The doctor's appointment went really well. My blood pressure was really low! And I haven't gained any weight!!! I'm not sure how since my stomach is definitely starting to stick out. Next appointment is April 4th.
And the ultrasound is scheduled for March 20th (the day after Tim's birthday), so you've got 13 days to get your guesses in. Hopefully it will go well and the tech will be able to figure out what "it" is.
In other big news the doc "ok'd" sushi!! So needless to say you know what we're doing this weekend. He said salmon (my favorite) was ok, and yellowtail tuna. So I'm about as happy as can be.
I haven't told my students at school yet, I was thinking next week, but now maybe I can hold out to after spring break and also tell them the sex of the baby.
Not much else going on here, my mom comes for Easter, my spring break, and some baby shopping in a few weeks so thats exciting.
Friday, March 7, 2008
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Weekend In Milford
This past weekend we were in Milford (first time in a long time). We had a nice generally relaxing time. We stayed at my mom's house, in her new guest room. Which was definitely a bonus. Saturday we had lunch with lots of family (cousins, aunts, etc). And after that we got to play Wii for the first time. I'm pretty sure my cousin Connor (6 years old) beat Tim and I at everything. But it was a good time. And he was happy he got to play for more than the standard 15 minutes.
Will post a few pictures soon from the weekend.
More updates after the 16 week doctor appointment on Friday. Hopefully we'll get a date for the ultrasound then.
Will post a few pictures soon from the weekend.
More updates after the 16 week doctor appointment on Friday. Hopefully we'll get a date for the ultrasound then.
Friday, February 22, 2008
No School...And Cooking Class Update
No school today, a little snow and projected ice. So I'm home again today. Now I'm really dreading June! Tim's hoping the wrestling tournament will still happen tomorrow, as it was canceled for tonight.
Cooking class - the class is being held at Parkville, so its a bunch of teachers and other employees. We made meatloaf and beef Wellington. We're going to try the meatloaf tonight...not sure we'll ever attempt the wellington, as there are LOTS of steps. It was cool to watch the chef cutting up all the vegetables and everything. Learned lots about knives, pans, and general kitchen gadgetry.
14 weeks pregnant today. I'm feeling pretty good, I can now go in the grocery store without feeling as though I may gag, so that's an improvement. I'm hoping to wait another month or so before having to wear maternity clothes. So I am constantly trying to heed the doctors warning of allowing myself to be hungry,
Not much else is new, we head home to Mass next weekend. Should be a good time, we haven't been there in FOREVER!
Cooking class - the class is being held at Parkville, so its a bunch of teachers and other employees. We made meatloaf and beef Wellington. We're going to try the meatloaf tonight...not sure we'll ever attempt the wellington, as there are LOTS of steps. It was cool to watch the chef cutting up all the vegetables and everything. Learned lots about knives, pans, and general kitchen gadgetry.
14 weeks pregnant today. I'm feeling pretty good, I can now go in the grocery store without feeling as though I may gag, so that's an improvement. I'm hoping to wait another month or so before having to wear maternity clothes. So I am constantly trying to heed the doctors warning of allowing myself to be hungry,
Not much else is new, we head home to Mass next weekend. Should be a good time, we haven't been there in FOREVER!
Monday, February 18, 2008
No School Again Today (President's Day)
Well I finished cleaning out the spare bedroom that will become the baby's room. And our cleaners are going to take the old furniture, so that will completely empty out the room.
Then since it was 65-70 and sunny, I decided to take Lou for a 4.5 mile walk. He is in desperate need of any kind of physical activity. Well we got about 1.5 out and I thought about turning back because the sky was turning from nice blue sky to dark gray clouds. But I decided against it, and figured we'd be able to make it back before the rain started. Well this didn't happen, when we were about 2 miles into the loop it started sprinkling...ok no big deal, it was still warm out. About a mile later its pouring, and Lou and I running down the street. All the while I'm trying to hold my pants up because they are soaked in rain and hanging off my waste. I'm sure it was quite cute! But Lou did have a good time, so I guess thats all that matters. We got home fine, with just a little "poo" that needed to be cleaned off Lou's legs (that's Tim's job)...not sure how he manages to do this.
