tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86293716698776526672024-02-19T04:16:41.131-08:00A Whole Lot of YellowA collection of the everydayUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger87125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629371669877652667.post-57410260992410594502015-09-27T20:19:00.000-07:002015-09-27T20:43:48.440-07:00Home Projects: Fireplace RemodelSince moving into our home, Tony and I have been wanting to give the fireplace a facelift. Although the Texas weather creates only has a few days per year requiring of its use, we enjoy the ambiance of a fire to remind us of our colder roots. <br />
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Unfortunately, two main qualities for our fireplace resulted in it fondly acquiring the title of the "black hole" of the house since our move-in.<br />
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(1) <u>The builder's choice of the "riptide tile" effect:</u> Continuing the floor tiles up the wall stripped this gem of any real design benefits.<br />
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(2) <u>The floating fire hole:</u> maybe it is a Texas thing, but growing up in New York a real fireplace needs a decent hearth. This element particularly solidified the space's nickname.<br />
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Tony and I enjoyed designing the project together. We chose Desert Quartz Ledgestone as the stonework, which reminds us of the local stone in San Antonio. The slabs came in pre-glued panels that made installation easy. Tony became quite the expert with a table tile wet saw, and by the end was even cutting tiny custom pieces to fill around the key insert!<br />
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Tile mastic served easy to use and kept the tiles sturdily stuck to the wall. The hearth served to be more of a design challenge. Most of the internet instruction sites utilize preexisting brick hearths in the reface process. We had to build our own using cinderblocks and Quikcrete. Mitte Gray tiles, gray grout, and surrounding ledgestone completed the custom hearth.<br />
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Leon was a great little helper along the way. Although he spent a large portion of the time sampling every Mickey Mouse show on Netflix, he did help carry some of the stones and watching Daddy through the window as he cut the stones. He particularly liked modeling in the before pictures saying "Leon cheese."<br />
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Despite our planning, there were a few bumps in the road.<br />
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We didn't expect the demolition for the tiles to result in ripping off large chunks of the drywall. That obstacle was met with a late-night trip to Home Depot. But, I taught Tony <span style="font-size: x-small;">(through my excellent internet search skills)</span> how to successfully replace sections of drywall. That may come in handy in the future for occasional drywall accidents that come with having children.<br />
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Also, when we purchased the Quick-Setting Quikrete, we didn't read closely to see that the cement set in FIVE MINUTES! After the first cinderblock, we learned that this aspect resulted in more rubble than actual mortar. However, we adapted to the challenge and mixed a separate sample of cement for each block. Luckily, there were only 7 in total and they were sturdy and level after an overnight!<br />
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When we reached the top portion of the fireplace, I had not accounted for the effects of gravity. Luckily, our friend Erik was visiting that day and provided an extra set of hands! We improvised in support structuring by using a piece of leftover drywall to support the center.<br />
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After letting the area set for a week, we ended up with this masterpiece!<br />
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Although Tony initially placed this project on the "Hire-Out" list, I am happy that I could persuade him to make this project our own... even with a few hiccups along the way.<br />
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I have to rub it in that Tony was completely convinced this one would be a girl. I think he was just hoping to buy into the 50/50 odds to make up for guessing wrong on the first one too!<br />
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We are so excited to welcome another baby boy into the household. Now, we can "boy-out" Leon's room, which he will someday share with his little brother. I am now sufficiently outnumbered by males, with everyone including the dog holding boy status. But, it is a situation I am pleased to be in.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629371669877652667.post-58107002475832080202015-08-29T15:33:00.000-07:002015-08-29T21:24:12.673-07:00Number 2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Today, I am 22 weeks. This pregnancy has been flying by, as my body grows in all its familiar places. </div>
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With my first, everything was new and exciting. Time seemed to freeze at each small milestone. I changed from a woman into a mother. It was a special moment, experiencing so many new things with a growing Leon over those 9 months. </div>
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But, there is also something special to be said about the second time. With this baby, there is a familiarity that I couldn't have with Leon. I rang in the 2nd trimester with leg cramps I knew all too well. My morning sickness cut out at the expected 10 weeks. I recognized without a doubt the popcorn butterflies of those first little kicks. I find some comfort knowing my body can stretch even more without breaking and that a part of the fridge should be reserved solely for Lunchables Pizzas.<br />
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It is not to say that this time is without differences. My baby belly arrived sooner, to include an outie belly button making its debut at the end of 1st trimester. I am pleased to learn that my stomach can tolerate salads and the smell of Tony's morning coffee this time. I have learned balancing pregnancy with a 2-year-old is not for the faint of heart; an active little boy (and his fur-partner-in-crime) won't slow down for a tired mommy. </div>
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This child will not have the same opportunities for "firsts" as Leon has had. But, that too will be beautiful. There will be space for sharing and learning in a less rocky sea because of those completed firsts. I look forward to welcoming the "seconds!"<br />
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This week, Leon and Sawyer have been enjoying the sunny Texas afternoons in the best way possible: with bubbles.<br />
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For Leon's first birthday, Papa and Lola sent him an automatic bubble machine.<br />
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Needless to say, it has been thoroughly enjoyed by Sawyer as much as Leon<br />
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Granddad always seemed to one-up himself year after year. On December 25th, my sisters and I would compete to see which one of us could get to the hidden enclosed money prize the fastest... winning bragging rights for the rest of the year. After we started dating, Tony also joined in on the game. Granddad would get such a kick out of our excitement and struggles with his unique inventions. <br />
