Appetizer: Fill in the blanks: I ____________ when I _____________.
I hate when I am laying in the bed and the kids bump into it and it shakes and makes me even more nauseaus.
Soup: Name something you use to make your home smell good.
Carpet fresh
Salad: If you could receive a coupon in the mail for 50% off any product, what would you want it to be for?
A house
Main Course: Besides sleeping, what do you spend the majority of the hours of your typical day doing?
eating
Dessert: What can you hear right now while answering these questions?
My mother talking on the phone to me
21 July 2006
20 July 2006
When I grow up
Hey Ashlyn, what are you going to be when you grow up?
I'm going to be a photographer!
Haley, what are you going to be?
A vegetarian.
A vegetarian?
Yeah, you know, one of those people who work with animals...
I'm going to be a photographer!
Haley, what are you going to be?
A vegetarian.
A vegetarian?
Yeah, you know, one of those people who work with animals...
18 July 2006
Power
Haley informed me yesterday that she has magic power. So of course I was excited because who couldn't use a little magic power?
This power enables her to close her eyes and reach into the toybox and know what toy she has picked out before opening her eyes. It also allows her to know where certain toys are and when Ashlyn needs them she can tell her exactly where to look.
Dang it, this is no magic power! This is common sense! Don't come wake me up and tell me crap like that! But hey, when you can clean a house like Mary Poppins can, by all means, come and get me.
This power enables her to close her eyes and reach into the toybox and know what toy she has picked out before opening her eyes. It also allows her to know where certain toys are and when Ashlyn needs them she can tell her exactly where to look.
Dang it, this is no magic power! This is common sense! Don't come wake me up and tell me crap like that! But hey, when you can clean a house like Mary Poppins can, by all means, come and get me.
The whole dairy issue
The baby is now almost 100% against all things dairy. This is a problem because I drink a lot of milk. A lot of milk. Now milk seems to curdle the minute it hits my stomach and leaves that familiar tin-like taste in my mouth that no amount of tooth brushing can scrub away. Instead of wanting milk, the baby is sending up incredible cravings for water. How bad is that? I can't get enough water. And it must be cold water with ice...not just any ice, mind you, but ice that was purchased at the Town & Country gas station. All other ice is unacceptable.
Unfortunately for the baby, I am not giving up cheesecake. I am very close to ordering one of those Junior's ones from QVC. The baby will most likely not appreciate that, but my reasoning behind it is that I pretty much feel like butt everyday anyway, so at least I will eat something good and then feel like butt instead of drinking a bunch of water or eating what the baby wants and then feeling like butt.
My stomach has poked out overnight. I guess when it's the 4th one you really can't help that. Amazingly enough, I still weigh the same as I did before it poked out so this must be a sign from God that it's okay to continue eating Little Debbie Swiss Cake Rolls every night at 11. So at least I have that.
Unfortunately for the baby, I am not giving up cheesecake. I am very close to ordering one of those Junior's ones from QVC. The baby will most likely not appreciate that, but my reasoning behind it is that I pretty much feel like butt everyday anyway, so at least I will eat something good and then feel like butt instead of drinking a bunch of water or eating what the baby wants and then feeling like butt.
My stomach has poked out overnight. I guess when it's the 4th one you really can't help that. Amazingly enough, I still weigh the same as I did before it poked out so this must be a sign from God that it's okay to continue eating Little Debbie Swiss Cake Rolls every night at 11. So at least I have that.
17 July 2006
Another Haley gem
Last Friday I had to meet Scott up at the Company for a meeting and afterward the kids and I sat in his office while he tied up some loose ends so we could go eat. Scott has one of those Army posters in his office...I know you've seen them:
Anyway, Haley was staring at the poster and then she started jumping around and I said "Haley! Be still!" and she said "Golly Mom, no matter where I stand, that guy is still pointing at me!"
I hope this next baby is half as funny as she is.
Anyway, Haley was staring at the poster and then she started jumping around and I said "Haley! Be still!" and she said "Golly Mom, no matter where I stand, that guy is still pointing at me!"
I hope this next baby is half as funny as she is.
14 July 2006
11 weeks pregnant
According to Webmd, at 11 weeks:
Your fetus, about the size of a large lime, measures about 1.75 to 2.4 inches from crown to rump and weighs about three-tenths of an ounce. About now the rapid "swooshing" noises of the heartbeat can be heard through a Doppler sound-wave stethoscope. Fingernails and external genitalia are showing distinguishing characteristics, and the baby is swallowing and kicking, although you still won't feel it.
Your fetus, about the size of a large lime, measures about 1.75 to 2.4 inches from crown to rump and weighs about three-tenths of an ounce. About now the rapid "swooshing" noises of the heartbeat can be heard through a Doppler sound-wave stethoscope. Fingernails and external genitalia are showing distinguishing characteristics, and the baby is swallowing and kicking, although you still won't feel it.
Friday's Feast, 15 July 2006
Appetizer: Name one thing nice that you could do for someone else today.
Well, I could do a lot of things, but I probably won't, because it would involve getting out of the bed.
