So much to do... So little time

I took a mental health day yesterday and considering the slew of activity that is to follow in the next couple of weeks, it's a good thing I did.

We had another posting on our door yesterday (less than 24 hours notice may I add) that someone is coming to take a look at our place this morning. If no buys the darn thing it's going up for auction in December and then who knows what's going to happen with our living situation. So keep your fingers crossed for us to get an owner that wants the place as rental not a personal home.

Tomorrow is our first labor/delivery prepping class. After some crazy contractions last weekend, I had decided to pack "the bag" just in case and I think we both need some useful info on what to expect right about now. Sunday will be the continuation of the class.

Tomorrow also happens to be my baby shower. YAY!! A big THANK YOU goes out to our good friend Beth who is hosting the event (and expecting a little one in March herself). We'll let you know how it goes and hopefully post some photos as soon as we get a chance.

Next week, I have my very dependable backup co-worker on vacation, with billings and payroll coming up the following week there'll be plenty of prep work and not enough time in the day to get it done. On one hand it's a great way to keep my mind off of the anxiety of the BIG event and at the same time I'm ready to stay home and concentrate on what's really important. We'll see how long I'll last at work, sorry FFAers :)

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Baby Update: Week 35

I was finally able to make it to one of my acupuncture appointments, it's been well over a month and boy was it great. If I can suggest one thing to pregnant women out there (actually it applies to you non-preggers girls too, I've been going for years), that's definitely to seek alternative methods to get the comfort you need during this very laborious process. Not only does it ease aches and pains, but it is the best way to de-stress... You start to feel your body working properly rather than chugging along.

Next appointment is next Tuesday, upcoming doctor visit is also next week on Thursday. Now how to convince Kris to let my acupuncturist be there during delivery?

The Nesting Bug

I went crazy Saturday and purged just about everything I couldn't bear to look at in our house. Great for me... Not so great for my poor husband who had to haul all the stuff out of our place in the 100 degree weather. But this made some room for any stuff we may be getting at the shower this coming weekend. We also took some time to hang curtains in the baby's room and add a few decorative touches to house. I didn't even realize how long it has been since I've paid any attention to our place, I'm feeling a seasonal theme change coming on. Pictures soon to follow.

Doctor Visit

Week 34

Nothing exciting at the doctors office. I apparently lost 3 lbs, not sure how that happened since I'm feeling considerably bigger than the last time I went in. Otherwise, contractions are getting stronger but not consistent so everyone got a clean bill to go home and continue with what we were doing.

This hot weather is a killer!!!

Anyone have any bright ideas for things we can do to keep cool this weekend?

Gotta Take It Easy

Week 33

This is a between doctor visits post, the last visit was a week ago Thursday and I have one coming up next Thursday.

Baby update: Contractions have started!

I've been having pains for a while but they were finally confirmed as contractions on the doctors table last week. The intensity and length varies so it's not true labor yet, but it seems he just as anxious to meet us as we are him. Peggy (our fabulous nurse midwife) had a talk with baby and told him he has to stay put for another 4 weeks or else he doesn't get to go home with momma. I just can't imagine going through so much and not having him with us...

In the mean time I need to drink lots and LOTS of water, get plenty of rest and begin prepping. Our wonderful (and newly expecting) friend, Beth, has offered to throw me another baby shower. No woman can have enough parties!!! The date is set for August 23rd. We're putting off any purchases until then, but that's not to say that I can browse.

Being the forgetful pregnant woman that I am, I have forgotten about signing up for birth preparatory classes. With the doctors telling us to start expecting his arrival soon, you might imagine how relieved we were to learn that we have missed all but one registry deadline. We will be taking a weekend session of Childbirth A-Z at OHSU, August 22-23 (yes, I may be late for my own party on the 23rd but I will be there!). Synopsis: Childbirth A-Z will prepare you and your birth partner(s) for the physical and emotional demands of late pregnancy, labor and birth, and postpartum care of mom, baby and family. The class also includes a breastfeeding class offered September 2nd. Let's just hope I make it another few weeks or else I might have to teach the class myself.

Tomorrow is Toby and Brandi's wedding. Wish us luck (me mostly that I don't fall or go into labor) and visit soon for an update.

Much love,

The possibly sooner than expected, parents to be.

A morning in the life of an 8 month pregnant woman.

There is a blog written by http://work-girl.blogspot.com/ that portrays my frustrations of this day, it’s titled “Chivalry Is Dead (But Only in the Mornings)” dated July 24th, 2008. A fabulous read if you get a chance.

I apologize in advance for my, probably hormone driven rant but even living in this small city I am beginning to loose all hope for humanity.

