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.

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

no prenatal care

im rounding this week so i am seeing new babies all day everyday....cute little bundles, perfectly formed little miracles....

recently, we have had an increase in the number of mothers who come in to deliver after having had NO prenatal care. Not one visit to the doctor.

It makes me really curious.

What do these moms think is going on? that not having a doctor visit means not really being pregnant? that prenatal care is unnecessary?

and the funny thing is sometimes these are not first time moms.....these moms already have another child or two and had prenatal care with their past pregnancies. maybe they think since theyve already done this a time or two, they know whats going on and everything will be fine?

most of the time, these babies are perfectly healthy, normal, beautiful babies (although we've all heard about - and some of us have even seen - babies who were born into toilets and then taken out of the toilet and put in the tray of dirty of kitty litter- and even these babies turn out ok)....and some women who try and try to get pregnant and cant or women who are so conscientious and perhaps a little neurotic have problems....it makes me sad.

Two Snaps up with a Bag of Chips

Just wanted to dust that saying off and give a whirl after about 10+ years on the shelf. I have been bad on the blogging because I really don't have anything to report at the moment. Next week we'll find out if we're successful in the baby department. Until then, I am just focusing on getting ready for a trial and trying not to let all the strees make my womb a hostile environment. But I will say, that after reading the Omnivore's Dilemma and Sarah Mulder's blog, I really want to join a CSA. How do I sign up?!?! I would also love to look into grass fed chicken and beef, but I don't know if they come in Kosher . . .

And in other news, this week we had more young children at our house than we have ever had at one time - 2. But they were a cute pair. First up, Malka, who is a mere 16 months but already psyched to use a fork - as long as there is cake and/or ice cream on the end of it. Next, Levi, who is rounding third base towards his second birthday but already says sentences and can name everyone in a room (I had Bobby try it and he couldnt' do it - just kidding). If anyone can convince me that having kids could be a good idea, it's these two. The only downside was when Malka had to leave and cried because dad was carrying her away from the cake. I feel you Malka, I really do.

New Doctor

as a bunch of you know, i loved barry....he was and is a great doctor and dealt with my high risk complicated pregnancy and all of my gazillion questions perfectly.....and levi turned out great! so i trust him completely... and since jeff's insurance changed, i can no longer use barry as my OB. so, i was sad....and scared that i wouldnt find someone as wonderful- yes, i have a little crush on him.... well, i actually asked barry his advice for finding a new OB because i want someone who is well trained to take care of my issues, and he recommended mitch. so i decided that i needed to meet with mitch in advance of conceiving to make sure i like him, trust him, and make sure he knows my issues in advance of being pregnant... i met him today.... and i LOVE him too!!!! (thanks for the recommendation barry!).... he is in his late 30s, and looks like he probably still gets carded when he goes out for a drink. hes really cute, really nice, down to earth, and seems very competent and trustworthy, so im happy. and yes- im sure i'll have a crush on him too, as soon as i get pregnant and have to see him regularly. and best of all, he doesnt know any pediatricians in lake county but has a lot of patients who live out that way and are looking for pediatricians, SO, i handed him all of the cards i had on me and he said he is going to give them out to all his patients that live there. sounds really good to me!!!! now i just have to work on that other issue so i can go visit mitch again.....

someone is trying to buy me a pool pass

It's official, my mom has baby fever for me. I've suspected it for awhile, but I've now officially diagnosed it. She has made small comments in passing over the past 6 months or so, but the real symptom came yesterday when she mentioned she's been looking into retirement options. When I pointed out that if she were to retire early she would be bored all day. Her response, 'Well, I would hope that I should have some grandchildren to play with.' From me? Is she kidding? If she wants grandchildren to play with in her retirement, she better not plan on retiring early! For now the only pool pass I want is to Purvis.

Pool Pass

So, many people are very secretive about when they are "trying", when they get the positive on a home pregnancy test, etc until they are officially pregnant for 12 weeks. Well, I am not being secretive about this and I'm so excited that Joey may let us get a pool pass this month! He is scared about how this will change our lives (I'm scared about actually being pregnant) but I'm trying to focus both of us on thoughts about how great it will to be parents. In about a week I may be jumping off the high dive into unknown waters and I can't wait.