Now the office is in the "old nursery" and the "old nursery" is now an office/guest room combo. It's a little cozy but not nearly as crammed as it would have been if we didn't swap the rooms.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
The Crib
Now the office is in the "old nursery" and the "old nursery" is now an office/guest room combo. It's a little cozy but not nearly as crammed as it would have been if we didn't swap the rooms.
The Changing Table
Here is Lucia -- not really sure about this new changing station. All her muscles were tense as if we were dangling her body over a pot of boiling oil.
Material
Shower Pictures
Crib
Monday, June 29, 2009
Showered With Love
Nusery Update
The entire topic of the baby's nursery is off the blog discussion table for now. It's giving me the hives and my emotions are running REEEEAAAALLLLYYYY high. I'm going to keep my head down and my brain focused on all other things motherhood until further notice.
Friday, June 26, 2009
The Nusery Deadline
Thursday, June 25, 2009
L&D Prep Class - Graduation!
Mom/Vagina Care Topics:
*Ice packs
*Pads
*Hemorrhoids
*Episiotomy Care
*Bleeding
*Cramping
*Stitches
*Sitz Baths, cooling sprays, squirts & ointments
*Sex (big no-no)
*Fertility after birth (high!)
Newborn Care Topics:
*Circumcision care
*Sponge Baths vs. Regular Baths
*Belly Button Care
*Sleep, or lack there of
*Frequency of Poop
*Frequency of Pee
*Soft Spots
*Crying
*Breast Feeding
*Warning signs
*SIDS
Eric told me after the class that he really doesn't want to be responsible for the health and safety of our child until it's at least 2 months old. He said it's all just "too scary". He is, of course, delirious if he thinks that crap is going to fly but it was a VERY cute moment. =) He'll just need to follow my lead. If we can remodel our house together we can care for a newborn together too.
At the end of class we did not get a certificate of completion, which I was personally disappointed about, but we did get cake. LOOOOOOOOOOVE cake. All-in-all I think it was a good experience. We learned a lot and got to ask a lot of important questions!
33 Weeks/6 More Weeks To Go!

3 Questions About... Monitoring your baby's movements
Q1.How often should I feel movements?
Q2.Do I need to keep track of my baby's kicks?
Q3.What should I do if I think my baby's movements have slowed down or changed?
This Week's Activity:
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Happy Father's Day
This movie is NOT something I will enjoy. It's not a movie genre that I would normally even entertain -- but because going to see this movie together is all Eric wanted for Father's Day -- I am going.
Seeing horror movies is about as fun for me as:
- Putting a beloved pet to sleep
- Having an ingrown nail removed
- Wearing a huge zit in the middle of my forehead for weeks
- Cold sores
- A plane crash where everyone dies
But! Father's Day is not about me is it? No! It's about Eric! And I'm a good wife and I will fulfill his wishes.
Follow-up to 'Cracks In The Foundation'

They also prescribed me some wonder ointments that are supposed to help prevent any further cracks in my feet. Because I'm pregnant the medicinal options are limited -- but they were able to find something that is deemed safe for both me and baby.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Follow Up to 'Chores' Post
Hang Blinds in Baby's Room
Buy area rug for Baby's Room
Patch paint in baby's room
Assemble Crib Half done!
Wash curtains in baby's room
Find home for Armoire, bed and other furniture currently in the baby's room We discussed it and we think we know where to put all the furniture currently in baby's room
Wash, dry, fold and put away baby's clothes & blankets - Done for now but expect to get more clothes in the near future. I think it's safe to assume that I will be washing my child's clothes regularly from here on out. =)
Figure out how to use breast pump
Pack over night bag for hospital (to include baby's coming home outfit) - Half done! I have bits and pieces!
Get Rocker from Holly Done!
Ask Elaine to make a Rocker cushion set for rocker - Done! I asked she accepted! Yay!
Figure out design for Barb to paint on one Wall of the nursery (hoping she can still do that) - No clue. This might have to move down to the bottom of the list. I can't even begin to think about this until the nursery is up.
