Wednesday, September 30, 2009 – Day 199
For me, corduroy pants are the in thing now because I found some from Kohl's that are maternity pants with the stretchy belly band and they rock. I bought a khaki and light brown color and went back tonight and got black and dark brown. I just love them! I can't tell you the last time I bought corduroy pants, but it has been a very long time. Now that my belly has emerged, I am just digging all of the maternity pants and tops that I have. Comfort is key!
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Spicy Foods are the Best
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 – Day 198
Most of you all know that I love spicey food! I love hot salsa, hot sauce, hot wings, etc. Bring it all on. I had a couple friends tell me that they had an aversion to spicey foods when they were pregnant. I was a bit worried in the beginning, but I've had no aversions to any types of foods including spicey food! Mmmm A friend of mine makes awesome salsa and tonight, she gave me two huge containers of it and let me know that they were a bit spicier than her last batch. I was super excited! Another time I eat spicey food is Mexican. For instance, tonight I had a craving for chilli cheese burrritoes from Taco Bell. Of course, each one is fully dipped in 3 to 4 packets of fire sauce. Boy are they good. So, I'm pleased that baby loves spicey foods too.
Another friend did give me a tip, however. She was telling to watch it during breast feeding because it will affect the baby then. Good to know!
Most of you all know that I love spicey food! I love hot salsa, hot sauce, hot wings, etc. Bring it all on. I had a couple friends tell me that they had an aversion to spicey foods when they were pregnant. I was a bit worried in the beginning, but I've had no aversions to any types of foods including spicey food! Mmmm A friend of mine makes awesome salsa and tonight, she gave me two huge containers of it and let me know that they were a bit spicier than her last batch. I was super excited! Another time I eat spicey food is Mexican. For instance, tonight I had a craving for chilli cheese burrritoes from Taco Bell. Of course, each one is fully dipped in 3 to 4 packets of fire sauce. Boy are they good. So, I'm pleased that baby loves spicey foods too.
Another friend did give me a tip, however. She was telling to watch it during breast feeding because it will affect the baby then. Good to know!
Monday, September 28, 2009
Lots of Hiccups
Monday, September 28, 2009 – Day 197
I love my little baby, but this girl gets hiccups at least 4 or 5 times a day. At first, I thought it was the cutest thing. However, there are times, I admit, that I'm thinking 'honey, can you stop for me'...but that's when I'm either working or sleeping. I've read up on hiccups and babies - they are normal. What they also say is that if she has them that much now, she will most likely have them that much when she is born. The poor thing! But I do know that when she does have the hiccups, people are able to feel them if they place their hand on my belly. I was happy to hear that the hiccups have nothing to do with food. When someone asked what type of foods I was eating, I was worried because I love all the bad food I eat and I did not want to have to stop. But I've done my fair portion of research and no signs point to what type of food I'm eating, wfew! But I do feel bad for this cutie patootie because when she gets them, she moves around a lot and Chris and I both think it is because she gets annoyed by them. Aw!
I love my little baby, but this girl gets hiccups at least 4 or 5 times a day. At first, I thought it was the cutest thing. However, there are times, I admit, that I'm thinking 'honey, can you stop for me'...but that's when I'm either working or sleeping. I've read up on hiccups and babies - they are normal. What they also say is that if she has them that much now, she will most likely have them that much when she is born. The poor thing! But I do know that when she does have the hiccups, people are able to feel them if they place their hand on my belly. I was happy to hear that the hiccups have nothing to do with food. When someone asked what type of foods I was eating, I was worried because I love all the bad food I eat and I did not want to have to stop. But I've done my fair portion of research and no signs point to what type of food I'm eating, wfew! But I do feel bad for this cutie patootie because when she gets them, she moves around a lot and Chris and I both think it is because she gets annoyed by them. Aw!
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Mommy's Not the Only One Hobbling Around
Sunday, September 27, 2009 – Day 196
Written by Baby Daddy:
A couple of weeks ago I'm playing soccer Sunday night like always. The ball goes over my head and I'm getting ready to play it off of the boards. I'm completely stopped, waiting for the ball to bounce to me. It takes an awkward bounce and goes to my right. I turn to go after it, and that's when it goes downhill. My knee pops and I immediately collapse. The ref who was halfway down the field said he heard it and also said "I think that was your ACL." I had no idea what he was talking about since I have never had any kind of injury before. One of the most severe things that has caused me to see a doctor was strep throat....pretty weak. Anyway, anyone who knows me knows that I never go to the doctor otherwise. I decided to wait and see how my knee felt in a week. One week goes by and I still cannot bend my knee back. A bunch of people at work see me limping around and basically scare me into getting an MRI. Good thing because it revealed that my ACL was in fact completely torn. My only option now is surgery, because ACL's do not heal themselves. It gets even worse, I'll be on crutches for 2 weeks, will not be able to drive for a month, and will not be back soccer for about a year. I think this could have been a career ender for me. I cannot afford to have another injury like this while taking care of our baby girl. I feel so bad for Angie. Now she has 2 babies to take care of!
Written by Baby Daddy:
A couple of weeks ago I'm playing soccer Sunday night like always. The ball goes over my head and I'm getting ready to play it off of the boards. I'm completely stopped, waiting for the ball to bounce to me. It takes an awkward bounce and goes to my right. I turn to go after it, and that's when it goes downhill. My knee pops and I immediately collapse. The ref who was halfway down the field said he heard it and also said "I think that was your ACL." I had no idea what he was talking about since I have never had any kind of injury before. One of the most severe things that has caused me to see a doctor was strep throat....pretty weak. Anyway, anyone who knows me knows that I never go to the doctor otherwise. I decided to wait and see how my knee felt in a week. One week goes by and I still cannot bend my knee back. A bunch of people at work see me limping around and basically scare me into getting an MRI. Good thing because it revealed that my ACL was in fact completely torn. My only option now is surgery, because ACL's do not heal themselves. It gets even worse, I'll be on crutches for 2 weeks, will not be able to drive for a month, and will not be back soccer for about a year. I think this could have been a career ender for me. I cannot afford to have another injury like this while taking care of our baby girl. I feel so bad for Angie. Now she has 2 babies to take care of!
