Much needed update

It has been longer than I would have liked but since I started student teaching I have been going to sleep very early and in the short time after school and before going to bed I spend my time with Heath as we don't get that much time together. I feel this time for us is important as come December it is no longer just the two of us.

For those who are curious student teaching is going well. I enjoy my students although there are definately a few that would make teaching easier if they weren't in class together. I get along with my cooperating teacher as well, and have been making friends with the other faculty. I'm totally going to miss being there when its all over in a way it remindes me of my own high school. The atmosphere is much like the one I experienced as a student which is probably the reason why I like where I am right now. Part of me wishes they needed another math teacher, but they have a great math department that is very supportive of each other. I can't believe I'm more than half way done :(

When it comes to the baby boy everything is going well. There is no movement I can't feel which can sometimes be awkward when standing in front of the class, but I'm learning to secretly enjoy it with out letting it interfere with my work experience. We recently had our second ultrasound and found out the good news that the placement of my placenta has moved significantly allowing me to continue with my plan of natural birth. Other baby news, about 2-3 weeks ago I noticed my abdomen tight almost like I was tensing my muscles. I came to realize this sensation was practice contractions or Braxton Hix contractions. Nothing to worry about and actually I'm hoping that my uterus gets enough practice to make labor easy when the time comes.

The following are the pictures from the recent sonogram:

Here is the baby's face and body, the item that looks like an arm is actually the umbilical cord.

Here's another profile this time though that is his fist next to his face

Here is one of the baby's feet. It's truly is close to the same size as his head. Let's just say he looks like he's taking on some of my father's family traits.

This is all my pregnancy brain could recall I'll do my best to continue to update at better intervals.