And Counting

I took this photo on April 1st for two reasons - 1) My due date was in April and this was sort of the start of the real countdown, the I could go into labor at any minute countdown and 2) Because several people kept saying I was going to go into labor on April 1st, which didn't happen.

However, I did not expect to be admitted to the hospital on April 2nd and have my baby on April 4th.

I think I should also say here that this is the point where things changed as far as the project goes. Photos for April will be sparse because I can't really remember a good part of the month because there for a while all the days sort of just ran together. But I will post the images I remembered to take and things will get more on track. I know that's bending the rules of the project but sometimes you just gotta bend to keep from breaking.

Oh and sorry for the poor quality of the shot. It is as it was taken because I haven't had time to do any processing to it and the shot wasn't a very good one to begin with.

Can I Make It?

This is the start of a knitted baby hat. I thought I had time to knit this up before I went into labor, after all I had two weeks and two weekends before the big day. Only things didn't happen as planed and the hat didn't get finished in time... and still isn't finished. I will finish it however... one day.

Something Different

After months of drinking water and pretty much nothing else, I was dying for something a little different. So while I was shopping one day I happened to see those instant coffee mixes and the word "Decaffeinated" jumped out at me. So I was reeled in and had to buy it. It was a very nice change of pace.

Forgotten Favorite

Notice any trends developing in my photos? As I approached the end of my pregnancy, I focused a lot more on food. This is one of a forgotten favorite. I can't believe my hubby remembered I loved peanut butter and marshmallows. But he did and he bought me some as a special treat. He's so good.

I took a few shots of the marshmallow goodness and liked this one the best because of how the marshmallows become more clear as you move from front to back.

Evening Snack

This shot is of one of my evening snacks while pregnant. It was a yummy delicious ice cream cone. Hey, it had milk, protein (see those nuts) and grain. OK, so maybe not a lot of grain but there had to be some in the cone.

Back To Business

This day I was working from home and doing all the things I needed to do for work and for my maternity leave. It was a crazy busy day. It also just so happened I had my camera right there so I pulled it out and snapped some photos of my desk. I decided against the photo I was going to post because it had some personal information exposed. But this one isn't too bad itself.

Ribbed

A shot of some ribbon from a candy dish that was sent home with me from my family baby shower. I like the way you can see the detail of the ribbon in this shot.

It's A Girl!

This shot kind of speaks for itself. But I do love the isolation of the candy.

Not Just For Scale

This is my 36 week pregnant belly beside a balloon. My niece held it up against my tummy at my family baby shower. I had to the picture. I actually love this photo and not just because it's a good for scale photo of my belly.

On The Road Again

This was the sight of traffic as me and the dh headed to one of labor classes. Traffic was really thick that day.

Home Stretch

This is a shot of the baby blanket in the home stretch of completion. Good thing too since the little one came two weeks early, two days after the blanket was done.

Waiting

Day 62; Project 365

Spent some time in the nursery (What else is new, right?!) and took a few shots of the progress being made there and this one came out pretty good. I received this pink puppy from a friend, and I think the contrast between it and the brown is really cool.

I know I've been spending a lot of time in the nursery and will have more photos to post, the good news is we're almost there!

Hanging Around

Day 61; Project 365

I was snapping some photos of the nursery, you know trying to document the process and all the progress we've made there, when I took this one. It's part of the mobile and I think it's just adorable.

Seeing the room finally start to come together gives me a sense of accomplishment and relieves a level of stress that I'd been carrying around. I wouldn't be surprised if a few more nursery pictures didn't make the photo of the day. Like I said, I've been documenting the transformation. It's been fun, as well as very time consuming. So a lot of days lately I take a lot of photos of the nursery.

Top of the World

Day 59; Project 365

Or at least top of the diaper cake! I love this photo because I love the diaper cake. My sister-in-law made this cake for me. It's just adorable. The bear on top just makes this for me.

Cotton Candy

Day 58; Project 365

OK, so this isn't really cotton candy. But the colors sort of remind me of cotton candy. I bought this yarn a few weeks ago to do another knitting project, another burp cloth to tell the truth, and it's just been sitting on my desk. I haven't had the time to start another project. Especially since I have to finish the blanket.

But after admiring the colors for awhile and not moving forward with starting that project, I decided I'd try to capture the image and colors that I see when I look at the yarn. I will eventually get around to the knitting, but for now I'll take comfort in the knowledge the yarn has been used for some good.

Our Place

Day 57; Project 365

I've always liked Chili's. But since I've been pregnant there's just no beating Chili's salsa. It is divine. I wouldn't say that I've craved any specific food. Nothing stands out as anything I have to have, or want, over and over. However, if you've never had Chili's salsa you should try it.

Hubby and I have started a sort of routine. After our baby classes we stop at Chili's for a late dinner. And as you might can guess, it always starts off with some of their chips and salsa.

Editing to add: For some reason the image looks a bit fuzzy here on the blog. I can't figure it out because it's not fuzzy anywhere else.

Sweet Pea

Day 44; Project 365

Day 44 was a good day, but again a very busy day. I was only able to take a few shots. The best one was of the cake at my baby shower from work. The theme of the party of Sweet Pea since that's what everyone calls my little one to be. And yes, there is as much icing on that cake as it looks like there is and it was very delish.

When You Gotta Go

Day 43; Project 365

Well, I've fallen behind in getting the photos uploaded onto the computer again. So I have a few days catch up. So here goes catch up post #1.

Day 43 was a very busy day, and I only got one photo in. This one seemed to be the best choice for the day since I spend a good amount of time in the ladies room most days. One of the side effects of pregnancy.

Our Labor and Delivery classes started on Day 43 so this photo was taken in the L&D wing of the hospital I'll be delivering at in about 8 weeks.

Fare Thee Well

Day 42; Project 365

This wasn't the shot I thought about posting for today, but my hubby said this shot was the better shot. So I went with it. Since I really have to try to watch what I'm eating these last weeks of pregnancy I'll be saying farewell to the cookies for a little while. Well, at least cutting way back on the amount I consume.

Spotlight

Day 38; Project 365

I walked around this day took a few photos here and there and then stumbled up on this sight. The sun was streaming through the window perfectly to spotlight the tiny baby socks I'd bought at the store earlier in the day. So I grabbed the camera and took the photo.

I don't know about you, but I think sometimes the unexpected is pretty darn cool.