I am officially an idiot. If you subscribe to my blog via google reader, you got to see my last post about Henry's well check, which (now I must admit) had quite a bit of first time parent bragging. I cannot hide it any longer...
It was SUPPOSED to be published on this private blog I have created just for grandparents and great-grandparents, but I accidentally put it on the wrong blog like a loser. So now it's not a secret anymore... I, like every other new parent, think my kid is the bomb.
I was trying to hide this from the general public... I failed. So now you know.
I am WAY out of it. I also haven't checked my Reader in over a week, so I don't know what's going on with any of you w/ blogs. Forgive me please.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
BIG BOY!
(I decided to post this on second thought... or maybe on 5th or 6th thought.)
We went to the doctor for baby's 4 month well check today, and as we expected, he is topping the charts!
He is in the 95th percentile for height (at 27 inches). He is in the 90th percentile for weight (at 17 lbs 2 oz), and the 95th percentile for head circumference, but that is mainly due the the synostosis. :)
Recent pictures for you!
Of course we are proud first time parents, but the doctor was very impressed with his head and neck control. We are going to get him an exersaucer on Friday! He is ready for some big boy toys!
We went to the doctor for baby's 4 month well check today, and as we expected, he is topping the charts!
He is in the 95th percentile for height (at 27 inches). He is in the 90th percentile for weight (at 17 lbs 2 oz), and the 95th percentile for head circumference, but that is mainly due the the synostosis. :)
Of course we are proud first time parents, but the doctor was very impressed with his head and neck control. We are going to get him an exersaucer on Friday! He is ready for some big boy toys!
Thursday, June 24, 2010
pimp my ride plus a correction and other new mom insanity
Sometimes I wonder how long I could possibly make the title to my posts.
Pimp My Ride
So, my birthday present from Matt and from other people who sent me checks is to get tinted windows in my car! I got them tinted this morning, and I am so excited about it! I feel like I have all this privacy now- like my car is my own little world! When I told my friend that's what I was getting for my bday, she looked at me with pity and said, "We are so old." It's true. That happens to be the same friend who drives a minivan. ;)
Correction
In one of my previous posts, I had written that baby boy would be back to normal by the 2nd day after his surgery, which is false. So I just wanted to throw that out there.
I have come across so many other blogs/facebook friends with pictures of kids who have had the same surgery that Henry will have. It is such a blessing that we can know what to expect. On about the second or third day, his head will swell a whole lot and his eyes will turn purple and swell shut, which I've read will be very frustrating for him (and therefore, us) because he will want to see what's going on. After the third or fourth day, the swelling starts to go down and he can open his eyes again. By the end of nine or ten days, most parents say that they feel like their baby is completely normal again! Amazing.
I read one mom's blog entry, which talked about how emotional it was to hand her baby over to the surgeon when that time arrived. I can imagine... that will be the next hurdle for us. Right now, we're just waiting, trying to solidify the surgery date and dates for his Procrit injections, and watching the little guy grow and learn!
Other New Mom Insanity
I thought this would have gone away by now, but every time I pass the hospital (multiple times a day) where Henry was born, I get nostalgic thinking about all of my doctor's appointments and the day that he was born. In my memory it was all so fun! Then I start thinking it would be so fun to do it all again! What is my problem? What am I smoking? Perhaps it's my addictive, all or nothing personality. Or the postpartum hormones. Fortunately for all of us those same hormones make it highly unlikely for me to get knocked up right now. The end.
Pimp My Ride
So, my birthday present from Matt and from other people who sent me checks is to get tinted windows in my car! I got them tinted this morning, and I am so excited about it! I feel like I have all this privacy now- like my car is my own little world! When I told my friend that's what I was getting for my bday, she looked at me with pity and said, "We are so old." It's true. That happens to be the same friend who drives a minivan. ;)
Correction
In one of my previous posts, I had written that baby boy would be back to normal by the 2nd day after his surgery, which is false. So I just wanted to throw that out there.
I have come across so many other blogs/facebook friends with pictures of kids who have had the same surgery that Henry will have. It is such a blessing that we can know what to expect. On about the second or third day, his head will swell a whole lot and his eyes will turn purple and swell shut, which I've read will be very frustrating for him (and therefore, us) because he will want to see what's going on. After the third or fourth day, the swelling starts to go down and he can open his eyes again. By the end of nine or ten days, most parents say that they feel like their baby is completely normal again! Amazing.
