11 days, and I'm counting down. Predicting when the actual big day will come! Will it be the 18th? Will it be tomorrow? It's quite odd, I feel like I'm a ticking time bomb, as mark said.... I just never know when it's going to happen.
I'm feeling great, physically, besides my swollen ankles and my hands are a lil puffy. BUT my blood pressure is great, so my doc isn't too concerned - this is good! I'm exhausted, cause I have difficulty sleeping... maybe when the baby comes I can get 2-3 hours of uninterupted sleep... i'm currently up every hour and a half making trips to the potty.... ohh lucky me.
The babes area is all setup, crib is ready for baby, clothes have been washed and folded - just need to bring him home so I can put all this great stuff to use.
We had birthing class last night and the nurse is really wonderful who gives the class, she brought us up to the birthing center, and showed us how to bathe a babe.... the lil babe was less than 24 hours old, and she was a peanut, weighing a lil more than 5 lbs..... and a pediatrician came in and talked to us about all the things NOT to worry about. I feel like a big sponge, I can't soak in enough of this information. I read and read and read.... but well, I've never really done this before, so it'll be a learning curve for all of us, but like the sweet nurse said, if you are caring for your baby and not being neglectful - you'll be fine, there are different ways of doing different things.
Two weekends ago we took a babymoon to Vermont. It was absolutely wonderful to spend the weekend with my love, where we were able to just enjoy one anothers company and focus on us.
Our days as a couple are coming to an end.... and soon we'll be a family.
It won't be long, before he is here... and I can't wait! I'm patiently (anxiously) awaiting his arrival!
Friday, November 7, 2008
Saturday, October 4, 2008
44 Days
in 44 days (plus or minus) my life will be changed forever. Just wanted to give an update on my pregnancy. Went to the doctors on 10/2/08 for my 33 wk checkup. All is well, lost a pound, but that could have something to do wtih being stressed out, cause my dear mark was so sick (Doctors think it's Lyme). But we are not fretting, and I made up for it on Thursday night, and all day Friday, eating everything in sight. It's weird, it's like my boy gave me a signal that he was hungry... every 3 hours or so.. so I ate. My doctor made me smile on Thursday, as I was laying on the exam table and she was measuring my belly, she said, "i have to tell you, I do this everyday, but it's still pretty amazing, the fact that you are growing a little human being inside of you". I couldn't agree more, i grow baby and produce milk... it's like super human powers i have, and i love em!!!
I've been somewhat uncomfortable lately, as he does acrobats in my belly - well, lets face it, there just isn't enough room for him to be doing acrobats. Sometimes it tickles, sometimes it feels like when you hit your funny bone -it hurts; but not like a real pain. The hiccups continue; quite frequently. I cure them with Kool-aid or lots of water, and the occassional cup of sugar water. I'm feeling wonderful, I can't reitterate how much I really have enjoyed my pregnancy. Sure, the pokes and jabs hurt occassionally, but other than that.... life is great. Still no water retention in my face, and nothing is swollen. I'm a lil surprised, considering I know I could exercise a lot more than I do but.. *pff* it's not happenin. haha.
I'd love to share a crazy dream I had just last night; I was walking around and began to feel a probe in my lower abdomen, i looked down, and there was an outline of a hand, i squeezed it, but was able to grab on to hold it, and the next thing I know, my skin stretched out and the itty bitty lil hand was trying to hit me in the face! seriously! what a crazy friggin dream. As I type this, i'm laughin hysterically, because it sounds so ridiculous.
We've rearranged the house lately. Mark just got enough energy yesterday after a week, and he worked hard! I love this man so much, i came home to find pictures hung on the wall, and the crib setup. What a guy!
Today is a busy day, we got a new stove being delivered, he's out doing errands this morning, and then as soon as the stove gets delivered we gotta go to Ikea in New Haven b/c one of the wood pieces for the cabinet is warped and it's gotta be returned. I just had some breakfast and now gotta get workin on operation baby k.
