Princess has been a drool machine for the past month or so, not light drool, but HEAVY drool. DH and I thought it might be teeth coming in, but other parents said no, it's just babies. Others said, ya my kid drooled like that but the teeth didn't come in until they were 9 months old.
Then on Sunday, she all but stopped drooling and went back to sticking her tongue out all the time. We both thought this was very odd, but left it at that.
Well, while feeding my lil princess on Tuesday, I noticed something in her mouth. After trying to dab away the milky drool, I decided to put my finger in her mouth and OMG - a tooth!!
I couldn't believe it!! A tooth on her lower right side. I cried (happy, OMG she's growing so fast tears!) and called my DH to let him know. He thought it was great as well!
While I was feeding her yesterday morning, something nagged at me, a little voice said to check for more teeth (perhaps motherly instinct?!), and I did. And of course I found yet another tooth. This one is not as far out as the bottom tooth but it's out. It's on the top right side of her mouth.
I'm amazed - 2 teeth...Time is flying.
My journey with PCOS, weight loss, TTC, motherhood, military life and life in general!
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Busy busy busy
Well I'm happy this cycle is almost over. It was actually better than last month, not as much cramping. I'm not complaining at all!!
It's a good thing because this week is going to be crazy! We are having the princess baptized on Sunday. So I have a lot of cooking and planning to get done. It should be fun. It will definitely be nice to see everyone. Although, my hubby's family seems to have dropped of the face of the earth. 2 of them have replied and only 1 of the 2 are coming. The rest haven't bothered to contact us yet. My side however loves a party, so they will be there :)
We still haven't decided what we are going to buy for her as a gift. We want it to be something meaningful but can't seem to decide.
On another note, so many babies have been or are about to be born around me.
I have a new godson that was born on April 8th, his name is Carter. My hubby's cousin had her daughter on April 16th. And a friend, who is due any day now, will be having a little boy. It's incredible. We definitely want a bigger family, it's just a matter of waiting it out until we can start trying again.
It's a good thing because this week is going to be crazy! We are having the princess baptized on Sunday. So I have a lot of cooking and planning to get done. It should be fun. It will definitely be nice to see everyone. Although, my hubby's family seems to have dropped of the face of the earth. 2 of them have replied and only 1 of the 2 are coming. The rest haven't bothered to contact us yet. My side however loves a party, so they will be there :)
We still haven't decided what we are going to buy for her as a gift. We want it to be something meaningful but can't seem to decide.
On another note, so many babies have been or are about to be born around me.
I have a new godson that was born on April 8th, his name is Carter. My hubby's cousin had her daughter on April 16th. And a friend, who is due any day now, will be having a little boy. It's incredible. We definitely want a bigger family, it's just a matter of waiting it out until we can start trying again.
Saturday, April 18, 2009
YAY for AF!!
So she came on her own again this month. I'm on CD4 today.
I'm very happy about this and I just hope that it keeps up for when we are ready to start to work on baby #2. With PCOS, you just never know. My cycle was a little longer last month than it has been in a while but only by 2 days. I'm hoping it's because it was my right side that released. My left side is pretty much a 35 day cycle. I'll just have to keep tabs on everything, just so that when we are ready to try again, I will already know how things look.
It's scary to think that we will be going down that path again. The ups and downs and countless times I will have to POAS. I am sure I will also worry about how it will all affect my lil princess. With another baby while she's young means that I will be taking away my time with her. But I think that may be more of a problem for me than for her. It's such a mixed bag of emotions.
DH is also looking into other opportunities, one of which means that he would be away from us for about 6 months. That's a long time. I know it would be for the greater good (the greater good*), but it would be tough. OK, I'm getting ahead of myself here. I still have some time before we start TTC, so until then, back to basics. Just gonna monitor my cycles :)
* I can't say the line "the greater good" without repeating it because of the movie Hot Fuzz. Just thought I would fill you in so you don't think I'm too crazy!!
I'm very happy about this and I just hope that it keeps up for when we are ready to start to work on baby #2. With PCOS, you just never know. My cycle was a little longer last month than it has been in a while but only by 2 days. I'm hoping it's because it was my right side that released. My left side is pretty much a 35 day cycle. I'll just have to keep tabs on everything, just so that when we are ready to try again, I will already know how things look.
It's scary to think that we will be going down that path again. The ups and downs and countless times I will have to POAS. I am sure I will also worry about how it will all affect my lil princess. With another baby while she's young means that I will be taking away my time with her. But I think that may be more of a problem for me than for her. It's such a mixed bag of emotions.
