Let The Journey Begin...: October 2012

Ok! So its been a really long time since I have updated the blog. I have been a busy girl with lots of trips this summer, the country music fest, tons of fall activities (ahem the Big E), working, shopping and so much more...not to mention this whole growing a human thing. So here is a quick update on what's been happening over the last few months before my 30 week update. First, summer was just incredible. Rob and I took the whole babymoon thing to new levels, taking tons of weekend and day trips not to mention the trips to Florida and Maine too. But summer officially capped off with the Country Music Fest at the end of August with Tara, as it does every year, though this year was quite a different experience. Even though tailgating was a little more low key, we had great food and a great time and the concert was awesome (though there was one man there, who I am sure was completely sober, that thought Tara and I were having this baby together as partners). Now I know we were dancing up a storm together and that I have umm put on a few pounds, but I am pretty sure we still look alot like sisters. Anyways, here's a pic of us just before the concert started.

This is my 23 weeks picture!

So with the end of summer comes the beginning of my favorite season, Autumn. Who doesn't love crisp weather, hot apple cider, pumpkin everything and fall foliage. The official start of Autumn is the Big E. I don't think I have missed it in all of my 29 years, even when we lived in Florida. It was better than ever this year, though after walking around and eating our way through the fair for 9 straight hours, I was hurting. My knees, feet and back have never hurt so badly, but boy was it worth it. Take a look at some of the fun we had.

Before Rob won a teddy bear for the baby playing the birthday game. I am 26 weeks in this photo.

The Big E is not complete without a stop at the Millie's pierogi's stand. There is nothing like polish food to bring me back to childhood.

These bean bags were the most comfortable things ever invented and yes we bought one. I want to put it in the nursery underneath some shelves of books for a cozy place to read when the baby is a little bit older.

Ok so now that you are all up to date. Here is my 30 week post. I will try to be more consisent in updating and taking pictures throughout my next 10 weeks.

HOW FAR ALONG?: 30 weeks. Only 10 left to go. I can't believe it...oh man we have to finish our Christmas shopping too. Having a Dec 26th due date creates an automatic countdown of shopping days left.

TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN?: 17 pounds

MATERNITY CLOTHES?: Yes, with the exception of some yoga pants and cardigans/jackets that I can stillwear unbuttoned.

STRETCH MARKS?: None yet. Crossing my fingers this doesn't change.

SLEEP?: I am waking up at least three times a night now to pee. So I have definitely been sleeping less, but every now and then I get a good night, which helps me reset for a couple days. Though it probably helps that I can barely stay up til 9pm anymore....Man its going to be hard to watch the debate tonight.

BEST MOMENT THIS WEEK?: Our baby shower this past Saturday that my mom and sister planned together for us. It was so great and they know me so well as the autumn themed shower with pumpkins, maple syrup, mums and stonewall kitchen pancake mix as favors were all right up my ally. Everything was perfect. It was so nice that so many family and friends from the Iosua side drove out to Western, Ma. It was great to have everyone together. Everyone was so generous and it helped us out in getting ready for Baby I so much. We got a ton of the things that we need from the glider and pack and play from my parents, to an utterly awesome diaper bag stuffed with all kinds of goodies and our car seats/stroller from Rob's parents. We also had a lot of people knit us some beautiful blankets and clothes that are so special for us to have. A huge thanks again to everyone involved.

WORST MOMENT THIS WEEK?: Waking up Monday morning with morning sickness and getting physically ill in the middle of our front yard. (You know our nosey old lady of a neighbor was peeping out her window watching the lovely scene.) Not sure where this is coming from, but I feel like I am back in my first trimester and I don't like it.

MISS ANYTHING?: Really really missing wine and sushi. Rob and I bought a case of wine from our favorite winery in Lake George over the summer and I am dying to dive into it. And don't get me started on sushi, whoever brings me sushi in the hospital will make me the happiest woman on earth.

MOVEMENT?: Yes Baby I is moving all the time now. I can feel him/her kick, roll and do all kinds of tricks all day long. While I love it when I am relaxing at home on the couch or in bed, it does get slightly distracting in the middle of meetings at work.

FOOD CRAVINGS?: Nothing...actually eating is getting to be a chore. I am back to not really wanting to eat meat again and I just don't have much of an appetite. But luckily Rob makes sure I am getting a healthy amount of calories every day. If you didn't automatically put on so much weight growing a baby, pregnancy could be a great diet haha.

GENDER?: Still don't know. I flip back and forth whether I think its a girl or a boy. I think right now I am leaning boy. Rob says that he calls the baby a boy, but when he pictures it, he pictures a girl.

SYMPTOMS / MOODS?: I think my moods have been pretty good lately, though Rob may disagree. I don't seem to be quite as moody these past few weeks, probably because I am too tired to be. I am mostly just exhausted all the time and my back kills at the end of the day. I am also still getting lots of headaches.

BELLY BUTTON IN or OUT?: In, but almost flat. Hopefully it won't pop for a few more weeks.

WEDDING RINGS OFF or ON?: On! This is surprising because my fingers usually swell. I think the cold weather is helping. I am really happy that I am not nine months pregnant in the summer time.

HAPPY or MOODY MOST OF THE TIME?: Happy and getting really excited to meet Baby I and finally give it a real pronoun. Friends are starting to think that I am really weird still calling the Baby "it". I can't wait to meet Baby I and name him/her.

LOOKING FORWARD TO...?: I am excited because all of the house projects are finally almost done and should be COMPLETELY done in the next week or so which means that we get to go through all our stuff from the shower and actually set up and decorate the nursery. I can't wait. We have some great ideas.

Here are some pictures from the Baby shower this past weekend!!!