Funny, Annoying, yet Sweet...

I normally don't do 2 posts in a week cause my mental capacity is that of a turtle nowadays, but I had to mention the sweet, idiotic, yet really awesome thing that my husband did today. I mentioned to him that we needed to go to Ikea this weekend to get a dresser for the baby. He happened to be there today with a friend and called to tell me that he got a dresser for the baby room. I asked him for the name and looked it up online...SPEECHLESS!!!

Speechless, not because it was so beautiful, but because this "THING" looks like it belongs in a man cave, college dorm room...outside!!! As much as I appreciate the gesture of him trying to do something for the baby on his own...this is why God created woman for man. The man needs to call the wife and ask her first what she thinks and then purchase, not the other way around. And what was he thinking in getting an ugly dark brown for his new DAUGHTER? All in all, I laugh because it is so typical Andy to think like a boy and buy what he would get for himself, but also I think it's very endearing that he wanted to save me the trouble and get what he in his mind thought was a perfect dresser for our new addition. Thank God it wasn't already assembled and waiting for me when I got home. Gotta love that man! :)

Stifling

I'm so ready for summer to be over with. This wishy washy weather is unbearable and the heat suffocating. We had another mini earthquake in the OC today and of course everyone was freaking out over it. lol. I fortunately/unfortunately did not feel it since I was at my desk shaking away my leg at 20 mph that I missed the real shaking. I know there's technically no such thing as earthquake weather, but I still can't help thinking that I better go get an earthquake kit ready for our house. I'm definitely no Doomsday Prepper, but I think slowly my maternal instincts are starting to kick in, because I feel like I have to protect my unborn daughter by having an emergency contingency plan ready to roll...

On to the baby news...I've slowly been feeling increasing movement in my belly. It seems like it happens usually at night time and right after lunch time. Not super strong kicks or anything like that, but still a definite thump here and there...it was really unnerving the first time I felt it and I kept passing it off as gas, but now I know its really the little gal doing jazzercise in utero. :)

In 3 days we're off to Oahu. Have I mentioned already that I'm really excited? I'm attempting the impossible on this trip...to pack only 1 suitcase for the hubs and me. I figured that I could cut down on the 5 pairs of heels that I'd normally take since I'm preggo and other knick knacks. More importantly, I don't feel like dragging a suitcase through the airport. I know that if we have one, Andy will be forced to be the overseer and do his part as a gentleman. See? Pregnancy brain doesn't affect the creative part of your hypothalamus. kekeke

I'm determined to get some good R&R and brainwash Andy on this trip. I need to get him 100% on board with our little girl's name. Wish me luck!

It's a GIRL!!

I'm sure that all 3 friends who read this blog already know the exciting news that it's a girl...but I still wanted to put it down on file for the record. :) Andy and I are so so so excited that we are having a little girl. We genuinely didn't care what the sex of the baby was going to be, but I think the suspense of not knowing is over and we're excited to just finally know what's being made inside my belly.

I'm relieved lately that my morning sickness has dissipated by a lot, but sometimes now and again, I get hit with a fresh bout of nausea...I'm resigned to accept that I will be one of those "sickies" until month 9. Either way, along with the nausea, I'm super excited for the arrival of our little girl. We are lucky to have so many friends with kids around us to provide support and advice and...most importantly...FREE STUFF! I love love love not having to buy the big stuff and pretty much feel set to welcome her into our lives since we got all our necessities. Thank you friends! What would we do without you guys and your paraphernalia!? lol

I leave you with a new pic of my baby bump. I think she's rounding out my belly more and making it less of a pot belly and into a baby bump. I do like entering month 5. I can't believe I only have 4 months left. Time really flies when you're having fun! :)

This is the week!

I've been hearing a lot of people tell me that I'm not nearly excited enough about my onion in my oven. (that's the size of the bebe at least according to the Bump) Maybe all of the beginning morning sickness took over my life for some time that it made me hard to be jubilant and excited about my "knocked upness"...I do feel bad though. I feel like I haven't been that great of a mother-to-be yet. I'm trying to work up some excitement and think more about planning for the baby. Poor Andy...I think he already got hit with the "nesting" instinct and is busily cleaning and scrubbing our place down. I really am grateful for him. In the beginning I was in high complaint mode of his lack of emotional support, but in hindsight he really has been there for me. I love how he endures the AC air in our house for me although I know he can't stand having the AC on, how he massages my nasty calloused up feet even after they have been in sweaty shoes all day long...its the little things. :)

We find out this week the sex of the baby and I still feel very blase about it. Whenever people ask what we want, we genuinely, honestly, 100% don't care. We just want healthy, healthy, healthy. Ideally, it would be great to have one of each one day, but I'm sure i'll change my mind after having the first baby. Seems like a lot of couples are swayed by the sex of their first baby. Either way, I'll be happy and sad at the same time with whatever it is, meaning if it's a boy, I'll be happy, but sad that it's not a girl...and if it's a girl, I'll be happy, but sad that it's not a boy. Can't have everything right? And I don't necessarily think I'm ready for twins either. I hope that once we find out the sex of the baby, I'll be over the moon and the mommy bug will finally hit home!

To be completely honest, I'm really really excited for our upcoming babymoon to Oahu! Sorry baby in my belly...:( I have 3 weeks left to get my arms more toned and my lower area not so saggy and dimply...tmi? sorry about that too... I feel like the hubs and I are long overdue for a good relaxing vacation and I hope that's what it will turn out to be. I've been busily planning out our itinerary when I should really be reading baby books...oh well...I trust all of my mommy friends and sister will come to my aid when I'm feeding, burping, changing the little guy/gal wrong. Ahh...the neglect begins already...darn. Anyhow...get ready for us Hawaii! We'll be seeing you in 3 weeks :).

 Yummo in my tummo...Hopefully won't have to wait in a line like I have to at D-Land. Pineapple Whip! I dream of you...

The beautiful beaches in Oahu...very doubtful I'll be posting up sexy shots of me in my maternity bathing suit. PUHAHA.

2nd Tri oh me oh my!

Knock on wood, but I think I've officially entered into the blissful stages of the glorious second trimester. I've only heard stories about it, dreamed about it, wished for it, but now...it's finally HERE!!! (I think)

After a week of being in bed with the bouts of the "vomits", I woke up one morning and literally heard butterfly wings flapping and flowers blooming. Miraculously, I think the baby just wanted to have a last hurrah and put me through a week of misery for sh*ts and giggles and at last decided that I had had enough. Thank you mi amore...

TheBump.com wrote this week that my baby has formed ears and that I should be careful with what I say. I really need to be mindful of the things that pass my lips since I'm prone to talking crap about anything and everything. My raging hormones do not help in this matter.  On top of it all, my hubs has adapted the role of sympathy pain to the umpteenth degree where I forget who the actual pregnant one is in our household. It's pretty ridiculous when he makes comments like "I don't crave anything..." or "I'm so nauseous..." Really? Homeboy needs to relax. I guess I should try to appreciate his body's way of trying to experience pregnancy with me, but at times it's annoying when I know he doesn't really have his head hanging in a toilet and he seems to be eating his In N Out cheeseburger just FINE! So all because my baby has come to the stage of having ears and listening to my conversations, I'm so grateful that I can have an outlet for my hormones on this blog. :)

Thank you my bun in my oven for being kinder to your madre this week and allowing me to eat, enjoy life, go shopping and join the human race again. I love you my kittle. :)