Well,
I was good tummy-wise for a while, just being careful not to eat too much.
This morning, I got up for my 7am meeting and as soon as i picked up my jacket to put it on, i had to drop it all and go running to the bathroom. /sigh I ended up just going back to bed, wretched and moaning. Got better at about 8:30am and went to work with a baggie of crackers.
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=2310468
A couple days ago, D and I went to Walmart to price shop. We scoured the Baby section and after about half an hour, we were about to leave when i noticed a boxed dresses on clearance. It had a sticker of $90. It looked like an awesome deal, so we loaded it into the cart. When we got to the checkout, to our surprise, it came up to $45!!! We put it together and it is gorgeous. Yaay for thrifty and lucky shopping :-)
Also, mom got me a book for my birthday - What to expect when you're expecting. Great book! I also bought the BABY Bargains book - awesome and informative. ALL parents need that book, i swear!
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Sleep and food!
The last couple days have been wonderful in the eating category. I am a little nauseous off and on, but I am able to eat a full meal. I went out and bought fruits, fresh veggies, and other good for me and baby foods. Very nummy so far.
And yesterday, I had my 7am meeting and got up earrrly. But by 3:30pm, I was yawning in my meeting with an RA, apologizing if I was slowly sinking. As soon as we went our separate ways, I told my desk worker that I was "busy" napping and went straight home and fell into one of those deep breathing, warm, muscles relaxed naps until 5pm! It was wondrous. D was working until 5pm anyway and I had a heads up that he wouldn't wake me til then. Loved it! No dreams. just slllleeeeeeep. I then went to bed at around 9pm. hehe I guess I was ready to make up for some sleep lost.
This morning I felt so awake at 7am, I made D and I eggs and toast. Just now he sent me a note through our messenger "thank you for an eggcelent breakfast!! ". So cute and nerdy :-)
Tonight, one of my assistants are making donuts in their apartment. He's invited everyone. I am so craving a donut now, it is driving me up the wall =) Tonight at 7pm, we're going to a staff inservice to work through a session for help with the death of our resident. I am hoping this will be beneficial for everyone and help those that need it.
One of my staff are selling these Scentsy wickless candles. So far, I have loved the smell of a few of them and may get one for the apt. As most know, the residence halls don't allow open flames.
And yesterday, I had my 7am meeting and got up earrrly. But by 3:30pm, I was yawning in my meeting with an RA, apologizing if I was slowly sinking. As soon as we went our separate ways, I told my desk worker that I was "busy" napping and went straight home and fell into one of those deep breathing, warm, muscles relaxed naps until 5pm! It was wondrous. D was working until 5pm anyway and I had a heads up that he wouldn't wake me til then. Loved it! No dreams. just slllleeeeeeep. I then went to bed at around 9pm. hehe I guess I was ready to make up for some sleep lost.
This morning I felt so awake at 7am, I made D and I eggs and toast. Just now he sent me a note through our messenger "thank you for an eggcelent breakfast!! ". So cute and nerdy :-)
Tonight, one of my assistants are making donuts in their apartment. He's invited everyone. I am so craving a donut now, it is driving me up the wall =) Tonight at 7pm, we're going to a staff inservice to work through a session for help with the death of our resident. I am hoping this will be beneficial for everyone and help those that need it.
One of my staff are selling these Scentsy wickless candles. So far, I have loved the smell of a few of them and may get one for the apt. As most know, the residence halls don't allow open flames.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Bad night for sleep and long day
Sleeping last night was an ordeal. I didn't eat much yesterday, but I was feeling good and I used the steamvac on some old teddy bears that D and I brought out from storage. This killed my wrist and arms. So, last night, i could NOT sleep on my right, my back hurt and I didn't want to sleep on my back. Sleeping on my left was just plain umcomfortable. Woke up every hour. By 630am, I gave up and just got ready for work.
Had a meeting at Res Life at 8:15 and made some good decisions for support for staff and residents. So glad to have gotten some of this figured out.
Then, D was waiting in the car for me and so we drove to the clinic for him and I waited a few hours for him. I found some free books to download online and so downloaded 8 of them and began reading as I waited.
He did great and I took him home and ran to Res Life and then Oak for yet another set of paperwork for a HD selection process. Then, I went home, checked on D, and then went to a HC meeting.
We went to the grocery store and I stocked up on fruits, vegies, crackers and chicken. Seems I want fresh veggies BAD.
Had a meeting at Res Life at 8:15 and made some good decisions for support for staff and residents. So glad to have gotten some of this figured out.
Then, D was waiting in the car for me and so we drove to the clinic for him and I waited a few hours for him. I found some free books to download online and so downloaded 8 of them and began reading as I waited.
He did great and I took him home and ran to Res Life and then Oak for yet another set of paperwork for a HD selection process. Then, I went home, checked on D, and then went to a HC meeting.
