Merry Christmas!!!
Monday, December 22, 2008
Musical Monday
On my maternity leave, I became hooked on TLC's reality shows...Jon and Kate plus 8, Little People Big world...this is the song that they use for their commericals...LOVE IT!
Sunday, November 16, 2008
I'm back!!!
Sorry I've been quiet, but motherhood is my newest job these days!
Brianna was born on October 13th at 9:31 p.m. She weighed in at 6 lbs 7 oz and was 19 inches long.
She is a very content, laid back little girl. She is definitely a little peanut...she had dropped down to 6 lbs 2 oz. After a few weeks and supplementing with formula, she's up to 7 lbs 1 oz.
Brianna was born on October 13th at 9:31 p.m. She weighed in at 6 lbs 7 oz and was 19 inches long.
She is a very content, laid back little girl. She is definitely a little peanut...she had dropped down to 6 lbs 2 oz. After a few weeks and supplementing with formula, she's up to 7 lbs 1 oz.
Thursday, October 02, 2008
Long time...no update
So it's been over a month since I even touched this blog. The end of August and most of September has been crazy with packing up an old apartment, FINDING a new apartment...getting moved and unpacked and oh yeah....getting ready for baby!
We moved the weekend of September 13th. That would be the weekend in which we received almost 7 inches of rain in ONE day. Thank god that we made the decision to hire movers. The new complex we moved into did have flooding problems, thankfully, we came out without any problems of our own. The only problem was that it took the movers twice as long as we quoted for...grr.
We're about 90% unpacked...just alot of little stuff to find places for and get organized.
Baby is due anyday now. I've been dilated at 2 cm for a few weeks now...it's just a wait and see process.
The senator
While walking down the street one day a US senator is tragically hit by a truck and dies. His soul arrives in heaven and is met by St. Peter at the entrance.
"Welcome to heaven," says St. Peter. "Before you settle in, it seems there is a problem. We seldom see a high official around these parts, you see, so we're not sure what to do with you."
"No problem, just let me in," says the senator.
"Well, I'd like to, but I have orders from higher up. What we'll do is have you spend one day in hell and one in heaven. Then you can choose
where to spend eternity."
"Really, I've made up my mind. I want to be in heaven," says the senator.
"I'm sorry, but we have our rules."
And with that, St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes down, down, down to hell. The doors open and he finds himself in the middle of a
green golf course. In the distance is a clubhouse and standing in front of it are all his friends and other politicians who had worked with him.
Everyone is very happy and in evening dress. They run to greet him, shake his hand, and reminisce about the good times they had while getting rich
at the expense of the people.
They play a friendly game of golf and then dine on lobster, caviar and champagne.
Also present is the devil, who really is a very friendly guy who has a good time dancing and telling jokes. They are having such a good time that
before he realizes it, it is time to go.
Everyone gives him a hearty farewell and waves while the elevator rises ...
The elevator goes up, up, up and the door reopens on heaven where St. Peter is waiting for him.
"Now it's time to visit heaven."
So, 24 hours pass with the senator joining a group of contented souls moving from cloud to cloud, playing the harp and singing. They have a good
time and, before he realizes it, the 24 hours have gone by and St. Peter returns.
"Well, then, you've spent a day in hell and another in heaven. Now choose your eternity."
The senator reflects for a minute, then answers: "Well, I would never have said it before, I mean heaven has been delightful, but I think I would be better off in hell."
So St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes down, down, down to hell.
Now the doors of the elevator open and he's in the middle of a barren land covered with waste and garbage. He sees all his friends, dressed in rags, picking up the trash and putting it in black bags as more trash falls from above...
The devil comes over to him and puts his arm around his shoulder. "I don't understand," stammers the senator. "Yesterday I was here and there
was a golf course and clubhouse, and we ate lobster and caviar, drank champagne, and danced and had a great time. Now there's just a wasteland
full of garbage and my friends look miserable. What happened?"
The devil looks at him, smiles and says.......
"Yesterday we were campaigning. Today you voted."
