5 Months-- Man, time flies....
Park City Utah
2 years ago
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Monday, July 12, 2010
4 Months... WHOA!
Miss Priss is now 4 months and is growing like a weed!
13.7 pounds- 24 inches - 50th percentile in weight, height and head measurements
I will go ahead and tell you, she is the cutest 4 month old I have ever seen :)
Presley is such a joy to be around, 99% of her time is spent enjoying life. It just makes me happy to know that I have a baby that loves to interact and be a social butterfly. She doesn't want to miss a thing :)
She is now wearing 3 month- 6 month clothes depending on the outfit... Size 2 diapers... and has almost outgrown all of her infant headbands... don't worry we have plenty in her size :)
She is eating like a horse... She eats 4-6 ounces at every feeding, and starting tonight we are adding cereal to the mix. She is in LOVE!! She opens her mouth wide and gulps it down. At our last appointment, the DR told me to giver her a little juice (diluted in water- so mostly water with a little juice) and boy does she love it! I think she would rather eat that than her formula.
She is still sleeping pretty much through the night. We have taken a big step this past month and moved her from her bassinet in our to room to her own crib. I will admit, I was more heartbroken then her! Actually, I am still heartbroken-- I miss her at night! :( I guess it is apart of growing up... my baby is growing up... tear!
I am enjoying every second as a Mom. I truly believe it was my calling. I have never been happier-- she is my sunshine even on the most cloudy day. It is hard to believe that such a little being can bring so much joy to all the people around her... She is amazing :)
Thursday, June 10, 2010
3 Months- WOW
I know I start every post the same way... I cannot believe my baby is 3 months old! She is growing so fast, I am just amazed at all the new things she can do everyday.
What she's wearing:
She is wearing 0-3 Month clothing now (Only for a week now)
Size 1 diapers
She has long legs, and short torso-- She gets this from her Daddy. Most dresses are too short for her :)
She is also wearing new pretty diamond earrings!! She was perfect during the piercing and only cried for a second. They are ADOREABLE!!
What she is doing:
Little Miss is talkative. I swear if she could say words, she would talk my ears off! She has a high pitched sound that she loves to make. It is so fun when we have baby "conversations". She really knows what I am saying. She also is starting to respond to her name.
She is getting good at taking her paci out of her mouth and trying to put it back in. Each day, her motor skills develop more and more. It is amazing what a week can do. She can grad toys and hold on to them. She loves holding hands...
Sleeping:
She is happy 90% of the time, but afternoons are a bad part of the day. She usually doesn't nap well during the day, so by 7 she is done. I either give her a bath, or start getting her ready for bed around this time each day. By 8:30 she is eating her last bottle of the night and is usually asleep by 9:30 (There have been a couple of occasions this didn't happen, but not often). She usually sleeps until 6:30 or 7 the next morning! YES, it is FABULOUS to sleep all night. In the past month, she had two bad nights! I can handle that. She is a routine baby, it doesn't matter what she is doing, at that time of the night she is ready for bed. I actually like it, because it forces me to also have a routine. The only thing I don't like, is not getting to see her much because she goes to bed early. There have been some nights that she goes to sleep at 8 and sleeps until 7. But, it does give me a chance to catch up on chores and have adult time with Ryan.
Eating:
She eats 4 ozs consistently, every 2-3 hours. Sister loves to eat, and gets angry when she is hungry. I think she gets that from her Momma ;)
I have been back at work for a month now, and I am telling you it doesn't get easier. Every morning it is so hard not to "forget" she is with me and just bring her to work with me. I think I could get away with it ONE day... humm....
I wish it was feasible for me to be a stay at home mommy-- as you can see, I am trying to come to terms with the fact that this day in time, there are not many woman that this is possible for and I am one of those... I pray all the time, that God will lead us in the right direction, and if it is in the cards for me He will show us the way.
This past month, has been my favorite so far (not that they all are not wonderful!). It gets easier every single day. I am more in tune with her and she is adjusted to us. I love how when I walk out of the room or someone else is holding her she is always trying to find her Mommy- it is a need that I hope never goes away and that need grows in to a strong Mother-Daughter relationship.
