Just Some Thoughts...

34 Weeks


As I enter Week 34 [!] I’ve been thinking that I truly have enjoyed/do enjoy being pregnant. It’s a content feeling and fulfilling, it’s amazing watching my middle section morph and grow, and feeling The Boot roll around daily in my belly is comforting - I’ll miss those waves of motion!


I want to enjoy this, because we truly don’t know whether we’ll do this again or not.


Every day I’m thankful she’s in there. I think it’s ironic how when you’re younger you try to prevent pregnancy and then when you decide you’re ready -  your body may not work with you.

I’ve also realized the importance of having family nearby. My only regret in life thusfar is not living outside of Ohio [I guess London for 2 months partially counts], but now that we are moving to “newborn” stage, I find it comforting to know so many family members are close by, excited and ready to help when needed.

Wee Hats!

33 Weeks

Oh my gosh who was I kidding - these partial pink items are great! I like when they are paired with browns. I hope to goodness she still comes out a girl - otherwise, we’ll need some new clothes!

And since I’m not a hat person [ahem, the hair!] I’m going to enjoy finding fun hats for The Boot!

33 Week Bump

I feel like this side photo is a bad angle - all belly. But that’s how I feel and what’s starting the lower back aches! 


I dropped a few more dollars this weekend on clearance long sleeve shirts - didn’t pay over $10 for any shirt, but everything in my closet isn’t LONG enough! I even have a pregnancy top that isn’t long enough anymore! Ack! 


Hopefully these 4 tops I bought will last me the rest of my time!

Friend Shower

Last weekend our close friends threw us a casual shower - families welcome, heavy appetizers, beer and great weather! The kids had fun outdoors and even had their own planned activities. The Dads participated in one very funny diaper-changing competition. 


It was absolutely perfect and lovely and fun - just how we’d want it! 


The lovely hostess had a coworker create this hilarious/amazing bump cake and adorable owl cupcakes - the shower was themed slightly owls and I loved it! My friends pay close attention : ) 


I think we’re fairly well set with what we need - returning a few doubled items should help out with the rest of the nursing/feeding items we need. BumGenius is having a Buy 5 Get 1 Free sale up until Oct 31st  so we’ll be taking advantage of that to get all our cloth diapers gathered. 

Cat-Cows

33 Weeks


Had a busy week - interviewed our last of 3 pediatricians - I think the 3rd will be our choice - they are about 2 miles from  home and Dr. Fernandez was the calmest, most soothing woman I’ve ever talked to. 


We’ve also jumped onto the life insurance boat - another grown-up necessity. 


Tim and I both felt stuffed up and cold-like this week. We can’t figure out if it’s from stupid flu shots or not. Blech - I really don’t like medicine and vaccinations. The list of vaccinations for BGK was daunting and I want to read up on each one. 


I’ve also been doing BGK’s laundry this week so everything is washed and ready for her - what little clothes! It’s a good thing I don’t mind doing laundry.


And yesterday was a fairly nice quiet day - I say quiet, but I still ran to 4 stores for returns, then came home and cleaned the house. Then SAT - yesterday is the first day the lower back pain has kicked in. I’ve been practicing yoga once a week to keep my body limber - those Cat-Cows should do the trick. 


Today we’re going to Little Sprouts - my favorite USED baby store in Mason. Very cute things and Sundays, preggo Moms get 10% off. We need to get The Boot a winter hat and sweaters! 

Baby Video

My Dad sent this to me - very cute spin on the usual “weekly” photos!

Night-Time To Do List

Saturday morning and Sunday morning this weekend I woke up just before 4am and laid in bed awake until close to 5:30 am. My mind starts going and I cannot turn it off - mainly just a To Do list! Finances, emails, shopping, etc. Ridiculous. 


Both mornings I’ve nearly just risen from bed and started my day, but luckily succumbed to the pillow for another 1.5 - 2 hrs. My Mom does this often, too - she’ll send an email at 3am because she’s just... awake. Luckily we have a very quiet day planned so if I need a nap, I’ll squeeze one in!


Again, this is probably good practice for what’s to come!

Sorry, not a baby post -

[I never said this was a baby blog : ) ]

I wish we’d done this earlier, but we replaced our kitchen counters - woot! They were probably put in ‘97 when the house was [cheaply] built - white laminate and a cheap, cheap stainless steel sink. Easily stained and our disposal was weak, constantly having our kitchen sink back up - gross and stinky. 

We wanted to get this done before The Boot arrived - not to mention it will be a more user-friendly kitchen when we’re busy with her and cleaning bottles! We don’t have the money for new cabinets or the patience and time to paint them, so we simply added hardware which helps a bit aesthetically and functionally!

The most wonderous part; the integrated sink! My parents had this in their house and it’s just so darn nice, no goop and crumbs getting stuck in a sink seam. 

Tim and I were amazed at what makes us happy at ages 31/36 - ha!

Bump!

Just a few more bump photos - 29 and 31 Weeks! And yes, those heels are comfortable to me...

More Interviews...

Started “interviewing” Pediatricians this week - 2 of the 3 places we’re visiting are more of an open  house. Only one we actually get to sit down with an actual practitioner - hmmm.


Last night’s open house was fine - nothing really sparked with me at this option. Of the 5 couples, I feel like I was the only one asking questions, and I was the only one taking notes - ?? Tim reassured me, I’m just like my father and research more than the average Mom - ? Plus most of those couples are probably just going to sign up with the first Pediatrician they visit.

I had my family shower this past weekend - it was so lovely and touching that a lot of people drove far distances to celebrate BGK. Everyone was very generous with their gifts and I feel better knowing we have more of the “gear” we need to feel ready for her arrival!