that time karma bit me in the ass. oh, and sleep training.

remember last week when I mentioned that Sean was sick again and that he was being a big baby? 

yeah. that was dumb. Friday morning I woke up feeling congested and by Saturday, I had a fever of 101.4 that was kicking my ass. you know what sucks worse than being sick? being sick while you're trying to transition your kid (who is ALSO sick) to his crib at nine (!!!!) months old. 

we're following a modified version of the SleepEasy Solution, since they have a good plan on moving baby from your bed to his own. we're stretching the whole "sleep with baby in his room and soothe as you normally would" thing for a whole week (they recommend 2-4 nights) since Ronin is older and is aware of his surroundings. we'll start the actual sleep learning program this weekend.

we began the transition on Friday night, and Sean started off by sleeping on the floor in the nursery right next to the crib. Ronin was only asleep for an hour or so before he leaked out of his cloth diaper (ugh, SO frustrating) and we had to put him in a disposable and change his jams. and then Sean ended up coming downstairs to our bed at about 2AM because his back was killing him. naturally, when Ronin woke up crying, it was Mama to the rescue. so now I'm sleeping on the floor next to the crib, but he still didn't want to sleep. he would be passed out, but as soon as I laid him down, he'd wake up and stand up in his crib. finally, I pulled him out of the crib and onto the floor with me and we both fell asleep... until the fever crept up on me and I went from comfortable to freezing in about 20 seconds. we spent the last few hours of night one all huddled up in our bed downstairs. well, I guess I was the only one huddling since I was the one with the chills. Friday night was a shit show. 

1) yay, he's sleeping! IN HIS CRIB! 2) well shit. 3) aw, best Dad ever...
4) not pictured: my fevered ass bundled up on the floor with a baby on my chest.

Saturday, we wised up and moved an air mattress up to the nursery so we could avoid sore backs by sleeping on the floor. I went ahead and volunteered to take the second night of wake ups, even though I was exhausted and still feeling like total shit from the virus. we had our first wake up at about 10:00 or so, but he was quick to get back to sleep. he woke up a few more times and was to the point of standing up and not laying back down by about 4:30, so I brought him to the air mattress with me and he slept until around 7:00. 

Sean took nursery duty on Sunday night. we actually stayed up later than usual and watched the first two episodes of the North America special on the Discovery Channel. Ronin didn't have his first wake up until close to midnight, woohoo! Sean went up to comfort him and I was SO relieved and excited to get a good night's sleep. except Sean brought Ronin down to our bed at almost 5:00 - apparently he couldn't get Ronin to sleep with him on the air mattress and he was coughing a lot. so once again... Mama to the rescue... even though I didn't go to sleep until about 1AM. I finally got him to fall back asleep at around 6, only to have him wake up for good at 6:45. eff. my. life. 

so needless to say, we had an early bedtime of 7:00 tonight. we're going to take turns sleeping in there with him this week and then we'll put him in his crib awake and start sleep training on Friday evening. 

I wish liquor stores had loyalty programs for frequent customers. #beerme

round up: favorite small shops for babes!

it's no secret that I love Etsy, so it should come as no surprise that when it comes to buying unique items for Ronin, Etsy is my number one place to go. however, I have discovered a few other handmade shops along the way thanks to the easy networking of Instagram. and you have to admit, there's something incredibly rewarding about supporting small businesses. here's a little roundup of some of my favorite shops for babies.  

1 U.S. Wood Toys - adorable wooden toys made right here in DC. 

2 Little Hip Squeaks - baby blankets and headbands in fresh prints and fun colors.
3 Ajalor - vintage inspired handmade baby shoes. 
4 Two Giggles - modern baby books and journals. 
5 TrulySanctuary - eclectic, hip, and witty printed onesies (kids & adult sizes too). 
6 Smiling Tree Toys - personalized wooden toys, puzzles, teethers, nursery decor, etc.
7 LittleNestBox - colorful mobiles and garlands - customized to match your decor.
8 Juniper Wilde - sophisticated, eco-friendly decor and other products for kids. 
9 Candy Kirby Designs - organic baby leggings and blankets in stylish patterns. 

round up: birthday wishlist!

there are only 9 days until my birthday! I usually start the count down a few months before now, but then life happened and I forgot I even had a birthday. kids, I tell ya.

