"Whatta man, Whatta man, Whatta mighty good man"- Salt & Peppa
I have always felt a little spoiled & babied by Hibdon. He's pretty good at the "giving me what I want" thing. I'm the first to admit my level of brattiness. He has always been great at just going with the flow. His Momma raised him right and his Daddy is the best example.
Now that I'm pregnant he's taken it to a whole new level. He doesn't let me exert too much effort. Last night as we are laying in bed, I told him just how fat I felt & that I was afraid to be entering the not so cute part of pregnancy. Of course he's the type to tell me how pretty no matter the circumstances. Maybe he's looking through rose-colored glass or maybe he's fibbing. Ill take it though.
Anyway, as I'm pregnant girl complaining he tells me not to worry about any of it. I have one job & that is to be pregnant. Take care of me and his little princess. I just loved that feeling. Now I know I have my to-do list, I know I have an actual job, and Lord knows Hibdon is pretty helpless at times, but hearing that brought a sense of relief to me.
I just have this one very important job right now. Just being pregnant. Pretty exciting. Salt & Peppa could add this to their jam.
Monday, January 21, 2013
One Job
"Whatta man, Whatta man, Whatta mighty good man"- Salt & Peppa
I have always felt a little spoiled & babied by Hibdon. He's pretty good at the "giving me what I want" thing. I'm the first to admit my level of brattiness. He has always been great at just going with the flow. His Momma raised him right and his Daddy is the best example.
Now that I'm pregnant he's taken it to a whole new level. He doesn't let me exert too much effort. Last night as we are laying in bed, I told him just how fat I felt & that I was afraid to be entering the not so cute part of pregnancy. Of course he's the type to tell me how pretty no matter the circumstances. Maybe he's looking through rose-colored glass or maybe he's fibbing. Ill take it though.
Anyway, as I'm pregnant girl complaining he tells me not to worry about any of it. I have one job & that is to be pregnant. Take care of me and his little princess. I just loved that feeling. Now I know I have my to-do list, I know I have an actual job, and Lord knows Hibdon is pretty helpless at times, but hearing that brought a sense of relief to me.
I just have this one very important job right now. Just being pregnant. Pretty exciting. Salt & Peppa could add this to their jam.
I have always felt a little spoiled & babied by Hibdon. He's pretty good at the "giving me what I want" thing. I'm the first to admit my level of brattiness. He has always been great at just going with the flow. His Momma raised him right and his Daddy is the best example.
Now that I'm pregnant he's taken it to a whole new level. He doesn't let me exert too much effort. Last night as we are laying in bed, I told him just how fat I felt & that I was afraid to be entering the not so cute part of pregnancy. Of course he's the type to tell me how pretty no matter the circumstances. Maybe he's looking through rose-colored glass or maybe he's fibbing. Ill take it though.
Anyway, as I'm pregnant girl complaining he tells me not to worry about any of it. I have one job & that is to be pregnant. Take care of me and his little princess. I just loved that feeling. Now I know I have my to-do list, I know I have an actual job, and Lord knows Hibdon is pretty helpless at times, but hearing that brought a sense of relief to me.
I just have this one very important job right now. Just being pregnant. Pretty exciting. Salt & Peppa could add this to their jam.
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Preggy Dreams
Well they have started. Pregnancy dreams/nightmares. I have heard about these. My friend Sta said she would have dreams in which she forgot to feed the baby or accidentally left the baby at home. Of course, she could not go back to sleep afterwards.
Thankfully, mine aren't very realistic. I've always been one to have crazy dreams, pretty can recreate the scary movie we just watched during my sleep cycle. So then I shoot straight up in bed panting & sometimes sweating. Early on Hibdon we jump to hold me & say "You're okay". Now it happens like clock work after a scary movie, he just holds out an arm for me to snuggle. I'm not sure he even opens his eyes, but reassures me that I'm okay.
Last night I dreamed that some bad man was after me & I had to get AnnaBella & Maddy out fast. While this was freaky there's a few satisfying things that I would like to look into about this dream.
1) I was holding AnnaBella in a bundled blanket as I saved her from the bad guy.
I think this shows my motherly instincts kicking in. Protecting my child from harm & still keeping her warm.
2) The blanket was pink.
Therefore the doctor is still right & she is a she, not a he.
