Saturday, August 30, 2008

Welcome baby Garrett...

I just want to say welcome to our friends Joe & Shannon's baby, Garrett Michael Lewczyk. He is so cute and tiny :) I want a baby now!! Good thing i will have one of my own soon, lol.










Born: August 28, 2008 at 12:37 PM
Weight: 08 lbs 01 oz
Length: 21 inches

Friday, August 29, 2008

TGIF

Thank goodness it's Friday!! Sometimes i feel like the week will never end. But it's finally friday, and not just any friday...it's the start of football season!!! I love today.

Last night i was at the school until after 8pm. I don't know what the boys soccer's obsession is with playing late at night, but it's already getting old quick and the season hasn't even officially started yet!

I finally found the time (or should i say i finally remembered) to order the jumperoo and the lamp from WalMart that we want. They have them at the store itself, but they are both significantly cheaper if you order them online and have them shipped site-to-store, which is free. So i may have to wait 7-10 buisness days to get them, but since the baby isn't due for 38 more days, i think i have time. Plus, we are going to save the jumperoo for christmas, since she won't be able to use it until then anyways. I think she needs to be born already, since i keep getting more and more stuff. I'm running out of room!

Thursday, August 28, 2008

It's good like that...

So i've come to notice a trend at work, and not a very good one. I can sit at any particular game, the entire time, and nothing good or noteworthy (ie injury) will happen, but the second i have to leave to tend to an injury at a practice field elsewhere, there is something serious going on at the game. It's really just good like that. It always happens! Never fails. Does anyone really know why this is?! Cuz it's getting very very VERY annoying. Not that i blame the injured student, or anyone else for that matter, but fate just has it's way of pushing me to my limits sometimes.
This brings me to another point that really irks me. Non-real injuries. Now, having done sports throughout my life and still now, i understand that one gets tired sometimes...that's ok! But why drag me into it?! Often times (especially during camp weeks), i get called to a random field for an injury. On my cart ride there, if i don't notice someone laying on the ground in obviouis pain, i know that this is an "injury" injury. I get to the field and have to actually ASK the coach who is hurt. When i finally get to them, i say (as usual) "what happened?" to which this particular type of injured athlete will say "i don't know"...seriously!?!? How do you not know? When you get hurt, you know what you were doing when it happened unless you were knocked unconscious and have a concussion. So i proceed by saying "can you describe the pain" meaning is it achy, stabby, burny, etc...to which i get "i dont know". Ok, getting old now! Every question i ask them comes with the response "i don't know", so there really is NOTHING i can do for you if you don't know anything to tell me. Now i don't know if it's just the pregnancy talking or if it's me finally being wise, but after all the questions with the same response i say to them "then there is nothing i can do for you if you can't tell me anything". I honestly think they are just tired of running and want a break. Seriously, just say i'm tired and need a break, don't drag me all the way over here for your fake injury!! AHHHHH!
Which brings me to my other annoyance recently, the un-diagnosis. I have a few athletes that are actually injured pretty good. I do my best to diagnose them and try to make it all better again, but sometimes i really just can't. I don't have x-ray vision to see your bones (though that would be awesome), and my hydrocullator doesn't double as an MRI machine (which would also be very handy), so sometimes i have to send athletes to the doctors office. Now, i try to send them to see the doctor that HAS a clue what he's talking about, but that doesn't always work since they often switch schedules. So sometimes they end up seeing the other doctor, who i really think got his degree from a cereal box. He sends them to the hospital for no reason, he has them sitting out for ungodly amounts of time, and quite often i get the athletes back with a non-diagnosis..which means, he doesn't know what's wrong so he just hopes it will go away...like wishing on candles on a birthday cake. How does this help at all. What am i supposed to tell this athlete when they try to participate and just end up hurting the same spot over and over again, i have no diagnosis for them. UGH!
Which brings me to my last point of the day (wow, this blog has become my personal vent today, it's actually quite nice). I was supposed to go to the football game this weekend in Erie. It's in my contract that i HAVE to be at all the football games. Well, there is a boy's soccer tourney on saturday at the same time as the football game, but it's at home. They were supposed to have an ambulance there for coverage, which is just as good if not better than having me there. Well, on tuesday morning, the boy's soccer coach caught wind that i would not be there for their round robin tourney, and threw a fit (he's really good at that). Unfortunately for me, there was a board meeting tuesday night, to which he had some parents attend. They bitched, and now i'm staying home. This really pissed me off when they told me. I have no desire to watch our boy's soccer team lose, i'd rather be watching football!! And the tourney is at 3pm and goes till 730pm, so i can't even watch football on tv! I feel very ripped off this week. Very.

