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Wednesday, June 6, 2012

The Countdown

We had all my pre-operation visits today.  I'm very excited and ready to meet Bailee.  I'll give the bad news first:  My blood pressure was 122/80something.  It's still good but 80something is high for me.  The doctors didn't seem worried at all so I won't be.  I have been quite stressed lately so I'm shrugging off a high normal.  I've gained 3lbs since last visit bringing my weight to 255lb for a total pregnancy weight change of minus 13lbs.  That's a great overall loss but I'm still bummed.  I'm attributing the gain to drinking much more water (3-4 more bottles than usual).

The good news:  Bailee and I look great.  We're measuring at 42 weeks.  The doctors and me estimate that she is going to be a big baby.  I was thinking that she'd be right at the same measurements Jasper was (9.3lb, 22 1/4") or maybe a tad smaller because she's coming a week and a day earlier than Jasper and won't have as long to cook.  If I'm honest with myself she feels much larger than Jasper did.  She has her legs up under my boobs, I can feel her moving on both sides of my tummy and twisting her head around low in my hips.  All at the same time.  Yeah, If I'm honest with myself I think she'll be larger than Jasper was.  I'm going to guess 10lb 2oz and 23inches.  If I'm going to guess, might as well go big right?

After our doctor visit we went up to labor and delivery to do more pre-op paperwork.  We had done some downstairs too.  Then the anesthesiologist met us up there and we went through my extensive, horrible background.  Long story short:  He feels confident a spinal will work.  They are giving me drugs at the same time as the spinal to keep my heart rate up.  No waiting until it starts to crash.  It's either epinephrine or ephedrine.  I get those mixed up.  I'm pretty sure the doctors won't ...or at least I'm hoping, lol.  If I feel any pain at all, meaning the spinal isn't working, he will immediately intubate  and put me under general anesthesia.  I am extremely happy with this news.  I feel very confident things will go smoothly this time.  With them knowing my history and prepared for the worst I don't see how it can go wrong.

Next, we went on a mini tour of the labor and delivery wing.  I say mini tour because man is that place tiny!  The nurses seem kind and definitely willing to accommodate.  I hope Justin doesn't give everyone too hard of a time.  He can be slightly overprotective.  Debbie refers to him as a pitbull protecting us.  I must say that is completely and utterly accurate.

Only 5 days until we meet Bailee!




Because there are 5 days left I keep singing the beginning of this song.  I can't help myself.

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Pick-Me-Up

If I'm upset or need a pick-me-up my number one go to method is pampering.  Most of which includes good hygiene I should be doing more often anyways.  As most of you know I've been extremely stressed out lately and there seems to be no end in sight.  So tonight after Jasper went to bed I had some "me time".  What a difference it has made on my outlook.  Yes, there is still a million things to do and only a nano second to do them in.  But, I have faith they will get done in time.  It will take hard work and we'll be cutting it close but it will get done.

Tonight's pick-me-up:
#1  I took a nice luke warm shower.  I love luke warm showers.  Crazy, right?
#2  Scrubbed my body with pretty smelling soap.
#3  Washed my hair once and then put in deep conditioner.
#4  Shaved my legs and armpits while the conditioner did it's job.
#5  Rinsed out the conditioner and washed my upper body again because conditioner is a guaranteed way to get pimples everywhere.
#6  Twisted into funny positions so I could spend time scrubbing my feet.
#7  Shower was done so I gather supplies and head out to the living room.
#8  Put on a slinky pajama outfit, lay down a comfy blanket and get to work ...doing absolutely nothing naughty.
#9  Spray Thermasilk leave in conditioner/detangler and comb out hair.  For those interested, apparently Thermasilk is no more.  Now it appears to be Sunsilk?  Don't quote me on that.  I bought my bottle ages ago.
#10  Rub Infusium 23 Moister Replenisher all over my hair but especially at the ends.
#11  Brush it and play with it a little more.  I love my new hair.
#12  Use the foot scraper thingy on my feet until they feel smooth as a peach.
#13  Apply Liz scented lotion on my arms, hands, legs, feet, tummy and a little on my cleavage.
#14  Painted toenails hot pink.
#15  Painted fingernails two coats of a pretty purple.
#16  Apply nighttime moisturizer to my face.
#17  Spoiled myself with a bottle of cream soda.
 
All the while I was watching the 2012 MTV movie awards with my hottie Honey.  Did anyone else catch the bit with Joe Manganiello in a fireman's outfit?
Holy shit!  He is, hands down, my biggest celebrity crush ever.  That man is fucking hot!
It's been the best night I have had in a long time.

Monday, June 4, 2012

You ain't got no aliby, you ugly!

