11:22 a.m. Labor Day already! Wow! The summer has just flown by. It's too bad it was so freakin' hot outside to do much. At least Kent and I got some good swim time into our days. I've quickly grown to appreciate and love the sport of swimming. It's so good for you. I wouldn't mind swimming again in addition to walking. It's also good for my back, which has not been doing so well lately. VERY PAINFUL. I've pretty much been lying down for the past day. I've been using heating pads and ice packs. I was doing some yoga yesterday and I bent over to touch my toes (something I've always been able to do since I'm pretty flexible) and POP! I felt this weird crack in my back and I went to the ground. After that it was hell. My back spasmed out like crazy. And on both sides too. Usually it's just my left side that gives me problems but this time it was both, including my lower back. I wanted to cry or shoot myself. Okay, not really but I was in tons of pain. Today has been better though.
I joined the pregnancy and exercise study and I start on the 22nd I believe. I'll either be put into the test group, which exercises 3 days a week for one hour for 6 mths, or I'll be in the control group, which at least gets 8 free prenatal yoga classes. The control group has visits at 6 wk intervals where they have to walk for 2 miles and lift light weights. I wonder if it's okay to do exercise if you're in the control group? Probably not. I'm going to do it anyway! Haha. I'm going to screw up the results. Well, what am I supposed to do? Not be healthy? I wonder what the doctor is studying anyways? They're not supposed to tell you. That alone can skew the results somehow.
I also signed up for two early pregnancy courses for free. It's so awesome having such a great ob/gyn. We get a lot of free stuff. I got some diaper samples and a couple of magazines plus a booklet on pregnancy questions. I've kinda stopped reading so much about my pregnancy just because the medical association likes to scare people. I mean I'm sure there's a reason behind the precautions but sometimes I think these writers take things a little too far. And with my mindset (I'm a worry wart) all those warnings were just making me too nervous.
Did I mention that Kent got a new job in security? I need to re-read my blogs before I go into detail again abut Kent's job.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Week 9 -- Day 1 (REDD)
8:49 p.m. I missed two days of writing!! Sorry about that. I was feeling pretty sick the last few days. General fatigue -- really bad fatigue -- nausea, and A LOT of dizziness. I was so dizzy I could hardly walk straight. I read that this was a common pregnancy symptom so I tried not to stress too much about it. But trying to use the computer was awful. The reading made me more dizzy and gave me a migraine. So I apologize for having two empty days.
I'm 9 wks today! This time it's for real. No more changing due dates. My dad saw me yesterday and couldn't believe that I was already showing. He was also amazed at how big the baby had gotten. I'm going to try and post a picture to my blog, because I want everyone to be able to see my ultrasound photo. I have it up on Facebook but I don't know how many of you guys use it. It's a little more difficult to use than Myspace but it's a lot more professional. It also has really neat applications that you can download and use. I have one called VisualBookshelf that lets you post pictures of books that you've read, are reading or want to read. It's really neat if you want to share with other people or just look smart! I'm currently reading Callisto. It's about a not-so-intelligent rural boy that winds up in this twisted CIA terrorist plot when his car breaks down. Highly entertaining reading. I also just finished the inspiring book, The Last Lecture, and the extremely comical book, Bonk. Both are highly recommended. Okay! Now that I've gone off on my little book spiel, it's time to get back to blogging.
I've had such extreme writer's block lately. I hate it. It's like I'm trying to censor myself so as not to piss off anyone, but I don't want to censor myself too much to where I sound emotionless, you know? I like to think of my blog as sort of my PG rated dairy. Anyway...
Kent and I walked around Concordia University yesterday. It's right behind our apartment complex. It's a beautiful, Christian campus. They really tried to keep the grounds very natural and used granite and wood for the buildings. All you can smell is the cedar wood out there and there's a lot of trees and shade. Very peaceful. Kent and I picked up some pamphlets about their programs. I wouldn't mind looking into a master's degree of some sort. I think Kent wants to do the same. Look into it, that is. Neither one of us practice any certain religion but we're both spiritual. We believe in a higher God who wants us to lead the best lives we can lead for ourselves and others. We were taught to be accepting and tolerant of people who are unlike us. We both have pretty similar beliefs.
