Really great Visa news

Friday Enzo had an appointment at the Brazilian consulate to renew his passport. While he was there he decided to ask about my Brazilian visa since it recently expired in May. I have been kinda nervous about trying for another one since now they have gotten stricter about the length of stay they are giving out (some friends I know have even only gotten 1 week visas!). Well we were both pleasantly surprised to find out that after three years of marriage I can apply for a permanent residence card and I don't even have to live there! Also, even just after 2 years of marriage I can get a 5 year visa. They said it would just be important for us to go to the consulates office in person to receive this. This is great news for two people have struggled so much in the past with immigration.

Week 12...almost 13

So just when I thought I was in the clear with all this sickness is slapped me in the face. Well it wasn't that bad. Last night we went to our cast party (which reminds me that i need to blog about the play we were just in) and Enzo and I were walking down the driveway and it hit me. I don't know if it was because it was around 1:00 in th AM and I had just had 2 sprites or what the deal was but it wasn't pretty. Then this morning I woke up feeling horrible with a cold. I guess when it rains it pours...right? Hopefully, last night will be the first and the last spell of feeling like I did. And maybe I shouldn't stay out so late (oh I am getting so old). And on top of that my clothes are getting tighter and tighter. At least I know it's for a good reason. The thyroid medicine is doing wonders with my energy level. I also had to get an appointment with an endocrinologist; we'll see what he says about all my issue:) Wednesday I am going back to the OBGYN so I will inform you all then if there is anything new to share. Hopefully, all will be growing just right.

A Kind Gesture

Yeah, I know I am always saying I am a magnet for idiots and jerks (which is true). Some examples are when I went to see "Indiana Jones and the Alien Skulls" (I know, that should have been the name of the movie) and I get my phone out to see the time (seriously didn't take 5 seconds and I turn it off and put it in my pocket), as soon as I PUT THE CELL PHONE AWAY, a jerk speaks these words almost in my ear (between Paige and I): "Could you please turn the cell phone off?" ... "wait, did he just say that?" was Paige and mine's reaction (especially after the phone WAS off). Why didn't he wait a second so he wouldn't come out as a jerk? Obviously because some people like to be known as the jerks!!! Especially when they have an audience (this old guy had his grandkids with him).

But today I was surprised by a random act of kindness from a stranger. I was about to pay for my ritual and everyday Chick-Fil-A milkshake when a woman that was standing behind me said: "I'm going to treat you..." My reaction: "o... ok..." seconds later: "thank you so much..." [touching her shoulder, probably too close for American comfort]. She just said: "No problem, just pass it on..."

I still haven't...

As seen on the Today show this morning...

Week 10

Yesterday marked the beginning of week 10. Honestly, there isn't much difference between this and the rest of the weeks for me. Exhaustion, fatigue whatever you want to call it, is doing me in. Yesterday after church and lunch I went to lay down and what started as a relaxation time turned into a 3 hour nap. Oh how I feel so lazy! I had all these grand ideas of going to the gym but it just didn't happen.
Today however, was a new day! I woke up at 6:30, got to school (which by the way was my first day back to work) at 8:00, and have been going non stop ever since. I wonder sometimes if it is the heat that makes me tired. Today I was indoors most the time so I think it helped. And on a happy note, I know I complain about my job ALOT...no need to explain why again...but maybe it actually makes me happy to be around people who make me laugh and keep me going. The idea of doing all the work I need to do this year makes me depressed but when I think of the kids it's not as bad.
That's it for today's pregnancy update;)

Bay Area - CLO Summit

When I got here yesterday I HAD to stop and grab a bite to eat (even though Brandon had invited me for a BBQ at his house): I was starving! Well, last time Paige and I went to an italian restaurant in San Francisco called "Di Napoli" (why did I have to say it was an "italian" restaurant?).. anyways... we had found out our waitress (and probably everyone in the back, about 4 people) was Brazilian, and we kinda liked the atmosphere, small restaurant... Well, I just had it in my head that I wanted Italian right after leaving the airport in San Francisco... I typed in a random name on the GPS but missed a turn in a little neighborhood. When I turned back around the next corner I realized, to my surprise, that I had coincidentally stopped in front of Di Napoli!!! What are he odds? Same waitress and "chefs".

Well, tonight we met at our big bosses house by a lake (cool). Everyone in the conference was there to relax, talk, get to know each other AND play a little scavenger hunt as part of our game, they'd find the briefcase with a video in the end. They loved it and got engaged in the activity. Excellent!

Yes Pregnant!

Well since my last post I have been to the Doctor twice. The last time they said they couldn't exactly tell how far along I was...so they scheduled me for another one today. I went and we now have a due date! February 26th. It's so weird because I don't even feel pregnant (other than wanting to fall asleep standing up mid-day). The doctor did however tell me that my Thyroid has hit rock bottom and they are uping my dosage of medicine. Besides that I heard the little heart beat...it sounds like a train. But both the ultrasound technician and Doctor said all signs point to a healthy pregnancy and baby!

Here is a the ultrasound from 7 weeks 1 day and then week 9.

Pregnant?

I took 4 pregnancy test yesterday...all were positive!