Tomorrow is the big day! I hope! 37 weeks and if my GBS test is negative then hopefully the doctor can work some magic and my body will respond like it did with the boys.
I have never been so tired. I generally feel like I do, miserable, at 40 weeks, not this early. So I say I'm toast. Last nite all the boys and I went on a walk around the neighborhood, with the 2 smaller boys ;-) in the wagon and I pulled. This brought on a lot of activity but nothing that counted!
We almost were going to put this off till next week, Mike has a really busy week this week with dinners and a conference on Friday. But, I just can't do it, and it's sort of like Christmas too, knowing I can do something this week and then say 'noooo let's wait till next week..' I'm not good with waiting!! LOL
My patience was worn thin, I'm not good company at all, my brain is fried (I'm forgetting a lot!! worse than normal), I'm not sleeping ( I know I won't be when she's here, but at least I will have more of a reason!), and I still can't breathe very well.
So we are in agreement to get this show on the road if we can!! Thank God for our friends out here, they are ready and on call and well as John and Amy!
So pray for all to go as planned tomorrow, that's at 3 pm our time, 5 pm EST!!
Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Dugan's Dairy
Last Friday we took a trip to Dugan's Dairy with a bunch of our friends! This dairy farm is closing down it's tours to the public in May, so we were excited to get the chance to tour. We did a hayride, where we saw mommy cows, pregnant cows, bulls, and even their infirmary. We also got to see other animals they had on the farm and the kids really enjoyed getting in the same pen with them and petting them. We would have been able to milk a cow too, but there were a few schools visiting and we were bumped. At the end we got to drink milk! Caden had strawberry of course and Riordan had chocolate. Caden takes after my dad with the strawberry flavor!!More pics
Wednesday, February 22, 2006
36 weeks
So I just got back from my 36 week OB appointment.
Let me begin by saying I have had a rough couple of sleepless days because I have an allergy/cold thingy in my head, as does Caden, so with not being able to breathe plus no sleep, I have very little patience. I do well with no sleep when I feel good, but not today especially.
So here we are at the doctor's office, all 4 of us! :-) I love my OB, she's so supportive and so understanding about my complaints, which I know are so minute compared to what others could and have felt at this point.
I tell her I'm feeling "heavy" again like I did about this point with Riordan. I'm short of breath especially when lying in bed, which again is very much like Riordan.
So she checks me. I'm at 1 cm already! I wasn't to this point with Riordan until 38 weeks and 41 3/4 with Caden :-)
Are you having any contractions, she asks? Oh definitely but nothing consistent or hardly painful, but they do get my attention (as I have one now)
Also, word for word, "she is way down there already" which I already knew, but it's nice to know again it's not in my head. Again 3rd time around there is still self doubt.
So she says if my group B test comes back negative, they will do the "torture" treatment next Wednesday!! Nails biting! She could possibly be here by next Wednesday/Thursday. So, I once again, am not getting to worked up about it, but find myself realizing "woah! this is it!!" LOL
I can not wait to meet her, as Caden says every single day. His excitement is contagious :-)
Let me begin by saying I have had a rough couple of sleepless days because I have an allergy/cold thingy in my head, as does Caden, so with not being able to breathe plus no sleep, I have very little patience. I do well with no sleep when I feel good, but not today especially.
So here we are at the doctor's office, all 4 of us! :-) I love my OB, she's so supportive and so understanding about my complaints, which I know are so minute compared to what others could and have felt at this point.
I tell her I'm feeling "heavy" again like I did about this point with Riordan. I'm short of breath especially when lying in bed, which again is very much like Riordan.
So she checks me. I'm at 1 cm already! I wasn't to this point with Riordan until 38 weeks and 41 3/4 with Caden :-)
Are you having any contractions, she asks? Oh definitely but nothing consistent or hardly painful, but they do get my attention (as I have one now)
Also, word for word, "she is way down there already" which I already knew, but it's nice to know again it's not in my head. Again 3rd time around there is still self doubt.
