Sixth Month

Candice: The hormones are definitely continuing to ease up this month. I am less moody, hungry, and tired. My emotional outbursts are now filled with many forgetful moments. Just this morning as I was leaving for work, I grabbed my lunch and purse, then set the house alarm. No sooner did I slam the door shut when I realized I left my keys (house, car, and work) inside the house. I called Jason to my rescue.  To my surprise he didn't get mad at the fact that he had to leave work to help me get back into the house. I really think nothing ceases to amaze Jason at this point. I usually can't go more than two days without some sort of "blonde" moment. 

It is a good thing that my energy has increased this month because the baby planning has really hit full force. We have started taking parenting/baby classes that require homework! The reading and assignments have been a little time-consuming. I don't think Jason is keeping up with the homework as well as I am though. The class has turned out to be mostly about breastfeeding and a feeding schedule, neither of which I think Jason has much interest in (he may when those sleepless nights hit though!). When we watch the video in class, Jason and the other men get like giggly schoolgirls when it starts talking about breastfeeding. We registered for baby stuff last weekend and that was very traumatizing! I thought I did my research before we went to Babies R Us, and even brought my highlighted notes with me. But when you're standing in an aisle full of nursing bra pads, the highlighted notes seem irrelevant at that point. You just have to wing it and hope for the best, because you have a ga-zillion  more aisles waiting for you. Jason and I survived it with only maybe 2 or 3 meltdowns. And to that all too common question, "Have you picked out a name yet?".... No, we haven't. Jason and I tried looking at the baby name book together one night. It didn't go very well. Jason flipped through the pages like he was taking a speed-reading course. The names that each of us called out that we liked, the other person did not care for. We haven't discussed the topic much further at this point. I guess it's because we know it'll be a struggle to agree on a name. At this point, I figure we've still got a few months ahead of us. And if there is no success, we can always wait until we're in the birthing room at the hospital. Maybe I'll get my way when he sees how much pain I'm in while in labor:)

The baby's kicks are continuing and are getting harder. Jason has felt them on a few occasions. Usually, the baby stops kicking when Jason puts his hand on my belly. I think she's scared of him. My belly is growing by the week, and my belly button is sticking out farther than I knew possible. I get tired easily during more strenuous activities. For example, a few weeks ago, Jason and I were washing all (4) of our cars. Normally, I would've done this, and then gone on a long run later that day. I made it half way, and needed a break. I was wiped out, but managed to help finish the rest. All in all it's been a good month. 

Jason: Candice has been a great pregnant wife.  She continues to cook, clean, wash, mow the lawn, wash the cars, and even finds time to pack my lunch every morning.  What a wonderful wifey.  I even overheard her mention that after the baby is born I may only have to change diapers once a week.  Candice has also been more agreeable to some of my picks for the baby's name.  A few she seems to like are:  Edwina, Jasonyia, Lyleina, and Marcoshina.  

In all seriousness though.  The time continues to drag on.  I can't remember a time in my life that didn't go so slow.  I guess that's a good thing.  More patience for me.  The baby has been kickin something fierce.  I think she's going to be a runner just like her mom.  I went garage salin this weekend.  Got lots o' neat stuff.  Pack-n-plays (2), strollers (3), car seat, changing table, rocker, carriers, listening devices, bounceys, and a play pin.  All for next to nothing.  Now all we really need is a crib, jogging stroller and tons of little stuff.  Lord willing and everything continues to progress we'll see her in a little more than 3 short months.  Jobs are going ok, just thankful we both have one for now.  Candice has been just great.  She's doing so well adjusting.  I think she's so excited, even more than me because it probably seems more real being inside her.  Can't wait to hold her in my arms.  Oh the joy!