o_O

at 10/25/11 9:50AM
62 days? Really? Yikes.

And if I'm anything like my mother and older sister, it's going to be more like 31 days. Triple yikes.

Despite the slight panicky feeling I get when I start to think about going from *being pregnant* to *being a mom*, we are pretty much ready for baby boy Brewer to arrive. :)

So far all you moms out there, what things did you not have done before baby arrived?
  • marmee
    You may be late ... did you know that it is up to the father's side, this time-to-be-born?? Better check with your MIL on her babies! :) Crystal's usually early ... Amber always late ... just like her SIL. ;)
    by marmee at 10/25/11 1:51PM
  • arual
    Well then he will still be early, since Patty went early with every one of her boys! :)
    by arual at 10/25/11 4:13PM
  • laurchel
    Hmmm ... We pretty much had everything done. I think the only thing I didn't finish was washing all the baby clothes, but only the big sizes he didn't wear for a while :)
    by laurchel at 10/26/11 11:06AM

98 Days...

at 09/19/11 8:48AM
...I can't believe it! The summer seemed to drag AND fly by at the same time. We're already 2/3 through September, and the pace is just now kicking into high-gear.

Gospel meeting with Roy Deistelkamp this Wed-Sunday.

Oct 1 - B-day party for the 1-year old in Buffalo. Start training my replacement at work.

Oct 15 - Baby shower in Pgh.

Oct 29 - Baby shower in NY.

Nov 1 (ish) - 32 week sonogram. Also start working from HOME. :)

Then, time to relax, organize the house, and wait for Baby to come... Oh, and try to strategize my plans for Thanksgiving day (Thursday). I really don't think it would be prudent to drive myself 2 hours to Fairmont, WV, at 35 weeks pregnant. But nearly all of my family will be down there already. Maybe I'll take myself out to Cracker Barrel instead...


  • marmee
    We did Cracker Barrel one Thanksgiving ... it was DELICIOUS!!! Of course, I'm a huge Cracker Barrel fan! Where will Justin be? Working??
    by marmee at 09/19/11 12:42PM
  • mamabear
    I was just thinking about it yesterday....whether you would try to make the trip to Fairmont. Maybe we can figure something out if you want to go down, but don't want to drive down yourself :-)
    by mamabear at 09/19/11 1:07PM
  • arual
    Sue - Justin will probably be working up thru Wednesday, and then Thursday is the only day he can go down and hunt. :) And Patty --- I'm up for suggestions! I will have to work at least Monday and Tuesday, tho.
    by arual at 09/19/11 7:26PM
  • mamabear
    We ate out on Thanksgiving 3 years ago when JonDavid was born. I was amazed at how many people were there! We ate at Ryan's, which is a huge buffet place, and it was so packed we had a hard time getting through all the tables / people just to get back up to the food. I love how, when we are all together during hunting season since his birth, JonDavid thinks it is for his birthday :-) Of course, I do always have a party for him, so that may be why!

    Not sure if we will be coming back up for Wednesday night this year or staying down there. If we come back up, maybe I can stay up and drive you back down for Thursday, as long as the weather is good :-) We normally come back Thursday night to my place so I can get ready for Friday, so you have to consider if you are up to that much traveling :-)
    by mamabear at 09/20/11 9:18AM
  • arual
    Yeah, it would have to be a down-and-back trip on Thursday. I might just sleep on Thursday and enjoy everyone's company on Friday instead. :)
    by arual at 09/20/11 12:28PM

Progress!

at 08/23/11 9:09AM *
I have the sweetest, most hardworking husband.

Yesterday he helped get our bedroom ready to house a crib and changing table for our little one. He scrubbed the carpets, spackled and painted the wall/trim, and then even ripped out a huge thorn bush from our back entry. Once we get the crib and changing table put together, I can start putting out all the "fun" stuff -- bedding, wall decor, diaper-stacker.... O:)

This fall is going to be crazy (with a wedding, baby showers, Thanksgiving, etc), so I want to get as much of this stuff done before I'm too big to do it! Or too tired.

Any suggestions from other moms out there? What did you make sure to have done before the baby came?

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UPDATE:

So, nix the wedding. Won't be able to get the time off to go. However, month of October is still just as full:

Oct. 1 - First Bday Party for Anthony
Oct. 15 - Baby Shower in Pgh
Oct. 29 - Baby Shower in SNB

So, since I'd like to have the "nursery" area all set up before this craziness starts, that leaves me with the month of September to really get things crackin'.

Wish me luck!
  • marmee
    Ahhh .... luck has nothing to do with it!! Godspeed in your efforts, however! :) I know you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you.
    by marmee at 08/26/11 12:20PM

On the road again...

at 08/11/11 9:25AM
...finally! It's been way too long since I've been up to NY to see my Mom & Dad and the rest of the family. In fact, I think the last time I was in South New Berlin was at Christmas last year...

Tomorrow after work Justin and I head up to visit for a few days. On the agenda for the weekend:

-Bridal shower for my cousin
-Pizza/cake for Mom's birthday =)
-Re-covering an old ottoman and gifting it to Mattie for her first apartment

Hopefully there'll be some time in there to just sit back, relax, and visit. =)

One thing I am not looking forward to, though, is my Grandfather Dibbell asking how much weight I've gained so far. He's not the most tactful man on the planet. =)
  • marmee
    Ummm ... right ... tactful may not apply to your Grandfather. :) Enjoy your time. Say hello to your family for me. Safe travels!
    by marmee at 08/11/11 10:19AM
  • laurchel
    Hahaha, yup he asked me that at some point :P
    by laurchel at 08/11/11 10:19PM

Halfway there!

at 08/08/11 1:00PM
Today marks the official 140th day, with 140 more days to go. Hard to believe that we've made it this far already. =)

Ordered a crib and changing table, which should be in next week. Time to make room for baby! I'm just a little excited, if you can't tell...
  • mamabear
    Halfway already?? No way! I've really got to get some things organized and planned and bought and ...... :-) yeah, I am excited too!!!
    by mamabear at 08/09/11 12:26PM
  • arual
    I can't believe we're at the halfway mark, either! And I know the last few months (especially November) are gonna be crazy!!!
    by arual at 08/09/11 5:39PM