Now I wouldn't consider myself a superstitious person by any means. I don't believe in omens, horoscopes or lucky numbers...I believe everything happens for a reason and a purpose...I believe you get what you give and God can intervene if we ask him...that being said there are some odd things that happen that I am skeptical of like births and deaths happen in threes...now that hasn't been proven but it does seem to happen that way...
Anyway, my post is not about any of those things...it's about my September/October Baby.
I don't really want my son to born in October...not that I have anything against the month but it's never bode well for me...expect that my hubby and I had our first date in October and that hubby's mini-me's birthday is at the month end. However, for me personally October has never been a good month, growing up I would be good all year but it would seem October was the one month I would get in the worst of trouble. The one month I would do something where my mom would really step back and be like you can't be my child, my child wouldn't do that... As I got older it would seem that months and days were all the same and I don't remember October being that bad but still there's something about that month.
Although, I will say all the men I know born in that month are hands down great guys, very much laid back, fun to be around, but also stubborn in their own way... Again...nothing against the month...but if I had my preference my bean would pop by September 30 at 11:55 pm...
I maintain that I am not a believer in superstitious things but I do have preferences...in the end whenever my bean comes I will hug, love and squeeze him...(because after all he may just be my lucky charm)
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Saturday, September 25, 2010
TotSwap Review
So yesterday, my friend T and I went to a totswap...I have never been to one before didn't even know they existed but T found out about it and was like you should go and I will take you...Thanks T your the best!
It's basically a large consignment sale of all things baby ( they also do a home decor one so I may do that as well once I get a home). Some of the things were items that should not be swapped like car seats but there were tons of clothes ( maternity and children's) ( oddly enough I have more than enough infant clothes so much so I think I may consign some of the clothes I have), toys, books, kids games and puzzles, carriers although I looked for a sleepy sling and didn't find one, and lots of other goodies. I got a ton of items, mainly books and a cart cover...but I was just amazed at the amount of items... There's another one in a few weeks I plan on going back to or consign items at...I thought it was an amazing idea and a great way to make money...check it out if you live in the DMV area.
All that said the three reasons I was interested in going did not leave with me when I exited the building...isn't that how life works. I really wanted a sleepy sling which they did not have but they had a ton of baby Bjorn's so I got the hubby one of those. I went looking for a rocking chair, there was one there but not what I wanted, and lastly I was looking for more cloth diapering supplies and to my amazement there were none. All that I saw diaper wise were disposables and a few training pants. I know there is a website for cloth diaper swapping but it would be nice to see some of them before I buy them online.
Anyway, I got some great buys and I would recommend it as well as attend again...
Happy hunting!
It's basically a large consignment sale of all things baby ( they also do a home decor one so I may do that as well once I get a home). Some of the things were items that should not be swapped like car seats but there were tons of clothes ( maternity and children's) ( oddly enough I have more than enough infant clothes so much so I think I may consign some of the clothes I have), toys, books, kids games and puzzles, carriers although I looked for a sleepy sling and didn't find one, and lots of other goodies. I got a ton of items, mainly books and a cart cover...but I was just amazed at the amount of items... There's another one in a few weeks I plan on going back to or consign items at...I thought it was an amazing idea and a great way to make money...check it out if you live in the DMV area.
All that said the three reasons I was interested in going did not leave with me when I exited the building...isn't that how life works. I really wanted a sleepy sling which they did not have but they had a ton of baby Bjorn's so I got the hubby one of those. I went looking for a rocking chair, there was one there but not what I wanted, and lastly I was looking for more cloth diapering supplies and to my amazement there were none. All that I saw diaper wise were disposables and a few training pants. I know there is a website for cloth diaper swapping but it would be nice to see some of them before I buy them online.
Anyway, I got some great buys and I would recommend it as well as attend again...
Happy hunting!
Grateful Friday
Today I am grateful for traveling mercies....I drive 30 mins to work each way everyday and I make it there and back with little to no headache...Also, my family is back at home after going to my uncle's funeral and I am glad they are back safe and sound...so thank God for traveling mercies...
Thursday, September 23, 2010
And then there was one!
Here I sit all alone...
I am literally the only one left.
What am I talking about you may wonder...I am the only pregnant person left from the blogs I follow. You see when my journey started 9 months ago, I started looking up blogs and reading other pregnant women blogs and experiences. I know there are plenty of pregnant people left...but of the women I have been following since the beginning of my journey and of the ones I picked up on the way I am the only left with an inside baby. Mind you I was only following like 6 or 7 women and one I picked up in her final month...but last week there were still two of us and today I found out my other blog stranger mother had her baby on Sat...congrats to beanie...who probably never reads my blog...but I read hers...lots of comic relief.
So here I sit... all alone ...still with an inside baby...that loves to move around and gets hiccups every night, but still pregnant none the less...oddly enough as uncomfortable as I have become in this last month...I know I will miss the little guy being inside, but am so ready to deliver him.
Not to mention I want a September baby but I will explain more on that later...
I am literally the only one left.
