Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Christening - Done!
As I said in the previous post, I need to have things set up and taken care of yesterday. I had called the church a few months ago to find out the details of having her Christening. They told me to call back the first week of July to set things up. So I called today and her Christening date is all set. They like us to set it up early because Art & I have to go to a class that last about an hour. They say it's better to take the class before she's born because after the baby is born you don't have a lot of time. So we're set to take the class August 4th and November 16th is my little girls big day! Another thing to check of the to do list =)
My Baby Shower!!!
This past Saturday, June 28th, was my Baby Shower. What a wonderful day I had! My Mother put together such a beautiful day. It was at Il Michelangelo's in Boonton. They did a fabulous job and their food is always sooo good. We got so much stuff for the baby! It was overwhelming how generous everyone was. My dining room is overflowing with baby stuff. My girlfriends also outdid themselves! On top of buying her the travel system, her pack-n-play, her high chair and the extra base for the car seat, each one did something special. Auntie Alli got her the most adorable little pink wagon and filled it with lots of goodies. Auntie Brianne made her a diaper cake with tons of wash clothes, bibs and onsies. And Auntie Jill got her the cutest clothes including her beautiful outfit she'll be brought home from the hospital in. They are three amazing ladies and I'm blessed to have them in my life and my daughter will be just as blessed. I love them all so dearly.
I think we will forever be in my Mother's debt though. She threw such a beautiful shower for me. It was just the way I wanted the day to go. I had such a great time and I owe that all to her. She was so happy that day! When I show everyone the pictures from the shower they tell me my Mom has the pregnancy glow too! She is such a wonderful, caring person and she means the world to me! I have a little surprise in store for her. I'm planning a Girlee day on July 19th to Thank her ;o)
Here is the link to some pictures:
share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8KctWrNuza_8
On another note, we had our 3rd baby class on Monday. They taught us the third breathing method and we got to watch a video on the three stages of labor. Fun!
Today the last piece of furniture is being delivered that Art will have to put together so there will be no question on whether he can get it up the stairs or not! I'm really excited because I want to start organizing where to put her clothes and get her room completely done. I still have to finish her letters. I have three more to paint and then they can be hung up. But my most exciting news is the shelving unit we're getting! I've been struggling with what to put on her walls. Her letters are being hung above her crib. On the wall about the dresser I'm putting three frames. One with my baby picture, one with Art's baby picture and one frame left for her baby picture. But I've been stumped on what to do with the wall above the changing table, which happens to be the biggest wall in the room. Well I was watching an episode of A Baby Story and saw this shelving unit this couple had up in their nursery. I LOVED it! It was one big unit with a bunch of shelf in it (it doesn't sound very pretty but it was). Ever since I saw that piece I wanted one for the nursery. I've looked EVERYWHERE and I can't find anything even close to what I'm looking for. I was getting really bummed UNTIL an idea popped into my head. I could ask Brianne to ask her Mom if she could build it for me. She does all that kind of stuff. So I emailed Brianne with a little "drawing" I did in paint because I had no picture to show her and she said no problem!!!! I'm sooooo excited! So now I just have to give her the measurements and she'll start on my beautiful piece. YAY!!!
So I think pregnancy is catching up to me. I officially have cankles and sausages as fingers. I am so tired and my body feels so worn out by the time I get home from work. It's making it a little hard to get things done around the house which is really bugging me because if you know me you know I like things done yesterday. With all the stuff from the shower in the dining room it's driving me nuts! I just want to get it all organized and put together or put away. I honestly can't wait to go on Maternity Leave. 6 MORE WEEKS =)
I think we will forever be in my Mother's debt though. She threw such a beautiful shower for me. It was just the way I wanted the day to go. I had such a great time and I owe that all to her. She was so happy that day! When I show everyone the pictures from the shower they tell me my Mom has the pregnancy glow too! She is such a wonderful, caring person and she means the world to me! I have a little surprise in store for her. I'm planning a Girlee day on July 19th to Thank her ;o)
Here is the link to some pictures:
share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8KctWrNuza_8
On another note, we had our 3rd baby class on Monday. They taught us the third breathing method and we got to watch a video on the three stages of labor. Fun!