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Week 27 Down - Starting Week 28
Saturday, September 26, 2009 – Day 195
I can't tell if I think it has gone fast or slow. I am an instant gratification sort of person, so I'm usually in the mentality that I can't wait for things to get here. BUT with pregnancy, I know it is a journey and every step is an awesome bonding experience so I think 9/10 months is a perfect length of time. Then I think it has gone by super fast and I can't believe I'm in my 3rd trimester already. Although, I really didn't start my pregnancy until Month 3 since I was 8 weeks pregnant when I found out. But all in all, I'm at 7 months and my belly is big enough for people to know I'm pregnant. 3 months to go. Chris wanted to know why it isn't 9 months like we've been programmed to think pregnancy is and trying to explain the first month of pre-conception, etc was not my forte.
But looking it up online is explained like this: We all know that pregnancies cover a period of 40 weeks, and if you consider 4 weeks to be a month then you would be correct in saying that a pregnancy covers 10 months. On average though there are actually 4.33 weeks in every month according to the Gregorian calendar that the world goes by. However, neither of these calculations is actually accurate. The way your health care provider will calculate your due date by doing the following: Add nine months and seven days to the date which you started your period (LMP). This would be about 7 days if you were on a 28 day cycle.
So calculating the due date by counting the date of my last period, it would be 40 weeks. Although, I didn't have one, so my due date is measured by the size of baby when I found out I was pregnant. It is a bit confusing and when it hits 36 weeks and I tell people I'm 9 months pregnant, they are going to wonder why I'm not currently in labor. Although - most moms already know it just means I've hit my final month.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Stress & Pregnancy
Friday, September 25th, 2009 – Day 194
I consider myself to be a pretty even keeled person who rarely stresses over things. I actually think I work better under pressure and a little stress here and there. But I guess everyone has a day or two from time to time where the stress level is a bit higher than normal. I wanted to find out how stress directly related to pregnancy, so I did a search. Doesn't look good. Says Stress results in the perception of emotional strain as well as physical responses, such as an increase in heart rate or stress hormones. Some findings have shown that during the first trimester and postpartum stress is felt more deeply, or at least has a greater effect on physical factors.
There seems to be some buffering from the severity of stress in the second trimester and even more so in the third trimester, although no one knows why this is. For instance, one study found that heart rate is less affected by stress (that is, the numbers aren't as high) in expectant mothers during the second and third trimesters compared with women who aren't pregnant. Regardless of the studies, however, it's fair to say that a pregnant woman's emotional response to stress may still be severe.
Well, to me, that doesn't sound good. So to deal with stress, I'll just have to make sure that I don't let things get to me. I want my baby to be safe and sound in her oven and growing normally. I consider myself to be a very happy person pretty much all the time so if I get stressed once in a while, I guess that is okay.
I consider myself to be a pretty even keeled person who rarely stresses over things. I actually think I work better under pressure and a little stress here and there. But I guess everyone has a day or two from time to time where the stress level is a bit higher than normal. I wanted to find out how stress directly related to pregnancy, so I did a search. Doesn't look good. Says Stress results in the perception of emotional strain as well as physical responses, such as an increase in heart rate or stress hormones. Some findings have shown that during the first trimester and postpartum stress is felt more deeply, or at least has a greater effect on physical factors.
There seems to be some buffering from the severity of stress in the second trimester and even more so in the third trimester, although no one knows why this is. For instance, one study found that heart rate is less affected by stress (that is, the numbers aren't as high) in expectant mothers during the second and third trimesters compared with women who aren't pregnant. Regardless of the studies, however, it's fair to say that a pregnant woman's emotional response to stress may still be severe.
Well, to me, that doesn't sound good. So to deal with stress, I'll just have to make sure that I don't let things get to me. I want my baby to be safe and sound in her oven and growing normally. I consider myself to be a very happy person pretty much all the time so if I get stressed once in a while, I guess that is okay.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Halloween for Pregnant Girls
Thursday, September 24th, 2009 – Day 193
Most of you know I do a Halloween Party every year called the Halloween Bus Party www.halloweenbusparty.com. I started it in the year 2000 and this year will be my 10 year anniversary. It was originally my hope to wait until after the Halloween Party this year, as well as our trip to Thailand before we got pregnant. But she couldn't wait and we wouldn't change anything on when we got pregnant this year. We are overjoyed and of course our trip to Thailand can wait. The Halloween Bus Party is a different story. I thought about not having it, but being my 10 year anniversary - I just couldn't do that to all of those 300+ people expecting to attend. So I'm going to have it and already several people have signed up. I've already started the planning process and it is all coming together.
What is ironic about the Halloween party is that I can never decide what I'm going to wear until the last minute. So I already have a hard time deciding what I'm going to wear. But this year, it is even harder because I'm going to be 8 month pregnant. I know of all of the typical pregnancy costumes like the Baker and the Bun in the Oven, Pregnant Nun and Priest, paint my belly like a basketball or fishbowl or watermelon. But I just can't settle on what I want to be. I really want to be something unique. Something that everyone says 'wow, that's clever'. I saw a disco ball costume that was really neat, but it looked like a lot of work. I have a few ideas, but getting it accomplished is going to be the hard part. I'm open to ideas!! I have to be able to still organize the bus party, as well as get onto the buses with ease. But no matter what, I'm sure it will be a lot of fun.
Most of you know I do a Halloween Party every year called the Halloween Bus Party www.halloweenbusparty.com. I started it in the year 2000 and this year will be my 10 year anniversary. It was originally my hope to wait until after the Halloween Party this year, as well as our trip to Thailand before we got pregnant. But she couldn't wait and we wouldn't change anything on when we got pregnant this year. We are overjoyed and of course our trip to Thailand can wait. The Halloween Bus Party is a different story. I thought about not having it, but being my 10 year anniversary - I just couldn't do that to all of those 300+ people expecting to attend. So I'm going to have it and already several people have signed up. I've already started the planning process and it is all coming together.
