Hello my friends! Well, here we are on a Tuesday. Saw my doctor yesterday and so far all is well. She assures me that baby is going to be LARGE, but that everything looks good. We're already scheduled for a c-section on April 22nd and everything is completely normal. Blood pressure is good, fluid levels are good, no swelling, nothing else exciting going on. My doc thinks that I'll probably going into labor on my own.....yeah, that'll happen! I laughed with (at) her and reminded her that my body doesn't know how to do that.
But, whenever Baby Boy is ready to arrive we are ready for him. The carpets have been cleaned, the baby clothes washed and put away. I have diapers and wipes and formula and pacifiers. The cradle is set up and ready and last night I packed my hospital bag. Today I requested my leave of abscence packet from HR. The only thing I have left on my to do list is to take the van to SuperSonic and have it cleaned out and shampooed.
After my insane episode of "nesting" this weekend I am feeling much calmer and more ready. The funny part is I'm at that stage where it's hard to imagine that soon there will be this whole new person. I was in the scrapbooking room yesterday looking at the boys' books from when they were born, it I had the hardest time imagining that part with this baby! Right now, that's the unreal part for me; the being in the hospital holding a tiny (okay, small) newborn, counting fingers and toes, watching him sleep, deciding who he looks like.....
But, that's just about all that's left at this stage! It'll be here sooner than I think and today, I'm okay with that. That's not to say I won't be panicking tomorrow, but for today, all is well!
Have a lovely day, my friends :D
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Blogging on a Saturday night
Hello my friends. Here we are on a Saturday night. After a very, VERY long day of "nesting" activities, Shane and I are rewarding ourselves by laying in our most comfy spots (He's stretched out on the couch, I'm kicked back in the recliner with my feet up) and watching the Jazz play Phoenix. We recorded the game (I hate commercials) so we just watch, fast forward when necessary, rewind, or pause as needed.
We worked so hard today! Okay, so Shane worked harder than me, but we got a lot done and still have a lot to do tomorrow. I don't remember being this CONSUMED with nesting with my last two pregnancies. I don't know if that's because both times I knew we were moving soon after, or if it's because I have my own house now.
I woke up about 8am this morning, and being so efficient last night, already had my grocery list made out. After breakfast I went to the store while my sweet man stayed home, fed the boys and scrubbed the kitchen. Once we got groceries put away it was time to start on bedrooms. I was going to go crazy with clorox wipes and furniture polish, scrubbing down the cradle, baby's dresser and the furniture in my room and Shane was going to "help" the boys clean out the toys, shoes and other junk in the bottom of their closet. Got done with that and, I admit, I needed a little nappy. So we took a break and had lunch and I slept for a bit while Shane watched some NCAA games. After break time, we got back to work downstairs in the office/scrapbook room.
Now, most of you know how much I love to scrapbook and I have a room all set up downstairs for this purpose. It's been a while since I've done any "serious" scrapbooking and I've been mostly sick and uncomfortable for the last 8 months, so I haven't really used the office in awhile. Now, my plan (har, har) is that I should be able to start doing some scrappin' when I am no longer pregnant and uncomfortable, but I went down to the office the other day to put some new scrapbook stuff away and I could NOT believe the mess! Now, I partly blame myself, because I had essentially abandoned the place and really, the only person who uses the office is Kaitlyn. Shane goes down for a bit every day to check email and pay bills, but Kati is in there a lot doing homework and using the computer; and evidently, all my scrapper supplies for whatever! Things had gotten way out of control and so today, Shane and I went down to clean it out.
At this point, we're about halfway done; there was just so much to go through, and because of all this "nesting" I wanted to shampoo the carpet in there and we needed to go through the filing cabinets and there was just no way to finish it all today. We have to finish that tomorrow and then get the upstairs ready for carpet cleaners to come on Monday morning. After this weekend, some big things on my "before baby comes" list will be done. Next weekend we've got to get all the other baby gear out of the storage shed to be scrubbed down and put away. So fun and exciting! I suppose it's a good thing I've still got some days left before this baby is scheduled to arrive :D
Good night friends, I hope you are enjoying your weekend :D
We worked so hard today! Okay, so Shane worked harder than me, but we got a lot done and still have a lot to do tomorrow. I don't remember being this CONSUMED with nesting with my last two pregnancies. I don't know if that's because both times I knew we were moving soon after, or if it's because I have my own house now.
