Well, here we are. Back at the house with our brand new baby Alexander Kebbie Turner. It was tough making him leave his comfy home, but it was all worth it just to see him come out kicking and screaming. I got to cut the umbilical and it was absolutely insane. Well we have gone from sleeping until the day is well under way to waking up many times during the night. Im still trying to figure out how something soo cute and adorable during the day, can make you want to tear your hair out at night.
Lets see... funny stuff... hmm. So a few days into having Alexander home with us, he has turned out to be a real poop machine. Amy had finished a feeding with Alex, and the exact moment she handed him to me he let out a earsplitting poot, and a smell that could make a clown frown. Well she started cracking up, and I was too, because the moment that happened, she said, "You touched him last you get to change him."
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Juuuuust miserable
I'm full term, and due in about a week. My back is killing me, my belly has doubled in size (and I have the stretch marks to prove it), and I am going to scream if I don't deliver soon. I have had two false labor incidents (one including a trip to the hospital at 1 am on Friday night). Now, the doctor says we are just waiting. Hopefully, he says, it will not come to labor induction but if I'm still pregnant on the 18th, it probably will.
Please keep us in your prayers and let's all hope for a smooth delivery, a smooth SOON delivery.
Please keep us in your prayers and let's all hope for a smooth delivery, a smooth SOON delivery.
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Daddy Post #3 Baby Dream
Well I had a very unusual baby dream last night. Its quite funny, because I normally don't have too many baby dreams.
So in my dream:
We went to the hospital because Amy was in labor. When we got her there, the doctors were like, "No she is not in labor, its just false labor pains."
Well Amy had the baby anyway, and the doctors kept up the, "This is natural. Sometimes the mother will have false labor pains, and the baby will come, but its not true labor." Soo they told us to stay overnight. The baby had been born but they did not want to cut the umbilical cord until Amy had "True Labor."
Well after a day Amy went back into labor and they were able to cut the umbilical cord, and everything was okay. So we went home, and the doctor said we might see some advanced behavior from Alexander, since he was born before true labor.
Well that day, we where at home and Amy was feeding him, and everyone was soo impressed because he was two days old. He was able to sit up and crawl around, pick up little snacks with his finger (which in the dream were garlic croutons...) and eat them.
And to top it all off everyone was like "He is so mature for his age. When Amy gets the snacks and pulls out scissors Alexander can smell the scissors and know its food time!?"
yep hurray for crazy dreams.
So in my dream:
We went to the hospital because Amy was in labor. When we got her there, the doctors were like, "No she is not in labor, its just false labor pains."
Well Amy had the baby anyway, and the doctors kept up the, "This is natural. Sometimes the mother will have false labor pains, and the baby will come, but its not true labor." Soo they told us to stay overnight. The baby had been born but they did not want to cut the umbilical cord until Amy had "True Labor."
Well after a day Amy went back into labor and they were able to cut the umbilical cord, and everything was okay. So we went home, and the doctor said we might see some advanced behavior from Alexander, since he was born before true labor.
Well that day, we where at home and Amy was feeding him, and everyone was soo impressed because he was two days old. He was able to sit up and crawl around, pick up little snacks with his finger (which in the dream were garlic croutons...) and eat them.
And to top it all off everyone was like "He is so mature for his age. When Amy gets the snacks and pulls out scissors Alexander can smell the scissors and know its food time!?"
yep hurray for crazy dreams.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
36/37 Weeks
Let's see, officially I am starting my 36th week now. Unofficially (if you are going by the new, unofficial due date of Dec 10th) I am 37 weeks. Doctors appointment on Tuesday didn't tell me much, except for that Alexander has a strong heartbeat and is still doing superbly! This weekend is my Delta Gamma baby shower, which I am stoked about! It will be fun to see all (well, a lot of) my sisters again! Although, it is kind of weird going back because I am not entirely in the loop anymore.
A lot of stress has come my way lately with the realization that there is basically less than a month left. We are still short a few very important supplies and knowing that Jason STILL doesn't have a job is not fun. Despite his efforts to apply to a few places, we have heard nothing. And being a stubborn boy, he is difficult to motivate to do anything other than go rock climbing it seems. He has made a list of all the places he is going to apply this week/weekend though, so that is promising! Hopefully SOMEONE will hire him so that we can have diaper money! Of course, the reminder of impending labor via Braxton Hicks contractions isn't too much fun either. It makes me nervous that I will not be able to tell the difference between the beginnings of labor and these. I have never been through it before, so what if I start labor and don't realize THAT'S what's happening to me? I really hope if I have any "false labor" kind of thing it's at a time other than 3am, so I won't feel bad waking up whatever doctor is on call just to have them tell me to go back to sleep... but it will probably happen anyways!
Jason and I have put up our Christmas tree, which is nice, but I have had absolutely NO luck finding a tree skirt that I like that isn't ridiculously expensive. On Friday my friend Brittnee and I are going to the Christmas store by the Galleria to hunt for one, so maybe we will luck out!
