For our Bookworm...

I also finished sewing 2 more soft books for the nursery tonight, since Husby was occupied with installing the closet.

*The 2 Books*

*Titled: Treasure Bears (aka Pirate Teddys)*

*Another Winnie the Pooh Book: Seasons of Adventure*

Closet System Installed!

*Two different angles of the nursery closet*

*Another angle of the closet*

It has 3 drawers and 4 adjustable shelves in the center console

Also, it has 3 bars for hanging clothes; 2 are high and 1 is low

It also has 2 other storage shelves; one really high (but unfortunately, very narrow with the top of the ceiling) and the other is right above the low hanging bar.

Friday Night Stir-Fry

Husby is a huge fan of stiry fry, Chinese food, and specifically, Panda Express. Recently, the one near us started selling bottles of their sauce. As a change-up, I picked up a bottle of their Sweet Fire sauce and ingredients to chicken stir-fry and rice. We have a great rice cooker, so I really just needed some chicken and fresh veggies.

He also adorned his cooking apron which states: She married me for my cooking!

It ended up being a great dinner. It tasted great, although a bit spicy for my taste (I ended up drinking 2 glasses of milk), but very filling. Cooking time was also not too bad. Our rice cooker was the longest portion of it, but I love it, so again no complaints from me.

29 Weeks!

The Weekly 20 (Week 29-July 8th, 2010)
1. The Bump: I have dropped somewhat...but he has always been staying low in my belly
2. Total Weight Gain/Loss: not sure of an exact number but I'd assume somewhere in the 25-30 lb range...
3. Maternity Clothes: Of course.
4. Stretch Marks: a couple small ones underneath my belly
5. Sleep: Sporadic 
6. Movement: Baby G's kicks are getting stronger, odd moving feeling like he is shifting around or redecorating...
7. Food Cravings/Aversions: Steak, steak and more steak, please!
8. Gender: It's a boy!
9. Belly button in or out: Holding still inside...hopefully I can hold out a bit longer...
10. What I miss: my blue jeans ;)
11. What I am looking forward to: Baby Care class Saturday, Orlando to bowl some new lanes
12. Weekly Wisdom: "Sleep whenever he is sleeping...you'll learn to sleep all hours of the day
13. Best moment this week: Attending our first couple classes...means we are getting closer
14. Number of days you wore the same piece of clothing in a row? 0.
15. Energy Level: Good since I have been getting less sleep at night

16. Labor Signs: Not sure what I am feeling...maybe?

17. Daddy to be Status: Working on the Clownfish blanket this week...it is a much bigger project than we thought.
18. Milestones: We have our first classes for baby this week...Baby Care & Breastfeeding..Just 11 more weeks to go!
19. Symptoms: Heartburn, and restlessness such that I can't sleep at night sometimes.
20. Next OB appointment: July 13th (same night as our BF class).

 29 Weeks in the nursery

The laundry hamper is full and Luck has decided he likes his pillow in here now...too bad the crib will go there in a few weeks!

Happy 4th of July!

Happy 4th of July from Pensacola!

Week 28 Survey & Pictures

The Weekly 20 (Week 28-July 3rd, 2010)
1. The Bump: Is still looking like a basketball, but a bit lower now.
2. Total Weight Gain/Loss: I must admit I have not been keeping track, but we are definitely up since January.
3. Maternity Clothes: Of course.
4. Stretch Marks: I have my first mark on my belly...right below my belly button on the left side.
5. Sleep: Sporadic due to an uncomfortable bed.
6. Movement: Baby G's kicks are getting stronger
7. Food Cravings/Aversions: Steak, steak and more steak, please!
8. Gender: It's a boy!
9. Belly button in or out: It's still in, but getting flatter lately.
10. What I miss: Not being itchy and not having heartburn....
11. What I am looking forward to: Baby Care class next Saturday
12. Weekly Wisdom: "Thank heaven for your little boy...you never had to go through the morning sickness"
13. Best moment this week: Visiting family for the holiday weekend.
14. Number of days you wore the same piece of clothing in a row? 0.
15. Energy Level: Normal

16. Labor Signs: None

17. Daddy to be Status: He is excited and getting antsy...
18. Milestones: We are feeling daily movement and have entered the last trimester...things are really beginning to come together.
19. Symptoms: Heartburn, odd pain and tingling sensation in my leg and waist.
20. Next OB appointment: July 13th (same night as our BF class).

Stretchmarks!

So unfortunately, I am writing this. July 1st and I spotted my very first stretchmark. According to the ticker I am 27 weeks and 4 days, while our calendarhas meet at Week 28, Day 1. It is small and located on the left side of my belly really low. I better keep up my Palmer's routine since I definitely do not want anymore marks or even for this one to spread.

I am happy I made it this far, but was really hoping to make it further, but oh wellz. Such is life! Off to the In-laws in a little while. Hoping for a quiet weekend of homework, craft projects, and baby talk. MIL is having gall bladder surgery today, but it is lapro. so hopefully she will just be tired and sore this weekend. Even though there is no BRU near them, I am hoping to pop into Target to check out the Baby section since there should be sales and such. Plus we need to hit Joann's, Hobby Lobby, and the local stores around there for baby stuff.

Off to take a nap before the long drive. Happy 4th of July everyone (a bit early, I know!)