I think the hardest thing about this NICU stuff is that I’m always so hopeful things will go just right. If I was pessimistic, this would be easier. No getting my hopes up that she’d stay off CPAP (I didn’t even know her going back on the first time was […]
So, for those of you who haven’t heard, I have to use a breast pump 8-10 times a day to keep my supply up until Leapster is ready to exclusively nurse (if she’s ever ready). Anyways, one important aspect of pumping is that the pump needs electricity. It’s all fun […]
First of all, my peanut is one month old today! A month has gone so fast and yet so slow. It’s weird. The thing with preemies is you are supposed to judge milestones by their adjusted age (actual age-minus weeks born early), so technically my little peanut is still -5 […]
I’m sure we all remember that I swore I was going to remain pregnant at least until my baby shower. I am an idiot. Anyways, my first instinct was to ask Mandy to cancel the shower, but then everyone assured me that taking a few hours to have a party […]
Did you know that preemies are still dated by gestational age until the hit full term (40 weeks)? Well, now you do. Anyways, Leapster hit 34 weeks gestation/22 days old on Thursday. Anyways, 34 weeks is a really freakin’ big deal for a preemie. Most preemies can maintain body temperature […]
Week: 22Pounds Gained: I broke up with my scale this week. As important as it is to not go crazy on the weight gain, I was going straight up crazy. I do not have a good relationship with food and my instinct is to practice caloric restriction, which is so […]
a damn good time with these Old Wives’ Tales. Ready for the run down? 1. First up is the timeless classic, the Chinese Gender Chart (side note, a commenter mentioned that we are technically determining sex, not gender since gender is a social construct, but the chart and everything else […]
The Versatile Blogger There are a few basic rules with this award:1. You have to thank the giver, and provide a link to that person’s post. Thanks, Tezrah! I’m so glad you stumbled on my blog. I’ve enjoyed reading your blog quite a bit!2. Share 7 random facts about yourself.3. Award […]
Week: 13 Pounds Gained Lost: I gained 2.2 pounds this week, so now I’m down 2.8 pounds. Hooray for managing to rehydrate! I’m apparently expected to start gaining a little weight around week 15, but I wasn’t supposed to gain any before that.Inches Gained (Waist): No change. 1 inch total gain.Nonsensical item […]
So, Wednesday night the dog behaviorist came to our house to discuss our puggle problem. They are cute, but kinda naughty evil. More importantly, they are totally out of control. So I went with the person recommended by Laurie to see what we could get worked out. I’m not gonna lie, I […]