33 weeks!

Yesterday marked 33 weeks!  It also marked the first day of me feeling really uncomfortable.

My day was normal, I was going and blowing as usual with client jobs and shopping.  But after turning in for the night, I woke up around 4 a.m. or so with a steady, achy pain in my lower stomach.  It was so bad, that after a couple of hours trying to fall back asleep, I got up and walked around to try to subdue the pain.  When that didn't work, I took two Tylenol (my doctor has ok'd me taking it) with a big glass of water.

Luckily, the pain started to fade away and I got a couple of hours of sleep in before today's workload.  I started the morning with a coffee with a friend and then met Morgan for a client install.  We have a really fun client that's a female liver doctor at Baylor.  We've been working on her downstairs for the past four months or so.  I've attached some new additions we installed -- including a killer acrylic coffee table and accessories -- in her living room today.

Unfortunately, I've been achy and uncomfortable all day in my lower abdomen.  I have a little hunch that Landry is trying to turn for labor.  When I feel my stomach, she's definitely in a different area, but I can't quite locate what it is.  My lower abdomen is getting much harder to the touch, which makes me think she might be making her way south.

I have a doctor's appointment Friday, but I'm not sure if they will do a sonogram to see her position.  If not, my Feb. 10th appointment with my specialist will surely let us know what she's been up to.  If it's not her movement that's making me feel so achy, it could be growing pains.  My belly is definitely growing rapidly and I wouldn't be surprised if it's just my poor ligaments, etc. stretching trying to keep up with Landry's (and her mommy's!) weight gain.

However, if she hasn't moved and I do indeed have to have a C-section, my sweet grandma sent me a list of all of the relatives on my mom's side with significant happenings in March in case I can line up the due date with a memorable day in the family.  It's pretty incredible, I have eight March birthdays on that side and my grandparent's anniversary.  Time will tell if we have to go down that path, but if so, it will make it a little easier on me mentally if it has some family meaning.

On another good note, I am not itchy anymore!  Thank goodness.  That only lasted a day or so so I'm thinking it might have been what I was wearing.  Phew!  Itchiness and aches would make me one unhappy preggo.

Another happy announcement: I still fit in my pre-pregnancy jeans -- sort of.  Yesterday when I was getting dressed I really wanted to wear my high-waisted, wide-legged hippie jeans with a blouse because it was so nice out.  I playfully thought I would try on my go-to Joe's jeans and they surprisingly fit!  Now, they didn't even begin to zip up but they still fit over my legs, thighs and booty and were good to go with a belly band.

So, I wore them proudly yesterday!  I really wanted Michael to take my 33 weeks photo in them but he got home too late and I was already in my comfy clothes so we took one tonight after dinner.

Tomorrow is Morgan's last day of work this week before she jets to Palm Springs for a long weekend.  I have some fun things lined up with friends -- a Canton flea market day with Paula; the Jean Paul Gaultier exhibit at the Dallas Museum of Art with Ariana -- Thursday and Friday.  Saturday, Michael and I have our first baby class (thankfully for him, with Paula and Todd), which goes over all of the new parenting basics from swaddling to CPR.

Will report back details (they should be good, Michael's never so much as changed a diaper) soon!

Nursery pix

Landry's crib (Walmart.com), vintage bamboo chair refinished by her  grandpa Jerry,  khaki rocker/glider (Weirs) and leather ottoman pouf (Overstock.com)

Vintage bamboo etagere (Fort Worth flea market) hand-painted be moi

That vintage basket is filled with Indian textile blankets and pillows for  us to lay out on the carpet and play

My father-in-law also finished this vintage bamboo dresser, which I turned into a changing table with a custom changing pad cover I had made out of a baby sheet that matches Landry's dust ruffle.  The animal prints were purchased in San Miguel, Mexico with my best friend Courtney.  I framed them on vintage textiles used a mattes.  That murano glass lamp is a vintage find that I topped with a new shade trimmed in a groovy brass metal Greek Key design.

Side angle of the nursery, which shows the door to her balcony that overlooks our backyard and pool

Detail shot of Landry's balcony

There's a sofa and two chairs on her balcony, which we plan to use often this spring and summer during baby feedings

Saturday scoop

Yesterday was a total whirlwind, but so much fun.  If you don't know by now, I find crazy pleasure in being very busy and having at least 20 things on my daily to-do list besides regular work stuff.