So she says if my group B test comes back negative, they will do the "torture" treatment next Wednesday!! Nails biting! She could possibly be here by next Wednesday/Thursday. So, I once again, am not getting to worked up about it, but find myself realizing "woah! this is it!!" LOL
I can not wait to meet her, as Caden says every single day. His excitement is contagious :-)
Today would have been my brother's 42nd (i orginally said 41st) birthday. He died some 20 years ago in a car accident. What an amazing person, I recognized him as, as young as 11. He is the reason I drink coffee to this day, with tons of cream and sugar, always a treat for me when he shared it. He was my hero and I always looked forward to every single second with him. He never grew tiresome to me or to anyone else in our family for that matter. It was if we had the second sense to know that our time with him would be limited and took in every moment.
My tradition on his birthday is to drink a Budweiser and smoke a smoke in his honor, but of course I can't this year. But still doesn't leave him far from my thoughts.
One new overwhelming feeling I had today, was a glimpse into the pain my mom must have felt when he did leave the earth. And my amazement of how she has made it through and lives a happy life without his smile, jokes, and laughter.
I can't imagine life without either of my boys, nor the horror I would go through losing either one of them. I know how special my memories of their birth days are to me, and I just was thinking what kind of day mom was having today when she brought him into the world.
My tradition on his birthday is to drink a Budweiser and smoke a smoke in his honor, but of course I can't this year. But still doesn't leave him far from my thoughts.
One new overwhelming feeling I had today, was a glimpse into the pain my mom must have felt when he did leave the earth. And my amazement of how she has made it through and lives a happy life without his smile, jokes, and laughter.
I can't imagine life without either of my boys, nor the horror I would go through losing either one of them. I know how special my memories of their birth days are to me, and I just was thinking what kind of day mom was having today when she brought him into the world.
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
Monday, February 20, 2006
3 Day Walk
If you didn't know, I'm participating in the Arizona 3-day Breast Cancer walk first weekend in November. I always wanted to do it. It will be a journey, training for a 60 mile walk in 3 days and then camping out each night! Michelle, Terri, myself, and two other Michelle's have formed a team called "Moms on a Mission"
We are currently contacting businesses for donations of gift certificates or merchandise to raise money at a fundraiser at the end of April. In the meantime, if you'd like to make a donation towards my $2,200 goal, you can do so online here or follow the link on the left side of the page where it says "My personal goal". Anything will help and I would be so appreciative!! I'm expecting another life changing moment on this walk. I wanted to do something for others, something meaningful and I think this will do it! Plus I have an opportunity to get my body in shape! LOL
We are currently contacting businesses for donations of gift certificates or merchandise to raise money at a fundraiser at the end of April. In the meantime, if you'd like to make a donation towards my $2,200 goal, you can do so online here or follow the link on the left side of the page where it says "My personal goal". Anything will help and I would be so appreciative!! I'm expecting another life changing moment on this walk. I wanted to do something for others, something meaningful and I think this will do it! Plus I have an opportunity to get my body in shape! LOL
Freestone Railroad Park
We had a MOMS day at Freestone Railroad Park in Gilbert, which is about 15 mins north from where we live.
What a beautiful day and so much fun! All of our friends were there and Mike got to come as well, which was great for me because with my wonderful motion sickness I can't get on the merry go round! It was Riordan's favorite, everytime he got off he cried!!
Caden was a big fan of the wave runner ride, which he called the boat ride. We will definitely be going back again!Pics
Last Friday, we went to the Phoenix Zoo with Dani, Carli, and Rex. A lot of hills and pushing a double stroller got the best of me ;-) I had a few contractions by the time we got home and they were gone by late afternoon. That was a lot of fun as well. They have a monkey exhibit where you actually can go in and be in their enviroment. Very cool. We will definitely have to go back soon, some of the animals were sleeping... need to figure out their awake time ;-)
We spent the weekend just hanging out, going to the mall, and church. Very low key and nice to just relax. Tomorrow is 36 weeks! I can't believe it. My appointment with the OB is on Wednesday at 4 ;-) Everyone is coming !! LOL
Friday, February 10, 2006
The first time
Two days ago, it was the first time. It made me laugh though he didn't see it... Caden was doing something that he shouldn't, I think using his markers around Riordan and I made him put them back. He wouldn't, so I sent him to his room. He of course protested the entire way, but finally made it there. Before he slammed his door shut, he yelled at me, " YOUR MEAN MOMMY!!" I didn't know he knew the meaning of this word. Maybe he doesn't, but learned it from school or even on one of his coveted cartoons. I know this won't be the last time, but it will always stand out in my mind since it was the first time LOL. As I read my friend's, Beth, blog, I can't help but wonder and prepare for this next stage. T.V. right now is the key for us for punishment for talking back, not minding, or plain not doing what your told, and it has worked. I pray that it continues to work!!!
