As of today I am 26 weeks and 5 days into pregnancy! That means only 94 more days until Baby Tinch's expected arrival! We still have so much to do to prepare and Baby T has lots more growing to do before then, but it seems a little closer every day to when we meet this little boy or girl who has been kicking me! Here are some milestones this week:
Baby T is the size of a hothouse cucumber (not sure what that is but I think it's an English cucumber without seeds...also the font color inspiration this week) or around 14 inches and weighs about 2 pounds! He/she can detect light this week and can hear outside sounds including Eric's voice! I am still feeling great for the most part, I am not sleeping as well because I have to get up to go to the bathroom at least twice during the night, some nights up to 5 times! I also continue to grow larger by the day which is still a little surreal for me but I know the large person in the mirror and on the scale is getting larger for a very good reason. I refuse to worry too much about it, as long as he or she is healthy I can adjust my body later. I also started to have Braxton Hicks contractions this week. The midwife warned me that these would start and sure enough, they did! They don't hurt really, my belly just gets super tight and kind of lop-sided looking, it's strange but not too scary because I knew to expect them!
I would post a belly pic but my camera cord is still missing somewhere in this mess of a nursery! Hopefully after this weekend full of painting and staining I will find it and the nursery will be in working order! Have a great weekend everyone!
Friday, August 26, 2011
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Graduation and Anniversary
2 blog posts in 1 day! Definately a record for this girl! A lot has happened though in the past 2 weeks, I feel the need to catch you all up!
We left the beach a day early so that we could make it back to my brother, Austin's graduation from MTSU on Saturday. I was so proud to see him get his diploma, he graduated in 4 years and is now going on to start his Masters in the fall! If you know him, you would know school has not always been his main focus, sports always took center stage at our house (still does). And he doesn't exactly have the Type A personality of his sister, but he did it in less time than most people these days and is now going on for more school! I'm so proud! Anyway all weekend we spent with family and celebrated Austin's accomplishment with a trip to the MTSU farm, he and Jill's house, a local bar, and many other food stops throughout Nashville. Sunday we celebrated at my mom's house with a homemade garden dinner and amazing cocanut cream pies! I am still full from vacation and all the celebrating!
Then on Tuesday 8-16-11, Eric and I celebrated each other! We have been married for 3 years! Sometimes it seems like yesterday that we got married, other days it seems we have been married for as long as I can remember. This year was special because it's our third and we will soon welcome a third Tinch to our family! We celebrated in a low-key kind of way after all the vacationing and celebrating, Eric cooked some delishous NY strip steaks (Baby T and I are loving beef at this moment), we also had baked potatoes, asperagus, and mushrooms. It was delish! We also had blue m&m's for desert (blue are the best, the hubs knows me well!) Every year we try to stick to the traditional anniversary gift guidelines, this year was leather for traditional and crystal/glass for the modern couple. Eric got me this beautiful leather-bound scrapbook complete with all this scrapbook stuff for me to start one for Baby T! It was a perfect gift and gives me a brand new project! I tried to stick to the guidelines but failed this year because Eric needed (wanted) a watch, I was going to get him one with a leather strap so that I would follow the rules...but decided he would like the traditional band much better so maybe next year I will stick to the guidelines a bit better... Happy Anniversary Eric!
We left the beach a day early so that we could make it back to my brother, Austin's graduation from MTSU on Saturday. I was so proud to see him get his diploma, he graduated in 4 years and is now going on to start his Masters in the fall! If you know him, you would know school has not always been his main focus, sports always took center stage at our house (still does). And he doesn't exactly have the Type A personality of his sister, but he did it in less time than most people these days and is now going on for more school! I'm so proud! Anyway all weekend we spent with family and celebrated Austin's accomplishment with a trip to the MTSU farm, he and Jill's house, a local bar, and many other food stops throughout Nashville. Sunday we celebrated at my mom's house with a homemade garden dinner and amazing cocanut cream pies! I am still full from vacation and all the celebrating!