Buy items on registry that we still need
Assemble registry items
Get 2 car seats installed and approved by fire station - I have the car seat. I am washing the parts (they were hand-me-downs) and then will work on install and making appointment at local fire station.
Prepare e-mail notices for baby's arrival (Katie Thames will roll this out when baby arrives) Done!
Buy a video camera
Send Thank you cards for gifts - Currently working on this!
Finalize all nursery details!
Buy hamper to match crib I've decided to go with a hanging basket for the back of the door instead. I have picked on out at World Market --- now I just need to go get it
I'm sure there will be more! More.......
Find room in pantry for baby food/formula
Sterize bottles
Continue laundry
Buy Toy basket
Finish packing hospital bag
Get/install hanging shelf for baby books in bedroom
Figure out how to use bottle sterilizer (hand-me-down)
Turn in preregistration form to Hospital
Get nursing stuff from Mom
Make any necessary returns
......I'm sure there is more!
Cracks In The Foundation
I've made a dermatology appointment for tomorrow. Maybe they can give me some pointers or some wonder ointment? Aside from the excruciating pain walking around with open sores on the bottom my feet just seems a tad unhealthy.
Baby Limbo
Ha-Ha! Jokes on me! I thought when we moved in we had LOADS of cabinet space, in fact, I believe I was bragging about it. Now? Where does baby fit in to the kitchen?
I've added: "Clear a shelf in pantry for baby food" to my list of to-dos.
Without the crib I'm kind of hanging stuff places. I'm trying to get a good feel for what we have vs what we need. And then assess what needs to be washed.
Washed and sorted in to Newborn, 0-3 mos, 3-6 mos categories. More loads washing as I type!
Here are the items I've not found a home for yet. I realize now I need baskets! A toy basket, laundry basket, bath caddy (or "basket"), bottle nipple basket....you get the point.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
32 Weeks. 7 Weeks left!

How your baby's growing:
By now, your baby weighs 3.75 pounds (pick up a large jicama I don't know what a jicama is. I don't know how one tastes. But I DO know that it doesn't look like it weighs 3.75 lbs. It looks like a squirrely potato.) and is about 16.7 inches long, taking up a lot of space in your uterus. You're gaining about a pound a week (It's been like a pound and a half a week)and roughly half of that goes right to your baby. In fact, she'll gain a third to half of her birth weight during the next 7 weeks as she fattens up for survival outside the womb. She now has toenails, fingernails, and real hair (or at least respectable peach fuzz I really am so curious about this hair. I've had heartburn so legend says that = a full head of hair!). Her skin is becoming soft and smooth as she plumps up in preparation for birth.
How your life's changing:
To accommodate you and your baby's growing needs, your blood volume has increased 40 to 50 percent since you got pregnant (Yes, yes....bloody noses are my friend.). With your uterus pushing up near your diaphragm and crowding your stomach, the consequences may be shortness of breath and heartburn (You can say that again! I'm learning to eat like a mouse - small meals). To help relieve your discomfort, try sleeping propped up with pillows (yuck -- I haven't had to do this yet but I have friends that spent the last few months of their pregnancies sleeping mostly upright in a recliner. ) and eating smaller meals more often.
You may have lower-back pain as your pregnancy advances (Check!). If you do, let your caregiver know right away, particularly if you haven't had back pain before, since it can be a sign of preterm labor. (My pain is not preterm labor -- it's pain from carrying around a giant pumpkin and two "E's" all day!)
Assuming it's not preterm labor that's ailing you, you can probably blame your growing uterus and hormonal changes for your aching back. Your expanding uterus shifts your center of gravity and stretches out and weakens your abdominal muscles, changing your posture and putting a strain on your back. (Told ya!)Hormonal changes in pregnancy loosen your joints and the ligaments that attach your pelvic bones to your spine. This can make you feel less stable and cause pain when you walk, stand, sit for long periods, roll over in bed, get out of a low chair or the tub, bend, or lift things. (Check, check, check and check)
Get support from your partner "Sleeping is getting difficult. The only way I can get any rest is to lie with my back to my husband as he cradles my body. The support from him and a pillow between my legs is the best help." —Anonymous Eric supports me by sleeping in the other room so he can get some rest and I can sleep with 6 pillows.
