Here a few of my recent favorite things:
and my current very favorite at $175 (translation: not going to happen at this time!) for the kids' play room:
I've become increasingly more obsessed with Etsy! Lets just say it's a really good thing I don't know what we are having or our bank account would be in serious trouble especially if it's a girl! Hoping since my mom is sewing inclined that some of these may be able to be replicated!
Here a few of my recent favorite things:
and my current very favorite at $175 (translation: not going to happen at this time!) for the kids' play room:
Here a few of my recent favorite things:
and my current very favorite at $175 (translation: not going to happen at this time!) for the kids' play room:
Everyone says that no two pregnancies are the same and while I didn't necessarily think people were lying, I didn't realize just how true that statement was.
NOTHING about this pregnancy has felt like my pregnancy with Colin. I was spoiled rotten with Colin!! I remember thinking that I could do this forever and wondered how people could hate being pregnant. I remember loving (almost) every minute of being pregnant and thought I could do this a million times! This pregnancy has made me question if we will be done after 2 kids instead of our original thoughts. It's just been polar opposites.
With Colin, I was never sick. Never felt an ounce of morning sickness, nausea, or even mild aversions to food.
With Baby 2, I was sick pretty much every minute of every day in my 1st trimester. I got the flu a few times which didn't help at all! I truly think the only reason I feel better now is because I take a prenatal vitamin with no iron. The few times I've gone back to my iron filled prenatals, I get sick again.
With Colin, I didn't wear maternity clothes and really look pregnant until probably 7 months.
With Baby 2, I started wearing maternity clothes around 4 months and now look like a house!
With Colin, I physically felt great with minimal uncomfortableness/pain my entire pregnancy.
With Baby 2, I'm comfortable 90% of the time. Between frequent Braxton Hicks (which started around 22 weeks), extreme pressure, rock hard belly, sore feet, lots of hip pain, already physically measuring 40 weeks, etc! (I think you get the hint), I just feel miserable. Having a 36lb toddler probably adds to feeling sore. He doesn't understand that Mommy hurts and can't hold him or doesn't want to walk up 13 stairs for the umpteenth time.
With Colin, I don't remember having a hard time sleeping.
With Baby 2, I get up to pee an average of 5 times a night and have a very difficult time getting comfortable. Baby stays to stay on my right side, so (s) he hates when I lay on my right side. My left hip feels like it's going to shatter, so I can't lay on that side for long.
NOTHING about this pregnancy has felt like my pregnancy with Colin. I was spoiled rotten with Colin!! I remember thinking that I could do this forever and wondered how people could hate being pregnant. I remember loving (almost) every minute of being pregnant and thought I could do this a million times! This pregnancy has made me question if we will be done after 2 kids instead of our original thoughts. It's just been polar opposites.
With Colin, I was never sick. Never felt an ounce of morning sickness, nausea, or even mild aversions to food.
With Baby 2, I was sick pretty much every minute of every day in my 1st trimester. I got the flu a few times which didn't help at all! I truly think the only reason I feel better now is because I take a prenatal vitamin with no iron. The few times I've gone back to my iron filled prenatals, I get sick again.
With Colin, I didn't wear maternity clothes and really look pregnant until probably 7 months.
With Baby 2, I started wearing maternity clothes around 4 months and now look like a house!
With Colin, I physically felt great with minimal uncomfortableness/pain my entire pregnancy.
With Baby 2, I'm comfortable 90% of the time. Between frequent Braxton Hicks (which started around 22 weeks), extreme pressure, rock hard belly, sore feet, lots of hip pain, already physically measuring 40 weeks, etc! (I think you get the hint), I just feel miserable. Having a 36lb toddler probably adds to feeling sore. He doesn't understand that Mommy hurts and can't hold him or doesn't want to walk up 13 stairs for the umpteenth time.
With Colin, I don't remember having a hard time sleeping.
With Baby 2, I get up to pee an average of 5 times a night and have a very difficult time getting comfortable. Baby stays to stay on my right side, so (s) he hates when I lay on my right side. My left hip feels like it's going to shatter, so I can't lay on that side for long.
With Colin, I remember his movement and kicks. At times they were frequent and powerful but for the most part, he was pretty kind :) I never could really see Colin move through my stomach.
With Baby 2, this babe has some strength! The baby likes to move and groove and kick, kick, KICK! I can see him/her move through my clothes on a very frequent basis. Colin likes putting things on my stomach to see how far the baby can move it :)
With Colin, I don't remember worrying all that often. Of course because it was my first, I had the occasional "is this right?" thoughts but I don't remember an overall feeling of worry.
