Who do you think he'll look like? We'd love to hear from you. Give us your opinion about whose eyes he'll have, whose nose, whose hair, whose ears?
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
Little Man
Who do you think he'll look like? We'd love to hear from you. Give us your opinion about whose eyes he'll have, whose nose, whose hair, whose ears?
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
Swollen Feet
One of the beautiful things about pregnancy is the swelling. These are my feet at 36 weeks. Wow...It reminds me of the elephant man. Todd can't resist me when I come home with these feet!
Thursday, March 23, 2006
Sweet Nothings
Todd to Rebecca, "I love your belly, sweetie...it's so beautiful. But you have to keep your shirt pulled down over your belly button. It scares me. I feel like I'm being stared at by a Cyclops."
Tuesday, March 14, 2006
Baby Gear: The Beginning of Reality
The thing about baby showers is that people love to buy tiny things. Tiny clothes, tiny shoes, tiny washcloths, tiny socks, tiny spoons. Everything is super cute when it's little bitty. I mean, a pair of Osh Kosh denim overalls for a 3-month old? Who can resist buying that? SO cute!
We have had two baby showers in two weeks. As we speak, the room we once called "The Study" has become a shoebox full of baby gear. I'm looking at a little baby bathtub and a stack of Baby Einstein discovery toys, soft blankets, diapers, and hooded towels (again...SO cute!) It's even started to smell like a baby in here. I love it! Hard to believe this room will house a brand new human in 6 weeks.
It has become slightly overwhelming for both of us. To imagine we will have a new housemate is strange and very exciting. This little guy will depend on us for everything. The sound of Sportscenter and Oprah will be replaced by lullabies and baby laughs. The smell of yard work and windex will be replaced by baby powder and formula. The look of everything in place will be replaced by toys, bottles, and burp cloths everywhere. The feeling of laziness and boredom will be replaced by responsibility and challenges.
As we prepare this room, this house, and this relationship for a baby, we begin to realize the intense emotions that accompany becoming a parent. I'm sure this is only a glimpse of what God has in store for us. And we are so thankful that He is the one preparing us for the greatest responsibility a human can have - to raise a child.
We have had two baby showers in two weeks. As we speak, the room we once called "The Study" has become a shoebox full of baby gear. I'm looking at a little baby bathtub and a stack of Baby Einstein discovery toys, soft blankets, diapers, and hooded towels (again...SO cute!) It's even started to smell like a baby in here. I love it! Hard to believe this room will house a brand new human in 6 weeks.
It has become slightly overwhelming for both of us. To imagine we will have a new housemate is strange and very exciting. This little guy will depend on us for everything. The sound of Sportscenter and Oprah will be replaced by lullabies and baby laughs. The smell of yard work and windex will be replaced by baby powder and formula. The look of everything in place will be replaced by toys, bottles, and burp cloths everywhere. The feeling of laziness and boredom will be replaced by responsibility and challenges.
As we prepare this room, this house, and this relationship for a baby, we begin to realize the intense emotions that accompany becoming a parent. I'm sure this is only a glimpse of what God has in store for us. And we are so thankful that He is the one preparing us for the greatest responsibility a human can have - to raise a child.
Wednesday, March 08, 2006
Special Moments in Pregnancy
So, one of my few yucky symptoms of pregnancy is this hormonal acne on my chest, neck and chin. I have tried just about every product out there with minimal luck. So, I went to a Spa for a free skin consultation.
My consultant was an older Swedish woman with, of course, beautiful skin. She asked me what my skin concerns were (in her thick Swedish accent), and I said, "Well, I have this acne on my chest and chin that I can't clear up. She takes one look and says, "You are pregnant, vat do you vant me to say to you?"
I was caught slightly off guard due to her abrupt response, but I gained my composure and explained that I just wondered if there was anything I could do for this acne. "Dis is hormonal acne...come see me ven the baby comes...den ve vill fix it..."
After a 3-minute lashing from the Swedish lady about my hormonal acne, I realized my vanity would have to suffer. The short-lived skin consultation was a good reminder of what my life will be like when the baby is here. My concerns about skin, weight, hair and my appearance will take second place to my concerns about the baby. I guess this is all part of growing up and becoming a mother. Your needs are replaced by their needs. And, to be honest, I'm ok with that...at least for now!
My consultant was an older Swedish woman with, of course, beautiful skin. She asked me what my skin concerns were (in her thick Swedish accent), and I said, "Well, I have this acne on my chest and chin that I can't clear up. She takes one look and says, "You are pregnant, vat do you vant me to say to you?"
I was caught slightly off guard due to her abrupt response, but I gained my composure and explained that I just wondered if there was anything I could do for this acne. "Dis is hormonal acne...come see me ven the baby comes...den ve vill fix it..."
After a 3-minute lashing from the Swedish lady about my hormonal acne, I realized my vanity would have to suffer. The short-lived skin consultation was a good reminder of what my life will be like when the baby is here. My concerns about skin, weight, hair and my appearance will take second place to my concerns about the baby. I guess this is all part of growing up and becoming a mother. Your needs are replaced by their needs. And, to be honest, I'm ok with that...at least for now!
Monday, March 06, 2006
Things you should never say to a pregnant woman
...how do I know? Because they've all been said to me...
Wow, you look huge.
My sister's roommate's cousin died during labor.
You're only 33 weeks along?
You must be retaining water.
You've gained weight all over.
You look uncomfortable.
When I was pregnant, I only gained 15 pounds.
Are you sure you're not having twins?
My neighbor's daughter's friend lost her baby at 32 weeks.
Your body will never go back to what it was before you got pregnant.
Have you started swelling already?
You'll deliver naturally, you have wide hips.
You still haven't had that baby yet?
I lost all my pregnancy weight 10 days after delivery.
My friend's coworker's aunt was in labor for 36 hours.
Your face is cute swollen like that.
You shouldn't eat that.
There are no private rooms at the hospital.
I bet you will have back labor.
You should try an underwater delivery.
You should stop doing that - I've heard it's bad for your baby.
My sister's mother-in-law had a botched epidural that paralized her.
You're not even to the hard part yet.
I wouldn't deliver at that hospital if I were you.
Don't you think you should...
Wow, you look huge.
My sister's roommate's cousin died during labor.
You're only 33 weeks along?
You must be retaining water.
You've gained weight all over.
You look uncomfortable.
When I was pregnant, I only gained 15 pounds.
Are you sure you're not having twins?
My neighbor's daughter's friend lost her baby at 32 weeks.
Your body will never go back to what it was before you got pregnant.
Have you started swelling already?
You'll deliver naturally, you have wide hips.
You still haven't had that baby yet?
I lost all my pregnancy weight 10 days after delivery.
My friend's coworker's aunt was in labor for 36 hours.
Your face is cute swollen like that.
You shouldn't eat that.
There are no private rooms at the hospital.
I bet you will have back labor.
You should try an underwater delivery.
You should stop doing that - I've heard it's bad for your baby.
My sister's mother-in-law had a botched epidural that paralized her.
You're not even to the hard part yet.
I wouldn't deliver at that hospital if I were you.
Don't you think you should...