Alcohol.

Humans need it.
We should not be forced to do without.
Especially red wine.
It's a health food.

Already taken.

www.ihatebeingpregnant.com

Long Live Pellegrino!

It cuts through heartburn!

Weighty Issues

When I was pregnant with Harry, I avoided seeing one of my obstetrician's because he was not very nice about my weight gain. How times change.
One doc is out of the practice. I hear from the rumor mill (okay, from Kelly) that her hours were just too insane, so I have been stuck with MF from the beginning. Early on, we chatted about clinical studies, and I think he views me as more of a colleague than a patient. I get a hand shake at every visit, lots of eye contact...it's as though we have a meeting scheduled rather than a check-up.
Since I started 20 pounds ahead of the curve this time, I have not had too much weight gain and nothing for him to complain about...until now. 16 pounds in 4 weeks! It's probably just because I don't puke as often. Regardless, even the nurse said he was going to have a talk with me.
Well...barely a peep! He said I'm healthy and on track. HE SAID CHOCOLATE IS GOOD FOR YOU. WHAT?!?!
So I went to McDonald's. I will try to be better though. He's my friend now.
I will also try to walk the dog 20 minutes a day, to lose 14 pounds a year, and eat veggie soup before every meal to consume 20 percent fewer calories.

On a side note, the neighbors have just recruited me for the Junior League for when Ainsley's out of preschool.

Ouch!

Again with the sneezes! I sneeezed this morning while lying down with my legs crossed. Immediately experienced blinding pain in my side.
ALso have some serious pelvic pain, among other things. I suppose it's my body preparing for labor, but I wish I could re-program to let it know that we're not going that route, so preparation isn't necessary.

A Good Fit

Having properly fitting maternity clothes makes all of the difference in the world. Unfortunately, the most comfortable thing I own is a black velour warm-up suit.

Breathing a sigh of relief!

My physical therapist relocated my ribs! I can breathe a little!!!

Just for the record...

When you're old enough to read this, hopefully by now you will have figured out/confirmed/etc that you're really driving your mother nuts at this point.

Heartburn, shortness of breath, and short fuses aside, we're all VERY excited for your arrival!

FRICK! FRICK! FRICK!

I CAN'T BREATHE TODAY!!! I would like to say I can't breathe at all, but I guess that is not true. I even managed to swim 1/4 mile, do laundrey, and lug very heavy Let's Dish! bags from the car to the basement. But, really, I can't breathe, and it has nothing to do with congestion.

It's Cold, Wet, and Dark!

Yaaay!
Now everyone else can hibernate like me!

1 Good Thing

I took the boy swimming, and I got to park in "Mommy & Harrison Parking" (also known as Parking for Mothers to Be and Parents with Strollers). Saved me from hiking down a hill. It was quite nice. There are only 3 spots, too, and usually all are full. I lucked out!

Purple Goose

Went in for some Cameron gifts and came out with two pairs of shoes for Ainsley. There is a 0-6 pair with sunflowers, brown and a 6-12 pair with pink bows. Both are Robeez. Miss Cameron gets a fairy wand for her Christening.

***disclaimer: all items are re-giftable