you are gettin big. one more month to go til you're one year.
i only get 18 more of these with you til youre all growed up.
i love you.
youre fightin an ear fection and a cold. i hope you feel better soon bubba.
mommy and daddy love you.
after 2 months of not being together mommy and daddy are going to work on things.
we're starting to make it better.
i love you, so does daddy. thank you for picking us.
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Saturday, November 28, 2009
back home.
you gave me the biggest smile when you saw me.
we're at home watching dvr'd snl with taylor swift (you like her, you keep dancing and smiling. you always like the blondes.).
you're cranky.
sleeping next to you was wonderful.
i had to spank your hand and now you're fake crying.
i have the best life. ever.
lets go cuddle baby boy.
we're at home watching dvr'd snl with taylor swift (you like her, you keep dancing and smiling. you always like the blondes.).
you're cranky.
sleeping next to you was wonderful.
i had to spank your hand and now you're fake crying.
i have the best life. ever.
lets go cuddle baby boy.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Seattle.
mommy misses her baby so much.
an extension of my heart.
you are in Oregon at home with Daddy and Nanny, and Mommy is in Seattle missing you. this is already the longest ive been away and while ive had an AMAZING time, no amount of wonder can hold a candle to cuddles with you.
daddy tells me you have been cranky and mischievous.
i wonder what you're thinking?
i can hardly wait another 2 days to hold you in my arms again.
you are almost one baby boy and i love you so much.
im praying you are happy and healthy.
every moment gets me closer.
Mommy loves you Bubba!
and i am SO proud of you!
553 : ]
an extension of my heart.
you are in Oregon at home with Daddy and Nanny, and Mommy is in Seattle missing you. this is already the longest ive been away and while ive had an AMAZING time, no amount of wonder can hold a candle to cuddles with you.
daddy tells me you have been cranky and mischievous.
i wonder what you're thinking?
i can hardly wait another 2 days to hold you in my arms again.
you are almost one baby boy and i love you so much.
im praying you are happy and healthy.
every moment gets me closer.
Mommy loves you Bubba!
and i am SO proud of you!
553 : ]
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
love you!
daddy just had his first birthday with you here. and mommys first Julian birthday is saturday. then next month you turn one!
we took you to the Kroc center for swimming on daddys birthday.
and we are going to a blazer game on wednesday.
i love you bubba. mommy is taking a trip next week without you and i am going to go CRAZY without you next to me every day.
i love you very much and even though youve been fighting sleep lately, i love every second with you. :]
love you bubbs!
we took you to the Kroc center for swimming on daddys birthday.
and we are going to a blazer game on wednesday.
i love you bubba. mommy is taking a trip next week without you and i am going to go CRAZY without you next to me every day.
i love you very much and even though youve been fighting sleep lately, i love every second with you. :]
love you bubbs!
Friday, November 13, 2009
night terrors
i have been pretty concerned that J Bug has night terrors for awhile now.
this article was one that i felt a bit more at ease about. i didnt know they werent actually dreaming. here i am thinking he is terrified...but its just an episode.
jacked from:http://www.justthefactsbaby.com/baby/article/nightmares-night-terrors-and-nighttime-fears/110
f your child’s sleep is disrupted by nightmares and fear, it can affect her mood, behavior, health, memory and growth. Here’s what you can do to solve these common childhood sleep disrupters:
Nightmares
Children spend more time dreaming than adults do, so they have more dreams–both good and bad. After a nightmare, saying “It was just a dream” doesn’t explain what they experienced–after all, most kids believe that the tooth fairy and Big Bird are real, too. After a nightmare, offer comfort just as you would for a tangible fear. If your child wakes with a nightmare:
Stay with her until she feels relaxed and ready to go to sleep, or if she’s reluctant to have you leave, stay with her until she is actually sleeping.
Be calm and convey that what’s happening is normal and that all is well.
Reassure your child that she’s safe and that it’s okay to go back to sleep.
Night terrors
During a night terror, your child will wake suddenly and may scream or cry. Her eyes will be open, but she won’t actually be seeing. She may hyperventilate, thrash around or talk incoherently. She may be sweating and flushed. She may seem scared, but your child is not really frightened, not awake, and not dreaming. She’s asleep and in a zone between sleep cycles. A child having a night terror is unaware of what’s happening, and won’t remember the episode in the morning.
