Let's Dish!

Last weekend, Brian and I decided to try a place called "Let's Dish". It was fun way to spend an hour together and we made 8 meals (4 different types) for after the baby is born. It was very convenient and they have pre-made labels and cooking directions that we could put right in the bag!




I am looking forward to trying the dishes that we made:

Dry Rubbed Chicken with Parmesan Potatoes
Tropical Shrimp with Mango-Rum glaze
Bacon Wrapped Pork chops with ranch potatoes
and Teriyaki pork tenderloin with cashew pineapple rice.

Update

36 Weeks (June 19, 2010)

The last few weeks have been busy getting things ready, but as of last Wednesday I am relaxing a lot more than I had planned. My blood pressure increased dramatically and the doctor advised me to take it easy. This is something that has been more difficult than I had thought it would be. My mind is racing with things that need to be done (or I guess things I WANT to get done)!

My managers have been great by moving me out of the most stressful departments to areas that I can sit more and try and keep relaxed. The good news is my appointment today went well, and although my blood pressure is still a bit high, the swelling is down and there aren't any other indicators of preeclampsia. Yippee for a super low salt diet! No canned food for me until the baby comes.

One other new and exciting thing for us is we are now getting our weekly box of fresh veggies from our enrollment with a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA). We get different vegetables, some that I have never even heard of, each week and it is a challenge to get them all used up before the next week. Here are some pictures of the last 2 weeks.

Anyone know how I can use Hakurei Turnips?

Baby set-up

Since we are getting down to the final weeks, Brian and I decided to do a bit of set-up around the house.


1. Clean Cars: After looking at these pictures, I am very glad my cousin Beth and sister Stacy were there to help me vacuum and clean my car. I don't think I could get my legs the way Beth's are anymore..... come to think of it.... I don't know that I ever could!
2. Install carseat: Brian assembled the stroller and installed the carseats so that we are ready to go whenever the baby decides to make his/her appearance. I know some might think that it is early, but now I don't have to worry about it anymore. And we have less boxes in our house!



3. Assemble pack-n-play: Mainly I just wanted to see how difficult it was to assemble. Once we found the directions in a random pocket, we didn't have too many problems. It even has setting for music and vibration to soothe the baby.


4. I have also started making double meals and freezing them. Tator tot hotdish and lasagna are done. Next is pulled pork!