At my 40 week check up this Tuesday, I was 1 cm dilated. Yikes, I thought, not much progress at all and my doctor felt the same way. My due date is tomorrow and was we quickly approach this last day in April, I am feeling more and more confident that this will be a May baby!
The doctor has scheduled me to be induced Monday night, the 4th, which means we will have a baby by Tuesday. Right now I am really praying that an induction doesn't have to happen. If it does, then I want to do whatever is best to get the baby here safely, but at the same time I have worked really hard to prepare myself to labor at home as long as possible and then be up and moving while at the hospital. So, as is true in life, things don't always go according to plan.
I've prayed for patience and now I pray for peace. During the last two weeks, things have become entirely more painful. Even the simplest activities - walking, getting in and out of the car, putting on a pair of pants - are now dreaded daily activities. My doctor says this is entirely normal as the baby's head is down and he or she continues to weasel their way further into the canal. Okay, fine... but man does it hurt!
Dan continues to be my source of strength and steadiness. I never would have made it through this pregnancy without him and now we get to tackle the joys of parenthood together. Personally, I think we make a great team and I love him with all my soul.
Stay posted and hopefully the next entry will include baby details and pictures!!!
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Thursday, April 9, 2009
No news is not necessarily good news
I am 37 1/2 weeks and waiting (not entirely patiently). I really didn't think the last month would be that hard, oh how I was wrong. Something happened on Sunday as I randomly realized that I was ready to have the baby. Maybe because the nursery is basically ready, all necessary objects have been purchased and the bags are packed. Unfortunately, the baby is not ready to come out at this moment. So, I wait...we wait. We have very few plans scheduled these days in hopes of grabbing our numerous suitcases, bags, pillows etc and heading to Community North. My body continues to yell at me... feet are extremely tired by the end of the day, more pain in my lower back, and the glorious cramp-like contractions have started and become more routine. I was reading in my pregnancy book that right now it is recommended that you stop working and focus on your own rest... yeah right! Doesn't that sound like a great plan... sure I'll just sit around for the next few weeks, sleep, take long baths and treat myself like the princess I am. In reality, I will continue to work until this baby decides to join us in the world!
In all seriousness, we are excited and anxious for the day to truly come. We will keep you posted!
In all seriousness, we are excited and anxious for the day to truly come. We will keep you posted!
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
The nursery, the shower, the waiting
Guess I have been a little busy or preoccupied lately. Too long between posts but here is the latest news
1. Dan has worked extremely hard on the nursery and it looks beautiful. Still waiting on a few furniture pieces but it is suitable for baby's homecoming. Pictures to follow.
2. We are at the 35 week mark but still measuring 1 week ahead. My next appointment is Tuesday (at 36 weeks) and this is when we start going every week. My hopes are too high that I will actually be dilated during this appointment!
3. We had a gorgeous baby shower this past Sunday afternoon hosted by our family friend Abbie Rogers. She even had my friend from high school, Adam Bryan and his wife Allie there to take pictures. Professional photographers for my baby shower! I was blown away. I am sure they will post pictures and I will update that. Their website is www.abryanphotography.com Thank you to everyone for your kindness and generosity... we are so blessed!
4. Physically I feel okay just getting more tired and sore. Emotionally I feel a bit of a mess. I tend to be up and down a lot lately. I think this is due to anxiety about when the baby will actually come and being as prepared as possible. (not to play therapist on myself or anything :) )
5. I think this last month is the true battle... getting ready, trying not to be overly anxious, feeling too large to do much of anything, and trying to enjoy your last days just you and your husband. I know Dan and I will be great parents and will love having this baby in our lives, but at the same time I know we will miss our time just the two of us. Thankfully we have lots of willing babysitters so weekly date night will be a must!
That's all for now but I promise to post some pictures soon.
1. Dan has worked extremely hard on the nursery and it looks beautiful. Still waiting on a few furniture pieces but it is suitable for baby's homecoming. Pictures to follow.
2. We are at the 35 week mark but still measuring 1 week ahead. My next appointment is Tuesday (at 36 weeks) and this is when we start going every week. My hopes are too high that I will actually be dilated during this appointment!
3. We had a gorgeous baby shower this past Sunday afternoon hosted by our family friend Abbie Rogers. She even had my friend from high school, Adam Bryan and his wife Allie there to take pictures. Professional photographers for my baby shower! I was blown away. I am sure they will post pictures and I will update that. Their website is www.abryanphotography.com Thank you to everyone for your kindness and generosity... we are so blessed!
