I twisted my own arm and took another pregnancy photo to share with all of you: 28.5 Weeks Pregnant I took this prior to my morning run, er, jog/fast walk. Lookin’ stylish in my maternity tank and runner’s tights, oh yeah. I’ve gotten most of what we need for baby boy… it’s just not here… Read More 28.5 Weeks = Bigger and Better + A Question On Car Seats
Today was a momentous day. Today, at nearly 27 weeks pregnant, I had to go up a size in my scrubs. The pants were still fitting semi-OK, but the top was t-i-g-h-t. Scrubs are great – they’re flexible and roomy – but even they have their limits! Also talked with my nurse manager, re: maternity… Read More A Momentous Day
My husband has been great throughout this pregnancy. Actually, he’s been fabulous. But he’s still a guy, and we all know that, typically, guys aren’t quite as good as girls when it comes to sensitivity. Chris is no different from the rest of his fellow man in this area. A few examples: – Asking me… Read More Stuff My Sweetie Says, or, “That Time My Husband Referred to me as an RV”
Thank you so much for the many congratulations and comments about our Kiwi baby boy. It really was amazing to lie on the table and see everything on the screen above me. The radiologist even did a few 3D images, which I have to say were just a bit strange but still cool 🙂 We… Read More Thanks 🙂
First off, everything looks healthy and just as it should. We are definitely right on track with an estimated date of delivery for June 6th. Our little baby was moving and kicking and swallowing and squirming – lots of activity! And thankfully, baby was cooperative and we were able to find out that we are… Read More We’re Having A…
Alright, alright… I’m doing something that I swore I wouldn’t do: I’m posting a photo of me, pregnant, on my blog. Ack! I’m making a face as I type this. I’ve never been a fan of “belly pics” for two reasons: (1) I hate the phrase “belly pic”, and (2) I don’t like having my… Read More A Real, Honest-to-Goodness Pregnancy Picture
Starting last week (week 17) I could feel the baby moving. It was the most amazing thing – I just sat there for awhile and thought, “Was that what I thought it was?” Pretty cool! It feels like a little tap-tap, as though the baby’s saying, “Hey guys – I’m in here!” And my response… Read More All Kinds of Movement!
Since we’re renting, our decorating options are a bit more limited than if we owned a home. The room that will eventually become the nursery has 3 light colored walls with 1 dark charcoal gray wall. It’s very “blah”. Since we can’t paint {and who the heck would want to with our 20 foot ceilings},… Read More Erupt Prints – More Nursery Designs!
Lately, my desire to grocery shop has gone out the door, down the stairs, into the elevator, and landed in the basement. Then, it’s been crushed by one of the cars backing out of the car-park and rolled like a tumbleweed onto the sidewalk, where it’s been further kicked around by passing pedestrians. Can you… Read More Grocery Shopping + Cooking
Picking up from the last post… I have to admit, learning about Labor & Delivery in New Zealand and the differences between here and in the States was the most surprising for me, especially the part about how soon you’re discharged after birth – 2 to 4 hours postpartum. Labor and Delivery Just like in… Read More Pregnancy in New Zealand – Labor & Delivery
Two big no-nos during pregnancy {advice for the spouse}: 1. Don’t ever ask your pregnant wife if she’s on some sort of “vomit diet” and is trying to lose weight before the big weight gain of the pregnancy {In Chris’ defense, he said he was sure the answer was “no”, but was concerned because “you… Read More Two Big No-Nos
Well, it was a crazy day right from the start… Woke up 5 times during the night: twice to get a drink, three times to go the bathroom {and throw up} Ran to catch the bus, only to be told that it was the wrong bus {this, despite the fact that it said it was… Read More The Sound We’ve Been Waiting For
One thing about moving to another country – all of your “go to” shops suddenly become a bit harder to find! I was a little discouraged by this until I started discovering the many great New Zealand based companies and designers out there. I was so excited when I stumbled across the StickyTiki shop. New… Read More Nursery Ideas – StickyTiki Wall Decals
Hey everyone – I’ve gotten a few questions regarding the differences between being pregnant in the US and being pregnant in NZ. Since I’ve never been pregnant in the US and this is my first time being pregnant in NZ, I can tell you right now that my comparisons aren’t going to be exhaustive, but… Read More Pregnancy in New Zealand
Chris has been really cute throughout the pregnancy. He has wanted to start a family since back when we were in Massachusetts. The first time he suggested it {on the drive home from grocery shopping one night}, I kinda/sorta/maybe/totally flipped out. We knew that we were moving to South Bend in a few months and… Read More Chris + Pregnancy
