Baby & Kid

26 Weeks- Bump Update

August 25, 2013

I’ll do a weekly bump update so I can look back and see how things progress and what was happening at various points along the way.

Can we discuss for a minute how fast my nails are growing? It’s kinda crazy. I normally pick the BRIGHTEST most obnoxious pink/red/coral but I picked a light pink this last time and man I’m glad I did. I figured it would help hiding the growth as the shellac grows out. Well, that sorta worked but I still can’t get over how much growth there has been since my last manicure.

Been doing more reading on C-sections. I like to be prepared but at the same time ignorance is bliss.

Price found a great Jet Blue Getaway deal so we booked our ‘babymoon’. Seems fitting since we haven’t had a honeymoon first but something would have to actually have to happen before you go on that… Anyway, we figured that daycare, diapers, etc will tap us out later on so we might as well do this now before we think too much of it. So, we are going to The Keys in 3-ish weeks for a long weekend. So excited to wander around the Keys (in a convertable!) and soak up some sun before my no flying cut off.

26 Week Bump Update

Current Due Date: 12/1/13- BUT my to be scheduled C-section will occur my 39th week so right before Thanksgiving 🙂

Weight Gain: (8.26 update) 6.8 lbs total per DR’s appointment, US measurements show The Bean is on target and weighs 2lbs!

Stretch Marks: nope, I’m all about belly/stretch mark lotions now

Belly Button: same, no change

Clothing: still in regular pants if I’m using the belly bands, but I definitely need to go shopping soon

Cravings/Aversions: Sugar!! Natural from fruit or highly processed from things like gummy cola bottles and cookies. Can’t get Grill Shrimp on Sugar Cane Bun with extra fish sauce from Pho Hoa 2 in Chinatown out of my head. Hoping to get there this upcoming week.

Sleep: playing catch up, trying not to drink water too late so I sleep through the night

Mood: sometimes I feel that random things really grate on my nerves but I’m trying not to let it effect me since they will be really dumb, mundane things

Movement: Feeling more and more each day 🙂

Milestones: we booked our ‘babymoon’!!!

What I miss: actually craving food. I am pretty indifferent to making a real decision on food, which is why I sometimes grab junky stuff at times- like last Wednesday’s late fro-yo lunch.

What I am looking forward to: my mom will be here for Labor Day weekend!

Comparable Fruit/Veggie Size: Head of Lettuce (Average size: 13.6 – 14.8 inches head to toe, 1.5 – 2.5 lbs) via The Bump

25 Weeks- Bump Update

August 18, 2013

I’ll do a weekly bump update so I can look back and see how things progress and what was happening at various points along the way.

Let’s dive into the 24th week recap, shall we…

So last week I mentioned that we have begun looking at daycare options for The Bean. I was whining about the $2,300 a month daycare in Boston but then we toured a super cool smarty pants daycare and it’s just over $3K a month for full-time care. Yep… Well, what am I to expect when they have an art teacher?!? Not just teachers that have the kids finger paint but a staffed art teacher that puts paint in ziplock bags so infants can play with it. While it was a beautiful, clean (they wear booties) space I think I’d like to afford some sort of life and I can just put some paint in ziplock bags myself for some weekend playtime. Plus, I’m thinking more and more how I am just going to put the baby under my desk at work and hope it doesn’t cry. For realz.

We have been discussing options for names more and more. I don’t think we are anywhere near ready to settle down on a name but it is fun to lay in bed at night and right down first and middle name combos. And no, I am not sharing at all.

Price ordered me a super cute diaper bag (and earrings!) from Kate Spade during a flash sale. There was some drama about the delivery- long story short UPS is dumb and wasted a lot of my time while I dealt with ‘a mistake’… like them not calling me (my # was on the box!!) for some address clarification but magically rerouting the package to an address I had not lived in for 8 years… 8 years!!!!!! In the end I got the package by spending my lunch hour going back to my old place, ringing all the apartments multiple times until someone buzzed me in and then running out of there with box in hand. Ultimately, all was right with the world but UPS is on my shit list and I think I might have frightened my coworkers as I spoke with/yelled at 2 different UPS customer service agents. Don’t mess with a pregnant lady and her diaper bag!!!!!

