Eda-Mummy

Wyatt's First Birthday

2011-11-13T19:57:00.000-05:00

Wyatt's first birthday was just recenly. N it was amazing. He has turned into such a little person! It's great. Did I meantion he weighs almost 26 lbs. N while my back is killing me I'm just so proud of how healthy and wonderful and big he is. :) I just realized that the picture of him above shows him looking pretty serious....I assure you he was smiling and laughing the at his party. hehe....I'm such a spaz.

Hominy

2011-08-07T14:24:00.002-04:00

Since you probably don't know what it means, 'hominy' in Korean for grandma. Please note that I more than likely spelled it wrong. When I first began dating my now hubby, I told him I was scared to meet his mum, now Jr.'s hominy.

I think that any sane gal would agree that often the mother-in-law is a fearful and horrible beastly thing. Well, I was wrong. Not mine. My mother in law treats me just like her daughter. She is kind and thoughtful and helpful and had a lovely heart. She always speaks kindly and affectionately of her children, me included.

She is very sick. So if you are reading please pray for her. We love her dearly.

Cookin Up A Storm

2011-08-04T17:00:00.002-04:00

So before I was married and was living the single ready to mingle lifestyle food was not really something I thought about. On more than one occasion I would eat whatever random item was in my fridge or cabinet... a piece of pita, a spoonful of peanut butter, some random frozen veggies, a box of mac and cheese etc... Back then it was no big deal and meals were probably the least important aspect of my life. Thank goodness for the occasional date to give me a well rounded and balanced meal on occasion (with a glass of wine of course).

Now, however, meals are the one most important aspect of the day and I've found that my life now pretty much revolves around food. Breastfeeding obviously, but also all the other foods. All of the sudden, when I got married and had a kid it's like "oh my God, I've got to feed my family well balanced and gourmet meals". OK, I don't always get it right but we are trying. For example, the other day I cooked up a delicious Korean dish but added too much pepper. Boooo! I hate it when I go through all that trouble and it doesn't turn out as planned. But alas, I've got about a billion more meals left to cook and so there is definitely time to improve. Somethings turn out right though...

Berry crisp with blueberries, raspberries and a delicious crunchy buttery topping. Yum Yum Yum. I served it with Haagen Dazs creamy velvety vanilla ice cream. Do I need to say Yum Yum Yum again? BTW, this only takes 5 mins of prep work and about 40 mins to cook up. OMG, we have a winner.

I live in the south, so you'd think I had a background in some southern cooking. Not so. My mum is from the north, so her version of veggies never included ham hocks or bacon. But I'm southern and proud of it, damn it. So for the first time ever! I cooked up some collards. Did um right with some bacon, but I did drain out the fat in an attempt to be slightly :) healthy. They turned out ridiculous. Good, I mean. Bacon and butter make everything like 1000 times better. Right?

P.S. Sorry for the crappy pic quality. We actually do have a good camera, but I'm just too spaztic to find it when I'm in the middle of daily life. Will this get better? I hope.

Love, Edamummy

I Had To

2011-08-03T14:38:00.000-04:00

If you are an alcoholic, you try and stay away from bars. And if you are a shop-o-holic you should stay away from stores. Well, I didn't. I had to get these. At least they were at a second hand shop, so they were probably half what I'd pay for them new. Just doing my part to save the planet---shopping green baby.

P.S. The Vera Bradley diaper bag in the corner---also a green shopper find! The best!

Where's Waldo...I Mean Jr.

2011-08-03T14:04:00.000-04:00

Jr. has gotten so big. He's now got three teeth and is eating everything in sight. He loves yogurt and Korean food...go figure. And give that boy some rice and he just starts grinning really big and waving both his hands around all excited and crazy. The first time we gave him hummus at a local Greek restaurant we love was hilarious. Each time he got a bite of it he tilted his head back, closed his eyes and said hmmmm while he pushed it around in his mouth. I think he liked the texture as well as the flavor. I think we may have a foodie on our hands.

Jr. is also crawling everywhere and can pull himself into standing position. He's discovered how to open drawers and he prefers any gadget over "kids" toys any day. He will surely be walking soon. Thanks goodness he still naps extremely well during the day cause when he's awake there is no more relaxing.

Pimpin The Passy

2011-07-07T16:00:00.000-04:00

Like the rest of the members of our family Jr. likes to do things backwards too.

Why Don't You Blog??

2011-07-07T15:58:00.000-04:00

Ok, I know. I've not been on here in FOREVER. No real reason why, but when I set up this blog I decided I was doing it because I could say/post whatever I wanted whenever I wanted. And the past couple months I haven't wanted--obviously, from the lack of posts. No reason-no crisis in the fam, no problems with the baby, no bad intraweb connection. It's so easy to get caught up and feel the need to blog or maybe the urge to get more followers, because hey, it is cool when people find your normal life interesting isn't it? But, unlike many in the blogger world, I assume, I've no real ambition to have people/companies send me cool stuff so I can pimp them out and I've no real ambitions to become a celebrity, and I've no real ambitions to try and get intraweb friends nor any desire to blog as a job. I won't lie however, I do love it when nice people read my boring banter. So yeah, for a while I just didn't feel like blogging, just felt like living. And for some reason today I decided to blog. Hello to anyone out there hope you're enjoying your living too!

Love Edamummy

P.S. Intraweb is a real word isn't it?

Super Cute-And Not Just Cause I'm His Mum

2011-04-27T17:08:00.000-04:00

Swing Me!

2011-04-26T18:37:00.000-04:00

Jr's daddy is so handy. The other day he built Jr. a swing in our nook so we can all have fun spending time in the outdoors. Jr. loves it, and I do too!

First Boating

2011-04-26T17:07:00.000-04:00

A Few Thoughts

2011-04-17T21:53:00.000-04:00

If I wasn't before already, I've been made obviously bi-polar through motherhood. One second I'm on cloud nine in awe of how wonderful and beautiful life is to have given me such a beautiful creation and the next I'm in the kitchen hyperventalating while trying to open a beer thinking to myself, "I can't do this, I can't take it, I can't handle it!" And this is not a one time occurence, it has happened more than a couple times. So if sometimes I may seem normal, be warned--I'm not I'm frantically bi-polar and possibly on the verge of an instant switch over to 'crazy'!

I hate it when people say stuff to piss me off and I don't think of a good come back till like two!! seconds after I walk away. Ugh, so unsatisfying.

I just showered for the first time in 4 (maybe more cause my memory is shot) days.

New Stages

2011-03-31T16:36:00.000-04:00

I've not had time to post it, but I'm loving the new stage that Jr. is in right now. He is so cute these days and I'm actually feeling well enough to enjoy how cuddly and adorable he is. He's eaten his first bits of food, which was so fun and he loved every minute of it. I can't wait to let him try new foods soon, and I plan on making his baby food here at home. I'll let you know how it goes.

