They Shouldn't Let Skinny People Work in Maternity Stores

Okay, so I decided to treat myself today after a long day at a Sacramento field trip in 100 degree weather with a new pair of shoes!! However, I went to Macy's and the rude salesperson told me that they didn't have any more in my size. No offer to call other stores, no asking if he should check in another color, nothing. But, I digress... 

So, I decided to go to A Pea in the Pod and look for a pretty maternity top and pair of pants. I was the only one in the store so I got all of the attention of the lovely size 2 sales associate trying to find me the perfect pair of capri black slacks for the next 2 months of work. It was a nightmare. She was very sweet. But as my ass takes over the country and claims its own zip code and my belly forms all kinds of new "handles" (I refuse to call them love handles, because I hate them) - the more I just don't want to have a teeny tiny woman bringing me large maternity pants and cheering me on telling me, "Everyone goes through this transition time." Yeah, that's what I want to hear. Code for, "You'll be getting fatter everyday, so you shouldn't buy those, because, basically, your ass won't even fit in them in two more months." Nice. 

So, in the meantime, I'll be buying LOTS of shoes. I've decided that I'll spend the remaining 5 1/2 months of pregnancy naked, in all my huge pregnant glory, with fabulous shoes on my feet! 

One question: Pink or Blue?

Ever since I found out I was pregnant, I've been dying to know if it's a boy or girl in there! Kuddos to everyone who can actually wait an entire 40 weeks to find out, because I'm only 15 weeks and I'm dying here! I officially have my appointment set for April 24 (after begging to be seen sooner) to have that magical ultrasound! The countdown is on! 2 weeks and 3 days until we finally know! That is, if he/she cooperates! 

On a different note, my friend Kim has lent me her doppler so we've been able to hear the heartbeat whenever we want (which as of now has been at least once a day). It's so amazing hearing the heartbeat and it's wonderful to know our little bean is growing away in there! Let's hope all of the appointments over the next few weeks continue to go well and give us good news! 

Keep posted on the boy/girl update! 

12 weeks:

11 weeks:

We've had a busy couple of weeks, baby wise. Last Wednesday was a regular appointment and the doctor tried to find the heartbeat using a handheld doppler. She couldn't find it so we got another ultrasound just to make sure everything was okay. It was. The baby was right on track and the reason she couldn't hear the heartbeat is because my uterus is titled too far back right now, but that should change in the next month or so. I've attached the 11 week picture just so you could compare it to the 12 week ones that we got today! 

Today was our NT (nuchal translucency) scan. Basically they take many different measurements of the baby to see if there is a high likelihood of chromosomal abnormalities, such as down syndrome. There weren't. While they were doing the measurements we got to look at the baby forever on a screen right in front of us! It was awesome! The baby moved and waved its legs and arms. She (we call it a she for now) was slightly stubborn (taking after mom already!) and wouldn't get into the right position for some of the measurements, but eventually she did and they were able to tell us that everything looks great so far!

The Cat is Out of the Bag

Well, most everyone knows now, so I suppose I can start blogging about it - WE'RE PREGNANT! 

We are almost 12 weeks and are due on September 29, 2009. I cannot wait to meet this little baby I've been carrying for 3 months now and I'm sure by the time he/she is ready to come out, I'll be MORE than ready to meet him/her! haha! I had an appointment today and since I have a tilted uterus they couldn't hear the heartbeat just yet so they let me have another ultrasound. So, here is our little love at 11 weeks:

More House Updates

Here are some pictures of the bedroom after the second time we painted! 

Here is the corner window now...

Here it was before:

Here's the entrance to the bathroom now:

Here it was before:

Here is the new vanity area:

Here is the old vanity area:

Here is the new bed area:

Here is the old one:

Once again we have to thank Kirstie and Nick for all of the color ideas! We love our new, warmer space and can't wait to add some of the finishing touches! 

Yearning for Spring (or better yet Summer)

So, I'm freezing cold. My husband won't let me turn the heater up past 68 degrees (may as well be -2) and we're still a good 2 months away from some consistently warm weather. Sure, I shouldn't complain. I know people in upstate New York and Michigan who are being bombarded with snow. But, honestly, once we pass Christmas (okay, New Year's) I can just pass on the whole Winter thing. I like it for about a month. I know we have our nice days but I would love to be able to sit on my couch without socks, slippers, sweatshirts, a blanket, and seriously considering getting gloves. 

Just a little bitch fest. Now you're all clear on where I stand about the weather. Come on sunshine! 

Just thinking...

Observation: As I get older I realize that there are more and more things I want to accomplish. My interests are broadening.

Someday, I would like to say I have done the following:

• Run a marathon
• Play in a large poker tournament
• Actually understand algebra and other advanced math
• Publish something that someone else would actually purchase

That about does it for now. I'm sure there will be more to this list as the years pass. 

-- Ritchie