This month is going to be a month of firsts:
1st time on a mini-vacation to the Lake House with all of her Auntie and Uncles
1st swim
1st Father's Day for Ryan
1st 4th of July
Coopers 1st Birthday
Wow- time flies. I can't believe the little Coopster is 1!! Man, he is getting big and is soo loving to Presley. I need to catch that on video.
What she's wearing:
She is wearing 0-3 Month clothing now (Only for a week now)
Size 1 diapers
She has long legs, and short torso-- She gets this from her Daddy. Most dresses are too short for her :)
She is also wearing new pretty diamond earrings!! She was perfect during the piercing and only cried for a second. They are ADOREABLE!!
What she is doing:
Little Miss is talkative. I swear if she could say words, she would talk my ears off! She has a high pitched sound that she loves to make. It is so fun when we have baby "conversations". She really knows what I am saying. She also is starting to respond to her name.
She is getting good at taking her paci out of her mouth and trying to put it back in. Each day, her motor skills develop more and more. It is amazing what a week can do. She can grad toys and hold on to them. She loves holding hands...
Sleeping:
She is happy 90% of the time, but afternoons are a bad part of the day. She usually doesn't nap well during the day, so by 7 she is done. I either give her a bath, or start getting her ready for bed around this time each day. By 8:30 she is eating her last bottle of the night and is usually asleep by 9:30 (There have been a couple of occasions this didn't happen, but not often). She usually sleeps until 6:30 or 7 the next morning! YES, it is FABULOUS to sleep all night. In the past month, she had two bad nights! I can handle that. She is a routine baby, it doesn't matter what she is doing, at that time of the night she is ready for bed. I actually like it, because it forces me to also have a routine. The only thing I don't like, is not getting to see her much because she goes to bed early. There have been some nights that she goes to sleep at 8 and sleeps until 7. But, it does give me a chance to catch up on chores and have adult time with Ryan.
Eating:
She eats 4 ozs consistently, every 2-3 hours. Sister loves to eat, and gets angry when she is hungry. I think she gets that from her Momma ;)
I have been back at work for a month now, and I am telling you it doesn't get easier. Every morning it is so hard not to "forget" she is with me and just bring her to work with me. I think I could get away with it ONE day... humm....
I wish it was feasible for me to be a stay at home mommy-- as you can see, I am trying to come to terms with the fact that this day in time, there are not many woman that this is possible for and I am one of those... I pray all the time, that God will lead us in the right direction, and if it is in the cards for me He will show us the way.
This past month, has been my favorite so far (not that they all are not wonderful!). It gets easier every single day. I am more in tune with her and she is adjusted to us. I love how when I walk out of the room or someone else is holding her she is always trying to find her Mommy- it is a need that I hope never goes away and that need grows in to a strong Mother-Daughter relationship.
This month is going to be a month of firsts:
1st time on a mini-vacation to the Lake House with all of her Auntie and Uncles
1st swim
1st Father's Day for Ryan
1st 4th of July
Coopers 1st Birthday
Wow- time flies. I can't believe the little Coopster is 1!! Man, he is getting big and is soo loving to Presley. I need to catch that on video.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Mother's Day
I had my first Mother's Day this year, and it was extra speical because I have learned to appreciate my Mom even more than I already did.
Being a Mom is such a blessing, I never knew how much it would change my life and I never knew how I could love something so much... This is coming from a person that at one point in my life didn't know if I ever wanted to experience Motherhood.
Things that I now value and understand:
When Mom said, "You don't understand, why now, but you will see," about all those things that she wouldn't let me do because she loved me too much. I will do everything in my power to keep Presley safe, even if it means that she is mad at me, because one day she will to realize and appreciate those times.
I never knew how valuable a good nights sleep really was... I just thought I was tired before. And, as Ryan pointed out yesterday, I will be tired for at least the next 18 years...
I never knew how much Mom really loved me, not until now and I see how much I love Presley and I can only imagine that Mom feels that same about me.
I never knew how much Mom really loved me, not until now and I see how much I love Presley and I can only imagine that Mom feels that same about me.
