April 30, 0 more days to go

So wrapping up the month of April, I have though it over and its been a mixed month for me. I would say 50% of April has been good (I give mass props to Bumpy for the better luck). I would say 25% of April was Bad (my luck) and 25% of this month has been Excellent due to Bumpy, family and all around just being able to live to see tomorrow.

I received a nice card from Hubby's East Bay relatives with a GC for Bumpy. I also want to thank Auntie to the North for the Co-Sleeper. It arrived today as I was walking to the front steps. Gurr the mail man for not helping me but I got it in the house just fine. Though I took my time and it was heavier than I though it would be (I guess seeing it in the stores put together they are lighter and less compact). We need to clear out the space in the bedroom for it as well, so it might not be till two weekends (or ASAP if Bumpy comes early) till me and hubby set it up.

I can imagine the phone call I would place to work if it was set up close to my side of the bed. "Sorry I can't come to work right now. I am trapped in bed because there is a co-sleeper next to me and I can't get up!" I would get "Yeah sure.. you just need to move it and come in, BTW its a half a point due to the fact that you are late for work". DO'H!

I am hoping that my last day will be the 15th of May (Friday) (Also me and hubby's one year anniversary) also I would be 37 weeks 3 days. I also hope that the come back to work date would be Aug. 31st (Monday), that's if money isn't tight at that time. I want to try and be back around the time the other co-worker leaves for maternity leave, some sick work-aholic in me feels the need to be kind to work like that. In a wonderful world I would take the full 7 months off and look up in Oregon for a job and have my first 2 weeks back as my last two weeks, but alas that is a wonderful world and its not this world. Also would have some education from a Community College (Billing and Coding classes) in my brain for the jobs that require it that I see up there.

PS I am going to get a Camera sometime this weekend and will have a picture of the belly!

April 29, 1 more day to go

Not that I am excited or anything that this month is about wrapped up. Some how I am 35 weeks; 35 days to go, and on other places I am getting to be around that time as well. I guess I am going to go with what my doctor says as I am getting a bit too big for even my taste. But the baby will get here when it wants so I can't really say anything about time. Early or late its at a point where it can be born with out major complications and might surpass Hubby with being born on time or late like me.

I again thank the Aunt to the North for the baby items. I feel very happy that Bumpy is coming into a very loving family. I have a question though. Was it Aunt from the North or some one else that sent a shirt, a blanket and a crib sheet from Natural Organic Baby? There was no note or ship from and its from the state of Washington so I don't want to leave a thanks undone.

I am trying to order Thank You cards but I don't like the ones I see on line. I might have to talk Hubby to take me to Bridgepoint to the Hallmark store to order them there. Or since I have the order sku's I could call it in, unsure.

April 28, 2 more days to go

Did a little over time today. It was "mandatory" if you wanted to do it. I did an hour and went home. I need to submit the Cord Blood sheets sometime in the next week or so, so everything will be set for the due date. I think I am going to let Bumpy hang out with the cord still attached to me so its not too overwhelmed when it comes out. Then I'll allow the CB to be taken. Bumpy has been active and higher than it was yesterday so my crotch pain has dissipated some. And we ordered pizza for dinner. The salad was kind of mehh but it was defiantly better then (Pasta) Pomedoro's!

April 27, 3 more days to go

Stayed home today from work due to my crotch hurting. Its normal due to the baby is heavy and getting big in there and finding a nice place to rest its head. The advice nurse at L&D stated it was Round Ligament Pain but it was 6 in the morning and as I kept telling her it was in my crotch. "Take Tylenol and if that doesn't help then call back." The Tylenol did help but as I was in bed for most of the day I just took it one pain at a time. I also had another migraine as the morning dawned.

Packages arrived today as well. Hubby got pants, I got an Egg and Sperm from ThinkGeek and a few presents for the baby that won't be opened till the baby shower. Thanks R&K and Auntie (again). I need to order thank you cards as the gifts come in!

