Oliver Wayne Schaap
05.05.08
IS HERE!!! PHOTOS MORE PHOTOS 9lbs 3oz 21 inches long born at 9:02pm... Continue Reading Oliver Wayne Schaap »
IS HERE!!! PHOTOS MORE PHOTOS 9lbs 3oz 21 inches long born at 9:02pm... Continue Reading Oliver Wayne Schaap »
We've made it to the part of pregnancy where everything makes me cry. And I mean everything. This morning at church, singing songs - I'm sobbing. Aaron says "Hey babe" when he gets home every night - cue the water... Continue Reading Roller coaster called pregnancy »
This is a pregnancy update - so I stop getting phone calls prefaced with - "Are you in the hospital?" "Are you in labor?" Stop it. All of you - and you know who are. I am talking to you.... Continue Reading Get off it »
Since everyone and their mother is waiting for me to have this baby and I've been consumed with thinking labor would or could start at any minute - I'm changing the direction of these thoughts today and making an effort... Continue Reading Focus »
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 »
-Not having cleaned the baby car seat yet - it's still in the attic at this point. -Most of the "baby things" are still in the attic - and I'd really just like to take stock of what we have... Continue Reading Slightly stressing about: »
Seeing my feet again. Having ankles. Holding a brand new baby. Smelling his soft baby hair. Watching Jessica fall in love (hopefully). Watching Aaron with a new baby. Eating cake. And ice cream. Without caring. Bending at the waist. Wearing... Continue Reading I'm looking forward to: »
I had another doctors appointment and non-stress today. I LOVE MY DOCTOR. First. That had to be said, because, really? He is the man. Also - I'm almost 3 centimeters dilated - he said he has to say 2 because... Continue Reading Doctors appointment update »
This is the ticker to my DUE DATE. So we know I won't go past this because of the gestational diabetes, but I could go earlier ... any one want to make a little guess? I'm shooting for May... Continue Reading Count down! »
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 »
Jessica's first portrait. I can't get enough of this. She drew me this morning, pregnant and everything. GENIUS! The folder of things we keep that Jessica colors, draws or writes it already full and she's only 3. I'm going... Continue Reading My kid is amazing, and some other stuff »
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 »
Tomorrow morning is the big day of the first apt for all this gestational diabetes stuff. It doesn't feel like such a scary word anymore, I guess making me live with the knowledge for a week without doing a thing... Continue Reading Babies in the belly »
Alright you leech loving blood suckers that are my blood sugar levels - lets get one thing straight here. I do not like you. I do not like that you're in my body, that you're messing with me in any... Continue Reading A very angry letter to my blood sugar, you have been warned. »
Well suckity suck. I have gestational diabetes. At my last doctors appointment they found too much sugar in my urine - and then after checking my blood they found that my sugar levels were too high. So I had to... Continue Reading Gestational Diabetes »
Wow. I don't remember nesting like this with Jessica but I was also working at the time and we had just moved into this house - so maybe unpacking was disguised as nesting for me. I'm about to sign up... Continue Reading Nesting 101 »
Bear and fish Shoes 3 little fishies Poppies Robot Circles Godzilla Whale Waiting for the bus Leaves Bat! 2 years Streets Citrus Sweets, mmm Chocolate DUCKS Leaf and bird Bubbles I've linked to a few of these before, because I... Continue Reading Etsy: Art for baby's room »
Since I'm feeling better, lets go there, shall we? Lets talk about how uncomfortable this pregnancy is. Lets talk about how all things circular on my body are growing bigger and bigger (you liked one, I know) and well, lets... Continue Reading lets go there »
It's getting a little difficult to sleep at night - uncomfortable wise. There were a few nights last week that I only got 3 hours total and was still able to function during the day, which, believe me, is beyond... Continue Reading Thinking ahead »
Jessica's 3 year stats are: Weighs 31 3/4 pounds Measures 38 1/2 inches tall She's a healthy bean. Baby Boy stats are: Heart beat at 137 Measuring right on schedule (24 weeks) and still due May 10 He's a healthy... Continue Reading Status »
Hows about some baby talk? All you patient family and friends enduring the bathroom posts and photos - I know there's a lot of play by play and what you really want is some baby news. We're doing great -... Continue Reading babies, babies and more babies »
Schaap baby boy kicking from Jodi Schaap on Vimeo.... Continue Reading Someone says hi »
Now that we know the sex of the baby (a boy for those of you who missed the big announcement) we haven't done much about it. We thought we'd start looking at names once we knew the sex or planning... Continue Reading Getting ready for baby? »
Alright, alright ... enough with the suspense already huh? We're having a baby BOY!!!!!!... Continue Reading We saw the turtle sign »
The big day is upon us very soon - and yes we will be announcing the sex of the baby it just might take a day or two over here with the holiday going on and family and whatnot. So... Continue Reading It's coming! »
We survived yesterday coming out on the other end with a few puffy eyes and a whole lot of showers. Showers are the only thing I can do in this house that no one will bother me. I take a... Continue Reading Brighter days and babies »