I'm a pretty big fan of making wish lists, and the celebration of my birth is no exception. these are just a few things I'm lusting over lately. maybe I'll get lucky and see something on this list in my house in a little over a week.

1. stella & dot necklace. 

2. timi & leslie diaper bag. 

see also: I am two outings away from throwing my POS Skip Hop Versa out the window. 

3. target lampshade. 

4. maxi dress (also target).

5. fine one one cheek color by benefit. 

6. nate berkus wooden box. 

I'm big on hiding crap in boxes. it's better if they're cute. 

7. "you are loved" print. 

this is actually for Ronin's room. 

confession? I actually had a LOT more to add to this list, but then I realized that it was all shit for Ronin - cloth diapers, a diaper sprayer, an activity center, etc. 

welcome to my life as a mom.  

baby Q bump watch - week 38

38 weeks! heading to physical therapy, feeling like crud after a crappy couple nights of sleep. 

how far along? 

38 weeks. 

how big is the baby? 

he's weighing in at about 6.8lbs and measuring a bit over 19.5 inches long. his organs are mature enough to be ready for life outside the womb at this point.

total weight gain: 

27lbs so far. 

sleep: 

so annoying. I was up until 3am the other night for no reason at all, and then last night I was up until 1:30am. I'm so thankful I'm on bed rest, cause lots of naps are happenin' around this house.

best moment of the week: 

oh geez, lots of good things happened over the week:

1. we finally got the crib put together! I love it. it's so perfect. it was super easy to build, too. 

2. I also put together Ronin's bookcase. it needs to be filled, but it's getting there! 

3. we went up to Baltimore on Saturday evening to enjoy some delicious (aka the best in Maryland) crab cakes at one of our favorite restaurants. 

4. I had dinner with my BFF and another great friend last night... it was nice to have some girl time (and a glass of delicious moscato). 

5. we got our maternity pictures back! they are absolutely beautiful, not that I had any doubt in Jen's talents. I am so blown away by them and I'm so glad we made the decision to do them. I'll share my favorites once I upload the photos to the computer, but this link will take you to a sneak peak. ;)

also, an important event to be mentioned: 

on Thursday, I was sent over to labor & delivery after my weekly appointment, due to my OB's concerns regarding my blood pressure and my recent headaches. they wanted to run some labs (blood work and urine analysis) to make sure I did not develop pre-eclampsia. thankfully, everything came back PERFECT, so I didn't have to be admitted. I had a cervical check at my OB's office, and we are 100% high and closed, which means no effacement and no dilation as of yet. looks like Ronin is going to take his sweet time, which is fine with mama!

food cravings: 

carbs, carbs, carbs.

food aversions: 

nothing really.

symptoms: 

everything, haha. no contractions yet though!

gender sex: 

BOY! :D 

most looking forward to: 

getting more stuff done around the house. we're pretty much just waiting on him to be ready at this point. I am so excited to meet and snuggle his cute little face.

what I miss right now: 

my weekly paycheck. this is the first time I've ever been unemployed in 12 years, and I'd be lying if I said I didn't miss that money. 

next appointment: 

Friday morning.

so, this is happening.

so, the nursery isn't done. not even close. as in... the trim has yet to be painted and the crib is still in a box in our bedroom. am I stressed about it? meh, sometimes. but because I am a paranoid first time mama our bedroom is on a different level than the nursery, Ronin will be residing in our bedroom for the first few months. I'm thinking he'll be rooming with us for 4-6 months, but it could be shorter or longer, depending on my comfort level. 

as I started to realize that the nursery is just NOT going to be complete before his arrival, I had a list of a few key things that NEEDED to be done to prepare. and I am happy to say that we are in a good place when it comes to that progress now - I feel like Ronin could join us today (but please don't, little one... we want those little lungs to be 100% ready for life) and I'd feel comfortable bringing him home. we got everything done this weekend, so I thought I'd share that progress here with you guys. 


