April Pictures

Springtime means worms!

An intergenerational fundraising basketball game at the Shoreham school.  Joseph was too young to play so he got to help operate the school board.  Lots of fun!

A 3-D puzzle that Joseph and I had worked on at the library for quite some time.  I would never have worked on this but Joseph begged me and then I got super into it!  We were very proud when we finally finished it!

Springtime also mean baseball!

And collecting water bugs!

“Rookie ball!”  Yay! (They changed up the leagues this year so it goes T-ball, Rookie ball, then Minors and Majors.)

And my trip to NYC.  I was very impressed by the shopping choices!  I didn’t take many pictures, but had a wonderful time with Jordyn, Tom, and Carol.  We enjoyed lots of great food, fun times, some clothes shopping, and night out at a comedy club (a first for me), some jewelry making, a little sleeping in, walking around the city, our WMF Foundation meeting at a country club and more.  It was so much fun and I am very grateful to the Wells!

Central park—about a 20 minute walk from Tom and Carol’s apartment.

My train ride home

Granpa Bernie and Joseph picked me up and we enjoyed our first creeme of the year!!!

While I was gone Brad started the new garage! 

Weeks 24 & 25

Weeks 24&25 update-5/9/13

How big is baby? The size of a cauliflower. (Kind of weird—the week before said cantaloupe).

Appointment Updates: We had an appointment about two weeks ago, but nothing much happens at appointment right now. Weight, blood pressure, answer questions, measure the tummy, and listen to the heartbeat. The Dr. was pretty awesome with Joseph and let him operate the doopler to listen to the heartbeat which was very touching. He loved it—so much so he forgot to complain about not knowing the gender. I think the heartbeat was 154, but not exactly sure.

Best Moment of the week: Probably our family birthday party! It was beautiful weather, a lot of family made it, and I loved having everyone together

Sleep: Mostly sleeping well, though if I am stressed about something (some work stress and a little about putting on parties) I end of having trouble sleeping, which is not normal for me. A couple of times I have awoke at about three and not been able to go back to sleep. It is very frustrating when it happens!

Food aversions: Not a one. Funny how that changed! My gag reflex is totally back to normal (which means I don’t really have one). This is good for my life since I deal with lots grossness (compost, cat puke, baby poop, spit-up, etc. . .).

Food cravings: All food! I eat a ton of fruit because I am always hungry. ehhh

Symptoms:  Getting big, and using the bathroom a lot. I feel like I have to pee all the time. Also acne. Major boo. Oh and I think I am extra hot all the time. We have had extremely hot weather (for May in Vermont—70s and 80s with intense sun) and I was not a fan at all. I don’t really like super hot weather to begin with and I have hardly any summery clothes that fit. Not fun. Oh, and my feet even got a little swollen, which never happened last time. L

Maternity clothes: Definitely. I actually have kept wearing non-maternity clothes, especially lately because it has been so hot and I don’t have very many summery maternity clothes. But I think it is time to give up on most non-maternity clothes. I wore a shirt yesterday that I see now did not fit. Mistake.

Weight: Not good. Up about 18 pounds. I was so good in the beginning and now it is just booming.

Mommy movement: Not as good. I got really busy with all the birthday stuff going on and haven’t made it a priority. Also it was so hot I bailed on walks at work, though I still snuck in a few.

Baby movement: Still comes and goes, but very busy today! Like hours of movement today. It is really funny sometimes trying to put kids to sleep at work and this baby is kick, kick, kicking away. There is one little girl at work who obsesses with my baby and will do pretty much anything to be able to be with me (which is useful since she can be very challenging). I can also watch my tummy move now!

Gender: Still a mystery. I’ve gotten some carrying high comments lately (traditionally carrying higher is thought to indicate a girl), but there is also no question that many things about this pregnancy are very similar to last time (might indicate boy) such as my humongous-ness and acne. I don’t have any strong intuition as to what it is.

What I miss: EATING THE DOUGH WHILE BAKING. So frustrating to bake and not be able to indulge. Seriously, it’s torture!

What I am looking forward to: Bigger, stronger, healthier baby. Another appointment. Getting closer to the end.

Getting ready for baby: Haven’t done much more lately. I did attend one childbirth class and am talking with a potential doula. I did start a list of what I am looking for. But it only has two things: moby wrap and co-sleeper. And I’ve already found a friend who is passing on their moby. No real name progress. This child will be lucky if we ever decide on a name!

Six!

I guess I should have posted this on Monday, but my boy has now reached six!!

(The weird stuff on his hands is some kind of caulking because he was helping dad with the new house.)

