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Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
In My Face
Monday night, Septtro informed me that Ladybug's skin was still see-through. I told him it was not. I had seen a picture of a baby born around 22 weeks and their skin did not look see-through. I was very sure I was right and felt sorry for how misinformed he was - you know, the poor pitiful dad who doesn't know much about what's going on because they're not experiencing it on the same level.
The next morning at work, I flipped over my daily baby calendar to find this interesting fact:
Nice sense of humor, God. Humbless needed - noted.
So I've come to realize that Septtro may know more about what's going on with Ladybug and me more than I do. And that's ok with me...he's more in tune with how I may be feeling physically and emotionally which has definitely been a plus!
The next morning at work, I flipped over my daily baby calendar to find this interesting fact:
Nice sense of humor, God. Humbless needed - noted.
So I've come to realize that Septtro may know more about what's going on with Ladybug and me more than I do. And that's ok with me...he's more in tune with how I may be feeling physically and emotionally which has definitely been a plus!
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
23 Weeks
Week and day: 23 weeks 0 days
Belly Button in or out: yeah it's out - and you can tell if I wear a shirt that's clingy
Wedding rings on or off: off! I had to before they became too hard to get off..I was afraid I'd wait too long and they'd have to be cut off or something :)
Food cravings: honey nut cheerios and milk, pickles (claussen!)
Food aversions: nope
Nausea: gone!
Energy level: I can feel that nesting starting to creep in - wrote out a to-do list the other day and anxious to start crossing things off!
Weight gain: I don't know really - probably bout 20 pounds or so
Mood: I told Septtro the other day how frustrated I was that I feel so sad all the time. I feel like I shouldn't be that way. This is a happy time. He was very understanding and said I shouldn't feel bad for being sad a lot cause that's just the hormones. But this past week, I've felt more happy...although I'm sure I can still cry at the drop of a hat.
Maternity clothes: I can't fit into ANY normal clothes now - well at least pants. I went to Miracle Hill and got some pretty good shirts that were just a bigger size and that's worked out quite nicely so far.
Size of baby: large mango
Changes of baby: starting to build fat, now weighs around a POUND - no more ounces!, skin becoming less see-through, practicing breathing by sucking amniotic fluid in and out of her lungs
Next appointment: June 9th (week from today) - measurements and hear heartbeat
Other: I can't say enough how amazing it is to feel her move around. I could just sit around all day with my hands on my belly - feeling her dance around in that secret world of hers. Septtro said her name the other night and she moved right away - made his day! :) I love watching him connect with her in that way. In other, less exciting news for most, my skin seems like it's starting to clear up a little bit - just in time for summer so yay! Speaking of summer, I think I'll be wearing skirts and dresses more than ever...it's SO much more comfortable when it's hot and humid out.
Belly Button in or out: yeah it's out - and you can tell if I wear a shirt that's clingy
Wedding rings on or off: off! I had to before they became too hard to get off..I was afraid I'd wait too long and they'd have to be cut off or something :)
Food cravings: honey nut cheerios and milk, pickles (claussen!)
Food aversions: nope
Nausea: gone!
Energy level: I can feel that nesting starting to creep in - wrote out a to-do list the other day and anxious to start crossing things off!
Weight gain: I don't know really - probably bout 20 pounds or so
Mood: I told Septtro the other day how frustrated I was that I feel so sad all the time. I feel like I shouldn't be that way. This is a happy time. He was very understanding and said I shouldn't feel bad for being sad a lot cause that's just the hormones. But this past week, I've felt more happy...although I'm sure I can still cry at the drop of a hat.
Maternity clothes: I can't fit into ANY normal clothes now - well at least pants. I went to Miracle Hill and got some pretty good shirts that were just a bigger size and that's worked out quite nicely so far.
Size of baby: large mango
Changes of baby: starting to build fat, now weighs around a POUND - no more ounces!, skin becoming less see-through, practicing breathing by sucking amniotic fluid in and out of her lungs
Next appointment: June 9th (week from today) - measurements and hear heartbeat
Other: I can't say enough how amazing it is to feel her move around. I could just sit around all day with my hands on my belly - feeling her dance around in that secret world of hers. Septtro said her name the other night and she moved right away - made his day! :) I love watching him connect with her in that way. In other, less exciting news for most, my skin seems like it's starting to clear up a little bit - just in time for summer so yay! Speaking of summer, I think I'll be wearing skirts and dresses more than ever...it's SO much more comfortable when it's hot and humid out.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Lost Doggie
We have a new friend. He will not be staying. But he is sweet and lovable. I named him Ralphie. I know you think that means I'll be keeping him. You're wrong. This afternoon, he will be taken to the vet. They will check for a microchip. We will look for a home for him. If no home comes, he will have to go to the pound. That makes me sad. That would be a waste of a really fun dog. Here he is:
I must say, he's quite persistent. He came to our house Tuesday night in the rain. He pawed at our front door. We shooed him away. He pawed at our back door. We shooed him away. He pawed at our kitchen window. We let Suka out to chase him away. He came back. He chose us for some reason. But we really can't keep him. I think he's a miniature pincher. He can't weigh more than 10 pounds - if that.
