WOW--can you believe it? We are already at 32 weeks (well not technically until tomorrow, but still). . .
I'm sorry I haven't written in a while, but work has been hectic, and heck---I'm just tired.
Things are going really well, doctor's visits are once every 2 weeks--oh the joys! At least they let me keep my clothes on, but they do insist on weighing me everytime. . .WHATEVER!
I've had my first 2 showers--and they were so much fun!! Everyone was so generous! Camden is going to be the best dressed baby ever. This weekend we are painting our plane and clouds, and CAMDEN on the wall--which should be exciting. I hope it all works out! I'm sure that it will, I just start freaking out about running out of time--everything is moving so quickly. Less than 2 months to the actual due date. My last day of work is 12/16--and I'm definitely counting down!
Well, I think that's it for right now. . .talk to you all later!!
Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Monday, October 24, 2005
Saturday, October 15, 2005
Friday, September 30, 2005
Sunday, September 18, 2005
Week 26
Not too much to share this week!! Everything seems to be the same as always, although--my lower back is starting to hurt a little, and I grunt a lot when I roll over in bed. . .nice. I'm sure it ONLY gets better from here!! Not too much to complain about though, I guess it just comes with the territory!
I do have a fun little story to share about how Camden is already acting out! :) It used to be that he was always moving around at night, so Jason got to feel him. It seems lately, that whenever I call Jason over to put his hand on my belly he just STOPS. . .hehe! So the other night Jason was trying to get him going--for those of you who don't know Jason really well, he has a way about him that if he wants you to get up, or pay attention to him--it can be maddening & hilarious all at the same time!! So--Jason is trying to talk to Camden and get him to move--he's got his mouth on my belly and is giving "Shout outs", singing songs, all kinds of things. . .ALL OF A SUDDEN I feel this BIG KICK--I mean, he must've revved up for it man--I look over at Jason and he just has this shocked look on his face--he goes "He just kicked me right in the mouth!" We laughed so hard I almost wet my pants! I'm not sure he'll be trying that one again anytime soon! hehe!
I went and registered yesterday--boy was that overwhelming. . .I probably spent over an hour just looking at bottles. Then you think--what if I register for the wrong bottles, what if he doesn't like these nipples. . .for goodness sakes. I went armed w/ my handy dandy baby surveys that I had sent out to my mommy friends, my Baby Bargains Book, and my Consumer Reports Book. It probably took me over 3 hours and I had already started w/ some big stuff online. Our registry went from 1 page to 12 in a matter of hours!! These babies need a lot of stuff! :)
Oh yea, we also finally got a glider. We had ordered one online (may I suggest to all of you to not do this w/ a piece of furniture!) and ended up taking it back. It wasn't bad looking it just wasn't comfortable in the least. So Friday night Jason and I, once again, embarked on the wonderful journey of baby furniture shopping--it's a land of overpriced products that you pretty much have no choice but to purchase! Anyway--we were looking at upholstered chairs, and really liked them. However, Jason went exploring and found a cherry glider floor sample that was on sale for a pretty good price--so we went for it! It's very comfy--and i'm hoping will last for a good long while, b/c I do NOT want to have to shop for a glider ever again! The upside--is that we can change out the cushions if we ever feel the need--that's always a comfort!!
Okay--I think that's it for now. I'm sure this is all very exciting to everyone!! :) Hey I never promised excitement, just updates on everything!! How exciting can a pregnant woman be anyway?
Love,
Mel
p.s. BIG PROPS to New Baby Product where we found our glider. They were very helpful and prompt in calling us back Saturday a.m. after they had called around to see if other stores had the same model in a box. I know I've complained about them in the past b/c thier store hours make it almost impossible for us working people to get to the store after work--but they really were helpful, and very nice this weekend. I will definitely be a return customer there.