And I've spent most of the rest of the day procrastinating. Tomorrow I have an observation with the principal, dept head, etc. Its no big deal, this is my 3rd out of 4. I'm not concerned just not completely ready yet. But I think I'll continue to put off working on that for a while.
Oh yeah, cooking class starts tomorrow night, and we're both going, it should be humorous!
Then since it was 65-70 and sunny, I decided to take Lou for a 4.5 mile walk. He is in desperate need of any kind of physical activity. Well we got about 1.5 out and I thought about turning back because the sky was turning from nice blue sky to dark gray clouds. But I decided against it, and figured we'd be able to make it back before the rain started. Well this didn't happen, when we were about 2 miles into the loop it started sprinkling...ok no big deal, it was still warm out. About a mile later its pouring, and Lou and I running down the street. All the while I'm trying to hold my pants up because they are soaked in rain and hanging off my waste. I'm sure it was quite cute! But Lou did have a good time, so I guess thats all that matters. We got home fine, with just a little "poo" that needed to be cleaned off Lou's legs (that's Tim's job)...not sure how he manages to do this.
And I've spent most of the rest of the day procrastinating. Tomorrow I have an observation with the principal, dept head, etc. Its no big deal, this is my 3rd out of 4. I'm not concerned just not completely ready yet. But I think I'll continue to put off working on that for a while.
Oh yeah, cooking class starts tomorrow night, and we're both going, it should be humorous!
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Our weekend...
Saturday - the most boring day of our lives. We are used to having lots of stuff going on, or at least something. The not drinking thing has put a crimp in our small social life in Maryland. Not a lot of fun.
Sunday - we went and checked out a new place for Lou to stay while we're away. We're going home in two weeks and our normal kennel (think large farm, with the nicest lady ever) is closed for the weekend. So Tim's been on the hunt for a new place. The lady we went to see was "ok", I said to Tim as we were leaving, "I would never leave my kid there, but I guess the dog is ok." It's just not a very clean house. But the lady has two nice golden's that Lou can play with, and a backyard (think mud pit). So it is better than putting him in a standard kennel where he'd have to stay in a crate all day. I'm sure he'll be treated fine, and its only for 2 days.
This did lead me to the realization that we're going to have a hard time finding a babysitter. We don't know a whole lot of people here, and definitely not people that would want to watch our kid. It'll be interesting, but luckily we don't have to worry about that until many months from now.
Sunday - we went and checked out a new place for Lou to stay while we're away. We're going home in two weeks and our normal kennel (think large farm, with the nicest lady ever) is closed for the weekend. So Tim's been on the hunt for a new place. The lady we went to see was "ok", I said to Tim as we were leaving, "I would never leave my kid there, but I guess the dog is ok." It's just not a very clean house. But the lady has two nice golden's that Lou can play with, and a backyard (think mud pit). So it is better than putting him in a standard kennel where he'd have to stay in a crate all day. I'm sure he'll be treated fine, and its only for 2 days.
This did lead me to the realization that we're going to have a hard time finding a babysitter. We don't know a whole lot of people here, and definitely not people that would want to watch our kid. It'll be interesting, but luckily we don't have to worry about that until many months from now.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
No School
Yup we've got some ice here, so no school today. Not really what I wanted, but oh well. Just means another day in June...when I'm larger, and not in the mood for the 90-100 degree heat.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Will I ever be this skinny again?
This was taken the morning after our wedding...I really hope some day I'll be that thin. Depressing to know it will not happen for a while.