What am I talking about you may wonder...I am the only pregnant person left from the blogs I follow. You see when my journey started 9 months ago, I started looking up blogs and reading other pregnant women blogs and experiences. I know there are plenty of pregnant people left...but of the women I have been following since the beginning of my journey and of the ones I picked up on the way I am the only left with an inside baby. Mind you I was only following like 6 or 7 women and one I picked up in her final month...but last week there were still two of us and today I found out my other blog stranger mother had her baby on Sat...congrats to beanie...who probably never reads my blog...but I read hers...lots of comic relief.
So here I sit... all alone ...still with an inside baby...that loves to move around and gets hiccups every night, but still pregnant none the less...oddly enough as uncomfortable as I have become in this last month...I know I will miss the little guy being inside, but am so ready to deliver him.
Not to mention I want a September baby but I will explain more on that later...
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Doctor Update - 38 wks 4days
How far along?: 38 weeks 4 days
•Weight: Gladly, I haven't been gaining weight for the last few weeks...wonderful becaue I gained enough weight the first 8 months...so not to gain in month 9 makes me happy...I have enough weight to take off as it is.
•How big is baby?: Jelly bean, is getting big based on the size of my belly and the lack of kicking...now there is more movement and less punching and kicking.
•Maternity clothes?: Still in maternity bottoms, especially pants, I wear a lot of regular sized tops and dresses in one size up or tube top dresses and throw a little sweater over them...so far not bad.
•Stretch marks?: definitely...I blame my genes and my cravings but too late to do anything about them now...so I will not worry about it.
•Sleep?: It doesn't feel like I have been getting much sleep lately. I have been going to bed early which is good but I start tossing and turning which means that my sleep has not been as sound...not to mention getting up every 2 hrs to pee...sigh...sleep is becoming a bit of a challenge.
•Food cravings?: water, ice tea, and I was looking for the perfect chocolate chip cookie. ( i found a good cookie at Panera ( chocolate chipper) but at the sametime it left a bitter after taste in my mounth.
•Labor signs?: definitely been having braxton hicks contractions...a little progress from last doctor's appt - 80% effaced but only dilated 1-2 cm.
•Belly button in or out?: Is flat...which means that my little man is getting big...he has dropped but seems to be strenching out...so my button is out as much as possible.
•What I miss: sleep...I really miss sleep...last fee nights I have been tossing and turning and this morning I was up at 4:30am and couldn't sleep so I got up and cleaned
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•What I'm looking forward to: Having a home.
•What I am not looking forward to: the sleepless nights that come with breastfeeding every hour...sigh.
•Milestone: diaper bag is complete and in the car...so we are ready as we will ever be...all the clothes are washed and I will put the last of it away today...so I would say I am ready as I think I will ever be...
•Weight: Gladly, I haven't been gaining weight for the last few weeks...wonderful becaue I gained enough weight the first 8 months...so not to gain in month 9 makes me happy...I have enough weight to take off as it is.
•How big is baby?: Jelly bean, is getting big based on the size of my belly and the lack of kicking...now there is more movement and less punching and kicking.
•Maternity clothes?: Still in maternity bottoms, especially pants, I wear a lot of regular sized tops and dresses in one size up or tube top dresses and throw a little sweater over them...so far not bad.
•Stretch marks?: definitely...I blame my genes and my cravings but too late to do anything about them now...so I will not worry about it.
•Sleep?: It doesn't feel like I have been getting much sleep lately. I have been going to bed early which is good but I start tossing and turning which means that my sleep has not been as sound...not to mention getting up every 2 hrs to pee...sigh...sleep is becoming a bit of a challenge.
•Food cravings?: water, ice tea, and I was looking for the perfect chocolate chip cookie. ( i found a good cookie at Panera ( chocolate chipper) but at the sametime it left a bitter after taste in my mounth.
•Labor signs?: definitely been having braxton hicks contractions...a little progress from last doctor's appt - 80% effaced but only dilated 1-2 cm.
•Belly button in or out?: Is flat...which means that my little man is getting big...he has dropped but seems to be strenching out...so my button is out as much as possible.
•What I miss: sleep...I really miss sleep...last fee nights I have been tossing and turning and this morning I was up at 4:30am and couldn't sleep so I got up and cleaned
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•What I'm looking forward to: Having a home.
•What I am not looking forward to: the sleepless nights that come with breastfeeding every hour...sigh.
•Milestone: diaper bag is complete and in the car...so we are ready as we will ever be...all the clothes are washed and I will put the last of it away today...so I would say I am ready as I think I will ever be...
Monday, September 20, 2010
Weekend Wrap up
This weekend Hubby and I did quite a bit of running around.
Friday, I worked late so when I got home all I wanted to do was relax so that's what I did.
Saturday, we went to church and I did my churchly duties...then after church I took a much needed nap.
Saturday evening, we sat around the table, Hubby, MIL, mini-me (hubby's first born) and me and we spent an hour brainstorming on names for the baby. Poor little guy, we still have no name for him. I know his middle name and it's the name I love so it stays, it's also the name I refer to him at all time...but it's hubby's job to pick the first name and he's really struggling. Every week there is a different name, a few weeks he told me Joseph so that's what I was telling everyone and then hubby was like yeah I am still not sure.
