What is "skyping" and why do I seem to be the last person under the age of 35 to be in the know? I mean, I thought I was a pretty savvy gal but this one's got me puzzled. I feel like that stupid word is everywhere I turn these days - in other friend's blogs, on their facebook pages, and even on professional business cards! SKYPING? I assume that it's some form of communication, possibly of the internet medium, but that is just not enough.
I google....
and UnifiedCommunications.com says,"Skype is an IP telephony service provider that offers free calling between subscribers and low-cost calling to people who don't use the service. In addition to standard telephone calls, Skype enables file transfers, texting, video chat and videoconferencing. The service is available for desktop computers, notebook and tablet computers and other mobile devices, including mobile phones. A number of companies, including Skype, produce dedicated Skype phones."
I'm still confused. Telephone? Computer? Texting? I'm obviously out of the technological loop and need someone to pull me back in ASAP!
12.29.2008
12.23.2008
12.22.2008
Today marks one month, to the day...
before I meet the new little man in my life! The one who has been keeping me awake all night... sending me to the potty every 30 minutes... making me so hungry that I've almost gone into debt buying Ben & Jerry's Half Baked and Hardee's gravy biscuits ... punching my insides... and "un-glueing" me physically & emotionally for the past 8 months. One month to the day, until that wonderful day when I meet the little man who is making me fall insanely, head over heels, uncontrollably in love every single minute of every single day. One month!
It's amazing to me how much you can love someone that you've never met. Especially when that someone causes you to pee in your pants atleast once a day. I imagine his little face, so perfect and round, and how precious it will be to see his soft, tiny hand wrapped around John's finger. I wonder if I will melt into a ball of mush at the first sound of his baby cries or what it will feel like the day we bring him home. Will he have John's great hair, my eyes, a good sense of humor? Will he be a t-ball all-star or spelling bee champ? Will he love me as much as I already love him? And will the first moment I hold him in my arms be as overwhelmingly wonderful as I have envisioned?
These are the sweet thoughts I wrap myself in on the days when the "joys" of pregnancy are staring me down into the toilet. I have definitely earned a new-found respect for mother's across the globe, because, let me tell ya', it sure hasn't been easy, Soulshine. In fact, some of those days have been down-right miserable!
There was the morning that I yacked in the shower! I couldn't stop puking so, naked & wet, I proceeded towards the toilet where... I puked so hard, I pee'd ALL OVER THE FLOOR. And if that wasn't bad enough, in the midst of being exhausted from puking and still green with nausea, I had to clean out a shower that was filled with last night's dinner and a floor that was covered in a bladder full of pee. I didn't eat lima beans again for 6 months! (I know, I know. You're thinking you could have done without that, right? Well, so could I!)
Then came month 6 when I had my flu shot & glucose screening (to test for diabetes). Apparently the combination was too much for my already tired body and somewhere between the hours of 2 and 3, I passed out cold on my desk at work, waking up 2 hours later to a pile of drool and one very confused customer.
Oh! Then there was that unforgettable night at John's softball game, in the fall. Sporting my newly protruding belly, I made way to the bathroom stall to pee. I was still learning how to maneuver properly and apparently, hadn't worked out all the kinks in my squat & hover (ladies - we all know about the public bathroom "squat & hover") and I pee'd all down the back of my brand new maternity blue jeans. Imagine the embarrassment of walking back out to a bleacher full of people with a huge dark stain down the back of your pants. Not pleasant! I imagined the baby, all snuggled in my belly, laughing his adorable buns off at his idiot mommy who just pee'd herself.
I've had heartburn & headaches that I thought would kill me - learned to say the words "diarrhea" & "constipation" in public without embarrassment (ps. there's no normal pooping in pregnancy) - silently cussed out several stupid men who took the liberty of calling me "chubby" - mastered the art of secretly napping at work - concealed a million eye rolls after being told, "this is nothing compared to what's coming soon" - read things that scare the absolute beegeezus out of me - made keegles a part of my daily life - and, well...
I could go on and on!
But it won't be the misery of peeing my pants or overwhelming nausea that I remember when I see his perfect little face for the first time. In fact, I have a feeling that all of that suffering will fade away quickly leaving me only with the greatest blessing I have yet to receive.
One month to the day, and I can hardly wait!
It's amazing to me how much you can love someone that you've never met. Especially when that someone causes you to pee in your pants atleast once a day. I imagine his little face, so perfect and round, and how precious it will be to see his soft, tiny hand wrapped around John's finger. I wonder if I will melt into a ball of mush at the first sound of his baby cries or what it will feel like the day we bring him home. Will he have John's great hair, my eyes, a good sense of humor? Will he be a t-ball all-star or spelling bee champ? Will he love me as much as I already love him? And will the first moment I hold him in my arms be as overwhelmingly wonderful as I have envisioned?
