Your pregnancy: 25 weeks

Your pregnancy: 25 weeks


How your baby's growing
Head to heels, your baby now measures about 13 1/2 inches. Her weight — a pound and a half — isn't much more than an average rutabaga, but she's beginning to exchange her long, lean look for some baby fat. As she does, her wrinkled skin will begin to smooth out and she'll start to look more and more like a newborn. She's also growing more hair — and if you could see it, you'd now be able to discern its color and texture.



Note: Every baby develops a little differently — even in the womb. Our information is designed to give you a general idea of your baby's development.
How your life's changing
Your baby's not the only one with more hair — your locks may look more full and lustrous than ever. It's not that you're growing more hair, but thanks to hormonal changes, the hair that you'd normally shed is sticking around longer than usual. Enjoy the fullness while you can — the extra hair will fall out after you give birth.

You may also notice that you can't move around as gracefully as before. Unless your caregiver has advised you otherwise, it's fine to continue to exercise, but follow a few safety rules: Don't work out when you're feeling overly tired and stop if you feel any pain, dizziness, or shortness of breath. Don't lie flat on your back and avoid contact sports as well as any exercise where you're apt to lose your balance. Be sure to drink plenty of water, and make time for both warm-up and cool-down periods.

When you have your glucose-screening test at 24 to 28 weeks, a second tube of blood may be taken at the same time to check for anemia. If blood tests show that you have iron-deficiency anemia (the most common type of anemia), your caregiver will probably recommend that you take an iron supplement.

Have you started thinking about baby names yet? Choosing a name is an important decision, but it should be a fun one, too. You may want to consider family history (Great Grandpa Zeb), favorite locations (Venice, where you honeymooned), or cherished literary or film characters (Greta, Meg, or Atticus, for example). Check out a couple of baby-name books to help you brainstorm, too.

I think we have a name for our princess!!!

So... I think we are going to name her Anneliese (which is not set in stone 100%) But it will be her name more than likely any middle name suggestions? We like
Anneliese Elizabeth
Anneliese Faith
?????

24 weeks pregnant today! =)

Your pregnancy: 24 weeks



How your baby's growing:
Your baby's growing steadily, having gained about 4 ounces since last week. That puts him at just over a pound. Since he's almost a foot long (picture an ear of corn), he cuts a pretty lean figure at this point, but his body is filling out proportionally and he'll soon start to plump up. His brain is also growing quickly now, and his taste buds are continuing to develop. His lungs are developing "branches" of the respiratory "tree" as well as cells that produce surfactant, a substance that will help his air sacs inflate once he hits the outside world. His skin is still thin and translucent, but that will start to change soon.



Note: Every baby develops a little differently — even in the womb. Our information is designed to give you a general idea of your baby's development.

How your life's changing:
In the past few weeks, the top of your uterus has risen above your belly button and is now about the size of a soccer ball.

Most women have a glucose screening test (also called a glucose challenge test or GCT) between now and 28 weeks. This test checks for gestational diabetes, a pregnancy-related high-blood-sugar condition. Untreated diabetes increases your risk of having a difficult vaginal delivery or needing a cesarean section because it causes your baby to grow too large, especially in his upper body. It also raises your baby's odds for other complications like low blood sugar right after birth. A positive result on your GCT doesn't mean you have gestational diabetes, but it does mean that you'll need to take the glucose tolerance test (GTT) to find out for sure.

Your pregnancy: 23 weeks

Your pregnancy: 23 weeks



How your baby's growing:
Turn on the radio and sway to the music. With her sense of movement well developed by now, your baby can feel you dance. And now that she's more than 11 inches long and weighs just over a pound (about as much as a large mango), you may be able to see her squirm underneath your clothes. Blood vessels in her lungs are developing to prepare for breathing, and the sounds that your baby's increasingly keen ears pick up are preparing her for entry into the outside world. Loud noises that become familiar now — such as your dog barking or the roar of the vacuum cleaner — probably won't faze her when she hears them outside the womb.



