Blackout

We are one of the lucky ones. 700,000 homes in Cincinnati are without power cause of the wind damage yesterday. All the streets around us are out, but somehow our neighborhood falls into a grid with power. I'm not complaining, I was very thankful for air conditioning and a working refrigerator yesterday. All the schools are closed, traffic lights out, ect from downtown Cincinnati up through Dayton. Ike definitely showed itself in full force in ohio, it was crazy!

Weekend was pretty much a bust. I think the maternity shots will be ok, but it was super hot and muggy and my hair was frizzy and I just didn't feel cute. The ohio state game was a complete joke, followed by a very long and frustrating night of being sober when you are surrounded/and driving around drunk people. *The car wouldn't start at the end of the night, one person was puking out the car door, people were grumpy, it was just not a good night!!!!! Then top it all off with a HORRIBLE Bengals game, with 50 mph winds that were crazy strong.

My Dr.'s appt. was cancelled cause dad's office has no power, so we'll see what they have to say on Wednesday. Oh yeah, had a job interview last week, fingers crossed I get some positive feedback. Otherwise, hoping for a much less "stormy" September week.

36 Weeks

My blood pressure was up again last night, but it is back down this morning. Not really sure what is making it fluctuate up and down the past two weeks. I can tell when it goes up cause my heart races really quickly and I have to take deep breaths. Hopefully it is nothing.

Going to be a busy weekend. Have my maternity photos tomorrow morning, and then my girlfriend Katie is stopping by for a visit. I can't wait to see her!!!! I think a bunch of Matt's friends are coming down for the Ohio State game. Then we've got the dreaded Bengals game on Sunday.

The ladies are busy working on the murals, but it's only about half done. I'll post pics when it looks more together, i think it's gonna be really cute!!!

Have a great weekend!

My little Ewok

Had an ultrasound this morning. Everything looks really good. There is plenty of fluid, all her organs look great, and her diaphragm is moving in and out. It said she is at 5 lbs 12 oz. If that is accurate she should be around mid to upper 7's when she's born. She seriously has the cutest chubbiest little cheeks, guess she is going to take after her father. I think she kinda looked like an Ewok! They also said she has a good bit of fuzz on her head, so maybe our child won't be bald:) (The ultrasound is looking straight down at the front of her face)

*My blood pressure had gone back down, so that is also a very very positive thing.

Showers a Go Go

I had 2, yes 2 showers this weekend. They were both fantastic. We have gifts coming out the wazoo. This picture isn't nearly everything. I think we are more than set for the arrival of Baby B, and her first year:)
Once my aunt sends me pictures from the showers I will be sure to post some.

The 1st shower was a brunch given by all of my mother's friends. The food was fabulous, house was gorgeous, and perfect weather for eating out on the deck. I got so many amazing gifts, I can't even begin to describe. These woman are amazingly generous, we are so grateful for everything they did. They purchased our stroller......I love it, and LOVE the orange! Let's think Clemson, NOT BENGALS!!!!

The second shower was with all of my mom's family. I'm glad I gave them a reason to have a little family reunion. Again, fabulous weather, and of course Amazing Benham's food. The guys watched the Bengals lose, and we opened gifts. It was GREAT!!! Baby B is one lucky little girl.

The CW

I officially love the CW. The best thing about Fall is new shows coming on TV, and the CW never disappoints. This week has been beyond exciting with the premiers of :

Gossip Girl


90210


and America's Next Top Model



I am also really excited about the new show Privileged premiering next Tuesday. Thanks CW for keeping me entertained after very long days!!!!

35 Weeks

The carpet came. It is super soft, and definitely the size we were picturing for the room. It isn't yellow at all, which is what I was assuming, but the white color works. It looks much better in person, and it feels great on your feet. They are going to start painting the murals on Monday!

Here is my 35 week picture. Baby B is growing growing growing. Crazy to think how fast you expand in the last 2 months compared to the rest of the pregnancy. Belly button is definitely flat! Went and checked my BP at Wal-mart, is has gone down since yesterday so that is a very good thing. I am getting an ultrasound next Wednesday to check out her size. I'm excited to see the difference from my 19 week ultrasound. She's gonna be so big!

Labor Day Weekend and Stress

Labor day was a hot, but eventful weekend.

Saturday we had Matt's 10 year reunion for Alter. I had my camera, but never got it out to take pictures. There were several other pregnant girls there, so at least I had some sober girls to sit and observe with. I'd say they had about 60 or so people come. Nothing too wild and crazy, just a bunch of drunk people hanging out at the Holiday Inn by the mall. I surprisingly know a lot of people in his class, so it really wasn't too bad.

We spent most of the day on Sunday at Alms Park in Cincinnati and then caught some of the fireworks. Next year we are hoping to get a ton of people together to go downtown to watch them, it is a great show they put on over the river.

Monday we didn't labor too hard, read and lounged around and then went to Matt's parents house to grill out. It was a nice holiday weekend.

Had a Dr.'s appointment this morning. They were a bit concerned because my blood pressure was up quite a bit. I don't have any protein in my urine, but they told me to pay attention if I start swelling or getting headaches. Made me a little nervous, but maybe it is just stress or I laid on the right side too much last night! I had actually lost a little weight since my last appointment, which i'm not sure how- I've grown a lot in 2 weeks. Also had the Strep test done, but otherwise we are set for another week. Fingers crossed my BP goes down and all is well.