I will miss Ralphie.
I must say, he's quite persistent. He came to our house Tuesday night in the rain. He pawed at our front door. We shooed him away. He pawed at our back door. We shooed him away. He pawed at our kitchen window. We let Suka out to chase him away. He came back. He chose us for some reason. But we really can't keep him. I think he's a miniature pincher. He can't weigh more than 10 pounds - if that.
I will miss Ralphie.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
21 week pic and some updates
Here's a pic - this was taken at 21 weeks and 2 days.
So the really fun news is that Septtro was finally able to feel Ladybug move for the first time! Last Thursday (May 21st), we were at my parents house and I had my hands over my tummy and thought I felt her move but wasn't sure. Septtro tried to feel but she wouldn't move again. Then, the next day at work, I was at a meeting and put my hands the same way and it was unmistakable - she was movin like crazy and it was so fun! So that night, I had Septtro try and he felt her but wasn't sure. I asked if he felt her and he said, "I don't know" and I kinda barely tapped his arm and said, "It kinda feels like this" and he said, "Yeah I felt that". I reassured him that was, indeed, her. :) But he really felt her Sunday at church before the service. His eyes just lit up and he said, "That is so cool!" I loved the fact that he was able to connect with her in that way! Since then, he's been able to feel her several other times.
In other, less exciting news, I'm having leg cramps during the night. I've actually had them throughout the pregnancy. They haven't been bad - it's not every night. But apparently, it's something that can happen during pregnancy.
Oh, and the wedding rings came off on Sunday. It was already a little difficult to get them off so I went ahead and took them off before they fused with my fingers.
I'm currently 22 weeks exactly!
Last Monday, I woke up with the weirdest feeling. It's hard to explain. I mean, I know there's a little human inside my belly. But it was like this heavy mass of something really low in my abdomen. A few days later, I didn't feel it but I felt it again Saturday. I wonder if maybe after Ladybug has been active, she burrows down to sleep for a good day or so. :)
I'm not sleeping through the night but that's ok with me. I had a scare that I might have UTI so since then, have been setting my alarm to make myself get up to use the potty. I've always had a bladder of steel but I know it's not so good to hold it all night - especially when baby girl is basically sitting right on my bladder. Speaking of, during the day yesterday I think I had to use the restroom at least 5 times in an hour. I'd be lying down and feel her move and then have to scurry off to the ladies room. :)
Thursday, May 21, 2009
To cloth or not to cloth - THAT is certainly the question
So...yes, I am one of those people. Call me crazy, a tree-hugger, out of my mind - I've already heard it and barely told many people. My husband and I want to use cloth diapers for our baby.
Let me tell you pretty much the ONLY reason why I even considered cloth diapering is because of the cost savings. Let's face it - I'm pretty tight with my money. I get natural highs when I save money at the grocery store and refuse to buy something without a coupon if I know I have one. Whenever we eat out, I even try to use a coupon (we don't really eat out much).
After doing research on the Internet and talking to a few people who have used cloth diapers recently, I realized there are SO many different ways to go. You can buy the luxurious cloth diapers, the one-size-fits-all (but does it really?), the old-fashioned diapers; you can have a service come collect them and wash them for you or do it yourself. And then there's all the different ways to wash them. What I have realized is that cloth diapering is not like it was when my mom had babies. It's definitely evolved and I haven't talked to someone who does it who doesn't love it. So it can't be that bad right?
So here's the thing...I've decided to do just like my friend, Sara...if we get enough disposables at showers and such, we'll go that route. After all, if I'm only doing it for cost reasons and if I get a bunch from others, I'm saving money. Call me a chicken if you like. All I know is, I know several ladies who just had babies and I feel like the last thing I'm going to want to do when I bring my baby home is figure out a schedule/method for cloth diapering. However, I am a little bothered by the fact that disposables give a lot of babies really bad rashes and would feel bad for puttin my lil ladybug through that discomfort.
I'm not completely throwing cloth diapering out the window. If we feel we're spending too much money, we'll take another look. But for right now, well, send those disposables my way and we'll take it from there! ;)
Let me tell you pretty much the ONLY reason why I even considered cloth diapering is because of the cost savings. Let's face it - I'm pretty tight with my money. I get natural highs when I save money at the grocery store and refuse to buy something without a coupon if I know I have one. Whenever we eat out, I even try to use a coupon (we don't really eat out much).
