We moved and are now settled into our little condo. I am loving it because I know life is about to be crazy and it is nice to live somewhere that you can clean in ten minutes. However, moving, selling my house, preparing for baby, etc. have all kept me from blogging.
The thing I am most excited about is hiring our doula, Kim Tabler. I am so, so excited to have a doula period, but Kim is awesome and I am so happy she will be with us to support us through the birth. She was recommended to me by our birthing class teacher, Nicole. Birthing class is also going great. I think Warren and I have this natural childbirth on lockdown :) Our doctor said last week that Roman is 6 1/2 lbs. by her estimate. He is head down and ready to go. I am so physically miserable right now and just counting down days. I can't sleep, my back hurts, I am exhausted, and I am sick of not being able to bend over to pick something up!!! And, though I must say I am keeping my sense of humor about this, I am sick right now and I can't cough without peeing a little. Other than my physical ailments, things are going great. Warren and I are loving the little, easy to manage condo, the baby clothes and cloth diapers are washed, car seat is in, and the hospital bag is mostly packed. My extensive to-do lists are almost complete!
About two weeks ago I had an awesome day when I had two showers on the same day. My kids in my class threw me a surprise shower. It was ADORABLE!!! Some moms brought in cookie cake (because of my chocolate chip cookie love) and punch. The kids all played games and I got a ton of cute gifts! It was so touching that all the parents were so supportive. I have a bunch of pictures, but unfortunately I can't share because I can't go posting my babies' faces on the internet :) That afternoon was also my work shower which was a shared shower with my former teammate Sarah. Sarah and I were 2 1/2 weeks apart, however she now has a two week old son!!!!! Just a reminder that Roman really could come any second!
Last weekend I had my final shower. It was for family and family friends, though I of course drug Christie along. My mom's bff, Beth, was the hostess with the mostess. I finished up all my thank yous today (finally)!
After go go going non-stop it was nice to just take it easy this weekend. I internet window shopped for new post-preggo clothes, napped, and got more baby stuff ready. I can't wait to photograph Roman with all his cute new stuff :) Next weekend's agenda: a busy schedule of a Saturday facial and massage and a whole bunch of nothing.
Happy Valentine's Day!
Showing posts with label pregnancy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pregnancy. Show all posts
Monday, February 14, 2011
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Maternity Photos
I have been a bad little blogger, and I have lots to share!!! However, life is crazy so in the meantime, here are some maternity photos! (And the last anyone will see of my bump!!!)
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Birth Class, Belly, and Baby Shower
After my last post, I am glad to be out of my funk! Being off of work makes me weird. It's not like I wake up every day thrilled to go to work. I want to sleep in and lay around just like everyone else. I have noticed though, that whenever I am not working I am so icky. I think I am just really lazy, and then I beat myself up about being lazy. But all is well now!
Lots of exciting news happening! Roman moves like crazy. You can see my stomach move on the outside and it totally looks like I have an alien in my belly. My fascination with this wears off when he does it every night right when I am trying to fall asleep! That's about all there is to report, but as always, no news is good news! I keep getting bigger and bigger and can now only wear maternity clothes. I have been wearing maternity pants for quite some time, but I could still wear a lot of my shirts. I made it 31 weeks before my wardrobe went extinct, so I don't think that's too bad.
This past weekend I had my second baby shower. It was with Warren's family in Murray. It was so nice! Everyone got the cutest gifts and we are especially grateful for the car seat everyone chipped in for! Joy got us our entire set of cloth diapers and we also got a cute embroidered blankie and a beautiful handmade quilt from Warren's aunt. My adorable niece Bella aided in the opening of the gifts, which of course I loved because then it helps with the "everyone staring at you" discomfort!!! We don't get to see Warren's extended family much, so most of all it was just really nice to visit with everyone. They are so sweet and generous and I wish we saw them more. What is really crazy, is the next time we do, it will be with a baby in tow! Hopefully I can get some pictures up from the shower, but my camera was dead, so this will mean relying on my horrible at photo sharing mother in law ;)
When we came home from Murray on Sunday, we went to our first birthing class. I love the teacher, Nicole, who is the doula not taking March clients I previously wrote about. I think the class is going to be fun and helpful. However, I did notice that Warren and I seem to be the only ones with a sense of humor, as we leaned over making puns and smart aleck remarks to one another. Everyone is is very, very serious. We don't do serious too well! So it only seems fitting that when each couple was assigned an exercise to explain and demonstrate to the class, Warren and I draw our card, turn it over, and see KEGELS. Bawhahahaha!!! So hilarity ensued as Warren and I tried to figure out how to explain kegels, while maintaining our composure. When we finally get it together (and I am finished hissing at Warren not to be weird!) its our turn and the teacher does most of the talking for us. Pretty painless, and it makes a great memory!
8 weeks from today!!!
Lots of exciting news happening! Roman moves like crazy. You can see my stomach move on the outside and it totally looks like I have an alien in my belly. My fascination with this wears off when he does it every night right when I am trying to fall asleep! That's about all there is to report, but as always, no news is good news! I keep getting bigger and bigger and can now only wear maternity clothes. I have been wearing maternity pants for quite some time, but I could still wear a lot of my shirts. I made it 31 weeks before my wardrobe went extinct, so I don't think that's too bad.