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Granddad passed away earlier this year. It saddens me to know there will not be anymore puzzle boxes to add to my collection... that this chapter in my life has come to an end. The holidays will be a bit less cheery. This will be the first year he won't be at the Christmas table. I will miss our competitions, and marveling at Granddad's newest designs.</div>
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Last month, Tony and I received a special gift from my grandparents' estate: a set of unique lounge chairs. They were quite possibly Granddad's favorite possessions. My mom recounts that Granddad saved up to buy 4 of these Eames Lounge Chairs in the 1950's. For many years, they were the only furniture filling my grandparents' living room. Fitting to Granddad, their design was one-of-a-kind: the perfect marriage of comfort and ingenuity. As a kid, I appreciated their unparalleled smooth turning capability as I spun around in them for hours. And as an adult, I cherish them as a reminder of my special grandparents.<br />
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It was quite a process, moving these 80-pound chairs from NY to TX. Each had to be disassembled, packed into large boxes, shipped across country (thanks, Mom and Dad!!), and later reassembled. <span style="text-align: center;">Tony and I spent a weekend putting them together. As we aligned shock mounts, heavy glides, and back stand-offs to wooden and metal frames, we discussed memories of my grandparents. </span>Tony and I recalled many college weekends, traveling to Binghamton to share good food and conversation with Grandmom and Granddad in these chairs. We remembered Christmases.<br />
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After many hours, with the rust-red leather cleaned and the aged wood oiled, we finally sat down in our comfy new additions. <br />
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And, Tony remarked: It would only be fitting that your Granddad's final gift to us would be the ultimate puzzle box.</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629371669877652667.post-53574432402179631972013-09-30T08:27:00.000-07:002013-09-30T08:27:00.275-07:00Welcome to the 70's?When I lived in Buffalo, my friend Heather introduced me to HGTV. At the time, I didn't appreciate how potentially addictive this channel can be. During my maternity leave, HGTV provided a backdrop to the sizable amount of time I spent on the couch feeding Leon. Decorating isn't something that really comes easily for me, but I would like to think that I am a work in progress. I've tried to apply a little of what I have learned to my house.<br />
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Through my "decorating studies," I discovered my style actually has a name... "rustic chic." <br />
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Using the tricks of the trade, I enjoyed hunting for bargains online, at flea markets, and local shops. But, I won't lie... a couple of the purchases were a total bust... for instance, the 70% off throw rug that I had to send back after it didn't quite come as pictured below. <br />
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The advertised "tera brown" color scheme arrived looking more like the 1970's had puked all over it... complete with lime green accents against a convict-orange back drop.<br />
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However, I would like to think at least a couple decorating wins can be found in the mix (if you can ignore the smattering of baby toys).<br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">... the sleepless baby.</span><br />
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Leon has many great qualities. He is a generally happy, healthy, and mild-tempered baby. In many ways, we have been incredibly blessed. However, when it comes to sleep...<br />
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...there is much to be desired. <br />
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Leon has yet to sleep through the night. We have been waging (and losing) the Battle for Sleep since day 1. The moment we think we are making some strides on the sleep front, Leon throws us a curve ball. <br />
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Over his first month, he declared a sleep strike on every proposed option. He rejected his crib, pack and play, and finally bassinet. No amount of swaddling, rocking, or soothing could convince this child that these were places of rest. He had no problem loudly announcing his disapproval to the entire neighborhood.<br />
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Although there has been much improvement since then, Leon still will not go more than a 3-4 hour stretch without waking up. A horde of helpers have gotten involved to offer possible theories about his sleep resistance. Offered theories include room temperature, fan speed, diaper size, security object, room location, noises... alignment of the stars. But, when it comes down to it...<br />
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... my son just likes to eat more than sleep.<br />
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We have discovered 2 saving graces to fight the food vs sleep battle, hoping to lull Leon into believing shut-eye is better than (multiple) midnight snacks:<br />
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(1) The Swing: Although Leon still will wake up every few hours, he loves his swing. Daily naps have been much improved. This child loves motion... maybe because it distracts him from his emptying belly<br />
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(2) The Taco:<br />
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My friend, Cassie, introduced me to this wonder. Fisher Price's Rock and Play sleeper. It is shaped similarly to his swing, giving him that swaddled feeling. Like a taco, it easily folds up. We have brought this everywhere with us, particularly when visiting friends, as our go-to portable sleeper. We have kept this in our room, where he has at least somewhat maintained the same sleeping schedule. Again, although not sleeping through the night his schedule looks more like this...<br />
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Sleep at 8PM with awakenings at 10PM, 12AM, 3AM, and 5AM<br />
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Sleep at 8PM with awakenings at 9PM, 9:30PM, 10PM, 10:15PM, 10:30PM, 11:30PM, 11:45PM, 12AM, 12:15AM, 12:45AM, 1AM, 1:30AM, 2:30AM, 2:45AM, 3AM, 3:15AM, 3:45AM, 4AM, 4:30AM, 5AM<br />
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Literally, these have been our two saving graces in the fog of the battle for sleep.<br />
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However, this week, the game has again changed...<br />
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This weekend marked our transition to the crib, which somehow has been going better for the first time around. Fewer tears (from mommy as well as Leon). And, I am getting the funny feeling that he may even be starting to like the crib. <br />
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Although the nightly awakenings haven't changed much yet, I think (fingers crossed) the tides may be turning. For now, the score is Mommy 0.5 vs Leon 137.5Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629371669877652667.post-766642918917650562013-09-29T05:30:00.000-07:002013-09-29T08:16:18.525-07:00Renovations<br />
