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August 2012 Moms
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Weekly Check-in
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Where's Krybbs? Isn't she the one who usually posts this on Monday mornings? In any case, document it up, ladies!
EDD/How far along
Symptoms check-in/How are you feeling?
Cravings/Aversions
Any appointments? Health concerns?
Any purchases? Progress on the nursery if you have one?
Weight?
Team blue/pink/green?
Baby Names?
Best thing to happen in the past week/ Worst thing
GTKY: Any Vacation plans this summer?
Have a great day!
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Re: Weekly Check-in
EDD/How far along
28 wks 4 days 8.30.12
Symptoms check-in/How are you feeling?
Feeling ok. Having belly button pain, and hip pain when I sleep. Also this week the heartburn has been non-stop.
Cravings/Aversions
anything super cold and with ice. No aversions
Any appointments? Health concerns?
Had appt last monday, passed GD test but got put on an iron pill twice a day.
Any purchases? Progress on the nursery if you have one?
Nursery is getting there trying to organize now and put crib up this coming weekend I hope
Weight?
up 21 lbs. Only gained 2 last month with I was super proud of! Trying to keep that pace and hit my goal of between 25-30
Team blue/pink/green?
Blue
Baby Names?
Austin James
Best thing to happen in the past week/ Worst thing
Best was getting to relax all day yesterday and sleep in! Worst was DH had to work all weekend so it was just me and the dog.
GTKY: Any Vacation plans this summer?
No plans here. We will probably not travel on a vacation again until next summer.
EDD/How far along? 8-3-12, 32w 3d
SCI/How are you feeling? MS has returned. It creeps up at random times everyday now. A lot of Heartburn the last few days.
Cravings/Aversions: Nothing really this week, I get full pretty easy now.
Any appointments? This Thursday.
Purchases/Progress on nursery: My Mom bought us a really nice glider and its been sitting in pieces on the floor of this LO's room.
Weight: +24
Team Pink
Baby Names? Zelda
Best thing to happen in the past week? True Blood is back!!!!
No vacation plans.
Have a great day too!
DS #1 Born: 10/03/06, DS #2 Born: 08/06/12 My Cooking Blog
EDD/How far along EDD 8/12/12 so 31wks1day. RCS scheduled for 8/7/12!
Symptoms check-in/How are you feeling? Grumpy and cranky. I have had HORRIFIC insomnia every night for at least a month. I don't sleep until at least 3 am but I am in bed trying. It's driving me mad! I had restless legs but seem to have combated that with magnesium and calcium supplements and brewers yeast and lecethin. Otherwise, I am loving carrying this sweet boy around.
Cravings/Aversions Craving chocolate every single day. And popsicles. Crunchy veggies like radishes are fab too.
Any appointments? Health concerns? Appt tomorrow am to get 3rd tri bloodwork results back. I think I'll get the Rhogam shot. A bit concerned about low iron, hopefully find out tomorrow.
Any purchases? Progress on the nursery if you have one? Yes! Bought the Arms Reach Concepts bassinet! https://www.walmart.com/ip/CO-SLEEPER-Brand-Clearvue-Bassinet-Cocoa-Fern/14204625 AND a sit and stand stroller. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Joovy-Caboose-Stand-On-Tandem-Stroller-Appletree/13004574 Feels good to be getting some things. Now we just need a car seat! No nursery here.
Weight? Will find out tomorrow at my appt! My guess is up 22lbs or so.
Team blue/pink/green? Blue!
Baby Names? Emery William
Best thing to happen in the past week/ Worst thing Best: My sister poas and finding out she's gonna have a baby too! woot woot! Worst: Can't effing sleep.
GTKY: Any Vacation plans this summer? We're going to Branson, MO this weekend to visit DH's Grandparents, probably not going to want to travel much after that, too close to baby getting here!
EDD/How far along Aug 16th/30 weeks 4 days
Symptoms check-in/How are you feeling? Good..although my bones down in the pelvic area have felt sore in the past few days.
Cravings/Aversions I LOVE Italian Beef sandwiches with mozzerella and hot peppers lately!!
Any appointments? Health concerns? No health concerns but I'm looking forward to our next and I think our last ultrasound next week!!
Any purchases? Progress on the nursery if you have one? Not doing anything else until after the shower.
