Thursday, May 27, 2010
Doctor Approved
I made a last minute trip to the Doctor this morning just to get the A ok for our road trip. I have been having some new lower abdominal pelvic pain on the right side, so he checked out my appendix and that looked fine, baby looks great and is currently measuring about 2 pounds 14 ounces! She is about the 75th percentile! She was quickly moving around and kicking the scanner during the ultrasound, she likes to show off a little bit for the camera. The pain I am feeling is a large ligament that is connected to the Uterus. The doctor says that the way I am carrying which is low often causes increased pressure and pain on this ligament and not to worry that it is completely normal. From now on I will be visiting the Doctor every two weeks until she decides to grace us with her presence! I still cannot believe how quickly time is going by! I am super excited for this vacation, because the rest of the summer Tyler and I will be sightseeing and touring our hometown Chicago! Hope everyone has a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend! Enjoy the beautiful weather!
Sunday, May 23, 2010
The Giving Tree Part 2
First of all I have to set my husband straight after his posting about our giving tree. He knows that projects with me are not easy because I am anal..very very very type A and this makes things especially things that I want to be absolutely perfect a little difficult when you mix this type of work with someone like Tyler who has a much more laid back approach to things. I did stare him down when you didn't do it exactly how I wanted it, but eventually we worked it out and after a few hard lessons we both finally got it right and the tree looks perfect! The nursery is coming right along. The crib is up with full bedding and the tree puts the perfect touch on our baby girls room!
I am officially in my third trimester today! I cant believe how quickly 28 weeks has gone by. I think that the countdown can officially begin. Only 12 weeks to go! I am still feeling pretty great. It wasn't until week 27 that people finally started to notice that I was pregnant! My lower back is really the only thing that is bothering me. Its become harder and harder to sleep in the past couple of weeks, but thanks to the five new pillows I bought at target I am learning to adjust my growing belly into a comfortable bliss of pillows, which unfortunately doesn't give Tyler much room to sleep. I made sure to buy him a new pillow too just so that he wouldn't feel left out! It is also just a little bit harder to bend over and pick things up like I used too. Tyler and I played cornhole a.k.a bags today on our rooftop deck and by the second game he had to bend over the pick up the bags because with nothing to hold onto I was having a hard time bending over every minute! Otherwise I feel great and with every passing day I look more forward to meeting this bundle of joy. She moves so much now. My stomach becomes disfigured and she tries to wiggle into a more comfortable position, it is the most amazing thing to watch. I still sometimes find it hard to believe that there is a baby in there but she loves to remind me by wiggling around all day. I love to play music right up to my belly and she seems to love it. She was jamming out to some Carrie Underwood earlier today!
Tyler and I are gearing up for out last big solo vacation before baby comes. Our road trip begins this thursday and continues until the following sunday. We are headed to boston, new york and washington d.c. and can't wait to explore the east coast by car and foot! I am actually already packed and ready to go because I am sooo excited. We will be in NYC for my birthday and I cant wait to have a whole week just to explore the world we live in! I look forward to reporting as soon as we get home from our much needed and our long anticipated road trip!
I am officially in my third trimester today! I cant believe how quickly 28 weeks has gone by. I think that the countdown can officially begin. Only 12 weeks to go! I am still feeling pretty great. It wasn't until week 27 that people finally started to notice that I was pregnant! My lower back is really the only thing that is bothering me. Its become harder and harder to sleep in the past couple of weeks, but thanks to the five new pillows I bought at target I am learning to adjust my growing belly into a comfortable bliss of pillows, which unfortunately doesn't give Tyler much room to sleep. I made sure to buy him a new pillow too just so that he wouldn't feel left out! It is also just a little bit harder to bend over and pick things up like I used too. Tyler and I played cornhole a.k.a bags today on our rooftop deck and by the second game he had to bend over the pick up the bags because with nothing to hold onto I was having a hard time bending over every minute! Otherwise I feel great and with every passing day I look more forward to meeting this bundle of joy. She moves so much now. My stomach becomes disfigured and she tries to wiggle into a more comfortable position, it is the most amazing thing to watch. I still sometimes find it hard to believe that there is a baby in there but she loves to remind me by wiggling around all day. I love to play music right up to my belly and she seems to love it. She was jamming out to some Carrie Underwood earlier today!
