Wow! I am going on line only to discover that our web browser is filled with new web addresses. Have you seen all of the web sites for baby stuff?! It's targeted mechanizing at that most uncertain, most unaware, and most uninformed group of consumers...first time parents.
You're not planning on using disposable diapers are you?
Don't you know that low thread count baby sheets lead to colic?
What do you mean you're not going to buy a tungsten steel reinforced crib rated up to 2000 lbs?
Using Martha Stewart paints has been proven to lead to higher SAT scores.
Don't you want the best for your baby?
What kind of trailer trash parent are you going to amount to if you don't buy our stuff?!
Let the guilt and worry of being a poor parent begin now.
These web sites have great names like Prince Lion Heart, Bebe Chic, Posh Tots, Rumble Tuff, and Land of Nod. Awww. How precious. When you're not being guilted into buying tough you are getting sucked into the cuteness of the web site.
We're all suckers for adorable little faces with big round eyes.
Keep in mind that we still receive baby magazines and purchase them in the checkout line. It's not for lack of resources on our part.
I'm not sure how we are supposed to keep track of all of these pieces of information? Thank God that Lisa is a master on line shopper.
Bewildered in cyber space.
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Double Digits
Wow! Our "countdown clock" to mark the baby's due date is now in the double digits: 98 to be exact. Where has the time gone? This is really happening! I am going to give birth and have a baby. Reality is hitting as we watch the clock count down the days.
As mentioned throughout this blog, my pregnancy has been pretty matter of fact. I have been fortunate. The last month however has been a bit more noteworthy. For example, I have now discovered the need for maternity clothes. Six months into pregnancy and I can no longer use the majority of my winter wardrobe. There are two pants that I am managing to fit into-- thanks to a safety pin. But for the most part I have made the transition to elastic waist pants and long sweaters that hide the new waist bands. This transition was not all together easy. The first time I entered a Motherhood maternity store and tried on a pair of maternity pants, I cried. I am used to options, comfort, fit and style. The clothes that I tried on felt cheap, boxy, and all together unflattering. I have since gotten to the point that I can make "maternity fashion" work. I have a few basics thanks to Target and some good sales on some upscale maternity wear websites. I am making it work. No more tears. . . most of the time.
An other highlight of the past month has been feeling the baby "kick". It is wild to feel the sometimes slight, sometimes erupting movements of baby smudge. Sometimes I am quick to tell other people, "oooh, the baby is kicking." While other times I just keep it to myself as to say this is my mother-child bonding moment, just the two of us getting to know each other. I have not noticed any pattern to the movement (time of day, after eating, etc). But I am still learning the ways of baby smudge. I guess I always will be from now on.
Finally, I have entered into the "nesting phase" of my pregnancy. I spent three hours reorganizing our pantry the other day. I have been combing through baby magazines, websites, and consumer reports articles figuring out what we need. Just this past weekend I ventured to BabiesRUs to look into the whole registry thing. Oh dear. I walked into baby craziness! I am officially overwhelmed. But I am relying on a few good friends to walk me through the whole nesting and getting ready process. Thank goodness for friends with experience. I know I will be depending on them quite a bit as our double digits count down to the single digits and then life with baby.
As mentioned throughout this blog, my pregnancy has been pretty matter of fact. I have been fortunate. The last month however has been a bit more noteworthy. For example, I have now discovered the need for maternity clothes. Six months into pregnancy and I can no longer use the majority of my winter wardrobe. There are two pants that I am managing to fit into-- thanks to a safety pin. But for the most part I have made the transition to elastic waist pants and long sweaters that hide the new waist bands. This transition was not all together easy. The first time I entered a Motherhood maternity store and tried on a pair of maternity pants, I cried. I am used to options, comfort, fit and style. The clothes that I tried on felt cheap, boxy, and all together unflattering. I have since gotten to the point that I can make "maternity fashion" work. I have a few basics thanks to Target and some good sales on some upscale maternity wear websites. I am making it work. No more tears. . . most of the time.
An other highlight of the past month has been feeling the baby "kick". It is wild to feel the sometimes slight, sometimes erupting movements of baby smudge. Sometimes I am quick to tell other people, "oooh, the baby is kicking." While other times I just keep it to myself as to say this is my mother-child bonding moment, just the two of us getting to know each other. I have not noticed any pattern to the movement (time of day, after eating, etc). But I am still learning the ways of baby smudge. I guess I always will be from now on.
Finally, I have entered into the "nesting phase" of my pregnancy. I spent three hours reorganizing our pantry the other day. I have been combing through baby magazines, websites, and consumer reports articles figuring out what we need. Just this past weekend I ventured to BabiesRUs to look into the whole registry thing. Oh dear. I walked into baby craziness! I am officially overwhelmed. But I am relying on a few good friends to walk me through the whole nesting and getting ready process. Thank goodness for friends with experience. I know I will be depending on them quite a bit as our double digits count down to the single digits and then life with baby.
Wednesday, February 07, 2007
How Do We Know He Didn't Trip?
Lisa is now six months pregnant. She is showing now, finally; although baggy clothes, a big sweater, can still mask the tummy. This is the fun time when the baby begins to move and the mommy - and whomever she allows - can feel it.
I am one of the ones who is allowed.
The other day I had my hand on Lisa's stomach and felt a very discernible thunk on her abdomen. The natural response is "the baby just kicked," right?
Ok, but how do we know it's a kick? I mean its dark in there, he hardly knows his way around, he can't be that coordinated - he isn't even born yet. Isn't it slippery in there? All that umbilical cord laying around? How do we know he didn't trip on something and hit his head?
I don't know, we give him a lot of credit to be that Chuck Norris style agile.
With a smirk - all is well.
I am one of the ones who is allowed.
The other day I had my hand on Lisa's stomach and felt a very discernible thunk on her abdomen. The natural response is "the baby just kicked," right?
Ok, but how do we know it's a kick? I mean its dark in there, he hardly knows his way around, he can't be that coordinated - he isn't even born yet. Isn't it slippery in there? All that umbilical cord laying around? How do we know he didn't trip on something and hit his head?
I don't know, we give him a lot of credit to be that Chuck Norris style agile.
With a smirk - all is well.
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