Nesting

Well, at this point I am pretty sure I'm nesting. I don't really remember nesting with Joseph, I guess just getting married was nesting enough for me at the time. Ha Ha! But this time around I have cleaned out and organized the car, all of the baby clothes -including the 3-6 month and 6-9 month. I have cleaned out all of my dishes, cleaning products, Joe's clothes, my clothes, Joe's toys, I am now tackling ominous laundry (which is my least favorite), stocking up on things like cleaning products, toilet paper, paper towels, and starting to plan a menu for at least the first week, and made a few minor changes to the blog. I wanted to totally overhaul the background, but I am looking for just the right color schemes. So it will most likely wait until fall.
I have been pretty good about not splurging with the baby, but below you will see a pic of my most recent purchase. I stumbled upon this website called ETSY (don't know if anyone has heard of it) where people sell handmade items. They sell anything from jewelry, clothes, baby items, toys, home decor, books, stationery. It reminds me of a little boutique. It is the coolest website. Anyway, I just happened to find this mobile, and thought how classic, simple and beautiful, and perfect to go above the baby's bed. This mother of two makes these pinwheel mobiles, and even does custom orders. I went with the one pictured because the room will be a celery green, with ladybug bedding so the red and polka dots are perfect. I have posted a link to ETSY on the side of the blog. Plus she is sending me lots of business cards for all of my pregnant friends. Hope to post some pics by Friday. I am taking Joe to playgroup tomorrow. I have a doctor's appointment on Thursday, and a family get together on Thursday night, to go through my grandma's family photos. I have three more shifts at work before maternity leave, and I am hoping to take off 14 weeks. Fall is my favorite time of year, so my head is swimming with all of the things I want to do together as a family. If anyone ever says your life is over when you have children, they are sadly mistaken. It is just beginning!

Sleep, Huh? Who needs sleep?

Tick tock, you never think you will get to this point, but here we are the month of. Just wait until the night before, right? Well at my OB appt yesterday, she seems very proactive (couldn't think of a different word) about me having a VBAC, should I go into labor early. But anything after 39 weeks she is guessing 9 lbs, so we scheduled the c-section for August 18. At this point I am miserable, but things just aren't ready at home (story of my life) so I am willing to wait.
As for sleep, some nights I may sleep for 3-4 hours at a time, but I have to be fairly dehydrated and not have any heartburn (which depends on dinner). Most nights, like last night I am awake every hour. I even tried a bath before bed and read a book about baby sleeping habits, but nothing works. I know everyone goes through this, but since it is morning and Joe is raring to go I have to bitch.
I tried to take pics of Joe last night when he was eating corn on the cob, and an ice cream cone on the front porch, but he is more interested in looking at the pics on the camera than letting me take some. Besides the ice cream was extremely messy, but fun none the less. Lately, it seems that Mondays are whiney, hyperactive days for Joe, then by Wednesday, Thursday, Friday I have him straightened out. Hmmmm, wonder what goes on during the weekends?
Today I am going to get my hair cut and darkened. Not sure how dark, knowing me it will probably be subtle, but getting my hair cut is one of my favorite things to do. Glad to work the weekend, since there is a heat advisory, and it rained all week long.

Same story, different sono

Well, today was I think my sixth sono for this pregnancy. And yet again, little miss is measuring two weeks big, and at a minimum of 6 lbs 15oz. At this point of 36weeks and 3 days she should weigh 6lbs. One of the pictures from todays sono was an upward view of her nose and mouth, where you could see both nostrils, pouty lips and what looks like some chub around the cheeks and chin. The sono tech also remarked that she does have hair. We've been busy around the house, running errands and making room and trying to organize our limited storage space. Although things aren't quite ready around the house, I am excited to meet her. I have a doctor's appointment on Thursday, and every Thursday until her arrival.

Joe the Gardener

Tuesday, we tried to get Joe to play in the pool, but he was more interested in yard work and the water hose. I may not post until next week, but I have another sono on Tuesday. Not really expecting any big news or changes with it either. But it will be nice to see her again.

Celebrity Rubber Duck

When I saw this rubber duck I thought he looked very similar to two different people. Focus on the hat. Here is Joe desperately needing a bath after playing outside.

A Week in the Life of ...

It's late Friday night and I work tomorrow, but I wanted to post these pics from the week. Just below, is Joe and his baby doll (really a gift for baby girl) who he has become somewhat fond of. So I decided to make it his for now. Here he is brushing his teeth next to her and then later that night he just brought her to the table and started feeding her grapes. At that point I knew this was his baby. Then there are some pics of Joe helping me in the kitchen, him in his new pool, and then helping dad in the garden. I can't tell you how awnry he has been, but then the next day he is as sweet as a peach. Oh well, enjoy the pics, and I hope to post next week.

Baby Shower

Today at work, some of the girls I work with threw a baby shower for me and baby girl. Intially, I protested, because I didn't want anyone to make a fuss, but I thought it was the sweetest little baby shower ever. So for any of the girls at work who read this blog, thank you so much, it was the best lunch break I've ever had or will ever have in the PICU. I am so proud to work with such caring, generous people, and to call you all genuine friends.