Mid July Update!

I’ve been working on my stories. Right now, Black Tulip has been in my head. I’ve got the entire story laid out in an outline form, but now I’ve gotta actually write it. It’s like Emily and Jer are BEGGING me to write their stories. I keep trying to work on it, but if I’m not listening to the right music, I can’t get into it. My inspirations are bands like Shinedown, Halestorm, Ramstien, Lacuna Coil, Tantric, Fair to Midland, Breaking Ben, Seether, and more. It’s quite amusing to know that I cannot write the story well if I’m not listening to these.

I swear I’m still knitting, though just not as much as before. Peanut keeps most of my attention when I’m home. I love that, but there are times I cannot wait for her to be able to do things like color, play with toys, etc so I can get things done around the house. But it’s okay. I’m sure once she’s doing all of that, I’ll be wishing she was little and only wanted to be held all the time. She is so cute and adorable though!

Back to knitting, I’m still working on my Tiger Eye Lace Scarf. I’ve got 12 full repeats done on both sides and am still going strong. I thought I’d only be able to get 11 done before I ran out of yarn. Boy was I wrong! I’ll probably be able to get 17 or 18 repeats done before I run out. But that’s only 450 yards of yarn, and I need to use up 900 before the end of August. I don’t think I’ll be able to get Jess’ wedding shawl done for her wedding over labor day. Maybe I can convince Rob for a few hours each week to take care of the baby while I knit this thing! Who knows. It’s hard though, because I’m breastfeeding so I’d need to stop every 3 hours anyway (or sooner!). Ahh, the things we do for our little kids! But they’re so worth it!!!!

Happy Birthday Mom

Man, there are times that I really miss her. I know she would’ve made an awesome Grandma, probably spoiling Peanut rotten. I know she would have definitely been the first one to give my little girl candy. She had such a sweet tooth! I just wish that I could have her around to ask her questions about what it was like when I was little. My dad, bless his heart, doesn’t remember (it’s honestly okay!!) but it would be nice to know if my little girl does things that I did as a baby or not. Mom would have been 53 this year. My parents would have celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary this year as well, back on May 24. That’s ten years of birthdays and anniversaries that won’t happen, which makes me sad. But I know my mom is still with us. I feel her presence almost every day. I know she is Peanut’s guardian angel. Not many babies have two grandparents for guardian angels, but this little one does.

In other news, I’ve been able to knit a bit again. Mostly on weekends and during my lunch break at work. I’m generally too exhausted when I get home and need to nurse, bathe, and get the Peanut to bed. That’s okay though. I enjoy every minute I have with her, even if I’m exhausted beyond belief! But with Season 3 of True Blood starting this past weekend, my rav group has decided to do a KAL with the Tiger Eyed Lace Scarf; more in honor of Quinn (not part of the show yet). I decided to use this colorway because it reminded me of Louisiana with its kinda merky, muddy greens, blues, and pinks. I’m working on the scarf from both ends because I’m doing the grafting version. I’m thinking I should be able to get 10-11 pattern repeats on both sides, but that’s why I’m working them together; to make sure I have enough yarn to do it all! So far, so good. Hooray! I’m also using this as half my Phoenix mission for my BSG FPB group. Maybe I’ll be able to get some more knitting done this week while Rob’s out working. Who knows with the Peanut. If she’s too fussy, then alas, I won’t.

Baseball & Peanuts

Here's Peanut at her first Iron Pigs baseball game!!!! She was really good for it! We had a double header so it started early (6 pm). We only stayed through the first game (we lost)... We didn't want to push our luck!!!!

Two Months!!!!

I went back to work on last Tuesday, for those who didn't know already! I dropped the Peanut off at daycare in the morning then sped off to work, trying not to think about it. I was pretty okay the first day, since I was busy with getting a bunch of things done at work. Wednesday was easier to drop her off, but harder throughout the day. It is getting better and easier, but still sucks. At least I know she's doing great for them there.

We had our 2 month check up today. When did TWO months go by?!?!? She got 5 shots and by the last 2, she was just looking at me wondering WHY she was still getting stuck when she was screaming her little mouth off. She's now weighing 11 lbs even and is 22 inches. Apparently, she was only 19 inches at birth according to the pedi and how they measured her in the hospital. St. Luke's measured her at 21.5 inches. Doctor said she's doing great and was wondering what I was feeding her, miracle grow?!?! LOL, so I guess she's doing great!

Here's Peanut!!!

