the momma and her baby belly.
the daddy and his the-USA-didn't-win-vs-Ghana sad face.
more to come!
Twenty two.
6.26.2010
:-)
the momma and her baby belly.
the daddy and his the-USA-didn't-win-vs-Ghana sad face.
more to come!
the momma and her baby belly.
the daddy and his the-USA-didn't-win-vs-Ghana sad face.
more to come!
oh my.
6.24.2010
do you think i could find a pattern to make these myself? ($33 is a bit much for our little budget)
HOW DARLING ARE THESE?! Click the pic to see Gracious May's website...
HOW DARLING ARE THESE?! Click the pic to see Gracious May's website...
Ew.
I met a lady at church on Sunday whose pregnancies were worse than mine has been. She was sicker than me (which is hard for me to imagine!) - thus, my "wow, i'm sick" was placed in a different light. Not that I'm having a pity party every day, but I'm not gonna lie. It's still been rough.
Especially the past week. I've gone only a few days without throwing up my breakfast (at least) and just. feel. rotten. I don't know if it's extra hormones pumping our little pumpkin up to 1lb or just being ornery, but it's been hard. So, if you pray, please pray for patience for me to get through this little bout of yucky again.
Thanks. :-)
Especially the past week. I've gone only a few days without throwing up my breakfast (at least) and just. feel. rotten. I don't know if it's extra hormones pumping our little pumpkin up to 1lb or just being ornery, but it's been hard. So, if you pray, please pray for patience for me to get through this little bout of yucky again.
Thanks. :-)
I've read...
... that you have to introduce and prepare your other children for arrival of a new baby. Well, Jackson is the only thing that comes close to our "other child" so I have involved him in the process.
And the winner is....!!!
Sa vre (it's true!) We have a daughter growing. Can't wait to meet her!! (And neither can Jackson!) :-)
And the winner is....!!!
Sa vre (it's true!) We have a daughter growing. Can't wait to meet her!! (And neither can Jackson!) :-)
not sure about the whole touching the belly thing.
6.15.2010
I ran across 10 comebacks for "When People Annoyingly Touch Your Belly". I liked about 8 of them. Enjoy. :-)
1. Careful, you’ll wake the baby!
2. If you think that’s something, you should feel my butt.
3. Be careful. It kicks.
5. My husband did it.
6. Hey, I’m not Buddha.
7. That'll be ten bucks.
8. Can I rub your belly now?
1. Careful, you’ll wake the baby!
2. If you think that’s something, you should feel my butt.
3. Be careful. It kicks.
5. My husband did it.
6. Hey, I’m not Buddha.
7. That'll be ten bucks.
8. Can I rub your belly now?
Officially Half Way.
6.13.2010
Amen, glory Hallelujah. :-) I am happy! 20 weeks and now *officially* on the count down. (I realize though, 40 is still a long way off, BUT STILL!) Around 10 oz. and 6-1/2 inches. Baby is getting big!
This Wednesday we find out what Baby is!! Boy or Girl? Girl or Boy? I am so super excited. If Baby decides not to cooperate this time, I am afraid that I will be sorely disappointed. I don't think I'll cry ... but I am very ready to buy cute little clothes. And plan the decor. And pick a name. And call Baby "him" or "her". Please pray that Baby is still doing well.
Jeremy and I *might* have felt Baby yesterday during the world cup game (USA vs. England). Is it a sign? Haha, an indication of a future soccer player? Jeremy might hope so. :-) But we don't know. Our child will be who he or she is. Anyway, it kind of felt like this pulsing sensation in one spot on my belly. But it wasn't my PULSE because it wasn't constant. And it kept going here and there in the same spot for quite awhile (not gas?) Maybe. I'm still not completely convinced. I'm excited to know for sure!!
Randoms: those jeans still fit (happy!). For everything else, I have a Be Band to hold up my unbottoned pants - esp because my stomach still hurts every day, it's just really uncomfortable to try to button pants over a belly that is just a little bit too big. I bought my only pair of shorts at Target last week - I am SUPER happy with this purchase - hopefully my only other maternity purchase. I'm trying to wear everything else until I absolutely can't. Hopefully that will be until October 30!! :-) And, I really need to eat healthier. Fruit please?!
