Just a few quick notes about Race for the Cure.
1) You don't have to do the run or walk to register and be on our team. You can choose the "Sleep In" choice and still get the t-shirt and everything.
2) To Join our team, click on this link HERE and choose the "Join Team" icon. Follow the instructions from there.
3) If you'd like to make a donation for me, first click the above link and then click on my name "Meghan Westerheide" and choose "Donation Only".
Thanks for anyone in advance who is joining us or doing a donation. I'm very excited about this and I hope to see a bunch of you there with us!
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Biggest Loser - ME
So I have decided to finally do something about the unwanted extra pounds I have hanging on me still. I've been very into Biggest Loser this season and it has given me a TON of inspiration to work out and lose weight. Also, since I had gestational diabetes while I was pregnant with Dom, I am a little concerned about developing Type II Diabetes (it runs in my family as well) so I'm doing everything I can to avoid that.
I started working out three days a week with my best bud, Mike, at his house. He has a bow flex machine and he is my "trainer" for those three days. I was nervous about this at first because I've never seen Mike work out (even though I know he does work out a lot) and I didn't think he could motivate me enough (I thought I might laugh if he attempted to be strict) but it's working out amazing. He is such a great teacher and I am motivated. It's been great and he gets on me to push myself and I need that.
I also starting running again. This has been a huge challenge for me as I haven't run in a long time. Nick and I were doing a lot of 5Ks and 10Ks a few years ago but that was a few years ago. This summer I am getting back into it.
First, my friend, Abbie, decided to get a team together for the Race for the Cure on June 13. Our team name is "Buddies for Boobies" and we are looking for members. So far our team consists of Abbie, Ashley, and me. Let me know if you are interested in running/walking a 5K with us! Here is the link for our team page if you want to join or donate. HERE
Next I'm doing a 5K and a 10K in August while I'm training for my big race in September.
My big race is September 13 and it's a half marathon. I've never done a half marathon before but I know I can do it. As long as I stay focused and keep training I'll be good. I've done 10Ks before and it's just about double that. Official training starts on June 22 so I'll be working hard before that to get into the best shape I can so training will be a breeze. My friend Abbie and my sister Angela are also doing the half marathon so I think they will keep me motivated.
So far, I've lost about 2 lbs. Not a lot but a good start for me. Hopefully I can keep it up! Wish me luck!
I started working out three days a week with my best bud, Mike, at his house. He has a bow flex machine and he is my "trainer" for those three days. I was nervous about this at first because I've never seen Mike work out (even though I know he does work out a lot) and I didn't think he could motivate me enough (I thought I might laugh if he attempted to be strict) but it's working out amazing. He is such a great teacher and I am motivated. It's been great and he gets on me to push myself and I need that.
I also starting running again. This has been a huge challenge for me as I haven't run in a long time. Nick and I were doing a lot of 5Ks and 10Ks a few years ago but that was a few years ago. This summer I am getting back into it.
First, my friend, Abbie, decided to get a team together for the Race for the Cure on June 13. Our team name is "Buddies for Boobies" and we are looking for members. So far our team consists of Abbie, Ashley, and me. Let me know if you are interested in running/walking a 5K with us! Here is the link for our team page if you want to join or donate. HERE
Next I'm doing a 5K and a 10K in August while I'm training for my big race in September.
My big race is September 13 and it's a half marathon. I've never done a half marathon before but I know I can do it. As long as I stay focused and keep training I'll be good. I've done 10Ks before and it's just about double that. Official training starts on June 22 so I'll be working hard before that to get into the best shape I can so training will be a breeze. My friend Abbie and my sister Angela are also doing the half marathon so I think they will keep me motivated.
So far, I've lost about 2 lbs. Not a lot but a good start for me. Hopefully I can keep it up! Wish me luck!
Monday, May 11, 2009
On a more positive note...
Before I read the negative comment in the evening, I had a really great Mother's Day!
It started off a little rough though. Nick asked me on Saturday if he could go golfing in the morning. I didn't want him to because I was looking forward to a morning "off" but he doesn't go golfing that often so I said sure. Nick left about 7:30. At 8:00, Dominick was up and hungry. This was a sweet part. When I went in to get Dom out of his crib, I saw a present on the rocker is his room. Nick left me a vase full of flowers and some cute things for Dominick that said "I dig my mommy" and "I love my mommy". It was very cute. There was also a card "from" Dominick that said how much he loves me and he knows how long I waited for him and he waited just as long for me. It was so sweet. Nick did good there.