Then on Tuesday 8-16-11, Eric and I celebrated each other! We have been married for 3 years! Sometimes it seems like yesterday that we got married, other days it seems we have been married for as long as I can remember. This year was special because it's our third and we will soon welcome a third Tinch to our family! We celebrated in a low-key kind of way after all the vacationing and celebrating, Eric cooked some delishous NY strip steaks (Baby T and I are loving beef at this moment), we also had baked potatoes, asperagus, and mushrooms. It was delish! We also had blue m&m's for desert (blue are the best, the hubs knows me well!) Every year we try to stick to the traditional anniversary gift guidelines, this year was leather for traditional and crystal/glass for the modern couple. Eric got me this beautiful leather-bound scrapbook complete with all this scrapbook stuff for me to start one for Baby T! It was a perfect gift and gives me a brand new project! I tried to stick to the guidelines but failed this year because Eric needed (wanted) a watch, I was going to get him one with a leather strap so that I would follow the rules...but decided he would like the traditional band much better so maybe next year I will stick to the guidelines a bit better... Happy Anniversary Eric!
The Beach
The beach was lovely! I can not currently find my camera/computer connector cord so you will have to believe me without picture proof. We went to the 30-A (that's what the locals, and very cool people like myself call it ;), last year we stayed in Rosemary Beach and this year we stayed on the opposite side (closer to Destin) in Santa Rosa Beach. Daddy and Gail rented this awesome house (complete with an elevator) and we got to see the entire Texas crew, as well as my Grandparents from PA and cousins Kane and Kennedy. For the most part I relaxed, went to the beach daily, read, shopped a little, and ate a lot! Definitely my style pregnancy vacation. Eric on the other hand had a more adventurous vacation, he went fishing, played golf, and attempted skim boarding (really wish I had pics of that). We also made sure to visit some of our favorite places from last year, Summer Kitchen Cafe, the Donut Truck in Alys Beach, and Red Bar all made our list of favorites. We really love that area, there is so much to do yet you can be as relaxed as you wish. It was also great to see everyone and catch up! It's hard to believe this time next year we will have a nine-month-old along with us!
We had a great time but are glad to be back home to continue preparing for Baby T's arrival, we still have soooo much to do before we are ready.... Hopefully I will find the cord in my mess of an office and post vacay pics soon!
P.S. Grandpa, please notice the text color in your honor!
We had a great time but are glad to be back home to continue preparing for Baby T's arrival, we still have soooo much to do before we are ready.... Hopefully I will find the cord in my mess of an office and post vacay pics soon!
P.S. Grandpa, please notice the text color in your honor!
Friday, August 5, 2011
To Do:
I got called off work today!! I had requested off, so that I could spend the day packing for our beach trip and getting the condo ready for visitors the following weekend but...so far other to do's have been calling me this morning. From the first day we found out we were pregnant, the to do list started, since then we have made some decisions yet still no where near ready for our sweet Baby T to come home! So in an effort to get all my thoughts down in one place and pat myself on the back for things that are done here is the on-going list in progress for Baby T's arrival:
1. Choose OB/midwife- done! I love the Vandy midwives so far, and my primary midwife is wonderful!
2. Find Pediatrician- not done, please send suggestions! Vandy insurance is a bonus!
3. Find wonderful child care center for when I return to work- I am shocked to say this is done! My wonderful mother (childcare guru) helped us find the perfect center for our needs. We have a spot really close to Eric's work in Franklin and we are on the waitlist at Vandy, I am so thankful this is done!!!! Thanks mom!
4. Nursery- not done...in progress
a. re-finish furniture from when I was a baby ;) - in progress, Eric has stripped all of it, now we have to pick the perfect stain color to match the crib
b. choose neutral paint and actually paint-I think the choosing is done, we are going to go with a light grey, I think it will be perfect with any bedding!
c. buy a crib- done! I love the espresso color wood we chose!
d. choose bedding/accent colors- not done, we need a gender to choose this....16 more weeks....
e. talk Eric into wainscoting the room ;)- also in progress....