I read one mom's blog entry, which talked about how emotional it was to hand her baby over to the surgeon when that time arrived. I can imagine... that will be the next hurdle for us. Right now, we're just waiting, trying to solidify the surgery date and dates for his Procrit injections, and watching the little guy grow and learn!
Other New Mom Insanity
I thought this would have gone away by now, but every time I pass the hospital (multiple times a day) where Henry was born, I get nostalgic thinking about all of my doctor's appointments and the day that he was born. In my memory it was all so fun! Then I start thinking it would be so fun to do it all again! What is my problem? What am I smoking? Perhaps it's my addictive, all or nothing personality. Or the postpartum hormones. Fortunately for all of us those same hormones make it highly unlikely for me to get knocked up right now. The end.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
I did it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have in my hand a sweet, personalized, GOLD... Starbucks Rewards Gift Card! It says, "Leah Gibson, Cardholder Since 2007." Apparently I finally spent enough money at Starbucks to reap some benefits. (This is apart from the baristas occasionally giving me drinks on the house. Awesome, I know.)
Along w/ the card, a note. "Welcome to the Gold Level of My Starbucks Rewards. You've earned it..."
Yes, I have.
Shoot. I didn't even know that I could become a Gold Member just by using my registered gift card. Anyway, having a registered Starbucks gift card is way better than paying cash or w/ credit for several reasons. I thought about listing them, but I think I've exhausted the subject.
On a sad note, while I was on Starbucks Maternity Leave (made up time that I did not go to Starbucks after baby was born), all of my barista friends up and left. Well, not all of them, but a lot of them. Talk about sad.
And on a funny note... Tonight, Matt and I were at our favorite new restaurant, Jason's Deli, when I saw the funniest thing. I glanced over at this young couple as they were sitting down to eat. As they were about to take the first bite of their food, they toasted their sandwiches together. I mean like the way you toast a champagne glass at a wedding. They actually picked up their sandwiches, "clung" them together, and then started eating. I'm telling you, it was hilarious. And awkward, but in a good way.
That's all for now, folks.
Along w/ the card, a note. "Welcome to the Gold Level of My Starbucks Rewards. You've earned it..."
Yes, I have.
Shoot. I didn't even know that I could become a Gold Member just by using my registered gift card. Anyway, having a registered Starbucks gift card is way better than paying cash or w/ credit for several reasons. I thought about listing them, but I think I've exhausted the subject.
On a sad note, while I was on Starbucks Maternity Leave (made up time that I did not go to Starbucks after baby was born), all of my barista friends up and left. Well, not all of them, but a lot of them. Talk about sad.
And on a funny note... Tonight, Matt and I were at our favorite new restaurant, Jason's Deli, when I saw the funniest thing. I glanced over at this young couple as they were sitting down to eat. As they were about to take the first bite of their food, they toasted their sandwiches together. I mean like the way you toast a champagne glass at a wedding. They actually picked up their sandwiches, "clung" them together, and then started eating. I'm telling you, it was hilarious. And awkward, but in a good way.
That's all for now, folks.
Friday, June 18, 2010
this coming from the man who has 1000 pairs of shoes...
Matt and I were strolling through the Domain the other night, as we often do. We were passing a shoe store when Matt said, "What is it with girls and shoes?"
I just laughed at him. Then I asked him if he thought I was really into shoes, and he said no. But after thinking about this for a few days, I've decided it's really ironic that Matt asked that question... because he has more shoes than any other guy I've ever seen. Remember this post? He has all those shoes and more...
Also, I went to Target yesterday and bought a swimsuit cover-up that I am going to use as a dress. Anyway, Matt was telling me that he liked my "dress", and I informed him that it was actually supposed to be a cover-up. To which he responded w/ astonishment...
"That's a swimsuit cover-up? Aren't those supposed to be like robes or something?"
Hahaha.
My poor man has been married 4 years and still has so much to learn about women.
On another note, Henry's surgery is scheduled for August 16th, and I had a conversation with another mom whose baby boy had the same surgery 2 weeks ago w/ the same doctor. I will update later w/ information on that.
I just laughed at him. Then I asked him if he thought I was really into shoes, and he said no. But after thinking about this for a few days, I've decided it's really ironic that Matt asked that question... because he has more shoes than any other guy I've ever seen. Remember this post? He has all those shoes and more...