4. Physically I feel okay just getting more tired and sore. Emotionally I feel a bit of a mess. I tend to be up and down a lot lately. I think this is due to anxiety about when the baby will actually come and being as prepared as possible. (not to play therapist on myself or anything :) )
5. I think this last month is the true battle... getting ready, trying not to be overly anxious, feeling too large to do much of anything, and trying to enjoy your last days just you and your husband. I know Dan and I will be great parents and will love having this baby in our lives, but at the same time I know we will miss our time just the two of us. Thankfully we have lots of willing babysitters so weekly date night will be a must!
That's all for now but I promise to post some pictures soon.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Scary Night
At about 7PM last night, I started having regular contractions (the non-painful kind). I was having some earlier in the afternoon but they were pretty irregular. These contractions don't hurt but everything just gets very tight. So, at 7 I called the on-call number and fortunately my doctor was the one on-call.
He told me to drink two big glasses of water, empty my bladder and rest. I followed his instructions but had a consistent 6 contractions every hour. They continued every 10 minutes until about 9. We decided I should call him back and at that point, he decided to have us go to Community North Labor and Delivery to get checked out.
They hooked me up to a fetal monitor and tracked the baby's heart rate and the contractions. After watching this for a while, my doctor ordered a shot of tributelene (not sure if I spelled that right). The nurse told me it would make me feel hot, jittery and cause my heart to race. It did just that and worse.
I was talking to my mom on the phone giving her an update and I started feeling terrible. I got off the phone and Dan got the nurse. By that point, I had no color in my face, felt terribly nauseous and was having trouble breathing. They lowered my bed so my head was below my feet, brought in a pulse-ox monitor and just kept checking my blood pressure. The lowest it reached was 80/30.
It took a while but I started feeling better, and even better news... the baby was a champ through it all! Even when my bp dropped the baby's heart rate held strong. We have one tough baby in there!
Around 11:45, my doctor sprung us and we headed home. The contractions have stopped and I am free to resume activity.... at least until Monday when I have an already scheduled ultrasound and see my doctor. He might put me on modified bed rest, but we'll see. I'm supposed to drink lots of water (about 2 liters a day) and not over do it. This is not an easy task for me normally. But I think after last night I will make it a point to rest.
He told me to drink two big glasses of water, empty my bladder and rest. I followed his instructions but had a consistent 6 contractions every hour. They continued every 10 minutes until about 9. We decided I should call him back and at that point, he decided to have us go to Community North Labor and Delivery to get checked out.
They hooked me up to a fetal monitor and tracked the baby's heart rate and the contractions. After watching this for a while, my doctor ordered a shot of tributelene (not sure if I spelled that right). The nurse told me it would make me feel hot, jittery and cause my heart to race. It did just that and worse.
I was talking to my mom on the phone giving her an update and I started feeling terrible. I got off the phone and Dan got the nurse. By that point, I had no color in my face, felt terribly nauseous and was having trouble breathing. They lowered my bed so my head was below my feet, brought in a pulse-ox monitor and just kept checking my blood pressure. The lowest it reached was 80/30.
It took a while but I started feeling better, and even better news... the baby was a champ through it all! Even when my bp dropped the baby's heart rate held strong. We have one tough baby in there!
Around 11:45, my doctor sprung us and we headed home. The contractions have stopped and I am free to resume activity.... at least until Monday when I have an already scheduled ultrasound and see my doctor. He might put me on modified bed rest, but we'll see. I'm supposed to drink lots of water (about 2 liters a day) and not over do it. This is not an easy task for me normally. But I think after last night I will make it a point to rest.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
For You
Being pregnant with you has been the most awe-inspiring and, at times, challenging experience of my life. It seems that each month brings exciting new events that have amazed your dad and me. The first few months I was pregnant with you were challenging in the fact that I really didn't feel well most days. Basically, I woke up feeling bad and went to bed feeling much the same. But, the sickness passed after the first four months and I tried to get on with things.
Along the way, we have faced some difficult news especially when we found out there was a cyst on your brain. We were very scared as we waited four days to have a special ultrasound. Thankfully, this ultrasound showed that you were growing right on target! Your brain, heart and limbs all appeared perfect, which is exactly what the doctors told us to hope for. The good news is that the cyst is probably already gone and it was just an isolated incident. As your mom and your current home, I too have faced some challenging health issues. Right now I am wearing a heart monitor (which I really hate) but the doctor's orders were to wear it for a month. While pregnant, my heart has begun beating very fast and hard and a few times I have nearly fainted. In a couple weeks we will know what is going on. But for now, I'm just trying to provide you with the best, safest and healthiest home I can.
