Yes, it really does STILL happen.
After much deliberation and seeing the distress not knowing what we were having would have on Dan I gave in and during our ultrasound I told the technician that we wanted to know what "it" was.
She measured all the important stuff -- heart, brain, head, stomach... It all looks great. Now, for the "fun" and "exciting" part... (at least, I think it is the fun and exciting part)the sex of our baby and the pictures of it's cute little face.
She went looking for the gender -- NO LUCK! Seriously, legs so tight together that you probably wouldn't be able to slide a playing card between "it's knees".... We poked and pushed but, no luck... The baby just kicked back (probably something that has been very useful since we have a Julia that climbs and jumps on me).
Then, the very nice lady switched from 2D to 3D to get a good picture of "it's" face. Well -- "It'" likes to lay face down in the placenta allowing very little fluid to be around "it's" face there for not allowing for a very pretty picture...
Needless to say, the ultrasound was mega disappointing and I was in tears.... We have great pictures of "it's" arms and legs but not much more.
I'm better today. I separated all of Julia's clothes into newborn girl, gender neutral and then 0-6 months and 6-12 months today. I pulled out our gender neutral bedding and packed up Julia's bedding since we'll be moving and a few weeks and she will be moving to a big girl bed. I bought a few boy outfits to add to the new born collection just in case and if not -- they will turn into gifts... and I am set and excited to let this baby be a surprise.
Everything about this child has been a surprise so far - it will be born right around Christmas (so, we can buy it more clothes then if we need too) and it will be a lot of fun finding out when it is born... RIGHT?
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
A friend....
From church invited Julia and I to a very amazing pool in her neighborhood today. We had a lot of fun and played for several hours. I made sure to sunscreen Julia up 3 or 4 times while we were there. I did my traditional on coat of SPF 8 (or 15) and left the house.....
.... to bad I forgot to have Dan put sunscreen on my back because now I have a nice tan with a lobster red back.
.... to bad I forgot to have Dan put sunscreen on my back because now I have a nice tan with a lobster red back.
Monday, July 12, 2010
To Know... or Not to know....
That's my question.
Our ultrasound is scheduled for July 23rd (afternoon). I am slightly opposed to finding out.... Dan will always be opposed to NOT finding out.
2 Questions:
1) What do you think we are having?*
2) Should we find out?
*Dan and I go back and forth on this baby. I've had about 9 dreams it is a boy and 1 dream that it is a girl. The heartbeat has been 147 and 155. I'm craving Orange Juice, Spicy Food, Shrimp and Fruit. Most days, Dan and I say its a boy but, it often changes.
Our ultrasound is scheduled for July 23rd (afternoon). I am slightly opposed to finding out.... Dan will always be opposed to NOT finding out.
2 Questions:
1) What do you think we are having?*
2) Should we find out?
*Dan and I go back and forth on this baby. I've had about 9 dreams it is a boy and 1 dream that it is a girl. The heartbeat has been 147 and 155. I'm craving Orange Juice, Spicy Food, Shrimp and Fruit. Most days, Dan and I say its a boy but, it often changes.
Monday, June 28, 2010
My Child The Beast
Today at church Julia was sharing snacks with her "friend" Koryn (who is almost 20 months old). Koryn had cheerios, Julia had goldfish. Their snack containers were the same, except different colors.
Julia was snacking on Koryns Cheerios when all of a sudden she stood up and darted down the hall with them. Koryn followed after her and was crying about 10 feet into the chase. Julia kept running, Koryn kept crying (and running). Julia showed no mercy -- it took the intervention of me and Koryn's mom to stop the chaos.
I love Julia. I love her dominate, go-get-it personality.... I'm just afraid we will have a lot more days like this.
The great thing is -- Julia loves big kids and every child under five now she points to and signs "baby"....
I wonder how old she thinks she is?
Julia was snacking on Koryns Cheerios when all of a sudden she stood up and darted down the hall with them. Koryn followed after her and was crying about 10 feet into the chase. Julia kept running, Koryn kept crying (and running). Julia showed no mercy -- it took the intervention of me and Koryn's mom to stop the chaos.
I love Julia. I love her dominate, go-get-it personality.... I'm just afraid we will have a lot more days like this.
The great thing is -- Julia loves big kids and every child under five now she points to and signs "baby"....
I wonder how old she thinks she is?
Monday, June 21, 2010
Checking Out....
Do you ever have days (err... or weeks) were you feel like you have checked out of life? I'm in that rut.
I'm not seeking pity, I'm just loathing in my own silly sorrows that sometimes overwhelm me.
Today at church, I wanted to leave because I thought -- "I really don't have any friends here...."
The other day, I thought about how much I didn't want to be pregnant because I am so tired of being fat.
Today, I'm just tired.
Saturday -- I didn't want to leave the house because I don't like riding in a car with no A/C when it is 90 degrees plus outside .... (but, I did).
I feel like I really have checked out of life and there is little that I want to do about it right now....
but there are things that I know.
I know -- I do have friends in Charlotte, I just don't have a best friend in Charlotte.
I know that it is better for me to be a great mom, then a skinny mom (and I KNOW I am a GREAT mom).
I know that for the year(ish) that Dan and I couldn't get pregnant, I would have given anything to have a baby... I remember those days and it makes the 280 days of vomiting and fatigue I endure well worth it.
