Movement is occurring everywhere lately. The degree is completed. The future new home is being decided. The numbers on the scale move up. And the Bean moves constantly! All the time. In every direction. Never ending. Seriously! Jumping Bean. So recent entertainment has been performed by taking random objects and placing them on my stomach then watching them jump up and down or get knocked off completely. With no job and no school, what else should I be doing!?
This week I plan to begin the continuation of my quilt. I figure there is no better time than now. I had a check up on Thursday. The next doctor's appointment will be in four weeks, where I will have an ultra sound to check baby's weight, lab work, and the RH shot. Which, I am a bit concerned about. Because they still cannot give a 100% answer on my blood type, I am wondering if the shot is really necessary. As far as I understand, if Dave is positive, and there is the possibility I am negative, then I need the shot. But, if I am positive and Dave is negative, the shot is not necessary. This is also true if I am negative and Dave is negative. Therefore, since I am pretty sure Dave is negative, then I am wondering why I am getting the shot? The question is, how come my doctor has not once asked about Dave's blood type? He does not seem to think it matters but all of my research has been based on the two parents, not just the mother. Getting the shot when unnecessary is not harmful so I guess we are just playing it safe.
The doctor measured my fundal height (the length between the pubic bone and the top of the uterus) and told me I am exactly where I need to be. Other than that, no new baby news.
I went to a few garage sales yesterday. Because I am unsure of the gender, I have decided to buy for both when I see a deal I cannot resist. Yesterday was eight pairs of little boy shoes in perfect condition! I looked up the costs online and the total was around 160 dollars, when I spent 8! So that was pretty exciting. Of course, if we have a girl I will just have a box of boy stuff ready for the next round :)
Today is house cleaning, ,movie watching, pizza eating day!
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Sound of Silence at a Stand-Off
The 12 day blog withdrawal is officially over. So today I applied for a blog job, and only after doing so did I fail to remember that I don't bother editing, spellchecking, and correcting my errors in my current blog! Wow, when they look at this I'm sure going to look uhnedukayted.
Anyway! My friend is doing well, all things considered. She lost her baby to heaven last week and I think my hormone fits are in direct connection to her situation. That, or this lack of school and job is getting the better of me. Anyone have any suggestions? So far I have the idea to scrapbook, quilt, clean the house to perfection, attempt to find small writing jobs which will pay me enough to buy lunch every day, and I might even take another class in order to keep my brain running!
Here's a good story! (Pregnancy related even!) So upon my doctor's desperate attempt to get me to gain weight, I agreed to see a dietitian. We sat there for an hour going over all the obvious food ideas that I already knew. Then, upon completion of seeing my 'food journal' she suggested the following: "You should increase your calories by your beverages. Since you already drink milk and juice, you should add soda pop to your diet." Umm, really!?!?!? Did you read that!? Yes, my dietitian suggested soda to a pregnant lady! You know, the sugary, caffeinated carbon bubblies that take away from calcium absorption in the bones! Pregnant women are to limit their caffeine intake, sugar is a door opener for gestational diabetes, and the carbonated bubblies eat calcium from my bones! I tell you what! Unless I GET diabetes, I may never step foot into a dietitian's office again!
So, yes, I have not gained the weight they are looking for me to gain. I am trying though still!! I have gained weight though! 13 pounds since the beginning. Baby Beaner is 2 oz. below his necessary weight so I am feeding him more milk and peanut butter. The joys of being a navy housewife with nothing better to do (or required) than to take hand to mouth and stuff face over and over.
Aside from the every day eating frenzy, I work on small tasks. For example, right now I am currently fighting tooth and nail with my school so that, just maybe, I will get my degree this weekend! Yes, that's right, graduation is upon me. However, a $150.30 late fee that they absolutely insist is my fault for tuition, it looms over me like the messenger of death. I am stubborn and upset and absolutely refuse to pay this ridiculous trivial penny ripping scheme. Long story short, the military account that paid for my tuition paid later than should be and I am stuck with the bill. Because I did not certify mail a letter sent back in April, they have no proof the letter was ever sent and therefore, I am a liar and must pay. Lesson: Never trust a company, business, corporation, administration, or the like. You MUST learn that people screw people and there is no longer this thing called forgiveness and mercy. Amen.
See what happens when I don't write for a long time? All the entrapment spews forth and you are left to read the gloriousness of it all.
I do have a positive note though! My sister and brother in law and two nephews came to visit last week. They spent two days at our house and we spent two days camping with them in La Push, Washington, aka Twilight Jacob's werewolf abode. The ocean at La Push is gorgeous. We drove to Cape Flattery, WA, the most northwest point of the United States. Absolutely breathtaking! If I decide not to be lazy later on, I may just post a picture or two of the spectacular views!
Next doctor's appointment: Thursday. Next ultrasound: approximately three weeks. Next snack time: Now. So see you later!
Anyway! My friend is doing well, all things considered. She lost her baby to heaven last week and I think my hormone fits are in direct connection to her situation. That, or this lack of school and job is getting the better of me. Anyone have any suggestions? So far I have the idea to scrapbook, quilt, clean the house to perfection, attempt to find small writing jobs which will pay me enough to buy lunch every day, and I might even take another class in order to keep my brain running!
