Soap Operas........

Ok, so you know I have watched AMC for like...ever. Well, they are all about bringing people back right now. They brought old Greenlee back which was cool cause I was ticked when she left (although I was getting used to the new one...kinda feel sorry for her getting the boot!). So anyway...they brought back this Angie and Jessie couple. I think they are like from the 70s cause I have never seen them before nor do I really care about their storyline. Right now I fast forward through most of theit scenes. If they wanted to bring people back...couldnt we get Babe or Dixie or someone else good?

So I also saw some of Days of Our Lives today....wow. Now that show has some people that have been on there for AGES! But all the young people like Belle and Sean are all different. I couldnt keep track of that! What an interesting life....to be a soap star!

Not much else going on. Cleaning my purse out right now....good times. If anyting exciting happens, will let you know ;)

BORED

Wow, was today ever a long day. I basically worked all day...but online. My back up has the flu...so the weekend guy covered for him. Well, he is still new to the day to day stuff so i was basically at beck and call online all DAY. UGH. I did accomplish a few things...
1) set up pediatrician. I know, very last minute but hey, its done. Im using a referal from my OB. If she sucks, we can change but atleast its done.
2) called hospital about a recliner. Matt is 6'3" and very concerned about sleeping in the only 6' long window seat. Supposedly they have recliners but I never saw them when my friends were there. Anyway..I called and talked to nice nurse. If not in room, just ask and they will get you one. So thats good!
3) dishes. I know..its basic. but its something.
4) deleted messages off answering machine. we had 17 saved messages. totally unneccessary and drives me bonkers. now we have 4 relevant ones, I feel better.
5) and work all day. Just finished up with him about 5 minutes ago.

Hopefully tomorrow is better, I have to get out of the house some or may go crazy. Im not normally like this...I enjoy leisure days of doing nothing...but this WAITING thing is driving me batty. CMON Zach, Mommy is ready to take care of you!!

Ok, going to walk Esther now. and then make dinner. Hey, its something!

PS- Blogger spell check has not worked for like a week now. It highly annoys me as bad spelling drives me crazy but I do not have the patience or desire to personally spell check my entries right now. So please, forgive the spelling!

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I have entered the world of S.mug.Mug now....for those of you who dont like reading...you can just click and see pics! Ill do my best to keep track of both!

Have I mentioned how ready I am for this kiddo to be here? I think I am going to have a major case of cabin fever next week just WAITING. Ai yi yi!

I will continue to add pics as I can!

Happy Saturday!

Last Day.......

So today was my last day at work. SURREAL. I know I am having a baby any day now, yet I still can't imagine that I won't be at work for 3+ months? I take great pride in the work I've done and the relationships that I have created and I worry that I will lose that while being out. I know...its crazy, it will be fine when I am back, right?!? Ill come back and it will all go back to normal, right? AHHHHH!!!!

Anyway, got as much completed as I could at work. My big boss is being great and letting me work from home this next week and Ill be available from there...then as soon as the baby comes, that will actually start my maternity leave. I thought that was pretty nice. So this next week, I will just be at home and resting and WAITING.

It was weird saying good-bye too, kinda sad even! Of course Kerri and I almost cried. I will miss my morning coffee chats with my friend and of course our lunches, etc! But...I am JUST down the street so (if you are reading) you better come visit me and hopefully we will be moved by you eventually! And my traders were sweet too...dare say they even looked a tad sad too?? It was cute! But lots of well wishes for me, matt and Zach and that was nice.

So...........here I sit. I guess the wait is on! We saw Jersey Boys, furniture is in,work is complete...........Zachary....Mommy wants to meet you! Come out, come out, we are ready!!!

Random musings

Just sitting here watching Duke b-ball with the hubby. They are having a great 2nd half after being down in the first half to NC State. Matt blames it on the students wearing the green shirts. There have been some amazing shots by the Dukies. I like to comment on them, it makes Matt laugh and then try to explain to me the right way to comment...I guess I get the terms wrong sometimes. He wants to make sure I teach Zach correctly ;-) Last night we watched the Ags beat the Horns. That was a good game and a much needed boost for the Aggies. Hubs feels a little better about the team now. Just need them to get to the big dance.

