I wished for fall weather and now I need a new coat! :)
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Glucose, Target and OCTOBER???
Blog Post by Kati:
I went and did my glucose test yesterday. It was a little irritating as I had to leave work early to go drink sugar water and sit for an hour. But it is done. I assume I'll hear from them if there is a problem.
And it is October on Thursday??? How did that happen? I like to do mental calendar math a lot to gauge how time is moving. So the other day I figured out that it is the same amount of time from now back to when I was in Colorado at the end of June as it is from now until the baby is born. And Colorado doesn't seem that long ago!
I keep getting comments from people on how huge they think the baby is going to be (based on how big my belly is now). Do I really look that big? I don't feel like I'm extraordinarily huge... the baby is just growing fast! :)
We went to register and Target on Sunday and were not too impressed. They don't have a whole lot of stuff (compared to Babies R Us, which is probably an unfair comparison) and it took them forever to figure out the registering gun for us. But we did it. I'm sure we'll have to add stuff because I have no idea if we have all of our bases covered. We tried to be somewhat methodical by using the list that Babies R Us gave us, but there is a TON of stuff on that list that they claim all new parents HAVE to have...and I'm a little skeptical. So we'll see. We didn't register for everything on the list. And we were still pretty random since we both have NO idea.
Work is ramping up so I usually am up early stressing about various things. But it is kind of nice to get out of bed with a little time to putz around on the computer and relax before having to get ready for the day. Already this Tuesday is off to a better start than last Tuesday, when I couldn't breathe out of my nose and was miserable. :)
I went and did my glucose test yesterday. It was a little irritating as I had to leave work early to go drink sugar water and sit for an hour. But it is done. I assume I'll hear from them if there is a problem.
And it is October on Thursday??? How did that happen? I like to do mental calendar math a lot to gauge how time is moving. So the other day I figured out that it is the same amount of time from now back to when I was in Colorado at the end of June as it is from now until the baby is born. And Colorado doesn't seem that long ago!
I keep getting comments from people on how huge they think the baby is going to be (based on how big my belly is now). Do I really look that big? I don't feel like I'm extraordinarily huge... the baby is just growing fast! :)
We went to register and Target on Sunday and were not too impressed. They don't have a whole lot of stuff (compared to Babies R Us, which is probably an unfair comparison) and it took them forever to figure out the registering gun for us. But we did it. I'm sure we'll have to add stuff because I have no idea if we have all of our bases covered. We tried to be somewhat methodical by using the list that Babies R Us gave us, but there is a TON of stuff on that list that they claim all new parents HAVE to have...and I'm a little skeptical. So we'll see. We didn't register for everything on the list. And we were still pretty random since we both have NO idea.
Work is ramping up so I usually am up early stressing about various things. But it is kind of nice to get out of bed with a little time to putz around on the computer and relax before having to get ready for the day. Already this Tuesday is off to a better start than last Tuesday, when I couldn't breathe out of my nose and was miserable. :)
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Vikings/Weddings
Blog Post By Chris:
Well the Vikings are now 3-0. Hopefully they can keep up the win streak. Yesterday we went down to Lanesboro, MN for Sarah and Nathan's wedding. Nathan is Big Dave's younger, better looking brother. The wedding was awesome! They got married in Bethlehem Lutheran Church (a good start, just like us), and then they had the reception in this old barn. It was a very cool atmosphere, and the majority of the food was grown from the organic farm Nathan and Sarah work at. All in all it was a great wedding and we had a lot of fun seeing the Wicks and Hyndman families. And one last thing. My golf game is finally taking a turn for the better. I posted a good score this morning, but could have definitely shot lower (I had 7 birdie putts today, but couldn't convert). For those of you who have played with me in the last month, you know how good my putting has been. It was a frustrating day on the greens.
So long for now.
