Zander and I took our first trip to the park for playgroup. It was pretty fun!
Then we stopped by Doug's work to take Zan's picture on the hemi and in the Barrett-Jackson car.
Then we went to dinner with our friends Deitra and Laramie and their family and friends. It was Laramie's birthday. Dinner was a blast! We went to Ah-so, which is Teppanyaki Sushi and Steak. Zander did great during dinner, he just got a little upset when they lit up the big flames, but other than that he was in a great mood. It was very fun!
Sunday, January 23, 2005
Saturday, January 22, 2005
the labor & birth survey
I've been meaning to fill out, just for fun I guess. And I'm bored.
Was your baby planned or a surprise? Very much planned.
When was the original due date for your baby: September 15, 2004
What is your baby's birthday? September 15, 2004
Was he early, late or on time? Right on his due date.
Did you know the sex of your baby before he was born? Yes, we finally got the right information at 28 weeks. (At 20 weeks we were told it was most likely a girl)
How did you know you were in labor: Contractions were 4 or so minutes apart, and about 45 seconds long. The midwife on call said "You could wait until they are lasting about 1 minute" but Doug and my mom thought it was time to get going.
Had you had any false alarms: nope
About how long was your actual labor: about 14 hours
When did you go to the hospital: Wednesday September 15 @ 5 AM
Did you have an OB or midwife? I saw a few different midwifes and had Marla for the delivery, we liked her.
Did your water break or did they break it for you: I really didn't want it broken, I wanted it to break on it's own. But, the nurse broke it on accident when she was checking me at about 9:30 AM
Did you get sick at all: I threw up once during labor.
Did you have pain meds: NONE!
Did you have any complications: I pushed for 3 hours! Zander was a big baby and his heartrate dropped a few times during pushing so I was given oxygen.
Who was in the delivery room with you? Doug, my mom, my midwife Marla and the hospital nurse.
What time was your baby born: 1:18 PM
How much did he weigh and how long was he: 9 pounds 8 ounces, 21.5 inches
If you could, is there anything you would change about your birth experience?
I wish we would have had the video camera on, not from the crotch view, but we had it set up to be on the side up near my head. No one knows how to do anything with the video camera but me so it didn't get turned on. I wish I would have had the moment Zander was born on video, I can only try to replay it in my head.
I would have also had my sister in the room taking pictures, again, not from the crotch view.
I would have waited to start pushing until Marla was in the room. The hospital nurse had me pushing all wrong, it wasn't the way we wanted it to go. I woud have utilized the squat bar and the all-fours positions like I wanted to. Birthing on your back is the worst way to go, especially with a huge baby. I knew this, it just didn't work out the way I wanted it, too. Otherwise everything was good, except I wish we would have birthed at the birth center instead of the hospital. Oh well.
What one thing about your baby's birth really sticks out in your mind? It was amazing. Pushing my baby out like that was the most amazing thing I've ever done. I believed in myself and my body and I knew I could do it without drugs. I was on a high, I felt so strong and empowered.
What one thing do you remember most about your baby when you saw him for the first time? His poor little cone-head from being in the birth canal for 3 hours. He was beautiful though, and HUGE!
Who came to visit: my Mom & Dad, Melissa & Mickey, Mike & Lindsey, Marty & Colby, Doug's Mom & Dad, Dani, Mikey and Madison. They were all in the little waiting room from about 9 am until the baby was born. Doug's grandparents also visited us, twice.
Who was the first to hold the baby: Me! I helped pull him up to my tummy. Then Doug, then my mom. When the kids came to visit I think Colby was first, then Lindsey.
What did you do the hours after the baby was born:I scarfed the food they brought to me but I couldn't eat the sandwich cuz it was turkey or something. Our families came in the delivery room. We got moved to recovery. Doug's family got me more food that I could eat. Tried breastfeeding a bunch of times but Zander wasn't hungry. Fought off the evil nurse witch that wanted to give him formula! Eventually he nursed. Then slept.
