Sleep!

Being a new mom means "no sleep". This is ok until you have to go back to work, like I did last week.  Let me just say though, that is wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it was going to be.- Thank God. I checked in with Aaron once or twice a day, and the rest of the time I was busy getting my feet wet and back in the saddle.  I think, in all reality, the transition was a little harder for Aaron than for me.  I think he was pretty pooped, and overwhelmed.  I think it was Wednesday when I came home and he said "There was so many things I wanted to do today, but I just didn't know when [Elijah] was going to cry, so I did nothing". HAHAHA I just had to laugh.  I think he has the hang of it now.  Thursday he had a nice full day: They went to coffee in the morning and then the Hardware store (where any respectable father and son would go on an outing together) and then I think we went out to dinner!
Ok back to the sleep thing, because I just have to share with you how proud I am of myself and my son!  Of the last 12 nights we have had 7 nights with Elijah "sleeping through the night"  Granted this does NOT mean that he slept 10 hours or even eight for that fact, but 5-6 hours!  That is an accomplishment!  If I can wake up at 4 or 5 am not not 2 or 3 am AND 5 am, I am a happy camper!  The real accomplishment though was this weekend when E slept 11-5 two nights in a row without me having to get up to even re-swaddle him!
And just when I thought we had a routine down and this kid would sleep through the night EVERY night....he woke up at 3:15 am this morning- bright eyed and bushy tailed and decided that he was going to stay up and coo to himself until 4:30- UGH!

Back to Work!

Well ladies and Gentlemen, it's that time.  10 weeks (8 with Elijah and 2 prior to his arrival) have flown by.  I knew it would come fast, but I couldn't fathom just how fast they really would be.  The most scary thing is that Elijah is 2 months old (well Thursday he will be, but in weeks he is 2 months today- Friday)!  They say when you have kids time seems to fly even faster, well they are right!  Now it's only 8 months until he is one year!  UGH! Let's not think about that, I am really enjoying him as a baby!

So.  Back to Work.  This comes with a ton of emotions.  Some excitement, for stepping back in to life prior to Elijah, but mostly discontentment.  I knew it would be difficult to go back to work and each day leading up to now I have felt that even more.  I realize that millions of women do this, but I truly wonder how it is that they do do it?

I am tired, especially in the mornings (and you all know I am not a morning person) and have been dozing off for an hour or two while E sleeps. So how on earth am I going to function at work?!  Three shots of Espresso before I go in and at lunch?!  It will be as bad or worse than the first trimester of pregnancy when I would go sleep in my car during lunch break and drag my butt back in to work each afternoon wishing for my nice, warm, comfy bed!

Not only am I tired, but I don't want to miss any of Elijah's "firsts".  I got to see him smile for the first time back in May and I don't want to miss his first laugh, or crawl, or step or anything!

The best thing though is that Aaron is here to watch him.  So I know he is in good hands and that he is bonding with "daddy" which is super special.

So that is that.  I am going back to work on Monday.  Wish me luck people, I will need it!

  

I officially feel old...

I am back on the courts again, playing tennis competitively!  I can't tell you how eager I was to get the all clear from the Doctor and was ecstatic when she told me at four weeks post-baby that I could get back out there!  So I have played a total of three matches so far; won two and lost one, I'd say that is pretty darn good! 
So here is why I feel old...Last night I played against a 22 year old.  Once I beat her (HA-HA!), we chatted and she said it was nice to play someone younger (awe :)  Then she told me her age and I told her mine.  She was like "Oh you don't look that old" (That old?!) She continued "People think I am 16 and I guess that will be a compliment when I am like 30" (WHAT?! I am almost 30, broad!) "but it's not now".  Anyway... I guess the thing that really got me was the "30" comment.  When you are 22 it seems "SOOOOO OLD" but when you are 28 it seems "SOOOO YOUNG" at least, that is how I feel! haha!
Oh well, just the first of many "old" comments that I am bound to hear....I guess it is just payback for all those times I gave my parents a bad time about "how old" they were. ;)

I needed to add a picture, and this was a cool one our friend took the other night.