When we are riding in the car and we pass a lady who is walking, pushing a stroller with a young child in it and a toddler sitting in the basket underneath -- I am grateful for our car (even without air conditioning).
Call it depression, call it just being worn out from taking a summer class, being pregnant, a mother of a "very active" 15 month old and trying to keep a clean house and plan my mother's 50th birthday party and figure out how to get ready for a move.... call it whatever you want...
but lately, I just want to stay inside and sleep......
I'm not seeking pity, I'm just loathing in my own silly sorrows that sometimes overwhelm me.
Today at church, I wanted to leave because I thought -- "I really don't have any friends here...."
The other day, I thought about how much I didn't want to be pregnant because I am so tired of being fat.
Today, I'm just tired.
Saturday -- I didn't want to leave the house because I don't like riding in a car with no A/C when it is 90 degrees plus outside .... (but, I did).
I feel like I really have checked out of life and there is little that I want to do about it right now....
but there are things that I know.
I know -- I do have friends in Charlotte, I just don't have a best friend in Charlotte.
I know that it is better for me to be a great mom, then a skinny mom (and I KNOW I am a GREAT mom).
I know that for the year(ish) that Dan and I couldn't get pregnant, I would have given anything to have a baby... I remember those days and it makes the 280 days of vomiting and fatigue I endure well worth it.
When we are riding in the car and we pass a lady who is walking, pushing a stroller with a young child in it and a toddler sitting in the basket underneath -- I am grateful for our car (even without air conditioning).
Call it depression, call it just being worn out from taking a summer class, being pregnant, a mother of a "very active" 15 month old and trying to keep a clean house and plan my mother's 50th birthday party and figure out how to get ready for a move.... call it whatever you want...
but lately, I just want to stay inside and sleep......
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
I love RECIPES
I love when people share recipes (I think that is what they were made for).
Memorial Day weekend we tried a new recipe that was amazing. I'm sharing it.
LIME CHICKEN AND SHRIMP KOBOBS
Ingredients
2/3 cup vegetable oil
3 limes, juiced
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 (16-ounce) can pineapple rings, drained, cut into 1-inch pieces
6 boneless, skinless, chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 pound large fresh shrimp, peeled and de-veined
Directions
Special Equipment: skewers
In a small bowl, whisk oil, lime juice, vinegar, sugar, and crushed red pepper.
In a shallow dish or re-sealable plastic bag, combine bell pepper, onion, pineapple, chicken, and shrimp. Pour lime mixture over chicken mixture; cover dish or seal bag, and place in the refrigerator to for 4 to 6 hours to marinate.
Heat grill to 350 to 400 degrees F.
Using tongs, remove chicken, vegetable pieces, pineapple and shrimp from marinade, discarding the marinade. Onto the skewers, thread 1 piece of chicken; 1 piece of pepper, 1 piece of onion, and 1 piece of pineapple, alternating to fill the skewer. Do the same thing with the shrimp alternating shrimp, pepper, onion, and pineapple to fill the skewer.
Place chicken kabobs on the grill, cover with grill lid, and cook for 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked throughout, with no pink center, turning occasionally.
Place shrimp kabobs on the grill, cover with grill lid over and cook for 6 to 8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, and are cooked throughout, turning once.
Remove skewers from grill and serve immediately.
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SO EASY. SO YUMMY!
Memorial Day weekend we tried a new recipe that was amazing. I'm sharing it.
LIME CHICKEN AND SHRIMP KOBOBS
Ingredients
2/3 cup vegetable oil
3 limes, juiced
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 (16-ounce) can pineapple rings, drained, cut into 1-inch pieces
6 boneless, skinless, chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 pound large fresh shrimp, peeled and de-veined
Directions
Special Equipment: skewers
In a small bowl, whisk oil, lime juice, vinegar, sugar, and crushed red pepper.
In a shallow dish or re-sealable plastic bag, combine bell pepper, onion, pineapple, chicken, and shrimp. Pour lime mixture over chicken mixture; cover dish or seal bag, and place in the refrigerator to for 4 to 6 hours to marinate.
Heat grill to 350 to 400 degrees F.
Using tongs, remove chicken, vegetable pieces, pineapple and shrimp from marinade, discarding the marinade. Onto the skewers, thread 1 piece of chicken; 1 piece of pepper, 1 piece of onion, and 1 piece of pineapple, alternating to fill the skewer. Do the same thing with the shrimp alternating shrimp, pepper, onion, and pineapple to fill the skewer.
Place chicken kabobs on the grill, cover with grill lid, and cook for 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked throughout, with no pink center, turning occasionally.
Place shrimp kabobs on the grill, cover with grill lid over and cook for 6 to 8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, and are cooked throughout, turning once.
Remove skewers from grill and serve immediately.
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SO EASY. SO YUMMY!
Monday, June 7, 2010
I've Been Thinking....
Several things have been on my mind lately... which include but are not limited to the following....
Julia
*This is not a good picture -- it just makes me smile.
Clomid
Blessings
Surprises
December 14th, 2010
.... adventually I will share this joyful information with my other "social networks" (facebook) but for now, I am still processing the information.
Julia
*This is not a good picture -- it just makes me smile.
Clomid
Blessings
Surprises
December 14th, 2010
.... adventually I will share this joyful information with my other "social networks" (facebook) but for now, I am still processing the information.
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