When you get pregnant, or even start thinking about having a child, you know it will change your life. Everyone reminds you of this constantly by saying, "Oh, things will never be the same for you." And it is all very true, but not in the ways you would think.
I knew it would mean more nights in which isn't a problem because Michael and I love having people over.
I knew it would mean less sleep. (This has hit me harder than I expected.)
I knew it would mean more responsibility, and making decisions (both small and large) in your life based on what would be best for the little one.
The thing I didn't realize was how easily these changes happen to you, and how I love who I am as a mom.
1) Anyone who knows me, especially as a kid and teen, knows I hate to clean. I love a clean house, but the chore of getting there has absolutely no appeal to me. However, lastnight while sitting on the couch folding Jacob's laundry for the second time in a week, I realized I love doing his laundry. I love gathering all of his bibs and burp cloths from every room in the house, using his special allergen free soap, folding all his laundry. I don't know if it is because it makes me think of how much he has grown when I fold up an outfit to store because he can't fit it anymore; or if it just excites me that all his stuff is clean and ready for him. A very strange change for me, especially since it extends to my stuff too - we both have tidy rooms now and are trying to go clutter free.
2) I cut coupons. This may just be due to the fact that I want to stay home with him and know that every cent helps that, but it didn't happen until Jacob arrived. Michael laughs at it, especially the other day when he ran out to get dog food and I reminded him that I had a coupon he should take.
3) I could go all day just talking about Jacob. This is something I limit because I know people without kids could care less, and people with kids will pretend to listen but really just want to tell you about their kid.
4) I never knew how much you could love someone. I love Michael and my family with all my heart, but with Jacob it is different. I wouldn't say I love him more, but maybe I just think about how I would do anything for him more often. I don't get excited when Michael burps or farts, but when Jacob does it I get a smile on my face because I know it makes him feel better. There isn't really a way to describe this one, it just is what it is.
And lastly:
5) Perhaps something I knew before, but really take to heart now; treasure the small things. Although this easily pertains to Jacob (and how he'll wake up for a feeding at some horrible hour in the night and all I want to do is feed him and put him back to bed - but then while I'm waiting for him to burp he starts wanting to work on his sitting and we stay up for a couple hours because it is so much fun and a moment I don't want to lose) it is also the small moments like a comment from a family member or a look from Michael, or even a kiss from Scoot that mean so much to me and make me realize how great life is.
I'm sure there are a lot of other changes (we're not even going to get into physical changes now) that I don't even realize happened, but I really do love who I've become in this mommy role.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
3 Months
Earlier this week my little man celebrated his 3 Month birthday the same day I celebrated my birhtday. It made Michael and I realize that Jacob has the same month for his birthday as Michael and day as me. If that makes any sense to anyone else but us.
And lastly, a cute picture done on the 4th of July of Jacob playing with his favorite toy during the fireworks.
I can't believe how quickly these 13 weeks have gone by and how much Jacob has learned and grown. Some of the amazing things he can do now:
- He loves, loves, loves to sit. Not by himself, but he is definitely working on it. For the past week or so, whenever Jacob is sitting in a lap he grabs on to your fingers and pulls himself into a sitting position. This game can last for up to 30 minutes.
- Not only does he like to sit with help, but he also likes to stand like this too. If sitting gets boring Jacob loves for you to lift your hands a bit so he can pull up into a standing position. Although this game doesn't last as long since it takes so much work, it makes him just as happy.
- Toys finally exist. Since the beginning of this month Jacob has been batting at the toys on his bounce chair and play mat, but didn't care for anything else. Now he really likes to grab on to toys and explore them.
- His hands are always in his mouth. There is no stutter on getting those hands to his mouth anymore, it is a very smooth move to get his hand up and in, and sometimes two hands is better than one.
- No longer do we have to cradle Jacob when we cary him around the house, instead he'd rather be held upright with his head over your shoulder. Throughout the month his neck has gotten much stronger which is nice for me because it means less of his head falling different directions and hitting me in the mouth.
- He's not so quiet anymore. Our boy can talk! Going to restaurants has been so easy with Jacob because he either sleeps or looks around quietly. I think this month/birthday marks the end of that phase. On Monday Michael came up to my office so I could go to lunch with him and Jacob. At the restaurant Jacob wanted to be the star of the conversation and thought yelling would be the best way to accomplish this. He wasn't angry at all, just had a lot to say and thought the quiet restaurant was the best place to let everyone know.
- Mirrors are the best. This isn't new, he has loved mirrors since the beginning, but it is still his favorite thing on the play mat. He just lays there and talks to himself. I also got a larger mirror to help him with tummy time. The idea is he will forget how much he hates tummy time because he's too busy looking at himself...it isn't perfect, but is helping and he is getting better and better with tummy time.
- He's driving!!!! Actually, he let us sit him in his ATV Walker for a bit. It was just too cute.
And lastly, a cute picture done on the 4th of July of Jacob playing with his favorite toy during the fireworks.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
286 Days
286 days until Jacob turns 1. It is a bit early to start celebrating, but kind of exciting. Jacob has only been here for a little under 3 months, but already he has done so much.
1) In this past week he took his first trip. We managed the airports and actually didn't forget anything. He was such a trooper on the plane - nobody even knew there was a baby on board.
2) He attended his first wedding, once again the best baby possible. During the rehearsal he didn't even let the trumpets borrow, however during the wedding he was a bit upset that we didn't sit him up to see what was going on. During the reception everyone stopped us to say how wonderful he was. (We had to agree!)
3) Although I don't like having to buy clothes in a larger size, I love the fact that Jacob no longer fits almost any of his new born outfits. In fact he is wearing 3 month khakis today with a golf shirt and looks like a big kid!
4) The smiles are amazing. The first few were sweet and now that he does it all the time every day it makes you feel like a good parent.
5) Jacob says "I love you." It sounds nuts, but is so true. A couple weeks ago I was playing with Jacob when he mumbled "I love you." I told Michael and he looked at me like I was crazy. Fastforward to the past weekend in Georgia - we were in our room changing Jacob when he did it again. We made him repeat for about an hour until finally letting him go to bed. I know he doesn't know what it means, and that it is not truly saying it, but for that to be the first thing he repeats must means that he hears it all the time and hopefully he realizes how truly loved he is.
6) Sleep! Sleep is a glorious thing. I was a horrible sleeper before I had Jacob and would push myself to exhaustion about once a month, however with Jacob I learned how to nap and fall asleep at 8PM because he kept me on my toes and sleep just didn't exist anymore. He now steadily goes 6-7 hours between his last feeding and the next morning one. There is usually one 15 minute stretch where he needs to be calmed, but still so much better than getting up ever 1 1/2 hours.
