On the Baby front:
- Maternity leave at work seems like it will all turn out good. Had an issue for a little while because of some mis-communication, but I am happy where things stand now. It looks like I'll for sure be able to take off 8 weeks (half of that unpaid) ...but perhaps I can swing a little over 10 weeks if I can figure it out financially. Choices, choices.
- Had another doctor's appointment today. All checked out great. Didn't gain any weight all month ... woo hoo! Though I'm sure the weight will be coming ... I've gained a total of 10 lbs thus far ... I'm at week 23...I thought I was hungry all the time before this week .... well, now when I say I am hungry all the time, I mean it! Trying to munch on healthier options though.
- Also relating to today's appointment, doctor was having a hard time figuring out the heart rate though, because Baby didn't want to sit still! :) Amazing how he always seems to be moving, but I don't really feel him that much. Make me wonder what he is doing in there when I CAN feel him! Every single time they have checked Baby's heart rate, it's been an even 140 every time.
- Blood pressure was down at this appointment. It was 116/82 today ... my last appointment it was 138/90ish ... that scared me because of all the horror stories with high BP during pregnancy. Hopefully it'll stay down now!
- I was peeking around at Goodwill today for some maternity shirts hoping I'd have some luck. Nothing struck my fancy enough for me to buy it. However, in the Infant Wear bin I found a brand new white and lime green striped Gap newborn hat ... which will be perfect for newborn shots. I also found a SUPER cute moose sleeper. I have a 30% coupon for Kohls, and they have Early Bird specials on Saturday morning, so hopefully I can find some good deals on some maternity stuff then. I do have some maternity stuff, but a lot of it is long or 3/4 sleeve ... which I cannot stand wearing lately! Thus far, some of my regular shirts have been ok, but I am starting to for sure outgrow them!
- I got to hang out with my friend Ashley yesterday, who GENEROUSLY gave me some really really cute outfits that her son has outgrown. I sit and stare at "Newborn" sized clothing ... and I just can't believe how small Baby will start out! Thanks, Ash!
On the life front:
- Summer School started last Friday with an in-service for teachers. Kids started this past Monday. My day is from 7:45-12:09, and I have three classes of kids. I teach Crafts and Creativity. The kids are 1st graders who are going into 2nd grade. I have pretty good groups, and there are only about 3 of them that drive me a little batty - pretty good odds! ;-) This week we made: decorative nametags, mosaic turtles, sprinkled ice cream cone project, water color painting, and tomorrow, we are making sun catcher jars.
- Not much going on with house projects ... BOO!
- Photography has been mellow for about the last month. I have 8 weddings left this year - 2 in July, and the rest in August + September. I am so glad I didn't over book myself, considering last year I didn't know I'd be pregnant during wedding season!
- Had a garage sale last weekend with my mom. We got rid of a lot of stuff - so nice to have extra space in some of my cupboards and closets!
I think that's it. Nothing too exciting happening here!
'Til next time!
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Check the clearnace racks at Target for maternity deals - also their website. The Liz Lange stuff is really nice and you can get it on the cheap if you are willing to spend time looking through.
So glad maternity leave is working out. I would say, if you can swing the extra couple of weeks definitely do it. You will never regret taking off extra time from work to spend with your newborn. Those days go far, far too fast and only happen once.
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