Dear Conor,
While I am certain it is very much cozier and warm in my stomach than out here in the world (especially with the possibility of snow tonight and tomorrow), I would greatly appreciate you making your arrival in the next day or so. We are struggling to sleep at night because if we lay down we get heartburn, if we lay on our left side then our hip hurts, if we lay on our back then our back hurts, and laying on the right seems to let us sleep for about 40 minutes at a time. You are going to have one very tired Mom (and you are going to be one very tired baby) if the two of us don't get some sleep! We tried napping yesterday afternoon but it must have been at your playtime because you were moving around so much that I couldn't really sleep but it did help to rest a little bit.
Your Grandma Mary said that she was coming up today to visit so perhaps we will get out and about and that will encourage you to do some shifting and moving on out :)
Even if you don't come today - I still love you (but Santa is watching - and he only brings gifts to good little boys!)!
xoxo
Mom
PS. The duvet for your big bed came yesterday and a few other things were purchased so I will likely to a final nursery update later today or tomorrow!
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Monday, December 5, 2011
39 weeks 6 days and READY
Dear Conor,
Tomorrow is your due date. You have been such a good boy, already listening to your mom. You let me finish my court cases, you let Grandpa Adam graduate, your dad got his "To-Do" list done (as did I) and we are so thankful that you are already minding our words. But, now I'm hear to tell you that its ok for you to come out and meet us.
At our doctor's appointment this past Friday (December 2) we talked about that fact that you were head down but you were not locked into the birth canal. I have felt you move quite a bit and it's time for you to make your way to that spot - as much as I want to keep you safe and warm inside my belly - its time for you greet the world.
Why? Because if this is going to be your first Christmas I really really want you to be able to participate in the jollyness of the season. We want to take you to see Santa Claus, watch Christmas movies with you, we want to take you on a tour of all the decorated houses, and we want to have some time with you before the crazy days of Christmas Eve and Christmas actually get here.
So Conor, please listen to your mommy again and start making your way out!
xoxo
Mom
Tomorrow is your due date. You have been such a good boy, already listening to your mom. You let me finish my court cases, you let Grandpa Adam graduate, your dad got his "To-Do" list done (as did I) and we are so thankful that you are already minding our words. But, now I'm hear to tell you that its ok for you to come out and meet us.
At our doctor's appointment this past Friday (December 2) we talked about that fact that you were head down but you were not locked into the birth canal. I have felt you move quite a bit and it's time for you to make your way to that spot - as much as I want to keep you safe and warm inside my belly - its time for you greet the world.
Why? Because if this is going to be your first Christmas I really really want you to be able to participate in the jollyness of the season. We want to take you to see Santa Claus, watch Christmas movies with you, we want to take you on a tour of all the decorated houses, and we want to have some time with you before the crazy days of Christmas Eve and Christmas actually get here.
So Conor, please listen to your mommy again and start making your way out!
xoxo
Mom
Thursday, December 1, 2011
First Christmas
Dear Conor,
This past week I have been hard at work getting our family ready for Christmas. As this will be your first Christmas you needed a stocking!
Many years ago I made a set of stockings for Grandma Mary. A few years later I made a set for Grandma Janet. But, I had never made a stocking set for our home. With your impending arrival I decided to do just that (I have no idea what I was thinking - your mom is sometimes a little nutty!). I started with your stocking and I just LOVE the way it turned out!
I picked a whimsical Santa Claus material for the body and then some fun polka dots (I just love polka dots) and Ho Ho fabric for the details. I also found great embellishments that really bring the stocking to life. I made it bigger than the ones I made for your Grandmothers because I just know you will always be a very good little boy and therefore Santa will have many things to stuff into your stocking. I will never forget being 38 weeks pregnant and trying to sew - it was truly a sight to be seen. I have also finished your Dad's stocking and will hopefully finish mine tonight. I can't wait to see them all hanging together!
But, I am getting ahead of myself. Here are the pictures of YOUR first stocking for your FIRST CHRISTMAS!
I can't wait to see what Santa puts in your stocking for your First Christmas!
xoxo
Mom
This past week I have been hard at work getting our family ready for Christmas. As this will be your first Christmas you needed a stocking!
Many years ago I made a set of stockings for Grandma Mary. A few years later I made a set for Grandma Janet. But, I had never made a stocking set for our home. With your impending arrival I decided to do just that (I have no idea what I was thinking - your mom is sometimes a little nutty!). I started with your stocking and I just LOVE the way it turned out!
