Here's a picture that was taken a couple weeks ago.
Monday, October 25, 2004
Okay...well I had typed up a whole post a couple of days ago but the darn internet crashed before I could post it. So, here I am trying again.
Nothing big and exciting going on. Although we sold the Explorer so now I am carless. Kinda stinks, but if it means I get to stay at home with Kayleigh, I can handle it. Although I have found that not having a car makes you really want to go somewhere...nowhere in particular, just somewhere out of the house. I'm going to have to start walking so I don't become stir crazy. I really do feel blessed to be able to stay at home though. I am so grateful that Justin thinks it is important too. There are days when I do miss working...just having something concrete to do would be nice. I think I am going to start putting my FlyLady control journal together. I think a little organization to my weeks will really pay off. I'll probably welcome the addition of a child or two once February comes and I start child care. I met with a prospective client last week and it looks promising. Her baby boy isn't due until January, so I would start watching him until March. I'm kinda glad the babies aren't coming until after January. Kayleigh will be almost 8 months old by the time the first one comes. I can't believe she's already almost 4 months old. I see pictures of newborns and think, "Wow, Kayleigh used to be that small", and then I want to cry because she's so big. I'm weird!
Well I've got housework to do! Bye!
Nothing big and exciting going on. Although we sold the Explorer so now I am carless. Kinda stinks, but if it means I get to stay at home with Kayleigh, I can handle it. Although I have found that not having a car makes you really want to go somewhere...nowhere in particular, just somewhere out of the house. I'm going to have to start walking so I don't become stir crazy. I really do feel blessed to be able to stay at home though. I am so grateful that Justin thinks it is important too. There are days when I do miss working...just having something concrete to do would be nice. I think I am going to start putting my FlyLady control journal together. I think a little organization to my weeks will really pay off. I'll probably welcome the addition of a child or two once February comes and I start child care. I met with a prospective client last week and it looks promising. Her baby boy isn't due until January, so I would start watching him until March. I'm kinda glad the babies aren't coming until after January. Kayleigh will be almost 8 months old by the time the first one comes. I can't believe she's already almost 4 months old. I see pictures of newborns and think, "Wow, Kayleigh used to be that small", and then I want to cry because she's so big. I'm weird!
Well I've got housework to do! Bye!
Thursday, October 07, 2004
Hello all! Sorry about the lack of posting lately. Our internet service is acting up and getting online is a little frustrating. I'm at my parent's house right now.....cable internet is so awesome! Too bad it's so expensive. Anyways!
Kayleigh is getting so long. She's actually filling up her 3-6 month footed sleepers. She's also wanting to sit up! I put her in the Exersaucer yesterday with a blanket propping her up and she loved it. She is starting to grab at toys and is totally fascinated by her hand. I love watching her look at her hand as she moves each finger and then tries to get her thumb in her mouth.
I had my first paying child care job on Tuesday! I'm watching Kendra's twin girls, Sara and Samantha, for a half day one day a week. I had so much fun playing with them. Although I did find out that almost 2 year olds are not quite ready for play dough...it went straight in the mouth...good thing it's non-toxic! I'm so used to working with 3 and 4 year olds I forgot little kids have almost no attention span. I think the longest time they spent doing any one thing was the 10 minutes it took them to eat snack. It was a good experience though. I'm going to see if I can't get a couple more toys like big legos or something. They loved the baby dolls I have....I even found some bottles Kayleigh doesn't use so they could feed their babies while I was feeding Kayleigh. Having other children around with Kayleigh wasn't so bad and Sheena actually did really well. I think this child care thing is going to be a wonderful experience!
Have a good day everyone!
Kayleigh is getting so long. She's actually filling up her 3-6 month footed sleepers. She's also wanting to sit up! I put her in the Exersaucer yesterday with a blanket propping her up and she loved it. She is starting to grab at toys and is totally fascinated by her hand. I love watching her look at her hand as she moves each finger and then tries to get her thumb in her mouth.
I had my first paying child care job on Tuesday! I'm watching Kendra's twin girls, Sara and Samantha, for a half day one day a week. I had so much fun playing with them. Although I did find out that almost 2 year olds are not quite ready for play dough...it went straight in the mouth...good thing it's non-toxic! I'm so used to working with 3 and 4 year olds I forgot little kids have almost no attention span. I think the longest time they spent doing any one thing was the 10 minutes it took them to eat snack. It was a good experience though. I'm going to see if I can't get a couple more toys like big legos or something. They loved the baby dolls I have....I even found some bottles Kayleigh doesn't use so they could feed their babies while I was feeding Kayleigh. Having other children around with Kayleigh wasn't so bad and Sheena actually did really well. I think this child care thing is going to be a wonderful experience!
Have a good day everyone!
Monday, September 27, 2004
I don't really have anything to blog about. Life has been pretty normal lately...which I guess is a good thing. Yesterday was a great day! Justin and I got to hang out with two of our couple friends...William and Sammi and Michael and Katie. Michael and Katie just spent a year in the Czech Republic...we had planned to go visit them, but I get pregnant so that went out the window. They are moving to Portland in a couple weeks....Justin and I are definitely planning to visit them there. Skiing is 45 minutes away from where they will live! Justin wants to go next winter and leave Kayleigh here with her grandparents. I almost cry at the thought of leaving her for a week and that's more than a year away. I really don't like leaving her ...I never thought I'd be one of "those". For example....Saturday night our church had a worship event and the music was too loud for Kayleigh, so Justin called his parents to see if they would watch her. (Thank you Ami and Abba for watching me on such short notice). I really didn't want to drop her off....Justin thought is was because I wanted to show her off to everyone, but really I just didn't want to be without my Kayleigh.
Monday, September 20, 2004
I think we might have a little chatterbox on our hands! Kayleigh has figured out how to "talk" and she hasn't stopped since. We used our camera to take a short video of her talking, so I'll post it once I figure out how to. She makes the cutest faces when she's talking...so serious, like she's really trying to tell me something. I wonder what she is thinking during our little conversations. I do plan on teaching her some baby sign language so she can communicate more effectively what she needs.
Sunday went great! She went into the nursery without a hitch...of course she's not really caring much whose holding her right now. It was so nice to sit in church and be able to really listen to what Tim is saying. I have missed so much from the the sermons these past couple of months.
Time for some more shut-eye!
Sunday went great! She went into the nursery without a hitch...of course she's not really caring much whose holding her right now. It was so nice to sit in church and be able to really listen to what Tim is saying. I have missed so much from the the sermons these past couple of months.
Time for some more shut-eye!
Saturday, September 18, 2004
The one thing I really miss about life before having Kayleigh is sleeping in on Saturday mornings. It's 6:30 am...I shouldn't be awake this early on a Saturday! There's a few other things I miss....spontaneous dates with Justin....being able to leave the house without worrying if there are enough diapers in the diaper bag....being able to go on weekend trips with just two bags. Yes, life before Kayleigh was much simpler! I wouldn't trade a moment though!
Justin and I have hit a milestone...we are ready to put Kayleigh in the nursery this Sunday!!! It will be nice to go to service and not have her there as a distraction. It's really hard to listen and pay attention when I'm trying to entertain or feed her. She went to the nursery during JOY this week and did great. She slept pretty much to whole time! And the big achievement....I didn't sit there thinking about her the whole time...I actually relaxed and enjoyed my time without her.
Well, I'm going to crawl back in bed, since Kayleigh is asleep again. Love to everyone!
Justin and I have hit a milestone...we are ready to put Kayleigh in the nursery this Sunday!!! It will be nice to go to service and not have her there as a distraction. It's really hard to listen and pay attention when I'm trying to entertain or feed her. She went to the nursery during JOY this week and did great. She slept pretty much to whole time! And the big achievement....I didn't sit there thinking about her the whole time...I actually relaxed and enjoyed my time without her.
Well, I'm going to crawl back in bed, since Kayleigh is asleep again. Love to everyone!
Wednesday, September 15, 2004
Tuesday, September 14, 2004
Kayleigh is growing! I just did the first sweep of her clothes! She's wearing 3-6 month clothes now, so most of the 0-3 month stuff was too small. Actually the 0-3 month fit just fine around...it's the length that's too small....Especially with her big bootie cloth diapers on. She is starting to chub up a little too. Her legs are so cute and full of rolls, and she's getting those adorable chubby cheeks finally!
Okay, so I'm taking suggestions.... For a while Kayleigh was sleeping from 11 pm to around 6 am. Now she has decided that 4:30 am is going to be her wake up time, but she's not going to bed any earlier...which means I'm not either! I'm wondering why she's doing this all of a sudden. I'm thinking maybe she's going through some sort of growth spurt and needs an extra feeding a day. Any thoughts? Any suggestions on getting her back on the 11-6 routine (which was much better for mommy's sleep needs!)?
