Thursday, August 28, 2008
Congrats
Congratulations to Abby & Bobby!! I look forward to reading all about your experiences in the coming months and I can't wait to meet the littlest member of the Botnick family!! I'm loving the bouncing baby countdown, which should be fun to watch grow!!
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Cheese, Glorious Cheese!
You can now see my weird, floating alien baby in the cool widget Marni was nice enough to add to the blog.
So, I have already had a few food aversions (chicken breast, broccoli, and my regular latte) but I really wasn't having any cravings yet. Until the other day. I was sitting at my desk, minding my own business, when I decided I wanted some cheddar cheese. And I wanted it immediately. I called Bobby and he promised he would stop at the grocery on his way home and have cubes of cheddar cheese waiting for me. I even left work 10 minutes early so I could get my hands on it sooner. The entire way home in the car, I kept thinking about the cheese and how good it was going to be. I was impatient with drivers, taking short cuts, and feeling like I was about to go out of my mind if I didn't get some damn cheese! Then, the magic moment came when I finally pulled on to my street. But my elation was soon crushed when I pulled into the driveway only to find that Bobby wasn't home yet. How dare he, I thought to myself. Fortunately, I didn't have a chance to call him in an irrational fit of anger about my cheese because he pulled in right behind me. He presented me with the cheese and I felt like I could not have been happier. I proceeded straight to the couch to sit in front of the fan with my cheese while Bobby took out the dogs (what a guy). I ripped open the top of the bag and peered in at my deliciously orange bounty; then there was the glorious first cube, then the second, and on and on. I was like a madwoman. When I decided I had my fill it was time to lay down. I proceeded to have a nap, only to wake up terribly nauseous. I don't blame the cheese, but I haven't craved it again and the cubes are still sitting in the cheese drawer in the fridge. This pregnancy is messing with my mind.
So, I have already had a few food aversions (chicken breast, broccoli, and my regular latte) but I really wasn't having any cravings yet. Until the other day. I was sitting at my desk, minding my own business, when I decided I wanted some cheddar cheese. And I wanted it immediately. I called Bobby and he promised he would stop at the grocery on his way home and have cubes of cheddar cheese waiting for me. I even left work 10 minutes early so I could get my hands on it sooner. The entire way home in the car, I kept thinking about the cheese and how good it was going to be. I was impatient with drivers, taking short cuts, and feeling like I was about to go out of my mind if I didn't get some damn cheese! Then, the magic moment came when I finally pulled on to my street. But my elation was soon crushed when I pulled into the driveway only to find that Bobby wasn't home yet. How dare he, I thought to myself. Fortunately, I didn't have a chance to call him in an irrational fit of anger about my cheese because he pulled in right behind me. He presented me with the cheese and I felt like I could not have been happier. I proceeded straight to the couch to sit in front of the fan with my cheese while Bobby took out the dogs (what a guy). I ripped open the top of the bag and peered in at my deliciously orange bounty; then there was the glorious first cube, then the second, and on and on. I was like a madwoman. When I decided I had my fill it was time to lay down. I proceeded to have a nap, only to wake up terribly nauseous. I don't blame the cheese, but I haven't craved it again and the cubes are still sitting in the cheese drawer in the fridge. This pregnancy is messing with my mind.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
congrats and a great blog entry....
First, I must say how absolutely incredibly excited we all are for you Abby.....We can not wait to see you progress and "grow" with this pregnancy, and develop into an incredible mother and an even better friend.....The Eaton Rd clan is EXPANDING and we couldnt be happier!!!!
Below is a link to a blog entry written by an OBGYN about pregnancy. It is a really really cute "overview" of pregnancy.....i encourage everyone to read it.....(especially those of you who have already been through pregnancy once or twice)....
http://obgynkenobi.blogspot.com/2008/08/evolution-of-pregnancy-conglomerate-of.html
Below is a link to a blog entry written by an OBGYN about pregnancy. It is a really really cute "overview" of pregnancy.....i encourage everyone to read it.....(especially those of you who have already been through pregnancy once or twice)....
http://obgynkenobi.blogspot.com/2008/08/evolution-of-pregnancy-conglomerate-of.html
Oh, and one more thing . . .
My due date is April 7, 2009 (+ or - 4 days). I hope to have a little floating baby ticker up soon.
A Second What?!?!?
Well, it's happened. By some stroke of luck, fate, or swimming ability, I now have bun in the oven. I've known for about a month and its been tempting to write, but until we told our families I kept my mouth mostly closed. It was a shock to me. I mean, not a complete shock, since we were trying, after all, but I was 100% certain I was getting my period the whole week leading up to the test. All of the same symptoms popped up, just like they have every single month for what feels like forever. Bobby, in what I thought was naive optimism, kept telling me that we probably were pregnant because he was sure we "did it right." Oh Bobby, if only it were that easy. Turns out, he was right after all.
At the end of a long week after closing up a difficult and stressful trial, I felt wiped out. In order to cheer me up Bobby took me to dinner and for several delicious glasses of wine at the wine store on Green Road (great place, by the way). I giggled and stumbled my way home, with no clue of what awaited me. The next morning, I woke up expecting to find my period in full swing. It was not. For fun, I decided to take a test, just to confirm my suspicion that stress from the trial had my period delayed (not uncommon for me). To my complete shock, as I washed my hands, I could have sworn I saw a faint second line appearing. So I stood on the toilet to get closer to the light and while squinting the sleepiness out of my eyes I tried to focus on the the little window. My heart started racing and I ran into the bedroom for confirmation from Bobby who was sound asleep. I woke him up by saying "Bobby, you have to look at this RIGHT NOW." His response was, naturally, "What did the dogs do now?" I dragged him out of the bed and to the window to look at the faint line with me. It was pretty exciting and surreal all at the same time. To learn that I was pregnant when I thought I definitely was not - it was like an emotional 180 degree shift. During the next fews days I spent a small fortune on additional tests and took 6 more "just to confirm." But a trip to the doctor confirmed it!
