Thank you all for the birthday wishes. I didn’t do anything extravagant, but it was a wonderfully relaxing day with no school work! And I got to meet up with Morgan again for our weekly coffee date. You would think that eventually we would have run out of things to talk about, but after 3 1/2 hours of chit chat, the conversation ended only because I needed to beat the rush hour traffic home! It sure is comforting to have someone to relate to through the the crazy feelings that go along with pregnancy.
Speaking of pregnancy…Yesterday’s appointment was a good one. I am still measuring small, but my doctor isn’t concerned since the ultrasound 2 weeks ago showed Baby G to be in the 47th percentile. But she did order another ultrasound for 2 weeks from now “just to check.” So now I have that to look forward to. Any opportunity to see this little guy is really exciting. 🙂
Today was as unrelaxing as yesterday was relaxing! But it was productive. It started out with some of this…
I love having my elliptical at home. I love not having to drive to the gym. And I love having my tv to occupy my mind. My time on the elliptical is about the only time that Baby G is not squirming all around. I think the motion lulls him to sleep. :) He wakes right up when I’m done though, and is back to tickling my ribs!
Today was my cleaning day, and the nesting bug that goes along with pregnancy has hit full force! So after a shower there was a lot of this:
Yep, that’s my belly! Please note that my feet are completely gone in this picture. Vacuuming has gotten harder in the last couple of weeks. Hauling that thing around is tough when you tire faster and your center of gravity is off. Unfortunately, with 2 cats, not vacuuming every week is not an option.
The vacuuming was followed by cleaning bathrooms and the kitchen, dusting, and even some of this :
Again, that is the belly. And again… no feet!
I love the smell of a clean house. Does anyone else feel that way? Its so gratifying! I don’t think I’m a neat freak. Mopping and dusting rarely happen. But a good vacuuming happens every week and I always feel great when its done! Having mopped floors and dusted furniture is a bonus.
Riding high from my cleaning spree, I did a little bit of this:
I’m easing into biochemistry. This week? Acids, bases, and buffers!
I was pretty tired, but we just needed a few things at the store so I headed out in the rain (this is day three of rain, wind , and cold). We only needed a few things…
But while I was out I decided to reward myself for my hard work and stopped off for a special treat.
I had heard that The Cheesecake factory had a new selection and I’ve been dying to try it. Its Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake, combined with chocolate cake! Since yesterday was my birthday and I didn’t have any cake, I felt justified. :) I am looking forward to my evening indulgence!
Now that I am sitting and resting with my feet up, I don’t think I’ll be getting up again tonight! I am beat! But anyone who might be concerned about how all of today’s activity is affecting Baby G… no need! I am watching my stomach shift back and forth as I type! Apparently today’s activity didn’t wear him out the way it wore me out. :) He has more energy than I do! I think we might have an athlete on our hands.
Have a good night everyone. Thanks for continuing to follow along and read even as my posting has become more sporadic. I love reading each and every one of your comments!
the PB cheesecake is my new favorite from Cheesecake Factory. It’s sinful! Enjoy, you deserve it!
I wish we had a cheescake factory closer to here! THAT LOOKS AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I laughed when you said “My time on the elliptical is about the only time that Baby G is not squirming all around. I think the motion lulls him to sleep”. BEWARE: IT WILL BE THE SAME EXACT WAY WHEN HE IS BORN SO DONT BE SUPRISED!!!!!!!!!!! Active pregnant women = babies that can’t go to sleep just lying in bed. 🙂
Oh wow, that cheesecake looks amazing!
We just bought an elliptical for our house too, wish I had asked you what kind you have haha.
I think your little one is going to be an awesome baby, he just seems like he is going to be a ton of fun haha
No feet!! I love it. I’m sure you don’t though. Wow, I hate cleaning the house WITHOUT being pregnant. You’re a trooper! You deserved that special treat.
Glad you had a nice birthday, and a successful trip to the doctor!
I love that nesting feeling and how productive you get! I also love Cheesecake Factory desserts and you definitely needed some of that. Yummy.
It’s so interesting hearing other people go through something similar with the baby size. I had never heard of it my first time with M and always being told I was too small. I’m wondering if I’ll get the same report at tomorrow’s appt. That’s when the crazy # of ultrasounds and “check her size just in case” things started with M.
Oh….my….cheesecake!! That looks amazing. I’m getting one this weekend and I don’t need to justify it. Wanting it is enough.
Glad to hear the appointment went well!
awwww I am loving the baby bump in the swiffer picture! I am SOOOOO SORRY that I missed your birthday! I am glad it was great =)
I used to love having my elliptical at home, it was so convenient.
hehe I love that I am not the only one that takes pictures when they are studying haha
I think I’ve been nesting since the first week I got pregnant! I did a huge spring cleaning in our house and it’s gotten worse and worse since, haha! 😉
Your cheesecake selection looks sooooo, sooooo GOOD! I’ve eaten at the CF, but can you believe I’ve never had their cheesecake before?!?! I need to change that. ASAP! 😉
Ha, just a warning: if the elliptical is the only place the baby is calm now, invest in a sling. That you can wear on the elliptical 😉 He’s going to want to be kept moving, like my little girl does!