Diaper Lessons

Joel has never changed a diaper, so I thought I'd give him a lesson.  While Cocoa Marshmallow (my childhood teddy bear) is a bit bigger than our newborn will be (I hope!!!), I thought he'd make a good substitute for the time being.  Joel looks really enthused about getting his picture taken with a fluffy, diapered, teddy bear, right? :)

Week 25

Week 25.  Holy Moly.  I'm always hungry!  Do I really have 15 weeks left?  I can't imagine getting much bigger, but am very excited to see my little girl in a few short months!!

Prego Thoughts...

How I feel I look.... (chipmunk cheeks)

How I really look....

I've been telling Joel that his primary job at this point in time is to convince me that I look pretty, despite the pounds I'm packing on.  Let's see how he's doing...

1)  The other day I was wearing a very comfortable summer dress.  He stated that "I looked like I was wearing a mu mu."  Although, I wasn't planning on wearing that outfit in public...I now refuse to walk Maddie in it.

2)  He is constantly amazed by my appetite.  So am I.

3)  He pats my back while I'm losing the aforementioned appetite in the toilet.  Isn't that the sweetest thing ever?  It doesn't make me feel pretty, but I do feel very loved!  BTW...Am I the only pregnant women that started getting morning sickness in her 2nd trimester?

4)  He constantly reassures me that my face does not look puffier than it used to...I still think he's lying!

Despite the mu mu comment....I think he is doing a pretty good job...

Another Visit to the Big City

9/11 Memorial

Joel-not quite sure how to pose at a memorial (hence the lack of smile)

Lady Liberty

Don't take a picture of the tired and hot pregnant lady!

Kate was tired, too.

Is a phone more interesting then the Statue of Liberty?  I guess it is when you are 3!

One of the girls favorite parts of NJ...our fancy apple photo booth. .I'm pretty sure they took at LEAST 300 pics of themselves.

Come again, girls!!

This, That and Other Stuff...

Today I am getting ready for our THIRD set of visitors!  It has been a fun month.  I also started our baby registry on amazon.com!  I'm pretty sure I've squealed a couple times while picking out baby items   I can't believe how cute baby things are!  Joel doesn't seem to be as thrilled as I am....That's okay.  I'll let him drive the big truck to pick up our baby crib.  That does not excite me at all!  (especially in this New Jersey traffic).

Joel and I have decided to use cloth diapers and wipes. I know...crazy granola for me, right??  Well, I've researched it quite a bit.  Cloth diapers are actually not any better for the environment than disposables unless you line dry them (I can't promise I will always line dry our babies nappies).  We made the decision based purely on the financial benefits.  How UNgreen of me, right?

We've also decided to use a product called "Woombie."  It's like a zip up swaddler that can't come undone like a blanket!  I've read a lot of RAVE reviews about them.  They help with startle reflex, guard against SIDS and the baby can't wriggle out of them like they can with a blanket.  Anybody out there use Woombies?

So, that's what is New in Jersey right now!  Baby stuff, visitors and more baby stuff!

Week 23

Now you all know what I look like post workout, after a night of sleeping on wet hair AND sans makeup!  Lucky, Joel...huh??  (ha ha j/k).  You may have noticed that I've skipped a few weeks (20 to be exact) of pregnancy pictures .  This is because I usually work out JUST before Joel gets home and I never feel photo worthy.  I decided to go for it today....or there would be NO documentation of my first pregnancy!

Hunger Games

Have I watched Hunger games?  No.  Do I plan to read the book?  Ummm...no.  I DO feel like my ever-hungry stomach is playing games with me, though.  I try my best to fill my ever grumbling tummy, but NOTHING seems to do the trick.  I'm pretty sure I shocked my in-laws when they were visiting.  I distinctly remember one of them saying "Wow, I'm not used to seeing you eat this much food (or something to that effect)."  I'm really not used to this, either!  I'm trying to enjoy this stage, but am having a hard time finding food that will meet my very picky pregnancy tastes as well as fill the black hole that has stolen my stomach.  Luckily, I'm not craving chocolate, ice cream, french fries or chips, but I HAVE eaten a whole bag of grapes in one night.  Wow.  This week I spent $13 on grapes at the grocery store.  Joel and I should probably just invest in an orchard soon :)

I guess this baby girl is growing and I'm grateful for that!