Note: Every baby develops a little differently — even in the womb. Our information is designed to give you a general idea of your baby's development.
How your life's changing:

You may notice that your ankles and feet start to swell a bit in the coming weeks or months, especially at the end of the day or during the heat of summer. Sluggish circulation in your legs — coupled with changes in your blood chemistry that may cause some water retention — may result in swelling, also known as edema. Your body will get rid of the extra fluid after you have your baby, which is why you'll pee frequently and sweat a lot for a few days after delivery. In the meantime, lie on your left side or put your feet up when you can, stretch out your legs when you sit, and avoid sitting — or standing — in one place for long periods. Also, try to exercise regularly to increase circulation, and wear support stockings (put them on first thing in the morning) and roomy, comfortable shoes. You may be tempted to skimp on liquids to combat swelling, but you need to drink plenty of water because staying hydrated actually helps prevent fluid retention. While a certain amount of edema in your lower extremities is normal during pregnancy, excessive swelling may be a sign of a serious condition called preeclampsia. Be sure to call your midwife or doctor if you have severe or sudden swelling of your feet or ankles, more than slight swelling of your hands, swelling in your face, or puffiness around your eyes.

Your pregnancy: 22 weeks

Your pregnancy: 22 weeks


See the big picture
How your baby's growing:
At 11 inches (the length of a spaghetti squash) and almost 1 pound, your baby is starting to look like a miniature newborn. His lips, eyelids, and eyebrows are becoming more distinct, and he's even developing tiny tooth buds beneath his gums. His eyes have formed, but his irises (the colored part of the eye) still lack pigment. If you could see inside your womb, you'd be able to spot the fine hair (lanugo) that covers his body and the deep wrinkles on his skin, which he'll sport until he adds a padding of fat to fill them in. Inside his belly, his pancreas — essential for the production of some important hormones — is developing steadily.



Note: Every baby develops a little differently — even in the womb. Our information is designed to give you a general idea of your baby's development.

At this point, you may find your belly becoming a hand magnet. It's perfectly okay to tell folks who touch your tummy that you'd rather they didn't. And if people are telling you that you look smaller or bigger than you should at this point, remember that each woman grows — and shows — at her own rate. What's important is that you see your practitioner for regular visits so she can make sure your baby's growth is on track.

You may start to notice stretch marks on your abdomen as it expands to accommodate your growing baby. At least half of all pregnant women will develop stretch marks by the time they give birth. These small streaks of differently textured skin can range from pink to dark brown (depending on your skin color). Although they most commonly appear on your tummy, stretch marks may also show up on your buttocks, thighs, hips, and breasts. There's no proof that lotion helps prevent stretch marks, but keeping your skin moisturized may help with any itching.

My OB checkup.

Today I had my 5 month visit with my OB. He said that everything looked good & normal. I wasn't spilling sugar in my urine, my blood pressure was perfect, the baby's heartbeat was good & strong, & I only gained 5 lbs since last month (which I would have thought I gained more than that) so that was good news to me!
I told him that I have had this bad cold/congestion for about a week & he told me that I would just have to ride it out until it gets better & I asked him about my heartburn. I told him that Tums weren't doing anything for me so he told me to try Malox or Malanta (sp?) That was about all for this visit. He scheduled my next apt 4 weeks form now. I will be sure to keep everyone posted!

Sarah Bigelow!

21 weeks pregnant!

Your pregnancy: 21 weeks



How your baby's growing:
Your baby now weighs about three-quarters of a pound and is approximately 10 1/2 inches long — the length of a carrot. You may soon feel like she's practicing martial arts as her initial fluttering movements turn into full-fledged kicks and nudges. You may also discover a pattern to her activity as you get to know her better. In other developments, your baby's eyebrows and lids are present now, and if you're having a girl, her vagina has begun to form as well.



Note: Every baby develops a little differently — even in the womb. Our information is designed to give you a general idea of your baby's development.

How your life's changing:
You're probably feeling pretty comfortable these days. You're not too big yet, and the usual discomforts associated with early pregnancy are, for the most part, gone. If you're feeling good, relax and enjoy it while you can — the third trimester may bring with it a new crop of complaints.

That's not to say you won't have some minor glitches to deal with now. For example, increased oil production may contribute to the development (or worsening) of acne. If that's the case, be diligent about washing well with a gentle soap or cleanser twice a day, and make sure that any moisturizer or make-up you use is oil-free. Don't take any oral acne medications — some are very hazardous during pregnancy — or use any topical acne products without first checking with your practitioner.

