I have an awesome friend with 3 kids. I visited her last spring when it was two kids and one on the way, and I couldn't believe when she would get up so early before the kids were even awake. How could she do this and not want to stay in bed until they got up? She explained to me it was the only time she had peace and time to read, pray, think, etc.
I understand this now, lol.
Saturday, October 12, 2013
L.L.I. hasn't met my baby
3 a.m. musings after over-feeding Little Tea Leaf tonight, and cleaning up/wearing the results:
Things LLI is wrong about
Or
False BF maxims
Or
Things you hear all the time as fact that are not *always* true
In regards to babies and breastfeeding:
You most certainly CAN over feed a BF baby
Sometimes you NEED to watch the clock and NOT your baby (for instance, when they continue to head bang your chest for more milk after nursing so long already)
Pacifiers can be GOOD and do NOT necessarily cause "nipple confusion" (we had a good latch from the start, a pacifier hasn't interfered w our BF) they help satisfy a full baby who just wants to suck! We waited so long to introduce one that he almost wouldn't take it. So happy he takes one now - he is a calmer happier baby as a result. In fact, after putting him down he was fussing and after giving him the paci he's quiet and in dreamland (I hope)!
Bottles can also be GOOD - sometimes baby and Mom need a break!
Holding a baby upright for 20-30" after a feeding doesn't always help keep it down, sometimes it's just as well to put them back down after 5-10" or right away if they've burped
things that are true:
Have snax ready by your glider
Nomnomnom
The exhaustion
Is
No joke! You get thru it tho!
The body really is amazing.
The puke is worth it.
I love my baby. :)
<3
Monday, September 2, 2013
It's a boy!
Little Tea Leaf arrived at 41w1d, after a protracted (unscheduled) induction for 'low fluid.' It started w my appointment Fri morning and finally he was born at 6:05 am Sunday. All that drama aside,
He's a healthy 9 lbs 2 oz, 20.5", 88th percentile!
He's amazing, an angel, and we love him so much.
My mom and hubby are taking care of me and helping w the baby.
I'm pretty wiped out still but happy. Maybe write more birth details later.
He's a healthy 9 lbs 2 oz, 20.5", 88th percentile!
He's amazing, an angel, and we love him so much.
My mom and hubby are taking care of me and helping w the baby.
I'm pretty wiped out still but happy. Maybe write more birth details later.
Sunday, July 21, 2013
jaeger
Well, I haven't updated this in a while. Hubby is packing up to go to the field for a few days, so I figure there's no time like the present. He's only going away for 2 nights, but sometimes when he goes even for these little nothing trips I get flashbacks of deployment or something and I just miss him already!
Everything has been going really well. Baby is healthy and I'm feeling pretty good (knock on wood)! I finished hypnobabies classes and have been listening to all these relaxing/affirming tracks. I definitely recommend the course. I have been a lot more relaxed and centered as a result of the techniques we learned. I can also now take the most refreshing naps of all time at pretty much the drop of a hat, which I could not do before. Finally, when I wake up in the night, if I have trouble going back to sleep I use some of the hypnosis techniques or listen to a track and it is amazing. That is a big change for me.
My parents visited not too long ago and that was so nice. It was very sad to see them leave. Then I proceeded to vacillate endlessly about when they should come back. We finally decided my Mom will fly out 2 weeks after my EDD, then my Dad will fly out a week after that. Then a week later, they will fly back together. The goal was time for hubby, baby, and I to be together while he has leave. Kinda hard to figure out when you don't know when things are going to happen. Mom has said if I change my mind and want her there sooner, she will be on the next plane out, so that's reassuring.
Hubby and I went on a little babymoon a few weeks ago, too. We went up to this cabin in the mountains for the weekend, did a little hiking, it was pretty great.
So now I'm making freezer meals and breads at a rather slow rate, hope I can stock a few more things. Also trying to actually read more of all these baby books I have. Still teaching a few lessons a week and I also started taking organ lessons! Hoping to get one or two more of those in before the baby comes. I'm taking them on this massive massive organ that can truly blow you out of your seat. Or at least be heard outside. It's pretty exciting, wonder what the baby thinks about it.
How far along: 36 weeks (and 1 day)
Total weight gain: hmm....about 27 pounds? Typing that out is a bit unsettling...although supposedly I'm within the range I "should" be. I actually bought one of those belly bandit things. I'm not sure if I can commit to using it?
Maternity clothes: haha, yes. In fact, I have a growing pile of maternity items that no longer fit me. I measured my belly the other day and it was something like 37" or something? I instantly forgot/blocked it out. I don't think I'm super huge, but there are definitely people smaller than me, haha.
Stretch marks: I don't think so...
Sleep: Not bad! I wake up 1-3 times to pee, but that's better than being dehydrated. I get pretty thirsty.