I'm trying to get myself used to not going anywhere during the week, so I haven't been out except to the grocery store for about 30 minutes. It's not so bad... although I find myself wanting Kayleigh to wake up so I'll have something entertaining to do! I have been able to spend alot more time reading and studying God's word. I'm really loving the JOY study we are doing. We are going through Proverbs using this really awesome study guide. I find it difficult to just read the Bible without some sort of guidance, so this is wonderful. I can't wait to get together with my small group and discuss it. I think when I start doing childcare, I'm going to see what the interest in a Saturday morning small group would be. I know there has to be more women like me who can't make it during the week. I'm also studying the book of Ruth with the Freshman Girls group I co-lead. I love this story of loyalty and God's divine provision.
In the minichurch Justin and I attend on Monday nights we are studying 1 Corinthians. I have to say I have never read through it until now. Last night we talked about how a person can do all the right things and look like a spiritually mature person and still not please God. It got me thinking about stuff. Like do I pursue spiritual maturity or am I pursuing God? Am I seeking to know God or to know stuff about God? I think so many times I get caught up in what spiritual maturity should look like that I forget it is just a result of knowing and following Christ. Spiritual maturity is a product of a life loyal to Christ. It should not be the object of my pursuit, but the natural progression of Christ working within me. I cannot mature myself....only Christ can cause the growth in me. Kinda makes boasting about how spiritually mature you are pretty dumb...seeing as you had nothing to do with it. Kinda like being in the right place and the right time. Well there's my deep thoughts for the rest of the month!
Okay, so I'm taking suggestions.... For a while Kayleigh was sleeping from 11 pm to around 6 am. Now she has decided that 4:30 am is going to be her wake up time, but she's not going to bed any earlier...which means I'm not either! I'm wondering why she's doing this all of a sudden. I'm thinking maybe she's going through some sort of growth spurt and needs an extra feeding a day. Any thoughts? Any suggestions on getting her back on the 11-6 routine (which was much better for mommy's sleep needs!)?
I'm trying to get myself used to not going anywhere during the week, so I haven't been out except to the grocery store for about 30 minutes. It's not so bad... although I find myself wanting Kayleigh to wake up so I'll have something entertaining to do! I have been able to spend alot more time reading and studying God's word. I'm really loving the JOY study we are doing. We are going through Proverbs using this really awesome study guide. I find it difficult to just read the Bible without some sort of guidance, so this is wonderful. I can't wait to get together with my small group and discuss it. I think when I start doing childcare, I'm going to see what the interest in a Saturday morning small group would be. I know there has to be more women like me who can't make it during the week. I'm also studying the book of Ruth with the Freshman Girls group I co-lead. I love this story of loyalty and God's divine provision.
In the minichurch Justin and I attend on Monday nights we are studying 1 Corinthians. I have to say I have never read through it until now. Last night we talked about how a person can do all the right things and look like a spiritually mature person and still not please God. It got me thinking about stuff. Like do I pursue spiritual maturity or am I pursuing God? Am I seeking to know God or to know stuff about God? I think so many times I get caught up in what spiritual maturity should look like that I forget it is just a result of knowing and following Christ. Spiritual maturity is a product of a life loyal to Christ. It should not be the object of my pursuit, but the natural progression of Christ working within me. I cannot mature myself....only Christ can cause the growth in me. Kinda makes boasting about how spiritually mature you are pretty dumb...seeing as you had nothing to do with it. Kinda like being in the right place and the right time. Well there's my deep thoughts for the rest of the month!
Friday, September 10, 2004
It's 5:30 am...Kayleigh's back in bed asleep after decided to make 4 am her wake up time for the day. I'm guessing she's not quite ready to give up her 10 pm feeding...oh well. I think I am becoming a morning person. Amazing what a child can change about you! I actually enjoy the early morning time after I put Kayleigh back to sleep. I never thought I could function before 8 am, but here I am putting words into sentences. Enough on that!
My second week as a stay-at-home mom has been great. I joined a couple women's groups at our church, MOPS (mother of preschoolers) and JOY. I had so much fun meeting new faces, which surprised me because I usually clam around new people. I don't know how long I'll be able to go to these, since I'm planning on doing childcare. I'm going to enjoy them while I can though.
Do you ever just want to be selfish? Do you daydream about all the stuff you could do if you didn't have to worry about anyone else? Please say you do, so I don't feel bad! I'm really dragging my feet on this childcare business because I want to just be a mom. I don't want to give up MOPS and JOY. I want to just be with Kayleigh and not have to worry about three other kids. I don't know why I all of a sudden have this desire to be your typical Flowerplex soccer mom, but I do. And I know all these desires are not bad in themselves, but they are not what is best for our family. I need to make some money and the best way for be to do that is care for other children in our home. I always thought I was a homebody, but now the prospect of not being able to go anywhere is driving me nuts.
Well....I need some more sleep! Love to everyone!
My second week as a stay-at-home mom has been great. I joined a couple women's groups at our church, MOPS (mother of preschoolers) and JOY. I had so much fun meeting new faces, which surprised me because I usually clam around new people. I don't know how long I'll be able to go to these, since I'm planning on doing childcare. I'm going to enjoy them while I can though.
Do you ever just want to be selfish? Do you daydream about all the stuff you could do if you didn't have to worry about anyone else? Please say you do, so I don't feel bad! I'm really dragging my feet on this childcare business because I want to just be a mom. I don't want to give up MOPS and JOY. I want to just be with Kayleigh and not have to worry about three other kids. I don't know why I all of a sudden have this desire to be your typical Flowerplex soccer mom, but I do. And I know all these desires are not bad in themselves, but they are not what is best for our family. I need to make some money and the best way for be to do that is care for other children in our home. I always thought I was a homebody, but now the prospect of not being able to go anywhere is driving me nuts.
Well....I need some more sleep! Love to everyone!
Tuesday, September 07, 2004
Road Trip!!
Well, the first official road trip with baby went great! We drove down to Austin for Labor Day to visit William and Sammi and see some of my family. Kayleigh slept all but the last 30 minutes on the way down! Sammi and I went over to San Marcos on Saturday for some bargain shopping....it was so crowded...took us 20 minutes just to find a parking spot. The Carter's store there had some really good deals. I can't believe how much people spend on baby clothes...there was a shirt at Osh Gosh B'Gosh that was $20.00...I have a hard time spending that much on a shirt for me! Anyways! Our time with William and Sammi was so enjoyable...we hated to leave. Sunday we drove over to my Uncle Dan's place on Lake Travis. The whole family was there...well almost. Kayleigh met her great-grandparents, Punkie and Papa, her great aunts and uncles and some of her second cousins. They all think she's adorable, of course! Kayleigh really was great the whole time. She's so flexible and laid back...must get that from her momma!
Well, I'm going to go back to bed for some more shut eye! Love to everyone!
Well, the first official road trip with baby went great! We drove down to Austin for Labor Day to visit William and Sammi and see some of my family. Kayleigh slept all but the last 30 minutes on the way down! Sammi and I went over to San Marcos on Saturday for some bargain shopping....it was so crowded...took us 20 minutes just to find a parking spot. The Carter's store there had some really good deals. I can't believe how much people spend on baby clothes...there was a shirt at Osh Gosh B'Gosh that was $20.00...I have a hard time spending that much on a shirt for me! Anyways! Our time with William and Sammi was so enjoyable...we hated to leave. Sunday we drove over to my Uncle Dan's place on Lake Travis. The whole family was there...well almost. Kayleigh met her great-grandparents, Punkie and Papa, her great aunts and uncles and some of her second cousins. They all think she's adorable, of course! Kayleigh really was great the whole time. She's so flexible and laid back...must get that from her momma!
Well, I'm going to go back to bed for some more shut eye! Love to everyone!
Thursday, September 02, 2004
Monday, August 30, 2004
Kayleigh has her first cold :( ! She's got a stuffy nose and has a little cough. Poor baby! She sounds so pitiful when she coughs....makes her whole body move. Hopefully, it will clear up by Friday, because we are supposed to go out of town. I think she might have passed it on to her daddy and I...oh, the joy of having children.
Anyways!
Well, I am officially unemployed at the moment! It's nice to be at home again, but now we got to figure out how to pay the bills. I really need to find a full-time child to start in October. I have one baby coming in February, but that's the only "for sure" client so far. It's hard not to start worrying about the whole situation. Why is trusting God with financial matters is so difficult? We trust Him to save our souls and to give us new life in heaven, but when it comes to dollars and cents we want to control everything. Amazing!
