Well after exactly 3yrs of living here, we finally are getting neighbors!! Here's the current progress and what I think our projected sunlight view will be. Doesn't seem too awful. We'll know in a few months how accurate I am.
Monday, March 24, 2014
Sunday, March 23, 2014
Sixteen Days + New Meds
So I got new medication yesterday for migraines, it's called Reglan -- ever heard of it? I hadn't. Apparently it's used a lot for nausea especially when c-section women are ill. It helps the intestines process faster, but isn't recommended for more than 3 months use, especially when the max dosage (3x/day) is used. I haven't needed it yet *knock on wood* but when the time comes I will let y'all know how it is. I've started a daily regimen of taking Claritin + drinking more water w/lemon, seems to be keeping them at bay so I'll continue this route.
I've been working on my Target Baby Registry, mostly for ourselves -- I'm not having a baby shower and doubt anyone outside of immediate family will be shopping for us, but you never know. I've decided we'll use Honest.com diapers as we already get the monthly subscription for everything else use -- their toothpaste honest to God makes me want to brush my teeth all day, it's amazing and totally kills my sweet tooth cravings! Seriously. I just ordered their mouth wash and can NOT contain my excitement... yes... over mouth wash!!! Their diaper bundles are a really good value for being organic plus they'll be delivered right to my door. So if you're in the market for a gift for me... an honest.com gift card or the organic swaddles would be amazing & I'd love you forever!!! It's true what people say about your 2nd child... you're more particular in what you want, you're more adamant of what you'll do and you really know the things you don't need {all those gimmick products they throw at first time moms}. Plus... everything at the baby store is completely different. Like OK, did you know they have a baby bathtub with whirlpool and sprayer? What the heck, man??
Anyways, only like 16 days until we *hopefully* get to see the gender. Okay so we are 80% sure of what it is, but as I was talking to my really good friend Jennifer - who has a boy & a girl - she thinks it's the opposite, so really I'm not certain, just going off what the tech told me. I can't wait to show the new office to Ryan though, he is going to LOVE this doctor and her staff and the whole office in general. I know I do. Heck, makes me want to have more babies {okay really, let's see how well this baby labor goes... and how their behavior for the first year is, haha}.
One new thing I am doing with this baby & don't judge me for it, I'm going to breastfeed for maybe 6 weeks then switch to formula. It's a personal choice. I didn't "enjoy" breastfeeding like some women do. I did it because that's what doctor's recommend. I did it for what the health benefits are -- and yes I have one heck of a healthy boy, but I also know kids who were formula fed from day one and are just AS healthy. I'll try to pump the heck out of my breasts to get a good freezer supply, but I also know that I won't have the time to dedicate to 1-on-1 feeding as I did with Keaton. And I am most certainly OK with that as is Ryan and our families. So if anyone has any super recommendations on BOTTLES that'd be fantastic as Keaton never did bottles well {poor latch at first} and we just never had a need after he was supplemented for jaundice. Even as he got older he went straight to sippy cups, straws and then to cups without straws within about 6 months.
I do however plan to 100% make my own food. NO jars of foods. *maybe* the occasional pouch for on the go ease but you can bet I'm working on my ORGANIC garden -- from the soil to composting to the seeds so that this baby has 100% organic baby food fed to him/her.
I've been working on my Target Baby Registry, mostly for ourselves -- I'm not having a baby shower and doubt anyone outside of immediate family will be shopping for us, but you never know. I've decided we'll use Honest.com diapers as we already get the monthly subscription for everything else use -- their toothpaste honest to God makes me want to brush my teeth all day, it's amazing and totally kills my sweet tooth cravings! Seriously. I just ordered their mouth wash and can NOT contain my excitement... yes... over mouth wash!!! Their diaper bundles are a really good value for being organic plus they'll be delivered right to my door. So if you're in the market for a gift for me... an honest.com gift card or the organic swaddles would be amazing & I'd love you forever!!! It's true what people say about your 2nd child... you're more particular in what you want, you're more adamant of what you'll do and you really know the things you don't need {all those gimmick products they throw at first time moms}. Plus... everything at the baby store is completely different. Like OK, did you know they have a baby bathtub with whirlpool and sprayer? What the heck, man??
Anyways, only like 16 days until we *hopefully* get to see the gender. Okay so we are 80% sure of what it is, but as I was talking to my really good friend Jennifer - who has a boy & a girl - she thinks it's the opposite, so really I'm not certain, just going off what the tech told me. I can't wait to show the new office to Ryan though, he is going to LOVE this doctor and her staff and the whole office in general. I know I do. Heck, makes me want to have more babies {okay really, let's see how well this baby labor goes... and how their behavior for the first year is, haha}.
One new thing I am doing with this baby & don't judge me for it, I'm going to breastfeed for maybe 6 weeks then switch to formula. It's a personal choice. I didn't "enjoy" breastfeeding like some women do. I did it because that's what doctor's recommend. I did it for what the health benefits are -- and yes I have one heck of a healthy boy, but I also know kids who were formula fed from day one and are just AS healthy. I'll try to pump the heck out of my breasts to get a good freezer supply, but I also know that I won't have the time to dedicate to 1-on-1 feeding as I did with Keaton. And I am most certainly OK with that as is Ryan and our families. So if anyone has any super recommendations on BOTTLES that'd be fantastic as Keaton never did bottles well {poor latch at first} and we just never had a need after he was supplemented for jaundice. Even as he got older he went straight to sippy cups, straws and then to cups without straws within about 6 months.
I do however plan to 100% make my own food. NO jars of foods. *maybe* the occasional pouch for on the go ease but you can bet I'm working on my ORGANIC garden -- from the soil to composting to the seeds so that this baby has 100% organic baby food fed to him/her.
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
17 weeks
We got to see the baby yesterday, the tech couldn't make out for certain if it was a boy or girl so we will or should know on April 8th!!! I am making announcement cards, so relatives will get them in the mail vs an announcement publicly.. neener neener.
Baby is great. 154 heart rate, showing as 3 days ahead... this happens with big babies too, which run in my family... keaton would have been over 8.5 lbs at full term.
I'm still at my pre pregnancy weight and in pre pregnancy clothes, but I really ought to start shopping soon for summer maternity styles. Leggings are a blessing!!
Doc called in a new RX for me, Reglan, for my migraines. Beats paying a neurologist like old doc wanted me to do. She also gave me the option to take progesterone shots weekly until 37weeks to avoid preemie... um no thanks! Lol. She agreed.
Love the new doc office. Everyone I mean everyone is so nice, staff and patients. Got a huge goodie bag when I got there... 9 formula samples, 3 keepsake containers, inflatable nursing pillow, 8 or so prenatal package samples, diaper rash sample, 2 bottles and more. Love it, because this time around I am very open to the idea of formula feeding with Similac. After nursing Keaton for 2.5yrs with no will power, I vow to change that now. Haters and judgements can be taken elsewhere, I am the mother and this is my child and my choice!
I still need to shop for a new car seat. We got rid of Ks because he hated it... why make the mistake twice? So I'm looking at Graco and Britax, they have to be red black or gray to match the bumbleride... or a new stroller/seat set if I find a deal under $200 which I may toward summer sales.
Sunday, March 9, 2014
15 weeks
15 week, 4 days. Still in Old Navy jeans and regular t shirts, but showing a bit... I still think I just look bloated but a few weeks ago someone told me I "look very pregnant" so maybe it's just me!
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