You all know that person who can't casually slip between the season blending one into the other, but instead must take all short sleeved items out of their closet at the first sign of cooler temps. I am that person. I dive head first into Fall and love it for multiple reasons. First of all, I was able to spend an afternoon getting back into one of Kevin and my favorite traditions... football and bar food - minus the tall beers this season. Second, I was able to break out a fleece for the first time this year. Some of you may think fleece is a little outdated, but I swear there is nothing more comfy in this world than my gray DZ Homecoming 2003 fleece pullover. Finally, and most importantly, the pumpkin factor. It began with a minor meltdown in an airport in Atlanta early this week when they said they don't get Pumpkin spice until after all the regular Starbucks... I settled for a skinny decaf mocha, but was none too happy about it. It ended with an impromptu trip to Neighborhood Market with my only purchases being two Autumn Pumpkin candles and the ingredients for a loaf of pumpkin bread.... too much or just enough?
Other than the changing seasons, there was another large development this week. I had the incredible experience of feeling our sweet Baby O moving around inside! I had felt subtle sensations before but was not confident that it was Baby related, then on a drive home from work this week, it was undeniable! I did the logical thing and immediately pulled over because for some reason I thought if I sat perfectly still I would be able to feel more. I then called everyone who I thought would care in any way shape or form about this development, and probably a few who didn't.
This development of course threw me into a state of panic. We are getting dangerously close to being half way through this pregnancy and we have nothing for this baby, not even a space to put things if I decided to be proactive and go out to make some purchases. This of course led to an attack on the apartment. I got the closest closest to what will be Baby O's nursery completely cleaned out and organized. Plus, I got everything that is non-gender specific added to our baby registry at myregistry.com. In the case of some items like baby bedding, I just picked out what I like for a he or she Ool and will delete which one is unnecessary. This pregnancy has officially taken my OCD from a mild case to a severe issue that must be addressed.
Now that you all are probably thoroughly convinced that I am a loon, I am going to check on my pumpkin bread because it is starting to smell GOOD! Read on for FAQ.
Are you feeling sick?: Feeling good..
Are you sleeping?: Not really, but if that is the worst of it, then things are ok.
What was the best moment this week?: Feeling the baby move was awesome! I felt bad for Kevin after I called to tell him and he said, "Great, I will feel it when I get home." I didn't have the heart to explain that it will take a few more weeks for baby to get strong enough for him to feel.
Do you miss anything?: I do miss the tall beers along with the burgers and football, but we already figured out the logistics of setting Baby O up at our table so that they can enjoy our tradition next season with us.
Do you want to know if Baby O is a boy or a girl?: Less than three weeks until we find out!
Any other symptoms?: Nothing to report.
Mood lately?: A little out of it lately, but feeling better now that I have some space organized for Baby O.
What are you looking forward to?: Baby getting strong enough for other people to feel him/her.
Baby Bump?: Growing.
Need any maternity clothes?: Focusing on stretchy material. :)
Have a great week everyone!
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