lullaby
Tuesday, August 26, 2008Josh and I had the last half of our breastfeeding class last night. The instructor was saying how there have been so many babies born in the hospital recently. She was saying that as she walked in she had heard the lullaby play over the loudspeaker. (The hospital plays a short lullaby every time a baby is born.) Halfway through class the lullaby played and then again at the end of class! I couldn't help but tear up a little bit thinking about how soon that was going to be playing for Josh and I. Only seven more weeks... Labels: bakin' a bun
one step closer
Tuesday, August 19, 2008Last night Josh and I took our first baby-related class through the hospital. We go again next Monday night to finish up Breastfeeding Basics. After this class we're taking Child Birthing and then my due date is just right around the corner! When we arrived I had to find the bathroom first thing. As we wandered around the lobby, another pregnant lady turned the corner. She took one look at me, smiled and said, "The bathrooms are that way". Josh couldn't help but laugh. Labels: bakin' a bun
The class itself was really informational. The first handout they passed out about the benefits of breast milk over formula was enough to convince me (not that I needed convincing). We also watched a video that made the process seem a bit easier than everything I had read. It's so much better to watch examples than just read about them.
During the first 45 minutes of class, Baby was kicking and moving like CRAZY. I was twitching and jumping the whole time. Josh said afterward that he thinks the baby is clairvoyant like my mom and could sense all the other babies in the room. Like, "Woohoo! Let's go play guys!". Or he thought the kid is going to take after me and be really excited about eating.
Internet, meet my kid...
Wednesday, August 13, 2008On Friday, Josh and I went to my doctor's office for our 30 week ultrasound. Baby weighed in at 3 pounds 13 ounces. Sounds huge to me but the tech said I was pretty much right on target. I think we were measuring about five days ahead. When the technician first put the wand on my belly she went right to the head and we could see it's mouth moving. I couldn't help but gasp because it was so clear and easy to see. We got to see the little feet moving (which I feel ALL the time). Also it looks like our little one is pretty limber because we watched it move it's foot towards it's mouth. The technician says it looks like Baby has hair and is very cute. I, of course, believe her. Labels: bakin' a bun
We have decided on names and told quite a few people. So Internet, I'd like you to meet either Jasper Joshua Knight or Piper Elaine Knight.
common conversation
Friday, August 08, 2008This drives me absolutely crazy. Labels: bakin' a bun
Lady: "You know, giving birth wasn't actually that bad. The drugs really helped."
Me: "Well actually, I want to have a natural birth."
Lady: "Oh sure, that's what you say now. You'll change your mind."
AHHH! Why can I not just know that's what I want to do??? If my little tiny momma pushed an 8 pound 5 ounce baby (my brother) out without screaming or drugs... I know I can do it too. (Of course, I hope Baby is a little smaller than that.)
thirty weeks misc
Wednesday, August 06, 2008Labels: bakin' a bun
- I love cucumbers! A little mayo, some red onion mixed in...so yummy. I can't get enough.
- I no longer crave hot dogs. Also, slightly rare meat (that Josh likes) makes me nauseous.
- My upper belly has been hurting. I can only imagine that the little one is stretching it's legs out.
- I keep getting even more excited when I remember I'll get to do newborn pictures after Baby is born!
- According to one of the pregnancy websites, Kid weighs almost three pounds and is 15 inches long. Where is it hiding!?
- Our crib has STILL not arrived from Target. My parents ordered it on June 26th. We got the mattress for it weeks ago so at least Baby won't have to sleep on the floor.
- Working at slowing down a bit...mainly out of necessity. One lady said that I definitely should be because I've got to take care of that little one. Another commented that "sitting on your duff during pregnancy only makes it go slower". Not sure how being less busy equals sitting on your duff. I watched a little TV last night for the first time in weeks.
- Four and a half more weeks until the last wedding of the year. It'll be smooth sailing after that!
- Wondering how you go about "interviewing" a pediatrician...
- I had a dream last night that we had a boy.
