Our sweet Skylar Madison was born January 15th, 2016! We are absolutely smitten with this child. I've decided to share her birth story here in a few different posts...and I'll share some of the fun we've been having since she came home in a couple of posts. Let's start at the beginning!
(Side note: I've sat down to write this post at least 3 times, and every time Sky has woken up and needed something...we'll see how far we get today!)
I woke up at 4 am on Thursday morning (the 14th) with contractions. I had Braxton Hicks contractions for months leading up to this, but they had definitely intensified during this particular week. This was the first time contractions had woken me out of a sleep, so I thought this might actually be it. I tried not to get too excited, because I had mentally prepared myself every day for about a month and it was never time, so I didn't want to be disappointed another day! By 5:30 when Ben's alarm went off, I knew these contractions were different. I told Ben about them, and he agreed to work from home, just in case. I spent the day resting, watching tv, making myself a new planner for 2016 (yes, I am a nerd. I love planners and I live by lists.), and timing contractions on my Pregnancy Plus app. They started out at 20 minutes apart. By 4:00 in the afternoon they were down to about 8 minutes apart, but definitely still manageable. I called the midwife somewhere in there, just to let them know what was going on. They suggested staying home, just because the contractions were still inconsistent and I could talk and walk just fine. We had to make a decision at that point, whether we were going to send Kato to the kennel, or keep him home in case this baby wasn't actually coming. Ultimately, my contractions had stalled somewhat, so we decided to keep him home. In the evening, we took Kato on a long walk. We had Sheetz for dinner, and walked again, this time to Walmart to get some supplies for Labor-Ade. (This is a hydrating beverage that the midwife suggested....fresh lemon juice, honey, lots of water, and crushed tablets of calcium). After eating and drinking the labor-ade, I took a shower. (At least the 2nd of the day...). I stayed in the shower until the water went cold, because my contractions had REALLY ramped up by then and the warm water helped. When I got out of the shower we attempted to watch the Republican Debate, but I have no idea how that went, because by that time I had to get up and move during each contraction. I was able to eat a snack, which I knew I would need if I was going to the hospital. We tried to go to bed around 11. Ben was able to sleep some but I kept having to get up and move and breathe with each contraction. I tried about a million different positions, sitting in a chair, sitting on a ball, sitting on Ben's drum stool, laying down, I really tried it all! But the only way I could be comfortable in our room was standing and leaning over the bed when the contractions came. I woke Ben around 1 am. We called the midwife and she was headed in to the hospital anyways, so she suggested to come on in, but take our time. I called my Mom and the doula, and I was able to get in a shower before we left. The doula got to our apartment as we were leaving, and agreed to follow us to the hospital. I was really afraid to get in the car because I felt like sitting and not being able to move was going to be bad. I only had 1 contraction on the way, which really felt like a movie scene. It was the middle of the night, Ben was flying down the highway, and I was trying to breathe...yeah, like a movie. :)
When we got to the hospital, we got into triage right away, and I was 3 cm dilated. The midwife was able to get us into a room really quickly. Thank goodness, because I was in some serious pain. Once we were settled in a room, I sat on a birthing ball, I think for several hours. We got my labor playlist playing which was nice. My doula was great about coaching me through each contraction, and I was SO glad she was there. By about 5 am, my contractions were really, really painful. I held Ben's hand or leaned on him, and tried to make low sounds like they were telling me to, but man, that was ROUGH. The only way to describe it is like my back was arching and I couldn't make it stop. The people around me were a great support though, reminding me how much progress I was making, and how close I was to having this baby. Eventually the midwife suggested I get in the shower. During and after the shower things just got worse. I started saying things like "I can't do this", or worse, "I'm gonna die". It sounds ridiculous now, but in the moment I really thought I was going to die from pain. They decided to go ahead and check me....and after all that I was only 5 cm. 5! It was time for an epidural. I just couldn't deal anymore. I hadn't slept in about 25 hours by this point, so it was time. I was SO afraid to get the epidural though...I knew I wouldn't be able to sit still...I kept telling Ben I didn't want to be paralyzed. (I watch too much tv and read way too many stories). He reassured me that it would be fine, and if it wasn't he would get me the most badass wheelchair ever. Love him. :)
I made it through the epidural just fine! And as it turned out, the anesthesiologist went to UofL Med School and even lived in the same apartment complex as my dear friend Melissa and I! Small world. Anyways, that guy was my BEST friend. I felt AMAZING after the epidural....
That's probably good for today...stay tuned for part 2, coming soon. :)
Monday, February 22, 2016
Friday, January 1, 2016
2015-A Reflection
The past few years I have done a reflection on this blog on what has happened over the past year, usually by month. This year was kind of a weird one, so I am going to do my 2015 reflection a little differently. I found this article on BuzzFeed, and it got me thinking, so I chose 10 of them to help me reflect on the year 2015.
1. What did you do this year that you are proud of?
I cooked a LOT of meals for our little family. I tried a lot of new meals and succeeded at most of them, which is a success in my book!
2. What were some of your favorite movies?
We saw a ton of movies this year. I really liked Inside Out & The Intern.
3. What were some of the fears you had at the beginning of the year that you overcame?
I was afraid our house would never sell. (It did). I was afraid we wouldn't be able to get what we wanted in a new house. (We are). I was afraid of how long it would take to get pregnant. (About 4 months).
4. What are the most important things you learned this year?
I learn this every year, but nothing happens the way we imagine it will. We can lay out plans and be prepared, but rarely does something happen in this life the way I think it will. We are actually calling this chapter of our life, "Things that didn't go according to plan." I learned that it's okay if things aren't the way you thought they would be, sometimes they even work out better!
5. What is your favorite photo from this year?
I could never choose just one, so here are some highlights. :)
Kato, as silly as ever.
My birthday at the vineyard
Easter, just a really great photo
My favorite photo from the epic journey across the country with my biffle
Epcot fireworks while visiting my sister at Disney
Visiting a North Carolina beach for the first time this summer.
A highlight of my entire life so far. (And we haven't even met her!)
And our new house, which is coming right along!
6. What are 5 things you want to say to the people you love?
A) I love you, more than you will ever know. B) Thank you for always loving me, even if I act like a crazy person. C) If I don't see you that often, know that you are on my mind always. D) I don't know what I did to deserve such amazing people in my life, but I am very thankful for you!
7. Where do you feel most yourself?
Alone with my hubby, or at the beach. Or both at the same time.