DH is also looking into other opportunities, one of which means that he would be away from us for about 6 months. That's a long time. I know it would be for the greater good (the greater good*), but it would be tough. OK, I'm getting ahead of myself here. I still have some time before we start TTC, so until then, back to basics. Just gonna monitor my cycles :)
* I can't say the line "the greater good" without repeating it because of the movie Hot Fuzz. Just thought I would fill you in so you don't think I'm too crazy!!
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Addicted? Obsessed?
OK, I have to admit that I'm not sure which it is, but I definitely spend a lot of time on the internet these days just looking and searching these 2 things. What are they?
Well, the first is Etsy. I am so in love with this site!! I just want to buy everything and post all the things that I make there at the same time LOL. It's incredible. I just love craft stuff and handmade items. They are unique and usually great quality. I am so close to convincing DH to let me purchase a few things. I will try to stick to buying from those that are from Canada but it's so hard. There are so many nice things. And of course, I'm trying to pinpoint what items I would sell as well. I tend to dabble in several different things, craft wise. So it's hard to say which one is the best. Maybe once I take some pictures of what I've done, I will post them and see if I can get some feedback...
The other thing, is coupons and freebies! I LOVE it. I call companies offering free trials and coupons for new moms and just think it's great! I check out the coupon pages and try to save money. That's how it all started. Just wanted to try and save some money here and there. It's not much but it does add up very quickly. So now, I check numerous websites on a daily basis to see what's out there. To my Canadian friend who reads this, let me know if you are interested. There are quite a few for new moms out there :)
Well, the first is Etsy. I am so in love with this site!! I just want to buy everything and post all the things that I make there at the same time LOL. It's incredible. I just love craft stuff and handmade items. They are unique and usually great quality. I am so close to convincing DH to let me purchase a few things. I will try to stick to buying from those that are from Canada but it's so hard. There are so many nice things. And of course, I'm trying to pinpoint what items I would sell as well. I tend to dabble in several different things, craft wise. So it's hard to say which one is the best. Maybe once I take some pictures of what I've done, I will post them and see if I can get some feedback...
The other thing, is coupons and freebies! I LOVE it. I call companies offering free trials and coupons for new moms and just think it's great! I check out the coupon pages and try to save money. That's how it all started. Just wanted to try and save some money here and there. It's not much but it does add up very quickly. So now, I check numerous websites on a daily basis to see what's out there. To my Canadian friend who reads this, let me know if you are interested. There are quite a few for new moms out there :)
Monday, April 13, 2009
Princess stats
Forget to post Princess G's stats from Thursday's appointment.
Dr. says that she is in the high percentile for each - so yay.
Her weight - 15lbs 12oz
her length - 24.5in (although I think it may be a little longer than that - the nurse didn't stretch her out like she did last time)
and I don't remember her head circumference but it was all normal.
She's healthy and happy.
Dr. says that she is in the high percentile for each - so yay.
Her weight - 15lbs 12oz
her length - 24.5in (although I think it may be a little longer than that - the nurse didn't stretch her out like she did last time)
and I don't remember her head circumference but it was all normal.
She's healthy and happy.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Shots, material, Milkface
Today was Princess G's 4 month shots. I went alone this time and thought that I would be a basket case. But I wasn't. And she only cried when they gave her the 2nd shot - the one that burns. After about 3 seconds, she was back to finishing her bottle. What a little trooper!
I still can't believe how fast it is going...I know I say it a lot, but it's true! It's flying WAY too fast. The stress of going back to work still sits in the back of my mind, even though I still have like 7 months to go. I just don't want to leave her with anyone. Period. I don't think I will be able to stay home full time just yet. DH is working on getting a new job, but that will take time.
I just have to be patient...which is definitely not one of my strong points. Not much I can do though.
I still haven't been to Ottawa as I had planned to pick up some material but the local store has a big sale 50% off everything. So, I bought local instead. Sale prices are more important than nice material at this point. But I picked up quite a bit to keep me happy for quite some time.
Now, I am set to make a few dresses for the little one, some blankets and bags. Oh and some aprons. It's gonna be fun!
I also wanted to go to Ottawa to check out this store called Milkface. I found them while I was doing some research on baby carriers. It is a store that is for breastfeeding but they have a great selection of carriers. They will actually let you come in and try them out. You may even take one home to try for a few days. I didn't want to buy one (or make one) and then not like it, so I'm looking forward to trying them out. With the nice weather coming, it's going to be perfect time to start. I have 3 carriers already (2 snugli and 1 baby Bjorn) and I think only 1 of them will be acceptable until I make it to Ottawa.
