How Far Along? 31-ish weeks... Honestly, I'm not 100% sure how pregnant I am any more
Picture? No pictures this week. I was too lazy/busy to do it.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: Doc said I can still gain plenty.
Size of baby: Butternut Squash (and I ate some DELICIOUS fried squash the other day... Yum!)
Maternity Clothes: Yup.
Gender: Pink. Everywhere.
Movement: Still crazy when I feel it.
Sleep: It's good... if the room is cool enough and dark enough
What I miss: Sushi
Cravings: Shrimp
Anything Making You Queasy or Sick? Coughing, dog food, cooking meat. The usual.
Belly Button In or Out: Shallowing
Happy or Moody Most of the Time? Moody. I doubt this will change.
Stretch Marks? Only the old ones
Other Symptoms: Swelling of the feet, back pain and itchiness
Have You Started to Show Yet? Sure.
Best Moment of the Week? Shower #2 with some super awesome people.
Looking Forward To: Getting SFM's bedding in. We finally ordered it. :)
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
How long?
I saw this on a fellow diafriend's blog and I knew I wanted my readers to see it too.
From Diabetesaliciousness:
Agreed, Kelly. Agreed.
From Diabetesaliciousness:
Welcomed indeed!
It was 90 years ago today that the "Miracle on Bloor Street" happened, and the world as we know it changed forever.
To be even more specific in terms of the time/space continuum, it was 32,865 days ago, which broken down into hours = 788,760. Break that number of hours down into minutes and it = 47,325,600 minutes. Take the number of minutes and break them down into seconds and = 2,830,536,000 seconds ago that a human being first received a shot of insulin. The insulin was brown and brackish in color and came from the pancreas of a piggy, and was administered to a 14 year old boy named Leonard Thompson.
The first shot caused Thompson to have an allergic reaction, but after fine tuning of the extracted insulin by the good doctors, a second shot was administered 2 weeks later.
Millions of lives were saved and family trees were able to develop new branches.A Nobel Prize was won and many a diabetes business was launched.
My own Family Tree was able to flourish despite diabetes. My father and his two sisters were all diagnosed as type 1 (they were from a family of seven children,) and had 10 children between them, including my two sisters and I - Also type 1s. Not to mention my nephew and cousin also have type 1. And when you really think about it, the Diabetes On-Line Community is able to exist because of the discovery of insulin.
I'm so very grateful to insulin and my heart holds a special place for Doctors Banting & Best - I love them very much!
But I can't help wondering how many days, hours, minutes and seconds it will take to find a cure for diabetes.Because isn't 32,865 days an awfully long time to wait between diabetes miracles?
Agreed, Kelly. Agreed.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
30 weeks
How Far Along? 30-ish weeks... Honestly, I'm not 100% sure how pregnant I am any more
Picture? You get TWO this week! Does that make up for all of those lame-o weeks where I didn't post any?
Total Weight Gain/Loss: Doc said I can still gain plenty.
Size of baby: My little honeydew [melon]
Maternity Clothes: Yup.
Gender: Girl, girl, girly girl
Movement: Often
Sleep: It's good... if the room is cool enough and dark enough
What I miss: Shoes that I know will fit when I put them on
Cravings: Shrimp
Anything Making You Queasy or Sick? Coughing, dog food, cooking meat. The usual.
Belly Button In or Out: Shallowing
Happy or Moody Most of the Time? Easily moody, especially the other night. Don't ask.
Stretch Marks? Only the old ones
Other Symptoms: Swelling of the feet, back pain and itchiness
Have You Started to Show Yet? I.. think so
Best Moment of the Week? Shower #1 and the love from my family
Looking Forward To: Shower #2 with my awesome church family
Picture? You get TWO this week! Does that make up for all of those lame-o weeks where I didn't post any?
Total Weight Gain/Loss: Doc said I can still gain plenty.
Size of baby: My little honeydew [melon]
Maternity Clothes: Yup.
Gender: Girl, girl, girly girl
Movement: Often
Sleep: It's good... if the room is cool enough and dark enough
What I miss: Shoes that I know will fit when I put them on
Cravings: Shrimp
Anything Making You Queasy or Sick? Coughing, dog food, cooking meat. The usual.
Belly Button In or Out: Shallowing
Happy or Moody Most of the Time? Easily moody, especially the other night. Don't ask.