I never knew how much you sacrafice. Most of the time, I even sacrafice my food, because I don't have time to eat. You sacrafice all "Me" time, because frankly, I don't want to miss a thing. I already miss so much being at work, I sure don't want to miss when I don't have too! I am sure this is a new mom thing, maybe?!? Now, I go into a store and I can't find one thing that I want to spend money on, but send me to the baby section and I can rack up! At this point, no one cares what I am wearing it is all about her!! I love showing her off.
So, this Mother's Day was extra special, because I actually truely appreciate everything my Mom has sacraficed for me and I love her even more now. I pray that Presley gets to become a Mom someday. And, I pray for all those women that want to be a Mom so badly are blessed with a baby. Because, this is really what it is all about...
2 month Birthday! =)
Oh my Dear Presley... you are getting so big!! Where do I even start?!?
It is hard to believe this time last year, I wasn't even pregnant and now I have a two month old!!
What she's wearing:
What she's wearing:
Size 1 diapers
Newborn onesies and pants
Newborn onesies and pants
Some 0-3 clothes
But, little Miss has long legs and most of all Newborn dresses are too SHORT!! They are more like MINI-dresses!!
What she is doing:
She LOVES LOVES LOVES mobiles... anything that spins around is her thing! And she can lay in her crib for an hour watching her mobile for hours, it is fabulous :)
She is smiling more and more each day! She smiles the biggest when she is getting her diaper changed, she loves it! She also loves her Daddy's voice. She really lights up when he talks to her. It is the cutest thing ;) I guess she gets tired of me all the time!!
She is smiling more and more each day! She smiles the biggest when she is getting her diaper changed, she loves it! She also loves her Daddy's voice. She really lights up when he talks to her. It is the cutest thing ;) I guess she gets tired of me all the time!!
She has the sweetest disposition and the prettiest smile (No, I am not bias, HA!)! 90% of the time she wakes up with a smile on her face, ready to face the day and that just makes me happy! She loves to be independent and sit on her own, she actually gets fussy if you hold her too long- and she puts herself to sleep every night, like a big girl!
She doesn't like to sleep much, because she don't want to miss a thing! She will fight you to the end to take a nap! She would rather stay up all day and take it all in. Pres loves her car seat, too! She likes going out and enjoys shopping :) And, if you know me, that makes me smile!!
Sleeping @ night:
she will go in 5 hours stretches. I put her down after her final bottle around 10:30 or 11 and she will sleep until 5:00 a.m. It isn't the best, but each week I see improvement.
Eating:
She eats 3-5 ozs at each sitting. When she is awake she eats every 2 hours :) She likes to eat, what can we say!
During this month, I went back to work. My first week wasn't too hard... Ryan dropped her off each morning. I missed her like CRAZY, but I didn't shed a tear. I knew I had to be strong, because we don't have many options, as many of you know Ryan was out of work for 6 months, and we are still recovering from the loss... so to work I go!
However, this week has been a different story. Ryan's schedule has been changed and I will be doing morning drop offs. It was the hardest thing I have ever done. I didn't want to leave my smiling Princess to come to work... she was so happy and fun this morning! It was so hard, but I expect it will get better each day, I will keep you posted!
This picture is from her 2 month appointment!
10 lbs 8 ozs, 22 inches long And, she is in the 15-20 percentile on every measurement. The DR said she is short and little, so I guess the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, Ryan and I aren't exactly the tallest people!
10 lbs 8 ozs, 22 inches long And, she is in the 15-20 percentile on every measurement. The DR said she is short and little, so I guess the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, Ryan and I aren't exactly the tallest people!
That's all for this month... on to 3 month milestones!
Monday, April 19, 2010
1 Month
Presley's first month was such a whirlwind! Man, thinking back it flew by!
Presley wore preemie clothes for the first two weeks and newborn diapers. She was so tiny and so cute! She stayed awake for a couple hours at a time since birth, Miss Priss doesn't want to miss a thing.
At her two week appointment she weird 7 pounds 1 ounce and was 20 inches long. At that appointment her jaundice hadn't went away completely so we had to go to the Sacred Heart Lab and get blood drawn. I was super nervous, but did really well. She slept through the whole thing :) What a good baby!
I tried to breast feed in the hospital, but that method did not work out for us. We switched to formula and all was well with us. For the first two weeks she ate 2 ounces consistently and occasionally she would eat 3.
