Weekly update!
How far along?: 30 weeks, 2 days
Weight gain/loss: gained 1 lb at my most recent Dr's appt. Total gain: 5.5lbs
Symptoms: starting to become more uncomfortable - feeling like I did at the end of my pregnancy with Colin which makes sense since Dr said I was measuring at 35 weeks!
Gender: went another ultrasound without finding out!!
Sleep?: sleeping fairly well. hips still really sore but either I'm getting used to it or its easing up slightly
Best moment this week?: having yet another ultrasound but finally hearing "everything looks perfect!"
Movement: still very active
Food cravings/aversions: I'd say popsicles have become a craving. I think about them constantly!
What I miss?: being able to hold/cuddle Colin more easily
What I am looking forward to?: the warmer weather that is coming
Size of Baby: on Monday, the ultrasound said baby was weighing 3lbs 8oz. According to Baby center, "Your baby's about 15.7 inches long now, and she weighs almost 3 pounds (like a head of cabbage)"
What I’m nervous about: Getting the results of my semi-elective GD testing. I do not want it to come back positive but would love to have a reason as to why I'm measuring so far ahead of schedule.
12 reasons motherhood is good for your looks
by E. Seidman
1. The blowouts/highlights/lowlights/anything-lights you regularly go for. So what if they're mostly an excuse to get of the house without the kids for a few hours?
2. Running after children brings a flush to your cheeks and burns countless calories. (Devouring what's left on their plates: not so much.)
3. Black yoga pants: highly flattering on every shape.
4. Ponytails are highly flattering, too. But bedhead works fine in a pinch.
5. Remember how you used to get naked and stand there critiquing your body in the mirror? HA! Who has the time to even think about cellulite?
6. The way your husband gazes at you so admiringly and goo-goo eyed. Or is it because he's sleep deprived? Whatever.
7. Lavender burp cloths look really good on you.
8. Everyone will think you seem remarkably bright-eyed. That's because of the fourth basic necessity, after food, shelter and water: concealer. Thank you, cover-up gods.
9. The new pickup lines in your life that will give you a surge of pride. You know, like, "Oooh, what kind of stroller is that?"
10. Not being able to shower daily makes your skin soft and silky and your hair extra moisturized. Also, studies show that the scent of spit-up is considered highly sexy among primates.
11. The day you realize that the curves you developed after childbirth make you ever so much more attractive than skinny runts like Amanda Seyfried and Anne Hathaway. Or is that the sleep deprivation talking? Whatever…
12. "Mommy, you are bee-yoo-tee-ful."
by E. Seidman
1. The blowouts/highlights/lowlights/anything-lights you regularly go for. So what if they're mostly an excuse to get of the house without the kids for a few hours?
2. Running after children brings a flush to your cheeks and burns countless calories. (Devouring what's left on their plates: not so much.)
3. Black yoga pants: highly flattering on every shape.
4. Ponytails are highly flattering, too. But bedhead works fine in a pinch.
5. Remember how you used to get naked and stand there critiquing your body in the mirror? HA! Who has the time to even think about cellulite?
6. The way your husband gazes at you so admiringly and goo-goo eyed. Or is it because he's sleep deprived? Whatever.
7. Lavender burp cloths look really good on you.
8. Everyone will think you seem remarkably bright-eyed. That's because of the fourth basic necessity, after food, shelter and water: concealer. Thank you, cover-up gods.
9. The new pickup lines in your life that will give you a surge of pride. You know, like, "Oooh, what kind of stroller is that?"
10. Not being able to shower daily makes your skin soft and silky and your hair extra moisturized. Also, studies show that the scent of spit-up is considered highly sexy among primates.
11. The day you realize that the curves you developed after childbirth make you ever so much more attractive than skinny runts like Amanda Seyfried and Anne Hathaway. Or is that the sleep deprivation talking? Whatever…
12. "Mommy, you are bee-yoo-tee-ful."
Weekly update!