#1. hospital bag is PACKED! with the exception of items we use everyday (toothbrushes, cell phone chargers, etc), we are ready to go! I looked a few sample packing lists online, but I ended up really just going with what I think I'd need. obviously, I don't know if I have everything covered or not, but we're a short drive from the hospital, so I can always send Sean home if I forget something. I will share my list in a separate post later today for those expecting mamas who are curious. 

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#2. the one thing I knew we needed to set up before bringing Ronin home was the Pack N Play, since that will be his bed/my command center for the first few months. we got the Graco PNP with the newborn napper and the changing table attachment so that I could use it in the living room during the day, and therefore avoiding going up and down stairs all day long. 

Sean surprised me one night a few weeks ago and put it together for me, so WOOHOO for that. also? as of this weekend, the PNP is officially Bear tested and approved. 

he seriously loves this thing. I'm pretty sure he thinks we bought it for him.

in fact, he was in the bedroom with me this morning and he walked it around meowing and meowing... so I picked him up and placed him in the newborn napper... where he proceeded to take a nap. 

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#3. another kinda-maybe-could-be-important thing we did this weekend was installing the car seat. since ya know, they won't let us leave the hospital without one, we figured it was time to go ahead and get that done. I did tons of research when it came to car seats (consulting both Baby Bargains and Lucie's List), and we ended up choosing the Chicco KeyFit 30 due to it's outstanding ratings in safety categories. I picked the "Extreme" model because I loved the orange and grey - I wanted something gender neutral so that it could be used for our next baby, regardless of the baby's sex. 

love the orange & grey. 

ready for a baby!

I love all the features and the fact that it's so light weight, although I do know it'll be a bit heavier with a baby in it, haha. it was ridiculously easy to install, and since posting the picture on Instagram, tons of people have shared how much they love their Chicco car seats, so I feel confident that we made the right choice. :)

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#4. last, but not least, a baby cannot come home unless he has clean clothes to wear! so I gathered all of his NB and 0-3 month sized clothing, wash cloths, towels, receiving blankets, socks, hats, and gowns and washed them. let me just tell you - this kid has so many clothes that there is NO WAY in hell that he'll be able to wear them all. the entire load filled up the whole washing machine... I couldn't believe just how much room was taken up by those little teeny tiny items. 

welcome to Baby Clothes Mountain.

teeny tiny side snap shirts.

teeny tiny baby socks.

I think I am officially obsessed with baby clothes. I organized them all according to size and type of clothing (short sleeve onesies, one piece sleepers, gowns) and hung them on hangers. I also went ahead and organized a basket with his bath items and put the whale spout cover over the faucet (not that he'll be bathing in the tub for a while, but I figured I might as well). all of his bath stuff is in one place and ready to be used on his cute little tush.

wash cloths, baby shampoo, bath water thermometer, etc.

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so there you have it - we are officially (but not really) ready for Ronin to join us. however, I am still mostly comfortable and would prefer for him to stay in there for at least two or three more weeks. I may change my mind on that at some point, but for now, I am ready and preparing to go to 40 weeks, even though I'll be full term tomorrow. full term doesn't always mean that baby is 100% ready (hello, there's a reason pregnancy is 40 weeks long and not 37 weeks long), so I won't be one of those pregnant girls trying to induce labor early or anything like that. I know that we are now on his schedule and he'll come when he's ready, whether that be today or a month from now. 

Happy Monday! 

baby Q bump watch - week 34

34 weeks, 1 day. holla. 

how far along? 