What is ironic about the Halloween party is that I can never decide what I'm going to wear until the last minute. So I already have a hard time deciding what I'm going to wear. But this year, it is even harder because I'm going to be 8 month pregnant. I know of all of the typical pregnancy costumes like the Baker and the Bun in the Oven, Pregnant Nun and Priest, paint my belly like a basketball or fishbowl or watermelon. But I just can't settle on what I want to be. I really want to be something unique. Something that everyone says 'wow, that's clever'. I saw a disco ball costume that was really neat, but it looked like a lot of work. I have a few ideas, but getting it accomplished is going to be the hard part. I'm open to ideas!! I have to be able to still organize the bus party, as well as get onto the buses with ease. But no matter what, I'm sure it will be a lot of fun.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Ouch - Leg Cramp
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009 – Day 192
Okay, there are a lot of great things about pregnancy, but one thing that I could definitely do without are the leg cramps. I have been taking potassium pills to help, but it never fails - in the middle of the night - I sit up, grab my leg and start rubbing. All the while, trying not to scream out in pain so I don't wake up Chris. All I can say is ouch. I know they are very common, but I didn't get them until now and it seems like every night I get one or sometimes two. But, I know it is all worth it in the end.
Okay, there are a lot of great things about pregnancy, but one thing that I could definitely do without are the leg cramps. I have been taking potassium pills to help, but it never fails - in the middle of the night - I sit up, grab my leg and start rubbing. All the while, trying not to scream out in pain so I don't wake up Chris. All I can say is ouch. I know they are very common, but I didn't get them until now and it seems like every night I get one or sometimes two. But, I know it is all worth it in the end.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
She Gets Hiccups
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009 – Day 191
I know everyone who has been pregnant says 'wait until she gets hiccups.' Well, I finally have felt her have hiccups. Chris was feeling for her and talking like he does every night to see if she'll move. He said 'is that your heartbeat?' I felt my heartbeat and it wasn't what he was feeling and then it dawned on me that she has hiccups. She had them for quite some time. Then the next day, she got them during the middle of the night. It is so precious, but I've heard that as she gets bigger, the hiccups are more noticable and if I'm trying to sleep, they can be disruptive. But it still just seems so precious.
I know everyone who has been pregnant says 'wait until she gets hiccups.' Well, I finally have felt her have hiccups. Chris was feeling for her and talking like he does every night to see if she'll move. He said 'is that your heartbeat?' I felt my heartbeat and it wasn't what he was feeling and then it dawned on me that she has hiccups. She had them for quite some time. Then the next day, she got them during the middle of the night. It is so precious, but I've heard that as she gets bigger, the hiccups are more noticable and if I'm trying to sleep, they can be disruptive. But it still just seems so precious.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Feel Like Al Bundy
Monday, September 21st, 2009 – Day 190
I find myself with my hand partly down the front of my pants waiting to feel baby all the time. Now keep in mind that my pants are much higher than they were before. Every time I do, I feel like Al Bundy. But I just love feeling her move around. She is an active one too. I'm not sure about all the other soon-to-be babies out there, but my little girl is extremely active. I love it and so does her daddy. I know as she gets bigger, she won't be as active because she'll have less room. No matter what, I'm sure I'll still feel like Al Bundy always trying to feel her move.
I find myself with my hand partly down the front of my pants waiting to feel baby all the time. Now keep in mind that my pants are much higher than they were before. Every time I do, I feel like Al Bundy. But I just love feeling her move around. She is an active one too. I'm not sure about all the other soon-to-be babies out there, but my little girl is extremely active. I love it and so does her daddy. I know as she gets bigger, she won't be as active because she'll have less room. No matter what, I'm sure I'll still feel like Al Bundy always trying to feel her move.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Mommy & Daddy Brain at Its Finest
Sunday, September 20th, 2009 – Day 189
Written by Baby Daddy:
Last week Angie had a work even at Eckert's Farm and she had a "Mommy Brain" moment while talking with fellow employees. She was in charge of organizing the event so when people came up, she welcomed them to the event and was getting them to register for a prize. While she was talking to one couple, they had asked her how many people were registered to attend and she replied, "there are 262 people registered to vote." They both looked at each other with confused expressions, while myself and another co-worker of Angie's busted out laughing.
There was also another instance the other night where Angie said to pull around to the "packed barking lot" instead of the obvious.
Now I can say that it's not just happening to her as I've had a few moments of my own. We were pulling up to our friend Lisa's house and I asked Angie if she was home when her car (it's her only car) was sitting right there in the driveway. I'm not sure what was going on there. I keep telling Angie that I did that to make her not feel as bad, but she's knows better.....Darn!!
Written by Baby Daddy:
Last week Angie had a work even at Eckert's Farm and she had a "Mommy Brain" moment while talking with fellow employees. She was in charge of organizing the event so when people came up, she welcomed them to the event and was getting them to register for a prize. While she was talking to one couple, they had asked her how many people were registered to attend and she replied, "there are 262 people registered to vote." They both looked at each other with confused expressions, while myself and another co-worker of Angie's busted out laughing.
There was also another instance the other night where Angie said to pull around to the "packed barking lot" instead of the obvious.
Now I can say that it's not just happening to her as I've had a few moments of my own. We were pulling up to our friend Lisa's house and I asked Angie if she was home when her car (it's her only car) was sitting right there in the driveway. I'm not sure what was going on there. I keep telling Angie that I did that to make her not feel as bad, but she's knows better.....Darn!!
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Entering My Third Trimester
Saturday, September 19th, 2009 – Day 188
I can't believe my third trimester is here! It seems like it has gone so fast and before I know it, it will be time for delivery. I was thinking that 9 months seemed like an eternity, but I do think it is the perfect amount of time. It really is a great time to bond with baby, get things mapped out, and of course bonding time with my hubby. I'm going to be starting my every two week appointments too. But I'm glad to be hitting the backstretch. She's growing fast and I can't wait to meet her.
