Weekend Update: 23 Down...

The incredible expanding Jessica just keeps expanding.
See?




Here we are, in all our glory. My little mango is still kicking away, and works hard to distract me while I am in the newsroom (or doing anything else, for that matter). She weighs just over a pound now, and her hearing is developed enough that she is sensitive to loud sounds. I believe this claim, since she started doing the freestyle kick on my bladder the second I turned on the vacuum this week.

As for mamma, I'm still feeling great, despite the fact that I remain emotionally unstable. I cry over pretty much everything, good and bad. I'm grateful for Kleenex and a very patient husband, who repeatedly reminds me to "let it out, babe."

As I sit and listen to the leaders of my church speak this weekend, I can't help but feel so blessed to have the opportunity to carry my baby. I know the hard part starts when she actually gets here, but I am grateful to have the guidance that my religion provides. Because let's face it, life is rough, and what do I know about being a mother?

Until next week (my sixth month mark! Well, sort of)...