Isn't this picture the cutest?!?!  Squirt is loving two of his warmest gifts, his Patagonia coat and his baby sherpa boots!  We took advantage of the beautiful weather today to go on another walk.  George had him in the carrier again and said he could relate to me being pregnant because he couldn't see his feet!  Yeah, try carrying that load for 9 months and then we'll talk!!!

So we took our Squirtmonster to the pediatrician this week for his two week check-up, in his third week of life!  Turns out...he is a giant!  My three week old infant weighs 10lbs 13 oz!  Yeah...that's right!  

My girlfriend's daughter was born two days after Squirt and I'm pretty sure she said she weighs 6lbs 13 oz.  I mean, Squirt could eat her for lunch!  

The baby is seriously huge, no wonder he wants to eat every hour!  Mama, however, is not so happy about that part!  Do you know how exhausting it is to nurse every hour???  Do you know how little I can get done during the day when I'm nursing every hour?  Does anyone know when my Squirtgiant will learn to cooperate with his mama?  So many questions...

Ok internet peeps, I'm off to nurse...again!  And then hopefully my pride and joy will decide to sleep for 6 hours (wishful thinking)!

you can call me mr. i-pee-all-over-everytime-my-diaper-is-changed

Here's a good one: I've never taken care of a baby boy before!  

I have a sister.  I don't think I ever even babysat for a boy that was still in diapers.  Therefore, changing baby boy diapers is brand-freaking-new to me!  And it is an adventure every single time!

When we were registering for baby gifts, I saw these little "peepee teepee's", and I thought they were ridiculous!  But now I know why someone would think to invent this.  Actually, it could be the most useful invention ever.

Specifically, my boychild pees all over himself approximately 85% of the time he has his diaper changed.  He finds it particularly upsetting when he hits himself in the face.  His mama finds it particularly upsetting when he pees all over freshly cleaned sheets!  We're working on a better system!

*****

This afternoon we ventured into the wild outdoors!  I think it was good for all of us to get out of the house.  George put him in the carrier and the three of us went on our merry way!  It was fun and relaxing!  Also, it made for a good photo op!

pardon the interruption

I'm sorry I've been neglecting my little blog here.  I've been kinda busy...having a baby!!!!

Yep!  Our baby has arrived.  Well...he actually arrived about two weeks ago (yes, I'm being vague on purpose).  Basically, he is the best baby that ever lived!  And he is ours!!!  In fact, he is Squirtastic!

Labor was somehow wonderful and horrible at the same time.  I will spare the details for anybody who is about to have a baby or who is contemplating having a baby.  But just to be clear, no matter what happened in those two days in the hospital, waiting for my baby, it was all worth it.

He is amazing.  He hardly cries, but when he does it breaks my heart.  He eats like a champ, but what else would you expect from a nearly 10 lb baby!  

And very important, my Squirt is a little man.  There is no mistaking my baby for a little girlie.  He looks like such a little boy.  And I can't wait for my little boy to know his mama and hold out his little arms for me.  But in the meantime, I'll settle for watching him sleep peacefully on his daddy's chest (it's all I could ask for).

*****

As an expectant mother, I made every attempt to be prepared for the arrival of my child.  In the end, I decided that it was best to be prepared to be unprepared.  This was the best idea I had in nine months.

Oh.My.God.  There is nothing you can do to prepared for the arrival of your first child.  I'm acutely aware of that now...and I got lucky with this one!  

But, the crying, and the feeding, and the pooping, and funny faces while he sleeps.  Nothing could prepare me for this.  I almost never know why he's crying.  I never know when he wants to eat (which makes venturing out of my house terrifying at this point).  You never know what to expect in the diaper, but the explosive poop (which only happens when his dad changes him) is hilarious.  Oh and I've been peed on more times in the past two weeks than I would care to admit to!

And the faces, oh the faces.  His little face makes the most unique expressions while he sleeps.  Including smiling.  I'm desperate to know what he dreams about.  I imagine it goes something like, where's the boob, I can't find the boob, I need the boob, oh there it is....yesssssss.

