It's yet another gray day in Seattle, and it's a Monday, and I'm feeling a little blue today. I'm glad we had some sunshine over the weekend, but boy howdy--could I really use a good long dose of the stuff. I think we all could! It's really amazing how much more energetic and lively I feel when that orb shines high and bright in the sky.
I am really missing running today and missing some of the things we would normally be doing this summer. This past weekend was the annual Pacific Crest Sports Event weekend at Sunriver, OR. We've spent a week there the last 3 summers, and it's one of my most favorite places to be. I am missing that week of relaxtion, sun-beaten paths, lazy mornings, afternoon swims, BBQ's, the great outdoors, the sports expo, time with the fam, the walk to the village, exploring the miles and miles of biking and running routes, shopping, and of course daily coffee/scrabble dates with Cory! It has become a yearly destination...something I never envisioned myself or my family doing. I guess I've just always considered myself more the type of person who wants to travel to new places each time! It's just interesting to me that we've found a place we love so much. Cory and I really hope that we can make the trip next Summer, with our little one in tow! We'll just have to wait and see.
This past weekend was also the Seattle Rock and Roll Marathon. An event I've never done because it's always the same weekend as the Sunriver events. But I would really like to do it some year. I know quite a few people who participated. For some it was their first event ever, for others it was their first full marathon. For others, a repeat. Today I find myslef living vicariously through their stories--just really missing running and all that comes along with it! I look forward to the day I can dip my feet back in.
Overall though, we had a nice weekend. Unfortunately we did make an unexpected trip to Wenatchee to visit Cory's Dad in the hospital. Poor guy went and got himself a MRSA infection. It has been QUITE a week for him. So glad he gets to go home today! We are so glad to know that he is doing well and hope that his recovery continues to go without a hitch! That is some scary stuff! He and Josie have had a pretty rough week. We had to suit up in gowns and gloves every time we went into the room to see him. Just precautionary...pretty hard to get unless you're touching the stuff--so no contact with the patient. But he is in good spirits...ready to go home, but glad to see him smiling and making jokes! The rest of the weekend was spent with friends--a Fri night BBQ, a baby shower for Tasha, and a bday/goodbye gathering for Bangeypoo. I was pooped when I finally got home Sunday night. Slept really well last night. Though I'm ready for a nap right about now.
My Mom gave me a box of toys/books/clothes that belonged to me as a baby/child. WOW! So much fun to go through! It was fun putting things in baby girl Calhoun's room last night. Some of the items we probably won't use, but will keep in a box for now. So many things I had forgotten about. Kind of amazing how certain memories just came flooding back instantly.
Feeling lots of movement these days. What to Expect.com tells me that this week the baby is starting to open her eyes. No pigment yet in the iris', but will begin opening eyes and practicing blinking. Baby weighs a bit over 1.5 lbs (Wait...what about the nearly 30 lbs. I've gained already! You mean, that's not baby! ha ha.), and is just over 9 inches long. What's crazier, is apparently by the end of next week, baby reaches nearly 15 inches in length. That's a LOT of length in a week's time! I guess when they say "rapid time of growth", they're not kidding around. I struggle with my appetite constantly. It is never ending, and it's really hard sometimes watching myself expand so much. I KNOW IT'S NORMAL. And though my weight gain is high for where I'm at (26 weeks on Wednesday), I WILL get it off again. It's just hard watching things go the opposite direction of where you worked SO HARD not to be anymore. It's a mental struggle for sure. I'm lucky to have Cory's amazing support to tell me to "get outta my head". Some days are easier than other. I will say, the excitment of meeting our baby girl far trumps any of those negative emotions! I love her...WE love her so much already!
Monday, June 27, 2011
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Just around the corner...
A HUGE congratulations to Ian and Mariah and their two new bundles of joy! Two healthy twin girls born last week! Cory and I are over the moon for them, and know they are going to be amazing parents!
Speaking of parenthood...my THIRD TRIMESTER starts in just a couple of weeks. I can hardly believe that. Where did the first 6 and a half months go? Wowsa! I'll be 25 weeks tomorrow, and the 3rd trimester starts around 27 weeks.
MOSTLY I've been feeling pretty good physically. The nausea seems to return every now and then, but it's manageable. I am noticing I'm getting tired more easily again--I'm pretty much ready for a nap by 1pm, and again around 4 or 5. BUT, I'm doing just fine and hanging in there.
