May 27, 2010
So today marks 30 weeks. And still so far so great ^_^. Feeling good, no real complaints. Experiencing a few inconveniences like heartburn for the first time ever, the tiredness has returned and it’s difficult to bend over. So, nothing like what many other women experience. We start our HypnoBirthing classes next week and we’re very excited about it. I started re-reading the book “HypnoBirthing, the Marie Mongan Method” in preparation and I seriously feel all pregnant women and their partners and immediate family should read a handful of the chapters: “What Ees All Dees Stuff?” The Power of Simplicity; From Celebration to Fear: A History of Women and Birthing;
How Fear Affects Labor; and Releasing Fear. If you read nothing else, read the chapter on the history of birthing. I’ve read other author’s presentation of this material, but I really think Ms. Mongan has done a terrific job in sharing the information in a precise and unbiased way. Others really seem to be push their agendas – I never sensed it in Ms. Mongan’s version. Here’s the website for the book:
Categories: Family, General, Latest News, Links.
Tags: Baby Davis, History of Birthing, Hypnobirthing, Marie Mongan
May 9, 2010
Our Adorable Cake
This weekend my dear friend Kathy hosted a baby shower for me with the help of friends SuAnne and Bridget. I wasn’t planning on having a shower or anything…but it was so lovely that they did this for me. It was such a lovely day and to have so many of the women together that have made such a strong impact on my life since I moved to Savannah was fantastic [w/a few missing since they have moved on to bigger and better things].
We had fun chatting away…I learned quite a few things, had some terrific laughs and tons of yummy food.
Yum!
Everyone went way over board with the gifts. I was just blown away with them all. My mom’s gifts were the big hit of the part. One box was ’stuffed’ full of stuffed animals and books from Dr. Seuss. A great start to our collection. And the other box contained a beautiful basket/chest that she decorated herself and filled it with tons of clothes, shoes and blankets. There was one dress in particular which my mom made herself that just blew all the guests away with it’s beauty and delicacy. [We were also floored how much she managed to get into that chest!]
Chest from Grandma
So now we just have a few must have items left to get and then the rest is ‘fluff’ as they say. It’s just so fantastic to see it all coming together. My friends and family have helped us so much and I am forever grateful.
Categories: Family, General, Home.
Tags: Baby Davis, baby shower
May 4, 2010
Wow,it’s a ll coming along. I got a call today from Punch and Judy saying that our glider has been ordered and will be delivered in about 3 – 4 weeks! Very, very excited! We have nearly all of the big ticket items now and soon will start filling in the blanks. If you want to keep up to date on baby items click here or go to our It’s a Baby page via the top menu bar.
So, yep we have about 13 weeks left. The painting of the nursery will be finished any day now…just finishing up the baseboards and taking care of touch ups. Then time to clean, clean, clean the floors and start to put the room together. Always fun. You can take a look at how the nursery changed by going to the Nursery page link found under the It’s a Baby button. i’ll have new photos of the last touches and the final result [pre-decorated] later this week. Once we have it fully decorated and ‘done’ I’ll of course post photos of that.
Everything’s moving along beautifully. Just starting to really feel the physical changes, harder to bend over, exert my self for long periods, hard to sleep well but tired a lot, belly feels like it can’t stretch any larger but it still has a long way to go [as everyone keeps reminding me] and sore feet. Not complaining at all…just noticing the differences. I can deal with it all quite easily.
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Categories: Family, General, Home.
May 2, 2010
I’ve been taking photos of the various stages of changing our spare room into the nursery. If you’re at all interested…you can follow the the link to the page here. You can also find the page link in the upper menu under “It’s a Baby”.
Categories: Family, Gallery, General, Latest News.
Tags: baby, nursery, photos
April 30, 2010
So this is week 26 for us and boy am I starting to feel it. My tummy seems as stretched as it could possibly go-but everyone is still telling me that I’m on the rather small side. I’ve got a long way to go in the next few months. I can physically overdo it easily now…abs get sore from too much bending over or twisting. This is making finishing off the nursery’s sanding and painting a bit more difficult and slower. I sleep mostly in two hour chunks. Occasionally from time to time I get three hours in. So, if the day allows I try to get an hour’s nap in [if not more]. I am finding it harder to eat larger meals…so I am starting to just snack a bit more during the day. My regular, daily, snacks include apples, oranges, whole grain Italian toast with peanut butter or apple butter, and organic cereal with rice milk, organic homemade popcorn [not all in one day...well, not usually ^_^]. When I’m feeling “bad” we’ll have the small containers of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream-or this yummy super fudge chocolate cake from Publix. Both items last us about 3-5 days and I can only remember doing the cake twice and the ice cream maybe three times…so not so bad for 6+ months. When people tell me I’m ’small’ I think about all that I eat and I just can’t even imagine how I could possibly eat more and wonder how in the hell other women do it. Boggles the mind!
I’ve noticed even more of a change in the dogs…they’re all much more affectionate and stay with me nearly all the time. They behave this way on a MUCH lower level regularly but in the past month+ it’s been almost pathetic-but touching.
So, we should be painting this weekend and I hope to have it all done [touch ups and clean up] by Weds of next week. It will be nice to have it over and done with. Then the fun part of decorating comes and it’s all good.
Great news! The Car Seat has arrived-thank you Mom & Pops! We’ll put it in the car in July I guess and then I can get used to having it back there. Gonna start turning around to look at and reach back for it at stop lights and when I park…just to get used to it all. We have an SUV so it will be in the middle section of the seats vs directly behind a seat back.