Love
Anyways!
Well, I am officially unemployed at the moment! It's nice to be at home again, but now we got to figure out how to pay the bills. I really need to find a full-time child to start in October. I have one baby coming in February, but that's the only "for sure" client so far. It's hard not to start worrying about the whole situation. Why is trusting God with financial matters is so difficult? We trust Him to save our souls and to give us new life in heaven, but when it comes to dollars and cents we want to control everything. Amazing!
Love
Tuesday, August 24, 2004
EXTRA! EXTRA! Read all about it!
Kayleigh slept through the night last night!!!! She woke up a couple of times and made some noise, but then went right back to sleep! Yea! Hopefully this will become the norm! She has also finally figured out how to get her thumb in her mouth, which means I don't have to get up to put her pacifier back in! I'm so excited!!!
Kayleigh was in a really good mood this morning. She was all smiles and cooing up a storm. I think she really likes her morning time with Daddy. Justin gives her a bottle and gets her ready for Granny's while I'm getting ready for work. She just loves spending time with her Daddy! I can't believe how much she has changed since she was born. She looks so much like Justin....even has some of his facial expressions. She kinda looks like a little old man right now because she's rubbed off all her hair on top. She likes to inch up the crib and rub her head on the bumpers. Hopefully she'll have some hair on top before it's time for her three months pictures. Her hair still has some red in it....I'm thinking it's going to be a light reddish brown color.
I have also found the best cure for a grumpy mood....Kayleigh's smile! There's just something about your child responding to you with a huge toothless grin....makes all the worries just melt away. I love to just sit with her and watch her little expressions. She has the biggest, most beautiful smile in the whole world (I'm a little biased...can you tell). Nothing lights up my day more...well maybe a big hug and a smooch from her Daddy tops it, but not by much!
Well I best get back to work! Only 4 more days left!
Kayleigh slept through the night last night!!!! She woke up a couple of times and made some noise, but then went right back to sleep! Yea! Hopefully this will become the norm! She has also finally figured out how to get her thumb in her mouth, which means I don't have to get up to put her pacifier back in! I'm so excited!!!
Kayleigh was in a really good mood this morning. She was all smiles and cooing up a storm. I think she really likes her morning time with Daddy. Justin gives her a bottle and gets her ready for Granny's while I'm getting ready for work. She just loves spending time with her Daddy! I can't believe how much she has changed since she was born. She looks so much like Justin....even has some of his facial expressions. She kinda looks like a little old man right now because she's rubbed off all her hair on top. She likes to inch up the crib and rub her head on the bumpers. Hopefully she'll have some hair on top before it's time for her three months pictures. Her hair still has some red in it....I'm thinking it's going to be a light reddish brown color.
I have also found the best cure for a grumpy mood....Kayleigh's smile! There's just something about your child responding to you with a huge toothless grin....makes all the worries just melt away. I love to just sit with her and watch her little expressions. She has the biggest, most beautiful smile in the whole world (I'm a little biased...can you tell). Nothing lights up my day more...well maybe a big hug and a smooch from her Daddy tops it, but not by much!
Well I best get back to work! Only 4 more days left!
Wednesday, August 18, 2004
Okay, I think the sleeping thing may be solved...at least for now. I think Kayleigh is just starting to be more alert and that's why she's awake more. I was so used to her sleeping 2-2 1/2 hours after every feeding, that I kinda freaked when she wouldn't sleep at all between some. Now I just up the frequency of her evening feedings and she'll sleep a good 5-6 hours at night! Yea! I just wasn't looking for our routine to change, but I guess she did it for me. The past three days she has eaten and napped at almost the exact same time everyday! She still likes to be held till she falls asleep, but I can deal with that...I love holding her anyways!
I'm back at work for the next two weeks. It's not quite as hard as I was thinking it would be. I get feed her on my lunch break and the past two days someone has brought her up to work for her afternoon feeding. I am glad this isn't a permanent situation though....makes for a pretty hectic day. The good thing is her daddy is home for these two weeks and grandmas are available to babysit. Only seven more days after today!
I'm back at work for the next two weeks. It's not quite as hard as I was thinking it would be. I get feed her on my lunch break and the past two days someone has brought her up to work for her afternoon feeding. I am glad this isn't a permanent situation though....makes for a pretty hectic day. The good thing is her daddy is home for these two weeks and grandmas are available to babysit. Only seven more days after today!
Friday, August 13, 2004
Kayleigh had her second doctor appointment today. She's a growing girl! She's up to 9 lbs 1 oz and 21.5 inches. That's still smaller than my little brother was when he was born. I can't imagine having a baby that big! She has officially graduated from newborn diapers and is finally filling out her clothes. She looks so much bigger than when she was born.
Kayleigh is a pretty good baby. My only complaint is the child can't figure out how to get to sleep on her own. I know I'm supposed to let her cry it out....but she doesn't stop crying! One night she cried for almost three hours....after that I just couldn't take it anymore. She'll fall asleep if you are holding her, but if you put her down too soon she's wide awake and screaming in five minutes. Lately she's been waking herself up after about an hour and refusing to go back to sleep...she's not hungry or dirty....just tired and crabby. If I pick her up and rock her she goes right back to sleep! Like today...I think she's maybe napped for a total of three hours and it's almost 5 pm. I'm getting a little frustrated with this...since this means I get no sleep also. So if anyone has any suggestions on getting a baby to sleep, I'll take it! Other than that, I have no complaints!
Well, she's has yet again woken herself up and is screaming, so I'll write later! Love to everyone.
Kayleigh is a pretty good baby. My only complaint is the child can't figure out how to get to sleep on her own. I know I'm supposed to let her cry it out....but she doesn't stop crying! One night she cried for almost three hours....after that I just couldn't take it anymore. She'll fall asleep if you are holding her, but if you put her down too soon she's wide awake and screaming in five minutes. Lately she's been waking herself up after about an hour and refusing to go back to sleep...she's not hungry or dirty....just tired and crabby. If I pick her up and rock her she goes right back to sleep! Like today...I think she's maybe napped for a total of three hours and it's almost 5 pm. I'm getting a little frustrated with this...since this means I get no sleep also. So if anyone has any suggestions on getting a baby to sleep, I'll take it! Other than that, I have no complaints!
Well, she's has yet again woken herself up and is screaming, so I'll write later! Love to everyone.
Friday, August 06, 2004
Tuesday, August 03, 2004
I finally got a chance to post some pictures on here. I'll get some picture of Kayleigh with her Ami and Abba as soon as I get some loaded. I use the computer at my parents since they have DSL...it's so much faster than our dial-up!
Wow! I can't believe Kayleigh is 4 weeks old! She really has changed since her birth. Her next doctor's appointment is a week from Friday, so we'll see how much she has grown. She's starting to get schedule down as far as eating and sleeping are concerned. She sleeps up to 5 hours at night!
Well it's almost time for her to eat again! Talk to ya later!
Wow! I can't believe Kayleigh is 4 weeks old! She really has changed since her birth. Her next doctor's appointment is a week from Friday, so we'll see how much she has grown. She's starting to get schedule down as far as eating and sleeping are concerned. She sleeps up to 5 hours at night!
Well it's almost time for her to eat again! Talk to ya later!
Saturday, July 17, 2004
Hey Everyone!
I know it's been 3 weeks since the last post...I have a good excuse though!
Our beautiful daughter, Kayleigh Lynn, was born Monday, July 5th at 10:30 pm. She weighed 7 lbs 3 oz and was 19 1/2 inches long. I'll get some pictures posted soon. Kayleigh is a really good baby so far. She sleeps at least 3 hours at a time at night, so I'm getting enough sleep. I keep waiting for the hard part to start!
I absolutly love being a mommy!
Well I've got to go feed the little one now!
Love to everyone!
I know it's been 3 weeks since the last post...I have a good excuse though!
Our beautiful daughter, Kayleigh Lynn, was born Monday, July 5th at 10:30 pm. She weighed 7 lbs 3 oz and was 19 1/2 inches long. I'll get some pictures posted soon. Kayleigh is a really good baby so far. She sleeps at least 3 hours at a time at night, so I'm getting enough sleep. I keep waiting for the hard part to start!
I absolutly love being a mommy!
Well I've got to go feed the little one now!
Love to everyone!
Friday, July 02, 2004
Hello Everyone!
I know it's been two weeks since the last update. Sorry! I avoid the computer like the plague when I'm at home!