Stretch Marks? Only the old ones
Other Symptoms: Swelling of the feet, back pain and itchiness
Have You Started to Show Yet? I.. think so
Best Moment of the Week? Shower #1 and the love from my family
Looking Forward To: Shower #2 with my awesome church family
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
28/29 weeks
How Far Along? This update will cover 28/29 weeks, even though I'm actually closer to 30/31
Picture? I'm not sure how I don't have any pictures from Christmas on my phone. I'll ask around.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: Doc said I can still gain plenty.
Size of baby: Iceberg lettuce/cabbage
Maternity Clothes: Yup.
Gender: Girl, girl, girly girl
Movement: Often
Sleep: Charley horses have been waking me up too often.
What I miss: Feet that don't swell. And coffee. We got a Keurig for Christmas and I can't wait to try all of the flavors.
Cravings: Raw Veggies and ranch.
Anything Making You Queasy or Sick? Coughing, dog food, cooking meat. The usual.
Belly Button In or Out: Shallowing
Happy or Moody Most of the Time? Easily moody
Stretch Marks? Only the old ones
Other Symptoms: Swelling of the feet, back pain and Charley horses
Have You Started to Show Yet? I still think I just look fat, but others say I look pregnant. I disagree.
Best Moment of the Week? Getting a C Section date. My little Snow Flake will be here on (or before) March 6th (The most awesome date ever. Right, Megin?)
Looking Forward To: My very first baby shower this weekend
Picture? I'm not sure how I don't have any pictures from Christmas on my phone. I'll ask around.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: Doc said I can still gain plenty.
Size of baby: Iceberg lettuce/cabbage
Maternity Clothes: Yup.
Gender: Girl, girl, girly girl
Movement: Often
Sleep: Charley horses have been waking me up too often.
What I miss: Feet that don't swell. And coffee. We got a Keurig for Christmas and I can't wait to try all of the flavors.
Cravings: Raw Veggies and ranch.
Anything Making You Queasy or Sick? Coughing, dog food, cooking meat. The usual.
Belly Button In or Out: Shallowing
Happy or Moody Most of the Time? Easily moody
Stretch Marks? Only the old ones
Other Symptoms: Swelling of the feet, back pain and Charley horses
Have You Started to Show Yet? I still think I just look fat, but others say I look pregnant. I disagree.
Best Moment of the Week? Getting a C Section date. My little Snow Flake will be here on (or before) March 6th (The most awesome date ever. Right, Megin?)
Looking Forward To: My very first baby shower this weekend
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
50 rules for Dads of Daughters
Note: Found multiple places on the web. I'm not sure who the original person was, but, if you know, tell me. I'm more than happy to give credit.
As you know, we are expecting a daughter, SFM, in a couple(!) short months. I think the Timmy should heed this list. :)
Photo Credit :: Danielle Rocke Toews
As you know, we are expecting a daughter, SFM, in a couple(!) short months. I think the Timmy should heed this list. :)
1. Love her mom. Treat her mother with respect, honor, and a big heaping spoonful of public displays of affection. When she grows up, the odds are good she’ll fall in love with and marry someone who treats her much like you treated her mother. Good or bad, that’s just the way it is. I’d prefer good.
2. Always be there. Quality time doesn’t happen without quantity time. Hang out together for no other reason than just to be in each other’s presence. Be genuinely interested in the things that interest her. She needs her dad to be involved in her life at every stage. Don’t just sit idly by while she add years to her… add life to her years.
3. Save the day. She’ll grow up looking for a hero. It might as well be you. She’ll need you to come through for her over and over again throughout her life. Rise to the occasion. Red cape and blue tights optional.
4. Savor every moment you have together. Today she’s crawling around the house in diapers, tomorrow you’re handing her the keys to the car, and before you know it, you’re walking her down the aisle. Some day soon, hanging out with her old man won’t be the bees knees anymore. Life happens pretty fast. You better cherish it while you can.
5. Pray for her. Regularly. Passionately. Continually.
6. Buy her a glove and teach her to throw a baseball. Make her proud to throw like a girl… a girl with a wicked slider.
7. She will fight with her mother. Choose sides wisely.
8. Go ahead. Buy her those pearls.
9. Of course you look silly playing peek-a-boo. You should play anyway.
10. Enjoy the wonder of bath time.
11. There will come a day when she asks for a puppy. Don’t over think it. At least one time in her life, just say, “Yes.”