Next Tuesday I have another doctors appointment (every week now!) and he is going to see if I have begun to dilate/efface. I am anxious to find out if I have or not because to me it feels as though I could go into labor any day now, even though I am not technically due for another 3-4 weeks. Of course, this is probably just wishful thinking, and these next few weeks are just going to be me complaining of back pain and being tired, and poor Jason having to put up with my moodiness. Sorry honey! :(
Wish me luck!
A lot of stress has come my way lately with the realization that there is basically less than a month left. We are still short a few very important supplies and knowing that Jason STILL doesn't have a job is not fun. Despite his efforts to apply to a few places, we have heard nothing. And being a stubborn boy, he is difficult to motivate to do anything other than go rock climbing it seems. He has made a list of all the places he is going to apply this week/weekend though, so that is promising! Hopefully SOMEONE will hire him so that we can have diaper money! Of course, the reminder of impending labor via Braxton Hicks contractions isn't too much fun either. It makes me nervous that I will not be able to tell the difference between the beginnings of labor and these. I have never been through it before, so what if I start labor and don't realize THAT'S what's happening to me? I really hope if I have any "false labor" kind of thing it's at a time other than 3am, so I won't feel bad waking up whatever doctor is on call just to have them tell me to go back to sleep... but it will probably happen anyways!
Jason and I have put up our Christmas tree, which is nice, but I have had absolutely NO luck finding a tree skirt that I like that isn't ridiculously expensive. On Friday my friend Brittnee and I are going to the Christmas store by the Galleria to hunt for one, so maybe we will luck out!
Next Tuesday I have another doctors appointment (every week now!) and he is going to see if I have begun to dilate/efface. I am anxious to find out if I have or not because to me it feels as though I could go into labor any day now, even though I am not technically due for another 3-4 weeks. Of course, this is probably just wishful thinking, and these next few weeks are just going to be me complaining of back pain and being tired, and poor Jason having to put up with my moodiness. Sorry honey! :(
Wish me luck!
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Gallstones!
So, on Saturday night/Sunday morning I was rudely awakened by a severe pain in my abdomen. After about 10 minutes of trying to cure it with water and different positions, I woke Jason up and we called the doctor. While the doctor on call wasn't afraid of it being anything horrible or life-threatening to me or the baby she still wanted me to come in to the hospital because of the severity of the pain. Luckily, the traffic on the tollroad isn't heavy at 3am!
We finally arrived at the hospital after an extremely painful and bumpy car ride. The doctor had informed me that though the only entrance open is the ER entrance, that I could go to a door by Labor & Delivery and be buzzed in. Mr. Security Guard didn't want to let me in though so I am pretty sure I might have raised my voice a little at him and started to cry, telling him "My doctor told me to come to labor & delivery and buzz in. I am 35 weeks pregnant and in severe pain. You NEED to open this door now!" After a heavy sigh and some mumbling on his end of the speaker phone the doors swooshed open for me.
Blood was taken, a sonogram was (painfully) done, and they determined I had gall stones, but that my gallbladder wasn't show signs of infection. They explained to me that I needed to be kept for atleast 24 hours for observation, during which I would not be allowed to eat or drink. They hooked me up to an IV and gave me a shot of demerol and phenergan, and I was OUT. Jason and I were both thankful to get some sleep!
Sadly, this was all the same day as the Delta Gamma baby shower! It was rescheduled luckily, and I am thankful that I had some sisters visit me in the hospital.
I spent all day Sunday, Monday, and the first part of Tuesday in the hospital. I was released around 11am Tuesday morning.
Gall stones? GALL STONES? Well, apparently the hormones that go crazy during pregnancy mess with your digestive system which includes the gallbladder. Normally a simple scope procedure is done to remove the gallbladder, but since my belly is so big there is no extra room to get to it! Soooo this means that right now I am on SUPER lowfat diet and after I have little baby Alexander I will most likely have to get it removed. Yippee!
Aside from that AWESOME adventure, things are going well. Our nursery is coming together sooo well, and we are getting more excited every day! I feel like Alexander is going to be coming early... I have felt a few Braxton Hicks contractions (some showed up on the monitors at the hopsital!) and I think my belly is starting to drop! In just a few days I will be starting my 36th week... Go to BabyCenter.com to see how he is doing!
We finally arrived at the hospital after an extremely painful and bumpy car ride. The doctor had informed me that though the only entrance open is the ER entrance, that I could go to a door by Labor & Delivery and be buzzed in. Mr. Security Guard didn't want to let me in though so I am pretty sure I might have raised my voice a little at him and started to cry, telling him "My doctor told me to come to labor & delivery and buzz in. I am 35 weeks pregnant and in severe pain. You NEED to open this door now!" After a heavy sigh and some mumbling on his end of the speaker phone the doors swooshed open for me.