I've been somewhat uncomfortable lately, as he does acrobats in my belly - well, lets face it, there just isn't enough room for him to be doing acrobats. Sometimes it tickles, sometimes it feels like when you hit your funny bone -it hurts; but not like a real pain. The hiccups continue; quite frequently. I cure them with Kool-aid or lots of water, and the occassional cup of sugar water. I'm feeling wonderful, I can't reitterate how much I really have enjoyed my pregnancy. Sure, the pokes and jabs hurt occassionally, but other than that.... life is great. Still no water retention in my face, and nothing is swollen. I'm a lil surprised, considering I know I could exercise a lot more than I do but.. *pff* it's not happenin. haha.
I'd love to share a crazy dream I had just last night; I was walking around and began to feel a probe in my lower abdomen, i looked down, and there was an outline of a hand, i squeezed it, but was able to grab on to hold it, and the next thing I know, my skin stretched out and the itty bitty lil hand was trying to hit me in the face! seriously! what a crazy friggin dream. As I type this, i'm laughin hysterically, because it sounds so ridiculous.
We've rearranged the house lately. Mark just got enough energy yesterday after a week, and he worked hard! I love this man so much, i came home to find pictures hung on the wall, and the crib setup. What a guy!
Today is a busy day, we got a new stove being delivered, he's out doing errands this morning, and then as soon as the stove gets delivered we gotta go to Ikea in New Haven b/c one of the wood pieces for the cabinet is warped and it's gotta be returned. I just had some breakfast and now gotta get workin on operation baby k.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Next Summer
Next summer will be even better, cause I'll have one more to share my everything with. It's amazing how much I love you, yet I haven't even met you yet. I know you hear all the things daddy and I say to you, and I love it when you respond back with a lil kick or pitter patter, or even a flutter. I feel like we've already done so much together, heck you went to France, daddy hasn't even been there yet. You attended class at eastern, you've been to two red sox games, countless day trips all over new england, lets not forget fishin in Maine. You've been rubbed my many and talked about by more. Everyone is excited for your arrival.
You're my baby k and I can't wait to meet you!
For the most part, the past 7 months have been wonderful, with the exception of you hanging out in momma's ribs. You like to be a lil stinker and camp out there, for what started out as hours and has turned into days.... seriously, c'mon, you've got my whole belly, can't you hang out below the ribs? And staying up all night Kingston? you naughty boy.... let momma sleep now, please!
we are 29 weeks, with only 11 to go. Weight gain is 20 lbs.
Next checkup is 9/4/08 and then every two weeks there after!
You're my baby k and I can't wait to meet you!
For the most part, the past 7 months have been wonderful, with the exception of you hanging out in momma's ribs. You like to be a lil stinker and camp out there, for what started out as hours and has turned into days.... seriously, c'mon, you've got my whole belly, can't you hang out below the ribs? And staying up all night Kingston? you naughty boy.... let momma sleep now, please!
we are 29 weeks, with only 11 to go. Weight gain is 20 lbs.
Next checkup is 9/4/08 and then every two weeks there after!
Friday, August 22, 2008
Noticeable
At 27 weeks, I'm feeling wonderful! I love being pregnant! As time progresses my boy grows, which in turn makes my bump grow; and I love all the attention that comes with it now that I'm "looking pregnant". Seriously, people are sweet to the pregnant; and they should be... pregnant women make the world go round.
With the noticeable belly comes more advice and funny comments. We've rec'd advice about labor and delivery to spanking and much more. I've had one reachout from a stranger for a belly rub... I was actually quite shocked and quickly crossed my arms over my belly. Am I already being too protective of my boy? Nah.... what would she have done if I rubbed her nonprego belly *lol* that'd be funny. And well, I'm willing to share my kicks, friends are allowed to touch, heck sometimes I just reach out and grab a hand and place it on my belly if he's got some great movement going on, i love to share the love. :)
And well, let's face it, I'm not on my own in this whole thing. I love when mark has his evening talk with baby k and tells him how much he loves him and can't wait to meet him. This morning he was hugging me and told me he loves to hear two heart beats... it made me tear up. I just love him to death. Not to mention he's been wonderful with supplying my 10pm nightly ice cream needs and rubbing my achy legs.