7) It's small, but from the day Jacob came home he has been great at tracking objects with his eyes. In just the past week he started turning his head to follow things. Not only does he move his head to see things, but he has also realized he can move his head so he sits and turns his head all around just to try it out.
8) Jacob is on a mission to see how many fingers he can get in his mouth. Sometimes one hand, sometimes both hands. There is just nothing better in the world to him.
1) In this past week he took his first trip. We managed the airports and actually didn't forget anything. He was such a trooper on the plane - nobody even knew there was a baby on board.
2) He attended his first wedding, once again the best baby possible. During the rehearsal he didn't even let the trumpets borrow, however during the wedding he was a bit upset that we didn't sit him up to see what was going on. During the reception everyone stopped us to say how wonderful he was. (We had to agree!)
3) Although I don't like having to buy clothes in a larger size, I love the fact that Jacob no longer fits almost any of his new born outfits. In fact he is wearing 3 month khakis today with a golf shirt and looks like a big kid!
4) The smiles are amazing. The first few were sweet and now that he does it all the time every day it makes you feel like a good parent.
5) Jacob says "I love you." It sounds nuts, but is so true. A couple weeks ago I was playing with Jacob when he mumbled "I love you." I told Michael and he looked at me like I was crazy. Fastforward to the past weekend in Georgia - we were in our room changing Jacob when he did it again. We made him repeat for about an hour until finally letting him go to bed. I know he doesn't know what it means, and that it is not truly saying it, but for that to be the first thing he repeats must means that he hears it all the time and hopefully he realizes how truly loved he is.
6) Sleep! Sleep is a glorious thing. I was a horrible sleeper before I had Jacob and would push myself to exhaustion about once a month, however with Jacob I learned how to nap and fall asleep at 8PM because he kept me on my toes and sleep just didn't exist anymore. He now steadily goes 6-7 hours between his last feeding and the next morning one. There is usually one 15 minute stretch where he needs to be calmed, but still so much better than getting up ever 1 1/2 hours.
7) It's small, but from the day Jacob came home he has been great at tracking objects with his eyes. In just the past week he started turning his head to follow things. Not only does he move his head to see things, but he has also realized he can move his head so he sits and turns his head all around just to try it out.
8) Jacob is on a mission to see how many fingers he can get in his mouth. Sometimes one hand, sometimes both hands. There is just nothing better in the world to him.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
He has a neck!
At Jacob's 2 month appointment he didn't want to show the doctor that he could easily raise his head when on his tummy. From that day forward we dramatically increased the amount of tummy time we did each day. We wanted to make sure he aced that development test at the next appointment.
That plan didn't quite work. I'd put him down on top of me, flat on the mat, pillow on the mat, over a mirror... every combination possible, but all he wanted to do was suck his fingers and kick his legs.
Last night Michael put Jacob on hi chest and what do you know - he held up his head! I kept trying and got the smallest lift, but nothing substantial. All of a sudden this afternoon I put him on my chest and he kept his head up high almost the entire time.
He's sitting up in his Bumbo and holding his head up, he'll be crawling around before we know it.
That plan didn't quite work. I'd put him down on top of me, flat on the mat, pillow on the mat, over a mirror... every combination possible, but all he wanted to do was suck his fingers and kick his legs.
Last night Michael put Jacob on hi chest and what do you know - he held up his head! I kept trying and got the smallest lift, but nothing substantial. All of a sudden this afternoon I put him on my chest and he kept his head up high almost the entire time.
He's sitting up in his Bumbo and holding his head up, he'll be crawling around before we know it.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
2 Months and a some
Jacob Tiger has reached the 2 month mark. I can't believe my little boy is already 2 months, I feel like this next year, and probably many after that will fly by. Every single little developmental mark makes me so proud. You always think it is funny how people think their little one is advanced and so amazing, but I definitely fall in that group now.
In just the past couple weeks Jacob has started smiling more and more. It's a smile that can melt your heart. It doesn't take much to make him smile, just a rub on the cheek or silly face, but just to know that you can make him so happy is a great feeling. However, today all he wanted to do was sleep in my arms, but that doesn't feel too bad either.
The time awake now is a great change too. Jacob now takes two naps a day, one around 10 and one around 3. It helps me plan when I can get some stuff done and also gives us a lot of play time now. Even when I take him shopping he keeps his eyes open a bit longer now. The first time he did this was last week at Target and his eyes were just so big taking in all the colors.
Jacob also went to his first birthday party for a wonderful little (now) 3 year old. All anyone could say was how much the parties have changed now that we all have little ones - or have one on the way. We sat at the baby table with Claire, 3 weeks older, Jedi, 2 months older and Colt, who made a few appearances while running around and is 16 months old. Plus Justin and Karen with their little one that will make an appearance in about 5.5 months.
The sad part of hitting the 2 month mark is there isn't much time left until I have to go back to work. Luckily I have a plan, and 100% hope that it will all work out. I've become too addicted watching all the milestones we've hit so far to dare miss any future ones.
In just the past couple weeks Jacob has started smiling more and more. It's a smile that can melt your heart. It doesn't take much to make him smile, just a rub on the cheek or silly face, but just to know that you can make him so happy is a great feeling. However, today all he wanted to do was sleep in my arms, but that doesn't feel too bad either.
The time awake now is a great change too. Jacob now takes two naps a day, one around 10 and one around 3. It helps me plan when I can get some stuff done and also gives us a lot of play time now. Even when I take him shopping he keeps his eyes open a bit longer now. The first time he did this was last week at Target and his eyes were just so big taking in all the colors.
Jacob also went to his first birthday party for a wonderful little (now) 3 year old. All anyone could say was how much the parties have changed now that we all have little ones - or have one on the way. We sat at the baby table with Claire, 3 weeks older, Jedi, 2 months older and Colt, who made a few appearances while running around and is 16 months old. Plus Justin and Karen with their little one that will make an appearance in about 5.5 months.
The sad part of hitting the 2 month mark is there isn't much time left until I have to go back to work. Luckily I have a plan, and 100% hope that it will all work out. I've become too addicted watching all the milestones we've hit so far to dare miss any future ones.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
It has been awhile
I've forgotten to post for awhile now. Not actually forgotten, but thought about it and then ran off to do something else. A couple of the things I wanted to post.
