Since my birthday is Cinco de Mayo, it's been fun to go to dinner with the family to a Mexican restaurant. The last couple of years, we have gone to Chuy's. It has a festive atmosphere, good food, and it's so much fun to get together with the family!!
Baby Gifts
We feel like our baby so loved already! Gifts have arrived in the mail from our out of town loved ones, and it's so much fun! We are beyond lucky to have such thoughtful friends and family! We are so thankful!
Infant Carrier Car Seat from Dusty's Uncle Dale and Aunt Sue
High Chair from Kelly & Steven Peyton
Bronchitis, and Swelling, and Braxton's, Oh My!!
I've felt pretty good during this pregnancy, but this last week, I caught bronchitis, and was pretty miserable! I was so tired, and coughed just about constantly. It made it hard to go to work, but eventually I recovered, thank goodness! A fun new pregnancy symptom I've developed is swelling in my ankles. It's surprising how big they can get when I'm on my feet! It comes and goes, so it's not bad every day, and I put my feet up on several pillows when I get home, which helps somewhat. This week I also experienced my first Braxton Hicks contractions. They are mild contractions that are not painful, and are normal during the pregnancy - they are not actually labor contractions. They are described as the uterus "practicing" for labor - hah! Well they can be uncomfortable (though not painful), and I had wondered if I would recognize them, but there was no mistaking them. I did have quite a few in a row, so I drank a LOT of water (they can result from dehydration) and they went away, which relieved me! This early in the game, I don't really want any contractions, even "practice" ones!
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