February 2012
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I’ve lost 23 lbs. so far and, although my tummy still has that horrible line and zero muscle tone, the tattoos on my lower stomach look really good. There isn’t a stretch mark to be mentioned and I’m not too terrified of the after-baby-bod anymore. I just can’t wait for the go-ahead from the doctor to start doing sit ups to reduce the flab.
Yesterday Riley had her first...
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bathorgory asked: I've been meaning to say this everytime I see you post, but well done on Riley, she's beautiful :) .
cheetodores asked: Kayt. Oh my god. I'm so happy for you. She's beautiful. And she looks so happy. I can only imagine how happy you both are. I surely hope I get to meet her someday.
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We have ourselves a marathon eater.
this girl can eat
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Holy smokes! It feels so good to not be pregnant anymore. I can finally move around and go on walks and bend over and do all the things I missed doing with ease. I’ve been moving around non-stop every day just because I can! It’s funny- the things that you miss.
Riley has been a nursing champion… and then there was today. My milk is in and I think she may be having a hard...
punkdad asked: YES YES YES!! Good Job gorgeous lil one!!!
loudthinkersoftspeaker asked: YAY! Congrats, but by the way, your story terrified me! hahaha Though I am happy you are all happy and healthy!!
beanbird asked: congratulations, darling! she's beautiful. i am so happy for you!
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The Birth Story
This is Riley Rose’s birth story. It is probably TMI for people not interested in hearing about a labor & delivery.
On Tuesday, January 31st, I had an appointment with my midwife. I hadn’t been feeling any contractions or any signs of labor whatsoever. I was feeling pretty down about the prospect of having to wait until the 8th to be induced. They took my blood pressure and...
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thisisreallyhappeningg asked: kayt! the baby is beautiful, congratulations ^.^ p.s. your dad quotes make me laugh so hard (maybe because they sound like a lot of the ridiculous stuff my dad says also) p.p.s. sal and my pup scruffy should meet each other eventually since i think they will get along <3<3<3
January 2012
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I’m having a baby today…. No big deal….
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MOST BORING AWFUL SLOW PAINFUL TORTUROUS DAY EVER. I FEEL LIKE TIME IS SUCKING ME DRY. SO SICK OF WAITING. WHEN IS THIS BABY GOING TO BE BORN!?!?!?!?!?!?!??! #FOREVERPREGNANT </rant>
“Stars that clear
have been dead for years
but the idea
just lives on.”
– Bright Eyes
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FOREVER PREGNANT
That’s how I feel. Four days until the due date but there have been no major signs or contractions to keep me optimistic that she will come anytime soon. I guess I am destined to be part of the majority that goes over their due date. Boo! Riley and I aren’t speaking— I’m on strike until she comes out. It feels like I have been pregnant for years. Every time I go out...
This is one of those times I wish I had kept my blog entirely anonymous because there is so much I would like to say and there is no one to say it to. I am so tired of the silly games that people like to play. I’m not allowed to have my own thoughts, I’m not allowed to feel anything or have any opinions. I am emotionally drained. At least some good things are coming out of this...
I JUST REALIZED THAT MY PHRENOLOGY HEAD IS NOT IN...
IT MUST BE IN THE GARAGE IN A BOX. I WILL FIND IT. I LOVE THAT THING. SORRY, THIS IS A BIG REVELATION.
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Cleaning the house for hours, dusting, vacuuming, steam mopping, and scrubbing baseboards, walking the dog five times, cleaning the kitchen— NO sitting down today. Riley, I will motivate you to come out and check out the commotion! We have a future to start!
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39 weeks!! Only 7 days until the big 'due date'!!
This day has taken it’s time coming around. The last trimester has truly tested my patience. I am waiting for my life to start! Every day brings Riley a little bit closer to meeting the world. I am ready, I am so ready— at least, as ready as I will ever be/feel.
Yesterday I had my weekly ob appointment. No stretch marks at all! It’s a miracle! My doctor commented on how...
Yes, I am jamming out to the Rockabye Baby albums...
It's time to step out of the love/hate dualism...
juliomcdorkpants:
Seems like it may be a combination of both. Distract the weak minded, but those who try and fight back will be censored and detained.
pinterest →
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I didn’t know someone could feel so lonely. The last few days, I have been wracked with anxiety. I wish I knew what the future holds because the journey is terrifying. Sometimes I doubt if I am strong enough. The pressure of feeling responsible to and for someone else is both motivating and scary. I feel so unprepared— I just wish someone would tell me I can do it… then tell...
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My dad just used "the people marveled" in a real...
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FOURTEEN DAYS until the big due date!
… not that it means much because she could come any day now! I hope she decides to make an early arrival next week. I will be a little disappointed if we go over the due date but, I will be delighted to hold this sweet gift, whenever she is ready to make her appearance. Yesterday I had an appointment and Riley has dropped all the way into my pelvis which is great. The midwife said she is...
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Me: Am I free to assemble a protest of peaceful peers?
Government: Only with a permit.
Me: Am I free to travel?
Government: Only with a passport.
Me: Am I free to pursue my own ideas of happiness?
Government: Only within these constraints.
Me: Am I free to start a business?
Government: Only with a license.
Me: Am I free to marry who I wish?
Government: Only with my consent.
Me: Am I free?
Government: I'm legally obligated to say that you are.
Government: Stop asking so many questions.
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Do any of my lovely followers have a dog & a child? I would love some advice about introducing Salinger to Riley when she is born. I will accept long narrative stories, whether they are your personal stories or other stories from child/pet owners, I also will accept stories in general, as long as they are good, also poetry, art, mixed media, musical renditions of ancient literature,...
“If you think there’s such a thing as humane slaughter, I’m curious; do you also...”
– Gary Yourofsky (via veegannn)
Realized that Riley will come out and probably know every word to the good, old Weezer albums — and thank God, not even recognize their new stuff. Also, her cries might sounds strangely like the melody of 99 Red Balloons.
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I think all of my friends would agree I’m not a political person and I have a strong distaste for government in general. I’m still trying to hide the fact from my parents that there’s an anarchy & equality tattoo somewhere on my body. That’ll be an interesting conversation one day. My dad is an ultra conservative and says some pretty insane things about politics (and...
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I remember, wearing your name as a bracelet, feeling you encircling me we loved to pretend that tomorrow would never come. Tomorrow became today and yesterday feels far away.
This afternoon my parents, Salinger, and I went on a walk through Biscayne National Park and enjoyed the perfect weather we’ve been having. We had a little picnic and Sal was loving all the new smells and other doggies.
Through the day, Riley didn’t move much at all. Around 3pm was the only time I felt her moving in there. It was about 6pm and I had just eaten and she still...