I really wish I were posting about my awesome thank you cards, part 2 but silly me, I thought I had emailed myself the pics that I took and then I went and got a new phone only to find out that the pics were still on my old, now inactive phone and I have no way to get those pics so we'll just have to wait on those. I will say this though, I'm pretty happy with how they turned out.
Today I'll post about what we did last night. We had our very first childbirth class! It was class 1 in a series of 5-6, can't remember how many there are. I'm so happy that there were no videos our first night because honestly, I don't know if I would go back. I'd rather not watch the video. I have an idea of how it all works and I won't be asking for a mirror or anything of the sort while I'm trying to get EB out safely so I really, really don't want to watch the video. AND she's going to make us watch 2! Boy, oh boy. I really, really, really don't want to go to those 2 classes.
She did show us some pictures of what's going on in there and was nice enough to let us know that although EB is getting a kick out of kicking my bladder and causing me to instantly stand up to go to the bathroom (really, this has been his favorite thing to do all week.) the best is yet to come. Apparently my bladder will become as flat as a pancake at some point. Yippee. (Can you feel the sarcasm rolling off of that one word?)
The best part of the class though was when our coaches were learning to give us a back massage and DH, who was sitting behind me took that to mean rub my shoulders for a bit then reach around and start to play with his son. Huh, not quite the massage I was hoping for there. But at least he managed to stay up which, let me tell you, was a big concern when we got there. I knew pillows were bad. Can't wait to see what happens next week since we'll be laying side by side. All I know is, if he starts snoring, I'm looking for a new coach....after I sneak out.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Thank you cards - part 1
I have issues. No, seriously, I have issues. I'm supposed to be taking it easy, you know, relaxing until EB gets here and trying to get everything set up but noooo. Not me. You could say I have control issues combined with little patience (yes, I know all of you out there with children are snickering to yourselves thinking about how well that's going to work out for me. I'll get the hang of it, right?) but back to my issues. Those 2 quality traits mean that when I have an idea, I want it done ASAP. Or at least start the research. And if you want something from me, sure as heck you need to have your ducks lined up before coming to me or I'm going to roll right over you and do what I want and by golly, you're going to like it. Yes, I just said "by golly."
What does this mean for now? Well, sadly enough, although this is my first baby, I don't think I'll be having a baby shower unless the people that I work with decide to give me one. See, I live on another island, away from my family and in-laws and unfortunately, cannot fly per my doctor's orders. The unfortunate part is that my sister-in-law was going to throw me a shower...except I can't fly...and there's no other way to get there. *Insert crazed pregnancy hormonal crying here.*
Regardless of the possible no shower, I DO need thank you cards for any gifts the EB may receive. So do I rush out to the nearest Target/Wal-Mart/Longs's to buy standard cards? No. Do I even venture online to find that perfect card? Yes. But no vista print or tiny print or shutterfly card will do. I want it personal. To fit in with that poor sad shower theme that, if I were throwing for myself, would totally come in to play. So off to etsy I go. Please note that if you do not know etsy, do not head over there. Really. You'll be hooked and I will not be held responsible for your addiction.
After endless searching, okay, like 3 days because I had to get my husband's opinion, I found a card that could work. If only it were a different animal....if only it were different sports...if only it wasn't an invitation. See what I mean? Issues. In the end though, thanks to an amazing seller with great customer service, I ended up with the perfect card that fits in perfectly with what we are going for. But the next step? That's putting it all together, including the ridiculous envelope project (once again, because I have issues,) but that's another post. For right now, it's time to get excited because not only am I under 100 days to go (WHAT??) but the Baby Expo is this weekend and I have waiting for this ever since the BFP!
Here's the peek at what the card started as:
What does this mean for now? Well, sadly enough, although this is my first baby, I don't think I'll be having a baby shower unless the people that I work with decide to give me one. See, I live on another island, away from my family and in-laws and unfortunately, cannot fly per my doctor's orders. The unfortunate part is that my sister-in-law was going to throw me a shower...except I can't fly...and there's no other way to get there. *Insert crazed pregnancy hormonal crying here.*
Regardless of the possible no shower, I DO need thank you cards for any gifts the EB may receive. So do I rush out to the nearest Target/Wal-Mart/Longs's to buy standard cards? No. Do I even venture online to find that perfect card? Yes. But no vista print or tiny print or shutterfly card will do. I want it personal. To fit in with that poor sad shower theme that, if I were throwing for myself, would totally come in to play. So off to etsy I go. Please note that if you do not know etsy, do not head over there. Really. You'll be hooked and I will not be held responsible for your addiction.
After endless searching, okay, like 3 days because I had to get my husband's opinion, I found a card that could work. If only it were a different animal....if only it were different sports...if only it wasn't an invitation. See what I mean? Issues. In the end though, thanks to an amazing seller with great customer service, I ended up with the perfect card that fits in perfectly with what we are going for. But the next step? That's putting it all together, including the ridiculous envelope project (once again, because I have issues,) but that's another post. For right now, it's time to get excited because not only am I under 100 days to go (WHAT??) but the Baby Expo is this weekend and I have waiting for this ever since the BFP!
Here's the peek at what the card started as:
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