Went to my weekly OB checkup today. I am now full-term so that baby can come out anytime now! She examined me and said the baby's head was definitely low down (um, I would think so because he actually feels like he's going to fall out sometimes!), I was 80% effaced (thinned out), and 2 cm dilated. And even better- I lost 2 lbs!! The last 2 times I went to the Dr. I had heavy shoes on and told the nurse to take off a pound for my big shoes. But she just kinda laughed and didn't do it- so I really think I weigh the same as last time (minus the heavy shoes).
All of this is exciting to me because it means WE"RE GOING TO HAVE BABY SOON!!! You would think I know this by now, but the reality of it has still not quite caught up with me.
And in other news...
It's been a long week (and it's not even over yet): Sophie had a fever all weekend and still had this nasty green snot coming out. I took her to the Dr and turns out she has ear infections in both ears and possibly a sinus infection. Poor baby! Got her on antibiotics so she is now starting to feel better and be more herself. She had to miss school Tuesday (her long day), so that kinda sucked for me, as I'm used to having a little time to get errands run or do things in peace!
Sophie did go to school today and when I picked her up her teacher told me she and another girl got in a real fight. She's only 1 1/2 years old! Had to be my kid that gets in a fight though. So the other girl tried taking Sophie's toy away and AHHH!! they started pulling and screaming at each other, both were yelling "MINE!"- can you just picture this?
Dwayne plays hockey tonight- last game for awhile since the winter season's over. And I think he'll be pretty busy here soon!
And tomorrow night I get to go out for a movie night with the girls! We are going to see Million Dollar Baby at Alamo Drafthouse. For those of you who have never experienced the Alamo Drafthouse, it's dinner & a movie all in one. You get to watch your movie, order your food and drinks, and they bring it right to you. Fabulous idea eh?
Have a great weekend and enjoy a beer for me if you can!
Thursday, February 24, 2005
Sunday, February 20, 2005
Baby shower
Some of our dear friends gave us a baby shower this Saturday. We had a nice time and received some lovely gifts for our baby boy to come: Lots of adorable clothes, a photo album, toys, pacifiers, a jumbo pack of diapers and wipes, and hockey sticks & pucks. (Oh I think we know who the hockey stuff is REALLY for!)
And my favorite part of course was all the delicious food!! Our host made a special Indian vegetarian dish for me that was superb- made with lentils and some other good stuff. One of my other favorites was the artichoke dip. I got the recipe and will post it later- super easy to make!
Unfortunately our little Sophie got sick on Friday and was not a very happy camper for the party. I picked her up from school on Thursday and she and one other child were the only ones left- all the other kids were sick at home or got sent home with fevers. Argh! I knew it was a matter of time before Sophie got it too. So Friday she had a fever and slept on me all day. The only nice thing about it was that I got to lay around on the couch almost the whole day Friday while she slept on me. Watched a lot of high quality TV shows- E! True Hollywood Stories, VH1 Most Embarrassing Moments of 2004, the Inside Story of Survivor (ok, I've never even watched Survivor but I really liked the "inside" story on it), and other good shows like that.
So she has been a big crab during the days and keeping us up at night... hopefully she'll get better soon!!
This momma is tired now and will have to tell more later...
And my favorite part of course was all the delicious food!! Our host made a special Indian vegetarian dish for me that was superb- made with lentils and some other good stuff. One of my other favorites was the artichoke dip. I got the recipe and will post it later- super easy to make!
Unfortunately our little Sophie got sick on Friday and was not a very happy camper for the party. I picked her up from school on Thursday and she and one other child were the only ones left- all the other kids were sick at home or got sent home with fevers. Argh! I knew it was a matter of time before Sophie got it too. So Friday she had a fever and slept on me all day. The only nice thing about it was that I got to lay around on the couch almost the whole day Friday while she slept on me. Watched a lot of high quality TV shows- E! True Hollywood Stories, VH1 Most Embarrassing Moments of 2004, the Inside Story of Survivor (ok, I've never even watched Survivor but I really liked the "inside" story on it), and other good shows like that.
So she has been a big crab during the days and keeping us up at night... hopefully she'll get better soon!!
This momma is tired now and will have to tell more later...
Wednesday, February 16, 2005
frog chair
Hello world!
This is my cool frog chair I got from Aunt KK, Uncle Aaron, and cousin Bradley.
This is my cool frog chair I got from Aunt KK, Uncle Aaron, and cousin Bradley.
