Yes, its true. I am officially in my third trimester starting today. I am very happy to be beginning the last leg of this journey, and I am getting very nervous and excited to have a little baby girl in my arms soon! Everyone can tell I am very pregnant now, with the big basketball I have for a tummy. Strangers give me certain looks, sort of like "Aw how special" crossed with "Aw you poor thing". It does make me feel like being pregnant puts you in a special section of the population. Most people give me the right of way, are more courteous, etc. Its kind of fun.
I have two more months of work left before maternity leave. Still not sure how long Im going to take. Im thinking 5 months. But for now, the work is calling....
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Sunday, June 25, 2006
Nursery Furniture
We have picked out my crib and glider chair. Very fun. Here is the crib I ordered (note: those are not my crib linens and the finish I chose is a "distressed white" for a little "shabby chic" touch that I think will go quite nicely with the room.
We picked out a sleigh back glider and ottoman in a natural finish with cotton cushions in a pretty pastel stripe. Here is the model and finish and fabric for our chair. 
And the best part is that these items were in stock! We will pick them up next week. The nursery is really coming along. Now, if we were just having as much luck with the name situation...
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Monday, June 19, 2006
Baby Stuff
I have been shopping alot lately for the baby stuff. And wow, is there alot of stuff you can buy! I am loading up my registries (at Pottery Barn kids and Babies R'US) with pretty much anything I can think of, and I have my experienced sister in law Krissy (two girls aged 4(almost) and 9 mo.) to help me to tell me the things I really need. It is quite fun, but a little overwhelming for me, the non-shopper. But its lots of fun. Then I take Greg down to the store and he falls in love with the Bugaboo Chamelon. The top of the line, celebrity adored, stroller. I have to admit it pushes around alot smoother than the other ones and has about every feature/position you can think of. Greg was especially charmed by the "snow" position. I can just imagine trying to manuever my way around in Tahoe deep in powder with the stroller!
Baby girl is kicking and moving all the time. I got a prenatal heartbeat detector so I can listen to her heart. Pretty cool. I feel very close to her already. (I guess she is pretty close as I carry her around in my abdomen 24-7!)
I have outgrown some of my maternity clothes which is pretty sad. But Krissy just got hers back from a friend so now I have some new wardrobe choices. Belly is getting pretty big and I still have 3 months to go!!!!
Baby girl is kicking and moving all the time. I got a prenatal heartbeat detector so I can listen to her heart. Pretty cool. I feel very close to her already. (I guess she is pretty close as I carry her around in my abdomen 24-7!)
I have outgrown some of my maternity clothes which is pretty sad. But Krissy just got hers back from a friend so now I have some new wardrobe choices. Belly is getting pretty big and I still have 3 months to go!!!!
Friday, June 09, 2006
25th week
I am halfway through my 25th week now, getting nearer to that 6 month mark. Getting bigger, feeling heavier, and sometimes feeling a little spacey and dumb. I think I've got "Baby Brain".
Having some aches and pains, mostly back and rib pain. A bit early for the rib pain but its probably bc I am so short. Had the 24 week check up on Tuesday, heard the heartbeat (142 b.p.m), had my uterus measured, cervix checked, and was told everything was shipshape. I have gained a total of 16# so far which seems on track.
I went down to SoCal last week, visited with friends in SB and then with my family. Will probably be my last trip down there before the birth as I dont really want to fly anymore. Of course I can until something like the 33rd week but I've been getting dizzy and nervous on planes lately. And since I can't take anything for the anxiety....just better not to fly.
SB was beautiful and so nice to see everyone! Suzanne's baby Aidan is a month old now and was very precious. I asked both her and my friend Sara (who had a baby girl last fall) alot of questions about the labor process and I have to admit, it sounds a little frightening. But there's no going back now!
Im looking forward to a summer of hopefully a bit lessened workload and alot of baby preparation. Greg and I are working on names and like the feminine, a little old fashioned names. The nursery is coming along and we are working on the house, and spending time with our "first child" Luca Bella (our lovable chocolate lab)
Having some aches and pains, mostly back and rib pain. A bit early for the rib pain but its probably bc I am so short. Had the 24 week check up on Tuesday, heard the heartbeat (142 b.p.m), had my uterus measured, cervix checked, and was told everything was shipshape. I have gained a total of 16# so far which seems on track.
I went down to SoCal last week, visited with friends in SB and then with my family. Will probably be my last trip down there before the birth as I dont really want to fly anymore. Of course I can until something like the 33rd week but I've been getting dizzy and nervous on planes lately. And since I can't take anything for the anxiety....just better not to fly.
SB was beautiful and so nice to see everyone! Suzanne's baby Aidan is a month old now and was very precious. I asked both her and my friend Sara (who had a baby girl last fall) alot of questions about the labor process and I have to admit, it sounds a little frightening. But there's no going back now!
Im looking forward to a summer of hopefully a bit lessened workload and alot of baby preparation. Greg and I are working on names and like the feminine, a little old fashioned names. The nursery is coming along and we are working on the house, and spending time with our "first child" Luca Bella (our lovable chocolate lab)
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