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I’m convinced that my bladder, my stomach, and the dog have all conspired to “help” prepare me for middle of the night wake-ups with baby. Having to pee ALL the time is annoying, but not new to this pregnancy and I figure it sort of comes with the territory. The new thing though is that I wake up in the middle of the night SO hungry… and with how sensitive my stomach has been since I’ve been pregnant, I have learned I had better get something in it quick or the alternative is definitely nausea at best.

So I had a glass of milk and an Oreo cookie. Okay… two cookies.

Tonight the dog decided to get in on the action too and wake me up at 2:45am to let him out. I can’t blame him — I don’t think he was feeling very good. Then he just looked at me with those eyes and it took all of about 60 seconds for me to cave and tell him he could get on the bed. Now he and Zack are alternately snoring and stealing the covers… and I’m wide awake!

Stomach growling again — bagel & cream cheese.

I don’t really mind since I can nap during the day. Part of me feels like that’s a bit indulgent but honestly, I know it’s a luxury that is short lived so I’m just enjoying it! Now baby is helping keep me awake too with what I think may be a foot poking out of my left side. Only 10 days until my due date (yikes!). Where has the time gone? It’s slightly terrifying and exciting all at the same time to realize that baby B could quite literally be here any day.

To switch gears for a moment — we had a contractor come out to put together quotes for some of the work on the house we want done. I had imagined we would be able to do bits and pieces here and there (for example, just the tile floor in the bathroom & save the other details for later) but I think I’m starting to see the value in doing each job completely, the right way. That means potentially taking on only one room at a time but I think the end result will be worth it. We certainly are learning a lot when it comes to home renovation – and also realizing how much we didn’t know going into it! That said, I’m still very glad we decided to take on this house. The thing I love the most is that all the updates will be exactly what we want… and it’s going to be awesome when it’s done!

Okay, stomach is growling again… I am seriously considering making pancakes. While I go and feed myself again, I will leave you with some bits and pieces of remodel inspiration (via my pinterest)