I drew an outline of a onesie on cardstock, and used it as a template under waxed paper. The Wilton Candy Melts were piped on top, let to cool, and I kept them in the freezer until it was time to use them.
Sooo easy to make, and so yummy too!
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Baby Shower Cupcakes
A coworker is pregnant, and I was asked to make cupcakes for a surprise shower we threw her at work. Since she's not finding out the sex of the baby until the birth, I wanted to make something cute, and still gender-neutral, and decided to top them with chocolate onesies.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Bathtub? Or dogbed?
Our house is slowly filling up with baby things. Our generous neighbors loaded us up with all sorts of gear, and its taken up residence in our study as Tyler continues to work on the nursery. However, the dogs immensely enjoy all the new places to play, and are constantly found curled up on the bouncer, jumping up to get diapers out of the stroller to kick around, or playing tug o' war with teeny little baby socks.
Most recently, Holly has taken over a baby bathtub filled with baby clothes.
This is HER nap spot, and she'll be darned if anyone else can cuddle up there. And because as far as I'm concerned, this dog walks on water, I let her get away with everything she wants.
Last night, one of Tyler's friends stopped by.
Mr P: Haha, look at Holly. Man, its gonna suck for her when the baby gets here and she loses out on everything that will now belong to the baby.
Tyler and I: *blank stares*
More likely? Guinevere will learn VERY quickly that she is the third child, that everything belongs to the dogs first and foremost, and they will have her as tightly wrapped around their little paws as we are.
Three months til I get to introduce my sweet third baby girl to my first baby girl, and first real love of my life. I can't wait.
Most recently, Holly has taken over a baby bathtub filled with baby clothes.
This is HER nap spot, and she'll be darned if anyone else can cuddle up there. And because as far as I'm concerned, this dog walks on water, I let her get away with everything she wants.
Last night, one of Tyler's friends stopped by.
Mr P: Haha, look at Holly. Man, its gonna suck for her when the baby gets here and she loses out on everything that will now belong to the baby.
Tyler and I: *blank stares*
More likely? Guinevere will learn VERY quickly that she is the third child, that everything belongs to the dogs first and foremost, and they will have her as tightly wrapped around their little paws as we are.
Three months til I get to introduce my sweet third baby girl to my first baby girl, and first real love of my life. I can't wait.
24 weeks
How far along: 24 weeks!
Size of our baby: A papaya - for the third week.
Total weight gain/loss: Total gain: 8lb.
Maternity clothes: All of them. And now that the weather is warming, I need to go shopping.
Stretch marks: None. But I obsessively compulsively check every night.
Sleep: Still up during the night to pee.
Best moment this week: Getting to see Guinevere again on Monday :) I love our ultrasounds!
Movement: Yes! She doesn't stop. She even wakes me up in the middle of the night when she's dancing around.
Food cravings/aversions: Still loving sweets.
Belly button in or out: Almost completely poking out...
What I miss/What I am looking forward to: Looking forward to more progress in the nursery this week :)
Weekly Wisdom: Baby's skin is becoming more opaque as the fat starts to pack on. And, thanks to the formation of small capillaries, her newly thick skin is taking on a fresh pink glow.
Milestones: Officially viable, now that we've hit 24 weeks!!
Symptoms: Acid Reflux and back aches..yuck.
Size of our baby: A papaya - for the third week.
Total weight gain/loss: Total gain: 8lb.
Maternity clothes: All of them. And now that the weather is warming, I need to go shopping.
Stretch marks: None. But I obsessively compulsively check every night.
Sleep: Still up during the night to pee.
Best moment this week: Getting to see Guinevere again on Monday :) I love our ultrasounds!
Movement: Yes! She doesn't stop. She even wakes me up in the middle of the night when she's dancing around.
Food cravings/aversions: Still loving sweets.
Belly button in or out: Almost completely poking out...