*****

If I could rewind for two seconds, to a pre-baby topic, I would like to share the funniest thing I've ever seen.  A friend of my sister's, who is quite hilarious if I might add, likes to read this blog and she was curious about the belly photos.  

Apparently, it warranted an internet search (the network as my grandmother calls it)!  And this is what she found!

The best part is that I looked at the first picture and laughed.  Then I sent her an email that I was completely disturbed by the link.  But later, I was showing George and he scrolled down, something I had neglected to do.  Oh...it got MUCH worse!  So click on the link and make sure to look at the WHOLE page!  It's worth it!

*****

Ok, so here's what I'm sure you've been waiting for.  And since I'm not currently emotional and freaking out I'm going to post some little photos of my pride and joy!  (Sorry family, I don't think any of these are new to you.) Enjoy!

I'm off to partake in some QT with my boys now.  Peace!

are we there yet?

This is what you look like when you are 40 weeks pregnant, all your finals are done, you're done working, you can't sleep, you're uncomfortable, and you're NOT DILATED AT ALL!

Translation: I'm over it!

I was pissed when she said I wasn't dilated at all.  This is how that conversation went:

OB NP: Well, you're 50% effaced.

Me: And...

OB NP:  And, that's better than last time.

Me: (In my head) That was three weeks ago!  Of course it's better than last time!  Unfortunately, 50% effaced isn't really helping me out here, lady!!!!  Grrrr. 

*****

So, I promised I would show pictures of the nursery.  And I have them.  Unfortunately, they're not turning out like I was hoping.  But you can see our wonderful, made-with-love bedding and wall art!  

The problem was that because the room is so small I couldn't get a good angle.  Either way, here are some pictures of the future location of our Squirt...once he vacates my uterus!

i would like to give some thanks

I am having an amazing Thanksgiving and am feeling like I would like to proclaim my thankfulness to the world!

However, I have to say that Turkey Day 2010 did not start out so wonderful.  First I was canceled from work.  So I had to kiss that holiday pay goodbye.  This always makes me feel guilty, which generally means that I do not go back to sleep in the morning.  This happened to me this morning.  But to be honest, I wasn't sleeping very well anyway, boo.  

The day continued to be icky as I was having some serious contractions this morning.  That, of course, made me all anxious and annoying.  But my loving George came to the rescue and was all supportive and understanding.  And that is when my day really picked up and caused me to want to scream my thanks from the tops of the trees.  

That being said, let's get to the thanks already.

I am so thankful for my family.  They are so amazing and supportive.  They are so excited about this little Squirt, so much more than I ever expected.  My mother, who hates talking on the phone, calls me regularly to check up on me.  It makes me smile every time.  My dad must know I love him because he asks me every time I talk to him how much weight I've gained, and I haven't screamed at him once!  And hanging out with my beautiful sister, who is so kind, independent, strong, motivated, and full of love, is absolutely the thing I miss most about home.

I am also thankful for George's family...he obviously is too!  I am clearly a unique brand of crazy in this family and yet they seem to like me just the same.  They are so open and loving and I always feel like part of the family.  The best part is seeing how much they love George.  I obviously think he's the best person ever and am so thankful that his family helped to make him like that!

I am super thankful for my Squirtfetus, a) because he was finally conceived and b) because he is going to grace us with his presence very shortly.  Speaking of that, I am so glad that he has not shown his little face yet but I am eagerly awaiting his arrival anytime after Tuesday!  He is obviously the best fetus a mom-to-be could ask for and I think that speaks volumes about how awesome he is going to be in the future!

Related, I am most thankful for my husband.  Without him I would have no fetus and no future little family of my own.  Today he was awarded the Best Husband Ever award by a seriously biased judging panel!  He is normally amazing but this year he has been exceptional.  He is supportive, understanding, and (almost) always says the right thing.  When I told him I felt so lucky that I had such a supportive husband, he looked at me like I had three heads and said how else would I be?  This is exactly my point, not every girl gets this lucky, but he just is that awesome without trying.  He always tells me how proud he is of me and even tells me that I'm not crazy when I clearly am!  He's so fantastic and I can't imagine my life without him.  In the last 11 years we've grown and changed so much, but are always getting closer.  I can't wait to see what happens in the next 11 years!

