Thursday, August 20, 2009
Sleeping...
Lately, I have been trying to get Carson to sleep on his own. We didn't originally plan to ever put him in the bed with us b/c of the danger of SIDS, but out of desperation one night we did. From then on, almost every time we put him down to sleep in the crib or pack n play, he would wake up every few minutes. So the last few days I have been resisting the urge to hold him so much and every time he falls asleep I put him down by himself, sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't but I figure the more he "practices" the more he will sleep on his own. Also Cory has to fight the urge to sleep with him in the recliner from 6-11pm every night. I know he misses him since he works, but now I asked him to put him down after his 9pm feeding. And last night I was so excited that Carson slept in the pack n play for 4 hours at a time and then 2 hours after another feeding. I hope this is actual progress and not just a fluke!
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
A few things...
My Dad is the best! He doesn't like our furniture (thinks its uncomfortable), so he bought us a recliner! It is our Christmas/Carson gift. :) Thank you so much Dad!
Also, Cory finished the dresser that he built for the baby and it turned out beautiful.
I haven't really posted pics of the nursery since we got the baby furniture so I included a few of those. The painting was done by my mom, she is very talented! The letters of Carson's name on the wall were done by my friend Kelly as a gift to us, they are so cute!
Also, Cory finished the dresser that he built for the baby and it turned out beautiful.
I haven't really posted pics of the nursery since we got the baby furniture so I included a few of those. The painting was done by my mom, she is very talented! The letters of Carson's name on the wall were done by my friend Kelly as a gift to us, they are so cute!
Monday, August 10, 2009
New Mother
I have really enjoyed this past week being a mother. I love taking care of my baby. I am sad today because Cory went back to work, so I really miss him; I also know how bad he misses Carson so I feel bad for him.
I am a little worried about Carson, he hasn't had a BM since Saturday morning, so I called his Dr. and they should have a nurse call me soon and tell me what to do.
Here are some of my favorite things about being a mom (other than Carson himself):
1. Being able to sooth him when he is upset.
2. Picking out clothes for him.
3. Combing his hair.
4. Snuggling with him.
5. Watching his funny little faces he makes.
A few "not so great things" about being a mom:
1. My heart breaks everytime he spits up, makes a sad face or seems uncomfortable.
2. I have a headache every morning from sleeping just a few hours at a time.
3. Constant worry
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Our 1st Anniversary
Our Weddding Day:
Some of the coke bottles about to be filled:
Now this is not the most attractive pic of me, but I did want to document what we look like each year.
This year we weren't able to celebrate the way we wanted, we had to go low key since I am SO pregnant; so next year we will probably take a big trip together. It was nice spending time together as always and having a "date".
We started with lunch at the Atlanta Fish Market, we love that place and since we were going downtown to the World of Coke, we thought it would be the perfect place to stop on the way. We used to live in Buckhead, so it brought back a lot of sweet memories of when we were a "new couple." And it was a nice feeling knowing how far we have come in such a short time.
We started with lunch at the Atlanta Fish Market, we love that place and since we were going downtown to the World of Coke, we thought it would be the perfect place to stop on the way. We used to live in Buckhead, so it brought back a lot of sweet memories of when we were a "new couple." And it was a nice feeling knowing how far we have come in such a short time.
Cory beside some of the artifactsat the World of Coke:
Some of the coke bottles about to be filled:
Now this is not the most attractive pic of me, but I did want to document what we look like each year.
Monday, July 6, 2009
4th of July
We went to my nephew's 8th B'day party over the weekend. The party was at a little waterpark near where they live. The men in my family had as much fun as the kids on the water slide.
This is my brother doing a handstand after he came down the slide.
My brother again:
This is my brother doing a handstand after he came down the slide.
My brother again:
I told Cory I wanted some better shots of him coming down the slide b/c the 1st few I couldn't see his face, so he gave me this pose...kinda looks like a Six Flags Advertisement!
My niece Alivia....too cute:
And the man of the hour, my nephew, Andrew. He LOVES the water, he was so cute with all his little friends. I can't believe he is 8!
My niece Alivia....too cute:
And the man of the hour, my nephew, Andrew. He LOVES the water, he was so cute with all his little friends. I can't believe he is 8!
This cracks me up...their little 90210 pose:)
Andrew with some of his gifts:
Andrew with some of his gifts:
Monday, June 22, 2009
The latest.....