I can’t stop eating peaches. I’ve said it before and I’m sure I’ll say it again but I want as many peaches as I can stuff into my face. Basically, I could live off Honey Bunches of Oats with Pecan Bunches and peaches and I would be perfectly happy.

Speaking of food, Shake Shack is doing away with their crinkle cut fries to serve fresh-cut fries. I am not happy about this. Sure, sure they are improving things so they aren’t using frozen fries and are using fresh potatoes that they cut in the restaurants but I don’t think this is a change I can accept right now. It’s just that the crinkle cut fries are the perfect vehicle for the cheese sauce. Like how you use different kinds of pasta for different sauces. I spent a good deal of time (I’m sure he would think it was quite excessive) bitching to Price about this on Thursday. So we are going there today and I am getting cheese fries and I am not sharing a single one.

25 Week Bump Update

Current Due Date: 12/1/13- BUT my to be scheduled C-section will occur my 39th week so right before Thanksgiving 🙂

Weight Gain: I made brownies. I am not getting on any scale this week

Stretch Marks: nope

Belly Button: same, no change

Clothing: still in regular pants but using the belly bands I bought more often. I don’t really like it, just seems weird to me to leave my pants unbuttoned but if I can hold off on buying maternity pants for a bit longer I’ll deal.

Cravings/Aversions: Fruit and Sweets are at the top of my list. I can’t get enough peaches. But I discovered Chili Limon Popchips Tortilla Chips and I’m in L-O-V-E.

Sleep: is it nap time yet?

Mood: same old perky me

Movement: Easiest to feel movement when I am laying on my side

Milestones: 14 more weeks to go!!!

What I miss: wine- what else is new?

What I am looking forward to:

Comparable Fruit/Veggie Size: Cauliflower (Average size: 13.6 – 14.8 inches head to toe, 1.5 – 2.5 lbs) via The Bump

24 Weeks- Bump Update

August 11, 2013

I’ll do a weekly bump update so I can look back and see how things progress and what was happening at various points along the way.

I am so excited to reach the 6th month mark. It’s really past 1/2 way now. Not just in weeks, but in months to- only 4 more to go!

And now I can say that I went camping 6 months pregnant. We went up to a camp ground yesterday and did an overnight. It was so much fun and I’m really glad we did it. I’m so tired from it now but we did a lot. Actually we are all tired, the dog is wiped out. ha!

On Friday my Dr’s appointment showed that I was 6lbs up from my pre-pregnancy weight. Which kinda made me freak out since I told her how I weighed myself multiple times on Sunday morning & that was 4 lbs less. No, she didn’t think I gained 4lbs in 5 days but this time (like my other DR’s appointments) I was wearing clothes and had eaten 1-2 meals before going to the DR. Basically nothing to worry since my last few appointments show I’m right on track. Whew!

In related fear inducing news, I’ve started to call up day cares to learn about their programs and get some fee info. Well, holy hell, I knew day care would be $$$ but I called one by my office and had a good laugh afterwards. The lovely woman on the phone told me their part time (3 day) infant program cost $1893 and the full time (5 day) would be $2365 a month. Yep, either case way more than our mortgage. Fun. So now we’re really looking into our options out of the city as I called a new day care in town which had a full time infant program for $1040. Still hurts but hurts A LOT less than the other one. OUCH!

I was at a meeting on Friday and I started to notice the client stare at me. I think we was trying to figure out if I was just getting fatter over the last few weeks or if I am pregnant since I try to wear loose dresses or flowy tops to meetings and it’s not like I wear a sign. I wanted to say ‘yep, I am’ but I figured I wouldn’t interrupt the meeting. Wondering how long it will take him to figure it out. ha!