Yesterday was no exception.  It started with setting the table for my dinner party of eight, and then going to Paula's baby shower for the twins.  We munched on all of her current cravings including mini burgers, hot dogs, grilled cheese, and chips.  I took a huge wicker basket and filled it with items on and off her registry -- organic swaddles, travel dishware sets, pacifiers, baby hangers, books, ceramic elephant bookends (her nursery is also kind of a global theme) -- and wrapped it all up in a huge piece of cellophane and a bow with a a tag that said, "Looking forward to our first play date! Love, Landry."  She loved the gift (and the groovy bookends so much she said they might not land in the nursery)!

Afterwards, I hit the grocery store to tackle my dinner party wish list.  Last week I designed the menu, which was "French Bistro" themed.  I ended up selecting the following:

Welcoming appetizer: Stuffed olives, nuts and baked brie topped with dried fruit
Starter: Mini croque monsieur sandwiches and cup of French onion soup
Entree: Chicken Provencal with nicoise olives, diced tomatoes and capers
Dessert: French vanilla ice cream topped with fresh berries and brownie crumbles

I have to admit, I was a little worried about the chicken dish as I had never made it before but I decided to give it a whirl.  Luckily, I'm an old pro at the croque monsieur and soup so if all else failed I knew that portion would be tasty.  I prepped everything before our guests arrived so we could enjoy their company.

We invited over a fun mix of a group.  A couple months ago at Tracy's going away party I was introduced to a really neat girl named Joslyn.  We had so much in common it was crazy: she's a writer, from California, the list goes on...  We really hit it off and made a coffee date soon their after, which led to me inviting her over for dinner so our husbands could meet.  In addition, I invited Tracy and Van and our home builders, Chad and Kurt, since Kurt used to work for Neiman's (Tracy now works there) and they could chat with Joslyn about our home since she wants to write about it in one of her first issues with D Home Magazine (she just took the style editor post).

The group mingled beautifully and it was a great mix with conversation spanning from behind-the-scenes Neiman's scoop (did you know the store's average return rate is something like 36 percent?!) to the dramas of renovating our house and Michael's business, which always takes a long explanation.

Just as important, the food -- and chicken dish -- turned out perfectly!  I will definitely add it to my arsenal of regulars when the baby arrives.

After such a long day on my feet, I crashed when the last guest left and last dish was washed around 12:30 a.m.  Slept in this morning and am now going to get ready for a major laid back day filled with brunch (not made by me!) and a couple's massage and maybe even a movie.

Happy Sunday, everyone!

The eight month itch

You can take that headline two ways, and both would be correct.  I'm started to get more and more excited for Landry to be resting on my belly, not just in it.

But the past couple of days I've been getting so itchy!  I read that this is completely normal and of no harm to me and baby but it is so annoying.  Sites say that my growing belly is the cause and its just my skin stretching (other reasons can be heat and too-tight of clothes, but I don't think those pertain to me at this time).

I read that keeping my skin moist (which I do all of the time) could help so sweet Michael rubbed palmful of my belly oil all over my tummy when he got home tonight to help give me some relief.  The Web says that the itchiness can spread all over; luckily, mine is just on my tummy and not too bad.  Hoping this goes away very soon because a scratchy, big-bellied lady is not the look I'm going for these days.

Otherwise, I feel really good and truly can't complain other than normal eight month preggo discomfort (and mine are nominal, at that).  This morning I dragged my booty to the gym and weighed myself to find that I've lost three pounds since last Friday.  Granted, I think my weigh-in last week was off because it was right after lunch and the night before I had one of the biggest meals in my life.

But, I was still surprised given how much I've been eating lately.  I told my mom today on the phone that I can't believe how hungry I can get some days.  Many days are normal with me eating more than my pre-preggo days, but nothing crazy like some women claim.  But, then there are days that I feel like I'm eating for an entire frat house -- and the one next door.

Clearly my body is telling me it wants the food if I haven't gained any weight this week.  I'll be sure to check in with my doctor next Friday at my next appointment to make sure I'm gaining enough weight.  If I'm ordered to pack on some pounds my first stop post-appointment will surely be Braum's for a gallon of mint chocolate chip ice cream.  I've had so much this pregnancy it will be interesting to see if Landry loves or hates the flavor.

Speaking of foods, I've really had no aversions my entire pregnancy.  I actually eat really well-rounded meals and food groups and just about anything sounds good.  I've made a major effort to eat a lot more fruits and veggies and hope Landry comes out craving them.  I've read that introducing the baby while in the belly to as many food groups, flavors, spices, etc. is the best recipe for a good eater.  I'm hoping that's true because I've been diligent to really eat a colorful, wide range of bites.

