tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53505157595577909402024-02-20T00:55:27.919-08:00According to JanaJanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10126630067782759712noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350515759557790940.post-78195468262554287992013-09-04T10:17:00.001-07:002013-09-04T10:17:13.520-07:00Bikini Body MommiesAshley and I are on DAY 3 and we aren't quitting! If we make it a week we get to buy a new workout item. 2 weeks and we get a spa day. The workouts are tough but we're doing it! Kicking butt and losing ours. And running/walking 3 miles is much harder when you're pushing 40 pounds of resistance from a stroller! Janahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10126630067782759712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350515759557790940.post-32807938181723071292013-09-02T07:34:00.000-07:002013-09-02T07:34:56.117-07:00Hi there!Well. It's been awhile since I've written! It's been interesting balancing priorities and figuring out which thing is important to do, obviously blogging has not been high on the list :) but I'm working on it. Mason is 6 months old! He is in the 50th percentile in everything, except he is already crawling and pulling up which isn't supposed to happen until he's 9 months old. The doctor was impressed at his 6 month appointment! I am not impressed because now I have to chase him around 3 months earlier than I expected :). Mason gave me no time to prepare for this! We had his 6 month pictures taken by Abby Smith from church, she did a fabulous job.<br />
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It was weird when the beginning of August rolled around and I wasn't preparing a classroom or getting the end of summer blues. Since staying at home is my new job, I had to make some sort of "job description" so I would have some sort of structure (I know that's a little ridiculous) so now I have <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/6966574394224794/" target="_blank">this</a> cleaning schedule printed - thanks, Pinterest! - and have started price matching so I can get better deals when I go grocery shopping - thanks, Amy! I know that sounds like a typical stay at home mom... watching a kid, working out, cleaning, grocery shopping, cooking, bor-ing stuff. But I enjoy the challenge of trying to fit all of that into a day between a needy, sweet little baby! And I enjoy stretching the money Tyler makes, it's a challenge to stick to the budget. I am less stressed when my house has less mess. Now let's be honest, have I followed that cleaning schedule religiously? No. Have we had pizza delivered to our house the past 2 nights? Yes. Oops :) </div>
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Today my friend Ashley and I began a 90 day workout challenge with Bikini Body Mommy. You can follow her on Facebook or Instagram, we did the Fit Test today and it was INTENSE! I hope we can be great accountability partners throughout these next few months. We're going on vacation together in a few weeks so hopefully we can stick with it then too. If you're reading this and want to be my accountability partner you can start <a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/160117111/Bikini-Body-Mommy-Challenge-Quick-Start-Guide" target="_blank">here</a>. I can always use more accountability partners!</div>
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Tomorrow is Glendale Christian Church's open house for MOPS. My friend Megan goes to church there and so we'll both do that together. I'm excited to meet more people! It's been fun getting to know my neighbors and I hope to have a big neighborhood party soon.. just for the people we've met though, I'm not trying to host all of Rolling Prairie!! Some are stay at home moms, some aren't, but they've all been really nice. I love having normal neighbors. The last houses we've lived in have had some real nut jobs as neighbors. </div>
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I'm slowly decorating my house, while it slowly accumulates more baby things here and there. "This painting would look great above the high chair and stationary jumper"... </div>
<br />Janahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10126630067782759712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350515759557790940.post-24275186663563723042013-05-03T09:10:00.002-07:002013-05-03T09:10:51.346-07:00Baby Stuff.When we brought Mason home we kind of had an idea of what to do with him, and thank goodness we had family in town to help us out. After the first few days of chaos, I thought we needed some kind of schedule because I was going crazy because he was so unpredictable! I later learned that babies are unpredictable :) and at 4 weeks we introduced a schedule - feed him, keep him awake for 1.5 hours after feeding, then let him take a 1.5 hour nap. We have been doing this schedule with him since he is 4 weeks old and now he's sleeping 5-6 hours at night at 10 weeks. I think that's normal but I don't know and I'm not sure if you can compare babies sleeping at night since they're all so different. But I can't complain! I am a lot more sane having an idea of what to expect, and he knows what to expect too. <br />
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At 8 weeks we started feeding and putting him to bed at 9pm no matter where we were in the 'schedule' that day. He doesn't always fall asleep at 9 but we're trying to establish that time as bedtime. He started drinking 4 oz at 4 weeks and has drank 4 oz ever since. I'm not sure if he drank that much before because I was breastfeeding exclusively, and now I pump and give him a bottle sometimes and breastfeed sometimes. Most of the time I give him a bottle which requires a lot of pumping and it's exhausting! Now that I'm back at work it's especially inconvenient- I'm sitting in my classroom right now, door locked, pumping. Someone just knocked on my door and I'm not about to answer! They can wait. <br />
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Also at 8 weeks I started getting more relaxed with the schedule because I have started to interpret his cries and can (most of the time) know what he wants. At 12 weeks we'll start transitioning to eating every 4 hours instead of 3... we'll see how that goes, when Mason is hungry he gets MAD that the bottle isn't heating fast enough so I usually have to breastfeed him until the bottle is ready. He prefers the bottle because it's easier but if he's hungry enough he'll nurse. Lazy. I also like knowing how much he is eating and if he eats 4 oz it'll hold him over until the next feeding time. <br />
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Going back to work has been bittersweet- it's nice to have a break from motherhood and do what I'm used to doing, but I miss his sweetness! I do love picking him up from the sitter though, because as soon as we make eye contact he gets a huge smile and it lasts for about 5 minutes! Nonstop smiling and loving on mommy. I'll take it! It makes our evenings special when that's the only time I see him. Last night (morning) he woke up at 2am to eat, so I fed him, but after he ate (and pooped his diaper so much that we had to change clothes because poop was up his back... awesome) he just wanted to smile and play so we did! I didn't get back to bed until 4. Then woke up at 5:45am to feed him and get ready for school since I have to leave at 7 for the sitter's house.<br />
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Janahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10126630067782759712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350515759557790940.post-50922803382500869762013-05-01T09:22:00.000-07:002013-05-01T09:22:22.693-07:00Hospital Things I Need to RememberBefore I went to the hospital I scoured Pinterest trying to figure out what to bring to the hospital, so here's my list! <br />
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What I brought for myself:<br />
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Nursing tank top (should have bought a bigger size!)<br />
Nursing Pillow (mine is a My Brest Friend, and I don't really like it because I'm never able to get it to stay under my boobs. It always slides down and sits in my lap, which I think is wrong?)<br />
My own pillow (this was the best idea! Those hospital beds are uncomfortable!)<br />
Socks with grippers (cold feet)<br />
Flip flops for the shower (because you never know...)<br />
Shampoo/Conditioner/Body Wash/Loofa<br />
Matching pajama top & bottom (because I'm fancy)<br />
Comfortable clothes to wear home (yoga pants, shirt, sweater cardigan)<br />
Camera<br />
Laptop (I shopped online a little)<br />
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What I wish I would have brought:<br />
A blanket - the hospital blankets are paper thin - one for me, one for Tyler<br />
A pillow for Tyler... I tried to bring one for him and he said no then regretted it I think!<br />
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Tyler was able to get snacks from the doctor's lounge and that was a lifesaver because I was starving. He also brought a book to read (Duck Dynasty) but I didn't bring anything to read because when I wasn't trying to figure out breastfeeding I was taking a nap.<br />
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Here's what I brought for Mason:<br />Onesie to wear home (bring several sizes since you don't know how big this baby will be! Our original 'going home' outfit ended up being too small for my big fat baby)<br />
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He wore the same outfit while he was in the hospital (I think the nurses changed him when he was in the nursery) so there's no need to bring lots of outfits. Also don't bring diapers, wipes, etc. because they will provide those things.<br />
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I forgot to bring a baby blanket and a baby hat, and wish I would have!<br />
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The BEST decision we made was to send Mason to the nursery at night - we had the option to keep him in our room but didn't, thank goodness, because we were exhausted and needed the sleep! I use the word "sleep" lightly because nurses are constantly coming into the room to check vitals, refill the water (at 2am, really?!), give you medicine, etc. <br />
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I wish I would have taken better care of myself after giving birth. I didn't follow all the steps to recovery (taking sitz baths when I was supposed to, taking my medicine when I was supposed to) and it caught up with me and was PAINFUL. So next time I'll listen to the doctor :). <br />
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We had friends and family bring us food which was awesome! All I want to do is eat since I'm breastfeeding.<br />
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Mason is 10 weeks old today! He smiles at us and is starting to laugh, it's awesome.<br />
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Janahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10126630067782759712noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350515759557790940.post-34779595845967067702013-04-03T19:34:00.000-07:002013-04-03T19:34:05.067-07:00Six Weeks AfterI was originally supposed to go back to work on April 1, but extended my maternity leave until April 28th. I'm SO thankful we were able to do this. Mason is just so little and I don't want to leave him yet! <br />
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When I extended my maternity leave I also told the district I wouldn't be returning next year. That was a little difficult. The decision to leave Kindergarten was easy (2 years is enough!) but I had entertained the idea of teaching middle school, AND there was a science position open which I would have loved. I also enjoy teaching a lot and who knows if I would enjoy it enough to teach as my full time job instead of stay at home? On the other hand, I do feel like staying at home with Mason will be a rewarding full time job too (going back to school on the 28th will be a vacation from being "on call" 24/7!), even though I will have to work harder for the adult interaction that I no doubt will need to stay sane. <br />
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Breastfeeding has gotten easier, I've been pumping and feeding through a bottle primarily but occasionally he'll nurse (only when he's not feeling lazy... it takes more work for him to nurse). Pumping every 2-3 hours is exhausting! I've started a pretty nice milk storage in the freezer so I'll have enough when I go back to work. I also eat a ton so I can produce enough milk. It's not hard to eat more, I'm constantly starving! I feel like a teenager again.<br />
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Mason has started to respond more to us- he's smiling! And he's able to follow us with his eyes when we move around. It's exciting to say "Hi baby!" and see him respond with his big grin. He also rolled over at 3 weeks from his stomach to his back! He's a pretty strong baby and can sit up in his Bumbo at 1 month.<br />
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Sometimes he'll lie down on his activity mat (on his back- if we try tummy time, he'll stay on his tummy for awhile but the roll over to his back) and other times he's tired so he falls asleep. This outfit is one of my favorites! He's so soft and cuddly in his fleece flannel.</div>
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This is Mason crying- Oliver feels like he needs to watch Mason when he's crying, and other times when it's the middle of the night and Oliver is tired, he will go far away from Mason - usually on the couch - and bury his head in pillows and covers as if to say MAKE IT STOP! </div>
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The pictures below are our pictures from Mason's first Easter! He looked so handsome in his blue plaid and khakis. Tyler cleaned up pretty nice too ;). Mason slept through church again and we went to Tyler's parents house for lunch. Justin and Lesley came to our family lunch too since they're basically family!</div>
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Tomorrow is my 6 week doctor appointment. I don't anticipate any problems since I think I'm healing well. I haven't worked out since I had Mason because I didn't want to mess anything up if it hadn't healed yet, also I just wanted to be told I could from the doctor. I can fit into my old clothes but they just don't fit right! I have more weight in places I'm not used to, so I'll be working to get rid of that so my clothes can fit and I don't have to buy a new wardrobe.</div>
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Altogether the first 6 weeks have been pretty good. It's exhausting but exciting, and seeing Mason smile makes all the exhaustion go away. It's all worth it!</div>
<br />Janahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10126630067782759712noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350515759557790940.post-58916944950048864582013-02-28T13:47:00.000-08:002013-02-28T13:47:04.034-08:00First Week of Parenting...When we left the hospital we went to Tyler's grandparents house to show Mason to them... we had to leave early because he had a blow out diaper and we had nothing to change him into (Rule #1 - Always Carry a Diaper Bag). We got home and I really didn't feel the "Ok, what do I do now?" feeling. All he does is eat, sleep, and make dirty diapers so if he cried it was one of the 3 options pretty much.<br />
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The first night was rough. We don't have a bassinet, instead we have a Rock-N-Play Sleeper that's light and mobile. Tyler preferred him sleeping in our room; I did not. We went to bed around 9:30 with Mason in our room at the foot of our bed in his sleeper. He made so many noises! Of course we paid attention to every noise he made, no matter how insignificant. He was eating every 2-3 hours but was really fussy in between so from 9:30 to about 2am we got hardly any sleep. We ended up moving him into his room (after a feeding) and using the monitor instead of having him in our room. It was so much nicer! The little noises that he makes didn't pick up on the monitor so they didn't wake us up and we were able to sleep for a solid 3 hours. (It's funny that 3 hours is a lot of sleep now!) I fed him again at 3 hours and kept that schedule the next day. Altogether Tyler got 5 hours and I got 7 hours of sleep. <br />