And now for some photo fun!  I am seriously thankful for the Thanksgiving dinner that George made today!  It was possibly the best Thanksgiving dinner we've ever had (sorry moms)!  He such a great cook and everything was fantastic!  In fact, it was so great I was inspired to take a picture of our feast (I felt like a certain food-blogging couple we know..what up guys!)!  

Yes, that is food for two people!  Also, while it is difficult to see, I would like to be thankful for my awesome gravy boat!  It was given to us as a wedding gift and it is seriously great!  I have never really liked gravy before but this year it was superb!  

And I am grateful that it is supposed to snow tomorrow and Saturday.  It would really make me so happy!  I know I'm the only one who thinks that but everyone else can suck it!

Ok, I think I've proclaimed enough thanks for one day.  Instead I'm going to hang out with my man.  And for those of you who don't care about me and only come here for the baby news, well, haha!  No I'm kidding, don't fret, nursery pictures will be up soon!  And of course, soon there will be a totally inappropriate number of baby pictures posted on this little blog!

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving!

update

I am still pregnant.

The end.

charades anyone?

Who likes Charades?  I've never really gotten into it but it seemed appropriate for this occasion.  (Warning: this might just be the most embarrassing picture I've ever taken of myself!)

 Is this:

a) a weight lifting belt

b) a torture device

c) a jock strap for your belly (as George stated when he picked it up off the floor)

d) a belly support band

So...this was given to me by a fellow preggo who just had her baby.  It's a belly support band (obviously).  All the girls at work swear by it so when I started getting really uncomfortable I thought I would give it a shot.  Turns out it's actually helpful but seriously the strangest looking contraption ever!

*****

Related...I got a request for a belly picture so here it is.  And yes, I am enormous!

This is us at 36 weeks and 5 days.  Last week I was ZERO cm dilated (yay).  However, I did learn the hard way that having your cervix checked is possibly the most uncomfortable experience ever.  That was a serious violation of my personal space!  Hopefully Squirt can hold out for just two more weeks and then we can all be one big happy family!!!

confusing times in the life of a pregnant woman

Did you know it's November 4th?  And did you know there are officially 32 days left until the predicted arrival of my Squirtbaby?  And did you know I'm freaking out?

So I've always wondered why mothers tell first-time-pregnant-ladies all the horror stories of labor.  I feel blessed that no one has felt the need to do this to me!  But, to be honest, I could care less about the horrible labor stories.  I figure, it's called labor for a reason!  I also have come to the realization that he's coming out one way or another so there's no need for me to dwell on it!

On the other hand, I didn't realize before that mothers also tell first-time-pregnant-ladies these vague stories of labor.  Which, I will tell you, are the worst!  I would much rather hear the painful stories about ripping and stitching and what have you, than hear about these phantom labor stories!  And to top it off, I heard like three vague labor stories in one day, and now....well now I'm freaking out.  

The first lady told me she woke up with a "feeling."  Yeah, I've never been pregnant before and I've got a lot of "feelings"... you're going to have to be more specific.  

The second lady told me that she thought she lost her (warning) mucous plug.  So I thought, ok, that's something I can look for.  Yeah, until I found out that not everyone knows they lost their mucous plug.  

Then the third lady told me that she had some GI upset (see how I was nice there and not too graphic!) and that it's an indication that labor will start shortly.  So now I've got some GI upset (sorry for the details) and am convinced that I could go into labor at any time!

The good news is that last Friday I was worried that I was going to go into labor...you know, because of these vague symptoms I was having...but I didn't.  So one week down, four more to go!  But in the meantime, poor George has to hear every other day about how some random fingernail pain means I'm having the baby in four hours!  Sorry honey!