The campus was so Zen-like that I couldn't help but wonder if anyone ever meditates there and if so, if the faculty gets upset. I'd like to think that a Christian campus would be tolerant of everyone, but you never know.
I exercised for a total of an hour and a half yesterday. I was so proud of myself. I can't even remember the last time I exercised that much. I did a mixture of walking outside and on the treadmill, and using the stationery bike and weight machines. I plan on doing that for 5 to 6 days a week. I'm also signing up for this study that a doctor is doing on exercise and pregnancy. It's being put out by a doctor who works at the same clinic as my ob/gyn. We will be exercising three days a week for an hour and doing yoga. Yay! I'm very excited.
I'm going to put on my running gear. I'll be back.
I'm 9 wks today! This time it's for real. No more changing due dates. My dad saw me yesterday and couldn't believe that I was already showing. He was also amazed at how big the baby had gotten. I'm going to try and post a picture to my blog, because I want everyone to be able to see my ultrasound photo. I have it up on Facebook but I don't know how many of you guys use it. It's a little more difficult to use than Myspace but it's a lot more professional. It also has really neat applications that you can download and use. I have one called VisualBookshelf that lets you post pictures of books that you've read, are reading or want to read. It's really neat if you want to share with other people or just look smart! I'm currently reading Callisto. It's about a not-so-intelligent rural boy that winds up in this twisted CIA terrorist plot when his car breaks down. Highly entertaining reading. I also just finished the inspiring book, The Last Lecture, and the extremely comical book, Bonk. Both are highly recommended. Okay! Now that I've gone off on my little book spiel, it's time to get back to blogging.
I've had such extreme writer's block lately. I hate it. It's like I'm trying to censor myself so as not to piss off anyone, but I don't want to censor myself too much to where I sound emotionless, you know? I like to think of my blog as sort of my PG rated dairy. Anyway...
Kent and I walked around Concordia University yesterday. It's right behind our apartment complex. It's a beautiful, Christian campus. They really tried to keep the grounds very natural and used granite and wood for the buildings. All you can smell is the cedar wood out there and there's a lot of trees and shade. Very peaceful. Kent and I picked up some pamphlets about their programs. I wouldn't mind looking into a master's degree of some sort. I think Kent wants to do the same. Look into it, that is. Neither one of us practice any certain religion but we're both spiritual. We believe in a higher God who wants us to lead the best lives we can lead for ourselves and others. We were taught to be accepting and tolerant of people who are unlike us. We both have pretty similar beliefs.
The campus was so Zen-like that I couldn't help but wonder if anyone ever meditates there and if so, if the faculty gets upset. I'd like to think that a Christian campus would be tolerant of everyone, but you never know.
I exercised for a total of an hour and a half yesterday. I was so proud of myself. I can't even remember the last time I exercised that much. I did a mixture of walking outside and on the treadmill, and using the stationery bike and weight machines. I plan on doing that for 5 to 6 days a week. I'm also signing up for this study that a doctor is doing on exercise and pregnancy. It's being put out by a doctor who works at the same clinic as my ob/gyn. We will be exercising three days a week for an hour and doing yoga. Yay! I'm very excited.
I'm going to put on my running gear. I'll be back.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Week 8 -- Day 5 (revised estimated due date, or redd)
11:19 p.m. I'm going to start putting "revised estimated due date or REDD" after the next few days so as not to confuse these new postings with old ones when I thought I was on the right week.
My day is going great so far. Woke up early, had a healthy egg scramble -- I need to start eating much healthier since I've been stuffing my face with sugar-laden foods -- and did 15 minutes of aerobic exercise -- 10 on the treadmill and 5 on the stationery bike. That stationery bike is a workout! I was so surprised that my legs were burning after only 3 minutes of pedaling. Well, I did want to get my thighs toned. I've noticed that my fat is going mainly to my thighs and belly, which is strange because my weight hardly ever goes to my thighs. I guess it's all part of my mid-section growing to accommodate BQ. I also noticed that my growing uterus has pinched a nerve running down my right leg. It's so annoying!