Yesterday her car seat arrived and is cuter than I expected for the images online.  I ended up getting her a Graco SnugRide style (named Pasadena, ironically) because there's an adapter that let's it work inside the Bugaboo stroller for days I want to transfer her straight from the car to the stroller (if she's sleeping, for example).  I picked a gender neutral seat for practicality but it has some fun colors that match perfectly with the Missoni pattern.

Speaking of Missoni, I had to swap my gift for a different style to fit the stroller I wanted.  When the new  style arrived in the mail last week, one of the three components -- the canopy, the biggest feature of the three -- was missing.  Today I finally got word from Neiman's that they tracked one down in the Italian manufacturing plant of all places and are shipping it to me.  So, Landry literally has the last canopy of this style in the world until the new production starts in March, says Neimans.

I haven't seen one yet in Dallas.  My mom and I spotted Kate Hudson's baby in one in New York while vacationing there last fall, but it's the only one I've seen in person.  Rachel Zoe has made it quite popular (that's her in the photo above), but those that know me know I've been mad for Missoni for nearly a decade now and would have bought this ticket item regardless of the press.

Michael and I have a wonderful weekend planned; excited to spend some time with him after nearly a week of him being out of town and passing in the night while one of his best buddies Ben in town.  Tomorrow night we are going to dinner at a new restaurant courtesy of a publicist so I can write about it in DailyCandy.  Saturday I have Paula's baby shower, tickets to a local home tour, and a dinner party at the house for eight (will be sure to post pix).  I created a really fun French bistro theme for my dinner and can't wait to put the menu together.  Sunday we are going to lay low with brunch and a couple's massage (probably my last prenatal massage).  We are also going to purchase materials for the back apartment's guest bath, which gets going next week.

Hope everyone has a fun weekend, too!  Also, above is a photo of me and Hayden from last weekend's Cupcake Wars competition.  I will have pix of our display soon.

32 weeks!

I'm officially eight months pregnant.  I can't believe Landry is almost here!  It's been a while since my last post, so here's the scoop from the last week or so:

Morgan and I have been busy fielding client requests, breaking down staging jobs, shopping for a big living room install, and taking meetings (one lasted until 8:45 p.m.).  Fun news: We got an email from Southern Living last week to feature two of our projects.  Hopefully, the photos and info we submitted will lead to at least one story.  They also asked to feature my house in the April issue (they toured it last fall while scouting for Dallas home stories) but I passed for now hoping to get a few more things accomplished before its 15 minutes of fame.  But what an honor!

Friday I had a doctor's appointment.  Landry's heartbeat is strong.  From the location of the noise, my doctor thinks she's still breech (she didn't do a sonogram).  In a couple of weeks I see my specialist and will know for sure.  I talked to my doctor about my delivery options and she says since Landry's been this way the entire pregnancy she's hesitant to turn her in case there's a real reason she doesn't want to turn (perhaps the shape of my uterus, etc.).  So, we decided to let Landry determine how she'll come into the world, not us.  Should have final word in four weeks or so...

She's about four pounds by now while I'm hitting numbers I've never seen on the scale before!  Luckily, my clothes still fit the same so it makes me think I'm mostly gaining in my belly.

With 25 or so extra pounds on me these days I definitely feel different.  I'm feeling great for the most part, but find myself out out breath much easier and with a sore back sometimes late at night or in the morning.  My feet are also sore sometimes if I've been walking a lot that day.  Sleeping is becoming a little more challenging, but I can't complain as I've heard of many women that can't sleep at all during the third trimester.  And, my newest thing is indigestion.  I've only had it a few times but have not enjoyed it at all.

I'm starting to feel Landry move a lot when I'm sitting still or at night and less active.  I have to say that I really love it because it reassures me that she's active and doing well after such little action in the past few months.

Michael was out of town last weekend for a boy's trip.  My Saturday was spent at an event called Big D's Big News Cupcake Wars.  I was one of six local journalists asked to participate to compete for $5,000 for our charity of choice (regardless, we would walk home with at least $1,000 for participating).  We were then asked to pick a partner and come up with a creative display idea that represents our charity.

I'm stating the short version of the story, but let's just say I got the final instructions ten days before the competition and was left scrambling to figure out a theme and partner while hosting a baby shower and house guests. On top of that, anything we came up with for the display would come out of our pocket, so it made things even more challenging.