After two weeks, she really grew into her own. Started wearing size one diapers and newborn clothes. She was simply too long for premiee! Where does she get her height from?!? Mom and Dad aren't exactly the tallest people ha! Around the 4th week she started sleeping longer stretches, 3-4 hours. It is exhausting, but seeing her sweet face makes it perfect!
I never knew how much my life could change in a short month. I am enjoying every single day with her! we have had a ton of visitors and it is simply amazing how much this little girl is loved. She is so blessed and doesn't even know it.
The whole family has adjusted, even the puppies! Roxy is so in love with "her" baby! She checks on her regularly and she makes sure I am taking care of her properly. If only she had hands-- she would be so much help =)
I love being a mommy, but how could you not love that face....
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Labor
In a attempt to catch this blog up and capture all my memories... I will start with Presley's birth and by far the best day of my life...
Ryan and I arrived at the hospital promptly at midnight! The drive there was surreal and I don't think either of us thought we would meet our sweet baby girl in a few but long hours :)
We checked in and they sent us up to labor and delivery- one of my most nervous moments... All I could think about is all the needles that would soon be stuck in me! We were greeted by a wonderful nurse, Shannon, she was our age and made us feel welcome. They started my IV and then hooked me up to the pitosin around 2. They also hooked me up to a contraction monitor and I was already having contractions, but they were spratic and I was only 1 cmm yuck! Boy did that change quick...
By 4 I was having strong contractions and had progressed to 3 cm! At this point , I need to add that Ryan was passed out snoring, yes, snoring! And, I was completely miserable and on tears! I requested pain meds and they called in my epidural! I have never in my life been so excited
to get stuck by a needle (I think they could have stuck it in my eye and I wouldn't have cared wink)! After I got the epidural, I progressed to 6 cm in an a hour and they assured me I would have her by lunch- boy were they wrong! By 7 am I was 9 cm and the doctor was breaking my water and I was preparing to push! At 8 am I started pushing and the Miss was born at 8:38! :)
She weighed 6 pounds 11 ounces 19.5 inches long, and she was absolutely perfect!
There is NO way I can put into words the way it felt when I laid eyes on that little human God created! If you don't believe in God, that is the moment you will it was absolutely amazing!
After she was born, the frenzy began and she meet all of her family, her "aunties" and friends!
Here is a picture from that amazing day!
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Ryan and I arrived at the hospital promptly at midnight! The drive there was surreal and I don't think either of us thought we would meet our sweet baby girl in a few but long hours :)
We checked in and they sent us up to labor and delivery- one of my most nervous moments... All I could think about is all the needles that would soon be stuck in me! We were greeted by a wonderful nurse, Shannon, she was our age and made us feel welcome. They started my IV and then hooked me up to the pitosin around 2. They also hooked me up to a contraction monitor and I was already having contractions, but they were spratic and I was only 1 cmm yuck! Boy did that change quick...
By 4 I was having strong contractions and had progressed to 3 cm! At this point , I need to add that Ryan was passed out snoring, yes, snoring! And, I was completely miserable and on tears! I requested pain meds and they called in my epidural! I have never in my life been so excited
to get stuck by a needle (I think they could have stuck it in my eye and I wouldn't have cared wink)! After I got the epidural, I progressed to 6 cm in an a hour and they assured me I would have her by lunch- boy were they wrong! By 7 am I was 9 cm and the doctor was breaking my water and I was preparing to push! At 8 am I started pushing and the Miss was born at 8:38! :)
She weighed 6 pounds 11 ounces 19.5 inches long, and she was absolutely perfect!
There is NO way I can put into words the way it felt when I laid eyes on that little human God created! If you don't believe in God, that is the moment you will it was absolutely amazing!
After she was born, the frenzy began and she meet all of her family, her "aunties" and friends!
Here is a picture from that amazing day!
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Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Doctor's Appointment
Yesterday I had my doctor's appointment, and I hoped it was my last prenatal appointment. Even though the thought leaves me a little sad. Pregnancy was a fun adventure (I enjoyed the majority of it, the end is hard, but I wouldn't change a thing...). I realize that Presley will never be ALL mine again, and I will never get to feel her hiccups in my tummy again SAD! Pregnancy isn't always beautiful with a big 'ole belly, huge ankles, sickness, etc... but it is something that I will miss!
