Hi, everyone! The story of Baby H... Phoebe!!!... will now be continued at a new blogsite:
Twinkle, Twinkle Little One- New Location
I hope to see you there! <3
Friday, July 22, 2011
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Current Events Around Your B*Day
My mom's cousin and professional photographer gave Steve and I some interesting advice when we were discussing the upcoming birth of Baby H; he told us we should take pictures of the "average" things in our life: what our house looks like, the cars we drive, our favorite foods *I might have made that one up* etc. He explained that it would be even more interesting for Baby to be able to look back on life as it was when he or she entered the world, as well as for us to remember what it was like then, too. He explained, "Everyone always has a million pictures of the baby, but not much of what the life surrounding baby was like."
Therefore, in addition to taking those pictures I want to catalog some of the events here. I hope Baby H gets a kick out of reading this someday!
Therefore, in addition to taking those pictures I want to catalog some of the events here. I hope Baby H gets a kick out of reading this someday!
Our daily life:
- Bagle, our pug, is 10 years old and Koko, our Rhodesian Ridgeback/Boxer mix is 9
- Daddy Hauser drives a dark gray Rav4 and I drive a white Honda Accord
- I'm writing this from a first floor office that displays almost all of my collection of books
- I'm currently reading Something Blue by Emily Giffin because it's a brainless, relaxing read
- Daddy and I love to watch (shamelessly): The Real Housewives of Orange County, Pregnant in Heels, and Top Chef on BravoTV as well as any home and garden show on HGTV
- The newest CDs I've been listening to lately are Adele's album 21 and a mix of Taylor Swift songs
Local/ national/ worldwide events:
- Current local weather temperatures are resulting in record-breaking highs: upper 90s this week alone
- PA Governor Corbett continues to push huge budget cuts to education resulting in many local school layoffs, thankfully not affecting me but sadly affecting a handful of close friends
- President Obama continues to create and push a controversial national health care plan
- Osama bin Laden was killed a few weeks ago in Pakistan
Entertainment:
- Teens and adults alike are eagerly anticipating the release of the last Harry Potter movie and the release of the first half of the last Twilight series movie, Breaking Dawn
- The Dave Matthews Band has taken a hiatus from straight touring during the summer for the first time in twenty years; however, caravan shows are popping up randomly at festivals throughout the summer months
- The Miami Heat and Dallas Mavericks are currently battling for NBA Championship rights: the hot name within The Heat is Lebron James
- Lady Gaga is a controversial and often talked about musical icon said to mimic the legacy created by Madonna; her current single is titled "Born This Way"
Sunday, June 5, 2011
A Prayer for Baby H
Dear Baby H,
We are in the home stretch now... the official countdown from today is 12 days until your due date. These 12 days have become even better since I made the somewhat difficult (at first) decision of having my doctor start my maternity leave a few days early. Now, instead of working until your due date and praying I don't go into labor in front of any students, I'll be at home (still grading a bit) but feeling much more relaxed overall. I think this decision is going to be best for me *and* you both! I knew I was putting way too much stress into my body during these final days, and just don't want to do that to either of us before we embark on Our Big Day.
Speaking of Our Big Day, I'd like to just offer up a little prayer for us both. Part of me feels bad that you are going to go into total shock as you leave your nice womby suite and hit the bright lights and cold air of this world! I promise that I will be holding and soothing you as soon as I can, though, and when I'm not your daddy will, and when we're not, the nurses will be. I'd like to pray that you make it through labor well, that my body is able to do its best for you- whether that means through natural labor or a C-section depending on your size (we've heard you're on the larger size...!)- and that I am able to stay focused and in one piece for you. I have been practicing my guided imagery exercises *using a DMB concert as my happy place* and breathing techniques so that I can default to these healthy options when things get a bit rough. On top of all of this, I think the sheer excitement of you and finding out who you are will also propel me forward! I pray that this is true and that I am strong enough to keep going, with whatever and however this process happens. I also pray that I will know for sure when this whole labor process starts- and not have to wait for your daddy to drive home to get me! But now I'm just probably asking too much... : )
Everything is very surreal right now. I can't believe we will meet each other soon. I hope your first moments on this earth are blessed, preparing you for a beautiful life to come.
