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September 6, 2000

This week has been long. I don't have morning sickness, thank goodness -- just very rare bouts of queasiness. But I'm in a bad mood, easily irritated.

Stone is being a gem, but I'm still not very nice. He says he understands why I feel so mean and why I don't want anybody to touch me, and I believe him. He's just so happy about the pregnancy and our relationship. :)

I finally got approved for Medicaid, and it was a great deal easier than I expected. I'm now waiting for the package containing my Medicaid number, the list of doctors who accept Medicaid, and instructions. I hope it arrives soon, so I can make my first appointment to see a midwife. My breasts have become very tender, which makes nursing Jacob a bit painful. It's not too bad, though, and certainly not enough to make me stop. I am a bit concerned about how I will position him as I get bigger. Currently, I nurse him in the cradle-hold position, across my belly. I know I won't be able to do that with a big belly. I suspect the easiest would be to go and lie down with him to nurse. I really wish I had a couch, so we could sit together and nurse, but we only have these two easy chairs, which aren't wide enough.

Jacob is doing great taking his naps on his toddler bed. He'll even put himself back to sleep if he wakes up too early. I haven't yet tried to put him there for the night. My plan was to wait until he goes to sleep in my arms, like he usually does, and then lay him down on his bed at night, then go to my bed. I'd leave a night light on, so if he wakes up, he can find me, but only for a little bit. However, I haven't been able to try this because I am just so tired, I can't wait for him to fall asleep before laying down. I fall asleep moments after he does.

It's incredible how tired I am. I feel like I never sleep, when I do sleep very well. I yawn all the time, and sit at the computer all day. I'm constantly exhausted. And the weather here has been scorching. Yesterday it was 112 degrees, and the hottest temperature ever recorded in Austin history. The heat does not help my energy level one bit, although I am dreading being pregnant through the winter. I absolutely cannot stand being cold. I'd take too hot any day.

Jacob thinks it's funny whenever I tell him there is a baby in my belly. He laughs and pokes me. I can't wait to see his response when he first feels the baby kick.

Yesterday was my sister Beth's birthday. We put off buying a gift because what we wanted was perishable and needed to be gotten as close to her birthday as possible. We sent my younger sister to pick it up for us, because she's the only one who lives in the same city as Beth. But unfortunately, the store was closed and she was unable to get it for us! So she substituted the best she could. I'm still rather disappointed, but there was little I could do. Happy birthday, Beth!

That's it for now. I hope to have more news next week. Maybe I'll even get to see a midwife!

Sarah Gaunt



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