For a non-stress test, it was pretty stressful for myself. I had a regular 24 week check-up on Thursday and mentioned baby girl had been moving a lot less for a few days. I truly thought the doctor would take a heart beat reading and then tell me baby has probably just moved positions so … More Non-Stress Test
We have known the name for a while, but we decided to share with family yesterday! Our little girl will be named Blake Elizabeth. Surprisingly, after several questionable choices, DH came up with the winning name. It’s just one more step to making it a little more real. DH & I just went in for … More Blake Elizabeth
When I’m sipping my morning herbal (caffeine free) tea trying to wake up, a few times at work I’ve gotten the “sleep now while you can” and the awful “you’ll never sleep again.” And after a sleep deprived night of rotating pillows, getting stuck in the blanket, and visiting the bathroom at least once, it … More Sleepless Nights
Between trying to finish up our insurance claim from a hail storm last February, preparing the nursery, and accepting the fact that my job may not exist much longer – there’s been a lot going on which believe it or not, has actually helped relieve some of my anxiety. Having regular stresses to focus on … More 23 Weeks
Our 20 week ultrasound was a little different since we already knew we were having a girl – but still just as exciting! While my growing bump is beginning to make it harder to touch my toes, she looked completely comfortable with her feet and hands pushed up against her face. DH couldn’t be more … More 20 Week Ultrasound
Quick history: I work for a local park district planning events and programs. I’ve been doing this for several years now since college and while I love it, it’s not my end game. The eventual goal is to either be an executive with a non-profit (park district, fundraising organization, etc) or to have my own business … More Career Steps: Freelance
We received the letter last Wednesday, had the cupcakes made in secret, and surprised my family with our mini gender reveal yesterday! DH and I are both so excited to finally know (and he’s excited to be right while I was very wrong!) We’d already decided no matter what that the nursery was going to … More It’s a Girl!
Many times in my life I have thought that I could not possibly be hungrier than I was in that moment. I was wrong. 18 weeks pregnant today and I am in constantly in a state of unbelievable hunger or I am uncomfortably full. I woke up today and my stomach was screaming at me … More Hunger Pangs
While I mentioned it briefly the other day, I feel like I need to delve a little deeper. My anxiety has started to edge off but it is there daily and actively. Instead of freezing up when it hits me, I am able to continue moving forward. To be honest, I think one of the … More Feeling the Pressure
Until my husband is back in town and we can begin working on projects, I am pretty much focused on work and my pregnancy thoughts. We’ll be finding out the sex so soon! My vote is that it’s a boy, DH thinks it’s a girl. I had the chance to find out from a genetic … More Gender & New Adventures
THE FEELING OF HOME 