Sunday, November 29, 2009
Lacey's Birthday
So things of course started a couple of days before at work. I started having irregular contractions at work that continued through my birthday (despite my attempts to get things going by taking oscar for a walk). around midnight (12:08 per Clint) I woke up with my first more intense contraction. I decided to get up against better judgement since it was kind of exciting (and just when I was getting comfortable i would have another one). I walked around the house and tried to watch TV for a couple hours, and by 3AM the contractions were about 10-20 minutes apart. I called work and told them that I thought I might be coming in some time that day and to find out who was working, but was told that things might still slow down or go away completely. I guess that was why I was still somewhat in denial at 4AM when things picked up and I told Clint that he should maybe stay home from work that day. I think around 5-6 AM I called my friend Carrie and told her what was going on (still in denial), and she offered to come over. By 8:45AM I was only 3-4cm and hanging out in and out of the shower (had to come out to let the water warm up again), and around 11:30 or so I had decided that I'd had enough of the stupid water cooling off so I wanted to get to the hospital (they had a whirlpool and it was all I could think about). I didn't care any more about my goal of laboring at home until I was 8cm. Alas, we got to the hospital and that's just what I was to my delight (I was immediately happy and I think my contractions slowed down for a while). After that lasted for a little while (I have no concept of time), things started picking up again and getting a little more intense, and I was getting pretty tired from being up all night and all....I was a little worried I wouldn't have enough energy to get Lacey out. I let Loree (my midwife) break my water at 9cm to make things move a little faster (they didn't - don't let them fool you with that). and low and behold, 4 1/2 hours after we arrived (and multiple trips to the whirlpool, shower, and an hour and a half of trying to push her out, our little chub-o popped out (Clint was amazed that she was not the size of a guinea pig...that's what he was imagining). I never actually remember feeling like I had to push, but I was sick of waiting around and wanted to try and make it happen faster...She had a little meconium while she was still inside, but all that was affected was the color of her fingernails (mmm, green). I was able to hold her right away and our snuggling began (and still continues on a regular basis - we're a fan of naps). I was a little selfish at first and didn't let anyone else have her till the next day - well, Clint got to hold her after everyone left, but he is the dad afterall. I have to say, it was kinda fun that I got to have her where I work since I already knew everyone and was familiar with everything that was going on, and even got to do some things that I otherwise probably wouldn't have (like give her her first bath).
Monday, November 16, 2009
She's Here!
Lacey Lucille Herrick
11/13/09
4:16 PM
7# 14oz
21.5 inches
more to come after I sleep someday...it's the mobile uploads from my blackberry that enable me to update facebook....this thing is another story.....
11/13/09
4:16 PM
7# 14oz
21.5 inches
more to come after I sleep someday...it's the mobile uploads from my blackberry that enable me to update facebook....this thing is another story.....
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
40 Weeks + 2 days
So we had our sort of last appointment today. Yesterday at work I did make a little trip down the hall to have Loree help things along a little bit but to no avail. I am still 2cm, 75%, -2 today.....she definately got very active yesterday and it lasted up until bedtime. Perhaps there were lots of little contractions that she was feeling that I wasn't. We also discussed induction options today, but for the most part shot those down. I'm pretty completely opposed to being tied down so we're hoping she makes a timely exit (in the next week and a half). Our NST checked out ok (yay for my healthy placenta), and we have another one Friday and Monday if she is still camping out along with an untrasound to check amniotic fluid level. I'm pretty optimistic that she will be ready in her own time, and hoping that it is a good sign that my favorite midwives are on most of the week and this weekend:) On an even better note, I get to go and have a massage tonight at Fox Valley School of Massage with my alumni discount. It's usually hit or miss on the quality, so I'm hoping for a good one.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
40 Weeks
It is official...we are no longer counting down, we are officially counting up...as in days past 40 week from now on. Clint and I both were feeling Tuesday, but she may just deside to spite us. I just thought it was weird that we both had the same feeling about a date (in my experience moms are wrong about this a lot of the time so don't be surprised when you don't hear from me).
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
39...We hope this is the last week
Yes, we're getting anxious now. Clint more than me. Mostly I think because he is sick of being "turned into a pretzel" every night by my "pillow monster" (large amount of pillows I use to get comfortable and then toss and turn with all night). I myself would just like to stop waking up for the day at 3AM, but I know that's not going to be getting any better any time soon, so I will just take being able to sleep on my back or whatever other position I feel like being in. We have everything ready to go now so I have gone back to cleaning the house today (I may as well be productive - this is my 4th low census day at work in a month - I should not have gloated so heavily in September when I told everyone that I hadn't had one since June and they were getting it every other week).