Decision Guide: Who should be in the labor room with you?
Childbirth is an intensely personal experience, as is your decision whether to have additional family members, friends, or labor coaches in the birthing room with you. Here are some things to keep in mind as you prepare your guest list:
Eric and I will be the only ones in the labor and delivery room unless Aunt Patti is on duty that day. If so she will come in and check on us or stay for as long as she'd like. Other than that, I'm sure that Eric and I can handle it -- we've known each other for a long time.
As back up, my girlfriend Jen has volunteered to come in if Eric can't handle the labor and delivery portion. My overall feeling on the matter is that I'm going to be really busy, and therefore not in the mood for other peoples issues, so if you can't be helpful you'll have to leave. =) And I do mean that in the kindest of ways. *Kiss*Kiss*
I'm not shy about having others look at my hoo-ha during labor. After all, labor and delivery is hoo-ha city! I'm quite sure my hoo-ha will be the last thing on my mind. It's just that I have a strong personality, in case you didn't know, and whilst writhing in pain my self control will most likely be limited. I'd hate to subject any of my loved ones or friends to my uncontrolled side. As it is I'm slightly anxious about which OB will be on call the night of our delivery. There are 6 OBs in my practice and they're all great but some have a better bedside manor than others. Some of their approaches might cause me to tell them to take a flying leap. Luckily, Eric is good at reading my facial expressions -- which is why it really makes him the safest candidate for the roll of "support staff".
This Week's Activity:
Start lining up helpers. Your friends and family will want to pitch in after your baby's born, but many new moms are too overwhelmed to direct household help. (Don't worry! I've been told by employers and friends that I have a way with delegating!)
How to prepare now:
• If anyone offers to help during the newborn weeks, write down their name and number. Mom 301-XXX-XXXX
• Select one friend to set up a schedule so that all the friends who wish to help are given a date on which they can bring you a meal. Again, I'm leaning on Mom. She'll be with me the first week and I'll be fully expecting home cooked meals. It's not often I get Mom cooked meals for several days in a row! LOL
• Create a master grocery list so you can hand it off to a friend. My Mom is a grocery store pro -- I'm sure she can wing it!
• Create a childcare or ride schedule for older children. No need.
• Line up a friend or neighbor to take out your garbage, walk your dog or feed your pets. Eric = support staff
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
E is for Elephant
Anyway -- she looked me over and said, "You wear a 38D?"
Me: "Ya...sometimes 40D"
Her: "Ok here"
Me: "Don't I need a bigger size for when my milk comes in?"
Her: "Ya, you need a 38E"
Me: "I'm sorry." pause "A what?"
Her: "E!"
Me: "Reeeeeeeaaaaaaallllly...an E...like E is for Elephant?"
Her: "Yes, go try it on."
Well, as it turns out the E fits me NOW. So I waddle back to the nice woman and ask her what does one do when they currently fit in the E.
Her: "You need an F"
Me: "An F!"
Her: "Yes, and you'll have to special order because they don't make 38 F -- only 38E"
*Big pause*
Me: "This kid better like milk!"
Her: *SILENCE*
Aparently large bra sizes are no laughing matter in the Macy's Maternity department.
32 Week appointment
The baby's heartbeat was in the 120s today. That's lower than last week but still within the normal range of 120-160bpm. At one point the doctor pushed on my tummy which almost caused me to pee on the table. I guess he wasn't getting the heart beat he liked so he decided to wake up the baby? I asked if everything was ok and he said, "Everything is fine!" I thought it was odd that he didn't give me a reason for the shove -- but if he's says everything is fine then I guess it is.
