False alarm #1 - Monday evening
contractions 8:30pm~11:00pm 5 minutes apart.
Some part of Herman lodge on my front right side causing pain so bad I barfed.
Paged Dr. - Dr. said "go".
3 hours later - hospital sent us home. It's labor with no dialation. Super fun.
Back home waiting.
Keith, you did an AMAZING job. You were calm and collected. Love you face.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Monday, August 16, 2010
The Final Month
I guess I should be completely thrilled that we have made it this far - right?
With week 37 upon us, I'm more anxious than ever. Yes I'm nervous, gitty, part freaking out, part convinced we are ready. It's fun...sort of.
I think Keith and I are too much of a "planner" couple for the final months of pregnancy to be super fun. All these things to think about....will my water break? will I have contractions? will I be early or late?
You would think after all this time, and the evolution of man, SOMETHING would be consistent as it relates to child birth.....apparently not.
So I've been spending my time in the nursery. It's my favorite room in the house, by far. Keith and I worked so hard over the last few months creating this haven, and it's more than I could have dreamt. The colors are relaxing and soothing, the nic-nacs are in the perfect spots, tiny pooh bears and friends in their rightful place. It's truly an amazing space. We are trying our best to picture baby Herm...but of course we just have to wait.
"Not too much longer" "Any day now"
yeah yeah....we know. Just wait.
It is funny going out in public, people stare at me like I am a side show. They don't know how obvious they are being, but I giggle to myself. Apparently I look like I should have delivered yesterday, and people cant figure out why I'm out in public waddling around - little do they know I technically have 3 weeks to go.
Silly dumb public :) But I admit, I thought some of the same things when I wasn't pregnant and I would see a soon to be mom tipping around at Target or a restaurant. I apologize to any of those mom's if you read my thoughts - I understand now. You can't stay home all the time, it's boring. So even though its not fun, and its summer (and YES, thank you everyone, I know how hot it is) - we have to get out of the house once or twice a week. I will never look at a pregnant woman the same again. Being pittied is not fun.
So I HAD 4 September delivery buddies, and 2 of them have already delivered in August. I am VERY happy to report they are doing great, babies are healthy, mom's are healthy.....so needless to say....I'm bitter :) in the nicest way possible. Donna keeps telling me not to pray for early delivery, but now that we are in week 37 we are considered full term, so sorry Nana Donna, we're gonna start the baby-rain-dance.
Not that we need ANOTHER birthday in August, cause we don't. It's an internal debate.
So our bags are packed...everything we "need" is checked off. The nursery is ready, mommy and daddy to be are ready - time to coax out baby Herm.
The "pool" has started in case anyone wanted to know. Lots of guess for August, not many guesses above 8 pounds, and boy/girl is split down the middle. This should make for an interesting few weeks.
So me and my swollen exploding hands and feet are going to head back to the couch where we belong.
Congrats to the new mommy and daddies this month. We're thinking about you.
Happy final month to us -
Any time now HerMan
With week 37 upon us, I'm more anxious than ever. Yes I'm nervous, gitty, part freaking out, part convinced we are ready. It's fun...sort of.
I think Keith and I are too much of a "planner" couple for the final months of pregnancy to be super fun. All these things to think about....will my water break? will I have contractions? will I be early or late?
You would think after all this time, and the evolution of man, SOMETHING would be consistent as it relates to child birth.....apparently not.
So I've been spending my time in the nursery. It's my favorite room in the house, by far. Keith and I worked so hard over the last few months creating this haven, and it's more than I could have dreamt. The colors are relaxing and soothing, the nic-nacs are in the perfect spots, tiny pooh bears and friends in their rightful place. It's truly an amazing space. We are trying our best to picture baby Herm...but of course we just have to wait.
"Not too much longer" "Any day now"
yeah yeah....we know. Just wait.
It is funny going out in public, people stare at me like I am a side show. They don't know how obvious they are being, but I giggle to myself. Apparently I look like I should have delivered yesterday, and people cant figure out why I'm out in public waddling around - little do they know I technically have 3 weeks to go.
Silly dumb public :) But I admit, I thought some of the same things when I wasn't pregnant and I would see a soon to be mom tipping around at Target or a restaurant. I apologize to any of those mom's if you read my thoughts - I understand now. You can't stay home all the time, it's boring. So even though its not fun, and its summer (and YES, thank you everyone, I know how hot it is) - we have to get out of the house once or twice a week. I will never look at a pregnant woman the same again. Being pittied is not fun.
So I HAD 4 September delivery buddies, and 2 of them have already delivered in August. I am VERY happy to report they are doing great, babies are healthy, mom's are healthy.....so needless to say....I'm bitter :) in the nicest way possible. Donna keeps telling me not to pray for early delivery, but now that we are in week 37 we are considered full term, so sorry Nana Donna, we're gonna start the baby-rain-dance.
Not that we need ANOTHER birthday in August, cause we don't. It's an internal debate.
So our bags are packed...everything we "need" is checked off. The nursery is ready, mommy and daddy to be are ready - time to coax out baby Herm.
The "pool" has started in case anyone wanted to know. Lots of guess for August, not many guesses above 8 pounds, and boy/girl is split down the middle. This should make for an interesting few weeks.
So me and my swollen exploding hands and feet are going to head back to the couch where we belong.
Congrats to the new mommy and daddies this month. We're thinking about you.
Happy final month to us -
Any time now HerMan
Monday, July 19, 2010
Let the countdown begin!
8 weeks - that seems like nothing right? 55 days....when I've been pregnant for 225 - I think I can handle that :)
So last weekend was my shower, and that was of course, fabulous! Friends and family and so many wonderful gifts. Keith was in shock as he carried the presents into Herm's room. The kindness was overwhelming. I couldn't have been more excited. It made it that much more real....if that's possible.
Keith and I have organized the baby's room (the best we can) and we're just putting the finishing touches in there. A couple pictures...a toy hammock, silly adorable things.
