Monday, August 31, 2009
Build-a-bear weekend
Since we found out we were having a girl we decided to go to build a bear and make a bear for the baby. On Saturday we went to the ross park mall. They were having a special (WOO HOO! LOL) Jason and I decided on a bunny (of course baby bunny theme LOL) It was fun. The lady let us each pick a heart and "make a wish" so the bunny has two hearts. Then we got to pick out an outfit. We wanted to do pajamas, but most of the pajamas had bears on them. Jason found the cute pink robe that had a B on it for bunny or baby I guess LOL and I found the cute little rabbit slippers. We told the lady we were making this for our new baby and she gave us the little ribbons for its ears. It was a fun day :)
Friday, August 28, 2009
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Waiting til 5
The baby cooperated and I will be finding out as soon as my bf and I are together!!!! Here is the envelope that holds the answer and a pic of my baby's face
Thw weeks fly by!
Another blogging week has come to an end. Well I am going to post tomorrow, but Thursday is normally the end. I cant believe how the weeks are flying by. I dont have much of a weekend planned. Saturday we are going to look at a crib and organize my house. Sunday I am helping my friend Yolanda move. Well actually others are helping her and I am watching the children. Tuesday is Jason's 35th BIRTHDAY!!! He loves birthdays. I am going to take him out Monday night for dinner, probably down to Pittsburgh. I have other plans, but he read this blog so I cant type them LOL. It'll be another fun weekend. Alright, I will update tomorrow with the status of the ultrasound that I am having today! :)
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
4 months to go
So 4 months to go... 18 weeks... WOW that is not really a long time. I am getting more excited. I really really hope I can find out who I am having on Thursday so I can start setting up the room. (I might have typed that yesterday LOL I forget) So I will post ASAP as soon as I find out tomorrow :)
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
21 weeks
Wow I thought I would feel more pregnant by now. Well, I guess I am a lucky one :) I still am not feeling the baby kick every day. I dont like that LOL Thursday is my ultrasound again. I am really hoping I can find out boy or girl! I am ready to start fixing up the room, well the area of my room LOL I just want to get organized,. I am getting this GIANT pile of babystuff and I want to get it organized. This weekend we are going to look at a crib from Jason's mom. If we find out what we are having we are going to try the build-a-bear plan again. But no matter what I find out Thursday night I will blog Friday morning and let you know!
Monday, August 24, 2009
Good morning!
Good morning - another Monday. Mondays are always busy foe me. I had a good weekend though. Saturday I went yard saling and found some cute baby things. I got some towels, and some blocks, and a baby bathtub. There was a lot of other good stuff too, but alot of it was gender specific and since my child is being difficult LOL I could not buy any of it. I also got to go hang out with my friends. That was nice becasue after the baby is born I am sure those days will be few and far between. So it was a nice weekend and I am looking forward to my ultrasound on Thursday. Hopefully this time The baby will reveal the news LOL but if not I will be glad to be seeing him/her anyway :)
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Hey its Thursday!
One more week down 18 more to go... I had a nice visit with my friend Stephanie yesterday. She had a baby in June so it was nice to see the baby again too!
I also had a Dr appt yesterday. No news to report LOL. Its funny talking to pregnant people month 6-7 is when they start feeling tired of being pregnant and month 8-9 they are sick of it. I am at the end of month 5 and I wouldn't even describe myself as feeling pregnant yet. I am looking to the more uncomfortable parts of being pregnant LOL as least I will feel like there is a baby in there every day instead of just knowing it. I am looking forward to daily kicks... So I imagaine months 8-9 I wont like it so much but 6-7 shouldn't be so bad
I also had a Dr appt yesterday. No news to report LOL. Its funny talking to pregnant people month 6-7 is when they start feeling tired of being pregnant and month 8-9 they are sick of it. I am at the end of month 5 and I wouldn't even describe myself as feeling pregnant yet. I am looking to the more uncomfortable parts of being pregnant LOL as least I will feel like there is a baby in there every day instead of just knowing it. I am looking forward to daily kicks... So I imagaine months 8-9 I wont like it so much but 6-7 shouldn't be so bad
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
20 weeks 1 day!
