38 weeks and counting

So today is 38 weeks. It's been harder getting out of bed, in and out of the car, just getting harder to move around in general. It seems I'm always making a mad dash for the nearest ladies room (tmi, but i know you mommies understand!). I also seem to be getting klutzier, dropping things and bumping into everything! I've developed what I call "monkey feet" as I pick up everything I drop on the floor with my toes/feet instead of bending down. I cannot see my feet, I'm almost about to give up putting lotion and shaving my legs (but vanity prevents me from doing so, lol). I barely sleep because there is just no comfy position nowadays....

I am still working and plan to until I go into labor so i can have a longer vacation / time with my little bundle of joy. All in all, it adds up to one tired Mommy-to-be. And everyone tells me, this is nothing compared to when the baby is here.

Needless to say, I really am barely sleeping, my mind runs a million miles per hour, thinking about the labor and delivery, the post partum , recovery, laundry, cleaning, cooking, diapers, taking care of the dogs.... etc, etc.

But in spite of all my anxiety, there is one feeling that surpasses it all, and that is excitement. I cannot wait to hold my little one in my arms. I know it will be all worth it once I see him.

Baby Shower!

The last few weeks have been hectic. Couple of good things: I got a promotion at work (yey!), have all the baby stuff ready and even packed for the hospital, attended a Prepared Childbirth class, and had my work and family baby shower.

It's 36 weeks today and I have an ultrasound tomorrow to see how big Baby E is. I'm pretty excited, scared, nervous! In the next few weeks, I have a few pediatrician interviews lined up, a Baby Care and Breastfeeding class, then I start my maternity leave. Well, i start my leave 1 day before my projected delivery date. Baby stuff is expensive, so Mommy's gotta work, haha.

Here are a few pictures, and I will try to upload more soon!

UPDATE: Baby E , at 36 weeks, is approximately 5 lbs 8 oz



Some treats at the Work Shower



Diaper Cake from Sharon, who also hosted both showers
Scented candle party favors



At the house, the stork was my hubby's one and only
special request for the shower



And this is me at the end of the shower, tired but happy



MLD: Finally Felling Better!

It's been a while since my last post, and a few things have happened-- Hubby and I celebrated our birthdays last week (our birthdays are a day apart!), put together more furniture, still prepping the house, work, work, work! And then I got sick!

Normally, it takes me a day or two to recoup, but this time, it took me a whole week. I was stuck at home, in bed, couldn't really do much and just spent most of my time asleep or resting. I like a good "vacation" as much as the next person, but when I am sick and stuck at home and cannot do anything, it just makes me antsy!

Anyway, today, I finally made it back to work, I still feel blah but hey, baby stuff is not cheap, and 'ya gotta work right?! I decided to punch up a pretty blah outfit with a bright pop of color (via my bag). I love this pink/magenta bag. If you are a fan of the TV show Royal Pains", this is the smaller version of the bag Divya (Hank's Physician Assistant) carried the whole season. I have been coveting it since I saw it when the season started, and 'lo and behold, I stumbled upon it at a very good price (at the Dooney & Bourke Outlet!) and decide it was my birthday gift to myself :)

Hello, Monday!



Croc Embossed. I like the look of exotic leather, but not a big fan of real exotic leather.
Too scaly!!!!

Belt and a necklace are the only other accessories.



The Nursery Reveal Part 1

It's been a busy week, both at work and at home, and I have not had much time to post anything at all! I hope everyone had a great Labor Day weekend. I know I did-- I got to finish putting together some things for the nursery and for the guest room, AND i got to just lay on the couch and play with the dogs and watch movies and TV almost all day yesterday.

And to top it all off, Texas is finally experiencing some nice weather. This whole week's forecast is high 95' and lows in the mid 60's! It's a welcome relief for little old pregnant me (I've been toughing it out in our 100' ++ weather for the past , hmmm, 50 days or so!).

Here's a quick sneak peek at the nursery. It seems like I change things around every couple of days, but for right now, this is how it looks like. I'm still debating if I want to paint the walls....

But definitely, the "theme" is animals + sports. Eric, my husband, who is crazy about cars wanted that to be the theme but I convinced him animals and sports would be cuter for right now. We can do cars (or robots, or dinosaurs, or whatever Baby E will want) later on.

So, what do you guys think?

I put together the bookshelves and table!

Mommy Musings: Gifts and Gift Registries



Everyone has been asking me for my gift registry, and while I've started on 3 (Amazon, BabiesRUs, and Target), I am honestly not sure if I am even adding the correct things to it. Every "Essentials List" I see/read are different! There ARE some basics, which I've added, but for the rest, it's been taking me a while to read product and consumer reviews.

In spite of that, a few of my friends have already given me little baby gifts. One of my closest and dearest, Cloe, just moved (out of the country), but before she left, she made sure she sent Baby E lots of gifts. It was such a great surprise, and I am truly lucky to have such awesome chicas!

One of the first gifts Baby E received (or this is actually more for me, I think) is a pretty cute photo frame. My friend Sharon  gave it to me at work on day, and when I saw it, i just about melted! Funny story about it-- when I saw the photo frame, I said "How did you get my baby's picture?! I haven't sent that out to anyone!". She looked at me funny and pointed out, it was the stock photo that came with the frame. I guess a lot of baby sonogram pics look the same, haha.

I put Baby E's picture in the frame and it sits on my desk here at work, so I can look at it when I'm having a stressful day and remind myself what a little blessing I have with me right now. Is it weird that I am already inlove with my son before I've even met him?



Left- stock photo
Right- Baby E



Mommy Musings and MLD: It ain't easy being green

It was a pretty quiet weekend. On Friday, we were at the doctor's office for a check-up (no gestational diabetes, whew!) and the 3D ultrasound. Unfortunately, Baby E is currently in frank breech position (both his legs over his head) so we did not get clear pictures. We get a second try in a few weeks. I have to be honest, it worried me, but the technician was telling me to relax because I still have 12 weeks for Baby E to turn into the correct birthing position... So I'm keeping my fingers crossed he does it before I go into labor!

On the home front, I put together 2 bookshelves and a mini cabinet for the nursery, and it is slowly coming along. I think I will be done with it by this coming weekend (If my husband finds the time to get the rocking recliner from my sis-in -law, that is!).

I mostly stayed at home, but on Saturday, hubs and I hit Cracker Barrel. Since San Antonio is still in the triple digits, I opted for a simple maxi dress and tried to keep cool.

The wait at Cracker Barrel is never boring, there's so much to look at!
I am loving all these apple thingimabobs (my kitchen has a red/apple theme)

At Cracker Barrel



Accessories of the day