With Baby 2, I feel like I've spent most of this pregnancy worrying; waiting for something to go wrong. Perhaps it's because we tried to get pregnant for 'so long.' Perhaps it's because so many different things happened during this pregnancy (root canal, multiple bouts with the flu, a more physically demanding work schedule, having a heavy toddler to take care of, problems with ultrasounds and the scare of GD, etc). Perhaps its because I know how many things CAN go wrong. Perhaps its because I know just how precious life is already having a child. Whatever the reasons, I feel like I've been a real worry wart this time around.
Things that are the same with both pregnancies:
With Colin, I don't remember worrying all that often. Of course because it was my first, I had the occasional "is this right?" thoughts but I don't remember an overall feeling of worry.
With Baby 2, I feel like I've spent most of this pregnancy worrying; waiting for something to go wrong. Perhaps it's because we tried to get pregnant for 'so long.' Perhaps it's because so many different things happened during this pregnancy (root canal, multiple bouts with the flu, a more physically demanding work schedule, having a heavy toddler to take care of, problems with ultrasounds and the scare of GD, etc). Perhaps its because I know how many things CAN go wrong. Perhaps its because I know just how precious life is already having a child. Whatever the reasons, I feel like I've been a real worry wart this time around.
Things that are the same with both pregnancies:
- I've been able to keep my weight gain to a small-ish number
- We didn't find out the sex (a real feat this time around with the desire to WANT to know and having multiple ultrasounds)
- It was easier for us to decide a boy name than a girl name. Although by now, we had both names completely chosen, unlike this time :)
- I didn't/haven't really had any major cravings but rather a small handful of foods that always sound good. For Colin it was blueberry Egg0 waffles and Grilled Cheese. With this baby, it's watermelon and popsicles!
Most importantly (it's too important to put in the bullets), both of these babies are so worth every ounce of pain, every minute of missed sleep, and every hormonal breakdown. I feel so incredibly grateful and blessed to be pregnant. I know that there are so many people that would give anything to experience morning sickness, bruised nerve endings, and feeling like the baby might 'fall out' at any second. I am trying to not take it for granted or complain (although its still a constant struggle). I am so thankful that God has blessed us with another miracle and although this pregnancy has been far from easy like Colin, it's still a blessing and I love this baby just as much as I love Colin. I can not wait for him/her to get here!
Weekly update!
How far along?: 34 weeks, 2 days.
Weight gain/loss: Colin went to my Dr's appt on Monday and I was concentrating on him so didn't catch the gain. I'm sure a couple more lbs.
Symptoms: starting to get heartburn/acid reflux. lots of Braxton Hicks/contractions and pressure. rings are starting to get tight :(
Gender: Team Green! Getting really excited to find out if it's a boy or girl
Sleep?: Becoming increasingly more difficult. Baby gets pissed (aka: very aggressively active) if I lay on my right side but my left hip throbs if I lay on it for any period of time. So I spend alot of time tossing back and forth in addition to my 5+ pee breaks a night :)
Best moment this week?: Baby Shower earlier this week! It was so nice to be able to celebrate the miracle of this child.
Movement: Still very active - so much so that it bruised me. quite the little soccer or gymnastic already.
Food cravings/aversions: just tend to like food in general lately :)
What I miss?: being able to walk/stand for long periods of time without having a million contractions or heavy pressure
What I am looking forward to?: more of these nice days! trying to get some quality family of 3 time in before baby gets here!
Size of Baby: according to baby center: Your baby now weighs about 4 3/4 pounds (like your average cantaloupe) and is almost 18 inches long
What I’m nervous about: how long our "To Do" list is and how I'm going to physically be able to work for potenitally another 6 weeks.
How far along?: 34 weeks, 2 days.
Weight gain/loss: Colin went to my Dr's appt on Monday and I was concentrating on him so didn't catch the gain. I'm sure a couple more lbs.
Symptoms: starting to get heartburn/acid reflux. lots of Braxton Hicks/contractions and pressure. rings are starting to get tight :(
Gender: Team Green! Getting really excited to find out if it's a boy or girl
Sleep?: Becoming increasingly more difficult. Baby gets pissed (aka: very aggressively active) if I lay on my right side but my left hip throbs if I lay on it for any period of time. So I spend alot of time tossing back and forth in addition to my 5+ pee breaks a night :)
Best moment this week?: Baby Shower earlier this week! It was so nice to be able to celebrate the miracle of this child.
Movement: Still very active - so much so that it bruised me. quite the little soccer or gymnastic already.
