28 weeks...counting the days

I've actually accomplished something!  The boys bunk beds are being delivered today.  Whew.  It's so nice to have something crossed off the list.  Of course, crossing off the bunk beds means I still have to focus on painting, buying mattresses, switching rooms, etc.  Hey, it's a start right?

 

Yesterday was Steven's 5th birthday.  Wow.  5 years flies by like nothing.  He's so excited to be 5. He talked about it all day long.  We spent the entire day as a family, museum/aquarium site seeing, out to eat, park time, etc.  It was really a nice day.  I think he had a great time.  Tomorrow is his birthday party.  A real "big kid" party too.    Up until now, it's all been family parties at our house.  I'm really looking forward to this one.

 

I also spent about an hour in the doctors office on Wednesday getting a nice big Rhogam shot and having blood drawn.  What fun that was!  Now we're set to have appointments every two weeks.  The end is very near...and very scary.

That movie with Sigourney Weaver

You all remember that movie...Alien...the scene where the alien was just about to pop out of the guys stomach?  If you've seen that movie (or just that scene) you now know what my stomach looks like.  No joking, the jerks and carryings on in there are scary to behold.    My first two pregnancies were more about jabbing and kicking.  This one seems to be about nauseating motion and creeping out bystanders.  In a sick way, it's pretty awesome watching their reactions.  Enjoy it while I can right?

 

So yesterday marked the 3rd trimester.  I'm 2/3 of the way there already.  This time is flying by.  Very unfair, since I usually enjoy being pregnant so much (this time included) but it just doesn't seem long enough.

 

I can officially place objects in a balanced state on top of my stomach.  That means it's sticking out far enough that I can (literally) eat off it.  Cool.  That will save on the strength that I am so seriously lacking lately.

 

27 weeks also marks time to take another belly pic.  You should be seeing that in the next few days.  Be prepared for a shock. It looks like I'm all of a sudden, giving birth to a hippo baby.

Another Week, Getting Close

This coming Monday will mark 27 weeks.  Some say that's the beginning of the third trimester...and what do I have to show for it?

 

Well, let's see.  I've bought the coming home outfit (along with socks to match - what a nerd huh?).  I've got the carseat, but yet to put it into the cars to make sure it all fits well.  I've got her shoes to wear from the hospital, and I've got some odds and ends I'll need (bottles, etc) but that's it.  I really need to get on the ball.

 

This past tuesday, we went to the hospital for their tour.  I have to tell you, it's pretty much the same everywhere, except the room that I'll be staying in for the last part fo the stay.  Much nicer (and bigger) than the one I had with the boys.  There's actually room for someone to come in and visit!  Wow, imagine that!

 

Ted and I are off this weekend to see how much we can cram into 2 days with no boys.  We're spending an adults only weekend (first since 2001).  I'm looking forward to it in a way, but at the same time...I have no idea how I'll manage without the kids.  I wonder if they'll miss us?  I hope they'll be alright.

 

Have a great weekend!