My favorite things.....the mobile hanging over the crib :) and the little hangers in the closet. I have held it together most of the way with all my cute-sie baby stuff...but once those two things found their rightful place in the nursery...it was all over. I try and stare at the crib, picturing our little baby in there....sometimes feeling like it will never be here. Then I am reminded by my hubby that we have come so far already and it's just around the corner.
Being on leave in growing on me. I can definitely tell that it is much needed. I try and keep my feet up as much as possible, and sometimes I feel like I have "feet-up police" who swoop in to make sure I have them elevated. These "officers" come out of no where sometimes :) The strangest thing for me is the swelling of my hands. It doesn't seem to go down very much at all. They feel tight and stiff all the time. Icing them helps temporarily, but geez, not a whole lot of relief. Thank God for my weekly chiropractor visits otherwise I would never walk, or sleep, or lay, or sit, or stand.......it has been a life saver. Just to have a few days of comfort is wonderful. I am managing pretty well in the summer heat, I stay in if its super hot...and I limit what I do on other days. Trying to spread out errands and remember that my to-do list will always be there in some shape or another.
I am back to reading "What to Expect..." now that there really isn't anything random to be afraid of. I want to make sure I understand Braxton-Hicks since I'm pretty sure that has been happening. Keith is funny...he gets this adorable panic look on his face and asks me what's going on..."is it the practice ones" and I say yes...since I don't know any better either. I am still watching lots of TLC - baby story and bringing home baby, just to see if there is anything I can learn and retain from the shows. Sometimes, those women are just nuts. My next doctor appointment is tomorrow...I'm going to try and get all the details of what to do when the contractions start...when to call, when to page, when to leave our house. Keith wants me to surprise him soon with a "practice run" to the hospital. That should be eventful. We are going to take maternity ward tour in a couple of weeks, that should calm the two of us down, its definitely scarier when you have no idea where to go, so that will ease our minds I'm sure.
I'm starving :) what else is new? Time to eat.
So last weekend was my shower, and that was of course, fabulous! Friends and family and so many wonderful gifts. Keith was in shock as he carried the presents into Herm's room. The kindness was overwhelming. I couldn't have been more excited. It made it that much more real....if that's possible.
Keith and I have organized the baby's room (the best we can) and we're just putting the finishing touches in there. A couple pictures...a toy hammock, silly adorable things.
My favorite things.....the mobile hanging over the crib :) and the little hangers in the closet. I have held it together most of the way with all my cute-sie baby stuff...but once those two things found their rightful place in the nursery...it was all over. I try and stare at the crib, picturing our little baby in there....sometimes feeling like it will never be here. Then I am reminded by my hubby that we have come so far already and it's just around the corner.
Being on leave in growing on me. I can definitely tell that it is much needed. I try and keep my feet up as much as possible, and sometimes I feel like I have "feet-up police" who swoop in to make sure I have them elevated. These "officers" come out of no where sometimes :) The strangest thing for me is the swelling of my hands. It doesn't seem to go down very much at all. They feel tight and stiff all the time. Icing them helps temporarily, but geez, not a whole lot of relief. Thank God for my weekly chiropractor visits otherwise I would never walk, or sleep, or lay, or sit, or stand.......it has been a life saver. Just to have a few days of comfort is wonderful. I am managing pretty well in the summer heat, I stay in if its super hot...and I limit what I do on other days. Trying to spread out errands and remember that my to-do list will always be there in some shape or another.
I am back to reading "What to Expect..." now that there really isn't anything random to be afraid of. I want to make sure I understand Braxton-Hicks since I'm pretty sure that has been happening. Keith is funny...he gets this adorable panic look on his face and asks me what's going on..."is it the practice ones" and I say yes...since I don't know any better either. I am still watching lots of TLC - baby story and bringing home baby, just to see if there is anything I can learn and retain from the shows. Sometimes, those women are just nuts. My next doctor appointment is tomorrow...I'm going to try and get all the details of what to do when the contractions start...when to call, when to page, when to leave our house. Keith wants me to surprise him soon with a "practice run" to the hospital. That should be eventful. We are going to take maternity ward tour in a couple of weeks, that should calm the two of us down, its definitely scarier when you have no idea where to go, so that will ease our minds I'm sure.
I'm starving :) what else is new? Time to eat.
Monday, June 28, 2010
75 days to go
75 seems like a good enough number right? I sorta feel like I've been pregnant FOREVER. But I've convinced myself this is because I found out in Januaray (winter) stopped throwing up in April (spring) and we are well into June, practically July, so its summer now. I cannot believe the shower is only a weekend away! Soooo excited, I can't even stand it.
So what's the newest developments??
Well the nursery is practically done....just a few tiny details left...hanging shelves, waiting on the adoreable curtains, and a few pictures. But Keith has worked really hard to get everything done in there and it's a dream come true. It's THE BABY'S ROOM. Totally amazing to me. I go in there all the time and talk to the imaginary baby :) but I think Herm can hear me loud and clear cause I get punched over and over when we are visiting the room.
So a little spray paint and a ceiling fan change and I think it's ready to go. I love being "ahead" of schedule. I did this with the wedding too. It made it so much more fun to enjoy the end.
So this is start of week 3 at home on rest. It's boring sometimes....seriously how much daytime TV can one person watch? I of course check Oprah everyday just to see what's on....The View makes me want to tear my ears off.....but I'm loving Rachel Ray at 10am.
Baby story is on back to back at 12pm. That's entertaining. Some of these women are insane. They don't have a calm bone in their body. I keep reminding myself.....'at the end of the day, you are having a baby, one way or another...so calm down and do it'. I swear these women flip out, they drive their husbands completely mad, freak out everyone......and it's their 3rd kid or something ridiculous. Oh my God....relax! I'm assuming this delivery will be nerve racking and difficult and I'm doing my best to TRY and prepare....so I'm not underestimating it of course, but I'm not going to freak out in histerics either. Keith has been through enough in 7 months...let alone the next 2.
