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Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Busting Out!
My Co-worker informed me today that my zipper was down. I quickly zipped it up, only to discover that it was down again. All day long I did this. So either my zipper is broke, or it may be time to start thinking about breaking out the Maternity jeans. I don't want to give up my skinnys, and hate to buy a new pair of jeans, even though they probably have a skinny leg Maternity-
not in the budget right now.
Ahhhh, the joys of motherhood. Hee hee.
Hope you all are having a good Tuesday.
We're trying to get back on an earlier sleep schedule. I hate to put her down so early bc it means that we have less time together. She called for me for 10 minutes straight or longer. Broke my heart, I want to spend more time with her, but getting her up in the morning before daycare has been a nightmare. She is exhausted, and hates to be rushed to get dressed and leave. Waking her up even earlier seems like torture, so to bed earlier it is. Hopefully, our struggles in the morning will be easier now if she is more rested. And I won't have to rush out the door at daycare as she cries and screams my name. I left in tears today. It's so hard for me. I hate leaving her.
I hate to think what abandonment issues I am engraining into her personality leaving her in tears and cries everyday bc I have to work. How much easier our lives would be if I didn't have to work. Last week when she was sick, she slept till 9 am, even 10 am. Breaks my heart to think how much sleep she is loosing out on bc we have to wake up at the crack of dawn. And she didn't have to rush out the door last week, and since she went with my dad a few days, I let her stay in her jammies which she loved. Hopefully, this is better for her, and we can save on the tears and back and forth in the morning. That will make me feel better though it's hard to put her down earlier, bc I miss out on time together with her.
XOXO
Lindsay
not in the budget right now.
Ahhhh, the joys of motherhood. Hee hee.
Hope you all are having a good Tuesday.
We're trying to get back on an earlier sleep schedule. I hate to put her down so early bc it means that we have less time together. She called for me for 10 minutes straight or longer. Broke my heart, I want to spend more time with her, but getting her up in the morning before daycare has been a nightmare. She is exhausted, and hates to be rushed to get dressed and leave. Waking her up even earlier seems like torture, so to bed earlier it is. Hopefully, our struggles in the morning will be easier now if she is more rested. And I won't have to rush out the door at daycare as she cries and screams my name. I left in tears today. It's so hard for me. I hate leaving her.
I hate to think what abandonment issues I am engraining into her personality leaving her in tears and cries everyday bc I have to work. How much easier our lives would be if I didn't have to work. Last week when she was sick, she slept till 9 am, even 10 am. Breaks my heart to think how much sleep she is loosing out on bc we have to wake up at the crack of dawn. And she didn't have to rush out the door last week, and since she went with my dad a few days, I let her stay in her jammies which she loved. Hopefully, this is better for her, and we can save on the tears and back and forth in the morning. That will make me feel better though it's hard to put her down earlier, bc I miss out on time together with her.
XOXO
Lindsay
Monday, February 14, 2011
Happy Hearts Day!
This is how I felt today driving Nikolina to daycare. I had Valentines and Valentine Goodie Bags for her class, and teachers. Heart shaped pink/red Iced Sugar Cookies for my colleagues at work, kitty/puppy Valentines with Pink Tootsie Pops for my co-workers and a Special Heart Box for all my Valentines. Spent the weekend baking/cooking Valentine themed food and making Valentines for our family. As I was driving in my car, there was no sign anywhere that it was Valentined Day, and I thought what a shame, "there should be hearts in the sky."
Thought this was sweet.
and
for you Valentines Day Haters, this made me smile...
This made me laugh....
Vulgar for Valentines Day and a Momma, but funny none the less.
Hope you were able to share this special day with someone you LOVE!
XOXO
New Mommy
Friday, February 11, 2011
Happy Hearts Day!
I hope you all have a Great V-Day weekend, and V-Day! Hope you get to spend time with your lovies and your hubbies! I am making the hubs and Nik Red Velvet Pancakes this weekend a Spaghetti dinner (original I know, trying to budget, ha) and I have some Sugar Cookie dough frozen from Christmas and I hope to make Iced Heart Sugar Cookies this wekend, but they are so time consuming, I am exicted but know that I will be exhausted by the end of the process.
