S: Don't forget about the breastfeeding class on Thursday.
A: It's this Thursday?
S: Yes.
A: How long will it last?
S: 2.5 hours.
A: Seriously? That is cutting into Mavs game.
S: Priorities. It's called TiVo.
A: You're right. Boobs are cooler than Basketball.
S: Not these kind of boobs.
A: .....?
6.02.2011
5.13.2011
Belly Business - 28 Weeks
How far along: 28 Weeks
Size of the baby: Bag of flour 2.5lbs, 15 in
Maternity Clothes: Maternity swim suits are cool.
Cravings: Craving margaritas...not sure if it is the awesome patio weather or what....
Symptoms: Acid reflux has been fun, never had it before. Discomfort while sleeping, which is making for some long, long days at work and I'm getting around a little slower these days.
Movement: The kicks and punches have some power behind them now. Look out!
Gender predictions: Still working on a name. Austin loves joking around with people about the name to see what their reaction is....right now he is stuck on Mitch. We have gotten some great feedback about this one! Hahaha!
Size of the baby: Bag of flour 2.5lbs, 15 in
Maternity Clothes: Maternity swim suits are cool.
Cravings: Craving margaritas...not sure if it is the awesome patio weather or what....
Symptoms: Acid reflux has been fun, never had it before. Discomfort while sleeping, which is making for some long, long days at work and I'm getting around a little slower these days.
Movement: The kicks and punches have some power behind them now. Look out!
Gender predictions: Still working on a name. Austin loves joking around with people about the name to see what their reaction is....right now he is stuck on Mitch. We have gotten some great feedback about this one! Hahaha!
5.04.2011
Babymooning
We had a wonderful time this past weekend in South Padre celebrating Stephen and Diana's wedding. We also threw our "Babymoon" into the wedding mix and stayed a couple more days to enjoy the beach! It is surreal to know that our last little vacay together has passed and I can't travel anymore. But we are so ready for the babe to get here! And Hello Third Trimester!
We arrived midday Thursday and hit the pool to catch some sun before heading out for dinner at the Palm Street Pier Bar and Grill overlooking the ocean. Then walked over to Louies for some drinks and dancing.
Since we have been going non-stop lately with work and life, we decided to get a couples massage on Friday morning. This was Austin's first massage and he really enjoyed it! It was my first prenatal massage and I realized just how bad I was missing out by not have getting one sooner!
After a little relaxation, we met the crew by the pool and had a great time. This body needed some serious Vitamin D.
Later that evening we went to the rehearsal dinner at Louies and partied the night away! Spring Break 2011. Seriously, I havent stayed up that late in a long time... We even went on a little booze cruise after dinner and saw the sights of Laguna Madre. It was beautiful! Just what we needed to escape the hustle and bustle of Dallas. The groom organized two parts to the booze cruise. The first part was relaxing at sunset and the music was all country and oldies since we had some older folks on the boat with us. We re-docked at 11pm just in time to find out that the Mavs won! Then we departed for round 2 of the cruise and I couldn't have prepared myself for what was to come. I have never laughed so hard in my life. We all have some great stories to share from that evening and we ended up back at Louies after the cruise.
Saturday morning we enjoyed some more pool/beach time as if we couldn't get enough! Later that evening we walked down to the beach for the ceremony and it was an amazing view. The bride and groom looked beautiful. After the ceremony we were greeted by a Mariachi Band and had cocktails on the patio and then went to the reception which was beautiful!
What a great weekend!!! Congrats to the Ratliffs!!
We arrived midday Thursday and hit the pool to catch some sun before heading out for dinner at the Palm Street Pier Bar and Grill overlooking the ocean. Then walked over to Louies for some drinks and dancing.
Since we have been going non-stop lately with work and life, we decided to get a couples massage on Friday morning. This was Austin's first massage and he really enjoyed it! It was my first prenatal massage and I realized just how bad I was missing out by not have getting one sooner!
After a little relaxation, we met the crew by the pool and had a great time. This body needed some serious Vitamin D.
Later that evening we went to the rehearsal dinner at Louies and partied the night away! Spring Break 2011. Seriously, I havent stayed up that late in a long time... We even went on a little booze cruise after dinner and saw the sights of Laguna Madre. It was beautiful! Just what we needed to escape the hustle and bustle of Dallas. The groom organized two parts to the booze cruise. The first part was relaxing at sunset and the music was all country and oldies since we had some older folks on the boat with us. We re-docked at 11pm just in time to find out that the Mavs won! Then we departed for round 2 of the cruise and I couldn't have prepared myself for what was to come. I have never laughed so hard in my life. We all have some great stories to share from that evening and we ended up back at Louies after the cruise.
Saturday morning we enjoyed some more pool/beach time as if we couldn't get enough! Later that evening we walked down to the beach for the ceremony and it was an amazing view. The bride and groom looked beautiful. After the ceremony we were greeted by a Mariachi Band and had cocktails on the patio and then went to the reception which was beautiful!
What a great weekend!!! Congrats to the Ratliffs!!
5.02.2011
What will they come up with next?