The Long Lost Maternity Photos

I had to wait a while to put these up, as A. I needed the disc and B. I needed to wait for the photographer to get them published on some Maternity/Baby blog.  So here are some of our fave's from the Maternity Photoshoot March 3rd 2011.  I hope you enjoy them!

P.S. Elijah's First Photo Shoot Coming Soon To http://www.demersclan.blogspot.com/. 

DeMers Family Sing Along...Play Along....something like that!

We ended our fab. mother's day over at the Family's house.  All the kids got together and started playing different instruments to fun tunes.  Tim decided he would try to play two, then three instruments at one time.  Needless to say it was fun and funny!!!  Here is a clip!

Mother's Day

Well I had my first mother's day this past Sunday!  How neat!  It really didn't feel like I was a mother, but I will come to grips with that! haha!
My Dad and Aunts and Uncles went in on a BEAUTIFUL Floral arrangement to honor me, which was so sweet!  I just had to share it, because it was that pretty!!!
Happy Mother's Day to all the Mom's out there!

Introducing Elijah Jameson

Elijah Jameson on his birthday

Well...it has been quite a while since I have been on to post anything.  I am sure you have all given up on me, but I am home now and hope to be able to put a little something up at least every few days.
I know when some of you out there had your kids, I couldn't get enough of new pictures as in a lot of cases I have had to watch your kids grow up through pictures, due to distance.  I promised myself that when I had children I would be really diligent about posting pictures.  It's definitely not that I don't have the time, it's the motivation- however, I will try my best to stand by my word!
In case you are not all that interested in seeing 50 million pictures of our child, fear not, I will reserve this blog for our family life and I have set up a whole new blog dedicated solely to Elijah- for those of you who care to see new pictures constantly! Click Here to See it: DeMersClan.blogspot.com  Make sure you subscribe to the blog so you can be notified via email when a new post goes up, that way you won't have to keep checking back.

So here are the stats on our new arrival:
Elijah Jameson DeMers
April 15th 2011
8:42 am (via C-section)
8 lbs 15 oz
20" long

P.S.- He was posted on the Le Top Blog Today if you care to check him out just click the link.  He was 3 days old in the picture on the le top blog.

P.P.S- I write for the Le Top Blog a lot and thought that you all might be interested in seeing some of the articles I have posted there- most are about my pregnancy, but there are some other fun articles in there too!  Click Here to read my articles: http://letopusa.wordpress.com/author/kristinatletop/

The Pool

Alrighty Here it is, the official Baby Pool!  So far we have two loosers, soon to be three! haha! 
No sign of contractions yet...I think it might be a quiet week, which is fine by me since it is my first week off of work!  YAY!!!!

What Would Happen If...

...You Put Kristin and Aaron together and they made a baby....  this would happen!!!!

Our mouth full of teeth, cross eyed child! hahaha!

Just a few more days...weeks?... we soon shall see what the final product really looks like!!

Water.Org

Hi All,

This weekend I sat down with my friend Joslyn and she shared with me  a bit about an organization that is close to her heart called water.org.  This organization is backed by actor Matt Damon and raises money to provide clean well water to third world nations.   $25 will provide a child with a lifetime supply of clean drinking water.  $5,000 will provide an entire village with clean drinking water for life!

In her effort to support this wonderful charity she has decided to make greeting cards, buying the supplies with her own money and selling them for $5 a piece or $25 for a set of 6 cards.  They are beuatifully put together and the entire amount of your donation goes to water.org.

Please take a minute to check out www.wellwishes.net, Joslyn's fundraising site, part of the www.water.org organization.


Thank you!!

Kristin

Baby Pool

Thought I would post another link to the Baby Pool here and the Pay Pal link for payment of your guess.

If you would like, just put your guess in the comment field and pay with the pay pal link.  I will put your guess down on the master calendar, please make sure to pay as your guess will not win if you have not paid.

