35weeks
double duty!!
pregnancy carpal tunnel- lovely
NST(non stress tests) tests- three times a week
Sunday, November 25, 2012
36 weeks!! -- 6 days to FULL TERM!!
I'm just over 36 weeks. 37 weeks is considered "full term" for twins. The last couple weeks I wondered if I'd make it to this week, now I'm praying I make it to Saturday. From there, I'm sure Ill be doing a lot more wishing. After a long couple discussions with my OB and the twins doctor, we have decided to get me to the 37 week mark and then we will just wait and see what happens. For the health of the babies they will induce me if I have made it to 38.5 weeks with no labor signs. I kind of hope I can get to at least 38 weeks, just because I'm not totally thrilled about the inducing part of it. Both babies are head down, so there is no need for a c-section. Can't wait for my first crotch shot after those babies come plowing out... it will look like leftovers :(
How do I feel?
Really, and truthfully I feel really good. I am not anxious to not be pregnant anymore or miserable or anything like that. I feel pressure now, it feels like someone put a bag of heavy marbles in my bladder and I'm being forced to carry them around. Its not painful really, more annoying. And if I wasn't so close to delivering I may not even think about it-- but because labor signs are always on my mind, its hard to not think about the way that feels.
Labor Signs?
I have been having contractions, although not a ton, maybe 5 a day and they come and release quickly without pain or anything. Just a tightness that subsides. I am dialated to 3cm and effaced 75%. Because I'm being monitored for contractions during my NST tests three times a week- they are sure that the dialation must be coming from the heaviness of the babies and less from the contractions. Something I learned is that dialation and effacement dont necessarily mean labor is coming quick- it is more just a sign of my body prepping for labor. So, with that, I say "PREP AWAY!!!!" the less I have to dialate before delivery the better. I am still going to the gym as many days a week as I can, I feel like it keeps my endurance up, and has definately helped with carrying this heavy load thruout pregnancy.
Anxious, Excited, Nervous?
I am SO excited to meet my babies!! I'm so excited to hear "its a ____!!!" -- and now I couldnt be even more happy I waited to find out the genders of my babies.
I am a little nervous and anxious to just be a new mom of not only 1 but 2 babies-- there are certainly perks to not knowing the difference and being able to only focus on them, but I do wish I had a little insight on what to expect. I am thankful for my several girlfriends that have twins already to help me.
What's left on the checklist?
Not a whole lot left to check off. I have cleaners coming to tomorrow to scrub my house. We are putting the monitors up tonight, and that completes the babies room. We did a huge Sams Club shop. We have all our gear put together. We are registered at the hospital and have our birth plan. Have all the doctors ready for our call. Adam and I are just enjoying some "us" time before the big day!! I have a hair appt and nail appt next week-- probably my last for a long while.
Funny enough, we still havent nailed down all 3 name combo's-- guess thats a big one!! HAHA
All in all, I am really in a great place. I've had an awesome pregnancy, praise God-- he's helped me thru the whole process, and we have two healthy babies ready to be here very soon!
Prayers for another week or two left before they arrive.
~~ Jaime
How do I feel?
Really, and truthfully I feel really good. I am not anxious to not be pregnant anymore or miserable or anything like that. I feel pressure now, it feels like someone put a bag of heavy marbles in my bladder and I'm being forced to carry them around. Its not painful really, more annoying. And if I wasn't so close to delivering I may not even think about it-- but because labor signs are always on my mind, its hard to not think about the way that feels.
Labor Signs?
I have been having contractions, although not a ton, maybe 5 a day and they come and release quickly without pain or anything. Just a tightness that subsides. I am dialated to 3cm and effaced 75%. Because I'm being monitored for contractions during my NST tests three times a week- they are sure that the dialation must be coming from the heaviness of the babies and less from the contractions. Something I learned is that dialation and effacement dont necessarily mean labor is coming quick- it is more just a sign of my body prepping for labor. So, with that, I say "PREP AWAY!!!!" the less I have to dialate before delivery the better. I am still going to the gym as many days a week as I can, I feel like it keeps my endurance up, and has definately helped with carrying this heavy load thruout pregnancy.
Anxious, Excited, Nervous?
I am SO excited to meet my babies!! I'm so excited to hear "its a ____!!!" -- and now I couldnt be even more happy I waited to find out the genders of my babies.
I am a little nervous and anxious to just be a new mom of not only 1 but 2 babies-- there are certainly perks to not knowing the difference and being able to only focus on them, but I do wish I had a little insight on what to expect. I am thankful for my several girlfriends that have twins already to help me.
What's left on the checklist?
Not a whole lot left to check off. I have cleaners coming to tomorrow to scrub my house. We are putting the monitors up tonight, and that completes the babies room. We did a huge Sams Club shop. We have all our gear put together. We are registered at the hospital and have our birth plan. Have all the doctors ready for our call. Adam and I are just enjoying some "us" time before the big day!! I have a hair appt and nail appt next week-- probably my last for a long while.
Funny enough, we still havent nailed down all 3 name combo's-- guess thats a big one!! HAHA
All in all, I am really in a great place. I've had an awesome pregnancy, praise God-- he's helped me thru the whole process, and we have two healthy babies ready to be here very soon!
Prayers for another week or two left before they arrive.
~~ Jaime
Sunday, November 11, 2012
34 week stats
How far along? 34 weeks
How far along? 34 weeks
Total weight gain : I've lost a little-- ill take it thank you. 29lbs
Maternity clothes? Thanks to the cooler weather, hoodie sweatshirts, thermal shirts and jeans are my go to. I absolutely hate anything that cuts across my belly, even if its not tight-- it drives me nuts!
Stretch marks? no
Skin, Hair & Nails: Hair great, nails super, skin is dry but its still ok
Sleep: I'm sleeping just "ok".. still battling indigestion- can't wait to not have that anymore!
Worst part of the week: Maybe just feeling nervous that these babies are going to charge outta me before they are ready. All in my head, I know, but its a weird nervous feeling that I have brought upon myself due to what I've seen happen to friends.
Miss anything? honestly I've become to used to being pregnant I can't even remember what its like to not be pregnant. I feel really good. Missing laying on my back and stretching out normally I guess.
Movement: they bulldoze their way around in my belly non-stop... and now its causing me to be in my non-stress tests longer because we can get them to sit still.
Food cravings: pudding, rice, whole milk, nutrigrain bars
Gender: surprise!! I cannot wait!!
Labor signs: very tolerable contractions. I do feel like my belly is dropping a little but no one agrees with me.
Symptoms: indigestion, contractions, that pigment line that runs down your belly.
Belly button in or out? I think its more out than in now.
Can you see your toes? not a chance,
Happy or moody most of the time: I'm pretty happy most always :)
Looking forward to: My due date!! 12/12/12... but for now, get me to DEC. 1
34+ weeks update...
I CANNOT believe that I am 34 weeks already. I really cannot. However, I really do have a very hard time remembering how it was to be not pregnant. I do miss a lot about not being pregnant, but I can honestly say that this pregnancy has been REALLY REALLY easy and so smooth. I feel VERY lucky to be able to say that because I know that pregnancy can be tough as hell for some, and especially with multiples. I have prayed everyday throughout the last 8 months for strength and truly believe God has answered my prayers. I would definitely have another baby... BABY as in single child in the future... Adam doesnt know this yet :) So as of now, I have 4 weeks left until induction. I can TOTALLY do that, I am almost a little scared to not be pregnant anymore. Not so much because of motherhood kicking in full force, but I think it might feel a little confusing after adapting to such a lifestyle for the last almost year. Does that sound weird? If the doctor told me I need to hang on for a couple more months, I might actually say ok.
I will admit, I am TERRIFIED, SCARED TO DEATH of going into preterm labor and having my babies be in NICU. It makes me sick to think about it. I have absolutely no reason for this to be crossing my mind. Its my own fault that I google stupid shit freak myself out-- I have to stop that.
Supposedly I am at a great milestone at 34 weeks... I dont know if I agree. I mean, yes, if i were to deliver now they would be totally okay and maybe only be in the NICU for a quick time, but a quick time is still TOO long for me. I pray that I can chug along to my due date at 38.5 weeks. Both babies are head down and seem to not really move from that position, at least they havent in the last 8 weeks. Thats fabulous, because I'm also hoping I can get this done without a csection.
2 weeks ago I had my two steroid shots. These were prescribed by the baby's doctors as a precautionary measure due to the twins being on the larger side. Larger is good, but it also means that without knowing what my body can handle, they may come earlier than 38.5wks and they want the babies to be at optimal lung health. So cool, I went and did that...UM HOLY MOTHER OF MARY... could that shot have hurt anymore? Uh,..NO. First of all, its a refrigerated solution, so its ice cold and its the consistency of glue. Furthermore, you have to bend over so your butt is rock hard tight and then they ram that sucker right in your cheek. Whatever it takes right??!!
Now that the steroid shots are done and we are into the homestretch, I am having appts 3 times a week to monitor the babies. Once a week with my OB to do cervical checks and twice with the babies doctors to have scans and Non-Stress Tests. The stress tests monitor how the babies hearts can regulate to stress and my contractions over an hour time span . So basically if I have a contraction they then look at how the babies heart rates spiked and regulated normally. They do want to see some jump and regulation on the babies but not an obsessive amount, because ideally they would really love to see NO contractions from me. Well, thats not happening, I'm contacting every day randomly. Its not abnormal, I guess... My OB and the specialists are telling me that since this is my first pregnancy, and on top of it carrying twins that are 5+ lbs a piece already my uterus is pretty much pissed off all the time. So its contracting due to the weight and mass getting larger by the day.