Also, I went to Target yesterday and bought a swimsuit cover-up that I am going to use as a dress. Anyway, Matt was telling me that he liked my "dress", and I informed him that it was actually supposed to be a cover-up. To which he responded w/ astonishment...
"That's a swimsuit cover-up? Aren't those supposed to be like robes or something?"
Hahaha.
My poor man has been married 4 years and still has so much to learn about women.
On another note, Henry's surgery is scheduled for August 16th, and I had a conversation with another mom whose baby boy had the same surgery 2 weeks ago w/ the same doctor. I will update later w/ information on that.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
attention
There's a certain kind of attention that I love and then a certain kind of attention that I don't really love, and I think that in both situations my main issue is pride or insecurity.
Like, let's be really honest here, I LOVE when people tell me that they read my blog and think it's funny. Matt hates it because if someone tells me that they like my blog, he will get to hear me brag about it for at least a little while. That's fun attention. It feeds my ego and vanity, which do not need to be fed.
On the other hand, I don't necessarily like the attention that I get when I have "problems." You know, like Henry's surgery. I mean, don't get me wrong, I am SO thankful for the prayers and the sweet notes. I could never tell you how blessed we are to hear that so many people who don't even know us are praying for our baby. But, there's something about this kind of attention that I don't like, and I can't really put my finger on it. Except that maybe I really don't like to be seen as a person with problems, even though, Lord knows, I have them!
(Side note, I also don't like the attention I get at baby showers. They are awkward and always will be, and I will always be awkward at them.)
I'm a relatively vulnerable person. I'll tell people my issues, but usually afterward I always think to myself, "That person's going to think I'm a nutcase." But who cares? I am a nutcase. That's the point of the gospel.
Anyway, my sweet mom started a "Pray for Baby Henry" Facebook page like 5 minutes ago, and I joined and then several other people joined. And immediately I start thinking things like, "People are going to think that I just want attention for myself." And "This isn't really hard suffering, so why are we making such a fuss about all this?" And, "People are going to think that I am making this a bigger deal than it is." And, "Gosh, I wrote that initial blog post/e-mail when I was in an emotional state, and people are going to think... yada yada, blah blah" Etc. Etc. Yeah, I am a nutcase!
So I don't really know where I am going with this. Except that I just need to be humbled.
Period. End of Story.
Like, let's be really honest here, I LOVE when people tell me that they read my blog and think it's funny. Matt hates it because if someone tells me that they like my blog, he will get to hear me brag about it for at least a little while. That's fun attention. It feeds my ego and vanity, which do not need to be fed.
On the other hand, I don't necessarily like the attention that I get when I have "problems." You know, like Henry's surgery. I mean, don't get me wrong, I am SO thankful for the prayers and the sweet notes. I could never tell you how blessed we are to hear that so many people who don't even know us are praying for our baby. But, there's something about this kind of attention that I don't like, and I can't really put my finger on it. Except that maybe I really don't like to be seen as a person with problems, even though, Lord knows, I have them!
(Side note, I also don't like the attention I get at baby showers. They are awkward and always will be, and I will always be awkward at them.)
I'm a relatively vulnerable person. I'll tell people my issues, but usually afterward I always think to myself, "That person's going to think I'm a nutcase." But who cares? I am a nutcase. That's the point of the gospel.
Anyway, my sweet mom started a "Pray for Baby Henry" Facebook page like 5 minutes ago, and I joined and then several other people joined. And immediately I start thinking things like, "People are going to think that I just want attention for myself." And "This isn't really hard suffering, so why are we making such a fuss about all this?" And, "People are going to think that I am making this a bigger deal than it is." And, "Gosh, I wrote that initial blog post/e-mail when I was in an emotional state, and people are going to think... yada yada, blah blah" Etc. Etc. Yeah, I am a nutcase!
So I don't really know where I am going with this. Except that I just need to be humbled.
Period. End of Story.
craniosynostosis update
It's fun to type out that long word up there. I have been practicing it with Henry. We think after "dada" and "mama" that his next words should be "sagittal" and "craniosynostosis." I told my mom's group yesterday that all along I thought everyone else's kids had funny shaped heads. (How was I supposed to know?) Turns out my kid's the one with the funny head. :)
We are probably going to schedule the surgery today, and we will let the world know when we have a date set. (All we know is that it will be sometime between July 26th and August 26th.)
