Well, here's me moving again. Can't say where, unfortunately... But somewhere new and exciting!
It's best that I journal elsewhere too. Henry and I bid you adieu!
Sara
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Moving!
Well, here's me moving again. Can't say where, unfortunately... But somewhere new and exciting!
It's best that I journal elsewhere too. Henry and I bid you adieu!
Sara
Monday, March 12, 2012
Things I Look Forward to Doing Post-Delivery
2. Build up to running a mile without stopping (again)
3. Be a size 8 again by October
4. Go for family walks with Henry in the stroller
5. Update this blog religiously with all the cute crap Henry will do!
6. Go back to school
7. Look down and see my feet
8. Having a good ol' cranberry and vodka
9. Make some moolah!
10. Play accordion comfortably again
11. Wear pretty dresses
12. Play with the kids outside!
13. Take all the kids to the zoo, museums, Science Center, etc...
14. Be the best mom I can be
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Achy Breaky Feet
THIRTY-ONE WEEKS
The third trimester symptoms are upon me. Legs and feet are swelling, lungs are crowded, heartburn abounds... Brain - fried. I've also been nesting like crazy. Last night, I piled two loads of baby clothes into the washer and I spent an hour folding them while I watched season one of The Monkees. (Off topic, but - oh my god - Davy Jones! Rest in peace, you long-haired weirdo!). Jared and I picked up the rest of Henry's things from my uncle's. The invites for the baby shower are out (and they're super cute!). I'm nearly finished reading The Happiest Baby on the Block (read it! it's wonderful!).
I also got a hair cut today, thank goodness. It's not shown in the picture, but I'm liking it.
Not sure what else to write... Just terribly tired, congested, and my feet are killin' me.
Sara
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| Can you spot the misanthropic bear? |
I also got a hair cut today, thank goodness. It's not shown in the picture, but I'm liking it.
Not sure what else to write... Just terribly tired, congested, and my feet are killin' me.
Sara
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Get Down with the Staph
THIRTY WEEKS!
The final stretch is here! Only roughly ten more weeks to go and so much left to do... My step-mother and -aunts are planning my baby shower (!!!) for April 14th with a possible Little Prince theme. If I had a nursery that's what I would've planned, so I'm very happy that it may be the theme of the shower! I'm also considering a Little Prince tattoo in the future for Henry.
That is, on me - not on Henry.
But I'll be staying away from needles and things for a while (aside from that blessed epidural) as I have a nasty case of staph infection on my inner thigh. Basically, I lanced a pimple and Jared whisked me away to the ER the next day. Good thing too, because I wouldn't have expected it to be as bad as it actually is... So I'm on antibiotics four times daily and using a salve twice daily.
We've been having some car trouble, so we've been unable to pick up Henry's things from my uncle's place, as well as his crib and other things at my step-aunt's. I am deep in the nesting state of mind though, so it's driving me batty! I've been working all day on my baby registry though, so if anyone's curious or has suggestions, here's the link:
That is, on me - not on Henry.
But I'll be staying away from needles and things for a while (aside from that blessed epidural) as I have a nasty case of staph infection on my inner thigh. Basically, I lanced a pimple and Jared whisked me away to the ER the next day. Good thing too, because I wouldn't have expected it to be as bad as it actually is... So I'm on antibiotics four times daily and using a salve twice daily.
We've been having some car trouble, so we've been unable to pick up Henry's things from my uncle's place, as well as his crib and other things at my step-aunt's. I am deep in the nesting state of mind though, so it's driving me batty! I've been working all day on my baby registry though, so if anyone's curious or has suggestions, here's the link:
Gotta say one more thing before I go... Henry and I have started playing a little game where he'll kick me, I'll poke back, he'll kick me, and I'll poke back. It goes back and forth like that for a few minutes. I can't wait to see this kiddo... :)
Sara
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Three Weeks Ahead of Schedule!
TWENTY-NINE WEEKS!
New due date announcement! Lil' Hen-O is now scheduled to arrive around May 13th as opposed to June 1st. I am very excited about this, as though it most likely it won't happen on Mother's Day, but I may be a true blue mother just in time to enjoy it!
I'm living in a new house with Jared, Inara, and Riley, but also with Jared's father, his girlfriend, her daughter and her kids. On the weekend, there will be up to nine or ten kids staying here. It's an adjustment and a little nuts, but we're glad that Inara and Riley have other kiddos to play with. Sam has an eight-month old too. I got to hold him a little tonight. I haven't held a baby since Judah, the boy I used to nanny for, was eight-months old... It was simply sweet and amazing. I can't wait to cuddle Henry in my arms and rock him to sleep. I love this little boy of mine.
Last weekend was Krysty's baby shower. I hadn't seen her two years, and then only for dinner, and before that another two years. She and I used to be as close as sisters, and now we're having babies together. Her little girl is due in mid-March and I can't wait to meet her!
