happy note!!

i walked over to our local starbucks this afternoon to grab my pregnancy delight, aka a decaf nonfat iced latte. mmmmmm, heaven in a little cup!! as i walked in, there was an older lady in all white who gave me a huge smile. i smiled back and went to the counter to order my drink. after i was done, she gave me the "come over here" hand signal, so i walked over to her table.

she said to me, "i just have to let you know that you're the most beautiful pregnant woman i've ever seen, and i'm an ob. i wish that all my girls looked like you do, and you just keep it up!!"

i told her thanks, and tried to hold back happy tears when she kept going. she said, "your baby must be so happy thanks to you, and i can just see the most amazing glow around you. i wish you the best, and hope your husband takes good care of you!!"

"yes, yes he does, this is probably why i'm so happy," i replied.

hehehehehhehe!!

what a random happy event that totally made my day!! here i was thinking that a little cup of iced coffee would please the pants offa me this afternoon, and this woman i've never met before who was on her break from work makes my week. i don't care if she says this to everyone...bless her heart if she does...but it really meant a lot to me as a woman, and absolutely as a pregnant woman!! in an old shirt and sweats!! :)

feeling better!!

after the 4th return of a cyst to my lower back, i finally had it partially removed a week ago. my pregnancy has been incredibly wonderful so far, minus the painful cyst which is not pregnancy related. the location is just horrible, barring me from sitting or exercising at all. i think it's just overall frustrating to be on your side and not moving around when all i want to do is play and feel healthy!!

luckily i could get it partially removed with the help of a surgeon and some local anesthesia. the local was a bit painful to receive, and it took about a week before all of the healing/bruising/pain was gone.

i am so blessed to have medical services nearby, and i'm feeling back to normal. well, as normal as a pregnant woman can be!!

back to life as i know it, which now means getting things ready for a condo we've just purchased here in mountain view!! i can't wait for the contingencies/inspection to pass so i can start picking out colors for paint/carpet/flooring, and organize the little one's room before his arrival!! it MAY all just happen in time!! :)