Things Pregers Can't Do

We all know some of the basics that pregnant woman can't do such as ski dive, lift heavy things, paint, or eat raw fish. Well here is a list of things I can't do that still shock me...

1. Eat coldcuts... Man what I would do for an italian hero from the deli.

2. Salads made with mayo at the Deli i.e. tuna or chicken salad... Aparently they are stored to close to the cold cuts.

3. Soft cheeses a big no no. I have had to say good bye to feta, goat and blue cheeses as well as well as imported cheese such as mozzarella at an Italian restaurant. Tear :(

4. Shoot a gun! Tried to get Indiana Jones with it this weekend in PA apparently preggers not allowed on the range has something to do with the kick back I think. Very upset after waiting 20 mins in line to be told that I can't shoot the sniper riffle or the glock.

5. Balance. No this is not a restriction but with all this extra weight in the front I am bit more wobbly than ever before. We all know I was never the graceful one before this.

6. Make decisions. I am incapable of deciding what I want or when I want. When I do decide on something I usually change my mind with in 5 minutes.

7. Misc. outdoor activities for risk of injury to little one i.e. white water rafting, tubing, hiking up mountains, horseback riding, all things we could have been doing in PA this weekend!

Don't feel to bad for me though I can still sleep, sun bath, and bet on the Ponies!

Welcoming Donald Joseph to the World

Congrats to my good friend Jody and her hubby Donnie! They had the first child on Monday May 19th. Little DJ (Donald Joseph). He is happy and healthy, though I haven't seen him in person yet I can't wait! Congratulations guys!

Daddy's New Whip

We are very suburban these days. We officially own 2 cars now! Although mom's ride is not as slick as dad's. Since I will only be going back in forth to the boat in my car the 2001 Buick Regal will be here for a while. But, check out our new extremely safe family and earth friendly ride. Ford Escape Hybrid. It is pretty sweet. On a side note it is quite comfy and easy for preggers to get in and out of!

Rub the Buddha

We have been very busy getting the house ready for us to move in and more importantly the nursery ready for the arrival of Davis!  Check out that buddha.  Davis is really starting to grow and take up some room.  I have been stretching in all sorts of directions lately.  Moving around is starting to get to be a lot more difficult as well.  I am starting to wonder if my belly button is going to pop or is it going to be in this constant state of pain.  Feels like I have bruise right on  it.  It is still an innie and no sign if it busting out anytime soon.  Maybe I need another month or so then it will be saying "Turkey is done".  I have a feeling that from one of my surgeries there is some scar tissue that is holding it in place.  If that is the case thank goodness.  Never been a real fan of outties (sorry to any of you outties out there).  Well here is your first picture of the buddha and it is in our nursery.  There is still carpeting to be changed and molding to be put up so stay tuned for updated photos.

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to all you Mom's and Mom's - to - be out there! It was a good day for me. We were out at the house and I measured rooms and picked out paint for the nursery, and Eric fixed the fence so the doggies could run around in the yard when we are finally all settled in. Also, rumor has it there is Giant's onsie on the way. Can't wait. Since Davis is due on the Giants home open where they will be presented with their rings and the banner is hung, I think that may have to be his homecoming outfit. Also, I was given a Japanese Maple for our front yard as a mother's day/ house warming present. It has aplty been named by my parents as Davis' tree and every birthday he needs to take a picture in front of it. It is beautiful and will be the perfect center piece to our front lawn! Thank you!

Bottle or Boob?

I have been doing my research on breast feeding, how long you should do it for, pro's con's, etc. I am a little apprehensive about it to say the least. It weirds me out. Well there are some pretty graphic descriptions out there that I will spare you. If you are or have breastfed you know what I am talking about. Lots of words like colustrum, inverted, chaffing. From looking at this picture does not look like Eric will be as much help as I thought. Darn it! Will have to keep exploring my options I suppose.

Missing: My Mind! Have you seen it lately?

It is true when you are pregnant you start to lose your mind. As in my case I have completely lost it. I used to be the one that found things in the house, knew where Eric's keys were, or that the missing sock was under the bed, where we parked the car last. But now, no such luck. I am a total gonner. To give you an example: Yesterday I am in the pet store standing in the dog food aisle. The owner Tracy starts to talk to me ask me how I am feeling etc. As I answer her I suddenly realize I have no idea why I am in the store. I peak my head around the corner and look at her she says "You need to pick up wet food for Sadie." She knew that I got completely lost as to why I was in the pet store standing in the dog food aisle in case that wasn't completely obvious. To make it worse, I get to the cash register put the food down get out my wallet, put it on the counter, she rings me up I start searching in my bag for my wallet. I look up to say I must have left it at work, sorry. She picks it up off the counter in front of me and hands it to me! Seriously, I need a new brain for real! In any case, I got a real kick out of this picture above generally what I look like after 7 p.m. every night.