Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Big Project!

Well, as some of you know, we've started a BIG project here at the Simon home. Our last renters (long story) moved out and we were going to have to replace the carpet, repaint the walls etc. So, we decided to remodel our basement apartment! We're making it into a two bedroom apartment rather than a one bedroom. And the funny thing is that the second bedroom will be larger than the existing bedroom and the living room will be a foot longer than it was! So, we're making the best of the 1100 square feet down there and it's gonna be AWESOME!!! I'm wondering if we'll even wanna rent it out anymore since it'll be so nice...we'll see. But the demolishing is all done now, most of the electrical is now done and the wall is put up. Still LOTS of work to do but we're hoping to get it done FAST!

Darrin's family has been SO good about helping out. Seriously they are like the "macho-est" do-it-yourself men I've ever met. This is where having 6 brothers and an awesome dad comes in handy for Darrin. Not that they don't come in handy all the time! :). But we're so grateful to have such a wonderful family!

On another note, I'm 29 weeks along now in my pregnancy! 11 weeks to go-WOW-time flies! I can't believe I'll be meeting my little man that soon! It's so strange to think that we live together, spend all of our time together, he kicks and punches me all the time, and yet, we haven't met yet! I'm very excited! And very anxious/nervous/freaking out a bit at times :).

But still going strong and just dealing with the joys of the third trimester. I had a bit of a breakdown last week after my OB appointment though. My uterus is measuring a week and a half larger than normal-just meaning that my baby boy is a bit bigger than normal. So, my breakdown was about me freaking out about having a big baby and complications that can come along with that (I DO NOT WANT A C-SECTION!!). I was also freaking out about my weight gain-don't worry-I KNOW it's normal to gain weight in pregnancy! But I've been gaining more than the textbooks say you should. Made me super sad and self conscious. Cause I really don't feel like I'm binge eating or sitting around all day being lazy. I try to eat healthy and be active. Despite that, I'm packin' on the pounds and still have 11 weeks left! I've been feeling a bit better about it but still have my freak out times. I promise I'm not trying to be vain or anything-I just don't want to be unhealthy and huge :(.

ANYWAYS, enough about me, here are some pictures of our basement and my belly :)




5 comments:

The Bakers said...

With Berkelee I gained a lot and then at the end of June I didn't gain another pound, and she wasnt born until September. Every pregnancy is different. Just take care of yourself and pay attention to not let yourself slide all the time and you will be golden.

Amanda said...

you are still skinnier than me (except the belly but a baby is in there) and I'm not even pregnant, and I consider myself to be thin so don't even worry!

Chelsea said...

Don't forget that you were probably underweight when you got pregnant, so gaining more weight than the textbooks say to might not be as bad as you think! No worries, the doctors and nurses will take good care of you, no matter how big your little guy is.

The Pali's said...

Cute belly Trish. And with the baby measuring that big maybe you'll end up having him early? Just take time to relax and take care of yourself and the baby.

Kelly Jean said...

Oh Trish, you're so beautiful! You seriously look so great!! I'm just so excited for you :)