This past weekend we crossed over the 6-month mark and I'm still feeling great! Trying to enjoy the last bit of time in the 2nd trimester while I still can before I start getting less and less comfortable. I already need to make a concerted effort to not waddle when I'm walking now!
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| 6-month belly shot! |
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| 23 wk profile shot |
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| 24 wk profile shot |
We also welcomed a new 'friend' this past weekend, my belly button, who hadn't brought much attention to herself since my younger years when I thought it was cool to get her pierced. I guess I didn't realize just how much my belly button was now protruding until my little nephew Adam pushed the "button" on my belly when he was saying good-bye to me this past Saturday evening. Nice. Lol! (But then he followed that up by affectionately kissing my belly...so cute!)
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| Say hello to my little friend. |
I spent the past two weekends in Frackville with the fam. Anthony joined me last weekend and he and his iPhone apps were a hit with the kiddos. They were following him around like little ducklings! He also got plenty of practice 'rough-housing' with our nephews. I strongly recommend that Anthony consider wearing a cup next time if we have any hopes for Baby #2!
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| Attack! |
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| Getting ready to hurl Adam across the room! |
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| Johnny's turn! |
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| Anthony with Adam and Nicholas playing with one of his many apps. |
This past weekend I was in Frackville again for Easter festivities...
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Ukrainian tradition: Blessing of food...
...equals breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Easter! |
Anthony unfortunately couldn't make the trip to Frackville for Easter this past weekend because he was busy with opening weekend activities at Bidermann Golf Course. Adam was obviously disappointed by this. His first question to me was, "Where's Uncle Anthony?" and his second question was, "Where's your phone?" I see how I rate now.
We celebrated Anthony's big opening day of the golf course on Thursday, April 5th. He did a phenomenal job getting ready for this major career milestone, most notably leading the efforts to renovate the office area and the pro shop. With the latter, he also did an awesome job of merchandising, including bringing in some new baby/kid items that I for sure had my eye on. Baby M and I are very proud of him! Below are pics of the kids section of the pro shop and a close-up of some of the baby items--cute logoed bibs and onesies.
The little one and I will likely be spending a lot of time at the club in the future and I can't wait for family and friends to see what is sure to become our 'home away from home' in person. I think our little one is already practicing his golf swing. He is so active in there right now! It's a nice distraction, particularly at work, and a constant reminder of what's really important, especially when I find myself getting a little stressed.
Speaking of work, I had a business trip this past week to North Carolina--my 2nd to last business trip before Baby M arrives. Fortunately, my bump and I got bumped to First Class for the flight. However, while the seat was more comfortable, that doesn't mean I had any more help with my carry-on bag. When I got on the plane, the men in First Class, occupying 7 out of the 8 seats there, weren't jumping up from their iPads and Wall Street Journals to help poor little pregger me with my bag. I thought perhaps traveling to the South I might find a chivalrous soul on there who would offer to help without me having to ask. I just stared down some guy until he offered to help me after I passive aggressively looked at him while fumbling a bit with my bag. "Do you need help?" Why yes, Captain Obvious, that would be great. Baby M and I made it successfully there and back and I even crossed off another 'first' on my visit.
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My colleague Jay (yes he's wee bit taller than me!) accompanying
me on my very first visit to Krispy Kreme! You honestly haven't
lived if you've never eaten the glazed donuts hot off the conveyer belt. YUM! |
My last work trip before our baby's arrival is next week to Germany. This will be Baby M's second time there. Ja, das ist richtig! I'm looking forward to getting this trip behind me and then focusing on my transition activities at work to prepare for maternity leave as well as pulling together the nursery at the homestead...the last piece of nursery furniture arrived this past weekend. Yay!
Love,
Ulana & Anthony
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