37 Weeks

I have no excuse for my lack of blog posts. I really don't. I think it's because I haven't been in the office too much this week and the reality is that I blog at work. I have a lot pictures to post though - you're excited...I know.

First up - I mentioned that Stew and my Dad re-did our living room floors! I love it!!!

I don't know if you can tell - but he is looking at at little black and white kitty! He hates cats! 

Last weekend we purchased a few things that we needed for G's room and I worked on a few craft projects for the room as well. Here are some photos from his bathroom and his nursery. 

And finally - I'm 37 weeks pregnant! Only about 3 weeks until we get to meet him! I had a doctors appointment on Tuesday and all is looking great. His heartbeat was very strong and he was very active. My weight has stayed the same, blood pressure was good and my Group B was negative. My Dr actually said that she wishes everyone felt as good as I do. Awwww! My next appointment is 38 weeks, on Tuesday and Stew is joining me for this one. 

So here are a few 37 week photos - taken yesterday. 

*Beware - my first "belly exposed" picture is below. 

Stew and I are attending our last "class" - (Newborn Care) tonight...and are looking forward to a somewhat relaxing weekend with temps in the 60s! Yes...the Spring weather might finally be here. 

Happy Thursday! 

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Happy Birthday to a very special man in my life - my DAD!!!!!!

I love you, Dad! Enjoy your day!

Baby G can't wait to meet you - I've told him a lot about you.

Morning Laughs

Since Stew and I started dating - he has always left work before I was even awake. When I still lived at home - and he had his condo, I'd stay over some nights. He would always leave me a note in the morning on the kitchen table. That was 6 years ago. The "tradition" still lives on today. I go downstairs every morning and the first thing I do is read my note. Sometimes it's a simple "Have a good day - I love you"...others it's more detailed, like what Nate did (ate, went out...and so on). Well, as I may have mentioned, I've had some pretty bad sciatica and lower back pain lately...on Monday, it was so bad - I had a hard time walking. So Stew knows that for the past few days, I haven't been very comfortable. I had my 36 week check up appointment today - which I knew was going to involve my Group B Strep test and my first "exam" - I was a little nervous, so Stew wrote me a nice note...I get to just about the last sentence and see this...

Yes! That line reads "Hope you are in pain." I honestly couldn't stop laughing. I knew that he meant he hoped I WASN'T in pain...but just reading it makes me laugh...every time I looked at it over breakfast I just laughed. I took this picture and texted him that he was mean. HA HA HA! I love him so much!

After a good laugh over breakfast, I was off to my Doctor appointment. I did a lot during this appointment. Weight, urine check, blood pressure, filled out a questionnaire to see if I had signs of postpartum depression, was given a Group B Strep test (yuck) and had an exam. I am not dilated, but my cervix is thinning out. All looks good. She estimated his weight at 6lbs 3oz right now.

I discussed a few of my aches and pains - and all are normal, which I knew they would be - but it's nice to hear. I will be seeing my Dr every week now - a milestone of sorts. My next appointment is Tuesday. I am officially up 31 lbs.



A snow storm is coming into New England on Friday...not just a mix...but SNOW. Great! Hope you all are having a great week.

My weekend in 3 words...

NESTING. HAS. BEGUN.

Yes, it's true. I believe the "nesting" stage has officially begun. Now that I'm at 36 weeks - I don't know whether I'll have one or two weekends to get things done or 4 weekends. I have two major lists going. A list of things for Stew to get done around the house and a list of things for me to get done around the house and for work.

This weekend was busy and again - I think I "over did it". I couldn't get out of bed this morning. My back/sciatica was killing me. I'm sure all the errands and shopping I did, along with the cleaning didn't help. I finally did make it to the office around 11, but that wasn't before making about four different stops - the Bank, Dunkin' Donuts, Gas station and Home Depot.

This weekend I had my girlfriends baby shower on Saturday while Stew and my Dad put hardwood floors in the living room! I'm in love! They look so good and on Sunday they were finished. It was a lot of work - and I'm so happy. I'll post pictures soon. My Mom and I went shopping on Sunday while the guys finished up. I picked up a few things, but didn't get done what I had planned. Stew and I were so busy around the house, we didn't end up eating dinner until 8pm. No wonder why I'm so tired today.

Here is what we did get done:

• Hardwood floors in the living room
• New area rug - purchased
• House cleaned from top to bottom
• Baby safety items have been installed around the house
• Baby G's coat rack hung
• Bathroom baby items installed and ready to go
• Changing table ready - diapers & wipes
• Car seat base installed in my Jeep
• Grocery shopping - done
• Laundry - done
• Home office desk painted and antiqued by Stew! I love it. He did an awesome job.