No baby yet :(! She is taking her time getting here. One lady I know told me little girls are usually late....they like to primp in the womb before they make their appearances. Kayleigh sure is primping. Well, she's only a day late so far...so I guess that's not too bad. I had a doctor's appointment this morning...seems my body is being stubborn on this preparing for labor thing. I haven't dialated or anything yet. I go back on Tuesday to see if there is any change. If not, then we are going to wait until the 14th to induce, since there's an increased chance of c-section if we induce before I start dialating. Which means Kayleigh would share a birthday with her great-grandma Punkie and her cousin Atley. That would be cool!
Of course I am doing anything and everything I can think of to induce labor. I'm thinking maybe if Justin and I go to some fireworks on Sunday all the loud sounds will make Kayleigh interested in seeing what's on the outside. :)
Well that's about it! Hopefully I'll have more exciting news really soon!
I know it's been two weeks since the last update. Sorry! I avoid the computer like the plague when I'm at home!
No baby yet :(! She is taking her time getting here. One lady I know told me little girls are usually late....they like to primp in the womb before they make their appearances. Kayleigh sure is primping. Well, she's only a day late so far...so I guess that's not too bad. I had a doctor's appointment this morning...seems my body is being stubborn on this preparing for labor thing. I haven't dialated or anything yet. I go back on Tuesday to see if there is any change. If not, then we are going to wait until the 14th to induce, since there's an increased chance of c-section if we induce before I start dialating. Which means Kayleigh would share a birthday with her great-grandma Punkie and her cousin Atley. That would be cool!
Of course I am doing anything and everything I can think of to induce labor. I'm thinking maybe if Justin and I go to some fireworks on Sunday all the loud sounds will make Kayleigh interested in seeing what's on the outside. :)
Well that's about it! Hopefully I'll have more exciting news really soon!
Thursday, June 17, 2004
THIS IS MY LAST DAY AT WORK!!!!!!
Two more weeks to go till July 1st! Wow! I had a doctor's appointment this morning...nothing new to report, just the same old stuff! Although he thinks she's going to be a little one. Yea! Maybe I'll be able to use all those newborn diapers I have. I do have an end in sight now though...I went ahead a scheduled myself to be induced on July 7th if she doesn't come before then. My doctor doesn't want me to go too long after her due date and I really don't have any strong feelings one way or the other on being induced. So, by July 7th we will have Kayleigh with us. I'm really hoping she decides to come on her own before that, but first babies tend to be stubborn!
I can't believe it's already my last day of work before maternity leave starts. I have no idea what I'm going to do with myself while I'm waiting for her to come. I think this week I'm going to do some cooking and try to fill up the freezer. I'm really hesitant to buy all the food though....I mean what if she decides to come this weekend....then I'll have all that food needing to be cooked. She can't come this weekend though since my doctor's out of town...did you hear that Kayleigh, stay put till Monday at least. And she can't come next Saturday because Justin and my labor coach, Dee, are in a wedding. Do you think if I told Kayleigh the days she's allowed to come she would listen? If she's anything like her mother, she'll probably come this weekend just to defy me. Yeah, I've got a little rebel blood in me.
Well I best get to work...only 4 1/2 hours to go!
Two more weeks to go till July 1st! Wow! I had a doctor's appointment this morning...nothing new to report, just the same old stuff! Although he thinks she's going to be a little one. Yea! Maybe I'll be able to use all those newborn diapers I have. I do have an end in sight now though...I went ahead a scheduled myself to be induced on July 7th if she doesn't come before then. My doctor doesn't want me to go too long after her due date and I really don't have any strong feelings one way or the other on being induced. So, by July 7th we will have Kayleigh with us. I'm really hoping she decides to come on her own before that, but first babies tend to be stubborn!
I can't believe it's already my last day of work before maternity leave starts. I have no idea what I'm going to do with myself while I'm waiting for her to come. I think this week I'm going to do some cooking and try to fill up the freezer. I'm really hesitant to buy all the food though....I mean what if she decides to come this weekend....then I'll have all that food needing to be cooked. She can't come this weekend though since my doctor's out of town...did you hear that Kayleigh, stay put till Monday at least. And she can't come next Saturday because Justin and my labor coach, Dee, are in a wedding. Do you think if I told Kayleigh the days she's allowed to come she would listen? If she's anything like her mother, she'll probably come this weekend just to defy me. Yeah, I've got a little rebel blood in me.
Well I best get to work...only 4 1/2 hours to go!
Thursday, June 10, 2004
Only THREE more weeks until Kayleigh's due date!
Like Justin said before, we attended childbirth classes this weekend. I was a little hesitant to go and didn't really think they would be worth it. Boy was I wrong! I am so glad we went! The classes really answered a lot of what-if questions I had and I think they really helped Justin to see what I'm going to go through. I think guys (before their wives have a baby) think labor is no big deal, but man those videos sure do show them otherwise. And it was cool meeting other couples...you probably really get to know one another if you take the 12-week course. We weren't the only procrastinators...two other couples due before us were there. Talk about waiting till the last minute!
The one big question I still have concerning labor is....when will I KNOW it's time? I know that I'm supposed to call my doctor when contractions are 3-5 minutes apart and lasting 45 seconds to a minute. Oh, and they are strong enough that I can't talk through them. But when will I know labor is starting? What does a contraction feel like? I wish there was a sure sign of labor beginning....did you know only 30% of women experience their water breaking before labor begins. I guess I'll just have to wait and see. Everyone tells me I'll just know when it's time, so I guess I will.
I just can't wait to hold my Kayleigh! I can't wait to bring her home and start life with her. I can't wait to feed her, change her little diapers and dress her in all the cute little clothes she has. Most of all I can't wait to see what God will teach me through her. How will I change because I am Kayleigh's mom? What lessons will come from raising her? I really can't wait to see Justin as a daddy. There's something really cool about watching your husband being transformed into a father. I have a feeling I'm going to have to steal her from him so she can eat! Something tells me he's not going to want to let her out of his arms. I mean you should see him with the dog.....yeah he's a softy, but don't tell him I said so. (I'm probably in trouble now)
One more week of work! Yea! Have a great weekend everyone!
Like Justin said before, we attended childbirth classes this weekend. I was a little hesitant to go and didn't really think they would be worth it. Boy was I wrong! I am so glad we went! The classes really answered a lot of what-if questions I had and I think they really helped Justin to see what I'm going to go through. I think guys (before their wives have a baby) think labor is no big deal, but man those videos sure do show them otherwise. And it was cool meeting other couples...you probably really get to know one another if you take the 12-week course. We weren't the only procrastinators...two other couples due before us were there. Talk about waiting till the last minute!
The one big question I still have concerning labor is....when will I KNOW it's time? I know that I'm supposed to call my doctor when contractions are 3-5 minutes apart and lasting 45 seconds to a minute. Oh, and they are strong enough that I can't talk through them. But when will I know labor is starting? What does a contraction feel like? I wish there was a sure sign of labor beginning....did you know only 30% of women experience their water breaking before labor begins. I guess I'll just have to wait and see. Everyone tells me I'll just know when it's time, so I guess I will.
I just can't wait to hold my Kayleigh! I can't wait to bring her home and start life with her. I can't wait to feed her, change her little diapers and dress her in all the cute little clothes she has. Most of all I can't wait to see what God will teach me through her. How will I change because I am Kayleigh's mom? What lessons will come from raising her? I really can't wait to see Justin as a daddy. There's something really cool about watching your husband being transformed into a father. I have a feeling I'm going to have to steal her from him so she can eat! Something tells me he's not going to want to let her out of his arms. I mean you should see him with the dog.....yeah he's a softy, but don't tell him I said so. (I'm probably in trouble now)
One more week of work! Yea! Have a great weekend everyone!
Thursday, June 03, 2004
Hope everyone likes the new look. I was getting tired of the old one, plus I'm really bored at work! That's what I get for being efficient and getting all my projects done.
Only FOUR more weeks to go! That sounds like such a short time, and yet I feel like it will never come! I go in for my weekly appointment tomorrow....I'm hoping to find out if I'm dilating at all. I have been experiencing some pretty good Braxton-Hicks...so maybe there will be some progress. All I know is the second my leave starts, I'm going to walk my little tush off, eat some pineapple, drink some raspberry tea and do anything else known to bring on labor. Of course, my luck I'll just end up with sore legs, ulcers in my mouth and relieving my bladder every 30 minutes from all the tea. ;)!
I'm taking a breast-feeding class tonight at the hospital. I have to say this is the experience I'm most looking forward to when Kayleigh is born. I really hope I'm able to feed her shortly after she's born. I just can't imagine what that will be like! Oh, and our childbirth classes are this weekend and then we'll be done with all of that! Whew! I'm just glad she's going to let us attend them! I have this feeling she's not going to wait much longer to make her appearance. Then again...that could just be because I'm kinda tired of being pregnant and super anxious to hold her.