Now on to the update...
I lost 5 pounds, due to the reduction in the swelling.... YES I can see my ankle bone YAHOO! My blood pressure was elevated, but within normal range. Heartbeat good. Measurement good. Dilation- BAD! I haven't progressed any from last week, a fingertip "maybe", UGHH!
Before and After Pics
However, the doctor gave me some options...
Since I have had the history with high blood pressure, swelling, etc. he wants to induce me while I am healthy and not wait until something happens. Plus, it is complete torture to leave me on bed rest...
So the big day is Sunday @ Midnight, so actually early Monday morning. I can't believe this time next week, I will bringing home a baby, SCARY, but I can't wait for this new adventure!!
And last a picture of Kyson- I caught him with Presley's baby! I couldn't help to think, Bad Boy, but you are too cute...
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Day 1 of Bed Rest
First, I am trying a new app on iPhone to post this blog- so excuse any typos...
On Friday, I went back to the doctor so he could determine my faith, bed rest or no bed rest...
Bed rest was ordered! I still had all of the symptoms that I had on Tuesday... Actually, my blood pressure had peaked that morning before getting there (I have a home monitor- I am weird!).
Being the stubborn person I am, I had to go to work and finish up loose ends to prepare for maternity leave. This was the first time it felt real- I will not return to work until May! Weird, because that is my routine... However, work has been very gracious and is letting me work from home while I am on bed rest, for my sanity sake if anything!
So yesterday, was my first real day of rest... And I have to admit it was nice. I truly believe that my legs and ankles appreciate it! I can actually see that I have ankles! Maybe this doctor knows what he is talking about. I did have some times when my blood pressure was high, and didn't feel so well, but I felt like it was OK to rest and lay down without feeling lazy- so I guess that means more than anything!
I am anxious to see how this journey plays out and I am sure by Tuesday, I will be going stir crazy! I return to the dr on Tuesday, let's all pray that Miss Priss will corporate and I will be dialiated some!
Keep you updated...
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Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Doctors Appointment
First- I went in there with no hope that anything had changed so I wouldn't set myself up for disappointment...
When I got weighed, I seriously about passed out! I gained 6 pounds (BUT I have an explanation for this, since I haven't changed my eating habits since the first day I was pregnant and no I didn't stop by McDonald's every single time I passed one ha ha). Then they checked my blood pressure and it was high 140/90... not good! The bottom number is the most concerning any time it up over 90 you should go in. Luckily, I was already there!
This past week, I have had such an increase in swelling, that I don't recognize my legs, hands, feet, ankles or face! I look like and feel like a marsh mellow!!! (Result= 6lbs of weight!)
He checked me and I have not dilated any- but I am 80% effaced. He said I should start dilating soon! Yippee!
He was very concerned with my swelling, blood pressure and my reflexes. He said I have every sign of preclampsia except protein in my urine. He is having me back in on Friday to reevaluate and if I have the same symptoms he is going to put me on bed rest, until I am 39 weeks and induce if I haven't gone into labor. He said if I develop protein then he will induce at 38 weeks... now it is just a waiting game. I really wish Presley would just come on her own and I wouldn't have to worry about the negativity of preclampsia. But we will take it one day at a time! I will know more Friday.
That is all I have today, more to come on Friday!
When I got weighed, I seriously about passed out! I gained 6 pounds (BUT I have an explanation for this, since I haven't changed my eating habits since the first day I was pregnant and no I didn't stop by McDonald's every single time I passed one ha ha). Then they checked my blood pressure and it was high 140/90... not good! The bottom number is the most concerning any time it up over 90 you should go in. Luckily, I was already there!
This past week, I have had such an increase in swelling, that I don't recognize my legs, hands, feet, ankles or face! I look like and feel like a marsh mellow!!! (Result= 6lbs of weight!)
He checked me and I have not dilated any- but I am 80% effaced. He said I should start dilating soon! Yippee!
He was very concerned with my swelling, blood pressure and my reflexes. He said I have every sign of preclampsia except protein in my urine. He is having me back in on Friday to reevaluate and if I have the same symptoms he is going to put me on bed rest, until I am 39 weeks and induce if I haven't gone into labor. He said if I develop protein then he will induce at 38 weeks... now it is just a waiting game. I really wish Presley would just come on her own and I wouldn't have to worry about the negativity of preclampsia. But we will take it one day at a time! I will know more Friday.
