Well, so much time has past since I last wrote and so much has happened in that time. Aaron and I celebrated (in a way) our second anniversary. It's difficult to do something big when both of us are in the middle of finals and such. So we got some sparkling cider and a huge danish and had a mid study treat. Then we buried our heads again in work.
I finally got my portfolio done and sent in. I get so nervous with that because after I've sent it, I start thinking of things I might have forgot. Aaron finished his finals and I had my last day of my internship on the same day. Unfortunately while Aaron was home free, I still have my final in staff relief to retake. Not for the second BUT third time!! Really, I'm quite discouraged. I know I should know this stuff and it's driving me crazy that I haven't passed it yet. It really makes me wonder what kind of dietitian I'll be. I can give you tons of excuses of why I haven't passed it like pregnancy and the minimal time I've had to study and complete my portfolio at the same time while work and the commute take 10-11 hours out of my day and church takes 1-2 evenings out of the running as well. I've also heard that pregnancy decreases a woman's IQ by a couple points due to hormones. I don't know if this is true. My mom doesn't buy it, but I swear I do forget everything. I put my keys down and two minutes later they are hopelessly lost. Then when I find them, Aaron asks where they were and I can't recall ever picking them up. This forgetful theory was first planted by my pathophysiology professor at BYU. If any of you have been told the same thing, let me know so I don't feel completely stupid. Anyway, I've felt like I've studied nearly everything I can and if I don't pass it again, I will probably cry for a couple of days and wonder why in the world I'm trying to be a dietitian anyway.
Okay, after that tangent, we went to the doctors and I was a little worried why I hadn't started feeling little Eli squirming around in there. Everything and everyone said I should have felt him by this time. So I talked to the doctor. After hearing his strong little heartbeat (it's amazing the relief you can get by just hearing that) and looking at the results of our ultrasound, I was told that the placenta is right under my belly. So whenever Eli kicks it's like he's kicking through a pillow. She said it would probably be a couple weeks more before I felt him. Luckily for me, I think I've started feeling tiny movements. It's really so crazy to think about and feel a little bit the tiny little person that's growing inside. It's such a miracle!
My brother graduated from medical school and my sister ran a 5k in the race for the cure! I have such awesome siblings! They are succeeding in their goals and it's amazing to watch them grow!
Our family also has the addition of a new little niece! I've only seen one picture so far, but she was adorable. Yep, my brother and sister-in-law make cute kids!! They've set the bar pretty high on cute babies, but even if no one else thinks so I think Eli will be one cute cute kid! Anyway, I'm ecstatic about seeing my new little niece! I wished Amy and I could have had a picture taken together with our bellies, but such is life.
As a little get away, this last weekend, we went to visit friends in Virginia. It's always good to see them. We also wanted to try and get Virginia's highest peak in. However; weather, motion sickness, and my ill preparedness kept us from the hike. Aaron and I love road trips together though, so it provided ample time for that and just enjoying each others company. We'll hit that peak later (probably after Eli's born). He'll have lots of hikes under his belt by the time he can walk!
Packing and making living arrangements is what's going on now. Aaron is doing most everything while I study, study, study! Housing is expensive in California! It's a good thing this associateship is paid! We got rid of a lot of unneeded items at a Relief Society Swap wear we took all our unwanted items, people took what they wanted and the rest was given to Salvation Army. However, I'm sure we'll have to make a trip there anyway if we realize we can't fit certain items in our storage unit. Oh-well, we got them for free anyway.
This is a long post, but it's been a long time. Wish me luck on my test Friday. I'll definitely need all the prayers I can get! Love from us.
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4 comments:
Even though I had no real reasons to be worried, I was always more than a little relieved to hear Garrett's heartbeat at each appointment. Such a beautiful sound!
Good luck with your test!
Carrie, I am sooo sorry to have taken so much of your time when you are studying so hard! I feel HORRIBLE!!! You are such a great friend, really- what an example!!! I hope you do well, and I will most certainly pray for you!
Love ya girl!!!!
Good luck on your studying for that test. Being pregnant doesn't make things easier . . . I thought going to school while engaged was hard, but I think being pregnant tops off that...it was really hard for me to do as well as I wanted, due to all the symptoms and the excitement of pregnancy so don't feel too bad. Hang in there.
I would have liked a picture too!!
Good Luck on your test Carrie! We will keep you in our prayers. Thanks for calling to wish me luck on the race, it meant a lot to me! Can't wait to see you. Love you!
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