34 weeks (34 weeks, 2 days today, technically).

how big is the baby? 

little boy weighs about 4.75lbs (like a cantaloupe) and measures almost 18" long. his fat layers are filling him out, which will allow him to regulate his temperature better. he is now recognizing and reacting to songs sung by Mama, and will (fingers crossed!) be soothed by them once outside the womb.

total weight gain: 

up another 4lbs, for a total of 23lbs gained. I guess not gaining any weight for the first 20 weeks is finally catching up to me! ;)

sleep: 

still on and off. some nights are great, some are down right shitty.

best moment of the week: 

I went to a breastfeeding class last night and am SO GLAD I did. I feel so much more confident that breastfeeding will be a success for our family, given that it's extremely rare that a woman cannot physically breastfeed. there are a lot of misconceptions and myths out there regarding breastfeeding, so it's refreshing to feel a little more informed. 

my physical therapist successfully realigned my pelvis, which is awesome (it's stayed correctly positioned for over a week now), and it's really helped with the pain. 

food cravings: 

fresh fruit - peaches, watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, etc.

food aversions: 

nothing really.

symptoms: 

with the exception of Braxton Hicks contractions, I've got it all (sleeplessness, headaches, pelvic pain, swollen feet, leaky breasts, heartburn/acid reflux, carpal tunnel, constipation, etc).

gender sex: 

BOY! :D 

most looking forward to: 

finally finishing the painting in the nursery this weekend, a much needed pedicure on Saturday, and maternity pictures with Jen Lowe on Sunday (we had to reschedule last weekend due to weather). also? I have less than 2 weeks left of work. HALLELUJAH. 

what I miss right now: 

honestly? it really sucks to not be able to see your own vagina. 

next appointment: 

I had an appointment this morning, and because of my pre-eclampsia symptoms, I will go back in a week (the 26th) instead of the usual 2 week break. my blood work from last week was fine, but my headaches have been getting worse and my blood pressure is still high, so my OB is a tad concerned. 

Friday loves

these curtains from Urban Outfitters. 

why am I just now realizing how affordable their window treatments are? 

I'm thinking these may be residing in our living room soon. 

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a thorough spring cleaning checklist. 

also known as: I'm nesting and I need help. 

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I'm usually not a fan of wall decals at all. 

however, I am really digging these circle name designs. 

I think they'd look great on a nursery wall above a crib or changing table!

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fo free: 830 printables - from lined paper, to budget sheets, to music paper. 

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I want to print this and frame it. 

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DIY: chalkboard paint + basic wooden blocks = creativity & fun for hours.

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how to: introduce pets to a new baby. 

I will definitely need these tips in a few weeks.

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this site is chock full of creative and unique gifts for all occasions.
like this modern personalized drink tub:

how awesome would this be as a housewarming gift?

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Mrs. Stroller's thoughts on breastfeeding.
I love this, as breastfeeding is one of the things I'm most worried about when it comes to having a baby. 
I really want it to work for us, but I am aware of all the issues that could arise.
fingers crossed that Ronin & I have a successful BF relationship.
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these baby shoes. 

anchors and sail boats?
SQUEEEEEEE.
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Happy Friday, lovahs!

baby Q related updates

whew! we have had a LOT going on last week, hence the lack of a shower post. however, Kaley posted about it here, so you can hop over there to check it out! 

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on the home front, the nursery is FINALLY painted. all I have left to do is the trim, and then I can finally start to put together furniture. we picked up a couple more odds and ends this weekend, mostly decor related... like this clock. I have a feeling I'll be working on his room until I go into labor, haha. for now, here are some photos of the painted walls - please note that these photos do NOT do the color justice. 

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I had a doctor's appointment on Friday, which revealed high blood pressure AGAIN (although it did go down by the end of my appointment), so my doctor now wants me to monitor my BP at home on a daily basis and record it. she also doesn't want me working in my office while the air conditioning isn't running properly, so I'll be working from home on the really brutal heat wave days. other than that, everything is A-okay with little baby Q. 

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I had a prenatal massage on Saturday afternoon, courtesy of a birthday gift from my BFF, Kaycie. it was so amazing that I scheduled another one for the beginning of August. it was just what I needed (especially on such a hot day) and I felt so relaxed afterward. I'm kind of kicking myself that I didn't indulge in the pampering earlier on! 

