Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Friday, July 17, 2009
I know...I know...
Yes...I haven't blogged in about 8 weeks. I know the ticker's expired. I know I need to update. I know...I know...I know...
If I post these...will you forgive me?
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Baby Day update 3
SOOO sorry for the lack of updates. We had him at 12:35 PM. VERY quick & very easy. God is so good. I was 4-5 centimeters sometime between 11:00-11:30 AM. That gives you an idea of how quickly things went. They gave me Phenegren for nausea around 11:30...that knocked me out until about 1/2 hour ago. Anyways...Alex is perfect. 8lbs 5oz. 21 inches long. Pictures to come later. I'm so blessed!!!
Baby Day Update 2
Baby Day Update 2: The epidural is in place. When I get uncomfortable, they just have to turn it on. My water has been broken, and the contractions have started. We're having an entire Ashlock family party up here. :) I've even gotten some snuggling time in with Emily. By the way...I'm feeling so much more calm at peace. God is soooo good! Thanks for the prayers. (Pictures at the end of the day...)
Baby Day Update...1
We're here at the hospital. After 3 vein attempts, the IV and Pitocin are finally started. God bless the 2nd nurse who got it almost painlessly. :) Other than Aaron dumping my ice chips in my lap, things are going well. :) Please pray....I"m nervous. :)
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Tomorrow's the Day! :)
Tomorrow's the day!!!! This time tomorrow night I'll be loving on my sweet baby boy. We're excited...and nervous. The house is clean. The laundry is done. The groceries are bought. The legs are shaved. The toenails are painted. Emily's in great hands, and I enjoyed a wonderful date with my hubby tonight. I think we are as ready as we possibly can be.
We have to be at the hospital at 5:30 AM. We're pretty sure they have wi-fi. It is my *intent* to update my blog and facebook through out the day. We'll give it our best shot. Probably depends on how good the epidural is... :)
Thanks in advance for all your prayers. I appreciate them more than you could ever know. If you could especially pray for peace and calm despite the pain, that would be helpful. Aaron thinks I'm already in early labor...I personally just think it's nerves. :)
I'm off to make an attempt at sleeping. If I can't sleep, I'll just enjoy the final moments of my wiggly baby squirming in my tummy. I'm going to miss that feeling...
We have to be at the hospital at 5:30 AM. We're pretty sure they have wi-fi. It is my *intent* to update my blog and facebook through out the day. We'll give it our best shot. Probably depends on how good the epidural is... :)
Thanks in advance for all your prayers. I appreciate them more than you could ever know. If you could especially pray for peace and calm despite the pain, that would be helpful. Aaron thinks I'm already in early labor...I personally just think it's nerves. :)
I'm off to make an attempt at sleeping. If I can't sleep, I'll just enjoy the final moments of my wiggly baby squirming in my tummy. I'm going to miss that feeling...
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Marcy
I have a friend named Marcy. This girl is one of the best friends God could have ever given me. Despite living several states away for several years, we still have a very special relationship that I'm SOOOO thankful for.
I'm told Marcy checks this blog...quite often. Her husband apparently "catches" her from time to time.
Marcy, this post is just for you. The next time Richard "catches" you...show him this. :)
I'm told Marcy checks this blog...quite often. Her husband apparently "catches" her from time to time.
Marcy, this post is just for you. The next time Richard "catches" you...show him this. :)
"25 Reasons Why I'm Thankful For A Friend Like You"
1. You understand the importance of "Old El Paso" taco seasoning...at midnight.
2. You know too well that camping and trains do NOT mix well.
3. "Father of the Bride 2"
4. I don't think there is anyone else I can go shopping with that I'll end up just sitting in the car talking with for an hour...or more.
5. You know the priceless value of browsing through funny cards in a store.
6.I can call you at a moments notice just to say "I'm having a melt down" ... and you do the same with me.
7. Chocolate chip pancakes
8. You understand that "jogging is bad for our health"...
9. You don't find it unreasonable when I say "I'm homesick for the beach!".
10. We were so excited and amazed that God worked it out for us to travel MANY miles to be at the birth of each other's first born.
11. You find and send the best cards.
12. "Eddie in a bathrobe" has special meaning for you.
13. You're the one person who doesn't mind when I listen to the same song over and over and over and over again.
14. You love your pets...
15. You cleaned my house after Emily was born.
16. "Bertha" has a fond place in your heart.
