How to Sleep without spending $50?

Ok, so I am not supposed to sleep on my back anymore. So, what do you experienced mothers recommend? There is something called a snoogle. Is that necessary? My friend has one and she loves it, but maybe it isn't necessary. It might be nice for when I am bigger, though. Thanks for the tips!

February/Mustache March

It's been a big month for us. First, we flew to Georgia and picked out our first home. After driving around and going inside a few dozen houses, we finally picked the 2nd house we looked at: 206 Cheshire Drive

At the end of February we also found out the gender of our baby. It is (probably)...a girl! Now comes the hard part--picking out a name. Our top 4: Anneliese, Jane, Meg and Daphne. As terrible as we are at making decision, I'm not sure we'll ever pick one.

Cassi finally has her baby bump (kinda, sort of, and only if you know her and she's wearing something tight around the stomach). This is her a week ago when she was 18 weeks pregnant.

And Kelly is celebrating the air force tradition of "Mustache March" by sporting a hideous mustache and generally looking like Paul Blart.

Three Good Films

We recommend...

The Gathering Storm

4.5 Stars

Das Boot

4 Stars (Cassi), 4 Stars-at least (Kelly)

And, Winston Can't Meow

5 Stars

A Good Day

So, I felt almost GREAT today! Why? I have no idea.

I didn' t have to take Zofran-not like Zofran gets rid of my nausea completely

I craved a Keva Juice...so badly

I didn't know how to get one

I didn't have my car today because I carpooled

But, my awesome boss let me borrow her car to fulfill my craving. THANK YOU!

I made dinner all by myself tonight

And ate 3 square meals for once.

Let's see what tomorrow brings

I could be ushering in the nausea/vomitting-free 2nd trimester

Or, I just had a good day and tomorrow is back to normal

I have a feeling I'm not out of the water yet

Either way, I feel very blessed and want to say

BRING IT ON.

Not to mention, I am blessed with a good husband

Who dumped my recycle without even asking

And filled my car with gas

Picked up my prescription

And was kind when I didn't cut his hair correctly. You're the best my dear.

Photo by Katelyn McCuistion Risenmay

At this stage of our dating, did we know we'd be parents together? It's hard to imagine.

Let's Throw a Baby in the Mix

Most of you know, but Kelly and I are going to be parents! Our current due date is August 13th. If the military moves us, it will be Georgia baby. We are both so very excited! Kelly would love a girl, but would love a boy too, and I don't care. Well, some days I want a girl, and others a boy. It depends on the mood, you know. :)

After being sick today, I decided to write some things for which I am grateful:

• The double bagged trash can in my office that caught my puke
• A private office
• Only having to talk to 3 patients about food today
• The perk of free beverages and refills at work so I could sip Sprite all day
• Saltines
• Boiled eggs, for some reason
• Text messages from Mom and Kelly
• A pregnant co-worker
• Sleep!
• Knowing that being sick means baby is healthy :)
• Kelly, because his excitement for being a dad reminds me to be excited
• And the black market nausea meds I got from my sister-in-law...haven't used em yet, but getting close!

Week 10 coming up on Friday...can't wait for Trimester 2! It'll be fun to start showing! Despite how I sound, I (and we) feel very blessed to soon become parents.

I promised Cassi I'd post this...

Pumpkin Carving...A Little Late

We have a had a busy Fall this year! Kelly gave me a wonderful birthday. I was still adjusting to my job, so I was a little stressed on my birthday, but I guess that is the life of an adult. I think I am more adjusted now. I finally feel like I know most of my patients, and there are several (over 100, maybe 130), which really helps me know what I am doing at work.

Kelly is working with the 4th Fighter Squadron now, which is a different job for him. I think he likes it. He works with pilots most of the day. He enjoys the classified information he gets to teach them. Kelly is a news junkie, so his job is good for him...mostly. :) We are both excited for Georgia. We have been looking at houses online!

Yesterday, we got to see our friend, Emily Alley, and meet her adorable son, Johnny. He finally spoke to us as we were leaving. He said "bye." It was so good to see Emily. We love her and Johnny.

Halloween weekend we were in Arizona for my aunt's funeral. What an emotional family experience it was and continues to be. She was so loved. The Stake Center was full to the stage and back. We love the Haught Family and still think and pray for them. Family is what it's all about.

We finally carved pumpkins this year. As you can see, we still love our cat. We dyed eggs in June and carved pumpkins in November. It is the way of this Wood family, I guess! I feel so grateful that Kelly is here for the holidays and my birthday. It may not be this way next year, who knows.

The other two pix are for fun.

Kelly is so happy when she does that.

Yeah for Snuggies! Ha ha. A gift from Kelly for my bday.

Kelly did most of it. I supported.

The cat has already broken off. It doesn't help that is has snowed.

Cheesy picture of the finished product. :) That's the apron my sister-in-law, Katie, gave me.