Hoping to make some Valentines with Nik tomorrow or Sunday for our family. I wanted to get them completed today and mailed, before/on V-day, but with Nik sick and a hard time getting her to nap again after she breiefly fell asleep and woke up, they didn't happen today. Poor pumpkin, I know she was tired, but she just would not go down for her nap thsi afternoon. She lay in there talking to herself for an hour I swear before she fell asleep, saying things like "Mommy, I did It," "Mommy slow down," "Hi Puppy," "No, Ella," and other random things. It was kind of funny, but my heart was breaking, bc I know she needs the sleep to get better.
I had hoped to take some pics of Nik this weekend in V-day day attire, but with her sick, I just don't have the heart to do it, and have to work all week next week, so will have to put that off maybe till she is better. She woke up with a fever and cold early Tuesday morning at 3:30/4:30 AM? and has had a fever off and on and horrible congestion, trying to get into her chest ever since. I had hoped she would be on the up end of it now, but she just can't seem to break it. Maybe she keeps re-infecting herself or Maybe she's not getting enough nutrients since she's not that interested in food. She does want milk all day, but I have heard that milk makes congestion worse, so I am almost thinking I should start giving her some low sugar applejuice in place of some of the milk. I have been watering some of it down so she's not getting to much, but afraid she's not getting enough, ha!
I am going to make a Valentine box for Nik to put her Valentines in, and one for me. I am in charge of the Valentines Day party for my colleagues at work (well it was my idea), and I am in charge of all the "moral boosters" at my work is what they call them, parties/celebrations is what I call them. I told my team that they have to bring sweets and also Valentines for everyone. They all laughed and said, I was back in grade school, but by the end of this week, everyone was talking about it and making Valentine boxes to put ther Valentines in. Who doesn't love giving anf receiving Valentines? And, making little Valentine treat baggies for all Nik's "classmates" at her "preschool"/daycare, and my nieces and nephew. So excited!!
Hope you all have a good one! Happy Hearts Day! XOXO
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Pregnancy: Week 22
***BIG SONOGRAM TODAY*** Hubs and Nik came along!
DATE: February 10, 2011
How far along: 22 Weeks
Total Weight Gained: Unknown, never weighed myself before baby (insane I know)
Current Weight: 132.8
(seems high this far along, guess I better lay off the Ghiradeli and Organic Chocolate Chip Cookies, ha ha)
Weeks 22-24 (Month 5): Papaya Our Baby is a Papaya!! I LOVE that word! Good Lord, as big as my tummy is, I hope that baby is bigger than a Papaya or else I am going to be in trouble!
Average size: 10.5-11.8 inches, 12.7-20.8 oz.
Nipples are sprouting, and face is fully formed!
Your Baby: Month 5
Watch what you say -- baby is now able to hear outside noise from down in the womb. Studies show that baby finds gentle music and your own voice most soothing. Nipples are starting to sprout, and that little face is fully formed. And, baby's starting to settle into sleep cycles, snoozing about 12 to 14 hours a day. It shouldn't be hard to figure out when -- just pay attention to those kicks as they start and stop.
Maternity Clothes: No. Ironically my jeans still fit, at least one pair do. But starting the get tighter at the button/fly.
Sleep: Good. Sleeping on my left side, which I always do anyway. A pillow between my legs is most comfortable, but I usually wake up and it's somehwere else in the bed or on the floor.
Best Moment of the Week: Sonogram today. Seeing you move, and knowing you are healthy and growing right on track. The sono-tech had the baby play peek-a-boo with Nikolina and you, using the wand and she loved it. Having my whole family together in one room was pretty amazing! Watching her meet you was pretty amazing! Can't wait till the real thing!
Food Cravings: Oranges. Vitamin Water. Grilled Cheeses.
Food Aversions: None, but staying away from Caffeine and Soda.
