Little things

So it's my turn to Blog something.
The wife has been hoping I'd blog for a while now so here it goes.
Now where to start.

I haven't read many of the wife's blogs. I did that on purposes so I wouldn't feel like I needed to answer hers or worry about making sure I wrote something different, so if I cover something she's already talked about I apologize.

When we got married we talked about starting our family in two years so we are a year off, but I think that's pretty good.
Truthfully I had hoped to feel like we were in a more stable situation financially. It's not like I wanted to have a six figure salary, but I would have liked to be out of this rental home. Then again if I did we might have never had children.

So here we are, expecting our first child, baby, kid, little one, etc.
For me things are a lot different then they are for her. I know she is pregnant, I can see it, I hear her make comments about it. But for me my realization of her pregnancy comes in waves. First there was the pee stick, the first Dr. appointment, then the heartbeat. I don't feel it like she does. For her every moments she pregnant, every time she turns around something reminds her of it..
So strange.

Anyway.. that's my start. I know it's not very good, but I'm tired and I just figured I'd get something down so I'd be more apt to write more later.

-HikerDad

Cheez-its

Super-great dad-2-b is officially involved in this pregnancy.

Last night he had his first craving.

Whilst walking through the store for more kleenex, orange juice, etc., (I am sick with a sinus infection) he grabs a box of cheez-its and tosses it into the cart. I said, did we need these?
He replies, "I don't know why but today at work I saw someone eating some, and I decided I must have them."

I giggled, and said, "Yay! It's your first craving!"

He denies it wholeheartedly, but I know this man has never craved anything in his life.

Before we could put any other groceries away, including the refrigerator items, he had the box open and was eating them by the fistfulls!!!!

now, if only I had a craving......

who else

so, we told my grandma, I am expecting phone calls any minute. I knew once we told her, the proverbial "ball" was rolling. I found out that a cousin is pregnant too, with her second. so I should call and say congrats.

We told my Aunt, my mom's sister, she seemed happy.

My brother-in-law got engaged. SO that's exciting.

How am I? Very good. Cold. I know, believe it or not, I am cold all the time. My hands and feet, freezing. If you knew me, you would know that I am NEVER cold. Normally, I would wear sandals in the snow. It's so weird. My husband just smiles, then comes and hugs me to try to warm me up.

*sigh*

Damn kid.

I have to be careful saying that all the time now. People will think I'm some hateful person who doesn't appreciate being pregnant. I am.... really.

OH yeah, that's another thing. I am SO goofy.

Last night driving around town, the windows were down, so I just started whistling at the hot chicks on the corner cause hubby was driving. He was mortified.
It rocked.

another day

well, another day of being pregnant.

So far we have told quite a few more people that we thought we would have this early.

I told some more coworkers, as did my husband.

We had our first baby visit, we are not going to go to that obgyn. She was too clinical, not friendly at all. We want someone who will be hands off, and let things go as time flows. She talked about using the vacuum to suck the baby out who was taking too long. I don't want someone who even thinks about something like that. When we say we want a natural birth, we mean a NATURAL birth. No constant monitoring, no epidural, no episiotomy, nothing but my husband, me, family, and a midwife who will check me with a stethoscope, her ears, and her eyes.

well, we will just have to pick the place before we pick the doctor to make sure it's hospital policy to do what we want.

there is one place near us, a freestanding birth center that I would LOVE to go to, but it is over an hour away. I don't know, maybe it's worth it. It encompases everything we value, want, need. But husband is worried that it is not near enough to a hospital for emergencies. I understand his need, and worry as well. I just wish we could figure all this out.

friends

We called the friend who introduced my husband and I way back 10 years ago. We told her that we were pregnant, and her cell signal cut out! we called back and forth trying to get ahold of each other. Finally she called when we were upstairs watching tV and missed her call, finally called her back at 10:00! it sure was great to talk to a friend who means so much to me! I wish we could be closer.

home

I knew I wanted to write something in my blog today, but I can't remember what it was.
Oh well, I am sure I can fill it with random musings anyway.

After we told hubby's sister on Monday she wrote us the greatest poem.
First you have to know the precursor: My maiden name: Dierkens His last name: McLeod



What do you get when you mix a Dierkens with a McLeod? A BABY McPICKLE!

Baby McPickle Recipe



Start with Egg of Dierkens

(Rhymes with Gerkins)

Mix with seed of McLeod

Add a jigger of piss and vinegar

Followed by equal parts honey and bees

Then Stir, but don't shake (for goodness sake)

Wait Nine Months for the yolk to break.

Then do a Galiec dance without your pants,

and pass the little McPickle, please.



Oh, pass little McPickle, please!

