31 Weeks

I feel: BUSY!

Happy or Moody: Irritable somedays

Showing: Obviously.

Maternity Clothes: The jeans in this week’s picture are a pair that I have been trying to rock the rubber band (or in this case, belly band) trick with, but I have officially given up. I am writing this blog post in my underwear from the kitchen table because that’s how frustrated I got with these pair of jeans. I have vowed to invest in a pair of maternity jeans and shorts for the remainder of my pregnancy. Jeans – 1, Natalie – 0

Exercise: Dog walks.

Miss Anything: You know, I’ve been craving an amusement park ever since I got pregnant. Of course, I can’t ride rollercoasters.

Anything make you sick/queasy: Nope

Movement: Tons – all day long! She’s big enough now that I can tell the difference between her kicks, punches, stretches and rolls.

Excited for: Another attempt at the 4-D sonogram TOMORROW. Hopefully all of her recent activity is a good sign, and she’ll be more active for us tomorrow.

Favorite Moment of the Week: What could also be counted as my least favorite moment of the week was my friend Laura (aka Chicken’s) goodbye party on Saturday night before she moved on to her next big adventure in Alabama. Luckily, she will be back for the shower in April and will hopefully visit lots afterwards as well. Unfortunately I didn’t get a picture with Chicken (I’m terrible), but I did score a picture with the other mama-to-be at the party, Sarah Hanson. Sarah and I became friends working together for a few years at Apple. She is also expecting a little princess Ellie Jane, due 3 weeks after Baby M. So exciting!

Mike and I have been discussing selling my car for a few months now. Back in October, he traded in his Volt for a 2013 Chevy Equinox – the new family car. Actually, I was told it was was my “gift for carrying his child” (silly, but so cute). He’s been driving it since then, but last week we took a closer look at selling my car for something else. We knew Baby M’s arrival would be here before we knew it, and with everything coming up – family visits, the shower, friends’ wedding, etc. – this past weekend seemed like a great time to get started. Little did we know that after posting my car on Craigslist on Saturday, it would be sold in less than 5 hours. This put us in a frenzy to find a car on Sunday, before the work week started. Luckily, after a day of hunting, Mike found a Chrysler 300 with his name on it, and I am now comfortable in my mommy-mobile. Sometimes, looking back at all these big decisions we’re making financially and otherwise, it’s absolutely crazy and wild that life is moving so quickly. But it all feels so natural and comfortable.

I can tell you right now, 1 year ago today I would’ve never thought I’d be here. I didn’t think I’d be seriously dating someone I’m head over heels in love with, let alone engaged, living together and having a child together. But I am, I do and we are. And it’s the best thing ever.