Food cravings/aversions: just tend to like food in general lately :)
What I miss?: being able to walk/stand for long periods of time without having a million contractions or heavy pressure
What I am looking forward to?: more of these nice days! trying to get some quality family of 3 time in before baby gets here!
Size of Baby: according to baby center: Your baby now weighs about 4 3/4 pounds (like your average cantaloupe) and is almost 18 inches long
What I’m nervous about: how long our "To Do" list is and how I'm going to physically be able to work for potenitally another 6 weeks.
We had some beautiful weather here on Tuesday - beautiful blue skies, lots of sunshine and perfect mid 70s temps. Since I knew rain was in the near future, I said we must spend the evening outside! So as soon as Mike got home from work, we hopped in the car and headed to the airport for dinner and to watch the airplanes. 
Colin realized he had to go to the bathroom. Thankfully Mike was with us since the only nearby bathroom was this lovely outhouse. yuck.
Colin realized he had to go to the bathroom. Thankfully Mike was with us since the only nearby bathroom was this lovely outhouse. yuck.
Weekly update!
How far along?: 33 weeks, 2 days
Weight gain/loss: official Dr amount: 9 lbs
Symptoms: feeling REALLY pregnant and like I could/should go into labor at any time.
Gender: Team Green
Sleep?: would have more if I didn't get up 5-8 times a night to pee
Best moment this week?: heading up north for our anniversary!!
Movement: all the time
Food cravings/aversions: nothing major this week
What I miss?: being able to walk without feeling like I might go into labor
What I am looking forward to?: the weather continuing to get nicer
Size of Baby: according to baby center: This week your baby weighs a little over 4 pounds (heft a pineapple) and has passed the 17-inch mark
What I’m nervous about: both going into labor really early and also having to be pregnant for potentially another 7 weeks lol
How far along?: 33 weeks, 2 days
Weight gain/loss: official Dr amount: 9 lbs
Symptoms: feeling REALLY pregnant and like I could/should go into labor at any time.
Gender: Team Green
Sleep?: would have more if I didn't get up 5-8 times a night to pee
Best moment this week?: heading up north for our anniversary!!
Movement: all the time
Food cravings/aversions: nothing major this week
What I miss?: being able to walk without feeling like I might go into labor
What I am looking forward to?: the weather continuing to get nicer
Size of Baby: according to baby center: This week your baby weighs a little over 4 pounds (heft a pineapple) and has passed the 17-inch mark
What I’m nervous about: both going into labor really early and also having to be pregnant for potentially another 7 weeks lol
Colin: I need a drink of water
Mommy: Use your manners please.
Colin: I want a drink of water
Mommy: I think you are forgetting the magic word
-pause-
Colin: Meeska, Mooska, Mickey Mouse!
Mommy: Use your manners please.
Colin: I want a drink of water
Mommy: I think you are forgetting the magic word
-pause-
Colin: Meeska, Mooska, Mickey Mouse!
written by: Angie Smith
posted on:(in)courage
For the record, it was Todd’s fault.
I don’t even remember the specifics of our “disagreement,” but I am quite confident he was in the wrong. I don’t back down as readily as some of my “really good at being submissive” friends, and I recognize that it’s something I need to be better at doing. For some strange reason, I seem to forget this factoid when I am knee-deep in self-righteous bickering and convinced that I am one witty comment away from victory.
But this particular night, I bit my tongue. I stepped on my pride momentarily and offered the kind of olive branch that was (sadly) uncharacteristic of me when I am mad (and also, right. Just in case you hadn’t picked up on that part).
I saw Todd’s face settle, assessing me in order to see if this was just a gimmick to lead up to my final blow, and it made me cringe. He knew that I could, and he was waiting because he assumed that I would.
But I didn’t.
I told him I was sorry and that I didn’t think it was his fault (that part was kind of a white lie. As previously stated I am convinced he was in the wrong. Carry on.)
As I looked at his face softening, I thought about the day I walked down a long aisle to get to him, knowing he was the only one I would ever love this way. And what in the world was I thinking right now? That somehow me proving how smart I was would change our marriage and make him look at me the way he did from the other end of the church?
So I stopped myself. I took a breath and apologized.
And in my head I heard the words, “You can do one better.”
And I did. In fact, I did more than one better because as soon as I started going I couldn’t stop. All I desired was to feel like I had built him up and swallowed my own ugly pride.
It turned out well, as you can imagine, and I walked away from it feeling like I had done the right thing.