Check back Wednesday for the big reveal!!
This Wednesday we find out what Baby is!! Boy or Girl? Girl or Boy? I am so super excited. If Baby decides not to cooperate this time, I am afraid that I will be sorely disappointed. I don't think I'll cry ... but I am very ready to buy cute little clothes. And plan the decor. And pick a name. And call Baby "him" or "her". Please pray that Baby is still doing well.
Jeremy and I *might* have felt Baby yesterday during the world cup game (USA vs. England). Is it a sign? Haha, an indication of a future soccer player? Jeremy might hope so. :-) But we don't know. Our child will be who he or she is. Anyway, it kind of felt like this pulsing sensation in one spot on my belly. But it wasn't my PULSE because it wasn't constant. And it kept going here and there in the same spot for quite awhile (not gas?) Maybe. I'm still not completely convinced. I'm excited to know for sure!!
Randoms: those jeans still fit (happy!). For everything else, I have a Be Band to hold up my unbottoned pants - esp because my stomach still hurts every day, it's just really uncomfortable to try to button pants over a belly that is just a little bit too big. I bought my only pair of shorts at Target last week - I am SUPER happy with this purchase - hopefully my only other maternity purchase. I'm trying to wear everything else until I absolutely can't. Hopefully that will be until October 30!! :-) And, I really need to eat healthier. Fruit please?!
Check back Wednesday for the big reveal!!
oh, the crafty things.
6.07.2010
i've done a bit of sewing lately in my sweltering (sweat shop?) craft room (a.k.a. our bedroom). but wasn't it worth it? here is a glimpse of a few things I've made.
first, purse kleenex holders. (for all you non-runny nosed or i-don't-cry people, this is irrelevant, but for allergy sufferers, rejoice!)
then, a six-pocket bag I've been puzzling over and planning for months.
i really like it! except it was supposed to be (in my head at least) diaper bag size. um, it's not. even. close. it's only about 12 inches wide ... so off to make another when I'm inspired to try again. but i learned good things to remember! (like remembering to line up all of the seams. OOPS!) :-)
that's all for this edition! come back soon. :-) (and thanks for reading)
first, purse kleenex holders. (for all you non-runny nosed or i-don't-cry people, this is irrelevant, but for allergy sufferers, rejoice!)
then, a six-pocket bag I've been puzzling over and planning for months.
i really like it! except it was supposed to be (in my head at least) diaper bag size. um, it's not. even. close. it's only about 12 inches wide ... so off to make another when I'm inspired to try again. but i learned good things to remember! (like remembering to line up all of the seams. OOPS!) :-)
that's all for this edition! come back soon. :-) (and thanks for reading)
almost half way!
6.06.2010
hey. :-) here is me and Baby, 19 weeks.
the Mister and I went to April's wedding yesterday. he doesn't like them so much. i do. :-) especially the dress and the cake. yes, siree.
(me & the bride)
i had a funny experience - the first time anyone (stranger) has commented on my belly. probably because my dress showed it off a little more - then i ate like a horse at the wedding. and it was 95 degrees outside and i was sucking down water.
the conversation went like this:
MAN: "so, I've gotten in trouble saying this before, but you ARE pregnant, aren't you?"
(*his adult daughter was grimacing and covering her face before he even said it.*)
ME, laughing: "you're in luck this time because I am. I don't really mind ... I'm actually excited that I'm showing!"
<>
I am going back to work part time tomorrow at my former (and current) employee, Integrity Management (Docs Who Care) and hoping that my stomach will behave and I will feel okay.
Some of my pregnancy details, in no certain order:
*Cravings have not been super frequent but included many fried potatoes (with lots of ketchup!) Chinese orange chicken and ice cream cones. And I really like eating meat. And Doritos. And pickles.