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

My own personal lent...

Today begins my own personal lent. Now, lent is hard for me. It's a time when you're supposed to give up something your really love for 40 days, and then after the time is over, you get to have it again. Well, needless to say i'm not necessarily giving anything up (aside from any alcohol what-so-ever, being skinny, running fast, sleeping through the night, knowing what my feet and ankles look like, HAVING feet and ankles, being able to go from a laying position to a standing position without effort, carrying things, etc). But in 40 days, i will have a beautiful baby to love forever! That makes it all worth it, but sometimes it's hard to focus on the end result when you are still going through all the wonderfulness that is pregnancy. This should count as extra with the church. I thought it was hard giving up soda for lent this past year...well let me tell you, this one tops it all!
Speaking of the church, we've finally been able to make our appointment with the priest to have our "pre-baby/pre-christening" class. I wanted to get this out of the way over the summer when i actually had time, but our priest didn't seem interested in doing it that soon. He wanted to wait till after the baby was born. What was he going to tell me then?! So after some bugging and constant calling, we got an appointment for next tuesday. I don't think he's happy about it, but oh well, this is my baby. All he really needs to tell us is the new rules that the catholic church has come up with to make everything difficult...i mean, the new rules for having god parents. I must say though, the priest must have sensed that i was not having all this waiting and i was very impatient and all, because when Frank talked to him on the phone last night, he called us some of his "Star" paritioners..yea baby, thats us. I wonder, with him not being able to have kids or anything like that, does he realize how hectic it is after you have a baby? I mean, i don't have kids yet myself, so i'm sure I don't even totally realize what it's going to be like, but i'm sure it's going to take some getting used to and some adjustment...and i don't want to have to worry about making a class if i don't feel good or something. I just wanted to get this class out of the way and then make the appointment for the christening as soon as possible. Is that too much to ask?!
We have officially finished the nursery. I know i've said it was done before, and it was, but now all the "junk" is up off the floor. All the swings/seats/etc are put where they need to go for when baby girl gets here, and the car seats have made their way to either the downstairs or the car. The toy hammock is now hung in the corner and is happily holding a mountain of toys already. The chair and table are in place, and the room is totally ready, it just needs a baby! The only thing left on the floor is my hospital bag and pillow, so i know where they are when the time comes. Well baby, that's your cue...we're waiting!!

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Head banging...

So yesterday i had another doctor's appointment. And finally, baby girl has flipped around and is now head down. The doctor felt my belly a few times and was like "Yup, she's head down now" and Frank was amazed at how he could tell. Of course, he needed to know how he could tell, and the doctor said to him "Put your hands here and feel", so he put his hand on the bottom of my belly, with his fingers about 5" apart, and then the doctor put his hand on Franks and shook. I could feel it inside, they were pretty much shaking the babys head (not hard mind you, just enough to know what it was). Frank was amazed, and shocked and scared all at the same time. Needless to say, by the time we got home, he wanted to do it again. I think it took us about an hour or so to realize that now that she's head down, it's getting so much closer! That and the fact that we have another appointment in 2 weeks, and then we go EVERY WEEK until she's born...EVERY WEEK!!! Is anyone else as nervous as i am?

Monday, August 25, 2008

She's definately a melon...



Well, we've made it to week 34. Some days seem to go quicker than others. This week, baby girl is the size of a large cantalope. She is 5 lbs and about 18inches long. She doesn't kick as often anymore, since she is slowly getting less and less room in there, but her kicks are still fairly often and still very hard at times. She has learned to keep her eyes open when she is awake, and to close them when she is asleep. She can breathe on her own, she is aware of things going on around her, she can recognize mommy and daddy's voices, and she has short term memory.


Baby #1- 34 weeks

Here is my 34 week belly picture. She is definately growing straight out. Sometimes i feel (and look) like i've eaten half a watermelon, lol. She is definately very active at night. I think that's her way of telling me that i should enjoy any sleep i get now, cuz i won't be getting much in a few weeks.

We narrowed our list of names down again last night. We are now down to 6 names. That still doesn't make the decision any easier, but at least we're down a bit more. We're hoping to make a decision soon, but with the way it's going, it's bound to be a while yet. We will DEFINATELY know before she is born...i don't want any weird name changes once i go into labor. We will know who she is before the pain starts, lol.