Blood was taken, a sonogram was (painfully) done, and they determined I had gall stones, but that my gallbladder wasn't show signs of infection. They explained to me that I needed to be kept for atleast 24 hours for observation, during which I would not be allowed to eat or drink. They hooked me up to an IV and gave me a shot of demerol and phenergan, and I was OUT. Jason and I were both thankful to get some sleep!
Sadly, this was all the same day as the Delta Gamma baby shower! It was rescheduled luckily, and I am thankful that I had some sisters visit me in the hospital.
I spent all day Sunday, Monday, and the first part of Tuesday in the hospital. I was released around 11am Tuesday morning.
Gall stones? GALL STONES? Well, apparently the hormones that go crazy during pregnancy mess with your digestive system which includes the gallbladder. Normally a simple scope procedure is done to remove the gallbladder, but since my belly is so big there is no extra room to get to it! Soooo this means that right now I am on SUPER lowfat diet and after I have little baby Alexander I will most likely have to get it removed. Yippee!
Aside from that AWESOME adventure, things are going well. Our nursery is coming together sooo well, and we are getting more excited every day! I feel like Alexander is going to be coming early... I have felt a few Braxton Hicks contractions (some showed up on the monitors at the hopsital!) and I think my belly is starting to drop! In just a few days I will be starting my 36th week... Go to BabyCenter.com to see how he is doing!
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
34 Weeks!
Well, I am now starting my 34th week, according to my doctor. Yup. That means 6 weeks left! Frankly, I am hoping it is not a day over!
All day today I was sooo exhausted. Headache, general ickiness. Don't worry, no fever! And as tonight has rolled around my hands have started to swell, and my feet hurt. Probably from laying around TOO much. I just can't win!
Anyway, at 34 weeks Alexander is almost 5 pounds! Can you believe it! Because he is growing so well, I wouldn't be surprised if he was already about 5 pounds! BabyCenter.com compares him to an "average cantalope." As my friend Katie said, "Average? I feel like he is above average. I feel like is the size of an extraordinary cantalope!" haha, I couldn't agree more... and you're welcome for the shout-out Katie! :P
So what am I most excited about right now? My baby shower of course, and all the people that are coming to it! My mom is flying down Friday, and my sister Kelly, her hubby Michael, and nephew Gabriel are driving up on Friday! I will get to see friends that I haven't seen in a very long time (Regan, Lavinia) and friends from Denton that I have missed being near (Jenn, Leah), as well as a few other awesome people! Then of course, there is the rest of the families, both Jason & I's aunts and cousins! It should be super fun, and I can't wait to see everyone together. The next time everyone is all together like this will probably be when baby Alexander arrives! So exciting!
Well, it's getting late and my feet are begging to be put up and rubbed! Thanks for reading :)
All day today I was sooo exhausted. Headache, general ickiness. Don't worry, no fever! And as tonight has rolled around my hands have started to swell, and my feet hurt. Probably from laying around TOO much. I just can't win!
Anyway, at 34 weeks Alexander is almost 5 pounds! Can you believe it! Because he is growing so well, I wouldn't be surprised if he was already about 5 pounds! BabyCenter.com compares him to an "average cantalope." As my friend Katie said, "Average? I feel like he is above average. I feel like is the size of an extraordinary cantalope!" haha, I couldn't agree more... and you're welcome for the shout-out Katie! :P
So what am I most excited about right now? My baby shower of course, and all the people that are coming to it! My mom is flying down Friday, and my sister Kelly, her hubby Michael, and nephew Gabriel are driving up on Friday! I will get to see friends that I haven't seen in a very long time (Regan, Lavinia) and friends from Denton that I have missed being near (Jenn, Leah), as well as a few other awesome people! Then of course, there is the rest of the families, both Jason & I's aunts and cousins! It should be super fun, and I can't wait to see everyone together. The next time everyone is all together like this will probably be when baby Alexander arrives! So exciting!
Well, it's getting late and my feet are begging to be put up and rubbed! Thanks for reading :)
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Losing sleep, gaining weight
Well, last night Alexander kicked and kicked and then when he finally settled down around 2:30, my legs and feet were still sore and I felt like I just had to kick them around. So I did. I am glad Jason was fast asleep because he probably would have thought I was a 5-year-old throwing a fit the way I was acting... and to be honest, I kind of felt that way. I was sooo upset that I had been laying in bed for hours and had only caught about 5 minutes of Zzz's. Consequently, I turned off my alarm and slept until about 11:30.
The whole day my legs felt fine, but my belly just felt...heavy. I suppose it should since I am carrying around a baby weighing over 4 pounds, and apparently I am carrying him all "out front" and that's why my belly gets sore. PLUS, the fact that he is growing so quickly right now (according to my readings) is probably lending to the discomfort.
Jason has asked me a couple of times what it feels like when Alexander moves around, and the only way I can think of to describe it is what I read in one of the baby books. "It feels like popcorn popping." It's true. When he kicks or makes a sudden movement it's like having a giant piece of popcorn BURST from a small kernel into a white fluffy piece of popcorn inside my belly. And when he does flips? It's like waves! It's the most bizarre feeling because all of the sudden you are so aware that there is a little human inside you! *sigh* oh my.
