Hi everyone-- I was out of commission and not getting updates-- don't know why, but hopefully, I will figure out how to get it fixed. Couldn't sleep again, so I got "caught up" on multiple pages of everyone's journeys... It's good to read your posts; I didn't feel so lonely with my insomnia.

I've been just waiting to feel the baby move here. I have a doppler which has been reassuring... and I celebrate 20 weeks this week-- woo-hoo!
I have an ob-gyn appointment this Friday, and I am hoping that they give me info about childbirth classes. I am clueless. Also, I hope that our little baby boy is doing okay inside-- honestly, sometimes, I don't "feel" pregnant-- or can't quite believe it-- until my head starts to say, "look at yourself." Plus, my right hip hurts wicked bad...and that is definitely pregnancy related.

Kitten: Welcome and I hope all goes well with your pregnancy.

Dory: You give me inspiration to keep hoping and hoping that all will go well in the end!

Ferrals: nice to hear from you; I agree with Forshelby... your DH was doing his job and some people will keep doing annoying and rude things to *push* the limits. I hope everything works out for your DH, in his favor, and he gets support from the law. Also, I am glad to hear that you are doing better...

Forshelby: Yikes-- I know what you mean about the housework and hubby. I feel so guilty though 'cause my hubby is *totally* carrying the load here-- I am on so many restrictions 'cause of my former miscarriage and 'cause of the high risk pregnancy, that we have had to let some things just slide around the house. We did clean together on our day off for a few hours-- hubby did the vacuuming and I did the scrubbing and dusting. He already does the laundry---because of the lifting involved-- and it's my job to put the clothes away. But sometimes I am so tired and lazy that I don't even do that. So, usually, when DH criticizes me (gently), it is because he knows that I need to move around some more.

Reet: I hope that your bleeding stops -- vanishes!-- and that you are reassured in every way that all is well.

To all the ladies that I missed--- Keep the faith! Ha! I should listen to my own advice LOL. I just started maternity leave negotiations with the church where I serve. Heaven help me-- I sometimes wish we had a human resources department. Hopefully, I will be able to transition the church without a lot of speedbumps along the way. Whoever takes my place will need to take the congregation through Lent, holy week, and Easter. Since I am a solo pastor (and the first clergyperson there to have a baby) this will be NEW for everyone. Boy, Christmas will be different this year. Definitely!