Monday, March 28, 2011
Farewell to this Blog
Much love.
Jamie Pike
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
I'm back!



Thursday, August 6, 2009
6 months on Saturday!
Hudson is AMAZING! He said da-da yesterday (mumbling of course), but now he says it anytime he babbles; he is crawling (just happened this week); he can stand up if he has something to hold on to at the right height (but I have to be guarding him from behind because his little feet don't stay on the ground at all times.); he giggles with me; he rolls; he jumps in his jumperoo; he's eating baby cereal; he's still breastfeeding so well; he naps in his crib during the day and sleeps with me in bed at night. It depends on the night as far as how often he nurses. sometimes it's every 2 hours, and other nights it's once or twice. I don't feel the need to "train" him to sleep through the night when Josh is working 3rd shift and I don't see any harm in it since we are in the same bed. I am half asleep while he nurses anyway. No worries...I don't roll over on him or anything. I sleep like a rock-don't move at all. He is working on getting his bottom teeth in. I can tell it bothers him. He is always chomping on my or Josh's fingers.
Wow...the last video I posted he was teeeney!! Here is a recent one!!
I forgot how long those take to upload! Jeeesh.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
2.5 weeks old!
Friday, February 13, 2009
Hudson is here!!!
Friday, February 6, 2009
Giddy Parents-to-be
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Another day...
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
80% effaced!
Bloody what?
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Belly Cast


Thanks to Jennifer Allen, Grace's mom, for the gift of so many things throughout my pregnancy and most recently a professionally done belly casting!! Josh and I arrived at Baby Moon this morning and he took pictures of Donna putting a "cast" around my preggo belly!! We LOVE it and can't wait to paint it, or put blankets in it and lay Hudson in it to sleep once he arrives! Either way, it was a pleasant experience and I'm proud of myself for being confident enough to sling off all my clothes and feel comfortable in my own skin. I think as a pregnant, 25 year old woman I should be to that point in my life, and I'm happy to say that I am. A little self-booster there I wasn't expecting. With only 2 weeks to go life is filled with back pain, braxton hicks contractions, painful movements in my pelvic bone, waking every 1-2 hrs hours at night and moving really, really slow. Oh yeah and I have some awesome acne. I feel like I'm....well....I never had bad acne as a teen, so this is new. It bites! I am still giddy, though, about the thought of holding our baby boy...our baby...our son. Sigh. =) Life is good, indeed.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Welcome Mercy!

7 lbs, 19", January 14th @4:10pm

The proud new parents! Kim & Jordan

Not so pretty...getting to the point where I don't care what I, or my house looks like. Can't move around as swiftly...haha. 35 1/2 weeks here.

Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Yes, I'm still alive!

Lexie and my dad being silly


New Year's Eve with Ash and Justin!

Let the kisses begin for 2009!

Monday, December 22, 2008
Doctor today.
Dr. Campbell at 3:30pm today. Not our normal doctor. She took forever, but was nice. Traffic getting there was RE-DIC-ULOUS! Crazy last minute Lexington Christmas shoppers!
I've gained 8 lbs according to their scales since 2 weeks ago, but when I came home and weighed myself, I actually gained 4 lbs because I had on 3 layers of clothing weighing in at 4 lbs! Whew! It was pretty cold today...everywhere...so you get it. That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it!
Because she is not our normal doctor we couldn't schedule Hudson's birth day. My regular nurse will be calling soon (hopefully) to schedule it with me. She did say, however, that it would probably be Monday the 9th of February. 02-09-2009, which is also a full moon! Kinda cool, I think.
My fundal height was 32", Hudson's heartbeat was 151, my legs and ankles aren't swelling, and she said I look great--right on target. However, because she thought I gained 8 lbs in 2 weeks she said try to choose meals wisely. I'm reaching the 30 lb mark here pretty soon. I'm pretty sure I can get up to 35 lbs and be within reason for my initial height and weight. I'm a tall girl. 5'9".
This is too long. I am going to bed!
Love,
Jamie =)
Sunday, December 21, 2008
'Tis the season to be Merry!
I found out about a week ago that my "circle of happiness" would be broken. My "circle" was comprised of: Hubby & baby, place to live, and steady income. The piece that will be missing is MY JOB! After Hudson is born I will have to look for another nanny job where I can bring him with me. I cried for a couple of days after finding this out, but I'm ok now. Everything happens for a reason and I will have 6 weeks after he's born to figure something out. I really do understand where Jennifer and Anthony are coming from; they would prefer to have someone focus on their little girl completely. They have been a great family to work for since the beginning and I appreciate them.
Caitlin and Mark are sooooo good with their little girl! I am so proud of them for doing such a great job and for being the best parents they can to her. Yay!!! Caitlin is doing well with breastfeeding...she gave me some good tips last night. =)
It makes me smile every time our little guy is kicking or rolling around inside me. He is what always makes me smile, no matter what. He's kicking or hiccuping right now. I can't tell a difference because it's such a steady beat. He doesn't have as much room as he used to in there, so his movements aren't as abrupt, but they are starting to hurt sometimes. I'm still loving being pregnant! Not to the point yet where I'm saying....ok are you ready to get out of there?! It is getting harder to be comfortable while sleeping at night. Naps come in handy.

