Six months...Whoa, Nelly!

Well, folks, there's no denying the fact that there's a baby in there these days! And I thought my belly grew a lot last month!

I went for my monthly appointment last week and I gained 10 lbs, yes TEN POUNDS, since last month! My doctor didn't seem concerned so that made me feel better. I'm just hoping the next few months aren't so drastic! I'll look like a weeble and have to roll around to get anywhere!

Other than the dread of having to figure out what clothes I have that fit and are appropriate to wear to work (wouldn't it be nice if I could just wear my comfy clothes!), I've felt really good. There's been a few days of lower back pain but nothing that lasts more than a day. I'm trying to stay as active as possible and still taking the stairs instead of the elevator everywhere I go. Diamond and I still go on our nightly walks but it's been getting dark earlier so I've had to shorten the distance we go at night. I actually feel SO good that most times I forget that my belly is about the size of a basketball and I try to bend over or get out of bed the way I normally would. I'm quickly reminded that I just can't bend that way anymore!

We do not know the sex of the baby and I'm glad we've waited to find out. We're still trying to decide on names but we won't be sharing those until the baby is born, so don't get excited if I say that we've come up with one!

The baby kicks and moves around all the time. I just sit with my hand on my belly waiting to feel the next movement. It's still amazing to me that there's a baby growing in there. I just can't wait until we meet! I am so blessed and owe it all to Jesus Christ. He is responsible for all of my happiness!

Time Flies when it's Summer and you're pregnant!

I can't believe a month has gone by! I've been really bad about updating our blog. We've been busy and I can't seem to find the time to sit down and post any updates. Here's what's been going on since last month:


1. Our house sold and then two weeks before closing, the appraisal came back too low. We decided that shelling out that much money wasn't worth it. Bryan was great about it, especially since it meant he was going to have to continue commuting to DC.

2. I discovered that green and red peppers are very yummy. Especially with chicken, cheddar cheese, and granny smith apples in a quesadilla!

3. Bryan decided that he was going to go for it and purchase the TV he's been wanting. Oh, he got a Blu-Ray player, too.

4. We figured the best thing to do is purchase a couch on which to watch above-mentioned TV.

5. My parents and Grandma Toni came to visit. We had a relaxing weekend and went to eat at The Blue Sea Grill. It was very good and I will go back, even if just for the banana tiramisu! Highlight of the weekend: My dad taking Diamond for a walk at 10:45pm and proceeding to get lost in my neighborhood. He was safely home by midnight and Diamond was worn out, which is always a good thing!

6. Lilah and Mike came to visit. We went down to DC for a few hours and took the required tourist photos. After taking them to Five Guys (where we take everyone that visits, so be ready!) we hung out in the newly furnished basement and watched three hours of "Wipeout". On Sunday, we headed down to Baltimore and walked around for a bit before stopping at Cold Stone and getting home so they could be on their way back to NY.


7. Bryan got transferred to BWI permanently! This was a true blessing after the sale of the house fell through! We are so thankful to God for always taking care of us!

And now for the pictures of this past month's events:

Bryan's big purchase! 46" of crystal-clear HD (or something like that!)


Our new couch. This has now become Bryan's "Palace". I always know where to find him after dinner!

Three (and 1/2) generations of Italians.

And here we are with "Big Daddy Kane".

Me and my wonderful husband. He just loves it when I get the camera out!

Diamond was trying to get comfortable. This was the morning after the LONG walk with dad. She was still tired!

Washington, DC.

Lilah and I. We've been friends since 2nd grade! Over 20 years!

I am so glad they came to visit and that our friendship has lasted so long. We're definitely different than back in 1987, but in so many ways we're still the same!

There's Mike and Bryan. (Diamond just had to see what was going on from inside the door!)

This summer has been fun. Our trips have consisted of short weekend getaways and we've gotten to see our families and friends often. I have yet to go swimming or wear my bathing suit in the sun, for that matter, but we can't have it all, right?!

I'm happy enough sharing my days with my Bry and Diamond and getting ready for the new addition to our family!