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Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Happy Birthday!
Our lil' man is growing so fast! He is 2 months old today! I know I know you can say I told you so but I wouldn't have believed you until I saw it for myself! He is learning new things everyday! I love his smiles and giggles!
We are getting in a good routine and he has been sleeping through the night more and more often! I love it! If he doesn't sleep through the night he usually sleeps until 4 or so and that means I get a good 5-6 hours of un interrupted sleep!
He loves his nightly bath! We sing splish splash and he goes splish splash with his feet! He loves going in the "deep end" of his bath tub at the end of his bath! So far this has helped with his cradle cap and his hair is growing back! Sorry Grandpa he's not going to have your hairline forever!
We are definitely growing out of our newborn clothes and into out 0-3 month clothes now! It's getting fun to get undressed because he smiles when he's naked! He also likes to get dressed too! He wakes up smiling and goes to sleep smiling and smiles in his sleep! He is just one happy baby! I love him so much! This is really starting to get fun! I am going to make Mike put his exerciser together soon because at 3 months he can start using it! HOORAY! He's growing fast! We go for his 2 month check up on Monday which means shots! :( Poor little guy I am scared I am gonna cry! OUCH!
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Thursday, August 6, 2009
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Hi ho...hi ho...it's off to work I go!
It's been a long time! Now that we are back to some sense of normalcy I am sure I will be writing much more often!
If you didn't catch from the title I am back to work :(. Yesterday was my first day back and it went off with out a hitch! It was just like riding a bike. I was really anxious that things would be different or that I wouldn't remember things or that it would be hard to get back into the groove. Amazingly enough I sat down at my desk and my fingers did the walking! I didn't even flinch! So today is day number 2...
You may be wondering where the baby boy is while I am slaving away. He is with his Grandma Morse. He will stay with Grandma Mon, Tues, and Weds. and then will be at day care Thurs. and Fridays. But for this week I asked mom to take him the first 3 days.
Now for the important stuff...Michael Henry Lofstuen 6 weeks old
Who is commonly referred to as Mikey now, the babysitters husband calls him Big Hank and I still call him sweet baby...when he's acting the part that is!!
He is growing so fast! At his 1 month check up he was 9.5# and he is now 6 weeks! He has grown much more since then! He sure is a hungry guy and eats...and eats...and eats! Though he doesn't sleep...and sleep...and sleep like a little baby should! Now don't get me wrong he only wakes once at night to eat, that is until I went back to work! I think he was feeding off of my anxiety the first night he only woke up once, but he stayed up for 1 1/2 hours! And last night he woke 2 times, once at 1:45 then again at 4:30! We are working on a schedule...this is not easy for us! Mike and I are always so spontaneous and we have continued in our unruly ways but now that I am back to work and can't nap it's time we get this schedule down! So my awesome fun plans this weekend have been squished! I will survive because I get to cuddle my little Hanky Panky!
Well Milestones we have reached so far...
Found his hands (in the hospital!)
Found his tongue!
Started talking/singing when excited or board!
SMILES in response to the silly things we do!
Peed on Mom
Pooped on Dad (and all over him self!)
Projectile vomited on Mom and Himself
Holds his head up for 30 seconds or longer
Pushes him self up when on his tummy
Has some minor interest in toys until he sees something SHINY! :0)
LOVES his swing!
Becoming more independent
Applied for college...just kidding!
If you scroll down I have been uploading some pictures from my phone as often as I can!
Pray for us and our sleep! I want to want to have another one! haha!
Have a great weekend!
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Monday, August 3, 2009
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Wednesday, July 22, 2009
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Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
My Baby is here!!!!
Ok ok ok I know it's been a really loooong time since I blogged but hey...can you blame me? I have barely even had a second to check my facebook! :) My farm is barren!
Michael Henry Lofstuen
Wednesday June 24, 2009 2:18 am
6 lb 11.6 oz 20.5 inches long
He's so handsome! He is also very stubborned like both his mom and dad. So the story goes a lil something like this...
