Tonight I made the fact that I'm pregnant 'Facebook Official' ;)
For some reason this seemed like a big deal to me - probably because it is a way to mass communicate and I knew that once it was out there there was no hiding it anymore. Not that I could hide this much longer anyway....I'm already HUGE or at least I feel that way. I'm 9 weeks today but I've already been wearing maternity pants for a couple weeks. My old pants did indeed fit but they were no where near as comfortable as my maternity pants! Why wear uncomfortable ones when the comfy ones are staring me in the face?!
Last Tuesday (3/17) we had our first prenatal appt. with a nurse. I had an ultrasound which was AWESOME! We saw a healthy little baby measuring EXACTLY where it should with a heartbeat of 170 beautiful b.p.m. :) Elliot was all about the machine though. He LOVED the keyboard that lit up and it beeped which made it seem like an even greater toy. When his daddy dashed those dreams he moved onto a nearby computer monitor. That dream was quickly dashed too - I'm pretty sure he thinks he has the meanest parents EVER! ;) Elliot really loved the nurse though so she kept him busy. It took us F.O.R.E.V.E.R. to get out of the office because he was too busy flirting and all the ladies were giving it right back to him.
Our due date is October 28. I am VERY nervous about this pregnancy and having complications again. I know they aren't guaranteed and that there is a good chance I will get through this home-free but I still worry! I've felt much, much sicker with this little one than I ever did with Elliot. Usually I'll feel hungry, crave something, eat something, feel incredibly sick afterward and then not be able to talk about the something for a couple days! I NEEDED bacon-cheeseburger pizza everyday the first couple weeks after I found out but now I can hardly mention it without feeling queasy. I feel like I've had about evey symptom I never felt with Elliot: metal mouth, nausea, SUPER frequent bathroom trips, the NEED to eat NOW, exhaustion like I never imagned possible...... But at least I can't forget I'm pregnant right?!
I'm a bit miffed that no one told me I could take Flinstone's vitamins last time. If I had known that I would not have spent 7 months chewing and choking down those NASTY prenatal vitamins. As soon as I found out we promptly bought a nice supply of YUMMY Flinstone vitamins. Now I don't cringe or need a pep talk to take my vitamins. I also don't have to make sure I have a strong chaser to cover the taste of the nasty ones ;)
Life is good now. Good-night and sorry for the rambly post.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Another Day
That's what today has been....another day. It's actually been a pretty good day. I felt like I was back in the world of the living and Elliot was pretty happy, too. I was actually able to get down on the floor and play with him without feeling super sick or having to lunge after the box of kleenex to catch my nose!
I need to take some pictures of him being 9 months old - I've been a naughty mommy lately and haven't taken too many pictures mostly because I've felt so crappy. There are a LOT of stuff that we need to get done around here though in the next couple days. Petey is really busy finishing stuff up and working before spring break starts.
On the list of stuff to get done:
- Finish laundry (including folding it!)
- Put said laundry away
- Wash dishes and put those away
- De-clutter, de-clutter, DE-CLUTTER
- Figure out our plans for next week
- Clean bathrooms and kitchen again
I know most of this sounds like normal everyday stuff that should be done around a home but after being sick for over a week NOTHING got done so we've got a lot of catching up to do. Petey's parents will be here at the end of spring break so we would like our place to be clean and look nice for when they get here but we'll most likely be gone/busy a majority of the week so it needs to be done now. As long as Elliot is cooperative I know it will all be accomplished.
I need to take some pictures of him being 9 months old - I've been a naughty mommy lately and haven't taken too many pictures mostly because I've felt so crappy. There are a LOT of stuff that we need to get done around here though in the next couple days. Petey is really busy finishing stuff up and working before spring break starts.
On the list of stuff to get done:
- Finish laundry (including folding it!)
- Put said laundry away
- Wash dishes and put those away
- De-clutter, de-clutter, DE-CLUTTER
- Figure out our plans for next week
- Clean bathrooms and kitchen again
I know most of this sounds like normal everyday stuff that should be done around a home but after being sick for over a week NOTHING got done so we've got a lot of catching up to do. Petey's parents will be here at the end of spring break so we would like our place to be clean and look nice for when they get here but we'll most likely be gone/busy a majority of the week so it needs to be done now. As long as Elliot is cooperative I know it will all be accomplished.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Been awhile
Wow...it's been a while since I've showed my face on our blog. Shame shame, right? ;)
I've spent most of today on the couch with Mr. Elliot. I'm still battling this nasty crud I picked up from somewhere (ahem, Dad). Fortunately Elliot seems to have missed out on the flu/crud stuff Petey and I passed around last week. I'm glad the really nasty stuff only lasted about a day for each of us but it was bad while it lasted.
