Home again! Today is my first day staying at home.
There is lots to do before baby Dill arrives (and yes, the runnings for a name are still a secret).
My brother was in for a visit, he is in town on business. I sure pray he is ok driving.....they don't have cars up there in NYC!! It was so good to see him!
Buddy got sick. Had to make a late night trip to the vet before we picked Bryan up at the airport. 2 shots and an antibiotic prescription and a test or two and ....(our first child, just kidding) he seems to be feeling a little better today. At least he has stopped shaking!
Poor Matt must be tired though. The man definitely needs some rest and I hope he can get some soon. At least he won't have to cover dinners anymore & the house will be nice & picked up and clean! And he won't have to do laundry either!
All of this surrounds our home & I was just thinking about the word home & what it defines. To me, my home is a safe place, it's where my family is (no matter where we are). Our house is definitely my home. Matt is definitely my home too (maybe more so sometimes).
Monday, March 28, 2011
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
THE HORMONES HATH COMETH
I really have been great pregnant.....up until about a week ago. It's when the pregnancy hormones really HIT me. Crying, yelling, throwing my arms in the air, a slight fit, just so horrible I need to take a nap kind of hormones. Saturday was my worst day yet. Actually more like the first day I have been a preggozilla since we have been pregnant.
To that, here are some things NOT to say to a pregopatamus:
1. NEVER tell her how big her baby is going to be while looking at her belly.
2. NEVER tell her she is emotional/her hormones are out of whack/she is overreacting/she is irrational/it's not a big deal/etc......JUST SYMPATHIZE PEOPLE!!
3. NEVER tell her your personal entire birth story. I'm not you. This is not your body or your baby. Everyone is different.
4. NEVER comment on what she is eating or NOT eating. Heartburn, gas oh and bloating are just a few things you feel after eating certain foods (even drinking Sprite can do this).
5. NEVER comment on her weight (gained or lost)
6. NEVER comment on her vision or memory (cause both of those fly out the window too...I hear you get them back after delivering)
7. NEVER give opinions on breastfeeding or how to raise the baby.
There, now that is out I feel much better:)
I'm going to feel much better soon. This is my very last week of work. Then I will be able to focus on resting & getting ready for baby & Matt's birthday and may other events coming in April. Ahhh the joy of being at home!
To that, here are some things NOT to say to a pregopatamus:
1. NEVER tell her how big her baby is going to be while looking at her belly.
2. NEVER tell her she is emotional/her hormones are out of whack/she is overreacting/she is irrational/it's not a big deal/etc......JUST SYMPATHIZE PEOPLE!!
3. NEVER tell her your personal entire birth story. I'm not you. This is not your body or your baby. Everyone is different.
4. NEVER comment on what she is eating or NOT eating. Heartburn, gas oh and bloating are just a few things you feel after eating certain foods (even drinking Sprite can do this).
5. NEVER comment on her weight (gained or lost)
6. NEVER comment on her vision or memory (cause both of those fly out the window too...I hear you get them back after delivering)
7. NEVER give opinions on breastfeeding or how to raise the baby.
There, now that is out I feel much better:)
I'm going to feel much better soon. This is my very last week of work. Then I will be able to focus on resting & getting ready for baby & Matt's birthday and may other events coming in April. Ahhh the joy of being at home!
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
THINKIN' OUT LOUD
Thoughts/news/events/to-do/etc....:
*Gave work my notice yesterday. March 25th is my last day & I will officially become a stay-at-home Mom. Yay! Lots of things to get done & catch up on before he arrives! (especially the sleep).
*Have you ever had a foot sticking out of your side? I made Matt feel tonight & he totally gets why I have had no sleep the past couple of nights.
*Dogs.Are.Crazy. Is it the weather? Buddy has become an escape artist. He managed to get into the neighbors yard while we were at my parents over the weekend & today I looked outside while having dinner & he was on the WRONG side of the fence. Ugh.....
*Speaking of parents.....My Mom did an awesome job as Chairwoman for the Green Tie Gala this past weekend in OKC. It was at the Skirvin & benefited Catholic Charities Women's Sanctuary (helps get homeless women & their children off the street...job placements, housing,etc...) This year they were able to raise the most money they have ever raised. Go Mom! It was great!