So I decided that I want her to come either tomorrow or the weekend of the 14th (sorry megan and eric - but happy birthday to you). I have been keeping tabs on the midwives call schedule, and my favorite is on those days. This weekend is my least favorite so I will keep my legs closed then....I think animals can stop their labors if they are uncomfortable with a situation so I will try and do the same. I was happy to hear that I was 70% effaced yesterday (still 1cm and -2 station though). I realize this means nothing about when things will happen, but just the fact that I can check that stuff means its close and I find that entirely exciting.
Chandler and Oscar have been extra snuggly (especially Chandler) lately. I wonder if they know they will get less attention soon? They got to dress up this weeknd to hand out candy to the trick-or treaters so as you can tell that thrilled them to death. They watched intently for the 5 or so trick or treaters that came to our house....needless to say there was a lot of extra candy...
Afterwards they fell asleep from all the excitment, or maybe they were just annoyed from putting up with Clint and my incessant need to parade them around the house to take pictures....
So before things started I was putting the bowl of candy by the front door for easy access and I tripped on the last 2 steps...no worries, bujt lets just say I immediately needed to use the bathroom. So when I returned this is how I found Oscar...I think he was contemplating his attack, but didn't find anything open so didn't know where to start....he could have also been waiting for someone to give him the "ok" as this is how he looks at his filled food dish every morning until we tell him that he can eat....we're mean, I know, but otherwise he used to plow us over and gobble it up in 2 seconds. Now we just made him mind his manners....
Also this weekend, Clint decided to put in my new In-sink-erator (yep, I got to disposal happy with the last one). It looks like I called the right plumber for the job (I think he might not like this picture when he sees it)
All of the snuggling exemplified - she never does this anymore so I think she suspects something (P.S. I look kinda dorky, I know):
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Week 38 Recap
before I get started, happy Halloween everyone. I've officially held off on buying trick-or-treat candy until today since most of it would have been gone by now anyways (I would have eaten it, of course)! I feel very proud of that. Now sure what the trick-or-treat scene will hold this year, but I am not overly optimistic about the kiddy turnout - hasn't been so great in the past and that just left us with a lot of left overs....I may not care about being the "best house ever" anymore by giving out handfuls of candy to everyone in an attempt to get rid of it all. Clint and I haven't made plans this year as the Halloween party that we were going to go to was cancelled on accoiunt of a divorce (weird, I know). I was actually really looking forward to it, so boo :( Other than that I am definately growing around the middle, and last night had Clint take my shoes off for me - definately prefer the slip ons now, for sure. Not uncomfortable, just awkward feeling when I try to do anything that involves bending.
At my appointment I was 1cm and 50% effaced so I was pretty excited about that (less work for later although who knows when later will be). I'm not really anxious or anything, so checking that stuff doesn't bother me. She will come when she comes. Until then, I will enjoy the fact that I can still take naps (and justify it by the fact that I'm pregnant). On another note, it was strange this week at work taking care of some moms that were due after me....I told them all so. I just find it strange that my baby is as developed as the newborns I take care of. I have officially stoppoed looking at babycenter.com to find out what piece of produce she is comprable to every week since the examples in the nursery give me a much better idea:)
So we have another appointment on Monday, and I plan to see if there is anything that is going on any further then too. Almost 39 weeks (tomorrow)! Clint and I are going to finally get some hanging out time that is not spent cleaning (yay! he's coming to the farm with me today - ran out of milk). and we are hoping to still get to celebrate our anniversary next Friday and celebrate the November Ogi birthdays Saturday afternoon.
