“Momma, why you always want your name to be "’Yes, Ma’am?” Thinking Ruby’s not quite getting this whole respect thing.

We had company over for supper a few nights ago. Sterling couldn’t wait, and then he got sick shortly before they got here. He spent the night sleeping on the couch. They next day, back to 100%, he mourned, “But I didn’t even have any fun with them! Can they come tonight too?”

Saw my midwife yesterday. I’m 16 weeks, measuring 16 weeks, baby’s heartbeat was 144. Steadily growing. My belly is also steadily growing. Huge.