12. It’s never too early to start teaching her about money. She will still probably suck you dry as a teenager… and on her wedding day.
13. Make pancakes in the shape of her age for breakfast on her birthday. In a pinch, donuts with pink sprinkles and a candle will suffice.
14. Buy her a pair of Chucks as soon as she starts walking. She won’t always want to wear matching shoes with her old man.
Photo Credit :: Danielle Rocke Toews
15. Dance with her. Start when she’s a little girl or even when she’s a baby. Don’t wait ‘til her wedding day.
16. Take her fishing. She will probably squirm more than the worm on your hook. That’s OK.
17. Learn to say no. She may pitch a fit today, but someday you’ll both be glad you stuck to your guns.
18. Tell her she’s beautiful. Say it over and over again. Someday an animated movie or “beauty” magazine will try to convince her otherwise.
19. Teach her to change a flat. A tire without air need not be a major panic inducing event in her life. She’ll still call you crying the first time it happens.
20. Take her camping. Immerse her in the great outdoors. Watch her eyes fill with wonder the first time she sees the beauty of wide open spaces. Leave the iPod at home.
21. Let her hold the wheel. She will always remember when daddy let her drive.
22. She’s as smart as any boy. Make sure she knows that.
23. When she learns to give kisses, she will want to plant them all over your face. Encourage this practice.
24. Knowing how to eat sunflower seeds correctly will not help her get into a good college. Teach her anyway.
25. Letting her ride on your shoulders is pure magic. Do it now while you have a strong back and she’s still tiny.
26. It is in her nature to make music. It’s up to you to introduce her to the joy of socks on a wooden floor.
27. If there’s a splash park near your home, take her there often. She will be drawn to the water like a duck to a puddle.
28. She will eagerly await your return home from work in the evenings. Don’t be late.
29. If her mom enrolls her in swim lessons, make sure you get in the pool too. Don’t be intimidated if there are no other dads there. It’s their loss.
30. Never miss her birthday. In ten years she won’t remember the present you gave her. She will remember if you weren’t there.
31. Teach her to roller skate. Watch her confidence soar.
32. Let her roll around in the grass. It’s good for her soul. It’s not bad for yours either.
33. Take her swimsuit shopping. Don’t be afraid to veto some of her choices, but resist the urge to buy her full-body beach pajamas.
34. Somewhere between the time she turns three and her sixth birthday, the odds are good that she will ask you to marry her. Let her down gently.
35. She’ll probably want to crawl in bed with you after a nightmare. This is a good thing.
36. Few things in life are more comforting to a crying little girl than her father’s hand. Never forget this.
37. Introduce her to the swings at your local park. She’ll squeal for you to push her higher and faster. Her definition of “higher and faster” is probably not the same as yours. Keep that in mind.
38. When she’s a bit older, your definition of higher and faster will be a lot closer to hers. When that day comes, go ahead… give it all you’ve got.
39. Holding her upside down by the legs while she giggles and screams uncontrollably is great for your biceps. WARNING: She has no concept of muscle fatigue.
40. She might ask you to buy her a pony on her birthday. Unless you live on a farm, do not buy her a pony on her birthday. It’s OK to rent one though.
41. Take it easy on the presents for her birthday and Christmas. Instead, give her the gift of experiences you can share together.
42. Let her know she can always come home. No matter what.
43. Remember, just like a butterfly, she too will spread her wings and fly some day. Enjoy her caterpillar years.
44. Write her a handwritten letter every year on her birthday. Give them to her when she goes off to college, becomes a mother herself, or when you think she needs them most.
45. Learn to trust her. Gradually give her more freedom as she gets older. She will rise to the expectations you set for her.
46. When in doubt, trust your heart. She already does.
47. When your teenage daughter is upset, learning when to engage and when to back off will add years to YOUR life. If you succeed in doing this, tell me how.
48. Ice cream covers over a multitude of sins. Know her favorite flavor.
49. This day is coming soon. There’s nothing you can do to be ready for it. The sooner you accept this fact, the easier it will be.
50. Today she’s walking down the driveway to get on the school bus. Tomorrow she’s going off to college. Don’t blink
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