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Friday, May 18, 2007
Do I Smell???
A little background - Bubbie and I are sharing a room at present, staying with my parents, husband got new job and we are in a major transition.
I try every morning to get out of bed without waking him up. I do this for a number of reasons; 1. So I can go to the bathroom without holding a half asleep, crying, 25 lb, 10 month old (oh, how easy it would be if I were a guy, they can manage one handed) 2. So I can make a pot of coffee (I really don't see straight until the second cup) 3. So I can prepare his bottle without him in my arms and spilling the formula powder all over the counter as he bucks and kicks in protest of my slow bottle making skills 4. Last but not least ... I have this grand delusion that I will one day be able to get ready for work with him remaining asleep.
So every morning I slowing lower one leg at a time off the bed (a very old, squeaky bed), I stand up and freeze in position. After a moment passes ( which feels like forever since my bladder is ready to bust) I take the 3 step it takes to get to the door. Freeze....I slowly open the door (another squeaky object in my parent older home). Freeze....I listen, I hear him gently breathing across the room in blessed slumber. I make a break for it.
Two steps out the door (I swear two step I count every morning) whaa! Whaa! WHAA! He is up. What is it? Can he smell me leaving the room? I just don't know...I have perfected the quiet stealth movements and he still know the moment I leave. If I got up and didn't leave the room I don't think he would notice I was up. It's just when I set foot out of the room, he must has some form of MOMMY RADAR.
So we go through the routine together. He will be mortified one day when I tell him how I had to take him to the "potty" with me in the morning.
I thought it was just me but I read another mommy blog the other day and she mentioned having a baby on her lap while in the "potty".
I think that make me Officially a MOM.
I try every morning to get out of bed without waking him up. I do this for a number of reasons; 1. So I can go to the bathroom without holding a half asleep, crying, 25 lb, 10 month old (oh, how easy it would be if I were a guy, they can manage one handed) 2. So I can make a pot of coffee (I really don't see straight until the second cup) 3. So I can prepare his bottle without him in my arms and spilling the formula powder all over the counter as he bucks and kicks in protest of my slow bottle making skills 4. Last but not least ... I have this grand delusion that I will one day be able to get ready for work with him remaining asleep.
So every morning I slowing lower one leg at a time off the bed (a very old, squeaky bed), I stand up and freeze in position. After a moment passes ( which feels like forever since my bladder is ready to bust) I take the 3 step it takes to get to the door. Freeze....I slowly open the door (another squeaky object in my parent older home). Freeze....I listen, I hear him gently breathing across the room in blessed slumber. I make a break for it.
Two steps out the door (I swear two step I count every morning) whaa! Whaa! WHAA! He is up. What is it? Can he smell me leaving the room? I just don't know...I have perfected the quiet stealth movements and he still know the moment I leave. If I got up and didn't leave the room I don't think he would notice I was up. It's just when I set foot out of the room, he must has some form of MOMMY RADAR.
So we go through the routine together. He will be mortified one day when I tell him how I had to take him to the "potty" with me in the morning.
I thought it was just me but I read another mommy blog the other day and she mentioned having a baby on her lap while in the "potty".
I think that make me Officially a MOM.
Saturday, May 12, 2007
What make you a mother?
What make me a mother?
