Thoughts on any of the following? I am generally not a big theme person for nurseries but a couple of these caught my eye. Crib will either be dark wood or white.
Beach Cottage cutesy for a girl.
Caitlyn without canopy of course. tone down a lot
Early Bird
Julia Jeremy said he likes purple on the dark crib.
Sally Seahorse maybe a bit over the top but I like the colors.
Posy I like the simplicity
Airplanes Jeremy isnt sold but for an airplane theme, I like that it isnt too kitchy.
Brady Another plane theme.
Pinwheel I adore these colors.
Town and Country I love the black and white toile.
Waverly again the black and white toile
Friday, March 14, 2008
Thursday, March 13, 2008
odd news day
Can we talk about this story for a minute? Really??? 2 years on the toilet. OMG! I can't even fathom why that sounds like a good idea. The fact that she grew around the seat tells me that she never bathed, never cleaned the toilet, never brushed her teeth, etc. ::shudders:: And yeah for the boyfriend that brought her food and water. How kind of him.... so NOT where I want to eat. I would want this wackado out of my house stat.
If Jeremy refused to get up after, oh, I dont know, maybe an hour, I would be concerned. At no point would 2 years be acceptable to me. Seriously, 20 minutes would make me bonkers let alone that my legs would go numb. I dont even know that a cushy, padded seat would improve the situation...
Anyway, I cannot even believe this happened. If I disappear into the bathroom for 2 years, someone please send me mental help.
If Jeremy refused to get up after, oh, I dont know, maybe an hour, I would be concerned. At no point would 2 years be acceptable to me. Seriously, 20 minutes would make me bonkers let alone that my legs would go numb. I dont even know that a cushy, padded seat would improve the situation...
Anyway, I cannot even believe this happened. If I disappear into the bathroom for 2 years, someone please send me mental help.
Monday, March 10, 2008
poor birdy
Last Friday I played hookie from work. No reason to be there so the whole staff went home. Good times... Anyway, I get home and its pouring rain and starting to lighting and thunder. I have Cha-cha on my shoulder in the bathroom getting ready to clean her nose (yes, its very exciting and she hates it) when a thunder clap spooks her. She jumps off my shoulder and hits the tile. I notice her flight feather is crooked and then I see the bleeding. Great, she has broken a blood feather. As she flaps, blood goes everywhere.
I get her calmed down and get quick-stop packed in there to stop the bleeding. Then I call Jeremy, all upset, to get him to call the e-vet to see what to do. I had him do it b/c our phone books haven't been delivered yet and we haven't had her to the vet here. We find a the only place that sees avian patients and they say the feather has to come out. Well, I cant hold her down and yank a feather with a pair of pliers. So, off to the vet we go. Luckily, she rides pretty well in the car as long as she is on my shoulder. She hates her travel cage. blah blah blah, we get there and it turns out she busted 3 feathers! SO glad I was home when it happened. She was really good for the vet but less than pleased to be there. We spent the rest of the day with me napping and her on the pillow beside me. Poor baby!
Thumper is moving around more. She got pretty feisty Saturday night and I thought Jeremy might be able to feel it but no such luck. I'm reading the Bradley book and a breastfeeding book so my brain is in overload. I need to understand more how to use the Bradley techniques for water labor and birth though. They focus on laying down in a certain position which is not possible in water. However, the water does allow for no pressure so maybe its a wash.
I get her calmed down and get quick-stop packed in there to stop the bleeding. Then I call Jeremy, all upset, to get him to call the e-vet to see what to do. I had him do it b/c our phone books haven't been delivered yet and we haven't had her to the vet here. We find a the only place that sees avian patients and they say the feather has to come out. Well, I cant hold her down and yank a feather with a pair of pliers. So, off to the vet we go. Luckily, she rides pretty well in the car as long as she is on my shoulder. She hates her travel cage. blah blah blah, we get there and it turns out she busted 3 feathers! SO glad I was home when it happened. She was really good for the vet but less than pleased to be there. We spent the rest of the day with me napping and her on the pillow beside me. Poor baby!
Thumper is moving around more. She got pretty feisty Saturday night and I thought Jeremy might be able to feel it but no such luck. I'm reading the Bradley book and a breastfeeding book so my brain is in overload. I need to understand more how to use the Bradley techniques for water labor and birth though. They focus on laying down in a certain position which is not possible in water. However, the water does allow for no pressure so maybe its a wash.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
17 weeks and growing
Last weekend I got tired of my hair being frumpy and lifeless. So, I cut it! 6-7" in fact. I like the new look. Its so much easier and having the color cut out makes a difference in the root look. It is far less offensive now :-) Jeremy was a little shocked that I went so short but he likes it. Bonus!
I think the back is a bit crooked but I will go back and ask her to fix it.I am feeling the baby moving more now. The little taps are so funny to me. I know they will increase in strength so I am enjoying the light movement for as long as I can. Here is the 17 week belly shot.