Weight? No idea
Team blue/pink/green? Blue
Baby Names? His full name is Andrew Jon but we call him AJ
Best thing to happen in the past week/ Worst thing Got a pedi on Saturday and it was soooo nice!
GTKY: Any Vacation plans this summer? Nope...I'm saving all of my vacation days for after the baby gets here.
EDD/How far along: EDD 8/30, I'm 28 weeks 4 days
Symptoms check-in/How are you feeling? I feel ok, but am not sleeping and I'm never comfortable, lol. Back hurts, knees hurt, hips hurt, etc.
Cravings/Aversions: Craving pretty much anything.
Any appointments? Health concerns? I have another 3 hour glucose test Wednesday and they're doing an ultrasound because at my A/S they weren't able to get good pics of baby's heart. Hopefully everything is ok.
Any purchases? Progress on the nursery if you have one? We're coming along with the nursery, only a few more things left to do!
Weight? I seriously think they're going to tell me at my appt Weds that I've gained 15 pounds in a month. I feel massive. As os last appt, I had only gained 8 total.
Team blue/pink/green? Pink!!
Baby Names? Madison
Best thing to happen in the past week/ Worst thing: I can see my belly rolling and jumping around now better than ever! Worst thing is just the constant back pain.
GTKY: Any Vacation plans this summer? We went to the beach for a week at the end of April.
EDD/How far along
I am 32 Weeks and 1 day
Symptoms check-in/How are you feeling?
Pretty good aside from feeling some hip pain and just overall heavy. Keeping my feet from swelling seems to be my biggest symptom and problem right now.
Cravings/Aversions
I want marshmallow shakes all the time and since I try not to cave it just makes me sad....
Any appointments? Health concerns?
I start my two weeks appointments Friday and I am so excited to get to hear my little mans heart beats more often.
Any purchases? Progress on the nursery if you have one?
I am just on the hunt for a rocking chair, lamp, and material to make some window treatments which I hope to accomplish today.
Weight?
I dont even know as of right now... two weeks ago i was up 25
I dont even know how either... sad days when I see the scale so over the norm but I am thankful my little man is doing good!
Team blue/pink/green?
Team Blue
Baby Names?
Right now we are really leaning towards Lane!
Best thing to happen in the past week/ Worst thing
Best thing that happened this past week was having a date night with my DH and realizing baby boy is finally reacting to sound! (He was really wild in the movie theater) worst thing was having horrible allergies and feeling crummy on Saturday, so I cant complain if that is the worst!
GTKY: Any Vacation plans this summer?
Not for me. DH is heading on one more fourwheeling trip with his dad and uncle next week! Hopefully I get some relaxing done and check off my to do list!
EDD/How far along: 8/6, 32 weeks
Symptoms check-in/How are you feeling? Just super tired.
Cravings/Aversions: none really
Any appointments? Health concerns? last Wednesday I had a check up and all was good. Measuring 5 weeks ahead. Doc says to take it easy.
Any purchases? Progress on the nursery if you have one? none. I made a registry for my luncheon on Saturday.
Weight? 14 pounds so far according to doc appointment. Lost 1 pound in the last 2 weeks. No concern.
Team blue/pink/green?Blue
Baby Names? Oliver James
Best thing to happen in the past week/ Worst thing: best: lost of good hang out time with my family. worst: extra tiredness
GTKY: Any Vacation plans this summer? i wish we had a real vacation but at this point I don't think I'd enjoy it since I just feel so crappy and tired lately. This Saturday is my baby luncheon. The 30th is a camping day with our group of friends. Our 6th anniversary is July 8th but my little bro is having his rehearsal dinner that night so we'll probably do something the night before. Little bro's wedding on July 14. And if I am not in labor on July 28th we will all be going to DH's cousin's wedding where DD will be a flower girl.
Have a great day!
EDD/How far along - August 3,2012/32weeks 3days
Symptoms check-in/How are you feeling? - Great so far. Some swelling, uncomfortable-ness, LO is running out of room and attacking my ribs, no sickness or anything too serious.
Cravings/Aversions - Apples, watermelon, snow cones, sonic ice, Olive Garden peach tea. I turn my nose up at hamburger meat and pizza..YUCK.