Then I made a bottle and Dom and I headed downstairs. Around 8:20, Nick's brother Rob came by to drop off their dog, Madison. Rob and Christy are currently in the Dominican Republic and we are watching their dog for a week. I was so embarrassed because I was in my glasses and pj pants and an old t-shirt. Not looking nice for company!! After Rob left, Dom and I went back downstairs and I heard more knocking on the door. This was about 9:00. I wasn't expecting anyone so I was shocked. I went upstairs and it was Angela, Andrew and Cecilia! They brought me breakfast!! It was delicious too. A tomato, bacon and spinach omelet, hash browns and a few mini pancakes! Yum! It was such a nice surprise.
Nick got home awhile later and took Dom from me so I could just lay on the couch and relax. And I did. I laid on the couch until it was time to go to kickball. Yes we still had kickball on mother's day, but we weren't originally supposed to. We've had quite a few rainouts this season and this was to make up some of the games. We only had one game since the other team we were supposed to play did forfeit.We met my mom at the field before the game and she took Dominick and Cecilia to my grandma's while we played. We rallyed in the second game and won 7-5 (We had been losing 5-3 going into the sixth inning (out of seven) and scored 4 runs that inning to take the lead! It was great! I love winning kickball games! Also, Michelle and Adam brought me and Angela the best mother's day present ever. A very large can of Heineken beer. Thanks guys!
After kickball we went to my Grammie's house for mother's day. It was a delicious meal and Dominick was a good boy so it was a good night.
Nick and I got home around 8 and we watched Good Luck Chuck and then went to bed.
Dominick was a little rough again last night but he's getting better. Things are hard for him right now. He has a tooth just under his gums and you can tell his gums hurt. I held him for about an hour last night just massaging his gums. I put some baby orajel on them and then he was able to sleep better. Poor baby!
All in all, it was a great first Mother's Day!
It started off a little rough though. Nick asked me on Saturday if he could go golfing in the morning. I didn't want him to because I was looking forward to a morning "off" but he doesn't go golfing that often so I said sure. Nick left about 7:30. At 8:00, Dominick was up and hungry. This was a sweet part. When I went in to get Dom out of his crib, I saw a present on the rocker is his room. Nick left me a vase full of flowers and some cute things for Dominick that said "I dig my mommy" and "I love my mommy". It was very cute. There was also a card "from" Dominick that said how much he loves me and he knows how long I waited for him and he waited just as long for me. It was so sweet. Nick did good there.
Then I made a bottle and Dom and I headed downstairs. Around 8:20, Nick's brother Rob came by to drop off their dog, Madison. Rob and Christy are currently in the Dominican Republic and we are watching their dog for a week. I was so embarrassed because I was in my glasses and pj pants and an old t-shirt. Not looking nice for company!! After Rob left, Dom and I went back downstairs and I heard more knocking on the door. This was about 9:00. I wasn't expecting anyone so I was shocked. I went upstairs and it was Angela, Andrew and Cecilia! They brought me breakfast!! It was delicious too. A tomato, bacon and spinach omelet, hash browns and a few mini pancakes! Yum! It was such a nice surprise.
Nick got home awhile later and took Dom from me so I could just lay on the couch and relax. And I did. I laid on the couch until it was time to go to kickball. Yes we still had kickball on mother's day, but we weren't originally supposed to. We've had quite a few rainouts this season and this was to make up some of the games. We only had one game since the other team we were supposed to play did forfeit.We met my mom at the field before the game and she took Dominick and Cecilia to my grandma's while we played. We rallyed in the second game and won 7-5 (We had been losing 5-3 going into the sixth inning (out of seven) and scored 4 runs that inning to take the lead! It was great! I love winning kickball games! Also, Michelle and Adam brought me and Angela the best mother's day present ever. A very large can of Heineken beer. Thanks guys!
After kickball we went to my Grammie's house for mother's day. It was a delicious meal and Dominick was a good boy so it was a good night.
Nick and I got home around 8 and we watched Good Luck Chuck and then went to bed.
Dominick was a little rough again last night but he's getting better. Things are hard for him right now. He has a tooth just under his gums and you can tell his gums hurt. I held him for about an hour last night just massaging his gums. I put some baby orajel on them and then he was able to sleep better. Poor baby!