During a night terror you may try to hold your child, but often this will result in her pushing you away or fighting you off. The best response is a gentle pat, along with comforting words or Shhh Shhh sounds. If your child gets out of bed, lead her back. If she’s sitting up, guide her to lie back down. Keep an eye on her until she settles back to sleep.
Nighttime fears
It’s normal for a child to imagine monsters that generate a fear of the dark. Even if you explain that there’s no such thing, and even if you assure her that she’s safe, she may still be scared. You can reduce her fears when you:
Teach her the difference between real and fantasy through discussion and book-reading.
Find ways to help your child confront and overcome her fears. If dark shadows create suspicious shapes, provide a flashlight to keep at her bedside.
Leave soothing lullabies playing, or white noise sounds running to fill the quiet.
Give your child one, two, or a zoo of stuffed animals to sleep with.
Put a small pet, like a turtle or fish, in your child’s room for company.
Take a stargazing walk, build a campfire, or have a candlelight dinner to make the dark more friendly.
Preventing sleep disrupters
Some things have been found to reduce the number or severity of sleep-disturbing episodes. They are all based on good sleep practices and worth a try:
Follow a calm, peaceful routine the hour before bedtime.
Maintain the same bedtime seven days a week.
Avoid books and movies that frighten your child.
Have your child take a daily nap.
Provide your child with a light snack an hour before bedtime, avoiding spicy food, sugar or caffeine.
Have your child use the potty just before she gets into bed.
Is there a time to call a professional?
Always call a professional if you have concerns about your child’s sleep.
Meet our expert:
Elizabeth Pantley is a mother of four and the best-selling author of eight parenting books, including: The No-Cry Sleep Solution and The No-Cry Discipline Solution. She is also a contributing author to The Successful Child with Dr. William Sears. Based in Washington, Pantley is the president of Better Beginnings Inc. (a family resource and education company) and a parenting expert for a variety of publications including: Parents, Parenting and Redbook. www.pantley.com
this article was one that i felt a bit more at ease about. i didnt know they werent actually dreaming. here i am thinking he is terrified...but its just an episode.
jacked from:http://www.justthefactsbaby.com/baby/article/nightmares-night-terrors-and-nighttime-fears/110
f your child’s sleep is disrupted by nightmares and fear, it can affect her mood, behavior, health, memory and growth. Here’s what you can do to solve these common childhood sleep disrupters:
Nightmares
Children spend more time dreaming than adults do, so they have more dreams–both good and bad. After a nightmare, saying “It was just a dream” doesn’t explain what they experienced–after all, most kids believe that the tooth fairy and Big Bird are real, too. After a nightmare, offer comfort just as you would for a tangible fear. If your child wakes with a nightmare:
Stay with her until she feels relaxed and ready to go to sleep, or if she’s reluctant to have you leave, stay with her until she is actually sleeping.
Be calm and convey that what’s happening is normal and that all is well.
Reassure your child that she’s safe and that it’s okay to go back to sleep.
Night terrors
During a night terror, your child will wake suddenly and may scream or cry. Her eyes will be open, but she won’t actually be seeing. She may hyperventilate, thrash around or talk incoherently. She may be sweating and flushed. She may seem scared, but your child is not really frightened, not awake, and not dreaming. She’s asleep and in a zone between sleep cycles. A child having a night terror is unaware of what’s happening, and won’t remember the episode in the morning.
During a night terror you may try to hold your child, but often this will result in her pushing you away or fighting you off. The best response is a gentle pat, along with comforting words or Shhh Shhh sounds. If your child gets out of bed, lead her back. If she’s sitting up, guide her to lie back down. Keep an eye on her until she settles back to sleep.
Nighttime fears
It’s normal for a child to imagine monsters that generate a fear of the dark. Even if you explain that there’s no such thing, and even if you assure her that she’s safe, she may still be scared. You can reduce her fears when you:
Teach her the difference between real and fantasy through discussion and book-reading.
Find ways to help your child confront and overcome her fears. If dark shadows create suspicious shapes, provide a flashlight to keep at her bedside.
Leave soothing lullabies playing, or white noise sounds running to fill the quiet.
