I almost forgot to announce..I am 30 weeks along today. This is when the pregnancy is starting to really become a reality. Of course I know I am pregnant and feel the little man moving around all the time- however now it's becoming real that this baby will actually be joining us soon. Yesterday I booked the rest of my doctor's appointments as well, which was an eye opener! With Memorial Day this week-end, we are hoping to make some progress in Eystad Jr's room. Right now its a guest bedroom/throw in whatever you don't know what to do with. In an ideal world we would get a crib this week-end, decide on decorations and paint color, as well as start cleaning it out- not sure that I am living in this ideal world--however we need to kick it in the butt. Summertime = busytime!
Today is also my 3rd year wedding anniversary--Corey and I were talking this morning that its crazy to think 3 years ago we didn't have Emma and she was only a thought. We wouldn't have our family any other way and I know we will feel the same way once the next one joins us. However- if we could go back to 3 years ago we would like to enjoy the wedding experience all over again as well as the great trip to Dominican Republic. 2 years ago today I was 20 weeks pregnant with Emma and we were picking out her bedroom furniture, bedding, stuffed animals, the works and only weeks later did we have it all in her room and ready for her arrival. Of course she was our first- but we are just as excited this time as we were last time...so its time to step it up!
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Cravings
With Emma, I didn't really have cravings. I guess you could count the PB & J a craving, but I think it was more of an answer to my hunger without shoving a ton of food in to my mouth. However, lately I have been craving pop. We don't even drink pop at our house, so it's kind of weird. This probably has more to do with the fact that I crave FLAVOR rather than bland lemonade or water. Pop has that boom of flavor and carbonation that just dances in your mouth. Not having had pop for so long the carbonation kind of burns and I can understand when kids say it is 'spicy'. I allowed myself a 'sip' of pop one night and that sip turned in to a can. The same thing happened the next night. Now instead of fighting it, I am just going to go and get some caffeine free pop and allow myself the flavor and sugar.
Friday, May 18, 2012
April showers brings.......more May showers?!
Once again, its been too long since I last wrote. I know I need to post pictures of me and the belly, pictures of Emma, but that never seems to happen. Right now its almost 4am and I woke up to use the potty and found myself tossing and turning. I have some belly pain at night because my mind still wants to sleep partially on my back, which I can do ..........for a while. Then I have more pain or if I do fall asleep when I wake up I can hardly roll out of bed.
Other than sleeping, the pregnancy is still going well. Some days I am a bottomless pit and feel like I am eating constantly, other days its not as bad. I am moving slower and have more back pain, which tends to make me waddle as the day drags on. This time, my placenta is towards the back so I am able to feel movement much better than I did with Emma. This guy moves around all the time and has been kicking the inside of my belly button lately, which is really uncomfortable. While I like the movements I can see how they could get irritating. On a different note, I believe I am more mobile through this pregnancy then I was with Emma (since I started working from home at 30 wks) and I plan to stay that way. I have already gained 25 pounds or so, so I am right on track for another 50 like I had with Emma. I am sitting at 29 weeks. For me, '30' weeks is a milestone where I all of a sudden feel like the baby is coming .....tomorrow. Of course I still have 10 weeks left and plenty of time to get things ready but there is something about it that makes me take a step back. Corey and I have been debating what we will do Memorial Day week-end and have decided that aside from racing..which we are unsure what we will do, but we will be purchasing a crib and bedding set for our little guy. We will also figure out what color we want to paint his room and hopefully pick out a time to paint. By this time of my pregnancy with Emma her room was done. I know she was my first so that's common, but I just would like to get his stuff ready as well. We have also been talking about names more seriously, we haven't agreed yet but hopefully that isn't too far away either or at least find a couple that we both really like. Once we thought of 'Emma Louse' it stuck and we didn't look back and we just haven't found that name for him yet.
On the racing front, Corey has raced 1 night and had 2 practice sessions--the lack of racing has been due to the weather. We decided to race mainly every Sunday at the all new Granite City Speedway (formerly known as the Golden Spike). Last Sunday was our first night and we were proud of his finish. Check out www.eystadracing.com to learn about his schedule and results.
Emma seems to be growing like a weed. She is still IN LOVE with Mickey Mouse Clubhouse while mom and dad pretty much want to see all the characters struggle for air. Her passion for it is so cute, she hears it come on and she is glued to the TV, starts dancing, and sometimes even squeels. Then when all the characters are named she is trying to say them along with the song. She doesn't say many words but 'Daisy' seems to come out the best. Love it! She also loves to play ring-around-the-rosy. I am a better participant than her dad because once she gets started its hard to get her to stop. She tries to sing along with me and, of course, loves to 'fall down'. Her favorite foods are fruit, granola bars, pop-tarts, and yogurt. She loves to go in the pantry and in the fridge any chance she gets. She started the terrible 2s tantrums weeks ago and they happen here and there, some days more than others.
