Born November 27, 2012 at 12:15 p.m.
7 pounds, 14 ounces
Photos by Amy Edgerton, taken when Rosalie was 11 days old.
Friday, December 14, 2012
Sunday, October 21, 2012
At 35 weeks I...
1. I'm still not sleeping more than 3 hours a night on average. Thursday night, I got 5 hours, and it was glorious.
2. I had 6 contractions Saturday, each lasting only a few seconds, but came about with absolutely no warning.
3. Am getting nauseated at night. Not NEARLY as bad as earlier in pregnancy.
4. Celebrated our 5 year wedding anniversary by taking maternity pictures, taking a nap, eating at Provino's, and taking a painting class at Masterpiece Mixers.
5. Panicked that the nursery is no where near ready, and began organizing what we have. We are so blessed to have 2 showers on the calendar in November.
6. Was told the baby has dropped. I could have told you that as well, since I'm having a lot more pressure lower nowadays.
7. Am getting anxious and excited about finding out if Baby Wood is a Rosalie Ponder or Britton Christopher. So much so that part of me is tempted to call the doctor and just give in, but I won't.
8. Am getting terrified of delivery. I feel like every other woman is perfectly capable of delivering a child except me, which I know is ridiculous and irrational, but I can't help but be terrified.
9. Have not even started writing my sub. plans for maternity leave. The contractions I had this weekend kicked my rear into gear, though, and I will be staying late at work to complete them this week. I'm thankful that I was told I could make 3 weeks' worth of plans, but given that I (and Lauren, and Jeremy, and Mom, and others) think he/she will demand arriving prior to November 23, I will plan for a week before Thanksgiving as well. I'm hoping to make it to 38 weeks.
10. Am planning on celebrating Lauren and Chris' wedding day on November 3. I will be baking an apple crisp, gluten free of course.
11. Am continuing to witness how wonderful Jer is with all of his support. I feel like he is also a little nervous, but he is mostly excited. I was packing the diaper bag today, and opened the pack of diapers to add some to the bag. I showed him how small they were- it was quite the realization that I am pregnant, AND baby is on his/her way any day now. I feel like physically, I am for sure 35 weeks along, but mentally, maybe 12 weeks.
1. I'm still not sleeping more than 3 hours a night on average. Thursday night, I got 5 hours, and it was glorious.
2. I had 6 contractions Saturday, each lasting only a few seconds, but came about with absolutely no warning.
3. Am getting nauseated at night. Not NEARLY as bad as earlier in pregnancy.
4. Celebrated our 5 year wedding anniversary by taking maternity pictures, taking a nap, eating at Provino's, and taking a painting class at Masterpiece Mixers.
5. Panicked that the nursery is no where near ready, and began organizing what we have. We are so blessed to have 2 showers on the calendar in November.
6. Was told the baby has dropped. I could have told you that as well, since I'm having a lot more pressure lower nowadays.
7. Am getting anxious and excited about finding out if Baby Wood is a Rosalie Ponder or Britton Christopher. So much so that part of me is tempted to call the doctor and just give in, but I won't.
8. Am getting terrified of delivery. I feel like every other woman is perfectly capable of delivering a child except me, which I know is ridiculous and irrational, but I can't help but be terrified.
9. Have not even started writing my sub. plans for maternity leave. The contractions I had this weekend kicked my rear into gear, though, and I will be staying late at work to complete them this week. I'm thankful that I was told I could make 3 weeks' worth of plans, but given that I (and Lauren, and Jeremy, and Mom, and others) think he/she will demand arriving prior to November 23, I will plan for a week before Thanksgiving as well. I'm hoping to make it to 38 weeks.
10. Am planning on celebrating Lauren and Chris' wedding day on November 3. I will be baking an apple crisp, gluten free of course.
11. Am continuing to witness how wonderful Jer is with all of his support. I feel like he is also a little nervous, but he is mostly excited. I was packing the diaper bag today, and opened the pack of diapers to add some to the bag. I showed him how small they were- it was quite the realization that I am pregnant, AND baby is on his/her way any day now. I feel like physically, I am for sure 35 weeks along, but mentally, maybe 12 weeks.
Monday, September 3, 2012
On August 25, my mom and sisters threw Jeremy, me, and Baby Wood a shower. We were just so blessed by everyone's presence, advice, and gifts. We played a game where you had to name the title of the nursery rhyme based on a random line from the tune. We all pretty much failed, but I actually got the highest score of 12/20 something. Afterwards, when the guests left, Lindsay taught me how to fix my hair like the styles I've pinned on Pinterest. She's a pro; I'm a work-in-progress. Below is Lindsay, Lauren, Ji Eun, and me.
