Lets start with Thursday of last week, that is the day that mommy finally became Mrs. Skipper. No, daddy and I have been married for 4+ years, but I never changed my last name, until last Thursday. I was a little worried once I got to the driver license office because I had forgot my glasses and didn't think I could pass the test. I went ahead and after two tries, closing one eye at a time I passed the exam and had that restriction taken off of my license. I was so happy that I passed it without my glasses.
Daddy worked had to go to work early and stay late all last week, and it is looking like it will be the same for this week. I hate that he has to do that for several reasons. The first is, it is just too hard on him he worked 74 hours last week and he would have had more if they hadn't been rained out early on Saturday. Second is I feel like I don't get alot of time with him and the time that we do have he is very tired, and here lately I have been very hormonal. Last Thursday night, I started crying for no reason and couldn't help it. That really is the only thing that I don't like about being preganat, my inability to control my emotions. Everything else I can deal with, the aches and pains, constant urge to pee, swelling, the weight gain yada yada yada, but I can't control or fix the emotions.
Saturday after daddy got rained out we decided to make one more last trip to the casino before you get here. I know I might have already said that the time before this last one was the last but believe me when I say this was really the last time. I was so miserable on the drive home, those two hours seemed like an eternity. We didn't leave the casino until about 1 am and by this time I was beyond wore out and tired. For the whole car ride my legs cramped and I had to constantly move them, then my back starting really hurting and I was very uncomfortable. We stopped about 45min from the house and I got out and stretched and then took over the driving, which gave me something else to focus on and it helped me make it through.
Sunday morning we were going to take a tour of the hospital but once we woke up about 10 (we didn't get home until after 3) I felt horrible. Needless to say we did not go to the hospital or really do anything that day. Aunt Bonnie, Josh, Joe and Chloe came over for a short visit while they were waiting on the rain to quit so they could go to Dinosaur world. After they left Daddy and I finished watching the cowboys game and went and got a pizza, which I ate entirely too much of, but it was really good!
Today is Tuesday and I got some good news, looks like Judy will be babysitting you again! I am calling her at lunch to confirm, but that will be so good if she can. Also last night I got your clothes washed and most of the diaper bag packed, we are almost ready for you!
Monday, September 27, 2010
Monday, September 20, 2010
Beginning of Week 34
So my attitude has totally changed from the last post I wrote to you, but I think this constant changing of feeling is something to be expected. Today I woke up feeling great, honestly if it wasn't for you being a wiggle worm this morning, I would feel as though I wasn't pregnant. I don't know if I slept better last night, I slept on my tummy which kept my back from hurting, or if I was just more relaxed. I feel a little less stressed because I checked a few things off of my to-do list this weekend. This morning I felt great, like I could go run a mile or so, but I won't because I don't want to shake you up. I think you have also "droped" so to speak, you have definitely changed position. It is easier to get up off the couch/bed and bend over again. You are not real low yet though because I am not waddling yet.
It's a weird feeling because I don't feel you as high anymore and I have more belly fat lower where you are, so I find myself thinking is she still there is she ok, but then you move and I'm like ok it's not a dream you really do have a baby inside of you. I know this sounds crazy since I have had you for 34 weeks, had several doctor appointments, seen you several times, heard you more than that and feel you everyday but sometimes I ask myself, "Is this real, am I really going to be a mommy soon." I think even once you are here and I hold you I will still be asking myself could this really be true, can I really be this blessed?
Daddy and I finally got that dag nab swing taken apart and returned. We got you a smaller swing that is pink and portable. I keep feeling a little guilty because the new swing cost less but all of the money from the old swing was spent on you. Plus the new swing is a travel swing so we can bring it with us when we go places. We also bought you a diaper wipe warmer, even though daddy thinks it is crazy and says he has never heard of it. I keep asking him if he would want a cold wipe on his bottom in the middle of the night. Maybe we won't need it, but if we do you have it. We also picked up a few other little things you needed, clothes, hairbrush, thermometer, hair bows etc. Daddy looked for you some more shoes, but didn't find any he liked, but he did get you a pair of sunglasses. I think we have you everything you need, now I just have to get a few personal things and we will be set. Daddy also bought you a pig toy!