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I do, however, really admire the people who have the special remodeling touch… those that can see a run-down room and on their own transform it into something extraordinary. My sister, Liz, introduced me to Young House Love (<a href="http://www.younghouselove.com/"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none;">http://www.younghouselove.com/</span></a>), a blog about a young family that remodels homes from top to bottom. However, I am a realist and recognize… I am not one of those people. To me, even small projects are cause for distress. At our first home, Tony and I spent an entire afternoon trying to change the faucet on our kitchen sink. We managed to misread the directions three times, and temporarily mismatch the hot and cold-water dispensers. Our excursion with changing out the doorknob on the front door wasn’t much better… we placed the handle on backwards causing repeated episodes of grazed knuckles before figuring it out sometime later. </div>
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With the help of a contractor, this renovation project went more smoothly than our previous encounters. We enjoyed making the design choices and seeing how it all came together. Keeping the cabinets, we chose new granite counters and stone backsplash. We were pretty satisfied by the end result... for once, a renovation we actually enjoyed.<br />
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For Leon's room, we chose to update the room that (fondly) became known as... the Vampire Lair. You can see why it earned its name.<br />
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Although the trim is not perfect, we transformed the blood red walls into a pleasant elephant gray color. <br />
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Although Leon hasn't been spending a whole lot of time in there yet, we think he will enjoy the change once he finally makes the transition out of mommy and daddy's room.</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629371669877652667.post-78820408467428626972013-09-28T23:44:00.001-07:002013-09-29T07:12:21.817-07:00Home.<br />
It is difficult to pinpoint exactly when a house transforms into a home. Somehow, over time it becomes something more than its collective furniture enclosed by brick walls. It has to do with the the little things... finding that perfect, cozy reading spot... the moment you discover you finally can find the bathroom in darkness because you know the path by heart... the feeling you get when you walk through the front door and realize... this is home.<br />
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Tony and I have enjoyed placing our own personal touches on our house to make it into our own. It has come a long way from the mardi-gras-themed decor we saw on our initial walk-through. We shared the transformation process with parents and siblings, as visitors came throughout the summer. Kit joined us in August, and I love that we live under the same roof again. I look around and see reminders of our growing son, movie nights, lazy weekend mornings, winning (and failed) cooking attempts, decorating experiments, investigation spots for an energetic puppy. And, I realize that somewhere over the course of the last 4 months, this house has become a home.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629371669877652667.post-21919597760355870542013-09-20T14:07:00.001-07:002013-09-20T14:08:20.903-07:00Meet Sawyer!Four months after the passing of our dear Butters, we welcomed a new member to the family. Meet Sawyer! While raising 2 teething babies has been a challenge over the last month, I cannot imagine my home without this little guy. <br />
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Sawyer certainly has been living up to his name. He is a (<span style="font-size: x-small;">not so</span>)
wonderfully creative trouble maker, constantly finding innovative ways
to surprise us. I don't think my underwear, socks, or shoes will ever be safe
again. Tony and I have placed a set of doggie stairs up to our couch, and
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living room showing them off. Our previous cavalier, Butters, was never much of
a retriever. However, Sawyer is quite the natural. We have been trying to curb his
chewing habits with plenty of cow hooves, stuffed animals, and Himalayan
chews... the Nylabones and bully sticks (our previous go-to chews) really
didn't do much hold his attention. As our vet says, "He certainly is the
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We have been working on the training basics including sitting and staying,
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... and, during the fleeting moments that Sawyer has fully expended his
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Last month, Auntie Joanna sent Leon his very own doctor’s
outfit to match Mommy and Daddy. He has
been regularly wearing it since then, and is feeling right at home in his own
white coat <span style="font-size: x-small;">(with the proof in the spit-up)</span>. Unfortunately, Mommy has
been slacking on getting some good pictures and he is <span style="font-size: large;">(rapidly)</span> outgrowing it.<br />
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So now…. Long awaited by masses… I bring you:</div>
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<b><u>A Day in the Life of Dr. Leon</u></b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><u><br /></u></b></div>
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Good morning! What
brings you to my office today?<o:p></o:p></div>
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So, you are telling me you are craving milk? </div>
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And, you are excessively crying when you
don’t get enough?</div>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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Tell me more about your dirty diapers…<o:p></o:p></div>
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… 15 dirty diapers a day! </div>
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It sounds to me like you might have… MILKitis!!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Unfortunately for your figure, it inevitably results in
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(and, thanks again Auntie Joanna for the cool outfit!)<o:p></o:p></div>
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It was 5AM. I
could hear Leon stirring next to me, the gentle rocking of his sleeper starting
back and forth. In the 8 weeks
since he was born, I hadn’t managed to squeeze out more than 3 hours of
sleep. I was exhausted, begrudgingly
rising out of bed for the seemingly hundredth time that night. Through sleep-laden eyes, I
stared glassily through the dark at my wide-awake little baby. And, there it was: for the first time,
a real smile. It was the kind that
spread from his gummy lips to his twinkling eyes. For the first time, it wasn’t meant for a toot or an awaited
bottle… it was just for me. </div>
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In that moment, all of the spit-covered shirts, diaper blowouts,
bath-time tinkles, and midnight awakenings were all forgotten… that first time
that Leon smiled at me.</div>
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Meet Amelia! Last week, I had a chance to meet this gorgeous sweet pea for the first time. At only one week old, she already is such a cuddly little beauty.<br />
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Before Amelia was born, I met her mommy, Jess, through work. We both were pregnant at the time and became fast friends over shared food cravings, wardrobe malfunctions, and pregnancy milestones. At the photo shoot, I finally had a chance to meet her other half, Tom, whom I had heard so many great things about over the previous months. We enjoyed a fun morning, recording some of the Amelia's first moments. <br />
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It is so clear the love these two share for their little Amelia. What a joy it was to capture these three!<br />
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And, I was so impressed by baby Amelia. Already, such a natural model!<br />
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With the significant amount of waking hours spent feeding