After doing research on the Internet and talking to a few people who have used cloth diapers recently, I realized there are SO many different ways to go. You can buy the luxurious cloth diapers, the one-size-fits-all (but does it really?), the old-fashioned diapers; you can have a service come collect them and wash them for you or do it yourself. And then there's all the different ways to wash them. What I have realized is that cloth diapering is not like it was when my mom had babies. It's definitely evolved and I haven't talked to someone who does it who doesn't love it. So it can't be that bad right?
So here's the thing...I've decided to do just like my friend, Sara...if we get enough disposables at showers and such, we'll go that route. After all, if I'm only doing it for cost reasons and if I get a bunch from others, I'm saving money. Call me a chicken if you like. All I know is, I know several ladies who just had babies and I feel like the last thing I'm going to want to do when I bring my baby home is figure out a schedule/method for cloth diapering. However, I am a little bothered by the fact that disposables give a lot of babies really bad rashes and would feel bad for puttin my lil ladybug through that discomfort.
I'm not completely throwing cloth diapering out the window. If we feel we're spending too much money, we'll take another look. But for right now, well, send those disposables my way and we'll take it from there! ;)
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Friday, May 15, 2009
20 weeks!
Week and day: 20 weeks 3 days
Belly Button in or out: I pretty much am buttonless now
Wedding rings on or off: on but it takes some wigglin to get them off
Food cravings: chocolate milkshakes or chocolate ice cream in general
Food aversions: nothing much
Nausea: haven't gotten sick in a month!
Energy level: I am so anxious to get the nursery started - already took a HUGE load of stuff to Miracle Hill to clear out some space
Weight gain: total I think is 17 pounds...most of it at the beginning
Mood: I can cry over almost anything
Maternity clothes: gradually acquiring more as hand-me-downs or at Goodwill or Miracle Hill (and I must say, the selection at Miracle Hill was fabulous)
Size of baby: banana
Changes of baby: practicing breathing and swallowing more and more, skin forming different layers, head becoming more proportional to rest of body, sleep patterns similar to newborn
Next appointment: June 9th - measurements and hear heartbeat
Other: shortness of breath, nasal stuffiness increasing - the BEST part right now is feeling her move...I LOVE it - there's nothing like it! I'm noticing her moving around the same time every day - early morning, mid-afternoon, and evening
Belly Button in or out: I pretty much am buttonless now
Wedding rings on or off: on but it takes some wigglin to get them off
Food cravings: chocolate milkshakes or chocolate ice cream in general
Food aversions: nothing much
Nausea: haven't gotten sick in a month!
Energy level: I am so anxious to get the nursery started - already took a HUGE load of stuff to Miracle Hill to clear out some space
Weight gain: total I think is 17 pounds...most of it at the beginning
Mood: I can cry over almost anything
Maternity clothes: gradually acquiring more as hand-me-downs or at Goodwill or Miracle Hill (and I must say, the selection at Miracle Hill was fabulous)
Size of baby: banana
Changes of baby: practicing breathing and swallowing more and more, skin forming different layers, head becoming more proportional to rest of body, sleep patterns similar to newborn
Next appointment: June 9th - measurements and hear heartbeat
Other: shortness of breath, nasal stuffiness increasing - the BEST part right now is feeling her move...I LOVE it - there's nothing like it! I'm noticing her moving around the same time every day - early morning, mid-afternoon, and evening
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
We're havin a.....
Ladies and gentleman (do any guys read this anyway?):
I am proud to introduce you to our.....(scroll down - that's for you Lor)
little girl!!!!!
I'm not posting the picture that proves her girlishness - let's give her a lil privacy right? :)
She weighs 11 ounces - right in the middle of what she should be. Everything looks great! She was very cooperative (or very immodest) because she gave us the perfect shot as soon as the ultrasound tech tried. :) The tech asked if I had caffeine before I came in because she was so active - I didn't so she's just a very active little baby. She said her head is just above my belly button and her feet are basically dancing all over my bladder - already - thanks baby girl!
Yes we have a name we like but we're not telling a lot of people. I don't want somebody to say something that will ruin it. I will say her middle name will be Falefou in honor of my late mother-in-law. We plan to give all of our kids Samoan middle names - or at least Polynesian names.
I'm excited to see Septtro with her - he's gonna be such a sweet daddy to her.
See, my motherly instincts are right on track - mommy points for me!!! :) Ahhh, I'm in love already - my little ladybug!
I am proud to introduce you to our.....(scroll down - that's for you Lor)
little girl!!!!!