I have begun packing the diaper bag for the hospital and have a couple of bathroom things packed for me. All of your blankets have been washed. All of the towels, bibs and burp cloths that I have opened have also been washed. I am hesitant on opening everything until you get here. Daddy and I put together the glider and moved it to your room, it is very comfortable. I secured a couple of the things on your walls, need to get some more nails to finish it. We also tested out the monitors and they work well. Still need to wash your clothes and finish organizing everything, but had a priddy productive weekend.
One of the most difficult tasks left to do is make Roscoe an outside dog. I feel bad making Roscoe go outside because I know he likes being inside, but he sheds too much. I've gotten use to Roscoe following me around every where in the house. Sometimes he gets in my way, but it makes me feel good that he loves me that much, and it breaks my heart making him stay outside, but it's what I have to do to keep you safe.
Last week at your the doctor appointment your heart beat was 153, that's a little higher than it had been recently but still normal. You are still measuring right on and by the doctor feeling my belly it seems you are head down!!!!!!!!!! I know you could still move around/flip over, but it comforts me thinking you are head down, not breech and we don't need to worry about a c-section.
Ok, I guess that is enough for today, love ya little girl!
It's a weird feeling because I don't feel you as high anymore and I have more belly fat lower where you are, so I find myself thinking is she still there is she ok, but then you move and I'm like ok it's not a dream you really do have a baby inside of you. I know this sounds crazy since I have had you for 34 weeks, had several doctor appointments, seen you several times, heard you more than that and feel you everyday but sometimes I ask myself, "Is this real, am I really going to be a mommy soon." I think even once you are here and I hold you I will still be asking myself could this really be true, can I really be this blessed?
Daddy and I finally got that dag nab swing taken apart and returned. We got you a smaller swing that is pink and portable. I keep feeling a little guilty because the new swing cost less but all of the money from the old swing was spent on you. Plus the new swing is a travel swing so we can bring it with us when we go places. We also bought you a diaper wipe warmer, even though daddy thinks it is crazy and says he has never heard of it. I keep asking him if he would want a cold wipe on his bottom in the middle of the night. Maybe we won't need it, but if we do you have it. We also picked up a few other little things you needed, clothes, hairbrush, thermometer, hair bows etc. Daddy looked for you some more shoes, but didn't find any he liked, but he did get you a pair of sunglasses. I think we have you everything you need, now I just have to get a few personal things and we will be set. Daddy also bought you a pig toy!
I have begun packing the diaper bag for the hospital and have a couple of bathroom things packed for me. All of your blankets have been washed. All of the towels, bibs and burp cloths that I have opened have also been washed. I am hesitant on opening everything until you get here. Daddy and I put together the glider and moved it to your room, it is very comfortable. I secured a couple of the things on your walls, need to get some more nails to finish it. We also tested out the monitors and they work well. Still need to wash your clothes and finish organizing everything, but had a priddy productive weekend.
One of the most difficult tasks left to do is make Roscoe an outside dog. I feel bad making Roscoe go outside because I know he likes being inside, but he sheds too much. I've gotten use to Roscoe following me around every where in the house. Sometimes he gets in my way, but it makes me feel good that he loves me that much, and it breaks my heart making him stay outside, but it's what I have to do to keep you safe.
Last week at your the doctor appointment your heart beat was 153, that's a little higher than it had been recently but still normal. You are still measuring right on and by the doctor feeling my belly it seems you are head down!!!!!!!!!! I know you could still move around/flip over, but it comforts me thinking you are head down, not breech and we don't need to worry about a c-section.
Ok, I guess that is enough for today, love ya little girl!