- I'm pretty sure Baby kicked Bebo the other day. Bebo was snuggled up against my belly when Baby started kicking. Bebo whipped his head around at me like what in the world are you doing? I told him that he should probably get used to it.
- More and more it is all becoming more real. Josh and I say at least once a week, "We're having a baby!" in that shocked-I-can't-believe-it-way. Thinking about being a mom to a little one is so emotionally overwhelming (and I don't think it's just the pregnancy hormones)...I simply cannot wait.
random pregnant thoughts
Wednesday, July 30, 2008Labels: bakin' a bun
Yesterday Josh and I had our yearly checkups at the eye doctor. The nurse took me back and was going through my health history. She said, "Are you taking any medication now?". I said that I wasn't. She looked at me like I was obviously forgetting something and said, "What about your birth control?". Now I know I'm not huge but I do think I'm finally looking pregnant. I patted my belly and said, "Uh no. I'm 7 months pregnant". "Oh!"
My doctor's office called me to let me know that I do not have gestational diabetes. Honestly I didn't really think I did (not that you can tell). I was sure though that I would fail the one hour test and have to go back in for the three hour test. I just didn't know how I would go three hours without eating. Luckily I passed!
Josh often pats my belly but yesterday he started scratching it. I told him that it feels really good! (Kind of like getting your back scratched.) He practically shouted, "Really!? Why didn't you tell me sooner?" Later in the evening he tried bribing me to do something for him by saying he would scratch my belly.
It was mentioned by my husband that since getting pregnant I'm a little harder to read than usual. He said that he just didn't know what I was thinking most times. I told him it was actually really simple. I usually am thinking about one of three things: 1)what should I be working on 2)when can I sleep again, or 3) when can I eat again.
third trimester, where did you come from?
Wednesday, July 23, 2008Today is my 28th week of pregnancy, which also marks entering the third trimester. Labels: bakin' a bun
Things I like about pregnancy:
1. my hair - My hair doesn't fall out like usual and it's growing so fast.
2. my belly - Although some days I just feel like I look chubby, I am finally getting to a place that I think people can tell I'm pregnant!
3. getting kicked - I'm pretty sure I pushed a little foot out of my ribs yesterday. Sometimes it hurts but I absolutely love it. Josh and I watched my belly move like a wave last night. He laughs out loud when the kid kicks me hard.
4. how excited my parents are
5. people touching my belly - Ok, really it's just my mom so far but it doesn't bother me at all. I mean, I want to touch pregnant bellies so why shouldn't other people. There's a baby growing in there!
6. the smiles from other pregnant women - Over the weekend Josh and I were in Old Navy and I was lamenting about the lack of clothing in their maternity section. Another couple was scouring the clearance section. The other momma-to-be looked over at me, smiled and it was almost like we were sharing a secret.
7. being asked how I'm feeling - I've heard pregnant women complain that they get asked how they're feeling all the time or when they're due or what they're having. To me I think it's pretty amazing that people I don't even know are interested enough/care enough to ask. I love talking about being pregnant so it works out!
8. the way my husband looks at me
Things I don't really care for about pregnancy:
1. swollen feet - Enough said.
2. the gas
3. shortness of breath - This is a new one but have noticed it recently.
4. having only one pair of jeans that I like myself in
5. the bloody nose I get most mornings
Honestly I could have kept going on the things I like list. The things I don't like are so minor and insignificant to it all. Maybe I've had an easy pregnancy but I really can't complain about much. I love being pregnant and all that it means. Sure there are times that things are difficult (like hoofing it out in the heat for a photo session)... But it's SO WORTH IT.
I'm trying to enjoy every minute because there are only 12 weeks left until I can hold my little miracle.
losing things...or maybe just my mind
Wednesday, July 16, 2008My compression socks have really been a huge help when dealing with swollen feet. If I notice that my feet are getting a little swollen I will wear them for a day or so and the swelling will go down. It seems I have to do this about once a week but that's much better than having fat feet that hurt all the time. Sometime between Saturday and today I lost my wonderful compression socks. Last night Josh and I looked EVERYWHERE. They were nowhere to be found. It just figures because my feet are huge today and hurting already. Mostly I'm frustrated because I just don't lose things. Labels: bakin' a bun
When I first got pregnant I was warned by numerous older women of a symptom one lady called "Pregnancy Brain Drain". I thought it was a little ridiculous that pregnant women were blaming pregnancy for being forgetful. And now here I am one week from the third trimester and I can't hardly remember what I ate for breakfast this morning, let alone where I put my compression socks that I really need!
