In just a few days we will only have four weeks left till our little guy gets here. It's nerve racking not knowing when to expect it to happen. Will he get here a week early or will he be a week late? It's exciting and scary all at the same time.
It's also time we start thinking about packing and getting ready for the hospital. I don't want to seem to anxious but we should be prepared, just in case. But what to bring? I've read a lot of the baby sites so I have an idea of what we should bring. But I would like the real mom's to tell me what they used in the hospital and things that they brought that they really didn't need. Any tips would be helpful so anyone that reads this blog that has had a baby let's hear your suggestions. And if you haven't had a baby what do you think I'll need? Any tips would be helpful because at this point I still feel clueless.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Only 4 weeks to go
In just a few days we will only have four weeks left till our little guy gets here. It's nerve racking not knowing when to expect it to happen. Will he get here a week early or will he be a week late? It's exciting and scary all at the same time.
It's also time we start thinking about packing and getting ready for the hospital. I don't want to seem to anxious but we should be prepared, just in case. But what to bring? I've read a lot of the baby sites so I have an idea of what we should bring. But I would like the real mom's to tell me what they used in the hospital and things that they brought that they really didn't need. Any tips would be helpful so anyone that reads this blog that has had a baby let's hear your suggestions. And if you haven't had a baby what do you think I'll need? Any tips would be helpful because at this point I still feel clueless.
It's also time we start thinking about packing and getting ready for the hospital. I don't want to seem to anxious but we should be prepared, just in case. But what to bring? I've read a lot of the baby sites so I have an idea of what we should bring. But I would like the real mom's to tell me what they used in the hospital and things that they brought that they really didn't need. Any tips would be helpful so anyone that reads this blog that has had a baby let's hear your suggestions. And if you haven't had a baby what do you think I'll need? Any tips would be helpful because at this point I still feel clueless.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
34 Weeks
Wow already 34 weeks along. The time seems like it has flown by. But I'll admit the past few weeks are dragging by. I know the closer I get to the due date the longer the weeks are going to seem, especially when I stop working.
I'm actually nervous not to work. I've been working since I graduated high school sometimes two or three jobs at a time. So it's going to be crazy not working at all.
Just for fun here is a list of places I've worked (in order from when I graduated from High School, and like I said some I worked at while working other places.)
Fred Myers
Shopko
Weber State Dental Hygiene Program
Sears
Oshman's
Sold Magazines Door to door (started in Minnesota ended in New York)
Dial-a-America (magazine sales by phone)
Target
Home Depot
Convergy's
Standard Examiner (delivered newspapers)
Lake Park Apartments
Tempest Reporting
Target (again)
This weekend I think I felt my first Braxton Hick's contraction. It was early in the morning, when I just couldn't find a comfortable spot to sleep. I was lying on my side and all the sudden I felt like I had a menstrual cramp. I tried to roll over to see if it was just the way I was lying but moving hurt too much. My stomach was hard so I figured it was probably Braxton Hicks. It didn't last long and I haven't had another one. Kind of exciting and kind of scary. We still have 6 weeks to go, so lots to do.
Also starting last Thursday I've been having a pain in my left calf. I talked to the on-call doctor on Saturday and he didn't seem concerned. There is no swelling in that leg so he doesn't think it's a blood clot. It's just really uncomfortable. I have a hard time walking through a grocery store without limping now. Just another fun part of being pregnant I guess.
** update ** I called my doctor again yesterday and since the pain was still there and getting to be more consistent then just when I walk; they ordered an ultrasound. I went to the hospital and had the ultrasound done. No blood clot so that makes me feel a lot better. I guess it's just a pain I'll have to endure until after the baby is here.
I'm actually nervous not to work. I've been working since I graduated high school sometimes two or three jobs at a time. So it's going to be crazy not working at all.
Just for fun here is a list of places I've worked (in order from when I graduated from High School, and like I said some I worked at while working other places.)
Fred Myers
Shopko
Weber State Dental Hygiene Program
Sears
Oshman's
Sold Magazines Door to door (started in Minnesota ended in New York)
Dial-a-America (magazine sales by phone)
Target
Home Depot
Convergy's
Standard Examiner (delivered newspapers)
Lake Park Apartments
Tempest Reporting
Target (again)
This weekend I think I felt my first Braxton Hick's contraction. It was early in the morning, when I just couldn't find a comfortable spot to sleep. I was lying on my side and all the sudden I felt like I had a menstrual cramp. I tried to roll over to see if it was just the way I was lying but moving hurt too much. My stomach was hard so I figured it was probably Braxton Hicks. It didn't last long and I haven't had another one. Kind of exciting and kind of scary. We still have 6 weeks to go, so lots to do.
