Thursday, October 3, 2013
Laugh or Cry...
Ok, so just got finished with watching the series opener of Greys Anatomy, and I just have to let everyone know this pregnancy thing is C.R.A.Z.Y and for R.E.A.L!!! This show somehow managed to make me cry like a little baby...and then I started laughing because I was crying so hard...and while I was laughing I was continuing to cry. The look on Mark's face was priceless! Here's to you Lil' Clark!
Sunday, September 29, 2013
What will Lil' Clark look like?
I find myself thinking about what our Lil' Clark will look like....(of course no matter what he/she will be the cutest kid EVER!) A good time back I actually went to one of those morphing websites and downloaded Mark and I's pictures and it is suppose to morph the two to form a picture of a child.
Here is picture #1: (girl)
And picture #2: (boy)
Only time will tell...until then I'll keep brewing!
Here is picture #1: (girl)
And picture #2: (boy)
Only time will tell...until then I'll keep brewing!
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Week 16
Holy moly this week flew by! I thought I better sneak in a quick blog this week, before I head out into the great outdoors and go camping this weekend!
Miranda, Lil' Kylie, and I are going on an ALL girls (well..that is if I am having a girl...the date we find out is getting closer and closer) camping trip this weekend. I am super excited, although will miss partaking in a few cocktail beverages. We are heading up towards Sedona, and if anyone reading this has been up there it is beautiful country! I am excited for Miranda to show me the ropes of camping (I like doing it, but I am still quite the beginner when it comes to camping). I will hopefully take some pictures and be able to share the trip on here when I get back.
I am so happy for many other Mom's out there....I have heard of a few fellow high school classmates and others at school that are expecting little bundles of joy around the same time as myself. I sure hope they are enjoying the ride of pregnancy as much as I am! I keep feeling like I will jinx myself, because this whole pregnancy thing is going quite smoothly so far. Hopefully, I will not be paying for it in delivery...yikes!
And here we go with the belly shots. By the way...I have had a few students mention my belly is getting bigger. What do you think??
Miranda, Lil' Kylie, and I are going on an ALL girls (well..that is if I am having a girl...the date we find out is getting closer and closer) camping trip this weekend. I am super excited, although will miss partaking in a few cocktail beverages. We are heading up towards Sedona, and if anyone reading this has been up there it is beautiful country! I am excited for Miranda to show me the ropes of camping (I like doing it, but I am still quite the beginner when it comes to camping). I will hopefully take some pictures and be able to share the trip on here when I get back.
I am so happy for many other Mom's out there....I have heard of a few fellow high school classmates and others at school that are expecting little bundles of joy around the same time as myself. I sure hope they are enjoying the ride of pregnancy as much as I am! I keep feeling like I will jinx myself, because this whole pregnancy thing is going quite smoothly so far. Hopefully, I will not be paying for it in delivery...yikes!
And here we go with the belly shots. By the way...I have had a few students mention my belly is getting bigger. What do you think??
Week 16
Compared to Week 5!
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Week 15
Update from Doctor Apt.
First off, I love my OB doctor...he is a great doctor and he has a great personality as well (which makes it much easier to visit and feel more comfortable--believe me I have seen some not so people friendly doctors and it just makes the appointment so much more annoying). I was amused this time, as my doctor was asking if I knew what we were having yet---boy or girl. I told him that Mark and I have different viewpoints on what we are having---and before I could finish my sentence he wheeled in the ultrasound to see if you he could figure it out! Our little peanut is still too small or was moving around just too much for him to make a decision.
So for those of you that are avid readers, the date of October 15th will be the day (fingers crossed) we should be able to find out the sex.
On another note....I have had two separate individuals tell me our Lil' Clark has big feet---do they not realize I have long feet and Mark has crazy big feet! This child will definitely inherit that! Sorry Lil' Clark!
Week 15 Belly
And just for comparison....look at that belly grow!
First off, I love my OB doctor...he is a great doctor and he has a great personality as well (which makes it much easier to visit and feel more comfortable--believe me I have seen some not so people friendly doctors and it just makes the appointment so much more annoying). I was amused this time, as my doctor was asking if I knew what we were having yet---boy or girl. I told him that Mark and I have different viewpoints on what we are having---and before I could finish my sentence he wheeled in the ultrasound to see if you he could figure it out! Our little peanut is still too small or was moving around just too much for him to make a decision.
So for those of you that are avid readers, the date of October 15th will be the day (fingers crossed) we should be able to find out the sex.
On another note....I have had two separate individuals tell me our Lil' Clark has big feet---do they not realize I have long feet and Mark has crazy big feet! This child will definitely inherit that! Sorry Lil' Clark!
Week 15 Belly
And just for comparison....look at that belly grow!
Friday, September 13, 2013
Week 14! 2nd Trimester here we go!
Week 14
Week 14 belly shot:
This week has been crazy busy! I had parent teacher conferences for two nights this week and averaged getting home around 8:30 each night. Glad the week is over! Although I have a lot of grading to do this weekend, and prepare for my formal observation with my principal next Tuesday. In the meantime, a week or so ago I went and had some tests done for any chromosome deficiencies for our Lil' Clark. Well, the Geneticist called the day before conferences began and I was playing phone tag with her for 3 days before I finally gave Mark the phone number and had him call her. They told me they would call either way. I am happy to hear that our Lil' Clark is healthy and there are now issues!
On a side note, I am feeling great these days. I have definitely got more of my energy back (thank goodness, I could not imagine doing conferences otherwise). I am doing a little better with food, not as picky. Although smells can still get to me at times.
