Wow, this is like, a bunch of days in a row or something for me.
Crazy.
We finished the baby registry at BRU today. I have all three linked on the side right now. Feel free to admire. :) We just added some other random items and toys today. Also, I found a "travel system" that I like much better that the old one. Well, it's the same system, different color.
The color is called Diaz. You can click on the name to view. It's really sweet. I really hope this baby is a boy, like the Dr. told us.
Oh, did I mention that I get to take my GTT next month? (Gluclose Tolerance Test)...an indicator of Gestational Diabetes. I guess I get to drink a ton of sugary crap and then they check my blood in an hour to see how I'm doing.
I suspect either I will be fine or I will have a major problem. The first one that I can think of is that I won't be able to keep the drink down, because I haven't been tolerating sugary stuff very well. I just don't like it. This baby is much more a meat baby.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Friday, January 23, 2009
Hooray for Cotton Babies!
So, registry is all set up there. Like, I said, it's probably more than we really need, so if we only get some of it, it's still a win.
Seems like our tax return is going to have to go on the ol' credit cards instead of for baby stuff. And that's okay, I guess. I have managed to whittle it down to under 200 owed to federal taxes, which is pretty good. It'll be better next year when we have a kid and can claim him.
But, for now, we'll just have to hope that people get us all our stuff we're registered for. haha! :)
Today was, apparently, kick me in the crotch from the inside day. Man, that sucks! It's quite painful. He's sleeping now, but there were times today where I was quinting in pain from getting kicked. The ribs and real low in the baby bag area are favorites too. He must only pick a few positions to be in OR I can only feel him in a few. What can you do? It's very much like having an alien living inside you for 9 months.
I'll be 25 weeks pretty soon here. Pretty crazy. Time seemed to have slowed down a bit here. I expect that by March, time will really start flying by.
Seems like our tax return is going to have to go on the ol' credit cards instead of for baby stuff. And that's okay, I guess. I have managed to whittle it down to under 200 owed to federal taxes, which is pretty good. It'll be better next year when we have a kid and can claim him.
But, for now, we'll just have to hope that people get us all our stuff we're registered for. haha! :)
Today was, apparently, kick me in the crotch from the inside day. Man, that sucks! It's quite painful. He's sleeping now, but there were times today where I was quinting in pain from getting kicked. The ribs and real low in the baby bag area are favorites too. He must only pick a few positions to be in OR I can only feel him in a few. What can you do? It's very much like having an alien living inside you for 9 months.
I'll be 25 weeks pretty soon here. Pretty crazy. Time seemed to have slowed down a bit here. I expect that by March, time will really start flying by.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Officially Frustrated!
So, I have been trying for the better part of the last hour and a half to try to add a slideshow of all the baby clothes that I am currently in possession of...and failing at it. I blame blogger. I tried in photobucket and I can't get the link to enter into the gadget and Picasa (you know, google's own photo product) and it keeps only displaying the first 5 pics and I can't figure out how to make it show more.
I don't get it. But, I sure do have a lot of clothes. They are sweet.
Maybe I'll figure it out soon.
EDIT: I WIN!!!!!! Too bad it took me five minutes to figure that out, as apposed to the hour and a half I spent before that.
Oh well, what can you do?
I have stolen Jake's computer for this project and now he can't use it! Hahahahahaha!
So, anyway, I spent WAY too much tonight on stuff, considering that I will probably get a lot of clothes for the shower, I'm sure. But, since I don't have a lot of clothes on my registry currently, maybe people will buy me the other stuff. Maybe?
Woot!
I don't get it. But, I sure do have a lot of clothes. They are sweet.
Maybe I'll figure it out soon.
EDIT: I WIN!!!!!! Too bad it took me five minutes to figure that out, as apposed to the hour and a half I spent before that.
Oh well, what can you do?
I have stolen Jake's computer for this project and now he can't use it! Hahahahahaha!
So, anyway, I spent WAY too much tonight on stuff, considering that I will probably get a lot of clothes for the shower, I'm sure. But, since I don't have a lot of clothes on my registry currently, maybe people will buy me the other stuff. Maybe?
Woot!