Born 4/8/2010 at 9:46 PM, weighing in at 6 lbs 5 oz and 21 inches long with an APGAR score of 9/9. Below is her birth story!

I woke up with contractions pretty different and painful. I decided to stay out of work and at least call the doctor's office. I knew they weren't open until 8:30 so I waited. I assumed it was another false alarm. Well, after going to the doctor's around 10 (not getting in until 10:30) I came back home to meet Rob since I was 80% and 2-3 cm. Got into my room in L&D around noon. Contractions weren't increasing or anything and I wasn't progressing so the dr broke my water at 1:40. Contractions actually slowed down a bit after that and didn't get any more intense. By 4, I was only at 3-4 and the dr ordered me to start on Pitocon. I was on Stadol twice between 5 and 7ish. I definitely wanted the epidural by then, but I never ended up getting it. I was told later that the anesthesiologist was busy with a woman who was attempting to deliver twins vaginally then c-section, then ended up with vaginally and he never made it to me. I went from 5 cm to 8 in 20 minutes... So I pushed about 9 or 10 times in about a half hour, and Peanut was born!!!! She was crying, well, more waaahhhing than crying.

I did feel myself tear, but it was in the front. I was not expecting to feel it tear. So after, I needed to be stitched, but they said they weren't deep. However, they ran out of the numbing solution so I felt the stitches. After about an hour, I started feeling pretty lightheaded all of a sudden so I had Rob go out and get the nurse. Apparently I was having a clotting problem and too swollen. I had to have the doctor go in and remove the clots that weren't allowing my uterus to contract. Again, no meds.... that hurt worse than anything else, and then they realized that I hadn't emptied my bladder so I got catheterized too. Finally after all that was done it was about 3 or so in the morning.

Good news is, I'm doing great now. Peanut is breastfeeding like a champ too!!!! She's been really quiet and sleeping a lot. Rob's been awesome with taking care of both her and I! Oh, and our nurse was AMAZING. She made it so much better for me and kept the air light and funny. She even prayed with us before Peanut came!

The first night home was a bit rough, but I think we're figuring it out. She's currently sleeping in her little bouncer right next to me and I might even get a few minutes of shut eye tonight! I can only hope!!!!!

Baby Update: Week 38

I'm 38 weeks! Holy cow, where did the past 9 months go? I need to remind myself that I'm almost done. And yea, it does not feel like that. Rolling out of bed is hard (seriously, it's ridiculous!!), getting up from being seated for longer than 20 minutes is difficult. Heck, even walking can be painful! But I'm trying to keep a happy face because I know in the end, I get my little girl and it's all worth it!

Rob and I went to the doctor’s today for my 38 week check up and an ultrasound to measure the Peanut. Well, she's doing great, good heartbeat, and moving like crazy still. No change in regards to positioning or cervical things. But our little Peanut is no longer a little peanut. She’s measuring at 7.5 lbs roughly. The u/s can be up to a half pound off, but really! I was expecting to hear 6 maybe 6.5 lbs. LOL, and then I went, "Well, that's great, because I've only gained ~20 lbs so most of that is the baby, Sweeeeet!!" At least she's healthy and apparently very happy hanging out. So Rob and I have finally told ourselves that she's going to end up coming late and we'll just deal with it. What else can we do? Honestly?

The doctor did recommend for me to get at least 30 minutes in each day of walking or some other form of exercise. That shouldn't be too much of a problem now that it's getting nice out again. Lots of trails and paths to walk around here, but Rob laughs at my slow waddle! He's so nice that way. At least he's able to make me smile through all of this and he does do lots of sweet things. He does laugh at my jiggling belly, my nonexistent intelligence, slowness, crazy appetite that’s over after 2 bites, and basically everything that really is funny but you shouldn't laugh at the pregnant girl stuff.

I do have to say how aggravating hearing people at work saying, "are you still here?!?!" "didn’t you have the baby yet?" "Aren’t you miserable being here?" It's such a pain in the butt. I really want to snap at them and say, "Yup, had the baby last night, but I figured I'd come in today anyway..." Seriously, I know people are trying to be nice and make conversation, but after hearing it from 20-40 people in about 15 minutes, it's Old and Fast!! I just remind people that I'm not due for another 2 weeks at least and I plan on working up to the day I deliver (which might be a week after she’s due!). Just smile and nod, is what my Dad always told me! Oh, and the amusing calls I get all the time asking if I've had the baby yet. Don't worry, I'm sure Rob'll have it either posted to Facebook within minutes of Peanut's arrival or have called everyone in a 50 mile radius!!!