Baby Shower

Thank you again to my mom and Max's mom for throwing a great baby shower.
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Full Fledge Kicks!

November 7, 2009


Max finally got to feel the baby kick. The baby has been kicking for weeks now, but Max doesn't have patience when it comes to waiting for things. I made him sit with his hand on my stomach for about five minutes, and the baby kicked him hard. He thought it was the most amazing thing he felt. Now he always touches my stomach, and the baby will kick him. He keeps telling me how excited he is, and that he doesn't know if he could wait another three months. I told him that the baby needs to roast a little longer.






The baby has also been lying on my bladder and/or kicking it. I will be sitting, and as soon as I get up, I have to run to the bathroom.

Sciatic Nerve Pain

November 7, 2009 - 26 Weeks 3 Days




A week ago today, I started to have sciatic nerve pain in the left half part of my body. Oh my God, does it really knock you down. I have been having an awesome pregnancy, so this is a minor set back. I get out of bed, and my knees buckle because I'm in so much pain. It is more in my butt, which numbs my left left and left foot. Ugh!

It was funny because I was subbing at Schaumburg High School on Wednesday, and I was passing out tests. I must have turned awkwardly, and I felt this surge of pain. I screamed without even realizing I was going to do it, and some of the kids were like, "Um...are you okay?" I told them that I was fine, and I had back pain.

After that little situation with subbing, I decided to call the doctor's office. They told me to come in, because they can't diagnose me over the phone. I went in the next day, Thursday. When the doctor came in the room, he asked me what was going on. I explained everything to him, and he told me it was definitely my sciatic nerve.

Doctor: "Now that we know what it is, guess what we can do for you?" he asked happily.

Me: "Oh my God! What?" I asked excitedly.

Doctor: "Absolutely nothing!" he said as the dagger went through my heart.

Me: "Well, do you think that you can move the baby, so he is not lying on the nerve?" I asked.

Doctor: "Um, no I can't," he replied.

I had to at least ask......

Thank You Max's Parents

Max's parents got the baby his little snowsuit since he will be born during the winter; it is so cute. Thank you Max's parents!

Happy Halloween! Check Out Our Pumpkin!

October 29, 2009 - 25 Weeks 1 Day

Since my 25th week fell during Halloween week, Max and I decided to have a little fun tonight, so we made a pumpkin out of my pumpkin looking belly. We definitley needed a lot of orange paint for this little bright idea we had. It took us maybe forty-five minutes to do this, but it was definitely worth it. I didn't think it would come out that good, but it did. I am really proud of Max's drawing; he sure was paying attention in first grade when drawing Jack-O-Lanterns were part of the curriculum.

Happy Halloween to everyone!

What the 9 Pounds???

October 20, 2009 - 23 Weeks 6 Days

Today, I went for my doctor's appointment. The first thing they do is weigh you. I always make Max sit outside until they are done weighing me. I gained 9 pounds from the last time I was in, which is a total of 15 pounds for the entire pregnancy. I couldn't believe how much I gained. I thought it was only going to be 4-5 pounds, at least that is what I was hoping. But no, I gained 9 pounds. Who am I kidding anyways, I should have known I gained a lot, especially with the latest cravings. Oh well! Now I can't wait for the next appointment; maybe I'll gain 20 pounds :-)

Cravings...My Nemesis

Saturday, October 17, 2009

For the first five months that I have been pregnant, I really haven't craved anything. Boy! Have times changed. Below are my favorite things to eat these days. I feel bad for Max, because he has been watching what he eats and has been working out only to find all this junk food in the house. His willpower is definitley tested.

I have to have a minnie snickers before I go to bed. (Only some nights)


These Extra Crispy Ore-Ida Fries are the bomb! I have to have these as a side dish with my lunch or dinner. (Only sometimes though)


If you like apple juice, the Mott's for Tot's is awesome. I drank the whole thing within two days. The tot's one has less sugar and is so good.

I definitely have to watch myself with this one: Lou Malnati's Deep Dish Pizza. I crave it a lot, but I have only had it twice. I really have to limit myself with this to special occasions, like Mondays and Tuesdays (Dancing with the Stars) and Fridays and Saturdays (The Weekend).

This one is a must, every night, right after dinner. I'm hoping the Affy Tapple is still going to be sold after Halloween. It was funny, because I was in line with another pregnant woman at the grocery store, and she had three packages of Affy Tapples. She said to me, "looks like were craving the same foods."

Stomach Flu

I knew I should have gotten the flu shot, because right now, I have the flu. Yesterday, I came home, from subbing, in a lot of pain. I couldn't believe how bad it was. I thought that it was maybe something I ate, but when I woke up this morning with the same thing, I called the doctor. I thought that the doctor or nurse would tell me to go to the emercency room, but a nurse ended up calling me back saying, "it sounds like you have a little intestinal bug." She wanted me to drink a lot of gatorade and to eat bland foods like, crackers, bread, toast, etc. My dad stopped over and brought me the necessities to get better. Max came home from work to take care of me, but I just ended up sleeping. Right now, I actually do feel good. I just hope that pain doesn't come back. I have a doctor's appointment on Tuesday for a regular check-up, so I think that I will ask them for the flu shot when I go.

Thank You Stephanie!

Stephanie, my brother's girlfriend, got the baby these Bear's onesies. I'm having trouble getting the picture to go rightside up. Thank you Stephanie!

Thank You Crystal!

Crystal got the baby dog pajamas, a Bear's bib and a Bear's fork and spoon set. Thank you Pooshie!

Thank You Mom and Dad!

My mom and dad got the baby cute little pajamas, onesies, bibs, and a soft blanket corner with a dog on it. Thank you mom and dad!

Rhianna's and Dave's Engagement Party

Saturday, October 10, 2009

We celebrated Rhianna's and Dave's engagement party on Saturday. They had a Mexican themed party. We had so much fun talking, laughing, and for some of us, not me, drinking. Congratulations to the happy couple!

One Day in the Mind of a Pregnant Woman...

October 6, 2009 - 21 Weeks 6 Days

One day in the mind of a pregnant woman...

I can't believe that girl just told me I was big. Who does she think she is talking to? Like I really want someone commenting on my weight. I know...I am pregnant. I know... I am big. It was probably that stupid cheeseburger I ate last night. I could totally go for one right now. Do I go to Portillo's or McDonald's? McDonald's is a lot closer, but Portillo's is so much better. If I feel like driving an extra block to Portillo's, maybe I'll take the dog for company. Shoot, if I take the dog in the car, then he'll get hair all over, and I'll have to vacuum when I get home. And when I do get home, Max will be there asking me why I didn't get him anything from Portillo's. Yeah right, why don't you get up an get your own? Do I always have to do everything around here? I swear getting Rock Band was the biggest mistake... except for the singing portion. I'm so good at singing I think that I should try out for American Idol. Speaking of American Idol, when does that start? Oh forget it, then that will be another show to DVR, and I need to catch up on A Baby Story. I wish they filmed A Baby Story in Illinois; I would totally sign up. Although, maybe I won't; some of the women on that show look so miserable when they give birth. Oh my God, I have to give birth?????????????

Husky Howler

October 1, 2009




On Saturday, Max and I took Samurai to a Husky Howler. It is like a fair for your dog; any breed is welcome. They have games, a costume contest, and they let the huskies pull sleds. I'm thinking about getting Samurai a prison inmate costume.

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