Here is Monkey at 7 weeks!



Here is Monkey at 9 weeks!

This week Monkey grew his fingers and toes. Next week, there is a lot more in store for him!

Finding out...

The whole baby story begins on a rainy Thursday night. We had just gotten home from an amazing vacation in DC, where I was sure that I was coming down with a bug, but I wasn't going to let that ruin the vacation.

On Wednesday the time we landed in Boston, I was tired and grumpy and couldn't shake it for some reason. My "get a rental car at the airport" plan fell through which put me in a worse mood.

That Thursday, I returned back to work a tired woman. We picked up my rental car after work and I went to go pick up something for dinner at the food store. While I was there I picked up a test, just in case, but I honestly was not expecting a positive. When I got home I went into the bathroom and took it, and I watched one line appear.... and then another. I was giddy and I called to Mr. and told him. We must have spent the next half hour looking at the test, and hugging each other. It was October 14, 3 days before our one year anniversary.

The next day, I called my doctor after another positive test in the morning, and they didn't even need to see me. They congratulated me and we set up my first appointment. They estimated me about 6 weeks pregnant with a due date of June 9, 2011. We started talking about telling the parents around Thanksgiving.... but we wouldn't make it that far.

We were away for our anniversary when I realized that it was tough getting into my pants. I couldn't zipper them up any more. We had to go out and buy maternity pants. It was at that moment I realized my belly was not going to cooperate with the plan of waiting to tell everyone about the baby (who we affectionately refer to as the Monkey). We decided to tell them the next week.

It was so hard not to tell them... with my mom calling every day and stuff, but we made it to the day of. Everyone was really excited, and we spent the day glowing.

Up next: Our first doctor's appointment, ultrasound, and an eventful third month for my first trimester.

Name changes and exciting news

So I have been quiet because I didn't want to spill the beans... but Mr. and I are expecting our first child! So the blog has undergone a name change! Baby Nacho, lovingly referred to as Monkey, is due to arrive in June 2011! Aside from the all day sickness, back aches and exaustion, I am feeling great. More on these developments later!

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Almost a year?

Today marks eleven months since we tied the knot, and I am still in disbelief!

My husband is awesome. I am lucky. Just Sayin'.


Also, a very Happy Anniversary to Murphorelli, who were married last September 19th. We love you guys! Enjoy!

Happiness is...

A lazy moment with my godson,

A movie date night that reminds you how made for each other you really are,

A day spent in the company of good friends and family,

A four plus hour Rock Band Session just because we can,

A 6 hour gaming session where your character was so incredibly awesome,

A great weekend that leaves you begging for more.

Happiness is a warm muffin.

You know what...

Not sad that this week is ending. Not at all.

I have been fighting a staff infection this week that has had me at the ER Monday night, Tuesday night and this afternoon. It is quite painful and my right arm is about as useful as a T-Rex's and has about the same reach right now. It is super uncomfortable. I am typing with one hand.

I have been promised Kick-ass Cupcakes, and that better be a deliverable promise. Because 1) today is Friday and the s'mores cupcakes are available and 2) Mr and I deserve a cupcake.

Seriously. And tomorrow I will have fried oreo's at the Acton Fair without guilt.

Wow.

I can't believe how great vacation was. But it began with a great piece of news. Remember when I said "Vote for me"? People actually listened....and I won!

What does this mean? Well, I earn the title ENnies Judge for 2011. I get to read and review the latest and greatest in the gaming industry. And most of all, along with my fellow judges, we will decide on the nominees for next years awards. So excited!!!!

It also means a lot more gaming talk. But do not fret my non-gaming friends, I have syphoned the gaming chatter to a separate blog.

I am happy to introduce The Lore Mistress Chronicles : my one stop shop for a look into my ENnies year, chatter about gaming and reviews of the products that I play test, read or purchase.

So if you are interested.... follow me over there, and if you are interested in everything else...stay over here. Or both!