I’m not saying it’s easy, but these two words have helped me make some really good and life-giving choices over the past several weeks…
One better.
I walk through the family room and notice a cup on the floor. I absentmindedly pick it up and start to walk to the sink.
One better, Ang.
So I go back, straighten the pillows, quickly gather the books scattered on the ground, and deposit the kids shoes in the shoe bin where they belong.
My friend calls to tell me about her business trip and all I can think is that I have deadlines that are crushing me and I don’t have time for the details. I catch myself, close the computer, and tell her I want to go on the porch so I can focus on what she’s saying.
It was just one better.
My daughter comes to me after having her feelings hurt, and I have a great talk with her. I mention Scripture I think will help her, I hug her, and I tell her I want to pray for her. It was good, but I knew I could just do one better.
I asked her if she wanted to go get a hot chocolate at the coffee shop down the road. We had a blast. When we got home, Todd had started making dinner and I told him I appreciated it.
And then I deliberately walked over to him, took his face in my hands, and told him what a good man he was.
It’s hard to do everything, but it isn’t hard to just do one better.
Make a note to yourself today and hang it where you will see it. As you walk through the day, instead of feeling like you can’t do it all, just remember-you don’t have to.
You will not believe the way these two little words start to shape your hours and your heart…so go ahead…do one better.
I dare you.
No wait, I DOUBLE dare you (see? It works for everything!)
posted on:(in)courage
For the record, it was Todd’s fault.
I don’t even remember the specifics of our “disagreement,” but I am quite confident he was in the wrong. I don’t back down as readily as some of my “really good at being submissive” friends, and I recognize that it’s something I need to be better at doing. For some strange reason, I seem to forget this factoid when I am knee-deep in self-righteous bickering and convinced that I am one witty comment away from victory.
But this particular night, I bit my tongue. I stepped on my pride momentarily and offered the kind of olive branch that was (sadly) uncharacteristic of me when I am mad (and also, right. Just in case you hadn’t picked up on that part).
I saw Todd’s face settle, assessing me in order to see if this was just a gimmick to lead up to my final blow, and it made me cringe. He knew that I could, and he was waiting because he assumed that I would.
But I didn’t.
I told him I was sorry and that I didn’t think it was his fault (that part was kind of a white lie. As previously stated I am convinced he was in the wrong. Carry on.)
As I looked at his face softening, I thought about the day I walked down a long aisle to get to him, knowing he was the only one I would ever love this way. And what in the world was I thinking right now? That somehow me proving how smart I was would change our marriage and make him look at me the way he did from the other end of the church?
So I stopped myself. I took a breath and apologized.
And in my head I heard the words, “You can do one better.”
And I did. In fact, I did more than one better because as soon as I started going I couldn’t stop. All I desired was to feel like I had built him up and swallowed my own ugly pride.
It turned out well, as you can imagine, and I walked away from it feeling like I had done the right thing.
I’m not saying it’s easy, but these two words have helped me make some really good and life-giving choices over the past several weeks…
One better.
I walk through the family room and notice a cup on the floor. I absentmindedly pick it up and start to walk to the sink.
One better, Ang.
So I go back, straighten the pillows, quickly gather the books scattered on the ground, and deposit the kids shoes in the shoe bin where they belong.
My friend calls to tell me about her business trip and all I can think is that I have deadlines that are crushing me and I don’t have time for the details. I catch myself, close the computer, and tell her I want to go on the porch so I can focus on what she’s saying.
It was just one better.
My daughter comes to me after having her feelings hurt, and I have a great talk with her. I mention Scripture I think will help her, I hug her, and I tell her I want to pray for her. It was good, but I knew I could just do one better.
I asked her if she wanted to go get a hot chocolate at the coffee shop down the road. We had a blast. When we got home, Todd had started making dinner and I told him I appreciated it.
And then I deliberately walked over to him, took his face in my hands, and told him what a good man he was.
It’s hard to do everything, but it isn’t hard to just do one better.
Make a note to yourself today and hang it where you will see it. As you walk through the day, instead of feeling like you can’t do it all, just remember-you don’t have to.
You will not believe the way these two little words start to shape your hours and your heart…so go ahead…do one better.
I dare you.
No wait, I DOUBLE dare you (see? It works for everything!)
Weekly update!
How far along?: 32 weeks, 2 days
Weight gain/loss: gained 4 lbs at my last appt for a total of 9.5 lbs :( probably will not meet my max gain goal :(
Symptoms: overall not a great week on the pregnancy front. super sore, feeling giantly H-U-G-E, irritable, overwhelmed, very unattractive (did I mention I'm HUGE?!?!), and a touch emotional and hormonal.