Give your child one, two, or a zoo of stuffed animals to sleep with.
Put a small pet, like a turtle or fish, in your child’s room for company.
Take a stargazing walk, build a campfire, or have a candlelight dinner to make the dark more friendly.
Preventing sleep disrupters
Some things have been found to reduce the number or severity of sleep-disturbing episodes. They are all based on good sleep practices and worth a try:
Follow a calm, peaceful routine the hour before bedtime.
Maintain the same bedtime seven days a week.
Avoid books and movies that frighten your child.
Have your child take a daily nap.
Provide your child with a light snack an hour before bedtime, avoiding spicy food, sugar or caffeine.
Have your child use the potty just before she gets into bed.
Is there a time to call a professional?
Always call a professional if you have concerns about your child’s sleep.
Meet our expert:
Elizabeth Pantley is a mother of four and the best-selling author of eight parenting books, including: The No-Cry Sleep Solution and The No-Cry Discipline Solution. She is also a contributing author to The Successful Child with Dr. William Sears. Based in Washington, Pantley is the president of Better Beginnings Inc. (a family resource and education company) and a parenting expert for a variety of publications including: Parents, Parenting and Redbook. www.pantley.com
another article...infertility.
i fear infertility still. yes i have the most beautiful son i could ever dream of. but ive heard that with endometriosis, every baby is still a miracle.
i dont have a slight case, and i fear that it might not happen for me. i would never feel any less lucky or blessed since i do have J, but i pray daily for those unable to conceive that they recieve their miracle, and that i can be a fertile murtle in time for another little blessing.
jacked from:http://www.alphamom.com/smackdown/2009/11/when_pregnancy_announcements_a_2.php
Hello, I've been reading your column for a while and I really love it. I've never seen this type of question before, but I didn't really go through the archives, so I apologize if you've seen it before.
OK, so my husband and I have been trying to conceive for over a year now, which has clearly been one big FAIL. I have an appointment with an RE to see what our next steps are. My problem lies more with the fact that in this last year or two my friends and family have been baby making machines and are popping the little ones like crazy. I really am so happy for them. I love seeing the babies, pinching their cheeks etc. And I would never want to deny any of them their joy in being mothers. But, I've noticed that as we've crossed the big one year mark, and beyond, it's becoming much harder to keep the smile going. It's getting harder to go to Facebook, and see all the pics of the adorable babies, to hear the new mothers complain about not getting any sleep (though, please know, I do not begrudge anyone with a legitimate complaint. Being up all night with a crying infant is certainly complaint worthy, it's just hard to hear.), or to hear another "we're pregnant!!!". I can avoid it to a point, but really it's everywhere and unless I want to never go on the internet, talk to my friends or listen to my mom's family updates, there is really no way around this baby boom.
So, here is the question. How do I not become an embittered hag? It really is getting harder and harder. Some friends know about our issues, some don't. But it doesn't really matter. I don't want anyone to be afraid to share something baby related with me because I may breakdown in tears or say some snide comment. Example, recently some friends of ours shared the news that they're going to have a baby. My husband didn't tell me for two weeks because he didn't want to hurt me. I was shocked that he wouldn't tell me, and said that I could handle it, then I broke down in tears.
I don't want to be "that women" who nobody feels they can share their baby stuff with. But I have to admit, it's getting really hard to not get, well bitter when every negative pregnancy test just break my heart a little more and everywhere I go I'm surrounded with happy baby news for everyone else. How do I continue being a good friend and being happy for my friends and family, when all I want to do is cry because I may never have a baby of my own?
Thank you so much,
Trying not to be Bitter
Personally, I think the feelings and emotions and turmoil surrounding infertility can be viewed in a similar way as anxiety or panic. If you've never been treated for either, the general therapy line is something like this: Don't fight it. When you feel that lump in your throat or that pang in your gut, don't immediately go all no no no no not happening gah gah gah, because basically you cause your brain to unleash a secondary wave of anxiety about your anxiety. Instead, acknowledge it. Okay, there it is. I'm feeling this way right now. Let's deal with it and move on.
In other words, you shouldn't HAVE to fight off all of these emotions all the time. It's OKAY TO CRY. There's nothing in your question that suggests that you are anywhere close to teetering on the edge of Bitter Hagdom. So you burst into tears in front of your husband. Dude, he's exactly who you SHOULD be able to burst into tears in front of.