5. Sign-up and attend class/educate ourselves:
a. Birth class- I signed up yesterday!
b. Breastfeeding class- scheduled
c. Hospital Tour- also scheduled
d. Buy books/read everything we can on how to be first time parents!!- again, suggestions are welcome in this department!
6. Choose a name- in progress, names are tough! I bought a book with 60,000 names, we have been through it a few times and we have a few we both like but it is such a huge decision!! I want whatever we choose to: be unique, but not too unique, pronounceable by any future teacher/kid, strong enough to be President yet cute enough to suit a kid, plus I want to make sure our baby looks like their name. Hopefully we will have some choices prepared by the time we meet Baby T. Again suggestions are welcome...
I am sure there are more things I should be doing but I really do need to pack for the beach!! I think Baby T will love the waves and water as much as his/her momma and daddy! I will post when we return!
1. Choose OB/midwife- done! I love the Vandy midwives so far, and my primary midwife is wonderful!
2. Find Pediatrician- not done, please send suggestions! Vandy insurance is a bonus!
3. Find wonderful child care center for when I return to work- I am shocked to say this is done! My wonderful mother (childcare guru) helped us find the perfect center for our needs. We have a spot really close to Eric's work in Franklin and we are on the waitlist at Vandy, I am so thankful this is done!!!! Thanks mom!
4. Nursery- not done...in progress
a. re-finish furniture from when I was a baby ;) - in progress, Eric has stripped all of it, now we have to pick the perfect stain color to match the crib
b. choose neutral paint and actually paint-I think the choosing is done, we are going to go with a light grey, I think it will be perfect with any bedding!
c. buy a crib- done! I love the espresso color wood we chose!
d. choose bedding/accent colors- not done, we need a gender to choose this....16 more weeks....
e. talk Eric into wainscoting the room ;)- also in progress....
5. Sign-up and attend class/educate ourselves:
a. Birth class- I signed up yesterday!
b. Breastfeeding class- scheduled
c. Hospital Tour- also scheduled
d. Buy books/read everything we can on how to be first time parents!!- again, suggestions are welcome in this department!
6. Choose a name- in progress, names are tough! I bought a book with 60,000 names, we have been through it a few times and we have a few we both like but it is such a huge decision!! I want whatever we choose to: be unique, but not too unique, pronounceable by any future teacher/kid, strong enough to be President yet cute enough to suit a kid, plus I want to make sure our baby looks like their name. Hopefully we will have some choices prepared by the time we meet Baby T. Again suggestions are welcome...
I am sure there are more things I should be doing but I really do need to pack for the beach!! I think Baby T will love the waves and water as much as his/her momma and daddy! I will post when we return!
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Little Kicks ;)
Exciting news on the pregnancy front- I can now feel Baby Tinch's little kicks and punches! I have felt things here and there for the past few weeks but I couldn't be sure it was actually Baby T or simply just gas....plus when we went for our last ultrasound, they told us my placenta is anterior on my uterus. This is fine as far as a healthy pregnancy but she did say I may not feel movement until closer to 24 weeks because of it. The way she explained it, Baby T would basically have to kick or punch through the pillow-y placenta before I could feel it. Evidently, Baby T is growing stronger by the day because I am 100% positive he/she is consistently kicking/punching me! He/she is already getting me ready to be a mommy by waking me up in the middle of the night and very early morning. I don't mind, I like knowing he/she is in there ;) It's exciting too because Eric can even feel it! It really is a cool feeling and once again makes the pregnancy feel even more real!
In other news, my belly is growing larger by the day! Literally-by the day! Nurse friends: I can barely double-tie my contact isolation gowns now!!! Pics to come later, we are going to Florida next Saturday for a much needed vacation, I am sure there will be plenty of photo ops then!