To add to the stress, I have already convinced one teacher to let me take my final early.  I'm hoping that today I'll be able to convince the other one.  Which of course would mean that I got everything in order, so that I could be done with my semester early, and ready for my Squirtchild, and then he'll come seriously early and my planning will have all been for nothing.  (Yes, I've been told before that I am Type A.)

Basically, the moral of the story is that I'm worried and confused about pregnancy and labor.  Every time I have back pain or a headache or a general feeling of malaise I'm worried that the next day I'll go into labor.  Even worse, and feel free to laugh, I'm worried that I'll be in labor and not know it!  It sounds crazy but I'm just not quite sure what kinda "feeling" means you're in labor you idiot!

So think good, non-labor thoughts and maybe I'll stop freaking out!

a short pregnant lady list...plus, a poll

You know how you know you're almost ready to have a baby?

1. You are growing out of your maternity clothes.

Yeah, basically I've switched to an all legging wardrobe.  It's not exactly what I would call... attractive.  But it is what I would call necessary. 

Don't get me wrong, my maternity jeans still fit in the butt and legs (thank God!).  In fact their almost too big still (can I get a hallelujah!).  But where the denim meets the band... it definitely leaves a mark.

Last time I wore my maternity jeans they dug into my Squirtbelly so much that they left a mark for two days!  Way to make a fat pregnant lady feel good about herself!

2. You can't breathe in any position.

There is no position that is comfortable any more.  I used to be able to recline alittle and open those lungs right up.  Not anymore!

Basically, the only position that is comfortable is laying on my side on the couch.  That position is very good for watching TV...but not very good for studying.  Which is to say that I've been good-for-nothing!

 3. You have crazy dreams about labor.

Last week we went for a tour of the hospital.  That same night I had a dream I was in labor and was at the hospital, walking around, trying to progress, blah blah blah.  So after a while, I was starting to progress and finally I was like ok this is it!  For some reason George, my loving husband, was not with me.  But when I got back to my room, I opened the door and George was standing there holding our son and goes you missed it!  Goodness, talk about guilt, he's not even born yet.

So the moral of this story is that the countdown is on!  Only 6 weeks to go and we're finally getting closer to being ready! 

We did have success with the second crib, which made my uterus jump for joy!  And George said he felt much more like a dad after putting together the stroller!  Now we just have to install the car seat so that our little Squirtbaby can actually come home from the hospital!

 

And now for a Squirtnaval poll!

George is convinced that my belly button has popped! Needless to say I quickly corrected him and said it has indeed not popped!  This conversation has actually been going on for weeks now...even after we saw a woman whose belly button had actually popped and he still believes he is right!

So here is a seriously unflattering pictures of my belly button (our new camera is so fantastic that it is able to show every little peach fuzz hair on my baby bump and the exact pattern of my lovely dark baby bump line...I know, it's totally gross, don't judge).  Let me know what you think!

***I would just like to add that while I am a total blogslacker, I have been trying to post this for the past three days and Blogger was being a bitch!  So it's only partly my fault, and partly Blogger's fault (I know I'm blaming an inanimate object, but I was seriously trying!!!).

time sure is flying

Can you believe that tomorrow marks the start of week 34? 

Me niether!

Only 6 weeks to go.  Well, with any luck, 7 weeks to go.  George thinks I'm crazy but I'm hoping Squirt will listen.  Baby, Mama would like to focus on one stressor at a time, while she still has the opportunity.  Please wait until after Dec. 9 at 4pm!

We had an amazing weekend.   Saturday we went to a breastfeeding class.  I warned George that it may be a little too hippy for us but it was actually very interesting and informative.  Then we had to do a little shopping...at which point the belly aching started.  But we finished the night with some amazing dinner out and a little football at home!  (Yes, we're old.)

Today was another amazing baby shower.  My wonderful friends threw a great shower with even better food!  And since my main focus recently has been on food I would say it was a success!  No, I'm joking... everything was amazing and everyone is so generous and creative!  Thanks guys!

So I went to the Dr. last week, and everything looked good.  I feel like I'm getting so close...they look at me like you've got a while lady!  Yeah, so from now on I have to start going every two weeks.  Now...I'm not saying that I love having other women inspect my business but if they don't check me everytime then I just don't know what I have to do in there every other week.