I can't believe my third trimester is here! It seems like it has gone so fast and before I know it, it will be time for delivery. I was thinking that 9 months seemed like an eternity, but I do think it is the perfect amount of time. It really is a great time to bond with baby, get things mapped out, and of course bonding time with my hubby. I'm going to be starting my every two week appointments too. But I'm glad to be hitting the backstretch. She's growing fast and I can't wait to meet her.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Gestational Diabetes Test
Friday, September 18th, 2009 – Day 187
My doctor told me its time to go get tested for gestational diabetes. I hate giving blood, but knowing this whole process if for my baby - I'm up for the task. Of course I'm praying I don't test positive because it doesn't sound like something anyone would want, but 10% of pregnant women test positive. My grandfather had diabetes but after he became a large in his later years. Hopefully, I okay. I'm planning on going sometime next week to get this done. I'll keep everyone posted on the results.
My doctor told me its time to go get tested for gestational diabetes. I hate giving blood, but knowing this whole process if for my baby - I'm up for the task. Of course I'm praying I don't test positive because it doesn't sound like something anyone would want, but 10% of pregnant women test positive. My grandfather had diabetes but after he became a large in his later years. Hopefully, I okay. I'm planning on going sometime next week to get this done. I'll keep everyone posted on the results.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Babies R Us - Outrageous Shipping
Thursday, September 17th, 2009 – Day 186
I am new to Babies R Us but of course I love having a registry. The first purchase was made from our registry and it was by my dad. He was instructed by my Grandma to go get something big and of course he is a mommy's boy so he gave me a ring to discuss. I just told him to get one of the 3 furniture items from our registry. Chris and I are super excited about the furniture we picked out for our baby girl because the crib converts into a queen headboard/footboard which is perfect because we have two sets of queen mattresses. But this means that she can use this set of furniture her entire young life...maybe even 18 years. So to us, the furniture, although a big expensive, is worth the investment. My dad lives in Springfield, IL and I wasn't even thinking about shipping or anything like that mainly because I wasn't quite sure what it all entails. So my dad goes on the registry and picks out the large dresser for $359. But what happened when he went to pay was Babies R Us tacked on $160 in shipping charges and $40 in taxes. So his bill came out to be over $550 dollars. Of course, had I known, I would have had him mail us a check, we would have gone up to Babies R Us down the road from us and purchased it there. The sale went through and eventhough my dad tried to cancel, it was too late and the item was shipped.
So I'm writing this more to let people know that if you see something on our registry and don't want to pay for the shipping, let us know - we'll pick it up at the store near our house. We hate hearing about people having to pay outrageous shipping. Sorry dad!
I am new to Babies R Us but of course I love having a registry. The first purchase was made from our registry and it was by my dad. He was instructed by my Grandma to go get something big and of course he is a mommy's boy so he gave me a ring to discuss. I just told him to get one of the 3 furniture items from our registry. Chris and I are super excited about the furniture we picked out for our baby girl because the crib converts into a queen headboard/footboard which is perfect because we have two sets of queen mattresses. But this means that she can use this set of furniture her entire young life...maybe even 18 years. So to us, the furniture, although a big expensive, is worth the investment. My dad lives in Springfield, IL and I wasn't even thinking about shipping or anything like that mainly because I wasn't quite sure what it all entails. So my dad goes on the registry and picks out the large dresser for $359. But what happened when he went to pay was Babies R Us tacked on $160 in shipping charges and $40 in taxes. So his bill came out to be over $550 dollars. Of course, had I known, I would have had him mail us a check, we would have gone up to Babies R Us down the road from us and purchased it there. The sale went through and eventhough my dad tried to cancel, it was too late and the item was shipped.
So I'm writing this more to let people know that if you see something on our registry and don't want to pay for the shipping, let us know - we'll pick it up at the store near our house. We hate hearing about people having to pay outrageous shipping. Sorry dad!
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
One of My Best Friends is also Pregnant - Yay
Wednesday, September 16th, 2009 – Day 185
One of my best friends called me yesterday and told me she is 3 months pregnant. We had a great conversation about good books we've read, some of the funny pregnancy stupids stories, acne, guessing the gender, flutters/kicks, etc. It just is crazy how life changes and I look back to when she and I were in college days, when we lived together and just the last times we've partied together. Boy have we had some great times. It is really great that she and her husband have gotten pregnant - I know they've been trying. I have another BFF who I also am praying for to get pregnant soon. Heck, why don't all of my BFFs get pregnant all at the same time - now that'd be something. Although my older BFFs might shoot me!
One of my best friends called me yesterday and told me she is 3 months pregnant. We had a great conversation about good books we've read, some of the funny pregnancy stupids stories, acne, guessing the gender, flutters/kicks, etc. It just is crazy how life changes and I look back to when she and I were in college days, when we lived together and just the last times we've partied together. Boy have we had some great times. It is really great that she and her husband have gotten pregnant - I know they've been trying. I have another BFF who I also am praying for to get pregnant soon. Heck, why don't all of my BFFs get pregnant all at the same time - now that'd be something. Although my older BFFs might shoot me!
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Ouch - That's what that is?
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009 – Day 184
Okay, I hate to bring up such a bad topic, but I honestly did not know what hemorroids were until now. I have heard the term, I know a zillion people who have had them, but I personally did not know (same with heartburn). However, I was telling Chris that I needed to talk to my doctor because I have a 'situation' down there. Luckily, I can talk to Chris about anything so when I told him what was going on - he said 'oh that's called hemorroids'. Well, I had no idea and honestly, I wish I had no idea because it is not a day in the park. But in all of my pregnancy books, they tell you that it is very common for pregnant women to get hemoroids. Darn the luck, I thought I'd slip by without that ailment. Well, I will still be bringing it up with my doc at my next visit and see if he has any remedies. Ugh!
Okay, I hate to bring up such a bad topic, but I honestly did not know what hemorroids were until now. I have heard the term, I know a zillion people who have had them, but I personally did not know (same with heartburn). However, I was telling Chris that I needed to talk to my doctor because I have a 'situation' down there. Luckily, I can talk to Chris about anything so when I told him what was going on - he said 'oh that's called hemorroids'. Well, I had no idea and honestly, I wish I had no idea because it is not a day in the park. But in all of my pregnancy books, they tell you that it is very common for pregnant women to get hemoroids. Darn the luck, I thought I'd slip by without that ailment. Well, I will still be bringing it up with my doc at my next visit and see if he has any remedies. Ugh!