(copyright Maria McLeod 2006)

so.. Little McPickle is doing well. 4 and a half cm. alot of fuss for a such a tiny thing.

do tell part 2

I forgot a few things..

felt weird today.. in a good way, not fat, but weird, like something was on my belly, making me feel heavier.

and talked to mom, she is way more excited than she let on. very cool.. well, she was acting cool I guess..

i guess that's it for now.

oh remind me later to get into the depression part of being away from family and friends, it's going to be fun..

g'night

do tell..

well we told his sister tonight, she cried.. ... *sigh*

we told his parents Friday, another *sigh*, same boring reaction as my mom.

we told our friends.. (the homebirth friends) and they of course said.. YAY!!! and made much more of a gratifying noise.



I am pretty sure I am 5 weeks along.. so. here is the link to what is happening to me.... http://www.babycenter.com/mybabycenter/105.html?scid=mbtw_preg06:20060710:0:0:0

btw: OUCH!!!! my breasts hurt SO MUCH!!!

oh and the itching.. still freakin me out!

time for bed

doctor,doctor, give me the news

yesterday I peed in a cup at the doctors office, pretty much the same as peeing on a stick, but there is alot more paper towel involved.
But, the test came back positive... I AM PREGNANT!!!

( I already knew that)

did I tell you we went out for dinner on Sunday (the night we found out?)
yep, went to Lonestar. I was really in the mood for barbeque. I got ribs and chicken.. the ribs.. great.. chicken.. not so great.

So then monday the hubby had to work. I was home by myself and had a lot of time to think about stuff.

sleeping has been hard. well, really the fact that my back is killing me. OH MY GOSH!! and I am itching nonstop!!! i can't stand it! the hubby is going out of his mind with my itching at night. He keeps yelling at me to STOP!! STOP!!!

So, anyway, yesterday I stopped at the doc's office on the way home from work. (rode my bike)(it's 4 miles total, there and back) SO.. I stopped asked them if i could pee in a cup.. they said yep!

then I made an appt. for today to talk to the doc about meds and stuff. and she said i should stop everythting, well, little did she know I stopped taking them when i found out i was pregnant!

so to recap.. just because I am confused...

Monday June 26, 2006

• took a pee test, it was negative

Sunday July 2, 2006

• took a pee test, it was POSITIVE, slept HORRIBLE
• went out to eat at Lonestar to celebrate
• had bbq ribs (only ate half)
  

Monday july 3, 2006

• hubby went to work, i was home alone thinkin, slept HORRIBLE

Tuesday, July 4 2006

• told mom, mom's husband, sister and neice I was pregnant
• had to lie and tell them I had some neice stuff to give them to get them to stop by
• slept okay

Wednesday July 5 2006

• stopped at the doctors and peed in a cup, IT WAS POSITIVE
• went out to eat with some friends (a local steakhouse)
• had bbq ribs again (me thinks I see a pattern)
  

Thursday july 6, 2006

• went to doctor, talked about taking no meds
• went for a bike ride
• baby had his first live concert in the park
  

yeah, tonight on our bike ride we were out and heard some music, followed it.. and there in the park was a live concert.. so we sat and listened... and realized.. this is the baby's first live concert! hubby asked if the baby liked it.. then thought.. wait, it doesn't have ears yet. I said, it's YOUR kid, it'll definately like this weird stuff.

well, time for bed

Whoa Baby

Wow,

So um, peed on a stick, two lines. yep, I'm pregnant. We have been trying for 6 months. I got so impatient as to call the doctor and set up an appointment for infertility testing. I also called the insurance company to make sure that they paid for that type of thing. (which they didn't) bastards.

I tried all day yesterday and today to find a "pregnancy online journal template," but nothin. So my wonderful husband set this up today. We officially have known for over a day now, and it still isn't real.

I actually peed on the stick yesterday, Sunday. Another wonderful idea by the husband. He said that we should test on Sunday when we are both home so we can absob it and enjoy it if it was positive. I said I could wait till Monday, but then he would be going to work and then leaving me to pass out all alone.

Well, I really wanted this blog to write down what i was feeling and the things that were going on because I know I WILL not remember.

My Hubby voice recorded the moment when we looked and found out. All he said was OH MY GOD, I said, absolutely nothing. As predicted. I always clam up under big moments like that.

I am feeling a little unsure about my weight. I am actually VERY dissapointed that I am not thinner so I can see the cute baby pooch that you get around 4, 5, 6 months or so. but, oh well. My weight hopefully will not be a bigger issue down the line. I did weigh myself 6-3-06. 219 pounds. We really need to measure my waist too, see if the inches make a difference.

One of these blogs I'll have to figure out what day we actually conceived. *sigh*

was awake from 330 until 530 last night, I think my mind was really wandering.

well, I'm hungry.