Best moment of this week: Let's just go with today: hubby made us french toast for breakfast. :) Or yesterday: we saw Pacific Rim (where this post title comes from) and then walked in a beautiful park afterwards, talked baby names. That was awesome. Hubby and I decided we would be excellent jaeger pilots and drift compatible.
Miss anything: A few days ago I could actually have used a drink, haha. Haven't really wanted alcohol much otherwise. Maybe miss running...but realize there's a time for everything.
Movement: Yes yes yes. It's pretty great most of the time. I can see my stomach move too. There have been a couple times where the baby has been a bit over zealous, haha.
Food cravings: Watermelon, pineapple - these are still the same! Also apples. Oh, and last week on the day I would have liked a drink, I instead brought the devil sauce into our home:
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not really. Unless I am extremely tired maybe.
Have you started to show yet: HAHA, yes. I should just take this question out.
Gender: Still team green. Although when we took my parents to an u/s about a month ago, it was definitely a risky environment for my Mom. Though she claims she couldn't tell what she was looking at.
Labor signs: some Braxton Hicks every once in a while? maybe? No real labor signs. I'm 50% effaced and not dilated, not that it means much.
Belly button in or out: Out in a big way.
Wedding rings on or off: on. Still not clear, do I really have to take those off for the hospital? Must remember to ask this.
Happy or moody most of the time: happy. Strangely, I have been more balanced and happy pregnant than otherwise.
Looking forward to: Next appointment? I had the group B strep test last time, hoping that's negative. There must be something else. Oh yes. I ordered this Peter Rabbit wall decal for the nursery. (that's a photo from the etsy shop, not our nursery)
Once that is up I think we'll be finished with the room. I like to go in there and just sit and read, it's a nice space I think.
Also looking forward to when I finish going through every random box in the house so that everything we own is completely organized. Haha. That is what I would really like to have happen, but not necessarily do. We'll see. :)
Everything has been going really well. Baby is healthy and I'm feeling pretty good (knock on wood)! I finished hypnobabies classes and have been listening to all these relaxing/affirming tracks. I definitely recommend the course. I have been a lot more relaxed and centered as a result of the techniques we learned. I can also now take the most refreshing naps of all time at pretty much the drop of a hat, which I could not do before. Finally, when I wake up in the night, if I have trouble going back to sleep I use some of the hypnosis techniques or listen to a track and it is amazing. That is a big change for me.
My parents visited not too long ago and that was so nice. It was very sad to see them leave. Then I proceeded to vacillate endlessly about when they should come back. We finally decided my Mom will fly out 2 weeks after my EDD, then my Dad will fly out a week after that. Then a week later, they will fly back together. The goal was time for hubby, baby, and I to be together while he has leave. Kinda hard to figure out when you don't know when things are going to happen. Mom has said if I change my mind and want her there sooner, she will be on the next plane out, so that's reassuring.
Hubby and I went on a little babymoon a few weeks ago, too. We went up to this cabin in the mountains for the weekend, did a little hiking, it was pretty great.
So now I'm making freezer meals and breads at a rather slow rate, hope I can stock a few more things. Also trying to actually read more of all these baby books I have. Still teaching a few lessons a week and I also started taking organ lessons! Hoping to get one or two more of those in before the baby comes. I'm taking them on this massive massive organ that can truly blow you out of your seat. Or at least be heard outside. It's pretty exciting, wonder what the baby thinks about it.
How far along: 36 weeks (and 1 day)
Total weight gain: hmm....about 27 pounds? Typing that out is a bit unsettling...although supposedly I'm within the range I "should" be. I actually bought one of those belly bandit things. I'm not sure if I can commit to using it?
Maternity clothes: haha, yes. In fact, I have a growing pile of maternity items that no longer fit me. I measured my belly the other day and it was something like 37" or something? I instantly forgot/blocked it out. I don't think I'm super huge, but there are definitely people smaller than me, haha.
Stretch marks: I don't think so...
Sleep: Not bad! I wake up 1-3 times to pee, but that's better than being dehydrated. I get pretty thirsty.
Best moment of this week: Let's just go with today: hubby made us french toast for breakfast. :) Or yesterday: we saw Pacific Rim (where this post title comes from) and then walked in a beautiful park afterwards, talked baby names. That was awesome. Hubby and I decided we would be excellent jaeger pilots and drift compatible.
Miss anything: A few days ago I could actually have used a drink, haha. Haven't really wanted alcohol much otherwise. Maybe miss running...but realize there's a time for everything.
Movement: Yes yes yes. It's pretty great most of the time. I can see my stomach move too. There have been a couple times where the baby has been a bit over zealous, haha.
Food cravings: Watermelon, pineapple - these are still the same! Also apples. Oh, and last week on the day I would have liked a drink, I instead brought the devil sauce into our home:
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not really. Unless I am extremely tired maybe.