I'm not posting the picture that proves her girlishness - let's give her a lil privacy right? :) She weighs 11 ounces - right in the middle of what she should be. Everything looks great! She was very cooperative (or very immodest) because she gave us the perfect shot as soon as the ultrasound tech tried. :) The tech asked if I had caffeine before I came in because she was so active - I didn't so she's just a very active little baby. She said her head is just above my belly button and her feet are basically dancing all over my bladder - already - thanks baby girl!
Yes we have a name we like but we're not telling a lot of people. I don't want somebody to say something that will ruin it. I will say her middle name will be Falefou in honor of my late mother-in-law. We plan to give all of our kids Samoan middle names - or at least Polynesian names.
I'm excited to see Septtro with her - he's gonna be such a sweet daddy to her.
See, my motherly instincts are right on track - mommy points for me!!! :) Ahhh, I'm in love already - my little ladybug!
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Dear Baby
Dear Baby,
Tomorrow is a big day for all of us! We'll get another peak into your secret world. I can't wait to see you again! I wonder how much you've changed.
I keep thinking you're a little girl. I wonder if I'm right. I'm not quite sure where that is coming from. I will truly be happy either way. Ever since I was little, I wanted to have a boy first. That's probably because of your Uncle Mark. I liked having an older brother. But I've been around little girls enough now to be comfortable with a girl too. See, your mom isn't quite the girliest person around. I may not be able to do your hair or dress you in the latest fashion, but I'll love you like no other! It will be nice to know if you're a boy or girl so we can start picking out names. Your dad and I pretty much have a name picked out if you're a girl. If you're a boy, well, we'll have to do some more thinkin.
I love feeling you move around inside me. It's one of the most incredible things I've ever experienced! I'm pretty sure I smile every time I feel you. Sometimes I get nervous when you haven't moved in a while. But then I remember that you're sleeping just as much as a newborn. You seem to like it when I eat - that's when you're most active. You like food, don't you?...just like your mom and dad. :) On Sunday, I ate some macaroni and cheese. That's my favorite food. After I did, you moved the strongest I've ever felt! It made me jump because it startled me! You like mac and cheese? A child after my own heart. :)
I'm a little nervous about tomorrow my sweet baby. I want everything to be ok. I want you to be growing right on track and there to be no problems. I hope that's true. Trusting God is such a minute-by-minute, day-by-day decision. You'll learn that soon enough. I love you baby! See you soon!
Tomorrow is a big day for all of us! We'll get another peak into your secret world. I can't wait to see you again! I wonder how much you've changed.
I keep thinking you're a little girl. I wonder if I'm right. I'm not quite sure where that is coming from. I will truly be happy either way. Ever since I was little, I wanted to have a boy first. That's probably because of your Uncle Mark. I liked having an older brother. But I've been around little girls enough now to be comfortable with a girl too. See, your mom isn't quite the girliest person around. I may not be able to do your hair or dress you in the latest fashion, but I'll love you like no other! It will be nice to know if you're a boy or girl so we can start picking out names. Your dad and I pretty much have a name picked out if you're a girl. If you're a boy, well, we'll have to do some more thinkin.
I love feeling you move around inside me. It's one of the most incredible things I've ever experienced! I'm pretty sure I smile every time I feel you. Sometimes I get nervous when you haven't moved in a while. But then I remember that you're sleeping just as much as a newborn. You seem to like it when I eat - that's when you're most active. You like food, don't you?...just like your mom and dad. :) On Sunday, I ate some macaroni and cheese. That's my favorite food. After I did, you moved the strongest I've ever felt! It made me jump because it startled me! You like mac and cheese? A child after my own heart. :)
I'm a little nervous about tomorrow my sweet baby. I want everything to be ok. I want you to be growing right on track and there to be no problems. I hope that's true. Trusting God is such a minute-by-minute, day-by-day decision. You'll learn that soon enough. I love you baby! See you soon!
Monday, May 11, 2009
Hike in the Mountains
Septtro really wanted to go to the mountains Saturday. I....well, I did not. I feel like I have so much to do at the house and I was gone last weekend. But, I conceded. We went with my mom and my sister-in-law's mom, Cathy - and of course, we brought the dogs. Septtro wanted to find a place where not many people knew about..."The Narrows" of some sort. He looked on the map before we left and said he knew where he was going. Unfortunately, the map wasn't as easy to follow once we got on the little back roads and we found since this was a place that not many people knew about, nobody could tell us where to go. We got lost - asking two country bumpkins drinkin themselves into oblivian while gutting their catch of the day for directions. They weren't much help. Cathy ended up spotting the sign tucked behind some brush and we followed it.
This was when the trail got a bit rough. I wasn't really expecting an hour and a half hike one way.