8. What are five things that you were hard on yourself about but would never have been hard on a friend if they were experiencing it?
Weight gain in pregnancy. I've felt super out of control with this. I can't wait for this girl to get here so I can run and feel more like myself. My major 2016 resolution is to run at least 1 competitive race each month. (Starting in March obviously.)
9. What are some things you'd like to focus on and work on in the next year?
Running. Being a good Mommy to our little one. Being a better wife.
10. What are you excited about in 2016? (This wasn't a question on the article, but I want to talk about it anyways. :) )
Our growing family-both our immediate and extended-, moving into our new house, my sister's wedding and all the festivities, and the fresh starts that a new year always brings!
Happy New Year friends and family, I hope 2016 is your best year yet!
1. What did you do this year that you are proud of?
I cooked a LOT of meals for our little family. I tried a lot of new meals and succeeded at most of them, which is a success in my book!
2. What were some of your favorite movies?
We saw a ton of movies this year. I really liked Inside Out & The Intern.
3. What were some of the fears you had at the beginning of the year that you overcame?
I was afraid our house would never sell. (It did). I was afraid we wouldn't be able to get what we wanted in a new house. (We are). I was afraid of how long it would take to get pregnant. (About 4 months).
4. What are the most important things you learned this year?
I learn this every year, but nothing happens the way we imagine it will. We can lay out plans and be prepared, but rarely does something happen in this life the way I think it will. We are actually calling this chapter of our life, "Things that didn't go according to plan." I learned that it's okay if things aren't the way you thought they would be, sometimes they even work out better!
5. What is your favorite photo from this year?
I could never choose just one, so here are some highlights. :)
Kato, as silly as ever.
My birthday at the vineyard
Easter, just a really great photo
My favorite photo from the epic journey across the country with my biffle 
Epcot fireworks while visiting my sister at Disney
Visiting a North Carolina beach for the first time this summer. 
A highlight of my entire life so far. (And we haven't even met her!)
And our new house, which is coming right along!
6. What are 5 things you want to say to the people you love?
A) I love you, more than you will ever know. B) Thank you for always loving me, even if I act like a crazy person. C) If I don't see you that often, know that you are on my mind always. D) I don't know what I did to deserve such amazing people in my life, but I am very thankful for you!
7. Where do you feel most yourself?
Alone with my hubby, or at the beach. Or both at the same time.
8. What are five things that you were hard on yourself about but would never have been hard on a friend if they were experiencing it?
Weight gain in pregnancy. I've felt super out of control with this. I can't wait for this girl to get here so I can run and feel more like myself. My major 2016 resolution is to run at least 1 competitive race each month. (Starting in March obviously.)
9. What are some things you'd like to focus on and work on in the next year?
Running. Being a good Mommy to our little one. Being a better wife.
10. What are you excited about in 2016? (This wasn't a question on the article, but I want to talk about it anyways. :) )
Our growing family-both our immediate and extended-, moving into our new house, my sister's wedding and all the festivities, and the fresh starts that a new year always brings!
Happy New Year friends and family, I hope 2016 is your best year yet!
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Blog About a Dog-Kato's Tumors
My poor Kato-Potato, or Tater Bug as we've been calling him lately, has had a really, really hard 2 weeks. I was going to wait until tomorrow to blog, after we go the vet for the millionth time, but I just want to get this out now.
The whole ordeal began back in early October when we picked him up from a few days at the kennel. We noticed he had a spot on his back right leg, that looked like maybe he had been nicked or bit by another dog. It didn't bother him, and life went on as normal. Within a month, the spot developed into this:
The whole ordeal began back in early October when we picked him up from a few days at the kennel. We noticed he had a spot on his back right leg, that looked like maybe he had been nicked or bit by another dog. It didn't bother him, and life went on as normal. Within a month, the spot developed into this:
And I think it was even bigger than that by the time we got into the vet.
My internet research told me it was a histiocytoma, a benign tumor. We went ahead and made an appointment at a vet's office down by our new house, which is an hour from where we live right now. We also wanted to get his vaccinations updated, as he was due for some in January, and well...we've got other fish to fry in January. ;). We took him in 2 weeks ago, Monday, Nov. 16. I say we, but Ben couldn't get out of work so I took him by myself. (Maybe mistake #1 looking back on it.) Kato was given his vaccinations with no issues, and was his usual bouncy, excited, loving, Boxer self, even though they were poking him all over. The vet was really concerned about the spot, especially because it had grown quickly. She wanted to take it off right away. So he was scheduled for surgery on Thursday, Nov. 19, first thing in the morning.
Silly pup did get tired at one point during the visit, and laid down. Just for a moment, until he heard someone outside the door, and then he was on full alert!
I didn't sleep at all the night before the surgery, perhaps I had a premonition, but I was just really nervous about it, and nervous about the logistics. Again, Ben couldn't miss work, and I was taking him by myself. I knew he would have to be lifted in and out after the surgery, and I knew he would probably not be as calm as he was supposed to be, because that's our Kato. He's a wild man, even after anesthesia. (Or at least he was the last time he was put under). At 7.5 months pregnant, there was just no way I was going to be lifting this 75 lb. dog in and out of the car by myself, so I was stressed about that. I was stressed about everything going okay, and stressed about what they would find.
Ben put the crate in the car in the morning before he left for work, and helped me put him in there when we were leaving. (My kangaroo/dog mix can jump up 4 feet off all fours when he's excited, but refuses to jump in the car. Yeah. He's special.) I dropped him off for surgery with no problem, other than his typical refusal to get on the scale, (again, special, special puppy dog), and then I wandered around for a few hours until I got the call from the vet's office. I had been to our house, Starbucks, and Target when I got the first call, about 2 hours after I dropped him off. They said Kato was under anesthesia and doing well, but they had found another spot, this one on a toe on his left front paw. We had no idea this was there, but gave permission for them to cut that one out too.
An hour or so later, when I had just sat down for lunch, they called and said Kato was ready to go home. I wolfed down the rest of my lunch and headed back. When I walked in to the office I could hear his typical "I'm sooo alooooonnneeee" cry from where they had him in the back. He does this cry when he's sad or lonely, and we know it immediately. They gave me post-op instructions for his leg, (keep him calm and try to keep him from moving as much as possible. Ha.), and toe, (it was wrapped up and we were given a plastic bag thing to put over it to keep it dry), and brought him back in. Thankfully they helped me get him in the car. Poor boy had a cone of shame, that was flexible so he could get in the crate. He slept the whole way home.