17. You appreciate a good Disney classic.
18. Sometimes...words just aren't required.
19. A phone call makes Kansas seem not quite as far.
20. Laughter over nothing is the best kind.
21. I can be real with you...and you don't mind what/who that is.
22. You probably have a Wesco hot chocolate mug somewhere in your house.
23. Even if you don't have a Wesco hot chocolate mug, I KNOW you have the movie "Chances Are".
24. You have an incredibly cute little boy...that my little girl STILL talks about.
25. I know you'll cry when you read this. :)
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Baby Update
God is so good! Yesterday, at my appointment, Alex was in a heads down position! :) I'm so thankful the doctor didn't have to turn him. What a relief! (Not to mention I'm soooo much more comfortable than when he was side-to-side. That was pretty painful!)
I am scheduled to be induced next Thursday, May 21st...if he doesn't arrive before then.
We are ready, excited, at peace and just savoring every minute of this adventure. Can't wait to see how it all unfolds. It's neat to know that know matter what, I'll be a mommy again within 10 days.
Love it!
I am scheduled to be induced next Thursday, May 21st...if he doesn't arrive before then.
We are ready, excited, at peace and just savoring every minute of this adventure. Can't wait to see how it all unfolds. It's neat to know that know matter what, I'll be a mommy again within 10 days.
Love it!
Thursday, May 07, 2009
My Silly 4 Year Old...
Alex started moving while Emily and I were snuggling in a chair tonight. I asked her if she wanted to talk to him. To which she responded by saying...
"Hey Alex...How's the business going?"
Where does she get this from??? She's "4"!!!
Needless to say she had Mommy laughing, and we called Daddy right away to share the silly story.
I sure do love that girl! :)
"Hey Alex...How's the business going?"
Where does she get this from??? She's "4"!!!
Needless to say she had Mommy laughing, and we called Daddy right away to share the silly story.
I sure do love that girl! :)
Monday, May 04, 2009
37 week update...please pray :)
I had my 37 week doctor appointment today. I learned that my son has an ornery streak...just like his daddy. :)
At past appointments, Alex has been in the appropriate "head down position". Today, however, the doctor informed me that he has turned and is now in a "transverse" (side to side position.) His head is on the right side of my tummy and his bottom is on the left.
The doctor is hopeful that Alex will turn again before my 38th week appointment next Monday. However, if he doesn't, we'll have to take some active measures. If the doctor finds that Alex is still in a transverse position next Monday, then he will put me in the hospital next Tuesday or Thursday. At the hospital, my doctor will try to manipulate Alex into a heads down position manually. This means he will goop up my tummy with gel and push...really hard. (ow!) If this procedure is successful, the doctor will then go ahead and induce labor in order to prevent Alex from turning again. If it's not successful, we will be looking at a c-section. (Though, I'm not sure if it would happen that day or later down the road.)
I know that the reality of all of this is not that bad. After all, we live in a day and age where Alex and I should be perfectly fine through all of this...regardless of how he is delivered and what position he is in. For that, I am VERY thankful.
However, my 37 week, hormonal self is rather nervous and teary.
I've really been praying that God would allow me to go into labor on my own, have a natural birth without a c-section & that Aaron would be with me when I go into labor. So, this appointment completely went against my "plans". (Hate it when that happens!) Having a healthy baby boy is obviously my priority, and I'll just have to accept however God sees fit to make that happen.
In addition to the appointment today effecting my emotions, I'm actually in quite a bit of pain when I try to walk or use my left leg for anything. I think Alex is hitting a nerve because of the position that he is in. You should see me trying to hobble around...it's probably quite comical. It really hurts, though, and it's very difficult to move or get in a comfortable position.
The other thing is that I'm REALLY missing my parents right now. My dad will come down the day I go into labor...or however this all unfolds. However, my heart really hurts for mom to be with him...and for them to come and stay awhile. I'm so thankful for Aaron and his family. There support is incredible and is such a gift. Telling you I miss my family is just my heart being honest,though. It hurts...much more than the pain in my leg.
Here are some things I'm praying about...I'd be most grateful if you would pray with me as we come to your mind:
1. Praying that Alex will turn on his own.
2. Praying that God will give me a peace of heart and mind like only He can do for my 37 week hormonal self. :)
3. Praying that Alex will be safe and healthy.
4. Praying that the labor will go well if I have to be induced. As of right now, my cervix is no where near ready...which can make an induction even more intense.
