Monday, February 13, 2012
NATIONAL SPORTS DAY
Tomorrow is February 14th. I have in my mind visions of what the day should involve. Flowers. Hearts. Cookies. Flowers. Chocolate. Flowers. Alas, over here there will be no flowers, no chocolate (I might sneak in some cookies). In our little country, tomorrow is SPORTS DAY. Being a health nerdy nut, I love it. Getting folks up an moving is a great initiative. So I will trade my chocolate covered hearts for a sand covered football (soccer ball). Most businesses will be closed tomorrow to encourage people to get outside and get moving. Nursery is one of the businesses that will be closed tomorrow. However, they couldn't pass up the opportunity to educate the kiddies on the importance of physical activity. They celebrated Sports Day today.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
28 Weeks
What a week!!!!
Last Thursday EM was very sick. He had fever (103.7 F) and tummy upset. :( I picked him up from school and deposited him on the sofa. There he stayed. I watched him non-stop. I tried to just be near him and read a book or do work online. But I was too consumed with him mentally. I couldn't concentrate on anything. My baby was sick. I didn't want to take him to the doctor (for reasons we won't get into), so I drugged him with a fever reducer ever 6 hours and kept him hydrated. But by 10:30 he was still holding on to that fever (it had come and gone and come again throughout the day). I watched him overnight, plotted my route to the hospital, and prayed! His fever broke over night. Around 2:30 AM. By the time he woke he was ready to get into everything. I'm like, "Hold up, little dude. Go sit your tail down somewhere." He wasn't pleased and neither was the rest of the house. We watched all four versions of Shrek and Cars I & II several times the rest of the weekend. But I wasn't about to have my little munchkin getting sick again. I'm so thankful that he doesn't get sick often and when he does, it usually is very short lived. I think this illness was due to the cool temps, heavy sand storms and very low humidity. Every one around here has a story about their kids (or them) being sick this month.
EM has entered into the picky eater phase. I don't like it one bit. If he stays with me long enough I can get him to eat good stuff, but most of the time, he'll put the fork to his lips (with the lips closed), put the fork down and report, I don't like it. He asks me to feed him, which I refuse to do. He'll feed himself when's hungry. So I'm not really worried, I just don't like the idea of wasting time that we could be spending together doing something else.
EM is really diggin' this Big Brother roll. He is constantly hugging and kissing the bump. :) Unfortunately a the mood will strike him in the middle of the grocery store and he'll pull up my shirt and declare, "I want to kiss my brover." Not really the best situation is a conservative country. LOL I try to convince him that he's brother gets cold when we leave the house, so we have to make sure to keep him covered when we go out. Usually, that will work. :) I really hope these good feelings last, but I'm not going to be delusional about the whole thing.
Babylove #2 is doing well. Lots of kicks and a few jabs. I'm feeling good and can't complain about a thing. I'm finally to the point where I can look in the mirror at my fabulous shape and be delighted. It's amazing what's going on in there. It's even more amazing to know that everything that was in there before is still in there with the baby.
From BabyCenter.com
By this week, your baby weighs two and a quarter pounds (like a Chinese cabbage) and measures 14.8 inches from the top of his head to his heels. He can blink his eyes, which now sport lashes. With his eyesight developing, he may be able to see the light that filters in through your womb. He's also developing billions of neurons in her brain and adding more body fat in preparation for life in the outside world.
I keep forgetting my camera - pictures to come soon. ;)
Last Thursday EM was very sick. He had fever (103.7 F) and tummy upset. :( I picked him up from school and deposited him on the sofa. There he stayed. I watched him non-stop. I tried to just be near him and read a book or do work online. But I was too consumed with him mentally. I couldn't concentrate on anything. My baby was sick. I didn't want to take him to the doctor (for reasons we won't get into), so I drugged him with a fever reducer ever 6 hours and kept him hydrated. But by 10:30 he was still holding on to that fever (it had come and gone and come again throughout the day). I watched him overnight, plotted my route to the hospital, and prayed! His fever broke over night. Around 2:30 AM. By the time he woke he was ready to get into everything. I'm like, "Hold up, little dude. Go sit your tail down somewhere." He wasn't pleased and neither was the rest of the house. We watched all four versions of Shrek and Cars I & II several times the rest of the weekend. But I wasn't about to have my little munchkin getting sick again. I'm so thankful that he doesn't get sick often and when he does, it usually is very short lived. I think this illness was due to the cool temps, heavy sand storms and very low humidity. Every one around here has a story about their kids (or them) being sick this month.