You're also more prone to varicose veins now. As your pregnancy progresses, there's increasing pressure on the veins in your legs; higher progesterone levels, which may cause the walls of your veins to relax, can make the problem worse. You're more likely to get varicose veins if other family members have them. Also, they tend to get worse with each successive pregnancy and as you age. To help prevent or minimize varicose veins, exercise daily, prop up your feet and legs whenever possible, sleep on your left side, and wear maternity support hose.

You may also notice so-called spider veins (a group of tiny blood vessels near the surface of your skin), particularly on your ankles, legs, or face. They may have a spider- or sunburst-like pattern with little branches radiating out from the center, they may look like the branches of a tree, or they may be a group of separate thin lines with no particular pattern. Though they may be a bit unsightly, spider veins don't cause discomfort and usually disappear after delivery.

20 weeks pregnant! Half way there!!!

Your pregnancy: 20 weeks



How your baby's growing:
Your baby weighs about 10 1/2 ounces now. He's also around 6 1/2 inches long from head to bottom and about 10 inches from head to heel — the length of a banana. (For the first 20 weeks, when a baby's legs are curled up against his torso and hard to measure, measurements are taken from the top of his head to his bottom — the "crown to rump" measurement. After 20 weeks, he's measured from head to toe.)

He's swallowing more these days, which is good practice for his digestive system. He's also producing meconium, a black, sticky by-product of digestion. This gooey substance will accumulate in his bowels, and you'll see it in his first soiled diaper (some babies pass meconium in the womb or during delivery).



Note: Every baby develops a little differently — even in the womb. Our information is designed to give you a general idea of your baby's development.
How your life's changing:
Congratulations! You've hit the halfway mark in your pregnancy. The top of your uterus is about level with your belly button, and you've likely gained around 10 pounds. Expect to gain another pound or so each week from now on. (If you started your pregnancy underweight, you may need to gain a bit more; if you were overweight, perhaps a bit less.) Make sure you're getting enough iron, a mineral that's used primarily to make hemoglobin (the part of your red blood cells that carries oxygen). During pregnancy, your body needs more iron to keep up with your expanding blood volume, as well as for your growing baby and the placenta. Red meat is one of the best sources of iron for pregnant women. Poultry (especially the dark meat) and shellfish also contain iron. Some common non-meat sources of iron include legumes, soy-based products, spinach, prune juice, raisins, and iron-fortified cereals.

If you haven't already signed up for a childbirth education class, you may want to look into one, especially if you're a first-timer. A structured class will help prepare you and your partner for the rigors of labor and delivery. Most hospitals and birth centers offer classes, either as weekly meetings or as a single intensive, one-day session. Many communities have independent instructors as well. Ask your friends, family members, or caregiver for recommendations.

IT'S A..............

GIRL!!!
YAY!!! We are so super excited!!! I really wanted another girl for Kylie! We don't have any names yet, but when we do I will let everyone know!

Sarah Bigelow!

Less than 24 hours!

Ahh... I am sooooo excited I can't contain myself! LoL! We go tomorrow @ 9:20 a.m. to find out the sex of Baby Bigelow #2! I have no clue to what this one could be, so I think that is why I am so excited!!!
But anyways, as soon as I get home from the apt I will let everyone know what the baby is. Pray he/she doesn't have her legs crossed!

Sarah Bigelow!

19 weeks pregnant today!

Your pregnancy: 19 weeks



How your baby's growing:
Your baby's sensory development is exploding! Her brain is designating specialized areas for smell, taste, hearing, vision, and touch. Some research suggests that she may be able to hear your voice now, so don't be shy about reading aloud, talking to her, or singing a happy tune if the mood strikes you.

Your baby weighs about 8 1/2 ounces and measures 6 inches, head to bottom — about the size of a large heirloom tomato. Her arms and legs are in the right proportions to each other and the rest of her body now. Her kidneys continue to make urine and the hair on her scalp is sprouting. A waxy protective coating called the vernix caseosa is forming on her skin to prevent it from pickling in the amniotic fluid.



