I need help with picking out a stroller.
I plan to get a Graco Sungride Car Seat and the Snap and Go Stroller for when the baby is little - But that will only last for a little while - I am going to need another stroller after the baby grows out of the car seat and I need some suggestions please. I do not want to have to buy three different strollers - I want one that has it all and hopefully spend less than $ 300.
The things I am looking for in a stroller - is number one - it has to be lightweight and fold small - I have a Sonata and it has to fit in my trunk. I would perfer if the stroller reclines flat if possible for naps. I want a stroller that has a parent cup holder and a child tray - which can be removed - I just want to be able to walk around my neighborhood and go to the mall/outings with the stroller - so it does not have to be heavy duty. Also I would like it to last until the baby is at least a toddler.
Am I asking for too much in a stroller - is there a stroller out there that even exist with all of the things I want. Please recommend your stroller to me. Tell me what you like about it and what you dislike about it. All suggestions are welcomed.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Saturday, August 27, 2011
18 weeks
Thursday, August 25, 2011
30th Birthday
No Surprise Party or Dinner but still a nice day. My boss took me out to lunch and my old boss stopped by with flowers and a card for me. Then I stopped at my Godmother's house after work and she got me a candle (I love candles) and a gift card. I got home and my hunny took me out to dinner to my favorite place. Then he gave me a $ 200 gift card to Motherhood Maternity and a new Fall Coach Bag that he picked out himself. Plus he got me alot of goodies from a gluten free bakery. Then my cousin and his boyfriend came over and they bought me more flowers and candles and candy - all and all not a bad day - it was low key just like I wanted.
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Early Birthday Present
Rocker for the baby's room from my bestie!!! Bonus - it was on sale - $ 75 dollars off!!! Now we have all the furniture for the nursery - we just need to find out what we are having so we can get the paint, bedding and accessories and then it will be ready to put together - so exciting!!!
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Odds and Ends In Pictures
17 week bare belly picture
Baby's first present from my friend Dana
Presents from my friend Nicole
Friday, August 19, 2011
Nursery Purchase
I just could not resist - it was a little pricey - but it is too cute - I just had to get it - I am going to hang it over the dresser. I got it at Pottery Barn Kids Online and I cannot wait to get it in the mail!!!
We cleared out all the furniture last night - I started a new page tab for the nursery - I did take some pictures with all the stuff in it - the before pictures and tonight I will take some pictures of it empty - we hope to pull up the carpet this week coming up and work on the floors.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Anatomy Scan and Updates
I went to my OB yesterday and I have not gained any weight - they said if I do not gain some weight by 20 weeks that I will have to go to a nutritionist and be put on supplements. They said my gluten free diet may be affecting my weight gain - I do not eat much carbs - in fact I eat really really healthy - but I figure it is going to catch up with me soon enough and as long as the baby is growing and doing well that is all that really matters.
I also told my OB about the horrible experience I had with the high risk doctor - she said that they get alot of complaints about him. No surprise there. She said if I like I can go see another High Risk Doctor - but even if I do not they are still going to consider me high risk - she said better safe than sorry.
It even says it on my Anatomy Scan Form - they marked off High Risk. So my Anatomy Scan is set up for Thursday September 8th at 9:15 a.m. I cannot wait to see the baby again and find out the gender. John and I are taking the whole day off - we are going to go to the scan and then to breakfast and then go register!!!
I also had to set up a Fetal Echocardiogram - which is for Monday September 26th at 2:45 pm - they just want to check and make sure everything is good with the heart.
I am glad I get two more ultrasounds - I think I am going to set up a 3D/4D ultrasound around 30 weeks too.
John is taking a week off of work at the end of this month to get the nursery all ready - there is alot of work to be done in that room - I have already taken before pictures and I will post them all when it is finished. I already got the shades for the room and I am going to order the carpet tonight. I took my little childhood rocking chair to get recovered - so things are moving along.
