Pregnancy Brain...and only 4 weeks to go!

The other day I went to the grocery store.  I had been running errands all day and it was my last stop.  I got the groceries I needed, checked out and went on my way.  When I was loading them into the car I realized I forgot the milk I paid for.  I went back inside, and didn't see the milk.  I asked the bagger if he had seen it, but said no.  He did however hand me the bag I left with my strawberries and english muffins in ...but no milk.  On my way out he told me I better look for my wallet too!  (hardy har har sir).  So I went to the car to double/triple check and it wasn't there either!  I checked my receipt...and I did pay for it!  So who knows what happened to my milk.  A few days later, Jon and I decided we wanted hot dogs for dinner.  On the way home from shopping for baby, I ran into the store.  I only needed hot dogs and buns...I walked outside of the store with everything BUT hot dogs and buns!  This time I just laughed at myself...gave Jon the other groceries and marched right back inside to get what I originally needed.  Holy - preggo - brain!!

It has been a busy few weeks for me!  This last week, I was promoted to Store Manager of my store, yippee!!  I have been working towards this for a long, long time and my hard work has finally paid off!  I am starting to get really tired at work and running around for 8 hours a day is starting to take a toll on my body.  I think up to this point I have been running on adrenaline...and it is slowly disappearing!  And as of yesterday, I am no longer working.  It's time to start organizing this house, getting things put where they belong, and prepare for baby Jack to take over!

Jack is really sitting low right now and adding a lot of pressure when I walk!  My goal is to keep him in as long as possible...but we will see what happens!  My mom keeps betting on 10-11-12...I am okay with that, but I feel like everyone in the world will try to deliver that day...so I definitely wouldn't be happy to have to share a room at the hospital because of it!

Belly photo

35 weeks 2 days
(that darn belly button has a mind of its own now!)

Less than 7 weeks to go...

I can't believe it's been so long since my last post...time is flying by and I barely have time to stop and take a breath!  Over the last few weeks a lot has happened.  Jonathan and I went back to NC because my grandfather passed away.  While the circumstances were unfortunate, it was nice to see my extended family again.  We hardly ever make it back to Greensboro anymore.  My parents and siblings were able to feel Jack kick...what an amazing experience!!

After our trip to NC, we had already planned a mini vaca to San Francisco with two other families over Labor Day weekend.  We all stayed together in a typical San Francisco Flat...how cool!  We had 2 full days there and saw EVERYTHING on our lists!!  I  may have walked waaaay more than my doctor would have liked, but I survived and we had a blast.  It was definitely worth doing before the baby comes.

We rode on public transportation...standing room only...for 30 minutes just to find out it was ZERO visibility!! So worth it though! 

I had my 32 week appointment right before we left for San Francisco.  Everything is still on track.  Working so much on my feet is definitely starting to take a larger toll than I ever could have thought though.  We will see how long I make it!

We already have a nickname for the baby..."Jumping Jack".  One day while quietly sitting on the couch, I felt kicks on  ALL sides of my stomach.  I made the comment that it felt like jumping jacks were being performed inside of me...not realizing he is literally a Jumping JACK!  He likes to roll around and nudge me all the time.  Lately, I have been able to feel a little foot or hand pushing up against me.  It really makes me realize how tiny he is and that soon....sooner than I could ever prepare for...I will have a little baby in my life.  I have prepared so long for this, and yet it still feels like it isn't real.

Well, I don't really have much else to say...just trying to soak up all of the time I have with friends and my husband before my life is thrown into a blender...turned on high...without the lid on.  Sounds like a typical day in my life though :)  So at least I will have a cute little boy to thank from now on!!
Belly shots

32 weeks 5 days

30 weeks 3 days