When I was pregnant with Allie I was fairly vocal on the whole process through Blogger...not only do I have a fraction of the time this go around (keeping up with a 2-year-old is exhausting) but many of my friends so not have children yet so I do not want to scare them out of this amazing process...I will spare the gory details. :)
The highlights of this pregnancy:
Due date: February 3
Current progression: 18 weeks today
Gender: No clue, won't know until Dr. Gautreau holds "it" up and says "it's a _____!"
Names: Robert Cole (call him Cole) for a boy; Reagan Cole for a girl
That's about it as far as the "fun" details go. I feel great, get a slight burst of new energy each day and have gained 11 lbs. total so far. We go for the 20 week ultrasound a week from Monday so fingers crossed the anatomy scan goes well.
Saturday, September 1, 2012
BIG Girl Room
So yes, I have probably lost my mind, BUT you have to keep in mind that the last thing I want to do is buy another crib for Ross #2. I started putting my thoughts together on exactly what I wanted to do in Allie's "big girl" room several months ago and I could not be happier with the results. I do have some things to finish, but I would say it is roughly 90% done.
...now keep in mind, she's not actually sleeping in this room or bed yet (I'm not quite prepared) but hopefully by Christmas she will make the transition.
...now keep in mind, she's not actually sleeping in this room or bed yet (I'm not quite prepared) but hopefully by Christmas she will make the transition.
New chandelier from Restoration Hardware Baby & Kids, curtains are from Pottery Barn, hutch is from Hobby Lobby
Bedding is from Restoration Hardware Baby & Kids - I love how they incorporate not only the soft tones, but the mixture of fabrics (duvet and sham are linen, sheets are cotton and accent pillow is quilted). Bed is from Ben's mom's antique shop (I painted it Restoration Hardware's French Gray color). Allie has a big gray owl that normally lays on the accent pillow and looks adorable because it brings out the gray stripes in the sheets...God only knows where he is!
Close-up picture of linens
I bought this nightstand at a furniture in the raw place here in Baton Rouge, painted it French Gray and added new hardware
Allie's "going home" outfit mom made for her. Dad had it professionally framed for her nursery and I could not let it rot in a closet. One day this kiddo will know all about "Gamma Kim" (as she calls her) and just how big of a heart she had for her unborn granddaughter. I hung this above her nightstand so she sees it every morning when turning on her lamp, and each night when turning it off.
My plan is to put an arrangement of pictures of Allie in various sized scatter frames around the cross...
I ordered the coolest pictures off Etsy for this wall. Each picture (there are 3) is of a different animal - cat, dog and bunny. They are situated on what's called a blackboard background and have French wording. I should have them early this week (they were delayed due to Hurricane Isaac).
LOVE this chandelier
These candy jars are from Pottery Barn Kids and were actually used in her nursery. At the time, I traveled 8-9 nights per month so I would set out Allie's clothes for school before departing and sort them by day. I need to go back to this, but incorporate my "independent thinker" to perhaps make getting ready in the morning easier.
My cousin Shannon made this puppy dog for Allie and she loves it. It never actually stays on this chair because she normally drags it around.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Sunday Funday
Sunday after daddy and Greg left Allie and I hit the mall. Since joining Forest, I have had to invest in a totally new wardrobe so we went shopping. Allie is so much fun shopping...but only for about an hour then she is ready to run wild. I took her to the play area at the mall and she had a frickin' ball playing with her 30 new germy friends!
365 more days in my 20's...
So I turned 29 this past weekend...what a boring "number" of a birthday BUT I was able to celebrate it with 5 amazing people.
Ben went to Michigan for a friends' wedding so dad and Greg came to visit. Saturday, dad, Allie and I went to the mall to find new shoes for the sweet princess. I guess this is a glimpse into the future - buying for someone other than myself on MY birthday - LOL. Saturday night, two of my best friends - Joelle (and her hubby Michael "Fed-ex) and Carley - came to town and dad took us all to Marcello's for good food and wine.
Carley, Joelle and Fed-ex have always been special to me. Carley lived with me (poor thing) for two years while at LSU...Joelle, Fed-ex and I met through Sig Ep at LSU. Joelle and Carley were two of the few people I did not lose contact with when we moved to Oklahoma in 2003 and since we moved back in 2006, we picked up where we left off. They are amazing friends, and of course, they were both present during the toughest time in my life when mom died. I miss both of them so much (Joelle is in Mandeville; Carley in New Orleans).
Joelle is the "queen" of cards. I kid you not, I think she secretly works for the postal service. If our anniversary falls on a Thursday, she puts a card in the mail on Tuesday because she knows we will receive it Thursday. My birthday was on Saturday - I received my card on Friday. She is just so thoughtful. A card can literally turn your day around and Joelle has coined this process.
Carley is the "queen" of attendance - anytime she comes to town, she pays us a visit. She is involved in Allie's life and loves to come spend at much time as she can with her.
With all this being said, I was so excited to have the opportunity to spend my birthday with some of my favorite people. Dad, Greg, Carley, Joelle and Fed-ex - I love you all and thank you for making my birthday an eventful one!
Ben went to Michigan for a friends' wedding so dad and Greg came to visit. Saturday, dad, Allie and I went to the mall to find new shoes for the sweet princess. I guess this is a glimpse into the future - buying for someone other than myself on MY birthday - LOL. Saturday night, two of my best friends - Joelle (and her hubby Michael "Fed-ex) and Carley - came to town and dad took us all to Marcello's for good food and wine.
Carley, Joelle and Fed-ex have always been special to me. Carley lived with me (poor thing) for two years while at LSU...Joelle, Fed-ex and I met through Sig Ep at LSU. Joelle and Carley were two of the few people I did not lose contact with when we moved to Oklahoma in 2003 and since we moved back in 2006, we picked up where we left off. They are amazing friends, and of course, they were both present during the toughest time in my life when mom died. I miss both of them so much (Joelle is in Mandeville; Carley in New Orleans).