Well I best get back to conjuring up some work to do!
Only FOUR more weeks to go! That sounds like such a short time, and yet I feel like it will never come! I go in for my weekly appointment tomorrow....I'm hoping to find out if I'm dilating at all. I have been experiencing some pretty good Braxton-Hicks...so maybe there will be some progress. All I know is the second my leave starts, I'm going to walk my little tush off, eat some pineapple, drink some raspberry tea and do anything else known to bring on labor. Of course, my luck I'll just end up with sore legs, ulcers in my mouth and relieving my bladder every 30 minutes from all the tea. ;)!
I'm taking a breast-feeding class tonight at the hospital. I have to say this is the experience I'm most looking forward to when Kayleigh is born. I really hope I'm able to feed her shortly after she's born. I just can't imagine what that will be like! Oh, and our childbirth classes are this weekend and then we'll be done with all of that! Whew! I'm just glad she's going to let us attend them! I have this feeling she's not going to wait much longer to make her appearance. Then again...that could just be because I'm kinda tired of being pregnant and super anxious to hold her.
Well I best get back to conjuring up some work to do!
Friday, May 28, 2004
Five more weeks! 34 more days!
In other exciting news! August 27th will be my last day of working at LISD! Yea! I'm going to follow in my mother's footsteps and take care of other people's children so I can stay at home with mine. I'm so happy and relieved. I was dreading going back to work. I struggle to keep up now and Kayleigh's not even here yet. Anyways! I already have one for sure client starting in February and two maybe clients that will start around September. Plus, I'll be keeping twin girls for a half-day a week. Everything seems to be coming together so quickly. I told my boss about our plans on Monday and by Wednesday I had people calling me about watching their children. I had no doubts that God would provide what we needed, but this just blows my mind! I get to be a stay-at-home mommy!!!!!
Only three more weeks till my leave starts...I am so ready to be done working for a little while. My last day here is June 17th...I think it would be awesome if Kayleigh decided to come around then...I'm thinking maybe Father's Day. I wish I could know when she'll come. Oh well!
In other exciting news! August 27th will be my last day of working at LISD! Yea! I'm going to follow in my mother's footsteps and take care of other people's children so I can stay at home with mine. I'm so happy and relieved. I was dreading going back to work. I struggle to keep up now and Kayleigh's not even here yet. Anyways! I already have one for sure client starting in February and two maybe clients that will start around September. Plus, I'll be keeping twin girls for a half-day a week. Everything seems to be coming together so quickly. I told my boss about our plans on Monday and by Wednesday I had people calling me about watching their children. I had no doubts that God would provide what we needed, but this just blows my mind! I get to be a stay-at-home mommy!!!!!
Only three more weeks till my leave starts...I am so ready to be done working for a little while. My last day here is June 17th...I think it would be awesome if Kayleigh decided to come around then...I'm thinking maybe Father's Day. I wish I could know when she'll come. Oh well!
Friday, May 21, 2004
Six more weeks to go! Okay, I'll admit, I'm starting to freak out a little here! I remember when I found out I was pregnant thinking that nine months was such a long time to wait. Now I have less than a month and a half! Next week is the last week of May! The good thing is we have almost everything we need. They only major thing left to get is the car seat.
My work gave me a baby shower yesterday. I work with the most amazing people! Everyone is so generous and I really feel like we are a little family of sorts. Anyways! The shower was so much fun! Kayleigh received a lot of onesies, which I've been told she will live in for a while. She also got her Pack-n-Play...yea!!! Her Ami(Justin's mom) gave her a personalized diaper bag, which I have to say I might recycle has a purse when she's done with it. I have a feeling Kayleigh is going to be a spoiled little princess. It's okay though...as long as Justin and I aren't the one's spending the money, I don't care how spoiled she is!
I'm starting to get anxious to leave work...that's okay right? I'm going to miss my co-workers, but I just can't wait to be at home with my daughter! I have 19 more days of work! Wow! I think I'm getting stuff caught up though. I'm trying really hard not to leave anything pending, but you know how that goes. So far the plan is that I'm coming back at the end of September for a couple months.....but Justin and I are looking at the financials to see if I can't quit sooner. I'm so lucky to have a husband who wants me at home as much (maybe more) as I want to be. This is going to be a giant step of faith for both of us...please keep us in your prayers. It's so hard for both of to make decisions without knowing exactly what the outcome will be!
Until the next time! Have a great weekend everyone!
My work gave me a baby shower yesterday. I work with the most amazing people! Everyone is so generous and I really feel like we are a little family of sorts. Anyways! The shower was so much fun! Kayleigh received a lot of onesies, which I've been told she will live in for a while. She also got her Pack-n-Play...yea!!! Her Ami(Justin's mom) gave her a personalized diaper bag, which I have to say I might recycle has a purse when she's done with it. I have a feeling Kayleigh is going to be a spoiled little princess. It's okay though...as long as Justin and I aren't the one's spending the money, I don't care how spoiled she is!
I'm starting to get anxious to leave work...that's okay right? I'm going to miss my co-workers, but I just can't wait to be at home with my daughter! I have 19 more days of work! Wow! I think I'm getting stuff caught up though. I'm trying really hard not to leave anything pending, but you know how that goes. So far the plan is that I'm coming back at the end of September for a couple months.....but Justin and I are looking at the financials to see if I can't quit sooner. I'm so lucky to have a husband who wants me at home as much (maybe more) as I want to be. This is going to be a giant step of faith for both of us...please keep us in your prayers. It's so hard for both of to make decisions without knowing exactly what the outcome will be!
Until the next time! Have a great weekend everyone!
Friday, May 14, 2004
Only 7 more weeks! 48 more days!
Nothing much going on...just getting through each day and taking it easy. Justin is going on our church's Men's retreat this weekend, so I get the house all to myself! I'm one of those weird people who actually enjoy being alone sometimes. I know I should probably call some girlfriends and go out, but when I get the chance to just sit at home, I take it! Plus, I'm working on some stuff for Kayleigh (cross stitch and plastic canvas things). I might go see a chick filck or something. We'll see.
Sorry things aren't very exciting!
Nothing much going on...just getting through each day and taking it easy. Justin is going on our church's Men's retreat this weekend, so I get the house all to myself! I'm one of those weird people who actually enjoy being alone sometimes. I know I should probably call some girlfriends and go out, but when I get the chance to just sit at home, I take it! Plus, I'm working on some stuff for Kayleigh (cross stitch and plastic canvas things). I might go see a chick filck or something. We'll see.
Sorry things aren't very exciting!
Wednesday, May 05, 2004
I think I am having my first "I HATE being pregnant day". I know tomorrow will be probably better, but today is the pits! I'm really working on having a good attitude.....after all my mom always tells me, "Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you take it". Maybe if I could actually sleep at night, things would be better. I know....I need to get used to being sleep deprived...but that doesn't mean I still can't complain about it. Kayleigh must really be growing today...my tummy feels all tight and stretched. I am going to look on the bright side though...only 56 more days (I hope). Plus, after all this is over, I'll have a beautiful daughter to show off to everyone.
Friday, April 30, 2004
NINE MORE WEEKS!!!!!!!
Really it's more like 4-9 weeks....since after 35 weeks she'll be completely ready to be born. A part of me wouldn't mind at all if she came early. I am so ready for her to be here! The other part of me wants her to come when she's ready....hopefully that won't be 2 weeks late! But if I had my choice...early June wouldn't be too bad. She could come June 11th....since that's my mom's birthday and I wouldn't have to worry about a getting her a present. Guess we'll all just have to wait and see what birthday she wants!
Last night I spent some time organizing the nursery. There really isn't much left to do...except pack THE BAG! I've already set aside her take home outfit and blanket. I just need to get a diaper bag, so I can load that up. It's looking like I'll be having some of my baby showers after she's born. Somehow...and I don't know how....every weekend between now and 4th of July is booked solid. I'm actually liking the idea of having showers after she's here anyways. I'll get to show her off to everyone!!!!
Only 35 more days of work....if she waits until her due date that is!
Well hope everyone has a great weekend!
Really it's more like 4-9 weeks....since after 35 weeks she'll be completely ready to be born. A part of me wouldn't mind at all if she came early. I am so ready for her to be here! The other part of me wants her to come when she's ready....hopefully that won't be 2 weeks late! But if I had my choice...early June wouldn't be too bad. She could come June 11th....since that's my mom's birthday and I wouldn't have to worry about a getting her a present. Guess we'll all just have to wait and see what birthday she wants!
