(These are my private journals from my 1st pregnancy.)
This weekend I went to another baby shower. It’s fun going to my friends’ showers, because I’m getting terrific ideas for my shower next week. But this friend is having a girl, just like my other girlfriend, and she got the cutest little pink clothes for baby gifts. I totally loved those baby clothes—but I still want a boy!
Dan signed up for a Daddy Boot Camp. It teaches dads skills like how to change a diaper. I’m sure glad he’s going to learn that!
Dear Lord, please help my husband to love and cherish his child. I pray that he is a great father…loving and caring like you. I know these last weeks are hard on him too. Please give him patience and understanding to be a good husband too.
In Jesus name,
Amen
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Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Sunday, April 25, 2010
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Do You Have "Pregnancy Mask" or Melasma??
(These are my private journals from my 1st pregnancy.)
I’m definitely on the home stretch now. Dan tells me I’m doing so well, and he’s not sure he would have handled all the physical changes as well as I have; and frankly, I have to agree. But anyway, it feels good to have a husband who appreciates me.
Our house is all torn up now and everything is taped off with plastic to help prevent the dust from spreading during the remodel. It’s keeping Dan busy, and I think it helps him cope with the anxiousness of waiting for our baby’s birth. This is something he can control. Plus, he wants everything to be nice and in order for the beginning of our new family, and it’s something he can be proud of, something that he’s done for us.
I’ve been sleeping downstairs in the new guest room/office because it’s nice and cool down there. I had to take our two parrots to the vet to board for the week, as they can’t be around the dust or poisonous fumes. We’ve been airing out the house every night for them, me and for the baby.
I had another appointment with my nurse, and she said I looked great and the baby does too. I’m growing to like her a lot. She’s very kind, and she doesn’t push me to do any tests I don’t agree with.
One thing I wish I could get help with are these spots on my face. They call it the “pregnancy mask”; or doctors refer to it as melasma or choasma. I know it’s due to hormones, but it sure looks funny. I hope my baby has flawless skin.
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I’m definitely on the home stretch now. Dan tells me I’m doing so well, and he’s not sure he would have handled all the physical changes as well as I have; and frankly, I have to agree. But anyway, it feels good to have a husband who appreciates me.
Our house is all torn up now and everything is taped off with plastic to help prevent the dust from spreading during the remodel. It’s keeping Dan busy, and I think it helps him cope with the anxiousness of waiting for our baby’s birth. This is something he can control. Plus, he wants everything to be nice and in order for the beginning of our new family, and it’s something he can be proud of, something that he’s done for us.
I’ve been sleeping downstairs in the new guest room/office because it’s nice and cool down there. I had to take our two parrots to the vet to board for the week, as they can’t be around the dust or poisonous fumes. We’ve been airing out the house every night for them, me and for the baby.
I had another appointment with my nurse, and she said I looked great and the baby does too. I’m growing to like her a lot. She’s very kind, and she doesn’t push me to do any tests I don’t agree with.
One thing I wish I could get help with are these spots on my face. They call it the “pregnancy mask”; or doctors refer to it as melasma or choasma. I know it’s due to hormones, but it sure looks funny. I hope my baby has flawless skin.
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Thursday, April 22, 2010
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How Did You Decorate Your Baby's Room??
(These are my private journals from my 1st pregnancy.)
Only nine weeks left and he'll be here! It's getting closer and closer, but the time seems to be creeping by slower and slower. This week, I spent hours and hours on the baby room. I was up until 3:00 a.m. painting animals on the walls. My girlfriends helped me start the project weeks ago, but I put a lot more time into it than I'd expected. It's looking really cute! I've got a big happy elephant, a mommy and baby giraffe, and two frisky monkeys running down a tree limb. They all match the Zanzibar crib set we have.
I never thought a little baby could consume so much of my thoughts, but I find myself constantly thinking about him and praying for him. I am praying that he will be healthy and have a strong immune system against disease and illness. I'm also praying he will have inner peace and calmness.
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Only nine weeks left and he'll be here! It's getting closer and closer, but the time seems to be creeping by slower and slower. This week, I spent hours and hours on the baby room. I was up until 3:00 a.m. painting animals on the walls. My girlfriends helped me start the project weeks ago, but I put a lot more time into it than I'd expected. It's looking really cute! I've got a big happy elephant, a mommy and baby giraffe, and two frisky monkeys running down a tree limb. They all match the Zanzibar crib set we have.
