Week 27 Day 2

So, last night, dinner time:

Matt: Well, honey what do you want to do for dinner before we go to Bill's?
Elizabeth: Whatever you want because I'm not to hungry right now.
M: You're not hungry?! Why?! What's wrong?!
E: I ate a little while ago and I don't think I could eat again right now. Maybe on our way home...
M: Hang on. (Goes to fridge. Looks inside. Pulls out a jar of chocolate frosting. Brings it over to me and waves it under my nose.) There now give it a few minutes, and you'll be hungry. Think about what you want. (Replaces frosting)
E: Now I just want chocolate frosting!
M: (Rolls his eyes)

I really do love him!

Week 26 Day 6

This is me at 26 weeks. It actually turned out to be a good picture!

Tonight me and April went baby shopping. I think April secretly wants a girl, because she kept picking up adorable dresses and shoes, saying "Awe! Look how cute this is!" Also, I guarantee that before he comes, April will buy her nephew a "Santa's Helper" outfit. Oi-Vay. We had fun though! I did make one (yes, only one...!) purchase that I decided that I could not live without:

And it was on sale!!

While driving home from Edinboro tonight, I've decided that my kid needs a soundtrack. The poor kid will end up being a sissy if I keep making him listen to Carrie Underwood and company. Any suggestions are requested and will probably be added.

Week 26 Day 2

So, just got back from the doctors. Figured you guys would want an update...:) He said everything looks good. Weight's fine, measurement's fine, heartbeat's good. See, we got this thing. Easy as pie. I told him that I was tired, and he kinda scoffed at my schedule (who doesn't anymore?). He said if I have anymore problems at work as far as administrative BS, to let him know and he'll get me something. (whether that means get me another letter, get me outa there, or get me a new job, I don't really know...) And he reassured me that my anemia is not bad. I'm just low enough to cause concern and that if I happen to skip a pill once in awhile, it won't be detrimental. He said for being 26 weeks (!!) I'm looking good. Gold star for Elizabeth!

I was talking to classmates yesterday and we figured out that there are approximately 10 weeks left of class. Which means there are about 12 weeks left of pregnancy. That was a WOW moment. 12 weeks. 3 months. WOW. (That also means that Christmas is just under 12 weeks away for all you early shoppers...Get a movin'!)

Also, my dad just posted pictures of the cradle, so I stole them to share with you. It's amazing isn't it?! I love it! It's hard to believe that in a few short months, I will actually use it!

Week 25 Day 5

I dragged Matt and Bekah to Babies R Us last night. The plan was to start a registry, but the lady already had a couple at her desk and I was not waiting for her to finish! So, we spend our time instead destroying the store displays in efforts to find the best product for our baby. I swear I'm a complete dummy sometimes, playing with baby equipment did not help matters at all. Matt and I played with the car seat for like 20 minutes (trying to remove it from it's base) until Rebekah came over and showed us which level to pull. She's a genius, I swear! We wandered around the store for a while and picked out the "big" items so I could come home and start our registery at my own speed. Then we gushed at the cute clothes (all pertaining somehow it camo or "outdoors"ness) and the bibs with cleaver sayings on them ("Spit Happens"). The registery is up and running, although I do not know if it's complete. I will prolly add or subtract items as this goes along (more adding than subtracting rest assured...) Anyways, you can go to BabiesRUs.com and search for us in the baby registery.

This leads to my dilemma. Should I just register there? Especially since it's not a "local" store? But I don't want to have two registeries and confuse everyone and/or get duplicates of things I will never use. Opinions are welcome.

Also, to all you mothers out there who have done this before. If my list looks bear or if you had something that you just would not have been able to live without that I should have also, please let me know! All comments, complaints, questions and opinions will be taken here, through e-mail, or on Facebook/Myspace.

Thanks Guys!

Week 25 Day 3

On my way home from work I received a voicemail from my doctor's office, so of course, this immediately sets in the panic mode. (Especially since I had that bloodwork done on Friday...) The nurse calmly informs me that my blood sugar is good ( YEA!! ) but my iron level dropped a little more, enough to the point where I have to take iron pills. I know I shouldn't complain, because I'm lucky that's all that's wrong. But do you realize that iron pills make you constipated. Elizabeth has had too much difficulty with regular bowel movements the past few months to add more grief. (Too Much Information, I know. Sorry!)

On a brighter note: I was over my mom and pop's last night, and my dad has the baby's cradle almost done!! It is so pretty, guys! My dad is super talented as it is, but being that it's for the first grandbaby and all, it's pretty freakin' special. I tried real hard not to sob when he was showing it to me. When it's all finished, I will post a picture for all to see. (Pre-baby. Since you all will see it with the baby in it. Right? :) )

I've been "shopping" online at Babies R Us. Reading parent reviews (btw, there are some stupid people out there...) and that sort of thing. My wishlist is humongo. Seriously.

Week 24 Day 6

On Tuesday when I went to the doctor, he kindly reminded me about this little "sugar test" that I need to have done between then and the next time I see him (2 weeks, again.) So I went Friday morning before I had to be at the Writing Center. Now, friends have warned me about this test, so I was somewhat prepared for the Kool-Aid type drink and the hour long wait. It wasn't as bad as I had psyched myself up for. The wait was horrible, and the drink leaves a very bad aftertaste and you cannot drink or eat anything during your hour wait. I don't think I'll get the results until I go back to see the doc, and I really hope I'm diabetic free.

On other areas of interest:
The cat is getting de-clawed and de-nutted by the end of the month. End of Story. I am tired of him being hyper and scratching at everything, especially my neck/chest/hand/wrist/ankle.

School is going great so far. I knocked out one big assignment/test which was a huge weight off my shoulders. It's tough, but I am enjoying the challenge.

Work is not going so well. That's all.

I've had 3 different people tell me this week (2 in one day!) that I'm walking funny. I don't think so, but then again, my feet are looking a little shorter...

Week 24 Day 2

Six months everybody!

I just got back from the doctor. You should be happy to know that I've gained 3 pounds in 2 weeks. Total preggers gain is 13lbs. (The ice cream and cereal before bed must be working... ;) ) The baby's heartbeat is super strong, the doc was impressed. Not much else to report there.

My mind has officially left me. I had to call my mom today because I forgot what a "baby doctor" was called. I kept going from pediatric doctor to podiatrist. Definitely not the same thing! I am constantly forgetting names or places. I asked Matt to put something in the freezer the other day and I lost my train of thought and ended up just pointing to the refrigerator saying "You know, that thing, you know!!" So, so bad. I'm not sure if my memory loss is played up because of the crazy amount of studying I must do for some of my classes, but I'm going to blame most of it on Baby. Why not, he gets blamed for most everything else!

Fingers crossed: We might have come to some-sort of baby name compromise. I cannot disclose any more information for fears of jinxing it, but Matt and I now have a list of names. It's a small list, but still! We both agree on the names on the list so now we just have to narrow it down. Yea!