I am pretty sure that most women who have struggled to conceive (this advice columnist included) have totally faked the "I'm so happy for yooooouuuu" thing in public. To coworkers, Facebook friends, real friends, even to people we don't like very much to begin with. And you know what, I think that's okay sometimes too. I'm not saying, for example, that this woman's response from a previous column was correct or mature, but it was still pretty UNDERSTANDABLE, in the grand scheme of things. And as you can see from the comments, most pregnant women DO understand how you feel, and WANT to be sensitive and respectful to your pain/grief/bitterness. So please, don't beat yourself up for having a perfectly natural reaction to your situation. IT. SUCKS. And it always seems like everybody and their dog is pregnant and none of them understand how you feel.
I'm sure some people might suggest "stuff to take your mind off it." Take up a hobby! Go outside more! Take a vacation! Get a puppy! Enjoy your carefree child-free days! And you know, it's probably good, mature advice and all, but I dunno. I'm not saying you wallow in it (and hey, we DID get a puppy for this exact reason, and it DID help a lot), but I also don't want to patronize you with the idea that knitting or scrapbooking will somehow lessen the pain of not having the one. thing. you. want. more. than. anything. In the world. Of all time!
What you probably need, though, is a safe place to express how you feel, once you're done with the stony smiles and gritted-teeth "congratulations" and holding of Other People's Babies. Start an anonymous little blog or join a message board (I have no specific site recommendations these days, so...readers? Any good TTC/IF boards out there that are low on the blinkies and baby dust and higher on the snark/honesty?). Find a place where you can talk about this stuff without fear of being judged as That Woman. Check out the amazing blogroll over at Stirrup-Queens.com and find some kindred blogging spirits. (Actually, just check out EVERYTHING at Stirrup-Queens.com. It's pretty much the best infertility resource I can think of these days.) Let it OUT, either through your words or the occasional crying jag.
So while I hammer home the idea that it's OKAY to feel how you feel, that it's NATURAL, I do want to warn you about one thing, because it happened to me and really took me by surprise: The bitterness and wounds of infertility don't just magically go away once you get pregnant. I was shocked to find that even though I was pregnant and everything was going okay and I had a pretty reasonable hope that I was going to end up with a baby, I was still just as thrown by other pregnancy announcements, particularly by women who didn't experience a struggle. I distinctly remember being completely irrationally annoyed by the birth of another woman's baby when I was practically in the third trimester -- but that woman had announced her pregnancy just a few weeks before I found out I was pregnant, and I had cried and been upset and jealous (OH, SO JEALOUS). And I had a really hard time letting go of those feelings.
So. While you may feel alone and miserable and bitter within your current social circle, you AREN'T really, within the very large and real and understanding circle of your fellow infertiles. I wrote about it, I read what dozens of other women wrote about it, and I found a couple of online friends who I could randomly send overly rant-y emails about WHO WAS PREGNANT NOW OMG KILL ME without fear of being thought of as a jealous, seething bitch. (Which I was, maybe, in that moment. But by allowing myself to have that moment, I was better able to sack up and move on and NOT be a jealous, seething bitch 24/7. More like 23/6, I suppose.)
i dont have a slight case, and i fear that it might not happen for me. i would never feel any less lucky or blessed since i do have J, but i pray daily for those unable to conceive that they recieve their miracle, and that i can be a fertile murtle in time for another little blessing.
jacked from:http://www.alphamom.com/smackdown/2009/11/when_pregnancy_announcements_a_2.php
Hello, I've been reading your column for a while and I really love it. I've never seen this type of question before, but I didn't really go through the archives, so I apologize if you've seen it before.
OK, so my husband and I have been trying to conceive for over a year now, which has clearly been one big FAIL. I have an appointment with an RE to see what our next steps are. My problem lies more with the fact that in this last year or two my friends and family have been baby making machines and are popping the little ones like crazy. I really am so happy for them. I love seeing the babies, pinching their cheeks etc. And I would never want to deny any of them their joy in being mothers. But, I've noticed that as we've crossed the big one year mark, and beyond, it's becoming much harder to keep the smile going. It's getting harder to go to Facebook, and see all the pics of the adorable babies, to hear the new mothers complain about not getting any sleep (though, please know, I do not begrudge anyone with a legitimate complaint. Being up all night with a crying infant is certainly complaint worthy, it's just hard to hear.), or to hear another "we're pregnant!!!". I can avoid it to a point, but really it's everywhere and unless I want to never go on the internet, talk to my friends or listen to my mom's family updates, there is really no way around this baby boom.