*I have been waking up almost every 2-3 hours to use the potty. This is supposed to happen in the 1st and 3rd trimesters, but who knows? Baby must be sitting on my bladder!
*I can't sleep on one side too long, and I have to adjust my tummy (even though it's not very big!). I mostly always feel a little bit sick laying down.
*Jeremy always comments about my "prego belly". It makes me laugh.
*I'm still working on getting my leg strength and muscles back into a bit more shape. Long walks at the dog park and leisurely bike rides around the neighborhood are helping.
*I try not to talk about "my pregnancy" too much in conversation with friends. Unfortunately, it ends up coming up a lot.
*I woke up early on Saturday and decided to scout out some garage sales for vintage treasures and anything baby-neutral I could find. I found some vintage-y stuff (will post!) but it was either VERY girly stuff or VERY boy stuff. Nothing in between. I was so tempted to buy the 50-cent pink onesies, but I refrained. Please, applaud. There is nothing like waiting and wanting to know what he/she is!! 9 days until we know. :-)
*We both worry if the baby is okay. I haven't felt movement yet - only laid on the couch imagining that the tickles in my tummy are the baby. But every time we go to the doctor and have an ultrasound, the heart is beating and Baby is moving. And I still feel sick to my stomach pretty much every day - not that that means everything is okay, but it does mean that I'm still pregnant! Hormones. Gotta love 'em. (Or not.)
*We are happy that half-way is almost here. Woo hoo!
the Mister and I went to April's wedding yesterday. he doesn't like them so much. i do. :-) especially the dress and the cake. yes, siree.
(me & the bride)
i had a funny experience - the first time anyone (stranger) has commented on my belly. probably because my dress showed it off a little more - then i ate like a horse at the wedding. and it was 95 degrees outside and i was sucking down water.
the conversation went like this:
MAN: "so, I've gotten in trouble saying this before, but you ARE pregnant, aren't you?"
(*his adult daughter was grimacing and covering her face before he even said it.*)
ME, laughing: "you're in luck this time because I am. I don't really mind ... I'm actually excited that I'm showing!"
<
I am going back to work part time tomorrow at my former (and current) employee, Integrity Management (Docs Who Care) and hoping that my stomach will behave and I will feel okay.
Some of my pregnancy details, in no certain order:
*Cravings have not been super frequent but included many fried potatoes (with lots of ketchup!) Chinese orange chicken and ice cream cones. And I really like eating meat. And Doritos. And pickles.
*I have been waking up almost every 2-3 hours to use the potty. This is supposed to happen in the 1st and 3rd trimesters, but who knows? Baby must be sitting on my bladder!
*I can't sleep on one side too long, and I have to adjust my tummy (even though it's not very big!). I mostly always feel a little bit sick laying down.
*Jeremy always comments about my "prego belly". It makes me laugh.
*I'm still working on getting my leg strength and muscles back into a bit more shape. Long walks at the dog park and leisurely bike rides around the neighborhood are helping.
*I try not to talk about "my pregnancy" too much in conversation with friends. Unfortunately, it ends up coming up a lot.
*I woke up early on Saturday and decided to scout out some garage sales for vintage treasures and anything baby-neutral I could find. I found some vintage-y stuff (will post!) but it was either VERY girly stuff or VERY boy stuff. Nothing in between. I was so tempted to buy the 50-cent pink onesies, but I refrained. Please, applaud. There is nothing like waiting and wanting to know what he/she is!! 9 days until we know. :-)
*We both worry if the baby is okay. I haven't felt movement yet - only laid on the couch imagining that the tickles in my tummy are the baby. But every time we go to the doctor and have an ultrasound, the heart is beating and Baby is moving. And I still feel sick to my stomach pretty much every day - not that that means everything is okay, but it does mean that I'm still pregnant! Hormones. Gotta love 'em. (Or not.)
*We are happy that half-way is almost here. Woo hoo!
18 and growing.
5.30.2010
Heyyy!! Happy long weekend everyone!
Here I am at 18 weeks (please excuse the sickly tired face, I really am doing okay) - grow baby grow! Only 2-1/2 more weeks until we find out if our little Shunky is a boy or girl.
