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Hello Everyone,

I know that I have been slow to start this blog (that so many of you have requested), but I am having trouble with the idea of blogging and what to write....I have written many drafts and have not posted them either because I don't have time to finish my thoughts or because it just sounded silly...but I am making a new year's resolution to blog. E-mailing everyone has become a bit overwhelming and I'm always afraid that I've forgotten someone in the mass mailing...which if I have I am sorry.



We have been in Japan now for 3 weeks, 5 Days. It has been a long 3 weeks, 5 days. Caleb has become a very unruly child. He seems to cry all the time and refuses to listen. He spends most of his time in either time out or tantruming on the floor. I don't blame him though, it has been a long 3 weeks, 5 days. In order to get any private time one either has the option of going into the bathroom and closing the door or pretending to be asleep, neither of which is much fun. Caleb has taken the route of closing the shower curtain when he is taking a bath in order to get some private time. His playing area is about 2 ft. of space between the two beds (which has become very boring). It's hard to get outside and play because we have all been sick. Caleb has a double ear infection and I have had the flu and a head cold since we arrived. Things should be getting better soon (they have to!!!) We were told that we have housing here on the Yokosuka Base. It's a 3 bedroom townhouse with a small fenced in yard. We were offered this housing last week only to be told that we couldn't get keys or move in until after the 4th of January because everyone is on vacation.....I can't begin to tell you how long this week has felt. Our 30 day shipment has arrived, but we can not take possession of it until we have housing. We have no idea when our household goods will get here. Things here seem very disorganized, which is driving me CRAZY!!!!



Some good news however is that I have been seen by the doctor who tells me that everything is gong okay with the pregnancy and the baby. I have gained 11 pounds in the last 9 weeks and have gone up a bra size. Baby Reilly is always on the move, especially when I want to lay down for some sleep. Shawn and I have decided on Reilly Aaron as his name, but is subject to change at a moments notice....although we call him Reilly already. The hospital here wants to do another ultrasound because our 20 week ultrasound didn't show a good perspective of Reilly's heart chambers. The midwife has assured me that it is common and occurs because of the position of the baby during the ultrasound. His heart rate is good, so she has no concerns, just wants to be sure. So, we will get to see baby Reilly again in the next week or so. I have been feeling overly tired. I'm sure it's a combination of many things, being sick, not sleeping at night, stress, etc., but other than that I have been feeling fine. It has been a good pregnancy.



I have met a great friend, Jennifer. Her husband works with Shawn and is the Chaplain for the ship. A great couple with an 11 year old daughter and a 5 year old son. They are just a wonderful down to earth family. She has been very supportive and encouraging for me. She has lived here before and has been a huge resource. She has already offered to take Caleb when Reilly is born. I feel very blessed to have met her. Caleb loves her son, John. She has great kids. I'm hoping that they will influence Caleb......



Okay, well I could go on forever that this point. I have so many things to talk about and experiences to share, but Caleb is waking up from his nap and my time is now his!!!! I miss you all. Everyone please keep in touch.