We poured a concrete slab for our driveway on Tuesday and so Emma can finally play with some toys outside. Having that portion done makes me want another slab done but I know it will be a while before that happens and that is ok, I will enjoy this for now. She hasn't played on it yet, but she will love it-she loves being outside! We are always working on projects and the next one will be baby's room as well as figuring out what to do with the kid's play area outside. The old owners filled it with wood chips, which doesn't seem to safe and we are not fans. We are debating about pea rock or rubber mulch. We like the idea of rubber mulch because its soft, effective, it lasts a long time, and doesn't hold moisture or bugs like sand. It is also less maintenance, however all those perks come with a cost too. So if you know anyone or you know how to get a big discount, let us know, because we would be interested!
Well friends, that is about all that is new around the Eystad household. We are just living life one day at a time and not a whole lot changes from day to day. We hope all of you are doing well!
Other than sleeping, the pregnancy is still going well. Some days I am a bottomless pit and feel like I am eating constantly, other days its not as bad. I am moving slower and have more back pain, which tends to make me waddle as the day drags on. This time, my placenta is towards the back so I am able to feel movement much better than I did with Emma. This guy moves around all the time and has been kicking the inside of my belly button lately, which is really uncomfortable. While I like the movements I can see how they could get irritating. On a different note, I believe I am more mobile through this pregnancy then I was with Emma (since I started working from home at 30 wks) and I plan to stay that way. I have already gained 25 pounds or so, so I am right on track for another 50 like I had with Emma. I am sitting at 29 weeks. For me, '30' weeks is a milestone where I all of a sudden feel like the baby is coming .....tomorrow. Of course I still have 10 weeks left and plenty of time to get things ready but there is something about it that makes me take a step back. Corey and I have been debating what we will do Memorial Day week-end and have decided that aside from racing..which we are unsure what we will do, but we will be purchasing a crib and bedding set for our little guy. We will also figure out what color we want to paint his room and hopefully pick out a time to paint. By this time of my pregnancy with Emma her room was done. I know she was my first so that's common, but I just would like to get his stuff ready as well. We have also been talking about names more seriously, we haven't agreed yet but hopefully that isn't too far away either or at least find a couple that we both really like. Once we thought of 'Emma Louse' it stuck and we didn't look back and we just haven't found that name for him yet.
On the racing front, Corey has raced 1 night and had 2 practice sessions--the lack of racing has been due to the weather. We decided to race mainly every Sunday at the all new Granite City Speedway (formerly known as the Golden Spike). Last Sunday was our first night and we were proud of his finish. Check out www.eystadracing.com to learn about his schedule and results.
Emma seems to be growing like a weed. She is still IN LOVE with Mickey Mouse Clubhouse while mom and dad pretty much want to see all the characters struggle for air. Her passion for it is so cute, she hears it come on and she is glued to the TV, starts dancing, and sometimes even squeels. Then when all the characters are named she is trying to say them along with the song. She doesn't say many words but 'Daisy' seems to come out the best. Love it! She also loves to play ring-around-the-rosy. I am a better participant than her dad because once she gets started its hard to get her to stop. She tries to sing along with me and, of course, loves to 'fall down'. Her favorite foods are fruit, granola bars, pop-tarts, and yogurt. She loves to go in the pantry and in the fridge any chance she gets. She started the terrible 2s tantrums weeks ago and they happen here and there, some days more than others.
We poured a concrete slab for our driveway on Tuesday and so Emma can finally play with some toys outside. Having that portion done makes me want another slab done but I know it will be a while before that happens and that is ok, I will enjoy this for now. She hasn't played on it yet, but she will love it-she loves being outside! We are always working on projects and the next one will be baby's room as well as figuring out what to do with the kid's play area outside. The old owners filled it with wood chips, which doesn't seem to safe and we are not fans. We are debating about pea rock or rubber mulch. We like the idea of rubber mulch because its soft, effective, it lasts a long time, and doesn't hold moisture or bugs like sand. It is also less maintenance, however all those perks come with a cost too. So if you know anyone or you know how to get a big discount, let us know, because we would be interested!
Well friends, that is about all that is new around the Eystad household. We are just living life one day at a time and not a whole lot changes from day to day. We hope all of you are doing well!
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