Elliot has been in a super clingy, must-have-mommy-at-all-times phase lately. He's getting used to the phrase "Mommy has to go potty" & then I tap on the bathroom door. He doesn't freak out when I do that but if I leave without saying that or saying anything else he gets upset even if he can still hear me. Silly boy.
Elliot has learned to pull himself up on his music table. He seems to really enjoy being on his knees but he's not so coordinated so once in awhile he bonks his head on it. He also really enjoys the 'page' that he can turn or chew on. He's also getting much, much better at being on all fours. He used to H.A.T.E. it so we're definitely happy with this turn of events. This past week he's even put himself there once or twice. Maybe there is hope of him crawling! ;)
Four more days of classes and then Petey is on SPRING BREAK! I'm so excited for him to have a break and to get to have some time together. We're hoping to get to Minnesota for a couple days to see some friends and relax. I really want to take Elliot to the zoo. I think he would love seeing all the animals in real life since he likes them in his books so much.
Elliot's been saying "ma ma ma ma ma" all the time now too. I can't decide if he knows that he's calling for me or if he's just talking to himself. Either way it's a lot of fun to hear!
I've spent most of today on the couch with Mr. Elliot. I'm still battling this nasty crud I picked up from somewhere (ahem, Dad). Fortunately Elliot seems to have missed out on the flu/crud stuff Petey and I passed around last week. I'm glad the really nasty stuff only lasted about a day for each of us but it was bad while it lasted.
Elliot has been in a super clingy, must-have-mommy-at-all-times phase lately. He's getting used to the phrase "Mommy has to go potty" & then I tap on the bathroom door. He doesn't freak out when I do that but if I leave without saying that or saying anything else he gets upset even if he can still hear me. Silly boy.
Elliot has learned to pull himself up on his music table. He seems to really enjoy being on his knees but he's not so coordinated so once in awhile he bonks his head on it. He also really enjoys the 'page' that he can turn or chew on. He's also getting much, much better at being on all fours. He used to H.A.T.E. it so we're definitely happy with this turn of events. This past week he's even put himself there once or twice. Maybe there is hope of him crawling! ;)
Four more days of classes and then Petey is on SPRING BREAK! I'm so excited for him to have a break and to get to have some time together. We're hoping to get to Minnesota for a couple days to see some friends and relax. I really want to take Elliot to the zoo. I think he would love seeing all the animals in real life since he likes them in his books so much.
Elliot's been saying "ma ma ma ma ma" all the time now too. I can't decide if he knows that he's calling for me or if he's just talking to himself. Either way it's a lot of fun to hear!
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Procrastination at it's finest
I would just like to admit that I am officially the world's biggest and worst procrastinator. I seem to have this odd knack of putting off things until the last minute - I used to think it was a great talent & sometimes I still do although it is getting to be a bit annoying. However, after years of practice I have learned just how much time needs to be left to finish certain things - it drives my hubby and my parents insane I'm pretty certain.
I've been really trying as of late to be better about not putting things off. I've also been really trying to stay on top of keeping things clean around here. Apparently I've not done such a great job on either of those in the last week. Our place is a complete disaster....so much of a disaster that it's driving me nuts (& that's saying something!).
So, as one can probably figure out this whole post is due to the fact that I'm a procrastinator....ugh! But looking at my living room is giving me new-found motivation to get this class D.O.N.E.!!!!!! I am so excited to get this place clean and looking spiffy - wow that's a strange statement for me to make! But I suppose I could chalk it up to being excited to decorate for Christmas. Putting the tree up is my reward for finishing my class as are some Lorita's cookies I believe..... ;) (hint, hint MOM!) But yesterday I couldn't stand the lack of festivity around here so I decorated our banister & hung some stockings. It made me feel much better & Elliot was completely enthralled.
Ok...I promise procrastination finished. For the moment.