I am only dilated 1cm and effaced 50% -- both are great stats considering I'm over 34wks now and the babies are on the large side.
We are still scheduled for induction on 12/12/12, but I am getting mixed feedback from my doctors on whether we can make it there. I would love to at least get to Dec.1, so that is my personal goal. I'd be thrilled to make it to 12/12, but I've decided to take it all in baby steps so it doesnt seem like such a pipe dream.
Overall, I feel really lucky, despite all the rings I've jumped through lately. I have a couple girlfriends here that are really struggling in their pregnancy with their twins and I just feel so helpless that I cant do more for them. I thank God everyday that I make it another day.
On a lighter note, I am completely DONE with my "before twins" checklist. We put together our massive double stroller last night, and set up the monitors. Next up is Thanksgiving, followed by decorating early for Christmas and a cleaning crew to get our house in tip top shape before we bring our little Christmas bundles home. Get me to DECEMBER!!!
~~Jaime
I will admit, I am TERRIFIED, SCARED TO DEATH of going into preterm labor and having my babies be in NICU. It makes me sick to think about it. I have absolutely no reason for this to be crossing my mind. Its my own fault that I google stupid shit freak myself out-- I have to stop that.
Supposedly I am at a great milestone at 34 weeks... I dont know if I agree. I mean, yes, if i were to deliver now they would be totally okay and maybe only be in the NICU for a quick time, but a quick time is still TOO long for me. I pray that I can chug along to my due date at 38.5 weeks. Both babies are head down and seem to not really move from that position, at least they havent in the last 8 weeks. Thats fabulous, because I'm also hoping I can get this done without a csection.
2 weeks ago I had my two steroid shots. These were prescribed by the baby's doctors as a precautionary measure due to the twins being on the larger side. Larger is good, but it also means that without knowing what my body can handle, they may come earlier than 38.5wks and they want the babies to be at optimal lung health. So cool, I went and did that...UM HOLY MOTHER OF MARY... could that shot have hurt anymore? Uh,..NO. First of all, its a refrigerated solution, so its ice cold and its the consistency of glue. Furthermore, you have to bend over so your butt is rock hard tight and then they ram that sucker right in your cheek. Whatever it takes right??!!
Now that the steroid shots are done and we are into the homestretch, I am having appts 3 times a week to monitor the babies. Once a week with my OB to do cervical checks and twice with the babies doctors to have scans and Non-Stress Tests. The stress tests monitor how the babies hearts can regulate to stress and my contractions over an hour time span . So basically if I have a contraction they then look at how the babies heart rates spiked and regulated normally. They do want to see some jump and regulation on the babies but not an obsessive amount, because ideally they would really love to see NO contractions from me. Well, thats not happening, I'm contacting every day randomly. Its not abnormal, I guess... My OB and the specialists are telling me that since this is my first pregnancy, and on top of it carrying twins that are 5+ lbs a piece already my uterus is pretty much pissed off all the time. So its contracting due to the weight and mass getting larger by the day.
I am only dilated 1cm and effaced 50% -- both are great stats considering I'm over 34wks now and the babies are on the large side.
We are still scheduled for induction on 12/12/12, but I am getting mixed feedback from my doctors on whether we can make it there. I would love to at least get to Dec.1, so that is my personal goal. I'd be thrilled to make it to 12/12, but I've decided to take it all in baby steps so it doesnt seem like such a pipe dream.
Overall, I feel really lucky, despite all the rings I've jumped through lately. I have a couple girlfriends here that are really struggling in their pregnancy with their twins and I just feel so helpless that I cant do more for them. I thank God everyday that I make it another day.
On a lighter note, I am completely DONE with my "before twins" checklist. We put together our massive double stroller last night, and set up the monitors. Next up is Thanksgiving, followed by decorating early for Christmas and a cleaning crew to get our house in tip top shape before we bring our little Christmas bundles home. Get me to DECEMBER!!!
~~Jaime
Sunday, October 28, 2012
32 week stats!
How far along? 32 weeks
How far along? 32 weeks
Total weight gain : 32lbs
Maternity clothes? I am hating clothes in general lately. I have maternity clothes that fit, but I'm sick of them, and I hate to buy more. So, instead, I pretend to fit into my old clothes and layer about 4 shirts over jeans with boots. done.
Stretch marks? nope, halleluiah!
Skin, Hair & Nails: no complaints there. I feel grateful i havent had to deal with breakouts- id die.
Sleep: I hate sleeping. Actually I shouldnt say I hate it, id love to be able to sleep!!! I would love to sleep on my back, soundly. Instead, I have to sleep sitting up, while wearing wrist splints, and a belly band. The wrist splints are for the lovely carpal tunnel I have gotten and the belly band is to help relieve the round ligament pain I get at night. Its quite a sight.
Worst part of the week: I would say the day of our Baby Basics class. I left excited but totally overwelmed and cried the whole way home. Thank you hormones.
Miss anything? I just want to lay on my back and stretch out and get a regular massage. I dont miss any particular foods or drinks really. I do miss feeling energetic at the gym. I cant wait to ditch the indigestion and carpal tunnel!!
Movement: They never QUIT! I'm surprised they are still head down, because I swear I feel them flip flop.
Food cravings: pumpkin anything. pudding. Pears.
bananas. frosted mini wheats.
Gender: surprise... I cant wait!!! We are finally finalizing names. Has it taken us long enough!!
Labor signs: I get contractions ALL THE TIME!! They dont worry me, but they arent comfortable!
Symptoms: indigestion, heartburn,braxton hicks, carpal tunnel.
Belly button in or out? i wouldnt say its out, but its not in and its not paper flat anymore. Its not a pretty little button anymore :(
Can you see your toes? HAHA is that joke?
Happy or moody most of the time: I feel pretty good most always. I feel like I have cried more lately just feeling a little nervous that I am not prepared. The delivery and all that doesnt worry me,its bringing them home I am worried about.
Looking forward to: My due date!! 12/12/12
32 weeks! ... apparently this is a milestone
I'm officially over the 32 week mark by a shade. What can I say about it?... Well, I guess I can be thankful that I still feel awesome for the most part. My belly is huge!! I would even say that huge is an understatement. I swear my belly grows straight out by the second. I have no idea how my stomach muscles are even supporting it. I still am getting to the gym every morning, although I'm taking much longer to get it all done as I move at an incredibly slow pace. The babies are moving constantly!! It seems like they are taking turns. One day twin B is break dancing all day and the next, twin A is doing summersalts and back flips. Thankfully they are both still head down, so my hopes for NO c-section could be a reality.
Monday we went in for our hospital tour. That was really fun. We got to see the normal labor and delivery rooms, nursery, OR room for c-sec, NICU, and the areas that guests and family can stay. The hospital we will deliver at is called Riverside Methodist. Apparently they had a maternity/L&D reality show filmed there a couple years ago. Its a pretty awesome hospital, #1 in the state for labor and delivery. I do feel really safe there. Only thing I wish I could change about my delivery would be that I would be able to labor and deliver in a normal birthing room rather than an OR room. No matter the delivery method I have, I will have to be in an OR, just in case of an emergency C-sec. Its ok, I can deal with a cold sterile room for the health of the twins.
We had our normal weekly doctor appt on Thursday. We got some EXCITING news!!
Induction is on the books and scheduled for Dec.12th !!
If the babies decide to come sooner, the doctor said she hopes they chose to come after Thanksgiving so that they are almost full term. But on the 12th, we will be 2 days away from 39 weeks and ready to get them outta this belly!! I am pretty convinced they wont come on their own. They love it in my big warm belly and have no plans of moving out. I kind of like having a date to look forward to. 12/12 is a cool birthay. I would never have dreamed my delivery would fall on that day. Very cool!!
Saturday we had another baby prep class. This class was targeted towards dads, but was informative for me too. The class was called Baby Basics. It taught diaper changing, cord care, circumsition care, swaddling, feeding, sleeping, bathing... on and on. Great class, and I know Adam learned alot.
I am still working on getting all the necessities for the twins arrival. I think I have it all, but I think of some random things while I lay usually not sleeping and thinking.
I just finished reading a book called Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Twins and it has me wondering how this whole breast feeding thing is going to go down. I hope its not rocket science. Back up, Ill pump and supplement with formula. I dont know how some women make so much milk they can freeze it!! WARRIORS!
Look at this badass mama... breastfeeding while holding a machette!! I wonder if she could be my lactation consultant?
What else?? Holidays are coming up! So excited for that. The weather has been PERFECT Fall weather. I love it so much!!!!
Speaking of, my maternity pictures turned out great. I had them done in this gorgeous metro park by our house. The leaves were all different colors and the setting couldnt have been better for the look I wanted. I get the disk next week so I can put a few pictures up.
Tomorrow we have our 1st of 6 anatomy scans at the hospital. I cant wait to see my little peanuts!!
~~Jaime
Monday we went in for our hospital tour. That was really fun. We got to see the normal labor and delivery rooms, nursery, OR room for c-sec, NICU, and the areas that guests and family can stay. The hospital we will deliver at is called Riverside Methodist. Apparently they had a maternity/L&D reality show filmed there a couple years ago. Its a pretty awesome hospital, #1 in the state for labor and delivery. I do feel really safe there. Only thing I wish I could change about my delivery would be that I would be able to labor and deliver in a normal birthing room rather than an OR room. No matter the delivery method I have, I will have to be in an OR, just in case of an emergency C-sec. Its ok, I can deal with a cold sterile room for the health of the twins.
We had our normal weekly doctor appt on Thursday. We got some EXCITING news!!