Everything is pretty much ready for her arrival now. All the different things (ie strollers, swings, seats, etc) are put together and in their places, my hospital bag is finally packed and ready to go just in case, and we are anxiously waiting for her arrival. The only things we need now are a few containers of formula and another box of diapers...and the lamp and jumperoo we ordered from walmart.com and are having shipped to the walmart in shamokin. I'm so nervous and so excited at the same time! Sometimes it doesn't even feel real, that i'm going to be a mom...ME! If that's not a scary thought sometimes, i don't know what is. I have millions of questions that i know you can only answer having gone through the situations, and that each situation is different for each child..it's hard to accept that i can't have everything planned out and ready, i'm just going to have to wing some things. I guess that's all part of being a parent.

Saturday, August 23, 2008

It's been a while...

I know it's been a while since i've been blogging, but as most of you know i've been working at camps for the past two weeks. I've pretty much been leaving my house at around 630am and not getting back until around 10pm. But, camp weeks are finally over!! YAY! Now i can get back to regular times, and get back on a regular schedule around the house. And, i can start blogging again, hehehe.

We managed to cut our list of 10 baby names each down to 5 names each, and then we combined those lists into one big list. It's getting harder and harder. But each week we're going to cut at least 2 names off our list, until we finally can agree on a name...hopefully before the baby gets here. It would be nice to know a bit ahead of time what her name will be, but i'm not totally sure that will happen!

We're going to take our tour of the hospital tonight. We get to see pretty much where everything will happen, and what it's all like. From the rooms to the food to the nursery. I've very excited, and nervous at the same time. I can't believe it's getting so close!! Only 44 more days!

Saturday, August 16, 2008

In the Olympic Zone...

So i've been totally entranced with the Olympics. The greatest athletes in the world, all competing together, it's just amazing. I find myself watching what i can whenever i get a chance. Even if it's something i'm totally not interested in, like equestrian or power lifting, i'm still glued to the tv. My favorite things to watch are the swimming, the gymnastics and the track and field/marathon. I must say though, i was totally blown away last night. Late last night before i went to bed, i watched Michael Phelps get second place...or so i thought. It was more than a photo finish, because even in the slow motion replay it looked like he lost! And all that after being behind the entire race. And then today i watched the men's 100m finals, where the winner wasn't even breathing hard! He looked like he could have ran it five more times! He's pretty much amazing! I wish i was half as good as some of these athletes.

And today we had a football scrimmage at Muncy. I was pleased with how we did. It was definately better than i thought we would look. I know that a scrimmage like today doesn't really tell you much of anything about the year to come, so i guess we'll have to wait and see. But i'm even hopeful i guess. I only have one more week of camp left (thank goodness, i'm soooooo tired), and then it's back to regular life. I feel like my days completely run together...i don't know where one ends and another begins, even WITH sleep since i feel like i'm only asleep for a few minutes and then i have to do it all over again. At least this past week was fairly cool, i'm afraid what next week will be like, since they say it's supposed to be pretty hot out all week. I'm getting some good color in the sun, but i don't want to sweat just sitting there! Heat wasn't made for pregnant people.

Next time i decide to have a baby, remind me not to be huge over the summer!

Friday, August 15, 2008

Surprise, it's me!

Yes folks, it's true, it really IS me! I know, i've been MIA lately, but i've had preseason camps all this past week and all next week too. I am there from 715am until 9pm everyday, and that doesn't include my 40 minute drive each way. Needless to say, by the time i get home at night i am totally exhausted and just crawl into bed and go to sleep. That's my life these two weeks, sleep drive work eat work eat work drive sleep...what a life!

So on the baby front, she has been very excited about being at work with me...either that or pissed off, i'm not sure which. I was sitting at my desk yesterday, and you would have thought an alien was trying to explode out through my stomach! She was kicking or punching or sprinting or something, because my whole stomach shifted and bulged out at least 2 or more inches. It lasted about 30seconds and then she was tired and took a nap. She has been kicking on and off all through camp. I don't know about anyone else, but i know i'm ready to meet her already...is it october 7th yet?!

Well, i'm off to bed now, i have a scrimmage in the morning. Hopefully i'll get a few more blogs in before camp next week. Check back often!