Yesterday the boss told me to take 1/2 day since I had finished a big project last week that was a bit difficult. She told me I 'more than earned it'. Which was awesome to hear! Plus, a beautiful, sunny day to take some time off...it was perfect. Cory and I had lunch with our friend Carol (an ex-coworker from our days at the bakery), and then I went home, did a few small projects, took a nap, and then hit Greenlake for an easy stroll. It was nice to walk, and then sit and enjoy the sunshine. Just a little quiet 'me' time. It was needed. No office phone. No monotonous HR paperwork. No facilities issues. No interruptions. Just me, my iced latte, and some people watching. Cory and I had dinner with THaffz at Gorditos! (Man I forgot how good that place is!) Then spent some time chatting back at Casa de Calhoun over some PB and Chocolote ice cream! Yep, you guessed it...that one was ALL MY idea. You should've seen me leaving the market. I was definitely your walking parody of a pregnant woman. Two pints of ice cream. One under each arm. It was worth every calorie.
These days all I want to do is spend my spare time at home. I wish I didn't have to work so much. I'm finding my patience waning a little with repetitive tasks and being glued to a desk. BUT, it is necessary! I just have so much I want to get done at home, and it feels good to be at home getting ready for the baby, enjoying our beautiful yard, getting organized, finsihing projects. NESTING!!!!!
Cory and I put together a calendar of our Summer up to when the baby is due the first week of October. We've got a lot to look forward to, and also a lot to accomplish in the next couple of months. We need to get enrolled in our birthing classes, tour the birthing center at Swedish Ballard, and finish getting the house ready. Thrown in between are some baby showers, a wedding or two, and hopefully a weekend trip to Chelan for a tiny little vacation by the lake!
Lots of emotions running through me these days. Scared, excited, nervous, anticipation--it's a lot to process. But overall we are both so excited. We know it will be hard work and will take a lot of adjusting, but we are so excited to meet our baby girl!
Speaking of parenthood...my THIRD TRIMESTER starts in just a couple of weeks. I can hardly believe that. Where did the first 6 and a half months go? Wowsa! I'll be 25 weeks tomorrow, and the 3rd trimester starts around 27 weeks.
MOSTLY I've been feeling pretty good physically. The nausea seems to return every now and then, but it's manageable. I am noticing I'm getting tired more easily again--I'm pretty much ready for a nap by 1pm, and again around 4 or 5. BUT, I'm doing just fine and hanging in there.
Yesterday the boss told me to take 1/2 day since I had finished a big project last week that was a bit difficult. She told me I 'more than earned it'. Which was awesome to hear! Plus, a beautiful, sunny day to take some time off...it was perfect. Cory and I had lunch with our friend Carol (an ex-coworker from our days at the bakery), and then I went home, did a few small projects, took a nap, and then hit Greenlake for an easy stroll. It was nice to walk, and then sit and enjoy the sunshine. Just a little quiet 'me' time. It was needed. No office phone. No monotonous HR paperwork. No facilities issues. No interruptions. Just me, my iced latte, and some people watching. Cory and I had dinner with THaffz at Gorditos! (Man I forgot how good that place is!) Then spent some time chatting back at Casa de Calhoun over some PB and Chocolote ice cream! Yep, you guessed it...that one was ALL MY idea. You should've seen me leaving the market. I was definitely your walking parody of a pregnant woman. Two pints of ice cream. One under each arm. It was worth every calorie.
These days all I want to do is spend my spare time at home. I wish I didn't have to work so much. I'm finding my patience waning a little with repetitive tasks and being glued to a desk. BUT, it is necessary! I just have so much I want to get done at home, and it feels good to be at home getting ready for the baby, enjoying our beautiful yard, getting organized, finsihing projects. NESTING!!!!!
Cory and I put together a calendar of our Summer up to when the baby is due the first week of October. We've got a lot to look forward to, and also a lot to accomplish in the next couple of months. We need to get enrolled in our birthing classes, tour the birthing center at Swedish Ballard, and finish getting the house ready. Thrown in between are some baby showers, a wedding or two, and hopefully a weekend trip to Chelan for a tiny little vacation by the lake!
