But Billy and I were out and about today and saw this... and couldn't resist!
Buying for Baby
We haven't really bought anything for the baby yet. Filipinos are a superstitious lot and my Grandma would have really, really hated that we bought Squirt something.
But Billy and I were out and about today and saw this... and couldn't resist!
But Billy and I were out and about today and saw this... and couldn't resist!
Double Your Pleasure...
Double your fun!
That's right folks...I still haven't passed my last kidney stone. And I've been blessed with a SECOND one...in my other kidney! And this one is hurting way worse than the last one, which is awful. I'm so over the kidney stone thing.
Lucky Us...
That sounds sarcastic. I wasn't meaning for it to be.
I do a lot of complaining on Hobbs Adventure, but this one's actually not to complain, it's to be thankful.
This year at my work, we decided that instead of buying gifts for our clients like we normally would, we would donate the money to a charity instead.Well, instead of just donating money, we decided to donate 70 sets of coats, scarves and gloves to a local elementary school.
Why, you ask? Because I found out that there was a whole group of kids there who couldn't go out to play at recess because they didn't have winter outerwear.
We dropped off the coats this week at the school and met about 20 of the kids (around ages 5-10). We sized them and got them their gifts. These kids were adorable - so polite and so thankful. It was absolutely, positively heartbreaking to think about them not having something as basic as a coat.
The principal was telling us a few things that were just terrible: the kids get depressed around the holidays because there's no school. When there's no school, they don't eat since there's no school subsidized breakfast or lunch and it depresses them.
The teachers there don't talk about the holidays or decorate for Christmas. They don't want to remind the kids about something they most likely won't experience like getting gifts.
So I guess this holiday, we should really count our blessings this Christmas for the little things - being able to have a Christmas, having a job, having a meal whenever we want, being healthy...or having a fabulous baby Squirt (even if he does cause kidney stones, ugly belly buttons, massive weight gain and charliehorses) :)
I do a lot of complaining on Hobbs Adventure, but this one's actually not to complain, it's to be thankful.
This year at my work, we decided that instead of buying gifts for our clients like we normally would, we would donate the money to a charity instead.Well, instead of just donating money, we decided to donate 70 sets of coats, scarves and gloves to a local elementary school.
Why, you ask? Because I found out that there was a whole group of kids there who couldn't go out to play at recess because they didn't have winter outerwear.
We dropped off the coats this week at the school and met about 20 of the kids (around ages 5-10). We sized them and got them their gifts. These kids were adorable - so polite and so thankful. It was absolutely, positively heartbreaking to think about them not having something as basic as a coat.
The principal was telling us a few things that were just terrible: the kids get depressed around the holidays because there's no school. When there's no school, they don't eat since there's no school subsidized breakfast or lunch and it depresses them.
The teachers there don't talk about the holidays or decorate for Christmas. They don't want to remind the kids about something they most likely won't experience like getting gifts.
So I guess this holiday, we should really count our blessings this Christmas for the little things - being able to have a Christmas, having a job, having a meal whenever we want, being healthy...or having a fabulous baby Squirt (even if he does cause kidney stones, ugly belly buttons, massive weight gain and charliehorses) :)
Overwhelmed R Us
Billy has finals this week, so we've been sequestered in the house all weekend for the most part. He finally decided to take a short break this afternoon, and we decided we would try to hit the newest store to open in our 'hood.
And it was terrifying.
Babies R Us sounds cute and innocuous. It's not.
It's aisle after aisle of crap that you're not even really sure you need. How the heck are we supposed to know if we need it or if its just something some savvy marketer like me has made you believe you need. And then when you find something you're pretty sure you do need, there are like 90,082 subtly different versions of it.
I mean, really, won't Squirt be okay with a crib, a stroller, car seat and some diapers?
And it was terrifying.
Babies R Us sounds cute and innocuous. It's not.
It's aisle after aisle of crap that you're not even really sure you need. How the heck are we supposed to know if we need it or if its just something some savvy marketer like me has made you believe you need. And then when you find something you're pretty sure you do need, there are like 90,082 subtly different versions of it.
I mean, really, won't Squirt be okay with a crib, a stroller, car seat and some diapers?
No Horsin' Around
How come no one tells you this stuff before you get pregnant?
First...you're not pregnant 9 months...it's like 10 MONTHS! I didn't sign up for that!
Second...kidney stones are common...HUH? Shouldn't this be disclosed before you get pregnant?
And two nights ago, I found out another of these little pregnancy gems. Charliehorses! Two nights in a row, I've been woken up by excrutiating leg cramps! I mean, everyone talks about nausea, back aches and all that. But what about all this extra junk??
Heir to the Throne
Today was the big day, and as Billy said, "There is an Heir To the Throne!"
Squirt...as I predicted...HAS A WEENUS!
He was not cooperating when we first got to the ultrasound. Our tech was thinking we might not see anything. Then suddenly, out of nowhere he shifted around and BAM! WEENUS!
We also got the treat of seeing Squirt in 3D and 4D! Basically, it's as good as a real photo. So we got to see his face and he even yawned and scratched his head with his tiny little tongue hanging out.
We established a few things today:
1) Squirt weighs 1.6 lbs - that's the 58th percentile. Thank God he's not huge.
2) He has my nose. Sorry, kid. The flat Filipino nose is the strongest gene known to mankind. No way to get around it.
3) He's very acrobatic. His feet and hands were in front of his face for most of the ultrasound. Whaat? (I suspect jazz hands at work)
4) He's breech. Which is why I've been feeling like crap lately because his head is poking me.
5) I'm fat. The doctor said I should make healthier choices. LOL. I've gained 18 lbs total...ummm 9 lbs happened this month. Whoops. It was Thanksgiving. Gimme a break.
Yaaay for weenuses!
Big Day Tomorrow
So Billy and I are so excited because tomorrow is the big reveal day. Or as we call it, "Squirt gets a weenus or va-jay-jay" day.
Hopefully, he'll be in a good position to show us if he really is a he or if he is a she.
I know I tell everyone Squirt's a he, but I'll be happy if he's a she. Or if he really is a he.
We'll let you know tomorrow what the verdict.
Who's guessing he really is a he??
Hopefully, he'll be in a good position to show us if he really is a he or if he is a she.
I know I tell everyone Squirt's a he, but I'll be happy if he's a she. Or if he really is a he.
We'll let you know tomorrow what the verdict.
Who's guessing he really is a he??