A coworker told me to try the ring test. She said to tie a strand of my hair to my wedding ring and hold it over my belly. She said if it moves back and forth like a pendulum, it's a boy. If it twirls, it's a girl. I tried the test twice and my non pregnant coworkers all tried it. Theirs did nothing and mine said it is a........
BOY!
We'll find out for sure next week, but my coworker said it was right for all of her grand kids even when they were sure one of them just had to be a boy (they already had 2 boys and figured they would have 3).
Did any other moms try this test and was it right? Leave a comment and let me know!
Friday, June 26, 2009
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Our Latest Acquisition...and I'm Afraid
Last Saturday I hitched a ride with my friend Allison to Frenchtown to spend the night with my long time friends Jenny, Josh, and their kids Jacob and Alayna. It was a short but enjoyable visit. Jenny asked me if I was ok to share a room with Alayna the 14-month-old. I confidently said, "Sure! I need to practice being around these babies anyway!" Jenny assured me she would sleep all night and she did...except she kind of snores. Snoring is one of those things I cannot sleep through so I ended up sleeping on the couch in the livingroom. Jenny told me that when I have my own child, if it snores, I will be used to it and sleep right through it. I've wondered before if you get used to your husband snoring and the answer is NO! 
Now for the acquisition. Jenny and Josh generously gave to me their Medela breast pump. I intend to breastfeed and will probably need the pump after I go back to work, but I am afraid of it. It looks like a torture device masked by the sleek backpack it comes in. It comes with a wall plug in, a car plug in, and a rechargeable battery pack. I can pump ANYWHERE. Could you imagine us driving down the road passing truck drivers with these airhorn looking things attached to me? I'm horrified!
Montana and Breastfeeding: At my first prenatal visit they gave me an intro packet, Similac samples and coupons, and other literature about medications I can take, and so forth. Included in this packet is a copy of Montana's statute declaring public breastfeeding a natural right and that it is unlawful to prohibit it in public places. I don't know how other states feel about this, but I was shocked that it was even mentioned and even more shocked that it was written in the law books. I guess breastfeeding at the DMV while I wait to have my number called never occurred to me. How do other moms feel about breastfeeding in public?
Now for the acquisition. Jenny and Josh generously gave to me their Medela breast pump. I intend to breastfeed and will probably need the pump after I go back to work, but I am afraid of it. It looks like a torture device masked by the sleek backpack it comes in. It comes with a wall plug in, a car plug in, and a rechargeable battery pack. I can pump ANYWHERE. Could you imagine us driving down the road passing truck drivers with these airhorn looking things attached to me? I'm horrified!
Montana and Breastfeeding: At my first prenatal visit they gave me an intro packet, Similac samples and coupons, and other literature about medications I can take, and so forth. Included in this packet is a copy of Montana's statute declaring public breastfeeding a natural right and that it is unlawful to prohibit it in public places. I don't know how other states feel about this, but I was shocked that it was even mentioned and even more shocked that it was written in the law books. I guess breastfeeding at the DMV while I wait to have my number called never occurred to me. How do other moms feel about breastfeeding in public?
Friday, June 12, 2009
Growth Comparison for Men
On the website I mentioned, http://www.hisboyscanswim.com/, the author chronicles pregnancy from the man's point of view. Some of the comments he makes and stories he tells are hilarious and refreshing for me to read having experienced them myself. In one post he wrote how women post comparison pictures of fruits or vegetables that are the same size as the baby week to week. He posted one for men with man-things to compare it to. I'm at 17 weeks now so here's his comparison:
Pregnancy Week 17:
Goaaaaaaaaaal!!! This week your baby is about the size of a hockey puck.
This seems appropriate while the Stanley Cup is going on. Who from Mobile would ever think I would be watching hockey? The final game is tonight and Rob's favorite team, the Pittsburgh Penguins, are playing the Detroit Red Wings.
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Pregnant Brain
I had an idea for another post I was going to save and edit later and now it's totally forgotten. This happens alot lately. Darn it!
16 Week Appointment
I went to my 16 week appointment yesterday. Everything looked and sounded great. At this stage they have to push so hard on your belly to get the doppler reading that it's kind of uncomfortable but worth it. Uncomfortable but worth it...Am I detecting the recurring theme of pregnancy here?
My friend Meredith saw the same doctor and actually referred me to her. She also referred several of her friends to Dr. Augustyn. At her last appointment she told the doctor she should get a referral gift but that she's had her tubes tied and couldn't think of a gift she could give her at this point. I suggested Dr. Augustyn give ME the gift instead and let me have an ultrasound to see the baby earlier than 20 weeks. Just a sneak peek is all I wanted! When I asked the doctor yesterday she adamantly and humorously stated that she offered no gifts and that she would not be giving away an ultrasound. I hate it when I don't get what I want, but if you don't ask then the answer is definitely no. It was worth a shot.
I have only gained 4.5 pounds since my first visit and I am thrilled about that. Dr. Augustyn says, "Just wait. It'll be slow at first and then you'll come in and be shocked." Thanks, Dr., really. Haha, oh well. It's just my body filling with fluids and nutrients to support our little one inside. It's a pretty remarkable concept to think about. I have become this life-giving vessel and I have so many reactions going on in my body all designed in perfect harmony to be able to grow a healthy baby. Some of these reactions are more pleasant than others. Radiant skin glow due to higher blood volume, that's nice. Hormonal volatility (axe murderer syndrome at times), not so nice.
