That's just crazy talk!

Why does it need to be 90+ degrees outside?!  Ugh!  I'm so sick of this heat.  I WANT TO GO OUTSIDE!  Will I do that while it's this hot and while I'm 9 months pregnant?  Um, hell no.  I feel like I've been cooped up all summer.  The other week when it was in the 70s I was thrilled and was hoping it would stay that way.  But no, back to the heat. 

Today I'm 36 weeks and Baby K is about 6 pounds and around 20 inches long.  He's so big!  It's crazy to think that in just a few weeks he'll be here.  I know... I probably say that a lot these days.

I've been feeling awfully tired these days.  I have zero energy.  I hope I can find one last spurt of energy so I can finish his nursery.  I'm sure you've been wondering when I'm going to show the finished product...  Well one of my last projects involves his name so I can't really show you until he's here.  Hopefully I can finish that project in the next week or so.

This week we received the stuff we bought online that we needed before Baby K arrived.  We got his carseat in the mail and installed it in the car.  The pack-n-play with bassinet and changing table came and that's all assembled and ready for him.  We also got a few other misc items like the music soother for his crib, manual breast pump, bath tub, etc.  If he came today we'd be ready!

Last night we had our diaper kegger.  We invited a bunch of friends over and they brought diapers in exchange for free beer and food.  Thanks to all of our awesome friends we got a ton of diapers in a bunch of different sizes.  Hopefully we don't go through them too fast!  It was a good time.  I always like spending time with my friends.  :)    I stayed up WAY past my bedtime.  I'm definitely paying for that today.  In fact, I can't really think of anything else to report this week...  Until next time.

35 weeks today!  It's hard to believe that I will get to meet this little man in just a few weeks!  They say Baby K is about 5.5 pounds and the size of a honeydew melon.

I had my 34 week appointment earlier this week.  Everything looks and sounds great.  Baby K's heartbeat was 145.  I'm still measuring about a week ahead but the doc says that's no big deal.  He did say that if I happen to go into labor at this point they would not stop it.  Of course he wants me to hold out until at least 37 weeks but if Baby K came now everything would be fine.  I have a feeling that Baby K won't be coming early though.  But I'm crossing my fingers that he comes around 38-39 weeks!  If he's anything like his momma he'll be early.  But if he's anything like his father he'll be late.  So hopefully he takes after his momma.  ;)  I'm so ready to meet him and sooo ready to not be pregnant anymore.

Lately my heartburn has gotten way way worse.  I'm still taking my prescription the doc prescribed but it's still back.  If I don't take my pill it is WAY worse so I do know the pill does help a little.  Last night Phil and I went out for dinner and I forgot my pill.  Grr!!  I knew it was going to be a very long night and I was right.  I was up every hour burping fire.  

I'm happy to report that Baby K finally has a name!!  Sorry but we aren't going to tell the world what it is.  You'll just have to wait until he comes.  :)  Reason being that I don't want anyone stealing it (there are lots of pregnant women out there right now) and I don't want to hear people's judgments.  Don't worry, he'll be here soon and then you'll know.

Yesterday a good friend of mine took my maternity pictures out at the family farm.  Part of me wishes I would have done them sooner because I've definitely put on the extra weight in the last few weeks but my belly is all baby!  I'm very excited to see how they turned out (even with my chubby face).

Today we went shopping for the rest of the baby stuff we need right away.  Gosh it was so much fun (said sarcastically).  I don't know what's worse... shopping by myself or shopping with the husband.  Well, we got a lot of stuff and I just finished buying the remaining stuff we need online.  The only item I couldn't buy today was the electric breast pump.  They were sold out online and in the stores.  Bummer... hopefully they'll get it soon!  

And now I'm exhausted... what a day!   

 

Today's vent is brought to you by flaky people.  This really gets on my nerves.  If you say you're going to do something, do it.  If you say you're going to be somewhere, be there.  I totally understand how things come up from time to time and sometimes you just can't do anything about it.  But seriously, some people are way to flaky and you can't count on them for anything.  Freaking annoying.

Today I'm 34 weeks and Baby K is still growing like a weed!  He's about 5 pounds and could be as tall as 20 inches by now.  I have no idea how he can be comfortable in there all squished.  Baby K's tiny fingernails have probably reached the tips of his fingers by now.  He is also preparing for his arrival in just a few short weeks!  This week, the protective vernix caseosa (that cheese-like, white, waxy coating that's keeping his skin safe) begins to thicken, ensuring that his birthday suit stays smooth and well-moisturized during D-day.

I've been feeling very moody lately.  I think the fact that I keep getting bigger and nothing fits is really starting to get to me.  My poor self esteem can't get any lower.  But, I keep reminding myself that I'm growing a precious little boy and all of this is worth it.  Even the stretch marks...  Gosh I just can't wait to meet him!!!  It's all I can think about lately.  We're so close!

Today was Baby K's baby shower!!  I sure appreciate everyone who came and  all the gifts.  There is lots of love for this little boy!  Now I just need to go through everything and figure out what we still need.  I think we are planning to get the rest of the stuff we need next weekend.  Then we will be fully prepared in case he decides to come early.  It's hard to believe that it's almost time to meet him!

The dot you see on my tummy is a fly.  Yes, a fly.  We didn't notice it when we took the picture and I was too tired to retake it. 

 

Why is it that some people don't think they have to follow the rules?  There are rules for a reason.  Is it because you think you're better than everyone else?  Trust me, you're not.

I'm 33 weeks and Baby K is doing great!  They say he's about the size of a pineapple.  He's still packing on about a half a pound per week and he could grow another inch this week.

Not much to report on this week.  Things are going the same...  My back still hurts, I'm still tired and uncomfortable, baby is still very very active.  I've noticed that my "pregnant brain" is getting worse.  I have a hard time concentrating on anything but baby.  My brain wanders from what he'll look like, to when he'll arrive, to the baby shower, to worrying about going to a wedding two weeks after my due date.  Basically anything baby related is what's on my mind.  It's hard to concentrate on anything else these days.

I've been feeling rather large for quite some time but lately I especially feel like a whale.  I'm so sick of gaining weight and there's not much I can do about it until after the baby comes.  It's starting to make me feel rather blue and not very good about myself.  Oh well, at least I'm gaining weight for a good reason and not just because....  I'm actually kind of looking forward to getting back into shape after the baby comes.  



I'm very excited for the baby shower next weekend.  I'm not particularly a fan of all the attention but it will be nice to see some of my family that I haven't seen in a while.  I'm also looking forward to showing people the baby's room even though it isn't 100% complete. 


Jeez, sometimes I wish my turn over date wasn't on Sundays.  Sundays are usually my lazy day where I don't have to do my hair and makeup and I don't have to care what I look like because I usually spend the day at home.  Sorry folks.


 

Most of you know I'm pregnant... Lately I have been craving tuna pasta salad and last weekend I finally made some.  I've never made it before and the recipe I used was freaking delicious and it turned out soooo good!  I was so excited to have left overs for a few days.  The other morning I went to the fridge and guess what... the husband had ate all of it.  UGH!  And I must say there was a good amount left the last time I had any.  I was so upset.  I woke up knowing I would have some tuna pasta salad for lunch and was looking forward to it (yes I look forward to lunch) and my dreams were crushed!  This is very difficult when you're pregnant and that's all you crave.  So now I'm sad and tuna pasta salad is all I can think about.  I wish my husband wouldn't always eat all the good food before I get to it.  This isn't the first time.