Induction is on the books and scheduled for Dec.12th !!
If the babies decide to come sooner, the doctor said she hopes they chose to come after Thanksgiving so that they are almost full term. But on the 12th, we will be 2 days away from 39 weeks and ready to get them outta this belly!! I am pretty convinced they wont come on their own. They love it in my big warm belly and have no plans of moving out. I kind of like having a date to look forward to. 12/12 is a cool birthay. I would never have dreamed my delivery would fall on that day. Very cool!!
Saturday we had another baby prep class. This class was targeted towards dads, but was informative for me too. The class was called Baby Basics. It taught diaper changing, cord care, circumsition care, swaddling, feeding, sleeping, bathing... on and on. Great class, and I know Adam learned alot.
I am still working on getting all the necessities for the twins arrival. I think I have it all, but I think of some random things while I lay usually not sleeping and thinking.
I just finished reading a book called Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Twins and it has me wondering how this whole breast feeding thing is going to go down. I hope its not rocket science. Back up, Ill pump and supplement with formula. I dont know how some women make so much milk they can freeze it!! WARRIORS!
What else?? Holidays are coming up! So excited for that. The weather has been PERFECT Fall weather. I love it so much!!!!
Speaking of, my maternity pictures turned out great. I had them done in this gorgeous metro park by our house. The leaves were all different colors and the setting couldnt have been better for the look I wanted. I get the disk next week so I can put a few pictures up.
Tomorrow we have our 1st of 6 anatomy scans at the hospital. I cant wait to see my little peanuts!!
~~Jaime
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
28 weeks- 3rd trimester!
How far along? 28 weeks
Total weight gain : 30bs
Maternity clothes? absolutely. although I still wear my pre-preggo tanks and tee shirts. I look like fat 12 yr old
Stretch marks? NO WAY!!!
Skin, Hair & Nails: hair and nails are awesome, skin has seen better days.
Sleep: I hate nighttime. Sleeping would be fine if I wasn't Pete's Dragon. I breath fire at night. Screw off indigestion!
Worst part of the week: I can't say I have one. It's been a pretty good week. I've felt a little more tired than usual maybe.
Miss anything? being able to go to bed and lay down. sitting up to sleep isn't fun for anyone. and being able to eat and have it just digest. I swear I am full for hours on end after one little morsel of food.
Movement: I'm pretty sure they are trying to dig their way out. they never stop moving, EVER!
Food cravings: Cereal lately and whole milk. I especially love Life cereal.
Anything making you queasy or sick: everything makes me feel queasy initially. But what wouldnt, when you can taste what you ate for hours- its sickening
Gender: It's a SURPRISE!!! but now the heartrates are lower 127 and 132. boy boy boy boy
Labor signs: I got braxton hicks all the time now, everyday. they arent painful, but very strange feeling.
Symptoms: indigestion, heartburn,braxton hicks
Belly button in or out? its pretty flat still, sometimes i see little nub under my gym shirts, but its not out as much as I have seen on other moms.
Can you see your toes? heck no
Happy or moody most of the time: I'm pretty mellow. I tend to laugh at things a lot more than bitch or feel punky, but who knows what the next 12 weeks bring to this show.
Looking forward to: My shower this Saturday and my maternity photos on Oct. 20th.
NOT LOOKING FORWARD TO: the glucose test tomorrow-- bleh!
How far along? 28 weeks
Total weight gain : 30bs
Maternity clothes? absolutely. although I still wear my pre-preggo tanks and tee shirts. I look like fat 12 yr old
Stretch marks? NO WAY!!!
Miss anything? being able to go to bed and lay down. sitting up to sleep isn't fun for anyone. and being able to eat and have it just digest. I swear I am full for hours on end after one little morsel of food.
Movement: I'm pretty sure they are trying to dig their way out. they never stop moving, EVER!
Anything making you queasy or sick: everything makes me feel queasy initially. But what wouldnt, when you can taste what you ate for hours- its sickening
Gender: It's a SURPRISE!!! but now the heartrates are lower 127 and 132. boy boy boy boy
Labor signs: I got braxton hicks all the time now, everyday. they arent painful, but very strange feeling.
Belly button in or out? its pretty flat still, sometimes i see little nub under my gym shirts, but its not out as much as I have seen on other moms.
Can you see your toes? heck no
Happy or moody most of the time: I'm pretty mellow. I tend to laugh at things a lot more than bitch or feel punky, but who knows what the next 12 weeks bring to this show.
Looking forward to: My shower this Saturday and my maternity photos on Oct. 20th.
NOT LOOKING FORWARD TO: the glucose test tomorrow-- bleh!
NOT LOOKING FORWARD TO: the glucose test tomorrow-- bleh!
3rd Trimester!!! Cannot.Believe.It
I cannot believe I am in my third trimester. I simply cannot. I still remember the two solid weeks of me peeing on sticks in disbelief-- "you're welcome First Response for supporting your company."
Last Saturday was the 28 week mark. I am thrilled to be here!! One, because I'm that much closer to meeting my babies, but more importantly I feel AWESOME and my doctor said everything looks text book perfect. I never thought I'd run into issues, my gut never gave me that feeling, but I read so much(probably too much) on twin pregnancies hitting unexpected bumps in the road for no apparent reason, leaving Mom on bed rest and/or worse.
I should be knocking on wood as I write this because I am still only at 28 weeks, but I am feeling pretty confident I will sail thru. The doctor said that she could see me getting to 38-39 weeks and need to be induced. I do not want a C-Section, which is why the inducing would be necessary rather than a scheduled surgery. Both babies are head down, which totally helps my delivery wishes, lets just hope they stay that way. My doctor told me to keep up the exercise, it helps keep them head down as well as a ton of other pregnancy and delivery benefits. So I'm still dragging my large ass to the gym daily and am a total spectical for the gym go-ers.
So I've had WICKED heartburn and indigestion!! Absolutely horrible! It's been going on for about a month now. We went to my high risk doctor on Monday and had some more 3-d images done. SURE ENOUGH--- we got HAIR! Lots of hair, and it stands straight up in the air. So it looks like both of my babies will have little balls of yarn on their head. So cute right! And since I still think I'm having boys, they will have perfect comb overs :) LOL
I would say other than the belly of FIRE, I'm not really having any big issues. I feel huge, although its all in my belly so I can't complain too much. I think for halloween I'm going to be a black widow :) spider belly and 8 legs.
On a totally separate topic-- FALL is here!! I couldn't love it more. I literally could rear end cars staring at the beautiful trees. And finally the weather is cooling off, 60s !!!! LOVE.LOVE.LOVE
~~Jaime
Last Saturday was the 28 week mark. I am thrilled to be here!! One, because I'm that much closer to meeting my babies, but more importantly I feel AWESOME and my doctor said everything looks text book perfect. I never thought I'd run into issues, my gut never gave me that feeling, but I read so much(probably too much) on twin pregnancies hitting unexpected bumps in the road for no apparent reason, leaving Mom on bed rest and/or worse.
I should be knocking on wood as I write this because I am still only at 28 weeks, but I am feeling pretty confident I will sail thru. The doctor said that she could see me getting to 38-39 weeks and need to be induced. I do not want a C-Section, which is why the inducing would be necessary rather than a scheduled surgery. Both babies are head down, which totally helps my delivery wishes, lets just hope they stay that way. My doctor told me to keep up the exercise, it helps keep them head down as well as a ton of other pregnancy and delivery benefits. So I'm still dragging my large ass to the gym daily and am a total spectical for the gym go-ers.
So I've had WICKED heartburn and indigestion!! Absolutely horrible! It's been going on for about a month now. We went to my high risk doctor on Monday and had some more 3-d images done. SURE ENOUGH--- we got HAIR! Lots of hair, and it stands straight up in the air. So it looks like both of my babies will have little balls of yarn on their head. So cute right! And since I still think I'm having boys, they will have perfect comb overs :) LOL
I would say other than the belly of FIRE, I'm not really having any big issues. I feel huge, although its all in my belly so I can't complain too much. I think for halloween I'm going to be a black widow :) spider belly and 8 legs.
On a totally separate topic-- FALL is here!! I couldn't love it more. I literally could rear end cars staring at the beautiful trees. And finally the weather is cooling off, 60s !!!! LOVE.LOVE.LOVE
~~Jaime
Sunday, September 23, 2012
27 weeks
How far along? 27 weeks
Total weight gain : 28bs
Maternity clothes? oh DUH, although I cannot stand to wear or buy the pants with the spandex extension on them... I'm thinking ill be a sumo wrestler for halloween or maybe a big black widow. My large belly would suit either fantasticly.
Stretch marks? no- yeehaw! still marinating like its my job.
Skin, Hair & Nails: finally I'm getting some of this bonus- my hair is starting to feel lots thicker -- thanks Ill take it.
Sleep: Night time has always been my nemesis. Well now, EVEN MORE-- not only can I not sleep soundly, now I'm like Pete's dragon, breathing fire all night. thank you indigestion and heartburn.
Best moment this week: hmm.. thats a toughy. I've been feeling like im getting a cold-- so maybe Adam coming home from NYC to remind me I'm going to live was a highlight. oh, and finishing the babies room!! that was an awesome feeling. oh, and LOL attempting Zumba... its not for preggo's btw.
Miss anything? laying on my back!! not having indigestion. being able to pee and wipe sitting down- ya, now we have to stand, joy. tying my shoes standing up. my pre-workout caffeine. wearing shirts without looking like Winnie the Pooh. should i continue.. LOL
Movement: do they ever stop... NOPE!! all day/night long! full blown circus clowns in there.