Leon those first couple weeks, creative improvisation was required so that mommy’s
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Mommy and Leon camped out together while awaiting Daddy’s
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My favorite part of my “nesting” days was having time to
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As a kid, whenever my parents made me do something I didn’t
want to, I would make promises to my future children. As a 7 year old, I swore
that candy would always be kept on the bottom shelf, not the top. Bed times and naps would be
outlawed. Cartoons would be left
indefinitely on repeat. And, clothes
would never be an acceptable birthday present. Later, as a teen, I promised I wouldn’t incessantly nag my
someday children about cleaning their rooms making their beds. No yard work would be required on the
weekends. Friends would be able to
come over any time of day, and I wouldn’t make my kids ask permission to drive, let alone share, the car.</div>
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Then, I became a mom... </div>
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...and all the things my parents did throughout my childhood made a little more sense. But, even more frightening:
I found myself starting to do those things my kid-self swore would never
happen… Somehow, I don’t expect that to change anytime soon. </div>
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It is a beautiful process watching your parents become
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It’s like a snapshot
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And, as a new parent, it softens the
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You start to hash out your own
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Over the past few months, I have watched as Tony and my
parents have poured their love onto their new grandson. While awaiting the arrival of my
sister, Kit, whom will be coming to live with us in August, the grandparents have been taking time to visit and help with Leon. </div>
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It has been fun sharing our home and San Antonio with each,
celebrating our growing family. I
realize how much I have missed all of them over the last year since
leaving NY.</div>
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I look forward to what the future holds, as I see each of them a special part of this new phase in our lives.
Each has a slightly different style to grandparenting…</div>
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… but it is clear that they all will have much to give to
this growing boy throughout his lifetime.</div>
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It was our first trip to the pediatrician’s office. Tony and I had successfully filled out the seemingly
endless piles of paperwork, and were relaxing with a <span style="font-size: x-small;">(momentarily asleep)</span> newborn Leon.</div>
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The pediatrician enters the waiting room with an obviously confused look on her face…</div>
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“Leno… Leno Sidan?”</div>
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... on day 2.</div>
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Well played, World. Well played.</div>
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As a new parent, surviving my first week with a
newborn was very much like being trapped on a deserted island with just the
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(1) A single match <span style="font-size: x-small;">(that has unfortunately been thoroughly doused with water)</span></div>
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(2) A bag of bananas<span style="font-size: x-small;"> (all of which happen to be moldy)</span>...and... </div>
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(3) A tattered map <span style="font-size: x-small;">(which apparently leads to absolutely nowhere) </span></div>
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I thought I had had my fair share of experiences with
babies. </div>
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After all, I had worked
with newborns <span style="font-size: x-small;">(quite) </span>extensively as a medical student on my pediatrics rotation. Several of my friends already had
babies, whom I did hold <span style="font-size: x-small;">(from time to time)</span>. As a babysitter, I must have changed
at least a hundred diapers. But, I
realized something quite quickly in my first few days as a mom...</div>
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... I was
absolutely clueless when it came to newborns.</div>
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The wonder and amazement of the newborn…cutting the cord...</div>
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marveling
at those tiny feet…</div>
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...holding him in your arms… </div>
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...seems to rapidly fade after that first night. If there was ever a time when a good night’s
rest was needed, it would be the evening after propelling a 7-pound, watermelon-sized human out of
your body. A sleep-deprived haze
rapidly replaces the amazement and wonder of the birth process, as you wander
aimlessly around the hospital room.</div>
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<b>Here are the foggy recollections of my first week as a
mother:</b></div>
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- The newborn eating schedule seems somewhat doable in
theory: eating every 1-3 hours should leave at least a solid hour for sleep in
there. What the books don’t tell
you is that the clock begins at the START of the last feed… </div>
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... crap. So, I found myself pretty much continuously feeding my little gremlin during those first newborn days.</div>
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- The person who created the phrase
“sleeps like a baby” clearly was mistaken. Just as you begin to drift off to sleep, the little whimper
will begin again. While you are not sleeping, you are left ample time to repurpose all of those baby items you thought would be so
useful in surviving newbornhood… like turning your boppy pillow into
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- I discovered there is nothing cuter than a swaddled baby…
or as Tony calls it, “A Baby Burrito.”
I would marvel at my little pillbug, wrapped up and seemingly swallowed in the large
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...That is, until
I realized I had been blessed with a little escape artist. No matter how tightly I tried to wrap
Leon, my little wiggle worm would always find a pocket to tunnel out of. </div>
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- Isn’t baby poop supposed to increase slowly at first… giving
new moms and dads just a few days to adjust? Apparently not.
The first diaper I ever changed for Leon ended in a huge blow-out. Daddy got the freebie with the first
meconium diaper. How could so much
poop come from such a tiny creature?</div>
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- All those breastfeeding moms in the magazines look so
natural…for me, this was not the case.
From the moment I tried to breastfeed, it felt like razorblades shooting
through my body. The lactation
consultants kept telling me, “Just relax your shoulders.” If only that was all that it
required. My couple days in the
hospital consisted mostly of me persistently trying to find comfortable and
workable solutions for my breastfeeding woes. I had once giggled at the term
“nipple butter…” What would that be used for? Reason discovered!