Note: Every baby develops a little differently — even in the womb. Our information is designed to give you a general idea of your baby's development.

How your life's changing:
Think you're big now? You'll start growing even faster in the weeks to come. As a result, you may notice some achiness in your lower abdomen or even an occasional brief, stabbing pain on one or both sides — especially when you shift position or at the end of an active day. Most likely, this is round ligament pain. The ligaments that support your uterus are stretching to accommodate its increasing weight. This is nothing to be alarmed about, but call your practitioner if the pain continues even when you're resting or becomes severe.

You may be noticing some skin changes, too. Are the palms of your hands red? Nothing to worry about — it's from the extra estrogen. You may also have patches of darkened skin caused by a temporary increase in pigment. When these darker patches appear on your upper lip, cheeks, and forehead, they're called chloasma, or the "mask of pregnancy." You may also notice some darkening of your nipples, freckles, scars, underarms, inner thighs, and vulva. That darkened line running from your belly button to your pubic bone is called the linea nigra, or "dark line."

These darkened spots will probably fade shortly after delivery. In the meantime, protect yourself from the sun, which intensifies the pigment changes. Cover up, wear a brimmed hat, and use sunscreen when you're outdoors. And if you're self-conscious about your "mask," a little concealing makeup can work wonders.

6 more days!!!

So, guess what...........................................................
Only 6 more days until we get to find out the sex of Baby Bigelow #2!!! We are so excited! Our apt. is next Tue. at 9:20 a.m. so as soon as we find out what it is we will let everyone know!
We love you all!
Sarah Bigelow!

My labor & delivery visit.

So, as a lot of you know, we had our 1st visit to Labor & Delivery on Tuesday night. Here is the story.
I felt fine Tuesday morning, then we went to Target at like 1 p.m. & at Target I started to get these really bad menstrual type cramps & really bad lower back pain. I figured that I just overdid it, so we went home & I sat on the couch. It didn't get any better, so when Kylie went down for her nap, I decided to nap too. I woke up from my nap feeling even worse so I called my Dr. & he said to go straight to Labor & Delivery.
John got home shortly after & we called my mom & she watched Kylie & we headed up to Crestwood. Once we got into a room they had me pee in a cup & hooked me up to all of the monitors.
They got the results back from my urine & they told me that I had a Urinary Tract Infection (very common in pregnant women), so they gave me some antibiotics & sent us on our way home.
We are just so thankful that the baby & I are okay! Keep us all in your thoughts & prayers!

18 weeks pregnant!

Your pregnancy: 18 weeks


How your baby's growing:
Head to rump, your baby is about 5 1/2 inches long (about the length of a bell pepper) and he weighs almost 7 ounces. He's busy flexing his arms and legs — movements that you'll start noticing more and more in the weeks ahead. His blood vessels are visible through his thin skin, and his ears are now in their final position, although they're still standing out from his head a bit. A protective covering of myelin is beginning to form around his nerves, a process that will continue for a year after he's born. If you're having a girl, her uterus and fallopian tubes are formed and in place. If you're having a boy, his genitals are noticeable now, but he may hide them from you during an ultrasound.



Note: Every baby develops a little differently — even in the womb. Our information is designed to give you a general idea of your baby's development.

How your life's changing:
Hungry? An increase in appetite is pretty common about now. Make it count by choosing meals and snacks that are rich in nutrients instead of empty calories (chips, French fries, candy, and other sweets). Bigger, more comfortable clothes are a must now as your appetite and waistline grow.

Your cardiovascular system is undergoing dramatic changes, and during this trimester your blood pressure will probably be lower than usual. Don't spring up too fast from a lying or sitting position or you might feel a little dizzy.

From now on, when you do lie down, it's best to lie on your side — or at least partly tilted to one side. (When you lie flat on your back, your uterus can compress a major vein, leading to decreased blood return to your heart.) Try placing a pillow behind you or under your hip or upper leg for comfort.

If you haven't already had a second-trimester ultrasound, you'll probably have one soon. This painless procedure helps your practitioner check how your baby's growing, screen for certain birth defects, check the placenta and umbilical cord, determine whether the due date you're working with is accurate, and see how many babies you're carrying. During the exam, you might see your baby moving around or sucking his thumb. Bring your partner along, and be sure to ask for a printout for your baby's first photo album!