5. Praying that God will help me to be the mother and wife that I need to be as we transition to a family of four. I'm finding myself wanting to savor every possible moment with Emily just as we are. I'm praying she transitions well, and that I'm sensitive to her needs.
I do want to say that I'm thankful that God is in charge here...and that I know I can trust Him. This is only a small moment in the grand scheme of our lives. I know we will be fine...and I'm thankful for His goodness and grace.
At past appointments, Alex has been in the appropriate "head down position". Today, however, the doctor informed me that he has turned and is now in a "transverse" (side to side position.) His head is on the right side of my tummy and his bottom is on the left.
The doctor is hopeful that Alex will turn again before my 38th week appointment next Monday. However, if he doesn't, we'll have to take some active measures. If the doctor finds that Alex is still in a transverse position next Monday, then he will put me in the hospital next Tuesday or Thursday. At the hospital, my doctor will try to manipulate Alex into a heads down position manually. This means he will goop up my tummy with gel and push...really hard. (ow!) If this procedure is successful, the doctor will then go ahead and induce labor in order to prevent Alex from turning again. If it's not successful, we will be looking at a c-section. (Though, I'm not sure if it would happen that day or later down the road.)
I know that the reality of all of this is not that bad. After all, we live in a day and age where Alex and I should be perfectly fine through all of this...regardless of how he is delivered and what position he is in. For that, I am VERY thankful.
However, my 37 week, hormonal self is rather nervous and teary.
I've really been praying that God would allow me to go into labor on my own, have a natural birth without a c-section & that Aaron would be with me when I go into labor. So, this appointment completely went against my "plans". (Hate it when that happens!) Having a healthy baby boy is obviously my priority, and I'll just have to accept however God sees fit to make that happen.
In addition to the appointment today effecting my emotions, I'm actually in quite a bit of pain when I try to walk or use my left leg for anything. I think Alex is hitting a nerve because of the position that he is in. You should see me trying to hobble around...it's probably quite comical. It really hurts, though, and it's very difficult to move or get in a comfortable position.
The other thing is that I'm REALLY missing my parents right now. My dad will come down the day I go into labor...or however this all unfolds. However, my heart really hurts for mom to be with him...and for them to come and stay awhile. I'm so thankful for Aaron and his family. There support is incredible and is such a gift. Telling you I miss my family is just my heart being honest,though. It hurts...much more than the pain in my leg.
Here are some things I'm praying about...I'd be most grateful if you would pray with me as we come to your mind:
1. Praying that Alex will turn on his own.
2. Praying that God will give me a peace of heart and mind like only He can do for my 37 week hormonal self. :)
3. Praying that Alex will be safe and healthy.
4. Praying that the labor will go well if I have to be induced. As of right now, my cervix is no where near ready...which can make an induction even more intense.
5. Praying that God will help me to be the mother and wife that I need to be as we transition to a family of four. I'm finding myself wanting to savor every possible moment with Emily just as we are. I'm praying she transitions well, and that I'm sensitive to her needs.
I do want to say that I'm thankful that God is in charge here...and that I know I can trust Him. This is only a small moment in the grand scheme of our lives. I know we will be fine...and I'm thankful for His goodness and grace.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Almost there...
We're almost there! I'll be 37 weeks this coming Sunday. I'm getting VERY excited to meet this little boy that's been squirming inside of me. Things have been going pretty well. While I'm not super miserable yet, I'm at the point where if he came today...I would be happy.
The pregnancy itself is still progressing nicely without complications. However, I have managed to come down with a case of the "shingles". Yuck!!!! Fortunatley, the worst is over and I seem to have had a very mild case. I feel like God has been truly watching out for me. Some people put their pain and misery level at a "10" when sick with this virus. While I've had some pain and itching, it's been more of an annoyance than anything. I consider this a tremendous blessing...especially being in my 9th month of pregnancy. The doctor has assured me that Alex won't be effected by the virus. This was obviously my main concern, so I was very thankful to hear this!
The big "To-Do" list is just about finished. Though I'm honestly at the point where there is nothing more that really "HAS" to be done. So, that's a pretty good feeling. I'm tackling the few remaining items as time and energy allow. :)
Aaron and Emily are gearing up for the "big event", too. Both of them are getting pretty excited. I'm not due until May 24th, but Aaron and I are predicting Mother's Day weekend. We really have no concrete reasoning other than the fact that there is a full moon that weekend. I personally think Alex's arrival would be the best Mother's Day present a girl could ask for. :) We shall see!
