Funny to think that I didn't want to turn the office into a nursery initially - let alone get a crib! Now it's our favorite room! The nesting instinct is truly an amazing thing.
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Sunday, January 04, 2009
Baby O.'s first "head shot"
The actual picture is admittedly underwhelming, but the good news is that his head is down & in position! WOO HOO! This will likely be the last ultrasound before he comes out to meet the world. We're at 36 weeks as of Tuesday, January 6th. The countdown continues. . .
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Day in the city
Teddy came with me to the city today. After morning errands, we hiked up to Corona Heights and played in the dog park. This picture was taken at the top - dog park is just below, and downtown SF is off to the left. I used to run up this hill a few times a week - today, it took roughly 30 minutes to walk all the way up!
Teddy is truly the "practice baby" - I'm trying to take him with me wherever I go in order to get used to toting a kid around. I KNOW it's not the same, but for now, that's all I got to practice with. I'm 35 weeks along, so at most, I have 6 more weeks until the Little Dude arrives!
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Teddy's ride down the slide
Teddy's ride down the slide
Originally uploaded by js_hale
Another turkey triumph
Peter cleaned and stuffed another turkey for x mas eve. Thanks to a slow cooking oven, the bird was nice and moist !
Sunday, December 21, 2008
6 weeks to go!
I am feeling great - Peter and Teddy are taking great care of me. The other day, the dog was napping and his head was on my stomach. The baby started kicking , and Teddy's head started visibly moving up and down. Teddy opened his eyes, but remained more or less undisturbed.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Friday, December 05, 2008
31 Weeks!
Quite a bit bigger than when we did the bikini shot. As I write this, Baby O. is kicking - and my belly is visibly moving. So cool.
First Big Purchase
Ladies and Gentlemen. . . presenting Jen's new throne! Since I'll presumably spend the majority of the YEAR rocking, nursing and cooing at Baby O. when he arrives (and Peter too, when he gets home from work), we wanted a glider with all the bells and whistles. You can lock it in place, adjust it in multiple positions, oh and the Ottoman glides too! The microfiber material is supposedly a lot like suede - but washable. The best part: we got it for about half the retail price. May I just say how much I love Craigslist??! WOOOOOO!
Wednesday, December 03, 2008
Ever-expanding belly
This was taken over Thanksgiving, on a short hike in Covelo, CA. I am now WADDLING, not walking! Still, it felt good to get some exercise after Turkey Day.
I must vent a bit - I cannot stand maternity pants!!! That flimsy panel of pathetic elastic knit material that does NOTHING to keep the crotch from slipping down, down, down....luckily, I found an acceptable pair of jeans at my favorite second hand store (pictured) - Ann Taylor, size 7/8 - and only $7.99! WOOOOO! Trouble is that my belly is starting to outgrow them - I have a "bella band" though (keeps your pants up even when unbuttoned) - I will NOT go back to the sinking crotch!
I must vent a bit - I cannot stand maternity pants!!! That flimsy panel of pathetic elastic knit material that does NOTHING to keep the crotch from slipping down, down, down....luckily, I found an acceptable pair of jeans at my favorite second hand store (pictured) - Ann Taylor, size 7/8 - and only $7.99! WOOOOO! Trouble is that my belly is starting to outgrow them - I have a "bella band" though (keeps your pants up even when unbuttoned) - I will NOT go back to the sinking crotch!
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Happy to be home
We have been away for nearly a week while our ceiling gets a major overhaul - POPCORN REMOVAL! WOO HOO!!!
It's great that we're getting this done, but being nearly 7 months pregnant, the nesting instinct drove me to return home prematurely - furniture is still covered in plastic, and we're waiting for the mud on the ceiling to dry. We camped out in the living room last night. In retrospect, coming home this early was probably not the wisest decision. As you can see, though, Teddy does not mind one bit.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Leisurely coffee in Mill Valley
The mug is from my dot com days - hanging out in Mill Valley almost fools you into thinking that we're still at the height of the bubble! Mill Valley is a very casual, yet well-to-do suburb of SF - just across the Golden Gate Bridge. I regularly hear urban dwellers who are tired of the city talk about how they'd LOVE to move to Mill Valley.
