There are some changes going around here - maybe you've already noticed the biggest one. Advertising. We're working on making it flow a little easier as well as a few other goodies we have up our sleeves. As always, the... Continue Reading Changes »
Refresh me and clear your cache ... there's a new look in town!! (You can hold the Shift key down while clicking the "Refresh" button on your browser to clear cache, although it's not entirely working in Firefox - the... Continue Reading Refresh me »
I'm trying to decide what to gear this website towards ... and I need some input. What do you want more of? What do you want me to start doing? Stop doing? I love constructive criticism, so please be constructive... Continue Reading What do you want more of? »
A lot. But I'll break it down for you. Our OB's cost was a flat $2,700 - which included all my prenatal visits and a few lab tests. Did not include ultrasounds, other lab tests or any Gestation Diabetes mumbo-jumbo.... Continue Reading What does it cost to have a baby in Michigan? »
I just found out that my Grandma was pointed towards this site and has actually checked it out - same with my Aunt. (Hi Grandma!! Hi Aunt Ranae!!) And since I don't have an "About me" page or any type... Continue Reading Disclaimer »
Today Oliver gets circumcised - we chose to do it today because having it done at the hospital would have cost us double - the hospitals charge and the doctor's charge. So we're going into my OB's office today to... Continue Reading Doctor's visit with Oliver »
I haven't disappeared - I've been trying to write a post about Oliver's birth for the past few days and never get through the whole thing in one sitting. I'll get there. Give me a few more days. It's coming.... Continue Reading Trying to stay on top of it »
Ok ... I know I've posted a few times today - but I there's just things I need to tell you about. Have you heard of Restaurant.com??? You should try it. Right now if you enter the promo code "gourmet"... Continue Reading Deals »
This summer is shaping up to be something of a fantastical time. Weddings, vacations, mini get-aways, festivals and re-en statement of the weekly "Shoot The Shit" night with our friends. Plus???!!! I won't be pregnant any more. Jack. Pot. Our... Continue Reading Summer of Outrageously Awesome Festivities »
My brother in law just introduced me to Instructables.com and oh man, do I owe him something big. Like 7 batches of cookies and then a screen printed shirt I make, BECAUSE NOW I HAVE TUTORIALS AT MY FINGER TIPS... Continue Reading Screen printing »
The Craft Fair was ok. I went to bed last night NOT wanting to participate, just because my feet were the size of footballs ... literally. The water retention is kicking it up a notch over here and it's a... Continue Reading Bake sale wind down »
My step brother and girlfriend gave birth to their first daughter - Sienna on April 6, 2008 ... here's the first photo I've seen. Isn't she beautiful? I would totally give you all the specs of her birth, only it's... Continue Reading Babies! »
This is what happens when Jessica and I have the day to spend at home. With no appointments (until this afternoon at least) - I remember I have a website and then I think of ALL. THE. THINGS. I. WANT.... Continue Reading Coupons »
Ultrasound this morning was good - we've got a chubby baby already - he's 6 pounds and 14 ounces at 35 weeks pregnant. Thats a doozy. But everything is healthy - the level of amniotic fluid is good, a little... Continue Reading Quick update »
This has been a good spring weekend. This afternoon we took a 4 mile, round trip, bike ride (yes I rode my bike for 4 miles!!) to get the cobwebs off our wheels and, well, our butts too. I got... Continue Reading Weekend rambles »
This is a post about my sister and how awesome she is. Just so you know right off the bat. It's also a post about what she does and how I'm promoting her. Spend your money with her, you will... Continue Reading j.noelle designs »
Here's what we found out at the OB this morning: I will have to have Non-stress tests, but in my OB's office, not the hospital, which is lovely. We're having another ultrasound next week Monday - followed by another OB... Continue Reading Bit-o-information »
My first doctors appointment having to do with gestational diabetes was this morning. I met with a diabetic specialist and it went really well. Pretty much we talked about what Gestational Diabetes means for me, what it is and what... Continue Reading Update on the gest. diabetes »
Since my mom broke her hip - we've become educated on such things as crutches and walkers and the like - here's what we've found: Skips Pharmacy of Holland will rent out crutches for a refundable $20 deposit and then... Continue Reading Broke something? »