As of my 26 wk check up last week I gained 16lbs! Doctor was content with that, as was I. Only real complaint is back pain, then again could have something to do with the 16 lbs being ALL in the front. It's a small price I'm willing to pay.
No weird cravings still; however, I enjoy eating salt on everything. Already have outgrown some of my maternity clothes...
13 more weeks and my baby k will be here. I love you Kingston, and can't wait to meet you!
With the noticeable belly comes more advice and funny comments. We've rec'd advice about labor and delivery to spanking and much more. I've had one reachout from a stranger for a belly rub... I was actually quite shocked and quickly crossed my arms over my belly. Am I already being too protective of my boy? Nah.... what would she have done if I rubbed her nonprego belly *lol* that'd be funny. And well, I'm willing to share my kicks, friends are allowed to touch, heck sometimes I just reach out and grab a hand and place it on my belly if he's got some great movement going on, i love to share the love. :)
And well, let's face it, I'm not on my own in this whole thing. I love when mark has his evening talk with baby k and tells him how much he loves him and can't wait to meet him. This morning he was hugging me and told me he loves to hear two heart beats... it made me tear up. I just love him to death. Not to mention he's been wonderful with supplying my 10pm nightly ice cream needs and rubbing my achy legs.
As of my 26 wk check up last week I gained 16lbs! Doctor was content with that, as was I. Only real complaint is back pain, then again could have something to do with the 16 lbs being ALL in the front. It's a small price I'm willing to pay.
No weird cravings still; however, I enjoy eating salt on everything. Already have outgrown some of my maternity clothes...
13 more weeks and my baby k will be here. I love you Kingston, and can't wait to meet you!
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Peanuts Name & Maine
The countdown has officially begun, now that I'm 23 weeks pregnant. With only 17 wks to go I realize I have a lot to do in order to get ready for this lil peanut.
We've officially decided on a name; Kingston Irving Rhodes. I know it's "different" and it's not ordinary, but we love it, we call him "Baby K" for short. Kingston, dervied from my favorite musician's son. Irving is Mark's middle name; and he was named after his grandfather.
What's in a name? Does it make the person, or does the person make the name?
Belly measurement is 37 inches around. I'm lovin it. I feel him move constantly, and Mark has been able to also share in on it too! The feeling I get when I feel him move around is absolutely amazing; it just makes it so real.
I'm back to eating everything, no odd food aversions. Feeling great overall.
This past weekend, we went to Maine and had a wonderful time! Who'd think you'd find me, pregnant on a lobster boat pulling lobsters out of the lobster pot, and putting rubber bands around their claws, it was thrilling to say the least! I loved seeing the Star fish in the cages! Then on Saturday we went fishing all day, what a day, I caught several bass fish; however only one made it into the boat... haha, the others got away. And on Sunday we enjoyed Bar Harbor and Cadillac Mountain. Life in Maine is a lot different than CT to say the least, everythings a lil slower in Maine, everything! All in all it was a great time and we were able to take a break from work and life to just relax; it was well overdue.
We've officially decided on a name; Kingston Irving Rhodes. I know it's "different" and it's not ordinary, but we love it, we call him "Baby K" for short. Kingston, dervied from my favorite musician's son. Irving is Mark's middle name; and he was named after his grandfather.
What's in a name? Does it make the person, or does the person make the name?
Belly measurement is 37 inches around. I'm lovin it. I feel him move constantly, and Mark has been able to also share in on it too! The feeling I get when I feel him move around is absolutely amazing; it just makes it so real.
I'm back to eating everything, no odd food aversions. Feeling great overall.