The whole day my legs felt fine, but my belly just felt...heavy. I suppose it should since I am carrying around a baby weighing over 4 pounds, and apparently I am carrying him all "out front" and that's why my belly gets sore. PLUS, the fact that he is growing so quickly right now (according to my readings) is probably lending to the discomfort.
Jason has asked me a couple of times what it feels like when Alexander moves around, and the only way I can think of to describe it is what I read in one of the baby books. "It feels like popcorn popping." It's true. When he kicks or makes a sudden movement it's like having a giant piece of popcorn BURST from a small kernel into a white fluffy piece of popcorn inside my belly. And when he does flips? It's like waves! It's the most bizarre feeling because all of the sudden you are so aware that there is a little human inside you! *sigh* oh my.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Big news from the doctor!!
Sooo Jason and I went to the doctor yesterday for a check-up. We had a sonogram and Alexander looked perfect!! He weighs about 4.2 pounds right now and Dr. Garner believes that he will gain another 3-4 pounds, coming out around 7.5-8 pounds. Big baby boy! Then again, I was over 8 pounds and I was my mom's smallest baby. Oh dear.
Since he is doing so well, and growing and filling out, Dr. Garner believes that I will have him in 7-8 weeks. My original due date was December 17. Now it looks like he could be born anytime from December 3 onwards. This is crazy! I am sooo thankful that he is doing well after having such a rough start, but up to three weeks sooner than the original due date? That's definitely unexpected.
Now I guess all I can do is wait and enjoy my last weeks being baby-free. Naps, movies, having time to myself. *sigh* Today I enjoyed my time by doing some shopping for some more maternity clothes. All my pants have gotten a bit too tight around my belly, so I had to buy maternity pants a size up. Also, some more maternity shirts in a bigger size. Yay new wardrobe!!
This weekend Jason has gone rock climbing and will be back Sunday. Also this week? My mom is coming to visit! Busy week for me I suppose. And busy for growing baby! Hope you have a good week!
Since he is doing so well, and growing and filling out, Dr. Garner believes that I will have him in 7-8 weeks. My original due date was December 17. Now it looks like he could be born anytime from December 3 onwards. This is crazy! I am sooo thankful that he is doing well after having such a rough start, but up to three weeks sooner than the original due date? That's definitely unexpected.
Now I guess all I can do is wait and enjoy my last weeks being baby-free. Naps, movies, having time to myself. *sigh* Today I enjoyed my time by doing some shopping for some more maternity clothes. All my pants have gotten a bit too tight around my belly, so I had to buy maternity pants a size up. Also, some more maternity shirts in a bigger size. Yay new wardrobe!!
This weekend Jason has gone rock climbing and will be back Sunday. Also this week? My mom is coming to visit! Busy week for me I suppose. And busy for growing baby! Hope you have a good week!
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Less than 10 weeks!
So I am kind of confused with the whole timeline of my pregnancy, because according to BabyCenter and my calendar I have about 9 1/2 weeks left until my due date, making me about 7 months pregnant! But my doctor says I am actually more like 6 1/2 months pregnant. Pregnancy is actually 42 weeks, not 40, blah blah technicalities blah. ANYWAY, I am sticking to the fact that I am currently at 30 weeks, and will be a full 7 months pregnant at the end of the week, because that is what I counted out based on a due date of December 17th. Any objections? :P
Alexander is over 3 pounds now! He is about 16" long. Baby center compares carrying him right now to carrying four navel oranges. Also, they briefly mention him kicking and moving. Really? REALLY? I hadn't noticed! Sitting in bed at night reading, my belly looks like a wave pool as he moves around. He seems to favor my right side so forget about laying on my right side or bending to my right. He gets cranky and kicks up under the ribcage, and oh boy that's fun!
Are you ready for some really good news? My Hyperemesis has subsided. A LOT. In fact, I have been taking the pump out during the day and keeping it in overnight for the past week or two. Last night I didn't put the pump in at all. I have had my pump out for 25 hours and I feel great! I have taken oral zofran tabs: two yesterday, and one this morning, just to keep the nausea away. If I never have to look at that pump again it will be too soon.
Nursery decorating is going soo well! We have our crib & bedding, a dresser that we are using as a changing table, a shelf for storage baskets (the baskets we registered for at Babies R Us, hint hint :P ), a cute rug, and our latest addition- CURTAINS!
Well, now that I have SUFFICIENTLY rambled, I am off to do something productive (who knows what that is). See you all soon at various baby showers! <3
Alexander is over 3 pounds now! He is about 16" long. Baby center compares carrying him right now to carrying four navel oranges. Also, they briefly mention him kicking and moving. Really? REALLY? I hadn't noticed! Sitting in bed at night reading, my belly looks like a wave pool as he moves around. He seems to favor my right side so forget about laying on my right side or bending to my right. He gets cranky and kicks up under the ribcage, and oh boy that's fun!
