He is and always has been my rock. When I am struggling to find the positivity, he’s there to bring it. I am blessed to have him and to have built with him a strong, solid foundation in the years leading up to this season of change in our lives. 

Global warming is real, people. Less than two months ago we had a record-breaking blizzard. This week, we had record-breaking heat. I’m not complaining about the gorgeous weather … although I can’t help but wonder what exactly this means for Planet Earth. 

What is making you happy these days? Have a great weekend everyone!

One. Happy International Women’s Day! Last year I ran 10 miles just because and this year I am creating and holding a little human inside of me. We women are amazing–don’t let anybody tell you otherwise!  

Two. Temperatures this week will reach 70. If that’s not a reminder that spring is upon us, I don’t know what is. Being a summer baby and all, I just love the warmer weather. Except at Christmastime–I like snow then. 

Three. Who said buying a home was easy? Oh no one, that’s who. We’re still deciding whether buying or renting is a better option for us. Stay tuned. 

Four. I’ve gained an embarrassing amount of weight so far in this pregnancy. I’m hoping it doesn’t affect Baby’s or my health. I really am trying to eat healthy but I think my first trimester carb overload and my overall love of sweets has outweighed my healthy eating and exercise. 

Five. My brother is visiting friends in Prague and it brings back memories of when I studied abroad in Barcelona. Amazing food and times. I’m a lucky gal. 

Six. We’ve been invited to five weddings this year. I think I’m forgetting one somehow but yikes- that’s a lot. To me, anyway. 

Seven. I get to see my girlfriends two weekends this month and it makes me happy. 

Eight. The stroller model we want to buy is being discontinued to make way for the more expensive 2016 model. No wonder it’s been disappearing from our registries.  

Nine. While brushing my teeth last night before bed, I realized I haven’t dyed my hair in almost five years. Yet I have streaks of different shades of brown in my hair, which I love. Highlights without chemicals? Win-win if you ask me. 

Ten. There are just 117 days until my due date. Time is flying! 

Is it just me or do you feel like you’re always at a crossroads?! Except I’m almost never literally at one — I think I create in my head. All thanks to me (over)thinking about life.

Am I where I pictured myself years ago? If not, is that such a bad thing? I need would like more money. What if I don’t pass the NY bar exam… again? Why can’t I make time for a 30-minute workout everyday? Maybe it’d be easier if my commute wasn’t so darn long. I miss my 1/2 hour commute and doorman-building living in Chicago. We were so far from family, though. How is it that people make a living off their blog? I wish the cruddy stock market wasn’t affecting my 401K right now. Why is the housing market in Brooklyn so ridiculous? I hope we can find a place before we have the baby. I hope the baby is proud of us. I love planning my baby shower–yep I don’t want people planning it for me. The baby registry is so fun! Oh my goodness we. are. having. a. baby. We have approximately 5 months to get prepared AKA grow up into really adult-ish adults. 

And then I snap out of it. I write a mental list of goals — short term and long term. I promise to tackle them and I try to relax. I remember that I am an adult. There is so much good in my life. I remind myself of that — and that I am where I am meant to be. I remind myself that we are fortunate to have each other, our health and our loved ones.

Tim and I were nervous but we wanted answers. I hadn’t been able to hold any food or liquids down, and I had strong stomach pangs–those were scariest.