No, I do not expect a shower.... BUT, I was at Babies R Us, oggling baby goodies, trying to remember what I actually will need new and price it out. I run into the most helpful, overly excited about babies guy that I have ever met. Guess it helps to be that way if you are working in a baby "superstore".
He tells the budget concious (aka cheap) Christi that even if no one buys anything off it, once the baby is born I can get a 10 or 15% off coupon to buy anything that is on it. Cha-ching. So excited about that.
I have been eyeing strollers, as it is the only big thing I think I will need. I have fantastic one that I love, but the problem is only one seat. Greyson is getting so big, but not quite big enough to walk independently, especially if I am going ga ga over new baby. So I found this cool one that I have been looking at that has a big boy seat in the back and a baby seat in the front. Perfect right? Well, BRU has the "deluxe" edition of this, which I now think I want. It is $20 more and can convert from a big boy seat to a baby seat, so I have 2 real seats.
Showing posts with label pregnancy ramblings. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pregnancy ramblings. Show all posts
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Monday, February 23, 2009
"Baby Out!"
It is normal to educate the first child on the upcoming addition of the new one...so we have started this with Greyson. He knows there is a baby in Mommy's belly. Cute things he has said since this education began are:
"Baby out!" Are you ready for baby to come? "Yeah"
So Greyson's education on becoming a big brother continues....
- Upon going with me to a monthly appointment and me telling him he will "hear" the baby (i.e. heartbeat):
"I hear baby cry"
- This weekend he insisted he had a baby in his belly too. He talks to Mommy's belly and tries to tickle the baby thru my belly button:
- Last night, after kissing Mommy's belly and feeding, swaddling, and putting the baby doll to "night night":
"Baby out!" Are you ready for baby to come? "Yeah"
So Greyson's education on becoming a big brother continues....
Pumpkin....you better know how much mommy loves you
Monday, normally a crappy day, but today, there is light at the end of the tunnel of darkness (that does not make my congested head throb) to this illness. I have been suffering, and I do mean suffering, with a nasty virus since Tuesday of last week. The suffering is more severe when pregnant, not jsut because it is normal to feel lousy anyway, but also because you cannot take anything that might make you feel better as it may hurt the baby.
So my newest pregnancy craving...nyquil! Yes, something I want desperately, but like a good mommy, DID NOT take. Yep, that is love pumpkin!
So my newest pregnancy craving...nyquil! Yes, something I want desperately, but like a good mommy, DID NOT take. Yep, that is love pumpkin!
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
"Don't look Pregnant"
So funny, I have been told several times within the last two days, "you don't even look pregnant" I also had a student guess me at 2 1/2 months, when I am almost five. I think it is because in forethought I decided to camoflauge the pregnancy by gaining extra weight everywhere, thus effectively hiding it... :)
Five months? Can you believe that? Crazy! That is 1/2 way done....we are trying out the affectionate term of "sweet potato" to see if it sticks...
Five months? Can you believe that? Crazy! That is 1/2 way done....we are trying out the affectionate term of "sweet potato" to see if it sticks...
Saturday, February 14, 2009
In hindsight....
It WAS the stomach flu, not morning sickness. Yep, Brian and I were blessed with that junk for 2 days....all the while, thank goodness Greyson remained healthy...but very energetic.
So what was the first thing after 2 days of nothing but chicken noodle soup and crackers that prego ate? Chinese. I figure if I am going down, it might as well taste good. Oh, and it did.
I choose some sort of sweet and spicy chicken (General Tso's) that the baby just adored. I had class late that night, so all the while I am lecturing on infancy and childhood, I am experiencing the beauty of prenatal development. Yep, getting tickled and taunted by little one inside. It was a great night, espeically because the chinese stayed down.
So what was the first thing after 2 days of nothing but chicken noodle soup and crackers that prego ate? Chinese. I figure if I am going down, it might as well taste good. Oh, and it did.
I choose some sort of sweet and spicy chicken (General Tso's) that the baby just adored. I had class late that night, so all the while I am lecturing on infancy and childhood, I am experiencing the beauty of prenatal development. Yep, getting tickled and taunted by little one inside. It was a great night, espeically because the chinese stayed down.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
First baby dream
So last night I had my first baby dream....
