8 weeks to go

I'm feeling really pregnant. And here is what that really, honestly looks like in daily life right now.

I'm having the husband take off one of our two mattresses. It's just getting to be too much of a task to hike myself up into bed. Especially when the energy level is low and naps are becoming more frequent.

I'm short of breath.. a lot. The central concern I have right now with labor is getting enough oxygen during the ordeal. A first-timer concern, for sure. That's just the thought that consumes me...not being able to catch my breath. Being currently congested may play into this one ;)

Getting spooked when someone tosses me something, or when objects come into proximity of my face or upper body. Wayyy too flighty.

I really don't mean these as complaints, just descriptions of the reality that I didn't fully know went hand in hand with pregnancy, and the third trimester in particular. I am really overall pleased with how mobile I still am; still oriented towards outings and commitments with friends and family. Hoping it lasts all the way through!

Timeline progression!

9 weeks

15 weeks

26 weeks

28 weeks

 32 weeks

just because

Chris' treat from Costco for me. It almost partly compensates for being 7 month's pregnant in August. :)

The Project Front

Easy "fashion statement" jewelry that I am capable of making! Underneath the embroidery floss is just craft wire.. it's kind of fun twisting the wire to form words. The wire loops at both ends so you can fasten a necklace chain onto it, like so.

Wall art! Amazing what canvas, a little scrapbook paper and some ink can do.

In California, my sister unloaded her newborn headbands into my baby stash.. came up with this place to hang them, using an old picture frame and some twine across the back.

And speaking of baby projects - a big one has been baby's corner in our room. Here's where I'm at right now. I'm a little stuck.. can't decide if I want to leave it as is, or add anything else. Don't want a whole bunch of clutter on the walls but I feel the area could use something with texture.

First and Last Vacay

Chris and I took our first vacation as a married couple - and our last vacation as just a married couple :)

Flew down to lovely San Diego to visit two sisters and their families and my mom, who was still out at my sister's place for an extended stay.

While there, we made it out to Seaport Village again. Love this little spot of shops and eats bordering the bay. We took a day trip out here two summers ago with the fam on our last San Diego road trip.

My niece was so excited to hold the parrot like last time.

What's San Diego without a beach/bay trip? This pic is from Mission Bay. Had little (less than a year old) ones with us, and so the bay affords an easier time of watching them than at the beach - less crowds, less chaos, no sneaker waves.

Lots of pool time, also. It had been a little while since I'd been in the water, and so it felt better than expected on my 6 month's pregnant belly. :)

We made it a point to continue on some traditions while there.... Taco Tuesday at On the Border, game night with "Funglish" and my competitive family, and my sister made us her famous potato soup. My 3 year old nephew regaled us with parts of his favorite movie "Real Steel," (he also does an impressive robot dance from one of the scenes), the girls did manicures and a spa night, and it was a great time especially of seeing my mom for the first time since the wedding.