Let's start with baby news and then we can finish with holiday fun. Baby is almost 6 months incubated (Thursday 12/18 - my mom's birthday). I find kiddo likes to kick around morning snack time and later in the evening while I'm watching TV, it is always reassuring to get that little tap tap from the inside like "I'm still in here and doing well Mom, see you in a few months." And then I think oh crap I literally only have 3.5 months left...how am I ever going to be ready for this, not mentally or emotionally but essentials-wise. My belly is getting bigger and maternity pants are pretty much an everyday thing until I get home and relax in my cozy pants. I did end up getting several pairs of pants for work from Old Navy and Motherhood. I'm a much bigger fan of the under the belly pants than the fully coverage style, which is complete opposite of what I expected but hey it is what it is. And maybe that will change as the belly continues to expand.
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| 23 weeks "big" |
Kyle and I have a registry open on Amazon and I add things to it all the time thinking this is a really great thing, I'll need that or so and so suggested that I'll put it on there. I just haven't gotten around to pulling the trigger and actually making some purchases. But then I sit back and think you'll be fine, get the basics and what you have to have to get baby home and the rest will work out. So, I envision after the new year and x-mas fun Kyle and I will be making a couple runs to Costco and Buy Buy Baby for the must haves and then wait for the baby shower to fill in the gaps :-)
Oh yeah oh yeah, how could I forget the most important news since the last update...Devarae and Mychal are expecting a baby too!!! End of June is their prediction as of now. Kyle and I couldn't be happier for them and are so excited that they will have a cousin so close in age to grow up with...now if we could just get them to move closer to us ;-) My parents are just over the moon excited, not one grandkid this spring/summer but 2!!! I've been asked a couple times how I'm doing with the news and I just want to share that I honestly NEVER EVER considered this taking away from my experience, only adding to the happiness and excitement. My only regret is that I won't have much older sister advice to pass along (or hand-me-downs). I can just see into the future at all the summer trips to hang with cousin at Auntie and Uncle's house and us hosting their child, family vacations there will always be a buddy to hang out with and the bond they can form will be everlasting. Now, the surprise part will be, do we both have girls or boys or one of each...only time will tell!!! The picture below is how she told our family of the good news, both babies are present in the picture, my mom and I just didn't know it (this was when I went to San Diego in November).
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| YAYAYAYAYAY!!!! |
I believe Kyle and I have a direction we would like to go with the nursery, if you look back at some of the older blogs say from the wedding or home remodeling you'll notice that I am a big fan of bright bold colors. You may also notice that Kyle and I like to travel and see new places (also evident from our destination wedding). So sticking with my natural draw we are going with a Pixar Up themed room. Bright balloons, animals and adventures. I can't wait to put the finishing touches on the nursery and make it "look" ready for its little inhabitant. I don't want to go over the top with Up but it will be my kicking off of the final product.
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| Crib and closet organizers coming together! |
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| Futon in the baby room |
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| Changing table in place (this is the one my mom used when she had me :-)) |
I started a prenatal yoga class on Sunday mornings with a couple friends, and boy oh boy I've already noticed a huge difference when I wake up in the mornings. I was getting very stiff in my hips and just one session of stretching has helped immensely. As time goes on I may start going a second night of the week but for now I'll hang with Sunday mornings and the gym other nights. I've also signed us up for some of our "prep" classes...tour of the maternity wing at the hospital, infant care, breastfeeding and birthing classes. Checking things off the list.
Holidays...presents are being wrapped and ready to go to Southern California. We should be leaving San Jose Tuesday 12/23 after work so hopefully we will make good time and our vacation can get started. Kyle is planning to do some work while we are down there but hey I'll be with the family so more power to him :-) not ideal but I understand. I believe he'll also be heading to San Diego to catch up with some friends and do a little golfing since he had to miss our trip in November. While he is gone my mom, sister, grandma and I are heading to the spa for a little pampering! Another first for us this year is Mychal and Devarae will not be with our family for the actual x-mas day, they are heading to Oregon to celebrate with his family. They are very lucky to have them and they know they will be missed with our family but are in very good hands and loving hearts. Enjoy the cold you two! We went to my holiday party this last week, very fun, great turn out! Didn't get a chance to upload a picture from Kyle's party in the last update so I'm including one from both our parties in this blog.
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| Laura, Me and Kyle at the Kimley-Horn Holiday Function |
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| Kyle, Me, Danielle (also expecting), and Nick at the Airport Holiday Party |
Ok I think I've dumped enough for this lunch hour, now I get to insert pictures (everyone's favorite part). Happy holidays to all and I hope your 2015 is as magical as ours.
Much love,
Kyle, Shalyce and Baby C
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| Tucker Dog helping decorate the tree....good boy! |
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| Packages under the tree and Sequoia trying to refrain from chewing them up ;-) |