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Breastfeeding was the hurdle to get over. Before I had Mason I went to the Mother-Baby Support Center to see Sheila the lactation consultant. She helped me get the basics, but it was hard to put them totally into practice because I didn't have a baby yet. We were discharged on Friday from the hospital so the Mother Baby Support Center wasn't open until Monday. Breastfeeding was a struggle from Friday-Monday until our appointment. It wasn't enjoyable for Mason and it certainly wasn't enjoyable for anyone else in the house! Sometimes it would take 45 minutes for him to latch on- once he did latch on it was fine, but getting there was such a hassle. We saw Sheila again on Monday at 4 and took Mason when he was hungry. She changed my hand positions and the angle of his head, and he latched on immediately! It was amazing! Also a huge relief because my breasts weren't draining milk properly so they were huge and painful. Sheila asked me if I had ever had implants because they were so large and firm. It took a few days for the milk to properly drain but we are so thankful that she helped us out. Now breastfeeding is enjoyable and it's a time where I have at least 15 minutes of alone time with my baby. Very sweet! <br />
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We went to the doctor on Monday too, Mason is perfect! He has great head control and is strong for a newborn. The doctor (Dr. Finstad) hadn't anticipated him to gain weight since most babies don't gain their weight back very fast, but Mason weighed in at 8lbs, 7.5oz! It was encouraging to know that even though breastfeeding wasn't going well he was still gaining weight. <br />
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On Tuesday we had Mason's newborn pictures taken by Art from the Heart Photography. Teresa Norris was a very, very patient, artsy grandma. I liked all of her pictures on her website so I'm confident that she got some great ones of Mason. We didn't dress him in any outfits, just naked baby! I didn't want to get a picture taken where a majority of his body was covered by an outfit- I wasn't paying Teresa to take pictures of an outfit, I like fat baby rolls and little baby details. The whole photo shoot was tense as we were careful not to wake him while we positioned him in different poses. I had to feed him twice during the whole thing. After Teresa left, he slept for a long time! He was just exhausted from the whole thing. We'll get to see the pictures in 2 weeks, I'm excited to see them!<br />
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Altogether the first week hasn't been bad, he eats every 2-3 hours and we're able to get interrupted, but quality sleep (I'm speaking for myself here, I think Tyler is having a harder time coping with interrupted sleep!) But I like the fact that he's already sleeping in his room, and the transition from sleep to breastfeeding is seamless. He still cries when we change his diaper of course but after that he feeds just fine. <br />
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<br />Janahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10126630067782759712noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350515759557790940.post-73421051829169753062013-02-24T19:02:00.000-08:002013-02-24T19:02:00.684-08:00Mason's Birth StorySunday, Monday, and Tuesday were the longest 3 days of my life I think! I did all I could to relax. On Tuesday morning I woke up with a cold- very unfortunate. I slept all day trying to feel better but I was still pretty stuffy and it was hard to breathe. Tuesday evening before we went to get induced we had the Vesely's and Jones's over to eat, it was nice to have friends around to ease the anxiety! <br />
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We went to the hospital at 8pm and got checked into our room. The gown they gave me to wear was massive! I got hooked up to my antibiotics (because I have Group B Strep and have to have them) and my IV, and also two monitors- one to monitor my contractions, one to monitor Mason's heart rate. I didn't know those monitors were going to be hooked up, they were very uncomfortable and kept moving around when I'd try to get comfortable sleeping, and also because my belly was straight out in front and it was hard for things to stay in one place. My nurse's name was Suzannah and she was really nice. Very thorough with her explanations of what was happening and everything she was doing. Mom and Dad got to the room around 8:30pm and we just sat and talked in the room for a long time. It wasn't until 9:30pm that the nurse put the first pill thing in to soften my cervix. Each time she came in to check on me she would say "You're having contractions... can you feel anything?" and I hadn't felt a thing! I thought "Is this it?? Is this the hype of labor and I'm not even feeling it?!" (little did I know... keep reading) so since I had been contracting she checked me to see how dilated I was - still 1cm and 80% effaced (bummer). At 1:30am they put the second cervix pill in me to try and get me to dilate/efface more. At this point I'm still not feeling contractions or any pain really. Every once in awhile I'd feel a dull pain but it wasn't a big deal at all. She checked me again at 5:30am... 2 cm, and 80% effaced-still! So, because nothing had progressed naturally where it needed to be, they started Pitocin at a low dose (a 2). I knew going into labor that if I had Pitocin I was more likely to have an epidural because I knew the contractions were going to be more intense, but at this point I was still on the fence of epidural/natural delivery. <br />
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Once Pitocin started I felt the contractions get more and more intense as time passed. They still weren't crazy painful but I definitely felt a little pain. After I had been on Pitocin for a little bit, Suzannah checked me and I was at a 3.5cm so Dr. Lehnert came by at 6:30am and broke my water (that was painful and I just happened to have a contraction during the middle of the water-breaking, also unfortunate!) After he broke my water I still could feel pain getting more and more intense but still very tolerable. I practiced my yoga breathing to manage the pain, so when it got more painful I had a breathing pattern down. I got a new nurse at 7am named Kelly who was also really nice and great. Around 8:30am Tyler noticed that my IV had a kink in it and said "Oh let me help you with that" (famous last words)... since my IV had a kink in it, the Pitocin that I was supposed to be getting in doses was all backed up! Right after he undid my IV I had the MOST painful contraction (compared to the other ones of just dull pain), it caught me off guard and was intense. I threw up twice during it, it lasted a solid 4 minutes. Miserable! (THIS is the start of labor pain, I thought) Kelly was confused because the last time she checked on me I was content and had a pain level of 2 on a scale from 1-10. Then she walks in and I'm writhing, throwing up over the side of the bed and squeezing Tyler's hand/arm/leg/whatever I can grab. My mom just happened to show up at this time in the room and tried to make conversation with me, I responded with "I don't really want to talk right now."... so mom went in the corner but her phone was going off and I was "Put your phone on silent!" The atmosphere was intense to say the least, I was trying to cope with the contractions with everything I had. The nurse checked me after that big contraction and I had dilated to a 4cm. After she checked me I said I WANT AN EPIDURAL! My goodness, the contractions were not letting up and they were a minute to a minute and half apart, lasting about 30 seconds each. They kept getting more and more intense too. It took an HOUR AND 45 MINUTES for the anesthesiologist (Dr. Belk) to arrive with the epidural. Most painful 1:45 of my life, it seemed like I couldn't catch a breath before the next contraction started. I knew that I would have contractions during the actual insertion of the epidural because they were happening so close together. I ended up having 3 the whole time he was there. The nurse/doctor to tell you to stay still while the needle is being put in so the epidural is put in properly. That was so hard! It didn't take him long to put the epidural in but I had a contraction while it was happening anyway. He numbed my back first, so the epidural needle was painless. <br />
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I leaned back onto the bed and felt immediate relaxation. The atmosphere of the room went from very intense to very relaxed in a matter of seconds. Relief!!! Soon after I got the epidural my sister came in and talked to me, I was so much happier at this point. After the epidural had numbed my lower half Kelly checked me and I was at a 9.5cm and 100% effaced! She said we would start pushing soon and I'd probably have Mason before noon (this was around 10am)!! We waited until I was fully 10cm before we started pushing, but it didn't bother me any - "Oh I'm having an intense contraction? Can't feel it!". After waiting about 30 minutes we started pushing (so at 10:30am). Kelly was coaching me through it, she was wonderful! It took me awhile to figure out how exactly to push. She had my legs in stirrups but since I couldn't feel them they were a little useless! Tyler was on my right side and Kelly had my left. After pushing a few times I realized that I could actually feel the pressure of a contraction coming on so I knew when I needed to push. We pushed for an hour, waiting for contractions to come each time before I could push. She also gave me an oxygen mask so after every push I put the mask on my face- I was addicted, it was so nice being able to breathe! Since I had the cold it was hard to take those deep breaths (the breathing pattern for pushing was deep breath in, deep breath out, deep breath in, hold it, and push for 10 seconds). During this hour Mason's head started to come out and they could see his beautiful blonde hair! She asked me if I wanted to touch the head- gross, no- and if I wanted a big mirror so I could see the progress of what was happening down there... another no! Ew no way just get him out I don't want to see what's happening! Around 11:45am Dr. Lehnert and his crew came in, Kelly and Tyler still had my legs and Dr. Lehnert was at the end along with a few other nurses who handed him what he needed. Before every push I kept saying "Yall ready?":) We pushed for 45 minutes and Mason was born at 12:31pm! I ended up having a second degree tear, but no hemorrhoids (I did poop on Kelly once, oops).<br />
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When they took him out he was so purple. He pooped on Dr. Lehnert. Tyler cut the cord. Mom was taking pictures. I thought I'd cry a lot but I was so overwhelmed with emotions that I only cried a little- I couldn't believe I had just delivered a baby out of my body!! It was amazing, hearing him cry (loudly) and seeing him for the first time. I loved him immediately. After they cleared his lungs, they put him on my chest with a blanket. He was crying and wiggling and it was the sweetest sound! He weighed 8 lbs, 13 oz, and measured 21 inches long. I couldn't believe all that baby was crammed in my belly!<br />
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Tyler was by my side the whole time and we were just in awe of this creation God had given us. People who give birth talk about how much they love their baby after, but I rarely hear of the dynamic between the husband-wife. After going through the delivery, I am so much more in LOVE with Tyler. He was a wonderful support person, and just incredible all around. Watching him look at Mason and the overwhelming emotion he felt too made me so thankful that God had put us together. I can't even describe the feelings I have for him now! <br />
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We tried breastfeeding within the first hour and weren't very successful. We also had to stay in the delivery room until 2:55pm so they could make sure everything went ok. Kelly rolled me in a wheelchair to our post-labor room (Room 5125) and that's where we stayed until Friday afternoon. <br />
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<br />Janahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10126630067782759712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350515759557790940.post-29208727669212633932013-02-17T10:16:00.000-08:002013-02-17T10:19:07.988-08:00Week 39 - The Final Countdown!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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(As I'm recollecting the past week, TODAY is my due date and I don't feel like he's going to come at all. Maybe I'll do lots of walking around the block this evening...)<br />
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Talk about exhausting! These past 2 weeks have taken its toll on my prego body. Sunday I skipped church to sleep in but went to church that night for a chili competition. Our group had a great table and great chili! Our chili was mystery meat- moose, duck, deer, and pig fat. If someone would have told me those things before I probably wouldn't have eaten it. I did eat chili- everything is giving me heartburn at this point so I figured why not? I took Tums later and the heartburn wasn't so bad. Going to work Monday was tough... it's hard to describe how tired teaching makes me. It's like I was exhausted but didn't know why, I just knew I needed to sit down or sleep! I went to bed early on Monday and then went to work on Tuesday... same song, different verse. I had talked to Tyler about taking my maternity leave early and his suggestion was to wait and see what the doctor said at our next appt.<br />
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We had to move my Thursday appointment to Tuesday because Dr. Lehnert isn't working Thursday-Sunday (prime time for me to have a baby!). He said I was still dilated at 1cm and 70% effaced. This made me a little disappointed but I hadn't felt anything going on so I wasn't surprised. After he checked me we scheduled to have me induced on the 19th at 8pm to have him on the 20th. I have to go in early so they can soften my cervix. All of this talk freaked me out and I held it together as best as I could in the doctor's office but I really just wanted to cry. It's so REAL with a concrete date! Today is Thursday, Valentine's Day, and in a week I will be holding Mason in my arms. Surreal. After our appt I was very frustrated but I couldn't figure out why... I talked to my mom and thought I should go to work but really didn't want to. My anxiety levels shoot through the roof when I'm there (Will my water break? Who will take me to the hospital? These kids are driving me nuts! I hope they don't stress me out and cause me to go into labor... What if I start having contractions in the middle of class? Will my kids think I'm hurt?) Yeah. I was a mess. When I'm home I'm fine but at school it was a different story.<br />
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After talking to Tyler we decided that I needed to take maternity leave 3 days earlier than planned. I didn't want to go from one stressful situation (school) to another (labor) and I needed to rest and gather up all the energy I could before the delivery. To say I'm thankful for this decision is an understatement! I feel so much better being at home. I'm able to get a few things done but not a lot. Yesterday the big accomplishment was getting all my thank you notes written from my baby shower, and mailed. I also strolled around Walmart for 2 hours because I was feeling energetic and that REALLY wore me out. After I got home from Walmart I went to the bathroom and saw I lost my mucus plug (gross). Probably from all that walking! Today I did the dishes and made muffins... then I have to sit down for awhile. It's funny how little I'm getting done but they feel like big tasks! Tonight I'm planning to make Valentine's dinner so I'll probably rest from now until then so I have enough energy. I made a recipe from Pinterest, Black Bean Tacos... they turned out amazing! <br />