So We have a list narrowed down to six. I can't wait to see what my name my little guy ends up with.
Then we did a little bit more clean-up in preparation for our Jelly Bean. Saturday night we end up staying up until 1am talking to MIL. This caught me a little off guard, we sent the kids to bed and hubby and I were getting ready to head to bed when MIL came in the living room and we all started talking about the baby and what else needed to be done, then we moved into politics and Obama-care ( hubs is not a fan)...then we started talking about current events in the news...It was refereshing to just have a conversation with the MIL and see her in her natural state...and it gave me hope for some kind of decent relationship.
Sunday - I got to see one my favorite girlfriends, who was in town for another friend's event but need a ride to the airport so I got to pick up and we had dinner and she even came house shopping with the hubby and I. It was great seeing her and it put a cherry on a good day. On the housing front, still nothing, we have an offer in on one property but yesterday's search yielded nothing. So we will see, definietly praying something comes up soon.
After dropping off my girl at the airport, hubby and I headed home and put together the baby bassinet and then I started watching the American ( the George Coloney movie)...yeah it was not my cup of tea...the movie started with a little action and then never picked up after that...I ended up falling asleep on it...so I went to bed early...
Friday, I worked late so when I got home all I wanted to do was relax so that's what I did.
Saturday, we went to church and I did my churchly duties...then after church I took a much needed nap.
Saturday evening, we sat around the table, Hubby, MIL, mini-me (hubby's first born) and me and we spent an hour brainstorming on names for the baby. Poor little guy, we still have no name for him. I know his middle name and it's the name I love so it stays, it's also the name I refer to him at all time...but it's hubby's job to pick the first name and he's really struggling. Every week there is a different name, a few weeks he told me Joseph so that's what I was telling everyone and then hubby was like yeah I am still not sure.
So We have a list narrowed down to six. I can't wait to see what my name my little guy ends up with.
Then we did a little bit more clean-up in preparation for our Jelly Bean. Saturday night we end up staying up until 1am talking to MIL. This caught me a little off guard, we sent the kids to bed and hubby and I were getting ready to head to bed when MIL came in the living room and we all started talking about the baby and what else needed to be done, then we moved into politics and Obama-care ( hubs is not a fan)...then we started talking about current events in the news...It was refereshing to just have a conversation with the MIL and see her in her natural state...and it gave me hope for some kind of decent relationship.
Sunday - I got to see one my favorite girlfriends, who was in town for another friend's event but need a ride to the airport so I got to pick up and we had dinner and she even came house shopping with the hubby and I. It was great seeing her and it put a cherry on a good day. On the housing front, still nothing, we have an offer in on one property but yesterday's search yielded nothing. So we will see, definietly praying something comes up soon.
After dropping off my girl at the airport, hubby and I headed home and put together the baby bassinet and then I started watching the American ( the George Coloney movie)...yeah it was not my cup of tea...the movie started with a little action and then never picked up after that...I ended up falling asleep on it...so I went to bed early...
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Eviction Notice
Today, I realized sadly that it was time to say goodbye to my little guy.
My mom told me in the 7th or 8th month I would get tired of being pregnant and be like yep it's time to get this baby out. Oddly enough I haven't felt that way. I enjoy the time spent with my little guy on the inside...as he rolls and tumbles away. His little hiccups which have increased as of late. It's like my own little playmate. Of course the added perk of people bringing me presents and getting to eat first is nice as well...
However, today as I embark on 38 weeks...I must say I AM READY...
I am over the restless nights
The moodiness and what seems to the the uncontrollable urge to tell people off as of late.
I hate that I have to pee at least once an hour and if I hold it I can barely walk.
I miss seeing my feet and when I do see them I think oh my goodness those things look like ham hocks...absolutely crazy!
I am tired of sweating for no reason at all...
And I am tired that every hug comes with a belly rub and a question as to when will I be dropping my cute little bundle!
Mostly though I am ready for my outside baby, the one that will smile and smell so good and give me itty bitty kisses one day. I know he will also keep me up all night and knight me with his pee as my nephews have done but still...I am excited to start our life together as a family of four...
So I am sorry Jelly Bean but you are officially on notice...space is tight and sooner rather than later I will be pushing you out. All in the name of love of course.
My mom told me in the 7th or 8th month I would get tired of being pregnant and be like yep it's time to get this baby out. Oddly enough I haven't felt that way. I enjoy the time spent with my little guy on the inside...as he rolls and tumbles away. His little hiccups which have increased as of late. It's like my own little playmate. Of course the added perk of people bringing me presents and getting to eat first is nice as well...
However, today as I embark on 38 weeks...I must say I AM READY...
I am over the restless nights
The moodiness and what seems to the the uncontrollable urge to tell people off as of late.
I hate that I have to pee at least once an hour and if I hold it I can barely walk.