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Middle of week 33
Today is Tuesday, how I long for Saturday morning when I have nothing to do and can sleep as long as I want to. Seems like it is getting harder and harder to get out of bed each morning, I am so tired here lately. It is also physically getting harder and harder to get out of bed. In the middle of the night I don't know if it's from lying down or if it's contractions or what, but when I get up to go to the bathroom my stomach is cramping so much I can hardly move, let alone roll over or get out of bed. Every night daddy ask me if I'm ok because I am moaning when I move. Once I get up and move around the pain goes away, so that is good. Also I am very irritable here lately, and I hate being this way. I know I am being grumpy and unpleasent but I can't seem to quit being this way. I find myself apologizing to daddy quite often because I have yelled or griped at him for no real reason.
So last week and through out the weekend daddy was very sick. He had missed alot of work and was not eating. He finally went to the doctor on Monday and was diagnosed with a severe sinus infection. He was given some medicine and is starting to feel better.
Last Saturday was the baby shower and for the most part things were perfect. My good friends were there, family that lived close were there and a few people I didn't expect to see showed up. We were so blessed with all of the gifts that we received. It was more than I ever expected and now we just have a few small things to get. I went through all of the clothes last night and the only thing we really need will be some pants, size newborn and 0-3mths. I told daddy this and he said ok but lets wait until after she gets here just incase shes a he. Oh poor daddy, he is so funny. I wish that he would stop saying things like this because he is making me paranoid when I go to open something to wash and I think if I open this and it's not a girl I can't return it???????
I put your swing together, it took about an hour and a half and once I turned it on to check it, I found out it didn't work. I was so annoyed, because I wanted everything set up in your room and because I am going to have to spend another hour and a half taking it apart, then lugging it back to the store. Needless to say the swing is still put together, I need to undo it but I just haven't felt like it yet. Sunday we went and got the glider for your room, it is still sitting in the living room in the box, hopefully daddy will get to it soon.
I am begining to feel a little overwhelmed with everything that is left to do and with no energy to do it. I could probably put the hammer down and finish everything in one weekend I just have to make myself do it. The biggest thing that needs to be done is we have to find you a daycare, and that is also the hardest thing to do.
Every night daddy tells me, "I think Daphne is getting bigger." I love that he notices that you are growing, but that also means that I am growing. Oh Daph mommy was in a grumpy mood earlier, but it is begining to lift. Thank God for freinds, always be kind to people you, never now when you will need them even for a simple hello to brighten up your day. I love you baby girl and can't wait to hold you in my arms, even though I will have to fight for you from daddy.
So last week and through out the weekend daddy was very sick. He had missed alot of work and was not eating. He finally went to the doctor on Monday and was diagnosed with a severe sinus infection. He was given some medicine and is starting to feel better.
Last Saturday was the baby shower and for the most part things were perfect. My good friends were there, family that lived close were there and a few people I didn't expect to see showed up. We were so blessed with all of the gifts that we received. It was more than I ever expected and now we just have a few small things to get. I went through all of the clothes last night and the only thing we really need will be some pants, size newborn and 0-3mths. I told daddy this and he said ok but lets wait until after she gets here just incase shes a he. Oh poor daddy, he is so funny. I wish that he would stop saying things like this because he is making me paranoid when I go to open something to wash and I think if I open this and it's not a girl I can't return it???????
I put your swing together, it took about an hour and a half and once I turned it on to check it, I found out it didn't work. I was so annoyed, because I wanted everything set up in your room and because I am going to have to spend another hour and a half taking it apart, then lugging it back to the store. Needless to say the swing is still put together, I need to undo it but I just haven't felt like it yet. Sunday we went and got the glider for your room, it is still sitting in the living room in the box, hopefully daddy will get to it soon.
I am begining to feel a little overwhelmed with everything that is left to do and with no energy to do it. I could probably put the hammer down and finish everything in one weekend I just have to make myself do it. The biggest thing that needs to be done is we have to find you a daycare, and that is also the hardest thing to do.
