This is for you, Mom!

I have finally done what my mom asked me to do: take a pic of my burgeoning belly and post it. My belly button hasn't popped yet, that is my belly button ring sticking out in the pic and I am going to do everything in my power to keep it in! My little rebellion against losing my figure. Not that I really wanted to post this pic, but I understand the grandparental need to see this. Plus, since I won't be back to the Cities until March 1st, I figure I owe this to her (and anyone else who wants to see). Caution: Trav doesn't call me 'Whale Lady' (or 'My Little Whale) for nothing!!

Seriously speaking, all is well with our little kicker. We spent the night in the hospital last Tuesday due to a car accident. Can you believe that I wasn't at fault, was driving slow due to weather conditions (snowing), and got hit once in the front on I-94/43 and waited 10 minutes for police only to get hit again in the rear? And, the car (Nebuchadnezzer #2 is what Trav named him years back) is just a bit beat up (but getting a total makeover)!?!?!? I so wanted a new car, err SUV, but alas, I get a Focus until Nebbie is back in shape. Everything checked out OK at the hospital and contractions (Braxton-Hicks) were detected, although I had no idea. Trav had fun sleeping on the hospital couch while I tossed and turned and got a taste for the Labor & Delivery floor. ARGH!

Here's to no more excitement until the baby comes (unless it means the Badger hockey team goes to the Frozen Four or Badger basketball wins the Big Ten Title and/or goes a long way in the NCAA tourney)!!! At least we are doing better than MN in both sports! Let's Go Red!