Just a quick note as that I just got back home – our daughter was born on January 8th, 2009 at 5:35 AM. She was 7 lbs., 9 oz., 19 inches long with brown hair. Think she looks a lot like me, but a bit of her daddy (especially with her long legs!). When I… Continue Reading Welcome Baby!
Hi guys, just checking in! No baby yet, we are on Day 3 of BabyWatch since she had the official EDD of January 2nd. Went to the midwife, body is not really showing signs of being ready; tomorrow I am going for an NST and biophysical workup to ensure the baby is doing well and… Continue Reading Happy New Year (and no baby yet…)
Tomorrow morning I have my weekly appointment and will find out how dilated I am. No real stuff going on that makes me think labor is happening soon – none of the symptoms, not even any Braxton Hicks. Just tired and achy and antsy. Hip joints, back and knees are getting a bit sick of… Continue Reading No Baby Yet…
To those that celebrate this holiday, I wish you a Merry Christmas! Not much is new here… still on bedrest, still no baby. The house is going well – yesterday they installed the kitchen cabinets and appliances. No sink or counters, but the fridge, range and microwave are working! We should have the rest within… Continue Reading Merry Christmas!
One thing with being pregnant and then being on bed rest… your laptop becomes your dearest friend. Yes, it is great to IM with friends, visit Facebook and see what is up with old classmates, chat on message boards and check email… but the shopping it totally heavenly. I started Christmas shopping in July because… Continue Reading Online Addictions
I become emotionally attached to clothing. I think many of us do – I surely see it when I do closet clean-outs and wardrobe makeovers. People who cling to dresses three sizes too small, jeans with zipper ankles, Doc Martens, concert tee shirts because they remind the owner of a happy occasion. With a max… Continue Reading Holding On To The Past
Many readers write to me, stating that my staples and many of my posts do not work for them because they either work from home, or are stay at home mothers or wives. As someone who never did work from home, I would always respond back that there is life outside of your house and… Continue Reading What to Wear When Working From Home
Ah the glamorous fashion of a woman who lounges in bed all day… (and you KNEW I just couldn’t stay away!!!) It really sucks to work from one’s bed. Try to lie on your back, raise your feet, have a giant belly and type on a laptop. Yeah, not too successful. My mom is coming… Continue Reading Thursday
Every woman’s pregnancy and body is different. however as I near the end of my own pregnancy, I thought I would offer to you a few items that made this life experience that more pleasant. Feel free to comment and provide your own pregnancy must-haves! 1. NARS Blush in Orgasm. I know, I have worn… Continue Reading Pregnancy Must-Haves