Tuesday June 23, 2009 we were scheduled to go in at 6 am to be induced into labor because of my up and down blood pressure and some raised proteins in my urine. They make you get up and call an hour before you are supposed to go in to make sure they have room for you so I did and they say oh wait until about 11 and call us again. So we were all amped up and we went out to breakfast! On the way back home the hospital called and said oh sorry but you are going to have to wait until tomorrow we are just to busy. So I hung up the phone and started crying very upset that Mike missed work and I was sooo ready to have the baby! About 30 seconds went by and my phone rang again..."How flexible are you?" Yep that's right they talked with my doctor who said "NO! She's having her baby today!" and asked me to be there at 1o! So we went and they induced me in the worst way possible. They inserted a balloon behind my cervix that was inflated with water and continuously pushed on my cervix (worse than a contraction because there is no break in between the pain) until I was dilated to 4, on top of that they gave me Petocin to start contractions. This was so painful it about brought me to my knees. This lasted until about 4 and I just was able to drift off to sleep to rest when the tornado sirens when off and they were rushing me out into the hallway away from the windows! That is where I remained for about an hour. By that point I had dilated to 4.5 and the balloon came out so I was having contractions (Ouch!) but feeling so much relief that I was happy! My parents came up to help with my coaching and to give Mikey a much needed break...that of course he didn't take! I walked up and down the halls trying to dilate farther but by 10 pm I had only gotten to 5. SO at that point they came in and pretty much told me that I was going to need a c - section if I didn't dialate any farther by 12am. So I got an epidural at that point so I could get some sleep. They woke us at 1 am, checked to see if I had dilated any farther, no, so they started prepping me for a c-section! This went really fast! It was really a strange sensation to be wheeled into another room, moved to a surgical table, see Mike come in and not recognize him because he was so covered up in gear, and hear my baby cry for the first time but not see him! Mike helped by watching and answering my questions like "Is it a boy?" Does he have hair?" 'Lots?" "Is it black?" Then he brought him over to me so I could get a quick peek before he took him out for the family to see and get weighed and measured. Next thing you know I am getting stitched up (weird feeling) and heading back to my room to hold my baby! He was so perfect! 10 fingers and 10 toes! 2 eyes, one nose, and 2 ears! By this time it was like 3 am and we were exhausted! By the time we got the first feeding outta they way and grandparents got to hold him it was 5 am and we were off to dream land! What a day! We spent the next 4 days in the hospital getting to know each other and me trying to figure out how to get around with this nice incision in my tummy! We have been home now for a while and our lil man is 2 weeks old today! If you scroll down there are lot's of pictures that I upload daily! :)
Michael Henry Lofstuen
Wednesday June 24, 2009 2:18 am
6 lb 11.6 oz 20.5 inches long
He's so handsome! He is also very stubborned like both his mom and dad. So the story goes a lil something like this...
Tuesday June 23, 2009 we were scheduled to go in at 6 am to be induced into labor because of my up and down blood pressure and some raised proteins in my urine. They make you get up and call an hour before you are supposed to go in to make sure they have room for you so I did and they say oh wait until about 11 and call us again. So we were all amped up and we went out to breakfast! On the way back home the hospital called and said oh sorry but you are going to have to wait until tomorrow we are just to busy. So I hung up the phone and started crying very upset that Mike missed work and I was sooo ready to have the baby! About 30 seconds went by and my phone rang again..."How flexible are you?" Yep that's right they talked with my doctor who said "NO! She's having her baby today!" and asked me to be there at 1o! So we went and they induced me in the worst way possible. They inserted a balloon behind my cervix that was inflated with water and continuously pushed on my cervix (worse than a contraction because there is no break in between the pain) until I was dilated to 4, on top of that they gave me Petocin to start contractions. This was so painful it about brought me to my knees. This lasted until about 4 and I just was able to drift off to sleep to rest when the tornado sirens when off and they were rushing me out into the hallway away from the windows! That is where I remained for about an hour. By that point I had dilated to 4.5 and the balloon came out so I was having contractions (Ouch!) but feeling so much relief that I was happy! My parents came up to help with my coaching and to give Mikey a much needed break...that of course he didn't take! I walked up and down the halls trying to dilate farther but by 10 pm I had only gotten to 5. SO at that point they came in and pretty much told me that I was going to need a c - section if I didn't dialate any farther by 12am. So I got an epidural at that point so I could get some sleep. They woke us at 1 am, checked to see if I had dilated any farther, no, so they started prepping me for a c-section! This went really fast! It was really a strange sensation to be wheeled into another room, moved to a surgical table, see Mike come in and not recognize him because he was so covered up in gear, and hear my baby cry for the first time but not see him! Mike helped by watching and answering my questions like "Is it a boy?" Does he have hair?" 'Lots?" "Is it black?" Then he brought him over to me so I could get a quick peek before he took him out for the family to see and get weighed and measured. Next thing you know I am getting stitched up (weird feeling) and heading back to my room to hold my baby! He was so perfect! 10 fingers and 10 toes! 2 eyes, one nose, and 2 ears! By this time it was like 3 am and we were exhausted! By the time we got the first feeding outta they way and grandparents got to hold him it was 5 am and we were off to dream land! What a day! We spent the next 4 days in the hospital getting to know each other and me trying to figure out how to get around with this nice incision in my tummy! We have been home now for a while and our lil man is 2 weeks old today! If you scroll down there are lot's of pictures that I upload daily! :)
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Monday, June 22, 2009
Tomorrow...tomorrow...
