32 weeks!

3 reasons I love being pregnant

a day late.

Yesterday my sweet, loving, wonderful, witty, fun husband turned 25.

Happy Birthday!

I love this man so much. Everyday I love him more.

aaaand these baby pictures of him make me like him too :)

(I hope my son looks like his daddy)

FAQ's

We all know with pregnancy comes unsolicited advice, and awkward questions from everyone. Now, I do not mind either. At all. Please, tell me things I may not know. I want to know everything! And I love being pregnant and any chance someone asks me to talk about it, I will. I thought I'd share what I have been hearing the most of lately in case you too, are wondering.

Are you going to breastfeed?

Yes, yes, yes. I am going to. I catch my self saying "I'm going to try!", but I don't like the sound of it. I will breastfeed. I will. I am terrified of not having milk. That is my one fear. I am ready to endure the pain, and the hard work that is breastfeeding. I am ready for all that...but I fear nothing will come in. I pray everything will go smoothly in that department.

Are you having him at the hospital?

Yes. Home births have no appeal to me.

Are you going to get drugs?

Yes. Natural birth has no appeal to me.

My other biggest fear is having to have surgery. I really want to be able to have a vaginal

birth. I am although having him in a hospital, because I understand things happen and he

may need to arrive via c-section. I am preparing my mind for that.

Does he have a name?

#1 question always. No, he is not named. We are throwing Sawyer around, but it is not set.

My husband fell in love with the name Theodore and has not given up hope for it. I hate that name. We kinda stopped talking about names a few weeks ago. It just goes nowhere. I do not feel like I need to see him to name him, but that may just be what happens.

Are you going to cloth diaper?

Not that I know of. I have some diapers already and I figure people will give me more, so I plan on using those. I haven't done much research on it, but if I did do it, it'd probably be just when we are at home.

Are you going back to work?

As of now, yes. I plan on working about 2o hours a week once he is a couple months old. I hate answering this question because I feel judged. I wish I could stay home, but this was not a planned pregnancy and had it been a year down the road I probably could stay home. We just moved into this home and my income is still needed. I do love my job and it is very flexible and I am so grateful for that. We are trying to work out the budget, downsize somethings and cut out others so my income is not such a big stress.

Will you be pumping?

Yes. I plan on pumping at work. My dear friend lent me her Medela In Style pump (yes I got new equipment for it). I want to avoid formula at all cost. Part of that is because I believe breast is best, but the MAIN reason is because breastmilk is free. I am all about free.

any more questions? ask away! and give me any tips you may have!

30 weeks.

This is a little late. I am 31 weeks today!

boy, I feel like I've grown! well, he has!

D.C. Day Three

Our last day in D.C. we wanted to do a couple things: The Holocaust Museum and the National History Museum. Oh, and I wanted a milkshake.

We got to do all 3! yahoo!

I didn't take as many photos. The Holocaust museum doesn't allow them, and it was a rainy dreary day. The Holocaust museum was so nice and beautiful for being a place to remember such a horrible time. It was my favorite part of the whole weekend.

Isn't this sign eerie? its from the Cold War era. It was so awesome to be somewhere that is so so old!

Wow. What a great little "babymoon". I loved D.C. so much! I have never been to the east coast (minus one layover in the Atlanta airport). Chris and I are both into history and love museums so this trip was perfect for us.

When we got home my feet were so tired I took off my boots and my ankles and feet were so swollen! It was really bad, my first episode of swollen prego feet! I also had many contractions after getting home. I think it was all the walking we did. Everything is ok though, I went to the Dr the day after we got back.

Thanks to my awesome husband again! Gosh, I adore that man.

D.C. Day Two

Day two we got up early to enjoy breakfast and go see everything! We walked everywhere. It was exausting by the time we were ready to leave, but definitley the way to go!

Me and the babes! Its funny, for as much as I was walking that day, he was still moving all the time. Everything I read says walking will put them to sleep, but not for this little guy. I can't wait to meet him!

We were surprised to see a couple cherry blossom trees in bloom. They are so beautiful! We stood there getting photos of them for a good 30 minutes, I bet everyone thought we were nuts!