Soup: When was the last time you were frightened by the weather?
One time we were in Florida and there was a storm blowing in off the water and a palm tree got struck by lightning right beside us and the top of it exploded. It was pretty funny afterward, but at the time it scared the shit out of me.
Salad: What would you say is the most useful website or blog that you visit?
My bank's website
Main Course: Who was your favorite singer/group when you were a child?
Alabama
Dessert: Do you have any rituals? If so, what are they?
I am a creature of habit. Every single thing I do is ritualistic.
Well, I could do a lot of things, but I probably won't, because it would involve getting out of the bed.
Soup: When was the last time you were frightened by the weather?
One time we were in Florida and there was a storm blowing in off the water and a palm tree got struck by lightning right beside us and the top of it exploded. It was pretty funny afterward, but at the time it scared the shit out of me.
Salad: What would you say is the most useful website or blog that you visit?
My bank's website
Main Course: Who was your favorite singer/group when you were a child?
Alabama
Dessert: Do you have any rituals? If so, what are they?
I am a creature of habit. Every single thing I do is ritualistic.
11 July 2006
There's something in the water
Last week two of Scott's soldiers' wives had babies. Those two soldiers are part of the permanent party here. This week 4 of his female soldiers (the ones in class here, not the permanent party) have turned up pregnant. Some are getting out of the army and some are getting married-a novel idea!
Every Friday the company does some sort of training. This Friday they are having training on safe sex.
I told Scott to take notes.
Every Friday the company does some sort of training. This Friday they are having training on safe sex.
I told Scott to take notes.
Yes, I still feel like crap
I wrote back on July 6th that my sickness was easing up.
People, don't be fooled as I was.
I have heard by way of the grapevine that people are talking about the fact that I have not updated my blog in several days. Interestingly enough, this came from my grandmother, who does not own a computer and could not see it if she did own one, so obviously people (Joan) have been talking about me. I am happy to provide fodder for you all.
I still feel like crap and I am still taking my medicine. I have, however, discovered that the baby does not care for chocolate milk one little bit, so that's helping a little. I would also like for it to be known that I am single handedly keeping the Sonic on Knickerbocker in business with all the Ched R Peppers and lime slushes I've been buying from them; the baby seems to like those.
Also, the baby (all two inches of it) has apparently now taken up residence somewhere near my spine because I now have a funny tingling/numbing sensation going on there.
So all in all (in case you can't figure it out for yourself) this pregnancy is going awesomely. I can't wait to have this kid and maybe do it all over again.
People, don't be fooled as I was.
I have heard by way of the grapevine that people are talking about the fact that I have not updated my blog in several days. Interestingly enough, this came from my grandmother, who does not own a computer and could not see it if she did own one, so obviously people (Joan) have been talking about me. I am happy to provide fodder for you all.
I still feel like crap and I am still taking my medicine. I have, however, discovered that the baby does not care for chocolate milk one little bit, so that's helping a little. I would also like for it to be known that I am single handedly keeping the Sonic on Knickerbocker in business with all the Ched R Peppers and lime slushes I've been buying from them; the baby seems to like those.
Also, the baby (all two inches of it) has apparently now taken up residence somewhere near my spine because I now have a funny tingling/numbing sensation going on there.
So all in all (in case you can't figure it out for yourself) this pregnancy is going awesomely. I can't wait to have this kid and maybe do it all over again.
07 July 2006
Skinny dipping
When Nana came back in June she bought the kids a little pool with a built on slide for the backyard. It is a huge hit, especially with Owen, who likes the pool all to himself. Let me tell you, when he rips off his pants, everyone else disappears!
10 weeks pregnant
According to Webmd, at week 10:
Congratulations! Your baby is now officially called a "fetus." It looks a little like a medium shrimp, measuring 1.25 to 1.68 inches from crown to rump, and weighing a little less than two-tenths of an ounce. You might be reassured to know that most physical malformations, when they occur, have occurred by the end of this week, so the most critical part of your baby's development is safely behind you. But other developmental processes, such as those affecting behavior and intelligence, will continue throughout pregnancy. Eyes are covered by skin that will eventually split to form eyelids.
Congratulations! Your baby is now officially called a "fetus." It looks a little like a medium shrimp, measuring 1.25 to 1.68 inches from crown to rump, and weighing a little less than two-tenths of an ounce. You might be reassured to know that most physical malformations, when they occur, have occurred by the end of this week, so the most critical part of your baby's development is safely behind you. But other developmental processes, such as those affecting behavior and intelligence, will continue throughout pregnancy. Eyes are covered by skin that will eventually split to form eyelids.
Friday's Feast, 7 July 2006
Appetizer: When was the last time you visited a hospital?
Yesterday
Soup: On a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being highest, how ambitious are you?
3
Salad: Make a sentence using the letters of a body part. (Example: (mouth) My other ukelele tings healthily.)
(shin) Scott has interesting news.
Main Course: If you were to start a club, what would the subject matter be, and what would you name it?
I wouldn't start a club, as I mentioned above, I am not very ambitious.