DoctorOB did say that she thought the Squirtmonster was head down which is good.  But some one at work thought he looked like he'd dropped. I feel like that can't be a good sign but unfortunately I've got evidence that seems to show just that. Boo.

Ok so for once I'm going to keep this short because last week I spilled wine on the keyboard and now all the buttons are sticking (please note that I was just holding the wine...well maybe tasting the wine...but it wasn't actually my wine)!  No matter the situation, typing is starting to be a serious work out for my swollen pregnant lady fingers.

Here are some interesting photos to compare last week and this week!  Enjoy!

Week 32

Week 33

Note the "dropped" appearance...I hope it's just the angle!

FYI...our nursery is still not done due to technical difficulties. Once it's done we'll definately post some obnoxious/proud parent photos!

Peace!

varicosities, belly button fuzz, and other pregnancy ailments

Ok...so I'm just going to pretend that I didn't set myself up for failure, by promising to update my blog more.  Yeah, just forget about that!

For real, I had good intentions, but life has a tendency to get in the way of blogging!  However, after my lack of blogging was commented on by a certain blog stalker (you know who you are), I felt it time to get back to it!

So we're rockin' and rollin' over here, right on into week 32!  Can you even believe it!  I am now officially a mobile home (and yes, that refers to both my size and my purpose)! 

In the last week I have ballooned, or rather Squirt has ballooned!  I think he's supposed to be about 4 lbs now!  And it is unbundantly clear that he is outgrowing his current residence.  I no longer am getting this cute little Squirt kicks.  Nope, instead I can feel him twisting and turning as if he's trying to get comfortable.   Have you even woken up in the middle of the night because your significant other was elbowing you in the head?  That's what it feels like!  As in...it's not pleasant.

The other news is that my feet are in a constant swollen state at this point.  So much so that I'm sure my grandmother's feet probably look better than mine right now.  It's insane.  I know it's normal, but it doesn't make it any less uncomfortable...or embarrassing!

I will say (even though it will make me feel like my grandma, again, to complain first and then say how lucky I am) I've been pretty lucky overall (see!).  I know people who were sick for 9 months, or on bedrest, or being admitted to the hospital on an oddly regular basis for Braxton-Hicks contractions.  None of that over here, thank goodness (although I am tired and crabby and can't breathe)! 

My belly button is even in it's proper location!  Well, at least close to it's proper location.  I think it might be trying to pop now but so far I've been vigilant about pushing it back in!  And, while I normally am the Queen of all Belly Button Fuzz, this half outie situation has forced me to relinquish my crown, at least temporarily!

But really what I feel most lucky about is that I have no varicosities!  Because, (I'm sorry to say my childless friends) you can get them everywhere (as in everywhere)!  I won't terrify you with the details, I'll let the baby book do that for you!  But again, I have a friend who had some varicosities in some uncomfortable places and she was miserable for a long time!  So thank you Squirt for making me feel nothing but love for you!!!

Somewhat related, I also want to thank my family and friends, and George's family and friends for the wonderful baby showers I had last week!  All the aunties and grandmothers worked really hard to plan these showers and I am seriously grateful for that!  Everything was lovely, and everyone was so generous.  We feel so lucky!

Here's a look at a crazy pregnant woman at 32 weeks!

And here is a look at the things crazy pregnant ladies pass on to each other!  Don't worry, it only looks like it's from the 80's!

Alright well, I hope you're all finding pleasure in my pain!  I'm out!



week 29: attack of the hormones

Attention world: the second-trimester-honeymoon-phase is over!

Consider yourself warned.

Let me just tell you that at the beginning of this third trimester some horrible, imaginary, out-of-my-control switch was flipped and it is Hormone Central over here.  All kinds of hormones: good, bad, happy, sad, angry, hungry, frustrated, anxious...you name it, I've experienced it.  Translation: I'm freaking emotional!

