Here are a few pictures of the rest of the room. We are still waiting on our glider, curtains, and lamp from Pottery Barn Kids.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Nursery Update
Below are pictures of the toy chest/book shelf we bought from Land of Nod with our 15% registry completion discount. I loved the navy color and think it ties the green closet in with the rest of the room. Right now it holds extra diapers and wipes but soon enough will be holding lots of toys!
Here are a few pictures of the rest of the room. We are still waiting on our glider, curtains, and lamp from Pottery Barn Kids.
Here are a few pictures of the rest of the room. We are still waiting on our glider, curtains, and lamp from Pottery Barn Kids.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
My Eastern Shore Shower
I had a great time at my 1st shower. I loved seeing everyone and talking baby talk with all the moms.
Tyler got lots of goodies.
All my favorite foods. Who am I kidding, ALL my favorite foods wouldn't fit on one table. :-)
The awesome cake to fit the nautical theme:
The Pregos:
Some of the Salisbury crew:
Tyler got lots of goodies.
All my favorite foods. Who am I kidding, ALL my favorite foods wouldn't fit on one table. :-)
The awesome cake to fit the nautical theme:
The Pregos:
Some of the Salisbury crew:
Checking In: 36 Weeks
How far along? 36 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: Last appointment it was 24lbs.
Maternity clothes? definitely yes
Stretch marks? no
Sleep: It's getting harder to sleep and I find that I have to wake up to flip over. So I'm up just about every 2 hours. I guess it's my body's way of preparing me for what is to come??
Best moment this week: Breastfeeding Class - I am both intrigued and mystified by everything surrounding this. I look at all the crazy apparatus in the store and have no idea where to even begin. I'm looking forward to getting some insight.
Movement: yes, he's so strong!
Food cravings: Ice Cream and anything with ice cream in it. I normally don't even like ice cream that much.
Gender: BOY!!!!
Labor Signs: no
Belly Button in or out? still in, I was sure it would be out by now.
What I miss: being able to sleep straight through the night. I have to wake up to roll over.
What I am looking forward to: the end of all classes and baby related tasks on my to-do list. And getting all my back ordered items on Pottery Barn Kids registry!
Total weight gain/loss: Last appointment it was 24lbs.
Maternity clothes? definitely yes
Stretch marks? no
Sleep: It's getting harder to sleep and I find that I have to wake up to flip over. So I'm up just about every 2 hours. I guess it's my body's way of preparing me for what is to come??
Best moment this week: Breastfeeding Class - I am both intrigued and mystified by everything surrounding this. I look at all the crazy apparatus in the store and have no idea where to even begin. I'm looking forward to getting some insight.
Movement: yes, he's so strong!
Food cravings: Ice Cream and anything with ice cream in it. I normally don't even like ice cream that much.
Gender: BOY!!!!
Labor Signs: no
Belly Button in or out? still in, I was sure it would be out by now.
What I miss: being able to sleep straight through the night. I have to wake up to roll over.
What I am looking forward to: the end of all classes and baby related tasks on my to-do list. And getting all my back ordered items on Pottery Barn Kids registry!
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Checking in: 32 Weeks
How far along? 32 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: I've lost count but Dr. says I'm good!
Maternity clothes? definitely yes
Stretch marks? no
Sleep: still pretty good but getting harder to turn over and is it just me or is it hot at night??? ;-)
Best moment this week: Looking forward to my shower on Saturday
Movement: yes, I love it! I think he gets stronger every day
Food cravings: I've gotten my taste for coffee back and had a decaf the other day. After going so long with absolutely no caffeine, I can say for sure that even decaf has some caffeine. This wont be a habit.
Gender: BOY!!!!
Labor Signs: no
Belly Button in or out? still in
What I miss: being able to sleep straight through the night. I have to wake up to roll over.
What I am looking forward to: the end of our birth class and hospital tour
Other Updates: My shower is this weekend and I'm really excited to see everyone!!
Total weight gain/loss: I've lost count but Dr. says I'm good!
Maternity clothes? definitely yes
Stretch marks? no
Sleep: still pretty good but getting harder to turn over and is it just me or is it hot at night??? ;-)
Best moment this week: Looking forward to my shower on Saturday
Movement: yes, I love it! I think he gets stronger every day
Food cravings: I've gotten my taste for coffee back and had a decaf the other day. After going so long with absolutely no caffeine, I can say for sure that even decaf has some caffeine. This wont be a habit.
Gender: BOY!!!!
Labor Signs: no
Belly Button in or out? still in
What I miss: being able to sleep straight through the night. I have to wake up to roll over.
What I am looking forward to: the end of our birth class and hospital tour
Other Updates: My shower is this weekend and I'm really excited to see everyone!!
Monday, May 17, 2010
When bad landscaping happens to good people
I ALMOST feel bad posting about my neighbor because he's such a nice person...almost. I've been wanting to take these pictures of his "updates" for a while but he was always in the front yard working. Last time the Husband and I were walking he stopped us to tell us that the city had given him 3 infraction warnings and declared his front yard a public nucance. He said he had to get out there and finish some of his projects because the next infraction would carry a hefty fine. Hmmm...I guess we are not the only ones that find his yard a HOT MESS.
Without further adue, here are the updates. You can judge for yourself:
Without further adue, here are the updates. You can judge for yourself:
Back to the grind...