When we got home, I backed in to a spot so it was just a step down to the grass. I opened the crate door and Kato just stared at me. It took me a few minutes to convince him to step down from the car. Once he did, more staring and not moving. I coaxed him gently, and after about 10 minutes of "C'mon baby. Kato! C'mon sweetie, let's go inside. Come! Kato Come!", the zombie was finally in the apartment. Completely zonked out.
Just pitiful.
The rest of the evening went alright. We attempted to put him in the crate for bedtime, but the first thing he did was take off his cone. So we let him sleep in our room on that green bed in the picture. (Maybe mistake #2). He was up and down a few times during the night, mostly wanting to get on the bed with us. Sorry Potato, there's no room! And you are not allowed to jump! Eventually the night was over, and Friday morning I went to a baby appointment while Ben stayed home with Kato. We didn't trust him to stay by himself and leave his wounds alone. Friday night we took the wrap off of his foot and the incision looked great. It has looked fine and done fine ever since. The leg on the other hand.....
I took these 2 pictures a couple hours before the drama started.
The incisions were looking pretty good.
On Sunday night, Ben was at work, and I was making dinner for myself when Kato came running in the kitchen with blood running down his leg. There was blood all over the carpet where he'd been laying, all over the kitchen floor, and all over him. I freaked out, and ended up taking him to an emergency vet. (Yes, by myself again.) Because of course this is Sunday night and the regular vet is closed. I managed to keep the mess contained in car with lots of towels. At the ER they assured me that it was just fluid leaking from the incision, and not really anything to be concerned about. I just needed to keep him calm. This is laughable really, and even with sedatives, keeping him still is 100% impossible. The worst thing, they said, was keeping it off of everything. A task that has also proved totally impossible btw.
By Monday afternoon, the leaking was no better, and I had a a horrible day of cleaning up after him, so it was back to the regular vet. Kato was a good boy all day, (as he usually is, and has been every day), and just laid around. At the vet, they confirmed it was just fluid and there was nothing we could do. We could try to keep it covered, but it is a VERY hard spot to wrap or cover. Everything we do just falls off. They did give him a laser treatment, and instructed us to do warm compresses. These seem to help quite a bit. It's also a tough spot to have an incision, because it gets pulled every time he sits, walks, squats to potty, or wiggles. Which brings me to this past Friday.
*Side note*-On Tuesday, I got a voicemail about the pathology on the tumors. The big one, causing all the problems, was a histiocytoma, like I thought. Completely benign. However, the mass on his toe had come back as a Mast Cell Tumor, which is a malignant skin cancer type of tumor. Not good, but they were adamant on the voicemail that they had gotten the entire thing. I'll be asking lots more about this tomorrow. We have to be very vigilant now about any bumps or lumps we find. If we see anything, it has to be looked at right away.
Back to Friday. We had gone home for Thanksgiving, and Kato was a really good boy, the whole trip he was calm, and he was mostly calm at my parents as well. In fact, the incision was looking great by Friday morning and had scabbed over. It didn't leak at all on Thursday, so we thought a visit to Ben's mom at the pet store she works at would be fun (Mistake #3? But he loves his Nana so much and she was very happy to see him. And he was happy to see her!). We aren't sure when the scab tore, or when he popped the stitch, (maybe jumping out of the car? Maybe wiggling in the store? We will never know), but he ended up leaking all over the store. Taaaaater. He leaked the rest of the day Friday, and Saturday while my parents watched him while we were at Siegel Thanksgiving.
The frustrating thing is, he wasn't even crazy! All he has done for 2 weeks is lay on his bed. He gets up now and then to stretch, see what Momma is doing, go to the bathroom, or eat. Sure, he got wiggly on Thursday when all the people were at my parents, and walked around all day with his 2 year old (human) friend Zander, but other than that, he has been totally calm. By Sunday, the incision had completely torn open and we could see inside his leg. Back to the vet, this time in Georgetown. This proved to be worthless, they said again, it's just fluid. We don't want to close it, the fluid will build up underneath. Ben asked what we could see in there, and the response was, "Oh, that's his calf muscle." And that's how it remains today, Wednesday. The incision is torn open at the top, and we can see his calf muscle. The vet in Georgetown assured us that he would be fine until our regular vet visit Thursday, when he is scheduled to have the stitches removed. He is still on antibiotics and I think that is the only reason it's not infected.
Kato's life for the past 2 weeks.
This has been the most frustrating, expensive, and stressful ordeal with Kato so far. I feel so very sorry for this fur baby, and I feel like I can't help him. The good thing is, none of this seems to cause him any pain. It only bothers him when fluid leaks down his leg, or on to whatever blanket he is laying on. He doesn't like to lay back down on a blanket when it's been leaked on. And I don't blame him. I wash blankets and sheets 700 times a day, but that's okay. Anything for my baby to be comfortable.
Say a prayer for us tomorrow, hopefully we can get some answers about what to do. Kato needs to get better, we've got lots of exciting things coming up this month. We are going to a cabin for Christmas, that has a fenced yard where he can run and play, and we are REALLY hoping he is better by then. Plus, his little sister is going to arrive sometime in the next 6 weeks or so, (!!) and he needs to be great by then!
Sweet Kato, snuggling his sister in my belly. We love this big bouncy Boxer dog so much!
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
30 weeks...a butt-kicking
The third trimester of pregnancy is kicking. my. butt. Shoo-eee....
Weeks along:
I am 30 weeks, 3 days today, November 11. Officially in the last trimester and really feeling it's effects. It's intense.
Baby Size
Baby Girl is somewhere between 2.5 and 3 pounds, the size of a winter squash. (Which looks like a small pumpkin? This is just what my app says..).
