The Beginning of the End

Having just cleared the 'half-way' mark, our pregnancy is currently at 23 weeks (only 17 weeks to go!-er, in theory) and I've finally reached the 'comfortable' point. I'm able to wear maternity clothes (and they fit) and I have been officially acknowledged by a stranger as 'pregnant' rather than 'tubby'. The bad news, you ask? I think that Gabriel has officially begun his sleep stealing techniques. Whether through movement or just plain discomfort-sleep has now become tough. I guess this will be the point when naps will begin to make up for the fact I often wake up twice (at least) to pee in the middle of the night and can typically not fall asleep again after 5:30am...for a job I normally don't have to get up for until 10am! Either way, this milestone (half-way mark) has really helped to ease much of my anxiety about being pregnant and so on...now the anxieties are beginning about labor and delivery-and of course, motherhood.

Demolition began on Monday of our 1950's kitchen. We will have a new back splash, counter top (honey maple butcher block), cabinet doors (with mullions), and fixtures in the end. Mike is working alongside our contractor, Rick (whom we love), and is having a blast. Yesterday he even had hammer envy.