Well the Vikings are now 3-0. Hopefully they can keep up the win streak. Yesterday we went down to Lanesboro, MN for Sarah and Nathan's wedding. Nathan is Big Dave's younger, better looking brother. The wedding was awesome! They got married in Bethlehem Lutheran Church (a good start, just like us), and then they had the reception in this old barn. It was a very cool atmosphere, and the majority of the food was grown from the organic farm Nathan and Sarah work at. All in all it was a great wedding and we had a lot of fun seeing the Wicks and Hyndman families. And one last thing. My golf game is finally taking a turn for the better. I posted a good score this morning, but could have definitely shot lower (I had 7 birdie putts today, but couldn't convert). For those of you who have played with me in the last month, you know how good my putting has been. It was a frustrating day on the greens.
So long for now.
Confusing Messages
Blog Post By Chris:
Sometimes people say things and different people interpret it a different way. Let's say for instance I say that a catch a football player made was sick. Some would take it to mean that the play was awesome, and others would take it as the play was gross. You see what I am saying. Any need for further explanation? Good. So I have been noticing lately that sometimes The same saying can make a difference between a couple, and a soon to be family.
When Kati says that she is excited for bed, that statement meant something different 6 months ago.
When Kati says I need to take my bra off, that statement meant something different 6 months ago.
When Kati says "Pick up your clothes, clean the dishes, vacuum the basement..." Wait that's still the same as it was 6 months ago.
You can see how some of these messages can be very confusing to me. But I am slowly converting my mind into being a responsible adult :)
Sometimes people say things and different people interpret it a different way. Let's say for instance I say that a catch a football player made was sick. Some would take it to mean that the play was awesome, and others would take it as the play was gross. You see what I am saying. Any need for further explanation? Good. So I have been noticing lately that sometimes The same saying can make a difference between a couple, and a soon to be family.
When Kati says that she is excited for bed, that statement meant something different 6 months ago.
When Kati says I need to take my bra off, that statement meant something different 6 months ago.
When Kati says "Pick up your clothes, clean the dishes, vacuum the basement..." Wait that's still the same as it was 6 months ago.
You can see how some of these messages can be very confusing to me. But I am slowly converting my mind into being a responsible adult :)
Friday, September 25, 2009
Cauliflower
Blog Post by Kati:
Week 27 info:
This week, your baby weighs almost 2 pounds (like a head of cauliflower) and is about 14 1/2 inches long with her legs extended. She's sleeping and waking at regular intervals, opening and closing her eyes, and perhaps even sucking her fingers. With more brain tissue developing, your baby's brain is very active now. While her lungs are still immature, they would be capable of functioning — with a lot of medical help — if she were to be born now. Chalk up any tiny rhythmic movements you may be feeling to a case of baby hiccups, which may be common from now on. Each episode usually lasts only a few moments, and they don't bother her, so just relax and enjoy the tickle.
We had a doctor's appointment today. I didn't do the glucose test today, but need to go in early next week to do it. Baby Goose was moving around a lot today so we were able to hear her movements along with the heartbeat. The doctor thought she might have had the hiccups, too. We're now at the stage where we go to the doctor every 2 weeks instead of every 4 weeks. It is hard to believe there is only 13 weeks left!
Here is a picture that was taken of us last weekend at a family friend's wedding. Just thought I'd post it for those who don't see us very often to see the baby bump- though I'm wearing a black dress that is slimming...haha. Not really! We actually have 2 more weddings to go to in the next couple of weeks. It will be a busy fall.
We just booked a long weekend to Chicago for the middle of October when I have a day off of school. My sister Laura lives there and I'm excited to be able to visit her and her boyfriend Drew one more time before the baby comes! It will be a nice little getaway. We're flying there-thankfully my doc said it was just fine.
I'm almost back to normal- still stuff in my nose but it is livable. I'm glad to have the weekend to relax a little!
