39 Weeks

I have had multiple people texting me and facebooking me to ask me how I was doing and, if I've had this baby yet!  So, first off, because I know that it's all you REALLY care about... No, I have not had the baby yet.

Now to me.  I am doing fairly well, considering I am 39 weeks pregnant and the largest I have ever been!!  I am getting anxious about the baby's arrival and am ready to feel a little bit more normal.  I know the exhaustion won't go away completely, but I'm hoping the allergies and headaches and being uncomfortable at least tone themselves down a little bit.  Altogether though, I am not miserable.  Sleeping is getting more difficult and the baby's movements are fairly uncomfortable for momma now; she is still a wiggle worm like her mom used to be and her dad still is, she'll probably stay this way for years to come!

I do feel fairly prepared.  All of the clothing and blankets are washed and put away, my bags are packed (for the most part) and the pack n' play is set up.  I've had my intake interview at the hospital so paperwork is done and I just have to finish filling out the birth certificate (will do the VERY last touches after she is born... like her name, which is still not decided!)  Now I just have to wait until she's ready!

So, keep an eye out on facebook for pictures or for when my mom checks me into the hospital (Kadlec Medical Center)... I've given her this duty to let you all know when I am in labor and fully admitted into the birthing center.  I do ask for all friends and family to refrain from rushing to the hospital as soon as I go into labor because it can be a VERY long process and you may just have to wait in the hallway for hours until the baby and mom are ready to see your beautiful faces!! :) There will be a picture of my little girl on facebook as soon as she is (and I am) all cleaned up and mom or I will post all the details (she'll tag me in everything so that all of my facebook friends can see!) And then... of course, I'll try to post a blog... although you know how great I am about that.  Visitors are welcome to come by the hospital or at my house after the baby is born, just text me and I'll let you know if then is a good time!

Love to you all!  I'll try to keep this updated and get a couple more good belly pictures before I don't have a belly anymore! (Excited for that day!!!)

The 37th Week

It's time again that I updated this lovely blog.  I have always thought it would be SO much fun to be a blogger, but, turns out, I would fail miserably at that profession.  I am terribly sorry to all the people that keep checking my blog, hoping that one day I will post something.  The fact is, nothing much has happened since my last post. I am still, in fact, pregnant... a little larger now (there are some pictures on Facebook and I will try to get a few more up.)  I am also still working at the new Sterling's as a server, granted I'm working less than I was before and it is less new.  My online course ended a few weeks back and so I am no longer studying or anything like that.  I have been reading quite a few books lately.  Sadly, none of them are very noteworthy.

Since my last post, I have had two lovely baby showers; one with family and one with friends.  Thank you again for all who attended the showers and a special thanks to my Grandma, Auntie Karlyn, Chelsea Kennedy and Amelia Boomer for being lovely hostesses.

I am pretty much all ready for the baby's arrival.  Jaymee helped me rearrange my room a week or so ago in order to make room for the Pack n' Play as well as a lot of necessary baby things; baby's dresser has made it's home in the tv room.  Mom and I have taken some of the "unnecessary" items back in order to purchase everything that the baby and I will actually need and we seem to be all ready for baby's arrival.  The only thing still left to purchase is cloth diapers (a large upfront cost but will save me thousands in diapers.)  All of her clothes are washed and ready to go and my diaper bag is slowly getting packed for the hospital.  Seems crazy that in three weeks, all of these things will actually be put into use!

Everything is going great with the pregnancy.  I am 37 weeks, as of last Friday and my due date is still June 1st (my mom's birthday.) I am now onto my weekly appointments with the obgyn.  At the last appointment, the doctor said that my little girl was measuring short but that it could be due to her dropping a little bit into my pelvis (getting ready to make her grand escape!)  We are having an ultrasound before my next appointment on Wednesday just to make sure everything is still going alright and I will post if there are any changes.

These next few months are going to be crazy hectic but I believe that I'm making all the necessary movements to prepare for it!  Only a few short weeks after the baby is born, I will start my two summer courses (Econs 102 and Acctg 231) that will go on for six weeks.  Nathan and Vicki's wedding (my brother and his fiance) will then be creeping around the corner (June 23rd), which means alterations will need to be done to my bridesmaid dress.  After that, I have orientation for WSU Pullman on July 8th and 9th.  While in Pullman I will also be meeting up with the instructor of the daycare that my little girl will be going to come the beginning of Fall semester.  She will be going to WSU's Children's Center which I have heard many good things about.  If any of you are wondering, I am going to WSU Pullman next semester and will be moving up to Pullman mid-August into my new apartment (a cute little one bedroom close to campus.)  I have to finish off my last four semesters of my undergrad (Hospitality Business Management) at WSU Pullman.

I believe that is enough to catch you up with my life for the next few months!

I have had multiple friends ask me what they can buy for the baby (what I still need/want) and currently all I really need is cash in order to buy the cloth diapers and save up money for future expenses.  If you would like to send a present, I would love to expand my library with multiple children's books.  I really would like the whole collection of Dr. Suess and Eric Carle.  Please send any presents and/or money to the following address:

Alicia Kippes

133 Rosemary St.

Richland, WA 99352

Thank you for everyone's love and support and I will try my hardest to post a new blog as soon as the baby is here!