Congratulations Jeana and Geary!! Head over to Linhart Live to see the newest additon! Just a bit of trivia - Jeana and I found out we were pregnant on the same day.
Update: At my doctor's appointment today they said I am still 3 cm dialated. So nothing new. It's spring break now, but I am also banned from traveling any more than an hour away from the hospital (we actually live 45 minutes away), so it will be a Spring Break spent at home pretty much.
March 28, 2007
I'm still here!!!
bags....packed
carseat.....installed
thank you cards.....done
childbirth class.....taken
classroom....prepared for sub
Baby Robinson.....coming soon
Every day I get a few more signs that labor is coming soon. I am definately in the pre-labor stage. I really don't know. It could be any minute or in two weeks, which is frustrating for a planner like me. I am making myself focus on spending every minute enjoying the fact that I am still childless. It will never be just me and Paul again. I will never have so much free time. I will never again get to enjoy this class of students like I do now. My house will not always be so quiet. Still, the anticipation of the birth is driving us crazy. I have another appointment on Friday morning and I am hoping to find out if I am dialated any more than I was last week. Yesterday we had a lady come to our house and give us a childbirth class (this is free, if you can believe it, through Parents As Teachers) and she taught us some breathing techniques that I actually liked better than the ones I learned at the hospital class. Paul was able to sit through this one with very few problems (he has an aversion to hospitals), the lady was very sensitive to his problem. But like Paul says, "We're probably going to forget all this stuff anyway." Check out Linhart Live often because Jeana is also close to being able to tell her birth story!
bags....packed
carseat.....installed
thank you cards.....done
childbirth class.....taken
classroom....prepared for sub
Baby Robinson.....coming soon
Every day I get a few more signs that labor is coming soon. I am definately in the pre-labor stage. I really don't know. It could be any minute or in two weeks, which is frustrating for a planner like me. I am making myself focus on spending every minute enjoying the fact that I am still childless. It will never be just me and Paul again. I will never have so much free time. I will never again get to enjoy this class of students like I do now. My house will not always be so quiet. Still, the anticipation of the birth is driving us crazy. I have another appointment on Friday morning and I am hoping to find out if I am dialated any more than I was last week. Yesterday we had a lady come to our house and give us a childbirth class (this is free, if you can believe it, through Parents As Teachers) and she taught us some breathing techniques that I actually liked better than the ones I learned at the hospital class. Paul was able to sit through this one with very few problems (he has an aversion to hospitals), the lady was very sensitive to his problem. But like Paul says, "We're probably going to forget all this stuff anyway." Check out Linhart Live often because Jeana is also close to being able to tell her birth story!
March 22, 2007
36 (and a half) week appointment
Doctor: "Well, you are 3 cm dialated and the baby's head is in perfect position."
Me: "So what does that mean?"
Doctor: "It means that the baby could come today or within the next three weeks but you probably aren't going to be pregnant for much longer."
Me: ....
Doctor: ....
Me: .... yeah .... I wasn't really ready for that....
Doctor: I hope you have the carseat in the car.
Up until now I had been banking on the fact that I wouldn't deliver until AFTER my due date. I mean, no one delivers before thier due date when it's thier first. I was two weeks late, Paul was two weeks late... Like Paul said today, "You know it's coming but secretly you think that it will never come."
The carseat situation was also complicated. You see, I had taken the carseat completely apart because it was used and I wanted to wash it, every part of it, absolutely every part of it. I had been procrastinating putting it back together because it took me about an hour to take apart and I didn't want to admit to my husband that I had no idea how to put it back together.
So the major accomplishment for tonight was installing the carseat. At least that's done. And he did put it back together for me. Next, I need to pack my bag for the hospital, if you can believe I haven't even done that yet.
I promise that someday I will quit talking about my pregnancy! I know how frustrating it can be to hear about all the time, but that's my life right now.
In other news, Paul's last day of school was today! Wahoo, he is officially a project manager. He also had an interview today, which went well. Tomorrow I will take him out to dinner to celebrate.
Doctor: "Well, you are 3 cm dialated and the baby's head is in perfect position."
Me: "So what does that mean?"
Doctor: "It means that the baby could come today or within the next three weeks but you probably aren't going to be pregnant for much longer."
Me: ....
Doctor: ....
Me: .... yeah .... I wasn't really ready for that....
Doctor: I hope you have the carseat in the car.
Up until now I had been banking on the fact that I wouldn't deliver until AFTER my due date. I mean, no one delivers before thier due date when it's thier first. I was two weeks late, Paul was two weeks late... Like Paul said today, "You know it's coming but secretly you think that it will never come."
