28 Weeks

Baby B is officially off her rocker! I think she is taking after my sister and going to be a competitive gymnast or something. It looks like small explosions in my belly as she flips and turns, a bit disturbing actually. She's given me a few swift blows to the ribs too. I guess she's taking advantage of the space while she has it. Soon she'll be crammed in there nice and tight.

I can tell a huge difference in my size in the last two weeks. I know i'm still not huge or anything, but shirts I could wear a few weeks ago, now look like Chris Farley in his "little coat". Kinda like this guy, haha:

Hit the Motherload

I had a very very successful trip to the Gap Distribution Outlet in Kentucky today. I got 2 pants, 2 shorts, 3 dresses, 2 skirts, 1 long sleeve, 1 zip up hoodie, 10 t-shirts and 7 tank tops, all for $120. I seriously have the biggest bag full of greatness. I am so happy to not have to wear the same 10 shirts over and over again for the next 3 months. I mean, I love what I have.....but after already wearing them for 2 months, it's getting old quickly.

I also ordered the chair for the babies room. I got the Dutailier Grand Glider Sleigh Chair. It is a harvest wood color, with a yellow microfiber fabric. Figure with the blue green on the wall, and the yellow shag carpet it will look really good. Won't be in for 10 weeks, but i'm still pumped about it!

Last but not least- Matt and I purchased our first item for Baby B this weekend. Since we have been given piles of clothes from my sister and law, we haven't bought any clothing items. I couldn't resist this onesie! If you know how much I love Halloween, you'd understand. It is so stinking cute. She may only be a few weeks old on Halloween, but i'm still going to put her little bitty body into this. Makes me smile:)

In a Rut!

Not sure what my problem is, but I was in a rut all weekend. I think the toll of moving to a new town where I don't have friends around, all the sudden feeling pregnant, being alone all day, and my mom are hitting me. I'm not depressed or anything, but not my happy go lucky self.

Headed to SC next week for a couple days to see my best friends, I'm hoping that is exactly what I need to raise my spirits. Guess I'm just apprehensive about the upcoming months, expenses, and not feeling attractive right now. As always, this too shall pass, but wanted to share my gloomy feelings.

On a positive note, it is supposed to be a beautifully sunny day- so hopefully I can job hunt, and get lots of errands done to keep myself occupied. Hope everyone had a good weekend.

Furniture is Set

The room still looks a bit bare . Without the changing table on the dresser, mattress and bedding in the crib, and chair missing, the room is choppy and plain. Once we get those last few pieces, and the top portion of the wall decorated, I'm sure it will be a whole new look.

I think I am going to order a yellow shag carpet (Matt loves shag) to go in front of the crib, and probably a yellow fabric for the chair. I am starting to look at gliders and chairs this week, we haven't picked anything out yet. I know they can take a long time to order, so hopefully I can quickly find something comfy that I like.

Here is stage 1 of Baby B's room. May be a few weeks before much changes, but it's nice to finally see some baby items in our home.

Yes, I swallowed a ball!

I am posting a rare view from the front. As you can see, it basically looks like I swallowed a ball. My hips have opened up over the past month or so, but luckily my belly is growing pretty much straight out. Not sure how great that will be for avoiding the ever dreaded "stretch marks" over the next 3 months. As long as I'm not producing a 10 pounder, I pray I'll be able to avoid those.

Had a Dr.'s appointment yesterday and all is well. My weight didn't jump like it did the month before, so that was a nice sight. I have to go get that glucose blood test next Friday. Being the complete wuss that I am, I am dreading another blood test. EEK! I figure if my mom can get poked and prodded every week, and handle having poison in her body......I can handle drinking a sugary fluid and getting a tiny bit of blood drawn.

Crib furniture is in and looks great! I'll post pictures once we get it arranged. Right now everything is kinda plopped in the middle of the room. The changing table for the top of the dresser was split, so they're getting us a new one. Otherwise, I love it! Ordered the Colgate Classica Mattress, which should arrive by Monday then we'll be all set to go.

Here's my 27 week belly...enjoy!

Splash of Color

It is weird to see color on the walls because our whole house is neutral and we haven't painted anything yet. I think the color looks good in the nursery. It is Sherwin Williams "hazel". Kind of a darker mint color. The more I look at it, the more I like it.

The furniture is being delivered at 7 am tomorrow morning. I can't wait to see the room once we put furniture in it. Have to buy a mattress for the crib, then I can get it all put together. Here is a before and after picture. We are having someone come and paint some murals on the top portion of the wall in the upcoming months.

Red, White and Boom!

The title was chosen for the 4th of July, and my ever larger growing belly.....hehe!

I took my 26 week belly pictures last Wednesday and then never posted it. Better late than never I guess, and a new one will be here in only a few short days. I'm still feeling really good, but have had the urge to pee a lot more over the last week. There have a been a few nights that she's kept me from falling asleep cause she is doing somersaults in my belly. It's weird to see her shift from one side to the other, but reassuring that she's moving a lot.

Hope everyone had a great 4th of July weekend. Mine was once again very busy. My sister and Nick came to town. We went and saw Wall-E on Thursday night, very cute. On the 4th we got up and had breakfast at the club, it was a dreary, rainy holiday. Had to do some stuff in Cincinnati on Saturday, then, since i'm super wife, I drove up to Dayton to meet my husband at our friends Shaun and Alison's 4th of July party. It was a long, and tiring day. Finished up by lunch and seeing Hancock with our friend Mike on Sunday, then Matt's family all came to our house to grill out last night. Whew, exhausting to even write it all out really.

Today is painting day. I have to go tape off the room and trim the edges. If i'm really frisky i'll go ahead and paint without Matt, but we'll see. I'll be sure to take a before and after picture. Since the furniture is in, I want to get it painted so it's all done and they can get everything set up in that room. Hopefully i'll have pics to post tomorrow.

Hope your Monday is sunny and cheerful!