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Sunday, August 24, 2008
Mr. Mom
Heard this song on the radio and couldn't help but think of Bill. He's going to be a great father, but it still made me giggle...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1TTXdsCtvw
Lost my job, came home mad
Got a hug and kiss and that's too bad
She said, ''I can go to work until you find another job.''
I thought I like the sound of that
Watch TV and take long naps
Go from a hard working dad to being Mr. Mom.
Well, Pampers melt in a Maytag dryer
Crayons go up one drawer higher
Rewind Barney for the fifteenth time
Breakfast six, naps at nine
There's bubble gum in the baby's hair
Sweet potatoes in my lazy chair
Been crazy all day long and it's only Monday
Mr. Mom.
Football, soccer and ballet
Squeeze in scouts and P.T.A.
And there's that shopping list she left
That's seven pages long
How much smoke can one stove make
The kids won't eat my charcoal cake
It's more than any man can take
Being Mr. Mom.
Well, Pampers melt in a Maytag dryer
Crayons go up one drawer higher
Rewind Barney for the sixteenth time
Breakfast six, naps at nine
There's bubble gum in the baby's hair
Sweet potatoes in my lazy chair
Been crazy all day long and it's only Monday
Mr. Mom.
---
Before I fall in bed tonight
If the dog didn't eat the classifieds
I'm gonna look just one more time.
'Cause, Pampers melt in a Maytag dryer
Crayons go up one drawer higher
Rewind Barney for the eighteenth time
Breakfast six, naps at nine
There's bubble gum in the baby's hair
Sweet potatoes in my lazy chair
Been crazy all day long
Oh, been crazy all day long and it's only Monday
Mr. Mom.
Ooh Mr. Mom.
Balance the checkbooks, juggling bills
Thought there was nothing to it
Baby, now I know how you feel
What I don't know is how you do it.
Oh!, Honey you're my hero!...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1TTXdsCtvw
Lost my job, came home mad
Got a hug and kiss and that's too bad
She said, ''I can go to work until you find another job.''
I thought I like the sound of that
Watch TV and take long naps
Go from a hard working dad to being Mr. Mom.
Well, Pampers melt in a Maytag dryer
Crayons go up one drawer higher
Rewind Barney for the fifteenth time
Breakfast six, naps at nine
There's bubble gum in the baby's hair
Sweet potatoes in my lazy chair
Been crazy all day long and it's only Monday
Mr. Mom.
Football, soccer and ballet
Squeeze in scouts and P.T.A.
And there's that shopping list she left
That's seven pages long
How much smoke can one stove make
The kids won't eat my charcoal cake
It's more than any man can take
Being Mr. Mom.
Well, Pampers melt in a Maytag dryer
Crayons go up one drawer higher
Rewind Barney for the sixteenth time
Breakfast six, naps at nine
There's bubble gum in the baby's hair
Sweet potatoes in my lazy chair
Been crazy all day long and it's only Monday
Mr. Mom.
---
Before I fall in bed tonight
If the dog didn't eat the classifieds
I'm gonna look just one more time.
'Cause, Pampers melt in a Maytag dryer
Crayons go up one drawer higher
Rewind Barney for the eighteenth time
Breakfast six, naps at nine
There's bubble gum in the baby's hair
Sweet potatoes in my lazy chair
Been crazy all day long
Oh, been crazy all day long and it's only Monday
Mr. Mom.
Ooh Mr. Mom.
Balance the checkbooks, juggling bills
Thought there was nothing to it
Baby, now I know how you feel
What I don't know is how you do it.
Oh!, Honey you're my hero!...
Saturday, August 23, 2008
33 weeks!!
How your baby's growing:
This week your baby weighs a little over 4 pounds (heft a pineapple) and has passed the 17-inch mark. He's rapidly losing that wrinkled, alien look and his skeleton is hardening. The bones in his skull aren't fused together, which allows them to move and slightly overlap, thus making it easier for him to fit through the birth canal. (The pressure on the head during birth is so intense that many babies are born with a conehead-like appearance.) These bones don't entirely fuse until early adulthood, so they can grow as his brain and other tissue expands during infancy and childhood.
See what your baby looks like this week.