Symptoms
I feel pretty awful these days, and just try to get through each day. And to think I still have 2 months to go! I am exhausted, and every task takes twice as long as it used to. I have to be careful to not push it with the activity level. Twice in the last week or so I have done way too much and really paid for it by being really really tired, (but I still can't sleep!) and in a lot of physical pain all over my body. I have been trying to pack our apartment, because we are moving in March, and Lord knows I won't want to (or be able to to) pack when Baby Girl is here, so I am trying to get ahead. It is not going well. I pack and clean one shelf or dresser and it puts me down for the rest of the day. Or, I've been doing grocery shopping at Trader Joe's and Walmart because it's honestly the most economical/best thing for us right now (that's drama for another post..), but grocery shopping at 2 places is the only thing I can do for the entire day. Also, I have to walk the dog really slow. This is hard for me to deal with, because I consider myself a do-er, and not being able to DO things is mentally killing me. I am learning that I need to just slow everything down, and chill when I physically feel the need to chill. It's hard, but with so much time left in the pregnancy, slowing everything down is the only option I have. Also, drinking water seems to make me feel better, so I've been doing that a lot. All you Mommies who work right up until you give birth, God Bless You. I don't know how you do it but so many of you do, so maybe I'm just missing something? Also, how does this work when you have other children around? I hope that next time I will be in better physical shape at the start of the pregnancy and maybe that will make me feel better throughout. We'll see. I kind of feel like because I didn't have morning sickness, this third trimester exhaustion/difficulty is karma for a relatively easy first trimester. Idk if pregnancy works like that, but whatevs, it feels like it. OR maybe I'm just a wimp, which is totally possible..
Movement
Little girl is really active these days, and I love it. Feeling her move is the coolest thing. I try to talk or sing to her when she's moving. I also read her some books the other day. :)I need to start counting the kicks this week. The craziest part of her moving is when I can feel it from my ribs to my hips all at once. She is the most active in the morning and in the evenings, and after I drink cold things. Her movements have gotten really strong this week!
Food/Cravings
Sugar is still my number 1 craving. I have been TRYING to eat well because I know that has a direct effect on how I feel. It's tough though, especially when I am so tired and don't feel like cooking food or going to the grocery. Lots of crockpot meals and spaghetti going on around here right now. I am trying to keep up with cooking good food, because even though the physical act of it is tough, when I'm done, (and by done I mean the meal is eaten, the dishes are done, and the kitchen is clean) I feel very satisfied and like I accomplished something. I've always felt that way about cooking a meal, so I will keep trying.
Sleep
Lack thereof. Still. Even though I am tired, I don't sleep through the night. I've accepted that I probably won't sleep for a long time-maybe ever again. My hips and back hurt a LOT at night, so I'm using 3 pillows...1 under my head, 1 that I hold, and 1 between my knees. This helps my pain a lot, although it does drive my poor husband nuts.
Maternity Clothes
I think I finally have a handle on this! I finally have enough to get me through the week without doing laundry twice. It helped that I got some clothes from my mom and mother-in-law, and I bought some clothes on a recent trip to Indianapolis. I finally have enough casual clothes for just being around the house and nicer clothes for going out. (Going out means something completely different than it did 5 years ago huh? By going out I mean-to the grocery, to Target, or the movies. Or Texas Roadhouse when we are feeling crazy..)
Classes
A new category! I've been in yoga for about 6 weeks, and I really like it. It's hard, but again, I have to remember not to push it. I think I have a friend in class too, she's nice, and just 5 weeks ahead of me. :) Yoga makes me feel pretty good, and I am feeling more prepared for birth than ever.
We also started birth class, which has been great. It's really informative and encouraging. It surprises me how much of what they say aligns with what I have been wanting and thinking about for this birth, (being in control, doing things the way I want to do them, dealing with pain, etc.). It's really a great class, and again, I am starting to feel really prepared. Woo!
Although this has been a little negative type post because I don't feel good, I really am excited to be this far along, and thank God for my good health and my baby's good health. I really can't wait to meet our girl. I can't wait to see who she looks like, figure out her personality, and see the dynamic she brings to our little family. I also can't wait to see how she interacts with her Daddy, and his reaction to her. =)
Note to self: Growing a human is really hard work, but it WILL be worth it!
Weeks along:
I am 30 weeks, 3 days today, November 11. Officially in the last trimester and really feeling it's effects. It's intense.
Baby Size
Baby Girl is somewhere between 2.5 and 3 pounds, the size of a winter squash. (Which looks like a small pumpkin? This is just what my app says..).
Symptoms
I feel pretty awful these days, and just try to get through each day. And to think I still have 2 months to go! I am exhausted, and every task takes twice as long as it used to. I have to be careful to not push it with the activity level. Twice in the last week or so I have done way too much and really paid for it by being really really tired, (but I still can't sleep!) and in a lot of physical pain all over my body. I have been trying to pack our apartment, because we are moving in March, and Lord knows I won't want to (or be able to to) pack when Baby Girl is here, so I am trying to get ahead. It is not going well. I pack and clean one shelf or dresser and it puts me down for the rest of the day. Or, I've been doing grocery shopping at Trader Joe's and Walmart because it's honestly the most economical/best thing for us right now (that's drama for another post..), but grocery shopping at 2 places is the only thing I can do for the entire day. Also, I have to walk the dog really slow. This is hard for me to deal with, because I consider myself a do-er, and not being able to DO things is mentally killing me. I am learning that I need to just slow everything down, and chill when I physically feel the need to chill. It's hard, but with so much time left in the pregnancy, slowing everything down is the only option I have. Also, drinking water seems to make me feel better, so I've been doing that a lot. All you Mommies who work right up until you give birth, God Bless You. I don't know how you do it but so many of you do, so maybe I'm just missing something? Also, how does this work when you have other children around? I hope that next time I will be in better physical shape at the start of the pregnancy and maybe that will make me feel better throughout. We'll see. I kind of feel like because I didn't have morning sickness, this third trimester exhaustion/difficulty is karma for a relatively easy first trimester. Idk if pregnancy works like that, but whatevs, it feels like it. OR maybe I'm just a wimp, which is totally possible..
Movement
Little girl is really active these days, and I love it. Feeling her move is the coolest thing. I try to talk or sing to her when she's moving. I also read her some books the other day. :)I need to start counting the kicks this week. The craziest part of her moving is when I can feel it from my ribs to my hips all at once. She is the most active in the morning and in the evenings, and after I drink cold things. Her movements have gotten really strong this week!
Food/Cravings
Sugar is still my number 1 craving. I have been TRYING to eat well because I know that has a direct effect on how I feel. It's tough though, especially when I am so tired and don't feel like cooking food or going to the grocery. Lots of crockpot meals and spaghetti going on around here right now. I am trying to keep up with cooking good food, because even though the physical act of it is tough, when I'm done, (and by done I mean the meal is eaten, the dishes are done, and the kitchen is clean) I feel very satisfied and like I accomplished something. I've always felt that way about cooking a meal, so I will keep trying.