The charity I chose was Make-A-Wish, which grants wishes for children facing serious medical conditions.  I first worked with the non-profit in college and really love their work.  I called them to help me find a partner in case there was a child that would love the experience.  I was lucky enough to learn about a little guy name Hayden who loves to cook.

We didn't win (the darn Texas history quiz, which accounted for a third of our score, hit us hard) but our wishing tree themed display was by far the most creative and spirited in the mix.  It had a lot of heart, and most importantly, made Hayden's day.  I really focused on making the assembly of our display fun for him and watching him work away on it and smile the entire time was worth every second of hard work I put into it's preparation.  (I'll post photos as soon as I get them.)

Afterwards, I had dinner with my friend Kim who was one of the judges and she told me that the panel really felt our display was the most creative and beautiful but because one team got the Texas history pre-competition quiz 100 percent right, that it was hard to declare anybody else a winner.  Oh, well!  Working with Hayden was the best prize of all.

On Sunday I had brunch with Ariana and then met Lindsey and her two-month old little Hadley for a late afternoon latte.  After such a crazy Friday prepping for Cupcake Wars and exhausting Saturday doing Cupcake Wars (did I mention I was in three inch platforms so I could reach the tallest branches to hang the wishing leaves?), it was nice to just relax and hang out with friends.

When I got home I spent some time getting Landry's gear and closets in line.  I purchased her car seat and fancy iBaby monitor (you can operate and watch her via the iPhone and iPad!) online and finally hung her newly washed clothes on her tiny hangers in her closet.  I also washed her sheets and changing pad covers so they're snuggly and fresh when she arrives.

31 weeks!

A lot has happened since my emergency room visit!  This weekend was my Dallas baby shower!

Courtney flew in Friday and we had some girl time before she whipped together the perfect baby shower with the help of her mom, who also flew in the for big day.  They created a pink wonderland at my house filled with yummy brunch bites, bubbly (including a non-alcoholic version for my eight pregnant friends at the party), and fun festivities including some pretty clever games.

For one game, Courtney walked around with a roll of toilet paper and told guests to tear off a piece without informing them why.  She then measured my belly with the roll and whoever tore off a piece closest to my measurement won.  It was no surprise that Morgan won as we spend every single day together.

My friends were overly generous gifting little Landry everything from a French bikini and headband (thanks, Jon!) to a Gucci onesie and Missoni stroller cover.  One of my very favorite gifts was a knitted ivory blanket that Michael's grandma (Leona Landry Dayries, the one Landry is named after) made for him when he was a baby.  I'm so thankful my sweet mother-in-law passed it down to Landry.  I plan to take her home from the hospital in it!  The day was truly perfect filled with great food, friends and excitement for the arrival of sweet Landry Grace.

My mom flew in for the party and we spent yesterday purchasing several items from my registry that I did not receive from my showers.  I raided Babies "R Us for a couple hours taking home bottles, pacifiers, a playpen, baby food processor, feeding serving ware, breast milk storage bags, diapers (geez, those things are expensive), wipes, baby clothes hangers, and the list goes on...  I was so lucky to have so many gift certificates that my $435 bill only cost me $14 after gift cards and a few coupons I'd been saving.

The store and craziness took a major toll on my energy (ok, it completely sucked the life out of me and sent me swooning for a lemon drop) so we went home and I kicked up my feet, poured a small glass of guilty pleasure chardonnay, picked up my new Architectural Digest, and sat outside on my newly vamped patio (it was 73 degrees out!) where I just vegged out for an hour.

When Michael came home we decided to hit Neiman's with my mom to check out the stroller I've been eyeing since nothing at Babies "R Us struck my fancy.  I ended up ordering the Bugaboo Chameleon to go with my groovy Missoni cover my friends Tracy and Jackie game me and it is set to arrive by Monday!  This stroller is such a silly purchase but I love it so much I finally just had to throw my typical thrifty side to the wind.  Afterwards we went to dinner at La Duni to bid my mom farewell (she left today).

So, now all I really need is a monitor (holding out for one about to hit the market via Apple) and car seat.  My friend Kim gave me three of her son's old toddler size car seats so I only need the infant one.  I'm so thankful for her sweet donation!

These days I'm feeling fantastic.  I've had a little indigestion at night here and there, but I have a good amount of energy and no sickness or major pains.  I'm not really nervous about anything yet, just really excited for Landry to get here although not quite ready with several items still on my pre-baby to-do list. I'm feeling her move more and more at night.  Sometimes, my stomach event jolts while watching TV from her hard kicks!