And, the colostrum that comes in those first few days… somehow I missed
the memo that the quantity is all of maybe 3 drops an hour those first couple days… surely not enough to pacify a starving child new to the world. Thankfully, breastfeeding did become easier over the course of the week... even if it drew more than a few tears (from both of us) in the beginning.</div>
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By the end of the week, I remember asking myself: How can
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Looking back, I see now that the trials and tribulations of
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That
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You realize that
you can survive on that seemingly isolated island, as parents of countless
other generations have before you.
Somehow, you learn to function on fewer hours of sleep, diaper change
with one hand, feed your baby and tackle chores at the same time. And, by the end of it all, you somehow find yourself missing those days when he was so tiny. You look back on his pictures, and think of that little angel of a newborn. You
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... the gentle softness of
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... and somehow begin to miss when he was just your newborn peanut. </div>
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And, in due time, you find yourself thinking, "well, maybe another
baby wouldn’t be such a bad thing?”<br />
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I have never really believed in love at first sight. I have always thought that love needs time: it grows and blossoms with the passing moments. That was, until I
met Leon. Maybe it was the cascading surge of hormones brought on by labor …
that swirling combination of oxytocin, prolactin, and adrenaline rampaging my
brain. Or, maybe it was those
perfect little fingers and toes… those tiny pink lips… the way he gazed up at me through puffy eyes when he was placed in my arms. Regardless, I simply melted the moment
I met my son.
Mothers (and fathers) say it all the time... but I had never seen anything
more beautiful before that instant.</div>
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Leon came into this world much the same as he navigates it… impatiently. The
morning of April 15<sup>th</sup>, I started to experience the
first contractions of my pregnancy.
I insisted on going to work that day. My due date was still over a week away, and
I did not want to waste any of my coveted maternity leave on a false alarm. By 2:30pm, I had seen all of my
patients, but my contractions were steadily approaching one another. By the time Tony and I arrived at the
hospital for a quick check, it was clear that Leon was ready to come… I was
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My labor started quite uneventfully. The epidural worked like a charm and
Tony and I were comfortably settled into our private room. Everything was progressing well as the
contractions were becoming regular and closer together. It seemed that, like my pregnancy, everything would go smoothly and without a hitch.</div>
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However, at 9:35pm, something went
terribly wrong. My little baby’s
heart rate began to precipitously drop... first into the 60’s and then lower into the 50’s... then 40’s. Suddenly,
the room was filled with doctors and nurses. Despite rapidly turning and repositioning me, his heart rate
continued to dip. I had not started
to push yet, and the doctors said, “We want to take you for an emergency
C-section.” Nothing seemed to be
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It was the single most terrifying moment of my life, as I
feared for what was happening to my unborn son. I wanted him out as quickly as possible, and begged for the chance to try and push. I was told I was fully dilated and was
tentatively given the go-ahead… 2 minutes to try for a natural delivery. If Leon is a stubborn child someday, we
will know where he gets it from… because not 2 minutes later, his little cries
were heard for the first time. His
cord was tightly wrapped around his neck, but in every other way he came
out without complication. </div>
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Leon will always by my little blessing… my miracle
baby. As I see him grow and watch as he discovers the world, I am thankful for his health… knowing
that fate could have dealt me a much different hand. I think about those first few memories: touching his hair,
kissing his nose, holding his hand. I thank God that I can do
that day after day. I will never
forget those first memories… in the calm after the storm... falling in love the moment I met him.</div>
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There is something to be said about loss. When a loved one dies, you don’t simply
lose that special friend… your entire world changes. Routines no longer are the same. It’s those early morning hours, the fleeting moments that
used to be occupied by daily walks and excitement for breakfast, that you feel that
twinge of emptiness. Places that
once brought comfort can become spaces of heartache. You are not simply robbed of that one life… the hopes and
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When Butters passed, he took a little bit of this blog with
him. It was our special time
together, as I would chronicle my experiences… our experiences… while we sat
together on the couch. He would
rest his little head on my lap, and the words would easily flow from fingertip
to page. It has not been so easy
since he left me. In fact, it has
been much harder than I could have anticipated. I never expected for my heart to be so deeply touched by one
little dog whom was taken so young. Returning to this blog
has reminded me that he is no longer here. I have returned many times to write, simply to find the words missing. </div>
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However, one of the beautiful things about life is as one
story ends, another begins. The
birth of my son, Leon, has brought many new adventures. I find myself missing this place, the
capsule for my memories. It is a
space where I can capture and share my experiences before they escape me. I want to explore the multitude of
feelings brought on by motherhood: the love and joy that exponentially expands
as my son grows… the transformation of nights out on the town into bath time
bubbles, talks about poop colors, and kissing tiny fingers and toes… the
challenging moments as I try to balance my roles as a wife, mother, and career
woman.</div>
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I want to begin again.
