34 Weeks!

34 weeks have arrived and thank the Heavens there’s only 4 weeks to go!  My face---it is ah-swellin’!

There was a news story on last night of a woman who birthed a 14 pound child {bless her heart}.  I had two people tell me today that they “thought of me”.  Well, thanks!

{Ha!  I’m not sure why I thought this pose would be a good idea!?  It does give a better idea of just how ginormous this baby is!}

Yesterday I had an interesting conversation with a first grader in the hallway:

First Grader:  Are you having a baby?

Me:  I hope so.

First Grader:  My mom had a baby.

Me:  Really?  How neat!

First Grader:  My mom has diarrhea.  She has it real bad.

Me:  Oh no.  Well, tell your mom to feel better.

First Grader:  Okay, bye….

I love those little ones----they are just too funny!  And life lesson:  DON’T TELL YOUR CHILDREN ANYTHING!  I actually get the “are you having a baby” question almost daily.  Cracks me up!

And just because there’s a 1% chance that telling of all my ailments might just make me feel better here goes:

indigestion

heartburn

pregnancy insomnia

face swelling

back pain, back pain, back pain!

disconnected pubic bone

stomach skin deadened {yet burns…}

feet swollen {bought man shoes on Saturday}

ribs kicked {and often}

stomach smushed

Surely, there are more---I FEEL like my list is longer!  Either this is going to be a loooong month or maybe I’ll become numb to all my issues and it’ll fly by {fingers crossed}.

Lately, I’ve been asking Ramsey what we should name Baby Sister….she always says the same thing, “Baby Jesus!”  Now that would make things interesting, eh?   

{The Big Sister watching a baby Jesus YouTube video this evening….}

I have a doctor’s appointment tomorrow.  I’m excited to find out how big this baby is!  Ramsey was 6 pounds at 33 weeks.  I’m expecting this {big} little sister to be at least 6 pounds.  I would also love a good 4D picture, but I’m not holding my breath….I mean she is lodged head down in my pelvis {right? pelvis? well, somewhere down low….}.

While I was cooking dinner this evening I realized I’m endangering my big ol’ belly!  I think I’ll take the month off----Chef Daddy D to the rescue?!

I am beyond thrilled that as of tomorrow I can say “I’m having a baby THIS month!”     Finally, there is LIGHT at the end of the tunnel! 

Baby Shower{s}

Who’s to say second babies don’t get any love?  So not true----this second baby girl sure has!  She’s one lucky little lady.  Did I just call her little?  Hmmm…  My cousin’s new, super sweet wife, Megan, threw a co-shower for my cousin, Bridget, and me!  She also put together a darling diaper cake with the cutest little shoes, hat, and toys attached.

It’s so much fun that Bridget is having a boy---we had lots of pink and blue! 

Two mommas—Bridget and this momma!  {and her little girl, Laney}

Our hostess with the mostess, Megan!

Why, oh why, do I agree to take belly pics with this teeny bellied gal? 

Bridget is due the first of April.  They’re loving the name Max, which I’ve always loved so I hope they go with it.    We both got lots of diapers, wipes, and a few other sweet things.

*I have to thank my cousin, Sarah, who {wo}manned my camera the entire shower!*

Most of my girl cousins {minus Amy and Erin---we missed you!}…

I had lots of fun and feel so blessed to have such a wonderful family!  Thanks again and again Sontag Fam!! 

After my Sontag Shower, I rushed home and changed into comfy clothes so we could go to LifeGroup.  We walked into a surprise shower!  Aren’t they the sweetest?

Look at the super cuteness of these outfits!  She also got some adorable burp cloths {no plain Jane white ones for this gal!} and some other sweet things.

Of course, Ramsey didn’t leave empty handed---and how true this will be, I am sure. 

Once again, goodness, we’re blessed and thankful.  Our LifeGroup friends are so thoughtful and generous to shower us! 

Thank Goodness It’s Friday {Seriously Full of Thanks}

First and foremost, I’m listening to Daddy D read to Ramsey and I am dying from the cuteness.  Ramsey has about six “Baby Jesus books” that we read over and over and over.  It’s to the point that she can fill in the blanks---hearing her little voice say, “Bethlehem, stable, Joseph, Mary,” etc. is cracking me up.  I’m in awe at her obsession for the Jesus babe.  The world would surely be a better a place if everyone had a Jesus love like this girl. 

{Daddy D and Rams reading her new mouse book from my friend, Gigi New---this was pre-Baby Jesus book marathon}

I am some kinda tired from my five day work week with 60 or so fragrant, ornery, and sometimes hormonal 5th graders.  I can’t believe I only have 18 school days with the little darlings until my maternity leave begins {not that I’m counting…oh, surely not}.  I let my principal know that my plan is to take the rest of the year off---she said she had a feeling I’d probably go that route.  She was fine with it…..whew, what a relief! 

