Well, I think this baby likes Asian food. I've got a serious craving now for Thai food from one of our local restaurants. Ate there yesterday with a co-worker and I keep thinking again about Crispy Spring Rolls and Pineapple Fried Rice. May have to see if I can convince Carey to order out for dinner tonight! I don't remember craving anything this bad when I was pregnant with Caleb but this Thai food craving has been going on for a few weeks now. It's not the spicy food people think of, actually a pretty mild chicken and rice dish. I've thought about it at breakfast, lunch and dinner time! Other similar Asian foods have not quite satisfied the craving.
Will try and post another picture soon but there's still not too much to see. Hope everyone is doing well. Will post after next week's appointment.
CC
Friday, September 7, 2007
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
One week from next checkup
Boy, these once a month checkups seem to be further apart than four weeks. I could go weekly if they would let me hear the heartbeat or get a peek at the baby. Hopefully at next week's appointment, I will hear the heartbeat for the first time. So far we only saw it back on the 10th on the ultrasound. I'm not anticipating another ultrasound at this appointment. Actually, it might not happen at the October appointment either. I'll be 14-15 weeks then, might be a bit early still to determine the gender. It may be November before we get to see.
I think I may safely be in the clear past the morning sickness phase. And, my energy level may be coming back up. About two weeks to go until we move into the second trimester.
I'm stuck in the middle clothing wise, maternity clothes are too big and some of my regular clothes are too small. Trying to wear transitional thing so far. The closet is extra full as I have pulled the maternity clothes out of storage but have not yet started to put away the things that don't fit. All in good time.
Of course now it's September and so in my mind still, fall should be coming. I've lived in Florida about 14 years now and yet I still think of fall's approach as it was in CT! I can't help putting out pumpkins, leaves and fall colors now even though we're still in shorts and short sleeves!
Hope everyone is doing well.
Take care!
CC
I think I may safely be in the clear past the morning sickness phase. And, my energy level may be coming back up. About two weeks to go until we move into the second trimester.
I'm stuck in the middle clothing wise, maternity clothes are too big and some of my regular clothes are too small. Trying to wear transitional thing so far. The closet is extra full as I have pulled the maternity clothes out of storage but have not yet started to put away the things that don't fit. All in good time.
Of course now it's September and so in my mind still, fall should be coming. I've lived in Florida about 14 years now and yet I still think of fall's approach as it was in CT! I can't help putting out pumpkins, leaves and fall colors now even though we're still in shorts and short sleeves!
Hope everyone is doing well.
Take care!
CC
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Big Transition for Caleb
Caleb made the transition last night to a big boy bed. While shopping for it on Sunday, he wasn't enthusiastic and said "No new bed" at most of the stores. At the last one that we wound up buying the mattress and boxspring from, he was starting to sit on the mattresses a little bit more and singing, "No more monkeys jumping on the bed". So yesterday we weren't sure what the reception would be.
While he was at daycare, Carey and I moved out the crib and Cars toddler bed from his room. We set up the new mattress and boxspring flush on the floor so they aren't too high if he should roll out and he can easily climb in on his own. With his Cars blankie in place and his stuffed animals, we were set. When he got home last night, we showed him the new bed and he was fairly excited right away. He really seemed to like how big it was.
When it was time to go to sleep, he really liked getting under the new sheet and his blankie and hiding with his stuffed animals. We checked on him a few times and he zonked out without issue. And this morning, the only ones that were sleeping on the floor were the stuffed animals. So far, so good. I'm sure we might have some push back at some point. But, for now, the crib is locked up in the front room. The toddler bed is listed for sale on Craigslist. Ideally we can sell the toddler bed and keep the crib hidden for a few months. We'll see!
Let's see, what else. I'm still getting into some of my other outfits and so not having to use the maternity clothes all the time yet. Of course if I had the Jetson's type device to produce whatever food I want right away, I might get even bigger! I seem to crave things that I don't have with me here at work. I try to bring a lot of options but it seems like what I bring, my taste buds don't want. Most times though, healthy fruits, vegetables, cheeses and such are more appealing than some of the processed, junk food. So that's a good thing.