Here's how the process will go. In the three weeks leading up to the surgery, Henry will receive 1 procrit injection a week, which will cause his kidneys to produce more blood.
During the surgery I believe there will be a pediatric neurosurgeon and pediatric hematologist in the room along with the craniofacial surgeon and probably some nurses, etc. (Praying that no one drops a Junior Mint in Henry's head during the surgery. J/K Any Seinfeld fans out there?)
They actually have some sort of contraption that will save the blood cells he loses during the surgery and recycle them back into his system. This is to prevent a possible blood transfusion. This doctor says that less than 25% of his patients end up needing a blood transfusion. We are praying that Henry will not need a transfusion. (Note, you can pray for that too.) If he does need one, we will get to donate our own blood.
The whole process takes a little less than four hours, but most of that time is spent prepping for surgery and then waking the little guy up after it's finished. His head should only be open for about 1 hour and 45 minutes. (Seems long to me!)
I have found a few blogs and forums by other moms whose kids have had the same surgery, and they say that one of the most difficult parts is seeing the baby after the surgery is over because they are hooked up to a lot of tubes, their head is swollen, they can't open their eyes, and they are in pain.
He will spend one night in the pediatric ICU, and then most likely, he will spend two nights in the hospital after that. Most of the blogs I have read say that their kid is happy and back to feeling normal by the second day! I can't wait to be at that point.
One thing we will be on the lookout for is clothes that button in the front. The doctor said his head will be very, very swollen for a week or two, and so most likely, we won't be able to fit his clothes over his head. Not sure I can shop for those in advance though... my sweet 3.5 month old is busting out of his 3-6 month clothes already! Will he still be in 9 month sizes by then? Not sure.
So that's what we know right now. In other news, a year ago this past Monday is when we first found out that I was pregnant... at which point our world (and this blog) changed forever! :) What changes a year can make!
We are probably going to schedule the surgery today, and we will let the world know when we have a date set. (All we know is that it will be sometime between July 26th and August 26th.)
Here's how the process will go. In the three weeks leading up to the surgery, Henry will receive 1 procrit injection a week, which will cause his kidneys to produce more blood.
During the surgery I believe there will be a pediatric neurosurgeon and pediatric hematologist in the room along with the craniofacial surgeon and probably some nurses, etc. (Praying that no one drops a Junior Mint in Henry's head during the surgery. J/K Any Seinfeld fans out there?)
They actually have some sort of contraption that will save the blood cells he loses during the surgery and recycle them back into his system. This is to prevent a possible blood transfusion. This doctor says that less than 25% of his patients end up needing a blood transfusion. We are praying that Henry will not need a transfusion. (Note, you can pray for that too.) If he does need one, we will get to donate our own blood.
The whole process takes a little less than four hours, but most of that time is spent prepping for surgery and then waking the little guy up after it's finished. His head should only be open for about 1 hour and 45 minutes. (Seems long to me!)
I have found a few blogs and forums by other moms whose kids have had the same surgery, and they say that one of the most difficult parts is seeing the baby after the surgery is over because they are hooked up to a lot of tubes, their head is swollen, they can't open their eyes, and they are in pain.
He will spend one night in the pediatric ICU, and then most likely, he will spend two nights in the hospital after that. Most of the blogs I have read say that their kid is happy and back to feeling normal by the second day! I can't wait to be at that point.
One thing we will be on the lookout for is clothes that button in the front. The doctor said his head will be very, very swollen for a week or two, and so most likely, we won't be able to fit his clothes over his head. Not sure I can shop for those in advance though... my sweet 3.5 month old is busting out of his 3-6 month clothes already! Will he still be in 9 month sizes by then? Not sure.
So that's what we know right now. In other news, a year ago this past Monday is when we first found out that I was pregnant... at which point our world (and this blog) changed forever! :) What changes a year can make!
Saturday, June 12, 2010
On a lighter note...
If you saw the news in my previous post about our sweet fella's craniosynostosis, you know we've had a serious week. However, Matt's done some funny things to add laughter to our home.
First of all. This morning, he was so sweet and decided to make blueberry pancakes and eggs for us to eat for breakfast. But I walked into the kitchen and he was planning on using this electric griddle that we haven't used since we were in our apartment.
"Don't use that," I said, "It's too messy. Use the flat, square pan that you can put on the stove."
So a few seconds later, I'm in the other room, and Matt asks, "Is it this pan?"
