Friday, December 05, 2008

31 Weeks!


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Originally uploaded by js_hale
Quite a bit bigger than when we did the bikini shot. As I write this, Baby O. is kicking - and my belly is visibly moving. So cool.

First Big Purchase

Ladies and Gentlemen. . . presenting Jen's new throne! Since I'll presumably spend the majority of the YEAR rocking, nursing and cooing at Baby O. when he arrives (and Peter too, when he gets home from work), we wanted a glider with all the bells and whistles. You can lock it in place, adjust it in multiple positions, oh and the Ottoman glides too! The microfiber material is supposedly a lot like suede - but washable. The best part: we got it for about half the retail price. May I just say how much I love Craigslist??! WOOOOOO!

Wednesday, December 03, 2008

Ever-expanding belly


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Originally uploaded by js_hale
This was taken over Thanksgiving, on a short hike in Covelo, CA. I am now WADDLING, not walking! Still, it felt good to get some exercise after Turkey Day.

I must vent a bit - I cannot stand maternity pants!!! That flimsy panel of pathetic elastic knit material that does NOTHING to keep the crotch from slipping down, down, down....luckily, I found an acceptable pair of jeans at my favorite second hand store (pictured) - Ann Taylor, size 7/8 - and only $7.99! WOOOOO! Trouble is that my belly is starting to outgrow them - I have a "bella band" though (keeps your pants up even when unbuttoned) - I will NOT go back to the sinking crotch!