We are loving this adorable onesie from Auntie Lauren. Austin decided this will be an outfit we take to Austin because it is funky and chill...it has that Keep Austin Weird feel that we love! Thanks Lauren!
I was out shopping this past weekend and stumbled across these lovely onesies...I mean seriously...I can see Austin buying these and dressing our child up to go out in public with this display.
I was out shopping this past weekend and stumbled across these lovely onesies...I mean seriously...I can see Austin buying these and dressing our child up to go out in public with this display.
4.27.2011
Belly Business - 26 Weeks
Time is flying by!
How far along: 26 weeks
Size of the baby: Eggplant, 2.2lbs - 12inches
Maternity Clothes: I need to find some cute dresses for Summer to beat the heat!
Cravings: Nothing Crazy...just have a pretty good appetite.
Symptoms: Still feeling pretty awesome and I am beginning to see the inside of my belly button as it is starting to poke out...
Movement: The boy is on a pretty serious schedule. I feel some powerful kicks around 7:30am, 10:30am, 12:30pm, 3:30pm, 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Who knows if he is up in the middle of the night. Luckily, I have been able to enjoy sleeping through the night for the moment.
Gender predictions: Boy - We still have not decided on a name for this kid....
26 week pic and I am so ready to say Hello Third Trimester!
How far along: 26 weeks
Size of the baby: Eggplant, 2.2lbs - 12inches
Maternity Clothes: I need to find some cute dresses for Summer to beat the heat!
Cravings: Nothing Crazy...just have a pretty good appetite.
Symptoms: Still feeling pretty awesome and I am beginning to see the inside of my belly button as it is starting to poke out...
Movement: The boy is on a pretty serious schedule. I feel some powerful kicks around 7:30am, 10:30am, 12:30pm, 3:30pm, 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Who knows if he is up in the middle of the night. Luckily, I have been able to enjoy sleeping through the night for the moment.
Gender predictions: Boy - We still have not decided on a name for this kid....
26 week pic and I am so ready to say Hello Third Trimester!
4.19.2011
The Shuuggs
I have seriously dreaded the gestational diabetes test since I found out I was preggo. I know a lot of my friends have gone through it and it was no big deal, but I have heard several complaints from friends about failing this test and having to repeat it or even worse, having to go on a diet of no sugars!!! No bueno. All you have to do is drink an orangey, sugary drink (most of yall know how I feel about oranges and orange flavor in general...not good). It made me feel sick to my stomach. Then, get your blood drawn and then find out if you have gestational diabetes. If you pass the test, no worries you are good to go. If you dont pass, you have to perform the test all over again and then have your blood drawn every hour for 3 hours. Yikes!
I was a little worried about this due to my love for sugar and the fact that the women in my family love sugar. But if my grandmom didn't have it with her ice cream habit during pregnancy, and my mom didn't have it with her iced animal cookie habit, then I figured that I didnt have anything to worry about with all of my habits...cupcakes, icecream, cookies, etc.....Well, I passed the test and my iron levels are excellent. What a relief. RIP Orange drink!
On a side note, I was telling a friend the other day how bad my sugar/sweets cravings were and she suggested freezing capri suns and eating them like popsicles. I definiely cannot wait to try this!
I was a little worried about this due to my love for sugar and the fact that the women in my family love sugar. But if my grandmom didn't have it with her ice cream habit during pregnancy, and my mom didn't have it with her iced animal cookie habit, then I figured that I didnt have anything to worry about with all of my habits...cupcakes, icecream, cookies, etc.....Well, I passed the test and my iron levels are excellent. What a relief. RIP Orange drink!
On a side note, I was telling a friend the other day how bad my sugar/sweets cravings were and she suggested freezing capri suns and eating them like popsicles. I definiely cannot wait to try this!
Childbirth 101, Not For the Weak
Austin and I had our first childbirth class this past weekend and we learned all we needed to know and more....TMI anyone? I've heard this 7 hour class can be pretty intense...but somehow we survived. ;)
Austin and I have known eachother for a few years now and can read eachother's facial expressions as if we are having a normal conversation. Sometimes it is the best thing ever because we know eachother's moods and thoughts without saying anything and other times, I wish we didnt know eachother so well. It's hard to put on a poker face!
Well, needless to say, we had many conversations during our childbirth class...some were hilarious, some were shocking and others were the realization that we are really going to have a baby! I am not sure why we both still have yet to truly realize this fact that we will be going through all the motions in a matter of a months but we do.
Overall, it was very educational for both of us and we are so excited and ready to meet our little guy!
Austin and I have known eachother for a few years now and can read eachother's facial expressions as if we are having a normal conversation. Sometimes it is the best thing ever because we know eachother's moods and thoughts without saying anything and other times, I wish we didnt know eachother so well. It's hard to put on a poker face!
Well, needless to say, we had many conversations during our childbirth class...some were hilarious, some were shocking and others were the realization that we are really going to have a baby! I am not sure why we both still have yet to truly realize this fact that we will be going through all the motions in a matter of a months but we do.
Overall, it was very educational for both of us and we are so excited and ready to meet our little guy!
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