That Time I Got Stuck in the Bathtub

Yep.  decided to take a nice bath with my Lush bath melt and could not get out of the tub.  I ended up having to yell for Jon to come help me and even then it was touch and go.  Sigh.  No more baths for this mama for a while.  At least it was nice until the getting out part!

In other news, we are raising a preteen.  This is challenging.  The fun thing is he tries to use excuses and really thinks we aren't going to figure it out!  For example, Josh is playing the oboe this year in band.  He is to bring it to our house when he's with us so he can practice.  Last time he was with us, we asked if he had practiced that day (Friday) and he said yes.  So we asked him to break the oboe out and play us what he was working on.  His face was priceless!   He was like a deer in headlights!  He started stuttering around his words and of course come to find out he had not practiced b/c when he put the oboe together, no sound would come out.  All he needed was a new reed, but he didn't know that.  I have no idea how long he thought he could get away with playing with no sound.  Sigh.

Preggo Pic and Five Senses

Figured I'd do a quick preggo pic since I actually got ready with makeup and everything.  We are off to our 2nd baby shower (we are so blessed) so look for that post to come!

Five Senses for Today:
Hearing: Topeka purring.  He's been extra lovey lately :)
Tasting: Chocolate milk and Boo Berry cereal.  Nom...
Seeing: Little dude's rump sticking out at me.  He really likes to stick out his tush, lol!
Smelling: Bath and Body Works Leaves candle.  Tis' the season!
Touching: Baby clothes!  Time to get all of these washed and ready to go! 

And that's that.

Where to start.  It's been a month since I updated and I can't say a whole lot has happened.  I did have my first baby shower!  I forgot to take my camera (stupid preggo brain) so I'm waiting on pictures from my mom.  It was such a wonderful time!  I got to see my family and spend time with them which was awesome!  We got a lot of good stuff for our little dude.  Huge thank you to all who came!  I'll add pictures once I get them.  Of all the times to forget my camera.  

For the past couple of weeks Jon and I have both been sick with a cold so we've been early to bed and not doing much.  We did go to a cabin with his family over the weekend of the 5th.  Jon and Josh had fun, but I spent most of the time in bed because of my cold.  It's finally starting to wind down and we're both feeling better.  I did manage to get a few pictures while we were there.

My Pregnancy Faves

Since I'm in the home stretch I figured I'd jot down my favorite preggo things.  Here they are.

1. Maxi Dresses - These were my favorite thing to wear while I was pregnant!  They were comfy and had the added bonus of covering my legs if I didn't feel like shaving!

2. The Belly Book by Amy Krouse Rosenthal - I wanted to keep a pregnancy journal, and there are so many out there I wasn't sure which one to choose. I honestly chose this one because it looked cute, lol!  I have loved this journal though!  It has both questions for you to answer and also areas to just make your own notes.  Also, it wasn't too mushy!  It kept tracking my pregnancy fun!

3. What to Expect When You're Expecting app - I had this app on my phone and it gave me daily and weekly updates.  I really enjoyed reading the little tidbits each day and the weekly updates!

4. The Baby Bump by Carley Roney - I really liked this book!  It was informative, but still easy to read which is nice when baby brain takes over!

5. a body pillow - I didn't feel the need to invest in an expensive pregnancy pillow, so I just bought a body pillow at Target.  That thing was a life saver!  I had a lot of hip pain because Linus was so low and I wouldn't have gotten a wink of sleep if I hadn't had that body pillow!

6. Lubriderm Advanced Therapy Lotion - I have pretty bad allergies and one thing I was sensitive to before pregnancy was smells.  Perfumes and scented lotions can be awful for me and with my hyper sensitive preggo smell abilities it's been even worse!  This lotion is barely scented and doesn't bother my allergies at all.  It also kept my dry skin nice and moisturized!

7. TUMS -  I don't really need to explain this one do I?

8. Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Massage Cream for Stretch Marks - I can't say that this keeps you from getting stretch marks.  I've had stretch marks since puberty (thank you predisposed genetics), so I'm just used to having them.  I have been getting more in the last month or so so I decided to treat myself to this cream.  Like I said, I don't know how much it actually works for the marks, but I love the smell and it makes your skin super soft.  I've really enjoyed using it.

Oh Myyyyy

People keep telling me to enjoy being pregnant while it lasts.  They say I'll miss feeling the baby move.  I don't know what kind of children these women had, but I personally am looking forward to life without a kung fu master in my body!  I mean this kid must be a Jackie Chan wannabe because he is constantly on the move in every nook and cranny my body cavity has!  Maybe he thinks he is fighting an epic battle of sorts.  Sometimes it's cool, but somehow I just can't see missing it the way I'm told I will.

Anywho, the weather here has finally become fall like and I am loving it!  Yesterday Jon and I had a wonderful day out and about and we so enjoyed being able to drive around with the windows down letting the cool air blow through.  We also have opened our house up and I love sleeping with the windows open!!!  I can't wait to hit the pumpkin patch and drink apple cider and have weenie roasts and watch Hocus Pocus, and wear sweaters, and...ok yeah you know, fall stuff!  I love fall!

Yesterday we went out to Red Lobster for the endless shrimp and it was sooo good!  We go every year to celebrate our anniversary (it's on Wednesday).  We also stopped by Bath and Body Works and I got a pumpkin spice latte at Starbucks!  Topping that off with a couple hour nap and my day was perfect!!!  Of course it means that today will be spent catching up on house chores, but it was so worth it.  We are trying to soak up as many just us days as we can before little dude gets here.  I can't wait to meet our son, but at the same time, I am going to miss being able to miss our alone time.  I suppose everybody feels that way!  Well I suppose I should get something done today, specifically laundry, the bane of my existence.  Hope everyone is having a fantabulous weekend!