I guess that's about all there is to report. We're praying for God's protection over the baby and myself and that things will just happen in His perfect timing. I cherish the fact that I know we are resting safely in His hands.
The pregnancy itself is still progressing nicely without complications. However, I have managed to come down with a case of the "shingles". Yuck!!!! Fortunatley, the worst is over and I seem to have had a very mild case. I feel like God has been truly watching out for me. Some people put their pain and misery level at a "10" when sick with this virus. While I've had some pain and itching, it's been more of an annoyance than anything. I consider this a tremendous blessing...especially being in my 9th month of pregnancy. The doctor has assured me that Alex won't be effected by the virus. This was obviously my main concern, so I was very thankful to hear this!
The big "To-Do" list is just about finished. Though I'm honestly at the point where there is nothing more that really "HAS" to be done. So, that's a pretty good feeling. I'm tackling the few remaining items as time and energy allow. :)
Aaron and Emily are gearing up for the "big event", too. Both of them are getting pretty excited. I'm not due until May 24th, but Aaron and I are predicting Mother's Day weekend. We really have no concrete reasoning other than the fact that there is a full moon that weekend. I personally think Alex's arrival would be the best Mother's Day present a girl could ask for. :) We shall see!
I guess that's about all there is to report. We're praying for God's protection over the baby and myself and that things will just happen in His perfect timing. I cherish the fact that I know we are resting safely in His hands.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Thursday, April 09, 2009
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
My day...
...started off with uncertainty, proceeded with a trip to the Labor and Delivery floor of the hospital, and is ending at home with a hot water bottle behind my back.
I'm glad I'm at home. It's really too early for Alex to come. He would probably be okay in the long run if he came today, but I don't want him to have to spend extra time in the hospital.
Aaron and his parents are pretty convinced that he's going to make and early appearance, though. Especially since the nurse commented about how low he is already. We actually think he dropped yesterday....thus causing the new and fairly uncomfortable pain I've been experiencing. This "pain" was coming at regular 5 minute intervals this morning between 6-7:30am.
I kind of had a meltdown yesterday. I was hurting and tired. Not to mention overwhelmed by the fact that there is still so much that *has* to be done before Alex comes. (I think reality set in of how quickly he really might arrive.) Plus, I was really missing my mom...and dad. I remembered how they came for a quick visit when I melted down a couple of weeks before Emily was born...and how my mom came to stay with me the week before she came. Those were special times...not to be repeated this pregnancy.
I'm better now, though. Still hurting, but had a good nap today after I came home from the hospital. After reviewing my to-do list through practical eyes (instead of crazed nesting ones) I realized there is actually very little that HAS to be done before Alex comes....and my mother-in-law gave up a day of her vacation to spend with me at the hospital today. I'm very blessed to have her in my life. She feels more like a mother than a mother-in-law. A true gift from God.
So...that was our day. Now we just sit back and keep waiting. I'm sure I'll be tying up those loose ends on my to do list this weekend...in fact you can probably count on it! I'm still stunned at how quickly Alex *could* be here, but God's in charge of that department...and I'm so grateful for that fact. He's blessed me with such a good pregnancy. I know He'll keep His loving hand on us for the rest.
PS. I was reminded today of the fact that I will DEFINITLEY be asking for that epidural. :) I'm such a wimp!
I'm glad I'm at home. It's really too early for Alex to come. He would probably be okay in the long run if he came today, but I don't want him to have to spend extra time in the hospital.
Aaron and his parents are pretty convinced that he's going to make and early appearance, though. Especially since the nurse commented about how low he is already. We actually think he dropped yesterday....thus causing the new and fairly uncomfortable pain I've been experiencing. This "pain" was coming at regular 5 minute intervals this morning between 6-7:30am.
I kind of had a meltdown yesterday. I was hurting and tired. Not to mention overwhelmed by the fact that there is still so much that *has* to be done before Alex comes. (I think reality set in of how quickly he really might arrive.) Plus, I was really missing my mom...and dad. I remembered how they came for a quick visit when I melted down a couple of weeks before Emily was born...and how my mom came to stay with me the week before she came. Those were special times...not to be repeated this pregnancy.
