33 weeks

I am sick for the first time since being pregnant and let me tell you it stinks! It started with a cough (that thankfully is now gone but I swear I have a bruised rib on my right side from it) and I now have a wicked cold. BOOOO I am going to rest up this weekend and be better asap. Daddy is being great and taking good care of me.
We had our 32 week check up and baby is still doing great. My belly grew another 1.5 inches in the last 2 weeks. Im waddling like a pro! The checks are pretty uneventful which is a good thing it means both of us are doing well.
I had my second yes second shower last weekend at grandma and grandpa Horwitz's house and it was wonderful! More amazing food, so many friends from all parts of my life and all over the map, and a memorable joyful day all around. I feel so loved.
The day before the shower I had a full beauty day. That will be the last one for a while so I totally spoiled myself with a facial brow fix hair cut and blow out. I can not even tell you how amazing it fells to have a good hair day! I didnt want to ever wash my hair again it looked so great!
Those that know me know i LOVE party games and there were a couple. Guests had to guess the circumference of my belly. OK OK I was 41 inches. Marcia and Jamie 2 of my dear office mates tied at that one.
The activity of the shower was for everyone to design a square of fabric and my lovely Auntie Kassie is going to hand make a quilt as a gift to baby m!! SO COOL!!!
For some reason I can only post 4 pics per blog entry so here is a short overview. Pics from top to bottom: This was one of many delish appetizers. Heart shaped puff pastry stuffed with carmelized onions! YUM. The beautiful caterer Danielle (who is also a recent mommy) did such an amazing job with all the food. No one noticed it was gluten free and vegetarian! (I am allergic to wheat and gluten while pregnant and veggie all the time)
You can check her out at paperpalate.com. Next is the hostess herself, second mom Nancy aka Grandma Horwitz. She made the day so fantastic.
Then we have my mom and I. she is so excited to meet baby m! And last but not least one of my best friends Melissa. She helped Nancy out so much before the shower and I really put her to work during the shower too! She was such a great sport. She is getting married on 1/9/10. That date rings a bell right? Of course it does, that is Baby m's due date! I was supposed to be a bridesmaid in her wedding but sadly had to bow out. We are really excited and happy for her.

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I know it's out of order.
This was when I was 29 weeks at Santa Monica beach --yes that's October in LA for you!
And a cute one of us.

Today we are 31 weeks pregnant!

Pedja and I just got off the phone with big brother Luka. Every time we talk he asks if my belly button has popped out yet. It has not :) and he checks how fast (or slow really) I am able to walk. When he was here this summer I was still suffering severe morning sickness so I was VERY SLOW when walking. Im feeling good now but waddling a bit slower the bigger I get.
He sounds excited that the baby is coming soon! Actually Luka will be moving in with us permanently the same week the baby is due to come. Instant family!
This week we continued with our birthing class and guess what? we are due January 9, another couple is due January 10, and another is due January 11! pretty neat. we discussed the pain of labor and birth, -(this type of pain is called transformational pain, just FYI,) and did some breathing work and meditation.
We also had our 30 week check up. I met with another midwife, Marie. Since at UCLA you deliver with whichever midwife is on call, they all try and meet with you during your pregnancy at least once. Im good! 2 for 2 I like them both! Baby M's heartbeat sounded good and my belly grew 3 inches in the last 2 weeks! Thats the most so far. Im so joyful it's all going well.
Last weekend was my first shower! It was such an incredible, wonderful day full of love and amazing food and FAB women! My brother Brad (who hosted everyone in his beautiful home) stayed and chefed it up for us all. It was such a treat -he is a bad ass cook!
Pictures top to bottom:
My mom's dear friend Sandi made a bunch of these adorable chocolate mommies all by hand for the party. She also made chocolate strollers in white, milk, and dark chocolates. The plate of chocolate strollers just happened to be at my 15 month old niece Charlotte's level and I think she ate like 7 of the white ones. Her first experience with white chocolate was a huge success!
The hostess with the mostest -Bridgit my lovely sister in law (brother Brad's wife and Charlotte's mom).
Next is the center piece of a table. CUTEST shoes ever and they were gifts to Baby M!! YAY!
One of the activities was to design a onesie for Baby M. These are a few on the clothesline.
The last photo was an irie baby 31 flavors mint chip ice cream cake that Bridgit designed. sooooo cute!

30 weeks

Last week (29 weeks really) was a big one for us.
First, we had our hospital tour at UCLA where I will be delivering. It is close by our house and well I mean, it's UCLA for crying out loud- what more do I have to say? It made my situation a bit more real if that makes any sense and I got a bit overwhelmed but it's all good and Im very excited!
Then Pedja and I started our 8 week birthing class in Venice. The first one went well and I am glad we are taking it. I havent done all of my homework though, yes we have homework! I brought some awesome fall muffins to share with the moms and dads- fresh cranberry, toasted hazelnut, and dried fig. Everyone ate one and enjoyed which made me feel good.
Last night we turned the clocks back, gosh I LOVE any extra sleep I can get!
Today is my first of 2 -yes 2!! baby showers given with love by my incredible sister in law Bridgit (if you were at our wedding she is the one that performed our ceremony) my Mom and Andrea. Im really looking forward to a wonderful day!
I know my awesome aunt Mary who came all the way from Minnesota by the way!!! is helping a great deal too, as well as my mom's friend Sandi who is making some cute pregnant lady chocolates for the occasion. I will be sure to get lots of pics to post!