Funny story!

I've been telling Art that LC's kicks have been getting stronger & stronger. She kicks so hard sometimes that you can see my belly jump from it. I've been trying to get him to feel her kick again (he's only felt her once or twice since Jamaica) but she just stops kicking once he puts his hand there.

So every night when I go to bed Art comes upstairs with me to tuck me in. He gives me a kiss, talks or sings to LC for a little bit and then he puts his head on my belly to see if he can hear her. So last night we went through our regular routine. He was talking to LC a little bit and then he put his head on my belly. All of a sudden my little girl gave the biggest kick/punch ever! Art jumped up so high and started yelling "OMG OMG She just kicked me in the head! My daughter kicked me in the side of my head!" It was the funniest thing EVER! He just couldn't believe how strong it was. I was hysterical and I couldn't stop laughing! The look on his face was priceless. I honestly wish I had that on tape. It was great!

Welcome to the Third Trimester!!!

I'm 27 weeks today which means I'm in my third trimester!!! That actually kind of freaks me out! My ticker popped up this morning "91 days left!" I can't believe how fast it's going. I'm feeling great! I'm finally gaining weight and am up 3 pounds total for the whole pregnancy. But I think these last three months are going to be a little tough on me. This past weekend it was pretty hot out and it was definitely affecting me. I was tired (I have to start taking my afternoon naps again), my fingers got swollen during the day and my feet too but just a little. My legs really hurt me on Sunday too. We had a BBQ at the house on Saturday and I think I was on my feet too long. I'm hoping things won't be too bad but we'll see how I'm doing by August.

Right now my last day of work is going to be August 8th which gives me a little over 2 months to go. IF I can go another week to the 15th I will but what's the point really? I'd rather be home getting some rest before the princess makes her appearance. Plus, I'm sure there will be some last minute things around the house I'll need to do.

Yesterday I started washing some of the baby clothes Nicole gave us so I could put them away. This may sound so stupid but I was so excited to put her clothes away in her dresser and hang some stuff up in her closet. It makes it seem a little more real. Yes Katie, eventually there will be someone sleeping in that room! Art is so anxious for her to get here. All he keeps saying is he wants to meet his daughter. Soon enough my dear, soon enough!!!

My aching back =(

OYE!!! My back has hurt me so much this week. I've tried a heating pad at night, taking hot baths, doing my Yoga but nothing helps, it still hurts all day, especially at work! Someone told me that I should put a rolled up towel behind me while I'm sitting in work, like where my back curves, so maybe I'll try that. And I'm going to start sleeping with a pillow under my back. I'm looking into making an appointment for a prenatal massage but I'm not sure if I should do it now or wait a few weeks until I'm really in pain. Maybe I'll just get one now and later =)

3 years ago today...

I married an amazing man!!! Happy 3rd Anniversary to us! The trip to Jamaica was our gift to each other and Saturday we went out to dinner to celebrate. Tonight we'll just have a quiet dinner at home and maybe watch the wedding video.

My house is actually starting to look like a house again!!! The baby's room is coming together so nicely. Art's done with the crown molding except for one little spot and I have some touch up work to do in a few spots but that's it, it's done. I'm working on painting the letters of her name now to hang over the crib. They're a lot harder than I thought! And I've been trying to find the perfect chandelier for her room but I hate everything I see! I found one at Pottery Barn Kids but it's on the expensive side. I don't know if I can justify spending the money...yet!

Arthur & I were laying in bed with Marino on Sunday talking. We just finished taking a nap (he gets preggo symptoms too). I said "Do you realize that in a few months LC will be right here laying with us?" He said "I can't wait! I'll be with my two favorite girls!" Then we talked about how it's a little bittersweet because it's just been the two of us for 9 years and now we'll have a new addition to our family. We're so excited though. We can't wait to meet her and to see what she looks like. Art says she's going to look just like me except with blue eyes. He's really stuck on these blue eyes!!! We also talked about when we think she'll be born. We both agree I'm going to go late and we'll have a September baby. Art says September 2nd or 3rd. He also said if she is born on those dates then he'll be watching the Giants opening game at St. Clare's hospital with his daughter in his arms. He's so cute! I'm so excited to see him as a Father. He's going to be amazing with her!

My Mom is coming home today from Florida. She was visiting Rod and family. She said they have tons of clothes for me! This little girl has sooo much clothes already. I have 3 bags at home and whatever Charlene will send me plus new things she'll get. It's going to be insane!

Real quick...

I just got back to work and the furniture was delivered!!! Not all of it, the armoire had to be special ordered so it'll be a few more weeks, but the changing table and the crib are here! OMG they're beautiful!!! I sent a picture to my Mom and she said she thinks this furniture is so much nicer than the old furniture. YAY!!!

What a very special day!!!