This past weekend I had my second baby shower. It was with Warren's family in Murray. It was so nice! Everyone got the cutest gifts and we are especially grateful for the car seat everyone chipped in for! Joy got us our entire set of cloth diapers and we also got a cute embroidered blankie and a beautiful handmade quilt from Warren's aunt. My adorable niece Bella aided in the opening of the gifts, which of course I loved because then it helps with the "everyone staring at you" discomfort!!! We don't get to see Warren's extended family much, so most of all it was just really nice to visit with everyone. They are so sweet and generous and I wish we saw them more. What is really crazy, is the next time we do, it will be with a baby in tow! Hopefully I can get some pictures up from the shower, but my camera was dead, so this will mean relying on my horrible at photo sharing mother in law ;)
When we came home from Murray on Sunday, we went to our first birthing class. I love the teacher, Nicole, who is the doula not taking March clients I previously wrote about. I think the class is going to be fun and helpful. However, I did notice that Warren and I seem to be the only ones with a sense of humor, as we leaned over making puns and smart aleck remarks to one another. Everyone is is very, very serious. We don't do serious too well! So it only seems fitting that when each couple was assigned an exercise to explain and demonstrate to the class, Warren and I draw our card, turn it over, and see KEGELS. Bawhahahaha!!! So hilarity ensued as Warren and I tried to figure out how to explain kegels, while maintaining our composure. When we finally get it together (and I am finished hissing at Warren not to be weird!) its our turn and the teacher does most of the talking for us. Pretty painless, and it makes a great memory!
8 weeks from today!!!
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Baby Blues
Ugh I am so icky this week. I have been so depressed all week! I think part of it is not sleeping well. I have also been fighting tiredness as I try to get some baby stuff taken care of, as well as get some Christmas cooking going. I am just so unmotivated. Then I found out this morning that the doula that I decided I wanted as the last minute is not taking clients in March. Even though I just decided on having a doula, I was SO counting on this particular one. Ahhhhh! I think I am just stressing, but I am too tired to stress, so I just have the blues. I have cried nearly every day this week. The funny thing is, I am having a fabulous Christmas! I am excited about my gift giving, my new stockings, the food, my plans, etc.! Stupid third trimester.
On another note, I found the CUTEST consignment shop yesterday!!! Well to be completely truthful, the place is kind of a mess, but they have cute stuff. I got an Arm's Reach Co-Sleeper for $90.
Thank goodness. Called Christie. She's coming over to help me keep my sanity. She also cheered me up when I was down in the dumps Tuesday. Wonderful, wonderful friend :)
On another note, I found the CUTEST consignment shop yesterday!!! Well to be completely truthful, the place is kind of a mess, but they have cute stuff. I got an Arm's Reach Co-Sleeper for $90.
Thank goodness. Called Christie. She's coming over to help me keep my sanity. She also cheered me up when I was down in the dumps Tuesday. Wonderful, wonderful friend :)
Thursday, December 16, 2010
First Baby Shower!!!!
I had my first baby shower on December 4th. It was AMAZINGLY adorable. My wonderful friends did such an awesome job planning the shower. The best part was recieving books in leiu of cards. What a great start to Roman's library!!!
Ashley practicing
My baby and Christie's food baby (as if she has one!!!)
Our cheesy photo that actually turned out quite cute!
Aunt Jenna and Grandma
Double Grandma
Adorable banner from Etsy!!
Mmmmm!!!
Cake from Stellar Sweets
Lovely BestiesSo I have been bad about my belly photos. Eh, oh well. Month 6 got bypassed, but I managed to get Month 7 in on my snow day today!!!
December 16, 2010Month 7
That is about all the news I have. I guess no news is good news though!
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Oooooh a video...
After my earlier post I decided to clean off my point and shoot camera. On there was this video of us announcing my pregnancy to Warren's parents. I gave them the photo frame that is photographed in an earlier post. So here for your viewing pleasure....
Every time I watch this, it still puts a smile on my face.
Well Hey There Little Fella
The past two weeks I have been completely freaked out because I have not been feeling the baby move all that much. However, the past two days that little sucker is acting like he just signed up for a kickboxing class. Then, last night, we were laying on the couch watching tv and....Warren felt his first kick!!!! Which he of course was so thrilled about! I was excited to tell people this, however, Roman is hanging out really low, so I am not really welcoming others to start feeling him kick if you know what I mean :)
Today I am going to a cloth diapering class. I am pretty sure I am cloth diapering, but ugh, every time I even try to read anything about it, they use all this terminology that I have no idea what it means. So I am going to go check it out.
Also, I think it is high time for some photos. I know I am due for a belly photo, and I also think I should share some very cute gifts I have gotten! I will see what I can do!
Today I am going to a cloth diapering class. I am pretty sure I am cloth diapering, but ugh, every time I even try to read anything about it, they use all this terminology that I have no idea what it means. So I am going to go check it out.
Also, I think it is high time for some photos. I know I am due for a belly photo, and I also think I should share some very cute gifts I have gotten! I will see what I can do!
Saturday, November 13, 2010
My Darling Husband
Lately I have been thinking about how wonderful my husband is. Warren gets an A+ for his job supporting his pregnant wife. Not that he sucked before or anything, but prior to upcoming parenthood Warren definitely was the guy who had to be asked to do something, then did it after about the third time something was said about it. Warren is really easygoing, and I have a type A personality, so I usually took care of stuff. And not to be mean, but if something was important I typically did not trust him to take care of it. However, in recent months things have changed. Warren takes care of everything.
EVERYTHING.
Warren has turned into this organized, proactive, agreeable, helpful, wonderful person. He is completely on top of things in a way that I have never seen before. Then on top of all of life's worries and stresses being more evenly distributed, I also am being pampered with foot rubs and back rubs.