3) Maddy dog was being rescued as well. I have this fear that Maddy's feelings are going to be hurt when AnnaBella is born. If your pup is like your child you would understand. From day 1, when speaking in Maddy terms I am Momma & Hibdon is Daddy. I know my heart will change things with AnnaBella, but right now this is what I have to compare it to.
I don't remember the outcome of the dream, if there was one. Instead of letting the scariness get to me, I'll focus on the positive. Baby & pup saved from the craziness. Chalk one up on motherhood instincts for me, Bob!
Thankfully, mine aren't very realistic. I've always been one to have crazy dreams, pretty can recreate the scary movie we just watched during my sleep cycle. So then I shoot straight up in bed panting & sometimes sweating. Early on Hibdon we jump to hold me & say "You're okay". Now it happens like clock work after a scary movie, he just holds out an arm for me to snuggle. I'm not sure he even opens his eyes, but reassures me that I'm okay.
Last night I dreamed that some bad man was after me & I had to get AnnaBella & Maddy out fast. While this was freaky there's a few satisfying things that I would like to look into about this dream.
1) I was holding AnnaBella in a bundled blanket as I saved her from the bad guy.
I think this shows my motherly instincts kicking in. Protecting my child from harm & still keeping her warm.
2) The blanket was pink.
Therefore the doctor is still right & she is a she, not a he.
3) Maddy dog was being rescued as well. I have this fear that Maddy's feelings are going to be hurt when AnnaBella is born. If your pup is like your child you would understand. From day 1, when speaking in Maddy terms I am Momma & Hibdon is Daddy. I know my heart will change things with AnnaBella, but right now this is what I have to compare it to.
I don't remember the outcome of the dream, if there was one. Instead of letting the scariness get to me, I'll focus on the positive. Baby & pup saved from the craziness. Chalk one up on motherhood instincts for me, Bob!
Friday, January 11, 2013
Healthy Wife, Healthy Life...errr Kind of
So I started this post last week, got busy & pregnancy brain set in. I have been meaning to finish it, but now I have to add my sinful behavior. It's way less impressive now.
I started out with the post below.....
I have heard if Momma Ain't Happy Ain't Nobdoy Happy & Happy Wife, Happy Life. Then I recently read a blog that said "Healthy Wife, Healthy Life". I thought I bet you can create a healthy dinner time & maybe even lunch for your husband, but you can't make is life healthier. We all have to decide that for ourselves. While I still agree with this mentality, I have an additional perspective. Our pastor talks often about a little decision in life that make a big change. I have been making little decisions for my pregnancy health & including Hibdon. Not by force, but more by his laziness. For example, he would just not eat breakfast or lunch. Lately, I have been making both of us protein, spinach & fruit packed smoothies every morning. I also make batches of egg whites with spinach & green onion in a muffin tin. This is our morning snack. I try to prepare us both a healthy veggie & protein packed lunch. Lastly, dinners have always been wholesome, but sometimes we eat out or I deep fry something. I've focused more on cooking better.
I've been hitting the gym almost every day at lunch. There's an elliptical that is always free & 30-45 minutes of music or reading is spent while I work on my cardio. Hibdon has always been fit & trim, but recently started working out. So all these little food choices have led to exercise & feeling great. Feeling so healthy in my first pregnancy.
So here's what I need to add today....
Work has been so busy I have missed the gym this week, I feel exhausted & I'm in major need of some water. We ran out of almond milk & boost on Wednesday. So I haven't drank a boost in three days & a protein smoothie in two. Last night we ate at RL & stuffed ourselves miserable. Now I feel even more like poo. Hibdon even asked me where the smoothie stuff is yesterday. He said he needed his daily smoothie. I've got to go to the store!! I need to be healthy & so does Hibdon.
PS I ate a maple long john this morning. I'm so ashamed. I just really need to confess that sugar sin.
I started out with the post below.....
I have heard if Momma Ain't Happy Ain't Nobdoy Happy & Happy Wife, Happy Life. Then I recently read a blog that said "Healthy Wife, Healthy Life". I thought I bet you can create a healthy dinner time & maybe even lunch for your husband, but you can't make is life healthier. We all have to decide that for ourselves. While I still agree with this mentality, I have an additional perspective. Our pastor talks often about a little decision in life that make a big change. I have been making little decisions for my pregnancy health & including Hibdon. Not by force, but more by his laziness. For example, he would just not eat breakfast or lunch. Lately, I have been making both of us protein, spinach & fruit packed smoothies every morning. I also make batches of egg whites with spinach & green onion in a muffin tin. This is our morning snack. I try to prepare us both a healthy veggie & protein packed lunch. Lastly, dinners have always been wholesome, but sometimes we eat out or I deep fry something. I've focused more on cooking better.
