Real Housewives of New York City

Do you see a resemblance?

Tom Cruise in "Tropic Thunder"

Bobby, Jill's Husband in "Real Housewives of New York City"

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Work? Who? Me?

I have a pretty busy week ahead, but I am very thankful. I'm actually working five (yes, five!) days this week. I usually only work three. I asked my boss to stack my hours for me as long as possible. I am hoping to work up until the baby comes, but in my job, it may be difficult. For those of you that do not know, I'm no longer working in good ol' Corporate America. I do miss my old job (in Florida) a lot though. It was a great company, and the people there were amazing. I now work for a running speciality store in Birmingham called Fleet Feet. You may have heard of this store, there are about 90 or so nationwide. I love my job here though! I am a runner, and it truly is fun to have a job where your professional and personal life coincide so perfectly.

*Speaking of running, Bob ran the Mercedes Half Marathon this weekend. More on that, once I upload the pictures.

Ok, so besides work, I have a fun Wednesday afternoon planned with a co-worker and friend, who is also pregnant. [There truly is something in the water here. There are three pregnant girls on my street alone in the neighborhood (along with many others just in the neighborhood). And, there are three of us at work that are pregnant. We only have 6 employees. So, if you are trying to conceive, move to Birmingham!] We will be heading out for lunch one day, and then glider shopping. Ooooh la la. The glider is the only piece of furniture I still need to find.

And then, finally, to wrap the week up, we have a Couple's Wedding Shower on Saturday night.

Let's just hope I'm still this chipper in my pregnant state by the end of the week. I hope everyone has a great week. And, Happy President's Day, especially if you are off! (I would have been at my old job!) Ha!

23 Week Appointment

I had my 23 week appointment this morning. Everything is going well. I am 23 weeks, and 3 days today, and measured at 24 weeks - right on target. The heartbeat was stronger and louder than last time. I still can't help but beam when I hear it. I have gained 16 lbs. total, 6 of which was in the last month (OMG!). My doctor says that if I continue at this rate, I'll probably gain 35-40 lbs. total. I also have O- blood, so my Rh factor in my blood is also negative. Because of this, I may have to have a shot at 28 weeks, and possibly after delivery. I go back at 26 weeks for more blood work to see if this is needed. I also need to take the dreaded glucose test before I am 28 weeks. I can't believe once I'm 28 weeks, I'll be going to the doctor every 2 weeks! I feel like everything is really starting to sneak up on us!

He's getting bigger and stronger!

About two weeks ago, Bob thought he felt the baby kick. But, we weren't too sure... Well, last night, as we were watching one of our favorite shows (Big Love), Bobby was kicking hard! And, Bob finally felt him! It was the cutest thing. As soon as he felt it, he bent over my stomach and started talking to the baby. It made me laugh, and I almost cried. Yes, I'm pregnant, and emotional. Anyhow, more for our records, I just wanted to document that Bob felt the baby move on February 8th, at 23 weeks!

I love being pregnant!

Grocery Game & Weekend Update

I am still obsessed with the site GroceryGame.com. This receipt was from my trip 2 weeks ago. Last week, I saved $66, and some change. If you're interested in saving money, go to the site, and use my email address as a referral - jen_ross@earthlink.net. It's fun, I promise!

Don't be jealous, but I am having a spa day today! Well, I'm only getting a massage, but it's at the Ross Bridge Resort Spa.... oooh la la. Between my birthday, and Christmas, I have two gift certificates to use. I'm using one for a pre-natal massage this trimester, and the other for the third trimester. I can't wait!

Bob and I had a great weekend. Lorraine, Victoria, Ashley, and Alexis came over from Atlanta to help me register. Lorraine and I spent about 3 hours in Babies R Us registering. It was fun! I am getting some things as hand-me-downs from both Lorraine and Caryn, so I got lucky there. I am very thankful for Lorraine's help....I learned a lot with her there.

We went to our neighbor's house last night for the Super Bowl. The boys were all watching the game, and us girls just sat around the kitchen and talked - which is the perfect scenario for me. Two of my friends and neighbors are due in March, so of course, baby talk took over a majority of the conversation. Overall, we had a fun weekend.

Now, if it would only stop raining...