Finallys....

Finally...I am down to single digit weeks until little Cooper is here, 9 weeks to go!

Finally...My PUPPS is under control, AGAIN, only to be tapered off steroids, AGAIN, we will see how long that really lasts.

Finally...I am in my last week of work before I have two weeks off to rest and relax! Thank God I work for a school system!

Finally...Cody, my little brother and BFF, will be here on Saturday for 10 days! It has been since September since he has seen my ever growing tummy!

Finally...John and I finished up registering at the last place, Target! Of all days to go, we went on last Saturday, what were we thinking! It was quite the trip! All of their scanners were not charged so we had to wait a few minutes. Once we got started it kept telling us, low battery only to die right when we were speed racingly done! I printed out a copy of the registry only to discover there were two items I did not scan. I immediately questioned John since his favorite thing to do is scan odd things we do not need. He swears he did not scan these two items that remain on the list: A pepper mill and an 80 count pack of Hemorrhoid wipes! Hahaha. Neither one I need!

Finally...I finished up all my Christmas shopping, only to have all the presents laying out on our guest bed, not one single one of them wrapped. I have really thought a lot about going in there to wrap them but then I don't!

Finally...I decorated our huge Christmas tree since it was only staring at me bare for two weeks.

Finally...All the bedding for Cooper's room came in! It looks awesome and I am so excited to post pictures! Just not yet since a few minor things are missing, pictures on the wall!

Finally...I am really starting to feel him move. He is all over the place and has even had the hiccups a few time, at least that's what I think it is!

Finally...I have updated my blog!!! :)

It's Back....

Well we had a very interesting Thanksgiving! My PUPPS came back! I was down to 1 steroid a day and it started to come back...ARRRHHH!!! I called my faithful dermatologist and he got me in right away last week. I am back to taking 3 steroid pills a day now. Within the last few weeks I have had terrible acne breakouts on my face, neck, and chest. It is awful. The dermo said it is most likely from the steroid (John compares me to a pro athlete that takes steroids, which always have acne breakouts--Barry Bonds, haha). I do think that the higher dosage is clearing it all up a bit. The only terrible side effect that is catching up with me being on the steroids is the bloating. My face and neck are really starting to suffer. My 18" chain is getting too tight so I need to switch to a 20" chain, yuck! My mom told my brother that the best comparison for how I look is like a pro wrestler! Geez, thanks mom! I go for a follow-up this week.

I am continuing to do Acupunture and having my back adjusted. Although it is not keeping the PUPPS under control without the steroid, it is giving me a lot more energy. Over the break, I was up everyday no later than 7:30am! This is amazing for anyone who knows me I am a terrible morning person and never get up before 10:00!

I am slowly getting into the Christmas spirit! I have my decorations up (although it has taken over a week) but not my main Christmas tree. I just stare at it and cannot pull myself to do all that work it takes to decorate. I have a great start on my shopping although I definitely cannot hang like I used to. All this weight I am carrying is catching up to me.

This Friday will be 30 weeks! I cannot believe I have only 10 weeks to go! The countdown is definitely on. I also go this week for the gestational diabetes test, which will register I have it no matter what due to the lovely steroids. I can't wait to experience that!