Any appointments? Health concerns? - Next appointment is next Tuesday, and we have been keeping an eye on my BP. Praying it stays down.
Any purchases? Progress on the nursery if you have one? - We have everything basically except the mattress (which is on its way in the mail), the changing table/dresser, and a diaper bag. My family was super generous at my shower and surprised me with a crib, bedding, tons of necessities. Very blessed!
Weight? - As of last week I am up 21lbs. Hoping to not go over 30 being that my starting weight was in the 180's. My OB is happy and content with my progress so far so I am as well.
Team blue/pink/green? - Team BLUE!
Baby Names? - Trace Alan. His name is actually Tracy Alan and he is a third, but he will be going by Trace to cut confussion. Plus I love the nn.
Best thing to happen in the past week/ Worst thing - Best thing would have to be that I got a tan this weekend and my swelling has gone down a little bit today. Worst...hmmm can't think of anything really.
GTKY: Any Vacation plans this summer? - DH's family is from Alabama and own a lake house. We are supposed to go 4th of July for a week as long as my OB approves the vacay. Can't wait to get some sun!
EDD/How far along
29w 2d.
Symptoms check-in/How are you feeling?
I still feel great, honestly. I have some occasional back pain when standing or walking too long, but nothing too bad.
Cravings/Aversions
I still crave beans and lemons.
Any appointments? Health concerns?
My next appt is June 20th. No health concerns. Although I do have to monitor my bp a few days a week until my appt, because of my high bp scare last week. (It was an isolated incident, but she told me to monitor just in case)
Any purchases? Progress on the nursery if you have one?
MIL finished the blanket, so all I have left to do is get a crib skirt, rocking chair cushion, and ORGANIZE!
I bought 2 more cloth diapers, even though I promised myself I wouldnt buy anymore until William is here.
Weight? Im up 17lbs.
Team blue/pink/green? Blue.
Baby Names? William.
Best thing to happen in the past week/ Worst thing
Best: Host for my shower in July finished the invites and they are so cute and simple! Worst: BF from HS ditched me this weekend. :[
GTKY: Any Vacation plans this summer?
Nope. Saving our money for vacation next year! Since I cant drink now anyways. Lol.
EDD/How far along- August 12th, 31W 3D
Symptoms check-in/How are you feeling?- More rib pain, and I've been feeling faint lately.
Cravings/Aversions- I have nectarines at least twice a day.
Any appointments? Health concerns?- My next apt is Thursday, So far so good!
Any purchases? Progress on the nursery if you have one?- We have officially started moving things to make room for my brother to clear out his room that is going to be the nursery!
Weight?- 120
Team blue/pink/green?- Pink!
Baby Names?- Lilliana Drew Marie
Best thing to happen in the past week/ Worst thing- Best- I held my friends newborn. Worst- Some family drama.
GTKY: Any Vacation plans this summer?- Just being a new mom
Have a great day!- You too!
EDD/How far along
Due - August 28th, 29 weeks tomorrow
Symptoms check-in/How are you feeling?
Feeling pretty good, except the occasional sharp pain that almost immediately goes away. Some constipation and water weight gain is suspected.
Cravings/Aversions
I really like fruit or anything sweet right now.
Any appointments? Health concerns?
Gaining too much weight too fast. Since 24 weeks I've gained an average of 2.5 lbs a week. That's just too much!
Any purchases? Progress on the nursery if you have one?
Waiting until the shower to see what we get, then we will go from there.
Weight?
Up 26 lbs and not happy about it. I've still got between 8 and 13 weeks to go!
Team blue/pink/green?
Team blue.
Baby Names?
Decided to go with Albert Marcellus. The first name is after my maternal grandfather and the middle name is after my husband's paternal grandfather's middle name.
Best thing to happen in the past week/ Worst thing
Best thing - found out I did not have gestational diabetes and that I was not anemic.
Worst thing - Can't figure out why I'm gaining so much weight. Going to try using a stool softener.
GTKY: Any Vacation plans this summer?
No real vacation plans. We are going away for a baseball game this weekend, though, which should be fun.
EDD/How far along August 14, 30 weeks 6 days
Symptoms check-in/How are you feeling? Had heartburn pretty bad for awhile, but I took one Zantac last Thursday and it hasn't came back since? I am not going to complain, but I thought it was strange. I am pretty done being pregnant, I hate feeling so out of shape and I am ready to see my pretty girl.
