Where does the time go?

I can't believe my 12 weeks is coming to an end.  I go back to work on Tuesday.  I am not looking forward to that at all.  I miss the people at work, but didn't miss the place or the work.  I can't even begin to imagine how much I am going to miss my little man during the days.  I know I still have the nights and the mornings, with him.  But it wont be the same.  I wish I could stay home with him and be there for him all the time.  I hope the transition for him wont be that hard.  It probably wont, since Jimmy will be home with him during the days.  But he is so use to mommy being there for him, naps times, bath times, feeding times.  It kills me that I will be missing that from my days.  I get tears in my eyes right now just typing this. 
To think back 12 weeks ago, I was still pregnant and didn't even know what joys laid ahead.  Then to skip to now, I can't imagine my life without him.  I think back to this journey that I took, trying to get him here.  All I know that it was all worth it, and I wouldn't change a damn thing, cause he is the most precious boy ever.  I may be a bit biased, but isn't every mom about their child.  To even say I have a son is just something I never thought I would be saying and feel how I do.  I know already that I am going to give him my everything, and be the best mom that I can be.  I will try and learn from my past, and be better for him, than I had it.  I already know that it is better.  I look forward to the months ,and years ahead of us.  To see how he grows and learns.  He already has done so many amazing things.  From day one, he was trying to hold his head up, which we thought was awesome, since he was a newborn.  Then I knew he was going to have strong legs, since he would kick me very hard from the inside.   I was right, the kid has some strong legs, the doc even comments about his strength, when he sees him.  He's been growing at a perfect rate, and we haven't had any problems with him.  He's even started on some pureed foods already.  Which may seem early to some, but he's been handling them just fine.  He LOVES bananas.  In a couple weeks, I am going to expand his pallet and try some more things like squash, green beans, pears, carrots, and more.  I have a feeling he is going to love all of those as well.  He's our little chubbs as we call him.  Mainly due to his chubby cheeks, that I passed down to him.  Your welcome my son. :) He is a GREAT sleeper.  Since the moment he came home, he slept and slept, and we thought it would pass, but it didn't.  He loves his sleep, just like me.  We sleep in all the time, and he loves his naps.  Mainly loves when he can sleep on my chest, and fall asleep cuddling me.  One of my favorite times.  I am going to miss those during the day also.  He loves standing and walking, which is so odd for an almost 3 month old, but he was doing that since 6-8wks old.  We feel that he is going to be above the curve on walking, and skip the whole crawling.  He doesn't like tummy time as much, he rather be sitting or standing. LOL that is ok , but I am sure we will have our hands full when he does eventually get moving around. 
I know there will be so many more memories and experiences to come.  I look forward to them all.
It is going to be very hard on Tuesday and i am preparing myself now.  I know I can't wait for the nights at home after work.  Not that they weren't great before, but they will be all that much sweeter now.  Will has brought so much joy and happiness to our daily lives.  Just seeing his smiling face in the morning is good enough for me.  I love being a mom, and I look forward to the day he says mommy.  I know it will melt my heart.  I really don't know how a parent doesn't just love their child from the minute they come into this world, and want to be and do everything for them that they can.  I am sure I have many challenges ahead, but I dont care.  I look forward to all of them, good or bad.  That is what makes us human.
Tomorrow we are headed to the zoo.  I can't wait to enjoy my last day of my summer, before I go back to hell.  I am so glad I got a chance to have this time off, thanks to my job and my husband for his support as well.  It has been a blessing that not all people get a chance to do.  I can't wait for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Xmas this year.  All the first holidays for Will, and many more.  But the first holidays should be fun, and make them even better for us, trying to show him a good time.
I had a great time spending the summer w/ friends and family.  Will and I did a lot of fun things, and went to a lot of fun places.   Concerts, Malls, Downtown, Parks, etc.  It has only just begun, and I can't wait to do more things with him as he gets older.   He is my little angel, and I wouldn't change a thing.  I know he has many great people around him, aunts and uncles who will be there through it all. 

Meet William Kenneth Moylan!!!