Did you know what name you wanted before he was born: Yes, I knew I wanted Zander Daniel since before I became pregnant. Convincing Doug was the hard part.
How long did you stay in the hospital: I spent 2 nights, so we got discharged on Friday. I needed the sleep and rest but it sucked fighting off formula-feeding evil nurses! And then the different lactation consultants we're annyoing. And having to keep track of how much he nursed and when and his poopies and pee's. Ugh. That sucked. But I'm glad we stayed 2 nights because coming home to Vinnie was a challenge.
Random hospital memories:
Scarfing the food everytime it came. I was so HUNGRY I couldn't wait for the food to get delivered and I would eat it all up so fast. And it wasn't that bad. I enjoyed the breakfast of: oatmeal, toast, eggs and a hash brown with milk and juice. And for lunch and dinner I'd have a gardenburger, fries and fruit.
The second night we stayed Doug brought movies from home, we watched Singles, then Vacation, then High Fidelity.
I remember thinking "Wow, I don't have to go to work for like 12 weeks!" haha. (Oh, I miss materity leave!)
We had an awesome recovery nurse the first day, it's just he one that was on that night sucked ass. Then our awesome nurse came back the second day and we told her about evil nurse. She made sure we had a good pro-breastfeeding nurse the second night, and she was good. The last day our nice recovery nurse stopped by to say hi, she wasn't even working!
Was your baby planned or a surprise? Very much planned.
When was the original due date for your baby: September 15, 2004
What is your baby's birthday? September 15, 2004
Was he early, late or on time? Right on his due date.
Did you know the sex of your baby before he was born? Yes, we finally got the right information at 28 weeks. (At 20 weeks we were told it was most likely a girl)
How did you know you were in labor: Contractions were 4 or so minutes apart, and about 45 seconds long. The midwife on call said "You could wait until they are lasting about 1 minute" but Doug and my mom thought it was time to get going.
Had you had any false alarms: nope
About how long was your actual labor: about 14 hours
When did you go to the hospital: Wednesday September 15 @ 5 AM
Did you have an OB or midwife? I saw a few different midwifes and had Marla for the delivery, we liked her.
Did your water break or did they break it for you: I really didn't want it broken, I wanted it to break on it's own. But, the nurse broke it on accident when she was checking me at about 9:30 AM
Did you get sick at all: I threw up once during labor.
Did you have pain meds: NONE!
Did you have any complications: I pushed for 3 hours! Zander was a big baby and his heartrate dropped a few times during pushing so I was given oxygen.
Who was in the delivery room with you? Doug, my mom, my midwife Marla and the hospital nurse.
What time was your baby born: 1:18 PM
How much did he weigh and how long was he: 9 pounds 8 ounces, 21.5 inches
If you could, is there anything you would change about your birth experience?
I wish we would have had the video camera on, not from the crotch view, but we had it set up to be on the side up near my head. No one knows how to do anything with the video camera but me so it didn't get turned on. I wish I would have had the moment Zander was born on video, I can only try to replay it in my head.
I would have also had my sister in the room taking pictures, again, not from the crotch view.
I would have waited to start pushing until Marla was in the room. The hospital nurse had me pushing all wrong, it wasn't the way we wanted it to go. I woud have utilized the squat bar and the all-fours positions like I wanted to. Birthing on your back is the worst way to go, especially with a huge baby. I knew this, it just didn't work out the way I wanted it, too. Otherwise everything was good, except I wish we would have birthed at the birth center instead of the hospital. Oh well.
What one thing about your baby's birth really sticks out in your mind? It was amazing. Pushing my baby out like that was the most amazing thing I've ever done. I believed in myself and my body and I knew I could do it without drugs. I was on a high, I felt so strong and empowered.
What one thing do you remember most about your baby when you saw him for the first time? His poor little cone-head from being in the birth canal for 3 hours. He was beautiful though, and HUGE!
