Sunday, October 26, 2008

PSU Week 9, Pregnancy: Week 36



NINE and 0 BABY!!!! What a game PSU had last night vs. Ohio State! I was a bit nervous that all the excitement might send me into labor, but I made it! I think the Creamery Ice Cream definitely helped! (We served Bittersweet Mint and Peachy Paterno for Member Appreciation Day! I had a bowl and a half!) 

This is the most exciting football season since the 1994/95 Rose Bowl (My first journey to California!) I'm so excited that LJ will be born during such a memorable year! 

We skipped a week of photos. I've been feeling more and more exhausted as time goes on. Last week, we ran some errands and went to a Farmer's Market before the game. I was just plain too tired to think about pictures. 

We're now having weekly appointments with Dr. Grouse. We saw her on Friday. At that point, I was 50% effaced and about 1cm dilated. Which means absolutely nothing. She said, "I don't think you're having this baby any time soon," which is really okay with me. Besides being more tired, I feel fine. I still cannot really complain, so it's fine with me if he wants to stay put a few more weeks. 

She pointed out an interesting statistic. While he's in the 56th percentile for size and weight, his head alone is in the 73rd percentile! Yep... Steve's head alright! I'm teasing. Could easily be mine too. We knew from the start we were doomed to have a gigantic headed baby. What are the odds of two big headed people producing a small headed child? 

We got a new camcorder on Friday from my mom and dad. Spent some time today learning how to use it so we'll be all set for the big day. It's so teeny tiny. Very cool! We got all of LJ's gear put together...swing, bouncy seat, stroller, pack & play, etc. We'd been feeling pretty good about fitting in our small house. Until now! Man oh man that stuff is big! Our living room looks like a play yard. But what are you going to do? Might as well get use to it. For now! 

This week is a PSU buy weekend. (Good timing for the baby to come?) We're not sure what we'll do without Penn State football. (Yeah right! I'm thinking a nice trip to the spa and a pregnancy massage and facial!) 

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Holly Staszel Berecz is a freelance journalist and PR professional noted for her experience in the kitchen and bath industry. She is a regular contributor to Kitchen + Bath Business Magazine and author of a monthly “High Tech Home” column appearing in SoCal, Twin Cities and Denver Spaces magazines. She has executed successful promotional campaigns and projects for companies including Snaidero USA, SieMatic, Blanco America, Avonite Surfaces, Eos Surfaces, and numerous kitchen and bath showrooms and interior designers across the U.S. Contributions to other publications include Wood Digest, WoodIQ.com and Bath & Kitchen Design Ideas, the official publication of the Bath & Kitchen Buying Group. A dedicated Penn State alum and fan, Holly resides in Cedar Rapids, Iowa with her husband Steve and their two children. She enjoys yoga, photography and recognizing design that makes her smile.

Holly & Steve

Holly & Steve
The Alamo January 2008

Holly & Steve Christmas 2007

Holly & Steve Christmas 2007
At the Fashion Island Christmas tree.

Holly, Steve & the Nittany Lion

Holly, Steve & the Nittany Lion
The Alamo Bowl January 2008

Breckin Henry Vilella

Breckin Henry Vilella
Easter Sunday 2008

Napa Valley

Napa Valley
A beautiful mustard field in Napa Valley reminds us that Spring has sprung.

We Want the Lion!

We Want the Lion!
Holly, Steve & Baby with the Nittany Lion

Old Main

Old Main

Breckin and Unkie Steve

Breckin and Unkie Steve

Family Vacation

Family Vacation
Sunset Beach, NC

Turtle Time

Turtle Time

Breckin on the beach

Breckin on the beach

Holly & Steve

Holly & Steve

Holly & Steve

Holly & Steve