Sophie and baby
Aren't I cute?
My mommy put this pretty dress on me and even put barrettes in my hair. But my baby hates to wear clothes!
My mommy put this pretty dress on me and even put barrettes in my hair. But my baby hates to wear clothes!
Sunday, February 13, 2005
And breathe...
This weekend Dwayne and I went to our "refresher" Lamaze class. Lots of breathing exercises. Can't say we'll use all of them, but the class was definitely good to go to. It helped put our minds in the right frame of mind of going through labor again. Dwayne was an awesome labor coach last time and I know he'll be just as good this time too!
We also got to watch the wonderful birthing video at our class. WOW- it's amazing to watch a baby come out that way! I can't believe we women actually stretch that big!!!
So I think we are all set and ready to go for the baby to come. I have been NESTING big time at our house! All the baby's clothes are washed and organized in the drawers: the crib and bassinet are made and ready; changing table is fully stocked and organized; house has been cleaned top to bottom (ok- I did have help with that one); and hospital bags are getting packed this week.
Now with 4 weeks left, what the heck do I have left to do?!?
Well my crazy little nesting preganant self will probably reorganize all those drawers and changing tables twenty times, as well as rearranging the nursery a few times also.
I am seriously hoping this baby comes sooner than 4 weeks! Not just because I'm uncomfortable and ready, but for everyone's sanity in the house as well.
We also got to watch the wonderful birthing video at our class. WOW- it's amazing to watch a baby come out that way! I can't believe we women actually stretch that big!!!
So I think we are all set and ready to go for the baby to come. I have been NESTING big time at our house! All the baby's clothes are washed and organized in the drawers: the crib and bassinet are made and ready; changing table is fully stocked and organized; house has been cleaned top to bottom (ok- I did have help with that one); and hospital bags are getting packed this week.
Now with 4 weeks left, what the heck do I have left to do?!?
Well my crazy little nesting preganant self will probably reorganize all those drawers and changing tables twenty times, as well as rearranging the nursery a few times also.
I am seriously hoping this baby comes sooner than 4 weeks! Not just because I'm uncomfortable and ready, but for everyone's sanity in the house as well.
Wednesday, February 09, 2005
Fire Station
What a fun morning! Sophie and I got to tour the fire station with our mom's club!
I told Sophie we were going to go see firemen and firetrucks today, so all morning she kept saying "fire truck!" When we got there the kids got to see a cute video about fire safety. Then one of the firemen showed us all the gear he put on before a fire. And then the best part was getting to see the fire trucks! Sophie even climbed inside briefly but got a little scared and wanted to come back out. She liked it when they turned on the lights on the truck.
After our tour we went to eat at Chik-Fil-A (one of mom's favorites since she's been pregnant). There were some different firemen eating lunch there also. Then they got a call and had to rush out. We got to see them leave in the firetruck with the lights and sirens on. Boy that was exciting for Sophie!
I think she's said fire truck about a hundred times today.
I told Sophie we were going to go see firemen and firetrucks today, so all morning she kept saying "fire truck!" When we got there the kids got to see a cute video about fire safety. Then one of the firemen showed us all the gear he put on before a fire. And then the best part was getting to see the fire trucks! Sophie even climbed inside briefly but got a little scared and wanted to come back out. She liked it when they turned on the lights on the truck.
After our tour we went to eat at Chik-Fil-A (one of mom's favorites since she's been pregnant). There were some different firemen eating lunch there also. Then they got a call and had to rush out. We got to see them leave in the firetruck with the lights and sirens on. Boy that was exciting for Sophie!
I think she's said fire truck about a hundred times today.
Sunday, February 06, 2005
pee pee on the potty
I went pee pee on the potty for the first time today!!! Mommy and Daddy were so proud of me!
Thursday, February 03, 2005
5 1/2 more weeks... (and counting)
We are getting excited with the baby coming soon! Although Mommy is still a little freaked out that we are going to have TWO kids now!
Today was my OBGYN check up and I was a little nervous to get on that scale. I have gained 25 lbs. so far, which (thank goodness) is right about normal. I just know I'm a lot bigger than I ever was carrying Sophie! The Dr. said she was pretty sure this one was going to be a bigger baby.
Um yeah, I feel like I'm carrying a 10-pounder inside there! And my back has been killing me! The dr. did give me a nice handout on back stretches to help ease back pain. I'm definitely going to give it a try.