I'm better now, though. Still hurting, but had a good nap today after I came home from the hospital. After reviewing my to-do list through practical eyes (instead of crazed nesting ones) I realized there is actually very little that HAS to be done before Alex comes....and my mother-in-law gave up a day of her vacation to spend with me at the hospital today. I'm very blessed to have her in my life. She feels more like a mother than a mother-in-law. A true gift from God.
So...that was our day. Now we just sit back and keep waiting. I'm sure I'll be tying up those loose ends on my to do list this weekend...in fact you can probably count on it! I'm still stunned at how quickly Alex *could* be here, but God's in charge of that department...and I'm so grateful for that fact. He's blessed me with such a good pregnancy. I know He'll keep His loving hand on us for the rest.
PS. I was reminded today of the fact that I will DEFINITLEY be asking for that epidural. :) I'm such a wimp!
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Flower Girl
Yesterday, two of our friends got married. They asked Emily to be their flower girl. She was sooooo excited and totally in her element. For the girl who lives to dress up and is already talking about getting married someday...this was the event of her dreams. She did a GREAT job and we were VERY proud of her. She lifted her dress up in front of everybody only once and she waved to us about 4 times. Oh....and she did NOT pick her nose. (Quite the acheivement!) She marched down the aisle and threw the petals (evenly) like a pro. She even walked back down the aisle arm-in-arm with the ring bearer at the end of the ceremony. Note in the video below WHO was actually walking WHO down the aisle. This girl will have no problem getting a husband someday. She'll just tell her choice groom that it's time to get married and she'll drag him down the aisle. :)
It was a very special moment for our little family. Thanks, Tony and Jama, for letting us share in your day!!! :) :) :)
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Just 'Cause I Like "Random" Lists...
1. 4 years ago at this time, I was in labor.
2. My husband has been experiencing labor pains of his own over the past 36 hours.
3. The emergency waiting room is not a fun place for a person with kidney stones to have to sit & wait.
4. The IV drugs they give once you get a room makes the wait worth it.
5. Emily LOVES to watch "Alf" reruns on Hulu....almost as much as she loves to snuggle and watch "I Love Lucy".
6. I'm due to have a baby in like...9 weeks.
7. I'm baffled as to how my body will accomodate the necessary growth of this baby that will occur in the next 9 weeks. I feel so huge already.
8. Emily told me that "Emily" (from Clifford the Big Red Dog) had the "Chicker Pops" (read: Chicken Pox). She informed me of this on Tuesday...which was "St. Patches Day".
9. I was a crabby driver today.
10. Aaron and I were talking recently about the fact that Emily might make a good nurse someday. She's got a pretty compassionate heart with just the right amount of bossinesss. If one of us isn't feeling well, she tells us that we need to lay down...go potty...get a drink...etc.
11. I'm really scratching my head over the fact that she turns 4 tomorrow.
12. I feel like she's grown up even more over the past 2 weeks. The things she says/does are amazing to us.
13. We had a fun tickle fight today.
14. It's nice having Aaron home tonight...despite the fact that it's because he's "out of commission".
15. I have such a hankering to go camping. Yet, I don't think this is the summer to do it. Somehow I don't think camping and a new baby would go well together.
16. For two years in a row we have wanted to take Emily to Chuck E. Cheese on her birthday and not had success. Last year, Aaron's dad collapsed and had to be taken to the hospital. This year...well....like a baby and camping, I don't think kidney stones and Chuck E. Cheese would mix.
17. Alex is moving a lot tonight.
18. I think the mouse at Chuck E. Cheese is creepy.
19. If I can't go camping, I wish I could at least have a really good S'More.
20. Alex is using my bladder for a punching bag. Gotta go!
2. My husband has been experiencing labor pains of his own over the past 36 hours.
3. The emergency waiting room is not a fun place for a person with kidney stones to have to sit & wait.
4. The IV drugs they give once you get a room makes the wait worth it.
5. Emily LOVES to watch "Alf" reruns on Hulu....almost as much as she loves to snuggle and watch "I Love Lucy".
6. I'm due to have a baby in like...9 weeks.
7. I'm baffled as to how my body will accomodate the necessary growth of this baby that will occur in the next 9 weeks. I feel so huge already.
8. Emily told me that "Emily" (from Clifford the Big Red Dog) had the "Chicker Pops" (read: Chicken Pox). She informed me of this on Tuesday...which was "St. Patches Day".