Peter and I have been camping out at the in laws house because our house is getting worked on. We're staying in Tiburon, which is just across the highway from MV - both places are pretty rockin', I have to say. Though it will be SOOOOOO nice to go home!
Sunday, November 09, 2008
Car camping in Bodega Bay
Peter, the dog and I went car camping in sketchy weather at the Sonoma Coast State Park. If you decide to camp here and nearby, be aware that the campgrounds are dominated by gargantuan RV's and noisy generators.
Weather this morning, as you can see, was beautiful, but it was rainy and windy the previous night. Weather put a temporary damper on the mood, but the food and fire quickly made up for the hardships. On the way home, we stopped at dog-friendly Wright's Beach and watched the surf - the wind was tremendous, and the waves looked like they were at least 15' or higher! Afterwards, we went to lunch at Lucas Wharf Restaurant on Highway 1 - EXCELLENT seafood - if you're in the area, you simply must go here. We sat in the cozy front area next to the fireplace, ate calamari steeped in creamy butter lemon sauce and New England clam chowder - it was a fantastic welcome back to 'civilization.'
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
Election Day
I have had to really try hard not to check my usual news sources for updates on the election - you can easily go nuts doing so - instead, I tuned into a really good presentation by Naomi Klein which took place last month in Santa Cruz - if you have about 20 minutes or so, I HIGHLY recommend tuning in.
I voted for Obama via absentee ballot - as Klein says, he is a centrist - and he seems to value consensus more highly than any other leader that I remember in my lifetime (sidebar: my earliest political memory is from the Carter administration, writing letters in 3rd grade to the Ayatollah Khomeni, asking for the hostages to be released). However, as Klein says, we have a major opportunity between now and January to put pressure on Obama (assuming he's elected) to appoint key people to his administration who could have a truly positive impact. It bothers me that Robert Rubin, for example, is currently one of Obama's key advisors - the guy who, under Clinton, was instrumental in pushing through deregulation of the financial, telecommunication and energy industries that have led to the mess we're in. Apparently, in his 2004 memoirs, he called it "financial-market confidence" - uh, yeah. Rubin, who should be hanging his head in shame, is key advisor to the figure of hope that millions are desperately clinging to - at this critical time in history. He's gotta go!!!
We'd better wake up and demand change, or we're going the way of the Romans. And with that, my baby is kicking at my ribs, I haven't showered, and it's time to get off my soapbox.
Friday, October 31, 2008
4D of Baby Ockner - 19 weeks
Had my 27 week check up yesterday - we were hoping to get new ultrasounds, but our midwife says that he's getting too big by now. This one was taken at 19 weeks. Isn't technology amazing?! Sorry if it freaks anyone out - I admit that he looks like a claymation figure at this stage. We were able to listen to his heartbeat at yesterday's checkup, and it sounds totally different now! Before, it was like a distant echo, and lots of distortion - now it's a strong, steady heartbeat. We start birthing classes this weekend (Bradley method) - I'm shooting for a natural birth, keeping in mind that anything can happen. Fortunately, I feel like my caregivers truly respect my intentions, and I won't be caught off-guard or pressured into making decisions that I don't entirely understand. We've also found a doula whom we both really like, and she will help us every step of the way. Meanwhile I'm soaking up these last few months of lazy mornings, occasional yoga classes and peace & quiet! :)
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Bathing beauty Mama
I'm 6.5 months and counting...still carrying pretty small but at least it no longer looks like just a beer belly! Everything is looking good - he really likes to kick a lot, especially when it's time for bed. Wouldn't it be nice if I could stay this size....aah, wishful thinking.
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