33 weeks and 2 days:
New symptoms include:
joints in my fingers really hurting
some cramps
harder to get up
walking around for a while is very hard on my feet
swelling of hands and feet
skin on my belly is numb in spots...have not seen any of that in the books so not sure if its normal
exhaustion...just looking at the dishes or laundry is exhausting
Recently we have been preparing for Carson's arrival. We have attended 2 of the 3 baby classes that we signed up for. The last one is next week.
We also bought a few items that I don't expect to get at baby showers (such as mattress, mylicon, safety kit, diaper pail, etc...)
Also, I know its early, but I am excited, impatient and just like to be prepared: I have begun to pack for our stay at the hospital. I don't like to wait until the last minute. For example we had the nursery done months ago...good thing b/c I am so big already I just don't think I would have enough energy to be putting a nursery together. I washed the baby clothes (newborn - 3 months), blankets, bibs, etc... I still have 2 more baby showers so I wanted to get a head start. Cory loves the smell of the clean baby clothes. :)
We went to Home Depot over the weekend and I encountered yet another rude stranger. The cashier asked me what month I was in and when I told her she stared at my belly then asked if I was having a boy. She said she is 5 months along and is barely showing, that she didn't think she would get as big as me. All I said was "it must be nice." What is interesting to me is that she wasn't a skinny person and that is probaby why you couldn't tell she was pregnant, and why would a pregnant woman say something like that, she knows how hard it is to be pregnant w/ out people hurting your feelings. Also, I like going to the baby classes b/c I get to see other pregnant women who are as far along as I am, and I think I look pretty proportional to them. I do notice that the women who carry girls seem to be smaller than those carrying boys. However here is a recent picture of my hugeness:
New symptoms include:
joints in my fingers really hurting
some cramps
harder to get up
walking around for a while is very hard on my feet
swelling of hands and feet
skin on my belly is numb in spots...have not seen any of that in the books so not sure if its normal
exhaustion...just looking at the dishes or laundry is exhausting
Recently we have been preparing for Carson's arrival. We have attended 2 of the 3 baby classes that we signed up for. The last one is next week.
We also bought a few items that I don't expect to get at baby showers (such as mattress, mylicon, safety kit, diaper pail, etc...)
Also, I know its early, but I am excited, impatient and just like to be prepared: I have begun to pack for our stay at the hospital. I don't like to wait until the last minute. For example we had the nursery done months ago...good thing b/c I am so big already I just don't think I would have enough energy to be putting a nursery together. I washed the baby clothes (newborn - 3 months), blankets, bibs, etc... I still have 2 more baby showers so I wanted to get a head start. Cory loves the smell of the clean baby clothes. :)
We went to Home Depot over the weekend and I encountered yet another rude stranger. The cashier asked me what month I was in and when I told her she stared at my belly then asked if I was having a boy. She said she is 5 months along and is barely showing, that she didn't think she would get as big as me. All I said was "it must be nice." What is interesting to me is that she wasn't a skinny person and that is probaby why you couldn't tell she was pregnant, and why would a pregnant woman say something like that, she knows how hard it is to be pregnant w/ out people hurting your feelings. Also, I like going to the baby classes b/c I get to see other pregnant women who are as far along as I am, and I think I look pretty proportional to them. I do notice that the women who carry girls seem to be smaller than those carrying boys. However here is a recent picture of my hugeness:
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Quiz Time
I got this email from my cousin and thought it would be fun in blogger world:
What time did you get up this morning? 8:00
Diamonds or pearls? It is cruel to make me choose
What was the last film you saw at the cinema? Slumdog Millionaire
What is your favorite TV show? Sex and the City
What do you usually have for breakfast? Oatmeal
What is your middle name? Dawn
What food do you dislike? Cabbage and Spinach
What is your favorite CD at moment? Just listen to the radio
What kind of car do you drive? Honda Civic Hybrid
Favorite sandwich? Chicken Salad
What characteristic do you despise? Know-it-alls
Favorite item of clothing? Gaucho’s- they are out of style now, but they are so comfy on my big belly
If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would you go? Anywhere in the Caribbean
Favorite brand of clothing? Doesn’t matter, whatever fits
Where would you retire to? A cottage in a foreign country
What was your most memorable birthday? My fake 21st , which was really my 22nd (b/c my 21st was awful)
Favorite sport to watch? none
Furthest place you are sending this? AL
Person you expect to send it back first? Rebecca
When is your birthday? March 27th
Are you a morning person or a night person? niether
What is your shoe size? 7.5
Pets? 2 dogs that are just like children
Any new and exciting news you 'd like to share with us? Will be a mommy very soon
What did you want to be when you were little? Dancer, teacher
How are you today? Full (ate way too much at lunch) and beginning to feel rib pain
What is your favorite candy? Sugary gummy worms and Jr. Mints
What is your favorite flower? Carnation
What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to? August 8th – Carson’s Birth
What's your full name? Kimberly Dawn Johnson Phillips
What are you listening to right now? Office noises (typing, phone conversations)
What was the last thing you ate? Chicken Parmesan, salad and bread
If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Green
How is the weather right now? Beautiful and sunny, nice and warm
The first person you spoke to on the phone today? My boss - Scott
Favorite soft drink? Dr. Pepper
Favorite restaurant? Taco mac
Real hair color? Brown
What was your favorite toy as a child? Barbies
Summer or winter? Summer
Hugs or kisses? Both from Cory…just hugs from anyone else
Chocolate or Vanilla? Chocolate
Coffee or tea? Tea
Do you want your friends to email you back? Yes…..but post on blogs
When was the last time you cried? Yesterday, was SO exhausted and didn’t want to be at work…..but I have bills to pay.