The carseat situation was also complicated. You see, I had taken the carseat completely apart because it was used and I wanted to wash it, every part of it, absolutely every part of it. I had been procrastinating putting it back together because it took me about an hour to take apart and I didn't want to admit to my husband that I had no idea how to put it back together.
So the major accomplishment for tonight was installing the carseat. At least that's done. And he did put it back together for me. Next, I need to pack my bag for the hospital, if you can believe I haven't even done that yet.
I promise that someday I will quit talking about my pregnancy! I know how frustrating it can be to hear about all the time, but that's my life right now.
In other news, Paul's last day of school was today! Wahoo, he is officially a project manager. He also had an interview today, which went well. Tomorrow I will take him out to dinner to celebrate.
March 17, 2007
Busy, busy, busy...
Life is getting exciting, but hectic, around here. I would say that my sporadic blogging is a symptom of the business in our lives. I have three weeks of work left, and before I leave I need to do report cards, parent teacher conferences, and prepare for my long term sub. I'm starting on the report cards today, but there are just so many ways to procrastinate when you are at home.
I guess you could say that we are sort of ready for the baby to come. We have all the "stuff" it's just not organized in any way - stemming from the fact that we need a dresser to put all his little clothes in - and the fact that we are just running out of space. Someday when I get everything organized I will take a picture for my blog. I should be focusing more on organizing, since I have two baby showers next weekend and I will be coming home with a bunch more "stuff".
Also, Paul's last class is next week! We are thrilled that he is done, but now he needs to find a job, which is always a stressful process.
So, bear with me while I deal with this. Soon, our blog will be moving to wordpress. I have been working on the new blog but I'm not quite ready to "unveil" it yet. Speaking of blogs, I would like to throw a question out there into the void. What happens to our blogs? Do you ever wonder where your blog will be ten years from now? Are you ever frustrated that you don't have a "paper" copy of your blog? Do you fear that someday it will vanish into internetland and never be seen again? Is this a silly fear? I sometimes wish my blog was in book form so that I could save it on my shelf. I think there might be more than one volume. All this writing and memories would be a shame to waste.
Life is getting exciting, but hectic, around here. I would say that my sporadic blogging is a symptom of the business in our lives. I have three weeks of work left, and before I leave I need to do report cards, parent teacher conferences, and prepare for my long term sub. I'm starting on the report cards today, but there are just so many ways to procrastinate when you are at home.
I guess you could say that we are sort of ready for the baby to come. We have all the "stuff" it's just not organized in any way - stemming from the fact that we need a dresser to put all his little clothes in - and the fact that we are just running out of space. Someday when I get everything organized I will take a picture for my blog. I should be focusing more on organizing, since I have two baby showers next weekend and I will be coming home with a bunch more "stuff".
Also, Paul's last class is next week! We are thrilled that he is done, but now he needs to find a job, which is always a stressful process.
So, bear with me while I deal with this. Soon, our blog will be moving to wordpress. I have been working on the new blog but I'm not quite ready to "unveil" it yet. Speaking of blogs, I would like to throw a question out there into the void. What happens to our blogs? Do you ever wonder where your blog will be ten years from now? Are you ever frustrated that you don't have a "paper" copy of your blog? Do you fear that someday it will vanish into internetland and never be seen again? Is this a silly fear? I sometimes wish my blog was in book form so that I could save it on my shelf. I think there might be more than one volume. All this writing and memories would be a shame to waste.
March 12, 2007
Why I heart craigslist...
...because it's like a giant garage sale that never ends. Paul and I really wanted this carseat. It was two hundred dollars in the store and we got it on craigslist for 80$. Believe me, we have weighed the pros and cons of buying a used carseat so please don't email me a list of reasons we shouldn't have done it. It is a 2006 model that has been used for one child for 7 months. I'm sold! My only gripe is that I don't live close enough to a metropolitan area to use it more often. We just happened to be going down to Portland yesterday for Rebecca's birthday so I checked out craigslist before we went. I can't believe I didn't use it more when I lived there. I guess I never really needed anything. If you are an entrepreneur you can make quite a lot of money on craigslist (you readers of my blog know who you are). Unfortunately, I did not inherit that gene from my wheeling and dealing father.
Paul and I had a good weekend. I can't stay out as late as I used to and I have to rest. This is really a bummer for me. Probably the most bummerish thing about my whole pregnancy - not being able to keep up with my husband. I feel like such a drag!
Rebecca (Paul's little sis) is officially 21. Happy Birthday! We had a good time with the Robinson's and then on the way home stopped by my parents house and saw my little brother Dan.
