24 weeks

I haven't had too many symptoms, and everybody says that I'm lucky! I feel lucky. All I really get is heartburn, hip pain late at night, and the moody blues.

I think this is what concerns me the most are the bouts of sadness that come and go in seconds. It took me a long time to figure out what makes me sad, but I think Anthony and I figured out what it is. I am not adjusting to change very well. I know I can handle taking care of a newborn and being a mom..it's not that I regret anything (I definitely don't-we've wanted the baby for so long now!)...it's more that my life is changing. The strong voice inside me says that it's changing for the better, but the little whiny voice is what is taking over my feelings. This is now my family, and there is a new life that Anthony and I have created. It's just a wierd feeling that is hard to put into words. But the feeling goes away pretty fast, and I keep reading that this is normal, so I won't worry. I'd say 95% of the time, I am in a fabulous mood! I'm having the best pregnancy anyone could ask for, I seriously am. Very blessed.

So what else is new? Anthony and I went on a nice weekend getaway to the Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego to see the musical, Spring Awakening. We have been so freakin' excited about seeing this play since we found out it is touring on the West Coast. Anthony heard about it a while ago, and we've been listening to the soundtrack for a while now. People are comparing it to Rent, which drew us in, but it's really nothing like it. There's lots going on, like teenage pregnancy and suicide, all sent in Germany in the 1900's. We had great seats, with no one in front of me (I can never see). I loved it and loved the songs and can't wait to see it again!

Our hotel was about 1 minute walking distance to the theater, and 5-10 minutes walking distance to everything else: a mall, a Longs Drugs, restaurants, a Church-everything we needed! After the play, we had dinner at our favorite Spanish tapas restaurant (no Sangria for Annie *sniff sniff*), and for some reason, got the same table we had the last time we were in San Diego! It was a great night and a great weekend of relaxing, watching the Olympics, eating, and just enjoying each other's company.

Speaking of the Olympics, we are going through withdrawls still. Anthony is a huge fan of the Olympics and I just love to have something to watch for 24 hours straight. Now, we have nothing to watch. The Hills are back on, but it's beginning to piss me off (I hate She-Pratt and Lo) and other than that, TV is just not the same.

Anthony took the biggest test of his life yesterday-his cumulative exam for his whole Educational Counseling program that gets him his credentials-and even though he says he's not confident that he aced it, I know he did well because he put in a lot of time studying and reading. He'll get his results in a few weeks. He also goes back to work for the new school year at St. George beginning the day after Labor Day. I'm brief because I'm hoping Anthony will elaborate on his accomplishments and the goings-on in his life in his own entry!

The baby is kicking up a storm. He reacts to Anthony's voice by kicking or moving towards the sound of his voice, as indicated by my baby heart monitor and me feeling him moving around. He seems to be active in the early afternoon, early evening (when I'm on the train going home...I know Ziggy will love train rides), and then again at midnight. I can't wait to schedule the 3D/4D ultrasound because I am anxious to have a glimpse of what he looks like! We'll be taking a tour of the Maternity wing next week, and starting Lamaze classes soon after. The baby shower is in the planning stages; looks like we'll be having the party in October. Lots going on in the next couple of months and I'm so excited!