Archive for September, 2008

Apparently I can tie my RSS feed with my facebook news feed, so I’m just seeing if I did it right and exactly what happens….

I got this from another blog, and I attempted to
correct some of the grammar issues, but I apologize
if I missed any. Stuff that’s true for me is in bold.
Any comments I might feel like adding are italicized.

Appearance
I am shorter than 5’4″.
I think I’m ugly sometimes.
I have many scars.
I tan easily. More correctly, Iburn easily, and when the burn goes away, I’mtan.
I wish my hair were a different color.
I have friends who have never seen my natural haircolor. If you count online friends, I have
friends who have never seen me at all, but I’m notsure that counts.
I have a tattoo.
I am self-conscious about myappearance. At times, sure, but not 24/7or anything.
I have/I’ve had braces. I’d actually considergetting them in the future, though.
I wear glasses.
I would get plastic surgery if it were 100% safe,free-of-cost, and scar-free. And I were in some
disfiguring accident, maybe.
I’ve been told I’m attractive by a completestranger.
I have more than two piercings.
I have piercings in places besides my ears.

Family/Home Life
I’ve run away from home.
I’ve been kicked out of the house.
My biological parents are together.
I have a sibling less than one year old.
I want to have kids someday. I’mtaking this to mean that I’m not done yet.
I’ve had children. I was inenough labor with Dagmar that it doesn’t bother methat this one is plural.
I’ve lost a child.

School/Work
I’m in school.
I’ve fallen asleep at work/school.
I almost always do/did my homework.
I’ve missed a week or more of school. I’mguessing they mean at once rather than cumulatively.
I’ve been on the Honor Roll within the last 2 years. I’ve been out of school longer than that.
I failed more than 1 class last year. I did faila class my very last semester of grad school, but
that was more than a year ago.
I have a job.
I’ve had a job for at least 2 years.
I’ve stolen something from my job.

Embarrassment
I’ve slipped out a “lol” in a spoken conversation.
Disney movies still make me cry. I don’t thinkthey ever did, though I admit I didn’t watch any
while pregnant.
I’ve snorted while laughing.
I’ve laughed so hard I’ve cried.
I’ve glued my hand to something.
I’ve laughed until some kind of beverage cameout of my nose.

Health
I was born with adisease/impairment. heart murmur andanemia
I’ve gotten stitches. Well,now I have. Thanks, Dagmar!
I’ve broken a bone.
I’ve had my tonsils removed.
I’ve sat in a doctor’s office with afriend.
I’ve had my wisdom teeth removed.
I had a serious surgery. I’m notentirely sure how to define “serious” but I wasn’t
laughing during the cesearean.
I’ve had chicken pox.twice!

Traveling
I’ve been on a plane.
I’ve been to Canada. Sad, I know, considering howlong I lived in Minnesota.
I’ve been to Mexico.
I’ve been to Niagara Falls.
I’ve been to Japan.
I’ve celebrated Mardi Gras in New Orleans.
I’ve been to Europe. I hope youknew this one already.
I’ve been to Africa.

Experiences
I’ve gotten lost in my city.
I’ve seen a shooting star.
I’ve seen a meteor shower.
I’ve gone out in public in mypajamas. I lived in the dorms for a yearand had a meal plan. Need I say more?
I’ve pushed all the buttons on anelevator.
I’ve kicked a guy where it hurts.
I’ve been to a casino.
I’ve been skydiving.
I’ve gone skinny dipping.
I’ve played spin the bottle.
I’ve drank a whole gallon of milk in one hour.Wow, that’s nasty.
I’ve been skiing.
I’ve been in a play.
I’ve caught a snowflake on mytongue.
I’ve played chicken.
I’ve played a prank on someone.
I’ve ridden in a taxi.
I’ve seen the Rocky Horror PictureShow.
I’ve eaten sushi.
I’ve been snowboarding.

Relationships
I’m single.
I’m in a relationship.
I’m engaged.
I’m married.
I’m currently in the middle of a divorce.
I’ve gone on a blind date.
I’ve been the dumpee more than the dumper.
I miss someone right now.
I have a fear of abandonment.
I’ve cheated in a relationship.
I’ve gotten divorced.
I’ve had feelings for someone who didn’t havethem back.
I’ve told someone I loved them when I didn’t.
I’ve told someone I didn’t love them when I did.
I’ve kept something from a past relationship.
I have an ex I don’t think I’ll ever get over.

Sexuality
I’ve had a crush on someone of the samesex.
I’ve had a crush on a teacher.
I am a cuddler.
I’ve been kissed in the rain.
I’ve hugged a stranger.
I have kissed a stranger.

