Wow.  I’ve been preggo for 99 days now.  Well not exactly pregnant, but that is how the doctors count it.  But still.  That’s the longest I’ve committed to anything….except my husband, and dogs!  : wink :  One of my many iPhone pregnancy apps tells me that I still have 181 more days to go.  Wow!!!

I noticed for the 1st time last night that I am now officially feeling my tummy weight when I lay on my side.  It really makes my back ache.  I shoved a pillow under it last night which helped a TON.  I have purchased a pregnancy pillow called a Snoogle.  I haven’t used it but once so far because my belly isn’t big enough to rest on top of the pillow.  It’s still a bit too high for me, but I know it will come in handy very soon, because using a normal pillow just isn’t cutting it in the leg department.  I need that extra cushioning to support my already aching hips and back.

I have a new love.  Strawberries and raspberries for breakfast.  Oh…they are soooo yummy together. The sweetness of the strawberries and the zing! of the raspberries makes for a delicious and fresh morning snack.  Since I’ve been pregnant raspberries have become a new love of mine.  I always knew that I liked the flavor of raspberries, but I never realized how much.  I have been feeling wonderful lately.  Enjoying my new little bump.  It’s so adorable.  Now Derek has something to visualize and touch when he loves on my belly.  I love when he gives my belly kisses.  He told me the other day that he is really getting excited about becoming a family and being a dad.  What a guy.

Today is my third prenatal appointment and Derek is coming along for the visit.  I wonder what we will find out today.  I think I have been doing excellent on my weight.  The doctor may actually tell me to start gaining more weight.  I don’t know how I will do that.  I’ve never had to PUT ON weight before.  I already feel like I am eating too much.  We shall see.

I have yet to receive my H1N1 shot.  Every time I try to get one the doctor is out or I have a fever.  (note: no one will give you a flu shot w/in 48 hours of a fever)  I have tried both my internist and OB, but something always happens.  Once the fridge lost power over night and all the medicine in it went bad.  This is getting annoying.  I’m going to have this baby before I can find someone to give me a shot.  I’m continuing the search…let’s just hope that I stay healthy until I can get this stupid shot.