Week 17!

Your pregnancy: 17 weeks


How your baby's growing:
Your baby's skeleton is changing from soft cartilage to bone, and the umbilical cord — her lifeline to the placenta — is growing stronger and thicker. Your baby weighs 5 ounces now (about as much as a turnip), and she's around 5 inches long from head to bottom. She can move her joints, and her sweat glands are starting to develop.

See what your baby looks like this week.

Note: Every baby develops a little differently — even in the womb. Our information is designed to give you a general idea of your baby's development.

How your life's changing:
Starting to feel a bit off balance? As your belly grows, your center of gravity changes, so you may begin to occasionally feel a little unsteady on your feet. Try to avoid situations with a high risk of falling. Wear low-heeled shoes to reduce your risk of taking a tumble; trauma to your abdomen could be dangerous for you and your baby. You'll also want to be sure to buckle up when you're in a car — keep the lap portion of the seat belt under your belly, drawn snugly across your hips, and also use the shoulder harness, which should fit snugly between your breasts.

You may also notice your eyes becoming drier. Using over-the-counter lubricating drops may help. If your contact lenses become uncomfortable, try wearing them for shorter stretches of time. If you still have discomfort, switch to glasses until after you give birth.

Much needed update!

WOW, it is has been way too long since I have blogged. Well, tomorrow I will be 16 weeks pregnant! YAY, almost half way there! I am feeling a lot better now! I am not nauseous anymore & not nearly as tired as I was. Thank goodness! But I have been sick for over a week with stinking sinus problems! I am so stuffed up & it sucks because I can not take much of anything to help it. I have been using the sinus rinse & it helps a little bit but not much relief, so hopefully it will get better soon!
Kylie keeps getting smarter & funnier every day! Some of the things that she says just amaze me. I wonder where she gets some of these things from. She is so excited about being a big sister. She changes her mind almost every day about weather she wants a baby brother or sister. She said if it is a boy, she wants to name him baby Broccoli Bigelow. Bahahaha!!! We will find out in about 2-3 weeks what the sex is. I can't wait!
Well, I guess that is it for now.
Sarah Bigelow! <3

Bigelow #2!

So here is the reason that we had to move up our wedding day..............
I am PREGNANT!!!!!! YAY!!!!! We are so super excited! As of today I am 10 weeks & 3 days.
I found & had my wedding dress altered like a week before I found out that I was pregnant. I was getting big so fast that I would not have been able to fit into my wedding dress. I barley fit into it in Feb! Ha Ha!
When I was pregnant with Kylie I never got sick or anything, I was just really tired for a few months, but this one is horrible! I am constantly nauseous, I can't eat anything, I am so tired all the time, & I look like I am already 6 months pregnant!!! Hopefully it will go away in a few weeks so I can actually enjoy my pregnancy!
Anyways, just thought it was time to share the news! Wish us luck & I will def. keep everyone posted on everything!
Sarah Bigelow!

Wedding pictures!

Our wedding pictures are now up online! http://wwwwhitesandswedding.com/2009-recent-events.htm

Everyone check them out!!!
We love you all!

~The Bigelows!

1 more day!

I know it has been a while since I have blogged, but I have just been so super busy! Anyways, so we are leaving tomorrow morning to go to the beach for our wedding on Friday! The time has flown by so fast! I can't believe that we are leaving tomorrow already! Kylie is so excited! Everyone we talk to she says "Wanna come to Mommy's wedding?" Ha Ha!
I am so busy today! Me, my mom, & Kylie are going to go & get our nails done, I have to get drinks & snacks for the trip tomorrow, I still need to find flip-flops & shorts (just in case it will be warm enough), I have to get a shovel & pail for Kylie, I have to pack for 3 people, & tonight I have to shop @ Kids Kloset from 7-10 p.m. tonight!!! Hopefully I will get it all done in this short time!
Anyways... I will post pictures as soon as we get home on Sunday! Everyone keep your fingers crossed that it won't rain!!!

Sarah Bigelow!

Videos!

Here is a video I just came across, so I figured that I would post it. It is Kylie playing in the snow when we were in Germany! She loved, loved, loved the snow!!!



