How far along? 15 weeks, I'm in shock, I can't believe I've made it this far. Only 25 weeks to go!!
Total weight gain/loss: I didn't weigh myself this week.
Sleep: Still loving it! My poor husband, I've become so boring, I think he's going insane trying to keep himself entertained. Hopefully I'll get my energy back soon.
Food cravings: STILL frozen Strawberry Lemonade from McDonald's. I even got my husband hooked, it is SOO good!!
Best moment this week: Catching a huge sale at JC Penny's. I scored 2 pairs of maternity work pants, two pair of maternity jeans, and one pair of maternity jean carpi's. All for under $90 total! SCORE!!! And I can fit them all now, with room to grow!
Movement: Not feeling anything yet, hopefully soon, I'm getting anxious!
Labor Signs: No thank you....
Gender: Still thinking boy, we'll find out for sure in a few weeks.
Belly Button in or out? It's in, and I don't think it's coming out for a LONG time.
What I miss: I miss not feeling sick and getting dizzy when it's hot outside.
What I am looking forward to: Feeling movement, finding out the gender, looking pregnant to others, etc.
Milestones: One more week until I hit 4 months! Seriously? I feel like this is a dream!
Weekly wisdom: Try to appreciate each day.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Round ligament pain and the inevitable doppler freakout
I read in one of my pregnancy books that round ligament pain (RLP) is "slightly uncomfortable" and is common starting around 12 or 13 weeks. Well, they lied. I've been experiencing this pain since around 8 weeks, and it's not "slightly uncomfortable", it hurts!! It's been more noticeable lately, and seems to be more apparent at night. But it reminds me that there is a baby in my ute that is causing it to have to stretch and grow.
I should have kept that in mind when I tried to find Bunny's heart beat this morning. Usually I would find it around my bikini line, so, that was the first place I checked. It sounded really, really faint and made me nervous as heck. Then I couldn't find it anymore, so I'm searching all around going from one side to the other hands shaking because I can't hear that precious sound. I took a break for awhile, but it was really bothering me, so I decided to try again. Same thing, the heart beat sounded really faint. The monitor on the doppler wasn't even picking up the beats per minute. Finally, I went up a little bit higher and I could hear the heart beat a little bit more. I went higher, and there it was! There was the sound that still brings tears to my eyes, it was loud and clear. I was shocked that Bunny was so high up, sure I'd been having RLP, but for some reason it didn't actually register that my uterus was growing. I found Bunny's heart beat about an inch and a half above my bikini line. Amazing!! So of course I cried, and then I decided to reward myself with a popsicle. Yes, I ate a popsicle at 8:30 in the morning! LOL! I'm so addicted to them.
This doppler freak out was bound to happen. But I'm so glad that it was an easy solution....
I should have kept that in mind when I tried to find Bunny's heart beat this morning. Usually I would find it around my bikini line, so, that was the first place I checked. It sounded really, really faint and made me nervous as heck. Then I couldn't find it anymore, so I'm searching all around going from one side to the other hands shaking because I can't hear that precious sound. I took a break for awhile, but it was really bothering me, so I decided to try again. Same thing, the heart beat sounded really faint. The monitor on the doppler wasn't even picking up the beats per minute. Finally, I went up a little bit higher and I could hear the heart beat a little bit more. I went higher, and there it was! There was the sound that still brings tears to my eyes, it was loud and clear. I was shocked that Bunny was so high up, sure I'd been having RLP, but for some reason it didn't actually register that my uterus was growing. I found Bunny's heart beat about an inch and a half above my bikini line. Amazing!! So of course I cried, and then I decided to reward myself with a popsicle. Yes, I ate a popsicle at 8:30 in the morning! LOL! I'm so addicted to them.
This doppler freak out was bound to happen. But I'm so glad that it was an easy solution....
Friday, July 2, 2010
Funny story
Yesterday my husband and I were at Target (our favorite store, which happens to be right behind our house, and may be part of the reason that we moved there, LOL!) shopping for some maternity jeans for me. I never knew how expensive those things are! Geez!
While we were there, we decided to go take a look at some baby items. My husband wants to keep a Pack & Play in our room at least for the first few weeks/months, so we can nap when the baby naps, and have a mini changing station available. My husband wants the Eddie Bower Pack & Play, which looks boyish to me, so I convinced him to look around at a few different brands. And then my husband saw it.... The Eddie Bower super-deluxe-run-someone-off-the-road stroller, that matched the Pack & Play. That thing was HUGE, and he loved it. Especially since it looked "manly" to him. I, however, had my doubts. So we're looking at this stroller that comes with an infant carrier, and we couldn't figure out how to snap the carrier into the stroller. We soon figured out that the base was still attached to the car seat. My husband takes the car seat off the display stroller, and starts yanking on it trying to free it from the base. We're both trying to find the directions, flipping it over, yanking on it some more, pushing buttons, etc. We couldn't figure it out!! I swear we were doing that for like 20 minutes, when finally my husband found the right button and out pops the car seat from the base! Hooray!! He's standing there smiling, his forehead glistening with sweat, while I'm standing there smiling with my hair all over my head from being bent over so long. And I had thrown my sweater and purse on the ground in an attempt to help him out! So we had things everywhere, and looked a mess. It was too funny! First time parents for sure!
