We found this really cool site today, the Name Voyager. You enter a name and it will show historically how popular the name has been.
Another cool site is actually the Social Security Administration's website. I didn't think I'd ever find a reason to visit their website (after all, it won't be around when we retire). Here, you can enter your name and find out (with a bit more granularity) how popular your name was in any given year. For example, we found out that in 1975, Matthew was the 9th most popular name. and in 1980, Susan was the 64th most popular name.
Here are some names we like: Anna, Maria, Veronica, Emma, Benjamin, Peter, and Trenton.
How popular was your name when you were born? In 2004? Login to the blog and add your ranking below!
Sunday, June 18, 2006
Oh Daddy, The Places We'll Go
At this month's doctor appointment, Susan had to take the glucose test for gestational diabetes. We had to arrive an hour early so she could drink what looked like an orange soda. Then after the appointment, they took some of her blood to test. We haven't heard anything from the doctor, which is good because most doctors only call with bad news from various tests.
Our first birthing class was on Monday. Since we are planning on an unmedicated home birth, we chose the Bradley Method classes. The class is every Monday night for ten weeks. The video this week was actually of a home birth, so that was nice. I hope and pray that I'll be able to support Susan as well as the guy in the video supported his wife.
We also decided to plan a trip to Portland next month. We sent an e-mail to about 30 friends to ask if anybody was going on vacation and needed a housesitter. Five people offered, and we felt bad that we couldn't housesit for everybody! We are very excited to be in Portland July 13th through the 22nd. A big thanks to Ed & Karen, Stephanie, Janice, Steve, and Martin who offered their homes to us.
And now, what you've been waiting for. Baby Jones wrote me a beautiful poem this morning! I read Baby this book almost every night, which inspired this poem that baby wrote for me.
By Baby Jones
June 18, 2006
Oh Daddy, the places we'll go
The worlds we will visit the fun we will know
The parks and the beaches will greet us hello
As will the hills covered deep in the snow
You'll show me new things like starfish and slugs
And if I get scared you'll take care of the bugs
Out in the fields we'll discover new creatures
And when I play ball I'll find you in the bleachers
We'll laugh and we'll learn as we play in the sun
And you'll read me a story when the day's done
And it'll be fun to hop on you, pop
But I won't be surprised if you ask me to stop
But whatever we do things won't always go right
I might make a stinky in the dark of the night
And I might run into a bully as kids often do
But you'll be there to teach me the right thing to do
As each day passes you'll see more of yourself in me
And that will make mom and I has happy as can be!
The world sounds great and I can't wait to explore it
So when labor starts, tell mom to Floor It!
Our first birthing class was on Monday. Since we are planning on an unmedicated home birth, we chose the Bradley Method classes. The class is every Monday night for ten weeks. The video this week was actually of a home birth, so that was nice. I hope and pray that I'll be able to support Susan as well as the guy in the video supported his wife.
We also decided to plan a trip to Portland next month. We sent an e-mail to about 30 friends to ask if anybody was going on vacation and needed a housesitter. Five people offered, and we felt bad that we couldn't housesit for everybody! We are very excited to be in Portland July 13th through the 22nd. A big thanks to Ed & Karen, Stephanie, Janice, Steve, and Martin who offered their homes to us.
And now, what you've been waiting for. Baby Jones wrote me a beautiful poem this morning! I read Baby this book almost every night, which inspired this poem that baby wrote for me.
Oh Daddy, The Places We'll Go
By Baby Jones
June 18, 2006
Oh Daddy, the places we'll go
The worlds we will visit the fun we will know
The parks and the beaches will greet us hello
As will the hills covered deep in the snow
You'll show me new things like starfish and slugs
And if I get scared you'll take care of the bugs
Out in the fields we'll discover new creatures
And when I play ball I'll find you in the bleachers
We'll laugh and we'll learn as we play in the sun
And you'll read me a story when the day's done
And it'll be fun to hop on you, pop
But I won't be surprised if you ask me to stop
But whatever we do things won't always go right
I might make a stinky in the dark of the night
And I might run into a bully as kids often do
But you'll be there to teach me the right thing to do
As each day passes you'll see more of yourself in me
And that will make mom and I has happy as can be!
The world sounds great and I can't wait to explore it
So when labor starts, tell mom to Floor It!
Monday, May 22, 2006
Susan's First Mother's Day
We celebrated Susan's first Mother's Day a week ago. Here are some portraits from her first Mother's Day. As each day passes, less of her pre-maternity clothes fit. Luckily, friends have shared some maternity clothes. And if you know Susan at all, you know that she's a big evangelist for chicago.craigslist.org. In addition to getting our car, dining room light fixture, and kitchen sink off of craigsilst, we've now purchased maternity clothes!
Last week, we also had a trip to the emergency room of Palos Community Hospital. Susan had some pains in her abdomen which were pretty major. When we called our doctor and described the symptoms, he told us to go to the hospital just to make sure that she wasn't going into early labor. Thankfully, we did not have a baby last week, and an ultrasound and several hours of monitoring revealed that everything was okay. And the pain subsided and hasn't returned. We are very relieved that it's all good.
Last week, we also had a trip to the emergency room of Palos Community Hospital. Susan had some pains in her abdomen which were pretty major. When we called our doctor and described the symptoms, he told us to go to the hospital just to make sure that she wasn't going into early labor. Thankfully, we did not have a baby last week, and an ultrasound and several hours of monitoring revealed that everything was okay. And the pain subsided and hasn't returned. We are very relieved that it's all good.