April 26, 4 more days to go

I am having werid pains in my back all this evening. I don't know if it is just bracton hicks contractions or the real deal. I haven't yet seen my mucus plug come out or leaking from the bag o'water so I don't think it's the real deal. I want to call the advice nurse but I am afraid to go in and come out with a baby this early (34 wk 5 days). I know it's not like I was 22 or even 26 weeks but I want to keep it baking for a few more weeks. With all the resent activity I may call them to be on the safe side.

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April 25, 5 more days to go

I don't think Bumpy dropped it just got too big and my ute wall needed to move. It probably hit the pelvic floor and had nothing to cushen the cervix for the drop it still hurts but the Bumpy is still kicking and punching and having a good old time.

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April 24, 6 more days to go

I think Bumpy dropped. I have a weird feeling in the "Hooha" area that has a lot more pressure there than before. Again I am not a doctor nor do I have experience with being pregnant as this is my first one. So I have either days or weeks depending on what Bumpy wants to have as a birth day. I still would like June 3, but if it wants to be born early I can't say much about it.

I got a nice surprise on the porch today. A baby gift from an Aunt up North. Its the changing pad that I forgot to put on the registry and then I did! Its awesome and as B-Day gets closer its another reminder of what we have to look forward to.

I also striped the Orbit car seat down to bare essentials as I want to wash it along with the bassinet so it will be nice and fresh for Bumpy.

A co-worker asked what the titles of the blog for April meant. The first part is the day of the month and the second part is how many more days till May. Its not exactly 30 days because 0 day is April 30th, but its still a good sign when that day comes. Because life might be a bit less stressful and might be a B-day to remember.

April 23, 7 more days to go

I have had a migraine all day now. Bumpy was moving and rolling around all morning and into some of the early afternoon. Now its sleeping. Some of the time I didn't know what was going on in there. It was very weird to have it flex for most of the morning and then stop. Now I'm awaiting the evening on core of the Bumpy but I may have slept through it because I slept for 3 1/2 hrs. And I still feel sleepy!

April 22, 8 more days to go

Glad April is almost over and so is the heat wave! Hubby, Bumpy and I are relaxing in cool temps right now and I think I am getting a little sick because of the dramatic temp changes. I am 34 weeks and roughly less than 45 days to go. Wish I could have had the 40 hrs of the last week in May to relax, but alas I have to work up till 2:30 PM May 29th unless Bump comes early. Which I don't wish to go out early I want to be on time!

This will make any one laugh because its a funny news article about pregnancy brain. Click here

April 21, 9 more days to go

So there is a heat wave hitting my area which doesn't boad well when 8 1/2 months pregnant. Today was a hot day and at work the power went out! So for an hour I was doing fine but after the AC went out completely at 1:30ish I was drinking the last of the water I had and melting. Around 1:50 the HR lady came and asked me if I was ok. My responce was yes but she scooted me to a part of the building that ran on generator power and sat me close to a fan. That brought my body temp down a lot and my bosses were very helpful in trying to find places after work I could go and wait for hubby. Luckly the power came on about 2:30 and I stayed on the clock till 3:30 and didn't actually leave till 5. Now I am at Chilis and eating some food and waiting for hubby to get home.

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April 20, 10 more days to go

Another HOT day! I know it's summer time but it's just a melty day. I can not wait till winter in a few months. I have noticed when I am hot Bump does not move as much untill I get a little cooler. I took a shower to see if that would help but it only helped for about 5 mins. I have a fan blowing on my feet and it's sort of blowing the air around my face too. Tomorrow startsthe single digit count down to May!!

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April 19, 11 more days to go

I am HOT. Its a hot day and its not helping that if the next weekend the weather people stating that there is a chance of rain. Wish there was rain this weekend and the next. But can't control the weather and the apartment is a lot cooler than the old one. We actually lined dried a few items of clothing and they are dry at the moment.

Went through boxes again and found the Baby box, the toaster and the Crock Pot and a few other items. We didn't find the wedding planer that is housing the receipt for the wedding cake but we have a little time left and there are only a few more boxes to go through.

