"So...What are you doing with all your time?"

A lot of people have been wondering what I have been doing now that I'm not working. 

Understandable. 

Sometimes I have no idea what to say, except that I always feel like I am always doing something. 

1. I have been doing a much better job being domestic. Keeping up on the cleaning and the laundry, although I am looking at a cobweb on Dom's desk now. I'll get to that later. And occasionally I even do something really domestic, like bake bread. 
2. I am cooking a human, so it generally takes me a little longer to get things done and I often need a nap. 
• this also includes that fact that like 30 extra pounds in the beer belly section make doing simple tasks, like picking something off the ground, really hard and frustrating. And generally I need to sit down afterward. 
3. We have been busy seeing the optometrist, the pediatrician, birthing classes, the mid-wives, the chiropractor, and we still have to establish care with our new primary doctor, and go to the dentist. I also have been subbing here and there, first in the dorm and then in classes.    
4. The ever beckoning lists in my life continue to cry for completion, yes July and August are over but their lists speak from beyond, seeking to be all crossed off. 
5. Baby Showers, more pics to come on that topic.
6. Thank You cards.                                          
7. I have been trying to get at least a tiny head start on Christmas gifts because I think I might be a little busy in a month or so.
8. Constant baby research is always at the forefront as well. 
• We plan to eventually give cloth diapering a try, after the first few weeks (or months of constant diaper changes). We settled on BumGenius 4.0 and a stash of knock-offs. 
• These two books were recommended by Laura VanWingerden and Pam Byrd.
•  Finished 12 weeks and working on the Vaccine Book. I will use some of the info from 12 Weeks in conjunction with the info from Happiest Baby when the time comes for baby to need to learn better sleep habits. And I have only just begun The Vaccine Book. But I love that Dr. Sears is not overly pushy and I honestly am not sure what his stance is yet, he just offers facts about each vaccine, thank you Pam and Laura for bringing these to my life.                                               
9. I have been documenting my finished creative projects on pinterest, to give myself a little pick me up when I am feeling like I haven't done anything or that I have a lot to do.  
10. Baby's name is still up in the air. Don't worry this list is much smaller now. This was my mega list, which Dom cut way down and then added his own. We are probably closer to 20 options now.
11. And I made time to read a book, short, but still sweet.            

Week 34

(inspired by Pacing the Panic Room's Maternity Series)

Sneak Peek: Worthington Save the Date Photo Shoot

Without revealing too much...

...I am working on editing the photos so Becky can get her save the dates put together and sent out. 

Becks, promise to have them done soon!

Week 33

(inspired by Pacing the Panic Room's Maternity Series)

Give Birth to Hope

Baby Adams first act in his life will be to an act of giving. Giving of that

 which sustained his life for nine months, that which he no longer needs and would otherwise be discarded. 

But which will offer the hope of life to someone else . 

He will be donating his Umbilical Cord blood. 

If you are pregnant you have the opportunity to give even more than birth to a new life.

You and your baby have the opportunity to give birth to hope for someone else. 

More Information on the Process:

Call a cord blood specialist at 1.888.932.6568 to get started. 

***The more available cord blood, which contains stem cells, the less desire there will ultimately be to create stem cells through therapeutic cloning and embryonic stem cell research. ***

Please consider donation. 

Not Pregnant? Consider Bone Marrow Donation. Most donors are back to their usual routine in a few days, and their marrow naturally replaces itself in 4-6 weeks. 

You have the opportunity to give life to another person on this earth. 

Why Not?

Week 32

(inspired by Pacing the Panic Room's Maternity Series)

Mango Cake and Quilts

 The Stoddard Family is a buzz with excitement. The first in the next generation is on his way and I don't think any of us can wait to meet him (especially Aunt Rachelle)!

Join us in some baby shower fun!

Onesies from Auntie Becky and her mom Theresa...and a couple I made, plus the finished Puff Quilt!

 And decorations by Becky and Theresa. Our baby will love the beach, he simply has to.

Diaper Bag picked out by Uncle Wes. There are so few cute ones I am uber excited for this one! I won't feel like a frumpy mom carrying this!

 Baby Who Shall One Day Be Named now has a quilt from his Great Grandma Luanne, isn't it beautiful??? And it is hand quilted! I am so excited to have it that I may or may not have slept with it that night.

I got to see my closest friends and my family. It was nice to see everyone one last time and catch up before the baby arrives. If we are up to traveling we will bring him back to see everyone around Thanksgiving. But this all depends on his plan for arrival and when it will be!

 Ashley and I laughing about something, note the extreme similarity in clothes. Some things never change. 

Just the way I like it.

Dr. Suess from the Rojas clan. I LOVE Dr. Suess. They also gave me cute little pirate pajamas (don't worry for the baby).

 The cake came from Porto's Cuban Bakery there are several in So Cal, the line may be long, but I promise you it is SO SO worth it! Baby's most favorite Aunt, Rachelle got the cake...and she loaded him up with bath supplies and the cutest little man clothes. I seriously think he will like her better than me ;)

 Just one of the many outfits from Rachelle, if you know my family, you will think this little shirt is hilarious. I think we need a family photo. My Grandma gave Dom a similar shirt to welcome him to the family as well.

 Kendra and I are both pregnant, 18 weeks apart. Amazing how much you grow in 18 weeks right???

 I can't even imagine what the next 7+- will hold for my ballooning belly!(I forced her to take this one even though she doesn't have a bump yet!)

Becky and I. Big changes are coming for both of us.

  Me: the obvious and Her: a big wedding coming in the summer.  

I had the privilege of  helping out by taking photos for their Save the Date cards. It may have been disgustingly humid and hot, but the pictures we got turned out great. (I may have taken 800 to get a solid 100 good ones but I think it was worth it) More to come on the photo shoot.

Baby Uggs, because grandma's just can't resist! They are just the cutest!

Me and and my bridesmaids, minus Stacey. You were missed!

All the great gifts, I am so grateful for everything that was bought and made for the little guy.

 More pictures to come when I get them from Rachelle, Grandma Adams also made her new grandson an adorable quilt, that I had seen glimpses of and LOVED. And there were lots of other gifts that I am blessed to have received.