Thursday, September 27, 2012

22 weeks

How far along: 22 weeks


How big is baby: the size of a papaya

Weight Gain/Loss: I honestley haven't been on the scale in about a week so who knows!

Maternity clothes: Maternity pants/and or shirts depending on the day.


Stretch marks: Nope


Sleep: Not so well, althought the last few nights have been better


Best Moment of the Week: cooler weather and rain I guess.


Movement: Yes! It is an amazing feeling- I'm sure I'll be tired of the kicks by the end, but I'm loving it now.


Symptoms: growing belly, insomnia


Food Cravings: Popcorn- air popped, no butter, no salt- I've eaten it 3 days this week


Gender: We'll find out in January or early February!


Labor Signs: None.


What I am Looking Forward too: The cooler temperatures, celebrating this miracle, getting the nursery together, and I know not baby related but......the holidays- I will admit I'm ready for some Christmas music :)

No picture again this week because our internet is not working at home.  I'll post a picture update when it is.

Any advice for first time parents?  I have been reading everything I can get my hands on, but feel like a fellow mom's advice is the best-

Friday, September 21, 2012

21 weeks

How far along: 21 weeks


How big is baby: the size of a pomagranet

Weight Gain/Loss: +3-5 lbs



Maternity clothes: Maternity pants/and or shirts depending on the day.


Stretch marks: Nope


Sleep: Horrible the last week. I've had heartburn that pretty much prevents laying flat for long periods of time.


Best Moment of the Week: A good report from MFM on Tuesday and seeing Tiny Ivy again.


Movement: Yes! More so at night when I'm relaxing after dinner, but I do feel it quite a bit throughout the day


Symptoms: growing belly, heartburn, insomnia


Food Cravings: Nothing really, haven't had many cravings since early on.


Gender: We'll find out in January or early February!


Labor Signs: None.


What I am Looking Forward too: Working on the baby's room and the fall season!

Thursday, September 20, 2012

I have to wonder....

I came across this post on Megan's blog and have to wonder if my dad saw this.  I think at some point someone must have mentioned it to him because reading through it, I think he did pretty much all of them with me!

