I went to my appointment today and, after waiting to see the doctor for about 20 minutes, all he did was listen to the heartbeat! I was very disappointed to say the least, but it was still nice to have a reminder that there is actually something that's alive in there. I know I'll regret saying this during the cusp of summer when I'm huge, but I just wish I was showing with clothes on! I just look fat.
But, the good news is that next Thursday I get to see if I can find out what baby S is!! I hope more than anything they can tell, because there's nothing I'd love more than to be able to go baby shopping over break... but we'll see. I'm not holding my breath!
I bought my first tube of Palmer's Cocoa Butter for Stretch Marks today, and the coordinating body butter, and the cashier told me she uses it and it's like magic... except she told me she just uses it because she ate too much and got huge red stretch marks just from getting fat... and then I made it even more awkward by saying I'm using it for prevention because I'm pregnant... and she just smiled. OOPs 0:)
I can't wait to take a shower tomorrow morning and slather it all over my belly, ass, and boobs... never been more excited about lotioning or cocoa butter!
Well, I'm currently supposed to be working for my college's newspaper and uploading stories to our online site... or doing this rough draft for my English class. Or perusing Twitter.
I'll probably be writing more tomorrow, because I actually started my scrapbook process (as much as I possibly can with no pictures or information about the baby) and I'm eager to share what I've come up with so far!
Ta-Ta!
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Obsessed with Baby Books
I've been lurking Pinterest for a totaled amount of three hours now, looking for baby book ideas and scrapbook ideas, scouring the blogs the pins lead to, and then following links to awesome websites that make me wish it was August even more, so that I can start all the fun picture taking and memory-building things. I've always wanted to create a scrapbook or picture book, or some neat little publication of my own- and now I have the best excuse, and the perfect subject matter!
My only problem is that I think I'm just my worst critic, because I suddenly feel like looking at all the neat, professional looking baby books people have created, makes me feel so untalented and un-creative, when I have never thought this to be the case before. I am suddenly realizing I am not a photographer, I don't know how to use all these crazy programs to create the books, and I just have no cute theme ideas!
I do know a lot about Illustrator and Photoshop, but I'm realizing that for most of the sites that print the books, that's not how you make the pages... hmm... so, I'm going to have to think a little more about this whole thing, and stop doubting myself, because I know I can do just as good of a job as the people that basically do this type of thing for a living. I can do it for my baby!
Plus, I need to invest in a new camera- mine has been missing for a few years now. Dom and I wanted to buy one anyways, because he is really keen on making a short video or movie for the baby about us, where we are talking to him or her, and telling them about us- just as a reminder to the future us or future baby that we were cool at one time! (Just in case we fall into that un-cool parent trap).
Food for thought!
Meanwhile, I finally have a little bump! Some days it really looks big, and some days not so much, so it might just be dependent on what I ate the night before, or whatever. But I like when people tell me it is indeed a baby that'e in there- not just caf food! Ick!
My only problem is that I think I'm just my worst critic, because I suddenly feel like looking at all the neat, professional looking baby books people have created, makes me feel so untalented and un-creative, when I have never thought this to be the case before. I am suddenly realizing I am not a photographer, I don't know how to use all these crazy programs to create the books, and I just have no cute theme ideas!
I do know a lot about Illustrator and Photoshop, but I'm realizing that for most of the sites that print the books, that's not how you make the pages... hmm... so, I'm going to have to think a little more about this whole thing, and stop doubting myself, because I know I can do just as good of a job as the people that basically do this type of thing for a living. I can do it for my baby!
Plus, I need to invest in a new camera- mine has been missing for a few years now. Dom and I wanted to buy one anyways, because he is really keen on making a short video or movie for the baby about us, where we are talking to him or her, and telling them about us- just as a reminder to the future us or future baby that we were cool at one time! (Just in case we fall into that un-cool parent trap).
Food for thought!
Meanwhile, I finally have a little bump! Some days it really looks big, and some days not so much, so it might just be dependent on what I ate the night before, or whatever. But I like when people tell me it is indeed a baby that'e in there- not just caf food! Ick!
16 Weeks!
I wish I had a camera, and someone to take those cute belly pictures of me, where I'm wearing the same thing every week, so I can put them in the future baby book... But... This isn't possible. Maybe I can figure something out, because it would make a really cute page in the beginning of the book where I can talk about before baby is born. Hmph! I hate being in college for this... I'd love more than anything to just be home with my family!
