Here is a picture of Mason's room. I am still working on the details..... Thinking of adding a scrapbook picture on either side of the crib.....what do you think? I welcome suggestions!!
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Labor, Delivery, Recovery & Parenthood
So I'm a Mommy. It was a little weird for the doctors in the hospital to call me "Mrs Pendergraft". I guess I'm a grown up now? LOL.
Being prego was a breeze compared to labor, delivery & recovery.
Labor was 15 1/2 hours. I was induced. Went into the hospital Sunday at 11 pm and he was finally born Tuesday at 7:46 am. 3 1/2 hours of pushing. He did not want to come out! He must have been cozy there in the womb. Injured my tailbone and it still hurts almost 2 months later. The hospital nurses were awesome. Wish I could have brought one of them home with me! The first 2 weeks after Mason was born I felt like a zombie. So exhausted! The nurses at my doctors office were so nice to answer all my millions of questions when I got home from the hospital. I don't know how women have multiple kids! Its certainly not easy. I cant imagine taking care of another kid, a new baby and yourself.
My parents came out for almost 2 weeks when he was born and they were a lifesaver! Doing dishes, running errands, helping me with the baby, cooking dinner, putting up with my grouchiness....LOL! Seriously we were really greatful because they did everything that I couldn't.
I have seen enough Judge Judy to last a lifetime! LOL. The first month all I did was watch TV and feed Mason and shop online....whew that can get expensive! There is so much cute baby stuff out there-its dangerous. I was so glad to get the go ahead to start cleaning and be able to leave the house for a little while to run an errand. I'm not really looking forward to going back to work. Its gonna be hard to leave this little guy. Although I can't imagine not working. I've worked for so long, went to school and I enjoy it. Its times like these that I wished my family lived closer. Fortunately we have excellent babysitters.
Mason is a reflux baby. He spits up all the time. I don't know where I got the idea that being a parent would be easy LOL. It was kinda scary cause he had to be on IV antibiotics when he was born in the hospital and then he had jaundice. Fortunately he is better now. He has been constipated lately.....I get really excited when he goes poopie!
I realize its no longer just about me or me and Adam....... Its all about the baby now. I don't think it really hit me when I was prego. It wasn't until I brought him home that it really dawned on me.
He is so precious and already so spoiled!! Its just an amazing and overwhelming feeling being a parent. My pugs are slowly adjusting. Baxter is having a hard time, no longer being my baby. When people come over, they go nuts for attention...though they kinda always did that.
Everyone says to enjoy every moment now but I can't wait til Mason gets a little older and is eating solid foods and can walk and talk.
Life has changed as we know it. Welcome to parenthood!
Being prego was a breeze compared to labor, delivery & recovery.
Labor was 15 1/2 hours. I was induced. Went into the hospital Sunday at 11 pm and he was finally born Tuesday at 7:46 am. 3 1/2 hours of pushing. He did not want to come out! He must have been cozy there in the womb. Injured my tailbone and it still hurts almost 2 months later. The hospital nurses were awesome. Wish I could have brought one of them home with me! The first 2 weeks after Mason was born I felt like a zombie. So exhausted! The nurses at my doctors office were so nice to answer all my millions of questions when I got home from the hospital. I don't know how women have multiple kids! Its certainly not easy. I cant imagine taking care of another kid, a new baby and yourself.
My parents came out for almost 2 weeks when he was born and they were a lifesaver! Doing dishes, running errands, helping me with the baby, cooking dinner, putting up with my grouchiness....LOL! Seriously we were really greatful because they did everything that I couldn't.
I have seen enough Judge Judy to last a lifetime! LOL. The first month all I did was watch TV and feed Mason and shop online....whew that can get expensive! There is so much cute baby stuff out there-its dangerous. I was so glad to get the go ahead to start cleaning and be able to leave the house for a little while to run an errand. I'm not really looking forward to going back to work. Its gonna be hard to leave this little guy. Although I can't imagine not working. I've worked for so long, went to school and I enjoy it. Its times like these that I wished my family lived closer. Fortunately we have excellent babysitters.
Mason is a reflux baby. He spits up all the time. I don't know where I got the idea that being a parent would be easy LOL. It was kinda scary cause he had to be on IV antibiotics when he was born in the hospital and then he had jaundice. Fortunately he is better now. He has been constipated lately.....I get really excited when he goes poopie!
I realize its no longer just about me or me and Adam....... Its all about the baby now. I don't think it really hit me when I was prego. It wasn't until I brought him home that it really dawned on me.
He is so precious and already so spoiled!! Its just an amazing and overwhelming feeling being a parent. My pugs are slowly adjusting. Baxter is having a hard time, no longer being my baby. When people come over, they go nuts for attention...though they kinda always did that.
Everyone says to enjoy every moment now but I can't wait til Mason gets a little older and is eating solid foods and can walk and talk.
Life has changed as we know it. Welcome to parenthood!
Monday, August 2, 2010
Still cooking......
Today is my official due date. Still no baby...... Did you know that 40 wks is actually 10 months?!
He seems content to chill for a while. Meanwhile I am getting very uncomfortable- can't sleep, headache, nausea, carpal tunnel, back pain, going to the bathroom all the time, feeling short of breath, getting anxious, etc... Everyone says to enjoy your time now and rest...but I can't seem to get comfortable enough to rest. I am ready for him to be here!!! So glad I started my maternity leave this week.....