I woke up about 8am this morning, and being so efficient last night, already had my grocery list made out. After breakfast I went to the store while my sweet man stayed home, fed the boys and scrubbed the kitchen. Once we got groceries put away it was time to start on bedrooms. I was going to go crazy with clorox wipes and furniture polish, scrubbing down the cradle, baby's dresser and the furniture in my room and Shane was going to "help" the boys clean out the toys, shoes and other junk in the bottom of their closet. Got done with that and, I admit, I needed a little nappy. So we took a break and had lunch and I slept for a bit while Shane watched some NCAA games. After break time, we got back to work downstairs in the office/scrapbook room.
Now, most of you know how much I love to scrapbook and I have a room all set up downstairs for this purpose. It's been a while since I've done any "serious" scrapbooking and I've been mostly sick and uncomfortable for the last 8 months, so I haven't really used the office in awhile. Now, my plan (har, har) is that I should be able to start doing some scrappin' when I am no longer pregnant and uncomfortable, but I went down to the office the other day to put some new scrapbook stuff away and I could NOT believe the mess! Now, I partly blame myself, because I had essentially abandoned the place and really, the only person who uses the office is Kaitlyn. Shane goes down for a bit every day to check email and pay bills, but Kati is in there a lot doing homework and using the computer; and evidently, all my scrapper supplies for whatever! Things had gotten way out of control and so today, Shane and I went down to clean it out.
At this point, we're about halfway done; there was just so much to go through, and because of all this "nesting" I wanted to shampoo the carpet in there and we needed to go through the filing cabinets and there was just no way to finish it all today. We have to finish that tomorrow and then get the upstairs ready for carpet cleaners to come on Monday morning. After this weekend, some big things on my "before baby comes" list will be done. Next weekend we've got to get all the other baby gear out of the storage shed to be scrubbed down and put away. So fun and exciting! I suppose it's a good thing I've still got some days left before this baby is scheduled to arrive :D
Good night friends, I hope you are enjoying your weekend :D
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Randomness on a Thursday
So, it's Thursday and I'm at work. My doc is out of the country for a few more days and I'm kinda just sitting here waiting for the phone to ring. So, I thought I'd ramble a bit about what's been happening lately.
Last Saturday we had the greatest day! It was the TOSH Open House and we had a special guest. Paul Millsap of the Utah Jazz was here signing autographs for about an hour. Shane brought the boys over and we had him sign a jersey for them and we got to take their pictures. At first Jax wanted nothing to do it. When it was his turn, he ran away and wouldn't have his picture taken! So Hayden got his taken:
And as you can see, Hayden wasn't nearly as excited as his mom and dad were, but he still had it done.
We finally coaxed Jax back in line and he did agree to have his picture taken, but only if he could have a snack afterwards:
Of course, NOW all he talks about is meeting Paul Millsap and that Paul is his favorite and when we watch the Jazz on TV, Jax is right there, looking for his buddy Paul Millsap! It's pretty funny, but lots of great memories and something fun to scrapbook later :D
Yesterday I took both boys to the dentist--yippee. Good news is both have pretty healthy teeth. No weirdness, but Jax did have one "cavity bug" that has to be fixed. Needless to say, I'm waiting until AFTER the baby comes to take him in and I will be taking ONLY him that day. For his first time though, Jax was really, really good. He wasn't scared, he let them clean his teeth and do the exam and even x-rays! Hayden wanted nothing to do with it. He did get a little bit of an exam--by virtue of the fact that we laid him down and he started to cry--it was the only way we could get him to open his mouth! But, all looked good for him too! Later I had to take him to the pediatrician to have immunizations though. All in all, he had a pretty rough day! But now he's safely at Grandma's, probably making a Lego mess, and as content as can be.
Our day ended yesterday with Mommy taking the boys and meeting Daddy at the OB's. By then I was so tired and uncomfortable! My doctor says I'm doing well, but that baby is measuring really, really big. So, tomorrow we get to go have some tests done and an ultrasound to see just how big he is and make sure everything is okay :D I don't know if it'll make a difference, but at least we'll know what size clothes to get out (and what ones he's ALREADY outgrown!).
Anywho, that's the latest and greatest news at our house. What's new at your house?