Every night daddy tells me, "I think Daphne is getting bigger." I love that he notices that you are growing, but that also means that I am growing. Oh Daph mommy was in a grumpy mood earlier, but it is begining to lift. Thank God for freinds, always be kind to people you, never now when you will need them even for a simple hello to brighten up your day. I love you baby girl and can't wait to hold you in my arms, even though I will have to fight for you from daddy.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Labor Day Weekend
Last weekend was Labor day weekend and it was priddy eventful. Saturday after daddy got off work we went to Uncle Tony & Pam's for dinner, dominoes and to work on Daddy's truck. Josh and Joe also came so they could stay that night with us. Halfway through the evening Uncle Tony came in to tell me that we couldn't drive the truck home, said daddy didn't want to tell me. So that night we all loaded up in Uncle Tony's truck and took it home. Daddy drove to Burleson the next morning to get parts and then we went back to Iredell Sunday afternoon. About 4 that afternoon the truck still wasn't finished or drive able and we needed another part in Arlington,urghh good thing I had brought the car.
After much persuading daddy convinced all of us to go get the part and then go to the casino. So off we went, arriving in OK about 10. Daddy started with $10 and was up $250 when we left the first place to go to our room. We didn't have dinner until after 1 am that night, you and I were very hungry. I finally went to the room about 4 while daddy gambled all night. Really I mean all night, no sleep for him. Through out the night he was up about $650 but only left there $120 ahead.
So back to Iredell we went on Monday to finally fix the truck. Daddy is very accident prone and was stung by two yellow jackets out in Iredell. His face is still swollen, looks like he has a black eye and his chest is still very red. At least he didn't have to go the the ER like he did last month from getting stung by Bea's. They finally got the truck running but it isn't all the way fixed.
It started raining here Monday night and we have had almost 6" so far, everything is flooding. I have been feeling icky again in the mornings, kinda like I did in the beginning. I am also very tired and have no want to do anything. I am going to get my hair cut tonight, then we are going out to eat with the family for Nanny's birthday. This Saturday is the baby shower, I can't wait to see everyone.
After much persuading daddy convinced all of us to go get the part and then go to the casino. So off we went, arriving in OK about 10. Daddy started with $10 and was up $250 when we left the first place to go to our room. We didn't have dinner until after 1 am that night, you and I were very hungry. I finally went to the room about 4 while daddy gambled all night. Really I mean all night, no sleep for him. Through out the night he was up about $650 but only left there $120 ahead.
So back to Iredell we went on Monday to finally fix the truck. Daddy is very accident prone and was stung by two yellow jackets out in Iredell. His face is still swollen, looks like he has a black eye and his chest is still very red. At least he didn't have to go the the ER like he did last month from getting stung by Bea's. They finally got the truck running but it isn't all the way fixed.
It started raining here Monday night and we have had almost 6" so far, everything is flooding. I have been feeling icky again in the mornings, kinda like I did in the beginning. I am also very tired and have no want to do anything. I am going to get my hair cut tonight, then we are going out to eat with the family for Nanny's birthday. This Saturday is the baby shower, I can't wait to see everyone.
Friday, September 3, 2010
Uh Oh
Ok Daphne, I am at work trying not to freak out and cry. You were suppose to be going to a home daycare that my boss' wife runs just down the road from our house. I was so excited because it wasn't far to drive, you would be very safe and well taken care of and I could come see you at lunch. Just a minute ago my boss told me that his wife has taken a job at another daycare which is halfway across town. I don't want you at some daycare where they hire teenagers to take care of you. Plus I won't be able to see you at lunch and it would take almost an hour one way to get you there. Oh Daph I don't know what to do now?????????
Begining of week 32
Daphne, we are getting so close, only 8 more weeks to go. Last night Daddy and I watched you roll around in my tummy. The last part of this pregnancy has been a piece of cake so far, I feel great and everything is starting to come together.
Last Wednesday I was hanging up a few things in your room and saw a small spider on the wall. I was busy so I asked Daddy to come kill it. This spider was a mean little guy, when I got close to it, it rose it's front legs in defense mode,lol. Anywho daddy came in and killed it. Later that night he informed me that he wanted to move your crib to our room, because he didn't like that spider being in your room and didn't want you to get bit. We also have had quite a few scorpions in the house lately and usually it doesn't faze your dad, but now he says we are getting an exterminator because he dosen't want anything to happen to you. He loves you so much, I just hope he is not too protective of you.