Cathy and mom
And here it is in all its glory - a river...with rocks. I hiked all this way, knee pain increasing, blisters forming, and feeling like I'm breathing through a straw - for this?? Ok, ok, so the actual "Narrows" were further down from this with a waterfall. But the path was even more narrow and I was tired of walking. Looking back, I should have at least gone to see it. Maybe then I wouldn't have felt so cheated.
mom and me - yeah we pretty much are twinkies
Septtro actually got in the frigid water - and said it felt good
The sun shined down on just him in the water - handsome fella isn't he?
I'm really not normally this dumb. Water shoes are good for wading in the water - NOT hiking over 2 miles. I'll blame it on the pregnancy. :)
Seriously, she has to be one of the prettiest dogs ever.
Baby and me chillin. And yes, that's a skirt. Alert the media! (it was hot and I'd just gotten it as a hand-me-down)
Haha Suka was bein a pansy - although I guess after being thrown in the water (by Septtro) in the past, I might have been a little afraid too.
She won't get on a rock near water but climbed up here all by herself
All in all, the day wasn't really very fun - at least for me. But it was an adventure. And hey, at least we didn't get rained on right? Septtro ended up carrying me the last bit cause my body was just plain tired and we were taking a break every 5 minutes. Mom wasn't able to get a picture of this cause by the time she saw us, he was ready to unload (mom and Cathy left before we did cause they thought they'd slow us down but I think the underestimated how long it'd take me to get back - plus, apparently Tillman turned into a sled dog and pulled Cathy up the hills and stairs).
Oh and another plus, that night, I did got a foot massage for my efforts.
This was when the trail got a bit rough. I wasn't really expecting an hour and a half hike one way.
Cathy and mom
And here it is in all its glory - a river...with rocks. I hiked all this way, knee pain increasing, blisters forming, and feeling like I'm breathing through a straw - for this?? Ok, ok, so the actual "Narrows" were further down from this with a waterfall. But the path was even more narrow and I was tired of walking. Looking back, I should have at least gone to see it. Maybe then I wouldn't have felt so cheated.
mom and me - yeah we pretty much are twinkies
Septtro actually got in the frigid water - and said it felt good
The sun shined down on just him in the water - handsome fella isn't he?
I'm really not normally this dumb. Water shoes are good for wading in the water - NOT hiking over 2 miles. I'll blame it on the pregnancy. :)
Seriously, she has to be one of the prettiest dogs ever.
Baby and me chillin. And yes, that's a skirt. Alert the media! (it was hot and I'd just gotten it as a hand-me-down)
Haha Suka was bein a pansy - although I guess after being thrown in the water (by Septtro) in the past, I might have been a little afraid too.
She won't get on a rock near water but climbed up here all by herself
All in all, the day wasn't really very fun - at least for me. But it was an adventure. And hey, at least we didn't get rained on right? Septtro ended up carrying me the last bit cause my body was just plain tired and we were taking a break every 5 minutes. Mom wasn't able to get a picture of this cause by the time she saw us, he was ready to unload (mom and Cathy left before we did cause they thought they'd slow us down but I think the underestimated how long it'd take me to get back - plus, apparently Tillman turned into a sled dog and pulled Cathy up the hills and stairs).
Oh and another plus, that night, I did got a foot massage for my efforts.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Boy or Girl???
So I've thought this baby is a girl for quite some time. Then, today - just for fun - I got online and did a quiz and it said boy. Then I followed criteria for an ancient Chinese predictor and it said boy. I know all these things can be totally wrong but now I'm starting to second-guess my "intuition". :)
Will the 13 EVER get here????
Will the 13 EVER get here????
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Wedding Weekend
So these are a lil late...we went to Ohio for my brother-in-law's wedding the last weekend in April (same weekend my lil nephew was born).
The groom's crew with the new addition - Kari (in white hat)! :)
The three brothers - Setnick, Stephen (groom), and the best lookin one - Septtro ;)
Stephen looking at his bride
Ok I might be a lil bias, but I think Setnick has the best voice of anybody I know.
They gave each other a high five after they kissed - it was cute! :)
In memory of Falefou Sene - wish I could have met her...sounds like an incredible woman!
Septtro pointing to my baby belly that you can't really see in this picture
The new Sene family! Yay I'm not the only white girl anymore!!...but still the shortest by far!
Seriously, what kind of photographer puts a bridesmaid that already looks young on her knees?
Yeah, we're cool
Bride and groom's first dance (Stephen is about 6'6 so, yeah, their kids will be tall) :)
and brother's first dance
quite convenient that my husband has size 15-16 feet at times like this :)
Yay!!! What a fun wedding!
