maandag, december 29, 2008
Kerst
zaterdag, december 20, 2008
5 maanden / 5 months
Lieve meid, gisteren nog zo hulpeloos en vandaag al zo doelbewust, wat zijn die 5 maanden voorbij gevlogen. En wat ben ik blij dat ik de volle 5 maanden van je heb kunnen genieten.
This morning while I was laying in bed breastfeeding Julia and her tiny body was close to me it felt like she was partly still in me. I felt so connected to her, so one with her. My (our) little girl is already 5 month old. Time flew by. This evening in her bench I helped her turning to her tummy, just by guiding her tiny hand. We noticed that she made crawl movements, so I removed her jeans and just lying there in her onecie (?sp) she made her way forward, making noices. We moved her backwards a couple of times after which she crawled her way slowly forward again.
Sweet babygirl, yesterday you were so helpless and small and today you are a brave girl. Those 5 months flew over before I knew it. And I am so glad I could be with you those 5 month full time.
donderdag, december 18, 2008
what kind of mother are you..
Your type is: enfp —The “Kids R Fun” Mother
“Whatever I enjoy—playing tag or singing in the car—I can do it with kids around. And it’s totally legitimate!”
Playful and energetic, the ENFP mother finds her children to be good company and enjoys being with them. In fact, she says being with children justifies her own “being a kid again.” And children say she’s fun to be with — spontaneous, hearty, and imaginative.
Naturally drawn to introducing her children to the joys of life, the ENFP is something of a free spirit. She is less concerned with rules, routines, and schedules, and more inclined to give her children plenty of free time to play, explore on their own or with her, and have fun together.
Tuned in to her children, the ENFP mother enthusiastically encourages each one’s individuality and unique potential through a great variety of experiences. She is also quick to identify with others’ feelings and thoughts, making her an empathetic supporter of her children, not to mention her mate and many, many friends.
woensdag, december 10, 2008
Consultatieburo
zondag, november 02, 2008
photo update
3 weken geleden gingen we op een zondag naar Scheveningen voor een heerlijke brunch. Voor de tijd van het jaar (begin oktober) was het aangenaam van temperatuur. Het zonnetje scheen. Julia had het enorm naar haar zin. Gezellig bij pappa, maar ook bij oma had ze lol.
Julia duimt steeds meer. Julia thumb sucks more and more.
what Disney princess are you? I am....
You Are Ariel!
Headstrong and fiesty. You have a mind of your own that's full of romantic dreams about the world around you. Exploring exotic places is your ultimate dream, and although you can be a little naive you'll realize that there is something to be gained from your family's wisdom.
Which Disney Princess Are You?
zaterdag, oktober 11, 2008
Naaien / To Sew
Maar sinds ik Julia heb en zij wat groter wordt, is het zelfmaakvirus weer toegeslagen. Heb inmiddels 2 lieve broekjes voor haar gemaakt en een warme inpakdoek/ zak voor in de maxicosi (zie vorig berichtje). Nu ga ik nog een rokje en een hesje voor haar maken. Voor mijzelf heb ik een rok in de planning staan, maar mijn maten zijn zo raar. Heb momenteel kledingmaat 42/44, maar volgens de knip taile mt 48, heupen maat 44, ruglengte mt 38. Kortom zit raar in elkaar. Taile is nog steeds niet terug na de bevalling. Hoop die ooit wel weer terug te krijgen trouwens.
vaardigheden / skills
Every day I notice that Julia is able to do something more, that she has new skills or simply is able to do stuff better than before.
I can do push ups very well!
I now like to watch my little hands and fingers. They are so much fun
If I'm tired I can find my thumb in no time for yummy thumb sucking.
Give me something and I play with it.
I study it and try to put it into my mouth.
The best toy however is the playing spiral at my crib.
My favorite toy at this moment.
And taste it.
donderdag, oktober 09, 2008
58 cm en 5830 gram / 22.8" and 12.9 pounds
Ze moest wel huilen bij de prikjes en samen met haar lieten ook Oma van Horen en mama een traantje. Papa hield zich groot. Toen de dokter klaar was, moest Julia nog even huilend aan mama vertellen hoe vervelend ze het vond. Ze was echt even aan het mopperen. Dus heeft mama haar maar een slokje als troost gegeven.
De dokter vond haar een heel mooi en tevreden meisje.
Yesterday we went with Julia to the consultation buro (?sp) (this is something where parents go with their babies and children for their monthly checkup) to get her second series of injections against diseases. She weights right now 12.9 pounds and is 22.8" tall. So in a little over 2 1/2 months she has gain over 5 pounds and has grown about 4.7"". And all of that with 100% pure mamas milk.