I think -- and I don't want to jinx it -- but I think Kent has some great potential for this job interview tomorrow. He took a security training course with a group called Blackstone and is now Texas Dept. of Public Safety certified to work with security companies. He emailed a group called Sentry yesterday and already heard back from them. They told him right off the bat that they could get him 40 to 45 hours plus overtime per week right away if he was the right man for the job -- and I believe he is. He has so much experience in that field that to not hire him would be a huge mistake. I'm so proud of Kent. He's been working his ass off since he was hired with the city of Austin. He already has a meeting with someone from another security company tomorrow, so I'm sure between those two interviews he'll come back with good news. Please everyone, keep your fingers crossed for us -- or you can pray if that's your thing too. I like to do both. Although I'm not one of those people who prays only when they want something. I like to pray to simply thank God for giving me another day on this earth. I wouldn't say I'm a religious person, just spiritual.
BQ is doing great today. She's making me a bit bloated but I can take care of that with small diet changes. I think I shall relax the rest of the day and read. Maybe read to BQ? I read that reading to your baby in the womb actually stimulates their little brain and becomes somewhat of a comfort thing for them once they're born. Apparently, once the baby is born, she'll associate the reading with being in the comfort of the womb, thus creating a relaxing time period for her. I don't have many baby books so maybe I'll just talk to her. I also read that spending some quite time with your hand on your belly also makes for good bonding. I think it's so neat to be able to bond with my baby already.
I applied for an editorial assistant position with a publishing company that puts out educational children's books. I received a follow-up email immediately that said they would start reviewing apps in mid-September. At least I have a time line. Not like some companies that tell you they will call and then just leave you hanging. The world has gone and turned completely impersonal lately. I can't stand it sometimes.
I'm going to cook some salmon, sweet potatoes and a fruit salad tonight. Yum. Take care fellow followers.
My day is going great so far. Woke up early, had a healthy egg scramble -- I need to start eating much healthier since I've been stuffing my face with sugar-laden foods -- and did 15 minutes of aerobic exercise -- 10 on the treadmill and 5 on the stationery bike. That stationery bike is a workout! I was so surprised that my legs were burning after only 3 minutes of pedaling. Well, I did want to get my thighs toned. I've noticed that my fat is going mainly to my thighs and belly, which is strange because my weight hardly ever goes to my thighs. I guess it's all part of my mid-section growing to accommodate BQ. I also noticed that my growing uterus has pinched a nerve running down my right leg. It's so annoying!
I think -- and I don't want to jinx it -- but I think Kent has some great potential for this job interview tomorrow. He took a security training course with a group called Blackstone and is now Texas Dept. of Public Safety certified to work with security companies. He emailed a group called Sentry yesterday and already heard back from them. They told him right off the bat that they could get him 40 to 45 hours plus overtime per week right away if he was the right man for the job -- and I believe he is. He has so much experience in that field that to not hire him would be a huge mistake. I'm so proud of Kent. He's been working his ass off since he was hired with the city of Austin. He already has a meeting with someone from another security company tomorrow, so I'm sure between those two interviews he'll come back with good news. Please everyone, keep your fingers crossed for us -- or you can pray if that's your thing too. I like to do both. Although I'm not one of those people who prays only when they want something. I like to pray to simply thank God for giving me another day on this earth. I wouldn't say I'm a religious person, just spiritual.
BQ is doing great today. She's making me a bit bloated but I can take care of that with small diet changes. I think I shall relax the rest of the day and read. Maybe read to BQ? I read that reading to your baby in the womb actually stimulates their little brain and becomes somewhat of a comfort thing for them once they're born. Apparently, once the baby is born, she'll associate the reading with being in the comfort of the womb, thus creating a relaxing time period for her. I don't have many baby books so maybe I'll just talk to her. I also read that spending some quite time with your hand on your belly also makes for good bonding. I think it's so neat to be able to bond with my baby already.
