Time

Time is a funny thing.

Zuster Via Desire to Inspire

Last week, I was having a minor break down.

This week I feel like things are on the up and up!! (and yes, I just swept everything from last week under the rug and have been ignoring it- so far- so good).

Last month the weather was crap and I was in a horrible mood because of it. This week it's in the 80s!! Whoot whoot. This is why I live in San Francisco.

A few months ago I thought I had all the time in the world to finish up projects before the baby. Today I realize that I have only EIGHT weeks until my maternity leave, and three Saturdays to actually complete said projects. YIKES.

Earlier this year I had some BIG old plans. Remember my GO BIG OR GO HOME!!

Well. To date- I have just gained weight this year, but DREAM A: Buying a House. It's in the works.

Yeppers, we are officially House Hunters!! Due to Baby Berry, we're probably going to miss our 2011 deadline, but I promise that we'll hit it in 2012!! Whoot whoot.

The scary part- we'll be leaving the City. Moving on up North. I'll let you know more once we're settled. BUT instead of Big City Living, we'll be Wine Country Living, which I could think of worst places to live, right?

Yep. Big old move to suburbia. I am scared and excited all in one.

Wish us luck!

Baby Stuff: Cloth Diapers

So this baby is going to need stuff- apparently, a lot of stuff.

The good news is that we are/have been getting a lot of free stuff from friends with older babies!! Awesome.

I'd write a review on all the items that we are getting and/or registering for, but I am pretty sure that we'd all appreciate it if I wait until I have the baby and try the stuff out before I review it.

One item that I am almost positive that we are going to have to buy on our own. Cloth Diapers. Yep, no surprise that this eco-friendly Mom-to-be is going to try the cloth diaper route.

I say try- because I am 100% of the opinion that if something doesn't work with the baby- well, plans change- and we're just going to try our best. (at least that is what everyone keeps telling me).

Since we don't have a washer/dryer in our apartment, my Cloth Diapering requirements are a bit apartment living specific. Here's what I am looking for in a cloth diaper:

1. Minimal wash.

2. Minimal price.

Both one and two have made me realize that All in One diapers are out. And that I want a one size fits all diaper- rather than investing is different sizes.

3. Ability to use disposables- aka, I realize that sometimes I'll be on the go and want to use a disposable rather than a cloth insert. I realize I am eco-conscience, not eco-perfect.

4. Good ratings from other Moms.

What I've decided on: the bumGenius Flip Diaper Snap System.

From what I can tell- it is a system with an outer cover that can be wiped down if a little pee or poo gets on it, and then the outside cover can be used again. They have the option of inserts: organic, stay dry or disposables. And they are in pretty colors. I choose snaps instead of velcro because I hear the velcro can lose it's velcroness (is that a word?).

I think all in all it should cost us about $250 to get a whole system set up.

I will say that I am worried about the snap system. And I am not sure if I am going to use reusable or disposable wipes (again, eco-friendly not eco-perfect). I am also not going to invest in newborn size cloth diapers- so until this little Baby Berry is 10-ish pounds- we'll be investing in some disposables.

BUT I can't knock it until I try it.

I'll get back to you'll in 6 months or so.

Drew Love

First, thank you for all the comment love on Friday. I had a fantastic weekend and life is on the up!

As for this Monday, I've been thinking about the holidays since April- hello, Holiday Baby for me!!

While I am obviously not making the holiday party circuit this year, this ad from Niemans is amazingly awesome.

How can you not love Drew Berrymore? These colors are to die for!

Neiman Marcus via Fashion Gone Rogue via Verdigris.

Anyone else thinking about the holidays already?

Week 27: All Wrong

Before I start this post, in a zen moment I realize how happy and content I am. How lucky I am that I am totally healthy with no major scares (knock on wood). But the reality- not all moments are zen. And this was written after a day of everything going totally wrong.
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Can something this week go right? Please.

1. Our BamBam Crib was delivered!! BUT it's missing holes so we can use it or put it together. We've spent the week talking to Argington and figuring out how they can fix it. The part won't be available until the end of October. So we now have a HUGE box in our living room.

The box wouldn't be that big of a deal, BUT my BFF is coming to stay the night and we can't really move said box, which is taking up our entire space. Awesome.

Now my MIL thinks the crib is unsafe and wants us to return the crib. Ay Caramba.

2. Finally talked to HR about my Maternity leave. They 'aren't sure' if I can use my sick leave (aka almost two months) during Maternity leave. The person to ask is out until October, soooo my great maternity leave might not be so great and I won't know for a couple more weeks. I asked her to look into it, but not so sure that is going to happen.