Jr is more and more of a unique person each day. He coos and coddles and sings. It really is the best. He is enthralled with his big brother Bud and is always checking him out. They lay on the floor a lot together and Bud will just lie there while Jr. pokes his eyes and ears while trying to grab his fur. Today Jr. fell asleep while nursing. I consequently was caught up reading blogs from my iPhone so didn't move him to the crib. He was so sweet lying there in our big bed on my belly.

Don't Make Your Poopy Face

2011-03-30T14:51:00.000-04:00

Sometimes life if poopy, but don't make your poopy face, cause then everyone will know.

Fly Fishing

2011-03-28T14:51:00.000-04:00

I'm sure I've mentioned it before on the blog, my hubby is an avid angler. Specifically, he loves fly fishing. When he first told me he fly fished I had no clue what he was talking about. And the first time I saw him do it it seemed quite difficult and complicated. It requires a certain amount of finesse and talent. It is an art. When asked to explain what fly fishing is, it is not easy to put it into words. You can easily find a video on youtube.com or if you've ever seen the movie "A River Runs Through It" with Brad Pitt you'll know what I'm talking about.

Since we became an item, I've been trying my hand at some fishing here and there and I quite enjoy it. It is peaceful and simplistic in it's nature. I had still never done fly fishing. But last weekend my baby got me to take a lesson, and this weekend while we took a trip up to the mountains I tried my hand at it in a beautiful stream. It was chilly in the cold mountain trout waters, so we wore waders and wading boots. We stepped in to the stream waters and passed through tiny rapids. And in the peaceful quietness on the while the waters rippled in the wind I caught my first Rainbow Trout, with my hubby guiding me and assisting me the whole way of course.

Needless to say, I can't wait to do it again.

First Foods

2011-03-28T14:39:00.000-04:00

Jr. is getting so big! We recently started him on some rice cereal, organic brown rice cereal of course! We thought he'd have to go round a few times before he actually ate it correctly, but Jr. loved it the very first time. He ate it all and wanted more. Soon we'll have to give him veggies.

We also finally put together the high chair. I say we, but actually the hubbs did it while I pretended to be helping. It looks so good, and I love that it can recline since Jr. can't quite sit up on his own yet. It also is probably more comfortable for him right now since he generally is reclined when nursing too. Smooth transitions--that's how we like it.

Walk A Mile

2011-03-09T22:19:00.000-05:00

I was itching to get out and do a bit of exercise recently. I thought, "oh I'm breastfeeding, so this baby weight is going to fall right off." Well, it's not quite exactly like that. I have lost a lot of the weight and really don't look bad. But, I'm still about 10 to 15 lbs more than my prebaby self. I'm sorry, but I just can't live with that. Call it obsessive. Call it vain. Call it whatever. I want my old body and booty back. It's like this little sag of a belly just doesn't want to break up with me. I fear that bikini season is oh too near and my time is a wastin. So out I drug my hubby, baby, and baby's older brother, Bud for some overdue walking at a nearby park that boasts some mean hills. We started walking and it was nice. We pushed through the first mile of hills. I thought that even though I was feeling a tingle in my legs we were doing good, so we should just keep going. Well, turns out we should've turned around there. Since the walk is around a lake, it's not like you can just stop and cut back at any time. And since we got to half, it just didn't make sense to turn around there. The sun was going down, we'd pushed too far. But couldn't stop so we just kept going. By the end of it I felt like we'd done a marathon and it took me about 3 days to fully recover. If only I could do a walk like that everyday--I'd have my pre-baby bod back in no time! But who are we kidding, I'm lucky if I walk to the mailbox to pick up our daily mail. I took the picture below on the walk just before it got really dark. So I'd say about mile marker 2.

What? Why Blog?

2011-03-07T22:45:00.000-05:00

I don't know, if you're like me you've gotten caught up in reading about someone on their blog and have found it quite enjoyable. I know I have. I love looking at pictures and reading a little bit into someones mind. Soooo, why do I blog? It's a creative outlet for me. If I really wasn't so ADD I'd write a book; that has always been my aspiration (not sure if I'm any good at it and not sure if anyone would read it) and I've started a book here and there a time or two. But my mind is just too jumpy and I'm just too unorganized and unfocused to make any real progress. Blogging really is optimal. And I love getting to go off on tangents here and there and just writing about whatever comes to mind. It doesn't have to have a beginning or an end. It doesn't have to make sense with whatever else I write. It just IS for a couple of seconds. Anyway, just thought I'd answer this question for those of you who might be like 'why the hell is this girl blogging and why am I reading it'. Well, if you are reading I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoy writing it. And if you are wondering 'why has this biatch not responded to my comment on her post?' Well, it's not cause I didn't read it--I just can't figure out how to respond to you...dummy, I know. So luv to my readers and extra luv to my family cause without them I'd have not much to write about.

Love, Edamummy

Baby Photo Shoot - Bumbo Style

2011-03-07T22:19:00.000-05:00

Make Your Bling Bling*

2011-03-06T17:06:00.000-05:00

I don't know about you, but I've never been one to wear much jewelry. It's not that I don't like it, but I guess I'm just a bit of a plain jane. Actually I'd love to be a bit more fru fru and such. One piece of jewelry that I do always wear is my wedding ring. I lub lub lub my ring. I never remove it--not to shower, not to do dishes, not to change Jr.'s poopy diaper, not at the beach.

The one exception when I do take it off is when I'm putting on lotion. I hate getting that nasty gunk in my ring and ruining it's pretty little luster. When I first got it it was so super duper shinny, and wherever I went it would reflect little beams of light. Agggghhhhhhh. Gag. Anywho. If you're like me I'm sure you love your rings too (assuming you have one). And if you don't have one hopefully you'll have some sort of jewelry you love at some point.

I wish my ring would stay as beautiful as it was when I first bought it, but you know how it is. Who has money to take their ring to the jewelers when you've got to buy diapers and coffee and cheddar cheese and make sure your Direct TV gets paid. I don't!!! If you are anything like me you also need an easy solution that won't cost an arm and leg to get your precious baubles gleaming again. The answer????

Polident Denture Cleaner.

Yes, I'm not kidding. It's actually been recommended by professionals. Click here to see where I found out about it. I've yet to try it, but I will be doing so soon. I want my bling blinging again!

All Business Up Front

2011-03-04T17:04:00.000-05:00

My baby was born with a sweet little head of hair. It wasn't the afro I was hoping for, but it was pretty good for a babe. As Jr. started to grow I think the hair he had spread out over his big fat head, and so eventually it looked like he was almost bald. Actually lately, he's been fronting a bit of 'all business up front and party in the rear'. His little mullet was kind of cute, even though I never thought I'd ever consider any mullet as cute. But! Today I noticed that he's got some new hair coming in. I'm pretty excited bout this I have to say. Although I'm super happy for him to grow a little baby afro, I am a little sad to see his cute baby mullet go. It's about to be party in the front and back.