Buying a Car...Decisions...Decisions
So on the way to work on Monday, my Jeep decided it no longer wanted me to use the heat. Well that was great, since it was 9 degrees out. Needless to say we are not willing to spend money to get the Jeep fixed (in the summer we said "No more"). So last night we went to the Honda and Toyota dealerships, test-driving the CR-V and the RAV4. Now comes the tough part, deciding between the two.
The RAV4 now comes in a 6 cylinder (and for those who know how I like to drive you can see why I'd be interested) with 269 horsepower. Last night I was leaning towards getting all those extra horses, but after a nights sleep and a little thinking about the possible speeding tickets that could result, I think I've decided against it.
I like the look (inside and out) of the CR-V better, but (think) I could see better out the back of the RAV4. So its back to the dealerships this afternoon to hopefully make a decision.
Can't wait to turn in the "Over-the-hill" Jeep, for something new that will allow me to warm up when its 9 degrees outside!
More later, when hopefully I've bought a new car!!
The RAV4 now comes in a 6 cylinder (and for those who know how I like to drive you can see why I'd be interested) with 269 horsepower. Last night I was leaning towards getting all those extra horses, but after a nights sleep and a little thinking about the possible speeding tickets that could result, I think I've decided against it.
I like the look (inside and out) of the CR-V better, but (think) I could see better out the back of the RAV4. So its back to the dealerships this afternoon to hopefully make a decision.
Can't wait to turn in the "Over-the-hill" Jeep, for something new that will allow me to warm up when its 9 degrees outside!
More later, when hopefully I've bought a new car!!
Friday, February 8, 2008
12 Week Dr Appt
All is good on the baby front.
Today's doctor appointment was VERY easy. Everything is fine. We got to hear the heartbeat which was cool. Tim could hear it right away, I on the other hand took a little more time to figure out what I was supposed to be "listening to".
I told the Dr I didn't want to gain a lot of weight. He was pleased with this. And told me to stay away from friends who tell me "You're eating for two." And that apparently its "ok" to be hungry. And that if I eat til I'm full I'm going to get fat. So let the grumbling stomach begin!
Next appoint is March 7th, and then they'll schedule my sonogram for about 2 weeks later, and we'll hopefully be able to find out the sex then.
Other than that, not much else going on here. I'm looking forward to having Tuesday off (Maryland primaries). These days any little bit of extra sleep is GREAT!!
Today's doctor appointment was VERY easy. Everything is fine. We got to hear the heartbeat which was cool. Tim could hear it right away, I on the other hand took a little more time to figure out what I was supposed to be "listening to".
I told the Dr I didn't want to gain a lot of weight. He was pleased with this. And told me to stay away from friends who tell me "You're eating for two." And that apparently its "ok" to be hungry. And that if I eat til I'm full I'm going to get fat. So let the grumbling stomach begin!
Next appoint is March 7th, and then they'll schedule my sonogram for about 2 weeks later, and we'll hopefully be able to find out the sex then.
Other than that, not much else going on here. I'm looking forward to having Tuesday off (Maryland primaries). These days any little bit of extra sleep is GREAT!!
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Spring Cleaning in Feb?
Yup thats how we spent our morning. Trying to get rid of lots of sh*t. The idea was we needed to clean out one of the extra bedrooms so we can turn it into the baby's room. Yes, I do have at least 6 more months before I have to worry about this...but of course decided it needed to be done this weekend. No actually today. (Tim wasn't thrilled with the idea...he had planned a much lazier day)
And I decided that bikes no longer belong in the office...this is the problem with having a townhouse with no garage...bikes end up in offices. I managed to clean out some other closets (making big trash and give-away piles) and fit the bikes in the closet. Now one would think that I should be much happier, but the basement at this point was a complete disaster!
Cut to 1:30, when I've been cleaning for 4 hours, and have at least 4 more to go...what am I doing? Napping, yup I decided it was time for a nice long nap.
Post nap, I managed to finish the rest, so we can at least walk around in the basement. Still need to schedule salvation army to come pick up our furniture (the amount is growing!! makes me happy...not so much Tim). And bring the bags of books to the book swap. But basically I'm done.