I look over to see him holding up a cookie sheet. "No, it's the square one that looks like all our other pans."
A few seconds later, "This one?"
I look over to see him holding up another cookie sheet. :) Haha.
"No babe, the other cabinet." He got it right the 3rd time. :)
Next. We went on a fancy date to Jason's Deli tonight, and Matt was eating the free frozen yogurt after he finished his meal. As he was eating it he exclaimed, "Man, this yogurt is really cold!"
I laughed. "Yeah babe, it's frozen."
Now, you may not think this is funny. But if you know Matt, and if you know me, then it's funny.
The end.
First of all. This morning, he was so sweet and decided to make blueberry pancakes and eggs for us to eat for breakfast. But I walked into the kitchen and he was planning on using this electric griddle that we haven't used since we were in our apartment.
"Don't use that," I said, "It's too messy. Use the flat, square pan that you can put on the stove."
So a few seconds later, I'm in the other room, and Matt asks, "Is it this pan?"
I look over to see him holding up a cookie sheet. "No, it's the square one that looks like all our other pans."
A few seconds later, "This one?"
I look over to see him holding up another cookie sheet. :) Haha.
"No babe, the other cabinet." He got it right the 3rd time. :)
Next. We went on a fancy date to Jason's Deli tonight, and Matt was eating the free frozen yogurt after he finished his meal. As he was eating it he exclaimed, "Man, this yogurt is really cold!"
I laughed. "Yeah babe, it's frozen."
Now, you may not think this is funny. But if you know Matt, and if you know me, then it's funny.
The end.
Little Fella's Gonna Have a Big Scar :(
Hey bloggy friends! (Those of you who are left!) Boy, an update is long overdue! We've had a big, emotional week this past week.
Our little guy was diagnosed with Sagittal Craniosynostosis. That's a fancy way of saying that two of the sutures in his skull fused prematurely in the womb which, left alone, will cause his head to only grow front to back and not out to the side like it should. It also poses a slight risk of future developmental problems. He will have to have a big time surgery to correct the problem when he is about 5 or 6 months old. (Late July or early August.)
Our pediatrician had mentioned that she was concerned about the shape of his head, but we really did not expect ANYTHING serious, and it didn't even cross our minds that he might have to have surgery. So when we heard the news on Wednesday, it was very shocking and emotional for us.
We have researched a couple of options, and are pretty sure that sweet boy will undergo a procedure called "Cranial Vault Remodeling." It's a three to four our surgery. He will go completely under. They will cut his head open from ear to ear, completely remove his skull, reconstruct it so that it leaves room for his head to grow normally, put it back in his head, then stitch him up. The surgery has a very high success rate. The main risk is blood loss, but the surgeon we will most likely be using is very proactive about reducing the need for a blood transfusion.
I get so sad to think about putting this little guy through such a big and serious surgery. It is a scary thing to think about.
However, like I have told some of you, we have been praying that God would increase our faith in Christ. And so we are very confident that although this news and process is extremely difficult for us, God is giving this "light and momentary" trial to us as a gift because he does love us, not because he doesn't. He was not surprised by the diagnosis since He knit this guy together in the womb, and HE loves sweet baby more than we do. We can trust Him. He is not scared.
We will let everyone know when we schedule the surgery and will keep you all updated through the entire process. To those of you who have already e-mailed me and prayed for us, we are so thankful for your support. We feel extremely loved and blessed to be surrounded by so much support.
At this point, the hardest part just seems to be waiting 6 to 8 weeks for the surgery.
"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." James 1:2-4
"...though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed." 1 Peter 1:7
These verses truly reflect our heart. Please pray for our faith and for peace. Please also pray for the little fella's surgery to be successful.
Our little guy was diagnosed with Sagittal Craniosynostosis. That's a fancy way of saying that two of the sutures in his skull fused prematurely in the womb which, left alone, will cause his head to only grow front to back and not out to the side like it should. It also poses a slight risk of future developmental problems. He will have to have a big time surgery to correct the problem when he is about 5 or 6 months old. (Late July or early August.)
Our pediatrician had mentioned that she was concerned about the shape of his head, but we really did not expect ANYTHING serious, and it didn't even cross our minds that he might have to have surgery. So when we heard the news on Wednesday, it was very shocking and emotional for us.