EM has entered into the picky eater phase. I don't like it one bit. If he stays with me long enough I can get him to eat good stuff, but most of the time, he'll put the fork to his lips (with the lips closed), put the fork down and report, I don't like it. He asks me to feed him, which I refuse to do. He'll feed himself when's hungry. So I'm not really worried, I just don't like the idea of wasting time that we could be spending together doing something else.
EM is really diggin' this Big Brother roll. He is constantly hugging and kissing the bump. :) Unfortunately a the mood will strike him in the middle of the grocery store and he'll pull up my shirt and declare, "I want to kiss my brover." Not really the best situation is a conservative country. LOL I try to convince him that he's brother gets cold when we leave the house, so we have to make sure to keep him covered when we go out. Usually, that will work. :) I really hope these good feelings last, but I'm not going to be delusional about the whole thing.
Babylove #2 is doing well. Lots of kicks and a few jabs. I'm feeling good and can't complain about a thing. I'm finally to the point where I can look in the mirror at my fabulous shape and be delighted. It's amazing what's going on in there. It's even more amazing to know that everything that was in there before is still in there with the baby.
From BabyCenter.com
By this week, your baby weighs two and a quarter pounds (like a Chinese cabbage) and measures 14.8 inches from the top of his head to his heels. He can blink his eyes, which now sport lashes. With his eyesight developing, he may be able to see the light that filters in through your womb. He's also developing billions of neurons in her brain and adding more body fat in preparation for life in the outside world.
I keep forgetting my camera - pictures to come soon. ;)
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Say Mama
I remember when EM was a wee one just starting to talk. He loved to say "dada". I was sit across from him with my little heart broken wondering why won't you say "mama"? I'm the one who feeds you the good stuff. I give you the best baths and keep you bottom nice and happy. Not that daddy didn't contribute, but this was the argument in my head. Tonight after my dear niece gave EM a bath and put EM in the bed, she reports that EM wanted to see me. I'm like OK, let me finish the last few minutes of my movie and I'll go up there. There was like 5 minutes, seriously left in the movie. Then I hear, "Mommy, Mommy, mommy, mommy. Mommy! Mommy? Mama! Hey Babe! mommy! Mommy, mommy, mommy, mommy...." {'Hey babe" is what daddy says to get mommy's attention.} My niece is like, I think he's calling you. I'm like who taught that kid that I was mommy? Ahhhhh, I did. I drilled it into his curly little head, when he was going through that dada phase. Lo and behold, it stuck! LOL I pause my movie and head upstairs. He smothers me with kisses, tells me good night and professes his love for his ol' mommy. :) Melts my heart!
Disco duck aka Babylove #2 is having a disco party in my belly. He likes to hang out, curled into a "C" on my right side, where he kicks and pushes on my belly. Every now and again, he'll do a little Riverdance that his Auntie D taught him. I'm loving this. I really miss that I didn't get to experience this with Babylove #1 aka EM. But I'm so thankful that I get to experience it now and hope that he doesn't flip upside down and start his little Riverdance in my ribs. Fingers crossed.
Disco duck aka Babylove #2 is having a disco party in my belly. He likes to hang out, curled into a "C" on my right side, where he kicks and pushes on my belly. Every now and again, he'll do a little Riverdance that his Auntie D taught him. I'm loving this. I really miss that I didn't get to experience this with Babylove #1 aka EM. But I'm so thankful that I get to experience it now and hope that he doesn't flip upside down and start his little Riverdance in my ribs. Fingers crossed.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Week 26
I have passed the 100 day mark. If I carry to term, I have less than 100 days to go. A little over 3 months. EEEKKK! I'm getting ready! Bring it on!