OK Really quick! I have not been a good blogger but I have been on bed rest! I have also not been a good bed rester! My blood pressure has been funny the last couple weeks so on Friday at my appointment Dr. Ortiz put me on a monitor in the office. After a short time he came in and checked to see if I was dilated...just a finger tip...and then was concerned about my blood pressure and proteins in my urine...slightly elevated. SO they sent me up to labor and delivery to get monitored there. I was there for about 2 1/2 hours and everything was good by the time I left. So he decided to have me go back on Sunday to be monitored and if I still hadn't had the baby he was going to induce me on Tuesday (6/23). Sundays monitoring went really well and so today I went in for a regular visit. He checked me again...still no change but my blood pressure was up again. So tomorrow morning we go in to be induced. I AM FREAKING OUT! I am not happy with the situation at all. I am scared about my blood pressure which has been causing headaches which have been making me miserable! I am not happy about NOT dilating because it is going to make this induction 10X worse on all of us! The good news is...I have been having contractions on and off ALL day so I am hoping that things are finally going to be changing to make this induction more "favorable". :) Please please pray for our whole family tomorrow! I want this baby more than anything but I want him to be healthy! So pray that my body starts the process on it's own and needs little help from the doctors! Pray for Mikey, he is so excited but I know it's got to be scary for him to see me in the hospital...and in pain! Pray for my mom because she's going to be with us every step of the way...that's alot of work for Grandma's ;). Pray for my Dad because he is going to attempt to go to work! Pray for Laura because she is my DOG woman! She will be alone in the house with 4 dogs! Lastly, pray for me. Pray that I can handle this well, it is my first challenge as a new Mommy! So I am hoping by this time tomorrow we will be the proud parents of our Lil Man! :) I will tell who I can, please...TELL EACH OTHER!
Love you All!
Love you All!
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
crazy storm that just missed us!
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3 days..3 DAYS!!!!!!
Your Pregnancy:
Week 39
As your official due date approaches, you're probably fixed on the calendar. But since less than 10 percent of women deliver on their actual due date, chances are baby is going to take you by surprise on a different day. Whenever the muffin arrives is the right time for him or her, so try not to get disappointed if your date comes and goes and the Mini hasn't made an appearance.Wondering what's up with your body, your baby and your life this week? Read on ...
What You're Thinking:
"Stick a fork in me. I'm done."
Your Body
Head for the hospital or birthing center if you think you're in labor (even if it turns out that you're not!) It's better to make a couple of test runs than to deliver your baby at the local truck stop. If you are in labor but it has just started, the hospital may send you back home, which can be a bit of a buzz kill. But trust us, you'd rather be comfortable in your own home than stuck in a hospital bed with only four TV channels for the next 12 hours waiting to dilate from 1 centimeter to 2.While there is nothing false about the pain that comes with false labor, it's a fake-out because it doesn't dilate the cervix like true labor does. And when you're trying to squeeze a grapefruit out of something the size of a cherry, it's an important distinction. Basically, false labor gives you all of the pain and none of the advancements. Nice, huh?One way to identify false labor is to start timing your contractions. True labor contractions come regularly and get progressively closer together (and they hurt more as they get closer). False labor contractions are about as regular as your bowels since you've been pregnant—not very—and they vary from one to another on the pain meter. False labor is more common in second or subsequent pregnancies than in first pregnancies.
Your Baby
One uncomfortable complaint of late pregnancy is frequent hiccups. No, not you, your baby. Because there is no air around your baby, when she practices breathing, it can cause amniotic fluid to get into her windpipe, resulting in those regularly spaced thumps that make you think you're carrying a jumping bean in your belly. Other news this week:The lanugo (an exotic word for soft, downy hair) that used to cover your baby's body has mostly disappeared, but you may find a bit leftover on the shoulders, forehead and neck. Don't freak and think you've given birth to a monkey: It'll fall out soon.The color of baby's skin is changing from a red-pink hue to a white or blue-pink color (even in babes with dark skin). These changes are due to the amount of fat your little pudger is putting on. The circumference of your baby's head and abdomen are about the same size now (though you may not be able to tell if your baby's born with the common cone-shaped head!).The placenta is lending your Mini antibodies that'll keep him strong and healthy after birth. That said, it's still a good idea to invest in that mega-size bottle of hand sanitizer.At this point your little critter is about 19 to 20 inches long and weights about 7 pounds. That's just around the size of a large rabbit. What's up Doc?
