Revolution of Love

Revolution of Love

Do small things with great love.

Tiny Treasures Tuesday – 7/28/2010

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Tiny Treasures Tuesday is dedicated to celebrating the lives of your children.

Bella

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My little baby girl is becoming a young girl at age 7 3/4 now. She has a tender heart, sensitive spirit and joyful outlook on life. She can always brighten up my day with one of her smiles. She is truly a mama’s little helper, which has been a relief to me with taking care of Andrew and my growing belly.
Right now she is enjoying summer vacation and putting all her energy into her swimming lessons. She has taken lessons in summers past but never made much progress, still having a fear of getting her head into the water. This year we found a great local girl who gives private lessons and Bella has really taken to her. She has been making a lot of progress and now just has to get over her fear of letting go and trying to swim on her own.

Andrew

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Our “little papi” is two years old now and is full of life and energy. He is more mellow in public but at home or with people he knows well, he is eager to run, laugh and play. He is growing into the comedian of the family and loves to make people laugh, such as when he dramatically pretends to fall to the ground yelling, “Whoo, whoo!” He sometimes drives me nuts with his love of dumping out bookcase and laundry baskets but when he runs up to me and squeezes me with a hug, I just melt.

My Little One

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This pregnancy has been relatively easy besides the usual aches, pains and tiredness the 9th month brings. I have to take it easy because I tend to get too many Braxton Hicks (which are really starting to hurt) and we don’t want another another premature birth (as Bella was.) I will say that my little one seems much more active than Bella and Andrew were and I am getting a lot of practice at waking up at all hours of the night. Not to mention that I look I am about to pop – as you can see in the pic!! LOL!


Mama Gifts for Your Unborn Child

I love this idea from Katherine at Domestic Church. She started a tradition by making personal rosaries for each of her children whle she was pregnant with them. She plans on giving it to them as gifts when they are older. That’s such a great idea! Check out the story and the pics.
Not being as crafty as that, my tradition was to keep a pregnancy journal addressed to “my little one.” It is nice to have “conversations” with each child and share what I was going through with their pregnancy and what I hope for their future. After their birth, I try to update their journals on their birthdays so they can get a glimpse of how they are progressing and how our family is growing. I am not sure when I will give the journal to each child but I am hoping that one day they will really enjoy it.
Here is a pic of the journals: Bella’s, Andrew’s and the latest edition. šŸ™‚
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(Note: Not pictured are the journals I kept for my second and third pregnancy; both ended in miscarriage. You can read one of the journals online at RoL. I pray that one day instead of giving my two other children a journal, I’ll just be able to hold them in heaven.)


Pregnancy Belly Band

Now that my belly is well on it’s way towards pregnancy hugeness, I was looking for a way to stay in my fave jeans for as long as possible. I came across the Belly Bands Combo that turns your regular jeans or pants into preggers-friendly clothes. I gave it a try and so far I love it! I am still on the shorter extender but most likely in another month or so, I will need the larger extender. If you are in the same situation, check it out!
UPDATE: Our baby has since been born but I wanted to let you know that I never wore maternity pants during this pregnancy. With the belly band I was able to wear my regular jeans throughout, even at the end when I was huge!


Humor: Pregnancy Q & A

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I was browsing the Phatmass Phorum and came across this funny post from awhile back. It seemed appropriate since I am feeling very pregnant at the moment. šŸ™‚

PREGNANCY Q & A & more!
Q: Should I have a baby after 35?
A: No, 35 children is enough.
Q : I’m two months pregnant now. When will my baby move?
A: With any luck, right after he finishes college.
Q : What is the most reliable method to determine a baby’s sex?
A: Childbirth.
Q: My wife is five months pregnant and so moody that sometimes she’s borderline irrational.
A: So what’s your question?
Q : My childbirth instructor says it’s not pain I’ll feel during labor, but pressure. Is she right?
A: Yes, in the same way that a tornado might be called an air current.
Q: When is the best time to get an epidural?
A: Right after you find out you’re pregnant.
Q : Is there any reason I have to be in the delivery room while my wife is in labor?
A: Not unless the word ‘alimony’ means anything to you.
Q: Is there anything I should avoid while recovering from childbirth?
A: Yes, pregnancy.
Q : Do I have to have a baby shower?
A: Not if you change the baby’s diaper very quickly.
Q : Our baby was born last week. When will my wife begin to feel and act normal again?
A: When the kids are in college.