I miss seeing my feet and when I do see them I think oh my goodness those things look like ham hocks...absolutely crazy!
I am tired of sweating for no reason at all...
And I am tired that every hug comes with a belly rub and a question as to when will I be dropping my cute little bundle!
Mostly though I am ready for my outside baby, the one that will smile and smell so good and give me itty bitty kisses one day. I know he will also keep me up all night and knight me with his pee as my nephews have done but still...I am excited to start our life together as a family of four...
So I am sorry Jelly Bean but you are officially on notice...space is tight and sooner rather than later I will be pushing you out. All in the name of love of course.
Friday, September 17, 2010
Grateful Friday
So this has been a trying week.
Work has been hectic since I only have two weeks left of work my boss, who is a bit panicky is all over me about the things I do and making sure it's documented so someone can do them while I am gone. Also, there is a problem with our accounting ledger for the last two weeks and she is all this needs to get dealt with and comes in my office brainstorming about how to fix the problem. Only I have tons of other things on my plate, and I just find it irritating could be all the hormones or it could just be the work load.
Anyway, on top of all of this I found out Thursday that my Uncle passed away unexpected in a car accident...I was seriously upset all day Thursday but I didn't tell too many people because I am all about work/life separation. That probably didn't help the fact that people were getting on my nerves.
Anyway...so this Friday I am grateful for my family...they annoy me, make me laugh, make me angry, but most of all I love them...just the way they are with the craziness and all...I am sad that my Uncle is gone. And equally upset that I can't attend the funeral because I am 2 weeks from my due date...I considered chancing it and getting on a plane anyway but then nurse at the doctor office said she wouldn't recommend it and that I would have to probably lie to get on the plane. And a 6 hour flight leaves lots of opportunity for something to happen. Not to mention then one of my other uncles called to let me know he completely does not support the idea...so I didn't chance it but I am truly bummed that I am stuck here...my sister is at my mom's house and my mom is with her family, which is where she needs to be. Oddly enough last year in October my great uncle died and my sister was 8 months pregnant so I went to the funeral with my mom...funny how life replays itself.
Anyway, back to today...I am grateful for life, family, love and prayer.
Have a blessed weekend all.
Work has been hectic since I only have two weeks left of work my boss, who is a bit panicky is all over me about the things I do and making sure it's documented so someone can do them while I am gone. Also, there is a problem with our accounting ledger for the last two weeks and she is all this needs to get dealt with and comes in my office brainstorming about how to fix the problem. Only I have tons of other things on my plate, and I just find it irritating could be all the hormones or it could just be the work load.
Anyway, on top of all of this I found out Thursday that my Uncle passed away unexpected in a car accident...I was seriously upset all day Thursday but I didn't tell too many people because I am all about work/life separation. That probably didn't help the fact that people were getting on my nerves.
Anyway...so this Friday I am grateful for my family...they annoy me, make me laugh, make me angry, but most of all I love them...just the way they are with the craziness and all...I am sad that my Uncle is gone. And equally upset that I can't attend the funeral because I am 2 weeks from my due date...I considered chancing it and getting on a plane anyway but then nurse at the doctor office said she wouldn't recommend it and that I would have to probably lie to get on the plane. And a 6 hour flight leaves lots of opportunity for something to happen. Not to mention then one of my other uncles called to let me know he completely does not support the idea...so I didn't chance it but I am truly bummed that I am stuck here...my sister is at my mom's house and my mom is with her family, which is where she needs to be. Oddly enough last year in October my great uncle died and my sister was 8 months pregnant so I went to the funeral with my mom...funny how life replays itself.
Anyway, back to today...I am grateful for life, family, love and prayer.
Have a blessed weekend all.
Monday, September 13, 2010
37 wks 2 days
How far along?: 37 weeks 2 days
•Weight: I haven't a clue...at this point I know I will need to be very careful nutrition wise after the bean so I will just focus on being as good as possible now and not worry about the weight.
•How big is baby?: Jelly bean, is getting big based on the size of my belly and the lack of kicking...now there is more movement and less punching and kicking.
•Maternity clothes?: Still in maternity bottoms, especially pants, I wear a lot of regular sized tops and dresses in one size up or tube top dresses and throw a little sweater over them...so far not bad.
•Stretch marks?: definitely...I blame my genes and my cravings but too late to do anything about them now...so I will not worry about it.
•Sleep?: It doesn't feel like I have been getting much sleep lately. I have been going to bed early which is good but I start tossing and turning which means that my sleep has not been as sound...not to mention getting up every 2 hrs to pee...sigh...sleep is becoming a bit of a challenge.
•Food cravings?: water, buffalo wings, soft serve.
•Labor signs?: definitely been having braxton hicks contractions...last doctor's office showed that from previous appointment a week before I had made serious progress...so I am definitely contracting.
•Belly button in or out?: Still in...
•What I miss: today...I miss exercising my cares away...and my family in a different state
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•What I'm looking forward to: Having a home.
•What I am not looking forward to: the sleepless nights that come with breastfeeding every hour...sigh.
