See the owls?
Friday, December 31, 2010
New baby longies!
Baby's first pair of longies are done! And I must say, they are scrumptious!
See the owls?
See the owls?
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Everett-isms and 32 weeks
I realized I had better get these written down before I forgot them. Some of the hilarious things Everett has said/pronounced recently.
Pinecones and/or popcorn = "pine-corn"
Grandpa = "gun-kuh"
Everett = "Ebit"
Christmas lights = "kit-mut iiiites!"
Penguin/snowman (he gets them confused) = "pingin" and "noman"
Candy = "candeeeeee!"
In the middle of dinner at a restaurant. Everett: "mama! naked! doctor!" Mama (in hushed voice): "yessss, I was naked at the doctor's today! shhh!"
Funny story to go with this one. I was at the doctor for baby's check up and wearing a paper sheet over my lap. As I talked with the doctor, Everett kept running up to me, ripping off a piece of the sheet, crumpling it, and throwing it in the garbage. Finally the doctor says, "I think I'd better go before he throws away the entire sheet."
Talking with nana. Everett: "nana? gum?" Nana: "no, I don't have gum." Everett: "in purse."
"Ebit! Eat! Chocolate!"
Everett: "Ewww! Poop! Snow! Doggy poop!" Mama: "No, that's not doggy poop, it's just mud." Everett: "doggy poop mud snow."
There are many more, but I can't remember them at the moment. He's full of hilarity right now and we're loving the 3 and 4 word sentences!
So on to the pregnancy update.
How far along? 32 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: About 23-24 lbs.
How big is baby? This week baby weighs around 3.75 lbs - a jicama? You think that is a good comparison? Who has held a jicama? - and length is around 16.7 inches.
Maternity clothes? Yes, and I'm running out of options for long-sleeved shirts that cover my belly and don't stretch their side seams to bits.
Stretchmarks? Same.
Sleep? Got a new pillow! I got one of those memory foam types and so far, it's been nice. I've been almost sleeping through the night again. So now I've got the new pillow, plus a body pillow for between my legs, plus a regular pillow behind my back.....yeah....we need a king sized bed.
Best moment this week? Christmas was looong, but nice. Everett was so patient and well-behaved during present opening, he would have melted anyone's heart.
Movement? Yep...still crazy. I get hard jabs on the right and big stretches all over. Pretty sure the little guy is head down now so I'm pretty sure I'm getting kicked on the right all the time.
Food cravings? Warm drinks and water.
Bellybutton? No change.
Boy/Girl? boy
Labor signs? We're getting there. Body understands that we're getting much closer (but not close enough). We'll just leave it at that.
What I miss? My shirts fitting.
What I am looking forward to? Being done with work. I only worked two days last week and two days this week, but seriously....I am done. I have lost my drive and interest. I just want to go home and sleep.
Milestones: We're into the "gain a pound per week" time frame now and a lot of that weight is going to little dude in there. He's fattening up which smooths out the wrinkly skin, has finger/toenails, and hopefully some hair. Uterus is now officially big enough that I'm getting uncomfortable. Not looking forward to the whole feet in my ribs thing.
Pinecones and/or popcorn = "pine-corn"
Grandpa = "gun-kuh"
Everett = "Ebit"
Christmas lights = "kit-mut iiiites!"
Penguin/snowman (he gets them confused) = "pingin" and "noman"
Candy = "candeeeeee!"
In the middle of dinner at a restaurant. Everett: "mama! naked! doctor!" Mama (in hushed voice): "yessss, I was naked at the doctor's today! shhh!"
Funny story to go with this one. I was at the doctor for baby's check up and wearing a paper sheet over my lap. As I talked with the doctor, Everett kept running up to me, ripping off a piece of the sheet, crumpling it, and throwing it in the garbage. Finally the doctor says, "I think I'd better go before he throws away the entire sheet."
Talking with nana. Everett: "nana? gum?" Nana: "no, I don't have gum." Everett: "in purse."
"Ebit! Eat! Chocolate!"
Everett: "Ewww! Poop! Snow! Doggy poop!" Mama: "No, that's not doggy poop, it's just mud." Everett: "doggy poop mud snow."
There are many more, but I can't remember them at the moment. He's full of hilarity right now and we're loving the 3 and 4 word sentences!
So on to the pregnancy update.
How far along? 32 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: About 23-24 lbs.
How big is baby? This week baby weighs around 3.75 lbs - a jicama? You think that is a good comparison? Who has held a jicama? - and length is around 16.7 inches.