Note: Every baby develops a little differently — even in the womb. Our information is designed to give you a general idea of your baby's development.
How your life's changing:
As your baby fills out even more of your belly, lots of things might start to change: Whereas before you were sashaying, you may find yourself waddling. Finding an easy position to sit in — let alone sleep — is becoming more of a challenge. And bumping into chairs and counters is par for the course.
You may be feeling some achiness and even numbness in your fingers, wrists, and hands. Like many other tissues in your body, those in your wrist can retain fluid, which can increase pressure in the carpal tunnel, a bony canal in your wrist. Nerves that run through this "tunnel" may end up pinched, creating numbness; tingling, shooting or burning pain; or a dull ache. Try wearing a splint to stabilize your wrist or propping your arm up with a pillow when you sleep. If your work requires repetitive hand movements (at a keyboard or on an assembly line, for instance), remember to stretch your hands when you take breaks — which should be frequently.
This week your baby weighs a little over 4 pounds (heft a pineapple) and has passed the 17-inch mark. He's rapidly losing that wrinkled, alien look and his skeleton is hardening. The bones in his skull aren't fused together, which allows them to move and slightly overlap, thus making it easier for him to fit through the birth canal. (The pressure on the head during birth is so intense that many babies are born with a conehead-like appearance.) These bones don't entirely fuse until early adulthood, so they can grow as his brain and other tissue expands during infancy and childhood.
See what your baby looks like this week.
Note: Every baby develops a little differently — even in the womb. Our information is designed to give you a general idea of your baby's development.
How your life's changing:
As your baby fills out even more of your belly, lots of things might start to change: Whereas before you were sashaying, you may find yourself waddling. Finding an easy position to sit in — let alone sleep — is becoming more of a challenge. And bumping into chairs and counters is par for the course.
You may be feeling some achiness and even numbness in your fingers, wrists, and hands. Like many other tissues in your body, those in your wrist can retain fluid, which can increase pressure in the carpal tunnel, a bony canal in your wrist. Nerves that run through this "tunnel" may end up pinched, creating numbness; tingling, shooting or burning pain; or a dull ache. Try wearing a splint to stabilize your wrist or propping your arm up with a pillow when you sleep. If your work requires repetitive hand movements (at a keyboard or on an assembly line, for instance), remember to stretch your hands when you take breaks — which should be frequently.
Friday, August 22, 2008
Prayers!!
As we have finally found a place to move to. Please keep us in your prayers that everything works out!
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Happy Birthday Momma
Today would have been Mom's (dh's mom) 55th birthday. Happy Birthday Momma Mary! I wish that you were here with us so we could have celebrated with you.
Monday, August 18, 2008
My first baby shower
was yesterday and it was so awesome! It was hosted by Aunt Kathy, Aunt Kris and "Auntie" Marcy. These ladies were fantastic and this baby is truly blessed by our friends and family!
One of the highlights from the day was a visit from my good friends from Champaign. We all grew up together and were known for causing maybe just a little bit of trouble! I was so happy that April and Melissa were able to make it!
Here are some pictures!
One of the highlights from the day was a visit from my good friends from Champaign. We all grew up together and were known for causing maybe just a little bit of trouble! I was so happy that April and Melissa were able to make it!
Here are some pictures!
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Baby shower today!!!
Today is my first baby shower and I'm so excited!
Yesterday, I spent most of the day packing up our apartment. Still looking for a place, don't get me started on that drama. UGH!
I've been watching the olympics all week...it's been my crack...lol
Yesterday, I spent most of the day packing up our apartment. Still looking for a place, don't get me started on that drama. UGH!
I've been watching the olympics all week...it's been my crack...lol
Saturday, August 16, 2008
32 weeks!
How your baby's growing:
By now, your baby weighs 3.75 pounds (pick up a large jicama) and is about 16.7 inches long, taking up a lot of space in your uterus. You're gaining about a pound a week and roughly half of that goes right to your baby. In fact, she'll gain a third to half of her birth weight during the next 7 weeks as she fattens up for survival outside the womb. She now has toenails, fingernails, and real hair (or at least respectable peach fuzz). Her skin is becoming soft and smooth as she plumps up in preparation for birth.