•Milestone: 37 weeks...means my little guy is full-term...he can come anyday now and be fine...not to mention...I am a few steps away from having a complete diaper bag...which is a big step...LOL
•Weight: I haven't a clue...at this point I know I will need to be very careful nutrition wise after the bean so I will just focus on being as good as possible now and not worry about the weight.
•How big is baby?: Jelly bean, is getting big based on the size of my belly and the lack of kicking...now there is more movement and less punching and kicking.
•Maternity clothes?: Still in maternity bottoms, especially pants, I wear a lot of regular sized tops and dresses in one size up or tube top dresses and throw a little sweater over them...so far not bad.
•Stretch marks?: definitely...I blame my genes and my cravings but too late to do anything about them now...so I will not worry about it.
•Sleep?: It doesn't feel like I have been getting much sleep lately. I have been going to bed early which is good but I start tossing and turning which means that my sleep has not been as sound...not to mention getting up every 2 hrs to pee...sigh...sleep is becoming a bit of a challenge.
•Food cravings?: water, buffalo wings, soft serve.
•Labor signs?: definitely been having braxton hicks contractions...last doctor's office showed that from previous appointment a week before I had made serious progress...so I am definitely contracting.
•Belly button in or out?: Still in...
•What I miss: today...I miss exercising my cares away...and my family in a different state
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•What I'm looking forward to: Having a home.
•What I am not looking forward to: the sleepless nights that come with breastfeeding every hour...sigh.
•Milestone: 37 weeks...means my little guy is full-term...he can come anyday now and be fine...not to mention...I am a few steps away from having a complete diaper bag...which is a big step...LOL
Friday, September 10, 2010
Grateful Friday
Grateful Friday…
Today I am grateful that I only have to work a half a day.
I am so tired right now I could put my head down on my desk and take a 3 hr nap…
The last few days I have been coming in to work 30 mins to an hour early so that I can get things done but that is starting to take a toll not to mention getting up 3 times a night to use the potty…all makes for one really tired mommy-to-be.
In other news, my due date has been moved to September 30! What 20 days from today…let the countdown begin…Jelly is still really active and especially adamant in the AM if I delay my breakfast time.
At my doctor’s visit today the doctor, stated that I was 50% effaced so I am thinning out quickly because last week I was a closed shop no signs of anything happening and this week…we are on our way…still not anywhere as close as having him tomorrow but still. And with all that my little guy is still not dropped into my pelvis…I am still carrying him fairly high but he is on his way down and that in of itself is great news and a blessing…so I am also grateful for a baby that does what natures tells him…
This weekend I will pack my hospital bag (that’s more of a mental pep-talk for myself). Hubby the good guy he is washed our little ones clothes yesterday and I have folded them and they are ready to be packed and put away…today we will wash the cloth diapers of which we have an abundance…and continue to prepare the space we have for the baby… My little guy is on his way and though I am not completely ready…I am glad that soon he will be on the outside…
Today I am grateful that I only have to work a half a day.
I am so tired right now I could put my head down on my desk and take a 3 hr nap…
The last few days I have been coming in to work 30 mins to an hour early so that I can get things done but that is starting to take a toll not to mention getting up 3 times a night to use the potty…all makes for one really tired mommy-to-be.
In other news, my due date has been moved to September 30! What 20 days from today…let the countdown begin…Jelly is still really active and especially adamant in the AM if I delay my breakfast time.
At my doctor’s visit today the doctor, stated that I was 50% effaced so I am thinning out quickly because last week I was a closed shop no signs of anything happening and this week…we are on our way…still not anywhere as close as having him tomorrow but still. And with all that my little guy is still not dropped into my pelvis…I am still carrying him fairly high but he is on his way down and that in of itself is great news and a blessing…so I am also grateful for a baby that does what natures tells him…
This weekend I will pack my hospital bag (that’s more of a mental pep-talk for myself). Hubby the good guy he is washed our little ones clothes yesterday and I have folded them and they are ready to be packed and put away…today we will wash the cloth diapers of which we have an abundance…and continue to prepare the space we have for the baby… My little guy is on his way and though I am not completely ready…I am glad that soon he will be on the outside…
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
36 weeks and 2 days
How far along?: 36 weeks 2 days
•Weight: I haven't a clue...at this point I know I will need to be very careful nutrition wise after the bean so I will just focus on being as good as possible now and not worry about the weight.
•How big is baby?: Jelly bean, is getting big based on how my belly and the amount of movement I feel - he's probably between 5.5 - 6lbs
•Maternity clothes?: Still in maternity bottoms, especially pants, I wear a lot of regular sized tops and dresses in one size up or tube top dresses and throw a little sweater over them...so far not bad.
•Stretch marks?: definitely...I blame my genes and my cravings but too late to do anything about them now...so I will not worry about it.
•Sleep?: I sleep but I get up at least 3 times a night to pee and I also seem to sleep in 5 hr increments and then either get up or toss and turn for an hour before heading back to sleep...no my fav but still happy to get some sleep.
•Food cravings?: ice cold anything due to the heat but especially soft serve, ice tea, water and watermelon.