On another note, however yesterday Caden was standing in the laundry room with me, helping!, and turns to me so excited like it's Christmas, rubbing his little hands together and a huge grin on his face and says, " I CAN'T wait for baby Teagan to come out!"
I have stopped talking to him about the birth, since the RSV season rules are very strict out here and they won't let children 12 and under in the hospital at all, unlike back home where it's limited to ICU levels only. But it is still very much on his mind. Almost everyday for a week now he asks me, When is Teagan coming? Only time will tell baby, but hopefully sooner than later!
On another note, however yesterday Caden was standing in the laundry room with me, helping!, and turns to me so excited like it's Christmas, rubbing his little hands together and a huge grin on his face and says, " I CAN'T wait for baby Teagan to come out!"
I have stopped talking to him about the birth, since the RSV season rules are very strict out here and they won't let children 12 and under in the hospital at all, unlike back home where it's limited to ICU levels only. But it is still very much on his mind. Almost everyday for a week now he asks me, When is Teagan coming? Only time will tell baby, but hopefully sooner than later!
Thursday, February 09, 2006
History repeats itself!
Had the 34 week checkup today and u/s to determine Teagan's weight again.
I think it's funny how my babies grow. At the very beginning, they always question my LMP because they measure almost a week off, on the smaller side, at the 7-8 week u/s. Then halfway through they are either right on target or a week bigger.
At 34 weeks, Teagan is almost 6lbs! Holy smokes! 5.94lbs to be exact. Not huge, but on the big side is what they are saying LOL. So basically she is right on the path of 2 weeks bigger than the average. Not surprised, in the last week, I feel heavier in the belly.
She has a very, very round belly herself, looks like a little me in there ;-) The u/s tech said she definitely has hair too, and she showed how she has a halo effect around her head, suggesting hair.
Couldn't get a 4d shot of her as she has her fist in her face! LOL Almost like Riordan, but he had a whole leg with an arm wrapped around that, when trying to look at him.
I gained 2lbs, back on track so total of 24 to date, so interesting too since I'm swear I'm not watching what I eat in fact definitely indulging A LOT! I'm starting to retain a lot of fluid as well. But I can still wear my wedding band, forget it with the boys at this point.
We go back in 2 more weeks!
Mike gets back this afternoon. We all miss him so much. Caden cried on the phone to him two nights ago, saying "Daddy, come home now!!" It broke his heart! So by the time I pick Caden up from school today, Mike should be walking in the door! Can't wait for the reunion!! Also, the boys went to babysitter Kelly's house today and did amazingly well! I wasn't worried about Caden, just Riordan who screamed when I left, but she said about 2 mins after I was gone he forgot why he was crying ;-) So nice!! She's so great!
I think it's funny how my babies grow. At the very beginning, they always question my LMP because they measure almost a week off, on the smaller side, at the 7-8 week u/s. Then halfway through they are either right on target or a week bigger.
At 34 weeks, Teagan is almost 6lbs! Holy smokes! 5.94lbs to be exact. Not huge, but on the big side is what they are saying LOL. So basically she is right on the path of 2 weeks bigger than the average. Not surprised, in the last week, I feel heavier in the belly.
She has a very, very round belly herself, looks like a little me in there ;-) The u/s tech said she definitely has hair too, and she showed how she has a halo effect around her head, suggesting hair.
Couldn't get a 4d shot of her as she has her fist in her face! LOL Almost like Riordan, but he had a whole leg with an arm wrapped around that, when trying to look at him.
I gained 2lbs, back on track so total of 24 to date, so interesting too since I'm swear I'm not watching what I eat in fact definitely indulging A LOT! I'm starting to retain a lot of fluid as well. But I can still wear my wedding band, forget it with the boys at this point.