Lots of emotions running through me these days. Scared, excited, nervous, anticipation--it's a lot to process. But overall we are both so excited. We know it will be hard work and will take a lot of adjusting, but we are so excited to meet our baby girl!
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
I guess the Radiologist's 80-90% girl prediction was accurate, because BORG day #2 brought another look, with the conculsion of baby girl Calhoun! We are very excited. We would be happy either way, of course. But excited that our daughter will grow up with her female cousin just a couple of months apart. Not to mention the twin Fraser gals who will be making an appearance any day now! Hopefully they won't all fall in love with Tasha's son (due just a couple of weeks before our little gal) and fighting over who gets to marry him. Hardy har!
I am DEFINITELY nesting. All I want to be spending my time on is getting the house and nursery ready. We have plenty of time to get it all together, and really need to wait as we can only purchase so much at a time. And with baby showers coming up soon, we still don't know what needs we will have. But in the mean time, it does feel good to slowly check things off the list!
I've been feeling quite a lot of movement the last few weeks--stronger movements for sure. It's fun, and comforting. I feel it most at night when I lay down to sleep. I also feel quite a bit while sitting at my desk during the day.
We got some really great ultrasound pics last Friday--even the 3d pic turned out pretty good. It can be really hard to get a good shot for many reasons.
I've been finding my emotions over the last week have been more up and down than before--more like they were in the beginning of my pregnancy. It's funny how much I think I might be in control of my body, but SO AM NOT. :)
We had a really nice family baby shower for my sister in Wenatchee last weekend. She is looking so adorable! I can hardly believe she is 32 weeks along! It was a beautiful sunny day--around 80 degrees. Oh how I miss Eastern Washington Summers!
Today marks my 23rd week. It is hard to believe that I am nearly 6 months along! Wowsa!
I am still plugging along with voice lessons right now. So far I'm not uncomfortable at all--in fact in some ways I feel like singing has become easier. Or maybe my new singing habits are just solififying as I get rid of bad habits. I feel much more relaxed in some ways since being pregnant. I'm not sure what it is--maybe it's because I'm much more focused on something much bigger and more important than all the little things that can be so nagging. Not to say that those things don't still exist, but I have been finding that I feel much calmer. Interesting! I know I've said it before, but I just LOVE my voice coach. She is so encouraging, and such a great teacher. I always leave there feeling so uplifted!
Happy 'Hump Day'! We're half way to the weekend!
I am DEFINITELY nesting. All I want to be spending my time on is getting the house and nursery ready. We have plenty of time to get it all together, and really need to wait as we can only purchase so much at a time. And with baby showers coming up soon, we still don't know what needs we will have. But in the mean time, it does feel good to slowly check things off the list!
I've been feeling quite a lot of movement the last few weeks--stronger movements for sure. It's fun, and comforting. I feel it most at night when I lay down to sleep. I also feel quite a bit while sitting at my desk during the day.
We got some really great ultrasound pics last Friday--even the 3d pic turned out pretty good. It can be really hard to get a good shot for many reasons.
I've been finding my emotions over the last week have been more up and down than before--more like they were in the beginning of my pregnancy. It's funny how much I think I might be in control of my body, but SO AM NOT. :)
We had a really nice family baby shower for my sister in Wenatchee last weekend. She is looking so adorable! I can hardly believe she is 32 weeks along! It was a beautiful sunny day--around 80 degrees. Oh how I miss Eastern Washington Summers!
Today marks my 23rd week. It is hard to believe that I am nearly 6 months along! Wowsa!
I am still plugging along with voice lessons right now. So far I'm not uncomfortable at all--in fact in some ways I feel like singing has become easier. Or maybe my new singing habits are just solififying as I get rid of bad habits. I feel much more relaxed in some ways since being pregnant. I'm not sure what it is--maybe it's because I'm much more focused on something much bigger and more important than all the little things that can be so nagging. Not to say that those things don't still exist, but I have been finding that I feel much calmer. Interesting! I know I've said it before, but I just LOVE my voice coach. She is so encouraging, and such a great teacher. I always leave there feeling so uplifted!
Happy 'Hump Day'! We're half way to the weekend!
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Wicked Chicken
This is the chicken dish I made last weekend. It was delish and has made me want to start cooking more regularly again!
