beach

Well, woke up at 6:15 this morning and am still going. Yesterday we went to the beach and it was beautiful! It was so hot that I just wanted to go into the water so, I bravely took my shirt off and showed off my baby belly and went into the water. It was refreshing, considering it is Lake Erie water.

Monday, Monday...

Wow, this morning I woke up at 5:30am only to find myself unable to go back to sleep. So, I played on the computer for a bit, then decided to get some yummy sausage mcmuffins from McDonalds!! Came home and woke the hubby up and watched the morning news. It was time to take my morning shower and to my dismay, the water was not even close to hot. I jumped in the shower and the water was cold. I thought the cold was on all the way but, it wasn't. I turned the cold water all the way off and found the hot to be moderately warm. Minute after minute the water became colder and colder, and colder... Luckily it is the summer and nice and warm. Needless to say, I took a really quick shower this morning. I came to find out that father in law turned the pilot light off on the water heater the previous day and forgot to relight it. Other than that, my day went pretty well. Have had some contractions on and off today, but nothing unbearable. We'll see if baby Zoe comes during the full moon.

Ebay!!

Yay, I bid on a fall coat for baby Zoe and I won it today for only 9 bucks on Ebay! It says Baby Zoe on the front. I can't wait for it to come in. I need to start selling on Ebay again.

Greeting from white house

Here is a reminder for myself to contact the White House to get a greeting after the baby is born. Here is the link:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/

Rocky, soaps, and photoshop

Ah, it's Friday and I have not worked in 3 weeks! I love it! I don't know when the last time I was able to sit home and watch soaps. I am getting to know what is going on again so when I go back to work, I will be good for a while. Still no baby Zoe yet so I was playing with photoshop trying to make announceemnts. I think I found one I liked and hope it works out. Right now I am watching Rocky II with the husband and enjoying the AC.

I am such a nice auntie. Today I helped my neices and nephew clean their rooms. I did more of directing than actually cleaning and it worked out well. I am in the cleaning mode but there is nothing to clean around here so, I found work elsewhere. It feels nice not to actually go to work, I could do this full time!

I can't believe I only have a few more weeks left of being pregnant and a little Zoe will be here. Her room is all ready for her and so are we. Here is a peek at her room.

Checks??

I can't believe that people are still writing checks this day and age. Why is it that I am always stuck behind someone who is writing a check at the store? It happened to me again. My hands are swelling today and feel really tight just like my feet. It feels really weird. Maybe it was from all of the walking today.

Last Day!

Today was an eventful day for us. Today was my last day of work, yay!! I went to work around 8:00am and didn't feel quite right around 8:30. I was having some braxton hicks contractions until 9:30 when I knew I didn't feel normal. I felt sick and couldn't even talk on the phone to people. I ended up getting evaluated at the hospital and had only 2 contractions there in an hour. The nurse said that baby zoe will most likely come before her due date. It gave me a feel of what labor is going to be like. I came home and took it easy today and am officially done working until 2 months after baby comes. I am really looking forward to this freedom! Yay!!

Ultrasound

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Today we had another ultrasound and Zoe looked great! She was moving around a lot in there that's for sure. It was so awesome to see her again before she comes into the real world. Chad got some good video of her hearbeat too. Can't wait to meet our little girl!!!

Pregnancy really is easy to detect

Ok, so how can one not know she is pregnant? I really don't believe people who say they didn't know they were pregnant. I think they must be in severe denial and don't really want to be pregnant. I can totally tell that I am pregnant. Check out this story.

http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=344619

American and proud

Happy 4th of July! Yay, I have a day off tomorrow, I love holidays! Not sure what I am going to do with my free time but I bet I will work on the baby's room and clean the bathroom. My feet are swollen and feel so heavy right now b/c it is so hot in this house. Today I didn't get much done at work b/c I had to get my teeth cleaned...no cavities! Then, had court hearing and that took an hour and a half. So, I had a few moments to spare at my desk, picked up my free carseat, exchanged some baby stuff then came home and cleaned the changing table.

Pressure

It's Friday, checkup day, then back to work. Uhh, I don't feel like working late tonight but that is what I will probably end up doing. Then, probably end coming in this weekend. I am so annoyed. Zoe has been very active and likes to move around alot, she also likes to sit on my bladder. In the end, it will be worth it all. Had a baby shower last weekend and Zoe received a lot of stuff, she will look so cute in all the outfits. I can't wait to send her pics to everyone when she is born.

