I hate to do this to everyone but I am going to work on moving my blog back to blogger. Wordpress is just not doing it for me, unfortunately. I feel restricted in the design of the blog, which I have never really been happy with since my move here and it's not something I want to pay for. Hopefully everything will move over smoothly and I hope that everyone will follow! I will keep things updated about the move and hopefully it will be final soon. My midwife blog will continue to be supported by wordpress.
~Sarah
Friday, February 1, 2013
Logan at 4 weeks old![/caption]
Currently...24 weeks!
This week has been SO much better than last. It all started on Tuesday when I was having a serious hormone and stress-induced meltdown in my office. I was so completely overwhelmed by the three classes I was taking that I was certain I had to change my work schedule to make it work. Then came the voice of reason from my sweet husband who encouraged me to just drop one of the classes. I had not considered that option and the moment I clicked "web drop" I felt a weight lift from my shoulders and everything has been so much better this week. Not to mention I have been drinking coffee in the am which totally helps my mood and keeps the headaches away.
Logan IS CURRENTLY....
WISHING he could possess control of every single light bulb and lamp in existence specifically in our house. He has incredible hand-eye coordination and can twist off the top of a lamp, remove the shade, and twist out the light bulb. Then he take the bulb to another lamp that already has a bulb, removes it and replaces it with the bulb from the first lamp. We have really cracked down on him NOT doing this as it's just not safe. And he hates that.
MISSING his little cousin River who lived with us. He's only a few months older and of the three children, R is the one he talks about the most. Breaks my heart.
WORRYING about our DVD player pausing/skipping his Curious George shows all.the.time. He wants to take the thing apart and fix it, or for us to do it for him.
I AM CURRENTLY....
LOVING ice packs. God-send for this low back/tailbone pain. I try to ice every night after work for like, an hour.
WISHING that my body loved pregnancy as much as I do. Seriously, I feel like I'm already in the third tri. Everything feels so heavy and the aches in my back are making me waddle already.
CRAVING milk shakes! I have to make them at home with lactose free ice cream and almond milk, which has turned out awesome! But I do miss the only thing good that McDonalds offers and that is their vanilla milk shakes. Mmmm
MISSING my energy level. It's below zero right now.
WORRYING kinda sorta about the little baby bean. He/she is measuring a solid 2 weeks behind right now which could mean a number of things, including genetics, wrong dates or worse, IUGR or SGA. We will have another ultrasound at 28wks to check things out but for now, everything is okay.
how far along? 24wks, measuring 22wks.
total weight gain: 19.5 pounds
maternity clothes? yes.
sleep: not too bad this week. Lots of crazy dreams.
best moment this week: Logan feeling the baby move.
movement: Oh yes!
sex: team green!
labor signs: none
belly button in or out? getting flatter.
food cravings: vodka pasta sauce, ramen noodles
what i miss: The warmer weather. I just want to play outside with my son!
what i am looking forward to: Logan's birthday next week!
weekly wisdom: Every pregnancy, even for the same person, is different.
total weight gain: 19.5 pounds
maternity clothes? yes.
sleep: not too bad this week. Lots of crazy dreams.
best moment this week: Logan feeling the baby move.
movement: Oh yes!
sex: team green!
labor signs: none
belly button in or out? getting flatter.
food cravings: vodka pasta sauce, ramen noodles
what i miss: The warmer weather. I just want to play outside with my son!
what i am looking forward to: Logan's birthday next week!
weekly wisdom: Every pregnancy, even for the same person, is different.
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Round 2
I'm laying in bed, peeking out our big picture window with one eye here and the other on Logan as he plays outside in his water table. Yes, you read that right. It is warm enough for the little to be outside doing his most favorite thing in the world. Whenever it gets up to 45 or 50* sometime in the middle of the winter, it always feels like a heat wave and everyone is outside enjoying it. I, on the other hand, am fighting off a cold all while my brain has been on absolute overload this last week.
