Last week marked 20 weeks. 20 more to go (give or take of course.) What does this mean? The halfway point put me in a panic because we really have not done much to prepare. Don't get me wrong, this little guy has clothes to wear for the first 24 months of his life, courtesy of my wonderful mother (can you tell he will be the first grandchild?) But he has nothing else. He won't be naked, but he has no cloth diapers or crib in which to sleep. Where do we begin?
We decided on colors for the nursery this weekend and we went to our local Sherwin Williams store - they will mix any of their paint colors in their Harmony latex paints which contain no VOCs - but it was closed on Sunday so we'll have to go back next weekend. My mother is coming next week to help shop for some essentials like a stroller, car seat, etc. I refuse to shop at Toys R Us and Babies R Us because they got a "do not buy" rating from the HRC in the 2008 Buying For Equality Guide. I just can't bring myself to shop there. At least Target gets the green light from the Buying Guide.
Then there are the items we want that I have no source for locally, like an organic crib mattress and organic crib sheets. I've already resigned to buying a crib online because I don't want a crib with any pressed wood, which contains high amounts of formaldehyde. If you are interested, see this article. Even FEMA (surprise) has admitted the trailers provided to Katrina victims were toxic to those living in them because of high levels of formaldehyde in the pressed wood and plywood used in constructing the trailers. The same pressed woods and plywoods are used in making many cribs, even higher end cribs. Do you realize how much it costs to try make environmentally sound choices for both our baby and mother nature? Geez-O-Pete! I'm getting off my soap-box now...
Monday, July 28, 2008
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Congrats!
Congrats to Love Makes A Family and Cutest Little Babymakers In Town for their new arrivals, Owen and Theo!
Thursday, July 10, 2008
All Is Well
We just finished our level II ultrasound at the perientologist and not only did our little guy measure right on target, all organs looked perfect, including the heart - so much so that he said we did not need to come back for our scheduled ultrasound in August. Hooray! We have an OB appointment in just over an hour and then we're finished with appointments for this month.
I can't explain the complete relief I feel at this moment. In the past hour I have fully let my worries and fears go and am now 110% attached to this little guy incubating inside me. Not that I wasn't attached before today's good news, but I held a part of me back, just in case something was developmentally wrong and not correctable. My heart is now fully open and loves this little guy more than I could ever imagine. I truly can't wait to meet him.
On Monday we toured the women's center at the hospital where we will deliver. The womens' center opened only a couple of years ago and is practically brand new. The birthing and postpartum rooms are intended to be "spa-like" with jacuzzi tubs, hardwood floors, beds for partners, and other amenities. While not quite spa standards, it is as close as it gets for a hospital and we were very impressed with the facilities. They even have lactation consultants on staff that come to the room shortly after the birth to help begin breastfeeding. Of course our doula will be with us as well.
I debated whether to share our little guy's name in the blogoshpere world or abbreviate it as some do, but Dana and I agreed to share it as long as we withhold the last name. Drum roll...our little guy's name will be....Miller! Miller was my great uncle, my beloved grandmother's brother. Dana and I had no trouble agreeing on this name and it just fit from the moment it was spoken. Miller!
I can't explain the complete relief I feel at this moment. In the past hour I have fully let my worries and fears go and am now 110% attached to this little guy incubating inside me. Not that I wasn't attached before today's good news, but I held a part of me back, just in case something was developmentally wrong and not correctable. My heart is now fully open and loves this little guy more than I could ever imagine. I truly can't wait to meet him.
On Monday we toured the women's center at the hospital where we will deliver. The womens' center opened only a couple of years ago and is practically brand new. The birthing and postpartum rooms are intended to be "spa-like" with jacuzzi tubs, hardwood floors, beds for partners, and other amenities. While not quite spa standards, it is as close as it gets for a hospital and we were very impressed with the facilities. They even have lactation consultants on staff that come to the room shortly after the birth to help begin breastfeeding. Of course our doula will be with us as well.
I debated whether to share our little guy's name in the blogoshpere world or abbreviate it as some do, but Dana and I agreed to share it as long as we withhold the last name. Drum roll...our little guy's name will be....Miller! Miller was my great uncle, my beloved grandmother's brother. Dana and I had no trouble agreeing on this name and it just fit from the moment it was spoken. Miller!
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Like Sands Through The Hour Glass
It seems that every post in recent memory starts with my apology for not blogging more. But, that's just how the days of our lives go - rather unremarkable and not much to report. Work has me billing lots of hours and working from home most nights after leaving the office. With the less than stellar economy, I am trying to ensure my job security.
Here we are, nearly 17 full weeks, and I feel fine, just a bit bigger. My belly is starting to round out a bit more and my pants not only do not button but they do not zip either. Thank goodness for the Bella Band. Maternity clothes will follow shortly.
The little guy's movements are subtle and sporadic - but I can feel them. He is probably moving around all the time, I just can't feel them all yet. We have received a plethora of clothes from my mother and he's officially got an easter outfit sized for 24 months, which strikes me as funny not only because that will be two and a half years away, but also because we don't really celebrate Easter specifically - we're Unitarian Universalists. The only real purchase we've made recently are pee pee tee pees. Target overwhelms me and I have no idea where to start with any of the other necessities, but know we really need to start thinking about them. December will be here before we know it.
Next week we have two appointments - one level II ultrasound at the Maternal and fetal Medicine Clinic and an appointment with our OB. We have also scheduled a tour of the women's center at the hospital where we will be delivering the little guy. Wow. I am even getting overwhelmed typing this because there is so much to do in the coming months. I do have priorities, though. I have planned our "babymoon" and at the end of September we'll be going to Hawaii for a week. Three nights on Oahu and four nights on the Big Island. If any of you have ever been there, I am definitely up for suggestions and recommendations!
Here we are, nearly 17 full weeks, and I feel fine, just a bit bigger. My belly is starting to round out a bit more and my pants not only do not button but they do not zip either. Thank goodness for the Bella Band. Maternity clothes will follow shortly.
The little guy's movements are subtle and sporadic - but I can feel them. He is probably moving around all the time, I just can't feel them all yet. We have received a plethora of clothes from my mother and he's officially got an easter outfit sized for 24 months, which strikes me as funny not only because that will be two and a half years away, but also because we don't really celebrate Easter specifically - we're Unitarian Universalists. The only real purchase we've made recently are pee pee tee pees. Target overwhelms me and I have no idea where to start with any of the other necessities, but know we really need to start thinking about them. December will be here before we know it.
Next week we have two appointments - one level II ultrasound at the Maternal and fetal Medicine Clinic and an appointment with our OB. We have also scheduled a tour of the women's center at the hospital where we will be delivering the little guy. Wow. I am even getting overwhelmed typing this because there is so much to do in the coming months. I do have priorities, though. I have planned our "babymoon" and at the end of September we'll be going to Hawaii for a week. Three nights on Oahu and four nights on the Big Island. If any of you have ever been there, I am definitely up for suggestions and recommendations!
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