Monday, September 14, 2009
A Friend's Baby Shower
Monday, September 14th, 2009 – Day 183
Went to a friend's baby shower yesterday and now that I'm pregnant, I have a bigger appreciation for them. It was a very nice shower and it was well attended, as was expected since my friend Meghan has 46 cousins. Of course there was the cutest little girl there who had brown hair, brown eyes and was very vocal. She was very entertaining to watch and said the cutest things. It just made me start to ponder what our little girl will look like. It is such a crazy thing to try to guess what she looks like, but part of the fun. My friend Meghan is a few weeks ahead of me and is also registered at Babies R Us. I think she got a lot of great gifts and she thinks she's having a boy...they didn't find out the gender. Another possibly boyfriend for my soon-to-be angel.
Went to a friend's baby shower yesterday and now that I'm pregnant, I have a bigger appreciation for them. It was a very nice shower and it was well attended, as was expected since my friend Meghan has 46 cousins. Of course there was the cutest little girl there who had brown hair, brown eyes and was very vocal. She was very entertaining to watch and said the cutest things. It just made me start to ponder what our little girl will look like. It is such a crazy thing to try to guess what she looks like, but part of the fun. My friend Meghan is a few weeks ahead of me and is also registered at Babies R Us. I think she got a lot of great gifts and she thinks she's having a boy...they didn't find out the gender. Another possibly boyfriend for my soon-to-be angel.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Bonding Time with Baby
Sunday, September 13th, 2009 – Day 182
Written by Baby Daddy
It's neat to see my wife getting bigger because I know our little girl is growing. I do speak to her all of the time and often tell her she is just like her ornery mother! I think she likes to play hide and seek with daddy, but sometimes she kicks and moves a ton. I got some advice the other day about changing diapers from the guy we bought our rings from at the Diamond Shop in Clayton. It is amazing how the news of an upcoming baby brings about lots of conversation about babies. He proceeds to tell me that when I am home with the baby, particularly if I take off for a couple weeks, that I should always change the diaper. To not let my wife change it the entire time I'm there. The reason why is because it is bonding time that baby gets with daddy that he otherwise would not get because daddies can't breastfeed and take off for an entire maternity leave, usually. So by changing the baby's diaper, it is minutes/hours/days spent one-on-one to bond. I thought it was a great way to look at getting extra bonding time with my baby.
Written by Baby Daddy
It's neat to see my wife getting bigger because I know our little girl is growing. I do speak to her all of the time and often tell her she is just like her ornery mother! I think she likes to play hide and seek with daddy, but sometimes she kicks and moves a ton. I got some advice the other day about changing diapers from the guy we bought our rings from at the Diamond Shop in Clayton. It is amazing how the news of an upcoming baby brings about lots of conversation about babies. He proceeds to tell me that when I am home with the baby, particularly if I take off for a couple weeks, that I should always change the diaper. To not let my wife change it the entire time I'm there. The reason why is because it is bonding time that baby gets with daddy that he otherwise would not get because daddies can't breastfeed and take off for an entire maternity leave, usually. So by changing the baby's diaper, it is minutes/hours/days spent one-on-one to bond. I thought it was a great way to look at getting extra bonding time with my baby.
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Irritability Factor
Saturday, September 12th, 2009 – Day 181
So pregnancy has been smooth sailing up until this week. The irritability factor finally has set in. I'm not sure if it is my clothes, but it just seemed like I could not get comfortable for 10 or so minutes at a time. I had a crazy busy work week, one day working for 12 hours, so that may have been a factor. All I know is that I was determined to get to the store and buy bigger pants and a bigger bra (yes again). When I cross my legs, which I love to do, it makes my belly cramp and so I'm not able to do that very long. My maternity pants that I bought a few weeks ago are now too big. A week or so ago, I still had a small bump, but she's finally emerged and my belly is in full force - yay. But I think this means she is going to get bigger and quicker now. I'm excited about her growth, so the irritability factor is worth it.
So pregnancy has been smooth sailing up until this week. The irritability factor finally has set in. I'm not sure if it is my clothes, but it just seemed like I could not get comfortable for 10 or so minutes at a time. I had a crazy busy work week, one day working for 12 hours, so that may have been a factor. All I know is that I was determined to get to the store and buy bigger pants and a bigger bra (yes again). When I cross my legs, which I love to do, it makes my belly cramp and so I'm not able to do that very long. My maternity pants that I bought a few weeks ago are now too big. A week or so ago, I still had a small bump, but she's finally emerged and my belly is in full force - yay. But I think this means she is going to get bigger and quicker now. I'm excited about her growth, so the irritability factor is worth it.
Friday, September 11, 2009
More Time with Daddy
Friday, September 11th, 2009 – Day 180
As most of you know, Chris - my hard working husband, has had two jobs since I've known him. He works a full 40+ hour work week at Fabick and then a part time 3 days per week at Home Depot. He was supposed to quit over a year ago and he kept pushing it off from April 15th, to September 15 to December 15th. This entire year, I've just figured he'd push it off...but since baby will be coming soon, Chris has decided more time at home with me and baby are what he wants. He has plans to give his notice soon and I can't tell you how excited I am. He already works hard and he'll love having even more time at home spending quality time with me and the his little pot pie.
As most of you know, Chris - my hard working husband, has had two jobs since I've known him. He works a full 40+ hour work week at Fabick and then a part time 3 days per week at Home Depot. He was supposed to quit over a year ago and he kept pushing it off from April 15th, to September 15 to December 15th. This entire year, I've just figured he'd push it off...but since baby will be coming soon, Chris has decided more time at home with me and baby are what he wants. He has plans to give his notice soon and I can't tell you how excited I am. He already works hard and he'll love having even more time at home spending quality time with me and the his little pot pie.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
My Belly has Emerged
Thursday, September 10th, 2009 – Day 179
The weekend before last, I was still not showing enough for people to be confident in asking me whether I was pregnant or not. But somewhere during this past week, my belly has popped. Someone who saw me from one weekend to the next, like my mother-n-law, were amazed at the growth. I think my baby girl is finally tired of everyone saying how small my belly is, so she's making her presence known. I had the check-out lady from Wal-Mart ask me if I was pregnant. She has been the first and only person to ask me. So I'm 6 months pregnant and no one has been confident enough to ask me...well that is all about to change. My belly has grown beyond my boobs, finally. Besides noticing it, my belly itches all the time, so I definitely know its growing. Yay! I love it.