Oh, and have you seen Star Jones? She is sooo skinny that I hardly recognized her on TV this morning as she gave an interview. She has lost alot of weight that is for sure. Why they fire her and add Rosie O'donnell is beyond me. I think Rosie is annoying and loud.

I think I am going crazy!!

Work sucks and I am way behind on things. I have about 7 weeks to go until maternity leave and it seems I can't get anything done. I have to return 100 messages and have to balance that with getting paperwork and other stuff done. It's 7:11am and I can't shower b/c FIL is in the shower and I have to wait...arrrrhrhrhrhrh. The turkeys are walking around outside. At least today is a half day and I pick susie up from the airport this afternoon and we get down to business! Zoe is almost here!

Wow, I am 8 months already with less than 2 months to go now. I have been tired and took a nap yesterday and today. This week is another busy week at work for me. I think Zoe's head is down now b/c that is where I feel hiccups. Why aren't there any good shows on during the summer? I am so bored watching crap on tv anymore.

Uh, I feel sick today, don't know why. Maybe it is all the stress from work or something. That's all I can think of or could it be the taco bell I had for lunch? I am tired, cranky, and not feeling well. I have to work tomorrow and hopefully I will feel better by then. Yesterday we started childbirth classes and it was pretty cool. I need to go lay down or something.

Chad and Mon at Chocolate World

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Well, we are back from a little vacation we took in Hershey, PA. It was really nice down there and I had a great time being away from Dreary Erie. I can't wait to take baby Zoe there some day. We toured the mock chocolate factory, went on historic trolly ride, saw 3-D movie, walked the Hershey Gardens, and went outlet shopping/browsing. We also saw a couple movies, I was pampered with manicure, pedicure, and massage. Only 2.5 more months until baby Zoe is here and I can not wait!

I feel sick..

Ugg, today I had to drink 10 ounces of some orange glucose drink for my Glucose Tolerance test. The doctor checks preggo women to see if they have gestational diabetes that way. This drink is just sitting in my stomach and I could just vomit. OH ya, I had to fast for 12 hours too so one can only imagine how hungry I must be. But, it will be worth it in the end. Today I only work a half day so that is good...however I will be running my buns off b/c I have 4 appts. back to back. Oh what fun. I can't believe I have less than 3 months now until Zoe is here!!

Adjustment period

I haven't updated in a while. We have been busy moving the past few weeks. We moved in with my father in law and I hope we don't stay here long. I miss my kitties...He made my kitties move out b/c he couldn't handle their hair etc. Well, you can't confine cats, you just cant. So, my sister allowed them to stay at her house until we find a place of our own. Jekyll seems mad b/c he hisses at everything and Cyrus is getting quite at home. He is very laid back. I worry about Jekyll b/c he hates change alot. I will visit them every day for as long as I can and hope they adjust well. It is certainly taking a toll on me but I keep thinking that this is not permanent and that I will have my buddies back soon. Have you ever wondered if you really made the right decisions in life? I can't wait until Zoe is here so I can focus on her and know that we need to focus on our future.

Aching back :(

My back has been hurting since last Thursday and it is really bugging me. I hope this isn't a prediction of what's to come with this pregnancy. If it gets too bad then I will go see a specialist or something. I just don't feel like going to the chiropractor b/c I pay 15 bucks a pop and it seems to just fix me for the short term. I am sitting here on my couch and it smells so bad like someone is burning outside. I smell it everynight and oh, it stinks! Then in the morning Cyrus does his morning ritual at 6:30am Everyday, and I smell that too.

Too much going on, not enough free time...

Work has been super busy and there is so much changing going on in my life that I haven't felt like posting lately. Not like anyone reads this anyways. I can't wait to go to the Train concert this weekend. Finally a day to forget about everything and have fun. I am too serious of a person. The baby's been moving a lot lately, especially when I am laying down. Jekyll woke me up at 5:30 this morning meowing away. I thought we locked him in the back porch so I hurriedly got out of bed only to see him in front of the back door, wanting to go on the back porch. There must have been an animal under the porch or something. Anyways, I go back to sleep and wake up at my usual 6:30ish and finally up at 7. Had a big breakfast at work and Zoe sure ate alot. Got home late tonight and baked a cake. It is cooling down now but I can't wait to eat it!! My back hurts, I am tired, and it feels like my tummy is pushing outward and feels tight.