Friends and babies

I've found that my social circle is changing. Most of my friends who are single and not knocked up are not really inviting me out anymore. The phone calls get less and less and the invites all together for social outings has nearly come to a halt. At the same time, I also seem to be gravitating towards women who have children, whether single or married. It's interesting the way life works. I admit, I am still that "wild child" who likes to get dolled up with her vintage boots, cigarette pants and funky top for a night of dancing. That part of me will never die.

It's amazing what pregnancy will do to you. Women gravitate towards you and want to talk about your baby, your due date and how great you look, etc. Men on the other hand will make eye contact and smile. As they scan my body, you see them immediately look the other way; baggage I guess.

I love the idea babysrus has. They have not only handicap parking at the very front, but expectant mothers to be directly next to their handicap parking:) Ahhh..there are definitely "perks" to being pregnant!

Today I had my first of the start of my "two week" midwife appointments. It marks a significant milestone in my pregnancy, b/c the "big day" is only 6 weeks away! I am 33 weeks and 4 days today and I measured at 32cm. I didn't gain any weight; probably because I am on my feet for 12 hours during the day while working. Or, perhaps it's luck. Or, I am going to blow up here in a few weeks before giving birth!

Dear son,

I've come up with a few more names for you that I like. I'm pretty sure I'm going to pick my top three names, meet you and then name you. I'm feeling pretty strong about seeing you before naming you! You have these corky habits while inside the womb, I cannot imagine naming you before meeting you. You love to kick and wriggle around. Today I watched as you moved from the right of my abdomen, all the way to the left side near my back! Talk about bizarre!!

I still cannot figure out your sleep patterns. You definitely are not a fan of my alarm clock. You immediately start kicking me as if to say "turn that thing down." Sometimes I feel you kicking at 3am when I get up for my midmorning bathroom break. Most of the time though, you're sleeping. The other day in the shower when I tapped on my tummy as I was talking to you and you jumped and it made me jump. I never thought I would feel you jump in the womb. But, I promise to try and not scare you like that again sweetie! Keep kicking and growing my son:)

Love mom xxo

Weeks 31 and 32

Wow, I am now 8 weeks out! A bit scary, but very exciting to meet him and not be pregnant anymore. As I've stated before, I'm not a fan of being pregnant at all. I'm just a sensitive girl and pregnancy is uncomfortable to me!

These past couple of weeks things began to fall into place. I found a place over in Oakland, Montclair area in the east bay. It's a very cute one bedroom with a washer and dryer, parking and a 182 sf bedroom!! It's a beautiful apartment in a great area with lots of sunlight, central heating, air conditioner, a ton of storage under the house and my own personal outside garden! I'm renting from personal landlords who are low key and super kewl! I can start moving in on the 6th of October. I'm going to take my time moving in so I can decorate and set up baby things!

I'll post up pictures of the apartment when I'm done putting it together.

Hopefully before the little one comes.

I started my hypnobirthing classes this past week. I am happy that I registered for it. They taught us deep breathing techniques to breathe through the contractions and honestly, it all makes perfect sense! Why wouldn't anyone want to breathe through the pain? I have two more classes left and I am really looking forward to them. My coach is my friend from work, she is also a nurse. We're setting things up for the big day and it's fun. This coming week I am going to pack my bag for the hospital and gather up some music and make myself a few birth cd's. I have a friend coming from Sacramento to be a part of the birth and film it for me. It's all falling into place and it's exciting!!

Dear little one:

Although the big day is creeping upon us, you're still finding ways to move and wriggle inside the womb. I still get your random kicks and your funny movements around that I can watch and laugh at.

I hope you like the way I read stories. I know I'm not the most fun at reading them, but I promise you, your mother is ANIMATED and there will NEVER be a dull moment in your growing up! I picture myself dancing in front of you and singing at the top of my lungs while you sit and laugh at me. And believe me when I say that you will laugh at me!!! Your mom is damn funny; you'll see.

So what do you think of the idea of being multilingual? I love the idea of you being bilingual in French and English. By the time you're in junior high, you will be learning Spanish and then Italian and then Russian and then .....

ok, maybe 3 or 4 languages is enough;)

I will be happy with just two:)

Keep growing baby boy!!

xxoo

Week 29 and 30

It seems to get more and more difficult to sit down and write in this very necessary blog. I'm finding that I'm becoming a much better multi-tasker as every day passes by, but at the same time; a bit lazy.

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Midwife appt at 30 weeks. New statistics are as follows: Fundus is 30.5 cm at 30 weeks. Right on target little one:) I gained 2 additional pounds which now brings my total to 22 lbs. Current weight is 140lbs. Breasts are 35; hardly going up in size. To be honest with you, I was eagerly awaiting their personal growth! Hips are 41!! Wow, the ONE area on my body I would prefer to stay at its old size of 37!

I feel good these days, with a bit of a back ache here and there and work is becoming a bit more overwhelming these days; although I'm trying to maintain my focus! I hope to continue working up until 2-3 weeks before delivery. We'll see. I'm also trying to move and that will have me going on maternity leave a bit sooner to pack and unpack my stuff before the big event! No, I will NOT be moving my stuff, I will have my lovely friends do that favor for me:) They've already offered!

In the 29th week, my best friend surprised me and came up to visit for two days. It was good to see her. She is not going to come to my baby shower. Instead coming after the baby is born. I would rather that than come up for my shower.

Although I some days feel just "full of baby" and stretched out to no end, there are some perks to being pregnant. Mainly, the special treatment I get from people everywhere. Ahhh, it's days like those I'm a happy pregnant woman. But, let it be known that I am very much ok to do things myself without any sort of special treatment from anyone! I'm still zipping around and no, I'm not waddling! Someone said to me the other night. "Oh, you're so cute pregnant and you're not waddling!!"

Wow, I didn't know I was suppose to "waddle". Although I have to admit, when I see certain women sort of walking like a duck and they're smaller than me, I have to think perhaps they know something I don't. Perhaps it is more comfortable on your back when you walk that way?

Hmm..

No, I think I will stick to my regular straight walking, thank you.

Before I go, I know many people keep wanting to know the babies name and I still have NOT figured it out yet.

Soon. Soon.

Dear son,

You are miraculous at growing. I cannot believe it sometimes. After feeling that little foot of yours get stuck in my rib and then you kicking me to try and free yourself, I am convinced you will be a soccer player!! There is absolutely NO DOUBT in my mind now. You are so strong and active. I am shocked that you can still find ways to twist and turn in your little home even when there is little to no room.

I know at this time you're practicing your breathing by swallowing your amniotic fluid. Keep growing and getting stronger. It's getting closer and closer and I want you to be strong for your journey down and out. I'm getting beyond excited to meet you and so if everyone else. It will be nice to introduce you to the world:)

xxo

love mom