How far along?: 29 weeks, 2 days
Weight gain/loss: current official gain from Dr is +4.5. I'm sure it will be much higher on Monday
Symptoms: achy feet
Gender: Will find out in about 75 days unless they slips on Monday at our ultrasound :)
Sleep?: several bathroom breaks per night but sleeping pretty alright otherwise
Best moment this week?: Mark, Missy and Paulina are in Michigan. Great being able to spend some time with the family
Movement: lots and lots and lots. This is one active baby
Food cravings/aversions: popsicles, popsicles, popsicles. I think about them non-stop
What I miss?: not sure today
What I am looking forward to?: my Ultrasound on Monday - seeing Baby again and hearing approximately how much (s)he weighs
Size of Baby: according to Baby center: roughly 2 1/2 lbs or the size of a butternut squash and a little over 15" long
What I’m nervous about: going from a family of 3 to a family of 4
How far along?: 29 weeks, 2 days
Weight gain/loss: current official gain from Dr is +4.5. I'm sure it will be much higher on Monday
Symptoms: achy feet
Gender: Will find out in about 75 days unless they slips on Monday at our ultrasound :)
Sleep?: several bathroom breaks per night but sleeping pretty alright otherwise
Best moment this week?: Mark, Missy and Paulina are in Michigan. Great being able to spend some time with the family
Movement: lots and lots and lots. This is one active baby
Food cravings/aversions: popsicles, popsicles, popsicles. I think about them non-stop
What I miss?: not sure today
What I am looking forward to?: my Ultrasound on Monday - seeing Baby again and hearing approximately how much (s)he weighs
Size of Baby: according to Baby center: roughly 2 1/2 lbs or the size of a butternut squash and a little over 15" long
What I’m nervous about: going from a family of 3 to a family of 4
Letter/Prayer #2:
Help me give my children the best... not of trappings or toys, but of myself, cherishing them on good days and bad, theirs and mine. Teach me to accept them for who they are, not for what they do; to listen to what they say, if only so they will listen to me; to encourage their goals, not mine; and please, let me laugh with them and be silly.Let me give them a home where respect is the cornerstone, integrity the foundation, and there is enough happiness to raise the roof. May I give them the courage to be true to themselves; the independence to take care of themselves and the faith to believe in a power much greater than their own. See that I discipline my children without demeaning them, demand good manners without forgetting my own and let them know they have limitless love, no matter what they do. Let me feed them properly, clothe them adequately and have enough to give them small allowances... not for the work they do but the pleasure they bring...and let me be moderate in all these things, so the joy of getting will help them discover the joy of giving. See that their responsibilities are real but not burdensome, that my expectations are high but not overwhelming and that my thanks and praise are thoughtful and given when they're due. Help me teach them that excellence is work's real reward, and not the glory it brings. But when it comes.. and it will.. let me revel in each honor, however small, without once pretending that it's mine; my children are glories enough. Above all, let me ground these children so well that I can dare to let them go.
And may they be so blessed
I've read a series of prayers, letters, and wishes to both unborn babies and already here babies. I thought over the next few days, I'd post some of them. Some are funny and some are more sentimental. Lets start on a light note ...
Prayer for a Daughter by Tina Fey
Prayer for a Daughter by Tina Fey
First, Lord: No tattoos. May neither Chinese symbol for truth nor Winnie-the-Pooh holding the FSU logo stain her tender haunches.
May she be Beautiful but not Damaged, for it’s the Damage that draws the creepy soccer coach’s eye, not the Beauty.
When the Crystal Meth is offered, May she remember the parents who cut her grapes in half and stick with Beer.
Guide her, protect her when crossing the street, stepping onto boats, swimming in the ocean, swimming in pools, walking near pools, standing on the subway platform, crossing 86th Street, stepping off of boats, using mall restrooms, getting on and off escalators, driving on country roads while arguing, leaning on large windows, walking in parking lots, riding Ferris wheels, roller-coasters, log flumes, or anything called “Hell Drop,” “Tower of Torture,” or “The Death Spiral Rock ‘N Zero G Roll featuring Aerosmith,” and standing on any kind of balcony ever, anywhere, at any age.