9. I was a crabby driver today.
10. Aaron and I were talking recently about the fact that Emily might make a good nurse someday. She's got a pretty compassionate heart with just the right amount of bossinesss. If one of us isn't feeling well, she tells us that we need to lay down...go potty...get a drink...etc.
11. I'm really scratching my head over the fact that she turns 4 tomorrow.
12. I feel like she's grown up even more over the past 2 weeks. The things she says/does are amazing to us.
13. We had a fun tickle fight today.
14. It's nice having Aaron home tonight...despite the fact that it's because he's "out of commission".
15. I have such a hankering to go camping. Yet, I don't think this is the summer to do it. Somehow I don't think camping and a new baby would go well together.
16. For two years in a row we have wanted to take Emily to Chuck E. Cheese on her birthday and not had success. Last year, Aaron's dad collapsed and had to be taken to the hospital. This year...well....like a baby and camping, I don't think kidney stones and Chuck E. Cheese would mix.
17. Alex is moving a lot tonight.
18. I think the mouse at Chuck E. Cheese is creepy.
19. If I can't go camping, I wish I could at least have a really good S'More.
20. Alex is using my bladder for a punching bag. Gotta go!
Saturday, March 07, 2009
It's 4:47 AM...
...on a Saturday morning and I'm up and ready to start the day. If I knew how to put the crib together myself, I would. Alas, I wouldn't have a clue where to start. So, I decided to pour some *energy* into a greatly overdue blog post instead. :)
Let me just start out by asking if you have noticed my baby ticker recently at the top of the page. I swear it's different from any baby ticker that I have EVER seen. While most just seem to creep along slowly, mine flies along at an alarmingly fast rate. Honestly...I didn't know it was possible for a pregnancy to go by so fast. I feel like I just took a pregnancy test yesterday, and I now only have 78 days left until my due date! Unbelievable!
I think I owe this in part to having such a WONDERFUL pregnancy. God has REALLY blessed me. I have felt great and have had very few minor complaints. Maybe that old wives' tail about boys being easier on their mommies is true. I've really just been cherishing this special time in my life...trying to savor every moment of it.
Alex seems to be healthy as far as we can see. He's definitley a fiesty little guy. I just LOVE feeling him wiggle and squirm inside. To say it's an amazing feeling is such an understatement. My main source of entertainment these days is watching my stomache, and grabbing the hand of the nearest family member/stranger/mailman/lady in line at the grocery store so they can share in the experience of feeling his latest boxing match. Yes...a slight exaggeration, but I'm sure my family thinks my obsession with my tummy is getting a little old. :) Except for Emily, that is. I think she shares an equal level of fascination. She loves to talk to Alex hoping he'll kick her in response. I love how quietly she talks to him and how her eyes and face just LIGHT up when she feels him. It's so precious. Melts this mommy's heart everytime. She's going to be such a good big sister. I just love her so much.
Let's see...what else is there to report pregnancy wise? Hmm....I've been nesting like crazy ever since sometime in December. This has been great for my now non-existent-for-several-months-laundry pile. My house has stayed in good shape and the dishes are rarely a stressful thing anymore. I'm VERY prepared for the baby. With the exception of a few items I need to purchase, my hospital bag has been packed for at least a month. The furniture, car seats & strollers are washed up and ready to go. A swing and bouncy seat have taken up residence in our living room, and I even have a garbage bag in the diaper pail. Craziness....I know. It makes me almost wish I could have this pregnancy-induced obsession ALL the time. My husband isn't sure what to think. He doesn't mind, of course. Except for maybe those times when I'm up at midnight INSISTING that WE have to figure out how to put the bassinet back together after I took it apart to wash. He's been pretty patient & helpful, though. He's been willing to do things like give up a lunch hour toward the cause of sanitizing and preparing our Pack-N-Play. I've tried to hold myself in check and not drive him to batty. Little does he know how it's taking every ounce of will power to NOT wake him up right now so we can set up the crib. :) Ahhh nesting....there's nothing like it.
Now that I'm entering the stage of pregnancy where it IS starting to get a bit uncomfortable and my energy is slowing down some, I'm glad for the last few crazy nesting months. I'd like to give our house a good spring cleaning over the next two weeks & then make up some meals to freeze. After that, I'm just about as prepared as I know how to be. (Even the birth announcement envelopes are stamped and addressed.) I'm glad for that, because I'm realizing that if I were just starting now, I don't think I would have the energy for it all. I'm mostly happy about it, though, because I really want to take the last couple of months and enjoy some special time with Emily. The weather is going to be getting nicer, and I want to make the most of it with her before things change so drastically in our family. I've cherished the last (almost) 4 years of her little life and presence in our home. It's going to be quite different for us (and her) having two children to divide our attention between. I'm a bit nervous about that, but mostly excited.