One of the reasons I wanted to write you this letter was to share some wonderful memories over the past few weeks. About a week ago, I was lying in bed reading a book and your dad was falling asleep next to me. All of the sudden you started to kick me very hard and then it felt like you were doing somersaults in my belly. I lifted up my shirt a little bit to take a closer look at my belly. Sure enough, I could actually see you moving in there. I quickly decided to wake up your dad because I was sure he wouldn't want to miss this. I told him to just watch my belly and right away you started movin' and shakin' in there. We loved the little show you put on for us! I'm not sure words can adequately describe the overwhelming sense of joy I felt knowing you were growing so well inside of me. I also began feeling proud to be your mom and growing even more anxious to meet you. I know one day I will forget the exact feeling of what it was like to have you move inside of me, but I will never forget the intense emotions associated with these days. We love you already.
You seem to have distinct patterns of being awake and asleep. You really enjoy moving around in the early afternoon and by about nine at night all bets are off... this is when you really start kicking and rolling around. And then, when I am finally able to go to sleep you start kicking again. But that's okay, I truly love every move you make.
If all goes according to schedule, in less than three months you will be here with us. Then we will finally be able to meet you and know if you are Samuel or Maggie. But for now, we watch, wait and do our best to get prepared for your arrival. Enjoy your time in there and I will do my best to keep you safe and secure.
Along the way, we have faced some difficult news especially when we found out there was a cyst on your brain. We were very scared as we waited four days to have a special ultrasound. Thankfully, this ultrasound showed that you were growing right on target! Your brain, heart and limbs all appeared perfect, which is exactly what the doctors told us to hope for. The good news is that the cyst is probably already gone and it was just an isolated incident. As your mom and your current home, I too have faced some challenging health issues. Right now I am wearing a heart monitor (which I really hate) but the doctor's orders were to wear it for a month. While pregnant, my heart has begun beating very fast and hard and a few times I have nearly fainted. In a couple weeks we will know what is going on. But for now, I'm just trying to provide you with the best, safest and healthiest home I can.
One of the reasons I wanted to write you this letter was to share some wonderful memories over the past few weeks. About a week ago, I was lying in bed reading a book and your dad was falling asleep next to me. All of the sudden you started to kick me very hard and then it felt like you were doing somersaults in my belly. I lifted up my shirt a little bit to take a closer look at my belly. Sure enough, I could actually see you moving in there. I quickly decided to wake up your dad because I was sure he wouldn't want to miss this. I told him to just watch my belly and right away you started movin' and shakin' in there. We loved the little show you put on for us! I'm not sure words can adequately describe the overwhelming sense of joy I felt knowing you were growing so well inside of me. I also began feeling proud to be your mom and growing even more anxious to meet you. I know one day I will forget the exact feeling of what it was like to have you move inside of me, but I will never forget the intense emotions associated with these days. We love you already.
You seem to have distinct patterns of being awake and asleep. You really enjoy moving around in the early afternoon and by about nine at night all bets are off... this is when you really start kicking and rolling around. And then, when I am finally able to go to sleep you start kicking again. But that's okay, I truly love every move you make.
If all goes according to schedule, in less than three months you will be here with us. Then we will finally be able to meet you and know if you are Samuel or Maggie. But for now, we watch, wait and do our best to get prepared for your arrival. Enjoy your time in there and I will do my best to keep you safe and secure.
Saturday, January 17, 2009
one more thing...
If one more person asks me if I am having twins I might lose it!
This happened at least two times this week. I don't think I am that big at all (my mother and husband agree with me of course) but I think because my stomach is very round (like a basketball in there) and am all baby in the front I might appear larger.
So, to answer the question... NO, there is only one baby in there! I've seen him or her several times. This doesn't mean the baby isn't big because that may very well be the case. But I am fine with that.
If you think I look huge the next time you see me, please keep it to yourself! :)
This happened at least two times this week. I don't think I am that big at all (my mother and husband agree with me of course) but I think because my stomach is very round (like a basketball in there) and am all baby in the front I might appear larger.