Food cravings: butterscotch cookies, puffins cereal, milk, peanut butter,
animal cookies, hamburgers, baked potatoes, bananas
Anything making you queasy or sick: i think its more the indigestion, but i do get queasy from that for sure. Today my favorite oatmeal even made me feel sick-- that better never happen again!
Gender: It's a SURPRISE!!! Heart rates are now almost exactly the same at 141 and 142. I say boyyyyys :)
Labor signs: still getting little contractions, mostly at night. Some pressure down low, but it fades quick.
Symptoms: indigestion, heartburn, major nerve pain in my hips!!
Belly button in or out? Still flat, I dont really care if it pops out, but I'm wondering if it even will. It seems pretty content just laying low.
Can you see your toes? not a chance. I can barely see the numbers on the scale-- blessing? :)
Happy or moody most of the time: I'm pretty mellow. I tend to laugh at things a lot more than bitch or feel punky, but who knows what the next 12 weeks bring to this show.
Looking forward to: Next week's baby shower!! Maternity photos on Oct. 20th!
NOT LOOKING FORWARD TO: my Esthetician re-exam to have my license transfered next Friday. bleh!
How far along? 27 weeks
Total weight gain : 28bs
Maternity clothes? oh DUH, although I cannot stand to wear or buy the pants with the spandex extension on them... I'm thinking ill be a sumo wrestler for halloween or maybe a big black widow. My large belly would suit either fantasticly.
Stretch marks? no- yeehaw! still marinating like its my job.
Miss anything? laying on my back!! not having indigestion. being able to pee and wipe sitting down- ya, now we have to stand, joy. tying my shoes standing up. my pre-workout caffeine. wearing shirts without looking like Winnie the Pooh. should i continue.. LOL
Movement: do they ever stop... NOPE!! all day/night long! full blown circus clowns in there.
Anything making you queasy or sick: i think its more the indigestion, but i do get queasy from that for sure. Today my favorite oatmeal even made me feel sick-- that better never happen again!
Gender: It's a SURPRISE!!! Heart rates are now almost exactly the same at 141 and 142. I say boyyyyys :)
Labor signs: still getting little contractions, mostly at night. Some pressure down low, but it fades quick.
Belly button in or out? Still flat, I dont really care if it pops out, but I'm wondering if it even will. It seems pretty content just laying low.
Can you see your toes? not a chance. I can barely see the numbers on the scale-- blessing? :)
Happy or moody most of the time: I'm pretty mellow. I tend to laugh at things a lot more than bitch or feel punky, but who knows what the next 12 weeks bring to this show.
Looking forward to: Next week's baby shower!! Maternity photos on Oct. 20th!
NOT LOOKING FORWARD TO: my Esthetician re-exam to have my license transfered next Friday. bleh!
NOT LOOKING FORWARD TO: my Esthetician re-exam to have my license transfered next Friday. bleh!
27 weeks!!!
I cannot believe how quick the 2nd trimester has gone! The first 12 weeks was like watching water boil. Maybe its because I was hanging onto my death bed for the entire 1st trimester and the last 12 weeks have been really NOT SO BAD! Of course I have my list of "i could do without's," but overall life has been pretty good as a preggo Hen.
Lately I have been battling what I like to call "fire in the hole"--- basically no matter what I eat and no matter what time I eat it, I get the WORST indigestion and heartburn known to man. I have tried food testing to see if maybe there are certain trigger foods, I've tried drinking smoothies for dinner, I've tried sleeping in a recliner,... the list goes on. Tums are my BFF these days, and Pepcid AC if I get the timing just perfect seems to help too. From girlfriends that I've asked for relief suggestions from, I've gotten:
eat pineapple, grapes, papaya, ginger AT NIGHT
drink whole milk AT NIGHT
put a cold ice pack on my upper stomach before going to sleep
drink seltzer water at night before bed
I just got back from the store with all of these things-- Adam has become numb to the shananagans that I've become subjected to. Tonight I will start trying all these things one by one. I think i'll start with whole milk since that sounds like liquid ice cream :)
2 weeks ago I had my first of two Baby Showers!! This shower was in Arizona, thrown by a couple of my best girlfriends. It was just the cutest shower I've ever seen. The theme was 40's Vintage and the colors were all those of the babies room-- aqua, green, yellow, red, orange, black, raspberry.
Adam and I flew in together and stayed at the Phoenician. We decided to double up the vacation and make it a babymoon as well. We hadnt been back to AZ since our move in April. I was curious to see whether I'd miss it or not-- maybe get a little sentimental. I can honestly say I didn't miss AZ but more so I really miss my friends a lot, I miss the familiarity and knowing my way around. I have so many great memories in AZ, I grew up there and really became who I am there, but I am loving my new home. Its also really interesting to be away and think you are missing out on SO much, but then going back, you realize that all your friends have their own lives to lead now and I'm not really missing as much as I think. I feel like my life is richer now having all my old great best friends and a place I can think about and smile, but also now having new friends, and new experiences to add to my life and memories. Okay-- enough sappy talk :)
The shower was fabulous! I got a million awesome childrens books, great gifts, and lots of fun talks and time with my friends. It was a super weekend. Adam and I had a great great great Babymoon to top it off!! My next baby shower is being thrown by my two sisters up in Cleveland on Oct. 6th. I can't wait!
The babies room is officially FINISHED!! I need to post some pictures of that too. I still have a few things left to get as far as "stuff" goes--but I need to wait to buy until after my next shower.
I have my maternity photos booked for Oct. 20th. They will just be of me. Adam was less than thrilled about being in photos where he just stands there and pets my big belly and grins. I dont blame him. Honestly I think maternity photos are for the woman more-- thats just my opinion, people would disagree with me I know. I just think men really dont even come to grips that theres a baby on the way until its coming out of your vag on D-day. So ill be doing my pics solo, and CANT WAIT! Especially because its coming into fall season here and the trees and leaves at sunset could just kill you they are so pretty!!
Working on the baby books and memory lane scrapbook lately-- thats a task and a half, but really fun to go thru all the memories of my pregnancy and pre-pregnancy. Some of the journal entries I have of my last 3 years of trying/not trying/trying/ not trying saga are HILARIOUS! I think the babies and I will get a kick out of reading them all someday.
Next week I will be turning the corner to my 3rd tri!!
~Jaime
Lately I have been battling what I like to call "fire in the hole"--- basically no matter what I eat and no matter what time I eat it, I get the WORST indigestion and heartburn known to man. I have tried food testing to see if maybe there are certain trigger foods, I've tried drinking smoothies for dinner, I've tried sleeping in a recliner,... the list goes on. Tums are my BFF these days, and Pepcid AC if I get the timing just perfect seems to help too. From girlfriends that I've asked for relief suggestions from, I've gotten:
eat pineapple, grapes, papaya, ginger AT NIGHT
drink whole milk AT NIGHT
put a cold ice pack on my upper stomach before going to sleep
drink seltzer water at night before bed
I just got back from the store with all of these things-- Adam has become numb to the shananagans that I've become subjected to. Tonight I will start trying all these things one by one. I think i'll start with whole milk since that sounds like liquid ice cream :)
2 weeks ago I had my first of two Baby Showers!! This shower was in Arizona, thrown by a couple of my best girlfriends. It was just the cutest shower I've ever seen. The theme was 40's Vintage and the colors were all those of the babies room-- aqua, green, yellow, red, orange, black, raspberry.
Adam and I flew in together and stayed at the Phoenician. We decided to double up the vacation and make it a babymoon as well. We hadnt been back to AZ since our move in April. I was curious to see whether I'd miss it or not-- maybe get a little sentimental. I can honestly say I didn't miss AZ but more so I really miss my friends a lot, I miss the familiarity and knowing my way around. I have so many great memories in AZ, I grew up there and really became who I am there, but I am loving my new home. Its also really interesting to be away and think you are missing out on SO much, but then going back, you realize that all your friends have their own lives to lead now and I'm not really missing as much as I think. I feel like my life is richer now having all my old great best friends and a place I can think about and smile, but also now having new friends, and new experiences to add to my life and memories. Okay-- enough sappy talk :)
The shower was fabulous! I got a million awesome childrens books, great gifts, and lots of fun talks and time with my friends. It was a super weekend. Adam and I had a great great great Babymoon to top it off!! My next baby shower is being thrown by my two sisters up in Cleveland on Oct. 6th. I can't wait!
The babies room is officially FINISHED!! I need to post some pictures of that too. I still have a few things left to get as far as "stuff" goes--but I need to wait to buy until after my next shower.
I have my maternity photos booked for Oct. 20th. They will just be of me. Adam was less than thrilled about being in photos where he just stands there and pets my big belly and grins. I dont blame him. Honestly I think maternity photos are for the woman more-- thats just my opinion, people would disagree with me I know. I just think men really dont even come to grips that theres a baby on the way until its coming out of your vag on D-day. So ill be doing my pics solo, and CANT WAIT! Especially because its coming into fall season here and the trees and leaves at sunset could just kill you they are so pretty!!
Working on the baby books and memory lane scrapbook lately-- thats a task and a half, but really fun to go thru all the memories of my pregnancy and pre-pregnancy. Some of the journal entries I have of my last 3 years of trying/not trying/trying/ not trying saga are HILARIOUS! I think the babies and I will get a kick out of reading them all someday.
Next week I will be turning the corner to my 3rd tri!!