It's awful.  I'm tired, overwhelmed, and irritated.  Everything is bothering me and the worst part is that I know it and yet, I can't control it.  Bad!  Bad hormones!  I've been on the verge of tears for like four days now but they just won't come.  I know I'll feel better after (unfortunately, that is a concept lost on the male species) but I can't do it.  Want to know why?  I don't have time!

Between work and school and growing a baby there is no time to breakdown.  There's plenty of things to make you want to breakdown but no time to actually do it!  (In addition to not breaking down, I've also not exercised, cleaned my house, eaten a healthy meal, or done a plethora of other essential baby preparation things.)

Damn this being an adult thing!

There is good news though!  I think...  We've just about decided on a daycare for Baby Squirt.  We don't have a name for said baby, but he will have a regular daytime appointment with 5-7 other babies!  Now it's on to the pediatrician.  See, I can just work on checking off one baby necessity at a time!

Also, I'm very excited for some family baby showers that are coming up.  I know everyone has been working hard on their plans and I can't even tell you how much I appreciate it and am looking forward to them!

Even better, I love my kid so much I can't even stand it!  I can't wait for him to get here!  Well...I can wait and I hope he waits because he needs to cook some more and Mama has a ton of stuff to do before then.

 

That being said, I was too impatient to wait for my wonderful husband to get home so I tried a self portrait.  It's good-not-great but will definately do the trick!

Ok I'm off to tackle some more homework!  Maybe next time I'll address the wonders of the pregnant navel!

week 28? already?

I've had a request for more frequent posts, so I'll give it my best.  But I can't make any promises...you know, what with school, work, oh and the fact that my life is boring!!!!  No, I'm kidding!  I actually would like to post more frequently so I think a little pressure might just do the trick!

So we are into week 28 and according to "What to Expect..." my child is the size of a head of cauliflower!  What the...?  Seriously?  I feel sorry for all the women across the country who are reading week 28 and thinking that their kid is spherical and lumpy!

What the book should say is, "it's week 28 and you now have a Ninja Fetus!"  I'm not even joking!  George about fell off the couch when he felt that!  It was like Squirt was practicing doing the speed bag on my uterus!  Unfortunately, as smart as my Squirt Ninja is, he can't seem to do it on command.  We will work on that over the next couple of weeks and hopefully he will be ready to perform at the upcoming baby showers!

So yeah, week 28 huh?  We're just moving right along aren't we?  Yeah, that means 12 weeks or so to go?  12 WEEKS PEOPLE!!!!  Sense the tone!  I'm freaking out right about now!  We have no furniture, we still have major things left off our registry, we haven't signed up for any classes, and there's something else...what was it...oh right!  My little bundle of Squirt is due on Dec. 6 and as of right now I have finals on Dec. 8 and Dec. 9!!! 

Serenity now!  Serenity now!

Goodness, maybe I need a time out!  Or maybe I should be reading instead of blogging!  That sounds more like it!  I'm sure everything will be fine.  According to my husband (you know, the one who's really smart and doesn't worry about anything), everything is going to be fine and my worrying isn't helping anyone.  While he may be right, it in no way is going to make me calm down!  If I could only convince Squirt to cook for an extra week then maybe my worrying would subside.  But I hear it doesn't work like that...oh well.

Alright, here is the week 28 masterpiece.

And, for anyone who for one second thought about telling me that I hardly look pregnant, here's an in-your-face shot of my massive body habitus.  There is no denying it now...I'm a house.  I feel like I need one of those red flags you attach to oversize loads sticking out of your trunk on the way home from Home Depot.

Ok mama needs to go to bed now because work comes early in the morning.  But I suppose I should read something first...or maybe review who is on my fantasy football team...hmmmmm.

do i look pregnant now?

Oh.  My.  God.  Time does fly!  It's been so crazy this month and I feel bad that I haven't gotten to update the old blog like I've wanted to.  Boo to that!  But if you can believe it, tomorrow me and Squirt will begin our 27th week together!!!