Today the last piece of furniture is being delivered that Art will have to put together so there will be no question on whether he can get it up the stairs or not! I'm really excited because I want to start organizing where to put her clothes and get her room completely done. I still have to finish her letters. I have three more to paint and then they can be hung up. But my most exciting news is the shelving unit we're getting! I've been struggling with what to put on her walls. Her letters are being hung above her crib. On the wall about the dresser I'm putting three frames. One with my baby picture, one with Art's baby picture and one frame left for her baby picture. But I've been stumped on what to do with the wall above the changing table, which happens to be the biggest wall in the room. Well I was watching an episode of A Baby Story and saw this shelving unit this couple had up in their nursery. I LOVED it! It was one big unit with a bunch of shelf in it (it doesn't sound very pretty but it was). Ever since I saw that piece I wanted one for the nursery. I've looked EVERYWHERE and I can't find anything even close to what I'm looking for. I was getting really bummed UNTIL an idea popped into my head. I could ask Brianne to ask her Mom if she could build it for me. She does all that kind of stuff. So I emailed Brianne with a little "drawing" I did in paint because I had no picture to show her and she said no problem!!!! I'm sooooo excited! So now I just have to give her the measurements and she'll start on my beautiful piece. YAY!!!
So I think pregnancy is catching up to me. I officially have cankles and sausages as fingers. I am so tired and my body feels so worn out by the time I get home from work. It's making it a little hard to get things done around the house which is really bugging me because if you know me you know I like things done yesterday. With all the stuff from the shower in the dining room it's driving me nuts! I just want to get it all organized and put together or put away. I honestly can't wait to go on Maternity Leave. 6 MORE WEEKS =)
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
I passed!!!
Phew!!! I still have the bruises on my arms from them taking my blood so much but at least I don't have to deal with Gestational Diabetes. Now I can continue to eat all the carbs I want!!!
So as I said in the last post, the last piece of her furniture was being delivered. Well guess what...it wouldn't fit up the stairs!! So my father-in-law & brother-in-law came over Saturday and once again, they couldn't fit it up the stairs either! I was sooo upset but didn't want to show it. Art knew how bad I wanted that set up there so he was really pissed & angry that they couldn't do it. I think I was more pissed because I know what a hassle it was to return the first set of furniture to BRU (which we're still fighting with them about) and I didn't want to go through this all over again.
However, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. They really knocked up the armoire trying to get it up the stairs. There are scratches all over the sides & front so we were afraid BRU wouldn't even take it back. Sooo, we actually decided to keep it! We have all cherry furniture in our living room and it matches perfectly so we decided to get rid of the small book case we had and we replaced it with the armoire. It looks so nice! And we found a dresser on BRU.com that you have to put together yourself for $250. So we ordered that and Art will just put it together in the baby’s room. No more trying to get furniture up there. So now we’re just waiting for the new dresser (the THIRD dresser) to come and this furniture nightmare will be over!!! I really hate my stairs! Who ever decided to build my stairs with a 90 degree angle is an idiot! If we ever put the extension on that we're talking about putting on the first thing I'm telling them to do is blow out the wall in the living room and extend my stairs straight!!!
Anyway, I had my doctor appointment on Monday. Everything is going great so far. I'm up a total of 7 pounds and measuring right on schedule. We listened to LC's heartbeat and what a strong heartbeat it was!!! Even the doctor said "Wow, listen to that sound. Nice & Strong!" I'm feeling good. I'm getting very achy though. My lower back hurts and at the end of the day I start feeling some pressure. But it's nothing unbearable. I only have to put up with it for a few more weeks.
Monday we had our second class. She started to teach us Lamaze breathing. It's really starting to hit me now that in two months I'm having this baby! I'm so afraid of the whole giving birth process. I think what's scaring me the most is the fear of not knowing what it feels like. I know that I'll be fine and that I can handle it but I'm just freaking out a little. But I'm also getting so anxious and sooo excited! I can't wait for her to finally be here and to hold her in my arms. I think I'm most excited to see Art with his daughter! I just pray everything will go alright and we have a healthy, beautiful baby girl!
So as I said in the last post, the last piece of her furniture was being delivered. Well guess what...it wouldn't fit up the stairs!! So my father-in-law & brother-in-law came over Saturday and once again, they couldn't fit it up the stairs either! I was sooo upset but didn't want to show it. Art knew how bad I wanted that set up there so he was really pissed & angry that they couldn't do it. I think I was more pissed because I know what a hassle it was to return the first set of furniture to BRU (which we're still fighting with them about) and I didn't want to go through this all over again.
However, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. They really knocked up the armoire trying to get it up the stairs. There are scratches all over the sides & front so we were afraid BRU wouldn't even take it back. Sooo, we actually decided to keep it! We have all cherry furniture in our living room and it matches perfectly so we decided to get rid of the small book case we had and we replaced it with the armoire. It looks so nice! And we found a dresser on BRU.com that you have to put together yourself for $250. So we ordered that and Art will just put it together in the baby’s room. No more trying to get furniture up there. So now we’re just waiting for the new dresser (the THIRD dresser) to come and this furniture nightmare will be over!!! I really hate my stairs! Who ever decided to build my stairs with a 90 degree angle is an idiot! If we ever put the extension on that we're talking about putting on the first thing I'm telling them to do is blow out the wall in the living room and extend my stairs straight!!!
Anyway, I had my doctor appointment on Monday. Everything is going great so far. I'm up a total of 7 pounds and measuring right on schedule. We listened to LC's heartbeat and what a strong heartbeat it was!!! Even the doctor said "Wow, listen to that sound. Nice & Strong!" I'm feeling good. I'm getting very achy though. My lower back hurts and at the end of the day I start feeling some pressure. But it's nothing unbearable. I only have to put up with it for a few more weeks.
Monday we had our second class. She started to teach us Lamaze breathing. It's really starting to hit me now that in two months I'm having this baby! I'm so afraid of the whole giving birth process. I think what's scaring me the most is the fear of not knowing what it feels like. I know that I'll be fine and that I can handle it but I'm just freaking out a little. But I'm also getting so anxious and sooo excited! I can't wait for her to finally be here and to hold her in my arms. I think I'm most excited to see Art with his daughter! I just pray everything will go alright and we have a healthy, beautiful baby girl!
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
I'm 30!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm officially 30 weeks today...WOOHOO!!! I'm so excited for some reason. I hope I'm this excited when I actually turn 30, which isn't too far away ;o)
Art & I had our first baby class last night. We actually really liked it. Everyone has a different opinion on these classes. Some say they're good, some say they're a waste of money. Art & I both decided to go and form our own opinion about them. We think they're going to be a real help. Especially for Art. He's never really been around babies so some of this stuff is new to him. Yesterday they went over caring for the baby, washing her and changing her diaper. They also taught us how to swaddle and Art got up in front of the whole class to demonstrate. I was such a proud Mama...LOL! We go back on Monday and she'll start teaching us Lamaze breathing for labor. Sounds fun right?
Saturday I went for my 3 hour Glucose test. It wasn't that bad. I had to drink my orange drink when I got there and they had to take my blood four times, at 8:30, 9:30, 10:30 & 11:30. And I had to wait there the entire time. But they had a nice room there with a comfy recliner and cable TV so it was like sitting at home. The worst part was getting the blood drawn four times. My arms are still black & blue from it! Now I just wait for the results. I really hope I pass!!!
Today the last piece of baby furniture is coming. I'm sooo excited! There's still so much that needs to be done around the house though. It's really stressing me out! I feel so overwhelmed at times. I just wish I could hire someone to come in and clean the closet's out, finish the stairs, repaint the hallway, fix the basement and decorate her room. Uggghhhh! It'll get done though, little by little. I hope!
Art & I had our first baby class last night. We actually really liked it. Everyone has a different opinion on these classes. Some say they're good, some say they're a waste of money. Art & I both decided to go and form our own opinion about them. We think they're going to be a real help. Especially for Art. He's never really been around babies so some of this stuff is new to him. Yesterday they went over caring for the baby, washing her and changing her diaper. They also taught us how to swaddle and Art got up in front of the whole class to demonstrate. I was such a proud Mama...LOL! We go back on Monday and she'll start teaching us Lamaze breathing for labor. Sounds fun right?
Saturday I went for my 3 hour Glucose test. It wasn't that bad. I had to drink my orange drink when I got there and they had to take my blood four times, at 8:30, 9:30, 10:30 & 11:30. And I had to wait there the entire time. But they had a nice room there with a comfy recliner and cable TV so it was like sitting at home. The worst part was getting the blood drawn four times. My arms are still black & blue from it! Now I just wait for the results. I really hope I pass!!!