~Jaime
Thursday, September 6, 2012
25 weeks
How far along? 25 weeks
Total weight gain : 26bs
Maternity clothes? I am absolutely in maternity shirts, shorts I can still get away with big sizes in regular stores, however, maternity leggings are AMAZING!! I bought really cute dress for the shower this weekend that is a wrap dress-- never owned one before but it works great. I did get fitted for a Belly Cradle- its like a fancy home depot belt if you ask me. It helps hold up these two little chubs in my tub :)
Stretch marks? Proudly-- NOPE!! marinating my entire body in cream twice a day like its my job
Skin, Hair & Nails: I
think because i've taken pre-natal vitamins for years i havent had any amazing
new advances in the hair and nail dept. I hear all your hair falls out after you
have the baby-- LOVELY! I cant wait to add a scarf to my post-baby "robe and
slippers" look.
Sleep: I still HATE NIGHT TIME... I cannot get comfortable and I have charlie horses in my hips so bad it wakes me up-- as an added bonus I'm now getting HORRID indigestion and heartburn.
Best moment this week: Seeing our 3-D ultrasound!! Oh my gosh, it was just so amazing to see both of their little faces and bodies moving all around like they were right in front of my eyes. Also, the way they move now I can see elbows and feet and little butt mounds right thru the skin. It's incredible!!
Miss anything? Being able to lay flat. Not having indigestion every night. Sleeping sound. Being able to run up the stairs without feeling like I just got kicked in the lungs.
Movement: TONS!! SO much-- ALL DAY LONG from both babies!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not sick, but pretty much everything at night, no matter what it is, gives me wicked heartburn and indigestion-- NOT A FAN!
Gender: It's a SURPRISE!!! Heart rates are 142 and 127---- most are saying boy/girl or two boys.
Labor signs: I am getting contractions already-- nothing to be alarmed about, but I do have the pressure and tightening once a day or so. Everything measures well and their fluids look good, so doctor says to just monitor it.
Symptoms: indigestion, heartburn, contractions, a little breakout action on the chin that rocks my world... otherwise all the same.
Belly button in or out? Let's just say its begging for mercy... still flat but may not have a choice but to jump out soon.
Can you see your toes?
if i kick my feet-- HAHA! No I can't even see a tip of a toe
Happy or moody most of the time: pretty happy 99% of the time. I do have moments of pure exhaustion that leads to tears and then the tears lead to a pity party-- totally uncalled for.
Looking forward to: This weekends baby shower in ARIZONA! The invites are TO DIE FOR! I will post. I can't wait!! Leaving tomorrow :)
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
6 months pregnant... Holla!!
I'm a little over 24wks pregnant now, and honestly cannot believe how fast this 2nd trimester has gone in comparison to the first 12 weeks of Armagedon. Going into the 2nd trimester, I heard tons of "oh you will feel amazing".. "you will have so much energy".. "you will want to bump and grind 24/7"... "you will have no food issues".. the list goes on. I'm here to tell you, maybe its twins, but I can't really say that the 2nd trimester was all Beer and Skittles. I really don't have any complaints, but looking back I don't see what all the hype is about in the 2nd tri. Yes, its a hell of a lot better than the first and imagining the 3rd trimester, it's probably better than whats ahead, but I really don't feel like I skip around with fireworks sparkling out of my ears everyday. So what has it been like...
~ LOTS of getting bigger
~ no issue gaining weight.. I gain weight thinking about it
~ my poor belly button's life is being ripped apart
~ no longer can see my feet or sausage toes
~ my legs only get shaved 3 times a week and it requires me sitting down in the shower to do so
~ I now feel like I'm headlocking two twinkies- TMI, but I dont care-- your vag turns into two pool noodles.
~ shaving your choch is no longer an option. Instead you now you are left with beard trimmer, a full length mirror and your large ass camped out on a towel to buzz it off. Shaving leads to a scenario of "Freddy meets Jason" and missing skin.
~ undercarriage pressure... sorta feels like your you belly is going to blow out at any second
~ WICKED hip pain, giving you a new appreciation for the elderly and a slight bit of envy for their whirpool baths, and walkers.
~ cholasma.. that would be the super sexy mask of pregnancy that leaves you looking like a chocolate chip cookie
~ Nesting... let it begin. I actually went to Walmart and bought almost $200 worth of baby meds. Because apparently Ill be birthing two kids with teeth and teething tabs at 24 weeks pregnant is logical. I also bought a jumbo sized pack of overnight maxi pads because I have only heard the worst horror stories of how you bleed out for weeks after you squeeze out the little bambinos.
~ building nursery furniture. I actually do have a list of "if your marriage survives this, you can collect and pass go" items. Added to it is now, building cribs, changing tables, and dressers.
~ indigestion. Fire in the hole is what I like to call it. It usually strikes the 1 night out of the week that you were actually sleeping soundly.
~ sleep.. um, whats that?
~ peeing like its your job. And you rock your job the 2nd tri... every 5minutes! winning!
~ surprisingly your sex drive isnt in the toliet-- shocking, since youre now sporting granny panties and youre lubed up with stretch mark cream like a Thanksgiving turkey. I can tell you that there is not a single position that is flattering. Go ahead, get on all fours, then reference back to the jungle bush comment and imagine that for a second. sexy
~ Braxton Hicks contractions. Oh the babies are moving.. oh wait, no they arent, my stomach is just tighting up around their cute little tushes and squeezing my bladder until I pee down my leg.
~ your bladder does not want to play along. peeing your pants when you laugh, sneeze, cough, becomes the norm. panty liners become as second nature as putting on clothes.
~ huffing and puffing.. to do anything is your life now.
~ Welcome to the maternity store-- stretch pants, shirts, and bras that have trap doors are now your world, bye bye Guess, Bebe, Banana Republic...
What's been really awesome about my second trimester you ask...
Well, your belly is a hard as a rock now, so you no longer look like you are smuggling muffins in your pants, you actually look pregnant. And I , look VERY pregant for just being 6months along.
You can feel the babies move. It is by far the BEST part about being pregnant so far. I love it. And these two both move constantly. I swear they take turns kicking me in the ribs and plan attacks to flip at the same time. The ultrasounds now are incredible. I go every 3 weeks to the specialist and get the 3d's everytime-- its pretty rad, and to my OB every 2 weeks for regular check ups.
It's baby shower time!! I have one shower in Arizona this weekend. The invite IS TO DIE FOR!! I'll post a picture. Then another shower in Cleveland in October-- that theme is very mod and darling, yellow and grey's!! So cute! Adam is finally feeling more apart of everything-- watching him set up the nursery and feeling them move really just makes me fall in love with him all over again, his excitement is so special. I turned 30 years old in my 2nd trimester, and it is a birthday I will NEVER forget!! Adam got me an elliptical and a workout bench and weights-- he knows I'm a die hard and really cant wait to get back into my gym time after i'm healed and in a situated place with the babes. We finally nailed down 4 full baby names -- FINALLY!! :)
6 months and counting... BEST.IS.YET.TO.COME
~ Jaime
~ LOTS of getting bigger
~ no issue gaining weight.. I gain weight thinking about it
~ my poor belly button's life is being ripped apart
~ no longer can see my feet or sausage toes
~ my legs only get shaved 3 times a week and it requires me sitting down in the shower to do so
~ I now feel like I'm headlocking two twinkies- TMI, but I dont care-- your vag turns into two pool noodles.
~ shaving your choch is no longer an option. Instead you now you are left with beard trimmer, a full length mirror and your large ass camped out on a towel to buzz it off. Shaving leads to a scenario of "Freddy meets Jason" and missing skin.
~ undercarriage pressure... sorta feels like your you belly is going to blow out at any second
~ WICKED hip pain, giving you a new appreciation for the elderly and a slight bit of envy for their whirpool baths, and walkers.
~ cholasma.. that would be the super sexy mask of pregnancy that leaves you looking like a chocolate chip cookie
~ Nesting... let it begin. I actually went to Walmart and bought almost $200 worth of baby meds. Because apparently Ill be birthing two kids with teeth and teething tabs at 24 weeks pregnant is logical. I also bought a jumbo sized pack of overnight maxi pads because I have only heard the worst horror stories of how you bleed out for weeks after you squeeze out the little bambinos.
~ building nursery furniture. I actually do have a list of "if your marriage survives this, you can collect and pass go" items. Added to it is now, building cribs, changing tables, and dressers.
~ indigestion. Fire in the hole is what I like to call it. It usually strikes the 1 night out of the week that you were actually sleeping soundly.
~ sleep.. um, whats that?
~ peeing like its your job. And you rock your job the 2nd tri... every 5minutes! winning!
~ surprisingly your sex drive isnt in the toliet-- shocking, since youre now sporting granny panties and youre lubed up with stretch mark cream like a Thanksgiving turkey. I can tell you that there is not a single position that is flattering. Go ahead, get on all fours, then reference back to the jungle bush comment and imagine that for a second. sexy
~ Braxton Hicks contractions. Oh the babies are moving.. oh wait, no they arent, my stomach is just tighting up around their cute little tushes and squeezing my bladder until I pee down my leg.
~ your bladder does not want to play along. peeing your pants when you laugh, sneeze, cough, becomes the norm. panty liners become as second nature as putting on clothes.
~ huffing and puffing.. to do anything is your life now.
~ Welcome to the maternity store-- stretch pants, shirts, and bras that have trap doors are now your world, bye bye Guess, Bebe, Banana Republic...
What's been really awesome about my second trimester you ask...
Well, your belly is a hard as a rock now, so you no longer look like you are smuggling muffins in your pants, you actually look pregnant. And I , look VERY pregant for just being 6months along.
You can feel the babies move. It is by far the BEST part about being pregnant so far. I love it. And these two both move constantly. I swear they take turns kicking me in the ribs and plan attacks to flip at the same time. The ultrasounds now are incredible. I go every 3 weeks to the specialist and get the 3d's everytime-- its pretty rad, and to my OB every 2 weeks for regular check ups.