We're excited.
Here I am at 18 weeks (please excuse the sickly tired face, I really am doing okay) - grow baby grow! Only 2-1/2 more weeks until we find out if our little Shunky is a boy or girl.
We're excited.
pretty things - 1st edition
5.25.2010
some pretty things around my house recently...
(pretty vintage things for my imaginary Etsy shop.)
(pretty anniversary things post-celebrations.)
(pretty natural thing from my very own garden - baby basil & my first ripe strawberries!)
(pretty vintage things for my imaginary Etsy shop.)
(pretty anniversary things post-celebrations.)
(pretty natural thing from my very own garden - baby basil & my first ripe strawberries!)
May 24, 2010
5.23.2010
tomorrow we're celebrating the day we said "i do" 2 years ago. i've had 2 years with a really great guy. after a yummy meal out on saturday, we took the chance to get some :family: photos.
(the furry boy was behaving quite well, so you'll see that we took our chance to pose with him too.)
gotta love the candids! (even an adorably photogenic puppy can have not-cute pictures. see below. hehe!)
Love you, Mr.!
17 going on 40.
:-)
week 17! (and, for the record: no, Jeremy, I'm NOT sticking it out ... even though I still could use all the help I can get looking pregnant.)
week 17! (and, for the record: no, Jeremy, I'm NOT sticking it out ... even though I still could use all the help I can get looking pregnant.)
a boy or a girl?
5.19.2010
what do you think?! we're taking bets. ;-)
I lie. Actually we aren't.
Babe decided that 16 1/2 weeks was too early to make the gender call. First the cord was in the way, then the Little Critter decided to stick a hand right there.
Modest Girl?
Typical Boy?
Not sure yet! We will find out (hopefully, provided Babe cooperates) on June 16 at 20 1/2 weeks. Stay tuned 'til then!
2 parental captions, Photograph 1:
1.
"Jeremy, I only see 4 fingers!"
"Just like Bart Simpson!"
(insert laughing. Jeremy comes over to peer at the picture.)
"Lisa, there is a THUMB."
"Oh."
2.
"Jeremy, so what do you think it is?"
(very swiftly) "I think it's a boy, now."
"Oh really?" (raised eyebrows) "How's that?"
"The face. It looks like a boy."
(me, snorting...)
I lie. Actually we aren't.
Babe decided that 16 1/2 weeks was too early to make the gender call. First the cord was in the way, then the Little Critter decided to stick a hand right there.
Modest Girl?
Typical Boy?
Not sure yet! We will find out (hopefully, provided Babe cooperates) on June 16 at 20 1/2 weeks. Stay tuned 'til then!
2 parental captions, Photograph 1:
1.
"Jeremy, I only see 4 fingers!"
"Just like Bart Simpson!"
(insert laughing. Jeremy comes over to peer at the picture.)
"Lisa, there is a THUMB."
"Oh."
2.
"Jeremy, so what do you think it is?"
(very swiftly) "I think it's a boy, now."
"Oh really?" (raised eyebrows) "How's that?"
"The face. It looks like a boy."
(me, snorting...)
Sweet 16, baby.
5.15.2010
We surprised my parents (his idea - SUPER!) this weekend by driving "up the street" six hours. Jeremy wanted to get away from KC, but we weren't sure how my motion sickness and tummy would handle it.
Ends up I handled it perfectly! :-) Much to everyone's happiness. Esp. mine. Yay for fun weekends. Jeremy and Dad are out shooting and fishing and Mom and I are going for breakfast and maybe hit a few garage sales.
:-) 16 weeks, we are!
Week 15
5.10.2010
My goal is to post the week-by-week belly shots by the end of each weekend. Failure this weekend.
(Am I getting any bigger? Am I? Am I?)
My excuse this weekend is that I just felt yuck yesterday. Actually, I felt pretty good when I woke up, but riding 1/2 hour to church both ways and some other tummy issues (thank you Zofran - I hope I can get rid of you soon!) had me feeling icky. But lately "icky" is so much more tolerable than 7 weeks ago. SO. MUCH. MORE.