I'm also nervous about this whole being "a mom of a little boy" thing. I get Emily. She's a girl...like me. What's it going to be like connecting with a little boy? I know this is silly, and don't misunderstand me. I'm madly in love with Alex and CAN'T WAIT to meet him. I wouldn't trade him for a girl for anything. I just know it's going to be so different having a boy than a girl, and I'm wondering if I'm cut out for it. I know God must think so, or he wouldn't have blessed me with a son. I just still have these nagging thoughts in the back of my mind that really make me wonder what it's going to be like. (Potty training...the amount of cuddling he'll tolerate...snakes, spiders, bugs...more *exciting* diaper changes...etc)
I'll never forget our ultrasound moment though....you know, the one where we found out we were having a boy. I burst into tears of happiness. I felt so complete. I was going to experience both a girl and a boy. How rich can you get?
*Note: This is the part where all you moms out there of little boys get to comment and tell me how silly I'm being. :) *
**Another Note: I seem to forget in my pregnant daze how much I loved babysitting a little guy from church when I was growing up. I started watching him at 7 months old and he was 10 when he was in our wedding. I got pretty attached to him and he totally made me want a boy at some point in my life.**
Let's see....I'm also pretty nervous about labor this time around. I think knowing what to expect makes me a bit more uptight about it. I had some pretty severe stomache aches this past summer that reminded me of labor. Each time, I thought to myself that we would need to adopt if we ever wanted our family to grow more. Alas, here I am...gearing up for labor. For all you women out there who make it look so easy and effortless WITHOUT pain medicine...I am NOT one of you! I do NOT have a high pain tolerance (hey...I even threw up last time!) and I will be VERY glad to let my insurance company fund the anesthesiologist's summer vacation. I admire you...I want to be like you...but I will also be asking for the epidural from the moment my feet hit the hospital entrance door. I just hope it doesn't wear off this time... :)
The truth is, I know I survived the first time around, and I know I'll survive again. I'm glad God has given me another chance to go through it, and I pray I can go through labor and not have to deal with a c-section. Emily was worth every ounce of pain...and I know Alex will be worth it too. My memories of her birth are pretty precious. Fortunatley, as the time draws nearer, my excitement about meeting Alex is starting to outweight the pre-labor nerves. Besides, they say sometimes the 2nd time around is easier and shorter. Maybe we can shoot for 24 hours this time instead of 26!! :) :) :)
Well, it's 5:51 AM. Still too early to wake Aaron up to work on the crib (Drat!). Guess I'll try to doze a bit more. :) Toodles for now!
Let me just start out by asking if you have noticed my baby ticker recently at the top of the page. I swear it's different from any baby ticker that I have EVER seen. While most just seem to creep along slowly, mine flies along at an alarmingly fast rate. Honestly...I didn't know it was possible for a pregnancy to go by so fast. I feel like I just took a pregnancy test yesterday, and I now only have 78 days left until my due date! Unbelievable!
I think I owe this in part to having such a WONDERFUL pregnancy. God has REALLY blessed me. I have felt great and have had very few minor complaints. Maybe that old wives' tail about boys being easier on their mommies is true. I've really just been cherishing this special time in my life...trying to savor every moment of it.
Alex seems to be healthy as far as we can see. He's definitley a fiesty little guy. I just LOVE feeling him wiggle and squirm inside. To say it's an amazing feeling is such an understatement. My main source of entertainment these days is watching my stomache, and grabbing the hand of the nearest family member/stranger/mailman/lady in line at the grocery store so they can share in the experience of feeling his latest boxing match. Yes...a slight exaggeration, but I'm sure my family thinks my obsession with my tummy is getting a little old. :) Except for Emily, that is. I think she shares an equal level of fascination. She loves to talk to Alex hoping he'll kick her in response. I love how quietly she talks to him and how her eyes and face just LIGHT up when she feels him. It's so precious. Melts this mommy's heart everytime. She's going to be such a good big sister. I just love her so much.