I was all set to talk about how blissful things are in Week 26. No tiredness, back pain has subsided, and I'm feeling Babylove #2 moving all the time - nice sweet little movements. As I was sitting down to write my post I had to go to the bathroom, OK - so I go, come back sit down, get all comfy and ready to write again. Open my browse and well, I gotta go again. Ya'll this went on four times within an hour (my lunch break) Needless to say the post did not get written and my puppies and rainbows state of mind was dashed. However, my puppies and rainbows state of mind is back. :) I suffered from major back pain for the past two month. I know it's BabyLove #2 tap dancing on my last sciatic nerve. It's nice to have that pain gone for however long it's going to stay gone. I'm thankful for what I can get. I don't feel quite as fat as I've been feeling, I feel nicely pregnant. :) Babylove #2 is also moving ... a lot. It's nice movement, no feet in the ribs or any of that nonsense. With EM, I didn't get to feel much movement, so I'm thankful for the little tap dance routines that I get this time around.
EM is so full of questions these days. He has never been a quiet child even before he could talk, he was chatterbox. LOL. But now it seems nonstop. And I know it's going to continue and get more intense once he starts big boy school in September. I have no talk zones (like in the car during "rush hour", but sometimes the questions just kind of bubble up out of him, like he can't help it. Bless his little heart. I've got some much needed help around here particularly with this fella. I am so thankful for family that is stepping up to help out. Seriously, you are saving my sanity. Thank you!
EM is really into dessert these days. He wants dessert after every meal. :) The good news is that we've gotten him agreeable to dessert only at dinner time. The even better news is that dessert doesn't have to be sweet. Tonight, dessert was chicken (dinner was chicken, too.) LOL
Here's what Babycenter.com says is going on this week in the belly:
The network of nerves in your baby's ears is better developed and more sensitive than before. He may now be able to hear both your voice and your partner's as you chat with each other. He's inhaling and exhaling small amounts of amniotic fluid, which is essential for the development of his lungs. These so-called breathing movements are also good practice for when he's born and takes that first gulp of air. And he's continuing to put on baby fat. He now weighs about a pound and two-thirds and measures 14 inches (an English hothouse cucumber) from head to heel. If you're having a boy, his testicles are beginning to descend into his scrotum — a trip that will take two to three days.
Finally some quiet time. :)
I was all set to talk about how blissful things are in Week 26. No tiredness, back pain has subsided, and I'm feeling Babylove #2 moving all the time - nice sweet little movements. As I was sitting down to write my post I had to go to the bathroom, OK - so I go, come back sit down, get all comfy and ready to write again. Open my browse and well, I gotta go again. Ya'll this went on four times within an hour (my lunch break) Needless to say the post did not get written and my puppies and rainbows state of mind was dashed. However, my puppies and rainbows state of mind is back. :) I suffered from major back pain for the past two month. I know it's BabyLove #2 tap dancing on my last sciatic nerve. It's nice to have that pain gone for however long it's going to stay gone. I'm thankful for what I can get. I don't feel quite as fat as I've been feeling, I feel nicely pregnant. :) Babylove #2 is also moving ... a lot. It's nice movement, no feet in the ribs or any of that nonsense. With EM, I didn't get to feel much movement, so I'm thankful for the little tap dance routines that I get this time around.
EM is so full of questions these days. He has never been a quiet child even before he could talk, he was chatterbox. LOL. But now it seems nonstop. And I know it's going to continue and get more intense once he starts big boy school in September. I have no talk zones (like in the car during "rush hour", but sometimes the questions just kind of bubble up out of him, like he can't help it. Bless his little heart. I've got some much needed help around here particularly with this fella. I am so thankful for family that is stepping up to help out. Seriously, you are saving my sanity. Thank you!
