Well we have been doing a lot. Just enjoying the amazing weather we are having.
Teagan took 5 steps for my friend Heather on Monday, but she wont' do it for Mike or I ;-)
I swear she is walking when we aren't looking.
Caden had t-ball pictures last night, which meant we got to meet up with our friends for dinner at Peter Piper Pizza.
Even though most of us got split up on different teams, didn't stop us from not sitting together! It was fun time, and man how each family has changed since we started last summer! Mike decided last night he was taking back to being coach for fall. Our coaches this season have been rather uninvolved and a bit hard to listen to. It just hasn't been fun like it was last Summer and Fall. While the break was much needed, there is more of a need for our children.
Riordan speaks complete coherent sentences! He just changes over night everyday it seems. He is still so mellow, but watch out when he wakes up.. reminds me of someone in our family when she would wake up. Don't even look his way, it will set him off.
Our biggest gift as of late is my sister Jennifer is coming out near the end of August to keep the zoo!! Yes, Mike and I are going on vacation and it's most likely a company expensed paid trip to Maui!! His company awards the top 26 wholesalers this trip and right now he is ranked 15th! I am beside myself and can already picture myself in a cabana drinking virgin pina coladas with my big straw hat. ;-) I need to find some more maternity bathing suits tee hee hee.
The ranking is determined at the end of June. Mike has really had a killer year and looks like it will stay up to pace. He and I have not been anywhere overnight ALONE since Caden was 9 months old. And that was Jennifer again keeping him. That was to a wedding so it was a far cry from a vacation and no where near a beach. We just don't have the family that can come and help us out. But now that she has changed jobs and has a bit more flexible schedule, she was more than willing to help us out! And we thought we'd should do this trip now, because I can't see her wanting to take care of FOUR Malloy babies ;-) I will savor this vacation for years to come!! It's so amazing that Jennifer is so willing to want to help us out and we are so eternally grateful. We got an amazing deal on her flight already. Also John and Amy agreed to keep them on Sunday so she can get home at a decent hour, since we have no idea what flight times will be in store for us. SO keep us in your prayers that this will definitely be rewarded to us!! I can't wait! ihave always wanted to go to Maui! We went to Honolulu with Caden for a work trip for Mike. Caden ended up with an intense stomach virus on the first day there and I ended up getting it at the end of the trip.
Hawaii here we come!!
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Saturday, April 21, 2007
too cute to not post
What started out as blowing kisses, turned into 'deep thoughts'
This is the new smile since 'Picnic Day' Mike likes to fondly call her our Chinese Rabbit
Slowly but surely
The boy's room colors navy, true red, and sage green. It's been forever since we painted, but I was pretty much sick right away, so now I'm finally getting to put things back together and let me tell ya it's a cluster here.
Teagie's colors, 'rodeo' brown, white, and soft pink. Inspired by the colors of her birth announcement.
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Picnic Day
our day yesterday enjoying the amazing weather we are having, eating chick fila nuggets and grapes. teagan got her first taste of ketchup and is in love. we are really enjoying our backyard! who needs a pool ;-)
Desert Breeze Park/Bday Party
Fun on the horsies and the choo choo and Teagan dressed up for the party
Monday, April 16, 2007
Happy Monday!
Well after a very rocky week last week, I'm on my third great day and very hopeful that this has all ended finally, well minus the 'spits' that won't go away.
Where to begin. I'm feel a bit let down by my health care. Most of you know that I literally could not get out of bed 5 of the 9 weeks that I was sick. I mean, if I moved I was throwing up, if I was awake I was throwing up! I could not drink water (well I still can't but it's another issue now), so I was very dehydrated. When I spoke to the triage nurse she told me I didn't sound dehydrated. I felt like I wasn't being heard, when I went in and told them how sick I was, they didn't see it because I was there.
My lips, face, and scalp are still shedding severely.
Then last Thursday Dr. Phil did a show on hyperemesis. I began to sob, surprise suprise. It explained my condition to a T!
Finally, I had a name for the horror I went through and my thought process, so morbid I'm so ashamed to admit to it, my depression. The pain and torment my body went through my friends and family was actually not normal and not good for myself or the baby. This condition is so horrible that if I had a 'worse enemy' I wouldn't wish it on them.
I am still in such amazement how I made it through.
I am so thankful that my worst thoughts to make it through everyday did not come true and now I can look forward to enjoying my pregnancy and anticipating what our baby will look like and what he will be like.
So now I struggled with what to do about my health care and this is what I have come up with. That when I have a serious issue and I recommend this to all of you, just go to the ER. Health Care out here has been so different than back home. I can't tell you HOW MUCH I miss Kaiser for OB Care. They were really there for me as a patient and didn't let me suffer. So I'm supposed to go back May 1st, but moved my appointment to May 15th to do our 20 week u/s and confirm it's a boy ;-) If this is a girl it will take me the rest of the pregnancy to stop calling her a he ~ tee heee heee. I just need someone to catch the baby at this point, fourth time around I've got the laboring and pushing thing down.
I still have headache's but nothing like the migraines I was experiencing and if I don't keep food in my tummy I crash fast and hard. But thankfully, food does bring me back.
I was able to go to Toys R US, with a huge headache mind ya, and get the children a swingset by Little Tykes, just like my friend Amy W's. Mike put it together that evening and did finishing work on it all weekend. It is great and the children are beside themselves with joy. I've been wanting to get one for over a year now, but our budget is so tight and I wanted the macdaddy one, but this one is just perfect. Got a baby swing for Teagan and Riordan ;-) I have pictures of the process, I know a lot of you don't believe Mike put it together LOL
That was Friday, Saturday I at the last minute decided to go to Caden's game. My first one since I've been ill! It was so beautiful out and what was even more nice is Mike and I got to sit together and watch our son play! What a neat feeling that was to enjoy it together. I did really well and was encouraged I was on my way to a good day. We had a friend's birthday party to go to that day at 4 and I just took it easy until it was time to go. It was at Desert Breeze Park. It has a train, carasoul, and a huge playground. Mike thankfully took on the duty of riding the rides with the children so my body wasn't tempted to turn a wrong corner. I have pictures of that as well, just still looking for my cord to hook up. argggh.
Made it to church on Sunday and was able to check-ins. Mike and I did sit in the lobby again though, the spit issue is very embarrassing so I felt a little to exposed being in the service. It was actually nice to sit in the lobby and watch on t.v. We were still able to take our notes and get something out of the service.
VBS is coming up fast. This year's theme is Heros. I am volunteering as greeter/check-in and whatever else they will need help with. I won't leave the campus after that and Mike is going to try and work it out that he's home to keep Riordan and Teagan. It's at 6:30 at night so it should work out. I'm really excited because on the last night the children do a perfomance! Can't wait to see Caden on stage ;-)
Today, we made it for Teagan's playgroup. It was so much fun and just so nice to feel normal and to keep up in conversations with the girls. We decided to do every other Monday's from once a month since the babies are all pretty much walking, talking, and a lot more interactive. What's great is that it's really a playgroup for all the children since there's so many siblings for everyone.
Tonight Mike and I are going on a date. I feel adventerous, but Mike would like to see a movie. He deserves a huge break after all he's been through as well. So we can do what he'd like to do. Tuesday and Thursday is school for Caden, Wednesday is free, and Friday I have our amazing Kate here for help with the kiddos.
So my postings will not be as often, because feeling good makes me want to explore and have fun with my babies!!
Where to begin. I'm feel a bit let down by my health care. Most of you know that I literally could not get out of bed 5 of the 9 weeks that I was sick. I mean, if I moved I was throwing up, if I was awake I was throwing up! I could not drink water (well I still can't but it's another issue now), so I was very dehydrated. When I spoke to the triage nurse she told me I didn't sound dehydrated. I felt like I wasn't being heard, when I went in and told them how sick I was, they didn't see it because I was there.
My lips, face, and scalp are still shedding severely.
Then last Thursday Dr. Phil did a show on hyperemesis. I began to sob, surprise suprise. It explained my condition to a T!
Finally, I had a name for the horror I went through and my thought process, so morbid I'm so ashamed to admit to it, my depression. The pain and torment my body went through my friends and family was actually not normal and not good for myself or the baby. This condition is so horrible that if I had a 'worse enemy' I wouldn't wish it on them.
I am still in such amazement how I made it through.
I am so thankful that my worst thoughts to make it through everyday did not come true and now I can look forward to enjoying my pregnancy and anticipating what our baby will look like and what he will be like.
So now I struggled with what to do about my health care and this is what I have come up with. That when I have a serious issue and I recommend this to all of you, just go to the ER. Health Care out here has been so different than back home. I can't tell you HOW MUCH I miss Kaiser for OB Care. They were really there for me as a patient and didn't let me suffer. So I'm supposed to go back May 1st, but moved my appointment to May 15th to do our 20 week u/s and confirm it's a boy ;-) If this is a girl it will take me the rest of the pregnancy to stop calling her a he ~ tee heee heee. I just need someone to catch the baby at this point, fourth time around I've got the laboring and pushing thing down.
I still have headache's but nothing like the migraines I was experiencing and if I don't keep food in my tummy I crash fast and hard. But thankfully, food does bring me back.
I was able to go to Toys R US, with a huge headache mind ya, and get the children a swingset by Little Tykes, just like my friend Amy W's. Mike put it together that evening and did finishing work on it all weekend. It is great and the children are beside themselves with joy. I've been wanting to get one for over a year now, but our budget is so tight and I wanted the macdaddy one, but this one is just perfect. Got a baby swing for Teagan and Riordan ;-) I have pictures of the process, I know a lot of you don't believe Mike put it together LOL
That was Friday, Saturday I at the last minute decided to go to Caden's game. My first one since I've been ill! It was so beautiful out and what was even more nice is Mike and I got to sit together and watch our son play! What a neat feeling that was to enjoy it together. I did really well and was encouraged I was on my way to a good day. We had a friend's birthday party to go to that day at 4 and I just took it easy until it was time to go. It was at Desert Breeze Park. It has a train, carasoul, and a huge playground. Mike thankfully took on the duty of riding the rides with the children so my body wasn't tempted to turn a wrong corner. I have pictures of that as well, just still looking for my cord to hook up. argggh.
Made it to church on Sunday and was able to check-ins. Mike and I did sit in the lobby again though, the spit issue is very embarrassing so I felt a little to exposed being in the service. It was actually nice to sit in the lobby and watch on t.v. We were still able to take our notes and get something out of the service.
VBS is coming up fast. This year's theme is Heros. I am volunteering as greeter/check-in and whatever else they will need help with. I won't leave the campus after that and Mike is going to try and work it out that he's home to keep Riordan and Teagan. It's at 6:30 at night so it should work out. I'm really excited because on the last night the children do a perfomance! Can't wait to see Caden on stage ;-)
Today, we made it for Teagan's playgroup. It was so much fun and just so nice to feel normal and to keep up in conversations with the girls. We decided to do every other Monday's from once a month since the babies are all pretty much walking, talking, and a lot more interactive. What's great is that it's really a playgroup for all the children since there's so many siblings for everyone.
Tonight Mike and I are going on a date. I feel adventerous, but Mike would like to see a movie. He deserves a huge break after all he's been through as well. So we can do what he'd like to do. Tuesday and Thursday is school for Caden, Wednesday is free, and Friday I have our amazing Kate here for help with the kiddos.
So my postings will not be as often, because feeling good makes me want to explore and have fun with my babies!!
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
bad day
did too much in the last two days feeling well, paying for it now since 2pm :(
it was WELL WORTH IT THOUGH ...
it was WELL WORTH IT THOUGH ...
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Monday, April 09, 2007
The pity party continues
Sick again last night and started today right before lunch.
I'm at a lose. I'm so frustrated. I really enjoyed getting out.
Nights are soooo rough, that it takes all my energy just to get out of the bed.
So I just pray that this is a short relapse. I'm on day three.
I was planning on doing so much with the children this week. Thankfully
I didn't tell them so they won't be let down.
So keep me in your thoughts and prayers still please. We need all the help
we can get over here.
I'm at a lose. I'm so frustrated. I really enjoyed getting out.
Nights are soooo rough, that it takes all my energy just to get out of the bed.
So I just pray that this is a short relapse. I'm on day three.
I was planning on doing so much with the children this week. Thankfully
I didn't tell them so they won't be let down.
So keep me in your thoughts and prayers still please. We need all the help
we can get over here.
Sunday, April 08, 2007
I made it, but barely
to church today. I wasn't able to sit in the service though. The smell of all the perfumes and cologne and everyone sitting in such close proximity was going to send me over board. So Mike and I walked around campus spying on our children. We had never done that before and it was so worth to see them interacting! My favorite was with Caden. They were taking up offering and we normally give him his dollar but it slipped our mind. So Mike and I hear him say, " I don't have my dollar." So I grabbed one from Mike and took it over to him. The look on his face was absolutely priceless. Very confused at first too LOL. He goes in almost a whisper, "Mommy what are you doing?" And I said," Hey buddy we forgot to give you your dollar, here ya go!" Biggest grin I had seen today and he said "Thanks!" I said, "Love ya, bye baby!" And he yells out " BYE MOMMY!" So funny!
We spied a lot on Teagie too, she is so funny how she interacts with other babies. Her brother's have definitely been good for her, because she fears no other child and goes up to any of them wanting to strike up a friendship. Maybe that's just a girl in her too, because the boys were never like that at her age.
So Mike and I hung out in the lobby where there was a t.v. and watched as much of the message as possible. Next week should be a lot better, because we can move if it's not going to work for me. I'm tempted to do Saturday nights too, not quite so busy then too, until my nose isn't so hypersensitive.
It was so great to see everyone that I had missed for the past two months! All the prayers that were sent our way and all the hugs of happiness to truly see me. And then the best part was hearing what an amazing husband I had, and how he always had a huge smile on his face despite probably stressed out getting all three children to church every single Sunday. He's the MAN!
I still have a killer headache. I never had them happen this far in the pregnancy like this, so I'm not sure what's going on.
All I can say is this child is grounded until he is 5!
We spied a lot on Teagie too, she is so funny how she interacts with other babies. Her brother's have definitely been good for her, because she fears no other child and goes up to any of them wanting to strike up a friendship. Maybe that's just a girl in her too, because the boys were never like that at her age.
