Thursday, December 27, 2012
Almost on our way
Tomorrow we head to Cleveland! We're very exited to see everyone! I also feel anxious for some reason too, though. Traveling while pregnant seems like it could be troublesome. I probably just need to get some sleep. Violet is already at my friend Tiffany's house for a little "sleepover" and we'll miss her tonight. But she is buddies with my Tiffany's dog, Sam, so she'll have a great time.
All snuggled up!
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Two days till Christmas
I am getting pretty excited for Christmas this year. And not because there's anything under the tree that I've been dying for (but I know I'll get a few goodies), but mostly because I am really looking forward to just sitting with Stephen and our pup and having a nice, relaxed holiday. I've got to get ready for work in 10 minutes, but right now I'm sitting in the living room, next to the Christmas tree (I've told you all already how much I love our tree, right?), and Violet is cuddling on my belly, and I've got a nice cup of tea, and all I can think is how perfect this is. I'm sad that we won't be near any of our family for the actual Christmas day, but it will only be a couple days till we get to see nearly everyone, and I am incredibly excited about that too. This year, Christmas means a nice relaxing day, with awesome food (we already picked it all out!), and some friends- and then family just two days later. It's going to be fabulous.
Probably one of the most exciting parts is to think that this time next year, there will be another one of us to celebrate with!
Baby Millet has been kicking quite a bit lately, which is a good sign. She's got some long legs for sure! I'm not sure if they come from me or the Millet women, because we've both got some impressive stems in my opinion. Otherwise, not a lot to report on her. I am 28 weeks as of Wednesday (29 the day after Christmas), and I have majorly popped- I have been told I look like I have a watermelon stuffed up my shirt multiple times. Everyone keeps asking when my due date is, and although I look like I have a huge bump in comparison to my overall size, I have just started my 3rd trimester. I have also been told multiple times it looks like I'm having a boy because apparently I'm all belly. Little do they know that I already had quite a period of this little girl "stealing my beauty" as they say- it's just that I got a good facial scrub and use some very nice makeup. I should probably be a Bare Minerals spokesperson.
Probably one of the most exciting parts is to think that this time next year, there will be another one of us to celebrate with!
Baby Millet has been kicking quite a bit lately, which is a good sign. She's got some long legs for sure! I'm not sure if they come from me or the Millet women, because we've both got some impressive stems in my opinion. Otherwise, not a lot to report on her. I am 28 weeks as of Wednesday (29 the day after Christmas), and I have majorly popped- I have been told I look like I have a watermelon stuffed up my shirt multiple times. Everyone keeps asking when my due date is, and although I look like I have a huge bump in comparison to my overall size, I have just started my 3rd trimester. I have also been told multiple times it looks like I'm having a boy because apparently I'm all belly. Little do they know that I already had quite a period of this little girl "stealing my beauty" as they say- it's just that I got a good facial scrub and use some very nice makeup. I should probably be a Bare Minerals spokesperson.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
It Does Get Cold In Texas
December is just passing me by so quickly. I finished my final paper for my online class yesterday and it is a relief to be done with the class. Mainly because I had to make time every week to meet up online with a partner in another time zone, and that could be problematic. I've got 90% of my Christmas shopping done, with only a few presents left to buy, and everything already thought out. I can't believe that Christmas itself is only 12 days away! I love having our Christmas tree up, and sitting next to Stephen every night after work with the lights on. It really is a happy place for me.
I took my glucose test a week or so ago, which tests for gestational diabetes, and I happily found out I have not contracted it. My diet has been reasonably healthy throughout this whole pregnancy, but I started to worry that I may have been a bit too lenient in my indulgence of sweets. But what is pregnancy without worry? Everything was completely fine and I passed with flying colors in the end. I have been feeling stronger kicks from the baby recently, and I think that they are becoming more specific (if that makes any sense). She seems to be using different gestures and probably is developing her movements, which is exciting. My hair and nails have been looking pretty fabulous lately (if I do say so myself), and my bump is very round but has not taken over my body completely.
Apparently Texas does get somewhat cold in the winter, and I have been wearing a coat almost every day for almost two weeks now. Violet didn't want to go outside to do her business yesterday or this morning, so I actually bought her a dog hoodie from American Apparel. The outlet mall where I work has an American Apparel outlet, and the dog hoodie was cheaper there than online, and I was glad to be able to inspect it and debate about the size in person. She didn't want to put it on at first, but she seems to love it after getting it on. She wore it all evening and was definitely very warm! She was unsure about running around in it at first, but got used to it quickly and was wagging her tail. We think she looks very very cute.
I took my glucose test a week or so ago, which tests for gestational diabetes, and I happily found out I have not contracted it. My diet has been reasonably healthy throughout this whole pregnancy, but I started to worry that I may have been a bit too lenient in my indulgence of sweets. But what is pregnancy without worry? Everything was completely fine and I passed with flying colors in the end. I have been feeling stronger kicks from the baby recently, and I think that they are becoming more specific (if that makes any sense). She seems to be using different gestures and probably is developing her movements, which is exciting. My hair and nails have been looking pretty fabulous lately (if I do say so myself), and my bump is very round but has not taken over my body completely.
