Getting to know baby

The baby (Jackary as I affectionately, and Justin reluctantly, call him) is very active these days.
Last week I fell getting out of the shower (yikes- and yes, Justin properly lectured me) and when we went to our normal check up that afternoon, the doctor wanted to put me on a monitor for a while. It was so neat! First the baby was playing with and pushing the heartbeat monitor away- very active. Then he got the hiccups and you could see my whole stomach bouncing with them. It was neat to see and hear him at the same time.
Last night was apparently open gym night. Jackary was wiggling and kicking and really interacting with Justin as Justin chased him around my tummy, moving his hand as the baby wiggled away from him. It was a great chance for Justin to feel him for a prolonged period- and it was amazing to feel the interaction.
I am so excited to meet this baby, but at the same time it will be weird not to have him wiggling around with me all the time. We now have less than two months till the due date!!

Pitty party over!

Well, after re-telling the wedding weekend story many times, I can do it with a smile- and recognize that projectile vomiting in a church is pretty unusual and funny. Plus Jen's been so sweet, she puts it all in perspective.
Justin still hasn't been able to feel the baby ("Jackary" is my joke name for him, much to Justin's chagrin)- but finally saw him kick the other day- yey!!
I swear he's grown since Saturday- ever since I was sick, I feel full of baby, and very very big. I dunno. But I definitely look and feel pregant!
Ooo- and fun other news- another friend and co-worker had her baby on Monday. Between the two of us, Justin and I know 4 babies born in the last few months (8 in the last year)- its so fun to be part of a growing network of parents!

Worst pregnancy weekend

SO everyone probably knows that Jennifer and Andy were getting married this weekend- I talked about it non stop and I've been so excited! I skipped work on Friday to do fun pre-wedding stuff, went to the batchelorette party (at Skate Country- so fun!), got our nails done, had a wonderful bridal brunch, and then had a great rehearsal and dinner.
Thats when the fun ended. Friday night I got really really sick (read- uber morning sickness). Ultimately we went to the hospital early Saturday morning and spent several hours there with Justin sweetly sitting by my bed while I went in and out of a medicated doze- the good news is the baby was kicking around and doing fine. We left the hospital at 9am, in time for a nap before getting ready for the wedding. My mom came over to do my hair (since I missed the hair appointments), my make up, and got me ready since I was still feeling lousy. We got to the church, where I spent a little time with Jennifer- these are moments I will cherish.
Soon thereafter, Justin and I were sitting int he church waiting for picture when I vomited all over my hair, dress, shoes, the pew, and the floor. Great. Justin got me washed up for one picture with Jen. Then we left. My biggest disappointment in this pregnancy: I completely missed Jennifer and Andy's wedding.
Jennifer is one of my best friends and married her perfect partner. I did get to see what a beautiful bride she was, and I got to see the exchange of vows during the rehearsal, but I missed the real thing. I know they will have a lifetime of happiness and we'll all look back at this as a memorable story, but I'm still shocked and really upset that I missed it. Justin promises I can lord this story over the baby when he's older.... I'm so lucky to have such understanding and good hearted friends, and such an amazing, caring, and supportive husband.
And yes, I'm lucky that despite all the craziness going on in my body the baby continues to thrive- what a relief.

Baby Room

Here is our baby room thus far. We painted 3 walls a nice yellow color and 1 wall a cool blue color. As you can see our bedding is Nojo Jungle animal theme. We love the entire setup! Soon I will paint some of the animals onto the walls.

Big week!

The last week has been great- and super busy! Last weekend Justin's family came for Easter weekend- and it was the first time Nathan (J's brother) and his girlfriend Anita had been to our house. After tweaking sleeping arrangements (turns out I forgot our study door has a giant window- he he he), we had a great weekend. While here, Justin parents bought a crib and dresser combo that we've been eyeing! It was very generous! Although we had hoped to bring them home and assemble them, that didn't work out...
We also celebrated Easter with my family- and had a lovely dinner outside in perfect weather. That night we also got a call from my friend and co-worker Michelle who's baby was born early Monday morning. We got to visit them on Wednesday- Michelle is so excited, and Tyler is AMAZING! I can't wait for our little one to be here! Tyler pretty much absorbed all my free thoughts this week- he's enchanting.
Final excitement- the furniture Justin's folks bought for us came in early! On Friday night Justin, Alex, and I got and assembled the furniture- it looks GREAT! I'm hoping to post photos later, but its so exciting to have the nursery start to come together.
Oh- one other piece of excitement- I have now felt the baby moving a few times from the outside- so amazing. He's been largely quiet, so Justin hasn't had a chance to feel him yet, but this is such a neat milestone!

Ode to Tums

Amiee (34 week pregnant co-worker and friend) and I were reveling in the joys of Tums today- and Katy and Karen actually laughed! Ha! I have therefore decided to share publicly my new found love of Tums. I never used them before- but now they are dessert every night. I've got the pretty and delicious mix fruit flavors (taste like sweet tarts- I swear!) Today Amiee hooked me up with the mixed berry- I look forward to savoring them in about an hour. Yeahhhhh- living the dream.
So- embrace the Tums- and buy some for any and all pregnant women you know- they ROCK!

P.S. I'm still sick but less often- averaging one every 2 or so days- yeyeyeyeyyey! My boy is treating me well :)

Quickening

Yey! I finally feel the baby moving around inside. I have felt the movements for a few days- but on Tuesday I was finally sure it was him! Quietly sitting on my boss' couch, I felt the faint lurching of my stomach or pressure like a moth hitting a window. Its very weird!
We were so excited, that we spend Friday night with Alex and his stethoscope- after much poking and prodding, none of the three of us could hear the baby's heartbeat (though the three of us, and Belle, and Pete sound cool). Guess we'll try again next month!
Its amazing to feel a little being inside! I can't wait for Justin to be able to feel him, too (and Justin's pretty eager!)