Last night I spent some time organizing the nursery. There really isn't much left to do...except pack THE BAG! I've already set aside her take home outfit and blanket. I just need to get a diaper bag, so I can load that up. It's looking like I'll be having some of my baby showers after she's born. Somehow...and I don't know how....every weekend between now and 4th of July is booked solid. I'm actually liking the idea of having showers after she's here anyways. I'll get to show her off to everyone!!!!
Only 35 more days of work....if she waits until her due date that is!
Well hope everyone has a great weekend!
Friday, April 23, 2004
WHAT?????
"In the case of abortion, I believe a woman can make a very moral decision to have an abortion. For instance, let's say she already has a family and not much money. She uses contraception and still finds herself pregnant. If she looks at her finances and says we really can't do it and makes a decision not to go through with it. The accidents that happen – a pregnancy after every precaution was taken – can result in a moral decision to have the abortion as early as possible, as most are pregnancies are terminated. "
The sad thing is this statement was made by a Christian pastor.
"In the case of abortion, I believe a woman can make a very moral decision to have an abortion. For instance, let's say she already has a family and not much money. She uses contraception and still finds herself pregnant. If she looks at her finances and says we really can't do it and makes a decision not to go through with it. The accidents that happen – a pregnancy after every precaution was taken – can result in a moral decision to have the abortion as early as possible, as most are pregnancies are terminated. "
The sad thing is this statement was made by a Christian pastor.
Ten more weeks! Wow! I can't believe we are almost into the single digits here!
Justin and I had a very productive four-day weekend....I finished painting Kayleigh's room and Justin pulled up bushes, tilled the ground and put metal trim around it so I now have flower beds! What a wonderful hubbie he is! There's just mulch in the beds now...I'll get to putting something in it eventually....that might have to wait until after baby comes though. I'm beginning to notice the physical limitations of pregnancy now. I guess it shouldn't suprise me that my body poops out sooner now....I am growing a whole other person!
Well best get back to work! Only 40 more days of work till I go on leave!!!! Probably shouldn't act so excited about that :) !
Justin and I had a very productive four-day weekend....I finished painting Kayleigh's room and Justin pulled up bushes, tilled the ground and put metal trim around it so I now have flower beds! What a wonderful hubbie he is! There's just mulch in the beds now...I'll get to putting something in it eventually....that might have to wait until after baby comes though. I'm beginning to notice the physical limitations of pregnancy now. I guess it shouldn't suprise me that my body poops out sooner now....I am growing a whole other person!
Well best get back to work! Only 40 more days of work till I go on leave!!!! Probably shouldn't act so excited about that :) !
Friday, April 16, 2004
Hello everyone! Only 11 more weeks to go! Boy time is really flying by! Guess it helps that Justin and I have been so busy the past couple of months.
Tax season is finally over!!!! Which means, I get my hubbie back! Yea! I'm not sure Justin's so excited though...now that he has weekends off, he has to do the yard work! We both took a couple days off next week so we could get some yard and house work done. I'm hoping to have some color in my front yard by Tuesday!
I had a dream last night about folding diapers...this is not a good sign! Although, I think I am ready on that front. I've been purchasing cloth diapering supplies gradually and I think I finally have enough to get by with. I never thought I would get so excited about diapers, cover, liners and other stuff! It's amazing what becoming a mommy will do.
In other news....I just realized I only have 44 more days of work till I go on leave! Yikes! I have so many projects to complete before then. A part of me feels bad about taking so much time off...I know my co-workers are going to be swamped...seeing as they already are and I'm here. I'm kinda hoping maybe I can work something out with my boss where I work from home about 10 hours a week while I'm on leave. That way, maybe I'll be able to just work 30 hours a week when I come back. We'll see.
Love ya!
Tax season is finally over!!!! Which means, I get my hubbie back! Yea! I'm not sure Justin's so excited though...now that he has weekends off, he has to do the yard work! We both took a couple days off next week so we could get some yard and house work done. I'm hoping to have some color in my front yard by Tuesday!
I had a dream last night about folding diapers...this is not a good sign! Although, I think I am ready on that front. I've been purchasing cloth diapering supplies gradually and I think I finally have enough to get by with. I never thought I would get so excited about diapers, cover, liners and other stuff! It's amazing what becoming a mommy will do.
In other news....I just realized I only have 44 more days of work till I go on leave! Yikes! I have so many projects to complete before then. A part of me feels bad about taking so much time off...I know my co-workers are going to be swamped...seeing as they already are and I'm here. I'm kinda hoping maybe I can work something out with my boss where I work from home about 10 hours a week while I'm on leave. That way, maybe I'll be able to just work 30 hours a week when I come back. We'll see.
Love ya!
Thursday, April 08, 2004
12 more weeks to go!!!!!
Not that I'm complaining....I really do love being pregnant....but I'll be glad when these 12 weeks are up! Things are starting to get a little uncomfortable now. I was doing just fine and then all of a sudden this week has been the pits! Kayleigh must be running out of room because she keeps rib kicking/punching me...not a pleasant feeling. Although, I know she's doing okay since she's moving around so much! Even eating isn't as pleasurable as it used to be.....now I feel like my tummy is going to explode after every meal. And let's not mention sleeping...or the lack there of. It's all for a good cause though and I know that I will soon forget it all when she's finally here.
I go in for my gestational diabetes test on Monday. Hopefully it won't make me sick! And in other exciting news....our toilets aren't working!!!! It's a good thing Justin's parents live so close...although I find having to drive two miles to use the restroom quite humorous. Hopefully, this problem will get fixed today or tomorrow.
That's about all that's going on around here! I have a four-day weekend...YEA!!!!! I'll be painting Kayleigh's room, so it should be all ready for her by Monday! I'm so excited!
Not that I'm complaining....I really do love being pregnant....but I'll be glad when these 12 weeks are up! Things are starting to get a little uncomfortable now. I was doing just fine and then all of a sudden this week has been the pits! Kayleigh must be running out of room because she keeps rib kicking/punching me...not a pleasant feeling. Although, I know she's doing okay since she's moving around so much! Even eating isn't as pleasurable as it used to be.....now I feel like my tummy is going to explode after every meal. And let's not mention sleeping...or the lack there of. It's all for a good cause though and I know that I will soon forget it all when she's finally here.
I go in for my gestational diabetes test on Monday. Hopefully it won't make me sick! And in other exciting news....our toilets aren't working!!!! It's a good thing Justin's parents live so close...although I find having to drive two miles to use the restroom quite humorous. Hopefully, this problem will get fixed today or tomorrow.
That's about all that's going on around here! I have a four-day weekend...YEA!!!!! I'll be painting Kayleigh's room, so it should be all ready for her by Monday! I'm so excited!
Friday, April 02, 2004
Only 13 weeks and 90 days left till Kayleigh is here!
That's about the only thing exciting going on right now! Although I have decided that Kayleigh really likes it when I'm trying to relax. My dear friend Dee is working with me on relaxation techniques to prepare for labor. Well, every time I lay down and begin to relax, Kayleigh decides it's belly dancing time. Do you have any idea how difficult it is to concentrate on relaxing when your belly is doing waves?! I love the feeling though!
I need to get signed up for childbirth classes...I know I should have done this a month ago...but if you know me, you know I tend to procrastinate. Does anyone have a suggestions of where I could go? The hospital has a weekend course, but I'm afraid it might be full! I'm going to try that route though, but I have no idea where to go if they are full! I must be weird...but the thought of giving birth really isn't freaking me out or anything. I know my body is designed to do it and I'm really not too worried about my ability to do it...seeing as I really don't have a choice now! Maybe I'm in denial!
Well I'm off to my weekend! Hope everyone enjoys theirs!
That's about the only thing exciting going on right now! Although I have decided that Kayleigh really likes it when I'm trying to relax. My dear friend Dee is working with me on relaxation techniques to prepare for labor. Well, every time I lay down and begin to relax, Kayleigh decides it's belly dancing time. Do you have any idea how difficult it is to concentrate on relaxing when your belly is doing waves?! I love the feeling though!
I need to get signed up for childbirth classes...I know I should have done this a month ago...but if you know me, you know I tend to procrastinate. Does anyone have a suggestions of where I could go? The hospital has a weekend course, but I'm afraid it might be full! I'm going to try that route though, but I have no idea where to go if they are full! I must be weird...but the thought of giving birth really isn't freaking me out or anything. I know my body is designed to do it and I'm really not too worried about my ability to do it...seeing as I really don't have a choice now! Maybe I'm in denial!
Well I'm off to my weekend! Hope everyone enjoys theirs!