Have you started to show yet: HAHA, yes. I should just take this question out.
Gender: Still team green. Although when we took my parents to an u/s about a month ago, it was definitely a risky environment for my Mom. Though she claims she couldn't tell what she was looking at.
Labor signs: some Braxton Hicks every once in a while? maybe? No real labor signs. I'm 50% effaced and not dilated, not that it means much.
Belly button in or out: Out in a big way.
Wedding rings on or off: on. Still not clear, do I really have to take those off for the hospital? Must remember to ask this.
Happy or moody most of the time: happy. Strangely, I have been more balanced and happy pregnant than otherwise.
Looking forward to: Next appointment? I had the group B strep test last time, hoping that's negative. There must be something else. Oh yes. I ordered this Peter Rabbit wall decal for the nursery. (that's a photo from the etsy shop, not our nursery)
Once that is up I think we'll be finished with the room. I like to go in there and just sit and read, it's a nice space I think.
Also looking forward to when I finish going through every random box in the house so that everything we own is completely organized. Haha. That is what I would really like to have happen, but not necessarily do. We'll see. :)
Monday, May 13, 2013
EGGPLANT
So I haven't updated this in a while, but figure why not today. Why does TB ticker say eggplant for like 2-3 weeks or something? I don't know what fruit/veggie we're on now.
How far along: 26 weeks (and 2 days)
Total weight gain: 13 lbs
Maternity clothes: yes...and pants are not my friend. The maternity jeans I got stifle the life out of me. I prefer skirts and dresses. My arse and hips are definitely bigger.
Stretch marks: no
Sleep: Good!
Best moment of this week: Going to the Ellen show last week, and then getting an awesome glider and ottoman for $60 this weekend.
Miss anything: Running, sort of...but it is so far out of reach now. Sometimes I'd like a beer.
Movement: Yes! I feel movement every day now - it is amazing!
Food cravings: Watermelon, pineapple
Anything making you queasy or sick: Sometimes if I'm tired, but mostly I feel good.
Have you started to show yet: HAHA, yes.
Gender: ? Team GREEN!
Labor signs: .
Belly button in or out: It is my third nipple. I wear undershirts almost every day to try to conceal it, it's kinda embarrassing.
Wedding rings on or off: on
Happy or moody most of the time: happy
Looking forward to: My parents visiting next week!!!
How far along: 26 weeks (and 2 days)
Total weight gain: 13 lbs
Maternity clothes: yes...and pants are not my friend. The maternity jeans I got stifle the life out of me. I prefer skirts and dresses. My arse and hips are definitely bigger.
Stretch marks: no
Sleep: Good!
Best moment of this week: Going to the Ellen show last week, and then getting an awesome glider and ottoman for $60 this weekend.
Miss anything: Running, sort of...but it is so far out of reach now. Sometimes I'd like a beer.
Movement: Yes! I feel movement every day now - it is amazing!
Food cravings: Watermelon, pineapple
Anything making you queasy or sick: Sometimes if I'm tired, but mostly I feel good.
Have you started to show yet: HAHA, yes.
Gender: ? Team GREEN!
Labor signs: .
Belly button in or out: It is my third nipple. I wear undershirts almost every day to try to conceal it, it's kinda embarrassing.
Wedding rings on or off: on
Happy or moody most of the time: happy
Looking forward to: My parents visiting next week!!!
Monday, March 4, 2013
Avocado and ciao for now
Sorry I've been MIA. I have had more energy lately, and it feels good to be getting things done that I was too washed out to do a month ago. Since I don't have so much time to write here these days, I think it's better to just say sayonara for now rather than slowly peter out.
If anyone wants to keep in touch, send me a PM and we can swap email addresses. I'm not on TB too much these days (the BMB is pretty lame), but I do check my inbox there periodically (and lurk on TTGP!). I might make another blog that my family can access, so if that happens, I can pass that along to the few of you that might be interested.
This week is avocado! I've always thought it's funny that in French, the word for lawyer and avocado is the same. How does that happen? ;)
How far along: 16 weeks (and 2 days)
Total weight gain: 5 lbs
Maternity clothes: pants yes...I like stretchy things
Stretch marks: no
Sleep: I wake up at least once every night (to pee) but I'm still feeling rested, so it's not a big deal.
Best moment of this week: Last Friday I had chamber music, yoga, and then went swimming. I have energy again! It is also warming up around here, love the sun.
Miss anything: I guess I miss running but I try not to focus on that. I have started swimming regularly and it is pretty awesome.
Movement: I have felt little flutters but I'm not sure if they are the baby or not
Food cravings: Citrus, pineapple, yogurt...