Week 27 info:
This week, your baby weighs almost 2 pounds (like a head of cauliflower) and is about 14 1/2 inches long with her legs extended. She's sleeping and waking at regular intervals, opening and closing her eyes, and perhaps even sucking her fingers. With more brain tissue developing, your baby's brain is very active now. While her lungs are still immature, they would be capable of functioning — with a lot of medical help — if she were to be born now. Chalk up any tiny rhythmic movements you may be feeling to a case of baby hiccups, which may be common from now on. Each episode usually lasts only a few moments, and they don't bother her, so just relax and enjoy the tickle.
We had a doctor's appointment today. I didn't do the glucose test today, but need to go in early next week to do it. Baby Goose was moving around a lot today so we were able to hear her movements along with the heartbeat. The doctor thought she might have had the hiccups, too. We're now at the stage where we go to the doctor every 2 weeks instead of every 4 weeks. It is hard to believe there is only 13 weeks left!Here is a picture that was taken of us last weekend at a family friend's wedding. Just thought I'd post it for those who don't see us very often to see the baby bump- though I'm wearing a black dress that is slimming...haha. Not really! We actually have 2 more weddings to go to in the next couple of weeks. It will be a busy fall.
We just booked a long weekend to Chicago for the middle of October when I have a day off of school. My sister Laura lives there and I'm excited to be able to visit her and her boyfriend Drew one more time before the baby comes! It will be a nice little getaway. We're flying there-thankfully my doc said it was just fine.I'm almost back to normal- still stuff in my nose but it is livable. I'm glad to have the weekend to relax a little!
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
New Look
Blog Post by Kati:
I got bored by the green and yellow dots and thought we needed some more pink. :)
Off to bed...the days and weeks are flying by!
I got bored by the green and yellow dots and thought we needed some more pink. :)
Off to bed...the days and weeks are flying by!
My Nose: The Update...and other blessings
Blog Post by Kati:
Thank you to everybody for the positive thoughts and wishes that were sent my way. I am better today. I only got up maybe 4 times last night instead of 8 or 9, so that was a big improvement from the start! The gunk is slowly working its way out of my system so I should be fine in a couple of days. I feel a little sheepish reading over my last blog entry, but that is what blogging is, right? Just being real...
Chris' grandparents brought over a Neti Pot for me to try, so I just did it. And I feel better already! It is a very funny feeling to be bent over the sink with one nostril down and a mini tea-pot looking thing stuck in the other one and have the solution work its way through one nasal passage and down through the other, but it seems to be working! So thanks, Grandma and Grandpa G! :)
In addition to that, Chris' sister Cathleen brought us over dinner tonight which is currently in the oven. She makes awesome enchiladas and it will be nice to have a homemade meal that I don't have to do anything for! Thanks Cathleen! :)
Once again I'm reminded that our support system is absolutely amazing...so many blessings!
We go to the doctor again on Friday. I think it is the glucose test, so I'll be drinking a big sugared drink before some fun blood work. I can't believe we're heading into the third trimester!!!
Thank you to everybody for the positive thoughts and wishes that were sent my way. I am better today. I only got up maybe 4 times last night instead of 8 or 9, so that was a big improvement from the start! The gunk is slowly working its way out of my system so I should be fine in a couple of days. I feel a little sheepish reading over my last blog entry, but that is what blogging is, right? Just being real...
Chris' grandparents brought over a Neti Pot for me to try, so I just did it. And I feel better already! It is a very funny feeling to be bent over the sink with one nostril down and a mini tea-pot looking thing stuck in the other one and have the solution work its way through one nasal passage and down through the other, but it seems to be working! So thanks, Grandma and Grandpa G! :)
In addition to that, Chris' sister Cathleen brought us over dinner tonight which is currently in the oven. She makes awesome enchiladas and it will be nice to have a homemade meal that I don't have to do anything for! Thanks Cathleen! :)
Once again I'm reminded that our support system is absolutely amazing...so many blessings!
We go to the doctor again on Friday. I think it is the glucose test, so I'll be drinking a big sugared drink before some fun blood work. I can't believe we're heading into the third trimester!!!
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