Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Poll Results
So it's looking like most people think we're having a girl...which will be great. Either way as long as it's healtly we'll be happy. It' only 12 days until we find out.
It's my turn...
I'm only doing this because I think so highly of Summer. I have received many of these via e-mail and have never completed one so feel special Summer.
10 honest things about myself
1) I'm terrified of being held down or confined spaces. Not in the sense of elevators or small rooms. For instance the movie "The Decent" did not sit well with me. The idea of belly crawling through small spaces in a cave makes me sweat just thinking about it.
2) I'm scared to death of becoming a parent...I'm looking forward to it and know it will be a blessing, but that doesn't stop me from being scared. I know with Doug, we can handle anything.
3) I love to get my hands dirty and work on cars. My dad had a garage when I was growing up and I always loved to go down there and watch him work or work myself. Most of the time I was sent back to the house "where girls were supposed to be". I'm proud of the fact that I can change my own oil along with other random auto repair/maintanece jobs.
4) I floss most days...Yes I know that is horrible coming from someone in the dental profession, but when I'm on vacation I do miss a day here or there. But I would say I floss more days than not.
5) I do not like to shop for long periods of time. 2 - 3 hours max unless there is eating somewhere in between then I can go a little longer.
6) As a person, I'm too exact/serious/literal. Doug often tells me to quit being so serious. I'm trying...Do some of the previous statments help me redeem myself?
7) I don't have a favorite color
8) I like to drive fast...which has to change now that I have someone other than myself to look out for.
9) I enjoyed reading the Twilight series and Harry Potter.
10) I'm struggling on the 10th one.....I too like juice. This has been since I became pregnant and gave up soda (except the occasional one)and caffinated coffee. There are currently 4 different types on the fridge and 1 in the pantry(cranberry pomegrante). I do dilute most juice I drink with water or thanks to Summer sparkling water for a little twist.
10 honest things about myself
1) I'm terrified of being held down or confined spaces. Not in the sense of elevators or small rooms. For instance the movie "The Decent" did not sit well with me. The idea of belly crawling through small spaces in a cave makes me sweat just thinking about it.
2) I'm scared to death of becoming a parent...I'm looking forward to it and know it will be a blessing, but that doesn't stop me from being scared. I know with Doug, we can handle anything.
3) I love to get my hands dirty and work on cars. My dad had a garage when I was growing up and I always loved to go down there and watch him work or work myself. Most of the time I was sent back to the house "where girls were supposed to be". I'm proud of the fact that I can change my own oil along with other random auto repair/maintanece jobs.
4) I floss most days...Yes I know that is horrible coming from someone in the dental profession, but when I'm on vacation I do miss a day here or there. But I would say I floss more days than not.
5) I do not like to shop for long periods of time. 2 - 3 hours max unless there is eating somewhere in between then I can go a little longer.
6) As a person, I'm too exact/serious/literal. Doug often tells me to quit being so serious. I'm trying...Do some of the previous statments help me redeem myself?
7) I don't have a favorite color
8) I like to drive fast...which has to change now that I have someone other than myself to look out for.
9) I enjoyed reading the Twilight series and Harry Potter.
10) I'm struggling on the 10th one.....I too like juice. This has been since I became pregnant and gave up soda (except the occasional one)and caffinated coffee. There are currently 4 different types on the fridge and 1 in the pantry(cranberry pomegrante). I do dilute most juice I drink with water or thanks to Summer sparkling water for a little twist.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Baby Bentley
Just a quick baby update...I'll be 15 weeks tomorrow and still feel great. I'm knocking on wood as I say it and hope my good health/luck continues. We go the 10 of February for our first ultrasound and hope to find out the sex. I've gained maybe a pound or two but nothing major. Look for the poll on what you think Baby Bentley will be.
Rug Saga!!!
