Am I really in the 30's???

I always told myself I still had a long way to go until I got into the "30's"....weeks that is. And here I am at 32 weeks thinking "where the heck did the time go?" I can't believe I only have 2 more months. However, remember the post where I mentioned all the things I was scared of in the last trimester? Well, they are ALL here! My back is definitely starting to hurt, sleep is pretty much non-existent, and I feel I am getting fatter by the day. I have officially had my first couple of Braxton Hicks contractions and they are NOT fun. Dillan kicking my ribs seems to be his favorite past time, but I would like to recommend he sticks with cute things like hiccuping or light taps. Sometimes I think to myself, "what is going to be like to not have a baby in my belly" and I get really excited:) With all this said, I have not hit the "GET THIS BABY OUT OF ME!" yet. I am still needing these last two months to get organized and prepared, but check back in with me at 36 weeks:) I am pretty sure that last month is going to be hell. Below is the 32 week picture. 8 months....can you believe it?

Aloha...this is the day we left for Kauai!

A day at the beach

The weather has been so amazing here in Southern Cali, that my best buddy, Carly, and I decided to take advantage. We headed down to Salt Creek beach with her little guy, Caleb, and enjoyed soaking up some rays. It's quite obvious that the belly is really growing. Just imagine what it's going to look like in two more months:)

Caleb is wondering "What the heck is in there?"

The "bellair" in all it's glory!

Carly and Caleb....I love this picture!!!

Giving kisses to his soon to be best buddy

Another Baby Shower!

Pattie's friends from both Palos Verdes and Pasadena threw me the most BEAUTIFUL shower last weekend! It was held at her friend Connie's beautiful home in Arcadia. The hostess' were so generous and so creative with the food and all the little details. We received some amazing gifts and left feeling very blessed. Thank you so much for all who came and shared in this special day with me. We received our re-upholstered glider from Chuck and Pattie and my new UPPA BABY stroller from my mom and dad. I can't wait to push Dillan around in it! Check out pictures from this LOVELY shower:)

A very cute outfit for Dillan from Janie and Jack

PJ and Yaya will love when Dillan wears this onesie:)

The beautiful table setting

Embroidered towel for his bathroom....love it!

The amazing hostess'

Me and PJ

The gorgeous spread. We had homemade quiche, 

fruit salad, yogurt parfaits, and 

cinammon rolls...YUMMY!!!!

My first Baby Shower!

My closest friends from Point Loma threw me the most special, intimate shower last weekend. They made me feel so special from the cute invitation, the amazing food, and the fun games. Dillan scored some great stuff! We feel so loved:) Thanks Kate, Grace, Lexy, Jamie, and Steph for making my shower so special. I appreciate every single detail and thought that went into it. Below are some pictures of Dillan and I's fun day!

The Hostess'....my besties!

My mom knitted Dillan a BEAUTIFUL blankie

PJ got Dillan his first monogrammed outfit!

The girls got me the crib bed skirt....sooo cute

Cute Invitation and a book for every

 guest to sign for Dillan....such a fun and cute idea that I

 can read to Dillan when he comes:)

Kim and PJ

Megan and I

My fellow prego....Jordy

2 trimesters down.....1 more to go

The months keep coming and going. I am now at 28 weeks....officially 7 months and entering my third and final trimester. As I enter into the home stretch I will share some reflections on the past 2 trimesters. My first 12 weeks was pretty much a breeze. I didn't really get sick, however I was VERY tired! It is amazing how as soon as you hit week 13, you just get this boost of energy back! The 2nd trimester was awesome! I felt like I could run a marathon! I was working out a ton, and I started to show, which is the most fun part of being pregnant! I also have had the joy of feeling Dillan move inside me everyday. Every time he kicks (which is pretty much every 5 minutes) I just giggle out loud. There is nothing else to compare it to, it's just amazing. As I look ahead, these are the things I am afraid of: not sleeping well, getting swollen and huge, being hot all the time, and pushing a baby out of my you know what!!!!!!!! I thank Jesus every single day for the life that is growing inside me. I know that Dillan is going to bring Dusty and I to a whole new level of love. I pray that I will better understand his love for me, His child, when I have one of my own. So, here is to 12 more weeks until I see my baby boy and hold him in my arms:) (Clink, Clink.....I really wish I had a glass of wine to cheers with)

Dillan is the size of a cabbage (just in time for St. Patty's Day)

A little piece of heaven.....Palm Desert

We were able to escape to Palm Desert last weekend with our friends Sarah and Jimmy. It was the first time this pregnant belly has seen the sun....and boy did it need it! We had such a blast, especially since James, Sarah and Jimmy's baby, is the cutest baby you have ever seen. If Dillan is anything like James, we will be in heaven. Laying out, bbqing, croquet, and walks at sunset added up to a perfect, relaxing weekend. Wish I was still there! Below are some pics of the weekend.

The Cefalia Family

I am dying at the cuteness!!!! Dusty will be the best dad!

Little Croquet Action...I suck

Shout out for the exosaucer....he was in it all weekend:)

The WHITE belly!!!!!!

Best Buds

Ahhhhhh

Flower girls

 

The Perfect Get Up!!!!!

Okay, so I pretty much have considered myself so blessed thus far in my pregnancy. I feel great!!! I didn't get sick, I didn't have any food aversions, I lost weight in my first trimester....I mean what more could a girl ask for? Well, all of you mom's out there know that the one DOWNER to being pregnant is the strain on the wallet to buy new maternity clothes. As fun as it is to see your belly grow, it's not so fun to throw down cash for clothes because you can't get your fat a** in your normal clothes. Especially if you work! Buying maternity work suits or clothes can cost a ton of money. I have to say that I think the biggest blessing so far (other than a healthy baby) is the fact that I get to wear scrubs everyday to work!!!!!!! Not only are they free (well, I sort of steal them from hospitals.....shhhhh, don't tell anyone), but they are pretty much the most comfortable things in the world. In other words, I get to wear pajamas to work and it is totally normal!!!!!  As you can see from the pics below......I AM BLESSED!!!!!!

Drawstring....YES PLEASE!!!!!

One happy prego:)