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Pregnancy whining
Hello my friends! I'm kinda whiny tonight :( Last night I watched that episode of "Friends" where Rachel is like 8 days over due and she's miserable and gets really mean and picks on Ross and her other friends.
I feel that way and I'm not even close to overdue! The last couple three days I've felt really cranky and the tiniest, weirdest things get on my nerves! What is that all about??!!! Is it just the discomfort that is inevitable at this stage? Is it nervousness about bringing home a baby? I mean, I've done this before, I shouldn't be nervous, right? But I am bringing a third baby home to a crazy house! Jaxton is almost 5 and really into pushing his limits; Hayden is 21 months and a little spitfire and then the girls are here half the time and things get twice as crazy around here.
Now, I'm not complaining about the craziness, that's what a family is all about, but I feel less prepared to bring this baby home than I have my other two babies. And both times I've brought babies home, we've been getting ready to move! There's not a chance of that this time, but there's something going on in my head. Maybe it's just hormones.......
But, tomorrow is a new day, my last work day this week and then I have a busy weekend! It's Scrapbook Expo Friday and Saturday, so I'll be there with my friend Susan helping in her booth both Friday and Saturday. Then Saturday there is an Open House at TOSH that I'm going to help with from 8 to Noon (stop by and say hello if you're around!). And Sunday is just for recovery.
Hopefully my fun weekend will snap me out of my pregnancy crabbiness and then starting on Monday I can start on my list of things to do before Baby Boy gets here.
Take care everybody and be sensitive to pregnant ladies out there! They know not what they do sometimes!
I feel that way and I'm not even close to overdue! The last couple three days I've felt really cranky and the tiniest, weirdest things get on my nerves! What is that all about??!!! Is it just the discomfort that is inevitable at this stage? Is it nervousness about bringing home a baby? I mean, I've done this before, I shouldn't be nervous, right? But I am bringing a third baby home to a crazy house! Jaxton is almost 5 and really into pushing his limits; Hayden is 21 months and a little spitfire and then the girls are here half the time and things get twice as crazy around here.
Now, I'm not complaining about the craziness, that's what a family is all about, but I feel less prepared to bring this baby home than I have my other two babies. And both times I've brought babies home, we've been getting ready to move! There's not a chance of that this time, but there's something going on in my head. Maybe it's just hormones.......
But, tomorrow is a new day, my last work day this week and then I have a busy weekend! It's Scrapbook Expo Friday and Saturday, so I'll be there with my friend Susan helping in her booth both Friday and Saturday. Then Saturday there is an Open House at TOSH that I'm going to help with from 8 to Noon (stop by and say hello if you're around!). And Sunday is just for recovery.
Hopefully my fun weekend will snap me out of my pregnancy crabbiness and then starting on Monday I can start on my list of things to do before Baby Boy gets here.
Take care everybody and be sensitive to pregnant ladies out there! They know not what they do sometimes!
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Latest news and happenings
Hello my friends! It's been a bit since I've blogged, but things are crazy busy (as usual).
First, I must tell you all that I am blogging from my very own laptop! I found a refurbed Dell Latitude on eBay and managed to snag it for about $200. I did have to go buy a wireless router and wireless card, but with the help of my favorite tech guru--I love you Brandon!--and a thousand questions later, here I am! Of course, the reason I insisted on having a laptop is for when Baby Boy #3 arrives! I'm such a nut, I know, but I want to stay connected to all my friends and family in the hospital and while I'm on maternity leave from work. And yes, it is my intention to blog while I'm at the hospital and after Baby Boy is born. Hopefully, I can get pictures of him up for all my friends to see the day he's born!
Speaking of Baby, I most definitely have reached the uncomfortable stage! I feel HUGE compared to when I was pregnant with Hayden. I'm feeling a lot like I did when I was pregnant with Jaxton. Huge, uncomfy, waddly......insane heartburn..... I go to the doctor next week and we'll see what she has to say. I'm afraid it will be just the same as last week--it's okay, everything looks good, it's almost over, hang in there. I'll be okay, I just forget that the last 5 weeks takes almost as long as the first 7 months!
Anywho, Shane (bless his heart) is giving my little monsters a bath right now (it's really difficult for me to bend over the edge of the tub at the moment) so I can help them put on their jammies and tuck them in.
Love to all and Happy St. Paddy's Day!