•Labor signs?: None!
•Belly button in or out?: Still in...
•What I miss: today...I miss exercising my cares away...and my family in a different state
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•What I'm looking forward to: Having a home.
•What I am not looking forward to: Still labor...the whole thought makes me a little
worried and nausea. Not to mention I am getting the hang of being pregnant...I am not at the point where I want him to come out yet...I know I will miss the little kicks but then I will have him in my arms and that in of itself will be priceless.
•Milestone: 36 weeks...one more week and he is considered full-term and then he can come out at will...scary...I am going to be someone's mommy....
•Weight: I haven't a clue...at this point I know I will need to be very careful nutrition wise after the bean so I will just focus on being as good as possible now and not worry about the weight.
•How big is baby?: Jelly bean, is getting big based on how my belly and the amount of movement I feel - he's probably between 5.5 - 6lbs
•Maternity clothes?: Still in maternity bottoms, especially pants, I wear a lot of regular sized tops and dresses in one size up or tube top dresses and throw a little sweater over them...so far not bad.
•Stretch marks?: definitely...I blame my genes and my cravings but too late to do anything about them now...so I will not worry about it.
•Sleep?: I sleep but I get up at least 3 times a night to pee and I also seem to sleep in 5 hr increments and then either get up or toss and turn for an hour before heading back to sleep...no my fav but still happy to get some sleep.
•Food cravings?: ice cold anything due to the heat but especially soft serve, ice tea, water and watermelon.
•Labor signs?: None!
•Belly button in or out?: Still in...
•What I miss: today...I miss exercising my cares away...and my family in a different state
.
•What I'm looking forward to: Having a home.
•What I am not looking forward to: Still labor...the whole thought makes me a little
worried and nausea. Not to mention I am getting the hang of being pregnant...I am not at the point where I want him to come out yet...I know I will miss the little kicks but then I will have him in my arms and that in of itself will be priceless.
•Milestone: 36 weeks...one more week and he is considered full-term and then he can come out at will...scary...I am going to be someone's mommy....
Monday, September 6, 2010
Labor day weekend
First let me give you an update on the Dr's appt...
The new doc was not bad...I was her first patient of the day on the new job. She didn't seem nervous which I liked and aside from not knowing where all her supplies were she did well. She discussed with me when to call the doctor's office, and what things should be warning signs. She checked on my little man and says he is head down...she asked if I had any questions...I didn't I had done my research...and then she was off...so while I am not in love with her...she was nice enough. I still know which doc I want in the delivery room...so I will pray about that but there are no guarantees...
Thursday was a world wind at work because it was a short day due to the company picnic that night...and then Friday off...But with my early day I headed to Babies R Us and took part in there trade in event...and got myself a travel system ( jogging stroller and car seat) and a playard with a bassinet for while we are at the MIL...no need to get a crib until he gets a room. On top of my 25% off I used gift cards from the shower and was able to get the items for next to nothing out of my pocket...YIPPY!
Friday, we went house shopping and hubby treated me to lunch... We found a few potential properties and even put in an offer, so hopefully we will hear back from the property holders next week.
Sat...we slept in. I wanted to go to church but honestly had not slept well the night before and after getting hubby and talking to him until he fell asleep...I fell asleep and we didn't wake up until 3pm...I guess we were both exhausted...then Sat night we did a whole foods and trader joe's date. I was on the search for tazo bottled tea. A coworker let me try the Gaint peach flavor last week and I am addicted to the stuff it was so delish and refreshing...better than honest tea... I tried TJ's first but they didn't have it but they did have some other items I like to buy and then the whole foods...and of course they had it...so I brought a few bottles...love love the stuff... then hubby was off to work and I went to my room to relax and surf the web...
Uneventful weekend...tomorrow we are supposed to BBQ but we will see how that goes...since that will have to be done by the hubby it will depend on when he gets off of work and how tired he is...
The new doc was not bad...I was her first patient of the day on the new job. She didn't seem nervous which I liked and aside from not knowing where all her supplies were she did well. She discussed with me when to call the doctor's office, and what things should be warning signs. She checked on my little man and says he is head down...she asked if I had any questions...I didn't I had done my research...and then she was off...so while I am not in love with her...she was nice enough. I still know which doc I want in the delivery room...so I will pray about that but there are no guarantees...
Thursday was a world wind at work because it was a short day due to the company picnic that night...and then Friday off...But with my early day I headed to Babies R Us and took part in there trade in event...and got myself a travel system ( jogging stroller and car seat) and a playard with a bassinet for while we are at the MIL...no need to get a crib until he gets a room. On top of my 25% off I used gift cards from the shower and was able to get the items for next to nothing out of my pocket...YIPPY!
Friday, we went house shopping and hubby treated me to lunch... We found a few potential properties and even put in an offer, so hopefully we will hear back from the property holders next week.