Our relaxing weekend is over. We had a great time at the Hyatt Chesapeake Bay. We were greeted at check in with a mimosa for the Husband and a sparking grape juice for me. We decided to change into bathing suits right away and lounge by the pool for the afternoon. I planned to do some blogging from there but I was too relaxed and fell asleep! Here was the view from my chair:
Here is a picture from Jeff's chair:
Not the greatest picture but I forgot my camera and had to use my cell phone camera. There were tons of kids at the resort but they were all well behaved and quite amusing to watch and listen to. They had tons of fun on that water slide in the background. We decided to try a few restaurants that were not on the Hyatt property (the reviews on the food at the Hyatt were not so great). We ate at Jimmie & Sook's for lunch. Food was great and very reasonably priced. All their seafood is local MD seafood. We really liked this place, so much in fact, we went back again on Sunday for dinner before heading home.
We wanted to eat at Bistro Poplar for dinner and even made reservations to do so earlier in the day. We showed up at the right time and were told (by a snotty hostest) that we didn't have a reservation that they person we spoke to on the phone put us on a waiting list?!? I was really disappointed, their menu on line looks amazing and they got great reviews. After dealing with their attitude and unprofessional handling of their mix up we decided to go somewhere else for dinner and settled on CanvasBack's. Their food was mediocre at best (very salty) and the place smelled gross. We sat in the pub section and could hear the cook screaming at our waitress. Then their entertainment started - a woman singing and playing piano. Sounded like a drag queen on crack. We were laughing as we left because they had speakers outside the restaurant and all you could hear was the singers voice - you didn't even have the piano to drown out the awfulness!!
We drove back to the resort and had smores by the fire (every night they light the outdoor chimney and you can purchase a packet of smores supplies in the gift shop. It was nice and relaxing. There was a wedding reception going on at one of the pools so we had music in the back ground.
The next day we lounged by the pool and played a game of mini golf.
All in all, a successful weekend of relaxation and bliss! Now back to the grind....work, birth classes, glucose test, pediatrician interviews....
Here is a picture from Jeff's chair:
Not the greatest picture but I forgot my camera and had to use my cell phone camera. There were tons of kids at the resort but they were all well behaved and quite amusing to watch and listen to. They had tons of fun on that water slide in the background. We decided to try a few restaurants that were not on the Hyatt property (the reviews on the food at the Hyatt were not so great). We ate at Jimmie & Sook's for lunch. Food was great and very reasonably priced. All their seafood is local MD seafood. We really liked this place, so much in fact, we went back again on Sunday for dinner before heading home.
We wanted to eat at Bistro Poplar for dinner and even made reservations to do so earlier in the day. We showed up at the right time and were told (by a snotty hostest) that we didn't have a reservation that they person we spoke to on the phone put us on a waiting list?!? I was really disappointed, their menu on line looks amazing and they got great reviews. After dealing with their attitude and unprofessional handling of their mix up we decided to go somewhere else for dinner and settled on CanvasBack's. Their food was mediocre at best (very salty) and the place smelled gross. We sat in the pub section and could hear the cook screaming at our waitress. Then their entertainment started - a woman singing and playing piano. Sounded like a drag queen on crack. We were laughing as we left because they had speakers outside the restaurant and all you could hear was the singers voice - you didn't even have the piano to drown out the awfulness!!
We drove back to the resort and had smores by the fire (every night they light the outdoor chimney and you can purchase a packet of smores supplies in the gift shop. It was nice and relaxing. There was a wedding reception going on at one of the pools so we had music in the back ground.
The next day we lounged by the pool and played a game of mini golf.
All in all, a successful weekend of relaxation and bliss! Now back to the grind....work, birth classes, glucose test, pediatrician interviews....
Friday, May 14, 2010
Checking In: 30 Weeks
This week feels like it should be a milestone but I guess it really isn't. Only 10 weeks to go until I meet my little man!!
How far along? 30 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: ??? I lost count a few weeks in
Maternity clothes? definitely yes but still able to wear some of my non-maternity clothes too.
Stretch marks? no
Sleep: still pretty good but getting harder to turn over.
Best moment this week: Baby kicked his Daddy in the head - lol!! It was so funny!!
Movement: yes, I love it! It feels like he gets stronger every day.
Food cravings: still Chocolate Milk. I've been making smoothies in the morning with milk, ice, banana, chocolate, and spinach. Trust me - you can't even taste the spinach! Tastes sooo yummy!!!
Gender: BOY!!!!
Labor Signs: no
Belly Button in or out? still in
What I miss: being able to comfortably cross my legs.
What I am looking forward to: getting a few more items knocked off my to-do list (last time it was birth classes, newborn baby class, Child Infant CPR class) This time its Pediatrician interviews, daycare contract, and delivery of dresser and glider for the nursery.
Other Updates: We are headed out of town this weekend for a relaxing trip. I'm really looking forward to it!
How far along? 30 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: ??? I lost count a few weeks in
Maternity clothes? definitely yes but still able to wear some of my non-maternity clothes too.
Stretch marks? no
Sleep: still pretty good but getting harder to turn over.
Best moment this week: Baby kicked his Daddy in the head - lol!! It was so funny!!
Movement: yes, I love it! It feels like he gets stronger every day.
Food cravings: still Chocolate Milk. I've been making smoothies in the morning with milk, ice, banana, chocolate, and spinach. Trust me - you can't even taste the spinach! Tastes sooo yummy!!!
Gender: BOY!!!!
Labor Signs: no
Belly Button in or out? still in
What I miss: being able to comfortably cross my legs.
What I am looking forward to: getting a few more items knocked off my to-do list (last time it was birth classes, newborn baby class, Child Infant CPR class) This time its Pediatrician interviews, daycare contract, and delivery of dresser and glider for the nursery.
Other Updates: We are headed out of town this weekend for a relaxing trip. I'm really looking forward to it!