Love,
Your Mom <3
We are in the home stretch now... the official countdown from today is 12 days until your due date. These 12 days have become even better since I made the somewhat difficult (at first) decision of having my doctor start my maternity leave a few days early. Now, instead of working until your due date and praying I don't go into labor in front of any students, I'll be at home (still grading a bit) but feeling much more relaxed overall. I think this decision is going to be best for me *and* you both! I knew I was putting way too much stress into my body during these final days, and just don't want to do that to either of us before we embark on Our Big Day.
Speaking of Our Big Day, I'd like to just offer up a little prayer for us both. Part of me feels bad that you are going to go into total shock as you leave your nice womby suite and hit the bright lights and cold air of this world! I promise that I will be holding and soothing you as soon as I can, though, and when I'm not your daddy will, and when we're not, the nurses will be. I'd like to pray that you make it through labor well, that my body is able to do its best for you- whether that means through natural labor or a C-section depending on your size (we've heard you're on the larger size...!)- and that I am able to stay focused and in one piece for you. I have been practicing my guided imagery exercises *using a DMB concert as my happy place* and breathing techniques so that I can default to these healthy options when things get a bit rough. On top of all of this, I think the sheer excitement of you and finding out who you are will also propel me forward! I pray that this is true and that I am strong enough to keep going, with whatever and however this process happens. I also pray that I will know for sure when this whole labor process starts- and not have to wait for your daddy to drive home to get me! But now I'm just probably asking too much... : )
Everything is very surreal right now. I can't believe we will meet each other soon. I hope your first moments on this earth are blessed, preparing you for a beautiful life to come.
Love,
Your Mom <3
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
We shall see...
I think it should be noted that on this past Sunday night, I had the strange urge to stay up until after ten creating a new lesson plan to use for English 12 the following day. When I finally finished it, I then decided I just had to finish the thank you notes I had been working on all weekend. I didn't go to bed until ELEVEN THIRTY!
Burst of energy? Or just a fluke? We shall see...
Then, on Monday evening, this happened:
She's been clinging to me so much lately! Random or not so much? We shall see... : )
Hang in there, Baby H! You're going to do great when your time is here.
Burst of energy? Or just a fluke? We shall see...
Then, on Monday evening, this happened:
She's been clinging to me so much lately! Random or not so much? We shall see... : )
Hang in there, Baby H! You're going to do great when your time is here.
Saturday, April 23, 2011
showers of happiness
Dear Baby H,
Today was my shower hosted by Nonnie in New York; we celebrated the upcoming births of you and your cousin, Baby T! Aunt Sheri and I loved basking in the miracles of you sweet unborn babes. We ate great food and gathered with friends and family who I haven't seen in awhile who are all so in love with you and your cousin already! The menu items that you enjoyed with me are as follows: pasta, eggplant parmesan, salt potatoes, fruit salad, caramel fudge cake, and eclair cake! You were kicking just enough after the meal to let me know we did well with the selection.
Speaking of kicking, you cracked everyone up during one of many photos when you jumped around in my belly for all to see! Other than that, though, you were not into showing off for most of the day. However, I did poke around and let a few people reach out to feel your cute little baby bum :) It's the easiest part to locate as you shift around inside of your first home!
Your aunt and I opened gifts for nearly two hours! Everyone had such wonderful gifts to give you- you are surely going to be covered in stars!! I said I hope you like stars, but I was assured for these first few months of life it really it only matters what I like- haha, so when you read back on this, know that I was pushing the stars ; ) You also gained quite the initial baby library- I just can't wait to share these books with you and see which ones become your favorites. You have classics, such as Dr. Seuss and The Little Engine that Could, as well as new ones- including a story that is so new, you've received a copy of it before it is officially bound and published, thanks to your Aunt Corinna!
