Monday, January 30, 2012
Sneak Peak
We weren't scheduled for another ultrasound, but thanks to a pesky gallbladder I went in this morning for a quickie. I was bummed to find out that there were no doctor's orders to get measurements on the baby so we were just looking at my organs. However, my super cool tech took pity on me and gave me a little peak. He was sound asleep (probably because he was up all night moving and kicking) and we got a pretty good shot of his little face. He has definitely put some weight on and no longer looks like a little alien. In fact, it looks like he has chubby little cheeks already!
Thursday, January 26, 2012
TMI
So I put off blogging about this topic for a while hoping it would subside, but that is not the case. And in the interest of full disclosure as I vowed when I began this blog, it is necessary I now discuss a new topic.
Apparently, carrying a boy actually turns you into a boy. I like to think that I have manners and am somewhat refined when it comes to social niceties, but all that has gone out the window. Specifically in regards to farting. I have never in my life had so much gas!
A few days ago I was walking the aisles of Hobby Lobby, minding my own business when one just came out! I didn't even know it was coming! And they aren't quiet. The days of silently letting one go and then walking away are over. No, they announce their presence loudly, like a fog horn. I'm pretty sure the lady on the next aisle over heard. At first I was mortified, but it is becoming so common I almost don't even notice anymore. I'm like an 80 year old man!
Last week, I was sleeping soundly and farted so loud in bed that I woke myself, Rocky, and the dog. I'm surprised it didn't blow the covers off the bed. And yesterday, sitting at my desk, I let one go that was a good 10 seconds long. Thank heavens my portable mates weren't there.
It is so bad that last night I rolled over to get comfy in bed and I backed up to Rocky to get warm. This is something I do on a regular basis only this time he didn't snuggle. He sat up and yelled, "Don't point that thing at me!"
Again I say... this better be one cute baby!!
Apparently, carrying a boy actually turns you into a boy. I like to think that I have manners and am somewhat refined when it comes to social niceties, but all that has gone out the window. Specifically in regards to farting. I have never in my life had so much gas!
A few days ago I was walking the aisles of Hobby Lobby, minding my own business when one just came out! I didn't even know it was coming! And they aren't quiet. The days of silently letting one go and then walking away are over. No, they announce their presence loudly, like a fog horn. I'm pretty sure the lady on the next aisle over heard. At first I was mortified, but it is becoming so common I almost don't even notice anymore. I'm like an 80 year old man!
Last week, I was sleeping soundly and farted so loud in bed that I woke myself, Rocky, and the dog. I'm surprised it didn't blow the covers off the bed. And yesterday, sitting at my desk, I let one go that was a good 10 seconds long. Thank heavens my portable mates weren't there.
It is so bad that last night I rolled over to get comfy in bed and I backed up to Rocky to get warm. This is something I do on a regular basis only this time he didn't snuggle. He sat up and yelled, "Don't point that thing at me!"
Again I say... this better be one cute baby!!
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
More of the Same
This has been the week from hell quite literally. I find myself slammed at work all of the sudden due to someone else's mistakes which is always fun. So, as of Monday, my co-worker Amanda and I have taken over a fourth grade classroom full time in addition to our regular duties and responsibilities. Good times.
On an upside, I have made some progress with the nursery, although I am still waiting to see if my special project is going to work out or not. I have some wall art and ideas coming together. And, my sweet husband tweezed my hairy belly for me!
We are officially 29 weeks... only 11 to go! The belly continues to get in the way. It has a mind of its own now and jiggles and jumps all day long. The doctor says he is head down so hopefully he will stay that way. I do wear other outfits other than these pants and tank, but I thought it would make it easier to see change if I wore the same thing. However, the pants are not as comfy as they once were and my belly hangs out the bottom of the stupid tank now. So much for the LONG and lean tank.. thanks Target.
We traveled to Houston this weekend for our second baby shower. It was a lot of fun and we got some great gifts. The most interesting part of the party was the onesie craft. I have seen it done on TV, but I have never been to a party where everyone painted a onesie for the baby.
It was quite interesting with this colorful group... let's just say Jake will not be able to leave the house in most of them. Even Rocky got in on the action and put a lot of thought and effort into his.