Sat...we slept in. I wanted to go to church but honestly had not slept well the night before and after getting hubby and talking to him until he fell asleep...I fell asleep and we didn't wake up until 3pm...I guess we were both exhausted...then Sat night we did a whole foods and trader joe's date. I was on the search for tazo bottled tea. A coworker let me try the Gaint peach flavor last week and I am addicted to the stuff it was so delish and refreshing...better than honest tea... I tried TJ's first but they didn't have it but they did have some other items I like to buy and then the whole foods...and of course they had it...so I brought a few bottles...love love the stuff... then hubby was off to work and I went to my room to relax and surf the web...
Uneventful weekend...tomorrow we are supposed to BBQ but we will see how that goes...since that will have to be done by the hubby it will depend on when he gets off of work and how tired he is...
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Ah...mama said there would be days like this
Hubby as been working all weekend...which is fine, as of late he has been working the night shift so when he gets home he hangs around and then naps. And I usually just go back to sleep while he's napping...However, today, he had to work until noon so a 12 hour shift. I figure once he got home he would want to sleep but nope he wanted to do the things we had on our list of things to do, which was basically go by a house and trade in his car.
Turns out the dealership was closed, so we ended up driving 30 mins for nothing...Then we went into the car issue once again.
The car issue...both hubby and I have cars but mine is coupe which really doesn't work for me with a car seat. Hubby's car is older but four doors but it has it's own issues like the finicky heater, which is a really problem living up North. So we want to trade in hubby's car for a newer one or one that is more dependable. However, I refuse to finance a car since we really need to get the house first and hubby is worried that if he doesn't trade in his car we will end up with only one car which really doesn't work for him...le sigh...I am so over the car issue.
So after heading back towards the MIL house... I decided I didn't want to go back the MIL because hubby would be sleeping and kids were at a picnic...so I drove and drove...I was trying to find a movie theater on MIL's side of town...well I guess I turned the wrong way because before I new it I had driven 20 miles to a completely different town... I was tempted 10 miles in to turn around but the truth is I was enjoying the freedom and today is a beautiful day so I figured I would just go with the flow...I know that in a month there will be no joy rides and going with the flow.
I end up in a cute town and found a movie theater but decided to hit up the Marshalls instead and found a few baby things...it was good...and it allowed hubby the space he needed and the ability to sleep.
On days like today though i really miss jogging...Used to be that if I was really fustrated and needed to clear my mind I would get on a treadmill or a track/trail and just walk or run until I had cleared my head. I would admit...I didn't do it too often but having the ability to do it was nice...I know I will hate working out once I am able to start again but for now I miss it.
So in an ode to stress relieving workouts...there a is contest on DC Rainmakers for a Garmin Forerunner 310XT. I would love to have one of those once I start back my exercise regimen and running so I entered...
All in all it's been a quiet weekend...
Turns out the dealership was closed, so we ended up driving 30 mins for nothing...Then we went into the car issue once again.
The car issue...both hubby and I have cars but mine is coupe which really doesn't work for me with a car seat. Hubby's car is older but four doors but it has it's own issues like the finicky heater, which is a really problem living up North. So we want to trade in hubby's car for a newer one or one that is more dependable. However, I refuse to finance a car since we really need to get the house first and hubby is worried that if he doesn't trade in his car we will end up with only one car which really doesn't work for him...le sigh...I am so over the car issue.
So after heading back towards the MIL house... I decided I didn't want to go back the MIL because hubby would be sleeping and kids were at a picnic...so I drove and drove...I was trying to find a movie theater on MIL's side of town...well I guess I turned the wrong way because before I new it I had driven 20 miles to a completely different town... I was tempted 10 miles in to turn around but the truth is I was enjoying the freedom and today is a beautiful day so I figured I would just go with the flow...I know that in a month there will be no joy rides and going with the flow.
I end up in a cute town and found a movie theater but decided to hit up the Marshalls instead and found a few baby things...it was good...and it allowed hubby the space he needed and the ability to sleep.
On days like today though i really miss jogging...Used to be that if I was really fustrated and needed to clear my mind I would get on a treadmill or a track/trail and just walk or run until I had cleared my head. I would admit...I didn't do it too often but having the ability to do it was nice...I know I will hate working out once I am able to start again but for now I miss it.
So in an ode to stress relieving workouts...there a is contest on DC Rainmakers for a Garmin Forerunner 310XT. I would love to have one of those once I start back my exercise regimen and running so I entered...
All in all it's been a quiet weekend...
Friday, September 3, 2010
Grateful Friday
The other day I had a mini breakdown with hubby because he wanted to use the car seat his niece and nephew used when they were babies and his mother was watching them. They claim that the car seat was hardly used but it was used...and I am trying to tell the hubby that you don't use hand my down car seats and he is trying to convince me that it was barely used. Of course after about 5 mins of this I get emotional...my baby deserves new stuff he doesn't get a nursery just as yet but he will get one just later in life...but a new car seat I can provide him and gosh danit I will...
What does this have to do with being grateful...
Well after my mini breakdown...I realized that I need to be more grateful I am not on the streets, I still have a job, I can afford a home I just need to look for one...and I am going to be a mommy...so I am grateful for family that help out in times of need..and I will remind myself it could be worse...Not that any of that means I won't be getting a new car seat for Jelly Bean because I will...he deserves a new safe and clean car seat.
