35 weeks!!

We've made it to 35 weeks! Only 5 more to go. I am determined that this child will NOT be late. This is not an option and if she knows what's good for her, she'll make her appearance sooner rather than later :) For the most part, we're pretty ready. I know that physically, I am ready. We feel a lot more prepared now that we've toured the hospital, know where we are going, and know (approximately) how things will function. I know that we have no real idea of what's to come as far as labor and delivery, much less life with a newborn. I'm not too nervous about labor, but that could change I suppose. Everyone has their own opinion about "natural" childbirth or the use of an epidural. I can't make any promises either way. I'd like to think that I will do the best I can for as long as I can without any drugs, however, I don't know. We'll just have to wait and see. Anyways, I know I am behind in the pictures department, so we'll be posting one soon!

34 weeks

Pregnancy Highlights

How far along: approximately 34 weeks 2 days

Baby Lomicka weighs: 4 1/2 pounds according to pregnancy books

Weight gain thus far: 7 pounds

Maternity Clothes: some jeans

Gender: It's a GIRL!!! Pink and purple have taken over!

Sleep: a few hours here and there in between bathroom trips

What I am looking forward to most this week: My doctor's appt and our hospital tour

Cravings: Mint N Chip ice cream

Movement: more rolling and pressure than kicking or punching

What I miss most: Sleeping on my stomach

Symptoms: Heartburn, major heartburn

65 in 365

I know its a little late, but here is a list of things I would like to work towards during 2010. I'll update the list occasionally with what is in progress and what has been accomplished.

1. Become a mommy! - In Progress
2. Read 10 adult books
3. Lose 30 pounds
4. Walk the neighborhood with the baby and dogs at least 3 days a week, weather permitting
5. Leave the baby with a friend & go out to dinner with Matt at least once a month
6. Finish Beth Moore bible study- In Progress
7. Read Beth Moore book " So long Insecurity!"
8. Make new friends I can hang out with
9. Buy a sewing machine
10. Learn how to sew
11. Fly back to San Diego twice
12. Visit some place I have never been
13. Keep an up to date baby book for __________
14. Try out at least 1 new recipe a month
15. Eat healthier, include vegetables at each dinner
16. Think more carefully before I make purchases
17. Take weekly pictures of the baby
18. Successfully breastfeed for at least 5 months if physically able
19. Develop a daily schedule for ___________ and stick to it
20. Start teaching the baby Sign Language as soon as possible
21. Spend more quality time with Matt
22. Join some kind of mom's group
23. Take good care of myself
24. Drink less soda
25. Travel to Chicago
26. Go see a Tin Cap's game
27. Take baby ___________ to a sporting event
28. Go camping at least once
29. Get both dogs to respond to basic commands (come, sit, stay, leave it, drop it)
30. Impact someone's life for the better
31. Sew my first quilt
32. Go through my clothes and get rid of things I don't wear
33. Blog at least once a week
34. Make my blog more interesting to look at
35. Read with baby __________ at least once a day
36. Finish decorating the house
37. Plant some flowers and tend to them regularly
38. Get to know more of my neighbors
39. Volunteer somewhere
40. Find a park to take the baby to at least once a week (weather permitting)
41. Spend less time worrying what others think of me
42. Call the people who are important to me more often
43. Creat a memory box for _________
44. Make a weekly cleaning schedule and stick to it
45. Have a family portrait professionally done
46. Upload photos to KodakGallery regularly
47. Find a hairstylist and get at least 3 cuts
48. Go to a concert
49. Actually use the Rosetta Stone to learn German
50. Do something special for my husband each month
51. Find something cultural to do in Fort Wayne
52. Take baby _________ to the Zoo
53. Develop my photography skills
54. Smile more at strangers
55. Go to the movies at least 3 times with my husband
56. Do something I have never done before
57. Try 3 new foods I have never eaten
58. Make a concentrated effort to put things away as soon as I finish using them
59. Learn how to use Adobe Photoshop
60. When in conversation with people, do more listening and less speaking
61. Use my training in Education to make a difference even though I am not teaching
62. Write notes to people just because
63. Visit the public library at least once a month
64. Keep up with old friends even though we don't live close
65. Become OK with who I am

Valentine's Day

For our last Valentine's Day just the 2 of us, we went to a beautiful restaurant called Eddie Merlot's. It was delicious! Matt had crab legs and a baked potato and I had a grilled pork chop smothered in the best bbq sauce and we shared a salad. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone who lives in Fort Wayne!

Love this Bag!

Ok, so this blogger I read on a daily basis, MckMama, does some amazing giveaways. She is currently giving away an awesome bag by Kelly Moore that is totally versatile and I WANT it! Go to her giveaway page and leave a comment to enter to win it!

mckgiveaways.blogspot.com/2010/02/kelly-moore-camera-bag-giveaway.html

Pregnancy Highlights

How far Along: 32 weeks 4 days

Baby Lomicka weighs: about 4 pounds

Weight gain: 6 pounds

Maternity Clothes: a few pairs of jeans

Sleep: better than it has been in the past. I can't complain.

Best Moment this week: Seeing the baby on the ultrasound and hearing that everything looks good.

Gender: Its a girl! You'll have to wait a while longer to find out her name

Movement: Lots of it. She's got her legs and booty up under my ribs... fun times

Food Cravings: Mint N Chip ice cream

What I miss: Sleeping on my stomach

What I am looking forward to this week: I was looking forward to my dr. appt today!

Symptoms: can you say Heartburn!

5 Things About Me Right Now

1. We recently acquired DVR on our cable plan and I am LOVING watching many shows that I usually miss. Plus, I can record shows that Matt doesn't enjoy and watch them while he's at work.
2. HEELLLOOOO Girl Scout Cookies!! Need I say more
3. I am really wanting a major change in my hair. It feels blah to me. I have been wanting to go back to a very dark, almost black color for quite some time. I haven't done anything about it. But I want to.
4. I got a library card! The public library is about 2 miles down the road and I am taking advantage of the free time that I do have to get some reading in. I am taking suggestions for quality reads :)
5. I shoved my fears aside and recently joined a Beth Moore bible study called "Esther: It's Tough Being a Woman" with 30 other women whom I don't know (except for 2). I am VERY glad I did.

2 months

Today is February 2. Our daughter is due April 2nd.... Exactly 2 months from today. Crazy!!