On an upside, I have made some progress with the nursery, although I am still waiting to see if my special project is going to work out or not. I have some wall art and ideas coming together. And, my sweet husband tweezed my hairy belly for me!
We are officially 29 weeks... only 11 to go! The belly continues to get in the way. It has a mind of its own now and jiggles and jumps all day long. The doctor says he is head down so hopefully he will stay that way. I do wear other outfits other than these pants and tank, but I thought it would make it easier to see change if I wore the same thing. However, the pants are not as comfy as they once were and my belly hangs out the bottom of the stupid tank now. So much for the LONG and lean tank.. thanks Target.
28 weeks
We traveled to Houston this weekend for our second baby shower. It was a lot of fun and we got some great gifts. The most interesting part of the party was the onesie craft. I have seen it done on TV, but I have never been to a party where everyone painted a onesie for the baby.
It was quite interesting with this colorful group... let's just say Jake will not be able to leave the house in most of them. Even Rocky got in on the action and put a lot of thought and effort into his.
I now have a lot of baby laundry, which for some reason is more fun than normal laundry. I anticipate that changing in about 2 months.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Nursery in Progress
We have been hard at work on the nursery in the past few weeks. Not really wanting a "baby-ish" theme we opted for brighter colors and simple bedding. This is making decorating a little more difficult because I am having a hard time finding my vision. I lost it somewhere between coats of paint, but I am diligently searching for it with the help of some very good friends (thanks, Tiff and Ryane!)
So the room started off a camel color from when it was the office. Rocky suggested we (he) put up chair rail so we had to decide on the bottom color. We went with a dark green from the bedding. Once painted, I realized it looked a little bit like a camo color scheme and freaked. I painted the top white (which looked terrible) only to discover I actually liked the original color.
The room was a disaster and we had to try and maneuver around all the furniture in the middle of the room. Just as luck would have it, the recliner came in that week, too, adding to the jumble of stuff.
Rocky used a nail gun during the process and the loud noise drove poor Aisha insane. She started popping the door knob on the garage door (meaning she wanted to go out) so I opened it and she ran out and sat between the cars. She refused to come in and spent about 30 minutes out there by herself, despite the fact that I left the door open for her.
She finally came in once the noise died down, but she was a mess. She stayed under my feet or in my lap the rest of the night. I had to cook dinner with her sitting between me and the stove.
The main thing left to do is add some decor. I am focused primarily on the large blank wall right now. I am considering a wall decal or a series of canvas paintings. It's driving me nuts. I also want to put up some shelving which will be a nightmare. I just need to do a little more shopping... Rocky will be so excited!
Monday, January 9, 2012
Random Updates
Well, things are moving right along. We have made considerable progress in the nursery and once it is finished I will post pics for all to see. Rocky did a great job with the chair rail. I am currently trying to organize the massive letters of the alphabet on one wall. I don't know if my OCD is helping or hindering the process...
My nesting, if that's what you want to call it, has been contagious. Either that or my constant nagging and the growing pile of "stuff" that needed to go in the attic. Rocky spent all day yesterday up there flooring it in so that all that junk would have a home since we lost an entire closet of space overnight thanks to Jake. I also came across a blog full of great household ideas, one of which I implemented with great success. The idea is to do one major chore each day (max 15 minutes) and in doing so your house is clean all the time. I was skeptical, but I worked out a schedule (and yes, I printed and posted it in the laundry room) and I started following it. I have been pleasantly surprised at how great it works out and it allows me to have my weekends open for relaxing rather than cleaning the entire house. I highly recommend it!
On the belly front, I'm pretty sure my boobs grew another few inches. I think they attribute to 50% of my weight gain. From what I can tell, the baby spends most of his time upside down with his feet in my ribs. I have a constant uncomfortableness that is making me nuts. And I'm pretty sure I can out fart my husband at this point. Sometimes they sneak out and I don't even know they're coming and it's getting more and more difficult to convince Rocky it was the dog.
We started thinking about child care for August and it is a lot more unsettling than I expected. Best case, we hire a nanny which is WAY out of the budget. If we could find another family and do a "nanny share" it would be perfect, but so far that isn't working out. We are weighing out options.