Tonight I'm going to organize her new loot in the nursery and start washing her newborn to three month clothes.  Michael is out of town tonight but when he's back I'm going to have him hang a cute mobile I got from my sister-in-law over the crib.  Once that is complete I will post a photo of the nursery.  It is so darn cute!  Everyone at the shower really loved it.

Tomorrow I plan to hit the gym for the first time in more than a month.  Hope I can make it through my workout!  Friday is my next doctor's appointment and I'll be sure to fill you in with any fun news.

Deja vu

Today I took a little fall in the backyard.  Morgan and I were carrying a rug (nothing too heavy) into my house for a guest room and my shoe (ok, boot heel) got caught in between our concrete slabs and I lost my footing and fell forward.

Luckily, I was well aware I was going to fall and was able to catch myself for the most part but I did fall forward and had some tummy impact.  Ironically, I just read this week in my book that it's really common for women to fall at this stage of pregnancy because of shift of weight, loosened ligaments, the equilibrium being off, etc. The book said that for the most part only a fall that would land me in the ER would be harmful to Landry so I wasn't too concerned for my graceful fall.

A couple hours went by and my doctor's nurse happened to call in regards to an ongoing insurance issue (insurance = big pain in the you-know-what).  I told her casually about my spill and she wasn't as laid back about it as me.  She wanted me to be safe and check into the labor and delivery ER to have Landry's heart rate checked and make sure I didn't have any contractions even though I didn't feel any pain.

I happened to take the call during a haircut (nothing major, just about three or so inches off for a fresh, clean cut to last me through delivery) while my hair was wet and only half way chopped.  P.S. -- Last time I was in his chair I got the jail call; I told Ryan his chair is doomed!  So, we agreed that I would go in a few hours later.

I went home and let out the electrician (had two chandeliers hung today!) and meet with a contractor about remodeling the back apartment's bathroom.  Then, Michael and I headed to the ER where we found out everything was perfect with Landry after an hour hooked up to heart rate monitors and answering a long list of questions.

Tonight we celebrated the good news with a late Thai dinner and I even indulged in a half glass of Sauvignon Blanc.  It's our last night alone for a while as Courtney arrives tomorrow and then my mom and her mom trickle in on Saturday to prep for the shower Sunday and stay through early next week.  Can't wait!

30 weeks!

I can't believe that headline.  30 weeks! Really?!  Where has the time gone?

I've been crazy busy the past two weeks catching up on Farrow & Cobb and getting the house pulled together for the baby shower this Sunday.  Courtney arrives Friday and we are going to spend a couple days together prepping for the party.

By the way, Courtney is pregnant!  I've been waiting to report the good news for weeks after she told friends and family.  But yes, my bestie is expecting mid July so the kiddos will be just a couple of months apart.  I'm so excited I can hardly see straight.

I'm happy (and very relieved) to report that I've made MAJOR progress on the home front over the past two weeks.  Landry's stenciling finally got done thanks to my wonderful painters that took over the task once I realized that me, a ladder, and hours of reaching three feet in the air wasn't going to happen.

Her crib sheet also arrived and looks just darling.  So much so I purchased a backup today for when I need to wash one.  What a lucky girl to sleep on Missoni every night!  Another exciting arrival: Landry's bassinet!  My grandma (Nanay) bought it for her and Michael assembled it this weekend and set it up in our master bedroom -- that's me standing in front of it in the picture above!

Other projects I've finally checked off the pre-Landry to-do list: get random artwork framed, hang said art throughout the house, buy master bedroom linens to finally make a big girl bed, paint master bedroom and bathroom, organize master closet, have guest room draperies made and hang them, accessorize guest room bookshelves... and the list goes on.  Needless to say, I've been running around like crazy lately.  Luckily, I've been burning off calories zipping around town since I haven't worked out since California.

My weight gain is right on track. I'm at about 22 or 23 pounds right now.  I'm really starting to feel Landry move at night as I'm getting bigger.  The other night Michael and I watched my belly twitch from her twirls and kicks!

I feel really good these days.  My energy is back (thank goodness, not sure how I would get so much done if not) and I'm not nauseous at all.  Fingers crossed I will feel this good up until March.

29 weeks!

Where is the time going? I can't believe another week has passed.  I literally feel like I just posted my 28 week photo.

Have to admit, with time flying by, I'm starting to feel a little panic about getting my long to-do list checked off before baby girl arrives.  I'm really ready to have her around (and my waistline back), but I have a lot to do beforehand.

