Baby Bump!

32 weeks!

So much for updating weekly ;)! Let's be honest, we all knew that wasn't going to happen. :) This pregnancy has gone so much better that I ever could have imagined. I *love* being pregnant- I savor every movement and kick and find it amazing how my body has changed and grown!

How far along: 34 weeks today! This is hard to believe, I feel like the time has gone by so fast! I don't feel this far along, I think I forget sometimes! There's only 42 days left (6 weeks) - if she decides to make her arrival on her due date! Wow, just wow!
Size of Baby: I had an US at work on 09/06 and her estimated weight was 4lbs! I'm a little concerned as her head circumference measured at the 98th percentile. I'm hoping the rest of her is just taking some time to catch up! It looks like she has Joe's nose and feet but we'll have to wait and see, it's always a little tough to tell on US pics. Oh and she has hair! J
Sleep: Best purchase ever - my two pregnancy pillows. Yes, two. I sleep amazing & I attribute that in part to those pillows. I have been having some pretty intense & realistic dreams about being in labor & giving birth - maybe that's just my body's way of helping my come to grips with the fact that I am having a baby, and having her soon!
Weight Gain: Right on track, just about 20 pounds. All baby, I'm sure. ;)
Pregnancy Clothes: Yes all the time. Except for my scrubs, which are, way too tight but I am too frugal to go buy more especially since I put in my notice & am only working until the end of the month. I cried this week, when I opened a box that contained some maternity clothes from a friend - I definitely needed a boost and that package couldn't have come at a better time. Thanks AG! :)
Movement: She moves constantly & I love it!
Pregnancy Symptoms: I feeling a bit more tired than usual but other than that, I'm doing really well!
Food Cravings: I just told Joe that I wanted a Slurpee - haven't had one of those in about 5 years. I was really into Tarter Sauce but not so much anymore.
What I miss: My bellybutton and waist have officially disappeared. I wish it was easier to tie my shoes...
What I am looking forward to: I can't wait to meet her! It's hard to explain but I feel like I already kind of know her & I just can't wait to hold her in my arms!
Best moment this week: We picked up our car seat and stroller this week (on sale at Nex - yay!). I put in my notice at work & am excited about having more time (hopefully) to catch up with family and friends before Baby C's birth. We have also been beyond blessed by gifts and baby showers (even a baby shower in a box) and hand-me-downs - this baby is so loved and she's not even here yet!

Our beloved baby!

Updates (and other random things)

Since it's been awhile, since my last post - here's what we've been up to!

• The first weekend in Sept was busy but fun! My friend, N, took me for an amazing manicure/pedicure at a great salon at the North Shore. It was so nice to be pampered and I felt so relaxed! I chose this really pretty pink Zoya color for my fingers, I will definitely get it again - I received so many compliments & even had a lady at the commissary ask me where I got it. The staff there was so nice & I'm hoping to go back before baby is born.
• We had a going away party/baby shower/baby shower with a few of my coworkers at a local tearoom - it was incredible! The decor was fabulous & they even had a Gluten Free menu! We had peach & signature tea - both were so good & I can't wait to go back again! My co-workers were so nice to gift us with some adorable clothes for Baby C!
• The next weekend in Sept, my friend N, had a Baby Shower for me but the weekend just wasn't a good weekend for everyone. It ended up being just the two of us but we had a such great time eating good & decorating headbands & barrettes for my little one. She gave me an incredible notebook filled with a ton of useful things to know during Baby's first year (and beyond). She made it herself and I already know it will be super helpful!


• The night before the baby shower that N hosted, the two of us attended a cooking show with Robert Irvine (host of Restaurant Impossible). It was hilarious & a ton of fun! We stuck around to meet him after the show & are so glad we did. He was so kind & was so supportive of our troops. While in line, we stuck up a conversation with another lady, Karrie (who was also expecting, we are even due at the same time) & it was really nice getting to know her and her husband. Her husband stepped away for a bit & when he came back he had brought his wife a bottle of water & an ice cream (haagen daz) bar. She was ecstatic, it was so cute! He then reached into the bag & handed me a bottle of water and an ice cream bar too. I was almost in tears at how thoughtful he was. He said he couldn't let a pregnant woman eat ice cream in front of another pregnant woman, it just wasn't right. :) That random act of kindness made my night & I've actually thought about it a lot since - a little kindness can go a long way.

Me with Chef Irvine

• Joe passed his board! I am so proud of him - he put in a lot of hard work and it really paid off! Of course we went out to celebrate - Outback of course!

• I am a huge fan of these Greek Yogurt bars! Fortunately for me, Joe is not! They kind of taste like astronaut ice cream, kind of, I think I was 6 the last time I tasted astronaut ice cream so I may be a bit off on the comparison but either way, I like 'em!
• I've also been really into smoothies recently. I had been craving them for awhile but we didn't have a blender, so it stalled the smoothie-making process. We bought this blender at the Nex & it makes really good smoothies. I had these grand visions of making smoothies once the baby comes but that thing sounds like a trash compactor (it is so loud, it makes me jump), so we might have to see about that! My favorite smoothie is a peach yogurt smoothie.

September sure has been a busy month so far! Can't wait to see what the rest of it holds!

A few of my favorite things

A few of my favorite things (in no particular order...)

It's 'bow season here in Hawaii, Rainbow season that is! I see at least one rainbow every day and they are incredible! If only the beauty could be adequately captured through the camera lens.

Samurai Ice Cream! My coworkers have been talking about this stuff - and I was super excited to finally try it. It's like a cross between Shave Ice and Soft Serve. It's kind of a different texture & the flavor combo was interesting (you don't get a choice) but it was good.

John and Hannah got us this Hawaiian Quilt for the baby - it is so beautiful & I love the colors! I can't wait to display it in her room!

I was spoiled with cards & flowers for my birthday - it sure did make me feel special! The flowers (from Joe) are still going strong - pretty impressive!

Joe took me to the Big Island last weekend for my birthday and it was amazing! We had such a great trip - I will post more about it later but here's the only decent a pic of us from the weekend. It was a blast!

There will be more to come soon, friends! Happy September & enjoy your long weekend!