We got a little tour from one of those bike guys pulling a cart. We were tired from seeing all the museums and most of the National Mall, and this was a way we could see all the memorials without walking another 4 miles. It was worth it!!

The Lincoln memorial was my favorite!

D.C. Day One!

We left Friday morning from Phoenix and got to D.C. around 3pm. The cab ride to our hotel was kinda long...and after a long, foodless flight we were starving!
So we left our stuff in our room and ran out to find dinner.



We found this awesome salad place. It was so so good. You can pick a salad off the menu, or choose your own lettuce/toppings, and then they chop it all very finely and toss with dressing. It was delicious.



I had a Cobb, Chris made his own.



Their soda fountain was yummy too!

Later I wanted dessert, and lucky for me there was a cafe/crepery right across the street from our hotel!



Chris had gelato.



Yum I had to have a decaf cappuccino. There is no photo of my nutella crepe, but it was heaven.



Here is our hotel. We went back that night and enjoyed cable TV and HBO. Its a luxury when you dont have it at home!
Our hotel was so great. We got free breakfast buffet, which was not what you think....it was tons of fruit, pancakes, french toast, bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy, an omlette station, and a waffle station. I ate my fair share both days. Nothing beats free buffets!

Why my husband ROCKS part 3,298

While we were at the mall and leaving through Nordstrom, he snuck away (i was in the potty. usual) and bought me this bag:

He loves it too. Its "masculine enough", he says.

Then, Thursday evening he tells me we are taking a trip.
"where???"" He wouldnt tell me. He did call my boss and get me out of work on Friday, which I thought was pretty smooth.
Then, we go to the airport Friday morning, and leave on a plane taking us here:

Seriously. He is the BEST person I have ever had the pleasure of knowing, and he married me. Gosh I am lucky.

28 weeks

yes, I missed week 26. It was not a fun weekend due to the hubs having kidney stones...and I have a hard enough time getting him to snap my photo as it is.

I'm getting so frustrated with these photos. I wish the shoot lasted longer than 1.5 seconds.

a wish list.

Lets take a minute and drool over these pricey boy items, shall we?

Baby boy Toms. Need these.

Oh my goodness, they sell baby Jack Purcells! I love these shoes! (I do not believe these are the baby ones, but this is what nordstrom.com said)
(please don't tell me babies don't need or use shoes. I am going crazy over all the cute shoes!!)

These adorable tie onesies. My awesome sister-in-law made me one for Christmas, and since then I have copied her and made him a couple more. I used Chris' old shirts for the tie part. I love them so so much!

This diaper bag. I have been eyeing it for months...it seems just perfect for a little boy's mama.

I love all these crochet hats! I am trying to learn to crochet, but it probably wont happen before this little guy arrives. AND that owl hat, I adore it!

(thanks google images for the photos, I don't know whose pictures these are)

Oh little Sophie giraffe. Why are you $20? You sure are cute, and expensive.

I am so excited for this boy to be here! I am 7 months along...I can't believe it!

Its official.

I'm showing. Getting big. In my 3rd trimester! EEK! 3 more months, can you believe it?!

Strangers love talking to a pregnant girl. They also love making little comments.

Heres what I've heard lately:

"When are you due." (like I have to tell them, not even asked like a question)

at the store in an aisle where a 2 year old is throwing a fit: mom to daughter "You need to calm down, or this lady wont want to have that baby of hers." (all I can think is, my child will never act that way. Laugh at me, I know, I know)

"Can I touch your belly, my hands are clean!" (as her hand reaches for me) OH MY GOODNESS. And I say "Yes."!??!?! Mainly because: 1) I cannot say no to anyone or anything 2) I never want to seem rude and 3) I guess I would rather you touch it now when its nice and hard, than when I am sporting my usual un-toned stomach.

"You are going to have your hands full soon" Yes, and I can't wait!

"This must be your first. You're small" According to the scale, not really, but I do feel great.

"What are you having? What is his name?" Oh, he doesn't have one. "Oh, you must be waiting to see him and then you'll just KNOW what to name him!" Actually, I am dying to name him. I don't feel like I need to see him to name him. I feel like I need to agree with my husband on an name, ha!

