When we were in Paris Taylor and Ryan discovered this remote controlled flying hovercraft (I am sure that is not a good description). Ryan recently got one for work and brought it home to test it out. Ella loves it. In case you can't understand Ella at the end, here's a transcript: "What's the matter helitopter? It says, 'I want to get up in the sky.'"
Last week when I went to the OB I was measuring small and I had lost weight. She assured me that everything was probably fine, but we should do an ultrasound just to make sure. Between this visit and the ultrasound I had a dozen people (mostly patients) tell me "You're having that baby in February? You are so tiny!" I didn't take offense because I knew they meant well, but it made me cringe, just a bit, every time. The only safe words to say to a pregnant woman are "You look great," and don't take offense if she starts crying :) We had the ultrasound today and everything is indeed fine. Baby is growing well and right on track.
I got this clock for Christmas. These pictures aren't great, but see if you can figure out what time it is. 10:40 or 11:40? 7:25 or 8:25? 11:20 or 12:20?
The baby is not breech, so I'm going to try for a VBAC. I realized that while I've seen a lots of babies born I'm pretty clueless as to what labor really means. So I'm doing some reading. Anyone have a favorite book? I'm looking for something along the lines of "The practical girl's guide to labor and delivery." {I am having an epidural, as it is recommended for a VBAC.}
Good Sunday night (ie, trying to make food from your cupboards without going to the store) meal: A knock off of Bajio's Green chicken chile. Loose directions: Marinate chicken breast in lime juice and southwest seasonings. Grill and shred. Meanwhile, saute onions and green chiles and garlic. Make a reduction out of apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, cumin and some chili pepper. Add the reduction to the onion/green chile mixture and cook until caramelized. Add chicken and black beans to mixture. Serve over nachos, in tacos a salad or a quesadilla.
I am laughing at your Sunday night dinner description! My Sunday night trying not to go to the store dinner would include opening a can of soup and heating it up. And probably microwave popcorn.
So glad your ultrasound went well! Can't wait to meet baby girl.
I've been trying to figure out Bajio's Chicken Green Chile for far too long. I can get something close, but not quite. I'll have to try your version and see how it turns out.
Glad to hear your ultra sound went well Al. I remember when your Mom was pregnant with you she was really tiny. There is a photo of her somewhere and she is on the sofa ready to go to the hospital, and she is wearing some kind of green Asian blouse, and I swear you can hardly tell at all that she is even pregnant. Maybe you just take after her.
Oh, and the clocks - it is a generational thing. I can tell what every one of them says, but I (of the previous generation) didn't grow up with digital clocks.
If you are having an epidural then I hope it works, (otherwise you have troubles) sit back and wait. Lay on your side if they tell you and then push. You can't really walk around or sit on a ball or any of those other things if you have an epidural so its pretty easy. Really.
Hey there! Just thought I would let you know that I measured small with both my girls! Ended up with 3rd trimester ultrasounds and everything...and always heard how small I was. Just what a neo wants to see on her indication for an ultrasound - r/o IUGR! I ended up with 2 beautiful little girls (both less than 7lbs) who have done just fine! So...take advantage of eating whatever you want for now! It won't always be that way;) Good luck and let me know if you need anything (I hope you don't need anything NICU from me!)!!!
Umm, this girl doesn't do "loose directions!" ;)I'd LOVE to try it though... care to email?? Anything close to Bajio's would be delightful! Loved your Christmas card pics!!
I had a VBAC with Jonah after my c-sec with the twins for twin A being breech. I had a textbook VBAC with epidural and had a perfect experience. So happy you're going to try for a VBAC. I would love to talk to you about it! email me or call me.
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I am laughing at your Sunday night dinner description! My Sunday night trying not to go to the store dinner would include opening a can of soup and heating it up. And probably microwave popcorn.
So glad your ultrasound went well! Can't wait to meet baby girl.
I've been trying to figure out Bajio's Chicken Green Chile for far too long. I can get something close, but not quite. I'll have to try your version and see how it turns out.
Glad to hear your ultra sound went well Al. I remember when your Mom was pregnant with you she was really tiny. There is a photo of her somewhere and she is on the sofa ready to go to the hospital, and she is wearing some kind of green Asian blouse, and I swear you can hardly tell at all that she is even pregnant. Maybe you just take after her.
Oh, and the clocks - it is a generational thing. I can tell what every one of them says, but I (of the previous generation) didn't grow up with digital clocks.
And Ella is darling. Absolutely darling!
If you are having an epidural then I hope it works, (otherwise you have troubles) sit back and wait. Lay on your side if they tell you and then push. You can't really walk around or sit on a ball or any of those other things if you have an epidural so its pretty easy. Really.
Hey there! Just thought I would let you know that I measured small with both my girls! Ended up with 3rd trimester ultrasounds and everything...and always heard how small I was. Just what a neo wants to see on her indication for an ultrasound - r/o IUGR! I ended up with 2 beautiful little girls (both less than 7lbs) who have done just fine! So...take advantage of eating whatever you want for now! It won't always be that way;) Good luck and let me know if you need anything (I hope you don't need anything NICU from me!)!!!
Umm, this girl doesn't do "loose directions!" ;)I'd LOVE to try it though... care to email?? Anything close to Bajio's would be delightful! Loved your Christmas card pics!!
I had a VBAC with Jonah after my c-sec with the twins for twin A being breech. I had a textbook VBAC with epidural and had a perfect experience. So happy you're going to try for a VBAC. I would love to talk to you about it! email me or call me.
Will they let you return the clock? Cool that Ryan got the helicopter...does he get to keep it?
I have a clock that does the same thing....drives me nuts!
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