It's baby shower time!! I have one shower in Arizona this weekend. The invite IS TO DIE FOR!! I'll post a picture. Then another shower in Cleveland in October-- that theme is very mod and darling, yellow and grey's!! So cute! Adam is finally feeling more apart of everything-- watching him set up the nursery and feeling them move really just makes me fall in love with him all over again, his excitement is so special. I turned 30 years old in my 2nd trimester, and it is a birthday I will NEVER forget!! Adam got me an elliptical and a workout bench and weights-- he knows I'm a die hard and really cant wait to get back into my gym time after i'm healed and in a situated place with the babes. We finally nailed down 4 full baby names -- FINALLY!! :)
6 months and counting... BEST.IS.YET.TO.COME
~ Jaime
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Bikini Blunders
Alright, I'm fed up with this whole trying to see my Queen Bee to shave and trim and keep things all tight lined and pretty. For one, I would have appreciated knowing that all the time and torture of laser hair removal was a waste, because pregnancy hormones bring it all on back... Secondly, I can't even see the damn turf anymore to do anything about it.
I contimplated just sitting on a towel on the bathroom floor in front of a mirror, with every tool and razor I could find to try and Edward Scissorhands my way back to some sort of dignity. But then, I realized that there would be areas I know I'd miss, and I'd end up looking like a half eaten piece of corn on the cob.
Waxing you say is the answer... Um, have you ever had a Brazilian Wax? If not, I suggest you take a shot of Tequilla and give it a whirl. You will be screaming choice words way more profrain than "Kelly Clarkson." Ya know, I'm actually a little pissed to find out that they don't offer a full Brazilian after they shoot you up with the epidural... could there not be a more perfect time to have someone rip your soul out thru 300 million tiny hairs, I don't think so. I'm afraid, DEATHLY AFRAID, that waxing may be my only answer... either that, or I'll just get myself a "hot pink" colored Fun Betty Dye Kit to dye the disaster I have going on, and enjoy the party at my next OB visit.
~jaime
I contimplated just sitting on a towel on the bathroom floor in front of a mirror, with every tool and razor I could find to try and Edward Scissorhands my way back to some sort of dignity. But then, I realized that there would be areas I know I'd miss, and I'd end up looking like a half eaten piece of corn on the cob.
Waxing you say is the answer... Um, have you ever had a Brazilian Wax? If not, I suggest you take a shot of Tequilla and give it a whirl. You will be screaming choice words way more profrain than "Kelly Clarkson." Ya know, I'm actually a little pissed to find out that they don't offer a full Brazilian after they shoot you up with the epidural... could there not be a more perfect time to have someone rip your soul out thru 300 million tiny hairs, I don't think so. I'm afraid, DEATHLY AFRAID, that waxing may be my only answer... either that, or I'll just get myself a "hot pink" colored Fun Betty Dye Kit to dye the disaster I have going on, and enjoy the party at my next OB visit.
~jaime
Sunday, August 19, 2012
22 Weeks
How far along? 22 weeks ( 5 1/2 months)
Total weight gain : 24bs UGHHHHHH!! I feel like a Silverback Gorilla
Maternity clothes? I have bent over for maternity shirts- the side elastic is heavenly. I really have no choice now. Normal tanks and tees ride up my belly so far I look like a washed up obese 8th grader. Pants and Shorts ill still okay in large sizes-- like size 12-14 Junior or size 33 pants. I wonder if it would be less damaging on my brain to just get maternity pants in size medium, hmmmm.
Stretch marks? Proudly-- NOPE... my exfoliating and layering system of oil and creamy marinade twice a day is so far working( i dont even rub it in...soak it up hyde, soak it up!)
Skin, Hair & Nails: I think because i've taken pre-natal vitamins for years i havent had any amazing new advances in the hair and nail dept. I hear all your hair falls out after you have the baby-- LOVELY! I cant wait to add a scarf to my post-baby "robe and slippers" look.
Sleep: I HATE NIGHT TIME... eeeee :( I literally toss and turn like a kabob. I hate it. I can't get comfy. My hips hurt SO bad it wakes me up. I get charlie horses in my legs. I'm a mess when it comes to sleeping. The doctor told me it is because I havent had kids yet and my hips arent stretched-- so now, double time they are expanding like earth movers.
Best moment this week: Seeing the babies move when I look at my belly. I have felt them for a few weeks now, but seeing it adds a whole new element. Getting their room almost complete is pretty awesome too!
Miss anything? Sitting up without getting a rocking start, shaving my legs with ease, tieing my shoes, working out like normal( i'm not complaining-- i still get to the gym daily, thank heavens!) eating food without getting indigestion, being able to pee without leaning forward, sleeping soundly, my complexion, my laser hair removal(WHAT A WASTE OF MONEY, hormones brought it all back)
Movement: TONS!! kung foo panda babies coming right up. Feels like kicking, punching, thumping, tapping, summersalts. All over too-- from my ribs to my crotch.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not really anymore--the smell of eggs cooking sometimes makes me gag. I'm overall just sensitive to smell-- stinky anything makes me want to punch someone.
Gender: we could know, but, NO WAY!! surprise is on its way. I think it may be boy/boy. I dont see any way it could be girl/girl.
Labor signs: I do get some cramping still. Dr. Gaiser said it could be the onset of Braxton Hicks... I'm monitoring but so far I feel great.
Symptoms: lately i've felt more sensitive, a little weepy, definitely uncomfortable and that leads to me getting a little worn out and cranky. I have been trying SO hard to keep my good humor. LAUGHING helps a lot!
Belly button in or out? I'd call it straight up FLAT... its on the verge of popping.
Can you see your toes? barely!
Happy or moody most of the time: depends on the moment-- overall really happy
Looking forward to: My babyshowers coming up!! Arizona Shower: Sept. 9th and Ohio Shower: Oct. 6th. YAY!!
THE HOSPITAL BAG
The time is quickly approaching where the question i'll be getting is "Are you packed yet?".
I never thought you really needed much to have a baby. Got your vagina right? Packed!
However, if you're having a hospital birth(and aren't squatting against a tree), there are a few things that would make your stay a little more pleasant. Here's the list I came up with based off of some girlfriends tips, feel free to let me know what you took, or are taking. I could use all the help I can get!!
For You:
Pillow: Hospital pillows are about the thickness of a communion wafer – maybe it's so you can't smother someone with them to get your inheritance early, dunno – so it's always nice to have a pillow from home. Not only is more comfortable, but your pillow kind of smells like your bed and that's always comforting.
Flip flops: There's a good chance you will need to walk around at some point so a lot of women take slippers. A friend of mine told me to take flip flops because you can wear them in the shower and I will be forever if the shower in the hospital looked liked a scene out of Seven. I've heard feet may also swell beyond the width of a slipper, so the flip flops would accommodate the charming loaves of baked bread formerly known as feet.
Socks
Sports bra or Nursing Bra: You may or may not need this one but it's nice to have if you want to contain the post birth boobs.d
PJs and robe:There's only so long you can walk around in one of those shear sheets with your ass hanging out before you lose your mind.
Underwear: Bring something ratty that can be thrown out or burned later. You will have to wear some kind of maxi pads to deal with lochia (a lovely term, can't wait to experience this.) so this isn't the time to pack a thong. Maternity underwear is probably your best bet to guarantee a comfy fit.
Maxi Pads: Most hospitals will supply you with maxi pads to deal with the post birth bleeding, but I suspect they are shipped by the crate with ACME printed on the side. They are usually thick and kind of diaper'ish so it's nice to have something that has wings, propellers and whatever other cutting edge technology maxi pads keep coming up with. That said, hospital pads are free so load up on the thunder pads if they don't bother you.
Nursing pads: This was originally on the "Don't Bother" list, but many women in the comments said that they did need them so tuck a few in your bag. They don't take up much space and you can always use them as coasters if you don't end up using them.
Towel: You can never go wrong with a towel – they are the multi-tools of a hospital stay. Use it to sit on if you're in labour on the way to the hospital to spare your seats if your water breaks (a bit). Take it in the shower with your during your stay. Cover anything gross that you may need to lie on like a questionable pillow or couch arm. It's always a good go to item to always have on hand.
Trash bag: Don't take this to the hospital but leave it in your car to sit on if your water breaks before or on the way to the hospital. Saves on detailing and isn't a bad thing to have in your glove box anyway.
Toiletries: toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant, brush, contact lens solution and case, glasses, chapstick, hairband or hair tie, hand sanitizer, or anything else your would take to stay over night somewhere. There are some gross moments that sometimes comes with birth so don't add chapped lips to them.
Lanolin or nipple cream: If you're planning to breastfeed, take this along just in case the road is a little rocky.
Makeup: You can also add makeup to the list if that's important to you for photo ops. I'm sure ill look like death, but a little makeup may help that "hot puffy straight out of hell" look.
Gum and Gatorade: I don't know what kind of desert air they pump through a hospital, but it's dry. My hat goes off to you if you work in one because I don't know how you don't look like a raisinette. I ate ice chips by the metric ton when I was in labour but the odd stick of gum and sip of gatorade really hit the spot when I wasn't allowed to eat. Gum is also good for your spouse who may have been drinking a gallon of coffee just before getting up in your face to say your doing a great job and to practice breathing exercises. Feelings may get hurt if you scream, "your breath smells like the ass of alley cat" in the heat of the moment. Take gum.