24 Week Bump Update

Current Due Date: 12/1/13- BUT my to be scheduled C-section will occur my 39th week so right before Thanksgiving 🙂

Weight Gain: +/-6 lbs (see above)

Stretch Marks: nope

Belly Button: same, no change

Clothing: still in regular pants but I just got a white and black belly band to have on hand for future use

Cravings/Aversions: I got really hungry late one night and I had Price bring me up goldfish crackers, which I ate in bed. That seems like the worst thing I’ve done since for the most part I stick with fruit, like soooo much watermelon and peaches. Typically I have 2 peaches a day. Love them!

Sleep: never enough. woke up multiple times on Thursday night- I was not pleased.

Mood: same old perky me

Movement: more and more big movements, only really noticing kicks when I am laying on my side or leaning forward

Milestones: 15 more weeks to go!!!

What I miss: wine. I’d love a monster glass of wine. As well, it was so weird not to have beer while camping.

What I am looking forward to: we’re getting a tour of a day care center on Wednesday afternoon.

Comparable Fruit/Veggie Size: Canteloupe (Average size: 10.5 – 11.8 inches head to toe, 12.7 – 20.8 ounces) via The Bump

23 Weeks- Bump Update

August 4, 2013

I’ll do a weekly bump update so I can look back and see how things progress and what was happening at various points along the way.

Thankfully this past week was a lot better than last week. I missed hitting any cars or having to do any big good byes- so def a lot better.

Plus, I ended up calling out on Tuesday since I was sooo tired and drained from the weekend. Worked out pretty well since I lounged around all day watching TV and then ultimately napping in the afternoon with the pup. As well, I went to yoga on Wednesday night. Felt good to do that and I can’t wait to do it again.

In more bump related news, I had my first belly touch this past week. Family of someone I know well but it was my first stranger to me touch. I kinda just froze in place and tried to figure out how to instantly become invisible. Price missed witnessing it but I’m sure he would have enjoyed it since he knows about my weird touching issues. (We’ve had many convos about how “I’m not a hugger” after there is an instance in which someone I’ve just met goes in for a hug and I’m forced into it since if I just stood there I’d look like a jerk.)

Also, people are charming in left and right with their guess on if it is going to be a boy or girl and their reasons behind that hypothesis. Several are quite funny so it’s amusing. We all shall find out in November.

PS- that lovely photo is after a few hours in the beach. I look like a wreck wearing a bathing suit and skirt with sandy hair, but I loved every bit of it

23 Week Bump Update

Current Due Date: 12/1/13

Weight Gain: pulled out our scale this morning and it said that I’m +2 from my pre-pregnancy weight, which would mean no change in a month since the last time I actually shared it. I have a Dr’s appointment on Friday so we’ll see what the scale says then.

Stretch Marks: nope

Belly Button: same, no change

Clothing: still in regular pants but thinking about getting a bally band to help extend the life on a few pants

Cravings/Aversions: I’m still all about impulses that pop into my head but I don’t act on them, thankfully, or I’d be in lots of trouble. But I did just see a news clip on award winning lobster rolls in Maine… noms

Sleep: never enough

Mood: better than last week 🙂

Movement: feeling pressure more often but I think The Bean is having some lazy days lately so I don’t feel much.

Milestones: 16 more weeks to go!!! Just 4 more months. Holy crap!

What I miss: not getting up in the middle of the night to pee, which as a result means I wake the dog up no matter how hard I try not to

What I am looking forward to: going to Yoga again this week & receiving the crib that my mom ordered. so excited

Comparable Fruit/Veggie Size: Grapefruit (Average size: 10.5 inches head to toe, 12.7 oz) via The Bump

22 Weeks- Bump Update

July 28, 2013

I’ll do a weekly bump update so I can look back and see how things progress and what was happening at various points along the way.

This past week has been crap. Not because of being pregnant or anything related to that. Well, maybe it made my lows really god damn low but it was just a crappy.

Tuesday- couldn’t take lunch at normal time to get the dog out bc of the meeting conflict, which then ran long so I was panicy and feeling bad so I cabbed it home… in rush hour… in the rain. There goes $35! Then I was driving back into the city later to help my friend pack up a few fragile things in her place and I hit a car because I thought I could squeeze through the intersection as he was turning right onto another street. But nope! So minor, nothing to our car but gave his car two 2″ scratches on the left rear quarter panel. Can’t wait to pay for that!!!! {opens wallet, dumps contents on ground, lights on fire}

Wednesday- my mood from Tuesday carried over and spent the day just on and off crying & trying not to kill the intern helping on the project. She’s really nice and talented but I hated everyone on Wednesday and she was basically the closest person to me.

