28 weeks, 23 months...

First of all, thank you to McLaughlin and Auntie Jesh for the comments and prayers. They really do mean a lot to me. Kristin, I knew you'd "get it" the most. Even Jason said, "That was a good comment." :) So thanks! My ankle swelling and head "issues" were a tad bit worse yesterday and I haven't bothered to take off my socks yet to check today. My mom is bringing her blood pressure cuff over tonight so we'll see if anything is looming in that area yet too. The optimism I had at the beginning of my pregnancy (or even last week) is gone now and I must admit I currently have this "It's not IF but WHEN" feeling about it all. I hate this. I have my next OB appointment and ultrasound on the 18th (about 9 days from now). I was thinking of calling on Monday to see if I could squeeze in just a tad earlier but what's the point? Not much. We'll see if I feel the same about it in a few days. They were going to repeat my 24 hour urine test at 28 weeks anyway, I forget if the bloodwork was a part of that too. They might be now. :) I'm trying not to freak out too much (and I think I'm doing a good job for me!) but it's hard. I have constant reminders so it's not easily forgotten, you know?

I am definitely in the 3rd trimester now that I'm 28 weeks. Some people seem to think it starts at 27, some at 28, and a random few pick other days. Any way you look at it, though, I'm there. That's exciting!

Also happening today: Easton is 23 months exactly. Only one month until my baby boy turns 2! I cannot believe it. We still have so much to do for his room (well, we have done nothing so we have everything to do). I have a lot of his presents already hidden away but a few gifts depend on his room so they'll have to wait. We'd better get crackin', especially since I feel the terrifying threat of bedrest lurking in the future. But enough about that...Onto happier thoughts...

Easton Yesterday
He loves my musical snow globes. I thought on the dresser they'd be out of his reach but if they're close to the edge they're just within his grasp:

And, he sort of slipped on our bed, milk in hand and landed hanging on like this. He asked for help but we were laughing so I asked if I could take his picture before I rescued him. He said, "Yeah" and posed for two pics (he's wearing a pair of MY Christmas socks):

Chillin' with Santa:


And onto today...we did the movie! Easton's first! Getting ready to go:

Here are Daddy and Easton walking to the theater:

Apparently Easton had the place confused with my mom's school because he kept saying, "Gramoo" (well, "Guhbah") and "ball". Oh well. It wasn't crowded at all at the theater. Whew! And Easton settled right in.
"Ooooooh, cushy seats"

He did some coloring with Daddy while I got us some snacks. A "first movie" experience wouldn't be complete without popcorn! Easton went to town.

Before the flick started Mr. Ken from My Gym got everyone up and moving around. Easton joined right in. He likes Mr. Ken. Then it was time for the movie. Kinda boring. Easton did very well for it being so boring. Once during the film Jason took E to roam out in the halls for a few. They came back and we watched till the end. He was a little young for this particular movie. He's getting his first DVD Disney movie for Christmas and I hear it's a hit with other toddlers. Maybe he'll feel the same way? Anyway, after the movie they had people in the Toot and Puddles (they're pigs) costumes. He walked right up to Puddles (cutting in front of everyone in the line we didn't know existed)...anyway, he grabbed Puddles hand/hoof and wasn't scared. Then we were going to leave but he saw Toot and said, "Yellow. Touch?" Toot wore a yellow shirt so we got in line to pose for a Polaroid and so Easton could touch. When it was our turn he got nervous just like with Santa. He clung to me and we got our Polaroid. Good enough. On the way out they gave us a goody bag with stuffed Toot and Puddles ornaments and a book. Easton hung the stuffed pigs on the tree and now he's having a nap.

My mom and sister are coming up for dinner tonight and tomorrow will probably be one of our laze around the house all day in our p.j.'s days because of football. So, now you're all caught up. Toodaloo!