Quick Ketchup

You know you're really, really pregnant when.....

...it's incredibly obvious that you just ate a double cheese burger.

I call that face the "I just gained 3 pounds in 7 days face".
However...I don't really need to name the face though, the chins speak for themselves.

Buuuuut I just felt the need to show this to everyone, to make myself look awesome.

Hope you're having a lovely (rainy if you live near me) Wednesday!

Calm Before the Storm

I like rainy days, sometimes. They're peaceful and encourage me to sit around and do very little hard work. It didn't really storm today, just rained a lot.

 I went to the doctor hoping that they would tell me "OH my, well looky here, you're about one day away from having your baby" but of course that didn't happen. Instead I was informed that my new weight was ONE HUNDRED FORTY ONE POUNDS and to come again next week, like always. I shook my head, the nurse laughed. OH THE WOES. The student nurse person that was in there observing told me I looked like I was about to bust open....I really hope that's not how it happens.

Check me out at 36 weeks 5 days

Going along with what seems to be my consistent theme of things pertaining to rain, I can't help but get a little happy every time I see my pretty little diapers all neatly stacked in their containers on my Window seat--Prepped and ready to go.

Is it weird that my new favorite part of my room is the diaper changing area? I have a feeling that will change after a while, but for now it's just so darn cute. So far I have about 24ish All-in-ones and 20ish prefolds (with 24 more on the way). I think I'm set on the diapers (for now).

I'm absolutely thrilled, one of my friends, who was originally due next week, is being induced as we speak! Her baby grew faster than anticipated, so send positive thoughts her way for everything to go smoothly! Can't wait to meet her baby girl--Indigo's first gal pal.

Take a peek at a few of my maternity pictures that were so kindly taken by my new friend Kenny. If you're looking for a photographer for any reason, send me an e-mail or comment and I'd be happy to contact Kenny for you!

Also, take a look at my new tabs at the top of my blog. 

I'll be working on them some more as time goes on and I actually have things to divide into those areas.

Sometimes, I feel like I'm talking to myself on here, people (and I know I'm not because I can see how many views I get). Don't be shy, comment, even if you don't have a blog account, or anything useful to say, you can still comment. 

Ah, well,

I keep getting hopeful that each of my posts are the last post before Indigo...oh optimism.

I guess that's all for now, folks.
Happy days!

An Ode to the Second Trimester

As the pregnancy is drawing to a close, I can't help but feel a bit sentimental towards my gigantic belly.
I'm really mad at myself for not taking better pictures in the beginning. I MEAN COME ON mirror pictures? What is this, Myspace?
Regardless, here's an ode to the second trimester, my most peaceful three out of nine months.

--Weeks 18 (lol @ my "bump") through 27--

The whole beginning of the pregnancy was spent dreaming of when the time would come that I would actually look pregnant. When I reached 18 weeks, I was convinced that I was NEVER EVER going to look pregnant, but then, BAM 23 weeks (top, left corner) it was obvious. I can't help but laugh at my bump picture at 18 weeks, it's hilarious that I considered that a belly.

I was lucky to never have morning sickness, or really any bad symptoms the whole first or second trimester. The only symptoms I ever had really were extreme exhaustion and restless legs

A few Second Trimester Milestones:

-Week 16: Felt Indigo move for the first time, I was eating a pickle...it felt like bubbles.
-Week 17: Bought maternity pants (for some odd reason...)
-Week 18: Freaked out because the nurses called me to tell me that my bloodwork was showing that the baby may have Spina Bifida.
-Week 19: Found out that Indigo was going to be a PERFECT and healthy baby girl.
-Week 23: Finally started to look pregnant
-Week 26: Indigo took her first trip to the beach, in my tummy.
-Week 27: Worst foot swelling in the world, couldn't walk.

As enjoyable as those weeks were, I was so glad to proceed onto the final trimester.
One step closer to my little Indie.
However, these last weeks have been the slowest most achy months of my life. I'm trying not to complain, but  I mean...I've gained 28ish pounds so far, that's a big difference on my joints.

I'm really amazed/baffled/concerned/jealous of these girls who are really pregnant and don't look like it. Beyond confusing, where does the baby fit in? Sure, it'd be nice to have a baby and go right back to how you looked before, but then again the bump is the exciting part of pregnancy...right?

Anywho, after I'm done with these weeks, I'll post an ode to the Third Trimester (assuming I'll be able to make time between washing diapers, feeding Indigo, playing with Indigo, taking pictures of Indigo, carrying Indigo, sleeping and then being woken up by Indigo, etc).

--Side Note--

For some father's day "Aw" go over to Aura's blog. I simply love her posts.

In case you forgot,
I ONLY HAVE 25 DAYS LEFT!!!!!!!!




Happy Monday!