First, I must tell you all that I am blogging from my very own laptop! I found a refurbed Dell Latitude on eBay and managed to snag it for about $200. I did have to go buy a wireless router and wireless card, but with the help of my favorite tech guru--I love you Brandon!--and a thousand questions later, here I am! Of course, the reason I insisted on having a laptop is for when Baby Boy #3 arrives! I'm such a nut, I know, but I want to stay connected to all my friends and family in the hospital and while I'm on maternity leave from work. And yes, it is my intention to blog while I'm at the hospital and after Baby Boy is born. Hopefully, I can get pictures of him up for all my friends to see the day he's born!
Speaking of Baby, I most definitely have reached the uncomfortable stage! I feel HUGE compared to when I was pregnant with Hayden. I'm feeling a lot like I did when I was pregnant with Jaxton. Huge, uncomfy, waddly......insane heartburn..... I go to the doctor next week and we'll see what she has to say. I'm afraid it will be just the same as last week--it's okay, everything looks good, it's almost over, hang in there. I'll be okay, I just forget that the last 5 weeks takes almost as long as the first 7 months!
Anywho, Shane (bless his heart) is giving my little monsters a bath right now (it's really difficult for me to bend over the edge of the tub at the moment) so I can help them put on their jammies and tuck them in.
Love to all and Happy St. Paddy's Day!
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Comfort is a myth at this point.....
Hello my friends. Here we are, another day at work. My work is done and now I'm just waiting for it to be 4:30pm so I can go home.
I'm afraid I've reached that stage of pregnancy where true comfort is a myth. I'm fairly certain now that Baby has had a growth spurt and is feeling cramped in his warm quarters. In particular he likes to kick (or headbutt) into my right rib cage, causing me to stop occasionally and catch my breath. At the end of the day, my lower back is a little sore and my ankles are generally swollen. But, I have also reached the stage of pregnancy when Baby gets the hiccups :D Which is one of my favorite parts. He had hiccups today for almost a half hour and it was really funny.
I've also reached that stage of pregnancy where I am panicking. After our little adventure at the hospital last week, I realized that I am absolutely not ready for this baby! I have NOTHING! I think I was lulled into complacency by the fact that I have millions of hand-me-down boy clothes-both from my boys and my nephews-but Baby needs some of his own things! I have not bought him ANY new clothes; I have bought NO diapers; I have NO BLANKET to bring him home from the hospital in! I'm such a slacker! Baby doesn't even have a dresser of his own-not that there's anything to put in it.... So, now I am looking at ads for dressers and keeping my eyes open for yard sales; if anyone has a dresser they need to part with (preferably tall with 4 or 5 drawers), talk to me, okay? I have to go to Nephi and get the cradle, get the car seat out and wash it, find the base, wash the swing, find the Boppy and wash it, etc., etc., etc.! Wow, there's so much to do and I only have 49 and a half days...
I'm so ready to not be pregnant, but I'm so NOT ready to have a baby in the house.....
I'm afraid I've reached that stage of pregnancy where true comfort is a myth. I'm fairly certain now that Baby has had a growth spurt and is feeling cramped in his warm quarters. In particular he likes to kick (or headbutt) into my right rib cage, causing me to stop occasionally and catch my breath. At the end of the day, my lower back is a little sore and my ankles are generally swollen. But, I have also reached the stage of pregnancy when Baby gets the hiccups :D Which is one of my favorite parts. He had hiccups today for almost a half hour and it was really funny.
I've also reached that stage of pregnancy where I am panicking. After our little adventure at the hospital last week, I realized that I am absolutely not ready for this baby! I have NOTHING! I think I was lulled into complacency by the fact that I have millions of hand-me-down boy clothes-both from my boys and my nephews-but Baby needs some of his own things! I have not bought him ANY new clothes; I have bought NO diapers; I have NO BLANKET to bring him home from the hospital in! I'm such a slacker! Baby doesn't even have a dresser of his own-not that there's anything to put in it.... So, now I am looking at ads for dressers and keeping my eyes open for yard sales; if anyone has a dresser they need to part with (preferably tall with 4 or 5 drawers), talk to me, okay? I have to go to Nephi and get the cradle, get the car seat out and wash it, find the base, wash the swing, find the Boppy and wash it, etc., etc., etc.! Wow, there's so much to do and I only have 49 and a half days...
I'm so ready to not be pregnant, but I'm so NOT ready to have a baby in the house.....
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