All I can remember is that I was feeding the baby, she (yes, pink clad) looked up at me and had the most beautiful little face and a little dark hair and a perfect complextion...
I had two baby dreams with Greyson, in those, both babies were boys.
All I can remember is that I was feeding the baby, she (yes, pink clad) looked up at me and had the most beautiful little face and a little dark hair and a perfect complextion...
I had two baby dreams with Greyson, in those, both babies were boys.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
More Sunday Ramblings...
It is a warm and sunny Sunday afternoon and Greyson is winding down for a nap...I can hear his little angelic voice upstairs counting the toys that he smuggled upstairs. A load of laundry which produced a fresh, snuggly clean green blankie for Greyson is already done, the bathroom is freshly cleaned and spotless, and this allows me the privildge of indulging in guilty mommy pleasures...choosing a chick flick to listen to/watch, catch up on email and blog away...
I received an email that made me google the presence of orbs, as babies and children have an energy all of their own that seems to attract everyone and everything. I found this quite interesting and touching.
Melba from about.com has this to say on orbs:
"I have noticed that orbs seem to cluster around them, as if sharing their energy with them in some unknown way. They also seem to stay close to pregnant women. Perhaps they are relatives who have passed over and have returned to communicate with the encapsulated soul."
How beautiful is that? I can think of many special people in our lives that surely are celebrating the new life that will soon be joining us.
I received an email that made me google the presence of orbs, as babies and children have an energy all of their own that seems to attract everyone and everything. I found this quite interesting and touching.
Melba from about.com has this to say on orbs:
"I have noticed that orbs seem to cluster around them, as if sharing their energy with them in some unknown way. They also seem to stay close to pregnant women. Perhaps they are relatives who have passed over and have returned to communicate with the encapsulated soul."
How beautiful is that? I can think of many special people in our lives that surely are celebrating the new life that will soon be joining us.
Name grumblings
So I was so happy I thought I had made progress on a baby name for a girl. I still have one that I like, but so unsure that it is "the name". I had to eliminate one that I liked becuase it could and most likely would be shortened down to the name of one of Brian's exes. Not that he has that many, but I can really see how he would not want his little girl (should this baby be a girl) being associated with a bad memory. I know dang well there are some boy names I would avoid like the plague for the same reason.
So I am thinking of trying to post a baby name poll for ideas. Now you cannot be hurt or offended if for some reason we should not select the name you suggest, because we are very serious about this naming thing. A name is sooooo important! But I would love to hear suggestions, it may be something that makes us thing of "the name". We also would love the name to have some signifigance, either meaning or family. Who knows...I know we are picky!
So I am thinking of trying to post a baby name poll for ideas. Now you cannot be hurt or offended if for some reason we should not select the name you suggest, because we are very serious about this naming thing. A name is sooooo important! But I would love to hear suggestions, it may be something that makes us thing of "the name". We also would love the name to have some signifigance, either meaning or family. Who knows...I know we are picky!
Oh the deliciousness
We ordered some fantastic ground beef from a little store in Shipshewana called Yoder's Meat and Cheese which is a really cool little store with amazing quality ground beef (it cooks like sirloin and has amazing flavor) so we had to stop at the Das Essenhaus for lunch....where I worked myself into a food induced drunken stooper.
It was soooo good. Not that this place isn't fantastic if you are not prego, but I find that all of my senses including taste and smell are heightened during pregnancy, so it was even better than I remembered. And literally carbtastic. Although I would have to say the mashed potatoes and gravy mixed with the roast beef were the tops.
The funny thing was, I said to Brian, that I was surprised I hadn't popped out that much, this being baby 2, I expected to show a lot faster, and I really didn't think that I had. (I know, post a pic!!!!) I said you know, I think I could still hide it...He nicely said, "no sweetie, you are pregnant, there is no hiding it now" I had to laugh!
On the good note, if you saw in the weekly update, it mentioned a weight gain range, that I can proudly say I am within, near the top, but within!!! So that must be why I didn't get the "slow it down speech" at my 15 week appointment!