That is all I have today, more to come on Friday!
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Dr. Appointment
3 weeks to go...
Yesterday, I had a doctor's appointment! I was really really excited... until Dr. Bad News got done with me.
First, I gained 4 more pounds (8 pounds in 1 month- WHOA! 28 total!) That was depressing to say the least, but I have came to the conclusion that if I am going to gain weight I am going to enjoy it-- Mcflurries here I come HA!
At this appointment, Dr. A was checking for position, weight and all the other routine things. Good news is Presley has turned and is now head down- well she is sitting diagonal now, but not breach.
Bad news- Girlfriend weighs 6.5- 7 pounds! Doesn't seem like that much, but I have 3 weeks until my due date and that is 1/2 pound a week= 8.5 pound baby!!! I was in shock! I just had in my mind what she weighed and that wasn't it...
Not only did he deliver that shocking news, but he decided to share with me his policy on due dates and inductions. He said he would let me go past my due date if my cervix isn't prepped (dilated). At this moment in the conversation, I half hearted asked for a new doctor ha ha! It wasn't exactly my idea of a good visit, but it was a reminder that she is healthy (VERY Healthy!)
I haven't wrote about this, but last week I had to go in to the hospital to get monitored for high blood pressure. I had a lot of swelling in legs, feet, hand & face along with a headache. When I initially checked my BP was 150/89 a little high and the doctor told me to go on in just to be safe. After I was there, it returned back to my normal range and they sent me home. Dr. A said it was normal and I did the right thing to keep an eye on it. I have very little swelling now and feeling much better!
I have tons of cramping and braxton hicks, and my stomach stays tight for about 80% of the day-- According to the doctor this is a good sign that I am getting prepared, but I am not getting my hopes up, I have learned my lesson :) My wish is that I will go into labor naturally within the next 3 weeks- and we will not have to worry about induction... please pray, I really don't want to hurt my doctor ha ha!
Come on Presley, everyone is waiting some more patiently than others....
Yesterday, I had a doctor's appointment! I was really really excited... until Dr. Bad News got done with me.
First, I gained 4 more pounds (8 pounds in 1 month- WHOA! 28 total!) That was depressing to say the least, but I have came to the conclusion that if I am going to gain weight I am going to enjoy it-- Mcflurries here I come HA!
At this appointment, Dr. A was checking for position, weight and all the other routine things. Good news is Presley has turned and is now head down- well she is sitting diagonal now, but not breach.
Bad news- Girlfriend weighs 6.5- 7 pounds! Doesn't seem like that much, but I have 3 weeks until my due date and that is 1/2 pound a week= 8.5 pound baby!!! I was in shock! I just had in my mind what she weighed and that wasn't it...
Not only did he deliver that shocking news, but he decided to share with me his policy on due dates and inductions. He said he would let me go past my due date if my cervix isn't prepped (dilated). At this moment in the conversation, I half hearted asked for a new doctor ha ha! It wasn't exactly my idea of a good visit, but it was a reminder that she is healthy (VERY Healthy!)
I haven't wrote about this, but last week I had to go in to the hospital to get monitored for high blood pressure. I had a lot of swelling in legs, feet, hand & face along with a headache. When I initially checked my BP was 150/89 a little high and the doctor told me to go on in just to be safe. After I was there, it returned back to my normal range and they sent me home. Dr. A said it was normal and I did the right thing to keep an eye on it. I have very little swelling now and feeling much better!
I have tons of cramping and braxton hicks, and my stomach stays tight for about 80% of the day-- According to the doctor this is a good sign that I am getting prepared, but I am not getting my hopes up, I have learned my lesson :) My wish is that I will go into labor naturally within the next 3 weeks- and we will not have to worry about induction... please pray, I really don't want to hurt my doctor ha ha!
Come on Presley, everyone is waiting some more patiently than others....
Monday, February 15, 2010
36 Weeks!
3 weeks and 2 days remain until my due date... And I am so excited!!
