Tuesday, September 14, 2010

More changes

To go with the new theme and new name, I also added a brand new colorful title. Hope you like it.

Anyone who has seen me in the last year and a half knows of my obsession with my iPhone. Well, now I have yet another reason to profess my love; Blogpress. This snazzy tool let's me easily update my blog from anywhere. And THAT means I will be updating this thing so often, you'll be sick of me!


Monday, September 13, 2010

Changes

The old theme was kind of dark, I think, for the content. I decided it was time for a change. With the little parasite coming in a month, the childrens blocks seemed appropriate -- for now. I very well might decide to change it again. I guess we'll see!

Sunday, September 12, 2010

34 Weeks 2 Days

Less than six weeks left. Wow. Just wow. On the one hand I cannot believe how fast we got here. I can't believe in a little over a month our little parasite will arrive. Crazy.

On the other hand, holy crap on a stick, this has been the longest eight months EVER!! When I started this blog I thought I would have lots of things to say; tons of tiny but terrific tid bits of information that would be tantalizingly interesting.

Yeah. Nope. it's been months and months of waiting. Waiting for the next appointment. Waiting for results. (hoping everything is good). Waiting for the next paycheck to buy the next must-have baby item. Waiting for the shower. Waiting for the BABY.

Well, I hate waiting.

Luckily we are almost done. The tests are done; the parasite is healthy. The showers are done (thank you everyone, I am honestly humbled by the generosity of family and friends). Most of the must-haves are here. Now, we just have to wait for his arrival. And I'm guessing and hoping I'll have a lot to say about THAT!

Hopefully, I'll be checking back here in a day or two. Honestly. Scouts honor.

Here's a quick pic from that nursery tour I promised; more to follow soon.










Sunday, August 1, 2010

28 Weeks 2 Days

Catch up time! It's been a very busy last few weeks. It seems like I've barely had time to relax, let alone get the blog updated. But don't worry, I'm sure once the kid arrives I'll have plenty of time to spare (*snicker*).


Last time I checked it very briefly was to announce we are having a boy, after the 20 week ultrasound. If you read my seldom updated blog at all, you know I'm quite excited to know that its a little boy on the way. In all honesty, the thought of a girl actually terrifies me (maybe Ill get into that another day).

Since then, well, some things have happened. The baby is officially moving. Nicole feels it all the time, especially at bed time -- for some reason when she lays down, he decides to play. Then a few nights back, like a scene right out of ALIEN, we actually saw the parasite moving, with little ripples across her growing belly. (When it happens to me, its just gas, and everyone insists they don't need to see it!).

Nicole is feeling a bit better. She still pees more often than I feel should be humanly possible, but the heartburn is mostly (most nights) gone. Her back is sore now, and her ample tummy (which I find strangely.... yummy....) is getting large, and creating issues for her at night.

The registry is done (babies r us everyone!), and this weekend I have nearly finished the nursery. The crib is ready, the change table nearly so, the floors and walls are finished. Couple little details left to finish up, and next weekend we start to make it a nursery instead of just a room; organizing the clothing and toys and books we have all ready, and putting everything together. I will be posting some pictures and a little tour just as soon as it's all ready.

About a two week agos, we went for the 3D ultrasound. It was pretty exciting seeing our little fellow in action. Here, for your enjoyment, are some photos. Once I get teh video edited down a bit Ill post that as well: