September 29th, 2010
I just need to vent a little. I'm exhausted. Monday night was awful.....I was on-call at the hospital and got absolutely no sleep. It is now Wednesday evening and I still haven't caught up yet. I'm still so tired.
My feet are killing me! Standing for 8-10 hours a day at work is not good on the feet at anytime, but with this extra 20 lbs I'm hauling around right now, it's even worse. I've tried 3 or 4 different pairs of shoes and none of them help. I've even tried adding those gel sole supports and nothing works. Not sure how I'm going to handle the next few months of this!
And worst of all, Danny is gone yet again. I had him home for a couple of weeks and I was getting used to having him around more. Hopefully when our baby gets here, he will be here more often. I'm going to need him!
GRRRRRRRRRRRRRrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! I need a break, too bad I have to work this weekend :(
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Plan for the weeks to come...
September 21st, 2010
I had an appointment with my doctor yesterday, including another ultrasound! I was told my iron was a slightly low so I will be taking a supplement for that (no wonder why I've been so tired lately). I also got my "baby appointment schedule" for the upcoming weeks. Baby and I are going to be very busy from the sounds of it. I have another bio physical profile ultrasound next week and another the week after that along with an appointment to see the doc. Then, at 30 weeks we will be going in twice a week for non-stress tests. Whew....it's going to be hectic but I'm so happy that they are planning on keeping a close eye on us. That's what I know so far. But for now, here are some ultrasound pictures from yesterday. I think baby has Danny's lips (which is a good thing) haha!
Profile picture (approx. 27 weeks)
3D picture (approx. 27 weeks)..................baby doing yoga! ;)
3D picture (approx. 27 weeks)...................that doesn't look too comfortable silly!
Belly pic from a week ago @ 25 weeks and 5 days
Belly pic from a few weeks ago @ 22 weeks and 5 days
I had an appointment with my doctor yesterday, including another ultrasound! I was told my iron was a slightly low so I will be taking a supplement for that (no wonder why I've been so tired lately). I also got my "baby appointment schedule" for the upcoming weeks. Baby and I are going to be very busy from the sounds of it. I have another bio physical profile ultrasound next week and another the week after that along with an appointment to see the doc. Then, at 30 weeks we will be going in twice a week for non-stress tests. Whew....it's going to be hectic but I'm so happy that they are planning on keeping a close eye on us. That's what I know so far. But for now, here are some ultrasound pictures from yesterday. I think baby has Danny's lips (which is a good thing) haha!
Profile picture (approx. 27 weeks)
3D picture (approx. 27 weeks)..................baby doing yoga! ;)
3D picture (approx. 27 weeks)...................that doesn't look too comfortable silly!
Belly pic from a week ago @ 25 weeks and 5 days
Belly pic from a few weeks ago @ 22 weeks and 5 days
In God's Hands
September 21st, 2010
Here's the thing. As the time goes on, as that 33 week mark gets closer, the more I start to worry. Losing a baby is heartbreaking, at any stage. I would be so hurt to lose a baby at any time, but I think I could accept it in the first trimester. Being this far, I would be devastated. I dealt with it once. I think I've handled Gabriel's death with grace, I've been strong and I've made my way through the past few years. However, I really don't know if I could do it again. The thought frightens me...it chills every bone in my body until I feel numb. It's unfathomable, yet it's not impossible. I know that worrying is not going to help anything. And I'm trying very hard to be optimistic. Pregnancy is supposed to be a joyful experience. So, today I've become motivated to do better, for my own mental health and for the health of my child. I am filled with hope! My outlook is going to be a positive one. I am putting this in God's hands and He will guide me through this!
Prayers are always welcome. I believe in the power of prayer and I appreciate them very much! I am blessed to have such an amazing support system. Thanks to my husband, my family, my friends, my co-workers, and even complete strangers who wish us well. The positivity is all around us....God is working and He is great!
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
What's in a name?
September 7th, 2010
So we've been asked a lot about finding out the gender of our little one. If you are reading this, I can let you know right now that you will probably just have to wait until December for the big surprise!! Don't be sad....surprises are fun :)
We've also been asked about names. I can assure you that we have a few picked out for each gender. But, Danny and I agreed that we have to see baby before we decide on a name. I don't think we will have much trouble though, because we both have similar likes/dislikes when it comes to this. I can tell you what kinds of names you won't be seeing on our child though.
