Sorry I've been M.I.A...Our Internet was out at home & I try to keep my Internet use to The Bump only during working hours. LOL. After a long meeting yesterday much of my work stress has been alleviated. There's still lots of work tension & drama but I think I can manage until April. I think my 1st day of maternity leave will be April 2nd! My doctor will sign me out 4 weeks early & I will take some comp days I've been saving prior to that. I just don't think I can last one more day past April 2nd. I'm so ready for some time off before "D Day". Kudos to those women who work up until thier due date. I just can't do it.

So here's what's happened since I last wrote:

I was in L&D 2 weeks ago. It ended up being what they thought was a bladder infection. The baby is feet down so that's why I am feeling lots of lovely bladder kicks! I hope he/she turns soon because those tiny toes are resting on a delicate area. The baby seems to be mild mannered & I haven't felt any hard punches yet. Maybe it's all the extra belly padding? ;)

My last doctor appt. went very well. The doctor was much nicer & we had a nice chat. She said my belly was a perfect size and she wasn't concerned with my weight. Take that all you people who keep asking if it's twins! I think I'm going to sock my boss if she says "it's twins" one more time! I've had like 6 ultrasounds & there is only one giant baby in there! Ugh!

I took my glucose test & unfortunately I failed. I barely failed but now I have to take a 3 hour glucose test to make sure I don't have Gestational Diabetes. I'm pretty confident I'll pass but I'm still concerned that my sugar levels were so high. I've been trying to cut out sugar & salt the best I can. With the exception of a piece of Pan Dulce I am doing pretty good this week. I can't seem to control my craving for Pineapple & Bionicos though. Soooo good! I haven't had fries in quite awhile & that has been pure torture. Oh, how do I miss you dear french fries!

My baby shower is tentatively set for March 29th. I can't wait! I really wanted a co-ed shower but I added up all the guests & it would be the same size as our wedding. It's just too many people & too much stress to throw a big party like that again. I think it will end up being all the lovely women in our lives & our dads - and our brothers if they are interested. We couldn't leave them out. =)

Less than 100 days until my due date! 98 to be exact! Whooooo hooooooo! I have so many emotions & they change daily. Sometimes I feel complete panic, other times I glow with happiness & then there are time when I feel both emotions at once. It's so unbelievably crazy how amazing this whole experience has been. Even the yucky aspects of pregnancy (and there are many) have been a blessing. I could do without the hip pain, leg cramps, bloating, weight gain, exhausted, gas, cramping, nausea and all the other pregnancy perks but I know that when I see the babies face it will all be worth it. I keep wondering what he/she will look like! Stephen boasts that he did he part to make the baby cute! LOL! We will see...

My back is spasming so I am off to watch American Idol & convince Stephen to rub my back. =) I promise to post a belly pic soon & some photos of nursery decor that I am obsessed with.

Eek, baby is violently kicking on my bladder...maybe not so mild mannered after all! A soccer player, perhaps?

Happy Viability Day My Sweet Baby! I'm 24 weeks!

Things I hate about being pregnant...

Feeling like a cow & getting scolded at doctor appts.

Weird & freaky symptoms - like a swollen left kankle!

People asking if I'm having twins over & over. Do I look that big??? Don't answer! LOL!

The constant worrying.

Things I love about being pregnant...
Belly Rubs & Hugs - well except for stranger belly rubs which I've only experienced once. Ick!
Feeling the baby move - even when it keeps me up!
Looking at adorable baby stuff.
Imagining what he/she will look like & imagining if it's a HE or a SHE!
Eating for two.
Seeing my hubby get excited about the baby.

Anyway, Happy Friday everyone.

No it's NOT twins!
22 weeks & 3 days!

2009 has been rough so far! What a week! Work has been extremely stressful. The big boss has been a nightmare and no matter how hard I try I can't seem to stay out of her radar. I don't think anyone in the office is immune to her wrath but somehow I feel like I've been her favorite target lately. This women is going to give me early labor is she doesn't let up. I feel so terrible for subjecting my baby to such an ugly environment. Stress can't be good for the baby and for me! There were a few days where I started tearing up at my desk but I sucked it up & kept going. I only have a few more months of work & I can get through this. My boss is fairly understanding & she told me she would understand if I don't return from maternity leave. She's ready to bail herself! My boss and I are meeting with the "evil one" on Wednesday about the expectations and concerns she has with our department. Ugh...Hopefully after Wednesday she finds some other victims!

I also had a terrible doctors appointment on Tuesday. I had an acupuncture appointment to relieve siatica & tension. I was really looking forward to it! The doctor ended up being an eccentric kook who told me my problem was that I gained too much weight already. She made me do some stretches, told me to walk more & sang me a childish little song about all the foods that I am no longer allowed to eat. No acupuncture! She said my baby was going to be gigantic & if I keep gaining weight it will be hard to get the baby out. She made me feel like a bad mom & not to mention a fat ass! I have gained more weight then I probably should have for this week of pregnancy but I'm eating healthy. I do get cravings for bad food which I occasionally give into but for the most part I eat pretty well. I do eat more then I used to because I eat breakfast (which I never used to) & I snack during the day. If I go too long without eating I get so terribly hungry! I am trying to cut my juice & sugar intake. I was addicted to juice for awhile & I'm sure that it's part of the reason I put on weight. It's just hard to find something healthy to drink other then water! Sugary drinks are bad, caffeine is bad, diet soda is bad...what else is there to drink!? It's terrible...I am just trying to do everything in moderation. I am going to listen to my body & start walking in the evenings. I can't help that I have a baby King Kong in my belly!

Other then the above rant, things are good. I love my husband (who is currently watching relaxing on the sofa), my family, my fur babies & this little wiggle worm who is making his/her presence known as I type. I am so thankful for everything I have. Despite my crappy job situation, I love my life.

I can't believe I'm already 23 weeks & counting! Time is flying! Guess what!? I think we may have picked our baby girl name! We're keeping it a secret for now. =) We have a few boy names but all the boy names I like are taken by people we know. Ugh, it's tough! I really hate sharing my favorite names because people make the rudest comments. So I apologize to those of you who are dying to know our names but I don't want to taint any of the names we've picked. It's bad enough that my husband has shot down some of the names I really like! LOL!

Check out our registry on Baby's R Us. It's mostly done although I may change a few things. Registering was so stressful! Who knew a baby required so many gadgets! Although I'd like to think of myself as an informed mom to be I'm still pretty clueless about a lot of things. This is going to be harder than I thought! Despite my worries, I can not wait to meet this baby & be a mom. 117 days to go!