Anything making you queasy or sick: Sometimes leftovers, or car rides, strong fake candle scents, car air fresheners, loud rooms
Have you started to show yet: Yes, I have a little bump, but it's not super obvious
Gender: ? Not sure if we will be team green or not...I think it would be exciting to wait but our family would not be happy. at. all!
Labor signs: .
Belly button in or out: it is more shallow
Wedding rings on or off: on
Happy or moody most of the time: happy
Looking forward to: meeting doulas this week, and my 16 week appointment with the dr, so I get to hear the heartbeat!
Thank you for your support, and for reading, it has meant a great deal to me through some dark and some joyous times. I know we didn't have to wait as long for this baby as some have, but I feel I know a portion of what a mind fluck TTC can be, and sharing that roller coaster ride with others who understand has been a huge comfort to me.
I still check your blogs and look in on TTGP to see how you guys are doing. I hope that you know that even if we haven't met, that I care, and I have tried to show that and be a sympathetic ear to you too. Sometimes I'm not sure how well that comes through now that I am pregnant. I worry that some jokes don't come across right or maybe some complaints seem vapid. So if that has been the case I apologize and know that I have tried to be supportive. I wish everyone the best on their journeys! And just so it doesn't seem like I'm closing on a downer of a note...
Here's two minutes of nothing but goats yelling like humans. :D
xoxox
Monday, February 18, 2013
Lemon tree, very pretty
How far along: 14 weeks (and 2 days), size of a lemon! Makes me think of the Peter Paul and Mary song
Total weight gain: 2-3 lbs
Maternity clothes: jeans for sure (just sick of the rubberband/bella band for the moment), but I still have other regular things I wear
Stretch marks: nope
Sleep: ok, minus crazy dreams. I'm thinking it's less hormones and more demons.
Best moment of this week: Announcing the news to my far away friends with a funny email. Went whale watching with the hubby, that was pretty cool. Also, NO MORE FIRST TRI!
Miss anything: running, having energy
Movement: all the books and people say you can't feel anything at this point but I wonder sometimes...
Food cravings: oranges every day
Anything making you queasy or sick: sometimes the smell of meat, or being tired
Have you started to show yet: I have a little bump, but it's not obvious unless I wear a tight shirt and even then not really
Gender: I was feeling boy but now I don't know anymore....?
Belly button in or out: In, but it is sticking out more and was kinda uncomfortable the other day, a bizarre feeling!
Wedding rings on or off: on
Happy or moody most of the time: definitely had some moody days, especially if I don't sleep well
Looking forward to: getting back even more energy and figuring out a workout routine.
Time to go finish making dinner...making pizza tonight! :)
Friday, February 8, 2013
vendredi
Sorry to take so long for a recap of Tuesday's appointment. I guess it's a good thing I woke up so early this morning, now I have time to write! Thank you so much for all your good wishes for this appointment. I was super nervous, but everything went well!
Our little one was being stubborn and it took about an hour to get the NT measurements. The tech tried 3 times, had me lay on my side, drink more water, rock my hips, and punctuated all of this by thumping on my stomach a lot. But in the end she got the measurements and they were within normal range. It was kinda nice that it took a while, because we got to have more "screen time" with our baby. :) The little hands and legs were waving around, and it was overall pretty amazing. We listened to the HB for a little bit too.
Then I had blood drawn (only one tube of blood, yay!) and then the doctor's appointment. She answered my 87 questions and then we heard the baby's heartbeat again. After listening to the HB of 160, as a joke she said "My guess is girl! I have a 50/50 chance of being right." We thought that was really funny, I guess that's a good line. I don't have to take progesterone anymore, I'm allowed to exercise and am off pelvic rest. She still doesn't recommend running. Although I guess I shouldn't be too disappointed because I'm tortoise speed right now anyways. I was glad the hubby could come and see the u/s and meet the doctor. Plus I was glad he could be there because I was nervous as all get out. They said it would be a while with my b/w, but since the u/s went well, I was really reassured and relieved by this appointment. I feel like this is a huge milestone we have passed!
When I got home my Gap maternity order was waiting for me on the doorstep. Sweet. Maternity jeans are pretty amazeballs, and I don't think I'll be going back much if at all.
Thinking of all of you and sending good vibes.
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Great appointment!
Everything went well today, and I'm so relieved! Thank you so much for your good vibes and support! I was so nervous. Now I am worn out, and will write more detail later. But I wanted to say "everything is bon. "
And here is a baby foot. :)
And here is a baby foot. :)
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Twelve weeks
This will be short because I am super tired.
How far along: 12 weeks?!
Total weight gain: Between 0-3 lbs, depending on time of day
Maternity clothes: Bella band/rubber band is my friend
Stretch marks: nope
Sleep: Last night I slept through the night (until 6 am anyway) for the first time in a week. It ruled.