1. The first person I think of when I wake up in the morning is Bubbie.
2. I watch the news everyday to see the weather so I will know how to dress him for the day.
3. I have sat up all night feeding him 5 cc of Pedialyte every 10 min's when he was sick.
4. I will be late for work just so I can rock him back to sleep before I leave.
5. I will call at least 2 time during the day just to see how he is.
6. I don't stop, pass go or collect $200 dollars after work, I go right home to my Bubs.
7. I am the one person who can definitely comfort him and I am usually the one he wants.
8. I like to sing him to sleep and recite "Love You Forever".
9. I check on him in the middle of the night even though he is not fussing.
10. He knew I was his mother from the moment we met. I can't imagine my life without him.
1. The first person I think of when I wake up in the morning is Bubbie.
2. I watch the news everyday to see the weather so I will know how to dress him for the day.
3. I have sat up all night feeding him 5 cc of Pedialyte every 10 min's when he was sick.
4. I will be late for work just so I can rock him back to sleep before I leave.
5. I will call at least 2 time during the day just to see how he is.
6. I don't stop, pass go or collect $200 dollars after work, I go right home to my Bubs.
7. I am the one person who can definitely comfort him and I am usually the one he wants.
8. I like to sing him to sleep and recite "Love You Forever".
9. I check on him in the middle of the night even though he is not fussing.
10. He knew I was his mother from the moment we met. I can't imagine my life without him.
Life Change
The day I found out I was pregnant changed my life forever. I was married for 20 days and enjoying my new role as wife. In a instant I had a new role.
I actually took 3 pregnancy test. I bought a 2 pack at the drug store and with the first test there was a + sign the second I peed on the stick. I waited until the next day (4:30 am) to take the next (again + in seconds). I actually went to the 24 hr, grocery store to by the Clear Blue Easy digital test. This time the test actually said "PREGNANT".
I took 3 test because I really just couldn't believe it. I had always wanted children and here it was. I just wanted to be sure.
My pregnancy went fine, no major issues. My 12 week ultrasound had me in tears. There was my baby. They even turn on the Doppler so I could hear his heart beat.
During my 40 weeks I started to have some pretty strong "Brackston hicks". I was always afraid that they would be really bad and when I got to the hospital they would just send me home. So I literally waited until they last more than a minute, came every 5 mins for over an hour. Of course that occurred at 2:00 am.
Thing were going ooookkkk..... I had 3 (yes I said 3) epidurals that did not work. I didn't take Lamaze (that was because I was under the impression that I would have to be told to push with the epidural) so I didn't know how to breath. Everything was on it's way except for his head. I think he was turned the wrong way. Needless to say I ended up with a C-section.
I was laying there on the OR table like I was strapped to a crucifix and numb from nipples down. Within minutes the baby was out. While the doctors gave my husband an intimate view of my uterus and ovaries the nurses took care of Bubs and got him ready.
When they brought him over to me I wanted to reach up and grab him (unfortunately I was tied down and numb). He was wide eyed and looking around. When I said "Hi, Bubs" to him I swear he recognized my voice and knew who I was.
That was my very first and best Mother's Day!
I actually took 3 pregnancy test. I bought a 2 pack at the drug store and with the first test there was a + sign the second I peed on the stick. I waited until the next day (4:30 am) to take the next (again + in seconds). I actually went to the 24 hr, grocery store to by the Clear Blue Easy digital test. This time the test actually said "PREGNANT".
I took 3 test because I really just couldn't believe it. I had always wanted children and here it was. I just wanted to be sure.
My pregnancy went fine, no major issues. My 12 week ultrasound had me in tears. There was my baby. They even turn on the Doppler so I could hear his heart beat.
During my 40 weeks I started to have some pretty strong "Brackston hicks". I was always afraid that they would be really bad and when I got to the hospital they would just send me home. So I literally waited until they last more than a minute, came every 5 mins for over an hour. Of course that occurred at 2:00 am.
Thing were going ooookkkk..... I had 3 (yes I said 3) epidurals that did not work. I didn't take Lamaze (that was because I was under the impression that I would have to be told to push with the epidural) so I didn't know how to breath. Everything was on it's way except for his head. I think he was turned the wrong way. Needless to say I ended up with a C-section.
I was laying there on the OR table like I was strapped to a crucifix and numb from nipples down. Within minutes the baby was out. While the doctors gave my husband an intimate view of my uterus and ovaries the nurses took care of Bubs and got him ready.
When they brought him over to me I wanted to reach up and grab him (unfortunately I was tied down and numb). He was wide eyed and looking around. When I said "Hi, Bubs" to him I swear he recognized my voice and knew who I was.
That was my very first and best Mother's Day!
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Ouch!
I know for certain I have a future stuntman/daredevil on my hands.
He has no fear, he thinks he can walk and he has a mind of his own.
