34 weeks...

John told me a while back that the Peanut Pouch really needed to be renamed the Peanut Pack. And today when he saw this picture on the computer screen his comment was, "Wow, Peanut's making you big!" It doesn't help that this blouse has ALWAYS made me look big, from the time I bought it 5 months ago. So here it is - the latest picture at 34 weeks:

I'm feeling pretty good, although I did have some swelling in my ankles this weekend. Nothing major, though. We go back to the doctor this Friday.

And we are still going to our birthing classes on Tuesday. Three more to go. Last week, we learned all about breastfeeding. I think it has helped us to be more prepared and it has certainly helped me feel a little more at least about the upcoming birth. The first night of class, the instructor loaded up a back pack with various items that represented the 30 lbs or so that most women gain during their pregnancy. Then she solicted volunteers to wear the pack to understand what their partners were going through. Someone in the class was kind enough to lend me a camera so I could take this picture of John. His comment after a 1/2 hour of wearing the pack, "My back is killing me!"

John cleaned the carpet in the nursery this weekend. And most the things SNBNA (Stephen and Barbara Sanchez and Andrew) lent us have found a home or a hiding place until needed. We are still waiting on the crib and my list of things to do is getting slightly shorter each day.

As most of you know, our yearly trek to the ski country was totally out of the question this year. Our group left on Saturday and while it was somewhat bittersweet, John and I were both pretty excited not to have to pack and organize. I'm sure we'll be missed as much as we'll miss the group! May no one get sick or injure a major portion of their body!

-EBP-

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32 weeks and counting...

I've created this blog as a way to allow family and friends to keep up with what's going on the Pitcher household here in Houston, TX. As the title of this post suggests, soon there will be lots of news about little Peanut who is due to arrive on March 9, 2008. You might be wondereing if "Peanut" will be permanent. The answer to that is "no." We just wanted to keep the name a surprise. Although, I imagine the "Peanut" habit will be hard to break.

My plan is to post lots of pictures here or at least links to our web album of pictures. With most family and friends spread out across the country, John and I would like to give everyone the opportunity to have a frequent look into our world. Hopefully, once he arrives, Peanut will allow me ample time to add at least a post or two a week.

Here's the latest picture of me that John took on Sunday 1/13/08. I'm in the nursey, which is painted this lovely shade of blue.

I can't say that I've started nesting yet, but I am feeling that the time is nearing. We have gone to two birthing classes and should be done with those in mid February. The crib is on order and should be here by mid February. The girls are working on the baby shower, which is in mid February. And I've got a long list of things that need to be done between now and when Peanut arrives. Among those is to sort through all the stuff that my BFF has lent me and find homes for everthing. I am trying to keep organized and take things one at a time. There is plenty of time, yet. I'll save the panic for this time next month!

-EBP-

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