So Mike and I hung out in the lobby where there was a t.v. and watched as much of the message as possible. Next week should be a lot better, because we can move if it's not going to work for me. I'm tempted to do Saturday nights too, not quite so busy then too, until my nose isn't so hypersensitive.
It was so great to see everyone that I had missed for the past two months! All the prayers that were sent our way and all the hugs of happiness to truly see me. And then the best part was hearing what an amazing husband I had, and how he always had a huge smile on his face despite probably stressed out getting all three children to church every single Sunday. He's the MAN!
I still have a killer headache. I never had them happen this far in the pregnancy like this, so I'm not sure what's going on.
All I can say is this child is grounded until he is 5!
Saturday, April 07, 2007
A relapse
I have had a terrible headache all day.
And I have been running for the bathroom :(
So I hope that it's just a one day occurence, because I really
wanted to go to Easter Service tomorrow.
But this headache is just killing me and I have horrible
heartburn from being sick since 3pm.
It's just not fair!
On another note, we had Teagan's birthday party today.
It was just the 5 of us and it was so cute and sweet. The
boys helped her dive into her cake and she really enjoyed the
whole event. We have pics and video so hopefully I can
post it soon! See how the week works for me.
And I have been running for the bathroom :(
So I hope that it's just a one day occurence, because I really
wanted to go to Easter Service tomorrow.
But this headache is just killing me and I have horrible
heartburn from being sick since 3pm.
It's just not fair!
On another note, we had Teagan's birthday party today.
It was just the 5 of us and it was so cute and sweet. The
boys helped her dive into her cake and she really enjoyed the
whole event. We have pics and video so hopefully I can
post it soon! See how the week works for me.
Friday, April 06, 2007
Things are much better, but yet one more thing
So I am completely free of nausea and headaches!
I feel that maybe the zofran prolonged it a bit, jut like with Riordan, but I was too afraid to go off of it.
The very first day of not taking it I was feeling pretty darn good. That was two days ago.
I had my doctor's appt yesterday, dinner out with the family last night, and today I met Mike at Biltmore Fashion Park for a lunch date and a stroll around the mall! It is like night and day.
We went to Houston's for lunch. I'm having very specific food cravings now and just enjoying foooood.
So at my appointment, most of you know I have a saliva and back of throat mucus issue, I bring it to attention finally (it was the least of my worries when I'd go in). It's called ptyalism and I have had it for 7 weeks. It's disgusting and very unfair. I thought it was a symptom from my all day sickness and would go away once the nausea went away.
Got very bad news yesterday. It's not going away most likely until I deliver. It's hormone related and actually quite a few women suffer from this.
So I'm getting back to my southern roots, and I carry a "spit cup" every where I go. Nothing really helps. Gum and candy just make more and if I do swallow it, I am running for the bathroom. I did figure out almost two weeks ago that Tylenol PM helps dry it up at night so I don't wake up in the middle of the night running for the bathroom from sleep salivation.
This is something that no one ever talks about BUT I AM! so get over it ;-), and just until the last month I decided to look it up and found the medical name and what other women did. Most are saying it was gone after their 1st trimester. My doctor recommended lemon ice and lemonheads. I did the lemonheads and I still can't do sweets. Just makes me sooo ill. However I did lemon with my tea ( I haven't been able to do lemon when I was so sick) and let me tell you, it was so quenching. Yeah, all this cup action, really dries me out big time and is dehydrating. I think I may be able to finally handle lemon water. I bought lemons today so we will see. I just want to chug it, good sign that I can handle it.
Well I'm in my second trimester, most women state they are at 15 weeks and no end in sight. I have friends who want to get me a diamond encrusted spit cup. It's just so gross! I feel so helpless and it's a very self concious thing for me to go out with this issue. But I do it anyway.
I asked my doctor how long I can take the Tylenol PM and she said I don't have to stop. So thankful for that, because people let me tell you. This is the most unfair thing you can do to a pregnant girl. Besides hormones screwing with your emotions now I feel like a redneck. That's fine. I look that part right now with my roots, did have 'one' eyebrow until I waxed them finally two nights ago and I like to shop at Wal-mart ;-)
I love the fact that I'm out of bed and doing things with the children and getting out of the house. I have to be out everyday since I started on Tuesday. I was couped up far too long!! So watch out Chandler, I gots good aim now too, just like a chaw chewing baseball player!! Can't let this hold me back and thankfully my friends all understand and just look the other way !! LOL
I feel that maybe the zofran prolonged it a bit, jut like with Riordan, but I was too afraid to go off of it.
The very first day of not taking it I was feeling pretty darn good. That was two days ago.
I had my doctor's appt yesterday, dinner out with the family last night, and today I met Mike at Biltmore Fashion Park for a lunch date and a stroll around the mall! It is like night and day.
We went to Houston's for lunch. I'm having very specific food cravings now and just enjoying foooood.
So at my appointment, most of you know I have a saliva and back of throat mucus issue, I bring it to attention finally (it was the least of my worries when I'd go in). It's called ptyalism and I have had it for 7 weeks. It's disgusting and very unfair. I thought it was a symptom from my all day sickness and would go away once the nausea went away.
Got very bad news yesterday. It's not going away most likely until I deliver. It's hormone related and actually quite a few women suffer from this.
So I'm getting back to my southern roots, and I carry a "spit cup" every where I go. Nothing really helps. Gum and candy just make more and if I do swallow it, I am running for the bathroom. I did figure out almost two weeks ago that Tylenol PM helps dry it up at night so I don't wake up in the middle of the night running for the bathroom from sleep salivation.
This is something that no one ever talks about BUT I AM! so get over it ;-), and just until the last month I decided to look it up and found the medical name and what other women did. Most are saying it was gone after their 1st trimester. My doctor recommended lemon ice and lemonheads. I did the lemonheads and I still can't do sweets. Just makes me sooo ill. However I did lemon with my tea ( I haven't been able to do lemon when I was so sick) and let me tell you, it was so quenching. Yeah, all this cup action, really dries me out big time and is dehydrating. I think I may be able to finally handle lemon water. I bought lemons today so we will see. I just want to chug it, good sign that I can handle it.
Well I'm in my second trimester, most women state they are at 15 weeks and no end in sight. I have friends who want to get me a diamond encrusted spit cup. It's just so gross! I feel so helpless and it's a very self concious thing for me to go out with this issue. But I do it anyway.
I asked my doctor how long I can take the Tylenol PM and she said I don't have to stop. So thankful for that, because people let me tell you. This is the most unfair thing you can do to a pregnant girl. Besides hormones screwing with your emotions now I feel like a redneck. That's fine. I look that part right now with my roots, did have 'one' eyebrow until I waxed them finally two nights ago and I like to shop at Wal-mart ;-)
I love the fact that I'm out of bed and doing things with the children and getting out of the house. I have to be out everyday since I started on Tuesday. I was couped up far too long!! So watch out Chandler, I gots good aim now too, just like a chaw chewing baseball player!! Can't let this hold me back and thankfully my friends all understand and just look the other way !! LOL
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
My first day out
by myself in about 4 weeks! I went and saw Marcie and baby Lauren at the hospital! It's a newer hospital for our area, a lot closer to home and I was immensely impressed. The postpartum rooms are exactly like the rooms back home at Northside. Very spacious, not a closet. Also had a couch for dad to sleep on. Chandler Regional's only negative was how small the postpartum room was.
So I have officially decided to have baby there. I wasn't sure I wanted to switch because I really had an amazing experience at Chandler. Now I just hope that our pediatrician will come to the new hospital or that she actually has privelidges there.
It's so close!
So onto my visit with Marcie. She looked so beautiful! And baby Lauren was just absolutely precious! It was so nice to be out especially to go see her. I had really missed our talks and I felt I overstayed a bit and ran over on Christa's time with Marcie. Who by the way, is the most ever thoughtful friend. She brought both Marcie and I a Starbucks and a sweet roll!! She's just the greatest! It was so nice to see her too!
I even took Caden and Morgan to school today. Wow what a difference being out does for one's moral ;-) I loved seeing my friend Terri who just looked so beautiful as always!
So I'm hoping that this is good things to come. Today was my last day of pills so tomorrow is my first day off of them and I have my 14 week appt on Thursday so if I need another script I can get it then. It would be nice to get off of them so I don't fight these killer headaches that I still have.
So I have officially decided to have baby there. I wasn't sure I wanted to switch because I really had an amazing experience at Chandler. Now I just hope that our pediatrician will come to the new hospital or that she actually has privelidges there.
It's so close!
So onto my visit with Marcie. She looked so beautiful! And baby Lauren was just absolutely precious! It was so nice to be out especially to go see her. I had really missed our talks and I felt I overstayed a bit and ran over on Christa's time with Marcie. Who by the way, is the most ever thoughtful friend. She brought both Marcie and I a Starbucks and a sweet roll!! She's just the greatest! It was so nice to see her too!
I even took Caden and Morgan to school today. Wow what a difference being out does for one's moral ;-) I loved seeing my friend Terri who just looked so beautiful as always!
So I'm hoping that this is good things to come. Today was my last day of pills so tomorrow is my first day off of them and I have my 14 week appt on Thursday so if I need another script I can get it then. It would be nice to get off of them so I don't fight these killer headaches that I still have.
Monday, April 02, 2007
Baby Steps
I'm starting to do a little more around the house and I actually got out to Wal Mart last week to do Easter Candy Shopping.
Yesterday and today I have had a killer headache, a normal side effect of Zofran, but it's makes me more nauseous of course and I find myself almost to the running part LOL. But I'm still out of bed!
Today my very good friend Marcie had her fourth baby join their family!! Welcome baby Lauren!! She was 6lbs 13 oz and 20 1/2 inches long. Mom and baby are doing wonderful. She was hoping that she could avoid a c-section by doing an aversion today (Lauren was breech), but it wasn't successful. Turns out that her cord was wrapped THREE times around her neck. It's a good thing she didn't flip!! It's so amazing how everything works out. Thank God, that everything worked out the way it should.
Teagie's playgroup met today at our house. It was so niceeee to see everyone and for all the children to play together so nicely. I kind of wish we met more than once a month. It's just a great group of women and all the babies are just so cute together. My friend Kristi's son, is the last of our group who turns one and it's coming up fast!
Speaking of turning one, I'm going to have Teagan's birthday party, finally, this weekend. It will be a small inimate affair, but I get to use all the cute decor I bought so many months ago!! I can't wait! And I can't wait for her to eat her first cake!!
Mike just took Caden and Riordan to Caden's t-ball practice and then they are having a date at Carvel. I can't wait to go with them soon I hope one day!
Yesterday and today I have had a killer headache, a normal side effect of Zofran, but it's makes me more nauseous of course and I find myself almost to the running part LOL. But I'm still out of bed!
Today my very good friend Marcie had her fourth baby join their family!! Welcome baby Lauren!! She was 6lbs 13 oz and 20 1/2 inches long. Mom and baby are doing wonderful. She was hoping that she could avoid a c-section by doing an aversion today (Lauren was breech), but it wasn't successful. Turns out that her cord was wrapped THREE times around her neck. It's a good thing she didn't flip!! It's so amazing how everything works out. Thank God, that everything worked out the way it should.
Teagie's playgroup met today at our house. It was so niceeee to see everyone and for all the children to play together so nicely. I kind of wish we met more than once a month. It's just a great group of women and all the babies are just so cute together. My friend Kristi's son, is the last of our group who turns one and it's coming up fast!
Speaking of turning one, I'm going to have Teagan's birthday party, finally, this weekend. It will be a small inimate affair, but I get to use all the cute decor I bought so many months ago!! I can't wait! And I can't wait for her to eat her first cake!!
Mike just took Caden and Riordan to Caden's t-ball practice and then they are having a date at Carvel. I can't wait to go with them soon I hope one day!
Thursday, March 29, 2007
It won't be a surprise
If Riordan grows up to be our nature loving, guitar playing, clothing optional boy.
He absolutely is in love with his guitar and anytime there is someone on tv playing one,
he immediatley grabs his and mimics what he sees. I'm really thinking of enrolling him in lessons before
he turns three. He can hold the guitar correctly and can strum it pretty well!
His guitar accidentally got broken, so he uses Caden's who never seems to mind, even though he demanded one since
Riordan got on for Christmas. So I guess it was best we had it as a back up....
He absolutely is in love with his guitar and anytime there is someone on tv playing one,
he immediatley grabs his and mimics what he sees. I'm really thinking of enrolling him in lessons before
he turns three. He can hold the guitar correctly and can strum it pretty well!
His guitar accidentally got broken, so he uses Caden's who never seems to mind, even though he demanded one since
Riordan got on for Christmas. So I guess it was best we had it as a back up....
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Turning a corner
Well I can't believe it. I kept my fingers crossed, but I'm on the third day of being out of my bed without having to run for the bathroom! I feel it's safe to say that I have turned a corner! My first clue on feeling well was I wanted to clean the house on Monday, but let's not get too crazy yet right?
I don't know if it's the meds since they didn't give me any relief the first 3 days of taking them and maybe it's both a combo of me and the meds, but hey I'm not complaining. I haven't stopped taking them and will finish them out.
I'm definitely not 100% either, but it is a glorious thing to be able to sit on the couch and enjoy my children! I still haven't left the house though. Baby steps.
I called Mike on Monday, my first day of being out of the bed, and when he answered I did my usually sounding horrible "hey" to him. So he always responds with "what can I do for you" and I said " I"M FEELING GREAT!!!!!" He started cracking up. I completely surprised him and I hope it made his day. He has been so amazing through our last 7 weeks. Being not only our provider, but our housekeeper, nanny, cook, and nurse. It was a tough time for him and I hope I can get him so free days soon.
Nights are still a bit tough for me, but still nothing like they were, but they are not good like my days.
I love being able to get the children their needs, like endless cups of milk and fruit and cookies!! Going outside and playing with them, rolling around on the ground and laughing with them.
I can't wait to be completely symptom free of pregnancy sickness, but for now I am enjoying what gift I have gotten of relief.
