In my dream, the baby had just been born. I was still in the hospital and I was feeding it from a bottle. Then, in a flash of panic, I realized that I was supposed to breast feeding! So, in order to breast feed, I had to detach my boob and soak it in warm water to get the milk flowing. After it soaked, I simply reattached it, and everything worked well....that's as much as I can remember.
And it wasn't painful or traumatic. It just was; very matter of fact.
Very Strange!
*****
I think the nausea is waning....this weekend I felt pretty good. I realized that I got icky waves of nausea when I was tired. So, I need to remember that naps are my friends. Maybe I'm turning a corner.
*****
Baked potatoes are definitely a good thing...they help calm my stomach. Who knew?
Monday, October 16, 2006
Friday, October 13, 2006
Comfort
Today is casual Friday and most everyone wears jeans. And today, I'm wearing maternity jeans. And I can't remember ever feeling more comfortable in a pair of jeans! Why have I been trying to stuff myself into my regular work clothes?
The word is out at work. People have been coming up to me all day saying Congratulations! This is really fun. Everyone is adding their two cents about having babies, and it's been really lovely. One woman told me that her grown up son said to her the other day, "Mom, if you didn't have kids, you'd be rich, huh?" To which she replied, "There is nothing else I would have rather done with my life."
Isn't that so sweet.
Except for the couple waves of nausea and the nap in my car, I'm having a good day. And I think Jackson/Addison is too.
The word is out at work. People have been coming up to me all day saying Congratulations! This is really fun. Everyone is adding their two cents about having babies, and it's been really lovely. One woman told me that her grown up son said to her the other day, "Mom, if you didn't have kids, you'd be rich, huh?" To which she replied, "There is nothing else I would have rather done with my life."
Isn't that so sweet.
Except for the couple waves of nausea and the nap in my car, I'm having a good day. And I think Jackson/Addison is too.
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
First Craving....
I didn't really think I had any cravings yet, but I do...and it's not a healthy one: McDonald's chicken Mcnuggets!! I know...yuck! I haven't eaten them since junior high, but one day a few weeks ago, they were on the dollar menu and I was starving, so I got them...and they were so good. And yes, I'm well aware that they aren't even made from chicken, but for some reason, they are yummy!! With BBQ sauce...it's like the best meal ever.
I know it's a craving because I tried some chicken nuggets from Wendy's yesterday and they were NOT the same!!! They tasted nasty! So, Jackson/Addison, I'd rather have had you crave lobster or steak or even mac and cheese, but I'll take the little high I get after scarfing down a six-pack...of nuggets!
I know it's a craving because I tried some chicken nuggets from Wendy's yesterday and they were NOT the same!!! They tasted nasty! So, Jackson/Addison, I'd rather have had you crave lobster or steak or even mac and cheese, but I'll take the little high I get after scarfing down a six-pack...of nuggets!
These boots may be made for walkin', but this body sure ain't
So, I told Eric yesterday that I was going on a walk after work, no matter what. I was determined! I walked into the house and changed clothes, grabbed Guinness and we were off. I didn't feel great, but everything I've read says walking, or exercising will make me feel better...um, don't believe everything you read.
It started off nice. I didn't start breathing hard until, like 6 minutes into the leisurely walk, instead of 5. And then we kept walking and walking and by the end, when Eric went to hold my hand I just screamed, "Don't touch me! I can't hold your hand and walk at the same time."
Irrational, I know, but it was a LONG walk, like 45 minutes.
When I got home, I fell asleep....Eric had to wake me before he left for work...otherwise I'd probably still be sleeping!
But I'm going to try again today. Gotta keep trying, right?
*****
The maternity clothes fairy left a package on my doorstep last night, via the post office, and Cousin Beatryce in Texas. She sent me a huge box of clothes! And they are all so cute! There is this pink velour jogging suit with a top that says BABY in crystals. Jackson's mama is going to be dressed in style...shall we say I'll be fashionably pregnant!!!