Are you ready for some really good news? My Hyperemesis has subsided. A LOT. In fact, I have been taking the pump out during the day and keeping it in overnight for the past week or two. Last night I didn't put the pump in at all. I have had my pump out for 25 hours and I feel great! I have taken oral zofran tabs: two yesterday, and one this morning, just to keep the nausea away. If I never have to look at that pump again it will be too soon.
Nursery decorating is going soo well! We have our crib & bedding, a dresser that we are using as a changing table, a shelf for storage baskets (the baskets we registered for at Babies R Us, hint hint :P ), a cute rug, and our latest addition- CURTAINS!
Well, now that I have SUFFICIENTLY rambled, I am off to do something productive (who knows what that is). See you all soon at various baby showers! <3
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Week 28/29
Well, this week Alexander weighs about 2 1/2 pounds! He is around 15" form head to heel and his bones and brain are finishing forming! It's so crazy. I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow and have to do a glucose test that I have to drink this orange-soda looking drink. They described it as "flat Sunkist." Hooray. haha.
Last week I went up to Arkansas and spent time with my mom, dad, and dog Hayley! It was nice being up there, but I was ready to come home and be with Jason after the 3 or 4 nights I was there.
I have been trying to go off my Zofran pump, and the other day they told me to take it out over night but I ended up having it out for about 12 hours. And that 12 hours did not go well. I am still feeling not 100% recovered from the time without the pump. That kind of upsets me, but I will have to take it out again tonight and put it back in as SOON as I wake up so that it is not out of me for more than 8 hours.
Jason and I have also been looking more at wedding venues and thinking about dates. Also, about the role Alexander will play in the wedding! Who knows? Maybe Gabriel and Alexander can walk (well, Alexander might be able to try to walk) down the aisle as the ring-bearers.
Well, that's all for now. If you want to read more about baby Alexander, go to Baby Center!
Last week I went up to Arkansas and spent time with my mom, dad, and dog Hayley! It was nice being up there, but I was ready to come home and be with Jason after the 3 or 4 nights I was there.
I have been trying to go off my Zofran pump, and the other day they told me to take it out over night but I ended up having it out for about 12 hours. And that 12 hours did not go well. I am still feeling not 100% recovered from the time without the pump. That kind of upsets me, but I will have to take it out again tonight and put it back in as SOON as I wake up so that it is not out of me for more than 8 hours.
Jason and I have also been looking more at wedding venues and thinking about dates. Also, about the role Alexander will play in the wedding! Who knows? Maybe Gabriel and Alexander can walk (well, Alexander might be able to try to walk) down the aisle as the ring-bearers.
Well, that's all for now. If you want to read more about baby Alexander, go to Baby Center!
Thursday, September 16, 2010
27 Weeks- Beginning of the 7th month!
Hello all!
I am officially in my third trimester now! 6 months pregnant, starting my 7th month now, and I am not sure which way I feel; some days I wish it was December already so I could just have baby Alexander and not have to deal with being pregnant anymore! Then again, I know that as soon as Alexander arrives I won't have time to just sit around the house and watch TV all day long... I'll be caring for baby and feeding him, and changing 1,000 diapers a day, all on about 2 hours of sleep. YIPEE!
Right now Alexander weighs about 2 pounds and is 14 1/2 inches long! He is opening and closing his eyes, and he may even be sucking on his fingers. I can't believe it! He is only 3 short months away from making his appearance! Exciting!
Yesterday Jason, Carolyn, Eileen, Deverie, and I all went to the Wedding Stroll at the Dallas Arboretum. As soon as I looked at the price list my heart dropped a little. The venue is beautiful and would make for an amazing wedding, but I feel like $4,000 just to rent the location is a bit much. Don't you agree? Ah well. We will keep on looking I suppose! We have some other prospects, but everyone that specializes in weddings charges so much! *sigh*
Talk to you next week! Thanks for reading!
I am officially in my third trimester now! 6 months pregnant, starting my 7th month now, and I am not sure which way I feel; some days I wish it was December already so I could just have baby Alexander and not have to deal with being pregnant anymore! Then again, I know that as soon as Alexander arrives I won't have time to just sit around the house and watch TV all day long... I'll be caring for baby and feeding him, and changing 1,000 diapers a day, all on about 2 hours of sleep. YIPEE!
Right now Alexander weighs about 2 pounds and is 14 1/2 inches long! He is opening and closing his eyes, and he may even be sucking on his fingers. I can't believe it! He is only 3 short months away from making his appearance! Exciting!
Yesterday Jason, Carolyn, Eileen, Deverie, and I all went to the Wedding Stroll at the Dallas Arboretum. As soon as I looked at the price list my heart dropped a little. The venue is beautiful and would make for an amazing wedding, but I feel like $4,000 just to rent the location is a bit much. Don't you agree? Ah well. We will keep on looking I suppose! We have some other prospects, but everyone that specializes in weddings charges so much! *sigh*
Talk to you next week! Thanks for reading!