At my appointment I was 1cm and 50% effaced so I was pretty excited about that (less work for later although who knows when later will be). I'm not really anxious or anything, so checking that stuff doesn't bother me. She will come when she comes. Until then, I will enjoy the fact that I can still take naps (and justify it by the fact that I'm pregnant). On another note, it was strange this week at work taking care of some moms that were due after me....I told them all so. I just find it strange that my baby is as developed as the newborns I take care of. I have officially stoppoed looking at babycenter.com to find out what piece of produce she is comprable to every week since the examples in the nursery give me a much better idea:)
So we have another appointment on Monday, and I plan to see if there is anything that is going on any further then too. Almost 39 weeks (tomorrow)! Clint and I are going to finally get some hanging out time that is not spent cleaning (yay! he's coming to the farm with me today - ran out of milk). and we are hoping to still get to celebrate our anniversary next Friday and celebrate the November Ogi birthdays Saturday afternoon.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
19 days and counting (give or take about 10 more)
Week 37:
Week 37 has snuck up on us, and we are officially full term (early full term). I'm very excited to be GBS negative so we can proceed with staying home as long as we want (although I don't think clint would want to deliver the baby). This week we talked about birth plan stuff at the appointment, and Clint decided he will cut the cord (its kinda chewy - harder to get thru than most think). We've still been busy getting my nice relaxation music in order, and Clint started reading my hypnobirthing book so he can be in the know when the time comes. He's also been nesting (even more than me - I kinda gave up on that in order not to be stressed out and have a stress ball baby). I came home from work this weekend to find the upstairs bathroom painted, new fixtures, shower curtain and towels. I must say it looks nice, but it would have taken me weeks to decide on all that. I still have hopes that he will someday finish with my scrapbook area (he has plans for all of this that I just haven't felt like messing with). I've been kicked out of the corner downstairs as apparently it is too messy, and will be moved into the guest bedroom (where I'm sure its because then he won't have to see my messes:)
As for other things, work has been interesting as our patient care director has decided that if we haven't gotten the flu shot (both of them), then we are required to wear masks into rooms to do patient care (way to NOT EVEN follow CDC guidelines - which I think are questionable anyways....at least if you are going to mandate something, be sure it MAKES SENSE) - this is ridiculous and all's it does is advertise how many health care workers don't get a flu shot and hopefully makes patients question the validity of it anyways. I can't wait to get hounded again this year - maybe after the last couple years Ann Marie will have gotten the point that I will not ever get the flu shot. This is just one of my soapboxes, and since this is a blog, I can say it, yay!
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/09/19/The-Truth-about-the-Flu-Shot.aspx
just one of the many demonstrating some of the nonsense of the hype
Week 37 has snuck up on us, and we are officially full term (early full term). I'm very excited to be GBS negative so we can proceed with staying home as long as we want (although I don't think clint would want to deliver the baby). This week we talked about birth plan stuff at the appointment, and Clint decided he will cut the cord (its kinda chewy - harder to get thru than most think). We've still been busy getting my nice relaxation music in order, and Clint started reading my hypnobirthing book so he can be in the know when the time comes. He's also been nesting (even more than me - I kinda gave up on that in order not to be stressed out and have a stress ball baby). I came home from work this weekend to find the upstairs bathroom painted, new fixtures, shower curtain and towels. I must say it looks nice, but it would have taken me weeks to decide on all that. I still have hopes that he will someday finish with my scrapbook area (he has plans for all of this that I just haven't felt like messing with). I've been kicked out of the corner downstairs as apparently it is too messy, and will be moved into the guest bedroom (where I'm sure its because then he won't have to see my messes:)
As for other things, work has been interesting as our patient care director has decided that if we haven't gotten the flu shot (both of them), then we are required to wear masks into rooms to do patient care (way to NOT EVEN follow CDC guidelines - which I think are questionable anyways....at least if you are going to mandate something, be sure it MAKES SENSE) - this is ridiculous and all's it does is advertise how many health care workers don't get a flu shot and hopefully makes patients question the validity of it anyways. I can't wait to get hounded again this year - maybe after the last couple years Ann Marie will have gotten the point that I will not ever get the flu shot. This is just one of my soapboxes, and since this is a blog, I can say it, yay!
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/09/19/The-Truth-about-the-Flu-Shot.aspx
just one of the many demonstrating some of the nonsense of the hype
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Nursery Pictures
Aunt Mary gave us a cute lamp this weekend:
Ever excited to try my new diapers, I have found a willing participant:
The diapers have arrived, and I am quite excited:
Butterfly fun:
I should almost call it October in review....
Week 34:
Week 36:
And here's a front view - and people say I'm not that big...
