This week marks our 21st pregnancy week...over 1/2 way there! I'll be at 40 weeks on 11/28 but since I'll have a c-section a week before (at 39 weeks), then we only have 18 more to go. Whew! That's a lot of math!
We had our 21 week appointment on Monday morning. I wasn't a happy camper at work that morning and had gotten myself pretty worked up by the time we got to the doctor's office. Then in the elevator, some lady was just staring at me! Seriously! Just staring! I just about decked her and as we got off the elevator, I said to Alec (loudly)"Did you see that lady just staring at me?!?! I mean...she was just staring!!!"
I was pretty sure my blood pressure was going to be through the roof and this would be the day (fingers crossed) they would insist I be put on bed rest. But lo and behold, my blood pressure was almost perfect - the best they've seen with this pregnancy!
We heard the baby's heartbeat (perfect!) and my belly measured right on target. But I was still full of piss and vinegar so I tried to pick a fight with my doctor. I was sure my due date wasn't right, but she wouldn't budge and told me it was in ink and not changing. Poor Alec just let me go on my rant until I finally gave up.
I still think my due date is off. So when I have a c-section at 39 weeks and my baby is 45 weeks old, don't forget I told you so!
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Wiener!
Yesterday we found out that the baby in my belly is made of snips and snails and puppy dog tails! Yes! We're having another boy! I'm so very excited. I really dig having a ornery stinky little boy and to have one more in our crazy lives...sounds like heaven or maybe the brink of insanity! And besides I want to be the only princess in our house!
When the ultrasound technician started exploring my belly with the magic wand, she found the baby and we saw its heart and spine but the little stinker wouldn't show us the goods. In the waiting room I had begged, please be sitting on a glass table. This is the only time in your life I'll ask you to do this so please comply. But alas, the wee one was being modest (he is his mother's son). So the technician started banging on my belly to get the baby to move. Really? Is that necessary? I offered to roll around but she was perfectly content taking out her frustrations on my bulging midsection.
And finally, she paused for a moment. We all looked at the screen and Alec yelled "WIENER!" I honestly don't know how anyone can see anything on those things but I went along with Alec and the technician and was like - oh yeah - I see it - a boy! While I cried, I think I may have heard a "cha-ching" and seen dollar signs in Alec's eyes.
And so begins (again) dodging fountains of pee.
When the ultrasound technician started exploring my belly with the magic wand, she found the baby and we saw its heart and spine but the little stinker wouldn't show us the goods. In the waiting room I had begged, please be sitting on a glass table. This is the only time in your life I'll ask you to do this so please comply. But alas, the wee one was being modest (he is his mother's son). So the technician started banging on my belly to get the baby to move. Really? Is that necessary? I offered to roll around but she was perfectly content taking out her frustrations on my bulging midsection.
And finally, she paused for a moment. We all looked at the screen and Alec yelled "WIENER!" I honestly don't know how anyone can see anything on those things but I went along with Alec and the technician and was like - oh yeah - I see it - a boy! While I cried, I think I may have heard a "cha-ching" and seen dollar signs in Alec's eyes.
And so begins (again) dodging fountains of pee.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Baby News
Today is Tucker's 15 month birthday! It felt like he was 13 months forever and now it's already been 2 more months! Crazy!
He had his wellness check-up today which included 4 shots. Boo! His head is big, he's a little bit short but his weight...well...he's a little feller. In my quest to feed Tucker only the best things, I inadvertently deprived my boy of calories! Is it my fault that the kid loves his fruits and veggies?
When I asked our pediatrician how to increase Tucker's calorie intake, his suggestion - butter. I love it! He said when we give him vegetables, put some butter on them! Better yet, how about a stick of butter covered with sugar? That should put a little fat on his bones! Just kidding!
So now we're trying to figure out how to beef up our baby without filling him with junk. Wouldn't it be nice to have that problem? I wish I was too skinny!
Speaking of nowhere near skinny, I have noticed that I'm a lot more pregnant than I realized! In the mirror, I look kinda pregnant. In pictures...oh my...I look ginormous! Maybe I should cut out the sugar coated butter sticks.