Sunday, September 12, 2010
26 Weeks
Alexander is 26 weeks developed as of last Thursday!! According to BabyCenter:
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 about two to three days.
Alexander has been kicking a lot, which is a great sign, but I can feel his little feet getting closer and closer to my rib cage every day. Not looking forward to that first kick behind my ribs. Ouch.
We are officially out of the apartment now! Jason turned in our keys on Friday and all of our boxes and bags are at the house now. Jason hung the new blinds this morning and now we are going to have to tackle the last of the boxes (half of which are full of our enormous collection of DVDs). It's nice to be in Frisco, where civilization exists beyond just campus and bars... Thank goodness for shopping and restaurants!
Yesterday was the Dallas Flea and sadly I didn't get to go. :( Jason had to help his mom clean out the garage and by the time that was done it was almost four- when the Flea ended. I guess I'll have to wait until next year to go to the next one.
Well, back to trying to get Jason to help me with unpacking. Wish me luck!
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 about two to three days.
Alexander has been kicking a lot, which is a great sign, but I can feel his little feet getting closer and closer to my rib cage every day. Not looking forward to that first kick behind my ribs. Ouch.
We are officially out of the apartment now! Jason turned in our keys on Friday and all of our boxes and bags are at the house now. Jason hung the new blinds this morning and now we are going to have to tackle the last of the boxes (half of which are full of our enormous collection of DVDs). It's nice to be in Frisco, where civilization exists beyond just campus and bars... Thank goodness for shopping and restaurants!
Yesterday was the Dallas Flea and sadly I didn't get to go. :( Jason had to help his mom clean out the garage and by the time that was done it was almost four- when the Flea ended. I guess I'll have to wait until next year to go to the next one.
Well, back to trying to get Jason to help me with unpacking. Wish me luck!
Thursday, September 2, 2010
25 Weeks: Moving & Being Bored
BabyCenter: 25 Weeks
This week, Alexander is 13 1/2 inches from head to heel and about a pound and a half! Growing quickly now! I can't see anything below my belly anymore when I look down, so that's kind if unsettling, haha.
For the past week or so we've been spending a lot of time in Frisco helping Jason's parents finish up the upstairs for us and it looks great! Floors are down, painting is almost finished, and we have already begun bringing a few things over there. We are moving a lot in this weekend hopefully, and everything else will be boxed up for movers coming on Tuesday morning.
Meanwhile, our apartment has decided it hates us. Both our washer & dryer broke at the exact same time and to me the apartment has an odd odor that Jason can't smell; then again I have always thought it smelled kind of strange.
Our next doctors appointment is September 10th, and I am already starting a list in my head of things to ask him. Classes at the hospital, frequency of appointments during my third trimester (which starts on September 17!), any do's and don'ts that have changed, and so many more. Any suggestions?
My major problem now is keeping busy. With Jason at class all day I have become QUITE bored. Having always been a busybody, I am not too sure what to do with myself now. No class, no sorority, no friends that are on the same schedule as me... I have done all the scrapbooking I can possibly do (including preparing a scrapbook to use for Alexander), I have read almost every single book I own (the ones that sounded interesting), and of course now I am just left with television and internet. With no money to spend on anything other than food, I have limited options. Maybe I will take up window shopping as a full-time hobby. Who knows! But once I get to Frisco my tasks are few & simple: Begin the nesting process, join a MOPS group, find a church (whether Jason goes with me or not! lol). Hopefully those things will help me meet people and keep me busy!
Wish me luck!
This week, Alexander is 13 1/2 inches from head to heel and about a pound and a half! Growing quickly now! I can't see anything below my belly anymore when I look down, so that's kind if unsettling, haha.
For the past week or so we've been spending a lot of time in Frisco helping Jason's parents finish up the upstairs for us and it looks great! Floors are down, painting is almost finished, and we have already begun bringing a few things over there. We are moving a lot in this weekend hopefully, and everything else will be boxed up for movers coming on Tuesday morning.
Meanwhile, our apartment has decided it hates us. Both our washer & dryer broke at the exact same time and to me the apartment has an odd odor that Jason can't smell; then again I have always thought it smelled kind of strange.
Our next doctors appointment is September 10th, and I am already starting a list in my head of things to ask him. Classes at the hospital, frequency of appointments during my third trimester (which starts on September 17!), any do's and don'ts that have changed, and so many more. Any suggestions?
My major problem now is keeping busy. With Jason at class all day I have become QUITE bored. Having always been a busybody, I am not too sure what to do with myself now. No class, no sorority, no friends that are on the same schedule as me... I have done all the scrapbooking I can possibly do (including preparing a scrapbook to use for Alexander), I have read almost every single book I own (the ones that sounded interesting), and of course now I am just left with television and internet. With no money to spend on anything other than food, I have limited options. Maybe I will take up window shopping as a full-time hobby. Who knows! But once I get to Frisco my tasks are few & simple: Begin the nesting process, join a MOPS group, find a church (whether Jason goes with me or not! lol). Hopefully those things will help me meet people and keep me busy!