Best moment of this week: Getting antibiotics (also worst time...sorry little plum, it had to be done)
Miss anything: working out and sex, still not allowed either
Movement: supposedly this is impossible now
Food cravings: green smoothies
Anything making you queasy or sick: PS3, staying up too late, anything that smells bad
Have you started to show yet: My tummy is sticking out and depending on the time of day I have gained 3 inches to my waist.
Gender: I'm thinking boy
Labor signs: haha
Belly button in or out: In, but it looks different
Wedding rings on or off: On on on
Happy or moody most of the time: Happy but exhausted.
Looking forward to: Our NT scan and appointment Tuesday, 2nd Tri, and making some blue cheese dip tomorrow. :)
Friday, February 1, 2013
ahh
I got some drugs Wednesday and am finally on the mend! Thank you for the feel better vibes. I was really at my wits end. Now I just need to catch up around here... and am counting down the days until our N/T scan on Tuesday.
In the meantime I've made some connections and am finally going to play some chamber music! An old acquaintance from conservatory hooked me up with some good players who I will meet next week. We'll be working on the Brahms piano quintet, a dream piece for me. A couple years ago I played a two-piano version of it, this will be even better. I am very rusty and nervous and excited, wish me luck!
Here is an excellent recording of the piece (1st mvt, there are 4) from the Takács quartet. I had coachings with them in my undergrad. They are such intense individuals and incredibly talented, but remained approachable and never took themselves too seriously. Love people like that. I normally like videos where you can watch the players, but this is pretty cool.
In the meantime I've made some connections and am finally going to play some chamber music! An old acquaintance from conservatory hooked me up with some good players who I will meet next week. We'll be working on the Brahms piano quintet, a dream piece for me. A couple years ago I played a two-piano version of it, this will be even better. I am very rusty and nervous and excited, wish me luck!
Here is an excellent recording of the piece (1st mvt, there are 4) from the Takács quartet. I had coachings with them in my undergrad. They are such intense individuals and incredibly talented, but remained approachable and never took themselves too seriously. Love people like that. I normally like videos where you can watch the players, but this is pretty cool.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Face OFF
Maybe if I had used the thing earlier I could have prevented this. But once again, I think the neti pot has let me down with its false promises. I have been writing little poems in my head about how much I hate the neti pot.
I have been sick since last Monday. At this point, my chest congestion is better and even my sinuses seem more clear (ah, the irony). Physically I feel like the cold is on its way out.
But starting last Saturday I started having bad sinus pain, especially around my upper jaw. I don't think the neti pot reaches that far.
Since Saturday, I have tried every home remedy for sinus infections, and I think discovered a new one (clarisonic). This is the 4th morning I have been awakened around 3 am by the sinus pain. It is the weirdest thing, it is not getting better. Extra strength Tylenol helps very very little.
My OB was going to give me a scrip for a Z-pak, but due to my drug allergies we weren't positive if that was safe. I can't remember for sure if I've taken a Z-pak before. She said to see my PCM.
I thought I would wait another day or two and see if it got better. I thought it was improving, but this morning is making me believe It is not getting better. After another 3 am hot tea and neti fest, I can't go back to sleep. I am laying here in the guest room, waiting for the hour to be decent enough/hubby to wake so I can take a hot shower in the master bathroom.
I am pretty afraid to take an antibiotic right now. The OB said I could take sudafed, but I don't want to take that either, it won't help if this is bacterial.
Every time I've had a sinus infection in the past, I've had to get antibiotics. They would not go away otherwise. I thought this time I could make it heal itself, but that is looking unlikely. Even the Mayo Clinic book says most antibiotics are safe to take, I just wish I was further along.
The thing is, it sounds so minor and whiney to say your face hurts. Even maxo-facial pain or whatever the term is, or a tooth ache? NBD right? Evidently not for me. This is making me question how I'll hold up to labor pain. Maybe my pain tolerance is whimpy.
All that aside, hopefully I can get in to see the doc today and she can write me a scrip for something safe. My doc is pregnant, I hope she is still there, her due date is soon. There's something reassuring about a pregnant doctor Rxing you something, since she has the same concerns. Until then, this guy about sums it up. ;)
I have been sick since last Monday. At this point, my chest congestion is better and even my sinuses seem more clear (ah, the irony). Physically I feel like the cold is on its way out.
But starting last Saturday I started having bad sinus pain, especially around my upper jaw. I don't think the neti pot reaches that far.
Since Saturday, I have tried every home remedy for sinus infections, and I think discovered a new one (clarisonic). This is the 4th morning I have been awakened around 3 am by the sinus pain. It is the weirdest thing, it is not getting better. Extra strength Tylenol helps very very little.
My OB was going to give me a scrip for a Z-pak, but due to my drug allergies we weren't positive if that was safe. I can't remember for sure if I've taken a Z-pak before. She said to see my PCM.