What else? Oh I'm seeing a chiropractor - FABULOUS. It's definitely helping with my back and my sleep issues. After visiting Dr. Jess :) I get a few good nights of real rest and I'm so lucky to have her! I wish I could see her every day! She has a "bed" so to speak that is lined up and down with rollers. It rolls up and down my back and I'm in heaven. I also to lay on these massive pillow/pads while she is "adjusting" and i'm on my stomach! Oh how I miss laying on my stomach :) I'm going to try her massage therapist girl next :) I've never been big on being mauled...but with this back pain....I'm game.
3 o'clock....Dr. Phil time :) and I'm starving.
4th of July weekend is on it's way ~ so exciting! And then turning the "big" 2-8.
Is 28 really that big of a deal? Probably not, but GOD I love my birthday :)
Happy Summer!
So what's the newest developments??
Well the nursery is practically done....just a few tiny details left...hanging shelves, waiting on the adoreable curtains, and a few pictures. But Keith has worked really hard to get everything done in there and it's a dream come true. It's THE BABY'S ROOM. Totally amazing to me. I go in there all the time and talk to the imaginary baby :) but I think Herm can hear me loud and clear cause I get punched over and over when we are visiting the room.
So this is start of week 3 at home on rest. It's boring sometimes....seriously how much daytime TV can one person watch? I of course check Oprah everyday just to see what's on....The View makes me want to tear my ears off.....but I'm loving Rachel Ray at 10am.
Baby story is on back to back at 12pm. That's entertaining. Some of these women are insane. They don't have a calm bone in their body. I keep reminding myself.....'at the end of the day, you are having a baby, one way or another...so calm down and do it'. I swear these women flip out, they drive their husbands completely mad, freak out everyone......and it's their 3rd kid or something ridiculous. Oh my God....relax! I'm assuming this delivery will be nerve racking and difficult and I'm doing my best to TRY and prepare....so I'm not underestimating it of course, but I'm not going to freak out in histerics either. Keith has been through enough in 7 months...let alone the next 2.
What else? Oh I'm seeing a chiropractor - FABULOUS. It's definitely helping with my back and my sleep issues. After visiting Dr. Jess :) I get a few good nights of real rest and I'm so lucky to have her! I wish I could see her every day! She has a "bed" so to speak that is lined up and down with rollers. It rolls up and down my back and I'm in heaven. I also to lay on these massive pillow/pads while she is "adjusting" and i'm on my stomach! Oh how I miss laying on my stomach :) I'm going to try her massage therapist girl next :) I've never been big on being mauled...but with this back pain....I'm game.
3 o'clock....Dr. Phil time :) and I'm starving.
4th of July weekend is on it's way ~ so exciting! And then turning the "big" 2-8.
Is 28 really that big of a deal? Probably not, but GOD I love my birthday :)
Happy Summer!
Monday, June 7, 2010
Whale Watching
I know, I know.....I'm growing a human.
I truly do not have a complex about my growing tummy. I swear. It's been fun modeling in the mirror, wondering how much bigger I am each week. The stretch marks come with the territory...of course I wish I was one of the 8% of women who DON'T get them....but why would I be that lucky?
I'm getting spots of cellulite in the strangest areas...forget the back of the thigh, I'm talking weirder.
I do need a tan....even Keith looked at me this weekend and commented on my ghostly color - and that's saying a lot for him.
I plan to use my leave to relax, unwind and take care of myself and baby Herm, and that will include some time on the deck hopefully getting some color....cause YIKES. I do want to look like a cute pregnant girl at the shower and I don't want to scare my friends and family. How am I gonig to do that???
I actually WANT to go swimming. Strange right? I don't necessarily love the thought of being in a bathing suit, but oh well. I have come to terms with the fact that we all can't look like Megan McD when we are pregnant. Seriously....who is cuter in a two piece? So I'm over what I will actually LOOK like and I just want to float around and feel weightless while enjoying the summer sun. I don't think it's a valid financial decision to put in a pool in our backyard...so maybe a trip to walmart to get one of those blow up kiddie pools - or maybe I can beg my sister in law to let me come over and whale in her backyard with my skinny-mini nieces :)
Now my boobs on the other hand.........Good Lord. I am pretending that they are going to stop growing. Let's see how that plan plays out right? It's not even funny anymore. I have made Keith promise to stop oggling them....they are gross.
Lastly today, I am on a quest for a baby shower dress that has pretty colors BUT the top will be some sort of dark color - hiding the giants :) I guess I can wear a skirt, or pants if I find a top that I love...If anyone happens to spot a dress matching this description - let me know and Donna and I am can begin our shopping.
Happy 26 weeks - I'm moved into double digit days - 97 to go.
I truly do not have a complex about my growing tummy. I swear. It's been fun modeling in the mirror, wondering how much bigger I am each week. The stretch marks come with the territory...of course I wish I was one of the 8% of women who DON'T get them....but why would I be that lucky?
I'm getting spots of cellulite in the strangest areas...forget the back of the thigh, I'm talking weirder.
I do need a tan....even Keith looked at me this weekend and commented on my ghostly color - and that's saying a lot for him.
I plan to use my leave to relax, unwind and take care of myself and baby Herm, and that will include some time on the deck hopefully getting some color....cause YIKES. I do want to look like a cute pregnant girl at the shower and I don't want to scare my friends and family. How am I gonig to do that???
I actually WANT to go swimming. Strange right? I don't necessarily love the thought of being in a bathing suit, but oh well. I have come to terms with the fact that we all can't look like Megan McD when we are pregnant. Seriously....who is cuter in a two piece? So I'm over what I will actually LOOK like and I just want to float around and feel weightless while enjoying the summer sun. I don't think it's a valid financial decision to put in a pool in our backyard...so maybe a trip to walmart to get one of those blow up kiddie pools - or maybe I can beg my sister in law to let me come over and whale in her backyard with my skinny-mini nieces :)
Now my boobs on the other hand.........Good Lord. I am pretending that they are going to stop growing. Let's see how that plan plays out right? It's not even funny anymore. I have made Keith promise to stop oggling them....they are gross.