I was bragging at how good he was cruising while he cruised around the chairs in the dinning room. In a literal split second he was down. I promptly sweep him up to see how he was. He was "trying" to cry. You know when they have their mouth fully open and they are not breathing. It seem like forever but its only s few second.
He finally took a breath and I tried to comfort him. He didn't appear to have any bumps or red areas. Just then my husband states (and very calmly at that) that he is bleeding.
Bleeding!? Bleeding!? Where.
I started turning him over, upside down and all around. I didn't see any blood. "Look in his mouth" G states (again without alarm).
He busted his gum! Good thing he didn't have any teeth to crack. My Father jumps into action and all of the sudden he has ice in his mouth.
After all is said and done, he is fine. My Dad says "look at the bright side...he wont have to cut the gum for that tooth", my mother say "take a picture", G calmly states "get use to it".
He has no fear, he thinks he can walk and he has a mind of his own.
I was bragging at how good he was cruising while he cruised around the chairs in the dinning room. In a literal split second he was down. I promptly sweep him up to see how he was. He was "trying" to cry. You know when they have their mouth fully open and they are not breathing. It seem like forever but its only s few second.
He finally took a breath and I tried to comfort him. He didn't appear to have any bumps or red areas. Just then my husband states (and very calmly at that) that he is bleeding.
Bleeding!? Bleeding!? Where.
I started turning him over, upside down and all around. I didn't see any blood. "Look in his mouth" G states (again without alarm).
He busted his gum! Good thing he didn't have any teeth to crack. My Father jumps into action and all of the sudden he has ice in his mouth.
After all is said and done, he is fine. My Dad says "look at the bright side...he wont have to cut the gum for that tooth", my mother say "take a picture", G calmly states "get use to it".
Monday, May 7, 2007
My ABC's
I was tagged for this meme by Simply Nutmeg. Thanks Nutmeg, this is the first time I have ever been tagged!
A- Attached or Single? Totally attached, totally love at first sight!
B- Best Friend: First and for most my younger sister CD. Jane, since 8th grade - 23 years ago.
C- Cake or Pie: Pie, my dad make the best Cheese Pie a family tradition.
D- Drink of Choice: A nice LARGE glass of good red wine (Alla Salute!)
E- Essential Item: Mary Kay Waterproof Mascara.
F- Favorite Color: Anything that doesn't clash with the dark circle under my eyes
G- Gummi Bears or Worms? Gummi Worm - I think they count as protein on my low carb diet
H- Hometown: Grew up in Delaware. (Dela - Where?)
I- Indulgence: Dark Chocolate, good skin care products and getting my hair cut in a real Salon (I
only go every 4-5 months so G doesn't really mind the cost).
J- January or February: January- we have a tradition of going to the Shore and down on the beach on New Years day. I feel like I can't really start the year without walking barefoot in the sand when it is FREEZING out.
K- Kids: One, and trying for another.
L- Life is incomplete without: G, Bubbie's and all my family who have really helped us out in the past few months.
M- Marriage Date: Nov. 4th, 2005. Realized pregnant, Nov. 24th, 2005. Honeymoon Baby!!
N- Number of Siblings: 3 (2 brothers, 1 sister) all my friends and support system.
O- Oranges or Apples? Gala Apples, crisp and cold!
P- Phobias/Fears: Moving away from family and I still get up in the middle of the night to see if Bubbie's is breathing.
Q- Favorite Quote: "Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face."~Victor Hugo
R- Reasons to smile: Watching Bubbie's quietly playing and realizing everything is a learning experience for him, having a great job I love to go to, a extremely fortunate I have two families that would do anything for my new little family.
S- Season: Fall - there is just something about the mild chill when you only need a sweatshirt, the color of the trees, the smell of hot apple cider with cinnamon and of course Halloween
T- Tag Three: I tag Adventure's of an Awesome Mom, Crazy Thoughts, and Here in Idaho.
U- Unknown Fact About Me: I almost didn't graduate high school. Most of my teachers thought I didn't have the potential to do much so they didn't push me. I showed them all.
V – Vegetarian or Oppressor of Animals? Oppressor of animals- how could I do my low carb without some good old RED meat!