I applied for an editorial assistant position with a publishing company that puts out educational children's books. I received a follow-up email immediately that said they would start reviewing apps in mid-September. At least I have a time line. Not like some companies that tell you they will call and then just leave you hanging. The world has gone and turned completely impersonal lately. I can't stand it sometimes.
I'm going to cook some salmon, sweet potatoes and a fruit salad tonight. Yum. Take care fellow followers.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Week 9 -- Day 2 -- really Week 8 -- Day 4
9:15 p.m. I'm so PISSED off that they changed my pregnancy due date again. I mean it's not really that big of a deal, but I hate thinking I'm in one week of pregnancy and my baby is forming at a certain stage and then I find out that I'm really not that far along. My doc did an ultrasound again and the baby was HUGE in comparison to when I had an ultrasound at 6 wks. The doctor was able to get a better look at the size of the baby and determined that I was only 8 wks and 4 days instead of 9 wks and 2 days. She said that this would be the LAST time she revised my due date. She's been a little absent-minded the past couple of times I went to see her, so I really hope she isn't screwing up or she doesn't decide to change my due date a third time!! She had great recommendations and also delivered my cousin, so I'm trusting my aunt on this one.
The baby has fully formed appendages now. I THINK I could make out her feet, ear and heart, but it was pretty difficult to tell one thing from another. You can check out the picture on my Facebook account. I'm going to start adding photos to my blog also so you guys can keep visual tabs on BQ (Baby Quack). I hate to leave so soon but I'm falling asleep! I will write more tomorrow. G'nite.
The baby has fully formed appendages now. I THINK I could make out her feet, ear and heart, but it was pretty difficult to tell one thing from another. You can check out the picture on my Facebook account. I'm going to start adding photos to my blog also so you guys can keep visual tabs on BQ (Baby Quack). I hate to leave so soon but I'm falling asleep! I will write more tomorrow. G'nite.
Week 8 -- Day 2
11:18 p.m. Baby's going to the doctor today! I'm not sure, but I think they might do another ultrasound. I hope they do. The baby is the size of a large grape or olive now. She's starting grow ears and a nose and her eyelids almost completely cover her eyes. Her feet and hands are fully formed (no more flippers!) and she's starting to grow baby teeth. Wow! Her sex has already been determined, but her "parts" are still too small to definitively say if it's a he or she. I'm still calling her Vada for now.
I gained another four freakin' pounds in the past couple of days. I couldn't believe it when I weighed myself last night. It must be all those DQ Blizzards I've been eating. I've been having desserts at least twice a day. I need to cut that out. Of course I'm not going to deprive myself -- that just leads to overindulgence -- but I'm not going to scarf down a whole pie either. MMM! Cherry pie sounds great right now.
I need to get ready for my appt. I'll be back.
I gained another four freakin' pounds in the past couple of days. I couldn't believe it when I weighed myself last night. It must be all those DQ Blizzards I've been eating. I've been having desserts at least twice a day. I need to cut that out. Of course I'm not going to deprive myself -- that just leads to overindulgence -- but I'm not going to scarf down a whole pie either. MMM! Cherry pie sounds great right now.
I need to get ready for my appt. I'll be back.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Week 9 -- Day 1
5:27 p.m. Holy crap, my back hurts! I've only added 5 lbs and already my lower back is hurting. I don't think my three bulging discs help any either.
