Yup, that's right.... the nausea is going away! I want to scream it from the roof tops! I do get small bouts of it from time to time (usually around bedtime) but I am feeling SO much better. However, as the nausea goes away, my appetite is in full force. I ate a ridiculous amount already today - and I know I'll be hungry again in a little while. I remember this from my pregnancy with Matthew - starting in the 2nd trimester. I couldn't fill myself up! On Saturday, my parents made this huge Irish feast.... I ate a ton... and then ate a delicious homeade chocolate cake that my sister brought....and seriously, I was not full when I was done. I kind of felt out of place as our guests talked about the food coma they were in, and I could've eaten more! Right before bedtime, everyone was talking about how full they still were, and all I could say was "Yeah, not me. I'm hungry again."
I am greatful that I'm starting to enjoy food again. I missed it terribly!
Oh, and did I mention that I think Drew is having those "Daddy pregnancy symptoms" right along with me? Last night, he was eating Oreos in bed at 10:30pm because he felt hungry (He usually NEVER eats past 8:30). He has also had backaches, headaches... among other things that I won't detail for you. :-) I call them sympathy pains....
I'm almost 14 and a half weeks now... Yesterday I recieved my first pregnancy comment from a complete stranger in Target. I was waiting in line to check out and a man in his mid-30's asked "if you don't mind me asking, how far along are you?" I looked up and smiled and said "Almost 4 months." He congratulated me and we both went about our business. Must have been the form fitting maternity shirt I was wearing.... but people are starting to notice the Baby Z BUMP! Woot!
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
28 years old!
28 years seems like a lot, doesn't it?
It sounds so much older than 27... and in 2 years, I'll be (gasp!) 30! In January when we got our positive pregnancy test, I did the math, and figured out that the week of my birthday would also be the week I jump to the second trimester. And I said to myself, and even wrote in my journal that all I wanted for my birthday was to get through the 1st trimester and have a healthy pregnancy. Thus far, my wish has come true, and for that I am SO thankful.
I'm spending the evening with my two favorite boys which is exacly what I wanted. Drew is grilling some bacon wrapped filets tonight (my meat adversions are slowly going away. I was able to happily cook and EAT pork chops last night - YAY!). Matthew and I are going to the store after he's done with school to pick out a birthday cake for Mommy. Matthew says that I should pick out cupcakes with basketballs on them... I was thinking green shamrocks, but we'll see. :-)
Every year on my birthday when I was growing up, my parents would cook this amazing Irish feast of corned beef, red potatoes, carrots, and cabbage (and usually topped off with ice cream cake from Dairy Queen), then a little bit of Bailey's for everyone too! They are coming down this weekend from Green Bay, and they are taking over my kitchen and cooking me my traditional birthday dinner as we celebrate together as a family. I'm really looking forward to it. I always really loved having my birthday on St. Patrick's Day - everyone is celebrating! So however you celebrate, enjoy your St. Patty's Day!
Cheers! ::clinks glass of water and pretends its some tasty green beer::
It sounds so much older than 27... and in 2 years, I'll be (gasp!) 30! In January when we got our positive pregnancy test, I did the math, and figured out that the week of my birthday would also be the week I jump to the second trimester. And I said to myself, and even wrote in my journal that all I wanted for my birthday was to get through the 1st trimester and have a healthy pregnancy. Thus far, my wish has come true, and for that I am SO thankful.
I'm spending the evening with my two favorite boys which is exacly what I wanted. Drew is grilling some bacon wrapped filets tonight (my meat adversions are slowly going away. I was able to happily cook and EAT pork chops last night - YAY!). Matthew and I are going to the store after he's done with school to pick out a birthday cake for Mommy. Matthew says that I should pick out cupcakes with basketballs on them... I was thinking green shamrocks, but we'll see. :-)
Every year on my birthday when I was growing up, my parents would cook this amazing Irish feast of corned beef, red potatoes, carrots, and cabbage (and usually topped off with ice cream cake from Dairy Queen), then a little bit of Bailey's for everyone too! They are coming down this weekend from Green Bay, and they are taking over my kitchen and cooking me my traditional birthday dinner as we celebrate together as a family. I'm really looking forward to it. I always really loved having my birthday on St. Patrick's Day - everyone is celebrating! So however you celebrate, enjoy your St. Patty's Day!
Cheers! ::clinks glass of water and pretends its some tasty green beer::
Monday, March 15, 2010
Destination Maternity
I must rave about my experience at Destination Maternity yesterday afternoon with Drew. We spent a good chunk of the afternoon at this fabulous store in Brookfield yesterday due to the fact that Drew wanted to buy me some new maternity clothes for my birthday. Taking Drew shopping is not something I look forward to... at all. I love my husband to death, but clothes shopping with him isn't something that we're "good at".