I started my online classes this week and by Thursday, I told B I had never been more exhausted in my life. I'm sure that is not true, but I could not wait for my head to hit the pillow and the thought of having to work one more day was so disappointing. The classes are great so far, but it is a huge learning experience doing everything online. I had to deal with some technical issues, we had to update a PC laptop we don't use often because the Mac is not compatible with some of the programs I have to use. Then I spent almost 3 hours importing all of my assignments tests, discussions and activities into my iPad calendar. All 158 of them. WOAH. 158 things to do, study for and write in the next 15 weeks, all before this babe arrives and all while my body keeps growing. Round 2 is on, and with the love and support of B, I will make it through! I am aiming for all As again, of course, but I will also not beat myself up if something happens. I have to be realistic and maintain some form of sanity (said NO nursing student ever!).
I'm 23 weeks pregnant now and all is well so far. Baby moves around all the time. I love how active he or she is. It is by far the best and most rewarding thing about pregnancy (other than the healthy baby in the end). I learned that I can no longer eat ground beef. After two meals last week and horrible tummy pains immediately after, baby is taking notes from big brother and letting me know how yucky ground beef is. I am sad I cannot enjoy B's burgers anymore! They are simply the best.
I'm going to go ahead and make the assumption that my cousin still does not read my blog. Even if she does, I don't care. Last month she up and left, leaving everything behind and breaking the hearts of all her family members in the process. We have no idea why, but last week B and I had to go over to her house where her landlords had cleaned almost everything out. We had some things of our own and were given some of her things in the process. I cannot even describe how emotional this was. I am still so mad at her. She won't talk to anyone. So on top of a mentally and physically exhausting week, I was an emotional mess on Wednesday night.
Last night Logan had his first really bad fall outside. He was walking the dogs with B when Tulo tripped him up and he took a face plant into the sidewalk. His bump is a lot better today, but the scrape on his face is worse. We are both fighting colds, but he would have to be dying before he was sick enough to stop playing outside.
I'm hoping this week is better as I better understand how each class works and that work is slow. I have my glucose test tomorrow morning. I passed last time so I'm certain I will pass this time. Have a great week!
I started my online classes this week and by Thursday, I told B I had never been more exhausted in my life. I'm sure that is not true, but I could not wait for my head to hit the pillow and the thought of having to work one more day was so disappointing. The classes are great so far, but it is a huge learning experience doing everything online. I had to deal with some technical issues, we had to update a PC laptop we don't use often because the Mac is not compatible with some of the programs I have to use. Then I spent almost 3 hours importing all of my assignments tests, discussions and activities into my iPad calendar. All 158 of them. WOAH. 158 things to do, study for and write in the next 15 weeks, all before this babe arrives and all while my body keeps growing. Round 2 is on, and with the love and support of B, I will make it through! I am aiming for all As again, of course, but I will also not beat myself up if something happens. I have to be realistic and maintain some form of sanity (said NO nursing student ever!).
I'm 23 weeks pregnant now and all is well so far. Baby moves around all the time. I love how active he or she is. It is by far the best and most rewarding thing about pregnancy (other than the healthy baby in the end). I learned that I can no longer eat ground beef. After two meals last week and horrible tummy pains immediately after, baby is taking notes from big brother and letting me know how yucky ground beef is. I am sad I cannot enjoy B's burgers anymore! They are simply the best.
I'm going to go ahead and make the assumption that my cousin still does not read my blog. Even if she does, I don't care. Last month she up and left, leaving everything behind and breaking the hearts of all her family members in the process. We have no idea why, but last week B and I had to go over to her house where her landlords had cleaned almost everything out. We had some things of our own and were given some of her things in the process. I cannot even describe how emotional this was. I am still so mad at her. She won't talk to anyone. So on top of a mentally and physically exhausting week, I was an emotional mess on Wednesday night.
Last night Logan had his first really bad fall outside. He was walking the dogs with B when Tulo tripped him up and he took a face plant into the sidewalk. His bump is a lot better today, but the scrape on his face is worse. We are both fighting colds, but he would have to be dying before he was sick enough to stop playing outside.
I'm hoping this week is better as I better understand how each class works and that work is slow. I have my glucose test tomorrow morning. I passed last time so I'm certain I will pass this time. Have a great week!
Friday, January 18, 2013
accessories
If you know me, you know I am not big on accessories. I wear simple earrings and rarely a matching necklace since my work badge overshadows it. I paint my nails once in a blue moon and walk around with chipped paint until it all comes off naturally. I wear one ring, my wedding ring, and my purse never matches anything I wear. In fact, my socks are loud and make a statement better than anything else I wear.
