Thank goodness it's Friday! It has been an incredibly long week -- we were busy all last weekend and then every night this week, I've been working on a valance for the baby's room. MIL and I bought fabric on Sunday afternoon. Scott and I managed to order the crib on Wednesday afternoon, so we're finally making some decisions. The crib skirt and baby book came on Thursday afternoon -- I like them both really well. The crib should be here in 4 to 12 weeks -- so it's finally coming together.
Baby has been moving . . . a lot . . . especially tonight. It has been kicking and kicking me.
There's been tons of rain here -- it basically rained all day. We couldn't get into the neighborhood the regular way or the regular alternate way -- those were both flooded and the other routes were close to being flooded.
Tomorrow is our first "pregnancy" class. It's supposed to be from 9:00 to 3:30 p.m. We'll see if we make it all day.
Next week is our "baby moon" mini vacation. So, it's a short work week although Tuesday will be a long day for me. I have a public meeting in Durant for their downtown Historic District.
Have a great evening.
Friday, March 30, 2007
Sunday, March 25, 2007
Early Morning
It's very early this Sunday morning. I've been up four times during the night to use the restroom. Now I can't stop sneezing, so I gave up, got out of bed and am now on the couch. I told Scott that the time has come for me to move into a different room. I wake him up way too many times.
Speaking of Scott, he finally got to feel baby move on Thursday night (I think). And then again last night. Always before he said he couldn't feel what I was feeling or there was too much activity in my stomach to distinguish (and therefore, it must just be gas). However, these kicks were unmistakable.
Our baby book should arrive sometime this week, yeah! Now if we could just get a bed ordered and I could find some material for bedding, and some upholstery material and an upholsterer for my rocking chair . . . there's so much to get done. Now that all our Saturdays are tied up with church stuff, maybe we can get some stuff accomplished, although we do have baby class starting next Saturday. The first set of classes are about pregnancy, but since we're more than halfway done with that stage, we may be very choosy about what to attend. We're really going more for the later series about labor and delivery.
This evening we're off to a Hornets game, so a late night to start the week. Hopefully this week passes more quickly than last week -- it was so long. Then the next week is our mini-vacation and our "big" ultrasound! Last week was hard, because I was doing the monotonous stuff at work and I really wanted to be at home, working on stuff around here. I still haven't decided when to broach the subject of part-time and maternity leave at work. I'm a chicken! I want this job, but I also want to be home. Oh, the dilemma.
Speaking of Scott, he finally got to feel baby move on Thursday night (I think). And then again last night. Always before he said he couldn't feel what I was feeling or there was too much activity in my stomach to distinguish (and therefore, it must just be gas). However, these kicks were unmistakable.
Our baby book should arrive sometime this week, yeah! Now if we could just get a bed ordered and I could find some material for bedding, and some upholstery material and an upholsterer for my rocking chair . . . there's so much to get done. Now that all our Saturdays are tied up with church stuff, maybe we can get some stuff accomplished, although we do have baby class starting next Saturday. The first set of classes are about pregnancy, but since we're more than halfway done with that stage, we may be very choosy about what to attend. We're really going more for the later series about labor and delivery.
This evening we're off to a Hornets game, so a late night to start the week. Hopefully this week passes more quickly than last week -- it was so long. Then the next week is our mini-vacation and our "big" ultrasound! Last week was hard, because I was doing the monotonous stuff at work and I really wanted to be at home, working on stuff around here. I still haven't decided when to broach the subject of part-time and maternity leave at work. I'm a chicken! I want this job, but I also want to be home. Oh, the dilemma.
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
5 Month Appointment
Everything went fine at yesterday's appointment. Heartbeat was 156 bpm. I have to go in tomorrow morning early for a fasting blood sugar test (because of the family history of diabetes). Then I still have to get checked for gestational diabetes during week 28. The "big" ultrasound is scheduled for April 5 at 11:45 a.m.
