Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Surgery Tomorrow
One more thing...my dad is having knee surgery tomorrow so pray that everything goes ok!
Good Old Canada...
I left this morning for Canada. Eric got me to the airport around 7am (for my 9:20 flight). I really didn't think that was too early, but I walked into IAH, went straight to baggage check (no line at all!) , walked right through security (again, no line at all), and got to my gate all by 7:10 am! Also, here's a tip if you are flying Continental out of IAH...go to the Presidents Club (around E12) and you can connect to the Internet for free!! Ha ha! I saved $20! It made me happy so thanks to the lady at the gate who told me about the little secret. It must not be too well known because I was the only one doing it. So don't tell =)
I have also learned that people are really nice to pregnant people. Of everyone on the plane, the flight attendant came to me to see if I would like to change seats so I would have more room. I was more than thrilled seeing that the man next to me reeked of B.O. and was spilling over into my set! So I got a window seat with no one next to me...I was happy. So the last 30 minutes or so before we landed someone did the unthinkable....they farted on the plane. Seriously? I don't care if it makes your stomach hurt to hold it in (Eric), that is just mean. It smelt so bad. Everyone was looking around and making bad faces...it was actually quite funny, but still really gross.
I got to Vancouver around 12:00 pm today (their time). The flight was not too bad. As most of you know I can pretty much sleep through just about anything (expect at night when I should be) so I was probably only awake for maybe an hour of the 5 our trip. I got to the hotel around 1:30 ish and was told that I did not have a reservation until Sunday night (the last night of my trip). Luckily some of Eric has rubbed off on me and I had printed my confirmation for the hotel so I'm not sleeping on the street tonight.
I decided to walk around downtown and see what was around the hotel. They have really good shopping. Of course, I don't shop at "real" stores anymore because I probably wouldn't be able to wear whatever I bought by next month. But....there is a store called Zara in Houston that I really like and they have one here. They had a maternity line! I got a really pair of cute jeans so now I don't have to wear my "good" ones all the time. There was also a store called Roots that had adorable stuff, but of course 1 sweater was $300 so I decided to pass on that. Don't think I can expense that one =).
One thing I have noticed about Canada is that is is very British...I thought it was supposed to be French?? I thought it was funny that at the bars they had happy hour specials on tea. It's very clean here though. I haven't ventured out of downtown yet, but I'm just amazed when city streets are clean. I have also been told to expect rain...pretty much all the time here. I didn't know it rained so much here. It's not pouring rain, but it's cold enough that rain is keeping me cold.
Okay, enough for now. I get to go and see the dolphins at the Aquarium tomorrow so I'm excited! Later...
I have also learned that people are really nice to pregnant people. Of everyone on the plane, the flight attendant came to me to see if I would like to change seats so I would have more room. I was more than thrilled seeing that the man next to me reeked of B.O. and was spilling over into my set! So I got a window seat with no one next to me...I was happy. So the last 30 minutes or so before we landed someone did the unthinkable....they farted on the plane. Seriously? I don't care if it makes your stomach hurt to hold it in (Eric), that is just mean. It smelt so bad. Everyone was looking around and making bad faces...it was actually quite funny, but still really gross.
I got to Vancouver around 12:00 pm today (their time). The flight was not too bad. As most of you know I can pretty much sleep through just about anything (expect at night when I should be) so I was probably only awake for maybe an hour of the 5 our trip. I got to the hotel around 1:30 ish and was told that I did not have a reservation until Sunday night (the last night of my trip). Luckily some of Eric has rubbed off on me and I had printed my confirmation for the hotel so I'm not sleeping on the street tonight.
I decided to walk around downtown and see what was around the hotel. They have really good shopping. Of course, I don't shop at "real" stores anymore because I probably wouldn't be able to wear whatever I bought by next month. But....there is a store called Zara in Houston that I really like and they have one here. They had a maternity line! I got a really pair of cute jeans so now I don't have to wear my "good" ones all the time. There was also a store called Roots that had adorable stuff, but of course 1 sweater was $300 so I decided to pass on that. Don't think I can expense that one =).
One thing I have noticed about Canada is that is is very British...I thought it was supposed to be French?? I thought it was funny that at the bars they had happy hour specials on tea. It's very clean here though. I haven't ventured out of downtown yet, but I'm just amazed when city streets are clean. I have also been told to expect rain...pretty much all the time here. I didn't know it rained so much here. It's not pouring rain, but it's cold enough that rain is keeping me cold.
