Who are they kidding?
[jordanna]
My fear of epidurals is an order of magnitude greater than my fear of labor pain. I have a history of a bad back and want nothing to do with the potential fetal or maternal complications. That said, I am still a bit nervous at the prospect of a natural childbirth. I decided to do some good old fashioned internet research on the topic. In an article on Discovery's Health site, entitled 'Natural relief for labor pain', they suggest I ask for a hug, and some emotional support. I have no delusions about how much easier this process will because of how amazingly supportive Tyson is, but I was hoping for some more in depth advice.
'Honey, you are the cutest beached whale I've ever seen. Go get 'em'
'Dude, it totally doesn't hurt anymore'
It's more than just a name...it's a lifestyle.
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Monday, November 27, 2006
That Definitely Wasn't Gas
[jordanna]
One week later, I am convinced that I am feeling the baby move. I imagined that the first time I felt our baby, it would be a magical experience that moved me to tears. All the books say that first movements will feel like 'gentle butterflies'. I don't think those people have been pregnant. Or, we have a less than graceful baby. Granted, the movements are not particularly strong (yet), but there is nothing delicate about them. It is unbelievably strange to feel motion inside your body that is in no way, shape, or form controlled by you. Remember in Aliens, when the alien comes out of somebody for the first time? Remember the look on that guy's face? I understand that look better now. Incredible wierdness aside, it is pretty damn cool to feel the sorlet kicking around in there.
[jordanna]
One week later, I am convinced that I am feeling the baby move. I imagined that the first time I felt our baby, it would be a magical experience that moved me to tears. All the books say that first movements will feel like 'gentle butterflies'. I don't think those people have been pregnant. Or, we have a less than graceful baby. Granted, the movements are not particularly strong (yet), but there is nothing delicate about them. It is unbelievably strange to feel motion inside your body that is in no way, shape, or form controlled by you. Remember in Aliens, when the alien comes out of somebody for the first time? Remember the look on that guy's face? I understand that look better now. Incredible wierdness aside, it is pretty damn cool to feel the sorlet kicking around in there.
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
The Incredible Edible Fetus
[jordanna]
For those of who who find the whole comparison of fetuses to food thing not disturbing, I thought you would like to know I am gestating a small zucchini. Although, couldn't they have picked a more reliably sized vegetable? We hit the official halfway mark on Thursday, although according to our last ultrasound I will probably deliver late.
[jordanna]
For those of who who find the whole comparison of fetuses to food thing not disturbing, I thought you would like to know I am gestating a small zucchini. Although, couldn't they have picked a more reliably sized vegetable? We hit the official halfway mark on Thursday, although according to our last ultrasound I will probably deliver late.
Monday, November 20, 2006
He can kind of count to seven
[jordanna]
Without a doubt, the member of our family that had suffered the most from our move and plunge into remodelling a house is Roland. We no longer have huge wooded dog parks at our disposal, nor do we have time to trek into the mountains on the weekend. In an effort to make up for it we have started taking him to 'Sunday Funday', which is at the local humane society. They open their play yards to non-aggressive dogs with vaccination records, and provide coffee and donuts to the owners who can watch their canine kids turn into drooling idiots. Roland thinks this is great fun. I mean the dogs are okay, but that place is filled with like forty people who will pet him! Constantly! So this Saturday I roll out of bed, walk out into the hall and am confronted with 110 pounds of vibrating, tail wagging puppy. For those of you who know Roland, you will recognize that voluntary movement without promise of food reward is rare. I tried to walk by him, and he started hopping and howling. Mom, mom it's a weekend! Yes Roland, but it is Saturday. No fun for you. He dejectedly slumped back off to bed, and we go tno reaction out of him the next morning. We trundled him off to the fun place anyway, and he wore himself out so much that when we dragged him through home depot later he laid down everytime we stopped for more than a minute to look at stuff. Ty took some pictures, which he will hopefully post over T-day weekend. Who doesn't want pictures of our cute dog slobering on unsuspecting dogs and people?