In other news, my belly is growing larger by the day! Literally-by the day! Nurse friends: I can barely double-tie my contact isolation gowns now!!! Pics to come later, we are going to Florida next Saturday for a much needed vacation, I am sure there will be plenty of photo ops then!
Friday, July 29, 2011
Baby Shower!
This past Sunday Eric's super sweet second cousin, Jami, hosted our first baby shower! It was a duel shower for both Baby Tinch and Baby Jackson (Eric's second cousin, Jessica's baby boy to be!). We had such a great time, Jami is the best hostess/party planner I know! The food was great (BTL dip-delish!!), the cake was soooo cute (see pic below), and Baby Tinch (and parents) got some great essentials for when he/she arrives!
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| Adorable, Yummy Elephant Cake!! |
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| 1 of the 2 homemade quilts Baby T received! |
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| Caelum loved the quilt too ;) |
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| Belly shot, I'm 22 weeks, (the black dress is very forgiving). Jessica is 28 weeks! Doesn't she look great?! |
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| Baby T's Grammy and Great Grandmomma |
Thank you everyone for the wonderful gifts and for coming to the shower! Special Thanks to Jami, for all your hard work!
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Chattanooga!
We took a short weekend trip to Chattanooga this past weekend. It was so nice to get out of town for a short trip, I think we will have to plan many other weekend getaways before Baby Tinch arrives.
We drove out on Saturday morning and drove straight to Rock City. Eric had never been there and I only remember it from childhood, so I thought it would be the perfect, tourist-ee place to go first. The rocks, waterfalls and natural beauty were wonderful, but it was a lot more commercialized than I remember, still we had a great time. Here are some pics from Rock City
After Rock City, we headed down the mountain to find a place for lunch. We found a cute little bistro/bar place and had gourmet burgers on their patio with a live band playing in the background, it was lovely. Then we headed downtown to check out the aquarium. We both really like aquariums and zoos, it seems like every city we visit we have to go to one or the other. The Chattanooga Aquarium is awesome! It is separated into two parts, fresh water and salt water, and the way it's designed is perfect, you never feel like part of a cattle herd when exploring the tanks. My favorite is always the otters, I know they aren't exactly a water creature but all the good aquariums have them and they are so fun to watch ;)
After a delicious dinner (and desert!) we headed to our hotel, it was a boutique hotel called the Stone Fort Inn. It had more of a bed and breakfast feel than a hotel in the middle of the city. I took some pics of the billiard room, library, and street view of the hotel, complete with a 21 week belly.
After a gourmet breakfast at the hotel on Sunday morning we headed home from our relaxing weekend escape. We will definitely be back to Chattanooga, it's a great place to visit with or without kids!
We drove out on Saturday morning and drove straight to Rock City. Eric had never been there and I only remember it from childhood, so I thought it would be the perfect, tourist-ee place to go first. The rocks, waterfalls and natural beauty were wonderful, but it was a lot more commercialized than I remember, still we had a great time. Here are some pics from Rock City
After Rock City, we headed down the mountain to find a place for lunch. We found a cute little bistro/bar place and had gourmet burgers on their patio with a live band playing in the background, it was lovely. Then we headed downtown to check out the aquarium. We both really like aquariums and zoos, it seems like every city we visit we have to go to one or the other. The Chattanooga Aquarium is awesome! It is separated into two parts, fresh water and salt water, and the way it's designed is perfect, you never feel like part of a cattle herd when exploring the tanks. My favorite is always the otters, I know they aren't exactly a water creature but all the good aquariums have them and they are so fun to watch ;)
After a delicious dinner (and desert!) we headed to our hotel, it was a boutique hotel called the Stone Fort Inn. It had more of a bed and breakfast feel than a hotel in the middle of the city. I took some pics of the billiard room, library, and street view of the hotel, complete with a 21 week belly.
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| Billiard Room, complete with deer head |
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| Sitting room |
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| Library |
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| 21 Weeks! Baby is Growing!!! |
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