Baby Bump - 31 weeks

So this is how I really feel


This is a fake smile, Luke told me I was looking too frumpy

Don't get me wrong, I'm so lucky to be able to conceive, carry and have a baby. But...right now I'm not feeling it. Although I'm only 31 weeks, I feel like I'm 40 weeks right now. My back, my ribs, my hips and my belly skin hurt constantly. Right now I'm so irritable, impatient and spacey. I feel bad for those around me right now, I'm just not feeling myself and cannot wait to feel normal again.

Since being back in Washington, I've started retaining water. I was looking down at my calves the other evening and thought they looked a bit bigger. Sure enough when I pressed on them, an indention formed. My feet are starting to feel like pins and needles in the evenings too. Ahhh...the fun stuff you forget about when nearing the end of a pregnancy. It's all only temporary and the rewards are so much more lasting and worth it.

I'm getting so nervous, so much needs to be done before the baby is here and I feel like crap. I really hope I can get some of this stuff done before his arrival.

I apologize if this post sounds negative, this is just me venting at the moment. I'm truly excited about baby #2 and cannot wait to meet him soon.

Sarah, this one is for you...

Mmmm.... Almond M&M's

I was very low on my stash so I HAD to pick more up yesterday :-D

Worms

Kaitelyn finds it fun to play with worms and snails these days. It's so fun to see her explore!

Today, Luke worked hard to clean up our yards and make the outside of our home less of an eyesore. It was really sad to come back home and see all the weeds. Anyway...Luke found a nice looking worm for Kaitelyn and gave it to her. She loved it, it kept her entertained for about an hour. She walked around with it, she talked to it, she studied it and she pushed it on her swing. Yep, she spent about 20-25 minutes pushing that worm on her swing. It was so cute, it had fallen off a few times, but she was so proud and picked it right back up.

Not long after I went back into the house, Kaitelyn decided to pull the poor worm apart. She went up to Luke and said, "Uh Ohh...fix it Daddy, fix it". So Luke fixed the worm alright, he just tossed one half of the worm and gave her the other half. She was content.

AHHH....THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME

Boy, I cannot believe how fast time flies when you're having fun. Kaitelyn and I have been home for almost a week and it just seems like we have only been here for a few days. Luke is finally on his way home, he was able to get on the road this morning. We are excited, we miss him!!

So anyways...Kaitelyn and I have been a little lost being home. We're trying to establish a routine, but it's been a little difficult. However, I've have had a chance to see almost all of my friends here and it's been a real treat. It's been an emotional roller coaster with the pregnancy hormones and just missing everyone but totally worth it.

I can't wait until Luke gets home to help get things setup and organized for the welcoming of our little man soon.
We will busy getting his room established and Kaitelyn's too, she needs a new bed.

I went to the doctor one last time in San Diego on the 17th. It was surprisingly a good appointment. The nurse that saw me remembered me from one of the first times I was in. She was very informative and didn't seem too rushed. She told me that I was measuring 2 weeks ahead. So right now, I am 30 weeks, but look and feel like I'm 32 weeks along. The past couple of weeks have become more challenging. Since this baby is sitting lower, my back hurts more, my hips are really sore and other areas too. This baby is a major kicker. There are times when his is moving and kicking and I just have to stop what I'm doing. It actually hurts at times.

I see my doctor on the 1st, so we will know soon when we will be having this baby. I'm hoping maybe on 1/19/09. The reason is, Kaitelyn was born 6/19 so I thought it would be cool if this baby had a similar date of 1/19. I'll keep you posted. Oh yeah...we haven't really picked out any boy names but we will be working on that soon too.

So Long San Diego...

Kaitelyn and I are heading back home today :-) Although, it's only be a little over 4 months that we have been in San Diego, it seems like we have been here all year long. I'm sad to be leaving a beautiful city full of things to do as a stay at home mom, but I definitely won't miss most of the people. I'm so excited to be finally be back in our home with our own furniture and belongings. Luke is staying in San Diego to finish out his job. We decided it would be easier if Kaitelyn and I flew home early and let Luke drive straight through to come home when it's time.

I'm so excited to be going home!!!

Veteran's Day

~Thank You Luke~

Thank you for your service, dedication, and sacrifices you have made for our country.

We are so lucky to have you in our lives.

Today, Luke was able to get off work early to enjoy the Veteran's Day Parade downtown with Kaitelyn and I.

This was my favorite piece from the parade. This group of Marines performed a re-enactment of the 6 men raising a flag pole during The Battle of Iwo Jima. It was really cool to watch.

Afterwards, we strolled around the Gaslamp Quarter and had lunch at the Hard Rock Cafe. I enjoyed one of the yummiest BBQ pulled pork sandwiches ever, mmmm... my mouth is still watering over it.

So Cute

I love this picture. Kaitelyn doesn't pose for me very often, but she did at this moment and I love it. I have been busy packing and organizing our belongings as we are getting ready to go home really really soon. Kaitelyn was enjoying Dora on her portable DVD player and I had to get a picture.

Kaitelyn giving me her approval

"A,B,C,D,E,F,G"

That's what Kaitelyn said when I asked Luke last night if we wanted to ride the "T,R,A,I,N" today.

We went to the Zoo a couple of times this week and received some free tickets to ride the train in Balboa Park. Each time you recycle your Zoo park map, you are rewarded with free tickets to ride the train.

I thought it was super cute to hear Kaitelyn try to spell something out. We don't fool her everytime with the spelling though.

Oh Bummer!

So it has finally cooled down enough to want to venture to the San Diego Zoo. Out of all the days that I actually make plans to do this, IT'S RAINING. It's not just a little drizzle or shower. It's been raining for the past hour and it doesn't look like it's about to let up. I'm so bummed!! I guess we're off to the library instead.

Trick-or-Treating

So this was Kaitelyn's first year trick-or-treating. She had so much fun. We took her to Coronado Island where most of the businesses located on Orange Ave stood outside their doors and handed out treats to all of the little ones.

Kaitelyn was a real trooper, she walked the entire distance and made sure she was the one carrying her bag of treats. Although it became heavy and full, she would not let us help her carry it. I really enjoyed watching her excitement each time she was given a treat. She would over to me and say, "Look mama, I got 1 treat" or "Look mama...see". It was super duper cute :-)

Kaitelyn trying to hold on to her heavy bag of treats.