I have absolutely no explanation for it except that it's a symptom of pregnancy. Josh says he's sure my compression socks will turn up...probably in about four months. Perfect, just when I don't need them anymore. Hopefully I'll have found my mind by then too!
so real
Tuesday, July 08, 2008Labels: bakin' a bun
Yesterday I registered Josh and I for a childbirth class through our hospital. For three evenings in September "mothers & their support persons learn about the labor & birth process, methods of relaxation, breathing & pushing techniques, and available pain medication and preparing for the unexpected cesarean birth". Thinking about the actual labor made this whole thing very real and I'll admit, slightly scary.
Today marks double digits for our countdown. Pam and Chris gave us a little counter that counts down the days until your due date. Today is 99 days. Mostly though I'm not feeling scared to deliver, I just feel overwhelmed right now because I have so much to do before Baby comes. I'm trying to take one day at a time and get one more thing marked off my list.
kick your momma
Monday, June 30, 2008On Saturday night I laid down to go to bed and as usual the baby started kicking. Josh put both hands on my belly and leaned in close to talk to the baby. He was asking how the baby was doing, if it was growing a lot... I was feeling the kid move but Josh couldn't yet. Then he says, "How's the weather in there? Good?" WHAM! Huge kick right to Josh's hand. His eyes got enormous and he looked at me. I couldn't help but tear up and Josh got goosebumps. It's moments like that where I really just try to soak it up and realize I am in the moment. Labels: bakin' a bun
Of course moments like 4:30 this morning when I laid awake for an hour because the kid was moving so much...well, those are some moments I might not think about again. Honestly though I love every minute of all of this. And I love that Josh talks to my belly these days. Whenever he does he usually ends with, "Kick your momma!".
24 weeks
Wednesday, June 25, 2008Today I am twenty-four weeks along. That means I have only 16 weeks left. [Insert slight panicky feeling.] We've been so busy that time is just flying by. I keep thinking that October is SO far away but yeah, not so much. Labels: bakin' a bun
Some big things we need to get done:
1. Figure out the crib situation. The crib that my parents used with me and my brother is in my garage. It needs some work. Josh says he can do it and is pretty determined. And yet, it sits in the garage... Last night Josh said that maybe we should just buy a new crib. If he can't decide, then we're really in trouble.
2. Finish the rest of the baby's room. We still need a chair, little side table to go next to the chair, curtains, the rest of the decorations I want to get.
3. Register. Yikes. I am so not prepared for this. Josh and I are researchers. Pretty much every purchase we make gets at least a little research on Consumer Reports or some other googling. I have no idea what car seat I want to put my little one in or what other baby gear we need.
4. Finish reading the pile of baby books. This goes along with the fact that Josh and I are researchers. The thought of bringing a baby home before reading about all of the different sleep methods boggles my mind.
Sidenote:
Last night Josh drove me over to Dairy Queen so I could get the cotton candy blizzard I've been craving. I could only eat about half of it so we stopped by my folks when we got back in town. I knew my mom would help me eat it. As we pulled up to my parent's house I realized there was a little league game going on. (My parents backyard is next to a little league diamond.) I said, "Josh! There's a little league game! That means we could get some of their popcorn!! You know how it's so good to eat something salty and crunchy after ice cream??". I didn't get a reply from Josh, he just laughed and laughed. Finally I realized, "Uh, I sounded really pregnant there, didn't I?"
