Quick update.
We're FINALLY 9 months...or 37 weeks.
Our ultrasound photos from 2 weeks ago were sent to our OB, who we met with last week. The plan right now is not to let us go to full term. We'll go again on Tuesday to the doctors and they'll send us for another ultrasound (hopefully this week). But they're thinking they'll induce at 39 weeks if she doesn't come before then, allowing us a trial labor with the plan to do a c-section if there are any complications.
She's at a good position right now and I'm progressing nicely, but definitely don't think it'll happen in the next few days.
So, two weeks is the plan right now.
Two LONG weeks.
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Friday, May 27, 2011
I Swear We're Clean People...
Yes, we have had mice in the winter. But truly, we're pretty clean people...despite the evidence around us.
No lie, I'm generally okay with spiders (having been to third world countries where the spiders sleep in your bed with you at night...you get over your achrinaphobia pretty quickly). But I FREAKED out with this one. Good thing Rob was at work, because it was a pretty embarrassing sight, me armed with one of Rob's shoes and ant spray. Ant spray was all we had, so my plan was to spray and startle it, at a height I could reach, and HIT it with the shoe. Didn't quite work out like I planned, but it's gone. Not without further freaking out and embarrassing involuntary noises coming from my mouth - but done and done.
It looks small in the pictures, but I assure you - it was BIG.
We live in the stinkin' suburbs. How the heck did a raccoon get out here? Dirty creatures.
Rob was there to scare this guy away...which was good, because I googled "how to deal with raccoons." Word of wisdom in case this ever happens to you - don't google "how to deal with raccoons." You'll end up more scared than you started out.
Any tips on how to deal with creatures around your house?
No lie, I'm generally okay with spiders (having been to third world countries where the spiders sleep in your bed with you at night...you get over your achrinaphobia pretty quickly). But I FREAKED out with this one. Good thing Rob was at work, because it was a pretty embarrassing sight, me armed with one of Rob's shoes and ant spray. Ant spray was all we had, so my plan was to spray and startle it, at a height I could reach, and HIT it with the shoe. Didn't quite work out like I planned, but it's gone. Not without further freaking out and embarrassing involuntary noises coming from my mouth - but done and done.
It looks small in the pictures, but I assure you - it was BIG.
Then there was this gem:
Rob was there to scare this guy away...which was good, because I googled "how to deal with raccoons." Word of wisdom in case this ever happens to you - don't google "how to deal with raccoons." You'll end up more scared than you started out.
Any tips on how to deal with creatures around your house?
Monday, May 16, 2011
35 Weeks
I went to the OB last week and she was (once again) aware of the size of the baby. So, our doctor sent us to get a good ultrasound to have a more accurate idea of how big she really is.
So far, everything looks great! Unfortunately, while Chum appears healthy, she's squished enough that her hands are by her face and it was hard to get great pictures of her face. Certainly, as she showed at our 20 week appointment, she's her father's daughter - and though she had more room back then, these pictures are strangely similar with her hands (seemingly intentionally) covering her face.
Leave it to our kid to have chubby cheeks, thighs, and even hands while still in the womb. And apparently a head full of hair!!! I'm trying not to get too excited about the hair - until she comes - but am more amazed at the technology that can see her hair even now. AND...while the ultrasound can't be completely accurate, it looks like Chumbelina is weighing about 6 lbs. 15 oz. right now (while the suggested weight at 35 weeks is 5 lbs. 4 oz.). Averages would say that while we're 35 weeks, Chum is measuring at the size of a 38 week old.
Current Status: the ultrasound pictures will be sent to our OB, who we'll see again next week. They'll probably watch Chum's growth for a few more weeks (to see if she continues to grow at this rate), before making a decision about an induction or c-section date.
Won't be long now....
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Favorite Things
Walking through the mall with my husband a few weeks ago, I did a double take, stopped in my tracks, and turned around...making a beeline to Starbucks.