I've had some real aches and pains lately but I know growing with Caleb I had that as well. I'm looking forward to my next doctor checkup on 9/11 to know that everything is growing and developing well. I think I should get to hear the heartbeat that time. But probably won't get a peek at the baby.
Hope everyone is well. Talk to you soon.
CC
While he was at daycare, Carey and I moved out the crib and Cars toddler bed from his room. We set up the new mattress and boxspring flush on the floor so they aren't too high if he should roll out and he can easily climb in on his own. With his Cars blankie in place and his stuffed animals, we were set. When he got home last night, we showed him the new bed and he was fairly excited right away. He really seemed to like how big it was.
When it was time to go to sleep, he really liked getting under the new sheet and his blankie and hiding with his stuffed animals. We checked on him a few times and he zonked out without issue. And this morning, the only ones that were sleeping on the floor were the stuffed animals. So far, so good. I'm sure we might have some push back at some point. But, for now, the crib is locked up in the front room. The toddler bed is listed for sale on Craigslist. Ideally we can sell the toddler bed and keep the crib hidden for a few months. We'll see!
Let's see, what else. I'm still getting into some of my other outfits and so not having to use the maternity clothes all the time yet. Of course if I had the Jetson's type device to produce whatever food I want right away, I might get even bigger! I seem to crave things that I don't have with me here at work. I try to bring a lot of options but it seems like what I bring, my taste buds don't want. Most times though, healthy fruits, vegetables, cheeses and such are more appealing than some of the processed, junk food. So that's a good thing.
I've had some real aches and pains lately but I know growing with Caleb I had that as well. I'm looking forward to my next doctor checkup on 9/11 to know that everything is growing and developing well. I think I should get to hear the heartbeat that time. But probably won't get a peek at the baby.
Hope everyone is well. Talk to you soon.
CC
Friday, August 24, 2007
Broke out the maternity jeans
Well, I had to do it today. Had to dig out one of my bags of maternity clothes and grab a pair of jeans. The ones in my closet just did not have enough room and give to fit comfortable today. Feels early to be in maternity clothes and the big stretchy waistband is pretty baggy. But, it feels good to be taking deep breaths again. I guess the jeans are the first wardrobe item to go and the last ones you get back into after a baby.
And, there have been a few other things I've worn lately that just seem that bit too snug to be comfortable. At least I can go home on lunch and make a change if need be. When pregnant with Caleb, I made a few emergency trips to Target to buy a different outfit! For some reason things seem to fit okay in the morning and then feel tighter later on.
Its probably due to the fact that I have had more of an appetitite again. A few diet changes, a good supply of Tums and we're doing better. No true cravings yet but I do sometimes get something in mind and kind of want it. Nothing odd right now, just things I eat normally like the Pineapple Fried Rice from a local Thai restaurant. It's very mild but tasty.
Anywho, it's a quiet Friday at work and just counting the hours to 5:00 to go home and relax with the boys. Hope everyone is doing well and has a great weekend.
CC
And, there have been a few other things I've worn lately that just seem that bit too snug to be comfortable. At least I can go home on lunch and make a change if need be. When pregnant with Caleb, I made a few emergency trips to Target to buy a different outfit! For some reason things seem to fit okay in the morning and then feel tighter later on.
Its probably due to the fact that I have had more of an appetitite again. A few diet changes, a good supply of Tums and we're doing better. No true cravings yet but I do sometimes get something in mind and kind of want it. Nothing odd right now, just things I eat normally like the Pineapple Fried Rice from a local Thai restaurant. It's very mild but tasty.
Anywho, it's a quiet Friday at work and just counting the hours to 5:00 to go home and relax with the boys. Hope everyone is doing well and has a great weekend.
CC
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