loophole
Friday, June 20, 2008The first time shopping for maternity clothes is an experience for anyone and mine was no exception. My mom had convinced me that I needed my first pair of maternity jeans as most of my jeans were becoming tight in the waist. We headed into Motherhood Maternity where we were greeted by an over-zealous saleslady. She explained the different styles of jeans to me and helped find a couple sizes. After trying on a few pair I settled on one pair that I liked so we headed to the checkout. While waiting to checkout, the saleslady came up to us and asked where the rest of the jeans were. Confused, my mom and I said that we left them in the fitting room (like we were told to do). She bustled around hyperly and said that she thought there was more (even eyeing my mom's bag!). Sidenote: I don't know that I have ever met a single person who could accuse my sweet little momma of stealing. We described the jeans and when she gave them to us, she seemed somewhat satisfied. Labels: bakin' a bun
Once checking out, I found out that Motherhood (besides accusing their shoppers of stealing) also has the worst return policy of any other store. Every sale item is considered final purchase and everything else you have 10 days to return it. I mostly shop sales so that was out for me. Considering in the beginning you have little idea how you'll look in 1 month time, I can't imagine having only 10 days to return something!
I was so frustrated by my shopping experience there that I wrote a letter to tell them. Surprisingly I received a voicemail from a regional manager just days later. Unfortunately this was in the middle of our move and I misplaced the phone number. The voicemail said that she would call again in a couple days if she didn't hear back. I never got another call.
Now I just don't shop there. I have principles, you know. The one problem is that cute maternity clothes are still kind of hard to find when shopping at the mall. Luckily I did find a slight loophole in my "No shopping at Motherhood" principle... Gordman's sells Motherhood maternity clothes. I have been able to find a few shirts I liked that are the Motherhood brand. But now I can purchase them through a store with a decent return policy and a place that doesn't accuse me of stealing.
I just look at the whole situation from the place that I'm desperate. I need clothes that fit! It's a lot harder and more frustrating than I thought it would be to find maternity clothes...
Edited (1:18pm): As I laid down for my quick lunchtime snooze, the phone rang. I hear a voice say, "Hello, this is Jenn. I am calling with a prerecorded message from Motherhood Maternity to tell you about our Secret Fit Belly jeans". What kind of timing is that!?
i want one
Friday, June 13, 2008Labels: bakin' a bun
Josh and I met little CJ last night. He's just adorable. It's a good thing that I'm pregnant already because my baby fever advisory system would be through the roof.
The whole baby thing kind of boggles my mind. I mean, how amazing that this little tiny person grew in Pam's belly for nine months and now is out in the world. It's hard not to be amazed by that little miracle.
it's always something
Thursday, June 12, 2008This morning after I got ready for work I looked in the mirror. I was actually having a good hair day. Wearing one of my new maternity shirts with a bracelet to coordinate, I was feeling pretty good. Labels: bakin' a bun
And then I put on my old lady compression socks to keep the swollen feet down....
some new things
Monday, June 09, 2008Labels: bakin' a bun
- Josh now rubs my belly. First time in my life I'm okay with that.
- Baby occasionally kicks me so hard I gasp.
- I have had the maddest craving for a huge piece of greasy pizza. So bad...
- We have settled on a boy's name. Still a little undecided on a girl's name...names coming soon!
- The sonogram on Friday was awesome. Baby weighs 1 pound 1 ounce already! We got to see it move a bunch, open its hand from a fist, possibly suck its thumb. The technician and doctor have both agreed that this kid is active. For sure!
music in the womb
Friday, June 06, 2008A couple of weeks ago my pregnancy journal stated that the baby can now hear what is going on outside of the womb. I decided that I should definitely play some music for the kiddo. (Yes, I realize this is completely cliche and somewhat dorky. But research has shown that there are some benefits to doing this.) On Wednesday I started a playlist in iTunes that I could transfer over to my iPod. What started out as a few classical songs turned into the musical education of my unborn child. Labels: bakin' a bun, music
I was picking through the classical music in our library when I came upon "Video Killed the Radio Star". I thought, "That would be really cool if my kid knew that song". So I added it to the playlist which then of course snowballed. There had to be some Ben Folds, Elton John, oldies, uh hello...Frank Sinatra, Jack Johnson... (I avoided anything that was a lot of bass or too harsh sounding.) I now have 4.6 hours of songs to play. Who knows what I'd have if I tackled our cd collection!