Sleep
Lack thereof. Still. Even though I am tired, I don't sleep through the night. I've accepted that I probably won't sleep for a long time-maybe ever again. My hips and back hurt a LOT at night, so I'm using 3 pillows...1 under my head, 1 that I hold, and 1 between my knees. This helps my pain a lot, although it does drive my poor husband nuts.
Maternity Clothes
I think I finally have a handle on this! I finally have enough to get me through the week without doing laundry twice. It helped that I got some clothes from my mom and mother-in-law, and I bought some clothes on a recent trip to Indianapolis. I finally have enough casual clothes for just being around the house and nicer clothes for going out. (Going out means something completely different than it did 5 years ago huh? By going out I mean-to the grocery, to Target, or the movies. Or Texas Roadhouse when we are feeling crazy..)
Classes
A new category! I've been in yoga for about 6 weeks, and I really like it. It's hard, but again, I have to remember not to push it. I think I have a friend in class too, she's nice, and just 5 weeks ahead of me. :) Yoga makes me feel pretty good, and I am feeling more prepared for birth than ever.
We also started birth class, which has been great. It's really informative and encouraging. It surprises me how much of what they say aligns with what I have been wanting and thinking about for this birth, (being in control, doing things the way I want to do them, dealing with pain, etc.). It's really a great class, and again, I am starting to feel really prepared. Woo!
Although this has been a little negative type post because I don't feel good, I really am excited to be this far along, and thank God for my good health and my baby's good health. I really can't wait to meet our girl. I can't wait to see who she looks like, figure out her personality, and see the dynamic she brings to our little family. I also can't wait to see how she interacts with her Daddy, and his reaction to her. =)
Note to self: Growing a human is really hard work, but it WILL be worth it!
Thursday, October 1, 2015
24 Weeks!
It's been almost 2 months since I've done a baby post and update....so here it is!
Weeks Along:
Today I am 24 weeks, 4 days! Only 16 weeks to go, which is fantastic. Time seems to be going by pretty quickly!
Baby Size/Weight Gain:
The baby is the size of an eggplant this week, and my app says that baby's size will double in the next 4 weeks! As far as my weight gain...ugh I don't even want to to talk about it. I have been trying to get it under control the last few weeks, but the struggle is real. I plan on doing a 5K race at least once a month in 2016, to be sure to get this baby weight off. Running is the best way I know how/the most realistic way for me to get good exercise, and the only way I will run is if I have something to train for, so that's my plan. I am banking on that right now because that scale number is truly terrifying. Oh, and this week I started a prenatal yoga class. It was great, and I didn't want to leave. Very relaxing and nice, but also kind of hard....there were a few exercises and poses that I've done before but they were much harder than they used to be. I hope yoga will be a good way to get some exercise. Also, I hope it will help with the whole birth process, because that, my friends, is scaring me. Good news: we are signed up for birth class in November at the place we will be delivering, so hopefully that will help ease both of our minds.
Symptoms:
Holy heartburn batman. Almost every day I have heartburn. It's not always severe, but it is sometimes. This week I learned that if I take 2 Tums as soon as I start to feel bad, it won't progress into the horrible stage. Dairy also helps, so more than once we have had to stop for a milkshake while we are out and about. It makes this Momma feel better k? Luckily, my dear husband understands that its just science, and I NEED it. Love him. :) Other than heartburn, I feel okay. My joints are often achy from the extra weight, and I get weird random pains in my stomach. I am hopeful yoga will help with this!
Movement/Heart Rate:
This baby is pretty active! I was told at my appointment last week that I have an anterior placenta. Apparently this is normal and nothing to be worried about, but I might not feel as much movement as someone who has a not-anterior placenta. (Posterior?). I mostly feel kicking when I first wake up, but also at other random times, like the other night at the movies. 90% of the time I feel movement on my right side. The midwife was able to tell as soon as she looked at my belly that the baby was laying on my right, which I thought was cool. My app says she can hear our voices now, and will jump if there is a loud noise. Last night she was moving around like crazy while we were just sitting on the couch, and Ben was able to feel her move! Super neat!
Food/Cravings:
Sugar. Sugar. Sugar. I need sugar all the time. It's not good. I have been eating as much fruit as I can...but it is HARD to not eat candy with every meal. And for every snack. I have been really good about not buying the Halloween candy that taunts me in every store I walk into...but at Ikea the other day I just had to have Swedish Fish. I mean..we were in Ikea! Sigh. I had a slight sugar addiction before I was pregnant, so we'll just blame it on that. I have a glucose screen next time I go to the midwife, we'll see how that goes....
Gender:
IT'S A GIRL! I honestly thought we were having a boy before the gender scan. It was awesome when we found out....the midwife didn't even say anything, she just typed "GIRL PARTS" on the screen. I said "It's a girl??!!" and Ben said "I was right!". It was an amazing moment, and I cried a little. This house is gonna be filled with bows, ruffles, pink, baby dolls, Barbies, doll houses, etc. I am absolutely thrilled. :) :) :) It is very hard not to buy every outfit I see...everything for girls is just so dang CUTE. I believe it when people say girls will break your bank!
Sleep:
Not AS terrible as it was in the first trimester...but I still wake up every night. These days I usually fall back asleep pretty quickly...in like an hour instead of 3. I do think part of my issue is my lack of activity...again, yoga should help with this. Also, the weather has finally broken and it's bearable to be outside, so Kato and I have been hitting up the greenway and walking about 2 miles at a time. I get SO worn out from that.
Maternity Clothes:
Expensive. I need more, but I feel like I have shelled out so much money already. Maternity clothes are not cheap, but literally none of my normal clothes fit. Currently I have 2 pairs of leggings that I can wear, 1 pair of capris, a couple pairs of shorts, and about 3 shirts. I did order some jeans. The only place I can find decently priced stuff is Old Navy. But I have to order it because our local Old Navy has pretty much nothing maternity. I have been wearing Ben's clothes a LOT!
Well, that's what's happening these days. We have signed a purchase agreement to build a new house, woo! It has been released for construction, but it won't be done until February, so looks like we will be bringing Baby Girl home to this apartment. We have spent a few Saturdays purging and trying to make some space for her. I will spend November deep, deep cleaning...and praying the person above us moves out before the little one arrives. Seriously, I think an elephant lives up there...I don't know how this little girl is going to sleep here with all the stomping. She probably won't sleep much anyways, (neither Momma or Daddy were good sleepers, or so our mothers tell us..) so I am mentally preparing myself for that! Good news is, we should only be here for about a month after she is born, (assuming she comes around her due date), so hopefully it will go by quickly!
