Green-Eyed Botanist Delight

Tabitha or Thea whichever strikes your fancy. Botanist. Daughter. Best Friend. Just a girl trying to find her way in this world. Or whatever. [[OOC asks, please go to: msmidnightblonde Thank you!]]

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Two of my favorite boys. (Beckham’s getting so big, I’m going to cry)

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I have returned. And with the most adorable little man, to boot. Beckham Myles Murphy. Aka, little sprout. ;) He was born February 12th at 3:48 am. It was a pretty smooth birth; you know, for birthing a 7 lb 12 oz small human from a verrry small place.

We’re both healthy and doing well. The family, both mine and Grey’s, have all been by to see our little guy. I’ve just been trying to take it easy, as much as I can. Easy, I suppose, is relative with those late night wake up calls and the feeding and the diapers. But I wouldn’t change a thing. This little guy is such a gift and I already love him more than I ever thought it was possible to love anything. And Greyson’s crazy head over heels for him, as well. Anyway, I don’t have much to say, just wanted to update that our little one arrived safely and show him off since I think he’s so damn cute.

I’ll try to get back on here as soon as possible. We’ll see how that goes though. Between work and Beckham, I’m busier than I’ve ever been.

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Bumpdate: Week 38

Figure I should get one of these things up since it’s been a while and the countdown has begun. At least for me.

* How far along: 38 + 5

* Due Date: February 2017

*  Size of baby: fruit/veggie--rhubarb; cute weird animal-- Pomeranian

* Belly button–In or Out: It’s kind of flush.

* Stretch marks: Thank you, mother, no.

* Symptoms: Well, my breasts started leaking...that’s pleasant.

* Sleep: Not very well. I’ve been reading. Nothing high-brow, just those books you find for free or super cheap. The sensual romance ones with cyborgs are my favorite. Who knew they were a thing? Anyway, they’re my guilty pleasure and shameful secret. lol 

* Mood: Tired and excited.

* Exercise: I’m trying to keep it up but it’s taking more effort than it should. Greyson forces me to go walking around our neighborhood with him everyday once he comes home from work, though.

* Looking forward to: Meeting this little sprout. I’m really excited that it’s just about time. :D

* Names: Wahaha. We’ve narrowed it down to two! lol

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Hey, everyone! Welcome back from the holidays and happy New Year! I know, I’m really late with that, but--as they say--life. Our first Christmas together was great, we spent it with Greyson’s family. Finally got to meet his brother and sister-in-law. They’re really sweet. Other than that, it was quiet for us. Grey’s been watching football, you know. Still is even though his team’s fallen out of the playoffs or whatever. (Can you feel my eyes roll? haha) And I just had my birthday, which was fun. Daphne was able to come into town. I cried. lol And today we finally got the nursery fully set up! Grey did most of the work while I sat in the rocking chair my father sent over, giving directions and admiring the view. ;) God. I’m 37 weeks already. It’s so crazy. Only a few more weeks and we get to meet the little sprout. I can’t wait! <3

Until next time...

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Bumpdate: Week 32

Holy crap, I can’t believe we’re already here. It’s like the final countdown or something. lol Also, I may be even less active than usual, what with the holidays and all, but I’ll try to pop in as much as possible! But I hope you all have a wonderful holiday, whichever one you celebrate. (Or a nice winter if you don’t celebrate) :D Okay, let’s get this going.

* How far along: 32 + 2

* Due Date: February 2017

*  Size of baby: fruit and veggie terms: jicama; cute weird animal: Naked-tailed armadillo (lol I don’t think these two really translate. That armadillo is huge compared to the jicama >.<)

* Belly button–In or Out: It’s still...in-ish? hah It’s not protruding but it’s not as deep as I’m used to.

* Stretch marks: I don’t have them yet and may not get them at this point. Remind me to thank my mother for her fantastic genetics.

* Symptoms: God, do I ever. lol Leg cramps, fatigue, shortness of breath.

* Sleep: I wish I had more. I get tired but when I try to sleep at night, I just cannot find a comfortable position.