The past few weeks have gone by so fast. We have not gotten the nursery together and in working order, although I'm more convinced that it is for us rather than the baby...as is the case with most baby things. We had a nice time at Coral and Rob's wedding this past weekend in Milwaukee and I discovered that I can't make it all night like I could at Nicki's wedding....I think that was my last hurrah. It has been nice being off of work since a week and a half ago - I was low censused at work and then Tuesday into Wednesday there was some not so good times with the nausea and not sleeping. I think we're back in working order though and into getting stuff done. I've been having my weekly OB appointments now, and every time I'm so excited to hear her heart beat. Not that I don't know she's in there (she's quite the soccer player), but sometimes she will be sleeping and then we'll wake her up and get her going to make her heart beat faster for the midwife:) I have to say that the pregnancy massages have been hard to beat too (thanks to Sue and Carrie). Sometimes she even gets a little one too (thru my belly). She will have to be prepared for lots of those once she is here as I won an infant massage lesson in a silent auction a couple weekends ago. I've loved taking it easier and focusing on her and what I need to do to get ready for her arrival. I'm so looking forward to her birth at this point, but the time she's spending just with me has been extra special.
Week 36:
And here's a front view - and people say I'm not that big...
The past few weeks have gone by so fast. We have not gotten the nursery together and in working order, although I'm more convinced that it is for us rather than the baby...as is the case with most baby things. We had a nice time at Coral and Rob's wedding this past weekend in Milwaukee and I discovered that I can't make it all night like I could at Nicki's wedding....I think that was my last hurrah. It has been nice being off of work since a week and a half ago - I was low censused at work and then Tuesday into Wednesday there was some not so good times with the nausea and not sleeping. I think we're back in working order though and into getting stuff done. I've been having my weekly OB appointments now, and every time I'm so excited to hear her heart beat. Not that I don't know she's in there (she's quite the soccer player), but sometimes she will be sleeping and then we'll wake her up and get her going to make her heart beat faster for the midwife:) I have to say that the pregnancy massages have been hard to beat too (thanks to Sue and Carrie). Sometimes she even gets a little one too (thru my belly). She will have to be prepared for lots of those once she is here as I won an infant massage lesson in a silent auction a couple weekends ago. I've loved taking it easier and focusing on her and what I need to do to get ready for her arrival. I'm so looking forward to her birth at this point, but the time she's spending just with me has been extra special.
Friday, September 18, 2009
September in review
I can't believe it's been almost a month since posting in here....Kaitlyn, I know you're probably upset about that. Anyway, it has been a busy month. Clint is finally home from Kuwait and has now taken on more of a managing type role (he has employees:). Yes, he will still have to travel and all, but he won't be the project engineer starting up all the new projects. Needless to say, I am pleased with this so far. Stay tuned.
After he got back, we were able to go on a mini pre-baby vacation to Montreal. Needless to say, I am a fraction of my old self when it comes to being in shape. Clint needed to practically pull me when we were going uphill the first day or so, or I probably would have started going backwards...The views of the city from Mount Royal Park were wonderful, and we even took a day to drive along the wine route and take some samples (sips only for me) of ice wines and ice ciders. One of the towns was having an art festival, so we stopped there as well. It was strange being so close to the US and listening to everyone speak French. I think it made Clint kind of uncomfortable. Either that, or he was nervous about the rock that we backed into with the rental car....see, there's always a good reason to be a back seat driver...to avoid situations such as that...
I also got the chance this month to see some good friends (both at Coral's wedding shower, and then in Minneapolis at a friend's wedding and my Minne baby shower -thanks for planning that carolyn). Clint commented on what good dads he thought Matt and Joshie were and although he wouldn't dare hold any babies yet, he was very entertained by Callum and Nolan.
On the pregnancy forfront, things have been going well. Clint has finally been nice and rubbed my butt, and I have gotten reassurance via Whattoexpect.com that my endless need to drink water just about every hour is biologically sound. I'm back to the fruit and lots of water minus the nausea this time. So, here are the pictures of weeks 31 & 32 (I sort of missed week 31 - it basically looks the same as all the others, so don't worry)....
Clint needed a nap after all his travel and he kept warm with his "mock mock" which his mom found upstairs:
Oscar hiding at Grandma Herrick's house:
Coral's Shower - "baby strainer":
We rarely all get together, so we had to take a picture:
Clint was excited we got to rent a volvo:
Clint is checking out the map at the picnic station at one of our stops:
Drinking apple cider in the vinyard:
Week 31:
Week 32:
After he got back, we were able to go on a mini pre-baby vacation to Montreal. Needless to say, I am a fraction of my old self when it comes to being in shape. Clint needed to practically pull me when we were going uphill the first day or so, or I probably would have started going backwards...The views of the city from Mount Royal Park were wonderful, and we even took a day to drive along the wine route and take some samples (sips only for me) of ice wines and ice ciders. One of the towns was having an art festival, so we stopped there as well. It was strange being so close to the US and listening to everyone speak French. I think it made Clint kind of uncomfortable. Either that, or he was nervous about the rock that we backed into with the rental car....see, there's always a good reason to be a back seat driver...to avoid situations such as that...
