Last Saturday was the baby shower my mom hosted for Jensen and I at Trio Cafe in Cottonwood. It was absolutely perfect and Jensen got so much stuff! The setting was perfect and it was exactly as I pictured it. I wanted everyone at the same table so we could all see each other, but be seated comfortably. My mom and Marissa had gotten there early and hung a cute banner and put out favors at the place settings. I had invited just over 20 people (including me and my momma) and 19 people were there. The huge table held 20 so it was perfect!
Jensen got some great gifts! Lots of clothes, some diapers, a boppy pillow (for feeding), his travel system and another car seat, bottles, blankets, diaper bag, lots of monkey decor for his room including lamp, clock, light switch cover, totes/baskets.
Corey and I got right to work that night as he put together the stroller and I went to town on everything else. I washed all the blankets and a load of colors and I can't believe how long it takes to put such small things away! Folding little onesies isn't as easy as I expected it to be! No wonder they say to wash some stuff before baby arrives!
This coming Saturday is my shower by Mama Jill and I really looking forward to it as well. She is catering Kneaders and I absolutely LOVE their sandwiches! My mom, Marissa, and Rylee are coming with.
This week I was going to meet with a pediatrician, Dr. Omura, but I decided to cancel it. I just asked a few questions to the receptionist and then had a co-worker who referred him answer the other ones. I just want to make sure I get Jensen a great doctor that all of us like. I got a massage with Ken last night so yet again I feel like I have been hit by a truck, but I am sure I will feel better tomorrow. My next doctor's appointment is this Friday -34 weeks today! I believe I go in two weeks again, at 36 weeks and then I start going once a week! I can't believe I am approaching the final stretch!
My school break will start 9/11 and that is what I am really counting down to. Classes have been rough and I feel like I am barely keeping up. Luckily I still have an A- in both, but it definitely hasn't been easy. I guess it is preparing me for what it will be like when I go back to school in October when Jensen is here. Not easy, but worth it.
Corey and I have been talking about trying for a house (again) around January and as much as I want a home I hope I am up for it. I was exhausted and frustrated the first time looking when we were planning our wedding. I can't imagine looking in the dead of winter, while working and going to school full time, and lugging Jensen around. Oh well, everything worth having comes at a price.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
If my body could talk
While I do say that I feel fabulous, because I do, I still feel a lot of aches and pains. I try not to complain about them as I signed up for this and I am trying to take it for everything it is worth. A lot of people can't get pregnant and they would probably do everything they could to feel the pains I feel now; to be where I am.
I have been extremely lucky not to have swelling, diabetes and other complications, but I still have a lot going on....
-I am getting a lot more headaches like I did in the first trimester. Not sure what causes this. Part of it may be that my posture is awful now and probably causing a lot more tension in my back/neck.
-I have some insane cramping in the front and back, but Dr. B assured me that they are BH contractions and they may become moer intense as time progresses. He also said it is due to babies growth and pressure on my hips/uterus.
-Hip pain. This one has to be one of the worst. I would think that by now my hips would stop hurting since they have become so wide already and I can't image them getting any bigger. I think it got worse when Jensen moved head-down.
-Sciatic pain. I take back the hip pain- this one is the worst. It starts in my lower back, through my butt, and down my leg. It is so sharp that I can't get comfortable and the pain won't go away. It even makes my leg numb.
-Leg cramps/Charlie Horses. These were really bad a few months ago and then calmed down, but they are back again. Luckily I have gotten used to them and they aren't happening as often as they were.
All of these pains are BEYOND worth it for getting an amazing little boy at the end. Jensen is far worth any pain I could experience to bring him into this world. I love you, Jensen, and I can't wait to meet you. 7 more weeks to go!
I have been extremely lucky not to have swelling, diabetes and other complications, but I still have a lot going on....
-I am getting a lot more headaches like I did in the first trimester. Not sure what causes this. Part of it may be that my posture is awful now and probably causing a lot more tension in my back/neck.
-I have some insane cramping in the front and back, but Dr. B assured me that they are BH contractions and they may become moer intense as time progresses. He also said it is due to babies growth and pressure on my hips/uterus.
-Hip pain. This one has to be one of the worst. I would think that by now my hips would stop hurting since they have become so wide already and I can't image them getting any bigger. I think it got worse when Jensen moved head-down.
-Sciatic pain. I take back the hip pain- this one is the worst. It starts in my lower back, through my butt, and down my leg. It is so sharp that I can't get comfortable and the pain won't go away. It even makes my leg numb.
-Leg cramps/Charlie Horses. These were really bad a few months ago and then calmed down, but they are back again. Luckily I have gotten used to them and they aren't happening as often as they were.
All of these pains are BEYOND worth it for getting an amazing little boy at the end. Jensen is far worth any pain I could experience to bring him into this world. I love you, Jensen, and I can't wait to meet you. 7 more weeks to go!
Monday, August 15, 2011
33 weeks
I can't believe this week marks week 33! Goes to show how time really flies
I had a doctors appointment last week and will continue to go every two weeks until 36 weeks when I start to go weekly. Last week the appointment went really well. I didn't gain any weight in two weeks, my blood pressure is still good, and baby is right on track. Dr. B and I are both very glad that I haven't experienced any swelling yet.
I am still seeing Ken every two weeks for massages and he is having to be more gentle in areas as I progress which sucks big time! The further along I get the more back/sciatic pain I get in and the less he can do to help. It is still definitely worth going! I have appointments scheduled with him until I am 38 weeks.