Warren and I have always been crazy about each other. I mean duh, we fell obsessively in love when we were 20 and 22. And though we have "grown up" by getting married, getting through school, starting careers, buying a house, etc., this is the first time I have really taken notice of Warren truly becoming a man. In the old fashioned, take care of your family, provider sort of way. And it's pretty sexy too :)
EVERYTHING.
Warren has turned into this organized, proactive, agreeable, helpful, wonderful person. He is completely on top of things in a way that I have never seen before. Then on top of all of life's worries and stresses being more evenly distributed, I also am being pampered with foot rubs and back rubs.
Warren and I have always been crazy about each other. I mean duh, we fell obsessively in love when we were 20 and 22. And though we have "grown up" by getting married, getting through school, starting careers, buying a house, etc., this is the first time I have really taken notice of Warren truly becoming a man. In the old fashioned, take care of your family, provider sort of way. And it's pretty sexy too :)
Monday, October 25, 2010
When Roman Thomas peels an onion, he doesn't cry. The onion does.
Whew, this week has been a whirlwind! I have become absolutely obsessed with my baby registry. I am so crazy because I am just not satisfied with big box store stuff so I have been scouting items on etsy and through other smaller companies' websites. And I would like to say that the greatest children's store on earth is The Land of Nod. It is the Crate and Barrel children's store and it is phenomenal. They have their Christmas stuff out right now and I must say I know where I am going to be shopping for toys for the next several years!
I also wanted to back up and talk a little more about finding out that we are having a little boy. It was so crazy that night and I didn't go into any detail. When we got to the doctor's office, Warren knew right away. Like the second they turned the machine on. I can't tell your head from your butt on an ultrasound, so needless to say, I could not tell. The nurse did not confirm Warren's statement though. So she goes through checking organs and bones FOREVER! I mean it was like torture. Then, she says "Well, you all haven't said anything about wanting to know....". I almost punched her. Like, listen lady, I am trying to sit here and be nice and let you do your job, but you need to tell me right this second. Instead of punching her or going off, (sorry I'm hormonal), I just said, politely, yes we would like to know. THEN, she said "Well, you couldn't tell? He could!" AGHHH! NO I CAN"T TELL!!! But I wasn't actually upset because I knew then that it was a boy. She gave us like 10 ultrasound photos (coming soon) and told us that Roman has big feet! He yawned during all this too and it was the cutest thing ever! I told Ashley this weekend that mom's always tell you that becoming a mother is the most wonderful thing in the world. It wasn't like I didn't believe these people, it was just I had no concept of that. When he yawned and it was like the entire world stopped I started to realize just the beginning of what the other moms were trying to tell me. That incredible feeling got topped off by a dream Thursday night where all I was interested in was laying around with my baby. I was just so mesmerized. (Baby dream #3 by the way!) Anyways, back to Tuesday, my mom was there and when her and Warren were waiting for me, Warren said she started to tear up. My dad wanted to be told in person, and when we told him he jumped up and punched the sky. Followed by a lovely dinner at North End. Then, all night turned Chuck Norris jokes into Roman Thomas jokes (hence the title of this post). Which you have to admit, Roman Thomas is a pretty tough sounding name. I loved getting to tell all of our family and friends and am so grateful to have so many supportive, caring people in my life.
In other news, the quilt for the baby's room came in Saturday and it is so awesome. I LOVE it!!! And Christie got Roman the most adorable baby shoes. They are black Chucks with a little skull and crossbones on them. Swoon! Speaking of Christie, her and Kerry have been so hard at work on my shower and it is going to be the cutest thing ever. I can not wait, both to attend and to post pictures!!
I also wanted to back up and talk a little more about finding out that we are having a little boy. It was so crazy that night and I didn't go into any detail. When we got to the doctor's office, Warren knew right away. Like the second they turned the machine on. I can't tell your head from your butt on an ultrasound, so needless to say, I could not tell. The nurse did not confirm Warren's statement though. So she goes through checking organs and bones FOREVER! I mean it was like torture. Then, she says "Well, you all haven't said anything about wanting to know....". I almost punched her. Like, listen lady, I am trying to sit here and be nice and let you do your job, but you need to tell me right this second. Instead of punching her or going off, (sorry I'm hormonal), I just said, politely, yes we would like to know. THEN, she said "Well, you couldn't tell? He could!" AGHHH! NO I CAN"T TELL!!! But I wasn't actually upset because I knew then that it was a boy. She gave us like 10 ultrasound photos (coming soon) and told us that Roman has big feet! He yawned during all this too and it was the cutest thing ever! I told Ashley this weekend that mom's always tell you that becoming a mother is the most wonderful thing in the world. It wasn't like I didn't believe these people, it was just I had no concept of that. When he yawned and it was like the entire world stopped I started to realize just the beginning of what the other moms were trying to tell me. That incredible feeling got topped off by a dream Thursday night where all I was interested in was laying around with my baby. I was just so mesmerized. (Baby dream #3 by the way!) Anyways, back to Tuesday, my mom was there and when her and Warren were waiting for me, Warren said she started to tear up. My dad wanted to be told in person, and when we told him he jumped up and punched the sky. Followed by a lovely dinner at North End. Then, all night turned Chuck Norris jokes into Roman Thomas jokes (hence the title of this post). Which you have to admit, Roman Thomas is a pretty tough sounding name. I loved getting to tell all of our family and friends and am so grateful to have so many supportive, caring people in my life.
