Oh Yeah - 33 is my favorite number!

Ok, so if you know me well, you may remember I was going to do a project called "The 33 Project" which focused on life changing events at the age of 33. There is a big focus on the number 33 - most notably that Jesus Christ died at 33 (if you religious) - and many ideas out there that 33 can be a life changing year for people! It was for me!

Well, this week I have reached my 33rd week of being pregnant! And that means, I have 7 weeks left! Oh yeah! This week is a busy week for me - besides growing my little one in my belly! I turn 37 - hmm I see a trend in numbers here - on Thursday 9/2 and I am heading up to Napa for my brother-in-laws wedding! It will be a nice way to ring in a new year and enjoy a beautiful place (without wine of course=( I have lots of work to do this week and I am treating myself to a facial and massage as well as meeting with a new life coach this week! Lots to do!

On baby, she should be close to 4 pounds (like a pineapple) and as long as 17 inches. That is crazy! She is currently losing her alien looking skin and looking more like the baby she will be when she enters the World!

I cannot wait to meet her!

Hmm, yeah, I am ready!

OK, so I have 7 weeks left to go and I know, I know, things will change, we will have a baby to watch over all of the time, I will be up all night for feedings and diaper changes, my life will never be the same, I won't be able to leave the house without baby in tow or having a babysitter, and so on! But I have to tell you, I am TIRED of being pregnant!!!!

9 Months is a LONG TIME!!!!

I would just like to be able to sleep on my stomach, dress in cute clothes without worrying about clothing my big bump, have a few glasses of wine when I am hanging with friends and in general just have more energy! I am EXHAUSTED! And I am ready to meet this little girl!

I have heard from some women to enjoy it and embrace it, but seriously, how the heck do you enjoy life when you are uncomfortable and unable to do what you want. I am not a "sit on the sidelines" kind of person...I like to get up and go!!! And I need that in my life!

Ok, my daily gripe is done!

Thunder thighs!

Holy crap, are those my thighs? Seriously?! I spent years getting my legs down to a decent thinner size then they were during my more pudgier days, and snap, within a 9 month pregnancy I have booming thunder thighs! Scary!

That is all for today!

Oh Holy Hell - I am TIRED!

I cannot believe the big waste of space I have become. Every day - if I do one thing outside of laying in bed - I am forced to lay down on the couch or bed by 3 PM! I bring my computer with me to try and be productive, but my eyes are so tired and my body feels useless so I am not much use to the human race right now! I need a jolt of energy....how do I find it???

Pix is of my daily office! I start out at the desk or table but always end up on the couch with pillows, water and my computer. How do women who have full time jobs do this???

Mimosas, Sun and the Ladies Come out for my LA Shower!

This past Sunday, my LA friends threw me a wonderful shower that capped off three amazing celebrations across the Country for Baby Duffy. Tim and I feel so grateful and lucky to have so many wonderful family and friends who threw us showers and came together for the events and those who sent us so many wonderful gifts and blessings! Baby Duffy is a very lucky girl and so are her parents!

Sunday's shower was held at 26 Beach in Marina Del Rey and we all enjoyed some great brunch, mimosas (thanks to Kim) or OJ, catching up, cake and ice cream, cupcakes and some great girl time! It was such a great time, I am so grateful! Even little Emily Linnecke joined us - just 5 weeks old!

32 Weeks - Only 8 More to Go...Seriously?

Well, I am down to 8 weeks! 8 weeks! That sounds crazy to me! That breaks down to just 2 months or 56 days. Now through all of my years in this life I can tell you that 8 weeks can FLY by! Especially when you are excited about what is at the end of that 8 weeks! Baby Duffy will grace us with her presence! I am officially due October 20th via the Doctor but from my online calculator I am due on October 17th, which is exactly 8 weeks from yesterday (Sunday, July 22). So we shall see who is right. My Doctor says if I think the 17th (I was saying the 16th, but in actuality it was the 17th) that she could come on the 17th. Either way, it is going to be crazy!

Much to do before that day though, including nursery set-up, getting all of the last minute stuff we need for baby, confirm hospital, classes, yaddy yah, you have heard this before!

So, at 32 weeks, Baby Duffy on average should be weighing in 3.75 pounds (the size of a Jicama) and is about 16.7 inches long. My Doctor informed me that the baby is actually measuring a little small but nothing to worry about! I am sure that is just because Tim and I are both kind of short=) OK, maybe I am! Tim is average in height! Baby Duffy's heartbeat sounds great and as I type she is moving around, probably trying to find some space in my short torso! I am starting to wonder how the heck she is fitting in there when I am just 5 foot 2 inches tall!

In general, I am feeling pretty good...again, just really tired at various points of the day. I am happy to report I get sleep thanks to my body pillow! And I am not feeling too uncomfortable yet! But it is VERY easy to just lay down most of the time. I need to push myself to get out, walk, workout and keep moving!

Nursery Before Pix!

Well, Tim and I have a lot of work to get this baby nursery set-up. Painting, organizing, decorating, ect....and after all of the wonderful showers we have had (thanks to everyone who could make it and who sent us lovely gives), we have a lot of things to put away! I thought I would share the current state of affairs before we really tackle this project!!!