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Oooooooooo-ah!
So, the place where I have been admiring cloth diapers since we decided we were going to cloth diaper has a little registry section! Sweet! Once it's set up, I'll probably link on the side, because I do those sorts of things. Then, I don't lose track of things too.
But, I'm pretty excited, because now I can try to register for some of that stuff instead of just thinking that we would probably have to purchase it all ourselves. I'm crossing my fingers on this one. And true to form, I've registered for WAY more than is probably necessary, although, if we did buy all that I registered for, we'd have to do wash WAY less that every other day. Maybe every two days.
Now I just wish I had a house that had laundry on the first floor.
EDIT: Hey, I do have a link on the side, but it's to the general website. I'll link the actual registry eventually.
But, I'm pretty excited, because now I can try to register for some of that stuff instead of just thinking that we would probably have to purchase it all ourselves. I'm crossing my fingers on this one. And true to form, I've registered for WAY more than is probably necessary, although, if we did buy all that I registered for, we'd have to do wash WAY less that every other day. Maybe every two days.
Now I just wish I had a house that had laundry on the first floor.
EDIT: Hey, I do have a link on the side, but it's to the general website. I'll link the actual registry eventually.
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Kicks 'n' stuff
The kicking continues. I tried to get Jake to feel it, because it's much, much harder than, say, last week, but he can't feel it on my stomach yet. Too bad. Maybe a few more weeks.
Had my next appt on Thursday. It was fine. The office was SUPER quiet, because everyone cancelled due to the freezing ass cold, but I got to leave work early, so I didn't care. And I was in and out very quickly. Blood results were fine. I still have B+ blood type. Nothing exceptional. Listened for the heart beat, which he had to put the heart listener thingy halfway into my belly button to hear it. I thought that was funny. He felt my tummy and said it was growing fine.
The only thing that bothered me was that he commented on my weight gain. Like it was bad. I have, to date, gained 8 pounds. 8! I didn't gain weight for months. Plus, that includes what I lost while I was so sick that never really showed up on the scale, because I am PREGNANT! Anna, his nurse, was happy that I gained weight. The Dr. seemed like I should be watching my weight. Granted, I wasn't light to begin with, so I shouldn't be gaining TOO much, but I'm up 8 pounds. 1 pound, at least, is the baby that I'm carrying. grrrr....
Whatev, I say. I do what I want. And if I want to drink choco milk all day long, then I will. Now, if I really start to sky rocket, then I will lay off a bit. But, at 24 weeks, I think that I'm just fine. 15-25 pounds is what they say you should gain if you're overweight to begin with. 25-35 if you're average weight. 25-40 if you were underweight. Eff off, Dr.!! :)
I also picked Elmbrook Memorial to go to as well, because it's 2 mins from the Dr.'s house, according to Anna. Which works for me. I signed up for the "Childbirth Express" class today too. $80.00, for the two of us. Which is okay. Plus, it's one Saturday of our time, instead of 4 weeks, one night a week. Yuck. I just really want the tour and what they do/don't do. I don't really care too much about the rest. I'm a wimp, so it's going to suck either way until I get that epidural. Woot!
I'm hungry, so it's lunch time.
Had my next appt on Thursday. It was fine. The office was SUPER quiet, because everyone cancelled due to the freezing ass cold, but I got to leave work early, so I didn't care. And I was in and out very quickly. Blood results were fine. I still have B+ blood type. Nothing exceptional. Listened for the heart beat, which he had to put the heart listener thingy halfway into my belly button to hear it. I thought that was funny. He felt my tummy and said it was growing fine.
The only thing that bothered me was that he commented on my weight gain. Like it was bad. I have, to date, gained 8 pounds. 8! I didn't gain weight for months. Plus, that includes what I lost while I was so sick that never really showed up on the scale, because I am PREGNANT! Anna, his nurse, was happy that I gained weight. The Dr. seemed like I should be watching my weight. Granted, I wasn't light to begin with, so I shouldn't be gaining TOO much, but I'm up 8 pounds. 1 pound, at least, is the baby that I'm carrying. grrrr....
