An excerpt from babycenter.com's synopsis of this week in pregnancy:
As your baby fills out even more of your belly, lots of things might start to change: Whereas before you were sashaying, you may find yourself waddling.
That is SO. ME. I'll do my best to maintain my femininity, but I'm losing the sashay rapidly.
Showing posts with label Biz. Show all posts
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Monday, March 30, 2009
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Irrational Worries
Thus far, I've been really good about staying level headed with all things pregnancy-related. With most things in life I'm that way. I am more analytical and prefer to think things through before reacting, especially dramatically.
In the past week or so, I've had several worries pop into my mind that seem silly when I really think about it, but I can't help worrying about them! In no particular order, they are....
1. We have 9 1/2 weeks before babygirl's due date. In the past month, I know of at least 5 people who have given birth, ALL of them prior to their due date. What will I do if she comes in 6 weeks? I'm not prepared for 6 weeks! I'm prepared (sort of) for 9 1/2 weeks. Holy crap, I'm not ready for a baby in 6 weeks!!
2. My babygirl may be chunky and not the tiny little baby doll I have envisioned all along. -- This occured to me this weekend when I was shopping with my girlfriends, Katie, Heather and Sonya. I found adorable outfits, including a Ralph Lauren romper and a dark teal and pink floral ensemble for the summer. I imagine my tiny little girl looking so sweet in them. Not that chunky babies aren't so stinkin' cute, but that's just not what I envision my daughter to look like. And I could be completely wrong about that!
3. Where will I be when my water breaks, and what if I am sitting at my desk at work?? The majority of my office is men, and only half of the women have ever had children. How would they react? I would be mortified! I won't know what to do. I can't even imagine that happening and how everyone else would react. In fact, one of my male coworkers asked me this morning, somewhat jokingly, to not go into labor in the office.
4. How on earth are we going to have all of the baby gear we need? Who on earth buys the $300 travel system that will protect my babygirl in the car and roll her around on our walks? and Why would anyone spend $280 on a breastpump? Baby stuff is expensive! Some of it's fluff and totally unnecessary, like the adorable socks that look like mary jane shoes. But some of it is 'necessary,' and I just don't know how we'll end up with it without writing a check to Babies R Us that equals our mortgage payment.
Well, those are the thoughts creating the pretzel in my head. Laugh if you will... or if you're a mom already, you might sympathize with me. :)
In the past week or so, I've had several worries pop into my mind that seem silly when I really think about it, but I can't help worrying about them! In no particular order, they are....
1. We have 9 1/2 weeks before babygirl's due date. In the past month, I know of at least 5 people who have given birth, ALL of them prior to their due date. What will I do if she comes in 6 weeks? I'm not prepared for 6 weeks! I'm prepared (sort of) for 9 1/2 weeks. Holy crap, I'm not ready for a baby in 6 weeks!!
2. My babygirl may be chunky and not the tiny little baby doll I have envisioned all along. -- This occured to me this weekend when I was shopping with my girlfriends, Katie, Heather and Sonya. I found adorable outfits, including a Ralph Lauren romper and a dark teal and pink floral ensemble for the summer. I imagine my tiny little girl looking so sweet in them. Not that chunky babies aren't so stinkin' cute, but that's just not what I envision my daughter to look like. And I could be completely wrong about that!
3. Where will I be when my water breaks, and what if I am sitting at my desk at work?? The majority of my office is men, and only half of the women have ever had children. How would they react? I would be mortified! I won't know what to do. I can't even imagine that happening and how everyone else would react. In fact, one of my male coworkers asked me this morning, somewhat jokingly, to not go into labor in the office.
4. How on earth are we going to have all of the baby gear we need? Who on earth buys the $300 travel system that will protect my babygirl in the car and roll her around on our walks? and Why would anyone spend $280 on a breastpump? Baby stuff is expensive! Some of it's fluff and totally unnecessary, like the adorable socks that look like mary jane shoes. But some of it is 'necessary,' and I just don't know how we'll end up with it without writing a check to Babies R Us that equals our mortgage payment.
Well, those are the thoughts creating the pretzel in my head. Laugh if you will... or if you're a mom already, you might sympathize with me. :)
Thursday, November 13, 2008
All About Biz
I've been tagged by Heather to tell you about things nobody knows about me. It was kind of fun to think about. So here goes:
- When I was 12 years old, my best friend and I created, developed and ran a day camp for kids. It was called Kids Kamp. We had craft time, song time, activity time, even snack time. We hired our friends, volunteered our sisters, and even had a lawyer draft up a waiver form for the parents to sign. We ran it out of my parents back yard and made serious money. That's when I knew I was an entrepreneur!
- I have the recipe for Nestle Toll House cookies memorized, and have had it memorized since I was 11. My next door neighbor and I used to make them almost daily. We would add small amounts of cinnamon and think that we had a crazy new recipe. Now, I just love to make cookies. I can whip up a full batch from pouring flour to washing the cookie trays in 40 minutes, tops.
- I want to pierce my nose. I have wanted to for a while, but now that I'm pregnant I'm scared to. Just a tiny little stud. My friend Jennifer just got a tattoo for her 30th, and I figure that a piercing is similarly adventurous, but less permanent when I turn 40 and decide my kids shouldn't get piercings yet.
- I would rather wear my husbands sweats any day of the week. (I am wearing them as I write this!) They're giant on me, super comfy, and they remind me of when we were dating. I would go straight to his apartment after work, change into his sweats, make dinner together and watch movies all evening. Ah, the good ol' days with zero responsibilities.
- At the risk of being rather risqué, I cannot wear clothing to bed. Socks, sweats, tank tops, no matter what it is or how freezing I am when I get in bed, they all are on the floor by the middle of the night. I love to be warm, but I hate to be hot while I'm sleeping. Oh, and I love to sleep. I love my bed. And I love sleeping next to my husband.
