Random thoughts

A few things, in no particular order:

1. I saw "Twilight" today. I hope if they make movies of any of the sequels they use a different screenwriter and find a new Bella.

2. I'd like to thank the lady sitting next to me in the movie today. Not only were you rude when I tried to get to the empty seat next to you (what do you expect when you're on the aisle?), you also spent the whole movie saying, "What happened?", "Who's that?", and "What's going on?" This added to my experience unmeasurably.

3. I had a doctor's appointment on Thursday. I'm 13 weeks along and got an ultrasound. My baby has a head, legs, a hand I could see, a foot I could see, two legs and a strong heartbeat.

4. I got to hear the baby's heartbeat. We aren't finding out the sex but Kent and I and also my whole family and all our friends are convinced that it's a girl. I asked my midwife what the heartbeat indicated and she said a girl. Then she cheerfully added, "But since I've said that it's going to be a boy!" We'll be happy with whatever we get and I can't wait until it's born to find out!

5. I have purchased two pairs of maternity pants. They are still too big but far more comfortable than my normal clothes.

6. I no longer have morning queasiness but I am still very tired, suffering from acne and getting headaches. Also, thanks to all my mom-friends out there for never mentioning bacne. I was not expecting that one AT ALL. I hope that in the next week or two those things will pretty much be finished.

7. Last Friday (the 14th) I went to the New Kids on the Block concert and it was awesome.

Do you hear what I hear?

I'm covering for the receptionist while she's at lunch. The radio station she listens to is already playing Christmas carols. For some reason this does not make me feel cheery. It makes me want to break the radio into a thousand pieces.

A baby and other stuff update later today or tomorrow.