Baby Boo

2011-02-15T15:13:00.000-05:00

Just a few short clips from life these days.

Valentines

2011-02-08T17:23:00.000-05:00

I have always loved Valentines--not because I always had a hot date to go on. Actually, I rarely had a date on Valentines day. But Valentines was never about boys and boyfriends and dates to me. I guess it is just been a special day to remember those I love and who love me. In all actuality I think I've only had a date on V day about 3 times in my life. But that never made the day less special. Every V day my parents would buy me something little and send me a cheesy card to tell me how much they love me. More often than not my dad would send me flowers and I think that made me feel special. It's not the kind of special that comes from some slight to stay boyfriend or lover, but the kind of special from someone who always loved me and loved me from the beginning. No matter if my hair is greesy or I don't have on makeup, or I'm not that funny or charming, no matter if I mess up or do right. Valentines always was a reminder that I've got ones I love and ones who love me.

But.....this year, me and the Mr. have a hottt date planned for Valentines day. Surprise Surprise we have one of the top ranked restaurants in the USA not too far from us. It's called The Fearrington House. You can check out more info here. I'm pretty excited because I have a beautiful new floor length dress to wear. We picked up the last slot available for Valentines Day, so we were pretty lucky. Babysitter is set, legs will be shaved :), I'll put on makeup and perfume and spend some time with the man I love.

For those I love,

Edamummy

My Baby Is A Porker

2011-01-28T19:04:00.000-05:00

Jr. is in the 92 percentile for weight, meaning he's bigger than 92% of babies out there. He's also sleeping about 12-13 hours a night. We are lucky.

Gettin It Done

2011-01-28T17:35:00.001-05:00

My little Jr and I actually got out and about this morning before 10am. We did a fun trip with a new moms group. I got to meet some really nice other moms, explore some art and take a brisk stroll outdoors. The moms group is nice and I'm hoping to meet someone there that I can become 'real' friends with. I kind of hit it off with one mummy, but we'll see. I feel like I'm back in school trying to make friends again. At least this time if I don't make any friends I've still got Jr.- and he ain't going nowhere. I snapped this photo of the porker while on our walk. It looks like he's waving! What a sweet little poopy head.

Post Partum Mini Depression

2011-01-26T19:04:00.000-05:00

Recently I've been struggling with some serious blues. I of course had the baby blues after delivering Jr. but this was something different. I didn't want to leave the house and just wanted to stay in bed all day, not even wanting to be bothered with Jr. I didn't want to get up and feed him, didn't want to change him and certainly didn't have the energy to play with him. I would randomly cry sometimes. It was horrible and I felt guilty at times.

Being a mom is a big adjustment and clearly I wasn't ready. I started feeling bad mentally, but it came on in a way that I didn't even notice it happening. I stopped enjoying things, and didn't want to do any of the things I used to love. I found myself resenting other moms who seemed, in my eyes, to be better at it. I would read about other moms who seemed to be diving right into baby products, baby clothes, baby everything and loving it. I hated them, and I was jealous. I saw moms out shopping and all dressed up and cute and seemingly did it so effortlessly. Why were they able to do it and I couldn't? The house was going to shit and the thought of absolutely anything was overwhelming. Thinking about brushing my teeth was a monumental task. I felt isolated because I don't have any other mom friends to spend time with and vent with. I felt alone, but didn't want to talk to anyone, even my friends. And even when I did talk to people I didn't feel like they really understood.

I think the biggest problem was that I didn't want to even see my baby. He irritated me.

I don't think I'm the only one who has felt like this. At least I hope not, cause that would be weird! I thought about taking anti-depressants, but that's not what I truly needed. What I needed was to kick myself in the pants and figure out how to live life with a baby. He's not going anywhere, so I needed to change my attitude and my life. I honestly feel for any other mom who has felt like this because it is so so hard. I've not ruled out the option of taking a drug if I find that I can't do this on my own, but for now....

1) I'm trying to get out of the house with the baby ON MY OWN. Up till now I felt like I couldn't get out with just me and Jr. and I'd get overwhelming anxiety at the thought of it. But practice makes perfect...hopefully.

2) I've joined a mommy meetup group that will hopefully put me in contact with some mummy friends. I've got my fingers crossed.

3) I'm working out more and trying to get some endorphins going.

4) I've cut myself some slack...mentally. I used to put some pressure on myself to get everything done, not now! Consequently, the house has gone to shit, but hey I ain't superwoman.

So yeah, that's the 411 on that. Shoot me a message if you have any suggestions or if you've gone through this.

Warning! Gross Alert.

2011-01-24T20:01:00.000-05:00

Once the hair on your legs gets to a certain length it will take at least an hour per leg to get it properly shaved. Yes, I'm talking about mine...I could probably actually put little corn rows down my legs and hang little red and white beads off of them. It was that bad! On top of that my hot hubby wouldn't come within 2 ft of me for the stench! eeeeewwwww!

If you can't tell from the aforementioned, being a new mom has not been easy. It's been rough finding the time and energy and spunk that I once had. Being ADD makes it even harder and nothing can be done without being interrupted with a feeding or diaper change or clothing change or medicine application etc.

I've had a time of it adjusting to new mummydom, but realize that for the sake of sanity in our house I've got to put on a new attitude and try what I can to get back to real life.

Hopefully that means more blog posts soon!

Love,

Previously Smelly but just out of the shower, Edamummy

Weekend Fun

2011-01-06T17:59:00.000-05:00

This weekend my little sisters (all 3) are coming into town for an after Christmas tradition I started with them last year. I call it Sister Stocking. We each pick a name from the 4 of us and then we have a 15 dollar limit to go and get whatever little gifts we can for that sister. They are all 3 spending the night and we'll exchange gifts and hang out-maybe bake or watch a movie or just hang. It should be fun! Also this weekend-I'm taking my little sis to go get her hair cut and done here in town. I've got some ideas picked out for her. Should be fun!

Happy Holidays

2010-12-28T11:50:00.001-05:00

We had a good holiday sharing it with our new families. We were unbelievably exhausted because Jr. had not been sleeping good. We were just beat to the bone, and up till about 4 on Christmas eve. I was actually starting to feel negative towards everything, even Jr. It scared me, and so I decided to do something about it. I've got Jr. on a more structured schedule--sleep, eat, play--all day. He stays on this routine until bedtime. I put him down at 7:30 or 8pm. He'll sleep for 3 hrs., then I feed him and put him right back down. If he cries, we just let him cry. It's hard to let him cry, especially when it is going for about 30 minutes but once he's done he'll sleep about 8 hours. Last night he slept for 9 hours. I wanted to jump up and dance I was so proud of him! Actually, I just laid in bed and enjoyed waking up to a quiet house. Happy holidays, my favorite gift is having a happy sleeping baby! SANITY has entered the building.