I do have a fun little story to share about how Camden is already acting out! :) It used to be that he was always moving around at night, so Jason got to feel him. It seems lately, that whenever I call Jason over to put his hand on my belly he just STOPS. . .hehe! So the other night Jason was trying to get him going--for those of you who don't know Jason really well, he has a way about him that if he wants you to get up, or pay attention to him--it can be maddening & hilarious all at the same time!! So--Jason is trying to talk to Camden and get him to move--he's got his mouth on my belly and is giving "Shout outs", singing songs, all kinds of things. . .ALL OF A SUDDEN I feel this BIG KICK--I mean, he must've revved up for it man--I look over at Jason and he just has this shocked look on his face--he goes "He just kicked me right in the mouth!" We laughed so hard I almost wet my pants! I'm not sure he'll be trying that one again anytime soon! hehe!
I went and registered yesterday--boy was that overwhelming. . .I probably spent over an hour just looking at bottles. Then you think--what if I register for the wrong bottles, what if he doesn't like these nipples. . .for goodness sakes. I went armed w/ my handy dandy baby surveys that I had sent out to my mommy friends, my Baby Bargains Book, and my Consumer Reports Book. It probably took me over 3 hours and I had already started w/ some big stuff online. Our registry went from 1 page to 12 in a matter of hours!! These babies need a lot of stuff! :)
Oh yea, we also finally got a glider. We had ordered one online (may I suggest to all of you to not do this w/ a piece of furniture!) and ended up taking it back. It wasn't bad looking it just wasn't comfortable in the least. So Friday night Jason and I, once again, embarked on the wonderful journey of baby furniture shopping--it's a land of overpriced products that you pretty much have no choice but to purchase! Anyway--we were looking at upholstered chairs, and really liked them. However, Jason went exploring and found a cherry glider floor sample that was on sale for a pretty good price--so we went for it! It's very comfy--and i'm hoping will last for a good long while, b/c I do NOT want to have to shop for a glider ever again! The upside--is that we can change out the cushions if we ever feel the need--that's always a comfort!!
Okay--I think that's it for now. I'm sure this is all very exciting to everyone!! :) Hey I never promised excitement, just updates on everything!! How exciting can a pregnant woman be anyway?
Love,
Mel
p.s. BIG PROPS to New Baby Product where we found our glider. They were very helpful and prompt in calling us back Saturday a.m. after they had called around to see if other stores had the same model in a box. I know I've complained about them in the past b/c thier store hours make it almost impossible for us working people to get to the store after work--but they really were helpful, and very nice this weekend. I will definitely be a return customer there.
Thursday, September 08, 2005
Week 25
Alright--I figured it was about time I wrote something instead of just posting pictures so here's the latest:
We had a doctor's visit last Friday, and I have to say--I think that their scales are a little off. I know that when I weighed myself that morning (naked, barefoot, and barely awake--is there any other time to weigh yourself?) I did not weigh NEARLY as much as I did when I got to the doctor--fully clothed, and wearing shoes. . .and probably full of pee. REGARDLESS--I refuse to believe that I have gained 10 lbs--that calculation is WAY off from mine, and I demand a reweigh. This time--on my terms--my scale, no clothes, barefoot, and barely awake. . .(pretty picture, isn't it??? :))
Okay--where was I--oh yes, so we went to the doctor (and stood on their way off scale), and then it was just business as usual! We measured the belly, and heard the heartbeat (what a fantastic sound), and then we were handed some forms about pediatricians, and preadmission to the hospital, and we were on our way!!
Next time--i have the dreaded glucose test (which Dr. Arona said she loves the orange stuff. . .I think they pay her to say things like that), also--i have to get a shot b/c I'm RH negative, and then also-i think they have to draw blood for something else. Needless to say, I break out in a cold sweat thinking about it, and I made an afternoon appt so that I can go home and "rest" after all that trauma. What is it w/ these people and the needles! I've never been poked and smiled at so much!
As you can see from previous posts--we've made good headway on the nursery!! We are still exploring options for clouds and airplanes, and we've ordered our changing table, and glider! So we are doing good!! Next I have to register--this is a daunting task--all the choices--it can turn my hair gray. I HATE making decisions, and I feel like it's magnified since I've been pregnant!