Here's a good story! (Pregnancy related even!) So upon my doctor's desperate attempt to get me to gain weight, I agreed to see a dietitian. We sat there for an hour going over all the obvious food ideas that I already knew. Then, upon completion of seeing my 'food journal' she suggested the following: "You should increase your calories by your beverages. Since you already drink milk and juice, you should add soda pop to your diet." Umm, really!?!?!? Did you read that!? Yes, my dietitian suggested soda to a pregnant lady! You know, the sugary, caffeinated carbon bubblies that take away from calcium absorption in the bones! Pregnant women are to limit their caffeine intake, sugar is a door opener for gestational diabetes, and the carbonated bubblies eat calcium from my bones! I tell you what! Unless I GET diabetes, I may never step foot into a dietitian's office again!
So, yes, I have not gained the weight they are looking for me to gain. I am trying though still!! I have gained weight though! 13 pounds since the beginning. Baby Beaner is 2 oz. below his necessary weight so I am feeding him more milk and peanut butter. The joys of being a navy housewife with nothing better to do (or required) than to take hand to mouth and stuff face over and over.
Aside from the every day eating frenzy, I work on small tasks. For example, right now I am currently fighting tooth and nail with my school so that, just maybe, I will get my degree this weekend! Yes, that's right, graduation is upon me. However, a $150.30 late fee that they absolutely insist is my fault for tuition, it looms over me like the messenger of death. I am stubborn and upset and absolutely refuse to pay this ridiculous trivial penny ripping scheme. Long story short, the military account that paid for my tuition paid later than should be and I am stuck with the bill. Because I did not certify mail a letter sent back in April, they have no proof the letter was ever sent and therefore, I am a liar and must pay. Lesson: Never trust a company, business, corporation, administration, or the like. You MUST learn that people screw people and there is no longer this thing called forgiveness and mercy. Amen.
See what happens when I don't write for a long time? All the entrapment spews forth and you are left to read the gloriousness of it all.
I do have a positive note though! My sister and brother in law and two nephews came to visit last week. They spent two days at our house and we spent two days camping with them in La Push, Washington, aka Twilight Jacob's werewolf abode. The ocean at La Push is gorgeous. We drove to Cape Flattery, WA, the most northwest point of the United States. Absolutely breathtaking! If I decide not to be lazy later on, I may just post a picture or two of the spectacular views!
Next doctor's appointment: Thursday. Next ultrasound: approximately three weeks. Next snack time: Now. So see you later!
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Today's Plans
As you can see, the ultrasound went very well. Apparently I had a few people fooled with the ultrasound pics, as it says 'twin a' and 'twin b' on the bottom. No, there are not twins. One singleton Beaner only. But a healthy Beaner at that!
So today I am going to try on every dress in my closest to see if I have one fitting and that fits! for an outdoor wedding we are going to today. A fellow officer on the boat is getting married. I am not really sure what I have that fits. I plan on getting all dolled up, as of lately, my husband thinks it is quite hillarious to point out all my flaws which come with pregnancy. So, in order to 'knock him off his feet' I plan on playing dress up today and spending the maximum amount of time getting ready. If all goes well and I feel like I did the trick, I will post for you a picture of my efforts! If all does not go well, well then I am not going to let you see!
Apparently I have missed some very important people in the inclusion of this website. In other words, this site is open to the public and if you know of someone who cares to know the ins and outs of my pregnancy, please pass this site along. In the beginning I was more hush hush, but now the market is open! Other than a few immediate relatives, I'm not really sure if you're reading unless you leave me a comment every once in a while! Maybe, if I get really creative and motivated, I will attempt to post a short video of the ultrasound.
We are due December 22nd. My nephew gets married shortly after and there is most likely no way I will be able to travel across the country to make it. December is a big month! Dave will leave and upon his return, we will move out. Still, we do not know where we are going to be sent. Maybe in another month or two. This actually makes things more exciting because everything will be happening at once!
No doctor has mentioned bed rest to me for several weeks, so maybe I'm in the clear!? Still not sure, but it seems like up to this point, things are going way better than anyone projected them to be. So I will hold up my end of the deal and continue to eat all the time, regardless of my hunger level. Apparently that's the only thing I am pointed out on, so yes, the grocery bill will continue to rise and I will continue to eat. I think I am eating double what I am used to eating and the weight is still coming very slowly. It is almost as if I have quadrupled my metabolism over night! Tomorrow I make pot roast. :) If my Grandma and Mom were here, I would have them help me make cabbage burgers, which is the most amazing thing ever and something I seem to want all the time and don't know how to make. I have been trying to talk my brother into coming over to make me eggrolls. He is either really busy or has since begun to ignore my texts! :) I will keep working on him though.
Please continue to keep my dear friend in your prayers, as her, her baby, and her family is always on my heart.