Wish me luck!
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
24 Weeks
I have now started the second week of my sixth month! Yay! This week baby Alexander is the length of an ear of corn, about a foot, give or take. He weighs over a pound now and will be gaining a few ounces every week. Geez. My belly is getting bigger and heavier and I am having to wear my belly support band more and more. Soon, I will have to move up to a bigger size so it will fit around me! If you want to read all about his development you can go to BabyCenter and it will detail it out as well as show a nifty picture!
Jason and I had lots of fun in Houston getting to see family! We had dinner with Amy & Jason Gurica and spent a lot of time hanging out with Kelly & Michael and their son Gabe! Gabe is such a happy baby but when he gets tired he sure is grumpy! I hope I can handle taking care of my baby without just going crazy when he starts to cry! I feel like I will be handing him to Jason saying "It's yours too" a lot. Ha ha ha!
Jason & I at Amy & Jason's (confusing, huh?)
Anywho, Jason and I have spent some time in Frisco this week helping out with the remodel to upstairs/our future home and it looks awesome so far! We can't wait to move in and set up the nursery and everything and make it our home.
Jason starts class tomorrow so that means early to bed, and early to rise (for him at least!) Thanks for reading :)
Jason and I had lots of fun in Houston getting to see family! We had dinner with Amy & Jason Gurica and spent a lot of time hanging out with Kelly & Michael and their son Gabe! Gabe is such a happy baby but when he gets tired he sure is grumpy! I hope I can handle taking care of my baby without just going crazy when he starts to cry! I feel like I will be handing him to Jason saying "It's yours too" a lot. Ha ha ha!
Jason & I at Amy & Jason's (confusing, huh?)
Anywho, Jason and I have spent some time in Frisco this week helping out with the remodel to upstairs/our future home and it looks awesome so far! We can't wait to move in and set up the nursery and everything and make it our home.
Jason starts class tomorrow so that means early to bed, and early to rise (for him at least!) Thanks for reading :)
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Daddy Post #2 "Houston Adventures"
Were in Houston for the weekend, or till Monday. We are visiting Amy's Sister, Michael, and of course their little one, Gabe! Gabe likes to watch me and smile, but i wonder what he thinks when he looks at me... "Boy... He sure looks funny?" :P
We went to the Houston Museum of Natural Science today, and we got to see the dinosaurs and fun exhibits. Amy got a cute video of Gabe taking a drink of coke and then shaking his head from all of the fizzies in the drink. Maybe i will get her to upload it soon.
I was in charge of holding Gabe yesterday while we were out looking for sprinkles, and because the sign was so small, and Kelly fussed at them, we received a free cupcake! Yummy!
We finished last night off with a game of Settlers of Katan, and called it a night. It was a lot of fun!
We are going to get together with Amy and Jason Gurica (sp?) :P and hopefully Eileen and Stan will be able to join us for dinner at Papacitos tonight.
That's all for now! See you at next post.
We went to the Houston Museum of Natural Science today, and we got to see the dinosaurs and fun exhibits. Amy got a cute video of Gabe taking a drink of coke and then shaking his head from all of the fizzies in the drink. Maybe i will get her to upload it soon.
I was in charge of holding Gabe yesterday while we were out looking for sprinkles, and because the sign was so small, and Kelly fussed at them, we received a free cupcake! Yummy!
We finished last night off with a game of Settlers of Katan, and called it a night. It was a lot of fun!
We are going to get together with Amy and Jason Gurica (sp?) :P and hopefully Eileen and Stan will be able to join us for dinner at Papacitos tonight.
That's all for now! See you at next post.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
23 Weeks
As of tomorrow (Thursday the 18th) I will be in my 23rd week! What does this mean?
As far changes for me goes, my back is getting more sore everyday and my legs have started to cramp at night. I've had to invest in some shoes with super supportive soles- some walking shoes by Merrell. They are fantastic and have already started to cut back on foot-aches (which is good news for Jason). Supposedly I will start waking up in the middle of the night with a rumbling tummy; I feel like Jason will soon be able to pour a bowl of Cinnamon Toast Crunch in his sleep.
As for baby Alexander, he now weighs just over a pound and is about 11inches from head to heel; he is comparable (according to BabyCenter) to the size of large mango. He is moving around a lot, and doing more than just kicking. I can feel (and see) him change positions, and sometimes I feel like he is doing flips inside my belly! Oh boy, I feel like once he is born, he is never going to want to sit still– just like his daddy.
Now for all of you who have been waiting patiently, I FINALLY took a picture that you can see my belly in! Yay!
Hopefully we'll be posting picture regularly (every 1-2 weeks) now that I will be growing like crazy!
Jason and I will be taking our first road trip this weekend, the first one since we found out I was pregnant! We will be leaving BRIGHT & EARLY Thursday morning for Houston to see my sister Kelly, brother-in-law Michael, and their adorable son Gabriel! Also the second Amy & Jason and maybe some other family and friends too!