Maternity clothes? Yes, and I'm running out of options for long-sleeved shirts that cover my belly and don't stretch their side seams to bits.
Stretchmarks? Same.
Sleep? Got a new pillow! I got one of those memory foam types and so far, it's been nice. I've been almost sleeping through the night again. So now I've got the new pillow, plus a body pillow for between my legs, plus a regular pillow behind my back.....yeah....we need a king sized bed.
Best moment this week? Christmas was looong, but nice. Everett was so patient and well-behaved during present opening, he would have melted anyone's heart.
Movement? Yep...still crazy. I get hard jabs on the right and big stretches all over. Pretty sure the little guy is head down now so I'm pretty sure I'm getting kicked on the right all the time.
Food cravings? Warm drinks and water.
Bellybutton? No change.
Boy/Girl? boy
Labor signs? We're getting there. Body understands that we're getting much closer (but not close enough). We'll just leave it at that.
What I miss? My shirts fitting.
What I am looking forward to? Being done with work. I only worked two days last week and two days this week, but seriously....I am done. I have lost my drive and interest. I just want to go home and sleep.
Milestones: We're into the "gain a pound per week" time frame now and a lot of that weight is going to little dude in there. He's fattening up which smooths out the wrinkly skin, has finger/toenails, and hopefully some hair. Uterus is now officially big enough that I'm getting uncomfortable. Not looking forward to the whole feet in my ribs thing.
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Christmas/Skiing Pictures
Alternately titled, the most pictures in a post EVER.
Cookie in mouth, present in hand, daddy laughing
New toothpaste and toothbrush!
BEEEEE!
J, Me, and C
Serious about tractors
He kept putting the bows on his head and saying "hat!" Silly boy....
Very excited about Christy's present
Auntie Nell
31 weeks
First Ski Day! (He went last year, but couldn't really hold himself in a standing position.)
On the chairlift with Auntie Christy
Ski bum
With Dr. Grandma
Skiing with grandma
Skiing with Christy and Janelle
Mama and Daddy met up with the downhill bums at the top of a hill
Riding on Karla with Auntie Nell
31/32 week check-up
Sorry, still no christmas pictures here, but I'll fix that tonight or tomorrow.
Unrelated - Brian took Monday off and got to accompany Ev and me to our first bi-weekly check-up. We would have still been on the monthly schedule, but my getting sick, losing two pounds, and having dehydration contractions made me schedule a two-week check up (since a lot of people are doing those already at this point). Everything checked out just fine. Baby will be staying put for quite a while. I have a feeling it's going to be like with Ev though. I'm currently about 1.5 cm and 20% effaced and we still have nearly two months to go! Maybe we'll end up with a valentine's baby!
I am stuck at work this week, doing awesome work stuff. Ev is off with Nana today because day care is closed all week and he'll be spending tomorrow with auntie Christy. And I'll sit here, sporadically doing some work, eating some chocolate, and sipping some coffee. (At least until someone else from my office decides to show up.)
Unrelated - Brian took Monday off and got to accompany Ev and me to our first bi-weekly check-up. We would have still been on the monthly schedule, but my getting sick, losing two pounds, and having dehydration contractions made me schedule a two-week check up (since a lot of people are doing those already at this point). Everything checked out just fine. Baby will be staying put for quite a while. I have a feeling it's going to be like with Ev though. I'm currently about 1.5 cm and 20% effaced and we still have nearly two months to go! Maybe we'll end up with a valentine's baby!
I am stuck at work this week, doing awesome work stuff. Ev is off with Nana today because day care is closed all week and he'll be spending tomorrow with auntie Christy. And I'll sit here, sporadically doing some work, eating some chocolate, and sipping some coffee. (At least until someone else from my office decides to show up.)
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Is it christmas yet?
Because I am ready to sit down! After a busy three days at playgroup and work, today has been no more relaxing. Everett spent the morning skiing with aunties and grandma while I: did dishes, picked up, vacuumed, swept, mopped, cleaned windows, baked three types of goodies, kept the fire going, ran errands around town, and got the rest of christmas decorations ready. Of course, by the time he got back home, he was overtired and refused to nap. (and I really could have used a nap this afternoon!) So now I have a clean house and a cranky toddler. We could really use for daddy to get back from his ski so I can shower! Tomorrow, Brian shouldn't have to go into work, so hopefully I'll be sitting on my bum, drinking tea and eating cookies all day! :)
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
31 weeks
How far along? 31 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: Lost some weight being sick last week. Up around 22 lbs.
