baby shower

Never thought I would have a baby shower of my own!  I felt so fortunate to have met Yoko who was willing to host it at her cooking studio with my girlfriends.  We had an awesome menu with chicken yakitori, shabu shabu pork spring rolls and ice cream to cool down.  The only downside to that event was Yoko's A/C unit wasnt working and it was a hot day to say the least. 

We had everyone wear the theme colors: orange/turquoise and I think everyone had a lot of fun! I sure did =)  My sister did an awesome job hosting the milk game and taboo! Patent pending!!

36 weeks and counting

Pregnancy really hits you when you are in the last month.  I REALLY didnt want stretch marks, but I failed.  They just crawl up on you even when I lather myself with oil and lotion everyday.  Swollen feet and legs, which I have renamed my legs into "tree trunks" - unavoidable.  Last week, I started to break out in hives on my legs and arms.  My joints hurt, and what else, my belly is sagging and baby tang is cramped inside.  I am still trying to walk and going to start doing more yoga.  At this point, I am expecting what is expected.  I don't know how the contractions are going to feel like but I am semi-ready for the pain. 

His nursery is ready for the most part.  The crib sheets are cleaned, and I have started to wash his clothes.  We bought Dettol which I want more of it now.  I am going to start organizing his clothes and it already seems like I need more closet space for his stuff.  People tell me that I am going to have a lot of clothes.  At that time, I thought we are not because we are not planning to have a huge baby shower --- but we got a lot of clothes.  I think we have just the right amount and I am so thankful for baby tang for all the gifts.  We even got clothes from our neighbor which is awesome! We are so blessed. 

Even my customer from work bought more clothes for him...Little Marc Jacob.  I don't even own anything Marc Jacob and he actually get to sport it.  I am so jealous and happy for him..

O what else - Sleepy got his shots last weekend, carpet is cleaned, house is cleaned but still need to keep cleaning.  Hospital bag is ready, and I think the most important thing now is to be mentally and physically ready.   I feel like this is going to be the most interesting journey I am about to experience.  Having a baby is definitely not on my to-do list.  I have always been so afraid, for all the right reasons.  Now that it's really happening, there is no turning back.  There might be an easy way out but I usually choose the harder way....but I guess I never know how my body will react that day.  I just hope all the exercise and regimen I have been doing is going to make some what of a difference. 

I just can't wait to have this weight off of me....I miss my normal body so much, and I will probably miss having this belly and I can't wait to look at him in the eyes and play with his tiny fingers and toes.