Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Cocoa Pebbles
One of Craig's paranoia has been that I am not eating enough of the foods that he likes. He is concerned that the baby is not getting enough fudge brownie ice cream, Coke, pizza, and corned beef and pastrami sandwiches.
He is afraid all this fruit, mexican food, and cheese will tip the equilibrium and restaurant choices to my side.
Anyway one of the few cereals that the baby had been enjoying was Cocoa Pebbles. While not the healthiest, Craig has always encouraged the consumption of this cereal because it is a way for the baby to get chocolate. So after bad experiences with all the breakfast cereals in the house I decided to have Cocoa Pebbles for breakfast.
Well, after getting ready for work and almost out the door, the baby decided at about 7:15 that Cocoa Pebbles were NO Good! While I was mad at the time, quite a hilarious morning sickness story followed. I know that some people do not have the stomach for these types of stories so Craig and I debated if there was a tactful way to do puke stories. After hours of deliberation this is what we decided.....
Cocoa Pebbles are no longer on the menu.
He is afraid all this fruit, mexican food, and cheese will tip the equilibrium and restaurant choices to my side.
Anyway one of the few cereals that the baby had been enjoying was Cocoa Pebbles. While not the healthiest, Craig has always encouraged the consumption of this cereal because it is a way for the baby to get chocolate. So after bad experiences with all the breakfast cereals in the house I decided to have Cocoa Pebbles for breakfast.
Well, after getting ready for work and almost out the door, the baby decided at about 7:15 that Cocoa Pebbles were NO Good! While I was mad at the time, quite a hilarious morning sickness story followed. I know that some people do not have the stomach for these types of stories so Craig and I debated if there was a tactful way to do puke stories. After hours of deliberation this is what we decided.....
Cocoa Pebbles are no longer on the menu.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Props for Papa
I often joke that if Craig did all the shopping all we would have was cocoa pebbles, peach snapple and Coke in the house. Until last week this was not a joke.
Last week Craig went to the grocery store, without direction, and came home with bread, chicken salad, strawberries, pineapple, watermelon and other yummy healthy snacks. He went into the kitchen and sliced everything up so the baby and I would have nutritious snacks at our fingertips.
Aren't I the luckiest?
Last week Craig went to the grocery store, without direction, and came home with bread, chicken salad, strawberries, pineapple, watermelon and other yummy healthy snacks. He went into the kitchen and sliced everything up so the baby and I would have nutritious snacks at our fingertips.
Aren't I the luckiest?
Another Letter from Baby
Dear Family and Friends,
Many of you have wondered how I am able to accomplish such feats as posting on a blog when I am only the size of a mango. Well first off my Mom and Dad are very intelligent people and they talk to me everyday, Mom sings me songs on the way to and home from work, and every now and again Mom and Dad read me stories. Even though my eye lids are fused shut I can recognize light and that Mavis Beacon program has really helped me master my typing skills. Don't even question how I got the computer....my Dad works for HP! Can you say EPP (Employee Purchase Program)!
I like to listen to Mom and Dad talk about me. Mom talks about nursery colors, birth plans, getting a new car, and picking up the pram. All Dad talks about is opening a 529 for me (that's a college savings plan). I hear a lot of people asking about when I am going to let you know if I am a boy or girl. Mom's appointment is 9 short days away. I haven't decided if I am going to cooperate yet, but you will all know soon enough.
Last night Dad made us Matzo Ball soup and then Mom and I made Mandelbrot for Dad. Mom taught me one very important rule: Do not eat the dough raw! Even though it looks good it doesn't taste good! Dad ate about half of it when it came out of the oven last night. It is a very yummy passover cookie. Here is the recipe if you have anyone missing cookies for the next 8 days:
2 3/4 cups matzo cake flour
3/4 cup potato starch
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter room temperature
2 cups plus 4 tsp sugar
6 large eggs
1 1/2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1. Place rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 350 degrees. Whisk together cake flour, starch, and salt. Lightly grease baking sheet
2. Use electric mixer to beat butter until creamy. Gradually add 2 cups of sugar until fluffy (2 min). Add eggs one at time, beating well after each addition (2 min more)
3. Add dry ingredients one cup at a time. Add 1 1/4 cups chocolate chips and walnuts use a spoon to combine. Dough will be sticky.
4. Divide dough in half and place on prepared tray. Pat into a rough rectangle 8 by 6 by 1 inch. Sprinkle with remaining 4tsp sugar, 1/2 tsp cinnamon and 1/4 cup chocolate chips.
Bake for 40-45 minutes, cool on wire rack for 10 minutes and then while still warm transfer to cutting board and slice.
Enjoy!
Many of you have wondered how I am able to accomplish such feats as posting on a blog when I am only the size of a mango. Well first off my Mom and Dad are very intelligent people and they talk to me everyday, Mom sings me songs on the way to and home from work, and every now and again Mom and Dad read me stories. Even though my eye lids are fused shut I can recognize light and that Mavis Beacon program has really helped me master my typing skills. Don't even question how I got the computer....my Dad works for HP! Can you say EPP (Employee Purchase Program)!
I like to listen to Mom and Dad talk about me. Mom talks about nursery colors, birth plans, getting a new car, and picking up the pram. All Dad talks about is opening a 529 for me (that's a college savings plan). I hear a lot of people asking about when I am going to let you know if I am a boy or girl. Mom's appointment is 9 short days away. I haven't decided if I am going to cooperate yet, but you will all know soon enough.
