6w0d

So, I don't know if you've noticed, but I've tried really hard to be sensitive to my dear blogger buddies by not talking about my new "status" non-stop.  Even though it's all I can think about 24/7.  I've decided to allow myself one day each week for "baby talk" unless, of course, there's something major that I feel a need to share.  After all, it is my blog.  For now, that post will be on Thursdays, since that is the day my weeks "roll over."  When I start having regular appointments, I will change the day to match the day of the week my appointments fall on if necessary.  If you feel the need to leave me (and I hope you won't), or skip a post, I totally understand.  It is my plan to remain as sensitive to others' feelings as I always have tried to be.

That being said, I'm finding it difficult to stay awake.  Like ever.  Last Sunday, I could barely hold my eyes open during church.  Afterward, my dad asked me if I was having a hard time and I responded, "You don't even know!"  As far as symptoms, I still feel pretty good most of the time.  I've had a few nasty bouts with nausea, but no actual sickness yet.  My boobs are sore, but they don't generally ache--I typically only notice on 3 occasions: 1.)  if I bump into something (ouch), 2.) the moment I take my bra off at night when getting ready for bed (Ouch), or 3.) if I roll over in bed (OUCH).  I bought a couple of sports bras to wear at night and that seems to be helping some.

I'm also having a hard time wrapping my brain around the fact that I'm on my way to crossing over.  It's funny.  We've spent the better part of the last 3 and a half years trying to get to this point.  Now that it's here, I don't quite know what to do.  I just want to tell all of you again how much I appreciate your support.  You don't know what it means to me to know that you're rooting for me.  Five years ago, I'd have said you were crazy if you'd told me I'd depend on the kindness of strangers to get me through some of the darkest days of my life.  I only hope I can be half as much support to you all as you've been to me.  I love you all, and I don't know what I'd do without you.

Hugs and love,