88 days...REALLY??

It's very interesting to see my number of days drop like flies. I can't believe that in 88 days we will have our little guy here. It's a terrifying thought. There is so much that needs to be done before then! Not only do we have to move AFTER he is here, but I can't set up his nursery until we move. It's really stressing me out because I don't feel like I can prepare anything. We have the changing table set up in our room and that is about the only baby furniture we have right now. The crib is still at my parents because we see no reason in setting it up here just to take it down a few weeks later.

I came to the conclusion the other day while walking through target that I am thankful we aren't having a girl right now. Considering that money is tight with only Jake working, we would be TOTALLY broke from me buying all the adorable girl clothes I see!! I do have to keep myself out of carters and gap because they have some amazing little boys things.

I'm starting to get more uncomfortable now. Last night I was having trouble getting comfortable before bed, he was either pressing on my lungs or I was burning up! These are also the moments where I realize how amazing of a guy Jake is. Even though he had been working all day and had to be up early the next, he got up and rubbed my back, totally relaxed me and I passed out.

I have the annoying glucose test next week. NOT looking forward to that even though I have heard it's not too terrible. I believe that my bi-weekly appointments start soon as well. I can't believe how fast everything is going. It's almost depressing to think that I only have 3 months left of my FIRST pregnancy. I will never be pregnant for the "first" time again. It's bittersweet but I am so excited to meet this little guy. Jake and I were taking bets on what color eyes he will have. It's pretty much 50/50 but I would love for him to have blue eyes. :)

Anyways, here is my week 27 picture! It's time to attempt to get comfortable, providing the little guy cooperates! :)

I'm on HIS schedule!

Well it's 1:30 AM and I cannot fall asleep. Seems like the little guy has me on his schedule because he is sure wide awake and kicking. He's throwing a little party in there and I get to watch from the outside! :)

This is something I am REALLY going to miss once he is here, I love feeling him kick and being able to see it, it's a crazy experience!

Well I can't believe that I am almost 26 weeks, and almost into my 3rd trimester!! Before I know it the little guy will be here, aahhhh I am so not ready for that yet!!!

:) Now my little man needs to go to sleep so I can get some shut eye!

Funny pregnancy letter!

Dear Non-Pregnant Person,

I hope you find these guidelines helpful in your interactions with pregnant women, as failing to follow them may result in serious physical harm. If you are thinking, surely she doesn’t mean me – then you should probably read this twice.

1. The appropriate response to a couple telling you they are having a baby is ‘Congratulations!’ with enthusiasm. Any other response makes you a jerk.

2. Through the wonders of science, we now know that babies are made ONLY by the mother and father – not grandparents. Unless the baby is in your uterus or you are the man that helped put it there, you may not ever use the phrase ‘my baby’.

3. On the same note, unless you made the baby as defined in 2, the pregnancy, birth, and raising of the child are not about you. You do not have input. No one wants to hear your opinion unless they ask for it…

4. The body of a pregnant woman should be treated the same as any other body. You would not randomly touch someone’s stomach if they were not pregnant, nor would you inquire into the condition of their uterus, cervix, or how they plan to use their breasts. Pregnancy does not remove all traces of privacy from a woman.

5. Likewise, no woman wants to hear comments on her weight…ever. A pregnant woman does not find it flattering that you think she is about is pop, must be having twins, looks swollen or has gained weight in her face. Telling her she looks too small only makes her worry that she is somehow starving her baby. Making such comments invite her to critique your physical appearance and you may not act offended. The only acceptable comment on appearance is ‘You look fabulous!’.

6. By the time we are 20-30 years old, most of us have picked up on the fact that the summer is hot. We are hot every summer when we are not pregnant. We don’t need you to point out that we will be miserably hot before the baby comes. Nor do we need to know how badly you will feel for us because we will be pregnant during the summer and how glad you are that YOU will not be pregnant this coming summer.

7. There is a reason that tickets to Labor & Delivery are not yet sold on Ticketmaster. Childbirth is actually not a public event. It may sound crazy, but some women really do not relish the idea of their mother, MIL, or a host of other family members seeing their bare butt and genitals. Also, some people simply feel like the birth of their child is a private and emotional moment to be shared only by the parents. You weren’t invited to be there when the baby was created, you probably won’t be invited to be there when it comes out either.

8. Like everything else in life, unless you receive an invitation, you are NOT invited. This includes doctor appointments, ultrasounds, labor, delivery, the hospital, and the parent’s home. You do not decide if you will be there for the birth or if you will move in with the new parents to ‘help out’. If your assistance is desired, rest assured that you will be asked for it.

9. If you are asked to help after the birth, this means you should clean up the house, help with cooking meals, and generally stay out of the way. Holding the baby more than the parents, interfering with breastfeeding and sleeping schedules, and making a woman who is still leaking fluid from multiple locations lift a finger in housework is not helping.

10. The only people entitled to time with the baby are the parents. Whether they choose to have you at the hospital for the birth or ask for you to wait three weeks to visit, appreciate that you are being given the privilege of seeing their child. Complaining or showing disappointment only encourages the parents to include you less.

Sincerely,

All the Pregnant Women in the World

Seriously...some people need a good lesson on how to talk to pregnant women. Good example..my first run-in with someone who tried to give me unwanted pregnancy advice went as follows:

Old lady: "You know you shouldn't drink soda when you are pregnant, it's REALLY bad for your baby, it could come out with special needs"

Me: *Looks around* "Oh i'm sorry are you my doctor? It's not polite to give pregnant women advice when you have no idea what you are talking about."

Old lady: *blank stare*

I win! I know that soda is not the best for the baby but I rarely drink it and I was NOT about to let this old lady ruin it for me!! The nerve of some people I swear!