The weekend before last, I was still not showing enough for people to be confident in asking me whether I was pregnant or not. But somewhere during this past week, my belly has popped. Someone who saw me from one weekend to the next, like my mother-n-law, were amazed at the growth. I think my baby girl is finally tired of everyone saying how small my belly is, so she's making her presence known. I had the check-out lady from Wal-Mart ask me if I was pregnant. She has been the first and only person to ask me. So I'm 6 months pregnant and no one has been confident enough to ask me...well that is all about to change. My belly has grown beyond my boobs, finally. Besides noticing it, my belly itches all the time, so I definitely know its growing. Yay! I love it.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Flowers for the Pregnant Girl
Wednesday, September 9th, 2009 – Day 178
The other day, Chris and I were at Trader Joe's getting some cases of wine for a company event I was organizing. We are at the check-out and the lady behind the register says 'well when you drink all of this wine tonight, I just want you to know that we are open at 9:00am tomorrow if you need to pick up more.' I told her it wouldn't be me drinking all of this wine, while rubbing my belly. But told her that perhaps my husband, as I pointed at him, would possibly drink it all - and we laughed. She then asked when we were due and what we were having. We told her all that we knew. She was so excited for us and was really sweet. We paid our tab, walked out of the store pushing the cart towards our car, when all of a sudden, we hear someone behind us saying 'excuse me, excuse me.' I recognized the voice as the lady at the cash register. When I turned around, she was holding a huge bouquet of flowers saying 'these are for you, congratulations on your little girl.' We were both so shocked, we didn't even know what to say. I know I said thanks, but didn't give her the appreciative thanks she deserved. How sweet was that and just because I was pregnant! The flowers sit on my desk at work. When people ask me where I got them, they are amazed at the stories. I am already spoiled because I have two bouquets of flowers already on my desk from my sweet hubby. So now my desk looks like a nursery! I'm lucky!
The other day, Chris and I were at Trader Joe's getting some cases of wine for a company event I was organizing. We are at the check-out and the lady behind the register says 'well when you drink all of this wine tonight, I just want you to know that we are open at 9:00am tomorrow if you need to pick up more.' I told her it wouldn't be me drinking all of this wine, while rubbing my belly. But told her that perhaps my husband, as I pointed at him, would possibly drink it all - and we laughed. She then asked when we were due and what we were having. We told her all that we knew. She was so excited for us and was really sweet. We paid our tab, walked out of the store pushing the cart towards our car, when all of a sudden, we hear someone behind us saying 'excuse me, excuse me.' I recognized the voice as the lady at the cash register. When I turned around, she was holding a huge bouquet of flowers saying 'these are for you, congratulations on your little girl.' We were both so shocked, we didn't even know what to say. I know I said thanks, but didn't give her the appreciative thanks she deserved. How sweet was that and just because I was pregnant! The flowers sit on my desk at work. When people ask me where I got them, they are amazed at the stories. I am already spoiled because I have two bouquets of flowers already on my desk from my sweet hubby. So now my desk looks like a nursery! I'm lucky!
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Our Little Pot Pie
Tuesday, September 8th, 2009 – Day 177
Sometimes when I wake up in the middle of the night, I find myself laying on my back. Although I try to stay on my sides - I can never help how I wake up. But sometimes, when I do wake up on my back, I can tell that she has moved into a little ball that sits on the very top of my belly. It almost resembles a volcano because some how, she has curled up in the fetal position and is in a little ball. It is the cutest thing. I'm not sure how she can get up there so high on my belly. I can feel her butt, head and sometimes her limbs. But as soon as I start she feels me, she'll move and then she's gone back deeper inside my belly. But I just love it. I told Chris about it and to see if he wanted me to wake him up the next time. He said yes. So last night I woke up early in the morning and there she was again, in a little ball on the top of my stomach - like a belly on top of a belly. I woke Chris up as fast as I could and he got a chance to see and feel her in that position. He just couldn't believe it. He kept feeling her butt and head and then she must have woken up and moved out of sight. But he was so excited to be able to see her like that. He said, it was like she was a little Pot Pie. So now he's been calling her his little Pot Pie - so cute.
Sometimes when I wake up in the middle of the night, I find myself laying on my back. Although I try to stay on my sides - I can never help how I wake up. But sometimes, when I do wake up on my back, I can tell that she has moved into a little ball that sits on the very top of my belly. It almost resembles a volcano because some how, she has curled up in the fetal position and is in a little ball. It is the cutest thing. I'm not sure how she can get up there so high on my belly. I can feel her butt, head and sometimes her limbs. But as soon as I start she feels me, she'll move and then she's gone back deeper inside my belly. But I just love it. I told Chris about it and to see if he wanted me to wake him up the next time. He said yes. So last night I woke up early in the morning and there she was again, in a little ball on the top of my stomach - like a belly on top of a belly. I woke Chris up as fast as I could and he got a chance to see and feel her in that position. He just couldn't believe it. He kept feeling her butt and head and then she must have woken up and moved out of sight. But he was so excited to be able to see her like that. He said, it was like she was a little Pot Pie. So now he's been calling her his little Pot Pie - so cute.
Monday, September 7, 2009
Baby Loves 3 Day Weekends
Monday, September 7th, 2009 – Day 176
Since mommy and daddy love 3 day weekends, of course baby does too. Although, on this holiday, Labor Day, I put everyone to work. I had a company event that I wanted to set up for at work because no one would be there and I wouldn't have time the next day during work hours to set up. So we went to Sams, Trader Joes and some other places, then went to my work and moved boxes, set up catering tables, drink tables, etc. It took us about 4 hours to get everything ready. I am very lucky to have such a wonderful husband to help me! But Labor Day is still nice because we got to sleep in and spend extra time together as a family.