1) A couple days ago I realized that even though Jacob can't talk, he does have a say in what he wears. If he doesn't like the cute outfit I put together for him he lets me know by finding a way to pee through his diaper. This doesn't happen all the time, but the other day he peed through every diaper I put on him as if he hated each outfit I chose until it was time to take a bath and put on his sleeper.
2) Another pee related post (since the majority of my day is spent with diapers now). Jacob loves bath time!!!! I highly, highly, HIGHLY, recommend the bath tub we have for Jacob. I don't know the name for it, but it gives you the temp of the water and a zone for what baby finds comfortable. Ever since we found batteries for the tub to actually get the thermometer to work he has loved bath time. And to the pee... now that he loves it so much; he pees every time he takes a bath. It is great because we don't have to clean it up in the tub, but it is so funny to see him smile as it happens.
3) Jacob went to his first movie this weekend! We have a drive in theater close and met up with some friends (one couple and their little one that is a few weeks older than Jacob, and another couple that announced to us they are expecting!!!!). Jacob didn't care for the movie nearly as much as he loved looking at the moon, but he was so good.
A quick meal during the slow part of the movie.
Nap for the very last part of the first movie. Mommy and Daddy wanted to do the same about this time.
I want to go back when Marmaduke plays there, and this time we'll take Scoot ;)
1) A couple days ago I realized that even though Jacob can't talk, he does have a say in what he wears. If he doesn't like the cute outfit I put together for him he lets me know by finding a way to pee through his diaper. This doesn't happen all the time, but the other day he peed through every diaper I put on him as if he hated each outfit I chose until it was time to take a bath and put on his sleeper.
2) Another pee related post (since the majority of my day is spent with diapers now). Jacob loves bath time!!!! I highly, highly, HIGHLY, recommend the bath tub we have for Jacob. I don't know the name for it, but it gives you the temp of the water and a zone for what baby finds comfortable. Ever since we found batteries for the tub to actually get the thermometer to work he has loved bath time. And to the pee... now that he loves it so much; he pees every time he takes a bath. It is great because we don't have to clean it up in the tub, but it is so funny to see him smile as it happens.
3) Jacob went to his first movie this weekend! We have a drive in theater close and met up with some friends (one couple and their little one that is a few weeks older than Jacob, and another couple that announced to us they are expecting!!!!). Jacob didn't care for the movie nearly as much as he loved looking at the moon, but he was so good.
A quick meal during the slow part of the movie.
Nap for the very last part of the first movie. Mommy and Daddy wanted to do the same about this time.I want to go back when Marmaduke plays there, and this time we'll take Scoot ;)
Monday, May 10, 2010
A Side Note...
Monday is TV night in our house. It usually means a quick, easy dinner (frozen pizza) and then recording shows in both rooms since there are so many to watch.
Right now we're watching "24." Actually, it is getting a little gross right now so I'm on the computer with the show on in the background. The best part of this relaxing night though is the amazing part of my life on the couch.
Scoot has his normal spot on the couch facing the window, and beside him is Michael with a sleeping Jacob nestled against his shoulder.
I love Michael every day, but honestly there are a few moments where I feel like I couldn't love him anymore:
1) The day of our wedding. From before we saw each other that day and he was planning ways to break into the closed alterations store where my dress was stuck, seeing him as I walked down the aisle, letting loose at the reception, to the moment we left the reception as husband and wife.
2) Last night when Michael decided to do story time. Seeing him sitting in the glider while reading Petunia at the Bat was the most adorable thing and Michael melted my heart.
3) This moment now. He just looks so natural with Jacob, and with Scoot next to them it is my 3 favorite guys in one spot. So adorable.
I can't wait for more moments like this. Even though there isn't much sleep these days, I don't think I could ever ask for anything more.
Right now we're watching "24." Actually, it is getting a little gross right now so I'm on the computer with the show on in the background. The best part of this relaxing night though is the amazing part of my life on the couch.
Scoot has his normal spot on the couch facing the window, and beside him is Michael with a sleeping Jacob nestled against his shoulder.
I love Michael every day, but honestly there are a few moments where I feel like I couldn't love him anymore:
1) The day of our wedding. From before we saw each other that day and he was planning ways to break into the closed alterations store where my dress was stuck, seeing him as I walked down the aisle, letting loose at the reception, to the moment we left the reception as husband and wife.
2) Last night when Michael decided to do story time. Seeing him sitting in the glider while reading Petunia at the Bat was the most adorable thing and Michael melted my heart.
3) This moment now. He just looks so natural with Jacob, and with Scoot next to them it is my 3 favorite guys in one spot. So adorable.
I can't wait for more moments like this. Even though there isn't much sleep these days, I don't think I could ever ask for anything more.
Shake, Rattle and Roll
On Friday Michael and I tried to get Jacob excited about his toys since we now have to keep him entertained instead of nappy. We started with Sophie the giraffe and he fell asleep with his arm around her. Then we tried the rattle and he couldn't care less.
Sunday we tried again, and although the toys don't entertain him that much (however he does like mirrors now) he learned to hold on to his toys! I first noticed when he had pulled his pacifier out of his mouth and was so pissed that it wasn't in his mouth but I couldn't help because he was holding the pacifier in his hand and I was so proud of that. After getting agitated enough he dropped the pacifier and I replaced it in his mouth, and all was good in the world.
As I was getting ready for the day later on he was in my lap as I put make up on. He played with my mascara and an eye pencil, holding and swinging it all around. So cute!
Any way, below is a video of him with his rattle.
Sunday we tried again, and although the toys don't entertain him that much (however he does like mirrors now) he learned to hold on to his toys! I first noticed when he had pulled his pacifier out of his mouth and was so pissed that it wasn't in his mouth but I couldn't help because he was holding the pacifier in his hand and I was so proud of that. After getting agitated enough he dropped the pacifier and I replaced it in his mouth, and all was good in the world.
As I was getting ready for the day later on he was in my lap as I put make up on. He played with my mascara and an eye pencil, holding and swinging it all around. So cute!
Any way, below is a video of him with his rattle.
Friday, May 7, 2010
1 more month until our next appt
Today we had Jacob's 1 month doctor appointment to check his weight, and the appointment made me realize what a great doctor's office we chose. I will recommend them to everyone!
I got to our appointment about 15 minutes early and the office was completely dark. If I hadn't checked the appointment reminder card right before leaving the house I would have thought that I showed up on the wrong day and the office was currently closed, but then I remembered our first appointment and that showing up early to a 1 o'clock appointment means you are showing up while everyone is at lunch. So we signed in and waited for everyone to come strolling back.