If research is correct the baby will be comforted by some of these songs after it is born. Let's face it, who wouldn't want their kid to be comforted by Stevie Wonder and REO Speedwagon?
taking the test
Monday, June 02, 2008Labels: bakin' a bun
Josh and I have been ready for kids pretty much since the day we got married. It's just always been something we wanted. We knew we had to wait until Josh was done with school and working a stable job. Last year we felt like we were slowly getting to a place where we could seriously consider kids. Although at times we thought we'd just go for it, we (responsibly) waited until we were a little more financially set. We decided that January was going to be our month to start. I even started tracking my basal temperature in November so we would be prepared. (Once we set our minds to something, we get determined!)
The pretty crazy thing is that I knew from day one that we got pregnant. Five days after (still too early to test), I remember saying to Josh "I think I'm pregnant". He replied, "I think so too". The pregnancy tests I had were calling for me but I kept waiting. I tried to convince Josh to let me test on the 9th day after but he was determined that we wait until 10 days. (Which also happened to be his birthday.) Those were the longest ten days of my life! (For those who haven't tried to conceive, many women call this time period 2WW as in "two week wait"...and it sucks.)
The morning of his birthday I woke up around 6:30 and quickly took my temperature hoping for a still elevated temp. My temperature was still high (a sign of pregnancy) so I ran to the bathroom. Of course I had to pee so bad but I was determined to do that test. Those darn wrappers are impossible to get open! Finally I ripped it open with my teeth and took the test. I laid it on the sink and right away the control line came up. I thought, "Oh crap, it's going to be negative." But then, wait...a faint pink line was already appearing??? My heart started to pound and my hands were shaking. I said out loud, "Calm down, Kimberly. Wait the recommended time." I decided to head out to the kitchen for a drink of water.
When I finally couldn't wait any longer, I went back to the bathroom. I picked up the test. Sure enough, two pink lines. Holy crap, I'm pregnant. So I paced around the apartment for five minutes trying to decide if I should wake Josh up, how I would tell him, what I would say... Finally I hopped into bed and nudged him a little.
"Josh... Josh... Happy birthday!"
Josh smiled sleepily.
"Guess what? You're going to be a daddy!"
His eyes got huge and he pulled me into a hug.
I'm pretty sure that's the best birthday present I could ever give him. I won't even try topping it next year.
pregnancy casualty #1 - cankles
Thursday, May 29, 2008On Monday I noticed that my feet were kind of bothering me. As I pulled a foot up to take a look I was shocked at how fat it was. Ack, both feet were really swollen. It's pretty early in the pregnancy to already have swollen feet so I think it was a combination of many things that caused it. The cute little heels I wore on Sunday, the sudden hot weather we experienced over the weekend, all of those darn salty potato chips I ate, all of the water I should have but didn't drink and being on my feet all day Monday... Labels: bakin' a bun
Josh gave me a little foot massage the other night and I couldn't help but cry when I looked at my throbbing fat feet and cankles. Luckily they seem to be improving! I've been keeping my once-cute feet propped up whenever I can and they look loads better today. I'm not taking any chances though, no more chips or foods high in sodium for me.
One more pregnancy symptom I can check off the list that I have experienced... No need to experience that again!
ultrasound
Tuesday, May 27, 2008Labels: bakin' a bun
Last doctor's appointment my kid was being ornery, seems that my ultrasound appointment wasn't going to be any different! The technician said Baby was laying with its face to my back so she wasn't sure how good of pictures we would get. Although she jiggled my belly, had me lay on my side...that kid would not roll over! The tech was able to measure everything and our little one has no markers for Down Syndrome and the heart measured good. The heart rate was back up in the 160's and we did get to see it move its hand up to the face.