- I was bald until I was 2 years old. Now my hair is thick, but it was non-existent even after I started walking. That, combined with Mike going bald at 18, gives any boy we have a solid 16 years with good, thick hair. Then the poor things are screwed. Although I think Mike's baldness is hot, so it's really in the way you look at it.
- I desperately want to own my own business (see the first one). I haven't figured out a lucrative way to do that, but I love every aspect of running a business. Plus I am terrible at working for other people. I'm very efficient, and 48 hour work weeks drive me nuts. I love to be creative, and I know there's a perfect opportunity for me to do something, I just need to find it.
I now tag Molly, Aimee and Betsy! Tell us what you've got, girls. :)
- When I was 12 years old, my best friend and I created, developed and ran a day camp for kids. It was called Kids Kamp. We had craft time, song time, activity time, even snack time. We hired our friends, volunteered our sisters, and even had a lawyer draft up a waiver form for the parents to sign. We ran it out of my parents back yard and made serious money. That's when I knew I was an entrepreneur!
- I have the recipe for Nestle Toll House cookies memorized, and have had it memorized since I was 11. My next door neighbor and I used to make them almost daily. We would add small amounts of cinnamon and think that we had a crazy new recipe. Now, I just love to make cookies. I can whip up a full batch from pouring flour to washing the cookie trays in 40 minutes, tops.
- I want to pierce my nose. I have wanted to for a while, but now that I'm pregnant I'm scared to. Just a tiny little stud. My friend Jennifer just got a tattoo for her 30th, and I figure that a piercing is similarly adventurous, but less permanent when I turn 40 and decide my kids shouldn't get piercings yet.
- I would rather wear my husbands sweats any day of the week. (I am wearing them as I write this!) They're giant on me, super comfy, and they remind me of when we were dating. I would go straight to his apartment after work, change into his sweats, make dinner together and watch movies all evening. Ah, the good ol' days with zero responsibilities.
- At the risk of being rather risqué, I cannot wear clothing to bed. Socks, sweats, tank tops, no matter what it is or how freezing I am when I get in bed, they all are on the floor by the middle of the night. I love to be warm, but I hate to be hot while I'm sleeping. Oh, and I love to sleep. I love my bed. And I love sleeping next to my husband.
- I was bald until I was 2 years old. Now my hair is thick, but it was non-existent even after I started walking. That, combined with Mike going bald at 18, gives any boy we have a solid 16 years with good, thick hair. Then the poor things are screwed. Although I think Mike's baldness is hot, so it's really in the way you look at it.
- I desperately want to own my own business (see the first one). I haven't figured out a lucrative way to do that, but I love every aspect of running a business. Plus I am terrible at working for other people. I'm very efficient, and 48 hour work weeks drive me nuts. I love to be creative, and I know there's a perfect opportunity for me to do something, I just need to find it.
I now tag Molly, Aimee and Betsy! Tell us what you've got, girls. :)
Friday, August 08, 2008
Working Girl
I spend 9 hours a day at work, and almost 2 hours a day driving to/from there. So, it seems necessary to share with you what I've been doing at this day-consuming place!
In addition to publishing the company's first advertisements an beginning a marketing campaign, as well as 1,000 other promotional efforts, I've been responsible for recreating our website!! Industrial Roofing... not very glamorous. But a website for an industrial roofing manufacturer? You tell me! www.GenFlex.com
I'm pretty proud of it.
In addition to publishing the company's first advertisements an beginning a marketing campaign, as well as 1,000 other promotional efforts, I've been responsible for recreating our website!! Industrial Roofing... not very glamorous. But a website for an industrial roofing manufacturer? You tell me! www.GenFlex.com
I'm pretty proud of it.
Monday, June 16, 2008
Rascal Flatts!!
Lindsay ended up being home this week after her grandpa passed away. Despite the sad situation there, I benefited by getting to see her!!! Twice in 6 weeks... HOW LUCKY!
Even luckier, she invited me to use two of her uncle's VIP passes to the Taylor Swift/Rascal Flatts concert on Saturday! I was already excited to see her home from Haiti, and the concert was a huge addition.
We had a blast at the concert, and it was so good to have her home for a brief time. Her uncle took great care of us from VIP access to the Green Room to front row parking in a special lot. I've never done a concert VIP-style, and I'm not sure I ever want to attend one without it again. :)
Oh, and the last four times Linds has been home, we've forgotten to get pictures. So this post is a MIRACLE!!
The guitar-style toilets in the Green Room bathrooms... Sweet!
Taylor Swift is stinkin' adorable! A fantastic performer.
Rascal Flatts, up close and personal.
Good night, Y'all!!
Even luckier, she invited me to use two of her uncle's VIP passes to the Taylor Swift/Rascal Flatts concert on Saturday! I was already excited to see her home from Haiti, and the concert was a huge addition.
We had a blast at the concert, and it was so good to have her home for a brief time. Her uncle took great care of us from VIP access to the Green Room to front row parking in a special lot. I've never done a concert VIP-style, and I'm not sure I ever want to attend one without it again. :)
Oh, and the last four times Linds has been home, we've forgotten to get pictures. So this post is a MIRACLE!!
The guitar-style toilets in the Green Room bathrooms... Sweet!
Taylor Swift is stinkin' adorable! A fantastic performer.
Rascal Flatts, up close and personal.
And one more close-up, just to be sure we got a good shot!
Good night, Y'all!!
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Sarah!
Saturday night we hung out with the Lands. Here's precious Sarah Elizabeth, almost 8 weeks old! She's so adorable!
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