"You are SO cute"

That's what I hear...client after client...day after day.  But today, I swear I heard it 20 times.  While I am glad other people think I am "cute", I feel like a beached whale!  It is funny to  hear comments while at work though.  At 30 weeks pregnant, you would think I would stop getting the "oh my gosh, you are pregnant?" comments...

"What are you...like 4 months pregnant?" ... try 28 weeks!
"Oh my gosh!  You are pregnant?" ...noo...I just ate a HUGE breakfast.  *this is an EVERY day occurrence*
Client: "I think this looks too big on me.  Kind of like a maternity shirt?  I definitely don't want that" ...umm ok... "Oh my gosh!  I didn't realize you were pregnant!  I am sorry...but once you have kids, you will not want to wear anything that looks maternity!" (this was today)

But the winning comment..."You look like you are about to pop!!  How much longer do you have?" ... "11 weeks" ... "Are you sure there is just one baby in there?" haha, totally contradicts everything I hear EVERY day.

It's been fun interacting with clients everyday, but sometimes I wish I could tattoo a few simple facts on my forehead.
My due date is Oct 25
It's a boy, and yes we have a name for him.
Yes, it's my first.
and of course I am excited!  Should I respond no to that question?

28 wks 5 days

Nothing too new to announce lately.  No new cravings or aversions.  I haven't really had too many.  I do LOVE pretzel m&m's though.  I have tried to stop eating as much pineapple even though I do sorta crave it.  Every time I eat it I have contractions.  I learned that it helps to induce labor, so maybe I will save up for October!!  Every night I feel a few contractions and some during the day.  I think it has a lot to do with me being on my feet for 9 hours a day.  I still feel great but I do start to crash at work after about 6 hours.  I am hoping that I can make it until my due date!!
Jonathan and I have been working to complete the nursery.  Everything is hung up on the walls and ALL of his laundry is done and put away!! 
We scheduled our maternity pictures (yay!) and decided they should be on the beach to embrace our "cali" lifestyle right now!  

Palm Desert Getaway

Putting the pack n play together....and it was a success!!  No extra parts :)

28 down...12 to go!

28 weeks

I had my 28 week doctor appointment yesterday.  They took blood work to test for gestational diabetes.  I passed!  Everything is on track and the doctor even said I am having a boring pregnancy...he also said boring is good!  I am keeping my weight on track so far...no sodas and I am drinking mostly water.  I have had a few indulgences but for the most part I have been able to keep my diet healthy!  I think walking daily has helped too.  Baby is moving ALL the time now.  It is so exciting to feel him and know that he is okay.  The longer I carry him inside of me, the more I praise the Lord that we were blessed with this little miracle!  I cannot wait to hold him in my arms.  The nursery is still coming along.  I can't determine what decorations I want to hang on the walls but all of the furniture is in place and the crib is put together.  We are definitely ready to make room for baby!!  

This verse has been on my mind this week...

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7