Lastly today, I am on a quest for a baby shower dress that has pretty colors BUT the top will be some sort of dark color - hiding the giants :) I guess I can wear a skirt, or pants if I find a top that I love...If anyone happens to spot a dress matching this description - let me know and Donna and I am can begin our shopping.
Happy 26 weeks - I'm moved into double digit days - 97 to go.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
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25 Weeks ~ Where have I been...Geez.
I can't believe its been this long in between posts...oh well. Here I am now. So I'm 25 weeks now, galloping into our third trimester and I'm hoping this is the best one so far....we shall see.
I recently said to a friend..."as I read 'What to Expect' and I learn about all the ridiculous things that COULD happen or happen to a small % of pregnant women, I begin to realize that I will be super lucky and it will happen to me."
I have been defined in the 5% category time and again. It's annoying. Back pain-sciatic issues, swelling feet, sweeling hands, headaches, acne, stretch marks, rise in blood pressure, glucose #s up, multiple sinus infections (in the SAME DAMN month). BLAH BLAH. I am now debating about stopping reading the crazy-know-all book because I'm afraid of what I will read next. Stupid book.
So that being said, I am still loving being pregnant. I am an excited and anxious ball-of-a-woman, that's for sure. It's been neat over the last few weeks, Keith can FINALLY feel this bouncing crazy baby inside. Herm has been flipping around for weeks, but much to Keith's dismay, I was the only one feeling it. Well, he had a little talk with the Herminator - and now he can feel the baby all the time. The way his face lights up, is probably my favorite moment of the day. He gets so excited, and he jumps up to and looks at me as if to say "Oh my God....it's really in there". It's amazing. I'm excited for him.
Let's see, what else?
The nursery is coming right along....paint was obviously done a while ago (wow, Easter, I am delayed).
We've got most of the furniture in now. We just have to order our crib. We were so excited about borrowing a family crib, but article after article and news stories, one after another kept coming out about the "drop-side" cribs and they aren't safe and babies get stuck and all these crazy things....why we didn't try to look this stuff up BEFORE the crib was here and built we have no idea....but it's one of probably a million things I'll learn after-the-fact, so I'll get used to that now.
And I guess the last of the "big" news to update, I will be going on leave soon.
Since I am so lucky to develope all these stupid pregnancy issues, the doctor thinks it's best for me to go on leave from work~mainly to prevent a future "bed rest" situation. It was posed to me this way....Either I go on leave for the third trimester, still able to do some things, or I risk it another few weeks and possibly end up on best rest-doing NOTHING. So I am following the wise request of my cute Dr. and choosing leave from work. I figure I would rather be home and able to do SOMETHING for 12 weeks than chance it and be on bed rest for weeks and be able to do NOTHING. I'm definitely worried about being bored, but that's the least of the issues right? Books, TV, movies....whatever works, I'll find a way to fill the time.
I'm taking advice on books and movies I "must see" so feel free to send me a list.
Keith is being fabulous with everything going on. I know he worries, sometimes more than he should, but he's just practicing for daddy-hood. He takes very good care of me at home and makes me feel really good about taking some time off. He's doing almost everyting around the house (not that that is SUCH a huge change) but it's helping me to feel less pressure and worry less. Big help hunny! Love ya.
So I'll get a few pictures together and post them on the blog....with all the free time I should have coming up, I'm hoping its not too long before another post!
I recently said to a friend..."as I read 'What to Expect' and I learn about all the ridiculous things that COULD happen or happen to a small % of pregnant women, I begin to realize that I will be super lucky and it will happen to me."
I have been defined in the 5% category time and again. It's annoying. Back pain-sciatic issues, swelling feet, sweeling hands, headaches, acne, stretch marks, rise in blood pressure, glucose #s up, multiple sinus infections (in the SAME DAMN month). BLAH BLAH. I am now debating about stopping reading the crazy-know-all book because I'm afraid of what I will read next. Stupid book.
So that being said, I am still loving being pregnant. I am an excited and anxious ball-of-a-woman, that's for sure. It's been neat over the last few weeks, Keith can FINALLY feel this bouncing crazy baby inside. Herm has been flipping around for weeks, but much to Keith's dismay, I was the only one feeling it. Well, he had a little talk with the Herminator - and now he can feel the baby all the time. The way his face lights up, is probably my favorite moment of the day. He gets so excited, and he jumps up to and looks at me as if to say "Oh my God....it's really in there". It's amazing. I'm excited for him.
Let's see, what else?
The nursery is coming right along....paint was obviously done a while ago (wow, Easter, I am delayed).
We've got most of the furniture in now. We just have to order our crib. We were so excited about borrowing a family crib, but article after article and news stories, one after another kept coming out about the "drop-side" cribs and they aren't safe and babies get stuck and all these crazy things....why we didn't try to look this stuff up BEFORE the crib was here and built we have no idea....but it's one of probably a million things I'll learn after-the-fact, so I'll get used to that now.
And I guess the last of the "big" news to update, I will be going on leave soon.
Since I am so lucky to develope all these stupid pregnancy issues, the doctor thinks it's best for me to go on leave from work~mainly to prevent a future "bed rest" situation. It was posed to me this way....Either I go on leave for the third trimester, still able to do some things, or I risk it another few weeks and possibly end up on best rest-doing NOTHING. So I am following the wise request of my cute Dr. and choosing leave from work. I figure I would rather be home and able to do SOMETHING for 12 weeks than chance it and be on bed rest for weeks and be able to do NOTHING. I'm definitely worried about being bored, but that's the least of the issues right? Books, TV, movies....whatever works, I'll find a way to fill the time.