This past weekend, we went to Maine and had a wonderful time! Who'd think you'd find me, pregnant on a lobster boat pulling lobsters out of the lobster pot, and putting rubber bands around their claws, it was thrilling to say the least! I loved seeing the Star fish in the cages! Then on Saturday we went fishing all day, what a day, I caught several bass fish; however only one made it into the boat... haha, the others got away. And on Sunday we enjoyed Bar Harbor and Cadillac Mountain. Life in Maine is a lot different than CT to say the least, everythings a lil slower in Maine, everything! All in all it was a great time and we were able to take a break from work and life to just relax; it was well overdue.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Half way
20 weeks, and I'm halfway thru my pregnacy! It's been truly wonderful thus far. Lots of new feelings lately. As my stomach is growing, I feel the constant stretch of my skin constantly. I don't remember growing pains as a child; however, from what mark says, it sounds like it's similiar to growing pains. I may only have a small bump at this point, but I'm completely uncomfortable at night, I now use a huge body pillow that acts as a divider and then i have my "china pillow" that i put under the belly.... it's a whole new world.
And my boy is a kickin all the time, he's quite active. I sometimes wonder if he's got a mini bike in there and is ridin it around.... cause there's a lot of comotion going on.
some fun things.....
we measured my bump - it was 34 inches. :)
none of my "regular" clothes fit.
i'm eating pizza and red sauce again.
my new favorite ice cream combo is mint chocolate chip with butterfingers.
And my boy is a kickin all the time, he's quite active. I sometimes wonder if he's got a mini bike in there and is ridin it around.... cause there's a lot of comotion going on.
some fun things.....
we measured my bump - it was 34 inches. :)
none of my "regular" clothes fit.
i'm eating pizza and red sauce again.
my new favorite ice cream combo is mint chocolate chip with butterfingers.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
The big news
Well, Mark and I went to the doctors yesterday... I got up on the big table, laid down, and the doctor took a look with her ultrasound machine. We saw the skull, the chest and abdomen cavity, the lil heart and the ventricles pounding, two legs, two arms and.....and an extra part that only boys require!
That's right, we are having a boy!!!
I must admit that biology class a few years ago came in quite handy as she was labeling parts I could actually follow the doc. Mark and I are thrilled - as are our parents.
So happy to share my great news with everyone....
we are still working on the name.... I'll do a perspective name blog soon.
Other than that, things are great, doc says everything looks healthy, and my next appt is in 4 wks. Currently 18 wks... almost half way done! :)
That's right, we are having a boy!!!
I must admit that biology class a few years ago came in quite handy as she was labeling parts I could actually follow the doc. Mark and I are thrilled - as are our parents.
So happy to share my great news with everyone....
we are still working on the name.... I'll do a perspective name blog soon.
Other than that, things are great, doc says everything looks healthy, and my next appt is in 4 wks. Currently 18 wks... almost half way done! :)
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Flutters
what was that feeling?
it felt like fluttering. As i nap on the couch after graduation ceremony, i felt... "flutter flutter". I questioned at first if it was my stomach or something else magical. Yup, it was my baby!!! It was the most amazing feeling. When i explained to mark the feelings i was having.... she stopped wiggling around.
Had an amazing day.... graduation was great. got to see some old friends i hadn't seen. the family was there of course... and my ecsu support gal. :)
Wonderful day... full of flutter and commencement.
it felt like fluttering. As i nap on the couch after graduation ceremony, i felt... "flutter flutter". I questioned at first if it was my stomach or something else magical. Yup, it was my baby!!! It was the most amazing feeling. When i explained to mark the feelings i was having.... she stopped wiggling around.