September 3, 2012
Fort Yargo State Park
Jeremy and I rented a canoe and explored the lake for about an hour, then went on a short walk. I'm about 28.5 weeks pregnant here.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
A little update
Pregnancy Update: Almost 27 Weeks
1. Washing my feet, painting my toes, anything of that nature, is getting a little difficult. Not because of lack of flexibility, no, but because of the baby. That's right. I'm in full blown maternity clothes...sort of...loose dresses work fine, but the maternity pants are still quite big. I just deal. I told Jer half jokingly last night, "My feet may be smelling for the next 2.5 months." Jer promptly volunteered to wash them for me. That's love. :)
2. Anytime you wish to give me vanilla frozen yogurt with mini M&Ms, I will take it. Don't even bother with regular sized M&Ms.
3. Baby Wood is kicking up a storm on a regular schedule, for the most part. Best times to feel/see: Early morning before getting out of bed, after breakfast, after lunch, around 4:00ish, around dinner, and while I'm laying down getting tired for bed at night.
4. Speaking of bedtime, I usually get a good 5-6 hours of sleep, wake up, can't get comfortable, maybe fall back asleep before having to get up at 6:20 for work. This kid must be training me.
5. Nausea has tried coming back, but hopefully, I've moved past it. Backpain is practically constant...to be expected, I suppose.
6. I am so excited mentally to get stuff done: The window sills need cleaning before fall, disinfecting all surfaces inside, getting together things to donate to a battered women's and children's shelter, Christmas shopping, buying a recliner for the nursery, cleaning/organizing/fixing up the nursery, finding an eco-friendly mop (our old one started smoking last week...), and just the regular house maintenance. The thing is, by the time I get home from a 9-10 hour work day, I'm exhausted. So...none of these things have been done yet. Jer has been wonderful, but he threw his back out and can't move much, so that's out.
7. We're pretty sure we found a sitter for Baby Wood for when I return from maternity leave. I attended the Leave Meeting for the county, and if the baby comes on time, November 23, then I would return to work on January 18, for an 8 week leave period. The sitter is from our church, works at the church nursery, has 2 children of her own, and based on briefly meeting her once at a Girls' Night and our phone conversation this afternoon, I'm thinking she will fit in quite nicely. We still need to meet some more, nail down some details, etc., but she comes highly recommended from another friend, so it's looking promising.
8. I'm still occasionally having some problems with low blood pressure and blood sugar. I feel like I've been eating fine, but after my last episode earlier this week, the doctor said I'm not eating enough or as frequently as I should, even if I don't feel hungry. This means I now have a desk drawer filled with applesauce, almonds, crackers, and a blueberry Nutrigrain bar. Hopefully this lasts. :) It's a little difficult to adjust myself to eat when I'm not feeling hungry, but I follow orders. :)
In other news...
Jeremy's birthday was August 20. He took the day off work, ran some errands, and later we went to Provino's for dinner with Mom and Lindsay, then a Gwinnett Braves game just down the road. A friend from church snagged a suite from work for the Alaska mission team folks and their families, so we got in for free, plus free food. Oh, and, as always, a fly ball tried to kill me. Even from a suite. Never fails. I made a lemon blueberry cake (from scratch!) with whipped cream topping for his birthday cake, which we all shared at dinner and the game. I got the recipe from Pinterest, and it was fabulous. :) I also got him a few random things- new bookbag (he takes one every trip, near or far, and as a result, it has several holes and the zipper broke, so I got him a new one), a new journal to use at his next mission trip (TBD), Airheads, pair of shorts he desperately needed, and Backpacker magazine.
School for me has been slowly improving. I'm not used to 3rd grade behaviors yet, and there is definitely some tension and low morale amongst the teachers with all the new county and local changes, but things are better than the first week for sure. We are almost finished with the third week, and it's better, because now I am actually teaching some things. :)
When things around the house look a little more put together, I'll post some pictures. We've been doing some rearranging of furniture to accommodate Grandpa Clark's bed and such, so things are still in minor disarray.
1. Washing my feet, painting my toes, anything of that nature, is getting a little difficult. Not because of lack of flexibility, no, but because of the baby. That's right. I'm in full blown maternity clothes...sort of...loose dresses work fine, but the maternity pants are still quite big. I just deal. I told Jer half jokingly last night, "My feet may be smelling for the next 2.5 months." Jer promptly volunteered to wash them for me. That's love. :)
2. Anytime you wish to give me vanilla frozen yogurt with mini M&Ms, I will take it. Don't even bother with regular sized M&Ms.