Whatev, I say. I do what I want. And if I want to drink choco milk all day long, then I will. Now, if I really start to sky rocket, then I will lay off a bit. But, at 24 weeks, I think that I'm just fine. 15-25 pounds is what they say you should gain if you're overweight to begin with. 25-35 if you're average weight. 25-40 if you were underweight. Eff off, Dr.!! :)
I also picked Elmbrook Memorial to go to as well, because it's 2 mins from the Dr.'s house, according to Anna. Which works for me. I signed up for the "Childbirth Express" class today too. $80.00, for the two of us. Which is okay. Plus, it's one Saturday of our time, instead of 4 weeks, one night a week. Yuck. I just really want the tour and what they do/don't do. I don't really care too much about the rest. I'm a wimp, so it's going to suck either way until I get that epidural. Woot!
I'm hungry, so it's lunch time.
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Shower-y Thoughts Abound (and other things)
So, we've started to think about a baby shower nowadays.
The registries are started (and I added some sweet toys to the BRU one today). I'm still debating Target. I'm almost thinking that if we don't have enough on the registry or whatever, then people will either do gift cards or pick their own outfits out. Which I will promptly return to get stuff I like. Ha ha. :)
But, I'd rather just limit it. But, then again, BRU is rather limited in nature. As in, there are only 4 in WI and they are all over on this side of the state. So...I still don't know.
I do know that I get kicked a lot. He will go quiet for a few days (like the past two or so) and then crazy wild (like today). Maybe it was the OJ that I drank.
But, I'm making my own invites for the shower, because I LOVE doing that sort of thing. I still think about maybe starting to make invites and stuff for actual money, but I'm not sure how to start and if it's even worth it, you know? I have to do lots of research about that type of thing. Any extra funds sure would help us out though. So, I will continue to think about it. I think. I will probably forget eventually. Maybe I'll sit on the couch tonight and make notes.
My dad thought that I was nutz for making my own, but I had paper to use, stamps to use, ink, etc. all the tools that I would normally probably have to go buy. Or I did have to buy for the wedding invites. Plus, they don't have to be done until around March 1st (since right now, we're scheduled for April 4), so there's plenty of time. And I've already designed them and done a lot of the prep work to just slap them together, paste in the info on the inside and send them out. I should find my clear labels from the wedding invites and make sure that I have those too. I think my aunt is taking RSVP's. I think. I was making myself involved and then I though I should back off a bit. I'm a little controlling. Just a bit.
The "weird" thing that I am doing for this shower (and I'm sure some people would find it VERY weird) is that I'm including the boys. Because I have WAY too many guys that I am good friends with and I don't want to feel trapped with only girls. Frankly, I don't like girls that much. I know that I've talking extensively about this already, so I won't go into it again, but boys are invited. It'll be more like a party than the typical baby shower, I hope. I'm going with the kind of "Cinco de Mayo"/Mexican Fiesta theme, since I am technically due on May 6th (which is close enough to May 5th). Of course, I'm sure that I will be overdue based on that date, but that's ok. Mexican food, margaritas, non-alcoholic margaritas (for me, mostly), etc. Jake can bring his Spanglish CD and find a bunch of other music and I think that it will be a good time. If not, oh well.
The only bad thing is that Maggie can't make it because of work and that's very disappointing to me. I misheard her when I was talking to her about it and she will be in NY with the SLSO that night, because they are playing at Carnegie. BUT, that day (April 4th) works for Betsy and Brooke, so I can't change it. I am hoping to get her to come up another weekend and have Nims come down and we'll have our own "baby shower". And by baby shower, I mean we'll have dinner at Red Lobster and Maggie and I can watch Nims and Jake drink. My idea of a very good time.
Slowly getting more stuff out of the room. I'm thinking about starting the border tomorrow, putting up as much as I can until I run out and finishing it when the other roll arrives (I ordered it today). Dad is going to give us a door to put on the closet. The next project, of course, after the border is to put the closet together so it's a real closet, and not a closet plus weird hole.
In tummy news, I offically have one. It's almost out past my boobs. It varies depending on time of day, but, for the most part, it's out all the time. It's so weird, because I look "fat", but the sides are rock hard. Ask me to feel it sometime. Very strange. Also, my belly button is much less of an innie nowadays. I wonder how long it will take to move to outie. Probably right before I give birth.
