Also, you guys know I have a fondness for little white furry dogs. :)
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Omg! Super cute website/blog!
Have you guys ever been to Being Nickel? Ok, seriously, guys. This site makes my heart smile! Such a cute dog!
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Tonight's (temporary) goodbye
I know she'll only be gone a month, but it still makes me sad to think about how much I'll miss her.
My good friend Jodie is leaving for Senegal Saturday for an entire month and I got to spend some time with her tonight before she leaves. She was born and raised there, so I know she'll feel like she's going home and she's going to have a good time. She gets to see her brother and his family who currently live there and help out with various mission-related things (the entire family is in mission work).
I'm happy for her to have this opportunity. I'm just sad that I lose a friend for a month. But she'll be back. :)
I'm happy for her to have this opportunity. I'm just sad that I lose a friend for a month. But she'll be back. :)
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Gender prediction Old Wives Tales (OWT)
Until I can get the doctor to officially check the gender of our personal crib midget, I'm going to try some OWT to have fun and pass time.
One that I've already "done" is the heartbeat check: Over 140- Girl, Under 140- Boy
Winner (with a heartbeat of 160)= Girl
Tonight's OWT: (text taken from some baby website)
I did this one tonight, over belly and over wrist. Both of them swung strongly in a circular motion.
Winner: Girl
So that's 2 OWT for girl so far. 0 for boy.
Do you guys know of any more I can try? Or should I just hit the internet for suggestions?
One that I've already "done" is the heartbeat check: Over 140- Girl, Under 140- Boy
Winner (with a heartbeat of 160)= Girl
Tonight's OWT: (text taken from some baby website)
Needle or Wedding Ring Gender Prediction Method
This an easy baby gender prediction method to try. Take a pin, needle, or wedding ring and attach it to a thread or strand of hair. Hold the dangling item over mom to be's belly while she is lying down. If the needle or wedding ring swings in a strong circular motion, you will be having a girl. If it moves in a to and fro motion like a pendulum, you will be having a boy.
An alternate version of this baby gender prediction method is to dangle the needle or wedding ring over the expectant mom's wrist instead of belly.
I did this one tonight, over belly and over wrist. Both of them swung strongly in a circular motion.
Winner: Girl
So that's 2 OWT for girl so far. 0 for boy.
Do you guys know of any more I can try? Or should I just hit the internet for suggestions?
Sunday, September 4, 2011
14 Weeks
How Far Along? 14-ish weeks (Due March 4)
Total Weight Gain/Loss: I'm down 2-3 lbs from what I weighed in June
Maternity Clothes? I have a few things. I have worn a couple of maternity tops just because I enjoy the length (right now) of them, even though I don't really need them yet.
Stretch Marks? No new ones
Sleep: I love sleep, but, if I'm not careful, I wake up with the sorest hips!
Best Moment of the Week? Looking at strollers and car seats with an eager T
Have You Told Family & Friends? By now? Of course. You know I can't keep a secret.
Miss Anything? Caffeinated iced caramel coffee and spicy tuna sushi. And being able to spell because I seem to misspell every other word I write these days.
Movement: No... When should I even expect something like that?
Food Cravings: Sweets. BP (before pregnancy) I tended to shy away from sweets, majorly leaning towards an unhealthy love of salty treats, but now? I can't get enough cookies and puddings and fruits (esp blueberries!)
Anything Making You Queasy or Sick? Meat. Grilled meat? Cooked/cooking meat? Barbecue? BLECH! That and baby spit up
Have You Started to Show Yet? I can tell, but I'm too heavy for others to easily notice.
Gender Prediction: I know which gender I'm really feeling it could be, but I'm keeping that to myself. You guys seem to think GIRL according to my side bar poll (and, no, I have not voted in the side bar poll).
Labor Signs: Not quite yet. lol
Belly Button In or Out: In
Wedding Rings On or Off: On
Happy or Moody Most of the Time? Are we at an amusement park? Because these moods/emotions are practically a roller coaster ride! Up, down, sideways! All over the place!
Looking Forward To: Finding out whether this alien within me is a booooyyyyy or a girrrrrrrl!
Total Weight Gain/Loss: I'm down 2-3 lbs from what I weighed in June
Maternity Clothes? I have a few things. I have worn a couple of maternity tops just because I enjoy the length (right now) of them, even though I don't really need them yet.
Stretch Marks? No new ones
Sleep: I love sleep, but, if I'm not careful, I wake up with the sorest hips!
