and here is the front shot as requested by E. :-) (you really can't see much from the front!)
Love,
Lisa and Sweetie Pea
we're 23!!
7.03.2010
yay! another Saturday comes. i think my belly is getting bigger. (fyi - the belt came off right after the picture. my stomach just can't stand to look cute! so sad.)
and here is the front shot as requested by E. :-) (you really can't see much from the front!)
Love,
Lisa and Sweetie Pea
and here is the front shot as requested by E. :-) (you really can't see much from the front!)
Love,
Lisa and Sweetie Pea
Thoughts from Haiti - Part II
6.30.2010
Conversations with friends, in class, and in my head also rocked my world.
You mean, like, are you serious? Real Christians enjoy alcohol and still consider themselves Christians?
You mean life under a dictator was all-around better than it is now?
You mean the US government really screwed some things up in their dealings with Haiti?
You mean, democracy isn't a one-size-fits-all government model?
The guys think that I was the one who told about the drugs? (I wasn't. I didn't have a clue.)
Being the minority sucks sometimes.
After what I've seen ... how can I live life like I did before?
The list goes on. I won't bore you with a comprehensive list, but merely to say, that when I say that my world was turned upside-down at 17, it really was. No wonder I was so confused for 3 years. It took 3 years to finally come to terms with who I was, who I was becoming, and how to relate to people again - with this new perspective.
When I talked to my colleague, she was still obviously reeling from what she had seen and learned. Sometimes we have to live in that struggle for an uncomfortable and uncertain amount of time in order to come out on the other side. And even still, the "other side" includes struggle and discomfort.
You mean, like, are you serious? Real Christians enjoy alcohol and still consider themselves Christians?
You mean life under a dictator was all-around better than it is now?
You mean the US government really screwed some things up in their dealings with Haiti?
You mean, democracy isn't a one-size-fits-all government model?
The guys think that I was the one who told about the drugs? (I wasn't. I didn't have a clue.)
Being the minority sucks sometimes.
After what I've seen ... how can I live life like I did before?
The list goes on. I won't bore you with a comprehensive list, but merely to say, that when I say that my world was turned upside-down at 17, it really was. No wonder I was so confused for 3 years. It took 3 years to finally come to terms with who I was, who I was becoming, and how to relate to people again - with this new perspective.
When I talked to my colleague, she was still obviously reeling from what she had seen and learned. Sometimes we have to live in that struggle for an uncomfortable and uncertain amount of time in order to come out on the other side. And even still, the "other side" includes struggle and discomfort.
Thoughts from Haiti - Part I
I should've wrote this post when I was fresh in my thoughts. I have this desire to articulate coherently (not a bad desire, mind you), but sometimes I think too much, don't write anything down, and then forget what I was thinking. Does that ever happen to you?
I was talking to a colleague about her trip to Haiti a few weeks ago - she was there for only 4 days, but I could tell that it was a life-perspective changer for her. These conversations invigorate me - challenge me - and remind me just how much I've learned. And then sometimes neglect to live.
Before this conversation, I was thinking. It feels wrong to say, but I feel like my life started after I moved to Haiti to live with my parents and lil' sister (who is beautiful and engaged and not so little anymore!).
Like I said, it feels wrong to say out loud, but I can't get away from it. I feel like I was living in a mist, in a half-life, in such a short sighted perspective. The environment, the things that mattered ... have so little to do with how I see life now. There was no opportunity (at least for me) to break outside of comfortable and see with different eyes.
Until Haiti.
It was before we actually went that I was stung with a hard truth.
Cisca, a Dutch friend, gently explained to me that maybe America wasn't what I'd been taught and sang about in patriotic songs and programs.
It wasn't.
And maybe everyone in the world doesn't want to come live in the US.
They don't.
And maybe, just maybe, America isn't the "greatest" country in the world.
It isn't.
Truly, this rocked my world. And it was only the beginning of world-rocking that would ensue.
I was talking to a colleague about her trip to Haiti a few weeks ago - she was there for only 4 days, but I could tell that it was a life-perspective changer for her. These conversations invigorate me - challenge me - and remind me just how much I've learned. And then sometimes neglect to live.
Before this conversation, I was thinking. It feels wrong to say, but I feel like my life started after I moved to Haiti to live with my parents and lil' sister (who is beautiful and engaged and not so little anymore!).
Like I said, it feels wrong to say out loud, but I can't get away from it. I feel like I was living in a mist, in a half-life, in such a short sighted perspective. The environment, the things that mattered ... have so little to do with how I see life now. There was no opportunity (at least for me) to break outside of comfortable and see with different eyes.
Until Haiti.
It was before we actually went that I was stung with a hard truth.
Cisca, a Dutch friend, gently explained to me that maybe America wasn't what I'd been taught and sang about in patriotic songs and programs.
It wasn't.
And maybe everyone in the world doesn't want to come live in the US.
They don't.
And maybe, just maybe, America isn't the "greatest" country in the world.
It isn't.
Truly, this rocked my world. And it was only the beginning of world-rocking that would ensue.
Icky update - the home stretch
hey friends, it's me. the sicky prego girl. who still has 17 more weeks to feel yucky. but shall i say, 17 weeks before they meet their little sweetie pea? yes, i much prefer the positive. she is dancing around like a little girl should. :-) however, when you sit up all night puking up nothing and are left with a massive pressure headache and both you and hubby are reminiscing about first trimester hyperemesis and possible going back to the hospital ... positive is a little further from your reach.
however, please note, I am writing this today. in the afternoon. NOT puking on the keyboard. i had a rough, rough day yesterday, had to leave work early, hardly was able to eat or drink anything ... and then spent the night by the toilet (well, it felt like it... i did sleep some) feeling like i had a rock in my esophagus. okay, okay, you get the point. thank you Jesus, I have been able to eat some, drink some and stop throwing up.
this is good. just hope that going back to work is in the future. near. like soon.
i called the dr and they said that I needed to go to the ER for fluids if I can't keep anything down. but as for now, I'm avoiding my millionth IV stick for now. *breathe in* *breath out*
thank you to the pray-ers in my life - I still need endurance for the home stretch. but, i am on it. amen and amen.
however, please note, I am writing this today. in the afternoon. NOT puking on the keyboard. i had a rough, rough day yesterday, had to leave work early, hardly was able to eat or drink anything ... and then spent the night by the toilet (well, it felt like it... i did sleep some) feeling like i had a rock in my esophagus. okay, okay, you get the point. thank you Jesus, I have been able to eat some, drink some and stop throwing up.
this is good. just hope that going back to work is in the future. near. like soon.
i called the dr and they said that I needed to go to the ER for fluids if I can't keep anything down. but as for now, I'm avoiding my millionth IV stick for now. *breathe in* *breath out*
thank you to the pray-ers in my life - I still need endurance for the home stretch. but, i am on it. amen and amen.
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...)
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