I thought I would wait another day or two and see if it got better. I thought it was improving, but this morning is making me believe It is not getting better. After another 3 am hot tea and neti fest, I can't go back to sleep. I am laying here in the guest room, waiting for the hour to be decent enough/hubby to wake so I can take a hot shower in the master bathroom.
I am pretty afraid to take an antibiotic right now. The OB said I could take sudafed, but I don't want to take that either, it won't help if this is bacterial.
Every time I've had a sinus infection in the past, I've had to get antibiotics. They would not go away otherwise. I thought this time I could make it heal itself, but that is looking unlikely. Even the Mayo Clinic book says most antibiotics are safe to take, I just wish I was further along.
The thing is, it sounds so minor and whiney to say your face hurts. Even maxo-facial pain or whatever the term is, or a tooth ache? NBD right? Evidently not for me. This is making me question how I'll hold up to labor pain. Maybe my pain tolerance is whimpy.
All that aside, hopefully I can get in to see the doc today and she can write me a scrip for something safe. My doc is pregnant, I hope she is still there, her due date is soon. There's something reassuring about a pregnant doctor Rxing you something, since she has the same concerns. Until then, this guy about sums it up. ;)
Saturday, January 26, 2013
Movie Marathon
Eleven weeks today! We have a fig now! Presently I have DH's cold, but am still doing well(ish). But that means this is not going to be the best post, because my brain is mush. I've been in zombie/minimalist mode since Monday.
We had a great time at the wedding last weekend, and the LBD worked out great. It was special to support and celebrate such a truly lovely couple, in a beautiful locale too.
Just a week and change until our NT scan and we're out of First Tri. Come on Second Tri! I still think we're having a boy but we haven't decided if we'll find out. We probably will...? I am also worried something will go wrong before then and I won't know, but I have no logical reason to worry that.
DH has been so helpful and supportive, it calms my mind to see these little ways that show he'll be a great Daddy. He made us the best pancakes this morning. Mmmm. Then he actually *suggested* watching The Last Unicorn last night, because he wanted insight into my childhood. Haha. Love that movie. I have it all memorized I think.
Today we saw Frankenweenie. It is incredibly entertaining. And impressive! Highly recommend, if you like Tim Burton.
Thank you for all the kind thoughts. Please know I am sending good vibes to you all. And remember, be wary of rousing a wizard's wrath. Haha. Or, at least wary of a hubby's cold. Or, most importantly, be wary of my silly 80s movie references that slip out in weak moments. ;)
We had a great time at the wedding last weekend, and the LBD worked out great. It was special to support and celebrate such a truly lovely couple, in a beautiful locale too.
Just a week and change until our NT scan and we're out of First Tri. Come on Second Tri! I still think we're having a boy but we haven't decided if we'll find out. We probably will...? I am also worried something will go wrong before then and I won't know, but I have no logical reason to worry that.
DH has been so helpful and supportive, it calms my mind to see these little ways that show he'll be a great Daddy. He made us the best pancakes this morning. Mmmm. Then he actually *suggested* watching The Last Unicorn last night, because he wanted insight into my childhood. Haha. Love that movie. I have it all memorized I think.
Today we saw Frankenweenie. It is incredibly entertaining. And impressive! Highly recommend, if you like Tim Burton.
Thank you for all the kind thoughts. Please know I am sending good vibes to you all. And remember, be wary of rousing a wizard's wrath. Haha. Or, at least wary of a hubby's cold. Or, most importantly, be wary of my silly 80s movie references that slip out in weak moments. ;)
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Dieci Settimane
10 weeks already?! It is hard to believe that we've known about our little olive (now kumquat [I will not think of our baby as a prune]) for almost 2 months.
Thank you all so much for your good thoughts and support. It has been so great to have dialogue about all this crazy baby growing business.
Tomorrow we will be driving a few hours to go to a wedding. I am looking forward to it, but poor hubby has come down with a cold. SO...I'm not sure he'll be taking much advantage of his DD this weekend! I think we'll still have a good time.
How far along: 10 weeks!
Total weight gain: When I weighed myself a few days ago, I was actually down to my pre-pregnancy weight. Go figure. My scale must be broken.
Maternity clothes: Hmm...not really. I was rocking the bella band for a while when my bloat was bad, but lately I've just been wearing fat clothes.
Stretch marks: Not any new ones.
Sleep: Sleeping pretty good. Some nights I wake up but not usually if I stop drinking liquids by 8 or so.
Best moment of this week: DH was pretty cute tonight, he asked me if I had thought any more about names. I haven't really, but if it's a girl we have tossed around the idea of naming her after our friend/honorary grandma who passed away.
Miss anything: Running and sex. Stupid pelvic rest.
Movement: Haha. No...
