Marriage

So my LOVING husband posted this about me on his tumbler account with the comment:
 "This is totally my wife these days. Though that in no way makes the sentiment untrue."

 Also update on the pickle jar, it is still there but now empty. So the question is, was it better empty or full?

What a Wonderful Weekend

I am just loving my use of alliteration in this posts title!

We were able to make it down to Houston for the baby shower, yea!!! The McBride ladies certainly know how to throw a baby shower. Special thanks to Sharon, Joanie and Grandma McBride. I do not have a ton of photos, waiting on people to email them/post then on facebook. Here is a photo of my baby bump, it is kinda blurry.

It was tons of fun and the games we played were super cute. It is hard to believe with are in the final trimester, yea for 7 months! Although not really looking forward to seeing how big I am going to get or how big the scale goes. I have a doctors appointment this week, kinda nervous b/c I have been giving into my cravings.........a lot. Oh well. Off to finish some scrap-booking.

Gypsy What?

So I am totally hooked on TLC's new show My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding. It is actually pretty informative about their culture as well as the outrageous dresses. I try not to watch too much TV but I do watch some. These girls are getting married by 16/17. It is a very intriguing culture. I think Kristy and I will be having weekly phone dates to discuss the show! Had a fabulous lunch date with Sabrina and baby Adalyn. I think we both needed some adult conversation time b/c I stayed from 1230 til 1630, lol. It was really nice to relax in the Anderson's big lazyboy, hey I was laying down, and just chit-chat. Adalyn is such a cutie, about 12 lbs now!

Oh and remember that pickle juice I mentioned forever ago? Yea it is still there, WTF seriously?!

Whoray!

Bumble and I had a very good doctor's appointment. Bumble even decided to yawn for the camera, it was so adorable!! I have no idea how to just make a clip of the yawn but the minute I figure it out I will post it. Dr. Rinehart even said that we have an adorable baby, I guess Bumble was showing off for the sonogram. We couldn't see Bumble's hands, but apparently Bumble was playing with she/hes feet. Precious. Still on the bedrest with modified activity privileges, but I will take it. It really stinks that I can not work right now, but why stop a good thing? Obviously bedrest is what my body needs and Bumble still needs to cook. A few more months won't kill me. I still think it is funny to refer to myself as 'disabled.' I just have to not spend too much money :) I have been VERY good thus far.

Bumble seems to be much more active these past couple of days, which is cool. What is not cool is Julia is starting to get achy, yea for ligaments that stretch. I think I am just starting to get in the uncomfortable and awkward phase, whoray! James pointed out so nicely the other day that I was starting to waddle, thank you love.

So my rant for today will be that THR's insurance is not as fabulous as either James or I thought it was. Yea for hospital bills, FYI they really really super suck! All I am saying is that you would think that by working for a hospital, they would give you amazing coverage, but no.

On another and much happier note, Baby Natalie Perdon was born on May 27th. So happy for Caitlin and Terence!!!!! Y'all are going to be such great parents. I also got to watch Jay William Walters be baptized thanks to skype and my loving hubby. It stunk that I could not be there in person, however was cool to watch. I think he kicked his feet the whole time, it was very cute. James and I also got to experience Clark's first pool adventure on Memorial Day. The Adcocks and Gerstmanns grilled out and had a very relaxing afternoon, which ended with ice cream. YUM

Ok I am done posting for tonight, will probably post more often. Feel free to drop by and visit or call. Conversations of any kind are greatly appreciated. And finally.................................GO MAVS!!

Chillin' Is What I Do Best

I had a very nice birthday! On Sunday we had a relaxing family dinner with grilled shrimp, I do love me some shrimp. Yesterday I was treated to lunch by the lovely Leigha and little Delaney. It was nice to catch up with an old friend. I treated myself to an hour at the pool too, I figured laying in a floaty in the pool was essentially the same as laying on the couch. I had plenty of water and was a good girl and only there for an hour. (Which if you know me and how much I LOVE the sun, that is saying something.) James and I grilled hamburgers and had a relaxing evening. I am impressed with James b/c I noticed a beautiful birthday card around 6 months ago but did not buy it (I like to stock up on cards for other peeps). So I was pleasantly surprised when that was the card he gave me for my birthday! I just love him, plus his message inside was super sweet. After dinner we chilled and watched a movie, it was a really lovely end to a lovely day.

I did almost loose my phone at central market, but all was well.

