My hormones are getting the best of me

Mia and I were in the nursery over the weekend when she found this adorable Soothe & Glow Seahorse that my sister, Maria had bought for my baby shower.  She's been so good about seeing gifts for the baby and wanted me to take the Seahorse out of the packaging so she could put it in the crib.  It got me thinking and I started to tell her that we could go shopping to pick something out for her to bring to the hospital when she comes to visit her baby brother for the first time.  Well, I lost it and started bawling uncontrollably.  Mia of course wanted to know what was wrong and I'm a blubbering hormonal mess trying to explain to her that they're "happy" tears (like a 4 year old would understand what that means).  But truth be told, the tears weren't exactly "happy" tears...they were more like "guilty" tears.  I know Mia is going to be an amazing big sister and I can't wait to see her blossom into that role...but at the same time I can't help but feel so guilty about how things are going to change so drastically for her...how they're going to change so drastically for us.  All of these thoughts have been weighing very heavily on my heart recently and I turn into a crying, blubbering mess.  Thanks hormones...thanks a bunch.     

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36 Week Appt Update

You know you’re in the home stretch when the nurse is making sure that you’ve pre-registered at the hospital, have a pediatrician picked out and a car seat ready to go.  I also got a copy of my records that I need to keep with me at all times.  I guess there’s no turning back now, huh?  ; )  As far as stats go…my BP was good and I’ve had no weight gain since my last visit two weeks ago.  I’m measuring a tad bit behind which cracks me up because my belly is SO huge.  In fact, I was asked the dreaded question right after my appt while picking up ingredients for dinner at the store.  The lady bagging my groceries asked me how far along I was and after informing her that I had another 4 weeks to go, she blurts out, “are you having twins?” I’m seriously amazed that laser beams didn’t shoot out of my eyes and instantly blow her up in flames.  And now I wish I had bought this top that I’d been looking at a while back…

But anyway, all is good and I go back for my 37 week appt next week.  : ) 

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30 days and counting!

It's June 22nd which means I'm officially a month away from my due date.  WOO HOO!!  : )

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Project 163 out of 500 complete.

I'd been eyeing these adroable Ribbon Pinboards that match Mia's bedding at Pottery Barn Kids for a long time but couldn't justify spending the money...even on sale.  I knew I could find them cheaper on Etsy but then thought to myself, "why can't I make these?"  I consider myself pretty crafty and it's not like I've got anything else going on right now.  (note heavy sarcasm)  The project is fairly easy if you've got the right tools...i.e. a staple gun.  I got all the supplies at JoAnn Fabrics and used a 40% off coupon so overall I made these at a 1/3 of the cost.  I made two of them and am really happy with how they turned out!

    

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Mia's Big Sister Class

Last week I took Mia to a "Big Brother/Big Sister" Class that our hospital offers.  The class was okay - I'm not sure that she learnt anything she doesn't already know but it was only $15 - so no big deal.  We were told to bring in a onesie that the kids would decorate and that was most definitely the highlight of the class.

 


































I tried to convince her to use more masculine colors but failed miserably...so the onsie is mostly purple & pink - her favorite colors of course...but at least it has a dinosaur and a touch of blue.  : )

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34 Week Belly Picture

I know, I know...I'm HUGE. In fact, this very well could be the last belly picture I take because I feel like my bump isn't "cute" anymore. It's fallen into the "rediculously huge" category and I'm truthfully very scared at how much bigger I'm going to get in the next 6 weeks.  I had my 34 week appt. last week and all went well.  I'm up 1.5 lbs which brings my total weight gain to 14.5 lbs.  I swear that I'm eating (and not always healthy) but I'm to the point where my stomach is squished beyond belief and I'll take a few bites of something and then I'm full.  It's kind of cruel actually.  I'll be starving, so I make myself something yummy and then can't enjoy my food because I get so full so fast.  But I'm sure I'll feel differently about this after the baby is born when I'm trying to loose all the weight.  ; ) 

I had my first real "FREAK OUT" moment the other day while laying in bed.  Like, holy sh!t - this is really happening!  Of course, I'm excited beyond belief but let's face it people - the newborn stage is not full of sunshine and roses.  And then I start doubting myself...can I do this again?  And...how am I going to do this again with a very energetic 4 year old thrown into the mix?!?  I'm sure I'll survive but I'm still freaking out about it.  Moving right along...

I enjoyed looking at this comparison the last time I did it so I've done it again.  Here's my baby bump at 22, 26 and 34 weeks.  Please keep in mind that there's an 8 week gap between the 2nd and 3rd picture  : ) 

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Sigh

I miss blogging.  I really do.  But things are so busy right now and I'm currently nesting so things need to get done immediately if not sooner.  And so sadly, my blog has been put on the back burner.  Hopefully I'll get better at managing my time before my blog goes completely dead after the baby arrives.  ; )

In the meantime, to make your visit worthwhile, I'll leave you with a cute picture of Mia helping me make pancakes from over the weekend.  : )

    

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