What I miss/What I am looking forward to: Looking forward to more progress in the nursery this week :)
Weekly Wisdom: Baby's skin is becoming more opaque as the fat starts to pack on. And, thanks to the formation of small capillaries, her newly thick skin is taking on a fresh pink glow.
Milestones: Officially viable, now that we've hit 24 weeks!!
Symptoms: Acid Reflux and back aches..yuck.
This picture is from last week, but close enough :)
Thursday, February 17, 2011
23 weeks
How far along: 23 weeks
Size of our baby: A papaya - apparently, I now stay a papaya for another week or two.
Total weight gain/loss: Total gain: 6lb.
Maternity clothes: Pretty much everything is maternity. NOTHING fits - including bras. I'm now an F cup. F me.
Stretch marks: None. But I obsessively compulsively check every night.
Sleep: Still up during the night to pee.
Best moment this week: Feeling like I'm bonding with Guinevere already...I find myself talking to her more.
Movement: Yes!
Food cravings/aversions: Still loving sweets.
Belly button in or out: Its half in, half out.
What I miss/What I am looking forward to: Looking forward to my next Ultrasound!
Weekly Wisdom: Baby's little face is fully formed...minus the baby fat, of course. The next task at hand for baby: sprouting two teeny-tiny nipples!
Milestones: Over halfway.
Symptoms: Acid Reflux...tums are my new best friend! And my back hurts non stop - I blame these new and very large breasts.
Size of our baby: A papaya - apparently, I now stay a papaya for another week or two.
Total weight gain/loss: Total gain: 6lb.
Maternity clothes: Pretty much everything is maternity. NOTHING fits - including bras. I'm now an F cup. F me.
Stretch marks: None. But I obsessively compulsively check every night.
Sleep: Still up during the night to pee.
Best moment this week: Feeling like I'm bonding with Guinevere already...I find myself talking to her more.
Movement: Yes!
Food cravings/aversions: Still loving sweets.
Belly button in or out: Its half in, half out.
What I miss/What I am looking forward to: Looking forward to my next Ultrasound!
Weekly Wisdom: Baby's little face is fully formed...minus the baby fat, of course. The next task at hand for baby: sprouting two teeny-tiny nipples!
Milestones: Over halfway.
Symptoms: Acid Reflux...tums are my new best friend! And my back hurts non stop - I blame these new and very large breasts.
Saturday, February 12, 2011
My Office - Work in Progress
Tyler has the study on the main level, so I knew I wanted a room upstairs for myself - when I work from home, when I've got a million projects going for a party I'm throwing, or just a girly glam place to retreat to with my Kindle.
Its been a VERY slow work in progress, but I'm really excited at how its coming along.
The Before Picture:
This mirror came from our Master Bathroom (we replaced it with two quatrefoil-shaped mirrors) and is where I peek at my outfit every day.
The windows again. I love sheer white curtains, and I ESPECIALLY love that silver scroll ceramic garden stool. It was the first thing that I bought for this room.
The desk was a find on Craigslist in the Free section. Tyler sanded and painted it, and we replaced the knobs with crystal ones. Sadly, one broke, so I need to replace it soon. I LOVE my large monitor (I can have two documents up at the same time) and the shelf above.
I still need to play around with everything on this shelf, but so far I love the way its coming together.
And a look back out to the door. Those black mirrors on the floor need to be hung on the thin wall they're resting in front of, stacked up all the way to the ceiling.
And now, the "whats left to do":
Its been a VERY slow work in progress, but I'm really excited at how its coming along.
The Before Picture:
Looking into the room now, all I see are those glorious bright windows:
To the right is a pull out sleeper loveseat (that needs to be steamed!)
A pull out sofa was a necessity to me since we have guests so often. The end tables are just "borrowed" from another guest room, and I'm not sure yet what I want in here on either side. Couch, tables and painting are all from Ikea.
I especially love the soft purple walls. Its hard to tell in the pictures, but the ceiling is an even darker purple.