We went to the grocery store and I stocked up on fruits, vegies, crackers and chicken. Seems I want fresh veggies BAD.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
To stencil or not to stencil
I am wondering if I should stencil around the room or not. However, I do want this Tree above the crib. I love it. I would add the more warm colors in the leaves, the blue/greens, some darker purples, etc.
My baby Mobile is another fun project for me. Since I am going medieval/old world fairy tale, I'd like a specific type of baby mobile.
What I'd like to find is an used mobile, one with music. Then, I may just snip off the existing mobile figures and put on my own. I am contemplating this set of medieval characters, but I'd like something even more whimsical. Dragons (cute of course), fairies, etc as well. Also need to make sure it is secure and safe for baby of course. These finger puppets are cute as well. Or the castle set... another set...
And, omg. Hats with ears... Ya gotta love it: Bunny, kitty, and more kitty! And since it will be a gamer baby, a N00Bl3t baby jumper.
I also decided to choose a curtain from Target. I was thinking of making them, but I have loved the Target curtains I've bought in the past and would like to have them again. This is the type of style and dark coloring I am looking at. The embroidery is beautiful and free-flowing.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Last night and this morning
I turned into miss weepy last night. I haven't cried much in the past year or so and I think I will blame the hormones. I am sure I am going through or passing through a phase in where you feel alone - like it's all happening to YOU and no one else knows what feelings are going through you.
Well, D had to sit and listen to all my worries, my feelings and finally I just told him that I would just have to be more outspoken with him and not try to hide any feelings - because I tried yesterday, and only one day made a HUGE burst of feelings pile up and fester.
Now I know. He gets to hear about it all. He did say that my excitement and talking about the baby makes it that much more exciting and less worrisome for him. (OMG, he opened up!)
This morning I ate a sugary cereal. I couldn't help it. But, I think I learned my lesson that I should eat breads to keep me from feeling nautious. I brought some Ritz with me to work :-)
Ah, and here are the colors we are pulling from - mostly - in this image you can see the different autumny colors. The top left vines have that purple color - not sure what to call that. But that may end up being the main accent color. The walls int he room are already that light buttery yellow color and we'll stick to that. The blues, greens and browns will be the supporting colors. We plan on garage sale hopping, going to auctions, etc. to find furniture. I will be borrowing my moms sewing machine to reupholster or make my own baby bedding, etc. I am excited that Sharon would like to make a quilt! If this picture helps any, that is what we are looking for. I can also go find the fabric for the quilt and try to match it with any curtain fabric (i plan on making my own).
This picture also has that purple/mauvy color.
Well, D had to sit and listen to all my worries, my feelings and finally I just told him that I would just have to be more outspoken with him and not try to hide any feelings - because I tried yesterday, and only one day made a HUGE burst of feelings pile up and fester.
Now I know. He gets to hear about it all. He did say that my excitement and talking about the baby makes it that much more exciting and less worrisome for him. (OMG, he opened up!)
This morning I ate a sugary cereal. I couldn't help it. But, I think I learned my lesson that I should eat breads to keep me from feeling nautious. I brought some Ritz with me to work :-)
Ah, and here are the colors we are pulling from - mostly - in this image you can see the different autumny colors. The top left vines have that purple color - not sure what to call that. But that may end up being the main accent color. The walls int he room are already that light buttery yellow color and we'll stick to that. The blues, greens and browns will be the supporting colors. We plan on garage sale hopping, going to auctions, etc. to find furniture. I will be borrowing my moms sewing machine to reupholster or make my own baby bedding, etc. I am excited that Sharon would like to make a quilt! If this picture helps any, that is what we are looking for. I can also go find the fabric for the quilt and try to match it with any curtain fabric (i plan on making my own).
This picture also has that purple/mauvy color.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
NOT my sonogram - but has a story behind it
Ok, so about a week ago, the secretary at my work (she is younger than me and is engaged to another old friend of mine), well she had a dream. In it, I was pregnant and I was showing off the sonogram. In the sonogram, my baby was holding a gaming controller.So, when I told the news to the staff at central, I made this picture and had on it: "(she) is Psychic!" I also told her to try dreaming about me being rich!
Today, I have had some serious back aches. Not sure if I am not sleeping right or what. I am not too tired. Just hungry all the time, but not wanting to eat - because i don't know WHAT I want most of the time. I think D is still in shock. I decided to stay quiet today and not say anything "baby". But, my back hurt and when I complained he grinned and hugged me, saying "preggers!". So, I didn't have to cry. heheh
Mom says the baby is working on its heart.