Visited SIL and had a good visit. She was amazed at how big I am, the last time she saw me was when we were packing and cleaning the old apartment, it was the end of March but I have expanded since then. Now just waiting for food so I will end here.

April 18, 12 more days to go

So today was another productive "nest" day. I got a few new maternity clothes and new bras! We also got the stroller and Bassinet! In the morning we went for a late breakfast and ran in to my Boss and his dad in B-Game. Thought it was funny but I guess living around the peninsula, you can run into any one. Then after a good recommendation for a breakfast spot from my boss, we left and I went to what is now Pea-in-the-Pod which took over Mimi's Maternity. (YEAH!) The rep was very nice and had me try on a few things, like a Medium work shirt (which at this stage doesn't fit around my belly), so I went larges with most shirts. I got two new Nursing bras (I am a whopping 40C now! Up from a 36B) and I tried one one at the store and I could breath again! Then we went to get the stroller because of the 20% off the bassinet deal and now its in our living room mostly put together (by me). Since Hubby got more from the landlord from the old place then either of us thought he stated that he was going to put those funds into the stroller. I had to argue the money down to a more reasonable amount because hubby needs jeans and I have some funds that I can use to help with payment as well. Also bought Hubby his Birthday gift finally! Its a Stainless Steal wallet that he has been drooling over since he bought them for his grooms men and usher for the wedding.

We also went to the Bread outlet near SIL home and got some bread. Hubby states its from the expencive side of the store. A whopping 2.50 for Whole grain and Flax bread for me and Country French Bread from him. then we went to Bakers square for Dunch (lunch/dinner).

April 17, 13 more days to go

Today I went to physical therapy and it wasn't a happy drive to and from there. I kept getting lost because the GPS told me to go different directions and turning left on no left turn streets, a crazy old guy that had a flat kept pulling over to the right, but staying in front of me at all the time and when I thought he was stopping to check his car he would pull a head cutting me off at the intersection. In the parking structure I couldn't see past the hood so I had to guess and go very slow making it difficult to park and to get out. Also no matter how I put the mirrors I couldn't see the cars behind me. So the Rav4 is as big as I will go for a car unless its a Mini Van and I need the room for extra Bumpies.

During my physical therapy Bumpy was moving and kicking while the MD was helping my shoulder feel better. And I can't believe how big I am getting. A shirt that fit me last week with little showing now flashes my belly to any one. Luckily I have the bella band but that rides up when I sit down to do anything at work. I'm debating where it would be worth it to get a few more pregnant shirts just for the month I have left. It would be 2-5 shirts that would be work shirts only. I would probably go to Mimi's which the staff isn't that nice on Saturday. I am going to talk with hubby about it.

April 16, 14 more days to go

April sucks. I was happy yesterday because I did a really good job on a special project at work, got to eat at Red Lobster for the first time (cocktail sauce is mehh) and got hubby's tax return off by 8pm, went to bed, woke up and went to work. While driving the rental to work I was cleaning off the windshield with the wipers and saw that there was something different about the windshield. Some how during the night it got hit and I called hubby right away. He confirmed it was cracked and BAM! There goes my good day. Now I have to go back to the rental place and try to get them to help me. Me and Bumpy are fine. Just wish this would have happened some time other than this month or to me.

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-Update- Went to the car rental place after work and they were like "It happens all the time" especially with the high winds that were blowing for the last two days, still kind of windy now. So I paid $140 for the windshield and have a new rental car for the next day and a half. Its a Ford Escape. Not really liking this car but it will get me from Point A-B and back so can't pick and choose. At least they knocked off the GPS rental fee (its around the same price for the 6 days $130-ish for GPS that I didn't need in the first place). But the guy was nice and when he saw the car, he thought the same thing that maybe a tree branch or random junk from some where hit the car.

April 15, 15 more days to go

Yes this entry is back dated but wasn't much going on with Bumpy and I felt very tired after trying to get Hubby to a center for his taxes. Only having one egg roll isn't much food when you are pregnant unless its followed up with more food.