I also got the chance this month to see some good friends (both at Coral's wedding shower, and then in Minneapolis at a friend's wedding and my Minne baby shower -thanks for planning that carolyn). Clint commented on what good dads he thought Matt and Joshie were and although he wouldn't dare hold any babies yet, he was very entertained by Callum and Nolan.
On the pregnancy forfront, things have been going well. Clint has finally been nice and rubbed my butt, and I have gotten reassurance via Whattoexpect.com that my endless need to drink water just about every hour is biologically sound. I'm back to the fruit and lots of water minus the nausea this time. So, here are the pictures of weeks 31 & 32 (I sort of missed week 31 - it basically looks the same as all the others, so don't worry)....
Clint needed a nap after all his travel and he kept warm with his "mock mock" which his mom found upstairs:
Oscar hiding at Grandma Herrick's house:
Coral's Shower - "baby strainer":
We rarely all get together, so we had to take a picture:
Clint was excited we got to rent a volvo:
Clint is checking out the map at the picnic station at one of our stops:
Drinking apple cider in the vinyard:
Week 31:
Week 32:
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Our week in review
We went for a trot through the garden. Chandler and Oscar seem to really enjoy it. I was very disturbed as my tomatoes are once again getting blossom bottom rot, which I have found to be ok to cut off if you catch it soon enough, but otherwise they get all moldy....less watering next year I guess...
I also decided this week to make home made cream cheese (from yogurt - which I also made myself) for an upcoming food project. To be continued on that one...
Here it is in process:
Channie is enjoying using the baby's things (AKA dressing up in bows - now she really looks like a girl - and she was very interested in reading about dogs and how she might better get along with them...
Week 29:
I decided to practice my story telling skills to some eager listeners:
Just hanging out:
This week we are still waiting for Clint to get home from Kuwait again. Hopefully this is his last trip out there. We are looking forward to getting to spend this fall together as summer has be awash once again. Not sure why it seems like all the projects have to be during the warm fun months....We're even planning a pre-baby vacation to Montreal over Labor Day weekend (someplace not too far was my only stipulation...not interested in the long plane flights these days). I also had my OB appointment where I was pleased to hear that I had only gained 2# since the last visit:) and that I was her skinny patient of the day...not generally something you hear when you weigh this much....maybe she was just trying to make me happy:) So far baby Herrick continues to keep her head down in my lower right side and kick me under my ribs on the left. I enjoy that a lot since its just confirmation to me that she knows what she is doing and wants to come out the right way. Everything else has been going great, except for the sleeping, and I feel bad for Clint when he comes home. I have been taking up the entire bed without him here, and I think it's going to be worse than when Oscar sleeps with us (which there is no way he is going to be able to do anymore with my rolling around). I still look forward to the day when I can lay on my back or stomach comfortably again. I also had to call grandma Ogi over to help with the baby clothes crisis over the weekend as I had gotten 3 bins from a girl at work, and didn't know what or how much to choose. Lets just say we're more than likely set till she's a year old (unless she fits into 18months by then...she might be a big girl, who knows). I think she will be much more fashionable than me anyways. So that is all for now. More next week (or the week after...I better go and make sure I can find my passport. I tend to lose them and that would not be good....
I also decided this week to make home made cream cheese (from yogurt - which I also made myself) for an upcoming food project. To be continued on that one...
Here it is in process:
Channie is enjoying using the baby's things (AKA dressing up in bows - now she really looks like a girl - and she was very interested in reading about dogs and how she might better get along with them...