I've been hitting the gym almost every day at lunch. There's an elliptical that is always free & 30-45 minutes of music or reading is spent while I work on my cardio. Hibdon has always been fit & trim, but recently started working out. So all these little food choices have led to exercise & feeling great. Feeling so healthy in my first pregnancy.
So here's what I need to add today....
Work has been so busy I have missed the gym this week, I feel exhausted & I'm in major need of some water. We ran out of almond milk & boost on Wednesday. So I haven't drank a boost in three days & a protein smoothie in two. Last night we ate at RL & stuffed ourselves miserable. Now I feel even more like poo. Hibdon even asked me where the smoothie stuff is yesterday. He said he needed his daily smoothie. I've got to go to the store!! I need to be healthy & so does Hibdon.
PS I ate a maple long john this morning. I'm so ashamed. I just really need to confess that sugar sin.
21 weeks
Yesterday was our January appointment! 21 weeks, I know I am just over half way, but that means a lot. Being patient has never been a strength of mine. Whether its the thrill of meeting the little angel who will change my life or the anxiety of wanting this to all be complete (I don't do well with transition), I'm learning each day to trust God. I really have to ask myself..."What's the alternative, Bri?" I know it seems silly, but for control freaks like me, I need a reality check.
21 weeks has been great! I feel great. I weighed in & gained 13 lbs. I think that's normal. I'm trying to focus on healthy baby. My belly is so so so very tight. I hope this doesn't mean stretch marks. I lather palmers massage lotion on every morning & the night body butter every single night if stretch marks happen, it wasn't because I didn't try to prevent them. Thankfully, Big Brother has a machine in his office that can help with this. He owes me.
Our appointment was after a meeting with our financial advisor, Seth, who we just love. We made plans for AnnaBella. Reports were ran with her name. It's hard to not want her here when I see those things. It was a great meeting & our appointment was right on schedule. Dr. N got us in & out quickly. He's always is a great mood & kind of goofy. He makes the appointments fun. I had planned all day to use my 250mg of caffeine on that moment to have great pics of AnnaBella. She was moving & kicking like crazy when we were in the waiting room. I guess she finally found her comfy spot though.
By the time her image was on the screen she was breach. Just curled up in a little ball. Her feet & hands were blocking her pretty little face. Dr. N assured me there is absolutely no worry with her being breach right now. He looks at all her cute little bones, her organs & tried to get a face shot. He did study her brain for a little while, which he called perfect. Her cerebellum is very large, this controls her fine motor skills. Dr. N thought this would make her an outstanding athlete, Daddy was proud. I asked all my questions & we were on our way to a dinner date. I want to go back! I need more time. I want to spend hours with him showing me different parts of her. We keep just getting little tastes of her. I just want to gobble her up! Consume myself with her! Feb 5th is going to take FOREVER.
21 weeks has been great! I feel great. I weighed in & gained 13 lbs. I think that's normal. I'm trying to focus on healthy baby. My belly is so so so very tight. I hope this doesn't mean stretch marks. I lather palmers massage lotion on every morning & the night body butter every single night if stretch marks happen, it wasn't because I didn't try to prevent them. Thankfully, Big Brother has a machine in his office that can help with this. He owes me.
Our appointment was after a meeting with our financial advisor, Seth, who we just love. We made plans for AnnaBella. Reports were ran with her name. It's hard to not want her here when I see those things. It was a great meeting & our appointment was right on schedule. Dr. N got us in & out quickly. He's always is a great mood & kind of goofy. He makes the appointments fun. I had planned all day to use my 250mg of caffeine on that moment to have great pics of AnnaBella. She was moving & kicking like crazy when we were in the waiting room. I guess she finally found her comfy spot though.
