32 weeks...I've lost my head!

I have no head in this picture. I wanted to show my progress...but my hair sucks, I have no make-up on, and I have bags under my eyes that are SOOOOO big I couldn't carry them on an airplane! So I chopped my head off and posted the picture anyway.

I feel larger...I keep bumping my baby bump into things...and I can feel him up higher and under my ribs now...but I don't know if I look all that much larger. I still can't tell if he is head down or feet down...honestly it feels like he has a million arms and legs. Right now I swear he has a grip on my bladder, a few arms under my ribs, a foot or maybe FIVE in my side. None of it really hurts...just confuses me. Oh...and he has daily hiccups too. I'm really enjoying every moment...and I know I will miss all of this so much when he isn't in there anymore...but there are times I wish I could take him out, explain that what he is doing tickles/hurts/feels weird, then put him back in! :)

I'm feeling really awesome today though. My energy is really through the roof...which is very nice. My back isn't really bothering me any more and I STILL have ankles and I can wear my wedding ring...two things that I thought for sure would be gone by now. If I can go the whole time with ankles and a wedding ring, that will be something to celebrate! :)

Next doctor appointment is next Wednesday, then we start baby classes on February 7th...this should be FUN!!! I'm excited to be there with Brian...I'm sure we will have lots of giggles!

My favorite day with my son...so far!

On Friday I came home sick (I keep getting this cold that I cannot get rid of!) anyway...I spent the whole afternoon laying down and feeling generally crappy about myself and the world in general. Nolan really loves to poke at my side...so I put my hand there then started poking back. We played like this for a few seconds, I would push on him, then he would push back. Usually it only happens once and he gets bored and goes somewhere else (well, maybe he gets upset and goes somewhere else) but this time he stayed to play! I could not wipe the smile off my face! I know I can't see him yet...but I actually played with him for the first time...it was amazing!!!!

Over the weekend he got two LONG bouts of hiccups...those are fun too...but no where near playing together! As I type he is kicking my bladder...or using it as a stressball...so I should get going to the bathroom...remember those urgent pees? This is one!

30 Weeks!

The first trimester went SOOOOOO slow...but the second flew by and now we only have 10 weeks left! I am so excited to meet my little guy...but loving pregnancy so much that I'm ok waiting. I am the most IMPATIENT person I know, so I can't believe I typed that! :)

Don't have much to report...just thought I would post a pic to document the 30 weeks Nolan's been in there!

Gotta pee NOW

I've always known that pregnant women need to pee frequently, and this totally makes sense especially late in the pregnancy. However I never knew the URGENCY involved in this frequent peeing. There are times that I'm totally fine, no need to go number 1...but then I stand up and INSTANTLY have to pee...like this is not a drill...GET OUT OF MY WAY!!! This has made life interesting...to the point that I'm thinking I'll need a large mouthed jar in my car in case of emergency!

So if you see me hanging out in my van...please don't knock! ;)

The Baby's Room!

Ok...I know he isn't here yet...but I'm in nesting mode and his room is done (well...nearly done). All I have left is to make some drapes (which will be SUPER easy) and buy some Navy Blue knobs for the changing table (there is one that doesn't work...so I'm just going to change them out for something with color...which should be cute!)

Of course I think it looks better in person than in pictures, but this will have to do for people who aren't nearby!

You can only see three of the walls, one has pretty much nothing but a window on it (and the little white bookcase that you can see in the rocking chair picture). I haven't finished that wall yet...so no pictures yet!

The polka dots I kinda centered on the wall...but then I can't center the crib on the wall because the door is in the way. I can't undo the dots now...so that is the way they will be! :) The dots are darker than they look in the photo!

Registries

I've come across a few people who were interested in knowing where we are registered. Because we are computer geeks, we registered online at Target.com (I think some things can be found in store, but a lot will be online only) and Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/baby/2OO26QM0PW20C). Of course we appreciate anything and everything...giftcards are great too! :)

The theme for Nolan's room is Teddy Bears with Navy Blue & Shades of Brown (light & dark brown).

Ok...I think I'm done messing around on the websites! :)

25 weeks

I was reading an article in "Pregnancy" magazine today while waiting for my oil to be changed. It was all about blogging and having the ability to share information with family and friends who are both near and far. I have done a small amount of blogging on myspace, but only a few choice friends who also have myspace have the ability to see. This blog is either a very smart way to communicate with everyone, or a very lazy way to do it...you decide! :)

I don't have much to blog about right now, I went to the doctor today and my doctor visits are fairly uneventful which my doctor tells me is a VERY good thing. The baby seems content (he loves to wiggle), I don't have any major complaints (acid reflux here and there...but I had that problem from time to time before being pregnant) and things are just right on track. I am sooooo enjoying pregnancy and right now I'm so content that I don't count the days until he is out...he is very easy to care for now! ;)

Of course there is the impatient part of me that comes out from time to time and cannot wait to meet our little man...but he will be here before we know it!

I hope to blog at least once a week, and YES, I will be counting my pregnancy in weeks. I know that this irritates some people (they force me to figure out how many months) but I can keep track of the weeks pretty well (I cheat, I have a site that emails me each week!)

Alright...that's all for right now...hopefully I'll have something interesting to say very soon!