We had a midwife appointment last night that went very nicely. No big news to report, which is a very good thing. Tot's heartbeat is still in the 150-160 range. He is growing nicely. She measured my belly w/ a tape measure and reported that her findings were "perfect".
In other news, things at work have been a bit crazy the last two days. I'm hoping that all of the changes go smoothly as I haven't much stamina these days for anything too intense.
So, everyone is healthy and doing well!
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Monday, January 14, 2008
Not noteworthy, but productive
E & I had a very nice weekend. We did not do anything of any significance, but we did manage to get quite a few tasks accomplished:
- Thank you notes from Christmas (finally!!)
- Mailing a few parcels (and above-mentioned notes)
- Filling out paperwork for the legal baby stuff coming up
- Going through our stack of mail & papers and separating into important/keep v. throw it away
- Put up the new light in the nursery, re-attached wall plates, patched a hole in the wall
- E shoveled the driveway (AGAIN!!)
- Signed up for "the art of baby-wearing" and "cloth diapers 101"
We also managed to do a few fun things:
- Watched Oceans 13
- Watched The Queen
- Had a nice Sunday brunch
- Took Gladys to the dog park and on a few nice walks
Next weekend, we actually have social plans. Yahoo!! I hope we've not forgotten how to be fun! I also start my prenatal yoga this week, and I am truly looking forward to it. I've never taken any yoga classes before, so this will be a brand new experience. I'm hoping the class will re-invigorate my motivation for exercise. Walking the dog in the dark, damp cold just doesn't do it for me. My cold has also finally receded, so I will be up for starting water aerobics and swimming this week. (It may have been an excuse, but I could not imagine getting anything positive out of swimming when not able to breathe on my own.)
I feel like the holidays are truly behind us and we are now focusing on getting things in order for when Tot arrives. I can feel my anxiety and excitement rising every time I think about him. We're conceivably just 4 months away!!
Thursday, January 10, 2008
What a way to wake up!
This morning S woke me up, put my hand on her belly and our son gave me about 5 high fives! It was awesome! Good morning TOT!
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
23 Weeks
The time between 18 and 22 weeks just rushed on by! I'm sure the holidays helped a bit with that. It seems things have slowed down quite a bit now. It didn't help that I caught E's nasty cold and am still working to fight it off. The pace of life, however, has resumed something close to normal, which is a very good thing.
This past week was a good one for me and baby. He is really kicking now, and I love it. And, other than that, I have no real changes to report.
Next week, I'm scheduled to start prenatal yoga, and I'm really looking forward to it. I think I am going to also attempt to join the water aerobics class, but maybe not all in the same week - for now all of that dog walking might have to suffice.
wow! 23 weeks!
This past week was a good one for me and baby. He is really kicking now, and I love it. And, other than that, I have no real changes to report.
Next week, I'm scheduled to start prenatal yoga, and I'm really looking forward to it. I think I am going to also attempt to join the water aerobics class, but maybe not all in the same week - for now all of that dog walking might have to suffice.
wow! 23 weeks!
Sunday, January 6, 2008
It's 46 degrees today *Updated*
Earlier this week we had temps below zero. Now, we have temps approaching 50 degrees. wow! Lucky for us, our near-record snowfall combined with these high temperatures = leaking gutters and rooftops. Yes, our dining room lamp has been dripping for two days. Our blinds in the dining room are completely trashed- traces of yellow schmutz on them from the leakage that drained from the roof to the gutter, through the wall and down onto the shades (and into the big drip-catching pots.) I won't even talk about the garage.
The weekend hasn't been all leaks, though. We also have worked a bit on baby's room, purchasing a new light fixture (the old one was HIDEOUS) and a new rug.
Most importantly, E felt Tot kick for the first time the other day. Yahoo! He's in there and now she can feel him too!!! So far, this kicking business is my favorite part of the pregnancy. I feel like he is always giving me 1-2 punches, and so far I love each and every one of them.
*Now the paint in our dining room is peeling off from all of the humidity in there!*
The weekend hasn't been all leaks, though. We also have worked a bit on baby's room, purchasing a new light fixture (the old one was HIDEOUS) and a new rug.
Most importantly, E felt Tot kick for the first time the other day. Yahoo! He's in there and now she can feel him too!!! So far, this kicking business is my favorite part of the pregnancy. I feel like he is always giving me 1-2 punches, and so far I love each and every one of them.
*Now the paint in our dining room is peeling off from all of the humidity in there!*
Friday, January 4, 2008
I love Spaghetti Squash
S, did you fall out of your seat? :)
Today I read that Tot is about the size of a spagetti squash.
I hate squash but now I know I can love one! :) I just hope he doesn't come out looking like "prepared" spagetti squash when he is done cooking in S's belly...
.....YIKES!
Today I read that Tot is about the size of a spagetti squash.
I hate squash but now I know I can love one! :) I just hope he doesn't come out looking like "prepared" spagetti squash when he is done cooking in S's belly...