I thought that this one was cute too! She loves Birthday's & blowing out candles! She is just too cute! <3>

Feb. 27, 2009!

So, in an earlier blog I said that our wedding would be April 3, 2009. Well, some things came up & we are having to move it up, so now the new date is Feb. 27th 2009! I will let everyone know why we are moving the date up soon, but as of now that is my little secret! ;)
I am sending out the wedding invitations tomorrow! I am so super excited! I will write a new blog in a few days to let everyone know what's up!!!

Sarah Bigelow

Another trip to the E.R.

Well, as most of you guys know, Kylie loves to play with & eat butt paste! She is so strange! Anyways... last Thursday I put her down for a nap (& I thought that she was sleeping, but I guess not) & I got in the shower. Well when I get out of the shower I hear the drawer in her room shutting so, I peek into her room & I find her covered from head to toe in butt paste! She emptied out about 4 bottles of butt paste! It was also all over the dresser & in the carpet!

She seemed to be fine, so we continued with our day. She went to gymnastics & she started doing this weird thing with her throat but I just kindda forgot about it. Then in the bath tub that night she said she didn't feel good & doing a weird cough.

So after that I had John call poison control while I put her to bed & sure enough they told us to take her to the E.R. because she was having "symptoms."

We had to wake her up & take her to the E.R. After we waited all night to see the Dr. she told us that it was not toxic (I wish poison control told us that) & she was probably coughing because the butt paste was so thick that it probably coated her throat. We got to the E.R. around 10 p.m. & got home at 2 a.m. It was a long night! We are just glad that she is okay!



This is how I found her! She is such a mess!



This is a close up of her lower half! She thought that she looked "pwetty" LoL!



After I caught her & she got in trouble, she still wanted more!



And this one is while were at the E.R. Don't you just love the gowns! Ha Ha!

Gymnastics.

I just now got the last week or 2 of pictures uploaded, so now I am trying to catch up on my blogs.

Anyways... here are a few pictures of Kylie at her gymnastics class last Thur. She is about ready to move out of the Mommy & me class & into the preschool class! She is loving it!



Kylie warming up doing her stretches. My mom went to the class with her today.



Kylie doing her back bends with a little help from her Oma (German for grandma).




Doing her elephant walks!



She was hiding in one of the mats waiting for her turn. Such a silly girl!

Cooking

About a week or so ago Kylie & I made some peach cobbler. It was not very yummy, but she had a blast making it!

She said that she did not need pants to cook! LoL!



Kylie mixing everything together. She is such a good little cook.



This is what it looked like before we put it in the over. I forgot to take a picture after it was done.

First born!

FIRST BORN

Here you go mommies - a different kind of survey for a change - it's all about your first born! Just copy and paste it in a new note for yourself!

Let's see how much you remember!

1. WAS YOUR FIRST PREGNANCY PLANNED?
No.

2. WERE YOU MARRIED AT THE TIME?
No.

3. WHAT WERE YOUR REACTIONS?
Scared, nervous, then excited.

4. WAS ABORTION AN OPTION FOR YOU?
NEVER!

5. HOW OLD WERE YOU?
20.

6. HOW DID YOU FIND OUT YOU WERE PREGNANT?
I took a test b/c my boobs hurt really bad & I was really tired!

7. WHO DID YOU TELL FIRST?
John.

8. DID YOU WANT TO FIND OUT THE SEX?
Yes.

9. DUE DATE?
Sept. 21, 2006.

10. DID YOU HAVE MORNING SICKNESS
None! Thank goodness!

11. WHAT DID YOU CRAVE
Nothing weird, I just couldn't eat any Mexican!

12. WHO/WHAT IRRITATED YOU THE MOST?
My job.

13. WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST CHILD'S SEX?
Girl!

14. DID YOU WISH YOU HAD THE OPPOSITE SEX OF WHAT YOU WERE GETTING?
I thought that I wanted a boy, but when I found out it was a girl I was sooooo happy!