Here again are the stipulations:

·         $5 per guess. 

·         Pick the Day and Time.   (Put time in 5 minute intervals)

·         Send a check to me, or drop off the money or use the PAY  PAL link above!

·         Pool closes March 22^nd. (My Due Date is April 13th)

·         Winner takes all! J

Aaron the model

Just thought I would share this blog that Aaron was featured on.  Being laid off has it's benefits as he was available for Erin T's photoshoot for her company this day! 

Click here to see all the pictures from that day! 
http://ruffledblog.com/galleries/rustic-rehearsal-dinner-photoshoot/

Birthday number 28!

The best husband in the world brought his very pregnant bride a beautiful orchid on her birthday! Now the question is, can I keep it alive?!

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Another picture finally

Sorry it has been so long sonce I have uploaded a picture. A lot has been going on and with aaron working nights the past five weeks I.thought I would be this diligent blogger sending updates every night but I found myself doing other things around the house such as cooking and cleaning among a multitude of other stuff. Now aaron is off and I finally have time for a quick update. So here is your 30.5 week picture.
Love kristin!

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What She Cooks?

I know, you can't believe your eyes right?  Indeed I am becoming a good domesticated wife!  With Aaron working a really crappy schedule and all the time, I figured I could step it up a knotch and start cooking for him and I.  I guess it also helps that cooking saves money and is a much healthier alternative to eating out. 

So I thought I would share with you what I have been cooking the past week.  Forenote All Meals Have Been FANTASTIC!  I haven't screwed up yet....though I guess there is a time for everything- I am sure that is not too far off! haha!

Monday: Burritos
Tuesday: Pizza Bread
Wednesday:....ok we ate out....
Thursday: Chicken Curry and Rice (probably my favorite meal ever)
Friday: .....left overs.....
Saturday:....Ok, left overs again
Sunday: Burgers....but Dad cooked them! haha!  I prepared them though!

Ok so I didn't cook every night of the week but three of 7 is good right?  So far this week I cooked...ok ok, it's one night, but I have BIG plans for this week, I should be cooking most nights this week...save for tomorrow night, Pizza Take Out.

Oh and guess what?  I have a new picture for you!  I was in the dressing room at ross and I thought "perfect time to take a picture!"

Free Calendars!

Found this cool site care of Coolmompicks.com and thought I would share it with you!  Download the calendars and enjoy!!

http://www.redstamp.com/2011calendars/

Slapped on the Hand by more than one person!

Alright Already!  I know 4 weeks have gone by and nothing- NOTHING- from me (first hand slapping- thank you vicki)!  I am terrible.  I even took an 11 day vacation, where I spent a good deal of time at home and I still didn't write anything - although, it was on my to-do list. So here's the latest: 

1. A Picture I took myself.
2. I am 6.5 months along, in technical terms 26 weeks tomorrow. woot woot!
3. I have gained 23 lbs (second hand slapping- thank you doctor)...of which I am supposed to gain 25-35 of....so I am on the very high end of the weight gain spectrum hence the hand slapping by the doctor
4. I have been cleared for Gestational Diabetes and Anemia- meaning I DONThave them THANK THE LORD...whatever would I have eaten?!

Now for the details.

1.Picture I took myself. Well, I had one that aaron took, but it was AWFUL, so you will have to live with this one!
2. It is so nice to say that I am 6.5 months along...that means that we are nearing the end! hip hip hooray!  2 more weeks until we enter into the third trimester!  The baby is kicking harder and harder every day.  It's definitely proving it's gymnastic skills and soccer skills!  It's amazing to really feel the body of the baby now.  I can feel the bones in a way as it scrapes across my stomach.

