Jessica Kelso

I almost forgot I have a blog. Can you tell? I can’t use the excuse that I haven’t had time to write, but I will use the excuse that I just haven’t cared to write! Since finding out I was pregnant at the end of January, I’ve been sick to my stomach ALL day, every day. I think I was just finally learning how to deal with the nausea when it decided to leave. Last week I ended up catching a stomach bug from Thrasher (he had a very mild case of it), which only lasted about a day but it was definitely one of the longest days of my life. I can’t remember the last time I was THAT sick. Kevin stayed home to take care of us and ended up catching it as well. My parents were a huge help with the baby while we recovered and I’m just so thankful that it’s all over and everyone is healthy. Tomorrow marks 15 weeks in my pregnancy, and I’m definitely starting to feel a difference. Much less nausea, more energy, and a belly that’s already wanting to stick out despite losing 5lbs! We had a doctor’s appointment this morning and got to hear the heart beat and the baby moving, which is something that just blows me away. I know I’m pregnant. I’m doing everything that a pregnant person is supposed to do, but I think it’s not until the times I see the baby on that screen or hear it’s precious heart beating inside of my stomach that I really realize what’s happening. I can’t wait to feel the baby move, so I can be reminded on a daily basis what a miracle this little life is.

We had so much fun with Thrasher on Easter! I love celebrating all of these “firsts” with him. The day before Easter we went over to a friend’s house and had an Easter egg hunt where Kevin helped T gather some eggs into his basket. He mainly just wanted to eat the plastic eggs, like everything else he comes in contact with, but it was cute none the less. He’s almost 11 months old now and has really been a lot of fun! He babbles all of the time and has recently started saying mama! I’ve tried getting it on video but it’s pretty random when it happens so I doubt I’ll have video proof for a while. I’m also really enjoying the warmer weather right now. I know I won’t be saying that in a couple more months when I’m big as a house, but for now it’s been nice. This weekend we’re thinking about taking Thrasher to the beach for the first time, and tomorrow we’re going on a play date with some friends to the water at Barnett Park in downtown. There seem to be a lot more options of things to do with a 1 year old during the summer time and I am really looking forward to it!