Thursday- in NYC for my last visit for a project. Sad that I won’t be back in NYC for a long, long time but glad that this project is over… another thing crossed off the list. Plus the client was in a grumpy mood so everything I said was misinterpreted like he thought I thought he was dumb (which he isn’t!), but, umm, it’s just my job to point things that the inspector would fail you for.

Saturday- we helped my best friend move out of her place since she and her boyfriend are moving to Seattle. Seriously… to fucking far. So saying good-bye was horrible with sweaty hugs and me crying into her hair. Then I cried the whole way home. Good times.

So I am sooo ready for a new week to start and for it to be better than this past week.

22 Week Bump Update

Current Due Date: 12/1/13

Weight Gain: forgot to look at last appointment, I guess I’m just not really caring at this point since things still fit fine- mostly still in regular clothes- and they haven’t said anything yet.

Stretch Marks: nope

Belly Button: same, no change

Clothing: still in regular pants with the hair tie trick to add some extra room, more maternity tops but still in most of my regular stuffs (like dress above)

Cravings/Aversions: I can’t get donuts or Hash House a Go Go out of my head. The closest Hash House is at Mohegan Sun so I feel it’s justified to drive an hour and a half, each way, for the most amazing looking food. We’ll see what ever comes of that idea. At least donuts are more obtainable. I really want to get some from Union Square Donuts– voted Best of Boston ’13 by The Improper Bostonian.

Sleep: never enough. Had a real busy week so sleep was lacking. Getting used to sleeping with a body pillow now.

Mood: crappy, see above.

Movement: have been feeling more and more movement, it’s sporadic but noticeable

Milestones: 17 more weeks to go!!! Super excited about that. Also, AHHH!!

What I miss: not getting up in the middle of the night to pee

What I am looking forward to: actually going to yoga class this Wednesday night

Comparable Fruit/Veggie Size: Papaya (Average size: 10.5 inches head to toe, 12.7 oz) via The Bump

21 Weeks- Bump Update

July 21, 2013

I’ll do a weekly bump update so I can look back and see how things progress and what was happening at various points along the way.

It was so damn hot last week with a heatwave roasting the Northeast. Loved those days when it was 98 but felt like 105. Lovely. It was so nice but really draining so I’m glad that is back to normal in the 70’s.

We went to Ikea this weekend to check out things that we could possibly use in the nursery. Found a ceiling light fixture and a rug that we both like. Miracle when we agree on something. Seriously.

We went to my old boss’s annual White Party last night. Had such a great time! Great house, great food, great drinks… err… water. I really missed the amazing Sangria that his partner makes. At least Price had enough for both of us… We danced around for a while with some coworkers and ended the boogie down with “Blurred Lines”.

21 Week Bump Update

Current Due Date: 12/1/13

Weight Gain: unknown. wasn’t weighed at appointment on Wed, but I have another on Monday and I figure I’ll get weighed at that office.

Stretch Marks: nope

Belly Button: same, no change

Clothing: basically all regular clothes but wore a maternity top on Friday and the skirt I’m wearing in the pic is a maternity one- although I don’t feel the need to wear it.

Cravings/Aversions: nothing that I need to have. I’ll have random thoughts like “wouldn’t it be amazing if we had egg rolls right now?!?!” and then 5 minutes later “man, I wish it wasn’t so hot, I would totally make a meatloaf.” then soon after that I think up something else.

Sleep: never enough. trying really hard not to wake up the dog in the middle of the night when I get up

Mood: same old, no difference from the normal me

Movement: have been feeling more and more movement, it’s sporadic but noticeable

Milestones: had a really good appointment on Wed- very excited about that

What I miss: sangria. went to a party last night and I was really missing it

What I am looking forward to: yoga class on Wed night

Comparable Fruit/Veggie Size: Pomegranate (Average size: 10.5 inches head to toe, 12.7 oz) via The Bump

20 Weeks- Bump Update

July 14, 2013

I’ll do a weekly bump update so I can look back and see how things progress and what was happening at various points along the way.