Happy Labor Day Weekend!

The cat has started an annoying habit of coming in to bed very early in the morning and purring against my belly. This in turn wakes up little guy and he decides to kick like crazy and keep mommy awake. 4 mornings in a row this has happened now. They are already in cahoots! I'm doomed!

That was my facebook post this morning.  It's safe to say I'm going to need a nap today.  Anywho, I'm super glad it's a 3 day weekend!  Then again, who isn't?!  We didn't have any big plans for the weekend.  We have Josh so yesterday we went swimming at the Hardwick grandparents and ate homemade ice cream (thank you Sonnie!).  Today we made a visit to the Rhoades grandparents and put together the crib.  Tomorrow Jon and I might go see a movie.  Basically just doing whatever.  Staying in the air conditioning hoping fall will come to us soon.  I'm ready for crisp weather and pumpkin everything!  I already started burning my fall candles!  That's about all we've been doing on this lovely long weekend.  Oh yeah and I just have to mention that I am loving the following articles about pregnancy/mommyhood

• stop-acting-like-bouncing-back-from-labor-is-even-possible
• The Mom Phrase I Really Can't Stand

3rd Trimester Heat

Of course as soon as I enter my third trimester of pregnancy, the temps soar into the 90s with no sign of coming down.  Discomfort, I'd like you to meet Uncomfortable.  Why don't you have a baby and call it Sarah?  Woops, too late.  Seriously though, this third trimester business is no joke.  I am constantly hot!  Poor Jon is going to be sitting in the air conditioning in November!
We got our crib over the weekend, and a few other things have come in that we ordered.  The nursery is actually starting to look like a nursery!  I have to say it just makes me more impatient for him to get here.  I mean, I want him to stay in until fully baked, but I'm just so ready to meet him!
The big debate lately in our house is whether our little dude with be born with hair or not.  See Jon's family always has babies with full heads of hair.  My family is more mixed.  Some of us are bald, some have a wee bit of hair, some have lots of hair.  Jon thinks the baby will have tons of hair, I think he's probably gonna have...not so much.  Hence the great hair debate of 2013.
So in other news, I got to take newborn photos of this little girly over the weekend!

Isn't my new niece beyond gorgeous!?!  Sigh.  Once again, just making me even more ready to meet my baby!  Gah!  So that is pretty much it.  

Roselynn Elizabeth

Friday we got to welcome our new niece Roselynn Elizabeth!

Isn't she gorgeous!  8 lbs 11 oz and 20.5 inches long.  Holding her just makes me impatient for our little dude to get here!

Proud Momma and Poppa 

In Other News

Sup?  Around these parts, not too much.  Jon and I took last weekend to register for our little dude.  We hit up Babies R Us and Target.  We had a lot of fun with it, although there were a couple of overwhelming moments.  And we did get into a little argument over car seats.  But we got free stuff out of it!  Both places give you a bag filled with stuff when you register with them.  We had lunch with my family and it was great!  It was a little crazy considering there were around 18 people, but it was so nice for all of us to get together!  Sadly, I didn't get a picture.  I was too busy gabbing with my sisters :)   Oh and Jon got to feel our little dude kick for the first time!  We were watching Terminator and I think he was inspired by the sounds of gunfire and Arnold because it was like he was having an all out brawl in my belly!

In other big news, this guy is starting middle school next week!  I have no idea how this happened.  I am so not ready for this part.  I mean, Jon is doing the big talks that come with this time, like puberty.  And he'll get to do it again in another 11-12 years.  I am not talking about puberty with a boy.  I have no penis, I have no perspective!  That's about all that's been happening around here.  The weather has been amazing, so we've just been relaxing and enjoying quite time while it lasts.

Let's Talk About Sex

Sex during pregnancy.  Now that's a topic.  The books and doctors always say the same few things about sex.  No more missionary position, it can feel better than ever, and no you can't hurt the baby.  They never seem to mention how awkward it can be.  I mean, you have this massive belly to work around which is your first issue.  Changing positions takes a lot longer than it used to, not to mention you are having to get creative with those positions in the first place, since missionary is out.  Plus that belly makes a position that was great two days ago incredibly uncomfortable tonight. Then there are the breathless moments.  Not breathless with passion, but breathless because the alien inside you has taken up too much room or kicked you.  Let's face it, it doesn't take a whole lot to get a preggo out of breath anyway!  And let's not forget about the real laugh inducers like farting or having to get up to use the bathroom!  Because ladies it will happen, but relax because by the 3rd or 4th time you fart in the middle of sex, it won't even faze you or your hubs.  Believe it. You might also feel a bit self conscious about the new bod you have, I certainly did!  I just felt unattractive and weird when I had to take time out to adjust my belly in the middle of the moment.  But trust me, this is where the books get it right.  Your husband really does think you're gorgeous with the extra pounds and that big old belly!  And I don't think there is a man alive that would mind taking a moment for you to adjust/catch your breath.  They get to look at you naked and they will get what they want in the end.  Win win! 

 Sex isn't all bad while pregnant.  Your orgasms can be bigger and better than ever, which in my opinion is the least those pregnancy hormones can do for you.  With all the crazy stuff they do to you, the least they owe us is a great orgasm!  And one you won't hear talked about often is that it can be great for that lovely pregnancy constipation.  Although this can lead right back to the awkward having to use the bathroom in the middle of the moment.   I think the best approach to these awkward moments it just to be able to laugh at yourself.  My husband and I have ended up breathless with laughter instead of passion on more than one occasion.  And you know what?  It didn't even kill the mood.  I think the key was talking about  pregnant sex before the moment arrived.  Jon and I sat down once my belly was burgeoning and talked about the ups and downs that can happen and agreed to just roll with the punches.  Or the farts.  Whichever :)