.....YIKES!
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
New Year, Old Year, and lots of updates! (updated with pics)
We had a very nice anniversary, thank you all for the well wishes and S thank you for being my other half! Lots more memories to come!
S is down and out with a cold. I hate to admit that it is probably the same cold that I’m still shaking the end of but it is. Her night has consisted of lots of restlessness. Poor thing. At least I was able to take something; it just isn’t fun to watch her try to fight it off without the support of the FDA (like they are any help anyway.) Lots of love and care is my prescription (and off duty for dog walking) for her.
To jump back a few weeks, I had a meltdown with the MW office just before we left for Christmas. I was so frustrated because they hadn’t done anything to move my lactation induction protocol along. They didn’t even read the protocol for two weeks. I was planning to start the meds on the 23rd. All of a sudden they wanted to do a complete physical on me before prescribing the meds. I was so angry I told them all about how disappointed we were in their care, how I was an afterthought, and how we had been considering leaving. I also told them why we originally picked them for the birth and how we were shocked at how different the care is from their verbal philosophy. Well, something I did got their attention because they called me back that day (the 20th). They called in the prescription for the birth control and made a full appointment to just talk about lactation induction for the 28th. They would then call in the other drug for me. Still frustrated but better because of said actions, S and I went on to MI for Christmas.
I rescheduled our appointment with the MW for the 29th due to a snowstorm on the 28th. We had a great appointment. The owner of the MBC apologized without blame, excuse, and dodging the questions. I accepted and explained that I would prefer to only work with the MW and not with the Lactation Expert (that is another story but to say the least she is a sheepish wimp that is totally unhelpful when it comes to lactation inductions, though I’m sure she is great once baby and mom are trying to get the goods to work). OMW (owner midwife) was fine with that and had great insight as to what we needed to do and recommendations about how to move forward. She skipped the annual exam part and just prescribed the drugs! So it is official, I’m on birth control for the fist time in my life at 30 and I am so pleased I don’t have to stay on it more than 5 months. I will start the other drug shortly and be well on my way to making milk! Oh, and we are back in love with the MBC, its philosophies, and are excited to have Tot in their facility!
In other Tot news, we worked all day yesterday and part of the day on the 31st on nursery stuff. I got the stencils all cut out and painted on the wall and S got the top of the quilt done! They look so awesome. I was so proud of us both that I couldn’t stop raving about our accomplishments last night!
The wall of raining letters!
The amazingly wonderful quilt top!
Together!
Happy New Year all! It is sure to be one for the books for us!!!!!!! Come on Tot….get here already!
S is down and out with a cold. I hate to admit that it is probably the same cold that I’m still shaking the end of but it is. Her night has consisted of lots of restlessness. Poor thing. At least I was able to take something; it just isn’t fun to watch her try to fight it off without the support of the FDA (like they are any help anyway.) Lots of love and care is my prescription (and off duty for dog walking) for her.
To jump back a few weeks, I had a meltdown with the MW office just before we left for Christmas. I was so frustrated because they hadn’t done anything to move my lactation induction protocol along. They didn’t even read the protocol for two weeks. I was planning to start the meds on the 23rd. All of a sudden they wanted to do a complete physical on me before prescribing the meds. I was so angry I told them all about how disappointed we were in their care, how I was an afterthought, and how we had been considering leaving. I also told them why we originally picked them for the birth and how we were shocked at how different the care is from their verbal philosophy. Well, something I did got their attention because they called me back that day (the 20th). They called in the prescription for the birth control and made a full appointment to just talk about lactation induction for the 28th. They would then call in the other drug for me. Still frustrated but better because of said actions, S and I went on to MI for Christmas.
I rescheduled our appointment with the MW for the 29th due to a snowstorm on the 28th. We had a great appointment. The owner of the MBC apologized without blame, excuse, and dodging the questions. I accepted and explained that I would prefer to only work with the MW and not with the Lactation Expert (that is another story but to say the least she is a sheepish wimp that is totally unhelpful when it comes to lactation inductions, though I’m sure she is great once baby and mom are trying to get the goods to work). OMW (owner midwife) was fine with that and had great insight as to what we needed to do and recommendations about how to move forward. She skipped the annual exam part and just prescribed the drugs! So it is official, I’m on birth control for the fist time in my life at 30 and I am so pleased I don’t have to stay on it more than 5 months. I will start the other drug shortly and be well on my way to making milk! Oh, and we are back in love with the MBC, its philosophies, and are excited to have Tot in their facility!
In other Tot news, we worked all day yesterday and part of the day on the 31st on nursery stuff. I got the stencils all cut out and painted on the wall and S got the top of the quilt done! They look so awesome. I was so proud of us both that I couldn’t stop raving about our accomplishments last night!
The wall of raining letters!
The amazingly wonderful quilt top!
Together!
Happy New Year all! It is sure to be one for the books for us!!!!!!! Come on Tot….get here already!
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