31 Weeks - slowly getting there

The slowly in the title refers more to me than to the perception of time passing.

It is getting more tiring for me to make it through my day and bed seems like the only thing I can do after work these days. Last night I tried to make dinner and did so, but was so tired I was cranky during it. Today I made it home and basically did a few things and then was in bed at 7pm. Geoff heated Trader Joe's chicken fingers for us and then gave me some pomegranate seeds for dessert.

We just decided not to go to the lake this weekend - the weather does not seem to be that good (overcast; rain) so I am planning to cash in on my Queen for a Day coupon from last Christmas and just take it easy. Sunday I can do some catch up stuff and then Monday will be my first day working remotely before my leave. I am planning on working remotely on Mondays all through November and then end physically going to work around mid-December.

Relaxing (yet mildly productive) Saturday (30

Last week Wed. we hit the 30 week mark :) I cannot believe we could have our baby home in 8 weeks :) I am so excite dot meet him and see the face behind all the kicks and squirms.

We had a pretty quiet week, Geoff was on the mend from feeling sick and we both ended up taking Monday off (his for a sick day and me bcs I did not get any sleep on Sunday night. Mum came home from England on Thursday (Geoff dropped in after her flight came in) and then we had Indian take-out in Belmont last night (Friday). Christina's friend flew in from England to surprise her for her shower - it was really sweet. Chris picked her up from the airport so Christina was completely surprised. Geoff and I left after dinner bcs he was very tired.

Today I was up early (again - 7am) and then worked on our budget until 9am when I went to Trader Joes. I realized at the check-out that I have left my purse at home so I had to have them hold on to my cart while I ran home (got Geoff as a bonus - in his slippers ;) got my wallet and went back to pay.

Today has been rainy and gray so it was the perfect day for Geoff to sleep in and get his room set up in the basement. I helped out a little - but he requested that I make pizza so I was happy to make that for lunch and take a break. I am on the fourth load of laundry and still need to do towels and sheets tomorrow. Tomorrow is Christina's baby shower from 12-3pm. It will be great to see her mom and celebrate with everyone. I am planning on wearing black boots and then the black and plaid dress I bought last weekend at the outlets with Lauren and Sarah Niven. It was only $35 but I think it will look good for tomorrow. I need to find something to wear to my own shower and am thinking of returning the down coat to buy a dress for myself.

So tomorrow should be fun - I had a relaxing day so far and watched a movie in bed as well. I am trying to relax and take it easier these days. Also, there is a yard sale tomorrow that is selling a glider - it starts at 11am so I hope Geoff (and/or I) can swing in first thing and see it. I want a glider for the house so I would be excited to get one fo' cheap. Geoff could then bring the chair we bought from the previous owners to his room so he has some place comfortable to sit.

Also, I forgot to mention that Geoff assembled the baby's crib on Monday when we were both at home :) Now we just need to get the room tidy and organized before the baby showers in mid-November. I wish we could do something about that wall paper, but there are other more pressing things to get done and not a lot of time or energy to spare.

Mid-October (closing in on 30 weeks)

Today Geoff and I are playing hookie from work, in a sense. He has been sick the past couple of days (sore throat and loosing voice). I got just about no sleep so do not think I could function at work and also do not want to be miserable and then get sick.
So today is an unexpected bonus and I am already filling my to-do list as of 7:30 am.

Looking back at my last post, I had to run on Dad's B-day weekend description, but it was really fun. There was a lot of family around from Geoff's family and just great to see everyone. The party on Saturday night was one of the best parties I have ever been to - the timing of the evening was perfect and the food was terrific.

Sunday we went on a whale watch in which there was very stormy weather and a lot of people ended up getting sick. It was so rough I could only sit inside, in this hot and steamy room with everyone getting sick. There were a few occasions my "I do not get sea sick" was tested ;)

The following weekend Amanda and I had our spa day at Exhale spa in Boston. This was my gift for being her maid of honor in June it was really amazing. We had a massage, facial and mani/pedis with wax wraps. It was the perfect thing to do on a rainy, cold day.

Then we headed into our B-day weekend. I was busy all that week food shopping, prepping and cleaning. Friday was my B-day and I went to work and Pama, Aaron and Ellen took me out to lunch. Aaron also coordinated a card and flowers from people in the division. I then had plans with Geoff later for pizza at Stonehearth and then ice cream at Joe's. I was getting kind of tired and cranky so I almost told Geoff we could just skip pizza when the first told us it would be a 25 minute wait. Low and behold a few minutes later Lauren walks in with a big bunch of balloons! She was with Jeremy and Amanda and I was completely floored. Colin and Jenn also showed up and I had such a great night. I do not think I have ever been so surprised in my life. It was so sweet of everyone, and thanks to Geoff it was a really great B-day.

