So....life.
Christmas is come and gone. I got some great presents, gave some great presents, learned more about Ed's family and I hoped that they learned a little more about me. Though I do hope they overlook some of my moodiness and whining (pregnancy can be a bitch). Overall my trip to South Carolina was awesome. Very relaxing and laid back, it was nice not to stress about work or school for once. Speaking of which, I finally received my AA. Now I take a year off for the baby and to reevaluate where I want to go with the rest of school. It seems such a waste of the last 3 years to change majors now, but I don't know that I am happy with Mathematics anymore. I really want to pursue photography, but can't shake the fear that I will never be successful at it. I know that I take good pictures, and most everyone that has seen my work loved it. I've already had several requests from people to take pictures for them who were willing to pay a nice amount for it. But what happens when these people are gone? Will there be more? Photography is an expensive career to begin. Is it worth it? I also still really want to teach. Perhaps I will bite the bullet and dual-major. I have a year to decide. We'll see where I am then.
On the more personal side of my life, Ed and I are doing pretty well. I feel we have settled into that comfortable long term stage that most married couples reach. I'm still dealing with a few remaining personal issues, but it doesn't change how I feel about him. Wedding planning is at a standstill temporarily, as we are waiting on financial aid. We finally found and hired a photographer, but we still haven't sent out invitations. Hopefully that will be done in the next week. I had my first prenatal doctor visit yesterday. Answered a lot of medical questions, was given a quick intro to what to expect, then had a sonogram. What an amazing thing!!! It was awe-inspiring to see that tiny life inside of me. At this point, there was already clear body shape (head, body, arms and legs) and the baby was moving around while we were watching. I found out that I am almost 11 weeks along (as of tomorrow) and that I am due July 23. Maybe I'll be late and the baby will be born on my dad's birthday, the 31st. I still have some fears, but overall I am growing more and more excited each day. I should find out the sex in 6-8 weeks! Names have already been considered, but I'm always apt to change my mind.
Despite my excitement, pregnancy has also had some nasty side effects. Like not being able to eat anything! Morning sickness my ass! Try all day sickness. And the mood swings have definitely not been much fun. I cry at the drop of a hat. It's also made me think way to much about things I really don't want to deal with. Damn you for hurting my feelings!!! Perhaps I should just write it all out and get it out of my system. But not now. Unfortunately I have work.
Happy New Years, everyone!
On the more personal side of my life, Ed and I are doing pretty well. I feel we have settled into that comfortable long term stage that most married couples reach. I'm still dealing with a few remaining personal issues, but it doesn't change how I feel about him. Wedding planning is at a standstill temporarily, as we are waiting on financial aid. We finally found and hired a photographer, but we still haven't sent out invitations. Hopefully that will be done in the next week. I had my first prenatal doctor visit yesterday. Answered a lot of medical questions, was given a quick intro to what to expect, then had a sonogram. What an amazing thing!!! It was awe-inspiring to see that tiny life inside of me. At this point, there was already clear body shape (head, body, arms and legs) and the baby was moving around while we were watching. I found out that I am almost 11 weeks along (as of tomorrow) and that I am due July 23. Maybe I'll be late and the baby will be born on my dad's birthday, the 31st. I still have some fears, but overall I am growing more and more excited each day. I should find out the sex in 6-8 weeks! Names have already been considered, but I'm always apt to change my mind.
Despite my excitement, pregnancy has also had some nasty side effects. Like not being able to eat anything! Morning sickness my ass! Try all day sickness. And the mood swings have definitely not been much fun. I cry at the drop of a hat. It's also made me think way to much about things I really don't want to deal with. Damn you for hurting my feelings!!! Perhaps I should just write it all out and get it out of my system. But not now. Unfortunately I have work.
Happy New Years, everyone!