Bedroom fit for a Baby

The "office" went through a quick transformation to "nursery" last night. The carpet was so pitiful Chad ripped it off like he was ripping a sticker off a notebook. Next we assembled the crib without even reading the directions! This parenting thing is going to be a breeze! :)

We arranged the changing table, crib, rocking chair, and 2 rugs around and around until it made sense - Voila!

Favorite pregnancy products

I have made it 8 months with no stretch marks, which probably has nothing to do with this St. Ives lotion, but I still lather it on every day. I couldn't stand the smell of Palmers Coco Butter, so I chose St. Ives based on the smell and vitamin E.

My maternity wardrobe consists of 2 pairs of dress pants, 1 pair of jeans, and about 10 dresses. I was shopping with my sister this summer and looking at all the cute maxi dresses and thinking dresses would be really comfortable for a pregnant belly. But what was I going to wear in the winter? My sister had the brilliant idea of still wearing dresses- just with tights and boots for the colder weather. My under armor is so comfortable - leggings and a tank top. Throw a dress on top with a sweater and flat boots and you are all set to go!
My leotard

I look like a pregnant ballerina




















My friend Jenny sent me this really yummy tea. Thanks Jen - you are so thoughtful!

I have not had much trouble sleeping on my side. I have always been a stomach sleeper, so hugging this body pillow really helps. Rolling over is getting more difficult each day.

8 months

Have I mentioned it takes a long time to grow a baby? We are so excited - 8 weeks left!!!

Another blog to read

hey everyone - check out my husband's blog: Shay Chad

I just got back from my doctor appointment and she said I am measuring perfect and the baby's heart sounds good!

Splash of Color

A big THANK YOU to my family for coming over to paint our house! Last weekend the crew of 5 helped my husband out with painting the baby's room, hallway, bathroom, and our bedroom. It turned out great! It's so nice to no longer have plain white walls!

The baby's room is a creamy tan color (above). Now we just have to put the crib together and we will be all set!

We had a great time celebrating my mom's birthday and brother's engagement. Unfortunately we were not able to celebrate a Packer victory. I really appreciated everyones hard work - we always have fun together!

Week 31

9 weeks left - that should get the shock reaction out of a few people! Yes, only 9....looking to 9 fun weeks of Thanksgiving, first snow, Christmas - it is probably 9 of the best weeks in the year! I love the atmosphere of the holidays downtown...Christmas shopping, white lights, Hollidazzle parade.

The baby is now around 3 lbs and 16 inches - no wonder I am feeling so much squirming! I just had some lentil soup for lunch and he/she really liked that! The babe is going through a big growth spurt gaining lots of fat. So for the health of my child I feel obligated to eat lots of icecream - banana cream pie blizzards and just about any flavor of Haagen Dazs.

I may have felt 2 Braxton-Hicks contractions. Not sure, but the past 2 nights I have had a 30 second cramping pain. Also the linea negra is making an apprearance down the middle of my belly.

Belly Button Bullseye

My belly button has not "popped" yet, but its getting there. It is certainly not the deep inny I once had. It is now the pinnacle of my stretching protruding belly, which can make it a little tender. Especially when I get an elbow or a little fist anywhere in the vicinity. But I can't complain, I love the movement.

I attended another baby class at Abbott the other night. This is the first thing I saw on the power point when I walked in. Nice. The class wasn't that great, but the teacher was hilarious - she reminded me of Rachel Ray. Not that I think Rachel Ray is really funny, but the hard edge accent made the topic more interesting. Breastfeeding is not a hard sell and I'm optomistic about it. Just overwhelmed at the time I will need to be available (ALL the time) and fearing not being able to ever leave the house. Ask me in April how I feel about pumping ;)