I've been really trying as of late to be better about not putting things off. I've also been really trying to stay on top of keeping things clean around here. Apparently I've not done such a great job on either of those in the last week. Our place is a complete disaster....so much of a disaster that it's driving me nuts (& that's saying something!).
So, as one can probably figure out this whole post is due to the fact that I'm a procrastinator....ugh! But looking at my living room is giving me new-found motivation to get this class D.O.N.E.!!!!!! I am so excited to get this place clean and looking spiffy - wow that's a strange statement for me to make! But I suppose I could chalk it up to being excited to decorate for Christmas. Putting the tree up is my reward for finishing my class as are some Lorita's cookies I believe..... ;) (hint, hint MOM!) But yesterday I couldn't stand the lack of festivity around here so I decorated our banister & hung some stockings. It made me feel much better & Elliot was completely enthralled.
Ok...I promise procrastination finished. For the moment.
Friday, November 28, 2008
What a day, week, month, etc....
Wow! Lots has happened since I ventured onto my blog last.
-Elliot has had his first Thanksgiving, his first roadtrip, his first cold :(, his first snow. He's getting so big and looking older and older every day
-We lost Beth on the morning of Nov. 15th. It was a mixture of grief and relief as we all miss her SO much but are so thankful she isn't suffering anymore and that she's with Jesus. We were able to spend some time with Anndee & her family that day celebrating her and planning the funeral.
-School has been dominating our lives. Petey is super busy with projects, papers, labs, etc. I'm in the process of finishing up my last class through ICCC so I can graduate from NWC on the 19th of Dec. I'm getting there slowly but surely but I WILL be done by Friday (that's reassurance for all of you doubters out there!)
-Elliot has had more appt's in Iowa City for his poor little eye. We're hoping the new meds do the trick & get rid of that darn hemangioma.
-Our place is a disaster. With all of these trips and nights away from home our whole house looks like one giant laundry basket. I'll have to tackle that when my class is done. I'm looking forward to seeing the floor again ;)
-Elliot has had his first Thanksgiving, his first roadtrip, his first cold :(, his first snow. He's getting so big and looking older and older every day
-We lost Beth on the morning of Nov. 15th. It was a mixture of grief and relief as we all miss her SO much but are so thankful she isn't suffering anymore and that she's with Jesus. We were able to spend some time with Anndee & her family that day celebrating her and planning the funeral.
-School has been dominating our lives. Petey is super busy with projects, papers, labs, etc. I'm in the process of finishing up my last class through ICCC so I can graduate from NWC on the 19th of Dec. I'm getting there slowly but surely but I WILL be done by Friday (that's reassurance for all of you doubters out there!)
-Elliot has had more appt's in Iowa City for his poor little eye. We're hoping the new meds do the trick & get rid of that darn hemangioma.
-Our place is a disaster. With all of these trips and nights away from home our whole house looks like one giant laundry basket. I'll have to tackle that when my class is done. I'm looking forward to seeing the floor again ;)
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Whew....
Tuesday was election day. On one hand I am SOOO glad it's all over but on the other it's hard to believe! I'm definitely glad to be able to watch TV and not have to watch a bajillion political ads attacking the other person.
I did do my civic duty though! Elliot and I headed off to his Grandma & Grandpa's house for the day. It was also their anniversary so he got to 'celebrate' with them. Elliot seemed to enjoy his first voting experience. Kay Swanson held him while I filled out my ballot and then I was able to talk with her and a couple other ladies.
That night he got to spend some more time with Grandma and a little time with Grandpa while he came in for supper. He was disappointed that Elliot was sleeping but he woke up just so Grandpa could see him and get some kisses in too!
I did do my civic duty though! Elliot and I headed off to his Grandma & Grandpa's house for the day. It was also their anniversary so he got to 'celebrate' with them. Elliot seemed to enjoy his first voting experience. Kay Swanson held him while I filled out my ballot and then I was able to talk with her and a couple other ladies.
That night he got to spend some more time with Grandma and a little time with Grandpa while he came in for supper. He was disappointed that Elliot was sleeping but he woke up just so Grandpa could see him and get some kisses in too!
Monday, November 3, 2008
Laughter
Elliot LAUGHED discernibly for the first time just now. He's been making happy noises for some time now but nothing that we really considered an outright laugh. I'm SO excited to hear that from him - it's so incredibly sweet! His daddy was holding him and tickling his tummy when he did it.