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On Friday Tyler got off work early and we ran a bunch of errands together. I needed to go to Target, Babies R Us, and Staples but I didn't want to go by myself just in case something happened. We returned a few duplicate baby shower things and then at Staples we printed off my free Pinterest printables for the nursery (pics to come soon!) That night Tyler and I rented a movie and laid around relaxing, it was wonderful. On Saturday we pretty much did the same thing, I tried another Pinterest recipe- Almond Crusted Chicken Strips. Another success! I sure do love Pinterest! That night we went to church to watch a drama called "A Place for Grace", it was really great. It also felt good to shower, get dressed, put makeup on and get out of the house for a change! <br />
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<li style="color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">How far along? 39 weeks</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.498039); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Total weight gain? 24 pounds</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.498039); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Stretch marks? I don't think so. My belly is very vein-y looking and purple around my belly button but I don't think those are stretch marks. Guess I'll find out when he comes out!</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.498039); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sleep? Starting this week I've had to wake up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom, every 3 hours. It was nice of my body to wait until week 39 to start all this typical pregnancy stuff.</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.498039); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Best moment this week? I took off work Wednesday-Friday and MAN did I need to! It has been incredible. I've been relaxing and doing little things here and there. It's bad when doing the dishes wears you out. :) </span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.498039); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Miss anything? I miss my Kindergarten kids... I don't want to have to teach them, I just miss being around some of them because they are sweet/funny/interesting. </span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.498039); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Movement: Still very active. His feet love to get under the right side of my ribs.</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.498039); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.4;">Food cravings: Lemon water... I love it!</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.498039); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Anything making you queasy or sick? No.</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.498039); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Showing? Big ol' belly!</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.498039); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Gender: Boy</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.498039); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Labor signs: Contractions here and there, I'll sit down/stand up to see if they'll go away and so far they have. A few big contractions but again they go away after awhile. I lost my mucus plug Wednesday night at 7pm. </span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.498039); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Belly button in or out: Out, barely.</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.498039); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Wedding rings on or off? I put my ring back on again and it fits fine so I'm just going to keep wearing it.</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.498039); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Happy or moody most of the time? Very irritable at the beginning of the week but since I've been home I've been extremely happy. I needed to take time off!</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.498039); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Looking forward to: Our last doctor's appt is on Monday to see how much I've dilated. Unless Mason decides to come before, they have scheduled to induce me on the 19th at 8pm to have him on the 20th.</span></li>
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Janahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10126630067782759712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350515759557790940.post-38155788541310554482013-02-09T15:39:00.002-08:002013-02-09T15:39:45.745-08:00Week 38<br />
What a difference a week makes! I hate to complain but that's what a lot of this post is. :) Last week I wasn't very uncomfortable, but then on the weekend it hit me. Tyler's mom (Debbie) came over on Saturday and helped clean the house, it was SO nice! I helped but wasn't much help because 1) I move so slow and 2) I can't bend over or reach for things so she really did most of the work. It was such a blessing! On Sunday we went to Brian & Ashley's to watch the Superbowl and I was having contractions all night, off and on. Nothing big but enough to make me uncomfortable. I went to school that week and walking around wasn't bad, until Thursday. I literally started contractions at 9am and they didn't stop until my doctor's appt at 4! Again, nothing big but enough where I felt very uncomfortable, and needed to rest. It's hard to rest when there are 19 5-6 year olds under your watch. When I walk around at school it's turtle speed! Today (Saturday) has been so nice and relaxing, it's amazing how much better I feel when I'm not walking around all day. Tyler and I are just hanging out doing nothing and it's amazing. <br />
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So Mason might come next week. I'm ok with him coming any day except Valentine's Day. That will probably be the day he decides to come!! Here's why- imagine if he ever gets a girlfriend, he will always be expected to do nice things for this girl on HIS birthday. Poor guy. Tyler thinks he won't care. If he comes before Valentine's Day that'd be fine too because I really don't want to go to work this week. My sub is lined up, my lessons are done, and I'm ready to not be around the kids. I do like them! But right now I don't want to be around them. I know that teaching up to this point has been a blessing, because if I was sitting at home doing nothing everything would go by slower. At least I have things going on every day to take my mind off of being uncomfortable!<br />
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Here are things that (before I got pregnant) I expected to happen during pregnancy, and in italics is actually what has happened to me:<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I would gain weight all over. </span> <i>I feel like all my weight has been in my belly, or maybe it's just that my belly is so big that it makes everything else on me look smaller.</i><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Stretch marks. </span><i>This doesn't make sense, I have stretch marks from when I was little and had a growth spurt so naturally I thought I'd get them when I got pregnant. Not so. Not complaining!</i><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Moodiness.</span> <i>I haven't been moody except for the last month, most of my pregnancy has been enjoyable except for the first 3 months of sickness.</i><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I thought my belly would be big around 3 months.</span> <i>I didn't start really showing until 5-6 months I think! I expected to look pregnant a lot sooner than I did.</i><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /><span style="font-size: large;">I thought I would want to eat weird things.</span> <i>I think the definition of "craving" for me isn't that I want to eat weird things, but that I want to eat certain food immediately. At certain points I have wanted a grapefruit and HAD to have one right then, I feel like I NEED to have an Icee stat... things like that.</i><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">My social life would be over.</span> <i>This hasn't happened at all! But I sure thought it would. I'm thankful to have great friends and a pretty awesome husband. My future will be filled with lots of social things, but probably things I've never done before that involve kids too.</i><br />
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I'm ready to start working out again and getting my normal body back. After my recovery time, hot yoga here I come! <br />
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<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.498039); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Total weight gain? 24 pounds... not sure how I lost 2 pounds, maybe I wore lighter clothes at this doctor's appt.</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.498039); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Stretch marks? Still none. I think I'm going to make it!</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.498039); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sleep? Yes. Today I slept until 10:30, then realized it would probably be my last Saturday to sleep in!</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.498039); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Best moment this week? Last Saturday Debbie came over and helped me clean. It was so nice!! </span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.498039); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Miss anything? It's difficult to get around, and when I do get around it's in slow motion.</span></li>
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<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.498039); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.4;">Food cravings: Not necessarily. I like ice cream, Icee's, sushi, peanut butter sandwiches but not all at the same time.</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.498039); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Anything making you queasy or sick? Sometimes I feel nauseous (that word has way too many vowels) but I think it comes with the last 2 weeks of pregnancy.</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.498039); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Showing? Nah. :)</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.498039); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Gender: Boy</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.498039); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Labor signs: Thursday at school was rough - I literally had contractions all day long starting at 9! It was very uncomfortable. I went to the doctor that day and had dilated to 1cm and am 70% effaced. Most of my contractions come in the middle of the night, they wake me up but don't last very long so I try not to freak out.</span></li>
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<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.498039); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Wedding rings on or off? Off- I think I'm a tad bit swollen, and it just feels more comfortable to not have anything tight on my finger.</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.498039); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Happy or moody most of the time? Still moody, mostly anxious because my body has been crazy this week and I don't know what's going on!</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.498039); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Looking forward to: going to the doctor on Tuesday, it's my last schedule appt. If I don't have him before then, we're going to "make a plan" and it'll be nice to know that he will at least be out by a certain date.</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.498039); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Baby's size: Pumpkin</span></li>
Janahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10126630067782759712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350515759557790940.post-57516837316921208532013-02-02T11:55:00.003-08:002013-02-02T12:00:33.270-08:00Week 37<span style="font-family: inherit;">Every week this month has been packed with things to do. I'm not complaining! It's making these last few weeks fly by! This week has been no exception. On Sunday Tyler and I had a baby shower at church. The girls did an awesome job decorating! Here are a few tables:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">They know how much I love branches and trees! All of the branches are currently in my house, waiting for their final home. I couldn't decide which ones I wanted so I took them all. :) We were SO blessed with the love shown to us through this shower. Not just with the showering of gifts, but knowing that we have so many people that care about us is amazing. I was glad my mom got to come up and be here, too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">On Monday night we went to Terry and Debbie's house for a blessing. The 'blessing' has become a tradition that originated with Angie but has been adopted by several people. Our family gives blessings for birthdays, weddings, babies, and basically any other major life event. People gather in the living room of a house and the person(s) with the life event happening receives advice, love, tips, etc. from people that love them. It started when Angie went to a funeral and everyone was saying nice things about the person that died... she thought, wouldn't it be nice to say nice things to people while they are alive! So blessings started. And they really are a great thing. It's wonderful to know that we have friends and family who love us and are there with us on this journey of parenthood. Most of them are the same people that were at the blessing for our marriage, and they are still in our lives today!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Monday night/Tuesday morning was miserable. I had major congestion and couldn't breathe, therefore I couldn't sleep, then I woke up with a temperature of 100.2 - and I freaked out a little. The past few weeks I don't know how many kids I've sent home with fevers (they had the flu) and I was terrified that I had gotten it! This was at 6am, and I was nervous to go to school with a fever. I remembered the doctor saying if I got a fever to call right away. Well their office didn't open until 8 so I called in a sub for the day and took the day off. The nurse called me back and said to drink lots of fluids and rest (it's hard to rest when you can't breathe) and to call back if the temperature doesn't go down. Thankfully it went down and I was able to go to school on Wednesday, drugged on Mucinex and Tylenol.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">On Wednesday the ladies at school threw my baby shower- that was very nice of them! We had been waiting until after the showers to purchase anything for Mason so we did that on Thursday. The room is coming together and we have everything we need (and probably a few things we don't need!). We didn't go to baby class Thursday night because the roads were a little icy and we didn't want to risk it. Plus, we just didn't want to go :). Friday and Saturday was the first weekend where we didn't have ANYthing planned. We've just been enjoying each other's company, since it'll just be us 2 for a few more weeks!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I went to the doctor on Thursday. I gained 3 pounds between last week and this one! Baby is growing. I am 1/2 cm dilated and 50% effaced, so he could literally come any day now. I'm reminded of the scripture "<span style="background-color: #f9fdff; color: #001320; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px; text-align: justify; text-indent: 25px;"><i>for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. </i></span><span style="background-color: #f9fdff; color: #001320; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px; text-align: justify; text-indent: 25px;"><i>While people are saying, “Peace and safety,” destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape</i>". Yikes... here we go! </span></span></div>
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<li style="color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">How far along? 37 weeks</span></li>