Honesty/Crime
I’ve done something I promised someone else Iwouldn’t.
I’ve done something I promised myself Iwouldn’t.
I’ve snuck out of my house.
I have lied to my parents about where Iwas.
I am keeping a secret from the world.
I’ve cheated while playing a game.
I’ve cheated on a test.
I’ve been suspended from school.
I’ve witnessed a crime.
I’ve been in a fist fight.
I’ve been arrested.
I’ve shoplifted.

Drugs/Alcohol
I regularly drink. It just occurred to me Ihaven’t had a drink since November.
I’ve passed out from drinking.Yeah, like 10 years ago or so.
I have passed out drunk at least once in the past 6months.
I’ve smoked weed.
I’ve taken painkillers when I didn’t need them.
I’ve eaten shrooms.
I’ve popped E.
I’ve inhaled nitrous.
I’ve done hard drugs.
I have cough drops when I’m notsick. I’ve had Ricola a few times whenI’m not sick, but it’s not something I doregularly.
I can’t swallow pills.
I can swallow about 5 pills at a time, no problem.
I have been diagnosed with clinical depression.
I shut others out when I’m depressed.
I take anti-depressants.
I’m anorexic or bulimic.
I’ve hurt myself on purpose.
I’m addicted to self injury.
I’ve woken up crying.

Death and Suicide
I’m afraid of dying.
I hate funerals. I’ve only beento one, but I was not a fan of it.
I’ve seen someone dying.
Someone close to me has attempted suicide.
Someone close to me has committed suicide.
I’ve planned my own suicide.
I’ve attempted suicide.
I’ve written a eulogy for myself.

Materialism
I own over 5 rap CDs.
I own an iPod or other MP3 player.
I own anime/manga.
I own multiple designer purses, costing over $100 apiece.
I own something from Hot Topic.
I own something from Pac Sun.
I own something from The Gap. Atleast, I’m pretty sure that green shirt Mom bought me at the consignment store was Gap brand.
I own something I got on eBay. I did buysomething from eBay but I don’t have it anymore.
I own something from Abercrombie. Never been in.I like lighting.

I updated the birth story a bit since I had some typos and stuff. (Hey, I was nursing through most of that typing!) There are also more pics of Dagmar up, including some with her eyes open, so go admire her!

Comments from old blog

• She is so lovely! I hope you’re all doing well!
  Abby | Homepage | 2008-09-14 20:04 | #
• Aaaawwww! Baby fingers! You both done good, I wish you all the best and know you’ll be a great mom!
  Kim Walker-Daniels | 2008-09-14 20:31

Introducing Dagmar Lee Fach-Pedersen 

September 10, 2008 

9:45am CET 

Herlev, Denmark 

3430 grams / 7 lb 8 oz 

53 cm / 21 in  

Remember the “I was in labor for three days” horror stories I mentioned? Now I have one too.

Comments from old blog

• Congratulations Lorry! I’m glad that you and Dagmar are doing well!

  Everyone on MWL says “hi” and sends their best wishes. 

  We’ve been peeking at your blog and love the pictures!
  Lynn (spice) | 2008-09-12 18:55 | # 

• Wow! What a story. It sounds like everything was alright once you saw your beautiful girl. She’s a really lovely baby!
  kimananda | 2008-09-12 19:18 | # 
• Congratulations again!

  I’m so happy that Dagmar is here safely! 

  I hope your recovering as well as can be expected. Just as I’m sure you’ve read, don’t over do it! I felt fine a few days after my c-section and was up doing dishes, etc and I paid for it later! So relax and cuddle that beautiful baby girl!
  Abby | 2008-09-12 20:23 | # 

• That is one heck of a birth story. I am sorry it was so rough, but it sounds like you were a real trooper. I hope you have a speedy recovery!