Today was my OBGYN check up and I was a little nervous to get on that scale. I have gained 25 lbs. so far, which (thank goodness) is right about normal. I just know I'm a lot bigger than I ever was carrying Sophie! The Dr. said she was pretty sure this one was going to be a bigger baby.
Um yeah, I feel like I'm carrying a 10-pounder inside there! And my back has been killing me! The dr. did give me a nice handout on back stretches to help ease back pain. I'm definitely going to give it a try.
Monday, January 31, 2005
Rainy days
The last few days have been rainy and cool. We mostly stayed inside this weekend and did a whole lot of nothing. Sophie and the dogs are sad because they can't go out and play. Archie decided he would make a run for it and escape. Not very smart Archie! He doesn't like to be wet but he still hasn't come back yet.
This morning at breakfast Sophie pointed out the window and said "deer." (She says this often though because she wants to see the deer.) But sure enough there were 6 of them in the back yard! They seem to travel in little groups together. We watched them for awhile and you would have gotten to see a nice picture if I had remembered to put fresh batteries in the camera.
Tomorrow Sophie goes to school and it's her long day (9:30-3:00). This is my favorite day! Not that I don't love her and enjoy spending time with her! It's just nice to have a day to get stuff done and hopefully sneak in a little nap too. My errands for tomorrow include getting new underwear. Surprise, surprise- mine don't fit my big butt anymore!
This morning at breakfast Sophie pointed out the window and said "deer." (She says this often though because she wants to see the deer.) But sure enough there were 6 of them in the back yard! They seem to travel in little groups together. We watched them for awhile and you would have gotten to see a nice picture if I had remembered to put fresh batteries in the camera.
Tomorrow Sophie goes to school and it's her long day (9:30-3:00). This is my favorite day! Not that I don't love her and enjoy spending time with her! It's just nice to have a day to get stuff done and hopefully sneak in a little nap too. My errands for tomorrow include getting new underwear. Surprise, surprise- mine don't fit my big butt anymore!
Feet Down!
"Feet Down!" Sophie says as she puts her feet up on the table and gives me a sheepish grin.
This has been the new game since she's joined us at the big table. She knows she's supposed to keep her feet down, but loves to stick them on the table just to see if she can get a rise out of Mommy or Daddy.
She puts her feet up and then if I ignore her she makes a point of saying "Mommy, feet down!"
I even hear her telling her baby "feet down" when she puts her in her high chair.
Maybe one of these days it will click and she'll ACTUALLY do it!
This has been the new game since she's joined us at the big table. She knows she's supposed to keep her feet down, but loves to stick them on the table just to see if she can get a rise out of Mommy or Daddy.
She puts her feet up and then if I ignore her she makes a point of saying "Mommy, feet down!"
I even hear her telling her baby "feet down" when she puts her in her high chair.
Maybe one of these days it will click and she'll ACTUALLY do it!
Wednesday, January 26, 2005
Chasing Sophie
These are just some things I have discovered.
Being 8 months pregnant, carrying a watermelon around inside is hard work when you have to take care of a toddler!! Some of you may know this already.
I can't even reach to put my own shoes on anymore (flip-flops are my everyday foot attire) so it's quite a struggle to capture my little Sophie and get her changed and dressed. She wants to be very independent of course and does not want to get dressed when Mommy says it's time. And so begins the chase of capturing her and sitting her down. Once she's captured we take off the pjs and diaper and begin to put on her clothes, that's usually when I realize I've forgotten her socks or something. So, I have to heave my big butt up off the floor again (a struggle) and then Sophie is off and running down the hall. Then round 2 begins of capturing her and finishing getting dressed. After that I clean up the room she has now made a mess of while getting ready.
And when we are both finally dressed and ready to go, do you think Sophie is ready to walk downstairs? Duh...NO! She apparently is never ready to do things when Mommy is- and vice versa! And so goes the next tantrum of her crying... I have to chase her and then she likes to pretend she's helpless and needs me to carry her downstairs. (Oy- my back!)
When we've finally gotten it all together and are heading out the door I glance at the clock and groan. It's only 10:00??!!?? I feel like I've already had an entire day!
So after we did get out of the house we enjoyed a beautiful morning outside today. It is gorgeous here- sunny and mid 70s -you gotta love that in January! We ventured over to the Zilker Botanical Gardens. It was a nice place, but perhaps January is not the ideal time of year to go, as nothing is blooming at the time. Oh well, it still felt good to get out and enjoy the fresh air and greenery!