I can't believe he is finally here!!! :) We are so excited to have him in our lives, and he has been nothing but a joy since the minute he came.  I am so blessed to have an angel of a boy. (so far) LOL  It came with some small obstacles along the way.
Friday:
We went to the hospital around 9am.  I was checked in, and induced by 10am.  Jimmy and I, sat there for 2 hrs, just watching tv and chilling.  I got up to use the bathroom, and came back, sat down... OOOPS... a gush... I looked at Jimmy, and was like "Ummm..." He said, "What?" I then felt another gush, and said  "I think my water just broke?!"  Since I just got back from the bathroom, I couldn't have peed my pants LOL  So we called the nurse in, and she confirmed, it had broke.  So I then started feeling the contractions, stronger and stronger.  I started out on 2ml of Patocin, and they increased by 2 every 30-60 mins... Well by 12:30, the nurse mentioned if I wanted an epidural now, or was the pain manageable? I said I was ok, but then she said, if I didn't get the epidural now, the anesteologist may be in surgery for the next 4 hrs, so my pain may be more by then.  So I said, then let's get the epidural. LOL... she came in, and shortly after 1, I was pretty numb, and couldn't feel much from the waste down.  It was pretty nice :) Then the waiting began.  I was only dilated 2cm.  I had a ways to go, but she was upping the patocin, little by little, to try and speed up the contractions and the dilation.  
A little after 4:30, Mary came and she kept us company and the rest of the night.  I love her! 
By 5pm, the nurse came back in, and had been checking me every couple hours on dilation, and I was only 3/4cm's.  Not much progress at all.  Then they realized, I had this extra Tissue that was holding my cervix closed.  So they now, were trying to figure out a way, to move the tissue, or pop it.  Since this was delaying my dilation.   A couple different nurses tried, and nothing.  Then around 6pm, a nurse came in, with this long tube like thing, and she got it to go, and after that, I was 4cm's.  So we were feeling optimistic still, that he would come that night.
Well I got to about 10ml's of patocin, and they wanted me to move my position, to my left side.  When I did, the baby's heartbeat would go down, so then I would go to the left, and the same thing.  Back to my back, and he was fine.  Around 7/8pm the nurse turned off the patocin, for 30 mins, to give the baby a break.  Once we started up again, we had to start all over at 2ml's.  :-( At this point of the night, we had been at the hospital 12hrs.  I was getting stir crazy, and I couldn't move.  So just laying there, was just frustrating, with little progress.  Every 2hrs, I would then dilate 1cm.  It was VERY slow.  Around 3/4 am, I was 5/6cm's.... and we figured at this progress, it would be around noon, when he would come.
Well, 2hrs later, my nurse called my doc again, and was concerned about my lack of progress.  And the other nurses were talking C sec and starting to prep me for that.  I was taking all my jewelry off, and getting ready for the doc to come and check me out, and then into surgery I would go.  Well once the doc got to me a little after 6, he checked me and started to turn him.  Cause he wasn't facing the correct position.  Once he did that, I was 8cm dilated, and he told me we were going to try pushing.  Ummmm ok... I wasn't prepared LOL  I was mentally preparing for the C sec, I thought was going to happen.  Glad it wasn't looking that way now.  But still pushing? Alright, Doc knows best.  So I give a few pushes, and he moves him into place.  So all of these nurses come in and start setting up.  Doc then orders a vacuum, cause he was very broad shoulders, and was stuck.  So he needed some help.  It was now 6:30, and I was told, we are going to start.  Ok, so Jimmy grabs my right leg, and Mary is behind him and I above my right shoulder.  And with the next contraction I push, and push and push.... good they tell me.  We wait for the next one, and again, push and push and push...Those were rough... I didn't feel anything, but the pushing, was the strenuous part.  Then towards the end, before the last push.  Doc has to cut me, since he needed more space to get the other arm and body out.  So a few more pushes, and he's out!  It was pretty amazing, and I am now glad I didn't have a c sec, and thankful for the experience.
I didn't hear him crying right away, so I was worried.  I started crying, and freaking out.  I know they have to suction his noes and throat, things like that.  But it was taking longer than usual.  Then they called out, for the Neo doc to be paged.  Right after they did that, a cry was let out.  I was relieved, and cried more.  I just wanted to hold him already.  LOL But I could see him across the room, and I knew he was ok.  And cute as ever, I remember thinking when I saw him being pulled out, "Look at those cheeks!" LOL he was so precious.  I also knew, just as I was told I would know, he was a William.  I looked at him, when they handed him to me, and said, yep, that is what you are.  I made sure it was ok with Jimmy, he agreed he wasn't any of the other names.  So William he became and remained.  :)  We call him Chubbs though.  Which is fine.  How could you not, with those cute chubby cheeks, they are so squeezable and kissable.
After Delivery, we stayed in the room, for a couple hrs, and then our recovery room was ready for us.  We had some visitors stop by for the day.  Was very nice to see them and welcome our little man into the world.  He is already a very loved little boy, and will only continue to capture more hearts, as time goes on.
We stayed the night on Saturday of course.  Then Sunday, he was scheduled for his photo shoot, and circumcision.   He had a busy day.  I was getting very coped up and stir crazy, just being in one place for so long.  I wanted to go home Sunday night, but we had to wait to be released Monday morning.  I guess one more night wouldn't hurt.  Well I let Jimmy have a break from a couch or chair for the night, so he went home and got some sleep.  While Will and I, had a night to ourselves in the hospital, and we did just fine.  They wanted to come and take him to the nursery a few times, to give me some time to sleep, but you would have to pry him from my cold dead hands... I wasn't having it.  LOL I was perfectly fine, thanks anyway. :) 
Monday morning came, and they took him to the nursery, for his final tests, and then he was released, and we were able to get out of there.  We were home by noon.  It was great to be in our normal surrounding, and start our life, and adjusting to having this little man around.
So far, all he does is sleep, eat, poop... which is fine by me :) He is an angel, he is a night person, like mommy, and likes to sleep during the day.  Works for me also!  We will see how long this holds up.
I am so thankful and grateful for him in my life and feels like forever since I've wanted him.  Now that he is here, I wouldn't have it any other way.  I look forward to all the places and things I want to show him, and do with him.  I want to give him things, I was never able to have or do, or experience.  It is funny, how your mindset changes, once a living person comes out of you.  I am so thankful, for my family and friends for their support.  It always makes things easier.  I look forward to showing him the fun sides of mommy too... which he will, when his mom and aunties get a little crazy sometimes. :)  I will look forward to embarrassing him, and loving him unconditionally, from here on out.  He is my #1 man.  I still have to make sure Jimmy isn't ignored :P He has been good, and is loving this little guy, probably just as much.  Again, how could you not! :) 
Below, are a few pics from the hospital on Delivery Day. :)

The Home Stretch!! Final Week!!!!!!!

I can’t believe this week is finally here!!!! But had to get through last weeks madness to get here.

Last week was busy as usual, I wouldn’t expect any less.  Work was crazy of course, cause it was month end week.  Wednesday, I had my last day of school.  That was good, I did my last speech, and got an A, which then gave me and A, in the class.  So yeah me! I will be off for 8 weeks from school, and then the end of Aug, start my Fall Semester.  It will be nice to have the break, and especially since my little man will be with me.  He will be needing all my love and attention all the time.

Thursday had my last doctors appointment, went well, as usual.  I was hooked up the monitor a little longer, cause he was sleeping when we started, so his HB was lower, so we woke him up and all was good.  He checked to see if I was dilated, and I still wasn’t, which is ok.  My cervix is soft and ready to go, so we will see.