The funniest part of the day was when I found my stuffed monkey "Monchichi". Now the fact that I still have the monkey is great, but the fact that Lou was petrified of it, was even funnier. I don't know if he's really ever seen a stuffed animal before. Needless to say he didn't like Monchichi, there was lots of running away, and scared barking. Good times.
Now I can spend tomorrow doing nothing!
And I decided that bikes no longer belong in the office...this is the problem with having a townhouse with no garage...bikes end up in offices. I managed to clean out some other closets (making big trash and give-away piles) and fit the bikes in the closet. Now one would think that I should be much happier, but the basement at this point was a complete disaster!
Cut to 1:30, when I've been cleaning for 4 hours, and have at least 4 more to go...what am I doing? Napping, yup I decided it was time for a nice long nap.
Post nap, I managed to finish the rest, so we can at least walk around in the basement. Still need to schedule salvation army to come pick up our furniture (the amount is growing!! makes me happy...not so much Tim). And bring the bags of books to the book swap. But basically I'm done.
The funniest part of the day was when I found my stuffed monkey "Monchichi". Now the fact that I still have the monkey is great, but the fact that Lou was petrified of it, was even funnier. I don't know if he's really ever seen a stuffed animal before. Needless to say he didn't like Monchichi, there was lots of running away, and scared barking. Good times.
Now I can spend tomorrow doing nothing!
Friday, February 1, 2008
Lou's New Toy...
So I taught Louie to jump through the hoop...
The first time...I think it was a little high.
So now Lou's a little scared to go through it again.
And now here's what Lou would rather do with the hula-hoop...
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
Louie "Pukie" Update
Lovin the Sun
So Lou is a sweet dog...but this spring/summer he has spent way too much time being sick. He is now on special prescription food...however he still throws that up from time to time. And when he does that means we have to feed him chicken and rice. Some weeks we cook more for Lou than we do for ourselves.
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Louie...Post Dogtopia
Ok so Tim had done extensive research and we had both decided that dogtopia would be a great place for Lou to go while we were away in Vancouver. Dogtopia specializes in daycare. So the dogs play from 7:00AM til 12:00PM, then nap from 12:00-2:00PM and then play again from 2:00-7:00PM. And on top of all the play time they have a webcam, so we figured we could watch Lou while we were away, this was going to be great.
Well, the dogcam was not "on" as often as we would have liked, frequently we tried to watch him and it was disabled. We were slightly disgruntled but got over it.
The day after we got home from Vancouver, I went to pick up Lou. I asked the girl if Lou ate, and she said that he had. So I was pleased. Then they went and got Lou. He came bounding down the stairs, clearly very excited (which is no surprise with Lou). But then I saw him...he was SOOO skinny...I couldn't believe it. But I told myself at least he's still having a good time, maybe its not that bad.
I brought Lou out to the car and he hopped right in, so I thought to myself he's probably fine.
On our way home, about an hour trip, I must have fed Lou by hand about 10 times. He was ravaging for food...so sad. And he looked sad. It broke my heart. I called my mom and Tim, and obviously not being able to see him they didn't understand exactly what I was talking about. And the really weird thing about Lou was he made ZERO noises...for anyone that's met Lou you know he "whines" and "talks" all the time, I thought it was odd to have such a quite dog in the car.
Lou was happy when we got home, and ate again. Now I was concerned if I fed him too much he'd get sick. Lou is known for having a really bad stomach, so I tried not to overdue it, and thank god didn't.
Later on Tim got home and agreed that Lou definitely looked horrible, he was once again my Holocaust dog. We decided to let Lou sleep in our room, something I swore I would never do, because he was so sick (or maybe it was tired, we had no idea). Well Lou did fine in our room, but in the morning Tim decided I needed to take Louie to the vet to get him checked out. So off to the vet I go with Lou, which means I have to carry him to the car, and then carry him to the vet's office. Now Lou might have lost some weight but he was still 43lbs. Anyway the vet techs agreed right away that there must be something wrong with him, because how could he get so skinny after only a little over a week.