This past weekend I did get to go home, though, and spend some much needed time with them, and Dom. It was really a wonderful weekend. I didn't leave my house except to go pick something out for dinner Saturday night! It was glorious! Dom and I talked about the baby more, and he was so sweet to me all weekend. He practically waited on me hand and foot, rubbing my belly and my feet, and he did my makeup for me both Saturday and Sunday mornings (he-he). And we gave each other manicures! He's gonna be a great daddy even if it is a girl!
My next appointment is tomorrow afternoon, at which I get to make an appointment to find out what baby Sedlak is! I'm dying to know if my inklings are correct! I'm really hoping they will agree to try next Friday, on my eighteen week mark, so I don't have to wait until after spring break to find out! I really want to be able to go shopping and buy something either boy-ish or girl-ish! But, I have a feeling they're going to make me wait..
That's all for now!
Thursday, February 16, 2012
I made my first mommy purchase today!
So, I'm not even really showing, but I've definitely gained some weight in the belly area and quite possibly the hip area, too, and for the first time in quite some weeks I attempted to wear a pair of jeans other than my stretchy jeggings. Well... after having them on for a half an hour, I unbuttoned and unzipped them halfway down and pulled my shirt over the top, and continued to wear them that way the whole day.
Today, I was online browsing, and saw that Old Navy was having a maternity sale, so I started looking at the jeans again, thinking of whether or not I should buy a pair soon. So, I found a few pairs I liked and read the reviews, and ended up purchasing the "Maternity smooth-panel skinny jeans". I never buy anything online, but I decided to go ahead and buy them- along with 2 of their vintage wash v-neck t's because they're AMAZING! So, we'll see how they turn out.
I've had my eye on some other things on the ON website ever since I started browsing a few weeks ago, and there is the most adorable "Z is for Zebra" collection that is pretty gender neutral. And the best thing is- it's all on sale! I don't find out the gender of my baby for a few weeks, but I've been dying to buy something cute, so I went for it. I bought the seriously adorable Zebra Critter Hoodie and Pants Set, with little ears and a zebra mane on the hood, a little long sleeve onesie with a zebra on it, and a matching cotton sleeping hat with little ears and baby zebra print.
I'm really excited to get them in the mail! They're my first baby clothing purchases!
Well, I have more to write, but it's been a long day and I'm sooo ready for bed.... Goodnight for now!
Today, I was online browsing, and saw that Old Navy was having a maternity sale, so I started looking at the jeans again, thinking of whether or not I should buy a pair soon. So, I found a few pairs I liked and read the reviews, and ended up purchasing the "Maternity smooth-panel skinny jeans". I never buy anything online, but I decided to go ahead and buy them- along with 2 of their vintage wash v-neck t's because they're AMAZING! So, we'll see how they turn out.
I've had my eye on some other things on the ON website ever since I started browsing a few weeks ago, and there is the most adorable "Z is for Zebra" collection that is pretty gender neutral. And the best thing is- it's all on sale! I don't find out the gender of my baby for a few weeks, but I've been dying to buy something cute, so I went for it. I bought the seriously adorable Zebra Critter Hoodie and Pants Set, with little ears and a zebra mane on the hood, a little long sleeve onesie with a zebra on it, and a matching cotton sleeping hat with little ears and baby zebra print.
I'm really excited to get them in the mail! They're my first baby clothing purchases!
Well, I have more to write, but it's been a long day and I'm sooo ready for bed.... Goodnight for now!
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
It's a little early....
But one of the first things me and Dom started talking about was baby names, and even before getting pregnant we've had the "hypothetical" conversation. We liked Eli for a boy and Eden for a girl. But, in recent weeks I revisited a name that I have been obsessed with ever since I read the "Flowers in the Attic" series several years ago- Julian.
It's such a sexy, artsy, beautiful name, and has even moved up the popular baby names lists! So, I've been obsessed, and Dom (of course) absolutely hated the name. He "hates 'J' names, and said it's a 'gay' name. But, every day I have been nagging at him about the name, and today, I called him, and after wishing me a Happy Valentine's Day, said he felt bad because we didn't do gifts, but that he came up with "the most perfect gift".
"I want you to name the baby Julian," he said. Oh my god, I was smiling so hard while walking back from class that people probably thought I was insane. But I was really that happy! No gift could have been better than that.
