"my breast friend"

I don't know too many men that would sit through 3 1/2 hours of breast, nipple and lactation conversations but my husband sure did last night! We attended our final baby class last night which was of course our Breastfeeding class at the hospital. I was surprised by how much I already knew from all my reading and discussions with other moms over the past few months but it was nice to have the opportunity to ask questions and be around other soon-to-be parents. 9 out of 10 couples were expecting girls - it must have been in the water!


I told a friend the other day that I am actually not scared or timid at all about the delivery process - in fact I am quite at ease with the whole thing. Mostly because you cannot fail the delivery process- that baby is coming out one way or the other..it is going to happen! However, this is not the case when it comes to breastfeeding. Breastfeeding keeps me up at night and I will tell you why- everyday I hear of women being defeated by breastfeeding for one reason or another. It is a case by case situation and every mom is different but I just want to be one of the lucky ones! The ones you overhear saying "it was a breeze..she latched on during the first try..I dont even have to think about it...it has been such a rewarding and joyus time for us both!" Blah But instead I am afraid I am going to sound like this, "I am dying here...she wont take to it..we havent slept for a week and shes losing weight everyday...plus my pants still wont fit!" I know that all new moms think like this and I am not being that crazy but I really want to succeed here. So any advice is welcome from those that have been successful or even from those that havent! Wow - things have really changed already- my greatest fear in life is not being able to breastfeed - who would have thought! ha but I wouldnt have it any other way!


Tomorrow is our shower in Dallas and I cannot wait to celebrate Adrians upcoming arrival with all my friends! We are so blessed to have so many people surrounding us that care enough to celebrate her. I will update soon after with pictures! Have a great weekend and Go Rangers kick some Yankee butt!

29 weeks - will be 30 on Tuesday!

Adrians chair and the new paint job/the new chair rail!

Nick working on hanging the too long drapes. They are really cute with polka dots but we now have to get them hemmed.

It's all Down Hill from here!

This week is what I will refer to as the Down Hill - meaning that this week is the beginning of my third trimester and it is all down hill from here!! Looking back time has flown by, really it has! But at current date it seems to have stopped or paused which until the nursery is complete is fine but as soon as that is finished I am praying time will begin to fly by again so we can meet little Adrian.

Today is actually a big day at the Hamilton household- nursery is being painted for the second time (hope I love it!) and my glider comfy chair is being delivered. Of course I am not there for any of this since I am at the office but my superhero husband is there holding the fort down as Supervisor. Everything is finally coming together so after this weekend I will begin to post pictures of her room with the new paint, chair, chair rail (that our fabulous friends the Koslans helped us put up- thank you again!), and new drapes that my mom picked out from Pottery Barn. I can actually begin to cross things off of my list- what a great feeling!

I still can't believe that we are having a baby. I know it sounds funny hearing me say that especially since I am looking down at my huge tummy and have trouble getting in and out of chairs but its true. Every once in while I will get an out of body moment where all things don't line up and I say to myself "Wow, is this really happening? Am I going to be responsible for someone elses life? Am I going to be someones Mom?" It is during these fleeting moments that panic begins to set in. The panic revolves around uncertainty-the not knowing of what kind of parent I am going to be and will my mommy instincts kick in like they say they should. I have heard that all new moms go through this doubt at one point or another and I am positive that the moment our baby girl takes her first breath that I will immediately forget who I was before and will instantly become the mother that I want to be and know I can be. So until that ever changing life moment takes place I will prepare as best I can and day dream about the fantastic future that is waiting for my family.

Next doctors appointment is on Tuesday for my glucose test. This is the last of the monthly visits as I will begin to go every 2 weeks after this. I am praying that this glucose test goes well because diabetes runs in my family and I have been so lucky with a wonderful pregnancy so far I don't want anything bad to ruin it. I will update as soon as we know!

Have a great weekend and a fabulous Friday!

Today is a good day!

Today is a good day! I know this may sound strange but sometimes you wake up and you have to convince yourself that it is going to be a good day. Well that was not the case for me today! When I woke up a few hours ago I was chipper, smiling and only had positive thoughts come into my mind- a good day! It also helps that there are many things going for me today- not life changing or moving events but none the less good things - such as:


1) I am having a fantastic hair day (we all know this can make or break your day)

2) I am wearing jeans and a tshirt to work (which means I didnt get frustrated by my wardrobe today)

3) The casual outfit is because my company is participating in a Community Day- I will be playing bingo and having an ice cream social with senior citizens in Dallas

4) Because of this I will hopefully get to come home early

5) My Volunteer tshirt actually fits over my belly! Big Win!