3. Baby Wood is kicking up a storm on a regular schedule, for the most part. Best times to feel/see: Early morning before getting out of bed, after breakfast, after lunch, around 4:00ish, around dinner, and while I'm laying down getting tired for bed at night.
4. Speaking of bedtime, I usually get a good 5-6 hours of sleep, wake up, can't get comfortable, maybe fall back asleep before having to get up at 6:20 for work. This kid must be training me.
5. Nausea has tried coming back, but hopefully, I've moved past it. Backpain is practically constant...to be expected, I suppose.
6. I am so excited mentally to get stuff done: The window sills need cleaning before fall, disinfecting all surfaces inside, getting together things to donate to a battered women's and children's shelter, Christmas shopping, buying a recliner for the nursery, cleaning/organizing/fixing up the nursery, finding an eco-friendly mop (our old one started smoking last week...), and just the regular house maintenance. The thing is, by the time I get home from a 9-10 hour work day, I'm exhausted. So...none of these things have been done yet. Jer has been wonderful, but he threw his back out and can't move much, so that's out.
7. We're pretty sure we found a sitter for Baby Wood for when I return from maternity leave. I attended the Leave Meeting for the county, and if the baby comes on time, November 23, then I would return to work on January 18, for an 8 week leave period. The sitter is from our church, works at the church nursery, has 2 children of her own, and based on briefly meeting her once at a Girls' Night and our phone conversation this afternoon, I'm thinking she will fit in quite nicely. We still need to meet some more, nail down some details, etc., but she comes highly recommended from another friend, so it's looking promising.
8. I'm still occasionally having some problems with low blood pressure and blood sugar. I feel like I've been eating fine, but after my last episode earlier this week, the doctor said I'm not eating enough or as frequently as I should, even if I don't feel hungry. This means I now have a desk drawer filled with applesauce, almonds, crackers, and a blueberry Nutrigrain bar. Hopefully this lasts. :) It's a little difficult to adjust myself to eat when I'm not feeling hungry, but I follow orders. :)
In other news...
Jeremy's birthday was August 20. He took the day off work, ran some errands, and later we went to Provino's for dinner with Mom and Lindsay, then a Gwinnett Braves game just down the road. A friend from church snagged a suite from work for the Alaska mission team folks and their families, so we got in for free, plus free food. Oh, and, as always, a fly ball tried to kill me. Even from a suite. Never fails. I made a lemon blueberry cake (from scratch!) with whipped cream topping for his birthday cake, which we all shared at dinner and the game. I got the recipe from Pinterest, and it was fabulous. :) I also got him a few random things- new bookbag (he takes one every trip, near or far, and as a result, it has several holes and the zipper broke, so I got him a new one), a new journal to use at his next mission trip (TBD), Airheads, pair of shorts he desperately needed, and Backpacker magazine.
School for me has been slowly improving. I'm not used to 3rd grade behaviors yet, and there is definitely some tension and low morale amongst the teachers with all the new county and local changes, but things are better than the first week for sure. We are almost finished with the third week, and it's better, because now I am actually teaching some things. :)
When things around the house look a little more put together, I'll post some pictures. We've been doing some rearranging of furniture to accommodate Grandpa Clark's bed and such, so things are still in minor disarray.
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Random Life Update
I am just over 22 weeks pregnant, and for the last several weeks, I've been waiting (impatiently) for that boost of energy everyone kept telling me about. Well, I believe I found it today. I ran some errands and ended up reupholstering our 4 kitchen chairs. (If the camera worked I would post pictures.) Afterwards, I lounged around and took a nap. Turns out, energy boosts take a lot out of a person. I've also been planning tiny house projects, getting ideas mainly from Pinterest. For example, I pretty pumped about trying out a new stain remover on the carpets, thanks to Powder and Ghirardelli's "accidents." I'll also be working on converting the guest room into a queen guest room, and our office into an office/full guest room. This really excites me. Plus, I get to shop for queen bedding at the online discount stores. :)
Next week is my last week of summer. :( Now that I've found my energy, I'm a little bummed, BUT, ready to get on with the school year to see just exactly what I'm up against with these new third graders. Enrichment camp went well (glad it's over), and I was able to set up my room, so I'm feeling pretty prepared- well, as much as I can be.
Jeremy will be busy in the coming weeks. He's participating in an officiating camp, quick trip to Michigan to pick up the new furniture we're inheriting, and then life at the restaurant and hopefully the fire department.