So, here is the question. How do I not become an embittered hag? It really is getting harder and harder. Some friends know about our issues, some don't. But it doesn't really matter. I don't want anyone to be afraid to share something baby related with me because I may breakdown in tears or say some snide comment. Example, recently some friends of ours shared the news that they're going to have a baby. My husband didn't tell me for two weeks because he didn't want to hurt me. I was shocked that he wouldn't tell me, and said that I could handle it, then I broke down in tears.
I don't want to be "that women" who nobody feels they can share their baby stuff with. But I have to admit, it's getting really hard to not get, well bitter when every negative pregnancy test just break my heart a little more and everywhere I go I'm surrounded with happy baby news for everyone else. How do I continue being a good friend and being happy for my friends and family, when all I want to do is cry because I may never have a baby of my own?
Thank you so much,
Trying not to be Bitter
Personally, I think the feelings and emotions and turmoil surrounding infertility can be viewed in a similar way as anxiety or panic. If you've never been treated for either, the general therapy line is something like this: Don't fight it. When you feel that lump in your throat or that pang in your gut, don't immediately go all no no no no not happening gah gah gah, because basically you cause your brain to unleash a secondary wave of anxiety about your anxiety. Instead, acknowledge it. Okay, there it is. I'm feeling this way right now. Let's deal with it and move on.
In other words, you shouldn't HAVE to fight off all of these emotions all the time. It's OKAY TO CRY. There's nothing in your question that suggests that you are anywhere close to teetering on the edge of Bitter Hagdom. So you burst into tears in front of your husband. Dude, he's exactly who you SHOULD be able to burst into tears in front of.
I am pretty sure that most women who have struggled to conceive (this advice columnist included) have totally faked the "I'm so happy for yooooouuuu" thing in public. To coworkers, Facebook friends, real friends, even to people we don't like very much to begin with. And you know what, I think that's okay sometimes too. I'm not saying, for example, that this woman's response from a previous column was correct or mature, but it was still pretty UNDERSTANDABLE, in the grand scheme of things. And as you can see from the comments, most pregnant women DO understand how you feel, and WANT to be sensitive and respectful to your pain/grief/bitterness. So please, don't beat yourself up for having a perfectly natural reaction to your situation. IT. SUCKS. And it always seems like everybody and their dog is pregnant and none of them understand how you feel.
I'm sure some people might suggest "stuff to take your mind off it." Take up a hobby! Go outside more! Take a vacation! Get a puppy! Enjoy your carefree child-free days! And you know, it's probably good, mature advice and all, but I dunno. I'm not saying you wallow in it (and hey, we DID get a puppy for this exact reason, and it DID help a lot), but I also don't want to patronize you with the idea that knitting or scrapbooking will somehow lessen the pain of not having the one. thing. you. want. more. than. anything. In the world. Of all time!
What you probably need, though, is a safe place to express how you feel, once you're done with the stony smiles and gritted-teeth "congratulations" and holding of Other People's Babies. Start an anonymous little blog or join a message board (I have no specific site recommendations these days, so...readers? Any good TTC/IF boards out there that are low on the blinkies and baby dust and higher on the snark/honesty?). Find a place where you can talk about this stuff without fear of being judged as That Woman. Check out the amazing blogroll over at Stirrup-Queens.com and find some kindred blogging spirits. (Actually, just check out EVERYTHING at Stirrup-Queens.com. It's pretty much the best infertility resource I can think of these days.) Let it OUT, either through your words or the occasional crying jag.
