I woke up this morning feeling the snugness of my wedding/engagement rings. Like all pregnant women, I knew this day would come. The water retention and stubby fingers phase is finally here. I haven't taken off my rings since the day we got married - not even when I sleep or shower. In fact, I don't remove any of my jewelry (watch, necklace, earrings) so I tend to get very attached to it. I was sitting on the edge of the bed and saying goodbye to my gorgeous engagement ring when it dawned on me that it will now appear like I am single. This idea struck me as funny so I decided to share it with Gene. It wasn't just sharing, I actually said, "Now that I won't have a wedding band on, all the single men will probably be all over me. Doesn't that scare you?" At this point he proceeded to laugh (a little too hard) and reassure me that all the men will in fact be lining up to get my digits. He's so sweet....even when he's lying.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Baby Brain
They say that mothers-to-be tend to become pretty scatterbrained in the last months of their pregnancy. I had no clue what that even meant....until last week. It was a beautiful Friday afternoon and I was coming back from my doctor's appointment when I spotted a package on my stoop. The UPS or FedEx guys tend to leave stuff on my front porch if no one is home in our apartment or the apartment above us. Usually, I would pick up the package and (like any normal person) see who it is addressed to before deciding what should be done. Not today. I picked up the box and carried it inside, as if I am the only person who lives in our building. It never even occurred to me that this might be for someone else. OK, you're probably thinking...that's stupid but....it happens. After opening the package, I stare at the 'bugaboo Bee Graco car seat adapter' for a good few minutes. It would be at this point that one should think, "Let me check the label on this since I probably picked up someone else's package." Oh no, that's not what happens. I start to get angry at some unknown company for sending me the wrong item. In my head I am already arguing with customer service reps for making a stupid error. After digging through the package and not finding a shipping slip, I am even more frustrated. For some strange reason (not due to logic) I decide to look at the label on the box to see if maybe that will give me some indication of what is happening here. Sure enough, I see the address label and the name of my upstairs neighbor. Ooops. I proceed to write a 3 page long apology note for ripping through her package and wish her luck with her new baby.
Gene's Corner:
(after telling him the above story)
"Umm, remind me to not let you pick up our luggage off the conveyor belt when we travel"
Gene's Corner:
(after telling him the above story)
"Umm, remind me to not let you pick up our luggage off the conveyor belt when we travel"
Friday, February 19, 2010
Approaching month 8!
I just returned from the doctor and was relieved to see that I only put on 2 lbs in the last 3 weeks. It seems like I am finally done putting on weight like it's going out of style.
This week also marks a point in the pregnancy that now requires me to see my doctor every two weeks. While I dread having to sit in his waiting room more often, I am excited because this is signaling that the end is near. Speaking of waiting rooms...there were two women there chatting, and one said to the other, "I have been so bored, so when I was 39 weeks, I put the crib together." This really blew me away mostly because I don't think I would even bother attempting the assembly in a non-pregnant state, but doing it at 39 weeks is just pure madness. I should also mention that the woman was probably about three times my size and looked....well....let's just say she looked like she meant business.
Getting to the doctor has also gotten a bit tougher. Gene was surprised that I still walked the one mile to the office, but the usual 15 minute walk probably took a good 25 minutes. I was on the phone with Gene the whole time, who kept telling me I am walking too fast. He's so cute.
On the way home from the office I was talking to my grandma who said that now is the time to start taking things a bit easier and not over exert myself. While that advice sounds solid, I have been more active than ever running from one store to the next buying all sorts of cute little baby stuff. I catch myself shopping (and being on my feet) for hours before I realize that I am about to pass out. Who knew this baby stuff was so much fun!
This week also marks a point in the pregnancy that now requires me to see my doctor every two weeks. While I dread having to sit in his waiting room more often, I am excited because this is signaling that the end is near. Speaking of waiting rooms...there were two women there chatting, and one said to the other, "I have been so bored, so when I was 39 weeks, I put the crib together." This really blew me away mostly because I don't think I would even bother attempting the assembly in a non-pregnant state, but doing it at 39 weeks is just pure madness. I should also mention that the woman was probably about three times my size and looked....well....let's just say she looked like she meant business.