I will be induced next week if he doesn't come on his own this week. So hopefully he will be here by next Tuesday! Yay!!! And yes we expect him to be a big baby. I am thinking 9-10 pds. Will post pictures when I can. In the mean time, drop me an email or message on Facebook.
He seems content to chill for a while. Meanwhile I am getting very uncomfortable- can't sleep, headache, nausea, carpal tunnel, back pain, going to the bathroom all the time, feeling short of breath, getting anxious, etc... Everyone says to enjoy your time now and rest...but I can't seem to get comfortable enough to rest. I am ready for him to be here!!! So glad I started my maternity leave this week.....
I will be induced next week if he doesn't come on his own this week. So hopefully he will be here by next Tuesday! Yay!!! And yes we expect him to be a big baby. I am thinking 9-10 pds. Will post pictures when I can. In the mean time, drop me an email or message on Facebook.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Its a boy!!
Me and Katie and the dogs
I'm sure everyone knows by now.....I have a bun in the oven. Due date is August 1st.
Here's what I've discovered about pregnancy:
1) No one tells you that you get FAT. I've already gained in 6 plus months what I wanted to gain the entire pregnancy.....I am actually looking forward to working out after the baby.
2) The first trimester wasn't terrible. Just had to eat to avoid the nausea.....
3) I eat all the time....I'm obsessed with food. I love fruit, ice cream and mexican food. Those are my 3 food groups.
4) Back pain= no bueno. It is only going to worse. I am now rethinking not being in shape before I got prego. haha.
5) The last trimester is moving SLOW.
5) Choosing a name is really hard. We really haven't made a final decision yet.
6) Babies are expensive!!
Of course it is all worth it....but this is my chance to vent :-)
We are super excited. Last week I had my baby shower.....thank you Sally and Aubri! It was great to see everyone and have my sister and Mom fly out for it. Everyone was so generous....we really appreciated all the beautiful things we received!!
Now I just gotta get through the summer!!
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Let's Catch Up...........
Its been FOREVER since I last posted on here.
The Fall background had to go!
I went with very girly pink, kind of Valentine's Day/Springtime-like.
Let's re-cap:
1) Vegas in November for Skylar's birthday. Highlights: Bahama Breeze, Blue Martini, visited my old job & friends. Dinner with Adam's fam. I miss the fantastic restaurants & happy hour specials! And of course we miss our friends. hint, hint.......come visit!!
2) Christmas was great! Roadtrip to CA to see the fam and a stop in Reno to see Adam's fam. Long drive with the dogs! I finally got my straightener, thank you Mom! Adam surprised me with a beautiful necklace. It was just great to see everyone and spend time with family during the holiday!!
3) Switched to a 4-10 work schedule. 3 day weekends=woot, woot!!
4) I LOVE to cook! I watched Julie & Julia & Food Network! I heart Rachel Ray, she makes it look so easy! I made lemon cake with lemon cream cheese -whip cream frosting, 3 cheese chicken enchiladas, BLT salad, mini mushroom cheeseburgers, pineapple smoothies, etc. I love lemonade, fruit and salads lately.
5) I am still 'thinking' about working out.....(thinking burns calories right?) yet I continue to eat and eat!! I am going to be signing up for acquatics & yoga classes.
6) Winter is almost over...........yea!!! I am so done with snow and cold weather! So glad I live close to Trax!!
7) We will be moving again......UGH! Lease is up in June. Not sure where yet but it will be in Salt Lake. Dogs need a yard. What was I thinking getting a 3rd floor apartment?! I dream of being able to afford a home on the east benches! Family is coming out to help us move....thank you!!!
Stay tuned......I will TRY to post more often!!
The Fall background had to go!
I went with very girly pink, kind of Valentine's Day/Springtime-like.
Let's re-cap:
1) Vegas in November for Skylar's birthday. Highlights: Bahama Breeze, Blue Martini, visited my old job & friends. Dinner with Adam's fam. I miss the fantastic restaurants & happy hour specials! And of course we miss our friends. hint, hint.......come visit!!
2) Christmas was great! Roadtrip to CA to see the fam and a stop in Reno to see Adam's fam. Long drive with the dogs! I finally got my straightener, thank you Mom! Adam surprised me with a beautiful necklace. It was just great to see everyone and spend time with family during the holiday!!
3) Switched to a 4-10 work schedule. 3 day weekends=woot, woot!!
4) I LOVE to cook! I watched Julie & Julia & Food Network! I heart Rachel Ray, she makes it look so easy! I made lemon cake with lemon cream cheese -whip cream frosting, 3 cheese chicken enchiladas, BLT salad, mini mushroom cheeseburgers, pineapple smoothies, etc. I love lemonade, fruit and salads lately.
5) I am still 'thinking' about working out.....(thinking burns calories right?) yet I continue to eat and eat!! I am going to be signing up for acquatics & yoga classes.
6) Winter is almost over...........yea!!! I am so done with snow and cold weather! So glad I live close to Trax!!
7) We will be moving again......UGH! Lease is up in June. Not sure where yet but it will be in Salt Lake. Dogs need a yard. What was I thinking getting a 3rd floor apartment?! I dream of being able to afford a home on the east benches! Family is coming out to help us move....thank you!!!
Stay tuned......I will TRY to post more often!!
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