This week is the first week I could feel Emerald pushing against my side.  I felt some pressure against my right side and I felt it.... and.... it was a little outline of a foot!  It was so incredible!  I rubbed it a little and oops!  It was gone... I guess Emerald doesn't like Mommy tickling her. 

Since that first time, I think I've felt her head pushing against my side.  It just feels so cool - I just love these little firsts!!! 

Today is Daddy's 36th birthday.  Only 13 more weeks until we finally get to meet you!  There's lots to get done yet, but hopefully we'll have the majority of it finished before the BIG DAY!

Mommy caught a cold this week from Daddy.  Ugh!  I can't take much for it, so I'm pushing through it.  I'm actually home from work today so I can get plenty of rest and hopefully not pass it along with the people at work. 

Daddy's birthday is Friday and next week is my next appointment.  I get tested for gestational diabetes and anemia.  We're hoping that I don't have either of those. 

Stacie is a life saver.  My back's been killing me!  Today I went to the chiropractor that she recommended.  Dr. Krueger is a God send!  I found out that my right hip is slightly higher than my left and that I have a slight curve in my spine (he can't confirm since he can't do xrays until after Emerald is born).  Anyway, he gave me an adjustment and I have to go back tomorrow to make sure everything is on track.  I also got a note for work because he wants me to wear tennis shoes for the rest of the week, as well as only sitting for 20 minutes at a time.  Should be an interesting week at work!!

Due to popular demand at Mary's party yesterday, below are the links to Dan's & my MySpace pages.  They have more pictures (that aren't necessarily Emerald-related), such as the house, pets, family, etc.  I believe you can view our pages without signing up or registering, but you wouldn't be able to leave comments. 

Mine: www.myspace.com/emeralds_mom
Dan's: www.myspace.com/danielabbott72

It was great to see all of the family yesterday!  Can't wait for the family reunion!!