Tyler and I are gearing up for out last big solo vacation before baby comes. Our road trip begins this thursday and continues until the following sunday. We are headed to boston, new york and washington d.c. and can't wait to explore the east coast by car and foot! I am actually already packed and ready to go because I am sooo excited. We will be in NYC for my birthday and I cant wait to have a whole week just to explore the world we live in! I look forward to reporting as soon as we get home from our much needed and our long anticipated road trip!
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
The Giving Tree
5/19/10
Last night Liz and I decided to do some decorating in Baby’s room. We purchased a wall decal that was a tree with flowers, and they stick to the wall like in those ‘Fathead’ commercials you see on TV during football games. The idea being that you can decorate a space and then peel off the thing when you move as opposed to painting something permanent. Things started out smoothly, with me helping Liz apply the base of the trunk on the bottom of the wall. At this point were thinking, “ok, not so bad, was it?” Unfortunately, the next part was a bit trickier and I guess you could say that I did not pay attention to detail. I let a few air pockets get underneath the sticky side of the tree and wouldn’t you know it, some wrinkles started forming in the tree branches. This led to the top part of the trunk not matching evenly with the bottom part. Yikes! I sheepishly looked at Liz, who at this point was already burning a hole through my forehead with her eyes! (these things are more expensive that you think, believe me). After a few minutes of her finishing that part and starting to apply the flowers and butterflies, I slowly gained back her trust in my artistic abilities….at which point I accidentally knocked over my lap top that was resting on the baby’s crib, sending it plummeting towards the baby’s mattress (thankfully) and making a loud BANG when it snapped shut. Upon inspection, I noted to Liz that one of the flower decals had been driven straight through where a piece of the lap top closes! She did not seem as impressed as I was….. Eventually I did get the hang of it and was able to help her finish the project, although Liz did the majority of the work. Well I am happy to report that the finished project looks amazing and that it really brings the room together. That’s it for now, just thought I’d share this funny experience with everyone.
-Ty
Last night Liz and I decided to do some decorating in Baby’s room. We purchased a wall decal that was a tree with flowers, and they stick to the wall like in those ‘Fathead’ commercials you see on TV during football games. The idea being that you can decorate a space and then peel off the thing when you move as opposed to painting something permanent. Things started out smoothly, with me helping Liz apply the base of the trunk on the bottom of the wall. At this point were thinking, “ok, not so bad, was it?” Unfortunately, the next part was a bit trickier and I guess you could say that I did not pay attention to detail. I let a few air pockets get underneath the sticky side of the tree and wouldn’t you know it, some wrinkles started forming in the tree branches. This led to the top part of the trunk not matching evenly with the bottom part. Yikes! I sheepishly looked at Liz, who at this point was already burning a hole through my forehead with her eyes! (these things are more expensive that you think, believe me). After a few minutes of her finishing that part and starting to apply the flowers and butterflies, I slowly gained back her trust in my artistic abilities….at which point I accidentally knocked over my lap top that was resting on the baby’s crib, sending it plummeting towards the baby’s mattress (thankfully) and making a loud BANG when it snapped shut. Upon inspection, I noted to Liz that one of the flower decals had been driven straight through where a piece of the lap top closes! She did not seem as impressed as I was….. Eventually I did get the hang of it and was able to help her finish the project, although Liz did the majority of the work. Well I am happy to report that the finished project looks amazing and that it really brings the room together. That’s it for now, just thought I’d share this funny experience with everyone.
-Ty
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
"Colic" or "Cowlick"
Tyler and I have been incredibly busy the past couple of months, between me starting a new job and us getting ready for baby we have not had much time for anything else. I did two heart transplants just this weekend. Tyler and I had spent all day at the Cubs game on Saturday afternoon. We had a wonderful time just being outside and being able to spend some quality time together. That night we went to bed about 1030 and at 1045 I got the call that I would need to start making phone calls for the heart transplant. I did end up getting about 2 hours of sleep before I actually had to be at the hospital but then was up from 3 am until the following night at 8 pm. Instead of sleeping the afternoon away on Sunday Tyler and I headed to the suburbs to Register for baby! I was exhausted but it was soooooo much fun! Tyler and I were like two kids in the store. There is just something about all of the cute things, toys and the fact that you are getting stuff for someone else that makes the whole process a ton of fun. We ended up registering at both Babies R Us and Target. We cant wait to use some of the great things that we have registered for.