In other news, the quilt for the baby's room came in Saturday and it is so awesome. I LOVE it!!! And Christie got Roman the most adorable baby shoes. They are black Chucks with a little skull and crossbones on them. Swoon! Speaking of Christie, her and Kerry have been so hard at work on my shower and it is going to be the cutest thing ever. I can not wait, both to attend and to post pictures!!
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Monday, October 18, 2010
20 weeks!!!
Well I am 20 weeks! Halfway there! Tomorrow is the big day-we are finding out if our baby is a boy or a girl. However, in the meantime, I was a little late on my month four photo. I am actually pretty sure I am in month 5. Oh well-it is kind of cool to have a photo the day before we find out the gender. And yes-I know I am starting to get big :)
October 18, 2010
Month Four/Five
Sunday, October 10, 2010
I'm Not Fat, I'm Pregnant
Last week I had my monthly checkup. Nothing interesting to report, but I did finally meet Dr. Hannigan who will be delivering the baby. She just joined the practice, and I was her first patient on her first day. I LOVED her! Plus, after seeing Dr. Thompson, and knowing she was not REALLY my doctor, it was nice to meet the real deal. Also, the not gaining weight during my first trimester was fabulous. However, those times have passed. I have now gained 7 pounds. Ugh. But......
Yesterday Christie and I went to Hobby Lobby. Before we left she was saying that I still wasn't really that big and it could still be a beer belly ;) However, we went to Hobby Lobby and I got asked when I was due! This is the first time it has happened. So glad to know you can now tell that I am not fat, I am pregnant! But as Christie pointed out, and I agree, that lady has BALLS!!! Because it is true, I am not THAT big yet.
Oh and Warren had a dream it's a girl.
Yesterday Christie and I went to Hobby Lobby. Before we left she was saying that I still wasn't really that big and it could still be a beer belly ;) However, we went to Hobby Lobby and I got asked when I was due! This is the first time it has happened. So glad to know you can now tell that I am not fat, I am pregnant! But as Christie pointed out, and I agree, that lady has BALLS!!! Because it is true, I am not THAT big yet.
Oh and Warren had a dream it's a girl.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Oh Baby (Belly)!
I have now reached the point in pregnancy where my belly can be see, commented upon, and
touched constantly. It is not big, but the past two weeks it just popped right on out there. The first picture below was taken almost two weeks ago. Since then my bump has changed dramatically! The month four photo should be really interesting!
touched constantly. It is not big, but the past two weeks it just popped right on out there. The first picture below was taken almost two weeks ago. Since then my bump has changed dramatically! The month four photo should be really interesting!
September 8, 2010
Month Three
August 15, 2010
Month Two
July 9, 2010
Month One
Friday, September 10, 2010
Doctor, Doctor
The doctor visit was pretty uneventful. We listened to the heartbeat and I got weighed. That's about it. I have lost one pound. Dr. Thompson asked if I have been sick. I said no, and that I had taken up having dessert nightly with a tall glass of milk (and if you know me you know there is no glass)! Keep this up and there might be something to this pregnancy stuff :) I know, I know, I'll start gaining soon. So a normal heartbeat is between 120-160. When Dr. Thompson listened to the heartbeat, she told us that it's an old wives tale that if the heartbeat is closer to 120 it is a boy, and if it is closer to 160 it is a girl. Ours was 140. REALLY?!?! On the topic of gender, my next appointment is on October 4th. I will be 18 weeks. My doctor's office seriously makes you wait until 20 weeks for your ultrasound. Lame. Sooooooo October 19 is my ultrasound-let the countdown begin!!!
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Baby Dreams
Well, I am now 14 weeks and 1 day. Today is Warren's 29th birthday and we just finished a lovely breakfast and then are heading to the doctor. After a relaxed morning, heading to work sounds TERRIBLE, but I'll cope. At least I have his birthday dinner and german chocolate cake to look forward to!
Last week I had my second baby dream. Again, it was a boy. Hmmm...
In the dream my baby was about the size of my friend's three year old. Thank goodness the birth wasn't in the dream! My little giant baby was fine with me, I was crazy about him! He looked like me, or my dad, depending on how you want to look at it. Which is funny because rationally I have always imagined our children taking after Warren. Anyways, me and my giant baby played and snuggled. It was only weird when strangers would come up to me and say, "Oh what an adorable little boy! How old is he?" Then I would reply, "Oh he's 5 months old." That is when the strangers would look at me as if I were on crack. The weirdest thing about the dream is the aftermath. So far I have just been going along, excited to buy clothes, excited to decorate a nursery, etc. Somehow in that weird little dream everything changed. I LOVED that baby. Now ever since I am dying to meet this little person. On a side note, I have also been dreaming about my bf's pets. Weird.
We are off to the doctor!
Last week I had my second baby dream. Again, it was a boy. Hmmm...
In the dream my baby was about the size of my friend's three year old. Thank goodness the birth wasn't in the dream! My little giant baby was fine with me, I was crazy about him! He looked like me, or my dad, depending on how you want to look at it. Which is funny because rationally I have always imagined our children taking after Warren. Anyways, me and my giant baby played and snuggled. It was only weird when strangers would come up to me and say, "Oh what an adorable little boy! How old is he?" Then I would reply, "Oh he's 5 months old." That is when the strangers would look at me as if I were on crack. The weirdest thing about the dream is the aftermath. So far I have just been going along, excited to buy clothes, excited to decorate a nursery, etc. Somehow in that weird little dream everything changed. I LOVED that baby. Now ever since I am dying to meet this little person. On a side note, I have also been dreaming about my bf's pets. Weird.
We are off to the doctor!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
12 weeks!