Weeks Along:
Today I am 24 weeks, 4 days! Only 16 weeks to go, which is fantastic. Time seems to be going by pretty quickly!
Baby Size/Weight Gain:
The baby is the size of an eggplant this week, and my app says that baby's size will double in the next 4 weeks! As far as my weight gain...ugh I don't even want to to talk about it. I have been trying to get it under control the last few weeks, but the struggle is real. I plan on doing a 5K race at least once a month in 2016, to be sure to get this baby weight off. Running is the best way I know how/the most realistic way for me to get good exercise, and the only way I will run is if I have something to train for, so that's my plan. I am banking on that right now because that scale number is truly terrifying. Oh, and this week I started a prenatal yoga class. It was great, and I didn't want to leave. Very relaxing and nice, but also kind of hard....there were a few exercises and poses that I've done before but they were much harder than they used to be. I hope yoga will be a good way to get some exercise. Also, I hope it will help with the whole birth process, because that, my friends, is scaring me. Good news: we are signed up for birth class in November at the place we will be delivering, so hopefully that will help ease both of our minds.
Symptoms:
Holy heartburn batman. Almost every day I have heartburn. It's not always severe, but it is sometimes. This week I learned that if I take 2 Tums as soon as I start to feel bad, it won't progress into the horrible stage. Dairy also helps, so more than once we have had to stop for a milkshake while we are out and about. It makes this Momma feel better k? Luckily, my dear husband understands that its just science, and I NEED it. Love him. :) Other than heartburn, I feel okay. My joints are often achy from the extra weight, and I get weird random pains in my stomach. I am hopeful yoga will help with this!
Movement/Heart Rate:
This baby is pretty active! I was told at my appointment last week that I have an anterior placenta. Apparently this is normal and nothing to be worried about, but I might not feel as much movement as someone who has a not-anterior placenta. (Posterior?). I mostly feel kicking when I first wake up, but also at other random times, like the other night at the movies. 90% of the time I feel movement on my right side. The midwife was able to tell as soon as she looked at my belly that the baby was laying on my right, which I thought was cool. My app says she can hear our voices now, and will jump if there is a loud noise. Last night she was moving around like crazy while we were just sitting on the couch, and Ben was able to feel her move! Super neat!
Food/Cravings:
Sugar. Sugar. Sugar. I need sugar all the time. It's not good. I have been eating as much fruit as I can...but it is HARD to not eat candy with every meal. And for every snack. I have been really good about not buying the Halloween candy that taunts me in every store I walk into...but at Ikea the other day I just had to have Swedish Fish. I mean..we were in Ikea! Sigh. I had a slight sugar addiction before I was pregnant, so we'll just blame it on that. I have a glucose screen next time I go to the midwife, we'll see how that goes....
Gender:
IT'S A GIRL! I honestly thought we were having a boy before the gender scan. It was awesome when we found out....the midwife didn't even say anything, she just typed "GIRL PARTS" on the screen. I said "It's a girl??!!" and Ben said "I was right!". It was an amazing moment, and I cried a little. This house is gonna be filled with bows, ruffles, pink, baby dolls, Barbies, doll houses, etc. I am absolutely thrilled. :) :) :) It is very hard not to buy every outfit I see...everything for girls is just so dang CUTE. I believe it when people say girls will break your bank!
Sleep:
Not AS terrible as it was in the first trimester...but I still wake up every night. These days I usually fall back asleep pretty quickly...in like an hour instead of 3. I do think part of my issue is my lack of activity...again, yoga should help with this. Also, the weather has finally broken and it's bearable to be outside, so Kato and I have been hitting up the greenway and walking about 2 miles at a time. I get SO worn out from that.
Maternity Clothes:
Expensive. I need more, but I feel like I have shelled out so much money already. Maternity clothes are not cheap, but literally none of my normal clothes fit. Currently I have 2 pairs of leggings that I can wear, 1 pair of capris, a couple pairs of shorts, and about 3 shirts. I did order some jeans. The only place I can find decently priced stuff is Old Navy. But I have to order it because our local Old Navy has pretty much nothing maternity. I have been wearing Ben's clothes a LOT!
Well, that's what's happening these days. We have signed a purchase agreement to build a new house, woo! It has been released for construction, but it won't be done until February, so looks like we will be bringing Baby Girl home to this apartment. We have spent a few Saturdays purging and trying to make some space for her. I will spend November deep, deep cleaning...and praying the person above us moves out before the little one arrives. Seriously, I think an elephant lives up there...I don't know how this little girl is going to sleep here with all the stomping. She probably won't sleep much anyways, (neither Momma or Daddy were good sleepers, or so our mothers tell us..) so I am mentally preparing myself for that! Good news is, we should only be here for about a month after she is born, (assuming she comes around her due date), so hopefully it will go by quickly!
Saturday, August 8, 2015
A Baby Post!
I am SO behind on blogging. I've been a little distracted, with the whole...ya know...being pregnant thing! A very good reason to be behind I suppose. :) I've also been distracted with a family cookbook that I am re-vamping/re-writing. When it's finished I will share all about it. This post is all about Baby Siegel!! A lot of people have been asking lots of questions, which I love, so I figured I should put it all out there, in 1 post, to satisfy everyone's curiosities!!
Weeks Along
I will be 17 weeks tomorrow, August 9th!! My due date is January 17th, 2016 although as I told my mom today, my Mommy sense says we will not make it all the way to the due date. I could be completely wrong though, I know this is not up to me. :)
Baby Size/Weight Gain
I've got an awesome app, which says at 17 weeks, the baby is the size of a navel orange. Some days I don't feel pregnant at all, and other days I feel quite large. Depends on what I eat! =P I have gained 8 pounds so far. I hate that part of being pregnant. I know how important it is, and that it means baby is growing which is wonderful, but the thought of 30 pounds (the average for a woman of my BMI) on top of what I was before really terrifies me. I remind myself all the time that the important thing is the baby, and that it is growing and healthy. I can deal with my weight when Baby is here and in our arms. :)
Symptoms
In the first trimester, I didn't have real morning sickness. I only threw up once, after eating a bagel and a banana. I thought for a long time it was the bagel, but then I ate another banana about a month ago and very nearly threw up again, so I think Baby doesn't care for bananas. Sad day, cuz I really like them! Also in the first trimester, I had a real problem with smells. There were several days when the smell of countertop cleaner, the dishes, or the dog food would send me dry heaving out of the room. I also haven't been able to even LOOK at raw chicken, much less touch it to cook, but that has subsided within the last 2 weeks!