I also told my OB about the horrible experience I had with the high risk doctor - she said that they get alot of complaints about him. No surprise there. She said if I like I can go see another High Risk Doctor - but even if I do not they are still going to consider me high risk - she said better safe than sorry.
It even says it on my Anatomy Scan Form - they marked off High Risk. So my Anatomy Scan is set up for Thursday September 8th at 9:15 a.m. I cannot wait to see the baby again and find out the gender. John and I are taking the whole day off - we are going to go to the scan and then to breakfast and then go register!!!
I also had to set up a Fetal Echocardiogram - which is for Monday September 26th at 2:45 pm - they just want to check and make sure everything is good with the heart.
I am glad I get two more ultrasounds - I think I am going to set up a 3D/4D ultrasound around 30 weeks too.
John is taking a week off of work at the end of this month to get the nursery all ready - there is alot of work to be done in that room - I have already taken before pictures and I will post them all when it is finished. I already got the shades for the room and I am going to order the carpet tonight. I took my little childhood rocking chair to get recovered - so things are moving along.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Pity Party
So my 30th birthday is in two weeks - August 24th and no one is doing anything for my brithday.
My mom always made a huge deal of birthdays - she said everyone should have a cake and at least one gift to open on their birthday. I miss her so much.
Since that is the way I was raised that is the way I feel so of course I make a huge deal out of those who are closest to me on their birthdays. For example, my co-worker turned 50 a couple of months ago and I got her three different presents that she wanted and took her out to dinner. My SIL turned 30 two years ago and I helped set up her whole party - I sent out the invites, made the centerpieces - decorated the hall - everything. My husband 30th birthday was 5 years ago and I had a huge party for him of about 50 people and had it catered and everything - he had no clue and finally - my best friend Ricky - he just turned 30 in June - I not only got him tickets to see Britney Spears in concert - I also surprised him with a leather jacket he had been eyeing and co-hosted his birthday party - again - senting out the invites - paying for the food, etc.
No one is doing anything for my birthday - and it makes me sad. I do not want something huge or anything like that - no party since I am pregnant but I told my husband it would be nice to have a dinner with some people just to celebrate. I was told by both my husband and by my best friend that they do not have any money to do anything for me. Yet my best friend is going down the shore for a week next Tuesday. I just feel hurt - I wish someone would make a little bit of a fuss - especially since it is the big 30!
My mom always made a huge deal of birthdays - she said everyone should have a cake and at least one gift to open on their birthday. I miss her so much.
Since that is the way I was raised that is the way I feel so of course I make a huge deal out of those who are closest to me on their birthdays. For example, my co-worker turned 50 a couple of months ago and I got her three different presents that she wanted and took her out to dinner. My SIL turned 30 two years ago and I helped set up her whole party - I sent out the invites, made the centerpieces - decorated the hall - everything. My husband 30th birthday was 5 years ago and I had a huge party for him of about 50 people and had it catered and everything - he had no clue and finally - my best friend Ricky - he just turned 30 in June - I not only got him tickets to see Britney Spears in concert - I also surprised him with a leather jacket he had been eyeing and co-hosted his birthday party - again - senting out the invites - paying for the food, etc.
No one is doing anything for my birthday - and it makes me sad. I do not want something huge or anything like that - no party since I am pregnant but I told my husband it would be nice to have a dinner with some people just to celebrate. I was told by both my husband and by my best friend that they do not have any money to do anything for me. Yet my best friend is going down the shore for a week next Tuesday. I just feel hurt - I wish someone would make a little bit of a fuss - especially since it is the big 30!
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
High Risk Consult - Major Fail
I went for my high risk consult yesterday and it went so badly - the guy was a total insensitive jerk.
First he questioned why I was even there - then he questioned everything I have done up until now.
He said there was no need for genetic testing to be done and that 20% of pregnancies end in miscarriage so I am just one of them and 15% of people have the same blood clotting disorder so I am just one of them as well - nothing special apparently.
