Monday, February 6, 2012
Happy 34th Birthday!
34. I remember when I was 20 and thinking how old and grown up I would be at 30. Here I am at 34 and still feeling like I could hang with the 20 year olds. I know this to be a myth as I like to be in bed by a certain time, enjoy my quiet and have very low tolerance for people who annoy me. But, I still don't feel very old, and definitely not very grown up.
Year 34 will go down as one of the best...the year of the baby belly!
Year 34 will go down as one of the best...the year of the baby belly!
Friday, January 6, 2012
Hello 2012!
The year of Ivy (and the Dragon). Keith is very excited Ivy will be born the year of the Dragon. I am so excited that 2012 is finally here and Ivy will soon be here to kiss all over!
Holidays went by REALLY fast, barely had time to enjoy them. I hope to slow down next year and take in our first Christmas as a threesome.
We celebrated the New Year and my birthday with a trip to Mendocino (or as the locals call it 'Mendo.' Keith got a kick out of this.). We stayed at the Stevenswood resort. Thinking we were headed to a 4 star resort we were very surprised to find that they purchased the little Inn across the street and put us the 'Farm House'. AWESOME! We had a 9 inch TV for Keith to watch the Raiders game (hehe), our shower only ran hot water if your did not flush or turn on the sink, and the musky aroma of mildew could not even be masked by a vanilla candle. They were not the best accommodations, but we made the best of it. At the very least, their restaurant (on the 4 star side of the street) was delicious.
We hiked to the lighthouse, did a little shopping (Keith bought Ivy a little owl) and took in some napping time. Happy New Year to us!
We also started out the New Year with our first birthing class. I really liked it and Keith pretended he did not. It was nice time spent together thinking about Ivy. We finished the class with some rocking, breathing techniques it felt good to get cuddled (even if it was mandatory). :>
Ivy is wrapping up her 27th week, she is a dancer or kick boxer or maybe both. We passed our glucose test (I was nervous about this one). Definitely starting to nest hardcore. I have a made a huge list I plan to start tomorrow. EVERYTHING must be organized. We will see how far I get as bending over is getting to be a chore.
I can't wait to share all my new adventures this year!
Holidays went by REALLY fast, barely had time to enjoy them. I hope to slow down next year and take in our first Christmas as a threesome.
We celebrated the New Year and my birthday with a trip to Mendocino (or as the locals call it 'Mendo.' Keith got a kick out of this.). We stayed at the Stevenswood resort. Thinking we were headed to a 4 star resort we were very surprised to find that they purchased the little Inn across the street and put us the 'Farm House'. AWESOME! We had a 9 inch TV for Keith to watch the Raiders game (hehe), our shower only ran hot water if your did not flush or turn on the sink, and the musky aroma of mildew could not even be masked by a vanilla candle. They were not the best accommodations, but we made the best of it. At the very least, their restaurant (on the 4 star side of the street) was delicious.
We hiked to the lighthouse, did a little shopping (Keith bought Ivy a little owl) and took in some napping time. Happy New Year to us!
We also started out the New Year with our first birthing class. I really liked it and Keith pretended he did not. It was nice time spent together thinking about Ivy. We finished the class with some rocking, breathing techniques it felt good to get cuddled (even if it was mandatory). :>
Ivy is wrapping up her 27th week, she is a dancer or kick boxer or maybe both. We passed our glucose test (I was nervous about this one). Definitely starting to nest hardcore. I have a made a huge list I plan to start tomorrow. EVERYTHING must be organized. We will see how far I get as bending over is getting to be a chore.
I can't wait to share all my new adventures this year!
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Oh Bother...
It has been a kind of Eeyore week. I haven't posted in update an quite a while so here goes...
November 23, 2011 - Ivy weighs 1lb and shows off her healthy heart.
December-2011
- I can no longer see my lady parts. This is probably a good thing, as many weird things are going on down there.
- I received my first gift off Ivy's registry, some little owl receiving blankets (Thanks Magda). SO Cute!
- Took Ivy's new stroller (Thanks Kim Family) and hat (Thanks Auntie Julie) out for a test run on baby Bishop! He is SOOO cute! (See super cute picture)
- Bought some battery operated snowflakes to attempt and decorate the outside of the house. Major FAIL! The ghetto lights would not stick to the windows.
- I attempted to put together a gingerbread house, gave up, was mocked by Keith, gave it a second try and ended up with a lame GB House. (See picture)
-Slid down half the stairs after attempting to drag a laundry basket down. Landed on my butt, cried, and suffered a small hit to the ego! Otherwise all is well.
There it is...nothing too exciting.
November 23, 2011 - Ivy weighs 1lb and shows off her healthy heart.
December-2011
- I can no longer see my lady parts. This is probably a good thing, as many weird things are going on down there.
- I received my first gift off Ivy's registry, some little owl receiving blankets (Thanks Magda). SO Cute!
- Took Ivy's new stroller (Thanks Kim Family) and hat (Thanks Auntie Julie) out for a test run on baby Bishop! He is SOOO cute! (See super cute picture)
- Bought some battery operated snowflakes to attempt and decorate the outside of the house. Major FAIL! The ghetto lights would not stick to the windows.