Weeks 22 and 23

Weeks 22&23 update-4/11/13

How big is baby? The size of a grapefruit! Oh yay, sounding more substantial ;-)

Appointment Updates: Tomorrow!

Best Moment of the week: Joseph and I are both on vacation this week and it has been wonderful.  Beautiful weather, relaxing, sleeping in (7:30!!), walking in the woods, Kidspace playground, old friends, baseball, a museum (ECHO), some shopping, creemes, cleaning, organizing, bike riding, building and excavating next door, holding hands, reading books, and getting rid of tons of stuff . . . Vacation feels like time to regroup and take a deep breath, which was much needed. Oh and I finished up work early last week to travel to NY with friends. Lots of fun as well for me, plus two overnights with grandparents, fishing, building with Dad and more adventures for Joseph.  Thanks for helping out everyone!

Sleep: A couple times not so great. Last night our fan broke and it was probably 50 out and I was SO HOT I couldn’t sleep. Not quite sure how I am going to make it through the summer . . .

Food aversions: None.

Food cravings: Just my normal love of all food. ehhh

Symptoms:  Big tummy—big enough that it seems pretty clear to everyone that I am pregnant. This makes me very happy! Some hip pain in the morning. Need to pee a lot.

Maternity clothes: No question. I had been trying to make use of some of my normal clothes because I realized I wouldn’t be able to for long. Now they really don’t fit!

Weight: Boo. Up 15 pounds. Too much. But oh well. I might have to delete this section of the survey.

Mommy movement: Really working on lots of walks. Last week it was nice and we went on lots of walks at work. I look forward to that trend continuing.

Baby movement: Sometimes tons, sometimes not as much, which totally freaks me out.

Gender: ?

What I miss: Coffee.

What I am looking forward to: Hearing the heartbeat tomorrow!

Getting ready for baby: It is starting to seem more real for me! I went through Joseph’s closet (where most baby related items are stored) and sorted what I have left from him (I kept a large tote of his clothes each year, just in case, and some of his favorite toys, books, and stuffed animals). Since we don’t know the gender, are moving soon after baby is born, and don’t like to spend lots of money we aren’t planning on buying much. I didn’t last time either and we were fine! Of course it helps that family and friends are very generous with gifts and hand-me-downs. I am also planning on looking for a doula, taking a childbirth class, and doing lots of reading, to try and prepare for a better birth experience. This isn’t particularly “fun” for me, since the idea of birth completely freaks me out after my last experience and is all wrapped up with negative emotions, but I am doing my best. Most importantly I am TRYING to convince myself that a healthy baby and momma are the #1 most important thing.

Next appointment: Tomorrow. Joseph is coming with me (because it is school vacation) and he said today that he is going to get the Dr. to tell him the gender! So cute. Of course he can’t, because it isn’t written anywhere in my paper work and my Dr. doesn’t know (she didn’t do the ultrasound). Love the suspense.

Here is a picture I found from last time at 23 weeks—one of the few since I didn’t take many pictures.  I love this one, but it is a little scary since I am already so much bigger than that!

March pics—early SPRING!!

Collecting sap

We boiled twice this year and made a gallon each time.  It’s a lot fun!

Taking a break from boiling for the annual Chili Fest!

Working on some driving skills

And proud of his bubble blowing skills!  (That took a lot of hard work and dealing with frustration.)

Drawing with grandfather Bob and cousin Jasper during a little get-together at Bob’s house.

A walk with grandpa behind his house

Climbing some “cliffs”

Snowday fun.  (Our snowdays are pretty lame these days, but it’s still fun to have a day off!)  A snowman with a mohowk!

Doing some exploring by our house.  This little stream has been providing lots of entertainment lately.

Working on a puzzle with grandpa Bernie at the Shoreham library.

A walk with cousins behind Bernie’s house.

Love these pictures of the cousins—even if Joseph really didn’t want to have his picture taken.

Looking out over the real cliffs—the ones where Bernie hurt himself a couple years ago.

Playing at our house

On one of Grandpa Fred’s new horses.  This is just after the horse bit Joseph, because Joseph wasn’t feeding him right.  I was glad and proud that he was able to get over his fright!

Easter!  Yay. 

Dying eggs

Looking for eggs

The egg hunters

Checking out their loot.

Brad helping his mom in the kitchen!

Easter baskets (actually bags).

Our beautiful eggs.

Only photo I took of our Easter get-together with my family.  But, as usual, it was lots of fun and so nice to so everyone.

Seems funny to post these pictures when it was very warm and sunny today!  It is definitely spring now and such beautiful weather—we are on vacation this week and loving it!