It only took a few minutes and the receptionist came in and said hi, then two minutes later the nurse came to the door and called us back like old friends. As I got to the door he took Jacob's carrier for me and noted how big he is getting. That comment alone won me over since everyone else that meets Jacob says he is so small, it was nice hearing someone else notice his growth.
We got into the room and started the normal procedure as he told me how he and his wife were thinking of having another kid. It is such a friendly office, and not forced conversation like most offices.
Anyway, the important stuff:
Weight 8lbs 4.5ozs
Length 21.5 inches
Head 15 inches
His head was re-measured because he couldn't believe the growth in just a month. We have a smart baby :)
Dr. Anstee came in and was so proud of his weight gain. Even though he got off to a slow start she said he was putting on the weight perfectly now. She rolled him on his tummy and Jacob showed how strong he was raising his head twice for her. All looks good!
The only issues we have now:
1) He's starting to drool which although there are no teeth showing yet, means that teething is around the corner. Se we just need to keep an eye out for it.
2) Jacob likes to take cat naps now. No full naps. He starts to fuss and get sleepy, so I soothe him to sleep and then by the time I get ready to take a nap with him he wakes up. The doctor said I should keep him entertained when he wants to sleep to try and avoid the quick naps, and if he is really tired he'll ignore me and take a real nap. This should also help with teaching him the difference between night and day. Since he still wakes up several time through the night and takes forever to fall back asleep we're going to see if ending the cat naps helps. If he hasn't started sleeping through the night more by the next appointment in a month then she's going to teach us some tough love options to soothe him back to sleep instead of picking him up and feeding throughout the night.
Once the visit was done she reminded me about the vaccinations we start at the next visit and reminded me to call or email her if I had any issues or questions. So nice!
As we checked out the receptionist came from behind the counter to see Jacob and made me feel like a proud mom again. Then as we got ready to walk out she told us "Happy Mother's Day."
Michael and I chose this office the night before I went in to have Jacob and we really lucked out. I wish Dr. Anstee was my doctor too.
I got to our appointment about 15 minutes early and the office was completely dark. If I hadn't checked the appointment reminder card right before leaving the house I would have thought that I showed up on the wrong day and the office was currently closed, but then I remembered our first appointment and that showing up early to a 1 o'clock appointment means you are showing up while everyone is at lunch. So we signed in and waited for everyone to come strolling back.
It only took a few minutes and the receptionist came in and said hi, then two minutes later the nurse came to the door and called us back like old friends. As I got to the door he took Jacob's carrier for me and noted how big he is getting. That comment alone won me over since everyone else that meets Jacob says he is so small, it was nice hearing someone else notice his growth.
We got into the room and started the normal procedure as he told me how he and his wife were thinking of having another kid. It is such a friendly office, and not forced conversation like most offices.
Anyway, the important stuff:
Weight 8lbs 4.5ozs
Length 21.5 inches
Head 15 inches
His head was re-measured because he couldn't believe the growth in just a month. We have a smart baby :)
Dr. Anstee came in and was so proud of his weight gain. Even though he got off to a slow start she said he was putting on the weight perfectly now. She rolled him on his tummy and Jacob showed how strong he was raising his head twice for her. All looks good!
The only issues we have now:
1) He's starting to drool which although there are no teeth showing yet, means that teething is around the corner. Se we just need to keep an eye out for it.
2) Jacob likes to take cat naps now. No full naps. He starts to fuss and get sleepy, so I soothe him to sleep and then by the time I get ready to take a nap with him he wakes up. The doctor said I should keep him entertained when he wants to sleep to try and avoid the quick naps, and if he is really tired he'll ignore me and take a real nap. This should also help with teaching him the difference between night and day. Since he still wakes up several time through the night and takes forever to fall back asleep we're going to see if ending the cat naps helps. If he hasn't started sleeping through the night more by the next appointment in a month then she's going to teach us some tough love options to soothe him back to sleep instead of picking him up and feeding throughout the night.
Once the visit was done she reminded me about the vaccinations we start at the next visit and reminded me to call or email her if I had any issues or questions. So nice!
As we checked out the receptionist came from behind the counter to see Jacob and made me feel like a proud mom again. Then as we got ready to walk out she told us "Happy Mother's Day."
Michael and I chose this office the night before I went in to have Jacob and we really lucked out. I wish Dr. Anstee was my doctor too.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
1 Month Old
I can't believe Jacob is already 1 month old. It seems like time is just flying by, and he's growing so fast.
It's strange when we go out shopping or to dinner and people comment on how small he is. He seems huge to me now, and so strong. We're still struggling with the whole sleeping at night thing, but during the day he doesn't sleep nearly as much. He wakes up fully around 11AM and never takes a full nap during the day anymore, but instead about a 20-30 minute nap every few hours.
Tomorrow we have our 1 month dr. appointment and I can't wait to see how much he weighs now. He's not quite as excited since it is the first appointment for vaccinations...poor thing.
On the night of his 1 month birthday Jacob gifted us with an explosive diaper. We were out celebrating Cinco de Mayo with a couple friends and I was holding Jacob just after a feeding. All of a sudden he let out a huge fart that was definitely a poop. I ran my hand across his back and felt a wet spot on his onesie. Lovely! I took him to the ladies' room for a quick diaper and outfit change. I figured it was about time we had our first...but then today he had another. I'm hoping this isn't the new trend for this month.
A little random for this, but while we were out last night I also met a very strange man. We were sitting in the lobby waiting for a table when this old man in overalls and a straw cowboy hat sat down next to me. He made a couple comments about how cute Jacob was and I smiled politely and said thank you. Then he asked, "Does he smoke cigars." I thought maybe he was just going crazy and laughed and said no. Then turned around which most people realize means the conversation is done. No kidding he kept talking til he got my attention and said, "I call the nipple a cigar." I smiled again and turned around again. Then he tapped me on the shoulder and once again asked, "so does he smoke cigars?" Conversation over! Jacob and I moved away and quickly engaged in the conversation of our friends.
Monday, May 3, 2010
Daily Play
Every day Jacob and I play the same activities. I seem to get some more enjoyment out of them than he does, but it will be for his benefit in the end.
A little bit of tummy time. It isn't his favorite activity, but he is quick to pick up on it and can move his head easily and pre-crawl like a champ. Before we know it he'll be running around the house chasing after Scoot.
This is one of Jacob's first few times practicing sitting in his Bumbo chair. His neck isn't strong enough for long periods of time in it, but he can handle a minute or so. Also, his attitude can't take being in it for more than a minute, but that will change too.
