Too Much Birthday?
November 30, 2007 | Filed Under Uncategorized | 11 Comments
Baking Day
November 29, 2007 | Filed Under Uncategorized | 17 Comments
Sometimes I just can’t stop…
I was wearing a black shirt this morning – it’s now a lovely shade of charcoal from the enormous amount of flour clinging to it.
What a Difference a Month Can Make
November 28, 2007 | Filed Under Uncategorized | 10 Comments
Amazing, isn’t it!
Calling all Pregnant Women!
November 28, 2007 | Filed Under Uncategorized | 17 Comments
Hi, I’m Side of a Barn – formally known as Andrea. Do you see my belly in this picture? It is taking over the world. The United States Post Office is calling me, insisting that I register my “bump” with it’s own zip code.
The reason for this post is purely to satisfy my curiosity. I am interested to know how many of you who read this blog are pregnant. And I might need to know that there are others who feel like a large building with two legs instead of the woman they use to be. Empathy, sympathy, general commiseration – I’ll take whatever I can get. Misery loves company. Or so they say.
So, tell me… when are you due? Do you know what you are having? Do you feel as big as I do?
I am so finished with this pregnancy. Last night I had the strongest urge to run into my bedroom and flop on the bed (yes, I’m still 5 years old). I actually started to move in that direction… I quickly realized that it would end very badly if I followed through on my urge. It goes to show you that somewhere deep inside I am still 125 pounds. That girl is just hiding right now. I’m going to find her… just give me a few months, or a year.
Birthday Morning
November 27, 2007 | Filed Under Uncategorized | 6 Comments
A Pampers Review
November 27, 2007 | Filed Under Uncategorized | Comments Off
A few weeks ago I was contacted by a marketing company interested in sending me Pampers diapers and wipes for review. I was sent the Pampers Baby Dry diapers and the corresponding wipes which are called Swipers.
I already regularly use the Baby Dry Pampers since they are the only diaper I’ve found that stand a chance with Judah. I’ve tried several different diaper brands such as Costco’s Kirkland, and Huggies in the past, but they just didn’t work nearly as well. They couldn’t keep from leaking on a very regular basis.With the Pampers, Judah only leaks if he has had an enormous amount to drink and it is an overnight diaper. And they smell great, don’t they!
I adored the Swipers from the get-go. They were thick without being too thick, and incredibly soft, and cleaned very easily without me having to use more than a few at each changing. Another plus was the Swipers never felt cold to the touch. The Walmart brand, which I normally use, always does. I think it may have something to do with the water content of the wipes.
I was sad when the Swipers package was empty and I had to go back to using the Walmart’s brand on Judah. I just couldn’t waste the six packages of wipes I had left! The only negative I could find with the Swipers was the smell. I have always bought scent-less wipes but these particular Swipers had scent added, and it was strong. I eventually got use to it and found I liked it, but at first the smell was over-powering.
Truthfully, price is major factor for me in the buying of wipes. So, while I do love the Swipers , I will be evaluating the price against the amount of wipes I get. I am willing to pay a bit more for the Swipers, since I really loved them, but I may need a coupon to go along with them as well.
You’ll notice from the image above that Pampers has made wipes and diapers that correspond with each stage your child is in. I felt like the Baby dry and Swipers went quite well together, so I would have to assume they put good thought into the other Stages pair-ups. I heartily recommend this product to all you who regularly have bottoms to change!
What kind of diapers do you like and use on a regular basis?
Happy Birthday Judah!
November 27, 2007 | Filed Under Uncategorized | 12 Comments
The last few nights you have insisted that I rock you to sleep.
And I am more than happy to oblige. I couldn’t care less if you are two or twelve. If you want me to rock you to sleep, you better believe I will.Truthfully, it has been a balm to my heart. You curl your body up against mine, trying to find a comfortable position around the bump that is your new brother or sister. Your sweet breath caresses my neck while you fall asleep. And I sit there, rocking for as long as I want, just holding you. I know that having my arms wrapped around your little body is a fleeting stage. One you will soon leave behind.
I love the way you love me Judah. Someday you’ll figure out that I’m not perfect, but right now – to you – I am. The way you smile at me, the way you snuggle me, your laughter, how you ask for me when I am not near, hearing your little voice whisper “nigh, nigh” after I tuck you in to sleep, and a million other things about you… there isn’t anything better in this world.You are a sweet boy, Judah. You are my sweet, sweet little boy. I am so in love with you. Please… don’t grow up anymore. But if you must, always remember that your Mama loves you like no one else ever will.
Happy Birthday Stud!
Pregnancy Brain
November 26, 2007 | Filed Under Uncategorized | 7 Comments
Amen Sister!
I have also been battling a major case of the pregnancy brain – I totally forgot that my MOPS small group is responsible for the dinner tomorrow night. What if I had never remembered? Wouldn’t that have been embarrassing! I shiver at the thought.
I did however remember to order my birthing tub and birth kit. I feel much better knowing those items are on their way. One month, just one month left, perhaps then I can have my brain back. Really though, I’d settle for a partial brain right about now. Anything is better than nothing. And nothing is what I am working with. It’s not pretty.
