Tai
born December 27, 2006 at 9:08pm (22 days early)
5lbs 10oz
19 inches long
Saturday, December 30, 2006
Friday, December 22, 2006
Well, At Least We Got Pizza...
12.15.06 --
K: "What's that weird dark spot between the dog's shoulder blades?"
M: "I noticed that too -- she's losing a ton of hair there and the fur is really thinning out." (he demonstrates by gently tugging her fur and coming up with a big chunk in his hand.)
K: "Well, let's watch it and if it gets worse we'll call the vet."
12.17.06 --
K: "She's still shedding a ton and that spot is getting worse. I think it's stress."
M: "Stress?"
K: "Yeah, she can pick up on all the changes around here, with getting ready for the baby."
M: "You give her too much credit. She probably has a rash or something."
12.18.06 --
K: "It's not any better. Should I call the vet tomorrow?"
M: "Yes."
12.19.06 --
K (on phone with vet's receptionist): "Hi, this is weird, but I'm worried about my dog because she's shedding alot. She's got this one spot that's really thinning out. Can you ask the vet about that and see what I should do?"
Receptionist: "Oh, the doctor will want to see her. Why don't you bring her in on Thursday."
12.21.06 --
Vet: "Has she been scratching at it?"
K: "No."
Vet: "Is her appetite the same?"
K : "Yes."
Vet: "Anything else unusual?"
K "No."
Vet: "Well, it could be stress, due to the pregnancy. Dogs are very perceptive. But just to be safe, I'll test her skin to see if it's a fungal infection."
Vet receptionist: "That will be $75.00, please."
It seems to me that the vet and I could have had that conversation on the phone for free. But then he wouldn't get my $75.00 and I wouldn't have an excuse to pick up dinner from our favorite pizza place that is too far from home to justify without a vet visit.
K: "What's that weird dark spot between the dog's shoulder blades?"
M: "I noticed that too -- she's losing a ton of hair there and the fur is really thinning out." (he demonstrates by gently tugging her fur and coming up with a big chunk in his hand.)
K: "Well, let's watch it and if it gets worse we'll call the vet."
12.17.06 --
K: "She's still shedding a ton and that spot is getting worse. I think it's stress."
M: "Stress?"
K: "Yeah, she can pick up on all the changes around here, with getting ready for the baby."
M: "You give her too much credit. She probably has a rash or something."
12.18.06 --
K: "It's not any better. Should I call the vet tomorrow?"
M: "Yes."
12.19.06 --
K (on phone with vet's receptionist): "Hi, this is weird, but I'm worried about my dog because she's shedding alot. She's got this one spot that's really thinning out. Can you ask the vet about that and see what I should do?"
Receptionist: "Oh, the doctor will want to see her. Why don't you bring her in on Thursday."
12.21.06 --
Vet: "Has she been scratching at it?"
K: "No."
Vet: "Is her appetite the same?"
K : "Yes."
Vet: "Anything else unusual?"
K "No."
Vet: "Well, it could be stress, due to the pregnancy. Dogs are very perceptive. But just to be safe, I'll test her skin to see if it's a fungal infection."
Vet receptionist: "That will be $75.00, please."
It seems to me that the vet and I could have had that conversation on the phone for free. But then he wouldn't get my $75.00 and I wouldn't have an excuse to pick up dinner from our favorite pizza place that is too far from home to justify without a vet visit.
Monday, December 18, 2006
You Learn Something New Every Day
So I've known Minh for, what, close to 20 years? And I've been living with him for the past 9 or so. Yet I'm still learning new things about him on occasion. Example:
Last week I was talking with a friend who was going to make a gingerbread house and I suggested Necco Wafers for the shingles. She said she indeed planned to use those, but she had to go find a place that still sold them because, after all, who on Earth actually eats Necco Wafers as candy? I whole-heartedly agreed that they are only good for gingerbread roofs.
I can remember eating Necco Wafers when I was quite young...maybe 5 or 6 years old. But that was before the invention of so many better candies. We just didn't have as many options back then--it was basically Mentos, Necco Wafers, or Mary Janes.
Anyway, Minh had no idea that I'd had this conversation. But the very next day we were in the supermarket and found ourselves strolling the candy aisle when he spotted the Necco Wafers (no doubt prominently displayed because it is gingerbread roofing season). He said something along the lines of "Hey, look Necco Wafers. I haven't had these in forever," and put them in the cart. He actually likes to eat Necco Wafers -- just as they are! I swear, he must be the only one.
So I've been living with a Necco Wafer eater all these years and had no idea. I wonder what other bizarre personality traits he has that I simply have not discovered yet...
PS -- I also know someone who eats Good n Plenty, and I think he's the only one keeping them in business. He used to eat them out of the candy machine at work and I just knew they'd been sitting in there for 10-15 years until he came along. Yuck.
Last week I was talking with a friend who was going to make a gingerbread house and I suggested Necco Wafers for the shingles. She said she indeed planned to use those, but she had to go find a place that still sold them because, after all, who on Earth actually eats Necco Wafers as candy? I whole-heartedly agreed that they are only good for gingerbread roofs.
I can remember eating Necco Wafers when I was quite young...maybe 5 or 6 years old. But that was before the invention of so many better candies. We just didn't have as many options back then--it was basically Mentos, Necco Wafers, or Mary Janes.
