Mary Birth Hospital

Since telling friends and family that I am pregnant, I've had a few people ask me where I will be delivering the baby. I decided it would be fun to do a short post about the hospital. To be honest, I haven't been to the hospital yet, although I know a number of moms that have delivered here. We will be attending our childbirth prep classes in early July so we will get a tour and become familiar with the hospital then.

According to there website, www.sharp.com/mary-birch, more than 8,400 babies are born at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns each year, more than any other hospital in California. Located in San Diego, Sharp Mary Birch is nationally recognized for its care of expectant mothers and for delivering babies, as well as for its level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).

Here are a few pictures:   

 

The hospital is about 12 miles south of our house...and is almost straight highway.

   
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32 Weeks...

How far along? 32 weeks

Date picture was taken: Sunday, June 9th

Total weight gain/loss: Only 1 lb gained at my appt on May 30th. Yay!

Maternity clothes? Yes but unfortunately those aren't even working out so well these days. Getting dressed has now become the worst part of my day. It's very difficult at this point to find anything that looks flattering.

Stretch marks? I'm still good...

Sleep: Is getting a little more tricky. I am so tired that I literally fall asleep the second my head hits the pillow but when I wake up to the go to the bathroom...anytime between midnight and 3am...I can't seem to fall back asleep. It's almost as though I have insomnia...it doesn't help that I really cannot get comfortable most nights either.

Best moment this week: Finally getting the nursery bedding...so exciting to finally get to see it in person.

Miss Anything?Being able to get comfortable.

Movement: Tons! And unfortunately in the past two weeks she continuously has her foot in my ribs...it makes for a very unpleasant pain on my right side...

Food cravings: Donuts...boy do I miss Max's Donuts...anyone from my home town knows about this place! I'm also having cravings for pita and hummus and, as usual, burgers!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Well...the heartburn and sour stomach sometimes make me feel a little sick.
Have you started to show yet: Of course...there is no hiding this stomach!

Gender: Girl

Labor Signs: No

Belly Button in or out? Flat and a little sore...is that normal?!?

Wedding rings on or off? On but I have had a tiny bit of swelling in my hands and feet and noticed my rings were a little snug a few times this week.

Feeling: Tired. I also think I had a growth spurt this week...which resulted in a sore stomach and other strange pains and overall discomfort.

Looking forward to: Next doctors appt on June 12th and my work shower!

Next Appt: June 12th

Baby is the Size of a: Squash

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Shower Time

I'm sorry it's taken me a few weeks to actually get this post published. I had tons of pictures to sort through from my trip and had such a hard time deciding which ones to post on the blog. Most of the pictures are of friends and family and since I haven't asked anyone if they give me permission to post them on the blog, I've decided I shouldn't post any of those. To my friends and family, please email me or add a comment if you would like me to send you more pictures. :)

While I was home I had such a great time with family...I was able to see my niece's pre-school graduation...I got to see where my sister-in-law works (which is also where my oldest niece goes to school...it was so exciting to see her classroom)...and I also saw my 10 month old niece that I've only met once before this. I also got to see my mom who graciously flew back to Michigan from Africa...Lesotho to be exact...where she currently serves in the Peace Corp. Since I am only able to get back to Michigan about once a year I enjoy every minute I get to spend with my friends and family. I miss them all so much!

Here are pictures from the shower Mr's family hosted for me on Saturday:

Mr.'s family put so much thought into all of the details...the beautiful cake was made by a family friend...we used elegant china...had a tea station...and lots of other cute decorations and yummy food.

I must also give Casey credit for taking some of these pictures. She is so talented. Thank you girl!!

           


Here are a few pictures from the shower my dad's family hosted for me on Sunday:

 

Aren't the decorations so cute?!?! We had great food, yummy cake and a beautiful view at my aunt's house.

Three generations...soon to be four :)

Worlds biggest thank you to all who could attend and for all of the amazing, thoughtful gifts! I have never felt so blessed & thankful in my entire life... I can't wait for little baby girl to get lots of use out of all the goodies we received! We must also give our families a huge thank you for hosting two of the most amazing baby showers! I know a lot of thought and time went into each of them and I really can't say thank you enough for making them both so memorable and special for me.

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And the Winner is...

When thinking about this post, I had thought I would title this "But I never win anything...". After thinking a bit more I realize that I have won contests...and prizes...in the past.

When I was about thirteen or fourteen I won a contest through a teen magazine. I would have to ask my mom if she can remember the details more clearly but I believe this is how it played out:

• I entered a random contest through a teen magazine.
• I got a call weeks, possibly months, later from a women saying that I had won the Wild America contest. Apparently Wild America was a Jonathan Taylor Thomas movie...at that time he was my TV crush...although I don't think I actually ever saw the movie. When she called, she didn't tell me what I had won. She just needed to verify my address. 
• I should have thought to ask her what I had won. I believe I was able to dig up the magazine and learned that the grand prize was a trip to Canada. I was really excited! 
• A few weeks later a package arrived. I opened it eagerly and was quickly disappointed to learn that I hadn't won the grand prize. It must have been third prize or some other random consolation prize because it was a Caboodle and a Wild America poster. What a disappointment! 

More recently I won a wonderful prize. In 2006, during Mr's first deployment in the Navy, they raffled off a few "First Kisses". This was a great prize...it meant your spouse/significant other would be the first one off the ship when they returned home from a 6+ month deployment. You also got to be escorted on the pier to greet them and give the "first" kisses. They typically show the "first kisses" on the local news. It also really saves a lot of time because the ship has over 1,500 people...it can take awhile to wait for everyone to come off and it's time consuming searching for your spouse in a mass of people that are all dressed the same.