1. Boys names on girls. Masculine names like Ryan, Kyle, James, Aidan, Finley, Elliot, and Evan will not be found on a girl of ours. To me, these are strictly boys names and a sweet, beautiful, precious little girl of mine is going to have a pretty girls name. I'm a big fan of leaving the boys names to the boys! Gender confusion is no fun.
***Note: I'm okay with boyish nicknames for example: Charlotte nn Charlie, Aurora nn Rory, Francesca nn Frankie, Johanna nn Joe
2. 'Y' in place of any or every vowel. Unless a 'y' is supposed to be included, you won't be finding one in our childs' name. I do not think that adding a 'y' makes a name cute, different, or feminine. Unless we decide on a name like Kelly or Jeremy, there will be no random 'y'.
3. Misspellings. I'm a smart, educated woman. To me, misspelling a name makes a parent look uneducated and illiterate. Some people go way too far in my opinion, to the point you can't even recognize the name. Spelling a name different from the common or traditional spelling doesn't make the name different or unique. To me, it's just the same old name with a crazy spelling.
4. Cutesy names. Things like Destiny, Heaven, Princess, Nevaeh, Trinity, etc...belong on pets in my opinion. This is just a personal preference. I can't imagine having to introduce myself as Princess.
So what have you learned about me from this post other than I may be a bit of a name snob? Well, you can expect a well named baby due in December of course ;) haha
For an idea of what style you might see on baby Hermanson, here are some names that I love but Danny nixed:
Boys: Aidric, Beckett, Callum, Dietrich, Ezra, Frey, Graham, Kai, Lachlan, Noah, Wesley
Girls: Adelaide, Bryony, Catalina, Cecily, Eliza, Freya, Ivy, Louisa, Norah, Violet
Don't worry, there were a few on my list he didn't veto...our baby will be named, hopefully without too much discussion when the time comes!
So we've been asked a lot about finding out the gender of our little one. If you are reading this, I can let you know right now that you will probably just have to wait until December for the big surprise!! Don't be sad....surprises are fun :)
We've also been asked about names. I can assure you that we have a few picked out for each gender. But, Danny and I agreed that we have to see baby before we decide on a name. I don't think we will have much trouble though, because we both have similar likes/dislikes when it comes to this. I can tell you what kinds of names you won't be seeing on our child though.
1. Boys names on girls. Masculine names like Ryan, Kyle, James, Aidan, Finley, Elliot, and Evan will not be found on a girl of ours. To me, these are strictly boys names and a sweet, beautiful, precious little girl of mine is going to have a pretty girls name. I'm a big fan of leaving the boys names to the boys! Gender confusion is no fun.
***Note: I'm okay with boyish nicknames for example: Charlotte nn Charlie, Aurora nn Rory, Francesca nn Frankie, Johanna nn Joe
2. 'Y' in place of any or every vowel. Unless a 'y' is supposed to be included, you won't be finding one in our childs' name. I do not think that adding a 'y' makes a name cute, different, or feminine. Unless we decide on a name like Kelly or Jeremy, there will be no random 'y'.
3. Misspellings. I'm a smart, educated woman. To me, misspelling a name makes a parent look uneducated and illiterate. Some people go way too far in my opinion, to the point you can't even recognize the name. Spelling a name different from the common or traditional spelling doesn't make the name different or unique. To me, it's just the same old name with a crazy spelling.
4. Cutesy names. Things like Destiny, Heaven, Princess, Nevaeh, Trinity, etc...belong on pets in my opinion. This is just a personal preference. I can't imagine having to introduce myself as Princess.
So what have you learned about me from this post other than I may be a bit of a name snob? Well, you can expect a well named baby due in December of course ;) haha
For an idea of what style you might see on baby Hermanson, here are some names that I love but Danny nixed:
Boys: Aidric, Beckett, Callum, Dietrich, Ezra, Frey, Graham, Kai, Lachlan, Noah, Wesley
Girls: Adelaide, Bryony, Catalina, Cecily, Eliza, Freya, Ivy, Louisa, Norah, Violet
Don't worry, there were a few on my list he didn't veto...our baby will be named, hopefully without too much discussion when the time comes!
Monday, August 16, 2010
Moving on
August 16th, 2010
At the end of this week, we are moving out of this apartment. I can't tell you how happy I am to get out of this place. I have many complaints about the neighbors and the management....we have not been happy here for quite awhile. Moving into a new place is going to be such a breath of fresh air for us!
But when I look a little deeper, the move is going to be somewhat bittersweet. Why, you ask? Well, this is where we've spent the first 3 years of our marriage! 3 years ago in June we said our "I do's", went on our amazing honeymoon in July, and moved into this apartment that August. We were newly weds, starting our new life together as husband and wife. I was so proud to find places for our wedding gifts and to hang wedding pictures on the walls. Now the walls are bare and the cupboards are empty. Our things are neatly packed in boxes, ready for their new home.
The past 3 years haven't been all puppies and rainbows, I won't lie and say things have been perfect. But our first few years of marriage have really showed us a lot about eachother and we've grown so much closer. We have a very strong bond and a deep commitment to this union. If our relationship wasn't stable, we wouldn't be bringing a little one into our lives! Some people probably think that Danny and I got too serious, too fast. I will be the first to admit that I know so much more about him now than I did even on our wedding day. We've both grown so much. But I knew from the very beginning, even when we first met, that Danny was something special and that he would always be part of my life. I'm a very lucky woman to have such a solid rock, a friend I can always count on, and someone that I know will stick by me during the darkest hours! I don't think many people can really say that. I maybe wouldn't be able to say that either if we hadn't been through the tragic moments we have been forced to experience together. He's a good man....no, a great man! Not all guys would be able to endure such stress. Our relationship has cracks, life hasn't been easy on us, but we've been doing our best to fill those cracks with a strong bond, making sure to not forget about them because they have helped bring us to where we are today.
So this week, we are moving on to a new home but we are bringing the foundation we already have built along with us! We have so much to look forward to and a lot of memories to look back on. So here's to change...and hopefully, our next 3 years will be even better and we will continue to learn from eachother and grow with one another each step of the way!!
At the end of this week, we are moving out of this apartment. I can't tell you how happy I am to get out of this place. I have many complaints about the neighbors and the management....we have not been happy here for quite awhile. Moving into a new place is going to be such a breath of fresh air for us!
But when I look a little deeper, the move is going to be somewhat bittersweet. Why, you ask? Well, this is where we've spent the first 3 years of our marriage! 3 years ago in June we said our "I do's", went on our amazing honeymoon in July, and moved into this apartment that August. We were newly weds, starting our new life together as husband and wife. I was so proud to find places for our wedding gifts and to hang wedding pictures on the walls. Now the walls are bare and the cupboards are empty. Our things are neatly packed in boxes, ready for their new home.
The past 3 years haven't been all puppies and rainbows, I won't lie and say things have been perfect. But our first few years of marriage have really showed us a lot about eachother and we've grown so much closer. We have a very strong bond and a deep commitment to this union. If our relationship wasn't stable, we wouldn't be bringing a little one into our lives! Some people probably think that Danny and I got too serious, too fast. I will be the first to admit that I know so much more about him now than I did even on our wedding day. We've both grown so much. But I knew from the very beginning, even when we first met, that Danny was something special and that he would always be part of my life. I'm a very lucky woman to have such a solid rock, a friend I can always count on, and someone that I know will stick by me during the darkest hours! I don't think many people can really say that. I maybe wouldn't be able to say that either if we hadn't been through the tragic moments we have been forced to experience together. He's a good man....no, a great man! Not all guys would be able to endure such stress. Our relationship has cracks, life hasn't been easy on us, but we've been doing our best to fill those cracks with a strong bond, making sure to not forget about them because they have helped bring us to where we are today.
So this week, we are moving on to a new home but we are bringing the foundation we already have built along with us! We have so much to look forward to and a lot of memories to look back on. So here's to change...and hopefully, our next 3 years will be even better and we will continue to learn from eachother and grow with one another each step of the way!!
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Lookin' good!
August 11th, 2010
What's better during pregnancy than getting to see your precious little one with ultrasound? It's truly an amazing sight. The only thing better is finding out from the doctor afterwards that everything is looking great! Yesterday, Danny and I went to the clinic for baby's big ultrasound at about 21 weeks. Baby wasn't being overly cooperative but we got some cute pictures and finding out that everything was looking good made me so happy. I actually ended up with tears in my eyes at one point....to see this tiny life we made squirming around was just so spectacular!
I must admit, Gabriel crossed my mind yesterday during the ultrasound. I remember Danny and I watching him wave at us on the ultrasound. I remember us looking at eachother and we both just couldn't quit smiling. No matter what I do, Gabriel is never far off my mind. I miss him so much and can't help but wonder what he would think of his new little sibling growing inside of mommy. But I can only dream of what it would be like. It makes me sad, but I am hopeful for what our new life is going to be like!
The intense love I feel for this little one already is amazing and scary at the same time. My only wish is for a healthy second half of this pregnancy and that we are holding our sweet sweet baby in our arms in 4 months! My next appointment is September 8th and I get to do the fun glucose test, yippie! So until next time, here are some pictures of baby :)
What's better during pregnancy than getting to see your precious little one with ultrasound? It's truly an amazing sight. The only thing better is finding out from the doctor afterwards that everything is looking great! Yesterday, Danny and I went to the clinic for baby's big ultrasound at about 21 weeks. Baby wasn't being overly cooperative but we got some cute pictures and finding out that everything was looking good made me so happy. I actually ended up with tears in my eyes at one point....to see this tiny life we made squirming around was just so spectacular!
I must admit, Gabriel crossed my mind yesterday during the ultrasound. I remember Danny and I watching him wave at us on the ultrasound. I remember us looking at eachother and we both just couldn't quit smiling. No matter what I do, Gabriel is never far off my mind. I miss him so much and can't help but wonder what he would think of his new little sibling growing inside of mommy. But I can only dream of what it would be like. It makes me sad, but I am hopeful for what our new life is going to be like!
The intense love I feel for this little one already is amazing and scary at the same time. My only wish is for a healthy second half of this pregnancy and that we are holding our sweet sweet baby in our arms in 4 months! My next appointment is September 8th and I get to do the fun glucose test, yippie! So until next time, here are some pictures of baby :)
Friday, August 6, 2010
Halfway!!!
August 6th, 2010
We've made it to the halfway point...20 weeks! It's very exciting. Next Tuesday we have our big ultrasound, I can't wait to see baby again. Danny will get to see baby for the first time too.
Baby has been kicking up a storm. I actually felt a kick from the outside the other night. Hopefully Danny will be able to feel it soon too! It's the most amazing thing!
I went to the doctor the other day because I was positive I had a bladder infection but I was wrong. I guess everything looked fine and I had probably just overdone myself that day and hadn't had enough water. Baby's heartbeat sounded good though and everything seems to be fine...Thank God!
Oooo, and the other day (right after I posted) our fuzzibunz came in the mail. They are adorable, I love them. Danny liked how soft they were! I will post a picture once we move in a couple weeks and get the other half of my stash.
And just for fun...a couple more belly pictures!
17 weeks and 5 days
19 weeks and 5 days
We've made it to the halfway point...20 weeks! It's very exciting. Next Tuesday we have our big ultrasound, I can't wait to see baby again. Danny will get to see baby for the first time too.
Baby has been kicking up a storm. I actually felt a kick from the outside the other night. Hopefully Danny will be able to feel it soon too! It's the most amazing thing!
I went to the doctor the other day because I was positive I had a bladder infection but I was wrong. I guess everything looked fine and I had probably just overdone myself that day and hadn't had enough water. Baby's heartbeat sounded good though and everything seems to be fine...Thank God!
Oooo, and the other day (right after I posted) our fuzzibunz came in the mail. They are adorable, I love them. Danny liked how soft they were! I will post a picture once we move in a couple weeks and get the other half of my stash.
And just for fun...a couple more belly pictures!
17 weeks and 5 days
19 weeks and 5 days
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