Before...and After.

"Final Date" Date Weekend!!

Last weekend before the baby arrives...and the hubby hooked it up :) We got all dolled up and hit up the town. Saturday night he took me to a posh latin-sushi fusion concept restaurant that I have been dying to try. Yes, we had sushi and yes, I had a glass of wine- don't judge. Then, we went to see a movie of my choice- romantic comedy, check! To top it off, literally, we got ice cream sundaes heaping with hot fudge and whipped cream. Sunday, we hit up a romantic brunch spot that specializes in chocolate. Heaven! Good thing we waited until I am basically done being pregnant or I for sure would have had some ravenous midnight chocolate cravings from this place. For sure. Finally, on Sunday afternoon, I was treated to a pedi and a mini-massage session. I could get used to this spoiling! But, for the next few years, I'll consider the hubby changing a poopy diaper my version of chocolate delight.

Belly Shot-39 Weeks!

This is it! The Little Sherm is making his big debut this week :) Only 1 more day of the belly, woo!

Belly Shot-38 Weeks!

Weighing in at just about 7 lbs, the Lil Sherm isn't so little anymore. Not only he he taken over my mid-region, he is camping out right under my ribs. Don't get to comfortable there, Mister....you'll be outta there before you know it.

Belly Shot-37 Weeks!

Technically, we're now full term! The Little Sherm is heads-down and I'm not going to lie, it feels like I'm holding a bowling ball on a paper towel "down there." But fear not...according to Friday's Dr. appointment, the seatbelt is still fastened. Doesn't look like there will be any surprise visits this week!

Belly Shot-9 Months!

There it is, the 9th month. It's a good thing it is winter. Black long-sleeved clothes and spandex make this thing look a lot better.

We made it!

Belly Shot-36 Weeks!

And the big countdown begins. One. Month. Left.

Holiday Wrap-Up-Cheers to 2011!

New Years Eve: Celebrating the last time for about 20 years that we can decide to hit-up downtown on a whim for a late-night movie, a midnight glass of champagne, and a chocolate fudge brownie sundae....


Christmas Eve- last one as a twosome (well, technically 2.5-some)!

Belly Shot-35 Weeks!

The Holidays have come and gone....but the belly is here to stay. At least for a few more weeks.

Belly Shot- 34 Weeks!

Fa la la la la laa la la la. Tis the Season to be fat and jolly! Thanks to this baby bump, I've got that covered. Now, come over here and tell Santa what you want for Christmas.

Belly Shot- 33 Weeks!

The Little Sherman is gaining about a half a pound a week. What does that mean for me? Probably double. Speaking of double, I'm happy that my good friend double chin has stayed away. Not that anyone is looking at my chin these days....

Countdown Cutdown.

The fact that I am planning on having a C-section means it needs to be scheduled. It also means that it gets scheduled a week before the due date. Which means, that it chops one whole week off of that 40 week countdown. I'm technically "due" on Feb 3, but my doc only does her craft on Wednesdays. So, while we thought we had all of January to hang-out before the Little Sherman arrives, turns out Jan 26th at 7:30 am will be the big debut.

Yes, I'm choosing C-section. The chief reason being I'm not very interested in child birth. I'm fine with being preg, fine with raising a little human. But, the thought of birthing said little human sort of makes me physically ill. I also have some back issues that, in my mind, can count as some sort of medical contingency factor in the decision. Mostly though, it's the birth thing.

I'm not going to lie, it is kind of weird scheduling it, like you take away the whole natural/surprise/waiting aspect of "going into labor" so it sort of is like an item on a list. When I think about it, I start to waiver... and then I think about giving birth and start to get nauseous....so idk. For now, it's scheduled :P

Belly Shot- 8 Months!

Oh, the next-to-last month. How you've snuck up on me so. One would think that I was due any moment...but, apparently we aren't done growing yet. So, bigger yet we shall get. Goody.

Belly Shot- 32 Weeks!

The countdown continues to go down, the belly continues to go out. The Lil Sherman is about 4 lbs now...still, that's about 10 lbs less than what is in my bra. Too bad the bigger belly doesn't give them a little bit of a lift while its at it.

"Preg" Moment

I haven't had any "pregnancy brain" related incidents so far, so I got a big kick out of what happened last night. I was helping my husband fix our sectional-it kept coming apart and needed a little securing. And... I totally forgot I was pregnant, went to lie down on my stomach so I could see the back legs of the sofa and was like "oof, um, cant do that" when I realized I wasn't lying flat on the ground! Whoops :P

Belly Shot- 31 Weeks!

So, Thanksgiving has come and gone. In case you were wondering, no...I am not hoarding a leftover turkey under my shirt. That's the lil Sherman, all 3+ lbs of him.

Belly Shot- 30 Weeks!

I cannot believe there's only 10 weeks left until the "due date." In those 10 weeks, we will celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years....so basically, 10 weeks is going to fly by and it is really going to feel like no weeks. Here's hoping the lil Sherman stays put until after the Holidays so we can mentally prepare for a few more days!

Nursery- Sneak Peak!

The conversion of the guest room/office still has a ways to go...but, at the shower this weekend, my sister gave us the bedding! So, of course, we had to set it up immediately! Little monkeys for the little Sherman :)

Belly Shot- 29 Weeks!

What is going on at 29 weeks? Just a 3 pound baby boy taking over my body!

Baby Showerette!!!

This weekend, my sister threw me a kick-ass "kids only" baby showerette party. The theme was blue, obviously. But the sub-theme was apparently "just because you can't drink doesn't mean WE can't!" Being the first of my friends to become pregnant, I am a bit outnumbered. 11 bottles of champagne (for Blue-Mosas!) and a case of Goodnight Blue Moon Beer later, the girls headed out and the presents made their way up to the nursery.

I have the most beautiful hostesses :)

Blue-Mosas!

Daddy-to-be Makes an Appearance!