Joelle is the "queen" of cards. I kid you not, I think she secretly works for the postal service. If our anniversary falls on a Thursday, she puts a card in the mail on Tuesday because she knows we will receive it Thursday. My birthday was on Saturday - I received my card on Friday. She is just so thoughtful. A card can literally turn your day around and Joelle has coined this process.
Carley is the "queen" of attendance - anytime she comes to town, she pays us a visit. She is involved in Allie's life and loves to come spend at much time as she can with her.
With all this being said, I was so excited to have the opportunity to spend my birthday with some of my favorite people. Dad, Greg, Carley, Joelle and Fed-ex - I love you all and thank you for making my birthday an eventful one!
I'm OFFICIAL!
I haven't gone into detail about home study and training in Commack because I simply do not have time right now, BUT just to put it in perspective - I was so proud of myself when I received this in the mail Friday!
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Allie's 1-year stats
Allie's 1-year doctor's appointment was last week. Here are her stats:
Weight: 20 lbs
Height: 32 inches (takes after her momma!)
Foods: Anything really. It's amazing how much she can gum. Some of her favorites are macaroni and cheese, spaghetti noodles and sauce, bananas, animal crackers, Chick-fil-a nuggets and waffle fries, Popsicles, ravioli, pears, peaches, milk, water, anything Ben and I munch on (she's a food hog!), blueberry waffles
Words: mama, daddy (pronounced "da-dy"), ba (Roxy and Toby), bear, bird
"Favorites:" Elmo, Fresh Beat Band, her "ba's" (dogs), pointing, babbling, blowing kisses, waving, being outside
Transportation: HO-LY MOLY - she walks everywhere! When I left for Commack, she was taking 5-6 steps at a time...I came home to a running toddler!
At school: Eats from cafeteria for breakfast, lunch and snack, enjoys being outside with her classmates in the morning
Since she finally hit 20 lbs, we were able to switch to a forward-facing car seat. Poor kid - her legs have been squashed in the infant carrier for months now! She loves the new "ride."
NOTE TO MOMMY FRIENDS - the Graco Nautilus has awesome ratings and is relatively cheap. I found 5 separate reviews from parents who had experienced serious car accidents whose children were left untouched due to this car seat. It was a winner in my book!
Weight: 20 lbs
Height: 32 inches (takes after her momma!)
Foods: Anything really. It's amazing how much she can gum. Some of her favorites are macaroni and cheese, spaghetti noodles and sauce, bananas, animal crackers, Chick-fil-a nuggets and waffle fries, Popsicles, ravioli, pears, peaches, milk, water, anything Ben and I munch on (she's a food hog!), blueberry waffles
Words: mama, daddy (pronounced "da-dy"), ba (Roxy and Toby), bear, bird
"Favorites:" Elmo, Fresh Beat Band, her "ba's" (dogs), pointing, babbling, blowing kisses, waving, being outside
Transportation: HO-LY MOLY - she walks everywhere! When I left for Commack, she was taking 5-6 steps at a time...I came home to a running toddler!
At school: Eats from cafeteria for breakfast, lunch and snack, enjoys being outside with her classmates in the morning
Since she finally hit 20 lbs, we were able to switch to a forward-facing car seat. Poor kid - her legs have been squashed in the infant carrier for months now! She loves the new "ride."
NOTE TO MOMMY FRIENDS - the Graco Nautilus has awesome ratings and is relatively cheap. I found 5 separate reviews from parents who had experienced serious car accidents whose children were left untouched due to this car seat. It was a winner in my book!
It's been awhile!
Last week my friend Anne asked when I was going to blog again. I didn't realize it's been almost 2 months since I've updated this! A LOT has happened in 8 weeks.
My last day at Pro Tech/3M was May 20. It was sad, but great things were ahead. That weekend we attended a wedding in New Orleans and had a great mini-get-away before I started home study on Monday the 23rd. Home study, oh home study...how glad I am to be finished with you!
Home study was two weeks long and encompassed paper and digital modules. I covered the respiratory and central nervous systems, all 3 of my products, medical terminology, specialists versus primary care doctors, managed care...the list could go on. Each module has a test and in the two weeks, I took 17 of them. I literally had no life for two weeks and joked with Ben that I lived in a house and had a family I didn't get to be a part of!
After home study, I left for Commack, NY for three weeks on June 5th - yes, I missed Allie's first birthday. In Commack we covered the same topics as home study but highlighted specifics. I came home on June 23rd - it was the best day ever!
Training was grueling but now I am figuring out my territory which is quite challenging. My new job is awesome but just like all new things, they come with a challenge. I will try and update the blog more now that I am home at night.
My last day at Pro Tech/3M was May 20. It was sad, but great things were ahead. That weekend we attended a wedding in New Orleans and had a great mini-get-away before I started home study on Monday the 23rd. Home study, oh home study...how glad I am to be finished with you!
Home study was two weeks long and encompassed paper and digital modules. I covered the respiratory and central nervous systems, all 3 of my products, medical terminology, specialists versus primary care doctors, managed care...the list could go on. Each module has a test and in the two weeks, I took 17 of them. I literally had no life for two weeks and joked with Ben that I lived in a house and had a family I didn't get to be a part of!
After home study, I left for Commack, NY for three weeks on June 5th - yes, I missed Allie's first birthday. In Commack we covered the same topics as home study but highlighted specifics. I came home on June 23rd - it was the best day ever!
Training was grueling but now I am figuring out my territory which is quite challenging. My new job is awesome but just like all new things, they come with a challenge. I will try and update the blog more now that I am home at night.
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