We go back in 2 more weeks!
Mike gets back this afternoon. We all miss him so much. Caden cried on the phone to him two nights ago, saying "Daddy, come home now!!" It broke his heart! So by the time I pick Caden up from school today, Mike should be walking in the door! Can't wait for the reunion!! Also, the boys went to babysitter Kelly's house today and did amazingly well! I wasn't worried about Caden, just Riordan who screamed when I left, but she said about 2 mins after I was gone he forgot why he was crying ;-) So nice!! She's so great!
Monday, February 06, 2006
Milestones
Riordan is full on walking, and he has finally cut one of his four very painful molars. His first word (I don't count ma ma), dog.. everytime he sees Sully, dog dog dog, and then when she's not around and he looks for her, he calls her, dog dog dog.. it's absolutely adorable.
Caden is mastering tracing his name and shapes. He recognizes his name instantly! He is also offically completely night potty trained. For a few months when wearing a pullup he would be dry. Infact when he woke up in the middle of the night he would go to the bathroom instead of using the pullup. So for over a week now and no accidents! Amazing, we weren't even trying and feel very fortunate.
You can tell the season is about to change, and not because it's a tad bit warmer but because the sun is still out and it's 6:03 pm, last month it was dark by 5:30!! I've always liked more daylight ;-)
Caden is mastering tracing his name and shapes. He recognizes his name instantly! He is also offically completely night potty trained. For a few months when wearing a pullup he would be dry. Infact when he woke up in the middle of the night he would go to the bathroom instead of using the pullup. So for over a week now and no accidents! Amazing, we weren't even trying and feel very fortunate.
You can tell the season is about to change, and not because it's a tad bit warmer but because the sun is still out and it's 6:03 pm, last month it was dark by 5:30!! I've always liked more daylight ;-)
How fast you adjust
It's funny! Four and a half months now here Chandler, and it already feels longer, in a good way. Plus with Mike always being home, got easy to get used to quickly. So this week will be interesting. He left today for 4 days for a conference in Florida! How funny, he still has to travel across the country, like his old job. I think we will be fine though, no bottles to make, cartoons are appeasing for Caden, Riordan loves to color or go outside, and meals are simple. I haven't been sleeping, which is common for me at this point and not so tired like I was with the boys. Adjustment, third times a charm!
I have my 34 week appointment and ultrasound on Thursday and our babysitter in our neighborhood is going to keep Riordan and possibly Caden. Riordan has a hard time being left, so if it looks rough Caden will stay too. If not, I know how much he would enjoy the ultrasound. However, Kelly is beautiful and the boys adore her, so I'm in for some stiff competition I think ;-)
Our week will be busy, Caden's playgroup we had this morning here, Riordan's tomorrow at Terri's, then scoot Caden off to school, dinner at Michelle's, Wednesday is Music Class and Thursday you already know.... And in between there is always the park, book store, or the mall which they both love going to watch the piano player at Nordstrom's.
Saturday was up to 80 already! Holy Smokes! Very very windy day today which means a lot of dust. Caden is already coughing from playing outside today. Riordan just woke up! Time for lunch and then the grocery store and then afternoon nap, I'm coming GH!
I have my 34 week appointment and ultrasound on Thursday and our babysitter in our neighborhood is going to keep Riordan and possibly Caden. Riordan has a hard time being left, so if it looks rough Caden will stay too. If not, I know how much he would enjoy the ultrasound. However, Kelly is beautiful and the boys adore her, so I'm in for some stiff competition I think ;-)
Our week will be busy, Caden's playgroup we had this morning here, Riordan's tomorrow at Terri's, then scoot Caden off to school, dinner at Michelle's, Wednesday is Music Class and Thursday you already know.... And in between there is always the park, book store, or the mall which they both love going to watch the piano player at Nordstrom's.
Saturday was up to 80 already! Holy Smokes! Very very windy day today which means a lot of dust. Caden is already coughing from playing outside today. Riordan just woke up! Time for lunch and then the grocery store and then afternoon nap, I'm coming GH!