The groom's crew with the new addition - Kari (in white hat)! :)
The three brothers - Setnick, Stephen (groom), and the best lookin one - Septtro ;)
Stephen looking at his bride
Ok I might be a lil bias, but I think Setnick has the best voice of anybody I know.
They gave each other a high five after they kissed - it was cute! :)
In memory of Falefou Sene - wish I could have met her...sounds like an incredible woman!
Septtro pointing to my baby belly that you can't really see in this picture
The new Sene family! Yay I'm not the only white girl anymore!!...but still the shortest by far!
Seriously, what kind of photographer puts a bridesmaid that already looks young on her knees?
Yeah, we're cool
Bride and groom's first dance (Stephen is about 6'6 so, yeah, their kids will be tall) :)
and brother's first dance
quite convenient that my husband has size 15-16 feet at times like this :)
Yay!!! What a fun wedding!
Monday, May 4, 2009
Friday, May 1, 2009
18 Weeks!
Week and day: 18 weeks 3 days
Belly Button in or out: almost flush with my belly now :)
Wedding rings on or off: on but with this hot weather, I'm not sure how much longer that will last!
Food cravings: chocolate milkshakes
Food aversions: not much anymore
Nausea: some mornings I still have to eat often when I get up early for work but those moments are few and far between
Energy level: I am getting more done around the house - don't think nesting has set in yet but I'm sure it won't be long!
Weight gain: total I think is 13 pounds...most of it at the beginning
Mood: weepy willow
Maternity clothes: definitely need to go shopping for some other clothes - mostly shirts...still look funny in maternity shirts cause they're too big
Size of baby: small can of soup
Changes of baby: bones hardening, baby can kick in reaction, baby's ears completely formed and can hear me talkin! Septtro has already been talkin to my belly for a couple of weeks now. :)
Next appointment: May 13th - the BIG one - when we find out if this baby is a he or a she
Other: I definitely feel the baby move now and know that was, indeed, the baby moving several weeks ago. I feel it more and more and I LOVE it! I've noticed my belly is starting to get in the way of things...such as shaving my legs and bending over to pick something up.
Belly Button in or out: almost flush with my belly now :)
Wedding rings on or off: on but with this hot weather, I'm not sure how much longer that will last!
Food cravings: chocolate milkshakes
Food aversions: not much anymore
Nausea: some mornings I still have to eat often when I get up early for work but those moments are few and far between
Energy level: I am getting more done around the house - don't think nesting has set in yet but I'm sure it won't be long!
Weight gain: total I think is 13 pounds...most of it at the beginning
Mood: weepy willow
Maternity clothes: definitely need to go shopping for some other clothes - mostly shirts...still look funny in maternity shirts cause they're too big
Size of baby: small can of soup
Changes of baby: bones hardening, baby can kick in reaction, baby's ears completely formed and can hear me talkin! Septtro has already been talkin to my belly for a couple of weeks now. :)
Next appointment: May 13th - the BIG one - when we find out if this baby is a he or a she
Other: I definitely feel the baby move now and know that was, indeed, the baby moving several weeks ago. I feel it more and more and I LOVE it! I've noticed my belly is starting to get in the way of things...such as shaving my legs and bending over to pick something up.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Emmory Pictures
Here are some pictures of my sweet, lil nephew Emmory.
This was the first time I held him....about an hour after he was born. :)
He kept stickin his tongue out :)
So I did too
Me with his proud daddy - givin his new son bunny ears (not sure why I can't open my eyes all the way)
This was when he was a day old - Monday afternoon
I didn't get to see him for a whole day...but I went over the next day (Wednesday) and we just cuddled for an hour or so.
Then it was Grammy's turn to hold him
This was the first time I held him....about an hour after he was born. :)
He kept stickin his tongue out :)
So I did too
Me with his proud daddy - givin his new son bunny ears (not sure why I can't open my eyes all the way)
This was when he was a day old - Monday afternoon
I didn't get to see him for a whole day...but I went over the next day (Wednesday) and we just cuddled for an hour or so.
Then it was Grammy's turn to hold him
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Lil Septtroplex
This past weekend, my sister-in-law, Sheivon, brought some stuff she found in storage. She gave Septtro his passport from when he was about 4 years old and it's SO cute! :)
Isn't that the cutest lil face you ever saw? :)
Isn't that the cutest lil face you ever saw? :)
Monday, April 27, 2009
My nephew is here!!!
Meet my nephew....Emmory William Steenback...born at 2:20pm April 26th..7 pounds 12 ounces and 21.5 inches long. I love him so much already!!
He's only about an hour old here.