Time for bed!
As far changes for me goes, my back is getting more sore everyday and my legs have started to cramp at night. I've had to invest in some shoes with super supportive soles- some walking shoes by Merrell. They are fantastic and have already started to cut back on foot-aches (which is good news for Jason). Supposedly I will start waking up in the middle of the night with a rumbling tummy; I feel like Jason will soon be able to pour a bowl of Cinnamon Toast Crunch in his sleep.
As for baby Alexander, he now weighs just over a pound and is about 11inches from head to heel; he is comparable (according to BabyCenter) to the size of large mango. He is moving around a lot, and doing more than just kicking. I can feel (and see) him change positions, and sometimes I feel like he is doing flips inside my belly! Oh boy, I feel like once he is born, he is never going to want to sit still– just like his daddy.
Now for all of you who have been waiting patiently, I FINALLY took a picture that you can see my belly in! Yay!
Hopefully we'll be posting picture regularly (every 1-2 weeks) now that I will be growing like crazy!
Jason and I will be taking our first road trip this weekend, the first one since we found out I was pregnant! We will be leaving BRIGHT & EARLY Thursday morning for Houston to see my sister Kelly, brother-in-law Michael, and their adorable son Gabriel! Also the second Amy & Jason and maybe some other family and friends too!
Time for bed!
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Craft time!
Today, Jason and I were quite bored. So, we decided to venture to Michael's and picked up something to make for baby Alexander's room. Since his nursery is Woodland Animal themed, we picked a cute turtle and some trees and some colors that sort-of coordinated with the nursery set we chose!!
When we got home I asked Jason if we could paint... "Oh, I thought you were going to do the painting." *sigh* So I did most of the painting (he helped with the turtle), and now we are letting the paint dry fully over night before gluing it down. Jason took a picture and now I am passing it on to you! Enjoy!
We will probably finish it off with a light blue ribbon (to match the crib set) and then I'll make Jason cover it with some of my craft lacquer or something to that effect. :)
When we got home I asked Jason if we could paint... "Oh, I thought you were going to do the painting." *sigh* So I did most of the painting (he helped with the turtle), and now we are letting the paint dry fully over night before gluing it down. Jason took a picture and now I am passing it on to you! Enjoy!
We will probably finish it off with a light blue ribbon (to match the crib set) and then I'll make Jason cover it with some of my craft lacquer or something to that effect. :)
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Daddy Post
The blog is now up, and it's ready for the first Daddy Post!
Not sure what i will be writing down, but i think it will have fun stories of what Amy is doing or what she is making me do for her, and other fun stuff. Lets get started!
The other day we started a discussion on how old the baby will have to be before i get to introduce him into Rock Climbing. Amy "strongly suggested" that we wait till he is at least 7 or 8 years old. Buuuut, I feel he will already have learned to climb by then. On the couch, off the couch, up and down the stairs and what not. So i feel he should be at least 5! We will see :)
That's is all for now, so i will see you next time.
Not sure what i will be writing down, but i think it will have fun stories of what Amy is doing or what she is making me do for her, and other fun stuff. Lets get started!
The other day we started a discussion on how old the baby will have to be before i get to introduce him into Rock Climbing. Amy "strongly suggested" that we wait till he is at least 7 or 8 years old. Buuuut, I feel he will already have learned to climb by then. On the couch, off the couch, up and down the stairs and what not. So i feel he should be at least 5! We will see :)
That's is all for now, so i will see you next time.
The First Post- 22 weeks
New to blogging... haven't done it since I was in high school and had a Xanga. With a little one on the way and a wedding down the road I thought I would start a blog so that family and friends could keep in touch without having to get a Facebook account.
As of Thursday the 12th, I am 22 weeks pregnant–officially a full 5 months pregnant! As I start the last month of my second trimester I have started to do lots of reading on BabyCenter and have learned more than I thought possible about being pregnant and having a kid.
Yesterday, Jason and I registered at our final store, Buy Buy Baby. We weren't planning on adding a third store to our registry, but we walked in and loved their wide selection and all of the cute things they had, so we decided there was no harm in registering! That means we are now registered at:
So, that's all for now. I suppose I should figure out some clever way to sign off each post– a quotation or something... hmm. I'll have to keep that in mind.
As of Thursday the 12th, I am 22 weeks pregnant–officially a full 5 months pregnant! As I start the last month of my second trimester I have started to do lots of reading on BabyCenter and have learned more than I thought possible about being pregnant and having a kid.
Yesterday, Jason and I registered at our final store, Buy Buy Baby. We weren't planning on adding a third store to our registry, but we walked in and loved their wide selection and all of the cute things they had, so we decided there was no harm in registering! That means we are now registered at:
So, that's all for now. I suppose I should figure out some clever way to sign off each post– a quotation or something... hmm. I'll have to keep that in mind.
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