* Mood: Besides tired, pretty cheerful. It is the holiday season after all and I have a lot of things to be grateful for. <3

* Cravings: Okay, I love coffee. And I’ve been really good about not drinking it, but I just really really wanted one while we were out shopping, so I bought one! Don’t worry, it was decaf, so not as much caffeine, but omgggggggggg it was delicious. I’ve missed it so damn much.

* Exercise: Does snuggling count? lol It’s so cold. And as a girl who spent most of her life in the Southwest, I’m not used to it. We have the heater on and the fire going non-stop.

* Best moment: Thanksgiving. I know that was a couple of weeks ago, but it was really nice being able to spend it with my father and mother as well as Greyson’s parents.

* Looking forward to: Christmas! Grey’s parents have a big gathering at their place and his brother and his wife will be there, also. So that will be really fun. A little sad that I won’t spend it with my parents but we got in time when they came to visit over Thanksgiving. They stayed with us for a week. But they’ll be going back to New England (from Arizona where they currently live) to see my father’s family. My great grandmother is pretty elderly and they don’t know how many more Christmases she has left.

* Next Appointment: It’s coming up, but it’s after Christmas and the New Year. Marian will be out of town for the holidays, visiting her family as well.

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Hey there everyone. It’s been a while, huh? Just wanted to throw a little update on here. This is from Thanksgiving. Mine and Greyson’s parents came over for the holiday. It was really great. Especially because our mom’s took care of the turkey. lol I only really had to help with side dishes and desert, which I was more than okay with. Other then the holiday season, I’ve also been incredibly busy because I moved into Grey’s place. It’s bigger than my small condo, which I’m renting out at the moment, so it made the holiday gathering much more do-able. Plus, with the little sprout making his way here soon, we thought it best. I told Grey I’d only agree if I didn’t have to do any of the moving myself. hah He agreed easily enough and had his buddies help out with the promise of beer and food. Guys are such simple creatures. ;) So we did all that just before Thanksgiving...and now here we are, almost Christmas! Wow. I’m already exhausted. But it came with snow, which I haven’t experienced since my college days, so I’m actually kind of loving it.

Anyway, it’s getting late. Just wanted to say, hey. Hope you’re all having a great holiday season, no matter what you celebrate! <3

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Bump Update: Week 23

* How far along: 23 + 3

* Due Date: February 2017

* Weight gain/loss: Honestly I don’t remember. I know I’m around where I’m supposed to be so I guess that’s all that really matters, right? Right.

* Started to show: Is this even a question now? haha No, but really, I should just stop copy/pasting this here....

* Maternity Clothes: We have progressed to lazy days spent in leggings. lol I know I still have a little less then half to go, but with the cold weather and this extra weight, definitely don’t want my pants too tight. And I’m a tight pants kind of girl.

*  Size of baby: fruit veggie terms-- grapefruit; cute weird animal-- chinchilla

* Belly button–In or Out: Still an inny. Yeah.

* Stretch marks: Thank god, noooo.

* Symptoms: Normal fair: constantly visiting the ladies room. Fun times.

* Sleep: I like naps. A lot. lol I feel like my body just gets more tired, more easily. Or often. Whatever. But that could also be because my sleep at night seems to be more restless.

* Mood: A little sad. I’m really missing Daphne. But I talked to her over the weekend and she’s doing well so I’m glad about that.

* Cravings/Aversions: This time of year, with all the food and festive beverages...honestly, I don’t even care about the food so much as the beverages. lol Hot cocoa, warm apple cider, eggnog...I want it all.

* Exercise: I do what I can. The outdoorsy stuff is a little touch and go with the weather being wetter and stormy, but I still do stretching and yoga. Mostly cardio.

* Best moment: Omg, I didn’t mention this, but I was at work Friday AND I FINALLY FELT THE LITTLE SPROUT MOVE!!! I’ve been waiting for that, so yes, major excitement.

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He's so cute

Isn’t he though?! The little heartthrob. The girls will be all over the little guy when he gets older. :)

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Finally had some time to sit down and share these. We had a storm come through this weekend, but thankfully it was a bit more mild than expected. But these pictures are from last weekend. I had lunch with my friend, Marian, and her son, Jesse. Greyson likes his football on Sundays and it’s not really my thing, so I was more than happy to make other plans. It was really nice seeing her and getting to catch up a bit. And her kid is just the cutest little boy. She adopted the little guy from the St. Claire Orphanage earlier this year before moving out here. He was a little shy at first, but he warmed up to me as the day went on. Being near the little guy makes me even more excited and eager to meet my little sprout.