Beginning Of Traditions

2010-12-22T14:09:00.000-05:00

My hubbs had the wonderful idea of going to cut down a tree every year for the holidays. I love family traditions, and so we did. We found the perfect tree, came home and decorated to the taste of hot coco while the fire cracked. Dangling in the lights is Jr.'s s first Christmas ornament.

Cute Baby

2010-12-18T14:17:00.000-05:00

So I've been having trouble keeping up with the blogging but I'm also having trouble keeping up with showering! Cute babies still like to poop and pee everywhere. You'll have to excuse the piles of laundry and b.o. I'm hoping Jrs cuteness will distract visitors from what's really going on here. :)

Me And The Bean

2010-12-11T18:34:00.000-05:00

I attempted to dress up for Thanksgiving a couple weekends ago. It was really tiring to travel and visit both families, but we thought it was important to share the holiday with our loved ones. It's great having new family members and I think we are both lucky that we actually really like each others family.

(post) Delivery Discussion

2010-11-24T11:11:00.000-05:00

My stomach has gone down a great deal since I delivered Jr. It's no six pack, not hardly even a two pack, but I did manage to do my first few sit-ups the other day. Breastfeeding has been a huge help too, as I'm burning around 500 calories from that alone.

Jr. Bug

2010-11-23T10:49:00.000-05:00

Took a nice walk on Sunday. I think Jr. enjoyed it, as much as you can enjoy sleeping through the entire walk. To be sure, if the Mr. could've carried me and let me sleep the entire walk I would've too.

Grandpa B

2010-11-22T10:56:00.000-05:00

I didn't talk to my pops much during the time I was pregnant and going through all of the many changes of these past few months. I think maybe he had a hard time understanding and grasping all that was happening...it was happening so fast. I imagine he had many concerns that went unvoiced, unspoken. Hearsay lets me know it was harder than he let on to me. It couldn't have been easy for him to have me disappoint him by what went on. He still has a church congregation who look to him for guidance, and I'm sure he had a lot to deal with -- I'm sure he felt he had some smut on his face because of my choices.

All in all I think he just wants the best for me. I imagine any father only wants the best for his little one...I know me and Jr.'s daddy only want the very best for him.

My dad called the other day just to chat and see how we were all doing. We hadn't done that in a while.

It was nice.

All The New Faces

2010-11-20T22:56:00.000-05:00

...faces I love.

Big Brother

2010-11-18T10:59:00.000-05:00

There have been people who were concerned about how Bud would react to becoming a big brother. Understandable, as many dogs do have trouble adjusting when a new baby comes into the house. We were never worried however. Bud is not getting as many walks or as many pats on the head as before, but he is coming into big brotherdom nicely. Every so often he'll come and give Jr. a big lick on the head. It makes Jr. look a little guido like he's got gel in his hair. Guido or not, Jr. is the most handsome I've ever seen...well, other than his pops.

Jr.'s Birth Story (in sephia)

2010-11-17T16:37:00.000-05:00

Jr.'s arrival and the hours leading up to his birth was a very private and intimate time for our new little family. There were many hard moments, joyous moments, and surprising moments. I couldn't begin to justly put into words all the emotions and experiences of those few hours, so instead I'll give you a brief and small glimpse - a few snapshots on the day the little boy who brought us all together finally met the two people whose lives had been immensely changed because of him.

The end of the beginning...

Prego Fashion

2010-11-17T15:56:00.000-05:00

There were a couple prego fashions that I just didn't have the energy to post about in the last few weeks of pregnancy, so here they are now. Hope you enjoy them and all their roundness and glory!

(post) Delivery Discussion

2010-11-09T20:49:00.000-05:00

Did you know that when you get an epidural you also have to get a urinary catheter?? I didn't either, but it didn't really matter anyway. Initially I did freak out when the nurse informed me of this, but since I ended up completely numb I didn't really know much difference.

2010-11-05T18:06:00.001-04:00

I don't have many pictures yet of me and Wyatt as I've not had much time to primp and look good for a picture pose. I'm barely finding time to eat these days. But tonight is my first date with the hubbs since having Jr. I hope I have time to shower first!

Love, Edamummy

My Handsome Men

2010-11-05T16:03:00.000-04:00

Believe me, our mornings are not as restful as this looks. But I just love having my handsome men around me. Sometimes after a morning feeding I'll bring Jr. over to Yo for some good cuddle time just like this. It's the most sweet thing. More cuddle time please!

Delivery Discussions

2010-11-05T13:24:00.002-04:00

Yes, I pooped myself. And yes, every time I look at Jr.'s head and see how big it really is I want to poop myself again!!

Life Plan

2010-11-04T01:22:00.001-04:00

I've managed to get pregnant, engaged, married and settling into mommydom in a year. Wyatt was born exactly one day after my first date with his daddy.

I plan on becoming president and then taking over the world by 2020.

I'm out.

Jr. Phone Photo Shoot

2010-11-01T10:35:00.001-04:00

The iphone is awesome. Look what I captured.

Pre-Jr.

2010-10-30T17:35:00.000-04:00

Here I am not too long before Jr. showed up. About a week after this pic I was hospitalized because of health complications, and then one day after Wyatt arrived. It's so crazy to look back on pictures of me while pregnant now that I know exactly whose little face it was inside of that big round protruding belly.

Welcome Wyatt!

2010-10-30T17:21:00.000-04:00

Had little Jr., aka Wyatt, at 4:40 on Tuesday October 26, 2010. I only had to actively push for 40 minutes, but believe me it is way way WAY harder than it sounds. The most incredible piece that I remember is when Nurse Kelly told me I could put my hand down and feel his head. What an incredible feeling when I put my hand down to feel my little Jr. who had been inside of me for months. It's unbelievable and quite surreal to actually touch your baby. For me sometimes it still feels surreal--like it didn't really happen--looking at him on the outside and realizing that that really was him inside of me for 9 months.

He is beautiful. Absolutely beautiful. I can't believe I made something so wonderfully amazing.

Love, Edamummy

Expired

2010-10-25T10:24:00.000-04:00

Jr. was due this past Friday and we still have no sight of him. I've tried running, riding ferris wheels, eating pineapple, walking forever, bellyflops and about 10 other things to no avail.

Car seat installed--check

Diapers bought--check

Crib and room set up--check

Hopefully he'll be appearing soon but I'm not overly anxious. I'm just enjoying the nice weather and some time with friends and the hubby. I'm so excited though!!

Precisely Inappropriate

2010-10-24T14:24:00.000-04:00

Me and the hubby were recently laughing at the thought of Jr.'s head which is now properly very snugly nested in my nether regions and what he must feel like when one of my poops smooch his face when I have to use the bathroom...oh the crazy things we never thought about till pregnancy.