Being a proud MAX commuter I run into more and more instances every day that convince me of an overall lack of chivalry in the modern day society. Take this morning for example, a typical 30-minute ride for me. ten minutes in and I'm still standing. Lloyd Center tends to be a popular stop for many and as expected someone got up finally giving me a shot at a seat. I am no racist, but a Hispanic woman cut right in front me to take it... Hmmm, an older workingwoman with who knows how kids at home, taking my seat... I think I can live with that. I then spend the remainder of my 20 minutes standing belly-in-face of a middle-aged man (wedding band and all) that was intently playing a PSP. His lack of acknowledgment dumbfounded me. He had no signs of a disability (other than the obvious), I didn’t know who to feel worse for, myself or his wife. Two stops before mine, the woman sitting next to him got off and I went in for some relief. The man’s smile was beyond what I had needed at this point so when he nudged me and told me that it was his stop I quietly looked at him, with no sign of hesitation to get up, and mentioned that it was mine as well. I can only imagine what my trip home is going to be like…

My current goal in life, to teach my son some manners!

Anniversary Weekend Part Deux

Mmmm... Waffles with homemade compote are GOOD (especially when made my your loving husband)!

Yesterday didn't quite go according to plan, but today is a whole new opportunity to make up for some quality time missed. We ended up buying a crib, I finished a sewing project and Kris worked on refurbishing a dresser we bought for pennies. Overall it was a baby-preping day, which we were long overdue for, but hey isn't an anniversary about us...

Today's plan (obviously not set in stone):

Breakfast (Kris' turn to make)

Roses and gifts

To be determined

To be determined

Dinner

Batman at the IMAX theater (this one is actually my idea and I can't wait!!!)

Anniversary weekend

So, our anniversary weekend has consisted of sleeping in, a fabulous breakfast and couples gardening therapy. Next on the agenda: Bargain shopping, getting Kris fitted for Toby and Brandi's wedding, dinner at Joe's Crab Shack and... (Classified)

Pregnancy update: the doc says he is head down and ready to go... Now the waiting begins and the toes continue to disappear :o)

My First Baby Shower!!!

Week 31

My fabulous co-workers at FFA threw me a great party! They know me all too well, I mean what more can a girl ask for than lunch from Pastinis, great gifts and scrapbooking... Ahhh, the essentials of life :)




















We are looking forward to taking it easy this weekend and celebrating our first year anniversary (I still can't believe how fast time flies). So far there isn't much on the agenda, something like dinner and a movie (if I can sit that long). Kris has promised me a fabulous vacation next year when we can both enjoy ourselves a little more and will be in dire need of getting away.

My mom is coming next week and I'm thinking we'll be using her expertise to finally buy some baby gear. Currently all we have is a rocker (that needs some TLC), a bassinet, dresser (also a work in progress) and a few accessories for decorating that will need some creative inspiration to put together. Honestly what do babies need anyway?

We've Registered

Week 28

A true womans philosophy: The best way to avoid the heat is to go shopping (well or window shop in this case).

With my first baby shower date set for July 23rd, we've decided to go ahead and get registered at Babies R Us (click to be directed to the registry website). We're also thinking of signing up at Target, more news about that to come. Use Kris' or my name to find us.

This is Baby's first Toy (it shakes and giggles if you pull the handle), we picked it up on a last minute getaway to Lincoln City in March:

Week 27 - Long Time No Post

Well we've been off to a long start but after some convincing from co-workers we are unleashing our Blog for everyone to view.

Give me a few hours to get this figured out then check back for recent photos and posts. In the mean time for those of you that have missed my progress here's a little synopsis...

1st Trimester: Shock and nerves aside, three words... Piece Of Cake! I lucked out, there were a few occasions where I fell asleep mid sentence but other than ultimate exhaustion I felt no symptoms of pregnancy.

2nd Trimester: We had a scare at 3:30am Week 13 after several hours at the hospital I was instructed to stay home and take it easy for a few days. Week 14... Complete bed rest. According to doctors I had a subchoriotic bleed that was the size of half of my uterus and if it didn't stop, I was in danger of losing the baby. Five weeks, five ultra sounds, umpteen doctor visits, hours of daytime television, hundreds of bonbons, and endless hours or boredom later I was released to go back to work in hopes that the problem would just resolve itself.

Beginning of 3rd Trimester: Well so far so good. My hormones have been getting the best of me as some might know but otherwise I feel good. Every time I look in the mirror I recognize myself less, I check my toes every from time to time and so far they're all still there, bending over not required. I'm determined to keep going to the gym and doing yoga to keep from sitting down one day and not being able to get back up.

13+/- Weeks remaining, wish us luck!

We're pregnant!!!!

January 26th (Week 5/Day26): Yep, a long morning at the Fairgate Inn with Toby and Brandi getting things down for their wedding, a nerve wracking drive to the store and then home, 3 minutes and what do yah know... We're having a baby.


To my husband, never a dull moment ehh!? As you know, you did agree to "in sickness and in health... til death do us part.." (Both which may come sooner than we both anticipated) I love you and can't wait to go on this crazy adventure with you.

Baby we love you and can't wait to meet you... Be nice to mommy!

And to all those that get the pleasure of enduring my hormone-manifested craziness... I'm sorry :-)


YAY!!!