Today was a wonderful day. Not only did everything look amazing, courtesy of a great team of decorators, but it felt awesome to be able to celebrate you, too. Speaking of you... so many people think YOU are a boy! They looked at me and said it's a sure thing- we shall see. : )
Well, right now I'm going to review some of the pictures from our day; I'll probably post some later.
Love you, Baby H!
Your Mama
Today was my shower hosted by Nonnie in New York; we celebrated the upcoming births of you and your cousin, Baby T! Aunt Sheri and I loved basking in the miracles of you sweet unborn babes. We ate great food and gathered with friends and family who I haven't seen in awhile who are all so in love with you and your cousin already! The menu items that you enjoyed with me are as follows: pasta, eggplant parmesan, salt potatoes, fruit salad, caramel fudge cake, and eclair cake! You were kicking just enough after the meal to let me know we did well with the selection.
Speaking of kicking, you cracked everyone up during one of many photos when you jumped around in my belly for all to see! Other than that, though, you were not into showing off for most of the day. However, I did poke around and let a few people reach out to feel your cute little baby bum :) It's the easiest part to locate as you shift around inside of your first home!
Your aunt and I opened gifts for nearly two hours! Everyone had such wonderful gifts to give you- you are surely going to be covered in stars!! I said I hope you like stars, but I was assured for these first few months of life it really it only matters what I like- haha, so when you read back on this, know that I was pushing the stars ; ) You also gained quite the initial baby library- I just can't wait to share these books with you and see which ones become your favorites. You have classics, such as Dr. Seuss and The Little Engine that Could, as well as new ones- including a story that is so new, you've received a copy of it before it is officially bound and published, thanks to your Aunt Corinna!
Today was a wonderful day. Not only did everything look amazing, courtesy of a great team of decorators, but it felt awesome to be able to celebrate you, too. Speaking of you... so many people think YOU are a boy! They looked at me and said it's a sure thing- we shall see. : )
Well, right now I'm going to review some of the pictures from our day; I'll probably post some later.
Love you, Baby H!
Your Mama
Monday, April 18, 2011
dreams
Dear Baby H,
Throughout pregnancy, I have had a few dreams about... you? I say this with a question because although I know you quite well- what you don't like me to eat, how you feel when you move, when you're asleep- I still don't know whether you are a little boy or a little girl! Therefore, I think it's worth noting the two dreams I've had about your possible identity because I'm sure it may slip my mind that I had these dreams at all once I do finally meet *you.*
During the first trimester, I had a dream where I was caring for an infant baby girl. She was super cute and in my heart of hearts, I just knew she was you, Baby H! The premise of the dream was one where I kept holding you close, but then in the blink of an eye, I'd realize you were somewhere else and have to go searching around frantically for you. The emotions in this dream were very strong, ranging from the content feeling of having you close to the panic of realizing we were apart. When I woke up, I couldn't help but think this won't be the first time I experience these same emotions in your lifetime.
Now, some people thought that since this was my first true "baby dream" that you must be a girl. However, I wasn't totally convinced because although my dreams often do reveal interesting truths, my friend who thinks I'm having a girl HAD just asked me if I'd had a dream yet about the identity of my baby. Sooo... who knows- was it the power of suggestion or are you my little girl?
As for the second significant baby dream, I had it just last night. In this dream, I am pretty sure I was in labor, although it was like the time of contractions with lots of space in between so that actually a couple of days passed in the spacious labor room amidst fam and friends. I remember wondering, "What am I having?" and then it was like I got a glimpse of you, Baby H, before I actually went through the process of giving birth to you. It was a little blonde-haired, blue-eyed boy- prob about 8 months or so- toddling toward me and SO CUTE!! I just remember being struck by how cute "you" were! That dream was very choppy so there's not too much more that I can remember, but it sure was interesting!
Just like my first dream, though, I have a feeling that this was brought on by the fact that Steve's co-worker stayed with us this weekend with his two sons. There were a lot of comments to me about "good luck if you have a boy" and the like, so I think that's why I dreamt this dream. Nevertheless, it sure will be interesting to see if any of these images resonate with the little one that you are.