Friday, went out for Jackie’s bday.  Went to Big Bowl for dinner, yep, two weeks in a row! NICE! Then we saw the movie, The Heat, w/ Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy.  Hilarious, that Melissa never fails to crack me up.  I couldn’t make it through the whole 2 hr movie, without a bathroom break anymore.  Good thing, that was my last movie for a little while. LOL

Saturday, we did some errands, grocery shopping and then some family shopping at the Aurora Outlet mall.  Was good.  Then I went to the Hunter Hayes show at night, which was at Joliet Fest.  Was fun people watching for sure!  My next concert wont be until the end of next month.  Probably the first time I go out without my little man.  But by then I should be ok. Hehe….

Yesterday I began my cleaning and last organizing of the house, before we go to the hospital at the end of this week.  I know Thursday I will spend going crazy, and making sure it’s all ready.  But that is ok.  I can’t believe this week is here.  It’s gone by fast, and it hasn’t been bad at all.  I can’t wait until he is here.  When I think about him being here this weekend, I get wayyyyy emotional.  I am anxious, scared, nervous, happy, sad, edgy all wrapped into one…..  I had gone for a prenatal massage yesterday and it was amazing.  Just what I needed going into this week.  She couldn’t do my hands and feet, cause those have spots on me that release endorphins into the body and can cause labor to start.  I was all for it, but she gave me some pointers, for when I am in labor, what could possibly help speed up the process and help.  So we will see.

The next time I write, he will be here, and I am sure I will have plenty of pictures of him.  I am still having anxiety over what to name him, but I think, once I see him I will know.  That is what everyone tells me at least!

Thankful to everyone along the way in this journey.  It has been so wonderful, and I look forward to what is to come.  I can’t wait to be a mom.  I’ve been a step mom for so long, it will be nice to have one of my own.  He is going to be my spoiled little one.  There is so much I can’t wait to do with him, for him.. all of it!

I think about the people out there, that don’t want kids or have them, and don’t care about them.  That thought just boggles my mind.  Regardless of how crazy life gets, once you have a child, your focus changes.  I can’t imagine not loving him more than life itself.  I am very lucky to have people in my life, that care about me and jimmy and super happy for us.  This little man, is lucky also, and he doesn’t even know it yet.  He is going to have a lot of awesome aunties and uncles, who will shower him with love!  We are truly blessed.  xo

Week 38, front

Week 38, side

He's a size of a Mini Watermelon 

10 MORE DAYS!!! NEXT WEEK!!

I can't even believe I just typed that.  Man how time has flown!  With all the excitement, I almost forgot to post a little blog update.  oppps... sorry about that.  That will probably be, happening a lot more, when Chubbs comes out. :P
Well last week, was more training at work.  Plus on top of that we had a lot of Stanley Cup playoff games going on.  I had school last Wednesday, which this week is our last week.  I have a speech tomorrow, which should be interesting.  I keep having this nightmare, that while I am up there, my water breaks LOL  He needs to hold off at least until Sunday.  Not that I wouldn't mind him coming now, but mama has plans.  Got month end close at work, and last min things to get done this weekend.   We will see how that goes.
Last Thursday, was another Doc apt for me.  His HB is strong as usual, and he is growing like a weed.  The doc scheduled me to be induced next Friday, the 5th of July.  We go into the hospital at 8am.   Only a week sooner, than expected.  But this is only as a precaution, the doc, just wants to make sure everything is ok.  He is growing bigger and bigger, and with my GD, he just is taking precaution.  Which is fine,  I am looking forward to it, but scared at the same time.  The end if finally here, which is just crazy.  Time has really flown by.  It is amazing!!!  But he's been a real pain this past month.  I shouldn't really complain, but it's been a bit nutty.  He's killing me slowly lately.  The ribs are getting the punching/kicking bag workout for sure.  I still somehow smile from it all, cause I know my little man is healthy and strong.  Even if that means, he is kicking mama's butt from the inside.  Sleeping has become a bigger problem, than ever.  I have all my pillows surrounding me, but still, I can really only sleep to my left.  He doesn't like me on my right side... and I can't sleep on my stomach or back.. so yep, leaves only one sleeping position.  So I can't wait to get some more sleep angles in, after he is out. :-) The ankles still swell up, but some days are worse than others.  But other than that, I just feel tired.  Tired of being tired.  There is always so much I want to do, and having all these restrictions, is making me more anxious and stir crazy.  Oh and the Braxton Hicks contractions, are fun!! More of those lately too.  When the real ones comes, yowsers!!! 
Until next week!! anxiously awaiting his arrival! :)

He is about 6.5 lbs and 19inches long

Early Arrival??? I think so!! :)

Will he be early? Seems like it!!

According to the doc, he will induce me either at 38 or 39 weeks.  But he said most likely after July 1^st, so into the 39^th week. I am excited my boy will be here soon.  This past week, he’s been a pain in my ribs, it has gotten worse! Uggggg…. I can take it, and he is so worth it.  But it’s killing me.  Eating, sleeping and even driving has gotten uncomfy.  I can’t wait to have him at home, and I can just stare at him.   My little man, he’s getting ready to come. 

Since my GD (Gestational Diabetes), that is why the doc, wants to induce early.  As a precaution, which is fine by me.  He gets hooked up to the Heart Monitors weekly, so it’s nice to hear him inside there.

My ankles, need to be elevated nightly.  I’ve also been using this Bengay cream on my knees, it works wonders!!! I can’t wait to see what the doc says this week.

I can’t believe he will be here soon, it’s flown by which is great.  But after he comes, I hope it doesn’t fly, and I want to enjoy every moment I have with him.  I have so many plans J Can’t wait! 

I finished up him room this week, and laundry and we put the stroller together, and the car seat is in the car, so we are all set!! I managed to find an outfit for the hospital for me.  I know they give us, those lovely gowns to wear, but I want to be comfy afterwards in my own stuff… and head home all comfy too…. 