I don't know if it's the meds since they didn't give me any relief the first 3 days of taking them and maybe it's both a combo of me and the meds, but hey I'm not complaining. I haven't stopped taking them and will finish them out.
I'm definitely not 100% either, but it is a glorious thing to be able to sit on the couch and enjoy my children! I still haven't left the house though. Baby steps.
I called Mike on Monday, my first day of being out of the bed, and when he answered I did my usually sounding horrible "hey" to him. So he always responds with "what can I do for you" and I said " I"M FEELING GREAT!!!!!" He started cracking up. I completely surprised him and I hope it made his day. He has been so amazing through our last 7 weeks. Being not only our provider, but our housekeeper, nanny, cook, and nurse. It was a tough time for him and I hope I can get him so free days soon.
Nights are still a bit tough for me, but still nothing like they were, but they are not good like my days.
I love being able to get the children their needs, like endless cups of milk and fruit and cookies!! Going outside and playing with them, rolling around on the ground and laughing with them.
I can't wait to be completely symptom free of pregnancy sickness, but for now I am enjoying what gift I have gotten of relief.
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Change of plans
We are cancelling our trip back to Atlanta for April. It's been a tough 1st quarter financially for us, so it's not going to work out.
Hopefully in June though, Caden and I will be making it back for a quick weekend and a lot of pool time! We are looking at the last week in June, since we will be staying with my sister and she's out of town most likely until 17th.
We are so sad we can't do the trip, but we have to do some major restructing with almost 4 children in our nest :-)
Hopefully in June though, Caden and I will be making it back for a quick weekend and a lot of pool time! We are looking at the last week in June, since we will be staying with my sister and she's out of town most likely until 17th.
We are so sad we can't do the trip, but we have to do some major restructing with almost 4 children in our nest :-)
Sunday, March 25, 2007
have to edit
well when i posted i said mike wasn't in the intersection and at the white line.. i was talking about the line for where you are supposed to stop for the light, he was a little past the crosswalk line, so he was in the intersection.. had he still been any further, who knows what could happen..
my point?
JUST WAIT to turn left!!! One minute will positively impact your life, remember the party doesn't start until you get there.
my point?
JUST WAIT to turn left!!! One minute will positively impact your life, remember the party doesn't start until you get there.
Saturday, March 24, 2007
How Helpless would you feel?
Mike and the boys took off today to run errands and Teagan is taking a nap while I'm resting, as always, in the bed.
The phone is ringing but it's in the other room, so I just stay put. It begins again. So I think, hmmm someone is trying to get in touch with us. I get to the phone, see that it's Mike but not in time.
He calls back again, and I pick up, noticing that the phone is just about dead and say "honey what's going on, the phone is about to die."
Pure panic took over my body as he said "we were in an accident, but we are all okay"
I begin to cry, it's amazing how emotions work. He said " I was waiting to turn left when some guy came up behind me, went around us to turn left and he got hit by oncoming traffic. A lot of cars are banged up, but he was spun out of control, I closed my eyes because we were about to get hit by him and by God's good graces we were just barely bumped by him when he came to a stop."
They are still at the intersection waiting for a police report. The man, turned 82 today, that caused the accident is being life flighted out to the hospital, a woman who was hit says her arm hurts, the boys were check out just for good measure by the paramedics and the firemen gave them stickers.
All the while, Teagan and I are here, with no car seat, so I can't go and check on them. I can't wait for them to get home and hold onto them so tightly.
And I have to say how proud I am of my husband and how my 'backseat' driving has actually paid off! Mike is notorious for pulling out into the intersection to turn left even if he has to wait. I constantly ask him not to do this, especially with the children in the car. I always say we are a sitting duck. This has been instilled in me since my dad taught me how to drive when I was 12!! It's better to wait for the green arrow if there is oncoming traffic, life is too precious.
Well guess what, he waited at the line. I can't begin to imagine what would have happened if he was in the intersection. So guess what else. Nagging does pay off ;-)
They just called and they are on their way to get an icecream. Caden is excited because the guys tire came off, and they can't believe they got to see a helicopter. I'm so glad that they are NOT traumatized, of course not hurt, by the whole ordeal. Mike said when they got hit, the boys didn't even notice, and Caden said "Daddy why aren't you going?'
This is the first, and I pray the last time they are ever in a car accident.
The phone is ringing but it's in the other room, so I just stay put. It begins again. So I think, hmmm someone is trying to get in touch with us. I get to the phone, see that it's Mike but not in time.
He calls back again, and I pick up, noticing that the phone is just about dead and say "honey what's going on, the phone is about to die."
Pure panic took over my body as he said "we were in an accident, but we are all okay"
I begin to cry, it's amazing how emotions work. He said " I was waiting to turn left when some guy came up behind me, went around us to turn left and he got hit by oncoming traffic. A lot of cars are banged up, but he was spun out of control, I closed my eyes because we were about to get hit by him and by God's good graces we were just barely bumped by him when he came to a stop."
They are still at the intersection waiting for a police report. The man, turned 82 today, that caused the accident is being life flighted out to the hospital, a woman who was hit says her arm hurts, the boys were check out just for good measure by the paramedics and the firemen gave them stickers.
All the while, Teagan and I are here, with no car seat, so I can't go and check on them. I can't wait for them to get home and hold onto them so tightly.
And I have to say how proud I am of my husband and how my 'backseat' driving has actually paid off! Mike is notorious for pulling out into the intersection to turn left even if he has to wait. I constantly ask him not to do this, especially with the children in the car. I always say we are a sitting duck. This has been instilled in me since my dad taught me how to drive when I was 12!! It's better to wait for the green arrow if there is oncoming traffic, life is too precious.
Well guess what, he waited at the line. I can't begin to imagine what would have happened if he was in the intersection. So guess what else. Nagging does pay off ;-)
They just called and they are on their way to get an icecream. Caden is excited because the guys tire came off, and they can't believe they got to see a helicopter. I'm so glad that they are NOT traumatized, of course not hurt, by the whole ordeal. Mike said when they got hit, the boys didn't even notice, and Caden said "Daddy why aren't you going?'
This is the first, and I pray the last time they are ever in a car accident.
Friday, March 23, 2007
Teagie's stats and a big decision
Well Teagan is whopping 23 lbs and 30 inches long! She's now falling back in the 75th percentile.
She got three shots and Mike said she did really well, just cried a little. I hated not being able to go with her, but being that she loves her daddy so much it was a perfect outing I'm sure.
Caden went along as well. He said he wanted to watch her get the shots.
Riordan and I have been hangin on the couch. Playing a little on the computer. He was not happy at all that he didn't get to go with them, but quickly let it go once we played hide and seek with Max and Ruby online.
I made a big decision yesterday to go on the anti-nausea (really anti-vomiting) medication. This is about the time with Riordan that I gave in as well. After 5 sleepless nites and being ill countless times, I'm going to go on them. My head just pounds by the end of the day, I can't sleep, I can't keep Tylenol PM down, and I'm just plain being tortured at this point. So I pray that I can get some kind of relief. Mike is picking it up right now. The beautiful thing is, our prescription insurance is working for us. 12 pills for $30 dollars, for a pill that normally is $20-$50 a pill. Praise God! At this point I was willing to pay whatever it took just to get a break. So I will keep ya updated on how it works for me this time around.
I was on it for 4 weeks with Riordan and I hope that I don't have to be on it that long this time around.
She got three shots and Mike said she did really well, just cried a little. I hated not being able to go with her, but being that she loves her daddy so much it was a perfect outing I'm sure.
Caden went along as well. He said he wanted to watch her get the shots.
Riordan and I have been hangin on the couch. Playing a little on the computer. He was not happy at all that he didn't get to go with them, but quickly let it go once we played hide and seek with Max and Ruby online.
I made a big decision yesterday to go on the anti-nausea (really anti-vomiting) medication. This is about the time with Riordan that I gave in as well. After 5 sleepless nites and being ill countless times, I'm going to go on them. My head just pounds by the end of the day, I can't sleep, I can't keep Tylenol PM down, and I'm just plain being tortured at this point. So I pray that I can get some kind of relief. Mike is picking it up right now. The beautiful thing is, our prescription insurance is working for us. 12 pills for $30 dollars, for a pill that normally is $20-$50 a pill. Praise God! At this point I was willing to pay whatever it took just to get a break. So I will keep ya updated on how it works for me this time around.
I was on it for 4 weeks with Riordan and I hope that I don't have to be on it that long this time around.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
I just had to post
It's been rough nights for me lately and just not but a few minutes ago BUT, I just had to post that Teagan said her very first word this morning!
BYE! Clear as a bell!
Mike was leaving for work this morning and saying bye to everyone and Teagan all of a sudden goes "bye, bye, bye" and was waving and walking/crawling him to the door. She has said it over 1,000 times today and cracks herself up when she does say it.
Today was the first time in weeks I was on my own with the children, but then my friend Marcie called and insisted on taking the boys to our MOMS Club Kid's Cooking Club and Teagan slept for almost 4 hours. Mike was home soon after and back to my bed I went. Tomorrow my friend Kelly is coming in the morning with her precious daughter Ava and Friday Mike is having a light day and is taking Teagan to her 1 year well appointment. So I should have stats Friday sometime on how big she has gotten!
BYE! Clear as a bell!
Mike was leaving for work this morning and saying bye to everyone and Teagan all of a sudden goes "bye, bye, bye" and was waving and walking/crawling him to the door. She has said it over 1,000 times today and cracks herself up when she does say it.
Today was the first time in weeks I was on my own with the children, but then my friend Marcie called and insisted on taking the boys to our MOMS Club Kid's Cooking Club and Teagan slept for almost 4 hours. Mike was home soon after and back to my bed I went. Tomorrow my friend Kelly is coming in the morning with her precious daughter Ava and Friday Mike is having a light day and is taking Teagan to her 1 year well appointment. So I should have stats Friday sometime on how big she has gotten!
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO TEAGIE WEAGIE!!
In less than 45 minutes Teagan will be exactly one years old!!
It has absolutely flown by so fast!!
She is super cruising around the furniture, can stand for a few seconds on her own, does a somewhat of a gorilla crawl to get to where she wants to go with her left leg folded in front of her and right leg bent in front of her and uses her arms to go where she wants (boy is that left leg beat up!), she loves to feed herself with a fork, drink through a straw, talk in upside down Chinese for hours on end, she is definitely the boss of the boys and she frequently reminds them. In fact she has to be doing what they are doing which surely aggravates them. She will dance to the beat of any drum, clap, music, or song. She can shake her bootie!
She is just such a sweet little princess!! I can't wait to see what she comes up with next.
Happy Birthday to our little girl. We love you piglet!!
When I feel better we will have the best birthday party you could ever have for a 1 year old!
It has absolutely flown by so fast!!
She is super cruising around the furniture, can stand for a few seconds on her own, does a somewhat of a gorilla crawl to get to where she wants to go with her left leg folded in front of her and right leg bent in front of her and uses her arms to go where she wants (boy is that left leg beat up!), she loves to feed herself with a fork, drink through a straw, talk in upside down Chinese for hours on end, she is definitely the boss of the boys and she frequently reminds them. In fact she has to be doing what they are doing which surely aggravates them. She will dance to the beat of any drum, clap, music, or song. She can shake her bootie!
She is just such a sweet little princess!! I can't wait to see what she comes up with next.
Happy Birthday to our little girl. We love you piglet!!
When I feel better we will have the best birthday party you could ever have for a 1 year old!
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
More tears but not mine
My mom left this morning. Caden is so broken hearted. He cried last night, saying he didn't want her to go and please make her stay here. Got the same thing this morning. It was so heartbreaking for me to watch! They really had a great time with her.
Riordan was sweet and just kept giving her hugs and kisses.
Tonite the boys and Mike go and pick up his parents. Caden is pretty excited about it and keeps asking when they are supposed to leave. He thinks it's "right now" every half hour.
Teagie's and I will be asleep when they get back in so we won't see them until the morning! Can't wait!
Riordan was sweet and just kept giving her hugs and kisses.
Tonite the boys and Mike go and pick up his parents. Caden is pretty excited about it and keeps asking when they are supposed to leave. He thinks it's "right now" every half hour.
Teagie's and I will be asleep when they get back in so we won't see them until the morning! Can't wait!
Monday, March 12, 2007
A lot of tears later
I'm still feeling horrible.
I thought I was coming out of the woods last week, because I had a couple of pretty good days, which means I was still very nauseous but I wasn't getting sick. Well it came back in full effect and worse by Saturday morning. I don't sleep well at night and when I do fall asleep I soon wake up to make a visit to the lavatory. Last night I was at my wits end, and I began to sob. I just want to play with the children, sit on the couch, clean up my house, get it back in order from when we had it painted. It's just a mess and completely cluttered and looking chaotic. Now some of you may be shocked by that statement, because clutter is normally my nature. But the last couple of years I have grown out of that, and like clean appearances, but with clutter tucked neatly away in it's respected place.
I just want to get out of bed. I have been in it for 3 weeks now, 5 weeks of feeling like complete crap, like having the flu or a hangover 24 hours a day. I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired.
My mom came on Saturday for what was supposed to be a semi vacation, a trip to Sedona. I gave her time to back out, but she was insistent to come and help, much needed help for I know Mike is at his wits end as well. She has been just great. The children are having a blast with her. I love hearing them all laugh from my bedroom. She has made sure that they are all fed, changed clothes/diapers/yucky poops, and napped/bathed/ whatever comes her way. She has been such a huge help and we appreciate it. I feel bad about being in the bed and not seeing her, so I tried to be out of it. Boy was that a dumb thing to do, which might be half the reason I'm getting so sick again and in the middle of the night.
She leaves on Wednesday morning. Mike's parents come Wednesday night for 10 days. I begged Mike to let them know how bad it was here and he did. Giving them the chance to reschedule. But I hear Grammy said, she's given me almost 4 grandchildren, so I would do anything for her. Not sure what was changed in translation, but it was a relief. Getting out of bed at this point is now terrifying, which just used to be the house.
My MOMS club has organized meals since last week, being delivered every other day. That has been a HUGE help. And we just feel so cared for!!
