As if getting chased by a bear isn't enough... then she gets hit by a car? Ok, my worst day isn't looking so bad anymore! Interesting name choice, though. She's got to be out of her mind. But, then again, the woman did just get chased by a bear and hit by a car - I'm sure she wasn't thinking clearly when she said that.
Click here to read the story:
FOXNews.com - Pregnant Woman Hit by Car While Fleeing From Bear - Local News | News Articles | National News | US News
Friday, April 24, 2009
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Ok, I do love this place...
After a stressful week that drove me to tears yesterday, I remembered today why I love where I work. Over 50 people from five departments gathered in one room to surprise me with a baby shower, complete with a pot-luck breakfast, gifts and cake! So much fun!
I have to say, it's nice to work at a place that values the family dynamic. Did I mention there are 12 women who are pregnant right now? Several of which are due any day now. It's a sight walking down the halls for sure. Bellies, bellies, everywhere. In fact, I fully expect to see at least one co-worker in the hospital delivering while we're delivering.
With all these moms, there have been a ton of baby showers, but I'll have to say, I'm pretty sure ours trumped them all. Probably because with the jobs Jamie and I do, we interact with a lot of different departments, in addition to our own home departments. In other words, we have a lot of friends who are very interested in our little man! This baby is not only our new addition, but also a unique new addition to our work family. We can't wait to introduce him to everyone!
I have to say, it's nice to work at a place that values the family dynamic. Did I mention there are 12 women who are pregnant right now? Several of which are due any day now. It's a sight walking down the halls for sure. Bellies, bellies, everywhere. In fact, I fully expect to see at least one co-worker in the hospital delivering while we're delivering.
With all these moms, there have been a ton of baby showers, but I'll have to say, I'm pretty sure ours trumped them all. Probably because with the jobs Jamie and I do, we interact with a lot of different departments, in addition to our own home departments. In other words, we have a lot of friends who are very interested in our little man! This baby is not only our new addition, but also a unique new addition to our work family. We can't wait to introduce him to everyone!
Sunday, April 19, 2009
38 weeks!
How your baby's growing:
Your baby has really plumped up. He weighs about 6.8 pounds and he's over 19 1/2 inches long. He has a firm grasp, which you'll soon be able to test when you hold his hand for the first time! His organs have matured and are ready for life outside the womb.Wondering what color your baby's eyes will be? You may not be able to tell right away. If he's born with brown eyes, they'll likely stay brown. If he's born with steel gray or dark blue eyes, they may stay gray or blue or turn green, hazel, or brown by the time he's 9 months old. That's because a child's irises (the colored part of the eye) may gain more pigment in the months after he's born, but they usually won't get "lighter" or more blue. (Green, hazel, and brown eyes have more pigment than gray or blue eyes.)
How your life's changing:
For many women, the next couple of weeks are a waiting game. Use this time to prepare your baby's nursery or to take care of necessary tasks you may not get around to for a while after your baby's born. Take naps, catch up on your reading, and spend uninterrupted time with your partner while you can.Some swelling in your feet and ankles is normal during these last weeks, but call your practitioner without delay if you notice excessive or sudden swelling of your feet or ankles, more than slight swelling of your hands, any swelling in your face or puffiness around your eyes, or have a sudden weight gain. Also let her know immediately if have severe or persistent headaches; visual changes (such as double or blurred vision, seeing spots or flashing lights, light sensitivity, or a temporary loss of vision), intense upper abdominal pain or tenderness, or nausea and vomiting. These are symptoms of a serious condition called preeclampsia.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Almost ready!
Last Sunday, our kitchen transformed into a baby gear gallery thanks to our good friends Somer and Josh. Their son, Noah, is about to turn two years old, which means he's outgrown all of his baby clothes and gear. In fact, he'll be two on May 4th - our due date. And, whether or not our little guy's birthday ends up being May 4th, it's still pretty neat that we share the date. It means, of course, that the clothes will be the right size for the right seasons (granted we don't have a 10 pound baby).
Clothes, toys, burp cloths, bibs, a bathtub, johnny jump up, stroller, car seat, hats, shoes, socks, diaper bags, and the list goes on. We are so lucky to have such great friends!!
After unpacking everything and getting it all put away, the nursery is very close to being finished! All we need now is our sweet boy to fill the room with coos and goos and cries and all those wonderful little baby noises!
Thursday, April 9, 2009
36 weeks!
Only four more to go!
How your baby's growing:
Your baby is still packing on the pounds — at the rate of about an ounce a day. He now weighs almost 6 pounds (like a crenshaw melon) and is more than 18 1/2 inches long. He's shedding most of the downy covering of hair that covered his body as well as the vernix caseosa, the waxy substance that covered and protected his skin during her nine-month amniotic bath. Your baby swallows both of these substances, along with other secretions, resulting in a blackish mixture, called meconium, will form the contents of his first bowel movement.
At the end of this week, your baby will be considered full-term. (Full-term is 37 to 42 weeks; babies born before 37 weeks are pre-term and those born after 42 are post-term.) Most likely he's in a head-down position. But if he isn't, your practitioner may suggest scheduling an "external cephalic version," which is a fancy way of saying she'll try to coax your baby into a head-down position by manipulating her from the outside of your belly. (Thank goodness we're already head down!!)
How your baby's growing:
Your baby is still packing on the pounds — at the rate of about an ounce a day. He now weighs almost 6 pounds (like a crenshaw melon) and is more than 18 1/2 inches long. He's shedding most of the downy covering of hair that covered his body as well as the vernix caseosa, the waxy substance that covered and protected his skin during her nine-month amniotic bath. Your baby swallows both of these substances, along with other secretions, resulting in a blackish mixture, called meconium, will form the contents of his first bowel movement.
At the end of this week, your baby will be considered full-term. (Full-term is 37 to 42 weeks; babies born before 37 weeks are pre-term and those born after 42 are post-term.) Most likely he's in a head-down position. But if he isn't, your practitioner may suggest scheduling an "external cephalic version," which is a fancy way of saying she'll try to coax your baby into a head-down position by manipulating her from the outside of your belly. (Thank goodness we're already head down!!)
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Childcare
Consider our eyes wide open. Open to the crazy world of childcare. Having completed two of our daycare tours this week, I'm just hoping it gets better than this! The two facilities we toured this week were at opposite ends of the spectrum. The first one being relatively cheap (around 1k/month) but not the nicest facilities... in fact the baby room was a bit alarming and I'm not sure I even remotely trust the director.
The second one was not cheap (think mortgage+car payment+another car payment) but oh was it nice. It was clean and refreshing - the babies looked happy and alert, the older kids were equally happy and content. There were classrooms - not areas - for the different age groups. The baby teacher is a registered nurse. It's only a mile from our house. But, again, it's A LOT of money...
So, we're left wishing for a happy medium. I mean, is a clean, safe, perfect daycare for a reasonable fee too much to ask? Apparently it is. When you live in Cary, at least.
And the search goes on...
The second one was not cheap (think mortgage+car payment+another car payment) but oh was it nice. It was clean and refreshing - the babies looked happy and alert, the older kids were equally happy and content. There were classrooms - not areas - for the different age groups. The baby teacher is a registered nurse. It's only a mile from our house. But, again, it's A LOT of money...
So, we're left wishing for a happy medium. I mean, is a clean, safe, perfect daycare for a reasonable fee too much to ask? Apparently it is. When you live in Cary, at least.
And the search goes on...