In my belly ... " Head to bottom, your baby is approximately 5 1/2 inches long (about the length of a bell pepper), and she weighs almost 7 ounces. She's busy flexing her arms and legs — movements that you'll... Continue Reading Right about now »
A very close race - Boy won by only 2 votes. So basically almost everyone will be surprised if we're able to find out the sex of this little person. We'll see who was right.... Continue Reading Polls closed, results are in »
Well I had this all customized with better colors - this looks pretty crappy, but it'll still be fun. Vote now! We'll see what happens :) You'll be directed to their website, it opens up a new window but thats... Continue Reading VOTE NOW! »
According to the old wives tale about the baby's heartbeat - so far we're expecting another girl. Today the heartbeat was at 145-147. Anything above 140 (so they say) is a girl, and below is a boy. I actually "feel"... Continue Reading 16 week check up »
I've started to feel this baby kick and move this week. The past two weeks I've wondered if what I was feeling was the baby - it was different, however faint, than the normal feelings I was having in my... Continue Reading Feeling movement »
I haven't had many cravings yet with this pregnancy - I mean there's been the urgent need for chocolate once or twice and the desire for a milk shake ... but nothing that I just have to have, RIGHT NOW.... Continue Reading Cravings »
Dear Out Loud Thinkers, I know. I know I'm big for only being 14 1/2 weeks pregnant. Thank you, oh so much, for pointing this out to me, loudly. Like I can't see straight in the mirror or I've suddenly... Continue Reading A letter to you. »
I suppose it's time I go there. The dreams. The pregnant dreams. They're vivid, lets just say that. Last night I finally had a dream containing a baby and a lot of my Washington family members. At one point I... Continue Reading Pregnant dreams »
I mentioned earlier that we were looking into home birth because of the cost and got some great responses with emails full of information, books to read and people to talk to. Thank you. I love lists of books to... Continue Reading As of now »
Now that the bump has popped a bit I'm finding it harder to fit into some of my clothes. I got out some of my maternity clothes from my first pregnancy and although they fit me now, they won't after... Continue Reading Maternity wear »
When I was pregnant with Jessica and we decided not to find out the sex of the baby we got reactions all over the board. But mostly people thought they were entitled to some kind of information. People usually not... Continue Reading Archibald McShaver Schaap »
in my belly ... "The most dramatic development this week: Reflexes. Your baby's fingers will soon begin to open and close, his toes will curl, his eye muscles will clench, and his mouth will make sucking movements. In fact, if... Continue Reading Right about now »
Heart beat was good - right around 169-171 bpm. We'll see if I get the movie up - I'd like to cut a bit of it so it's just showing the portion of the heartbeat but we'll see.... Continue Reading Heartbeat »
The 12 week check up is today - we'll get to hear the heart beat. I'll try to record it and then put it up here.... Continue Reading Ticker »
We're exploring the idea of a midwife and home birth because of the cost ... so we'll see what happens. I basically want to know what their pain management plan is. I did this once already - I'm not so... Continue Reading Midwives »
Right about now, in my belly ... "Your baby, just over 1 1/2 inches long and about the size of a fig, is now almost fully formed. Her hands will soon open and close into fists, tiny tooth buds are... Continue Reading Whats going on »
As most of the women who read this site already know, pregnancies after the first are just different. Different as in my entire life is not this bundle of sweet smelling baby coo's waiting to happen - my life is... Continue Reading Differences »
Jessica has become a little more aggressive in her play tactics lately and this morning we tried to tell her that she'll have to share with her new brother or sister when it comes. You should have seen her face.... Continue Reading Jessica on being 2.5 »
Stats: I'm 8 1/2 weeks pregnant - still due middle of May (today they said May 11) I'll still go with May 13 because it's my mom's birthday ... we saw the beating heart which measured at 167 bpm.... Continue Reading Schaap Baby #2 »
The ultrasound is just hours away - tomorrow morning. I have to prep for this one, which means I have to drink a lot of water (or any liquid) 45 minutes prior to the ultrasound and I'll have to pee... Continue Reading Approaching the face to face »
Our first doctor's appointment is this morning - I don't think anything very exciting will happen but I'll let you know what does ... UPDATE: Doctor's appointment went fine - we didn't get to try and hear the heart beat... Continue Reading Doctors Appointment »
I'm going to go ahead and say it. I totally forgot what the first part of pregnancy is really all about and if I had remembered more clearly I think I would have been a bit more leery about volunteering... Continue Reading 1st Trimester woes »
I'm feeling uncomfortably pregnant today. This weekend in Boston it started. A small bump emerging and the "full" feeling 24/7. Food doesn't interest me on a regular basis and when it does I need it NOW. I feel like my... Continue Reading Baby #2 is already making itself known »
I was going to try and wait until tomorrow to write this but I just can't. I am too stinkin' excited. If you didn't catch it at the end of the last entry - WE'RE PREGNANT! And we're pumped! We've... Continue Reading Announcing another baby »