Friday the 13th!

It's friday the 13th...and while everyone is staying indoors and having their superstitions about his day, I am at work and loving the fact that it is FRIDAY!

Why is today such a good day:

1. Woke up late...but okay because got to work on time. Bonus for me:)

2. Had a great conversation with my brother early this morning. I mean EARLY. It was 8:30 people! Anyone that knows Corey will understand how this is amazing. We love you.

3. Got two 33.8 ounces of BIOLAGE shampoo and conditioner for 29.00 at ULTA when they are usually 30.00 a piece. Also recieved a free Ulta nailpolish with a coupon I have. BONUS!

4. Ordered my first thing for Riley's room. It is from Pottery Barn for Kids. I can not wait to get it.

5. Lots of baby movement today. She must love the Wendy's I ate for lunch today....I know I did.

I would say Shannon 5, Friday the 13th 0

Weekend Plans:

grocery shopping

clothes shopping. I love gift cards:)

Sam's club (for whatever kind of shopping I want)

Dinner with friends

Church

Baby furniture

POOL!

Sign me up!

Happy Friday Ya'll

Shannon

24 Weeks!

Look out for the bump attack....here we go!

24 weeks and feeling good. This week seems to have gone by slow, especially since I am counting down the days (Literally I have 112 days to go)

Size of Baby: Riley is now the size of a cantalope. Yup...we are still in the fruit section but she is growing up way too fast.

Total Weight Gain: I would say around 12 pounds. Last wednesday it was 10 pounds. I have a doc app on Thursday so I will know more specifics.

Cravings: still just Milk. I liked milk before though so I am not sure. All I know is that I eat all the time. I now have to eat every hour or so. Good thing I stocked up on healthy snacks:)

Sleep: Sleep is great. I love sleep. I bought a body pillow the last time I was at Costco and that thing has saved my life. I sleep about 10 hours a night. I am still so tired during the day though.

Best Moment of the Week: Cleaned out the nursery and everything is ready for the furniture to arrive. I can't wait to start posting nursery pics on my nursery page. I think I might pass out when I have a crib in my house. Am I dreaming?

Worst Moment of the Week: HEAT! Ok, I love the summer and I love the heat but come on. I can not even go outside. This is the first summer in history that I just want to fly by. I can not wait for FALL.

Things I miss: coffee. spinning. exercise. going outside. energy.
The think I miss the most is my beloved coffee every morning...and afternoon, and whenever I wanted. I love caffeine but have decided to give it up 100% while pregnant. I know you can have limited caffeine and it will not hurt your baby but I just don't want to.

Cheers to another week!  You go baby Riley. Mama loves you:)

Shannon

Happy Friday!

I think you can see how happy I am that today is Friday! It actually feels like Tuesday so it is an extra BONUS. Sort of like a short cut to the weekend. The plans we have this weekend include...movies and air conditioning. I know, we live an exciting life these days. I guess we are just gearing up for parenthood. OK WITH ME:)

It is extremely HOT outside. 106 her in Indiana already for this lovely friday. I am feeling good but really tired and congested. I am not sure if I have a cold or they whole pregnant mucas thing has caught up with me at 23 weeks. I didn't sleep last night, Riley was up moving around all night. That actually makes me happy so I am in a good mood today.

Friday Fact:  4 more weeks until my baby shower in Cleveland. I can not wait for the excitment and to see everyone that I miss so much!

What do you love about Fridays?

Happy Friday!

Shannon

It's Okay Thursdays

So I totally stole this from Brunch with Amber's blog but it is cute I had too. Every Thursday I am going to write my "It's Okays" and feel great about my shortcummings:)

It's Okay

... to hit snooze on your alarm 5 times before getting up

... to go to bed at 9:00pm on Fourth of July

... that I love going to the grocery store more then the mall these days

... that I have 3 books going at the same time and can not finish any of them

... to check your facebook before you check your work email daily

... that my favorite dinner these days is cereal and milk

... I love to watch the Kardashian and Mrs. Eastwood and Company more than CNN

... that I am really starting to feel at home here in Indiana and can not wait for the next 4 months to go by!

Tomorrow is FRIDAY!!! I love short weeks and can not wait for the weekend. Not that I have any real plans besides spin class. BUT it's OKAY that Spin Class is the highlight of my weekend......just relaxing:)

Shannon

23 Weeks!

Holy Guacamole...I am 23 weeks pregnant and loving every minute of it. I am still nervous every day that are little girl is growing strong and being all she can be in my belly. I think once she is here then the worrying will stop....YEA RIGHT! I think my worry free life is over as we know it.

Look at this belly

This looks like a healthy baby girl to me....

How far along: 23 weeks exactly! 119 more days to go.

Baby Size: She is 1 pound (roughly) and the size of a papaya. Even though I have never actually seen a papaya...from the looks of it she is bigger then a lemon.  Each week is different fruit, it cracks me up.

Gender: Baby Girl all the way. I hope I can keep up with her:)

Cravings: MILK MILK and more MILK. I can't get enough of it. I drink probably about 3-4 glasses of milk a day. Other than that, I think I am having adversions more than cravings. Things I used to love to eat do not sound good at all, like chicken or any kind of meat for that matter.

Moment of the Week: Realizing that next week is 24 weeks. MEANING this is concidered a viable pregnancy and if something were to happen (like labor) there is a 50/50 chance she would survive. YAYYAYAYAYA...I feel like doing the running man or something:)

Movements: LOT OF THEM! She kept me up from 4-6 am this morning. She sure is a night owl.....Lord please give me the stregnth to keep up with her. Secretly though...even though I was up some of the night, I LOVED every second of it and it kept me smiling all night.

Happy Tuesday and make sure you smile today:)

Shannon

New Blog. New Shannon

Okay so the promise I made below that said I would update you on everything that is going on in my life.....yea...well I FAILED! However I am back and have so many things that have happened in our lives over the past six months.

1. Grandma Passed: Yup my Grandma Mudrock passed away on Friday May 11th. She was very close and dear to my heart and I miss her everyday. Just typing this makes me get emotional because of the amount I miss her. I am just so lucky to have 32 wonderful years with her. Grandma I love you and I hope you are drinking all the wine with Jesus you possible can:)

2. Doctorate School: There it is...it is out in the universe. That means I really have to do it...right? This is something that I have been thinking about but really did not make the decision until last week. I am applying to Indiana State University's Higher Education Administration program for Fall 2013. It is 20 weeks and mostly online so I think I can handle that. I am deeply, utterly terified of the dissertation so if you keep up with my blog you will feel the same fear I'm sure. Wish me luck and hold me too it. I mean if I am ever going to be a president of a big university then I have to keep moving up.

AND the best for last!!!!

3.  I'M PREGNANT!!! Can you believe it...I can't. I still think it is some wierd, crazy joke someone is playing on my. All the months (25 to be exact) of doctors appointments, blood test, ovulation tests, temping, praying and crying. All I had to do was relax and buy a big house with a swing set in the back.

We are 23 weeks today and a nervous wreck. I had some complications but baby GIRL Niedzwicki is growing, kicking and doing great. You read correct...its a girl (Riley Mea Niedzwicki).

So the new blog name "Diva to Diapers" fits with my new life. I want to document my pregancy and have an online journal that one day Riley can look back on.  I hope you join me on this new ride we are one. Life is good:)