Food cravings: I've been trying to ignore these and force myself to eat healthy. Luckily I have found a super tasty green smoothie recipe so I am getting lots of greens now. I still love mac and cheese, and french fries, as always, and oranges. But I am starting to feel less aversions.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Sometimes the smell of meat, onions (which I normally love), and just tiredness, especially late at night. I haven't yakked yet though.
Have you started to show yet: That's debatable. I'm definitely not flaunting the blump as of yet, it's not flattering.
Gender: I'm thinking boy but DH is really hoping for a girl.
Labor signs: noooo
Belly button in or out: in!
Wedding rings on or off: On!
Happy or moody most of the time: Right now, moody. Tomorrow, happy. I am especially grateful my spotting has been gone for two weeks now!
Looking forward to: Our next appointment February 5. We will do an u/s as part of 1st Tri screening. I am hoping we will have a good N/T scan, that would be a big relief. Until then I sort of want a doppler RIGHT NOW but I don't think it would be good for me. ;)
Well, that was a little novella. Thank you for reading if you got this far. I think this lady's face is hilarious.
Please know I am thinking of you ladies, and sending you big hugs!
<3
Thank you all so much for your good thoughts and support. It has been so great to have dialogue about all this crazy baby growing business. Tomorrow we will be driving a few hours to go to a wedding. I am looking forward to it, but poor hubby has come down with a cold. SO...I'm not sure he'll be taking much advantage of his DD this weekend! I think we'll still have a good time.
How far along: 10 weeks!Total weight gain: When I weighed myself a few days ago, I was actually down to my pre-pregnancy weight. Go figure. My scale must be broken.
Maternity clothes: Hmm...not really. I was rocking the bella band for a while when my bloat was bad, but lately I've just been wearing fat clothes.
Stretch marks: Not any new ones.
Sleep: Sleeping pretty good. Some nights I wake up but not usually if I stop drinking liquids by 8 or so.
Best moment of this week: DH was pretty cute tonight, he asked me if I had thought any more about names. I haven't really, but if it's a girl we have tossed around the idea of naming her after our friend/honorary grandma who passed away.
Miss anything: Running and sex. Stupid pelvic rest.
Movement: Haha. No...
Food cravings: I've been trying to ignore these and force myself to eat healthy. Luckily I have found a super tasty green smoothie recipe so I am getting lots of greens now. I still love mac and cheese, and french fries, as always, and oranges. But I am starting to feel less aversions.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Sometimes the smell of meat, onions (which I normally love), and just tiredness, especially late at night. I haven't yakked yet though.
Have you started to show yet: That's debatable. I'm definitely not flaunting the blump as of yet, it's not flattering.
Gender: I'm thinking boy but DH is really hoping for a girl.
Labor signs: noooo
Belly button in or out: in!
Wedding rings on or off: On!
Happy or moody most of the time: Right now, moody. Tomorrow, happy. I am especially grateful my spotting has been gone for two weeks now!
Looking forward to: Our next appointment February 5. We will do an u/s as part of 1st Tri screening. I am hoping we will have a good N/T scan, that would be a big relief. Until then I sort of want a doppler RIGHT NOW but I don't think it would be good for me. ;)
Well, that was a little novella. Thank you for reading if you got this far. I think this lady's face is hilarious.
Please know I am thinking of you ladies, and sending you big hugs!
<3
Monday, January 14, 2013
9 weeks!
9 weeks and 1 day today! This week's "fruit" is green olive, which makes me think of Italy, which makes me think of Lucca.
I've been feeling ok, no severe nausea, no puking thankfully. DH has been cooking for us a lot this last week, which has been really sweet. As long as I accept I need more rest right now and try to not overdo it, things are ok. Don't get me wrong, I'm exhausted a lot, but it's not so bad. Most excellently, I have not had any spotting for over a week! It's about time to clean out my closet. Luckily I have a few pairs of pants that are still working, but I'm definitely getting rounder. Skirts and dresses are my friends.
Next weekend we are going to a wedding - should be fun! The only thing I have that fits and is sort of appropriate is a LBD. Hopefully it's ok I'm wearing black to their wedding! It's an evening swanky black tie affair. This will be the first wedding DH and I have attended together, and I'm looking forward to a little trip.
Today I got to hold my neighbor's new little girl - she is 6 weeks old. It's really great there are so many new babies in the neighborhood right now. This was saddening to me at times before, but now I feel excited to be around so many other Moms my age. I am usually the person who declines holding the baby, so this was especially sweet.
Thank you for all your good wishes. I am still stalking you guys on your blogs, TTGP, and other boards. I'm sending all manner of prayers and good vibes for where you are in your TTC expedition/roller coaster, and where you wish to be.
<3
I've been feeling ok, no severe nausea, no puking thankfully. DH has been cooking for us a lot this last week, which has been really sweet. As long as I accept I need more rest right now and try to not overdo it, things are ok. Don't get me wrong, I'm exhausted a lot, but it's not so bad. Most excellently, I have not had any spotting for over a week! It's about time to clean out my closet. Luckily I have a few pairs of pants that are still working, but I'm definitely getting rounder. Skirts and dresses are my friends.
