Looking

I've really been thinking hard about what things we really need to buy for this baby. After having 4 babies I know at this point what things I will most likely never use. Tonight while I was out shopping I browsed the baby section and found a pack'n'play I love and will be getting for sure. I love how compact it is for all it does. It's a bassinett, changing table, play pen, diaper stacker, etc. all in one. Now that I know I won't be taking him upstairs to his room anytime soon I think something like that will be convenient to have on the main level. Does anyone else who reads here have any must haves for a new baby? Anything they bought that was a total waste? I'd love to know ahead of time.

Happy Thanksgiving

In honor of the Holiday, here's my 23 week belly shot!

23 Weeks 1 Day

This pregnancy continues to fly by without too much drama. Especially as of late. So instead of talking about what's going on (same ol' same ol') I thought I'd list a few of my favorite foods this pregnancy:

• mashed potatoes and gravy
• rolls
• chili dogs (this one is weird because I'm usually not a fan)
• Burger King (also not usually a favorite)
• Stew made with roast meat
• eggs 'n toast
• milk and chocolate milk
• pink lemonade

Those are just a few of my favorites. With the girls I was much more into sweets. This time I'm all about the real food. I'm so excited for tomorrow. I love being pregnant at the holidays and not having to worry about what I'm eating. Sweet bliss......

More Stuff

Today we did some more shopping for the new little one. It is so fun to look through the clothes. This time of year is really great for sales too. Since he's coming in March there are lots of fall clothes that will work great that are on sale and clearance. Today we bought 5 new snuggly designed onesies, two pair of pants that coordinate with all 5 tops, and an overall outfit for church. He's doing so good on stuff so far.

Tonight as I was laying there kicks could be felt on my belly. Everyone, including Boo, took turns having a feel. It's amazing that even the 5th time could be this exciting, but it is. It is every bit as exciting as the very first time. I think it helps that our whole family is so excited. The other day the girls got into an argument over who would be the very first person to hold him after he was born. I solved that one quickly. It will be me. You can bet on that!

Huge

I knew this was coming. I've never quite been able to escape it. Massive weight gain. This time I made it farther than ever. For the first 18 weeks I lost a pound or two but no gain. Granted I started out overweight so it's not like I was lookin' good or anything. Then this last couple of weeks the pounds found me. I don't know if it was the fact that everyone has been sick and we were so sedentary. It may just be my luck. Either way it's happening. It's a vicious cycle too. The bigger I get the less I feel like doing and the less I feel like doing the bigger I get. Oh well, I keep telling myself, I've lost it 4 times, what's one more?

A Rant

I tend to sugar coat things sometimes. I want to remember things as perfect and wonderful so I convince myself they are. Well in this case they're not. The pregnancy is great. Really it is. I feel great, the baby's growing good, what more could you ask for? Maybe a competent doctors office would be a good start. I like my OB I really do. It's the same doctor I had for both Midge and Boo as well. In the months before I became pregnant with this baby the office made some major changes. Instead of being a private office it combined with a hospital affiliated practice. They moved to a different building and the entire staff changed.

Unfortunately it was not a change for the better. Many services that were offered through the old office are now only offered through the hospital. This is not nearly as convenient as what I was used to. The new nurse is horrible. I tried to give her the benefit of the doubt I really did. She is new and I understand that, but she acts irritated and annoyed with any questions I have and I really don't ask many. I have never been a nightmare patient. At my appointment yesterday she didn't take a urine sample, didn't ask how having the flu went, and didn't ask if I had been having any more problems. I would've brought any of this up on my own if I could have gotten in a word edgewise. We had already decided that this will be our last little one but if it wasn't I would be forced to go somewhere else next time.

Long Wait

I love the fact that when I leave after an OB appointment I have the reassurance that things are progressing normally. At this point though, I sometimes find the visits to be a bit of a let down. I don't know what I expect really. Take today for example. My appointment was at 11 am. They require you to arrive and check in 10 minutes early. So the girls and I got there at 10:50 and I was called back at 11:30. I was finally seen by the doctor at 11:45 and out the door by 11:50. A whole hour for a 5 minute visit. I do enjoy hearing the heartbeat, but at this point I'm feeling the baby move, a lot, so it's kind of assumed. At least I only have a few appointments left before I'm in the home stretch. That's when things get exciting again!