Thursday, January 28, 2010
Life is about to change!
I am 2 hours away from a start of a whole new life! Hard to imagine what I am about to experience but I believe I am ready. Last night Greg and I went out to dinner and we sat just looking at each other--a rare moment that neither one of us has something to say. It was as if there were no words to describe sitting in our favorite Indian Restaurant without distraction but each other. Greg broke the silence and said, "This is the last dinner it will be just you and I." And all I could muster up was, "This is the last time it will be you and I...FOREVER." But it wasn't a death sentence I was delievering it was more a statement of amazement that there will soon be a mini us on this earth relying on the two of us for guidance, direction, safety and support. It wasn't a super romantic evening but it will probably be one of the moments I will always remember between Greg and I...it was the moment we realized we're becoming parents and our branch of our family tree is about to bloom!
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Books & Bookmarks
Great resource for product recalls; bookmark suggestion:
US Consumer Product Safety Commission:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/category/child.html
Are there other sites we should bookmark?
Another community call out request: Which books were/are most helpful to you as a new mom. I'd love to hear your reviews and recommendations on which ones are your favorite. Books can be all inclusive "the first year" or specific to certain topics--sleep training, potty training, feedings, etc.
If you are looking for resources or support on a particular topic, mention it in your comment so others can contribute and hopefully help!
Onwards...
US Consumer Product Safety Commission:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/category/child.html
Are there other sites we should bookmark?
Another community call out request: Which books were/are most helpful to you as a new mom. I'd love to hear your reviews and recommendations on which ones are your favorite. Books can be all inclusive "the first year" or specific to certain topics--sleep training, potty training, feedings, etc.
If you are looking for resources or support on a particular topic, mention it in your comment so others can contribute and hopefully help!
Onwards...
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Gotta love the husband!
On a recent weekly visit to the doctor's, all the usual was happening as planned. Heartbeat doppler: check, cervix measurements taken: check...well this is where this doctor's visit will remain one of the most memorable.
As my nurse practitioner is telling me I am 2.5 cm dilated, she says, "I am touching your baby's head!" My husband's face lit up, like I have never seen...not even when he first saw me walk down the isle...LOL. He responds, like a kid in a pet store, "Really, can I touch it?" My head snaps toward my nurse practitioner and without words I am saying through my look, "You aren't really going to let him are you?" Bless her heart, she says "Well, it's up to your wife but it's not as simple as it seems."
Hating to burst my husband's bubble, the only thing I could think of saying was "Ummm, honey, this is not a petting zoo! You'll be able to hold our little one soon enough!" I could tell he understood but he really thought we was capable of slapping on a glove and make his way to our baby!
It was funny, and yet so touching to see the pure excitement that resides within my husband during this time. It's hard to remember that even though we are the ones carrying the child, there is another who is also developing their own love affair with what is within.
What's husband/partner story do you have? Do share!
As my nurse practitioner is telling me I am 2.5 cm dilated, she says, "I am touching your baby's head!" My husband's face lit up, like I have never seen...not even when he first saw me walk down the isle...LOL. He responds, like a kid in a pet store, "Really, can I touch it?" My head snaps toward my nurse practitioner and without words I am saying through my look, "You aren't really going to let him are you?" Bless her heart, she says "Well, it's up to your wife but it's not as simple as it seems."
Hating to burst my husband's bubble, the only thing I could think of saying was "Ummm, honey, this is not a petting zoo! You'll be able to hold our little one soon enough!" I could tell he understood but he really thought we was capable of slapping on a glove and make his way to our baby!
It was funny, and yet so touching to see the pure excitement that resides within my husband during this time. It's hard to remember that even though we are the ones carrying the child, there is another who is also developing their own love affair with what is within.
What's husband/partner story do you have? Do share!
Friday, January 22, 2010
Days away from "B" Day
Between tosses, turns and night time bathroom trips, it came to me...I have a wonderful network of friends and family members who have taken or are taking this journey I am about to start. Motherhood. My questions, my concerns, my deepest thoughts and desire for my soon-to-be can and will be shared with this dynamic group. Their support, advice and recommendations are going to be so invaluable. Yet, we all are sprinkled throughout various locations, so coffee and tea chats are not likely. While, it will still take a village to raise this child, it will likely be a virtual village connecting us all in this bond of mamahood.
As I face the unknowns of labor--the aches, the pains, the bold, the beautiful and the "other stuff"--I suddenly don't feel alone (no offense my dear husband, but it's a girl thing!). I realized, how lucky I was to have a sisterhood with so many wonderful women. But how selfish of me to keep this wonderful "troupe" to myself and all their words of wisdom. And so Mama Troupe was formed--more than a blog--it won't be all about me...it will be about us, our kids, our successes, our struggles, everything we mamas face or will soon face!
It's not about judgement, it's not about knowing everything or knowing nothing it is about sharing and raising our children...together! And while we may have never met, we too will be connected through our comments, our support and our encouragement! So don't be shy, if you know all of us or none of us--comment, ask questions and keep the troupe growing strong.
Let the fun times begin!
As I face the unknowns of labor--the aches, the pains, the bold, the beautiful and the "other stuff"--I suddenly don't feel alone (no offense my dear husband, but it's a girl thing!). I realized, how lucky I was to have a sisterhood with so many wonderful women. But how selfish of me to keep this wonderful "troupe" to myself and all their words of wisdom. And so Mama Troupe was formed--more than a blog--it won't be all about me...it will be about us, our kids, our successes, our struggles, everything we mamas face or will soon face!
It's not about judgement, it's not about knowing everything or knowing nothing it is about sharing and raising our children...together! And while we may have never met, we too will be connected through our comments, our support and our encouragement! So don't be shy, if you know all of us or none of us--comment, ask questions and keep the troupe growing strong.
Let the fun times begin!
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