Next weekend we are going to a wedding - should be fun! The only thing I have that fits and is sort of appropriate is a LBD. Hopefully it's ok I'm wearing black to their wedding! It's an evening swanky black tie affair. This will be the first wedding DH and I have attended together, and I'm looking forward to a little trip.
Today I got to hold my neighbor's new little girl - she is 6 weeks old. It's really great there are so many new babies in the neighborhood right now. This was saddening to me at times before, but now I feel excited to be around so many other Moms my age. I am usually the person who declines holding the baby, so this was especially sweet.
Thank you for all your good wishes. I am still stalking you guys on your blogs, TTGP, and other boards. I'm sending all manner of prayers and good vibes for where you are in your TTC expedition/roller coaster, and where you wish to be.
<3
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Oh baby! :)
Thank you to everyone for their good vibes. Everything went great today! I am so happy to report that our little Peanut is measuring perfectly at 8w3d, with a hb of 160! I am starting to feel like this is actually going to happen!
Everyone at the office was nice and I think the OB will be a great fit. I was a bit bummed to be kept on pelvic rest & no exercise, but I'm allowed walking. I guess that's NBD, I'm so exhausted and I'm probably a little too scared to have sex anyways. The other great thing is that I haven't had any spotting for a few days now! I'm hoping this trend continues.
Thank you again for your good wishes. I am thinking of you! :)
Everyone at the office was nice and I think the OB will be a great fit. I was a bit bummed to be kept on pelvic rest & no exercise, but I'm allowed walking. I guess that's NBD, I'm so exhausted and I'm probably a little too scared to have sex anyways. The other great thing is that I haven't had any spotting for a few days now! I'm hoping this trend continues.
Thank you again for your good wishes. I am thinking of you! :)
Saturday, January 5, 2013
Hello Fetus
I am 8 weeks today! Just two more days till the "viability ultrasound."
The title of this week on the silly WTE app is "Goodbye Embryo, Hello Fetus." This makes me think of a new Sanrio character, Hello Fetus, and what sorts of wonderful erasers and book bags could be designed with shim. Hands off, Sanrio, I'm taking this one to the bank.
Yesterday we flew home. Luckily all our flights went so well, we even arrived early! Today I feel...less than ideal. I am in a terrible mood, I am exhausted, my brain is in a fog, and I could barely eat this morning but now it's better. All I can say is it must be a good sign that I feel like this!
DH has been super sweet and helpful, bringing me things and doing laundry! I love him. Also, our fur baby has been super sweet and snugly. Sorry to not have more exciting updates!
I miss the TTGP ladies. I am still stalking youse and sending many good vibes.
Off to drink some ginger ale...
The title of this week on the silly WTE app is "Goodbye Embryo, Hello Fetus." This makes me think of a new Sanrio character, Hello Fetus, and what sorts of wonderful erasers and book bags could be designed with shim. Hands off, Sanrio, I'm taking this one to the bank.
Yesterday we flew home. Luckily all our flights went so well, we even arrived early! Today I feel...less than ideal. I am in a terrible mood, I am exhausted, my brain is in a fog, and I could barely eat this morning but now it's better. All I can say is it must be a good sign that I feel like this!
DH has been super sweet and helpful, bringing me things and doing laundry! I love him. Also, our fur baby has been super sweet and snugly. Sorry to not have more exciting updates!
I miss the TTGP ladies. I am still stalking youse and sending many good vibes.
Off to drink some ginger ale...
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
HNY!
This morning my Dad and I watched the Rose Parade (amazing) and made this deliciousness:
Light and Fluffy Baked Apple Pancake
It was sooooooo good! We used Granny Smith apples, which I definitely recommend. No maple syrup either, so we used regular, but it was still tasty. I also added a little vanilla.
Sorry that one is blurry. And also this formatting is horrendous. It looks one way when I write it out and then develops a mind of its own. Hopefully you get the idea: this recipe = awesome.
Other than a new year, things here are still about the same. Except our fur baby has been especially lovey lately. She is following me more than usual. She is next to me right now, actually! I don't mind. :)
Light and Fluffy Baked Apple Pancake
It was sooooooo good! We used Granny Smith apples, which I definitely recommend. No maple syrup either, so we used regular, but it was still tasty. I also added a little vanilla.
Sorry that one is blurry. And also this formatting is horrendous. It looks one way when I write it out and then develops a mind of its own. Hopefully you get the idea: this recipe = awesome. Other than a new year, things here are still about the same. Except our fur baby has been especially lovey lately. She is following me more than usual. She is next to me right now, actually! I don't mind. :)
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