It's like comparing the "cures". My cure lately is lying on the couch, resting (still able to eat and drink and walk around). My cure 7 weeks ago was lying in a hospital bed (not able to do much of anything). So, really, it's good.
And, I had a great day on Saturday, complete with garage sale-ing (a.k.a. treasure hunting) with my honey, beautiful sunshine, and seeing Molly at her graduation open house. Not to mention eating BBQ and drinking water and feeling good about it! :-) Despite how great it was, I think I overdid myself and felt it on Sunday, but I'm okay with that.
16 weeks coming soon - and an ultrasound picture!
"Jeremy, the baby DOES have arms and legs now (not to mention other parts too!)."
(Am I getting any bigger? Am I? Am I?)
My excuse this weekend is that I just felt yuck yesterday. Actually, I felt pretty good when I woke up, but riding 1/2 hour to church both ways and some other tummy issues (thank you Zofran - I hope I can get rid of you soon!) had me feeling icky. But lately "icky" is so much more tolerable than 7 weeks ago. SO. MUCH. MORE.
It's like comparing the "cures". My cure lately is lying on the couch, resting (still able to eat and drink and walk around). My cure 7 weeks ago was lying in a hospital bed (not able to do much of anything). So, really, it's good.
And, I had a great day on Saturday, complete with garage sale-ing (a.k.a. treasure hunting) with my honey, beautiful sunshine, and seeing Molly at her graduation open house. Not to mention eating BBQ and drinking water and feeling good about it! :-) Despite how great it was, I think I overdid myself and felt it on Sunday, but I'm okay with that.
16 weeks coming soon - and an ultrasound picture!
"Jeremy, the baby DOES have arms and legs now (not to mention other parts too!)."
Number Two!!
5.01.2010
No. There really is only one baby in there. But with that babe I'm in my second trimester as of today!!
Here is "the bump", week 4 or 5. (I know, there is no bump there, but I'm calling it that. So you have something to compare to.)
And here are we today! Week 14. I think we're making progress. What do you think? :-)
And here is our latest photo of Baby Shunk at 9 weeks. It's been about 5 weeks since then, so Baby should be looking more and more human! Here he/she is 2.6 centimeters - TINY! Now, he/she should be 3-1/2 inches or so. Next sonogram is 16 weeks, so I'll share more pictures then!
Dear Jesus, please make the nausea go away. For good. Love, Lisa
Here is "the bump", week 4 or 5. (I know, there is no bump there, but I'm calling it that. So you have something to compare to.)
And here are we today! Week 14. I think we're making progress. What do you think? :-)
And here is our latest photo of Baby Shunk at 9 weeks. It's been about 5 weeks since then, so Baby should be looking more and more human! Here he/she is 2.6 centimeters - TINY! Now, he/she should be 3-1/2 inches or so. Next sonogram is 16 weeks, so I'll share more pictures then!
Dear Jesus, please make the nausea go away. For good. Love, Lisa
Yes, it's true.
4.28.2010
Hello friends!
If you've come here from Facebook or via email, welcome!! So glad you stopped by. If you are wondering if what I'm going to announce is that Baby Shunk is on the way ... you would be right!
I'm 13.5 weeks pregnant with Baby and so far everything is going well. Unless, of course, you factor in that I've been sicker than 99.5% of all pregnant women this first trimester. But if we just talk Baby, as far as we know, he/she is doing great! Heartbeat is strong and we've seen him/her on the sonogram screen as a little 2.6cm blip growing normally. Should be the size of a peach this week.
Saturday I start into the 2nd trimester! Glory, hallelujah. I'm praying that with that comes relief from the annoying nausea that's still holding on.
Wait, let me back up.