It started off nice. I didn't start breathing hard until, like 6 minutes into the leisurely walk, instead of 5. And then we kept walking and walking and by the end, when Eric went to hold my hand I just screamed, "Don't touch me! I can't hold your hand and walk at the same time."
Irrational, I know, but it was a LONG walk, like 45 minutes.
When I got home, I fell asleep....Eric had to wake me before he left for work...otherwise I'd probably still be sleeping!
But I'm going to try again today. Gotta keep trying, right?
*****
The maternity clothes fairy left a package on my doorstep last night, via the post office, and Cousin Beatryce in Texas. She sent me a huge box of clothes! And they are all so cute! There is this pink velour jogging suit with a top that says BABY in crystals. Jackson's mama is going to be dressed in style...shall we say I'll be fashionably pregnant!!!
Monday, October 09, 2006
Heartbeat
So, the coolest thing happened last Tuesday. Eric and I heard the baby's heartbeat. I was so unprepared for the emotion of it all...I cried and Eric just squeezed my hand. It was SO fast...160 beats a minute. It was like he was saying, "Hi Mom and Dad. I'm doing my best to grow nice and strong and healthy for you!"
Eric said, "Man, I knew something was in there, but hearing the heartbeat was like having him introduce himself to us."
It was really cool, and definitely needed, because the last few weeks have been really tough, for both Eric and me. I'm still battling nausea and Eric has been extremely busy with the club's opening. So, it was a much needed change of pace to be able to hear our baby's heart beating. I think, subconsciously, I relaxed a little bit too, knowing that all is well.
MY RANDON THOUGHTS
My clothes definitely don't fit anymore...but I'm trying. I have two skirts that fit around the tummy...but they are getting shorter and shorter.
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Uncle Marcus is really excited, which is really fun. He has lots of nieces and nephews on Shelly's side of the family, but this will be the first Harris/Zajkowski nephew/niece. He's the first person whose actually patted my baby belly...of course, being the sister, I thought he was reaching out to hit me, so when he gently touched Jackson/Addison, I was shocked. But I don't think I would react too kindly if a stranger did that.
*****
Uncle Shane just looked at me and said, "Dang, you're already getting big!" Um, thanks Shane. I know you're 6'3", but I'm pretty sure that me and Jackson/Addison can take you!
*****
Um, I watched a video of a natural birth the other day....yeah, I don't know why I watched it either...and, um, I don't like the way this whole thing's going to end. I really didn't do my research on this saga's ending, and that didn't look like something I'd sign up for. So, I told Eric he could do that part. I'll do this first nine months and he can do, what, a day? I think that's fair!
Eric said, "Man, I knew something was in there, but hearing the heartbeat was like having him introduce himself to us."
It was really cool, and definitely needed, because the last few weeks have been really tough, for both Eric and me. I'm still battling nausea and Eric has been extremely busy with the club's opening. So, it was a much needed change of pace to be able to hear our baby's heart beating. I think, subconsciously, I relaxed a little bit too, knowing that all is well.
MY RANDON THOUGHTS
My clothes definitely don't fit anymore...but I'm trying. I have two skirts that fit around the tummy...but they are getting shorter and shorter.
*****
Uncle Marcus is really excited, which is really fun. He has lots of nieces and nephews on Shelly's side of the family, but this will be the first Harris/Zajkowski nephew/niece. He's the first person whose actually patted my baby belly...of course, being the sister, I thought he was reaching out to hit me, so when he gently touched Jackson/Addison, I was shocked. But I don't think I would react too kindly if a stranger did that.
*****
Uncle Shane just looked at me and said, "Dang, you're already getting big!" Um, thanks Shane. I know you're 6'3", but I'm pretty sure that me and Jackson/Addison can take you!
*****
Um, I watched a video of a natural birth the other day....yeah, I don't know why I watched it either...and, um, I don't like the way this whole thing's going to end. I really didn't do my research on this saga's ending, and that didn't look like something I'd sign up for. So, I told Eric he could do that part. I'll do this first nine months and he can do, what, a day? I think that's fair!
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