These are the sweet thoughts I wrap myself in on the days when the "joys" of pregnancy are staring me down into the toilet. I have definitely earned a new-found respect for mother's across the globe, because, let me tell ya', it sure hasn't been easy, Soulshine. In fact, some of those days have been down-right miserable!
There was the morning that I yacked in the shower! I couldn't stop puking so, naked & wet, I proceeded towards the toilet where... I puked so hard, I pee'd ALL OVER THE FLOOR. And if that wasn't bad enough, in the midst of being exhausted from puking and still green with nausea, I had to clean out a shower that was filled with last night's dinner and a floor that was covered in a bladder full of pee. I didn't eat lima beans again for 6 months! (I know, I know. You're thinking you could have done without that, right? Well, so could I!)
Then came month 6 when I had my flu shot & glucose screening (to test for diabetes). Apparently the combination was too much for my already tired body and somewhere between the hours of 2 and 3, I passed out cold on my desk at work, waking up 2 hours later to a pile of drool and one very confused customer.
Oh! Then there was that unforgettable night at John's softball game, in the fall. Sporting my newly protruding belly, I made way to the bathroom stall to pee. I was still learning how to maneuver properly and apparently, hadn't worked out all the kinks in my squat & hover (ladies - we all know about the public bathroom "squat & hover") and I pee'd all down the back of my brand new maternity blue jeans. Imagine the embarrassment of walking back out to a bleacher full of people with a huge dark stain down the back of your pants. Not pleasant! I imagined the baby, all snuggled in my belly, laughing his adorable buns off at his idiot mommy who just pee'd herself.
I've had heartburn & headaches that I thought would kill me - learned to say the words "diarrhea" & "constipation" in public without embarrassment (ps. there's no normal pooping in pregnancy) - silently cussed out several stupid men who took the liberty of calling me "chubby" - mastered the art of secretly napping at work - concealed a million eye rolls after being told, "this is nothing compared to what's coming soon" - read things that scare the absolute beegeezus out of me - made keegles a part of my daily life - and, well...
I could go on and on!
But it won't be the misery of peeing my pants or overwhelming nausea that I remember when I see his perfect little face for the first time. In fact, I have a feeling that all of that suffering will fade away quickly leaving me only with the greatest blessing I have yet to receive.
One month to the day, and I can hardly wait!
12.02.2008
Lamaze
Deep inhale through your nose. Exhale through your mouth, releasing all the air.
Our first lamaze class was informative,inspiring, and even comical. As John was counting how many breaths I would take during a typical contraction, I could hardly contain my outbursts of laughter. It all felt so silly, but i'm sure it won't in a little over 1 month. My favorite part of the whole night was when the teacher lowered the lights, I was instructed to lay on my side, and John had to give me a 10 minute body massage. I LOVE lamaze class!!!!! And the best part is, we have 2 more to go!
Here are a few things we learned from class numero uno:
* In mere weeks, I will be birthing something the size of a small football player out of a hole that's the size of a lemon (ugh!)
* I have gained 3 pounds of blood - this really surprised me
* Its better to sleep on my left side because the baby gets more oxygen
* I will lose approximately 15 pounds immediately after the baby is born (that's more than i've gained - woohoo!)
Keep it coming Lamaze!
Our first lamaze class was informative,inspiring, and even comical. As John was counting how many breaths I would take during a typical contraction, I could hardly contain my outbursts of laughter. It all felt so silly, but i'm sure it won't in a little over 1 month. My favorite part of the whole night was when the teacher lowered the lights, I was instructed to lay on my side, and John had to give me a 10 minute body massage. I LOVE lamaze class!!!!! And the best part is, we have 2 more to go!
Here are a few things we learned from class numero uno:
* In mere weeks, I will be birthing something the size of a small football player out of a hole that's the size of a lemon (ugh!)
* I have gained 3 pounds of blood - this really surprised me
* Its better to sleep on my left side because the baby gets more oxygen
* I will lose approximately 15 pounds immediately after the baby is born (that's more than i've gained - woohoo!)
Keep it coming Lamaze!
12.01.2008
our first time....
This past Thursday, John and I did it for the first time! I have to say, I was completely nervous going into the whole thing and I think he was too, though he never led on. I did research, called my mom & dad to see how they do it, contemplated bringing someone else in to help, watched a few TV specials, and STILL almost backed out at the last minute. s-t-r-e-s-s!
But as soon as John pulled that bird out of its nice, Butterball packaging, I knew we would be alright. It was our very first oven baked, Thanksgiving turkey, and it was a complete SUCCESS! I have more confidence in me & John than ever before - WE DID IT!
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After...
But as soon as John pulled that bird out of its nice, Butterball packaging, I knew we would be alright. It was our very first oven baked, Thanksgiving turkey, and it was a complete SUCCESS! I have more confidence in me & John than ever before - WE DID IT!
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