Your Life
After the first contraction hits (and you've regained your composure), there are probably some people you'd like to alert. For instance, those key people who will be with you in the delivery room. Have a plan for contacting your team (coach, partner, Mommy, videographer, Zen master?) once labor kicks in—whether it's by calling your husband and having him call everyone else or programming everyone's number into your cell phone under: "Help! I'm in labor!"Now that you technically have one more week, you may be feeling the pressure to lap up all this quiet time. So put your feet up, take a load off (and it is a load, let's be honest) and pop in your favorite DVD so you can think about something other than baby and when she'll show up.
From the mind of the Mommy-
A lot has happened since Friday! First of all Lil Man's nursery is COMPLETE! We spent a lot of time moving furniture this weekend and as soon as it was up stairs (11:30 pm Saturday night) I was filling the dresser drawers! I only stayed up until 3 am! Mike was such a trooper putting every little thing together including mounting the baby monitor and tiny picture of Jesus to watch over his crib!
When I went to the doctor on Friday they were slightly concerned with my blood pressure so I was to watch for signs like headache, blurred vision, etc. I had a headache pretty much all weekend so come Monday morning I broke down and I called the doctor. The had me come in and checked my blood pressure again, it was high, again. So they had me lay down, again and it went back to normal, again! So they kept me there for a while and decided to take some blood to check for Preeclampsia, did I say some blood, I mean A GALLON OF IT! Then I had to collect my urine for 24 hours to check for protein. Well I did it all and never heard a word since I dropped it off yesterday morning so I say no news is good news! The only problem is I still have a headache that I can't seem to shake. It will just become less intense at times so I can function. It's the times that it's kickin my butt and I am at work that is miserable. The swelling is getting a little worse day by day. My newest development is NO SLEEP. I think I got 2 1/2 hours total last night. I am so uncomfortable and if I do fall asleep my bladder wakes me up fast! So needless to say I have been trying things to get this baby to come with no luck so I am open for suggestions! I refuse to try cod liver oil...refuse!
Week 39
As your official due date approaches, you're probably fixed on the calendar. But since less than 10 percent of women deliver on their actual due date, chances are baby is going to take you by surprise on a different day. Whenever the muffin arrives is the right time for him or her, so try not to get disappointed if your date comes and goes and the Mini hasn't made an appearance.Wondering what's up with your body, your baby and your life this week? Read on ...
What You're Thinking:
"Stick a fork in me. I'm done."
Your Body
Head for the hospital or birthing center if you think you're in labor (even if it turns out that you're not!) It's better to make a couple of test runs than to deliver your baby at the local truck stop. If you are in labor but it has just started, the hospital may send you back home, which can be a bit of a buzz kill. But trust us, you'd rather be comfortable in your own home than stuck in a hospital bed with only four TV channels for the next 12 hours waiting to dilate from 1 centimeter to 2.While there is nothing false about the pain that comes with false labor, it's a fake-out because it doesn't dilate the cervix like true labor does. And when you're trying to squeeze a grapefruit out of something the size of a cherry, it's an important distinction. Basically, false labor gives you all of the pain and none of the advancements. Nice, huh?One way to identify false labor is to start timing your contractions. True labor contractions come regularly and get progressively closer together (and they hurt more as they get closer). False labor contractions are about as regular as your bowels since you've been pregnant—not very—and they vary from one to another on the pain meter. False labor is more common in second or subsequent pregnancies than in first pregnancies.
Your Baby
One uncomfortable complaint of late pregnancy is frequent hiccups. No, not you, your baby. Because there is no air around your baby, when she practices breathing, it can cause amniotic fluid to get into her windpipe, resulting in those regularly spaced thumps that make you think you're carrying a jumping bean in your belly. Other news this week:The lanugo (an exotic word for soft, downy hair) that used to cover your baby's body has mostly disappeared, but you may find a bit leftover on the shoulders, forehead and neck. Don't freak and think you've given birth to a monkey: It'll fall out soon.The color of baby's skin is changing from a red-pink hue to a white or blue-pink color (even in babes with dark skin). These changes are due to the amount of fat your little pudger is putting on. The circumference of your baby's head and abdomen are about the same size now (though you may not be able to tell if your baby's born with the common cone-shaped head!).The placenta is lending your Mini antibodies that'll keep him strong and healthy after birth. That said, it's still a good idea to invest in that mega-size bottle of hand sanitizer.At this point your little critter is about 19 to 20 inches long and weights about 7 pounds. That's just around the size of a large rabbit. What's up Doc?
Your Life
After the first contraction hits (and you've regained your composure), there are probably some people you'd like to alert. For instance, those key people who will be with you in the delivery room. Have a plan for contacting your team (coach, partner, Mommy, videographer, Zen master?) once labor kicks in—whether it's by calling your husband and having him call everyone else or programming everyone's number into your cell phone under: "Help! I'm in labor!"Now that you technically have one more week, you may be feeling the pressure to lap up all this quiet time. So put your feet up, take a load off (and it is a load, let's be honest) and pop in your favorite DVD so you can think about something other than baby and when she'll show up.