Other than that they told me to stay away from salt and drink water. I wish I had a nickle for every time that is said to me! I also told hima bout my stiff hands/feet in the mornign and he said that's totally normal. The bottom line is all my suffering is normal and I have no reason for concern.
Tomorrow is 32 weeks and that means I'm 7 weeks from my due date! Yipee!
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
A First!
Today I was walking to get my smoothie when this girl with Kate Gosslin hair, who works at the hair salon across the street, yells "IS THAT A GIRL??"
Me: "I dunno ...we're not finding out..."
Her: "Really? THAT'S A GIRL"
Me: "Really? You're the only one who's come up to me out of the blue and made that assumption."
Her: "Really?"
Me: "Really."
Her: "IT'S A GIRL! Make sure you come back here and tell me if I'm right."
Me: "Ok. I will. I promise."
There are so many mixed signals with this kid! My brother and Eric swear it's a boy. The needle test said girl. The crazy lady at the hair salon said girl. Keelee says it looks like a boy. I'm starting to wonder if we've got a hermaphrodite on on hands?
Infant Care
Me: "Hey, you know what might be fun? For us to take an infant/newborn care class before the baby comes...or would you just rather follow my lead in that department."
Eric: "I don't need it."
Me: "Oh really? You know how to care for a newborn?"
Eric: "Yes"
Me: "You know how to give a newborn a bath?"
Eric: "Just keep the head above water babe -- that's all you gotta know."
Me: "You know you can't submerge the baby's body in water until after the belly button falls off, right?"
Eric: "Huh. Ok then. Windex and papertowels."
Monday, June 15, 2009
The New Ring!
Look out ladies!
Don't be jealous but this 1993 Tribal band is my new wedding band! I found it in Eric's jewelry box, and although I'm sure that it came from some bimbo he was snogging on the beach in Key West when he was 19, it fit.
It's only requirement was to fit. Stylistically it's LAME, I realize, but I'd rather people point and laugh because my ring is all to "grunge" -- instead of point and laugh because I look like a knocked up ho-bag. Ya feel me?
So Very Generous!
A HUGE thanks goes out to the following people:
Jen & Milton C.
Holly & Brodie S.
Caroline & Bill M.
Kerri & Aaron E.
Toni & Bryan J.
Jen & Jon M.
Barb & Eric M.
Jansen & Zee Z.
Lexi & Family
Beth & Gabriel L.
I really feel like we're forgetting someone! Beware of placenta brain!!!
Baby Shower
Anyway -- the food was amazing (strawberries and mini cupcakes were in my top two favorites on the menu!). We opened gifts -- thanks to every ones kindness our child will now be clean, clothed, safe and very well read. In lieu of traditional games I had to answer some very challenging motherhood questions. I think I did pretty decent on the questions! I did miss the one about the largest human baby ever born (I can't even remember the weight but the poundage was appalling) and the one about the most children born to one uterus (another appalling number that I can't remember - thank God)
Eric's Mom & Dad gave us the Nursery Bedding set to go with the crib that my Mom & Dad gave us. The bedding set is the most important decorating piece of the nursery since it carries the theme of our nursery on it's shoulders. I was squealing with joy when I opened it. Can't WAIT to get it all set up!
Eric's promised to have the nursery up and running by June 28th so you can count on pictures then!
Thursday, June 11, 2009
My Wedding Ring
How did I get the ring off?
I held my hand up for about 45 minutes to try and get the swelling down. (I propped my elbow on my desk.) Then I applied my super greasy hand therapy lotion all over my hands. I gave it a few tugs and no luck. After that one of my boss's suggested I go in to the bathroom and soap it up. It took time and it was painful but it eventually came off. Now I have this strange mark there where the ring was. =(
Since the ring is engraved "May These Words Never Be Seen" (I had planned on never taking it off) I'm going to hide it away so they're still not seen. It's not exactly the same but kinda. After I took the ring off I told Eric of my plan to hide the ring. Eric said, "If a tree falls in the forest does it make a sound even if no one is there to hear it?" Huh? I don't know what that means but it made me feel better.