See what your baby looks like this week. (Or see what fraternal twins look like in the womb this week.)
Note: Every baby develops a little differently — even in the womb. Our information is designed to give you a general idea of your baby's development.
How your life's changing:
To accommodate you and your baby's growing needs, your blood volume has increased 40 to 50 percent since you got pregnant. With your uterus pushing up near your diaphragm and crowding your stomach, the consequences may be shortness of breath and heartburn. To help relieve your discomfort, try sleeping propped up with pillows and eating smaller meals more often.
You may have lower-back pain as your pregnancy advances. If you do, let your caregiver know right away, particularly if you haven't had back pain before, since it can be a sign of preterm labor.
Assuming it's not preterm labor that's ailing you, you can probably blame your growing uterus and hormonal changes for your aching back. Your expanding uterus shifts your center of gravity and stretches out and weakens your abdominal muscles, changing your posture and putting a strain on your back. Hormonal changes in pregnancy loosen your joints and the ligaments that attach your pelvic bones to your spine. This can make you feel less stable and cause pain when you walk, stand, sit for long periods, roll over in bed, get out of a low chair or the tub, bend, or lift things.
By now, your baby weighs 3.75 pounds (pick up a large jicama) and is about 16.7 inches long, taking up a lot of space in your uterus. You're gaining about a pound a week and roughly half of that goes right to your baby. In fact, she'll gain a third to half of her birth weight during the next 7 weeks as she fattens up for survival outside the womb. She now has toenails, fingernails, and real hair (or at least respectable peach fuzz). Her skin is becoming soft and smooth as she plumps up in preparation for birth.
See what your baby looks like this week. (Or see what fraternal twins look like in the womb this week.)
Note: Every baby develops a little differently — even in the womb. Our information is designed to give you a general idea of your baby's development.
How your life's changing:
To accommodate you and your baby's growing needs, your blood volume has increased 40 to 50 percent since you got pregnant. With your uterus pushing up near your diaphragm and crowding your stomach, the consequences may be shortness of breath and heartburn. To help relieve your discomfort, try sleeping propped up with pillows and eating smaller meals more often.
You may have lower-back pain as your pregnancy advances. If you do, let your caregiver know right away, particularly if you haven't had back pain before, since it can be a sign of preterm labor.
Assuming it's not preterm labor that's ailing you, you can probably blame your growing uterus and hormonal changes for your aching back. Your expanding uterus shifts your center of gravity and stretches out and weakens your abdominal muscles, changing your posture and putting a strain on your back. Hormonal changes in pregnancy loosen your joints and the ligaments that attach your pelvic bones to your spine. This can make you feel less stable and cause pain when you walk, stand, sit for long periods, roll over in bed, get out of a low chair or the tub, bend, or lift things.
Friday, August 15, 2008
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Monday, August 11, 2008
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Saturday, August 09, 2008
31 weeks
How your baby's growing:
This week, your baby measures over 16 inches long. He weighs about 3.3 pounds (try carrying four navel oranges) and is heading into a growth spurt. He can turn his head from side to side, and his arms, legs, and body are beginning to plump out as needed fat accumulates underneath his skin. He's probably moving a lot, too, so you may have trouble sleeping because your baby's kicks and somersaults keep you up. Take comfort: All this moving is a sign that your baby is active and healthy.
See what your baby looks like this week.
Note: Every baby develops a little differently — even in the womb. Our information is designed to give you a general idea of your baby's development.
How your life's changing:
Have you noticed the muscles in your uterus tightening now and then? Many women feel these random contractions — called Braxton Hicks contractions — in the second half of pregnancy. Often lasting about 30 seconds, they're irregular, and at this point, they should be infrequent and painless. Frequent contractions, on the other hand — even those that don't hurt — may be a sign of preterm labor. Call your practitioner immediately if you have more than four contractions in an hour or any other signs of preterm labor: an increase in vaginal discharge or a change in the type of discharge (if it becomes watery, mucus-like, or bloody — even if it's pink or just tinged with blood); abdominal pain or menstrual-like cramping; an increase in pressure in the pelvic area; or low back pain, especially if you didn't have it before.
