Well, we will never learn, will we? We went and purposely made another baby! This one is due in March and we're about 8 weeks into it. It was delightfully easy to get knocked up this time and the timing couldn't be more perfect! We wanted RyD and his little sib to be as close in age as possible while still giving my c-section scarred uterus time to heal well enough to avoid a repeat c-section.
We got a very faint positive pregnancy test the day after Ryder's birthday. At first, it was negative and I was bummed because I had a premonition the night before that we did it. But, an our so later, upon very close scrutiny, I saw just the very faintest of faint lines. We didn't want to get to excited so we waited until that evening's slightly darker test before we freaked out.
The excitement turned to extreme fear and worry after our first ultrasound at what I was pretty sure 6 weeks and 1 day. The u/s showed just an empty gestational sac and maybe, in the corner, an unconfirmed yolk sac. I spent a grueling week wondering and worrying and tearing the internet up looking for another story like mine that ended well.
We went back the following Tuesday and were seen first thing. As soon as the exam began, there she was! Our little tiny bean was beating and fluttering her tiny arm buds and measuring 6 weeks 6 days. So, at this point, I think my calculations were correct and my uterus must have tilted since Ryder's birth which would explain why we couldn't see baby bean earlier.
Whew!
So, now we're back to the excruciating 8 month wait until due date. I am just as historically distracted and impatient as before. I spend my time reading pregnancy message boards, gloating at my lack of nausea, and devouring lists of baby names.
We can find out her sex in September. Please, dear Lord, give this mamma a baby girl! I deserve it! I have been really, really good!
We got a very faint positive pregnancy test the day after Ryder's birthday. At first, it was negative and I was bummed because I had a premonition the night before that we did it. But, an our so later, upon very close scrutiny, I saw just the very faintest of faint lines. We didn't want to get to excited so we waited until that evening's slightly darker test before we freaked out.
The excitement turned to extreme fear and worry after our first ultrasound at what I was pretty sure 6 weeks and 1 day. The u/s showed just an empty gestational sac and maybe, in the corner, an unconfirmed yolk sac. I spent a grueling week wondering and worrying and tearing the internet up looking for another story like mine that ended well.
We went back the following Tuesday and were seen first thing. As soon as the exam began, there she was! Our little tiny bean was beating and fluttering her tiny arm buds and measuring 6 weeks 6 days. So, at this point, I think my calculations were correct and my uterus must have tilted since Ryder's birth which would explain why we couldn't see baby bean earlier.
Whew!
So, now we're back to the excruciating 8 month wait until due date. I am just as historically distracted and impatient as before. I spend my time reading pregnancy message boards, gloating at my lack of nausea, and devouring lists of baby names.
We can find out her sex in September. Please, dear Lord, give this mamma a baby girl! I deserve it! I have been really, really good!
Check out the ultra cute custom cake topper we made for the Rachael Ray show. I hope she likes it! A single custom cake topper makes the perfect birthday cake topper!
We're excited for the premier of My Fair Wedding this Sunday night because one of fully custom wedding cake toppers will be featured. The bride is Brooke and she made the cutest cake top with the bride and groom dressed like pirates!
Sunday, July 25 at 10pm | 9c
David Tutera has planned plenty of destination weddings. So when he heard he was headed to the Caribbean, the last thing he imagined was a "pirates of the caribbean" themed wedding. With only 21 days until the big day, missing the mark on this one might mean David walking the plank!
Well, a whole freakin' year has gone by. I have been a mom mom for a whole year. I can hardly believe it. A year ago today, I was recovering from having my mid-section surgically pulled open in order for Ryder to get out the easy way. He spent the next two days in NICU and I spent the next two days trying to get my head around what had just happened.
The last few weeks we have been transitioning from infancy to toddlerhood. There have been some major changes in what Ryder eats and how often he eats. Most notably, he is finally off the $25 a can organic formula he's been drinking since 7 months or so. This is a $100 a month habit that we are happy to break. The cow's milk is 100% whole, fatty, organic and delicious. He hates it. I keep taking sips myself to figure out why he is rejecting it. I myself haven't had whole milk since I was probably his age and my god, is it good!
The hardest part about change is fearing it. For instance, I put the tyke down tonight with no goodnight bottle. Just changed his diaper and threw him in the crib. Gus and I kidded about our new bedtime routine. While other weary parents spent an hour bathing, reading, bottling and singing, our routine tonight consisted of a diaper change. He howled a bit but the shots this morning made him pretty drowsy (not to mention irritable!) and he's happily snoozing away as we speak.
His doctor appointment went well today. He's 31 inches tall and 23 pounds. 90th% for height and 50th% for weight. Doc says he will be 6'3", 175lbs at adulthood. Sounds about right.
Happy first birthday to my little boy, favorite toy and pride and joy.
