On Christmas Eve morning Robert got to feel the baby kick. At first he thought it was me laughing, but I assured him I was not laughing, and he kept feeling him move -- the baby was very active that morning. From the time I woke up for about 2 hours, it was like ninja pactice was happening in my tummy.
Xander got his first Christmas presents. We had already gotten a cute picture frame and an outfit & CD from co-workers. His grandparent Jacobs got him books, and his grandparent Serios got him diapers, a toy, some onesies, and swaddling blankets. We also got a new ornament (Finding Nemo) because we are painting the nursery over the Christmas Break. Robert also got him an Arkansas Razorback Mobile and another Arkansas Razorback toy.
Robert primed the room this morning and Scotty helped a little with the top of the walls. And it is now snowing like crazy outside. It is driving me crazy that I can't be in there painting. If I were to paint I would be paying for it big time. I was so sore after taping off the room, and I am not sure how much I would be able to paint anyway. Robert and Chonte will paint the sky tomorrow. The water will probably have to wait until Thursday. And Friday, New Year's Day, we will be painting in all the little ocean critters. I hope to have as much help as possible on that day!!
I got maternity shirts for Christmas from Mom, and a maternity swim suit that I just got today. The maternity suit makes me look VERY pregnant, and I still have a long way to go, but there is still room in the suit for my belly to keep expanding.
I hope all of you have a great holiday!
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
baby update
We have a big baby boy! A little ninja in there that won't be still! He is already 13 oz, and in the 75% in size. Xander Pike ... lots of people have been telling us how interesting it is ....
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Old Friends
It is amazing to me to be able to go without seeing a friend for years at a time, but when you do see one another again, it is like time has not passed.
At this point, most of my friends that I socialize with on a regular basis are people I work with. We have lots of time and opportunity to plan gatherings, and similar schedules which help as well. We spend time together in the mornings, before the real day begins. We eat lunch together everyday. And afterwork when we are in need of conversations with other adult humans, we are often congregating in someone's room again. This is a lot of quality time and it doesn't even include the sporting events or getting together before or after them to eat and chat. I am very fortunate to work with an amazing group of people who I like so much that we even get together during the summer, or on weekends during the school year.
But today I am talking about the people it is harder for me to see. The friends from high school and college that I am still in contact with (thanks primarily to facebook), the friends that I never really lost contact with, but do not get to see often. I have friends that live my town, and we will run into each other at Target, Walmart or swim meets, but it is very difficult to seem to coordinate schedules to get together. And I have friends all over the country it seems, that when we talk on the phone, you might as well find the cell phone charger and call it a night, because it will be at least an hour and a half most of the time.
It is amazing to me that knowing people well (and sometimes for fairly short time spans) can result in these lasting connections that when you are together time has not really passed. There is no growing apart because you have such a strong shared history. And in most cases we didn't really have that much in common. I don't cross-country ski, or hike, or pee outside, or travel the world like many of my friends, but we have something stronger, we think I am awesome -- jk -- we share a similar sense of humor and somewhat similar view of life.
To all my friends, I love you. I hope you are happy, and I hope to see you soon.
At this point, most of my friends that I socialize with on a regular basis are people I work with. We have lots of time and opportunity to plan gatherings, and similar schedules which help as well. We spend time together in the mornings, before the real day begins. We eat lunch together everyday. And afterwork when we are in need of conversations with other adult humans, we are often congregating in someone's room again. This is a lot of quality time and it doesn't even include the sporting events or getting together before or after them to eat and chat. I am very fortunate to work with an amazing group of people who I like so much that we even get together during the summer, or on weekends during the school year.
But today I am talking about the people it is harder for me to see. The friends from high school and college that I am still in contact with (thanks primarily to facebook), the friends that I never really lost contact with, but do not get to see often. I have friends that live my town, and we will run into each other at Target, Walmart or swim meets, but it is very difficult to seem to coordinate schedules to get together. And I have friends all over the country it seems, that when we talk on the phone, you might as well find the cell phone charger and call it a night, because it will be at least an hour and a half most of the time.
It is amazing to me that knowing people well (and sometimes for fairly short time spans) can result in these lasting connections that when you are together time has not really passed. There is no growing apart because you have such a strong shared history. And in most cases we didn't really have that much in common. I don't cross-country ski, or hike, or pee outside, or travel the world like many of my friends, but we have something stronger, we think I am awesome -- jk -- we share a similar sense of humor and somewhat similar view of life.
To all my friends, I love you. I hope you are happy, and I hope to see you soon.
Monday, November 16, 2009
we have ....
We have movement. I have felt the baby move before, but kept telling myself that wasn't it. But it is still happening, so I have given in - the baby is moving.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
maternity clothes
Well, the belly is expanding, so Stacy gave me her maternity pants, but all the shirts were too small. Mom found me an awesome shirt today... I am tired from all this blogging .. time for a nap.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Allyson's Wish is Granted ....
This is now the Lazy Pregnant Woman Blog. What does this mean? I won't be making too many posts (lazy), and I will post updates on the pregnancy. You are welcome Missy! I had a doctors visit last Thursday. I got to hear the heartbeat again (159 bpm). I haven't gained any weight, but the waistline has expanded about 2 inches. Next month we will find out the sex!!!
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Our new project
I went to the doctor today. I am 12 weeks pregnant!! I got to hear the heartbeat for the first time since our 7 week sonogram. I am very excited, and spent most of tonight telling friends who didn't know. Anyway, I am tired and I have to pee, so I am cutting it short.
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