Last night Dad made us Matzo Ball soup and then Mom and I made Mandelbrot for Dad. Mom taught me one very important rule: Do not eat the dough raw! Even though it looks good it doesn't taste good! Dad ate about half of it when it came out of the oven last night. It is a very yummy passover cookie. Here is the recipe if you have anyone missing cookies for the next 8 days:
2 3/4 cups matzo cake flour
3/4 cup potato starch
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter room temperature
2 cups plus 4 tsp sugar
6 large eggs
1 1/2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1. Place rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 350 degrees. Whisk together cake flour, starch, and salt. Lightly grease baking sheet
2. Use electric mixer to beat butter until creamy. Gradually add 2 cups of sugar until fluffy (2 min). Add eggs one at time, beating well after each addition (2 min more)
3. Add dry ingredients one cup at a time. Add 1 1/4 cups chocolate chips and walnuts use a spoon to combine. Dough will be sticky.
4. Divide dough in half and place on prepared tray. Pat into a rough rectangle 8 by 6 by 1 inch. Sprinkle with remaining 4tsp sugar, 1/2 tsp cinnamon and 1/4 cup chocolate chips.
Bake for 40-45 minutes, cool on wire rack for 10 minutes and then while still warm transfer to cutting board and slice.
Enjoy!
Monday, April 7, 2008
Baby Pool
Craig and I set up an online pool where you can enter guesses about the gender and due date of the baby. We would love as many family and friends participate as possible. To access the game please go to this address:
http://www.expectnet.com/games/betonbaby
In the spirit of full disclosure the Dr. did say at our 11 week appointment that she saw a "weiner". Now this same Dr. also said the same thing to our friends Jeff and Tracy and they have two daughters.
http://www.expectnet.com/games/betonbaby
In the spirit of full disclosure the Dr. did say at our 11 week appointment that she saw a "weiner". Now this same Dr. also said the same thing to our friends Jeff and Tracy and they have two daughters.
Sunday, April 6, 2008
A Letter from Baby
Dear Mom,
I thought we had an understanding, I thought you had figured it out, feed me first thing in the morning. We had it all set with the crackers on the bedside table. I really enjoyed those buttery flaky Ritz crackers before you even set one toe out of bed. When the crackers ran out I was surprised, and disappointed, that you did not replace them. I let it slide because you have been on vacation and getting up and eating breakfast right away.
Recently, you have been trying things that I do not appreciate, getting up and hopping into the shower! What! Where's my food? You know what I will do when you do not feed me; Morning Sickness! I am sorry about the other morning I know that the toast was in the toaster and you were just trying to be efficient by emptying the dishwasher while you waited, but you were doing something before feeding me so I got angry. I thought it was funny as you stood in the kitchen trying to rationalize with me, "C'mon kid the toast is coming!" Sorry not good enough; morning sickness for you!
I know you were hoping by now the placenta would be feeding me and you would be feeling better, placenta shamenta. I like what you eat much better than the placenta cafe daily special. I am not sure that I like that new cereal that you got at Trader Joe's, but I really like the toast, fruit, and yogurt breakfast.
Always Hungry,
Baby
PS- Tell Dad thanks for making the brownies...did you notice it was the first chocolate thing you have had in a long time that did not result in horrible heartburn? I like brownies just like my Dad.
I thought we had an understanding, I thought you had figured it out, feed me first thing in the morning. We had it all set with the crackers on the bedside table. I really enjoyed those buttery flaky Ritz crackers before you even set one toe out of bed. When the crackers ran out I was surprised, and disappointed, that you did not replace them. I let it slide because you have been on vacation and getting up and eating breakfast right away.
Recently, you have been trying things that I do not appreciate, getting up and hopping into the shower! What! Where's my food? You know what I will do when you do not feed me; Morning Sickness! I am sorry about the other morning I know that the toast was in the toaster and you were just trying to be efficient by emptying the dishwasher while you waited, but you were doing something before feeding me so I got angry. I thought it was funny as you stood in the kitchen trying to rationalize with me, "C'mon kid the toast is coming!" Sorry not good enough; morning sickness for you!
I know you were hoping by now the placenta would be feeding me and you would be feeling better, placenta shamenta. I like what you eat much better than the placenta cafe daily special. I am not sure that I like that new cereal that you got at Trader Joe's, but I really like the toast, fruit, and yogurt breakfast.
Always Hungry,
Baby
PS- Tell Dad thanks for making the brownies...did you notice it was the first chocolate thing you have had in a long time that did not result in horrible heartburn? I like brownies just like my Dad.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
A Happy Sound
Today we had our 16 week appointment and it was routine. It was so nice to finally have an appointment that just consisted of weight, blood pressure, heartbeat, and questions. The Dr. put the doppler wand on my "bump" and instantly we heard the "woosh-woosh-woosh"of the heart. The heart was beating at 155 beats per minute, nice and strong.
Stats:
Age:15w 5 days
Heartbeat: 155 bpm
Weight Gain: (Mom) +1
Clothes: My pants still fit but all my tops fit strange and maternity stuff is huge
Cravings/Aversions: Meat is back on the menu and I still like potatoes and there is less on the bad food list, but I am still picky about what I eat each day.
Our next appointment is April 30th, this is the "big" ultrasound. While it is designed to look at the baby's brain, heart, stomach, bladder, all people care about that with a cooperative little one we will be able to find out if it is a girl or boy.
Stats:
Age:15w 5 days
Heartbeat: 155 bpm
Weight Gain: (Mom) +1
Clothes: My pants still fit but all my tops fit strange and maternity stuff is huge
Cravings/Aversions: Meat is back on the menu and I still like potatoes and there is less on the bad food list, but I am still picky about what I eat each day.
Our next appointment is April 30th, this is the "big" ultrasound. While it is designed to look at the baby's brain, heart, stomach, bladder, all people care about that with a cooperative little one we will be able to find out if it is a girl or boy.
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