The really cool thing is that because my kid was being difficult when we go back on June 6th the technician is going to do another sonogram to try to get some better pictures! Also, my official due date is October 15th. The little squirt was measuring exactly where I thought it should be.
pregnancy in numbers
Thursday, May 22, 20086 - hot dogs eaten in the past two months Labels: bakin' a bun
1 - hot dog eaten in 2007 (just for reference)
4 - times during the day I wish for ice cream
3 - times during the day I stop myself from eating ice cream
19 - weeks to go
5 - non-maternity shirts that still fit
2 - non-maternity shirts that still fit and look okay
2 - pants that I can now wear
7 - number of times a week I get asked how I'm feeling by random people
1 - day until our ultrasound
3 - books on their way from Amazon about babies
countless - trips to the bathroom during the day
knitted gift
Thursday, May 15, 2008Labels: bakin' a bun, the one with friends
When my friend Emmy Lou found out we were having a baby, she immediately asked if she could knit a sweater for it. Uh, yes...of course you can! So she wasted no time. I got the most wonderful package from her this week that included more goodies than just the sweater!
The sweater is just beautiful and so soft! I cannot wait to dress my baby in it. Oh and the matching leg warmers and booties. She also included a pair of socks and little stocking hat. They are just perfect and I really can't wait to put them to use.
Such a thoughtful and wonderful handmade gift! Thanks so much, Emmy Lou.
listening is believing?
Wednesday, May 14, 2008Labels: bakin' a bun
For those who didn't catch this on Flickr, I took a little video during our doctor's appointment Friday. You can hear Baby Knight's little heart beating away. At the appointment I first saw a student doctor who was shadowing my doctor. She came in and found the heartbeat right away. Seems that our little one is super active though because he/she would move away before she could get the heart rate to register. It took over a minute to get the heartbeat for only SIX seconds. We were all laughing when that little sound would fade away from the doppler. My doctor came in and got the rate right away. At the end of this video you can hear her say "140's. Perfect baby." Either we have a very active baby or just one that is already taking after its father and being very ornery!
things i worry about
Tuesday, May 06, 2008Throughout the past couple weeks, I have occasionally started to worry about certain things regarding my little one. Although I hate to worry, sometimes I can't help it. Here are a few things that I worry about: Labels: bakin' a bun
- How do we go about choosing a pediatrician?
- How will we find a day care provider? Watch out I may start crying if I think about this one for too long. Just doesn't seem like much out there in my community...
- Will I be able to wake up in the middle of the night for the baby and be able to function? (I am a notoriously heavy sleeper. Thank my mom who would vacuum when I slept as a baby. Note to self: clean while baby sleeps.)
- Will everyone think we're crazy treehuggers when we use cloth diapers and make our own baby food? Do I even care?
- How will we ever choose a name for our little one?
- Will I be a good mommy?
go with the flow
Monday, May 05, 2008On Saturday after taking a quick nap, I immediately woke up telling Josh all of the things I needed to get done. He wasn't thrilled with that so instead of telling me, he told the baby. Labels: all you need is love, bakin' a bun
"Baby, sometimes your mom gets a little rammy. She'll get all crazy listing the things she needs to do. My advice to you is to just go with the flow. When she's running around, just go with the flow. That's really the only thing you can do. I've learned to do that so I know you will too. Just go with the flow. Okay, I think that's all. I love you, Baby. Develop well."
choosing a name
Friday, April 11, 2008Labels: bakin' a bun
There is so much pressure when it comes to naming your child. Do you go for common or unique? Josh and I had decided early on that we both liked names that were classic but not super common. I don't want my kid to have a name that three other kids have in their class. That means that those Most Popular Names lists from recent years are more like Off Limits lists. Kind of a bummer too because I do like some of the names on them but we were really set against something too common.
Now that leaves unique... There are some crazy weird names in those baby name books. Did you know that Nikon is listed as a baby name? We decided that Nikon may be a bit much.
Another hard thing about picking a name is that everybody knows somebody by that name. "Oh I knew a girl in high school named Soandso. She was not a nice person". Hmm.... Well I don't want you to associate my baby with some obscure person you knew at one time.