I never thought a little baby could consume so much of my thoughts, but I find myself constantly thinking about him and praying for him. I am praying that he will be healthy and have a strong immune system against disease and illness. I'm also praying he will have inner peace and calmness.
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Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Monday, April 19, 2010
Are You Swimming For Exercise??
(These are my private journals from my 1st pregnancy.)
I had a very busy workweek. It's getting harder and harder to hand my clients the weights now that I'm in my third trimester. I actually have them pick up their own weights sometimes if they are too heavy for me.
Also, my feet have been sore, especially my right heel, so I'd better get some new shoes soon.
But this was a fun weekend for me. My girlfriends and I went up to the spa at Cordillera in Vail, Colorado. The lodge was inspired by a chateau in Belgium, and it's nestled right below the steep, snow-capped mountains. There are walking trails, indoor and outdoor pools, and the most beautiful pink-orange sunsets at night.
One of my friends has a beautiful home there, so we had a sleepover at her house. I got to swim—something I haven’t had an opportunity to do since Hawaii, and it felt great! I wish I had a pool or the ocean nearby—I'd be in it every day!
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I had a very busy workweek. It's getting harder and harder to hand my clients the weights now that I'm in my third trimester. I actually have them pick up their own weights sometimes if they are too heavy for me.
Also, my feet have been sore, especially my right heel, so I'd better get some new shoes soon.
But this was a fun weekend for me. My girlfriends and I went up to the spa at Cordillera in Vail, Colorado. The lodge was inspired by a chateau in Belgium, and it's nestled right below the steep, snow-capped mountains. There are walking trails, indoor and outdoor pools, and the most beautiful pink-orange sunsets at night.
One of my friends has a beautiful home there, so we had a sleepover at her house. I got to swim—something I haven’t had an opportunity to do since Hawaii, and it felt great! I wish I had a pool or the ocean nearby—I'd be in it every day!
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Saturday, April 17, 2010
Do You Have a Birth Plan??
(These are my private journals from my 1st pregnancy.)
I was able to get outside for walks more this week, and the exercise felt great. Something funny happened too. My friends gave me a jogging stroller for a baby gift, and since I don’t have a baby to fill it yet, for added resistance I popped a 15-pound bag of birdseed in the stroller. Then I pushed it up and down the hills around our neighborhood for a great workout. It just so happened that a senior couple was out for a stroll, and when they saw me coming up the road with the baby jogger, they got excited. They wanted to stop and peek at the cute baby! When they looked in and saw the bag of birdseed, well, the look on their faces was priceless. They were quite confused until I explained I was still pregnant and out for some exercise. We all had a good laugh!
Another thing we did this week was create my birth plan.
My doula Janet, Dan, and I sat outside on the patio, and discussed all of our options for the birth. The purpose is to be fully prepared and therefore avoid any misunderstanding later. It feels good to know that I have choices when it comes to my baby's birth.
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I was able to get outside for walks more this week, and the exercise felt great. Something funny happened too. My friends gave me a jogging stroller for a baby gift, and since I don’t have a baby to fill it yet, for added resistance I popped a 15-pound bag of birdseed in the stroller. Then I pushed it up and down the hills around our neighborhood for a great workout. It just so happened that a senior couple was out for a stroll, and when they saw me coming up the road with the baby jogger, they got excited. They wanted to stop and peek at the cute baby! When they looked in and saw the bag of birdseed, well, the look on their faces was priceless. They were quite confused until I explained I was still pregnant and out for some exercise. We all had a good laugh!
Another thing we did this week was create my birth plan.
My doula Janet, Dan, and I sat outside on the patio, and discussed all of our options for the birth. The purpose is to be fully prepared and therefore avoid any misunderstanding later. It feels good to know that I have choices when it comes to my baby's birth.
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Monday, April 12, 2010
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Daddy Dan is Nesting!!!
(These are the journals from my 1st pregnancy.)
Daddy Dan is nesting this week! I thought I'd be the one to nest, but it's definitely him. He has finished the entire basement and put in a large gym where we can train our clients; he has added an office/guest room and installed a full bathroom. The entire remodel took less than three weeks to complete because Dan acted as the foreman and called the guys every day to make sure they showed up and worked.
As if that wasn't enough, now he's talking about ripping out the carpet in the living room and bedrooms, replacing it and then installing hardwood floors in the entire upstairs. It's sweet of him, because he wants to do it for my benefit. He says it will help eliminate the bad allergic reactions I have to dust and molds and will keep our house a lot cleaner. I'm sure he's right, but the thought of a construction crew working in the house right now is not appealing, though it would be nice to have it done.