Last week Katy asked me what kind of birthday cake I wanted, well being preggo makes one a little indecisive. Therefore on Sunday I had a chocolate chocolate cake from mommy, then Katy made me 2 cakes for Wednesday: chocolate mouse cheesecake with oreo and then a strawberry cake with vanilla icing and sprinkles, YUM. I had a piece of each yesterday and will probably be eating cake for the next week or so. Glad I do not have my gestational diabetes test this week :) I have actually started tracking what I eat in my weight watchers online account just to keep track of what actually goes in my mouth. I do not want to gain tons of weight b/c I am not as active as I once was, so this helps me be aware of what I put in my mouth. Although sometimes I look at what I actually ate and go WOW, pregnant women really do eat some random things. I really like it when I have to chart that I ate like 3 pickles, for some reason I LOVE me some spicy pickles.

Finally I had breakfast with the lovely Jenny Fickes this morning. Yea for decaf skinny lattes and blueberry muffins! Jenny has turned into ms travel-rama, jealous of all her trips! It was nice to catch up with her and just talk. I think that is the worst thing about bedrest, I have no one to talk to. Do not get me wrong, I love my alone time but I do find myself talking to Roxie much more than I used to. Poor James no longer gets his alone time b/c I am always here! Lindsey and Leyla (co-workers) are coming by this evening so that will be a nice treat.

Kinda bummed I have to miss Jay's baptism this weekend. James is going and hopefully will be able to skype the service to me. If not it will at least be recorded for me to watch once everyone comes home.

Hoping for an all clear next Tuesday to go to Houston, which I think might happen. I do not think I will be going back to work though, lol I do no think my doctor trusts me to actually do light duty. Honestly not sure if I trust myself. Bedrest with pool privileges is what I am now hoping for :)

Not the Birthmonth I have wanted thus far

So today was another doctor's appointment. Was kinda nervous but had been following orders and being a good girl. Good news! Baby Bumble is doing GREAT and so is mama. In fact we are both doing more than great, doctor was very impressed with all the measurements. I had the best measurement this entire pregnancy! Now the bad news still on bedrest! I did not realize how much I was looking forward to going back to work, even a little bit until he told me no. He actually told me a lot of no's, the most important ones are: No up to work for meetings; No traveling (he said do not plan on going anywhere for the rest of the pregnancy, then if he changes his mind and I can I will be pleasantly surprised). I am not a very happy camper. I can move around the house a bit more and still enjoy my excursions out, as long as I am not doing anything crazy. His main concern is that I am still on 26 weeks pregnant and delivering Bumble right now would not be the best thing. We also know 1 thing: Bedrest is obviously working.

So needless to say, Julia is pretty frustrated right now. I filed all my paperwork for short-term disability and took out my frustration on the dirty dishes that needed to be washed. Have not ruled out going to get a banana split for myself. Hey if I can not have a vodka tonic then I guess a banana split will have to do.

Honestly now that all the leave of absence and insurance paperwork is filed I might just be like keep me on bedrest with activity. That way I do not have to file it all again later. Just give me doctors note saying it is ok to go lay out at the pool and I will be a happy camper. I am really sad about not being able to travel right now, he said there is small chance that I will be able to go to Houston in 2 weeks for the baby shower but to not get my hopes up. I am going to have to miss my nephews baptism this weekend in Oklahoma, which I am really bummed about.

On a happier note, James's parents came to visit us this weekend. Marilynn and I relaxed with mani/pedis while Jerry and James put together Bumble's crib and dresser. It was a really nice visit. Grilled out Saturday night and the weather minus being a little muggy was really quite pleasant. James and I were also able to go see Missy and Robert tie the knot, so very happy for them! (Had to miss out on the reception, but we saw the important part!) Also got to stop by Taste of Addison and try some new foods. Julia got a funnel cake, YUM!!

Well I am in a little bit of a better mood but still not fabulous. I think a Braum's sundae of some sort is in my future along with some pride and prejudice. Will start scrap-booking tomorrow like whoa, b/c why not. I have nothing better to do. Plus if you want to come and visit, feel free. I will be here. Guess we shall see what the report is next Tuesday, fingers crossed and saying my prayers that I can go to Houston that weekend.

Doppler

James and I purchased a portable fetal Doppler while we were in the hospital, just to keep at home. More for peace of mind. Well we decided to try it out last night. James placed it on my belly and as soon as we found the heartbeat, Bumble kicked the Doppler.....hard. I mean super hard. The Doppler stick thing actually moved back. It was the first time I have seen my belly actually move (I know it is the first time James as seen my belly move), caught both of us off guard. I could not stop laughing after that. We are definitely going to have a soccer player. It was fun family time, we shall see what happens tonight.