I'm taking advice on books and movies I "must see" so feel free to send me a list.
Keith is being fabulous with everything going on. I know he worries, sometimes more than he should, but he's just practicing for daddy-hood. He takes very good care of me at home and makes me feel really good about taking some time off. He's doing almost everyting around the house (not that that is SUCH a huge change) but it's helping me to feel less pressure and worry less. Big help hunny! Love ya.
So I'll get a few pictures together and post them on the blog....with all the free time I should have coming up, I'm hoping its not too long before another post!
Monday, April 5, 2010
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Happy Spring!!
Today, the crib bedding came! OH MY GOD - it really real now. We picked a classic Winnie the Pooh theme from Target and I fell in love with it. Its tough to pick something "nuetral" because most neutral stuff looks like boy....but this one didnt. Its just soft vanilla, light blue, light pink, light brown.....LOVE IT.
The nursery is getting painted next week. Keith has taken everything down from the "blue room" walls...so its ready to go.
I can't believe that is going to be a nursery in a few short days. I think I will hang out in that room MORE once its for the baby. We got so lucky....Kim and Dave (sis in law) is passing on the crib that our nieces were in, and a day bed, which will be PERFECT for the oversizes nursery. How blessed are we??? Now I get to find and refurbish/re-paint a dresser or a hutch and the room will be complete.
I think I felt some flutters this morning. We are pretty sure Herm was bouncing around in there....it was fluttery and bubbly feeling....NEAT. It bet it will be super weird (and awesome) when the kid really starts kicking around...I don't know which one of us is more excited at the thought.
I am going to get some side profile pictures up soon....as well as the before (and after) picutres of the nursery).
It's FINALLY spring...the weather here is beautiful and for the most part I'm feeling much better. My few items of maternity clothes are constantly in the wash and looking ratty, so this weekend is the outlet mall - Motherhood Maternity! Can't wait! I think Keith is even excited! Crazy right? He's cute like that. He loves the Herm bump-he truly lights up when he sees tummy. I think my stretch marks are actually invisible to him. I wonder if they will be once the pregnancy is all over! YIKES.
So next week the nursery is getting painted and we have our next Dr. Appt on Friday April 9th. We will be 18 weeks. CRAZY! We're practically half way there. Amazing.
Happy Spring!
Happy Easter!
The nursery is getting painted next week. Keith has taken everything down from the "blue room" walls...so its ready to go.
I can't believe that is going to be a nursery in a few short days. I think I will hang out in that room MORE once its for the baby. We got so lucky....Kim and Dave (sis in law) is passing on the crib that our nieces were in, and a day bed, which will be PERFECT for the oversizes nursery. How blessed are we??? Now I get to find and refurbish/re-paint a dresser or a hutch and the room will be complete.
I think I felt some flutters this morning. We are pretty sure Herm was bouncing around in there....it was fluttery and bubbly feeling....NEAT. It bet it will be super weird (and awesome) when the kid really starts kicking around...I don't know which one of us is more excited at the thought.
I am going to get some side profile pictures up soon....as well as the before (and after) picutres of the nursery).
It's FINALLY spring...the weather here is beautiful and for the most part I'm feeling much better. My few items of maternity clothes are constantly in the wash and looking ratty, so this weekend is the outlet mall - Motherhood Maternity! Can't wait! I think Keith is even excited! Crazy right? He's cute like that. He loves the Herm bump-he truly lights up when he sees tummy. I think my stretch marks are actually invisible to him. I wonder if they will be once the pregnancy is all over! YIKES.
So next week the nursery is getting painted and we have our next Dr. Appt on Friday April 9th. We will be 18 weeks. CRAZY! We're practically half way there. Amazing.
Happy Spring!
Happy Easter!
Friday, March 12, 2010
Planning the nursery
I'm really excited. Today I begin the planning of the nursery-getting a quote for painting :) The blue room is not going to be "the blue room" for much longer!
We are so lucky, that room is PERFECT for a baby. I am going to go over to Home Depot today and pull the paint options for color. I didn't realize that Disney has Winnie the Pooh colors......and there are over 50. Ridiculous right? I have an idea of what I want. Since we are NOT going to find out boy/girl we are planning a classic Winnie the Pooh nursery. Too bad there are 30 "classic" paint colors! We did a good job with the paint colors in the rest of the house, so I'm hoping this goes as smooth.
On of my favorite ideas is adding a chair-rail. Can't wait to find out if that is do-able. I'm still trying to figure out the best way to describe that to Keith...I'm not doing a good job. I need to find a picture.
So now that I'm in the 4th month....14 weeks...its setting in that this is really real. I am hoping that my energy is on its way back. I feel motivated by the spring weather. Can't wait to be outside again, taking walks, relaxing on the deck, watching baseball-fabulous.
I need to take a few side-profile pictures (thanks Kelli). The baby is definitely a big bump. Keith loves it. I'm getting used to it. My work clothes don't fit. I really don't want to buy Chase maternity clothes...I'm going to try and stretch (literally) what I have using the bella band.
It is fun to actually "show" instead of being the sick, no energy girl that SAYS she's pregnant. That gets old. I remember Lisa A. saying that when she was pregnant with Teagan. She was excited to finally "show" and have the visual instead of explaining. Let's see...what else??? Ohhhh-stretch marks-these are fun and fabulous! Sometimes I count them - what the heck else can you do about them except stare at them? Such pretty things arent they.
So since this is the year of the pregnancy, I just want to say hi to all the other baby makers who read the blog. I know we're all within a couple of week or months of each other...so I hope things are going great for everyone and you're enjoying the spring weather and sunshine. I am going to plan a "mock tail" party as soon as the spring weather levels off....so maybe April. We can have fake cocktails and yell at the not-pregnant smokers to smoke far far away from us and eat yummy platefuls of stuff and not give a shit :)
We are so lucky, that room is PERFECT for a baby. I am going to go over to Home Depot today and pull the paint options for color. I didn't realize that Disney has Winnie the Pooh colors......and there are over 50. Ridiculous right? I have an idea of what I want. Since we are NOT going to find out boy/girl we are planning a classic Winnie the Pooh nursery. Too bad there are 30 "classic" paint colors! We did a good job with the paint colors in the rest of the house, so I'm hoping this goes as smooth.