All in all, it was a great first Mother's Day!
Offended...
I logged onto my blog last night to see if anyone had updated their blogs, just to see a rude comment posted on my most recent post. The post I had written was about how Dominick has been having more and more trouble falling asleep at night and how after a few hours of comforting him we decided to let him cry it out. The comment basically said that he's too young to cry it out and I should be holding him because that's what he needs.
I'm very offended by this. First off, I believe that I am a good mother and any comment questioning that offends me. Especially reading it on Mother's Day! Second off, everyone parents different and everyone's situation is different. To make such opinionated comments is just plain rude if you don't know the whole story.
Dominick is not too young to cry it out and calm himself down. Maybe other 3 1/2 month olds are too young but Dominick is very good at self soothing. Also, what is the suggestion?? That I hold him all night long if that's what he "needs"?? Dominick is very smart. You lay him in his crib and he cries. When you pick him up and he's being held, he just smiles. He knows what he wants and he's physically fine. I can't stay up all night and hold him. I have a full time job which requires sleep. I make sure his diaper is clean, he is fed, and his clothes are dry. After that, he's kind of on his own. I can't hold him all night. Or bring him into our room, if that is someone's next suggestion. I know quite a few people who would let their babies sleep with them and every single one of them regrets it now since their children are 3+ years old and still in bed with them. We won't do that. Dominick will sleep in his own room.
I'm sorry for this rant but I don't appreciate negative comments. I write this blog for me and for family/friends to know what is going on with us. I don't need someone telling me how to be a parent unless I specifically ask for help. Nick, Dominick and I are doing just fine without unsolicited outside advice.
Happy Mother's Day to me.... :(
I'm very offended by this. First off, I believe that I am a good mother and any comment questioning that offends me. Especially reading it on Mother's Day! Second off, everyone parents different and everyone's situation is different. To make such opinionated comments is just plain rude if you don't know the whole story.
Dominick is not too young to cry it out and calm himself down. Maybe other 3 1/2 month olds are too young but Dominick is very good at self soothing. Also, what is the suggestion?? That I hold him all night long if that's what he "needs"?? Dominick is very smart. You lay him in his crib and he cries. When you pick him up and he's being held, he just smiles. He knows what he wants and he's physically fine. I can't stay up all night and hold him. I have a full time job which requires sleep. I make sure his diaper is clean, he is fed, and his clothes are dry. After that, he's kind of on his own. I can't hold him all night. Or bring him into our room, if that is someone's next suggestion. I know quite a few people who would let their babies sleep with them and every single one of them regrets it now since their children are 3+ years old and still in bed with them. We won't do that. Dominick will sleep in his own room.
I'm sorry for this rant but I don't appreciate negative comments. I write this blog for me and for family/friends to know what is going on with us. I don't need someone telling me how to be a parent unless I specifically ask for help. Nick, Dominick and I are doing just fine without unsolicited outside advice.
Happy Mother's Day to me.... :(
Friday, May 8, 2009
Sleep
So last night Dominick had some serious issues with going to sleep.
Here's how it started: I picked him up after work from home (Nick had gotten him from daycare) and he and I met my sister at Incarnate for the Incarnate Word vs. St. Joe soccer game. It was a big fundraiser and was supposed to be a good game. He was sooo good at the game. Everyone thought he was so cute and sweet and he was. He just sat in my lap and watched the game. Then we went home afterward. (GREAT game by the way, IWA won 2-1 in overtime!!) He was still good then. Nick and his brother went to the movies so Dom and I caught up on our shows on the DVR. (Mainly Dancing with the Stars - How is Ty still on?!?!?!) He ate around 9 and I put him down at 9:30. He was so good. Went right to bed. So I climbed into bed and continued reading my book (Deception Point by Dan Brown - Excellent so far). Then at 10:15 he was up and crying. I went into his room and he had broken out of his swaddle. So I changed him and tried to reswaddle him. Nope, he wasn't having it. So I started his mobile again and left the room. He was good until about 10:50. So I went back in. I thought maybe he was a tad hungry so I gave him a few more ounces of formula. Still can't swaddle him. He eats. I lay him back down, restart the mobile again and leave. He's up at 11:30. So I said, forget it. He can cry. Well Nick got home around then and heard him crying. So he went in. Dominick had cried himself the length of the crib and had his head pressed against the bars crying. Nick put him back in the middle and tried to swaddle him. Still no swaddling. So he agreed with me. Dom was going to have to cry himself to sleep. He finally fell asleep around 12:30 or 12:45 this morning.
