5 weeks!

Last week flew by, but I doubt that's how the rest of this 9 months is going to be. This week we told AJ's parents and two of our close friends. AJ thought the best way to reveal it to his parents was to tell them we were getting another puppy, but it wouldn't be born for another 8 months. Let me back up, AJ and I are the crazy owners of 4, that's right, FOUR dogs. We love them all to pieces, but 4 indoor dogs is enough to make any sane person crazy! His mom picked up on it right away and was overjoyed for us. Her only complaint was having to keep quiet until we tell AJ's sister who comes home from college for Thanksgiving. 

On Friday we went out to dinner with the the beefy, her boytoy, her sister, and her BIL (brother-in-law). Her sis and BIL are two of our very close friends and were two of our 14 person bridal party. They are semi-new parents to the most adorable 10 month old little girl. We are so excited for our baby and their baby girl to be the best of friends. I knew she had been askng my BFF if I was pregnant for a couple of weeks so having a glass of water with dinner was probably going to give it away. We all typically have a beer (or more) when we go out so I knew it'd be a dead giveaway. BUT she never picked up on it. We started talking about our Black Friday shopping plans and what deals they got last year at Babies R Us. I told her maybe I should go there and stock up on some diapers and wipes and instead of figuring it out she just looked at me like I was a crazy person who was WAY to prepared for a future baby. Finally she just asked if I was pregnant and of course we said YES! They are so happy for us and can't wait for their daughter to have a new friend!

We are only 35 weeks away!

How Far Along: 5 Weeks
Total weight gain: +/- 2 lbs -I typically fluctuate a lb up or down
Maternity clothes? Had to buy a belly band-my pants fit just right before you add a growing uterus to the mix
Stretch marks? Nope
Sleep: Still exhausted and waking up in the middle of the night for no reason
Best Moment of the Week: Telling my in-laws and our friends and getting to shop around in the maternity section
Miss Anything? Diet Coke and being able to have a beer when we go out to dinner
Movement: None
Food cravings: No continuous cravings, but on Thursday night I HAD to have a baked potato and AJ made it happen
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing this week, but I've read it may not kick in until the next week or so
Gender: I want a girl, but every time I talk about the baby I catch myself saying him
Labor Signs: Nope
Symptoms: Still exhausted, few dizzy spells, sore boobs, and really bad sciatica pain -thank goodness I can still take Tylenol
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy, with one or so minor mood swings
Looking forward to: My sister's birthday and Thanksgiving are next week and I can't wait to pig out and NOT CARE! It'll be hard to avoid the alcohol without the family catching on.