A little bit of tummy time. It isn't his favorite activity, but he is quick to pick up on it and can move his head easily and pre-crawl like a champ. Before we know it he'll be running around the house chasing after Scoot.
This is one of Jacob's first few times practicing sitting in his Bumbo chair. His neck isn't strong enough for long periods of time in it, but he can handle a minute or so. Also, his attitude can't take being in it for more than a minute, but that will change too.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
I'm going to be SOOOOOO Big!
Jacob doesn't like going more than a week without seeing his doctor. Everyone in the office is super nice and there is always someone in the waiting room to tell him how cute he is. It's the perfect place...if they would just stop sticking his heel with needles.
Last night Michael noticed some pus coming out of Jacob's belly button so we got hold of the doctor on call who told us to come in today. All is good. It's just a minor infection that we now have some ointment for and should be gone in about a week.
The best part of the appointment was what happened when we first got in the exam room though...I mean I'm very excited to find out that there is nothing to worry about with the infection, but his weight made me so happy.
After having to make sure he gets enough to eat and watching his weight so closely to make sure he got to his birth weight in two weeks, it was amazing to see that he had gained 10 ounces in just over a week! My baby boy will be 8 lbs in no time at all.
I'm looking forward to the end of feedings every two hours, but seeing him grow is just the best!!
Last night Michael noticed some pus coming out of Jacob's belly button so we got hold of the doctor on call who told us to come in today. All is good. It's just a minor infection that we now have some ointment for and should be gone in about a week.
The best part of the appointment was what happened when we first got in the exam room though...I mean I'm very excited to find out that there is nothing to worry about with the infection, but his weight made me so happy.
After having to make sure he gets enough to eat and watching his weight so closely to make sure he got to his birth weight in two weeks, it was amazing to see that he had gained 10 ounces in just over a week! My baby boy will be 8 lbs in no time at all.
I'm looking forward to the end of feedings every two hours, but seeing him grow is just the best!!
Monday, April 26, 2010
Diaper Changes
Last night Michael took Jacob to see if he needed a diaper change, and came back out laughing. Apparently Jacob not only gave a little squirt this time during the change; this time he decided to go the distance and cover the wall, himself and changing table.
Scoot's lessons on marking your territory really got through to Jacob, and I found it hysterical.
Today I'm home alone with Jacob and decided to wake him up for a diaper change and figured it would be easy since he was so tired and out of it. I'm not sure if it is because I'm so tired too, or my mind just wasn't with it, but I didn't get the clean diaper unfolded and ready. As I unfolded the new diaper I looked down at Jacob to see a stream of pee flying up in the air and covering a good section of the wall.
I got the stream covered and was ready to move on when all of a sudden his farts were no longer just air and there was still no diaper down.
Now Jacob is in another outfit for the day and both changing pad covers are in the wash. Guess that's what I deserve for laughing at Michael.
Scoot's lessons on marking your territory really got through to Jacob, and I found it hysterical.
Today I'm home alone with Jacob and decided to wake him up for a diaper change and figured it would be easy since he was so tired and out of it. I'm not sure if it is because I'm so tired too, or my mind just wasn't with it, but I didn't get the clean diaper unfolded and ready. As I unfolded the new diaper I looked down at Jacob to see a stream of pee flying up in the air and covering a good section of the wall.
I got the stream covered and was ready to move on when all of a sudden his farts were no longer just air and there was still no diaper down.
Now Jacob is in another outfit for the day and both changing pad covers are in the wash. Guess that's what I deserve for laughing at Michael.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Jacob is here!
A little late...just a week and a half. Time has flown by, but it is already impossible to imagine life without Jacob in it. It is absolutely amazing how much he develops each and every day.
Just a few things since Jacob arrived:
1) His Arrival
We checked in to the hospital at 5:30 AM and immediately got our labor room. They started the meds right away and let us get settled in. I was far enough along that the doctor could come in and break my water, we just didn't know when he would be heading over to the hospital. At one point the nurse said he may come around lunch, so I figured we'd be in for a long day, but he actually got there around mid morning and easily broke my water to get things started. With the amount of fluid I had he agreed with the nurse that I was lucky it didn't break out of the hospital since it would be really embarrassing with that much fluid. My contractions were right on top of each other, but it took a few more hours for the pain to start kicking in. When the nurse came to check in on me I still didn't have any pain, but she said the lady in the room next to me was getting her epidural so she was going to get me ready for it since it would be awhile for the anesthesiologist to get to me. She was right! The pain started and since my contractions were so close there was no time to rest in between them. I was so ready for the pain meds. Finally they came in and the epidural was not painful at all.
The only problem was once the medicine started kicking in Jacob's heartbeat plummeted. He was stressed from the intensity and speed of the contractions plus the medicine. They quickly flipped me to my side, hooked up the oxygen and gave me a shot of something. Finally his heartbeat went back to normal.
A couple hours later I could feel the contractions again but didn't want to push the button for more medicine because I was scared for Jacob. When the nurse came in I told her I could feel the contractions again and she gave me the go ahead to push the button once and wait 20 minutes to push it again. Of course as soon as I hit it Jacob's heartbeat went down again. The oxygen got it back to normal again, but I knew I definitely didn't want to hit the button again.
They checked my progress and the nurse was shocked that I was just about ready to push, so honestly it wasn't even up to me if I wanted more meds or not.
At that same time the lady in the room next to me started labor so my nurse had to go assist her and another nurse came in to check on me. I told her I felt pressure to push so she checked me again even though it had only been about 30 minutes and she said my feeling to push was the understatement of the year, Jacob was ready to arrive!
Pushing was so much harder than I ever thought it would be and I don't know how some people can do that for hours. I was exhausted and only had to do it for about 40 minutes.
The minute I saw him I was in love, and fell even more in love with him watching Michael run around the room following the nurses for pictures.
The birth was much easier than I thought it would be.
2) Gas
A couple months ago I was reading a newborn book and there was some section about gas and dirty diapers. I think it said something about how loud the farts are, and I told Michael that I thought it would be hilarious. Now with Jacob here, I can say that I was right. It is the funniest thing on Earth.
The second night home Michael and I were laying in bed with Jacob after a feeding, completely exhausted and ready for him to fall asleep. All of a sudden the silence was broken by the loudest fart you could ever imagine coming from a baby. I couldn't stop laughing.
The farts continue to be funny, even though they mean there is a dirty diaper or one on the way. In fact the farts are becoming even more funny because now they are accompanied by the most adorable faces.