Next week is my last week of summer. :( Now that I've found my energy, I'm a little bummed, BUT, ready to get on with the school year to see just exactly what I'm up against with these new third graders. Enrichment camp went well (glad it's over), and I was able to set up my room, so I'm feeling pretty prepared- well, as much as I can be.
Jeremy will be busy in the coming weeks. He's participating in an officiating camp, quick trip to Michigan to pick up the new furniture we're inheriting, and then life at the restaurant and hopefully the fire department.
Sunday, June 17, 2012
Jeremy will be heading to Alaska on a mission trip through our church, Cross Point. Prayers are appreciated. His team will be boating to a fishing camp each day to learn from the locals, visit, and share the Gospel. We both went a few years ago, and I was amazed that in the United States, a developed country, (not to mention Anchorage- a large city) there were so many people who had literally never heard the word "Jesus" or "Bible." Specific things to pray for include: the team's guidance, safety, and upfront yet gentle calling to share with these locals, where alcoholism and domestic violence prevails, not to mention incredible depression and poverty.
As for me, I start teaching enrichment camp tomorrow. I'm pretty pumped, since I'm first leading a unit on solar robotics, then ending with magnetism and magnetic sculptures. I'm hoping to also set up my new classroom after camp hours, just because during actual preplanning they fill our time with tons of meetings, plus I will be too big to lift much or really move a lot of furniture. My schedule looks pretty nice and allows me to be home around 2:00 each day- plenty of time for a trip to the pool or nap. Let me know if you want to join me!
Pregnancy update: If any of you know how to get rid of constant nightmares through the night, let me know. I will try anything. The books all say that nightmares are more prevalent during pregnancy, but it's becoming quite ridiculous, and prevents me from getting real sleep, which promotes fabulous headaches and migraines. At just over 17 weeks, I don't feel the baby move yet, although it should be any day now, since he/she (and we won't find out until it pops out) is constantly moving, according to heart dopplers and ultrasounds- so much so that they have a hard time finding a good picture and heart beat. When they do find these things, everything looks great- the Lord is weaving together a perfect and wonderfully made marathon runner? Soccer player? Gymnast?
As for me, I start teaching enrichment camp tomorrow. I'm pretty pumped, since I'm first leading a unit on solar robotics, then ending with magnetism and magnetic sculptures. I'm hoping to also set up my new classroom after camp hours, just because during actual preplanning they fill our time with tons of meetings, plus I will be too big to lift much or really move a lot of furniture. My schedule looks pretty nice and allows me to be home around 2:00 each day- plenty of time for a trip to the pool or nap. Let me know if you want to join me!
Pregnancy update: If any of you know how to get rid of constant nightmares through the night, let me know. I will try anything. The books all say that nightmares are more prevalent during pregnancy, but it's becoming quite ridiculous, and prevents me from getting real sleep, which promotes fabulous headaches and migraines. At just over 17 weeks, I don't feel the baby move yet, although it should be any day now, since he/she (and we won't find out until it pops out) is constantly moving, according to heart dopplers and ultrasounds- so much so that they have a hard time finding a good picture and heart beat. When they do find these things, everything looks great- the Lord is weaving together a perfect and wonderfully made marathon runner? Soccer player? Gymnast?
Friday, May 18, 2012
It's been nearly half a year since my last post, and we've been quite busy. School is winding down with only 3 days left with the students, but then 2 days of post planning. I've been transferred to teach 3rd grade, still at my current school, and am now in the middle of packing up 5 years worth of teaching materials to move to my new classroom. The upside? I get a room with a view! The playground, that is. Now, we will be able to tell when it's raining. :)
After preplanning, Jeremy and I are traveling to Michigan to see that side of the family, which we are thrilled about.
I'd been praying for a new job opportunity for Jer, and low and behold, several weeks ago, he was laid off from his office job. Blessing in disguise, really, since now, he just passed the physical test of becoming a fire fighter. Soon, he will have a basic education test, and finally an interview to determine if he is right for the position.
Lastly, we are excited to announce publicly that we are expecting our first Baby Wood! He/she (and we won't know until the arrival) is due November 23.
After preplanning, Jeremy and I are traveling to Michigan to see that side of the family, which we are thrilled about.
I'd been praying for a new job opportunity for Jer, and low and behold, several weeks ago, he was laid off from his office job. Blessing in disguise, really, since now, he just passed the physical test of becoming a fire fighter. Soon, he will have a basic education test, and finally an interview to determine if he is right for the position.
Lastly, we are excited to announce publicly that we are expecting our first Baby Wood! He/she (and we won't know until the arrival) is due November 23.
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