In pregnancy, I am even less motivated to accessorize. I'm all about making things simple and in pregnancy, that is intensified by 1000. For example, I take my showers in the evening so I can sleep in an extra 10 minutes. Last night I scrunched up my hair and spun it into a loose bun so that I'd have some awesome waves today. I didn't do ANYTHING to my hair when I woke up, not even a bobby pin.
My sense of simplicity sometimes overshadows the things that I really do need and honestly, when do I even consider what I need anymore?? **tangent: I did a personality workshop on Wednesday and of course this is my weakness in not taking care of myself**. All this to say, it took me 22weeks and a 2nd pregnancy to realize that I needed a few accessories that are only (mostly) for pregnancy.
I carry my babies low. I have a long torso and the baby likes to sit right on my sacrum. This causes horrible low back and tailbone pain. For some reason, I don't remember it being this bad the first time and maybe it wasn't. So I did some research and bought a maternity support belt. Today is day 1 and I'm not thrilled to wear it. It's cumbersome, but gives a ton of support. No difference in the pains yet, but I know that with time that will go away (um...like...delivery!).
I also bought a exercise ball for work. That alone has been making the biggest difference in comfort. Lastly, I bought some new ice packs. These are my new accessories. I'm making them work all in the name of comfort. I'm always making accessories work in the name of comfort. ;)
In pregnancy, I am even less motivated to accessorize. I'm all about making things simple and in pregnancy, that is intensified by 1000. For example, I take my showers in the evening so I can sleep in an extra 10 minutes. Last night I scrunched up my hair and spun it into a loose bun so that I'd have some awesome waves today. I didn't do ANYTHING to my hair when I woke up, not even a bobby pin.
My sense of simplicity sometimes overshadows the things that I really do need and honestly, when do I even consider what I need anymore?? **tangent: I did a personality workshop on Wednesday and of course this is my weakness in not taking care of myself**. All this to say, it took me 22weeks and a 2nd pregnancy to realize that I needed a few accessories that are only (mostly) for pregnancy.
I carry my babies low. I have a long torso and the baby likes to sit right on my sacrum. This causes horrible low back and tailbone pain. For some reason, I don't remember it being this bad the first time and maybe it wasn't. So I did some research and bought a maternity support belt. Today is day 1 and I'm not thrilled to wear it. It's cumbersome, but gives a ton of support. No difference in the pains yet, but I know that with time that will go away (um...like...delivery!).
I also bought a exercise ball for work. That alone has been making the biggest difference in comfort. Lastly, I bought some new ice packs. These are my new accessories. I'm making them work all in the name of comfort. I'm always making accessories work in the name of comfort. ;)
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Bedsharing
Dear Logan,
In less than a month you are going to turn three years old and I'm just in awe of you. I'm in awe of what a sweet, smart, determined little boy you have turned into in just three short years. My life has never been richer and more exciting and I thank you from the deepest part of my heart for your love and presence.
Lately, we have been sharing our bed with you. With your little baby brother or sister swimming around in my belly, I've been laying down a lot more. Daddy fixed up a nice TV and put it in our room. Almost every night, we cuddle up and watch one of your favorite shows which is either Charlotte's Web (the "pig" movie) or Curious George. Sometimes I will watch a movie while you play your Elmo game on my iPad. And on REALLY lazy and special nights, we lay a towel down over the bed and enjoy dinner together. In our bed. All three of us. I must say, this has been the cherry for most of my evenings.
Over the last few weeks, you have decided that your pull up is no longer necessary at night. You purse your lips at us and say you don't want to wear a pull up and we have been very proud of you for making this decision on your own. But even more, we are proud that you are making it through the night without an accident. Last night, your little body woke you up, you went potty and then came and climbed into bed with me. I didn't look at the clock. You didn't say a word. We just snuggled in close and fell back to sleep. I thought it had been much later in the morning than it actually was, because you slept with us most of the night. I was sandwiched between you and your daddy. Sometimes you would push my arm off your tummy so you could roll over onto your belly and take up 3/4 of my pillow. But that was okay. It was perfect, actually.