My favorite part of the whole weekend! I was looking for the Dr. Brown's bottles that I have heard many good things about. Tyler wanted to know the difference between the bottles. I told him I wanted the Dr. Browns ones because they help with colic in babies. He proceeded to give me this very serious/puzzled look and says I just don't get it how does it prevent colic? I proceeded to tell him that there is less air that gets through this type of bottle and therefore it helps with the gas that causes colic. He continues to look confused and says wait I'm still really confused how can it prevent you from getting a colic (at this time he is pointing to his cowlick on his hair)? I just bust out laughing at this point. I then explained to him what a colicky baby is and the colic and Cowlick are different. At this point we were both laughing our butts off at the idea that he truly believed that drinking from a special bottle was going to somehow prevent the baby from getting a cowlick in her hair! I Love my husband and his absolutely hilarious ideas that he has in his head! We have lots to learn and we have had so much fun learning new things about pregnancy, baby and things about each other that have made this whole experience so worth it!
My favorite part of the whole weekend! I was looking for the Dr. Brown's bottles that I have heard many good things about. Tyler wanted to know the difference between the bottles. I told him I wanted the Dr. Browns ones because they help with colic in babies. He proceeded to give me this very serious/puzzled look and says I just don't get it how does it prevent colic? I proceeded to tell him that there is less air that gets through this type of bottle and therefore it helps with the gas that causes colic. He continues to look confused and says wait I'm still really confused how can it prevent you from getting a colic (at this time he is pointing to his cowlick on his hair)? I just bust out laughing at this point. I then explained to him what a colicky baby is and the colic and Cowlick are different. At this point we were both laughing our butts off at the idea that he truly believed that drinking from a special bottle was going to somehow prevent the baby from getting a cowlick in her hair! I Love my husband and his absolutely hilarious ideas that he has in his head! We have lots to learn and we have had so much fun learning new things about pregnancy, baby and things about each other that have made this whole experience so worth it!
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Life
Today is my day off for the week. Its gloomy and raining outside so I sit here on the couch with Hulk cuddling up feeling little miss swim and twist around in my belly. Its a day that I cant help but reflect on my life and the lives of those around me. I have never been perfect. I have had many ups and downs in my life and I would like to think I have traveled the road less traveled. Which is why I am the way I am today. Life has never been easy. I have faced many challenges and battles from those within myself to those in the outside world. On a day like today I cant help but think about what Babies life is going to be like. I cant help but question how hard it will be to raise a child in Today's society with all the pressures that surround everyday life. How can you prevent and protect your children from the hurt and heartache you have experienced and how can you ensure they feel the happiness and joy that you have endured in other times of your life. It is an overwhelming responsibility to know that you are responsible for this person inside of you. Tyler and I are the ones who will shape her future and guide her to be the women she will grow up to be. The biggest question is How? There are good books on what to expect when your expecting and the first years of life..but where in those books does it tell you the right way to raise your child, how is the best way to set your child up for a successful happy future? Well the truth is there are no answers, there is no manual and if there was then we wouldn't all be the unique individuals that we are today. I have sat her most of the morning thinking about life. The conclusion I have come to is that no matter how hard we try and how good we are at being parents and role models our children will develop there own sense and follow there own paths just as we have. In some cases it turns out for the best and others the worst. It doesn't matter how much money we have, or if we can be stay at home parents. I think the only thing we can do is try the hardest and be the best parents that we can be. If we know we have done our best and guided them as far as we know then have to have faith and leave the rest up to the path that life has chosen for them. I know it sounds so trivial and so much easier than it will actually be. I can confidently say that I am up for the challenge and I have learned from the best. Tyler and I are excited to explore the journey of parenthood and learn things that we never even knew possible.