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<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.498039); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Stretch marks? None that I can see. :)</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.498039); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sleep? As much as I can get. Still not waking up in the middle of the night! </span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.498039); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Best moment this week? Our blessing on Monday night at Terry and Debbie's. Tyler and I <u>are</u> so blessed!</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.498039); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Miss anything? Being able to breathe clearly.</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.498039); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Movement: Yep. His feet are up near my sternum (!) and his head is down by my hips. That seems really long to me! It feels weird to have something kick your sternum.</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.498039); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.4;">Food cravings: Water, water, water.</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.498039); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Anything making you queasy or sick? Just a bunch of congestion that won't seem to quit (without medicine!)</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.498039); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Showing? Yes. Only from the side, it seems. :) </span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.498039); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Gender: Boy</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.498039); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Labor signs: Monday night I got a bad contraction- Tyler thought we were going to have to go to the hospital! But it didn't last very long. It hurt towards the top of my stomach, which I hadn't felt before. But it was definitely more painful that any other Braxton-Hicks. (I found out on Thursday at my doctor's appt. that this was a "real" contraction. When they start happening 5-10 minutes apart is when I should go to the hospital. Doctor thinks this contraction is what started the dilation/effacement.)</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.498039); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Belly button in or out: Still out but becoming more flat since my belly is getting bigger.</span></li>
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<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.498039); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Happy or moody most of the time? Moody. My hormones are all over the place. </span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.498039); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Looking forward to: Getting the finishing touches done in Mason's room. It is an amazing room to be in, which is a good thing because I have a feeling I'll be in there a lot.</span></li>
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This week the craziness of January continues! On Sunday I sang at church on stage for the last time til Mason gets here, it was fun but I'm glad to have a break for awhile. It's easier to breathe because he's started making the descent out of my lungs. Hallelujah, air! Sunday afternoon I went to Malachi Hostetler's first birthday party at Rutledge Wilson farm (Tyler had to work)... I can't believe he is 1 year old! We're birthday buddies, and I remember the day he was born like it was yesterday, not a year ago. </div>
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Monday was my friend Lindsay's birthday - I haven't seen her since my wedding 5 years ago (!) but she has been one of those friends who is important to me even though I don't see her, and we rarely get to talk on the phone. Tyler had to work a double so I ran errands in Springfield. I got a robe and some pajamas for the hospital that are cuter than the gown, of course :) I can be a diva in the hospital!</div>
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Tuesday I had a consultation with the lactation lady at the Mercy Mother-Baby Support Center. Sheila was incredibly helpful and I feel much more prepared for breastfeeding after speaking with her. She fitted me for a bra and I ended up buying 2 - a normal one, and one to sleep in (they have lots of room to grow since I'm supposed to swell up like balloons) and are really comfortable. I also got all the extra parts for my pump figured out and will take that to the hospital with me. I was stressing last week about getting all my things together before the hospital, but with everything I accomplished on Monday and Tuesday I feel SO much more prepared. </div>
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Wednesday we had an ultrasound! Mason did not get the memo that we wanted to take pictures of him because he was moving around all over the place. The ultrasound lady would put the wand thing on my stomach to see him, and he would literally scoot to the opposite side of my belly. Then she'd put the wand over to where he was and he'd move again. We did see that his head is facing down (yay!), towards my back (yay again!) and his back curves up on the left side of my stomach with his feet in my ribs. So THAT'S what I've been feeling in my ribs this whole time! We did get some pictures but they are blurry because he was constantly moving and kicking. At one point she said he had his whole fist in his mouth. In one picture, he is sticking out his tongue at us as if to say "Ha, you just thought you'd get a picture!" And he was kicking my ribs through the whole ultrasound. What a little toot. :) We will have to walk him like a puppy dog to get all his energy out! We got glimpses of his face and his cheeks look really chubby. I love them! His head is a normal size (whew) and he weighs 6 lbs, 8 oz. We didn't get a 3D ultrasound, which would have been easier to see but it does kind of spoil the fun of seeing him for the first time. We're so close to meeting him, I can't wait!<br />
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On Thursday we went to the doctor, this time he checked to see if I was dilated - nothing has happened yet. I'm ok with that, I'm not too uncomfortable and I'm definitely not prepared as far as having my bags packed and the nursery ready. That night we went to our baby class... it was horrible. The teacher just rambles. At the end of the day, the baby is going to come out and I trust my doctor to do what's best for me and Mason. I don't need to know all the extra information she gives or 'how they used to do things in years past', it's just ridiculous. It's also hard to sit through a 3 hour class!<br />
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Friday my mom came up to stay for the weekend and that night we went to church for a trivia night fundraiser to support the youth group going to Nicaragua this summer. It was called Brain-a-Mania and our team (a table of 10 people) actually did pretty well! Mom was clutch with a few answers. On Saturday we just hung out around the house... Levi and his girlfriend Amy came over to shoot a bow and arrow, Curt Baker and Scott Light came over just to say hi... mom and I cleaned the house (it's much more fun cleaning with someone else helping! And it gets done a lot faster!) for my party that night. Which leads me to...<br />
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My Favorite Things Party! I had 8 girls over Saturday night for this party - each girl brought their favorite thing to eat. There were bagel bites, chips and salsa, lasagna cupcakes, potato bites... lots of deliciousness. They also were told to bring 5 items that were each $10 or less, and their items had to be wrapped in a bag so no one knew what anyone else brought. The girls then put their name in a bowl 5 times. We passed around the bowl and everyone drew 5 names (couldn't be their own name, and no duplicate names). When it was your turn you had to tell everyone about your gift and why it's your favorite, then the names of the girls you drew received those 5 things! At the end of the night I ended up with Valentine kitchen towels, a Jarkey, a Mini Emergency kit, lotion & a Scentsy scent, and warm socks. After everyone exchanged their 5 gifts, one lucky person (Megan Chaffin) won the "Swag Bag" filled with MY favorite things! Then we played one of my favorite games, Celebrity. It was a pretty fun night!</div>
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<li style="color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">How far along? 36 weeks</li>
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<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.498039); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Stretch marks? Still none.. I hope to make it to the end!</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.498039); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sleep? Sleeping when I can, but he definitely lets me know that he is there all the time. Lots of kicking and punching... I think he needs a spanking when he gets out! </span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.498039); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Best moment this week? Seeing our sweet baby face!</span></li>
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<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.498039); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Movement: Oh yes. The ultrasound lady asked me if I ever got any sleep!</span></li>
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<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.498039); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope! Just kind of congested but I think that comes with being prego.</span></li>
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Janahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10126630067782759712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350515759557790940.post-44410303117823259262013-01-24T09:16:00.002-08:002013-01-24T09:16:21.474-08:00Week 35<div style="color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">
My January is crazy busy. I'm not complaining though, I'd rather be busy than have nothing going on! This week we met our pediatrician on Tuesday... some people don't meet their pediatricians before their baby comes, but we did and I'm glad. When you give birth they ask who your pediatrician is, and if you haven't picked one out yet they assign you one. I didn't want to be assigned someone! So we picked Dr. Finstad, his office is near our house (even though it's in Nixa) and he's very nice. I'm ok with him taking care of Mason for a long time. <br />
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On Wednesday my parents sent a basket of fruit to my school :) and that night Tyler's mom fixed a birthday dinner for me - beans, cornbread, black eyed peas, salad, and angel food cake with strawberries- yum! You can take the girl out of the south, but you can't take the south out of the girl. On my birthday, Thursday, Tyler had flowers sent to school- they were beautiful! And they make the house smell great. We went to eat at Touch that evening then had to go to our baby class. Baby class was a bummer on my birthday, but it was still a great day. I didn't get to go home until 9:30, I was exhausted! Friday I got home from school and sat at home a bit... then I went to the nail place to get a mani-pedi. Worth it!<br />
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On Saturday morning I met my friend Laura for breakfast at Tea Bar & Bites. I had never eaten there and it was amazing! Anytime I hang out with Laura we always have great conversation- never a dull moment that's for sure. She's one of those friends who I don't have to see all the time but every time I do see her I always enjoy our time together. After breakfast I got my hair cut and colored, then that night we went to a fundraiser for the Scottish Rite Masons because Brian Vesely bought a table and invited us. So we got to dress up fancy, and be with good friends. It was very fun! I did take pictures on a legit camera but haven't put them on here yet... so here's a horrible picture of the group that went. Below that is just the girls - I wish our eyes weren't shiny! Then below that I am actually covering up Lesley but you can't see her and I think that's funny - big girl coming through, ha! I did great in my 4" heels- I walked like I wasn't carrying 20 extra pounds of weight in front... success! And Tyler is so handsome in his suit.<br />
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<li style="color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">How far along? 35 weeks</li>
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<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.498039); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Stretch marks? Not yet..</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.498039); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sleep? Still sleeping fine. I don't have to get up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom, but when I wake up I have to go really bad. Thankful that I am able to sleep through the night for a few more weeks!</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.498039); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Best moment this week? It was my birthday week! The whole week was great! </span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.498039); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Miss anything? My maternity clothes are becoming too small! You would expect these clothes to fit throughout your pregnancy but I guess not. I wish I could wear sweatpants to school.</span></li>
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<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.498039); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.4;">Food cravings: I love Icee's (coke and cherry mixed). It's getting out of control :)... and I've been craving water, always feeling like I need it.</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.498039); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Anything making you queasy or sick? Feeling great - I put a humidifier in our room and I think it's helped a lot with the sinus problems.</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.498039); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Showing? Yep! My feet and hands still haven't swollen, I think it's because I'm always cold. </span></li>
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<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.498039); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Labor signs: Had more Braxton-Hicks this week.</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.498039); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Belly button in or out: Still out but becoming more flat since my belly is getting bigger.</span></li>
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<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.498039); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Happy or moody most of the time? Happy... birthday weeks are always fun! :) </span></li>
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<br />Janahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10126630067782759712noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350515759557790940.post-2952434633857722402013-01-13T19:13:00.000-08:002013-01-13T19:13:26.320-08:00Week 34<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #413308;">This was my first week back in school... it wasn't so bad, took a little time for the kids to adjust to having a schedule but they got the hang of it by the middle of the week. On Tuesday we went to a class on breastfeeding - it was... interesting. There are so many contradicting opinions about every little thing (from people teaching classes, to the books I've read, to the people who give unsolicited advice wherever I go) that I kind of just want to do my own thing. I feel like that information is good to know but that I will rely on my maternal instincts to get me through things. Every baby is different so who knows how Mason will be! On Thursday we went to the doctor again. I've gained 21 pounds! Baby is getting big! Everything is looking normal and measuring normal. We get to have an ultrasound soon and I'm really excited for that. I'm concerned about the size of his head, mostly :) Tyler had a huge head when he was born! I also don't think Mason will have any hair. I haven't had bad hearburn and when I was born I didn't have a lot of hair until I was about 2 years old. Tyler had a lot of hair when he was born, but I expected to have a lot of heartburn with lots of hair. Maybe we'll be able to tell in the ultrasound! On Friday we had some friends over for fajitas and played Celebrity - very fun! Then on Saturday we ate dinner at Angie's which always means good food and good conversation. All the boys were on the way back from their annual pheasant hunting trip (except Tyler, he stayed home this year since I could go into labor anytime) so we waited for them to get home. While we waited, we talked about taking a Barnes girls annual trip- if the guys do it then why can't we! We talked about staying at the Mizell's cabin in Colorado and going to a spa there, or going to a spa in Arizona (there's a theme here), or going to Napa for a few days... we'll figure out something, but in 2013 there will be a Barnes girl trip! I'm already excited!<br /></span><br />
