Grumpy Snickles

We had our taxes for 2009 done over the weekend. Both of us were hoping for a NICE big refund, partially becuase we both claim zero dependents and also because we took another (as usual) financial hit on our stupid rental property since we were one month without a renter, plus we spent several thousand dollars re-habing the property so it could be re-rented.

Turns out, we owe a small amount to the federal government and get a small amount back from the State of Colorado. Once we pay the tax preparation fees, we pretty much break even. Whoopity doo.

I'm bummed. Fricken taxes man.

We had our hospital tour Wednesday night at Exempla Good Samaritan and got our paperwork filled out for admission and started the birth certificate. The tour was good, their labor/delivery rooms are huge, and were nice. Although my plan of attack is to get in, and get OUT of the hospital as quickly as possible. I'm not a big fan of hospitals and I'd rather recover at home when possible in the comfort of my own house.

Today we have an apppointment to have our taxes done, and then are meeting with Jason and Julie for dinner. Looking forward to that (the dinner, not the tax appointment!).

I'm watching the kitten and George chase each other through the house and play. It's such a cute thing to see.

Today is a very exciting day. I paid off my car! I feel like...an adult!

Do you remember what you guessed way back in October on when Baby Montgomery would arrive?

Here's your chance to review your guess and provide a new one if you'd like to revise your original guess...

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I have had three different people ask me today if I was having twins (or in one case, triplets). Nope, I'm just as big as a house. One guy even asked ARE YOU SURE. Yep....pretty sure there is only one in there. My excess amniotic fluid is definately making me quite uncomfortable, and obviously as big as a house.

Yesterday I got an email from blogger saying that I needed to make some changes to my blog due to some FTP issues and what have you. All MUCH above my head. Long story short, I'm going to have to get a new template design. I have a new temporary one that is easy to use, but in the coming month Austin is going to migrate me over to a new blog template so stay tuned (and make sure you use your RSS feeds!).

In other news, I also want to start a new blog for friends and family to keep up to date with the going's on of Miss Molly Grace. I'm still trying to come up with a decent blog name.

One of our local news stations has been running a commercial to advertise the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. They visited the Canadian Consulate and want to know how to "sound" like a Canadian.

Depending on my mood, sometimes I find this ad annoying, and sometimes it just makes me homesick. Gotta love pregnancy hormones :)

Click on the link and let me know what YOU think.

Tonight we have our hospital tour and "pre-registration". Kinda curious to see a bit more of the hospital and get our paperwork filled out so that when I'm in the middle of labor and contractions I don't have to worry about filling out stupid paperwork and deal with insurance questions. I made the appointment several months ago, just after I hit 20 weeks and it seemed like SO far away. And now it's here. Craziness. Time really does fly. In a month (or less!) I should be holding my daughter in my arms. I'm anxious to meet her, and get to know her personality and mannerisms etc.

I'm also really curious to see what traits she will get from Austin, and what she will get from me. Being that I was adopted right at birth, it's interesting that people say "oh you look just like your dad" or "you are SO like your mom". Those are all learned traits. Just becuase one isn't blood related doesn't mean they don't learn things from their parents. But I am curious to see if our baby will have small stubby toes like me, or a big nose, or will have Austin's long eyelashes and patient personality.

In my desire to have everything organized and attempt to remain calm, cool and collected with the upcoming birth of our daughter, I created my "hospital bag" content list, complete with columns for already packed and still needs to be packed (for items that I use on a daily basis like my IPHONE and charging cable but don't want to forget). At first I thought it was a little much to create a list thinking what's the big deal, I'll remember all of this stuff but then as I started typing stuff up I realized that it is a good idea I've gone and done this becuase chances are once contractions start I won't remember a darn thing.

How am I am already here...35 weeks pregnant, with 35 days to go?

Sundays are the best when you have snuggling cats in the basket.



-- Post From My iPhone

I have been feeling a bit under the weather all week for some reason, just a head cold and the usual tiredness that comes along with being 34 weeks pregnant. But last night I started to really not feel great and went to bed early with a head cold that was making me pretty miserable (and grumpy too I might add). I woke up this morning and decided I wasn't going into work, and spent the next 5 hours sleeping longer than normal. I migrated down to the couch and then slept there for most of the afternoon too. Guess I needed some sleep. I feel better this evening, although I still have a head cold but it's better than it was last night and even earlier today. So I anticipate I'll be able to go back to work tomorrow! Thank goodness it's friday too!

My fur babies sleeping in the Baby's room. SOOOOOOOOOOOOO cute!

I went to the doctor again this morning. Everything looked great. I still have high amniotic fluid but it reduced a bit. She is head down and spine up and in the right position. She also is about a week ahead of schedule, and is starting to breathe in the amniotic fluid in preparation for life outside me which means she is ready to come out if need be. At this point they will not stop labor if it starts (normally they would until 36 weeks and give me medication to stop the labor). Her heart looked great and she was doing great apparently.

My next appointment is February 10th and we’ll talk about labor protocol and when to call them etc. I’m having contractions already, but usually only when I overdo it or get stressed and they aren’t regular. Doctor doesn’t think she will come in next 2 weeks.

I had my 2nd baby shower with co-workers yesterday and had a wonderful time. This was one of the favorite outfits that was received....look how cute the kitty is! The pants are even cuter, they have a paw print on the butt :)