Alrighty. I'm tired and Jared's singing "Leggy Blonde". Time for bed.
Sara
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| No full length mirrors yet, so here's a nice shot of Giant Eagle's restroom. |
I'm living in a new house with Jared, Inara, and Riley, but also with Jared's father, his girlfriend, her daughter and her kids. On the weekend, there will be up to nine or ten kids staying here. It's an adjustment and a little nuts, but we're glad that Inara and Riley have other kiddos to play with. Sam has an eight-month old too. I got to hold him a little tonight. I haven't held a baby since Judah, the boy I used to nanny for, was eight-months old... It was simply sweet and amazing. I can't wait to cuddle Henry in my arms and rock him to sleep. I love this little boy of mine.
Last weekend was Krysty's baby shower. I hadn't seen her two years, and then only for dinner, and before that another two years. She and I used to be as close as sisters, and now we're having babies together. Her little girl is due in mid-March and I can't wait to meet her!
Alrighty. I'm tired and Jared's singing "Leggy Blonde". Time for bed.
Sara
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Mama's Got a Squeeze Box
TWENTY-FOUR WEEKS, FOUR DAYS?
I haven't been posting lately because many an exciting thing has been happening in my life. I've moved again, to Ohio with Jared and his family, for one thing. Life is smooth and on track. It's also Valentine's Day and besides feeling like the luckiest lady in the world, I received this beauty from Jared.
Meet Dame Judy and she's a peach. She's lighter and sweeter sounding than my last accordion, Ana Ng. I am truly diggin' her. When I play, I can feeling Henry dancing around. I can't wait to learn some lullabies and songs for Inara, Riley, and Henry. Jared plays guitar (and it's fantastic!), so we could make some real neat music together. :)
Today I'm having a Girl's Day with Jared's Mom, Barb and his sister TiAera while he's in classes. Not sure what we'll do yet! My mother sent me a Panera Bread gift card, so I think (if we can find one out here) Jared and I may go out for a little dinner tonight.
I'm still unsure as to how many weeks I'm actually along. I may already be in my third trimester already if I really am three weeks farther along! For now, I'm just going by my June 1st due date. We'll see! Henry will pop on out when he's good and ready. I cannot wait to hold him... :)
Sara
Meet Dame Judy and she's a peach. She's lighter and sweeter sounding than my last accordion, Ana Ng. I am truly diggin' her. When I play, I can feeling Henry dancing around. I can't wait to learn some lullabies and songs for Inara, Riley, and Henry. Jared plays guitar (and it's fantastic!), so we could make some real neat music together. :)
Today I'm having a Girl's Day with Jared's Mom, Barb and his sister TiAera while he's in classes. Not sure what we'll do yet! My mother sent me a Panera Bread gift card, so I think (if we can find one out here) Jared and I may go out for a little dinner tonight.
I'm still unsure as to how many weeks I'm actually along. I may already be in my third trimester already if I really am three weeks farther along! For now, I'm just going by my June 1st due date. We'll see! Henry will pop on out when he's good and ready. I cannot wait to hold him... :)
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! <3
Sara
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
It's a . . . !
TWENTY-TWO WEEKS, FIVE DAYS?
Oy vey! Things be a-happenin'! I had my OB appointment in Pittsburgh on Friday the 27th...and the ultrasound on Saturday in Salem, OH. It was absolutely, positively, yet simply amazing. How do I describe seeing this little critter wiggling and stretching inside me? Seeing my stomach jump just as kiddo flexes one little foot?
There were plenty of large surprises with the ultrasound, starting with being required to gulp down 32-ounces of water an hour before the appointment - and being expected to retain a full bladder. That. Was painful.
Another surprise was that kiddo is actually measuring almost a full month ahead than we previously thought! Our tech thought perhaps we're three weeks ahead, but I'll be sure to talk with my OB to see where she may think I'm at. The tech thought maybe a new due date for May 13th could be possible. I cannot express enough how much that would mean to me, for kiddo to be born on or around Mother's Day. My first Mother's Day.
Kiddo was all curled up, grabbing a little foot with little fingers over kiddo's head! It was the cutest thing.
So that was all good and exciting, but lookee here...
There were plenty of large surprises with the ultrasound, starting with being required to gulp down 32-ounces of water an hour before the appointment - and being expected to retain a full bladder. That. Was painful.
Another surprise was that kiddo is actually measuring almost a full month ahead than we previously thought! Our tech thought perhaps we're three weeks ahead, but I'll be sure to talk with my OB to see where she may think I'm at. The tech thought maybe a new due date for May 13th could be possible. I cannot express enough how much that would mean to me, for kiddo to be born on or around Mother's Day. My first Mother's Day.
Kiddo was all curled up, grabbing a little foot with little fingers over kiddo's head! It was the cutest thing.
So that was all good and exciting, but lookee here...
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