<li style="color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">How far along? 34 weeks</li>
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<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.498039); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Miss anything? Wearing normal clothes- I've had to find a fancy dress for a fundraiser in a few weeks and the normal dresses I try on look ridiculous! It's funny to see me in them, but I'm ready to have my old body back.</span></li>
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Janahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10126630067782759712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350515759557790940.post-15797006796607775772013-01-07T13:41:00.000-08:002013-01-07T13:41:29.105-08:00Week 33This week I was in a lot better mood than last week. Sunday was rough- kind of funny though... I woke up with an outfit planned to wear to church (I wanted to wear my Christmas necklace) but then that outfit didn't fit. Then I tried on maternity clothes, and they didn't fit. I was so frustrated! I started to cry. Then I was laughing that I was so big even my maternity clothes weren't fitting. Granted, I needed to do laundry, so my options were limited. When we got to church I was in a horrible mood, then in the middle of church I started crying. Haha! I was all over the place! I had to laugh at myself for being that ridiculous. On Sunday night, Jayci and Lee stayed the night with us. They didn't get to Ozark until 11:30pm so we didn't have a whole lot of time to talk. The next morning we went to Village Inn - it was snowing! - and had good conversation. I love that I have a friend who I don't have to see or talk to every day (or months at a time), and when we get together we pick up right where we left off. She is 3 weeks behind me in her pregnancy, and the only thing I regret from her visit is that I didn't get a picture of our bellies!! They aren't finding out what they're having... obviously I wasn't able to do that, I'm too much of a planner. I think they're having a girl though!<br />
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Every year I always want to do something awesome for New Years Eve. I make last minute plans and then by the time the next New Year comes around, I can't remember what "awesome" thing I did the last year. Except for ringing in 2010 (or was it 2011?) at Tawny & Travis Willson's house in KC- I remember that! This year we went to Larry & Angie's house and had the BEST time. When I think of New Years Eve I think of sparkly dresses, streamers, glitter, and fancy parties. This party was absolutely none of those things and it was very fun! We literally played games the whole time. I love games. Good food, good conversation, lots of laughing - I don't remember the last time I laughed so hard I started crying and had a hard time breathing (people were worried I'd go into labor, haha). We talked about a few of our New Years Resolutions... here are a few of mine:<br />
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1- I want to be back to 130 pounds by May 1.<br />
2- I want to be able to jump the wake and do a backroll in the air on the wakeboard.<br />
3- I want to read my Bible and actually read it well. It doesn't have to be every day, I'm more interested in quality over quantity. I'm excited for our Sunday school class over 'reading the Bible well', our preacher is teaching it and I think it will help me learn how to do this.<br />
4- I hate making resolutions that aren't things you can measure (yes I did this, no I didn't) but I really want to be a good mom this year and every year after this. I know that I will make mistakes but I hope I can learn from them. I'm excited to have an awesome husband to share my life with. I know that sometimes I'll have no idea what to do and just rely on God to get me through things. That sounds cliche but God has been so evident in other areas of my life (career, in the classroom, my marriage) that I know he'll be working in our relationship with our little boy.<br />
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On Tuesday Tyler and I slept in and just enjoyed each other's company, it was grrrreat! That night we went to Larry & Angie's again for Kate's birthday dinner/blessing. I love the family I inherited! Wednesday morning I cleaned the house a little, then Jess and Kate came over to paint the nursery stripes (Tyler worked a double today). The rest of this blog is about said stripes. On Thursday we had our first baby class, it was incredibly boring. They didn't tell us anything our doctor hadn't already told us. I'm sure it'll get more informative since there are 5 weeks of classes. On Friday we just chilled and got the house more organized (I am on an organization kick for the house), and on Saturday I got a massage at noon (a-mazing, just what I needed) then that night I saw Les Mis for Kate's birthday. I have always wanted to see the play but never have, so I didn't know the plot or anything else about the movie (except the song that goes "I dreamed a dream..." that the America's Got Talent lady sang). It was incredible!<br />
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So- stripes! - here's my inspiration from Pinterest (pinspiration, if you will):<br />
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I had no idea how to begin doing this so I'm thankful to have family who are handy with tools! We (by we I mean Jess and Kate, mostly) used measuring tape, a chalk line (LIFE SAVER!), painter's tape, brushes, and rollers. The window/door/closet are all at different heights in Mason's room so measuring from the floor was difficult. We decided to measure a foot from the ceiling and start the stripes there. We made a chalk line a foot from the ceiling. I knew the pattern of colors but wasn't sure about the width of each color so we just used the width of the painter's tape. White- 2 inches, Navy - 1 inch, White- 2 inches, Yellow- 4 inches, White- 2, Navy-1, White-2. </div>
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Then we painted white between the 2 widest lines. That was day 1. Day 2 - when we took the tape off, some of the white had gotten onto the navy lines so we all had tiny paintbrushes in hand, touching up the navy. It was hard to make straight lines on walls that are textured! After all the stripes looked fabulous, we taped off where the yellow should be and painted it. The key to not getting paint under the tape was to brush (with a paintbrush) away from the tape, then rolling a paint roller over that same spot so the brush marks don't show. It looks like this:</div>
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More pictures of the nursery will come. While we were painting in the room, Tyler was making shelves (another pinterest project) out of wood that I had bought at Lowe's the day before. Talk about feeling out of place - me, pregnant, walking around the wood section of Lowe's with men all around. I had no idea what I was doing... anyway, that's another post. This one is a novel!</div>
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<li style="color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">How far along? 33 weeks</li>
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<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Stretch marks? No, I just keep drinking water whenever I can to keep hydrated...</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sleep? I think I experienced 3rd trimester insomnia this week. My body would be so very tired and my mind was not. Or, I couldn't get into a comfortable position. Sometimes I'm able to sleep, sometimes not. </span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Best moment this week? All the time I got to spend with my family - New years eve, new years day, painting the nursery, seeing a movie... just hanging out! I feel fortunate to actually enjoy being around my husband's family. I would choose them as friends, but as a bonus I get to be family!</span></li>
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<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Movement: Yes. Less sharp jabs and more 'get out of my ribs please'. He's getting bigger!</span></li>
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<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Anything making you queasy or sick? I have sinus drainage in the mornings and it's no fun. Hopefully that will go away soon.</span></li>
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<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Belly button in or out: Out. Jess was feeling my stomach on New Years Eve and said "Oh, I think I feel his nose, it's kind of a hard spot right there"... "umm, Jess that's my belly button!" </span></li>
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<br />Janahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10126630067782759712noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350515759557790940.post-31128609295391116362013-01-04T09:49:00.000-08:002013-01-04T09:49:04.864-08:00Week 32<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I love Christmas break! I've been getting some much needed sleep, and have had time to work on the nursery when I'm not exhausted after a day of teaching. On Sunday we had Christmas at Tyler's grandma's house, on Monday Jayci called me just to talk- I needed to talk to her and am so glad she is my best and oldest friend! On Christmas day Tyler and I woke up and had breakfast (chocolate gravy, strawberries, and bananas) and opened gifts. He got me a beautiful amethyst necklace - Mason's birthstone - I love it. It's perfect. Then we had Christmas at his parents house again without gifts, and ate lunch. On Wednesday Tyler worked a double so I cleaned and worked in the nursery, and on Thursday a few of Tyler's childhood friends came to our house for dinner and games. I had my doctor's appointment on Thursday- everything is still looking good! On Saturday we went to dinner at our friend Chris and Megan Chaffin's house. It's a good thing I'm resting when I can because all these social activities are exhausting! I have never been one to choose sleep over being around people, but I am Tired. Capital T. My tenant is draining me of energy.<br />
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<li style="color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px;">How far along? 32 weeks</li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Total weight gain? 17 pounds</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Stretch marks? Still none, still feeling stretched!</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sleep? Soooo sleepy this week. I couldn't get enough of it. Thankful that I'm able to sleep!</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Best moment this week? Christmas morning with Tyler, the last time it's just the 2 of us. We had chocolate gravy and fruit for breakfast and he gave me a beautiful necklace with Mason's birthstone. Now we just hope he's born in February!</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Miss anything? Having abs that work. It's hard to sit up by myself.</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Movement: Always.</span></li>
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<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Anything making you queasy or sick? I can't eat pizza even though I want to... it gives me horrible heartburn.</span></li>
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<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Gender: Boy</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Labor signs: I can't tell if I'm having contractions or if my muscles hurt when I stand up too fast or something. </span></li>
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<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Happy or moody most of the time? Moody. I have a lot to be thankful for, but I sure did feel like Scrooge this week. </span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Looking forward to: Getting the nursery more complete... you can see the floor now and all the clothes are sorted. Hopefully I get as much done this week as I intend to do.</span></li>
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Janahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10126630067782759712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350515759557790940.post-18128091555395803252012-12-24T09:41:00.001-08:002012-12-24T09:49:04.148-08:00Week 31<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #413308;">This last week of school seemed to drag on forever. Kelsey and Dabe got to Ozark on Sunday night and I went to Tyler's parents house on Monday night to hang out with them. On Tuesday we had Tyler's family Christmas and did a gift exchange- Mason got some cute outfits from Auntie Kels! Kelsey and Dabe stayed the night with us that night, and I didn't intend to stay up until midnight talking to them but that's what happened. Time flies when there's good conversation! Tyler has been sick all this week so that's been no fun. I'm thankful that I haven't gotten sick from him (yet! And hopefully not!). The rest of the week was spent wrangling excited 5 & 6 year olds to follow directions while they were so excited for Santa to come. A few kids brought me gifts, but the sweetest gift of all was from my little girl I've had such a problem with the past few weeks. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #413308;">At first she was just horrible and I didn't know what to do to manage her behavior. Honestly, one night I prayed to God to take it from me because I didn't know what else to do and I was exhausted from this girl. The next day, she had a great day. Every day after that, she has progressively gotten better. That is not a coincidence! This girl has a terrible home life - I can't even imagine what she has experienced, it's so sad. Well on Thursday she came into my room, beaming, went straight to my desk and put some little baby shoes on my desk. She said "These are my baby brother's old shoes but they don't fit him anymore so I asked my mom if I could bring them to school for baby Mason. I really want you to have them." Melted my heart! How sweet! I know she doesn't have much, and to offer those shoes to me means more than she probably realizes. She was so proud to give them to me, too. This is one reason why I love my job.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #413308;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;"><br /></span></span><br />