Speaking of...the big dance will begin Thursday, March 20th. Friday, March 21st is Good Friday and also the day of games for the NCAA tourney. Zach should be about 6 weeks. We are hoping Grandma or Grandpa can babysit for the day so Daddy AND Mommy can continue the tradition and go watch games ALL day. Its fun times had by all....mmmmmm....beeeerrr. We will see what unfolds.

So tomorrow is Friday. My last official day in the office. YIKES. Its been interesting with the boss out. I think my back-up will be okay. He's had a couple of days where things havent gone well, but that happens. I just pray my traders remember that he has only been scheduling for like 2 months. More concerned about the little things my boss would help out on or just if new things come up, who will he go to to ask? Oh, and I found out my boss may be taking SIX weeks off instead of just 4. Oh my....gonna be interesting.

Still loving Zach's room. I would go in before and just stare at his crib...but without everything else, it was just a room with a bed in it. Now it's my son's room! I fell asleep in the recliner last night attempting to read Babywise. I need to start it when I am not sleepy. Unfortunately, another family member sthe recliner too...Mr. Max! What to do? Not sure if its a big deal or not that he likes to go in there? Wonder if a baby gate at the door would keep him out?

We watched the Lost premier tonight too. I wasnt too impressed. I almost fell asleep. Hope the new season picks up after this episode.

Well, tomorrow is Friday. TGIF! Praying the day goes okay. Ready to meet this kid. Mom talked to Aunt Peg yesterday(she knows my appts are Wednesdays). Her plan is if Z doesnt come this week on his own, she will just plan to come down to Houston for the week and stay throuh Tuesday. YAY! I hope it all works out!

Oh, other funny...the phone. The "just checking" phone calls have started. Its fun though, but c'mon people...you all tease about my texting...I promise you will know when you head in to the hospital. Speaking of phone, I need a new one. Its like mine lost its spring. Instead of just popping open and snapping shut, it opens and kinda hangs there limp. That may be on the to-do list for weekend.

And of the to-do list...I dont remember what was on it, but I know what's left. Need to install car seat and call pediatrician. Finally paid the day care the deposit so Zach wont have to cmoe to work with me. Bummer. That could have been fun.

Ok, I have rambled enough. I am actually tired. A weird change from the last couple of nights....does that mean anything?!?! :D

Weekly Update

Well...as expected, not much progress. Doc said maybe about 1/2cm more since last week...so looking at about 1.5-2cm dilated. She said Zach is still up high but she can feel his head so atleast he is in the right position. He just needs to move down more! We did a quick ultrasound to check on his size and he looks average! Average sized head and belly which supposedly is good!

So........we will see what comes this next week. Maybe he will progress and maybe he won't. If he hasn't come on his own, Feb 10th will be the big day to start things off! We will go in that Sunday night to start the efforts and then we really get going Feb 11th which woud probably be Zach's birthday! I'm comfortable with this decision and if that's what it comes to be, I am ready for it! Just want this guy here safe and sound!

Becky and Katie came for a visit tonight! They checked out the nursery and tested out a few things. Katie enjoyed touching the carpet and the rug...new textures! We think she has some designer in her! I wish I had taken some pics! Thanks for the visit ladies!

10 DAYS!

Holy moly, tomorrow will be in the single digits! Of course this is to due date, not to induction date (feb 11th) if i need it. but stilll! OMG! so close!

Mission (ALMOST) Accomplished!

The furniture is in! The room is just about done! We need to move the bookshelf out and then that should be about it with maybe just some minor re-arranging. I would like a nightstand by the chair too and to hang a couple of things, but other than that, it's finished!

The small chest of drawers under the memory board was actually mine when I was a baby. My parents had their next door neighbor George (who's always been very handy) fix up the drawers and then mom and dad refinished and painted. Looks pretty cute I think! You can see the hippo chair by my big chair too. He will be perfect for taking Zach's monthly and weekly growth pics! And the hutch may be reorganized but we got it fixed up for now.



