Be a really great mom.

I would have been quite happy either way, but it is nice to know whether to refer to the little wiggle worm in my belly as “he” or “she”.

Midwife says my weight gain is pretty good, though I did gain a bit too fast this last month. Not at all surprising since I wasn’t as good about watching what I ate. I’ll try to do better this month. Goal is 3 pounds gained by Aug. 27th. I think I can do that. That’ll put me back on track.

Well, I’ve taken the first step for this one. I am 13 weeks pregnant and trying hard to take care of myself.

My parents were (and are) great. I had a spectacular childhood with a few bumps along the way. I am hoping to do at least as well by my kids, when I have them, as my parents did. I try to tell my folks at least once a year, how much I appreciate how they brought me up. My dad was pretty suprised the first time I really bothered to ‘splain it to him. He said something about me being the test run child, and that they were lucky I made it considering some of the adventures they dragged me through (and the gear they used to do it).