So the big ultrasound was yesterday and it was well not what I expected LOL. The baby was laying wroang and they couldn't get all the measurements they needed let alone tell if it was a boy or girl. So I go back next Thursday to try again. My mom was there and tried talking to the baby and the baby covered its ears LOL. It was good to see it though. It is growing. Here are the new pics from yesterday...
This one is scary LOL The Skull
This one is scary LOL The Skull
Monday, August 17, 2009
The weekend and tomorrow
I had a good weekend. The zoo was fun. It was hot and crowded, but fun ;) I went to my first yard sale on Saturday. There was so much nice stuff I but I did not know what I needed so I just bought toys
It was fun picking out a few nice toys though! Sunday we had a family picnic with my dad's family. That was nice. I got to go swimming and got sunburnt! LOL So the weekend went fast, which is what I was hoping for. I actually have a lot of work to do today and I am very excited about tomorrow. This morning I cam into wowrk and Jason had sent me an ecard:
"Tomorrow is the big day, will it be luke william, audrey jean, or both!
That is what he sent me. Well I know its not both even though he keeps teasing, but I am excited to find out who is in my belly.
I will not be posting tomorrow. I am off work and am not going to Jason's house so I have no computer to update this blog. So Wednesday morning it will be posted!
It was fun picking out a few nice toys though! Sunday we had a family picnic with my dad's family. That was nice. I got to go swimming and got sunburnt! LOL So the weekend went fast, which is what I was hoping for. I actually have a lot of work to do today and I am very excited about tomorrow. This morning I cam into wowrk and Jason had sent me an ecard:
"Tomorrow is the big day, will it be luke william, audrey jean, or both!
That is what he sent me. Well I know its not both even though he keeps teasing, but I am excited to find out who is in my belly.
I will not be posting tomorrow. I am off work and am not going to Jason's house so I have no computer to update this blog. So Wednesday morning it will be posted!
Friday, August 14, 2009
Surprise Friday Post!
39 Things Every Mom Should Know from Parents Magazine...written by Kacy Faulconer
1 You never have to go to obnoxious kid-themed restaurants. Ever. I wish someone had told me that.
2 Don't make birthday parties a huge deal.
3 Do your chores while kids are awake. Using up naptime to wash dishes or clean the bathroom is truly soul-crushing.
4 Put Band-Aids on everything your kids want you to. Why not?
5 If the kids are awake, bite the bullet and be awake yourself. You'll waste so many hours trying futilely to extend early-morning snoozes that it's not worth it. If you are sick, pregnant, or it's the middle of the night, ignore this advice.
6 Just throw away the poopy underwear.
7 Don't beat yourself up if you have to use a bribe.
8 Teach your kids not to pee outside unless you're camping - you'll be glad you did. But if other people's kids do it, don't judge the parents too harshly - it's all about karma. (If you're in the midst of potty training, all bets are off. You've gotta do what you've gotta do.)
9 Buy cheap shoes when kids are little. Feet grow faster than you think.
10 Don't forget about board games. You'll suffer through way too much Candy Land and Chutes and Ladders, but Connect Four and Battleship aren't half bad. And Clue rocks.
11 Embrace their quirks.
12 Know this: That stain won't come out. And it's okay. (The sooner you accept this, the better.)
13 At some point it will be February. Things will seem bleak. You will think about vitamins, glasses, more exercise, more sleep, more chores, less TV, more rules, fewer rules, and organic food. Just wait. Things will get better when the snow melts. Know that it will happen again at the end of summer, right before school starts. It's the circle of life, baby.
14 Always get boys' haircuts at barber shops instead of hair salons.
15 Answer this question: What is the worst thing that can happen if your kids sleep in their clothes?
16 Never stifle a generous inclination.
17Try to like what they like. It kind of sucks when it's Bob the Builder, but the payoff will come when they discover Lemony Snicket.