Who came to visit: my Mom & Dad, Melissa & Mickey, Mike & Lindsey, Marty & Colby, Doug's Mom & Dad, Dani, Mikey and Madison. They were all in the little waiting room from about 9 am until the baby was born. Doug's grandparents also visited us, twice.
Who was the first to hold the baby: Me! I helped pull him up to my tummy. Then Doug, then my mom. When the kids came to visit I think Colby was first, then Lindsey.
What did you do the hours after the baby was born:I scarfed the food they brought to me but I couldn't eat the sandwich cuz it was turkey or something. Our families came in the delivery room. We got moved to recovery. Doug's family got me more food that I could eat. Tried breastfeeding a bunch of times but Zander wasn't hungry. Fought off the evil nurse witch that wanted to give him formula! Eventually he nursed. Then slept.
Did you know what name you wanted before he was born: Yes, I knew I wanted Zander Daniel since before I became pregnant. Convincing Doug was the hard part.
How long did you stay in the hospital: I spent 2 nights, so we got discharged on Friday. I needed the sleep and rest but it sucked fighting off formula-feeding evil nurses! And then the different lactation consultants we're annyoing. And having to keep track of how much he nursed and when and his poopies and pee's. Ugh. That sucked. But I'm glad we stayed 2 nights because coming home to Vinnie was a challenge.
Random hospital memories:
Scarfing the food everytime it came. I was so HUNGRY I couldn't wait for the food to get delivered and I would eat it all up so fast. And it wasn't that bad. I enjoyed the breakfast of: oatmeal, toast, eggs and a hash brown with milk and juice. And for lunch and dinner I'd have a gardenburger, fries and fruit.
The second night we stayed Doug brought movies from home, we watched Singles, then Vacation, then High Fidelity.
I remember thinking "Wow, I don't have to go to work for like 12 weeks!" haha. (Oh, I miss materity leave!)
We had an awesome recovery nurse the first day, it's just he one that was on that night sucked ass. Then our awesome nurse came back the second day and we told her about evil nurse. She made sure we had a good pro-breastfeeding nurse the second night, and she was good. The last day our nice recovery nurse stopped by to say hi, she wasn't even working!
Monday, January 17, 2005
quote from mothering magazine
The way you talk to your child becomes his or her inner voice.
The way you model acceptance of your own body becomes the way your daughter learnes to accept hers.
The way you model the distribution of chores in the household provides a blueprint for your children's marriages.
Bringing consciousness and awareness to the small acts of your life with your family can change the world.
Your mothering is enough.
The way you model acceptance of your own body becomes the way your daughter learnes to accept hers.
The way you model the distribution of chores in the household provides a blueprint for your children's marriages.
Bringing consciousness and awareness to the small acts of your life with your family can change the world.
Your mothering is enough.
We went to the movies!
Last night Doug, Zander and I went to see the 10:20 showing of Meet the Fockers. Zander was a perfect angel! He sat on my lap watching about 1/3 of the movie while I rocked him. He even laughed at some of the funny parts, he liked the baby. Then I nursed him and he slept. He didn't make a peep the entire movie! The movie was pretty funny....alot of parenting references to breastfeeding, baby sign, co-sleeping, Ferber-izing, Continuium Concept, etc. The movie wasn't as funny as the first though.
And now my favorite pictures of Zander, so far:
(this one has a border around it so you can't see the top part)
And now my favorite pictures of Zander, so far:
(this one has a border around it so you can't see the top part)
Saturday, January 15, 2005
Good day!
+Zander is 4 months old today! He is so wonderful, I just love him so much. I tell him all the time he is the best kid and we're so lucky to have him.
+I took Zan to Kiddie Kandids to do his 4 month pictures. They turned out AWESOME!
+Doug, Zander and I went to Glendale Glitters - which wasn't that exciting but there were a few good things. We had to park a few miles away so they had big busses shuttling people down to Glendale. Zander was in the sling and he loved being able to see out the window. There were christmas lights everywhere and hot air balloons lighting up everywhere. There was also people everywhere. We looked at some antiques and just walked around.