He said he did not think I should be on Lovenox - he said that it is as effective as wearing a red hat. He said that there is so many studies and conflicting reports that it basically means it is useless when treating the kind of blood clotting disorder I have and I should go off of it.
He also said that I should not be on Zoloft - he said that any birth defeat damage I did has already happened in the first trimester anyway - he says I should go off of it now and then go back on after the baby is born.
Then he proceeded to talk about my miscarriage - as I am sure many of our readers know we decided not to find out what the sex of the last baby was. Well this jerk told me - he said that the baby was female and that he still think that there may have been problems with the baby - because when they test the tissue sometimes they get a bit of the mother's tissue as well and that may be why it came back normal. So I guess we had a daughter - thanks ass for telling me. Then he said the worse thing of the whole consult - he said it was IVF with crappy sperm - what do you expect.
So basically he said everything I was doing was wrong - if it was so wrong why did two different OB's, my RE and my Hemo doctor never have any problems with what I was doing?? If it is so wrong why did I lose the last baby and this baby so far is doing well??
I am not listening to anything he says - I am not going off the Zoloft or the Lovenox. He did say he wanted an echo heart ultrasound to determine if there is any heart problems with the baby from the Zoloft - so I will get that done - but I will not be seeing him again and I will not be going to a high risk doctor in connection with my OB either.
First he questioned why I was even there - then he questioned everything I have done up until now.
He said there was no need for genetic testing to be done and that 20% of pregnancies end in miscarriage so I am just one of them and 15% of people have the same blood clotting disorder so I am just one of them as well - nothing special apparently.
He said he did not think I should be on Lovenox - he said that it is as effective as wearing a red hat. He said that there is so many studies and conflicting reports that it basically means it is useless when treating the kind of blood clotting disorder I have and I should go off of it.
He also said that I should not be on Zoloft - he said that any birth defeat damage I did has already happened in the first trimester anyway - he says I should go off of it now and then go back on after the baby is born.
Then he proceeded to talk about my miscarriage - as I am sure many of our readers know we decided not to find out what the sex of the last baby was. Well this jerk told me - he said that the baby was female and that he still think that there may have been problems with the baby - because when they test the tissue sometimes they get a bit of the mother's tissue as well and that may be why it came back normal. So I guess we had a daughter - thanks ass for telling me. Then he said the worse thing of the whole consult - he said it was IVF with crappy sperm - what do you expect.
So basically he said everything I was doing was wrong - if it was so wrong why did two different OB's, my RE and my Hemo doctor never have any problems with what I was doing?? If it is so wrong why did I lose the last baby and this baby so far is doing well??
I am not listening to anything he says - I am not going off the Zoloft or the Lovenox. He did say he wanted an echo heart ultrasound to determine if there is any heart problems with the baby from the Zoloft - so I will get that done - but I will not be seeing him again and I will not be going to a high risk doctor in connection with my OB either.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Couple of Things
First - I miss my mama so so much - I wish she was here to help me through all of this and give me advice. My friend asked me this weekend how my mom carried her babies and I said I did not know - it sucks that I do not know how my mom carried or what happened to her during her pregnancies because that will also most likly happen to me. I have no motherly figure - like Aunts or Friends of my Mother or anything like that. I think of her so much more often now that I am pregnant and about to become a mother.
Second - we are going to order our furniture tonight - which I am super excited about.
Third - today was the first time a stranger said something to me about the baby - I guess you can really tell I am pregnant now - even though I have not gained a single pound yet - I sure do have a belly - he asked me when I was due - I was all excited that someone actually noticed and said something to me.
Fourth - I have a friend of mine or shall I say a so called friend who I found out was talking about me behind my back about me and my pregnancy and my baby - she said she is so sick of hearing about my baby and coach diaper bags - well if you are friends with me on facebook that is what my status is all about today. I feel so hurt - I have tried so long for this miracle and it is the best thing that has happened to me in my life and I want to talk about it and plan for the baby and pick out baby items and everything - all of the time. I wish people could just be happy for me.