April 14, 16 more days to go

Today was mehh. For my day it was very productive and yet it did not feel that way. I gave people at work some of the baby shower invites that I have. There are still a few people that I have to give to but pretty much have given them out. Don't know if all would come, but that's the fun of invites.

Got to get some sleep. TTFN

April 13, 17 more days to go

Got out of doing a half an hour at work tomorrow for today. :) Worked for 15 more minutes then regularly scheduled. So only 1 hr. for Make up time for the next 3 days (doctor appointments suck when I am trying to save PTO.

Went to the OB in SF by my self today. I was still hoping that no one ran into my car and stayed far enough back so I don't run in to them. She stated that I was mesuring at the correct week and the heart beat was really strong. The next appointment is in 3 weeks and then 2 weeks later and then every week up to birth. Hopefully Bumpy doesn't come early. I also gained another 9 pounds. Which is not bad but I can feel it in my fingers and just walking around. Hubby is working on a project at work that the bosses keep pushing back the dead line, I am worried that if it comes down to it he might not be there for the birth. Scary thought. I might need a car sooner rather than later due to all the MD appointments that have arrived.

I am almost tempted to get the used car that I saw at work today. I didn't get the details because I was trying to get out of work for the appointment. I'll look at it tomorrow if its out in the open. I would like to get the new car but since I'm not going to be having a steady income for a few weeks its out of the picture till at least September.

April 12, 18 more days to go

MOO! Did I mention MOO! That's how it feels today.

We (mostly hubby) got a lot accomplished today with the boxes. Even unboxing a box that was destined to go to a friend of mine. I realized that while I was looking at the items on the shelf in the bedroom. So I need to find a box again that will hold the small items for me to actually send it to her. I don't know if she'll be in the bay area anytime soon.

Got the renal car again, the Rav4. Hubby is going to miss some work next week for Jury Duty, so mostly this week is crunch week for what ever he needs to do in the office. I will be on my own in the city this week going to the doctor's office, so I will need to be dependent on myself for the first time in two months with out hubby at the side wanting to take the wheel if I need a break.

Then next week we will go back down to one car again. Hopefully the OB won't want to see me for another two weeks or a tad bit more. I am at the point were the doctor would want to see me every two weeks and after that every week soon.

April 11, 19 more days to go

I forgot to mention yesterday that I got the cord blood kit. That made it more real than just washing baby clothes or getting the stroller. Which today I was inches away from buying.

Today was a lazy day and we went out to Fresh Choice for lunch. I felt like roughage and it was close to home. So to settle the tummy we went down town and to Lullabye Lane. I wanted to look at how much nursing bras and other things I would need after the shower, that I would think be too personal for some random person to pick up for me.

We go to look at the stroller and find out that they are having a buy the stroller and bassinet and the bassinet is 20% off. My mouth dropped and I was like I WANT it now. It is because the Orbit stroller does not have sales like this. The rep stated that it was very hard for the Orbit people to agree on the discount. We agreed! So here's the delima, due to the fact that the stroller (includes the car base and car seat) is expensive and the bassinet is a nice luctury. But with the discount its worth it. We can put 25% down now, that way if some one does have the means to put money on it we would have some of it paid so it wouldn't be too much. We have asked for gift cards for the place as we have babies r us and target for most of the baby's needs.

So its hard for me to wait for the next month as the offer will be gone, but the 20% off bassinet its very tempting to just buy them and pull the stroller and the bassinet from the reg. which means there is limited items (two) on the list. Or put the 25% off and make sure whom ever buys the stroller that we go with them so they don't have to pay 100% of the cost.

So while we were there I bought the "All weather pack" that is a rain shield and a mosquito net that fits over the car seat base and the bassinet because we are going to get the stroller no matter what. The bassinet would be a nice addition for travel and around the home so there is no pack'nplay to tote around.

I also got the Baby Shower Invites! AWSOME! They were very sweet and I couldn't ask for any thing nicer. I'll scan the cover of one as soon as we get the printer up.