*Love my husband. He is the smartest strongest (everything "est") I know. I am such a lucky girl to be married to him!
*Clean carpets before baby arrives. Register for EVERYTHING else.
*Lots of birthdays in the next couple of months.......wish I knew what the perfect gift was for some people!
*Taking a shower at night is much more beneficial......get to sleep in more, relaxes me and I can get up & throw my hair in a ponytail the next morning.
*Gave work my notice yesterday. March 25th is my last day & I will officially become a stay-at-home Mom. Yay! Lots of things to get done & catch up on before he arrives! (especially the sleep).
*Have you ever had a foot sticking out of your side? I made Matt feel tonight & he totally gets why I have had no sleep the past couple of nights.
*Dogs.Are.Crazy. Is it the weather? Buddy has become an escape artist. He managed to get into the neighbors yard while we were at my parents over the weekend & today I looked outside while having dinner & he was on the WRONG side of the fence. Ugh.....
*Speaking of parents.....My Mom did an awesome job as Chairwoman for the Green Tie Gala this past weekend in OKC. It was at the Skirvin & benefited Catholic Charities Women's Sanctuary (helps get homeless women & their children off the street...job placements, housing,etc...) This year they were able to raise the most money they have ever raised. Go Mom! It was great!
*Love my husband. He is the smartest strongest (everything "est") I know. I am such a lucky girl to be married to him!
*Clean carpets before baby arrives. Register for EVERYTHING else.
*Lots of birthdays in the next couple of months.......wish I knew what the perfect gift was for some people!
*Taking a shower at night is much more beneficial......get to sleep in more, relaxes me and I can get up & throw my hair in a ponytail the next morning.
Monday, March 7, 2011
REALLY?? SPOILER ALERT.....THIS POST IS A RANT
So, yesterday Matt & I went to church. I got offended by a Sooner fan who showed up in his OU wind/track suit. I mean, whatever happened to wearing your "Sunday Best"? I know I shouldn't judge. I mean, we had on jeans, but were at least dressed up enough in them to attend a nice dinner.
And another thing.....does anybody really care about what Charlie Sheen or Lindsay Lohan is doing or not doing? I get tired of hearing about celebs doing this or that. I don't really care. They don't seem real to me anyway.
And another thing. Double counting? Geez.......all the lies & politics and everything that seems to be going on with the government is getting old. I mean, what story are they coming out with next? What are we supposed to believe anymore? And who?! And still feel good about bringing a child into who knows what kind of world.
Just one last thing. I love Baby Dill with all my heart. But this constant moving & kicking. Really? It makes me nervous. He is a mover & shaker for sure! And he loves to do it to the sound of Matt's voice. And the dogs. Really. Pretty cute if you ask me!
And another thing.....does anybody really care about what Charlie Sheen or Lindsay Lohan is doing or not doing? I get tired of hearing about celebs doing this or that. I don't really care. They don't seem real to me anyway.
And another thing. Double counting? Geez.......all the lies & politics and everything that seems to be going on with the government is getting old. I mean, what story are they coming out with next? What are we supposed to believe anymore? And who?! And still feel good about bringing a child into who knows what kind of world.
Just one last thing. I love Baby Dill with all my heart. But this constant moving & kicking. Really? It makes me nervous. He is a mover & shaker for sure! And he loves to do it to the sound of Matt's voice. And the dogs. Really. Pretty cute if you ask me!
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
SIGH.....HOW MUCH BIGGER CAN A BELLY GET?
Oh. Sigh. At least maternity clothes have stretchy belly bands. And thank goodness for an amazing husband. And old school cocoa butter lotion. And flats being in style. And protein bars and fruit. And a hubby who doesn't mind cooking or bathing he dogs or carrying laundry baskets (yep, you really can be short of breath doing the laundry). And thank goodness for all the wonderful feelings being pregnant brings. And thank God for a wonderful partner, I couldn't be a happier, luckier girl!
I love my life my husband and our little party bundle in my tummy!
I love my life my husband and our little party bundle in my tummy!