I picked a whimsical Santa Claus material for the body and then some fun polka dots (I just love polka dots) and Ho Ho fabric for the details. I also found great embellishments that really bring the stocking to life. I made it bigger than the ones I made for your Grandmothers because I just know you will always be a very good little boy and therefore Santa will have many things to stuff into your stocking. I will never forget being 38 weeks pregnant and trying to sew - it was truly a sight to be seen. I have also finished your Dad's stocking and will hopefully finish mine tonight. I can't wait to see them all hanging together!
But, I am getting ahead of myself. Here are the pictures of YOUR first stocking for your FIRST CHRISTMAS!
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| What fun trim! I just love that it looks like the fur on Santa's hat! |
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| Polka Dots and rick rac - you can't go wrong |
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| A close up of the Santa fabric |
xoxo
Mom
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Nursery Update - Week 39
Dear Conor,
Your nursery really looks amazing - I can't wait for you to see it. Last night your Dad and I hung the curtain rod (it was difficult to find a curtain rod for your room given your window size and so many seemed very feminine) and your navy blue sailcloth curtains. I decided to get the light block curtains so that I could darken your room when and if we ever needed to. I am glad that I made this decision because the curtains hang beautifully with the heavier backing.
Well, what do you think of them? I haven't decided if we will get curtain hooks to allow the curtains to be pulled back or if we will leave them hanging like this - only time will tell.
I also took advantage of black Friday deals and ordered your duvet cover. It should be arriving shortly. We saved $17 because shipping was free! I made up the big bed in your room last night with the dust ruffle (navy), the sheets (light blue), and the winter blanket (tan) as well as the uncovered duvet and the quilt. It looks so inviting - I want to sleep there!
Doesn't the bed look so soft and comfy?? I just need the duvet cover to arrive and to pick up two more pillows. Your Dad thinks it needs a headboard and while I agree with him I know it will be hard to find something to fit with the ceiling being so low. So, we will take our time :)
I also took some more pictures of the nursery portion of your room to remember what it looked like.
I love how everything in your room ties together so beautifully! Your Dad and I are very proud of all the hard work that went into your room.
We also ordered your monitor this week and we have decided to mount it above your crib on a shelf so now I have to locate shelving for each side of the window (both your Dad and I like symmetry). But first I am waiting for the monitor to arrive so that I know what type of shelving would work best.
Your due date is only six days away so we are in the final moments of preparation - I can't wait to meet you little man!
xoxo
Mom
Your nursery really looks amazing - I can't wait for you to see it. Last night your Dad and I hung the curtain rod (it was difficult to find a curtain rod for your room given your window size and so many seemed very feminine) and your navy blue sailcloth curtains. I decided to get the light block curtains so that I could darken your room when and if we ever needed to. I am glad that I made this decision because the curtains hang beautifully with the heavier backing.
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| Curtains from Pottery Barn Kids |
I also took advantage of black Friday deals and ordered your duvet cover. It should be arriving shortly. We saved $17 because shipping was free! I made up the big bed in your room last night with the dust ruffle (navy), the sheets (light blue), and the winter blanket (tan) as well as the uncovered duvet and the quilt. It looks so inviting - I want to sleep there!
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| Detail of Kasey Quilt - there is also a chocolate brown stripe that you do not see here. |
I also took some more pictures of the nursery portion of your room to remember what it looked like.
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| Your crib & whale toy basket |
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| Your changing table and diaper bag |
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| Detail on your quilt - Jackson from PBK |
We also ordered your monitor this week and we have decided to mount it above your crib on a shelf so now I have to locate shelving for each side of the window (both your Dad and I like symmetry). But first I am waiting for the monitor to arrive so that I know what type of shelving would work best.
Your due date is only six days away so we are in the final moments of preparation - I can't wait to meet you little man!
xoxo
Mom
Monday, November 28, 2011
It's a Wrap!
Dear Conor,
Your dog Hunter is crazy!!! He just loves all of your things. When your carseat is on the floor he enjoys jumping into it and will settle down and nap in it (we are very careful to keep him out of it on more occassions - we don't want him jumping onto you!). His new favorite place in the house is the blue bed for him in your room. When I get out of the shower or am brushing my teeth if he is not right at my feet he is curled up in that bed in your room.
Hunter has always loved to be held (which is a funny thing because when we adopted him we were told he was not a lap dog). So when your MOBY wrap arrived I thought I would get some practice using it and instead of a doll I figured I would try it with Hunter because he can wiggle and move just like a baby. Well, once he was in it he didn't want to get out. He loved being so close to me and it was very comfortable to walk around the house with him in it. Since taking the above picture we have practiced two more times and I am confident that I like this wrap very much (THANK YOU FOR THE ADVICE JILL!!!) and that if you love it as much as Hunter does then we will have a very good time shopping in places your carriage just can't go!