So we walk into the store and immedaitely the sales clerk asks me if I'd like some water or juice. I opted for the water. She then turns to Drew and says "and what about you, Dad, some water or juice?" With a huge grin on his face, Drew got the water too. So not only do they give beverages to soon-to-be-Mommies, they also know how important it may be to keep the Daddy's refreshed as well. (perhaps they know who will ultimately pull out the credit card?) We then proceeded to walk further into the store, and low and behold we find 4 leather chairs, parked in front of a flat screen TV turned to ESPN (They must know that on Selection Sunday, every man WANTS to be watching the NCAA's tournament matchups). With no hesitation, Drew gives me a kiss, sits himself in front of the TV (with his water and also a Men's Health magazine that the store also provided him with) and said "Have fun!" So, I'm thinking "SCORE! Drew is occupied while I wander about the hundreds of maternity clothes trying to find my perfect present. "
Every time a clerk saw me carrying something around, they immediately took it and put it in a dressing room, leaving me hands-free while I browsed. It was completely stress-free shopping! Even if Matthew had been there with us, they had a play area there with a TV turned to Nickelodeon.
As I tried on, Drew moved himself to be right outside my dressing room so he could give me his input - which was so helpful since I'm so indecisive when it comes to shopping for clothes for myself. By the end of the afternoon, we walked out with the most comfortable pair of maternity jeans (ever.), and a couple shirts.... Shopping day was a success! And honestly I owe alot of it to how wonderful Destination Maternity is and how they cater to growing families, and not just the growing Mommies. I'll definately be going back there in the near future for some more clothes.
Afterwards I got treated to a Sunday night dinner out at a really good restaurant where I ate BBQ ribs, mashed potatoes and turtle cheesecake.
My birthday week is off to a GREAT start....
So we walk into the store and immedaitely the sales clerk asks me if I'd like some water or juice. I opted for the water. She then turns to Drew and says "and what about you, Dad, some water or juice?" With a huge grin on his face, Drew got the water too. So not only do they give beverages to soon-to-be-Mommies, they also know how important it may be to keep the Daddy's refreshed as well. (perhaps they know who will ultimately pull out the credit card?) We then proceeded to walk further into the store, and low and behold we find 4 leather chairs, parked in front of a flat screen TV turned to ESPN (They must know that on Selection Sunday, every man WANTS to be watching the NCAA's tournament matchups). With no hesitation, Drew gives me a kiss, sits himself in front of the TV (with his water and also a Men's Health magazine that the store also provided him with) and said "Have fun!" So, I'm thinking "SCORE! Drew is occupied while I wander about the hundreds of maternity clothes trying to find my perfect present. "
Every time a clerk saw me carrying something around, they immediately took it and put it in a dressing room, leaving me hands-free while I browsed. It was completely stress-free shopping! Even if Matthew had been there with us, they had a play area there with a TV turned to Nickelodeon.
As I tried on, Drew moved himself to be right outside my dressing room so he could give me his input - which was so helpful since I'm so indecisive when it comes to shopping for clothes for myself. By the end of the afternoon, we walked out with the most comfortable pair of maternity jeans (ever.), and a couple shirts.... Shopping day was a success! And honestly I owe alot of it to how wonderful Destination Maternity is and how they cater to growing families, and not just the growing Mommies. I'll definately be going back there in the near future for some more clothes.
Afterwards I got treated to a Sunday night dinner out at a really good restaurant where I ate BBQ ribs, mashed potatoes and turtle cheesecake.
My birthday week is off to a GREAT start....
Thursday, March 11, 2010
A new journey has begun...
On a cold Friday morning in early January, I headed to the bathroom. A few minutes later, this is what we saw...
That's right! We did it! We've created a life - a new life that will be brought into this world sometime in mid-September (Right around Drew's birthday - perhaps he will share his birthday with his son/daughter?)
We are ecstatic, and I truly feel so blessed to be able to get pregnant so easily. The thing that worried me this time, was having an uneventful pregnancy. With having a miscarriage this past summer, there isn't a day that goes by where I don't worry. Every day since my positive pregnancy test, I pray. I pray to God and thank Him for the life that he has given me to grow. I pray that my little one is growing healthy and strong. And thus far, my prayers have been answered. I'm nearly 13 weeks along, and Baby Z (or "Jellybean" as Nanny has nicknamed him/her) has been growing perfectly - and just recently, I've felt tiny little baby kicks and jabs. I know it's super early, but I was reassured by my Doctor that a 2nd time mom, who is of a healthy weight can certainly feel her baby move right at the end of the 1st trimester. I remember those first kicks of Matthew's and this feels just like those - but I just can't believe how early on it is! Those feelings are very exciting, and also very reassuring too. i'm looking forward to those days when Drew and Matthew can feel the kicks too. I think it will certainly make it more "real" for them.