On of my favorite ideas is adding a chair-rail. Can't wait to find out if that is do-able. I'm still trying to figure out the best way to describe that to Keith...I'm not doing a good job. I need to find a picture.
So now that I'm in the 4th month....14 weeks...its setting in that this is really real. I am hoping that my energy is on its way back. I feel motivated by the spring weather. Can't wait to be outside again, taking walks, relaxing on the deck, watching baseball-fabulous.
I need to take a few side-profile pictures (thanks Kelli). The baby is definitely a big bump. Keith loves it. I'm getting used to it. My work clothes don't fit. I really don't want to buy Chase maternity clothes...I'm going to try and stretch (literally) what I have using the bella band.
It is fun to actually "show" instead of being the sick, no energy girl that SAYS she's pregnant. That gets old. I remember Lisa A. saying that when she was pregnant with Teagan. She was excited to finally "show" and have the visual instead of explaining. Let's see...what else??? Ohhhh-stretch marks-these are fun and fabulous! Sometimes I count them - what the heck else can you do about them except stare at them? Such pretty things arent they.
So since this is the year of the pregnancy, I just want to say hi to all the other baby makers who read the blog. I know we're all within a couple of week or months of each other...so I hope things are going great for everyone and you're enjoying the spring weather and sunshine. I am going to plan a "mock tail" party as soon as the spring weather levels off....so maybe April. We can have fake cocktails and yell at the not-pregnant smokers to smoke far far away from us and eat yummy platefuls of stuff and not give a shit :)
Saturday, March 6, 2010
#2
I will preface this post by saying - its not the most attractive topic. Consider yourself warned.
This is what is on my mind....actually this is one of the ONLY things on my mind, so that is what I am going to vent about.
I never thought I would miss going #2.
Yep, I said it.
I feel like a 90 year old woman. Prunes, prune juice, bran muffins, bran cereal, apples, pulpy orange juice, v8 fruit fusion, water, water, more water, gatorade, ss (code word for stool softener), metamucil......
WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED?
And guess what? I know its "normal". Thanks everyone for telling me :) Still doesnt solve the problem.
The hormones, the pressure of the baby, I get it. But this sucks. It more than sucks, its border line ridiculous.
I used to be OVERLY cautious about what I ate. I was the girl who had to know where the bathroom was before I walked in the door anywhere new. Gross, I know, but the truth.
Having people call to check on me throughout the day to ask me if I've pooped - its been a strange week, needless to say.
So now I'm focusing the majority of my day on when I took my last SS, what I ate, what I feel like eating (which at this point isn't much because I dont think it will find its way OUT). My tummy makes noises like an aircraft is taking off inside.
I think the baby (or the "herm" as Keith calls it - combo name for 'her' and 'him')
thinks this is hilarious. Now I'm leaning toward - this is a girl. I convinced that if its a girl, she is already testing me (and I'm not doing well).
So, this is not the cutest topic, and I'm sure I will regret posting about pooping - but seriously. This is stupid.
I just want to go #2.
This is what is on my mind....actually this is one of the ONLY things on my mind, so that is what I am going to vent about.
I never thought I would miss going #2.
Yep, I said it.
I feel like a 90 year old woman. Prunes, prune juice, bran muffins, bran cereal, apples, pulpy orange juice, v8 fruit fusion, water, water, more water, gatorade, ss (code word for stool softener), metamucil......
WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED?
And guess what? I know its "normal". Thanks everyone for telling me :) Still doesnt solve the problem.
The hormones, the pressure of the baby, I get it. But this sucks. It more than sucks, its border line ridiculous.
I used to be OVERLY cautious about what I ate. I was the girl who had to know where the bathroom was before I walked in the door anywhere new. Gross, I know, but the truth.
Having people call to check on me throughout the day to ask me if I've pooped - its been a strange week, needless to say.
So now I'm focusing the majority of my day on when I took my last SS, what I ate, what I feel like eating (which at this point isn't much because I dont think it will find its way OUT). My tummy makes noises like an aircraft is taking off inside.
I think the baby (or the "herm" as Keith calls it - combo name for 'her' and 'him')
thinks this is hilarious. Now I'm leaning toward - this is a girl. I convinced that if its a girl, she is already testing me (and I'm not doing well).
So, this is not the cutest topic, and I'm sure I will regret posting about pooping - but seriously. This is stupid.
I just want to go #2.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
11+ weeks
Almost through the week - thank GOD! Not a good week. The anti-barffing fairy must be on vacation. Monday was pretty icky. Tuesday I was off and did absolutely NOTHING. I laid on the couch all day. I drank about 8 bottles of water and ate some random sh*t. Right now, oranges taste like heavan. Something about the citrus flavors the last few weeks...YUM-MEE. And the mexican food craving has not subsided as of yet. We had tacos Tuesday night, and oh my god, that was fabulous. Who knew that Tastee-Bite would have authentic and awesome tacos? Mmmmmm tacos.
Keith is doing a WONDERFUL job taking care of me and my whims. I know he thinks I'm silly most of the time, but I can't help it. "The baby" wants what it wants. Most of the time it wants Daddy to stop at Kroger or Walmart on his way home from work :) and he is fabulous.....he stops, no complaints. Awwww.
Let's see, what else this week? Oh...I've decided that I will not struggle getting off the couch for much longer. The 'baby bump' is officially a bump now. No disguising it. And what are these stretch marks? DAMMIT.