I should have my weekly bump update up later today, too. Think I may take a small nap before lunch, though. So, until then!

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Bumpdate: Week 21

* How far along: 21+2

* Due Date: February 2017

* Weight gain/loss: ~10lbs total.

* Started to show: Sure have.

* Maternity Clothes: Yes, my pants are from the maternity department. hah It’s so cold here, I couldn’t put that off any longer.

*  Size of baby: Fruit/veggies-- a carrot. Cute, weird animal-- a least weasel (and they’re adorable? Who’d think a weasel would be so cute).

* Gender Predictions: I’m going for boy. It’s just a feeling and it’s really strong. So if I refer to little sprout as he or him, don’t be too surprised, it’s how I've been thinking of the little one.

* Belly button–In or Out: In.

* Symptoms: I feel like my ankles swell if I’m on them too long, maybe? But other than that...

* Sleep: Nothing but. Then again, being sick on top of pregnant probably helped in that department.

* Mood: Relieved that I’m not sick anymore? haha Seriously, that shit sucked. No, but I’m also pretty excited. I thinks it’s a combination of the time of year, pregnancy, and being in a new town. This’ll be my first holiday season in Washington, so that’s pretty exciting. The seasons here are nothing like Arizona. Kind of reminds me of my college years.

* Exercise: Same old, same old. Although Greyson wants to go on a hike this next weekend on some trail a friend mentioned to him. Sooo I guess we’re doing that Saturday morning because heaven forbid he should miss the games on Sunday.

* Best moment: Mom and dad called and finalized plans to visit for Thanksgiving which I’m crazy excited about! Mostly because it means I don’t have to travel. lol

* Last Appointment: Just had it this past week! Got to see the little sprout and how much he’s grown. We’ve got a healthy baby in there. And while I decided not to find out the gender, my doctor, Marian (an old friend from school actually) wrote it on a paper and sealed it up. Just in case. Her words. Now I just have to make sure Grey doesn’t peek and accidentally let it slip out.

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Hey, would you look at that, I’m still alive. lol Sorry, I’ve been sick the better part of a week, but thankfully I’m starting to feel a bit better. Still took the day off of work though. I was going to post my next bump update on Sunday, but seeing as though my next doctors appointment is this week coming up, I may push it until after. Still undecided on if I want to know the gender, although I’ve gotta say, I don’t know why but recently I just have this feeling it’s a boy....Any of you get that about your own? It’s such an odd feeling, but also pretty cool. So I don’t know. We’ll see what happens at our next appointment I suppose.

Until then!

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He’s probably going to kill me when he finds out I posted this photo. lol I couldn’t help myself; he looked way too cute not to. ;)

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Week 18 Bump Update

* How far along: 18 weeks + 3

* Weight gain/loss: ~5 or 6 pounds total gained so far.

* Started to show: Yep! And it’s getting more noticeable by the day.

* Maternity Clothes: I have caved and gotten some of those pants with the belly bands.

*  Size of baby: A sugar glider (they’re so cute, too!!!). Or in fruit and veggie terms: a sweet potato.

* Belly button–In or Out: In.

* Stretch marks: Nope, but I’m on the look out. Even bought some of that lotion that supposedly helps. We’ll see.

* Symptoms: Not much, I just love sleep. I loooove it.

* Sleep: Please, yes, more.

* Mood: Tired.

* Gender: Won’t know for a couple more weeks, although I haven’t really decided if I will find out when that time rolls around. We’ll see what happens when we get there, I guess.

* Exercise: Sure! Same old, same old. Grey and I even took a short hike over the weekend since it was relatively nice (not something we get a lot here in WA). Saw some great plants and vegetation.

* Looking forward to: Feeling the little sprout move? I know it may take a little longer since I’m a first time mom, but man, that’ll be really cool to experience. So that. :)

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Have I mentioned I have a cat? I do and this him: Felix. Yep. Felix. Because I’m clever like that. ;) Anyway, no reason for this post, just some random cat love. Now I’m off to work. Hope everyone has a great Wednesday! We’re that much closer to the weekend.