50 Rules for Dads of Daughters

1. Love her mom. Treat her mother with respect, honor, and a big heaping spoonful of public displays of affection. When she grows up, the odds are good she’ll fall in love with and marry someone who treats her much like you treated her mother. Good or bad, that’s just the way it is. I’d prefer good.
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2. Always be there. Quality time doesn’t happen without quantity time. Hang out together for no other reason than just to be in each other’s presence. Be genuinely interested in the things that interest her. She needs her dad to be involved in her life at every stage. Don’t just sit idly by while she adds years to her life… add life to her years.
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3. Save the day. She’ll grow up looking for a hero. It might as well be you. She’ll need you to come through for her over and over again throughout her life. Rise to the occasion. Red cape and blue tights optional.
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4. Savor every moment you have together. Today she’s crawling around the house in diapers, tomorrow you’re handing her the keys to the car, and before you know it, you’re walking her down the aisle. Some day soon, hanging out with her old man won’t be the bees knees anymore. Life happens pretty fast. You better cherish it while you can.
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5. Pray for her. Regularly. Passionately. Continually.
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6. Buy her a glove and teach her to throw a baseball. Make her proud to throw like a girl… a girl with a wicked slider.
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7. She will fight with her mother. Choose sides wisely.
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8. Go ahead. Buy her those pearls.
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9. Of course you look silly playing peek-a-boo. You should play anyway.
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10. Enjoy the wonder of bath time.
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11. There will come a day when she asks for a puppy. Don’t over think it. At least one time in her life, just say, “Yes.”
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12. It’s never too early to start teaching her about money. She will still probably suck you dry as a teenager… and on her wedding day.
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13. Make pancakes in the shape of her age for breakfast on her birthday. In a pinch, donuts with pink sprinkles and a candle will suffice.
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14. Buy her a pair of Chucks as soon as she starts walking. She won’t always want to wear matching shoes with her old man.
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15. Dance with her. Start when she’s a little girl or even when she’s a baby. Don’t wait until her wedding day.
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16. Take her fishing. She will probably squirm more than the worm on your hook. That’s OK.
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17. Learn to say no. She may pitch a fit today, but someday you’ll both be glad you stuck to your guns.
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18. Tell her she’s beautiful. Say it over and over again. Someday an animated movie or “beauty” magazine will try to convince her otherwise.
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19. Teach her to change a flat. A tire without air need not be a major panic inducing event in her life. She’ll still call you crying the first time it happens.
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20. Take her camping. Immerse her in the great outdoors. Watch her eyes fill with wonder the first time she sees the beauty of wide open spaces. Leave the iPod at home.
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21. Let her hold the wheel. She will always remember when daddy let her drive.
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22. She’s as smart as any boy. Make sure she knows that.
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23. When she learns to give kisses, she will want to plant them all over your face. Encourage this practice.
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24. Knowing how to eat sunflower seeds correctly will not help her get into a good college. Teach her anyway.
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25. Letting her ride on your shoulders is pure magic. Do it now while you have a strong back and she’s still tiny.
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26. It is in her nature to make music. It’s up to you to introduce her to the joy of socks on a wooden floor.
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27. If there’s a splash park near your home, take her there often. She will be drawn to the water like a duck to a puddle.
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28. She will eagerly await your return home from work in the evenings. Don’t be late.
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29. If her mom enrolls her in swim lessons, make sure you get in the pool too. Don’t be intimidated if there are no other dads there. It’s their loss.
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30. Never miss her birthday. In ten years she won’t remember the present you gave her. She will remember if you weren’t there.
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31. Teach her to roller skate. Watch her confidence soar.
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32. Let her roll around in the grass. It’s good for her soul. It’s not bad for yours either.
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33. Take her swimsuit shopping. Don’t be afraid to veto some of her choices, but resist the urge to buy her full-body beach pajamas.
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34. Somewhere between the time she turns three and her sixth birthday, the odds are good that she will ask you to marry her. Let her down gently.
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35. She’ll probably want to crawl in bed with you after a nightmare. This is a good thing.
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36. Few things in life are more comforting to a crying little girl than her father’s hand. Never forget this.
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37. Introduce her to the swings at your local park. She’ll squeal for you to push her higher and faster. Her definition of “higher and faster” is probably not the same as yours. Keep that in mind.
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38. When she’s a bit older, your definition of higher and faster will be a lot closer to hers. When that day comes, go ahead… give it all you’ve got.
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39. Holding her upside down by the legs while she giggles and screams uncontrollably is great for your biceps. WARNING: She has no concept of muscle fatigue.
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40. She might ask you to buy her a pony on her birthday. Unless you live on a farm, do not buy her a pony on her birthday. It’s OK to rent one though.
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41. Take it easy on the presents for her birthday and Christmas. Instead, give her the gift of experiences you can share together.
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42. Let her know she can always come home. No matter what.
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43. Remember, just like a butterfly, she too will spread her wings and fly some day. Enjoy her caterpillar years.
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44. Write her a handwritten letter every year on her birthday. Give them to her when she goes off to college, becomes a mother herself, or when you think she needs them most.
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45. Learn to trust her. Gradually give her more freedom as she gets older. She will rise to the expectations you set for her.
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46. When in doubt, trust your heart. She already does.
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47. When your teenage daughter is upset, learning when to engage and when to back off will add years to YOUR life. If you succeed in doing this, tell me how.
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48. Ice cream covers over a multitude of sins. Know her favorite flavor.
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49. This day is coming soon. There’s nothing you can do to be ready for it. The sooner you accept this fact, the easier it will be.
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50. Today she’s walking down the driveway to get on the school bus. Tomorrow she’s going off to college. Don’t blink.
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I'm so fortunate to have a dad that is very involved in my life and has always been.  He's the same way with my brothers and my newphew and nieces!
 
PS If there are any blogs out there you love- I'd love to know.  I'm "newer" to blogging and am always searching for a good one!

Saturday, September 15, 2012

20 weeks-Half Way!

How far along: 20 weeks

How big is baby: the size of a banana
Weight Gain/Loss: According to the doctor's scale I am up a total of 3 lbs.


Maternity clothes: Maternity pants/and or shirts depending on the day.

Stretch marks: Nope

Sleep: Horrible the last week.  I've had heartburn that pretty much prevents laying flat for long periods of time.

Best Moment of the Week: Reaching the halfway point and hearing a very strong heartbeat at the doctor on Tuesday. 

Movement: Yes!  More so at night when I'm relaxing after dinner, but I do feel it quite a bit throughout the day

Symptoms: growing belly, heartburn, insomnia

Food Cravings: Nothing really, haven't had many cravings since early on.

Gender: We'll find out in January or early February!

Labor Signs: None.

What I am Looking Forward too: Working on the baby's room, putting the crib together that we picked up last weekend, and seeing things progress.

not a good picture but oh well!

Thursday, September 6, 2012

19 weeks

(not the best- I was getting ready for work! At least it's a picture though)

How far along: 19 weeks


How big is babythe size of a mango
 
Weight Gain/Loss: Down a few pounds/up a few pounds- depends on the day a time 


Maternity clothes: Maternity pants/and or shirts depending on the day.


Stretch marks: Nope


Sleep: I sleep but not well


Best Moment of the Week: almost half way. 


Movement: very slightly.  They depend on my position and aren't strong at all yet.


Symptoms: growing belly, heartburn just in the last few days.


Food Cravings: Apples- green tart, sour apples


Gender: We'll find out in January or early February!


Labor Signs: None.


What I am Looking Forward too: Hitting 20 weeks, my appointment next Tuesday.