Elliot is also very interested in his hand (the right one) tonight. He loves to look at it and then ATTACK it and chew. He's quite the little ham I must say.
Elliot is also very interested in his hand (the right one) tonight. He loves to look at it and then ATTACK it and chew. He's quite the little ham I must say.
Wish
I wish I had more to blog about...now that I have this set up I just want to write in it all the time ;) I'm silly...oh well. Elliot is fussing and about ready to wake up so I guess I wouldn't have much of a chance to get anything recorded here anyway.
Maybe we'll do some 'Silly Songs with Mommy' until Petey comes home....that ought to get a smile out of the little guy :)
Maybe we'll do some 'Silly Songs with Mommy' until Petey comes home....that ought to get a smile out of the little guy :)
Getting This Party Started
I've known for a long while now that I need to have a blog. I've been less sure about what to call it or how often I would be able to update it. My mom recently started one of her own and I think that was enough to kickstart me into writing one. My hope is that it will help me to keep track of the events in our lives and to aid in future scrapbook journaling. Won't that be fantastic to have it all already written down?! It makes me excited just to think about it.
I don't promise or plan to be an overly eloquent writer. There will probably be much rambling but this is a tool for me to use to aid my memory and is not meant to have lots of entertainment contained within.
To begin our blog I'll share what our day has been like and what it holds for us. Petey is currently at school slaving over homework that was saved until today. He's had a very busy weekend full of a seminar, initiation banquet, friends visiting and hanging out with us! Elliot and I are hanging out at home waiting for him to return so we can go to Target & use our 10% off coupon.
This is how I know I'm getting older - I get excited to get dressed up to go out to Target. Or maybe that's just how I know I'm a mom?
I chuckle to myself sometimes when I realize how much the things that make me excited have changed. I used to get SO excited to go out every night and be super busy. I used to get excited to spend lots of money and buy things I totally didn't need. I used to get excited to go to the movie theater. I used to get excited to sleep in until noon.
Now I get excited when we aren't over scheduled. I get excited when I get laundry done or a room cleaned. Now I get excited to go shopping for those household necessities - like detergent or cleaning stuff. (This may be that it's new for me & when the novelty wears off it will no longer be exciting) Now I get excited to see Elliot smile at me and show his preference for mommy - who needs a movie when you have quite the little entertainer in real life? Now I get excited to wake up and see my happy little boy - he is SOOOO happy when he first wakes up in the morning.
I never dreamed how much my priorities would change and how quickly but now I can't imagine it any other way. One thing that has not changed is my love of pictures and scrapbooking. The pictures and the people in the pictures may have grown older or changed but I love it still the same!!!
I don't promise or plan to be an overly eloquent writer. There will probably be much rambling but this is a tool for me to use to aid my memory and is not meant to have lots of entertainment contained within.
To begin our blog I'll share what our day has been like and what it holds for us. Petey is currently at school slaving over homework that was saved until today. He's had a very busy weekend full of a seminar, initiation banquet, friends visiting and hanging out with us! Elliot and I are hanging out at home waiting for him to return so we can go to Target & use our 10% off coupon.
This is how I know I'm getting older - I get excited to get dressed up to go out to Target. Or maybe that's just how I know I'm a mom?
I chuckle to myself sometimes when I realize how much the things that make me excited have changed. I used to get SO excited to go out every night and be super busy. I used to get excited to spend lots of money and buy things I totally didn't need. I used to get excited to go to the movie theater. I used to get excited to sleep in until noon.
Now I get excited when we aren't over scheduled. I get excited when I get laundry done or a room cleaned. Now I get excited to go shopping for those household necessities - like detergent or cleaning stuff. (This may be that it's new for me & when the novelty wears off it will no longer be exciting) Now I get excited to see Elliot smile at me and show his preference for mommy - who needs a movie when you have quite the little entertainer in real life? Now I get excited to wake up and see my happy little boy - he is SOOOO happy when he first wakes up in the morning.
I never dreamed how much my priorities would change and how quickly but now I can't imagine it any other way. One thing that has not changed is my love of pictures and scrapbooking. The pictures and the people in the pictures may have grown older or changed but I love it still the same!!!
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