Until then! <3

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Bump-date: 16 Weeks

Bump Update: Week 16:

* How far along: 16 weeks + 2

* Due Date: February 2017

* Weight gain/loss: About 6lbs gained which I think is actually a pound or so less than what my target should be. I guess.

* Started to show: I think so! A tiny bit anyway. It’s not as noticeable with clothes, though.

* Maternity Clothes: Not really? I went and bought some pants in a larger size the other day because mine were definitely too tight around the waist/hips, but other than that...

*  Size of baby: An Avocado! Or a Philippine tarsier as my pregnancy app tells me (it’s a small, weird animal, lol, and really cute!). :)

* Belly button–In or Out: In.

* Stretch marks: Nope.

* Symptoms: Morning sickness like a bitch. >_>

* Sleep: It depends honestly. Some nights are better than others. Thinking about getting one of those body pillow things for when Grey isn’t around for me to use him, ha.

* Mood: Crankier more than not, honestly. It’s the nausea and lack of sleep most of all, I think.

* Cravings: Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. But with apricot jam. It can only be apricot. And apple juice, idk why. I feel like I’m in first grade again.

* Aversions: Nothing that I’ve really noticed.

* Exercise: Well, I usually do yoga but I’ve been having to alter that a bit. But I’m still active, definitely.

* Best moment: Oh! I got to see the little sprout at my last appointment...I mean, kind of. haha But yeah, that was pretty cool, not gonna lie. 

* Next Appointment: At 20 weeks. For the life of me, I can’t remember the exact date, but it’s penciled in and I’m sure Greyson has it marked down, too. Sometimes it feels like he’s more on top of this than me. He’s overprotective at times. It’s cute.

Until next time! <3

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Been away longer than I expected. I meant to be more active, but I guess I’m still learning my way around this whole blogging thing; I’ve never done it before! A lot has happened, though, since that first post. I was able to skype (actually it’s this app called Google Due, I think) with my best friend, Daphne. I mentioned her...Anyway, it’s not that easy to do very often, but we’re usually able to arrange a little date every weekend and keep in touch via text or phones, whatever, the rest of the time. She has this cute little baby to take care of so finding spare time between being a mom, a partner to her boyfriend Bastian, and work--it’s a lot. But that’s her in the picture with me, taken last summer while we were on vacation. She’s so gorgeous and doesn’t even know it.

But that’s not all I’ve been up to. I had a couple doctor appointments over these last few weeks. You see, I’ve got this condition called “pregnancy;” some of you may know what I’ve talking about. lol Anyway, joking aside, I found out around week nine but was keeping it quiet until that slightly saver date of 12 weeks. Also, I’ve just been feeling like I want to die due to the morning sickness that waited until ten weeks to manifest. The fucker. It’s been easing up slightly over this week though, so I’m hoping the reprieve lasts.

But seeing as though I’m out of the danger zone, for the most part, and can actually notice the smallest of changes in my body, thought I’d give that baby bump update thing that I’ve seen roll across my dash a go. This got a bit wordy and long so I think I’ll do the update in it’s own post later today or tomorrow. It’s getting to be about lunch time though and my boyfriend says he’s starrrrrrving. So ya’ know, we gotta feed the man.

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Good lord. How does one even start a blog? Fuck if I know. I mean, do you just jump right in and pour out your life story right away like, “Hey! This is me and you don’t even know me yet!” Or do you slowly easy your way in as you fumble about? Is there an in-between? I seriously haven’t a clue, but I guess I’m going to try and find out.

Suppose I’ll just start off with something simple. This is my new home! I just bought it a few months ago. My very first house. Well, that I’ve owned. Honestly, there’s a lot of “new”s and “first”s for me right now: a new home in a new town and state because I was able to get the new job I’d been hoping to get for months. And I love it all. It may take some getting used to, but I’m ready. The only thing I wish is that my best friend wasn’t so far away because as wonderful as all this newness is, it’s also kind of lonely.

But you know what, at least I’ve got my cat, Felix. And hopefully this little blog will help, too. Anyway, I’ll leave it here for now because I feel like I’m rambling to the great void and I’m not too sure how much is too much. lol ;) I’ll “see” ya soon!