So Grammy if your reading this, I hope you are fully prepared for this ;-) It's a lot of work!! I just want to be sure you know what your getting yourself into!!! Let us know if you have changed your mind ;-)
I thought I was coming out of the woods last week, because I had a couple of pretty good days, which means I was still very nauseous but I wasn't getting sick. Well it came back in full effect and worse by Saturday morning. I don't sleep well at night and when I do fall asleep I soon wake up to make a visit to the lavatory. Last night I was at my wits end, and I began to sob. I just want to play with the children, sit on the couch, clean up my house, get it back in order from when we had it painted. It's just a mess and completely cluttered and looking chaotic. Now some of you may be shocked by that statement, because clutter is normally my nature. But the last couple of years I have grown out of that, and like clean appearances, but with clutter tucked neatly away in it's respected place.
I just want to get out of bed. I have been in it for 3 weeks now, 5 weeks of feeling like complete crap, like having the flu or a hangover 24 hours a day. I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired.
My mom came on Saturday for what was supposed to be a semi vacation, a trip to Sedona. I gave her time to back out, but she was insistent to come and help, much needed help for I know Mike is at his wits end as well. She has been just great. The children are having a blast with her. I love hearing them all laugh from my bedroom. She has made sure that they are all fed, changed clothes/diapers/yucky poops, and napped/bathed/ whatever comes her way. She has been such a huge help and we appreciate it. I feel bad about being in the bed and not seeing her, so I tried to be out of it. Boy was that a dumb thing to do, which might be half the reason I'm getting so sick again and in the middle of the night.
She leaves on Wednesday morning. Mike's parents come Wednesday night for 10 days. I begged Mike to let them know how bad it was here and he did. Giving them the chance to reschedule. But I hear Grammy said, she's given me almost 4 grandchildren, so I would do anything for her. Not sure what was changed in translation, but it was a relief. Getting out of bed at this point is now terrifying, which just used to be the house.
My MOMS club has organized meals since last week, being delivered every other day. That has been a HUGE help. And we just feel so cared for!!
So Grammy if your reading this, I hope you are fully prepared for this ;-) It's a lot of work!! I just want to be sure you know what your getting yourself into!!! Let us know if you have changed your mind ;-)
Friday, March 09, 2007
Oh the hormones
Yesterday I had my follow up u/s. I totally forgot when I said I wasn't leaving the house this week, that I was. It's been over two weeks since I've stepped outside.
I didn't sleep at all the night before, just wondering what was going to happen if by chance he (yes he, as sick as I have been it has to be) still keeps measuring off 8 days. Doesn't my history matter? Riordan measured off by 7 days, they kept his date the same and he still was 10 lbs 4 oz and 23 1/2 inches long! It's not that I couldn't handle the delivery even though the back labor was the most excruciating experience. He just had such a rough time, going to NICU immediately for two breathing issues and then ends up with tortecollis and plagiocephly at 2 months, because there just wasn't enough room in my womb oddly enough ;-)
So I go in early and they were packed. I thought I'd be there for a while. But the u/s tech was ready for me. She is just such a great woman, I have always enjoyed my u/s with her as I did with Teagan. I start to explain all the reasons why it's so odd for me to measure off so much from my pregnancy test, implantation, internal u/s vs. external u/s, and Riordan. She was great and goes okay lets take a look. Baby has his head developing, arms with hands, and legs! And he is wiggling all over the place and she was having a time with him staying still long enough to capture a screen shot. LOL Oh that heart beating was so beautiful.
I really think that I would love this line of work, although I don't know how well I would handle seeing bad news on the screen.
So she starts shaking her head, keeps measuring over and over again and I see the numbers, 9 weeks 1 day, still 8 days off. I begin to cry. I told myself I wouldn't cry, but I did. It's been such a hard month, with being so sick and then just this utter confusion on why he is measuring so off. I just don't want my date changed because my body after three attempts does not know how to go into labor on it's own. Fourth time will most likely prove the same. I didn't want the date changed because at 41 weeks of Riordan's size, so I would be 39 weeks and a day to the new date but really 41 weeks at term with the same possibility. Caden was 12 days past due and I had to help for his labor to begin too! Thankfully with Teagan, my doctor didn't wait for me to go past due and at 39 weeks and 6 days she was still 8lbs 9 oz, she would have been a 9 lber for sure if we wait past my due date.
The tech goes just because he's measuring off doesn't mean you have to change the date.. I'm speechless. Why am I even here then? My doctor said they have to go by the measurement though! I run to the bathroom before I lose control of my emotions, get sick, and try to take deep breaths and calm down. The last thing I wanted was to freak out other patients and them thing there's something wrong with the baby. I come back out and she says for me to come back and let's do an internal scan to compare. She says he's getting too big to be on the screen this way, but still measures the same. So perplexing! I didn't cry this time, but I apologized for crying thanked her for taking the time and being so precise and measuring four and five times each way.
I go and sit in the back lobby to wait for the NP, Holly, to do my follow up. I see my doctor scurrying around. She's on call, in her scrubs and dealing with an emergency, plus looks a bit backed up with patients to see. I just stare at the screen on the wall watching all the different medical info scrolling through, when I felt someone standing next to me. It was my doctor! She puts her hand on my shoulder and says, " I know you are seeing Holly today, but I wanted to let you know that I took a look at your scans and even though they are matching up, we are going to stay on top of this and do a scan every 4 weeks to monitor the baby's growth." I lose it again. She's telling me not to worry and get so worked up about it, she's so right, and that the minute the baby started looking too big she would immediately induce.
I begin to feel like an idiot for being so upset which makes me more upset. I wanted thank her so much for taking time to even talk to me, I know how busy she is, but all I could do was take a deep breath. I did some how manage a your right I have gotten myself worked up over this and she has renewed my faith that I really have found the best care for myself and the baby. She's just such an amazing woman.
Honestly, I pray that this baby stays at an average size and that my body goes into labor on it's own. That would just be so perfect. I'm so thankful that God has blessed us again, and embarrassed that really in the end it's such a non-issue compared to what many women struggle with, not conceiving, birth defects, miscarriages, stillborns, etc.
So I met with Holly, and I really like her a lot. She has a great relaxing manner but still makes you feel like you are speaking with a professional. I have lost 2 pounds in 2 weeks, not surprising, and glad it wasn't more. We discussed my options with the sickness and I just really don't want to do the medication route, knowing the results, I feel better off just toughing it out. She told me to go to Urgent Care for hydration, that it would be better than the ER. The past two days I have been holding down a lot more, so my dizzyness has subsided and I'm feeling a lot more hydrated. I go back in 4 weeks and will be meeting with my doctor.
Last night I was so sick to my stomach and I had a headache. Oh and I felt good about my hydration since I cried a thousand and one tears. I still couldn't sleep though and Mike finally rubbed my back till I fell asleep. Poor Mike, he's so beat. I think he's making up meetings just to get out of the house as quick as possible ;-) I have his schedule !! LOL
My mom comes tomorrow through Wednesday to help us out, Kate is here right now playing with the children, and then next Wednesday Mike's parents come for 10 days. I hope by the end of it all that I'm back to normal. If this plays out like history I will wake up one day and it will just be gone, like poof, it never happened.
I didn't sleep at all the night before, just wondering what was going to happen if by chance he (yes he, as sick as I have been it has to be) still keeps measuring off 8 days. Doesn't my history matter? Riordan measured off by 7 days, they kept his date the same and he still was 10 lbs 4 oz and 23 1/2 inches long! It's not that I couldn't handle the delivery even though the back labor was the most excruciating experience. He just had such a rough time, going to NICU immediately for two breathing issues and then ends up with tortecollis and plagiocephly at 2 months, because there just wasn't enough room in my womb oddly enough ;-)
So I go in early and they were packed. I thought I'd be there for a while. But the u/s tech was ready for me. She is just such a great woman, I have always enjoyed my u/s with her as I did with Teagan. I start to explain all the reasons why it's so odd for me to measure off so much from my pregnancy test, implantation, internal u/s vs. external u/s, and Riordan. She was great and goes okay lets take a look. Baby has his head developing, arms with hands, and legs! And he is wiggling all over the place and she was having a time with him staying still long enough to capture a screen shot. LOL Oh that heart beating was so beautiful.
I really think that I would love this line of work, although I don't know how well I would handle seeing bad news on the screen.
So she starts shaking her head, keeps measuring over and over again and I see the numbers, 9 weeks 1 day, still 8 days off. I begin to cry. I told myself I wouldn't cry, but I did. It's been such a hard month, with being so sick and then just this utter confusion on why he is measuring so off. I just don't want my date changed because my body after three attempts does not know how to go into labor on it's own. Fourth time will most likely prove the same. I didn't want the date changed because at 41 weeks of Riordan's size, so I would be 39 weeks and a day to the new date but really 41 weeks at term with the same possibility. Caden was 12 days past due and I had to help for his labor to begin too! Thankfully with Teagan, my doctor didn't wait for me to go past due and at 39 weeks and 6 days she was still 8lbs 9 oz, she would have been a 9 lber for sure if we wait past my due date.
The tech goes just because he's measuring off doesn't mean you have to change the date.. I'm speechless. Why am I even here then? My doctor said they have to go by the measurement though! I run to the bathroom before I lose control of my emotions, get sick, and try to take deep breaths and calm down. The last thing I wanted was to freak out other patients and them thing there's something wrong with the baby. I come back out and she says for me to come back and let's do an internal scan to compare. She says he's getting too big to be on the screen this way, but still measures the same. So perplexing! I didn't cry this time, but I apologized for crying thanked her for taking the time and being so precise and measuring four and five times each way.
I go and sit in the back lobby to wait for the NP, Holly, to do my follow up. I see my doctor scurrying around. She's on call, in her scrubs and dealing with an emergency, plus looks a bit backed up with patients to see. I just stare at the screen on the wall watching all the different medical info scrolling through, when I felt someone standing next to me. It was my doctor! She puts her hand on my shoulder and says, " I know you are seeing Holly today, but I wanted to let you know that I took a look at your scans and even though they are matching up, we are going to stay on top of this and do a scan every 4 weeks to monitor the baby's growth." I lose it again. She's telling me not to worry and get so worked up about it, she's so right, and that the minute the baby started looking too big she would immediately induce.
I begin to feel like an idiot for being so upset which makes me more upset. I wanted thank her so much for taking time to even talk to me, I know how busy she is, but all I could do was take a deep breath. I did some how manage a your right I have gotten myself worked up over this and she has renewed my faith that I really have found the best care for myself and the baby. She's just such an amazing woman.
Honestly, I pray that this baby stays at an average size and that my body goes into labor on it's own. That would just be so perfect. I'm so thankful that God has blessed us again, and embarrassed that really in the end it's such a non-issue compared to what many women struggle with, not conceiving, birth defects, miscarriages, stillborns, etc.
So I met with Holly, and I really like her a lot. She has a great relaxing manner but still makes you feel like you are speaking with a professional. I have lost 2 pounds in 2 weeks, not surprising, and glad it wasn't more. We discussed my options with the sickness and I just really don't want to do the medication route, knowing the results, I feel better off just toughing it out. She told me to go to Urgent Care for hydration, that it would be better than the ER. The past two days I have been holding down a lot more, so my dizzyness has subsided and I'm feeling a lot more hydrated. I go back in 4 weeks and will be meeting with my doctor.
Last night I was so sick to my stomach and I had a headache. Oh and I felt good about my hydration since I cried a thousand and one tears. I still couldn't sleep though and Mike finally rubbed my back till I fell asleep. Poor Mike, he's so beat. I think he's making up meetings just to get out of the house as quick as possible ;-) I have his schedule !! LOL
My mom comes tomorrow through Wednesday to help us out, Kate is here right now playing with the children, and then next Wednesday Mike's parents come for 10 days. I hope by the end of it all that I'm back to normal. If this plays out like history I will wake up one day and it will just be gone, like poof, it never happened.
Sunday, March 04, 2007
Oh and I forgot
I cancelled Teagan's 1st Birthday Party due to the fact I don't think everyone can fit in my bedroom to bring in her big day.
Pregnancy dreams and bedrest
I have spent almost most of the last 4 weeks in bed, and just about all of the last 2 of them completely.
I had a dream this morning of Valentine's day and Easter Candy. I was in a store and I had 10 minutes to choose all the handmade and dipped chocolate anything you can think of and candy. Funny thing was I couldn't make a decision. I would sit and contemplate each one I came across and try to determine how sick I would be from it.
They all looked so amazing and yummy. I walked out of the store with nothing. Caden and Riordan wanted to know what I got and were so upset I got nothing. Then my car wouldn't start with all my babies in it. I couldn't get a hold of Mike and 911 was busy.
This was truly a nightmare!! It's so weird how the subconcious works like that. I know the store part was how I have such a limited array of food that doesn't make me sick right now. I think letting down the children is how I feel right now because I literally can't do anything with them. I get visits to my bed and when I'm with them by myself we are on the couch watching TV.
Car not starting is my body out of whack and not getting a hold of Mike or 911 is that no one can do anything to help me. It's all a waiting game.
I'm surprised I don't have bedsores at this point. What I do have is body aches and pains from laying in the same spot for awhile or maybe my muscles are just atrophying (is that a word?) I have a headache every day, which is common for this point because of the placenta starting to take over and provide the nutrients for the baby. Plus I'm sure do to dehydration.
My lips are one big scab. My face and my head are like dandruff with the light peeling of skin all over everyday, all from dehydration and probably getting sick. I think my abs finally are used to exercise 2-3 times a day because they don't hurt anymore nor does my chest.
Mike, bless his heart, has finally realized what it's like to be a housewife. After four weeks he has finally finished all 20 loads of laundry. I'm afraid to tell him they will be back in just a couple of days, easily. He said a housewifes work is never done. He gets it. He realizes how impossible it is with 3 little ones to do it on your own.
Very few people understand the severity of how I feel and what movement does to me and how the bed saves me. It's complete torture to move around. I can't stand the smell of anything cooking in the kitchen, it sends me running to the bathroom. Soaps, perfumes, even the kids breath do me in. My own breath knocks me out because I can't use mint toothpaste without you know. We have been living off takeout for weeks now and I know that everyone is sick of it. Plus not to mention how frighteningly expensive it is.