The last few weeks we have been transitioning from infancy to toddlerhood. There have been some major changes in what Ryder eats and how often he eats. Most notably, he is finally off the $25 a can organic formula he's been drinking since 7 months or so. This is a $100 a month habit that we are happy to break. The cow's milk is 100% whole, fatty, organic and delicious. He hates it. I keep taking sips myself to figure out why he is rejecting it. I myself haven't had whole milk since I was probably his age and my god, is it good!
The hardest part about change is fearing it. For instance, I put the tyke down tonight with no goodnight bottle. Just changed his diaper and threw him in the crib. Gus and I kidded about our new bedtime routine. While other weary parents spent an hour bathing, reading, bottling and singing, our routine tonight consisted of a diaper change. He howled a bit but the shots this morning made him pretty drowsy (not to mention irritable!) and he's happily snoozing away as we speak.
His doctor appointment went well today. He's 31 inches tall and 23 pounds. 90th% for height and 50th% for weight. Doc says he will be 6'3", 175lbs at adulthood. Sounds about right.
Happy first birthday to my little boy, favorite toy and pride and joy.
Did you know that The Younique Boutique makes a ring bearer pillow custom just for the bride in her colors? Yup! We have about 20 styles to choose from or you can make up your own. We offer lots of fabric colors, ribbons, silk flowers, buttons and other fun embellishments. Why go white and frilly when you can create a custom pillow no one has ever seen before?
Yes, I know it's July. I just started thinking about Christmas this year. It's right about now that it always hits me. I love Christmas and being in the personalized gifts business, I have to pull out all the stops or my family let's me know it.
This year, I'm think about giving everyone personalized photo pillows. They're the perfect size to throw on the sofa, use on the floor when hanging out watching the tube or to place on the bed. My mother-in-law lost her prized pooch a couple of years back and I thought that a photo pillow with a picture of Misty would be really special.
This year, I'm think about giving everyone personalized photo pillows. They're the perfect size to throw on the sofa, use on the floor when hanging out watching the tube or to place on the bed. My mother-in-law lost her prized pooch a couple of years back and I thought that a photo pillow with a picture of Misty would be really special.
Looking for a unique, personalized gift idea? How about a hand painted plate from The Younique Boutique? This plate was made for Ryder's best buddy, Des for his first birthday. Des's parents will use it to serve his birthday cake for the next few years (or until it breaks).
You can also use these as signature plates. Guests sign with a special marker at the birthday party. After the event, bake in your oven for 30 minutes. The piece is food and dishwasher safe.
You can also use these as signature plates. Guests sign with a special marker at the birthday party. After the event, bake in your oven for 30 minutes. The piece is food and dishwasher safe.
I am too excited to wait to show these to you! I have been busy working on a brand new line of wedding cake toppers. We will have similar options to our line of funny wedding cake toppers. There will be 5 pre-made groom styles to choose from, 5 pre-made bride styles, a pre-made flower girl and pre-made ring bearer. Custom cake toppers are perfect for weddings, anniversaries and birthdays.
Several weeks ago, the producers for the VH1 show "Tough Love Couples" came to The Younique Boutique to have some custom wedding cake toppers made for the show's finale. We were, of course, sworn to secrecy because the cake topper couples we were sculpting were in fact the two final couples on the show that actually went through with their nuptials. Additionally, we created fully custom single body cake toppers for the show's two hosts, mother and son team JoAnn and Steve Ward.
My heart actually sped up a tiny bit when the wedding cake unveiling scene started towards the end of the episode. The wheeled out a gorgeous white wedding cake complete with the show's logo and the cake toppers from The Younique Boutique! Gus even did the fist pump in the air thing he does when he gets VERY excited.
My heart actually sped up a tiny bit when the wedding cake unveiling scene started towards the end of the episode. The wheeled out a gorgeous white wedding cake complete with the show's logo and the cake toppers from The Younique Boutique! Gus even did the fist pump in the air thing he does when he gets VERY excited.
Ryder is 2 days shy of 11 months. This year has shot by like a rocket and it's scaring the crap out of me! At this rate, I'll be a grandma in a blink of an eye.
My kid has been walking now for over a month and at this point, he's borderline pro. If there was an extreme sport for toddling, Ryder would be a serious contender. He has mastered slowing, stopping and turning. Carrying multiple items is really no big deal. As of yesterday, he's standing up without the aid of the wall, a chair or mom mom's leg.
His latest party trick is talking on the "phone." No need for an actual phone - he is fine with the remote control, his bottle or a hand will do. He puts the "phone" to one ear and yells "HEY!" We find it very amusing.
Yesterday, he was in his stroller for a walk when he turned around to me, cocked his little head and yelled "Mom mom?" It was the first time I knew that he knew that I was Mom mom. It was awesome.
I have no idea how big and tall the kid is getting but he's massive. And gorgeous. Now, I know I'm his Mom mom and I'm totally biased but my oh my is that one good looking boy! His hair is now so thick and golden brown. His eyes are giant pools of chocolate brown. He makes this adorable little scrunchy, happy face.
Happy 11 months, Gustav Ryder. You are the apple of my eye!