Saturday was the BBQ party at our house. Lauren was such an incredible help and helped get the house and everything ready. My parents arrived at 3pm with Kevin, Holly and Nana and Pappy. Things were a bit frantic in the beginning, but by 4pm everything was on the table and ready to go. Jeremy and Amanda made a bunch of food which was a huge help as well and everyone loved the pigs in a blanket and stuffed mushrooms. People came and went till about 7 pm and then the final folks left just after 9pm. I was totally wiped and could hardly walk upstairs.

Sunday (Geoff's B-day) I had a massage at Isis and then Lauren and I went apple picking. The massage was perfect after running around all day on Saturday. Apple picking was fun (a bit crowded) but fun. Geoff had his friends over for poker and football and grilled left overs from the party.

This week (Geoff and I both had to work on Monday) was great to have Lauren here. She is really the best house guest and such a pleasure to be around. Yesterday I was laughing until I cried - I have not done that in such a long time I can't even remember. We went to dinner on Thursday night at Finale in Harvard square and then Friday night she made a bunch of baby food for us to freeze. It was so incredible of her and the baby now has his own portions of apple sauce and butternut squash ready for consumption in June :) It is really so simple to make I am thinking about making more butternut squash with the 2 squashes we still have.

{It snowed on Friday (10/16/09) which I believe is technically the baby's first snow}

Saturday Geoff and I had a diaper consultation at the Diaper Lab at 10am. We bought some covers, a set of clips and some pocket diapers. We decided to have the majority of the infant diapers the pre-folds with covers (cheapest way) with some (6) fitted pocket one for guests and going out. The fitted ones are adjustable and can grow up to 15 pounds so we can get some more use out of them. We then plan on doing the trial when the baby is 2-3 months old to see what diapers we should invest in for the next (and longer) stage. The women at the store (who reminded me of Katie Virga) said that no matter what options you pick for cloth diapering you will spend the same or less than the cost of disposables. So even if you had one child you would be breaking even at worse. The baby #2 is just bonus.

After diapering Lauren and I went with Sarah Niven to the Wrentham outlet. It was a cold day but fun to hang out with them and drop in a few shops. Sarah is really delightful and such great company. I bought a black jacket at the maternity store and am really happy with it. Lauren also picked out a sweater I just love. After that I went to Beth Zermani's 30th B-day party in Saugus. On my way there, I went to Colleen's to pick up a coat she had for me. It was great to see her and the kids and I also gave her the pillow I have had for her since out trip to Ikea at the end of September. Beth's party was a lot of fun, Erin and Jeff, Karen, Natalie, Bridget were all there. Beth's boyfriend is also very nice and Beth looked terrific. I left the party just after 9pm and got home close to 9:30pm and ready for bed.

Sunday morning Lauren and I went to Wilson Farms and stocked up on yummy food. We then went to Pama's BBQ in Arlington for the rest of the afternoon. After the BBQ we picked up a high chair for $20 from a woman (Kate L.) on the parents list serve. She was very sweet and a very nice family. Scott and Gitchel came over around 4pm for the football game. Scott finished fixing the kitchen table that was broke during the party and Gitchel and Geoff watched the game. Geoff did ironing but was not feeling well. Geoff also got a haircut around noon on Sunday (before the BBQ) and he looks incredible :) It had been a little while since his last hair cut and I am really happy he likes it. It snowed quite a bit yesterday with big chunky flakes from about 4pm till 8pm. So odd to have that much snow before Halloween.

Well we are now into today. I was up early and am basically waiting for stores to open at this point so I can run errands and return/buy some things. I have had some raisen toast and a cup of tea so I think I am ready to face the day and get some things taken off my to-do list :)

B-day festivities! :)

Oh wow - where has the last month gone! So my last post was from Sept. 7th and I will try to catch you up on the happenings since :)

Let's see the week of 9/7 we were still very much unpacking and sleeping in the guest bedroom downstairs (on the old queen bed). That Friday, 9/11 I had a mid-wife appt. and got my flu shot. Saturday we went to look at a car in the Quincy/Boston area and it was down pouring - I stayed in the car for the entire time while Geoff talked to the sales people (and they took forever). Colleen and the kids were supposed to come over with Kevin, but Brendan and Erin were not feeling well. I was also supposed to have a dermatologist appt. that morning but had to cancel it bcs the car took so long. So after the car I was feeling really tired (I think from the flu shot) and just layed in bed and then watched 2 movies when Geoff went out. Sunday I was planning on going to Eve's bridal shower on the Vineyard, but had to cancel on that as well bcs I was feeling unwell. I was totally bummed about that one.

We week after that our new bed got delivered (very late) on Thursday 9/17. I worked remotely that day to be at home for when they arrived and low and behold they did not show up until 10pm (many hours after they said they would). That weekend was Lissa and Chris's wedding (9/19)on the Cape which was a lot of fun. Lissa and Chris are really perfect for each other and it was great to see all the Wheaton peeps.

The weekend after that was Dad's 60th B-day party. Friday night we went to Belmont to help move furniture and had Chinese take-out.