tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81917827995172573472012-02-16T18:32:35.039-08:00For better or worsin' it since 2006!Ephraim and Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01344619994531059133noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191782799517257347.post-55793309828349676222011-03-16T17:52:00.000-07:002011-03-16T17:52:19.157-07:00

Geez, I didn't do a very good job at blogging while I was on maternity leave, did I? A whopping three posts! How sad. These last few weeks have been a blur. A quick bulleted recap: - Uncle Reggie (aka that crazy guy) and Auntie Manami finally came from Japan - Camille attended her first wedding (Congrats Uncle Romar & Auntie Abby!) - Camille went on her first roadtrip to the Grand Canyon (and

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It seems like sleep and sleep-related topics are the only things I write about, huh? Everyone told me sleep and poop were going to become primary subjects of discussion once Camille came, and I have to say, they were right. So, to balance out the sleep talk, I decided to dedicate today's post to some of my latest crafting pursuits! Since the beginning of the year, I've been taking a sewing class

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I'm not sure what this says about me, but here are two recently-drawn conclusions: 1. Vacuuming totally counts as a day's workout. 2. If in one day, both the baby and I have taken a bath/showered (respectively), it's a really good day. In other news, our baby girl is super smiley and coo-ey these days! I love it. Here is a photo of her "talking" to her "balloons" as the grandparents call them.

Ephraim and Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01344619994531059133noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191782799517257347.post-28533930526879797672011-02-01T18:23:00.000-08:002011-02-01T18:23:09.892-08:00

Well, hello there, blogworld. It's Rachel! (I'm blogging--amazing!) So much has already transpired with our little family, so today I've finally decided to document it. Well, not what has already happened, but from today moving forward, I hope to keep some semblance of a journal of Camille/mommy milestones. At least for the remainder of my maternity leave (waah). Today is the first day I've

Ephraim and Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01344619994531059133noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191782799517257347.post-3088872474886167132010-09-29T21:00:00.000-07:002010-09-30T00:48:57.367-07:00

Yo yo yo Eph'n Rach fans - how are you?  I am fine.  Why was that the standard greeting in all my 5th grade love letters?  Not too suave.  Anyhoo - blog on!  Latest Baby Stats Fetal Heart Rate (FHR): 159 BPM Cervical Length: 3cm - it seems that the cervix is starting to shorten which is typical later on in pregnancy.  This reading is a little shorter than last time, but the docs assure us that

ePH D0GGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02229764421237446480noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191782799517257347.post-9927188816053107102010-09-10T00:00:00.000-07:002010-09-10T00:00:05.690-07:00

WE DID IT! Hot Mama This post is going to be relatively short because the entitled milestone says it all.  After traversing the tears, the shots, the ups/downs/sideways ... after all the emotional and physical burdens that we've had to endure, I'm blessed to announce that we've officially made it through to the third trimester of pregnancy!  In fact, if Camille were born today, she would have a

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Hello faithful Eph'n Rach fans!  Seems that there's been a little bit of confusion for some on my last post.  Please have faith that this was super unintentional on my part.  Mea Culpa.  Let me make it absolutely clear that Rachel is still gainfully pregnant and that our little Camille is still snug as a bug in a rug (and kicking the heck out of Mommy -- sorry I couldn't find anything that rhymed

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Wednesday, January 14, 2009.  8:30 AM  - it started out like any other regular work day.  Rach and I were running late as usual, lazily going through our morning routines.  Thank goodness for separate bathrooms - they've been an unlikely God-send contributing to the success of marriage so far.  While taking a shower, my mind started to reminisce on the fun-filled weekend we just had.  Our best

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Before we get into it, let's do some quick baby stats! Latest Baby Stats (21 Weeks) Fetal Heart Rate (FHR): 155 BPM Cervical Length: 4.8 - this is the longest it's been since we've started tracking it.  Definitely a good sign! The Itchy and Scratchy Show - Continued :-( You may remember from our Week 16 post that Rach has been taking weekly progesterone shots to help Camille go to full term. 

