Friday, February 17, 2012

Dear Miss M....

Holy Moly I was so worried my impatient and restless lil girl was going to make her appearance 3 months early! What a crazy two weeks it has been and after 4 days getting to know the nurses and doctors in the Women & Family unit at the hospital, Mommy is finally feeling like herself again- and you are staying put!

On Sunday January 29th, Mommy went into the hospital soooo sick and in pain! They admitted me because they didn't know what was causing the problems. Regardless of my nausea, pain, vomiting, or restlessness, you were JUST FINE. My onry lil bug gave the nurses such a hard time! They put the monitors on my tummy to check your heart rate, but you took advantage of the attention to show off your kicks and spins you've been practicing in there! You made it nearly impossible for them to get their 20 minutes of monitoring in- something we've started warning people about! You got a little angry during the ultrasound as well, moving and grooving to your own little beats.... but we didn't really make you mad until we had to have an MRI done to check on Mommy's abdomen. They didn't know if my pain was associated with my kidney or my appendix, so in we went! You didn't like the large device I was strapped into, the movement of the machine, the position I had to be in, and most definitely the sounds! Those loud clanks and thumps were driving you NUTS in there, huh? You were angry for a while after it ended, and didn't bother letting me know!
We also underwent our first surgery together little girl! The doctors thought Mommy's pain was being caused by a kidney stone that blocking and irritating my urethra, so into the OR we went... You had a nurse with you the whole time- monitoring you while Mommy was under...and you did wonderfully! Mommy was so nervous and worried about you the whole time and you were the first question on my mind when I came to.
Mommy's had a bad couple of weeks with the pain and discomfort from the surgery- but feeling like herself again. I've officially decided that Daddy and I need to be ready for you to come out early- because you just seem to be causing all kinds of chaos in there!
8 weeks. That's what Mommy's decided that she's going to plan on. There's so much to do and hopefully in the next week or so, Daddy and I can really buckle down and get started on your room.... Auntie Bridgett's started planning your first party! We've moved up potential dates for your shower just to be sure Mommy's not in the hospital the day we should be celebrating! Maybe you'll be your Daddy's birthday present? I'd be okay with that. :) I can't wait to meet you little Bug. Everything we've gone through- the pain and scares, the hospital stay and time off from work- it's hard and confusing, but will be so worth it when I get to meet your beautiful little face! The months have been going by so fast, and I know that these next weeks will too! If you will just wait long enough for us to get through a few things- maternity pictures, showers, finishing your nursery, preparing all the supplies and stuff you're gonna need- then I'll be ready to meet you.
Just be patient little bug!

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

The List...

4:30am.
Seems like a great time to be lying wide awake in bed creating the project list of everything I would like to get done before Baby M arrives in May, right? Unfortunately, I'm not talking just the baby room project list....
There are a few random things around the house I've been putting off for a while now- but I would LOVE to tackle it all before I'm distracted by all that baby awesomeness.... I think lists are so rewarding when you're able to cross stuff off, so here it goes. Baby M's nursery list first....
PAINT WALLS
INSTALL BEADBOARD
BUILD SHELF/ SHELVES
PAINT OR WALLPAPER CLOSET
CLEAN OR REPLACE CARPET
REPAINT BASEBOARDS AND DOOR
INSTALL NEW LIGHT
INSTALL SMALL CLOSET LIGHT
PURCHASE CHANGING PAD
PURCHASE CRIB
PURCHASE DRESSER
- IF NEEDED, BUILD CHANGING PAD FRAME FOR DRESSER
PURCHASE OR RE-COVER CHAIR
OTTOMAN?
TRUNK- REPLACE INSIDE/ CLEAN AND SEAL OUTSIDE
WINDOW- CREATE CURTAINS/ PURCHASE ROD 
CREATE CRIBSKIRT
CREATE OR PURCHASE CRIBSHEETS
CREATE PILLOWS
CREATE CHANGING PAD COVER
CREATE FABRIC BUNTING
CREATE BUNTING- LACE DOILIES DIY
LAMP- DIY PROJECT FOR SHADE & BASE
SEALER ON WIRE BASKETS & BIRDCAGES?
QUILT/BLANKET- PURCHASE? MOMS?

Ugh.... I feel like this list might grow. I know there are things I'm missing off of this list....and I already have an idea of small details I want to make/ purchase that I'm not going to list out in detail... but just know there's more. So here's a beginning list for the rest of the house. Sorry Mr. M- it's a never ending battle with this girl! 


MASTER BEDROOM:
 DUVET
CURTAINS
PILLOWS
CHAIR
MIRROR
 DETAILS OVER BED
FRAMED PRINT

MASTER BATHROOM:
SHOWER DOOR
WINDOW TREATMENT
CLEAN UP PAINT MISTAKES

LIVING ROOM:
CROWN MOLDING
REDO MANTLE DETAILS
REFINISH CHAIR (IF NOT USED IN NURSERY)
SIDEBOARD TABLE & BRING IN DOOR
MOVE BOOKSHELF
CURTAINS
THROW PILLOWS FOR COUCH
TV STAND (?)
REPAINT FRONT DOOR- INSIDE AND OUTSIDE


MAIN LEVEL HALF BATH:
FINISH PAINTING
WINDOW TREATMENT
MIRROR


KITCHEN:
REFINISH CABINETS
ADD BACKSPLASH
ADD CABINET KNOBS
SIMPLIFY ABOVE CABINETS
WINDOW TREATMENT
REFINISH DINING FURNITURE
SHELVING ABOVE DINING TABLE


UPSTAIRS SPARE BATHROOM:
REDO CABINET FINISH
CLEAN UP PAINT MISTAKES
NEW SHOWER CURTAIN & BATHMAT


RANDOM:
REDO SHELVING IN LAUNDRY CLOSET
CLEAN ALL CARPETS
CLEAN/REPAINT ALL BASEBOARDS
CLEAN ALL WINDOW BLINDS
CLEAN/REPAINT ALL WINDOW TRIM
FINISH BASEMENT BATHROOM PAINTING & DETAILS
BASEMENT LIVING SPACE (?) - MOVE METAL TABLE DOWN


See... told you he deserves some sympathy... and this is just all of the stuff floating around in my mind this am! I'm sure this list will be added to as I start on projects.... nothing like adding more before you finish! 
98 days. Think we can do it? I'm hoping I'll be able to wrangle family members to help with some of this stuff... we'll just have to see who loves me...