I can't wait to feel better to get our house back in order, eat yes a milkshake I think I say that all the time now, and play with my children. I know Mike is counting the minutes as well.
This is going to be a tough week. Mike is in NM tomorrow all day and back late tomorrow night and Tuesday night he has a dinner meeting with his normal meetings all throughout the week.
Caden has school this week and that's the only time I will be leaving the house if I can't have someone take him/pick him up.
I had a dream this morning of Valentine's day and Easter Candy. I was in a store and I had 10 minutes to choose all the handmade and dipped chocolate anything you can think of and candy. Funny thing was I couldn't make a decision. I would sit and contemplate each one I came across and try to determine how sick I would be from it.
They all looked so amazing and yummy. I walked out of the store with nothing. Caden and Riordan wanted to know what I got and were so upset I got nothing. Then my car wouldn't start with all my babies in it. I couldn't get a hold of Mike and 911 was busy.
This was truly a nightmare!! It's so weird how the subconcious works like that. I know the store part was how I have such a limited array of food that doesn't make me sick right now. I think letting down the children is how I feel right now because I literally can't do anything with them. I get visits to my bed and when I'm with them by myself we are on the couch watching TV.
Car not starting is my body out of whack and not getting a hold of Mike or 911 is that no one can do anything to help me. It's all a waiting game.
I'm surprised I don't have bedsores at this point. What I do have is body aches and pains from laying in the same spot for awhile or maybe my muscles are just atrophying (is that a word?) I have a headache every day, which is common for this point because of the placenta starting to take over and provide the nutrients for the baby. Plus I'm sure do to dehydration.
My lips are one big scab. My face and my head are like dandruff with the light peeling of skin all over everyday, all from dehydration and probably getting sick. I think my abs finally are used to exercise 2-3 times a day because they don't hurt anymore nor does my chest.
Mike, bless his heart, has finally realized what it's like to be a housewife. After four weeks he has finally finished all 20 loads of laundry. I'm afraid to tell him they will be back in just a couple of days, easily. He said a housewifes work is never done. He gets it. He realizes how impossible it is with 3 little ones to do it on your own.
Very few people understand the severity of how I feel and what movement does to me and how the bed saves me. It's complete torture to move around. I can't stand the smell of anything cooking in the kitchen, it sends me running to the bathroom. Soaps, perfumes, even the kids breath do me in. My own breath knocks me out because I can't use mint toothpaste without you know. We have been living off takeout for weeks now and I know that everyone is sick of it. Plus not to mention how frighteningly expensive it is.
I can't wait to feel better to get our house back in order, eat yes a milkshake I think I say that all the time now, and play with my children. I know Mike is counting the minutes as well.
This is going to be a tough week. Mike is in NM tomorrow all day and back late tomorrow night and Tuesday night he has a dinner meeting with his normal meetings all throughout the week.
Caden has school this week and that's the only time I will be leaving the house if I can't have someone take him/pick him up.
Thursday, March 01, 2007
and now it's as bad as it gets (and hopefully not worse)
it's offical. i'm as sick as i was with Riordan... i can't keep food down now... this is so a boy!
today all i have wanted to do is cry, but I'm so dehydrated nothing comes out...
oh woe is me! i have put myself on complete bedrest, to only get out when necessary because when i do get out i'm sick...
today i had my babysitter come for an emergency help day and thankfully she was available..
i don't know what i will do tomorrow, but i can't wait for saturday because that means i can be in bed all day again..
please pray for me.. while i'm so thankful for my miracle, but body is suffering!!
today all i have wanted to do is cry, but I'm so dehydrated nothing comes out...
oh woe is me! i have put myself on complete bedrest, to only get out when necessary because when i do get out i'm sick...
today i had my babysitter come for an emergency help day and thankfully she was available..
i don't know what i will do tomorrow, but i can't wait for saturday because that means i can be in bed all day again..
please pray for me.. while i'm so thankful for my miracle, but body is suffering!!
Monday, February 26, 2007
Calgon anyone?
Well this past weekend for me was brutal. I made it to Caden's game, but not his team party. I was so sick all day and even in the middle of the night. I didn't make it to church for lack of sleep and stomach pains. Then I had a hair appointment that if I cancelled I would have to pay for the whole visit regardless. I was sick up until walking out the door. I don't know how I made it through. Came back home and back to bed.
Today was starting off as a great day! I feel so bad for my children not getting the best of me, so I decided to surprise them with pancakes! They were so excited! Riordan especially since he points to the Bisquick box all the time in the pantry and crys for them. They devoured them!! Riordan couldn't wait for them to be finished so he ate his next to me while I cooked and Caden had two big ones! I even enjoyed one ;-)
So later on, I was feeding Teagan and putting her down for a nap. I had been on the office computer for about 15 mins before that. I came into the living room and I couldn't believe my eyes. I just wanted to cry. Riordan had gotten the syrup bottle, that was up on the counter and out of reach I thought, and was pouring it all over the ottomans!!! He had already hit the carpet in about 6 different places! I was astonished! He had already gotten in trouble earlier for writing on the wall with a ball point pen!
I got the syrup bottle and sent both he and Caden to their room. Caden just sat there and watched t.v. without saying anything! When I asked him why, he said he didn't think it was wrong :( They stayed in their rooms till they fell asleep.
Mike cancelled his 2 o'clock and came home to clean up. I tried to get the syrup out of the carpet with water, but you can still see it. Looks like we will have to have it cleaned out... UGH! Oh and the smell while I was cleaning it was too much so my great day turned quickly into a bad one. I had to run and almost lost it before the bathroom.
So Mike brought me quesadillas and a caesar salad for lunch today... My muscles are so sore from the hard weekend, nothing tastes goods and it hurts to sit up right now.. poor me I know.
Teagan got hurt a little while ago playing outside with the boys... wait why the boys have freedom right now is one to ponder on... but anyway, Mike brought her to me, and NORMALLY she cuddles up to me and sucks her thumb. She cried harder and wanted her daddy back! She has NEVER done that before, so now I'm feeling even more guilty of not being the mom I normally am! But I'm happy for Mike because he's never had that with her before, and I know how nice it feels to comfort one of our children when they are hurt, scared, etc. But boy did that hurt my heart!! My little princess!!
Please pray that this is the last day of morning sickness for me!
Today was starting off as a great day! I feel so bad for my children not getting the best of me, so I decided to surprise them with pancakes! They were so excited! Riordan especially since he points to the Bisquick box all the time in the pantry and crys for them. They devoured them!! Riordan couldn't wait for them to be finished so he ate his next to me while I cooked and Caden had two big ones! I even enjoyed one ;-)
So later on, I was feeding Teagan and putting her down for a nap. I had been on the office computer for about 15 mins before that. I came into the living room and I couldn't believe my eyes. I just wanted to cry. Riordan had gotten the syrup bottle, that was up on the counter and out of reach I thought, and was pouring it all over the ottomans!!! He had already hit the carpet in about 6 different places! I was astonished! He had already gotten in trouble earlier for writing on the wall with a ball point pen!
I got the syrup bottle and sent both he and Caden to their room. Caden just sat there and watched t.v. without saying anything! When I asked him why, he said he didn't think it was wrong :( They stayed in their rooms till they fell asleep.
Mike cancelled his 2 o'clock and came home to clean up. I tried to get the syrup out of the carpet with water, but you can still see it. Looks like we will have to have it cleaned out... UGH! Oh and the smell while I was cleaning it was too much so my great day turned quickly into a bad one. I had to run and almost lost it before the bathroom.
So Mike brought me quesadillas and a caesar salad for lunch today... My muscles are so sore from the hard weekend, nothing tastes goods and it hurts to sit up right now.. poor me I know.
Teagan got hurt a little while ago playing outside with the boys... wait why the boys have freedom right now is one to ponder on... but anyway, Mike brought her to me, and NORMALLY she cuddles up to me and sucks her thumb. She cried harder and wanted her daddy back! She has NEVER done that before, so now I'm feeling even more guilty of not being the mom I normally am! But I'm happy for Mike because he's never had that with her before, and I know how nice it feels to comfort one of our children when they are hurt, scared, etc. But boy did that hurt my heart!! My little princess!!
Please pray that this is the last day of morning sickness for me!
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Just a thought
If it's a boy, I have no clothes for 0-12 months. We gave them to a women's shelter last July that is specifically caring for pregnant women until their children are a few months old.
The rest of the clothes, my friend Marcie has and she's holding on to them ;-)
If it's a girl, all her clothes are at Kelly's house! Our previous sitter, but good friend of mine.
She too, is holding on to them...
I'm glad they are getting good use though, where ever they are!
The rest of the clothes, my friend Marcie has and she's holding on to them ;-)
If it's a girl, all her clothes are at Kelly's house! Our previous sitter, but good friend of mine.
She too, is holding on to them...
I'm glad they are getting good use though, where ever they are!
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Brr!
It is so cold this morning! 36 degrees right now in Chandler and I think there was frost on the cars.
I was supposed to host a playdate with my friends from MOPS but my body has decided other wise. I thought I was in the clear since I had such a bad day yesterday, but apparently not! The girls were so understanding... so now I am not commiting to anything until I'm not sick anymore.
I'm supposed to go to Beth Moore on Saturday with my friends Christa and Terri, but I just can't do it. To be away from laying down for over 6 hours and a close bathroom.... total nightmare. I barely made it through church last Sunday. So I'm sad to say I'm not going to be able to go and was looking forward to the day with them so much.
So today is just another down day for us, pj's will stay on, we will watch t.v., boys won't eat so well.
I just pray that I'm not this sick when our families come for their visits.
I was supposed to host a playdate with my friends from MOPS but my body has decided other wise. I thought I was in the clear since I had such a bad day yesterday, but apparently not! The girls were so understanding... so now I am not commiting to anything until I'm not sick anymore.
I'm supposed to go to Beth Moore on Saturday with my friends Christa and Terri, but I just can't do it. To be away from laying down for over 6 hours and a close bathroom.... total nightmare. I barely made it through church last Sunday. So I'm sad to say I'm not going to be able to go and was looking forward to the day with them so much.
So today is just another down day for us, pj's will stay on, we will watch t.v., boys won't eat so well.
I just pray that I'm not this sick when our families come for their visits.
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
There's more
I just wasn't happy today with the changing of my date by a full 8 days, so I called my OB and she called me back.
I presented my side of how come I had all the signs of implantation, like I always recognized with my other three, of dropping in body temperature and cramps, at the normal time as opposed to what I was measuring at, why did all my other children who measured at 5 and 7 days off never have their date changed, and how could I possibly have a positive pregnancy test 7 days before I was considered to be 4 weeks according to their measurement, according to them I would have been 3 weeks exactly.... Scientifically, how was that possible for an at home test to show a positive result at less than 1 week fetal age?
I know I seem a bit nuerotic, but I KNOW MY body ESPECIALLY when it's pregnant. I KNEW I was pregnant before I was even late! and before I even took the test!
So she sighed a really big sigh and said " OK, come back in two weeks and let's measure again"
I let go of my built up stress and thanked her for listeing to me.
Now I just pray that baby does like his brother's and sister and catches up in the next two weeks and helps to prove what I know to be true. So if it's 7 days off do they leave my date to the orginial Oct 2nd instead of the new one Oct 10th?
Those will be my next set of questions, since she said they only change the date if the measurement begins at 8 days off.
I will sleep so much better tonite.. I will call in the morning to book my u/s... hey it's just like Kaiser days though, I'm going to get a lot of pics again ;-) This baby won't be "neglected" on u/s !
I presented my side of how come I had all the signs of implantation, like I always recognized with my other three, of dropping in body temperature and cramps, at the normal time as opposed to what I was measuring at, why did all my other children who measured at 5 and 7 days off never have their date changed, and how could I possibly have a positive pregnancy test 7 days before I was considered to be 4 weeks according to their measurement, according to them I would have been 3 weeks exactly.... Scientifically, how was that possible for an at home test to show a positive result at less than 1 week fetal age?
I know I seem a bit nuerotic, but I KNOW MY body ESPECIALLY when it's pregnant. I KNEW I was pregnant before I was even late! and before I even took the test!
So she sighed a really big sigh and said " OK, come back in two weeks and let's measure again"
I let go of my built up stress and thanked her for listeing to me.
Now I just pray that baby does like his brother's and sister and catches up in the next two weeks and helps to prove what I know to be true. So if it's 7 days off do they leave my date to the orginial Oct 2nd instead of the new one Oct 10th?
Those will be my next set of questions, since she said they only change the date if the measurement begins at 8 days off.
I will sleep so much better tonite.. I will call in the morning to book my u/s... hey it's just like Kaiser days though, I'm going to get a lot of pics again ;-) This baby won't be "neglected" on u/s !
140 beats per minute!
We had our 1st appointment today! It went very well. Mike was able to come with me.
We did the normal stuff and my office has gotten so high tech, that they now have a portable u/s machine!
So my doctor goes, let's take a quick peek at the baby.
We were all looking and saw the baby and he/she's wonderful heartbeat, but it seemed there were possibly two babies!
She goes, I'm going to have the tech do an u/s on you as well.
Her u/s showed only one and the yolk sac seemed to have mimicked an exact shape of another baby. Mike had panicked for about 10 minutes, I was excited! How neat would that have been to have two babies growing inside of me!
The only thing I'm not happy with is they changed my due date by a whole week and a day! I told them that all my babies measured off by a week in the beginning and then by 20 weeks they were either on track or had surpassed it.
I told them to mark my word that I would be measuring 21 weeks or more at my 20 week u/s. My only concern is that of having a large baby with my history. My doctor assured me she wouldn't let that happen, and she did the same with Teagan which is why she was here by her due date and a whooping 8lbs 10 oz. If I had gone passed she surely would have be a 9 pounder. And it's not that I'm afraid of having a large baby, because it's not hard on me at all, it's just Riordan had such difficulty breathing, with his high rep rate after he was born, and I can't even count how many times I heard it was because he was so big.
I go back on Teagan's birthday to have my next appointment. I'm not changing my due date on my blog until my 20 week u/s and I see were we are. I of course want a mature baby, but fourth time around has shown me that history DOES repeat itself and my babies grow differently than the text book. I have pics that I will scan in later. I'm off to nap..