Being 8 months pregnant, carrying a watermelon around inside is hard work when you have to take care of a toddler!! Some of you may know this already.
I can't even reach to put my own shoes on anymore (flip-flops are my everyday foot attire) so it's quite a struggle to capture my little Sophie and get her changed and dressed. She wants to be very independent of course and does not want to get dressed when Mommy says it's time. And so begins the chase of capturing her and sitting her down. Once she's captured we take off the pjs and diaper and begin to put on her clothes, that's usually when I realize I've forgotten her socks or something. So, I have to heave my big butt up off the floor again (a struggle) and then Sophie is off and running down the hall. Then round 2 begins of capturing her and finishing getting dressed. After that I clean up the room she has now made a mess of while getting ready.
And when we are both finally dressed and ready to go, do you think Sophie is ready to walk downstairs? Duh...NO! She apparently is never ready to do things when Mommy is- and vice versa! And so goes the next tantrum of her crying... I have to chase her and then she likes to pretend she's helpless and needs me to carry her downstairs. (Oy- my back!)
When we've finally gotten it all together and are heading out the door I glance at the clock and groan. It's only 10:00??!!?? I feel like I've already had an entire day!
So after we did get out of the house we enjoyed a beautiful morning outside today. It is gorgeous here- sunny and mid 70s -you gotta love that in January! We ventured over to the Zilker Botanical Gardens. It was a nice place, but perhaps January is not the ideal time of year to go, as nothing is blooming at the time. Oh well, it still felt good to get out and enjoy the fresh air and greenery!
I'm a big girl
I've graduated from my high chair to the booster chair! I decided that I wanted to eat at the big table with Mommy and Daddy.
7 boxes
Yes, that is how many boxes of Girl Scout cookies I bought! 6 for me and 1 for Dwayne- ha ha!
I have been having Baaad cravings for desert all the time. Brownies, cookies, cake, ice cream... and unfortunately I've been giving in to all of them. I have justified it in my head that it's alright as long as I eat good meals- lots of fruits and veggies. Then it's ok to eat 3 brownies or 7 cookies.
So when I can't seem to lose the extra weight after baby and I'm bitching about it, you can all remind me of WHY!!
On another note. I have read a terrific book that I want to share! The book is "Gift From the Sea" by Anne Morrow Lindbergh (Charles Lindbergh's wife). The book is timeless. It's also a nice short, easy read. A must-read for women who are/have been married and/or have kids. It really made me feel like I was not so alone in my thoughts of "how the heck do I do it all?!?"- with marriage, running a household, raising kids, AND having time for myself.
I have been having Baaad cravings for desert all the time. Brownies, cookies, cake, ice cream... and unfortunately I've been giving in to all of them. I have justified it in my head that it's alright as long as I eat good meals- lots of fruits and veggies. Then it's ok to eat 3 brownies or 7 cookies.
So when I can't seem to lose the extra weight after baby and I'm bitching about it, you can all remind me of WHY!!
On another note. I have read a terrific book that I want to share! The book is "Gift From the Sea" by Anne Morrow Lindbergh (Charles Lindbergh's wife). The book is timeless. It's also a nice short, easy read. A must-read for women who are/have been married and/or have kids. It really made me feel like I was not so alone in my thoughts of "how the heck do I do it all?!?"- with marriage, running a household, raising kids, AND having time for myself.
Saturday, January 22, 2005
My first time
Well, we've joined the rest of the world and created our own blog spot now. Soon I'll get the hang of this and actually post something more interesting.
Today, Sophie has a fever which hasn't gone down even with Tylenol and Motrin. Needless to say she is not feeling great and wants to be a close to her daddy.
We did go to the mall and get her new shoes. You wanna know how long the last pair lasted before she grew out of them?! A month and a half- that's it!! $30 for a month and a half! I refuse to pay more than that so she got the plainest most boring pair of white shoes today. But at least they fit and I won't hear her complaining when it's time to put her shoes on. BTW- I've decided velcro is definitely the way to go!
Today, Sophie has a fever which hasn't gone down even with Tylenol and Motrin. Needless to say she is not feeling great and wants to be a close to her daddy.
We did go to the mall and get her new shoes. You wanna know how long the last pair lasted before she grew out of them?! A month and a half- that's it!! $30 for a month and a half! I refuse to pay more than that so she got the plainest most boring pair of white shoes today. But at least they fit and I won't hear her complaining when it's time to put her shoes on. BTW- I've decided velcro is definitely the way to go!
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