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
Until now, all of our appointments have been with Dr. Zumhagen, but since you are supposed to meet with the other doctors in the practice we saw Dr. Paul Schattauer. They are both very friendly, courteous, and pragmatic doctors. We'll be happy no matter who shows up for the delivery!
Since everybody kept asking us when we were having the ultrasound, we decided to ask the doctor what their policy is. As we've read in the great book Ina May's Guide to Natural Childbirth, he explained that the routine use of ultrasound has not changed the outcomes. If there is a medical indication that we may need an ultrasound, or if we just decide it would make us feel good, we'll have one. But for now, thankfully, everything is going well medically, and there is no indication that we'll need an ultrasound.
Soon, we'll write a blog entry on why we have chosen to have our baby at home!
Thank you for visiting our baby's blog!
Since everybody kept asking us when we were having the ultrasound, we decided to ask the doctor what their policy is. As we've read in the great book Ina May's Guide to Natural Childbirth, he explained that the routine use of ultrasound has not changed the outcomes. If there is a medical indication that we may need an ultrasound, or if we just decide it would make us feel good, we'll have one. But for now, thankfully, everything is going well medically, and there is no indication that we'll need an ultrasound.
Soon, we'll write a blog entry on why we have chosen to have our baby at home!
Thank you for visiting our baby's blog!
Wednesday, April 5, 2006
Karate Kid
We've been feeling some movement in Susan's belly for a few weeks, but thought it might be gas... But now, we are pretty sure that it is the baby kicking!
It was a lot of fun last night just lying in bed feeling the baby having fun swimming around in Susan's belly!
It was a lot of fun last night just lying in bed feeling the baby having fun swimming around in Susan's belly!
Tuesday, April 4, 2006
Back from Houston
Hooray! Susan is feeling much better! She is pretty tired, but that is to be expected, since we've just spent the last two days driving. Last year, I photographed the American Montessori Society's Annual Conference when it was in Chicago. It went so well that we agreed to photograph the conference this year in Houston. After Chicago's conference in 2005, our school photography business grew from one school in 2004 to ten schools in 2005. We don't expect to grow our business tenfold by going to Houston--this was more of a thank you to AMS for last year's growth. This year, we added on-site printing. We sold 38 prints this year, and donated $115 to AMS's Coins for Compassion program for Hurricane Relief.
Anyways, that's where we've been for the last week. We are very glad to be home. A road trip like this is pretty exhausting, even when you are not pregnant. But Susan held up very well. She is a woman of great strength!
Also, check out our Pregnancy Photos gallery, there is a new photo from a few weeks ago (16 weeks is the new photo, we are now 18 weeks)!
Anyways, that's where we've been for the last week. We are very glad to be home. A road trip like this is pretty exhausting, even when you are not pregnant. But Susan held up very well. She is a woman of great strength!
Also, check out our Pregnancy Photos gallery, there is a new photo from a few weeks ago (16 weeks is the new photo, we are now 18 weeks)!
Monday, March 6, 2006
Oh, Baby, the Places You'll Go!!
The proverbial "they" say that the morning sickness (for most women) ends with the first trimester between 12 and 14 weeks. At twelve weeks, it seemed like it wouldn't end. But today marks 14 weeks into the pregnancy, and yesterday was a fantastic day! Susan even signed up for a retreat at church this next weekend.
Since we've posted this blog, we've found out about several friends who are expecting children near our due date. Susan's friend and roommate in college Amber will probably win the race, as she is due in the middle of August. My Americorps NCCC teammate, Loretta, is expecting her second child in early September. And Randy (a former co-worker) and Hannah, are expecting their third child in early September. So, please also keep Babies Grace, Morgan, and Klingelheber in your prayers as well.
A book to be read in utero!
Our friend Lyleen recently gave us a great book. It is written in the rythmic style of Dr. Seuss, and inspired by one of his books. Only, this is a book to be read in utero! It is a great introduction to the many worlds created by Dr. Seuss.
Well, the dining room and living room are finished. The walls have been painted new oak finish pergo floor is installed, and the trim is up. Next up is the kitchen, followed by the bathroom. Our kitchen desparately needs some work. We are going to be painting the cabinets and walls, installing a ceramic tile counter, and bringing the pergo into the kitchen. Oh yeah, and we'll be installing our kitchen sink that we got from craigslist! With any luck, this will be finished when Susan gets back from the retreat next weekend.
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The Baby Race
Since we've posted this blog, we've found out about several friends who are expecting children near our due date. Susan's friend and roommate in college Amber will probably win the race, as she is due in the middle of August. My Americorps NCCC teammate, Loretta, is expecting her second child in early September. And Randy (a former co-worker) and Hannah, are expecting their third child in early September. So, please also keep Babies Grace, Morgan, and Klingelheber in your prayers as well.
Oh, Baby, the Places You'll Go!!!
A book to be read in utero!
Our friend Lyleen recently gave us a great book. It is written in the rythmic style of Dr. Seuss, and inspired by one of his books. Only, this is a book to be read in utero! It is a great introduction to the many worlds created by Dr. Seuss.
Remodelling
Well, the dining room and living room are finished. The walls have been painted new oak finish pergo floor is installed, and the trim is up. Next up is the kitchen, followed by the bathroom. Our kitchen desparately needs some work. We are going to be painting the cabinets and walls, installing a ceramic tile counter, and bringing the pergo into the kitchen. Oh yeah, and we'll be installing our kitchen sink that we got from craigslist! With any luck, this will be finished when Susan gets back from the retreat next weekend.
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