Life of BB

  Oh yes it's that time of the year again. One we were celebrate by eating, drinking and being merry. Oh and we give presents and decorate and drink hot cocoa !!! Sense how much I love Christmas time? Normally Mr. B and I put up two and half tree. Yes a half, because we have a small Nightmare before Christmas Tree we put up too. But this year this is the  only tree that will be up because of the anticipation of our babe's arrival. (Babies have a lot of items and we need room). We picked the white tree only to be set up this year because of it's location, next year it's back to business as usual. And well, with Christmas time comes Christmas cards. I wasn't even going to do this at all this year but I figured it was my last time to make a card. Next year I think we will put the babe's gorgeous face on it, like most proud parents do ! As always a select few gets them. I don't think these 18 people realize just how darn lucky they are !!!!   Not

We are so truly blessed. Our shower was in October. My family arranged and coordinated it all for us. When Mr. B and I were married I was very hands on with my bridal shower, this time I glady took a back seat. I am so glad I did so, the shower was perfect. Here are some pictures from our awesome day. Here are our invites and thank you cards. Are they cute or what?  My camera doesn't capture the true gray they are but you get the idea.     How cute is the back of the thank yous?   Some of the gifts ! And more ! Yes you guessed it more ! I generally don't like pictures of myself but this one was the only safe one to post ! I am so happy here ! And I have tons and tons of clothes on my lap for our little babe. Can you imagine? His closet it full !!! Ah the infamous shower hat made by one of my besties. She's a good sport. Came all the way from Brooklyn too ! Love her !  Crazy face right ! LOL                                              

  I knew that I didn't want the traditional changing table nor did I want things to really match perfectly together in his room. At first, I had a french provincial style in my head, but once we found out it was a boy, I felt it was just way too girly. We have a great thrift store by our home, with amazing furniture. Earlier on in my pregnancy my mom and I stopped there while Mr. B went to the gym. Luckily, Mr. B and his truck were down the road from the thrift store when we found this gem. There was even a sale going on and the final price was $40.00 ! Can you believe it? This thing is solid.   Now of course I wanted to take on the task of refinishing it but we do not have a basement or garage and I knew that it may not be the best idea seeing I was pregnant and all. Ya know, fumes etc. So my father in law happily took on the task. I have to say I kid with him that he's a perfectionist, but wow, this was totally impressive. Here is the "new"dresser in all it&

What a two week span this has been. Clearly, it's been longer since I've last updated the blog. Long Island, NY and NJ were pummeled with Sandy's nasty presence. She left us wounded but certainly not broken for long. We will rebuild and once again be stronger than ever. I was blessed to fair well, the only things we lost was power. Power is something we can deal with when others lost it all. If you haven't seen, here are some of the pictures that show just what happened here.       Breezy Point Queens Fire Island, Long Island Staten Island, New York New York Subways Our ever so famous gas lines It's been stressful, it's been hard. I am 8 1/2 months pregnant and I have been more stressed than I needed to be over what would/could happen to our home, loved ones and if and when we'd get power again. The gas shortage has me edgy too but it will pass. All things pass. And you become better, stronger and more prepared. Our little ba

I've been struggling with writing postings as of late. Mainly because I don't really know what direction to take my blog in. Truth be told, I am me. I write about my life and what is going on in it at the moment. And well, right now, it's me being preggers. I kind of want to take some time and let you know some of my truths that maybe no one will tell you or maybe you won't ever feel. (especially if you are man, you will definitely never feel these things lol)  Being preggers is hard work. No joke. We all know how our body changes, sure of course, but how about the ups, downs, pains, aches, and weird things that go on? It's kind of a roller coaster ride. The first few weeks, I felt fine. Then "morning sickness" kicks in. This term must have been made up from a man, because it's certainly not just for the mornings!  Then there was low progesterone levels that were treated with meds, these were up messy and just added to my nausea. Do the best you ca

Lots of thoughts and selections going on right now. Here are some that are to be purchased for our babe's room.   In other news the weather in NY is amazing right now and there are now pumpkin spice coffees & lattes popping up all over. Yum ! I can smell Fall. FINALLY !!!   

but my friends in blogland may not... We found out on my birthday (July 11th) and "boy" are we stoked ! This is the very image that I spread the word with via text to my family. (courtesy of google images) We have been planning a lot and now that it's getting closer to do the things we planned, I am of course, getting overwhelmed. Who knew a little baby could need so many different things !  So much to figure out, plan for and most of all, look forward to seeing. I can not wait to meet a our little guy and see what he looks like. My hope is he has curly hair, big eyes (like mom and dad) and a little cleft in his chin, just like his mom and dad... Of course my wish is for him to be healthy and as it stands now, I thank God at 24 1/2 weeks, he is all good. It's a pretty exciting and nerve wracking journey. But all in all, I know once he arrives, life is going to be nothing short of fantastic.

Before I became pregnant I had many visions for our baby's future room. I made this posting quite some time ago with inspiration pictures. Fast forward until now and there is not one thing in this posting that we are going with anymore. But it's fun to see and share ! This link shows you one of my inspirations from another person's blog. Very beautiful but not quite us anymore.  http://thepaintedhive.blogspot.com/2011/10/nursery-reveal.html I was so sure this would have been our mobile. Yea, not so much anymore. Even though I will be going with a very non traditional one, this is definitely not it.   At the time I didn't know what sex our child would be, but if it was a boy I loved the look of plaids and huntsman. Yep, again, now not so much !   Then it came down to the changing table. I knew all along I did not want a traditional one at all (same as now) but these styles are not where we are heading anymore either !   More old inspiration below.

I've been quite nervous through out this entire journey and at first, I asked my family not to buy anything. But after many months, I became a lot better with it.  Here are some of the awesome things we have gotten from our families. Booties made from a friend of my father in law. We've never met this person but so so nice of her to do. Books from my sister. Super funny too. Our first official gift from my sister in law. She bought this on her cruise that she was on when she heard the news. From my sister in law and brother in law. That's our babe right there =) These are from my in laws. So cute.They are bath mittens and towels The first set of onesies from my mom. So cute. We are so happy that our families are so loving and generous to us. My oldest sister sent me a beautiful arrangement of flowers too.  I was pretty sick when she sent them and sadly I never photographed them. They were a beautiful surprise to come home to one