My hair has icicles

I overslept this morning and got a late start to getting ready for work. With that, I didn't have time to do anything to my hair, so it's up in a wet ponytail- isn't that lovely? I just don't like when I start a day already running behind, it seems to make the whole day off kilter.

So, to pull myself out of my current funk, I thought I would post a couple of my favorite pictures from the Gibson's photo shoot from Saturday. Jason got some really cute shots, and we all had a lot of fun (even if Jax was unwilling to cooperate most of the day). I hope you like these as much as I do, they make my heart smile. (O:

The Ramblings of a Crazy, Pregnant Lady

I've just spent the last 2-3 hours researching the best baby products to register for and have been having a lot of fun putting together the beginnings of our registries. Yes, I realize this might be a little early, but I just started it last week at work and now I'm hooked!

I have a 3-page list printed out that I compiled from several sources of all the necessities for a new baby. The list includes suggested apparel, diaper, feeding, bathing, and bedding needs, travel items, health and safety items and furniture. I will say, I have done a pretty good job making sure not to miss anything on this list. And, of course, I really do not expect to receive all the things I'm registering for- that would be a little selfish. But, this way, once we have the registries completed, I can print them out and have a copy for myself. That way, after our shower and once Titus/Emilia is here, I can go out and purchase any remaining items we really need.

After many conversations with Jaime, Jessca, LeeAnn and a few people at work I've narrowed down what I actually need from what Target and Babies R Us are just trying to sell me. Thanks to all my momma friends, this is a confusing journey already and it's obviously only going to get harder once little Titus/Emilia gets here.

Maybe that's why I'm so caught up in all of this. I guess I think that as long as I make myself as prepared as possible beforehand, those are things I won't have to worry about in a few months. Who knows if that's crazy or not, but that's my story and I'm sticking to it!

Am I a moving Target??

Over the past several weeks (maybe months) I have been in quite a few near-misses of car accidents. Jason and I thought that when we got rid of our invisible car (the one I was rear-ended in twice in 6 months) that my bad luck would end. But apparently, it wasn't the car- it has to be ME!

On my way home from work last night was no exception... It was a little rainy, nothing horrendous, but enough to make all drivers in this area to become crazy people. So, I was coming up on a stop light and the 2 or 3 cars ahead of me stopped rather abruptly, and, in turn, I had to as well. I look in my rearview mirror, certain someone wouldn't be paying attention, and I was right. Here comes this gray Jeep Wrangler barreling along. I see his front bumper getting closer and closer to my back end so I'm bracing myself for the worst (it's not like I don't know how to react when getting rear ended!) He must have super power brakes because he didn't hit me, but he came too close for my comfort!

THEN! I keep driving along singing to my radio. I was in the right hand lane of 159 (this is important to my story) then some lady coming out of McDonald's tries to pull out...it wouldn't have been cutting me off- more of a T-Bone situation. Not Cool! I tried to honk, but I can never find the honker (or Horn as most would call it...) so I just gave her a mean look and kept going.

What is my DEAL! It's either I have a Target that only crazy people can see, or I'm just invisible. Which, the second could be a neat trick if I could just learn how to control it. (O:

OK- I need to get ready for work...today is Boss' Day and we are having a luncheon, which means I'll be eating ALL DAY. And I'm totally OK with that! (O:

What to do, what to do...

I was talking with Jaime tonight about some testing I can have done to see if Emilia/Titus might have any diseases or disorders. From what the doctor has told me, the preliminary blood tests aren't all that accurate, but if they show high levels of (Something), it might indicate certain conditions. In which case, I could undergo further testing to find out for sure.

I can understand and argue both sides of this, but I'm having trouble deciding what I will do. My appointment in in only a couple weeks, so I better figure this out. (I haven't asked Jason's opinion yet, and that, of course, will play heavily into my decision) But for now, I'd like to clear my head of these thoughts and see if I can get any other insights...

Side 1: Why do I need to know? Will it make me love my baby any less? No! Is it worth the stress of worrying for 5 1/2 months and what if it's wrong anyway. I should just wait and see what God has planned for me. Knowing now won't change the fact that Emilia/Titus is coming, so why add extra stress and worry to my life.

Side 2: It's just a good idea to be prepared! If I did find out that something might potentially be wrong (not wrong, just different than what I was expecting), I could have all that extra time to work out my feelings about it and hopefully be OK with whatever it might be. Plus, what an added stress to find out on the day the baby is born- there is so much I won't know how to do at that point, and then add a possible birth defect or disorder?

Well, Jason just got home, so I guess I will end this thought process for now...but I don't think I'm done.

Yard Sale Mania!

Today was the Hunter's Crossing Subdivision Sale and it was exhausting! A group of us went and had a blast. I found some really great baby bargains that I can't wait to use! Jason, of course, doesn't really care one way or the other, but at least he didn't ask me how much I spent. (O:

I found this awesome drum set for Jaxon, but the man selling it had told another person he would wait for him to come back and say if he wanted it or not. I told the guy, "I'm here right now with my $50, where is he??" He just said he was sorry and took my number in case the guy didn't want it. But, alas, that man took Jaxon's drum set.

When I got back home (at 2 o'clock!! Geez!) I realized I never put Zeke in his kennel...he was just left out in the basement that whole time. Luckily he didn't get into anything, but I did feel bad because the light wasn't even on down there! I'm such a bad pet owner. I think he forgave me though. (O:

I keep thinking about how he will handle having a new baby around the house and I hope we don't have any problems. Jaime has given some good advice on things to do and tips to try, so that should help. There's just so much I don't know about having a baby and I feel like I can't get prepared enough! But, I think at some point I'll just have to get over that and realize some things will just work out.

Now, my stomach hurts from eating too much Imo's pizza and I already want to go to bed...it's 7:18! I'm such a loser. But, I might as well, I won't be sleeping in tomorrow. Amy finally passed one of her tests for getting her Teaching Degree so we are all going out to celebrate tomorrow for lunch! I'm so proud of her, I know she has been working so hard at this.

Alright, this preggo is going to bed!