And then there were 4

More weeks until the baby.
We have collectively made alot of progress getting things ready. Which is good because she is going to be here before we know it.
Then I will spend my summer taking care of my little one and taking classes to get my lead certificate so I am all set to have my own classroom in the fall.
I am excited about everything that is going to be happening but also a little stressed the last several months at work have been difficult. I really enjoy my job and hope everything can get resolved so we can all have a successful new year.
Beth is back in the Midwest and that is pretty exciting for me to know she is literally a short car ride away.
My friend Sarah is moving in a few weeks and I am already feeling the pain. We talk everyday and see each other once a week. It's going to be hard, thankfully she is like Beth and I in that she works hard at keeping in touch with friends even if they live far away.
Today is my last Brewer game for awhile hope I will be able to fit in my seat!

Welcome to the world of can't sleep

So I have been up for an hour. Which wouldn't be so bad but I do have to work today and we are having a special celebration in class for Dads and Grandpas.
Kind of my own fault, eventhough I get killer heartburn from it Chris and I ordered pizza. It was beyond yummy but now I have heartburn. I have drank two glasses of milk but bonus right now at this stage in my baby growing I am a little lactose intolerant.
So now I am up, have hearburn and feel a little queasy.
Hee hee... it's all worth it though.
In a few weeks I will be up because someone is hungry not because I have heartburn. I am looking forward to the switch!

Baby Shower Day

Today is my first Baby Shower. I am a little nervous simply and this is so silly it has been a long time since I have seen any of my friends. So relatively few of them have seen my with my new belly.
Complete strangers yes.
Coworkers yes.
The Brewers yes. :)
My friends no.
It is not that I have taken to staying indoors but with a new baby coming I have become quite the homebody. Basically trying to get our home ready for her body!
All of our furniture is in and Chris and some of his friends are picking it up today. I am excited to fill dresser drawers with her things.
I am becoming increasingly ready for her to be here.
My feet have started to ache and my tummy keeps growing which in turn gives her little room to move which of course freaks me out.
I also get sleepy and grouchy a lot quicker now. My husband has been beyond patient. I think he feels bad watching me waddle here and there in an effort to get things done.
Being a procrastinator and pregnant do not go well!

Winding down...

It is crazy to think in a few weeks I will be on summer break and then we will have a new addition. Add to that a really good friend of mine is moving out of state a best friend is back for the summer and more family is moving away. Well, it just shows how chaotic life can be.
In all this chaos my Mom is coming to visit followed by my Dad. I can not express how excited I am to see them. I have not seen my Dad for well over a year. My Mom about as long... I love my family and it's hard only seeing them once a year.
Having a little one of our own I think is going to help both Chris and I deal with what sometimes feel like a lack of family around us.
7 weeks and counting!

A visit from an old acquaintance...

Not one I wanted either. Early on in my pregnancy I was sick and tired alot. Yesterday I hit a certain point of the day and my body crashed on me. I was tired and got sick. I must have drank 6 bottles of water and still wanted more. Between the extreme thirst I had heartburn. Then this morning I got sick too.
I consulted my trusty baby bible and found at this point in my pregnancy it's all normal.
I feeling much better now but feel very guilty I spent a better part of my weekend sleeping.
I did manage in between the crazy sickness to put away a couple bags of baby clothes and pack away some of my winter clothes.
I have also found at this stage in my baby growing pants are no fun.
I have taken to walking around the house in my husbands various sports jerseys. Chris says I should design clothes for pregnant ladies like myself who can't handle anything on their tummy.
I let him know I think Liz Lange is doing a fine job. :)
I need to drink some water...

So this is what they are going to feel like!

They being contractions.
Yes ladies and gentlemen I had my first bunch today while shopping. They were so bad I am still trying to figure out how I made it from the card aisle to my car. I am sure the cashier thought I was a real sweetie not really but hey...
On a bright note if this is an indicator I will not be a happy camper but I will survive.
I have a visit with my doctor tomorrow and called them when I got home today.
Basically it's true labor when you have four or more contractions in an hour.
I only had two.
The scary thing I am only 32 weeks. My little lady needs to cook some more.
The wonderful thing is that even if she were to come now it would be a doable situation, not the best one but doable.
I of course pulled my traditional call my Mom when I don't feel good. So when I was able to get out of the car I called my Mom who thought I had a cold...
oops...
So yes need to call my doctor first. :)
I am doing ok now am a little tired and crashed for about 2 hours.
Starting to understand why the call pregnancy a rollercoaster ride!
And I am digging it!

Baby Class

So Chris and I attended our only baby class yesterday. It was from 9-4. Which in theory really isn't a long day except when your pregnant or tired.
We hung in there in the morning but after lunch the class collectively was fading fast.
It was very interesting to be in a room with that many pregnant people. Our teacher was awesome. She is the mother of 4 boys and had everyone at our hospital!
The questions were very helpful and we got a tour of the birthing center.
It was great to have quesstions answered by someone who really, truly knows.
Your friends and family mean well but sometimes that advice is heavily peppered by opinion.
The class gave Chris and I to really talk about our birthing plan and give him a better insight for what to expect when labor starts.
I am very proud of him and so lucky to be tackling this new adventure with such a wonderful guy.
The last push on the baby room happens today then we start painting I can't wait to see her little space come together.
Bonus Wisconsin has returned to the type of weather I love and I havete windows open ... this is why we put up with winter. At least why I do!