Baby in belly is moving and shaking like nobody's business - flutters and little kicks here and there. I'm still tired most of the time and I have been painfully reminded of leg cramps during pregnancy. But there's a sweet little prize at the end so it's all worth it!
We'll find out tomorrow (fingers crossed)if baby in belly is a boy or a girl! I can't believe we're already at 20 weeks! We're actually over 1/2 way there because I'll have a c-section at 39 weeks.
I remember the days leading up to Tucker's 20 week ultrasound. I was a complete mess! I felt like if we saw a little Tucker, then we were losing a little (insert girl name here) and vice versa. I would bawl my eyes out every morning in the shower. I hoped with all I had that I would somehow turn out to be pregnant with twins - 1 boy and 1 girl. But as soon as the ultrasound tech said "It's a boy!" and she and Alec tried to show me the "proof", I was on cloud 9!
We really don't have a preference - just a healthy sweet baby. I love my boy to pieces and certainly wouldn't mind having another one around. Boys are just so much fun! But a girl would be nice too - a little mini me. Can you imagine? Scary!
The ice cream is calling my name...and I think the cookies are too. I'll leave the sticks of butter for Tucker!
He had his wellness check-up today which included 4 shots. Boo! His head is big, he's a little bit short but his weight...well...he's a little feller. In my quest to feed Tucker only the best things, I inadvertently deprived my boy of calories! Is it my fault that the kid loves his fruits and veggies?
When I asked our pediatrician how to increase Tucker's calorie intake, his suggestion - butter. I love it! He said when we give him vegetables, put some butter on them! Better yet, how about a stick of butter covered with sugar? That should put a little fat on his bones! Just kidding!
So now we're trying to figure out how to beef up our baby without filling him with junk. Wouldn't it be nice to have that problem? I wish I was too skinny!
Speaking of nowhere near skinny, I have noticed that I'm a lot more pregnant than I realized! In the mirror, I look kinda pregnant. In pictures...oh my...I look ginormous! Maybe I should cut out the sugar coated butter sticks.
Baby in belly is moving and shaking like nobody's business - flutters and little kicks here and there. I'm still tired most of the time and I have been painfully reminded of leg cramps during pregnancy. But there's a sweet little prize at the end so it's all worth it!
We'll find out tomorrow (fingers crossed)if baby in belly is a boy or a girl! I can't believe we're already at 20 weeks! We're actually over 1/2 way there because I'll have a c-section at 39 weeks.
I remember the days leading up to Tucker's 20 week ultrasound. I was a complete mess! I felt like if we saw a little Tucker, then we were losing a little (insert girl name here) and vice versa. I would bawl my eyes out every morning in the shower. I hoped with all I had that I would somehow turn out to be pregnant with twins - 1 boy and 1 girl. But as soon as the ultrasound tech said "It's a boy!" and she and Alec tried to show me the "proof", I was on cloud 9!
We really don't have a preference - just a healthy sweet baby. I love my boy to pieces and certainly wouldn't mind having another one around. Boys are just so much fun! But a girl would be nice too - a little mini me. Can you imagine? Scary!
The ice cream is calling my name...and I think the cookies are too. I'll leave the sticks of butter for Tucker!
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Colorado 2010
We just returned from a 3 day / 3 night camping trip to Durango, Colorado! Since the last time I went camping involved a keg, this was a bit of a learning experience for me. There were a few frustrating moments, definitely some good times and a few lessons learned.
Frustrating moments:
1. Waking up at 4am to make our 6-something flight.
2. Entertaining a 15 month old from 5:45 am - 10:20 am when our delayed flight finally left Tulsa.
3. Fussy Tucker on the flight from Denver to Durango. Yes - we were "those people with the fussy baby".
4. Popping ears. My ears have never popped so much in all my life. I think they're still popping!
5. Snoring brothers-in-law.
6. Losing my contact lens in the bathroom...and failing to pack a spare pair.
7. Rain...sun...rain...sun...clouds...sun...rain...rain...clouds...I think Will Rogers was actually talking about Colorado - not Oklahoma - when he said the this: "If you don't like the weather, wait a minute and it'll change".
8. The fresh mountain air sending me home with some sort of cold or allergy condition.
Good times:
1. Tucker sleeping on the flight from Tulsa to Denver!
2. Finding my contact (though on the bathroom floor of a public restroom at a campground...still a highlight of our trip!)!