Fifth and Last - thank you for all the advice - it really means alot to me - I do not have alot of women in my life and I can use all the advice - tips and tricks I can get - so please please keep them coming.
Second - we are going to order our furniture tonight - which I am super excited about.
Third - today was the first time a stranger said something to me about the baby - I guess you can really tell I am pregnant now - even though I have not gained a single pound yet - I sure do have a belly - he asked me when I was due - I was all excited that someone actually noticed and said something to me.
Fourth - I have a friend of mine or shall I say a so called friend who I found out was talking about me behind my back about me and my pregnancy and my baby - she said she is so sick of hearing about my baby and coach diaper bags - well if you are friends with me on facebook that is what my status is all about today. I feel so hurt - I have tried so long for this miracle and it is the best thing that has happened to me in my life and I want to talk about it and plan for the baby and pick out baby items and everything - all of the time. I wish people could just be happy for me.
Fifth and Last - thank you for all the advice - it really means alot to me - I do not have alot of women in my life and I can use all the advice - tips and tricks I can get - so please please keep them coming.
Monday, August 1, 2011
The Things No One Ever Talks About
Why is there no warnings - why is this stuff not in the baby books?
What I have learn so far about pregnancy.
1. You V can swell up - yup - pretty uncomfortable - it is all the blood flow apparently and totally normal.
2. You can throw up in your second trimester - oh no you though morning sickness was only for the first trimester - think again my friends.
3. It is difficult to sleep - especially if you are not use to sleeping on your sides. I love to sleep on my back but apparently that is bad for baby - so it is best to sleep on your sides - well do any of the baby books say that can cause horrible hip pain - I think not.
4. Indigestion - it can get so bad that you cannot lay down - I actually had to sleep sitting up on Saturday night.
5. Emotions - I cry so easily - over nothing - and when I say cry - I mean sob - like cannot breath crazy sobbing.
6. Cramps - I knew to expect cramps - but not all over and especially not down near the V - I thought they would be around my belly button area - nope the baby is still low right now - so as he grows - I get cramps low.
7. Round Litgment Pain - not fun - very painful - but luckily it does not last long at all - but beware - get up very slowly and turn in bed very slowly.
I know I have so much more to learn about my body during pregnancy and all the things I will go through - but I just wanted to put this out there for people who did not know.
Also all of you moms out there that read this blog - help a girl out - let me know what to expect - tell me the horrible things that are going to or can happen to me and my body.
What I have learn so far about pregnancy.
1. You V can swell up - yup - pretty uncomfortable - it is all the blood flow apparently and totally normal.
2. You can throw up in your second trimester - oh no you though morning sickness was only for the first trimester - think again my friends.
3. It is difficult to sleep - especially if you are not use to sleeping on your sides. I love to sleep on my back but apparently that is bad for baby - so it is best to sleep on your sides - well do any of the baby books say that can cause horrible hip pain - I think not.
4. Indigestion - it can get so bad that you cannot lay down - I actually had to sleep sitting up on Saturday night.
5. Emotions - I cry so easily - over nothing - and when I say cry - I mean sob - like cannot breath crazy sobbing.
6. Cramps - I knew to expect cramps - but not all over and especially not down near the V - I thought they would be around my belly button area - nope the baby is still low right now - so as he grows - I get cramps low.
7. Round Litgment Pain - not fun - very painful - but luckily it does not last long at all - but beware - get up very slowly and turn in bed very slowly.
I know I have so much more to learn about my body during pregnancy and all the things I will go through - but I just wanted to put this out there for people who did not know.
Also all of you moms out there that read this blog - help a girl out - let me know what to expect - tell me the horrible things that are going to or can happen to me and my body.
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