Now that I am well into the 2nd trimester, I feel really good. I have to be careful with certain foods and drinks, because heartburn can get really bad. It was really bad last night, kept me awake for a few hours actually. I have been taking Tums for heartburn but it really doesn't do anything. I need to find something else!
Movement/Heart Rate
It's still early for real movement, but I have definitely been feeling some flutters! I went to the doctor on Monday this week, and she found the heartbeat quickly, and I heard a little kick. Very cool. :)
Food/Cravings
I have had serious sweet cravings for the last 17 weeks. Okay, maybe like 14, but seriously, I want fruit or fruity candy all the time. I try to stick with the fruit, but it's hard! Rumor has it sweet cravings mean it's a girl, so we shall see. :) On that note..
Gender
Don't know yet! We will find out on the 24th. We are very excited for that appointment! I think it's a boy. Ben thinks it's a girl.
Sleep
Sucks. I can't sleep. I am up for hours and hours every night. It got better after visiting our house, (yeah still haven't closed...don't get me started on that! That is another ranting post for another day), but it's still bad. I usually wake up between 2 and 4, depending on when I go to bed. I always wake up because I have to pee, then I can't get back to sleep. It's obviously better if I don't get on my phone, but I often lay there for so long, I just get bored and give up. I should probably just get up and be productive, but...I honestly don't know what to do. I don't want to wake up Ben or the dog, which is about impossible in this little apartment. My sleeping (lack thereof) just really sucks. I guess my body is just preparing itself for motherhood.
Maternity Clothes
At the beginning of the summer, I bought a bunch of dresses in a size up, because I knew that is what I would be most comfortable in, and I could grow into them. That has worked out well. I also bought 2 pairs of shorts and 2 shirts recently. The shorts fit well, I just hate the way they look. I have not found a lot of maternity clothes that I really like, but to my surprise, I found a bunch at H&M. Who knew they had maternity clothes? I will probably be back for more this fall when the weather changes!
So that's what's going on with Mama and Baby Siegel so far! We are coming up on halfway, which is so crazy! We are really excited for this new life and new chapter, but also very anxious and feeling unprepared. Most of that is because we still live in an apartment. We are hoping to get out of here before the baby is born, but that won't be an option until the house closes. If we build a new house, it is going to be VERY close on whether it will be done before Baby is here. I am also very stressed about dear Kato's reaction to a new baby. He is a wonderful dog, very well-trained and balanced, but he is also the complete center of our household right now, and I think it's going to be a tough transition for him. If anyone has suggestions or books I could read about this, please let me know!
It's stressful, but mostly very exciting to imagine us as parents!!
Weeks Along
I will be 17 weeks tomorrow, August 9th!! My due date is January 17th, 2016 although as I told my mom today, my Mommy sense says we will not make it all the way to the due date. I could be completely wrong though, I know this is not up to me. :)
Baby Size/Weight Gain
I've got an awesome app, which says at 17 weeks, the baby is the size of a navel orange. Some days I don't feel pregnant at all, and other days I feel quite large. Depends on what I eat! =P I have gained 8 pounds so far. I hate that part of being pregnant. I know how important it is, and that it means baby is growing which is wonderful, but the thought of 30 pounds (the average for a woman of my BMI) on top of what I was before really terrifies me. I remind myself all the time that the important thing is the baby, and that it is growing and healthy. I can deal with my weight when Baby is here and in our arms. :)
Symptoms
In the first trimester, I didn't have real morning sickness. I only threw up once, after eating a bagel and a banana. I thought for a long time it was the bagel, but then I ate another banana about a month ago and very nearly threw up again, so I think Baby doesn't care for bananas. Sad day, cuz I really like them! Also in the first trimester, I had a real problem with smells. There were several days when the smell of countertop cleaner, the dishes, or the dog food would send me dry heaving out of the room. I also haven't been able to even LOOK at raw chicken, much less touch it to cook, but that has subsided within the last 2 weeks!
Now that I am well into the 2nd trimester, I feel really good. I have to be careful with certain foods and drinks, because heartburn can get really bad. It was really bad last night, kept me awake for a few hours actually. I have been taking Tums for heartburn but it really doesn't do anything. I need to find something else!
Movement/Heart Rate
It's still early for real movement, but I have definitely been feeling some flutters! I went to the doctor on Monday this week, and she found the heartbeat quickly, and I heard a little kick. Very cool. :)
Food/Cravings
I have had serious sweet cravings for the last 17 weeks. Okay, maybe like 14, but seriously, I want fruit or fruity candy all the time. I try to stick with the fruit, but it's hard! Rumor has it sweet cravings mean it's a girl, so we shall see. :) On that note..
Gender
Don't know yet! We will find out on the 24th. We are very excited for that appointment! I think it's a boy. Ben thinks it's a girl.
Sleep
Sucks. I can't sleep. I am up for hours and hours every night. It got better after visiting our house, (yeah still haven't closed...don't get me started on that! That is another ranting post for another day), but it's still bad. I usually wake up between 2 and 4, depending on when I go to bed. I always wake up because I have to pee, then I can't get back to sleep. It's obviously better if I don't get on my phone, but I often lay there for so long, I just get bored and give up. I should probably just get up and be productive, but...I honestly don't know what to do. I don't want to wake up Ben or the dog, which is about impossible in this little apartment. My sleeping (lack thereof) just really sucks. I guess my body is just preparing itself for motherhood.
Maternity Clothes
At the beginning of the summer, I bought a bunch of dresses in a size up, because I knew that is what I would be most comfortable in, and I could grow into them. That has worked out well. I also bought 2 pairs of shorts and 2 shirts recently. The shorts fit well, I just hate the way they look. I have not found a lot of maternity clothes that I really like, but to my surprise, I found a bunch at H&M. Who knew they had maternity clothes? I will probably be back for more this fall when the weather changes!