Saturday, February 04, 2006
My beautiful Shower
I think I'm finally out of my 'shock' coma and can put some of this into words now! The thoughtfulness today, absolutely amazing!! I was crying for sure by the end!
Monica, Terri, and Michelle went over and beyond with the detail!
We did the baby picture game, won by Trudy, answers to be written down on Shamrock paper with the Irish Prayer framing it, as well as the memory game of baby items, won by Tracy!! A crossword puzzle that was tidbits of my life! I could hardly see the page, I was so welled up, yet still managed to come in second ;-) Love a competition! Way to go Cindy!
The party favors were cute little pig teacups and most of you know that has been, lovingly, my nickname for Riordan and will definitely follow onto Teagan!
The girls had everyone fill out envelopes with their address on it for thank yous!, so amazing, and then they filled out index cards which is still yet to be announced what they are for ;-) Still two more surprises, Michelle tells me, to come!
We had a scrumptious tea party, with sandwiches, scones, and desserts and of course tea. Each one so perfectly tasty and different in their own. The tea house, so dainty and ultimate frilly and girly!! So much fun!! So many amazing new memories from these friends and many more I can't wait to come!
8 of the girls went in together and bought Teagan a swing I registered for! So moving, I was speechless at this point and fighting back tears, it was the last thing I opened. Trudy made the most beautiful crochet baby blanket, so soft and so lovingly made. She's so talented. Pics of gifts, favor, and games
Dani brought the cutest and most delicious cake from Cathy's Rum Cakes! It's almost gone now! And will be by tomorrow!!
Shower Pics
They all spoiled me beyond words. I will never be able to express my complete gratitude. I just hope they all know how much it meant to me for each one of them to be there, and how much each one of them mean to me in their own special way.
It took every ounce of my being, as I start to tear up now, to not lose it when I sat on the couch at home today. Tears of happiness, as you most know. I'm a Kodak moment and Hallmark Card rolled into one, just waiting to happen. Pregnant or not! LOL More pics of my friends and details of the shower to come
Monica, Terri, and Michelle went over and beyond with the detail!
We did the baby picture game, won by Trudy, answers to be written down on Shamrock paper with the Irish Prayer framing it, as well as the memory game of baby items, won by Tracy!! A crossword puzzle that was tidbits of my life! I could hardly see the page, I was so welled up, yet still managed to come in second ;-) Love a competition! Way to go Cindy!
The party favors were cute little pig teacups and most of you know that has been, lovingly, my nickname for Riordan and will definitely follow onto Teagan!
The girls had everyone fill out envelopes with their address on it for thank yous!, so amazing, and then they filled out index cards which is still yet to be announced what they are for ;-) Still two more surprises, Michelle tells me, to come!
We had a scrumptious tea party, with sandwiches, scones, and desserts and of course tea. Each one so perfectly tasty and different in their own. The tea house, so dainty and ultimate frilly and girly!! So much fun!! So many amazing new memories from these friends and many more I can't wait to come!
8 of the girls went in together and bought Teagan a swing I registered for! So moving, I was speechless at this point and fighting back tears, it was the last thing I opened. Trudy made the most beautiful crochet baby blanket, so soft and so lovingly made. She's so talented. Pics of gifts, favor, and games
Dani brought the cutest and most delicious cake from Cathy's Rum Cakes! It's almost gone now! And will be by tomorrow!!
Shower Pics
They all spoiled me beyond words. I will never be able to express my complete gratitude. I just hope they all know how much it meant to me for each one of them to be there, and how much each one of them mean to me in their own special way.
It took every ounce of my being, as I start to tear up now, to not lose it when I sat on the couch at home today. Tears of happiness, as you most know. I'm a Kodak moment and Hallmark Card rolled into one, just waiting to happen. Pregnant or not! LOL More pics of my friends and details of the shower to come
Friday, February 03, 2006
Vacation December 2006!!
Sure it's a ways off, but we are so excited!! We been discussing it for months now and since we can make payments on it instead of breaking the bank, we are going for it!
Dec 17th-21st! We are staying at the Disney Grand Californian with all the bells and whistles!!