What is under your bed? Fuzz from something my dogs tore up
What did you do last night? Watched TV and surfed the net
What are you afraid of? Losing Cory, and a new baby fear…SIDS
Salty or sweet? both
How many keys on your key ring? 3 or 4
How many years at your current job? Almost 3
Favorite day of the week? Friday
How many towns have you lived in? 5 (Centreville, Tuscaloosa, Buckhead, Smyrna, Cumming)
Do you make friends easily? So So, I am a comfort zone person, but am very nice to strangers
How many people will you send this to? Posting on blog
How many will respond? Maybe 3 or 4
What time did you get up this morning? 8:00
Diamonds or pearls? It is cruel to make me choose
What was the last film you saw at the cinema? Slumdog Millionaire
What is your favorite TV show? Sex and the City
What do you usually have for breakfast? Oatmeal
What is your middle name? Dawn
What food do you dislike? Cabbage and Spinach
What is your favorite CD at moment? Just listen to the radio
What kind of car do you drive? Honda Civic Hybrid
Favorite sandwich? Chicken Salad
What characteristic do you despise? Know-it-alls
Favorite item of clothing? Gaucho’s- they are out of style now, but they are so comfy on my big belly
If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would you go? Anywhere in the Caribbean
Favorite brand of clothing? Doesn’t matter, whatever fits
Where would you retire to? A cottage in a foreign country
What was your most memorable birthday? My fake 21st , which was really my 22nd (b/c my 21st was awful)
Favorite sport to watch? none
Furthest place you are sending this? AL
Person you expect to send it back first? Rebecca
When is your birthday? March 27th
Are you a morning person or a night person? niether
What is your shoe size? 7.5
Pets? 2 dogs that are just like children
Any new and exciting news you 'd like to share with us? Will be a mommy very soon
What did you want to be when you were little? Dancer, teacher
How are you today? Full (ate way too much at lunch) and beginning to feel rib pain
What is your favorite candy? Sugary gummy worms and Jr. Mints
What is your favorite flower? Carnation
What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to? August 8th – Carson’s Birth
What's your full name? Kimberly Dawn Johnson Phillips
What are you listening to right now? Office noises (typing, phone conversations)
What was the last thing you ate? Chicken Parmesan, salad and bread
If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Green
How is the weather right now? Beautiful and sunny, nice and warm
The first person you spoke to on the phone today? My boss - Scott
Favorite soft drink? Dr. Pepper
Favorite restaurant? Taco mac
Real hair color? Brown
What was your favorite toy as a child? Barbies
Summer or winter? Summer
Hugs or kisses? Both from Cory…just hugs from anyone else
Chocolate or Vanilla? Chocolate
Coffee or tea? Tea
Do you want your friends to email you back? Yes…..but post on blogs
When was the last time you cried? Yesterday, was SO exhausted and didn’t want to be at work…..but I have bills to pay.
What is under your bed? Fuzz from something my dogs tore up
What did you do last night? Watched TV and surfed the net
What are you afraid of? Losing Cory, and a new baby fear…SIDS
Salty or sweet? both
How many keys on your key ring? 3 or 4
How many years at your current job? Almost 3
Favorite day of the week? Friday
How many towns have you lived in? 5 (Centreville, Tuscaloosa, Buckhead, Smyrna, Cumming)
Do you make friends easily? So So, I am a comfort zone person, but am very nice to strangers
How many people will you send this to? Posting on blog
How many will respond? Maybe 3 or 4
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