By the time her image was on the screen she was breach. Just curled up in a little ball. Her feet & hands were blocking her pretty little face. Dr. N assured me there is absolutely no worry with her being breach right now. He looks at all her cute little bones, her organs & tried to get a face shot. He did study her brain for a little while, which he called perfect. Her cerebellum is very large, this controls her fine motor skills. Dr. N thought this would make her an outstanding athlete, Daddy was proud. I asked all my questions & we were on our way to a dinner date. I want to go back! I need more time. I want to spend hours with him showing me different parts of her. We keep just getting little tastes of her. I just want to gobble her up! Consume myself with her! Feb 5th is going to take FOREVER.
Thursday, January 10, 2013
These Girls
Dear Baby Girl,
I hope within my life I will be able to provide a good example of being a woman after God's heart. I pray that I will act in kindness & love to everyone, even on the bad days. I hope that when you become a women there will be traits from my characteristics you are proud to have. Something that I have been blessed with is a few girls to help me be who I am. Without these girls I would not be the same woman I am today. If you don't listen to any of my motherly advice, listen to this. Once you find a few girls like these, hold on & cherish your relationship. They are way too important to lose.
Tator: My all time person, I can tell her any & everything without one ounce of judgement. Now, there may be a few jokes & teasing about it later, but no judgment. She helps me laugh at myself, be proud of myself & encourages me to challenge myself. Tator has the most impressive endurance & dedication. She will be a wonderful example for your professional & educational life. She will also be a great example of being ground, but knowing there is always more. You need a Tator, everyone does.
Bill: She's one of the most impressive people I know. She can take a goal that seems too large to comprehend, make her goal & then turn around with a new more competitive goal. She has the most dedication to reach her goals & she does it all while being an amazing Momma & Wife. She's real, she never puts on a show for anyone. She's great at encouraging others to better themselves. Spend one day around her & you will feel like you need a new challenge.
Aunt Aub: I'm not sure if it rare to be such good friends with your SIL, but I couldn't imagine life without her. She is the most organized, put-together, over-achieving, slightly OCD person I know. She is also the most easy-going & fun person I know. I don't know how she can be all of those, but she is. No question. She is one of those friends that thinks of sweet things to do, say or text. She's up for just about anything. She will love you like no other. You will need your Aunt Aub. We can't live without her.
Aunt Sara Beth: She will walk through fire for her loved ones, laugh with her whole heart & run to your defense at any moment. I can vent about my day & it's never my fault, she always sees it my way. She is the biggest supporter you will have. I've never cared if I had a sister because of Aunt Sara Beth. She too likes to have fun, but she is always the best person to have a night in with. She makes everything fun. Like Aunt Aub, we need her.
God gave me these girls & I can't wait to share them with you. There's many others in my life that are so kind & sweet. You will probably play with their children, but none of my relationships compare as these four girls. I pray you have a few of these girls in your life. While you are finding them, I'll let you borrow mine.
Love you,
Momma
I hope within my life I will be able to provide a good example of being a woman after God's heart. I pray that I will act in kindness & love to everyone, even on the bad days. I hope that when you become a women there will be traits from my characteristics you are proud to have. Something that I have been blessed with is a few girls to help me be who I am. Without these girls I would not be the same woman I am today. If you don't listen to any of my motherly advice, listen to this. Once you find a few girls like these, hold on & cherish your relationship. They are way too important to lose.
Tator: My all time person, I can tell her any & everything without one ounce of judgement. Now, there may be a few jokes & teasing about it later, but no judgment. She helps me laugh at myself, be proud of myself & encourages me to challenge myself. Tator has the most impressive endurance & dedication. She will be a wonderful example for your professional & educational life. She will also be a great example of being ground, but knowing there is always more. You need a Tator, everyone does.
Bill: She's one of the most impressive people I know. She can take a goal that seems too large to comprehend, make her goal & then turn around with a new more competitive goal. She has the most dedication to reach her goals & she does it all while being an amazing Momma & Wife. She's real, she never puts on a show for anyone. She's great at encouraging others to better themselves. Spend one day around her & you will feel like you need a new challenge.
Aunt Aub: I'm not sure if it rare to be such good friends with your SIL, but I couldn't imagine life without her. She is the most organized, put-together, over-achieving, slightly OCD person I know. She is also the most easy-going & fun person I know. I don't know how she can be all of those, but she is. No question. She is one of those friends that thinks of sweet things to do, say or text. She's up for just about anything. She will love you like no other. You will need your Aunt Aub. We can't live without her.