We deserve it, after all it will have been over a year and a half since we have gone on vacation, too long if you ask me ;-). What's neat is Michelle and her family are going at the same time. We orginally discussed going the week after, but when we found out they were going the week before, we moved it up. Plus it's both Caden and Amanda's birthday!! How great! Okay, it's like Christmas, my shower is tomorrow too! Need to clear out some pics on the camera so I can take a ton tomorrow morning...
Dec 17th-21st! We are staying at the Disney Grand Californian with all the bells and whistles!!
We deserve it, after all it will have been over a year and a half since we have gone on vacation, too long if you ask me ;-). What's neat is Michelle and her family are going at the same time. We orginally discussed going the week after, but when we found out they were going the week before, we moved it up. Plus it's both Caden and Amanda's birthday!! How great! Okay, it's like Christmas, my shower is tomorrow too! Need to clear out some pics on the camera so I can take a ton tomorrow morning...
Wednesday, February 01, 2006
Over due posting of U/S pics at 30 weeks!!
This is a signature foot on my side of the family, long and slender! Bless her heart, hopefully size 10 will be easier to find when she is of age!!
Here's looking right at you! Such a good girl, but still didn't stay still enough to get
a 3d shot, hopefully this next visit we can.
A 3d shot of nose and lips, just a quick capture, need to ask for a silouette shot
next time, still haven't gotten a good one of that.
And the money shot, for those who still think she may
be a boy, may this finally convince you ;-)
5-9 weeks to go!!
I have to be realistic, considering Caden was 12 days past due and Riordan was 7 days past due. Now all the due dates were accurate. Trust me when your husband travels all the time, it's easy to remember when 'the last time' was. Plus the fact that nothing gets by me when it comes to my body or the boys for that matter. Sometimes I think I missed my calling by not going into medicine in some shape or fashion.
So Caden, 12 days past due, I literally would not dilate, so the day I finally did the midwife was able to perform a torture practice on me, if you want more details email for explaining here will surely make somene pass out, and I was in labor within 30 mins. Now I still labored for 30 hours, 19 of which were felt almost 100%, minus the two hours of two shots together to take the edge off. Not really worth it if you ask me, since it was still at least 4 hours till they insisted on giving me an epidural so my body would relax (I stay at 1cm during those first 19 hours of labor!!). Born at 5:31 pm December 21st, 2002 and was 8lbs 11 oz and 22 inches long...
Riordan 7 days past due and feeling HUGE since 37 weeks, but all my practioners kept telling me he was no bigger than 8 1/2 lbs on the day he was finally born and that was via ultrasound. Now I had the option at 38 weeks to sign up for the torture process, since I was at 1 1/2 cm, but I refused. Surely my body would know what to do the second time around! 39, 40, okay 41 weeks and at 2 cm, I can't take this anymore, same midwife, do you worst, or rather yet your best. Boom!!! In labor exactly 30 mins again later. Labored for 14 1/2 hours all but 5 hours unmedicated and purely the epidural, I made it without a shot of morphine, well almost got it because I was having some killer back labor, but when they went to order it, the anisthesiologist was walking in my door! And get this, same doctor with Riordan who administered it for me with Caden, so I knew it was going to be successful ;-) Born 5:11 AM December 8th, 10lbs 4 oz 23 1/2 inches long!!!! NO typos here! Still trying to figure out that one, I didn't have gest. diabetes and I only gained 36 lbs, with Caden I was big girl at 53 lbs!
So here we are with my baby girl, 33 weeks and 1 day along. She's not much of an active baby, compared to the boys, but when she does move she makes sure it counts! She loves chocolate already and ice cold water, that gets her moving everytime. My new OB is concerned about her size so we have a second ultrasound to compare to 30 weeks ultrasound next Thursday. D-Day to do the torture treatment is March 8th at 3 pm. Dr. VanEken and I have already discussed in great length, that most likely even with a third, my body will need help to go into labor. I told her about the boys and how the midwife did it, details in an email again if you really want to know, and she said "I know exactly what you mean and I can do that ";-). However, I'm not expecting it to work, and actually expecting to go past due.. that way I'm pleasantly surprised if she comes earlier and not dwelling on it. Then again, I'm thinking, March 8th is only 5 weeks away today! Current gain 22 lbs, 5 in the last two weeks! LMAO BUTTTTTTT I have been weighed in the morning all this time gaining a pound a week before, and this last one was at 2 in the afternoon, hadn't had my water intake for the day and starting to swell a little, so water retention. I really don't care at this point though ;-) I'm still enjoying my food! Plus chasing after two very active boys!