It's a beautiful day today, we finally got almost 3 inches of rain yesterday and a cold front has moved in, right now it is in the 70's. The animals really are loving it, I just watched about 50 egrits fly by the window, and the cows are very active. I can't wait for you to be able to see everything. I think tonight daddy and I are going to the hospital to pre-register and take a tour of the OB department. Your cousins' Josh and Joe are coming to spend Saturday night with us, I am so happy they get to come over, it has been awhile.
Enough for now, I love you baby girl!
Last Wednesday I was hanging up a few things in your room and saw a small spider on the wall. I was busy so I asked Daddy to come kill it. This spider was a mean little guy, when I got close to it, it rose it's front legs in defense mode,lol. Anywho daddy came in and killed it. Later that night he informed me that he wanted to move your crib to our room, because he didn't like that spider being in your room and didn't want you to get bit. We also have had quite a few scorpions in the house lately and usually it doesn't faze your dad, but now he says we are getting an exterminator because he dosen't want anything to happen to you. He loves you so much, I just hope he is not too protective of you.
It's a beautiful day today, we finally got almost 3 inches of rain yesterday and a cold front has moved in, right now it is in the 70's. The animals really are loving it, I just watched about 50 egrits fly by the window, and the cows are very active. I can't wait for you to be able to see everything. I think tonight daddy and I are going to the hospital to pre-register and take a tour of the OB department. Your cousins' Josh and Joe are coming to spend Saturday night with us, I am so happy they get to come over, it has been awhile.
Enough for now, I love you baby girl!
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
3D Ultrasound
My beautiful baby girl, you are a very idependent/stubborn little girl already. You like to have things your way, yep that's my girl! Yesterday was the 3D ultrasound and you were good about showing daddy the goods and proving you are a girl, but that is all you cooperated with.
To begin with you are lying breach.... you need to start moving and get your head in the other direction you have 8 weeks so make this a priority! Then you had your whole body squished on the left side of my tummy making it hard to see you. Then the moment we had been waiting for seeing your little face. Or should I say half of your face since you kept your leg up in front of your face. We tried everything to get you to move that leg. The ultrasound tech, had me roll to my side several times, she pushed down on my belly and bounced the u/s apparatus on my belly, but you wern't having it. You finally put your leg down but then you put both of your hands in front of your face. After that you got tired of us and completely flipped over to your belly where the only thing we could see was your back and butt.
Enough with the distractions, here is what we did see. You were opening and closing your eyes, you have my pig nose, don't worry it is very cute! You have daddy's thin lips, love it! Your fingers were very long, we did see your feet but not your toes, so daddy will have to wait to check you for finger toes. You smiled for us, several times and we have a picture of that! I have the pictures at work with me and I can't stop looking at them. Yesterday daddy was hogging the pictures at the doctors office and then looked at them for a long time once we got home.
To begin with you are lying breach.... you need to start moving and get your head in the other direction you have 8 weeks so make this a priority! Then you had your whole body squished on the left side of my tummy making it hard to see you. Then the moment we had been waiting for seeing your little face. Or should I say half of your face since you kept your leg up in front of your face. We tried everything to get you to move that leg. The ultrasound tech, had me roll to my side several times, she pushed down on my belly and bounced the u/s apparatus on my belly, but you wern't having it. You finally put your leg down but then you put both of your hands in front of your face. After that you got tired of us and completely flipped over to your belly where the only thing we could see was your back and butt.
Enough with the distractions, here is what we did see. You were opening and closing your eyes, you have my pig nose, don't worry it is very cute! You have daddy's thin lips, love it! Your fingers were very long, we did see your feet but not your toes, so daddy will have to wait to check you for finger toes. You smiled for us, several times and we have a picture of that! I have the pictures at work with me and I can't stop looking at them. Yesterday daddy was hogging the pictures at the doctors office and then looked at them for a long time once we got home.
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