An Update

So I know that it's been a while since I've posted anything of substance, and sadly, the lack of updates on this blog is about to get worse since we are discontinuing our internet service as of April 15th. I know, I know, how will we survive? A note to the Arkansas crowd: if you have found a way to get internet for LESS than $45/month, PLEASE let us know. We don't have a land line (phone) and don't want to get one just for the internet. Any options out there? We're currently paying almost $70/month, and I just can't justify it any longer.
So first things first. I'll try to organize this by easy subtitles, so you can read only what really interests you:

THE PREGNANCY:
Is going well. I'm almost 17 weeks along, and the morning sickness is (FINALLY!!!) begining to subside. I haven't puked (for pregnancy-related reasons) in over a week. This is real progress. And, even better news, a few weeks ago I had a really positive doctor's appointment: the subchorionic hemorrhage has partially resorbed (put in plain terms: the condition that's been making my pregnancy risky is getting better), and I am able to resume "light to medium" activity. I tried to get the doctor to define "light to medium" in terms of mileage and pace, but to no avail. I am to "listen to my body" and avoid anything that makes me cramp or just feel uncomfortable. So I guess that means there will be no more marathons, half or whole, for the duration of 2008. Shucks. I was hoping to get this kid all tuned up and ready to run before it even left the womb.
GIRL OR BOY?: We find out what we're having the last week of April. We're both excited to know. The doctor's office called to tell me that we can bring a tape and record the ultrasound. Do people usually record their ultrasounds? I'm trying to decide if I think this is normal or not. Did any of you record yours? And did you regret not doing it, or have you liked having it if you did?
And for the question everyone asks: Am I starting to show? Well, it depends on what I'm wearing. It's amazing what one can hide with the proper clothing.

ROBERT:
Took his Boards the first weekend in April. We're glad to have them over with. Especially me, as I get to have my husband back. Those nights and weekends of studying were BORING :I'm tired of having to play quietly in the other room. Now we get to wait for MONTHS to find out the results. What a miserable thing to have hanging over one's head. My poor husband.
ROB'S COOL NEWS: Rob is not one to blow his own horn, so that means I will have to do it for him. Rob has recently had two papers accepted to the European Academey Meeting. This is a pretty big deal. Don't let him be too modest about it, he's a smarty-pants. And it's especially cool, because the hospital sends him to Budapest to present said papers. If I'm really good, he'll let me hide in his suitecase and come along. No, suitcases aside, it looks (tenatively) like we are going to be taking a jaunt to Europe this June. I'll have to fly home alone, as he will stay to present, and we went to Budapest last year. So now we're in a lively debate about where to go. We're for sure going to do something in Western Europe, since we did Eastern Europe last time. We're leaning towards either Spain or Italy. What do ya'll think? Rob has been to Italy, but neither of us have been to Spain, so... Spain may win in the end. It's exciting, regardless. We both love to travel. It's healthy for us to have a trip to contemplate. Rob especially seems to find an outlet for stress in planning a good trip. He makes one heck of a travel agent. Anyone who's ever been on a Rob-trip knows what I mean. I hope my pregnant body can keep up with all the cool ideas he's sure to have.

IDAHO:
While Rob was in Chicago getting tortured by his Boards, I went to Idaho to visit my family for nine days (or seven, really, as it takes a full day of travel to get there, and then back again). For those of you living in the Rexburg-area thinking, "What! She never called!", let me assure you that you didn't WANT to see me. Honest. I arrived home recovering (I thought) from a nasty head cold. Then a day or so latter I woke up with a high fever, and in fear of baking my baby, ran to the Urgent Care to get dosed up on antibiotics. The next few days were spent laying on the couch while they did their job. By sunday, I was feeling pretty good, and began making plans to hit the ski hill on monday. Well, that was BEFORE I woke up in the middle of the night violently puking my guts out. Almost the entire family succumbed to a killer stomach bug that levelled us all, leaving us miserable and very ill. It passed relatively quickly... just in time to get on the plane home. What a miserable run of rotten luck. Or should I say "health". I was so mad. I had been so excited to go home and get in a little bit of skiing and a lot of temple sessions in the new Rexburg temple. Neither one happened. Huge bummer. I guess I'll just have to go back... (But not until I've sufficently recovered from this trip).

CHASQUI:
Has been really good lately. Sorry, no crazy dog-stories. He even behaved himself at our friend's house when they watched him while we were both gone (we were both really worried about what he could have potentially done to their beautiful home).

I think that about sums up the Glade's activities. We're both well and happy. Rob remains very busy with work and getting his papers ready for Europe. He's also presenting a different paper in Boston the week after Europe, so he's really got a full plate. He's a super-star.
And, yes,I'll be sure to jump on the library's internet to let ya'll know whether we're having a boy or girl. You can look for that info after April 29th. Exciting!!!