EM is really into dessert these days. He wants dessert after every meal. :) The good news is that we've gotten him agreeable to dessert only at dinner time. The even better news is that dessert doesn't have to be sweet. Tonight, dessert was chicken (dinner was chicken, too.) LOL
Here's what Babycenter.com says is going on this week in the belly:
The network of nerves in your baby's ears is better developed and more sensitive than before. He may now be able to hear both your voice and your partner's as you chat with each other. He's inhaling and exhaling small amounts of amniotic fluid, which is essential for the development of his lungs. These so-called breathing movements are also good practice for when he's born and takes that first gulp of air. And he's continuing to put on baby fat. He now weighs about a pound and two-thirds and measures 14 inches (an English hothouse cucumber) from head to heel. If you're having a boy, his testicles are beginning to descend into his scrotum — a trip that will take two to three days.
Finally some quiet time. :)
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Nursery in Progress
Mama at 24 weeks
The nursery is a work in progress, but we've got all the big pieces put together. Here's the crib and part of the glider.
The changing table and an excersaucer
The glider with a bunch of junk in it. :)
EM has been helping with the decorations. Here is his wall sticker application.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Week 24
Time seems to be flying by. Next thing I know we'll be a family of four! Can I admit that I'm nervous? I'm nervous about the birth. I'm nervous about having an extra bean to physically handle. However, I'm sure it will all be fine. Right?
EM has been enjoying lots of daddy time. LOTS of it. My my heart happy to see the two of them enjoying each other. He's getting to be a pro scooter rider. I think the snappy new helmet we got him has given him an added does of confidence. :)
Babylove#2 is seriously moving all of the place. I think he's filming a remake of Saturday Night Fever or Kung Fu Panda. The other night, daddy and I were talking before the Sandman attacked. All of a sudden there was this little something - a foot? a butt bone? - sticking out and it wasn't moving. I rubbed it and talked to it (the bump) and finally Babylove did a little dance and went to sleep.
We finally have all the nursery furniture put together. Now to wash all the "stuff" and make a little more welcoming. I'll post some pictures of our work in progress. Our theme is furry little woodland creatures. My mom thinks most of the creatures look a little scary. I'm sure once kiddo gets a look a mommy after I've delivered him, or even the early morning version of mommy, he's not gonna be phased by the little squirrels and deer.
From BabyCenter:
Your baby's growing steadily, having gained about 4 ounces since last week. That puts him at just over a pound. Since he's almost a foot long (picture an ear of corn), he cuts a pretty lean figure at this point, but his body is filling out proportionally and he'll soon start to plump up. His brain is also growing quickly now, and his taste buds are continuing to develop. His lungs are developing "branches" of the respiratory "tree" as well as cells that produce surfactant, a substance that will help his air sacs inflate once he hits the outside world. His skin is still thin and translucent, but that will start to change soon.
Pictures coming soon
EM has been enjoying lots of daddy time. LOTS of it. My my heart happy to see the two of them enjoying each other. He's getting to be a pro scooter rider. I think the snappy new helmet we got him has given him an added does of confidence. :)
Babylove#2 is seriously moving all of the place. I think he's filming a remake of Saturday Night Fever or Kung Fu Panda. The other night, daddy and I were talking before the Sandman attacked. All of a sudden there was this little something - a foot? a butt bone? - sticking out and it wasn't moving. I rubbed it and talked to it (the bump) and finally Babylove did a little dance and went to sleep.
We finally have all the nursery furniture put together. Now to wash all the "stuff" and make a little more welcoming. I'll post some pictures of our work in progress. Our theme is furry little woodland creatures. My mom thinks most of the creatures look a little scary. I'm sure once kiddo gets a look a mommy after I've delivered him, or even the early morning version of mommy, he's not gonna be phased by the little squirrels and deer.
