The Name Game

Bridgett does not have a name picked out yet, so let’s help her out a bit!

Her daughter and her son both have Arabic first names and Hawaiian middle names. And, she likes to know what the names mean. I think it would be nice for all of her children to have that same pattern in common. However, I don’t think Bridgett is necessarily locked in to it, so suggest whatever you like!

Respond to this post with a suggestion for a first and middle name. In case you didn’t get the memo, “It’s a boy!!”

There are lots of baby names sites out there. Here’s one with tons of names that you can search by origin, gender, or both: http://babynamesworld.parentsconnect.com/pages-browse-by-origin.html.

If Bridgett chooses your name for the baby, you will win a PRIZE!

Week 30: What's Happening?

Baby’s…

…skin is getting smoother.

…brain is getting wrinklier -- to make way for all that essential brain tissue.

…now strong enough to grasp a finger!

Mommy’s experiencing…

…heartburn, which might be making sleep hard to come by.
…swelling -- it's totally normal, as long as it's not sudden or severe.
…general discomfort, thanks to your big belly.
…shortness of breath. Those lungs just keep getting more crowded, right?
…trouble sleeping, which leads to another issue: Fatigue.
…weird, vivid dreams. One word (a familiar one): Hormones.

Ahem, ahem…

I do believe congratulations are in order!

Please respond to this post to leave a special message for Bridgett. She'll love to hear from every one of you :)

Baby Registries

What’s a baby shower without gifts, right?! We have registered Bridgett at the following stores:

• Target.com
• Babiesrus.com
• Walmart.com

Click on the links or go on your own and search for BRIDGETT BLYTHE.

Our shower host is moving in late February, so our registries have nothing in them! BUT, you can always purchase GIFT CARDS to the store of your choice. At Target & Walmart, you can go to the registry and you will see the option to buy a gift card, preferably an eGift Card to be environment-friendly :) At Babies R Us registry, you will see instructions on how to purchase a gift card.

As soon as the party host gets into her new home, we will get things into the registries for you to check out & purchase, if you wish. And, of course, feel free to ignore the registries & buy or make your own gift. Send Big Sis a message if you go this route & I will reply to you the first week of March with an address to send your gift.

Baby Word Sramble

First game to “break the ice”. Give yourself 5 minutes to unscramble as many of the following words associated with babies, gifts, or maternity as you can. Reply to this post with your answers. No Googling, peeking at others’ answers, or cheating (like you really have to be told).

• tebolt
• rodeomothh
• gefined
• oralfum
• teatley
• abby kwaler
• toobies
• osneesi
• kilm

• abby bhat
• herette
• paired
• abby gugby
• dacler
• ubberr yuckd
• rollters
• sinbates

• yommm
• unserry hemry
• tyded reab
• recipiaf
• howser mages
• paynpel
• ldol
• maneritty

Week 29: What's Happening?

Baby’s…

… getting a little cramped in there, since he's growing so fast..

… growing white fat deposits under his skin, and his energy is surging because of it.

…now hiccupping!

Mommy’s experiencing…

…lots of kicks!
…headaches and/or lightheadedness from difficulty sleeping and/or low sugar.
…itchy belly due to sensitivity from stretching skin.
…back, leg or pelvic pain.
…Trouble sleeping.
…varicose veins, which should fade after delivery.

And, you are??

Introduce yourself to the party people by responding to this post. It doesn't have to be anything long or fancy. A name and how you and Bridgett know one another will suffice. But, if you're a yapper or in a talkative mood, feel free to tell us more.

Shhhhhh….It’s a surprise!

Bridgett is not aware that we are spilling the beans to the whole wide world about her pregnancy.  We want to surprise her with a whole bunch of love and support from her friends and family. Hopefully, she won’t kill us. (I’ll take all the blame if she loses it.)

At some point in early March, after we have collected well-wishes and gifts, our shower host will be delivering everything to her. We will also reveal this blog site, which will hopefully be full of participation from you party people. So, check back every now & then to play a game and to join in on some discussion topics. Participate as much or little as you like…the more, the better. 

Oh, and you just might win a PRIZE while you’re at it!