little bump

 So, yesterday Ryan and I noticed that I truly do have a tiny bump now. For most people, they could not tell, but we can. I knew my waist was getting a little thicker and my pants a bit tighter, but when I turned sideways and look in the mirror in the morning, there is a little bump there that wasn't before- and I cannot suck it in! So, that is exciting. It does surprise me that I might show a little early, considering my torso is about 3 inches long. There is really nowhere for the baby and everything to go- except out!

  At school yesterday, I told our secretary. She was super excited about it. At the end of the day, she sent out an "all staff e-mail" updating everyone about upcoming birthdays and events. She wrote in the e-mail, " Has everyone notices that Kari is glowing?". So, the rest of my co-workers and colleagues will soon be in the know. That was kind of a fun surprise.

  I have been finding out ways to make myself feel a little less nauseous. It seems if I never let my stomach be completely empty, I feel better. So, I eat little snacks throughout the day. And, I eat smaller meals so as not to be super full and put lots of stress on my body to digest. One of the only things that still makes me queasy is driving. It doesn't matter if I am driving or sitting in the back seat, it does me in! 

  I have also discovered a new love for cheese. Those of you who know me, know that I was never a big cheese person. But, now I cannot seem to get enough. String cheese is my new favorite staple. And that white cheddar cheese at Bruce and Heido's is awesome! What a funny little pleasure.

  The latest update is that I keep having baby dreams. Most are just about a day in the life of a mom, but they are making me excited about having this baby in 6 1/2 months! The most recent dreams have been about baby girls, but I don't think that reveals a whole lot.

  Today, it's off to do house projects, clean, grocery shop, laundry and hopefully have the chance to carve a pumpkin!