So thank you GOD for family, friends and a husband who loves me...and even more so for the baby that keeps rolling around in my belly...
I know in the end it will all work out.
What does this have to do with being grateful...
Well after my mini breakdown...I realized that I need to be more grateful I am not on the streets, I still have a job, I can afford a home I just need to look for one...and I am going to be a mommy...so I am grateful for family that help out in times of need..and I will remind myself it could be worse...Not that any of that means I won't be getting a new car seat for Jelly Bean because I will...he deserves a new safe and clean car seat.
So thank you GOD for family, friends and a husband who loves me...and even more so for the baby that keeps rolling around in my belly...
I know in the end it will all work out.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Doctor's Appt
Today is another Doctor's appointment...
There are only 4 weeks to go until I reach 40 weeks...wow...I am about to be a mommy...it blows my mind every time I think about it.
Today I meet the new doctor that just joined my OB practice...I love my other two doctors even if neither of them is the GYN I got accustomed to...they have gotten to know me in the last few months...what I am not sure about is this new doctor...I mean this late in the process I am not really fond of the idea of someone new...Not that I don't think she will be good...I am sure she will be but to have to incorporate another doc is a little nerve wrecking at this point...That's why I agreed to meet her on her first day in the office. A little crazy I know but I want to see how she is under pressure of meeting new clients and getting accommodated to a new place...so we shall see.
In other good news...it turns out my practice no longer takes turns being on-call with another OB/GYN practice on weekends...so it means that when I do go into labor I will definitely have one of my doctors there ...preferably one of the one's I have been meeting since the beginning of this journey but just knowing it will be one of the 3 makes me feel better...
Update on the new doctor after the appointment...fingers crossed she is amazing.
There are only 4 weeks to go until I reach 40 weeks...wow...I am about to be a mommy...it blows my mind every time I think about it.
Today I meet the new doctor that just joined my OB practice...I love my other two doctors even if neither of them is the GYN I got accustomed to...they have gotten to know me in the last few months...what I am not sure about is this new doctor...I mean this late in the process I am not really fond of the idea of someone new...Not that I don't think she will be good...I am sure she will be but to have to incorporate another doc is a little nerve wrecking at this point...That's why I agreed to meet her on her first day in the office. A little crazy I know but I want to see how she is under pressure of meeting new clients and getting accommodated to a new place...so we shall see.
In other good news...it turns out my practice no longer takes turns being on-call with another OB/GYN practice on weekends...so it means that when I do go into labor I will definitely have one of my doctors there ...preferably one of the one's I have been meeting since the beginning of this journey but just knowing it will be one of the 3 makes me feel better...
Update on the new doctor after the appointment...fingers crossed she is amazing.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Long weekend Plan
I am excited for the long weekend, I get out of work early tomorrow and then I get Friday off, if I wasn't so preggers I would drive my car to visit the fam but 6 hrs in a car at this stage of the game is not an option. I do have some plans for the weekend though since I will have sometime.
Since my little bean will be here in 4 weeks and I am completely unprepared.
I will be washing his clothes so that we can pack him something in my hospital bag, getting a car seat- Babies R Us is having a 25% trade in event that I will be taking advantage of. Will need to pull out the bassinet and changing table at the MILs so that he has his own space. I went through all the baby shower items and my little guy really cleaned up. I am also going to buy my breast pump this weekend with the gift cards we got. So excited...Things aren't perfect but my little guy won't know that he's just going to be adjusting to things on the outside and seeing the faces of the voices he's been listening to for so long...I am really getting excited.
Other plans for this weekend - maybe the beach. Especially if hurricane Earl holds off. Me and a few coworkers are thinking about going to the beach...but now people are talking about asking people to maybe stay out of the water on Friday...if that happens then I will just stay home and do baby stuff and look for a new car.
Other than that this weekend is about making room for baby at MIL and looking at homes. And then if we are lucky a small cookout of some type.
What do you all have planned for the long weekend.
Since my little bean will be here in 4 weeks and I am completely unprepared.
I will be washing his clothes so that we can pack him something in my hospital bag, getting a car seat- Babies R Us is having a 25% trade in event that I will be taking advantage of. Will need to pull out the bassinet and changing table at the MILs so that he has his own space. I went through all the baby shower items and my little guy really cleaned up. I am also going to buy my breast pump this weekend with the gift cards we got. So excited...Things aren't perfect but my little guy won't know that he's just going to be adjusting to things on the outside and seeing the faces of the voices he's been listening to for so long...I am really getting excited.
Other plans for this weekend - maybe the beach. Especially if hurricane Earl holds off. Me and a few coworkers are thinking about going to the beach...but now people are talking about asking people to maybe stay out of the water on Friday...if that happens then I will just stay home and do baby stuff and look for a new car.
Other than that this weekend is about making room for baby at MIL and looking at homes. And then if we are lucky a small cookout of some type.
What do you all have planned for the long weekend.
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