Wednesday, March 24, 2004
Three years ago today a beautiful thing happened in my life! The handsomest, most wonderful man in the whole universe took my hand and said "I do"! I can't believe it's been three years already! Time has flown by so quickly!
Would you like to know how wonderful my Justin is? He is such a blessing in my life! First of all, he goes to work everyday and strives hard to succeed at what he does. He takes the responsibility of providing for our family very seriously and for that I am so very grateful! He encourages me to do the things I never thought I could...even though it takes a good shove on his part! He nags me to stop picking at my fingers....which no matter how I react, I really do appreciate...it really is a bad habit that I need to break! He understands that I don't have a lot of time to cook and doesn't complain about the fast, easy, and sometimes very unhealthy meals I fix. He doesn't complain about the house being a mess at times and even pitches in when he can. He cleans the bathrooms! He puts up with my pregnant moodiness.....personally I think he should be awarded a medal of honor for that one! He loves me unconditionally and I have never had reason to doubt it! Most of all though, he is a man who seeks to know the Lord and he desires the things of God! I am so privileged to be married to this man!
Would you like to know how wonderful my Justin is? He is such a blessing in my life! First of all, he goes to work everyday and strives hard to succeed at what he does. He takes the responsibility of providing for our family very seriously and for that I am so very grateful! He encourages me to do the things I never thought I could...even though it takes a good shove on his part! He nags me to stop picking at my fingers....which no matter how I react, I really do appreciate...it really is a bad habit that I need to break! He understands that I don't have a lot of time to cook and doesn't complain about the fast, easy, and sometimes very unhealthy meals I fix. He doesn't complain about the house being a mess at times and even pitches in when he can. He cleans the bathrooms! He puts up with my pregnant moodiness.....personally I think he should be awarded a medal of honor for that one! He loves me unconditionally and I have never had reason to doubt it! Most of all though, he is a man who seeks to know the Lord and he desires the things of God! I am so privileged to be married to this man!
Tuesday, March 23, 2004
Monday, March 22, 2004
Hello all!
I am almost glad to be back at work after my week off. I was sooooooo busy! I spent Monday and Tuesday cooking meals to put in the freezer so Justin and I will be able to eat decent for the next month or so. Then Wednesday and Thursday I was preparing the house for the painting that occurred on Friday and Saturday! Special thank yous to my two moms who are such a blessing to us! Thank you for all your help with the painting and everything! I can't imagine trying to do this all on my own.....I am so glad Justin and I live close to our parents!
Anyways! I was looking at my calendar this morning and realized there's not much time between now and July. I can't believe July is so close. I remember when I first found out I was pregnant I thought July would never get here. Now I'm thinking.....I could use a little more time to prepare for all of this! Less than 15 weeks! According to my pregnancy calendar we have 101 days! We have so much to do still! I'm hoping to get Kayleigh's bedding within the next two weeks...then I get to paint her room. I need to start going through all the clothes we've been given and begin to get things organized in there. Probably should make a list....that always helps to organize the tasks needing to be accomplished. I'm so glad I have a freezer full of food at home.....tonight all I have to do is turn the oven on, pop the meatloaf in, heat up some veggies and dinner will be served!
I am almost glad to be back at work after my week off. I was sooooooo busy! I spent Monday and Tuesday cooking meals to put in the freezer so Justin and I will be able to eat decent for the next month or so. Then Wednesday and Thursday I was preparing the house for the painting that occurred on Friday and Saturday! Special thank yous to my two moms who are such a blessing to us! Thank you for all your help with the painting and everything! I can't imagine trying to do this all on my own.....I am so glad Justin and I live close to our parents!
Anyways! I was looking at my calendar this morning and realized there's not much time between now and July. I can't believe July is so close. I remember when I first found out I was pregnant I thought July would never get here. Now I'm thinking.....I could use a little more time to prepare for all of this! Less than 15 weeks! According to my pregnancy calendar we have 101 days! We have so much to do still! I'm hoping to get Kayleigh's bedding within the next two weeks...then I get to paint her room. I need to start going through all the clothes we've been given and begin to get things organized in there. Probably should make a list....that always helps to organize the tasks needing to be accomplished. I'm so glad I have a freezer full of food at home.....tonight all I have to do is turn the oven on, pop the meatloaf in, heat up some veggies and dinner will be served!
Thursday, March 11, 2004
It's been a fun week! Sorry about not posting for while. I had plans to, but then received a jury summons for Tuesday and what do you know I was selected for the panel. Crazy! At least it was a short trial. I kinda enjoyed it! I've never actually seen a real court trial before and it was a bit enlightening. Did you know that judges can make jokes from the bench! I had no idea....my thoughts about trials all come from watching Law and Order while in highschool. I was pretty amazed at how different the real thing is!
Anyways! Guess what.....only 16 more weeks to go! That sounds like such a short time! That's 112 days! By the time I return to work from Spring Break it will be right at 100 days left. Scary!!! One quick questions though...when does the third trimester begin? I have a Pilates tape with different work-outs for the trimesters. I'm still doing the second trimester one...so when do I need to move to the last one?
Also, I've been thinking lately about if/when I get back to school. I'm trying to decide just what the heck I want to do. I've thought about education....great job for when you have kids in school. But I'm not quite sure about that one. I've thought about Accounting....loved the one class I took...plus I love numbers....plus it's something you could do from home. But lately, I've been thinking maybe I should look into journalism or something. People tell me I have a nack for expressing myself in words and maybe just maybe I'd be good at something like journalism. I don't know what I'm going to do....good thing I have quite a bit of time to think about it!
Anyways! Guess what.....only 16 more weeks to go! That sounds like such a short time! That's 112 days! By the time I return to work from Spring Break it will be right at 100 days left. Scary!!! One quick questions though...when does the third trimester begin? I have a Pilates tape with different work-outs for the trimesters. I'm still doing the second trimester one...so when do I need to move to the last one?
Also, I've been thinking lately about if/when I get back to school. I'm trying to decide just what the heck I want to do. I've thought about education....great job for when you have kids in school. But I'm not quite sure about that one. I've thought about Accounting....loved the one class I took...plus I love numbers....plus it's something you could do from home. But lately, I've been thinking maybe I should look into journalism or something. People tell me I have a nack for expressing myself in words and maybe just maybe I'd be good at something like journalism. I don't know what I'm going to do....good thing I have quite a bit of time to think about it!
Friday, March 05, 2004
A clip from an editorial:
Might I suggest to the Christians busy waving Bibles they never bother to study, if you are truly concerned about marriage as an institution, the most effective means of protecting it is by enacting and enforcing laws prohibiting divorce and punishing adultery. Until such time the chest beaters demonstrate their conviction by eliminating the most obvious dangers to the family, their protests will stink of hypocrisy.
While I'm not too pleased with the implications that Christians are a bunch of Bible- waving, chest-beating hypocrites, I have to say that I agree with this person on some level. Now don't take this to mean I think the implementation of gay-marriage would be a good thing. I do believe that allowing same-sex couples to be able to call their relationship a marriage will create many problems within society. But the truth is, marriage as an institution, created and given to man by God, has been under attack for many, many years. "Till death do us part" has lost it's meaning to many people. Personally, I know a lady who has been married NINE times; twice to the same guy! Each time she has pledges her love till she dies, and each time the relationship ends in divorce. For her marriage was just the thing you do when you fall in love with someone, and when you fall out of love the marriage ends.
For me, the best way to defend marriage as I believe it should be is to take the vows I made to Justin seriously and strive to fulfill them everyday. The best way for me to protect the future of marriage in this country is show my child(ren) what commitment looks like....what "till death do us part" really means. It's amazing how people look past what we say and focus completely on what we do!
Might I suggest to the Christians busy waving Bibles they never bother to study, if you are truly concerned about marriage as an institution, the most effective means of protecting it is by enacting and enforcing laws prohibiting divorce and punishing adultery. Until such time the chest beaters demonstrate their conviction by eliminating the most obvious dangers to the family, their protests will stink of hypocrisy.
While I'm not too pleased with the implications that Christians are a bunch of Bible- waving, chest-beating hypocrites, I have to say that I agree with this person on some level. Now don't take this to mean I think the implementation of gay-marriage would be a good thing. I do believe that allowing same-sex couples to be able to call their relationship a marriage will create many problems within society. But the truth is, marriage as an institution, created and given to man by God, has been under attack for many, many years. "Till death do us part" has lost it's meaning to many people. Personally, I know a lady who has been married NINE times; twice to the same guy! Each time she has pledges her love till she dies, and each time the relationship ends in divorce. For her marriage was just the thing you do when you fall in love with someone, and when you fall out of love the marriage ends.