I sliced about 1/6 of my finger off today, so if my typing sucks, that's why. I was cutting out marriage/pregnancy announcements with an Exacto knife and I sliced right through the outside part of my index finger like I was cutting a slice of bread. I cut off a huge chunk of my fat pad and a small part of my nail. I went to the urgent care b/c I couldn't get the bleeding to stop, but they wouldn't take me b/c I haven't received my insurance card yet. Out-of-pocket pay would have been $350+. Can you believe that!? And we're talking about urgent care, not even an ER. I told the receptionist that I couldn't pay that and I'd figure something out. Perfect example why we need health care reform. I left there fuming mad. So here I am with a gaping hole in my finger. They wouldn't have been able to stitch it anyway because the skin was essentially shaved right off. I might need to get some medical supplies feom Walgreens. I've already used a bunch of gauze and band-aids. It's amazing how much you take your appendages for granted until you can't use one of them. On the flip side, it's amazing how much your body can adapt. I've only been typing without my finger for about 45 min and my body already knows where to put my middle finger on the keyboard. Pretty neat stuff!
I'm 9 wks today! Woah!! I tried on some cute brown maternity pants -- capris -- and wore them out today. They actually fit! I also wore a little baseball top. It looked super cute. I love my little belly and I can't wait to start showing more. Being pregnant is actually pretty nice. You get a lot of special treatment and pampering and you constantly want to talk about and prepare for your new baby. I think I've looked at her pile of clothes at least 5 times in the past 3 wks. I'm just going to start using her name, Vada, from now on. I can take an over-the-counter gender test from Walgreens, but it's not completely accurate. It's called Intelligender. Two of my friends took it -- one turned out to be right and the other one didn't.
Okay, my back is really hurting. I'm going to take a break.
Ciao!
I sliced about 1/6 of my finger off today, so if my typing sucks, that's why. I was cutting out marriage/pregnancy announcements with an Exacto knife and I sliced right through the outside part of my index finger like I was cutting a slice of bread. I cut off a huge chunk of my fat pad and a small part of my nail. I went to the urgent care b/c I couldn't get the bleeding to stop, but they wouldn't take me b/c I haven't received my insurance card yet. Out-of-pocket pay would have been $350+. Can you believe that!? And we're talking about urgent care, not even an ER. I told the receptionist that I couldn't pay that and I'd figure something out. Perfect example why we need health care reform. I left there fuming mad. So here I am with a gaping hole in my finger. They wouldn't have been able to stitch it anyway because the skin was essentially shaved right off. I might need to get some medical supplies feom Walgreens. I've already used a bunch of gauze and band-aids. It's amazing how much you take your appendages for granted until you can't use one of them. On the flip side, it's amazing how much your body can adapt. I've only been typing without my finger for about 45 min and my body already knows where to put my middle finger on the keyboard. Pretty neat stuff!
I'm 9 wks today! Woah!! I tried on some cute brown maternity pants -- capris -- and wore them out today. They actually fit! I also wore a little baseball top. It looked super cute. I love my little belly and I can't wait to start showing more. Being pregnant is actually pretty nice. You get a lot of special treatment and pampering and you constantly want to talk about and prepare for your new baby. I think I've looked at her pile of clothes at least 5 times in the past 3 wks. I'm just going to start using her name, Vada, from now on. I can take an over-the-counter gender test from Walgreens, but it's not completely accurate. It's called Intelligender. Two of my friends took it -- one turned out to be right and the other one didn't.
Okay, my back is really hurting. I'm going to take a break.
Ciao!
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Week 8 -- Day 7
10:12 p.m. Went to Wal-Mart this morning and bought some more stuff for our marriage/pregnancy announcements. My Mom thought it was proper to send out pregnancy announcements separately, and maybe it is, but I really don't think the cards look bad with the added, "Baby Quackenbush is expected on March 30, 2010." We also included an insert describing what were up to nowadays.
Today we're going to get the crib!! WOW! We don't have a mattress for it, but that will have to wait. I already want to set it up!! We also looked at paint colors for the room. I initially didn't want to live in this apartment complex after the lease runs out in February, but the more days go by, the better I like this place.
I need to print out some cards. I'll be back in awhile.
Today we're going to get the crib!! WOW! We don't have a mattress for it, but that will have to wait. I already want to set it up!! We also looked at paint colors for the room. I initially didn't want to live in this apartment complex after the lease runs out in February, but the more days go by, the better I like this place.
I need to print out some cards. I'll be back in awhile.
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