IN OTHER NEWS--I have to brag on my Penny-dog for a second. You know, she's growing up SO FAST, Jason and I have decided that it's time to give her some new freedoms. . .she's going to be a big sister you know, and she needs to feel like a big girl. . .SO--we've started leaving her out of her crate when we head out on short outings. . .she has done beautifully. The first time I left her, when I got back, she was sitting right where I expected her to be--in the front guest room--looking out the window. The next time, we left her a little longer, and both almost teared up when we were pulling away and she was staring out the window at us--anyway, when we got back--she was sitting in our bed, waiting on us! Such a sweet dog--she has really impressed us!! We couldn't be prouder of our little girl!
Well, I think I will close for now. I'm tired, and I have to pee.
Good night all!!
Mel
We had a doctor's visit last Friday, and I have to say--I think that their scales are a little off. I know that when I weighed myself that morning (naked, barefoot, and barely awake--is there any other time to weigh yourself?) I did not weigh NEARLY as much as I did when I got to the doctor--fully clothed, and wearing shoes. . .and probably full of pee. REGARDLESS--I refuse to believe that I have gained 10 lbs--that calculation is WAY off from mine, and I demand a reweigh. This time--on my terms--my scale, no clothes, barefoot, and barely awake. . .(pretty picture, isn't it??? :))
Okay--where was I--oh yes, so we went to the doctor (and stood on their way off scale), and then it was just business as usual! We measured the belly, and heard the heartbeat (what a fantastic sound), and then we were handed some forms about pediatricians, and preadmission to the hospital, and we were on our way!!
Next time--i have the dreaded glucose test (which Dr. Arona said she loves the orange stuff. . .I think they pay her to say things like that), also--i have to get a shot b/c I'm RH negative, and then also-i think they have to draw blood for something else. Needless to say, I break out in a cold sweat thinking about it, and I made an afternoon appt so that I can go home and "rest" after all that trauma. What is it w/ these people and the needles! I've never been poked and smiled at so much!
As you can see from previous posts--we've made good headway on the nursery!! We are still exploring options for clouds and airplanes, and we've ordered our changing table, and glider! So we are doing good!! Next I have to register--this is a daunting task--all the choices--it can turn my hair gray. I HATE making decisions, and I feel like it's magnified since I've been pregnant!
IN OTHER NEWS--I have to brag on my Penny-dog for a second. You know, she's growing up SO FAST, Jason and I have decided that it's time to give her some new freedoms. . .she's going to be a big sister you know, and she needs to feel like a big girl. . .SO--we've started leaving her out of her crate when we head out on short outings. . .she has done beautifully. The first time I left her, when I got back, she was sitting right where I expected her to be--in the front guest room--looking out the window. The next time, we left her a little longer, and both almost teared up when we were pulling away and she was staring out the window at us--anyway, when we got back--she was sitting in our bed, waiting on us! Such a sweet dog--she has really impressed us!! We couldn't be prouder of our little girl!
Well, I think I will close for now. I'm tired, and I have to pee.
Good night all!!
Mel
Sunday, September 04, 2005
Friday, September 02, 2005
Sunday, August 28, 2005
We have been discovered
Penny figured out what was going in the spare bedroom and decided to make a statement. She said that she would use a 60's protest tactic and have a "sit-in." There was no mistaking the significance of the place she used for this "sit-in." When dinner was announced Penny called off the protest.
Week 23 1/2 - The Nursery Project
Well, we finally got started on the nursery (hopefully you can figure out which photo is the before, and which is the after)!! It's looking great! We are down to touch-ups and the final trim work. Jason did all the hard stuff. . .since I'm the pregnant one, I got to pick my projects between naps! haha! Seriously, we worked very hard this weekend and had hoped to have it complete (w/ the exception of accesorizing, and possibly some clouds and airplanes), it just didn't happen for us this week! We'll post some more pics as we get them. I sure hope Camden likes green & blue!!
Monday, August 15, 2005
Week 21 1/2--There's a what coming out of where???
Well, I found out today that I've got more than one thing that is going to be trying to squeeze itself out of a hole that is much to small for it in the near future. . .
That's right--I have kidney stones. IT SUCKS! The only good thing about it is that I got to have an extra ultrasound, and sneak a peak at Camden this afternoon. They had to see what was wrong w/ my kidney, and while they were there they checked him out as well. He's doing well--he was napping! On his belly, with his legs tucked in--just like in his ultrasound. TOO CUTE! I hope he doesn't get to comfortable that way though, because from what I hear that is NOT the way babies are supposed to sleep anymore--now they have to sleep on their backs. . .maybe he'll roll over as he gets bigger so that he can practice this, I don't want to have to change his routine up once he makes his grand entrance.