  And Dagmar is just beautiful!
  Suchi | 2008-09-12 21:07 | # 

• Enjoy your new little girl! At least there’s a happy ending, although I wish you didn’t have to go through much.
  Emily | 2008-09-12 22:55 | # 
• She’s gorgeous! Yea!
  Melanie M. | Homepage | 2008-09-13 02:47 | # 
• Yeah! Dagmar is finally here. I’m sorry it was so rough getting her here but at least she finally arrived. She is beautiful and I can’t wait to meet my little niece.
  Monica | 2008-09-13 03:14 | # 
• Congratulations on your beautiful little Dagmar! You have quite a story to look back on. I’m sure it was all worth it and more. WOW!! I wish you all the best.
  Deanna (Frog) | 2008-09-13 05:20 | # 
• Congratulations again! She is a beautiful little girl and you have quite a war story. I am so happy for you, especially that the breastfeeding has worked out so well for you two. Go rest nicely and enjoy your time with Dagmar, they grow so quickly.
  Janine AKA Blushingrose | 2008-09-13 17:46 | # 
• Oh Lori, you are so wonderful to share your story. You made all the right decisions, and you have a gorgeous baby girl to show for it. Give Thomas and Dagmar big kisses all the way from an AMom in Wisconsin!
  Duxall Inarow | 2008-09-14 20:38 | # 
• Congratulations to both you and Thomas!!! What an experience, you are a braver woman than I am! I hope that you are healing up ok (the first comment was right: don’t overdo it!)

  Dagmar is as beautiful as a baby can be – you and Thomas must be very proud!

  HUGS and love
  Susan and Adam (and Mario and Bailey)
  Susan Spanovich | 2008-09-28 04:30

Dagmar is here! More to come….

Comments from old blog

Congrats!!!!!! Can’t wait to hear about your the beautiful baby and to see photos
Sarah | 2008-09-11 18:15 | #

Excellent news!! Good luck in the new phase of your life.
Tex | 2008-09-11 18:37

For the past 12 hours or so, I’ve had contractions every 3-5 minutes. They suck. It’s painful. But they last less than a minute and a half so the hospital doesn’t want me to come in yet. The midwife said I should get some sleep instead. Um, yeah. How exactly does one sleep through that? Especially when they are way more intense when I lay down. So it’s been a great night. 

I’ve read too many “I was in labor for three days” horror stories. Please send me SOON vibes. I’m going crazy.

Comments from old blog

Good luck!
Janine AKA Blushingrose | 2008-09-08 13:04 | # 

Wow, I hope that was it and that you had a short labor and the pain wasn’t too bad. If it ended up not being the real thing, I hope it happens for you very soon.

I hate when they say sleep through the contractions. Who the heck can possibly do that?

Anyway, I hope you, Thomas, and Dagmar are all doing well. The Vatsa Jensens are rooting for you. 
Suchi | 2008-09-08 16:30 | # 

Darn! I was really hoping to come here and find out Dagmar had arrived. 

I’m wishing you the best!
Emily |  2008-09-08 20:55 | # 

hope your lille pige decides to come soon. Sending a lot of vibes your way.
Sarah | 2008-09-10 22:09

Thanks Aleesha. 

Fill this out about your SENIOR year of high school! The longer ago it was, the more fun the answers will be! 

Did you marry someone from your high school? No 
Did you carpool to school? My mother dropped me off on the way to work. 
What kind of car did you have? I have never had a car. 
It’s Friday night…where are you? (then) Mikato or the movie theater with friends 
It’s Friday night..where are you? (now) home 
What kind of job did you have in high school? none 
What do you do now? housewifery 
Were you a party animal? not at all 
Were you considered a flirt? no 
Were you in band, orchestra, or choir? no 
Did you get suspended/expelled? no 
Can you sing the fight song? Did we have a fight song? 
Who was/were your favorite teacher(s)? most of the foreign language department 
Where did you sit during lunch? by the barracks in the back, with Dawn and Kevin 
What was your school’s full name? A. Crawford Mosley High School 
When did you graduate? 1996 
What was your school mascot? dolphins 
If you could go back and do it again, would you? You could not pay me enough to relive a single day of it, no. 
What do you remember most about graduation? My cap and gown were green. 
Did you have fun at prom? I didn’t go senior year. 
Do you still talk to the person you went to prom with? n/a 
Are you planning on going to your 10 year reunion? It already happened and I didn’t go because the invitation I got for it was so poorly done I was embarrassed to be even tangentially related to it, and I figured if so little effort were put into that, then the event itself would probably suck enough to not be worth the time and money to make it. 
Do you still talk to people from school? Not really but it’s fun to see their facebook statuses and stuff. 

BTW, yes, I’m still pregnant. If you want to get a text message when that changes, make sure that I have your mobile number and I’ll include you on our mass SMS list. There’s no internet at the hospital so that’ll be the first way we contact people.

Comments from the old blog

You look so cute!
LORI | 2008-09-02 08:46 | # 

Wow – you look wonderful!
Ted R | 2008-09-02 17:56 | # 

Wow!! I’ve only known you were pregnant for a few weeks now, that’s how far behind I am. It’s so exciting and you’re looking well.
Tex | 2008-09-04 23:05 | # 

Is she here yet?
Ryan Wenstrup-Moore | 2008-09-07 18:22