Monday, March 30, 2009

March 29th


Dear Blog world. Well here are a few new photos for you, the one above I put because Jon called it a 'good bump picture'. Personally I think its all in where my arm is that makes it look so..incriminating (wink) But I suppose a bump is a bump and he knows better than anyone else that looks at me!

Of course down here we have as requested a picture of me standing in the same spot (ok almost the same spot) as before for comparison. I have had the suggestion that I keep wearing the same shirt everyweek....but that prospect seemed at first boring (how to show off cute maternity clothes) and later on like it could be scary. I'm picturing something that looks like the incredible hulk in slow motion. My shirt tearing down the front AAARRGGHHH...not pretty. So for now will just go for whatever I'm wearing that day. Maybe later we'll do a repeat shirt appearance, if its not to scary.

-Note: Jon just fixed my formating on this so my pictures and text are better. So if you like this you can thank Jon and if you wonder why I never do it again...I don't know how.

In other news (since you're looking at bump photos it's baby related, hope you all don't mind). Jon and I are officially registered for Baby Classes. Actually if you ask the expert this means I am registered for Birth Information Courses along with my support partner. I'll be sure to keep everyone updated on class events. To start with I would like to vent about needing to register for 3 courses (along with 3 seperate fees I might add) in order to find out all the crucial information such as: how to be pregnant, have labor/give birth, feed, diaper, dress, bathe, and care for baby. Didn't this all used to be one course? and didn't it used to be free? Not that I've ever participated before but....honestly they wonder how so many people don't know what they need and take poor care of the their children. I'll tell you part of the issue, it takes a proactive person a good half hour not to mention 3 courses and $$$ to even get signed up to potentially learn the needed information! Of course if you want to know other information such as baby CPR that is actually a different course (and more $), thankfully I'm already certified. Who knows what other mom's do, "sorry I killed Junior, I just could never figure out how to get registered for baby life saving, and it cost too much" or something like this could happen, "if only I'd saved the $ from _______ and used it for Baby CPR class this would never have happened". Sigh if you're still reading at this point, thanks for listening to my ranting. Maybe it's the hormones talking.

All in all things are going very well, hope you enjoy the pictures and of course as soon as I learn more baby facts in class I'll be sure to share them with anyone who asks....and for free too! Don't tell you're doctors, I may get blacklisted.



Sunday, March 08, 2009

Bump Watch

Hello Blog world,
At this point I'm sure many of you have heard the news we're expecting and have also seen sonogram pics on Jon's blog. You may or may not know that Jon is attempting to take my picture once a week to 'watch the bump'. SO since its been a looong time between posts I am as always attempting to do better by posting a few of Jon's pictures for all of you. I of course don't usually like having my picture taken but for the baby I'll do anything and for all of you to follow along I'll do...well some things including having my picture taken!
Feb 1st Feb 22nd March 5th



March 5th again...if I put the shirt against my stomach... wink
Most of my street clothes still look like Feb 1st however (unfortunately) most of my work clothes look more like the 2nd one from March 5th. Baby isn't shy everyone he/she just wants to be seen! I personally am enjoying the moment this week as my regular jeans still fit without help. Especially since almost all work pants are being used with the help of the bella band. For those of you not familar with 'bella band' you can google it and see pictures. Its a large tube of elastic that is sort of transition clothing between your own clothes and...maternity clothes.
All in all not too much else to report. I'll do my best to keep up with the pictures. So far I've felt more fatigued than anything else but slowly its getting better. Baby is 12 wks and has just reached the approximate size of a plum!
* Note for Dad- took photos March 5th ...same day I called you simply for posterity. A rough day but hey I'm still wearing my own pants which they tell me I should be proud of!!!