Okay, enough for now. I get to go and see the dolphins at the Aquarium tomorrow so I'm excited! Later...
Monday, September 22, 2008
Never Mind!!!!
I no longer like my Boppy Pillow!!! Actually, it's probably not the pillows fault, but basically I have been laying on my left side so much that I got a frozen shoulder!!!! I hurt so bad. I could not lift my left arm even up to shoulder level. It felt like someone was stabbing me! Anyway, one cortisone injection, some lidocaine patches, and some Extra Strength Tylenol later I am finally feeling better. My doctor told me not to worry about sleeping on the left side for now. He said once I can't breathe on my back I can flip over.
I am so excited about next week. We get to find out if it's a boy or a girl. We are still convinced it is a girl (so if you're betting on it you should probably go for boy!). I went to Janie and Jack yesterday with Eric and found the cutest little outfits! One I saw for a boy had a Boston Terrier on it...bugged eyed and all!
Almost as exciting is my trip on Wednesday. I go to Vancouver Wed-Monday for work. On Thursday I am going to play with the dolphins at the Aquarium. I have ALWAYS wanted to swim with them, but 1. it's too cold up there now to go swimming and 2. i don't want some big fish being weirded out by me being pregnant or something (they say animals can tell) and trying to kill me =)....plus me in a wet suit right now is not gonna happen. Vancouver is supposed to be one of the most beautiful places so I'm really excited.
Here's another thing....so I have officially reached DD status...you know your boobs are huge when you get out of the shower and your husband says
Jesus...their huge!" I don't even know where you buy bras bigger than a DD. My friend suggested the "stripper" store to meet the needs of my expanding chest =) Hopefully they will settle down for a little while, but I doubt it. After a certain size bras are just not pretty anymore. I have always been "well endowed", but could at least get nice, lacy, bras. No more! These are "serious" bras. Don't get me wrong, I'm not into the 10 back hook bras yet or anything. They aren't ugly...they just aren't pretty. No lace, no frills; really, no color! You get to choose between the vast array of black, white, and the ever appealing, nude. I find myself looking at those nice little B and C cups with envy, but when you have "spillage" with a D you know it just ain't gonna happen. Oh well...some day I'll have 'em nipped and tucked!
I am so excited about next week. We get to find out if it's a boy or a girl. We are still convinced it is a girl (so if you're betting on it you should probably go for boy!). I went to Janie and Jack yesterday with Eric and found the cutest little outfits! One I saw for a boy had a Boston Terrier on it...bugged eyed and all!
Almost as exciting is my trip on Wednesday. I go to Vancouver Wed-Monday for work. On Thursday I am going to play with the dolphins at the Aquarium. I have ALWAYS wanted to swim with them, but 1. it's too cold up there now to go swimming and 2. i don't want some big fish being weirded out by me being pregnant or something (they say animals can tell) and trying to kill me =)....plus me in a wet suit right now is not gonna happen. Vancouver is supposed to be one of the most beautiful places so I'm really excited.
Here's another thing....so I have officially reached DD status...you know your boobs are huge when you get out of the shower and your husband says
Jesus...their huge!" I don't even know where you buy bras bigger than a DD. My friend suggested the "stripper" store to meet the needs of my expanding chest =) Hopefully they will settle down for a little while, but I doubt it. After a certain size bras are just not pretty anymore. I have always been "well endowed", but could at least get nice, lacy, bras. No more! These are "serious" bras. Don't get me wrong, I'm not into the 10 back hook bras yet or anything. They aren't ugly...they just aren't pretty. No lace, no frills; really, no color! You get to choose between the vast array of black, white, and the ever appealing, nude. I find myself looking at those nice little B and C cups with envy, but when you have "spillage" with a D you know it just ain't gonna happen. Oh well...some day I'll have 'em nipped and tucked!
Thursday, September 11, 2008
The Greatest Pillow....EVER!
I got a pregnancy pillow and I LOVE it...yes, I love my pillow. I have had trouble sleeping the past few weeks and I actually got a decent nights sleep ! Did I mention that I LOVE my pillow???
