Week 33 - May 28, 2007

Happy Memorial Day! We're rounding out week 33 and headed into week 34 tomorrow - hard to believe Baby B's arrival is only about 6 weeks away. Wow - talk about time going fast! I'm definitely starting to get a bit more tired these days so I've been trying to rest more when I can. Dave and I were to some small things in the Baby's room this morning and wanted to show some updated pictures that show all of the goodies we got from the shower - it's really coming together nicely! Thanks to Aunt Denise and Uncle Mike, we have all of the matching furniture for the room!

Week 32 - May 21, 2007

Had a dr. appt this morning and all is moving right along as planned. The belly measured almost 32" which is right in line with me being about 32 weeks. Fun part is, I actually lost a pound from 2 weeks ago - yea! I'm up about a total of 20 lbs., so we'll see if we can keep it under 30 over the next 7-8 weeks. I met with Dr. Bishop today (young dr who I really like and hope she delivers the baby). Dr. Schultz - she reminds me of you...I think that's why I really like her!

I worked on reorganizing the nursery last week and this weekend and I am really enjoying how it's turning out. We got the changing table/check of drawers f(rom my nephew Stephen who was still using the drawers!) and it really is starting to feel complete. I started to wash the bedding, blankets and some clothes this weekend too. I just know I'll feel better if I slowly get this stuff organized so I don't drive myself crazy towards the end. My mom and I also went shopping this Sat and got the mattress and returned a few little things to Babies R Us and Baby Depot and picked up a few nursing pj's and bras.

Here is a picture from the shower (notice we're starting the baby out right w/ Pittsburgh Steeler and Pirate gear compliments of Ms. Natalie Dipasqaule) :

Week 31 - May 10. 2007

I got this a email forward from Denise called The Mommy Test - I had to share:

I was out walking with my 4 year old daughter. She picked up something off the ground and started to put it in her> mouth. I took the item away from her and I asked her not to do that. "Why?" my daughter asked. "Because it's been on the ground, you don't know where it's been, it's dirty, and probably has germs" I replied. At this point, my daughter looked at me with total admiration and asked, "Mommy, how do you know all this > stuff, you are so smart." I was thinking quickly. "All moms know this stuff. It's on the Mommy Test. You have to know it, or they don't let you be a Mommy." We walked along in silence for 2 or 3 minutes, but she was evidently pondering this new information. "OH...I get it!" she beamed, "So if you don't pass the test you have to be the daddy." "Exactly" I replied back with a big smile on my face.

Sorry to all the wonderful Dad's out there - just thought this was cute :)

The shower was a big success on Sat. Thanks to all for attending and for all of the amazing gifts. I have to get some pics posted! We also celebrated (well not exactly celebrated) Dave's 31st birthday this week....the week has been so busy so we'll squeeze in some celebrating this weekend!

Week 30 - May 4, 2007

So, yet another fun car story to share....I called and signed up for AAA after I got a flat tire on my way to work this morning. I was driving on the Parkway near the Edgewood exit and some guy started beeping at me and told me by back tire was flat (thank God he did!). So I pulled over at Edgewood, pulled into the Sunoco by my brother Ryan's house and called him to come put my donut on. There was a big nail or staple in the tire. I owe Ryan big time for helping me out! So I went to Import/Export Tire (didn't even attempt to go to work) and they had to replace the tire. I drove on it too long so they couldn't just repair it. So $75 and 3 hrs later I'm at home. Not a good way to start my weekend, but at least that nice guy told me my tire was flat, I didn't break down in the Squirrel Hill tunnel and Ryan was able to come help me. I guess I couldn't tell it was flat because I wasn't going fast enough!

Week 30 - May 3, 2007

Meant to post earlier in the week and rave about my weekend trip to the Hershey Spa...I guess I was too relaxed to do anything - lol! Went to the spa with Jenny, Amber, Megan, Julie, Lindy, Chrissy and Jenny's friend Amy and we had a blast. I had a prenatal massage, the chocolate bean polish and the cuban (mojito) pedicure. It was just what I needed. We all relaxed, ate, got pampered and shopped. I highly reccommend that if you need a weekend away that you check out the spa - it was sooooo fantastic : http://www.hersheypa.com/accommodations/the_spa_at_hotel_hershey/
Dave on the other hand, spent the weekend roughing it in Punxy turkey hunting and fishing w/ Lurch, Rob and Bronson.

















Hard to believe the baby shower is this weekend - can't wait to see everyone and see all the fun things that are in store for Little B :)