We celebrated Father’s Day this past weekend.  It was nice, to have the kids, and embrace the new one coming in all at the same time.  We went and saw The Man of Steel, good movie.  Will be interesting to see how the next one is.  I got Jimmy a Stormtrooper Star Wars Collectible for Father’s Day/ Our Anniversary.   He loved it of course :P

I look forward to the next couple weeks, going by quickly I hope!  I am very anxious, nervous and excited at the same time.  I am still not solid on a name yet, but I know when we see him, I will just know.  

He's 6-6.5lbs now :) 

His Wheels :-)

Room is all ready for him......

Time to complain...Heading into final stretch.. :-)

So this is it…. The last month is approaching.  I had a good run, so I can’t complain too much, well I can complain and I will LOL But up until now, this pregnancy has been pretty much a cake walk.  So if this last month, I have to go through all the bad, then so be it.  For my little man, it will all be worth it.

Last week, was good in some ways and bad in others.  Good for school, cause I had my first speech, and I got a B+, so I was excited about that.  Good for Arielle, cause it was her last week of school, and she is now on summer break.  Good for Jimmy cause I am just that awesome, JK, he got some extra money come his way.  Other than that, the week was crap! Lol

Work was hell as usual, so I am really counting down my days now, and just so happens, my temp is leaving me.  So we need to find a new one.  And I will have under 4 wks to train them, so that means, yep you guessed it, I will be doing some things from home, from time to time.  No other way around it.

Got hooked up to the machine at the doc again.  Seems like I will every week.  Which is fine, get to hear my little man.  It’s fun to hear him move, and sometimes a contraction happens.  LOL  This weeks apt, I get a cervix check, to see if I am getting ready, either dilated yet, or softer.  Also a Group B  streptococcus screening, making sure I don’t carry any viruses or bacteria, that can be passed on to the baby during birth.  FUN!
This past weekend, we went to my cousins house for a Breastfeeding class.  Jimmy and I both thought it was very imformative.  More than we would have, which is good.  Hoping we don’t need to use any of the “what if”  techniques or have any problems, but if we do, we should be able to troubleshoot any problems. :-P
Yesterday, we went to the movies and saw Internship.  Was very funny.  Then when we got home, I was determined to do all the baby’s laundry and organize his closet.  That didn’t exactly get finished. LOL during about the 2^nd or 3^rd load, I passed out folding clothes, for about 30-40min nap.  I was so tired, hadn’t been sleeping well again.  I seem to go through spurts, maybe it is when he is growing. LOL who knows.  But I managed to finish the laundry last night,  just have to finish organizing his room, later today.  Also set up the play yard/bassinet next to our bed last night.  It’s perfect, he will be right there next to me, for the first 3-4wks, until I move him into his room.  It will be very good, for late night nursing, since the rocker is in our room also.Now on to the bitching.  Yep, I haven’t done much of it, but now I get to.  LOL Where do I start?  Back? Yep, that is killing me!  I’ve had back pains before, but this is worse now.  I have to recline the car seat back in the car, my work chair at work, and need pillows more than ever.  My ankles have started this fun swelling.  I haven’t had any up until now… so it is fun to see cankles LOL  But also a pain, cause those  joints hurt at night, along with my knees.  So I have this BenGay stuff that I put on them.  Thankfully that helps.  I can’t fully shave anymore, so that’s become fun LOL I’ve managed to do a decent job, but I just decided to stick to capris, and worry about the lower half of my legs for now LOL  Stairs, have become an enemy, I never would mind taking the stairs, but I am more out of breath now.  So at work, I take the elevator sometimes.   Now on to sleep.  It is funny, cause people say, rest up now, you will need it! BS!!! LOL First I can’t rest… I had a problem going to sleep as it was.  It would take me at least 30mins… now on top of that, I have this little man inside, moving around at night, and he HATES when I sleep on my right side, I think cause his head is over that way.   Sooooo that leaves me one position.  My left side.  So, here I am with a body pillow propped up behind me, and more pillows to my left, and tilted to the left, but not all the way, and a pillow between my legs.  Comfy!?  Not nearly… So sleep hasn’t been happening much, and then I get up to pee, closer to every hour now.  Use to be every 2 hrs, now it is getting closer to the 1hr mark.  He is dropping, and it’s pressing on my bladder more.  The other fun thing is, he loves my ribs.  So it is only fitting, that I will get a tattoo of his hand, and a symbol on my ribs.  He  is worth it, but making me even more uncomfy.  I try and push him, but he is a stubborn one, NOT SURPRISED. So all in all…. I am looking forward to the end.  Pregnancy has been fun.  Would I do it again, maybe, but I don’t plan on it.  He will be my one little angel.   I am good with that.  We will see if he graces our presence a little early or not.  I wouldn’t mind a week early, but we will see.  It’s up to him, whenever he is ready!   I know I am! 

(He is about 5-6lbs already)

Baby Shower Palooza!!