So, to answer the question... NO, there is only one baby in there! I've seen him or her several times. This doesn't mean the baby isn't big because that may very well be the case. But I am fine with that.
If you think I look huge the next time you see me, please keep it to yourself! :)
Dan gets kicked!
This past Wednesday night, Dan felt the baby kick for the first time! It was pretty exciting for both of us really. For the past few weeks, I have been feeling the baby very often (he or she has a distinct kicking/moving schedule) and I always try to get Dan to feel it. Unfortunately, it seemed as soon as Dan would put his hand on my stomach and push the baby would move or stop kicking. So, on this night, the baby was very active and I told Dan to try again. He push on my stomach and instantly felt about three kicks in a row. I wish I had a picture of his face because it was priceless. He got this excited look but then looked to me for confirmation that he was feeling the "right" thing. He was. He pushed again and the baby pushed him back! As I type, this little baby is rockin' and rollin' in there again.
My mom told me that I had a very distinct kicking scheduled too, and that 6-8pm was my prime kicking time. She also said that when I was born 6-8pm was my crying and stress-relieving time. This meant that she didn't eat a hot meal for many months... sorry mom! Guess we will see what this little bugger has in store for us each night. I'm sure we are up for the challenge... at least we better be!
My mom told me that I had a very distinct kicking scheduled too, and that 6-8pm was my prime kicking time. She also said that when I was born 6-8pm was my crying and stress-relieving time. This meant that she didn't eat a hot meal for many months... sorry mom! Guess we will see what this little bugger has in store for us each night. I'm sure we are up for the challenge... at least we better be!
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Christmas in California
We had a wonderful Christmas in Manhattan Beach, California (where my brother and sister-in-law live). While it was a little different not to spend Christmas in the bitter cold, it was a great chance to get away, relax and see some new things. We spent a few days in Santa Barbara and Montecito which was very fun and so beautiful! My sister-in-law, Julie, was able to put up her first Christmas tree in I think about 13 years.
I will say that I don't plan on flying again until after the baby is here. The flight out wasn't too bad... I just up and walked 5 times. But the flight home was awful... tons of screaming kids, I pulled a muscle or something in my back which hurt so bad I had to do deep breathing to get through the pain, and just a lot of sitting! Oh well, it was worth it to have a great trip in southern California.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
91st Percentile
I learned today that little baby is not so little... he or she is weighing in at exactly 1 pound!!!
At 21 weeks, that puts the baby in the 91st percentile for size. That's a pretty big baby. So we'll see how things progress and whether or not I have to deliver a 10 pound baby!
At 21 weeks, that puts the baby in the 91st percentile for size. That's a pretty big baby. So we'll see how things progress and whether or not I have to deliver a 10 pound baby!
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Belly Shots
15 or 16 weeks (above)
20 weeks (above)So, it seems that right after Thanksgiving my belly just popped. And no, I didn't eat an entire turkey but the belly is definitely sticking out more. Right now I am 21 weeks. I had a picture with my shirt pulled down but I think it made me look bigger than I really am (and I don't need to stare at pictures like that now). The baby and I are measuring in the 46th percentile, whatever that means. I think it means we aren't too little and we aren't too big. I am doing my best to work out a few times a week and keep my energy up. I'm sure more pictures will follow.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
20 weeks and counting!
Had our 20-week ultrasound this morning. Technically, this is when they should be able to determine the baby's sex but sorry for those of you still hoping... we didn't find out. The technician even avoided that area. But for most of the time the baby's ankles were crossed and its knees were pulled up.
We got some incredible pictures and they recorded it. I had to go out last night and find a VHS tape because that's all they use at the dr's office! We will be converting it to DVD... (then we will post some pictures)
I'm not sure how to adequately describe the feelings associated with seeing the baby and now looking at these pictures. It is truly an incredible experience and responsibility. Our responsibility as parents has already begun. A coworker said to me today that Dan and I are entrusted to be good stewards of this life. I haven't ever thought of it that way but she is absolutely right. I feel so blessed to carry this baby and then to raise him or her with Dan. Lately, I feel like I think about this baby and being pregnant every minute of every day.
He or she was moving all around... waving at us, kicking his legs, rolling over and even opening and closing his mouth! That was pretty awesome. The technician repeatedly commented on how active he or she is... oh great, I thought, a sign of things to come? The heartbeat was strong, a little slower than a few weeks ago. We also saw the kidneys, stomach, all four chambers of the heart and various parts of the brain.