18 Teach them to pump on the swings ASAP.
19 If your child falls asleep occasionally without brushing her teeth, don't wake her; baby teeth do eventually fall out.
20 I know you are supposed to use natural consequences to punish bad behavior, but sometimes it's hard to think of natural consequences. In these cases try threatening your kids with clipping their toenails or some other activity they dread. I've had great success with this one, but you must find your own.
21 Get used to the word zerrissenheit. It means a state of disjointedness, and it's the new normal for most of us. At least you can feel fancy because it's German.
22 Buy kids deodorant before they need it.
23 Teach your children to make their own breakfast - and allow enough time so they can do it without pressure.
24 I can't stress this enough: Use duvet covers on your comforters and forget about a top sheet. Not only will you thank me for this advice, but your kids will thank me as well when they are learning to make their bed.
25 Remember clogging lessons are not in the best interest of the child.
26 Don't administer a punishment that hurts you more than it does them.
27 Always pack wipes. If your kids go somewhere without you, send along wipes. It's like having a mom with them.
28 Do not allow the word wienies in your home.
29 Dress your little girls like, well, little girls.
30 Make sure your kids know how they like their eggs and burgers cooked. You don't want them to feel stress when ordering at the diner.
31 It's fine to brag about yourself to your kids.
32 Buy quaint wooden toys and hand-knit stuffed animals. But don't expect your kids to play with them.
33 Just say "No" to any toy or doll that comes with packets that have to be mixed with water.
34 Teach them to like cool music. Why suffer through The Wiggles when you could be enjoying Wilco or counting along with Feist?
35 Don't buy the most expensive school-picture package. It's a waste of money.
36 Give out awards for actual achievements.
37 You're never too old to dress up and decorate your house for Halloween. And it's more fun for everyone if you are into it. It also entitles you to more candy.
38 If the school year, new babysitter, or karate class gets off to a rocky start, don't totally stress out about it. Instead, think of the improvement that can be made by the end of the year.
39 Independence is a wonderful thing. For everyone. So is together time. Make sure you have a healthy dose of both.
1 You never have to go to obnoxious kid-themed restaurants. Ever. I wish someone had told me that.
2 Don't make birthday parties a huge deal.
3 Do your chores while kids are awake. Using up naptime to wash dishes or clean the bathroom is truly soul-crushing.
4 Put Band-Aids on everything your kids want you to. Why not?
5 If the kids are awake, bite the bullet and be awake yourself. You'll waste so many hours trying futilely to extend early-morning snoozes that it's not worth it. If you are sick, pregnant, or it's the middle of the night, ignore this advice.
6 Just throw away the poopy underwear.
7 Don't beat yourself up if you have to use a bribe.
8 Teach your kids not to pee outside unless you're camping - you'll be glad you did. But if other people's kids do it, don't judge the parents too harshly - it's all about karma. (If you're in the midst of potty training, all bets are off. You've gotta do what you've gotta do.)
9 Buy cheap shoes when kids are little. Feet grow faster than you think.
10 Don't forget about board games. You'll suffer through way too much Candy Land and Chutes and Ladders, but Connect Four and Battleship aren't half bad. And Clue rocks.
11 Embrace their quirks.
12 Know this: That stain won't come out. And it's okay. (The sooner you accept this, the better.)
13 At some point it will be February. Things will seem bleak. You will think about vitamins, glasses, more exercise, more sleep, more chores, less TV, more rules, fewer rules, and organic food. Just wait. Things will get better when the snow melts. Know that it will happen again at the end of summer, right before school starts. It's the circle of life, baby.
14 Always get boys' haircuts at barber shops instead of hair salons.
15 Answer this question: What is the worst thing that can happen if your kids sleep in their clothes?
16 Never stifle a generous inclination.
17Try to like what they like. It kind of sucks when it's Bob the Builder, but the payoff will come when they discover Lemony Snicket.