+There was an awesome rock-a-billy swing band called Dynaglider. It was Zander's first time seeing a band! He was very interested in the band and I bounced him around a little bit to the music in the sling.
+We sat under a gigantic weaping willow tree and ate the goodies, then I nursed Zander right next to where the band was playing :-) He was getting distraced cuz the music though so we had to wait till they took a break. After the break the singer/guitar player from the band walked by and said "Now that is the coolest hat!" about Zander's winter hat - he gets so many compliments on the hat!
+Then we watched more of the band before we left.
+I took Zan to Kiddie Kandids to do his 4 month pictures. They turned out AWESOME!
+Doug, Zander and I went to Glendale Glitters - which wasn't that exciting but there were a few good things. We had to park a few miles away so they had big busses shuttling people down to Glendale. Zander was in the sling and he loved being able to see out the window. There were christmas lights everywhere and hot air balloons lighting up everywhere. There was also people everywhere. We looked at some antiques and just walked around.
+There was an awesome rock-a-billy swing band called Dynaglider. It was Zander's first time seeing a band! He was very interested in the band and I bounced him around a little bit to the music in the sling.
+We sat under a gigantic weaping willow tree and ate the goodies, then I nursed Zander right next to where the band was playing :-) He was getting distraced cuz the music though so we had to wait till they took a break. After the break the singer/guitar player from the band walked by and said "Now that is the coolest hat!" about Zander's winter hat - he gets so many compliments on the hat!
+Then we watched more of the band before we left.
Wednesday, January 05, 2005
Intact Baby Boys Are Love
Zander is on an anti-circumcision webgraphic!
Intact Baby Boys Are Love
Zander is on the right with a big 'ol grin! :-)
Intact Baby Boys Are Love
Zander is on the right with a big 'ol grin! :-)
Tuesday, January 04, 2005
Milestone: Rolling Over Part II
Zander rolls over from back to tummy now!!
I was on the floor playing with him when he did it and I couldn't beleive it. Doug said "Oh yeah, he's been working on that now" because Doug was with him all day the day before(Monday).
Our boy is so strong!
I was on the floor playing with him when he did it and I couldn't beleive it. Doug said "Oh yeah, he's been working on that now" because Doug was with him all day the day before(Monday).
Our boy is so strong!
Sunday, January 02, 2005
Happy New Year!
I've gotten really behind on updating the website with pictures and stories since I've gone back to work. I hope to try to update at least once a week.
Zander's doing great, he continues to be healthy and grow. He loves to stand if you hold him up and he loves to giggle and "talk".
He got to stay with his Nani & Pappy and his great-grandparent's Maw & Paw over the Christmas break weeks while I was working. He also stays with his Mimi & Auntie Colby a few days a week while I'm working.
We're so very thankful to everyone that helps take care of Zander. Thank you for loving our little boy as much as we do.
Zander's doing great, he continues to be healthy and grow. He loves to stand if you hold him up and he loves to giggle and "talk".
He got to stay with his Nani & Pappy and his great-grandparent's Maw & Paw over the Christmas break weeks while I was working. He also stays with his Mimi & Auntie Colby a few days a week while I'm working.
We're so very thankful to everyone that helps take care of Zander. Thank you for loving our little boy as much as we do.
Zander!!
Zander
Protector of mankind : Greek
You have great self-confidence and a charming personality which attracts many friends and admirers. Your innate sense of personal power and ability to lead are ideally suited to positions of authority. Being so versatile and seeing the big picture your ambitions are high and much is usually expected of you. With patience and tenacity you will certainly fulfill the great potential you have for success.
Protector of mankind : Greek
You have great self-confidence and a charming personality which attracts many friends and admirers. Your innate sense of personal power and ability to lead are ideally suited to positions of authority. Being so versatile and seeing the big picture your ambitions are high and much is usually expected of you. With patience and tenacity you will certainly fulfill the great potential you have for success.
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