From the mind of the Mommy-
A lot has happened since Friday! First of all Lil Man's nursery is COMPLETE! We spent a lot of time moving furniture this weekend and as soon as it was up stairs (11:30 pm Saturday night) I was filling the dresser drawers! I only stayed up until 3 am! Mike was such a trooper putting every little thing together including mounting the baby monitor and tiny picture of Jesus to watch over his crib!
When I went to the doctor on Friday they were slightly concerned with my blood pressure so I was to watch for signs like headache, blurred vision, etc. I had a headache pretty much all weekend so come Monday morning I broke down and I called the doctor. The had me come in and checked my blood pressure again, it was high, again. So they had me lay down, again and it went back to normal, again! So they kept me there for a while and decided to take some blood to check for Preeclampsia, did I say some blood, I mean A GALLON OF IT! Then I had to collect my urine for 24 hours to check for protein. Well I did it all and never heard a word since I dropped it off yesterday morning so I say no news is good news! The only problem is I still have a headache that I can't seem to shake. It will just become less intense at times so I can function. It's the times that it's kickin my butt and I am at work that is miserable. The swelling is getting a little worse day by day. My newest development is NO SLEEP. I think I got 2 1/2 hours total last night. I am so uncomfortable and if I do fall asleep my bladder wakes me up fast! So needless to say I have been trying things to get this baby to come with no luck so I am open for suggestions! I refuse to try cod liver oil...refuse!
Friday, June 12, 2009
7.5 days...Went to the doctor and the doctor said...
Went to the doctor and the doctor said....NO MORE MONKEYS JUMPIN ON THE BED!
He really said...I am dilated to 1 but my cervix isn't "favorable". My blood pressure was 130/90 when I got there so the nurse had me lay on my left side for about 30 seconds and took it while i was laying down and it was 117/70 (much better) but the doctor was a still concerned. He said if my cervix would have been "favorable" he would have considered induction but "YAY" it wasn't! That is a real YAY! I would like to go naturally! So I go back in a week and we will see where we are from there....that is if Lil Man doesn't make the decision to come early and that would be ok with me! :) It sounds like we are going to be getting some furniture to our house today...FINALLY! I did have a good hour and 1/2 of nesting last night oh at about 8:30. I was making Mike rearrange furniture and baby furniture he was a trooper! I was trying to get some cleaning done! Finally Mike made me stop and go to bed (he was just so tired ha-ha) ! Well wish US luck...
He really said...I am dilated to 1 but my cervix isn't "favorable". My blood pressure was 130/90 when I got there so the nurse had me lay on my left side for about 30 seconds and took it while i was laying down and it was 117/70 (much better) but the doctor was a still concerned. He said if my cervix would have been "favorable" he would have considered induction but "YAY" it wasn't! That is a real YAY! I would like to go naturally! So I go back in a week and we will see where we are from there....that is if Lil Man doesn't make the decision to come early and that would be ok with me! :) It sounds like we are going to be getting some furniture to our house today...FINALLY! I did have a good hour and 1/2 of nesting last night oh at about 8:30. I was making Mike rearrange furniture and baby furniture he was a trooper! I was trying to get some cleaning done! Finally Mike made me stop and go to bed (he was just so tired ha-ha) ! Well wish US luck...
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
38 weeks...10 days to go!
Your Pregnancy:
Week 38
Two more weeks to go and your nesting instinct is in full throttle. You're busy washing and folding (and refolding) baby's clothes, marveling over how anyone could ever fit into such a teensy weensy T-shirt. If you haven't set up the crib, bassinet or wherever you plan for baby to sleep—now would be a good time. You don't want Dad frantically trying to figure out some incomprehensible instruction manual between contractions.Wondering what's up with your body, your baby and your life this week?
What You're Thinking:
"Please don't let my water break at an inopportune time like in the middle of a client meeting or during my pedicure or at a fancy restaurant ..."
Your Body
As your cervix begins to dilate, you may lose your mucus plug. (You may also toss your cookies when you read the words "mucus plug." Ew.) This thick, mucus-like wad seals the cervix and prevents infection during pregnancy. When the plug has done its work, it will bid your cervix goodbye and hurl itself into the toilet. Contrary to what people may say, losing the mucus plug isn't a definite predictor of the onset of labor. Once you've lost your mucus plug, be on the alert for regular, strong, painful contractions (not like this is something you'd sleep through, believe us) or other indications that you should call your doctor and get thee to a hospital.
