Hey There Serious Sally

I am literally so boring. I can’t sit outside and enjoy the weather due to my AWESOME allergies, so what “social” life I did have has now gone down the shi..I mean…gutter. On the upper, only 1 ankle is swollen at the end of the day, I have a lot of time to watch the Rangers and shop online. (The hubs only happy about the ankle and Rangers part.) The entertaining things that are happening I simply cannot put on here or I would never work in this town again.

I have had some requests for a belly picture. This is being taken into serious consideration. Maybe from my baby shower, maybe even turned to the side.

The Usual Prego Update:

How Far Along: 30 weeks…starting the HOMESTRETCH! BOOMSTICK!

Maternity Clothes: maternity tops, capris, shorts and dresses, cotton skirts, “regular tight tops,” TEXAS Rangers shirts (regular/tight, just FYI)

Sleep: goodness were people right about going into your third trimester-up at least 3 times a night for the facilities, blowing my nose or as Chase says “shifting” my belly. Mama tired. I know…it’s only just begun…(sung to the Carpenters)

Best Moment This Week: Fancy Nancy was in town, a great baby shower for Chase’s cousin, Amazon & ETSY orders being delivered (I have a serious problem. Chase wonders “Who is this ETSY and why do they have all of our money?!”)

Miss Anything: Just Frozen Margaritas this week…

Movement: This chick is going crazy in there! Rachel and I were sitting at my desk Friday and felt what was fo shizz an elbow/knee/huge bump.

Food Cravings: fruit and the husband’s burgers. I realized I eat a cantaloupe and 2 containers of strawberries each week by myself. #winning

Anything making me sick or nauseas: still thinking about the whole “birthing” process…*picture me in the fetal position crying-enter Mom and sisters*

Gender: It’s nice Fancy Norah Boo GibbyGul.

Labor Signs: Well, had to take a little break at the grocery store due to some “pressure down there”

Symptoms: Sleepy. Hungry. Thirsty. Fussy. Repeat. Allergies are a HOT MESS. I can’t wait for a shot after she gets here. (Liquor and Medicine) Actually, I would rather my allergy shot over some tequila even though they both clear up my airway, BUT we shall meet again Mr. Patron.

Belly Button: It’s out. And it’s gross. Eva tried to push it back in for me.

Wedding Rings: On and looking fabulous.

Happy or Moody: Emotional. I know, shocking.

Looking Forward To: Katie starting to work her magic in the nursery, Lindsey Kay’s prom and baby showers! We also can’t wait to meet the little Fancy Norah Boo! Our only requests are: a chubby bunny and red, curly hair! (And OF COURSE healthy!!!) 

Soap Box

**WARNING: Pretty Feisty, Red is in a MOOD**

Well, it’s come to a point where I must get on my soap box and be my usual Smart-A self. (I’m on my soap box about 97% of the time anyway so…um….take care.)

IF YOU CAN’T SAY ANYTHING NICE OR APPROPRIATE TO ME WITHIN THE NEXT 3 MONTHS, SIMPLY SMILE AND NOD.

“Wow, those horizontal stripes make you look wide!”

“Girl, you’ve got a looonnnggg ways to go!”

News flash: I am growing a human inside of me. That does not mean all of my other internal body parts went away. There is going to be some shifting and (OMG) growth! I like chubby babies and my baby girl will be a chubby bunny-that’s all there is to it. I’m going into my 7th month of being pregnant, not 2nd week. And, I don’t think the math is too complicated to figure out I don’t have that far to go…the rest of April, May, June, then BAM! *If you need help, I know a lot of fun Math songs with counting.*

“Will you be Breast feeding? Yes? No?”

Really any sort of breast feeding question should be off limits. How we feed our baby will be our business. Why people think this is an appropriate question baffles me. Seriously, I am going to start replying with:

“No, Chase is going to take care of that for me.”

Or maybe even throw the dog in there once or twice.

The word “breast” is weird anyway. I know, I know, it’s a beautiful thing, better for baby, yada yada yada. I would just prefer NOT to talk about unless at a small dinner with 3 other girls (Ahem), or a small girls group on a patio. At the end of the day, it is still my boob, my baby will get fed, and all will be at peace.

Ahhhhh…much better…questions/comments/concerns about my sanity? Send them to Santa. He probably gets some doozies!