Let's see...what else is there to report pregnancy wise? Hmm....I've been nesting like crazy ever since sometime in December. This has been great for my now non-existent-for-several-months-laundry pile. My house has stayed in good shape and the dishes are rarely a stressful thing anymore. I'm VERY prepared for the baby. With the exception of a few items I need to purchase, my hospital bag has been packed for at least a month. The furniture, car seats & strollers are washed up and ready to go. A swing and bouncy seat have taken up residence in our living room, and I even have a garbage bag in the diaper pail. Craziness....I know. It makes me almost wish I could have this pregnancy-induced obsession ALL the time. My husband isn't sure what to think. He doesn't mind, of course. Except for maybe those times when I'm up at midnight INSISTING that WE have to figure out how to put the bassinet back together after I took it apart to wash. He's been pretty patient & helpful, though. He's been willing to do things like give up a lunch hour toward the cause of sanitizing and preparing our Pack-N-Play. I've tried to hold myself in check and not drive him to batty. Little does he know how it's taking every ounce of will power to NOT wake him up right now so we can set up the crib. :) Ahhh nesting....there's nothing like it.
Now that I'm entering the stage of pregnancy where it IS starting to get a bit uncomfortable and my energy is slowing down some, I'm glad for the last few crazy nesting months. I'd like to give our house a good spring cleaning over the next two weeks & then make up some meals to freeze. After that, I'm just about as prepared as I know how to be. (Even the birth announcement envelopes are stamped and addressed.) I'm glad for that, because I'm realizing that if I were just starting now, I don't think I would have the energy for it all. I'm mostly happy about it, though, because I really want to take the last couple of months and enjoy some special time with Emily. The weather is going to be getting nicer, and I want to make the most of it with her before things change so drastically in our family. I've cherished the last (almost) 4 years of her little life and presence in our home. It's going to be quite different for us (and her) having two children to divide our attention between. I'm a bit nervous about that, but mostly excited.
I'm also nervous about this whole being "a mom of a little boy" thing. I get Emily. She's a girl...like me. What's it going to be like connecting with a little boy? I know this is silly, and don't misunderstand me. I'm madly in love with Alex and CAN'T WAIT to meet him. I wouldn't trade him for a girl for anything. I just know it's going to be so different having a boy than a girl, and I'm wondering if I'm cut out for it. I know God must think so, or he wouldn't have blessed me with a son. I just still have these nagging thoughts in the back of my mind that really make me wonder what it's going to be like. (Potty training...the amount of cuddling he'll tolerate...snakes, spiders, bugs...more *exciting* diaper changes...etc)
I'll never forget our ultrasound moment though....you know, the one where we found out we were having a boy. I burst into tears of happiness. I felt so complete. I was going to experience both a girl and a boy. How rich can you get?
*Note: This is the part where all you moms out there of little boys get to comment and tell me how silly I'm being. :) *
**Another Note: I seem to forget in my pregnant daze how much I loved babysitting a little guy from church when I was growing up. I started watching him at 7 months old and he was 10 when he was in our wedding. I got pretty attached to him and he totally made me want a boy at some point in my life.**
Let's see....I'm also pretty nervous about labor this time around. I think knowing what to expect makes me a bit more uptight about it. I had some pretty severe stomache aches this past summer that reminded me of labor. Each time, I thought to myself that we would need to adopt if we ever wanted our family to grow more. Alas, here I am...gearing up for labor. For all you women out there who make it look so easy and effortless WITHOUT pain medicine...I am NOT one of you! I do NOT have a high pain tolerance (hey...I even threw up last time!) and I will be VERY glad to let my insurance company fund the anesthesiologist's summer vacation. I admire you...I want to be like you...but I will also be asking for the epidural from the moment my feet hit the hospital entrance door. I just hope it doesn't wear off this time... :)
The truth is, I know I survived the first time around, and I know I'll survive again. I'm glad God has given me another chance to go through it, and I pray I can go through labor and not have to deal with a c-section. Emily was worth every ounce of pain...and I know Alex will be worth it too. My memories of her birth are pretty precious. Fortunatley, as the time draws nearer, my excitement about meeting Alex is starting to outweight the pre-labor nerves. Besides, they say sometimes the 2nd time around is easier and shorter. Maybe we can shoot for 24 hours this time instead of 26!! :) :) :)
Well, it's 5:51 AM. Still too early to wake Aaron up to work on the crib (Drat!). Guess I'll try to doze a bit more. :) Toodles for now!
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