30 Weeks

And she keeps getting bigger...

What not to say to a pregnant woman

From Lauren...

Just a helpful list to keep the crazy pregnant women you come across from getting even crazier... (note: only some of these things have not been said to me directly - you can guess which ones)

1. Are you sure you aren't carrying twins? Even if this is meant as a joke it is not funny! And if she is carrying twins - she will let you know.

2. I can tell you are pregnant from behind. No explanation needed.

3. You look tired. Um, yea I look tired. I am growing a human being inside of me. You would be tired too! I never understand why people have the need to point this out.

4. You are not due sooner? If you ask me when I am due, and I say May 7th - the appropriate response is NOT "I would have guessed you were due this month." This is just another way of saying "Boy you look fat." Not nice!

5. Oh you are having a boy? Your husband must be sooooo happy! Now I think this one is just strange. Yes my husband is happy that we are having a healthy baby - but is he more happy that we are having a boy over a girl - no! What year are we in?

I am sure there will be more to come...

Federal Bar

From Lauren:

Today I got sworn in to the Federal Bar for the District of Massachusetts. Actually, I think Niblet and I might have both got sworn in. As I said the oath, I had my right hand up and my left over Niblet - who was happily kicking away. So I am pretty sure he is now a member of the Federal Bar as well!!!

Happy Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day!!! Jerald and I are always pretty low key for this holiday. Mostly because Jerald and I don't need a set day to be loving and romantic. Above is a picture of the Valentine Cookies I make for Jerald (this is the third year). Hope everyone survives the day :-)

~ Lauren

28 Weeks

Well time keeps ticking away and Niblet and Lauren keep getting bigger! We are now in the third-trimester and it is slowly (or quickly depending on the day) hitting us that very soon our son will be here. We have so much to do and learn. But we are still very excited and as always leaning on each other for support.

And if anyone was worried that Jerald would gain some baby wait along with Lauren ~ you have got nothing to worry about!!!

Infant CPR

So we did it... we had our first baby class!!! We have signed up for all sorts of classes at this really cool place called Isis Maternity in Brookline. They have this cute little store of clothes and a ton of classes. After niblet's arrival Lauren is planning on taking Mother and Baby Yoga - how cool!

Anyway - the class went well. We each had a baby to save. Lauren named hers Johnny and Jerald refused to name his! We learned a lot and now are ready for the next class.... Infant 101 or as Lauren says "What the hell am I supposed to do with this baby!!!"

If you are interested in taking a similar class check out the Red Cross in your area.