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So, here is to new beginnings. Let me again share with you the snapshots of my life.</div>
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It is with an incredibly heavy heart that I write this
posting. On April 20<sup>th</sup>,
our beloved Butters lost his battle with Masticatory Muscle Myositis. At the tender age of 1 year and 10
months, he went to the Rainbow Bridge. He waited just long enough to meet his buddy, Leon, our
first-born son. Even with his
failing health, he was just as much the loving fur-brother we expected him to
be. He maintained that special
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However, it is his life, not his death, that we would like
him to be remembered by. In August
of 2012, my husband finally gave in to my incessant requests to add a little
cavalier to our family. We had
found a breeder through an extensive search, but had yet to pull the trigger
and actively pursue adopting one of our own. Tony reluctantly agreed to pursue the breeder, fully
expecting that a puppy would not be available for some time. However, to our surprise, one little
puppy was available… the pick of the litter… a tiny Blenheim. Despite Tony's trepidation, he
could not help but watch over and over the little dog on the flip video sent by
the breeder. This little furball,
playing “fetch” on the video, grabbed a tossed ball and defiantly ran the other
way. However, repeatedly he would
look back at the camera with those heart-melting eyes, making sure his human
friends would be following along with him. There was something about those eyes that immediately melted
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Butters finally arrived in our home on December 15<sup>th</sup>,
2012. I remember the excitement
and nervousness that we experienced while awaiting picking him up at the
airport. My husband and I showed
up 15 minutes before his flight arrived.
At every sound of a barking dog, we wondered if that may be our
Butters. When the flight
assistants finally rolled Butters into us, I couldn’t help but tear up when we
saw him… there he was with that feathered tail, beautiful flowing ears, and those same
loving eyes. We couldn't help but fall in love with him.</div>
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Bringing him home, he became the center of our
world. His distinct and loving
personality captured our hearts.
My husband, despite his initial reluctance, melted under that little
dog’s spell. They became best of friends.
Butters loved me, but he and Tony shared an even greater
closeness. Wherever he went,
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Butters’ antics in large part inspired me to start this blog in February 2012. I
wanted to share with others the moments that made this little dog so
special. Through my posts, I
chronicled our wonderful life with Butters. Stories included his unfortunate experience with <a href="http://lsidari.blogspot.com/2012/03/doggie-socks.html">doggie socks</a>, encounters with the <a href="http://lsidari.blogspot.com/2012/05/butters-and-bunny.html">neighborhood bunny</a>, visits with <a href="http://lsidari.blogspot.com/2012/04/fun-family-dinner.html">family</a> and <a href="http://lsidari.blogspot.com/2012/02/pack.html">friends</a>,
<a href="http://lsidari.blogspot.com/2012/04/easter-celebrations.html">holiday memories</a>, creative efforts to acquire extra <a href="http://lsidari.blogspot.com/2012/04/worlds-worst-beggar.html">snacks</a>, and <a href="http://lsidari.blogspot.com/2012/10/no-more-monkeys-jumping-on-bed.html">bedtime routines</a>. Most of all, the blog
captured his <a href="http://lsidari.blogspot.com/2012/11/thanksgiving-2012.html">gentle, loving nature</a>… a treasure he shared with all whom he met. <br />
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I remember my husband and I remarking, long before he became
sick, how we were so incredibly blessed to have this special little dog. We never took him for granted. Even with the heartache that came at
the end… complex medication schedules, frequent vet visits, watching his health
fail… we have no regrets making this little dog a part of our lives. In his short stay, Butters gave a
lifetime’s worth of happiness to Tony and I. He prepared us to become parents, giving us confidence to
care for another living being. He
strengthened and deepened the love that we share for each other. Butters reminded us that life is about
so much more than work and monetary possessions.<br />
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Right now, words cannot describe the incredible void left in
our lives with his passing. We are
happy that he is no longer suffering, but everywhere we look in our home
reminds us that he is gone. Tony especially is taking the blow very hard. In time, we plan to bring home another cavalier… not to
replace Butters, but to honor his memory.
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I would like to thank the readers of my blog for following along with Butters' adventures and for your special comments and messages. For the month of May, Butters is the featured dog in the 2013 Cavalier Matters Calendar... he was the international winner of "Handsomest Cavalier." Tony and I plan to celebrate his beauty... inside and out... as we look on at his picture over this coming month.<br />
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<u>To my dearest Butters</u>: Mommy and Daddy will miss you so
much. You will always be our first
Little Man. We hope that you look over us, and someday may we meet again.<br />
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Within the next couple of weeks, Tony and I will have a
baby. We will be parents. We will no longer be a family of two
(not counting Butters, of course)… but a family of three. There will be a little person, kind of
like each of us but still all his own.
We wonder what it will feel like to see him the first time and hold him
in our arms. I just keep saying it
over and over to myself… in 2 weeks I will be a mom. Here are the highlights of my (likely) last post before the
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Based on the size of my belly, I am feeling just about at the bursting point! Given that my mom gave birth to each of my sisters right around our due dates, I am fully expecting to be pregnant for another LONG 2 weeks. By Week 40, I am pretty sure that I will be giving birth to a 10-pound monstrous Bean! </div>
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My belly button continues to be holding strong as a no-ey. I think it is safe to say at this point that an outey is no longer in the picture<br />
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<u>A pain in the… Hip?</u></div>
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All in all, I have been pretty blessed with a smooth and
fairly painless 3<sup>rd</sup> trimester.
I have not suffered from the burning acid reflux or the pounding
headaches that can plague some ladies.
My feet and face haven’t swollen too much. Braxton Hicks contractions have been kind to me. However, the beginning of my third
trimester graced me with one particularly painful experience. Around my 31<sup>st</sup> week of
pregnancy, I could not go to bed without having terrible lower back pain. The only comfortable position seemed to
be laying on my back… conveniently a no-no by that stage. Regardless of which side I laid on, I
could not find a comfortable position.
After keeping Tony up a few nights with my side-to-side aerobics, I took
a trip to the physical therapist.
To my surprise, my back pain was in fact hip pain… sacroiliac (SI) joint
pain. I tried all sorts of
contraptions to help with my SI pain… I started with a belt that didn’t do much
except press on my bladder. I
tried out a Belly Band to adjust the placement of Baby Bean’s weight… other
than giving the impression of a comically unattractive set of suspender
lingerie, this did not do the trick either. In the end, what worked best for me was some creative
placement of pillows (in virtually every location surrounding my body) and a
few daily exercises.