One week from tomorrow kiddo and you should be just about ready to be here if you aren't already - and I can't wait!
xoxo
Mom
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
TWO WEEKS
Dear Conor,
I can't believe that time is flying by this fast! Today marks two weeks until your official due date. I simply can't believe that we are already at this point. It seems like yesterday that we were announcing to your grandmother's that you were going to be making your arrival near Christmas when in reality it was 9 months ago!
I have to say that I never thought we would be ready for your arrival but we are. Our bags are packed and by the door, car seats are installed, and your room is ready.
We can't wait to meet you!
xoxo
Mom
I can't believe that time is flying by this fast! Today marks two weeks until your official due date. I simply can't believe that we are already at this point. It seems like yesterday that we were announcing to your grandmother's that you were going to be making your arrival near Christmas when in reality it was 9 months ago!
I have to say that I never thought we would be ready for your arrival but we are. Our bags are packed and by the door, car seats are installed, and your room is ready.
We can't wait to meet you!
xoxo
Mom
Friday, November 18, 2011
Doctor's Visit & Pregnancy Symptoms
Dear Conor,
This post is more for your future wife than for you to let her know that certain things are normal during a pregnancy that arent always talked about.
One of those things is heartburn (which we have already talked about quite a bit - and by the way I am still suffering from) and another is constipation; severe constipation. I truly hope that you don't inherit my bowels which have always been irregular but since entering my third trimester the irregularity has increased. Yesterday I worked a very full day and when I got home I had the need to go to the restroom. Well, try as I may I could not void and that inability created an intense pain in my lower abdomen. The pain was incredibly strong and required me to contact my doctor's office.
So, what is the remedy for something like this? The remedy is to take a stool softner once or twice a day which helps to keep you regular moving forward but you also need to have an enema. This can either be done at home or you can go to the hospital. As embarrassing as it is to talk about this - it is something that I wasn't prepared for and because constipation can be deadly (if not treated) I am documenting it to remember for myself and future friends/family who become pregnant.
I chose not to go to the hospital and your dad went to the pharmacy. I won't say the rest of the night went easily but the relief that I needed did come and today at my doctor's appointment we were able to concentrate on how you were doing and not how I was feeling!
You are measuring on track (37.5 weeks) and I weigh in at 159.8 pounds. This means I have gained a total of 32.8 pounds and in the last two weeks have gained 1.8 pounds. As the goal has been 2 pounds a week you and I are doing really well. The midwife Ellie said that you are still facing down with your back to my left side and your legs to my right with your butt in my ribs. She remarked that you are "just the right size baby for my body" which is a good thing I would say. We will not have an appointment next week due to the holiday so our next appointment is on December 2, 2011 at 10am.
I can't believe that our appointment on December 2nd could be our final appointment because you could be here before that next Friday!
We are feeling very ready for your arrival - car seats are installed, clothes are washed, room is set up, bathroom supplies are organized, and all of your 'gear' is assembled and awaiting your debut!
xoxo
Mom
This post is more for your future wife than for you to let her know that certain things are normal during a pregnancy that arent always talked about.
One of those things is heartburn (which we have already talked about quite a bit - and by the way I am still suffering from) and another is constipation; severe constipation. I truly hope that you don't inherit my bowels which have always been irregular but since entering my third trimester the irregularity has increased. Yesterday I worked a very full day and when I got home I had the need to go to the restroom. Well, try as I may I could not void and that inability created an intense pain in my lower abdomen. The pain was incredibly strong and required me to contact my doctor's office.
So, what is the remedy for something like this? The remedy is to take a stool softner once or twice a day which helps to keep you regular moving forward but you also need to have an enema. This can either be done at home or you can go to the hospital. As embarrassing as it is to talk about this - it is something that I wasn't prepared for and because constipation can be deadly (if not treated) I am documenting it to remember for myself and future friends/family who become pregnant.
I chose not to go to the hospital and your dad went to the pharmacy. I won't say the rest of the night went easily but the relief that I needed did come and today at my doctor's appointment we were able to concentrate on how you were doing and not how I was feeling!
You are measuring on track (37.5 weeks) and I weigh in at 159.8 pounds. This means I have gained a total of 32.8 pounds and in the last two weeks have gained 1.8 pounds. As the goal has been 2 pounds a week you and I are doing really well. The midwife Ellie said that you are still facing down with your back to my left side and your legs to my right with your butt in my ribs. She remarked that you are "just the right size baby for my body" which is a good thing I would say. We will not have an appointment next week due to the holiday so our next appointment is on December 2, 2011 at 10am.
I can't believe that our appointment on December 2nd could be our final appointment because you could be here before that next Friday!
We are feeling very ready for your arrival - car seats are installed, clothes are washed, room is set up, bathroom supplies are organized, and all of your 'gear' is assembled and awaiting your debut!
xoxo
Mom
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