This mirror came from our Master Bathroom (we replaced it with two quatrefoil-shaped mirrors) and is where I peek at my outfit every day.
The windows again. I love sheer white curtains, and I ESPECIALLY love that silver scroll ceramic garden stool. It was the first thing that I bought for this room.
The desk was a find on Craigslist in the Free section. Tyler sanded and painted it, and we replaced the knobs with crystal ones. Sadly, one broke, so I need to replace it soon. I LOVE my large monitor (I can have two documents up at the same time) and the shelf above.
I still need to play around with everything on this shelf, but so far I love the way its coming together.
And a look back out to the door. Those black mirrors on the floor need to be hung on the thin wall they're resting in front of, stacked up all the way to the ceiling.
And now, the "whats left to do":
Annd annnd annnd? A big, glamorous crystal chandelier hanging from the ceiling :)
One of these days I'll have hardwood floors in here as well...
Baby steps!
Thursday, February 10, 2011
22 weeks.
How far along: 22 weeks. If you're reading this in Google Reader...I'm a little behind :)
Size of our baby: A papaya
Total weight gain/loss: Total gain: 4lb.
Maternity clothes: I officially can't button any non-maternity pants. I can still get all of them up (yay for no weight gain in thighs/butt!) but need a Bella Band to keep them pulled together. I much prefer my full panel maternity jeans though, or leggings.
Stretch marks: None.
Sleep: In the last week, I'm up to pee 2-5 times a night, and have trouble falling asleep again after.
Best moment this week: Feeling Guinevere moving all the time - and waking me up at night when she throws a dance party!
Movement: Yes!
Food cravings/aversions: Craving more red meat, and I think my iron is down again, so that must be why...
Belly button in or out: Its half in, half out.
What I miss/What I am looking forward to: Looking forward to my next Ultrasound!
Weekly Wisdom: Baby's settling into sleep cycles, snoozing about 12 to 14 hours a day. It shouldn't be hard to figure out when -- just pay attention to those kicks as they start and stop.
Milestones: Over halfway.
Symptoms: Acid Reflux...tums are my new best friend!
Size of our baby: A papaya
Total weight gain/loss: Total gain: 4lb.
Maternity clothes: I officially can't button any non-maternity pants. I can still get all of them up (yay for no weight gain in thighs/butt!) but need a Bella Band to keep them pulled together. I much prefer my full panel maternity jeans though, or leggings.
Stretch marks: None.
Sleep: In the last week, I'm up to pee 2-5 times a night, and have trouble falling asleep again after.
Best moment this week: Feeling Guinevere moving all the time - and waking me up at night when she throws a dance party!
Movement: Yes!
Food cravings/aversions: Craving more red meat, and I think my iron is down again, so that must be why...
Belly button in or out: Its half in, half out.
What I miss/What I am looking forward to: Looking forward to my next Ultrasound!
Weekly Wisdom: Baby's settling into sleep cycles, snoozing about 12 to 14 hours a day. It shouldn't be hard to figure out when -- just pay attention to those kicks as they start and stop.
Milestones: Over halfway.
Symptoms: Acid Reflux...tums are my new best friend!
I have no idea why I am making that weird face, I thought I deleted this one and took another with a smile...apparently not :)
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Let me be clear
I blog for my own personal benefit. I don’t even think I fit into a genre, with my posts about my dogs and my pregnancy and recipes and parties and outfits of the day and decorating my house…but these are the things that I want to look back on in 20 years and remember. So I write for myself.
Its nice that my family follows along. Its amazing that I’ve met so many other bloggers and followers, and many of whom I now consider friends. Blogging is a wonderful social networking tool, and the advice, suggestions, inspiration and thoughts I’ve received over the years have been so precious to me.