W- Worst Habit: I always drive to fast, I am always in a hurry to get nowhere.
X – X-rays or Ultrasounds? Ultrasound- I never had one till I was pregnant. I had to do a 12 week US for testing and I literally cried through out the whole thing. They were tears of joy. It was the very first time I say my baby and I could see his heart beating.
Y- Your Favorite Foods: Macaroni and cheese ( the homemade kind).
Z- Zodiac: Taurus- I am 100% BULL - just ask my husband.
A- Attached or Single? Totally attached, totally love at first sight!
B- Best Friend: First and for most my younger sister CD. Jane, since 8th grade - 23 years ago.
C- Cake or Pie: Pie, my dad make the best Cheese Pie a family tradition.
D- Drink of Choice: A nice LARGE glass of good red wine (Alla Salute!)
E- Essential Item: Mary Kay Waterproof Mascara.
F- Favorite Color: Anything that doesn't clash with the dark circle under my eyes
G- Gummi Bears or Worms? Gummi Worm - I think they count as protein on my low carb diet
H- Hometown: Grew up in Delaware. (Dela - Where?)
I- Indulgence: Dark Chocolate, good skin care products and getting my hair cut in a real Salon (I
only go every 4-5 months so G doesn't really mind the cost).
J- January or February: January- we have a tradition of going to the Shore and down on the beach on New Years day. I feel like I can't really start the year without walking barefoot in the sand when it is FREEZING out.
K- Kids: One, and trying for another.
L- Life is incomplete without: G, Bubbie's and all my family who have really helped us out in the past few months.
M- Marriage Date: Nov. 4th, 2005. Realized pregnant, Nov. 24th, 2005. Honeymoon Baby!!
N- Number of Siblings: 3 (2 brothers, 1 sister) all my friends and support system.
O- Oranges or Apples? Gala Apples, crisp and cold!
P- Phobias/Fears: Moving away from family and I still get up in the middle of the night to see if Bubbie's is breathing.
Q- Favorite Quote: "Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face."~Victor Hugo
R- Reasons to smile: Watching Bubbie's quietly playing and realizing everything is a learning experience for him, having a great job I love to go to, a extremely fortunate I have two families that would do anything for my new little family.
S- Season: Fall - there is just something about the mild chill when you only need a sweatshirt, the color of the trees, the smell of hot apple cider with cinnamon and of course Halloween
T- Tag Three: I tag Adventure's of an Awesome Mom, Crazy Thoughts, and Here in Idaho.
U- Unknown Fact About Me: I almost didn't graduate high school. Most of my teachers thought I didn't have the potential to do much so they didn't push me. I showed them all.
V – Vegetarian or Oppressor of Animals? Oppressor of animals- how could I do my low carb without some good old RED meat!
W- Worst Habit: I always drive to fast, I am always in a hurry to get nowhere.
X – X-rays or Ultrasounds? Ultrasound- I never had one till I was pregnant. I had to do a 12 week US for testing and I literally cried through out the whole thing. They were tears of joy. It was the very first time I say my baby and I could see his heart beating.
Y- Your Favorite Foods: Macaroni and cheese ( the homemade kind).
Z- Zodiac: Taurus- I am 100% BULL - just ask my husband.
Thursday, May 3, 2007
Finally!
Since Bubs was 4 months old he has been drooling like a facet. Everyone would always say "he must be teething, look at all that drool". Still no teeth.
Doctor said start solids, he doesn't need teeth, "but look how he is drooling, he must be teething". Still no teeth.
Cranky middle of the night fussing, drool, drool, drool. Still no teeth.
We almost gave up on him having teeth all together. I was worried he'd never get them and have to be fitted for "baby dentures".
Well, I'll be a monkey's uncle! Today I found a tooth. (Exactly 9 month 1 week) It's not that far up, but it is definitely a tooth and it is definitely in his mouth. I almost cried, because he was biting me when I realized he had a tooth that breached the surface.
Now that he has a nubbin of a tooth do I still have to cut up his the food? Just kidding!
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