There is an amazing picture of the baby's profile and it almost looks like light is shining on his face. You can so clearly see his eyes, nose and the mouth is open. I still haven't felt any movement but I should very soon. Then, I'm told, I will be hoping for relief. Right now, I'm just eagerly anticiapting those first waves of movement and kicks!
We got some incredible pictures and they recorded it. I had to go out last night and find a VHS tape because that's all they use at the dr's office! We will be converting it to DVD... (then we will post some pictures)
I'm not sure how to adequately describe the feelings associated with seeing the baby and now looking at these pictures. It is truly an incredible experience and responsibility. Our responsibility as parents has already begun. A coworker said to me today that Dan and I are entrusted to be good stewards of this life. I haven't ever thought of it that way but she is absolutely right. I feel so blessed to carry this baby and then to raise him or her with Dan. Lately, I feel like I think about this baby and being pregnant every minute of every day.
He or she was moving all around... waving at us, kicking his legs, rolling over and even opening and closing his mouth! That was pretty awesome. The technician repeatedly commented on how active he or she is... oh great, I thought, a sign of things to come? The heartbeat was strong, a little slower than a few weeks ago. We also saw the kidneys, stomach, all four chambers of the heart and various parts of the brain.
There is an amazing picture of the baby's profile and it almost looks like light is shining on his face. You can so clearly see his eyes, nose and the mouth is open. I still haven't felt any movement but I should very soon. Then, I'm told, I will be hoping for relief. Right now, I'm just eagerly anticiapting those first waves of movement and kicks!
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
who cares about fast food anyway???
So, I had another dr. appointment today. We are about at the 19 week mark... almost half way there. Everything looked good and the heartbeat was very strong at almost 160 bpm!
The bummer of the appointment came when I stepped on the scale - always the dreaded moment. Last night, I even thought about what I should wear today in hopes of avoiding heavy clothes and shoes! Now granted I have only gained 11 pounds so far (which is right on track) but the sad part is when my doctor told me that I need to be more careful from this point on. He said that things I could get away with in the first trimester will not be so kind to me now. I'm translating that to mean a diet of fast food is not in my future. I haven't really been eating too badly but there have been moments of weakness. I'm not sure I have ever baked so much either
I think I could eat the following fast food items on a fairly regular (possibly even daily) but I will refrain:
1. Egg McMuffin (McDonald's)
2. Cheeseburger (McDonald's)
3. Grilled Stufft Burrito and Nachos (Taco Bell)
4. Beef 'N Cheddar and Curly Fries (Arby's)
5. Oreo Blizzard (Dairy Queen)
For those of you feeling disgusted right now, I apologize.
So, I resign for the next 20 weeks to keep in mind that all the weight I gain will at some point need to come off. I will do this for myself and my baby. But in answer to the question in the title of this blog... I care about fast food and I will miss it!
The bummer of the appointment came when I stepped on the scale - always the dreaded moment. Last night, I even thought about what I should wear today in hopes of avoiding heavy clothes and shoes! Now granted I have only gained 11 pounds so far (which is right on track) but the sad part is when my doctor told me that I need to be more careful from this point on. He said that things I could get away with in the first trimester will not be so kind to me now. I'm translating that to mean a diet of fast food is not in my future. I haven't really been eating too badly but there have been moments of weakness. I'm not sure I have ever baked so much either
I think I could eat the following fast food items on a fairly regular (possibly even daily) but I will refrain:
1. Egg McMuffin (McDonald's)
2. Cheeseburger (McDonald's)
3. Grilled Stufft Burrito and Nachos (Taco Bell)
4. Beef 'N Cheddar and Curly Fries (Arby's)
5. Oreo Blizzard (Dairy Queen)
For those of you feeling disgusted right now, I apologize.
So, I resign for the next 20 weeks to keep in mind that all the weight I gain will at some point need to come off. I will do this for myself and my baby. But in answer to the question in the title of this blog... I care about fast food and I will miss it!
Saturday, November 22, 2008
The First Trimester...a recap
Unfortunately, it took me far too long to get this blog in action. So, I have to make up for lost time and quickly update you on the first three months of pregnancy. Right now I am just entering my 18th week... flying by already.
To summarize the first trimester, I can think of a few words... tiredness, snacks, excitement, anxiety and vomiting! You guessed it, I didn't have the easiest first few months. About week 7 the all-day sickness started. Whoever coined the phrase "morning sickness" should be taken out back and .... I would start to feel sick in the morning and would have to immediately sit down when I got out of the shower. Then things got worse, I was throwing up almost after every meal. That's when Zofran (nausea medication) and I became good friends.