3. I had my 25 week check up last week and it turns out that I am up in weight a little more than I should be at this point.   The doctor gave me a hand slapping and said that the next visit I should only aim to gain 5 pounds.  She said "no ice cream, non fat milk only, no flavored yogurt and excercise more."  OOOOOK.  The Ice Cream thing I can curb....the flavored yogurt maybe harder, but the non-fat milk ?  In the famous words of Mrs. Tim the Tool Man Taylor  "I don't think so Tim!"  I wil compromise though- 1% milk it will be :)

4. At my last appoitment they tested me for Gestational Diabetes.  Honestly I was a little worried.  With my sweet tooth, and lately it has been on high volume, I thought there was a chance that I would get it.  They made me drink this orange drink in 5 minutes.  It was like drinking a sweeter version of Orange Slice Soda. So it wasn't too bad.  It all came out good in the end.  No Diabetes, and a little bit of a wake up call for a healthier diet....today I had a salad for lunch :)

I am sure that is enough reading for you.  If this was my sister's post I would comment to her that it was WAY too long.  So I will sign off, and will assure you that I will try to write more...soon.

Kristin-

p.s. Once the baby comes I will start posting things about it on a new blog!  Stay Tuned!

21 Weeks

This week I hit the 21 week mark.  Just past the half way mark!  We had an ultrasound last week, which was really neat.  I had a check up today and the doctor said the baby's head was perfect sized, smaller than the belly and the legs, which will be a good thing for me further down the road....I assume she meant at the Big D (that's Delivery to you).  Everything looks healthy and it's growing great. 

Some of you have been begging for a picture of me.  I made aaron take one tonight, but please note, it just started raining and my hair is suffering the consequences...not to mention it's the end of the day and I look like crap and bad lighting doesn't help.  Anyway, take it in, because clearly I am bad at this picture taking thing right now.

Love

Kristin

What Did I Miss?

I am well on my way to getting around the Baby Registry.  I am sure this will be fun, but like I said in my last post, I have some research to do.  In order to prepare for that research I figured I needed a check list, which again I told you I could barely find.  I took the Berkeley ladies' list and made it into a spread sheet- much easier for a Type A like myself.  You moms out there- did I miss anything on this list?  Let's just call this the Official, Unofficial Baby Registry Check List.  Add on in the comments section and I will update the list.  Maybe someone out in cyber land will find it useful!

Click the link below to go to the spread sheet:

The Official, Unofficial Baby Registry Check List

Ok Too Funny!

Hello Friends and Family!

This week we found out the Gender of our forthcoming baby!  If you have not heard the news yet, text or call me.  I can't publish it here, because I promised my Gram that I would do everything in my power to make sure she did not know what it was....at her request of course!   I think this might be a difficult next four months, on the blog, but I will do my best to not reveal the gender on here.  And you do the same in the comments section!  - Thank you!

Ok so since we found out the gender of the baby, the next step is to complete a registry.  Gram, don't look at my registries because I think I will definitely give the gender of the baby away on there.  Ahem, back on track- so I started researching for the registry.  I HATE research, but ok, this is probably one of the top 5 research projects I will need to do...and hopefully only once.

Being a First-Time-Mom, I have little idea what it is that I am going to need, and how much of the stuff I need to register for.  When we registered for the wedding 4.5 years ago all the stores supplied you with a check list, you could find a checklist on almost any wedding website, and it was a breeze....not so in baby land!  Do you know I have not found one stinking checklist online?  I am floored.  So today I googled "what do I need to register for for a baby shower".  Amazingly I got a half decent run down on a "mommy blog" based out of Berkeley, CA....not as earthy as I thought, and covered pretty close to everything.  Here's the kicker....one link said "Hands-Free Pumping Bra", I thought "novel, I wonder what that looks like?"  So I clicked.....

....AND ENDED IN A FIT OF LAUGHTER!!!!!!!!


Hope you got a good laugh out of that too!

Love
Kristin


"Hello John?  Yes, how are you doing to day?"
"Great, Thanks Gretta"
"John, I am going to need those TPS reports on my desk by tomorrow"
"Sure Gretta, but can you tell me what that swishing noise is in the back ground?  Where are you?"
"Uhhh......"