To make matters a little worse, I've been under the weather the past few days and unable to do much other than trying to feel better (total bummer I can't take anything to clear me up).  I spent the day laying low besides grabbing lunch with Michael (crazy about Pappadeaux's Cobb salad these days) and organizing our walk-in closet.  I took an hour nap this afternoon and woke up with Phoebe curled up on my chest.  She's so in tune when I'm under the weather.

We just finished dinner (I made my famous baked salmon and roasted veggies) and getting ready to munch on some ice cream while devouring The Bachelor.  Woohoo!  So thrilled my favorite show is back!  It couldn't have better timing with me needing to relax and sit on my booty the next two months.

Other than suffering from a little head cold, I feel really good these days.  I am starting to get a little out of breath from light activity (like lifting light boxes in the closet today) and find that I need to take a seat and relax in the middle of the day if I've been on my feet for a while.

One thing that lifted my spirits today was a new pair of jeans (wearing them in the pic above) that fit like my pre-preggers styles.  When Paula and I were hanging out Saturday we were chatting about our Heidi Klum jeans and how mine were a tad big (they only had a size medium and I didn't have time to try them on) and hers were a tad small.  So we swapped them on Sunday and her size small fit me perfectly!  Finally, I can rest my taupe skinny jeans (and half dozen pairs of black leggings).

Tomorrow is the best gift of all, though.  I get to hear Landry's heartbeat at my doctor's appointment!  Afterwards, Morgan and I are finally getting back to work.  Excited to get back on track.

Happy New Year!

Good morning, 2012!  I had the perfect last day of 2011.  I met Ariana for lunch to catch up and celebrate her birthday.  It was a gorgeous sunny day and we ended up gabbing on the patio for two hours before hitting a few baby and maternity stores (she's having a boy, by the way!)

Michael and I had a low-key night with friends.  Paula and Todd invited us over to their beautiful home for homemade pizza (Todd makes a mean pesto-prosciutto pie) and bubbly -- Jon and his new beau stopped by, too (what a cute couple!).

We all just sat around, told stories, caught up about each other's Christmas plans and ate some really good food (Paula and I had plenty of preggo talk, too).  The boys had beer and vodka sips while Paula and I had water until the midnight toast.  It was the perfect night.

This morning I woke up and decided to visit that scary Excel spreadsheet I created a couple months back with pre-Landry to-do's.  Luckily, I was able to cross off a couple of chores but realized I needed a fitted crib sheet.  After a couple of misses on sites like Land of Nod (love that company), I scrolled through Target's site and was delighted (ok, downright doing the happy dance) that they had the Missoni zigzag sheet I wanted back in October but was sold out.

Needless to say, I ordered it immediately and it should be here by next week.  Woohoo!  Landry will look so cute in her crib when she's wearing the matching Missoni onesie I bought her!

Tomorrow marks 29 weeks, I can't believe I only have a couple months to go.  Paula has scheduled her C-section (because of having twins) for the end of March so the beans will all be just a week or two apart if I'm on schedule.

Thought it would be fun to keep a running preggers Q&A of the most frequent questions I get asked by friends/family.  I'll try to include one each week.  Here it goes...

CRAVINGS: None really.  However, I'm always in the mood for fruit (love bananas especially), salt, and ice cream.  Not together though!

MISS MOST: Lemon drops.  Hands down.

FAVORITE MATERNITY WEAR: Heidi Klum taupe skinny jeans. Wear them at least once a week.

YOU KNOW YOU'RE PREGNANT WHEN:  Courtney was in town for my birthday and we went to dinner at Tillman's.  I was showing, but was still in that weird I have a bump but can kind of still wear my normal clothes phase.  I decided to wear a roomy dress and my pre-pregnancy tights.  After a heavy meal of burgers, fries, ice cream brownie sundaes, etc. the itty bitty waistband became unbearably uncomfortable. So, I asked the waiter for a pair of scissors and proceeded to cut my $100 Ruffian tights (luckily, they were gifted to me by the designers) in the bathroom down the middle seam until I could breathe again. The trick worked and I still wear the tights weekly.

FAVORITE THING ABOUT BEING PREGNANT: Michael not having an excuse to complete his honey-do lists; dreaming about Landry's personality and features; buying her darling doll-size clothes; eating ice cream and not thinking twice about it...

WORST THING: Not being able to sleep on my back; nixing martinis and sushi...

WEEKS: 28 and six days.

WEIGHT GAIN: Dunno, but at least 20 pounds.  Will find out Tuesday at my next appointment.

DUE DATE: March 17th (Nana Pat's birthday!)