Baby B's Nursery!!

Finally, the nursery is complete!! All we need now is a baby to put in there! lol... I've posted the pictures, but since there were SO many and blogger sucks when trying to upload more than 1 photo at a time, I did not put captions on them. However, I want to note...the paintings of the dogs were done by my dad back in 1971. 5 years before my sister was born and 13 years before I was born. Also, the closet...We live in the Kiebler Elf house, so we don't have much room. Baby and I share a closet. Which is okay for now, but mama really needs her own digs. Anyway, hope y'all enjoy the pictures!!

39 Week Update!!

OMG, how are we already here??? With only one week til my due date, I'm still scrambling to get things done. I still feel like I'm just going to be pregnant forever, but I know that's not the case.


How far along? 39 Weeks, 1 day
Total weight gain: 46 ish pounds
Maternity Clothes?: Yep.
Stretch marks? Yep and they itch like a MF. I'm lucky enough to get the pregnancy rash on top of it all.
Sleep: Not great. Acid reflux has set in. Fun times.
Best Moment this week: Getting the nursery done!
Miss Anything? Bending over and walking without feeling like I'm going to drop a baby at any moment.
Movement: Yep. Still rocking and rolling. They say at this point, movement slows. Not so much for this kid.
Food cravings: Milk again. Like crazy.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Just insane heartburn.
Gender: IT'S A BOY!!!!
Labor Signs: Contractions here and there, he's dropped a bit...I'm pretty sure I've lost my MP. For those who don't know what that is...you really don't want to know.
Symptoms: RLP, Contractions, swelling, can no longer walk without pain
Belly Button in or out? Eh, pretty much flat except one little piece at the top...
Wedding rings on or off? Back off. :-( The hormone induced dermatitis made it's return.
Happy or Moody most of the time: SUPER emotional. I may or may not be just a little terrified of what's to come.
Looking forward to: Meeting the kidlet. I'm so ready for this to be over and for him to be in my arms. This is pretty much still the case. This and football season which also starts in less than a week. WPS!!


I'm kinda hoping this will be my last pregnancy update. As much as I'd loooove to make it to September, I'm just THAT exhausted that I think even a week more of this is too much. I've been having little cramps here and there and so I'm hoping that's a good sign and that things are starting to be on their way. I have another appointment on Tuesday so I'm really hoping that everything that's gone on in the last week means that progress is being made. Keep your fingers crossed that by this time next week, our little Munchkin is here and we can start doing BABY updates!

Just a quick update

Just wanted to post a quick update, as I had a doctor appointment today. I am currently sitting at zero progress. So, it looks like Kidlet will be chilling a bit longer. I know...I could be at a zero and go into labor tonight, or I could walk around for a month at 3cm. But, for now, nothing happening. Which is good, because my house is again a disaster area and I have not finished the nursery. Although, I probably should get my ass in gear and finish up these little projects so I can try to RELAX!!!

Hospital Bag Post!

I felt you guys deserved an extra post today since I've been seriously slacking on my recipes and my Tip-tastic Thursday posts... So, here ya go...the required hospital bag post.


I've read enough of these posts and the comments to know that there really is no right way to pack. Some people take WAY too much crap that they'll never use...some people take WAY too much crap and use all of it. Considering we are an hour from the hospital, I'd rather take too much crap than not enough and need something. But I still feel my bags are pretty basic.

1) Post Partum Support Belt- I've heard these are pretty awesome at not only helping your belly shrink after birth, but making your now empty "bowl full of jelly" belly feel a little more normal. One of the things that most STM (second time moms) have said is that it is really disconcerting to go from having a rock hard big ol' belly to having a squishy lumpy big ol' belly.

2) Nursing gown and robe- Chances are, I won't have many visitors in the hospital. But, I do plan on taking lots of pictures with our newest Little and I don't want to be wearing those hideous hospital gowns. Plus, see above comments regarding belly. I'm already not going to feel just super confident about myself. Might as well TRY to feel as pretty as possible.

3) Suckers- Not sure if my hospital allows you to eat or drink anything, but there is no way I can go more than 3 hours without any sugar. As far as I know, suckers are usually okay because it's not really a solid that sits on your stomach and creates a choking hazard.

4)Toiletries- Apparently, that first shower after birthing a human being is pretty freaking special. You start to somewhat resemble a human being again. I've got little trial size shampoo and conditioner and deodorant...

5) Socks with grippies. I know the hospital provides some, but these are ultra fluffy. Don't mind the lone pink one. The partner is down in the laundry room...I just haven't gone down to get it yet.

6) Poofies for the shower- Pretty self explanatory.

7)Giant Granny Panties- The STMs are pretty divided on this one. The hospital provides mesh undies, which I hear are either awesome or craptastic depending on who you are. Figured it was better to be safe than sorry, so I packed them just in case.