Pregnancy is also full of weird pains. Like my pelvic bones. One side has been giving me sharp pains today. It happens on and off, since a month ago and I said something to the doc last appt and he didn't seem concerned. So, I'm not concerned, other than it's annoying and I have to sit down most of the day. What can you do?
I'm thinking about my leave from work too. I think that I'll get approved for 6 weeks, so I can take my time. I want to come back June 30th, so I don't get dicked out of a personal holiday, so I was planning on leaving April 30th. And a bunch of the women were like, I'd wait longer. Well, maybe you would, but I'm worried about that PH, so I'm just not sure. Of course, depending on how we're going in April, I could have him sooner than expected and then it won't matter. But, if the doc thinks that I'm not going to have him any time soon close to April 30th, I will probably wait longer. And of course, I get to spend 3 weeks vacation prior to all this leave pay. And I don't accrue sick time while I'm gone, SO therefore, when I get back, I'll have 1 PH left and maybe 16 hours of sick time. 3 days for the rest of the freakin' year. I can't wait for 2010 already, when my vacation will be normal again.
Forgive my preggo brain. I can't remember if I've talked about this stuff and how much. Now, it's time for us to eat. Which means that I'll probably be getting kicked in places I don't like soon enough. WOOT!
The registries are started (and I added some sweet toys to the BRU one today). I'm still debating Target. I'm almost thinking that if we don't have enough on the registry or whatever, then people will either do gift cards or pick their own outfits out. Which I will promptly return to get stuff I like. Ha ha. :)
But, I'd rather just limit it. But, then again, BRU is rather limited in nature. As in, there are only 4 in WI and they are all over on this side of the state. So...I still don't know.
I do know that I get kicked a lot. He will go quiet for a few days (like the past two or so) and then crazy wild (like today). Maybe it was the OJ that I drank.
But, I'm making my own invites for the shower, because I LOVE doing that sort of thing. I still think about maybe starting to make invites and stuff for actual money, but I'm not sure how to start and if it's even worth it, you know? I have to do lots of research about that type of thing. Any extra funds sure would help us out though. So, I will continue to think about it. I think. I will probably forget eventually. Maybe I'll sit on the couch tonight and make notes.
My dad thought that I was nutz for making my own, but I had paper to use, stamps to use, ink, etc. all the tools that I would normally probably have to go buy. Or I did have to buy for the wedding invites. Plus, they don't have to be done until around March 1st (since right now, we're scheduled for April 4), so there's plenty of time. And I've already designed them and done a lot of the prep work to just slap them together, paste in the info on the inside and send them out. I should find my clear labels from the wedding invites and make sure that I have those too. I think my aunt is taking RSVP's. I think. I was making myself involved and then I though I should back off a bit. I'm a little controlling. Just a bit.
The "weird" thing that I am doing for this shower (and I'm sure some people would find it VERY weird) is that I'm including the boys. Because I have WAY too many guys that I am good friends with and I don't want to feel trapped with only girls. Frankly, I don't like girls that much. I know that I've talking extensively about this already, so I won't go into it again, but boys are invited. It'll be more like a party than the typical baby shower, I hope. I'm going with the kind of "Cinco de Mayo"/Mexican Fiesta theme, since I am technically due on May 6th (which is close enough to May 5th). Of course, I'm sure that I will be overdue based on that date, but that's ok. Mexican food, margaritas, non-alcoholic margaritas (for me, mostly), etc. Jake can bring his Spanglish CD and find a bunch of other music and I think that it will be a good time. If not, oh well.
The only bad thing is that Maggie can't make it because of work and that's very disappointing to me. I misheard her when I was talking to her about it and she will be in NY with the SLSO that night, because they are playing at Carnegie. BUT, that day (April 4th) works for Betsy and Brooke, so I can't change it. I am hoping to get her to come up another weekend and have Nims come down and we'll have our own "baby shower". And by baby shower, I mean we'll have dinner at Red Lobster and Maggie and I can watch Nims and Jake drink. My idea of a very good time.