I have been nesting already for the past week, well when I can get the motivation and two beautiful boys out from under my feet .... There is still so much to do, where is she going to sleep? In our bed with Caden too? We've been better at getting him in his own bed to start, but like clock work when 1 am comes around he crawls into ours and we are both too tired to take him back. Our co-sleeper has had it, clothes need to be washed, bottles, j.i.c, need to be sterilized, plus a full spring cleaning in every nook and cranny here! It gets so dusty and I learned yesterday that our windows can only take up to 40 mile an hour wind, so anything past that gives and lets the dust in. It gets pretty windy out here and dusty, looks like a layer of smog.
She seemed to drop some two nights ago, some intense pain when she moves and pressure for the new location, plus the fact I'm waddling now and even slower than I was 3 days ago. Round ligament feeling more inflammed than before (a problem since Caden), so my positive thoughts of walking Caden to school while he rides his razor is fastly becoming an ideal thought..it'a about 1/2 mile away, but still too much for me, it would take an hour for us to walk there LOL. So I plan to sit on my ball, encouraging more dropping. Forget all the old wives tales of foods: eggplant, spicy, or now I hear pineapple; red wine; and sex: holy smokes why would I do that, that's how I got here in the first place! They never worked before for either so I'm not going to torture myself this time. Although wine I will definitely do, if anything it helps me get to the next day having a glass every now and again, just not the whole bottle like I really would like to do on days like Riordan teething molars or Caden missing a nap ;-)
Saturday is my incredible shower from Terri, Michelle, and Monica. They are being so secretive still and now I'm probing. I can't help myself, this is so much fun and they are completely enjoying it as well ;-) Everyone, 14 to be exact, said yes!!! I have never felt so special so fast in my life before, and I'm so grateful for these new friends. Sure I miss Atlanta, but not so much and no offense, but if you met these women you'd feel the same way.
They are family. Remember the email that has circulated a few times over the last few years, "Get yourself some girlfriends" ? I've got them! It's the neatest thing I have ever experienced. Sure I have amazing friends back home, but almost all of them is through a degree of seperation. These friends, because we are all in MOMS Club, are connected. We live within 5 miles of each other and see one another at least 2 times a week, so you see why it's easy to get addicted to them ;-) Plus the fact we all have at least one if not two children in the same age group!! To be this close with 14 women, who'd of thunk it tee hee hee....
Now for my girls, and my family for that matter, back in Atlanta, please don't take this any other way, I truely miss you!! You are constantly in my thoughts and we are trying to get an idea when we can afford 4-5 plane tickets, a rental car, and hotel stay in the future!!! So in the meantime please write and send pictures!!
So Caden, 12 days past due, I literally would not dilate, so the day I finally did the midwife was able to perform a torture practice on me, if you want more details email for explaining here will surely make somene pass out, and I was in labor within 30 mins. Now I still labored for 30 hours, 19 of which were felt almost 100%, minus the two hours of two shots together to take the edge off. Not really worth it if you ask me, since it was still at least 4 hours till they insisted on giving me an epidural so my body would relax (I stay at 1cm during those first 19 hours of labor!!). Born at 5:31 pm December 21st, 2002 and was 8lbs 11 oz and 22 inches long...
Riordan 7 days past due and feeling HUGE since 37 weeks, but all my practioners kept telling me he was no bigger than 8 1/2 lbs on the day he was finally born and that was via ultrasound. Now I had the option at 38 weeks to sign up for the torture process, since I was at 1 1/2 cm, but I refused. Surely my body would know what to do the second time around! 39, 40, okay 41 weeks and at 2 cm, I can't take this anymore, same midwife, do you worst, or rather yet your best. Boom!!! In labor exactly 30 mins again later. Labored for 14 1/2 hours all but 5 hours unmedicated and purely the epidural, I made it without a shot of morphine, well almost got it because I was having some killer back labor, but when they went to order it, the anisthesiologist was walking in my door! And get this, same doctor with Riordan who administered it for me with Caden, so I knew it was going to be successful ;-) Born 5:11 AM December 8th, 10lbs 4 oz 23 1/2 inches long!!!! NO typos here! Still trying to figure out that one, I didn't have gest. diabetes and I only gained 36 lbs, with Caden I was big girl at 53 lbs!
