Archive for October, 2008

Where have I been!?

{ October 24, 2008 @ 2:49 am } · { Everyday Life }
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So I’ve been away for about three weeks now, I think…went to San Antonio with Ben for a week (he had a conference, so I tagged along).  It was a great time.  I went shopping with my newly engaged friend Amanda (she wasn’t engaged at the time–that just happened–Congrats, Amanda!) and was FINALLY able to find a totally awesome baby shower dress.  I can’t wait to wear it.  I put it at the very back of my closet so I don’t look at it any more between now and then–I’m afraid I’ll be tired of it before I even wear it if I look at it too much.

Anyway, while in San Antonio, I got to spend time with Amanda, as well as Josh and Joanna.  Josh is Ben’s cousin and Joanna is his wife–they are both awesome, and also got to see Bob and Jeanne, Joanna’s parents.  It was WONDERFUL.

Now that we’re back, we’ve gone into home renovation mode somewhat, trying to get things ready for the baby’s arrival.  We got her room painted, the crib and changing table assembled, and the stroller / car seat combo put together.  It’s starting to come together!

I went for my monthly doctor appointment today–not much to report there…gained a few pounds, uterus has grown a lot, and they drew some blood to test my iron levels and see if I have gestational diabetes.  Don’t have to go back for another month, then it’ll be about every two weeks for a while (then weekly…sheesh!)  I’m really glad I don’t have a co-pay…that would not be cool at all.

My stomach has finally started to grow quite a bit over the past couple of weeks, and I’m starting to look like a bona fide pregnant lady.  I had two people ask me today when I was due, and it caught me totally off guard because that’s the first time someone’s asked that after just looking at me.  I stammered and couldn’t even remember the answer at first becuase I was so surprised.  Anyway, I’ll try to get some belly pics taken soon and get them posted.

I guess I’ll write more again soon…it’s getting late and I’m tired!  Just wanted to post a quick update since I’ve been gone for so long–my deepest apologies!  Megan, I hope you didn’t give up on me!

Announcement

{ October 2, 2008 @ 3:10 pm } · { Everyday Life }
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“There is chocolate cake in the Budget Office if anyone wants some!” 

I hear this announcement about three minutes after I opened my nonfat peach yogurt.  I disdainfully stare at my little cup of yogurt, willing it to disappear, go bad, or SOMETHING.  It does none of those things – it just sits there, remaining wholesome and yummy.  Dang!  Any other week I would’ve stood my happy butt out of my chair, walked down to the Budget Office, and helped myself to the world’s largest piece of chocolate cake. 

But this week is different.  I made a commitment to myself last Sunday to eat healthy this whole week (Monday through Friday).  I wrote it down, too, so I couldn’t conveniently “forget”.  I know all my tricks.  I committed to eat every two to three hours each day, no carbs except vegetables from dinner on, and certainly no chocolate cake.  With help from Ben (no, baked beans don’t count as vegetable carbs…neither do sixlets), I have succeeded on my healthy eating plan for this week and am already feeling much, much better. 

So when the announcement came over the loudspeaker in my building, I was tempted, but only momentarily.  Do I really want to undo all the good I’ve done this week?  No.  Do I really want to feel guilty for abandoning my commitment?  No.  So nonfat peach yogurt it is.

Why can’t I find a dress!?

{ October 2, 2008 @ 1:39 pm } · { Pregnancy }
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So for the past month or so, I have been looking for a dress to wear to my baby shower(s) next month.  I have looked at Target, JC Penney, Motherhood, Amazon, David’s Bridal (online),  and others.  Kohl’s doesn’t even have a maternity section, at least not that I’ve been able to find.  I started looking way in advance because I didn’t want to have to just buy the first thing that came along because I was in a hurry.

I expressed my exasperation to my hubby yesterday (who is a genius, by the way).  He pointed out that I probably don’t have to have a “maternity” dress per se, but rather a loose flowy dress that should do the trick.  Huh.  I realized that my favorite “maternity” shirt is actually not maternity at all, but rather an empire-waisted shirt that I found in the Junior section at a department store.  So I think he’s on to something.  So my plan B is to scrap looking at just maternity stuff (because most of it’s hideous, anyway), and just start looking for an empire-waisted dress that is nice and flowy.

We’re going to be in San Antonio soon for a conference he’s attending, so maybe while he’s at work, I’ll start my search for a non-maternity maternity dress. :-)   I’m almost excited again!

Jeans Crisis–Disaster Averted!

{ October 2, 2008 @ 1:09 pm } · { Pregnancy }
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One thing I failed to mention in my post the other day is that the jeans I am wearing in that pic belong to Ben. :-)   We were getting ready for church, and I realized that basically all of my three pairs of maternity pants were in the laundry.  Ben to the rescue!  He offered to let me wear a pair of his, and he actually had a pair of jeans that were the same brand I wore in high school (Men’s Arizona Jean Co.–it was a looooong tomboy phase), so I knew they would fit great, and they did!  He totally saved the day.  So thanks to my awesome hubby for coming to my rescue yet again!

(Oh, and on a side note, I knew that during this pregnancy my weight would eventually surpass my husband’s — but it’s ALREADY happened!  It happened probably a month ago!  I guess I thought that when it actually happened, that I would be like seven or eight months along, not just five.   Sigh.)