You may have noticed some leaking of colostrum, or "premilk," from your breasts lately. If so, try tucking some nursing pads into your bra to protect your clothes. (And if not, it's certainly nothing to worry about; your breasts are making colostrum all the same, even if you don't see any.) If your current bra is too snug, you might also want to pick up a nursing bra. Choose a nursing bra at least one cup size bigger than you need now. When your milk comes in you'll be grateful for that extra room!
If you're having a boy, you and your partner will want to take some time to think about whether or not to have your baby circumcised. Find out the pros and cons from your doctor, and what the procedure involves.
This week, your baby measures over 16 inches long. He weighs about 3.3 pounds (try carrying four navel oranges) and is heading into a growth spurt. He can turn his head from side to side, and his arms, legs, and body are beginning to plump out as needed fat accumulates underneath his skin. He's probably moving a lot, too, so you may have trouble sleeping because your baby's kicks and somersaults keep you up. Take comfort: All this moving is a sign that your baby is active and healthy.
See what your baby looks like this week.
Note: Every baby develops a little differently — even in the womb. Our information is designed to give you a general idea of your baby's development.
How your life's changing:
Have you noticed the muscles in your uterus tightening now and then? Many women feel these random contractions — called Braxton Hicks contractions — in the second half of pregnancy. Often lasting about 30 seconds, they're irregular, and at this point, they should be infrequent and painless. Frequent contractions, on the other hand — even those that don't hurt — may be a sign of preterm labor. Call your practitioner immediately if you have more than four contractions in an hour or any other signs of preterm labor: an increase in vaginal discharge or a change in the type of discharge (if it becomes watery, mucus-like, or bloody — even if it's pink or just tinged with blood); abdominal pain or menstrual-like cramping; an increase in pressure in the pelvic area; or low back pain, especially if you didn't have it before.
You may have noticed some leaking of colostrum, or "premilk," from your breasts lately. If so, try tucking some nursing pads into your bra to protect your clothes. (And if not, it's certainly nothing to worry about; your breasts are making colostrum all the same, even if you don't see any.) If your current bra is too snug, you might also want to pick up a nursing bra. Choose a nursing bra at least one cup size bigger than you need now. When your milk comes in you'll be grateful for that extra room!
If you're having a boy, you and your partner will want to take some time to think about whether or not to have your baby circumcised. Find out the pros and cons from your doctor, and what the procedure involves.
Question #4
If at birth you could select the profession your child would eventually pursue,would you do so?
Friday, August 08, 2008
One World...One Dream...8.8.08
Today is the opening ceremonies of the 2008 Olympic Games. Who is going to watch over these next few weeks. Favorites to watch???
For me, it's gymnastics, diving and swimming!
For me, it's gymnastics, diving and swimming!
Question #3
Would you rather be a member of a world championship sports team or be the champion of an individual sport? Which sport would you choose?
Thursday, August 07, 2008
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Question #1
For a person you loved deeply, would you be willing to move to a distant country knowing there would be little chance of seeing your friends or family again?
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
The Book of Questions
I found this while starting to pack up our place. Thought that I would post questions on here daily...please feel free to answer!!
Monday, August 04, 2008
Sunday, August 03, 2008
Number one songs..
These have been the number one songs on my birthday!