Did your husband nest while you we're pregnant???
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Daddy Dan is nesting this week! I thought I'd be the one to nest, but it's definitely him. He has finished the entire basement and put in a large gym where we can train our clients; he has added an office/guest room and installed a full bathroom. The entire remodel took less than three weeks to complete because Dan acted as the foreman and called the guys every day to make sure they showed up and worked.
As if that wasn't enough, now he's talking about ripping out the carpet in the living room and bedrooms, replacing it and then installing hardwood floors in the entire upstairs. It's sweet of him, because he wants to do it for my benefit. He says it will help eliminate the bad allergic reactions I have to dust and molds and will keep our house a lot cleaner. I'm sure he's right, but the thought of a construction crew working in the house right now is not appealing, though it would be nice to have it done.
Did your husband nest while you we're pregnant???
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Saturday, April 10, 2010
Friday, April 9, 2010
Should I Use a Doula??
(These are the journals from my 1st pregnancy.)
A big snowfall blew in, so we made the best of it and went sledding. I was very careful and just went down the little hills, but I'm sure the baby liked it—he was kicking up a storm!
Another significant event of the week was finding our doula. [A doula is a professional trained in childbirth who provides emotional, physical and informational support to the woman who is expecting. The doula's role is to help women have a safe, memorable and empowering birthing experience. –American Pregnancy Association]
Her name is Janet, and she is from Hawaii too.. She will be helping me before, during and after the birth. We really clicked, so I think I'm going to like having her help me during this very special time. I know that God has placed her in my life for a reason. Not sure what the reason is yet, but this is a God-thing. I just know it.
Another person who has been a tremendous help to me is my dear friend Betty, my massage therapist. Her daughter went to school with my little brother. She is a mother of three herself, and during my massage sessions, she gives me a pep talk about how beautiful I am pregnant and how great a mom I'm going to be. She has been a godsend, helping me get through this time with a positive attitude.
Did you use a doula or have a special person help have a special person help during your birth ??
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A big snowfall blew in, so we made the best of it and went sledding. I was very careful and just went down the little hills, but I'm sure the baby liked it—he was kicking up a storm!
Another significant event of the week was finding our doula. [A doula is a professional trained in childbirth who provides emotional, physical and informational support to the woman who is expecting. The doula's role is to help women have a safe, memorable and empowering birthing experience. –American Pregnancy Association]
Her name is Janet, and she is from Hawaii too.. She will be helping me before, during and after the birth. We really clicked, so I think I'm going to like having her help me during this very special time. I know that God has placed her in my life for a reason. Not sure what the reason is yet, but this is a God-thing. I just know it.
Another person who has been a tremendous help to me is my dear friend Betty, my massage therapist. Her daughter went to school with my little brother. She is a mother of three herself, and during my massage sessions, she gives me a pep talk about how beautiful I am pregnant and how great a mom I'm going to be. She has been a godsend, helping me get through this time with a positive attitude.
Did you use a doula or have a special person help have a special person help during your birth ??
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Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Monday, April 5, 2010
What's Your Dream??
(These are the journals from my 1st pregnancy.)
We hope to move Back to Hawaii one day and run our nonprofit organization called Agape Ranch (www.AgapeRanchHawaii.org), a haven for cancer patients. Our goal is to bring people from around the globe to a ranch in Hawaii for a week of learning, support, relaxation and healing. When it's built, our plan is for Dan and me to teach nutrition and exercise classes, and to have experts come and share their knowledge: everything from new medical innovations to fighting cancer with alternative approaches utilizing proper eating and exercise to strengthen the immune system. But most importantly, we want to introduce them to Jesus Christ.
That's one of our long-term dreams—to spread joy by giving generously to others. But my dream right now is my baby!
What's your dream???
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We hope to move Back to Hawaii one day and run our nonprofit organization called Agape Ranch (www.AgapeRanchHawaii.org), a haven for cancer patients. Our goal is to bring people from around the globe to a ranch in Hawaii for a week of learning, support, relaxation and healing. When it's built, our plan is for Dan and me to teach nutrition and exercise classes, and to have experts come and share their knowledge: everything from new medical innovations to fighting cancer with alternative approaches utilizing proper eating and exercise to strengthen the immune system. But most importantly, we want to introduce them to Jesus Christ.
That's one of our long-term dreams—to spread joy by giving generously to others. But my dream right now is my baby!
What's your dream???
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