Check out this video. It's a baby panda sneezing. I just have to keep playing it over and over!
March 09, 2007
March 08, 2007
Baby Update: Six weeks left!
I cannot believe that Elias is almost here! It seems so close, yet so far away. Tomorrow I have my 34 week appointment. I am going to bring a tape recorder to record his little heartbeat so that I can share it with my kids at school. In two weeks I have back to back Baby Showers for two days in a row, so that will be tons of fun. There are a lot of changes coming for the Robinson family and sometimes I have little emotional breakdowns about that fact, but the truth is we are more excited than we ever thought we could be.
I cannot believe that Elias is almost here! It seems so close, yet so far away. Tomorrow I have my 34 week appointment. I am going to bring a tape recorder to record his little heartbeat so that I can share it with my kids at school. In two weeks I have back to back Baby Showers for two days in a row, so that will be tons of fun. There are a lot of changes coming for the Robinson family and sometimes I have little emotional breakdowns about that fact, but the truth is we are more excited than we ever thought we could be.
The World's Fastest IndianI like to recommend movies. This one was recommended to me by Geary and Jeanna Linhart. What an inspiring story. My husband loved it. Check out Geary's review of it here. An old man lives his dream by breaking the speed limit in his antiquated motorcycle (sorry if I don't know the technicalities). It's based on a true story too. Can I just say again how much I love Netflix? Next I have coming the fourth season of Monk. AND - they just lowered the price for the "two movies a month" plan - only 4.99. Do I sound like a commercial? They should be paying me for this.
March 02, 2007
Friday Favorites: Dr. Seuss
Don't forget to have "lots of good fun that is funny" today! It's Dr. Seuss's birthday. We made Dr. Seuss hats today and in the afternoon we will go to the library and read for an hour with the rest of the school (there are less than 100 students in our school). Dr. Suess was a fascinating person. Many of his books are very political in nature. Did you know that Yurtle the Turtle is really about Hilter?
February 27, 2007
February 23, 2007
ME: Paul, I think I am having Braxon-Hicks contractions.
HIM: WHAT!!!!! You can't have the baby now!! Go lay down! Why are you doing the laundry?
HIM: ...Let's call your mom.
ME: Calm down.
When I first heard of Braxton Hicks contractions I thought they were talking about Taylor Hicks from American Idol, so I can't really blame my husband for not knowing what they are.
HIM: WHAT!!!!! You can't have the baby now!! Go lay down! Why are you doing the laundry?
HIM: ...Let's call your mom.
ME: Calm down.
When I first heard of Braxton Hicks contractions I thought they were talking about Taylor Hicks from American Idol, so I can't really blame my husband for not knowing what they are.
Friday Favorites: LaLoo's Goat's Milk Ice Cream
I love this stuff. It's expensive (try over 5$ for a small pint), but after my doctor's appointment yesterday I stopped by my food co-op to get some. I can't have regular dairy, and as much as I love soy ice cream, there is just nothing like the taste and consistancy of real milk ice cream. I haven't bought it in over a year, so it's a really big treat for me. The good thing is that it is sooooo chocolaty that you can't eat very much at one time, so it lasts. My other favorite goat milk products are yogurt and cheese. They are expensive but I have been buying them more since being pregnant because I figure the baby needs the dairy (or at least that's what I'm telling myself). I do buy the goat milk and substitute it in recipes that call for milk, my husband can't tell the difference. As goat milk products become more popular I am hoping that they will come down in price.
Yesterday I had my 32 week (8 month) appointment and it looks as if the baby is HEAD DOWN!! Yea! I had my suspicions that he was in this position for a while, so hopefully he won't move in the next few weeks. The head down position means he is in the best position for birth. He still has a few weeks to move around before he becomes too big to flip around, so I am hoping he will stay that way.
Have a great weekend!
February 20, 2007
Our Weekend
This weekend we went to Portland for Dan Robinson's birthday party. We also made our first trip to Babies R Us (talk about overwhelming) and got to hang out with our friends. I also officially started "nesting". I honestly haven't felt the urge to get ready for the baby yet, but for some reason yesterday (President's Day is a day off for me) it happened. I just really NEEDED to wash all those baby clothes and pack his little diaper bag for the hospital.
By the way, if you are thinking about buying Elias something, he doesn't need any more newborn clothes. We have that covered. You can see the two baskets full of mostly newborn clothes and blankets. Thanks to everyone who has been donating thier hand me downs!
Another sad thing that happened is that one of our dogs is missing. Our other dog, Dexter, has been moping around for four days, missing his friend. He literally lays by our back door all day and whines when we come out. We don't know what happened to our dog. We've even checked at the pound. We are hoping he is off with some lady friend, but we think he might be gone for good.
