Hospital Trip #3

On Friday I ended up in the hospital. I don't know if its my body or the baby but one of them is done being pregnant which I can't really blame either for. I was having contractions and being a little over 34 weeks my Dr was not having it. They gave me a shot which stopped the consistency of the contractions and I was sent on my way (after several hours there). Needless to say I have been pulled out of work and am back on semi bedrest. My Doc says she will be so happy if I can get to 37 weeks. That is only 21 days away! So I just need to keep him cooking and I will be good to go. The good news if he does come early,I dropped about a week ago and he is head down and I am on my way. As of right now my Dr doesn't think I will be making it to my due date. Fingers crossed that I make it to 37 weeks.

Chino and his BOBO!!

In Loving Memory

On Sunday afternoon my amazing Aunt lost her battle with cancer and passed away peacefully in her sleep. It has been quite a battle and struggle for her and I am sure she is so happy to see her family who has already passed on. My aunt was one of the most amazing people you could ever meet. She was always involved in not only her kids but her nieces and newphews lives as well. She always called to check on me, see how I was doing or send me an e mail to say she loved me. I will miss that so much.

When we found out that my Aunt's cancer could not be treated Lance and I made a quick trip up north in October. I had the joy of spending many hours with her helping her with one of her big projects for her kids (scrap books of their life). It was so nice to talk to her and just get some one on one time. I will always remember this and cherish that time I had with her. She will be dearly missed and is so, so loved.

Baby Shower (Surf Theme)

Last Saturday I had an amazing baby shower up in my old stompin grounds of the Danville. The amazing Loralee, Barbie, and Aunt Terri were the brains behind it all with a lot of help from my mom, sister and friend Ashlee. So thank you so much ladies I had so much fun it was wonderful. The party was so fun it took me an hour to open all the gifts and I went as fast as I could needless to say I got A LOT of baby stuff. I think I handled it all well since I HATE it when people touch my tummy but I bucked up and took it like a woman! If you have never been preggo you will come to it in time that having people rub your tummy is a little annoying. Thats my gripe for the day I am done. The food was amazing, and everyone was so kind and gave us the greatest gifts I couldn't believe it. Oh and it was a surf theme just like Wyatt's room...LOVED IT!!

My Best Friend Michelle made this for Wyatt's room I can't wait to hang it over the crib!

This is the cake my Aunt Terri made it tasted even better then it looks! AMAZING!!

Here is another shot of the belly...Kind of, Lance was in hiding till the shower was over
We had such a nice time up in Danville and we want to thank everyone for making it so enjoyable. Loralee, Barbie and Aunt Terri I love you guys and can't thank you enough for all your hard work Wyatt says "THANK YOU" too!!

Late Night+Naughty Dog= Lots of Crying

So last night was inventory at our store so I did not get home until after 12 am. I was very tired ok very, very tired. Anyways I came in the house and saw some little bits of chewed up paper on the floor. My thoughts "What did Chino do now". As I turned to put my keys down I saw what he had done...
He chewed up my What to Expect When Your Expecting book. Now I will ask you all this what should my reaction have been? Thats simple, yell at the dog for chewing up my book tell him he is a bad dog and that would be that right? WRONG!!!
I began to bawl and I mean bawl out of control. Lance came out because my crying woke him up of course. He asked me what was wrong I explained to him about the book. His answer was we can buy a new one its ok (sweet, but not what I wanted). I aparently was very attached to this particular copy of my book and didn't not want a new one I wanted that one all better (what am I? A four year old who lost her Barbie Doll?). So to wrap it all up I cried for about and hour yes thats right one whole hour before I finally feel asleep. I woke up still sad but a little bit more sane. Guess I will be buying another book. I really loved that book, it will be missed.

*Side note: The book was chewed up way too much Lance had picked up most of the remains. Otherwise I think it could have been a lot worse*

Do you know your number?

Well another fine pregnancy moment let me set this one up for you. About 10am on a Monday morning right after a long boring work meeting. I was picking up some things for Rice Crispy Treats at Vons and I am at the checkout about to put my phone number in so they can give me the Von's savings....

Me: "I don't remember my phone number!"

Checker: "You don't remember your phone number?"

Me: "Nope"

Checker: "Do you have any clue some of the numbers in your phone number?"

*at this point I realize he thinks I have special needs*

Me: "Nope"

Checker: "Well thats ok I can still give you the savings don't you worry about it"

Me: "Thanks"

Checker: "Do you need some help out? Are you going to be ok?"

At the risk of this man not letting me drive home I explain I am pregnant and just had a little preggo brain moment...He still looked at me like I was crazy, I got out of there fast and called Lance to ask what our number was I think I will remember next time...I hope. I have included some belly shots for you all so you can see the little stinker who is sucking up all my brain cells.

Retail Managers are People TOO!!

I would just like to offer up some advice to you all during this holiday season. The wonderful people who help you out in the retail stores are people and have feelings too. Without giving you too much information I have come up with some advice for everyone..
1. Do not yell at us we can't control the mail (most of all if we are pregnant)
2. Do not get in our face and scream at us that we don't know what we are talking about (most of all if we are pregnant and a manager WE KNOW WHAT WE ARE TALKING ABOUT!)
3. Be nice and say thank you we work our butts off (most of all if we are pregnant)
4. Do not assume we have endless hours to help you be aware of others who need help it is the holiday season and acting like you are the Queen of the world is not nice to anyone (most of all if we are pregnant).
5. Do not throw clothes at us and tell us you want to buy it and "WRAP IT UP!"(most of all if we are pregnant)
6. Do not throw clothes on the floor and make the pregnant manager get on her hands and knees to pick it up while you watch.
In case you haven't put it together I am getting screamed at during work and called a liar etc. I would like to personally thank all of those who are kind and say thank you it really makes a difference in my day. So be kind to those in retail most of us are trying our best to make your holiday the best it can be!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!