3. Spending time with my brothers-in-law whom we rarely get to see.
4. Waking up to a crisp mountain morning and not immediately sweating when stepping outside.
5. Tucker sleeping on my lap on the plane on the way home.
Lessons learned:
1. When dealing with bears, do not sleep in the clothes you are preparing and cooking food in. Seriously. Bears. In our camp.
2. 40 degrees at 2am really isn't that cold when you are snuggling with a 15-month old while rocking him to sleep in the front porch swing...and scared because you've mistaken the snoring guy in the tent next door for a bear.
3. Don't expect to accomplish much when a 15-month old, a public restroom, an open trash can and a plunger are involved. Thus the reason for dropped/ temporarily missed contact lens.
4. Mamas need naps. Babies REALLY need naps!
5. I'm a lucky girl to have such an amazing little family and wonderful in-laws!
Frustrating moments:
1. Waking up at 4am to make our 6-something flight.
2. Entertaining a 15 month old from 5:45 am - 10:20 am when our delayed flight finally left Tulsa.
3. Fussy Tucker on the flight from Denver to Durango. Yes - we were "those people with the fussy baby".
4. Popping ears. My ears have never popped so much in all my life. I think they're still popping!
5. Snoring brothers-in-law.
6. Losing my contact lens in the bathroom...and failing to pack a spare pair.
7. Rain...sun...rain...sun...clouds...sun...rain...rain...clouds...I think Will Rogers was actually talking about Colorado - not Oklahoma - when he said the this: "If you don't like the weather, wait a minute and it'll change".
8. The fresh mountain air sending me home with some sort of cold or allergy condition.
Good times:
1. Tucker sleeping on the flight from Tulsa to Denver!
2. Finding my contact (though on the bathroom floor of a public restroom at a campground...still a highlight of our trip!)!
3. Spending time with my brothers-in-law whom we rarely get to see.
4. Waking up to a crisp mountain morning and not immediately sweating when stepping outside.
5. Tucker sleeping on my lap on the plane on the way home.
Lessons learned:
1. When dealing with bears, do not sleep in the clothes you are preparing and cooking food in. Seriously. Bears. In our camp.
2. 40 degrees at 2am really isn't that cold when you are snuggling with a 15-month old while rocking him to sleep in the front porch swing...and scared because you've mistaken the snoring guy in the tent next door for a bear.
3. Don't expect to accomplish much when a 15-month old, a public restroom, an open trash can and a plunger are involved. Thus the reason for dropped/ temporarily missed contact lens.
4. Mamas need naps. Babies REALLY need naps!
5. I'm a lucky girl to have such an amazing little family and wonderful in-laws!
Sunday, June 27, 2010
I Want an Alice!
I'm not sure if it's chasing around a 14 month old, being 4 1/2 months pregnant, cleaning up after 3 dogs or what, but I'm exhausted!! I've always tried to maintain a tidy home but I'm just about ready to throw in the towel. I don't know how to do this! I had a few little bursts of energy today and was able to accomplish a few things but not nearly everything I would've liked.
I want someone like Alice from the Brady Bunch to come live with us. She could clean the house, do the laundry, cook, feed the dogs...well just about everything that keeps me from spending time with my family! And every now and then when I wanted to show my perfect wife/mama side, I'd bake a pie or something. Just the thought of someone to take care of all the behind the scenes stuff makes me a little sad. It seems like such a simple request but I know it's not realistic whatsoever.
And besides, I like cooking and cleaning for my family. It's just keeping up with it all is so very exhausting and never ending. Thank goodness I have a husband that does his best to take care of us. Honestly, I don't know how anyone without a husband like mine does it!
I think my frustration is how very little time we have to spend with our family. I hate to think time I could be spending with them is spent vacuuming or cleaning the stupid bathroom (I loathe this chore most of all!). I knew having a family would put things into perspective and I think I've really let a lot of things slide, but it would still be nice to at least get to a good starting point - a perfectly spotless home with everything in its place. Then maybe I could at least maintain some sense of order!
And what's it going to be like when the baby comes? Oh Alice...we could really use you!