Today I am 12 weeks! One more, and this dreaded first trimester will be over!!! School started this week and was topped off by a series of unfortunate events around our house. So I just yesterday finally got the chance to tell my Nana! She of course was happy and kept the lack of sugar-coating to a minimum. Phone calls and facebook messages have been pouring in from my friends which has been just lovely. I am slowly, but surely working on returning these.
In other news, my friend Elizabeth had her baby Sunday. I cannot wait to see her and baby David! I have also found out that two of my dear friends from growing up are pregnant. I have kind of lost touch with both of them and I am trying to get in touch with one, and another got in touch with me!
This afternoon I am going to go check out the Babyology baby shower rental room. My besties are ever so gently reminding me that my shower will be in the midst of the holidays and that we need to book soon. Both of my besties are getting married in the next year and with that and my baby it is going to be a exciting, party filled year!!
My belly keeps growing and growing, though I have yet to gain any weight. The nausea has subsided and just rears it head for around an hour 1-2 days a week. I have been eating really weirdly throughout the pregnancy, but not really from cravings. That has not really begun yet. On a last note, the baby is the size of a plum!
In other news, my friend Elizabeth had her baby Sunday. I cannot wait to see her and baby David! I have also found out that two of my dear friends from growing up are pregnant. I have kind of lost touch with both of them and I am trying to get in touch with one, and another got in touch with me!
This afternoon I am going to go check out the Babyology baby shower rental room. My besties are ever so gently reminding me that my shower will be in the midst of the holidays and that we need to book soon. Both of my besties are getting married in the next year and with that and my baby it is going to be a exciting, party filled year!!
My belly keeps growing and growing, though I have yet to gain any weight. The nausea has subsided and just rears it head for around an hour 1-2 days a week. I have been eating really weirdly throughout the pregnancy, but not really from cravings. That has not really begun yet. On a last note, the baby is the size of a plum!
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Only one more secret!
Last Thursday night, Warren and I facebooked the baby! The same evening he told his sister. Then Friday morning, I shared at work, for anyone who is not on facebook that is! Most of my coworkers seemed to already know...and my friends and work did tell me that there were rumors going around! The best part about work is that my friend Sarah is also pregnant. She facebooked it about a week ago. Of course at that point we hadn't told everyone, so I messaged her and told her. We are less that three weeks apart, with her due date being February 9th. I am just so excited that we are going to get to go through this together!!! It has already been a lot of fun!
So who is the only secret left? My nana. God love her, I just haven't been able to tell her yet. My nana is one of the most important people in my life. She took care of me (not as in I have a deadbeat mom, as in childcare!) until I was in middle school and even then I still hung out with my nana on the weekends. We have always been super close and actually if this baby is a girl she is getting named after my nana. However, in recent years nana has spent a lot of time telling me not to have kids, that the world is too ornery, and so on. Like, a lot of time. So that is where my hesitation comes from. I think today might be the day though, so if I get the nerve, wish me luck!
So who is the only secret left? My nana. God love her, I just haven't been able to tell her yet. My nana is one of the most important people in my life. She took care of me (not as in I have a deadbeat mom, as in childcare!) until I was in middle school and even then I still hung out with my nana on the weekends. We have always been super close and actually if this baby is a girl she is getting named after my nana. However, in recent years nana has spent a lot of time telling me not to have kids, that the world is too ornery, and so on. Like, a lot of time. So that is where my hesitation comes from. I think today might be the day though, so if I get the nerve, wish me luck!
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Hello!
So when I found out I was pregnant, I decided to start keeping a journal of the experience. Great idea, right? Unfortunately, I don't really like writing very much. I realized I am a 21st century kind of girl and that I desperately needed to change my method. Right now I am 10 1/2 weeks pregnant. I found out I was pregnant on July 3rd. Since I am abandoning my journal here's what is going to happen in this post. I am going to go on a little trip down (recent) memory lane. I am going to blog the journal entries I had so far, that way all my memories will be in one place. And if my journal gets lost, I won't cry about it :)
August 10, 2010
Well I haven't written in awhile, but not much has happened. I spend most afternoons sleepy and nauseous, but it's improving. Here are a few noteworthy events...
The last time Katie did my hair, when we finished up Kruze had just gotten up from a nap. He was playing with a book and we were talking to him. Katie said, "Kruze, Kristen has a baby in her belly." He looked straight up and said, "It's going to be a boy." Then went right back to playing. It was soooo cute and also crazy! I mean this kid is 2 1/2 and when I had seen him 2 months before he didn't even speak in sentences. Now he is predicting baby gender like a serene little monk!!! We'll see if he's right! Later that night Katie texted me to tell me that he was still talking about it when he was taking a bath that night. He told her "that the baby boy in Kristen's belly is going to be on the baseball team with him." Aaaadorable!
Since my last update I told Casey. I told her on July 30th, the day of Matt's wedding. At the wedding, I realized that all the rest of our friends knew, cause it wasn't news to anyone! Warren told his brother August 6th, who then proceeded to give him ornery advice for 20 minutes! This past Saturday, Dad and I went to Babies R Us and the baby got it's first two gifts, a Sleep Sheep and some weird little singing monster. Also the day of Matt's wedding I got a package in the mail which contained the most special gift of all. It was a scrapbook written like a letter to the baby from Annie. I cried, when my mom saw it she cried. Oh and so far I have had two baby dreams. In both the baby was a boy.
Anywho, why write today after about a month? Because today I had my first ultrasound!!! The baby is healthy and we could see it and hear its heart beat. It was really neat and Warren was really excited. They changed my due date by one day, to March 8th.