Lead her away from Acting but not all the way to Finance. Something where she can make her own hours but still feel intellectually fulfilled and get outside sometimes And not have to wear high heels.
What would that be, Lord? Architecture? Midwifery? Golf course design? I’m asking You, because if I knew, I’d be doing it, Youdammit.
May she play the Drums to the fiery rhythm of her Own Heart with the sinewy strength of her Own Arms, so she need Not Lie With Drummers.
Grant her a Rough Patch from twelve to seventeen. Let her draw horses and be interested in Barbies for much too long, For childhood is short – a Tiger Flower blooming Magenta for one day – And adulthood is long and dry-humping in cars will wait.
O Lord, break the Internet forever, That she may be spared the misspelled invective of her peers And the online marketing campaign for Rape Hostel V: Girls Just Wanna Get Stabbed.
And when she one day turns on me and calls me a Bitch in front of Hollister, Give me the strength, Lord, to yank her directly into a cab in front of her friends, For I will not have that Shit. I will not have it.
And should she choose to be a Mother one day, be my eyes, Lord, that I may see her, lying on a blanket on the floor at 4:50 A.M., all-at-once exhausted, bored, and in love with the little creature whose poop is leaking up its back.
“My mother did this for me once,” she will realize as she cleans feces off her baby’s neck. “My mother did this for me.” And the delayed gratitude will wash over her as it does each generation and she will make a Mental Note to call me. And she will forget. But I’ll know, because I peeped it with Your God eyes.
Amen.
Weekly update!
How far along?: 28 weeks, 2 days
Weight gain/loss: +4.5lbs. Weighed myself at home yesterday and was under my pre-pregnancy weight
Symptoms: nothing different on the pregnancy front. was sick Sat night-Wednesday and now wonder if I have a sinus infection. Uggg
Gender: Will find out in about 80 days!
Sleep?: slept pretty well this week!
Best moment this week?: had an overall pretty crummy week
Movement: when I was sick became worried since I didn't feel much movement. Now that I'm feeling better, Baby is back to its very active state
Food cravings/aversions: Still no cravings but I ate an entire box of Popsicles in 3 days!
What I miss?: Feel healthy
What I am looking forward to?: warm weather again!
Size of Baby: a Chinese Cabbage: according to Babycenter - 14.8" in length and approximately 2 1/4 lbs in weight
What I’m nervous about: taking my 3 hour test
How far along?: 28 weeks, 2 days
Weight gain/loss: +4.5lbs. Weighed myself at home yesterday and was under my pre-pregnancy weight
Symptoms: nothing different on the pregnancy front. was sick Sat night-Wednesday and now wonder if I have a sinus infection. Uggg
Gender: Will find out in about 80 days!
Sleep?: slept pretty well this week!
Best moment this week?: had an overall pretty crummy week
Movement: when I was sick became worried since I didn't feel much movement. Now that I'm feeling better, Baby is back to its very active state
Food cravings/aversions: Still no cravings but I ate an entire box of Popsicles in 3 days!
What I miss?: Feel healthy
What I am looking forward to?: warm weather again!
Size of Baby: a Chinese Cabbage: according to Babycenter - 14.8" in length and approximately 2 1/4 lbs in weight
What I’m nervous about: taking my 3 hour test
Weekly update!
How far along?: 27 weeks, 2 days.
Weight gain/loss: up almost 4.5 lbs which is great for almost being in my 3rd trimester but not so great for 1 month
Symptoms: this has been a very stressful week, so lots of pains that I think are directly related to my stress. I also have been an emotional wreck - again mostly stress related.
Gender: Unknown until the big day!!!
Sleep?: slept really well while Mike was gone :)
Best moment this week?: I bought our boy take home outfit and it came in the mail! I can't believe how small it is!
Movement: LOTS!
Food cravings/aversions: still nothing major.
What I miss?: simplicity of life
What I am looking forward to?: this baby coming!