Here's our current picture.  You know, the one in which I look TOTALLY pregnant!  And please excuse the wierd dimple on my abdomen...it's either a shadow or the skinniest part of me!  Oh, and I had to get a different view today because I had just been napping on my right side and had lines all over me...oops!

So let me explain my absence.  In addition to just being plain exhausted, trying to register for the right combination of classes, scouring this town for good, affordable daycare centers, and working more than any normal pregnant woman should, we were on vacation!  And it was glorious!

We went to Seattle (where it was unseasonably hot) and Vancouver (where they are Canadian).  Now I am a big fan of Canada...ask George, it wierds him out...but let me tell you one strange thing: I was basically the only pregnant person in Canada.

Here, I am surrounded by pregnant women, all swollen and waddly.  But in Canada I got the stink eye from random people on the street!  Apparently it is not en vogue in Vancouver to lug your little Squirt down their very fashionable streets!  Oh, but we prevailed!  And truthfully, in the end we did see two other pregnant ladies braving the childless streets of Vancouver.

I have some lovely pictures to share.  I had to choose wisely from the 1274 pictures that my shutter-happy husband took.  To his defense, I don't think we have 49 pictures of birds from this trip.  No really though, he's very handy with the camera and therefore we owe these wonderful moments in time to him!

We're on a boat!  Well... we were waiting to get on a boat!  We took a little ferry ride from Seattle to Bainbridge Island (which I completely recommend because ferries and islands are awesome)!

Here is Squirt are 6800 ft.  Oh yes, that's what I said!  We hiked a bunch that day.  It was exhausting but this Mama is tough!  And worriers, you can relax, we all made it safely back!

Everyone sing along now..."this hills are alive, with the sound of music."  If you don't immediately want to sing songs from The Sound of Music when you see this picture then something is definately wrong you (*cough*George*cough*).

And finally, here is the aftermath.  My feet were normal-pregnant-lady-swollen the whole trip.  But, on that red-eye flight home something mysterious happened to them.  Luckily, I was poised for action and ready to have some photographic evidence this time.  Truly, it's disgusting...I don't mind if you laugh, it's gross!  I mean my flip flops left a mark...you know that's a bad sign!  (BTW, I took this picture with my phone so please excuse the crappy photo...although maybe this picture doesn't need to be any clearer.)

Ok, I'm off for now but will definately make a better effort to update in the future!  Mama out!

16 more weeks of bloatedness

Good God...my feet are so freaking swollen!  My toes are like tiny cocktail weenies.  I know what you're thinking...I'm damn sexy!

I took a red-eye flight home from CA Sunday.  I actually laughed out loud when I saw my swollen feet.  George also found it very humerous.  I wish I had a picture to show you but after only 30 minutes of sleep on the plane it slipped my mind!

This is my pregnant self, with Squirt, in CA.  We definately enjoyed the wonderful weather!

So we're now at 24 weeks and Squirt is right on track.  I asked my OB if she thought my weight was on track, lucky for me she said yes.  She did, however, say that babies get fat from carbs.  Basically, I'm going to give birth to a turkey by the time December comes around...oops!

There is a picture of Squirt at 24 weeks.  I have discovered an interesting phenomenon with these pictures...they are making me look thinner than I actually am!  Shocking, I know!  But trust me, I am enormous! 

I know your next question and the answer is yes...I have developed a waddle.  It's really concerning, especially since I know I'm doing it.  At the end of the day, when I'm super tired, it's even worse.  God, I'm excited to see what new and exciting pregnancy problems will pop up in the next couple of weeks to go along with my duck butt (insert eye-roll here)!

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaand, we're back

Sorry about the little hiatus.  I had to do some stressful but necessary things including writing two final papers, buying a Squirtmobile, and pretending to take care of my husband after he had his wisdom teeth out.  (I say pretending because he didn't actually need my help...because he didn't think it was that bad...I thought I was going to die...labor is going to kick my ass!)

Now onto the Squirt update!  Squirt has been hopped on something that past couple of days.  I suppose it could have something to do with the donuts I ate today (yes, that was plural).

