Change is a Good Thing

Its been a couple weeks and I apologize, I haven't been the super happy, thrilled, excited mom-to-be lately. So many things are changing, and I'm having a hard time planning for all this change. (I'm a planner) My life has taken so many changes in the past 25 weeks, and what's frustrating, is Neil's hasn't...hardly at all.

For instance, all who read this I'm sure know that I can definitely enjoy a happy hour every now and again. Well, 25 weeks down and I haven't had more than a sip of anything of the nature. I know this will be worth it and wouldn't even dream of putting our baby at risk for such a silly pleasure, but I cannot explain my frustration when my husband comes home with a 12 pack of Sam Adams variety beers and consumes them on a hot 84 degree day in front of me while we watch March Madness. I could say I am jealous, but that would be an understatement.

On a brighter note, earlier last week I received a promotion at work. No congratulations are necessary. Its more of a lateral move but being it requires about a month of more training and a few minor added responsibilities, they go ahead and put a small raise behind it. I'm excited to start this new path at the office, I have to say I really LOVE my job. With the baby on the way, I was a little hesitant to jump up and down in excitement (both literally and figuratively). Right now my hours so flexible. I'm almost always given the option to go home early if I need or want to unless there are extenuating circumstances due to weather or what not. So with these added responsibilities will I still have the flexibility? I was really banking on this little perk after the baby is born. So yeah, I'm nervous about what type of effect this is going to have on our "after baby plan." But still, I'm thrilled and am looking forward to it immensely. I start training on Monday.

I also started a new work out routine. I now make sure I walk at least 3 mi a day. At least a mile and a half with B, and then the rest on the treadmill. I'm loving it and love myself so much more after I do it. I'm really starting to become unhappy with my legs most of all. So hopefully this will help. I just don't understand why they have to get bigger too. The baby is in my belly, and that's huge! What more does he need? I talked to my doctor and am doing everything the right way, so please don't worry about me or the baby...mom. :) She obviously didn't want me to go on P90X again which I wanted to so badly. She also didn't want me to run being I kinda gave that up when I found out I was pregnant. She said I could do toning exercises like a light Pilate's or Yoga specifically designed for pregnant women. I'm counting calories and with the extra activity, am making sure I get plenty. Still maintaining my 1lb/wk goal. Its really warm here and I would do about anything to go tanning and go on one of my crazy diets to lose 20 lbs in a week. But I wont...I promise.

We started our patio garden last weekend (Neil calls it a pot garden of course). Its adorable. We have green peppers, lettuce, jalapenos, green beans, basil, and onions. I'm not sure if anything will come up, but it looks cute out there. You can see in the picture Neil's Sam Adams... :(

Seriously though, not a whole lot new, sorry for the boring read! :p Looking forward to next weekend in DC for Amanda's shower. Oh, and just a save the date out there for my friends in Wisconsin, my grandma will be hosting a baby shower for us May 15th. If you're close enough to me to read this, you will more than likely receive an invite. Would love to see as many people as I can while we're there. Take care all!

On to week 23!

We got a new car! Its been great to know we were doing what was great for the environment, however, I'm so thrilled to have another car. My first brand new car! We put the first 50 miles on it this weekend. It gets great gas mileage, so I was happy we could do what we can to be better to the environment. Its no prius, Mom, but it will do. Super cute, huh?


On to baby news! I realized I will more than likely never get a great night's sleep from here on out. Only being able sleep on my side is a stinker. One arm will go numb so I'll have to flop (yes, flop) to the other side. Lying on my back is no longer an option with the weight of the baby, and everything surrounding the baby, putting pressure on the major vein returning blood to my heart. I start to feel my heart beat in my head. Its awful. And obviously, lying on my stomach is no longer an option. Sleeping while sitting up straight may be in my near future.
And once the pregnancy is over, I'll be dealing with a newborn. So I've pretty much settled on the idea this weekend that sleep will just no longer be for me. Kind of depressing.

On top of all that, my gorgeous, amazing son was up all night last night kicking and dancing up a storm. It's not that it keeps me awake, I could easily sleep through it at this stage, but I don't want to miss a beat! I absolutely LOVE to feel him move around in there. I try to put my hand on where he last kicked, so I can feel him from the outside, just before he's on the complete opposite side kicking over there. Such a little mover.

I say this every day, "I can't wait to meet you, (insert his name here)."

Looking pregnant for sure these days. I had a lady at work this weekend come up to me and ask me when I was due. I told her I wasn't. I've always wanted to do that just to see the reaction I would get... it wasn't worth it. I thought she was going to cry. So I immediately said, "July 7th! Sorry, I shouldn't do that!" She said, "No, you really shouldn't." and walked away. Oops! I still laugh about it though!