So today I am going to try on every dress in my closest to see if I have one fitting and that fits! for an outdoor wedding we are going to today. A fellow officer on the boat is getting married. I am not really sure what I have that fits. I plan on getting all dolled up, as of lately, my husband thinks it is quite hillarious to point out all my flaws which come with pregnancy. So, in order to 'knock him off his feet' I plan on playing dress up today and spending the maximum amount of time getting ready. If all goes well and I feel like I did the trick, I will post for you a picture of my efforts! If all does not go well, well then I am not going to let you see!
Apparently I have missed some very important people in the inclusion of this website. In other words, this site is open to the public and if you know of someone who cares to know the ins and outs of my pregnancy, please pass this site along. In the beginning I was more hush hush, but now the market is open! Other than a few immediate relatives, I'm not really sure if you're reading unless you leave me a comment every once in a while! Maybe, if I get really creative and motivated, I will attempt to post a short video of the ultrasound.
We are due December 22nd. My nephew gets married shortly after and there is most likely no way I will be able to travel across the country to make it. December is a big month! Dave will leave and upon his return, we will move out. Still, we do not know where we are going to be sent. Maybe in another month or two. This actually makes things more exciting because everything will be happening at once!
No doctor has mentioned bed rest to me for several weeks, so maybe I'm in the clear!? Still not sure, but it seems like up to this point, things are going way better than anyone projected them to be. So I will hold up my end of the deal and continue to eat all the time, regardless of my hunger level. Apparently that's the only thing I am pointed out on, so yes, the grocery bill will continue to rise and I will continue to eat. I think I am eating double what I am used to eating and the weight is still coming very slowly. It is almost as if I have quadrupled my metabolism over night! Tomorrow I make pot roast. :) If my Grandma and Mom were here, I would have them help me make cabbage burgers, which is the most amazing thing ever and something I seem to want all the time and don't know how to make. I have been trying to talk my brother into coming over to make me eggrolls. He is either really busy or has since begun to ignore my texts! :) I will keep working on him though.
Please continue to keep my dear friend in your prayers, as her, her baby, and her family is always on my heart.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Back from trip!
Our visit to Orlando was fantastic. I had a few pregnancy issues while there. First off, in the airplane as soon as we touched down in Orlando after an overnight flight, I dashed to the plane's bathroom and motion/hungry/pregnancy/thirsty? sickness set in. As soon as I was finished puking, my nose started to bleed! Helloooooooooo ORLANDOOOO!!!
So anyway, then we got to our resort and instead of taking naps, decided to venture out in the blazing sun and play 18 hole Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf! Although I had four holes in one, Dave still beat me! The rest of the week continued with Walt Disney World, one day at each park. We then spent an entire day at Clearwater Beach and went on a dolphin touring boat which was amazing! Then we drove to Cape Canaveral Florida and spent the day at Kennedy Space Center. Our final day we spent at Downtown Disney. We ate lunch at the T-Rex restaurant (similar to Rainforest Cafe). Prior to eating though, I drank my entire glass of iced tea. Having nothing else in my stomach and already an hour over my hunger point, this did not last long! Back to the bathroom and super sick again! Once I sat down though and my food came (lasagna and bread) I was able to not only eat, but polish off the entire meal! This, I must say, is extremely impressive for my small and repulsive appetite! I think, ladies and gentemen, that I may just be getting my appetite back!
When we got home I stepped on the scale to see if the number would please my ever concerned doc! I believe he will be happy the next time he sees me, as that week alone I gained two pounds! And THAT is on top of ALL THAT WALKING!!!
Tomorrow morning is the ultra sound. This will be daddy Dave's first Beaner debut. We are very excited. And yes, I will, in fact, assuming I figure out how.... post the ultrasound picture for all my inquiring Beaner fans (yes, all, seven of you?!)
This week's posts will be brief, as Friday is my final day of school for my Bachelor's Degree! August grad!! YAY!
So anyway, then we got to our resort and instead of taking naps, decided to venture out in the blazing sun and play 18 hole Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf! Although I had four holes in one, Dave still beat me! The rest of the week continued with Walt Disney World, one day at each park. We then spent an entire day at Clearwater Beach and went on a dolphin touring boat which was amazing! Then we drove to Cape Canaveral Florida and spent the day at Kennedy Space Center. Our final day we spent at Downtown Disney. We ate lunch at the T-Rex restaurant (similar to Rainforest Cafe). Prior to eating though, I drank my entire glass of iced tea. Having nothing else in my stomach and already an hour over my hunger point, this did not last long! Back to the bathroom and super sick again! Once I sat down though and my food came (lasagna and bread) I was able to not only eat, but polish off the entire meal! This, I must say, is extremely impressive for my small and repulsive appetite! I think, ladies and gentemen, that I may just be getting my appetite back!
When we got home I stepped on the scale to see if the number would please my ever concerned doc! I believe he will be happy the next time he sees me, as that week alone I gained two pounds! And THAT is on top of ALL THAT WALKING!!!
Tomorrow morning is the ultra sound. This will be daddy Dave's first Beaner debut. We are very excited. And yes, I will, in fact, assuming I figure out how.... post the ultrasound picture for all my inquiring Beaner fans (yes, all, seven of you?!)
This week's posts will be brief, as Friday is my final day of school for my Bachelor's Degree! August grad!! YAY!
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