And you see Esther peering in on this last pic...she and Max are quite intrigued by all the changes and new stuff in the house. I am anxious to see how they respond to the new baby in the house!

Looking forward to my appointment tomorrow. I think I have been having some contractions on and off. Plus I have actually slept the last 2 nights some.....and I woke up this morning feeling different. Almost, more comfortable I dare say? Is that possible? Could that mean Zach is swimming downstream and getting in position? I am praying so, I am officially ready to meet this kid!

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Yes folks, we are to the point where I must admit pregnancy is not all the flowers and smiles it has been for me. I am "officially" a complaining pregnant woman who is ready to get this kiddo out!

The good first...I am 38w2d. Wow, that is crazy. We will have a baby within 14 days no matter what. My little Valentine! Zach will be just fine anytime he comes out now. All he is really doing at this point is packing on some more pounds. Other good stuff, I still feel GOOD during the days! I'm not too uncomfortable until its time to sleep.... Also, I finally talked to delivery man. He said he would be in the area tomorrow and could probably deliver between 1 and 3pm. Great, sign me up. I need to get my stuff organized! And I will NOT be happy if this doesn't happen as said. And no one wants to see a 38 week pregnant woman get pi$$ed! Mom also finished my chest of drawers and was going to bring it by tonight but dad had to go out of town...so looks like maybe Wednesday for that.

The bad...I am 38w2d and uncomfortable! And still don't have my furniture. But as said above, if it comes tomorrow, that situation will be remedied soon. Other bad, I am so tired. We tease that I am kinda like a narcoleptic these days. I will be sitting here typing and then ZZZZzzzzzzzz...............I hardly sleep at night so I tend to doze very easily during the day. Not too much actually is bad, just the regular- stuffy nose, heartburn and carpal tunnel type issues. I truly hope these go away as quickly as they popped up!

And the ugly....Well, I managed to almost complete avoid stretch marks....but instead of those I cannot breathe and therefore snore. Matt says like a bear, I say like a sleep apnea patient! It is WEIRD. I mean, I have snored before in life like when I am sick or after too much of the boozin, but this is totally different sounding. I wake myself up! I can hear myself breathing just when sitting here. I hate it. This more than anything, I cannot wait for it to go away.

But even with all the bad and the ugly, I think I will be one of those women who will miss being pregnant. I love knowing Zach is in my belly safe and sound and feeling him move and grow. And I know I have said it before, but I have enjoyed looking pregnant too. I think it goes well with me. Ready for #2, honey? ;-)

And now just random thoughts. I am going to see Jersey Boys tonight! WOOHOO! Mom and I have waited a long time for this show so I am super excited about it. Been listening to the cd to prepare and everyone who saw it say its very good! I also really love the JEEP, "Rock Me Gently" song and finally got tired of wondering if it was a real song or not?!?!? So I googled it and sure enough, its a1974 hit by some dude named Andy Kim. Matt's getting it on his ipod for me. Speaking of the pod...I still dont have one. Should I get one?

Ok, I think that's it for now. Need a little nappy before meeting mom at5:30. Don't want to nod off duringJersey Boys!!!!

Thanks Rach.......

My friend Rach would have been 30 today, she was definitely missed. We had a good evening with her folks...sharing dinner and memories and just catching up on life these days.

One of the gifts I really wanted from PBK was the Hippo Critter Chair. It was on my registry, but at $99 it is a fairly frivolous gift. I looked at my registry the other day once I had some gift certificates to use and it showed the chair was unavailable or no longer available. I was so upset that I hadn't ordered it earlier! But somehow I was able to order it online still, just not as part of registry. So ANYWAY..........it was supposed to be here Saturday or Monday. When I came home from dinner tonight, there was a huge box!!! Lo and behold, the Hippo Critter Chair had arrived early! Coincidence? I think not! I love it can't wait to see Zach growing in it!! :) Thanks Rach!