I will admit, these past few weeks have been very hard for me. I have a ton of emotions and they have been very hard to compartmentalize and move on! (At this moment I am hearing the Jamie Foxx song "Blame it on the Alcohol", but instead of alcohol I am hearing HORMONES haha) I am just anxious, aggravated, miserable, excited, happy- all at the same time, how can that be possible? Today driving into work I was feeling really down and not very excited about starting the work week. Mostly, because I am tired and have nausea and heartburn creeping back in and it would be much easier for me to stay in bed and rest my feet! I guess I was mostly just feeling bad for myself! So when I got to work, I was reading http://www.babycenter.com/, a weekly read for me, and I came across a great article and made me realize what this is really about and I should soak up these last few weeks and be thankful that God has given me the blessing of carrying a child. These last few weeks I need to take this life in and enjoy to small things like having Ryan to myself (instead of bickering at him), because when Presley comes she will be his girl too, Love Roxy and Kyson a little more, I need to do what I want when I want because after Presley it is her schedule, I need to enjoy long showers, rest when I feel like resting, watch TV etc... Because it won't be like this for long!! Here is the list from the article:
1. You finally stop to smell the roses, because your baby is in your arms.
2. Where you once believed you were fearless, you now find yourself afraid.
3. The sacrifices you thought you made to have a child no longer seem like sacrifices.
4. You respect your body ... finally.
5. You respect your parents and love them in a new way.
6. You find that your baby's pain feels much worse than your own.
7. You believe once again in the things you believed in as a child.
8. You lose touch with the people in your life whom you should have banished years ago.
9. Your heart breaks much more easily.
10. You think of someone else 234,836,178,976 times a day.
11. Every day is a surprise.
12. Bodily functions are no longer repulsive. In fact, they please you. (Hooray for poop!)
13. You look at your baby in the mirror instead of yourself.
14. You become a morning person.
15. Your love becomes limitless, a superhuman power.
Other things in Life!
Ryan started a new job at Navy Federal Credit Union last Monday! HOORAY!! He is very excited about the opportunities that the company has to offer. It makes me happy to see him excited to get up and go to work :) Not to mention, the perfect timing.
We did our tax return last night and we are getting back almost $2,000.00, talk about excited! For the past 3 years, we had to pay!! I guess we are just getting all our money back!
Now, I am a true believer in old wives tales and they say good things happen in 3's- That means the only thing lacking is our baby girl!! :) Come on Presley!
I will admit, these past few weeks have been very hard for me. I have a ton of emotions and they have been very hard to compartmentalize and move on! (At this moment I am hearing the Jamie Foxx song "Blame it on the Alcohol", but instead of alcohol I am hearing HORMONES haha) I am just anxious, aggravated, miserable, excited, happy- all at the same time, how can that be possible? Today driving into work I was feeling really down and not very excited about starting the work week. Mostly, because I am tired and have nausea and heartburn creeping back in and it would be much easier for me to stay in bed and rest my feet! I guess I was mostly just feeling bad for myself! So when I got to work, I was reading http://www.babycenter.com/, a weekly read for me, and I came across a great article and made me realize what this is really about and I should soak up these last few weeks and be thankful that God has given me the blessing of carrying a child. These last few weeks I need to take this life in and enjoy to small things like having Ryan to myself (instead of bickering at him), because when Presley comes she will be his girl too, Love Roxy and Kyson a little more, I need to do what I want when I want because after Presley it is her schedule, I need to enjoy long showers, rest when I feel like resting, watch TV etc... Because it won't be like this for long!! Here is the list from the article:
1. You finally stop to smell the roses, because your baby is in your arms.
2. Where you once believed you were fearless, you now find yourself afraid.
3. The sacrifices you thought you made to have a child no longer seem like sacrifices.
4. You respect your body ... finally.
5. You respect your parents and love them in a new way.
6. You find that your baby's pain feels much worse than your own.
7. You believe once again in the things you believed in as a child.
8. You lose touch with the people in your life whom you should have banished years ago.
9. Your heart breaks much more easily.
10. You think of someone else 234,836,178,976 times a day.
11. Every day is a surprise.
12. Bodily functions are no longer repulsive. In fact, they please you. (Hooray for poop!)
13. You look at your baby in the mirror instead of yourself.
14. You become a morning person.
15. Your love becomes limitless, a superhuman power.
Other things in Life!