A copy and past from Child Development Info Website
Heart tube forms and begins to pulsate and force blood to circulate through blood vessels in embryonic disc. Nervous system begins to arise, first in form of neural groove. Development of intestinal tract, lungs, liver and kidneys begins. By end of one month, the embryo is about one-fourth inch long, curled into a crescent, with small nubbins on sides of body indicating incipient arms and legs.
"NUBBINS"!!!! Don't you LOVE that word? =D
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Decorating the Nursery with Fairy Tales
I - as usual - want to decorate. So, I was looking at items and just couldn't figure out what to do. Until I looked down at my desk at the Once Upon a Time Cardstock Stack. D agreed, we will pull inspiration from there :-)
I plan on using these as decorative aspects and for pulling colors.
I plan on using these as decorative aspects and for pulling colors.
This kid WILL be a nerd - just like me.
The last week in a nutshell
This last week started out with a lot of grief. A student in my building passed away and the tragic event left many waves of remorse and confusion. This event will forever be in a lot of our minds for the rest of our lives.
This last weekend, I told D that something was different. I hadn't started my monthly like normal and I was running out of 'sugar pills'. This meant that I'd be starting a fresh pack without having the monthly (for those that just are NOT following my subtlety).
I also felt too bloated, VERY nautious, all day long, and sore (cough cough, upper region, cough). Let's just say wearing a bra actually hurt a bit (weird!).
So, Sunday night, I walked right into Daryk (or under him, since I am so much shorter) and said that we should pick up a 'test'. I think we both felt like this was something so large to even think about, that we barely talked about it. Thought about it, yes, discussed, no. Not the possibility. Good grief, a baby would change EVERYthing.
So, we went to Walgreens and while waiting for some other perscription to fill, we looked into EVERY aisle but that one. When our name was called to get the meds, we then quickly walked over and I felt totally overwhelmed. Yes, I wanted a baby, yes, I was excited, but i was scared silly!
I picked up one of the home tests and we tucked it into a bag after paying and went home. It took me about 20 mins at home before I was ready and so i completed the test and noticed that as soon as the test started, a second (VERY light) pink line showed. I blinked a lot and had to show D. We then read the directions and it said that was a positive, but we both wanted to say, "but there is a light line, not a full-on line, but a light pink line that doesn't even look whole, like it has spots missing". Maybe it was saying I wasn't fully pregnant. HAH hehe
So, inconclusive in our minds, but not on the test, we went to bed that night, worried.
The next morning, i called D at work and told himt hat I was going to go to the clinic.
I made sure the appts were clear and I drove in myself. It snowed lightly and wasn't very cold. I was shaking and scared. I went right into the clinic, got a lab card and dropped it off at the lab desk and then sat and waited. An old friend from my nortech days sat across from me and she looked awful and we talked about how she felt very dizzy and tired.
My name was called, "Eileen Lenart" of course, and was given a plastic cup. She had to tell me twice that the directions were on the wall in the restroom. Problem was, I had to wait a good 8 minutes until one was free. I then went in and ++tried++ to follow the directions. I would swear I peed on every surface in that bathroom except into the cup! Gross, yes, embarassing, yes, funny - hell yes! I was such a nervous wreck, that I couldn't pee in that cup more than to the 20 line and they wanted at least 50. I just couldn't do it. Even the sticker on the outside was wet. I gave up, cleaned up and put the cup in the metal wall lazy susan and sheepishly got out of there. I probably took a good 10-15 mins. /sigh
They said it would take an hour.
I also talked to a nurse about the pill i was on and i came away from that with the conclusion that i had a stubborn egg and that was that. heh
This was Monday. The parent's of my deceased student came this day. I got the call from my nurse about half an hour before the parents came. I was suddenly ecstatic and exremely giddy. I kept thinking, I'm going to have a baby! October 30th, a Baby! D and I were going to be parents! Suddenly it just felt perfect.
Back to earth, and into the student's parents visit: The grief was all around me, and i stayed very subdued, but that love in my heart for the baby was just swelling and I was struggling with wanting to get a hold of D as soon as possible. During the memorial, I saw D walking home from work and so I told my two co-workers that I needed to 'talk to D'.
Of course, they had those knowing smiles and they both asked me right out, 'Are you pregnant?' I just told them I needed to talk to D and so left early.
I walked into the apartment, covered in snow. He was standing in the hallway, I told him and we both stared at each other and hugged. We sat on the couch for quite a while, and we'd both sometimes laugh, express a worry, hold hands, touch, and just be together as we let it sink in.
That night, we went to Target and looked at baby things and I think that helped put it into perspective. We held hands as we looked at outfits, cribs, nooks, blankies, etc.
That night, we called family.