I think I've convinced him not to get the Eddie Bower strollers because the car seat was super heavy. I was struggling to hold it and there wasn't even a baby in there. No way could I carry that, and a diaper bag with a coat on (Bunny is due in December so I try to think about how much heavier things will be when we're both bundled up).
While we were there, we decided to go take a look at some baby items. My husband wants to keep a Pack & Play in our room at least for the first few weeks/months, so we can nap when the baby naps, and have a mini changing station available. My husband wants the Eddie Bower Pack & Play, which looks boyish to me, so I convinced him to look around at a few different brands. And then my husband saw it.... The Eddie Bower super-deluxe-run-someone-off-the-road stroller, that matched the Pack & Play. That thing was HUGE, and he loved it. Especially since it looked "manly" to him. I, however, had my doubts. So we're looking at this stroller that comes with an infant carrier, and we couldn't figure out how to snap the carrier into the stroller. We soon figured out that the base was still attached to the car seat. My husband takes the car seat off the display stroller, and starts yanking on it trying to free it from the base. We're both trying to find the directions, flipping it over, yanking on it some more, pushing buttons, etc. We couldn't figure it out!! I swear we were doing that for like 20 minutes, when finally my husband found the right button and out pops the car seat from the base! Hooray!! He's standing there smiling, his forehead glistening with sweat, while I'm standing there smiling with my hair all over my head from being bent over so long. And I had thrown my sweater and purse on the ground in an attempt to help him out! So we had things everywhere, and looked a mess. It was too funny! First time parents for sure!
I think I've convinced him not to get the Eddie Bower strollers because the car seat was super heavy. I was struggling to hold it and there wasn't even a baby in there. No way could I carry that, and a diaper bag with a coat on (Bunny is due in December so I try to think about how much heavier things will be when we're both bundled up).
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
My very first award!!!!
I logged onto Blogger this morning and found that not only do I have a new follower (welcome Tracey!!) but I also won my very first award! MsBabyPlan gave me the "You're going places Award", and I'm so very excited!!
This award requires the winner to write where she sees herself in ten years from now. In my head, ten years from now, I will be a mother of two, living in Michigan with my darling husband. We will have traveled as a family to tons of places including Hawaii to visit some family members I have that live there, and will spend a lot of our time volunteering, and helping others. Our children will be very well mannered, and know that they are loved more than words can express. We will also have one dog. That pretty much sums it up for me, I'm not worried about material possessions. My husband and I are both hard workers, and as long as we're able to provide for our family, I'll be happy. I'm not worried about having a big house, or the latest year model car. I just want my family to be happy and know that they are loved.
Thanks again Ms.BabyPlan! I'm so happy to have received my first award!
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
My Wishlist
I've become completely obsessed with baby items lately. It honestly consumes most of my time! I've decided to compile a list of all the things that I would like to have before Bunny arrives.
Here goes:
A Medela Freestyle Pump - It's lightweight, small, and convenient. I thought about other pumps, but really wanted something I could carry back and forth to work. The cost is around $329.99, but I've seen it slightly cheaper on Ebay...
The Chicco Cortina Travel System - It received great reviews for safety and convenience. I'm going to check one out this weekend and see if any other travel systems catch my eye. Around $289.
FuzziBunz One Size Cloth Diapers - This is one of the many brands I plan to try out before I purchase my complete stash.
A wrap of some sort for baby wearing. I'm still reviewing different brands and haven't settled on one yet.
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That pretty much sums it up for now. I'm still checking out more items, and will continue to add once I make decisions. I know I still have awhile before Bunny is due, but I want to be able to dedicate time to reviewing and testing out different brands to find what works best for us. Suggestions and ideas are appreciated!!
Here goes:
A Medela Freestyle Pump - It's lightweight, small, and convenient. I thought about other pumps, but really wanted something I could carry back and forth to work. The cost is around $329.99, but I've seen it slightly cheaper on Ebay...
The Chicco Cortina Travel System - It received great reviews for safety and convenience. I'm going to check one out this weekend and see if any other travel systems catch my eye. Around $289.
FuzziBunz One Size Cloth Diapers - This is one of the many brands I plan to try out before I purchase my complete stash.
