Pulling Myself Together

Before I was pregnant I had all these aspirations of staying fit and keeping up with my normal routine and energy level.  I quickly realized that was not happening for me.  I blame getting so sick and tired during the first trimester (which was also in the dead of winter), for me not being able to keep up with working out.  And, as I've said before, getting back into it once I was already big was not easy.  I do yoga/pilates in the morning, but it just doesn't feel the same as a hard workout at the gym used to.  Sometimes even just walking around walmart makes me tired and my stomach is starting to get that pulling feeling.  Every once in a while I'll cup my hands under my stomach and hold it up; it's SO heavy!  Haha.

Anyways, I fully "plan" on getting back into it after baby comes.  I can't wait to feel more energy and for my stomach to feel lighter again.  Less than 12 weeks to go!  ...hopefully.

A HUGE thank you to everyone who gave us their old baby things and for all the gifts we received!!!  We went to Ikea last weekend and picked up a $30 changing table.  Score!  It's super simple but that's all I needed.  And now it's looking like all that's left are a few things and we're good to go!

Left on the list:

• Stroller
• Carseat/canopy
• Side sleeper/bassinet
• Diaper bag
• Nursing cover
• K'tan carrier ??
• Nursing bra's ??
• Breast pump ??
• Noise machine
• Small odds and ends

I plan to get the Eddie Bauer Endurance jogging stoller (cause I WILL be jogging...).  It's nice, compact and light, and very easy to maneuver.  And I'll probably need the carseat that goes with it if I want to put a newborn in it.  Right?

I love this side sleeper!  It's portable, cozy, and small.  It even rocks and vibrates.  I just plan on using it for the first couple months or something.

Diaper bag: love this one from Target.  Stylish, and not too "diaper-baggy."  Thank you Mindy White for letting me steal it.  :)

This K'tan carrier is nice cause I have a backpack type carrier and a baby bjorn front carrier, but this one is just a different style.  I like it.  

And every single one of these is at Target!  So easy since there's a Target by me now.  Yay!  Now I just need to know if I should get any nursing bra's or a breast pump???  I'll be staying at home, but will I need one if I want to go on a date without baby or anything?  

Our nursery is coming together.  Slowly.  It's so sweet and simple.  I love it.  Anyone else have any must-have items?  

Adjusting to Yakima

Phew, we made it!  Big thank you to Glen's parents who helped us clean our old place and move everything to our new place.  And to my family for bringing us a washer and dryer.  Anyways, we packed up a 17 ft U-haul plus 3 cars FULL!  And we still had to leave things behind.  We'll be coming back to Pullman on Saturday the 17th to finish up everything there.  Most things are in place now but it will take a couple weeks to really feel finished.

I LOVE the kitchen!!!  Especially compared to our previous kitchens. 

Technically this is our neighbors front door, but ours looks the same... without the dog statue.

Glen started his 4th year rotations today!  He is starting out at the Yakama Indian Reservation Clinic.  This is one of the places he was looking forward to because he loves the idea of working at a clinic where the doctors are in the same building and they can collaborate more easily.  Plus there are a lot of benefits for working for the government.  After his first day he realized he was right; it is a great job!  The people there love their job.  The only problem is that there is a hiring freeze and he doesn't foresee them hiring more pharmacists for Indian Health any time soon.  :/   Oh well, maybe someday.  So I think he'll enjoy his 6 weeks there.

Today was my first day as a stay-at-home wife/mom!  Sunday night, I'm not gonna lie, I was excited!  I can do whatever I want!  But the truth is, I was a little.... bored.  The day went by slowly, I missed Glen, it was lonely and tiring.  I had a lot to do with unpacking, but no one to talk to.  Hmmm.  Well, I guess being a stay-at-home mom, with no kids, isn't as great as it sounds lol.  I'll need to make some friends or join some groups or something.  But it definitely was nice to be able to set my own schedule.  I could take breaks when I wanted and eat when I wanted.  But I was still very productive.  Plus, I was able to wander around Target today!  :}  It's very nice to be able to do all the things I wanted to do when I worked but always felt too tired or just didn't have time to do.  

PS Glen and I were able to SEE the baby kick on my tummy yesterday.  We could actually see it moving around.  Creepy, but cool.