Year Age Artist - Title Weeks at
number one
1977 -- Debby Boone - You Light Up My Life 10
1978 1 Exile - Kiss You All Over 4
1979 2 Herb Alpert - Rise 2
1980 3 Queen - Another One Bites the Dust 3
1981 4 Christopher Cross - Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) 3
1982 5 John Cougar - Jack and Diane 4
1983 6 Bonnie Tyler - Total Eclipse of the Heart 4
1984 7 Stevie Wonder - I Just Called to Say I Love You 3
1985 8 a-ha - Take on Me 1
1986 9 Janet Jackson - When I Think Of You 2
1987 10 Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam - Lost in Emotion 1
1988 11 UB40 - Red Red Wine 1
1989 12 Janet Jackson - Miss You Much 4
1990 13 James Ingram - I Don't Have the Heart 1
1991 14 Mariah Carey - Emotions 3
1992 15 Boyz II Men - End of the Road 13
1993 16 Mariah Carey - Dreamlover 8
1994 17 Boyz II Men - I'll Make Love to You 14
1995 18 Mariah Carey - Fantasy 8
1996 19 Los Del Rio - Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) 14
1997 20 Elton John - Candle in the Wind 1997/Something About the Way You Look Tonight 14
1998 21 Barenaked Ladies - One Week 1
1999 22 Mariah Carey - Heartbreaker 2
2000 23 Christina Aguilera - Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You) 4
2001 24 Jennifer Lopez - I'm Real 5
2002 25 Nelly feat. Kelly Rowland - Dilemma 10
2003 26 Beyonce feat. Sean Paul - Baby Boy 9
2004 27 Ciara feat. Petey Pablo - Goodies 7
2005 28 Kanye West feat. Jamie Foxx - Gold Digger 10
2006 29 Justin Timberlake - SexyBack 7
2007 30 Soulja Boy - Crank That (Soulja Boy) 7
source
Year Age Artist - Title Weeks at
number one
1977 -- Debby Boone - You Light Up My Life 10
1978 1 Exile - Kiss You All Over 4
1979 2 Herb Alpert - Rise 2
1980 3 Queen - Another One Bites the Dust 3
1981 4 Christopher Cross - Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) 3
1982 5 John Cougar - Jack and Diane 4
1983 6 Bonnie Tyler - Total Eclipse of the Heart 4
1984 7 Stevie Wonder - I Just Called to Say I Love You 3
1985 8 a-ha - Take on Me 1
1986 9 Janet Jackson - When I Think Of You 2
1987 10 Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam - Lost in Emotion 1
1988 11 UB40 - Red Red Wine 1
1989 12 Janet Jackson - Miss You Much 4
1990 13 James Ingram - I Don't Have the Heart 1
1991 14 Mariah Carey - Emotions 3
1992 15 Boyz II Men - End of the Road 13
1993 16 Mariah Carey - Dreamlover 8
1994 17 Boyz II Men - I'll Make Love to You 14
1995 18 Mariah Carey - Fantasy 8
1996 19 Los Del Rio - Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) 14
1997 20 Elton John - Candle in the Wind 1997/Something About the Way You Look Tonight 14
1998 21 Barenaked Ladies - One Week 1
1999 22 Mariah Carey - Heartbreaker 2
2000 23 Christina Aguilera - Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You) 4
2001 24 Jennifer Lopez - I'm Real 5
2002 25 Nelly feat. Kelly Rowland - Dilemma 10
2003 26 Beyonce feat. Sean Paul - Baby Boy 9
2004 27 Ciara feat. Petey Pablo - Goodies 7
2005 28 Kanye West feat. Jamie Foxx - Gold Digger 10
2006 29 Justin Timberlake - SexyBack 7
2007 30 Soulja Boy - Crank That (Soulja Boy) 7
source
Saturday, August 02, 2008
30 weeks!!
How your baby's growing:
Your baby's about 15.7 inches long now, and she weighs almost 3 pounds (like a head of cabbage). A pint and a half of amniotic fluid surrounds her, but that volume will decrease as she gets bigger and takes up more room in your uterus. Her eyesight continues to develop, though it's not very keen; even after she's born, she'll keep her eyes closed for a good part of the day. When she does open them, she'll respond to changes in light but will have 20/400 vision — which means she can only make out objects a few inches from her face. (Normal adult vision is 20/20.)
See what your baby looks like this week.
Note: Every baby develops a little differently — even in the womb. Our information is designed to give you a general idea of your baby's development.
How your life's changing:
You may be feeling a little tired these days, especially if you're having trouble sleeping. You might also feel clumsier than normal, which is perfectly understandable. Not only are you heavier, but the concentration of weight in your pregnant belly causes a shift in your center of gravity. Plus, thanks to hormonal changes, your ligaments are more lax, so your joints are looser, which may also contribute to your balance being a bit off. Also, this relaxation of your ligaments can actually cause your feet to spread permanently, so you may have to invest in some new shoes in a bigger size.