We went to StorkLand to look at the crib I love. It's just hard to justify spending so much for a crib! However, it makes into a beautiful toddler and then full-size bed. You do have to pay for matching rails (another 120.00), but that's not horrible for an heirloom quality full-size bed. I don't know what to do -- I told Scott that it is his decision! I love the crib, but . . . there's so many places for $$$ to go these days.
In other news, we woke up at 7:24 a.m. this morning. I could swear I set the alarm, but . . . I guess not. Scott didn't get home last night until after 10 p.m. due to a late softball game, so he needed the rest. However, it made for an unsettling start to the day.
We went to StorkLand to look at the crib I love. It's just hard to justify spending so much for a crib! However, it makes into a beautiful toddler and then full-size bed. You do have to pay for matching rails (another 120.00), but that's not horrible for an heirloom quality full-size bed. I don't know what to do -- I told Scott that it is his decision! I love the crib, but . . . there's so many places for $$$ to go these days.
In other news, we woke up at 7:24 a.m. this morning. I could swear I set the alarm, but . . . I guess not. Scott didn't get home last night until after 10 p.m. due to a late softball game, so he needed the rest. However, it made for an unsettling start to the day.
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Halfway there!
We are 20 weeks today. It seems like it has been such a long time, and yet we have such a long ways to go! I am feeling some tummy movement, although nothing really visible. Scott says it is gas.
I have had horrible indigestion today. But, I am feeling a little better right now. I am looking forward to having Friday off to drive to Atoka and spend with my family.
We are still trying to decide on a bed and bedding. After doing some reading, it seems as though a bumper pad is a bad idea and that a quilt is unnecessary, so I am really just trying to buy pretty sheets and a crib skirt. We're looking at some discontinued stuff from PBKids called chamois lambie. I went to a local store on Saturday and found some other stuff I really liked, that was super expensive. But I liked it . . . I really want to make some decisions on these things. I want everything planned out, if I can.
And as for names, we've given up even discussing it. We have the first name for a boy (Frederick -- the family name) and a middle name for a girl (Elizabeth). But we haven't "fallen in love" with any other names to go with those. I like Anne Elizabeth and Frederick Ward, but . . . I guess we'll see.
We have our next appointment on Monday. No ultrasound then, but we're supposed to schedule one at that appointment. So, that's good news. I'm ready to see this little one again.
I have had horrible indigestion today. But, I am feeling a little better right now. I am looking forward to having Friday off to drive to Atoka and spend with my family.
We are still trying to decide on a bed and bedding. After doing some reading, it seems as though a bumper pad is a bad idea and that a quilt is unnecessary, so I am really just trying to buy pretty sheets and a crib skirt. We're looking at some discontinued stuff from PBKids called chamois lambie. I went to a local store on Saturday and found some other stuff I really liked, that was super expensive. But I liked it . . . I really want to make some decisions on these things. I want everything planned out, if I can.
And as for names, we've given up even discussing it. We have the first name for a boy (Frederick -- the family name) and a middle name for a girl (Elizabeth). But we haven't "fallen in love" with any other names to go with those. I like Anne Elizabeth and Frederick Ward, but . . . I guess we'll see.
We have our next appointment on Monday. No ultrasound then, but we're supposed to schedule one at that appointment. So, that's good news. I'm ready to see this little one again.
Monday, March 05, 2007
My first baby purchases
Scott bought baby a book for Valentine's, but before tonight, I hadn't bought anything. I think I was too superstitious. It's still hard to accept sometimes that this will hopefully happen!
So, I bought a bassinet and some onesies, plus two more pairs of maternity pants at a consignment sale in Norman. I thought I would share.
New Furniture!
Well, Scott and I finally own our own living room furniture! He thinks it is darker than we expected, but I still like it. I couldn't take a photo of the entire ensemble because he was sitting on it and did not want to be disturbed, so this is just a sample. There is also a nice couch and a dark leather club chair!
Belly Pic 16w6d
Okay, so I meant to post this earlier. Scott took this the morning after the other pic to show how much I "grow" during the day. Actually, it doesn't look as though there is too much difference! I guess we'll be due for an updated pic in a few days.
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