This was when he was about 24 hours old. I LOVE his hair...so soft and fun! :)
So, we had quite the eventful weekend. Septtro and I left Thursday evening for Ohio for my brother-in-law's wedding (near Columbus - pics of that to come shortly). Saturday morning, my brother called and said Shawna was having contractions about 10 minutes apart. I was pretty bummed because I REALLY wanted to be in town when he was born. I think he was tryin to hold out for me, though, cause he sure did take his time. :) Septtro and I arrived at the hospital on Sunday an hour after he was born to meet him. My mom did hold up the phone so I could hear his first cries, though - that was precious....made me cry. :)
His dark hair kinda surprised me. I guess I figured he'd have blonde hair. I did, indeed, win the bracket we had goin on when he'd be here and how much he'd weigh and the time he was born. My baby and I will enjoy that big, juicy steak - thanks mom! :)
More pictures to come...
He's only about an hour old here.
This was when he was about 24 hours old. I LOVE his hair...so soft and fun! :)
So, we had quite the eventful weekend. Septtro and I left Thursday evening for Ohio for my brother-in-law's wedding (near Columbus - pics of that to come shortly). Saturday morning, my brother called and said Shawna was having contractions about 10 minutes apart. I was pretty bummed because I REALLY wanted to be in town when he was born. I think he was tryin to hold out for me, though, cause he sure did take his time. :) Septtro and I arrived at the hospital on Sunday an hour after he was born to meet him. My mom did hold up the phone so I could hear his first cries, though - that was precious....made me cry. :)
His dark hair kinda surprised me. I guess I figured he'd have blonde hair. I did, indeed, win the bracket we had goin on when he'd be here and how much he'd weigh and the time he was born. My baby and I will enjoy that big, juicy steak - thanks mom! :)
More pictures to come...
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Doctor Appointment
I had my monthly appointment this morning - thanks for the prayers! :) We got to hear the heartbeat and it was amazing! She said it fluctuated between 154 and 156 beats per minute. I asked if she thought I was too big and she said absolutely not - I am right on track, measuring right at 17-18 weeks so yay!! :) And I only gained 3 pounds this time so kudos to me!
While listening to the heartbeat, you could sometimes hear this scratching type noise. It was like, "bu bum, bu bum, bu bum, eeeaaggghhrrrr". She said that was the baby moving around. I couldn't feel it but it was fun to "hear" the baby moving around. How incredible it was to hear the heartbeat...I almost asked her if she was sure that wasn't my heartbeat. :) When will this feel real?
I asked about my sleeping positions. I do start off on my left side but inevitably end up on my back - which I guess isn't good for blood flow towards the latter part of a pregnancy. She said I should be fine until around 20 weeks but then I might want to put a pillow under my hip so if I roll over, I won't be completely flat.
So we scheduled the next ultrasound - when we find out if we're having a girl or boy. We go back exactly 3 weeks from today...May 13th! She said I could come back in 3 or 4 weeks so obviously I chose 3 weeks. I'm so excited! What are your guesses? I think it's a girl for some reason and so does my mom and Septtro and most everybody at work. Although a girl I met last night said it's a boy and she's never been wrong...we shall see!!
While listening to the heartbeat, you could sometimes hear this scratching type noise. It was like, "bu bum, bu bum, bu bum, eeeaaggghhrrrr". She said that was the baby moving around. I couldn't feel it but it was fun to "hear" the baby moving around. How incredible it was to hear the heartbeat...I almost asked her if she was sure that wasn't my heartbeat. :) When will this feel real?
I asked about my sleeping positions. I do start off on my left side but inevitably end up on my back - which I guess isn't good for blood flow towards the latter part of a pregnancy. She said I should be fine until around 20 weeks but then I might want to put a pillow under my hip so if I roll over, I won't be completely flat.
So we scheduled the next ultrasound - when we find out if we're having a girl or boy. We go back exactly 3 weeks from today...May 13th! She said I could come back in 3 or 4 weeks so obviously I chose 3 weeks. I'm so excited! What are your guesses? I think it's a girl for some reason and so does my mom and Septtro and most everybody at work. Although a girl I met last night said it's a boy and she's never been wrong...we shall see!!
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
16 Week pics a lil late
So today I'm officially 17 weeks - or unofficially, depending on how accurate you think the doctors can determine how far along you are.
These pictures were taken at 16 weeks and 5 days. And PLEASE, as much as I love comments, don't tell me how huge I am. Yes there really is only one baby. Maybe I'm starting to wonder what I used to look like and if I'll ever look like that again. I honestly only eat when I'm hungry - promise! And I do try to eat healthy now that I'm not feeling as sick.
Speaking of sick, I think I may have jinxed myself in my last post because I got sick two days in a row last week which has NEVER happened before. But I've been fine since then. Guess there will always be those more difficult days but that's just fine with me!