Ok, so back to the couch issue. Apparently I struggle getting up and off our couch, and we are pretty sure it will only get worse. So the solution?? Buying the rocker/glider chair ASAP. I can't wait to sit in that thing and put my feet up and glide. I anticipate that I will not want to get out of that chair at all. So we're hunting for the perfect glider currently. I hope to report soon that it has been purchases and is on its way to my family room (where I will have to build it).
What else? Oh I want to have a "mock-tail" party once it gets a little warmer. Pregnancy is on the rise this year and if you aren't pregnant, you know 5 of us that are :) so why not have a party? Once the weather gets a little bit nicer, I want to be in the backyard on the deck with lots of friends. Countdown till spring.
I'm hungry, but I might throw up.
Strange combination that I'm getting used to.
Next Dr. appointment - Tuesday March 2nd -
Keith is doing a WONDERFUL job taking care of me and my whims. I know he thinks I'm silly most of the time, but I can't help it. "The baby" wants what it wants. Most of the time it wants Daddy to stop at Kroger or Walmart on his way home from work :) and he is fabulous.....he stops, no complaints. Awwww.
Let's see, what else this week? Oh...I've decided that I will not struggle getting off the couch for much longer. The 'baby bump' is officially a bump now. No disguising it. And what are these stretch marks? DAMMIT.
Ok, so back to the couch issue. Apparently I struggle getting up and off our couch, and we are pretty sure it will only get worse. So the solution?? Buying the rocker/glider chair ASAP. I can't wait to sit in that thing and put my feet up and glide. I anticipate that I will not want to get out of that chair at all. So we're hunting for the perfect glider currently. I hope to report soon that it has been purchases and is on its way to my family room (where I will have to build it).
What else? Oh I want to have a "mock-tail" party once it gets a little warmer. Pregnancy is on the rise this year and if you aren't pregnant, you know 5 of us that are :) so why not have a party? Once the weather gets a little bit nicer, I want to be in the backyard on the deck with lots of friends. Countdown till spring.
I'm hungry, but I might throw up.
Strange combination that I'm getting used to.
Next Dr. appointment - Tuesday March 2nd -
Monday, February 15, 2010
10 weeks - and tired
At ten weeks I'm getting pretty anxious for trimester 2. Today was one of the days I debated (heavily) on if I could make it to work or not. The zofran helped....but I'm still not great and it's mid-afternoon. Work is busy today, which is helpful for the passing of the time.
I'm not sleeping real well. I toss and turn at night, plus I get up and go to the stupid bathroon every hour and a half. This is gonna get worse I hear....then what? The bathroom every half hour? It disrupts my sleep, so I'm working on getting used to that. We have this cute little rubber duck night light that I USED to think was just darling...now I want to smash it everytime I stumble in the bathroom in the middle of the night. Not so cute when I'm spending half the evening visiting the bathroom.
I hold true to the thinking that I will be a super fun, beyond fabulous and happy SECOND trimester pregnant girl. I'm already more comfortable in my maternity tops. The bella bands are holding up my pre-pregnant pants and making them oh-so-comfy these days. I long for the time of day when I get home and put on my shorts and slippers. 'Comfy clothes' has been totally redefined for me during pregnancy. LOVE IT.
Keith is going to Jamiaca...I'm pretty jealous. The preggo-wife isn't going. Too risky with food and barfing and the flight...relaxing at the pool would be fantastik, but GETTING THERE seems too much for me. It's really neat that his boss pays for the trip for them once a year. It should be fun for him to get away, and relax a bit. I'm sure between work and home-life (a.k.a. ME) it hasn't been easy the last few months. So I'll be hanging with 'the Donna' and the doggies. Girl-week should be fun. I'm thinking American Idol and mexican food. YUM.
Hoping winter fades ASAP. This weather is depressing. I want spring at least. No coat...no more snow. For me, spring symbolizes all my hopes of feeling better, having more energy, getting outside and walking everyday. I love the morning smells in the spring and summer. I love that our street will come alive and the crazy kids will be playing in the middle of the road again. I want to sit on my deck and have my morning coffee (well, now my morning juice). I want to come home after work to fresh cut grass smell and eat dinner on the deck.
Here's hoping it gets here fast!
I'm not sleeping real well. I toss and turn at night, plus I get up and go to the stupid bathroon every hour and a half. This is gonna get worse I hear....then what? The bathroom every half hour? It disrupts my sleep, so I'm working on getting used to that. We have this cute little rubber duck night light that I USED to think was just darling...now I want to smash it everytime I stumble in the bathroom in the middle of the night. Not so cute when I'm spending half the evening visiting the bathroom.
I hold true to the thinking that I will be a super fun, beyond fabulous and happy SECOND trimester pregnant girl. I'm already more comfortable in my maternity tops. The bella bands are holding up my pre-pregnant pants and making them oh-so-comfy these days. I long for the time of day when I get home and put on my shorts and slippers. 'Comfy clothes' has been totally redefined for me during pregnancy. LOVE IT.
Keith is going to Jamiaca...I'm pretty jealous. The preggo-wife isn't going. Too risky with food and barfing and the flight...relaxing at the pool would be fantastik, but GETTING THERE seems too much for me. It's really neat that his boss pays for the trip for them once a year. It should be fun for him to get away, and relax a bit. I'm sure between work and home-life (a.k.a. ME) it hasn't been easy the last few months. So I'll be hanging with 'the Donna' and the doggies. Girl-week should be fun. I'm thinking American Idol and mexican food. YUM.
Hoping winter fades ASAP. This weather is depressing. I want spring at least. No coat...no more snow. For me, spring symbolizes all my hopes of feeling better, having more energy, getting outside and walking everyday. I love the morning smells in the spring and summer. I love that our street will come alive and the crazy kids will be playing in the middle of the road again. I want to sit on my deck and have my morning coffee (well, now my morning juice). I want to come home after work to fresh cut grass smell and eat dinner on the deck.
Here's hoping it gets here fast!