Remember those mood swings you had earlier in pregnancy? The combination of uncomfortable symptoms and hormonal changes can result in a return of those emotional ups and downs. It's normal to worry about what your labor will be like or whether you'll be a good parent. But if you can't shake the blues or feel increasingly irritable or agitated, talk to your doctor or midwife. You may be among the 1 in 10 expectant women who battle depression during pregnancy. Also let your caregiver know if you're frequently nervous or anxious.
Your baby's about 15.7 inches long now, and she weighs almost 3 pounds (like a head of cabbage). A pint and a half of amniotic fluid surrounds her, but that volume will decrease as she gets bigger and takes up more room in your uterus. Her eyesight continues to develop, though it's not very keen; even after she's born, she'll keep her eyes closed for a good part of the day. When she does open them, she'll respond to changes in light but will have 20/400 vision — which means she can only make out objects a few inches from her face. (Normal adult vision is 20/20.)
See what your baby looks like this week.
Note: Every baby develops a little differently — even in the womb. Our information is designed to give you a general idea of your baby's development.
How your life's changing:
You may be feeling a little tired these days, especially if you're having trouble sleeping. You might also feel clumsier than normal, which is perfectly understandable. Not only are you heavier, but the concentration of weight in your pregnant belly causes a shift in your center of gravity. Plus, thanks to hormonal changes, your ligaments are more lax, so your joints are looser, which may also contribute to your balance being a bit off. Also, this relaxation of your ligaments can actually cause your feet to spread permanently, so you may have to invest in some new shoes in a bigger size.
Remember those mood swings you had earlier in pregnancy? The combination of uncomfortable symptoms and hormonal changes can result in a return of those emotional ups and downs. It's normal to worry about what your labor will be like or whether you'll be a good parent. But if you can't shake the blues or feel increasingly irritable or agitated, talk to your doctor or midwife. You may be among the 1 in 10 expectant women who battle depression during pregnancy. Also let your caregiver know if you're frequently nervous or anxious.
Friday, August 01, 2008
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Thursday Thirteen
Top 13 shows the year I was born...
1. Laverne and Shirley
2. Happy Days
3. Three's Company
4. 60 Minutes
5. Charlie's Angels
6. All in the Family
7. Little House on the Prairie
8. Alice
9. M*A*S*H
10. One Day at a Time
11. How the West Was Won
12. Eight is Enough
13. Soap
1. Laverne and Shirley
2. Happy Days
3. Three's Company
4. 60 Minutes
5. Charlie's Angels
6. All in the Family
7. Little House on the Prairie
8. Alice
9. M*A*S*H
10. One Day at a Time
11. How the West Was Won
12. Eight is Enough
13. Soap
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
wal-mart registry....what a pain!!
so, we registered at babies-r-us and wal-mart. i chose wal-mart because some of our family and friends will only shop there, don't have a babies r us nearby and don't want to deal w/online shopping.
so sunday, we went to add items to the registry...first store we went to, the incompentent idiots (one being an assistant manager...LOVELY) they didn't know how to work the stupid program. so, we left that store in attempts to find another one. spent almost an hour adding things and then come to find out that this person didn't do it right, and we thought we lost EVERYTHING we had just added. worked with this store's assistant manager and by some miracle, he was able to retrieve all of our data.
this is what i get for being nice...lol
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Happy Blogoversary to me!
Someone left me a comment wishing me a happy blogoversary...thanks for that...i completely forgot!
I started this blog 4 years ago...wow...that seems like forever ago. Thanks to my faithful readers!
Monday, July 28, 2008
Growing up in the 80s -- Funny with pictures
Man….. Yall are about to go crazy with laughter…… Please enjoy!!!!!!
You Know You Grew Up In The 80's or Early 90's if:
1. You've ever ended a sentence with the word SIKE.
2. You watched the Pound Puppies.
3. You can sing the rap to the Fresh
Prince of Bel-Air and can do the Carlton
4. Girls wore biker shorts under their
skirts and felt stylishly sexy.