Slowly getting more stuff out of the room. I'm thinking about starting the border tomorrow, putting up as much as I can until I run out and finishing it when the other roll arrives (I ordered it today). Dad is going to give us a door to put on the closet. The next project, of course, after the border is to put the closet together so it's a real closet, and not a closet plus weird hole.
In tummy news, I offically have one. It's almost out past my boobs. It varies depending on time of day, but, for the most part, it's out all the time. It's so weird, because I look "fat", but the sides are rock hard. Ask me to feel it sometime. Very strange. Also, my belly button is much less of an innie nowadays. I wonder how long it will take to move to outie. Probably right before I give birth.
Pregnancy is also full of weird pains. Like my pelvic bones. One side has been giving me sharp pains today. It happens on and off, since a month ago and I said something to the doc last appt and he didn't seem concerned. So, I'm not concerned, other than it's annoying and I have to sit down most of the day. What can you do?
I'm thinking about my leave from work too. I think that I'll get approved for 6 weeks, so I can take my time. I want to come back June 30th, so I don't get dicked out of a personal holiday, so I was planning on leaving April 30th. And a bunch of the women were like, I'd wait longer. Well, maybe you would, but I'm worried about that PH, so I'm just not sure. Of course, depending on how we're going in April, I could have him sooner than expected and then it won't matter. But, if the doc thinks that I'm not going to have him any time soon close to April 30th, I will probably wait longer. And of course, I get to spend 3 weeks vacation prior to all this leave pay. And I don't accrue sick time while I'm gone, SO therefore, when I get back, I'll have 1 PH left and maybe 16 hours of sick time. 3 days for the rest of the freakin' year. I can't wait for 2010 already, when my vacation will be normal again.
Forgive my preggo brain. I can't remember if I've talked about this stuff and how much. Now, it's time for us to eat. Which means that I'll probably be getting kicked in places I don't like soon enough. WOOT!
Saturday, January 3, 2009
What's that behind me?! Oh, wait. It's just my butt
Which has been increasing in size as of late. Maybe it's just back to the normal size and because I lost weight in the beginning, I got used to it being small.
22 weeks now. I get kicked all the time. He stopped waking me up at 5am, which I was grateful for. I have an appointment in a couple of weeks. My controlling nature is starting to rear it's ugly head as I am feeling more and more dissatisfied with my doctor. Not that I don't like him, but he may be a little laid back for my high-maintenance personality. We'll see how the rest goes.
I did get the nursery painted. I won't post pics until I have the border up, because it looks a little silly the way it is right now. But, it's very very cool. I love it. I may try to tackle the border here shortly.
My Christmas present from Jakie was a rocking chair and ottoman from Target! We went around the city looking for a Target that had the one I wanted. We tried ours -- West Allis and then had to run out to West Milwaukee (like, right by Miller Park) to find it. We finally put it together today, as we had the Christmas tree in the way, which is now gone. It is very nice. I'm pretty excited.
We also went over to Babies R Us to register some more. I had started one online, and I wanted to add to it in person, because that's way more fun. And it was. We got a coupon for $5.00 off a $25.00 purchase, so when we were done, I bought a pillow to lay my tummy on when I'm sleeping and two really cute outfits. One is a pair of swim trucks and a t shirt and the other is a onesie with a bib that matches. We now have 4 outfits and a hat hanging in the closet. I have another outfit from Brooke (my SIL) from USC, but I still have to get a dresser to store such a thing.
I also have a small registry on Amazon.com, for my bedding, which they only have a little bit of on BRU. I'm still debating Target. I really, really should do Target, because it's so much more widespread, but I think that would just be really simple stuff -- like bottles, toys and clothes. I will think on it. BRU is just not that widespread around WI. Of course, you can order online, but sometimes, that's just not that fun! :)
Also got some very cool baby stuff from Kristine and Josh for Christmas. A little picture frame, some scrapbooking stuff, etc. So, I bought the book I will use for a baby scrapbook. I bet you anything, I will have a baby scrapbook finished before my wedding one -- mostly because, after 3 years (for my paid for album) and 2 years (for paid for reprints), I still don't have the pictures! Can you believe that?!