Size of Baby: according to baby center - is about 14 1/2 inches long with his/her legs extended and roughly 2 lbs - about the size of a head of cauliflower
What I’m nervous about: lots of things lately mostly related to work
How far along?: 27 weeks, 2 days.
Weight gain/loss: up almost 4.5 lbs which is great for almost being in my 3rd trimester but not so great for 1 month
Symptoms: this has been a very stressful week, so lots of pains that I think are directly related to my stress. I also have been an emotional wreck - again mostly stress related.
Gender: Unknown until the big day!!!
Sleep?: slept really well while Mike was gone :)
Best moment this week?: I bought our boy take home outfit and it came in the mail! I can't believe how small it is!
Movement: LOTS!
Food cravings/aversions: still nothing major.
What I miss?: simplicity of life
What I am looking forward to?: this baby coming!
Size of Baby: according to baby center - is about 14 1/2 inches long with his/her legs extended and roughly 2 lbs - about the size of a head of cauliflower
What I’m nervous about: lots of things lately mostly related to work
"Hola... Mucho gusto."
I'm XYZ, and I am teaching Spanish here at A. For the last two weeks, the children and I have been having a lot of fun getting to know each other and learning new Spanish songs, games, and words. I hope you will enjoy seeing the crafts that they bring home and that you will encourage them as they grow in their knowledge of the Spanish language and Latin Culture. It is truly a pleasure and an honor to teach your kids! This month we will be following the same themes as your child's classroom. The vocabulary that we will be learning about this month is listed below. Vocabulario - Vocabularythe cat = el gato the dog = el perro the cow = la vaca the monkey = el mono the butterfly = la mariposa the fly = el mosco the tree = el arbol the flower = la flor the ant = la hormiga the wind = el viento the rain = la lluvia | April Themes- Color: Yellow = Amarillo - Shape: Oval = Ovalo Canciones - Songs"Los Pollitos" (The baby chickens) "Tengo Una Casita" (I have a little house) "El Dedito" (Little Finger) "Si, Cristo Me Ama" (Jesus Loves Me) "Salta Pequeña Langosta" (Jump, Little Lobster) |
Colin has been too funny regarding the baby lately. Here is my recent favorite:
Mommy: Colin, the baby is kicking Mommy very hard.
Colin: "why doesn't hers like you?"
Weekly update!
How far along?: 26 Weeks, 2 Days
Weight gain/loss: will find out for sure on Monday. Nervous! In the past few days, I've started feeling HUGE all over.
Symptoms: still lots of Braxton Hicks and lots of movement.
Gender: Unknown until baby comes!
Sleep?: becoming a little more difficult. My left hip kills making it nearly impossible to sleep on that side
Best moment this week?: Mike was able to feel the baby through my stomach - not kicking but the actual baby.
Movement: All.the.time!
Food cravings/aversions: fruit and recently sweets - lots and lots of sweets!
What I miss?: being able to sleep comfortably
What I am looking forward to?: My Dr's appt on Monday
Size of Baby: according to Babycenter - 14" long and 1 2/3 lbs roughly the length of an English hothouse cucumber.
What I’m nervous about: finding out whether or not I failed my Glucose Testing on Wednesday and if I have to do the 3 hour one.
How far along?: 26 Weeks, 2 Days
Weight gain/loss: will find out for sure on Monday. Nervous! In the past few days, I've started feeling HUGE all over.
Symptoms: still lots of Braxton Hicks and lots of movement.
Gender: Unknown until baby comes!
Sleep?: becoming a little more difficult. My left hip kills making it nearly impossible to sleep on that side
Best moment this week?: Mike was able to feel the baby through my stomach - not kicking but the actual baby.
Movement: All.the.time!
Food cravings/aversions: fruit and recently sweets - lots and lots of sweets!
What I miss?: being able to sleep comfortably
What I am looking forward to?: My Dr's appt on Monday
Size of Baby: according to Babycenter - 14" long and 1 2/3 lbs roughly the length of an English hothouse cucumber.
What I’m nervous about: finding out whether or not I failed my Glucose Testing on Wednesday and if I have to do the 3 hour one.
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