Below are some of Baby's first pictures from our earliest ultrasounds.
Baby at 6 weeks.
Baby at 8 weeks.
This past Tuesday, we had our 12 week appointment and we heard our baby's heartbeat for the first time. I seriously think that it is the most glorious sound, ever. Heartrate was in the 150's, which is, of course, perfect.
I have been pretty sick this pregnancy. The first trimester was filled with all-day-every-day nausea, gagging when brushing my teeth, lots of food aversions, exhaustion and constant hunger (but usually cannot think of anything I WANT to eat). All of this points to a healthy pregnancy, so that thought alone has helped me get through those tough days... because I know that it's all SO worth it in the end. I'm hoping as I hop onto that 2nd trimester wagon this week, I'll start feeling better.
So now that I've updated everyone and everyone is in "the know" I'll be blogging once or twice a week with pregnancy updates... and of course how we (Matthew, Drew and I) are all doing.
That's all for now...
That's all for now...
Love from the growing Zimmerman family!
Monday, March 8, 2010
So I can blog again!
Now that our baby news is completely out, I can blog again! I was nervous to say anything (or even TRY to write about something else) until our entire family (and Drew's work) were told. I have a feeling that this blog will turn into a pregnancy blog, and then afterwards, a baby blog. I have been keeping a handwritten journal since we got our positive pregnancy test - but most of it just talks about how sick, tired and nauseous I have been feeling. Nothing too exciting, but hopefully within the next week or two, I will start getting past all the yuckiness, and be able to enjoy the growing belly! (and oh boy, is it starting to grow!) I will blog again in the next day or two...and will post all the ultrasound pics that we've had thus far. We have an appointment tomorrow, and hopefully we'll get to hear that beautfiul heart beating!
Thursday, December 31, 2009
My wishes for the new year...
As 2009 comes to a close, I am reminded of all the good (and bad) things that have occurred throughout the last year. There is much to be thankful for, but much to be forgetten. Here are my wishes for my family for the new year... the year that I'd like to think holds alot of promise.
For Me: I wish to continue to grow our family.... Ever since I was a little girl, all I wanted to be was a mom. I have a healthy, beautiful 4 year old little boy that I love more than anything, and being his mommy has been the best gift I have ever been given. I wish to grow our family this coming year. Drew and I have come a long way this past year and have grown tremendously in our marriage and I want a baby that represents the love and committment that Drew and I have together. I also wish that I continue to have strength as I try to maintain a working relationship with Matthew's Dad and step-mom. It's not easy, but I've been told that I have incredible resilience in how I handle that entire situation. I wish for that resilience to continue.
For Drew: I wish that he continues to be successful at Marquette as he FINISHES his MBA in the fall. I wish that he continues to work hard at Artisan and create a good life for us. I am greatful everyday for the gift he gives me of being able to stay home with Matthew. Our family will only benefit from his continuous hard work.
For Matthew: I wish that he continues to grow and learn as he discovers the world around him. He is so smart and has so much potential to do great things in this world as he gets older. I wish him comfort in reminding him that he is so loved by so many people.... no matter how tough it is to travel back and forth between is "2 worlds".
For my parents: I wish them peace in this new decade of great change for them. Retirement is upon them in a couple years. As is a potential move to Milwaukee. I wish them comfort in knowing that they raised me, Jake and Sara to expect nothing but what we deserve in life.... in our marriages, in our jobs, and in our lives; but that all those things take hard work, dedication and committment. As a family, we all pull through the tough times because of the values and morals they instilled upon us growing up.
For my brother, Jake: I wish him happiness in this new year. I wish him the ability to move on and to accept the things that he cannot change. I wish him the ability to recognize the great man that he is, and move forward in his life to find exactly what he is looking for.
For my sister, Sara: I wish her the patience it takes in finding the path of a career. Let her continue to set a great example for her children as she volunteers so much of her time making a difference in her community. She will only continue to do wonderful things in this world to make it a better place for all of us.
For my sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Melanie and Tony: I wish them a year of true joy as they experience the birth of their 3rd baby in June. I wish them to continue to be greatful for the wonderful children that they have been blessed with as they expand their family this year.