So that's what's going on with Mama and Baby Siegel so far! We are coming up on halfway, which is so crazy! We are really excited for this new life and new chapter, but also very anxious and feeling unprepared. Most of that is because we still live in an apartment. We are hoping to get out of here before the baby is born, but that won't be an option until the house closes. If we build a new house, it is going to be VERY close on whether it will be done before Baby is here. I am also very stressed about dear Kato's reaction to a new baby. He is a wonderful dog, very well-trained and balanced, but he is also the complete center of our household right now, and I think it's going to be a tough transition for him. If anyone has suggestions or books I could read about this, please let me know!
It's stressful, but mostly very exciting to imagine us as parents!!
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Pioneer Woman Wednesday #3!
I missed PWW the last few weeks because of the road trip and it's posts, so here's Pioneer Woman Wednesday number 3!
Today's Pioneer Woman Wednesday is her Fettucine Alfredo. This is probably the easiest alfredo recipe I've ever made, and I've made a lot of them. It doesn't even really seem like an alfredo recipe, because there are just so few ingredients. Sadly, I don't have any pictures of this recipe, but maybe when I make it again I will add some to this post!
After reading her recipe again I've realized I've been doing it slightly differently than she calls for, but it works just the same.
First, I melt 1/2 stick of butter (hers calls for a full stick, but I really don't need that much for just the 2 of us!), into 1/2 cup of heavy cream. (PS this recipe is not high on the healthy foods list..). As long as the butter and cream are equal parts, I think this can be adjusted for any serving size. I add a dash of pepper and some salt to it, and that's it for the sauce. I've made this recipe at least 5 times now, and every dag-gum time (currently listening to Farmer's Daughter by Rodney Atkins, I apologize for it's influence on my vocab. J/k. #sorrynotsorry), I make the sauce way too fast and have to wait 10 minutes for the pasta to cook. It doesn't seem to matter, as long as I keep stirring the sauce every now and then.
Once the pasta is cooked, I stray from her recipe just slightly. I don't measure out the parmesan, but I put in enough to cover the bottom of the bowl. Then I pour in the drained pasta. Then I pour the sauce over the top and toss with tongs, as the recipe says. I put more parmesan on top, and mix it again. Ben and I add more parmesan to our individual bowls if we think it needs it. Then it's time to dig in! This dish is SO yum, and SO quick and easy!
Overall impression of this recipe: EASY and delicious. I make it about every other week. I also love that it is versatile, you could use organic heavy cream* (see my note below about this) to make it healthier, or maybe a healthier butter, and you can definitely use any type of pasta you have around. Whole wheat, gluten free, whatever.
Challenges: There aren't any, except maybe being patient and not making the sauce too soon before the pasta is cooked. Have I mentioned in this blog that I am impatient? It's a problem.
Things I will change next time: The only thing I would do differently is to add something to it. Maybe chicken? Or peas? Or bacon? Or all of the above. That would be awesome actually, chicken, bacon, and peas with alfredo. Mmmm mmm. I might even use prosciutto because it gets so crispy and is very yummy in pasta. (I know about prosciutto because I also love Giada de Laurentis. I love the way she says prosciutto-and a ton of other words- with the Italian pronunciation.)
Do I recommend this recipe? Yeah! Especially if it is a night when you are super busy and need something quick and filling, or for company!
*I used organic heavy cream last time I made this....it tasted fine, but when I opened the carton, there was a solid block of cream. Does anyone know why? Is it the organic thing? Was it in the fridge too long? It wasn't expired, and there was liquid cream under the solid block, which is what I used. I tasted a bit of it and it tasted fine, and the recipe turned out fine. Idk why it was solid, but it was super weird!
Thanks for reading!
Today's Pioneer Woman Wednesday is her Fettucine Alfredo. This is probably the easiest alfredo recipe I've ever made, and I've made a lot of them. It doesn't even really seem like an alfredo recipe, because there are just so few ingredients. Sadly, I don't have any pictures of this recipe, but maybe when I make it again I will add some to this post!
After reading her recipe again I've realized I've been doing it slightly differently than she calls for, but it works just the same.
First, I melt 1/2 stick of butter (hers calls for a full stick, but I really don't need that much for just the 2 of us!), into 1/2 cup of heavy cream. (PS this recipe is not high on the healthy foods list..). As long as the butter and cream are equal parts, I think this can be adjusted for any serving size. I add a dash of pepper and some salt to it, and that's it for the sauce. I've made this recipe at least 5 times now, and every dag-gum time (currently listening to Farmer's Daughter by Rodney Atkins, I apologize for it's influence on my vocab. J/k. #sorrynotsorry), I make the sauce way too fast and have to wait 10 minutes for the pasta to cook. It doesn't seem to matter, as long as I keep stirring the sauce every now and then.
Once the pasta is cooked, I stray from her recipe just slightly. I don't measure out the parmesan, but I put in enough to cover the bottom of the bowl. Then I pour in the drained pasta. Then I pour the sauce over the top and toss with tongs, as the recipe says. I put more parmesan on top, and mix it again. Ben and I add more parmesan to our individual bowls if we think it needs it. Then it's time to dig in! This dish is SO yum, and SO quick and easy!
Overall impression of this recipe: EASY and delicious. I make it about every other week. I also love that it is versatile, you could use organic heavy cream* (see my note below about this) to make it healthier, or maybe a healthier butter, and you can definitely use any type of pasta you have around. Whole wheat, gluten free, whatever.
Challenges: There aren't any, except maybe being patient and not making the sauce too soon before the pasta is cooked. Have I mentioned in this blog that I am impatient? It's a problem.
Things I will change next time: The only thing I would do differently is to add something to it. Maybe chicken? Or peas? Or bacon? Or all of the above. That would be awesome actually, chicken, bacon, and peas with alfredo. Mmmm mmm. I might even use prosciutto because it gets so crispy and is very yummy in pasta. (I know about prosciutto because I also love Giada de Laurentis. I love the way she says prosciutto-and a ton of other words- with the Italian pronunciation.)
Do I recommend this recipe? Yeah! Especially if it is a night when you are super busy and need something quick and filling, or for company!
*I used organic heavy cream last time I made this....it tasted fine, but when I opened the carton, there was a solid block of cream. Does anyone know why? Is it the organic thing? Was it in the fridge too long? It wasn't expired, and there was liquid cream under the solid block, which is what I used. I tasted a bit of it and it tasted fine, and the recipe turned out fine. Idk why it was solid, but it was super weird!
Thanks for reading!
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