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Tag Archives: bumpdate
38 Weeks: The Final Bumpdate
I can’t believe it, but I had my last appointment today. My OB had a bone to pick with me because she saw my Facebook status that my bags were packed and had a panicked moment where she thought she … Continue reading
37 Weeks and officially whale status
This week has been a bit rough. I feel roughly the size of a pregnant beluga whale (although Scott assures me I am still hundreds of pounds away from that goal because he is a stickler for the facts) and … Continue reading
36 Weeks: Over it, but not ready
I’ve reached that point where I am very over being pregnant, but am in no way near ready for this baby to arrive. I have to get out all of our newborn things (they aren’t in storage, of course, but … Continue reading
35 Weeks: The Final Countdown
Or at least, that is what I keep telling myself. It’s good for morale. Thank goodness the OB’s office keeps their mirrors nice and clean just for my bump selfies. Fat woman in a little coat. Every time I … Continue reading
33 Weeks and braving the Easter Sunday mass madness with 3 littles
Greetings from the soupy yellow fog that is Atlanta these days. I am telling you, we are suffering over here from the massive cloud of pollen hovering over our city. Even I can’t stop sneezing and my nose is running, … Continue reading