Well this past week, was busy as usual.  Between work and school, that took up some time. LOL School, I have to prepare for a speech, for this week... YUK!, and work, I had month end close on Friday.  Only one more left!!! :) Not that I'm counting down. :) 
Last Thursday, I had a doc appointment, and they did a stress test on the little guy.  He is healthy as can be, and I couldn't be happier about that.  The doc's words were "beautiful pattern".  Meaning his breathing was good, and his heartbeat was strong and he was getting enough oxygen.  So very good to hear.  The weird thing is, every time I see him, he seems to think, he's bigger than what he seems.  When I went for the ultrasound the week before he measured at 4lbs 11oz... doc said, he's a little big.. WHAT! That is normal!! LOL He's got to be around 5 and then some by now.  I actually gained 2lbs at this doc apt.  Which was good, cause I lost 3lbs before that.... LOL But he had to have gotten at least half of that. :P Chubbs, is a big solid boy. :) 
Well after all that fun, Friday night I did some cleaning, and then my friend Jen stopped by, and we talked later into the night than we thought LOL She also dropped off of a big garbage bag of clothes, from what she  had from her son.  So my little guy is for sure set for this summer.  I can safely say, he will have a diff outfit each day! LOL I of course will document each adorable one! :) I better invest in some good coupons from Shutterfly, Cause I will need alot of albums :) hehe 
Saturday was my baby shower.   The weather turned out to be cloudy, and that was ok.  My BFF, Mary through and amazing shower.  She did the cutest thing, and had live frogs as the center pieces for the tables.  Was VERY cute.  We even got to take one home.  Arielle picked out the baby one, so she now has a new pet.  Baby Moylan, got some very adorable things, and all we can't wait for him to use and play with. :)
After the shower, my cousin Kristie from Michigan stayed with us, since we had my other cousins baby shower yesterday.  It was nice catching up and talking late into the night.  
Yesterday, we got up and went to our cousin Amber's Baby Shower.  Was very nice, and was fun to see all girl stuff.  Since I am having the boy, it's nice to be able to shop for some girl things too.  After that, Arielle and I headed to the pet store, to equip our new friend with his new home.  Then we ran some other errands. By the time I got home, it was time to make some dinner, then sit down and watch some of the Hawks game, and then the Organizing began.  That was much fun.  I unpacked a lot, and we sorted through it all and put it away. I made me even more excited, to see his room coming to a completion.  Sometime this week, I will bet setting up the Play Yard/Bassinet in our room.  He will be sleeping there for the first 4-6wks, until I am comfortable enough to move him to his crib. :) Then I have all this clothes to wash, which will be nice, and then I can finally sort all of that.
5 more weeks left, and I can't wait.  I am VERY anxious, and scared, and excited all wrapped into one. :) 

He is the size of a Cataloupe

Hooked up to HB Machine...

His HB <3

Family Pic from Baby Shower

Me and Mary, my BFFFL

Frustrated w/ Restrictions......

Well this past week has been very busy as usual.  I was wondering if it would slow down in June.  It doesn’t look like it will, I am already booked through mid month, with stuff.  Which is fine…. J  But I am getting more tired, and learning, I can not do as much as much as I would like.  I am very stubborn, and my restrictions that keep adding up, get me frustrated.  I want to be able to do more.  Even doing laundry this past weekend pooped me out.  I had to take a break mid-way through and relax.

Last week was busy with work, and I started my first class of Speech, for school.  So after the 6 weeks of school is up, I will only have 1 week to go.  Talk about anxious!! LOL I was going to take my computer class over the summer, but we decided I will be so busy and focused on my boy, even the 4 hrs away on weds, wouldn’t be good.  So I will make up that class next spring or summer sometime, not a big deal.  I will resume again in the fall (Sept).

On Friday, had a half day, and went to my last ultrasound.  Was so happy to see my big boy.  He is growing on schedule, and was at 4lbs- 11oz so far.  All his organs looked healthy and in place, and developed as they should be.  His heartbeat was 148, which has been normal and healthy for him.  He is still moving around like clockwork, every 2hrs.  He’s of course getting stronger, so he’s getting some good kicks in there now.   My BFF Mary, went with for the Ultrasound.  Was nice for her to be able to see him in there J  Since she will be seeing a lot more of me in 6 wks! Lol  Yeah her and the hubby will be in the room.  She is picture person, and he will be there for me to squeeze!!!  After the US, we headed back home, changed, and got ready for the evening.  Which we had a Tim McGraw concert.  It was very fun, I think the baby even liked it.   It was outdoors, so it wasn’t too loud for him, and I was able to sit on my blanket, if I got tired.  Which I did, around 10pm.  Was nice to spend the night with my friends, and enjoy some great music!  Makes me look so forward to this summer.  So many plans, and so many things we want to do.  Just hope my little guy will be ready for all our adventures. J

Saturday, was a good day to sleep in a little.   Then Jimmy and I ran some errands, and then rented some movies for the night.  Watched “This is 40”, some hilarious stuff about kids and family.   All in all a busy and relaxing day, at the same time.  Then watched game 5 of the Hawks, Redwings series… Hawks won!!!  Sunday we went and saw Fast n Furious 6.  Was very good!  Those movies are rarely a let down.  That night, we watched the movie we didn’t’ get to, from sat night. “Django” was interesting I suppose.

Yesterday was Memorial Day, so it was nice being off.  Enjoyed sleeping in, doesn’t happen that often.  Then did nothing all day, but laundry and some light cleaning.  Otherwise, I was tired and laid on the couch and watched tv, and saw the first Star Trek movie.  Then it was time for Game 6… which was another good one… had us worried for a bit, but ended up good!  So Wednesday will be Game 7, and I have school, but I will be keeping updated from my phone.  This is going to be very interesting.  I will either have a very happy husband after Weds night, or a semi cranky pants for a little bit, if his team wins or loses.  Yikes ;-/

Last week, one of my friends, had her baby boy, and he was able to come home yesterday.   Very excited for them.  He is a cutie!! \

Other than all that, it’s just the sleeping, that is getting to me.  I am up every 2 hrs… so I am perfectly ready for a new born LOL  but I sleep with my body pillow to my right, and two other pillows to my left.  I switch sides throughout the night, not fully sleeping on my side anymore, kind of propped in an angled position.  I slept on the couch for an hour Sunday morning.  It was comfy, so that may be my new go to spot soon.  I also need it very cold in the room when I am sleeping.  I had the air on last night, and I still managed to break a sweat.  LOVELY lol

I am looking forward to this weekend.  We have baby shower-palooza’s this weekend.  Mine is on Saturday and my cousins is Sunday.   So it will be nice to see family and friends all weekend.  I’ve been stalking the weather forecast, and the rain better go away! 

