Happy Birthday to Me (and Luke)!

Yes, for those who didn't know, I had the wondferful pleasure of marrying a man with the SAME birthday as myself. While you may think this is a fun coincidence, it has fallen short of expectations in past years. May I repeat, past years.

This morning I awoke to a fresh homemade breakfast of scrambled egss with cheese, bacon, and fruit. And I was served IN BED. I haven't gotten breakfast in bed since I lived with my parents. We always have this debate about who should get breakfast in bed on our birthday, but since I did throw him a pretty good surprise party last weekend, he decided to wake up early and shower me with love and food (the way to my heart).

After a quick exchange of cards (we opened our gifts last weekend with my parents) he was off to work and I went back to sleep. We are going out to dinner tonight and then to see Angels & Demons at the movies.

So Happy Birthday to me & Luke!

17 Week Belly Pic

My first bare belly pic...

Seventeen Weeks and Counting

How far along? 17 weeks 3 days
Total weight gain/loss: -1 this weeek / +8 total
Maternity clothes? Yes, including a cute maternity dress from mom
Stretch marks? no
Sleep: Yes, thanks to the pregnancy pillow Luke got me for my birthday
Best moment this week: Surprising Dad and Luke at their party Saturday night
Movement: Not yet, but soon I hope
Food cravings: Nothing in particular, but I just made some chicken salad that is looking awfully tasty
Gender: Still thinking girl but we find out in one week!
Labor Signs: no
Belly Button in or out? In, but getting shallow
What I miss: Sleeping on my stomach, red wine
What I am looking forward to: Must you ask? The big u/s is next Wednesday!
Weekly Wisdom: When people offer to help you clean the house, take it!