I have another regular doctors appointment on Monday afternoon, so hopefully I will be able to set up the time next month to figure out the sex of the baby. It has been the number one question everyone seems to ask (students included). I will definitely have to poll my students if they think Lil' Clark will be a girl or boy. (I am still saying girl...Mark says boy--looks like a good bet to take with Mark if you ask me!)
Until next time....I will enjoy the Wisconsin Badgers play at ASU! Go Bucky!
Week 14 belly shot:
This week has been crazy busy! I had parent teacher conferences for two nights this week and averaged getting home around 8:30 each night. Glad the week is over! Although I have a lot of grading to do this weekend, and prepare for my formal observation with my principal next Tuesday. In the meantime, a week or so ago I went and had some tests done for any chromosome deficiencies for our Lil' Clark. Well, the Geneticist called the day before conferences began and I was playing phone tag with her for 3 days before I finally gave Mark the phone number and had him call her. They told me they would call either way. I am happy to hear that our Lil' Clark is healthy and there are now issues!
On a side note, I am feeling great these days. I have definitely got more of my energy back (thank goodness, I could not imagine doing conferences otherwise). I am doing a little better with food, not as picky. Although smells can still get to me at times.
I have another regular doctors appointment on Monday afternoon, so hopefully I will be able to set up the time next month to figure out the sex of the baby. It has been the number one question everyone seems to ask (students included). I will definitely have to poll my students if they think Lil' Clark will be a girl or boy. (I am still saying girl...Mark says boy--looks like a good bet to take with Mark if you ask me!)
Until next time....I will enjoy the Wisconsin Badgers play at ASU! Go Bucky!
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Week 13
On Wednesday, I had another ultrasound. They were doing measurements on our little Clark, so the Geneticist can evaluate the probability of having any chromosomal issues. As we went through the ultrasound everything looked great...and we will just wait for a phone call for the Geneticist to call -- either way our Lil' Clark will be awesome!
So I showed up bright and early to my appointment and I was so excited to see our little one! Lil' Clark was bouncing up a storm inside my belly! I mean nonstop jumping the entire time. I kept thinking to myself....when I begin to feel this I am in a run for my money! The tech doing the ultrasound also mentioned that our Lil' Clark had some big feet --- little does she know Mark not only has big feet but also big hands.....wonder if this is a sign to come. Until then....say hello to Lil' Clark!
So I showed up bright and early to my appointment and I was so excited to see our little one! Lil' Clark was bouncing up a storm inside my belly! I mean nonstop jumping the entire time. I kept thinking to myself....when I begin to feel this I am in a run for my money! The tech doing the ultrasound also mentioned that our Lil' Clark had some big feet --- little does she know Mark not only has big feet but also big hands.....wonder if this is a sign to come. Until then....say hello to Lil' Clark!
Friday, August 30, 2013
Secrets Out!
The last remaining individuals to find out I am expecting were my students(and if you remember they have been spreading a few "rumors" about me on the playground as well). On Thursday, I finally decided I was going to tell my students at school. I was trying to come up with a clever way to share the news with them (and then convince them not to say anything to their friends so it would be a surprise for all the students--not sure how well we did on that one!)
Here is how it went down. First up, the students were doing journal entries about qualitative and quantitative data collecting. So I showed them two pictures to identify those items within the pictures. Next up, I had them infer with a picture of two tigers playing/fighting in water. The very last picture was of my last ultrasound and had them predict with the image was. I heard responses anywhere from a deformed alien to cheerios to an animal. Most students did realize it was an ultrasound of a baby though, and as soon as I prompted them to predict who was carrying this baby...they responded with excitement and claps! I had a young gentleman (who seems like a "tough" kid call it a "peanut")! There were many congrats given to me and they were super awesome about it! There were a few of the students who said "I knew it!" but as I looked at their predictions it didn't back that up!
I think the group of students who will be going through this pregnancy with me could not be a better group of students to share it with. I really truly am blessed to work at such an amazing school with wonderful students. I would not trade it for the world!
Week 12 belly pick
My sleepiness is starting to get better. Still feeling great (except for smells can sometimes get me---I almost threw up in the bathroom at school the other day due to the smell). I also have another ultrasound next Wednesday so pictures to come! Until then, I plan to enjoy my 3 day weekend!
Here is how it went down. First up, the students were doing journal entries about qualitative and quantitative data collecting. So I showed them two pictures to identify those items within the pictures. Next up, I had them infer with a picture of two tigers playing/fighting in water. The very last picture was of my last ultrasound and had them predict with the image was. I heard responses anywhere from a deformed alien to cheerios to an animal. Most students did realize it was an ultrasound of a baby though, and as soon as I prompted them to predict who was carrying this baby...they responded with excitement and claps! I had a young gentleman (who seems like a "tough" kid call it a "peanut")! There were many congrats given to me and they were super awesome about it! There were a few of the students who said "I knew it!" but as I looked at their predictions it didn't back that up!
I think the group of students who will be going through this pregnancy with me could not be a better group of students to share it with. I really truly am blessed to work at such an amazing school with wonderful students. I would not trade it for the world!
Week 12 belly pick
My sleepiness is starting to get better. Still feeling great (except for smells can sometimes get me---I almost threw up in the bathroom at school the other day due to the smell). I also have another ultrasound next Wednesday so pictures to come! Until then, I plan to enjoy my 3 day weekend!
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