Oh how I hate pantyhose. Why? Because when you are as white as I am and you're starting to get spider veins, yes...that's what I said! I have no choice but to cover those legs up when I want to be comfy in a dress or skirt. So the intial reason for wearing loose clothing like a dress is to be comfortable but then I have to go and wear pantyhose that constrict me and make me itch! I even went out and bought expensive maternity hose that go up and over your belly. Did that help? Well if it did, I probably wouldn't be writing this much in my blog about it!
Beyond the pantyhose though, this has been a good last few weeks. I got to really see the little one's hands/feet/butt move across my belly. I can tell that she or he has less room in there though because the kicks aren't as harsh but more of a roll or twisting feeling in my belly. It is crazy to think we only have 6 weeks left till we can meet and find out what sex this baby is. So exciting!
Dave and I made a trip to the BRU (babies r us for those without babies) to complete our registry. We got the major items and some fun things too like picture frames and books. Then we went to target to pick up our cubbie bookshelf. Complete with monkey and frog fabric bins! It looks great in the nursery. Dave has been busy putting together all the wonderful toys, activity centers, bouncers, and swings that we got at our showers. We are realizing that baby toys take more and more batteries than we thought they would. Missing the days when we got free batteries from my dad! We have also starting nesting! To do lists and lots of overwhelming stress has hit me over the last few weeks and I really want this place to be spotless and organizer before our baby comes! Time capsules, scrapbooking, putting photos in albums, searching for daycare still, and going to check out pediatricians will consume the next few weeks. Dave found a great site for what to pack for the hospital and asked me what his job was for sure and what we need to be doing. I think I realizing more and more for him, his fear is actually getting to hospital and finding the right floor, in addition to the whole labor process. For me, I am really not stressed or worried about that! This baby is coming out no matter what and how it happens is not in my hands! It is pretty sweet how he is organizing, helping, and keeping me calm. Despite the fact that I yell at him almost everyday for something that is really not important. He is a great husband and will be an incredible papa.
This last weekend my sister and cousin Donna threw me a fantastic shower complete with onesie decorating, amazing food (homemade pretzels, fruit kabobs, cupcakes, meatballs....) and fun games. Some dear and wonderful family and friends came by to celebrate Baby R's soon to be arrival and I realized how lucky I was to have those people in my life! My childhood friend, Jessica, came also! We grew up together in Platteville and were best friends from Kindergarten till we were in high school. We lost touch and came to find a few years ago that we both were living in Minneapolis. And now we are both pregnant together! So wonderful! All my guests were so great! I am really blessed to have such dear and supportive people in my life! I hope that my sister Karissa and cousin Donna know how much I appreciated all the work they put into the shower. It was a day to remember! Having my parents and sister visit is always nice too!
Today I had a procedure to remove a mole on my back. I am getting more relaxed on the anxiety and worry of this and realize that when a doctor says that it is ok, I should not worry! It only took me about 9 months to get over the irrational fear as a first time pregnant women.
As I look out on the snow falling in the middle of April, it is hard to think that this is technically springtime. With spring comes new life and babies in all of nature! And I am more than ever looking forward to May coming and finally getting to hold Baby R in my arms. Not to mention no more snow!