Gender: We didn't find out today. Hubs was amazing, and is going to wait to find out with me, I think,
hee hee. I almost caved, I felt so bad for him, he was so sad/dissapointed:(
Symptoms: Big belly! This baby is getting BIG FAST! If I lay on the couch on my back, I get really bad lower back pain, and start to feel sick (bc your blood flow slows down unless you are on your left side). Also, tying my shoes laces on the side, and can't see the bottem of my tummy anymore.
What I miss: Flat belly, cocktails (usually only when family/friends are celebrating,otherwise, doesn't bother me:)
What I'm looking forward to: Decorating the Nursery. Nikolina becoming more aware that there is a Baby in mommy's tummy that she will be able to help take care of when he/she is born! Maternity pictures. And, now I can continue to say, finding out the sex of the baby! And, also, really getting excited to meet this little one.
DATE: February 10, 2011
How far along: 22 Weeks
Total Weight Gained: Unknown, never weighed myself before baby (insane I know)
Current Weight: 132.8
(seems high this far along, guess I better lay off the Ghiradeli and Organic Chocolate Chip Cookies, ha ha)
Weeks 22-24 (Month 5): Papaya Our Baby is a Papaya!! I LOVE that word! Good Lord, as big as my tummy is, I hope that baby is bigger than a Papaya or else I am going to be in trouble!
Average size: 10.5-11.8 inches, 12.7-20.8 oz.
Nipples are sprouting, and face is fully formed!
Your Baby: Month 5
Watch what you say -- baby is now able to hear outside noise from down in the womb. Studies show that baby finds gentle music and your own voice most soothing. Nipples are starting to sprout, and that little face is fully formed. And, baby's starting to settle into sleep cycles, snoozing about 12 to 14 hours a day. It shouldn't be hard to figure out when -- just pay attention to those kicks as they start and stop.
Maternity Clothes: No. Ironically my jeans still fit, at least one pair do. But starting the get tighter at the button/fly.
Sleep: Good. Sleeping on my left side, which I always do anyway. A pillow between my legs is most comfortable, but I usually wake up and it's somehwere else in the bed or on the floor.
Best Moment of the Week: Sonogram today. Seeing you move, and knowing you are healthy and growing right on track. The sono-tech had the baby play peek-a-boo with Nikolina and you, using the wand and she loved it. Having my whole family together in one room was pretty amazing! Watching her meet you was pretty amazing! Can't wait till the real thing!
Food Cravings: Oranges. Vitamin Water. Grilled Cheeses.
Food Aversions: None, but staying away from Caffeine and Soda.
Gender: We didn't find out today. Hubs was amazing, and is going to wait to find out with me, I think,
hee hee. I almost caved, I felt so bad for him, he was so sad/dissapointed:(
Symptoms: Big belly! This baby is getting BIG FAST! If I lay on the couch on my back, I get really bad lower back pain, and start to feel sick (bc your blood flow slows down unless you are on your left side). Also, tying my shoes laces on the side, and can't see the bottem of my tummy anymore.
What I miss: Flat belly, cocktails (usually only when family/friends are celebrating,otherwise, doesn't bother me:)
What I'm looking forward to: Decorating the Nursery. Nikolina becoming more aware that there is a Baby in mommy's tummy that she will be able to help take care of when he/she is born! Maternity pictures. And, now I can continue to say, finding out the sex of the baby! And, also, really getting excited to meet this little one.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Tick Tock...
Tomorrow's the BIG (SONOGRAM) DAY! Hubs and I battled today on finding out the sex. I think he caved and will wait to find out, but now I feel bad, he wants to know so bad, he's pouting/brooding about it, saying there's no point for him to go to the sonogram. I am going to take Nik since this will be the last sonogram we have till the baby is born. The last sonograms, they didn't use the wand on my tummy, and I think it freaked her out a little. Since they will put the wand on my tummy this time, I am thinking she won't be as freaked out this time. I think she thinks they are hurting Mommy.