What did I see? It was none other than a sign for the *new* Mocha Coconut Frappuccino!!! Here's the kicker - this product is NOT new. No lie, the Mocha Coconut Frappuccino was the featured summer drink at Starbucks the summer of 2001 - yes, 10 years ago. How do I know this? Because it was my favorite thing ever - and made such an impression on me that 10 years later I stopped in my tracks to go get one!
This past week was "Happy Hour" at Starbucks, where all Frappuccinos were half off during certain hours of the day. I went to take advantage of said deal (don't worry, I ordered decaf) and they had these little puppies for customers. Frappuccino shots. Marketing genus!
The embarrassing part - I'd already ordered when I grabbed this little guy. It didn't entice me to buy something - but seemed like a perk for already having purchased my drink.
Yes, it's going to be a good - but expensive - summer!
What did I see? It was none other than a sign for the *new* Mocha Coconut Frappuccino!!! Here's the kicker - this product is NOT new. No lie, the Mocha Coconut Frappuccino was the featured summer drink at Starbucks the summer of 2001 - yes, 10 years ago. How do I know this? Because it was my favorite thing ever - and made such an impression on me that 10 years later I stopped in my tracks to go get one!
This past week was "Happy Hour" at Starbucks, where all Frappuccinos were half off during certain hours of the day. I went to take advantage of said deal (don't worry, I ordered decaf) and they had these little puppies for customers. Frappuccino shots. Marketing genus!
The embarrassing part - I'd already ordered when I grabbed this little guy. It didn't entice me to buy something - but seemed like a perk for already having purchased my drink.
Yes, it's going to be a good - but expensive - summer!
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Happy Mother's Day!
It's a funny thing, Mother's Day.
A day to celebrate the women in our lives...give them gifts and tell them the things we usually neglect to say every other day the rest of the year.
In some ways, the task is enormous - how to you sum up and say thank you for everything that your mother has done for you over the past year...and throughout your whole life for that matter?
Scripture speaks significantly about the role of the mother in the family - heck, honoring your parents is the first commandment with a promise. Her children arise and call her 'blessed.' Even Timothy, Paul's right hand man, is praised for his faith - with his spiritual genealogy credited to his mother and grandmother.
In thinking through this Mother's Day - I want to say thank you to my mom and the others who have supported me throughout my life. I am blessed with 2 loving grandmothers who have been there for every elementary school orchestra concert and birthday party throughout my life. I also have a grandmother-in-law, who has been a joy for me to get to know and share with Rob. And...I have a wonderful mother-in-law - who has welcomed me into her family, supported, loved, and encouraged me over these past years. She has been a great mother to my husband, instilling in him values, character, and a tender lovingkindness that has been nurtured throughout his life. Thank you all. I love you!
And to my mom:
You're the best. While I could not choose to be your daughter, I am thankful to God that He chose to plop me into your family - and I would choose you as my mother any day. I learn from you daily and am overwhelmed by your love and support. It is a joy to serve with you and I see evidence each day of the values that you helped instill in me.
As we prepare to have our own daughter, I see more and more what you have done to gently and lovingly encourage and direct me throughout my life - always showing me respect and allowing me to be my own person, while prompting me toward Christ and living out an example of what it looks like to be a godly woman. I love you.
Also you're really fun and get my jokes.
A day to celebrate the women in our lives...give them gifts and tell them the things we usually neglect to say every other day the rest of the year.
In some ways, the task is enormous - how to you sum up and say thank you for everything that your mother has done for you over the past year...and throughout your whole life for that matter?
Scripture speaks significantly about the role of the mother in the family - heck, honoring your parents is the first commandment with a promise. Her children arise and call her 'blessed.' Even Timothy, Paul's right hand man, is praised for his faith - with his spiritual genealogy credited to his mother and grandmother.
In thinking through this Mother's Day - I want to say thank you to my mom and the others who have supported me throughout my life. I am blessed with 2 loving grandmothers who have been there for every elementary school orchestra concert and birthday party throughout my life. I also have a grandmother-in-law, who has been a joy for me to get to know and share with Rob. And...I have a wonderful mother-in-law - who has welcomed me into her family, supported, loved, and encouraged me over these past years. She has been a great mother to my husband, instilling in him values, character, and a tender lovingkindness that has been nurtured throughout his life. Thank you all. I love you!