My brother and his wife: I called them Uncle and Aunt
My Mom: Told her that the coupons she had would be needed in 8 months (my brother gave her pampers coupons to give to whoever needed them
Ds Mom and Dad: Asked them if they were really done witht he rocker for our future kids
AspenE: told her that I was feeling nautious a lot and got a lot of, ahh huh's
Today, I told the staff here at BSU. They are happy for me. LL and N brought Baby Ruths and baby Mt Dew cans and Motts for Totts. Of course they knew, they could tell I was smiling ear to ear while trying to lie and say nothing was going on. hehe
This last weekend, I told D that something was different. I hadn't started my monthly like normal and I was running out of 'sugar pills'. This meant that I'd be starting a fresh pack without having the monthly (for those that just are NOT following my subtlety).
I also felt too bloated, VERY nautious, all day long, and sore (cough cough, upper region, cough). Let's just say wearing a bra actually hurt a bit (weird!).
So, Sunday night, I walked right into Daryk (or under him, since I am so much shorter) and said that we should pick up a 'test'. I think we both felt like this was something so large to even think about, that we barely talked about it. Thought about it, yes, discussed, no. Not the possibility. Good grief, a baby would change EVERYthing.
So, we went to Walgreens and while waiting for some other perscription to fill, we looked into EVERY aisle but that one. When our name was called to get the meds, we then quickly walked over and I felt totally overwhelmed. Yes, I wanted a baby, yes, I was excited, but i was scared silly!
I picked up one of the home tests and we tucked it into a bag after paying and went home. It took me about 20 mins at home before I was ready and so i completed the test and noticed that as soon as the test started, a second (VERY light) pink line showed. I blinked a lot and had to show D. We then read the directions and it said that was a positive, but we both wanted to say, "but there is a light line, not a full-on line, but a light pink line that doesn't even look whole, like it has spots missing". Maybe it was saying I wasn't fully pregnant. HAH hehe
So, inconclusive in our minds, but not on the test, we went to bed that night, worried.
The next morning, i called D at work and told himt hat I was going to go to the clinic.
I made sure the appts were clear and I drove in myself. It snowed lightly and wasn't very cold. I was shaking and scared. I went right into the clinic, got a lab card and dropped it off at the lab desk and then sat and waited. An old friend from my nortech days sat across from me and she looked awful and we talked about how she felt very dizzy and tired.
My name was called, "Eileen Lenart" of course, and was given a plastic cup. She had to tell me twice that the directions were on the wall in the restroom. Problem was, I had to wait a good 8 minutes until one was free. I then went in and ++tried++ to follow the directions. I would swear I peed on every surface in that bathroom except into the cup! Gross, yes, embarassing, yes, funny - hell yes! I was such a nervous wreck, that I couldn't pee in that cup more than to the 20 line and they wanted at least 50. I just couldn't do it. Even the sticker on the outside was wet. I gave up, cleaned up and put the cup in the metal wall lazy susan and sheepishly got out of there. I probably took a good 10-15 mins. /sigh
They said it would take an hour.
I also talked to a nurse about the pill i was on and i came away from that with the conclusion that i had a stubborn egg and that was that. heh
This was Monday. The parent's of my deceased student came this day. I got the call from my nurse about half an hour before the parents came. I was suddenly ecstatic and exremely giddy. I kept thinking, I'm going to have a baby! October 30th, a Baby! D and I were going to be parents! Suddenly it just felt perfect.
Back to earth, and into the student's parents visit: The grief was all around me, and i stayed very subdued, but that love in my heart for the baby was just swelling and I was struggling with wanting to get a hold of D as soon as possible. During the memorial, I saw D walking home from work and so I told my two co-workers that I needed to 'talk to D'.
Of course, they had those knowing smiles and they both asked me right out, 'Are you pregnant?' I just told them I needed to talk to D and so left early.
I walked into the apartment, covered in snow. He was standing in the hallway, I told him and we both stared at each other and hugged. We sat on the couch for quite a while, and we'd both sometimes laugh, express a worry, hold hands, touch, and just be together as we let it sink in.
That night, we went to Target and looked at baby things and I think that helped put it into perspective. We held hands as we looked at outfits, cribs, nooks, blankies, etc.
That night, we called family.
My brother and his wife: I called them Uncle and Aunt
My Mom: Told her that the coupons she had would be needed in 8 months (my brother gave her pampers coupons to give to whoever needed them
Ds Mom and Dad: Asked them if they were really done witht he rocker for our future kids
AspenE: told her that I was feeling nautious a lot and got a lot of, ahh huh's
Today, I told the staff here at BSU. They are happy for me. LL and N brought Baby Ruths and baby Mt Dew cans and Motts for Totts. Of course they knew, they could tell I was smiling ear to ear while trying to lie and say nothing was going on. hehe
Baby on Board!
So, Aspen requested that I begin writing down daily tidbits of the pregnancy. So, I will regroup on this blog and hopefully keep it going with funny, gross and interesting posts.
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