25 weeks
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Friday, January 30, 2009
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Finishing up 26 weeks, and the 2nd trimester!
Hello! I have not updated in a while, mainly because there's not a ton to report. We have had an appointment since my last blog, but it wasn't very eventful. We waited almost an hour for a 10 minute appt. She measured my belly, weighed me, blood pressure, and we listened to her heartbeat. Pleasant, but nothing new. I have gained a total of 12 pounds (well, at that point), which she said is great! And, my belly was measuring right on target as well. She said the heartbeat sounded perfect and my blood pressure was great. All in all, good visit! We hadn't met Chris yet, our new midwife, and she was very nice. Hopefully, we will have her for delivery, but it's so hit and miss. If our insurance allows it, my next child will be born in a birth center or at home, with the same midwife throughout the entire pregnancy!
Work is still going well, I am enjoying my nanny job. It is very nice to be able to work from home and Marlee and very cute and sweet! Every week she grows, changes and does new things! (she's 3 1/2 months developmentally) It makes me even more excited for our baby to be born!
My wonderful friends Jennifer and Elaine have started planning my baby shower, which I am very excited about! We are registered at Babies R Us and had a very fun time doing that! Nelson can't believe all the things there are for babies! I am also very excited, because my brother and sister-in-law will be there that weekend!! They are coming home on their mid-term leave from Afshanistan, I'm so excited to see them! They should be home in July for good. Oh, and my niece will be there too! I can't believe she'll already be 10 months old!
Let's see, I have some frequently asked questions about my pregnancy to answer: (1) I feel fine!! (I'm kinda sick of everyone asking how I'm feeling, even though I do the same thing when I see my pregnant friends!) Truthfully, right now I am feeling great. Everyone says the 2nd trimester is pleasant and I agree! My appetite is good, no sickness, fairly energized and well! If I didn't have a bump growing bigger by the week and something kicking in my womb, I could forget I'm pregnant at all! (2) Yes, I'm going to breastfeed. The fact that some people are asking this, proves how little some people know me. I plan to breastfeed exclusively for the first 6 months, add baby food (which I'm already learning how to make myself and plan to continue to do so) until one year and then only nurse at night and maybe first thing in the morning until age 2. If you really want to know all of my reasoning, I'll be glad to let you know. (3) We are planning to use cloth diapers. We already have several, which we purchased at a reduced rate on ebay. (used, but in almost-new condition) I'm very determined to do this and am really tired of the people who keep saying, "Oh, you'll only do that for the first baby..." and "Oh, you can do that, since you're a stay-at-home-mom." Niether are true. If you are determined, you'll make it work! (4) Yes, we know her name and NO, we're not telling it until she is born. However, her middle name is not definite. I have answered this a million times, but people keep asking.
Work is still going well, I am enjoying my nanny job. It is very nice to be able to work from home and Marlee and very cute and sweet! Every week she grows, changes and does new things! (she's 3 1/2 months developmentally) It makes me even more excited for our baby to be born!
My wonderful friends Jennifer and Elaine have started planning my baby shower, which I am very excited about! We are registered at Babies R Us and had a very fun time doing that! Nelson can't believe all the things there are for babies! I am also very excited, because my brother and sister-in-law will be there that weekend!! They are coming home on their mid-term leave from Afshanistan, I'm so excited to see them! They should be home in July for good. Oh, and my niece will be there too! I can't believe she'll already be 10 months old!
Let's see, I have some frequently asked questions about my pregnancy to answer: (1) I feel fine!! (I'm kinda sick of everyone asking how I'm feeling, even though I do the same thing when I see my pregnant friends!) Truthfully, right now I am feeling great. Everyone says the 2nd trimester is pleasant and I agree! My appetite is good, no sickness, fairly energized and well! If I didn't have a bump growing bigger by the week and something kicking in my womb, I could forget I'm pregnant at all! (2) Yes, I'm going to breastfeed. The fact that some people are asking this, proves how little some people know me. I plan to breastfeed exclusively for the first 6 months, add baby food (which I'm already learning how to make myself and plan to continue to do so) until one year and then only nurse at night and maybe first thing in the morning until age 2. If you really want to know all of my reasoning, I'll be glad to let you know. (3) We are planning to use cloth diapers. We already have several, which we purchased at a reduced rate on ebay. (used, but in almost-new condition) I'm very determined to do this and am really tired of the people who keep saying, "Oh, you'll only do that for the first baby..." and "Oh, you can do that, since you're a stay-at-home-mom." Niether are true. If you are determined, you'll make it work! (4) Yes, we know her name and NO, we're not telling it until she is born. However, her middle name is not definite. I have answered this a million times, but people keep asking.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
23 weeks or 5 months completed
Holy cow, this pregnancy is moving along! We have another midwife appt tomorrow, although I don't think too much is going to happen. After finding out she's a girl and all the ultrasound pics from the last visit, this will probably be pretty basic. However, we are seeing a different mid-wife, so that we can get to know the different options. Sigh....I am VERY greatful to have medical insurance (especially after having to pay out of pocket last year!!), but I wish we would be able to choose one midwife for the entire pregnancy and be guaranteed to have her deliever our baby. I know, I know, that's just how it's done at many hospitals now, but.....you other women understand!
I have started my new job working from home as a nanny for little Marlee. It's going really well! I just wish we had a second car, because her parents are leaving their car with me during the day and I feel bad that they have to do that. Oh well. I don't really use it, I have it just incase, which won't be necessary. (we hope) I am also still working as the youth group leader at our church. I love both jobs and I can't ever remember being able to say that about a job I've had in the past, so I'm very happy! I'm so thankful that we have found a way for me to be at home with our baby when she gets here, yet still be able to earn some sort of income for our family. People comment that "it must be so nice for us" to have found a way for me to stay at home, but I don't think it's that hard to do, especially when I hear what people are paying for childcare!!! Usually only of the household incomes completely pays for that! Crazy. I guess if you really like your job.....maybe I will go crazy once I'm home all the time with our baby, but I cannot IMAGINE having to leave her to go to work. I couldn't do it.
