Quick story before I forget it.
While at Brian's parent's house for Thanksgiving Hannah saw the onesie we gave Brian's parents when we told them the news. We told her it was for the baby and she said, "Okay, I will hold it for you." This is typical Hannah. She is so sweet and caring and always says, "I can hold it for you." She carried that onesie all around the house and told everyone it was for Aunt Stephanie's baby. Later in the night she went in the den to watch Elf and of course the onesie went too. After the movie she came back into the living room and realized before we left that she didn't have the onesie. She panicked and started asking where it was. We told her it was in the den and she ran and said, "I'll get it for you Aunt Stephanie!" She was so happy once it was back in her possession. Then we had to explain why she needed to leave it there. Oh how I love my Hannah. <3
Sunday, November 27, 2011
I'm the Mom???
What a wonderful Thanksgiving break I had! Spent Saturday and Sunday doing pretty much nothing except emptying my DVR and keeping the couch warm. Then I spent Monday and Tuesday in Lake Arthur with my sis and all the kids. Wednesday I brought a stowaway back with me and Brian and I ordered our Christmas cards. That evening the stowaway, Hannah, got to surprise Dana and Mom. They were so happy! We spent the night decorating the house with Christmas decorations. Thanksgiving Day was great! Mom made breakfast burritos, then Dana, Mom, Brian, Hannah, and I went and watched Arthur Christmas in 3D. Hannah really liked it and I thought it was cute too. Then we all went to Dayton and had Thanksgiving with Brian's parents and Lauren. Friday I went shopping (among the things bought were our crib, changing table, dresser, and glider!!!), hung out at the house, and then we took Hannah to the Dayton playoff game along with Mom. We all had fun despite the ugly outcome. Saturday we had to take Hannah back and I didn't want to take her and she wasn't ready to go. You know how kids are-one minute they can't wait to get home the next they are upset they are going home. Mom and I met Christa, Cody, and the kids in Beaumont at Babies R Us. It was fun walking around with mom and Christa. After showing them the crib and browsing bedding, the majority of the time was spent in the stroller aisle dissecting strollers and car seats. I let the pros take over and analyze each one because they know what they are doing. I just looked and said "Aw, this one is pretty!" Typical first time mommy. Today has been spent looking at a Pack-n-Play that was given to us by a family friend, (Thanks to Damien's parents!) looking at strollers and bedding online, and watching the Texans game. Unfortunately, I have had so much fun this break I have not been a productive teacher. Boo!
Time with my nieces, nephew, and sister this week made me start realizing that I am going to be a Mom. Not only that we are having a baby, but that I will be a Mom, forever. This is a realization I'm sure all moms-to-be go through. The only thing I can relate it to is my first day as a teacher. I remember distinctly being in front of a room full of children and thinking, "Okay, when will the teacher be back? Oh wait...I AM the teacher." During my interships and student teaching the teacher would always come back. I pretended for a little bit, but the real teacher would always come back. When I watch my nieces and nephew I take on the role of caretaker for a while, but their Mommy always comes back. In just a few months we will bring our little bundle of joy home and most likely have a moment where I think, "Okay, when is the Mom coming back?" Then I will realize it is me and think, "Now what?" This isn't a moment of panic for me, but just a realization that it is coming.
When I held Hannah while she got her ears pierced, and they finished the first one and it hurt, her mom was standing right there. It wasn't Aunt Stephanie she wanted anymore, it was her Mommy. When Emily wakes up in the middle of the night and Christa is by me, it isn't Aunt Stephanie she wants to hold her, it is her Mommy. For the past 10 years Christa has been "The Mom". She is an amazing Mom and I look to her for advice on so many topics. It is an odd feeling knowing I am joining the Mom group. Soon, someone will be crying for me to be the one to comfort them when they are sad, hurt, tired, or even happy because they took their first step, discovered something new, or scored a goal. I always knew I wanted to be a Mom and what a feeling it is knowing soon I will be the one he or she turns to during the good times and the bad.