3) Ahead of the Game
Jacob is a week and a half old now, and he is a genius. If not a genius he will definitely be a good athlete. Within the first several days Jacob could raise his head while burping him and turn from side to side. Since then he has been practicing his head movement by constantly lifting his head during burping sessions. Amazing, but a little scary now that he's spitting up more.
Also, at this stage babies should be able to see clearly 8 to 12 inches away from their faces. Jacob can follow fingers much further than that. He's amazing!
4) Doctor Visits
Jacob and I don't have compatible blood types so there was no way he was going to get away without having Jaundice. Poor little thing. This has caused extra doctor visits and even a return to the hospital to have his blood tested during the weekend. We're hoping that his levels have peaked, we at least know that it isn't going up very fast anymore, so that's a good thing. However, because of the amount of weight he lost right after birth and the Jaundice, we have to supplement his feeding with a couple of ounces of formula during each session...which has caused the increase of spitting up.
And just because we can't have things go smoothly Jacob and I now have back to back appointments on Friday because of an allergic reaction to my pain medication which has caused a lovely rash all over.
I'll get better about posting again. I've wanted to post for a while now about the things he does that make me laugh and shock me with how amazing a growing human can be, but there just hasn't been time or energy these past few days. Now that we're falling into a rhythm and I'm learning how to sleep during the day time naps :) I'll keep up!
Tomorrow we head up to Conroe to visit my office and a trip to Babies R' Us for a few small necessities (it's amazing how many diapers you go through)!
Just a few things since Jacob arrived:
1) His Arrival
We checked in to the hospital at 5:30 AM and immediately got our labor room. They started the meds right away and let us get settled in. I was far enough along that the doctor could come in and break my water, we just didn't know when he would be heading over to the hospital. At one point the nurse said he may come around lunch, so I figured we'd be in for a long day, but he actually got there around mid morning and easily broke my water to get things started. With the amount of fluid I had he agreed with the nurse that I was lucky it didn't break out of the hospital since it would be really embarrassing with that much fluid. My contractions were right on top of each other, but it took a few more hours for the pain to start kicking in. When the nurse came to check in on me I still didn't have any pain, but she said the lady in the room next to me was getting her epidural so she was going to get me ready for it since it would be awhile for the anesthesiologist to get to me. She was right! The pain started and since my contractions were so close there was no time to rest in between them. I was so ready for the pain meds. Finally they came in and the epidural was not painful at all.
The only problem was once the medicine started kicking in Jacob's heartbeat plummeted. He was stressed from the intensity and speed of the contractions plus the medicine. They quickly flipped me to my side, hooked up the oxygen and gave me a shot of something. Finally his heartbeat went back to normal.
A couple hours later I could feel the contractions again but didn't want to push the button for more medicine because I was scared for Jacob. When the nurse came in I told her I could feel the contractions again and she gave me the go ahead to push the button once and wait 20 minutes to push it again. Of course as soon as I hit it Jacob's heartbeat went down again. The oxygen got it back to normal again, but I knew I definitely didn't want to hit the button again.
They checked my progress and the nurse was shocked that I was just about ready to push, so honestly it wasn't even up to me if I wanted more meds or not.
At that same time the lady in the room next to me started labor so my nurse had to go assist her and another nurse came in to check on me. I told her I felt pressure to push so she checked me again even though it had only been about 30 minutes and she said my feeling to push was the understatement of the year, Jacob was ready to arrive!
Pushing was so much harder than I ever thought it would be and I don't know how some people can do that for hours. I was exhausted and only had to do it for about 40 minutes.
The minute I saw him I was in love, and fell even more in love with him watching Michael run around the room following the nurses for pictures.
The birth was much easier than I thought it would be.
2) Gas
A couple months ago I was reading a newborn book and there was some section about gas and dirty diapers. I think it said something about how loud the farts are, and I told Michael that I thought it would be hilarious. Now with Jacob here, I can say that I was right. It is the funniest thing on Earth.
The second night home Michael and I were laying in bed with Jacob after a feeding, completely exhausted and ready for him to fall asleep. All of a sudden the silence was broken by the loudest fart you could ever imagine coming from a baby. I couldn't stop laughing.
The farts continue to be funny, even though they mean there is a dirty diaper or one on the way. In fact the farts are becoming even more funny because now they are accompanied by the most adorable faces.
3) Ahead of the Game
Jacob is a week and a half old now, and he is a genius. If not a genius he will definitely be a good athlete. Within the first several days Jacob could raise his head while burping him and turn from side to side. Since then he has been practicing his head movement by constantly lifting his head during burping sessions. Amazing, but a little scary now that he's spitting up more.
Also, at this stage babies should be able to see clearly 8 to 12 inches away from their faces. Jacob can follow fingers much further than that. He's amazing!
4) Doctor Visits
Jacob and I don't have compatible blood types so there was no way he was going to get away without having Jaundice. Poor little thing. This has caused extra doctor visits and even a return to the hospital to have his blood tested during the weekend. We're hoping that his levels have peaked, we at least know that it isn't going up very fast anymore, so that's a good thing. However, because of the amount of weight he lost right after birth and the Jaundice, we have to supplement his feeding with a couple of ounces of formula during each session...which has caused the increase of spitting up.
And just because we can't have things go smoothly Jacob and I now have back to back appointments on Friday because of an allergic reaction to my pain medication which has caused a lovely rash all over.
I'll get better about posting again. I've wanted to post for a while now about the things he does that make me laugh and shock me with how amazing a growing human can be, but there just hasn't been time or energy these past few days. Now that we're falling into a rhythm and I'm learning how to sleep during the day time naps :) I'll keep up!
Tomorrow we head up to Conroe to visit my office and a trip to Babies R' Us for a few small necessities (it's amazing how many diapers you go through)!
Friday, March 26, 2010
38 Weeks
I just went and checked on a charity event we have going on in the mall. I haven't seen our main contact in a couple months, but went up to say hi and ask her to let me in so I could take pictures. She stopped me at the door, started offering me a box to put the things I wanted to buy in and then started escorting me to the table to pay for entrance before saying, "Oh my gosh, I didn't even recognize you all pregnant."
It was much nicer than the guy I spoke to before who I have never spoken to before. His only comment was, "Looks like something has gotten in you," followed by, "bet it's girl."
I must admit, I'm a little excited to not have strangers make random comments on the way I look.
On that note, I've been on an emotional roller coaster with whether or not he'll arrive each day. I really think it's going to happen and I'll have all signs point to yes, plus contractions and then once again nothing. However, this weekend I think it is going to happen. In fact, I'm not sure I'll make it a full day in the office today just because I feel so blah and gross.
* How far along?: 38 weeks
* Total weight gain: Still at right about 25 pounds.