But, this is my own little corner of the world, and here, I can climb onto my soapbox any time I’d like. So here we go:
* I’m uncomfortable having my stomach touched. Yes, at least I’ve popped now, but I dislike having anyone else patting me. I’m not much of a hugger, I enjoy my personal space, and I don’t know why so many feel the need to rub me like a genie’s lamp. It’s weird.
* I spent over two years and a LOT of money to get pregnant. I am not going to jeopardize my health or Guinevere’s. That said, there are a million conflicting reports out there about what pregnant women can and cannot do, and I’ve made informed decisions for myself about how to handle what I eat and what I do. So that means that I do highlight my hair, I am enjoying deli meat on occasion, I’ve had a non-alcoholic beer, and I am not opposed to a glass of wine at the end of the third trimester. And, I will wear high heels as long as my center of balance can handle it. While one doctor (that I’d never met before) felt the need to lecture me, MY doctor, the one that GOT me pregnant, agrees that I should make this decision for myself.
* Tyler and I are Guinevere’s parents. We will make all decisions for her and regarding her until she is 18 years old. While others already feel the need to offer their opinions, please understand that while I’m smiling and nodding, I’ve already tuned you out. Tyler and I are intelligent, responsible, mature and rational. We’ve been a team for 12 years, and work together beautifully. We’re always on the same page. We got this.
* I don’t want anyone at the hospital while laboring, aside from Tyler. I think birth is a very private experience, and while we might text our parents and sisters to let them know that we are at the hospital, we expect them to follow our wishes to not intrude on that personal time. Basically, if you weren't present for the conception, then you certainly won't be present for the birth.
* Once Guinevere is born, Tyler and I will announce the birth to our parents and sisters, and probably our very best friends. And then, we want to bond with our daughter. This child is SO wanted by us, SO loved by us, and we’ve been anxiously awaiting her arrival for a very long time. We are desperate to spend time as a family. Not to mention, I want to figure everything out on my own. Breastfeeding and changing and soothing…I want Tyler and I to try to get a grasp on the situation before we are blasted by visitors. I don’t want an audience while we are transitioning to parenthood. Not to mention? I want a shower. I will be covered in afterbirth and sweat and god knows what, and I want a shower before people come in with their cell phone cameras and regular cameras and video cameras…shudder.
* Our families are considered equal. Yes, I will be the one to birth Guinevere, but Tyler is every bit my partner in this experience, and our parents and our sisters will be given the same opportunities to visit, not only as a newborn, but for the rest of her life. I do NOT want to referee these relationships. If someone thinks they are getting the short end of the stick, or that something isn’t fair, they can get over it. Tyler and I are VERY fair, and we love our families the SAME.
* And with the hospital visit in mind, please don’t be offended if we ask you to leave when we need to rest or feed her. We’ll have a lot going on, and we will definitely not be in the mood to entertain visitors. We will also ask EVERYONE to coordinate with Tyler before coming by…please don’t surprise us. Call or text and make sure it’s a good time. The same will go for visits when we are back at home. And don’t be salty when we say ‘no’ – its nothing personal.
* I’m going to ask you to wash your hands, and to use hand sanitizer in front of me before you may hold Guinevere. Yes, I believe that you just washed your hands. But humor me anyway. I’m a new mom, I’m sort of a germ freak anyway, just do it please.
Note: I have no issue with my dogs kissing her. Yes, that may sound strange, but the dogs were here first, long before Guinevere - and the dogs will continue to sleep in my bed EVERY night while Guinevere NEVER will. Since the dogs can kiss me anytime they want, then they can kiss their baby sister anytime they want. Just accept it.
* If I don’t know you, don’t touch my daughter. Yes, she is going to look absolutely precious in her stroller while we’re out at Target. But you’re a perfect stranger, and I have no idea where your hands have been. If I so much as see them sneaking up to touch her in any way, I’ll swat you so fast your head spins. Or maybe I’ll just touch your face.
