Revise

So, we didn't leave this week.  Now it's looking like May 19th at the latest (but possibly earlier).

We had a little scare - almost immediately after getting the green light to go on this trip, Daniel found out about a little wrench in the works that might prevent him from leaving Wichita.  There's another project that might need him.  Put a little damper on our excitement for a moment, but on the other hand - flattering that my husband is in such high demand at work!  Anyways, it seems to have been worked out, and we've been told, again, that we are going to Seattle as planned...but there is a meeting next week to decide for certain what's going to happen.  From what I understand, everyone's aware that this trip will be a great opportunity for him and they won't keep him here unless they really really need him.

So, after being given a 100% affirmative, an "out-of-the-blue" negative, and a 99.9% affirmative all in a short time, we're just going to sit tight and wait.  It's been nerve-wracking at times, but thankfully it's in our nature (as a couple) to stay relaxed, wait and see, and make the best of whatever happens.  But that doesn't mean that Daniel's been twiddling his thumbs.  He's been hounding them to commit to travel and start dates and just make decisions about this...possibly relaying the stress he's been getting at home from a certain pregnant someone.  Preliminary details (housing arrangements, new facility clearances, etc) are starting to fall into place, and he feels like these things wouldn't even be happening yet if he wasn't staying on top of it.  He's taking care of us.  :)

Whew!  I know everyone who reads this has probably already heard it from us in person anyways, but still feels good to unload.

I've been keeping myself occupied by making mental packing checklists.  Since we don't have to take furniture, it seems like we're actually bringing very little: clothing (for all four of us!), Hollie's toys and books, baby gear, stuff like that.

After a pleasantly short search for good OBs in the area, there are several so far that will be willing to see me.  That's a huge weight off my shoulders.

Looking forward to a huge weight off my midsection, too!  I was 32 weeks yesterday, and saw Dr. J earlier this week, for (hope I don't jinx it!) the second-to-last time.  Everything is good, as usual, and baby's head seems to be down.

For a while now I've been having sciatic nerve pain that has been almost constant, but of course that pretty much comes with the territory and there's not much you can do about it, anyway, aside from taking Tylenol and applying heat.  Always frustrating to me to be unable to fix the cause, and only treat the symptoms.  However, I've found that sitting cross-legged and keep my back straight really helps...even reduces the pain for a few hours afterward!  

The very bottom of my belly button is now out in the open, in case you were wondering.  So cool.  :)

<---Two new belly pictures up...

I haven't told you much about what Hollie's up to these days, and I will be sure to fix that.  She continues to amaze us daily with the things she says and does.

Example:  I gave her a bowl of blackberries for a snack.  I usually stay with her when she's eating anything that could result in a bad stain (like blackberries), but this time I got distracted.  Later I saw her without the bowl and freaked out, started running around the house, imagining an overturned bowl and blackberries smooshed into the carpet somewhere.  Looked everywhere...couldn't find it.  Don't know why I didn't just ask her where the bowl was.

She had put it in the sink.