((So, this ISN'T my pregnancy blog, although it will probably be updated until October mostly that way. Yes! Due date: October 30, 2010."Why?" you might ask. "Well," I would say, "I have two friends who've left me for Asia, several friends in Europe, and plenty of family who won't be able to see the progress in the next few months." Mostly, it's for them, but if you wish to follow, please do! I'll write for you too. :-) And, if you live anywhere in the Midwest and want to swing by Kansas City on your way somewhere to see the baby belly, feel free. But don't come yet. I don't have anything to show.))
So I've been diagnosed with hyperemesis of pregnancy, and frankly, it stinks. I've spent 6 of the last 7 weeks throwing up, force feeding, and crying miserable because I've been so sick. It's been sort of like a bad stomach flu combined with motion sickness and a migraine without the headache. I couldn't eat, drink, read, write, watch tv, get online, or sometimes even talk without being horribly sick. 8 days of March were spent in the hospital getting IV fluid and nutrition. 10 lbs gone off my already thin frame.
All of that to say, I do believe I am finally on the mend. I did have to quit work for 2 months - something a bit stressful on our family and finances, but I'm hoping to go back mid-May. I still am working on building up my ability to be in front of a computer for several hours (something my job requires) without feeling too sick and my stamina. But I am feeling 350% better and I'm up 6 pounds. I'm able to eat and drink fluids on my own and get around the house well. I've even been cooking and doing the dishes.
So, this post is more about me than the Baby, but that's been the story. One day we'll look back and it will be only that: a story. I will feel normal, be able to run around and go-go-go and ride in the car without thinking twice.
As for now... I am contemplating everything I take for granted while I feel well. Many of us do. But more on that later.
So as for now, we've made Baby public. :-) Ask all the questions you'd like. (And yes, pictures will be posted shortly).
If you've come here from Facebook or via email, welcome!! So glad you stopped by. If you are wondering if what I'm going to announce is that Baby Shunk is on the way ... you would be right!
I'm 13.5 weeks pregnant with Baby and so far everything is going well. Unless, of course, you factor in that I've been sicker than 99.5% of all pregnant women this first trimester. But if we just talk Baby, as far as we know, he/she is doing great! Heartbeat is strong and we've seen him/her on the sonogram screen as a little 2.6cm blip growing normally. Should be the size of a peach this week.
Saturday I start into the 2nd trimester! Glory, hallelujah. I'm praying that with that comes relief from the annoying nausea that's still holding on.
Wait, let me back up.
((So, this ISN'T my pregnancy blog, although it will probably be updated until October mostly that way. Yes! Due date: October 30, 2010."Why?" you might ask. "Well," I would say, "I have two friends who've left me for Asia, several friends in Europe, and plenty of family who won't be able to see the progress in the next few months." Mostly, it's for them, but if you wish to follow, please do! I'll write for you too. :-) And, if you live anywhere in the Midwest and want to swing by Kansas City on your way somewhere to see the baby belly, feel free. But don't come yet. I don't have anything to show.))
So I've been diagnosed with hyperemesis of pregnancy, and frankly, it stinks. I've spent 6 of the last 7 weeks throwing up, force feeding, and crying miserable because I've been so sick. It's been sort of like a bad stomach flu combined with motion sickness and a migraine without the headache. I couldn't eat, drink, read, write, watch tv, get online, or sometimes even talk without being horribly sick. 8 days of March were spent in the hospital getting IV fluid and nutrition. 10 lbs gone off my already thin frame.
All of that to say, I do believe I am finally on the mend. I did have to quit work for 2 months - something a bit stressful on our family and finances, but I'm hoping to go back mid-May. I still am working on building up my ability to be in front of a computer for several hours (something my job requires) without feeling too sick and my stamina. But I am feeling 350% better and I'm up 6 pounds. I'm able to eat and drink fluids on my own and get around the house well. I've even been cooking and doing the dishes.
So, this post is more about me than the Baby, but that's been the story. One day we'll look back and it will be only that: a story. I will feel normal, be able to run around and go-go-go and ride in the car without thinking twice.
As for now... I am contemplating everything I take for granted while I feel well. Many of us do. But more on that later.
So as for now, we've made Baby public. :-) Ask all the questions you'd like. (And yes, pictures will be posted shortly).
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