Like a Bowl Full of Jelly - 5 1/2 Month Pics

I can't believe Christmas is already next week! Trying to eat "healthy calories" over Thanksgiving & Christmas is quite a challenge! I made a ton of peanut brittle last night to share with co-workers, and A LOT of it didn't make it into the holiday containers I was using to give it away in. Needless to say, my stomach is still hurting...ugh...I thought Little Lane was going to bust out of my belly last night from all of the sugar. Other than that, I'd say The Lane household is pretty ready to take on Christmas. We've decorated, shopped, made candy, and wrapped.

My pregnancy is moving right along. I can't believe Little Lane will be here in four months already. That seems so soon!!! Where did the time go? After the holidays, Jeremy and I have decided that's when we'll start working on the nursery. We've chosen to decorate with a Baby Arctic Animal theme (I know, I changed my mind from Baby Jungle Animals). Can't wait. It's going to be so cute!My only complaint right now as far as the pregnancy goes is the bloating & constant full feeling. I guess all of my intestines are smooshed up, so it takes longer for me to digest my food. That leads to feeling SUPER full for a really long time! So, smaller meals it is from now on. This is a whole new way of thinking for me, because as many of you know...I scarf down my food quickly without a thought. Well, I guess it's a good thing in the long run, huh?

I've been sleeping well, but I'm still adjusting to sleeping on my side. Jeremy says he often catches me in the middle of the night on my back. So, I think we're going to get a nifty pregnancy pillow this weekend to help keep me propped to one side.

And, here's the Bowl Full of Jelly below:

(prior months added for comparison)

4.5 months

3.5 months

2.5 months

1.5 months

I'm hopeful to speak with most of you before Christmas arrives, but if I don't, I hope you all have a safe, merry, and wonderful Christmas!!! Happy New Year too!! Lots of love from my family to yours!