How big is baby? This week baby weighs around 3.3 lbs - four navel oranges? do we not have the right sized produce anymore? - and length is over 16 inches.
Maternity clothes? Yes, although I did see a picture of my black (non-maternity) turtleneck and said, "wait a minute! I wore that shirt full-term with Everett....where is that shirt?" Found it! It fits!
Stretchmarks? Same.
Sleep? Not great. I wake up a lot now throughout the night and wake up sore in the mornings.
Best moment this week? Not being sick! Getting all the presents done and wrapped.
Movement? Crazy movements. This boy just can't get comfy or something because he is constantly wiggling, flexing, kicking, and turning.
Food cravings? Christmas treats!
Bellybutton? No change.
Boy/Girl? boy
Labor signs? Just lots of BH contractions in the evenings.
What I miss? Not being tired, sleeping well, a non-sore back....am I sounding whiny already? :)
What I am looking forward to? Christmas! Everett is so into it this year. He absolutely loves all the presents, lights, bell ringers, snow, santas, etc. I can't wait to see him dig into the gifts on Saturday morning.
Milestones: Baby is now pretty much done with the big developments and is into the maturing/fattening phase. He's headed for a big growth spurt (ouch?) and gaining chub.
Total weight gain/loss: Lost some weight being sick last week. Up around 22 lbs.
How big is baby? This week baby weighs around 3.3 lbs - four navel oranges? do we not have the right sized produce anymore? - and length is over 16 inches.
Maternity clothes? Yes, although I did see a picture of my black (non-maternity) turtleneck and said, "wait a minute! I wore that shirt full-term with Everett....where is that shirt?" Found it! It fits!
Stretchmarks? Same.
Sleep? Not great. I wake up a lot now throughout the night and wake up sore in the mornings.
Best moment this week? Not being sick! Getting all the presents done and wrapped.
Movement? Crazy movements. This boy just can't get comfy or something because he is constantly wiggling, flexing, kicking, and turning.
Food cravings? Christmas treats!
Bellybutton? No change.
Boy/Girl? boy
Labor signs? Just lots of BH contractions in the evenings.
What I miss? Not being tired, sleeping well, a non-sore back....am I sounding whiny already? :)
What I am looking forward to? Christmas! Everett is so into it this year. He absolutely loves all the presents, lights, bell ringers, snow, santas, etc. I can't wait to see him dig into the gifts on Saturday morning.
Milestones: Baby is now pretty much done with the big developments and is into the maturing/fattening phase. He's headed for a big growth spurt (ouch?) and gaining chub.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
30 weeks
How far along? 30 whole weeks!
Total weight gain/loss: About 23 lbs
How big is baby? This week baby weighs around 3 lbs - the weight of a cabbage - and length is a little more than 15.7 inches head to heels.
Maternity clothes? Yep. My new sweater arrived too, so I have one more top in my wardrobe. I also found out that a regular small fleece vest still zips up just fine and bought one at ON on Sunday.
Stretchmarks? No new ones I've seen.
Sleep? Very bad the past two days but I've been sick. I wake up every 30-60 minutes and look at the clock. This morning I did convince Ev that 5 am was still too dark and he had to go back to bed, waking again around 7:10.
Best moment this week? Generally good check up on Monday. Everett was excited to help hold the doppler and smiled about the heartbeat.
Movement? A lot and all over. It actually wasn't helping with this whole nausea thing, but at least I know he's still ok.
Food cravings? Olive Garden's soup, salad, and breadsticks.....mmmm....had them for lunch on Sunday. Currently, absolutely nothing. I'm trying to nibble a granola bar.
Bellybutton? No change.
Boy/Girl? boy
Labor signs? Some nasty contractions last night from being dehydrated but those happily went away.
What I miss? Sleeping well.
What I am looking forward to? Not being sick, not having to wake up for work
Milestones: We're into the 30's! Eek! That means 7 weeks until term. WHAT?
Total weight gain/loss: About 23 lbs
How big is baby? This week baby weighs around 3 lbs - the weight of a cabbage - and length is a little more than 15.7 inches head to heels.
Maternity clothes? Yep. My new sweater arrived too, so I have one more top in my wardrobe. I also found out that a regular small fleece vest still zips up just fine and bought one at ON on Sunday.
Stretchmarks? No new ones I've seen.
Sleep? Very bad the past two days but I've been sick. I wake up every 30-60 minutes and look at the clock. This morning I did convince Ev that 5 am was still too dark and he had to go back to bed, waking again around 7:10.