Best Moment of the Week? Looking at strollers and car seats with an eager T
Have You Told Family & Friends? By now? Of course. You know I can't keep a secret.
Miss Anything? Caffeinated iced caramel coffee and spicy tuna sushi. And being able to spell because I seem to misspell every other word I write these days.
Movement: No... When should I even expect something like that?
Food Cravings: Sweets. BP (before pregnancy) I tended to shy away from sweets, majorly leaning towards an unhealthy love of salty treats, but now? I can't get enough cookies and puddings and fruits (esp blueberries!)
Anything Making You Queasy or Sick? Meat. Grilled meat? Cooked/cooking meat? Barbecue? BLECH! That and baby spit up
Have You Started to Show Yet? I can tell, but I'm too heavy for others to easily notice.
Gender Prediction: I know which gender I'm really feeling it could be, but I'm keeping that to myself. You guys seem to think GIRL according to my side bar poll (and, no, I have not voted in the side bar poll).
Labor Signs: Not quite yet. lol
Belly Button In or Out: In
Wedding Rings On or Off: On
Happy or Moody Most of the Time? Are we at an amusement park? Because these moods/emotions are practically a roller coaster ride! Up, down, sideways! All over the place!
Looking Forward To: Finding out whether this alien within me is a booooyyyyy or a girrrrrrrl!
Picture? Not this time. Maybe next week :)
Friday, September 2, 2011
Single
One. Word.
No. Explanations.
yourself: learning
your boyfriend/girlfriend (husband, whatever): drums
your hair: ponytail
your mother: lovely
your dog: Roo!
your favorite item: love
your dream last night: pineapples
your favorite drink: Coffee
your dream car: clean
the room you are in: noisy
your fear: loss
what you want to be in ten years: happy
who you hung out with last night: Dogs
what you're not: hate
muffin: chocolate
one of your wish items: crib
time: everlasting
the last thing you did: Twitter
what you are wearing: clothes
your favorite weather: hot
your favorite book: all
the last thing you ate: waffles
your life: pleasing
your mood: Content
your best friend: Meg!
what you are thinking about right now: Mail
your car: Toyota
what you are doing at the moment: waiting
your summer: Exciting!
your relationship status: Loved
what is on your tv: Tennis
what is the weather like: Sunny
when is the last time you laughed: Now :)
Now. You.
No. Explanations.
yourself: learning
your boyfriend/girlfriend (husband, whatever): drums
your hair: ponytail
your mother: lovely
your dog: Roo!
your favorite item: love
your dream last night: pineapples
your favorite drink: Coffee
your dream car: clean
the room you are in: noisy
your fear: loss
what you want to be in ten years: happy
who you hung out with last night: Dogs
what you're not: hate
muffin: chocolate
one of your wish items: crib
time: everlasting
the last thing you did: Twitter
what you are wearing: clothes
your favorite weather: hot
your favorite book: all
the last thing you ate: waffles
your life: pleasing
your mood: Content
your best friend: Meg!
what you are thinking about right now: Mail
your car: Toyota
what you are doing at the moment: waiting
your summer: Exciting!
your relationship status: Loved
what is on your tv: Tennis
what is the weather like: Sunny
when is the last time you laughed: Now :)
Now. You.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Why I'm wearing bright colors today
Kayden James Stockmeister
Kayden James Stockmeister
Kayden, 3, of Charlotte, went to be with the Lord on August 25, 2011.
He leaves his loving mother and father, Krissy Hans and Kenny Stockmeister, Jr.; grandparents, Rick and Karen Hans and Ken and Lidia Stockmeister, Sr.; aunts and uncle, Dina Stockmeister, Tiffany Hans and Ricky Hans.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at 11:00am at Good Shepherd Church, 13110 Moss Rd Charlotte, NC 28273 with inurnment to follow at Forest Lawn East Cemetery in Matthews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Good Shepherd Church to assist Kayden's family with expenses.
Please visit Kayden's online memorial at www.mcewenpinevillechapel.com
Published in Charlotte Observer on August 30, 2011
Kayden James Stockmeister
Kayden, 3, of Charlotte, went to be with the Lord on August 25, 2011.
He leaves his loving mother and father, Krissy Hans and Kenny Stockmeister, Jr.; grandparents, Rick and Karen Hans and Ken and Lidia Stockmeister, Sr.; aunts and uncle, Dina Stockmeister, Tiffany Hans and Ricky Hans.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at 11:00am at Good Shepherd Church, 13110 Moss Rd Charlotte, NC 28273 with inurnment to follow at Forest Lawn East Cemetery in Matthews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Good Shepherd Church to assist Kayden's family with expenses.