- I attempted to put together a gingerbread house, gave up, was mocked by Keith, gave it a second try and ended up with a lame GB House. (See picture)
-Slid down half the stairs after attempting to drag a laundry basket down. Landed on my butt, cried, and suffered a small hit to the ego! Otherwise all is well.
There it is...nothing too exciting.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Open Letter
Dear Price Is Right,
You guys are a bunch of idiots! I am not sure how you manage to have 40 years under your belt and not have a clue on how to manage a large group of people.
Congratulations on having a show meant to celebrate expecting women- It was a great idea. However, a BIG FAIL on execution!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
First, when asking 300 pregnant women to come and attend your show WHY on earth wouldn't you tell them this would be a 7 HOUR process. We NEED to drink and eat and move around! We are pregnant!! I ate breakfast and brought a snack and a bottle of water. I was expecting to be done with you people before lunch time.
WHY do you think it is OK to let 300 of us share a bathroom with 2 stalls and tell us to all "go" now because there are no bathrooms in the studio.
At any point, maybe like 2 hours in, you could have said 'ok people we still have 5 hours to go, you should grab a snack'. NO, instead you would rather call 911 when the lady sitting in front of me passes out- probably from not eating or drinking. We are hot, packed in like sardines and continuously being herded from one bench to another, you REALLY thought this was a great idea.
Then, 5 hours later you think we have the energy to jump around and scream and be excited so the people at home think we are having the time of our lives for your 2 hours of taping? WRONG
There has got to be a better way: Please contact me to discuss some common sense.
NEVER AGAIN
*On a brighter note: Thanks to THEBUMP.COM for the goodie bags!
You guys are a bunch of idiots! I am not sure how you manage to have 40 years under your belt and not have a clue on how to manage a large group of people.
Congratulations on having a show meant to celebrate expecting women- It was a great idea. However, a BIG FAIL on execution!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
First, when asking 300 pregnant women to come and attend your show WHY on earth wouldn't you tell them this would be a 7 HOUR process. We NEED to drink and eat and move around! We are pregnant!! I ate breakfast and brought a snack and a bottle of water. I was expecting to be done with you people before lunch time.
WHY do you think it is OK to let 300 of us share a bathroom with 2 stalls and tell us to all "go" now because there are no bathrooms in the studio.
At any point, maybe like 2 hours in, you could have said 'ok people we still have 5 hours to go, you should grab a snack'. NO, instead you would rather call 911 when the lady sitting in front of me passes out- probably from not eating or drinking. We are hot, packed in like sardines and continuously being herded from one bench to another, you REALLY thought this was a great idea.
Then, 5 hours later you think we have the energy to jump around and scream and be excited so the people at home think we are having the time of our lives for your 2 hours of taping? WRONG
There has got to be a better way: Please contact me to discuss some common sense.
NEVER AGAIN
*On a brighter note: Thanks to THEBUMP.COM for the goodie bags!
Monday, November 21, 2011
Oh SO Thankful!
1. Baby Ivy Marie Beier- Her little dancing body on the ultrasounds, her Kung Fu kicks in the evening, and her sweet little heartbeat on the doppler!
2. Patient & tolerant Husband and Parents (Especially Mom) who put up with chart topping mood swings DAILY. (I know hard to believe coming from sweet ol' me)
3. Sweat pants- Big Ones
4. My sister, who attends doctor appointments & celebrates good news (IT's a GIRL) bringing the fun and energy I wish I had!
5. Tier One - You know who you are!
6. Supper Club & Breakfast Club- (My friends, therapists, and advice nurses!- not to mention providers of FOOD)
7. Baby Center - "April" Birth group. I am not the only crazy person out there- actually there are people FAR crazier!
8. My Glasses - I like to see.
9. Jobs- Mine and Keith's, that allow us the opportunities that some do not have. And, allow me to buy owl rugs and tooth brush holders for Ivy's bathroom.
10. My iPhone - Out of control- but true!
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
It's a Girl!!
Today we found that that we will be expecting Ivy Marie Beier sometime around April 2!
Keith and Julie were both at the Ultrasound NOT patiently awaiting the gender reveal. At first, she had her legs crossed, like a good little lady, but she did end up giving us a sneak peek at her lovely bump. I thought it looked like there was penis there (what do I know), but the tech pointed the labia and determined we had a girl on the way!
Julie was prepared to celebrate be it blue or pink, she came ready with the pink ribbons and baby blocks.
We then headed to Target to buy girly things!!
Can't wait to kiss your little face Ivy!
Keith and Julie were both at the Ultrasound NOT patiently awaiting the gender reveal. At first, she had her legs crossed, like a good little lady, but she did end up giving us a sneak peek at her lovely bump. I thought it looked like there was penis there (what do I know), but the tech pointed the labia and determined we had a girl on the way!
Julie was prepared to celebrate be it blue or pink, she came ready with the pink ribbons and baby blocks.
We then headed to Target to buy girly things!!
Can't wait to kiss your little face Ivy!
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