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yesterday, I had an appointment with a physical therapist for my pelvis. it turns out that my pelvis is misaligned (probably due to the stretching and pulling of ligaments during the pregnancy), which has been causing my pain for months on end. I'm going to start seeing her twice a week to work on strengthening my pelvic muscles, even though it goes against what my body is doing (loosening and softening around the pelvis) in order to prepare for child birth. 

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I had sushi (the cooked kind, thank you very much) with some friends on Friday evening. my friend Katie brought a gift for Ronin - two little preppy rompers and the cutest little baby sunglasses. I am really considering bringing them to the hospital and making him wear them right away. 

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Happy Tuesday, friends! :)

Thursday thoughts

play along with Sar today...

[1]

we watched a video of a vaginal birth in our birth class on Tuesday night. I've seen one before (my 11 year old brother's), so nothing about the process really shocked me. what DID surprise me was how emotional I felt watching that baby being placed on his mother's chest. I had to stop myself from bursting into uncontrollable sobs and embarrassing myself in front of a room of strangers. I cannot wait to have that moment with Ronin.

[2]

baby LBL's nursery makes me happy. I want to live there. he/she is a lucky little baby to have such handy parents! I'm so excited for Cole & Jus and can't wait to "meet" their little bundle.

[3]

I changed my mind on the bedding for Ronin's room. after finding sheets at Pottery Barn Kids for MUCH less than most Etsy shops, I decided to change it up a bit. I'll post sometime soon about the actual shop and the quality (the pieces arrived this week) once I wash them and get them in the crib, but here's what I ordered:

[4]

my official last day of work is August 3rd. it's pretty surreal to think that for the first time in 12 years, I won't have any income. frankly, it scares me quite a bit. I consider myself to be extremely fortunate to be able to stay home with the babe, but I know that a part of me will miss the independence that comes with having a (paying) job.

[5]

I am SO FUCKING TIRED of people telling me that we will give up on cloth diapering. look, I get it... people tend to be threatened or intimidated by ideals that are not "the norm" in their social circles. but guess what? it's none of your fucking business to begin with! if I mention that we plan on cloth diapering, don't shake your head and respond with "yeah, good luck with that... we'll see how long it lasts." I don't know what it is, but it seems as if people inhale some stupid in their brains when they're around pregnant people. 

[6]

on a happier note, Mama cat loves little brother already. you're welcome for the cute. 

also? I just realized that I can't talk about anything non-baby related to save my life. 

WTF happened to me?!

Happy Thursday!

baby Q bump watch - week 29

holla.

how far along? 

29 weeks.

how big is the baby? 

he weighs about 2.5lbs (according to Baby Center) and measures a little over 15 inches long. his muscles and lungs are continuing to mature, and his head is growing bigger (well, crap) to make room for his developing brain. he is soaking up lots of nutrients, and is taking up to 250 milligrams of calcium per day to strengthen his bones. 

total weight gain: 

12lbs. 

sleep: 

the planets have to be perfectly aligned in order for me to get a good night's sleep. this means I have to get comfortable, Sean can't be snoring, there is no pressure on my bladder, and my mind isn't reeling with all the stuff we have left to do. needless to say, it's rare.

best moment of the week: 

passing my glucose test definitely. just like every other screening I have throughout pregnancy, I get a little scared before each one. the only thing notable is that my iron is a little low, so I'll be taking an iron supplement for the rest of the pregnancy. also, our glider was delivered on Saturday - it's PERFECT. 

food cravings: 

anything and everything, ha! 

food aversions: 

anything that causes heartburn/reflux. <--- same this week.

symptoms: 

typical 3rd trimester ailments - pelvic pain, acid reflux/heartburn, shortness of breath, lower back aches, swollen ankles & feet at the end of the day, sleeplessness. despite all this, I actually feel pretty great most of the time.

on the plus side, this kid is more active than ever lately - he has little baby dance parties in there by himself, and it's SO awesome to experience.

gender sex: 

BOY! :D 

most looking forward to: 

getting his nursery together and appointments every 2 weeks (!!!).

what I miss right now: 

sleep.

next appointment: 

June 21st.

and the (paint) winner is...

VOYAGE!

