What does that mean??

So this past week was crazy, needless to say.  Work was nuts, as usual.  Same ole same ole.  Been training my temp, and that's been..... let's just say going. :-) 
The whole week seems like a blur to me at this point, after the weekend.  I dealt with my Bank Account being hacked(last week), and got my new bank card, that was fun. 
The week was over, full moon had passed, and people needed to stop taking stuff out on me, especially when I had nada to with it.  I was ready for Friday, no doubt!. 
Friday night was just a chill night, made a fire and enjoyed that.  But the week had be exhausted, so I was in bed fairly early for a Friday, around 10:45-11pm.  Yep, that is early for me! :-) 
Saturday, we had an early 9:30am doc appointment.  I had my sugar test, for Pregnancy Diabetes.  That was fun.  That lovely Orange punch they gave was a killer.  I drank a cup of it, and then an hour later, I was told, they would be drawing blood.  OK!  Well I started to get hot shortly after, all that sugar in there, no wonder.  We saw the doc in between, and he measured me and took my weight and got the baby's heartbeat.  When he measured me from top to bottom he said, "hmmm, you seem to be slightly ahead in size."  WHAT!!! What does that mean? will he be a big boy, or early?? lol So he said, we will see where he is at next month, at 32 wks, I will do another Ultrasound, and we will see where his size and development is by then.  oh boy!!  His heartbeat was in the 150's, still going strong. :) He let me know, that all growth looked good and normal, from my last ultrasound.  Doc said, he was in the 41% range for growth, which he said was average for that stage.  I hadn't gained any weight either, in the month.  But the doc isn't worried, the Baby is growing, so he is getting it all.  So that was all good. :) When we were done with the doc, it was time for me to get my blood drawn.  They will call in 3 days, if anything is abnormal, and I would need more tests, so lets hope not.  After  that I was starved, and we went and got food!! LOL  But I wasn't feeling so good, but about 1-2hrs later, and drinking some water, it went away.  We then headed to our two stores we were registering at, Babies R Us and Buy Buy Baby.  That was an adventure, to say the least.  LOL   It was fun, but the same time, anxiety kicked in.  Making sure, I had everything I had everything I should, was harder than I thought.  By the time we were done, I had a headache, and we went home, and I added some things, and replaced others.  All good :)  So now I just have to get my list of people together tonight, and off to my bff for her to take over. :-)
So besides all of that, the baby has been moving like a crazy boy.  We have begun this new game, when he kicks, I shove back, and he continues to kick.  It's fun! :P Makes me laugh, like he actually understands what is going on.  LOL  He's been finding a nice comfy spot for himself, under my right ribs.  I am NOT liking that one bit, so I try moving him.  Takes a little bit, and some moving around, but finally his little stubborn butt, moves.  I can't wait to see him at the end of the month, I am getting very excited!! :) 
I am hoping my heartbeat monitor comes this week, and I can listen to him at night.  I already talk to him in the car, or in bed at night, and rub him.  We have our moments, and it seems like he responds to my voice.  Jimmy finally felt him kick, for the first time on Saturday.  It was cute, I said, he is kicking, so he hurried over, and felt a few kicks.  He was like," awww, oooohhh " lol  He is definitely getting stronger each week.
We didn't do any housework this week, I was too tired, and I wanted to give poor Jimmy a break.  He wants to finish the laundry room, and when he does that, he will paint both the basement and in there.  So probably by the end of the month.  Joy.. Joy!! 

(His size, 14-16inches in total)

(He's a little cramped in there) ;-)

Painting, Organizing, & Cleaning...Oh My!!

Week 25 has sure been an interesting one.  A lot has gone on, and a lot more to come.  Spring is coming, spring is coming!! Not only have I begun to do some spring cleaning, but the nesting was in full effect this week.  Last weekend started the painting... and this weekend was some more.  I will get to that soon. LOL

Monday started this weeks month/quarter end close at work.  So work was interesting.  Spring break was also going on for most schools.  Arielle was home all week, and my school was off also.  So needless to say, traffic was nice!

On Wednesday I got my very own temp.  He's a young one, but can be trained.  I have 3 months to train him on my job.  Lets see how the next 30 days go.  