{Big Sister showing off Baby Sister’s diaper shower tower---yes, she’s closing her eyes on purpose ‘cause she’s cute like that!}

{Baby Sister got some precious and adorable outfits, as well.  The green and white polka dot jacket is beyond presh.}

This momma has a smile plastered on my face from ear to ear.  My new lens came in today!  {Thanks to Daddy D who ordered this little gem for me!}  Oh yes, there will be a Ramsey photo shoot very soon!  I must make up for lost time!

I have just a few things left on my Baby #2 shopping list---a diaper bag being one of them.  Uh, why can’t we just use Ramsey’s?  Well, being the monogrammed obsessed momma that I am I had her initials put on it.  And darn it if we couldn’t come up with a RKH name so we could reuse and recycle.  Anywho, this is the front runner at present time:

Big weekend ahead:  shopping, friends over for dinner, church, family baby shower, and LifeGroup.  Surely, I can squeeze some relaxation in there, too!  {I hope, I hope, I hope!}

33 Weeks!

I’m 33 weeks today!

Yes, people, I have 5 weeks left and I’m praying I don’t get any BIGGER!  Lord help me!  This pregnancy is on my nerves….literally.  Last night, my sciatic nerve was being pinched in the most excruciating pain.  I was in so much pain that I was paralyzed…while bending over in the living room.  It was ugly….and probably would’ve been comical to an outsider.  Ha!  This, along with rib kicks and a head pushing on my cervix {so Dr. Google tells me…}, makes me beyond ready to have my sweet girl on the outside instead of the inside!!

I was SO excited to wake up and get out of bed this morning----after school my co-workers threw me a baby shower!  I was so happy my mom was able to pick up Ramsey from Vicky’s house so they could come.  We talked about Baby Sister’s shower all morning and she was so excited.  When we walked into Vicky’s she told her, “I’m going to momma’s school to take a shower!”    Ha!

{Here we are with my team from last year, Casey and Pfaffer}

My shower was “drop by” style in my classroom.  Everyone was so sweet, bringing tons of diapers, wipes, and other precious things.

{Ramsey sharing a bagel with Gigi New (aka my friend, Gloria, who I taught with my first 2 years)} 

 

{My current fabulous 5th grade team:  Casey and Ashley:::I just love them!}

Ramsey looked adorable in her Big Sister shirt and loved opening presents!  She got excited about every pack of diapers!  She also decided a few things are hers, not sister’s, especially a baby doll and a super soft blanket.

I will admit Ramsey was in rare form.  She was shy, bashful, happy, sad, outgoing, hyper, clingy, and pretty much experienced every emotion a human being can have.  It was either the cookies she kept sneaking off the table or the Terrible Two’s.  Goodness!

{Momma, Rams, and our sweet baby friend, Gabbie}

After the shower was over the real water works began.  After telling Rams no less than a dozen times to stop playing with the doors, she smashed her fingers.  Don’t worry, it was kind of slow motion and she was fine after a few minutes.  Even though momma tried to warn her, I guess that was just a lesson she needed to learn on her own.    Poor baby girl.

This was such a wonderful day!  I am beyond thankful and shocked at the generosity of my wonderful co-workers! 

Nursery Update: Bedding Woo Hoo!

I was so excited to pick up Baby Sister’s bedding yesterday!  The curtains {which need a little ironing} are chocolate on top and pink and brown paisley on bottom.  They have the black out material on the back, which make naps long and glorious for all.

The quilt is really soft and sweet.  We’ll actually use this one, unlike Ramsey’s Pottery Barn quilt which is really stiff.

The bumper is really thick and fluffy, pink and brown paisley on one side and brown on the other.  David’s fave, the pink and brown diamond pattern, makes the skirt.

I can’t decide if I like the brown on the inside or out…

A few other odds and ends…I bought the little laundry hamper at Ross the other day and added the pink ribbon.  David and I painted the little chair pink and I white washed it.  It’s hard to see just how cute it is in this picture!

The little chair came from my dad.  {He’s somewhat of a junk collector..ha!}  It’s been living in our garage for months.  Here it is back in October…

The whole ensemble…

I LOVE this picture!

My sweet neighbor, Jennifer, gave us a changing pad for the dresser.  I got the brown cover on sale from Carter’s.  Love this…

Things are moving right along!  The lady who made my bedding is also making a pillow and a changing pad cover with the extra material.  Just a few more things and the nursery will be ready for a BABY!