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
ANNOYED.....IS IT REALLY THAT BAD
I'm annoyed. I hate to complain, but it's gonna happen. Of course, we've been hunkered down at home the past 2 days with all the snowfall. I think we got somewhere between 18 and 20 inches.
I just dont understand why people HAD to get out & drive in it. Why why why why???!?!?
What is with all the complaining on facebook? I mean, is it so bad that we are snowed in with our families and pets?
Every day I go to work & wish about spending my days at home with my family. I complain every Monday because I wish the weekend had lasted longer. I have loved being at home with Matt & our dogs. It REALLY makes me not want to ever have to go back to work.
I just dont understand why people have had a hard time staying at home, not getting on the roads and enjoying the company of those they love. Why is it so hard to turn off the tv or internet for awhile?
Can you tell this topic annoys me? Do people not watch the news? What is it that they think they are missing out on? Diggin out a car that got stuck? Not my idea. Not at 1030pm when you had all day when it was sunny to explore. Let me remind you people, my husband was in a car wreck last week and I'm 5 months, almost 6 pregnant. Neither of us need to be out in the weather. So you know what? We've stayed our butss inside. Please follow example!!!!
I just dont understand why people HAD to get out & drive in it. Why why why why???!?!?
What is with all the complaining on facebook? I mean, is it so bad that we are snowed in with our families and pets?
Every day I go to work & wish about spending my days at home with my family. I complain every Monday because I wish the weekend had lasted longer. I have loved being at home with Matt & our dogs. It REALLY makes me not want to ever have to go back to work.
I just dont understand why people have had a hard time staying at home, not getting on the roads and enjoying the company of those they love. Why is it so hard to turn off the tv or internet for awhile?
Can you tell this topic annoys me? Do people not watch the news? What is it that they think they are missing out on? Diggin out a car that got stuck? Not my idea. Not at 1030pm when you had all day when it was sunny to explore. Let me remind you people, my husband was in a car wreck last week and I'm 5 months, almost 6 pregnant. Neither of us need to be out in the weather. So you know what? We've stayed our butss inside. Please follow example!!!!
Friday, January 14, 2011
THE FRIZZZ
So what has been going on? Let me give you an insight to my pregnancy lately. I love cheese, chocolate chip cookies and Belgian waffles. In fact, earlier this week Matt made me Belgian waffles for dinner with chocolate chip cookies for dessert (it was yum!).
My tummy is getting bigger. I feel like it just won't stretch anymore, but then I'm pretty sure it gets bigger. And baby flip-flops, does dives whatever back flips if you will between the hours of 2AM and 5AM.....God must be preparing me for something!
My hair is frizzing. Frizz. I've got the frizz in my baby fine locks. What the heck?! At least I have some awesome Nexxus something serum that sort of helps. However, I am also getting these weird baby bangs. Ugh. Must be the prenatals (as in prenatal vitamins). That, the pharmacy never seems to have. And then they ask if I need to speak with a pharmacist regarding my prescription. Uhm, let me think......NO!! They are vitamins for goodness sake not a class 2 narcotic!!
And through all this Matt has been wonderful. Everyday he tells me I look more and more beautiful (even when I discover I have stretch marks in places I can't see). What a great guy. Oh and for the skin......old fashioned cocoa butter lotion does the trick!
My tummy is getting bigger. I feel like it just won't stretch anymore, but then I'm pretty sure it gets bigger. And baby flip-flops, does dives whatever back flips if you will between the hours of 2AM and 5AM.....God must be preparing me for something!
My hair is frizzing. Frizz. I've got the frizz in my baby fine locks. What the heck?! At least I have some awesome Nexxus something serum that sort of helps. However, I am also getting these weird baby bangs. Ugh. Must be the prenatals (as in prenatal vitamins). That, the pharmacy never seems to have. And then they ask if I need to speak with a pharmacist regarding my prescription. Uhm, let me think......NO!! They are vitamins for goodness sake not a class 2 narcotic!!
And through all this Matt has been wonderful. Everyday he tells me I look more and more beautiful (even when I discover I have stretch marks in places I can't see). What a great guy. Oh and for the skin......old fashioned cocoa butter lotion does the trick!
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