I *heart* Japanese nail techs

Today while at then nail salon I was sitting in the pedicure chair - so my belly was sticking out for all to see. Baby Gugg decided to put on a big performance for all the nail techs. I'm not sure if she was practicing her gymnastics or if she was just tired of being in one spot today because she made this HUGE roll over movement to which my entire stomach moved with her and ended up totally lopsided. The nail tech doing my nails witnessed it all and "squealed" in delight. She squealed so loudly...that all the other techs and customers all turned to focus on my belly (and tried to get the unborn baby to "do it again"). She's already the center of attention. :)

I think she must already be a girly girl since she got so excited during the manicure/pedicure.

Or maybe she was just high on fumes....

Simple things you take for granted…

I went to the doctor last week and was told I’ve gained 24 lbs so far. Yikes – sounds like a lot, but it’s actually right on target (I keep trying to repeat that to myself – over and over and over). However, carrying around the extra weight like an oversized basketball in my belly has made everyday little things that were so easy before…seem really hard. Here are a few examples.

Squeezing between the grocery cart and the check out aisle

Putting on socks and tying tennis shoes.

Getting off the sofa when you are lying down.

Getting in and out of a car that sits lower to the ground, i.e. our Altima.

Towel drying my legs/feet after a shower. And don’t even get me started on trying to shave my legs.

Sleeping. Where do you put that big belly?

Taking clothes in/out of front-loading washer and dryer.

Tying the drawstrings on my comfy pants. Mirrors are my best friend these days.

You know your pregnant when...

Today at the grocery store I was carrying a huge plastic container of soup that I thought would be good for dinner tonight. And somehow, I successfully managed to drop it in one awesome juggling act where it flew in the air, hit my shoulder, then my elbow, then slammed onto the store's concrete floors sending Tomato Basil Bisque EVERYWHERE. It looked like something died.

Is clumsy even the right word anymore?

30 Weeks today!

Today is a big milestone. I'm 30 (out of 40) weeks today. That means after this week is over, I'm in the home stretch of single digits weeks remaining.

Where has the time gone???

Another one bites the dust

Broken plate....check! Broken bowl....check! Broken ramekin....check!

I haven't broken a dish in years. I can't even remember the last time it happened honestly. But in the last month or so, I've successfully broken 3 dishes in our sink.

According to my pregnancy book and all the pregnancy websites - this is "normal". I think I need to switch to paper plates/bowls/glasses now before we lose all our dishes. Here is a snippet of why this supposedly happens.

Is it normal to feel clumsy during pregnancy?

Yes. Many women feel ungainly when they're pregnant, particularly in their last few months.

Clumsiness comes as no surprise when you consider what your body's going through: You're carrying more weight, your center of gravity has shifted with your growing uterus, and hormonal changes can cause your joints to loosen, including those in your fingers and toes. You'll get your balance and dexterity back after you give birth.

In the meantime, protect yourself by remembering that you're not at the top of your game when it comes to muscle control and coordination. Try not to put yourself in situations where you have a high risk of falling — like climbing a ladder or standing on a chair to change a lightbulb.