Week 29:
I decided to practice my story telling skills to some eager listeners:
Just hanging out:
This week we are still waiting for Clint to get home from Kuwait again. Hopefully this is his last trip out there. We are looking forward to getting to spend this fall together as summer has be awash once again. Not sure why it seems like all the projects have to be during the warm fun months....We're even planning a pre-baby vacation to Montreal over Labor Day weekend (someplace not too far was my only stipulation...not interested in the long plane flights these days). I also had my OB appointment where I was pleased to hear that I had only gained 2# since the last visit:) and that I was her skinny patient of the day...not generally something you hear when you weigh this much....maybe she was just trying to make me happy:) So far baby Herrick continues to keep her head down in my lower right side and kick me under my ribs on the left. I enjoy that a lot since its just confirmation to me that she knows what she is doing and wants to come out the right way. Everything else has been going great, except for the sleeping, and I feel bad for Clint when he comes home. I have been taking up the entire bed without him here, and I think it's going to be worse than when Oscar sleeps with us (which there is no way he is going to be able to do anymore with my rolling around). I still look forward to the day when I can lay on my back or stomach comfortably again. I also had to call grandma Ogi over to help with the baby clothes crisis over the weekend as I had gotten 3 bins from a girl at work, and didn't know what or how much to choose. Lets just say we're more than likely set till she's a year old (unless she fits into 18months by then...she might be a big girl, who knows). I think she will be much more fashionable than me anyways. So that is all for now. More next week (or the week after...I better go and make sure I can find my passport. I tend to lose them and that would not be good....
Thursday, August 20, 2009
I think I had some colostrum come out
Here I am getting fatter - week 28 - seems like she sits kinda low:
He was cute in his swing, but he likes to lean forward:
Eli camme to my shower - here he is with aunt Borb:
The weeks are flying by right now. I have read up to week 30 in my book (mostly to see how big she is and to see hw close my baby pouch is to my ribs....This week I discovered that it was definately her feet under my ribs...it kinda tickles right now, but I have a feeling that won't be the case later on. I've found out that this is a good thing as she is standing on her head then (hypnobirthing class taught me how to turn her that way and keep her that way later on). I also learned that crappy posture can lead to posterior babies (not fun and leads to long non-progressing labors with mechanical failures (as I put it), which we are trying to avoid. When Clint gets home, we can all start practicing the relaxing stuff as a family. So far it's been pretty effective for me (and I think for her too - she gets all happy and active). I think working where I do now has given me insight to definately know what I want, and to gain knowledge of what is best for babies and families...luckily I'm not the only one there that has more holistic views...one of the nurses I work with used to be a Bradley instructor, and another one left her job in Green Bay because their C-Section rate was so high, and thought it seemed as though none of her co-workers really knew what to do with a laboring patient (who didn't want interventions). I still get nervous sometimes as I think I have come to know a lot of what-ifs, but at the same time, I've realized that a lot of these are from intervening when it's not necessary. At this point, I'm excited for that day when she decides to come and meet us. As much as I knew I'd like the pregnancy thing, I'm so much more excited for what comes next (Oscar and Chandler are too I'm sure - they just don't know it yet).
Also this week I had my Ogi/Nigh family shower at my parent's house. It was really fun to see everyone since I haven't gotten to go to any Nigh parties in a really long time, and Ogi get-togethers haven't been as frequent as they once were. It was great having Abbie and Annah help me open presents too (fun for them, and then everyone doesn't have to look at me the whole time). Eli and Isla also stole some spotlight too which I was thankful for:)
Furthermore, this week I have come to the realization that Oscar doesn't sniggle so close to me in the morning because he loves me, it is a tactic that ensures that he knows the second I move or get up, so he can run out and demand his breakfast....I only give him intelligence props where it comes to finding effectice ways to get food....
He was cute in his swing, but he likes to lean forward:
Eli camme to my shower - here he is with aunt Borb:
The weeks are flying by right now. I have read up to week 30 in my book (mostly to see how big she is and to see hw close my baby pouch is to my ribs....This week I discovered that it was definately her feet under my ribs...it kinda tickles right now, but I have a feeling that won't be the case later on. I've found out that this is a good thing as she is standing on her head then (hypnobirthing class taught me how to turn her that way and keep her that way later on). I also learned that crappy posture can lead to posterior babies (not fun and leads to long non-progressing labors with mechanical failures (as I put it), which we are trying to avoid. When Clint gets home, we can all start practicing the relaxing stuff as a family. So far it's been pretty effective for me (and I think for her too - she gets all happy and active). I think working where I do now has given me insight to definately know what I want, and to gain knowledge of what is best for babies and families...luckily I'm not the only one there that has more holistic views...one of the nurses I work with used to be a Bradley instructor, and another one left her job in Green Bay because their C-Section rate was so high, and thought it seemed as though none of her co-workers really knew what to do with a laboring patient (who didn't want interventions). I still get nervous sometimes as I think I have come to know a lot of what-ifs, but at the same time, I've realized that a lot of these are from intervening when it's not necessary. At this point, I'm excited for that day when she decides to come and meet us. As much as I knew I'd like the pregnancy thing, I'm so much more excited for what comes next (Oscar and Chandler are too I'm sure - they just don't know it yet).