I want someone like Alice from the Brady Bunch to come live with us. She could clean the house, do the laundry, cook, feed the dogs...well just about everything that keeps me from spending time with my family! And every now and then when I wanted to show my perfect wife/mama side, I'd bake a pie or something. Just the thought of someone to take care of all the behind the scenes stuff makes me a little sad. It seems like such a simple request but I know it's not realistic whatsoever.
And besides, I like cooking and cleaning for my family. It's just keeping up with it all is so very exhausting and never ending. Thank goodness I have a husband that does his best to take care of us. Honestly, I don't know how anyone without a husband like mine does it!
I think my frustration is how very little time we have to spend with our family. I hate to think time I could be spending with them is spent vacuuming or cleaning the stupid bathroom (I loathe this chore most of all!). I knew having a family would put things into perspective and I think I've really let a lot of things slide, but it would still be nice to at least get to a good starting point - a perfectly spotless home with everything in its place. Then maybe I could at least maintain some sense of order!
And what's it going to be like when the baby comes? Oh Alice...we could really use you!
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
School!
Today was Tucker's first day of school...well kinda like school. He's going to a childcare program 2 days a week from 9:30 to 2:30 so it's the closest thing to school that he's experienced so far. We wanted him to start interacting with other kids and also give Alec's parents a little break.
Of course, just like every other milestone or first in Tucker's little 14 month life, I just about cried my eyes out! I'm not sure when I started - maybe sometime last week? But I didn't stop until I got to work this morning after dropping Tucker off. Poor kid! His mama's just a big 'ol baby!
I tried to give Tucker a pep talk on the way there but every time I tried to open my mouth, this huge sob just came rushing up my throat and I'd start crying again. I'm sure I had Tucker pretty freaked out by the time we stopped by the office to pick up Alec. There was no way I could drop Tucker off by myself the first day!
I honestly cried from the time we pulled into the parking lot until we got back to work. A few of the other mothers gave me sympathetic smiles and the director just kept reassuring me that Tucker would be fine.
We walked Tucker back to his room and he went into shy-mode when his teachers tried to talk to him. Finally we gave him a hug and a kiss and I handed him off to his teacher. And he cried. And I cried harder. This was not going well at all. We just had to leave - it was best for everyone.
When we stopped at the front desk, Tucker's crying died down and he was fine! However, I continued to cry!
We picked Tucker up later in the afternoon and we were told that he took a good nap in the morning, ate most of his lunch and was "such a sweet boy" which we already knew! We saw some of the same mothers and the director again and all were relieved that I was in much better spirits this time!
Hopefully dropping him off will get easier...until it's time to start real school!
Of course, just like every other milestone or first in Tucker's little 14 month life, I just about cried my eyes out! I'm not sure when I started - maybe sometime last week? But I didn't stop until I got to work this morning after dropping Tucker off. Poor kid! His mama's just a big 'ol baby!
I tried to give Tucker a pep talk on the way there but every time I tried to open my mouth, this huge sob just came rushing up my throat and I'd start crying again. I'm sure I had Tucker pretty freaked out by the time we stopped by the office to pick up Alec. There was no way I could drop Tucker off by myself the first day!
I honestly cried from the time we pulled into the parking lot until we got back to work. A few of the other mothers gave me sympathetic smiles and the director just kept reassuring me that Tucker would be fine.
We walked Tucker back to his room and he went into shy-mode when his teachers tried to talk to him. Finally we gave him a hug and a kiss and I handed him off to his teacher. And he cried. And I cried harder. This was not going well at all. We just had to leave - it was best for everyone.
When we stopped at the front desk, Tucker's crying died down and he was fine! However, I continued to cry!
We picked Tucker up later in the afternoon and we were told that he took a good nap in the morning, ate most of his lunch and was "such a sweet boy" which we already knew! We saw some of the same mothers and the director again and all were relieved that I was in much better spirits this time!
Hopefully dropping him off will get easier...until it's time to start real school!
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Our Latest Happenings
Not a whole lot of thrilling moments lately, but we do have some fun things coming up.
This Saturday is Founders Day in my hometown of Wynona. Founders Day consists of a parade that's about 15 minutes long (mostly firetrucks, people on 4-wheelers and some horses) and then games and visiting in front of the town hall on main street.