Now, it's early considering I have a few weeks to figure out what gender it actually is, but I've had that motherly/womanly intuition that it's a boy ever since the second I found out I was pregnant. So, boy names are obviously a priority. I don't care if it's a boy or a girl, but I would seriously be shocked if it was a girl. I just can't wait to find out so I can buy something!!
It's such a sexy, artsy, beautiful name, and has even moved up the popular baby names lists! So, I've been obsessed, and Dom (of course) absolutely hated the name. He "hates 'J' names, and said it's a 'gay' name. But, every day I have been nagging at him about the name, and today, I called him, and after wishing me a Happy Valentine's Day, said he felt bad because we didn't do gifts, but that he came up with "the most perfect gift".
"I want you to name the baby Julian," he said. Oh my god, I was smiling so hard while walking back from class that people probably thought I was insane. But I was really that happy! No gift could have been better than that.
Now, it's early considering I have a few weeks to figure out what gender it actually is, but I've had that motherly/womanly intuition that it's a boy ever since the second I found out I was pregnant. So, boy names are obviously a priority. I don't care if it's a boy or a girl, but I would seriously be shocked if it was a girl. I just can't wait to find out so I can buy something!!
Thursday, February 9, 2012
A Mommy Survey
My estimated due date is: August 10!
The baby is the size of: a lemon! (According to babycenter.com)
So far, I’ve gained: About 8 pounds!
My sleep habits: are terrible, between noisy "floor-mates" in my dorm, and heat fluctuations in my room, and also thanks to crazy dreams and mid-night hunger!
My eating habits: whatever doesn't give me heartburn! (Mostly toast and steamed vegetables, FRUIT, and salad from the cafeteria)
My exercise habits: walking up and down 3 floors of stairs to get to my room, and the 10 minute walk across campus multiple times every day are enough for me!
My wardrobe: Yogas and leggings- no different from any other college student!
The baby’s movements: nothing yet at just 14 weeks!
I feel: slow, tired, and either hungry or overstuffed, mixed with a little stress. But nevertheless excited!
One thing I really miss is: being able to take a shower without getting tired.
One thing I really look forward to is: Having a baby bump and feeling him/her! (And finding out what I should be calling baby!)
My obsession of the week: The name Julian for a boy. Call this the obsession of my life.
The baby is the size of: a lemon! (According to babycenter.com)
So far, I’ve gained: About 8 pounds!
My sleep habits: are terrible, between noisy "floor-mates" in my dorm, and heat fluctuations in my room, and also thanks to crazy dreams and mid-night hunger!
My eating habits: whatever doesn't give me heartburn! (Mostly toast and steamed vegetables, FRUIT, and salad from the cafeteria)
My exercise habits: walking up and down 3 floors of stairs to get to my room, and the 10 minute walk across campus multiple times every day are enough for me!
My wardrobe: Yogas and leggings- no different from any other college student!
The baby’s movements: nothing yet at just 14 weeks!
I feel: slow, tired, and either hungry or overstuffed, mixed with a little stress. But nevertheless excited!
One thing I really miss is: being able to take a shower without getting tired.
One thing I really look forward to is: Having a baby bump and feeling him/her! (And finding out what I should be calling baby!)
My obsession of the week: The name Julian for a boy. Call this the obsession of my life.
I know I haven't posted in a while but...
So, I haven't posted in about two months now, which I feel badly about, but so much has been going on, you could hardly blame me!
The week I went home for winter vacation, I started feeling a little sick and odd. Something just wasn't right, and with the combination of things that I was feeling, I diagnosed myself with pregnancy. I told my boyfriend my fears, which he was in denial about, and with prompting from one of my girl friends, I took a pregnancy test.
The sickening thing is, that when the two vertical lines showed up, we were laughing about it in the bathroom, because I wasn't surprised. There have been scares, but when you're pregnant- you know. What they say about womanly intuition is completely true.
So, here I am, about a month and a half later, and back at college, almost 14 weeks pregnant.
It still sounds so strange to me, and even though I'm young and by no means ready for what's happening, I'm preparing myself the way any other pregnant woman would. I'm excited (Gasp), and scared, but I am confident that this is what's supposed to happen.
I don't want to get into everything, since what's happened has happened, and I'm looking to start this blog from this day, and not really from the past.
I also have new expectations for what this blog will be, and am actually excited that now I have a reason to blog! I have finally found the genre of my blog! All thanks to nature! I don't want it to become just another mommy blog, though. I want it to be something new and fresh, and although I don't even know what that might mean, I guess the only way to find out is to just start posting.
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