Oh by the way, I'm very ill today infact I believe my body is making up for not being ill yesterday! :-(
We did the normal stuff and my office has gotten so high tech, that they now have a portable u/s machine!
So my doctor goes, let's take a quick peek at the baby.
We were all looking and saw the baby and he/she's wonderful heartbeat, but it seemed there were possibly two babies!
She goes, I'm going to have the tech do an u/s on you as well.
Her u/s showed only one and the yolk sac seemed to have mimicked an exact shape of another baby. Mike had panicked for about 10 minutes, I was excited! How neat would that have been to have two babies growing inside of me!
The only thing I'm not happy with is they changed my due date by a whole week and a day! I told them that all my babies measured off by a week in the beginning and then by 20 weeks they were either on track or had surpassed it.
I told them to mark my word that I would be measuring 21 weeks or more at my 20 week u/s. My only concern is that of having a large baby with my history. My doctor assured me she wouldn't let that happen, and she did the same with Teagan which is why she was here by her due date and a whooping 8lbs 10 oz. If I had gone passed she surely would have be a 9 pounder. And it's not that I'm afraid of having a large baby, because it's not hard on me at all, it's just Riordan had such difficulty breathing, with his high rep rate after he was born, and I can't even count how many times I heard it was because he was so big.
I go back on Teagan's birthday to have my next appointment. I'm not changing my due date on my blog until my 20 week u/s and I see were we are. I of course want a mature baby, but fourth time around has shown me that history DOES repeat itself and my babies grow differently than the text book. I have pics that I will scan in later. I'm off to nap..
Oh by the way, I'm very ill today infact I believe my body is making up for not being ill yesterday! :-(
Monday, February 19, 2007
A day of relief
I actually woke up hungry this morning. Hasn't happened yet in the past four weeks!!
AND for the most part I don't feel queasy!! Little bits here and there, but I'm really taking it easy and sitting as much as possible.
Now who knows why all of a sudden I feel pretty ok. Is it the caesar salad and cheese sticks I munched on last night before bed?
Is it the plain toast this morning ?? Only God knows LOL.
I feel tempted to do those things I miss, eat a box of chocolates, bake cookies and such but I am playing it safe. Not doing the dishes for laundry either... never know if that will do me in!!
Such is the life of a princess
AND for the most part I don't feel queasy!! Little bits here and there, but I'm really taking it easy and sitting as much as possible.
Now who knows why all of a sudden I feel pretty ok. Is it the caesar salad and cheese sticks I munched on last night before bed?
Is it the plain toast this morning ?? Only God knows LOL.
I feel tempted to do those things I miss, eat a box of chocolates, bake cookies and such but I am playing it safe. Not doing the dishes for laundry either... never know if that will do me in!!
Such is the life of a princess
Sunday, February 18, 2007
I can't wait
To eat something so sinfully sweet.... I look at chocolate and almost get sick :( It's going to be trouble when I feel better because I will have a lot of catching up to do. I'm getting a little concerned of my sickness, because I'm getting to the point of not being to keep most meals down. I so don't want to go on medication... but I so want the baby to be getting nutrients...
We had a really big scare today. We were all walking to go pick Teagies up out of the nursery. I was in front, Riordan was behind me, Mike behind him, and Caden was bringing up the rear. Just as I turned the corner I looked back and saw everyone, so I went in to get Teagan along with Riordan.. I turn back and Mike popped his head in and asked if I had Caden... I was said with a little panic in my voice, "No, is he lost?". Mike goes back out.. I quickly get Teagan and her things, Riordan is crying for daddy anyway and make my way back to where I last saw Caden. Thankfully, Mike was coming towards us with him in his arms.
Turns out he made a wrong turn (it is all outside for pickups and our campus is rather large) and ended up near the steps of where his class is under. Thankfully, a woman and her son had wise words and told him to wait there with her and he would be found.
Caden was a bit shaken up. He never leaves our side, it's Riordan we are losing, but he doesn't ever know he's lost LOL.
We told Caden that we were lost ;-) and that thankfully it happened where many people knew us and could get us back together. The look on his face was priceless when I said we were lost and not he. We did talk about staying closer together in the future and he agreed. Lesson learned I believe with him. Now if only RIordan had a little fear like that in him!!
We had a really big scare today. We were all walking to go pick Teagies up out of the nursery. I was in front, Riordan was behind me, Mike behind him, and Caden was bringing up the rear. Just as I turned the corner I looked back and saw everyone, so I went in to get Teagan along with Riordan.. I turn back and Mike popped his head in and asked if I had Caden... I was said with a little panic in my voice, "No, is he lost?". Mike goes back out.. I quickly get Teagan and her things, Riordan is crying for daddy anyway and make my way back to where I last saw Caden. Thankfully, Mike was coming towards us with him in his arms.
Turns out he made a wrong turn (it is all outside for pickups and our campus is rather large) and ended up near the steps of where his class is under. Thankfully, a woman and her son had wise words and told him to wait there with her and he would be found.
Caden was a bit shaken up. He never leaves our side, it's Riordan we are losing, but he doesn't ever know he's lost LOL.
We told Caden that we were lost ;-) and that thankfully it happened where many people knew us and could get us back together. The look on his face was priceless when I said we were lost and not he. We did talk about staying closer together in the future and he agreed. Lesson learned I believe with him. Now if only RIordan had a little fear like that in him!!
Saturday, February 17, 2007
Date night
While we didn't go to Mastro's up in N. Scottsdale, we were able to get a quick bite to eat at Streamer's and catch a movie!
I find that if I stand up and walk around, I feel ill. But the moment I sit down and stay still, my stomach settles. It goes along with my whole motion sickness problem.
I have been craving now, Caesar salads. I did this with Teagan too. Is this a sign? Who knows ;-) And fried cheese too.. so odd, I'm guessing it's the calcium and since I get sick if I eat anything sweet, I can't do icecream like I normally do for calclium cravings.
We went and saw "Music and Lyrics". It was of course predictable, but such a funny movie. Hugh Grant is so great with his always on time delivery of his one liners. I was so worried about going to a movie, sitting in close proximity of anyone who could be wearing cologne or perfume. It would have sent me over. But I was lucky and no one sat near us like that!
I find that if I stand up and walk around, I feel ill. But the moment I sit down and stay still, my stomach settles. It goes along with my whole motion sickness problem.
I have been craving now, Caesar salads. I did this with Teagan too. Is this a sign? Who knows ;-) And fried cheese too.. so odd, I'm guessing it's the calcium and since I get sick if I eat anything sweet, I can't do icecream like I normally do for calclium cravings.
We went and saw "Music and Lyrics". It was of course predictable, but such a funny movie. Hugh Grant is so great with his always on time delivery of his one liners. I was so worried about going to a movie, sitting in close proximity of anyone who could be wearing cologne or perfume. It would have sent me over. But I was lucky and no one sat near us like that!
Thursday, February 15, 2007
So niceeee......
It's so nice to have Mike back home. Definitely missed him!! 5 nights is way too long to be away from your family!!
So now I am resting as much in bed as he will allow me to or really his patience can take.
I'm so over already the different things that I can eat for the moment. I have a lot of food aversions right now.. all meats, whole wheat bread, ANYTHING sweet/chocolate just to name a few... today's craving is a subway sandwich... Monday was eggrolls, and yesterday was baked potatoes.
We are supposed to go to dinner tomorrow night, but I don't know if that will work out since I can't stand the smell of cooked meat LOL.
Today was a much better day, after my morning ritual, than the whole week has been. Maybe because I literally did nothing except once and drive carpool.
I am drinking a lot of decaf unsweet tea, since water makes me more nauseous.
The children have been very cooperative during this morning sickness! They haven't been as demanding and I think they feel sorry for me now. Caden is always asking how I feel or if I'm ok. If only he would ask if he could get me something ;-)
Riordan is just so darn funny and cute. I've been forgetting to mention that we have another "kay" in the family. Seems that is what Riordan has nicknamed Caden. I'm guessing that's how Aunt Kay got her name too, maybe from Grammy. Just too long to say it any other way. He is just so full of emotions!! Totally takes after his dad~ ha.
Teagan, or Teagie Weagies as Riordan calls her, has finally cut her 8th tooth as of a couple days ago. The fever did not turn out to be roseola.. just some bad virus. She still has a runny nose and a drippy cough. Yes I know they can all go together, but not that high of a fever.
Mike was out of town for his company's annual conference/employee appreciation or something like that. They give awards out at this function and apparently he came in a very very very close second place for Rookie of the Year!! I'm so proud of him and tell him all the time that he IS our Rookie of the Year. Seems that his bosses really fought so hard for him to be rewarded with this honor and they made a point to let him know. He's so happy with his job, it's so obvious. Of course stressful to make the number at the end of the month. But the company itself really takes care of their own and his bosses are outstanding.
Good t.v. tonite.. our main Directv isn't working on two satellites for some odd reason so now I have to figure out which shows I have to TIVO on the back t.v, watch on the front t.v. and go back and catch up online for the others. I have too many Thursday night shows to keep up with!
So now I am resting as much in bed as he will allow me to or really his patience can take.
I'm so over already the different things that I can eat for the moment. I have a lot of food aversions right now.. all meats, whole wheat bread, ANYTHING sweet/chocolate just to name a few... today's craving is a subway sandwich... Monday was eggrolls, and yesterday was baked potatoes.
We are supposed to go to dinner tomorrow night, but I don't know if that will work out since I can't stand the smell of cooked meat LOL.
Today was a much better day, after my morning ritual, than the whole week has been. Maybe because I literally did nothing except once and drive carpool.
I am drinking a lot of decaf unsweet tea, since water makes me more nauseous.
The children have been very cooperative during this morning sickness! They haven't been as demanding and I think they feel sorry for me now. Caden is always asking how I feel or if I'm ok. If only he would ask if he could get me something ;-)
Riordan is just so darn funny and cute. I've been forgetting to mention that we have another "kay" in the family. Seems that is what Riordan has nicknamed Caden. I'm guessing that's how Aunt Kay got her name too, maybe from Grammy. Just too long to say it any other way. He is just so full of emotions!! Totally takes after his dad~ ha.
Teagan, or Teagie Weagies as Riordan calls her, has finally cut her 8th tooth as of a couple days ago. The fever did not turn out to be roseola.. just some bad virus. She still has a runny nose and a drippy cough. Yes I know they can all go together, but not that high of a fever.
Mike was out of town for his company's annual conference/employee appreciation or something like that. They give awards out at this function and apparently he came in a very very very close second place for Rookie of the Year!! I'm so proud of him and tell him all the time that he IS our Rookie of the Year. Seems that his bosses really fought so hard for him to be rewarded with this honor and they made a point to let him know. He's so happy with his job, it's so obvious. Of course stressful to make the number at the end of the month. But the company itself really takes care of their own and his bosses are outstanding.
Good t.v. tonite.. our main Directv isn't working on two satellites for some odd reason so now I have to figure out which shows I have to TIVO on the back t.v, watch on the front t.v. and go back and catch up online for the others. I have too many Thursday night shows to keep up with!
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY MOM
It's actually a belated birthday.. It was yesterday!! I could barely sit at the computer and when I would think of posting then one of the children would need something... So HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM, one day late! Love you!
don't read this if you have a weak stomach!
So yesterday was a very rough day for me morning sickness wise... I pretty much was sick all day long. My friend Christa brought me saltines, Monica brought me egg rolls (they are the only things that sound good to me lately) and for the rest of the day we were home except for the little over an hour we went to Rolly Pollies in the early morning. It was a lot of fun for the children, but a lot of running around for me really did me in for good.
Dinner time came and went, we were winding down, and I was eating a small thing of cereal when Riordan came to me crying saying "Ewww" Yep eww here is poop, and he had it on his hand. Now he has a bad gag reflex like myself and can't stand the smell or site of his own eww without gagging. So he begins. I scoop him up and take him to the sink. He does his thing and then I begin to get sick. Caden is laughing! And then after all this I have to change the eww which makes me just as sick!! I can't wait for Mike to get homeeeeeeeee....
We went to bed very early last night, and Teagan slept through the night till 9 am!! She would have slept longer probably but I just had to check in on her and of course it woke her up.
Dinner time came and went, we were winding down, and I was eating a small thing of cereal when Riordan came to me crying saying "Ewww" Yep eww here is poop, and he had it on his hand. Now he has a bad gag reflex like myself and can't stand the smell or site of his own eww without gagging. So he begins. I scoop him up and take him to the sink. He does his thing and then I begin to get sick. Caden is laughing! And then after all this I have to change the eww which makes me just as sick!! I can't wait for Mike to get homeeeeeeeee....
We went to bed very early last night, and Teagan slept through the night till 9 am!! She would have slept longer probably but I just had to check in on her and of course it woke her up.
Sunday, February 11, 2007
Like Father Like Sons
So the sickness started today.. I've been fighting it for almost two days...
I was doing the dishes this morning, which I've never been able to do while I'm pregnant or take out the trash for that matter, because all the smells kick me in the rear... so back to the dishes... I was already feeling pretty quesy even though I ate crackers and sat in bed with the boys for a good 20 mins to help settle my stomach...
Then I began to lose it.. so I ran to my bathroom and did what you have to do when ones stomach takes over. RIordan began laughing and mimicking my sounds! Mike would laugh at me on my first time with all the children and since he wasn't here to laugh, Riordan has taken his place. Caden was concerned, asked if I was okay, so I got out a yes, and he began to laugh as well! I can't believe it! They are just like their daddy!
Teagan still has a pretty high fever, woke up at 2 am and was hot, so gave her more medicine.. this time she didn't want much to do with her bottle. Just waiting on her to wake up again...
My friend Marcie, who by the way is expecting her fourth in April ;-), said I could still drop off the boys for Megan's party this afternoon. I'm so glad because Caden was not dealing with it well, and Riordan loves Ryan, Megan's baby brother, well not baby for long!! She is such a good friend!
It's a rainy day in Chandler, overcast.. a good day for pictures if it weren't wet...