Chubbs and his cheeks :) 

All his bones and heart, and organs are good! <3

He's the size of a Pinneapple :P

Busy Times......Busier times ahead....

Well the past two weeks have been crazy busy.  Between Arielle's prom one weekend, to mini girls trip and mother's day the next weekend.  Time is flying.  Not to mention Doc visits in between.

I had gone back to my doc May 6th, for a follow up on my sugar levels.  I was about 60% he said.  He was ok with still not putting me on medication, but still wanted me to monitor my levels every day, 4 times a day.  So that has been fun. UGGGGGHHHH....  At that visit he also mentioned that he thought the little man was growing ahead of schedule. We would know more at the ultrasound on the 24th.  But he mentioned, that he may induce me the week before my due date, if needed.  So we will see, we will know more, when we get to see his growth, during the ultrasound.  He's a healthy boy :) and his Heartbeat is always good.

Last week was a nice 4 day work week.  I started training my new temp, which is going MUCH better.  She  catches on much faster, and takes great notes.  So I feel a bit better, leaving and knowing, things may be ok. But I think I will still be monitoring things from home, from time to time, among a few others things. Oh well.

Last Friday, I was off, and in the morning, Mary and I had a plane to catch to Minnesota, for the Mall of America for the weekend.  We needed a little girls weekend.  Before all the craziness of a baby, and the summer brought us.  It was a much needed break.  We had fun shopping of course, as well at the Aquarium and Bubba Gumps for dinner one night.

I came back on Sunday afternoon.  Which was Mother's Day.  Was greeted with a nice card from my step-daughter. She is so sweet sometimes, for a teenager. :-)  Then later in the night, Jimmy and I went to Big Bowl , for dinner.   Yummmm... which he got me a wine.  I hadn't had much but a few sips, this whole time, while pregnant.  He said, I could have a glass.  I still didn't drink the whole thing, and had him help me.  I guess it's a mental block.  But I will be drinking plenty of wine afterwards, no worries. :) 

This past week, seemed so crazy at work.  Was a shortened week though, which was VERY nice.  Wednesday, I wasn't feeling so great, and was VERY tired.   I haven't been sleeping that great this past week.  My knees and ankles have decided to give me more aches and pains, and my hips, when I sleep.  or when trying to sleep.  So I had about 3 nights in a row, of finally falling asleep around 2am.  Which when the alarm goes off at 6am, isn't that long. :(  So I all caught up to me, on Wednesday.  I slept till noon that day, and seemed to have sweat a fever out, i didn't even know i had. 

Friday I had another follow up appointment with the doc.  I went into work early, to leave early.  Which was nice, and I can't wait to do it again this Friday.  But all was good, he still was ok with not putting me on meds, and the baby's heartbeat was normal.  He is always in the 140's.  I have scheduled appointments for the next 6 weeks.  This Friday is the Ultrasound, and then every Thursday in June.  It seems like a lot, but It's better to be over prepared, than anything. 

I am starting to get a bit nervous and anxious at the same time.  I've talked with some people, about the big day.  I feel a little relieved and at the same time, still freaked.  I just want that part over with, so we can get to the after part, and my little man is here.

I am looking forward to the next 7 weeks, and hope they fly by, like the past 33 have.  I just feel like the pains, that have surfaced, will be the worst of it.  But if I can say I had 7 months with no problems, and only 2 with, I will take it.  He is all worth it.  Even when he kicks me really hard, and likes to bury himself in my ribs.  Still makes me smile, cause I love feeling him move around.  I really can't wait until he is hear.  And I will remind him how he was such a pain in my ribs :-P as he gets older.  But my tattoos, that I will be getting for him, will make them even more special.  They will be on my right ribs, where he seems to favor going to.

I look forward to this week and Memorial weekend ahead.  And the remaining journey I have left. 

32 weeks, into 33...... 

MOA w/ BFF

A little damage :-)

Mother's Day Drink :-)

He's the size of a Large Jicama....a what??? LMAO

Crossing into single digits....

Well it was another busy week.  Hard to imagine, we are coming up on only 9 weeks left.  Amazing how the time has flown.  At least I think so.  LOL But I have a feeling, since I am so impatient, the remaining time will drag.  But so much will be going on in May, that all I will have to do, is hopefully just relax in June. Yeah right! :) 

Last week, was a bit hectic.  Work, school, and getting kid ready for Prom. Tuesday was Prom shopping, and boy was that fun. (Said Sarcastically)

Wednesday was school, it was a pretty short, class, since we only have one left, which is a test.  We went over 3 chapters, and that was it! I will take it.

Thursday wasn't much, but then Friday kicked off the weekend.  Which I am still tired from. Friday we went out with some friends to see the movie Iron Man 3.  That was good.  I realized that I need to start going potty, before a 2hr movie.  I felt bad, that I had to get up, mid movie, to use the bathroom.  But there was no way I was holding it another hour. LOL 

Then Saturday, we got up.  I cleaned a little, and then had some "me" time to do my toes and nails, while the house was empty.  I have to take advantage of that while I can. :) Then in the afternoon, took the girl to get her hair done.  Looked so good.  We went and took pictures shortly after, and then they were off to prom.  Jimmy and I then tackled her bedroom, mainly the closet.  We emptied it out, and put new shelves inside.  This was good to do, while she was out of the house, and out of the way.  :) While he was putting the shelving up, I was doing some "nesting" of my own.  Cleaned the rest of her room, and organized it.  Then I moved over to the babies room, where I finished a fleece cover for the mobile, along with a fleece cover for the railing of the crib.  Got those ideas from Pinterest, LOVE that site.  We didn't get done until late, seemed like it took forever, but it was nice, we watched some hockey, and The Voice, while we worked.  Then I figured, I would try and stay up, since I had to pick up the kids from Prom in a couple hrs.  But I ended up falling asleep for about 2 hrs.  Woke up at 3:30 and went and picked them up around 4.  They went on a post prom cruise downtown, on the Odyssey.  They said it was amazing.  Man proms sure have changed, since we had gone.  By the time we had returned home, I tried going back to sleep, but somehow couldn't.  Jimmy's snoring had me up, and then the birds outside were coming out.  Soooo I didn't end up falling asleep until 6am.... then woke around 10.... 

