And go check out this auction:)
http://www.mommiesfundingresearch.blogspot.com
Monday, June 29, 2009
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
27 Weeks
This week, your baby weighs almost 2 pounds (like a head of cauliflower) and is about 14 1/2 inches long with his legs extended. He's sleeping and waking at regular intervals, opening and closing his eyes, and perhaps even sucking his fingers. With more brain tissue developing, your baby's brain is very active now. While his lungs are still immature, they would be capable of functioning — with a lot of medical help — if he were to be born now. Chalk up any tiny rhythmic movements you may be feeling to a case of baby hiccups, which may be common from now on. Each episode usually lasts only a few moments, and they don't bother him, so just relax and enjoy the tickle.
AND the 27 Weeks Survey! (I edited the boring questions with some new ones)
How far along? 27 down, 13-10 to go! (sometimes babies come early, and I like to be dramatic)
Total weight gain/loss: Found those two I lost last week.
If you could be on any television show, past or present, what would it be? You Can't Do That On Television or Wipeout.
Stretch marks? No new ones! Woohoo!
Sleep: After a week of getting 4 hours of fitful sleep, I have finally slept two nights in a row for 8 hours, without getting up to pee even once! Don't hate.
Best moment this week: Floating in the lake. Man, did that feel good on my hips!
Movement: is slow.
Food cravings: I have no appetite this week, oddly enough.
Astrology Signs: Virgo, unless I can keep my legs crossed 2 extra days.
Belly Button in or out? Running out of bellybutton.
What I miss: Winter.
What I am looking forward to: Setting up the crib!
Weekly Wisdom: Pregnancy hormones can make you a crazy person. Before you say something out loud, pratice saying it three times over in your head. If it still sounds ok to say, go for it.
Milestones: Going to do my GD test this Thursday.
AND the 27 Weeks Survey! (I edited the boring questions with some new ones)
How far along? 27 down, 13-10 to go! (sometimes babies come early, and I like to be dramatic)
Total weight gain/loss: Found those two I lost last week.
If you could be on any television show, past or present, what would it be? You Can't Do That On Television or Wipeout.
Stretch marks? No new ones! Woohoo!
Sleep: After a week of getting 4 hours of fitful sleep, I have finally slept two nights in a row for 8 hours, without getting up to pee even once! Don't hate.
Best moment this week: Floating in the lake. Man, did that feel good on my hips!
Movement: is slow.
Food cravings: I have no appetite this week, oddly enough.
Astrology Signs: Virgo, unless I can keep my legs crossed 2 extra days.
Belly Button in or out? Running out of bellybutton.
What I miss: Winter.
What I am looking forward to: Setting up the crib!
Weekly Wisdom: Pregnancy hormones can make you a crazy person. Before you say something out loud, pratice saying it three times over in your head. If it still sounds ok to say, go for it.
Milestones: Going to do my GD test this Thursday.
Friday, June 19, 2009
26 Weeks Pic
And boy, is it hot outside! My ankles are paying dearly! This picture was taken this morning, and for some reason after seeing this, it's hit me really hard that I will be a mom soon. And I'm freaking out.
Mooo!
Mooo!
Baby Supplies
Most of my time lately has been taken up by a never ending crochet project, so I took a breather from that and made a few side projects over the past two days. The top pic is of some burp cloths I fancied up with some Amy Butler fabric I've been hoarding, and the other is a changing mat. It's canvas/Amy Butler fabric, and it matches my canvas/green diaper bag. I recycled an old towel as the batting, so it has plenty of extra cushion (however I learned that sewing machine needles aren't crazy about sewing through two layers of canvas plus a bath towel, and they will show their displeasure with you in the final 4 inches of your project by breaking in two and jamming up your sewing machine.)
And the bottom picture (please excuse the blur) is another burp cloth made from some more material I've been stingy with and a Peepee Teepee. I've seen them in Uncommon Goods, but I'm cheap and I hate to buy something I know I can make.
And the bottom picture (please excuse the blur) is another burp cloth made from some more material I've been stingy with and a Peepee Teepee. I've seen them in Uncommon Goods, but I'm cheap and I hate to buy something I know I can make.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Do's and Don't of Infant Care
(borrowed from another site)
Becoming a good parent means much more than knowing a lot about babies. Ask pediatric doctors or nurses what it was like for them to be new parents. They will tell you that all their knowledge about babies was not enough to keep them from being overwhelmed by their own babies.
All new parents feel the same way. All new parents work at knowing, understanding, and loving their babies. If you want to learn all about your newborn baby, and be able to respond to his/her needs appropriately - it is going to take a lot of your time.
In case you’re a young mother or father, having difficulties in putting the baby to sleep or feeding him, these instructions are the clearest you can get.
Here are some dos and don’ts when it comes to caring for the baby!