On the bright side, this little situation did motivate me, however, to get on top of a project I have been putting off for a while. For several years I have played with the notion of creating a teaching website full of resources that could somehow make me money. I originally thought it could just be spending money, but now I really want for it to take off and allow me to work from home, at least part time. I started researching because I really didn't want to exploit teachers. We are all doing the best we can with what we have and sharing ideas and resources among colleagues shouldn't cost money. I'm hoping that by sticking to my morals I have some good karma coming my way. I am now diligently building this website from the ground up (which is really a big pain because I know precious little about HTML) in the hopes of making something amazing out of it. Cross your fingers, say your prayers, and anything else that might send a little luck my way. It is a lot more work than I thought it would be in the beginning, but it is starting to at least take shape so we shall see how it goes.
My nesting, if that's what you want to call it, has been contagious. Either that or my constant nagging and the growing pile of "stuff" that needed to go in the attic. Rocky spent all day yesterday up there flooring it in so that all that junk would have a home since we lost an entire closet of space overnight thanks to Jake. I also came across a blog full of great household ideas, one of which I implemented with great success. The idea is to do one major chore each day (max 15 minutes) and in doing so your house is clean all the time. I was skeptical, but I worked out a schedule (and yes, I printed and posted it in the laundry room) and I started following it. I have been pleasantly surprised at how great it works out and it allows me to have my weekends open for relaxing rather than cleaning the entire house. I highly recommend it!
On the belly front, I'm pretty sure my boobs grew another few inches. I think they attribute to 50% of my weight gain. From what I can tell, the baby spends most of his time upside down with his feet in my ribs. I have a constant uncomfortableness that is making me nuts. And I'm pretty sure I can out fart my husband at this point. Sometimes they sneak out and I don't even know they're coming and it's getting more and more difficult to convince Rocky it was the dog.
We started thinking about child care for August and it is a lot more unsettling than I expected. Best case, we hire a nanny which is WAY out of the budget. If we could find another family and do a "nanny share" it would be perfect, but so far that isn't working out. We are weighing out options.
On the bright side, this little situation did motivate me, however, to get on top of a project I have been putting off for a while. For several years I have played with the notion of creating a teaching website full of resources that could somehow make me money. I originally thought it could just be spending money, but now I really want for it to take off and allow me to work from home, at least part time. I started researching because I really didn't want to exploit teachers. We are all doing the best we can with what we have and sharing ideas and resources among colleagues shouldn't cost money. I'm hoping that by sticking to my morals I have some good karma coming my way. I am now diligently building this website from the ground up (which is really a big pain because I know precious little about HTML) in the hopes of making something amazing out of it. Cross your fingers, say your prayers, and anything else that might send a little luck my way. It is a lot more work than I thought it would be in the beginning, but it is starting to at least take shape so we shall see how it goes.
Monday, January 2, 2012
The Hair "Down There"
We made it to 26 weeks! The belly seems HUGE now, but I guess it's all relative. Jake is about 2 pounds now and around 14 inches long according to the baby books. He definitely moves more and more these days and it is very noticeable. Yesterday he was sticking out of my side under my ribs. Good times.
25 Weeks
The newest development is my extremely over zealous hair growth. My sister has had to stay on top of my haircuts to prevent me from looking too shaggy. She gave me a really cute cut last month and within a week it had grown out beyond recognition. I just went back in over the holidays to have it thinned and it still takes a half hour to blow dry. My leg hair needs to be shaved about three times a week, but bending over isn't as easy as it used to be so we average about once a week. I'm sure my bikini area is out of control, but I haven't seen it in about a month, so we'll just have to guess on that one. I'm considering scheduling a waxing appointment soon just to keep things tidy. The most entertaining hair growth, however, has been the new ring of hair growing around my belly button, which is still an innie, but just barely. You know when you are out running errands and you see that one guy at the store with random hairs sticking out of the top of his T-shirt and you are a little grossed out... well that's my belly. It looks like Random Back Hair Guy. And just for fun, I'm going to show it off. I'm finding the farther along I get, the less dignity I have, so for your viewing pleasure...
I feel like I should be driving an 18 wheeler, eating a corn dog and drinking Natural Light at a rest stop somewhere in Tucson. I wonder if I can have my belly waxed when I go in for my bikini area...
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