I was doing the dishes this morning, which I've never been able to do while I'm pregnant or take out the trash for that matter, because all the smells kick me in the rear... so back to the dishes... I was already feeling pretty quesy even though I ate crackers and sat in bed with the boys for a good 20 mins to help settle my stomach...
Then I began to lose it.. so I ran to my bathroom and did what you have to do when ones stomach takes over. RIordan began laughing and mimicking my sounds! Mike would laugh at me on my first time with all the children and since he wasn't here to laugh, Riordan has taken his place. Caden was concerned, asked if I was okay, so I got out a yes, and he began to laugh as well! I can't believe it! They are just like their daddy!
Teagan still has a pretty high fever, woke up at 2 am and was hot, so gave her more medicine.. this time she didn't want much to do with her bottle. Just waiting on her to wake up again...
My friend Marcie, who by the way is expecting her fourth in April ;-), said I could still drop off the boys for Megan's party this afternoon. I'm so glad because Caden was not dealing with it well, and Riordan loves Ryan, Megan's baby brother, well not baby for long!! She is such a good friend!
It's a rainy day in Chandler, overcast.. a good day for pictures if it weren't wet...
Saturday, February 10, 2007
I think it maybe roseola
Yep, still fever and in the high range today.. 103.6 when she woke up from nap...
It's been sooo long ;-) since I had an infant that I forget the proper dosage for children's tylenol and advil..
Thank you so much Ask Dr. Sears for providing this information for all medicines!! (medicine cabinet link)
I call Dr. Sudha just in case, I am so thankful that I can have her paged if I doubt myself! She's just so amazing!, and wants her to come in on Monday if she still has a fever. I am almost positive it's roseola. A few mores days should determine that once the fever breaks and a rash appear.
She hasn't had it yet and it's exactly the age when Riordan got it a year ago October, Caden got it right at 6 months.
She acts pretty okay, smiling and laughing and crawling around, but just more tired than normal. Still has an appetite too!
Just feel so bad for her, but I am loving the love sessions we have had today.. a lot of cuddling going on!
So needless to say, we can't go to church now, contagious, or Megan's birthday party, contagious, and mostly no Rollie Pollies on Monday, contagious :( Will see how the fever does tomorrow to give the final decision...
Today was fun with Caden! However, I am feeling pretty icky!! But what can ya do but grin and bear it... it comes in waves.. some waves quite rocky but haven't tipped the boat.. and I hope not at all ;-)
It's been sooo long ;-) since I had an infant that I forget the proper dosage for children's tylenol and advil..
Thank you so much Ask Dr. Sears for providing this information for all medicines!! (medicine cabinet link)
I call Dr. Sudha just in case, I am so thankful that I can have her paged if I doubt myself! She's just so amazing!, and wants her to come in on Monday if she still has a fever. I am almost positive it's roseola. A few mores days should determine that once the fever breaks and a rash appear.
She hasn't had it yet and it's exactly the age when Riordan got it a year ago October, Caden got it right at 6 months.
She acts pretty okay, smiling and laughing and crawling around, but just more tired than normal. Still has an appetite too!
Just feel so bad for her, but I am loving the love sessions we have had today.. a lot of cuddling going on!
So needless to say, we can't go to church now, contagious, or Megan's birthday party, contagious, and mostly no Rollie Pollies on Monday, contagious :( Will see how the fever does tomorrow to give the final decision...
Today was fun with Caden! However, I am feeling pretty icky!! But what can ya do but grin and bear it... it comes in waves.. some waves quite rocky but haven't tipped the boat.. and I hope not at all ;-)
Friday, February 09, 2007
Now it feels like home
We had the house painted this week. It looks amazing. The company we hired really came through for us, and I'm so pleased with the palette of colors I choose. I love choosing colors and decorating. What's really neat though is seeing it all together now! I did a few accent walls and more creative coloring in the children's room. Mike admitted he was a bit nervouse about my choices but absolutely loves it!
While it was being painted we stayed at a hotel to escape the fumes. It was nice to be on semi vacation from the house. Nothing to clean really, but the laundry has backed up.
Mike left for Boca today until Wednesday. And I had a really great week with no nausea, but interestingly tonite it hit me hard. I think it had to do with waiting to long to eat.. Nibbled on some crackers and nilla wafers and I feel pretty good, I don't feel the urge to run to the bathroom! LOL
Caden has a soccer game tomorrow morning and a birthday party. Just he and I are going and Kate is coming here to keep Teagan and Riordan. Then we have Megan's 3rd Birthday party on Sunday afternoon. Busy week ahead, hopefully it will help with Mike gone. Church on Sunday morning too. Monday morning we are going to Rollie Pollies for MOMS Club, Tuesday school, Wednesday MOPS, Thursday school, and Friday I think we are down time? I need to find my calendar. I have been so absolutely terribly forgetful lately. So if I have plans on Friday, I'm sorry, let me know! LOL And I will check my calendar.
Now the downtime will be putting the house back together. It was like moving all over again!! Gotta hang everything back up and put all my decor back in place.. oh and probably shop more for more accent pieces to all these great colors ;-) ha ha Mike!
While it was being painted we stayed at a hotel to escape the fumes. It was nice to be on semi vacation from the house. Nothing to clean really, but the laundry has backed up.
Mike left for Boca today until Wednesday. And I had a really great week with no nausea, but interestingly tonite it hit me hard. I think it had to do with waiting to long to eat.. Nibbled on some crackers and nilla wafers and I feel pretty good, I don't feel the urge to run to the bathroom! LOL
Caden has a soccer game tomorrow morning and a birthday party. Just he and I are going and Kate is coming here to keep Teagan and Riordan. Then we have Megan's 3rd Birthday party on Sunday afternoon. Busy week ahead, hopefully it will help with Mike gone. Church on Sunday morning too. Monday morning we are going to Rollie Pollies for MOMS Club, Tuesday school, Wednesday MOPS, Thursday school, and Friday I think we are down time? I need to find my calendar. I have been so absolutely terribly forgetful lately. So if I have plans on Friday, I'm sorry, let me know! LOL And I will check my calendar.
Now the downtime will be putting the house back together. It was like moving all over again!! Gotta hang everything back up and put all my decor back in place.. oh and probably shop more for more accent pieces to all these great colors ;-) ha ha Mike!
Monday, February 05, 2007
It has begun
As of last Friday night, coming home from Caden's soccer practice.. the feeling of nausea.. it's faint most of the time, but I know it's there...
We have been prepping the house for the painters! Even filling in all nail holes, so that the only prep they have to do is tape off and begin to paint. They said it would be 3-4 days. I hope so. We booked a room at Pointe South Mountain, A) because I need a place for naps and B) fumes, even though we are using an eco friendly paint. Some of our colors can't be used in that manner so there will be fumes.
Thing is it's high season here. Hi prices, and low availibilty. I coudn't get a room for Tuesday night, but I'm thinking since it will be a big taping off day that there won't be that much painting going on. So we have a room for Wednesday night and if it looks like we will need it Thursday night then we will add it on.
It's funny how we choose the same colors we liked when we painted the condo. While our taste in furniture and decor has changed the colors have not ;-)
The boys room will have three colors. Navy blue, stripe of red, and then celadon like green for the top. Teagie's is chocolate brown and soft pink with an ivory stripe in the middle. The playroom and hallway will be the same green in the boys room as will our bathroom. Our kitchen and great room will be a warm yellow with the bar and tv wall being the brown from Teagan's room. Our master bedroom, guest room, and hallway bathroom will be a warm brown-yellow. And the lavatory in our bathroom will be the brown as well as the foyer to our bedroom and an accent of yellow where there is a niche for our poppy painting. Oh and the same red from the boys room will be our french doors! It's going to look so much more homey and feel so cozy!
I'm excited to stay at the hotel. They have an incredible water park, that only guests can use. So we can check it out to see if it's something we would want to do in the summer for a break from the heat.
We have been prepping the house for the painters! Even filling in all nail holes, so that the only prep they have to do is tape off and begin to paint. They said it would be 3-4 days. I hope so. We booked a room at Pointe South Mountain, A) because I need a place for naps and B) fumes, even though we are using an eco friendly paint. Some of our colors can't be used in that manner so there will be fumes.
Thing is it's high season here. Hi prices, and low availibilty. I coudn't get a room for Tuesday night, but I'm thinking since it will be a big taping off day that there won't be that much painting going on. So we have a room for Wednesday night and if it looks like we will need it Thursday night then we will add it on.
It's funny how we choose the same colors we liked when we painted the condo. While our taste in furniture and decor has changed the colors have not ;-)
The boys room will have three colors. Navy blue, stripe of red, and then celadon like green for the top. Teagie's is chocolate brown and soft pink with an ivory stripe in the middle. The playroom and hallway will be the same green in the boys room as will our bathroom. Our kitchen and great room will be a warm yellow with the bar and tv wall being the brown from Teagan's room. Our master bedroom, guest room, and hallway bathroom will be a warm brown-yellow. And the lavatory in our bathroom will be the brown as well as the foyer to our bedroom and an accent of yellow where there is a niche for our poppy painting. Oh and the same red from the boys room will be our french doors! It's going to look so much more homey and feel so cozy!
I'm excited to stay at the hotel. They have an incredible water park, that only guests can use. So we can check it out to see if it's something we would want to do in the summer for a break from the heat.
Monday, January 29, 2007
Oh yeah
Teagan has cut her 7th tooth as of two days ago!
The 8th is not far behind either!
Mike has been traveling a lot and now seems to have the flu out in New Mexico. He is not feeling very well, fever, is actually freezing.
I broke his sunglasses today!! Well it's Riordan's fault ;-)
He got them and left them on the floor and I stepped on the, didn't see them, before I knew it they went crunch!
So really it's Mike's fault because he didn't take them on his trip.
Rule number one : It's never the wife's fault!
Rule number two: If it's the wife's fault, see rule number ! ;-)
Words to live by! Ha!
The 8th is not far behind either!
Mike has been traveling a lot and now seems to have the flu out in New Mexico. He is not feeling very well, fever, is actually freezing.
I broke his sunglasses today!! Well it's Riordan's fault ;-)
He got them and left them on the floor and I stepped on the, didn't see them, before I knew it they went crunch!
So really it's Mike's fault because he didn't take them on his trip.
Rule number one : It's never the wife's fault!
Rule number two: If it's the wife's fault, see rule number ! ;-)
Words to live by! Ha!
God has Blessed us again!
It's 6:30 am and I'm listening to the silence of sleeping children, the hum of the dishwasher, and enjoying a cup of coffee.
I am tired.
But it's a good tired.
Because we are expecting again!!
I know shocking right?!
I had huge signs the weekend before, remember when I was saying I couldn't get warm? Very typical of me when I'm first expecting. I have had an endless appetite and insane cravings already. I had sushi (cooked) Tuesday night. It was so flavorful and delicious!! I knew I was that day, but the test was still showing negative. I took another one on Wednesday and the most faint, practically not visible line appeared a few hours later. Mike said he couldn't see it!
So took another one Thursday morning and the same faint line showed up in 3 mins!!
And so typical of me, I took another one Saturday morning and it's a wonderful bold line immediately showing that my HCG levels are doubling like they should ;-)
I was in complete shock Monday and Tuesday and was a bit snappy because I was constantly thinking about it, but children are a direct blessing from God. We are so happy and excited!
However come Oct 2nd, my due date, I won't be able to ever leave my house again! LOL
We are still going to do Disney in December. The baby will just be sleeping all the time and when he/she is a bit older it would be harder. So on with the plan!
I have split intiution on what the sex is. I would really like it to be a complete surprise in the deliver room.
I'm hoping too since Grammy and Papa are retiring this year, that they would want to come down around the due date and Grammy can see a grandchild be born ;-) How neat how life works out this way.
I'm PRAYING for my sister Jennifer to conceive, my SIL Amy to conceive, and my friend Tracy to conceive. They all three came first to my mind with our wonderful surprise and I wanted to protect their hearts. I know how I felt when I was trying to conceive Riordan and then my friends around me were being successful. I'm just very sensitive to that. So I let them all know before I posted this. They were all, of course, so excited and happy for us and it was reassuring.
How fun it's going to be for this baby to have cousins so close in age!
Caden told me two weeks ago that I had another baby in my tummy. He did that with Teagan as well. Children are so amazing, so intune and a direct open wave link with God.
We went to Chris Tomlin Friday night, and even though we couldn't stay for the whole performance, it was an amazing chill bump experience. I have a hard time explaining the details because I get lost in it. But Pastor Louie Giglio showed an embryo at 8 cells and I began to weep. How amazing! I have always known how life starts but to see it on a 15ft screen was breathtaking. Even Mike was moved as he began to nudge me.
So here we are, already planning if it's a boy, if it's a girl names, where he/she will sleep, and thank God I found Kate who is my other blessing for helping with the children. We told her Friday when we got home and she was so excited. She loves little babies!
Caden by the way told me it's a girl but I don't know if that's because he wants another Teagan, which are his words.
So keep us in your prayers for a healthy, happy, beautiful, baby AGAIN!
My 1st appointment is February 20th, and I will be 9 weeks exactly.
I am tired.
But it's a good tired.
Because we are expecting again!!
I know shocking right?!
I had huge signs the weekend before, remember when I was saying I couldn't get warm? Very typical of me when I'm first expecting. I have had an endless appetite and insane cravings already. I had sushi (cooked) Tuesday night. It was so flavorful and delicious!! I knew I was that day, but the test was still showing negative. I took another one on Wednesday and the most faint, practically not visible line appeared a few hours later. Mike said he couldn't see it!
So took another one Thursday morning and the same faint line showed up in 3 mins!!
And so typical of me, I took another one Saturday morning and it's a wonderful bold line immediately showing that my HCG levels are doubling like they should ;-)
I was in complete shock Monday and Tuesday and was a bit snappy because I was constantly thinking about it, but children are a direct blessing from God. We are so happy and excited!
However come Oct 2nd, my due date, I won't be able to ever leave my house again! LOL
We are still going to do Disney in December. The baby will just be sleeping all the time and when he/she is a bit older it would be harder. So on with the plan!
I have split intiution on what the sex is. I would really like it to be a complete surprise in the deliver room.
I'm hoping too since Grammy and Papa are retiring this year, that they would want to come down around the due date and Grammy can see a grandchild be born ;-) How neat how life works out this way.