READ ME!!  So some people I know just had a babies.  I need to point out that this post was written and scheduled before they had their babies.  I feel the need to clarify that this wasn't about anyone's baby in particular.  Just newborns as a giant group.  I've been wondering if my newborn will be cute or ...newborn-ish.  I did the same thing with Jasper.  That's what inspired this post.  Not anyone's baby.

I know that what I'm about to say is terrible ...but I think most new babies are ugly.  I know I have a problem.  I've always thought this.  As I've grown up and had a baby of my own, with another on the way, I can honestly say it hasn't changed my opinion.  Most newborns are ugly.  There is the occasional cute new baby...but chances are it isn't yours.  I, of course, thought Jasper was a very cute newborn!  I still think he was a cute newborn.  But I'm willing to bet every mother thinks the same thing.  And most of them are freaking wrong.

So it gets me wondering if Bailee will be a cute newborn or if it will take a few weeks to become the beautiful little lady I know she will be.

When a baby is born they are often wrinkly, or puffy, bruised, some have cone heads, some have lumps, bumps, scrapes, scratches, patches of odd color, skin color is wonky, etc.  It's just the way it is.  Babies have a rough road getting out of the belly.  It's only expected they look like someone kicked their asses.

For the record, I do think that most kids are cute eventually.  For some it takes a few weeks, others a few months, and still others... well I'm sure they have adorable personalities. 

If you're calling me a monsterous bitch right now...

Who, in their right mind, calls babies fugly?!?

I'd have to agree with you. 

Please note:  I would never actually tell a person my true thoughts about their precious little bundle.  It doesn't matter if I think your kid is ugly or quite gorgeous.  The answer to any parent will always be some version of "what a cute kid".  

Lol, now I feel like Romy from Romy and Michele's High School Reunion.  When she's trying to get a job, tells a customer how nice the jacket looks on her, then turns and tells the prospective employer that she can sell the shit out of anything even though she's just saying bull.  The customer, of course, hears everything and now doesn't think she truly looks nice in the jacket.  Take a peak at about 2:30.


But seriously, I wasn't talking about your kid.  It was someone else's.

Sunday, June 3, 2012

Samantha


My sister, Samantha, said she was proud of me.  :D  That made my day.  I've always been a bigger person.  Still am.  But I've been eating better, doing more and making choices that make me happier.  I've lost 16lb so far this pregnancy.  Who knew that pregnancy was an awesome diet?  I'm sure I've actually lost more than that since the baby and waters and junk floating inside my belly weigh around 35lb.  I'm excited to see how I look after I have our little girl.

When looking in the mirror the other day and then at some pictures this is what went through my head, "Holy crap.  I can see my cheek bones and collar bone.  When the hell did that happen?  Fuck yeah!" 

I've been talking to Sam this whole time about how much weight I've lost and what my goals are for after baby.  She's my weight loss buddy.  The other day she told me that she noticed you could see my cheek bones and that she was proud of how well I was doing to reach my goals.  Aww, It still makes me smile.

Saturday, June 2, 2012

Medicine Cups

Jasper learned a new achievement today!  He can officially drink medicine out of a medicine cup.  We've always given it to him dropper by dropper and never really let him try it on his own.  For those who don't know, kids medicine is a messy, sticky disaster.

Today at Wal-mart I bought him some stuff for his bad chest cold.  It was the regular ol' cold that's been going around but it moved down into his chest two days ago and it's bad.  If his cough doesn't improve by Monday we're taking him to the doctor.

Anyways, we got out to the car and I wanted to get the medicine in him ASAP.  Trouble was, unless it's infant stuff they don't include a dropper.  So we gave it a shot.  It wasn't working at first.  He would get some on his tongue and then want to swallow.  About four times of doing that and he hadn't even made a dent.  I poured some in his mouth, he swallowed it and didn't spit any out.  Success!

I gave him a fever reducer just a half hour ago.  It was a piece of cake.  No mess at all and it only took him three sips!

Every day Jasper surprises me with his advances.  He's so smart and loving.  You should see him and his cousin, Kaidynce, play.  They share, hug, give kisses, play peek-a-boo, play tag.  It's adorable and oh so sweet.  We're raising some great kids.

Friday, June 1, 2012

Meow

Apparently Shrek is a huge hit in our house.  Jasper can talk you through the whole movie telling you which parts are funny and what's coming up.  He especially loves the beginning when Shrek is "cleaning" himself.  It's pretty adorable when Jasper gets into trouble now, too.

Me:  Jasper Nolan-Lee!  I said, "No".  It is not okay to throw things.
Jasper:  Kind of blank expression on face.  Eyes open wide and blinking slowly.
Me:  Aww, honey...


We figured out later he got that little look from Puss-In-Boots.  Those cute little kitten eyes that will get him whatever he wants.  Stinkin' ham!!!  And I fall for it every time.