Your Baby
Your baby's intestines have accumulated a considerable amount of meconium (the code name for black, tar-like baby poop), which is usually eliminated shortly after birth and gives you your first experience with the 100-wipe diaper change.
Here's what else is up: Your baby might just scratch herself in the womb as the fingernails have grown over the fingertips now. Resist painting them hot pink when she arrives.
Baby's lungs continue to mature and her brain and nerve function are working better every day. The latter two will continue to mature until Junior is a teenager, at which point she'll know it all (or at least she'll think she does).
Your baby weighs about 6½ pounds and is around 19 or 20 inches long—as long as a duffle bag (in case you needed an excuse to go shopping for a new bag for your labor gear).
Your Life
Seeing that you've been wearing the same pair of maternity jeans every day for the last month, you probably haven't had a ton of laundry to do. That's all going to change in the next few weeks. Who knew that such a tiny person could create such mountains of laundry in a mere 48 hours? There will be so much barf and poop to get out of baby's clothes, you'll think you've given birth to the Exorcist baby. Now's the time to stock up on laundry detergent designed with your baby's sensitive skin in mind. And don't forget the stain remover.Talk to a friend who has a baby to see what worked for her kid. Of course, every baby's skin is different, so what works for you might be something you figure out by trial and error. Check out brands like Dreft, All Free & Clear, Ivory Snow, Tide Free or Cheer Free if you're not sure where to start. Wash a week or two's worth of Mini's clothes now so they'll be ready to go. But don't go ripping off the tags and washing everything for the next year. There's a good chance you won't need it or it won't fit when the time comes to wear it. (Seriously, who buys a six-month snowsuit for a January-born baby?) Keep the tags on and you can return it to the store for a larger size, or re-gift it to another expectant mom.
From the Mind of the Mommy-
When you accidentally buy chocolate ice cream to make root beer floats never fear...it's tastes just like a frosty to me! :)
OK so were really on the countdown now. Everyone keeps asking me how I'm feeling and I kindly reply with a smile "Really good, no baby yet :)" but inside I am screaming "MY BACK HURTS! Will you rub it for me? I AM SICK of my swollen ankles and this late onset of Carpel Tunnel is miserable. My hands wont wake up and I can't make a fist with my left hand! I am scared that this is all going to happen and I am not going to know what I am feeling! I am scared my water will break at work...gross...or even worse in bed! I am scared I am going to go LATE or that they will have to induce me! I am afraid that new stresses will appear with baby. " Ok so next time be ready for a bunch of "oh poor me wah wah me" to come pouring outta my mouth when you ask me how I am feeling! :)
Ok good news! We are almost completely done with our "remodel" Mike got up all the light fixtures in our room including the ceiling fan on Friday and between him and Lil Michael they got the old carpet out and the floor cleaned up! Last night we went to our neighbors and got some trim that we need to paint and that is finished too! Our neighbor also has a line on some good carpet (for a GREAT price) he may be able to hook us up with also! I love new friends with connections! :) If no carpet we are going to stick with our wood plank (painted brown) floor at least for the summer but our goal is carpet by winter! :) We will survive! I would rather not settle for a less expensive carpet that we can afford now, I want to wait until we can get something we will like and that is cushy for our lil man to crawl around on! So once the trim us up we are movin up! I am excited!
Now anyone with a pick up truck or LARGE trailer that wants to lend us a HUGE hand we have some furniture that we need to get moved ASAP! First of all 2 dressers for the lil man (one for a changing table) and then we also have another dresser for us and a bed for my mom to sleep in while she takes care of us after the lil man comes(some of which is at my Grandma's)! My parents and sister also have some furniture that needs to be moved to their place from my grandma's house ASAP as well! CALLING ALL FRIENDS CALLING ALL FRIENDS! I NEED YOU! I am to pregnant and to close to having this baby to be afraid to ask any more...HELP!
Week 38
Two more weeks to go and your nesting instinct is in full throttle. You're busy washing and folding (and refolding) baby's clothes, marveling over how anyone could ever fit into such a teensy weensy T-shirt. If you haven't set up the crib, bassinet or wherever you plan for baby to sleep—now would be a good time. You don't want Dad frantically trying to figure out some incomprehensible instruction manual between contractions.Wondering what's up with your body, your baby and your life this week?
What You're Thinking:
"Please don't let my water break at an inopportune time like in the middle of a client meeting or during my pedicure or at a fancy restaurant ..."