Tonight though, when I said the baby was kicking, she put her hand on my tummy several times, and rubbed it. When you ask her where "Mommy's Baby" is, she points to her tummy and says "here, here," or points to my tummy. But, she is more into babies she can touch/see. Everytime I mention a baby, she always asks for "bella" who is my niece that lives in Orland Park, IL. It kills me that we can't just hop in the car and go over to their house to see them. I miss them so much across the distance. It does make our time together when we visit that much more special though. And I must say, I do love that they live in the Chicago suburbs, just kind of wished we lived there with them, ha. Though, I do love our hometown.
Hubs is so sad, but I tried to explain it to him this way, "If Christmas where tomorrow, you'd be really excited for the day, but how would you feel when December 25 came?" Or, I said, "I could tell you the gift I was going to give you, but wouldn't you rather I wrap it up, and you not know?" I mean, to me, one of the best parts of Christmas is the anticipation and build up, same with your wedding, and with the birth of your child. I fyou haev the means to wait, why not?
I just love that not finding out is the same way our parents and our grandparents had their births. And, not knowing will prevent me from going out and buying a bunch of stuff we can't afford, ha! This way, I know I will not go out and buy yellow/green stuff, so I think we save money/temptation. And the room I want is gender neutral, so it works.
Just feel bad for hubs, almost want to find out for him, but I really think not knowing is the best way. I just know I'd regret it if we found out, and you can't take that back. And he can't keep a secret to save his life!As fast as this pregnancy is going, the baby will be here in no time. I will probably be packing my overnight bag in a couple of months. I swear the last time, I packed that think for a month over and over, ha! And didn't even use most of the stuff I packed for the baby.
Baby Garrett is kicking up a storm the past few weeks, and sometimes, very abrupt, sharp kicks that hurt! Sometimes almost jarr me they happen so suddenly and fast. Think we might have a future Soccer player or Field Goal kicker on our hands, Ouch! I love every minute of it! Being pregnant is like being in on a secret that no one else knows about. It's amazing!
Tonight though, when I said the baby was kicking, she put her hand on my tummy several times, and rubbed it. When you ask her where "Mommy's Baby" is, she points to her tummy and says "here, here," or points to my tummy. But, she is more into babies she can touch/see. Everytime I mention a baby, she always asks for "bella" who is my niece that lives in Orland Park, IL. It kills me that we can't just hop in the car and go over to their house to see them. I miss them so much across the distance. It does make our time together when we visit that much more special though. And I must say, I do love that they live in the Chicago suburbs, just kind of wished we lived there with them, ha. Though, I do love our hometown.
Hubs is so sad, but I tried to explain it to him this way, "If Christmas where tomorrow, you'd be really excited for the day, but how would you feel when December 25 came?" Or, I said, "I could tell you the gift I was going to give you, but wouldn't you rather I wrap it up, and you not know?" I mean, to me, one of the best parts of Christmas is the anticipation and build up, same with your wedding, and with the birth of your child. I fyou haev the means to wait, why not?
I just love that not finding out is the same way our parents and our grandparents had their births. And, not knowing will prevent me from going out and buying a bunch of stuff we can't afford, ha! This way, I know I will not go out and buy yellow/green stuff, so I think we save money/temptation. And the room I want is gender neutral, so it works.
Just feel bad for hubs, almost want to find out for him, but I really think not knowing is the best way. I just know I'd regret it if we found out, and you can't take that back. And he can't keep a secret to save his life!As fast as this pregnancy is going, the baby will be here in no time. I will probably be packing my overnight bag in a couple of months. I swear the last time, I packed that think for a month over and over, ha! And didn't even use most of the stuff I packed for the baby.
Baby Garrett is kicking up a storm the past few weeks, and sometimes, very abrupt, sharp kicks that hurt! Sometimes almost jarr me they happen so suddenly and fast. Think we might have a future Soccer player or Field Goal kicker on our hands, Ouch! I love every minute of it! Being pregnant is like being in on a secret that no one else knows about. It's amazing!
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
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