Not in the practical sense, but today, baby girl got the hiccups for the first time when I could *really* feel them. My whole belly was shaking. Such a cool experience!
And now I'm sitting here at my desk with the cheesiest smile on my face, thinking about how much pride I feel that my daughter knows how to hiccup already. I love literally every single thing she does, and I know it's only going to get more ridiculous when she's born. And now I get it. I get why parents have "brag books" and talk about their children whenever the opportunity arises. Even if no one else cares, I care, and that's all that matters.
Parental pride.... it's a beautiful thing.
Monday, September 19, 2011
Friday, September 16, 2011
100 days...
Breaking news: Our daughter is due 100 days from today!!!
I feel like doing this:
but I can't. So I'll just do one of these at my desk:
I feel like doing this:
but I can't. So I'll just do one of these at my desk:
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Pregnancy Advice of the Day
From me to you:
Don't....start a new job when you're 6 months pregnant. You will be over-tired, over-stimulated, and over-emotional. A little like this:
Luckily, I am really enjoying my new job, and it's an amazing opportunity. I just feel like the days are going by way too quickly now. Less time in the day means less time blogging. But in case you were wondering, you're not missing much - my life has been very boring.
The best part of my days are definitely still how active this little girl is in my belly. Psssh, I shouldn't call her "little" anymore... her tiny kicks and jabs have been replaced with full-blown human baby movement. This is why the show "I Didn't Know I was Pregnant" is so mind boggling to me. Even if I wanted to ignore the movement, I couldn't. She's always there, letting me know she's still doing okay and wanting my attention. You can see my whole belly move and shake, and last night Jon even commented that it looked like she was trying to escape! Haha. So even though my days are a little more hectic lately, I am still loving every second of being pregnant with my sweet daughter. Even if I feel like a zombie sometimes.
Don't....start a new job when you're 6 months pregnant. You will be over-tired, over-stimulated, and over-emotional. A little like this:
The best part of my days are definitely still how active this little girl is in my belly. Psssh, I shouldn't call her "little" anymore... her tiny kicks and jabs have been replaced with full-blown human baby movement. This is why the show "I Didn't Know I was Pregnant" is so mind boggling to me. Even if I wanted to ignore the movement, I couldn't. She's always there, letting me know she's still doing okay and wanting my attention. You can see my whole belly move and shake, and last night Jon even commented that it looked like she was trying to escape! Haha. So even though my days are a little more hectic lately, I am still loving every second of being pregnant with my sweet daughter. Even if I feel like a zombie sometimes.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
I Just Haven't Met You Yet
I've heard this song by Michael Buble almost once per day over the last two weeks. It came out a long time ago, but I don't think it's a coincidence that it's been playing non-stop on my radio and on Pandora.......
After all, it was our song for Jack. And we're approaching the one-year mark since we lost him.When it comes to my son, I don't believe in coincidences... I believe in signs.
When we were pregnant last year, we thought the lyrics of this song were so fitting. Words like:
"I promise you kid, I'll give so much more than I get... I just haven't met you yet."
I'll never forget the first time I heard this song after we lost him. We were in Staples, buying ink cartridges. The familiar song starts... and I sobbed. And sobbed. In the middle of store. Jon hugged me and didn't let go until the tears dried up. It was like a dagger to the heart.
Even after we found out about baby girl, I would purposely skip over this song if it came on the radio, because it was still too painful to listen to. But now, I don't know... it's becoming somewhat happy again.
I still feel sad when I think about Jack, but I just know that he had a hand in sending his little sister here to be with us. And when I listen to the words now, they take on a whole new meaning:
"I might have to wait, I'll never give up.
I guess it's half timing, and the other half's luck
Wherever you are, whenever it's right
You'll come out of nowhere and into my life"
We haven't met this little girl yet, but because of the joy she brings in our lives, and because of the memory of her brother, I couldn't imagine loving anyone more. Jack made us better parents in the short time he was with us. I am so ready to meet her, but I can wait a little longer until she's ready. I'm just happy that she's here.
After all, it was our song for Jack. And we're approaching the one-year mark since we lost him.When it comes to my son, I don't believe in coincidences... I believe in signs.
When we were pregnant last year, we thought the lyrics of this song were so fitting. Words like:
"I promise you kid, I'll give so much more than I get... I just haven't met you yet."
I'll never forget the first time I heard this song after we lost him. We were in Staples, buying ink cartridges. The familiar song starts... and I sobbed. And sobbed. In the middle of store. Jon hugged me and didn't let go until the tears dried up. It was like a dagger to the heart.
Even after we found out about baby girl, I would purposely skip over this song if it came on the radio, because it was still too painful to listen to. But now, I don't know... it's becoming somewhat happy again.
I still feel sad when I think about Jack, but I just know that he had a hand in sending his little sister here to be with us. And when I listen to the words now, they take on a whole new meaning:
"I might have to wait, I'll never give up.
I guess it's half timing, and the other half's luck
Wherever you are, whenever it's right
You'll come out of nowhere and into my life"
We haven't met this little girl yet, but because of the joy she brings in our lives, and because of the memory of her brother, I couldn't imagine loving anyone more. Jack made us better parents in the short time he was with us. I am so ready to meet her, but I can wait a little longer until she's ready. I'm just happy that she's here.
Friday, September 2, 2011
One year from today...
This lovely couple will be getting hitched in Nashville, Tennessee! I told you about their sweet engagement a few month back, and now plans are getting underway. A date has been set, a location has been chosen, and now we just have to wait a measly 365 days, and it'll be here!
To commemorate their -1 anniversary, Kenny and Rodney sent me this beautiful bouquet of flowers yesterday at work:
You can't really read the card (stupid flash) but the note attached says "Will you be my bridesmaid?? XOXO - Ken"
Awwwwww. Cutest surprise ever!! That was so sweet of them, and of course I said yes! With two sisters getting married next year, we've got a fun fun fun summer in store.
What's even crazier to think about??? At Lindsay's wedding, we'll have a 5-month old. By Kenny's, she'll be almost 9 months. WHOA!! We might have a crawling baby in Nashville. I can't believe it. Good thing Aunt Kenny bought baby girl some teeny tiny cowgirl boots for the occasion ;-) She'll be ready to go!
Oh, and totallly un-related... but now I remember why they say pregnant women shouldn't wear horizontal stripes. Holy cannoli -that is one sizable bump! I swear it gets bigger every day. But as long as she's healthy and growing, my belly can be the size of Florida. Well, maybe Rhode Island. I feel like that's fair.
Awwwwww. Cutest surprise ever!! That was so sweet of them, and of course I said yes! With two sisters getting married next year, we've got a fun fun fun summer in store.
What's even crazier to think about??? At Lindsay's wedding, we'll have a 5-month old. By Kenny's, she'll be almost 9 months. WHOA!! We might have a crawling baby in Nashville. I can't believe it. Good thing Aunt Kenny bought baby girl some teeny tiny cowgirl boots for the occasion ;-) She'll be ready to go!
Oh, and totallly un-related... but now I remember why they say pregnant women shouldn't wear horizontal stripes. Holy cannoli -that is one sizable bump! I swear it gets bigger every day. But as long as she's healthy and growing, my belly can be the size of Florida. Well, maybe Rhode Island. I feel like that's fair.
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