Cravings/Aversions Cereal! I usually hate it, but I can't get enough of it.
Any appointments? Health concerns? Found out that I passed my GD test last Monday, 3D ultrasound last Wednesday, and my next appointment is at 33 weeks.
Any purchases? Progress on the nursery if you have one? Mostly finished. MH has to install a window this weekend (they were awful in her room so we replaced them and 2 others in our home). We have to bring a dresser upstairs, hang up a few pictures and wash/put away the clothes I already have. We have our shower in 2 weeks and it is at our home so I would like the nursery ready to go!
Weight? Up 25lbs at my 30 week appointment (not too happy about it but trying to not worry)
Team blue/pink/green? PINK!
Baby Names? Addison Lynne
Best thing to happen in the past week/ Worst thing Found out my best friend will be able to be our childcare provider!! Have to write someone up at work and confront them about it (normally this wouldn't bother me, but I am so emotional and she always has a bad attitude, hopefully I can stay calm).
GTKY: Any Vacation plans this summer? After LO is born (at about 6 weeks), we will be traveling 14 hours to Phoenix. We are going to seperate it and stop half way (there and back), but we are going there so that my grandparents (her only great grandparents) will be able to meet her. It will be nice to have hubby around for a good 10 days (he is a baby god! LOL).
EDD/How far along: August 10th/31.5 weeks, but the doctor says our little guy is measuring a few weeks ahead!
Symptoms check-in/How are you feeling? HOT. I've always hated hot weather, but being pregnant in the 90 degree weather this weekend just sent me over the edge. Besides that, pretty good...I just miss being able to put my shoes on.
Cravings/Aversions: Watermelon, kool-aid, banana slurpees
Any appointments? Health concerns? Not this week, but Monday! My doctor put me on maternity/medical leave today due to pre-term contractions today.
Any purchases? Progress on the nursery if you have one? No. SO is refinishing the dresser tomorrow when it stops raining and then we're going to begin moving everything into the nursery. I cannot wait!
Weight? 215...gained 7 pounds since the beginning (because I lost 15 in first tri)
Team blue/pink/green? Blue!
Baby Names? Sergio, after his dad.
Best thing to happen in the past week/ Worst thing: I was put on maternity leave, and I'm just so excited to have time to breathe and enjoy the summer. Worst thing was probably the realization that I have to buy MORE maternity clothes...I hate spending money on clothes I'm going to wear for two months. I'm growing too fast! And I cried over my stretch marks the other day, but eh.
GTKY: Any Vacation plans this summer? Canada for a day for our family reunion and that's about it.
SCANDAL!
EDD/How far along? 8/15. 30w5d
SCI/How are you feeling? Tired!
Cravings/Aversions: Nothing really.
Any appointments? Next Thursday
Purchases/Progress on nursery: Nursery is painted and the rug is in. We brought a bunch of stuff down from the attic so I can start cleaning/organizing it.
Weight: +11lbs
Team Blue
Baby Names? Charles Jason
Best thing to happen in the past week? Finally making progress with baby stuff
DS2 8/21/12
DD 9/26/14
Baby #4 edd 2/11/19
EDD/How far along August 31st, 28w5d
Symptoms check-in/How are you feeling? Large, pretty exhausted and some minor back aches and pains.
Cravings/Aversions flavored triscuits with cheese, peaches, bagels and cream cheese, 2% milk (so weird!)
Any appointments? Health concerns? Had my 3-hour glucose test on Friday and waiting for results. Crossing my fingers! We have a meet & greet with a pediatrician next week and another regular OB appt as well.
Any purchases? Progress on the nursery if you have one? Just finished sewing up some rocking chair cushion covers and made a pinterest-inspired wall hanging, which I'm pretty stoked on! Otherwise just waiting for bedding to be shipped this week and maternity photos to be taken so we can hang some pics from that.
Weight? At 27 weeks I was up 23 lbs. and they definitely frowned upon me for that one. Now I'm nervous everytime I have to weigh in! Not because I feel unhealthy or that I'm overdoing it, but I feel judged...
Team blue/pink/green? Pink!!!