Bottom line? I’ve never been laid back a day in my life. I’m uptight, a control freak, and incredibly OCD. I like things my way, and I have anxiety attacks when things don’t go as I plan. Just assume all of those traits will be magnified 10X in the first few weeks of her life…if not the first few years.
Hugs and kisses!
- A mom with completely reasonable requests.
Monday, February 7, 2011
21 weeks
How far along: 21 weeks - and 4 days. Ooops, I'm a little late.
Size of our baby: A banana.
Total weight gain/loss: Total gain: 2lb.
Maternity clothes: I officially can't button any non-maternity pants. I can still get all of them up (yay for no weight gain in thighs/butt!) but need a Bella Band to keep them pulled together. I much prefer my full panel maternity jeans though, or leggings.
Stretch marks: None.
Sleep: In the last week, I'm up to pee 2-5 times a night, and have trouble falling asleep again after.
Best moment this week: All of them :) I love being pregnant.
Movement: Yes!
Food cravings/aversions: Cherry slurpees and sugary breakfast cereal like Lucky Charms and Captain Crunch Berries...so bad. And when I decide I want something, I want it NOW!
Belly button in or out: Its been flat, and now the right corner is poking out. I think its a week or two before the whole thing pokes out.
What I miss/What I am looking forward to: What I missed? My doctor appointment on Wednesday. I managed to completely forget about it, oops :( Looking forward to February 22nd, when we have our next ultrasound, and peek at Guinevere!
Weekly Wisdom: Baby gulps down several ounces of amniotic fluid every day, both for nutrition and to practice swallowing and digesting. And, these days, those taste buds actually work! Studies show that after birth, babies respond best to tastes they've already had via amniotic fluid. Meaning, think about what you'd like your future child to eat as you prepare your own lunch.
Milestones: Over halfway.
Symptoms: Acid reflux is popping up at the weirdest times, and by the end of the day my back is KILLING me...but thats pretty much it. I have been so lucky.
Size of our baby: A banana.
Total weight gain/loss: Total gain: 2lb.
Maternity clothes: I officially can't button any non-maternity pants. I can still get all of them up (yay for no weight gain in thighs/butt!) but need a Bella Band to keep them pulled together. I much prefer my full panel maternity jeans though, or leggings.
Stretch marks: None.
Sleep: In the last week, I'm up to pee 2-5 times a night, and have trouble falling asleep again after.
Best moment this week: All of them :) I love being pregnant.
Movement: Yes!
Food cravings/aversions: Cherry slurpees and sugary breakfast cereal like Lucky Charms and Captain Crunch Berries...so bad. And when I decide I want something, I want it NOW!
Belly button in or out: Its been flat, and now the right corner is poking out. I think its a week or two before the whole thing pokes out.
What I miss/What I am looking forward to: What I missed? My doctor appointment on Wednesday. I managed to completely forget about it, oops :( Looking forward to February 22nd, when we have our next ultrasound, and peek at Guinevere!
Weekly Wisdom: Baby gulps down several ounces of amniotic fluid every day, both for nutrition and to practice swallowing and digesting. And, these days, those taste buds actually work! Studies show that after birth, babies respond best to tastes they've already had via amniotic fluid. Meaning, think about what you'd like your future child to eat as you prepare your own lunch.
Milestones: Over halfway.
Symptoms: Acid reflux is popping up at the weirdest times, and by the end of the day my back is KILLING me...but thats pretty much it. I have been so lucky.
My weekend with Android
Lots of random pictures with my cell phone this weekend....
While the dogs are constantly taking over my Snoogle, curled up in the corners, this was by far the weirdest sleeping position I've seen Kimchi in.
I had a really horrible morning on Saturday, when something I was really, REALLY excited about fell through, and my sweet husband took me out for cupcakes to cheer me up:
I spent a lot of time (and money!) at Ikea. One display I'm considering for storage in my office:
I made a lot of progress in decorating my new office - a sneak peek:
I was amazed by an alliance between Missoni and Pellegrino - now THAT is some stylish water!