Speaking of donuts...next weekend the worst horror of all horrors will happen...I will be pregnant in a swim suit.  Gasp!  I contemplated buying a maternity swim suit but then I realized that I had no intention of wearing a swim suit outside of my deck after next week.  So, instead it's just going to be me looking like I live in trailer!  Whatevs!

Back to Squirt!  He's awesome and I love him.  We started painting his room and I have a feeling that it's going to look great.  Thanks to George because he is the Master Baby Room Painter! 

Also related to donuts, I seem to remember reading that Squirt is going to double his weight in the next month.  He's getting so big.  We can't wait to see him!

Here's a peak at Squirt after 22 weeks!

week 21

Today is the first day of Week 21! 

According to 'What to Expect When You're Expecting', Squirt should weigh 11oz.  Yeah, about that...Squirt definately seems to have my genes because he is way ahead of the game here (i.e. will be a giant baby). 

At the ultrasound last week he weighed 12oz. already!  The doctor said he was only measuring four days ahead of schedule but I'm afraid that if he continues at this rate things are going to be pretty rough for me come December. 

Also, this could ruin my delusional plan to deliver on my due date.  Look at Squirt, already trying to push my buttons!  Ha!

Moving on, because I know I'm going to get this question with increasing frequency... we do not have a name yet.  And when we do have a name we're not telling!  I welcome suggestions but you'll have to wait until he arrives to find out the final verdict!

Last, here is the Week 21 picture.  I'm actually loving this picture because it does not make me look as fat and bloated as I feel (hint: if you think I look fat and bloated in this picture you should a) keep it to yourself and b) multiply that by 1000 and that is how I feel!)!  Also, this picture does not show the ridiculous sunburn I got this weekend, so bonus!

oops

In my excitement I broke like a million rules!  The first pictures I posted had my name and hospital number all over them.  If you happened to have been as excited as I was and saved them, could you please not post them anywhere!  The new images are name free and fully approved!  Enjoy!

it's a...

It's a boy fetus!

Hurray!

Our baby boy was a champ at his ultrasound!  He was very active and totally healthy!  We're so excited!  It's so much more real now that we know what we're having!  We can't wait to see our little man!

Ok, well I can hardly concentrate because I'm so excited but I wanted to post his little pictures!

Profile

Foot

Money Shot!

we've got movement

So this is the big news today...Squirt likes everything bagels with cream cheese and cucumber!

Squirt was sooooo active today.  I've been feeling these little punches for a while.  But today apparently Squirt was really enjoying my sad little lunch of a bagel and cream cheese.  I was getting so many huge kicks I couldn't even believe it.  George was of course outside washing the cars and by the time he came in Squirt was in a food coma and resting. 

Then...after my popsicle Squirt got another little sugar rush and was so enthusiastic that I could see little baby kicks on my giant donut bump!  Seriously people, Squirt only weighs half a pound!  That must have been some crazy excitement over a cherry popsicle!

Now, I have been pretty chill about all things pregnancy but this was nuts!!!

Unrelated...I would like to give fair warning at this point because the rest of this post contains pictures of the baby bump progression up to this point.  Proceed at your own risk!

Week 8

Week 9

Week 11 (No, I'm not trying to hold my boobs!)

Week 14

Week 15

Week 17

Week 19

 

Ok yes...I wear alot of workout clothes!  Cut me some slack, I'm growing out of my clothes at an alarming rate and I have to wear something!  And I do actually get dressed when I leave the house, btw! 

Stay tuned for the post tomorrow...the one is which Squirt reveals it's gender (and therefore will no longer be an it)! 

But right now I need to go see how Squirt feels about chocolate-peanut butter ice cream!

welcome

Hi!  Hello!  Welcome to our baby blog (insert gagging sound here)!

No really, there is no other way to put it.  It's a blog...about our baby.  And...it's also about our lives leading up to the arrival of our baby and the chaos that will surely ensue!  So for those of you who are still here...we're so glad you've come.

The plan is to keep it short and sweet!  Just the fun details of our child sleeping, screaming, pooping, what have you!  Also, hopefully lots of photos...just remember the rules!