Thursday was a good day of training, on top of going to see GI Joe at night.  Yeah buddy, nothing like ending the day, with a little Channing Tatum.  ;-)
Friday was month end close, so needless to say, work was crazy.  But the day went  by fast.  3 more month ends to go, and I'm off for a while :) I am officially counting down the weeks :) 15 more to go!! :) Woot Woot!!  Oh I ordered a baby heart monitor, so I can hear the little guys heartbeat, just like the one in the docs office.  I can feel him, but I'd like to hear him also. :)  So I can't wait for that to come! Then I can post some audio clips.  (they will all sound the same) lol

Aj came and visited us this weekend, so Jimmy was busy entertaining him Friday and Saturday.  Friday night I went to Menards to get paint, and closet shelving units. Saturday I cleaned the house, and then went and got the car washed, and then I started on the baby's room closet clean  up, before the shelves got installed.  When Jimmy got home from the movies with Aj, he helped put the shelves in, and then I went to Mary's house, for a tattoo party.  Hung around and had some good laughs as usual.  Was tired after a long day.

Today, finished the shelves and organizing his room.  I had bought some new sheets and comforter, to match the baby's bedding, for Aj's bed.  Also a new rug.  I set all that up, and looks nice now, all matches.  Makes me happy.  Last piece I have left is the wall decals.  I will get those sometime by the end of the week or next week.  I would have gone tomorrow, but my bank account, had some fraud activity against it.  So I got that taken care of, but my account is frozen and I need to wait for my new card to come in the mail.  FUN FUN!! LOL

Later in the day today , I painted the downstairs bathroom.  Came out great! :) 

Needless to say I am pooped!!! Last weekend and this weekend have kicked my butt! But it's all worth it in the end.

I am really hoping to be able to rest in May/June :) We will see how that works out :) 

In baby news... He's been moving and kicking all week like crazy, as usual.  But this week, he has moved up at times, and likes to find himself near my ribs.  That's been fun :/  I can only imagine when he gets bigger and stronger.  I am noticing some sleep patterns with him, which I hope continue when he is on the outside.  He is a night owl, like his mama.  And he likes to sleep in between 8:30-9:30am, which is fine by me :)  So lets hope he is that way on the outside. :) 

I am looking forward to the upcoming weeks ahead, and more growth and more movement.

Pics below of of his room and of the new basement bathroom color. :) 

(Baby's Room)

(New Bedding for Bed)

(Hid the wire for TV, Needs Wall Decals)

(He's got a lot of books)

(Shelves are getting stocked!)

(Basement Bathroom)

24 Carrot Gold! ;)

Man oh Man what a week and weekends! Been so busy, and more tired.

Last weekend, we took a road trip to KY for the weekend.  Jimmy went to a comic convention there, and me and Arielle and her Boyfriend, went to the zoo on Saturday, and then Sunday we walked around downtown KY a little, and then I met up with Jimmy at the convention, and met some people.  Was a fun time, and nice to get away. J

The week seemed to go by incredibly slow.  Normal days at work, and people being crazy as usual.  Nothing new there.  School was good, had our first test of Wednesday.  That went well, and this week is spring break, so will be nice to have a week off.  Especially with month end close.  Thursday, went over to Carrie’s house, for a little girl time.  That was fun, but man am I tired at nights. 

Friday we started our painting, did the upstairs bedroom and bathroom.  Was so nice to get a fresh coat on the walls, but while doing that, I just thought of more things I’d like to do. :/ oops :P Tried to sleep in on Saturday, but that is hard when the baby gets hungry and starts kicking away around 9:30 lol  He seems to sleep in, which I hope stays true outside the womb, as it is inside J Would make mommy very happy J  We painted the kitchen and living room on Saturday.  I did a lot more than I probably should have.  But I am stubborn that way.  My legs were killing me come Saturday night, and yesterday, I felt like an old lady every time I would get up.  But the rooms look nice and fresh.  This upcoming weekend, I’d like to freshen the basement half wall and then the bathroom.  That’s it and done, oh and the baby’s room, needs the ceiling painted.  OK then done J

Since I was on my feet a lot, the little guy was calm.  But as soon as I would sit to relax a bit, he would be up and kicking.  He liked the constant movement.  He is mainly active between 10-11pm at night.  He’s a night owl also like mama J He likes to stay to the left side more, which is becoming more uncomfortable, since I had my surgery a few years back on that side, and my port is sitting there.  I don’t mind so much when it’s the right side, he can chill there all he wants J

I cleaned up after the mess of the painting weekend, yesterday.  Man does the house look nicer J I even organized the DVD’s, yep the nesting process, is still in overload.  Once we get the closets going this weekend, I will be able to organize some more in the baby’s room.  Did I mention how tired I get now, I am just tired, reliving this weekend LOL.  It was exhausting mentally and physically.  Hoping April dies down a bit, I am hoping to relax by May and June… yeah right, let’s see if that happens :P