Your Body
As your cervix begins to dilate, you may lose your mucus plug. (You may also toss your cookies when you read the words "mucus plug." Ew.) This thick, mucus-like wad seals the cervix and prevents infection during pregnancy. When the plug has done its work, it will bid your cervix goodbye and hurl itself into the toilet. Contrary to what people may say, losing the mucus plug isn't a definite predictor of the onset of labor. Once you've lost your mucus plug, be on the alert for regular, strong, painful contractions (not like this is something you'd sleep through, believe us) or other indications that you should call your doctor and get thee to a hospital.
Your Baby
Your baby's intestines have accumulated a considerable amount of meconium (the code name for black, tar-like baby poop), which is usually eliminated shortly after birth and gives you your first experience with the 100-wipe diaper change.
Here's what else is up: Your baby might just scratch herself in the womb as the fingernails have grown over the fingertips now. Resist painting them hot pink when she arrives.
Baby's lungs continue to mature and her brain and nerve function are working better every day. The latter two will continue to mature until Junior is a teenager, at which point she'll know it all (or at least she'll think she does).
Your baby weighs about 6½ pounds and is around 19 or 20 inches long—as long as a duffle bag (in case you needed an excuse to go shopping for a new bag for your labor gear).
Your Life
Seeing that you've been wearing the same pair of maternity jeans every day for the last month, you probably haven't had a ton of laundry to do. That's all going to change in the next few weeks. Who knew that such a tiny person could create such mountains of laundry in a mere 48 hours? There will be so much barf and poop to get out of baby's clothes, you'll think you've given birth to the Exorcist baby. Now's the time to stock up on laundry detergent designed with your baby's sensitive skin in mind. And don't forget the stain remover.Talk to a friend who has a baby to see what worked for her kid. Of course, every baby's skin is different, so what works for you might be something you figure out by trial and error. Check out brands like Dreft, All Free & Clear, Ivory Snow, Tide Free or Cheer Free if you're not sure where to start. Wash a week or two's worth of Mini's clothes now so they'll be ready to go. But don't go ripping off the tags and washing everything for the next year. There's a good chance you won't need it or it won't fit when the time comes to wear it. (Seriously, who buys a six-month snowsuit for a January-born baby?) Keep the tags on and you can return it to the store for a larger size, or re-gift it to another expectant mom.
From the Mind of the Mommy-
When you accidentally buy chocolate ice cream to make root beer floats never fear...it's tastes just like a frosty to me! :)
OK so were really on the countdown now. Everyone keeps asking me how I'm feeling and I kindly reply with a smile "Really good, no baby yet :)" but inside I am screaming "MY BACK HURTS! Will you rub it for me? I AM SICK of my swollen ankles and this late onset of Carpel Tunnel is miserable. My hands wont wake up and I can't make a fist with my left hand! I am scared that this is all going to happen and I am not going to know what I am feeling! I am scared my water will break at work...gross...or even worse in bed! I am scared I am going to go LATE or that they will have to induce me! I am afraid that new stresses will appear with baby. " Ok so next time be ready for a bunch of "oh poor me wah wah me" to come pouring outta my mouth when you ask me how I am feeling! :)
Ok good news! We are almost completely done with our "remodel" Mike got up all the light fixtures in our room including the ceiling fan on Friday and between him and Lil Michael they got the old carpet out and the floor cleaned up! Last night we went to our neighbors and got some trim that we need to paint and that is finished too! Our neighbor also has a line on some good carpet (for a GREAT price) he may be able to hook us up with also! I love new friends with connections! :) If no carpet we are going to stick with our wood plank (painted brown) floor at least for the summer but our goal is carpet by winter! :) We will survive! I would rather not settle for a less expensive carpet that we can afford now, I want to wait until we can get something we will like and that is cushy for our lil man to crawl around on! So once the trim us up we are movin up! I am excited!
Now anyone with a pick up truck or LARGE trailer that wants to lend us a HUGE hand we have some furniture that we need to get moved ASAP! First of all 2 dressers for the lil man (one for a changing table) and then we also have another dresser for us and a bed for my mom to sleep in while she takes care of us after the lil man comes(some of which is at my Grandma's)! My parents and sister also have some furniture that needs to be moved to their place from my grandma's house ASAP as well! CALLING ALL FRIENDS CALLING ALL FRIENDS! I NEED YOU! I am to pregnant and to close to having this baby to be afraid to ask any more...HELP!
Saturday, June 6, 2009
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Thursday, June 4, 2009
37...closing in on 38 weeks!
Mike and I at exactly 37 weeks!Dad's new Harley in the background!
Me at 37 weeks, Mom's Harley in the back ground!
Me at 37 weeks, Mom's Harley in the back ground!Your Pregnancy:
Week 37
Your baby is officially baked this week! That means you could literally give birth at any given moment. A terrifying, exciting and overwhelming concept, all rolled into one. Your partner is undoubtedly having the same emotional roller-coaster ride, so be sure to share your feelings and enjoy these last weeks (days?! hours?!) together. Wondering what's up with your body, your baby and your life this week? Read on ...