The Usual Prego Update:

How Far Along: about to finish up 27 weeks-baby the size of a head of cauliflower

Maternity Clothes: belly bands, maternity tops, capris and dresses, cotton skirts, “regular tight tops,” TEXAS Rangers shirts

Sleep: only getting up two times per night and have moved a fan right in front of me-gotta love that fun change into the Texas heat

Best Moment This Week: CLASSIC conversation with Marmee. Golden material for my SNL auditions. DYING to let her let me share on here. Another entertaining Guls birthday dinner for Auntie Courty. Me: “I’m hot, I’m full, I can’t breathe, my eyes never stop watering and my upper lip is out of control!” Gul: “Me too!” And a few other fun topics of conversation ;)

Miss Anything: Sushi, Frozen Margaritas, COLD Mexican Beer…homestretch.

Movement: Lots of hiccups so my belly is always bouncing

Food Cravings: M&M’s, ice cream, frozen fruit, my homemade baked chicken nuggets

Anything making me sick or nauseas: starting to think about the whole “birthing” process…

Gender: Hers nice girl

Labor Signs: some low pains that give me a little jolt-more stretching I am guessing.

Symptoms: Sleepy. Hungry. Thirsty. Fussy. Repeat. (Hmmm, sounds like a newborn.)

Belly Button: It’s getting ready to POP. 

Wedding Rings: On, but not all 3 at the same time.

Happy or Moody: Sleepy.

Looking Forward To: Starting to decorate the nursery and get stuff organized! I am a “TYPE A” personality and things have to be put in their spot. Random baby stuff around the house is driving me crazy. (Yes, I know after she gets here it will be different, but I’m thinking I’ll be too tired to care.) Until then, I need some order people!

Hello, Hi

Well, well, well…so we meet again.

Nothing too exciting to report.

-Made it (barely) through testing at school.

-Reading book 3 of Hunger Games. Mind Blowing.

-Cooking & baking up a storm. (Lots of help from the crock pot!)

Questions, comments or concerns?  Send to the Hubs, my Mom, Sisters, or my work wife, Rachel. They are pretty top notch at reading my mood these days…or just shaking their heads, nodding and smiling.

The Usual Prego Update:

How Far Along: 26 weeks: Norah the size of a head of lettuce

Maternity Clothes: belly bands, maternity tops and dresses, cotton skirts, still “regular tight tops” *need a mystic tan stat!*

Sleep: Not too bad… only getting up about 2-3 times each night for the facilities or to tell the hubs/pup to stop snoring

Best Moments: Friday we got a special package-hers Easter basket/bucket. I thought until next year we could just use it in the nursery. I found it on ETSY. (click on ETSY for shop link) 

Also, registering for baby girl! I think Emmy had more fun than I did with all the pink! Kate and I took Cole to the mall Sunday to ride the train. I have never seen him so excited-we were even going to ride it twice! Well, the damn thing NEVER showed up. Poor Cole kept saying “We are gonna find that train! It’s hiding!” So, hims ended up with a cookie and seemed pretty happy! Next time Coley-Bean!!

Miss Anything: Cold Lunch meat, Sushi, Frozen Margaritas, COLD Mexican Beer especially now that patio weather has begun!

Movement: Hers has the hiccups all the time! It’s so cute. My sisters finally felt her kick and Auntie Rachel felt her foot pressing on my belly. (Very magical, romantic moments if I do say so myself)

Food Cravings: Cold fruit, M&M’s, ice cream (Bring on the weight!)

Anything making me sick or nauseas: doing pretty well now

Gender: Daddy’s Little girl

Labor Signs: None, but need to start getting in shape! Pacing my classroom for 2 full days during testing about killed me!

Symptoms: Sleepy. Hungry. Thirsty. Repeat.

Belly Button: Um…is there a word for in the middle? 

Wedding Rings: On, but not all 3 at the same time.

Happy or Moody: Really just depends on what I am doing and the crowd. I feel bad that I get so annoyed SO EASILY, but my Doctor assured me that is "tre normal."

Looking Forward To: Starting to decorate the nursery (Hubs and Pop Pop almost done painting!) Opening day for the Rangers (because I have the cutest shirt ever),upcoming wedding and baby showers, new episdoes of SNL, a 4-5-4 day work schedule the next 3 weeks, and Auntie Courty’s BURTHDAY/GULS dinner!

Best Comment: “Wow, my shirt would fit you so much better. It’s a large.” (Because my medium is obviously offending you. Have a LOVELY day.) *Once again, for those who know me, please sub any words with what you really think was going through my head during my fake laugh/smile/nod.*