35 weeks

Yesterday was my 35/36 week appointment. I was of course nervous about my blood pressure, as this was the time that I experienced preeclampsia when I was pregnant with Bella. However, it was good :) I gained another pound (11 total). I measured a week ahead of schedule again, so my Dr. ordered an ultrasound for next week to see how big he is and get a better estimate of when I am going to have him. I am dialated 2 cm and 50 % effaced already! Yikes! We are so not ready for him to come yet. Things have been so busy with all the parties going on lately and plus I am still working. Oh and then there's the fact that I have a toddler at home to take care of :) I start going to the Dr. every week now so I should get a better idea when Julian will be here. I am so nervous now that I am dialated because I have a busy next weeks. It's Bella's 2nd Birthday this weekend and it's going to of course be a big affair. I need my little man to hold on for another 2 weeks or so. I will keep you all updated.....

Isabella's 2 yr photos

On Saturday, we had Bella's 2 year photos done at the beautiful Anthem park. We used a friend of mine who I used to work with that takes beautiful pictures. The day was beautiful and had a slight breeze so Bella's hair would blow in the wind. After the shoot, we rode the train at the park. It was lots of fun! I could not be more happy with the way her photos came out. I should say that Eric and I did not plan on being in any of the photos, however Tara got some candids of Eric and her that are so beautiful they made me cry. Here are my favorites...

Mine and Bella's Mommy-child horoscope

So I came across this horoscope for Mommy's and children. I can't believe how spot on it is. From my horoscope saying I am the "teacher" of the zodiac, to Bella's love of books and her being a chatterbox. The funny thing is if Julian comes by June 21st, he will also be a Gemini.

MOM'S HOROSCOPE-GEMINI

May 21-June 21As the natural teachers of the Zodiac, Gemini moms can give their little ones a leg up on learning by reading to them early and often. Your mind is sharp and it's likely that you were well prepared for baby's arrival, probably having read and digested every parenting book ever written before your kid was born. Your sense of humor and light-hearted approach to life help bring a sense of entertainment and adventure to your home, and make you a natural at fun, creative play. To be at your best, you'll want some playtime for yourself, too, away from baby, so remember to do something challenging with that brain of yours every once in a while -- take a class, host a book club, or catch a movie with friends. Don't feel guilty; appreciate that all Geminis need some fun time for a balanced life. And resist the urge to fall prey to mommy-competition by, um, embellishing your baby's latest accomplishments -- he's doing just fine developing at his own pace.

BABY HOROSCOPE-GEMINI

Your baby is blessed with a quick, engaged mind and needs constant stimulation. Read to her several times a day, and make sure you have lots of little objects (rattles, squishy toys) for her to play with. Satisfy her natural curiosity -- and fend off restlessness -- with pop-up toys, puppet shows, storytime at the library, and frequent field trips (such as to the supermarket or a fish store). A true chatterbox, your little one may be the first in her baby group to speak. Even if it sounds like gibberish, pay attention: In her mind, she always has something crucial to say.

Mother's Day 2010

For Mother's Day this year, Eric was more excited to go out shopping for my gift since Bella is older and can shop :) I got a dozen roses, balloons, and a beautiful necklace of a Mommy holding a baby. It was so awesome. Bella handed me the flowers and balloon and said "happy Birthday", it was super cute. Eric took me and my Mom and Bella to dinner at Maggiano's (yummm). We had a fabulous dinner and afterwards Bella wanted to play outside in the great weather. She and Nanni love to play follow the leader, and that's what they did. It was a fun Mother's Day!

This past year, I have learned so much about being a Mommy and all the fun things that come with it. Of course, I have also taken on the not so fun things (tantrums, etc) but wouldn't trade it for the world! Isabella is the best little girl I could ask for and so smart. Eric and I are always talking about how lucky we are to have her. Now, we have been blessed again with a boy on the way and I know he will also make me so very happy to be his Mommy. Mommyhood is awesome!

My beautiful necklace






Playing follow the leader

Bella and Delia's playdate

Last night we had baby Delia over for a few hours. It was super cute to see Bella interact with Delia. She was very interested in "helping" me feed her and play with her. She wanted to keep putting the binky in Delia's mouth (Delia doesn't take binkies) and wanted to keep giving her the bottle. She was cracking me up because she just wanted to play the "Mommy" role to her. At one point, I put Delia on the floor sitting up so that Bella and I could sit with her and play. So Bella ran and got her alphabet flashcards and started showing them to Delia and saying "Delia what letter is this?" At one point, she even said "what letter is this? An "H" , NOOOO it's a "R" ". She would then clap for Delia for getting the right answer :) I was laughing so hard because Delia is only 6 months and Bella took it upon herself to "teach" Delia her letters. She totally gets it from me, I think she's destined to be a teacher or in the working with children field. It was so adorable. Eric and I hope that she will be this way with her brother once he is here. Never did she get jealous or upset when Delia was here and the next morning when she woke up, she wandered around our house saying "Where baby Delia?" I should say Delia is around a lot and they go to the same sitter so she loves loves her and she has definitely taken on the Mommy role with her which I love. She insists on giving her lots of kisses and snuggles and doesn't realize Delia is so small and sometimes hugs a little too hard. She is protective of her and I have a feeling she will be the same with Julian. While Delia was here, we went outside on our porch and Eric and I painted Julian's wooden letters of his name for his room while Bella water painted and Delia watched. Here are photos of our play time with Delia as well as painting photos. Julian's letters are now up :)

33 weeks Preggo

Friday was my 33 week appointment and I'm happy to report all is well. I gained another 2 lbs, which makes it 10 pounds even. I talked to Dr. about the terrible leg pains I ve been having, but unfortunately there's nothing that I can do that I'm not already doing. Blood pressure good as well as everything else. He only measured 1 week ahead of schedule rather than 2 :) So glad all is well! Only a few more weeks and he will be here.. ahhhh!

33 WEEKS PREGGO