Okay--so back to the kidney stones. They suck, all I can do is take pain medication for it, and the pain is very sporadic--and all in my back--for those of you who were wondering. So far, I'm taking the "natural" route--no meds. . .very opposite from what I plan to do in childbirth. Apparently, it's common for pregnant women to get kidney stones--therefore I have no clue as to what brought them on. When I asked what causes them, the answer I got was--"being pregnant"!
All in all a very eventful day--I got to sprawl out on my cubicle floor in pain (very attractive by the way in a skirt, but what's a girl to do), go to the doctor and have an ultrasound, I even got home a little earlier than normal. Then my doting husband ran out for my pain medication-just in case! (isn't he the best?!)
Hope everyone else is doing well, I have to go watch my dog catch a frisbee--she's really good if you throw it right at her mouth! :)
That's right--I have kidney stones. IT SUCKS! The only good thing about it is that I got to have an extra ultrasound, and sneak a peak at Camden this afternoon. They had to see what was wrong w/ my kidney, and while they were there they checked him out as well. He's doing well--he was napping! On his belly, with his legs tucked in--just like in his ultrasound. TOO CUTE! I hope he doesn't get to comfortable that way though, because from what I hear that is NOT the way babies are supposed to sleep anymore--now they have to sleep on their backs. . .maybe he'll roll over as he gets bigger so that he can practice this, I don't want to have to change his routine up once he makes his grand entrance.
Okay--so back to the kidney stones. They suck, all I can do is take pain medication for it, and the pain is very sporadic--and all in my back--for those of you who were wondering. So far, I'm taking the "natural" route--no meds. . .very opposite from what I plan to do in childbirth. Apparently, it's common for pregnant women to get kidney stones--therefore I have no clue as to what brought them on. When I asked what causes them, the answer I got was--"being pregnant"!
All in all a very eventful day--I got to sprawl out on my cubicle floor in pain (very attractive by the way in a skirt, but what's a girl to do), go to the doctor and have an ultrasound, I even got home a little earlier than normal. Then my doting husband ran out for my pain medication-just in case! (isn't he the best?!)
Hope everyone else is doing well, I have to go watch my dog catch a frisbee--she's really good if you throw it right at her mouth! :)
Saturday, August 13, 2005
Week 21 - When Pregnant Woman Collide
My friend Jennifer and I introduced our babies on Friday night.
Camden meet Jacob. Jacob meet Camden.
Monday, August 08, 2005
Week 20 - Poor Penny-dog. . .
It was finally explained to Penny that a baby was on the way. Some of you may say that its about time we told her, but we were trying to find the right time. Good news, though... She took it very well and is looking forward to having a little boy to play with. Penny's only request is that the baby boy does not try and ride her like a horse because as she told us, "I am not a horse, I am a Penny-dog."
Friday, August 05, 2005
Week 20 - Doctor's Appointment
The arrow points to the goods!!
Doesn't he look appalled that we are peaking in at him! That mouth is open just as wide as it can be!
Well, there's something to be said about "mother's intuition"--sometimes it is right!! I have to say, I would've been a little disappointed if I had been wrong about the sex of Baby Conner, not because I had a preference, but because that would mean my intuition still needed some work! :) It looks as though it was right this time though--and we are being blessed with a baby boy!! Just what this prissy girl needs--I'm sure I'll learn to get dirty, and play sports--or I'll just let Daddy do that! :) According to the doctors everything is progressing very nicely! Camden Michael Conner was none to shy on showing the ultrasound technician that he was in fact a BOY! She said that was the FIRST thing she saw when she turned the ultrasound machine on! hehe! Go figure--leave it to a male to wave it all out there for everyone to see!
That's really all to share this week--although, it is a very big announcement! I sure do hope that technician knew what she was doing, otherwise I'll really be eating my "mother's intuition" words!
Hopefully next time we'll have some pictures of the nursery!