Apparently Texas does get somewhat cold in the winter, and I have been wearing a coat almost every day for almost two weeks now. Violet didn't want to go outside to do her business yesterday or this morning, so I actually bought her a dog hoodie from American Apparel. The outlet mall where I work has an American Apparel outlet, and the dog hoodie was cheaper there than online, and I was glad to be able to inspect it and debate about the size in person. She didn't want to put it on at first, but she seems to love it after getting it on. She wore it all evening and was definitely very warm! She was unsure about running around in it at first, but got used to it quickly and was wagging her tail. We think she looks very very cute.
Monday, December 10, 2012
Thursday, December 6, 2012
What's new
I just got an email from my grandma reminding me that I have not posted here in a long time! When I checked, to my surprise, it has been an entire month! My apologies.
Stephen and I have been working our little tushes off- him a bit more literally than me, my tush seems to not be going anywhere anytime soon... But that is alright! My store (finally) got a manager this week, and I am so glad she's here. I just want to do things the right way and it is so much easier to do that when you have someone correcting your mistakes, having you back, and helping lighten your load so you actually have time to think once in a while!
Baby Millet is doing great- I feel her kicking all the time. Stephen finally has been able to feel her a few times (previously, she would kick then as soon as I got his hand over to feel, she would stop!) and a couple of my girls at work got to feel her too. I still pretty much look like a small watermelon is stuffed under my shirt, but that is okay with me. I can feel the changes in my body, but I still look pretty normal (with the exception of my bump!).
Stephen and I are looking forward to coming back later this month for our Holiday/Baby celebration! There's only 19 days till Christmas too! Time is really flying and I am looking forward to seeing our families. I have a OBGYN appointment on the 10th and I have to make sure to remember to get a note from her saying I am allowed to fly! I don't know that I would be detained, but I would rather not have any hassle.
I'm mostly done with Christmas shopping, and managed to avoid the holiday shopping craziness, so I feel pretty accomplished about the whole situation. My present wrapping skills may be improving also. The other day I was wrapping presents while Stephen was in the other room, and I got some really sharp pains under my ribs (Is that you kicking, baby?) so I yelped a bit and laid down on the ground. Stephen came over to check if I was okay and I was mid-present wrapping and had a particularly oddly shapped item that kept tearing the edges of the wrapping paper I was trying to cover it in, so I yelled "NO! Don't come in! I'm terrible at wrapping presents! You'll figure out what I got you!". But being the good husband that he is, he laughed and came in anyways and when he saw me laying there on the ground with tape and paper sprawled out around me he said "Do you need Life Alert? You look like one of their commercials!". He then showed me some tricks that make his wrapping so good on a present for our pup, and I think I finally am getting the hang of it. The presents I wrapped after that look a lot better!
Besides the ever-present back pain, however, I'm doing pretty alright. I'm hoping I can get my mom to help me "lower my shoulders" a bit when we come home!
Stephen and I have been working our little tushes off- him a bit more literally than me, my tush seems to not be going anywhere anytime soon... But that is alright! My store (finally) got a manager this week, and I am so glad she's here. I just want to do things the right way and it is so much easier to do that when you have someone correcting your mistakes, having you back, and helping lighten your load so you actually have time to think once in a while!
Baby Millet is doing great- I feel her kicking all the time. Stephen finally has been able to feel her a few times (previously, she would kick then as soon as I got his hand over to feel, she would stop!) and a couple of my girls at work got to feel her too. I still pretty much look like a small watermelon is stuffed under my shirt, but that is okay with me. I can feel the changes in my body, but I still look pretty normal (with the exception of my bump!).
Stephen and I are looking forward to coming back later this month for our Holiday/Baby celebration! There's only 19 days till Christmas too! Time is really flying and I am looking forward to seeing our families. I have a OBGYN appointment on the 10th and I have to make sure to remember to get a note from her saying I am allowed to fly! I don't know that I would be detained, but I would rather not have any hassle.
I'm mostly done with Christmas shopping, and managed to avoid the holiday shopping craziness, so I feel pretty accomplished about the whole situation. My present wrapping skills may be improving also. The other day I was wrapping presents while Stephen was in the other room, and I got some really sharp pains under my ribs (Is that you kicking, baby?) so I yelped a bit and laid down on the ground. Stephen came over to check if I was okay and I was mid-present wrapping and had a particularly oddly shapped item that kept tearing the edges of the wrapping paper I was trying to cover it in, so I yelled "NO! Don't come in! I'm terrible at wrapping presents! You'll figure out what I got you!". But being the good husband that he is, he laughed and came in anyways and when he saw me laying there on the ground with tape and paper sprawled out around me he said "Do you need Life Alert? You look like one of their commercials!". He then showed me some tricks that make his wrapping so good on a present for our pup, and I think I finally am getting the hang of it. The presents I wrapped after that look a lot better!
Besides the ever-present back pain, however, I'm doing pretty alright. I'm hoping I can get my mom to help me "lower my shoulders" a bit when we come home!
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