A wrap of some sort for baby wearing. I'm still reviewing different brands and haven't settled on one yet.
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That pretty much sums it up for now. I'm still checking out more items, and will continue to add once I make decisions. I know I still have awhile before Bunny is due, but I want to be able to dedicate time to reviewing and testing out different brands to find what works best for us. Suggestions and ideas are appreciated!!
14 Weeks!!!
How far along? 14 weeks! (Officially in the 2nd trimester, no matter what!)
Total weight gain/loss: Still down a few pounds.
Sleep: I've been a zombie lately, I'm so unmotivated to leave the house all I want to do is sleep!!
Food cravings: Strawberry Lemonade from McDonalds, YUM!
Best moment this week: Having my doppler arrive, and being able to find Bunny's heartbeat. It was the best sound ever. I'm not going to use it every day, just a few times a week. It's so reassuring, I love it!
Movement: I know Bunny is moving, I can tell from when I use the doppler, I'm still unsure if I'm feeling any of it yet but I know it is soon to come.
Labor Signs: Nada, just the same old uterus stretching sensations.
Belly Button in or out? It's still in. When my belly is really bloated, my belly button looks fake, it cracks me up!
What I miss: Not being nauseous. It seems like my nausea has decided to make a late comeback. I have to keep this belly full, or else I feel pretty bad. I know Bunny is growing really fast, so I'm trying to give him/her the nutrients that he/she needs.
What I am looking forward to: Feeling movement, finding out the gender, looking pregnant to others, etc.
Milestones: 2nd TRI!!!!!! I feel so fortunate to have made it this far, this is such a dream come true.
Total weight gain/loss: Still down a few pounds.
Sleep: I've been a zombie lately, I'm so unmotivated to leave the house all I want to do is sleep!!
Food cravings: Strawberry Lemonade from McDonalds, YUM!
Best moment this week: Having my doppler arrive, and being able to find Bunny's heartbeat. It was the best sound ever. I'm not going to use it every day, just a few times a week. It's so reassuring, I love it!
Movement: I know Bunny is moving, I can tell from when I use the doppler, I'm still unsure if I'm feeling any of it yet but I know it is soon to come.
Labor Signs: Nada, just the same old uterus stretching sensations.
Belly Button in or out? It's still in. When my belly is really bloated, my belly button looks fake, it cracks me up!
What I miss: Not being nauseous. It seems like my nausea has decided to make a late comeback. I have to keep this belly full, or else I feel pretty bad. I know Bunny is growing really fast, so I'm trying to give him/her the nutrients that he/she needs.
What I am looking forward to: Feeling movement, finding out the gender, looking pregnant to others, etc.
Milestones: 2nd TRI!!!!!! I feel so fortunate to have made it this far, this is such a dream come true.
Monday, June 28, 2010
Cloth Diapering
Does anyone have any tips/ideas? I really, really want to cloth diaper Bunny. I've already ordered some flushable, biodegradable inserts that make for easy disposal of messy diapers, but I really want some insight from people who have done this before.
I'm thinking of going with FuzziBunz brand, but I'll make my final determination after I got to this great little shop in Ann Arbor that sells tons of different products/brands. I've also been looking for breast pumps since I plan on pumping after I return to work. I figure it's time to at least research the items that I might be interested in, although I probably won't actually buy the items until I hit 6 months.
I'm also interested in which type of detergent is best for washing cloth diapers, as I don't want Bunny to have a sore bum, or tons of rashes.
I'm thinking of going with FuzziBunz brand, but I'll make my final determination after I got to this great little shop in Ann Arbor that sells tons of different products/brands. I've also been looking for breast pumps since I plan on pumping after I return to work. I figure it's time to at least research the items that I might be interested in, although I probably won't actually buy the items until I hit 6 months.
I'm also interested in which type of detergent is best for washing cloth diapers, as I don't want Bunny to have a sore bum, or tons of rashes.
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Baby V's heart beat
I hope this works...
Baby V kept moving away from the doppler this morning, you'll see that I lose the heart beat a few times. The average reading was in the 150s. The loud "record scratch" sounds are Baby V moving. Sorry for the quality of the video, it was taken with my cell phone.
Baby V kept moving away from the doppler this morning, you'll see that I lose the heart beat a few times. The average reading was in the 150s. The loud "record scratch" sounds are Baby V moving. Sorry for the quality of the video, it was taken with my cell phone.
Love at first listen
My doppler arrived in the mail yesterday. I was tempted to use it as soon as I got home from work, but I had promised my husband that we would go to Outback Steakhouse for dinner. I've been so tired lately that I've been coming home and going straight to our room, where I'd just lounge and watch TV before falling asleep at around 7PM. My husband has really been wanting to spend time together, so I wanted to keep my word.
