Friday, March 30, 2007
Spring
It's been so pretty around here lately with the warmer weather. The trees are blooming and everything seems so green and fresh. *deep breath* Yum!
Strawberry Season
It's the season of beautiful red berries here in Southern California. I bought half a flat at the farmers market yesterday, and it's already half gone. This was part of my breakfast this morning, then I had another bowl this afternoon, complete with can of Redi-Whip in the other hand... Yum!
In other news, there isn't any. We had our 16-week appointment this morning, and there's nothing new to report. All is going along smoothly. So much so, in fact, that we may have to start getting serious about baby names and such. The next appointment is set for April 27. That's the big ultrasound where they generally determine gender, but since we already know it's a boy, it'll just confirm that. They'll use the 3D/4D settings on the machine, so we'll get some cool video and pics to go along with it. Time to get my scrapbook going!
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
The Man's Guide for Understanding Women Better
DANGEROUS: | SAFER: | SAFEST: | ULTRA SAFE: |
| What's for dinner? | Can I help you with dinner? | Where would you like to go for dinner? | Here, have some wine. |
| Are you wearing that? | Wow, you sure look good in brown! | WOW! Look at you! | Here, have some wine |
| What are you so worked up about? | Could we be overreacting? | Here's my paycheck. | Here, have some wine. |
| Should you be eating that? | You know, there are a lot of apples left. | Can I get you a piece of chocolate with that? | Here, have some wine. |
| What did you DO all day? | I hope you didn't over-do it today. | I've always loved you in that robe! | Here, have some wine. |
Friday, March 16, 2007
Second Trimester!
To celebrate my official entry into the second trimester, I thought I'd post my first belly pic. Not really much to see, but I definitely can't suck it in anymore! Did a little shopping for some maternity clothes today. I'm getting desperate for work attire; might have to telecommute just because I have no business casual stuff that fits!Everything else seems to be going great. We got all our test results back — negative on the cystic fibrosis screen and extremely low risk for Down's and Trisomy defects (based on the nuchal translucency and blood screens). We check the heart rate with our rented Doppler every couple of days; it's hanging in the 155 bpm range. Good!
I should be in bed, but Ken's rehearsing for tomorrow's service with another band member, so I'm just killin' time. I think they're about done, though. Maybe I'll go walk the dog and wash/brush/floss, etc. By that time, they oughtta wrap it up.
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Starbucks
Not a terribly flattering pic of me, but hey, we're enjoying some goodies at Starbucks. Who can complain?
The Beach
Paddy visited from Sac last weekend, and we went out to Malibu beach just to get some sea air. Nice day, but a little cool as we were there late afternoon.
Crib set?
I'm starting to think about decorating a nursery now, and just can't imagine our kid having a traditional crib set. So I went searching for cool fabrics online and found this one. Ken and I LOVE Scooby Doo, and there will have to be some element of music in the room, so this one is perfect! Now, how do you go about finding someone who can sew a crib set?
Friday, March 09, 2007
An exciting night!
Well, we had a good bit of excitement around the homestead last night. First, at our quarterly homeowners' association meeting, I was elected board president. Hope I don't regret that!
Then, as we returned home from walking the dog about 9 p.m., we passed a strange man peeking in the windows of a downstairs unit (below us and over one). He was trying to hide behind the palm tree because Brady alerted to him (ears and hackles up), and he didn't/wouldn't say anything. We stood there (about eight feet away) staring at him for 30 seconds or more, and he just hid behind the tree. So we took Brady upstairs and Ken came back down to confront the peeper, who took off running as soon as Ken came out of the stairwell. So, Ken took off running after him and chased the guy around the complex one and a half times before the guy got away (he had a pretty good head start). So, we called the cops, who sent out a couple of deputies to look around. We patrolled the area with Brady for another hour. Didn't see the guy again, but we bet he either lives here or was visiting someone who lives here, because the way our complex is set up, you don't just stumble on it (no stores or anything nearby).
Turns out, he was watching our college-age neighbor getting ... friendly ... with his girlfriend (there was a tiny crack in the blinds where he might've seen something). Anyway, creepy.
Ken decided that was the most excitement he's had in a long time and (briefly) considered a career in law enforcement. I nipped that in the bud. :o)
Then, as we returned home from walking the dog about 9 p.m., we passed a strange man peeking in the windows of a downstairs unit (below us and over one). He was trying to hide behind the palm tree because Brady alerted to him (ears and hackles up), and he didn't/wouldn't say anything. We stood there (about eight feet away) staring at him for 30 seconds or more, and he just hid behind the tree. So we took Brady upstairs and Ken came back down to confront the peeper, who took off running as soon as Ken came out of the stairwell. So, Ken took off running after him and chased the guy around the complex one and a half times before the guy got away (he had a pretty good head start). So, we called the cops, who sent out a couple of deputies to look around. We patrolled the area with Brady for another hour. Didn't see the guy again, but we bet he either lives here or was visiting someone who lives here, because the way our complex is set up, you don't just stumble on it (no stores or anything nearby).