15. HOW MANY POUNDS DID YOU GAIN THROUGHOUT THE PREGNANCY?
40.

16. DID YOU HAVE A BABY SHOWER?
Yup.

17. WAS IT A SURPRISE OR DID YOU KNOW?
I knew.

18. DID YOU HAVE ANY COMPLICATIONS DURING YOUR PREGNANCY?
Nope.

19. WHERE DID YOU GIVE BIRTH?
Crestwood.

20. HOW MANY HOURS WERE YOU IN LABOR?
I was in labor over 48 hours!!! It sucked!!!

21. WHO DROVE YOU TO THE HOSPITAL?
John.

22. WHO WATCHED YOU GIVE BIRTH?
John, my mom & my dad.

23. WAS IT NATURAL OR C-SECTION?
Natural.

24. DID YOU TAKE MEDICINE TO EASE THE PAIN?
Oh yes!

27. HOW MUCH DID YOUR CHILD WEIGH?
8 lbs. 9 oz.

28. WHEN WAS YOUR CHILD ACTUALLY BORN ?
9-18-06 12:41 p.m.

30. WHAT DID YOU NAME HIM/HER
Kylie Christine

31. HOW OLD IS YOUR FIRST BORN TODAY?
2 1/2 years old.

Best show EVER!!!

Just thought that I would tell all of you that don't know, CSI : Miami is the best show in the wholw wide world!!!

My family!

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Lost dog.

Well, we lost Morgan(our new dog)! =( My mom came over the other day & as she was walking in the front door he ran out the the door! Kylie is so sad! We went walking up & down the neighborhood for him & Kylie kept saying " Morgan I here" & "Morgan I looking for you"! It was so sad! Hopefully he will come back.

Sarah Bigelow

My MRI

I went in today for my MRI apt. I have been having lots of headaches so my Dr. decided to send me in for an MRI. Anyways, I was pretty nervous about it, but it went pretty good. It was just really hard to hold still for almost 40 minutes. But I did get some rest while I was laying there! And they will call me with the results so lets all pray that they are all positive results!!!

Sarah Bigelow!

Sleep deprived!

Kylie used to be the best sleeper EVER! She started to sleep through the night when she was about 5 weeks old & slept like that ever since (until now)! Ever since Christmas she has not been sleeping! I have no idea why one day she went "crazy!" She says that "she's not sleepy" or "I wanna play with my toys" & at night we put her down in her bed & she gets right up and stands at the door screaming & crying!!! And when we finally get her back to sleep she wakes up at 3 & 5 a.m. doing the same thing! It is horrible! I have no idea what happened! I just wish she would sleep the way she used to before!

Dream dress!

So, I went yesterday with my mom & my best friend Casey to try to find my wedding dress. We went to David's bridal because I wanted a simple dress since we will be having our wedding on the beach.
Anyways... I tried on about 5 dresses until I found "the one." It is really true, you really do know when you found "the one." I am so in love with it & I can not wait to put it on again!!!
I will attach a picture of it!!!
Sarah Bigelow


Here is the website for my dress!
http://www.davidsbridal.com/bridal_gowns_detail.jsp?stid=4088&prodgroup=245#reviews

April 3, 2009...

Drum roll please.................................................................................................................................................. this is the day that we are having our wedding ceremony! I am so super excited! We picked this date b/c this was the day that we started dating, so we figured that would be a GREAT day to have our ceremony! We are still planning on doing it at the beach, so I will be sure to keep everyone posted on the place & times & details. If anyone has any advice or ideas please give them to me! We will need all the help that we can get on planning it! <3>

Locked out!

I have never been so worried/scared in my life! We have dinner plans with our neighbors tonight, & we had to pick up the pizza. I was putting the diaper bag & my purse in the car & then come back to get Kylie in the car (like always) & I shut the door behing me so the dogs wouldn't run away. The next thing that I hear is a "click." I go to the door to see what Kylie was doing, but the door wouldn't open! Kylie locked me out & my car keys were inside on the counter!!!
I tried to get Kylie to unlock it but she just said "oh, I sorry Mommy" & laughed & ran away (I so wanted to kill her!) ;) Then I called John at work & told him to come home really fast from work & come unlock the door. Then I remembered that I gave my mom a key to our house when we 1st moved in so I called her & she was driving right down the road from our house!!! Thank goodness!
She got to our house, like 5 minutes after I called her, and she saved us!
Thank goodness Kylie didn't get hurt or get into something that she should not have!
Sarah Bigelow

Haunted house???

