Week 38.5

Which of these pix is the most flattering for my Facebook profile?

probably not this one

heart hands

letting it all hang out

Pregnancy Progression Pix

I tried to put these pix in my last post, but it was proving more difficult than it should have been.  So, here is another post dedicated to my growing belly (and other expanding body parts as well):

Week 8

Week 16

Week 26

Week 36

I had my hair cut and colored last night.  My hair dresser and I were remarking on how fast my hair had grown in the last 6 weeks; the roots were much longer than normal.  

I'm currently at week 38, but we haven't uploaded that photo into the computer yet.  

P.S. I forgot to mention that about two weeks ago Matt uploaded the new Mac processing software and nearly deleted everything from our computer.  He was able to correct the problem, but figuring out where everything is now has me figuratively pulling my hair out.

Bean-Bean Journal

I have been super busy preparing for this baby that is growing within.  Much of my time is filled with getting the room ready (i.e. tons of laundry, buying and returning items), trying to figure out unemployment vs. state disability, going to doctors appointments and "working" (AKA being a part-time nanny).

I had two amazing baby showers and feel soooo blessed by all the wonderful and supportive friends I have.  Thank you: Jessica, Jackie, Mary, Clarissa, Patrice, Kelly, Patti & Rose for all your hard work.

This is an excerpt from the latest entries into our "Bean-Bean Journal":

Week 37

February 22, 2011

At our prenatal appointment, our Mid-Wife guessed that you might be 6 and a half to 7 pounds now.  Mommy is hoping you won’t be a huge baby as your Uncles Chris and Jimmy were both over 9 pounds.  Mommy was 8lb 6oz and Daddy was 8lb 7oz – that’s big enough.

February 23, 2011

At Bunco, Mommy’s friend Allyson Grant asked if she felt you hiccupping yet.  Mommy hadn’t thought about the possibly and realized that perhaps she had, but did not know what you hiccupping felt like.   That night, with Allyson’s description, Mommy did in fact feel you hiccupping.  It felt like consistent puffs of air inside where your head is located (very low in the abdomen).   That is the only constant movement you make, as you unpredictably move your legs around several times per day – sweeping them back and forth across the top of Mommy’s belly. 

You are most active around lunch and dinnertime, and often before Mommy goes to bed and usually early in the morning before Mommy gets out of bed.  Mommy is going to miss your internal movements the most after you are born (but not your random painful over-stretches).  You don’t seem to kick hard, just stretch out as much as you possibly can. 

Week 38

You are now considered full-term and could decided to come out at any time.  We will try to wait patiently for you.  If you are not out by March 27^th (41 6/7 weeks) they will have to induce Mommy and force you out.  Our fingers are crossed that you pick a date between now and then on your own.  We cannot wait to see you face to face.

Baby Shades?

All apologies about not keeping this blog updated.  

I'm a big fan of sunglasses as they protect your eyes from cataracts and I really enjoy seeing things now and forever.  I recently came across this product sold on realkidshades.com.  They wrap completely around your baby's head.

The question is: cool or creepy?

Would the fact that 20% of the proceeds go to Star Pupils to help fight blindness sway your opinion?

Think Pink

Here is an excerpt from the journal Hubby and I are keeping about our pregnancy experience for our Bean-Bean:

WEEK 22

November 1, 2010

“Pinky Bean,” we received confirmation at our private (non-medical) ultrasound appointment that you are in fact a GIRL!  Mom drank some orange juice, as was recommended, to give you what she likes to call a sugar high.  It worked!  Not only were you not being “shy” this time, you were quite a sight to watch: holding and sucking on your umbilical cord, lots of mouth movements and gulping of amniotic fluids, and quite possibly the funniest thing to see was you “licking” the placenta.  You were really exploring your surroundings.  At times it seemed the umbilical cord was tickling your face and you reacted with movement when it touched you. 

We learned that your placenta is located anterior, meaning in the front of the womb (Mommy’s tummy).  Which explains why Mom has not felt you move much yet.  It will take a few more weeks before she feels you kick and punch her, which for sleep reasons is probably a good thing. 

Mom can’t sleep tonight; excited happy thoughts of the Pink Princess Bean are keeping her awake. 

Ultrasound: Gender Inconclusive & New Shoes

I teased that an upcoming post would indicate the gender of the Bean-Bean growing in my belly.  I must have jinxed it somehow because I kept telling people, "If the baby cooperates.  If the baby cooperates."  Well, the baby did NOT cooperate!  He/she was sitting Indian style (crossed legged) and was being "shy," as they say.  The Ultrasound Tech. guessed it was a girl.  Unsatisfied with our results we have scheduled an appointment for a non-medical ultrasound in a few weeks.  Hopefully some orange juice and acrobatics will help in uncovering the mystery for us.

 In other news: Hubby has been in desperate need of some Rainbow Sandal replacements.  We took a ride down to the outlet factory in San Clemente this after and discovered our new favor kicks!  We each got a pair.  Mine are the light tan (as shown) and Matt's are a light whitish cream color.  They look super smooth and are oh, so comfortable!  I am really hoping they will be available in grey soon [ladies, size 6].  The color I chose and pink were my only two options. 

Ugh, my blog has turned into an "I heart Baby Bear" bore-fest

It may appear that I have no life or that my life is centered around the care of Baby Bear.  I assure you that is not the case.  Just to prove my previous statement wrong I'm now posting yet another silly picture of, you guessed it, Baby Bear.  I'm so predictable.

This is the result of bringing the boys in when the sun started going down at 5:30.  I think we're all going to get cabin fever once the time changes. 

What I loved most about the empty plastic bucket on Baby Bear's head is that I clearly recall doing pretty much the exact same thing at his age, but in my case it was a beach bucket.  Picture a community pool and a purple bucket.

Coming soon: Bean-Bean ultrasound photos and a declaration of pink or blue in our near future.