Also starting last Thursday I've been having a pain in my left calf. I talked to the on-call doctor on Saturday and he didn't seem concerned. There is no swelling in that leg so he doesn't think it's a blood clot. It's just really uncomfortable. I have a hard time walking through a grocery store without limping now. Just another fun part of being pregnant I guess.
** update ** I called my doctor again yesterday and since the pain was still there and getting to be more consistent then just when I walk; they ordered an ultrasound. I went to the hospital and had the ultrasound done. No blood clot so that makes me feel a lot better. I guess it's just a pain I'll have to endure until after the baby is here.
34 Weeks
Wow already 34 weeks along. The time seems like it has flown by. But I'll admit the past few weeks are dragging by. I know the closer I get to the due date the longer the weeks are going to seem, especially when I stop working.
I'm actually nervous not to work. I've been working since I graduated high school sometimes two or three jobs at a time. So it's going to be crazy not working at all.
Just for fun here is a list of places I've worked (in order from when I graduated from High School, and like I said some I worked at while working other places.)
Fred Myers
Shopko
Weber State Dental Hygiene Program
Sears
Oshman's
Sold Magazines Door to door (started in Minnesota ended in New York)
Dial-a-America (magazine sales by phone)
Target
Home Depot
Convergy's
Standard Examiner (delivered newspapers)
Lake Park Apartments
Tempest Reporting
Target (again)
This weekend I think I felt my first Braxton Hick's contraction. It was early in the morning, when I just couldn't find a comfortable spot to sleep. I was lying on my side and all the sudden I felt like I had a menstrual cramp. I tried to roll over to see if it was just the way I was lying but moving hurt too much. My stomach was hard so I figured it was probably Braxton Hicks. It didn't last long and I haven't had another one. Kind of exciting and kind of scary. We still have 6 weeks to go, so lots to do.
Also starting last Thursday I've been having a pain in my left calf. I talked to the on-call doctor on Saturday and he didn't seem concerned. There is no swelling in that leg so he doesn't think it's a blood clot. It's just really uncomfortable. I have a hard time walking through a grocery store without limping now. Just another fun part of being pregnant I guess.
** update ** I called my doctor again yesterday and since the pain was still there and getting to be more consistent then just when I walk; they ordered an ultrasound. I went to the hospital and had the ultrasound done. No blood clot so that makes me feel a lot better. I guess it's just a pain I'll have to endure until after the baby is here.
I'm actually nervous not to work. I've been working since I graduated high school sometimes two or three jobs at a time. So it's going to be crazy not working at all.
Just for fun here is a list of places I've worked (in order from when I graduated from High School, and like I said some I worked at while working other places.)
Fred Myers
Shopko
Weber State Dental Hygiene Program
Sears
Oshman's
Sold Magazines Door to door (started in Minnesota ended in New York)
Dial-a-America (magazine sales by phone)
Target
Home Depot
Convergy's
Standard Examiner (delivered newspapers)
Lake Park Apartments
Tempest Reporting
Target (again)
This weekend I think I felt my first Braxton Hick's contraction. It was early in the morning, when I just couldn't find a comfortable spot to sleep. I was lying on my side and all the sudden I felt like I had a menstrual cramp. I tried to roll over to see if it was just the way I was lying but moving hurt too much. My stomach was hard so I figured it was probably Braxton Hicks. It didn't last long and I haven't had another one. Kind of exciting and kind of scary. We still have 6 weeks to go, so lots to do.
Also starting last Thursday I've been having a pain in my left calf. I talked to the on-call doctor on Saturday and he didn't seem concerned. There is no swelling in that leg so he doesn't think it's a blood clot. It's just really uncomfortable. I have a hard time walking through a grocery store without limping now. Just another fun part of being pregnant I guess.
** update ** I called my doctor again yesterday and since the pain was still there and getting to be more consistent then just when I walk; they ordered an ultrasound. I went to the hospital and had the ultrasound done. No blood clot so that makes me feel a lot better. I guess it's just a pain I'll have to endure until after the baby is here.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Updates
It's been a while since my last post and I'm definitely lacking on taking picture of my growing belly. I always seem to find an excuse not to take my own picture.
- My feet are swelling and the mornings are the hardest on them. My doctor isn't too concerned so I'm trying not to be. I do try to keep them up as much as possible which is hard with my job sitting at a desk.
- My back hurts a lot and I just can't sit still for very long. But I'm okay with that, it keeps me off the couch so I have to be moving around.
- Yesterday I started organizing and moving the scrapbook/computer room again. Well Bob moved I just directed. If I rearrange then I find things to throw away so this is definitely a good thing. Next I need to get the baby room organized. It's such a mess right now.
- Everything else is pretty good. I can't believe that in two months we are going to be parents! It's so hard to imagine.
- I've been having dreams about babies lately. It's so funny. Sometimes in the dreams I'm having babies for other people or just taking care of someone elses kid. I don't think I've quite grasped that once we bring this little guy home, he's here to stay! LOL.