What You're Thinking:
"I can't eat, I can't sleep, but I can do a great imitation of a beached whale. Seriously, are we almost done with this?"
Your Body
You made it! Your baby is considered full term at the end of this week. So kick your swollen feet up and swig back a glass of lemonade. All that hard work has finally paid off!At your checkup this week, your doctor or midwife may do an internal exam to see how things are progressing. We're not gonna lie to you, an "internal" can hurt like hooey. But hey, it ain't labor! While she's in there, your practitioner will check three things: dilation (how open your cervix is), ripeness (how soft your cervix is) and effacement (how thin your cervix is). For baby to come on out, the cervix must be open to 10 centimeters, as soft as the skin on the inside of your mouth and 100 percent effaced.
Your Baby
Huge news this week: You're carrying a full-term baby! If you were to go into labor today, all systems would be a go. Woohoo! Even though you can't wait for the little bambino to quite literally rear his head, keep in mind that your bun benefits from every day in the oven.
Other ticker-tape-worthy developments: Baby's growth slows down dramatically this week, which is great news for your birth canal. His bones are still soft and pliable and will solidify after he's born. More great news for your birth canal. So if he's all cooked and ready to go, what the heck is he still doing in there?! He's busy practicing for "life on the outside," working on his breathing, sucking, sleeping, gazing and peeing abilities. The only thing he can't practice yet is his ability to scream at the top of his lungs when he's hungry—but he'll do plenty of that in a few weeks.
At this point babies vary in size, but the average length is between 19 and 20 inches and most babies weigh approximately 6 pounds. About the size of an average largemouth bass caught in Minnesota by your cousin Sara.
Your Life
If you can't stop Windexing everything in sight or you have a sudden desire to rearrange your linen closet again, then you're officially nesting. Nesting is the phenomena where exhausted and very pregnant women suddenly find the energy and the drive to clean like their life depends on it.Though many women think "nesting" is a wives' tale, it's actually not the stuff of urban legend, and many women get the powerful urge to ready their home for the impending arrival in the final weeks of pregnancy. (Kind of makes you wish nature had the forethought to send that urge to your partner every now and then, doesn't it?) Now's a good time to make sure your nursery is clean and ready for baby to spit and poop all over it. Spend some of that extra nesting energy stocking up on baby needs like diapers and wipes. You really don't need to be polishing the silver right now.Even if you're feeling super-energetic, make sure to get enough rest. You'll need your strength for labor and beyond.
From the mind of the Mommy-
Ok my pregnancy has been text book so far...I had my check up last week and we were not dilated but every thing else "looked" good! My OB is officially on vacation starting Saturday until the 16th so were crossing our legs! Ok I am crossing my legs! Other news...baby is head down! No breech baby here! Now lets hope he's face down...we do not want a naughty back labor baby! Lets also hope he plans on staying in until Dr. Ortiz gets back!
What I don't like is that he has very little room to move. It was so fun for a long time watching and feeling him do somersaults! Mike was having fun playing little games with him, he would poke him and then get poked back! Mostly I know this kid is still here because he gets the hiccups about 3 times a day! That can get annoying! It is a constant reminder that he is ok.
We had some major development in baby's room this weekend! He has texture! He has a blue ceiling! He has green walls! He even has a ceiling fan! Now...lets get his furniture in there! Scratch that...lets get his furniture to Readlyn at least! Our room also has texture and paint and lights! It still needs another coat of paint and new carpet so were trying to track down a CHEAP remnant! :) And fast! haha! We also have this crazy blue/teal bathroom that I am not sure about! The rest of my house is falling apart and is a huge mess! So I am for sure NOT nesting as is cleaning...I am however nesting as in: His diaper bag is already packed and ready to go! I went to a neighbors special Carrie preview garage sale and got him another laundry basket full of clothes and shoes! Mikes pool table has new felt, I like to call it Walmart and target bags full of baby gear motif!
I am constantly looking at his car seat and pack and play wondering when they wont be empty anymore. I cleaned out my car from top to bottom last night and we are ready to install the car seat. Mike was willing to do it at 10:00 last night when I felt it needed to be done but I decided to let him go to bed instead. :) I'm a nice wife sometimes! Plus I figured if I asked him after a nice dinner there may be less cussing involved when it wouldn't go in right :).
Ya know so if anyone wants to show up with a dust buster and get under my couches you are welcome anytime! :) haha! Now if others could only figure out what the heck I am supposed to do about clutter! This house doesn't really have closets to shove stuff in...but right now I wish it did!
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