Becoming a good parent means much more than knowing a lot about babies. Ask pediatric doctors or nurses what it was like for them to be new parents. They will tell you that all their knowledge about babies was not enough to keep them from being overwhelmed by their own babies.
All new parents feel the same way. All new parents work at knowing, understanding, and loving their babies. If you want to learn all about your newborn baby, and be able to respond to his/her needs appropriately - it is going to take a lot of your time.
In case you’re a young mother or father, having difficulties in putting the baby to sleep or feeding him, these instructions are the clearest you can get.
Here are some dos and don’ts when it comes to caring for the baby!
I LOVE This Rug!
I'm thinking I could pull this off in Sid's room, but if I don't put it in his room, I'm definitely going to put it in mine.
Second runner up for his room is
Both carpets come from Flor.com as separate tiles that you peice together. I think this will be a god-send in a nursery simply for the ease of cleaning. Spill something? Just pop the tile up and throw it in the bathtub.
Second runner up for his room is
Both carpets come from Flor.com as separate tiles that you peice together. I think this will be a god-send in a nursery simply for the ease of cleaning. Spill something? Just pop the tile up and throw it in the bathtub.
26 Weeks
And I offically have only 98 days to go! For some reason, I thought today was the 100 days left mark, but I have been corrected by that snarky little baby-ticker down at the bottom of this page that I in fact only lack 98 days. And my palms are now sweaty.
Onto the update.
The network of nerves in your baby's ears is better developed and more sensitive than before. He may now be able to hear both your voice and your partner's as you chat with each other. He's inhaling and exhaling small amounts of amniotic fluid, which is essential for the development of his lungs. These so-called breathing movements are also good practice for when he's born and takes that first gulp of air. And he's continuing to put on baby fat. He now weighs about a pound and two-thirds and measures 14 inches (an English hothouse cucumber) from head to heel. If you're having a boy, his testicles are beginning to descend into his scrotum — a trip that will take about two to three days.
If only my stomach were that flat...
AND for the survey, that has become somewhat monotonous, but I still continue to fill it out every week ;p
How far along? 26 down, 14 to go!
Total weight gain/loss: Somewhere last week I lost 2 lbs, putting me at 18 lbs total.
Maternity clothes? Yes. I'll omit this question next week, since I've already taken 20 seconds to repond to it, and those are 20 seconds I'll never get back.
Stretch marks? Ugh, yes... and not letting up.
Sleep: Getting better. I think I am now sleep walking, because I haven't woken up once in the past 3 days to go to the bathroom.
Best moment this week: Brian was soooo helpful around the house this past Saturday.
Movement: Getting into a pattern. He's still sleeping all day and going nuts when it's my bedtime.
Food cravings: Edy's fruit bars, but the grape ones this week. And seafood, especially raw oysters.
Gender: See answer to the maternity clothes.
Labor Signs: Nada
Belly Button in or out? In and stretching.
What I miss: Raspberry lambic.
What I am looking forward to: Getting the nursery ready. Still.
Weekly Wisdom: When your back starts to hurt, that's a good time to stop.
Milestones: Sid had the hiccups yesterday. Poor little dude:(
Onto the update.
The network of nerves in your baby's ears is better developed and more sensitive than before. He may now be able to hear both your voice and your partner's as you chat with each other. He's inhaling and exhaling small amounts of amniotic fluid, which is essential for the development of his lungs. These so-called breathing movements are also good practice for when he's born and takes that first gulp of air. And he's continuing to put on baby fat. He now weighs about a pound and two-thirds and measures 14 inches (an English hothouse cucumber) from head to heel. If you're having a boy, his testicles are beginning to descend into his scrotum — a trip that will take about two to three days.
If only my stomach were that flat...
AND for the survey, that has become somewhat monotonous, but I still continue to fill it out every week ;p
How far along? 26 down, 14 to go!
Total weight gain/loss: Somewhere last week I lost 2 lbs, putting me at 18 lbs total.
Maternity clothes? Yes. I'll omit this question next week, since I've already taken 20 seconds to repond to it, and those are 20 seconds I'll never get back.
Stretch marks? Ugh, yes... and not letting up.
Sleep: Getting better. I think I am now sleep walking, because I haven't woken up once in the past 3 days to go to the bathroom.
Best moment this week: Brian was soooo helpful around the house this past Saturday.
Movement: Getting into a pattern. He's still sleeping all day and going nuts when it's my bedtime.
Food cravings: Edy's fruit bars, but the grape ones this week. And seafood, especially raw oysters.
Gender: See answer to the maternity clothes.
Labor Signs: Nada
Belly Button in or out? In and stretching.
What I miss: Raspberry lambic.
What I am looking forward to: Getting the nursery ready. Still.
Weekly Wisdom: When your back starts to hurt, that's a good time to stop.
Milestones: Sid had the hiccups yesterday. Poor little dude:(
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