8)Floatation Devices- Another big divider...some women will tell you that they don't make pads big enough to rival the industrial strength hospital grade ones, but some people say these work awesome if you don't like that "pillow between your legs feeling." Another Just In Case item. I honestly don't know which I'll prefer or need.

NOT PICTURED: Basic things like makeup, phone charger, laptop/charger, camera, and something to wear home. I figure I'll grab a pair of black pj pants and a comfy tee to ride home in. Also a few basic Forever 21 tanks. They can be modified to hook onto your nursing bra and they're $2.80 each. Way worth it over the $25 nursing camis. Also, toothbrushes, toothpaste and EOS lip balm.

Baby's Hospital Bag!!

1) Breast feeding pillow- A Godsend for holding up a brand new baby with those weak spaghetti arms you get from 9 months of being sedentary.

2) Soft Blanket- They'll have plenty of scratchy receiving blankets, but my little sweets needs something soft to snuggle up in.

3) Hootie- His first little blankie.

4) Going home outfits- One in NB size, the other in 0-3 month...just in case he's a big 'un. Some socks and some little mittens for his tiny little hands.

5) Hats!!- He needs all three...because they're freaking adorable and he'll need something to keep his noggin warm other than those hospital hats.

6) Extra receiving blankets- These are always in the diaper bag, they make handy burp cloths and you never know how long it might take to get an extra blanket during a 3am feeding at the hospital.

This is for me during labor. I'm hoping it comes in handy...it sure has been pretty nice around the house!


Anything else you guys can think of, let me know!!! We'll also do a post later to see how much of this shit I actually used. ;-P

38 Weeks!!

So, I've decided to make these updates every 2 weeks instead of weekly. At this point, everything is about the same...he's just getting bigger and neurological development is continuing as it will for the next rest of his life. I've also been slammed busy and exhausted so this is the best I can do for now...


How far along? 38 weeks, 2 days
Total weight gain: 45 pounds
Maternity Clothes?: Yep.
Stretch marks? Yep and they itch like a MF.
Sleep: Not very good. Insomnia has reared it's ugly head.
Best Moment this week: Banana Split with R. It was yummy.
Miss Anything? Everything.
Movement: His new favorite thing is to stick his feet waaaay out and his butt the other direction. Makes for an interesting look.
Food cravings: Sweets. Anything and everything sweet.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.
Gender: IT'S A BOY!!!!
Labor Signs: Contractions here and there, he's dropped a bit...
Symptoms: RLP, Contractions, swelling, can no longer walk without pain
Belly Button in or out? Eh, pretty much flat except one little piece at the top...
Wedding rings on or off? Back off. :-( The hormone induced dermatitis made it's return.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Moody. I'm exhausted and it shows.
Looking forward to: Meeting the kidlet. I'm so ready for this to be over and for him to be in my arms.


As you can tell...most of my answers are the same since 36 weeks... Things get a little boring towards the end. I'm just waiting for these contractions to actually be the real thing. That's the most terrifying part. Not knowing when or where it's going to happen. We went to the city Friday night and all I could think of was I better not go into labor and have to take 3 subways, walk 6 blocks, and drive an hour to the hospital. I'm really looking forward to the day when I can post my birth story, though... Hopefully he won't be TOO late.

36 Week Update!!

36 Weeks!
Baby is still the size of a honeydew!
He is 18.7 inches and around 5.8lbs.
He is now head down and preparing for delivery!


Sorry for the absence guys. It's been a busy and exhausting couple of weeks and quite frankly, baby hasn't been doing much, so....

How far along? 36 Weeks 4 days
Total weight gain: 41 pounds
Maternity Clothes?: Yep.
Stretch marks? Yep. Tiger'd up.
Sleep: Painful
Best Moment this week: Surprise Baby shower at work today!!
Miss Anything? My shoes.
Movement: He likes to stick his butt out the top of my belly.
Food cravings: Chick-Fil-A...blame the media.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.
Gender: IT'S A BOY!!!!
Labor Signs: Starting to get some real contractions. Baby has dropped and is head down.
Symptoms: RLP, Contractions, swelling.
Belly Button in or out? Still flat, but threatening to pop.
Wedding rings on or off? Back off. :-( The hormone induced dermatitis made it's return.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Super sensitive and emotional. Easily irritable. Uncomfortable...
Looking forward to: Getting the house completely ready for baby and for FALL!!!


Again, sorry for delays and absences. I've got a million things to do and no time or energy to get them done. But, Now that we're staring down the childbirth barrel, it's time to get crackin, and I'm just hoping that everything falls into place. I can't believe that in a few days, I'll be at term and that in just a few weeks, it'll be time. I am so excited and scared at the same time. It's really almost here.