Week 38

2010-10-15T10:46:00.002-04:00

I'm actually to date on week 39, but since posts are always behind...here we are at week 38. We finally managed to get Jr.'s crib put together so by all accounts we're ready, set, go. The doctor is surprised how low Jr is in my pelvis for me to have absolutely no dilation.

Delivery Discussions

2010-10-14T15:45:00.001-04:00

I've realized there is such a thing as assumed knowledge. Things you assume you know till you actively need to utilize that particular knowledge, and at which time you realize that what you'd assumed you knew you actually didn't know. One such assumption--'water breaking'.

I figured it was something obvious and that I'd know as soon as it happened, with no second guessing, when Jr's water breaks. But...when we asked the midwife the other day she said it was actually kind of like peeing in your pants. The midwife informed us that often women will rush to the hospital frantic that their water has broken and ready for delivery--suitcase and nervous wreck hubby and all--only to be sent home because her 'water breaking' was actually just her peeing her pants.

What me and Yo have decided is that we better do a precautionary 'pee sniff check' just to be sure I don't get sent home for rushing to the hospital because I peed my pants. DEPENDS PLEASE!!!!!

Family Park Time

2010-10-14T15:34:00.000-04:00

Puppy

2010-10-12T20:05:00.001-04:00

I imagine getting a new little baby is much like getting a cute little puppy...

1. Everyone will stop to check out your little one cause they're just so cute
2. They will poop and pee all over
3. You want to cuddle them all the time

but even better!!

37 Weeks

2010-10-10T10:56:00.000-04:00

If you've never seen a full blown prego belly here's a little glimpse. Sometimes even I can't believe there's a full grown baby in there.

Prego Vogue

2010-10-09T19:59:00.001-04:00

Deliverance

2010-10-08T20:05:00.000-04:00

When pregnancy makes you angry....

french fries may be the only thing that will help!

Happy Full Term

2010-10-08T19:56:00.000-04:00

A week ago me and Jr. received a beautiful bouquet for making it to full-term! Yes, I do have an awesome and handsome hubby. Don't hate the player--hate the game.

Hairy What????

2010-10-07T19:48:00.000-04:00

While at the bank the other day, we were helped by a fellow prego. We began exchanging friendly banter about pregnancy when she asked me if I grew hair on my belly while pregnant. "Well, no, not really," I said. Then there was some awkward silence for a second. Poor fellow prego! I don't know what I'd do if I grew hair all over my belly while prego. All I can say is pregnancy does a lot of weird stuff to a gal.

When It's Nice Out

2010-10-07T14:46:00.000-04:00

Cute Baby

2010-10-06T10:14:00.001-04:00

This photographer has taken some beautiful photos of infants. I need to brush up on some photography tips before Jr. arrives. You can see more from this artist on her blog here.

Schedulized

2010-10-05T10:14:00.000-04:00

Me and Jr. are now on newborn baby schedule. I get up every 3 hours to eat and use the bathroom. Then it's back to sleep.

I've also lost about half my memory. I've been giving out the incorrect address for a couple days and didn't realize till the hubby pointed it out. I also couldn't remember the name for 'coffee table' and resorted to calling it the 'middle console thing'. There is actually a ton more funny things I've forgotten, but I've forgotten what they were.

Poor Jr. If this behavior continues he'll have to explain in the future that he's the reason Edamummy is 'slow'.

Junk in the Trunk

2010-10-02T10:20:00.007-04:00

It's popular these days, for many reasons, to use cloth diapers. There was really not discussion of whether we'd use cloth or disposable diapers, but we'll be using disposables. I can just imagine myself--a new fatigued mom who is stressed and frazzled and still sporting skanky morning breath because I didn't have time to brush my own teeth before the baby needed feeding and changing--and while trying to dump my new Jr's dump in the toilet it falls on the floor because I couldn't balance the baby and the stinky cloth diaper. Well I would just lose it! So, yes, cloth diaper butts are way cuter and way better for the landfills, but disposable diaper butts are way better for mine and my family's sanity. Bye bye cute colorful diaper butts. Maybe now I'll have time to brush my teeth.

Recent Dr. Visit

2010-10-01T22:16:00.000-04:00

At our last Dr.'s visit, Yo Han re-entered the room bringing me back some water. I had been dying of thirst. He had this goofy grin on his face that turned into laughter. "What's funny?" I asked.

He had thrown his lollipop stick into a trash bin in the hallway. It wasn't until it had landed that he realized the "trash bin" was full to the top with some sort of blue liquid.

When we laughingly and guiltily told the midwife she said it was no big deal---just where the doctors put tools to be disinfected.

36 Weeks

2010-09-30T19:32:00.000-04:00

O J

2010-09-30T07:38:00.000-04:00

For my birthday last month, this is the gift he gave me. This vintage style juicer has made many mornings 10 times better--there's nothing more refreshing than freshly squeezed OJ.

BiPolar

2010-09-30T07:30:00.000-04:00

In being willing to risk sounding completely bipolar, there is something very special and beautiful about pregnancy. The feeling associated with it pops up at random moments when the wonder of forming a new precious individual is all together overwhelming. And lately, yes, I am pretty bipolar.

Lately I'm having to tell myself, don't try and rush these last few days or possibly weeks of being pregnant. My tendency is to hurry the exciting moment, but I realize that yes, like everyone says, soon I'll be missing the times when Jr. kicks me and wakes me up at 5am.

Diaper Bag Help!

2010-09-25T23:03:00.000-04:00

Please help and give me some advice if you're reading. I'm at a crux: I'm looking for the best diaper bag for us and can't decide. I've recently been interested in getting a diaper backpack like this one.

My concerns with a regular diaper shoulder or hand bag is that it may not be large enough to carry comfortably all the items baby needs. My other thought is if I'm carrying baby on one hip will I want a bag slung over my shoulder, or would a backpack style be more effective? On the other hand, is a diaper backpack going to be much too large and unnecessary for practical day to day use. Please please give me all your wise input, oh experienced mothers. Thanks!

Delivery Discussions

2010-09-25T20:17:00.000-04:00

Well, Jr. will be full term in less than a week! Me and my hubbs toured the hospital where he'll 'hopefully' be born. Labor and delivery have not been terrifying me lately as it definitely has in the past and for the previous part of my pregnancy. We've not taken any classes or read any books, but people have been doing this for centuries--even longer than that--so I'm trusting professionals and my body's instincts to guide me. No need fretting worthlessly.

Jr's Sweet Ride

2010-09-25T18:02:00.001-04:00

I'm going to try and contain my excitement in this post that I'm feeling toward Jr.'s new ride--the Baby Jogger City Select. It has front wheel suspension and rides like a dream. I put a myrad of items on the ground and rolled over them to see how the stroller would handle the terrain. In addition to the front wheel suspension system, the wheels lock into position which is handy on bumpy sidewalks an other unstable ground--giving Jr. a smooth and might I add, sexy and comfortable ride.