Elias likes listening to music. I noticed that when Paul plays the guitar he kicks, and when we went to our old church in Portland, Mosaic, this weekend, he was kicking when the music is playing. So here we are introducing him to 5 O Clock People. He likes it. Either that or he is kicking for us to stop, who knows.
I also started reading this book, Secrets of the Baby Whisperer, I really don't like the title, but so far it's good and it makes sense to me. I've also read Babywise. Please leave a comment with a recommendation if you know of any other good ones.
This weekend we went to Portland for Dan Robinson's birthday party. We also made our first trip to Babies R Us (talk about overwhelming) and got to hang out with our friends. I also officially started "nesting". I honestly haven't felt the urge to get ready for the baby yet, but for some reason yesterday (President's Day is a day off for me) it happened. I just really NEEDED to wash all those baby clothes and pack his little diaper bag for the hospital.
By the way, if you are thinking about buying Elias something, he doesn't need any more newborn clothes. We have that covered. You can see the two baskets full of mostly newborn clothes and blankets. Thanks to everyone who has been donating thier hand me downs!
Another sad thing that happened is that one of our dogs is missing. Our other dog, Dexter, has been moping around for four days, missing his friend. He literally lays by our back door all day and whines when we come out. We don't know what happened to our dog. We've even checked at the pound. We are hoping he is off with some lady friend, but we think he might be gone for good.
Elias likes listening to music. I noticed that when Paul plays the guitar he kicks, and when we went to our old church in Portland, Mosaic, this weekend, he was kicking when the music is playing. So here we are introducing him to 5 O Clock People. He likes it. Either that or he is kicking for us to stop, who knows.
I also started reading this book, Secrets of the Baby Whisperer, I really don't like the title, but so far it's good and it makes sense to me. I've also read Babywise. Please leave a comment with a recommendation if you know of any other good ones.
February 16, 2007
"Might I inquire as to how you came about these?
Persuasion.
Friendly?
Decidedly not."
-Pirates of the Carribean
overstimulated children...sweat...sugar...and wheels...
Yes, today we had our annual reward party at the roller skating rink. In my list of thing I should be exempt from due to my large tummy: tying ten pair of roller skates and ten pair of shoes, also tracking down said shoes (they sometimes sprout legs and run away), also riding in a school bus full of sweaty, sugared up children for 45 minutes, also keeping track of the finances of ten 5 year olds at a gift shop.
I am iron woman. I have recently been exposed to both whooping cough and strep throat (along with all the other run of the mill illnesses that fester in an elementary school) and am still completely healthy. Of course the minute one says something like that is the very minute the illness gods start working against them.
The good thing about today is that it's Friday. After school I went to the gym, came home and made tacos, and now Paul and I are watching Pirates of the Carribean. It's a three day weekend. Life is good.
Included in the phrases I seem to repeat over and over again these days:
April 17th. (my due date)
A boy. (boy or girl)
I feel great. (people don't really want to know if you feel bad)
Elias Paul. (do you have a name picked out?)
Walk please.
Quiet voices please.
Excuse me, what is your job right now? (get back on track, kid)
I also get the bewildered, "you're still working out?" question. If I were to be completely truthful with you, working out makes me feel so much better, that I have a hard time NOT working out. It loosens up those achy joints, gives me more energy, stretches me out, all the good things it's supposed to do.
Another question I am getting asked quite a bit is whether or not I am coming back to work after the baby, usually from parents who have younger children and were looking forward to having me as thier child's teacher. It makes me feel really good that they want me to stay. BUT - when I say that I'd like to be a full time mom for a while, working mom's always feel the need to explain to me why they HAD to go back to work. I think there is a little guilt involved here, because I am a teacher and I am supposed to know what's best for kids, and I am making a decision for my child that is different from the one they made for thiers. I am not happy about the guilt, but what can you do?
Have a great weekend. We've got some great things planned. Babies'r'us is in the picture. Seeing friends and family too.
I'd like to leave you with another quote from Pirates of the Carribean (as you can tell I am barely watching it).
"I love those moments. I like to wave at them as they pass by."
Captian Jack Sparrow
Persuasion.
Friendly?
Decidedly not."
-Pirates of the Carribean
overstimulated children...sweat...sugar...and wheels...
Yes, today we had our annual reward party at the roller skating rink. In my list of thing I should be exempt from due to my large tummy: tying ten pair of roller skates and ten pair of shoes, also tracking down said shoes (they sometimes sprout legs and run away), also riding in a school bus full of sweaty, sugared up children for 45 minutes, also keeping track of the finances of ten 5 year olds at a gift shop.