* How big is baby?: He's about 7 pounds 10 ounces right now based on the last ultrasound and normal growth. Also he should be about 20" and done growing in length, it's all about adding on fat now.
* Maternity clothes?: Yep
* Sleep?: About back to normal, up about 3 hours each night. The past couple nights I haven't been able to stay awake past 9:30
* Best moment this week?: Hearing the doctor say, "Any day now."
* Movement?: A lot less frequent, but a kick every now and then. Plus hiccups almost every night.
* Food cravings?: No real cravings this week
* Labor signs?: All of the 6 signs of labor (which just means in the next 4 weeks), plus another that supposedly means very soon labor and great progress from my exams.
* Belly button in or out?: I never knew how deep my belly button was, but I think we're nearing the end.
* What I'm looking forward to: (This will probably not change now) Having him here. Both Michael and I are very anxious to have him here.
Michael emailed me this morning that Scott (one of the outside sales reps he works with) called him at 8:05AM to tell him that Jacob would be born this weekend. He also did this to Brandon the day their daughter was born. I like the sign, but when I read it at first I thought he meant Scoot and was just being silly. That would be pretty amazing if Scoot were to call him and say that though.
It was much nicer than the guy I spoke to before who I have never spoken to before. His only comment was, "Looks like something has gotten in you," followed by, "bet it's girl."
I must admit, I'm a little excited to not have strangers make random comments on the way I look.
On that note, I've been on an emotional roller coaster with whether or not he'll arrive each day. I really think it's going to happen and I'll have all signs point to yes, plus contractions and then once again nothing. However, this weekend I think it is going to happen. In fact, I'm not sure I'll make it a full day in the office today just because I feel so blah and gross.
* How far along?: 38 weeks
* Total weight gain: Still at right about 25 pounds.
* How big is baby?: He's about 7 pounds 10 ounces right now based on the last ultrasound and normal growth. Also he should be about 20" and done growing in length, it's all about adding on fat now.
* Maternity clothes?: Yep
* Sleep?: About back to normal, up about 3 hours each night. The past couple nights I haven't been able to stay awake past 9:30
* Best moment this week?: Hearing the doctor say, "Any day now."
* Movement?: A lot less frequent, but a kick every now and then. Plus hiccups almost every night.
* Food cravings?: No real cravings this week
* Labor signs?: All of the 6 signs of labor (which just means in the next 4 weeks), plus another that supposedly means very soon labor and great progress from my exams.
* Belly button in or out?: I never knew how deep my belly button was, but I think we're nearing the end.
* What I'm looking forward to: (This will probably not change now) Having him here. Both Michael and I are very anxious to have him here.
Michael emailed me this morning that Scott (one of the outside sales reps he works with) called him at 8:05AM to tell him that Jacob would be born this weekend. He also did this to Brandon the day their daughter was born. I like the sign, but when I read it at first I thought he meant Scoot and was just being silly. That would be pretty amazing if Scoot were to call him and say that though.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Any Day Now - At least that's what I heard :)
Today was my 37 week appointment and it was a good one.
Before the appointment Michael asked me to not get upset if there was no progress. I let him know that my goal was 3 cm, I'd be happy with 2 cm, and upset if I heard that I was still 1 cm.
The doctor came in and we discussed a couple pains. I told him I think Jacob is really low and he just kind of brushed it off.
We started the exam and when Dr. White felt Jacob's head extremely low (just like I told him) he seemed surprised and quietly said it could be any day now. He didn't say it to us, but he definitely said it and even Michael heard it. The rest of the exam showed that I'm still only 1 cm, but I'm definitely thinning out as I'm not 50% effaced. To confirm what I heard during the exam I asked if he thought I would go to my due date which brought the official Dr. answer of, "well you won't go past your due date," and explained how if I start having contractions 5 minutes apart to not even bother calling the office but to just go ahead and go in to the hospital.
I know the official answer was some time in the next few weeks, but I heard him say "any day now," and that's the answer I'm sticking with.
So even though I'm still at 1 cm, I'm not upset. I'm extremely happy!!!!
Before the appointment Michael asked me to not get upset if there was no progress. I let him know that my goal was 3 cm, I'd be happy with 2 cm, and upset if I heard that I was still 1 cm.
The doctor came in and we discussed a couple pains. I told him I think Jacob is really low and he just kind of brushed it off.
We started the exam and when Dr. White felt Jacob's head extremely low (just like I told him) he seemed surprised and quietly said it could be any day now. He didn't say it to us, but he definitely said it and even Michael heard it. The rest of the exam showed that I'm still only 1 cm, but I'm definitely thinning out as I'm not 50% effaced. To confirm what I heard during the exam I asked if he thought I would go to my due date which brought the official Dr. answer of, "well you won't go past your due date," and explained how if I start having contractions 5 minutes apart to not even bother calling the office but to just go ahead and go in to the hospital.
I know the official answer was some time in the next few weeks, but I heard him say "any day now," and that's the answer I'm sticking with.
So even though I'm still at 1 cm, I'm not upset. I'm extremely happy!!!!
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Still Waiting
Friday morning brought a sign that labor should start within 72 hours. As of now it has been 48 hours and nothing to show.
We've done everything I can think think of to get things going and I'm starting to think none of this will help until he has finally decided to come. Yesterday we even walked just over two miles at the mall and it didn't even bring on more than a couple contractions.
Oh well, I guess it will happen soon enough.
We've done everything I can think think of to get things going and I'm starting to think none of this will help until he has finally decided to come. Yesterday we even walked just over two miles at the mall and it didn't even bring on more than a couple contractions.
Oh well, I guess it will happen soon enough.
Friday, March 19, 2010
37 Weeks - Full Term
This is going to be short and sweet because I'm in a hurry to transfer some files and clean my desk so I can go home.
Last night I started getting a really crampy feeling that just hasn't gone away. There have been a lot of B/H contractions to go with it and several "true" contractions that hurt. I just want to get out of the office before it gets worse. Really hoping this is the start of something that will end this weekend, because I will not be a happy camper if this lasts for a few weeks.
* How far along?: 37 weeks
* Total weight gain: Still at right about 25 pounds.
* How big is baby?: He's about 6 pounds 10 ounces right now based on the last ultrasound and normal growth. Also he should be about 20" and done growing in length, it's all about adding on fat now.
* Maternity clothes?: Yep
* Sleep?: About back to normal, up about 3 hours each night.