18 Teach them to pump on the swings ASAP.
19 If your child falls asleep occasionally without brushing her teeth, don't wake her; baby teeth do eventually fall out.
20 I know you are supposed to use natural consequences to punish bad behavior, but sometimes it's hard to think of natural consequences. In these cases try threatening your kids with clipping their toenails or some other activity they dread. I've had great success with this one, but you must find your own.
21 Get used to the word zerrissenheit. It means a state of disjointedness, and it's the new normal for most of us. At least you can feel fancy because it's German.
22 Buy kids deodorant before they need it.
23 Teach your children to make their own breakfast - and allow enough time so they can do it without pressure.
24 I can't stress this enough: Use duvet covers on your comforters and forget about a top sheet. Not only will you thank me for this advice, but your kids will thank me as well when they are learning to make their bed.
25 Remember clogging lessons are not in the best interest of the child.
26 Don't administer a punishment that hurts you more than it does them.
27 Always pack wipes. If your kids go somewhere without you, send along wipes. It's like having a mom with them.
28 Do not allow the word wienies in your home.
29 Dress your little girls like, well, little girls.
30 Make sure your kids know how they like their eggs and burgers cooked. You don't want them to feel stress when ordering at the diner.
31 It's fine to brag about yourself to your kids.
32 Buy quaint wooden toys and hand-knit stuffed animals. But don't expect your kids to play with them.
33 Just say "No" to any toy or doll that comes with packets that have to be mixed with water.
34 Teach them to like cool music. Why suffer through The Wiggles when you could be enjoying Wilco or counting along with Feist?
35 Don't buy the most expensive school-picture package. It's a waste of money.
36 Give out awards for actual achievements.
37 You're never too old to dress up and decorate your house for Halloween. And it's more fun for everyone if you are into it. It also entitles you to more candy.
38 If the school year, new babysitter, or karate class gets off to a rocky start, don't totally stress out about it. Instead, think of the improvement that can be made by the end of the year.
39 Independence is a wonderful thing. For everyone. So is together time. Make sure you have a healthy dose of both.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Who is baby bunny
Wanna play?
Am I having a girl or boy? Take a guess!!! LOL
http://www.expectnet.com/games/Who_is_baby_bunny
Am I having a girl or boy? Take a guess!!! LOL
http://www.expectnet.com/games/Who_is_baby_bunny
Another Thursday
Another end to a blogging week. I will have a busy weekend to make time fly until Tuesday. Friday we are going to the Butler Farms Show. Saturday I have to cook in the morning and we are going to the zoo in the evening. Sunday is a family picnic at my dad's girlfriend's house. So the weekend will go fast.
Monday will drag on I am sure. I am so glad I scheduled my ultrasound for the first of the day! I do not think I could handle waiting all day LOL. So Tuesday morning I will wake up and leave for my appointment - no waiting!
I am excited (i know you cant tell LOL) I haven't felt the baby move in a couple days. I think its sitting lower and I can only feel it when it is near my belly button. It is nice once a month to have a reminder the baby is there since it is hard to tell most days :) I'm hoping the baby will cooperate and we can see who he/she is and I really want to see its face :)
Well the week is over (blogging week that is) I will be back on Monday to update!
Monday will drag on I am sure. I am so glad I scheduled my ultrasound for the first of the day! I do not think I could handle waiting all day LOL. So Tuesday morning I will wake up and leave for my appointment - no waiting!
I am excited (i know you cant tell LOL) I haven't felt the baby move in a couple days. I think its sitting lower and I can only feel it when it is near my belly button. It is nice once a month to have a reminder the baby is there since it is hard to tell most days :) I'm hoping the baby will cooperate and we can see who he/she is and I really want to see its face :)
Well the week is over (blogging week that is) I will be back on Monday to update!
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Finally...
I got some sleep last night. I have been sleeping horribly for months! I broke down last night and took 1 tylanol PM. And for once I slept so GREAT all night. I do not want to get into the habit of that though. I hate knowing that it is strong enough that it puts my baby to sleep as well... But today I finally feel rested.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
19 weeks (long blog post for once)
19 weeks - 21 weeks to go! Almost half way... It seems so unreal. At times I wonder if it is really true. At least I have a reminder every month when I go to the Dr.