Also this week I had my Ogi/Nigh family shower at my parent's house. It was really fun to see everyone since I haven't gotten to go to any Nigh parties in a really long time, and Ogi get-togethers haven't been as frequent as they once were. It was great having Abbie and Annah help me open presents too (fun for them, and then everyone doesn't have to look at me the whole time). Eli and Isla also stole some spotlight too which I was thankful for:)
Furthermore, this week I have come to the realization that Oscar doesn't sniggle so close to me in the morning because he loves me, it is a tactic that ensures that he knows the second I move or get up, so he can run out and demand his breakfast....I only give him intelligence props where it comes to finding effectice ways to get food....
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Week 27. Baby likes fish eggs.
The Henna Party:
Clint and the Pillows for the Hindu Ceremony:
Walking the Beauty in:
The Happy Couples:
The Essen House was Fun:
THIS NEVER HAPPENS!!!
The Beauty and the Beer + Henna and Flowers
Every occasion calls for jumping (I think I might have peed):
There was much excitment this week as we all headed down to Madison for our first Hindu wedding ceremony. Nicki and Sumair are now one (especially if it is past day 4of the honeymoon), and are busy sunning themselves and surfing in Hawaii...It was a really fun weekend, and I was amazed at how much energy I had (each night got later and I think it was 3AM when we got back to the hotel Saturday night). I also have to say, also, that I enjoyed Friday night at the Essen House after the Hindu ceremony. I was glad not to be drinking the boot....it looked painful.... If baby herrick didn't like dancing before, she does now. I think I put her to sleep with the endless hopping around (I guess that's what you could call my dancing). With the help of a great band and some Indian music during their breaks, we were up dancing the whole night (Clint even joined us a bunch). We finally got to meet Mary's BF and I have to say, he's just as weird (in a good way) as I could have hoped. Getting to finally visit (have lunch) wiht Kaitlyn was an added bonus, and Clint satisfied his hummus craving). Clint was home for this week too, and we celebrated his 28th birthday (maybe a little late - Friday was our only day off and he left again on Saturday), so we did some mini golfing (IT WAS A TIE!!! - And I got a hole in one on the first hole), shopping, and Nakashima's....we will take any excuse to celebrate with sushi:):) I wish there was another special occasion coming up just for that purpose....I have a newfound love for Salmon Roe....
Week 27:
Clint and the Pillows for the Hindu Ceremony:
Walking the Beauty in:
The Happy Couples:
The Essen House was Fun:
THIS NEVER HAPPENS!!!
The Beauty and the Beer + Henna and Flowers
Every occasion calls for jumping (I think I might have peed):
There was much excitment this week as we all headed down to Madison for our first Hindu wedding ceremony. Nicki and Sumair are now one (especially if it is past day 4of the honeymoon), and are busy sunning themselves and surfing in Hawaii...It was a really fun weekend, and I was amazed at how much energy I had (each night got later and I think it was 3AM when we got back to the hotel Saturday night). I also have to say, also, that I enjoyed Friday night at the Essen House after the Hindu ceremony. I was glad not to be drinking the boot....it looked painful.... If baby herrick didn't like dancing before, she does now. I think I put her to sleep with the endless hopping around (I guess that's what you could call my dancing). With the help of a great band and some Indian music during their breaks, we were up dancing the whole night (Clint even joined us a bunch). We finally got to meet Mary's BF and I have to say, he's just as weird (in a good way) as I could have hoped. Getting to finally visit (have lunch) wiht Kaitlyn was an added bonus, and Clint satisfied his hummus craving). Clint was home for this week too, and we celebrated his 28th birthday (maybe a little late - Friday was our only day off and he left again on Saturday), so we did some mini golfing (IT WAS A TIE!!! - And I got a hole in one on the first hole), shopping, and Nakashima's....we will take any excuse to celebrate with sushi:):) I wish there was another special occasion coming up just for that purpose....I have a newfound love for Salmon Roe....
Week 27:
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