This is just normal...well maybe I'm tryin to suck it in a lil :)
But I sure can pooch it out too
Quite a difference huh? :) Maybe I should have taken one more where I was just standing there normal. Oh well.
My next appointment is tomorrow morning at 8:30AM. Please keep me in your prayers if you think about it. I'm still nervous about going and probably will always be nervous about going. Knowing who is truly in control, though, sure does bring a sense of relief.
These pictures were taken at 16 weeks and 5 days. And PLEASE, as much as I love comments, don't tell me how huge I am. Yes there really is only one baby. Maybe I'm starting to wonder what I used to look like and if I'll ever look like that again. I honestly only eat when I'm hungry - promise! And I do try to eat healthy now that I'm not feeling as sick.
Speaking of sick, I think I may have jinxed myself in my last post because I got sick two days in a row last week which has NEVER happened before. But I've been fine since then. Guess there will always be those more difficult days but that's just fine with me!
This is just normal...well maybe I'm tryin to suck it in a lil :)
But I sure can pooch it out too
Quite a difference huh? :) Maybe I should have taken one more where I was just standing there normal. Oh well. My next appointment is tomorrow morning at 8:30AM. Please keep me in your prayers if you think about it. I'm still nervous about going and probably will always be nervous about going. Knowing who is truly in control, though, sure does bring a sense of relief.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
16 weeks
Week and day: 16 weeks 2 days
Belly Button in or out: not much of one left
Wedding rings on or off: on
Food cravings: steak!!!
Food aversions: still some types of chicken by itself
Nausea: hardly at all anymore!! yay!!
Energy level: no naps since last week - hello second trimester! I got a lil freaked out Monday cause it was like I woke up and didn't feel pregnant anymore.
Weight gain: I'm not sure how much I've gained but I don't have to eat as much now because 1 - I don't have the room and 2 - I don't feel nauseous
Mood: I feel like I've been letting myself start to enjoy this pregnancy - singing and dancin around the house instead of snapping at Septtro for every little thing because I'm so nervous
Maternity clothes: down to one normal pair of pants that still fit because they sit so low but have been wearing maternity pants more and more - got some shirts from Shawna so I'm not always wearing t-shirts :)
Size of baby: avocado
Changes of baby: baby's eyes are closer to front of head now, head is more erect, toenails forming, heart pumps about 25 quarts each day
Next appointment: April 22nd - to hear the heartbeat...no ultrasound
Other: I keep feeling like maybe I can feel the baby move. I felt it for the first time last Monday (April 6th) - felt like somebody was waving their fingers inside my tummy and it only lasted a couple of seconds. Then it's started to feel like a rolly polly feeling and lasted longer. It's still so faint and those moments are few and far between so I'm always second-guessing myself. I'm a lil nervous to assume it's the baby in case it's not for fear of me lookin silly. :) Oh, and BIG plus, I can sometimes go through the night without having to get up to use the restroom - depending on how late I have something to drink. Oh, and my tailbone has been VERY sore lately - maybe I should get a doughnut pillow. :)
Belly Button in or out: not much of one left
Wedding rings on or off: on
Food cravings: steak!!!
Food aversions: still some types of chicken by itself
Nausea: hardly at all anymore!! yay!!
Energy level: no naps since last week - hello second trimester! I got a lil freaked out Monday cause it was like I woke up and didn't feel pregnant anymore.
Weight gain: I'm not sure how much I've gained but I don't have to eat as much now because 1 - I don't have the room and 2 - I don't feel nauseous
Mood: I feel like I've been letting myself start to enjoy this pregnancy - singing and dancin around the house instead of snapping at Septtro for every little thing because I'm so nervous
Maternity clothes: down to one normal pair of pants that still fit because they sit so low but have been wearing maternity pants more and more - got some shirts from Shawna so I'm not always wearing t-shirts :)
Size of baby: avocado
Changes of baby: baby's eyes are closer to front of head now, head is more erect, toenails forming, heart pumps about 25 quarts each day
Next appointment: April 22nd - to hear the heartbeat...no ultrasound
Other: I keep feeling like maybe I can feel the baby move. I felt it for the first time last Monday (April 6th) - felt like somebody was waving their fingers inside my tummy and it only lasted a couple of seconds. Then it's started to feel like a rolly polly feeling and lasted longer. It's still so faint and those moments are few and far between so I'm always second-guessing myself. I'm a lil nervous to assume it's the baby in case it's not for fear of me lookin silly. :) Oh, and BIG plus, I can sometimes go through the night without having to get up to use the restroom - depending on how late I have something to drink. Oh, and my tailbone has been VERY sore lately - maybe I should get a doughnut pillow. :)
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