(He is the length of a Carrot)

(Me and Arielle Louisville Zoo)

(Me and Jimmy @ Dinner)

(@ comic Convention)

Papa? Papa? Papaya!! :P

This week was a crazy one.  There was plenty going on, and the week isn't even over yet.  
Monday was a busy day at work, and then spent by a busy night at home, and tried to do some relaxing. 
Tuesday was another busy day, and also night.  Went to visit my friend Erin who had her baby on Monday, she had a baby boy, named him TJ (Tommy Jr).  He is adorable, makes me wish my boy was coming sooner, but I know he will be here in no time.  :) 
Wednesday was my long day, work was work, and then school was my first day of my new Business Math class.  It went very well.  They teacher seems cool, and I am not as worried about this class as I thought I was.  I had to take an entrance text to get in, and the first time I took it last Thursday, I didn't pass.  I re-took it on Saturday and passed it with no problem.  It almost seemed like it was a completely different test.  But the class was good, and we only have 9 people this time, so the next 8 weeks should be fun. 
Thursday was normal, and then I went to the dentist and got 3 fillings.  My whole right side of my face was numb until 9pm. LOL that was fun, but cavities all gone now :P 
Then today was an early day, since I had a doc appointment at 1pm.  We went and he is looking good, very healthy.  In fact he is growing ahead of schedule and is due 2 days sooner now.  He is 1lb 4oz, and I am not sure on the length but, his torso seems big at 18.8cm.  His heartbeat was 167, very strong and fast.  It was so good to see him again.  We wont again until the end of next month, when we have another 3D one.
They mentioned he will be growing again more in the next few weeks, and that makes sense, cause the past two days I've noticed a lot of growing pains.  But it's all worth it, and he is definitely moving a lot more.  It's fun :)  He can hear more now, so I've begun to talk to him in the mornings, on my drive in to work, or at night on my way home, or while laying in bed.
We are heading out of town this weekend, to Kentucky.  Jimmy is going to a comic convention, while Arielle and i take in some of the sights, and maybe the zoo.(Weather pending)  Otherwise we may be in the hotel swimming the whole time.  Looking forward to getting away for a little bit.

He's waving HELLO!! 

I think facing us... :P

Chillin :-) (We said he was doing a St. Pattys Jig)

The size of a Papaya!

Time to Squash this Bug....

This week seemed long! We had more battles with lovely snow storms, and to top that off, Arielle and I got sick, from the kid's visit last weekend.  So Monday in to Tuesday we took a turn for the worse.  We stayed home Wednesday and rested.  
I wish I didn't have class on Wednesday, but it was my last one for this specific class and I had a presentation due.  I think overall we did a good job, and I don't see why I shouldn't get a B or an A in the class. :) 
Good thing I was home on Wednesday, cause I haven't seen my husband since I left for school on Wednesday.  Maybe I will get to see him tonight. LOL 
Last night after work, I had to go to school and take a Math test, and I was 1 flippin point away, from what i needed.  So that to me was worse than failing completely.  So Saturday morning, I will go and try again.  But now it will be on my mind, and I will be questioning each question more and more. UGGG.. We will see how that goes. 
I relaxed and worked on some blankets.  I am really enjoying making them. :) I will have to post some updated pics of my newest ones this weekend. 
Today is my BFF's bday, so I think tomorrow night we will be celebrating for that somewhere. Other than that, hopefully catch up on some sleep this weekend.  After daughters last soccer game tomorrow, test at school, and trip to the mall.  Man oh man, I need a nap just thinking about it.  Then Sunday, we want to see the movie OZ. :)
Wednesday night I ran into a bit of Insomnia, and didn't get to sleep until after 3, and I wake up at 6.  So that wasn't fun.  I slept much better last night, but my joints are achy, and with a stuffy nose, it makes it difficult.  My little guy has been moving like crazy.  It seems like every couple hours he does a flip or two LOL I can't wait to see him again next weekend. :) 
My friend Erin is going to have her son on Monday, by C-section.  I am so happy for her, I can't wait to see the little guy! she is lucky to be getting him out early :P It will be fun! :) 

He is the size of a Spaghetti Squash

Bump is growing ;-)

Just another week in paradise...