At this stage of my pregnancy, I can say that I have successfully
conquered at least one of the beasts of pregnancy!</div>
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<u>Baby Shopping 101</u></div>
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At the beginning of my second trimester, Tony and I attempted
to start the baby shopping game. I
was barely showing then, and we felt awkward and out of place wandering the
aisles of Babies “R” Us and other baby merchandise venues. Most of the women looked like they were
about to pop, while I looked like I had just eaten a bit too much dinner.
We decided to hold off a bit on shopping for The Bean. </div>
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more comfortable with the baby shopping game. It probably helped that I was already 35 weeks pregnant, and
we realized we were kind of on a time crunch. In our second shopping experience, we made a few
discoveries:</div>
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<span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">(1) If you aren’t sure about which products
you need, find the nearest mom lugging around 3 or 4 kids and you will get a
solid answer</span></div>
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<span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">(2) There
is an easy way to pick a car seat… choose the one that your husband is able to
latch and unlatch on the first try</span></div>
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<span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">(3) Strollers are a lot bigger than when we
were kids</span></div>
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<span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">(4) Clearly, you can’t have enough burp
cloths… why else would there need to be an entire aisle devoted to them</span><br />
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<span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">After hearing our wallets groan a bit following our trip to Babies "R" Us, we looked for other baby shopping alternatives. One of the baby stores in San Antonio, "Once Upon a Child," sells tons of lightly used baby/kid items... in particular baby clothes! We managed to walk out of the store with 30 outfits, a boppy pillow, and 4 pairs of new shoes for $75. What a steal!</span></div>
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<u>Long-Distance Shower</u></div>
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My mother-in-law and mom did an amazing job putting on a
baby shower at home, including Tony and my closest friends and family. </div>
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I was sad that I didn’t get to be there
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calls. Everyone had a chance to
play some fun games and have a reason to come together. I look forward so much to seeing
everyone when Tony, Bean, and I come to visit… hopefully sometime soon!</div>
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<u>Nesting:</u></div>
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Since Tony and I will be moving in about a month, we decided
to hold off on an official nursery for Baby Bean until we get to our new home.
However, Tony and I still got the nesting bug, as we prepared this weekend for
the arrival of our little guy. As he would have spent most of his first weeks
to months in our room anyways, it made sense to convert part of out master
bedroom into temporary nursery space. </div>
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We had fun setting up the special items
from friends and family. </div>
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Butters
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He
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<u>Birthing Stone:</u><br />
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One of the special packages that arrived in the mail a couple weeks ago came from my Dad. This unique gift is a "Birthing Stone." The premise of this item is, the stone comes from the location of your home. By placing the stone under your bed, you can ensure that your child will be born on the soil of your birthplace as well. This gift will be passed on to my sisters when they have their children as well. Only one problem with the Birthing Stone... it weighs a ton... likely more than any baby a human would be capable of delivering. <br />
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<u>Insomnia:</u></div>
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One of my biggest concerns heading into pregnancy: how am I
going to handle all those sleepless nights? Tony and I both have always been the kind of people who
really need our sleep. We are
hoping our child will take after both of us in this way! However, this last trimester we both
got a little bit of training in the poor sleep department. Our little fur baby, Butters, has been
pretty sick since he was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease. He has been on some hefty doses of
chemotherapy and immunosuppressant therapies. As a result, we have gotten an early introduction to the poor
sleep that can come with parenthood… we just hope Butters will start feeling
better soon so that we don’t have two little boys keeping us up at night! </div>
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<u>Birth Plan:</u></div>
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One of the big goals for this month has included forming a
birth plan. At the beginning of
this trimester, my OB-GYN reminded me that it would be a good idea to start
putting that together. In medical
school, I had a chance to witness first-hand some pretty interesting birth
plans play out. A few patients
opted for water-births, which involved giving birth in the equivalent to a
kiddie pool. That seemed like a
great idea, but I quickly realized it was not for me as the doula tried to fish
the baby out of the blood and feces covered water. For my birth plan, I decided to keep it simple.</div>
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(1) Yes to the epidural! After seeing
enough ladies change their minds mid-labor to get the epidural, I have no shame
in saying straight from the start: give me the epidural! Many moms opted for
totally natural births, something I give any woman huge kudos for. But, I realized in my experience that a
good chunk of those women changed their minds mid-way, deciding the epidural is
the way to go after all.</div>
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(2) Avoid the c-section. I will
stand on my head, massage my
belly, crank up the pitocin… do whatever it takes to try and avoid the
c-section. I will not be one of
the women looking for that elective c-section. On some birth plans, you can ask to have the curtain dropped
a bit to watch your baby be delivered by c-section. After being on the other side of that curtain enough times,
I can say: trust me ladies, you don’t want to know what is on the other side of
that pretty blue sheet. If it
comes to it, of course I will do what I need to in order to keep my baby
safe. But, it certainly will be an
end-game.</div>
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<u>Labor Pains:</u></div>
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For better or worse, the actual delivery has been something
that I have put off thinking about.
Many ladies do birthing classes, in preparation for the real thing. Even contemplating practicing labor is
enough to bring on contractions!
Tony and I have decided to just wing it… we will see how that goes</div>
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<u>Working Mama:</u></div>
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In order to maximize my maternity leave, I have been
continuing to work at the hospital.
