Disney Trip
May 12, 2008
Oh my, we had such a great time at Disney. We were there for 12 hours!! I know. Crazy. But we had an awesome time. And we’re so proud of Emmy because she behaved so well…
She hardly slept though, poor Emmy. But she got to see a lot of neat things. And she loved the SpectroMagic Parade (parade at night). She was amazed. Anyhow, our over all experience was great. Taking an 8 month old baby to Disney was a piece of cake…lol.
Some highlights:
Rides Emery rode:
Pirates of the Caribbean (she slept through it)
Swiss Family Treehouse
It’s a small world (my favorite)
Snow White’s Scary Adventure
Winnie the Pooh (so sad she missed it. she slept through it)
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
Monster’s Inc. Laugh Floor (our favorite. so fun)
(There were much more rides she could ride on like Dumbo, but uh, I said no way)
Parades:
Disney Dreams Come True Parade
SpectroMagic Parade
Wishes Fireworks
Good Things:
Water (it was sooooo hot)
Baby Care Center (awesome)
And now, some pictures:
In the ride “It’s a small world”
Inside Minnie Mouse’s kitchen
Until next time Disney!!!
To read more about our trip and to see more pictures go to Under the Chuppa
web.mac
May 7, 2008
7 Month Update…
May 5, 2008
Emery Grace will turn 32 weeks this Thursday!!
It’s amazing to see how time flies. It’s a bitter sweet feeling though. We are so excited to see her grow, but sad because it goes by so quickly. Any how. Here is an update on Emmy.
- She’s crawling so much. I would say that 80% of the time, she’s on the floor. (if not sleeping) About a month ago we bought her a rug / fabric thing from Ikea so she can play on. She started off playing there most of the time. Not anymore. lol. She follows us everywhere!
- Since she’s been crawling, her favorite spots in the house are the bookcase in the living room where she destroys the dvd’s. The kitchen where she plays with her shadow. lol. And behind the couch where she tries to stand up.
- The other day I was making myself a sandwich and she was in the living room. I went to sit in the couch and I freaked out because she wasn’t there. She usually crawls to her play room. But this time I found her in the office by Michael’s guitar. She’s exploring the place.
- She loves to eat. We started off with jar food. Now she eats “mommy’s homemade food”. I started making her baby food last week. A little tedious but atleast I know exactly what she’s eating. Organic of course. Her favorite: carrots, peas, sweet potato, pears, bananas. I’ll be adding some new veggies to her menu this month.
- Michael and I sing a lot to her. Her favorites are: “Hukapele” from the Backyardigans. And a song which I don’t know the title to. But it goes, “come Josephine, in my flying machine…”
- She’s dancing! Tonight in group Michael was playing the guitar and Magdy the jimbe and Emery started dancing. They would stop playing. And she would stop dancing. They play again. And she danced again. And so on. Really funny.
Gosh, she’s doing so much. I can’t even write it all. But that’s a little idea of what she’s doing friends. I’ll keep updating….
Next Weekend
May 4, 2008
Well, I am super excited about next weekend! We’re going to Disney World!!! The happiest place on earth…lol…
We will be taking this trip for three reasons:
One. We will be celebrating our two year marriage anniversary. Last year for our one year anniversary / babymoon, we went on a cruise to the Bahamas. And we promised we will try to do something special every year.
Two. We will be celebrating my first Mother’s Day! I think I deserve a little time away from my home.
And Three. We will be taking Emery on her first vacation. This means a lot to us because we will be spending this trip alone with her. Like most of you know, we will be trying this summer to get pregnant again and it’s really special and important to us to take Emmy somewhere alone. You know, before the three or four kids come along…We’re also really excited to take Emmy because she’s so visual. She loves looking at people. She’s so interested in things. And she’s learning so much. We are looking forward to seeing her smile while she rides “It’s a small world”….
So that’s what we are looking forward to. In a not so bright note, things have been ok here in Cape Coral. We received some sad news from our good friend here in Cape Coral on Wednesday. And then some more bad news for Michael on Friday. I am sure he’ll share it later on. So if you can, please remember to pray for us. God is really testing us.
Thank you. And I promise to post some pictures of Emery at Disney!!
4.28.08
April 28, 2008
Wow, today Michael and I celebrate our two year anniversary!
We are so blessed to be where we are right now. These past two years have been amazing and the most precious thing has been the birth of our daughter. We are truly blessed and excited for what’s to come.
Thank you all that have shared with us. We love you!
6 months
April 9, 2008
Here are some pictures of my daughter Emery Grace at 6 months.