Saturday, July 23, 2005
Week 18--Oh My Goodness--I KNOW that was it!
Well, it happened! I have been waiting and waiting--and everyone told me it would happen--and it did!! Let me explain:
It was Thursday and I was having an awful morning! Sometimes work just sucks--everyone's does from time to time, and this just happened to be one of those times. I hadn't been there for an hour and I was sitting at my desk frustrated and of course crying--hmm could my hormones be raging. . . :)
So there I am at my computer thinking about how much I really don't like our IT guy--and it happened. . .tap, tap, tap--just like that! I was so excited, I knew EXACTLY what that was!! It was the baby! It was't exactly what I had expected, since typically the first movement you feel is described as "flutters" and mine was more like "thumping"! But I know that was it, it wasn't gas--I'M SURE! I've felt little Thumper quite a few time since then--sometimes I just sit and wait for the little one to move, and sometimes it just sort of catches me off guard, and I grin--and no one knows why!
I'm sure the movement will become more constant soon enough, so for now I'm happy with my little reminders from time to time that there's someone in there that will soon be making an appearance!
Mel
It was Thursday and I was having an awful morning! Sometimes work just sucks--everyone's does from time to time, and this just happened to be one of those times. I hadn't been there for an hour and I was sitting at my desk frustrated and of course crying--hmm could my hormones be raging. . . :)
So there I am at my computer thinking about how much I really don't like our IT guy--and it happened. . .tap, tap, tap--just like that! I was so excited, I knew EXACTLY what that was!! It was the baby! It was't exactly what I had expected, since typically the first movement you feel is described as "flutters" and mine was more like "thumping"! But I know that was it, it wasn't gas--I'M SURE! I've felt little Thumper quite a few time since then--sometimes I just sit and wait for the little one to move, and sometimes it just sort of catches me off guard, and I grin--and no one knows why!
I'm sure the movement will become more constant soon enough, so for now I'm happy with my little reminders from time to time that there's someone in there that will soon be making an appearance!
Mel
Thursday, July 07, 2005
Week 16 - Belly Update
Ok... I think I'm showing!
We are at week 16--that's right, 4 months. For those of you who are just now hearing this news--I'll give you a second to pick yourself up off the floor and come to the realization that the Conner's are, in fact, reproducing. . .
We had our 3rd doctor's visit today--and after a good 1 and a half hours of sitting in the waiting room w/ screaming children (I'm sure this is planned for conditioning new parents), we got to see an ACTUAL doctor (thus far we've only seen the nurse practitioner). Everything was "perfect, perfect, perfect"--which seems to be the only words we hear there, other than--"we're going to have to take some blood today"! So I'm thinking I must be really good at being pregnant, b/c I've never done ANYTHING "perfect, perfect, perfect"! We got to hear the heartbeat today--it was 151 bpm--very strong!
Things have been going well, and have been pretty uneventful so far. I'm getting a belly--and my belly button gets more and more shallow every day--I'm sure all of you are just so thrilled to know all of this! The excitement really picks up next month when we will have our 2nd and final ultrasound to find out the sex of Baby Conner. . . :)
Wednesday, June 22, 2005
Tuesday, May 17, 2005
Wednesday, May 11, 2005
Week 8 - Doctor's Appointment
Our first doctor's appointment and our first ultrasound. The baby is the size of a small peanut.
Wednesday, April 20, 2005
Week 5 - Belly Picture
We decided to document the growth of my belly! Here it is in week 5. Not much to show for being 5 weeks pregnant--so far I really don't feel different, but I'm sure I will soon feel the effects of BABY CONNER!
Saturday, April 16, 2005
We're Pregnant!
I took my test while Jason was off taking a big test of his own!! I was absolutely shocked when it came back positive! I didn't know what to do, so I took a short MPEG of the whole thing to show Jason when he got home later that day! I didn't want him to miss my reaction--had I known it was going to be positive, I totally would've waited! Between the time this photo was taken, and the time I went to the doctor (about 3 weeks later), I must've taken 3-4 more tests, just to be sure the first 3 I took were right!
We both passed our tests that day by the way! There are going to be some HUGE changes in store for the Conner family this year!!
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