A month, a month ... has it really been a month?

Yes, sir that is my baby belly!

I can't believe I haven't posted in so long. Makes me feel like failed blogger, but man have we been busy. Oh and I am trying to sleep at any point possible! Sleep is wonderful and I have a feeling that in not too long I won't be getting a lot of it!


Last weekend I was up in Santa Cruz (well Capitola) at my mom's house for a baby shower. With 13 of my favorite people in attendance we eat Chinese Chicken salad, veggies in Dill Dip, chocolate covered strawberries, cupcakes and drank strawberry Bellini's! PURE HEAVEN! During the shower all I kept thinking was "this isn't really for me; I'm not that pregnant; OMG it is for me ... I am at that pregnant"! As of Friday I will be a whopping 30 WEEKS pregnant. That has got to be some sort of major milestone!


We started our birthing classes and I am so happy with Hypnobirthing with Jo. It is truly amazing, so relaxing and has given me the confidence to birth my baby the natural way!

Two and a half Generations

My dad came down to visit this week and we were able to fit in quite a few fun things. While I worked, my dad hung out, read some football official info, enjoyed Starbucks, walked along the beach and walked the stupid hills of our neighborhood!

We went down to Balboa Park for a little Father/Daughter/Grandson to be bonding. The Natural History Museum had a special exhibit of The Bodies! I've wanted to see it for years so we made a day of it. The exhibit was truly amazing and educational. I stared at the fetuses for the longest time and couldn't believe that I am actually carrying something that size! Our little guy looks like a little man!

Yesterday we headed down to Del Mar for lunch at one of my dad's favorite beach front restaurants. It was 100% clear and warm (you never know what you are going to get down here in June). My dad seems so relaxed and at peace when he is inhaling ocean air and enjoying some amazing fish!

We love you dad/papa!

24 weeks ...

I didn't really think I would be so good about taking pics of the belly every few weeks. It might have to stop if I keep growing at this rate! The hus says that I still don't look pregnant from behind and I have been able to keep running, okay well maybe jogging.

On Friday, my official 6 month mark I went for a 2.5 mile run down by the beach. Needless to say I found myself pacing my run by bathrooms and pit stops but I still did it. These days I definitely get looks from people when they see my belly coming down the running path. Hopefully I will be able to keep it up for at least 10 more weeks. Running until 34 weeks is the current goal!

We also made the final decision to hire a doula. I'm so excited to have her!

Is that a National Championship Basketball under your shirt?

Nope, not a basketball under that shirt but a healthy boy at 23 weeks 2 days! The hus and I watched the Laker's win yet another National Championship and Tiny "enjoyed" his first Laker Championship win as well. I have a feeling that this will not be his last!

I will be sure to post some official belly shots on Friday when I will be 24 weeks. That is so crazy to me, only 16ish weeks to go. This is going too fast now and I want it to slow down. You couldn't have paid me to say that in the first trimester!

The last few nights Tiny has been going crazy when I get into bed, moving around, kicking and I think I felt the first unidentifiable body part just to the left of my belly button. The hus and I watch my belly jump up and down and it never gets old. Who needs to pay for entertainment when you have a party going on in your belly at 11pm at night. Luckily Tiny has not woken me up with kicks, jabs or 180 degree turns. Maybe this is a sign that he will be a sleeper ... this new mom-to-be can dream, right?

We registered this weekend as well. Now that was one overwhelming experience to say the least! I am sure that I have forgotten a million things I should add, but I have a very short attention span at BRU. Last night we went to REI to look at the BOB stroller again and we are totally sold. It even comes with quick release tires which I know was added for all of those geeky bike dads like the hus. If he has quick release tires, shouldn't his son? I can't wait until Tiny and I go on our first run together.

Got Milk? No Monkeys please!

Thought it was due time (no pun intended) to have a blog post about this crazy thing called pregnancy that I am going through.

I've been so lucky to never get physically sick (thank god), but man have I been tired and tired like I have never been. Luckily this has passed but by the end of the day I am ready for the couch and when I climb into bed I give the hus a run for his falling asleep money. We are both out before our heads hit the pillows.

Pillows - I just can't get enough of them! Currently I sleep with 4, yes 4 pillows a night. Soon there won't be room for the hus in the bed. Factor in the dog, and we are packed in like sardines.

Cravings - for those of you who know me, know that I have never liked milk. In my opinion milk was only good for cereal and you better eat that cereal fast. Well, times sure have changed! I am now going through milk like a madwoman. Every night I am drinking a glass of milk with a splash of chocolate milk, have coffee in my tea in the morning and even an afternoon glass! Who am I and what is this little boy doing to me?

Movement - Just a few weeks ago I was so nervous because I hadn't felt the boy move. Well, that has changed ... really changed. He likes to remind me that he is in charge these days. The hus has felt him a few times as well. The last time I was in NY I was laying bed working and trying to balance my laptop on my expanded "lap". I looked down and my stomach was twitching which I now refer to as "alien baby".

Dumb things people say - Well this has increased hand over the fist lately. Now that it is very clear I am pregnant I have people staring at me, making comments like "let me guess you are due in early August" ... no lady and now you just made me feel huge, my dad sending me an email that said "twins" (he better have been kidding), the hus saying "your face isn't getting fat so be happy", and the list goes on! This little guy will be worth it though, I just know it!

Pregnancy Brain - has kicked in full force! There are days when I can't remember my own name. I thought this was just an excuse, but NO it is real. Like the day I couldn't find my keys because they were in my hand!

Next - we are thinking about the little guys room these days and that is as far as we have gotten. I do know the colors will from the fabric that Nanna bought for the quilt. And other things I know ... there will be NO MONKEYS in his room!

21 weeks and Counting

Well, it has happened. I 100% look pregnant and people have started staring at me around town. it is so weird to have people staring at your belly when you are so used to being able to suck it in.

Last night we had a late 20 week Anatomy Scan and got to see the little man for about 40 minutes. He is pretty darn cute and the hus has now started calling him Einstein! We were able to once again verify that is 100% boy with a perfect butt shot. Apparently he is not shy! He is measuring perfectly on date and everything looked beautiful. I was mesmerized by his little beating heart the entire time.

He has been moving around a ton now and I can actually feel it. Yesterday I went for a run and he must have done a complete flip and hit my bladder during the last 1/4 mile. At one point I wasn't sure if I was going to make it to the bathroom in time. Ahh, the joys of pregnancy ... and peeing, and eating, and sleeping.

Below are a few pictures from this morning. He was kicking away as the pictures were being taken.

21 weeks!

Watch those kicks little man!

The unconventional baby quilt

The pictures don't do the vibrant colors justice!

Our little guy is going to be nice and warm all wrapped in the quilt that Nanna is making him. Let's hope she gets her quilting skills back as it has been 5 years since she quilted anything but she is amazing at what she does! I have an awesome Grandmother's Flower Garden Quilt she made me way back in Fresno.

We picked out fabric while we were together in Sisters, Oregon last week. Of course I didn't pick anything traditional - nothing with trucks, sporting equipment, rubber duckies, frogs or sailor-ish for our guy. The fabric is now the inspiration for his future room. We are a family of solid color lovers with lots of accent walls and his room will be no different. Chances are he will hate it in his later years but we will deal with that when it comes to blows.

Yeah for babies, yeah for quilts, yeah for little boys rooms, and definitely yeah for Nanna's. Now the countdown starts - will the little guy have his new cuddly quilt by the time he is born? By his six month birthday? By his first birthday? Only the Nanna knows.