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<li style="color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px;">How far along? 31 weeks</li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Total weight gain? 16 pounds, officially</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Stretch marks? Still none</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sleep? Yes, and less often than I want. There's just a whole lot that I feel needs to get done so I stay up doing it instead of sleeping even though I'm tired. This relates to my "best moment this week" so keep reading!</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Best moment this week? A lady that works with Tyler at the hospital has a 3 year old boy and has been trying to conceive for awhile now with no luck. She told him that she was "tired of having all this stuff at her house" so she said we could come look at what we wanted. We assumed of course that we would pay for what we wanted and were prepared for that to happen. When we got there, half of her garage was full of baby gear & clothes. As we started filtering through what we wanted to keep, Tyler asked how much she wanted for our pile. She said "Just take it. I'm tired of looking at it." WHAT! We literally left there with thousands of dollars worth of stuff, for free. Nice clothes-- tons of baby Polo, Gap, Juicy (didn't even know that existed), Zutano, and tons of name brand clothes that were barely worn by her boy. She also had a lot of camo baby clothes which Tyler loved so we got the best of both worlds in the clothing department. SO many toys, 2 swings (she had 4 at her house- said her kid 'didn't like a certain kind' so she'd buy another), a jumper thing to put over the door, 2 walkers, crib mattress, changing pad, bottles, etc. Incredible! We don't even know how to thank this lady and her husband, a thank you card is certainly not sufficient, but necessary. So now I have a ton to organize and sort through but I'm very thankful even though it kind of stresses me out.</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Miss anything? All I do is work, eat, and sleep (or that's how I feel at least)... I miss having a social life.</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Movement: As I was sitting in front of the class about to read a story to my kids on the carpet, one said "Uhh... Mrs. Barnes... your stomach is moving. It's freaking me out." haha! So we all watched Mason do flips and move around. That is how much he moves! They loved watching it even though it was alien like.</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Food cravings: Anything sour/sweet/fruity. When I go to the mall I have to go to Mr. Bulky's and get sour strawberry ropes and a mixed cherry/Coke Icee. </span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Anything making you queasy or sick? Not this week. </span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Showing? Yep!</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Gender: Boy</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Labor signs: Yes actually! I had my first contraction late Saturday night. It felt like a dull period cramp and I just walked around for awhile until it went away. I practiced doing some yoga stretches to alleviate the very little pain I was experiencing. It was uncomfortable but not really painful. I basically did yoga just to practice getting into those positions when it really does get painful. I felt more like "what is going on because I've never felt this while pregnant". I confirmed with my recently pregnant friends that I had a Braxton-Hicks contraction, but I'll ask my doctor about it next week at my appt to make it official. </span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Belly button in or out: Out and proud.</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Wedding rings on or off? On.</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Happy or moody most of the time? I feel moody this week. Particularly because I feel stressed with everything there is to do, plus Christmas gatherings. I'm not complaining about family and friends getting together but I just need more hours in a day! I think once the nursery is somewhat finished I'll feel much better.</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Looking forward to: Getting the nursery 80% complete... right now we're sitting at 15%. Yikes!</span></li>
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Janahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10126630067782759712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350515759557790940.post-8632348530500157942012-12-15T11:30:00.001-08:002012-12-15T11:30:53.928-08:00Week 30<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody>
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This week has been great! My shower in Texarkana was so fun. I really enjoyed getting to see my family, and also a lot of ladies who I've grown up with. I feel so blessed that all those people gave us gifts when I don't even go to that church anymore. I felt very loved! All of the ladies want to see Mason when he comes so we will definitely have to make a Texarkana church visit. Here's a few pics- I couldn't figure out how to arrange them so it's kind of a jumbled mess.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Case loved being around his Gigi!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I had this face for a few gifts because I didn't know what they were- I was glad that Jessica and Mom were there to explain. :)</td></tr>
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<span style="color: black;">The shower was a Saturday brunch, so after it was done we went back to mom and dad's house for lunch. While the girls were at the shower, the guys played golf. Dad and Uncle Allen against Jake and Tyler- Jake and Tyler won bragging rights for a year! More family was able to come over for lunch and then we took pictures in my parents front yard. Every time Uncle Allen is around we take pictures because he has fancy cameras and likes to use them. Here are some pics!</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our family of 4 that has 9 people now!</td></tr>
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The pictures turned out really cute! I'll probably put some in Mason's room or around the house. We drove back Sunday afternoon (after we had Chicken Express of course) and got back in the evening. It's Tyler's birthday week! Also after Friday (his birthday) he has a long stretch of time off so he is excited for Friday to get here. (written on Saturday-) What an exhausting week! I went to bed at 11 last night and woke up at 11am. I haven't slept that long in a long time, might as well enjoy it while I can. On Thursday night I sang with my friend Onetta at the church Young at Heart Christmas party, it's getting harder for me to take big breaths and sing but we worked with it! </div>
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<li style="color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">How far along? 30 weeks</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Total weight gain? 16 pounds</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Stretch marks? Not yet, but I am beginning to see the first signs of "the line". At first I thought it was a big stretch mark.</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sleep? Sleeping just fine, haven't had to get up in the middle of the night to pee very much. Maybe once or twice this week. Oliver has had to pee in the middle of the night a lot this week so he wakes me up and that's annoying. Tyler has been sleeping in the other room because he's been sick all week and doesn't want to spread the sickness. Hopefully he feels better soon!</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Best moment this week? Hanging out with Tyler for his birthday. I was sneaky and got Amycakes Take&Bake cinnamon rolls for him and woke up before he did on Friday to bake them. This wasn't hard because he was sleeping in the other bedroom. The hard part was keeping Oliver from running into his room because Oliver misses him being in bed with us. He's spoiled rotten. We ate breakfast together before work (which we never do) and then after work we went to see The Hobbit at the B&B Theater Marquee Suites. Watching a movie in a recliner while being served dinner? Yes please. This week was exhausting for both of us so watching a movie and relaxing was perfect. The movie is great too except I didn't realize it would abruptly stop! Didn't know this movie was a trilogy. That info would've helped before watching.</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Miss anything? Being able to see my lower stomach, especially when that's how tall all my kids at school are. I never know what I will see until I look in the mirror. Tape, glitter, glue, boogers, you name it. </span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Movement: All the time and very swift, once I felt him over on my side almost near my back. He must have really been stretching out.</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Food cravings: I've wanted Spaghetti-O's this week. Weird.</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Anything making you queasy or sick? On Wednesday at school around 9, I got really light headed and weird feeling. I was hot but didn't have a fever, but yet my arms had chill bumps and I still felt warm. I just felt like I needed to sit down and drink ice water. I asked my doctor (well, his nurse practitioner since he was in a delivery) about this at my Thursday appt, and she said it was probably my blood sugar getting low. Solution is to eat something small, drink water, and rest until I feel better. She said it usually happens if you eat something sweet right before (I had eaten banana nut chocolate chip bread) or if you haven't eaten in awhile. This was the first time since 12 weeks that I hadn't felt well, but it's good to know there's a solution to the problem. </span></li>
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<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Looking forward to: On Sunday night, Kelsey and Dabe (SIL & her BF) are coming to town and staying until Thursday night, and on Thursday night my best friend/college roommate Jayci (who is also 3 weeks behind me in her pregnancy) and her husband Lee are spending the night with us!!! AND Friday is my last day of school for 17 days, hello Christmas break!</span></li>
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Janahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10126630067782759712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350515759557790940.post-27106739233878565122012-12-11T08:56:00.000-08:002012-12-11T08:56:22.714-08:00Week 2929 and feelin' fine... this week was exhausting. I got a new student 2 weeks ago and "the honeymoon is over" - she used to be very quiet and now she is a terror. Dealing with her has worn me out! Thankfully I have wonderful counselors, principals, and a team of teachers to help me because I need it. This past weekend I went shopping for SIX HOURS at thrift stores, looking for things to decorate Mason's room. I found the sweetest wall art that will go above his dresser, and I also found an awesome piece of driftwood that I'll find a place for somewhere. I couldn't pass it up. <br />
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After all my thrifting I got a pedicure. My feet hurt and I can't reach my toes very well to paint them, so I deserved it :). I scheduled our childbirth classes and my breastfeeding class this week. The childbirth classes take up every Thursday night in January, from 6:30-9! Bummer. Especially since I will be learning about birth on my birthday. At least we only have to go to breastfeeding class. My January is filling up and it's stressing me out to look at! I'm thankful that we have a long 16 day break for Christmas. I'll need that much time to get the nursery/house done!<br />
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<li style="color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">How far along? 29 weeks</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Total weight gain? 14 pounds, officially.</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Stretch marks? Still none... I'm waiting for them though, I know they will come!</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sleep? This week I slept a whole lot. Tyler worked overnight at the hospital on Monday and Wednesday, so I took advantage of that by sleeping in the middle of the bed with every pillow around me. Literally I slept with 6 pillows. It was glorious!</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Best moment this week? I felt really stressed on Tuesday and it had been a long day at work. I took a bath and Tyler sat on the edge of the tub and wrote down all the things I told him that I needed to do for Mason's room. Every time I look at my calendar for December, January, and February I get stressed out because I feel like there is much to be done! But it was nice to have him be a voice of reason. </span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Miss anything? Being able to lay on my stomach.</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Movement: Tons. I was sitting in my chair talking to a few kids and one said 'Umm... Mrs. Barnes... is Mason moving because your belly is moving." I think he was freaked out. Then Mason put on a show, throwing my belly from left to right. I poked Mason and he kicked back, then the kids poked him and he would kick back - they thought this game was hilarious. Once Mason comes out he should be accustomed to loud noises because they scream and laugh when they see him moving and call him an alien ninja baby.</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Food cravings: I haven't really craved anything weird, but I have been loving juice lately. Grape, orange, grapefruit, anything. I think I'm just so excited not to be diabetic that I'm celebrating by drinking juice (my friend Ashley couldn't have juice when she had GD, it was the first thing she drank after giving birth!) </span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Anything making you queasy or sick? No.</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Showing? Yep! </span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Gender: Boy</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Labor signs: No</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Belly button in or out: Out.</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Wedding rings on or off? On.</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Happy or moody most of the time? Happy</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Looking forward to: My weekend in Texarkana!! My baby shower is Saturday, I'm excited to actually get to visit with a lot of people that I've grown up with. Every time I visit church I always feel rushed to see everyone. Also my extended family is coming to my parents house for "Thanksmas" since we didn't get together on Thanksgiving and I won't be traveling to Dallas at Christmas. I'm excited to see everyone, I haven't seen them since last Christmas!</span></li>
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<br />Janahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10126630067782759712noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350515759557790940.post-2342039126056632672012-12-05T15:56:00.005-08:002012-12-06T09:23:01.482-08:00Week 28Whew! We went back to school on Monday but didn't have kids until Tuesday (the 27th - I am kind of behind in my posts). Every time we have a short week it ends up seeming like the longest week ever. I am seriously big now. And I will only get bigger! Yikes. <br />
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I went to my doctor on the 28th, and have gained 14 pounds. There was good news and bad news -<br />
Good news- I needed my blood sugar to be less than 140 in order to not have gestational diabetes. My score was a 107, he said I "knocked that one out of the park". I am SO THANKFUL that I don't have to prick my finger or watch what I eat!!! What a blessing!<br />
Bad news- I am anemic. I needed to score a 12 and I scored a 10.8... slightly anemic, but I have to take iron pills every day until baby comes. But hey, I'll take that over diabetes any day. Hopefully I won't get sick from them.<br />
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I think the highlight of my week was going to yoga - we did exercises to alleviate pain in the upper back and shoulders. I didn't realize how much tension I held in those areas but after the class was done I felt like I had gotten a back massage! It was awesome. I also took advantage of Black Friday shopping, but not the crazy kind where I get up at 4 am. In the past I did that with my mom but since she wasn't up here I didn't go early. I did need to go to Target to get a few things (hand soap, mascara, things I don't really need especially on Black Friday, etc.) so I went out in the chaos. The good thing about Black Friday in the afternoon is that every register is open so it's quick to check out! I also shopped on Cyber Monday and got new bedding for the guest room - it's kinda crazy but I love it, and I also am looking for a lamp similar to the one in the picture.<br />