Since mommy and daddy love 3 day weekends, of course baby does too. Although, on this holiday, Labor Day, I put everyone to work. I had a company event that I wanted to set up for at work because no one would be there and I wouldn't have time the next day during work hours to set up. So we went to Sams, Trader Joes and some other places, then went to my work and moved boxes, set up catering tables, drink tables, etc. It took us about 4 hours to get everything ready. I am very lucky to have such a wonderful husband to help me! But Labor Day is still nice because we got to sleep in and spend extra time together as a family.
Sunday, September 6, 2009
The Most Beautiful Thing I've Never Seen
Sunday, September 6th, 2009 – Day 175
Written by Baby Daddy.
I haven't even seen our baby yet, but I already know that she is going to be the most beautiful baby in the world. Today we went to Katma's for a BBQ and everyone was wanting to feel our baby girl kick. I think everyone was able to except for my poor sister (sorry Amber). Baby was also serenaded by Amber & my brother Dakota....the "Growing Pains" theme song. Anyone who has ever unfortunately heard my sister sing knows that she CANNOT SING AT ALL. I'm sure baby was covering her ears.
Written by Baby Daddy.
I haven't even seen our baby yet, but I already know that she is going to be the most beautiful baby in the world. Today we went to Katma's for a BBQ and everyone was wanting to feel our baby girl kick. I think everyone was able to except for my poor sister (sorry Amber). Baby was also serenaded by Amber & my brother Dakota....the "Growing Pains" theme song. Anyone who has ever unfortunately heard my sister sing knows that she CANNOT SING AT ALL. I'm sure baby was covering her ears.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
In all my Dreams, I'm Pregnant
Saturday, September 5th, 2009 – Day 174
They say you have more vivid dreams during pregnancy, and I can attest, it's true. Almost every dream seems so real. And in every dream, I'm pregnant. It's amazing to me how that happens. Last night, I dreamt I could see her entire leg sticking out of my belly. In the dream, I had Chris take a picture of her leg and her foot. Then she kicked while we were taking the picture and she kicked - her foot hit my boob and caused a hole just to the left of my nipple and milk started coming out. Isn't that weird the things we dream about. Later in the dream, Chris and I got into a huge fight because he was telling me I was trying to sneak wine at dinner. He said he saw me have 3 big gulps of white wine and in the dream I denied it. We fought over it all night. It just makes me laugh.
They say you have more vivid dreams during pregnancy, and I can attest, it's true. Almost every dream seems so real. And in every dream, I'm pregnant. It's amazing to me how that happens. Last night, I dreamt I could see her entire leg sticking out of my belly. In the dream, I had Chris take a picture of her leg and her foot. Then she kicked while we were taking the picture and she kicked - her foot hit my boob and caused a hole just to the left of my nipple and milk started coming out. Isn't that weird the things we dream about. Later in the dream, Chris and I got into a huge fight because he was telling me I was trying to sneak wine at dinner. He said he saw me have 3 big gulps of white wine and in the dream I denied it. We fought over it all night. It just makes me laugh.
Friday, September 4, 2009
Doctor says Everything is Perfect
Friday, September 4th, 2009 – Day 173
We had our 25 week doctor's appointment today and the first thing they do is measure my weight. I was not sure how much I had gained but was hoping it wasn't over any norm. Looks like I've only gained 12 pounds so far in this pregnancy...of course I can't tell if that sounds like a little or a lot, but I'm sure at least 5 of those pounds has to be in my boobs! But she's growing more rapidly now, so I'm sure I'll start gaining more weight as she progresses. Doc said it is exactly where he wants me to be, so that is always good to hear. He said our ultrasounds were perfect and there weren't any sort of negative signs. We talked about some other stuff, but it looked like all is great - yay! We did get to hear the heartbeat again and I thought I was going to do so well and not tear up, but nope - the tears of joy started to fall. But I'm happy to hear all is going great and we are on schedule. He said that our due date is even more confirmed as 12-20, so that is good to know.
We had our 25 week doctor's appointment today and the first thing they do is measure my weight. I was not sure how much I had gained but was hoping it wasn't over any norm. Looks like I've only gained 12 pounds so far in this pregnancy...of course I can't tell if that sounds like a little or a lot, but I'm sure at least 5 of those pounds has to be in my boobs! But she's growing more rapidly now, so I'm sure I'll start gaining more weight as she progresses. Doc said it is exactly where he wants me to be, so that is always good to hear. He said our ultrasounds were perfect and there weren't any sort of negative signs. We talked about some other stuff, but it looked like all is great - yay! We did get to hear the heartbeat again and I thought I was going to do so well and not tear up, but nope - the tears of joy started to fall. But I'm happy to hear all is going great and we are on schedule. He said that our due date is even more confirmed as 12-20, so that is good to know.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Does my baby speak spanish?
Thursday, September 3rd, 2009 – Day 172
So I was over at Lisa's house tonight watching TV and eating a ginormous pizza she got from Sam's. I was flipping through channels through all 100 of them a few times and nothing looked good. She didn't have a preference either. I was in the 80's when I realized there was something good on an earlier channel. I was thinking it was channel 16, so I typed that in and noticed it was on a commercial. So we sat there and waited and when the series came on, I said, no this isn't it. So I went up to channel 17 and it was on a commercial with a white pregnant women sitting on a park bench, so we sat there and waited again. All of a sudden I hear Lisa laughing hysterically and by that time I finally caught on because she said 'the Spanish channel, I hope baby can translate'. It was one of those, you had to be there moments, but I was laughing so hard I was in tears. Every day I do something just so airheadish. But we have some good laughs. Of course I blame it on the pregnancy stupids. Now I have friends who do some funny stuff from time to time and I blame it on the sympathy pregnancy stupids. It's great having a reason to be an airhead, which is so far from my usual self. But every day, I do at least one or two things and I just have to laugh at myself! I'm sure it will get worse as time progresses. Oh baby!
