Summer has finally arrived in UT. This last week was solidly in the upper 80's and low 90's--yesterday was 93 and sunny and today hit 91 and sunny. Luckily it's a dry heat;)
So far, I've managed to stay cool (even during the day) without running the air conditioning. A woman from our neighborhood stopped by yesterday afternoon as Pete and I were hanging out on the front porch--she asked if we were running our air conditioning (the front door was wide open). I said "No, it hasn't really been hot enough", and with a look of surprise/disbelief she said that "Well, you must be miserable then!". Actually, no! I'm definitely warmer than normal, but even preggo, I still love the heat--must be my African blood! Plus, we're fortunate that in the evenings as the sun sets, all the cool air sinks down and runs out of the canyons just east of us and creates the most amazing natural air conditioning--as I write this, the temp has dropped down to 71 at the house (a 20 degree drop!). So, we just throw open all the windows, and the house cools down beautifully for sleeping:)
We've been doing lots to get ready for Baby Thunder's arrival. Right now, Pete and I are a little more than halfway though our Hypnobirthing natural childbirth technique class. We didn't know what to expect, but have really been enjoying it. Taught by a local doula (birth assistant), the class focuses on using hypnosis and focused breathing techniques to manage my comfort level during birth (they never refer to pain). The idea that the method is built on is that birthing is a natural process that should be dictated by the reflex of the mother's body. So, instead of Lamaze-like structured breathing and pushing, I've learned how to do breathing that builds on the "natural expulsive reflex" of my body. It's pretty cool stuff:) Plus, Pete has turned out to be quite a champ at putting me "under"--it's his deep, soothing voice:) The added bonus is that because I have not been sleeping well at all lately (can't get comfy), my time in hypnosis is fantastic for helping me feel at least a little more refreshed!
What else have we been doing? Well, the nursery is finally ready. Clothes are washed and put away. We're just about set for cloth diapers--there's one more set on the way, and then everything will be washed and ready to go! We recently ordered the neatest travel "crib" for Baby T--you can check it out at www.mytravelingbuddy.com. It's the Phil and Ted's Travel Cot--total packed weight is 6 lbs and collapses down into a small, easy to carry stuff sack that is perfect for any type of travel. We're pretty stoked about it!!! The one thing pending is the stroller--we've decided on using slings for most out and about (ie the Farmer's Market/grocery store) and the stroller will be the sport oriented Chariot brand. It's a better fit for us. We know what we want, we just need to order it now:) Other than that, the basics are ready to go. It's now just the waiting game! :)
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Monday, June 9, 2008
What Happened to May?!?! Warp Speed!
Ok, it's been a while since we've posted. Perhaps that would lead you to think that there's not really much going on worth talking about, but really, that is the farthest from the truth! The month of May was packed--from Florida, to Mother's Day, a trip back to Wisco for the baby shower, all kinds of goings on at work, and endless baby prep at home. I can't believe how fast time is flying by!!!
The trip back to WI for the baby shower was a blast! Held over Memorial Day Weekend, Addie (sis-in-law) and Eileen (Pete's mom) hosted the event for us--lots of family and friends joined us for the afternoon, and we were lucky enough to receive many beautiful, useful, and generous gifts from everyone. Addie, (who is also pregnant and probably used up a week's worth of energy running around organizing everything!) of course, thought of everything! Coloring books for the kids , a name game to help us with our name indecision, and beer-filled baby bottles for the menfolk! :) Who could ask for more at a shower?!
Unbelievably, that trip home was my last Kat (mid-wife) approved travel---I am now far enough along and preggo looking enough that air hosts/hostess seem to be a bit nervous as they see me board the plane:) And, maybe they are right... The trip back to SLC was a tough one--it was a growing day for me (I tend to grow in spurts about 12 hrs long that are very achy, tight, and exhausting) and we had about 4.5 hrs of uncomfortable flying and a jaunt through the Minneapolis airport. Finally arriving home and being able to go lay in my own bed was a beautiful thing that day:)
But, rest assured that I have done everything in my power to make sure that Baby Thunder embodies the same wanderlust as his/her Momma! In 7.5 Months, Baby T has been to:
Unbelievably, that trip home was my last Kat (mid-wife) approved travel---I am now far enough along and preggo looking enough that air hosts/hostess seem to be a bit nervous as they see me board the plane:) And, maybe they are right... The trip back to SLC was a tough one--it was a growing day for me (I tend to grow in spurts about 12 hrs long that are very achy, tight, and exhausting) and we had about 4.5 hrs of uncomfortable flying and a jaunt through the Minneapolis airport. Finally arriving home and being able to go lay in my own bed was a beautiful thing that day:)
But, rest assured that I have done everything in my power to make sure that Baby Thunder embodies the same wanderlust as his/her Momma! In 7.5 Months, Baby T has been to:
- Backcountry camping in UT's Red Rocks Country
- Tucson, Arizona
- Georgia (2 times)
- Wisconsin (2 times)
- Up and down Central California Coast
- Las Vegas
- Anna Maria Island, Florida
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