Best moment this week? Generally good check up on Monday. Everett was excited to help hold the doppler and smiled about the heartbeat.
Movement? A lot and all over. It actually wasn't helping with this whole nausea thing, but at least I know he's still ok.
Food cravings? Olive Garden's soup, salad, and breadsticks.....mmmm....had them for lunch on Sunday. Currently, absolutely nothing. I'm trying to nibble a granola bar.
Bellybutton? No change.
Boy/Girl? boy
Labor signs? Some nasty contractions last night from being dehydrated but those happily went away.
What I miss? Sleeping well.
What I am looking forward to? Not being sick, not having to wake up for work
Milestones: We're into the 30's! Eek! That means 7 weeks until term. WHAT?
Monday, December 13, 2010
Baby check-up
Ev and I trudged out in the freezing blizzard-left snow today for a 9 am doctor's appointment. He actually was quite pleasant for most of the half hour (besides biting my arm and trying to push a button on the exam table - yes, that means a GOOD trip!). He even stood on a chair by the table and held the doppler for the doctor today. He commented on the measuring tape, the sound of the heart on the doppler, the goo for the doppler, and the baby kicks. He loves that baby brother so much already and melts my heart.
Everything was still good at this appointment - blood pressure, weight gain is about 23 lbs, so we don't go in again for four weeks. This pleases me since those every other week appointments always seemed quite silly to me. So we'll have one more month break before we start the every other week and internal checks. (blech.)
After the appointment, Ev and I quickly bundled up and shoveled our heavily snowed on sidewalk before my doula and back-up doula came over to visit. It was nice to talk with them again and in January we'll hopefully go visit the OB area at the hospital to see what kind of stuff they have there (I'm a bit anxious about not knowing exactly what I'll have at my disposal for pain management.) I'm still reading my hypnobirthing book but I'm a little concerned since I have trouble with meditation too; my brain just doesn't like to turn off. I am very excited that they have tubs here since in IN they only had showers and I had to be hooked up to the monitors the whole time.
Well, it's bathtime for a stinky little toddler, so I must go.
Everything was still good at this appointment - blood pressure, weight gain is about 23 lbs, so we don't go in again for four weeks. This pleases me since those every other week appointments always seemed quite silly to me. So we'll have one more month break before we start the every other week and internal checks. (blech.)
After the appointment, Ev and I quickly bundled up and shoveled our heavily snowed on sidewalk before my doula and back-up doula came over to visit. It was nice to talk with them again and in January we'll hopefully go visit the OB area at the hospital to see what kind of stuff they have there (I'm a bit anxious about not knowing exactly what I'll have at my disposal for pain management.) I'm still reading my hypnobirthing book but I'm a little concerned since I have trouble with meditation too; my brain just doesn't like to turn off. I am very excited that they have tubs here since in IN they only had showers and I had to be hooked up to the monitors the whole time.
Well, it's bathtime for a stinky little toddler, so I must go.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
29 weeks
How far along? 29 weeks (aka the last of the 20's!)
Total weight gain/loss: My scale says somewhere around 22-23 lbs. Wow!
How big is baby? This week baby weighs around 2.5 lbs - a butternut squash! Yum! Length is a little more than 15 inches head to heels.
Maternity clothes? I got made fun of yesterday for wearing a sweater that zips from the top and bottom and having it zipped only right in the middle where it would fit. I want my new old navy sweater to show up!!
Stretchmarks? You know.
Sleep? Okay. Throw in a couple bathroom breaks, eerily vivid dreams, and a sore back to complicate matters, but yeah...still sleeping.
Best moment this week? My birthday was pretty good. Had fun with girlfriends, Brian got our motion sensor floodlight AND doorbell working, cake, black cat, and a nap.
Movement? Lots. Except on Sunday when he freaked me out because he wasn't moving and I wanted him to.
Food cravings? Pasta this week. And chocolate (but that's kind of a given).
Bellybutton? No change.
Boy/Girl? Hasn't changed that I know of.
Labor signs? Nah.
What I miss? Being able to stand up and walk without worrying about pinching a nerve in my back. This baby's getting heavy.
What I am looking forward to? Getting christmas presents done and wrapped. I'm kind of running out of time.
Milestones: Sciatic nerve pain. The little guy is now stealing about 250mg of calcium/day now to harden his little skeleton.
Total weight gain/loss: My scale says somewhere around 22-23 lbs. Wow!
How big is baby? This week baby weighs around 2.5 lbs - a butternut squash! Yum! Length is a little more than 15 inches head to heels.