In the mean time I'm going to find a super cheap wedding ring alternative to wear.
31 Weeks!

Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Belly Support

Chores
Here are a list of things that need to be taken care of before I go in to labor:
- Hang Blinds in Baby's Room
- Buy area rug for Baby's Room
- Patch paint in baby's room
- Assemble Crib
- Wash curtains in baby's room
- Find home for Armoire, bed and other furniture currently in the baby's room
- Wash, dry, fold and put away baby's clothes & blankets
- Figure out how to use breast pump
- Pack over night bag for hospital (to include baby's coming home outfit)
- Get Rocker from Holly
- Ask Elaine to make a Rocker cushion set for rocker
- Figure out design for Barb to paint on one Wall of the nursery (hoping she can still do that)
- Buy items on registry that we still need
- Assemble registry items
- Get 2 car seats installed and approved by fire station
- Prepare e-mail notices for baby's arrival (Katie Thames will roll this out when baby arrives)
- Buy a video camera
- Send Thank you cards for gifts
- Finalize all nursery details!
- Buy hamper to match crib
I'm sure there will be more!
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Labor & Delivery Prep Class #2
Next up! Breathing patterns during labor! Basically, we all sat around practicing the different breathing patterns that go with certain stages of labor while the men massaged us. This part of the class was really great! Slow breathing puts you in to a Zombie state (probably not so during ACTUAL labor though) while quick breathing is a little more intense. The massaging portion is ALWAYS good. We did have to give back to the boys though and massage them through a "contraction", after which Eric yelled, "Wait! I think I feel another one coming on!" and the whole class burst out laughing. Gotta love him!
Finally we toured Labor and Delivery!! This was by far my the part of this course I was looking forward to the most. Being a planner I like to get a good look at where I need to go, what I need to expect, and how to get there when it comes to new expiriences. Since I haven't had to stay a night in the hospital since I was born - I was a little nervous about what to expect. But when I saw the lovely facility we'd be cared for in -- I was totally at ease. The labor and delivery room (where I will actually give birth to the wee babe) is very fancy (hard wood floors, granite counter tops, fancy lighting, a bassinet with a jumbo heating lamp for the baby!) It's great -- not surgical at all which is what I thought it might be. Just upstairs is the recovery area where our family will be spending the the post-labor portion of the hospital stay. That is also where the nursery is. As the class was walking through last night the labor and delivery nurses were bringing a "fresh one" to the nursery! Just born! So cute and so angry was this little one.
I think Eric and I did really well in Class #2. Next week they will talk to us about drugs during labor. A very good topic if ya ask me!
Monday, June 8, 2009
The Sexy Side of Pregnancy
My back is stiff in the evenings and in the mornings. I grunt now when I get off the sofa, out of the car or off of the bed. I'm getting to the point where I have to rock back a forth a few times, gaining momentum, before I can get up off the couch. I was groaning so loud last night when I got off the couch that Eric asked me what was wrong. I told him I'm just getting really annoyed with my inability to hop off the couch with ease. That's when he informed me that I waddle too. Niiiiice. I do walk/waddle much slower which is a little irritating because I'm used to pinging around the office at a much faster rate. My ping is gone. And after getting off the couch and waddling slowly a short distance I'm always out of breath. Getting out of the tub alone at this point is practically impossible. I just stick to showers.
On Saturday - my brother, eric and I rode to the 3-D ultrasound together. Being with both Rob and Eric at the same time in a small space is like being stung by a little knats over and over. They like to pick on each other but they like to pick on me too. After eating my lunch in the car Eric looked over at me and I had crumbs all over my belly. =( He and Rob laughed at my expense for a few minutes. Nice!
