Pinterest

Well, I finally broke down and joined Pinterest.  I had been holding off because I knew it would be an addiction/time waster.  The crafter/decorator/chef (and now sewer) in me got the best of me and now I'm hooked!  I had been thinking ahead towards Marissa's 2nd birthday party theme and I think I've decided on a pink and white Minnie Mouse theme.  Marissa loves Mickey Mouse Club House and the ideas are endless for a Minnie Mouse birthday party.  I've already started "pinning" ideas to keep in mind.  If you remember, I started planning Marissa's 1 year Pink Lady Bug Birthday Bash last January...so I'm not really that far ahead of myself. :-D

Time to find a Disney Cricut cartridge and start stock piling decorations and ideas.

38 Weeks and A Pregnant Woman's Idea of Cookies

I'm 38 weeks along today!  Overall I'm feeling pretty good.  We had a busy weekend visiting with Danny's family and "Auntie C" came to visit for the first time in a year.  So I'm a little exhausted and wishing I had another day to recoup from the weekend, but alas Monday is here.  I know I'll be cooped up in the house once Dylan comes (I don't want to be out and about too much with it being cold and flu season + winter weather + toting 2U2 is going to take some time), but I really just want to be a home-body lately. 

Dylan seems to be behaving himself and staying put like momma requested.  He feels like he has dropped some and he feels like he's getting pretty heavy.  I have an appointment Wednesday to see if anything is going on.  In the meantime, we're enjoying these last few days or weeks as a family of three.  I'm trying to soak up this time with Marissa (temper tantrums and all).  She is looking like such a big girl; I know she'll be a great big sister! 

Last night I made cookies...but they weren't just your everyday run of the mill cookies.  Feast your eyes on these:

Peanut butter chocolate chunk cookies stuffed with a peanut butter oreo = warm, gooey amazingness!

They put me in a coma and I fell asleep on the couch before 9:00 pm. 

Who Needs Santa...

...when you have an angel like this?



37 Week Appointment & Santa

Today was a family day to run errands and go visit Santa at the mall.  Needless to say, Marissa wasn't thrilled with the old man.

Trying to escape...

So, Santa went about as well as we had expected.  These pictures are priceless so of course we had to buy them.  Maybe next year she'll entertain the idea of the old man!

I had my 37 week check up today.  I am 1 cm dilated and 50% effaced.  Dylan's heart rate was 142 BPM.  The doctor offered to strip my membranes but I declined.  I'm not quite ready to jump start labor.  I've been having some mild braxton hicks contractions and cramping the past few days, but nothing too serious.  The doctor estimated that Dylan weighs 6 pounds right now and that he may weigh 8 when he is born.  Dylan might hold out until after Christmas but I guess time will tell!  My next appointment is on Wednesday, so we'll see if I've made any additional progress.  

I really need to pack my hospital bag, but I've been having too much fun with my sewing machine.  I picked up some supplies to finish Marissa's quilt today and I made a Christmas gift for someone special. :-D

DIY Receiving Blanket Quilt

I started Marissa's receiving blanket quilt tonight.  I need to get matting and backing to finish it off.  I hope this is a nice keepsake that she has for years to come.  I may add some embellishments but I haven't decided yet. I've enjoyed doing some crafts, I figure I better take advantage of my time while I still have it.

Sew Much Fun!

I am finally learning how to sew!  My MIL showed me a few things on Sunday and I have been practicing straight lines by making cloth wipes out of some of Marissa's old receiving blankets.  I'm feeling pretty proud of myself and hope that I can get more crafty with my sewing machine that I've had for over 6 years. :)

Here's my first sewing project!

A friend suggested making a quilt out of Marissa's old receiving blankets as a keepsake so I might try my hand at that.  I made a quilt with the help of a family friend when I was 12, so we'll see if I can remember what to do. 

Full Term, Baby!

I'm 37 weeks today which most people consider "full term."  I still want Dylan to cook a bit longer  for his lungs to mature and make sure he is 100% ready for the world.  :-D

21 +/- days to go!