A Day In the Life of a 9 Month Pregnant Mama!
Posted by January Harshe on May 14, 2009
I had a day where I felt pregnant in every sense of the word! I am completely nesting. I have never had such an urge to reorganize and de-clutter. Seriously, ask my husband. He is so graciously staying out of my way except when I ask for help, which he complies to my demands without question. Smart man!
In all seriousness though, I have moved furniture, thrown out bags of papers and junk, bought tons of bins and am making everything look neat, tidy and as chic as possible (on a student budget, with 3 small children in a 900 sq ft. apartment).
I had a friend over today and we gabbed while she helped me organize the clutter all over what used to be my dining room floor. I also tried to relieve some of her fears concerning my unassisted pregnancy, but don’t think I succeeded. That’s OK, like I told her, they are her fears and not mine. (Love you Becky!)
I cuddled on my kids, but by late this afternoon wanted a break. It was a “no go” as my hubby fell asleep on the couch (darn those Part IV National Boards). So, I loaded up the kids and went to Target for more bins. I felt I was going to go crazy if I didn’t buy them today so I can finish organizing.
This evening I started having some mad cravings for Lebanese food. My family is Lebanese (OK, my great grandfather came over on the boat, so I have some Lebanese mixed with who knows what else). I LOVE Lebanese food though. My mom made it for the holidays when I was growing up and my grandmother pays a Lebanese woman to cook it for the holidays now. I don’t have access to that, so Whole Foods had to work.
I went to Whole Foods all. by. myself. It was wicked! I don’t get out enough! I went straight for the dolmas and started eating them right away (hey, they are already weighed and priced). I grazed through the store, after grabbing 5 containers of dolmas, for other food as well. I bought some of the yummiest food. Here is a plate of my (second rate, but worth it) Lebanese food. Dolmas (stuffed grape leaves), hummus, yogurt, pita and an olive tepenade!
I just had that ‘glow’ about me tonight. It felt refreshing to get out, take care of ME and buy food I was craving. I was giving off great energy and receiving it in return. One lady walked by me and said, “You look beautiful!” It was touching. I was waddling around, proudly sticking my belly out and enjoying each moment!
I will leave you pregnancy and birth junkies with a 36 and 1/2 week belly pic. Yes, I am huge and no there are not twins in there! You can also see the mid stages of my organizing in the background!
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Brandon Harshe said,
I think the photographer did an AMAZING job with that picture. Who was he?
Mani said,
You do have the ‘glow’! But then, I always thought you were one of the most lovely pregnant women I’d ever seen. Pregnancy suits you.
January said,
Brandon…the photographer was hot!
Mani, thank you so much for leaving a comment and a sweet compliment. It really means a lot to me! Wish you could be here for this one!
Jennifer said,
You do look beautiful January!!! I cant wait to find out if you will be blessed with a boy or a girl this time around!!! How fun!!!
Lebanese food is very similar to Greek food..which is one of my faves!!!! I miss it since we don’t live in Phoenix anymore.
henny said,
the food looks great!! and you don’t look huge – you looks 36.5 weeks pregnant to me! (I was there just a couple of weeks ago – I remember how it is!)
I get really nesty too. but not just during pregnancy – all winter long I get nesty haha. We just moved out of a 850SF apartment that we lived in for 5 yrs. this 1300SF townhouse we have seems like a mansion now!!
Carrie said,
You are adorable, January!
January said,
Jen, I can’t wait to find out either!!!
Henny, I remember you being there too!
Now, I am here. It’s going so fast! The nesting has actually been really intense! I had a friend over today (love you Tiana) and she asked, “Did you ‘nest’ like this with your other ones?!!!” I answered with a resounding “NO!” I’m so glad you were able to move into a bigger place.
Carrie, so are you! Thank you for being so supportive. It is so wonderful!
Tiana said,
So yes you are a hottie tottie!
Sarah said,
You look so healthy January- Yay!
Trish said,
As always, you look beautiful.
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