Baby Names? Evie Joy
Best thing to happen in the past week/ Worst thing? Best: finishing my nursery projects, celebrating a friend at her bridal shower, finding out some big ticket baby items are being purchased for us (stroller & breast pump)! Worst: 3-hour glucose test!!!
GTKY: Any Vacation plans this summer? No, saving our money for when I'm not pregs and can partake in some adult bevs
My mom and sister are coming to Seattle from San Diego for my baby shower though, so I will take a day or two off work to spend time with them and consider that a mini-vaca!
I like reading all the check-ins! We're getting so close!!
June 11, 2012
EDD/How far along: August 15 - 30w
Symptoms check-in/How are you feeling? Got PG heartburn for the first time this weekend . . . Man oh Man do I understand what all you ladies were talking about ughhhhhh
Cravings/Aversions: Salty foods and fruit and more fruit
Any appointments? Health concerns? Next Monday for a regular check up, just low blood pressure that they want me to watch now
Any purchases? Progress on the nursery if you have one? No purchases but SO did put the crib and changing table together today I can?t wait to get home and see it
Weight? 26 pounds but mostly belly
Team blue/pink/green? PINK!
Baby Names? Still nothing . . . L
Best thing to happen in the past week/Worst thing: I was able to accomplish a lot of work this past week so that was good and I am less stressed about it now. Also, family from out of town is in visiting YAY! Having to deal with difficult people that really don?t need to be!
GTKY: Any vacation plans this summer? Nothing, saving all of my PTO for when LO get?s here but I wish I could have just a four day weekend to travel!
EDD/How far along-AUG 7th 31w 6d
Symptoms check-in/How are you feeling?-tired and irritable
Cravings/Aversions-fruit and oreos
Any appointments? Health concerns?-growth sono tomorrow
Any purchases? Progress on the nursery if you have one?-no progress. waiting until after the baby shower
Weight?-up 17lbs
Team blue/pink/green? blue
Baby Names?-Nolan Thomas
Best thing to happen in the past week/ Worst thing-making progress on our kitchen remodel.
GTKY: Any Vacation plans this summer?-no vacation plans
EDD/How far along 30 w 4 days
Symptoms check-in/How are you feeling? Besides hip and back pain I am doing pretty good. I am just really tired too.
Cravings/Aversions -I still can't do pickles but I don't really have any cravings.
Any appointments? Health concerns? - I go for my next appt tomorrow. It is the start of my every two weeks appts! Eeek
Any purchases? Progress on the nursery if you have one? - We still haven't done anything yet. I have my first baby shower on the 1st so hopefully after that we will get a move on it.
Weight? - I am up about 2lbs from my pre-pregnancy weight.
Team blue/pink/green? - blue
Baby Names? - Jayce
Best thing to happen in the past week/ Worst thing - Nothing really exciting happened.
GTKY: Any Vacation plans this summer? - We aren't going on a trip this year. Hopefully next.
EDD/How far along? 31 weeks 1 day, EDD 8/12/12
Symptoms check-in/How are you feeling? Started to have crazy nausea in the morning, RLP, and stiff joints. Still tired all the time too
Cravings/Aversions chicken quesadillas!
Any appointments? Health concerns? Had one today, everything was great. Stable blood pressure, weight was good, strong heartbeat. Have to go to the high risk OB thursday (on meds for high BP) for a growth scan just to make sure everything is still okay.
Any purchases? Progress on the nursery if you have one? Finally got the glider and am just starting on the nursery
Weight? Still down from my first appt
Team blue/pink/green? Pink!
Baby Names? Riley Elizabeth
Best thing to happen in the past week/ Worst thing Best thing:
GTKY: Any Vacation plans this summer?
EDD/How far along: 31 weeks 1 day, EDD 8/12/12
Symptoms check-in/How are you feeling? some RLP, nausea in the mornings, stiff joints, and still tired ALL the time
Cravings/Aversions...chocolate peanut butter ice cream and chicken quesadillas. yum!
Any appointments? Health concerns? Had one today, everything was good! I have to see the high risk OB thursday though for a growth scan (on meds for high blood pressure) just to make sure shes growing okay
Any purchases? Progress on the nursery if you have one? No purchases but just had a surprise work shower and get some adorable outfits, blankets, bath tub, and gift cards! Finally got the glider in the nursery from my SIL and my boyfriend put together the exersaucer we got from someone who cant come to my shower (even though she wont use it until shes like 2 months old, he was too excited to wait
Weight? right on track
Team blue/pink/green? Pink!