For my Mother and Father-in-law, Dianna and Dan: I wish them continued health and wellness in 2010. Their outlook on life has taught me to have faith and believe that there are good things ahead for us, as long as we continue to have trust in God.
For my neices (Maggie, Julia, Ella and Aurelia) & my nephew (Joe): I wish for them to truly experience all the things that make childhood and adolescence so wonderful. Those experiences will shape who they become. I wish that they continue to make our life richer and more satisfying by just being who they are. They all mean so much to me.
For all my other family members and friends: I wish that you all continue to make decisions that will truly make your life richer and more full. Live the life that you want. Don't settle for anything that you don't deserve. Create a goal, and work towards it - be proud of who you are. Love your family and friends... and know that I am greatful for each and every one of you.
Cheers to 2010! A year that holds alot of hope....
Liz
For Me: I wish to continue to grow our family.... Ever since I was a little girl, all I wanted to be was a mom. I have a healthy, beautiful 4 year old little boy that I love more than anything, and being his mommy has been the best gift I have ever been given. I wish to grow our family this coming year. Drew and I have come a long way this past year and have grown tremendously in our marriage and I want a baby that represents the love and committment that Drew and I have together. I also wish that I continue to have strength as I try to maintain a working relationship with Matthew's Dad and step-mom. It's not easy, but I've been told that I have incredible resilience in how I handle that entire situation. I wish for that resilience to continue.
For Drew: I wish that he continues to be successful at Marquette as he FINISHES his MBA in the fall. I wish that he continues to work hard at Artisan and create a good life for us. I am greatful everyday for the gift he gives me of being able to stay home with Matthew. Our family will only benefit from his continuous hard work.
For Matthew: I wish that he continues to grow and learn as he discovers the world around him. He is so smart and has so much potential to do great things in this world as he gets older. I wish him comfort in reminding him that he is so loved by so many people.... no matter how tough it is to travel back and forth between is "2 worlds".
For my parents: I wish them peace in this new decade of great change for them. Retirement is upon them in a couple years. As is a potential move to Milwaukee. I wish them comfort in knowing that they raised me, Jake and Sara to expect nothing but what we deserve in life.... in our marriages, in our jobs, and in our lives; but that all those things take hard work, dedication and committment. As a family, we all pull through the tough times because of the values and morals they instilled upon us growing up.
For my brother, Jake: I wish him happiness in this new year. I wish him the ability to move on and to accept the things that he cannot change. I wish him the ability to recognize the great man that he is, and move forward in his life to find exactly what he is looking for.
For my sister, Sara: I wish her the patience it takes in finding the path of a career. Let her continue to set a great example for her children as she volunteers so much of her time making a difference in her community. She will only continue to do wonderful things in this world to make it a better place for all of us.
For my sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Melanie and Tony: I wish them a year of true joy as they experience the birth of their 3rd baby in June. I wish them to continue to be greatful for the wonderful children that they have been blessed with as they expand their family this year.
For my Mother and Father-in-law, Dianna and Dan: I wish them continued health and wellness in 2010. Their outlook on life has taught me to have faith and believe that there are good things ahead for us, as long as we continue to have trust in God.
For my neices (Maggie, Julia, Ella and Aurelia) & my nephew (Joe): I wish for them to truly experience all the things that make childhood and adolescence so wonderful. Those experiences will shape who they become. I wish that they continue to make our life richer and more satisfying by just being who they are. They all mean so much to me.
For all my other family members and friends: I wish that you all continue to make decisions that will truly make your life richer and more full. Live the life that you want. Don't settle for anything that you don't deserve. Create a goal, and work towards it - be proud of who you are. Love your family and friends... and know that I am greatful for each and every one of you.
Cheers to 2010! A year that holds alot of hope....
Liz
Friday, December 18, 2009
Four years ago today...
I first laid eyes on my son. Today I reminisce about all of the memories I have from that day... a day that I will always cherish. From my water breaking, dealing with the pain of labor, pushing out that beautiful boy and remembering how incredibly blessed I felt that day. December 18, 2005 was the day I became a Mommy.... the best job in the world!
This morning, I looked through all of the pictures from the day he was born. I was very emotional. I cried. I smiled. Unfortuneately this year is the 2nd year in a row where I cannot spend Matthew's actual birthday with him. We had a wonderful party last weekend with all of our friends and family in Milwaukee... so there has definatley not been a lack of celebrating. Matthew is so blessed to have so many people (and families) that love him. Today is his day... and he is spending it with his Dad and step-Mom. And although it is painful to be without him today, I have to remind myself of how blessed I am to have a beautiful, healthy, smart little 4 year old son.
Drew is taking me out to dinner tonight and we are celebrating Matthew... together.
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