Aunt Sara Beth: She will walk through fire for her loved ones, laugh with her whole heart & run to your defense at any moment. I can vent about my day & it's never my fault, she always sees it my way. She is the biggest supporter you will have. I've never cared if I had a sister because of Aunt Sara Beth. She too likes to have fun, but she is always the best person to have a night in with. She makes everything fun. Like Aunt Aub, we need her.
God gave me these girls & I can't wait to share them with you. There's many others in my life that are so kind & sweet. You will probably play with their children, but none of my relationships compare as these four girls. I pray you have a few of these girls in your life. While you are finding them, I'll let you borrow mine.
Love you,
Momma
Monday, January 7, 2013
Just a little pressure
Let's just talk about it.....
My road trip to crazy town this morning. So, I'm at work trying to wrap my head around this insanely large project that has been forgotten for years & now it's mine all mine. All the sudden AnnaBella is doing cartwheels in my tummy. She's just turning & turning. What happens next, yep another high anxiety moment. So I start stressing, thinking again 9 months is too long. Then I think of what if something is wrong with her? What if I'm not a good mom? You know the whole dang dog & pony show. I quickly send a text to Tator & Bill to say a prayer for me. I didn't even tell them why, I was just embarrassed.
Fast forward ten minutes, but what seemed like an eternity. I'm hot, sweating. Then I'm cold, put my sweater on. Finally, in my pregnant brain , I realize that my hormones must be blazing. I start to calm down. I get really busy with meeting after meeting & started to relax.
Then my sweet prego friend, Sta, decided she would join me for lunch tomorrow. She is literally due Friday. She is giddy! She rubbed off on me. I started to get giddy. We talked about us both having appointments on Thurs. We are so excited to get a visit with our little ones. The hormones took a new route to happy town.
Next, Mrs. D gives me a call to check-in on me. She's so sweet! I happened to be in a meeting & she left a voicemail. Probably the longest voicemail ever, but it was perfect. It's the kind that I will keep throughout my pregnancy. Next trip to crazy town I'll need it. She said great things about God is forming a new relationship with you, in you & through you. Days will be uncomfortable & tiring, but he won't bring you to it & not bring you through it. In her inspiring words she said..."We can't become diamonds without a little pressure". Man, that's good friend talk right there! I am making this my new mantra when I feel the heat is on. Whether its hormone driven craziness, sleep deprived baby feedings, large projects at work, volunteer projects that make you disgruntled & loads of unorganized housework just waiting to be tamed. Just take the pressure & become that sparkling beautiful diamond.
My road trip to crazy town this morning. So, I'm at work trying to wrap my head around this insanely large project that has been forgotten for years & now it's mine all mine. All the sudden AnnaBella is doing cartwheels in my tummy. She's just turning & turning. What happens next, yep another high anxiety moment. So I start stressing, thinking again 9 months is too long. Then I think of what if something is wrong with her? What if I'm not a good mom? You know the whole dang dog & pony show. I quickly send a text to Tator & Bill to say a prayer for me. I didn't even tell them why, I was just embarrassed.
Fast forward ten minutes, but what seemed like an eternity. I'm hot, sweating. Then I'm cold, put my sweater on. Finally, in my pregnant brain , I realize that my hormones must be blazing. I start to calm down. I get really busy with meeting after meeting & started to relax.
Then my sweet prego friend, Sta, decided she would join me for lunch tomorrow. She is literally due Friday. She is giddy! She rubbed off on me. I started to get giddy. We talked about us both having appointments on Thurs. We are so excited to get a visit with our little ones. The hormones took a new route to happy town.
Next, Mrs. D gives me a call to check-in on me. She's so sweet! I happened to be in a meeting & she left a voicemail. Probably the longest voicemail ever, but it was perfect. It's the kind that I will keep throughout my pregnancy. Next trip to crazy town I'll need it. She said great things about God is forming a new relationship with you, in you & through you. Days will be uncomfortable & tiring, but he won't bring you to it & not bring you through it. In her inspiring words she said..."We can't become diamonds without a little pressure". Man, that's good friend talk right there! I am making this my new mantra when I feel the heat is on. Whether its hormone driven craziness, sleep deprived baby feedings, large projects at work, volunteer projects that make you disgruntled & loads of unorganized housework just waiting to be tamed. Just take the pressure & become that sparkling beautiful diamond.
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