The coleslaw was really simple and so good--would've been great to add some poppy seeds as well (that's for you Alex!) The coleslaw called for "rocket"--some kind of cabbage, but didn't even look for it in the store. I just used fresh red and green cabbage, carrots, and the other ingredients.
The chicken was so easy--only marinades for 1/2 hour and then cooks for 1/2 hour. It was perfectly tender. Only thing I thought was inaccurate, the recipe says once the chicken comes out of the oven, just pull the bone out of the thigh. Um...not that easy. My stepdad and bro-in-law used a knife to cut them out. Next time I'll just buy boneless. Though, the bones made a nice soup stock--we've had delicious homemade chicken and veggie soup all week!
Here's a link to the recipe: http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/chicken-recipes/wicked-chicken-with-coleslaw
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
The 3 day weekend seems like such a blur. It was a good weekend--just can barely believe how quickly it seemed to pass by.
Cory and I had brunch with friends at Bad Albert's Saturday morning, which was SO GREAT! Then we made our way down to Tacoma to visit our friends Anna and Jessica and their 4 month old baby, Olivia. It was the best visit--so fun to connect with them and talk baby and hold the little nugget. She is just so sweet, and seemed to be fascinated with Cory! She kept laughing and smiling at him when he spoke. Just so sweet, and such a mellow little gal.
My Mom and Stepdad came over Saturday night and stayed with us. They've been over quite a bit during my pregnancy. It's been nice and they've been so helpful. We were treated to a delicious Indian dinner. Sunday, my sis and her fam came down and I cooked up a storm for lunch. I made oven roasted chicken for sandwiches--served up on french rolls with homemade coleslaw, and cilantro bean salad. I was kind of impressed with my chicken cooking skills after years of not having cooked meat! Though, I have been trying to get back to a more veggie based diet--for many reasons I really prefer it and overall feel so much better.
Monday Cory and I had a Scrabble/Coffee date--we haven't had one in quite awhile. Who won? Oh, thanks for asking...I did. I beat him by nearly 75 points. Good game, sweetie! :) Cory spent the afternoon at an M's game, while I treated myself to a movie--I saw Bridesmaids. Good flick!
This Friday we head over to Wenatchee--we'll have our ultrasound Friday evening, and then Saturday we're throwing a baby shower for my sister. The weather is supposed to be in the 80's and lots of sunshine. I. CAN'T. WAIT!
There you go--a play by play of the last few days. I know--fascinating! Tonight more work continues on getting the house ready for baby! Borrowing a carpet cleaner for the attic room in prep for moving our guest room/music/art room up there! Fancy, I know. Don't be jealous--come over...you can help!
Cory and I had brunch with friends at Bad Albert's Saturday morning, which was SO GREAT! Then we made our way down to Tacoma to visit our friends Anna and Jessica and their 4 month old baby, Olivia. It was the best visit--so fun to connect with them and talk baby and hold the little nugget. She is just so sweet, and seemed to be fascinated with Cory! She kept laughing and smiling at him when he spoke. Just so sweet, and such a mellow little gal.
My Mom and Stepdad came over Saturday night and stayed with us. They've been over quite a bit during my pregnancy. It's been nice and they've been so helpful. We were treated to a delicious Indian dinner. Sunday, my sis and her fam came down and I cooked up a storm for lunch. I made oven roasted chicken for sandwiches--served up on french rolls with homemade coleslaw, and cilantro bean salad. I was kind of impressed with my chicken cooking skills after years of not having cooked meat! Though, I have been trying to get back to a more veggie based diet--for many reasons I really prefer it and overall feel so much better.
Monday Cory and I had a Scrabble/Coffee date--we haven't had one in quite awhile. Who won? Oh, thanks for asking...I did. I beat him by nearly 75 points. Good game, sweetie! :) Cory spent the afternoon at an M's game, while I treated myself to a movie--I saw Bridesmaids. Good flick!
This Friday we head over to Wenatchee--we'll have our ultrasound Friday evening, and then Saturday we're throwing a baby shower for my sister. The weather is supposed to be in the 80's and lots of sunshine. I. CAN'T. WAIT!
There you go--a play by play of the last few days. I know--fascinating! Tonight more work continues on getting the house ready for baby! Borrowing a carpet cleaner for the attic room in prep for moving our guest room/music/art room up there! Fancy, I know. Don't be jealous--come over...you can help!
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