Hey all,

Have not had too much time to write this week but wanted to give a quick update before heading off to Burning Man for the next 9 days! There are some breath taking photos of the event here. So grateful that Marcelo's family will be staying at our place the whole time to take care of the kitties!

I am nervous about the trip and excited too! We are going to be roughing it in the desert and it gets very hot during the day and cold at night. Lol, what am I thinking? I'm sure it'l be fine! Can't believe tomorrow is the day we leave and it's almost here!

I had another pre natal appointment this week! Very cool, got to see Lulu wiggling around in there. She's in the middle of my belly now all snug and cozy. It is just so awe-inspiring to think there is a little human growing inside of me. I still can't get over the miracle of it all!

Turns out I lost 7 lbs since my first weigh in a few months ago. The Dr. thought the scale or reading might have been wrong but if it is right, it's probably b/c my pallet has been so different! And I just don't think I've been able to eat as much food since I've been preggo! But honestly I am not too concerned. I am still eating well. And yes, regarding the donuts I posted last time, I only ended up eating just the half of the rainbow sprinkle one and they have both been sitting in tupperware on my counter since.

I swear, eating during pregnancy is bizarre! One minute I will be craving something so strongly and a few bites later I am so over it, in fact I don't even want to see it again! I have to tell you though, 3 times this past week I have had the most delicious, succulent, heavenly eating experiences! Unlike any other eating experience I have ever had! I was craving Pho (Vietnamese Noodle Soup) and it was one of the only things my body wanted (foods that I normally love repulse me!). So I made a special solo trip after work and communing and nourishing myself with that hot bowl of soup will go down in the books as one of the most pleasurable experiences I have ever had. Lol, I cannot even explain how delicious it tasted. Wow, so I am definitely more picky, but when I do eat what I crave, it is beyond satisfaction! So weird!

So yes things are good. So very incredibly grateful to have good health insurance and a wonderful loving supportive partner in Marcelo. Blessings! I have been feeling OK, excited, but yes fatigue, mild nausea, super strange pallet, and some head aches. I just feel preggo! I learned that taste buds actually do change during pregnancy!

OK, well love you all and will be out of touch until September 4th! Love, Hope and family :-)