Today I can confidently say that I am proud of who I have become. My parents helped me become an individual. They may not have been prepared or planned for the challenges that they had to help me face and nothing they could have said or done would have changed these challenges from being presented. But when the day came that they knew they had a daughter with an eating disorder they didn't turn there backs on me they helped me walk through the challenge, helped my conquer it head on. As hard as that challenge was in my life, I can honestly say I wouldn't change it for anything because little did we know at the time, but it shaped me into the adult that I became and taught me lessons about love and life that I would have never had without it. I am me. My only hope is that one day my daughter will be able to grow up and say the same things.
Today I can confidently say that I am proud of who I have become. My parents helped me become an individual. They may not have been prepared or planned for the challenges that they had to help me face and nothing they could have said or done would have changed these challenges from being presented. But when the day came that they knew they had a daughter with an eating disorder they didn't turn there backs on me they helped me walk through the challenge, helped my conquer it head on. As hard as that challenge was in my life, I can honestly say I wouldn't change it for anything because little did we know at the time, but it shaped me into the adult that I became and taught me lessons about love and life that I would have never had without it. I am me. My only hope is that one day my daughter will be able to grow up and say the same things.
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Happy Mother's Day
Our vacation seemed to be just what the doctor ordered! We had a wonderful relaxing time visiting my Geema. Literally we hung out on the beach and just enjoyed some time together. Unfortunately the ocean was a little to rough for me to be able to swim but Tyler and I had daily morning walks along the beach and I enjoyed watching my Husband jump through the waves. I couldn't help but think what a wonderful Father he is going to be. The way he jumps in the freezing cold water and gets excited about the waves reminds me of my childhood. I can already tell he will be the type of Dad that will be sitting Indian style on the ground with little miss playing anything from Dolls to building sandcastles at the beach! I cant wait til next summer when we can take our little girl to the beach!
Mother's Day is here and My family and I have wonderful things planned to celebrate! My parents and sister as well as my aunt, uncle and cousin are heading into the city to have lunch with Tyler and I. After lunch we plan on putting together the crib! My parents got it sent to us last week and we are so grateful for this wonderful gift! This will be the first step in getting the nursery together. Today I washed all of the clothes that we have so far as well as all of the sheets! We made a special trip to Target last night to buy Dreft (the # 1 pediatrician recommended detergent for BABIES)! We then proceeded to move all of HULKS stuff out of Babies room. He has yet to realize that he has been moved out of his playroom. He continues to bring all of his toys into the nursery and just waits for us to join him in there to play. I cant wait to see what he does when she is finally here. He continues to growl every time he hears a baby cry on television, he is not yet aware that soon enough the baby will be here crying and waking up all of us!
I want to take this time to Thank my mom and aunt again for all they have done for Tyler and I. We feel blessed to have them in our lives as well as in our babies life. We are looking forward to celebrating with them tomorrow because it gives us a chance to show them how thankful we are to them for all of the wonderful gifts, kind words and wisdom that they have provided to us during this special time. To all of the Mother's and Mother's to be out there I wish you a wonderful Mother's Day!
Mother's Day is here and My family and I have wonderful things planned to celebrate! My parents and sister as well as my aunt, uncle and cousin are heading into the city to have lunch with Tyler and I. After lunch we plan on putting together the crib! My parents got it sent to us last week and we are so grateful for this wonderful gift! This will be the first step in getting the nursery together. Today I washed all of the clothes that we have so far as well as all of the sheets! We made a special trip to Target last night to buy Dreft (the # 1 pediatrician recommended detergent for BABIES)! We then proceeded to move all of HULKS stuff out of Babies room. He has yet to realize that he has been moved out of his playroom. He continues to bring all of his toys into the nursery and just waits for us to join him in there to play. I cant wait to see what he does when she is finally here. He continues to growl every time he hears a baby cry on television, he is not yet aware that soon enough the baby will be here crying and waking up all of us!
I want to take this time to Thank my mom and aunt again for all they have done for Tyler and I. We feel blessed to have them in our lives as well as in our babies life. We are looking forward to celebrating with them tomorrow because it gives us a chance to show them how thankful we are to them for all of the wonderful gifts, kind words and wisdom that they have provided to us during this special time. To all of the Mother's and Mother's to be out there I wish you a wonderful Mother's Day!
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