Christmas is just a few days away! Josh and I don't exchange gifts. We just say that our love is all the gift we need. I know, aren't we sappy and cheap?! lol. We're actually not getting anyone anything this year. It's just a rough time for everyone and Christmas isn't about getting presents. It's about baby Jesus. I do love the spirit of Christmas that everyone gets. The love for family, the kindness of strangers, cards, cookies and food. Ahhh. Don't forget the music! Love it! When else does our country get so giddy and positive for one reason? 'Tis the season! We use words like: grace and jolly and merry and noel. What great words. I am not a religious person, but the word blessed comes to mind as well. I feel so very blessed in my life, it just makes me happy all the time!
Our friends Kim and Jordan are expecting their baby girl on the 31st! I'm sure you will all see pictures after her arrival! Kim is having an au natural birth at home, so please hope/pray that goes smoothly with no complications. Don't you love my hope/pray phrase? I do. It reaches out to everyone-we all have the right to our own beliefs. That's all I have to say about that.
Even though we haven't even had our first son, I have been thinking about names for the next! I came up with Lio. Give him an "N" middle name, and viola! Lio N. Pike! lol. I think it's pretty bad ass. What kid wouldn't want that name? But, Josh doesn't like the name Leo, with an E or an I. We'll see. Haha. I'm so clever. Kristin likes it!Friday, December 12, 2008
A New Pike!
Born December 11th, 2008 at 8:12 a.m. she weighed 7 lbs, 11oz & 19 3/4 inches long! Her parents are my brother-in-law, Mark, and his new wife Caitlin (who I love and am good friends with!) Josh and I were married on this same day 3 years ago and love that this special day to us has been made even more special by the healthy birth of a new baby girl! Mark and Caitlin are doing great with her already...I'm so excited for them and proud. =) When we went to visit her in the hospital she just slept the whole time...so sweet and precious. I can wait to have our little baby boy (love feeling him inside me & knowing he's growing strong), but I am looking forward to it--with much anticipation. 2 Pike's here, 1 still to come! So when we starting the next round, ladies? I'm thinking in a year. ;)
Christmasy Stuff
1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Gift bags are so much easier. Wrapping paper is so much more fun!
2. Real tree or Artificial? I've always had an artificial tree, and then I married a farmer. We have just chopped little ones down from the farm the past few years. They never get decorated though.
3. When do you put up the tree? So far...not yet!
4. When do you take the tree down? Whenever...
5. Do you like eggnog? Only if it's with chai and Starbucks whipped cream with cinnamon on top! Yum!
6. Favorite gift received as a child? Hmmm...my cabbage patch doll, Jessie. I was 3 or 4.
7. Hardest person to buy for? We don't really buy gifts...probably Teresa-she always gives great stuff and then I hand over a book of favor coupons and feel like a chump. lol.
8. Easiest person to buy for? My hubby because he always wants my love and he doesn't have to buy that.
9. Do you have a nativity scene? Nah, don't need one.
10. Mail or email Christmas cards? Mail.
11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? Nick naks-unless it's a willow tree angel!
12. Favorite Christmas Movie? Now...Four Christmases with Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn.
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? Re-gifted, you mean? Yes, of course I have.
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Stuffing and Sugar cookies with icing.
16. Lights on the tree? Of course!
17. Favorite Christmas song? anything Josh Groban
18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? Staying home this year! First time, ever!
19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer's? Dasher Dancer Prancer Vixen. Comet Cupid Donner Blitzen. Rudolf.
20. Angel on the tree top or a star? Star.
21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? One the night before and rest on Christmas Day.
22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year? That people spend too much money and they really don't celebrate the actual meaning. The USA's idea of Christ-mas is Santa Claus and presents.
23. Favorite ornament theme or color? Handmade ones or special personalized ones.
24. Favorite for Christmas dinner? Everything!
25. What do you want for Christmas this year? To snuggle with my hubby as much as possible!
26. Who is most likely to respond to this? I hate that question. Whoever wants to!
27. Does Santa wrap your gift or leave them unwrapped? Santa isn't real!























