Leg cramp and diaper bags ( Read more... )

Nick and I had two visits this week. We met with our Midwife on Monday morning and had our last ultrasound on Tuesday morning. We are starting the process of trying to figure out who our pediatrician is going to be (Our midwife made a suggestion and I liked an additional lady in the packet that we were given so we will probably meet both.) as ( Read more... )

8 months!!! The end of the tunnel is getting near. Newest development- Cankles. I have been getting edema (swelling) at work because I am constantly in a sitting position at work. On my breaks I have been putting my feet up and I have been going home and also putting my feet up. It goes away pretty quickly but I had to buy new shoes for work ( Read more... )

I have 6-11weeks left!
Nick and I are definetly getting down to crunch time. Last night I posted baby sign language flash cards all over the house so that Nick and I can learn it and teach it to Jude Oliver. Nick is not a big fan of the lady on the flashcards so maybe it will modivate him to learn faster. I also have a book arriving sometime this ( Read more... )

I know that pregnant women are not suppose to be graceful but damn does my belly get in the way.  I have now taken to wearing a paper towel bib while I eat because I have stained every single work shirt that I own.  As an adult I have not had any eating difficulties but now that my stomach puts such distance between my mouth and the table I keep ( Read more... )

Does one get the H1N1 vaccine or no?  Last week they started offering the H1N1 vaccine to healthcare workers who are high risk.  I had that horrible cold last week so I was not able to get in line to get it.  There is a lot of stuff online telling you to get it and not to get it.  I have decided after much deliberation to get it.  I just received ( Read more... )

This week has been a toughy.  Yesterday morning Nick and I took Uchi in to be euthanized.  It was very peaceful but also really hard.  We buried her in the backyard (The root system back there from out trees did not make this an easy task.)  and next spring plan on planting something there in her honor- maybe a Lilac Tree.  It was a strange day ( Read more... )

I would like to preface this email by saying I have been nothing but sweet and kind to little Jude Oliver.  I went grocery shopping and have made wonderful balanced suppers the last two days.  I walked a mile both of my days off and I even did pregnancy yoga yesterday.  (I am not flexible but I worked through it despite wanting to strangle the ( Read more... )

So yesterday was Nick and my 3rd wedding anniversary.  We had a very  low key day which was wonderful.  We stopped by Ikea in the morning and got ourselves some dishes along with dishes for Jude and a rug for his room.  We then headed out to one of our favorite Italian Restaurants for lunch followed by a nap.  Upon waking we headed over to Cold ( Read more... )

Sleeping..
 I have been having difficulty doing this since becoming preggers.  I have always been a stomach sleeper and not I am being forced to sleep on my side.  If I sleep on my left side then my arm falls asleep if I sleep on my right than my hip goes out of joint. Throughout the entire evening I am turning constantly between the two sides.   ( Read more... )