Had an amazing day.... graduation was great. got to see some old friends i hadn't seen. the family was there of course... and my ecsu support gal. :)
Wonderful day... full of flutter and commencement.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Not just another week
It's been a couple of weeks since I last wrote... things are going well with the peanut and I. I'm actually sick with an ear infection right now, but other than that, things are okay. I'll be 14 wks tomorrow.... counting down till week 18 when we'll find out boy or girl... *yay* I have another checkup in one week and then again at 18 wks for the big ultrasound. No changes in food likes or dislikes.... no defined baby bump yet. I'm ready to incubate under a heat light tho' and speed this up... haha.
In other news, I had a big interview on Tuesday with a local international company that I really was looking forward to... I spent about 6 hours interviewing (in one day), felt as though I was really prepared... even purchased a new suit and shoes so I'd look smoking.. anyways, long story short, got a letter friday night saying they are interested in another candidate. I was sad, I must admit, however, things happen for a reason.....
Had my second interview with the Ins co on Wed, and that seemed to have gone alot better... besides the 1 hour personality and additional testing that I had to do.... including complex math problems like (1/2 ^3 X 4/5^3)-23 hahaha, seriously, it was odd shit that i haven't done in years... but I think overall i did pretty well, and if nothing else, I gave it my best.
it was a LONG stressful week and I'll be extremely happy when monday has come and gone....
Sunday is graduation.... finally, after several years of attending college I'm graduating, what an accomplishment, and I'm so incredibly proud of myself, I never really knew if I'd reach the light at the end of the tunnel.... but it's here, and now I must focus on the next steps in my life...
babies.... career.. . family.... all of the above.
okay, maybe just baby. haha.
:)
In other news, I had a big interview on Tuesday with a local international company that I really was looking forward to... I spent about 6 hours interviewing (in one day), felt as though I was really prepared... even purchased a new suit and shoes so I'd look smoking.. anyways, long story short, got a letter friday night saying they are interested in another candidate. I was sad, I must admit, however, things happen for a reason.....
Had my second interview with the Ins co on Wed, and that seemed to have gone alot better... besides the 1 hour personality and additional testing that I had to do.... including complex math problems like (1/2 ^3 X 4/5^3)-23 hahaha, seriously, it was odd shit that i haven't done in years... but I think overall i did pretty well, and if nothing else, I gave it my best.
it was a LONG stressful week and I'll be extremely happy when monday has come and gone....
Sunday is graduation.... finally, after several years of attending college I'm graduating, what an accomplishment, and I'm so incredibly proud of myself, I never really knew if I'd reach the light at the end of the tunnel.... but it's here, and now I must focus on the next steps in my life...
babies.... career.. . family.... all of the above.
okay, maybe just baby. haha.
:)
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Week 9
Week nine and momma is feelin okay. Tired, but well, it's to be expected. Besides who doesn't love an afternoon nap? My appetite is back, well, mostly and I'm definately eating for two these days. I find myself waking up - VERY early with hunger pains... and eating throughout the whole day. Constantly wanting more food. So, for my snacks in between I try to eat lots of good stuff like fruits and yogurt. I had THE best seedless Sunkist orange yesterday, seriously, it was the most delicious orange I've had in forever... so I went back to big y today and bought some more, they were just that good, besides oranges have vitamin c and folic acid... all super for the peanut! Still finicky about certain foods and smells.... and nauseauted from time to time... but i'm dealing, and it's well worth it!
As far as lil peanut goes well, she's about an inch in size, weighs about one gram and she has all the major organs, muscles and nerves. It's truly amazing - last week elbows and lips.. this week organs! Eyelids are beginning to form and the trunk is straightening and elongating. It's wonderful, my lil peanut is growing each day.
I'm anxiously awaiting her arrival.... ! Only 31 more weeks!
As far as lil peanut goes well, she's about an inch in size, weighs about one gram and she has all the major organs, muscles and nerves. It's truly amazing - last week elbows and lips.. this week organs! Eyelids are beginning to form and the trunk is straightening and elongating. It's wonderful, my lil peanut is growing each day.
I'm anxiously awaiting her arrival.... ! Only 31 more weeks!