[jordanna]
Without a doubt, the member of our family that had suffered the most from our move and plunge into remodelling a house is Roland. We no longer have huge wooded dog parks at our disposal, nor do we have time to trek into the mountains on the weekend. In an effort to make up for it we have started taking him to 'Sunday Funday', which is at the local humane society. They open their play yards to non-aggressive dogs with vaccination records, and provide coffee and donuts to the owners who can watch their canine kids turn into drooling idiots. Roland thinks this is great fun. I mean the dogs are okay, but that place is filled with like forty people who will pet him! Constantly! So this Saturday I roll out of bed, walk out into the hall and am confronted with 110 pounds of vibrating, tail wagging puppy. For those of you who know Roland, you will recognize that voluntary movement without promise of food reward is rare. I tried to walk by him, and he started hopping and howling. Mom, mom it's a weekend! Yes Roland, but it is Saturday. No fun for you. He dejectedly slumped back off to bed, and we go tno reaction out of him the next morning. We trundled him off to the fun place anyway, and he wore himself out so much that when we dragged him through home depot later he laid down everytime we stopped for more than a minute to look at stuff. Ty took some pictures, which he will hopefully post over T-day weekend. Who doesn't want pictures of our cute dog slobering on unsuspecting dogs and people?
Friday, November 17, 2006
Thursday, November 16, 2006
5 Yard Penalty
[jordanna]
I have been known to make up a word or two in my time (it's an inherited trait received from my father), but Office Depot deserves a penalty for the use of "Janitation Depot". Janitation? The top 5 suggestions the merriam-webster dicitonary site spits out when you enter janitation are: 1. gene mutation, 2. giant schnauzer, 3. geminating, 4. genitalia, 5. genitally.
[jordanna]
I have been known to make up a word or two in my time (it's an inherited trait received from my father), but Office Depot deserves a penalty for the use of "Janitation Depot". Janitation? The top 5 suggestions the merriam-webster dicitonary site spits out when you enter janitation are: 1. gene mutation, 2. giant schnauzer, 3. geminating, 4. genitalia, 5. genitally.
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Do they want me to eat it?
[jordanna]
Both my pregnancy book and the website that sends me weekly updates of baby development consistently list the size of the fetus (this week it is 5 1/2 inches) and then compare it to a food item. Last week I was gestating a large onion. This week it is a sweet potato. Are these people dreaming of thanksgiving? Or do they think I can't operate a ruler?
[jordanna]
Both my pregnancy book and the website that sends me weekly updates of baby development consistently list the size of the fetus (this week it is 5 1/2 inches) and then compare it to a food item. Last week I was gestating a large onion. This week it is a sweet potato. Are these people dreaming of thanksgiving? Or do they think I can't operate a ruler?
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Narcolepsy: it'll get you every time
[jordanna]
I am sitting here, in mid-cup of tea, trying to read an article. I realized I was falling asleep and started rubbing my bleary eyes. Apparently I fell asleep while doing this, because the next thing I felt was a sharp pain as I let my head go and poked myself in the eye with my right thumb. That's right ladies and gentlemen, these genes are staying in the pool.
[jordanna]
I am sitting here, in mid-cup of tea, trying to read an article. I realized I was falling asleep and started rubbing my bleary eyes. Apparently I fell asleep while doing this, because the next thing I felt was a sharp pain as I let my head go and poked myself in the eye with my right thumb. That's right ladies and gentlemen, these genes are staying in the pool.
Thursday, November 02, 2006
Unexpectedly
[jordanna]
Those of you who are familar with my weight struggles since 2002, when I developed gasteroparesis, will find this amusing: I am topping the weight gain charts for pregnancy. After dropping to 112 before our wedding, it took me 3 1/2 years to consistently weigh in at 125 or slightly above (prior to starting martial arts I was 128, after 6 months of training I was 136 and my clothes fit the same). So far in the sorlet saga we have:
7 weeks - 125
12 weeks - 130
17 weeks - 136.5
One site I read recommended a weight gain of 11-14 pounds by the end of the 2nd trimester. I am at 11.5, and the second trimester isn't over for another 8 weeks! Tyson is doing a jig of joy, as his greatest fear of breeding with me was that I would gain a total of 10 pounds and squeeze out a sickly 3 pound baby.
[jordanna]
Those of you who are familar with my weight struggles since 2002, when I developed gasteroparesis, will find this amusing: I am topping the weight gain charts for pregnancy. After dropping to 112 before our wedding, it took me 3 1/2 years to consistently weigh in at 125 or slightly above (prior to starting martial arts I was 128, after 6 months of training I was 136 and my clothes fit the same). So far in the sorlet saga we have:
7 weeks - 125
12 weeks - 130
17 weeks - 136.5
One site I read recommended a weight gain of 11-14 pounds by the end of the 2nd trimester. I am at 11.5, and the second trimester isn't over for another 8 weeks! Tyson is doing a jig of joy, as his greatest fear of breeding with me was that I would gain a total of 10 pounds and squeeze out a sickly 3 pound baby.
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