I watched a marathon of I didn't know I was pregnant and TLC the other day. Jason said to me, "that could be you" It really could have. I just have too much hope which is how I found out. It is hard for me to believe someone who pregnant for 9 months never knew, but then again. I am like alot of those women. (No explanation will be given but) I never thought I could get pregant, even on birth control my cycles were completely irregular, I was ON birth control, other details not fitting for a blog would make becoming pregnant seem impossible! I had no morning sickness, I was tired but if I didn't know I was pregnant would have never admitted it, I have had no unusual symptoms, and even the movements I am feeling are so light if I didn't know I would likely pass them off as something else. My belly is growing, but if I didn't know I am sure I would HIDE it lol I am not sure what the weeks will bring, but I can understand in the beginning how people dont know.
I watched Julie and Julia with my mom. It was a good movie, pretty long, but good. There was a part in there which had no relevance to the story line that I was surprised made it into the film. Now I know nothing about the life of Julia Child besides what I saw last night. Maybe they added it because it was a well know fact about her - I don't know...
The first scene it is noticable in is as follows: Julia nad her husband are walking down the streets of Paris having a conversation, relevant to the movie but I forget it, a woman walks by with a baby carriage. Julia smiles and follows the baby with her head. To some it may look as if it was a couple noticing a cute baby. I (as well as others I am sure) saw the meaning. As the baby passed Julia put her hand on her belly and then I knew she was longing for a child... (Side not I just found this in another blog - "It's such a brief moment that I wonder if anyone who hasn't dealt with infertility would notice it. ")
Not mentioned again I kept thinking of this scene, then Julia gets a letter from her sister. Her sister is pregnant. She starts crying... "I am so very happy for her!" she exclaims. I wonder if there are a few who didn't know what the tears were for...
Now I write from my heart, which I really never do on a public blog... Those feelings that were portrayed by the actor who portrayed Julia Child were so real. If you have never felt what it is like to be childless - to have the only desire of your heart go unfilled you do not know the depth of hurt it causes. I know I am only 27 years old, I know I am now pregnant. But my age does not make the years I longed for a child any less important. I feel so blessed to have been given this chance. Yes I am a lucky one, to only have to have felt that way for a few years instead of all my life. Yes, the feeling may get worse as you grow older. But I still had it, and plenty of people with children now have had those feelings.
So while some of you may not understand my frame of mind please know - this baby is an answer to years of prayer. I wish I could share with you my conversations with God in the weeks before this baby was conceived. Although I am not perfect I know He gave me this baby as a direct answer to what I had asked.
I watched a marathon of I didn't know I was pregnant and TLC the other day. Jason said to me, "that could be you" It really could have. I just have too much hope which is how I found out. It is hard for me to believe someone who pregnant for 9 months never knew, but then again. I am like alot of those women. (No explanation will be given but) I never thought I could get pregant, even on birth control my cycles were completely irregular, I was ON birth control, other details not fitting for a blog would make becoming pregnant seem impossible! I had no morning sickness, I was tired but if I didn't know I was pregnant would have never admitted it, I have had no unusual symptoms, and even the movements I am feeling are so light if I didn't know I would likely pass them off as something else. My belly is growing, but if I didn't know I am sure I would HIDE it lol I am not sure what the weeks will bring, but I can understand in the beginning how people dont know.
I watched Julie and Julia with my mom. It was a good movie, pretty long, but good. There was a part in there which had no relevance to the story line that I was surprised made it into the film. Now I know nothing about the life of Julia Child besides what I saw last night. Maybe they added it because it was a well know fact about her - I don't know...
