Back at home (for good this time)

Well, the launch was fantastic, and working the mission in Houston was exciting, but I'm happy to be home. Working 14 hour days on night shift for the mission was not fun, but I was surprised how quickly my body got used to it. The stress levels leading up to the launch and during the mission were fairly high, so it's quite a relief that Hubble is completed. Thanks to Kamili, who kept me laughing during the mission! The shuttle is supposed to try landing in Florida, again, tomorrow.

Above is a picture of me in the old-school Apollo Mission Control Room (sitting in the Flight Director seat, of course.) Also, when you're in Texas, everything has to remind you of that fact. Including, apparently, the waffles at my hotel. :)

Taking some time off from work and being with Steve has made me a lot happier and relaxed. The baby has been very active, and I think my coworkers at Goddard will be surprised how much my belly has popped out since the last time I saw them in mid-April.

Week 32 stats:
Weight gain: 15 lbs. Baby heartbeat: in the 140s bpm