Along time ago in Feb. I sent out V-day cards to the Grand parents. And I stated when every one got it I would tell what I did. What I did was get Hallmark recordable cards and put the heart beat of Bumpy in the 10 seconds that they allowed before the music started. So Every one got what I wrote except for the MN grand parents but not knowing what a baby's heartbeat sounded like I forgave them! :) They know now.

April 10, 20 more days to go

Today is a mixed weekend. For me its a time to remember the losses that happened in the past few years and to think of the families including my own and to reflect on what they are doing now.

Bumpy is doing fine. I am trying to adjust with the weight that its packing on and leaving me feeling tired and wanting to have Bumpy sooner rather than later. But I have to wait 23 more day for Bumps to not be born in April.

April 9, 21 more days to go

I didn't do much today. Washed all 8 pair of old navy socks for Bumpy's hands and feet. After they were washed and placed together with another white sock, I put a few on my belly and told Bumpy that these socks were for it and all of a sudden Bumpy started to twist and turn and kick. Hubby was impressed with the level of activity for just a few pairs of socks and felt the action kicks and squirms. I think Bumpy can't wait to get out side so it can see what we are talking about. I am tired but because I spilt water on my side of the bed its going to be a while before I can put blankets on me. I think I will try any way! (YAWN)

April 8, 22 more days to go

Uber purchase today. I bought into the Cord Blood Banking and now have a few less dollars than I woke up today and I am not sorry to see it go. I have thought things through and if something does happen to any one of the three of us, it will be there to help.

There is a possibility that we will never need to use it nor have an issues but at least for me having the peace of mind that if something does occur and its there I would feel safe that Bumpy is taken care of, especially now that stem cells are producing more and more positive results with the research that is documented and proven.

I know we have a few big ticket items to come, paying MIL back (over time), getting the stroller/car seat and an actual bed frame and a new car for me. But I felt this needed to be done before the baby got here so I can at least feel some what productive in the Not A Month that would be for good and not for evil. Maybe Hubby can chip in a little more for a few, not all of the items mentioned. :)

April 7, 23 more days to go

Today was another April day. Though I am reminded at the fact that the end of the week and weekend is a bad time for me and my extended family. Then again at the end of the month.

I would like to get pregnancy photos soon. Maybe in the first part of May look for a Studio that can do Bump pictures. They say to do it at the biggest you'd get and I pretty much have been waiting for next month to come so I can look at them when I have a baby on the out side and say wow it was that big! I think I am going to take a picture of me and a tape measure around the belly to note the size of the biggest I will get as well.

I think Bumpy is settling in the Breach position but I can't be too sure. I feel the biggest part of its movements up top and smaller movements near my crotch. But I could be wrong.

I still would like to see if it responds to light. I posted on the Bump Boards about my question and some woman stated that she didn't want to blind her baby. I thought that was stupid because its more of a dull glow when its in the womb then it comes out in the florescent lights that are in the hospital. I would think that would blind a baby more than a warm glow of red.

April 6, 24 more days to go

I got one of the items yesterday on the Feb 18th post that I wanted. The "Our Little Hunny" Memory Book at the Hallmark Store in the mall near my home. I saw the scrapbook and I really want it but hubby wanted me to save my monies for this month. I also got 8 pairs of white socks for baby's hands and feet from Old Navy. I didn't want to get other colors due to the "lost sock" syndrome due to kitties and we may go to a laundry mat to do some blankets and I would take some baby clothes with me.

I stayed home today from work because of head stuff. I think I have sinus thing due to the boxes at home and the dust from the old home. I am going to do some laundry because I found some clothes that were hiding in bags and boxes from the movers. We are almost to the wall of the living room! I can't wait till we get to the dining room and set up the desktop and I can scan pictures!