We decided to head to Lombard for the Lilac fest, which had a craft fair.  That my cousin was involved with.  We stopped by their booth a couple times, and ended up getting some Cowboys and Lions Bag-O Bags, for our boards that Jimmy is going to be making.  :) (Jimmy thinks he will be picking his own teams he likes.. hmmm we will see about that) lmao.....  And a cat toy, that the cats, LOVED when we got home. 

I wanted to take a nap, and listen/watch the Hawks game, once we got home.  I ended up dozing off for about 20-30mins maybe.  Then our friends invited us to dinner.  So for Cinco de Mayo, we went out for Sushi.  LOL 

I am pooped just reliving this past week LOL... So needless to say, I am tired today.  I just want to crash when I get home later.  I have a follow up doc apt to attend to first, so we will see how that goes. 

In baby news.... he's still moving around like crazy.  We still play our little game, when he kicks me, I rub my belly and he kicks back.  It's too cute.  I find myself watching my stomach during work, or just sitting on the couch, I can see him kicking.  He is getting stronger each week, So I fear I will be in for it next month.  Heartburn has been fun.  This past week, I have been battling the soar ankles and calves.  They swell a little, depending on the heat, but for the most part, just sore.  Also the veins, BLUE! and look creepy, so I wont be wearing shorts any time soon... maybe just capris LOL  Each week, I am looking more towards what lies ahead.  I can't wait to meet him, and start spoiling him with my love. :) Oh and I've been using my heart monitor, and his HB has been consistent in the 130's-140's... strong and good :-) <3

On our stairs

Her BF's Junior Prom 2013

Our Pond

30 weeks 

He is just a Head of Cabbage :-)

Busy...Busy... Busy....

This past week was the busiest ever!! Something was going on each day.  I am pooped!! Last Monday I had a follow up Doc Apt, from my blood tests.  That was fun.(NOT) I am on a diet, until next Monday. Also checking my blood levels 4 times a day.  So that is fun..... sense my sarcasm there.  My levels have been normal so far, as a of last Tuesday when I started keeping track.  So I am a bit annoyed, since my normal diet, I don't eat that badly.  Sure I will have some sugar here and there, but that is to be expected.  But when you are given 100G's of sugar at once, yep your levels are going to be high.  I swear those tests are designed to fail.  But apparently my body wasn't breaking them down fast enough. ummm ok ...well I have been fine since.  So we will see what he says, about my numbers, he was going to determine if I would need to be put on medication, the last 9 weeks of pregnancy, as a precaution.  He didn't want baby, to be to big, or to cause pre-term labor.  My boy is just fine that you! lol 
Well Tuesday was a crazy day, but followed up by a nice dinner at Chili's with my friend Becca.  The traffic still sucked, getting around.  Since a lot of roads were closed off, due to flooding issues, from the week before big rain storm.  So that was lovely.  After dinner I got to spend a little time with Jimmy before he went to work, but I also had my test for the next day to study for. :-( 
Wednesday, was busy at work, and then school.  I had my 3rd test, and I was nervous about it.  But was in great relief, shortly after, I got a B! So that was a relief. After that, I headed over to the bowling alley, and watched the finals, for my friends bowling.  They ended up getting 4th place.  NICE!  Jimmy spent the day on set, for Chicago Fire again.  It's like his 2nd job now.  He is loving being an extra, and the little extra income, will be nice for him too. :-)
Thursday was a dentist appointment.  Just got my normal cleaning, but man oh man!! Did that hurt!! was the worst cleaning ever! My gums hurt so bad, actually I still think they do.  But oh well, that is out of the way until November.  After the dentist I got to go home and spend some time with Jimmy.  I hadn't seen him much all week ,with being busy, and he was out and I was out.  Awwwwww... So we watched some TV.  Then Friday, finally Friday!.  We went out to dinner to Hooters, with our friends, Curt and Carrier, and I got my spicey shrimp and crab legs.. mmm the baby loves :-)  Then we saw the movie, Oblivion, with Tom Cruise.  It was ok. LOL 
Saturday, was an early day, we got up around 8am, and left by 8:30, to get to our 9am 3D Ultrasound.  It was so amazing.  Watching him inside there, and moving around.  He is way too cute, I can't wait till he is out, so I can spoil him with love!! :-) But I may be a little biased on that. hehe... He wouldn't stop sucking his thumb, which was cute in itself.  I hope he doesn't continue that little habit on the outside.  He looked very comfy inside, and peaceful and happy.  So I am glad I am providing a nice environment for him so far.  On the outside, it will be much more hectic for him! lol  We nicknamed him Chubbs, from his chubby little cheeks he has.  He definitely has my german chubby cheeks, and my nose, and mouth... so yep, we think he looks like me.  Which you can see from a crazy comparison pic below.  It's amazing how technology has come.  Along with a bunch of images we got of him on a CD, which I will have for his baby book :-P We got an elephant, that plays his heartbeat.  Super cute!  After we left the US place, we headed downtown to the nerd convention, for C2E2.  That was fun, and a lot of good people watching.  We spent almost the whole day there, and came home ate, and I did some crafts, and then we crashed.
Yesterday I got my hair done in the morning, and then we ran some errands to Ikea, and other stores, and did some grocery shopping.  Then I did some laundry, and grilled, and watched some TV into the night.  All in all a great weekend, and nice way to end a crazy busy week!!! 
I am looking forward to May and June, where I hopefully wont be as crazy, but we all know that won't be the case. :-) 

Cabbage Patch Kid?

