Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Still a squash, people! Next week we upgrade!
I don't look like I am carrying a squash, I look like I am carrying a basketball. I actually really love my big belly - except at night! I can't find a comfortable position. I end up trying different pillow combinations and that never work and huffing and puffing every time I turn over. And if the baby wakes up he sometimes decides it's a great time to do a little dance and some gymnastics - at 3 am. Not like he has any concept of time. But when I look over to my sweet husband dreaming away - well, let's just say envious is an understatement.
And speaking of sleeping - what is up with these dreams?!? I know you are supposed to have some vivid dreams due to hormones in the third trimester and I have definitely experienced this. And when I say vivid, I mean that I have woken up and yelled, hit Matt in the face by accident and also just believed that these things really happened.
Here are some highlights from the past couple of weeks:
John Mayer moves into my mom's neighborhood and drives a white Mercedes around (no idea on this one)
An alligator and Java have a stand off and Java doesn't win - this is a bad one and sometimes takes place in my grandfather's backyard
I nurse a baby panda (lovely - I blame this solely on watching a PBS special about baby pandas recently)
I fold baby clothes over and over from a never-ending pile (probably just a vision of what's to come)
I can't nurse the baby and I try to get Matt to (this is a hazy one, but obviously worth mentioning)
So now you know my weird and very anxiety driven subconscious. You might think I am nuts, but no I am just 32 weeks pregnant.
I don't look like I am carrying a squash, I look like I am carrying a basketball. I actually really love my big belly - except at night! I can't find a comfortable position. I end up trying different pillow combinations and that never work and huffing and puffing every time I turn over. And if the baby wakes up he sometimes decides it's a great time to do a little dance and some gymnastics - at 3 am. Not like he has any concept of time. But when I look over to my sweet husband dreaming away - well, let's just say envious is an understatement.
And speaking of sleeping - what is up with these dreams?!? I know you are supposed to have some vivid dreams due to hormones in the third trimester and I have definitely experienced this. And when I say vivid, I mean that I have woken up and yelled, hit Matt in the face by accident and also just believed that these things really happened.
Here are some highlights from the past couple of weeks:
John Mayer moves into my mom's neighborhood and drives a white Mercedes around (no idea on this one)
An alligator and Java have a stand off and Java doesn't win - this is a bad one and sometimes takes place in my grandfather's backyard
I nurse a baby panda (lovely - I blame this solely on watching a PBS special about baby pandas recently)
I fold baby clothes over and over from a never-ending pile (probably just a vision of what's to come)
I can't nurse the baby and I try to get Matt to (this is a hazy one, but obviously worth mentioning)
So now you know my weird and very anxiety driven subconscious. You might think I am nuts, but no I am just 32 weeks pregnant.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
So we are at 31 weeks! I remember thinking 30 weeks seemed so far a long and so far away! And here we are - past it. Still, I am feeling relatively good minus the inconsistent sleep. If I am not getting up to go to the bathroom, I am trying to find a comfortable position that doesn't cause hip pain. And if the baby wakes up, he kicks me and rolls around for a good 20 minutes before I can get back to sleep. How's Matt doing, you might be wondering? From what I can gather from his sound and peaceful look, he is sleeping great! He'd better get it while he can, I guess!
Lots of big things coming up - Emily's wedding in which I will be the "pregnant bridesmaid" in Asheville, childbirth class (I am sure that will be a long post), final touches on the nursery (why is it so hard to find simple neutral bedding that isn't covered in characters) and oh yeah - I will be having a baby in October! Not to mention work, freelance and AIGA stuff.
I need to post some pics of the ridiculously cute stuff I got from the shower. We have a new camera and I am anxious to try it out, so maybe this weekend.
Lots of big things coming up - Emily's wedding in which I will be the "pregnant bridesmaid" in Asheville, childbirth class (I am sure that will be a long post), final touches on the nursery (why is it so hard to find simple neutral bedding that isn't covered in characters) and oh yeah - I will be having a baby in October! Not to mention work, freelance and AIGA stuff.
I need to post some pics of the ridiculously cute stuff I got from the shower. We have a new camera and I am anxious to try it out, so maybe this weekend.
Monday, August 16, 2010
As baby's skin smoothes out, his brain just keeps getting more wrinkled. All those grooves and indentations increase surface area, meaning more room for that oh-so-essential brain tissue. He's also adding some brawn -- his grip is now strong enough to grasp a finger.
*The Bump.com
So, I haven't gotten a lot of pics from the shower yet. Especially showing off my cute loot! I promise I will put some more up as soon as people send them to me (ahem...).
In the meantime, here are a couple of pics of me and my lovely ladies.
Here I am with my Parker Ladies! Anna (Matt's sister if you can't tell), Tessa (Matt's brother Ben's wife) and Ruth (my mom-in-law)!
Martha (Matt's Aunt) and my mama, Jo.
You can't tell how cute Leah's house was! She is the ultimate hostess and I was so happy and honored that she provided the perfect place for the shower - I've certainly spent enough time there.
In the meantime, here are a couple of pics of me and my lovely ladies.
Here I am with my Parker Ladies! Anna (Matt's sister if you can't tell), Tessa (Matt's brother Ben's wife) and Ruth (my mom-in-law)!
Martha (Matt's Aunt) and my mama, Jo.
You can't tell how cute Leah's house was! She is the ultimate hostess and I was so happy and honored that she provided the perfect place for the shower - I've certainly spent enough time there.