It was soooo good. Not that this place isn't fantastic if you are not prego, but I find that all of my senses including taste and smell are heightened during pregnancy, so it was even better than I remembered. And literally carbtastic. Although I would have to say the mashed potatoes and gravy mixed with the roast beef were the tops.
The funny thing was, I said to Brian, that I was surprised I hadn't popped out that much, this being baby 2, I expected to show a lot faster, and I really didn't think that I had. (I know, post a pic!!!!) I said you know, I think I could still hide it...He nicely said, "no sweetie, you are pregnant, there is no hiding it now" I had to laugh!
On the good note, if you saw in the weekly update, it mentioned a weight gain range, that I can proudly say I am within, near the top, but within!!! So that must be why I didn't get the "slow it down speech" at my 15 week appointment!
Chinese Gender Predictor???
So I did this with Greyson, and it was wrong, but I was curious on this one. It said...
Maybe A Baby Girl
So, who knows....
Disclaimer: Rumors have it that this chart is over 90% accurate when used properly. However, according to a survey in 1999, they find the accuracy rate of this prediction is less than 75 percent. Ready to give it a try? If you are a mother, check the month you conceived and your lunar age at the date of conception.
Please remember that this chart is for entertainment purposes only.
BTW...Baby will be an OX...
The Ox (牛) People born under the sign of the Ox are generally calm, dependable, patient and unflagging. The Ox is symbolic of prosperity that is achieved through hard work. Although obstinate they do have logical minds and will not be easily frightened. They appreciate that in order to achieve success things must be done in a certain methodical and correct way. Ox people are seldom deprived and tend to be both reliable and conventional. They are patient, but once angry and incensed it will be difficult to reason with them, they also have a propensity to hold grudges. Ruled more by their heads than hearts they are full of pride and uncompromising and in order to be happier they should nurture their sense of humor. Ox gets along with Snakes (Aunt Sunny) and Roosters but not Sheep.
All this talk about chinese makes me hungry!
Maybe A Baby Girl
So, who knows....
Disclaimer: Rumors have it that this chart is over 90% accurate when used properly. However, according to a survey in 1999, they find the accuracy rate of this prediction is less than 75 percent. Ready to give it a try? If you are a mother, check the month you conceived and your lunar age at the date of conception.
Please remember that this chart is for entertainment purposes only.
BTW...Baby will be an OX...
The Ox (牛) People born under the sign of the Ox are generally calm, dependable, patient and unflagging. The Ox is symbolic of prosperity that is achieved through hard work. Although obstinate they do have logical minds and will not be easily frightened. They appreciate that in order to achieve success things must be done in a certain methodical and correct way. Ox people are seldom deprived and tend to be both reliable and conventional. They are patient, but once angry and incensed it will be difficult to reason with them, they also have a propensity to hold grudges. Ruled more by their heads than hearts they are full of pride and uncompromising and in order to be happier they should nurture their sense of humor. Ox gets along with Snakes (Aunt Sunny) and Roosters but not Sheep.
All this talk about chinese makes me hungry!
Friday, February 6, 2009
All quiet on the baby front
Not much to report. Movement is getting stronger, but still very sporadic...so you have to be awake and still to know it is going on. But I am anxiously awaiting the real deal.
I am dying in classes....I have no breath control, I remember this with Greyson. I sound like I am so out of shape that I can't talk without getting out of breath. Yet, I always take the stairs at work to get a little bit of a work out, and completely runout of breath!
I am well into the 2nd tri and I can feel it now...I feel great. I managed 3 nights of uninterrupted sleep this week. That was amazing...consequently they all occurred on a night after I exercised..hmm, see a connection there? I need to be exercising, which also has halted the weight gain train that I was a permenant passenger on.
Making progress on baby names, not that we will share them, but making progress. Why you ask? Well, we learned quickly that if you like a name and are truly considering it for your child, it you share it and get negative feedback, it ruins the name. However, if you say "this is our baby ____, fill in the blank" everyone is so taken with the baby, the name is secondary.