One thing we like to do is sit in the shade with my grandparents and try to figure out who everyone is. It's funny how you forget someone's face when you haven't seen them in so long and they've put on weight and gotten gray headed. I wonder if I look different to everyone? I know I don't look like the same girl who grew up in this area, but I wonder if I'm recognizable?
Later in the evening, there will be the alumni banquet. Since our school is so small, we don't have class reunions. We have the alumni banquet every other year so all of the classes can attend. This is really the best way for all of us to get together since many of our friends are from classes other than our own.
Next weekend, we are going to the wedding of one of my very best college friends. I'm so happy she's found love! This will be one of the rare Tucker-free occasions so hopefully I can hold it together and only cry tears of joy for my dear friend and not separation anxiety tears!
Then the following weekend is the BIXBY GREEN CORN FESTIVAL!!! So excited this year! Last year, we drug poor 2-month-old Tucker out in the horrendous heat and only stayed long enough for the parade and 1 ear of corn. Hopefully the weather will be nice and we can stay a bit longer to really enjoy the food and festivities!
In July we'll be traveling with Alec's parents and brothers to Durango Colorado for a little family vacation. This will be Tucker's first time on a plane - can you believe it?!? First time flying at 14 months! I was 18 years old the first time I flew on a plane...and I've not gotten used to it since! I'm not a flier. I'm just not. I'm still a little fuzzy on what all this trip entails - some camping, some site seeing, some chasing a 14-month old around a campground, some stumbling across a campsite at 3am for my middle-of-the-night-pregnancy-pee...we'll just have to wait and see!
And just in time for all of these activities...Tucker has become quite the handful! Oh my lands - he's fast! His running is more like a really fast walk, but he's fast! And he hasn't seemed to learn his lesson from his monkeying ways. He climbs all over everything. And apparently, the more involved the fall is, the more fun it is! My heart stops every time he tumbles! I have a feeling one of those backpack leash things will make it into our home very very soon!
This Saturday is Founders Day in my hometown of Wynona. Founders Day consists of a parade that's about 15 minutes long (mostly firetrucks, people on 4-wheelers and some horses) and then games and visiting in front of the town hall on main street.
One thing we like to do is sit in the shade with my grandparents and try to figure out who everyone is. It's funny how you forget someone's face when you haven't seen them in so long and they've put on weight and gotten gray headed. I wonder if I look different to everyone? I know I don't look like the same girl who grew up in this area, but I wonder if I'm recognizable?
Later in the evening, there will be the alumni banquet. Since our school is so small, we don't have class reunions. We have the alumni banquet every other year so all of the classes can attend. This is really the best way for all of us to get together since many of our friends are from classes other than our own.
Next weekend, we are going to the wedding of one of my very best college friends. I'm so happy she's found love! This will be one of the rare Tucker-free occasions so hopefully I can hold it together and only cry tears of joy for my dear friend and not separation anxiety tears!
Then the following weekend is the BIXBY GREEN CORN FESTIVAL!!! So excited this year! Last year, we drug poor 2-month-old Tucker out in the horrendous heat and only stayed long enough for the parade and 1 ear of corn. Hopefully the weather will be nice and we can stay a bit longer to really enjoy the food and festivities!
In July we'll be traveling with Alec's parents and brothers to Durango Colorado for a little family vacation. This will be Tucker's first time on a plane - can you believe it?!? First time flying at 14 months! I was 18 years old the first time I flew on a plane...and I've not gotten used to it since! I'm not a flier. I'm just not. I'm still a little fuzzy on what all this trip entails - some camping, some site seeing, some chasing a 14-month old around a campground, some stumbling across a campsite at 3am for my middle-of-the-night-pregnancy-pee...we'll just have to wait and see!
And just in time for all of these activities...Tucker has become quite the handful! Oh my lands - he's fast! His running is more like a really fast walk, but he's fast! And he hasn't seemed to learn his lesson from his monkeying ways. He climbs all over everything. And apparently, the more involved the fall is, the more fun it is! My heart stops every time he tumbles! I have a feeling one of those backpack leash things will make it into our home very very soon!
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