You would think through all this he would sleep in. Oh no. He was up crying at 5:45 this morning. Nick went in and changed him while I made a bottle. Nick went back to bed while I fed him for a few more minutes. At 6:30 when Nick left for work and Dom was done eating I had to put him back down. I was exhausted. I needed a little more sleep.
So Dom went down. The mobile went back on. And I climbed back into bed. He did fall back asleep thank goodness. And I slept like a baby! My friend Michelle gave me this eye cover thingy for your eyes so you can sleep whenever and it is AMAZING. I get the best sleep with it on and I can sleep anytime during the day.
And it's so cute! "Do Not Disturb!" I love it.
After I hit snooze for the 4th time, I got up. Twenty minutes later than I meant to sleep. I went in to get Dom and he was out. He had finally decided to sleep and I had to wake him up to get him ready for daycare. Here's what he looked like when I went in to get him at 7:20:
I got him up and got him ready for daycare. Yesterday at work we all got camouflage hats from one of our vendors so I decided to put him in his camouflage outfit today. He was so cute! Here he is getting ready for daycare and ready to hunt!
I really hope that he got this crazy sleeping thing out of his system and he's a good boy tonight. It's still early and I'm already exhausted today!!
Here's how it started: I picked him up after work from home (Nick had gotten him from daycare) and he and I met my sister at Incarnate for the Incarnate Word vs. St. Joe soccer game. It was a big fundraiser and was supposed to be a good game. He was sooo good at the game. Everyone thought he was so cute and sweet and he was. He just sat in my lap and watched the game. Then we went home afterward. (GREAT game by the way, IWA won 2-1 in overtime!!) He was still good then. Nick and his brother went to the movies so Dom and I caught up on our shows on the DVR. (Mainly Dancing with the Stars - How is Ty still on?!?!?!) He ate around 9 and I put him down at 9:30. He was so good. Went right to bed. So I climbed into bed and continued reading my book (Deception Point by Dan Brown - Excellent so far). Then at 10:15 he was up and crying. I went into his room and he had broken out of his swaddle. So I changed him and tried to reswaddle him. Nope, he wasn't having it. So I started his mobile again and left the room. He was good until about 10:50. So I went back in. I thought maybe he was a tad hungry so I gave him a few more ounces of formula. Still can't swaddle him. He eats. I lay him back down, restart the mobile again and leave. He's up at 11:30. So I said, forget it. He can cry. Well Nick got home around then and heard him crying. So he went in. Dominick had cried himself the length of the crib and had his head pressed against the bars crying. Nick put him back in the middle and tried to swaddle him. Still no swaddling. So he agreed with me. Dom was going to have to cry himself to sleep. He finally fell asleep around 12:30 or 12:45 this morning.
You would think through all this he would sleep in. Oh no. He was up crying at 5:45 this morning. Nick went in and changed him while I made a bottle. Nick went back to bed while I fed him for a few more minutes. At 6:30 when Nick left for work and Dom was done eating I had to put him back down. I was exhausted. I needed a little more sleep.
So Dom went down. The mobile went back on. And I climbed back into bed. He did fall back asleep thank goodness. And I slept like a baby! My friend Michelle gave me this eye cover thingy for your eyes so you can sleep whenever and it is AMAZING. I get the best sleep with it on and I can sleep anytime during the day.
And it's so cute! "Do Not Disturb!" I love it.
After I hit snooze for the 4th time, I got up. Twenty minutes later than I meant to sleep. I went in to get Dom and he was out. He had finally decided to sleep and I had to wake him up to get him ready for daycare. Here's what he looked like when I went in to get him at 7:20:
I got him up and got him ready for daycare. Yesterday at work we all got camouflage hats from one of our vendors so I decided to put him in his camouflage outfit today. He was so cute! Here he is getting ready for daycare and ready to hunt!
I really hope that he got this crazy sleeping thing out of his system and he's a good boy tonight. It's still early and I'm already exhausted today!!
Thursday, May 7, 2009
It's been awhile
Sorry it's been a week without any updates. I'm just that boring! I have no new news.
This weekend is mother's day though so hopefully I'll have something good to report back on Monday!!
This weekend is mother's day though so hopefully I'll have something good to report back on Monday!!
Friday, May 1, 2009
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