The size of an avocado

Here we are into week 16, or 4 months into the pregnancy.

Other than it being a nice even number, it is also the week of Thanksgiving, which got me thinking...

This will be the last Thanksgiving that I spend without my little bundle of joy. It will simultaneously be mine & Jay's last Thanksgiving together as a "childless married couple". Of course time doesn't stop for anyone, and even if you are not pregnant or have any children you would continue to see changes. It just seems that children are more visual markers of time elapsing, referring back to when so and so was such and such age, that type of thing.

It is going to be so cool to experience all those special events and holidays with a little person that is part Jay and part me. I'm sure that everyone that has ever been pregnant or had a child that is reading this, probably finds it comical that I am just now realizing these things- but then maybe it will help everyone to remember and be appreciative?!

It is my week to round at the hospital and I had to bite my tongue when I saw the radiology tech this morning. I mean, I don't want to be greedy because it was just a week ago that I had the ultrasound done at the office-but I know how much the baby changes week to week and I almost asked her to scan me. She didn't even know I was pregnant. Precious baby- I can't wait to meet you!

We are going to Camden/Holly Springs for the latter part of this week to celebrate Thanksgiving with everyone- it will be our first trip back since we found out we were pregnant. We were there right before Labor Day weekend, Jim's birthday- which was only days before we found out we were going to be parents! Much has changed and happened since then- all for good.

I am continuing to feel well. I don't think I mentioned my mouth surgery in any of the posts- but I had surgery on my mouth on the 14th of November and I am doing well from that now- still on soft foods for a month. I ended up losing a pound last week and when I weighed this morning I was still down a pound. I am sure the numbers will start climbing before long though...

Jay was peeking over my shoulder when I was getting on the scales- this is no big deal because we tell each other what we weigh all the time- it was just funny that he was trying to be sneaky about it. When baby Gillespie & I stepped off the scales then Jay took his turn...he claims he has gained all the weight in this pregnancy- what a trooper!

I have to say that though I know that we don't really know what we are in for with this new parenthood thing- I really do feel at ease about things. We have a great group of family and friends around us- providing support- and I am so THANKFUL for each and every one of you reading this (and even those who don't have computers hooked up to the internet...)

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone- and hold on tight, Christmas is up next!