jareba - life together (a friends & family update blog)

by Becky
on October 6, 2009

Just Update Already!

Okay, here’s an update. Not organized, but here nonetheless. :) Wait! I’ll put it in a numbered list to make it look organized!

1. I had an appointment with my midwife today. Baby seems to be head down already, which is good for two reasons. One: that’s the way they’re supposed to end up. Two: I thought she was head down and it makes me feel like a good mother that I can tell the difference between my child’s head and rump. My belly is measuring a bit ahead of schedule (34 weeks while the calendar says 32 and change). I was born at 37 weeks. That’s not long from now.

2. I have been subbing a bunch at school. It’s really fun to see my kiddos from last year and the other teachers. It’s also nice to get to spend time there without the responsibility of having my own room. I certainly wouldn’t switch to substitute teaching as a career, but it’s good for now.

3. I am totally blown away by people’s generosity at baby showers. Really, it’s quite amazing, and I feel very loved. Our little girl will be very well dressed.

4. No, we have not picked out a name yet. We are waiting to name her until we meet her.

5. There is a latte stand in Bothell that already has eggnog. It’s October, people!

6. Jamie and I both had the sniffles this week. No, I didn’t get a fever, so it’s okay. I just felt super run down. In other news, you know you’re married when you can tell each other that you snore and laugh about it.

7. I still have ankles, though it’s getting harder to wear my wedding ring.

8. In general, I feel really good. In fact, feeling tired/achy often surprises me until I remember that I am indeed growing a person and some discomfort is to be expected. That said, every symptom in the book will probably hit me like a truck tomorrow.

How are you?

by Becky
on September 25, 2009

9 more weeks?!

31 weeks tomorrow, which means 9 more weeks if baby is on time (less if she’s like me, more if she’s like her dad). Wow. I’m not sure what to think of that.

I’ll get back to you.

by James
on September 6, 2009

Must be a world record

So, whilst cleaning out the office (which may turn in to a nursery, as we’ve only a few weeks remaining for pre-baby house-buying) I found, much to my chagrin, the pile.

The pile of wedding thank you notes (all written, addressed, and stamped) that got buried in Chicago.  And again in Seattle.  And which, with their 39 + 3 cent stamps, again need more postage. My loving wife has been so kind, too kind really, about not nagging me about the pile.  But we recently celebrated our 3rd anniversary, so this has got to end.

by Becky
on August 19, 2009

A New Trick!

Baby has learned a new trick!  She can now kick and punch at the same time in a diagonal fashion so as to test the limits of her little home.  Whee!

As of tomorrow, 100 days to due date!

by James
on August 9, 2009

Growing

August 9th

by Becky
on July 31, 2009

Well, that’s new!

Today I looked in the mirror and thought “Huh.  I guess I do look like I could be someone’s mother.”

Really?!

Wondering if I should go ask them to redo my haircut from Wednesday…maybe it’s too mommy-ish. :)