HALF WAY DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I’m super excited that I’m half way done. EEEEE!!!!!!!

It has been super hot this past week so I’ve been guzzling water ALL THE TIME. I’m averaging around 100+ ounces a day. On Friday I reached a gallon. It’s all so weird to me but I def feel off when I fall behind, which typically is the weekends since I don’t have a water bottle in my face like I do at work.

Speaking of H2O, I’ve been starting to get up 1x in the middle of the night. Not only is this super annoying but I’m also super afraid of walking up the dog, who would also like a pee break then.

I’m starting to feel slower on the hot days. It’s frustrating to me. I can still do distance on our long walks (like 4 miles), but slower on the hot days. Maybe everyone feels that way around 90 degrees but I’m really paying attention to things now so I’m noticing it.

Just set up our registry on Baby Lists. I love it. It’s fun looking all around at different sites like amazon, babies r us, etsy, etc and basically pinning things to 1 central registry.

Oh, and don’t get me started on the nursery! Glued to Etsy and Pinterest finding things to ultimately buy or DIY. Also, just ordered some samples & some yards of fabric from Spoonflower to test things out for some sewing projects. Super excited!

20 Week Bump Update

Current Due Date: 12/1/13

Weight Gain: Heading to another Dr appointment on Wednesday. We’ll see how it goes.

Stretch Marks: nope

Belly Button: same, no change

Clothing: No maternity wear yet- still really happy about that.

Cravings/Aversions: I’ve wanted some junky stuff this past week. Resisted buying a 2lb jar of jelly beans but caved one day and ate a side of onion rings for lunch one day- which I ultimately regretted. Gross. Feel like watermelon for dinner tonight, we’ll see.

Sleep: Fine, lots. Annoying that I’m starting to get up in the middle of the night.

Mood: same old, no difference from normal me

Movement: although still not consistent I’m feeling more and more movement 🙂

Milestones: Half way baby!!!

What I miss: wine, cold beers- what else is new?

What I am looking forward to: Our Dr’s appointment on Wednesday, meeting some dr’s & might be getting my C-section confirmed/scheduled < more on that later

Comparable Fruit/Veggie Size: Banana (Average size: 6.5 inches, 10.6 oz) via The Bump

19 Weeks- Bump Update

July 7, 2013

I’ll do a weekly bump update so I can look back and see how things progress and what was happening at various points along the way.

I had an hour long ultrasound session this past Wednesday afternoon. It’s so weird/cool/surreal/amazing to see The Bean moving all around in there. Also, so cool to see how much s/he has grown since the last scan I had a few weeks ago. The US tech was really nice during the scan talking us through what we were looking at on the TV on the wall and what she was doing. Mainly she was taking measurements and checking out everything to making sure it looked good and was growing right on track- which it is. When she was trying to take measurements for The Bean’s arms and The Bean was not having it at all so those arms were moving ALL OVER THE PLACE. Plus at one point we saw it give a huge yawn… adorable!!

So, I’m most likely having a C-section- I’ll explain later. It’s still to be confirmed but we started to talk about the process with the Dr on Wednesday. Well, I’ve seen my share of Baby Story episodes and what not so I know what to expect but Price has had NO experience related to births, esp C-sections. Do you get where I’m going with this? Well, I did him a favor and showed him a video of C-section. Oh man, I wish I had a video camera on him to capture that reaction. I was almost in tears from laughing so hard at him.

We’ve decided on the theme for the baby’s room, which I’ll share soon, so I’ve been having fun looking up tons of stuff on Etsy for little touches to make it just perfect. Nothing has been purchased yet but just itching to get all over it all. So much fun.