Getting to the doctor has also gotten a bit tougher. Gene was surprised that I still walked the one mile to the office, but the usual 15 minute walk probably took a good 25 minutes. I was on the phone with Gene the whole time, who kept telling me I am walking too fast. He's so cute.
On the way home from the office I was talking to my grandma who said that now is the time to start taking things a bit easier and not over exert myself. While that advice sounds solid, I have been more active than ever running from one store to the next buying all sorts of cute little baby stuff. I catch myself shopping (and being on my feet) for hours before I realize that I am about to pass out. Who knew this baby stuff was so much fun!
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Buying stuff at Buy Buy Baby!
Gene and I spent pretty much the entire Saturday in Paramus NJ and LOVED every minute of it. Let me explain. We were in Buy Buy Baby with our 'gun' in hand, registering for all the baby stuff we will need in the first few months. I have to say it was a LOT of fun to test and compare all the different products. We even bought our first big purchase- a crib!
I didn't think we would be one of those gullible first time parents that bought everything organic and pretty much picked out the most expensive item regardless of what it was. Turns our we are those suckers after all. This morning on the way to work I told Gene that I will try to stop by Daffy's to buy some clothing and his response was, "Don't buy anything that isn't organic. I don't want my daughter wearing crap." It was very cute, but also made me realize that I created a monster. Sigh.
In other news, my weight gain has slowed down significantly but my stomach keeps growing at warp speed. Sometimes, I look in the mirror, and think, "who is that fatty looking back?" Pregnancy is a crazy crazy thing and little Baby Klayman is running out of room to kick so she has resorted to trying to stretch out, which makes my stomach appear deformed and quite scary.
Gene's Corner:
Gene thinks it's cute to make a beeping noise when he catches me walking backwards.
In other news, my weight gain has slowed down significantly but my stomach keeps growing at warp speed. Sometimes, I look in the mirror, and think, "who is that fatty looking back?" Pregnancy is a crazy crazy thing and little Baby Klayman is running out of room to kick so she has resorted to trying to stretch out, which makes my stomach appear deformed and quite scary.
Gene's Corner:
Gene thinks it's cute to make a beeping noise when he catches me walking backwards.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
30 Weeks!
The picture at the bottom reminds me of the classic 'fat guy in little coat' scene from the movie Tommy Boy.
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There are obvious things (crib, stroller, etc.) that every parent needs and then there are the little things that we might not need but can be huge time and/or money savers. Here are some items that my mommy friends can't do without:
Setting: Gene and I are walking to work discussing baby items
Anna: What do you think about a Diaper Genie?
Gene: Hmmm, yeah I don't know if we need one of those.
Anna: I totally agree. I think it's the equivalent of having a garbage can in your bedroom. Not cute.
Gene: Actually, it's the equivalent of having a poop bucket in your bedroom.
Anna: Touche, Gene. Touche.
- Disposable Diaper Pads
- Pacifier Pods
- Boppy Lounger
- Bottle Drying Rack
- Microwaveable Bottle Sanitizer
- Video Monitor
- Onesies
- Swaddling Blankets
Setting: Gene and I are walking to work discussing baby items
Anna: What do you think about a Diaper Genie?
Gene: Hmmm, yeah I don't know if we need one of those.
Anna: I totally agree. I think it's the equivalent of having a garbage can in your bedroom. Not cute.
Gene: Actually, it's the equivalent of having a poop bucket in your bedroom.
Anna: Touche, Gene. Touche.
Monday, February 1, 2010
I am no math whiz...
If you recall my post at about 22 weeks, I was back from the doctor and my weight gain was + 14 lbs. I am now 28 weeks and it seems that in just six short weeks, I managed to swallow a very large baby, because my new total is +23 lbs. How does one gain 9 pounds in 6 weeks?!?!? Ugh, now I have to revise my original prediction which estimated that I will gain 29 pounds for the duration of the pregnancy. The new prediction is....35 lbs (and not a pound more!).
In other news, I am officially in the third trimester and in just 2.5 short months, I will be a mommy! Time has really flown and I am soooo thankful to have had such an easy pregnancy and really hope it can continue this way until the very end.
In other news, I am officially in the third trimester and in just 2.5 short months, I will be a mommy! Time has really flown and I am soooo thankful to have had such an easy pregnancy and really hope it can continue this way until the very end.
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