Snacks: If you are in labour there is a good chance you will not be allowed to eat in case you need to have surgery quickly, however, if you've been given the green light to nibble have a little something delicious on hand so you're not stuck with hospital apple sauce at 3am.
Trashy magazines: Especially if you're being induced, there is often a lot of hurry up and wait time. Take something light so you don't have to think too much and you can just thumb through. When it's time to go home, try to leave them as well. It's doubtful you'll want to read them at home and the nurses or other patients may enjoy reading them too.
I.D. and Insurance: "I'm sorry, you want to know who I am and who to charge for this birth?!"
Tech stuff: If you're like me, you'll need to take your cell phone (even if you're not allowed to use it) to get everyone's number if you want to make a call. You can also play games and surf the web if you're in a bit of a labour limbo. Take your charger too. Ipad, computer, cameras, etc.
Pen and phone numbers: Pens are always scarce and you, or your partner, are going to need to fill out forms. Phone numbers are good to take so you can keep playing Angry Birds while your husband goes off to call your hysterical Mother to say, "the baby still isn't here yet."
Birth Plan: I've talked about birth plans and how my plan was "to have a baby", but it's never a bad idea to have a general plan of what you'd like to do (or not do) so everyone is singing off the same song sheet.
Camera: Someone, at some point, will want to see a photo of this kid so here's a good chance to capture a couple.
Going home outfit: Let me be really straight here, you ain't leaving the hospital wearing pre-baby clothes so don't bother packing them. Pack something clean and comfortable and that's it. Maxi dress. Yoga pants and a t-shirt...even a Nun halloween costume. Doesn't matter, just make sure it's comfy.
For Baby:
Diapers: Most hospitals will give you a few but it's a good idea to bring your own whether you're going to use cloth or disposable.
Wipes: Again, hospitals may or may not supply you with wipes so it's a good idea to have them on hand.
Soothers: Soothers are awesome and I will fight that fact to the death. Take a few different kinds with you to see what fits the bill,
Scratch mittens: Newborns have wafer thin nails so wait until you're a little "with it" before you trim their nails (whether with trimmers or by biting them) as there isn't a huge difference between the feeling of their nails and the feeling of their skin. There are plenty of things to feel guilty about with being a mother so let's not add removing the tip of a finger to the list in the first few days.
Hat: The hospital will often give you a hat, but take a little one just in case.
Receiving blanket: Like a towel, receiving blankets can be used for a variety of things. Wrapping a baby up. Used as a nursing cover if you're not feeling comfortable with putting on a boob show yet. Wiping little mouths, hands, feet. As a car seat cover to block the sun when you leave the hospital. You can't go wrong. I recommend a cheap thin one as they seem to be the most versitile in the beginning.
Going home outfit: I think some people go all nuts with this and dress them like they are greeting the queen. If you aren't sentimental about this, take a onesie or sleeper to take them home in.
Baby book: If you have a baby keepsake book and a kind nurse that has time to help you out, you may be able to score some footprints from a seasoned pro that can get a good impression for you.
Nursing pillow: I wasn't going to add this to the list because you don't want to rent a uhaul to take all your crap to the hospital, but a lot of women listed this as an essential. Breastfeeding can be really tricky for some people so every little bit helps. Even if you don't want to take it in for the initial check in, you can put it in the car and send someone down for it if you want to use it.
Car seat: I don't think there is any hospital out there that will let you leave the hospital without a car seat (I guess if you're taking the bus home it's another story). So leave it in the car and bring it up as you're packing up to leave.
For Your Spouse:
Toothbrush, deodorant and underwear: My friend thought she was going into labour and called her husband at home and told him to pack a bag and meet her at the hospital. It was a false alarm but when he got there he had packed a tee-shirt, football jersey, some toothpaste (no toothbrush) and a pair of her socks. I shit you not. More than likely your spouse will be able to leave and take care of himself (or herself) but if never hurts to take some emergency essentials just in case they unhinged in the flury of birth.
What not to take:
Jewelry: You will need to take it off and leave it unattended. Leave it at home.
Baby nail clippers: Manis and pedis along with hair brushing, bathing, etc. can wait for home so don't bother bringing those things along.
Lastly, it's always a nice gesture to leave a "thank you" for the hospital staff.
Nurses in particular do a lot of gross shit for you while you're in there so, even if it's small, it's nice to say, "thank you for holding a bed pan while I vomit. I really appreciated that."
Hope the list helps and let me know what I forgot.
However, if you're having a hospital birth(and aren't squatting against a tree), there are a few things that would make your stay a little more pleasant. Here's the list I came up with based off of some girlfriends tips, feel free to let me know what you took, or are taking. I could use all the help I can get!!
For You:
Pillow: Hospital pillows are about the thickness of a communion wafer – maybe it's so you can't smother someone with them to get your inheritance early, dunno – so it's always nice to have a pillow from home. Not only is more comfortable, but your pillow kind of smells like your bed and that's always comforting.
Flip flops: There's a good chance you will need to walk around at some point so a lot of women take slippers. A friend of mine told me to take flip flops because you can wear them in the shower and I will be forever if the shower in the hospital looked liked a scene out of Seven. I've heard feet may also swell beyond the width of a slipper, so the flip flops would accommodate the charming loaves of baked bread formerly known as feet.
Socks
Sports bra or Nursing Bra: You may or may not need this one but it's nice to have if you want to contain the post birth boobs.d
PJs and robe:There's only so long you can walk around in one of those shear sheets with your ass hanging out before you lose your mind.
Underwear: Bring something ratty that can be thrown out or burned later. You will have to wear some kind of maxi pads to deal with lochia (a lovely term, can't wait to experience this.) so this isn't the time to pack a thong. Maternity underwear is probably your best bet to guarantee a comfy fit.
Maxi Pads: Most hospitals will supply you with maxi pads to deal with the post birth bleeding, but I suspect they are shipped by the crate with ACME printed on the side. They are usually thick and kind of diaper'ish so it's nice to have something that has wings, propellers and whatever other cutting edge technology maxi pads keep coming up with. That said, hospital pads are free so load up on the thunder pads if they don't bother you.
Nursing pads: This was originally on the "Don't Bother" list, but many women in the comments said that they did need them so tuck a few in your bag. They don't take up much space and you can always use them as coasters if you don't end up using them.
Towel: You can never go wrong with a towel – they are the multi-tools of a hospital stay. Use it to sit on if you're in labour on the way to the hospital to spare your seats if your water breaks (a bit). Take it in the shower with your during your stay. Cover anything gross that you may need to lie on like a questionable pillow or couch arm. It's always a good go to item to always have on hand.
Trash bag: Don't take this to the hospital but leave it in your car to sit on if your water breaks before or on the way to the hospital. Saves on detailing and isn't a bad thing to have in your glove box anyway.
Toiletries: toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant, brush, contact lens solution and case, glasses, chapstick, hairband or hair tie, hand sanitizer, or anything else your would take to stay over night somewhere. There are some gross moments that sometimes comes with birth so don't add chapped lips to them.
Lanolin or nipple cream: If you're planning to breastfeed, take this along just in case the road is a little rocky.
Makeup: You can also add makeup to the list if that's important to you for photo ops. I'm sure ill look like death, but a little makeup may help that "hot puffy straight out of hell" look.
Gum and Gatorade: I don't know what kind of desert air they pump through a hospital, but it's dry. My hat goes off to you if you work in one because I don't know how you don't look like a raisinette. I ate ice chips by the metric ton when I was in labour but the odd stick of gum and sip of gatorade really hit the spot when I wasn't allowed to eat. Gum is also good for your spouse who may have been drinking a gallon of coffee just before getting up in your face to say your doing a great job and to practice breathing exercises. Feelings may get hurt if you scream, "your breath smells like the ass of alley cat" in the heat of the moment. Take gum.
Snacks: If you are in labour there is a good chance you will not be allowed to eat in case you need to have surgery quickly, however, if you've been given the green light to nibble have a little something delicious on hand so you're not stuck with hospital apple sauce at 3am.
Trashy magazines: Especially if you're being induced, there is often a lot of hurry up and wait time. Take something light so you don't have to think too much and you can just thumb through. When it's time to go home, try to leave them as well. It's doubtful you'll want to read them at home and the nurses or other patients may enjoy reading them too.
I.D. and Insurance: "I'm sorry, you want to know who I am and who to charge for this birth?!"
Tech stuff: If you're like me, you'll need to take your cell phone (even if you're not allowed to use it) to get everyone's number if you want to make a call. You can also play games and surf the web if you're in a bit of a labour limbo. Take your charger too. Ipad, computer, cameras, etc.
Pen and phone numbers: Pens are always scarce and you, or your partner, are going to need to fill out forms. Phone numbers are good to take so you can keep playing Angry Birds while your husband goes off to call your hysterical Mother to say, "the baby still isn't here yet."
Birth Plan: I've talked about birth plans and how my plan was "to have a baby", but it's never a bad idea to have a general plan of what you'd like to do (or not do) so everyone is singing off the same song sheet.
Camera: Someone, at some point, will want to see a photo of this kid so here's a good chance to capture a couple.
Going home outfit: Let me be really straight here, you ain't leaving the hospital wearing pre-baby clothes so don't bother packing them. Pack something clean and comfortable and that's it. Maxi dress. Yoga pants and a t-shirt...even a Nun halloween costume. Doesn't matter, just make sure it's comfy.
For Baby:
Diapers: Most hospitals will give you a few but it's a good idea to bring your own whether you're going to use cloth or disposable.
Wipes: Again, hospitals may or may not supply you with wipes so it's a good idea to have them on hand.