6) Glee is on tonight and I cant wait

7) We are 28 weeks pregnant today which means I only have...well its still alot but its closer than I was yesterday (reaching I know!)


Its the little things in life that can make a difference and sometimes I forget to look for these when they are right in front of me. I hope everyone else will be able to see what they dont normally see today and find joy in these simple things. Have a great day!


I will leave you with a few photos I have taken recently- mostly of my pups because they are always so darn cute! Just wait until Little A is here- I cant imagine how many pictures I will take then!

Big old belly!

Toby sunning himself



Pete snoozin

I caught him when he shouldnt have been in the pool. He didnt seem to care that I was yelling at him!

Pete sometimes thinks he is a small dog!

Just look at that face!

Wardrobe Malfunction

So a few nights ago I went through what felt like my entire wardrobe and tried to decipher what could and could not be worn this fall and winter while pregnant. Man, the list for what couldnt be worn greatly outweighed what could be. I am pretty sure that Nick quite enjoyed my fashion show antics while I grew overheated, tired and frustrated from the clothing workout!


From what I can tell it looks like it is going to be a legging/long sweater/boot kind of winter for me. So do not feel as if you are in a groundhog day when every time you see me I am in the same get up. I thought that winter would open many new doors for this expanding tummy but in reality it is just closing the ones that I thought I already knew. It may be time to hit the stores..but you hate to do that knowing you only have only 13 weeks of pregnancy left- but sadly I am under the impression that my office will not allow you to come to work in pjs so to the stores I go!

Boomer Sooner

The Hamiltons have been quite busy lately. Painting the nursery, hanging out with friends for bday parties, OU/TX and the State Fair. The countdown to A-Day (Adrian) feels like it is getting closer. I cant believe we are about 3 months away from our due date..where did the time go?!

As mentioned before we painted the nursery. Sadly it did not turn out well at all! For the first time the paint job was amazing (because we had it done professionally) but the color is absolutely horrible! I had chosen a light lime green color that matched the bedding perfectly- unfortunately this green color is so bright that Nick said Addi will actually need to wear her sunglasses just to go to sleep! Our joke is that she will never need a night light because the paint is so neon! So now we are back to square 1 -minus the money we spent on Salvano our painter.

Our concept now is to paint the top half of the room a very pale pink and then the bottom half a not neon green with a chair rail in between. This is our project for the weekend so please wish us luck. I just dont think I can paint the room a 3rd time! In fact, I know Nick will not let me! :)

On Friday one of my dearest friends Claire came to visit and stay since her and her boyfriend Greg were going to the game on Sat. It was so good to catch up and laugh with them- it has been way too long! We had a great dinner with them and the Nesbitts - cant wait to see her again in a few weeks for my shower!

On Saturday Nick and I attended our first and only 6 hour Prepared Childbirth class. There were about 10 couples all together - one of which we found out lives in our neighborhood! It was nice because we all had the same worries and were able to learn from one another. Pretty much the class went over the stages of labor and when to do things as well as exercises that will help with the pain and discomfort and then gave us a tour of where we will be the day of (which was a huge help)! Nick was a trooper I have to say- he is going to be a huge help when our day comes to help keep me calm and focused. We both just wish it next week!

Sunday was Fair Day! We went with the Stahlers and had a blast! I just love going to things like the fair and getting to see it through little Sadies eyes. Everything is so much more intense and exciting for them. Kay and I were pretty funny walking around the fair with our big bellies munching on just about everything! Sadly it was the fountain Diet Cokes that topped the day off for us not like the Bud Light for the guys. I still have some fair food regrets though - wish I had tried the fried cookie dough and maybe even the fried smores- oh well it will have to wait till next year.

Hope everyone else had a great weekend! Oh and by the way Boomer Sooner - it feels good to win again in Dallas! Sorry Texas :)




Ben and Nick at Jessicas Bday


First picture with Adrian and to-be fantastic aunts!


Rob, Sadie, Nick and Monkey!

Kay and I at the fair- losing to some kids even though I think we are winners :)


Girlies at Jessicas bday