Well I have now entered the 3rd trimester.  Here we go! I am looking forward to these last 11-12wks.  I think they will be the longest.  LOL but well worth the wait.  I am hoping this next week goes by quickly, so then I get to see my little man again, in 3D! :-)
This week, was pretty draining.  Work was busy, and not at the same time.  School was good, I got an A on my test from the week before, I was pretty excited about that.  Hopefully I do well on this weeks test, we will see.
During the week Jimmy had two days of filming for the TV show, Chicago Fire.  That is pretty exciting.  We will see if he actually gets on TV one of these times.
This past weekend was a busy one for me.  Friday, enjoyed date night with the Hubby at an LFL game.  That was fun! Then Saturday went to a hockey game with my friends at the Wolves game.  Today went to a chocolate party at Carrie's house.  A lot of good stuff MMMMM..... 
Last week I was suppose to have a follow up appointment with my doctor, I had failed my sugar test.  The big bad storm decided to come that day, and our basement got a little flooding, as well as many other people homes and streets :-(  So the roads to the doc's office were blocked and I couldn't make it.  They had canceled all apts, and I am rescheduled for Monday. 
I really hope we are done with this cold weather and move on to some warmer weather coming up.  I am over it! :-) 
This week the boy has been moving like crazy as usual.  He still kicks every 2hrs, and sometimes even more.  On Saturday night, he was very active, while I was at the Hockey game.  It was very loud, so I think he was freaked out as to what was going on.  I've been dealing with some sleep issues, and some gas problems.  So that has been some fun new developments.  I hope those get better.

(He is the size of a Chinese Cabbage)

The Beat still goes on..... :-) (Video Attached)

Week 27 was a busy one, as usual.  I wouldn't expect any less at this point.  A lot went on this week. Monday and Tuesday were pretty normal, just worked, and trained my temp.  Wednesday, started the fun of the week.  Work and then school, where I had my test.  We find out this week, how we did.  yikes... Since I was done with my test early, I was able to meet some peeps by bowling, and watch them.  That was fun.
Thursday I was counting down the hours, until my day off.  The day was crazy at work, as usual.  People are getting more crazy, and we are working on our new system, which rolls out in increments.  FUN FUN!!  By the time I come back in October, we will have the whole company, in the new system.  OH JOY!! :-/
Well Friday started the eventful weekend. I was up and ready to leave the house at 8:30am, for my 3Hr Doc Apt, to check my Sugar levels.  So when I got there, they took my blood, then I had to drink this nasty, Orange Flavored drink, that had 100G's of sugar in it. YUK!! Every hour after that, they drew my blood.  I should find out this week sometime, the results.  We will see.  Last time, I just hit the top number of 139, and since my BMI is high, the doc wanted to do some more testing.  Lucky Me! Better safe than sorry I guess.  After a very long morning in the doc's, I then headed home, and ran some errands with the hubby for the afternoon.  We had to run to some stores, and then we went and picked up a Rocker/Glider, for our bedroom.  I will now be able to rock my little boy, back to sleep.  It is very comfy and I am very excited about it. After that, I had vet apts, for the cat's @ 6Pm.  So we took them, and then we lucky enough to schedule Garfield for his Neutering, the very next morning.  Poor boy.  After the vet, we headed to a local bar, and met up with some of our friends to watch the Hawks vs. Wings game.  Was a great game, Hawks won! and first time in over 30+yrs they swept the wings. Woot Woot! We went home afterwards, and I crashed from my long day.
Saturday, was a day of Grocery shopping and more errands.  Brought my daughter with me this time.  We ran all our stores, and then Groceries last.  It is getting harder for me, to lift, and bend at the store :-/ So I think I will always have to have someone with me now, for some help.  We got home, and the boys were able to help us unload, thankfully!! AJ was over for the weekend, so he was being entertained by Jimmy all weekend.  Later that day I had to go pick up our little patient, Garfield from the vet.  Awww he has a cone on his head for the next 2 weeks, my poor boy.  Then that night, the fun started, if I wasn't having enough fun already in the past 36hrs. LOL  It was time for Girls Night!! We headed over to Carrie's house, and we made our Fish bowls, and decorated them.  Mine of course was filled with Sprite and Grenadine.  But still yummmm :P The girls, made good use of theirs, with the unlimited amounts of alcohol they consumed.  We intended to leave Carrie's and head to a bar, but those Fish Bowls hit some of them hard.  So we stayed, played games, talked, and went late into the night talking.  Good Times! <3 Love my friends dearly.
Sunday I headed home early AM, then it was time for cleaning, laundry and the usual Sunday happenings.  I did all of that, and will continue more tonight.  Headed to Joann Fabrics, my other favorite place.  I made a blanket for my boy, since the other one I gave away, and I made some pillows, from extra fabric i had. :) I got some other fabric, to place over the arch of the Mobile, and the Railing on the Crib, Yep all Pinterest Ideas! :)  
All in all a busy week, and a busier weekend, which never goes by slow enough. :-) 
In baby news... He is still kicking me like crazy, every 2 hrs or so.  I have been getting more heartburn, and noticing, I can't do a lot of the same things I could before.  Well it is getting harder.  I am stubborn, so I need to know my limits. That's the hard part! While at the doc, I had scheduled, my 33wk US, for next month.  We will see how big he is, and if he will be earlier than they think. Hmmmmm.  Next weekend is our 3D US, and I can't wait to see him again!! :) He should be fully formed by now, and human looking :) I can't wait!! :)
Below I have attached pics, of the Belly Pic for 27wks, the Chair/Glider we got, Poor Little Garfield and his satellite reception, and a video of the baby's HB :-) Oh and he is the size of a Head of Cauliflower. :-P

Rocker/Glider

Me and my boy 27wks

Poor Garfield

Head of Cauliflower