Dessert: What color is the carpet/flooring in your home?
god-awful
Yesterday
Soup: On a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being highest, how ambitious are you?
3
Salad: Make a sentence using the letters of a body part. (Example: (mouth) My other ukelele tings healthily.)
(shin) Scott has interesting news.
Main Course: If you were to start a club, what would the subject matter be, and what would you name it?
I wouldn't start a club, as I mentioned above, I am not very ambitious.
Dessert: What color is the carpet/flooring in your home?
god-awful
06 July 2006
All my sickness
I would like to report that while it is not gone completely, my sickness has eased up considerably. I am now able to get up and shower on a daily basis, and I will actually consider leaving the house if the mood is right.
This lessoning of the sickness must be because now that the baby has developed fingers, it can float around in it's wonderworld flipping me off, thereby causing emotional duress instead of physical duress, and hey, I'll take the emotional anyday over the physical, as there are much better drugs out there for that.
Tonight at Walmart we bought a book with approximately 54,182 baby names in it. We bought the book in hopes of finding a good name for the baby, since all Scott can come up with at the moment is "Moose", and if it's a boy then we really have no idea...
This lessoning of the sickness must be because now that the baby has developed fingers, it can float around in it's wonderworld flipping me off, thereby causing emotional duress instead of physical duress, and hey, I'll take the emotional anyday over the physical, as there are much better drugs out there for that.
Tonight at Walmart we bought a book with approximately 54,182 baby names in it. We bought the book in hopes of finding a good name for the baby, since all Scott can come up with at the moment is "Moose", and if it's a boy then we really have no idea...
#2 OB trip
Today we went to see Dr. Dickens again and had our first ultrasound. My due date has changed and is now officially 02 Feb. The baby was kicking around and also doing some type of shadow boxing, complete with bobbing head. Right now it looks like Owen, what with the smallish body and huge head. I go back to the doctor on 03 August.
05 July 2006
9 weeks pregnant
According to Webmd, at week 9:
The embryo measures about 0.9 inches to 1.2 inches from crown to rump, or the size of a strawberry. The arms and legs are longer, and the fingers might be a little swollen where the touch pads are forming. The head is more erect and neck is more developed. Your baby now moves its body and limbs, and this movement can be visible during an ultrasound, but you won't be able to feel it yet.
The embryo measures about 0.9 inches to 1.2 inches from crown to rump, or the size of a strawberry. The arms and legs are longer, and the fingers might be a little swollen where the touch pads are forming. The head is more erect and neck is more developed. Your baby now moves its body and limbs, and this movement can be visible during an ultrasound, but you won't be able to feel it yet.
04 July 2006
30 June 2006
Friday's Feast, 30 June 2006
Appetizer: On average, approximately how many times per day do you yawn?
Lately about 50
Soup: What was your most memorable school field trip?
The only one I really remember was the Cherokee Indian Mounds, because we went there just about every year. At least, it seemed like we went there over and over.
Salad: Fill in the blank: I was extremely __________________ this week.
sick
Main Course: Which color do you think of when you hear the word "soothing"?
baby blue
Dessert: What is something that, if you had to, you could save up the money to buy within one month?
airline tickets
Lately about 50
Soup: What was your most memorable school field trip?
The only one I really remember was the Cherokee Indian Mounds, because we went there just about every year. At least, it seemed like we went there over and over.
Salad: Fill in the blank: I was extremely __________________ this week.
sick
Main Course: Which color do you think of when you hear the word "soothing"?
baby blue
Dessert: What is something that, if you had to, you could save up the money to buy within one month?
airline tickets
28 June 2006
8 weeks pregnant
According to Webmd at week 8:
Your embryo, now about in its sixth week of development, is about the size of a grape -- 0.56 to 0.8 inches from crown to rump. Eyelid folds and ears are forming and even the tip of the nose is visible. The arms have grown longer and bend at the elbows. Places where fingers and toes eventually will grow are becoming notched. (at this point, the baby most definitely resembles Scott)
Your embryo, now about in its sixth week of development, is about the size of a grape -- 0.56 to 0.8 inches from crown to rump. Eyelid folds and ears are forming and even the tip of the nose is visible. The arms have grown longer and bend at the elbows. Places where fingers and toes eventually will grow are becoming notched. (at this point, the baby most definitely resembles Scott)
Goodbye Tigger
Sadly, Tigger Ific Starr passed away sometime between 11:30 Monday night and 5:15 Tuesday morning. Monday night he acted like he wasn't feeling well, and then Tuesday morning when Scott got up for PT I checked on him and he was gone. It was just the saddest thing, and then I had to tell the girls, who were crushed. We kept his green collar to remember him by.
In unrelated news, the phenergan medicine did not help me at all. Yesterday I called the doctor's office and they prescribed me some Zofran. I took one last night about 9:45 and this morning I feel like a new person. Let's hope this isn't a fluke and the medicine continues to work!
In unrelated news, the phenergan medicine did not help me at all. Yesterday I called the doctor's office and they prescribed me some Zofran. I took one last night about 9:45 and this morning I feel like a new person. Let's hope this isn't a fluke and the medicine continues to work!
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