It's been an amazing whirlwind of 2 weeks since my last blog. I think the biggest thing that has happened is that my stomach has pretty much popped. Strangers are noticing that I have a belly, and even at the grocery store, I was asked when I'm due. :) Made me smile for sure. I'm starting to talk to our little girl and when I do I get all teared up. I started crying randomly (one of many times) on the couch last night because I thought of how much fun it's going to be taking her to the park. It's the little daydreams and thoughts like that that get me all choked up. She's still kicking up a storm -- I cheer her on, "Kick, baby girl, kick!" I'm a dorky mom-to-be, I know. I bought a lullaby album on iTunes (it's Disney music) and I play it to her via my iPhone. I think she digs it. I read somewhere that once the baby is born, they respond well to the songs they were used to hearing in utero. Paul said that I should be realistic and play her some Black Eyed Peas right now cause that's what will be on in the house once she's born anyway. He's got a point there. :)I ordered a baby book and baby's 1st year calendar today off of Amazon. I've been on the hunt for the perfect book that has everything and I pretty sure I've found it. I'm having fun filling out the pregnancy book so the baby book should be even more awesome. The downside is I just really hope I have the time to fill it out. I know I love looking at mine (thanks Mom!) so I need to be committed to completing it.
This past weekend we went to San Diego for Joey's wedding - it was so much fun! Not only did we get to see our Joe-Joe marry his lovely bride Suzanne, we got to spend a long weekend with family and friends. The top questions we were asked this weekend were: "Do you have a name yet?" (Nope, we have a list of probably our top 10 favorite names and will be naming her officially once we see her cute little face), "How are you feeling?" (I'm feeling great! By the nighttime, I definitely have stiffness in my upper legs and inner hips. But no more nausea, I can take anything but nausea again!), and "How's it been not drinking all this time?" (Haha, it's just as difficult as it sounds. If I weren't a social drinker than it wouldn't be hard at all. But I surely appreciate a few beers now and again. Truthfully, I'm so in love with our daughter already that the thought of her and talking about her with others is more than amazing enough.). It was fun being in the wedding, for sure! When we got the dresses measured awhile ago, I wasn't pregnant. Since then, my rib cage has expanded a few inches so it was definitely tight BUT I had the alterations person remove the wires so it felt much more comfortable. (BTW, Pauly killed his speech! Great job Dad!)This friday marks our 22 week milestone! Wowza! According to all of the pregnancy books, she is a little over 1lb now! I can't believe it, is it weird that I'm proud of her? LOL Anyway, so we will be taking our next set of belly pics this weekend and I'll post them on the blog.
Love you all,
Momma Dre
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