My excitement for the day includes walking at the mall with Greyson and checking out the deals at Children's Place...the only time it would be beneficial to know if the little one coming in July is a little boy or girl. We may also hit McD's..he loves to play there, although the only thing on the enitre menu he can have is a hamburger and apple dippers (without the dipper part) everything else has milk in it...including frech fries.
I am dying in classes....I have no breath control, I remember this with Greyson. I sound like I am so out of shape that I can't talk without getting out of breath. Yet, I always take the stairs at work to get a little bit of a work out, and completely runout of breath!
I am well into the 2nd tri and I can feel it now...I feel great. I managed 3 nights of uninterrupted sleep this week. That was amazing...consequently they all occurred on a night after I exercised..hmm, see a connection there? I need to be exercising, which also has halted the weight gain train that I was a permenant passenger on.
Making progress on baby names, not that we will share them, but making progress. Why you ask? Well, we learned quickly that if you like a name and are truly considering it for your child, it you share it and get negative feedback, it ruins the name. However, if you say "this is our baby ____, fill in the blank" everyone is so taken with the baby, the name is secondary.
My excitement for the day includes walking at the mall with Greyson and checking out the deals at Children's Place...the only time it would be beneficial to know if the little one coming in July is a little boy or girl. We may also hit McD's..he loves to play there, although the only thing on the enitre menu he can have is a hamburger and apple dippers (without the dipper part) everything else has milk in it...including frech fries.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Weekend excitement..
Well, I have spent the weekend thinking of names, baby shop surfing and doing all of the domestic borings I normally do.
I, just like last time, can easily think of boy names. I actually think it is more pressure to name a girl. I feel like their name has to be "cute" Why is that? Just reinforcing the societial push of cute is important with girls..ugh. Oh well, whatever it is, I still feel like zero progress has been made in the girl name department.
Due to the mommy intuition that it's a girl, I almost feel slightly panicked. No, not that I can't handle it, but that I won't have what I need, when logically, I know I won't need anything for at least a good few weeks. I have lots of nuetral stuff that is newborn and a July baby will be mostly in cotton sleepers and onsies. Must be some inborn maternal nesting craze thing that makes me feel I must be prepared, and yet, I still have 25 weeks to go....
I will not get into domestic boredom...it is not blog worthy. However, when I let the dogs out this morning, I noticed it was not as cold...maybe a trip to the property for snow stomping is in order, that should take some of the mundaneness out of my Sunday...
I, just like last time, can easily think of boy names. I actually think it is more pressure to name a girl. I feel like their name has to be "cute" Why is that? Just reinforcing the societial push of cute is important with girls..ugh. Oh well, whatever it is, I still feel like zero progress has been made in the girl name department.
Due to the mommy intuition that it's a girl, I almost feel slightly panicked. No, not that I can't handle it, but that I won't have what I need, when logically, I know I won't need anything for at least a good few weeks. I have lots of nuetral stuff that is newborn and a July baby will be mostly in cotton sleepers and onsies. Must be some inborn maternal nesting craze thing that makes me feel I must be prepared, and yet, I still have 25 weeks to go....
I will not get into domestic boredom...it is not blog worthy. However, when I let the dogs out this morning, I noticed it was not as cold...maybe a trip to the property for snow stomping is in order, that should take some of the mundaneness out of my Sunday...
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
I am shocked...
That the boy vote is now in the lead. Maybe that is because my vote, based on gut mother's intuition only, is that Baby Young is a girl (so is Brian's)...I just feel different, not that any pregnancy is the same. Some things are the same, like:
- I gained a ton (too much) in the 1st trimester, more than recommended (damn holidays)..
- Morning sickness started at the same time as Greyson
- Movement started about the same time as with Greyson
But there are some differences too:
- Morning sickness wasn't as bad as with Greyson
- I am much more tired than I was with Greyson (but maybe that is because I have a 2 1/2 year old running around!)
- I just started the nightly trips to the bathroom, which started very early on with Greyson
So when I saw the early lead on "girl" it made sense to me, but now I wonder....hmmm!
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
water class....
So I have decided in my quest to not pack on unnecessary poundage to take a water fitness class for pregos. I love it. It meets on Monday nights and it is so nice to get in the water and feel weightless. Hmm, that is a feat when I am gaining weight like mad...
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