I had an OB appt this morning that was uneventful. I did meet my new OB (mine is retiring) and I really like him. He seems really laid back and comforting (Eric liked him too). Eric actually went to school with his son at Rice which is kind of random. Anyway, I thought it was weird though because the nurse called me back and told Eric to wait in some chairs while they took my weight, BP, and listened to the baby's heart...I really wanted him to get to hear that! I guess some women don't want their husband's knowing how much they weigh?? They also have started measuring my stomach from the top of the uterus (which is right at the navel now) to the pubic bone. I'm exactly 17 cm which is perfect he said (it's supposed to be 1 cm per week of pregnancy...I'm 17 weeks). It's strange because I really look forward to my OB visits, but the day before I get a little freaked out. Because I have not felt any movement yet (which the Dr. said I probably won't for a little while since this is my first) I just sit there and wonder if everything is ok. I find myself holding my breath and just waiting to hear the heartbeat. Once I hear it I let out a big sigh of relief. The nurse just looked at my and laughed and said everybody does that. That sound is the most comforting/reassuring thing I have ever heard. It makes my day. It's somewhat stressful/frustrating to realize that I basically no power over the physical well-being of this baby (which I guess doesn't really change once they are born). I can do what is right and just pray that everything will be okay. But to anyone who has ever been pregnant I am sure that you will agree that a heartbeat is the sweetest sound in the world.
We go back Oct. 2 to find out the sex! I am so excited! I just want to know so bad. We are still convinced it is a girl (so we won't be too shocked if it's a boy). As cliche as it sounds...we don't care as long as it is healthy!
Well, I'm just sitting here waiting for Ike to come. It's kind of windy now, but other than that it has been a hot and sunny day. I'm actually not worried about staying here even though they say it is/could be a category 4 at landfall. I'm sure we will lose power, but I'm just not too worried. Now tornadoes are a totally different story. They scare me. My 2 story brick house vs. a hurricane...no problem....my 2 story brick house vs. a tornado....hmmmm. Hopefully we won't need to worry about it. But objects flying though my windows at over 100 mph does not make me feel good. I told my friend Beth that I will probably be one of those people on the news with no make up, no shoes, in a robe, getting rescued from my roof or something. Then they'll interview me and I'll say, "I just didn't think it would be that bad!"...so don't laugh at me if you see me like that =)
Alright...that's it for now. Hope everyone stays safe and dry!
I had an OB appt this morning that was uneventful. I did meet my new OB (mine is retiring) and I really like him. He seems really laid back and comforting (Eric liked him too). Eric actually went to school with his son at Rice which is kind of random. Anyway, I thought it was weird though because the nurse called me back and told Eric to wait in some chairs while they took my weight, BP, and listened to the baby's heart...I really wanted him to get to hear that! I guess some women don't want their husband's knowing how much they weigh?? They also have started measuring my stomach from the top of the uterus (which is right at the navel now) to the pubic bone. I'm exactly 17 cm which is perfect he said (it's supposed to be 1 cm per week of pregnancy...I'm 17 weeks). It's strange because I really look forward to my OB visits, but the day before I get a little freaked out. Because I have not felt any movement yet (which the Dr. said I probably won't for a little while since this is my first) I just sit there and wonder if everything is ok. I find myself holding my breath and just waiting to hear the heartbeat. Once I hear it I let out a big sigh of relief. The nurse just looked at my and laughed and said everybody does that. That sound is the most comforting/reassuring thing I have ever heard. It makes my day. It's somewhat stressful/frustrating to realize that I basically no power over the physical well-being of this baby (which I guess doesn't really change once they are born). I can do what is right and just pray that everything will be okay. But to anyone who has ever been pregnant I am sure that you will agree that a heartbeat is the sweetest sound in the world.
We go back Oct. 2 to find out the sex! I am so excited! I just want to know so bad. We are still convinced it is a girl (so we won't be too shocked if it's a boy). As cliche as it sounds...we don't care as long as it is healthy!
Well, I'm just sitting here waiting for Ike to come. It's kind of windy now, but other than that it has been a hot and sunny day. I'm actually not worried about staying here even though they say it is/could be a category 4 at landfall. I'm sure we will lose power, but I'm just not too worried. Now tornadoes are a totally different story. They scare me. My 2 story brick house vs. a hurricane...no problem....my 2 story brick house vs. a tornado....hmmmm. Hopefully we won't need to worry about it. But objects flying though my windows at over 100 mph does not make me feel good. I told my friend Beth that I will probably be one of those people on the news with no make up, no shoes, in a robe, getting rescued from my roof or something. Then they'll interview me and I'll say, "I just didn't think it would be that bad!"...so don't laugh at me if you see me like that =)
Alright...that's it for now. Hope everyone stays safe and dry!
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