Turns out, he was watching our college-age neighbor getting ... friendly ... with his girlfriend (there was a tiny crack in the blinds where he might've seen something). Anyway, creepy.
Ken decided that was the most excitement he's had in a long time and (briefly) considered a career in law enforcement. I nipped that in the bud. :o)
Thursday, March 08, 2007
Looks like we'll be buying blue...
It's a BOY!!That's a fairly certain guess by the perinatologist that did my first trimester screening this morning. She'd only admit an 80% accuracy for this stage, but she seemed 100% certain and even showed us the parts and how she determined what she did. :o) Yay! Got it all on video, too. Awesome.
In other news, there were no visible markers for Down's or any other chromosomal problems (nuchal skin fold was well within normal range, clearly defined nose bone, good-looking spine, all appendages, etc.), and he even measures a few days ahead (based on size, she guessed my due date at 9/9). We'll get official results back in a few days (combining the ultrasound with the bloodwork), but I'm not expecting anything to turn up. Phew!
Thursday, March 01, 2007
I'm a Wild Dog!
Thanks, Amy, this was fun! Find out what animal you are at The Animal In You.
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Wild Dog
Genera and species: Canis canidae
Collective Term: A tribe of wild dogs
Description
Most people who meet a wild dog are struck by its energetic, demonstrative and restless behavior. This mid-sized individual differs from its domestic dog and wolf cousins in a number of notable ways: it is physically more powerful than the domestic dog, and its social structure differs dramatically from that of the lone wolf. It is difficult to describe the wild dog's personality without explaining it in terms of its pack of friends, for wild dogs don't see themselves as rugged individualists but rather as members of a social team that demands constant bonding and cooperation.
Thinking of bringing that new invention of yours to the market? Put a wild dog in charge. For no one can take an idea and run with it, better than this hardy individual. Its powers of endurance and canine enthusiasm make for such a powerful combination, that wild dogs are consistently amongst the highest wage earners. So why don't they simply run their own businesses and reap the rewards? Well for one thing, they don't possess the leadership and entrepreneurial talents of their canine cousins. Instead, by concentrating on relationship building and teamwork, wild dogs achieve the kind of job satisfaction that no salary can replace.
Wild dogs are highly principled individuals although they take a while before placing their trust in others. Employers should give them a lot of freedom since they do not perform well in structured environments. When it comes to stamina, they are without equal and are usually the first to arrive and the last to leave. Versatile in their skills, their sharp minds can adapt to almost any environment,
A wild dog will not overwhelm you with its beauty, nor can it match the suave Tom Cruise style of the wolf. Instead, its mating strategy is summarized in two words: persistence and endurance. By wearing down its quarry with an endless offering of flowers, cards, and romantic dinners, the prey eventually succumbs to sheer exhaustion. The wild dog is clearly a dog at heart and is willing to romp with the best of them but manages to maintain its dignity under the most demanding bedroom conditions.
Careers and Hobbies
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Wild Dog
Genera and species: Canis canidae
Collective Term: A tribe of wild dogs
Description
Most people who meet a wild dog are struck by its energetic, demonstrative and restless behavior. This mid-sized individual differs from its domestic dog and wolf cousins in a number of notable ways: it is physically more powerful than the domestic dog, and its social structure differs dramatically from that of the lone wolf. It is difficult to describe the wild dog's personality without explaining it in terms of its pack of friends, for wild dogs don't see themselves as rugged individualists but rather as members of a social team that demands constant bonding and cooperation.
Thinking of bringing that new invention of yours to the market? Put a wild dog in charge. For no one can take an idea and run with it, better than this hardy individual. Its powers of endurance and canine enthusiasm make for such a powerful combination, that wild dogs are consistently amongst the highest wage earners. So why don't they simply run their own businesses and reap the rewards? Well for one thing, they don't possess the leadership and entrepreneurial talents of their canine cousins. Instead, by concentrating on relationship building and teamwork, wild dogs achieve the kind of job satisfaction that no salary can replace.
Wild dogs are highly principled individuals although they take a while before placing their trust in others. Employers should give them a lot of freedom since they do not perform well in structured environments. When it comes to stamina, they are without equal and are usually the first to arrive and the last to leave. Versatile in their skills, their sharp minds can adapt to almost any environment,
A wild dog will not overwhelm you with its beauty, nor can it match the suave Tom Cruise style of the wolf. Instead, its mating strategy is summarized in two words: persistence and endurance. By wearing down its quarry with an endless offering of flowers, cards, and romantic dinners, the prey eventually succumbs to sheer exhaustion. The wild dog is clearly a dog at heart and is willing to romp with the best of them but manages to maintain its dignity under the most demanding bedroom conditions.
Careers and Hobbies
- Policework
- Engineer
- Military
- Journalist
- Academic
- Running
- Writing
- Horse riding
- Surfing the net
- Martina Navratilova
- Vladimir Lenin
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