And to my mom:
You're the best. While I could not choose to be your daughter, I am thankful to God that He chose to plop me into your family - and I would choose you as my mother any day. I learn from you daily and am overwhelmed by your love and support. It is a joy to serve with you and I see evidence each day of the values that you helped instill in me.
As we prepare to have our own daughter, I see more and more what you have done to gently and lovingly encourage and direct me throughout my life - always showing me respect and allowing me to be my own person, while prompting me toward Christ and living out an example of what it looks like to be a godly woman. I love you.
Also you're really fun and get my jokes.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Liberty Sign Guy
Okay.
You know the sign holders? It seems to be a weird new thing to have people sit out and hold signs for stores/restaurants as a means of advertising and/or charity. But they're everywhere.
However, all sign guys are not created equal.
Weekday afternoons - probably 2ish-6ish (over rush hour) - there is almost always a guy on the corner of Route 7 and Countryside Boulevard who is to die for!
The Liberty Sign Guy.
Complete with the Statue of Liberty muumuu and mask - this guy is incredible! He dances, waves, spins the sign. Literally, he brings his own oiled board so he can quasi-break dance and moonwalk at that street corner with his sign. I look at him often and think, "He must be EXHAUSTED when he's done every afternoon!" and also, "Where do they even find people to hold the signs? I would totally be a reference for this guy if I had a stinkin' clue where they come from."
Here's the thing. Yesterday, I drove by and he wasn't there!!!! I was legitimately disappointed...but to be honest, this guy has serious sign holding potential. My hope, amid my disappointment, is that he has found a way to step up the sign holding latter somewhere and has been discovered by some talent agency.
This guy has big skills, but I will miss him.
You know the sign holders? It seems to be a weird new thing to have people sit out and hold signs for stores/restaurants as a means of advertising and/or charity. But they're everywhere.
However, all sign guys are not created equal.
Weekday afternoons - probably 2ish-6ish (over rush hour) - there is almost always a guy on the corner of Route 7 and Countryside Boulevard who is to die for!
The Liberty Sign Guy.
Complete with the Statue of Liberty muumuu and mask - this guy is incredible! He dances, waves, spins the sign. Literally, he brings his own oiled board so he can quasi-break dance and moonwalk at that street corner with his sign. I look at him often and think, "He must be EXHAUSTED when he's done every afternoon!" and also, "Where do they even find people to hold the signs? I would totally be a reference for this guy if I had a stinkin' clue where they come from."
Here's the thing. Yesterday, I drove by and he wasn't there!!!! I was legitimately disappointed...but to be honest, this guy has serious sign holding potential. My hope, amid my disappointment, is that he has found a way to step up the sign holding latter somewhere and has been discovered by some talent agency.
This guy has big skills, but I will miss him.
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Keeping it Real
Here's the description of Chum's development this week from www.babycenter.com.
"This week, your baby weighs a little over 4 pounds and has passed the 17-inch mark. She's rapidly losing that wrinkled, alien look and her skeleton is hardening."
At least I'm not the only one who thinks unborn babies are kind of like aliens. Both the pictures on the inside, and the weird body parts that stick out of my belly, visible from the outside - look like an alien invasion.
In other news: We're at 33 weeks (8 months) and counting. At 33 weeks, babies are supposed to be the side of a pineapple, but we'll know better when we go back to the doctors next week where Chum is at and what the remainder of this pregnancy will look like.
"This week, your baby weighs a little over 4 pounds and has passed the 17-inch mark. She's rapidly losing that wrinkled, alien look and her skeleton is hardening."
At least I'm not the only one who thinks unborn babies are kind of like aliens. Both the pictures on the inside, and the weird body parts that stick out of my belly, visible from the outside - look like an alien invasion.
In other news: We're at 33 weeks (8 months) and counting. At 33 weeks, babies are supposed to be the side of a pineapple, but we'll know better when we go back to the doctors next week where Chum is at and what the remainder of this pregnancy will look like.
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