The first scene it is noticable in is as follows: Julia nad her husband are walking down the streets of Paris having a conversation, relevant to the movie but I forget it, a woman walks by with a baby carriage. Julia smiles and follows the baby with her head. To some it may look as if it was a couple noticing a cute baby. I (as well as others I am sure) saw the meaning. As the baby passed Julia put her hand on her belly and then I knew she was longing for a child... (Side not I just found this in another blog - "It's such a brief moment that I wonder if anyone who hasn't dealt with infertility would notice it. ")
Not mentioned again I kept thinking of this scene, then Julia gets a letter from her sister. Her sister is pregnant. She starts crying... "I am so very happy for her!" she exclaims. I wonder if there are a few who didn't know what the tears were for...
Now I write from my heart, which I really never do on a public blog... Those feelings that were portrayed by the actor who portrayed Julia Child were so real. If you have never felt what it is like to be childless - to have the only desire of your heart go unfilled you do not know the depth of hurt it causes. I know I am only 27 years old, I know I am now pregnant. But my age does not make the years I longed for a child any less important. I feel so blessed to have been given this chance. Yes I am a lucky one, to only have to have felt that way for a few years instead of all my life. Yes, the feeling may get worse as you grow older. But I still had it, and plenty of people with children now have had those feelings.
So while some of you may not understand my frame of mind please know - this baby is an answer to years of prayer. I wish I could share with you my conversations with God in the weeks before this baby was conceived. Although I am not perfect I know He gave me this baby as a direct answer to what I had asked.
Monday, August 10, 2009
One more week
One more week until I get to find out! I know this week is going to go slow LOL After the ultrasound my next big wait will be the due date I guess LOL. At least I will be able to spend time shopping and stuff! I am so tired, I have got to find a way to sleep better... Anyway thats all for now! BYE
Thursday, August 6, 2009
The end of another week
A blogging week that is! They go by so fast. LOL 5 more blogs until my ultrasound day!!! My belly is growing. Soon I may have to be brave enough to post a picture LOL. Anyway its a busy day today so I will be back on Monday! Bye for now
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
another post... Another song
I couldn't find a playlist to add this on (work security prevents that) so I found the youtube video. I think this is the cutest song ever :)
HUNGRY lol
I am soooo hungry today LOL. My kid must be growing :)
I feel like I am having a week long birthday celebration. Thats different. On Monday my mom took me shopping for some new clothes for my birthday. Last night Jason's mom came over to bring me my birthday gifts. I got a wizard of oz mug and this really cute Wizard of Oz music box. I love it. It is one of those unique finds that I like! Tonight my dad and Helen are coming over for wing night and Helen made me a cake. And I am sure Jason and I will do something over the weekend. So happy birthday to me! LOL I feel spoiled
Time to go. Talk to you tomorrow :)
I feel like I am having a week long birthday celebration. Thats different. On Monday my mom took me shopping for some new clothes for my birthday. Last night Jason's mom came over to bring me my birthday gifts. I got a wizard of oz mug and this really cute Wizard of Oz music box. I love it. It is one of those unique finds that I like! Tonight my dad and Helen are coming over for wing night and Helen made me a cake. And I am sure Jason and I will do something over the weekend. So happy birthday to me! LOL I feel spoiled
Time to go. Talk to you tomorrow :)
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
18 weeks
18 weeks already! I cannot believe I am in my 5th month already. Now its only 2 weeks until the BIG day lol. My belly is starting to pop out... I feel the baby most days. Nothing else new. I have had a super easy pregnancy as far as symptoms go, that is nice I guess :) Right now, I am just so excited to find out if I have Audrey or Luke in my belly. Then shopping!!! Let the count down begin (Oh wait LOL I have been counting down for weeks!)
Monday, August 3, 2009
Its Monday again
Ugh I slept poorly last night so I am TIRED! But whats new LOL. I had a fun weekend. Yolanda and I ook her kids to Geauga Lake. It was fun. Adrianna loves waterslides. You would think a 3 year old would be afraid, but nope she is crazy! LOL I haven't seen them in so long so it was good to go see them. I am off today after work to go see my sister before she heads back to "loseranna" No baby news to report, just waiting... 125 so far WOW
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