Soothers: Soothers are awesome and I will fight that fact to the death. Take a few different kinds with you to see what fits the bill,
Scratch mittens: Newborns have wafer thin nails so wait until you're a little "with it" before you trim their nails (whether with trimmers or by biting them) as there isn't a huge difference between the feeling of their nails and the feeling of their skin. There are plenty of things to feel guilty about with being a mother so let's not add removing the tip of a finger to the list in the first few days.
Hat: The hospital will often give you a hat, but take a little one just in case.
Receiving blanket: Like a towel, receiving blankets can be used for a variety of things. Wrapping a baby up. Used as a nursing cover if you're not feeling comfortable with putting on a boob show yet. Wiping little mouths, hands, feet. As a car seat cover to block the sun when you leave the hospital. You can't go wrong. I recommend a cheap thin one as they seem to be the most versitile in the beginning.
Going home outfit: I think some people go all nuts with this and dress them like they are greeting the queen. If you aren't sentimental about this, take a onesie or sleeper to take them home in.
Baby book: If you have a baby keepsake book and a kind nurse that has time to help you out, you may be able to score some footprints from a seasoned pro that can get a good impression for you.
Nursing pillow: I wasn't going to add this to the list because you don't want to rent a uhaul to take all your crap to the hospital, but a lot of women listed this as an essential. Breastfeeding can be really tricky for some people so every little bit helps. Even if you don't want to take it in for the initial check in, you can put it in the car and send someone down for it if you want to use it.
Car seat: I don't think there is any hospital out there that will let you leave the hospital without a car seat (I guess if you're taking the bus home it's another story). So leave it in the car and bring it up as you're packing up to leave.
For Your Spouse:
Toothbrush, deodorant and underwear: My friend thought she was going into labour and called her husband at home and told him to pack a bag and meet her at the hospital. It was a false alarm but when he got there he had packed a tee-shirt, football jersey, some toothpaste (no toothbrush) and a pair of her socks. I shit you not. More than likely your spouse will be able to leave and take care of himself (or herself) but if never hurts to take some emergency essentials just in case they unhinged in the flury of birth.
What not to take:
Jewelry: You will need to take it off and leave it unattended. Leave it at home.
Baby nail clippers: Manis and pedis along with hair brushing, bathing, etc. can wait for home so don't bother bringing those things along.
Lastly, it's always a nice gesture to leave a "thank you" for the hospital staff.
Nurses in particular do a lot of gross shit for you while you're in there so, even if it's small, it's nice to say, "thank you for holding a bed pan while I vomit. I really appreciated that."
Hope the list helps and let me know what I forgot.
Dearest Daddy
I was going to do a post on what dads should do during delivery but decided that was too difficult because ONE, I haven't been there yet-- I CAN'T WAIT [insert some sarcarsm there... not a bunch, because I am excited, but a little] and TWO so much depends on the guy.
I'd imagine some men get all silent and queasy whereas others are all up in their lady's junk with a camcorder saying "Honey, I don't know how you're doing this!?".
The only thing I know from being an onlooker in the delivery room, would be to tell a fella who's about to go in to a delivery room is that your name is no longer your own – it's simply "dad". So you'll hear "Dad, do you want to grab a leg?", "That's right, Dad. Just help with breathing and stop talking." or "Dad, if you think you're going to pussy out and faint, get the hell out of the way and don't look down".
What I'd like to lay down is my idea of home the rules, so that the first few weeks and months are smoother for everyone:
1. If you're going to be late coming home don't wait until the last minute to tell me: Remember when you'd have to do chin ups and you knew you had to do 20? You'd get to 18 and think "I only have two more to go, I can make it" then some asshat comes along and says "Gimme 10 more". How much do you like that guy? Not so much.
2. Come home and get in the house. When you get home this is not the time to chit chat with the neighbour over the fence about how it's gong with the new baby. Assume that it is always Lord of the Rings war in the house and get your ass inside to relive the day shift because your wife has probably been walking around with that baby thinking "I only have to hang in there 30 more minutes....29.....28." (see point above).
3. Pretend you like the baby. I know, I know, you like the baby but most new mothers are wired with this demented sense of responsibility so even if their baby is screaming like a rabid howler monkey they don't want to leave it. So if you go in and say something like "take a shower, I've missed him all day and I can't wait to hold him" then take the wailing, purple terror and pretend to love it like a playoff game. In turn, she will be more willing to go bathe, eat or generally reset to be less crazy. It's win-win.
4. Don't ask "What's for Dinner" If everyone in the house is alive when you get home that's a successful day. My friend's husband asked her why dinner wasn't ready because "she'd been sitting at home all day doing nothing". If you ask "What's for dinner?" the answer might be "Your left testicle". Eat cereal, order take-out or drink pumped breastmilk. Your choice.
5. Don't whine about how hard your day was. This is important, Gentlemen. Even if your day consisted of being gang raped by angry silver back gorillas, she can trump you. Not only can she trump you but it may include details that you otherwise wouldn't have known about and don't want to hear. You're tired. You're stressed. But don't open Pandora's box. Also consider that this is someone who is up all night looking at your peaceful, sleeping vulnerable body. Don't give her yet another reason to smother you with a nursing pillow. She's probably already plotted your death a couple of times by now so don't push her over the edge.
6. Don't say you're babysitting. The mother of your child may be too tired to catch this slip but any woman who has had more than 20 minutes of consecutive sleep is going to do a slow, Chucky-head-turn and hiss "You're not babysitting. You're parenting." In your defense, I totally understand this statement. If you're not the primary caregiver and you're stepping in to take care of the baby then you are technically babysitting. Use terms like "Daddy Duty", "On call" and "At the helm" to be on the safe side and if you catch yourself saying "babysitting", quickly guard your nuts.
7. Don't lie on your back and hold the baby above your head facing you. They puke. It's the infant equivalent of the Funny Home Video guy pitching to the kid with the baseball bat and getting squared in the pills. All guys seem to like lying on their backs, hold the baby in the air and fly them over their face. Babies LOVE this and this joy often sends a surge of yak right into your who's-daddy's-airplane-open-mouth. They give no warning. They are vomit grenades.
8. Be CIA guy. Too often I think Fathers get shoved to the side and it's all about the baby, and to a lesser extend, the mom. Love the shadows, my friend. Be a gazelle in the grassland and don't draw attention to yourself because you're in the trenches and there's no glory in the trenches. Be like those awesome CIA guys with the silly putty in their ear who silently, seamlessly get the odd glass of water before it's asked for, load the dishwasher and do those slow motion body blocks when your dirty cousin with the cold sores tries to stick her finger in the baby's mouth. Your work will go unnoticed at first but when the dust settles you'll be revered and adored.
Your job at this time is really important to me honey. You're the voice of reason, the pillar of strength and the cavalry wrapped in to one. Adam you have always rocked my world, and a line like... "I'll be home early, I'm bringing dinner and I want to take the baby for a walk as soon as I get home" would sweep me right off my feet-- lets practice that :)
My conclusions on dealing the "baby won't stop crying dilemma"
Obviously, you want to rule out anything physically wrong with your baby in the 8 billion doctors appointments you have when they are a newborn. My friend's baby didn't stop crying for a 48 hour period until they figured out that one of her hairs had wrapped around the baby's toe and was cutting off circulation causing toe tourniquet syndrome. (Yep, someone named it so you can label your guilt). HAHA I'm kidding!!
But once you know that you're dealing with a healthy kid, here's what I've gathered from my girlfriends... lets see if I remember a single one when I'm spinning in circles begging for a break from the madness.
But once you know that you're dealing with a healthy kid, here's what I've gathered from my girlfriends... lets see if I remember a single one when I'm spinning in circles begging for a break from the madness.
• Put the baby down in a safe place and go pee. Everything seems better when you're sitting on the toilet.
• Listen to music. Even if you can still hear the baby it drowns out that upper octave that only a 2-month old and Mariah Carey can hit.
• Get earplugs. Again, just enough to take off the edge.
• Try to sing Led Zepplin's Immigrant Song so it sounds like your baby is taking the "AHhhaahhhhaaa" part.
• Bounce on an exercise ball and watch tv while your baby is strapped to your chest in a carrier. You may as well whittle your ass off while you lose your mind.
• Find one of those little old ladies that stop you in the mall and tell you that these are the best days of your life and give them the screaming baby. Fun fun, SUCKER.
• Find a slightly deaf relative to just hold the baby while you sit outside and cry.
• Write a nasty hormonal email to your spouse (or Gwyneth Paltrow) telling them how much you hate them and how you want to smother them in their sleep. Then don't send it. No point in burning that bridge in a moment of fury.
• Go for a walk with the baby strapped to you somewhere noisy. Babies love it when they are steeped in chaos and your exhaustion. An outdoor market, a busy street, or a college bar should do the trick – you get the gist.
• Do the "Aum" sound that Buddhist Monks do repeatedly while holding your baby on your chest. My Father-in-Law has perfected this sound and put every baby he held out like a light. He seriously should be rented out to new parents.
• Tell your baby your worst secrets ever. Who the hell are they going to tell?
• Draw a moustache with eyeliner on your baby's upper lip so they look like an angry outlaw while they cry.
• Cry right along with them and see who can outlast the other like a Boo Hoo showdown.
• Vacuum. You may as well have a clean house to show for your insanity.
• Have a shower and blow dry your hair. Be fancy and oblivious to the screams like Celine Dion!
• Dress your baby up in a Halloween costume. I shit you not that I did this and it's pretty hard to get frustrated with a screaming skunk.
the list may continue when real life experiences come into play... that's when it will get really entertaining and interesting :)
the list may continue when real life experiences come into play... that's when it will get really entertaining and interesting :)
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