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If you know Jay and Rachel, you know Jay has been shamelessly searching for more blog contributors; apparently his quirky posts aren’t bringing in the traffic he’d hoped. However, being 39 weeks pregnant and a blog advocate, I chose to humor him and share my first time pregnancy experiences with you via this forum.
Let’s get to know each other first. I am Leslie Jackson - friend and co-worker of Jay and Rachel, currently expecting my first son, experiencing my first pregnancy and learning (albiet slowly) how to “prepare” for motherhood (if such a thing truly exists).
For those who’ve experienced even one pregnancy, you know that it is chock full of new discoveries - about what your body does during this “beautiful” time, about how the process works - it is simply one of those things you MUST experience to fully understand. No pregnancy experience is the same for two people, but yet we all “go through” similar adventures.
My most recent adventure was the first “exam” leading into what will soon be the end of my first pregnancy. This is an exciting step - this means you will learn how far along in the labor process you are, how close the baby is to being born, how your body is “doing its job” - its a big deal for a first timer. I expected a nice gentle “pelvic” and got more of a “check to see if the cow is pregnant” - for those of you who can recall City Slickers you know what I mean… it wasn’t as gentle as I’d hoped.
Regardless - it was quick, easy and nothing (I imagine) compared to actually giving birth - and the news was exciting. The doctor indicated I had a great “head start” and even questioned whether or not I’d make it to week 37 (note this process began 3 weeks ago). That was enough to send my husband Pat and I into sheer panic. We went home, called my parents - got them driving down from Colorado, cleaned the house, shopped for everything baby related we could possibly anticipate needing and now… we’re waiting. We’re as ready as two people can be, bags packed, car seat installed, stroller in the trunk… and sweet little baby boy is still happily nesting within my uterus. Talk about a Fire Drill.
With one week left, the anticipation is mounting. We’re happy to have more time to “prepare” but at the same time we can’t wait to meet the little guy.
Just browsing around the internet and not finding much to amuse me. Heard a loud noise in the house that I thought would wake up the little ones. Only the dog barked. Thank goodness. What would I do with the children at 1am?????
I have to state again my happiness with the softest and snugglest little blanket. It is from My Blankee and it is there shaggy. A must for our little ones.
My now 3 year old daughter used to LOVE to find the little power button and turn off the TV just as I was relaxing. That phase went away, but quickly I was reminded when our youngest who is turning 1 year old in just a few days started to play with the tv power button. UGH, not again!!! I admit I was annoyed for a good few seconds which then turned to guilt. Was she telling me to pay more attention?
That is probably doubtful but still it got me curious why both my girls seem to be able to find the smallest button on tv’s, remote controls, phones, etc. and love to push it off. I went online and learned that when a toddler pushes a button and there is a result (such as tv goes off, dad screams!), like a noise, my daughter is learning about cause and effect.
Supposedly doing this on her own also teaches self confidence. A few web sites I found actually encouraged letting your child be the button pusher. I was not so keen into promoting this, sort of cute the 1st time, annoying trait. Instead I got creative and gave her a toy that had buttons that made noise. This seemed to at least distract my youngest, well at least for me to watch a few minutes of CSI.
Hi I am a grandmother of 2 beautiful granddaughters. I love to find them and buy them wonderful clothes and cute baby products. I will post unique products I find that I think you may enjoy.
