Thanksgiving

Well this year Thanksgiving was a bit different than I have had to deal with in the past. I actually had to work it (or should I say that I was scheduled to work Thanksgiving) Wednesday we had dinner with my side of the family and had a good time. Each adult had to bring a dish. It was to be a suprise to everyone else what you were going to bring. I brought dill dip and made pecan pie. Marc made party potatoes. Dad made baked sweet potatoes. Mom made sopapillas and Jesse made sweet potato caserole. It was nice to have something to do that night. On Thanksgiving, Marc and Joey left to go to Marc's parents house for Thanksgiving so I could sleep. I tried to sleep a little bit, but never slept well. I showed up to work and found out that they didn't need me. Frustrating to say the least, but at least I could go home and sleep and shop on Friday morning.

I got up and went shopping with Mom on Friday morning. I got a few Christmas presents out of the way too! It was tiring getting up at 330am, but it was worth it. I then drove up to Marc's parents house and on Friday Evening, we had dinner with his immediate family. Today we have just hung out and not done much. We ran to Springfield but just looked mostly. Not too exciting. Tomorrow Marc and I are planning on going to the movies. We will see if it happens!! Night all!!

Dyson DC23 Motorhead Animal

OOOOOOO There is a chance to win this on www.naturalmommie.com!!!! This would be great to have since we have 3 dogs and soon to be 3 kids! Its hard to keep up with the dog hair and all of the toddler snacks that are on the floor!!!

Luvabum

Cloth diapers keep on getting cuter and cuter and cuter! It used to be that they were ugly, boring and hard to use. Now you can purchase complete matching outfits in adorable prints and styles that even grandma and auntie would be willing to give a try during visits!
Luvabum cloth diapers and clothing are lovingly created by Veronica Shaver. What I love about her collection of outfits made specifically for cloth diapering {wool longies, etc.} is that they look like store bought outfits that aren't meant for cloth diapering!

I would really love to win a set of these! She is giving away a shirt, cloth diaper, and longies! If you would like to enter to win, you can go to http://www.naturalmommie.com/2009/11/luvabum.html

Natural Luxe

Natural Luxe is exactly the type of online boutique you'd want to come across this time of year. Everytime I look through the store I think, "please?? just one of each??" because every single item is something that I'd want to have for myself!!! Great news for Christmas shoppers...it's highly unlikely that anyone you buy for from Natural Luxe would be disappointed!! Just like the store name, Natural Luxe is chalk full of luxurious eco-chic products and most of it is super unique...the kind of products you'd find when you're window shopping in a new city and find yourself in that swanky little boutique tucked in along a side road!! Only you don't have to worry about parking..unless you count parking your booty on the couch to comfortably shop from home ;)

If you would like to try to win one of their bags, you can at http://www.naturalmommie.com/2009/11/natural-luxe.html

Pipi Child

Pipi Child is a company that specializes in merino clothing for infants, toddlers and young children. Proudly made in New Zealand, firstly by nature and then by hand, this versatile merino clothing range for children is designed to keep your child cool in summer and warm in winter not to mention giving you peace of mind knowing that you are providing the best in quality and design! New Zealand Merino Wool is completely natural, breathable, super soft, non irritating and believe it or not, easy to care for!

If you would like to enter to win either a Bodysuit & Beanie {$57} size newborn OR Long Sleeve Tee {$42} sizes 1-6 years, you can go to http://www.naturalmommie.com/2009/11/pipi-child.html.

Mimitens

From one of the blogs that I follow, there is a contest to give away a pair of mittens, hat, and a scarf. The design is very cool too! There are no strings, no velcro closures to keep them on. Its really simple. The mittens have a stretchy fabric that goes up to or near the elbow so little ones can't pull them off!!! These would be great to have so if you want to have a chance to win them, go on over to http://www.naturalmommie.com/2009/11/mimitens.html and enter to win!

29 Weeks

Sorry I haven't posted in a while. I have been busy lately!!!

How far along: 29 weeks

Total weight gain: -3 lbs

Maternity clothes: Same as before. All maternity pants and pretty much all maternity shirts now. I think that more form fitting shirts look better because they don't look like I am wearing a tent. Its weird how even though I am pregnant, I am still worried about how huge I look.

Stretch marks: There are a few new ones now. Its going to happen and I just need to accept it. I just hope they look ok after the babies are here. Its vain I know, but its still my body and I have to look at it every day.

How big is belly? I don't know. I don't have a measuring tape with me right now.

Sleep: It's an on and off thing. Some nights I sleep so great and most nights I sleep horrible. I wake up all the time needing to pee. Its gotten to a point now that its hard for me to get comfortable when I first lay down. It seems like I can't breathe sometimes!
Best moment this week: Just knowing we are in the home stretch!

Movement: People can feel them too!! Not just Marc and I. There are some girls at work who every time they see me they ask if the babies are moving and if they can feel it!

Food cravings: Sweet Tea and again, Panda Express sounds good.

Belly button in or out: Its not out yet, but I can actually see the inside of it which I can never do. I don't even think it was this shallow with Joey!
What I miss: Feeling like myself. I just feel like a different person. Its hard to explain it, but I don't feel like myself anymore.

What I'm looking forward to: Just feeling somewhat normal again.

How big are the babies? 29 weeks: Your baby now weighs about 2 1/2 pounds (like a butternut squash) and is a tad over 15 inches long from head to heel. http://www.babycenter.com/6_your-pregnancy-29-weeks_1118.bc

I went to the dr last week (28 weeks 2 days) Dr said everything looks great! We had an ultrasound and baby A is 2lb11oz and baby B is 3 lbs! I can't believe there is 6 lbs of baby in me right now! The dr is still worried about my weight gain but I am trying to eat more. My cervix is still long and closed. No funneling. When it was checked at 25 weeks, they said it was 5cm. It was 4.65cm this time. The dr said this is perfectly normal and they just don't want it to be below 3cm at this time. I still have a ways to go before its that length! I am proud of my body for carrying these babies so well. I feel like my body might fall apart, but its holding up so far! My emotions are in high gear right now. Its hard to control them and I find myself apologizing to Marc even more than I used to because I know I am being hormonal. My hormones won't regulate for a while, but once the babies get here, at least they won't be working double time! There have been things that are going on in my life that are stressing me out and I really don't need it right now. I don't know why I have to worry about stupid stuff when I'm so pregnant, but I guess that just the woman in me! Anyways, I will write again next week (at least) about how things are going. I go back to the dr when I am 30w3d so there will be an update about that too!!!