She had to cry when the doctor injected her (twice) and afterwards Julia told me in a whiny tone all sniffing that she didn't like what the doctor did to her. To comfort her I gave her a little sip of mamas milk. The doctor told us that she thought that Julia was a beautifull and happy little girl.
maandag, augustus 18, 2008
Gebed - Prayer
vrijdag, augustus 08, 2008
Onze wildplasser en poeper / Julia likes to do it wild
Laatst had ze mam wel heel hard te pakken. Die wilde net een schone luier van het plankje pakken en poep... met een harde straal spoot de borstvoedingsmosterd door de ruimte heen. Mam was enorm blij dat ze niet aan de verkeerde kant stond. Nadat ze snel Julia gefatsoeneerd had en in haar ledikantje had gelegd, kon de grote schoonmaak beginnen. Commode en vloer poetsen en drogen. Echter de kracht van Julia was groter dan mam had gedacht, want toen pap haar kamer stofzuigde zag hij zelfs de mosterd onderaan op de kledingkast zitten. Dus die moest natuurlijk ook een sopje krijgen.
Julia is mostly content if she gets the chance of wild peeing or wild pooping. No, not that we put our little bundle of joy with her bare behinds into the grass. No, wild peeing of pooping is that what you do while mommy or daddy changes your diapers. The moment they think it is safe to remove the old diaper, you get your move - read pea or poop. But mommy and daddy are getting smarter, since they see the look on Julia's face while she does her wild act. Her mouth changes into a rosebud as she concentrates on doing her wild act, or she will stick her tongue out of her mouth and overstretches herself at the same time in order to let out the gas - and unfortunately for mommy and daddy also some of the mustard like breastfeaded waterly poop.
A few days ago mommy was changing Julia's diaper as she was off guard. As soon as she removed the diaper, Julia did her wild thing and let out the poop with the strength of a fire hoze. Mommy was very glad she did not stand in that direction. After cleaning up Julia and putting her back into bed, mommy grabbed a bucket with Ajax and cleaned the mess at the commode and the floor (so glad we choose vinyl!). A day or 2 later daddy was vacuum cleaning Julia's floor as he discovered some mustard like residue of Julia's wild act. So mommy had to clean up some more.
maandag, augustus 04, 2008
a couple of layouts/ een paar lo'tjes van Julia
vrijdag, augustus 01, 2008
first week of Julia
woensdag, juli 16, 2008
As the days go by
Afgelopen maandag naar de verloskundige geweest. Vroeg haar of ze me wilde strippen, dat kan namelijk helpen, maar helaas ze weigerde. Bij een eerste kind stippen ze nooit.
Inmiddels leven we al woensdag en nog steeds geen aanstalten van de jongedame om haar ouders eens in de ogen te kijken. Wel vanacht voorweeen gehad, of was het een protesterende baarmoeder omdat mijn blaas vol was?! Sinds 2 dagen met grote regelmaat knoeperdharde buiken en krampen, maar geen wee te bekennen.
Nu maar hopen dat de volle maan haar werk wil doen en dat ze er dan ook vrijdag uit wil komen. Wil haar nu wel eens in mijn armen houden.
Probably you had expected to see here some pictures of our beautiful girl, but alas, she is already very stubborn. Full expectations the due date came and went (July 12th) and nothing happened. The girl stayed put where she was.
Last monday we went to our midwife. I had asked her if she was willing to strip me, since I've been told that stripping might do the trick. But onfortunately she refused, since it was my first pregnancy. They never strip with a first pregnancy, since it isn't sure that it will work and it would only give me 2 days of cramps and bloodloss.
Now we are already wednesday and still our young girl refuses to look her longing parents in the eyes. I had some labourlike pains this last night, but it might have been my protesting uterus since my blather was loaded. Since about a day or two my belly hardens and I get cramps, but no labour pains.
My last hope is now the upcoming full moon. It is told that most babies are born at full moon, so please pray with me that she will show herself upcoming friday. I want to hold her now in my arms instead of only in my belly.
zondag, juli 06, 2008
Wachten...wachten / awaiting...awaiting
En we zijn allemaal zo nieuwsgierig naar ukkie. Op wie lijkt ze? Hoe is ze? Kan mij nog totaal geen voorstelling maken van ons kind, van mijn eigen vlees en bloed. Blijf het nog steeds een mega wonder vinden. Dik 3 1/2 jaar geleden te horen gekregen dat ik zo goed als zeker onvruchtbaar was en nu bijna moeder van mijn eigen vlees en bloed. Miracles do happen, dat is zeker.
Right now I am the first female in our female anciestry line (calculated from my granny) who is pregnant for the longest time. 39 weeks and 2 days and nothing, nope, nada... totally no sign our little pea in the pod is arriving. And to know that I was so sure that I would give birth way before due date, since the female history of giving birth way before due date. I am afraid that friends and coworkers are right and that I have to adjust to giving birth at 40+ weeks. And waiting isn't my strongest feature, especially not since I still have to suffer from stomage accid, sleeping lousy etc.
And we all are so anxious to meet our little pea. Whom does she compare to? How will she be? I can't immagine anything about our child, my own flesh and blood. I still find it a mega miracle, with a capital M. About 3 1/2 years ago my gyn told me that I was infertile for sure and right now I am at the doorstep of becoming a mommy of my own flesh and blood. Miracle do happen, that is for sure.
vrijdag, juni 20, 2008
De wieg / the crib
The crib I have bought second hand and have handed it over to my parents for a thorough renovation. My mom had printed out some ideas and after deciding which one, she handmade the cover. My dad did all the paintwork. It is too bad I don't have the email addy of the previous owner, because I know for sure they won't recognize the crib any more.