Introducing Bobby Irish! (At least that is what I will call him on my blog. I don’t go by my kids’ real names for their privacy and protection.) We welcomed him into the world on November 28 at 6:52 pm. He weighed 8 lb. 15 oz. and was 21 inches long. He has brown hair… [continue reading]
A New Baby 70 Years Ago
When I, Frieda, was a little girl, people didn’t even say the word “pregnant” in polite company. I was probably six or seven when my aunt was visiting, and I called out, “Mother, don’t you think Aunt J__ is getting fat?” My mother’s reaction let me know that I had very definitely said something wrong,… [continue reading]
I’m Having a Baby Today!
Well at least that is the plan! We are scheduled to be induced this morning. With my third baby I was scheduled to be induced and the hospital called me about 4:00 in the morning and told me they were full and not to come in! I’m hoping that doesn’t happen today. Please pray for… [continue reading]
What will my baby look like?
I have enjoyed the frequent sonograms and getting to see my baby so often. At my last sonogram before our planned day to induce, the usual technician was gone; and there was a sub in her place. The last time my baby was measured, I was told that he has a very large head, but… [continue reading]
In Line at the Bank
I was exhausted. I had had a busy morning, and I was on my way home with a van load of groceries when I remembered that I needed to stop by the bank and deposit some checks. I parked the van and walked slowly to the entrance. I felt the weight of my nine month… [continue reading]
Nesting
There has been much progress on my pre-delivery to-do list. Thank you so much for all your encouragement. Jason was home one day and we didn’t have anywhere we needed to be so I asked if he would help me get things ready. We worked the entire day. I think this is called “nesting.” I’m… [continue reading]
It Happened at Costco
It seems that something noteworthy always happens to me at Costco…or is it because that’s the only place I do my shopping? Anyway, it finally happened. I knew it was just a matter of time. I was waddling back and forth between my cart and the conveyor belt that takes my loot slowly to the… [continue reading]
Dream Baseball
We have been Ranger fans ever since we moved to the Dallas-Fort Worth area. My husband is given tickets every so often through his job. It is so much fun to be able to take the family, and the seats he is given are incredible! Of course we were thrilled that the Rangers were once… [continue reading]
How to Prepare for Baby
I am about four weeks away from having this baby and in complete panic mode! This is not very long, and I am slower and more tired than ever. I keep making these mental lists of things that need to get done before I go to the hospital, but I’m not making much headway. 1. … [continue reading]
How to Sleep When Pregnant
Every pregnancy is different, they say, and every once in a while “they” get something right! I am expecting our fifth child in about six weeks. This is the first pregnancy during which I’ve had trouble sleeping. Oh, I have heard other people complain about problems with sleep during pregnancy, but have never struggled with… [continue reading]