So here we are with my baby girl, 33 weeks and 1 day along. She's not much of an active baby, compared to the boys, but when she does move she makes sure it counts! She loves chocolate already and ice cold water, that gets her moving everytime. My new OB is concerned about her size so we have a second ultrasound to compare to 30 weeks ultrasound next Thursday. D-Day to do the torture treatment is March 8th at 3 pm. Dr. VanEken and I have already discussed in great length, that most likely even with a third, my body will need help to go into labor. I told her about the boys and how the midwife did it, details in an email again if you really want to know, and she said "I know exactly what you mean and I can do that ";-). However, I'm not expecting it to work, and actually expecting to go past due.. that way I'm pleasantly surprised if she comes earlier and not dwelling on it. Then again, I'm thinking, March 8th is only 5 weeks away today! Current gain 22 lbs, 5 in the last two weeks! LMAO BUTTTTTTT I have been weighed in the morning all this time gaining a pound a week before, and this last one was at 2 in the afternoon, hadn't had my water intake for the day and starting to swell a little, so water retention. I really don't care at this point though ;-) I'm still enjoying my food! Plus chasing after two very active boys!
I have been nesting already for the past week, well when I can get the motivation and two beautiful boys out from under my feet .... There is still so much to do, where is she going to sleep? In our bed with Caden too? We've been better at getting him in his own bed to start, but like clock work when 1 am comes around he crawls into ours and we are both too tired to take him back. Our co-sleeper has had it, clothes need to be washed, bottles, j.i.c, need to be sterilized, plus a full spring cleaning in every nook and cranny here! It gets so dusty and I learned yesterday that our windows can only take up to 40 mile an hour wind, so anything past that gives and lets the dust in. It gets pretty windy out here and dusty, looks like a layer of smog.
She seemed to drop some two nights ago, some intense pain when she moves and pressure for the new location, plus the fact I'm waddling now and even slower than I was 3 days ago. Round ligament feeling more inflammed than before (a problem since Caden), so my positive thoughts of walking Caden to school while he rides his razor is fastly becoming an ideal thought..it'a about 1/2 mile away, but still too much for me, it would take an hour for us to walk there LOL. So I plan to sit on my ball, encouraging more dropping. Forget all the old wives tales of foods: eggplant, spicy, or now I hear pineapple; red wine; and sex: holy smokes why would I do that, that's how I got here in the first place! They never worked before for either so I'm not going to torture myself this time. Although wine I will definitely do, if anything it helps me get to the next day having a glass every now and again, just not the whole bottle like I really would like to do on days like Riordan teething molars or Caden missing a nap ;-)
Saturday is my incredible shower from Terri, Michelle, and Monica. They are being so secretive still and now I'm probing. I can't help myself, this is so much fun and they are completely enjoying it as well ;-) Everyone, 14 to be exact, said yes!!! I have never felt so special so fast in my life before, and I'm so grateful for these new friends. Sure I miss Atlanta, but not so much and no offense, but if you met these women you'd feel the same way.
They are family. Remember the email that has circulated a few times over the last few years, "Get yourself some girlfriends" ? I've got them! It's the neatest thing I have ever experienced. Sure I have amazing friends back home, but almost all of them is through a degree of seperation. These friends, because we are all in MOMS Club, are connected. We live within 5 miles of each other and see one another at least 2 times a week, so you see why it's easy to get addicted to them ;-) Plus the fact we all have at least one if not two children in the same age group!! To be this close with 14 women, who'd of thunk it tee hee hee....
Now for my girls, and my family for that matter, back in Atlanta, please don't take this any other way, I truely miss you!! You are constantly in my thoughts and we are trying to get an idea when we can afford 4-5 plane tickets, a rental car, and hotel stay in the future!!! So in the meantime please write and send pictures!!
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