We have researched a couple of options, and are pretty sure that sweet boy will undergo a procedure called "Cranial Vault Remodeling." It's a three to four our surgery. He will go completely under. They will cut his head open from ear to ear, completely remove his skull, reconstruct it so that it leaves room for his head to grow normally, put it back in his head, then stitch him up. The surgery has a very high success rate. The main risk is blood loss, but the surgeon we will most likely be using is very proactive about reducing the need for a blood transfusion.
I get so sad to think about putting this little guy through such a big and serious surgery. It is a scary thing to think about.
However, like I have told some of you, we have been praying that God would increase our faith in Christ. And so we are very confident that although this news and process is extremely difficult for us, God is giving this "light and momentary" trial to us as a gift because he does love us, not because he doesn't. He was not surprised by the diagnosis since He knit this guy together in the womb, and HE loves sweet baby more than we do. We can trust Him. He is not scared.
We will let everyone know when we schedule the surgery and will keep you all updated through the entire process. To those of you who have already e-mailed me and prayed for us, we are so thankful for your support. We feel extremely loved and blessed to be surrounded by so much support.
At this point, the hardest part just seems to be waiting 6 to 8 weeks for the surgery.
"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." James 1:2-4
"...though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed." 1 Peter 1:7
These verses truly reflect our heart. Please pray for our faith and for peace. Please also pray for the little fella's surgery to be successful.
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| He is such a happy, content baby! We love him! |
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Lately
Sorry it has been so long since I last posted any Henry stuff! We had a crazy month of May. Here are some recent pictures and videos of Henry. He has been talking a lot, smiling even more, playing with his hands, and he's started to laugh a little.
Our latest challenge is getting him to take a nap during the day. He used to just fall asleep, but now he fights his afternoon naps. At least he is sleeping at night...
He stopped rolling over awhile ago. He's done it once or twice recently, but it's as if he got bored with it!
I also stepped on the scale with him the other day, and it said he weighed 16 pounds! It rounds up, so I doubt he weighs that much, but he is definitely getting heavy.
Till next time!
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| The other day he was just laying on my bed while I was cleaning, and he just fell asleep looking at the ceiling fan. He looks like a little frog! |
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| In his carseat! |
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| Tummy time! |
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| This is one of my favorite faces of his. He only makes it when he is sleeping, but it is sooo old man looking. I love it. |
Our latest challenge is getting him to take a nap during the day. He used to just fall asleep, but now he fights his afternoon naps. At least he is sleeping at night...
He stopped rolling over awhile ago. He's done it once or twice recently, but it's as if he got bored with it!
I also stepped on the scale with him the other day, and it said he weighed 16 pounds! It rounds up, so I doubt he weighs that much, but he is definitely getting heavy.
Till next time!
For Realz?
I should say hi, and talk about how long it's been since I've posted and apologize, etc., but I'm not really into the fluff, and so I'm gonna get straight down to business.
One, I don't know if you remember me complaining about my severe back pain during pregnancy or not? If you don't remember, just ask Matt, because he gave me many a massage... Well, we thought it was pregnancy causing all that back pain. Turns out, it wasn't the pregnancy, it was my SHOES! Are you kidding me? No.
I had just been wearing my running shoes until yesterday when I decided to hop on the elliptical in my cross training shoes instead (the same ones I sported throughout pregnancy)... and the result was the exact same back pain I had during those 9 long months! To think that I was walking like 5-6 miles a day in those shoes at one point during my second trimester and continued to wear them on the elliptical in the 3rd trimester. I didn't get those shoes until AFTER I was pregnant, so we never even considered that they could be the culprit!
So here's to trashing those shoes and hopefully a much less painful second pregnancy... whenever that time comes around!
One, I don't know if you remember me complaining about my severe back pain during pregnancy or not? If you don't remember, just ask Matt, because he gave me many a massage... Well, we thought it was pregnancy causing all that back pain. Turns out, it wasn't the pregnancy, it was my SHOES! Are you kidding me? No.
I had just been wearing my running shoes until yesterday when I decided to hop on the elliptical in my cross training shoes instead (the same ones I sported throughout pregnancy)... and the result was the exact same back pain I had during those 9 long months! To think that I was walking like 5-6 miles a day in those shoes at one point during my second trimester and continued to wear them on the elliptical in the 3rd trimester. I didn't get those shoes until AFTER I was pregnant, so we never even considered that they could be the culprit!
So here's to trashing those shoes and hopefully a much less painful second pregnancy... whenever that time comes around!
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