I won't even begin to share the TO DO list...it's not too bad, but some items, like moving the grill, will have to wait until the temps rise above 30 degrees. Yes, it's in the 30s here today. I'm wearing flip flops. I don't care if my feet are cold. Nate was the only one around today and he couldn't help me get on my real shoes. Although, if I asked, he might have tried. 

This week I have a few things going on - my 36 week check up is on Wednesday and on Friday we are going to our favorite Mexican restaurant with my parents - a little "thank you" dinner for my Dad helping with the floors. They have the most amazing buffalo wings - I can't wait.

That's all for today - I'm off to rest my hips/back/legs and whatever else is aching on my body. I will post pictures of our new living room this week.

Enjoy your week!

35-34

Happy Thursday.

35 weeks...34 days to go! We only have 34 days until our DUE DATE! 34!!!! And we should just call it 33 because as far as I'm concerned - the day is almost over.

I feel like we still have so much to do around the house in preparation for his arrival, but I know he won't care if the hardwood floors are in or if his bookcase isn't completely decorated yet - but it's things like these that make me feel better calm if they are done before he arrives.

I'm waiting for my new (work) laptop to arrive - and I'll be able to get my home office set up. I'm hoping to get some things around the house done this weekend. I have my girlfriends baby shower on Saturday - and on Sunday, we are planning to do a little shopping. Stew and I might hit the outlets - he needs new sneakers...and Mama needs some shopping therapy.

This past weekend, Stew was good enough to put together all of the baby stuff we got - including the BOB, swings and seats. I put away and washed everything. Nate helped too.

He's so curious

Checking everything out

A quick story about Nate - I was in the dining room, going through some of the gifts. Stew and Nate were putting together the swing. All of a sudden, I look over at Nate, thinking to myself "oh he's so good, just laying in his bed" - oh no! Not quite. He got ahold of one of the small stuffed animal lambs that goes on the swing. It was soaked with drool and nasty. I put it in the washer - and it looked like new. I think we are going to have some Nate vs. Baby G toy confusion.

Last night we attended my brother in laws High School wrestling banquet. He's the head coach and the season is coming to an end - so he hosted a "non-school" affiliated awards night. It was such a great event and he did an amazing job! Well done, Timmy! I'm so glad we could be there.

Today, I had a busy morning - work wise. Now I'm looking at the clock wondering where the day went. I did manage to sneak in a call with Leanne, a visit from Stew and this post.

Yesterday - Stew and I had a lunch date while I got my tires rotated. And tomorrow I have another lunch date - with my Mom. In my defense though - I'm lucky enough to have lunch at a clients restaurant (amazing restaurant)...I need to pick up a few things from him. What better way to end the week. *And Mom, I'm dreaming of the day when I can have a martini with you...yes, at lunch. Don't judge. :)

So back to the 35 week update:

• Week: 35! (5 weeks until my due date)
• Baby: still doing great. A lot of movement, some are still scaring me. They are a lot bigger and harder movements and rolls. 
• Sleep: it's getting a little better. I'm still very thirsty at night. 
• Food: still the same. I'm not overly hungry - just can't cook chicken or steak.
• Looking forward to: EVERYTHING...but mostly that day when I go into labor. 
• Complaints: Nothing! Still loving it. 
• Next Appointment: Wednesday - then I have an appointment every week until he arrives! 

Baby G/Belly Pics: 

As you can see - Nate is my shadow lately

And finally - this picture below didn't come out the way I wanted, but after looking in the background, you'll see why I posted it. Nate's little head poking up. He is always right by my side, checking out what I'm doing. I really think he knows it's getting close. He breaks my heart sometimes. 

Happy {almost} Weekend! 

Our Couples Baby Shower

On Saturday night - we were lucky enough to have my parents and sister throw us the most amazing Couples Baby Shower!

Everything about the night was perfect. The decor, the company, the food and the drinks! Stew and I received so much stuff for Baby G and are so lucky to have such great friends and family. Thank you to all who attended and sent a gift for G. We truly appreciate it. 

Sunday morning - we got up early and brought my sister-in-law to the airport and she headed back to Florida. We ended up putting together most of the things we got and organized a lot of the new stuff. I did not have enough energy to download those pictures yet - so stand by - much more to come. 

Here are a few pictures from our Couples Baby Shower:

Happy Spring! 

Happiness...

...is a 67 degree day in March.

And...the fact that it's 3:30 and almost time for the weekend...our BABY SHOWER weekend! I'm so excited - I cannot even tell you. So excited to see our friends and family.

Happy Friday!!!