Sunday was the first baby-day of many to come. We looked at cribs and strollers then went and got some books to start reading to the belly. I think we found the stroller we want. Its the Peg Perego Pliko P3. It has been recommended by other folks with taller husbands, it is much lighter than others we looked at and folds up a little more compactly. It is a little more expensive but I think this will be a splurge we are glad we made. Cribs were a bit harder. I/we want one with a drop side and they are not so easy to find. The less expensive ones have exposed tracks and some were very sharp plastic. No good! The nicer ones can be quite pricey. I just think it will be worth it to have an easier time of getting a sleeping baby down once the mattress is lowered. We found one lowered and I couldnt reach it without being on my toes and even then it was hard to reach all the way in. The looking continues.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
March 27th!!!
1 month from tomorrow we should know what we are having. Seems like forever from now but I know it will fly. Jeremy's mom has asked to come. I am fine with it but I guess that means I have to invite mine too.... For those that know my mom, you know my hesitation.
My check up went very well today. I'm measuring a little ahead. Week to week and a half which is fine. Heart rate was in the low 150s. Took a while to find though b/c the baby was moving around so much. It kept kicking the Doppler. So funny. Thump! Looks like Thumper may be a fitting name after all. The midwife said, Holy cow is this kid moving in there!. Good times to come haha I'm starting to feel quivers in there. I showed her where I feel it and she said thats the baby! so exciting. I cant wait for them to be more convincing though.
I declined the triple screen test. With such a high false positive rate and knowing the fetal scan will pick up 98% of abnormalities, it seems like unnecessary worry. She said that the ultrasound wont be any different if the test is positive or negative. They look for the same things regardless. I just know me and the less things I can worry about, the better. I am very proud of myself and how I have been going with the flow. I haven't flipped about the spotting I still get or even about passing out. I think feeling so good has made not worrying a bit easier.
We have decided to go with the birth education class taught by the birth assistant at the center. After talking more with my favored midwife, Hope, I am confident that we will be fine with the shorter and less structured class. She did speak very highly of Cee but I think we will both be happier with a 6 week class than the 12week. Plus, I like knowing that I will be comfortable with the birth assistant who will likely be at my birth. It just adds another level of comfort. She is also a lactation consultant so it will be nice to have her from start to finish.
Fruitful Vine's new office is great. They still have a little more work to do but it is in such better shape then their old place. Bigger rooms, 2 birth suites with their own tubs/bathrooms, larger family area etc. It is a little further from home and the hospital but I am confident that I wont need a transfer so all is well.
My check up went very well today. I'm measuring a little ahead. Week to week and a half which is fine. Heart rate was in the low 150s. Took a while to find though b/c the baby was moving around so much. It kept kicking the Doppler. So funny. Thump! Looks like Thumper may be a fitting name after all. The midwife said, Holy cow is this kid moving in there!. Good times to come haha I'm starting to feel quivers in there. I showed her where I feel it and she said thats the baby! so exciting. I cant wait for them to be more convincing though.
I declined the triple screen test. With such a high false positive rate and knowing the fetal scan will pick up 98% of abnormalities, it seems like unnecessary worry. She said that the ultrasound wont be any different if the test is positive or negative. They look for the same things regardless. I just know me and the less things I can worry about, the better. I am very proud of myself and how I have been going with the flow. I haven't flipped about the spotting I still get or even about passing out. I think feeling so good has made not worrying a bit easier.
We have decided to go with the birth education class taught by the birth assistant at the center. After talking more with my favored midwife, Hope, I am confident that we will be fine with the shorter and less structured class. She did speak very highly of Cee but I think we will both be happier with a 6 week class than the 12week. Plus, I like knowing that I will be comfortable with the birth assistant who will likely be at my birth. It just adds another level of comfort. She is also a lactation consultant so it will be nice to have her from start to finish.
Fruitful Vine's new office is great. They still have a little more work to do but it is in such better shape then their old place. Bigger rooms, 2 birth suites with their own tubs/bathrooms, larger family area etc. It is a little further from home and the hospital but I am confident that I wont need a transfer so all is well.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
House
Here are pics of the front and back of the house. I have to take some of the inside with paint and furniture in. But, at least it gives you an idea.15 weeks
Here is my 15 week belly. I can't even believe it. I have started to feel "her" when I lay on my belly now. Its like I have a sack of flour under me or something. Its odd... Overall, I feel really good. The arm funk has cleared up and I am up 3 pounds total. I have stayed pretty steady until this week.
I can't wait to feel the baby moving. It should happen within the next couple of weeks. I schedule my big ultrasound at my next appt (27th) and we are SO excited.
Alyssa and Brian are coming this weekend to go to Highland Games. Looking forward to seeing them. I told Kira about the baby last night on the phone and she got so excited. It was great.
Not much else is happening. Work is staying afloat which is all I can ask for now. I have my days where I worry but it won't get me anywhere so I keep showing up. I can't complain though, I'm blogging on the clock...
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