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My headboard/footboard is kind of an orange wood so it looks great. I'm not sure what color to paint the walls yet. I like the blue walls in the picture, but Mason's room is navy, laundry room is teal, and the rest of the house is gray... I don't want to live in a cave. So right now the walls are beige and that's what they'll be until I can come up with a color! My house has cool colors (teal, navy and gray) so far. I don't want to venture on the other side of the color wheel but I can't seem to think of another cool color that won't look gloomy. Suggestions??<br />
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Tyler started painting the kitchen/dining area/living room this week and it looks awesome!! It's Martha Stewart's Flagstone. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Color on the left is the old, the gray is new. It really makes the white trim pop!</td></tr>
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<li style="color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">How far along? 28 weeks</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Total weight gain? 14 pounds! </span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Stretch marks? Not yet but my skin around my button is getting VERY thin and I'm moisturizing it like crazy! I think it's inevitable though... stretch marks are genetic, and my mom has them, so I probably will too. Sigh.</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sleep? Yes and with lots of pillows. Still trying not to sleep on my back but I find myself there sometimes.</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Best moment this week? Yoga!</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Miss anything? Not getting punched in the gut every once in awhile... it's getting to where it hurts! </span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Movement: A lot. You can see him from the outside and it's freaky.</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Food cravings: Thursday night Tyler was at a friend's house and I would not let him come home without grapefruit juice and a grapefruit. The juice was for instant gratification, the actual fruit was for later... those grapefruits are tedious to eat and I wanted to drink lots of juice NOW. Haha! </span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Anything making you queasy or sick? No.</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Showing? Yep! </span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Gender: Boy</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Labor signs: No</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Belly button in or out: It's out there. My kindergarten kids like to poke it and laugh at me.</span></li>
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<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Happy or moody most of the time? Happy</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Looking forward to: Getting the nursery done</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Baby's size: Eggplant</span></li>
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<br />Janahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10126630067782759712noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350515759557790940.post-84617575615950608602012-11-24T19:05:00.003-08:002012-11-26T18:49:23.736-08:00Week 27<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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This was a great week! 2 days of school and Thanksgiving fun, I can't complain at all. My back has been hurting off and on but I have a sweet husband who will massage it and I also do a few yoga moves to alleviate the pain. Downward dog, cat/cow, pose of a child even though my belly drags the ground in that one, ha. My kids were crazy this week but I don't blame them, I was excited for the break too! Then it's back to school for 4 weeks and we're out for Christmas break. Those will be a crazy 4 weeks. On Wednesday I was out of school (hallelujah! Our first break since Labor Day!) and it was wonderful. I relaxed all day and went to my in-laws house that night to hang out with my sister-in-law and her boyfriend. Tyler had to work overnight so Kelsey and Dabe stayed with me, it was fun! I love hosting people in our new house. There was an extra bedroom to sleep in, an extra bathroom to use, and since Tyler and I never use those 2 areas of the house they aren't hard to keep clean. I love our early morning sunrises off the back deck and how the whole house is lit up with pink and orange in the morning. <br />
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On Thursday we all got up at 6:30am to go to the Turkey Trot downtown. I was going to run this year but I waited too late to register. Also, it's nice when you run to have someone to give all your stuff to (when you register, they give you a shirt, envelope, coupons, and THEN you have to run a 5k) so I ended up being the Turkey Trot hostess to Debbie, Kelsey, and Dabe. I know my way around downtown too, which they don't and would have gotten lost for sure. So I dropped them off at the starting line, parked the car, walked to the Expo center, got them in the right starting area, took their shirts and other things, walked back to the car (I probably walked a 5k going to and from the Expo center!), drove to the Bistro Market and had breakfast and picked up some smoothies for their finish, drove back to find a parking spot, walked to the finish line just in time to see all 3 of them cross the finish line! Perfect timing. Then we all drove home, tired! Kelsey gave Dabe a haircut on the back deck and I cooked some carrots for our Thanksgiving lunch. Brown Sugar Carrots with Rosemary and Pecans- delish. We had lunch at Larry and Angie's, there was SO MUCH food and it was ALL good. I was in a food coma all day. Of course, every time there is a meal at Angie's house there's always some question that everyone has to answer. This year the question was "Everyone says they're thankful for family and friends at Thanksgiving time- what is something that you're thankful for in the area of entertainment (I'm thankful for Cranium)? food(Rice Krispies, chocolate milk, pickles)? vacations (I loved going to Jamaica)?" Answers varied and some were pretty hilarious. I love our family conversations. Thursday evening we went to Tyler's parents house and had Thanksgiving dinner with Debbie's side of the family... I didn't eat much because I felt like I was going to explode. Thank goodness for stretchy maternity pants. Overall it was a great Thanksgiving, EXCEPT--- I didn't watch ANY of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!!! Low of the day. I didn't even record it :(. One day I'll be there and see it live!<br />
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<li style="color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">How far along? 27 weeks</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Total weight gain? 12 pounds officially but after the Thanksgiving feasts I've probably gained a few more.</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Stretch marks? Not yet. My skin around my button is very thin, I can see lots of blood vessels. I can't tell if it's pre-stretch marks or just thin skin.</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sleep? The bed is progressively getting better. Thank goodness. Sleeping just fine, and whenever I can. Yoga has helped my back pain and I'm very thankful for that!</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Best moment this week? Thanksgiving family time. I also enjoyed spending lots of time with Tyler's sister and boyfriend. I'm thankful I have awesome in-laws and that they choose cool people to date.</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Miss anything? Walking without waddling. I try not to waddle but it only makes it worse! Pretty funny. </span></li>
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<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Anything making you queasy or sick? No.</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Showing? Absolutely. </span></li>
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<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Belly button in or out: 90% out... still holding on! </span></li>
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<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Looking forward to: My baby shower in Texas on Dec. 8. There are so many ladies that I would love to talk to when I visit for a weekend, but time at church is so limited. I'm excited to get to hang out with a lot of people I've grown up with.</span></li>
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Janahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10126630067782759712noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350515759557790940.post-20876874677815971202012-11-17T13:51:00.001-08:002012-11-17T13:51:48.254-08:00Week 26<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #413308;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">Hello third trimester! 26 weeks are over and I'm entering my 27th week of being pregnant. So far, the first trimester was horrible and the second was fabulous, so I'm going to guess that the third will be somewhere in the middle? At least I'm hoping! This week was a good one. We got a new bed last Saturday. It's a Tempur-Pedic mattress... and it's horrible. That's not sarcasm! Apparently there's a break in period of a month for new TP beds. A month! We laid on it for the first time expecting the heavens to open up and the bed would be glorious... no. It's kind of like lying on concrete. This past week it HAS gotten better but I really hope I'm singing this bed's praises soon or we'll have to get a new one. We were warned that it wouldn't feel the same as the store model, to Ashley furniture's defense. </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #413308;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">Last night we went to Fort Osage, MO (after I took a half day off of school which was incredible) and watched Levi & the Ozark Tigers play in the state semifinals. Ozark lost. Everyone from the stands went on the field after the loss and all the parents were hugging their sons, and here's what I did not expect- the tears! Oh my goodness. It was so sad. All of these 18 year old boys were sobbing into their mom and dad's shoulders, if I would have known it was such a sad scene I might not have gone on the field. I started crying too! There will probably be a day 18 years from now that I will cry at Mason's last football game. </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #413308;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">Speaking of Mason, I went to the doctor on Thursday and he still has a strong heartbeat. I also took my glucose and anemia tests. I was very anxious about these tests! I really didn't want to be diabetic because I saw what Ashley had to go through and it did NOT look fun. To see if I had gestational diabetes they made me drink this liquid that tasted like a cross between Hawaiian Punch and latex. I had to drink it in 5 minutes- by drink I mean chug. I felt like I was a 21 year old at a bar. The doctor said I needed my glucose to be lower than 140, and my blood count to be between 12-16. I was able to see my test results online, and my glucose came back at 107! YAY! What a relief!! But my blood count came back as 10.8, so I'm slightly anemic. I haven't been back to the doctor yet to see if I need to take iron supplements, but at least I don't have to go on a special diet and don't have to prick my finger.</span></span><br />
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<li style="color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">How far along? 26 weeks</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Total weight gain? 12 pounds! 142! </span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Stretch marks? No, but my stomach is itching like it's being stretched. Drinking lots of liquids, especially water!</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sleep? Gradually starting to sleep better due to the new bed. In the middle of the night I wake up on my back (which is a no-no) so I've started sleeping on my back with a pillow under me, propping me sideways, so I don't cut off blood to the baby. Today I slept a whole lot and it was fabulous. I keep having dreams that he is trying to get out of me and eventually does. We are hanging out in bed together but right before I wake up I have to put him back in me because he's not done yet. I don't dream about how I put him back in me I just know it happens. Very weird! But he has blonde hair and pale skin. Big surprise there :). </span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Best moment this week? Taking a half day off school Friday. All of us teachers just need a break! I realize it will cut into my maternity time but I don't really care. Needed it. </span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Miss anything? It's hard to shave my legs. I can still do it but it takes a lot of effort to reach the calves and shins! </span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Movement: All the time, it's pretty cool.</span></li>
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<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Anything making you queasy or sick? No.</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Showing? All in front. People are still coming up to me at church telling me they didn't realize I was pregnant. Then I tell them I'm 6 months and they can't believe it!</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Gender: Boy</span></li>
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<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Belly button in or out: 90% out... </span></li>
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Janahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10126630067782759712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350515759557790940.post-27199182231894962642012-11-07T17:55:00.000-08:002012-11-07T17:55:00.294-08:00Week 25We finally got the internet at home! I'll post pictures when I have some time. These past 4 weeks have been insane. I've not been feeling 100% since the beginning of school. This happened last year too, it seems like I catch everything the kids bring in but I can't stay home and rest or just stop talking so that my throat can heal. I wonder how well charades would go in Kindergarten...<br />
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I just love my husband. I feel so supported with all the changes going on with this bod! This week my back has started to hurt, since all my weight is up front, and he's always offering to rub my back or make dinner or bring me Wendy's frosties. He's nice. He painted the baby room Benjamin Moore Hale Navy - it is GORGEOUS! I love it. We might even paint our bedroom this color. Our bed arrives on Saturday and I can't wait to sleep on it. I think it will make a difference and help me get more comfortable since my belly is getting large and in charge. <br />
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I finished my registries at Target and Babies R Us. I can't even tell you what I registered for, I just clicked on lots of things. There are so many things for babies! Surely I don't need all that stuff!<br />
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<li style="color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">How far along? 25 weeks</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Total weight gain? I see the doctor on the 15th but I weighed myself at my school nurse's office and I weigh 141! That's 11 pounds, yay!</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Stretch marks? Not yet... but my skin has most definitely stretched.</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sleep? Can't get enough. Tired a lot.</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Best moment this week? Having Mason's room painted. It makes it seem more real and that he's coming sooner than I think!</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Miss anything? Being able to bend over comfortably (I used to have to a lot to tie shoes- my class is learning to tie shoes quickly or just deal with their shoes being untied.)</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Movement: Yes and now I can feel him on both sides of my belly at the same time. He's stretching out in there!</span></li>
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<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Anything making you queasy or sick? No.</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Showing? All in front.</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Gender: Boy</span></li>
