37 weeks and 3 days

Geez Louise. This birth is really sneaking up on me. I'm getting nervous. I'm trying my best to stay relaxed and just trust my body. Afterall... "childbirth is normal, natural, healthy, and safe. And my job is to just relax and allow my baby's birth to happen." These suggestions from my Hypnobabies CD's managed to burn themselves in my brain. Everytime I start to think negative thoughts- this is what I tell myself. It seems to be taking the edge off, so I'm just gonna go with it. Haha. Wish me luuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck.

DISNEY CARS CAKE

My nephew, Joseph, celebrated his 3rd brithday this past weekend. The theme of the party this year was Cars- the Disney movie. So, in the spirit of the party theme- I made Jojo a cake. Not bad for my first try at making a professional looking birthday cake! And not to toot my own horn, but it tasted even better than it looked. Can't give you the recipe though. It's top secret. ;-)

MY VISION FOR THE BABY ROOM!

So, here are a few ideas I have for decorating the baby's room now that the mural is done. I'm sure it seems like a shmorgasboard of everything, but hey- that's my style. I can't wait to put it all together!

Crib

Dresser

A tropical fan to match the mural

A big, comfy chair and matching ottoman

A little red table cause red is cool and I think it goes with the teal on the walls

Some cute yellow check curtains to brighten up the room

A furry rug...as a tribute to Max since I cut him out of the mural. ;-)

A framed sketch

8 weeks to go!

So, I'm 32 weeks! The end is drawing near...or should I say "the beginning..." The old Katie would be so nervous right now thinking about the big day, but I've been using this Hypnobabies Home Study Course and I have to admit- I think it's working. Hypnobabies is basically a set of hypnosis cd's that you listen to for 5 weeks starting around 28 weeks that is meant to teach you techniques and suggestions that help you stay relaxed and comfortable during your natural childbirth. The kit also comes with a daily affirmation cd that can be listened to everyday. That cd is awesome because it's basically just a bunch of mantra's to give you confidence and support to go au naturale'. I love it so far, but then again- I haven't given beith yet. Haha. I'm sure my birth story will prove the whole Hypnobabies system right or wrong. To be continued...

In other news, me and Sarah finally finished the mural in the baby's room! That's one thing I can check off the list!! Now, I just gotta decorate! That's it for now. Just thought I'd pop in for an update.

28 WEEK PREGNANCY UPDATE

so, i had my 1 hour glucose test yesterday. all i have to say is if people told me how much blood i'd have to get taken after i got pregnant- i may have put it off until....well, until forever. i'm glad they didn't tell me. i like not knowing what i'm in for until it's too late. i wanted a baby, but if someone had said there was a chance they'd have to slice my ging-ging, stick it with a needle to numb the area and stitch it up...hey, i might have second guessed my decision. my advice to you is- get pregnant and THEN do your research. you're just better off. that way, you don't have a chance to back out. man, i'm such a wuss. although, i have noticed that pregnancy has definitely enstilled a new-found confidence in me. maybe not so much "confidence," but more like a sense of apathy. instead of crying and worrying 3 days before a blood draw- i've just come to the realization that there's nothing i can do about so just do it and get it over with. i have no feelings about it either way. i'm not excited, but i'm CERTAINLY not gonna worry myself to death and lose even MORE sleep over a small needle prick anymore. i have enough to worry about. this, i'm sure is another one of God's ways of preparing me for the "joy" of labor i'll be experiencing in a few short month. so, my new motto is "whatever." you need to take 8 viles of blood from me? awesome. you need to stick that group b strep swab where? go for it. if you know me, you would consider this HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGE progress considering i faint at the drop of a hat and am afraid of everything! seriously. name something scary and i get woozy just thinking about it.

in other news, we finished the patio!!! i don't have a before picture, but i will have to post a picture of the finished product. it looks FANTASTIC!! i can't wait to utilize it this spring/summer. special thanks to sarah, my sister, for building me the most beautiful planter box in the world and rory for making multiple trips to lowes last weekend. you guys rock the casbah!

whoa baby!

HIGH FIVE!

it's been a while! i am 24 weeks now (6 months pregnant to non-baby people)! Only 16 weeks to go.

A lot of stuff has been going on. First off, I feel a million times better. The morning sickness lasted for about 10 weeks, but only the middle 8 were unbearable. The good news for all of you ladies considering getting pregnant- it doesn't last forever. I started feeling better just in time for my sister, Fiona's, wedding at the end of February- which was awesome. I bought a few maternity items, and a few days ago- I started feeling the baby move. Not gonna lie. It's pretty cool! Nothing like a hardcore punch or kick yet. It mostly feels like a subtle bumping and rolling from the inside. Rory scraped, sanded and primed the middle bedroom, and we're planning on painting this weekend. I'll post a "before" picture soon and add progress pictures as the room comes together. Also, in preparation for the spring/summer weather- I'm getting my sister to make me a planter box for our front patio!! I also bought patio furniture too! I figure since I won't be able to go out and party on the weekends, I need a comfortable little sanctuary where I can relax on a warm, breezy night in order to fully enjoy the season. I'll probably post a before and after of the patio too when we start on that. Anyway- that's about it. Good talk. Buh-bye.

Baby Bump- 14 weeks!

Feeling much better. Not 100% yet, but I'm getting there. Just wanted to check in a post a picture of the baby bump!