For me, the best way to defend marriage as I believe it should be is to take the vows I made to Justin seriously and strive to fulfill them everyday. The best way for me to protect the future of marriage in this country is show my child(ren) what commitment looks like....what "till death do us part" really means. It's amazing how people look past what we say and focus completely on what we do!
Tuesday, March 02, 2004
Hello Everyone!
There is a verse that has run through my mind for the past couple of days:
And He has said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness." Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me. (2 Corinthians 12:9)
There is a verse that has run through my mind for the past couple of days:
And He has said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness." Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me. (2 Corinthians 12:9)
Tuesday, February 24, 2004
Okay, so I've already said that I should stop reading the editorials...but I just can't help myself! Actually, I've found that by reading them I am forced to come up with rebuttals the the things I disagree with. I am forced to seek God's truth to confront lies....so I guess in a way the editorials are helping me to vocalize the truth I know. Anyways....so my next task is to figure out how to confront the lies in this statement:
"If Jesus were here today, he would wearily turn away from Mr. Gibson and his film with infinite sadness and disappointment. I can only imagine Jesus here, today, continuing his ministry of tolerance, acceptance, equanimity and love, blessing the unions of gay couples in San Francisco, as a crowd of Americans call for his crucifixion. "
First of all, the whole "Jesus is all about tolerance and love" thing drives me bonkers. I'm really getting tired of the word "tolerance". I mean do I really have to be tolerant of everything and every behavior? Isn't there some standard of right and wrong, and am I not then able to decided certain behaviors are wrong by looking at this standard?
Second, I think we should be careful when trying to say what Jesus would do if he were here today. How can we, the creature, predict the behavior of the Creator beyond what is told to us in Scripture?
And don't get be start on Jesus blessing the unions of gay couples......does this person even know whom they are speaking of? Yes, Jesus taught love and acceptance, but He also taught truth and obedience to the Word of God. This same Jesus is described in Revelation as having eyes of flames and a sword coming from His mouth. He sees through the flesh of people and into their hearts. His Spirit convicts the world of sin. He does love and accept everyone, but He loves us too much to allow us to continue to disobey His Father's word. Jesus is not just The Lamb, He is also a lion!
So, maybe once I get my thoughts together, I'll send a reply to the paper about this one.
"If Jesus were here today, he would wearily turn away from Mr. Gibson and his film with infinite sadness and disappointment. I can only imagine Jesus here, today, continuing his ministry of tolerance, acceptance, equanimity and love, blessing the unions of gay couples in San Francisco, as a crowd of Americans call for his crucifixion. "
First of all, the whole "Jesus is all about tolerance and love" thing drives me bonkers. I'm really getting tired of the word "tolerance". I mean do I really have to be tolerant of everything and every behavior? Isn't there some standard of right and wrong, and am I not then able to decided certain behaviors are wrong by looking at this standard?
Second, I think we should be careful when trying to say what Jesus would do if he were here today. How can we, the creature, predict the behavior of the Creator beyond what is told to us in Scripture?
And don't get be start on Jesus blessing the unions of gay couples......does this person even know whom they are speaking of? Yes, Jesus taught love and acceptance, but He also taught truth and obedience to the Word of God. This same Jesus is described in Revelation as having eyes of flames and a sword coming from His mouth. He sees through the flesh of people and into their hearts. His Spirit convicts the world of sin. He does love and accept everyone, but He loves us too much to allow us to continue to disobey His Father's word. Jesus is not just The Lamb, He is also a lion!
So, maybe once I get my thoughts together, I'll send a reply to the paper about this one.
Friday, February 20, 2004
Kayleigh sure is an active little girl! She likes to keep me up at night with all her moving around....mostly because I don't want to miss feeling her! It is such an awesome and yet strange feeling to have something moving around inside of you! Sometimes I can feel her while I'm talking to someone in the office and I almost burst out with, "Give me your hand...feel this!"
This is such a strange stage....being a mother, but people not really thinking of you as one. It's like I'm expected to go about the things I'm doing as if nothing in my life is changing. I'm finding it very difficult to keep focused at work...especially now that I am so aware of her presence. Things at the job just don't seem as important as they used to! I can't imagine what it will be like after I come back from a 13-week maternity leave...I'll be coming back to work for about 11 weeks. After that...it's all up in the air! I can't wait to be a stay-at-home mom or at least a part-time stay-at-home mom!!!!
Well best get to work!
This is such a strange stage....being a mother, but people not really thinking of you as one. It's like I'm expected to go about the things I'm doing as if nothing in my life is changing. I'm finding it very difficult to keep focused at work...especially now that I am so aware of her presence. Things at the job just don't seem as important as they used to! I can't imagine what it will be like after I come back from a 13-week maternity leave...I'll be coming back to work for about 11 weeks. After that...it's all up in the air! I can't wait to be a stay-at-home mom or at least a part-time stay-at-home mom!!!!
Well best get to work!
Thursday, February 12, 2004
I know you are all sitting on the edge of your seats, so I will not keep you in suspense any longer!
WE'RE HAVING A LITTLE GIRL!!!!!!!!
We are so excited! Justin just couldn't wait to tell everyone! He beat me to everyone, but my mom! We are having a Kayleigh Lynn! It feels so awesome to say her name...well and to not have to refer to her as "the baby". I cannot wait to meet her!!!! We have the video of the sonogram and I just want to watch it over and over again! It was so cool to see her little hands and feet. She even raised her hand up to wave "Hi". This is making waiting for July so much harder! Well at least now I have getting the nursery ready to keep me occupied!
WE'RE HAVING A LITTLE GIRL!!!!!!!!
We are so excited! Justin just couldn't wait to tell everyone! He beat me to everyone, but my mom! We are having a Kayleigh Lynn! It feels so awesome to say her name...well and to not have to refer to her as "the baby". I cannot wait to meet her!!!! We have the video of the sonogram and I just want to watch it over and over again! It was so cool to see her little hands and feet. She even raised her hand up to wave "Hi". This is making waiting for July so much harder! Well at least now I have getting the nursery ready to keep me occupied!
Wednesday, February 11, 2004
Today is THE DAY!!!!! I can hardly contain myself! I can't wait until 3:30! Hopefully this little one will be cooperative and let us know if we are having a boy or a girl! I won't be able to tell you all until tomorrow, since I don't bloc from home....But I promise first thing in the morning you'll know! I can't wait to get started on the nursery!
In other news.....Praise God, we might have actually sold our Mustang! We won't know for sure until later on today, but it's looking promising! For those who don't know we have a lime-gold 1967 Mustang we've been trying to sell for what seems like forever! It's a beautiful car and we are so sad to sell it, but with baby on the way it just makes sense. Selling this vehicle will make the financial hit of me not working for a while a little more manageable! So, Praise God!
Well best get to work...The little that I'll be able to accomplish in between day dreaming about our baby!
Love to everyone!
In other news.....Praise God, we might have actually sold our Mustang! We won't know for sure until later on today, but it's looking promising! For those who don't know we have a lime-gold 1967 Mustang we've been trying to sell for what seems like forever! It's a beautiful car and we are so sad to sell it, but with baby on the way it just makes sense. Selling this vehicle will make the financial hit of me not working for a while a little more manageable! So, Praise God!
Well best get to work...The little that I'll be able to accomplish in between day dreaming about our baby!
Love to everyone!
Thursday, February 05, 2004
Well in less than a week Justin and I will get to see our baby!!! Well at least a picture of him/her. I'm so excited!
In other news, we have decided to use cloth diapers! They are so much cheaper in the long run....plus some studies say children in cloth diapers potty train earlier. So, I went ahead and developed a registry...mostly for myself, so I could see exactly what I needed! But I figure it will come in handy come shower time! The link is on my side bar in case any of you are interested in the world of cloth diapering. They have some pretty cool things out there. My sister-in-law, Charlotte, uses cloth exclusively and even makes her own diapers every now and then! What a cost savings! Anyways! Now that I've bored everyone talking about diapers, I'll go! Is this what I have to look forward to....being excited about diapers!?
Love to everyone!
In other news, we have decided to use cloth diapers! They are so much cheaper in the long run....plus some studies say children in cloth diapers potty train earlier. So, I went ahead and developed a registry...mostly for myself, so I could see exactly what I needed! But I figure it will come in handy come shower time! The link is on my side bar in case any of you are interested in the world of cloth diapering. They have some pretty cool things out there. My sister-in-law, Charlotte, uses cloth exclusively and even makes her own diapers every now and then! What a cost savings! Anyways! Now that I've bored everyone talking about diapers, I'll go! Is this what I have to look forward to....being excited about diapers!?
Love to everyone!
Wednesday, January 28, 2004
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