Baby legs

OK... it's a fancy term for leg warmers. Seriously though... so damn cute, I ordered Oskar some today. They come in all prints and colors... and even in some super soft fleece. I cannot wait to see his chubby little legs in them! Other than being adorable, they do make diaper changes easier than getting legs back into sleepers... but mostly they are just cute.

Click here for the website. Right now if you buy 4 at the sale price, you get 2 pairs of the super soft fleece ones for free.

Pardon the crappy camera phone pic. Here ya go...

39 Week Update

Final week? I never got around to taking abelly photo yesterday, so maybe I will tonight. Just impatiently waiting on this little boy to arrive.

Total weight gain: 30lbs


Maternity clothes? Yep and they are all clean too, I finally got a hold on my laundry situation.

Sleep: Last night was terrible.

Best moment this week: Getting some time with baby Jack and baby Brady was pretty great.

Movement: Yep, still an active boy

Gender: Boy

Labor Signs: Fingertip dilated, 50% effaced, firmly in my pelvis... this hasn't chaged as far as I know. I declined an exam at last week's appointment. No other signs have shown up.

Belly Button in or out? Innie forever

What I miss: Bending over.

What I am looking forward to: "Go" time!

Weekly Wisdom: Everyone has an opinion. Some things work for some babies that fail for others.

Milestones: None



Ok, back to waiting for SOMETHING to happen...

Ticking time bomb

Yep that's a little what I feel like these days. Like I could "explode" (go into labor) at any time. I get lots of questions about when I am due. Those women who are mothers hear I am  days away and immediatly they get a sympathetic look on their faces. Some of the men step back... literally... like I might explode!

We recieved the vibating chair seat thingy I registered for this week from Chris's mom and sister. I put it together today and it now sits on the table waiting for it's rightful owner to come and occupy it. Along with it's partner the swing, the pack and play, and of course the crib.

At some point today I will get to the 10 loads of laundry I need to do, it's the final thing to get the house cleaned and ready. Today was my prediction for labor and delivery, looks like at least for now, my maternal instinct fails me yet again! The day is not over, so maybe.... just maybe I will be right? My belly has been a little cranky today, but I think it's the overload of sour gummy things I ate.

38/39 Week Appointment

Boring dr appt, in the best way. Everything was normal, up 1.5 more lbs. The doc let Chris use the dopplar to find the heartbeat, it was cute to watch his anticipation. Oskar was moving so much, it took a minute. He has been uber active these days.

Last night we stopped by Providence to see Rachel and her new baby boy Jack. Wow, was he cute. Looked just like a little doll. Once he stopped fussing we were able to hold him. It blows my mind that that is what's inside of me?!?!? Crazy. Chris looked like a natural with baby Jack, and I really enjoyed watching him hold the baby. I cannot wait to see what Oskar will look like. Jack was a great mix of both Rachel and her hubby.

Rachel had a long, rough labor that ended in a C section. Even on very little sleep and having had a C section, I think she looked great! I only hope I fare so well.

My guess has been Sat 2/6/10 for the entire pregnancy, and even Chris is now thinking possibly Sunday? Tick Tock... we'll see! 9 Days until my due date either way!

A little reminiscing... wedding day goodness

Chris and I decided to get married while we were in Hawaii. The trip had been planned since before we knew we were pregnant. It was originally for my 30th bday. We figured, if we were gonna eventually get married (which we were), and we knew we wanted small... and probably just the 2 of us, then why not do it in paradise!? It turned out to be pretty simple, super cheap, and such a wonderful day.

The biggest concern for me was finding a dress that would accommodate my 24 week pregnant belly without looking like a tent. After scouring Honolulu for a couple days... I found it IN OUR HOTEL GIFT SHOP. Figures huh? It was like $25 to boot.

Waiting for the minister to arrive.

Cheers to Chris, who HATES getting his picture taken. He was a good sport. I am so grateful we have these to look back on and share with our family and friends (and random internet folks). We did feel a little guilty eloping, but with these it made it a bit easier to swallow for most.

The original plan was to get matching white gold bands. Simple. However, you send a girl into a jewlery shop... and she's gonna find a way to get some bling (for the same price I might add). I love my ring. Someday when we are rich (yeah right) I'll get a big piece of bling to go with it. But for now... it's plenty for me.

My favorite part of my outfit. My unwashed, un brushed beach hair. I forgot my hairbrush for the trip... and between the saltwater and the lack of brushing... it was a curly snarled mess when I got home!

The day before the ceremony Chris tells me " I have a suprise for you tomorrow" Can you imagine how many things ran through my head as to what the suprise could be? Well take a gander at the tuxedo t-shirt. Yep that was the "suprise". Step back ladies... he's all mine.

Our Happy... "JUST MARRIED!!!" self portrait.

Thanks for indulging me. I was feeling extra lovey and fortunate this morning to have such a great man in my life. I think the 2nd time was the charm for sure. It's hard to believe that we will increase our family by 1 any day now. I look forward to many years of laughter, learning, and love with my wonderful husband. Awww I know... sickeningly sweet right? Don't be jealous.

Links to our wedding stuff:

Our photographer's blog

Destination Weddings - Affordable wedding packages

You haven't had the baby yet?

I am still 11 days from my due date and have already answered that questions about a hundred times! I have a feeling I will be answering it daily until he pops out.

So here I sit, analyzing every feeling in my belly and wondering if  "today is the day?". I did have a couple real contractions the other night, but nothing regular.

Boring I know. That's all for now folks.

Book Recommendation

Love this book. I bought and borrowed my fair share of books this pregnancy. This is is about the only one that really digs in to post partum issues. After 9... okay actually 10 long months reading about being pregnant I am happy to have something to read regarding what to expect after you give birth. I am not talking about how to care for an infant. I have What to Expect - The First Year for that.

From The Hips fills you in from a real life perspective on post-partum depression (scary but you need to know the signs), after birth care for YOU, how to deal with issues between you and your partner... etc. There are some scary quotes from real moms and dads on the not so nice parts after labor and delivery. As much as I would love to stick my head in the sand, I was comforted to know that it's all to common to feel overwhelmed, scared, and selfish in the days and months following your baby's birth. The real life advice on when to accept help, how to graciously graciously limit visitors in the days immediatly following, and what to expect from your body have been so enlightening.

With as many things as people do NOT tell you about during and after pregnancy... it was nice to have someplace to find some real answers... to questions I did not even know I had! Lots of books say they "tell it like it is"... but this book was like getting advice from your best friend... who just happened to me a nurse/midwife/doctor.

OMG this is really gonna happen

My friend is in labor. She is due 4 days before me. Eeek!

Good luck Rachel, I wish you nothing but the best. I cannot wait to meet Jack!

34-38 week belly progression