Gender: Team Green
Sleep?: better than last week but still not great
Best moment this week?: finding out I do NOT have Gestational Diabetes.
Movement: baby is still incredibly active and especially in the evenings you can see him/her dancing through my shirt
Food cravings/aversions: just food in general
What I miss?: not the right week to ask this
What I am looking forward to?: continuing to knock things off our "To Do" list
How far along?: 32 weeks, 2 days
Weight gain/loss: gained 4 lbs at my last appt for a total of 9.5 lbs :( probably will not meet my max gain goal :(
Symptoms: overall not a great week on the pregnancy front. super sore, feeling giantly H-U-G-E, irritable, overwhelmed, very unattractive (did I mention I'm HUGE?!?!), and a touch emotional and hormonal.
Gender: Team Green
Sleep?: better than last week but still not great
Best moment this week?: finding out I do NOT have Gestational Diabetes.
Movement: baby is still incredibly active and especially in the evenings you can see him/her dancing through my shirt
Food cravings/aversions: just food in general
What I miss?: not the right week to ask this
What I am looking forward to?: continuing to knock things off our "To Do" list
Size of Baby: according to baby center: By now, your baby weighs 3.75 pounds and is about 16.7 inches long, taking up a lot of space in your uterus.
What I’m nervous about: again probably not the best week/day to answer this question but having potentially 8 more week of getting bigger, how to accomplish everything on our list, etc.
What I’m nervous about: again probably not the best week/day to answer this question but having potentially 8 more week of getting bigger, how to accomplish everything on our list, etc.
| Teacher(s): ms. a & ms. h |
| Monthly Theme: marvelous may |
| Weekly Theme: shades of spring |
| Monthly Concepts: may, week 2 |
| Author: sam mcbratney |
| Book: guess how much i love you |
| Baby Sign: n/a |
| Colors: review all |
| Character Trait: helpfulness |
| Woodland Focus Friend: adabelle & pratt Am Circle: Calendar/Story Time/ Zoo-phonics singing and making a favorite color chart Art mixing colors in shaving cream Small Group mixing colors Science/Sensory mixing colored water to create colors Music/Movement waving scarves to music of varying tempos Manipulatives playing color matching game PM Circle: Character Traits learning how God worked for good in Joseph's life Language/Cognitive spanish immersion |
Weekly update!
How far along?: 31 weeks, 1 day
Weight gain/loss: scared to see the scale on Monday -I've been a pig this week- but currently it's 5.5lbs
Symptoms: where to start :)
Gender: Team Green
Sleep?: I think I jinxed myself last week as I've slept like crap this week
Best moment this week?: Couple sweet moments with Colin
Movement: LOTS! Sometimes feels like this baby is trying to come out through my stomach.
Food cravings/aversions: Popsicles and lots of 'em
What I miss?: sleeping comfortably
What I am looking forward to?: minus the scale portion, my Dr's appt on Monday.
Size of Baby: according to Baby Center: This week, your baby measures over 16 inches long. He weighs about 3.3 pounds (try carrying four navel oranges) and is heading into a growth spurt. Ultrasound last week was showing baby weighing 3lb 8oz so I assume baby is actually probably closer to 4lbs
What I’m nervous about: Getting everything done on our "To Do" list
How far along?: 31 weeks, 1 day
Weight gain/loss: scared to see the scale on Monday -I've been a pig this week- but currently it's 5.5lbs
Symptoms: where to start :)
Gender: Team Green
Sleep?: I think I jinxed myself last week as I've slept like crap this week
Best moment this week?: Couple sweet moments with Colin
Movement: LOTS! Sometimes feels like this baby is trying to come out through my stomach.
Food cravings/aversions: Popsicles and lots of 'em
What I miss?: sleeping comfortably
What I am looking forward to?: minus the scale portion, my Dr's appt on Monday.
Size of Baby: according to Baby Center: This week, your baby measures over 16 inches long. He weighs about 3.3 pounds (try carrying four navel oranges) and is heading into a growth spurt. Ultrasound last week was showing baby weighing 3lb 8oz so I assume baby is actually probably closer to 4lbs
What I’m nervous about: Getting everything done on our "To Do" list
I posted a few prayers (use that term very loosely) for the Baby.
Now it's Colin's turn.
Colin:
This is Mommy and Daddy's prayer for you; to live an Extraordinary Life.
Now it's Colin's turn.
Colin:
This is Mommy and Daddy's prayer for you; to live an Extraordinary Life.
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