July 14, 2010
Today I had lunch with Elizabeth, who was my instructional assistant the 08-09 school year. She is 35 weeks so I particularly couldn't wait to tell her. After I did, she said her husband, David, had wondered if I was pregnant. It was good to see her and I can't wait to go over there after the baby is born.
Also, more updates on people who know! Ashley has told Kat, Katie, Amy, and Milada and my mom has told Kathy, Melissa, Aunt Pam, and Shelly.
July 13, 2010
Tonight the girls took me out to Havana Rumba to celebrate. I love love love my girlfriends so much and I am so amazingly blessed to have them in my life. I of course had a blast and with my nap beforehand I even managed to make it to a post dinner show at DCE to see Kerry's friend play. Then later, I had to leave to get Warren from Christie's house because he sprained his ankle playing soccer with Ian. Ugh, aren't I the one that needs to be taken care of? :)
Oh and on gender, the Chinese gender predictor, the string test, and Ashley's dream all say it's a girl. (Ashley had a dream she was at a girl's birthday party.) Jeremiah said boy, no reason.
July 12, 2010
Today is Nana's 87th birthday. I haven't told her yet, and I'm not planning on it! I did tell my boss today, which went much better than I had expected. She was excited and hugged me. I think I am going to get to do the U of L program still, just not the 2nd student teacher in the spring. Today I also told Katie. I told her I needed my hair done, but that I needed her to be careful because it was the hair of an expecting mom! She was really excited. She had cut Warren's hair earlier today and had asked him when we were going to have kids.
My appetite is fading but I am still eating.
July 11, 2010
Today we told my dad. We also gave him a onesie. He cried. (Shhhh!) We went to dinner at Jack Fry's and all through dinner he kept almost crying. At one point he just jumped in his seat and punched the air out of nowhere. So cute! After dinner, before I went to bed he had already started facebooking me strollers.
Over the weekend I started buying regular person, but good for maternity clothes. I got some leggings, tunics, and tank tops. I also researched and picked out all the baby gear I want. Type A? Me? No way!
July 9, 2010
Today Warren's parents came in from out of town. Warren was still at work when they got here. I had made Joy magnets and I gave them to her and videotaped her opening them so when I gave the real gift it wouldn't be noticeable I was videotaping. For them I had made a photo frame with three openings. In one was a picture of Bella, in one a picture of Cole, and the the middle I put scrapbook paper and wrote "? March 2011" When Warren got home we gave it to them. It took them a minute to get it and Joy screamed "You're pregnant?!?!" and everybody hugged and some (hint-not me and Warren) cried. We went to dinner at Uptown and I was a bottomless pit!
Oh and also this morning we took Month 1 Belly Photo!
July 8, 2010
Today was the day we told my parents. I made onesies that said "Meet Baby March 2011". I played it off by acting like I had gotten them something silly from the dollar spot at Target. We nonchalantly said we wanted to videotape them because "it would be toooo funny". We counted to three and they opened the bags. Woah, were they surprised. Mom and Jay both teared up a little, but overall were pretty calm. Jenna just seemed in shock. Then Beth came over and Mom said "Look what Kristen got me." She handed her the bag and she and Erica were both so sweet and excited. Both of their jaws just hung open.
On another note, I cannot get through the day without a nap! It's very nice to not be working right now. Tomorrow Jenna is helping me clean because I can't manage it without falling asleep!
July 7, 2010
This morning was my first doctors appointment. Everyone there was of course in awe of how adorable Warren and I are :) The nurse confirmed my pregnancy then gave me fun free goodies like a pregnancy organizer/planner and several magazines. The only other eventful thing is that I decided to use a doula with my doctor, but no midwife. (duh-I guess, but I didn't know!) The nurse and the doctor both wanted to tell me my due date was early February, but I kept telling them they were wrong. I told the doctor how far apart my cycle is AND that I knew the conception date AND that the first positive of several pregnancy tests was July 3rd. She finally believed me and changed it to March 9th. She will be my doctor until October, then the practice's new doctor will take me. I made an appointment for an ultrasound in August to confirm the due date. Warren by the way kept his cool during the exam. He kept patting my shoulder, like it hurt. I later explained to him that it doesn't hurt, it is just awkward as crap. When we left there we went to Clark for my blood work. They took 6 tubes of blood and then when we were finished we toured labor and delivery. The charge nurse showed us around. The L & D rooms are SWEET, but the recovery room, eh. I will definitely be enjoying the whirlpool tub later on! They are so into keeping mother and baby together. It was awesome. So after making a decision about Clark years ago, I know now that I made the right choice.
Later in the day, just to keep up with my log :), Warren told Chris and Jimmie. Neither telling was an exciting story.
July 6, 2010
Woo, today has been busy. I scheduled a doctor and dentist appointments, figured out that the baby would be on my health insurance, looked at shower decor (love parties!) and diaper services, and hired and scheduled a housecleaner. I also met with Anglea, my photography job boss, to tell her exactly how unavailable I am! She was super excited and supportive and I can't wait to get the baby photographed! I also told Nikki today. She loves babies and was super excited. Later in the evening, Warren called his best friend Matt to tell him. So lame-here goes. Warren said, "Guess what." Matt said, "What?" Warren said, "Guess." Matt did. Ashley also told her mom who was really excited and asked her if she would move back to Louisville now. We went to dinner at our friends Lee and Tricia's for dinner. They are newlyweds and live on our same street. So when we cheers-ed we said, "To Fountain Ave." and Warren said, "Yeah, you all live so close you'll be able to babysit." Their eyes darted back and forth and their jaws dropped. Best telling so far!