Time with my nieces, nephew, and sister this week made me start realizing that I am going to be a Mom. Not only that we are having a baby, but that I will be a Mom, forever. This is a realization I'm sure all moms-to-be go through. The only thing I can relate it to is my first day as a teacher. I remember distinctly being in front of a room full of children and thinking, "Okay, when will the teacher be back? Oh wait...I AM the teacher." During my interships and student teaching the teacher would always come back. I pretended for a little bit, but the real teacher would always come back. When I watch my nieces and nephew I take on the role of caretaker for a while, but their Mommy always comes back. In just a few months we will bring our little bundle of joy home and most likely have a moment where I think, "Okay, when is the Mom coming back?" Then I will realize it is me and think, "Now what?" This isn't a moment of panic for me, but just a realization that it is coming.
When I held Hannah while she got her ears pierced, and they finished the first one and it hurt, her mom was standing right there. It wasn't Aunt Stephanie she wanted anymore, it was her Mommy. When Emily wakes up in the middle of the night and Christa is by me, it isn't Aunt Stephanie she wants to hold her, it is her Mommy. For the past 10 years Christa has been "The Mom". She is an amazing Mom and I look to her for advice on so many topics. It is an odd feeling knowing I am joining the Mom group. Soon, someone will be crying for me to be the one to comfort them when they are sad, hurt, tired, or even happy because they took their first step, discovered something new, or scored a goal. I always knew I wanted to be a Mom and what a feeling it is knowing soon I will be the one he or she turns to during the good times and the bad.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Sweet Sixteen
Brian and I went to our 16 week checkup on Monday. He got to go! Yay! He got to hear the heartbeat, and we recorded it with the video camera this time so it is better quality. I kinda look scared in the video though. I guess I'm just not used to having a camera rolling and having my stomach exposed...uh expecially when it is ever expanding. How do people go on those shows like Baby Story? I'm glad we are documenting it though.
So, here's the scoop: Everything looks good except that my blood levels were low so I am probably anemic. That doesn't surprise me because I believe I have had low iron in the past. I might have to start taking iron supplements. The baby's heartbeat was 155 and strong. Got approved to do any exercise where I am not laying down. Also, got approved to get some massages. I can't use my tooth whitening Groupon though, so I have to try and get them to extend the deadline. I'm excited that everything looks great!
Our next doctor appointment is on Dec. 12th and then on the next day we get to go for our ultrasound! Oh ya and it is purposefully scheduled for our anniversary. :) What better way to celebrate than seeing our precious baby?! I'm ready to fast forward the next few weeks and get to that appointment.
This week I have been praying that I make it to 40 weeks. In the upcoming weeks my prayers will be focused on regardless if it is a boy or girl that the baby is healthy and that everything looks great at 20 weeks.
I am looking forward to Thanksgiving break. I want to be lazy yet be productive. haha We'll see how that goes. Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
So, here's the scoop: Everything looks good except that my blood levels were low so I am probably anemic. That doesn't surprise me because I believe I have had low iron in the past. I might have to start taking iron supplements. The baby's heartbeat was 155 and strong. Got approved to do any exercise where I am not laying down. Also, got approved to get some massages. I can't use my tooth whitening Groupon though, so I have to try and get them to extend the deadline. I'm excited that everything looks great!
Our next doctor appointment is on Dec. 12th and then on the next day we get to go for our ultrasound! Oh ya and it is purposefully scheduled for our anniversary. :) What better way to celebrate than seeing our precious baby?! I'm ready to fast forward the next few weeks and get to that appointment.
This week I have been praying that I make it to 40 weeks. In the upcoming weeks my prayers will be focused on regardless if it is a boy or girl that the baby is healthy and that everything looks great at 20 weeks.
I am looking forward to Thanksgiving break. I want to be lazy yet be productive. haha We'll see how that goes. Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Baby's First Book!
Today was a day where I could have let all the small things get to me. Rough morning caused me to run late, didn't get as much accomplished today as I wanted, etc. Well, towards the end of the day a former student gave me the best surprise. The book fair is this week and she was so thoughtful and bought a book for the baby. The book is Merry Christmas Splat. At the back she wrote a note, "Mrs. Hayman, you will make a great mom soon but they didn't have a book about babys so.....Merry Christmas" (the errors are intentional). Yes, I teared up. The thought was so sweet and just touched my heart. I love this student and she is those that I will always remember. Of course this baby will have a ton of books, but I have resisted so far (so hard!), but I will always remember this is the first book that was given to me for the baby. It is moments like this that make the rough days go by a little easier.
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