There are many other features Yo Han and I liked about this stroller, but I'll save you those details for a full review after I've actually tried it out with Jr. in it. I will note, I'm getting anxious for Jr.'s arrival - I've got all this cool gear I can't use till he's here.

Prego Fashion

2010-09-23T18:02:00.000-04:00

These pics are just a few weeks old, but I wanted to post them since I like the outfits. Heels are no longer a regular part of my attire. Thankfully, I've yet to swell extremely, but it doesn't hurt to be preemptive and steer clear of heels.

Mini Update

2010-09-23T13:14:00.001-04:00

Yo Han was looking up pictures of little half Asians the other day. I'm getting really excited and the suspense is building up about what little Jr. is going to look like. I wouldn't call it nervousness, but there is definitely some anticipation when waiting to find see what I've been creating inside me for months on end. It's no doubt an amazing thing what is going on in my round belly. Now when Jr. kicks it's very distinct and you can clearly feel solid masses of either a leg or a foot. Sometimes I try and grab it whenever a little body part protrudes. It's fun now, so I imagine it will be even more fun once Jr.'s born.

Jr's Furniture

2010-09-19T23:30:00.000-04:00

Jr's furniture is finally done! I love it, and it looks nothing like what it did when we first found it.

Now we just have to put the crib together, and the room will be well on it's way to being ready for Jr.

34 Weeks

2010-09-17T12:02:00.000-04:00

Lately my belly button has been the fashion accessory I sport most often. I thought it would bother me, but it's really kinda cute.

Baby Bash

2010-09-16T11:56:00.001-04:00

We had Jr's big baby bash hosted by some of my wonderful friends. It was amazing and they did an awesome job - delicious food for over 30 guests, beautiful decorations (even though they were disappointed there was no time to hang streamers) and plenty of wonderful gifts from friends for Jr. One of my favorite details of the shower was this cute baby carriage fruit bowl. How sweet.

Sunday In The Park

2010-09-15T11:55:00.000-04:00

Home Improvement

2010-09-02T19:20:00.001-04:00

Slowly we're trying to get the house feeling homey for Jr. Me and the hubbs got some new lamps for our bedroom.

We put the bed skirt that I designed and sewed (with umma's help) on the bed. We also hung up a framed poem written in Korean by a famous poet from Korea. I love it, and it reminds me of my heritage-in-law.

I put some potted ivy in our room next to a framed picture from mine and the Mr.'s wedding. Originally I'd planted this ivy outside. I thought, "ohh, I have such a green thumb". Then someone pointed out that that plant was actually an indoor plant and would die before the end of winter where I'd planted it. Opps, guess I'm not quite a proficient gardener as I'd thought.

Lastly we acquired some proper silverware...even if we do use it to eat mac n cheese.

Delivery Discussions

2010-09-02T15:16:00.001-04:00

Having a baby is an emotional event and time. There are so many overwhelming thoughts and feelings that come with bringing a little one into the world. I don't think I've let myself get very emotional about it. But this morning I laid in bed and cried about it--no reason. Not sad, not happy, not really anything--just emotional.

Jr.'s Room Progress

2010-08-24T18:17:00.002-04:00

Yohan has been working soooo hard to get Jr.'s room ready. It's also going to double for a guest bedroom since we're kind of tight on bedroom availability. The challenge is making it look appropriately sophisticated for adult guests and warm enough for a little Jr.

We chose a country style mild blue for the walls and added wainscotting to the bottom half. I'm lucky Yohan is so handy and willing to do all this work since I can't help with the construction. Soon I'll have to pick out stuff to decorate! Oh yay!

Delivery Discussions

2010-08-24T16:36:00.000-04:00

When I woke up Saturday on my birthday I was not as excited about it as I should've been. I kept thinking BIRTH-day, as in birth, as in I was birthed on that day, as in I'll have to give birth, as in SCARY!!! I totally never thought about my birthday like that before. Before it was breakfast in bed, and lunch with girlfriends, and decorations done by my sisters, and dinner and presents. Some slightly bad associations this year, but that's because my brain is super overactive and imaginative--oh weird brain! Bad brain, BAD!

Adventures

2010-08-21T21:29:00.008-04:00

Last weekend, on our way to visit Aunt Kristi and Uncle Tim (vacationing at the beach) our car shredded a tire when we were 2 1/2 hours into the trip...it was scarey.

It probably looked bad - poor fat prego stranded on the side of the road in this summer heat - but it didn't feel as bad as it probably looked. We made it to the beach.

(Aunt Kristi and baby cousin Colin)

We saw our little cousins.

(Cousin Sydney)

Yohan practiced dad skills.

(w/ cousin Cameron)

And Umma was so happy she got to ride along (3 hours to the beach) with Appa to bring Yohan a spare tire. She apparently had not made it to the beach this year, so this was her opportunity.

(Umma)

It was a long day, but it's always good to see family and the beach.

(Natalie, my sister, who was along for the adventure.)

Delivery Discussions

2010-08-21T10:30:00.001-04:00

I don't like needles. By default I don't like doctors, nurses or hospitals. But my friend Laura, who works at the hospital where I'll deliver, has offered to sneak me in to wander and explore the hospital beforehand so I can try and get over my fears. I think my fear translates into negativity towards Jr. sometimes.

Prego Fashion

2010-08-20T20:10:00.000-04:00

Looking a little wide in this skirt, but felt cute nonetheless. I got the shirt and shoes at a thrift store, and the skirt I'd bought from Urban Outfitters like two years ago. It was huge on me before and kind of sagged on my waist, but looks awesome prego!

Yohan bought me this dress to wear for Easter at my dad's church. It was before we'd told the parents about you know who. I was feeling really sick that day, and we didn't make it in time for the Easter service. On top of that, I was a poopy pants and didn't eat dinner with the family and refused to go eat till there was no one around. It's cause my mom had made a comment about my nose ring. Upon seeing I'd yet to remove the nose ring (at her request) she asked me, "Where do you draw the line?" Oh man!! I was angry and felt bad and stressed cause I knew we still had to tell her and the family about Jr. Anywho, the dress hid my pregoness on Easter, and is still working fashionably fine at 31 weeks.

Ummm, I think I've posted this almost the same outfit before. Here, however, I'm sporting heels instead of cowboy boots and a scrunchy face for a new look...Yeah!

Happy Birthday

2010-08-18T20:34:00.001-04:00

Dear Yohan,

I loved my birthday flowers. What a nice early B-day surprise! You are the sweetest hubby ever...even when maybe I'm hard to be sweet to. I got the chocolates too, and ate two of them! I have to be careful though, my butt is starting to look like Beyonce's. I've always liked a little junk in the trunk, but a girl's got to have limits. ;) I love you Yohan.