So while I hammer home the idea that it's OKAY to feel how you feel, that it's NATURAL, I do want to warn you about one thing, because it happened to me and really took me by surprise: The bitterness and wounds of infertility don't just magically go away once you get pregnant. I was shocked to find that even though I was pregnant and everything was going okay and I had a pretty reasonable hope that I was going to end up with a baby, I was still just as thrown by other pregnancy announcements, particularly by women who didn't experience a struggle. I distinctly remember being completely irrationally annoyed by the birth of another woman's baby when I was practically in the third trimester -- but that woman had announced her pregnancy just a few weeks before I found out I was pregnant, and I had cried and been upset and jealous (OH, SO JEALOUS). And I had a really hard time letting go of those feelings.
So. While you may feel alone and miserable and bitter within your current social circle, you AREN'T really, within the very large and real and understanding circle of your fellow infertiles. I wrote about it, I read what dozens of other women wrote about it, and I found a couple of online friends who I could randomly send overly rant-y emails about WHO WAS PREGNANT NOW OMG KILL ME without fear of being thought of as a jealous, seething bitch. (Which I was, maybe, in that moment. But by allowing myself to have that moment, I was better able to sack up and move on and NOT be a jealous, seething bitch 24/7. More like 23/6, I suppose.)
meh some reading.
an interestign article.
i look forward to another pregnancy. here is praying ; ]
jacked from:http://www.thecradle.com/delivery/ways-to-self-induce
Let's Get This Labor Party Started!
Ways to Self-Induce for the Overcooked, Overdue Mom-to-Be
by The Cradle Staff
ine months and counting? (Oh... we know that you’re counting!)
When will your baby make his or her debut? That we can’t tell you – but we can help you sort through some of the techniques that moms have used to get things moving.
The question is, do any of these work?
Well, some might help jumpstart the process, but to paraphrase one of our OBs, anything could theoretically work… if your baby is ready!
Sex
What? Not feeling at your sexiest with swollen ankles and 30+ extra pounds of weight? Before you dismiss this one, keep in mind that semen contains prostaglandins, which causes the cervix to soften, or “ripen”. And if you can throw an orgasm into the mix, even better – orgasms produce oxytocin, a hormone that causes uterine contractions.
Castor Oil
Good luck getting this one down, but some say it helps to induce labor by causing cramping. But in reality, that cramping is the onset of diarrhea, and do you really feel like experiencing that at this point in your pregnancy? (Although some might argue that they want the colon cleansing aspect to this method due to fears of pooping on the table during delivery!) Not a recommended choice.
Walk It Out
Put on your sneakers (or any shoe that still fits) and go for a stroll. Gravity pulls the baby down on the birth canal, so this pressure may assist in effacement and dilation.
Stimulate Your Nipples
Ladies, start your engines. This technique requires the mom-to-be to gently massage the areolas. For any kind of effect, you have to stimulate the nipples for a long time (recommended time: 5-15 minutes on each nipple per hour, for several hours). The stimulation causes the body to produce oxytocin, which can cause contractions.
Pass the Salad, Please
Legend has it that a little Italian restaurant in Los Angeles called Caioti Pizza Cafe has a dish called “The Salad” which has caused many overdue moms to go into labor. Why? Nobody knows – but many new moms swear by it (note: it didn’t work for us). If you can’t make it to L.A., you can buy the dressing online at maternitysalad.com. Or you could just try eating some spicy food.
Acupressure
Press on certain trigger points on your body and watch baby pop out! Okay, maybe it’s not as simple as that, but massaging certain points on your body (such as the webbing between your thumb and forefinger, and a spot on your calf about four finger widths above the ankle) has been known to trigger contractions. Press and rub these spots in a circular motion for about a minute.
Evening Primrose Oil
This oil is known to provide prostaglandins, helping to soften the cervix. It can be massaged directly onto the cervix, or taken orally, on a daily basis. (This should be taken only after 37 weeks.)
(Note: None of these methods have a 100% success rate… and be sure to check with your health practitioner with any questions.)
i look forward to another pregnancy. here is praying ; ]
jacked from:http://www.thecradle.com/delivery/ways-to-self-induce
Let's Get This Labor Party Started!
Ways to Self-Induce for the Overcooked, Overdue Mom-to-Be
by The Cradle Staff
ine months and counting? (Oh... we know that you’re counting!)
When will your baby make his or her debut? That we can’t tell you – but we can help you sort through some of the techniques that moms have used to get things moving.
The question is, do any of these work?
Well, some might help jumpstart the process, but to paraphrase one of our OBs, anything could theoretically work… if your baby is ready!