The vet checked him out, and everything looked good. She ran some blood tests, to the tune of $110, but all came out ok. She thinks that either Lou wasn't fed or he didn't eat. I'm not so sure what happened, but we all no Louie and he loves to play, so its possible that he just played way TOO much while we were gone.
Lou's been sleeping now for a few days and is on the mend, and back to being his crazy, psycho self!
Well, the dogcam was not "on" as often as we would have liked, frequently we tried to watch him and it was disabled. We were slightly disgruntled but got over it.
The day after we got home from Vancouver, I went to pick up Lou. I asked the girl if Lou ate, and she said that he had. So I was pleased. Then they went and got Lou. He came bounding down the stairs, clearly very excited (which is no surprise with Lou). But then I saw him...he was SOOO skinny...I couldn't believe it. But I told myself at least he's still having a good time, maybe its not that bad.
I brought Lou out to the car and he hopped right in, so I thought to myself he's probably fine.
On our way home, about an hour trip, I must have fed Lou by hand about 10 times. He was ravaging for food...so sad. And he looked sad. It broke my heart. I called my mom and Tim, and obviously not being able to see him they didn't understand exactly what I was talking about. And the really weird thing about Lou was he made ZERO noises...for anyone that's met Lou you know he "whines" and "talks" all the time, I thought it was odd to have such a quite dog in the car.
Lou was happy when we got home, and ate again. Now I was concerned if I fed him too much he'd get sick. Lou is known for having a really bad stomach, so I tried not to overdue it, and thank god didn't.
Later on Tim got home and agreed that Lou definitely looked horrible, he was once again my Holocaust dog. We decided to let Lou sleep in our room, something I swore I would never do, because he was so sick (or maybe it was tired, we had no idea). Well Lou did fine in our room, but in the morning Tim decided I needed to take Louie to the vet to get him checked out. So off to the vet I go with Lou, which means I have to carry him to the car, and then carry him to the vet's office. Now Lou might have lost some weight but he was still 43lbs. Anyway the vet techs agreed right away that there must be something wrong with him, because how could he get so skinny after only a little over a week.
The vet checked him out, and everything looked good. She ran some blood tests, to the tune of $110, but all came out ok. She thinks that either Lou wasn't fed or he didn't eat. I'm not so sure what happened, but we all no Louie and he loves to play, so its possible that he just played way TOO much while we were gone.
Lou's been sleeping now for a few days and is on the mend, and back to being his crazy, psycho self!
Friday, July 13, 2007
Lou's First Swim Class
Yes, we took Lou to an indoor swimming pool for dogs only. The reason we did this is because Lou loves to chase dogs/balls in and out of the water, but many of times he gets out so far that we're afraid he's not going to make it back in. He doesn't have a typical "dog swimming stance", as opposed to being almost horizontal, Lou is much closer to vertical. His front paws are way above the water, flailing all over the place, so we're hoping that with a little intervention he can get better at swimming, and stop scaring us...At the pool, you buy the slots in 15 minute incriments. The first time its recommended that you only get 15 minutes as dogs get tired...not sure if they've met Lou, but we agreed to only buy 15 minutes.
Louie didn't like getting the life jacket put on him, but he accepted it none the less. And although he is typically one to run right into water at a lake/ocean...he was hesitant about the pool. The worker there told us not to worry, and started to drag Lou into the pool, Lou fought it as much as he could but eventually ended up in the pool swimming.
We hope Lou enjoyed his first swim class, and that he learned lots, and we plan to take him back many more times. We'd like him to stop flailing everytime he gets in the water!
And just a side note...15 minutes was NOT enough, Lou was NOT tired at all, next time it'll have to be for 30!
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