5. You yearned to be a member of the
Baby-sitters club and tried to start a club of your own.
6. You owned those lil' Strawberry
Shortcake pals scented dolls.
7. You know that "WOAH" comes from Joey
on Blossom
8. Two words: Hammer Pants
9. If you ever watched "Fraggle Rock"
10. You had plastic streamers on your
handle bars... and spokey-dokes or playing cards on your spokes for that
>incredible sound effect
11. You can sing the entire theme song
to "Duck Tales" (Woo ooh!)
12. It was actually worth getting up
early on a Saturday to watch cartoons.
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13. You wore a ponytail on the side of
your head.
14. You saw the original Teenage Mutant
Ninja Turtles on the big screen..and still know the turtles names.
15. You got super-excited when it was
Oregon Trail day in computer class at school.
16. You made your mom buy one of those
clips that would hold your shirt in a knot on the side.
17. You played the game "MASH"(Mansion,
>Apartment, Shelter, House)
18. You wore stonewashed Jordache jean
jackets and were proud of it.
19. L.A. Gear....need I say more?
20. You wanted to change your name to
"JEM" in Kindergarten. (She's Truly Outrageous.)
21. You remember reading Tales of a
fourth grade nothing and all The Ramona books.
22. You know the profound meaning of
"WAX ON, WAX OFF"
23. You wanted to be a Goonie.
24. You ever wore fluorescent clothing.
(some of us...head-to-toe)
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25. You can remember what Michael
Jackson looked like before his nose fell off and his cheeks shifted.
26. You have ever pondered why Smurfette
was the only female smurf.
27. You took lunch boxes to school...
and traded Garbage Pailkids in the schoolyard.
28. You remember the CRAZE, then the
BANNING of slap bracelets.
29. You still get the urge to say "NOT"
after every sentence.
30. You remember Hypercolor t-shirts.
31. Barbie and the Rockers was your
favorite band.
32. You thought She-ra (Princess of
Power!) and He-Man should hook up.
33. You thought your childhood friends
would never leave because you exchanged handmade friendship bracelets.
34. You ever owned a pair of
Jelly-Shoes.
35. After you saw Pee-Wee's Big
Adventure you kept saying "I know you are, but what am I?"
36. You remember "I've fallen and I
can't get up"
37. You remember going to the skating
Rink before there were inline skates.
38. You ever got seriously injured on a
Slip and Slide.
39. You have ever played with a Skip-It.
40. You had or attended a birthday party
at McDonalds.
41. You've gone through this nodding
your head in agreement.
42. You remember Popples.
43. Don't worry, be happy
44. You wore like, EIGHT pairs of socks
over tights with high top Reeboks.
45. You wore socks scrunched down (and
sometimes still do..getting yelled at by younger hip members of the
family)
46. You remember boom boxes and walking
around with one on your shoulder like you were all that.
47. You remember watching both Gremlins
movies.
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48. You know what it meant to say "Care
Bear Stare!!"
49 You remember watching Rainbow Bright
and & My Little Pony Tales
50. You thought Doogie Howser/Samantha
Micelli was hot.
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51. You remember Alf, the lil furry
Brown alien from Melmac.
52. You remember New Kids on the Block
when they were cool...and don't even flinch when people refer to them as
"NKOTB"
53. You knew all the characters names
and their life stories on "Saved By The Bell," The ORIGINAL class.
54. You know all the words to Bon Jovi -
SHOT THROUGH THE HEART.
55. You just sang those words to
yourself.
56. You remember watching Magic vs.
Bird.
57. Homemade Levi shorts.. (the shorter
the better)
58. You remember when mullets were cool!
59. You had a mullet!
60. You still sing "We are the World"
61. You tight rolled your jeans.
62. You owned a bannana clip.
63. You remember "Where's the Beef?"
64. You used to (and probably still do)
say "What you talkin' 'bout Willis?"
65 You had big hair and you knew how to
use it.
66. You're still singing shot through
the heart in your head, aren't you!
PASS THIS ON TO ALL OF YOUR FRIENDS WHO
GREW UP IN THE 80s or Early 90s!!!
ROCK ON!!!
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