Edamummy (aka Li)

Now I Know My ABCs

2010-08-16T15:26:00.000-04:00

(photo borrowed from etsy.com)

Sometims I read stuff I've previously posted and realize I've fubarred the grammar or spellin. I hope you understand, I'm too lacy to go back and make corrections. I'm trying to rid myself of OCD-ed-ness.

Stretch Marks

2010-08-12T18:08:00.000-04:00

My mom said she got stretch marks with her first baby, my older brother Caleb. I'm terrified of getting stretch marks on my belly. Apparently, stretch marks are determined by your genes, but I'm hoping to intervene. Shea butter is apparently the ingredient in most 'stretch mark creams' which causes your skin to become more elastic and therefore less inclined to develop stretch marks.

Since I wanted to do everything I could to prevent stretch marks, I thought 100% shea butter would be better than any cream with shea butter as a lesser ingredient. I found pure shea butter at Whole Foods and have been pretty steady about applying it regularly. So far, so good. I'll be certain to make a devastating post if the shea butter fails. Please keep all fingers and toes crossed for my poor stretched out belly.

If you want to read a little more about SHEA BUTTER CLICK HERE.

There, I Said It

2010-08-12T17:12:00.000-04:00

DON'T JUDGE ME!

I don't like being pregnant. I don't think it's fun, and I don't feel at all like myself. I miss how I used to be and feel. On the other hand, I'm not ready to have a baby. I'm not prepared for the hugely immense life change. So essentially, I'm not ok with Jr. being in me and I'm not ready for him to be out of me. However, those are my only two options right now. Furthermore, I'm on a timeline, so it doesn't matter what I want anyway. Clearly I don't hate Jr., but I'm certainly not that prego who is basking in her roundness and fully enjoying and preparing for the little guy. I think I'm actually trying to avoid Jr. right now. I don't really want to talk about him or think about him or plan for him or go to classes to prepare for his arrival.

YOU'RE NOT PERFECT EITHER!

Perhaps I loved myself a little too much before pregnancy. Maybe I'm not ready for some little runt to have all the attention. Maybe I liked only having to think about myself and my future. I don't like having to take those nasty pre-natal vitamins when what I really want is an extra strong dirty martini. I don't like that I'm too exhausted to even really consider staying up late enough to have a martini. I don't love my body pregnant. I liked it before I had to buy a large sized panties and when my clothes fit beautifully.

JUST WAIT TILL YOU'RE PREGO (OR YOUR WIFE) HA!

Another note, which is deserving of it's own paragraph, is sex. Clearly sex is how we got in this 'situation' in the first place. I can only wonder: How did something so miserable come from sex? Sex is awesome and fun! This is not. Sex is sexy and alluring and naughty and rambunctious...I am not these days. Sex is spontaneous and energetic and makes you feel young. Once again, can't associate any of that with pregnancy. Sex while pregnant isn't sexy. Sex isn't sex when you're pregnant. I am making a formal complaint to God regarding this. These two things should not be associated. Something else clearly should be the root of this pregnancy condition. My suggestions are running a marathon naked together as a couple while holding hands and shoeless or writing a twenty page paper (10 pgs. from him/10 pgs. from her) as a formal request and explanation of why you'd like to be in that particular position. If God takes me up on the complaint, I think he'll realize we can solve both world hunger and the poor pregnant woman's plight. Mrs. Prego Poopy Pants would be a whole lot more ready for the large task ahead if it took such dedication and unfaltering willingness to have a family. She'd probably appreciate her situation a lot more too. At the very least, sex would still hold it's place on the pedestal. This poor lady is frightened to have sex post Jr. lest she be thrown into pregnancy's clutch again before she (or Yohan) are ready to take on the long nine month task again.

IF YOU 'ABSOLUTELY LOVED BEING PREGNANT' I DON'T UNDERSTAND YOU AND NEVER WILL

Mom says I shouldn't be negative about pregnancy and that Jr. can sense it. I say the only thing Jr. can sense is when I poke him! What about what I'm sensing??? Hellooooooooo! With that said, I know having a baby is a miracle and I'm lucky. Many people try and try and long and try and still cannot enjoy what I'm considering so laborious. Either way, I cannot change how I feel right now. Nor will I try or pretend I feel any different. I'm just hoping this postpartum that I'm experiencing pre-partum goes away soon. Until it goes away, I will just continue to gaze into the mirror, and like "Zoolander" ask myself:

WHO AM I?

Love,

Edamummy

So Fancy

2010-08-11T20:35:00.002-04:00

Jr.'s daddy bought him some fancy shoes at Jack and Janie, a baby boutique in our local mall. They are suede with leather soles and are just big enough he may be able to wear them while walking. Ohh I love them.

Delivery Discussions

2010-08-10T20:45:00.003-04:00

I find pregnancy to be all together unsanitary - skanky. I imagine delivery will be even more so. I want to talk to no one about it, know nothing that will happen and attend no classes related to delivery. I am so over this skankiness.

Susie Homemaker

2010-08-10T17:46:00.000-04:00

Last Christmas I asked for a sewing machine. My mother used to do a lot of sewing and still does to this day. I was pretty intimidated to take it out and start using it. My mom is always asking if I've used my sewing machine yet...I even had Yohan take it out one time and set it up to look like I'd been practicing. Well, I've finally made it over that hill. Last weekend I took it out, went to Hancock Fabrics with Umma and picked out material for a bed skirt for mine and Yohan's bed.

Umma is so good at sewing and even went to university for design. She is helping me make the bed skirt and also helped me hem a skirt I bought at the thrift store. I have to be firm with her, as she's inclined to do everything herself---she is way faster and more precise than I am. But I'm determined to learn!

PS. My stitches were not straight on the bed skirt and she pulled them out and redid them. I'm trying hard though, and maybe the next project I'll attempt alone. No doubt it may look as if a kindergartner did it.

Prego Fashion

2010-08-10T16:32:00.001-04:00

On this particular day, I was trying to find a shirt long enough to cover that awful spandex maternity half circle that shows up on pretty much every pair of maternity bottoms. I was having trouble finding a shirt that I liked, so I said, "Screw it! I'm flaunting this prego spandexy half circle thing." I think it worked pretty well.

I love my new rain boots. I bought them the day after our wedding. It hasn't been raining much, but as soon as it did, I took the opportunity to wear the boots. I actually wore them to work, which is probably a big BIG fashion no-no. But people are scared to make pregos angry, so no one said anything.

The materials of both the skirt and shirt here are very soft and stretchy. Very appealing aspects for me these days. This isn't my absolutely favorite outfit, but it does make me look pretty grown up. PS. I'm getting some booty!