This point of the story is when Dan became future father-of-the-year. Every day, he would get up first make me toast and bring me my medicine, toast and water. I ate and then stayed in bed for about 20 minutes. Then I was able to get up and get the day started. By about late afternoon, I would start feeling bad again but I just took it easy and it would pass.
Unfortunately, at about 9 or 10 weeks we had a little scare. My placenta was not attaching properly and this caused a tear. For about a month, I had to get injections of progesterone and was forced to rest. No working out for starters. So far, that has been the hardest month on me. I know it is important to do whatever it takes to keep the baby safe and healthy but it was hard to just sit around for a month. So, a month ago I was very relieved to get word from my doctor that the tear had healed and I could resume normal activity. And, no more injections!
Other than that I've just been watching my belly grow. Sometimes I wear my regular jeans (unbuttoned of course) and other times the maternity ones are just much more comfortable. It is strange to see my stomach beginning to look like it has a ball inside of it - causing it to stick out. Haven't felt any movement yet but very very excited for that day!
Thanks to some great friends who have loaned me clothes... you're the best and saving our budget!
Our 20-week ultrasound is scheduled for December 10th. But sorry for those of you hoping to buy us either blue or pink... we are going to be surprised!
Sorry for the long post but I wanted to get things current.
To summarize the first trimester, I can think of a few words... tiredness, snacks, excitement, anxiety and vomiting! You guessed it, I didn't have the easiest first few months. About week 7 the all-day sickness started. Whoever coined the phrase "morning sickness" should be taken out back and .... I would start to feel sick in the morning and would have to immediately sit down when I got out of the shower. Then things got worse, I was throwing up almost after every meal. That's when Zofran (nausea medication) and I became good friends.
This point of the story is when Dan became future father-of-the-year. Every day, he would get up first make me toast and bring me my medicine, toast and water. I ate and then stayed in bed for about 20 minutes. Then I was able to get up and get the day started. By about late afternoon, I would start feeling bad again but I just took it easy and it would pass.
Unfortunately, at about 9 or 10 weeks we had a little scare. My placenta was not attaching properly and this caused a tear. For about a month, I had to get injections of progesterone and was forced to rest. No working out for starters. So far, that has been the hardest month on me. I know it is important to do whatever it takes to keep the baby safe and healthy but it was hard to just sit around for a month. So, a month ago I was very relieved to get word from my doctor that the tear had healed and I could resume normal activity. And, no more injections!
Other than that I've just been watching my belly grow. Sometimes I wear my regular jeans (unbuttoned of course) and other times the maternity ones are just much more comfortable. It is strange to see my stomach beginning to look like it has a ball inside of it - causing it to stick out. Haven't felt any movement yet but very very excited for that day!
Thanks to some great friends who have loaned me clothes... you're the best and saving our budget!
Our 20-week ultrasound is scheduled for December 10th. But sorry for those of you hoping to buy us either blue or pink... we are going to be surprised!
Sorry for the long post but I wanted to get things current.
Explanation of Blog Title
I know Heidi's Haus is a sort of unusual name but there is meaning behind it...
When I was about two years old, my wonderful grandfather (Gramps) built a play house for me. And I mean a real playhouse. It just looked like a miniature version of a house complete with tiled roof, door bell and window panes. The icing on the cake was the hand-painted sign my grandmother (Nonee) had him put outside the front door. As you might have guessed, it reads "Heidi's Haus".
Haus is the German word for house. As my maiden name may have given away, my dad's family is very German.
This blog is a refleciton of me, my life, my family, my home and my soon-to-be first-born baby! And it is dedicated to Nonee and Gramps. Without them, the name of the blog would never have been possible.
When I was about two years old, my wonderful grandfather (Gramps) built a play house for me. And I mean a real playhouse. It just looked like a miniature version of a house complete with tiled roof, door bell and window panes. The icing on the cake was the hand-painted sign my grandmother (Nonee) had him put outside the front door. As you might have guessed, it reads "Heidi's Haus".
Haus is the German word for house. As my maiden name may have given away, my dad's family is very German.
This blog is a refleciton of me, my life, my family, my home and my soon-to-be first-born baby! And it is dedicated to Nonee and Gramps. Without them, the name of the blog would never have been possible.
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