Prego Recommendation

For any of my pregnant ladies out there, I positively LOVE Bella B Mama Soak, Refeshing Sitz Bath Powder. Here's a link:

http://www.amazon.com/Bella-Mama-Soak-Refreshing-Powder/dp/B001W039GY/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1329866698&sr=8-1-fkmr1

I love the way it smells, and it makes my skin feel soft, and it is just so relaxing in the tub. It is a little pricey, but so very worth it. Give it a try to soothe your tired back or aching body parts. :)

My back started killing me yesterday, I know it's not back labor, the baby's head is just settling down further and I think he must be pressing on a nerve. I look ridiculous trying to walk, but I just keep telling myself only a few more weeks to go! I also joke and say I haven't drank for almost 9 months...so I can handle just about anything!

xoxo

8 Month Birthday Bump

Hey everyone,

I'm officially, just about, 1 month away from having a baby. It's a bit overwhelming, but Nick and I are doing pretty well. The nursery is just about finished, Babies R Us is taking FOREVER to get us the dresser we ordered, so once that's in I'll be able to post pics of the room. It's supposed to get here Tuesday so keep your fingers crossed for us!

My dad visited last week and it's crazy to think the next time he's here, the baby will be on the outside. :) Last night we went to Orzo in N. Andover for dinner and it was delicious! There's a rumor that the red sauce has made women go into labor...so we'll just have to see what happens! So far...nothing yet. Heehee, and I'm ok with that. I don't mind cooking him for a few more weeks!

Here are some pics from the last few days.

My dad and Dexter. He wouldn't get off of him, until my friend Jenn arrived. Then he was old news. :)

8 Month Baby Bump

Me, Dad, and his Grandson :)

Jenn and I

The one who did this to me!! heehee :)

xoxo

For those of you that don't know the story...

Ten years ago today I went out to dinner with my friend Jessie and her boyfriend at the time, Sean. Little did I know I would meet the man who would become my future husband and father of my soon to be born son. I was going through a rough time from a previous relationship and was pretty down in general (I also weighed about 103 pounds and I am 5'6"). Jessie and Sean took me out to Bennigan’s in Milford, CT, to cheer me up for my birthday. That night, our server was a good looking dude named Nick. Yes, even in a black short sleeved shirt, black slacks, and black sneakers, I found him attractive. When he smiled I saw dimples. When he laughed, I found myself laughing too. I found myself repeatedly looking at him and turning bright red (because I'm a great flirt...) He carded me (I was 22 so that was nice...smooth move?), and kept checking on our table to see if there was anything we needed. When he walked away I would mumble under my breath “your phone number would be nice.” At the end of the night I said to Jessie...do I do it? Do I leave my phone number in the bill? I figured what did I have to lose?

Best. Decision. Ever.

Or, you could say Nick made the best decision ever by calling me. ;)

I love you Nick. Thank you for making me a better person and thank you for being the most amazing husband a girl could ask for. Also, thank you for putting up with me. I can’t wait to see you hold our newborn son in just a few short weeks.

Nick and I in his college dorm (as if you couldn't tell) on May 4th, 2002. This was the first night he told me loved me. Yes, he said it first! Nice Smirnoff Ice, Crystal...or maybe it was a Mike's!

At Hurricane O Riley's in Boston around 2005-2006

At The Courtyard in Lowell, one of my favorite pictures of us

Martha's in Nashua - no clue what year! (things were kinda fuzzy back then...)

Engagement Photo - November 2007

NYE 2007

My 28th Birthday, 2008

Self Portrait I took after leaving the church on our wedding day

Pics from MA Baby Shower

Here we go! Apparently it works if you just do one at a time. Thanks to Brooke for playing photographer for the day!

Self Pic before we left...certainly not getting any smaller ;)

The adorable centerpieces - so many diapers! And so appreciated! The favors were adorable different jungle animal chocolate lollipops (the nursery is giraffe themed)

The incredible red velvet cake! So amazing! Made by Cakes by Michelle in Billerica

My favorite work peeps and my friend Heather

Me and the Nashua Girls!

Adorable outfits from Brookealicious - she also bought me the video monitoring system because she is nuts, oh I mean incredibly generous ;)

So this is Elmo wearing a hilarious onesie (it's made to look like a work shirt with a tie and pocket), riding a bicycle made of diapers, blankets, a baby bottle, socks, etc. Adorable and so clever! From my friend Monica and her daughter Chloe.

Brooke and I

Jessie, me, and Tracie

Raffi...the awesome fat ass giraffe that Jessie gave me - I squished him into the changing table shelf and couldn't stop laughing! He doesn't seem to like it though.

xoxo

Massachusetts Baby Shower

I had my third and final (phew!) baby shower yesterday at Lenzi's in Dracut, MA, yesterday. Nick's sister Alexis and Momma D (Tami) put it together and it was just beautiful! We got many more amazing gifts, baby clothes, and really everything we could possible every need for our little boy to be. The food was delicious and the cake was so beautiful, it was the perfect party! My friend Jessie from CT made it and I was so happy to see her, it had been almost three years (her wedding in 2009) since we last saw each other! There was also plenty of family and friends that I had not seen in awhile, along with some of my favorite co-workers, so it really was just a great day.

After the shower I of course had to wash and put away just about everything that I possibly could, so I am super tired today. Also, my hands and fingers are pretty swollen and uncomfortable, and my lower back is not feeling so great. I would have loved to take the day off from work, but I just don't have the time to do so. I've come this far now though, and am so excited to be in the home stretch.

The picture upload is once again not working on Blogger so I'll upload some images as soon as I can.

xoxo

Found!

Adorable, affordable, comfortable flats at Target.

http://www.target.com/p/Women-s-Xhilaration-Sonya-Rhinestone-Flat-Champagne/-/A-13788545#?lnk=sc_qi_detailbutton

Quick Hello!

Hey Everyone,

Not too much going on, so I haven't posted in awhile. I'm still feeling good, and feeling like I get a little bigger every day. I don't think I'm quite "waddling" yet, but Nick thought it was funny to make a joke about it the other day. One thing I can't seem to stop doing is eating ice pops..I go through a box of 24 in less than 24 hours :) They're super low calorie and have Splenda (so they're "sugar free"), but I really just need to stop buying them. My mom said when she was pregnant with me she would get three shakes at McDonald's, vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, and drink from each until they were gone - so I guess I'm not doing so bad!

My Massachusetts baby shower is next weekend and although I'm looking forward to it, once it's over I know I'll be sitting around just WAITING for the baby to come. My doc actually told me to pay close attention because for alot of women labor can be triggered by their shower - you think you're relaxing and just opening gifts, but it can be a bit overwhelming. I've been having braxton hicks quite a bit and they don't bother me, I just pay close attention, take a walk, drink some water, and I'm fine.

My blood pressure has been under control and I've gained 19 pounds as of my last doctor's visit. My hands and feet are definitely starting to swell, but I just try to shake it off and not think about it. Now I'm just anxious to see what this little dude is going to look like!!

xoxo