Happy Labor Day Weekend

Usually I try and go to bed pretty early but I've really been having trouble sleeping so I figure I would wait till I was really really tired to crawl into bed. Had a really nice relaxing weekend! On sunday my friend Kristin treated me to the most fabulous lunch and massage. Seriously the best day ever. We went to the Bowers museum where they have a really cute cafe. I don't know much about the Bowers but it was super packed so we'll have to go back with baby. Yay for culture in the OC! Then we made our way to Glen Ivy in Brea. Another adventure as I had never been to Brea before. Oh my gosh the massage was so relaxing. Laying in a nest pillows with yummy smells and being rubbed is the best thing ever. The spa is really nice and has a wonderful place to sit and relax, a hot tub (not for preggers) and these amazing showers which I took full advantage of. They shoot out from three places. Magical! After that we got some coffee and wandered around Baby Gap. I finally got my iced latte fix. We came back to my house and chatted the night away till Blake got home and we realized it was dinner time. Kristin and I tend to blab our faces off like this, always have always will! So off to try and find food in Tustin at 8pm which was a real treat. Sometimes I just have to laugh at how strange this place is. Everything was closed and it seemed so empty out. Don't people eat out on sundays at 8pm? Luckily we found a thai place which wasn't too bad. I really had the best day ever. Hanging out with Kristin is the biggest treat and we don't get to do it that often since she lives in SF, although I have to say for living the furthest away (besides NY) she has been down to visit quite often so I'm a very lucky girl.

Oh oh the best news ever (I hope I can spill it now) is she is pregnant!!!! 14 weeks! I'm so happy for her and her husband Ryan. They are going to be the best parents in the world. They have already spoiled the crap out of our critter so I can't wait to do the same. So thank you Kristin for the most wonderful day and spoiling me!

Today was pretty relaxing besides my nesting urge. I decided that I wanted to get frames for the house since we don't have much up so we went to Ikea and stocked up. I think I stressed Blake out a bit cause I was on a mission to decorate, apparently this is how I am going to nest. We got most of them on the wall with photos but we still need to buy more paper to print and make some scans which stresses me out cause I have frames sitting on the floor with nothing in them. That does not help the nesting urge but it will get done this week, I will make sure of it. It also gives me a mission for tomorrow which is always good since I don't have too much on my plate.

Still feeling really weird, that's really the only way I can put it. I think today the critter officially dropped cause I felt different. The way she is kicking is also really different. I am feeling a lot of kicks or pokes in my belly button area which doesn't totally make sense since I thought she was head down butt against my back. I know she can turn to the side a bit but isn't she supposed to be flipped a bit more? I have an appt on thursday so I'm sure my midwife will be able to feel and tell me. I still can't really tell the body parts but they sure poke around in there like crazy. I can definitely feel her head sitting really low and making my hips spread a bit. It doesn't hurt at all but feels like the bone is pushing out, super strange. As far as Braxton Hicks go I am still having those quite often but they don't really last long at all now, at least today they didn't. Its more a quick sharp pain. Actually sometimes it will make me jump its so sharp but it goes away pretty quickly. I'm also starting to have a lot of crampy period like pains, really dull and weak. My back is also feeling a little crampy in the same way, just a dull weak pain. Just trying to keep track of everything and see how it progresses. I mean when all this starts happening is there any way to tell how far off you really are?? I'm hanging in there but I have to say this is definitely the most uncomfortable part of pregnancy. I've given up on sleep and I'm ok with it. Better to not fight it and just try and relax especially since I don't have to be anywhere or wake up early so no need to freak out if I can't fall asleep or that I'm awake all morning. Trying to be calm and just take each day at a time.

The other night on the couch

Suburbia

Handsome husband and Chubby Wife.

Me, Blake, and Braxton

Well I can finally say that I've felt true Braxton Hicks. They started today around 11 and haven't stopped. They are super random and not crazy painful. I mean ya they are uncomfortable but I can deal. I was actually a little worried that it was the real deal. I'm pretty sure I am going to say that at least 20 more times till the baby comes cause I can tend to be a bit of a worry wart. It's just hard to know what is real and what is just practice, I mean I have nothing to compare it to. These are just sharp shooting pains in the front that last anywhere from 15 seconds to a minute. There are times they will come every 15 min and other times I won't have one for hours. That's the only reason I'm not totally freaking out.

Blake and I kept pretty busy today which helped to keep my mind off them. We went down to Laguna to check out a gallery but the gallery was closed so we could only do some window peaking. Then we attempted to walk to a coffee shop a friend had told us about. It was a pretty far walk and a lot of up hill. Turns out the coffee shop was closed cause they were on vacation. Seriously some days I shouldn't leave the house. It all worked out, we got lunch at Taco Loco and then some frozen yogurt. We went home for a little while but it was just too hot so we headed down to the beach. Blake surfed for a little bit and I relaxed on the beach. It was so cool and nice down there. Inland is for suckers. Then we went to our favorite Sushi place for dinner. I had a piece of tuna, shhhhhh. It was so damn good. I'm not worried, I trust the place and the small piece I had won't hurt her. As my doula says "happy mom means happy baby."
When I got home I was feeling like shit again so I took a bath. My entire body felt so relaxed and finally pain free. I think birthing in a tub is a really strong possibility now. It's amazing how great it feels to be surrounded by water. You never really realize it till you have the pain. Good to know.