Sex
What? Not feeling at your sexiest with swollen ankles and 30+ extra pounds of weight? Before you dismiss this one, keep in mind that semen contains prostaglandins, which causes the cervix to soften, or “ripen”. And if you can throw an orgasm into the mix, even better – orgasms produce oxytocin, a hormone that causes uterine contractions.
Castor Oil
Good luck getting this one down, but some say it helps to induce labor by causing cramping. But in reality, that cramping is the onset of diarrhea, and do you really feel like experiencing that at this point in your pregnancy? (Although some might argue that they want the colon cleansing aspect to this method due to fears of pooping on the table during delivery!) Not a recommended choice.
Walk It Out
Put on your sneakers (or any shoe that still fits) and go for a stroll. Gravity pulls the baby down on the birth canal, so this pressure may assist in effacement and dilation.
Stimulate Your Nipples
Ladies, start your engines. This technique requires the mom-to-be to gently massage the areolas. For any kind of effect, you have to stimulate the nipples for a long time (recommended time: 5-15 minutes on each nipple per hour, for several hours). The stimulation causes the body to produce oxytocin, which can cause contractions.
Pass the Salad, Please
Legend has it that a little Italian restaurant in Los Angeles called Caioti Pizza Cafe has a dish called “The Salad” which has caused many overdue moms to go into labor. Why? Nobody knows – but many new moms swear by it (note: it didn’t work for us). If you can’t make it to L.A., you can buy the dressing online at maternitysalad.com. Or you could just try eating some spicy food.
Acupressure
Press on certain trigger points on your body and watch baby pop out! Okay, maybe it’s not as simple as that, but massaging certain points on your body (such as the webbing between your thumb and forefinger, and a spot on your calf about four finger widths above the ankle) has been known to trigger contractions. Press and rub these spots in a circular motion for about a minute.
Evening Primrose Oil
This oil is known to provide prostaglandins, helping to soften the cervix. It can be massaged directly onto the cervix, or taken orally, on a daily basis. (This should be taken only after 37 weeks.)
(Note: None of these methods have a 100% success rate… and be sure to check with your health practitioner with any questions.)
Friday, November 6, 2009
learning to talk back.
we're gonna be in trouble soon. you are learnign full on tantrums...arching your back and screaming. you try and talk and get frustrated. everything is "wassat?"
you point to get what you want, and scream to tell us things.
but you are so beautiful. you look so grown up in your outfit today, jeans a long sleeve football shirt daddy bought and the cute new velcro shoes i bought you recently. shoes intrigue you. once i put them on you give up using your legs lol.
you went to bed late last night (130) and woke up early today (845).
you are now resting peacefully.
mommy needs to do some grocery shopping, create meal plans, figure out what to do if the nanny quits and save some monies.
mommy and daddy love you SO much bubba.
:]
you point to get what you want, and scream to tell us things.
but you are so beautiful. you look so grown up in your outfit today, jeans a long sleeve football shirt daddy bought and the cute new velcro shoes i bought you recently. shoes intrigue you. once i put them on you give up using your legs lol.
you went to bed late last night (130) and woke up early today (845).
you are now resting peacefully.
mommy needs to do some grocery shopping, create meal plans, figure out what to do if the nanny quits and save some monies.
mommy and daddy love you SO much bubba.
:]
Monday, November 2, 2009
baby!
hey love. you can say baby now. and Nanny says youve said yes once. you still ask whats that? to everything. and last night after we turned off the bedroom tv you pointed and motioned for me to turn it back on.
you are very needy, smacking your head and pulling your ear; tomorrow we take you in to test for ear infections and also for your H1N1 vaccine. im nervous about it. not sure that we should get it. i cant explain it, i just have a bad feeling. i love you so much. i pray all the time that nothing happens to you.
i love you JudeBug. my life would forever be incomplete if you werent in my life.
hope you feel better soon baby.
you are very needy, smacking your head and pulling your ear; tomorrow we take you in to test for ear infections and also for your H1N1 vaccine. im nervous about it. not sure that we should get it. i cant explain it, i just have a bad feeling. i love you so much. i pray all the time that nothing happens to you.
i love you JudeBug. my life would forever be incomplete if you werent in my life.
hope you feel better soon baby.
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