This "first kiss" raffle was done at one of the monthly wives meeting. I didn't attend these meetings regularly but I had heard they would be raffling off a "first kiss" so I made sure to attend. You had to purchase the raffles tickets...but I didn't mind. After buying roughly $20 worth of raffle tickets I thought I might have a good chance because there weren't more than 30-40 people there. At the end of the meeting they drew the winning raffle ticket and it was mine! I was so excited and so was Mr.

So onward to the real reason for this post. I am excited to report that I have won another raffle! This was through a local boutique called Baby Vie. They have some really cute women's and baby clothes and accessories and they are literally right across the street from my house so I make frequent stops to browse. I started following this store on Facebook to see when they would have sales. I saw a post saying they were conducting a raffle of a few items as a way to solicit clothing donations for a local shelter. I had a few items in the closet that I was willing to donate so I decided to drop them off, knowing that it was a good cause. A few days later I got an email saying I had won a Blue Petunia Pickle Bottom Cake diaper bag!

I couldn't believe it. I actually already have an amazing diaper bag that I received as a gift from my girl friend Rebecca...Thank you girl!...so I'm not in need of a diaper bag but it was still exciting to win. I now have two gorgeous diaper bags...what more could a mom-to-be ask for?!?!

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30 Weeks...

How far along? 30 weeks...only 10 weeks to go!

Date picture was taken: Monday, May 27th.

Total weight gain/loss: I'm up another 4lbs as of my May 15th appt.

Maternity clothes? Yes, but even some of those are starting to feel a little snug and unflattering. Some of the maternity jeans are getting tight and the cute, flowy shirts have lost there shape and, as Mr. says, they look like I am wearing a big bag.

Stretch marks? No, thank goodness but they have been on my mind lately. I think if I am going to get them, they will likely happen during this last home stretch. I feel a little better knowing that my mom didn't get them when she was pregnant...so glad I asked her last week...it keeps me hopeful. Fingers crossed!

Sleep: Getting a little more challenging. Not only am I getting up more often, I'm having a hard time getting comfortable most nights. Once I wake up, it's hard to fall back asleep. Baby is also quite active at night which adds to the challenge...especially now that her kicks and movements are getting stronger.

Best moment this week: Spending time with Mr. We had fun last weekend. I'm enjoying the time we can spend together, just the two of us, before the baby comes.

Miss Anything? Well...we had a wedding last weekend...with an open bar...

Movement: Yes! I find it fun to watch my stomach...the movements are becoming more visible and are pretty amazing.

Food cravings: Sweets still but as I get close to my "recommended" total weight gain (and still have 10 weeks to go!), I am trying to cut back a little.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Actually...a little queasy this week a few times...not sure why...maybe the headaches.

Have you started to show yet: Yes and really starting to feel "big".

Gender: Girl

Labor Signs: No

Belly Button in or out? Flat

Wedding rings on or off? On

Feeling: After feeling great for the past few months...which I am very thankful for...I've noticed a change this week. I'm feeling more tired and had a HORRIBLE headache a few days and nights this week. I just feel off...like I am running out of gas. I guess this is my body's way of telling me to slow down. I hear it's very likely that I will feel this way for the remainder of the pregnancy.

Looking forward to: Next doctors appt on May 30th...and getting the nursery done. Paint and carpet have been picked and will be done soon.

Next Appt: May 30th

Baby is the Size of a: Cabbage

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Shower Outfits

I had the absolute pleasure of making a trip back to Michigan for two baby showers the first weekend in May. I had such a blast!
I'm still sorting through and editing the pictures from my trip. I hope to have pictures from the actual baby showers up this week. In the meantime, here is a preview of the outfits that I wore.
Thank you to Mr's family for planning the most beautiful and elegant shower for me on Saturday. Here is a collage of my outfit...

Elegant Baby Shower by ebashore featuring patent shoes

NY Collection lacy dress
macys.com

Fat face
$57 - fatface.com

Patent shoes
lorisshoes.com

Pearl wedding jewelry
$595 - astleyclarke.com

Forever 21
forever21.com

Thank you to my Dad's family for hosting a playful and fun shower for me on Sunday. Here is a collage of my outfit...

Playful Baby Shower by ebashore featuring a paisley print dress

INC International Concepts paisley print dress
macys.com

Lace cardigan
aventuraclothing.com

Belle by Sigerson Morrison leather thong sandals
couture.zappos.com

Blue Nile sterling silver necklace
bluenile.com

Marc by Marc Jacobs stainless steel watch
$250 - johnlewis.com

Alfani drop earrings
macys.com

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28 Weeks...

How far along? 28 weeks

Date picture was taken: Sunday, May 12th. It's been a crazy past few weeks. I apologize I haven't posted a picture sooner.

Total weight gain/loss: I gained another 6 lbs as of my May 1st appt.

Maternity clothes? Of course and feeling like I have no clothes to wear. My maternity clothes are great but I feel like I am wearing the same things over and over again.

Stretch marks? Still good and now applying stretch mark cream twice a day, morning and night.

Sleep: Pretty good...

Best moment this week: My baby showers in Michigan last weekend. I will do a separate post with pictures very soon.

Miss Anything? Caffeine

Movement: Yes and lots of it! She is a very active girl!

Food cravings: Sweets!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope

Have you started to show yet: Yes and getting bigger very day...and, strangely, I feel bigger in the afternoons and evenings.

Gender: Girl

Labor Signs: No

Belly Button in or out? Flat

Wedding rings on or off? On

Feeling: Still really good! I'm also so excited and happy! Other than the occasional heartburn and a periodic sharp pain in my lower back...possibly my sciatic nerve...I'm feeling great!

Looking forward to: Next doctors appt on May 15th...although the appointments really aren't anything major, I enjoy hearing the heartbeat and getting a few minutes with the doctor.

Next Appt: May 15th

Baby is the Size of a: Eggplant

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