In the end, Josh and I decided that we would not give out the name until we had settled on a boys and girls name. Once we are dead-set on two names, then we'll tell everyone. Until then, it's back to my lists.
exhaustion
Monday, April 07, 2008Labels: bakin' a bun
I spent about three weeks here, sleeping. The beginning of March brought the exhaustion I had heard pregnancy caused. I kind of thought I might sidestep it...no such luck. I seriously have never been more tired in my entire life. Luckily I think that phase is pretty much over with. I was able to do quite a bit of organizing and packing this weekend. I still can't do as much as I used to. I worked hard all yesterday afternoon until I realized I really needed a break. I had to pee again, my back was really hurting and it was so time for a snack. At least I'm not crashed on the bed, letting Josh pack us up... Now that could be stressful!
crib bedding
Tuesday, April 01, 2008Labels: bakin' a bun
A good year before Josh and I even were going to be trying to get pregnant, I fell in love with crib bedding by Dwell. It's called Motif Robin and it's just perfect. One thing I didn't like about it was the $384 price tag. I mean, come on...almost four hundred for just the crib bedding? I knew that I would never, could never justify that.
A few months after I happened across the Dwell bedding, I found out that Walmart was selling a modern line of crib beddings. I popped on over there and would you believe that there was one so similar?? The price tag? $79. Yes, please!
The day of our last doctor's appointment I read on Apartment Therapy - The Nursery that my crib bedding was on clearance for $39. Too good to pass up. So I told myself if everything went okay at the doctor's that I would order it. It came the other day and I am so happy with it. It's so exciting to have something purchased already. Now I think I'll be able to wait until we're moved into the house to buy anything else.
on the subject of food
Friday, March 28, 2008I pretty much go to sleep thinking about what I will eat for breakfast. Labels: bakin' a bun
Halfway through my morning I start to get excited for my lunch.
Immediately after lunch, I start thinking about what I will eat for supper.
that's quite the lunch
Wednesday, March 26, 2008I've never been a big eater. I don't really snack much and I eat average size portions at meals. Within the past month, all of that has changed. I love food! Everyone asks if I've been having any cravings. I mostly just crave meals. I don't want to snack or munch on little things. I want a well balanced meal! I used to make a bowl of soup for lunch and occasionally eat crackers with it. Now I make myself a large salad, some type of protein like chicken tenders, and then still eat "dessert". Labels: bakin' a bun
So far I'm doing okay on gaining weight so I'm just going to keep right on eating!
snippets
Wednesday, March 19, 2008When asked about his weekend by some coworkers, Josh said, "I got to hear my baby's heartbeat and got preapproved for a home loan". One of the coworkers responded, "Well aren't you just the American dream!" Labels: bakin' a bun
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Kimberly: Josh, aren't you so excited about Famous Dave's tonight?
Josh: I guess so.
K: You guess so???
J: Sorry, I just don't get as excited about food as you do these days.
K: Well you should, it's way more fun.
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After learning that we were pregnant, our friend Brett said, "Ooo, maybe I could be its nanny? I will at least teach it something! Like who's going to teach it how to play video games or to paint?"
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My dad sent me this article: 10 Worst Baby Names of 2007. Crap, Josh and I now have to start from scratch after learning our two top choices (Princess and Superman) are on the list.
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K: I don't think I'm really pregnant. I don't feel pregnant.
J: Oh really?
K: Okay, well except for the immense appetite, the complete and utter exhaustion, the sore boobs, the gas...
J: And the fact that you have TWO heartbeats right now???
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My mom is very concerned about what her grandchild will call her. Josh and I suggested that she go by "Grandmother" and my dad should just be called "Sir". All with a slight British accent... "Can we go to Grandmother and Sir's house?"
things going on with me that you may not know
Monday, March 17, 20081. I have cracker crumbs in all of my purses. Labels: bakin' a bun
2. I haven't cleaned my bathroom in three weeks.
3. My protective husband has become even more protective.
4. I can drink a gallon of chocolate milk in three days.
5. I've never looked forward to the month of October more in my life.
6. I have no concentration.
7. I have become a lunchtime napper.
8. I often say the phrase, "Well, What to Expect says..."
9. I got to hear a baby's heartbeat on a fetal Doppler.
10. If you haven't already guessed, I'm pregnant!