Baby Names? Riley Elizabeth
Best thing to happen in the past week/ Worst thing Best thing: Had an amazing surprise baby shower at work /Worst thing: the exhaust on my car is currently being held on by bungee cords
ugh hopefully getting fixed soon
GTKY: Any Vacation plans this summer? We will be spending a lot of time at the beach on the cape at my boyfriend's family house. Cant wait!
EDD/How far along: August 11th / 31 weeks 2 days
Symptoms check-in/How are you feeling? Tired and swollen
Cravings/Aversions: I have only had a couple cravings, most of them are for spicy things (I craved a burger with Jalapenos the other day and I love salsa and pepper jack cheese)
Any appointments? Health concerns? Every two weeks. Blood pressure is a concern along with swelling. 24 hour urine test this week.
Any purchases? Progress on the nursery if you have one? Crib is fully up and together along with bedding. Swing is up and I have pulled out the playpen to see if I could get it all together with all the new additions this one has (it took a little but I got it and can now put it up in 5 minutes with all attachments).
Weight? +19lbs
Team blue/pink/green? Pink
Baby Names? Aria Brianne
Best thing to happen in the past week/ Worst thing: Best thing to happen was taking my final and getting a 95% for my Ethics class (I am going for my law degree). The worst was the car ride and subsquent swelling over the weekend.
GTKY: Any Vacation plans this summer? No vacation plans. My last trip was at 31 weeks and the way back was miserable. My hubby and I drove to the FL/AL line to meet my mom so our kids could go on a two week vacation and we could have a little break with just my husband and I (and work) before the baby comes.
EDD/How far along - 31 weeks Tuesday
Symptoms check-in/How are you feeling? - More tired but overall ok
Cravings/Aversions - FOOD
Any appointments? Health concerns? I'm going weekly since being in the hospital for contractions
Any purchases? Progress on the nursery if you have one? - No new purchases. We have 2 different going home outfits.
Weight? - Holding steady
Team blue/pink/green? - Sneaky
Baby Names? - ??????
Best thing to happen in the past week/ Worst thing - Too much to type out in both good and bad
GTKY: Any Vacation plans this summer? - None until the baby is born...we are going to my home town to see friends and family.
EDD/How far along
Symptoms check-in/How are you feeling?
Cravings/Aversions-chips and salsa/fruit
Any appointments? Health concerns? constipation is kicking in, first time ever having it
Any purchases? Progress on the nursery if you have one? Still no real nursery progress
Weight? gained 20 total so far
Team blue/pink/green? Pink
Baby Names? Babys name is Scarlet
Best thing to happen in the past week/ Worst thingHad ultrasound, got to see baby swallowing and sticking out tounge. Worst thing-insomnia
GTKY: Any Vacation plans this summer? Hubby and I planning a long weekend to casino resort
EDD/How far along 31 wks 5 days 8.9.12
Symptoms check-in/How are you feeling?
Feeling pretty good, I get random pains and my ribcage feels bruised but yup.
Cravings/Aversions
Crystal Light ice cold!!!!
Any appointments? Health concerns?
Have my next appointment on Friday the 15th. After going to L&D last week I have had continuous contractions since then, but baby has moving well since then!
Any purchases? Progress on the nursery if you have one?
No new purchases, we do have to buy a car seat though and I am hoping to do that this weekend! Nursery is still at about 90% complete and hoping to have that done in the next 3-4 weeks!
Weight?
up a total of 16 pounds...who knows what the doctor's scale will say though
Team blue/pink/green? Blue
Baby Names? Bennett Remington
Best thing to happen in the past week/ Worst thing
Best Thing would be that we got an unexpected ultrasound that lasted about 30 minutes!!! Worse Thing would be my trip to L&D and we got the ultrasound because I wasn't feeling movement, but thankfully everything was okay with Bennett!
GTKY: Any Vacation plans this summer?
No plans, I spent a month in the States in April/May so that was my vacation! Otherwise DH and I plan to hit up the beach on the weekends, and maybe do some tours of the island before August. Also my family (parents and sister) will be here August 5th and staying for a few weeks, so that is also like a vacation!