Archive for August, 2005


Zippy lives up to the name

By kate on August 31st, 2005

Today was an exciting day.
 
We went to yet another appointment with yet another midwife, because even though we liked everyone we’ve seen, we didn’t feel any of them were just right.
 
This time, though, both Steve and I felt that we liked the midwife enough to choose her (and her partner in the practice) to be […]

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Dragging a bit

By kate on August 30th, 2005

I’m back from my trip, and my cold is mostly gone. I’m still dragging, though. I have this headache that comes back on most days. I’m trying to resist taking anything for it, for the baby’s sake, but sometimes I’ve had enough and take some Tylenol (which is OK for pregnancy).
I’ve also been taking a […]

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Nothing to fear but…

By steve on August 24th, 2005

[This is an entry from Steve]
 
Before Kate became pregnant, we bought a book about pregnancy and what to expect. Since then, we’ve bought a few more, and have spent plenty of time noodling about the internet.
 
Most pregnancy literature is written with a female audience in mind. Invariably, when it comes time to address […]

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Update from the Road

By kate on August 23rd, 2005

I’m currently on a week’s vacation in the midwest with (my best friend) Zach. The trip was his birthday gift to me last year; one last little trip before Steve and I have kids. We flew into Chicago, drove right away to Wisconsin, and ended up in The Dells, a wonderland of amusement parks, haunted […]

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Zippy wasn’t in a sharing mood

By kate on August 17th, 2005

Today, we met with another potential care provider, a naturopathic doctor. This was another provider recommended by the birth center. She spent about an hour with us, just giving us information about the various types of prenatal/labor care available and answering our questions. In the end, though, we weren’t sure if the naturopathic route is […]

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It’s a girl!

By kate on August 17th, 2005

(wait, wait… read the rest…)
My mom told me that when she was pregnant with me, her (prescription) pre-natal vitamins were pink. When she was pregnant with both my brothers, they were blue each time. Today, I got my pre-natal vitamins and… they’re pink!
Of course, we won’t find out the baby’s actual gender for another 5 […]

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Growth

By kate on August 12th, 2005

This is the first week where I’ve been able to notice growth. I can see a difference between where my stomach was on Sunday, and where it is today. I’d say I’m really “showing” a bit, finally, instead of just accumulating fat. I’m still pretty small, of course, but it’s progress.
I told the people at […]

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Synchronicity

By kate on August 9th, 2005

After my first snooze this morning, the radio came back on just as John in the Morning started talking, and it was perfect timing. He identified the previous song as being from Sky Cries Mary’s new album, and then went on to announce that Roderick and Anisa Romero (the lead singers of Sky Cries Mary) […]

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Post from Steve

By steve on August 4th, 2005

Note: I’m still avoiding the computer because of my eye strain. –Kate
 
Today we met with an obstetrician with Meridian Women’s Health. They’re closely associated with Northwest Hospital, and NW Hospital is on the list of places we’re considering for the birth.
 
The doctor was friendly and appeared to answer our questions pretty honestly. She’s a […]

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More open jobs at Jobster

By kate on August 3rd, 2005

If you or anyone you know know might be good at these jobs (both technical and non-technical), check it out. Don’t miss the chance to work at such a great company!
 
Jobster is hiring:
Software Developer, Web UIPerl Software Developer, Search
Recruiter Support SpecialistAccount ManagerStrategic Account Manager

 
We’re also looking for a Help Desk person (there isn’t a posting […]

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Living a secret double life

By kate on August 2nd, 2005

Even though Steve and I have become pretty open about the pregnancy with our friends, I’m still keeping it a secret at work. I’m not sure why, exactly; it seems like that’s what you’re supposed to do.
 
Unlike some people, I’m not really worried about how they’ll react. I’m fairly sure that I’m an important member […]

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