Birth class

Today we took our birthing class. It was from 8:30 - 4:30. We chose to do the all day class instead of breaking it up over multiple days. This is because of John's work schedule. The classes that spanned multiple days started during the week at 5 pm. John cannot make it to downtown by 5 pm, be probably couldn't even make it by 7 pm. So we decided to do the all day class.
The class was good. I had heard we would have to watch a birthing video so I had psyched myself into thinking it would be awful. It actually wasn't as bad as I thought. It wasn't traumatizing at all! Haha! We ate in the cafeteria at the hospital. I wouldn't call it hospital food, but it wasn't that great either. I found out that when I deliver the hospital offers room service for the mom. So I will get good food and John will have to eat the cafeteria food or take out from somewhere near by.
After the class we were pretty tired so we are just hanging out at the house tonight doing nothing. Tomorrow we are going to Abt, a Chicago area electronic store, to pick out our washer and dryer! Yay!

Work Shower

Everyone at my office surprised me with a baby shower today. It was so nice! They threw it during lunch and served pizza, watermelon, and cake. I don't have any pictures since I wasn't expecting it so I didn't take my camera. We got a Dallas Cowboys onesie and blanket! I'm going to John's office on Thursday for a shower at his office. Busy week!

32 Week picture

Here is a picture John took of me today. I'm 32 weeks and 5 days.

32 Weeks

I'm 32 weeks this week. I went to the doctor yesterday and Austin is measuring 36 weeks. He keep growing faster than he should and has since the beginning. The doctor was a little concerned by how big he is but they don't know much until I have a sonogram. My next sonogram is scheduled for August 20, when I'm 36 weeks. They will determine at that time whether we need to schedule him to come early or if we should just wait it out.
We went to our first class at Northwestern today. It was called Newborn Basics. I think it really helped. We learned some things that I never thought about and its also just comforting. We got to practice on a baby doll. John changed his first diaper :). Haha!

Caravan Beads

Yesterday I took a class called "Beadgirl Boot Camp". We made a necklace, bracelet and earrings using different methods. I even put the loops on the wire that attach the bracelet beads together. It was very interesting. I definitely think this is something I'm interested in continuing to do, but will need more classes. At Caravan Beads, where I took the class, they offer free classes on every Saturday. You only have to pay for the supplies.
I found this place on Group On. For those of you that don't know what Group On is, you need to. It is awesome! I get an email everyday about the Group On of the day. It is something different everyday, sometimes its restaurants, clothing stores, golf lessons,... you name it. Each vendor puts what the price of what they are "auctioning" off and it is usually at least 50% off the original price. The Group On is "on" when the threshold has been met. So each vendor will say that once a certain number of whatever they are selling has been bought then it is officially on, this is when I get an email. Alot of times it is something I'm not interested in so I just delete the email. The other Group On's I've done are 50% off a spa pedicure, 70% off a haircut at a hair salon, the bead class, and a Chocolate Tour in the city. Group On is available in most major cities. I recommend it!
Here are some pictures of what I made:

Dreaded Stretch Marks

Up until last week I had zero stretch marks. All the sudden this week they are popping up everywhere!! I've been using cocoa butter the entire pregnancy, I just think he is growing fast right now and my skin can't keep up. Right now they are on my hips and lower abdomen, so most likely won't be visible unless I wear a skimp bikini after I give birth...haha yeah right!
I'm hoping that they don't keep coming, but oh well I guess if you are going to get them there isn't much you can do...still it is frustrating.

No Texas... :(

We found out yesterday that John will not be getting the job in Dallas that he applied for with his company. They said he did a very good job interviewing but they went with someone who had more experience. This just means we will have to wait a little longer to move back. There aren't any other positions open at this time with John's company in Dallas, but we are still hoping there will be another one soon.
Austin will definitely be born in Illinois...I'm having a harder time with this than I thought. It pains me a little that he won't be a "true" Texan, but there are much worse things in life :).