I think that's it. Not much is really going on. I start my 2 week appointments with the doctor tomorrow. Soon we'll be to the weekly appointments! I did find out that my doctor will be going out of town July 7th-12th (our due date) so he'll be checking my cervix the week or two before to see if we might be able to start early. Otherwise we'll just have to wait and see and if he's out of town we'll have to have the on call doctor deliver the baby (yikes!). Or worse case scenario if we still haven't had the baby by the 12th then he'll be back from vacation. I'm not sure how I feel about going over -- but I guess it's possible.
Updates
It's been a while since my last post and I'm definitely lacking on taking picture of my growing belly. I always seem to find an excuse not to take my own picture.
- My feet are swelling and the mornings are the hardest on them. My doctor isn't too concerned so I'm trying not to be. I do try to keep them up as much as possible which is hard with my job sitting at a desk.
- My back hurts a lot and I just can't sit still for very long. But I'm okay with that, it keeps me off the couch so I have to be moving around.
- Yesterday I started organizing and moving the scrapbook/computer room again. Well Bob moved I just directed. If I rearrange then I find things to throw away so this is definitely a good thing. Next I need to get the baby room organized. It's such a mess right now.
- Everything else is pretty good. I can't believe that in two months we are going to be parents! It's so hard to imagine.
- I've been having dreams about babies lately. It's so funny. Sometimes in the dreams I'm having babies for other people or just taking care of someone elses kid. I don't think I've quite grasped that once we bring this little guy home, he's here to stay! LOL.
I think that's it. Not much is really going on. I start my 2 week appointments with the doctor tomorrow. Soon we'll be to the weekly appointments! I did find out that my doctor will be going out of town July 7th-12th (our due date) so he'll be checking my cervix the week or two before to see if we might be able to start early. Otherwise we'll just have to wait and see and if he's out of town we'll have to have the on call doctor deliver the baby (yikes!). Or worse case scenario if we still haven't had the baby by the 12th then he'll be back from vacation. I'm not sure how I feel about going over -- but I guess it's possible.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Baby Shower #1
Friday I had my first of 4 showers. This shower was given to me by 6 awesome friends! Thanks to Jenae, Marie, Anjela, Crystal, Aninna and Mandi!
A special thanks to Mandi for coming all the ways from Georgia to be at my shower!
And just for the record I hope that nobody thinks I'm greedy for having four showers, it just seems like having all the people I wanted to invite and people who wanted to be invited would be a little overwhelming for the hostess, for me and for themselves.
So to make it easier and more intimate I'm having the following showers:
1 - Neighborhood/Friends shower
2 - Work shower
3 - Family, people I grew up with and more friends shower
4 - Bob's Mom's Neighborhood friends shower (most of who I probably wont know -- so I think this will be a shower after the baby is born.)
At this particular shower we got hooked up! I want to thank everyone (thank you cards will be coming soon) for being there to support Bob and I in this new adventure! I had so much fun at the shower and I hope that everyone else did too. I am also so happy that a few of my friends from my College/Convergy/Roommate days were there! I loved seeing them again and I hope that we can keep in better touch.
I have pictures of all the loot that we received and as soon as I get pictures from people who were at the party I will post those. I brought my camera but was so busy talking I totally forgot to get it out of my purse. Next time I'll hand my camera so someone at the beginning and just let them have at it. When I post pictures from the shower I'll also have a list of the games that we played.
The Necessities
The Clothes
The Fun Stuff
The Blankets
The Diapers
A special thanks to Mandi for coming all the ways from Georgia to be at my shower!
And just for the record I hope that nobody thinks I'm greedy for having four showers, it just seems like having all the people I wanted to invite and people who wanted to be invited would be a little overwhelming for the hostess, for me and for themselves.
So to make it easier and more intimate I'm having the following showers:
1 - Neighborhood/Friends shower
2 - Work shower
3 - Family, people I grew up with and more friends shower
4 - Bob's Mom's Neighborhood friends shower (most of who I probably wont know -- so I think this will be a shower after the baby is born.)
At this particular shower we got hooked up! I want to thank everyone (thank you cards will be coming soon) for being there to support Bob and I in this new adventure! I had so much fun at the shower and I hope that everyone else did too. I am also so happy that a few of my friends from my College/Convergy/Roommate days were there! I loved seeing them again and I hope that we can keep in better touch.
I have pictures of all the loot that we received and as soon as I get pictures from people who were at the party I will post those. I brought my camera but was so busy talking I totally forgot to get it out of my purse. Next time I'll hand my camera so someone at the beginning and just let them have at it. When I post pictures from the shower I'll also have a list of the games that we played.
The Necessities
The Clothes
The Fun Stuff
The Blankets
The Diapers
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