Monday, August 11, 2008



Well, here we are, 32 weeks. Time is still only creeping by though. Baby girl is about 16 1/2 - 17 inches long this week, and weighs about 4 pounds. She has sleep and wake cycles now, and she enjoys listening to the sounds around her. Her heartbeat is starting to slow down in preparation for birth. Baby is the size of a large jicama....and by the way, what the heck is a jicama?!?!

Here is my 32 week belly shot. I was very tired this morning, so sorry it's a bit blurry. I started camp today, and it runs for the next two weeks, so i am getting up earlier than usual and having to stay up the whole day without a nap. Baby isn't quite used to this yet, so she is learning. Hopefully it will stay cool, and the week will fly by.

Sunday, August 10, 2008

It's a nice day for a white wedding...






Yesterday my best friend got married. It was a beautiful day out, and she looked amazing. It was so nice, but the ceremony did go a bit long (especially for us preggo people that had to stand the whole time). I am posting a few pics from the wedding.



Here is Sara and I...






Here are Deanna, Sonja, Sara and I having fun...






Now that's my best friend..i've taught her well, lol..and i have good pic ideas...





I am one good photographer. I should open a buisness, lol..totally random pic...

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Look what i grew!


Look what i grew! Yes, i grew them on my own, from my very own garden! The picture is on an angle, so they look kinda small, but that's why i put my remote control next to them. I am going to cut them up and eat them today. I'm very excited that i actually got something from my garden! My thumb just might be gaining a slight greenish tint...just maybe.

Monday, August 4, 2008

Speaking of navels...

Today is week 31..yes, 31! This week, baby girl is the size of four navel oranges. She weighs about 3 3/4 pounds and is about 16 1/2 inches long. I'll find out more precise measurements tomorrow at my doctors appointment. Her belly is comparable to a Buddah belly this week because her liver is busy producing red blood cells in preperation for birth, so her buddah belly is round and hard (kind of like mommy lately, lol).




Here is my 31 week belly pic. She is starting to round out a little bit, but she still looks like half a watermelon. Her kicks are getting harder, and i can pretty much figure out where she is and what she is doing at any moment of the day. Her hiccups aren't as often anymore, but they are stronger now. I guess cuz she has less and less room every week that goes by. I'm starting to get really impatient to meet her now.

Sunday, August 3, 2008

Baby gets more...

Today we went to Babies "R" Us with my dad to buy our shower present. He insists on over-buying for us, which can be good AND bad, if that makes any sense. This time, we were with him, so we got what we wanted/needed, and not any of the extra stuff. We ended up coming home with our jogger stroller (which was what he originally said he would buy us), and also a really nice mobile (which i personally enjoy). The jogger stroller will definately get it's use by me once the warmer weather comes back next year...and the mobile will be used everyday. It's the kind that projects pictures on the wall, spins, plays music, has things for the baby to touch to entertain herself, AND it converts into a tabletop mobile for when she is starting to stand and can't have it in the crib with her anymore. It also has a remote control, so we don't even have to go in the room with her, we can control everything from the remote (which hangs on the doorknob), and that way she can lull back to sleep without us having to pick her up to soothe her everytime. I'm waiting for dark to test out the ceiling pics, i cant wait!

Friday, August 1, 2008

Eeyore fun...

Yesterday we had our online shower. For those of you i haven't told about this yet, i am a part of a group of first time parents from all over the US and Canada, and we are all due the first week of October. Well, we organized this "online" baby shower with each other, since we pretty much know each other like close friends. We all got someone else's name (like a secret santa, but we knew who had us and who we have) and we exchanged registry information. Then, we were to go to our person's registry and buy them a gift (under $25), and when you order it, it ships directly to that person's house. Then, we had to wait to open it till yesterday. Then, we all posted pics of the gift we got, and a thank you note to go along with it. It was really fun, and exciting as well. I got an Eeyore doll. The ears are crinkly and the feet each play a different note so the baby can play music and have fun. And the body is very soft and squishy, so she can sleep with it too. It's pretty big, don't let the picture fool you. It also has a hook on the back so you can attach it to a car seat, a stroller or the crib. Frank and the dogs loved it as much, if not more than i do. I hope the baby doesn't have to fight them for it, lol.
We also took the time to figure out how the carseat goes in the car. I thought it was going to be much more complicated, with the strap going here and there, and this attaching to that, and just pretty much complicated that i wouldn't want to take it out once it was put in...but surprisingly, it was very very easy! Whether you use the lapbelt or the latch system, it's very easy. So we took it out and plan to put it back in later.

Picture of the week...

Picture of the week...