For the next week or so I had major paranoia - each little ache, pain, and incidence of spotting threw me into a tailspin or worry and doubt. Thankfully, my doctor gave me an early ultrasound and we saw a little sac. Then the following week we went back again and saw the little heart beating in the middle of what looked like a peanut. Yesterday, we had our first official doctors appointment and everything checked out fine.
Now, up until the last week or so I felt fine - great even. Not tired, not sick, not weird in any way. Then, it hit me. Feelings so bizzare I can't even put them into words. Most of the time, I feel like I have a fever - my skin is hot, my body is achy, and my stomach turns. Of course, when I take my temperature I don't have a fever at all. I am nauseous most of the day, starting about mid-morning. Thankfully, I haven't actually gotten sick yet, but the feeling is enough to ruin my day. My best friends have become sea bands, lifesavers, string cheese and saltines. Hopefully, the nausea along with the exhaustion, "weirdness" feelings, and hot skin will begin to subside soon. Then I look forward to actually getting a belly, which I think is going to be really exciting.
So, from here on out I hope to chronicle the ups and downs of my first pregnancy.
At the end of a long week after closing up a difficult and stressful trial, I felt wiped out. In order to cheer me up Bobby took me to dinner and for several delicious glasses of wine at the wine store on Green Road (great place, by the way). I giggled and stumbled my way home, with no clue of what awaited me. The next morning, I woke up expecting to find my period in full swing. It was not. For fun, I decided to take a test, just to confirm my suspicion that stress from the trial had my period delayed (not uncommon for me). To my complete shock, as I washed my hands, I could have sworn I saw a faint second line appearing. So I stood on the toilet to get closer to the light and while squinting the sleepiness out of my eyes I tried to focus on the the little window. My heart started racing and I ran into the bedroom for confirmation from Bobby who was sound asleep. I woke him up by saying "Bobby, you have to look at this RIGHT NOW." His response was, naturally, "What did the dogs do now?" I dragged him out of the bed and to the window to look at the faint line with me. It was pretty exciting and surreal all at the same time. To learn that I was pregnant when I thought I definitely was not - it was like an emotional 180 degree shift. During the next fews days I spent a small fortune on additional tests and took 6 more "just to confirm." But a trip to the doctor confirmed it!
For the next week or so I had major paranoia - each little ache, pain, and incidence of spotting threw me into a tailspin or worry and doubt. Thankfully, my doctor gave me an early ultrasound and we saw a little sac. Then the following week we went back again and saw the little heart beating in the middle of what looked like a peanut. Yesterday, we had our first official doctors appointment and everything checked out fine.
Now, up until the last week or so I felt fine - great even. Not tired, not sick, not weird in any way. Then, it hit me. Feelings so bizzare I can't even put them into words. Most of the time, I feel like I have a fever - my skin is hot, my body is achy, and my stomach turns. Of course, when I take my temperature I don't have a fever at all. I am nauseous most of the day, starting about mid-morning. Thankfully, I haven't actually gotten sick yet, but the feeling is enough to ruin my day. My best friends have become sea bands, lifesavers, string cheese and saltines. Hopefully, the nausea along with the exhaustion, "weirdness" feelings, and hot skin will begin to subside soon. Then I look forward to actually getting a belly, which I think is going to be really exciting.
So, from here on out I hope to chronicle the ups and downs of my first pregnancy.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Environmental Baby
A friend I've known my entire life is a few short weeks away from becoming a mom for the first time! It's very exciting stuff and the little bundle of joy is set to arrive right around my next trip home, here's to hoping I can meet the little squirmer while I'm there! I'm trying to find an appropriate gift for the occasion. I refuse to purchase anything made in China, (sorry if this offends anyone, but I prefer to keep my money here in the U.S. and I don't want to support lead paint in toys) which is pretty difficult (try it some time). To complicate things further, I'd like to buy something in organic cotton (I like to support the environment too!). The tricky part is that I'd like to buy something in organic cotton without having to take out a loan. My friend wouldnt care one way or another if I don't buy organic cotton, this is purely a personal decision of mine. I've been trying lately to spend my money to support the local economy first, (also not easy to do when you are living in Northeast Ohio) and to be earth friendly second (again, not easy). I could very easily 'give up', march to target and purchase some adorable winnie the pooh outfit (made in China) and be done with the whole thing. I'm too stubborn for that. I am not, however, too stubborn to ask for help. I am currently looking for suggestions on where to buy 'affordable' organic cotton baby clothes. Oh yeah, it has to be in a unisex color.
Monday, August 11, 2008
Where is everyone?
We have definitely been lacking in the new posting department. I honestly have been checking my email less, surfing the internet less and enjoying the beautiful weather so that is where I have been. Maybe everyone is waiting until there is some news to post? I don't have any news to post now but I will say Joey didn't say no this month when I asked for donations..........
Things I love about babies and why I can't wait to have one:
* Baby giggles - its the best sound in the world
* When they snuggle in a little ball and fit right under your chin
* The smell of a baby
Things I love about babies and why I can't wait to have one:
* Baby giggles - its the best sound in the world
* When they snuggle in a little ball and fit right under your chin
* The smell of a baby
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