8 weeks

It's been a relaxing weekend here in the Burg...yay for that! I am 8 weeks (as of last Thursday) and things are going well. Any changes to momma? Well yes, namely bloat.
Dear Bloat, Please leave me alone. You are making me feel pretty "blah" and not at all "cutesy preggers". Love, Brooke
Just check out the pic (not a great one, but you get the picture)...wow. Bloat much? Whatever, it's for a good reason! :)

Also, I may or may not have had a moody spell. I blame the bloat. :-) Love you Mikey!
Other than that, things are going great! My sister-in-law Jenn had her 24 week appointment last week and my good friend Hope has her 26 week appt (might be her 27 wk) next week. How exciting!!! They are both having little boys. :-) ahhh! Hope is actually having twin boys!! I'm sure I'll keep giving you Jenn and Hope baby updates along the way.
My first appointment is next Monday, February 22nd so not too far away. I'm really looking forward to hearing the heartbeat!
Oh, and in other fun news, our little baby received its first piece of mail this weekend...a Valentine from Godmomma Annie!  The little one got a baby sized and oh so soft hokie, perfect! Thank you Annie!! Annie also sent treats to our little kitty Finn which he has LOVED. And the best part, the mail was made out to Mike, Brooke, Little One and Finn Jackson. ahhhhhhhhhh!!!! Melt my heart! I seriously teared up (which is not unusual when I get mail from Annie. She is amazing and writes the most thoughtful and loving cards you could ever get. I'm serious. She should have a side career with Hallmark.
I'm off to start making the sugar cookie dough for Hope's shower in a couple weeks!!
Much Love,
Brooke