Week 28

Friday afternoon at work... my eyelids are falling down. I am sleepy! Good news at the doctors... I only gained a pound since my last appt. four weeks ago. That puts me about back on track with my weight. Unfortunately, I failed my glucose test so I have to take the three hour test next week. Poop.

Baby has a bunch of new trains and toy cars. He also has a bunch of new baby clothes... onsies, sleepers and cute little pants... even some cute hats and socks!

Week 27

Well, I believe I'm into the 3rd trimiester! As of today, baby will be arriving in only 90 days! That's about 3 more months! Although he isn't here yet, he is definitely making his presence known with his very very strong kicks! Just yesterday, I saw my badge lift off my stomach from a good kick! I feel most of the jabs in my right upper belly area.

There is plenty to prepare for, and I think the best way for me to get ready right now is to just read and collect information on how to best prepare myself for birthing, breastfeeding and baby care... As for all the baby "stuff" that he'll be needing, I'm going to try to wait a little longer before I start buying furniture and gear... In the meantime, I want to start bargain shopping...

The weather here has been mild this week compared to last week. I've taken the metro to work everyday of the week! And I have been very good about packing my lunches to save money... and eating sensible... for the most part. :) I have another prenatal next Friday and I am anticipating that I will have a good report to the doctor.

Week 26

A bit delayed in my Week 26 update becaue we have been busy busy busy! Baby has been very busy... He gives extra punches and kicks when he hears Daddy laugh. Daddy's laugh is one of those fun laughs that makes you wish that you could find as much humor in something as him... :) It's one of those laughs that is just purely contagious.

I'm so thankful for baby kicks and baby punches. He's in there having a good ol' time. I'm thankful for a wonderful husband... that is going to be a wonderful daddy... I'm really really quite content these days. :)

I have chosen the baby crib and the mattress for the crib. I'm still on the prowl for a "free" dresser that I can refinish for the nursery. I hope I can get something good off the "free" section on Craigslist...

Week 25

DH and I went on a small babymoon getaway this past weekend to VA Beach. It was exactly what we needed to get out of WDC and enjoy the water, the food and the company. The water temperature was too cold for me, but we did enjoy catching some rays on the beach and walking along the boardwalk. We also enjoyed ourselves at the many many restaurants. VA Beach is a great beach to visit because it is clean clean clean! And the area is very family oriented.

Baby has been practicing his kung fu regularly! He is usually up at 4 am working on his kicks and punches... which means I'm up and awake... Gosh, I wish I could get more sleep! I thought I'd be enjoying my solid sleep for all 9 months! No one told me that even during the 9 months my sleep would be interrupted by numerous nightly potty runs, and baby deciding to do some midnight salsa.

We had a prenatal appt. on Tuesday. We saw a new doctor. In a matter-of-fact tone, he announced that I shouldn't wear flip flops and that I was also gaining too much weight too fast. Ok... I admit I haven't been eating that healthy... And it is something that I will promise to work on. Actually, I already have. :)

Baby will be arriving in a short 15 weeks. I'm starting to do my research on cribs and other baby necessities. It's going to be an exciting and very busy next few months as we prepare for the little one, get into a house, and Manuel will be wrapping up his school work.

We are doing well and we are very excited!