From BabyCenter:
Your baby's growing steadily, having gained about 4 ounces since last week. That puts him at just over a pound. Since he's almost a foot long (picture an ear of corn), he cuts a pretty lean figure at this point, but his body is filling out proportionally and he'll soon start to plump up. His brain is also growing quickly now, and his taste buds are continuing to develop. His lungs are developing "branches" of the respiratory "tree" as well as cells that produce surfactant, a substance that will help his air sacs inflate once he hits the outside world. His skin is still thin and translucent, but that will start to change soon.
Pictures coming soon
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Week 22
Hope everyone had Happy Holidays. It's been mad, crazy busy in our neck of the woods. Holidays can do that. Today is New Years Eve. I would love to be getting all dolled up to go out with friends and drink sparkling apple juice. Unfortunately, I have managed to get sick. :( Thankfully, I am the only one with the illness. But it still sucks to be sick. I want to curl up under the covers while my momma takes care of me, unfortunately I gave up that privilege when I started wearing big girl panties. LOL
EM is enjoying the post holiday and season playing with all his new toys. One of the great things about being over seas is that packages get here whenever they feel like it, so he's still getting Christmas gifts. :) We got EM the Cars movie (first one) and Shrek (the series), he loves them and I get the bonus gift of sofa hour long sofa cuddles. And if there's popcorn, I'm getting nominated for the Best Mommy Ever award. :)
We got a box in the mail of some of EM's old baby clothes, I can still EM in all is fluffy glory wearing these outfits. So thankful that I'm able to reuse EM's clothes. Nice quality baby clothes are very expensive here, and ordering EVERYTHING through the mail gets tiresome. You miss out on the sales and rummaging through the racks at Ross and TJMAXX for those hidden treasures.
Babylove #2 is moving up a storm. I went from nothing to lots and lots. I started feeling movement around the end of 21 weeks. At 11 inches (the length of a spaghetti squash) and almost 1 pound, your baby is starting to look like a miniature newborn. His lips, eyelids, and eyebrows are becoming more distinct, and he's even developing tiny tooth buds beneath his gums. His eyes have formed, but his irises (the colored part of the eye) still lack pigment. If you could see inside your womb, you'd be able to spot the fine hair (lanugo) that covers his body and the deep wrinkles on his skin, which he'll sport until he adds a padding of fat to fill them in. Inside his belly, his pancreas — essential for the production of some important hormones — is developing steadily.
Wishing everyone a safe, happy and kiss-filled New Year's! 2012 is going to be an awesome year. I can feel it! Claim your blessings now! :)
EM is enjoying the post holiday and season playing with all his new toys. One of the great things about being over seas is that packages get here whenever they feel like it, so he's still getting Christmas gifts. :) We got EM the Cars movie (first one) and Shrek (the series), he loves them and I get the bonus gift of sofa hour long sofa cuddles. And if there's popcorn, I'm getting nominated for the Best Mommy Ever award. :)
We got a box in the mail of some of EM's old baby clothes, I can still EM in all is fluffy glory wearing these outfits. So thankful that I'm able to reuse EM's clothes. Nice quality baby clothes are very expensive here, and ordering EVERYTHING through the mail gets tiresome. You miss out on the sales and rummaging through the racks at Ross and TJMAXX for those hidden treasures.
Babylove #2 is moving up a storm. I went from nothing to lots and lots. I started feeling movement around the end of 21 weeks. At 11 inches (the length of a spaghetti squash) and almost 1 pound, your baby is starting to look like a miniature newborn. His lips, eyelids, and eyebrows are becoming more distinct, and he's even developing tiny tooth buds beneath his gums. His eyes have formed, but his irises (the colored part of the eye) still lack pigment. If you could see inside your womb, you'd be able to spot the fine hair (lanugo) that covers his body and the deep wrinkles on his skin, which he'll sport until he adds a padding of fat to fill them in. Inside his belly, his pancreas — essential for the production of some important hormones — is developing steadily.
Wishing everyone a safe, happy and kiss-filled New Year's! 2012 is going to be an awesome year. I can feel it! Claim your blessings now! :)
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