Today is my due date! Although doesn't look like Baby boy is quite ready to join us just yet (well it LOOKS like it but it doesn't seem like he will hee hee).
In some ways the past 10 months have crawled and in other ways they've flown by. I am now at the point where I am feeling like every minute is an hour - I know in the grand scheme of things waiting another week or two is NOT a big deal and I just keep trying to picture this big beautiful baby that's waiting to come out (and judging by the size of my belly he's a big one) - but to be honest - it's getting tough! My ribs and abdomen feel like they are being torn a part each time I laugh or sneeze - I guess am just physically running out of room for this little guy but at the same time I keep reminding myself that once he is here the time will literally just FLY - that in the same time it took for him to grow inside of me he'll be 10 months old! At Christmas time he'll be almost 6 weeks and by my Birthday he'll be 4 months old.
So in the meantime I have been keeping busy by doing some scrapbooking pages - haven't printed the pics yet so they are only partially done - I figure once he's here I'll have tons to print so will wait and do a big print run all at once.
Have also been doing some last minute shopping - today we got a baby sling - I was overwhelmed with the Babies R Us selection and lack of help so we went to a little boutique near us and I got great service and decided on this one by Blue Celery - I like it becuase you can use it as a baby sling (just using one of the loops) or a full on hands free wrap. I practiced in the store on a doll - I'm sure it's a little more complicated when it's a real baby ;)
I have also developed a really wicked knowledge of all things pop culture and could talk for about 30 minutes straight about Portia on Ellen vs. Portia on Oprah and Ricky Martin finally coming out and Sister Wives on TLC. As much as it has been such a treat to be off work with literally nothing to do but cook, clean and watch TV the last four weeks I do feel like I'm losing a bit of perspective on reality so am ready for this baby to get here...but at the same time I know that this month of pure indulgence will probably really never happen again for me so I definitley am thankful for it (also the fact that I have mid day bouts of narcolepsy have made being home with zero responsibilities very convenient!). I can only imagine these last few weeks of pregancy when you have other little ones to care for - I'm sure it must be extra tough!
This pillow from Etsy took forever to get here but now that it's in the nursery I think it really ties things together! I also love the Manhattan print on the wall - NYC is a special place for K&I - it's where we got engaged and then also went on our honeymoon so I'm happy I was able to work it into the babies room.
Look at all these cute stuffies! Ben totally thinks the squeekie ones are for him.....eek
K's mom gave me this duck on the left for my baby shower - it was his when he was a baby -- the crazy part is the duck on the right is mine from when I was a baby! Such a small world !
Well that's all for today - hopefully I'll be back sooner than later with a Baby update!
xoxo
5 comments :
your nursery is adorable!
Oh, I remember how hard those last few days are, but he'll be there before you know it! Love the nursery, and that pillow was worth the wait. I love it!
Can't wait to "meet" him!
I remember those tv days at the end of my first pregnancy - yes, the reality loss is profound and just adds to the 'let's get this going' feeling, for sure!
Love that NY print - the room is lovely!
Best wishes for a speedy delivery, Virginia!!
Love the nursery! Can't wait for an update... since this was two weeks ago. I hope you're doing well and feeling well. Check in when you can! (No pressure!) :-)
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