Baby Quilt

2010-08-09T16:06:00.001-04:00

My grandma made me and all of my siblings blankets when we were born. I still have mine, although it's a bit ragged now from much use. It had all sorts of bears -mama bears, baby bears, bears on a picnic - on it and ruffles around the edges. My sister found it the other day in a box of old things. My grandma, who in the past years has enjoyed quilting as a hobby, decided to make a quilt for Jr. too. It has all sorts of duckies on it. I think Jr. will like it.

Delivery Discussions

2010-07-30T23:32:00.001-04:00

I'm scared I might poop myself during delivery.

Edamummy

I Got One!

2010-07-30T17:12:00.000-04:00

I have some interesting news that could've been shared sooner. It may shock you and leave you scratching your head. It might make you rethink what you always thought. Maybe it will make you laugh, cause it sure makes me laugh sometimes.

It's pretty much like this---I went fishing and I caught a big fish, one fish actually turned into two fish which eventually left us as a school of fish. You probably have no idea what I'm talking about, so I'll explain it in layman's terms.

I met Yohan on a dating website...Plentyoffish.com to be exact. DON'T JUDGE ME YET! I actually first joined the dating site as a personal inside joke. Well folks, looks like the joke is on me since I ended up married to one of my dates.

During the recession last year times were pretty tough and little ol Edamummy (who was single and not Edamummy at the time) was feeling the effects of the recession. Salaries had been reduced and fridge items were skimpy, as was my wallet. So I did what any savvy and outgoing gal who likes to mingle would do.

I'd heard of this free dating website, and while I'd always internally judged online dating thought it might be fun and practical given the circumstances. I'd get to meet a bunch of new people and also (as the girl of course) get treated to lovely dinners. So, I fished away on plentyoffish.com. And yes, I did get to meet many interesting people and I ate many delicious dinners. I even often had leftovers for lunch!

Then I met Yohan on the site. We chatted and talked and eventually planned to hang out. Silly as it seems, our first date we went fishing. I didn't know it at the time, but fishing is one of Yohan's loves (fly fishing to be exact). Now I'd never really gone fishing before nor had much thought at all about anything fish (aside from my old college pet Betta, Jazzy J.) but, as funny as it seems, I met Yohan on a fish dating site, we went fishing, and then I caught the big one...well I guess I caught two - Yohan and Jr.

There is even documentation from our first date. See below. How cool is that?!! Me an Yohan have pictures of us on our first date!

Morals of the story - I am no longer allowed to scoff or make internal jokes about online dating. Also, if you have a sense of humor, life will always give you a reason to laugh.

I love my big fisherman. I can't wait to see him take his little first mate fishing.

Dear Jr.

2010-07-29T18:37:00.000-04:00

Dear Jr.,

I miss my old self. If you can't give me back my old self right now, can you at least do some cool movements - like all the time - to make up for it? You are taking a toll on me and your daddy, and I think he's pregnant now too. You have no idea what it's like living with two pregnant people. Last night, your daddy had a food craving at 12:30 at night! He wanted olives and chocolate chip cookies. I think he would've eaten peanut butter toast with half a pound of honey if I let him too. It also gets really hot in the summer, and it's extra hot when you're wearing pissy pants. So like I said, if you're adamant about keeping both me and your daddy pregnant for three more months, we're gonna need to see some seriously cool action.

Love and little frustration,

Edamummy

Third, And Final, Tri

2010-07-29T14:05:00.000-04:00

Before I was ever pregnant, I thought it would be great to have a big loving family like mine (I have 3 sisters and a brother). I thought, "Maybe three or four kids would be nice."

When I actually got pregnant and chatted with Yohan, I decided three would be best. Then I entered my second trimester, and fitfully decided I couldn't do this more than one more time - so I would be very happy with just two. Last week, I told Yohan that maybe we just needed one. Yohan said that Jr. could learn how to share and play with Bud.

BUD

I'm now entering my third, and final, trimester. Everyone says you forget how bad pregnancy is after you have the baby. That must be the only reason people end up with more than one kid. Who knows? Maybe I'll decide I want four again after Jr. is born and I get to see how cute and cuddly the little rolly polly is......NOT!

I have decided, however, that we are not allowed to seriously discuss family numbers and such while I'm pregnant or in the aftermath of pregnancy.

Goin' Fishin

2010-07-25T19:49:00.000-04:00

Yay! Yohan purchased a super cute and classic Snoopy tackle box for all his fishing items. Can't wait to see Jr. toddling around carrying it.

Prego Fashion

2010-07-24T17:36:00.001-04:00

I've been lucky lately and found some great finds at local thrift stores. This is not a maternity dress, but it's so stretchy and comfy. I love it!

This maxi dress is cuter on me now than before I was pregnant.

I wore this outfit to work this week and loved it. The hubs said it was super sexy. The skirt was a local thrift store find and is Ann Taylor. It's stretchy fabric will allow me to fit it for a few more weeks to come. It's hard to see the gold shoes I picked up at the thrift store too. Super sexy and sparkly and all together fun!

I Love Your Wheels

2010-07-24T13:00:00.000-04:00

Yohan and I want to be certain about the stroller we will be using. We plan on using it with future children after Jr. as well. I was adament that it be stylish and both of us wanted a stroller that is safe, easy to use and had good customer reviews. We've found the stroller for us, and you can watch a video here on some of the features. One thing especially unique about this stroller are the many adaptable ways to place the seat and the fact that it can be turned into a two-seat stroller if needed. The reviews have been awesome and I can't wait to get it and let you guys know how it is!

Week 27

2010-07-23T18:23:00.001-04:00

I no longer pass the feet check! With only about 3 months left it's getting down to the wire. My to do list is long, but hopefully with everyones help I'll get everything ready in time!

I Love Your...Diaper Bag??

2010-07-22T17:31:00.000-04:00

As a girl, I especially love two things: Shoes and Bags! With the responsibility of a new baby, I get to pick out a new bag to carry all the essentials. Style is definitely important to me, but I also have needs:

-must include a matching changing pad

-must include an insulated bottle holder for keeping bottles/food hot or cold

-must be large enough to hold Jr.'s items and mine too

So here's a look at what I've found so far: Any comments or ideas? Please send them my way!!

THE BLACK TRAVELER BY KALENCOM
$90

TIMI AND LESLIE BABY JANE
$160

TIMI AND LESLIE MARILYN II

$160

You'll notice I'm trying to stick with pretty neutral colors since I'll need it to work with all of my outfits - I'm assuming this will become my new staple accessory.

Gettin Preped For Jr.

2010-07-21T18:13:00.000-04:00

Tonight I'm making an exciting trip to Babies R Us with my gal pals Melanie and Laura. I'm super excited about registring Jr. for some cool and fun stuff. Of course I'll also put some stuff he actually needs on the registry too. Right now number one on my list is a sassy and chic diaper bag.