Where to start... well, evertthing in our house has been breaking lately (of coarse around Christmas time). Our 42' T.V. just blew up, 2 of our brand new ceiling fans started to smoke, one of our bedroom lamps just shattered for now reason, & our over the range microwave stopped working.
I don't know if our house is haunted or what, but it sucks!
So, we haven't had a a microwave for like 2 weeks now, b/c John has tried to fix it (but it seems to be unfixable).
So, today we decided to let John's parents watch her for a few hours so we could go & find a microwave. We ended up getting one at Best Buy for $249.00. More than I waned to spend, but it had to match all of our other stainless steel appliances.
We were excited when we got home b/c that is one less thing that is broken now & when we walk in the door the front dead bolt is broken! I swear!!! What is going on!
Anyways... just thought I would vent out my frustration!
Sarah Bigelow


P.S. The picture that I added with this blog is the actual microwave that we got today.

Funny sayings!

Kylie has been saying the funniest things lately! It cracks me up! Like whenever she farts she says, "Mommy, I tooted my horn!" =) And today she told me that she had to poop, so she sat on her potty & I sat next to her & she said "Hold my hand & poop with me Mommy! Push it out!!!" LoL! Just thought that I would share a few of the funny things that she said. I will post more when she says some more really funny ones!

Toothpaste accident...

Kylie loves to get into everything that she shouldn't (just like every other 2 year old). This morning I was in the kitchen emtying the dishwasher & I didn't hear Kylie so I figured that I would go & see what she was getting into. I found her in her bathroom standing on her stool by the sink with her toothpaste all over her! She loves to eat her toothpaste ( thank goodness it didn't have flouride in it!)
So now Kylie has very shiny teeth & she has really good breath! LoL!
Sarah Bigelow

Scrapbooking

I love to do scrapbooks of our daughter Kylie. When she was 1st born I finished 4 books before she was even 7 months old & then once she syarted to crawl & walk it seemed like I never had the time anymore =(. But for Christmas & my birthday (New Years Eve) I asked for a photo printer & a Cricut (a scrapbooking tool which cost $200 & I would hve never bought it for myself)
So, now that I can print my pictures here at home & have my Cricut I have started doing it again & I am so excited! When I finish a bunch of pages I will post some pictures!!!

A new dog!

So, about a week ago I saw a black dog walking in our backyard. I called him inside & looked to see if he had on a collar. He had a collar on & it had his owners phone number on it as well. I called the number & the lady that answered said she didn't want the dumb dog anymore & asked if I wanted him. I told her that we did not need another dog, so she came a few hours later to pick him up. Well like 2 days later we saw him wandering our backyard again, so we brought him in again! John took him out on a walk & he got loose & ran away. So, John & I decided that if we saw him out again we would keep him or take him to the Humane Society (where they don't kill the dogs). He came up to our door the very next day & his collar was gone. This is the sweetest dog ever, so we decided to keep him if he did not have any problems with him. I took him to the vet this morning & he got all of his shots that he needed & he was checked for heart worms (which was negative). The only thing that was wrong with him is that he has an ear infection and he needs a hair cut REALLY bad! The vet told me that he looked to be about 4 years old & he is a Shitzu mix. The lady told me the one day she came to get him that his name was Morgan, so we will keep it as that for now. Anyways... he is the sweetest dog ever & I will keep you posted on him & post some pictures of him soon! Sarah Bigelow!

Dec. 19 2008!

One of the most important days of my life! This is the day that John & I got married! It was not a normal wedding by any means! We went to the courthouse to get married! I never pictured my wedding day to take place in the courthouse, but it did.
I have been on my parents health insurance until now, but since I turned 23 on Dec. 31, 2008 I would lose my health insurance. So in order for me to be on John's insurance we would have to be married, so that is what we did! But rest assured we will still have a wedding ceremony either in the Spring or Fall of 2009! I know we did everything backwards, but that it what makes it so special & such a great memory! I will be sure to keep everyone posted on the date that we pick!!!
I hope that everyone had a Merry Christmas & a GREAT New Year!
Sarah Bigelow!!!