Yesterday was Mother's Day and although I wasn't planning on celebrating everyone made it such a special day! So many friends wrote to wish me a Happy Mother's Day. I even got a message from Zach, Art's friend, telling me to have a great day. My brother and sister-in-law sent me a card, my mother-in-law sent me a card, my Mother got me beautiful flowers and Arthur out did himself. In the morning he cooked me pancakes. That was a nice way to start off my day. When I went downstairs there was a present on the kitchen table. He got me the prenatal yoga video I've been wanting to get, a cherry frame for the babies room, a pink baby photo album and a baby memories book to record all our most important moments with LC. You can fill it out from now all the way up until her 5th birthday. I love it so much! I started filling it out already! Art went up to his parents house for a little while to see his Mom and give her her present and I spent the day sitting on the deck with my Mother. We BBQ'd and had a great dinner. It was a really really nice day!

Saturday the carpet was installed in the baby's room. It looks GREAT! Some of the new furniture is being delivered tomorrow and the old furniture is being picked up (THANK GOD). It's really coming together. A few more things here and there and it'll be finished!

This morning I had a doctor's appointment. LC's heartbeat is nice and strong and I'm right where I should be. I've been sick since last week though so dealing with that has been hell. Especially since I can't take anything for it. I'm getting better though but I still have a nasty cough. But the best news is, I gained 5 pounds!!! So I gained everything back and I'm officially at 0 weight gain so far...WoooHooo!!! I think Jamaica had a lot to do with that =)

I forgot the most important part!!!

I don't know how I forgot to put this in yesterday's post! Art has been dying to feel LC kick. So every time I feel her kicking away I call him over and as soon as he puts his hand on my stomach she stops. He's been getting real bummed about it.

On Saturday, our first day in Jamaica, Art & I were in the pool floating on our rafts and she started kicking (I think she's gonna be like her Daddy and swim because she really liked the water). Of course he puts his hand on my stomach and she stopped. I told him to just leave it there and see what happens. So there we were floating around on a raft in the pool and Art has his hand on my stomach and all of a sudden she gave a huge kick! Art jumped up from his raft and said "I felt her!" It was sooo cute and he was so excited! I was very proud of our little girl =)

He felt her quite a few more times after that day. He was in his glory!

Back from Jamaica!!!

We actually got back from Sandals Whitehouse late Wednesday night but I haven't had a chance to write. The trip was fantastic! Exactly what we needed. All we did was lay by the pool or on the beach, read our books, had some drinks (virgin for me of course) and ate a WHOLE lot of food. The flight was great. No delays and nice & smooth. The ride to the hotel was, on the other hand, crazy! It was an hour & a half ride to the hotel on this tiny road that is very bumpy and a little scary at times. But once you arrive it's all worth it! The hotel was gorgeous! It's the newest of the Sandals resorts and you can tell. It was just beautiful! Here's the link to the pictures if you're interested.
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Thursday our baby furniture was delivered. Of course the guys had a problem getting the armoire up the stairs. I hate my stairs!!! Honestly, whoever designed my house is a moron! My brother-in-law and father-in-law came over on Saturday to try to get it up but they couldn't do it =( So off I went to Babies R Us to pick out the other set we liked. That was a hassle of course and I'm still waiting for the guy to call me back and tell me how we're going to go about doing the exchange. I'm sorry, but am I the first person to EVER exchange furniture??? Because that's what it seems like. No one there knows what the hell they're doing!!!

The nursery is coming along very well! Art's doing a great job on the chair rail and I'm almost finished touching up the stripes. I have to get it done by Saturday because the carpet is being installed. I can't wait for this room to be done and for the furniture to be delivered. I have crap all over the house. I have a crib and armoire sitting in my dining room, a changing table sitting in my bedroom, baby clothes in three bags sitting in my second bedroom and a whole lot of crap that we're storing for the garage sale. My house is an absolute mess!!! Hopefully by the end of this month that all will change.

On a lighter note, we signed LC up for Daycare! Not one of the happiest moments of my life but I have to say I really love it there. I love the people. They're so nice and I know she'll be in good hands. They even gave me a bib that says "Welcome to the family!" After all the money I'll be giving to them they should give me more than a friggin bib!

We got two adorable gifts before we left. Girlee is just something my Mother & I started calling each other. I have no idea why or where it came from it's just something we started saying. So Nana Mary got LC a sweat shirt that says "The Third Girlee!" It's adorable!!!

Aunt Alli & Uncle Anthony also got her a little pink onsie that says "Kiss me I'm Irish!" It's so cute and came in the cutest box ever! And it's pink & brown so it goes with her room! I'm going to keep it and put her little hair stuff in it.

So that's about it. We have a class on Wednesday. It's called Happiest Baby on the Block. It's suppose to be a GREAT class! The nurse who gave us the tour of St. Clare's raved about it as did Art's friend who also delivered at St. Clare's. We shall see!