3. Wine harvest has officially started!! Mr. Spice is now working 12 hours a day/ 6 days a week. SOOOO, I am officially a pregnant Harvest Widow for the next two months. Awesome.

4. Remember my post on Monday, I am exhausted, again.

5. In good news, I passed my Glucose Screening test this week, which is a huge relief. But it also meant that I had to have blood drawn- now I have a high white blood cell count. Waiting for my Doctor to call to tell me what that means? If anything?

Oh, and I've gained 15 lbs. I am only supposed to gain 15-20-25 lbs. Crap.

6. I also now take three vitamins every morning: a. Prenatal. b. B6 for energy and c. A combo: Vitamin D (I am deficient) with Calcium and Magnesium (my calves have been sore, which means my muscles are tired).

7. I am swollen. It could be that we are finally getting some heat over here or that I will be swollen for the next 12 weeks. Either way, I am swollen and feel like I can't drink enough water, which means I pee every other second.

8. My boobs have gotten bigger. AKA a new size that I don't even want to know about.

9. Our cat likes to knock over glasses of water. This morning he knocked over the water onto my only pair of flats. Wearing heels in the heat is no fun.

10. Apparently Labor Classes fill up quickly, and apparently my Doctor or Nurse should have told me this. Now we have to take a class in a couple weeks, which feels too early, or one which is right before my due date. We're going early.

11. I am totally paranoid that no one is coming to my shower- the guest count is at 9 including me.

12. The house that I told you that I loved- well, I've been slightly obsessing over it. Mr. Spice and I agree that the timing is just not right (did I tell you that he's working mad hours right now). Our Realtor told us that someone should be putting an offer on the house today. Good bye house that I love...

No. 10 was my final breaking point to write this post.

Can't something go right? I think it's time for that prenatal massage. Oh wait- the time I was going to go on Saturday- I might have to be home to take care of getting the crib fixed, but I don't know for sure because Argington hasn't called me back.

I am hoping some time with my Mom and BFF this weekend will make me feel better. Can't wait for my fancy lunch and mani/pedi!!

Sorry no pic this week... it's been too crazy.

Happy Weekend to All!!

Obsession: Marble

Have I told you that I am OBSESSED with Marble. I believe it's Carrera Marble; at least that is what I think it's all called???

Source: Catlin Creer Designer.

source: Tiek Building.

Can anyone else correct me? Any one else obsessed with it too. I don't care that it may not be practical- it's gorgeous.

Oh nos.

Hi Lovelies,

It's starting to feel like I am slowing down. My pregnancy-BFF Exhaustion is back.

Posting may be light for the next.....

Who knows how long.

Yikes..

But enjoy the new pics from the Flor Fall Album. LOVE this:

Happy Monday.

Week 25 & 26: Gettin Big

Since tomorrow I'll be 27 weeks, I better get bloggin' on Weeks 25 and 26.

The last couple weeks have been up and down:

Up: A stranger told me that I looked beautiful. Seriously, why don't people compliment other people more often? It's such a NICE thing to do.

Down: A random stranger, who was pregnant herself, told me that I looked Big. Ummmmmm, thanks, b*tch.

Down: Spent all of Sunday on the couch with a tummy ache- maybe I should stay away from Food Trucks?

Up: This baby is going to LOVE the sun and she LOVED having a little pool time.

Down: I am either hungry or tired. Hunger means eating breakfast, snack, lunch, a large snack, and dinner. Tired means going to bed by 9pm (or occasionally 8pm).

Double Up: I still love prenatal Yoga and I have TWO gift certificates for prenatal massages. I am waiting to use the first one when I hit the third trimester in a few weeks- and the second for when I feel extra aches and pains. Oh, and a HUGE Thank You to Mr. Spice for buying my second massage!! He's the best.

Seriously, I can't wait for those massages.

Down: I am starting to fret about all the baby gear we need. Yikes.

Up: Our crib will be delivered on Saturday!! Whoot whoot. Can't wait to tell you all about it next time.

Double Up: A super nice random stranger actually gave me a seat on the bus!!! Whoot whoot.

That's about it from pregnancy land for the last couple weeks.

Here I am Week 25 when the baby was a rutabaga (where do they come up with these things). I also have to note that this is my--- I am totally, 1000% exhausted face, just take the damn picture already:

And here I am Week 26. She's the length of an English Hothouse Cucumber, aka 14-inches long:

PS Since I am obsessed with cucumbers, I totally tried to take a picture with an English Hothouse Cucumber this week, but Mr. Spice wouldn't do it because he thought it looked phallic.

PPS Note to self- get your bangs cut!!