Well this week was a busy one, as I knew it would be.  After last weeks aftermath of finding out we are having a boy, I went a little crazy and got a lot of boy clothes, and made a blanket. :-) Yeah Yeah I know, I know... but believe me, there is plenty to get. I will be making more blankets, and even thinking of starting some online store/advertising for making them.  Yeah I need a side hobby right?  With work and school and a baby on the way, why not! :P We will see....
This week was busy with Jimmy and I carpooling during the week, while we finalized an agreement for a car, we found for him.  I had a presentation in school on Wednesday, and had month end close at work on Thursday.  I was lucky enough to be able to work from home today, and being able to get our new(to us) car. :-) 
The baby has been moving like crazy this week.  It is cute, I was noticing last night, when I would rub my stomach, and I would stop, he would give a little kick, like hey mama why did you stop? :-)  I can only imagine once his kicks start getting stronger, he is going to be beating me up inside, and I bruise easily, so he better go easy on me. LOL The usual growing pains weren't on Tuesday this week, they were on Thursday.  But none the less, he is growing.  :-)
I was suppose to have a doc appointment today, but had to push it until March 15th, since we were getting the car today.  I am glad Jimmy was able to get the car he wanted finally, he deserves a reliable car finally.  Plus we needed another 4 door for the new little one. :) 
I am now obsessing over names.  I mean what else is there, right? I had 9 names picked, but we have narrowed it down to the top 4 for now.
Daniel Kenneth
Nathanial Kenneth
William Kenneth 
Liam Daniel
We will see if I end up adding or changing those, in the next 4 months.  Otherwise, I think I will go in with those, and then decide once he comes out.  What are your thoughts?? 

(He's the length of a carrot)

(Jimmy's New Car)

Ohhhh Ohhhh, We're Half Way There......

Take my hand, we'll make it I swear..... (Bon Jovi) :) Yep we are half way there!! Only 20 weeks left to go! This week was a whirlwind.  The beginning of the week started off with rough, and ended wonderfully! I couldn't ask for more.
Monday we had to put Jimmy's car to rest.  It finally died, and we gave it to a junk yard, it wasn't worth repairing anymore.   
Tuesday was a normal day, and went by fast, which was good.  I had a countdown going, for my doc apt Thursday and baby reveal on Friday.
Wednesday, was a long day, as usual.  Work was work.  At lunch, I went and tested a car out for Jimmy.  We looked all last weekend for cars, and our search continued.  Later that night, was school.  Which was a good class, yet again.  Only two more classes to go, and I am done with this session, and on to the next.
Thursday was finally here, and I had to make it through the day.  I didn't think I would be able to focus, but I was busy at work, as usual.  By the time the day was over, it was time to head home.  Then on to my doc appointment.  We waited as usual, and then the doc saw us.  He checked the baby's heartbeat, and it was now in the 140's, which he said was Boy range.  I ignored that, cause it could mean anything.   Then I asked, so what about my ultrasound.  Well he didn't schedule an appointment with the technician.   I thought I was going to cry right there in the office.   So we made an appointment for one more week.  My plans for the whole weekend, were then crushed in one hour.  I was bummed, and Jimmy knew it.  We had plans!  So what else could I do, just had to deal with it. 
We were expecting a bad storm, Thursday into Friday, so Friday was up in the air.  Then Jimmy also wanted to go look for cars, so  I took the day off.  I then was able to schedule an appointment for later that day, for an ultrasound.  There was an opening!  So nothing like doing things last minute, what we do best under pressure.  My best friend Mary, had a cake reveal party planned for that night.  So we had to come up with a new plan.  Which then became, us going, and the tech messaged her the results, and she then made a cake, within 90mins of the party.  Talk about pressure, but she was up for it.  Jimmy and I went car shopping during the day, and then when it became the time for the appointment, we were almost late.  Thanks to Chicago city traffic.  I had been drinking fluids all day and even had my sugar beverage an hour before the appointment, as directed.  When we got there, I had to pee badly!!! They told me to hold it, and I didn't think I could.  I had to go, she said it would be fine, since they were running 15 minutes behind.  So I drank more water provided, which was torture.  We finally got into the room, and told the lady we had a weird request.  LOL  It worked out perfectly!  I had a wonderful surprise, and so thankful for my friends and family. IT'S A BOY!!!! :) 
Had a great night with my friends, and then was bad during the day and went shopping for my little boy :) Yeah Yeah, I can, so :P I got some things, I am very excited about. :) Went and looked at some more cars, and found one we like.  So we will see what happens, hopefully we can get it. :) 
I am looking forward to having a baby boy.  I think it was meant to be, so now all we have to do, is finalize some things in the baby's room, and narrow down the baby names.  I think I have it down to 3, which I had 9.  So once they little guy comes out, I will decide which name fits best. :) Can't wait!!!