My goal is to keep working up until . At this stage of pregnancy, pretty much everyone you meet
asks, “When are you due?” Now that
I am so close to delivery, the reactions are pretty comical when I tell them,
“just 2 weeks left.” This usually elicits one of 2 responses: (1) Let me get
that door for you or (2) You are crazy</div>
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Working as a psychiatry resident, being visibly pregnant can
be either a huge advantage or disadvantage. Many of the patients feel an alliance with you in this
setting, getting them talking about their kids and families. For some others, being pregnant was
less than helpful in the therapeutic environment. One individual developed the delusion that I had stolen her
baby. Needless to stay, it is good
that I have remained so agile despite my monstrous size </div>
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<u>Baby Movements:</u></div>
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One of the things I will miss the most following my delivery: those gentle summersaults and fluttering hiccups. Since my belly has dropped, Baby Bean's kicks no longer reach my ribcage and offer a sense of comfort. I love how he will respond to the gentle pushes I will give him, as I encourage him to change positions or ensure that he is doing well. At this point, I can distinctly tell where his tiny bottom, growing feet, and little fingers lie. </div>
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Butters has greatly enjoyed using my belly as a nice headrest. He hasn't seemed to mind the occasional kicks that Baby Bean offers.</div>
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<b>I have greatly enjoyed chronicling my pregnancy over the last 9 months through this blog. I look forward to soon entering a new stage in this journey, as Tony and I anxiously await the arrival of our Baby Bean!</b><br />
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Last month, two of my closest friends tied the knot. I feel so honored that they asked me to capture their special day.
It was a beautiful event to celebrate an amazing couple. The occasion was perfect: full of laughs,
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Before the ceremony, I hosted a bridal luncheon for the
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A few months ago, I had met Jon’s mom,
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The bride and her
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Mamie’s wedding dress and accessories really pulled it all
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Before we all whisked the bride off to the ceremony, Mamie
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One of my favorite
parts of a wedding is watching as the bride comes down the aisle. You can always tell the connection
between a couple in those few brief seconds. Some couples will look out into the crowd.
Others will look down or away. But, then there are the couples that look right into each other's eyes, only seeing one another in that moment. Those are the couples you know are
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It was such a romantic spot to complete the day. All of the special touches, from the
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Although the timing may not be perfect with Baby Bean's birth right around the corner, Tony and I are excited to announce that we will be homeowners again! Our offer was finalized this week, and we are gearing up for the approaching closing. Our little 2-bedroom San Antonio bungalow has served us well this year. However, we will definitely need more room for baby and visitors in the coming years.</div>
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We spent a long time searching, but finally found the perfect house for us. We discovered the neighborhood before the home came on the market, complete with neighborhood pool, tennis/basketball courts, large playground, and rec center. We knew it was the right place to live when you could see families walking their dogs and kids riding their bikes around the cute cul de sacs at any time of day. <br />
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My favorite features of our new home: the open ranch floor plan, high ceilings, large kitchen, hardwood floors, gas fireplace, spacious master suite, and big fenced-in backyard with play set for our son and Butters to enjoy!<br />
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The 4 bedrooms give us plenty of room for Baby Bean and guests. We are so happy that my sister, Kit, will be coming to live with us starting at the end of the summer. She will be working on finishing and publishing her novel while helping us with Baby Bean. Already, she has claimed the blue room :)</div>
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Luckily, the home is move-in ready, a big plus with having to balance moving with a newborn! But, we are starting to think about a few upcoming projects. We certainly will be doing a little painting before moving in (the lime green and shocking red bedrooms need makeovers). We look forward to setting up Baby Bean's nursery in just a few weeks with all of the nice gifts from our friends and family! Since we plan to spend a lot of time cooking, we are going to upgrade the countertops early on. We waited until the very end of our home ownership experience in Buffalo to make changes, leaving little time to enjoy the improvements. This time, we hope it will be a bit different.</div>
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It will be such a good feeling to be homeowners again. I look forward to making this house or own: filling it with our personal touches, hosting dinners with friends, hanging Christmas stockings by the mantle, and watching our son discover his favorite hiding spots. Most of all, we can't wait for our friends and family to visit!<br />
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February has been a troubling time for Tony, Butters,
and I. Earlier this month, Tony
and I noticed that Butters was having an increasingly difficult time eating and
drinking. Through a trip to the
vet, we discovered he had severe deterioration of his jaw muscles, making it
virtually impossible to open his mouth. There were several possible causes, most of which held
terrible prognoses. After a
thorough work-up, he was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease, Masticatory
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Thankfully, MMM holds one of the better
outlooks. With steroid treatment,
he will likely be able to live a pretty normal life. Our vet believes we discovered the disease early enough,
before the antibodies in his blood had destroyed all of the jaw muscle. He has a good chance of at least partial
recovery. Over the last 2 weeks,
he has been on high doses of prednisone.
He has been making steady improvement. Now, he is ably to eat and drink comfortably. His jaws have regained partial
strength. Each day, he is able to
open his jaws a bit more. <o:p></o:p></div>
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This weekend, Tony and I took some time to count
our blessings. It is the simple
things… cuddling up with him on the couch, watching him collect his toys in
bed, his head-tilt to funny sounds on the TV, the kisses that he gives to
visitors, exploring the backyard together… that we love the most about Butters. He will always be our first little man…
our first baby that convinced us we were ready to be parents. Watching him recover, we are hopeful
that our son will be able to know and love him the way that Tony and I do. We now have hope that he will be here for
many years to come. For that, we
know we have a lot to be thankful for.<o:p></o:p></div>
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In honor of our baby boy,
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