ePH D0GGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02229764421237446480noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191782799517257347.post-15304929312413881952010-07-21T23:42:00.000-07:002010-07-21T23:42:48.513-07:00

Wow, it's been quite a busy past couple weeks and lots to catch you guys up on.  Here's a rundown of the events of the past week (and change): Sweeter as the Years Go By So our favorite preggy eggy just turned 19 + 10 on July 16.  We spent a quiet birthday dinner with the sis-in-law that night at Cafe Hiro in Cypress and it was gastronomically spectacular as usual.  The following Monday we were

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Just got back from my mother-in-law's (Mom #2) house where we held court for a casual dinner for my Mom and sis-in-law whose birthdays made them a little wiser this past week.  Tonight's menu consisted of many delectable delights such as ketchup basted shrimps, pancit (to represent long life), chicken wings, steamed broccoli & string beans (gave me the farties) -- all finished off with the

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We are now on Rachel's 18th week (4 1/2 months) of pregnancy which officially marks the halfway point for this long and arduous journey. Here's the highlight reel for this past week: Latest Baby Stats Fetal Heart Rate (FHR): 157 BPM Length (from head to toe): 9-10 inches Cervical Length (internal os / external os): 2cm / 3.3cm - wish it was a bit longer, but still holding steady *Price is

ePH D0GGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02229764421237446480noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191782799517257347.post-25978890265150441462010-06-30T22:13:00.000-07:002010-07-01T10:11:46.504-07:00

Naming a child is no trivial task. The kid will be stuck with this decision for the rest of their lives. That's pressure. I don't want to be culpable for baby girl getting beat up on the playground -- Daaaad, why did you name me Yoshinoya??? (Cuz it's tasty that's why, now man up and stop crying!) It's a particularly touchy subject with me (see my old blog post for more details), so I wanted

ePH D0GGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02229764421237446480noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191782799517257347.post-68910715559360695052010-06-28T00:58:00.000-07:002010-06-28T00:58:48.790-07:00

Baby week 17 is now underway (btw, we increment a baby week every Friday), so I thought I'd share a couple of juicy morsels from the past couple o' days: Latest Baby Stats Fetal Heart Rate (FHR): 159 BPM Length (From head to booty): 12 cm (6/24) Doctors Appointment For the duration of the pregnancy, we'll visit our high-risk pregnancy doctor once every two weeks for the main purpose of getting

ePH D0GGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02229764421237446480noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191782799517257347.post-5340927698606669002010-06-22T22:52:00.000-07:002010-06-22T22:52:11.381-07:00

This is the first in a series of posts dedicated to what we term in the hood, back in the day (btw, i still love that song). In the context of my pending fatherhood-ness, back in the day means to dissect the trials and tribulations of my own childhood, and the various child rearing techniques that I may/may not choose to use on my little girl. Without further ado, I give you: Very Superstitious

ePH D0GGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02229764421237446480noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191782799517257347.post-69177841057058808962010-06-20T23:12:00.000-07:002010-06-21T00:17:05.204-07:00

Shots x 16!!!! In my younger days, this catchy song would be a call to action. In my soon-to-be father days however, this is now a teachable moment, but not in regards to shots of the alcoholic kind, but those of the *ouchie* kind.As an extra precaution to ensure the longest term pregnancy possible, our high-risk pregnancy docs have instituted a regiment of progesterone shots every week for the

ePH D0GGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02229764421237446480noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191782799517257347.post-38894878709031049282010-06-17T00:40:00.000-07:002010-06-17T00:51:38.877-07:00

Here, here - sound the trumpets, bang the gong and umm .... ring the triangle!  *fanfare*  After awaking from a 3 year long blogging hibernation, we're back with our inaugural post of 2010. This year's topic: BABYWATCH 2010!  Introducing the star of the show .... Why hello there! I'm baby (girl) Maniago and I'm due this November 2010. Daddy says future boyfriends are not allowed and that I am

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