Well we've already passed the 31 week mark (last Thursday). It's hard to believe our due date is less then nine week away!
I've started getting more achey and uncomfortable – it was bound to happen hauling around this big belly!
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Monday, January 25, 2010
My sister is on TV!
My sister, Caitlyn helped us out at work and agreed to be in a TV ad for the University of Mary. If you watched the televised U-Mary basketball games on Friday, you've probably seen it already ... but if not, here it is.
drum roll....
The "it's not about me" concept comes from a North Dakota public college and university campaign about "it's all about you" (youniversity). In comparison, at U-Mary we emphasize helping others and the community through servant leadership. And improving yourself (though education) so you can better serve. Anyway, hope that explains it.
If you watch American Idol in the Bismarck area, she'll be on during those ads too.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Frosty days
We've had some interesting weather lately ...
Fog and frost the last few mornings. But, yesterday the frost stuck around (literally) ALL DAY.
When I got home from work I had a few short minutes before dark to snap a couple photos. And I'd like to mention that my Christmas lights are not regularly on anymore, I just plugged them in for the photo, then unplugged them. They did look darn pretty though.
That is all frost - not snow. The night before, the tree didn't have a flake of white on it. The frost was really amazing – it must have been at least an inch thick – so fluffy and pretty. If it wasn't the end of January I might have busted out the Christmas music.
The weather people are forecasting a possible blizzard (like the Christmas storm) later this week. The snow blower has a full tank of gas and is ready to go, just in case.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
29 weeks: I'm smuggling a beach ball
Here is my latest belly photo. Week 29!
I'm almost positive that she's head-down. Her bottom on is the left side of my belly (the side you see in the photo), just to the left of my belly button – which is now starting to stick out. Her feet wrap around the top of my belly, resting on my upper right side. She still kicks me a lot during the day, and even more during the night.
According to all my baby books, she is between two-and-a-half and three pounds and about 15 inches long.
Sunday, January 3, 2010
No wonder I have heartburn!
Wow! This digital graphic from the Museum of Science and Industry shows the changes that a pregnant woman's internal body goes through. It's fascinating.
It certainly explains my recent bouts with heartburn.
What an amazing nine months!
Friday, January 1, 2010
A room for baby
Last week my parents and grandparents painted the room yellow. It completely changed the look of the room and I absolutely love it.
The crib is getting decked out - a pennant banner that I made (will be hanging high above the crib) and a play mat/rug that I made.
The pennants were so fun and easy to make. Instructions are available at my sewing blog: http://www.bisongirl.com/2010/01/fabric-flag-pennant-garland.html.
This was Corey's lamp when he was a baby. The honey pot is a "winder" for a music box. I got a new lampshade for it and am still undecided on whether ot not I will cover it with colored fabric or leave it white. Either way it's super cute.
Happy faces! The Cabbage Patch was mine, as was the Raggedy Ann doll, the pink blankie and bear were gifts from my grandparents. The bear makes womb sounds - it's so relaxing I'm tempted to sleep with it now.
The dresser was Corey and his siblings' ... before that, his dad's ... and great grandma's. We sanded and painted the dresser and knobs. As you can see, I managed to misplace one. We'll use the dresser both as a dresser and changing table.
The little chair was Corey's as a youngster. When we got it, it was well-loved, a little bit broken and painted brown. My dad worked very had repairing it and painting it. I think it looks so fun now that it's fixed and bright orange.
A huge thank you to everyone who helped with the room in one way or another – I love it! I feel like I'm in a Dr. Seuss book when I'm in the room - it's really my happy place and I hope it will be for our baby too. Thank you all!
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As we continue to decorate and nest in the next few months, I'll keep updating with photos.