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looking at the paint chips alone (that I showed in this post), I was really torn between Atmospheric (3rd from the left) and French Court (2nd from the left). it just goes to show you how different paint colors look in various light situations. French court was too denim-y and Atmospheric was a little too muddy grey for my liking. Misty Morn (far right) was actually really pretty, but too light for the space overall. we may end up using it in the closet or something down the line.

I feel that Voyage will look great in any light in the room. it'll also allow the furniture (white), crib (grey), and glider (navy blue) to pop against it. it's a very rich grey-ish teal - not too bright and not too dark. 

also? it's a cool name. my little seal of bright fame on his VOYAGE of life. haha, so cheesy. 

Daddy Q will be painting the room sometime in the next week (he's picking up a gallon tonight), so I'll be sure to post finished pictures when it's complete. it feels great to finally have something taken off the to-do list for Ronin's room!

Happy Thursday! 

PS - I know my Friday loves posts have been slacking, but I'm hoping to pick them back up next week! stay tuned! 

baby Q bump watch - week 28

ugh, late post this week guys. we flew to Florida for our friends' wedding on Friday, and I just happened to wake up with a sore throat that same day. I spent the weekend hacking up my lungs, and was diagnosed with bronchitis when we returned on Sunday. I spent two days in bed and am finally starting to feel better. I was so swamped with work yesterday that I didn't get a chance to post a bumpdate. but anyway... 

WOOHOO! hello 3rd trimester! 

along with the start of the final trimester, we began our birth classes this week. it's a 4 week course offered by our hospital and the class is one night a week for 2 hours. the first class was... a little scary, to be honest. I mean, obviously, I know I will be (hopefully) pushing a child out of my hoo-ha... but I guess I've been so happy and in pregnancy la-la land that reality hasn't really hit... until I saw what 10 centimeters looks like. and guys? it's big. I don't know why, but I am suddenly terrified of child birth. eeks. 

this was taken on Tuesday (28 weeks) when I was home sick... hence the no makeup, no bra, no pants.
also, hubs has a new (earlier) work schedule so I will be taking mirror photos from now on, unless I can remember to get him to take a picture when I get home from work.  

how far along? 

28 weeks... aka 7 months (!!!)... aka 3rd trimester. :)

how big is the baby? 

according to Baby Center, Ronin weighs about 2.25lbs and is 14.8 inches long from head to heel (the size of an eggplant). he can now blink his eyes and may even be able to see the light that filters in through the womb. he is developing billions of neurons in his brain and is accumulating more body fat in preparation for life outside the womb.  

total weight gain: 

I'm not certain, but I think I'm up about 10lbs now. I'll know tomorrow for sure. 

sleep: 

shitty, shitty, shitty. I cannot get comfortable to save my life. I've also been having lots of reflux lately, which makes laying down a pain. and Sean's snoring makes me want to stab something. 

best moment of the week: 

oh man, hard to choose! our 3D ultrasound was fucking amazing - it was SO cool to see his little chubby face in there. and despite my being sick, our trip to Florida was so nice - the Keane wedding was an absolute blast (see photo below) and the beach in Destin was heavenly.

photo booth fun!
dress from Old Navy.

 also, baby kicks never get old - it seems like he's getting stronger by the day and his movements have become more defined. some days he rocks my whole belly around and it looks crazy! I can definitely tell "where" he is by his movements. 

food cravings: 

anything cold. mostly popsicles.

food aversions: 

anything that causes heartburn/reflux.

symptoms: 

the pelvic pain is only getting worse and I'm finding myself to be really out of breath lately too, thanks to big boy pushing on my diaphragm. my feet have been swelling a bit and my nipples are still leaking (but not much at all).

gender sex: 

big BOY! :D 

most looking forward to: 

our glider arrives this weekend, and we'll be painting the room sometime in the next week. we finally chose a color (yesterday, actually), so now we just have to pick up a gallon and get to work. I'm excited to start putting furniture together and getting his room ready. :)

what I miss right now: 

sleeping on my stomach and being able to breathe. 

next appointment: 

tomorrow afternoon - regular check up and glucose test. fun!