One of the most amazing natural responses to me is immune suppression. The body has to suppress its immune functions so it doesn't reject the baby. You would think it would do the opposite to make itself super healthy and not prone to illnesses, but the body sees the baby as a foreign object that the body would reject otherwise if not for a weakened immune system. It's fascinating! Remind me of this when I get sick. The only sickness I've had so far is morning sickness still, but it's not that bad and it's better now than it was.
I'll post more later on a funny blog I came across written by the father. I was laughing so hard reading about the argument they got into after a seemingly peaceful walk to the mailbox. If you care to check it out the website is www.hisboyscanswim.com. Love and later!!
My friend Meredith saw the same doctor and actually referred me to her. She also referred several of her friends to Dr. Augustyn. At her last appointment she told the doctor she should get a referral gift but that she's had her tubes tied and couldn't think of a gift she could give her at this point. I suggested Dr. Augustyn give ME the gift instead and let me have an ultrasound to see the baby earlier than 20 weeks. Just a sneak peek is all I wanted! When I asked the doctor yesterday she adamantly and humorously stated that she offered no gifts and that she would not be giving away an ultrasound. I hate it when I don't get what I want, but if you don't ask then the answer is definitely no. It was worth a shot.
I have only gained 4.5 pounds since my first visit and I am thrilled about that. Dr. Augustyn says, "Just wait. It'll be slow at first and then you'll come in and be shocked." Thanks, Dr., really. Haha, oh well. It's just my body filling with fluids and nutrients to support our little one inside. It's a pretty remarkable concept to think about. I have become this life-giving vessel and I have so many reactions going on in my body all designed in perfect harmony to be able to grow a healthy baby. Some of these reactions are more pleasant than others. Radiant skin glow due to higher blood volume, that's nice. Hormonal volatility (axe murderer syndrome at times), not so nice.
One of the most amazing natural responses to me is immune suppression. The body has to suppress its immune functions so it doesn't reject the baby. You would think it would do the opposite to make itself super healthy and not prone to illnesses, but the body sees the baby as a foreign object that the body would reject otherwise if not for a weakened immune system. It's fascinating! Remind me of this when I get sick. The only sickness I've had so far is morning sickness still, but it's not that bad and it's better now than it was.
I'll post more later on a funny blog I came across written by the father. I was laughing so hard reading about the argument they got into after a seemingly peaceful walk to the mailbox. If you care to check it out the website is www.hisboyscanswim.com. Love and later!!
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
First Few Purchases
I was really hoping to hold off buying things as long as I could, but a phone call from one's mother can change your thinking. Mom called me several days ago and told me I should start looking for baby gear so that I didn't have to buy alot all at once. She said, "...and we'll need at least 4 car seats. One for your car. One for Robbie's car. One for my car and one for Vickie and Arnold's car." And so it begins...
I went on www.craigslist.com and started looking for baby gear for sale in the Bozeman area. I found a Britax car seat with 2 bases and a stroller all for 100 dollars. Knowing nothing about baby products I called some friends who all agreed that Britax was an excellent (and expensive) brand. They told me it was important that the car seat was not expired - who knew car seats came with expiration dates?? They also said to make sure the car seat had never been involved in a car accident which the seller told me it was not. My friends also said the baby would only be in that car seat for a few months before it needed a bigger one anyway, so if I could get a good deal, TAKE IT! Now I just need a friend to come over and show me how to work this stuff.
We are now have 4 pieces of baby flare. It looks so strange in our house. Robbie brought it in last night and put it all in the middle of the living room. We just stood and stared at it for a moment shocked with the realization that this kind of stuff was about to consume our lives.
On a somewhat related but humorous note, I went to a bridal shower last Saturday. The couple already has tons of household stuff and didn't really register, so I decided to get her a bottle of her favorite tequila, Patron. I felt like a diabetic in a candy store going into Belgrade Liquor and seeing the walls of delicious libations I could not have. I made it out just fine, but for now, I doubt I'll be going back any time soon.
I went on www.craigslist.com and started looking for baby gear for sale in the Bozeman area. I found a Britax car seat with 2 bases and a stroller all for 100 dollars. Knowing nothing about baby products I called some friends who all agreed that Britax was an excellent (and expensive) brand. They told me it was important that the car seat was not expired - who knew car seats came with expiration dates?? They also said to make sure the car seat had never been involved in a car accident which the seller told me it was not. My friends also said the baby would only be in that car seat for a few months before it needed a bigger one anyway, so if I could get a good deal, TAKE IT! Now I just need a friend to come over and show me how to work this stuff.
We are now have 4 pieces of baby flare. It looks so strange in our house. Robbie brought it in last night and put it all in the middle of the living room. We just stood and stared at it for a moment shocked with the realization that this kind of stuff was about to consume our lives.
On a somewhat related but humorous note, I went to a bridal shower last Saturday. The couple already has tons of household stuff and didn't really register, so I decided to get her a bottle of her favorite tequila, Patron. I felt like a diabetic in a candy store going into Belgrade Liquor and seeing the walls of delicious libations I could not have. I made it out just fine, but for now, I doubt I'll be going back any time soon.
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