Maternity clothes? I got made fun of yesterday for wearing a sweater that zips from the top and bottom and having it zipped only right in the middle where it would fit. I want my new old navy sweater to show up!!
Stretchmarks? You know.
Sleep? Okay. Throw in a couple bathroom breaks, eerily vivid dreams, and a sore back to complicate matters, but yeah...still sleeping.
Best moment this week? My birthday was pretty good. Had fun with girlfriends, Brian got our motion sensor floodlight AND doorbell working, cake, black cat, and a nap.
Movement? Lots. Except on Sunday when he freaked me out because he wasn't moving and I wanted him to.
Food cravings? Pasta this week. And chocolate (but that's kind of a given).
Bellybutton? No change.
Boy/Girl? Hasn't changed that I know of.
Labor signs? Nah.
What I miss? Being able to stand up and walk without worrying about pinching a nerve in my back. This baby's getting heavy.
What I am looking forward to? Getting christmas presents done and wrapped. I'm kind of running out of time.
Milestones: Sciatic nerve pain. The little guy is now stealing about 250mg of calcium/day now to harden his little skeleton.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
28 weeks
How far along? 28 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: I think it's still around 19-20 lbs.
How big is baby? This week baby weighs around 2.25 lbs - the size of a...chinese cabbage?....umm....yeah. Length is about 14.8 inches head to heels.
Maternity clothes? Took advantage of cyber Monday and ordered myself a new tank and sweater to expand my wardrobe. It's beginning to feel like I'm wearing the exact same thing every.day.
Stretchmarks? Same ol'.
Sleep? Still good! Everett even slept in this morning and we all rolled out of bed just before 7 (not so good when you have to be at work by 8, but hey).
Best moment this week? Everett's 2nd birthday! And Thanksgiving, but that was nowhere near as fun as watching my little guy enjoy a day all about him and hearing him sing happy birthday to himself over the monitor.
Movement? Getting cramped in there I'm guessing because movements are big and hurt!
Food cravings? Loved the cranberry-ness that is thanksgiving. Still using it on leftovers.
Bellybutton? .
Boy/Girl? boy-a-licious
Labor signs? Just braxton hicks getting things prepped.
What I miss? Being able to easily pop up off the couch. This evening I sat down to open the mail, read a christmas letter, pinched something in my back as I tried to get up, and promptly sunk back in to the couch. Ow.
What I am looking forward to? A busy week! Glee tonight (yes, we're dorks like that), volleyball tomorrow, doctor for Everett on Thursday, birthday dinner with the mamas on Friday, my birthday, christmas parade, and game night on Saturday!
Milestones: Officially in 3rd trimester by anyone's calculations now! Will likely gain about a pound per week now (yikes!). After the appointment on the 13th, we start going every other week (joy of joys). Oh, and the little guy has eyelashes and can sense light from outside his little cocoon.
Total weight gain/loss: I think it's still around 19-20 lbs.
How big is baby? This week baby weighs around 2.25 lbs - the size of a...chinese cabbage?....umm....yeah. Length is about 14.8 inches head to heels.
Maternity clothes? Took advantage of cyber Monday and ordered myself a new tank and sweater to expand my wardrobe. It's beginning to feel like I'm wearing the exact same thing every.day.
Stretchmarks? Same ol'.
Sleep? Still good! Everett even slept in this morning and we all rolled out of bed just before 7 (not so good when you have to be at work by 8, but hey).
Best moment this week? Everett's 2nd birthday! And Thanksgiving, but that was nowhere near as fun as watching my little guy enjoy a day all about him and hearing him sing happy birthday to himself over the monitor.
Movement? Getting cramped in there I'm guessing because movements are big and hurt!
Food cravings? Loved the cranberry-ness that is thanksgiving. Still using it on leftovers.
Bellybutton? .
Boy/Girl? boy-a-licious
Labor signs? Just braxton hicks getting things prepped.
What I miss? Being able to easily pop up off the couch. This evening I sat down to open the mail, read a christmas letter, pinched something in my back as I tried to get up, and promptly sunk back in to the couch. Ow.
What I am looking forward to? A busy week! Glee tonight (yes, we're dorks like that), volleyball tomorrow, doctor for Everett on Thursday, birthday dinner with the mamas on Friday, my birthday, christmas parade, and game night on Saturday!
Milestones: Officially in 3rd trimester by anyone's calculations now! Will likely gain about a pound per week now (yikes!). After the appointment on the 13th, we start going every other week (joy of joys). Oh, and the little guy has eyelashes and can sense light from outside his little cocoon.
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