I've noticed that everyone is crazy negative when it comes to pregnant ladies and new moms. Not in a "you suck" or outwardly mean way, but in the small comments that they probably think are funny but really are not.
For example:
"Well, I have an announcement. I'm pregnant!"
"Good luck with that! I was so miserable when I was pregnant. I would never do it again!"
Or when someone announces they are having twins
"Omg two babies? You are going to die!"
Or told to a coworker who has 2 under 2 (second was not planned)
"Two under two? I feel so bad for you. I just don't see how you can possibly cope."
Not exactly things that a person wants to hear if they are already stressed out or anxious about the pregnancy or being a new parent. Why can't people just go "Wow, congratulations! You will be such a great mom" or "Two under two? That's twice the cute baby toes!" or something just a little more positive.
My other rant of the day: Things you should never say to pregnant people
1) Wow, you look huge! (Gee thanks.)
2) Wow, you are so tiny! (holy crap does that mean the baby isn't growing?)
3) Enjoy your sleep now because once the baby is born you won't get any! (Great...I'm already getting up 4 times a night to pee and not sleeping more than 2 hours at a time)
4) Babies are hard work! (no shit Sherlock)
5) Babies are expensive! (again, really? I had no clue...)
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Sunday, June 5, 2011
A little bit more of me
Week 28 through 32
Week 33 and Week 34
(My mom and me at my shower. 34 weeks!
A bit of me
Here is my AW/transformation post, split into 2 posts because after manipulating the pictures I realized this is taking FOREVER!! It's amazing to look at the pictures from early on because I remember feeling just absolutely huge, whereas now I feel a bit awkward but not huge, even though I really am getting gigantic this late in the pregnancy. I'm also amazed to look back at the early pictures because I was really a lot thinner than I gave myself credit for! I had huge self esteem issues before the pregnancy and never though I was hot, or beautiful, or sexy. There was also something else to fix with my body. Since I became pregnant I love my body.
Weeks 8 through 11
Weeks 12 through 16
Weeks 8 through 11
Weeks 12 through 16
Weeks 17 through 22
Weeks 23 through 27
Nursery updates
Ok. I may have rearranged another 5 time since my last nursery update post. I think this is how I want it to be though!
The new and improved changing table area. The mobile is made of little metal sailboats and came from my grandparents! The mobile is over 60 years old and has hung over all of my aunts, my dad, my cousins, and me when I was little. you can see my pvc/pillowcase laundry basket as well. The little pink, blue, and green fabric bins were from the glorious Dollar Tree. They are pretty darn sturdy and you can't beat $1 storage baskets!
We have name letters! And a pretty quilt. My aunt made the quilt for Scott and I as a wedding present and I thought it would be perfect over the crib. I made the letters out of cotton fabric and non-toxic fiber fill so that they can turn into toys later. The camera angle makes them look a little off (I guestimated the distance between the letters anyway) so I might change it. It doesn't look quite that bad in person though.
Crib is in the same spot, and so is the chair (the wooden chair is coming out, it's just there as extra height to hang decorations and such). Next to the changing table is a laundry basket made out of pvc pipe and an old pillowcase, the other side has a trash can from Target ($6.99) and then a dresser that has followed me forever but is now painted green and yellow. The rug is suuuuper soft and I've had it since at least high school, maybe earlier.
The new and improved changing table area. The mobile is made of little metal sailboats and came from my grandparents! The mobile is over 60 years old and has hung over all of my aunts, my dad, my cousins, and me when I was little. you can see my pvc/pillowcase laundry basket as well. The little pink, blue, and green fabric bins were from the glorious Dollar Tree. They are pretty darn sturdy and you can't beat $1 storage baskets!
We have name letters! And a pretty quilt. My aunt made the quilt for Scott and I as a wedding present and I thought it would be perfect over the crib. I made the letters out of cotton fabric and non-toxic fiber fill so that they can turn into toys later. The camera angle makes them look a little off (I guestimated the distance between the letters anyway) so I might change it. It doesn't look quite that bad in person though.
My dad and Scott putting up the chair railing. I think it turned out pretty darn good myself!
Whew!
Really? A month since my last post? I need to get on that!
It's been an insanely busy month though. That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it! Here's a quick run-down of the last month, then I'll do some posts on what's going on in more detail.
Gestation Diabetes - The new diet has done some great great things. I had 2 high readings the first month and was able to pinpoint it to a specific food, so my doctor has dropped me down to a fasting test and then rotate testing with meals. So I only have to test twice a day now! Ah Dr...my fingers and my bank account thank you. Diabetes testing materials are not cheap, even with insurance. She also does not have me schedule for any additional tests and said that right now I'm healthier than a "regular" pregnant patient so there is no need to be worried about being high risk anymore.
Nursery - 99% done. Still some decorations to hang and paint to touch up (come on husband of mine!) but it's ready for the baby. At this point the only one who would notice the little things would be me, and something tells me I'm not going to have enough energy to notice them once the Berry joins us.
Speaking of the Berry - Holy crap we have 6 weeks until her due date! When the heck did that happen? Next week we're going to install the carseat in my car and go buy the rest of the needed items. We may also do a few more hospital practice runs so that H feels more comfortable with getting there when the time comes. Something tells me we're going to be calling mom to act as a navigator...
It's been an insanely busy month though. That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it! Here's a quick run-down of the last month, then I'll do some posts on what's going on in more detail.
Gestation Diabetes - The new diet has done some great great things. I had 2 high readings the first month and was able to pinpoint it to a specific food, so my doctor has dropped me down to a fasting test and then rotate testing with meals. So I only have to test twice a day now! Ah Dr...my fingers and my bank account thank you. Diabetes testing materials are not cheap, even with insurance. She also does not have me schedule for any additional tests and said that right now I'm healthier than a "regular" pregnant patient so there is no need to be worried about being high risk anymore.
Nursery - 99% done. Still some decorations to hang and paint to touch up (come on husband of mine!) but it's ready for the baby. At this point the only one who would notice the little things would be me, and something tells me I'm not going to have enough energy to notice them once the Berry joins us.
Speaking of the Berry - Holy crap we have 6 weeks until her due date! When the heck did that happen? Next week we're going to install the carseat in my car and go buy the rest of the needed items. We may also do a few more hospital practice runs so that H feels more comfortable with getting there when the time comes. Something tells me we're going to be calling mom to act as a navigator...
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