Week 29

I made it to the third trimester!!! (ok, so it was a few weeks ago...I've been busy, give me a break!!!)

The joys of pregnancy are starting to really show there face... the swelling, the constant peeing, uncontrollable heartburn, the not sleeping and the need for constant resting... I think Ron asks me at least 10 times a day either: are you ok or what's wrong... My usual response: Just pregnant!!!

Yesterday we had a nice day and met up with the Ciaccio's at the farmer's market (Dita knows all the good stands to hit) Ulla really wanted us to bring Lefty, but it had rained all morning and I did not want to deal with a muddy dog! (maybe next time!) We got a lot of great fresh fruit and shared a fresh peach crepe (oh so yummy, will be back for that)

After the farmer's market, we walked over the zoo and had a nice time walking around... with only one minor incident... we found a spot on a bench to sit and watch the monkeys play and swing when I felt a drop, didn't think much of it as it rained a lot that morning... at least until I went to wipe it away, yeah that's right, I got pooped on!!!! Luckily the washroom was right there and I was able to rinse it all out...

Went to my last 4 week appt last week, I'm now going for check ups every 2 weeks!!! Hope this helps the last few weeks fly by...(Less than 75 days and counting!)

Things to do: register for a class/infant cpr and pre-register at the hospital

Showers are set... Aug 2 in Chicago and Aug 24 in Bloomington

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!!

We made the long trek down to the lake of the ozarks for the forth and had a great time!

The drive there was easy... We left Tues after work and stayed at mom and dad's. They were wonderful and volunteered to bring Lefty down so we could pick up Grandma, after we took a short tour of St. Louis. I was surprised how easy the drive was, only had to stop a few times and usually we were able to coordinate them with gas stops.

The Hermes' were gracious enough to allow us to stay at there house...Thanks!!! And Mike was wonderful and came to pick us up so we had a chance to hang out at some lake side bar with Cindi and the girls before they headed pack to Bloomington.

Cheryl was down at the lake as well, so Grandma stayed with her. We were able to meet up with them for breakfast a few times and watched the fireworks on the lake.

As usual, Ron had fun with the camera...
http://picasaweb.google.com/ron.swan/July4th2008?authkey=NO0308jNN7s

We also had fun testing out the video camera again... if he puts together another video, I'll add that as well.

The ride to St. Louis was easy and we stayed the night with Grandma... Love her new apartment. The rest of the drive to Chicago, wasn't as fun... Ron was great and stopped VERY frequently for me... Thanks honey!!!!

On the baby front, Suzie, Ron and Mom were lucky enough to catch the little girl in full movement mode... She wouldn't cooperate for anyone else though!

Relay for Life

Another trip to Bloomington and time spent with family...

Rhianna's Banana's and Friend's Fighting Cancer did a great job raising money for a very good cause.

Cheryl, Donna, Grandma and Brendan all made if for the surviors dinner (which they shared with me!!!) and for the survior lap. Ron put together a video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zr0RbP0lzLg&feature=email

Another Feit Wedding

We attended the beautiful wedding of Andrea and Josh over the weekend. The ceremony was beautiful, the food was delicious and Ron enjoyed his beverages!!

We had some fun with the camera:
http://picasaweb.google.com/ron.swan/AndreaSWedding

Carrie and I had fun comparing belly sizes... The race is on to see who will go first and if either of us will end up going on Grandma Great's birthday!

Week 26

I'm pathetic!!!

This week Ron met up with some of the old IBMer's for a Sox game... Yay house to myself!!! Lefty and I had a nice time making dinner and just hanging out watching T.V. I was tired so decided it was time to head to bed... turned off the lights, made sure the doors were locked... looked up and noticed: The sun was still up!!! It was just after 8:30 and I was ready for bed!!! Sad, very sad!!! Yes, I am pathetic as I proceeded to go to bed!

This weekend we are heading to Bloomington for Andrea's Wedding... another infamous Feit Family gathering, should be a good time...

Oh yeah.... Look who caught the bouquet at our wedding... I believe that would be Ms. Andrea!!

Next weekend: Relay for Life!!! Time to donate (you know who you are!!!)

http://relay.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RelayForLifeIllinoisDivision?fr_id=7566&pg=entry&JServSessionIdr009=wqmfdv04m3.app315a

For Cheryl's Team: Friends Fighting Cancer

For Rhianna's Team: Rhianna's Bananas

Happy Father's Day!!!

Cheryl made it to Chicago!!! It was great to see her!

She gave her approval of the nursery and my paintings (plus may make her own for us to hang in the room... go Grandma!!!)

Baby Swan also received her first baby gift:

Thanks Cheryl, Donna & G-ma Betty!

We then spent the afternoon up at doggie beach. Lefty had a great time:

Julie the Artist!!!

Cheryl is coming to visit to see the nursery, so Ron wanted to put the finishing touches on the room... It was then that I informed him of my plan:

To make some abstract art... to which he suggested calling Jim (he painted the wine bottle/glasses pic above wine fridge) for studio time (ha ha funny boy!!)

So I got busy painting.... Check out my work:

Watch Me Grow

Getting ready for water aerobics (no make up, so cut head off!!):

Took the glucose test... not too bad, luckily it was served very cold! Taste like flat orange soda, just like everyone said it would... Results take a few days and no news is good news.

Everything is measure right on target..

Dad In Training...

The Hogenson's were up from St. Louis for a wedding this weekend and they were able to squeeze time in to meet up for brunch and in the midst of their exodus to the burbs, the Mecum's came too!!!

We had a great time catching up and Ron got in a little baby practice time with Alex:

After breakfast we went to Printers Row Book Fest with Andrew and Alex then met up with the Zajac's... Luckily we made it back to the car before the rain hit...

Baby girl will either be a gymnast or tap dancer or soccer player by the amount of moving around she is doing!!!

Glucose test coming soon!!

Week 23... May Fest

Ron and I made our way up to May Fest this weekend for some German beer and brats with German potato salad (yum!!), unfortunately no beer for me, but think Ron had enough for both of us {j/k :-)} It was great to spend some time with the Zajaks and Jim.

Overall it was a great time, till I wanted to sit down... The boys were wonderful and made there way back to the tent. I asked one table if an empty chair was taken, thought I heard him say "take it" but he said "it's taken..." Fine don't give a chair that is only holding air to a pregnant lady (by the way NO ONE ever sat in the chair during the time I needed to rest...) However there was a wonderful woman waiting for her husband who gave me her chair!!! After a few beers (for the boys) I decided it was time to head home and get dinner, so as the boys were finishing up and elderly couple approaches looking for a seat, especial for the husband who looks like he could fall over any minute... Again, NO ONE would give up there chair!! Ron attempted to take what looked like a vacant chair and was reprimanded by the father of 2 (who yelled out "THAT'S MY CHAIR" Unbelievable... so the pregnant lady (me) gave him a chair... I just could not believe how un-respectful these people were, granted I'm not huge and completely obviously pregnant,but wow major eye opener