I am iron woman. I have recently been exposed to both whooping cough and strep throat (along with all the other run of the mill illnesses that fester in an elementary school) and am still completely healthy. Of course the minute one says something like that is the very minute the illness gods start working against them.
The good thing about today is that it's Friday. After school I went to the gym, came home and made tacos, and now Paul and I are watching Pirates of the Carribean. It's a three day weekend. Life is good.
Included in the phrases I seem to repeat over and over again these days:
April 17th. (my due date)
A boy. (boy or girl)
I feel great. (people don't really want to know if you feel bad)
Elias Paul. (do you have a name picked out?)
Walk please.
Quiet voices please.
Excuse me, what is your job right now? (get back on track, kid)
I also get the bewildered, "you're still working out?" question. If I were to be completely truthful with you, working out makes me feel so much better, that I have a hard time NOT working out. It loosens up those achy joints, gives me more energy, stretches me out, all the good things it's supposed to do.
Another question I am getting asked quite a bit is whether or not I am coming back to work after the baby, usually from parents who have younger children and were looking forward to having me as thier child's teacher. It makes me feel really good that they want me to stay. BUT - when I say that I'd like to be a full time mom for a while, working mom's always feel the need to explain to me why they HAD to go back to work. I think there is a little guilt involved here, because I am a teacher and I am supposed to know what's best for kids, and I am making a decision for my child that is different from the one they made for thiers. I am not happy about the guilt, but what can you do?
Have a great weekend. We've got some great things planned. Babies'r'us is in the picture. Seeing friends and family too.
I'd like to leave you with another quote from Pirates of the Carribean (as you can tell I am barely watching it).
"I love those moments. I like to wave at them as they pass by."
Captian Jack Sparrow
February 15, 2007
Pregnancy Update
"Life is hard enough without having someone kick you from the inside."
-Rita Rudner
"Life is hard enough without having someone kick you from the inside."
-Rita Rudner
"Watch out, guys!! She's pregnant!"
-Kindergartener
Hi. I'm still here. Last week I had my 30 week appointment (I'm 31 weeks now, 9 weeks left!!!). It seems like my due date is so close, but also so far away. Everything was fine at my appointment. My Dr. said that hopefully at the next appt. we will be able to tell what position the baby is in. I feel like we are really unprepared as far as what we actually have for the baby. But we keep reminding ourselves that a baby doesn't really need much. I am taking childbirth classes this month, which has been very interesting. I feel like I have joined a secret society of women who know how to breathe (he he who). How is this actually going to help me? I'm not sure.
I got an MP3 player for Christmas. I don't really fully know how to use it yet but I DO know how to put a podcast on it, and one of my favorites is the pregtastic podcast. The name is pretty corny but I am enjoying listening to it. I am also enjoying sermons from Andy Stanley, NPR's driveway moments, and of course This American Life.
Elias is still moving quite a bit and we absolutely can't wait to meet him. What a blessing. I still can't believe that we are actually having a baby.
Paul is looking for a job, since he graduates in March. We may have to move for a job, which I am actually a little excited about. I am praying that he will find a job that he really likes.
Have a great day!
February 07, 2007
Head over to Suzanne's Second Estate for a more complete description of the last post. You can actually see the picture on her blog. Ah, the tech-savy Suzanne. She's such a good writer too. She makes me feel like I am in Missouri (though I wouldn't want to go back without Kelsey and Suzanne! :)
February 05, 2007
A very long drive to Misery? Once upon a time three girls set out on an adventure to a land of fireflies and Bible stories. They were Kelsey, Annie and Suzanne. Kelsey sent me this picture and it brought back great memories of being single, mobile and adventurous. We attended the Children's Ministry Institute in Missouri one summer break. I remember getting the best haircut of my life (in Missouri, who knew?) and case of chiggars (if you don't know what they are, don't ask). It was a fantastic experience.
February 01, 2007
What am I doing right now?
I am listening to a basketball game between Unalakleet and Nome on KICY radio. I love the internet. Basketball is HUGE in Alaska. Nights are very long and days are very short. Unalakleet is the village I spent the better part of two weeks in this summer. I never thought my heart would ache for a small village in Alaska. But I want to be there.
I am listening to a basketball game between Unalakleet and Nome on KICY radio. I love the internet. Basketball is HUGE in Alaska. Nights are very long and days are very short. Unalakleet is the village I spent the better part of two weeks in this summer. I never thought my heart would ache for a small village in Alaska. But I want to be there.
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