To answer many people's questions, yes, we have picked her name and no, we're not telling it until she's born. Our hint is this: I was given the same initials as my mother's married name and we are continuing tradition.
I have started my new job working from home as a nanny for little Marlee. It's going really well! I just wish we had a second car, because her parents are leaving their car with me during the day and I feel bad that they have to do that. Oh well. I don't really use it, I have it just incase, which won't be necessary. (we hope) I am also still working as the youth group leader at our church. I love both jobs and I can't ever remember being able to say that about a job I've had in the past, so I'm very happy! I'm so thankful that we have found a way for me to be at home with our baby when she gets here, yet still be able to earn some sort of income for our family. People comment that "it must be so nice for us" to have found a way for me to stay at home, but I don't think it's that hard to do, especially when I hear what people are paying for childcare!!! Usually only of the household incomes completely pays for that! Crazy. I guess if you really like your job.....maybe I will go crazy once I'm home all the time with our baby, but I cannot IMAGINE having to leave her to go to work. I couldn't do it.
To answer many people's questions, yes, we have picked her name and no, we're not telling it until she's born. Our hint is this: I was given the same initials as my mother's married name and we are continuing tradition.
Friday, January 2, 2009
22 Weeks/New Year!
Well, it is officially the year that we become parents, amazing!! That means that our daughter will graduate in 2027, holy smokes!!! (assuming she graduates on time, I suppose!)
The last few weeks have been busy with holiday, a growing belly, catching up with family and friends, house-sitting, and SNOW!! My goodness, where did this come from?? I though we left the winter weather in Indiana! I knew it was bad when my husband, while driving, said, "I miss Indiana!!" (I never thought I'd hear that from him!) For the record, he only said it because Oregon is absolutely HORRIBLE about clearing snow from the roads and Indiana was fantastic. Oh well, we didn't have to drive in it too much.
Let's see.....we spent the last week and a half house-sitting for Klay and Jess (I am going to be their nanny and are friends of ours) while they spent Christmas on the east coast. It was nice to stay in a house to ourselves, but we were kinda stranded for a few days, due to the weather. Not much of a problem, since it was during winter break. We spent Christmas Eve and day at my parents' house. We got to see Nelson's family a few days later than expected, but pretty soon after Christmas. It was very quiet this year. No Colin or family, which was hard, but we talked to him and he is safe and well. We received some nice presents, including a crib from my parents! Very exciting!! We got other baby things as well. Nelson's wonderful wife gave him Guitar Hero World Tour, not realizing that she (meaning me!) would have to play too. I didn't know this game was addicting!! It's so pathetic, but it's fun!
Pregnancy-wise, everything is going great! My appetite is still going full swing and it's no longer a bump, it's turning into a belly! Nelson gets a big kick of it, and giggles about it a lot. My belly-button is getting shallower and shallower, which he also thinks is hilarious. A stranger officially commented on my pregnancy, so I must be looking the part! I feel great, sometimes get tired out easily, but for the most part, awesome! It's nice to be able to enjoy food again. And she moves A LOT. It is no longer just flutters and bubbles either. She gets some good kicks in! And when she turns over/around or something, I can sure feel that!
I start working again on Monday, 3 days per week, as a nanny. This is just perfect, I'm really excited! I am still the youth group leader at church, which is also a good, small job that I really enjoy. All in all, I could not be happier with the way 2009 is starting out!
The last few weeks have been busy with holiday, a growing belly, catching up with family and friends, house-sitting, and SNOW!! My goodness, where did this come from?? I though we left the winter weather in Indiana! I knew it was bad when my husband, while driving, said, "I miss Indiana!!" (I never thought I'd hear that from him!) For the record, he only said it because Oregon is absolutely HORRIBLE about clearing snow from the roads and Indiana was fantastic. Oh well, we didn't have to drive in it too much.
Let's see.....we spent the last week and a half house-sitting for Klay and Jess (I am going to be their nanny and are friends of ours) while they spent Christmas on the east coast. It was nice to stay in a house to ourselves, but we were kinda stranded for a few days, due to the weather. Not much of a problem, since it was during winter break. We spent Christmas Eve and day at my parents' house. We got to see Nelson's family a few days later than expected, but pretty soon after Christmas. It was very quiet this year. No Colin or family, which was hard, but we talked to him and he is safe and well. We received some nice presents, including a crib from my parents! Very exciting!! We got other baby things as well. Nelson's wonderful wife gave him Guitar Hero World Tour, not realizing that she (meaning me!) would have to play too. I didn't know this game was addicting!! It's so pathetic, but it's fun!
Pregnancy-wise, everything is going great! My appetite is still going full swing and it's no longer a bump, it's turning into a belly! Nelson gets a big kick of it, and giggles about it a lot. My belly-button is getting shallower and shallower, which he also thinks is hilarious. A stranger officially commented on my pregnancy, so I must be looking the part! I feel great, sometimes get tired out easily, but for the most part, awesome! It's nice to be able to enjoy food again. And she moves A LOT. It is no longer just flutters and bubbles either. She gets some good kicks in! And when she turns over/around or something, I can sure feel that!
I start working again on Monday, 3 days per week, as a nanny. This is just perfect, I'm really excited! I am still the youth group leader at church, which is also a good, small job that I really enjoy. All in all, I could not be happier with the way 2009 is starting out!
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