And like always, Tyler and I spent every waking minute loving on these sweet dogs:
What did you do this weekend? I want to hear all about it!
While the dogs are constantly taking over my Snoogle, curled up in the corners, this was by far the weirdest sleeping position I've seen Kimchi in.
I had a really horrible morning on Saturday, when something I was really, REALLY excited about fell through, and my sweet husband took me out for cupcakes to cheer me up:
I spent a lot of time (and money!) at Ikea. One display I'm considering for storage in my office:
I made a lot of progress in decorating my new office - a sneak peek:
I was amazed by an alliance between Missoni and Pellegrino - now THAT is some stylish water!
And like always, Tyler and I spent every waking minute loving on these sweet dogs:
What did you do this weekend? I want to hear all about it!
Saturday, February 5, 2011
OOTD and Shoe Talk
On Tuesday, I had a doctor appointment. The usual in and out, whats your blood pressure, pee in this cup, lets check the heart rate sorta appointment. When my name was called, I followed the nurse back, and immediately was approached by two of the nurses.
I should preface this story with the fact that I am a high heel girl. I am far more comfortable in a pair of 4" stilettos than a pair of flats. I think from years of wearing heels, I've probably ruined my ligaments in my feet, and they just prefer to be at an angle. I've always been able to shop for hours in a pair of pumps without any problems. I really only choose flat shoes if I know I'll be outside on grass, in an area thats rough (like cobblestones), etc.
So the nurses came up to aw over my shoes. It appears that I've always managed to wear some pretty high and fabulous shoes at my appointments, and the women that work in the office now know me as "the girl with the shoes". They called over two more nurses, and the five of us chatted for a few minutes, before I was taken to my room.
The shoes I was wearing:
After a few minutes, the doctor came in, and proceeded to lecture me on my choice in footwear, and suggested that I find something more sensible to wear until after Guinevere's arrival.
Mostly amused, I turned to Facebook with a sassy post, remarking that I don't actually own any sensible shoes. Which, as far as winter goes, is pretty much true. I had several friends chime in, including mothers, all saying to rock the heels.
The next day, I called my regular doctor to explain, since I'd seen a new one at my appointment, and she said that as long as I felt steady and comfortable, she had no problem with it. I'm sure its a matter of time before my center of balance is out of whack, and I'll be turning to a shorter heel. But in the meantime? I'm not letting all these pretties go to waste.
I should preface this story with the fact that I am a high heel girl. I am far more comfortable in a pair of 4" stilettos than a pair of flats. I think from years of wearing heels, I've probably ruined my ligaments in my feet, and they just prefer to be at an angle. I've always been able to shop for hours in a pair of pumps without any problems. I really only choose flat shoes if I know I'll be outside on grass, in an area thats rough (like cobblestones), etc.
So the nurses came up to aw over my shoes. It appears that I've always managed to wear some pretty high and fabulous shoes at my appointments, and the women that work in the office now know me as "the girl with the shoes". They called over two more nurses, and the five of us chatted for a few minutes, before I was taken to my room.
The shoes I was wearing:
After a few minutes, the doctor came in, and proceeded to lecture me on my choice in footwear, and suggested that I find something more sensible to wear until after Guinevere's arrival.
Mostly amused, I turned to Facebook with a sassy post, remarking that I don't actually own any sensible shoes. Which, as far as winter goes, is pretty much true. I had several friends chime in, including mothers, all saying to rock the heels.
The next day, I called my regular doctor to explain, since I'd seen a new one at my appointment, and she said that as long as I felt steady and comfortable, she had no problem with it. I'm sure its a matter of time before my center of balance is out of whack, and I'll be turning to a shorter heel. But in the meantime? I'm not letting all these pretties go to waste.
Jeans: Old Navy Maternity Full Panel Jeggings
Tank: Target
Cardigan: NY and Company
Shoes: Charlotte Russe
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