Anyway, Minh had no idea that I'd had this conversation. But the very next day we were in the supermarket and found ourselves strolling the candy aisle when he spotted the Necco Wafers (no doubt prominently displayed because it is gingerbread roofing season). He said something along the lines of "Hey, look Necco Wafers. I haven't had these in forever," and put them in the cart. He actually likes to eat Necco Wafers -- just as they are! I swear, he must be the only one.
So I've been living with a Necco Wafer eater all these years and had no idea. I wonder what other bizarre personality traits he has that I simply have not discovered yet...
PS -- I also know someone who eats Good n Plenty, and I think he's the only one keeping them in business. He used to eat them out of the candy machine at work and I just knew they'd been sitting in there for 10-15 years until he came along. Yuck.
Thursday, December 14, 2006
Boys Nest Too
Now that the bulbs are all in the ground and I'm officially 35 weeks pregnant, Minh is starting to nest in new and different ways.
Last Saturday we went to Costco, as we do quite often. But then Sunday he woke up in a near panic and insisted that we go activate our 60-day free membership to BJ's because there was not enough frozen food in the house for easy meals after the baby arrives. I tried and tried to dissuade him....to explain that we did not need to go buy the frozen food that day. But it soon became clear that the only way for him to relax was to stock the freezer. So, I put down my book and my cup of decaf, pried myself out of my comfy glider-rocker, and we headed to BJ's for frozen lasagna, stuffed pork chops, and other assorted "easy meals." He also bought enough flounder filets to feed an army. Last night he made a vat of seafood stuffing, stuffed all those flounder filets, and froze them in packs of two. But I'm not complaining, at least we'll have plenty of yummy stuff to heat-and-eat this winter.
He's also taken to buying the baby stuff. We both have, actually. The other day Minh went to Target to buy some stocking stuffers, and just happened to come back with some adorable baby t-shirts, socks, and mittens as well. And I thought it was only women who couldn't pass by all that cute baby stuff in the stores ;)
Last Saturday we went to Costco, as we do quite often. But then Sunday he woke up in a near panic and insisted that we go activate our 60-day free membership to BJ's because there was not enough frozen food in the house for easy meals after the baby arrives. I tried and tried to dissuade him....to explain that we did not need to go buy the frozen food that day. But it soon became clear that the only way for him to relax was to stock the freezer. So, I put down my book and my cup of decaf, pried myself out of my comfy glider-rocker, and we headed to BJ's for frozen lasagna, stuffed pork chops, and other assorted "easy meals." He also bought enough flounder filets to feed an army. Last night he made a vat of seafood stuffing, stuffed all those flounder filets, and froze them in packs of two. But I'm not complaining, at least we'll have plenty of yummy stuff to heat-and-eat this winter.
He's also taken to buying the baby stuff. We both have, actually. The other day Minh went to Target to buy some stocking stuffers, and just happened to come back with some adorable baby t-shirts, socks, and mittens as well. And I thought it was only women who couldn't pass by all that cute baby stuff in the stores ;)
Monday, December 11, 2006
When It Rains It Pours
The holiday party I attended last night was not a holiday party after all, but another (surprise)baby shower. Our neighbor Vinnie had asked that Minh and I show up early to help set up. But when we arrived, everything was all set and they had no tasks to delegate. I thought that was a tad weird.
So, Vinnie and Minh and I sat in the living room and Vinnie asked me about my shower, last weekend. Just as I finished the sentence, "Even though I don't really like being the center of attention at that kind of event, it went well," about 10 people walked into Vinnie's living room all at once, at least a few of whom had no business being at Vinnie and Priscilla's holiday party. After a brief moment of utter confusion, I concluded that this was not, indeed, a holiday party.
It was great to spend time with friend and neighbors. And once again we went home with lots of good baby loot. Many thanks to all who attended.
Two Sundays, two showers. I can't wait to see what next weekend has in store for me! ;)
So, Vinnie and Minh and I sat in the living room and Vinnie asked me about my shower, last weekend. Just as I finished the sentence, "Even though I don't really like being the center of attention at that kind of event, it went well," about 10 people walked into Vinnie's living room all at once, at least a few of whom had no business being at Vinnie and Priscilla's holiday party. After a brief moment of utter confusion, I concluded that this was not, indeed, a holiday party.
It was great to spend time with friend and neighbors. And once again we went home with lots of good baby loot. Many thanks to all who attended.
Two Sundays, two showers. I can't wait to see what next weekend has in store for me! ;)
Monday, December 04, 2006
Keep 'Em Comin'
Some conversation excerpts from my (surprise) baby shower yesterday.
"You're only big in the belly - why haven't your hips spread?"
"You are the most athletic-looking pregnant person I've ever seen."
"You look great!"
"You're weight gain is all baby!"
Then there's my father....who raps his knuckles on my belly and says "you're getting fat". But that's OK, I was able to do the same right back to him ;)
I don't really care if all the compliments are true or if it's just what you say to pregnant people to make them feel good. Either way, I like it so keep 'em coming.
"You're only big in the belly - why haven't your hips spread?"
"You are the most athletic-looking pregnant person I've ever seen."
"You look great!"
"You're weight gain is all baby!"
Then there's my father....who raps his knuckles on my belly and says "you're getting fat". But that's OK, I was able to do the same right back to him ;)
I don't really care if all the compliments are true or if it's just what you say to pregnant people to make them feel good. Either way, I like it so keep 'em coming.
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