Ryan started a new job at Navy Federal Credit Union last Monday! HOORAY!! He is very excited about the opportunities that the company has to offer. It makes me happy to see him excited to get up and go to work :) Not to mention, the perfect timing.
We did our tax return last night and we are getting back almost $2,000.00, talk about excited! For the past 3 years, we had to pay!! I guess we are just getting all our money back!
Now, I am a true believer in old wives tales and they say good things happen in 3's- That means the only thing lacking is our baby girl!! :) Come on Presley!
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Nursery Pictures
They don't do it justice, but they will work. I absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the way everything turned out! I just love to go in there and sit!! =) I can't wait to bring Presley home and introduce her to her room, I just know she will love it hehe!
32 weeks & 6 days
Well, 7 weeks and 1 day to go...
I think I can do it--if, I can get some sleep!! Doesn't look like that will be happening anytime soon!! ha. I have gained 20 pounds so far, not too bad to be 8 months pregnant! We went to the doctor yesterday and everything looked great, he said we still have a happy baby and that is the only thing that matters... It will be worth it! I think Ryan feels my pain, just a little differently, not physically, but I complain to him enough I am sure he is tired of hearing about it!! Maybe that is the reason he has been spending so much time at the hunting camp.. hummm, I would like to think it is just the end of hunting season :)
This past weekend I had my first baby shower! It was so exciting and fun. It was great to have all of my favorite girlfriends come together and celebrate Presley. Amber, Rachel, Stefanie and Lindsey did a great job putting everything together- Thank you girls it really was outstanding! I hope to have some pictures soon- I forgot my camera (pregnancy brain) so I am relying on everyone else. Oops! Presley really got some cute things-- she is going to be such a prissy princess and I cannot wait to spoil her. It is funny, because I look back at some of the outfits that my mom and Granny put me in and they were awful. I am afraid in 25 years Presley will do the same thing- that is what Moms are supposed to do, RIGHT?!?
Things around our house have been a little crazy... we moved in, Christmas came in went, the nursery is completed (pictures coming soon), now we are just waiting on our baby girl. But, as most of you know Ryan lost his job in August and it has been hard on us having that insecurity. So I am just asking that each of you say a little prayer for us as he continues the hunt. I know God will bless us with what is right, but has been hard to stay positive. Don't get me wrong, we are truly blessed and things could be much worse. I just hope and pray that by March, Ryan finds something that is right for our family.
Here is to having a great 2010...
I think I can do it--if, I can get some sleep!! Doesn't look like that will be happening anytime soon!! ha. I have gained 20 pounds so far, not too bad to be 8 months pregnant! We went to the doctor yesterday and everything looked great, he said we still have a happy baby and that is the only thing that matters... It will be worth it! I think Ryan feels my pain, just a little differently, not physically, but I complain to him enough I am sure he is tired of hearing about it!! Maybe that is the reason he has been spending so much time at the hunting camp.. hummm, I would like to think it is just the end of hunting season :)
This past weekend I had my first baby shower! It was so exciting and fun. It was great to have all of my favorite girlfriends come together and celebrate Presley. Amber, Rachel, Stefanie and Lindsey did a great job putting everything together- Thank you girls it really was outstanding! I hope to have some pictures soon- I forgot my camera (pregnancy brain) so I am relying on everyone else. Oops! Presley really got some cute things-- she is going to be such a prissy princess and I cannot wait to spoil her. It is funny, because I look back at some of the outfits that my mom and Granny put me in and they were awful. I am afraid in 25 years Presley will do the same thing- that is what Moms are supposed to do, RIGHT?!?
Things around our house have been a little crazy... we moved in, Christmas came in went, the nursery is completed (pictures coming soon), now we are just waiting on our baby girl. But, as most of you know Ryan lost his job in August and it has been hard on us having that insecurity. So I am just asking that each of you say a little prayer for us as he continues the hunt. I know God will bless us with what is right, but has been hard to stay positive. Don't get me wrong, we are truly blessed and things could be much worse. I just hope and pray that by March, Ryan finds something that is right for our family.
Here is to having a great 2010...
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