I have the need for speed.

Almost time for count down and all I am thinking about is the fact that I really can't do anything yet. My family went to a new indoor go-cart arena and I couldn't go and play because I have a baby in me and that would be unsafe. I went to Disneyland for my niece's 5Th birthday and could only go on a few rides, why . . . because the other rides don't recommend mom's to-be to ride them. Jeff and I want to go on a trip but can't because I am so close to my due date that I should stay in the area of my hospital that I am going to have the baby at. Now don't get me wrong I enjoy certain parts of the pregnancy and can't wait to have the baby. I think it is the idea that the baby will be here soon and I am so close to being able to go on fast rides again or have Jeff and I go on a family camping trips or something. 33 weeks down, about 7 more to go.

Jennie

Just Touch the Belly!!!

HAHAHA!!! Now I don't have a problem with people touching or even talking to the belly. In the beginning I thought I would (OK . . . Kevin, you were the first person other then Jeff and my parents to touch the belly at two months, which did freak me out a little). Besides that, I am OK with people coming up and putting there hand on the belly and saying Hi to the baby. I think the funny thing is that people will come up and start rubbing the belly and without realizing it I will start rubbing their belly. I have yet had a stranger come up to me and start rubbing or touch the belly, now that might freak me out a little since I don't know them. If anyone is wondering people are allow to touch the belly and let the baby know your there because trust me the baby lets me know that he/she is there all the time.

Weekends and Energy

The last few months I have been working nothing but weekends and I must say that it hasn't been to bad working them. I mean weekends are more crazy with clients coming in and cases that are at the hospital but I really thought that the pressure of not seeing my loved ones and trying to fit in the time to make appearances would be to much, especially when I am pregnant. In all actuality I have used my energy wisely so far and I am able to still help out in a lot of areas at work. Now what I can't help is knowing that March is almost here and my weekends are for me to fill with activities. Not like I don't have enough of my weekends planned out to begin with. I hope that the energy stays with me until the very end of the pregnancy and I do have to thank Allison Goldsworthy for the Fit Mama video she let me barrow because I believe it is helping me keep my body in shape and helping me through these last couple of months of the pregnancy. Salsa dancing when pregnant is so much fun.

Jennie

Many Thoughts

OK . . . so in the very beginning Jeff and I kept asking the question, Are we really ready for this little one that is going to be coming in our lives? We ponder the thought of being parents and both know that even though people thought we were ready and that we would make great parents, we really felt unprepared to be parents. My one true fear in life is that I would not be a parent that my child needed. That is the one thing that scared me the most is that my one failure in life is not raising my child to respect others and be their own person at the same time. Would my child follow in Gods footsteps? All these questions that go through my head and work there way into scaring me at night sometimes. Jeff and I at one point thought we had a handle on this emotion but the other day we went baby registering at Babies-R-Us and found our selfs scared out of our minds. Not to mention overwhelmed in the thought of what we need to prepare the house and our selves with for the baby. Jeff and I had some sort of practice with Lexi, Kyle and Jacob sometimes but we were hoping for more practice moments before we even thought of having a little one of our own. I know Jeff and I will be fine and I thank those people who were willing to listen to us and give us some helpful pointers. So this message is more of a ramble session then anything else. Thanks for your time.

Jennie

22 weeks

I am 22 weeks, and it is funny to me in feeling the belly getting bigger. I feel the baby moving around and the baby must like the music loud because it moves more when we listen to the band at church. In the beginning of the pregnancy all I wanted was fruit, could not get enough it. Now it is sweets with fruit, not a bad combination. So we went to the doctor today and she said that my belly has grown to 22cm and the bump is there. I will have a new belly shot in a week or so and hopefully one of the ultrasounds up. Until then Jeff and I are doing fine, we are in the mitts of training Izzy in being a good dog and hopefully soon start her in some puppy training classes. Everyone have a great holiday if I don't talk to you then.

Jennie

Welcome

Hello, well to catch people up to speed that can not check my myspace account. I am 4 months along in my pregnancy, Jeff and I are happy about our little surprise and so far it has been a healthy pregnancy. Yes, I am showing even though most people think I am not. . . those people make me laugh. No, Jeff and I are not going to find if the baby is a boy or a girl until it is born, sorry to all those who want to know now. I am due around April 21st of 2008. I will put up the ultra-sound as soon as possible and some belly growth shots as well. I have gain 10 pounds since the beginning of the pregnancy and last checked the bump from the belly button to the pubic bone is 16cm (a healthy size). I do not have morning sickness any more but I do get tired here and there and need a good nap every now and then. That is the pregnancy in a nut shell (HAHA! Nut . . . Alcorn. . . anyways) if you have any questions or comments, please let me know. I love to hear from everyone and will keep posting as much as possible. Love you all.

Jennie Alcorn

P.S. Jeff and I are getting our puppy this Sunday. FINALLY!!