Nickerson News

Week 18 starts on Monday, but since we we’ll be leaving very early on Monday morning to catch our plane, I am writing this post early.

We just heard from our friends Rob and Vivian who are due on June 17 (we are due June 18-crazy, huh) and they are having a boy! We are so happy for them. It was so funny, b/c the day Rob called to tell us they were pregnant, Seth just found out I was pregnant that day. Rob starting telling Seth and Seth was in such shock that he didn’t know what to say and Rob was confused, thinking Seth wasn’t excited b/c he just kept saying “that is so weird”. Then Seth told him we were having a baby. It is crazy how close in age our babies will be.

Here is what is happening at Week 18: babyzone.come and babycenter.com
Head to bottom, your baby is approximately 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 inches long (about the length of a large sweet potato) and she weighs almost 7-8 ounces. She’s busy flexing her arms and legs — movements that you’ll likely start noticing more and more. Her blood vessels are visible through her thin skin and her ears are now in position and stand out from her head. Those bones are hardening, and the legs are growing longer. Myelin (a protective covering) is beginning to form around her nerves, a process that will continue for a year after she’s born. If you’re having a girl, her uterus and Fallopian tubes are formed and in place. If your baby is a boy, his genitals are noticeable, though he may hide them from you during an ultrasound. (Baby Nick better not hide anything from us!)

All of a sudden, I feel little pokes in my stomach. Sometimes, a little tickle. Almost like Baby Nick is running. But at night is when Baby Nick likes to play…oh no…not a good sign. We have a night owl. Obviously, the baby is taking after Seth in that department, b/c if you know Julie, I like to go to bed early. Just ask my previous roommates. They always gave me a hard time. But it has been very exciting to feel the little kicks.

My presentation went very well yesterday, but I’m relieved it is over. The women were wonderful and so sweet. They wouldn’t let me carry a thing. I kept telling them I can get it, but they insisted. Some people treat pregnant women like queens. Others, not so much. I have definitely had my experience of “rude” comments or looks when people ask me about my pregnancy. I can’t believe what some people will say to you. Yesterday, some woman who I didn’t know (some older interior designer that I guess thought she was hot stuff) came over and asked me if I was expecting. WOW! NO ONE EVER asks that question for fear that a woman would say no. But I said, “why, yes I am”. So she asks, “when are you due?” I say “June”. And then her eyes got all big and she gave me a very insulting look like she couldn’t believe I was that big already. So I said, “Oh, do you think I’m big?” Surprised by my question, she just turned and walked away and didn’t say anything. Ok. Whatever. I’m not letting people get away with comments or looks any more. I have been quiet, but not any longer.

Ok, now that I got that off my chest I feel better. Hope everyone has a great weekend. We will be frantically trying to pack for the cruise and get everything that needs to be done taken care of. I love going away, but there are so many things you have to do to prepare yourself for leaving for a week. But I’m not complaining. I can’t wait to be in some sunny weather!

Aren’t they the cutest! We took these for Kate and Matt to send out. (Actually, Kate took the one of Victoria, b/c she really wanted one of her smiling and when we did our photo shoot with her we didn’t get this big of a smile. That smile is for her mom) I couldn’t love 2 little children more. I adore these beautiful kids. Can’t wait for Baby Nick!

So I guess it is time for a new post. Honestly, I can’t believe I’ve been so busy since I quit my magazine job. The organizing business is going well and I couldn’t be more thrilled. This week is crazy and just gets crazier until we leave for our cruise. (YAY! so excited to get away with my hot hubby!)

I am speaking for a Window’s Fashion group tomorrow on organizing (of course). It should be fun. I love speaking to women’s groups. They are always so fun and entertaining. I just pray my projector and powerpoint work. I don’t get nervous about speaking in front of people, actually I love it. I love it b/c I love the topic and it just energizers me. It’s the technology part that always has me worried. Then from there, I have to speed off to another client appt. So I wanted to get a new post in before tomorrow.

Things are going well with the pregnancy… at least I hope so. I totally feel pregnant and I guess I’m definitely showing now. People are always trying to help me with whatever it may be when I am out and about…and I’ll totally take them up on their offer. Like at the grocery store, some people don’t want you to have to carry your own bags, or for example, I was with a bunch of organizers the other day and they didn’t want me to carry my belongs up the stairs, or like today I was getting a pedicure (since my toes need to look lovely for the cruise) and the women wouldn’t even let me put my shoes and socks back on. Kinda weird, I kept telling them I can really do it. But they insisted I shouldn’t bend over. So, I’ll guess I’ll take any help I can get. I noticed it is harder to get up. I’m so used to jumping right up…not now…it hurts. When your pregnant, your stomach does this weird pull and it is so painful. For instance, when I roll over at night (which is often since I can’t seem to get comfortable) if I’m not careful and I turn to fast, immediately pain fills my stomach. Then today, as I was working with a client I tried to get up off the floor and it was really hard and painful-since I forgot I was pregnant and tried to jump right up. Thankfully, my clients have been wonderful. I really do have the best clients. They treat me so wonderfully and now that I’m pregnant they really are being patience with me. I couldn’t ask for better clients.

Dinner is almost done cooking, so I need to go….yummy stuffed shells…one of my favorite meals.