Once we got home, I ran straight to our bedroom with my new doppler and a bottle of ultrasound gel in hand. I squirted the gel, turned the doppler on and placed the probe on my belly near my bikini line. Nothing.... Absolute silence. I thought that was weird so I grabbed the directions. I read the whole thing, with goo all over my belly, feeling frustrated. Finally, I looked down at the cord and noticed that the probe connector wasn't fully inserted into the slot where it connects to the monitor. The speakers must have been on full blast because it sounded like I had just turned on a really loud record player, you know that muffled static sound?
I placed the probe on my belly again, near my bikini line, and heard the most beautiful sound right away. The "woosh, woosh, woosh" of my baby's heart beat. The monitor that I bought displays a heart whenever it detects a sound that is regular enough to be a heart beat, the rate was around 160 beats per minute. My husband came in the room with a huge smile on his face. Being the "realist" that is he, he asked me how I knew for sure that it was the baby's heart beat and not my own. I explained to him that the baby's heart beats much faster than ours, and placed the probe over my heart. It sounded much different than what we had just heard. Still unconvinced, he had me place the probe over his heart. It sounded just like mine. I found the baby's heart beat again, and my husband said, "Wow, it does sound totally different!!". He was super excited after that. I listened again this morning, and I am completely in love with my new purchase. Sometimes it's so hard to believe that there is actually a human in my tummy. I can't wait to feel kicks and movement. The doppler helps put me at ease, and it's so easy to use. I just love it!
Thank you all for the kind comments on my previous post. I've started to write things down in my pregnancy journal about my mom that I want to share with the baby. Thinking about all the great memories made me feel a little better. It's still a struggle, but I'm working through it.
I hope everyone has a great weekend.
Once we got home, I ran straight to our bedroom with my new doppler and a bottle of ultrasound gel in hand. I squirted the gel, turned the doppler on and placed the probe on my belly near my bikini line. Nothing.... Absolute silence. I thought that was weird so I grabbed the directions. I read the whole thing, with goo all over my belly, feeling frustrated. Finally, I looked down at the cord and noticed that the probe connector wasn't fully inserted into the slot where it connects to the monitor. The speakers must have been on full blast because it sounded like I had just turned on a really loud record player, you know that muffled static sound?
I placed the probe on my belly again, near my bikini line, and heard the most beautiful sound right away. The "woosh, woosh, woosh" of my baby's heart beat. The monitor that I bought displays a heart whenever it detects a sound that is regular enough to be a heart beat, the rate was around 160 beats per minute. My husband came in the room with a huge smile on his face. Being the "realist" that is he, he asked me how I knew for sure that it was the baby's heart beat and not my own. I explained to him that the baby's heart beats much faster than ours, and placed the probe over my heart. It sounded much different than what we had just heard. Still unconvinced, he had me place the probe over his heart. It sounded just like mine. I found the baby's heart beat again, and my husband said, "Wow, it does sound totally different!!". He was super excited after that. I listened again this morning, and I am completely in love with my new purchase. Sometimes it's so hard to believe that there is actually a human in my tummy. I can't wait to feel kicks and movement. The doppler helps put me at ease, and it's so easy to use. I just love it!
Thank you all for the kind comments on my previous post. I've started to write things down in my pregnancy journal about my mom that I want to share with the baby. Thinking about all the great memories made me feel a little better. It's still a struggle, but I'm working through it.
I hope everyone has a great weekend.
Friday, June 25, 2010
Thinking
Lately I've had a ton on my mind. I've never been so excited, yet down, in my entire life. I think the thing that is weighing so heavily on my mind is the fact that I miss my mom so much.
My mom passed when I was 12 years old, and my life has never been the same. Usually I'm pretty good about staying positive, and appreciating what I have now, instead of reflecting on the past so much. But it's hard to not try to imagine how things would be if she were still here. I could really use the support right now. Not that my husband and sisters aren't great. They are, but there's no one like your mom. She raised my siblings and I to be the best people that we can be. I have so many wonderful memories of her and sometimes it just breaks my heart that my child won't know her. I know my mom would have been an awesome grandmother, I wish I would be able to experience the bond that they would have shared.
My mom passed when I was 12 years old, and my life has never been the same. Usually I'm pretty good about staying positive, and appreciating what I have now, instead of reflecting on the past so much. But it's hard to not try to imagine how things would be if she were still here. I could really use the support right now. Not that my husband and sisters aren't great. They are, but there's no one like your mom. She raised my siblings and I to be the best people that we can be. I have so many wonderful memories of her and sometimes it just breaks my heart that my child won't know her. I know my mom would have been an awesome grandmother, I wish I would be able to experience the bond that they would have shared.
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