July 5, 2010
Warren and I came home from the cabin last night to get a head start on the day today. Our house was in disarray, not to mention the rest of ourselves. We worked all day, organizing, throwing away, fixing, etc. Then we did our first big organic grocery shop. I also spoke to my good friend Stephanie to tell her the news. I also did my first venture into the baby aisles at Target. Ahhhhh I can't wait to shop!!! The cutest this was tonight after we got home, Warren found out there was a dad section of "What to Expect.." and sat and read the entire thing. Adorable!
July 3, 2010
This morning I took a positive pregnancy test! It was my fourth test and I definitely did not expect it to be positive. My cycle has long been irregular so taking a pregnancy test was not new to me. And I really didn't think I was pregnant! Warren had already left for work. He knew I was going to take the test, but it was just a precaution for a weekend of celebrating our great country's birthday. I called Warren and just said, "I'm pregnant." He was surprised, and excited, and happy. He said he just paced around the door outside work. I was so glad he was so excited because I needed it! No offense to the baby, but this was not the gameplan! When we got off the phone I immediately called Ashley and Christie. Neither answered, but Christie called right back. I just started crying. We were getting ready to go to Ian's parents cabin. After talking to Christie I felt much better. I then talked to Ashley. ugh. This meant not just telling her that I was pregnant, but that I would be pregnant. At her shower. At her bachelorette party. And very, very pregnant as her Matron of Honor in her wedding. Not that SHE made me feel bad, but it just sucked. There was more crying, but again by the time I got off the phone I felt better. I also called Kerry cause I had to talk to someone with kids-she of course was super excited. Christie and I later went to the bookstore and she bought me What to Expect When You're Expecting. We also bought another pregnancy test, just to be sure. When Warren got home he just held me, put his head against mine, and teared up a little. Then, since I was too in shock to consider an alternative, we headed to the cabin. I drank my first O Douls (not much to write home about), and just kept thinking Oh My God!!!!!
August 10, 2010
Well I haven't written in awhile, but not much has happened. I spend most afternoons sleepy and nauseous, but it's improving. Here are a few noteworthy events...
The last time Katie did my hair, when we finished up Kruze had just gotten up from a nap. He was playing with a book and we were talking to him. Katie said, "Kruze, Kristen has a baby in her belly." He looked straight up and said, "It's going to be a boy." Then went right back to playing. It was soooo cute and also crazy! I mean this kid is 2 1/2 and when I had seen him 2 months before he didn't even speak in sentences. Now he is predicting baby gender like a serene little monk!!! We'll see if he's right! Later that night Katie texted me to tell me that he was still talking about it when he was taking a bath that night. He told her "that the baby boy in Kristen's belly is going to be on the baseball team with him." Aaaadorable!
Since my last update I told Casey. I told her on July 30th, the day of Matt's wedding. At the wedding, I realized that all the rest of our friends knew, cause it wasn't news to anyone! Warren told his brother August 6th, who then proceeded to give him ornery advice for 20 minutes! This past Saturday, Dad and I went to Babies R Us and the baby got it's first two gifts, a Sleep Sheep and some weird little singing monster. Also the day of Matt's wedding I got a package in the mail which contained the most special gift of all. It was a scrapbook written like a letter to the baby from Annie. I cried, when my mom saw it she cried. Oh and so far I have had two baby dreams. In both the baby was a boy.
Anywho, why write today after about a month? Because today I had my first ultrasound!!! The baby is healthy and we could see it and hear its heart beat. It was really neat and Warren was really excited. They changed my due date by one day, to March 8th.
July 14, 2010
Today I had lunch with Elizabeth, who was my instructional assistant the 08-09 school year. She is 35 weeks so I particularly couldn't wait to tell her. After I did, she said her husband, David, had wondered if I was pregnant. It was good to see her and I can't wait to go over there after the baby is born.
Also, more updates on people who know! Ashley has told Kat, Katie, Amy, and Milada and my mom has told Kathy, Melissa, Aunt Pam, and Shelly.
July 13, 2010
Tonight the girls took me out to Havana Rumba to celebrate. I love love love my girlfriends so much and I am so amazingly blessed to have them in my life. I of course had a blast and with my nap beforehand I even managed to make it to a post dinner show at DCE to see Kerry's friend play. Then later, I had to leave to get Warren from Christie's house because he sprained his ankle playing soccer with Ian. Ugh, aren't I the one that needs to be taken care of? :)
Oh and on gender, the Chinese gender predictor, the string test, and Ashley's dream all say it's a girl. (Ashley had a dream she was at a girl's birthday party.) Jeremiah said boy, no reason.
July 12, 2010
Today is Nana's 87th birthday. I haven't told her yet, and I'm not planning on it! I did tell my boss today, which went much better than I had expected. She was excited and hugged me. I think I am going to get to do the U of L program still, just not the 2nd student teacher in the spring. Today I also told Katie. I told her I needed my hair done, but that I needed her to be careful because it was the hair of an expecting mom! She was really excited. She had cut Warren's hair earlier today and had asked him when we were going to have kids.
My appetite is fading but I am still eating.
July 11, 2010
Today we told my dad. We also gave him a onesie. He cried. (Shhhh!) We went to dinner at Jack Fry's and all through dinner he kept almost crying. At one point he just jumped in his seat and punched the air out of nowhere. So cute! After dinner, before I went to bed he had already started facebooking me strollers.
Over the weekend I started buying regular person, but good for maternity clothes. I got some leggings, tunics, and tank tops. I also researched and picked out all the baby gear I want. Type A? Me? No way!