So I was over at Lisa's house tonight watching TV and eating a ginormous pizza she got from Sam's. I was flipping through channels through all 100 of them a few times and nothing looked good. She didn't have a preference either. I was in the 80's when I realized there was something good on an earlier channel. I was thinking it was channel 16, so I typed that in and noticed it was on a commercial. So we sat there and waited and when the series came on, I said, no this isn't it. So I went up to channel 17 and it was on a commercial with a white pregnant women sitting on a park bench, so we sat there and waited again. All of a sudden I hear Lisa laughing hysterically and by that time I finally caught on because she said 'the Spanish channel, I hope baby can translate'. It was one of those, you had to be there moments, but I was laughing so hard I was in tears. Every day I do something just so airheadish. But we have some good laughs. Of course I blame it on the pregnancy stupids. Now I have friends who do some funny stuff from time to time and I blame it on the sympathy pregnancy stupids. It's great having a reason to be an airhead, which is so far from my usual self. But every day, I do at least one or two things and I just have to laugh at myself! I'm sure it will get worse as time progresses. Oh baby!
Putting the House on the Market
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009 – Day 171
Last weekend, we worked super hard to get more stuff done at our house. Chris has been working his booty off every chance he gets and almost everything is done. I helped with some stuff and we are both excited to how it is looking. We took photos and I've already started adding the pictures to the house selling website that we are creating to sell by owner. I think sometime Labor Day weekend, we should be able to officially put the sign in the yard. Even if we aren't able to sell before baby is born, we won't paint the spare bedroom because we are hopeful that we'll be able to sell sometime in the near future. But it is very exciting to think about how the layout would be if we were. I'm excited to get the new furniture in there and put some of the decorations up - it is going to look so cute. But I'll have to wait until we move into a new home...I'll just have to be patient.
Last weekend, we worked super hard to get more stuff done at our house. Chris has been working his booty off every chance he gets and almost everything is done. I helped with some stuff and we are both excited to how it is looking. We took photos and I've already started adding the pictures to the house selling website that we are creating to sell by owner. I think sometime Labor Day weekend, we should be able to officially put the sign in the yard. Even if we aren't able to sell before baby is born, we won't paint the spare bedroom because we are hopeful that we'll be able to sell sometime in the near future. But it is very exciting to think about how the layout would be if we were. I'm excited to get the new furniture in there and put some of the decorations up - it is going to look so cute. But I'll have to wait until we move into a new home...I'll just have to be patient.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Maternity Leave
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009 – Day 171
A coworker came back for her first day back to work from maternity leave. She originally was going to take 6 or 8 weeks, but changed her mind to take the full 12 weeks. It was great to see her and get a few tidbits about her maternity leave, but I could tell it was hard for her to return. I noticed she called home a few times in private and didn't put any pictures of her beautiful little girl up. I think it was hard for her to even talk about being back and leaving baby at home with Daddy. I wonder how I'll do when I return from maternity leave. I've heard so many different scenerios and it is hard to say which category I'll fall in. Seeing my coworker back definitely makes me very sympathetic to her because it could very well be what I go through. I guess time will tell. I am planning on taking the full 12 weeks. I don't think there is a price I could put on the time I'm able to spend with my baby. I'm excited about every minute of maternity leave and having that time to bond with my baby girl. I'm also excited that Chris will be taking some time off as well to spend with us as we grow closer as a family. I'm so excited, I just can't even explain how I feel about what I have to look forward to.
A coworker came back for her first day back to work from maternity leave. She originally was going to take 6 or 8 weeks, but changed her mind to take the full 12 weeks. It was great to see her and get a few tidbits about her maternity leave, but I could tell it was hard for her to return. I noticed she called home a few times in private and didn't put any pictures of her beautiful little girl up. I think it was hard for her to even talk about being back and leaving baby at home with Daddy. I wonder how I'll do when I return from maternity leave. I've heard so many different scenerios and it is hard to say which category I'll fall in. Seeing my coworker back definitely makes me very sympathetic to her because it could very well be what I go through. I guess time will tell. I am planning on taking the full 12 weeks. I don't think there is a price I could put on the time I'm able to spend with my baby. I'm excited about every minute of maternity leave and having that time to bond with my baby girl. I'm also excited that Chris will be taking some time off as well to spend with us as we grow closer as a family. I'm so excited, I just can't even explain how I feel about what I have to look forward to.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Shopping for Baby's Room
Tuesday, September 1st, 2009 – Day 170
I went to Hobby Lobby yesterday and I went in for the purpose of buying something I needed for work, but then I saw all of these cute pink and chocolate brown baby items that were just darling. I grabbed a few items and some wall decorations, before I knew it, I had about 5 or 6 things in my cart. Chris was meeting me there because we were heading to dinner afterwards, but he was running a little late (Fabick finally ended their strike! wfew!). But I said 'don't worry honey, the longer you are, the more I'll be buying for baby'. He thought that was pretty darn funny, but it was even better when he showed up and we came across this frame together that said 'My Prince did come, his name is Daddy' and Chris just thought it was the cutest thing ever. Of course we got it too! See honey, it isn't as easy as you think!! I said the infamous 'I didn't have the intention of buying these things'...and he said 'isn't that what shop-a-holics usually say'. We had a good laugh. But he liked everything and I spent less than $75 bucks and of course I NEEDED it all, right mommies? lol I'm super excited to work on a baby room - just have to buy that next house first!
I went to Hobby Lobby yesterday and I went in for the purpose of buying something I needed for work, but then I saw all of these cute pink and chocolate brown baby items that were just darling. I grabbed a few items and some wall decorations, before I knew it, I had about 5 or 6 things in my cart. Chris was meeting me there because we were heading to dinner afterwards, but he was running a little late (Fabick finally ended their strike! wfew!). But I said 'don't worry honey, the longer you are, the more I'll be buying for baby'. He thought that was pretty darn funny, but it was even better when he showed up and we came across this frame together that said 'My Prince did come, his name is Daddy' and Chris just thought it was the cutest thing ever. Of course we got it too! See honey, it isn't as easy as you think!! I said the infamous 'I didn't have the intention of buying these things'...and he said 'isn't that what shop-a-holics usually say'. We had a good laugh. But he liked everything and I spent less than $75 bucks and of course I NEEDED it all, right mommies? lol I'm super excited to work on a baby room - just have to buy that next house first!
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