33 weeks and getting anxious!

So I am now officially 33 weeks along… ummm where did the time go! If I do have this precious little one around my due date, we are only talking about 7 more weeks! That is absolutely hard to believe! As the weeks dwindle down, I'm getting more and more anxious to meet our baby girl! I keep trying to picture what she is going to look like and what it is going to be like to look into those adorable little eyes! (oh man… tearing up just thinking about it!) She sure is not shy about letting me know that she is in my belly and doing fine (although maybe a little cramped! – I don't know how I'm going to fit her in my belly when she is still going to almost double in size!) She is definately a mover and shaker! Brad and I actually found out last night what kind of music she really likes… PHISH! Surprise surprise! I had fallen asleep on the couch and Brad was playing video games. At one point he decided to put on some music (Live Phish album from Alpine Valley) instead of listening to the video game. As soon as he put the music on, I woke up and baby girl was moving and kicking up a storm! She didn't start moving until the music came on… and didn't slow down until a song or two later! Brad was so happy to know he was already rubbing off on his little girl!

In getting ready for the new arrival, last weekend my parents came down and brought the dresser that they refinished for the nursery, along with the white rocker that my Nanny gave us for the nursery. These were the last 2 major pieces we needed in order to put the nursery together. So after last weekend, the nursery is finally almost finished. I have a few last touches to add (a few things on the wall and hanging up the mobile), but other than that, it actually really looks like a nursery now. Its hard to believe that there will actually be a darling baby sleeping in that room so very soon! I just can't wait! hope she loves it as much as Brad & I do. Brad even said that he could just hang out in the room because it feels so cozy now!

Well besides all these "warm fuzzy" things going on with the baby, some of the discomforts that come along with your 3rd trimester are really setting in. Sleeping is still quite an issue… constantly tossing and turning, and my hips are getting really sore and tight from having to sleep on my side. My big belly is starting to really crowd my ribs, making it slightly more difficult to breathe at times. And when baby girl kicks my ribs, it literally takes my breathe away! Its amazing how strong a 4lb baby can be inside of you! I also am having a harder and harder time putting on socks and shoes because there is no comfortable way to work around this belly! I somehow manage… but I'm sure it is quite the scene if anyone were to watch me do it! Slip ons are going to be my best friend very soon!!

But seriously people… 7 more weeks! Thats it until this little miracle is here! Wow! I'm going to be in disbelieve until she is in my arms and I can kiss that little face of hers! Oh how I can't wait!

Hope you all have a fab week!

31 weeks… and the nesting bug is in full force!!!

Wow! When everyone would say that one day you would begin to have this crazy urge to start "nesting" for the new baby… I just thought that I was kind of like that all along. Boy was I wrong! In the last week or so I feel like all I can think about is the baby and getting everything ready for her arrival! Not just getting things ready, but wanting to make things for her nursery to make her feel like the special princess we all know she is going to be. So, this last friday I broke down and bought a bunch of crafting supplies to make the images in my a reality! I had three main projects for myself… creating a mobile for over the crib, refinishing a side table for next to the rocker, and adding something to the pink/black lamps that I had already purchase. Going into Michaels, I didn't really have a clear idea of what I was going to do for any of these projects, but I was determined to figure it out while I was there so I could make sure to buy everything I needed! Well… after about a total of 9 hours over the weekend, my visions were complete. Take a look at the pictures… not too bad considering I really didn't know what i was doing! I hope Baby K grows to love them too!

So sleeping has continued to become quite the task for me! I used to love going to bed, but now I just can't get a good night sleep because I am constantly thinking about the fact that I need to try to not roll onto my back during the night (which is how I usually slept pre-pregnancy) and to try to stay on my left side. (which is probably the least comfortable way for me to sleep!) I especially hate sleeping on my left side because then I am facing away from the hubby, and I enjoy snuggling with him! (i know… sappy, right?) I keep trying different pillow to try to keep my from rolling over, but they don't seem to help much. To be honest, the most comfortable play for me to sleep is on the couch because there is a "built-in" full body pillow, but I don't want to spend all my nights on the couch away from the hubby. I guess we will see what we can come up with to make sleeping a little more enjoyable for me over the next 9 weeks! Just one SMALL hurdle to get through in order to meet our precious baby girl!

On a slightly different note, I am so excited for this saturday! It is my first baby shower! Since I have only been to one other baby shower ever (which is hard for me to believe) I don't know exactly what to expect, and of course my adorable mother won't let me help with anything! BUT, that is part of the excitement! I can't wait to see everyone and spend an afternoon with family and friends!

Well, I've gotta get back to doing some work before my next doctor's appointment this afternoon!

Have a Terrific Tuesday everyone!

30 weeks and the little one is practicing Tae Kwon do!

Geez… Baby K is punching and kicking my insides like I'm her personal punching bag! Although I can't help but love seeing and feeling her move around, I just wish she would try to avoid the ribs and bladder! hehe… those punches don't always feel the greatest! Its probably just in my head… but I feel like my belly has gotten significantly bigger just in the last week! Its crazy! I'm sure I'm going to feel that same way for the next 10 weeks. I better prepare myself now! ;)

Not a whole lot is new since my last post… but I just really wanted to share with you guys a few pictures. Once is of our newly cleared out room. The first step to actually putting the nursery together! The second one is of the baby's closet. Lets just say… its getting pretty full and I haven't even had a baby shower yet! oops! Looks like I will be putting my organizational skills to work after the showers. And, the third picture is from Brad's cousin's wedding. They had a photo booth, and I just thought the pics were cute. Its not very often I can actually get the loving hubby to have his picture taken… so I thought I would share with you guys a rare moment!

Enjoy and I look forward to keeping you all posted on the exciting changes!

Happy (almost) Friday!