April 5, 25 more days to go

Today went ok, not too great when Hubby has a migraine. After we went to the Public Storage and got gas for the rental. returned it and went to the mall and ate lunch then we went to see Monster's and Aliens in 3D. It was a fun movie and nice and cool. Bumpy through out the movie was squirming around and wanting some down time. Now I am waiting for dinner and then I am going to sleep.

April 4, 26 more days to go

Thursday I rented a Rav4 to "test" drive this weekend because I wanted some real world experiance with the car that I was thinking about buying. Friday was Hubby's day and today was mine. And tomorrow I return the car at noon.

For me at least it's been a good experiance there were a few bumps though. The day started off good, I drove to SF, picked up my mail, and drove to Yellow Submarine and picked up sandwiches (I paralled parked very good with this car). And went to the beach and had an inprompt to picknick. There I liked that we could sit in the back and eat and still had enought head room for hubby's Mellon head. Then we decided to go to Cost-co and on the way there stupid drivers stopped for some reason for 30 seconds and I grabbed hubby's hand very hard. He didn't like that! After Cost-co we were driving home I crushed his forearm, because I saw a yellow light and I thought I wasn't going to make it. Now hubby's driving to lucky's.

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April 3, 27 more days to go

For the most part my day went good. I did go to physical therapy for my shoulder again. The doctor states I need to relax my shoulders more. Maybe have hubby force them down for a few minutes as a way to relax them past the point that I can naturally. During physical therapy Bumpy was like "cool your laying down so I can MOVE!" so it was kicking and punching me while I was getting worked on.

At work I have been struggling to keep my head a float. Hubby talked me down a bit right now though. Enjoying the weekend. I saw my Boss' little baby as well. She was cute! I was told she weights now what I weight at birth. I actually got out of work early and got home to start laundry.

Did I mention 27 more days to go?

April 2, 28 more days to go

In the crazy world that is my work this example is what I mean about April is NOT a good month for me. I get to work feeling very good for once. I think its because I threw up something bad (food/Meds) yesterday night (not fooling) and I actually got to bed before 10pm which is always good!

So I get to work with little time to spare, even living 5 minutes away I still can't catch a break with time. I do my regular routine and getting my self woken up as the day progresses. I read that I am to do a "special project" in which I need to complete by noon. I do my work because I want to verbally confirm what I was told in order for me to complete the project. Turns out its a project that I don't have the tools for. Neither does the person that is above me that I need to work with. As in Worst Case Scenario. Ended up, I hand wrote on each document what was needed (40+ docs) which took up A LOT of time, still trying to meet min.'s set by my management. by the middle of my day (11 am) knee deep in paper work and still having other tasks to do, I take a small lunch enough time to breath and eat (Bumpy kicked me to remind me its there) and got back to my project. by 2pm I was complete with every one on the right page and got three more Benefit verifications done (all a blur to me now) did my small tasks and complained to a co-worker about the day it was 5pm. Two and a half hours after go home time, an hour and a half after my Make-up time was done to get everything that I needed to do completed.

Tomorrow should be fun because I go to work, at 9:30 exit and hopefully return by 11:30 am to have a phone shift and complete the minimum requirements set by the management. (eye twitch) You may say, AP, its going to be Saturday after Friday and you will not have to go to work that day nor the day after till Monday and that starts a whole new week!

I say to that - its April, every day is going to be something difficult till May 3rd. (ONE MONTH MARK TILL BUMP DUE DATE!) Then I will be stress free (or close to it) for the last month.

LOVE THE BUMPY! It was calming me down at each step of the way. I also was told that I am "low" and I might have a Boy at work today. But not going to know till B-Day.

April 1, 29 days more to go

Not a month has started and hopefully it will go with out putting me in a dunce cap and (knocks on wood) nothing happens to LBJ, Bumpy. I escaped not having an April fools joke played on me! I didn't want to fool you all as just this blog has some good mojo and scary stuff on it all ready!

Bumpy has been moving more and more during the day so I hope it will be a sleep most if the night when it's on the out side *crosses fingers*. I will be happy when it's out so I can look at Bumpy and admire the baby that I have waited for and put up with so much for in the time baking this child.

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