We had an ultrasound done on Thursday. Everything looked good it seemed. We'll get a report from the doctor next week.
The baby seems to be measuring right on and weighing about 3 lbs 8 oz. We got a good view of the face. It looked chubby to me. We still don't know the gender, so don't ask. We all just have to wait.
I'm getting excited and ready to meet this little new person.
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Thursday, December 16, 2010
30 Weeks!
Can I just say it again. . . 30 Weeks!
I knew this was coming but holy cow it seems to have flown by. Now only 10 more weeks and we'll have a new little muffin to adore.
I am getting anxious to know the gender now. Boy? Girl? Boy? Girl? We won't know until this little one decides to come.
And boy oh boy does this baby move. I am just amazed at how much this baby bumps and rolls, that's what it feels like at least. I do hope this is not an indication of activity outside of the womb. I really need a calmer baby this time around.
I am increasingly uncomfortable. I sleep well most of the time. I am too tired not to. But it's hard to move and get up and down with Little Man. Of course he's so flexible and small, he wants me to crawl into his tent or tunnel of cushions but Mommy just doesn't move like that right now. I try to make him pick things up off the floor for me. Sometimes it works.
So on one hand I am ready to not be pregnant any more but on the other hand I am not ready for this little infant to be here yet.
I dream of what it will be like to hold a tiny little newborn again. To nurse it and rock it and change it. I also dream of how it will change our lives completely to have another child. What it will mean for Nicholas and our relationship with him. So many ups and downs. It's really best to just not think about it and let what come, come.
I had a doctor's visit today. Everything is looking good. Heartbeat was a cinch to find. They do think I am measuring a tad on the small side. But we're not really worried. I carried small with Nicholas too. However, we are doing an ultrasound next week just to check on the size of baby.
Good news: the head seems to be down. That's a relief to me because our ultrasound at 22 weeks showed the baby to be breech.
I've gained a total of 22 lbs. so we are right on track. The doctor's seem to think I am all belly. Which I suppose is a good thing.
And this baby is bumping away at me as I type this. I'll be curious to find out if the measurements show the baby to weigh more or less than average at this stage. Although I never fully trust them when they estimate, they never seem to be right.
I knew this was coming but holy cow it seems to have flown by. Now only 10 more weeks and we'll have a new little muffin to adore.
I am getting anxious to know the gender now. Boy? Girl? Boy? Girl? We won't know until this little one decides to come.
And boy oh boy does this baby move. I am just amazed at how much this baby bumps and rolls, that's what it feels like at least. I do hope this is not an indication of activity outside of the womb. I really need a calmer baby this time around.
I am increasingly uncomfortable. I sleep well most of the time. I am too tired not to. But it's hard to move and get up and down with Little Man. Of course he's so flexible and small, he wants me to crawl into his tent or tunnel of cushions but Mommy just doesn't move like that right now. I try to make him pick things up off the floor for me. Sometimes it works.
So on one hand I am ready to not be pregnant any more but on the other hand I am not ready for this little infant to be here yet.
I dream of what it will be like to hold a tiny little newborn again. To nurse it and rock it and change it. I also dream of how it will change our lives completely to have another child. What it will mean for Nicholas and our relationship with him. So many ups and downs. It's really best to just not think about it and let what come, come.
I had a doctor's visit today. Everything is looking good. Heartbeat was a cinch to find. They do think I am measuring a tad on the small side. But we're not really worried. I carried small with Nicholas too. However, we are doing an ultrasound next week just to check on the size of baby.
Good news: the head seems to be down. That's a relief to me because our ultrasound at 22 weeks showed the baby to be breech.
I've gained a total of 22 lbs. so we are right on track. The doctor's seem to think I am all belly. Which I suppose is a good thing.
And this baby is bumping away at me as I type this. I'll be curious to find out if the measurements show the baby to weigh more or less than average at this stage. Although I never fully trust them when they estimate, they never seem to be right.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Easy Beefy
I made this slow cooker beef last week. Out of it I made cheesesteak sandwiches then I used the leftover beef and juices to make a very good and simple Shepherd's Pie.
I wanted to share it all with all of you.
Here's a link to the original recipe for the slowcooker beef:
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Slow-Cooker-Italian-Beef-for-Sandwiches/Detail.aspx#
From this I made the Cheesesteak Sandwiches:
I sliced the beef and pulled it apart. Placed some on hoagie rolls. I sauteed some onions and green peppers, added those on top of the beef. Then some provolone cheese. Popped it under the broiler for just a minute or two (you have to watch it closely so it won't burn). We then dipped the sandwiches in some of the juice from the roast.
Then a few days later I made Shepherd's Pie from the leftover roast and juices.
I made a roux (take 2 tbls butter, melt in pan, add 2 tbls flour and wisk, let cook a minute or two) then wisk in the beef juices, keep wisking until thickened. Slice the beef and add to the gravy. Make mashed potatoes. Thaw some frozen vegetables. Pour the beef mixture into a baking dish, top with vegetables then potatoes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 350 for 20-30 minutes until bubbly and cheese is melted.
Wah-lah! Wonderfully delicious
I wanted to share it all with all of you.
Here's a link to the original recipe for the slowcooker beef:
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Slow-Cooker-Italian-Beef-for-Sandwiches/Detail.aspx#
From this I made the Cheesesteak Sandwiches:
I sliced the beef and pulled it apart. Placed some on hoagie rolls. I sauteed some onions and green peppers, added those on top of the beef. Then some provolone cheese. Popped it under the broiler for just a minute or two (you have to watch it closely so it won't burn). We then dipped the sandwiches in some of the juice from the roast.
Then a few days later I made Shepherd's Pie from the leftover roast and juices.
I made a roux (take 2 tbls butter, melt in pan, add 2 tbls flour and wisk, let cook a minute or two) then wisk in the beef juices, keep wisking until thickened. Slice the beef and add to the gravy. Make mashed potatoes. Thaw some frozen vegetables. Pour the beef mixture into a baking dish, top with vegetables then potatoes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 350 for 20-30 minutes until bubbly and cheese is melted.
Wah-lah! Wonderfully delicious
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