Oh dear. Did you guys know that I’m pregnant? Because I am. I’m officially at that point, not as if this blog didn’t reflect it, of course, where the state of my state is the overwhelming focus of my life. Which, you know, duh, but still. I am boring and big, and did I mention…
Category Archives: Baby Baby Baby
Observations from Papa
Just got off of the phone with my dad, and mentioned to him that there was no sign that the baby will be coming early. His response? “Why should she be any different than any of the other women in her family? She’s going to come out and say, ‘Sorry! There was traffic!’”
No Baby Yet
Well I did not go into labor. It is not an exaggeration to say (well, maybe it is a little) that the majority of the people in my life were really, really worried about this. In fact, probably a little more worried than I thought any of them should be, though who am I to…
SNOWMAGGEDON
At this very moment, weatherpersons all over Chicago are predicting Snowmageddon. Even the lede in the Trib story reads, “The National Weather Service has issued an unusually dire blizzard watch, calling a storm expected to arrive Tuesday afternoon over much of northern Illinois and Northwest Indiana dangerous, multifaceted and potentially life-threatening.” Dear God. Do you…
Seriously. TCB. Not Kidding.
We here in the Smith house have gotten so much done so far this weekend that I’m considering changing our initials to “TCB” and getting an lightening bolt tattooed somewhere. For God’s sake, my husband built a box spring yesterday. Our home is nearing the home stretch of being “baby ready,” though we have another…
It Takes A Village
A couple of snapshots, courtesy of Jessamyn, from the baby shower. The first one just kills me. I love it. I really, really love my husband. He’s going to be the best Dad. I just love him. The second one cracks me up. Those shoes? I know no pregnant lady should be wearing them, and…
Elmo
The only point to me owning a car in 1995 was because it was the thing to do when you inherited a gob of money. Had my mother not been killed in a car accident six years earlier, not only would I not have even been able to entertain the notion of owning a car,…
One Month
Baby Girl Smith is due in a month. Now I know that could mean she doesn’t show up for another week or two after that – or before – but generally speaking, we’re really in the home stretch. The shower on Saturday was wonderful. Amazing. The kindness and love we were shown by our friends…
By the Numbers
Number of times I’ve fallen since learning I was pregnant: 4, all on the same knee. Number of onesies we have in our possession: 18 Number of places we have to put them all: 0 Number of times the baby kicks and moves in a day during the 3rd trimester: 5,001,345 Number of times I’m…
Meow
A long time ago, my father told me that after about three paychecks, what you make is what you make. He told me this as I pondered whether or not to take a particular job, and he reminded me that while money is nice, you have to take other factors into consideration. This sage advice…
Blergh
Mostly I’m a home-body. I like our home, and our dog, and frankly, even before we got pregnant, my weeks wore me out enough that I just liked watching TV, reading and going to bed early after splitting a bottle of wine with my husband. (Mmmmmm. Wine. I can’t wait until we’re once again united.)…
It’s Only A Matter of Time Before I’m Wearing Puka Shells
Probably the most significant difference that first hit me this week as we had our first appointment with the midwives group was how nice the woman at the front desk was when we walked in. Don’t ever accuse me of shooting for the moon, people. Seriously, she was so kind and welcoming. Even in my…
Deep Breaths
I’m better now. I really needed a couple of days off. I’ve gotten sleep, tons of items crossed of our to-do list, sleep, cleaned and organized things, read, slept, watched movies. Oh, and sleep. Being pregnant makes me feel self-conscious. At almost 35, I’ve spent the better part of my adulthood watching several things: How…
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This stuff is amazing. Get it. Your dry, cracked skin will thank you.
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This sits proudly on my desk. I love it so much.
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I saved up and planned for these puppies. Some of the best money I've ever spent. I love these more than I can say.
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I decided to try enhancement products when I was training for my second marathon this year. I chose these and love them.