I still can't believe how fast it is going...I know I say it a lot, but it's true! It's flying WAY too fast. The stress of going back to work still sits in the back of my mind, even though I still have like 7 months to go. I just don't want to leave her with anyone. Period. I don't think I will be able to stay home full time just yet. DH is working on getting a new job, but that will take time.
I just have to be patient...which is definitely not one of my strong points. Not much I can do though.
I still haven't been to Ottawa as I had planned to pick up some material but the local store has a big sale 50% off everything. So, I bought local instead. Sale prices are more important than nice material at this point. But I picked up quite a bit to keep me happy for quite some time.
Now, I am set to make a few dresses for the little one, some blankets and bags. Oh and some aprons. It's gonna be fun!
I also wanted to go to Ottawa to check out this store called Milkface. I found them while I was doing some research on baby carriers. It is a store that is for breastfeeding but they have a great selection of carriers. They will actually let you come in and try them out. You may even take one home to try for a few days. I didn't want to buy one (or make one) and then not like it, so I'm looking forward to trying them out. With the nice weather coming, it's going to be perfect time to start. I have 3 carriers already (2 snugli and 1 baby Bjorn) and I think only 1 of them will be acceptable until I make it to Ottawa.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Nothing new to report
There's not too much going on over here. Just the daily grind!! And well of course princess G who is anything but ordinary lol. Every day she does something new and every day I'm still amazed. She is going to be 4 months old on Thursday. 4 months already!!! ARGH! It's going so fast!!
I try to get out of the house every day even if it is just for half an hour. It does us both some good. It's incredible, people stop to look at her everywhere we go. I think it's because she is looking at everyone, so she catches their eye. Her eyes are still blue for now and a nice clear blue, so they really do catch you. But it's incredible to see how when she smiles, it makes the person talking to her feel. I joked with my Dad and said that we should bottle her smile - we would make a fortune. I'm glad she's not too shy, although I'm sure that may change.
I still have not had the Princess babysat yet, I'm just not ready. It's mentioned to me often enough that we should just drop her off... but I don't want to. And why is it so important that someone babysit her? I don't understand it. DH and I didn't go out and do things before we had her, so I don't see the dire need to do it now lol.
Very excited that we found a dress for the baptism/wedding. We have the outfit DH wore but it is too small for her now, she will be almost 5 months when she's baptized. It's very simple yet nice. I was so worried that I would have to buy the cheap looking ones that they carry in our Walmerde. I'm sure they have nice ones somewhere, but for some reason our Walmerde doesn't seem to carry the nice stuff.
Not sure if I mentioned it or not, but DH and I are not on any bc and we both don't like condoms so we are playing with fire a little. And I think I am going to be worried each and every month lol.
This month, not thinking, we dtd right around the time I O. Mind you, DH was a little more careful this time around, but hey you never know. I should have known better, but my mind wasn't thinking about where I was in my cycle. I've never really had to think about it because, I've never had a regular AF. So now I have to start. My next AF is due to start the same day we got our BFP last year. How funny would that be LOL!? Ok, not funny at all.
That's the latest from our little corner!!
I try to get out of the house every day even if it is just for half an hour. It does us both some good. It's incredible, people stop to look at her everywhere we go. I think it's because she is looking at everyone, so she catches their eye. Her eyes are still blue for now and a nice clear blue, so they really do catch you. But it's incredible to see how when she smiles, it makes the person talking to her feel. I joked with my Dad and said that we should bottle her smile - we would make a fortune. I'm glad she's not too shy, although I'm sure that may change.
I still have not had the Princess babysat yet, I'm just not ready. It's mentioned to me often enough that we should just drop her off... but I don't want to. And why is it so important that someone babysit her? I don't understand it. DH and I didn't go out and do things before we had her, so I don't see the dire need to do it now lol.
Very excited that we found a dress for the baptism/wedding. We have the outfit DH wore but it is too small for her now, she will be almost 5 months when she's baptized. It's very simple yet nice. I was so worried that I would have to buy the cheap looking ones that they carry in our Walmerde. I'm sure they have nice ones somewhere, but for some reason our Walmerde doesn't seem to carry the nice stuff.
Not sure if I mentioned it or not, but DH and I are not on any bc and we both don't like condoms so we are playing with fire a little. And I think I am going to be worried each and every month lol.
This month, not thinking, we dtd right around the time I O. Mind you, DH was a little more careful this time around, but hey you never know. I should have known better, but my mind wasn't thinking about where I was in my cycle. I've never really had to think about it because, I've never had a regular AF. So now I have to start. My next AF is due to start the same day we got our BFP last year. How funny would that be LOL!? Ok, not funny at all.
That's the latest from our little corner!!
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