19 Week Bump Update

Current Due Date: 12/1/13

Weight Gain: According to that evil scale at the DR on Wed I am up 2lb from my pre-pregnancy weight

Stretch Marks: nope

Belly Button: umm, still cool

Clothing: still no maternity stuff but I’m starting to look online to get some ideas of what to get soon

Cravings/Aversions: we went to the grocery store on the 4th and walked past a bulk candy bin… oh dear lord… I wanted to get 15 pounds of gummy candy. I’m not a big candy person but I wanted it ALL. I caved and got a 1/2 pound that Price and I split.

Sleep: Getting really pissed off at myself whenever I wake up on my stomach. It’s just too damn hot to have 2 people in bed plus a massive pillow. I’ll cave soon tho.

Mood: pretty indifferent to everything.

Movement: starting to feel some movement at night

Milestones: nothing I can really think of

What I miss: besides booze, not carrying around a water bottle 24/7. Where is my free hand anymore?

What I am looking forward to: shopping for some maternity clothes

Comparable Fruit/Veggie Size: Mango (Average size: 6 inches, 8.5 oz.) via The Bump

18 Weeks- Bump Update

June 30, 2013

I’ll do a weekly bump update so I can look back and see how things progress and what was happening at various points along the way.

So this early-ish 2nd trimester (start of 14 wks-end of 27 wks) stuff is like being in limbo.

At least for me.

I basically feel doughy and not really pregnant. Maybe it doesn’t exactly seem that way looking at me and you’d actually exactly ‘get it’ when looking at me but I just feel my extra super muffin top isn’t cute. Maybe I just need to get into maternity wear but my pants still fit- snugly, but they def still fit.

I’m still waiting to feel movement. I’ve felt some but I’m just eagerly waiting for more. I want more damn it!!!

Basically, I just don’t feel like I’m fun to talk to…

‘are you feeling better now?’ ‘I was never sick, not once.’
‘what are you craving?’ ‘nothing. Though, I eat a lot of plain pasta because boiling water is about much effort I want to put into cooking right now.’
‘when do you find out if it’s a boy or girl?’ ‘we’re not going to.’

However, all that being said, I love laying down and feeling my poochy bump in the morning and at night when I go to bed. It’s nice, relaxing, and that is when this whole pregnancy stuff feels really. Which basically why I took that photo above.

Oh yeah, not to mention the minor meltdown over nothing special I had this morning that resulted in me laying down again just to cry. Like tears streaming into my ears cry. Hormones!! Whattaya gonna do?!?!

18 Week Bump Update

Current Due Date: 12/1/13

Weight Gain: Heading to the Dr on Wednesday so I’ll get an update then.

Stretch Marks: nope

Belly Button: umm, still cool

Clothing: No maternity wear yet- pants are def getting tight so I just extra flowy tops with them

Cravings/Aversions: nothing but I really like plain pasta, mainly because I feel so lazy that I don’t really feel like cooking

Sleep: Lots! I’m always tired. Totally looking forward to having Wed-Sunday off!!

Mood: I was super bitchy this last week but I had a deadline so stress levels were high but then I had an all day headache one day so yeah, I was awful.

Movement: starting to feel some movement but not much

Milestones: Two Dr’s appointments this Wednesday so I’m looking forward to getting some more sonogram pics

What I miss: wine & beer, but mostly beer since it’s been so hot. I’d love an icy cold beer!

What I am looking forward to: definently feeling movement

Comparable Fruit/Veggie Size: Sweet Potato (Average size: 5.6 inches, 6.7 oz.) via The Bump

17 Weeks- Bump Update

June 23, 2013

I’ll do a weekly bump update so I can look back and see how things progress and what was happening at various points along the way.

Ugh, horrible super cropped iphone photo but it was after a long day that started in NYC and ended back home. Just so glad to be back home with my Price and Kemper.

Pants, short still fit but I just feel extra muffin top pudgy. Gross. I have just been really trying to wear loose tops or dresses since that makes me feel a bit better about things. This is the first week or so that I’m starting to feel pregnant though.

I feel like I drink a gallon of water a day. I’m always thirsty. Always. At least I’m not always hungry.

PS- No filter. I can’t stand our bedroom paint color anymore. I need some simple white in there. Stay tuned!