Please visit Kayden's online memorial at www.mcewenpinevillechapel.com
Published in Charlotte Observer on August 30, 2011
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Honestly? I'm terrified
The question I tend to be getting quite often now that our cat is out of the bag is how am I feeling/ how am I. I usually give the standard "Oh, I'm fine" because, honestly, who really wants to hear when you are feeling awful or even not so hot. Sometimes I will say something like I've been a little nauseated, but it's going away. But in my head is the answer that is so hard to tell people and to explain.
I am terrified. I am terrified that I am screwing things up already. I am terrified that my diabetes will cause problems that this baby did not ask for. I am terrified, that when my blood sugar reads high, I am causing some kind of irreversible birth defect. I am terrified, that when my blood sugar reads low (and it's happening more than I like, to the point that I am no longer recognizing the feeling of a low blood sugar), I am starving my baby's cells and growing body and such from necessary sugars needed for growth and development. I am terrified that I will pass out from one of these horrifying lows and cause harm to the baby and to myself or possibly not even waking up. I am terrified of growing too attached to this baby and then losing it like I lost the last one. I am terrified of potential anger issues causing me to be the type of parent I desperately hope not to become. I am terrified of being a bad mom. I am terrified of being a diabetic mom.
I know most of my fears are similar to the fears every expecting parent has, but this is a time that I wish diabetes wasn't a potential negative factor. I know that I am taking care of myself. I know that I am keeping diabetes as under control as possible. I know that I am listening to the advice of my doctors, nurses and the nutritionist. I know I am going to the OBGYN and the endocrinologist once a month each as recommended. I know that I am doing everything that I can to keep the baby safe, but I'm still terrified.
But, do you know what helps? Knowing that I am not alone. Knowing that all of our family and friends are as excited to welcome this child as we are. Knowing that aunts and uncles and grandparents are making plans for the future including the baby. Knowing that, when all of my current world of fears comes crashing down on my shoulders (and it happens too too often), you guys are there for me. Knowing that this blog is here for me to vent my frustrations and to celebrate my joys and you guys will be there too. Knowing that God truly does answer prayers. Knowing that He heard my tearful prayers for a child before and after the miscarriage. Knowing that He heard (and is hearing) the prayers I have prayed multiple times a day for the past two-three months. Knowing love. That helps.
So, when you ask me how I am, just know, that beneath the smile and jokes, I am terrified. And just know that I need you more than I'll ever let on.
I love you guys.
I am terrified. I am terrified that I am screwing things up already. I am terrified that my diabetes will cause problems that this baby did not ask for. I am terrified, that when my blood sugar reads high, I am causing some kind of irreversible birth defect. I am terrified, that when my blood sugar reads low (and it's happening more than I like, to the point that I am no longer recognizing the feeling of a low blood sugar), I am starving my baby's cells and growing body and such from necessary sugars needed for growth and development. I am terrified that I will pass out from one of these horrifying lows and cause harm to the baby and to myself or possibly not even waking up. I am terrified of growing too attached to this baby and then losing it like I lost the last one. I am terrified of potential anger issues causing me to be the type of parent I desperately hope not to become. I am terrified of being a bad mom. I am terrified of being a diabetic mom.
I know most of my fears are similar to the fears every expecting parent has, but this is a time that I wish diabetes wasn't a potential negative factor. I know that I am taking care of myself. I know that I am keeping diabetes as under control as possible. I know that I am listening to the advice of my doctors, nurses and the nutritionist. I know I am going to the OBGYN and the endocrinologist once a month each as recommended. I know that I am doing everything that I can to keep the baby safe, but I'm still terrified.
But, do you know what helps? Knowing that I am not alone. Knowing that all of our family and friends are as excited to welcome this child as we are. Knowing that aunts and uncles and grandparents are making plans for the future including the baby. Knowing that, when all of my current world of fears comes crashing down on my shoulders (and it happens too too often), you guys are there for me. Knowing that this blog is here for me to vent my frustrations and to celebrate my joys and you guys will be there too. Knowing that God truly does answer prayers. Knowing that He heard my tearful prayers for a child before and after the miscarriage. Knowing that He heard (and is hearing) the prayers I have prayed multiple times a day for the past two-three months. Knowing love. That helps.
So, when you ask me how I am, just know, that beneath the smile and jokes, I am terrified. And just know that I need you more than I'll ever let on.
I love you guys.
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