I'm almost half way there! Amazingness! Actually, I *am* halfway to full term, so that's quite something! Baby is about 10" long already, which is hard to imagine.... but I could feel a bum bump the other day, which was exciting! He didn't like me poking him and moves away when I do, but I can't resist. :-) It is becoming increasingly hard to do certain things, though nowhere close to as hard as it will be in a few months. But things like reaching the floor in front of you when sitting- nope! No toe touches, rolling over or getting up normally, and it's wonderful because it means that there is a little person in the way, and how amazing is that? Seriously, I'd have given almost anything for this little person, and now here he is! I can't wait for the 23rd when we get the ultrasound and can confirm that he is healthy and perfect. I know he's fine, but still there is that Mommy part that worries. I know he's active and growing, but to know all his little toes are there, to know that his chin is where it belongs, all those little details, lol!!! Bonnie said they gave her the ultrasound pictures on a CD and I am hoping they will do the same for me! That would be so nice!! I have a list I got offline (google "what to buy for baby" if you want one!) on things to get before my fella puts in his appearance. I might be able to think of a lot of them, but I'm the kind that likes a checklist to go through and make sure, especially with my amazing ability to forget lately. Now I can start getting things and checking them off the list... diaper rash cream, crib sheets, shampoo, diaper bag.... FUN!!!!!!!!
I also just read a birth story that made me bawl. Which is a lot easier to do lately, I'm afraid... I don't usually cry over things, but the last month or so I cry over silly things, like listening to "If This is Austen" on the radio the other day. Anyhow, this one really had me in tears. At first glance you wonder how a mother could think like that, even if it was just for the first few hours, but really, it depends on the why's... I think I would be devastated if my baby had downs, not because I couldn't love him but because I want the best for him, I want perfect health and no problems for him. I would be devastated if I found he was missing an arm, but I wouldn't love him any less. And that baby was sooooooo sweet and beautiful, and she loves her so much now! I don't know if I should post the link, I know the two of you who mostly see this blog are also pregnant and prone to the same emotions I am and may end up crying as well. But it really is a beautiful story! So here you are, just don't say I didn't warn you: http://www.kellehampton.com/2010/01/nella-cordelia-birth-story.html

Of course, that is another thing I'll be glad to see is okay at the ultrasound. :-)
Oh, and I found a great pregnancy workout video!! It's Lindsay Brin's video series, she has one for each trimester and since she's actually had kids she actually makes it things that we can really do while pregnant! It feels really good to do, nice and worked-out, yet not bone tired. She also has a 20 minute cool down yoga section. Yoga is something I never tried before, and I'm not sure the ins and outs, but she uses it as a stretch and cool down, and I have to say it feels really, really good. There is an "open child" position in particular baby and I like, very comfortable!