Only a couple more months of this, and I am sure I will miss it...but then again I will have a lil baby boy in my arms instead. I can't wait!

September 14, 2010

I have been wanting to share these photos for a while now. This is the day I found out I was pregnant. I will never ever forget it. It seems like it was just yesterday!

I am not sure why I never posted them, but now seems like the perfect time since we just recently lost the lady who knew I was pregnant before I did.

I found out I was expecting at work, and this is a test from there (which is why they are a little different). My favorite nurse, Nancy, administered the test for me ( I had taken 2 tests the previous week that were both negative).
Sure enough, this is what we saw:








After much shock and and a call to my husband, I took this picture. I was so nervous and sweaty I had to take my over shirt off (I don't usually wear a tank top to work :).

Nancy unexpectedly passed away this past week. It was shocking, horrible, and tragic to say the least. She was an amazing woman who spoke her mind and cared about everyone. She was so happy for me this day, and every day since. She was the one person at work I asked all my pregnancy questions to. She was so fun, funny and upbeat. I will miss her so so dearly. I wish she was still here to meet my son, but more than that, I just wish she was still here.
I love you mama Riggs.

Frys trip on my lunch break.

I ran here on my break a couple weeks ago. This is what I picked up:

2-24ct 150mg Zantac

3 Hontest Tea bottles
Some random candy on clearance :)
Total before sale/coupons: $22.60
Total out of pocket after 5 coupons: $4.10

I totally stocked up on Zantac since there was a $5.00 off coupon on the internet and it was on sale a lot of places for $6.00. Heartburn has been so crazy with this baby! I'm very thankful for Zantac :)

Happy Valentines Day!

from the other two lovebirds in our house!

its been a rough one.

Thank goodness we celebrated Valentines Day early....because Friday at 1am my husband woke up with pain from one of these:

Yep. Kidney stones. He has never had one, so we weren't sure that's what it was. Around 2am, after much vomit and excruciating pain, we decided to go to the ER. The nearest hospital was PACKED. It was insanity. We were there for about 20 minutes and not one person said a word to us. So we left and went to a small emergency hospital. We got right in thankfully.

It was so hard to see my husband in so much pain. I felt so helpless, not to mention exhausted and hormonal. I just kept crying, and Chris kept moaning and pacing around for relief. I bet we looked like a bunch of loons.

Well, 4 hours, morphine and many tests later we finally got home and got to bed! He is on the mend but has yet to pass anything.

All I know is I never want my husband to feel like that again. It was heartbreaking. Is the worst yet to come? the passing part? We aren't sure, but this waiting game is awful! (for him, of course :)

Butter it UP

The one thing I am paranoid about is stretch marks. I know, I know. You will tell me it won't matter, they are genetic, you can't prevent them, blah blah blah.....
But I would rather get them knowing I did everything I could to prevent them, rather than doing nothing and thinking "what if" down the road.
Lately my belly has been so itchy. I am thankful for this little reminder to lather up my belly :)

Here is my belly, today, at 25 weeks 4 days. I love it right now! Look now this may be the last bare belly shot! ha!

Here are the things I have been using on my belly. I love all these products so much. I have even put some on the back of the toilet so every time I use the potty I later up. Excessive, I know....especially with the bladder of a prego.

Tree Hut Shea Butter. I have 2 tubs at home and 2 at work. Yes, I apply at work. I bring it with me to the bathroom. People think I'm nuts, and now you do too.

I bought mine at Costco in a 4 pack. I love every scent and its nice and thick.

Dermalogica UltraRich Body Cream. I got this from the last salon I worked at. Its a huge container of lotion. The scent I am not crazy about right now, and it does nothing for the itch, but it feels great going on and makes my skin feel even better.

Bio Oil. Again, don't like the smell. Its kinda yuck. Although I love how hydrating it feels and it lasts a very long time! And yes, I bought into the gimmick that it prevents stretch marks. Hey, I will try anything.

Mineral Fusion body lotion in Sunstone. Oh my, this smells so so so good. I love it. It is also full of topical vitamins and all natural. You can find this little gem at Whole Foods.

Maybe post baby I will let you know if anything works? I really hope something does. But if not, its all good :) I get a baby!