Tomorrow I am having a spa day with Kristin and I cannot wait! I haven't had a massage since I was 15 weeks pregnant so I think I'm due!

I just got an email from my friend Marisa in NY. I guess she was looking through her boyfriends phone and found this picture from a little mini vacation we all went on. Happy NY smile!

Too many french fries

I'm just about ready to lay down for a nap. I ate a big lunch and now I can't keep my eyes open. This is what old people feel like huh? I can't wait to not feel tired anymore, I forget what normal feels like. I mean not to say life with a baby will be normal but at least I won't feel tired all day long cause I'm fat (pregnant whatever)

My crap day yesterday turned around quite nicely when my mother in law came by to say hi and drop off some goodies. She bought me the cutest ponchos from Old Navy. They are adorable and really are going to perfect to hide my tummy after the baby. She also got the baby a cute sweater and thanksgiving outfit. I felt so spoiled! Today she joined me to check out a pediatrician which I think went really well. Its so hard to judge someone from meeting them for 10 min but I felt comfortable and she said all the right things which pleased me. She seems very holistic and is very against antibiotics unless its necessary which I really liked and was one of my big concerns. She wasn't super into the alternate vaccinations but she said she was willing to do that if I wanted. She just didn't believe in skipping any of them all together. Totally agree with that but I do think there are some that can be pushed a bit. Although with everything she said she had a really valid point so I feel like I can trust her which is definitely the most important part. When we were waiting to be seen 2 moms came in at separate times and started talking to me. They both had nothing but nice things to say about her and seemed to really love her. They didn't need to say anything to me at all but they made the effort to tell me how much they like her so that was pretty important. So looks like I found a dr. Worst case if she doesn't work out I can find someone else.

Had a nice lunch with Blake. I can't remember the last time we went out to lunch since he has been working so much. We are going to try and have a nice weekend together and do something special considering it might be our last one just the two of us for a long time. So strange to think about....

BARF

That is how I feel today. I am super nauseous and tired. I had a pretty intense yoga session last night and maybe it was too much. I know I should just lay on the couch and stay there all day but I just can't. I want to be laying on a hammock on a beach getting a foot and head massage. That sounds perfect!
I'm hoping tomorrow I feel better since I have a meeting with a pediatrician and I don't really have time to reschedule. Might be drinking gingerale for breakfast like the first trimester!
Here are a few photos, I'm aware I look like complete and total shit but its all about the belly!

Packing the bag

I attempted to start packing my bag for the birth center. I know this should be really easy but its not. I thought I had everything but I didn't so I did a target run. I hate/love that place. They have so many fun goodies but in the end I spent wayyyyyyy to much money(I love you Blake-don't kill me) I got some really comfy pants to come home in, not sweat pants but kinda like pj bottoms. Isn't that what moms wear? Oh and a really nice nursing bra. They have an amazing selection there. I'm keeping the tags on till I actually have the baby cause I have no idea how big these suckers are going to get but right now I'm pushing a 38 D so lets hope they don't grow anymore. Plus a really thin robe to wander around the birth center in. This list is practical right?

Ok then I needed pads, ya like maxi pads. I have never in my life bought a pad. I think when I first got my period I did or maybe my mom got them for me. Either way buying them made me feel dirty. So many options of long, with wings, ultra thin, etc. The topper was buying human puppy pads. I don't know the technical name maybe underpads? But the fact they sit right next to the depends made me uncomfortable. I can see it now.I will lay one down on the bed and my dog will pee on it. I've gotten pretty comfortable with the idea of birth but this after thing makes me a little uneasy. They recommend getting Tucks, ew. I didn't buy them cause they have parabans and nasty chemicals in them so I'm hoping there is an alternative. Someone had recommended Earth Mama Angel Spray but I wasn't sure if that was the same thing?

My adventure at Target continued with shoes and a sweater. In the last 9 months I haven't bought myself anything that wasn't 10 sizes too big so I splurged on these really cute boots and sweater. Both are much cuter in person but they made me happy.




Now I need to drag my lazy ass to yoga.

Shopping

There are so many cute baby things out there, most I can't afford but its super fun to fake shop. This is one of those daily email things but its all baby stuff and the occasional maternity. The prices are usually pretty low. Either way its fun to look.

https://www.zulily.com

Speaking of fashion I cannot tell you how happy I am that ponchos/capes are the thing for fall. I don't generally follow fashion super closely but I do like the occasional thing out there. After having a baby I can't think of anything better to wear but a big ol poncho/cape.

The first few are not affordable but fun to look at.







This last one is more affordable since its from old navy. They better come in 7 colors for everyday of the week. I'm pretty sure I can breastfeed in public in this too?

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