Monday, August 9, 2010
Today starts Week 29 and this weekend was the perfect way to kick off a new week in pregnancy I had the best baby shower and felt so lucky to be surrounded by so many special people. Not only did Baby P get hooked up with some awesome stuff, we got so many things we desperately needed! There are just so many things new parents need, it can be very overwhelming. Pics from the shower and the new and improved nursery are coming up!
In the meantime, we have graduated to a new fruit (or is it a vegetable)?
Baby’s energy is surging, thanks to the formation of white fat deposits beneath the skin. (Have those kicks and jabs to the ribs tipped you off yet?) Baby is also settling into sleep and waking cycles, though -- as you’ve also probably noticed -- they don’t necessarily coincide with your own. Also this month, all five senses are finally functional, and the brain and nervous system are going through major developments.
In the meantime, we have graduated to a new fruit (or is it a vegetable)?
Baby’s energy is surging, thanks to the formation of white fat deposits beneath the skin. (Have those kicks and jabs to the ribs tipped you off yet?) Baby is also settling into sleep and waking cycles, though -- as you’ve also probably noticed -- they don’t necessarily coincide with your own. Also this month, all five senses are finally functional, and the brain and nervous system are going through major developments.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Check out the pregnant lady and propane tanks! Matt said that should be the title of this post because that's how we roll down here in the South. I ain't wearin' any shoes either. Classy!
Here is the latest baby bump update! We have really taken off here, people. 28 weeks and I am really looking it (and feeling it). Funny thing is, from my perspective my belly isn't that huge. Sleeping through the night is a thing of the past - what with the frequent bathroom visits and switching from side to side (no more back sleeping for me) but I feel relatively good. I could really do without the new bedfellow we have - the body pillow. I am pretty sure Matt could do without it, too. It's literally as big as a person and while it keeps me rolling onto my back, it also keeps me from sleeping very well. I guess I am going to have to get used to that.
I had the Gestational Diabetes Test on Tuesday and passed. I was a little nervous about it but it was really no big deal. And Baby P loved the straight sugar concoction I had to drink. He was dancing around all morning.
Here is the latest baby bump update! We have really taken off here, people. 28 weeks and I am really looking it (and feeling it). Funny thing is, from my perspective my belly isn't that huge. Sleeping through the night is a thing of the past - what with the frequent bathroom visits and switching from side to side (no more back sleeping for me) but I feel relatively good. I could really do without the new bedfellow we have - the body pillow. I am pretty sure Matt could do without it, too. It's literally as big as a person and while it keeps me rolling onto my back, it also keeps me from sleeping very well. I guess I am going to have to get used to that.
I had the Gestational Diabetes Test on Tuesday and passed. I was a little nervous about it but it was really no big deal. And Baby P loved the straight sugar concoction I had to drink. He was dancing around all morning.
Sunday, August 1, 2010
This weekend shaped up to be pretty eventful. The big news is that John was moved back up to the majors from the minors and then proceeded to hit a home run today against the Mets! To say that I am proud of him is an understatement. It takes me a while to wrap my head around it!
In other more normal life news, Matt and I made major nursery progress - including a trip to Ikea that seriously threatened my sanity (and his) and we got into a day care! If you live in Atlanta, you know that getting into a good daycare is notoriously responsible for sending parents into a desperate frenzy with rumors of multi-year long wait lists, insane cost, etc. I am one of these (soon-to-be) parents, by the way. It's really too bad that good, affordable childcare options are such a hot commodity in intown Atlanta. I guess it's one of the cons to living down here. But luckily we found out we got into a great little school in Grant Park called Urban Explorers! Baby P will be going 2 days a week, which we are very lucky Matt's schedule allows. They are opening a new school and a new infant room, thus giving us a spot. I am looking forward to meeting the other parents and having a great little community to be involved with.
Ok, so on to the really fun stuff. First - I need to be excused for the horrendous photo quality of my pics (Mom- remember that D-SLR you wanted to let me "borrow". Well, now you see why I really need it). Honestly, I really didn't feel like retaking them or retouching - sorry to all my photog and designer peeps out there!
Although Ikea was a like a special circle of hell on Saturday, it ended up being a productive trip with lots of loot! I went with a very specific list and Matt in tow (he volunteered, I swear). The best thing we scored? The rug for the nursery - $20! And the modernist, curvy lamp I am in love with for the dresser.
In other more normal life news, Matt and I made major nursery progress - including a trip to Ikea that seriously threatened my sanity (and his) and we got into a day care! If you live in Atlanta, you know that getting into a good daycare is notoriously responsible for sending parents into a desperate frenzy with rumors of multi-year long wait lists, insane cost, etc. I am one of these (soon-to-be) parents, by the way. It's really too bad that good, affordable childcare options are such a hot commodity in intown Atlanta. I guess it's one of the cons to living down here. But luckily we found out we got into a great little school in Grant Park called Urban Explorers! Baby P will be going 2 days a week, which we are very lucky Matt's schedule allows. They are opening a new school and a new infant room, thus giving us a spot. I am looking forward to meeting the other parents and having a great little community to be involved with.
Ok, so on to the really fun stuff. First - I need to be excused for the horrendous photo quality of my pics (Mom- remember that D-SLR you wanted to let me "borrow". Well, now you see why I really need it). Honestly, I really didn't feel like retaking them or retouching - sorry to all my photog and designer peeps out there!
Although Ikea was a like a special circle of hell on Saturday, it ended up being a productive trip with lots of loot! I went with a very specific list and Matt in tow (he volunteered, I swear). The best thing we scored? The rug for the nursery - $20! And the modernist, curvy lamp I am in love with for the dresser.
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