Thursday, February 23, 2006

Quack Quack



I am walking like a duck. Took 9 months. Not bad. I'm sticking my belly out when I walk and I can't stop it. I think I've grown the most in this last month. Sitting for long periods of time is really starting to hurt my back and hips. Walking and standing actually feels better.

I had my Baby Shower at work on Friday. It was a surprise. It was very nice and thoughtful of them. They had lots of Ice Cream and Tons of Cake. Ugh..I had a half a sheet of Cake that went home with me. Even Mr. Sweet Tooth himself got sick of eating cake for 3 days. I got 2 Boppys, another baby rocker, diapers, wipes, outfits, convertible stroller, bottles, cleaning brushes, bottle rack, dishwasher basket, 2 car seat protectors, bath set, bibs, bath stool, Feeding Organizer, Gift Card, Diaper Bag Backpack, and toys! Whew! I was able to return a few items and was able to get another Base for the Baby Carrier, bumper for the cradle, sheets for the bassinet, mittens, and some special swaddling blankets. I think we're finally set! Now we just need to move the cradle into our bedroom and do some more organizing. Ugh! It never ends!

Jay says I've been nesting a little (don't know if he's just being nice..it might be more!) I had him shave off the door in the hallway bathroom since it was sticky and just kept getting worse. Think everyone would want a little privacy in the bathroom when the mothers come over.

On Tuesday we went on the Hospital Tour. I'm really glad we did. I have to say that was the best class I have gone to so far. We got to meet one of the nurses and I felt more comfortable about the whole labor process. They said that we shouldn't feel afraid to ask for anything and that we're the customers. So yea! (TMI) I can get my enema! She even suggested to the fathers to go home and sleep instead of staying in the hospital. The rooms are very dinky and the "futons" for the fathers are really just a lounge chair. Even the Labor and Delivery room is very tight. I was very surprised how small the rooms were. The women also have to share bathrooms. Also for the delivery, they mainly use Midwives. Weird. Someone delivering my baby who I don't know. But, probably easier to deal with since it will be a woman.

Monday, February 13, 2006

2/13/06

I recently got a haircut.  I have the side swept bangs and at least 3 inches of hair was taken off the back.  So, it looks totally different that how I’ve had it for the last 8 months.  Usually, when people see that you had a drastic haircut, they make comments about it “you got your haircut” or “it looks cute”.  I have gotten nothing.  I think it looks way better that how I had it before.  It’s been very strange.  Jay thinks people are more interested in looking at my stomach than my head.  Like, trying to gauge how much my stomach has grown since the last time they saw me.

How much have I grown?  Let’s just say the little stretch marks on my hips are starting to creep closer and closer to the belly.  Every night when I get undressed and see myself in the mirror, it’s always a “oh no!” while I thoroughly examine myself to see if a new line is there or that one has gotten bigger.  So far, I haven’t been able to stop the attack.  I’m just layering cream after cream Day and Night.  I’ve always buttered my stomach and hips from the beginning, but the marks never arrived until I started my 8th month.

Also, when I sit and eat, I’m starting to build a nice little crumb catcher.  I tend to get a nice little pile going if it’s cookies or crackers.  It’s a combo of being more accident-prone and my stomach.  I’ll being see the Dr. tomorrow so I’ll see how much total weight I have gained.  When I went to see him two weeks ago, I gained since pre-pregnancy a total of 15 lbs.

The books say that I could give birth any day now.  I’m starting my 9th month tomorrow.  He’s passed being called a Preemie, if he’s ready to come out.  My stomach is starting to look like a Butterball Turkey, but so far, my belly button as not popped out like one of those Turkey Timers.  He must be still baking!

Thursday, February 09, 2006

Newborn Care Class

I totally forgot about the Newborn class we were signed up for last night. Luckily we live close by and we were just a few minutes late. Although, the class really sucked. I was very disappointed in the class. And, we were there for 2 HOURS. I learned only two things there: (a question I asked at Break) I don't need to choose a Pediatrition before the baby is born and information about circumcision. Everything else I pretty much knew. She didn't tell us much and then had us watch a video. I could've done that at home! She didn't even teach us how to Swaddle a baby. She talked about the number of poopy diapers, how to take snot out of the nose, how to burp..that's all I can remember. I can't believe she when over that syphon thing to take the snot out.. Also another thing that annoyed me was that she asked at the beginning of class how many of us were new parents. HELLLOOO..why would we be in this class if we weren't parents for the first time? She was a strange woman..don't know if this is the first time she's ever taught. She was very nervous and didn't see when people raised their hands, and she kept saying "um".

I think she was even scared of me when I came up to her during break to ask a question. I think I give good personal space, but it seemed like she was uncomfortable talking to me. She never looked me directly in the eyes. Weirdo! Don't know if I should be offended or not.

Tuesday, February 07, 2006

Baby Shower

Saturday I had my Baby Shower. Wow! I can't believe it already came and went. Got a lot of cool stuff. Although I was surprised a lot of them weren't from the Registry. I am definitely set on newborn outfits, wash cloths, hooded towels, and blankets! The one thing I got too much of was the hooded towels and wash cloths. I was able to return a couple of them at Target, so that helped. And after being able to return a Breast Pump that was given to me and an extra Diaper Genie, I was able to get some good credit towards the purchase of the breast pump that I really want. What else did I get?
Diaper Warmer, Floppy (for the shopping cart), Vibrating Papasan, Take-A-Long Swing, Car Seat Carrier, Travel Lite Crib, Diaper Bag, Baby Carrier, Fold Up Tub, outfits (of course), Blankets...


I had a good time. That was funny about the tasting of the baby food. Ick. I am never going to feed my baby the Macaroni and Cheese! Thanks Erin, Mom, and Jenny!

Thursday, February 02, 2006

Friday's Dr's Appt

I went to the Dr.'s last Friday.  I gained another 2 1/2 lbs.  Total pounds so far is 15.  Starting now, I'll be have two appts with him every two weeks, then after that every week til the baby is born.  Yikes!  I have only 5 more weeks til I'm out on Maternity Leave! (I'm taking a week before my due date).All this paperwork for Maternity leave has been confusing!  I can't turn it all in now.  I'm not sure who should be sending it off..work or Kaiser.  And, I can't send in stuff til after the baby is born.  Like I'm going to remember all this stuff after the baby is born.  I'm probably going to have to make up a To Do list for Mom and Jay as to what paperwork to get from the hospital and where to send these things off. UGH!  I think this might be worse than when I had to get my name changed!  Why does this stuff have to be so complicated?     As I type this, I just got a message from the Medical Secretary….oh my gosh…she is so confusing.  She is also confused!  She said she didn’t understand why I put UNUM’s address instead of my company’s address…ummm you’re the one who told me to….Aye Ya!   I don’t know what’s the worse evil, letting HR handle it or the hospital!  Either one, I’m going to have to stay on top of them.  I think I’m going for HR.  After all this, I hope I’ll get those checks on time (small as they are).