* Best moment this week?: I don't know, maybe going to class
* Movement?: He's back to giving kicks so that I know he's ok
* Food cravings?: Comfort Foods and pineapple
* Labor signs?: A lot more contractions and an overall crampy feeling
* Belly button in or out?: I never knew how deep my belly button was, but I think we're nearing the end.
* What I'm looking forward to: (This will probably not change now) Having him here. Both Michael and I are very anxious to have him here.
Last night I started getting a really crampy feeling that just hasn't gone away. There have been a lot of B/H contractions to go with it and several "true" contractions that hurt. I just want to get out of the office before it gets worse. Really hoping this is the start of something that will end this weekend, because I will not be a happy camper if this lasts for a few weeks.
* How far along?: 37 weeks
* Total weight gain: Still at right about 25 pounds.
* How big is baby?: He's about 6 pounds 10 ounces right now based on the last ultrasound and normal growth. Also he should be about 20" and done growing in length, it's all about adding on fat now.
* Maternity clothes?: Yep
* Sleep?: About back to normal, up about 3 hours each night.
* Best moment this week?: I don't know, maybe going to class
* Movement?: He's back to giving kicks so that I know he's ok
* Food cravings?: Comfort Foods and pineapple
* Labor signs?: A lot more contractions and an overall crampy feeling
* Belly button in or out?: I never knew how deep my belly button was, but I think we're nearing the end.
* What I'm looking forward to: (This will probably not change now) Having him here. Both Michael and I are very anxious to have him here.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Busy weekend and a steak
I guess this weekend wasn't really that busy, but it included two long activities.
On Saturday we had our 4 hour childbirth class. Because we found the information they sent us to prepare for the course so boring, we rented a childbirth class DVD and spent Saturday morning finishing up pieces of that. Even though the DVD was from the late 80's or early 90's with great high waisted khakis, it was funny when our instructor went over some of the same materials with the same facts. My favorite part though was practicing the massage.
The tour of L&D was nice even though Michael and I had already been through half of it. When we stopped to see the triage room everyone went in to peek but us.
Today was the 1960 St. Patty's Day Parade. Luckily it was sunny out, but it was so freaking hot.
Anyway, the biggest part of the weekend is I decided I wanted a steak for dinner and not just the little filet I normally eat. Tonight I ate a large T-Bone steak! Not only did I eat it, but I devoured it.
On Saturday we had our 4 hour childbirth class. Because we found the information they sent us to prepare for the course so boring, we rented a childbirth class DVD and spent Saturday morning finishing up pieces of that. Even though the DVD was from the late 80's or early 90's with great high waisted khakis, it was funny when our instructor went over some of the same materials with the same facts. My favorite part though was practicing the massage.
The tour of L&D was nice even though Michael and I had already been through half of it. When we stopped to see the triage room everyone went in to peek but us.
Today was the 1960 St. Patty's Day Parade. Luckily it was sunny out, but it was so freaking hot.
Anyway, the biggest part of the weekend is I decided I wanted a steak for dinner and not just the little filet I normally eat. Tonight I ate a large T-Bone steak! Not only did I eat it, but I devoured it.
Friday, March 12, 2010
36 Weeks
Today is officially 36 weeks which means they wouldn't stop us now if Jacob decided he wanted to be a St. Patty's baby. Today is also in my head 37 weeks which is full-term! So now I think everything is a sign that maybe he'll be coming soon. If he decides to be on time or late there is a good chance I'll go crazy.
We've made progress for Jacob's arrival! Michael has a carseat set up in his truck and I have half a hospital bag packed!
* How far along?: 36 weeks
* Total weight gain: Still at right about 25 pounds. (Last night Michael and I were watching a childbirth class movie because the online class part to prep us for our class Saturday is so boring and it listed 6 signs your body is getting ready to go into labor. As soon as she said that one of the signs is your body weight stabalizes or even loses a pound or two, Michael looked at me and confirmed that I'd been at the same weight for the past week or two.)
* How big is baby?: He's about 6 pounds 6 ounces right now based on the ultrasound last week and normal growth. Also he should be about 20" and done growing in length, it's all about adding on fat now.
* Maternity clothes?: Yep
* Sleep?: Wednesday night there wasn't much since I was worried about Jacob moving, but other than that not too bad. I only have to get up to pee about once or twice a night and when I wake up for that I spend about 20 minutes debating if I really need to get up.
* Best moment this week?: Watching Michael watch the contractions. During the video last night they showed a chart of what pre-labor and labor contractions looked like and Michael explained to me that I had a mix of both.
* Movement?: He's back to giving kicks so that I know he's ok
* Food cravings?: Comfort Foods and pineapple
* Labor signs?: Strong BH Contractions, but nothing steady for too long. Plus I have 4 of the 6 pre-labor signs :)
* Belly button in or out?: Still very flat, and getting ready to poke out I think. Stay in!
* What I'm looking forward to: (This will probably not change now) Having him here. Both Michael and I are very anxious to have him here. +Class tomorrow +Even though we haven't decided if we're going yet, the St. Patty's parade is this weekend.
We've made progress for Jacob's arrival! Michael has a carseat set up in his truck and I have half a hospital bag packed!
* How far along?: 36 weeks
* Total weight gain: Still at right about 25 pounds. (Last night Michael and I were watching a childbirth class movie because the online class part to prep us for our class Saturday is so boring and it listed 6 signs your body is getting ready to go into labor. As soon as she said that one of the signs is your body weight stabalizes or even loses a pound or two, Michael looked at me and confirmed that I'd been at the same weight for the past week or two.)
* How big is baby?: He's about 6 pounds 6 ounces right now based on the ultrasound last week and normal growth. Also he should be about 20" and done growing in length, it's all about adding on fat now.
* Maternity clothes?: Yep
* Sleep?: Wednesday night there wasn't much since I was worried about Jacob moving, but other than that not too bad. I only have to get up to pee about once or twice a night and when I wake up for that I spend about 20 minutes debating if I really need to get up.
* Best moment this week?: Watching Michael watch the contractions. During the video last night they showed a chart of what pre-labor and labor contractions looked like and Michael explained to me that I had a mix of both.
* Movement?: He's back to giving kicks so that I know he's ok
* Food cravings?: Comfort Foods and pineapple
* Labor signs?: Strong BH Contractions, but nothing steady for too long. Plus I have 4 of the 6 pre-labor signs :)
* Belly button in or out?: Still very flat, and getting ready to poke out I think. Stay in!
* What I'm looking forward to: (This will probably not change now) Having him here. Both Michael and I are very anxious to have him here. +Class tomorrow +Even though we haven't decided if we're going yet, the St. Patty's parade is this weekend.