And so it begins....(I think)

Well, I think I have officially felt my very first Braxton Hick contractions last night. It only lasted for about a minute, but was strong enough to wake me from my sleep! I say I "think" only because I only assume this is what I felt. Of course, leave it to me to go Google this and self analyze myself this morning. Google! This can definitely be your best friend or your worst enemy! (For those of you who have Google'd anything medical related will understand this--it can either make your mind at ease or make you over examine every small symptom)

I had to laugh yesterday, Mark and I were up at normal time. by 9:30 we were making our usual Sunday grocery store trip. Oh how that will be so different with a little one around! Well, as we were walking in the tortilla aisle, I had the sudden urge to take a nap! I made it back home and proceeded to take a 2 hour nap. This urge to nap might be because I feel like I am constantly getting up at night to either go to the restroom or turn from one side to the other. I am pretty sure the delivery of Baby Clark will probably not change this sleep pattern for a while either, so this might be great practice.

On other exciting news....we have our crib! (Thanks to my Mom!)

 

 

The crib was kid tested and kid approved. My next door neighbor, Gunner, who is a spunky but amazing little 2 year old climbed right in and jumped in the bed to make sure it was safe and sound! Mark and I also managed to recruit Sam our next door neighbor to help put this crib together. I am so happy for that, as putting together any type of furniture is sure to bring on a lover's spat between Mark and I without a doubt. Crisis averted.

Last Friday, I had a doctor's appointment. It was this appointment I had to drink the nasty glucose drink prior to coming in and then had to have my blood drawn. (please cross your fingers I don't receive a phone call today and have to do the 3 hour test) The glucose drink lived up to its reputation---absolutely disgusting! No news is good news, so hopefully today I will not receive a phone call. I have also officially graduated from 4 weeks between doctor appointments and will now be seeing the doctor every 2 weeks!

To leave on a happy note, I (and Mark) am getting more and more excited to have our bundle of joy be joining us in just a few months. Baby Clark has become stronger and stronger with her kicks and with everyone I feel I have this growing bond and love like no other for her!

Mark and I will be spending Christmas with our family on Hidalgo. We will be making cheesy potatoes, prime rib, and some other tasty treats.

Merry Christmas to all who read this! Hope everyone travels safely and has many days filled with love and joy with family and friends!