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Week 8
Today I’m entering into week eight of my pregnancy. I must admit - week 7 was better than week 6, where I found myself nauseauted by the smell of everything, and the thought of food - even stuff I loved... like red pasta sause - now I despise the thought of it and the smell of it. I do however love my mac & cheese, tons of salads, yogurt, fruits and my meats. I’m trying my hardest to eat healthy - it’s just sometimes difficult when I don’t have an appetite for anything.
My body is changing, body parts are growing, and because of the growth comes some growing pain. :) I’ll spare you the details, but lets just say my body is getting ready for this lil peanut. Oh and lets not forget about the breakouts on my face - gee, thanks peanut, for all those extra hormones. :)
As for my baby’s development, we had our first Ultrasound on April 1st, Doc says everything looks great - It was definately reality as we saw the lil heartbeat flutter on the screen, mark and I couldn’t be happier. As I enter into week eight exciting changes are now happening inside, my baby can bend her arms, thanks to new elbows. Her upper lip has also formed and the external ear has just about finished developing. All soo wonderful!
According to the doc, our due date is November 18.
Next appointment is scheduled for the 29th of April.
My body is changing, body parts are growing, and because of the growth comes some growing pain. :) I’ll spare you the details, but lets just say my body is getting ready for this lil peanut. Oh and lets not forget about the breakouts on my face - gee, thanks peanut, for all those extra hormones. :)
As for my baby’s development, we had our first Ultrasound on April 1st, Doc says everything looks great - It was definately reality as we saw the lil heartbeat flutter on the screen, mark and I couldn’t be happier. As I enter into week eight exciting changes are now happening inside, my baby can bend her arms, thanks to new elbows. Her upper lip has also formed and the external ear has just about finished developing. All soo wonderful!
According to the doc, our due date is November 18.
Next appointment is scheduled for the 29th of April.
Monday, March 24, 2008
And Baby Makes 3
Mark and I are expecting our first baby! I’m due in November! We are so excited for the new addition to our family.
Saturday, January 19, 2008
an annual visit
so, i went to the doctors today. she asked what was new, since i hadn't been there in 3 years i realized alot has changed....
i met a great guy, who is now my fiance
i'm planning on getting married sometime this year
i'm hoping to graduate college (sometime this year)
and well... the most exciting, i want to have a baby.
All of it can be overwhelming at times, however, individually they are all so special to me. I have a lot of changes planned for the future, and I'm ready to embrace them all.
I seriously can't wait to have a baby. I feel like at times my body is screaming saying "give me a baby!!!!"... other times it says, "take your time, no rush for no sleep and 24/7 dirty diapers"... so it was exciting when she told me foods to avoid, and what to do now to prepare my body, like taking prenatals. The last few times we went out and if I didn't drink, cause well, I just didn't feel like it, and people questioned it, i jokingly said "just preparin the body for the makin of a baby" - some people looked at me confusingly like "why would you do that?" but, well, lets face it - it's can only be beneficial.
It's truly amazing how the body works - how it has the ability to hold such a beautiful creation in the belly.
i met a great guy, who is now my fiance
i'm planning on getting married sometime this year
i'm hoping to graduate college (sometime this year)
and well... the most exciting, i want to have a baby.
All of it can be overwhelming at times, however, individually they are all so special to me. I have a lot of changes planned for the future, and I'm ready to embrace them all.
I seriously can't wait to have a baby. I feel like at times my body is screaming saying "give me a baby!!!!"... other times it says, "take your time, no rush for no sleep and 24/7 dirty diapers"... so it was exciting when she told me foods to avoid, and what to do now to prepare my body, like taking prenatals. The last few times we went out and if I didn't drink, cause well, I just didn't feel like it, and people questioned it, i jokingly said "just preparin the body for the makin of a baby" - some people looked at me confusingly like "why would you do that?" but, well, lets face it - it's can only be beneficial.
It's truly amazing how the body works - how it has the ability to hold such a beautiful creation in the belly.
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