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
9 weeks - 1st Ultra Sound!
So we had our first Dr. appt on Tuesday February 2nd. We are all excited for you Q&A session with Dr. Cassidy and our ultra sound. Well....that didnt go according to plan. We did meet with the doctor, Keith finally met Dr. Cassidy and we got to ask ALL the questions we had written down. He answered each one like it was the first time he heard it, so that was much appreciated. Then he let us know that the ultra sound wouldn't be for another week, because it had to get submitted to insurance BEFORE hand. So of course, we were bummed. But we set the appt for Monday Feb. 8th.
The week went by relatively fast....I was left hoping that the terrible nausea I was feeling would fade. But no. I have stuggled quite a bit with this ridiculous barf-feeling. I know I know...I'm pregnant, what else should I expect? I don't mean to complain.....it just sucks. Being at work and throwing up in front of a customer.....not appropriate. I'm trying to tough it out. I'll try ANYTHING once to see if it helps. Not a whole lot does. The Dr. gave me a perscription that is helping.....so far so good. Doesn't take the barf away completely, but it does help. I have to work, so I have to do something to be able to stick it out.
Still pretty tired, but I'm getting used to it. It doesn't hurt Keith's feelings anymore when its 9pm and I head to bed. He gets its. I think he secretly gets excited about extra "Keith" time with the big screen. The Dr. explained that my trimester one "issues" don't phase out (as I hoped), they more just END all of a sudden in week 12-14.....here's hoping.
So our appt on Monday was great. Seeing our gummy bear bean baby was as strange and wonderful as anticipated. It's amazing to actually get a glimpse of someONE in my tummy! Keith loved every second of it. I think he had lived his whole life to be a "daddy" and that moment solidified it for him (so far). The heart is just beating away in there.....neat to see the fluttering. 158 BPM (for anyone who follows old wives tales.....oh and when the ring is dangled over my belly, it spins in a circle).I was NOT happy with the "type" of ultra sound I had to have, it would have been nice to be told ahead of time at least. That isn't something you get excited about when you walk into the ultra sound room.....it was a bit awkward for Keith I'm sure. But all in all........what an amazing 30 minutes. Dr. says all the pictures look great and the heart rate is normal and I'm on schedule with the initial due date (Sept 12th).
I did buy my first couple maternity shirts and one pair of stretch-waist jeans. FABULOUS. I may wear those suckers long after our little one is here :) Old Navy had a great sale, so I got a few things. I have gain a protruding tummy/bump already. My bella bands are helping keep most of my pants on...but I amdit, a few are too snug. I'm kinda excited to see my bump...no shame here. At least its some proof that I'm pregnant.....not just the sick girl who is tired and hungry all the time. Speaking of that.............DAMN am I hungry. If I am not feeling shitty...I'm starving. Starving like I haven't eaten in days. Let's see....cravings so far. #1 craving - Mexican food. (my first actual craving was KFC coleslaw...that was hilarious to see Keith's face. I'm pretty sure he thought I was kidding, until I ate the family size all by myself in 15 minutes).
I'm thirsty all the time so I stick to water and fruit punch gatorade (which I loved before pregnancy...but now I drink it like it has the cure in it). I stash granola bars everywhere and do my best to not embarrass myself wolfing down food. Hmmm. What food makes me yack??? Deli meat, cheese, chicken/fish (so far)
My super-hero smell is still going strong. I can smell anything and everything. Very strange! I'm trying not to push it...but Keith's deoderant is gagging :) I'm sure it would be worse if he didn't wear any at all....but I'm dropping hints to see if he will switch to unscented :)
So.....9 weeks now. Getting anxious for the 2nd trimester. I am excited for the days I wake up and I'm not tired and not feeling shitty. I think I will be a FABULOUS 2nd trimester-mom to be.
Next appt - Tuesday March 2nd.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
6 weeks
Well, I'm at 6 weeks and so far, so good. TIRED is the worst of it. I never thought I could be this tired, for no other reason than pregnant. I go to bed at 9pm, I get up at 7 or 8am, and I feel like I haven't slept at all. On my off days, I lay around like I have the flu. Ridiculous. But it's not everyday, and it's not all day...so I'm doing just fine.
The nausea is sparatic. I don't feel icky every morning and every night. Sometimes it's one or the other. Sometimes it lasts for a half hour, sometimes its 2 or 3 hours. Slatines and Ritz are fabulous, they get me though it. I've even been leaving some in the nightstand by the bed. "The Book" says to munch in the middle of the night when I get up to pee...and that is suppose to avoid the icky, empty stomach feeling that brings on the barfy feeling. So that's what I'm doing.
When I refer to "The Book" it's, of course, "What to Expect When Expecting". The book everyone reads. And yes, its a bible to me. I check it for everything. The weekly play-by-play. Keith is reading it with me. He seems confused at some parts, but he's interested and excited by what it has to say.
Turns out he was most confused why the book spent 2 pages descirbing a room at hospital where we will deliever a baby. Valid point...I couldn't answer that question. It did seem basic enough to just state...and move on. But the look on his face was just classic. I told him that if he was confused about the 'birthing room' then we might have some future issues :)
He's adjusting to me pretty well. He is finally accepting the the 'tired' thing is no joke. Lucky for us, one of the attorney's he works with just had a baby at the end of Decemeber, so he has someone to bounce all this off of on a daily basis (if needed). I think once our first appt happens, it will officially be REAL for him, and probably me too. I admit, it's strange to be 6 weeks pregnant, you know you ARE pregnant, you are excited and anxious and full of questions....but you don't feel different other than being tired feeling bloated in your clothes. Appointment number one is on February 2nd. We will be about 10 weeks by then, so an ultrasound and the babies heartbeat will probably throw us BOTH into crazy-emotion town.
So that's blog #1 - I will continue to update as exciting, and unexciting things happen along the way.
Oh, and I almost forgot - we are NOT finding out the sex of the baby -
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