Oh, and it’s Judah’s birthday tomorrow. I’m in deep mourning. How can he be turning two? Wasn’t I just in transition wondering if I was actually going to survive his birth? Thankfully, Judah promised me yesterday that he’d be my baby until he was one hundred years old. Daniel tried to tell me that Judah only agreed to that so he could escape my arms and my kisses. I completely deny that reality and choose to substitute my own.
Leftovers
November 25, 2007 | Filed Under Uncategorized | 5 Comments
A Love – Hate Relationship
November 23, 2007 | Filed Under Uncategorized | 6 Comments
It started out so good…
“Snow! Snow!”
Judah took about three minutes to actually touch the snow with his pudgy little fingers. He kept trying to touch the frozen flakes but he knew they would be cold. Finally he did and the tears flowed. My sweet boy hates to be cold.
“Do you want to go inside where it’s warm?”
I asked him this question at least five times. Each time he said “Nooooo!” followed by more tears. He wanted to stay outside just as badly as he wanted to go inside. He was paralyzed in one spot; he didn’t move the whole time. Finally, I picked him up. He buried his soft head into my shoulder and cried. He was so torn. And cold. But Mi-Mi placed his chilled hands under her arms and made everything better.
Say Hello to Tony
November 22, 2007 | Filed Under Uncategorized | 5 Comments
Mmmmm…Tony. He is – or should I say was – our turkey this year. We always name our turkeys, because we’re kind of silly like that. Tony was twenty-five pounds of turkey goodness. Daniel, as the turkey guru ( he swears it’s the massage he gives that brings the magic), prepares our man of the year on Thanksgiving Eve. “Tony” then proceeds to cook all.night.long. and all.the.next.day.
We ate at 5:30 this evening – Tony had aromified our house for eighteen hours. And he was awesome. AWESOME. Incredibly awesome. We have always made our turkey this way and it has never, ever let us down. The tenderness, flavor, and moistness is unbeatable. Your eyes roll back in your head. Anyways... Tony was great, but Eve was devastated to have to eat him. Just sticking the thermometer into Tony caused her intense trauma.
“Does it hurt him?!”
“Don’t hurt him!”
Eating him brought an onslaught of
“Poor Tony…”
“Poor, poor Tony”
And you should have seen her face. Crushed is a good descriptor.
Our actual Thanksgiving day was relaxingly calm and fun. Well, until the last two hours or so. That’s when things always get a wee bit frantic, but I wouldn’t feel like it was Thanksgiving without that happening. It was a smaller crowd than I am use to, but a day and table filled with wonderful family and friends.
The food amounts were definitely not smaller and now my fridge is crammed. I just have to cook tons of food on Thanksgiving. It wouldn’t feel right if I didn’t. Although, I did let my family down in the pie department this year. I only made a banana cream. My mom, Gram, and Tarrah provided the rest. Usually I make quite a few different choices, but I’m 34 weeks pregnant. And tired. That’s a good excuse right? I hope so because I use it a lot.
One of my favorite parts of the day, other than the eating – of course, was sitting on the couch while the guys cleaned up the table, put away the food, and did the dishes. This is the most awesome tradition ever started.
Another favorite part, I’d be remiss if I didn’t include it, was where Daniel had to stand up in a feeble attempt to make room for the rest of his pie…. it didn’t work, but it sure was funny. And I loved it.
So, how was your day?
My Husband
November 22, 2007 | Filed Under Uncategorized | 3 Comments
My Children
November 21, 2007 | Filed Under Uncategorized | 8 Comments
They are incredible…. I am so thankful for their livesThe Gap
November 20, 2007 | Filed Under Uncategorized | 3 Comments
Oh, and by the way – they don’t really expire even though they say they do. I totally love that.
Panic Attacks
November 20, 2007 | Filed Under Uncategorized | 11 Comments
I don’t know why they always happen at night or why they even happen at all. Never before in my life have I had this issue, and I – just like everyone else – have had stressful times. But these panic attacks are new and they are scary. Really scary. Although I have never doubted that panic attacks are real and viable, I had no depth of understanding. Now I do. But I wish I didn’t.
I have no idea what triggers them, I don’t see a pattern in my life that would influence the onset of an attack. My life was a whole lot more stress filled two years ago and I never had one hint of a panic-filled night. Thankfully they are quickly resolved each and every time – I somehow wake Daniel up and he prays for me. They recede and I feel like I can breathe again, my heart slows down it’s wild pounding in my chest. But, it takes me awhile to fall back to sleep for the fear of another one snapping me awake.
I would just like to know why. That is how I live my life, who I am – I find out the whys of things. Knowledge, for me, reduces fear. And if I can know the why then I can face whatever it is that comes my way. Even if it’s terribly tough. I don’t know why I am having these panic attacks and it really bothers me. But I do intend to find out – I will conquer them yet.
Now that I have experience, I have so much more empathy and understanding for the others I know who struggle with these attacks. What I don’t understand is why there isn’t more discussion about them. It seems to be somewhat taboo to talk about having a struggle in this area. Like you are a weaker person for having them. Which is entirely not true. I wish everything wasn’t so hush-hush. And I wish I wouldn’t ever have another one again.