Sleeping is not bad though! A lot of women complain that they are unable to sleep at this point. I have recently found PERFECT pillow placement! Perfect pillow placement is key to sleeping comfortably. I use the body pillow on one side and two regular pillows behind me. Then of course I have my normal 2 head pillows. 5 Pillows! All those pillows do make getting out of bed to pee a little more challenging but I'm not complaining. Last night I slept so hard I was in heaven.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Eric and I all Dressed Up
3-D Trip
In other news -- the baby was adorable and gave us a big smile! Several. And then we got some cranky baby faces too -- which were equally cute. Especially, as one of the Moms pointed out, since it was a silent baby cranky face.
While in the examination room it turns out half the famiy, no, most of the family thinks they saw a penis. I, on the other hand, not wanting to find out the sex of my baby, didn't bother to look! I haven't been convinced but I guess it could be a boy... I'm not disappointed. I guess I'll just be surprised if my motherly instincts were that wrong. AND the needle test that my co-workers did. But whatever -- I'll be happy with either. Afterall, some of my favorite people on the planet are little boys.
We'll see!
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Smiling Baby Jones
Friday, June 5, 2009
3D Ultra Sound
Mostly, I want to know if it has Eric's skinny head (the skinnier the better when it comes to the delivery!) and my nose and what not. I just want to see the dang face! I think this freaks my Mom out for some reason but curiousity is killing this mama cat and I just want to see it. I WANT TO SEE IT!
We get to invite up to 8 people to be in the room and view the baby on a big screen -so of course we invited our family.
This is what our package includes:
- 20 minute 3D/4D session
- Gender determination (if desired) NOT DESIRED!
- Hear your baby's heartbeat
- At least 2 black & white 3D Images
- DVD of session set to lullaby music or music of your choice
- CD with all images taken (jpg files, for easy sharing)
Grandma Avis has requested that a cute shot be taken and blown up for her office at the condo. Again, I'm hoping we get some non-alien-baby looking shots for her!
Here are the pictures of the Ultrasound office. It looks SO FANCY! Maybe they serve Champagne too!




Thursday, June 4, 2009
Dr. Appointment
"Call your midwife or doctor right away if you notice swelling in your face or puffiness around your eyes, more than slight swelling of your hands, or excessive or sudden swelling of your feet or ankles."
My Mom came with me to my appointment yesterday which was really neat! She got to hear the baby's heartbeat which was at 136 beats per minute. That is lower than before and normal. The bigger the baby the slower the heartbeat. And she got to witness the ceremonial measuring of the belly (30cm). After that we went to lunch -- Italian! And I got a fruit smoothie from Robeks for dessert. I was spoiled! I also got a prenatal massage as a gift from my parents and Mom got me a $25 gift certificate to Robeks so I can get smoothies on her for the next several weeks! Yay! Note to all pregnant ladies out there: Bringing Grandma to hear the baby's heartbeat really gets you far in the gift department!! *wink*wink*
Today I am 30 weeks and that is the last week of Month 7!! It's hard to believe but I'm only 7 weeks away from being at a safe delivery point. Next on the list of to-do's is the baby's nursery which should be done by June 28th!
30 Weeks (8 - 12 more weeks to go!)

Thirty weeks! Even the nurse at my doctors appointment said "you're in the home stretch!" I'm so excited! My comments today are in Red!
How your baby's growing:
Your baby's about 15.7 inches long now, and she weighs almost 3 pounds (like a head of cabbage). A pint and a half (I think I have more than the average Mom. My belly is huge.)of amniotic fluid surrounds her, but that volume will decrease as she gets bigger and takes up more room in your uterus. Her eyesight continues to develop, though it's not very keen; even after she's born, she'll keep her eyes closed for a good part of the day. (Odd that there is so much talk of a out-of-womb baby!) When she does open them, she'll respond to changes in light but will have 20/400 vision — which means she can only make out objects a few inches from her face. (Normal adult vision is 20/20.)