As some of you may be aware, Doug and I have been searching for a rug that we both like (there in it lies the problem) and will work in our living room. We took a second trip the to Flooring Mill Store off of exit 14 on 85 north this past weekend and thought we had found the perfect rug. We did find another and decided, at their request, to take them home on approval. We got them home and really like the one and felt okay about the other. This was Saturday afternoon.
Saturday night I had noticed a slight odor, but thought it must be something from outside since it was fleeting. Sunday while I was gone to a meeting Doug must have also noticed the smell and started investigating.
Come to find out our beloved rug the would end our more than a year search smelled of tires or rubber. It was not super strong, but you defintely would smell it from time to time.
Being the analytical mind he is, he surfed the internet to see what it might could be and if there is anything that could be done about it.
To our horror, not only did we learn that 99% of people that had experienced the smell from their rugs could not get rid of the smell and some have had the rugs for years!!! To top it off it appears the smell comes from a natural latex type material they used to help secure the hand knots and has caused health problems in both adults and children. Needless to say we took both rugs back and our search continues.
Saturday night I had noticed a slight odor, but thought it must be something from outside since it was fleeting. Sunday while I was gone to a meeting Doug must have also noticed the smell and started investigating.
Come to find out our beloved rug the would end our more than a year search smelled of tires or rubber. It was not super strong, but you defintely would smell it from time to time.
Being the analytical mind he is, he surfed the internet to see what it might could be and if there is anything that could be done about it.
To our horror, not only did we learn that 99% of people that had experienced the smell from their rugs could not get rid of the smell and some have had the rugs for years!!! To top it off it appears the smell comes from a natural latex type material they used to help secure the hand knots and has caused health problems in both adults and children. Needless to say we took both rugs back and our search continues.
Friday, January 2, 2009
It's Official.....We're having a baby!!!
Doug and I are expecting our first child! I'm 13 weeks along and have not really been having any problems. No morning sickness, thank goodness. The only thing I have noticed is a heightened sensitivity to smells.
I got to hear the heartbeat at my second doctor's appointment. Doug hated that we wasn't there, but we had no idea they would be doing that. I think from now on it will be a good idea if he tries to go to all the appointments in case they want to spring something like that again. We actually had our third appointment yesterday and Doug was able to hear the heartbeat then. He said it reminded him of a helicopter.
We've had a great time telling family and friends. We got them together for a family portrait and took two pictures. The first time Doug told them to say Merry Christmas and the second time Doug said "Say Katherine's pregnant". It was so funny I could hear my nephews starting to repeat it then my mom starting shouting. Here are the results from the "second" picture.
With Doug's parents and brother we did things a little differently. This is going to be the first grandchild for them, so we wrapped up a present with blue and pink tissue paper on the inside and then had the words "Pick One" printed across the top. Underneath that we had several variations of what grandparents could be called. Needless to say they were excited. Here is a picture of the present before we finished wrapping it.
I promise to try and do better with updating the blog as things progress. We hope everyone had a blessed Christmas holiday and are enjoying the new year.
I got to hear the heartbeat at my second doctor's appointment. Doug hated that we wasn't there, but we had no idea they would be doing that. I think from now on it will be a good idea if he tries to go to all the appointments in case they want to spring something like that again. We actually had our third appointment yesterday and Doug was able to hear the heartbeat then. He said it reminded him of a helicopter.
We've had a great time telling family and friends. We got them together for a family portrait and took two pictures. The first time Doug told them to say Merry Christmas and the second time Doug said "Say Katherine's pregnant". It was so funny I could hear my nephews starting to repeat it then my mom starting shouting. Here are the results from the "second" picture.
With Doug's parents and brother we did things a little differently. This is going to be the first grandchild for them, so we wrapped up a present with blue and pink tissue paper on the inside and then had the words "Pick One" printed across the top. Underneath that we had several variations of what grandparents could be called. Needless to say they were excited. Here is a picture of the present before we finished wrapping it.
I promise to try and do better with updating the blog as things progress. We hope everyone had a blessed Christmas holiday and are enjoying the new year.
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