Well, I'm getting tired and we need our sleep, so I am going to close this here even though I could say so much more! Tomorrow you will appear on the ultrasound screen again for us- just make sure not to flash yourself! You've done so well so far. : )
Love you, Baby H!
<3 Mama
Throughout pregnancy, I have had a few dreams about... you? I say this with a question because although I know you quite well- what you don't like me to eat, how you feel when you move, when you're asleep- I still don't know whether you are a little boy or a little girl! Therefore, I think it's worth noting the two dreams I've had about your possible identity because I'm sure it may slip my mind that I had these dreams at all once I do finally meet *you.*
During the first trimester, I had a dream where I was caring for an infant baby girl. She was super cute and in my heart of hearts, I just knew she was you, Baby H! The premise of the dream was one where I kept holding you close, but then in the blink of an eye, I'd realize you were somewhere else and have to go searching around frantically for you. The emotions in this dream were very strong, ranging from the content feeling of having you close to the panic of realizing we were apart. When I woke up, I couldn't help but think this won't be the first time I experience these same emotions in your lifetime.
Now, some people thought that since this was my first true "baby dream" that you must be a girl. However, I wasn't totally convinced because although my dreams often do reveal interesting truths, my friend who thinks I'm having a girl HAD just asked me if I'd had a dream yet about the identity of my baby. Sooo... who knows- was it the power of suggestion or are you my little girl?
As for the second significant baby dream, I had it just last night. In this dream, I am pretty sure I was in labor, although it was like the time of contractions with lots of space in between so that actually a couple of days passed in the spacious labor room amidst fam and friends. I remember wondering, "What am I having?" and then it was like I got a glimpse of you, Baby H, before I actually went through the process of giving birth to you. It was a little blonde-haired, blue-eyed boy- prob about 8 months or so- toddling toward me and SO CUTE!! I just remember being struck by how cute "you" were! That dream was very choppy so there's not too much more that I can remember, but it sure was interesting!
Just like my first dream, though, I have a feeling that this was brought on by the fact that Steve's co-worker stayed with us this weekend with his two sons. There were a lot of comments to me about "good luck if you have a boy" and the like, so I think that's why I dreamt this dream. Nevertheless, it sure will be interesting to see if any of these images resonate with the little one that you are.
Well, I'm getting tired and we need our sleep, so I am going to close this here even though I could say so much more! Tomorrow you will appear on the ultrasound screen again for us- just make sure not to flash yourself! You've done so well so far. : )
Love you, Baby H!
<3 Mama
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
the orange drink
Well, I survived the orange drink. The big question now is whether I've passed or failed!
It wasn't *quite* as bad as I thought it would be, but it definitely wasn't pleasant. I am particularly sensitive when it comes to drinking as part of preparation for a test due to the GI tests I went through during junior high. Not to mention the fact that I have never been one to chug things willingly!
However, today I urged myself on with the chugging and finished it in *four* minutes- just under the five required. The worst part was my first chug resulting in only about a sixth of the bottle being gone!! My motivation certainly wasn't, "If I finish this then I can find out if I'm banned from sweets for three months" but rather, "All in the name of Baby H..." Sort of neat how this little person was "sitting" right there with me and giving me strength!
Well, I'll be sure to give a final update when I know more about my test results tomorrow. I have a sinking feeling I'll be one of the fifty percent who fail by chance, not by sincere diabetes...
It wasn't *quite* as bad as I thought it would be, but it definitely wasn't pleasant. I am particularly sensitive when it comes to drinking as part of preparation for a test due to the GI tests I went through during junior high. Not to mention the fact that I have never been one to chug things willingly!
However, today I urged myself on with the chugging and finished it in *four* minutes- just under the five required. The worst part was my first chug resulting in only about a sixth of the bottle being gone!! My motivation certainly wasn't, "If I finish this then I can find out if I'm banned from sweets for three months" but rather, "All in the name of Baby H..." Sort of neat how this little person was "sitting" right there with me and giving me strength!
Well, I'll be sure to give a final update when I know more about my test results tomorrow. I have a sinking feeling I'll be one of the fifty percent who fail by chance, not by sincere diabetes...
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