Today the last piece of baby furniture is coming. I'm sooo excited! There's still so much that needs to be done around the house though. It's really stressing me out! I feel so overwhelmed at times. I just wish I could hire someone to come in and clean the closet's out, finish the stairs, repaint the hallway, fix the basement and decorate her room. Uggghhhh! It'll get done though, little by little. I hope!
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
I failed....
By 1 friggin point!!!!!!!!! To fail the glucose test you need to score 135 or higher. Guess what my score was......135!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so mad! My doctor said the number was changed recently too. It used to be 140 or higher but there was 1 case where a woman ended up having Gestational Diabetes with a score of 138 so they had to lower it. He said 95% of people who score between 135-140 pass the 3 hour but it just stinks that I have to go for 1 point! Now I have to go to the lab and just wait to drink my drink every hour and get my blood drawn every hour. Anyone have a good book to read??? The good news is he said since my score was 135 I shouldn't really worry. If it was higher he said there would be cause for concern but he doesn't think I'll fail. Bad news is if I do fail I have to go to a nutritionist who will give me a list of foods I can and can not eat. I'm such a picky eater already with this pregnancy, how much more can I cut out? Probably breads which is my only saviour. God I hope I pass!!!
On a happy note, I took my Mom with me to my doctor's appointment yesterday and she got to hear LC's heartbeat! She was sooo cute! She got all teary eyed when she heard it (Yes Mother, I saw you tear up)! I actually lost a pound since last week so I'm only up 4 but baby is doing great and has a nice, strong heartbeat. He said I'm measuring right on schedule and everything looks & sounds great! I have to start going every 2 weeks now instead of every 4.
Our birthing class starts on Monday. It's a 2 hour class every Monday for 5 weeks. I'm actually really excited about it. Art, well he's a different story. Considering Monday's are his only day he doesn't have to work late these days he's not as excited as I am but he'll be there with a smile on his face. He's a trooper. He's been such a great hubby! I love when he talks about how excited he is to finally meet his daughter. He gets this little grin on his face and his dimples come out...It's so cute!
So today is suppose to be the last day of the heat wave. I REALLY hope so. It's killing me. Yesterday was brutal on me. I just couldn't get cool yesterday when I got home. I was sitting in the living room with my little dress on and the AC blowing right on me and it still didn't help. I did manage to sleep good, which is the most important part! But this heat is keeping me from doing things that need to be done around the house. Hopefully this weekend it'll be cooler and I can actually get things done!
On a happy note, I took my Mom with me to my doctor's appointment yesterday and she got to hear LC's heartbeat! She was sooo cute! She got all teary eyed when she heard it (Yes Mother, I saw you tear up)! I actually lost a pound since last week so I'm only up 4 but baby is doing great and has a nice, strong heartbeat. He said I'm measuring right on schedule and everything looks & sounds great! I have to start going every 2 weeks now instead of every 4.
Our birthing class starts on Monday. It's a 2 hour class every Monday for 5 weeks. I'm actually really excited about it. Art, well he's a different story. Considering Monday's are his only day he doesn't have to work late these days he's not as excited as I am but he'll be there with a smile on his face. He's a trooper. He's been such a great hubby! I love when he talks about how excited he is to finally meet his daughter. He gets this little grin on his face and his dimples come out...It's so cute!
So today is suppose to be the last day of the heat wave. I REALLY hope so. It's killing me. Yesterday was brutal on me. I just couldn't get cool yesterday when I got home. I was sitting in the living room with my little dress on and the AC blowing right on me and it still didn't help. I did manage to sleep good, which is the most important part! But this heat is keeping me from doing things that need to be done around the house. Hopefully this weekend it'll be cooler and I can actually get things done!
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
No more rings for me =(
Yesterday was the first day I couldn't wear my wedding rings. I'm so upset! I LOVE my rings! To see them sitting in my jewelry box not being worn is just a sin. But they just aren't comfortable anymore. My fingers get so fat and swollen by the end of the day the fat literally hangs over the rings. Then I have to get out the lotion or the soap to help yank them off my finger. So the claddagh ring that Art gave me for our 6 month dating anniversary is on...LOL! The lady my Mom works with has two sets of fake rings that she's going to let me wear. I hope I like them because I don't feel like going out and buying a fake set!