So hard to believe she’ll be here in just a few months. Some days it’s shocking, some days it doesn’t seem like it’s happening. Very surreal indeed.
Categories: Family, General.
April 20, 2010
Yep, it’s hard to believe, but we’ve only got about 15 weeks before the little one is here. It’s gone by so fast-and yet it seems like for ever. Being pregnant has been almost nothing like what I’ve always heard. I’ve been very blessed with such an easy, healthy and lovely pregnancy. I’m starting to feel a bit more uncomfortable in the belly area, but it comes and goes. And boy is this kid akickin! Wow…very active and really wants me [us] to know it’s here.
We start our HypnoBirthing course in early June-but we’ve finished our book already and I have started my relaxation and breathing techniques. They’re good for all kinds of things to help one keep his/her sanity. I’m sure I’ll continue to use some of these techniques after the birth.
Also quite excited about the new yoga studio that just opened around the corner. [So close I can easily walk] They do Hot Yoga there…Tom’s already started classes and so far is really enjoying it. I am signing up as soon as I can after baby arrives. If I mix that with my walking…I’ll be back in pre-prego shape in no time…maybe even better. We’ll see 8~)
My friends have decided to throw me a shower in early May. I was rather surprised and happy to find that out. I’ll also be having a nice luncheon with my mom and her friends in FL in early June. That should be nice. A chance to get to know her friends a bit better.
And finally the nursery is under way. We’ve sold the spare bed and prepped the walls. Next comes the new molding and paint. Then the fun part of putting the room actually together! I really hope to have this completed ASAP. I’ll post before and after pics here.
[Note to family and friends that are interested. The registries have been updated as of April 19th. You'll find the information on the Baby page.]
Categories: Latest News.
March 23, 2010
So, I have added a page just for the baby. It will contain photos, registry information and anything else baby related that I feel like posting. I’ll try to do my best in keeping it organized. To view the page, click here or go up to the top menu.
Categories: Check This Out, Family, Latest News.
Tags: Baby Davis, Stormy Davis, stormy finch, Stormy Gunter
March 10, 2010
Dreamweaver course follow up.
Did you recently take the course for Dreamweaver in Bryan county? If so follow this link to additional materials you can use. The material will stay available until April 10th.
On a personal note:
I want to also thank you all for such a wonderful time last week. It was a real joy and you all made me feel very welcome and immediately comfortable. If you should need anything in the future, please do not hesitate to ask.
Cheers!
Categories: General, Links.
Tags: Bryan County, Course, Dreamweaver, Tutorials
January 24, 2010
So, I recently finished the book “Man’s Search for Meaning” by Dr. Viktor Frankl and it really spoke to me. In the first half of the book, Dr. Frankl reveals experiences had and observations made while held in 4 different concentration camps, including Auschwitz. The second half of the book introduces the theory developed through his observations and explanations on logotherapy [Read more about Dr. Frankl and his works here]. His approach is matter of fact and simplified for the common reader-which I greatly appreciated. The book is relatively a ’short read’ and something that I feel everyone should read.
A passage I’d like to share begins on page 130; it begins to discuss “The Meaning of Life”. “…the meaning of life differs from man to man, from day to day and from hour to hour. What matters, therefore, is not the meaning of life in general but rather the specific meaning of a person’s life at a given moment. “ And it continues “One should not search for an abstract meaning of life. Everyone has his own specific vocation or mission in life to carry out a concrete assignment which demands fulfillment.” And it concludes with the concept that “Ultimately, man should not ask what the meaning of life is, but rather he must recognize that it is he who is asked. In a word, each man is questioned by life; and he can only answer to life by ansering for his own life; to life he can only respond by being responsible.”
As I read this I just thought “YES!”
There are so many additional passages I’d like to share, “The Essence of Existence”, “The Meaning of Love”, “The Meaning of Suffering” but I think you should get the book [click here] and read it all for yourself.
Happy Reading! [I'd love to hear your thoughts once you've read the book]
Categories: Check This Out, Home.
Tags: Dr. Viktor Frankl, holocaust survivor, logotherapy, man's search for meaning, psychiatry, Viktor E., viktor e. frankl
January 22, 2010
I have posted an update on the Photoshop course, just click on the “Online Courses” tab above for more information.
We’re now in our 12th week of pregnancy! We’re officially in the 2 trimester and quite excited about all of the changes. So far everything’s been very healthy and [knock on wood] easy! No morning sickness!!!! Mostly fatigue and that’s about it.
So, on top of all of the baby books…I’ve been reading some amazingly motivational books lately. For example Viktor E. Frankl’s book “Man’s Search for Meaning” and “Success Built to Last: Creating a Life that Matters” by Porras, Emery and Thompson. I HIGHLY recommend both of these books. I will post a few of my fave excerpts from Dr. Frankl’s book when I have a bit more time.
And last but not least the first annual Savannah International Animation Festival is just around the corner! I’m volunteering my talents by creating a program…that we hope to use. Need to find a sponsor for it though. Sadly it may have to go on the bench to be used for next year’s festival. We’ll see if you’re interested in sponsoring, contact the directors on the website NOW! Be sure to check out the website, they posted the line up and you can purchase tickets directly from the site. CLICK HERE FOR THE SAVANNAH INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION FESTIVAL WEBSITE. Perhaps I’ll see you there? I’ll be attending and volunteering during the festival as well. Always glad to help friends ^_^
Categories: Check This Out, Family, Latest News.
Tags: jerry porras, man's search for meaning, mark thompson, photoshop, pregnancy, savannah international animation festival, SIAF, stewart emery, success built to last, viktor e. frankl
