Monkey, train rides, and snow that never melts.

So... Monkey's last appt went good. I was able to accomplish something that I hadn't done in 5 years... lol. Her HB was 150 and my bp was 110/66. And I had to swollow that disgusting glucose drink. Yuck. But it really wasn't too bad!!! Also, I met a great dr and she's going to see me the rest of the pregnancy no more grumpy old men that jab. I'm getting anxious about her arrival now everytime I walk in the laundry room and see all those little clothes hanging up. lol.

We had a big snow... if you want to call it that last friday and I am still unable to get out of my driveway. But their are rumors that my brother might be rescuing me today. We'll see. I've been a little stir crazy in the house this many days in a row. :(

A week or so ago I took the Bean to the "middle" mall - to ride the train. He was loving it!!! Talked to everyone made a "friend" didn't want to get off and then wanted to get right back on when he did.

sick

I've been sick this weekend. Hot flashes, then freezing, runny nose and an extremely painful headache that was so bad it hurt to move or to see light. Not very much fun. Since I've felt so crappy I really haven't been feeling like eating but I'm making myself. And I've been reading all my baby books and birth stories and trying to get an idea about the birth classes before they start. I'm lucky in the fact that the baby (if everything is good) has the oppourtunity to stay in the room 24/7. I thought this was really neat but I have a feeling I'm going to be exhausted and I'm not really sure who's going to be in the room on the other bed. And I started to worry about who was going to be there to get my food. lol. I mean what if this kid arrives at 3 am and the cafes closed and I get left over cafeteria food blah. lol yeah all I think about is food lately I don't mean to it just happens. Is it bad that on my registry I'm only really worried about two things. My little bouncer and well one thing that's not on my registry lol but if I don't get it then I'll just ask ___ ____ we'll see.

January

This month... is going to pass by pretty quick for me. I know it's December but it really doesn't feel much like Christmas this year. January is going to be a BIG month for me. 3 "mommy" classes two at which I can do fine one which I had to ask for some help with. A baby shower, and probably starting to freak out about my impending major life change. :) And the beginning of a train ride of dr appointments that every lucky mommy to be has to do. Everyone is really laying into me to pick a name for this little girl. Mom thinks Belen dad Keeps calling it little Elvira Jane (an inside joke he doesn't mean it, Mom on the other hand thinks her name is fabulous) aunt Nancy liked brittney or bailey or something she thinks I should run with the reverse initails like John and Monica did. We'll see and I still kind of like Caroline it just doesn't go with the last name(s). Next appointment is the lovely blood check next week. Hopefully I get the same nurse again that found my veins right away. I'll be filling up on water like a camel again too to help things along.

Clothes, Clothes...

This kids gonna be dressed in some cute clothes...

her white leather patent shoes and her denim crib shoes
I want a pony, heart jumper, and loveable elephant
Church outfits, butterfly patch and pink.
Pants, another version of the heart jumper in a bigger size, and the bunny sleep n play outfit
Winter outfits... fleece pants and button up jacket, Mommy's angel,
and a cute pink leopard one with ears on the hoodie

Dresses: my baptisim, blue flower, and Megan's dress that matched mine.
A.A. Dress...Her bedding set.

Nana came to visit

I had an ultrasound Thursday. It's a girl! hb 159. brain, spinal cord, heart, stomach, umbilical cord and placenta all looked good. Although she was weighing a little ahead... Hopefully Brenden and Julie's kids stay the biggest though :) But as long as were healthy I'm happy. Yes, I had thought this was a boy from the get go and asked the tech a few times if she was sure it was girl. Silly me I had to go and be different from the rest of the crowd. And no it still hasn't clicked completely even though mom kept having me put pink things on my registry lol.

My Mom came to visit. We really got a lot accomplished. My house was disinfected, cabinets, drawers, and other things cleaned out reorganized, and lots of things thrown away. My brother and his helper my nephew came one day too. The worked on building me more closet space and fixing some little things around the house. I finally have a bathroom door that latches. Negy also announced when he came in "Guess what we have? A bed for the baby in your belly!" Yeah I'm kind of a sucker for my bean and anything he says (most of the time). Mom and I also bought baby clothes after my appointment and shoes and we registered. Made other appointments, several trips to the recycables, and other things, and set up the cradle that is a family heirloom my great grandmother had made for my almost 40 year old cousin (he'll be 40 by the time my little one comes) all the grandkids (13) have slept in it and alot of the great grandkids including both of my nephews. Kinda neat to think she'll be in it too just like her uncles, mommy, and cousins, before her.

Mom and I also got to spend some time with Bean and Kylie. It's crazy to think pretty soon they'll be 3 and eventually Bean will be outnumbered by the girls 24/7 - unless the Sloans are around. Another friend in Kylie's corner :) That's how I told my sister in law - "So Kylie's getting a friend."

Petey also went home with my mom and I'm missing my little guy A LOT and ready for him to come back!!!!