I had my 1 hour glucose test this morning. I had to drink my "orange" drink at 8 and be at the doctor's office exactly 1 hour later so they could take blood. If I fail the test I have to go back for a 3 hour test. Let's hope I pass!!! Everyone talks about how horrible this damn "orange" drink is but I thought it was fine. If you like orange soda than you'll like the drink. I happen to like it so I was fine. I'll post the results when I hear back.
My next doctor's appointment is on Monday. My Mom is coming with me so she can hear LC's heartbeat. She's so excited! After that appointment I start going every two weeks! It's getting so close =)
I'm starting to feel uncomfortable though. By the time I get home from work I'm so tired, my back hurts and I just feel SOOO big. I told Art the other day I feel like I should have a sling holding up my belly! Like it's going to fall off or something! Strange, I know, but I swear it's hard to hold up sometimes! I can tell these last 12 weeks are going to be a little tough. Especially August. Besides that I feel great! My eating habits are getting a little bad again. Things aren't tasting that tasty anymore (except for ice cream and cake) and dinner is beginning to look less and less appealing. I hope I don't get like I was in my first trimester again. I was reading my pregnancy book and it says by now I should be up 17-25 pounds. I'm up 5!
This weekend is going to be 90 degrees so we'll get to see for the first time how badly the heat will affect me. There's a Seafood Festival in Belmar that we're going to. It'll be interesting to see how long I last. Art says maybe we should rethink going but I want my Lobster damn it!!!!!!! That is something that I'll never get sick of! At least I hope not ;)
I had my 1 hour glucose test this morning. I had to drink my "orange" drink at 8 and be at the doctor's office exactly 1 hour later so they could take blood. If I fail the test I have to go back for a 3 hour test. Let's hope I pass!!! Everyone talks about how horrible this damn "orange" drink is but I thought it was fine. If you like orange soda than you'll like the drink. I happen to like it so I was fine. I'll post the results when I hear back.
My next doctor's appointment is on Monday. My Mom is coming with me so she can hear LC's heartbeat. She's so excited! After that appointment I start going every two weeks! It's getting so close =)
I'm starting to feel uncomfortable though. By the time I get home from work I'm so tired, my back hurts and I just feel SOOO big. I told Art the other day I feel like I should have a sling holding up my belly! Like it's going to fall off or something! Strange, I know, but I swear it's hard to hold up sometimes! I can tell these last 12 weeks are going to be a little tough. Especially August. Besides that I feel great! My eating habits are getting a little bad again. Things aren't tasting that tasty anymore (except for ice cream and cake) and dinner is beginning to look less and less appealing. I hope I don't get like I was in my first trimester again. I was reading my pregnancy book and it says by now I should be up 17-25 pounds. I'm up 5!
This weekend is going to be 90 degrees so we'll get to see for the first time how badly the heat will affect me. There's a Seafood Festival in Belmar that we're going to. It'll be interesting to see how long I last. Art says maybe we should rethink going but I want my Lobster damn it!!!!!!! That is something that I'll never get sick of! At least I hope not ;)
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Funny story!
I've been telling Art that LC's kicks have been getting stronger & stronger. She kicks so hard sometimes that you can see my belly jump from it. I've been trying to get him to feel her kick again (he's only felt her once or twice since Jamaica) but she just stops kicking once he puts his hand there.
So every night when I go to bed Art comes upstairs with me to tuck me in. He gives me a kiss, talks or sings to LC for a little bit and then he puts his head on my belly to see if he can hear her. So last night we went through our regular routine. He was talking to LC a little bit and then he put his head on my belly. All of a sudden my little girl gave the biggest kick/punch ever! Art jumped up so high and started yelling "OMG OMG She just kicked me in the head! My daughter kicked me in the side of my head!" It was the funniest thing EVER! He just couldn't believe how strong it was. I was hysterical and I couldn't stop laughing! The look on his face was priceless. I honestly wish I had that on tape. It was great!
So every night when I go to bed Art comes upstairs with me to tuck me in. He gives me a kiss, talks or sings to LC for a little bit and then he puts his head on my belly to see if he can hear her. So last night we went through our regular routine. He was talking to LC a little bit and then he put his head on my belly. All of a sudden my little girl gave the biggest kick/punch ever! Art jumped up so high and started yelling "OMG OMG She just kicked me in the head! My daughter kicked me in the side of my head!" It was the funniest thing EVER! He just couldn't believe how strong it was. I was hysterical and I couldn't stop laughing! The look on his face was priceless. I honestly wish I had that on tape. It was great!
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