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<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Belly button in or out: Not all the way out yet but close, the kids like to poke it so I'm having to get used to it being touched!</span></li>
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<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Happy or moody most of the time? Happy but tired still</span></li>
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<br />Janahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10126630067782759712noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350515759557790940.post-44562182095815888032012-11-02T09:26:00.002-07:002012-11-24T19:13:01.823-08:00Week... 24<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am so behind!!! I know where my camera is now, but have been too busy to think about taking pictures with it. I've taken pictures with my phone, but don't have the internet at home yet to upload them to the computer. ANYway, week 24 has been exhausting. Parent-teacher conferences were Monday and Tuesday, Halloween was Wednesday so my kids were nutso, and I've just been waiting to go to sleep since Monday night. Any amount of sleep I get just doesn't seem like enough! I also sleep with 4 pillows now... Tyler is not a fan of this :) but we bought a new bed on Friday so hopefully I can relinquish a few pillows. It's a Tempurpedic mattress so we're basically sleeping on a heavenly cloud of goodness. We got a new headboard/footboard too, so now when people come visit they actually have their own room to stay in! And a bed! And their own bathroom! So everyone come over because I'm excited to have visitors- but wait until we finish painting first :). <br />
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Tyler painted our laundry room, the color is Crystal Blue by Valspar. Got it from Lowe's... I took one of my favorite colored shirts into Lowe's and tried to match the color. It's pretty close! Kind of a blue-tealish color, very appropriate for a laundry room though. We also got a new washer/dryer and they are AWESOME! The dryer is mega tall, I don't have to bend over to get things out of it. I mean the combo is massive so we don't have a lot of room to walk to the garage but it works. Tyler is painting Mason's room BM Hale Navy. I'm pumped- the look I'm going for in his room is very crisp, and Hale Navy is very dark with a gray tint, which will look great with the white trim and different shades of yellow accented throughout. Meanwhile, our living room has 5 samples of gray on the walls. Finding the right shade of gray is tough! The first shade, BM's Platinum Gray, looks like a baby boy blue when the light hits it. No thanks. I really should put pictures up! I'll do that and then explain all the colors. <br />
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I started prenatal yoga this week. Wow. So... going from bikram to prenatal yoga is QUITE the change. It is very much a restorative yoga rather than cardio, strengthening or flexibility. It's awesome for prego's who are slightly uncomfortable throughout the day because of their bellies that throw off their equilibrium and such. We did several positions that are helpful during labor (ohh the ominous labor) and then several other poses that were just extremely comfortable. I felt energized after the class! And of course it was mentally a great thing to practice. I am really glad I'm going it but it's nothing like hot yoga. I will have to take up some other sort of exercise that makes me sweat a little! <br />
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This week was the first week where I had a hard time getting out of bed because my belly is large. It's also funny trying to balance because my weight is thrown off! The greatest discovery is that my rolling chair in class sinks down to fit below a kindergarten table, so instead of walking around during journal time I roll around. It's fun being eye level with them, also fun to be sitting instead of bending over the whole time. When I'm sitting down slightly reclined, that's Mason's favorite position to kick me. So during journal time he kicks and the kids all want to feel my ninja baby. Sometimes I say "he sleeps during the day but when I try to go to sleep he kicks me" and one kid said "I can't believe your baby is nocturnal!" ha, yes! We talked about bats last week, they are learning something! <br />
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<li style="color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">How far along? 24 weeks</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Total weight gain? 7 pounds!! I'll go to the doctor on the 15th and will have my official weight gain then.</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Stretch marks? Not yet but MAN I am feeling stretched out! </span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sleep? Can't get enough. </span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Best moment this week? Tyler has been eating lunch with me sometimes when he works the night shift. It's so nice to have him around because I haven't gotten to see him much this month. He's either been on vacation in Washington, or he's working when I'm at home and he's home when I'm working. One of those months! I think November will be back to normal though. He makes me laugh and I like him. So glad he's my husband! </span></li>
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<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Movement: Allllll the time, the kids call him ninja baby.</span></li>
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<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Showing? Very much so!</span></li>
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<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Labor signs: No</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Belly button in or out: Halfway out- it's sticking out of my shirts now.</span></li>
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<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Happy or moody most of the time? umm is exhausted an option? I feel happy when I'm not tired.</span></li>
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Janahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10126630067782759712noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350515759557790940.post-35101289480705761862012-10-17T13:45:00.002-07:002012-11-24T19:16:09.566-08:00Week 22...<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I'm behind on my weekly posts because the past 2 weeks have been a WHIRLWIND of busy-ness I have hardly had time to sit. Plus I haven't been around the internet much. I have really grown these 2 weeks- someone asked me if I was due in December! I'll try to take a picture but I'll have to find the camera... I think it's still in a box somewhere (keep reading, I don't just keep my cameras in random boxes around the house).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The major thing that has been occupying my time has been that we closed on and moved into our house in Ozark. A few days after we moved in, Tyler went hunting in Washington with his PA buddies so I've had to get the place in order. My mom came up last weekend and was a huge help!!! We got everything into the house and even unpacked the kitchen! I was so very thankful to have my mom there to help, and it was nice to just spend time with her since I rarely get to see her. The house is awesome. The back of the house faces the east and we have huge windows along the back, which means our morning sunrises are gorgeous. When the sun sets it casts a shadow on our back deck that is perfect lighting to sit outside at dusk and have dinner outside. I've never lived in a house with carpet since we've been in Springfield and it's great to have something warm under my feet in the morning! The master bath has a jacuzzi tub that I've already been in. When mom stayed the night, she had her own bathroom to get ready in. Our new fridge has water and ice in the door so there's always ice and freezing water available. I love the house already and I've just been there for a week! I've been trying to unpack everything so that when Tyler comes back he won't have to do much. Plus it's nice to have the house in order, it's been driving me crazy. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">ANOTHER big, huge event that took place is that our friends Brian and Ashley had their baby on Sunday! Her name is Kori Elise, and we will be seeing lots of her through our lives since they live down the road from us. She'll be Mason's new friend! It's crazy that she's finally here. Also crazy that in 4 months, it'll be ME in the hospital with a baby in my arms. Can't wait to see that sweet Mason face! </span><br />
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<em>I should have waited until after my doctor's appointment to post! I went yesterday. Here's background info- before I got pregnant, I weighed 138. At my annual checkup that I had scheduled before I knew I was pregnant (in March) I weighed 138. I saw the OB, but not for a 'pregnancy' exam. When I got sick and couldn't eat, I dropped to 130. I first went to the OBGYN for my pregnancy exam weighing 130 so that's the weight my doctor has gone by- so... I've gained 7 pounds so far!!! He said I did a really good job gaining 5 pounds this month. I am so excited! And relieved! I started crying in his office because people have made me so paranoid. "You really should gain weight..." "Are you sure you're not starving yourself?"... "I've heard you should gain at least 30 pounds, I hope your baby is ok"... the list goes on and on. I told my doctor I've had a hard time because people weren't saying very nice things and he said "People are dumb. They don't know what to say to a pregnant person, and you and your baby are healthy and growing just fine. Don't let them bother you." </em><br />
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<em>So now I have the confidence that I AM actually gaining weight and I have no more worries!! :)</em><br />
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<li style="color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">How far along? 22 weeks</span></li>
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<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Stretch marks? Not yet.... trying to keep hydrated.</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sleep? I keep accumulating pillows that make it more comfortable to sleep. I'm up to 4 :) and I've had a lot of energy lately so I feel like I need to rest but my body wants to move!</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Best moment this week? Hearing that I'm doing a good job and that baby is perfectly fine and healthy! I always love hearing his heartbeat. When the doctor put the sonogram up to my belly, Mason kicked it. He's moving all the time! </span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Miss anything? Being able to pick up and move heavy objects. I feel kind of worthless with all the boxes around the house that are really heavy!</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Movement: Yes! Tyler and I were sitting in our first pregnancy class and he felt him kick from the outside. He was going crazy in my belly during that whole class. He especially likes to move at night when I'm trying to fall asleep... awesome. AND I saw him move from the outside this week. Very cool/weird. He was kicking and punching all over the place.</span></li>
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<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Anything making you queasy or sick? No.</span></li>
<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Showing? Yes! But you can't tell from behind, it's all out front and looks like a basketball's under my shirt.</span></li>
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<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Belly button in or out: 75% in... when I rub my hand over my belly it hits my button. Weird!</span></li>
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<li style="border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Happy or moody most of the time? Happy! Just enjoying getting things done and having the energy to do them.</span></li>
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On an unrelated note, I watched the presidential debate last night for about an hour. That's all I could handle. Pretty much "You're a liar, no, YOU'RE a liar!" I hear that with my 5 and 6 year olds. Don't need it.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #413308; font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">I feel like this week was pretty significant, it was the first time that I've really felt uncomfortable with my belly. I think I stretched a little more (so of course I'm putting on the cocoa butter every day!) and I can feel him kicking more and more. </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #413308; font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">We've decided to name him Mason Kyle Barnes. There's no family ties to the name we just like it! It's a strong, solid name that's easy to transition from an adorable baby to an adult. I only knew 1 Mason growing up and he's a nice guy. Apparently Mason is a popular name for babies born within the past 5 years or so, but I teach Kindergarten and I only know 1 Mason out of 100 kids. He's a good kid too and wasn't in my class so I don't have any memories associated with that name. I can't say the same for Connor, Rylee, Madison, Matthew, etc. I have a long list of names that I could never name my child because I already have kids in my life with that name! It's so weird that... 1- there is a baby in me moving, 2- he has a name now, Mason, and 3- Mason is going to be our son FOREVER. I know those are simple things but they are mind blowing!</span></span><br />
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<li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;">Total weight gain? Not sure but I've been eating more and I feel like he's growing really well, so hopefully some!</li>
<li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;">Stretch marks? No but I've finally busted out the cocoa butter to help prevent those.</li>
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<li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;">Best moment this week? Tyler put the house on the market and we've already gotten several inquiries! No promises yet but at least people are interested in renting, I really thought we wouldn't have a lot of interest because of the time of the year. Feeling blessed!</li>
<li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;">Miss anything? I REALLY wanted a Slim 5 at Jimmy John's today but I resisted the urge. I was going to heat it up so I could officially eat the lunch meat but it's just better cold.</li>
<li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;">Movement: Off and on, I can't wait until Tyler can feel him from the outside.</li>
<li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;">Food cravings: Pickles make me feel good. It's strange. I love Rice Krispies too, still.</li>
<li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;">Anything making you queasy or sick? No.</li>
<li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;">Showing? Yes</li>
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<li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;">Labor signs: No</li>
<li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;">Belly button in or out: In</li>
<li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;">Wedding rings on or off? On.</li>
<li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;">Happy or moody most of the time? I was so moody this week. I had a breakdown one night about lots of things that had snowballed and I just needed to unload the stress and cry it out. They were silly things but it felt so good to get it off my chest and talk to Tyler about everything!</li>
<li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;">Looking forward to: Ozark vs. Nixa Friday night football to watch Levi play.</li>
<li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; color: #413308; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;">Baby's fruit size: Mango</li>
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