How your life's changing:
You may be feeling a little tired these days (um ya! I've been sleeping like a rock lately! The whole house could burn down around me and I'd have no idea.), especially if you're having trouble sleeping. You might also feel clumsier than normal (Not that clumsy yet), which is perfectly understandable. Not only are you heavier (Yes, thanks.), but the concentration of weight in your pregnant belly causes a shift in your center of gravity. Plus, thanks to hormonal changes, your ligaments are more lax, so your joints are looser, which may also contribute to your balance being a bit off. (Also, this causes the pregnant woman to waddle. I learned this in my L&D class the other night! ) Also, this relaxation of your ligaments can actually cause your feet to spread permanently, so you may have to invest in some new shoes in a bigger size. I don't care now that I'm not going to a wedding in 6 hours!
Remember those mood swings you had earlier in pregnancy? (Mood swings? What mood swings?)The combination of uncomfortable symptoms and hormonal changes can result in a return of those emotional ups and downs. It's normal to worry about what your labor will be like or whether you'll be a good parent. (I'm really not worried about either to quite frank.) But if you can't shake the blues or feel increasingly irritable or agitated, talk to your doctor or midwife. (I'm sure it's the Prozac but I feel just fine. The only thing that seems to really bring out the devil in me is constipation and I do try to avoid that like crazy.) You may be among the 1 in 10 expectant women who battle depression during pregnancy. Also let your caregiver know if you're frequently nervous or anxious. ("Nervous and Anxious" is not really my style. Not when it comes to baby stuff anyway.)
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Labor & Delivery Prep Class #1
Topics of discussion were:
-Early signs of labor
-Signs of early labor
-Stages of labor (including a facial expression chart which I thought was priceless!)
-Cervical changes during labor
-Newborn Saftey
-Carseat Saftey
Eric's least favorite topic was the mucus plug. Luckily they didn't refer to it by it's other name, "The Bloody Show" or I think he would have left the room.
During the class the janitor was moping a nearby floor with a strong chemical and so they let us out early. Eric and I didn't even notice the smell but the nurse teaching the class did and so did some other couples so we were excused.
Next week we're going to tour the maternity ward which I'm really looking forward to.
Monday, June 1, 2009
Fat Feet & Formal Wear
With all the prewedding eating that had to be done (Bachelorette Party & Rehearsal Dinner) I ended up swelling like a balloon. Restaurant food = BIG legs, ankles and feet. By Saturday morning I looked like I'd broken both my ankles. No joke.
My morning was filled with frustration and anger as I tried to find gold shoes to go with my dress. The dress I bought months ago in preparation for this event. The dress I spent quite a bit of money on (for me, anyway)and intended to wear my gold shoes with....
Here is the dress:

...but no......my gold shoes didn't fit over my enormous feet. Off I went to 2 DSW's, a Famous Footwear, a Payless. I found nothing! My ballooned feet could not fit in any gold shoe. I don't mean -- the gold shoes weren't cute enough. Or the gold shoes weren't comfy enough. I mean I actually could NOT fit my foot in to any gold shoe. Finally I ended at Old Navy. For $3.50 I bought a pair of purple flip flops to match the dress.
Here are the shoes:

I took my doctors office advice and ate some melon, a natural Diuretic. Ok, I actually ate an entire melon. It worked pretty well. I had to pee every 10 minutes but it took the swelling down. Then I sat with my feet up for 1 hour before the ceremony. By the time I got to the church my feet were half the size but still swollen.
Sunday, after the wedding stuff was all over, my ankles were amazing and slim. Just a day late for the ceremony. Oh well. The flips worked out fine and after I had come to terms with the fact that my swollen ankles were out of my control -- I felt better about myself.
Legal Guardian
Bryan and Toni are not only wonderful people but they are wonderful parents too! They have a wonderful family life. Their kids are healthy, happy, good in school and they eat salad and drink their milk too. Bryan and Toni help with homework and are very involved with the kids sports and extra curricular activities. Plus, they all go to church - mega bonus in my opinion. Personally, I've thought about just giving the baby to them when it's born and then getting it back when the kid is grown up and raised right - but I have yet to figure out how to approach them about that. =)