I can’t find them anywhere this year, and normally during Valentine’s Day I find bags and bags of them all over the place. But, of course, since I am actually LOOKING for them this year, I can’t find them. Anybody else having the same problem?
Archive for February, 2008
where have all the red hots gone?
Wednesday, February 6th, 2008fat tuesday
Tuesday, February 5th, 2008
I am already experiencing difficulty wearing some clothing. Everything still fits, but I am not comfortable with anything remotely fitting around my bloated belly or midsection, stretchy elastic included. I have exactly two pairs of pants that don’t aggravate me and yesterday I discovered one is falling apart at the seams. My discomfort is now affecting me in my sleep. Last night at around 2:00 am I had to change into pajamas without an elastic waistband before I could snooze comfortably. Then I dreamed of chop sticks…probably because last night I thought a meal of vegetable tempura and udon soup sounded delicious. Happy Mardi Gras!
8 Weeks, 4 Days
take a guess tuesday : week twenty-one
Tuesday, February 5th, 2008After Superbowl Sunday, which of the following ailment am I suffering from:
a. Indigestion from kick-ass 5 hour chili
b. A hangover from drinking way too much beer
c. Exhaustion from staying up way too late
d. A sore throat from yelling during the game
birthing books
Monday, February 4th, 2008I found this list on BabyCenter of recommended birthing book reading materials. Some of these books are mainstream, while others are a little out there. If you have others to recommend, let me know.
The Thinking Woman’s Guide to a Better Birth, Henci Goer
Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way, Susan McCutcheon
The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth, Sheila Kitzinger
The Birth Book: Everything You Need to Know to Have a Safe and Satisfying Birth, William Sears, MD and Martha Sears, RN
Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth, Ina May Gaskin
Birth Your Way, Sheila Kitzinger
Active Birth, Janet Balaskas
Mind Over Labor, Carl Jones
Birth Reborn, Michel Odent
Birthing from Within, Pam England
Heart and Hands, Elizabeth Davis
Baby Catcher, Peggy Vincent
Mothering the Mother: How a Doula Can Help You Have a Shorter, Easier, and Healthier Birth, Marshall H. Klaus, M.D
Rebounding From Childbirth: Toward Emotional Recovery, Lynn Madsen
The Power of Pleasurable Childbirth, Laurie Morgan
C-SECTION/VBAC READING
Natural Childbirth After Cesarean: A Practical Guide, Karis Crawford and Johanne C. Walters
Silent Knife, Nancy Wainer Cohen
The VBAC Companion, Diane Korte
HISTORICAL READING
Birth as an American Rite of Passage, Robbie Davis-Floyd
Immaculate Deception II, Suzanne Arms
pregnancy dreaming
Sunday, February 3rd, 2008I’ve read that dreams are more vivid when pregnant. Last night I dreamed I was going to a funeral and my college boyfriend had come back from a lengthy business trip to go to the funeral with me. After the funeral he asked me, “What is your personal relationship with Jesus Christ?” I responded with, “I think Jesus Christ was an extraordinary person.” After he pressed for a more detailed answer, I asked, “Do you really want to go there right now?” He dropped the topic and that was the end of my dream.
In attempting to analyze the dream, I understand the origin of the religious reference (from a story my husband was telling me), but what is the significance of my college boyfriend (who passed away several years ago) asking me to witness. Is he trying to save my soul or the soul of my unborn child? Towards the end of his life, his faith became increasingly important. However, my comment at the end of the dream makes me think that in some way he was really communicating to me in my dream and I really wanted to visit with him, rather than get into a theological discussion. Last, but not least, at one point in our relationship I told him that he would be one of the first people I call when I am pregnant. Since he is deceased, he’s no longer a phone call away, so I guess I will have to tell him the next time I see him.
8 Weeks, 2 Days
lazy saturday
Saturday, February 2nd, 2008Today was a lovely lazy Saturday. I took a total of three naps, which helped with pregnancy fatigue and nausea. I can’t remember the last time I took a total of three naps in one afternoon!
8 Weeks, 1 Day
status update : week 8
Friday, February 1st, 2008I’m exactly eight weeks pregnant today. Two-thirds through the first trimester.
This week my pregnancy symptoms have been sporadic. I’ve not been tired, but I’ve also been getting around nine hours of sleep each night. The one morning I woke up and couldn’t get back to sleep I had to take a nap to recharge. Also, my nausea/smell aversion has subsided somewhat. I have been able to prepare dinner without any problems this week. My appetite comes and goes, but smells haven’t bothered me as much as last week. My morning sickness continues to be rather mild. I do wake up with extremely loose bowels, accompanied by pockets of gas, and after about an hour of being awake I begin to feel somewhat normal and can eat something for breakfast.
i’m a new soul
Friday, February 1st, 2008This is my new favorite song. It’s speaking to me. Plus, I love the video. Artist is Yael Naim. Hope it raises your spirits on this dreary Friday, the first day of February 2008.