Eating Time
April 2, 2008
I am so happy with our new dining table!
Modern. Simple. Clean. Cheap.
These are our dining chairs.
And this is our table. (but with silver legs and much bigger. lol.)
Oh I’m so happy. Come by any time and eat with us!
bought at Ikea
Maternity
April 2, 2008
Oh how I loved being pregnant.
Just wanted to share this beautiful picture taken of me by my good friends Naty and Bryan.
Click NBPhotographix for more!
But I Want Drugs
March 27, 2008
I have been reading a lot about natural births. And though you friends know that we want to get pregnant again in the summer (june, july) it’s never too early to prepare. Once again.
So I have been talking to Michael and this time, I have decided to have a water birth. Natural. No drugs. No epidural. Yes I know, it’s insane, but it’s what I think is best for my baby. My Body. And my recovery.
Most of you know I gave birth at a hospital, and had an epidural. But if I could do things all over again. I would choose differently. I came upon this article posted on Pushed Birth’s Blog and is exactly what happened to me. And appearently what happens to 1 out of 3 women. I was given an epidural at 3 cent dilated. My water was broken for me. I was given Pitocin. Emery’s heart rate went really low. I almost ended up having a C-section. And I had an episiotomy. (worst thing ever)
This time around I want to avoid all that. Give birth naturally, the way it was intended.
So here’s the article. Enjoy.
But I Want Drugs.
What you probably want is to avoid pain. Epidural anesthesia is by far the most effective pain relief option during labor. But while it eliminates pain on the front end, it may cause more on the back end.
Here’s an example. You get the epidural and all the labor pains go away. The epidural slows down contractions, so they give you Pitocin to speed things back up. Soon it’s time to push. The nurse lowers the bed and has you put your feet in stirrups, with your knees up. She watches the monitor, and when a contraction hits, she tells you to hold your breath and push until your face turns purple. You can’t really feel what’s going on, just pressure, and after several pushes the baby finally comes out squawling — you did it! “Second-degree laceration,” you hear the doctor say. Or worse, you hear, “Let’s repair the episiotomy.” Because you couldn’t feel how you were pushing, and because your provider had you flat on your back and put no counterpressure on your perineum, you tore (or were cut, or were cut and tore some more.) Or even worse, they needed to use a vacuum or forceps to supplement your pushing and get the baby out. And you will now be stitched. If the anesthesiologist did a good job, you still don’t feel a thing. But just wait. When that epidural wears off and you feel those stitches down there — OUCH! Many women have said that recovering from stitches is worse than the labor itself. You can’t sit, you’re afraid to poop, and sex hurts for months.
Here’s another common scenario: you get the epidural, contractions slow down, they pump up the Pitocin, break your water, and 6 hours later the baby just isn’t descending, and his heart rate is dipping. Epidurals contribute to what’s called “malpositioning” of the baby. And when this happens, the recourse is often a cesarean section. Again, you probably won’t feel much during the surgery, but then the drugs will wear off. The recovery can be grueling. Your abs have been severed, and without those muscles it will be difficult to even pick up your babe. If you’re the 1 in 5 who contract an infection post-surgery, the pain and nastiness will be even worse.
The bottom line is that childbirth is a huge physical act that involves pain for most who experience it. But the pain of labor, it turns out, is important. It is hormonally tied to healthy labor progress. If you take away the pain, you may take away the progress, which requires intervention that can cause harm (and more pain!). Your doc/friend/mother-in-law may be saying, “Don’t be a hero, get the epidural!” But this isn’t about heroics, this is about protecting your body. It may turn out that after hours of labor and every other trick in the bag, an epidural is just what it takes to facilitate the baby’s debut. But research suggests it’s best left as the serious medical intervention it is — taken when really needed.
That’s not to say that women who shoo away the anesthesiologist don’t need help getting through the pain — massage, a deep warm tub, a shower, hypnosis, and relaxation techniques can all help. Most importantly, you need to be able to move your body. What you don’t need is to be stuck in a situation with access to none of these options, or in a hospital bed with an electronic fetal monitor tying you down and a Pitocin drip in your vein. Indeed, if you’re pushed, an epidural may be the only way you can get through it. It’s nonsensical to expect a woman to labor without drugs if she’s strapped flat on her back.
That’s why it’s imperative to line up a supportive provider and atmosphere before labor starts. Women who get this kind of support are more able to stay upright, active, and in control of pushing, and are more likely to have an uncomplicated birth, an intact vagina, and a speedy recovery.
More of Emmy
March 10, 2008
I know my posts have been about my daughter lately but I am just so proud of her!
Here she is sitting ALONE!