Moral of the story there is always have a friend who is an amazing photographer do your wedding pictures. Because it will be a better deal, you will get the proofs on DVD and you won't have some idiot dumping pictures that you might want to keep. As we did. Plus, they were JUST learning to use digital photography on our wedding (which should have been some sort of discount), so a lot of the pictures were TERRIBLE!
Oops! Off on a little rant there.
But, at least it reminds me to go email them again about the stupid pictures. *roll eyes*
I can't wait to get more baby stuff. Actually, what I am really excited to get is my cloth diapers. Kristine found one of the ones that I want at Target in GB, so I actually got to look at them in person. I like them even more now. I can't decide if I want to get 24 of the one size diapers and just use them all the way through or get 12 of the AIO extra small size for when he's little and still has an umbellical cord waiting to fall off. I think it would be prudent to get the 24 one size and maybe 6 of the AIO, just in case. I could always sell them online if I didn't need them. We'll see what Jake sez. That's a lot of money in the short term, but not in the long term.
22 weeks now. I get kicked all the time. He stopped waking me up at 5am, which I was grateful for. I have an appointment in a couple of weeks. My controlling nature is starting to rear it's ugly head as I am feeling more and more dissatisfied with my doctor. Not that I don't like him, but he may be a little laid back for my high-maintenance personality. We'll see how the rest goes.
I did get the nursery painted. I won't post pics until I have the border up, because it looks a little silly the way it is right now. But, it's very very cool. I love it. I may try to tackle the border here shortly.
My Christmas present from Jakie was a rocking chair and ottoman from Target! We went around the city looking for a Target that had the one I wanted. We tried ours -- West Allis and then had to run out to West Milwaukee (like, right by Miller Park) to find it. We finally put it together today, as we had the Christmas tree in the way, which is now gone. It is very nice. I'm pretty excited.
We also went over to Babies R Us to register some more. I had started one online, and I wanted to add to it in person, because that's way more fun. And it was. We got a coupon for $5.00 off a $25.00 purchase, so when we were done, I bought a pillow to lay my tummy on when I'm sleeping and two really cute outfits. One is a pair of swim trucks and a t shirt and the other is a onesie with a bib that matches. We now have 4 outfits and a hat hanging in the closet. I have another outfit from Brooke (my SIL) from USC, but I still have to get a dresser to store such a thing.
I also have a small registry on Amazon.com, for my bedding, which they only have a little bit of on BRU. I'm still debating Target. I really, really should do Target, because it's so much more widespread, but I think that would just be really simple stuff -- like bottles, toys and clothes. I will think on it. BRU is just not that widespread around WI. Of course, you can order online, but sometimes, that's just not that fun! :)
Also got some very cool baby stuff from Kristine and Josh for Christmas. A little picture frame, some scrapbooking stuff, etc. So, I bought the book I will use for a baby scrapbook. I bet you anything, I will have a baby scrapbook finished before my wedding one -- mostly because, after 3 years (for my paid for album) and 2 years (for paid for reprints), I still don't have the pictures! Can you believe that?!
Moral of the story there is always have a friend who is an amazing photographer do your wedding pictures. Because it will be a better deal, you will get the proofs on DVD and you won't have some idiot dumping pictures that you might want to keep. As we did. Plus, they were JUST learning to use digital photography on our wedding (which should have been some sort of discount), so a lot of the pictures were TERRIBLE!
Oops! Off on a little rant there.
But, at least it reminds me to go email them again about the stupid pictures. *roll eyes*
I can't wait to get more baby stuff. Actually, what I am really excited to get is my cloth diapers. Kristine found one of the ones that I want at Target in GB, so I actually got to look at them in person. I like them even more now. I can't decide if I want to get 24 of the one size diapers and just use them all the way through or get 12 of the AIO extra small size for when he's little and still has an umbellical cord waiting to fall off. I think it would be prudent to get the 24 one size and maybe 6 of the AIO, just in case. I could always sell them online if I didn't need them. We'll see what Jake sez. That's a lot of money in the short term, but not in the long term.
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