I cherish moments like this. I don't care about the habit it might be forming. I just want to keep you the way you are for as long as I can. And before we know it, you're going to have a new sibling who will take away my undivided attention from you. That thought alone makes my heart break a little, but I know that I could never love you less. In fact, I will love you more the moment you meet him or her.
Logan, thank you for making me a mama. You're incredible.
Love,
Mama
In less than a month you are going to turn three years old and I'm just in awe of you. I'm in awe of what a sweet, smart, determined little boy you have turned into in just three short years. My life has never been richer and more exciting and I thank you from the deepest part of my heart for your love and presence.
Lately, we have been sharing our bed with you. With your little baby brother or sister swimming around in my belly, I've been laying down a lot more. Daddy fixed up a nice TV and put it in our room. Almost every night, we cuddle up and watch one of your favorite shows which is either Charlotte's Web (the "pig" movie) or Curious George. Sometimes I will watch a movie while you play your Elmo game on my iPad. And on REALLY lazy and special nights, we lay a towel down over the bed and enjoy dinner together. In our bed. All three of us. I must say, this has been the cherry for most of my evenings.
Over the last few weeks, you have decided that your pull up is no longer necessary at night. You purse your lips at us and say you don't want to wear a pull up and we have been very proud of you for making this decision on your own. But even more, we are proud that you are making it through the night without an accident. Last night, your little body woke you up, you went potty and then came and climbed into bed with me. I didn't look at the clock. You didn't say a word. We just snuggled in close and fell back to sleep. I thought it had been much later in the morning than it actually was, because you slept with us most of the night. I was sandwiched between you and your daddy. Sometimes you would push my arm off your tummy so you could roll over onto your belly and take up 3/4 of my pillow. But that was okay. It was perfect, actually.
I cherish moments like this. I don't care about the habit it might be forming. I just want to keep you the way you are for as long as I can. And before we know it, you're going to have a new sibling who will take away my undivided attention from you. That thought alone makes my heart break a little, but I know that I could never love you less. In fact, I will love you more the moment you meet him or her.
Logan, thank you for making me a mama. You're incredible.
Love,
Mama
Monday, January 14, 2013
Bump day, on a Monday
I didn't post last week. Work was insanely busy and my brain felt like fried mush every night. This morning, I had a follow-up ultrasound to check out baby's heart, brain and face. Here is a lil photo:
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Baby Bean 21.5wks[/caption]
The scan was great. Baby was so much bigger and moving around a lot more, which made a huge difference in how decent the shots were of what they needed. Still Team Green and going strong! I'm not going to lie: waiting is hard! But we have less than 20 weeks to wait now so I can manage.
Because I need prompting, here are the 'deets for the week:
how far along? 21.5, measuring at 20.1wks
total weight gain: 14 pounds
maternity clothes? yes.
sleep: Getting worse. I toss and turn a lot more and baby is so active that it keeps me awake.
best moment this week: Baby doing yoga all.day.long yesterday. Non-stop movement!
movement: See above.
sex: team green!
labor signs: none
belly button in or out? getting flatter.
food cravings: vodka pasta sauce, ramen noodles
what i miss: Going a day without a head ache/migraine
what i am looking forward to: Continuing to have a healthy pregnancy.
weekly wisdom: It's okay to watch TV all weekend.
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Baby Bean 21.5wks[/caption]The scan was great. Baby was so much bigger and moving around a lot more, which made a huge difference in how decent the shots were of what they needed. Still Team Green and going strong! I'm not going to lie: waiting is hard! But we have less than 20 weeks to wait now so I can manage.
Because I need prompting, here are the 'deets for the week:
how far along? 21.5, measuring at 20.1wks
total weight gain: 14 pounds
maternity clothes? yes.
sleep: Getting worse. I toss and turn a lot more and baby is so active that it keeps me awake.
best moment this week: Baby doing yoga all.day.long yesterday. Non-stop movement!
movement: See above.
sex: team green!
labor signs: none
belly button in or out? getting flatter.
food cravings: vodka pasta sauce, ramen noodles
what i miss: Going a day without a head ache/migraine
what i am looking forward to: Continuing to have a healthy pregnancy.
weekly wisdom: It's okay to watch TV all weekend.
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