Apparently I'm a great looking bed.

Abby has not let me put her down for more than 20 minutes today. Once she realizes she's not on mommy's chest anymore, the waterworks begin. I've created a monster.

Anyway, to catch up, here's the latest in baby land.

She has not slept as long as she did that Sunday night again. In fact, it's like she's waking up more. Boo-hiss. Also, we may have to transition her to her crib sooner rather than later since it's supposed to get so damned cold here this week, and her bassinet is pretty close to a cold wall and drafty window. So, we'll see.

I cleaned and organized Abby's room a few nights ago, and I'm so happy I finally got to it - her room has a floor, turns out. The shelves that need staining are in the hands of my father in law...and the room is FINALLY near completion.

I'm thinking about putting together a list of things I loved/worked well while I was pregnant and stuff I've used/liked and not used/disliked since I've had Abby. If this is something you'd be interested in - let me know!

And finally, in my first step in keeping Abby an only child (at least for the next few years), I'm having an IUD placed tomorrow. Mirena to be exact. I've got my darvocet at the ready, and my mother in law on hand to keep an eye on Abby while I possibly lie on the couch writhing in horrid, crampy pain. I'll deal though. The thought of not having to think about birth control for the next 3-5 years sounds freaking AWESOME. Especially if it tones my cramps down and well, WORKS.

So, there's a boring update for now. Friday we're headed back to my parents for our (early) Christmas. Yessss...

Baby shower madness!

Ha - not really. I did have my baby shower yesterday...my second one...and last one before baby arrives. It was so nice to get cleaned up, put in contacts, wear jeans and makeup and get out of the house!  It was super fun, and so nice to see my girls. I feel like a friendless shut-in anymore, so talking to my friends face to face was awesome. I got lots of beautiful gifts and I'm feeling more prepared for a baby now  than ever.

The hubs and his mom went to Babies R Us after the shower to buy the essential things we still hadn't received...and boy was it spendy. Of course, the car seat I wanted wasn't available at the store they went to, and the other store in the metro was out as well, so I ordered it via their website. It's supposed to be here any time between Thursday and next Monday.  I'm hoping it gets here before the baby does! We're ready in nearly every other aspect!!

The nursery is SO CLOSE to being ready to show off. I have a little bit more cleaning up to do, but I got some pictures hung, the mattress is in the crib, as is the now clean bedding...changing pad in place...all that's really left is the shelves, which were a staining FAIL this weekend. I'll try to take some pics in the next few days.

I'm putting my money on this happening sometime next week...maybe like a week from Friday. So weird to think we'll have a baby in our house! Honestly though, I feel so much more ready just knowing we at least have the bare minimum of what we'll need to get by. At least, I think we do!

And I think we've settled on a girls name too. We'll see about that. The boy name has still stuck. I'm just waiting for the hubs to change his mind on the girl name. :)

28 weeks.

How far along? 28 weeks.
Total weight gain/loss: About + 22 lbs, give or take a pound.
Maternity clothes? Uh huh. Although I've aquired a couple dresses from American Apparel that do the trick.
Stretch marks? Thighs are beginning full rebellion. Stomach is still safe.
Sleep: Lots of weird dreams, waking up on back and needing to roll over every time.
Best moment this week: Getting the crib assembled, our 2nd anniversary.
Movement: Oui. Lots of rolls and occasional pokes.
Food cravings: FRUIT.
Gender: Still thinking girl. (Although the room looks more boyish...)
Labor Signs: Braxton Hicks chilled out this week a little.
Belly Button in or out? Flattening more and more.
What I miss: After a couple sips of the hub's High Life - REAL BEER.
What I am looking forward to: Getting the nursery finalized...which could take the next 12 weeks.
Weekly Wisdom: Be prepared to stand on public transit. Most people could give two shits you're pregnant and carrying an extra 20 pounds...which is super sad.
Milestones: The final 3 months begins now...

The camera is taking crappy pics...sorry it's so damn grainy. I blame lack of flash. Boo is showcased in this photo as well. More finalized nursery pics are up here, as well. Enjoy. (the last 4 photos, to be exact.)

A tease if you please.

You can look at all the new photos of the nursery on my flickr page. (The crib isn't put together yet - I'll add more pics with that when it's done! Probably sometime later this week.)

Nursery Update, Part 2.

WE HAVE PAINTED WALLS! ::cheers and applause::

It took SO MUCH LONGER than I thought it would, but it's done, and I love the color. My lovely friend Meredith suggested a color for the walls - and without hesitation I purchased a can and began prepping the walls. The color (Benjamin Moore's "Gray Wisp") finally went on the walls on Saturday, after the hubs rolled the primer on. It turned out really well. It looked like a greenish gray while wet, and now looks more of a bluish gray in some light...but will go VERY well with everything we have for the room.

We tried negotiating a pick up of the furniture this weekend, and it was turning into a huge ordeal, so we arranged to have everything delivered...tonight!! (I'M EXCITED - AGAIN.)

And yes (Shannon), I know I'm missing a photo from this past week. It's too late now. :) BUT I will take one tonight to add to my 27 week post tomorrow, as well as the first peek at the not-so-finished nursery.

Nursery update.

Well, I received the rug in the mail that I ordered from Anthropologie for the ninja's room, and needless to say, I wasn't convinced that it was worth $300. Probably because this five feet in diameter rug came folded up. In a box. THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS. I was expecting a wool rug - thick and worthy of being rolled. But no. So, needless to say, I'll be taking it back tomorrow before yoga. Thank GOD I can return it to a store so I can get my $$ faster.

Other than that...I just bought all painting supplies needed to start transforming the nursery. Primer, rollers, ceiling paint - you name it...I got it. When I got home, I took down the mini-blinds and curtains, and took down the shelves. Tomorrow, I'll wipe down the walls and lay down the drop cloths...and Thursday after work, I'll paint the ceiling and then prime the walls. Then Friday - the wall color goes up. Can you tell I'm excited? I'M EXCITED.

Our glider came in this week - so when we pick up the furniture on Saturday or Sunday...we'll have almost all of the pieces in the room. At which point, I will sit in said glider and stare, and stare, and stare....