July 9, 2010
Today Warren's parents came in from out of town. Warren was still at work when they got here. I had made Joy magnets and I gave them to her and videotaped her opening them so when I gave the real gift it wouldn't be noticeable I was videotaping. For them I had made a photo frame with three openings. In one was a picture of Bella, in one a picture of Cole, and the the middle I put scrapbook paper and wrote "? March 2011" When Warren got home we gave it to them. It took them a minute to get it and Joy screamed "You're pregnant?!?!" and everybody hugged and some (hint-not me and Warren) cried. We went to dinner at Uptown and I was a bottomless pit!
Oh and also this morning we took Month 1 Belly Photo!
July 8, 2010
Today was the day we told my parents. I made onesies that said "Meet Baby March 2011". I played it off by acting like I had gotten them something silly from the dollar spot at Target. We nonchalantly said we wanted to videotape them because "it would be toooo funny". We counted to three and they opened the bags. Woah, were they surprised. Mom and Jay both teared up a little, but overall were pretty calm. Jenna just seemed in shock. Then Beth came over and Mom said "Look what Kristen got me." She handed her the bag and she and Erica were both so sweet and excited. Both of their jaws just hung open.
On another note, I cannot get through the day without a nap! It's very nice to not be working right now. Tomorrow Jenna is helping me clean because I can't manage it without falling asleep!
July 7, 2010
This morning was my first doctors appointment. Everyone there was of course in awe of how adorable Warren and I are :) The nurse confirmed my pregnancy then gave me fun free goodies like a pregnancy organizer/planner and several magazines. The only other eventful thing is that I decided to use a doula with my doctor, but no midwife. (duh-I guess, but I didn't know!) The nurse and the doctor both wanted to tell me my due date was early February, but I kept telling them they were wrong. I told the doctor how far apart my cycle is AND that I knew the conception date AND that the first positive of several pregnancy tests was July 3rd. She finally believed me and changed it to March 9th. She will be my doctor until October, then the practice's new doctor will take me. I made an appointment for an ultrasound in August to confirm the due date. Warren by the way kept his cool during the exam. He kept patting my shoulder, like it hurt. I later explained to him that it doesn't hurt, it is just awkward as crap. When we left there we went to Clark for my blood work. They took 6 tubes of blood and then when we were finished we toured labor and delivery. The charge nurse showed us around. The L & D rooms are SWEET, but the recovery room, eh. I will definitely be enjoying the whirlpool tub later on! They are so into keeping mother and baby together. It was awesome. So after making a decision about Clark years ago, I know now that I made the right choice.
Later in the day, just to keep up with my log :), Warren told Chris and Jimmie. Neither telling was an exciting story.
July 6, 2010
Woo, today has been busy. I scheduled a doctor and dentist appointments, figured out that the baby would be on my health insurance, looked at shower decor (love parties!) and diaper services, and hired and scheduled a housecleaner. I also met with Anglea, my photography job boss, to tell her exactly how unavailable I am! She was super excited and supportive and I can't wait to get the baby photographed! I also told Nikki today. She loves babies and was super excited. Later in the evening, Warren called his best friend Matt to tell him. So lame-here goes. Warren said, "Guess what." Matt said, "What?" Warren said, "Guess." Matt did. Ashley also told her mom who was really excited and asked her if she would move back to Louisville now. We went to dinner at our friends Lee and Tricia's for dinner. They are newlyweds and live on our same street. So when we cheers-ed we said, "To Fountain Ave." and Warren said, "Yeah, you all live so close you'll be able to babysit." Their eyes darted back and forth and their jaws dropped. Best telling so far!
July 5, 2010
Warren and I came home from the cabin last night to get a head start on the day today. Our house was in disarray, not to mention the rest of ourselves. We worked all day, organizing, throwing away, fixing, etc. Then we did our first big organic grocery shop. I also spoke to my good friend Stephanie to tell her the news. I also did my first venture into the baby aisles at Target. Ahhhhh I can't wait to shop!!! The cutest this was tonight after we got home, Warren found out there was a dad section of "What to Expect.." and sat and read the entire thing. Adorable!
July 3, 2010
This morning I took a positive pregnancy test! It was my fourth test and I definitely did not expect it to be positive. My cycle has long been irregular so taking a pregnancy test was not new to me. And I really didn't think I was pregnant! Warren had already left for work. He knew I was going to take the test, but it was just a precaution for a weekend of celebrating our great country's birthday. I called Warren and just said, "I'm pregnant." He was surprised, and excited, and happy. He said he just paced around the door outside work. I was so glad he was so excited because I needed it! No offense to the baby, but this was not the gameplan! When we got off the phone I immediately called Ashley and Christie. Neither answered, but Christie called right back. I just started crying. We were getting ready to go to Ian's parents cabin. After talking to Christie I felt much better. I then talked to Ashley. ugh. This meant not just telling her that I was pregnant, but that I would be pregnant. At her shower. At her bachelorette party. And very, very pregnant as her Matron of Honor in her wedding. Not that SHE made me feel bad, but it just sucked. There was more crying, but again by the time I got off the phone I felt better. I also called Kerry cause I had to talk to someone with kids-she of course was super excited. Christie and I later went to the bookstore and she bought me What to Expect When You're Expecting. We also bought another pregnancy test, just to be sure. When Warren got home he just held me, put his head against mine, and teared up a little. Then, since I was too in shock to consider an alternative, we headed to the cabin. I drank my first O Douls (not much to write home about), and just kept thinking Oh My God!!!!!
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