Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Heart beating
We had a baby check up today. Lance was finally able to come to an appointment with me, yay! A few days ago I had a dream that my baby disappeared, so I've been a bit anxious to hear that little heart beat. Luckily today, unlike last time, they found the heart beat quickly and Lance recorded the baby's heart beat. Of course I was completely relieved and happy that the baby sounded healthy.
Our appointments are still group appointments with the midwife, so after listening to the baby we had some discussions and listened to a presentation. I liked Lance hearing the discussions and comments so he could really understand that I'm having normal pregnancy symptoms. We discussed common pregnancy discomforts and went over a whole list of them. I've been having a lot of dizzy spells and was almost glad to see that listed as a symptom. My blood pressure has dropped a bit too, despite already being low, which is not helping the situation. Lance has gotten quite used to reaching out to support me, especially when I stand up. Guess I just need to take some things a little slower.
Here's the recording of baby's heartbeat, audio only no video
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
CH-47
Lance wore a video camera during his helicopter jump. Good friend Eroh edited a video for him (and let him borrow the GoPro camera). What you can't see in the video is a sergeant coming straight at Lance in the air because the sergeant wasn't paying attention. Lance made a quick decision to avoid collision and directed himself over some trees. Luckily he made it to the other side of the patch of trees and inadvertently also landed closer to the pick up site. Smart Guy!
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Airborne Op #8
Good time to be airborne. Ch47, Mc 6 , Dutch wings, Great exit, near miss with a Sgt. at around 500ft, and an ok landing.
AIRBORNE!
Sunday, October 16, 2011
New Baby stuff page
We're very grateful that so many friends and family have expressed a desire to help us prepare for baby. We've created a "Baby Stuff" page here on the right that lists a few items we're interested. Obviously we'll need more than just that for the baby but it's a start. ------------->
On another note, we had a busy and productive day yesterday. The base had a community wide yard sale where they encouraged everyone to host a yard sale. Lance had just found a lot of furniture this week and we got together with a our friend and our neighbor to sell our stuff. Lance did a great job as salesman and we definitely came out ahead. Of course we had gone to a few yard sales ourselves and ended up buying a lot of Little People toys and a few misc items.
Lance took the profit from the yard sale along with his savings and bought an ipod touch. He's been wanting one but I think my new iPhone made him a little jealous too. After a trip to the store we met up with our friends to attend the free outside Josh Turner concert on base. It was a great concert but a little uncomfortable. We met up with several friends, including my best friend and her three young children. The group of women standing behind us continuously chained smoked throughout the evening. Um, hello? Tiny kids and pregnant women standing in front of you, maybe you could take a few steps back before you smoke. It ended up making me sick so we left as the last song was playing. Josh Turner did a great job and we all enjoyed the music.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Being Bugged
The last week or so I've felt some funny movements that I suspected were baby but not quite sure. After all, pregnancy causes lots of weird things. Last night I was reading in bed and very clearly felt a whirling just below my belly button. I'm sure that was the baby. I've felt that same sensation very faintly in the last week but didn't want to get excited over nothing. It's gotten a little stronger and last night I suddenly just knew it was our baby. Lance came over and rested his head on my belly even though I told him he wouldn't feel anything. He at least confirmed my body is doing crazy things as he heard all sorts of strange noises in there. Thanks Lance.
Speaking of wonderful Lance, his unit cannot make up their mind as to which team they want him on. Today they're trying to put him back on his old team. It's a bit frustrating as I'm trying to plan for our baby's future and we don't even know which country Lance is going to end up in. At least my new iPhone should be here in a couple of days, yay!! Then I can skype with Lance no matter where he ends up.
Monday was a holiday and Lance joined me and my friend at the botanical garden. We went to see the giant bug sculpture exhibit but I was amazed at how beautiful the grounds were. The sculptures are a temporary exhibit of giant bugs made from wood. Amazing! We started out by meandering through the gardens to find the giant bugs. As we reached the back of the gardens we took a short hike through the forest trails. Last we let the kids and Lance play in the children's garden. Lots of walking but a beautiful place. I invested in a membership so I could have a safe place to walk why Lance is away. Plus I can't wait to see the garden's Christmas light festival!
Giant preying mantis. The girls taking a break on a swinging bench.
Walking through the forest trails. The pond at the front of the gardens.
I left Lance for a few minutes and came back to find him in the sandbox. Lance hiding behind a mailbox.
Monday, October 10, 2011
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Babies, parrots and turtles
ok, we've got a bit of catching up to do. Lance is gone for training so the cat is being a super helper and sitting on my arms while I'm trying to type this.
Here's what's happening on the baby front:
A couple of weeks ago the I started feeling better and had more energy. Then it all came crashing down again and the nausea and fatigue came back. It's frustrating to feel like a prisoner in your own body. Last week I think I lost a pound which usually would be a cause for celebration but it's got me a little bit worried about our baby. I'm to the point where I should start consistently gaining some each week so I guess I'll try a little harder to eat. I'm starting to have a little pucker around my belly but it's not to the point where people who don't know me would suspect anything. I did end up buying some maternity pants just because my abdomen cannot take any pressure without making me feel sick. I like stretchy maternity pants, they're comfy!
Last Saturday night (sept 24) we went downtown with our friend Marche and her 3 kids (currently all two year olds until the oldest has his birthday in a few weeks). We all just wanted to get out of the house and we've never really walked in the little downtown area. First we visited the new Veterans' Memorial Park. It's beautiful, they did a great job on it. Then we walked down the main street and stopped for a bit of ice cream. We met a parrot on the way.
Lance and me at the Veteran's park. Lance pushing around Marche's kids.
We made a friend of a parrot
In the middle of last week, Lance woke me up in the morning by screaming up the stairs "Buffy, come down quick!" grumble grumble. Lance was making friends with the natives. Native turtles that is. He found an Eastern Box Turtle at the edge of our yard. Cute little thing, thanks for waking me up Lance.
Lance found a turtle
Kayley wanted in on the action too!
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