School is going pretty well, but very tiring. My science class (on the environment) is really boring and I am actually not doing that great in the class. I think I am avering B+ work. My humanities class (world religions) is going okay. I have no interest in these religions, but I am doing A to A- work in the class so I am not going to complain too much. I guess it is getting really hard to focus and remember things and that doesn't help for school work. Goes to show the dedication you have to have for this school! My school break if after these classes which ends on September 11th. I have four full weeks left until the break and then I plan to go back at the end of October.
My weekends have been packed with homework, family, pictures, more homework, and naps when I can squeeze them in. I haven't worked much on Jensen's room, but I plan to this week. Marissa finished his name sign and I am going to hang that this week. I also got some really cute monkey stickers to put above his crib and his dresser. I want to get those done this week as well. I think the only things I will personally need to buy/make are a tall lamp for the corner of his room and a car seat canopy to keep at the cold/wind/and creepy germy people.
This week should be pretty slow, but on Saturday is my baby shower from my mom. I am SOOOO Excited! We are doing it at the Trio restaurant by my office, which is one of my favorite places to eat. They have the best BLT sandwich and tomato soup. Right now it looks like about 20 of us will be there including me. The following week will be my shower thrown by Jill at her house and I think we are going to make a quilt for Jensen which sounds so fun and so cute!
Next week I have a doctors appt with Dr. B on Friday and that Tuesday I have an appointment to meet with Dr. Omura who is a pediatrician. Since we don't have other kids I have no idea who I want to treat Baby Jensen so I am going to interview this doctor who came recommended by a few people at the office. I figured if I don't like him now then I better find someone else because I want Jensen to get the best care and I want a doctor who will answer all of my crazy "new mom" questions.
United Way will round out August, which is my favorite week at work. I have already been working hard preparing our team basket (with Christine's help) and working on the balloon grams I do every year. I have all the ribbon at home and I am trying to cut pieces while relaxing and watching tv. I am a freak about being prepared and now that I am nesting it is even worse!
Can't wait to be one with school for a little while and have all the craziness calm down. I think it will be good for me and for Corey to relax a little more together before Jensen's arrival. I can celebrate Corey's 30th birthday without worrying about homework, etc.
I am definitely feeling anxious for Jensen to arrive, but I am definitely not wanting him to come early. I am just anxious to meet this little man who is growing and kicking me like crazy every day all day. Our son is going to be such a blessing and amazing addition into our family and I can't wait to meet him.
I had a doctors appointment last week and will continue to go every two weeks until 36 weeks when I start to go weekly. Last week the appointment went really well. I didn't gain any weight in two weeks, my blood pressure is still good, and baby is right on track. Dr. B and I are both very glad that I haven't experienced any swelling yet.
I am still seeing Ken every two weeks for massages and he is having to be more gentle in areas as I progress which sucks big time! The further along I get the more back/sciatic pain I get in and the less he can do to help. It is still definitely worth going! I have appointments scheduled with him until I am 38 weeks.
School is going pretty well, but very tiring. My science class (on the environment) is really boring and I am actually not doing that great in the class. I think I am avering B+ work. My humanities class (world religions) is going okay. I have no interest in these religions, but I am doing A to A- work in the class so I am not going to complain too much. I guess it is getting really hard to focus and remember things and that doesn't help for school work. Goes to show the dedication you have to have for this school! My school break if after these classes which ends on September 11th. I have four full weeks left until the break and then I plan to go back at the end of October.
My weekends have been packed with homework, family, pictures, more homework, and naps when I can squeeze them in. I haven't worked much on Jensen's room, but I plan to this week. Marissa finished his name sign and I am going to hang that this week. I also got some really cute monkey stickers to put above his crib and his dresser. I want to get those done this week as well. I think the only things I will personally need to buy/make are a tall lamp for the corner of his room and a car seat canopy to keep at the cold/wind/and creepy germy people.
This week should be pretty slow, but on Saturday is my baby shower from my mom. I am SOOOO Excited! We are doing it at the Trio restaurant by my office, which is one of my favorite places to eat. They have the best BLT sandwich and tomato soup. Right now it looks like about 20 of us will be there including me. The following week will be my shower thrown by Jill at her house and I think we are going to make a quilt for Jensen which sounds so fun and so cute!
Next week I have a doctors appt with Dr. B on Friday and that Tuesday I have an appointment to meet with Dr. Omura who is a pediatrician. Since we don't have other kids I have no idea who I want to treat Baby Jensen so I am going to interview this doctor who came recommended by a few people at the office. I figured if I don't like him now then I better find someone else because I want Jensen to get the best care and I want a doctor who will answer all of my crazy "new mom" questions.
United Way will round out August, which is my favorite week at work. I have already been working hard preparing our team basket (with Christine's help) and working on the balloon grams I do every year. I have all the ribbon at home and I am trying to cut pieces while relaxing and watching tv. I am a freak about being prepared and now that I am nesting it is even worse!
Can't wait to be one with school for a little while and have all the craziness calm down. I think it will be good for me and for Corey to relax a little more together before Jensen's arrival. I can celebrate Corey's 30th birthday without worrying about homework, etc.
I am definitely feeling anxious for Jensen to arrive, but I am definitely not wanting him to come early. I am just anxious to meet this little man who is growing and kicking me like crazy every day all day. Our son is going to be such a blessing and amazing addition into our family and I can't wait to meet him.
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