I'm PRAYING for my sister Jennifer to conceive, my SIL Amy to conceive, and my friend Tracy to conceive. They all three came first to my mind with our wonderful surprise and I wanted to protect their hearts. I know how I felt when I was trying to conceive Riordan and then my friends around me were being successful. I'm just very sensitive to that. So I let them all know before I posted this. They were all, of course, so excited and happy for us and it was reassuring.
How fun it's going to be for this baby to have cousins so close in age!
Caden told me two weeks ago that I had another baby in my tummy. He did that with Teagan as well. Children are so amazing, so intune and a direct open wave link with God.
We went to Chris Tomlin Friday night, and even though we couldn't stay for the whole performance, it was an amazing chill bump experience. I have a hard time explaining the details because I get lost in it. But Pastor Louie Giglio showed an embryo at 8 cells and I began to weep. How amazing! I have always known how life starts but to see it on a 15ft screen was breathtaking. Even Mike was moved as he began to nudge me.
So here we are, already planning if it's a boy, if it's a girl names, where he/she will sleep, and thank God I found Kate who is my other blessing for helping with the children. We told her Friday when we got home and she was so excited. She loves little babies!
Caden by the way told me it's a girl but I don't know if that's because he wants another Teagan, which are his words.
So keep us in your prayers for a healthy, happy, beautiful, baby AGAIN!
My 1st appointment is February 20th, and I will be 9 weeks exactly.
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Our Weather
It's some kind of phenomenon. It has truly been winter here. For weeks now, kids can't really go outside and play.. If they do it's a lot of bundling up. Our temps have barely reached the 50's for the day and mostly stayed in the 40's. Low's at or below freezing. Every single house you drive by has a fried tree, bush, plant or all because our plants were planted for freezes here and there, not every single night. We had SNOW just 30 mins north of here in N. Phoenix/N. Scottsdale. Woke up this morning to once again frosted grass, glass, and other parts ;-)
It was quite funny when we left the doors for the church on Sunday, almost in unison, everyone together said it looks like it could snow.. Those were the clouds that snowed just slightly north.
We should see a couple of 60's the end of this week. Funny how fast you miss the warmth of the sun in the afternoon. What is going on with the nation and this weather?! Every night I have to put on layers of clothing I'm so cold... But then again, I just wish we would get one snow.. it's been about 20 years I hear since it has snowed this low in the valley.. BUT it's happened!
It was quite funny when we left the doors for the church on Sunday, almost in unison, everyone together said it looks like it could snow.. Those were the clouds that snowed just slightly north.
We should see a couple of 60's the end of this week. Funny how fast you miss the warmth of the sun in the afternoon. What is going on with the nation and this weather?! Every night I have to put on layers of clothing I'm so cold... But then again, I just wish we would get one snow.. it's been about 20 years I hear since it has snowed this low in the valley.. BUT it's happened!
Monday, January 22, 2007
Making the time ;-)
I have been wanting to post so much, but time just isn't there!
So here's the latest from now and then going back ;-)
We have decided to have Teagan's 1st Birthday Party on March 17th at 10am, yep St.Patty's Day! How poetic right?!
I have ordered (now that shouldn't be surprising) all her birthday supplies that have pink, princess, and 1 all over it!
A cute little tulle to go on her highchair, a Birthday girl shirt with cupcake tassles on the sleeves, a Princess Cupcake stand, and tons more! It will truly be a Princess Party! Now to work on the guest list.. boy we have so many great friends in AZ!
Caden started soccer this weekend and absolutely loves it! He at first said that's all he wants to play but then said he'd love to do both T-ball and Soccer.. Whew! I thought my whole Vintage Baseball theme for the boys room was going to be thrown out the window.. well I could save all the stuff for another room if we ever moved, NOT ANYTIME SOON!
Caden and I had a date yesterday and went to see Charolette's Web. When Charolette died Caden wanted to go home. He said he wasn't sad or scared, but I think maybe just confused? He understands what dying is to an extent, but maybe this filled in a few more blanks for him and now he understands mourning. It was a great movie and he wants to go back and see it 'tomorrow' as he says.
Riordan has just been such a joy lately. Gone more are his grumpy mornings, days, and nights, with an exception of a few and here are lots of giggling, communication!, and just a flirt. He is such a good boy and so helpful and concerned when it comes to his brother and sister. We can rationalize a lot more with him too. It's so great to be at this stage. Seems we were at the tantrum stage for so long. Now don't get me wrong, we still have thoughs, but not for lack of understanding, but because he's not getting what he wants. Easy to deal with I guess when I know why it is he's screaming as loud as he can and throwing knives with his eyes at me.
We interviewed a sitter on Saturday, Kate. She is awesome! We are so excited to have someone to rely on again. We miss our Amy and Kelly. But life takes on a new role with a wonderful new job and new baby!! Completely understandable. I keep saying we have great fortune with our sitters, now if we can just hold onto one for a while ;-) Kate just got married last July, lives close by, is in nursing school, and just an intelligent, beautiful woman and we feel so great leaving her with the zoo. She runs the nursery at her church, so I'm sure she can handle our three... Caden and Riordan were all over her. Yes Riordan! I know see?! he's moving out of that phase! Caden is counting the sleeps til we see her again!
We are going to Chris Tomlin this Friday night in downtown Phoenix. She's going to keep the children then. Yay!
Mike is out of town to Texas on Thursday and Friday, again Monday and Tuesday to New Mexico, and then again the 9th-14th in February to Boca Raton, FL. I couldn't have found her faster!
And what is up with all this traveling?! I thought we moved to AZ so he didn't travel?! LOL
We have been getting estimates for painting the interior of the house. I'm tired of white walls and feel confident that we are here to stay ;-) So that is next on our list. Hopefully to have it down the last week of February.
It will be nice to have it done before my mom and Mike's parents come for their visit in March. I keep forgetting we are going to Atlanta in April! Maybe I'm just blocking out the travel part and waiting to think about it once we get a lot closer.
So here's the latest from now and then going back ;-)
We have decided to have Teagan's 1st Birthday Party on March 17th at 10am, yep St.Patty's Day! How poetic right?!
I have ordered (now that shouldn't be surprising) all her birthday supplies that have pink, princess, and 1 all over it!
A cute little tulle to go on her highchair, a Birthday girl shirt with cupcake tassles on the sleeves, a Princess Cupcake stand, and tons more! It will truly be a Princess Party! Now to work on the guest list.. boy we have so many great friends in AZ!
Caden started soccer this weekend and absolutely loves it! He at first said that's all he wants to play but then said he'd love to do both T-ball and Soccer.. Whew! I thought my whole Vintage Baseball theme for the boys room was going to be thrown out the window.. well I could save all the stuff for another room if we ever moved, NOT ANYTIME SOON!
Caden and I had a date yesterday and went to see Charolette's Web. When Charolette died Caden wanted to go home. He said he wasn't sad or scared, but I think maybe just confused? He understands what dying is to an extent, but maybe this filled in a few more blanks for him and now he understands mourning. It was a great movie and he wants to go back and see it 'tomorrow' as he says.
Riordan has just been such a joy lately. Gone more are his grumpy mornings, days, and nights, with an exception of a few and here are lots of giggling, communication!, and just a flirt. He is such a good boy and so helpful and concerned when it comes to his brother and sister. We can rationalize a lot more with him too. It's so great to be at this stage. Seems we were at the tantrum stage for so long. Now don't get me wrong, we still have thoughs, but not for lack of understanding, but because he's not getting what he wants. Easy to deal with I guess when I know why it is he's screaming as loud as he can and throwing knives with his eyes at me.
We interviewed a sitter on Saturday, Kate. She is awesome! We are so excited to have someone to rely on again. We miss our Amy and Kelly. But life takes on a new role with a wonderful new job and new baby!! Completely understandable. I keep saying we have great fortune with our sitters, now if we can just hold onto one for a while ;-) Kate just got married last July, lives close by, is in nursing school, and just an intelligent, beautiful woman and we feel so great leaving her with the zoo. She runs the nursery at her church, so I'm sure she can handle our three... Caden and Riordan were all over her. Yes Riordan! I know see?! he's moving out of that phase! Caden is counting the sleeps til we see her again!
We are going to Chris Tomlin this Friday night in downtown Phoenix. She's going to keep the children then. Yay!
Mike is out of town to Texas on Thursday and Friday, again Monday and Tuesday to New Mexico, and then again the 9th-14th in February to Boca Raton, FL. I couldn't have found her faster!
And what is up with all this traveling?! I thought we moved to AZ so he didn't travel?! LOL
We have been getting estimates for painting the interior of the house. I'm tired of white walls and feel confident that we are here to stay ;-) So that is next on our list. Hopefully to have it down the last week of February.
It will be nice to have it done before my mom and Mike's parents come for their visit in March. I keep forgetting we are going to Atlanta in April! Maybe I'm just blocking out the travel part and waiting to think about it once we get a lot closer.
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
I wish there was more time in the day
Don't we all right?
I can't do hardly half the 'down time' things I enjoy so much due to taking care of the children and the house.
I find myself MUCH less on the computer and MUCH more doing laundry, dishes, or simply cleaning up after Riordan who dumps everything including food, drink, whatever he can get his hands on.
Teagan has self weened herself last week. It was a hard couple of days missing that bonding time, but she has put on a few pounds now that she is fully on formula. Nice and healthy, plus she eats us out of house and home! I thought Riordan was a garbage disposal but she out does him by a mile! She is crawling around so fast, but still the army crawl. Likes to pull herself up in the crib, but can't seem to get a handle anywhere else. Completely on table foods for a month now, dispises mushy baby food. Still gets up two to three times a night. But I've increased her ounces and it seems to be one or two times a night with Mike gone.
Mike is in NYC right now, so he normally helps and does most the dishes and laundry, sorry Mike for domesticating you! :-)
Riordan is potty training by his own decision. I have had seats and stools ready to go in both bathrooms and last week we were eating lunch and I off handedly asked him if he'd like to go potty and he said 'Yep!' So off we went! Nothing happened on that trip, but for Mike he went "ewww" in the potty that night!! He was so proud! He hadn't visited it since then, but last night getting out of the bath he was doing a dance. Caden said he needs to go potty! I asked him and he said Yep! Ran for the potty and went pee pee in it! I know the little things right? I thought for sure though he'd be more like 2 1/2 before he thought of attempting it. So I reward him with Bob the Builder Pull ups and a treat. He is talking up a storm! But does he have the typical terrible two's! He loves to screech as loud as he can.
He had his first dentist appointment yesterday. No cavities! However, he didn't really want to be in the chair, so we had him sitting towards me, and then he layed back with his head in Dr. Welch's lap. A little prying and crying but we were able to see in there and then after barely two minutes he was done. He wanted to play after the appointment and I knew it was going to be a fight. So for five minutes we played and then I tried to get him to leave on his own. Nope he wanted to stay. So I warned those within earshot, that he was going to scream. He didn't fail me and I still can't hear in my left ear.
He also was throwing tantrum after tantrum at Storytime on Monday at the Library. I can't do that again without Mike until Teagan is much older. Just too much to handle, thankfully my girls we there though to hold her while RIordan had his many moments. But he's into cuddling now. He loves to pat your back when giving a hug and gives out kisses when you least expect it. He steals all my mom friends hearts with his bashful yet playful grin. Can't blame them!
Caden begins soccer soon! A nice break from sports and this time we are parents with a child. Not coaching or team mom. It's only 6 weeks long and begins on the 20th. He is reading Bob Books and really can read a lot of words! It helps now that they are learning to read at school as well. He is so impressive. He brought home a worksheet where he wrote 'turtle'! He just turned 4! We register for Kindersteps in February which is Kindergarten but he won't move onto 1st grade even if the teacher thinks he's ready. I would rather him be an older student, even though Mike and I were 17 when we graduated from High School. Plus keeping him at the age group he's intended to be in will keep him with his friends. Caden is my helper and I consider him a master at the internet, as long as it's Noggin, Nick Jr, or Disney ;-)
Mike and I will be beginning a new study at church called Life 360. It will be every Sunday and Wednesday at the church until the first weekend of March. We are really looking forward to it.
I have been doing a lot of home decorating and Mike has been doing home improvements for us! Yep you read that right! He changed out our light in our breakfast nook, and will soon be hanging new lights in both the foyer and foyer to the master bedroom. We want to get the interior painted next. So next I need to set up appts for estimates. I'm so thankful that we can continue on making our house a home. It just helps with our appreciation that much more and I find that I work harder to keep it clean as possible. I'm also EXTREMELY thankful for my Norma! She comes every other week and really gets the surface clean and I can keep up better. She is just so great and the children adore her!!
We have our friends, the Messners, coming over for dinner this Saturday! That is going to be so great. They have three as well, all boys! We both have Cadens that same age and our babies are same age pretty much too, 3 months apart for both sets. They have an older son who is 8, while we have our little wonderful two's Riordan ;-) They play together so nicely!
So I'm off to look for shot cards so I can get them to Dr. Sudha's office to be updated for school. I'm going to try and get Riordan in a preschool this year as well. Caden will be every day, so that should give Teagie and I two days a week to have girl time.
I can't do hardly half the 'down time' things I enjoy so much due to taking care of the children and the house.
I find myself MUCH less on the computer and MUCH more doing laundry, dishes, or simply cleaning up after Riordan who dumps everything including food, drink, whatever he can get his hands on.
Teagan has self weened herself last week. It was a hard couple of days missing that bonding time, but she has put on a few pounds now that she is fully on formula. Nice and healthy, plus she eats us out of house and home! I thought Riordan was a garbage disposal but she out does him by a mile! She is crawling around so fast, but still the army crawl. Likes to pull herself up in the crib, but can't seem to get a handle anywhere else. Completely on table foods for a month now, dispises mushy baby food. Still gets up two to three times a night. But I've increased her ounces and it seems to be one or two times a night with Mike gone.
Mike is in NYC right now, so he normally helps and does most the dishes and laundry, sorry Mike for domesticating you! :-)
Riordan is potty training by his own decision. I have had seats and stools ready to go in both bathrooms and last week we were eating lunch and I off handedly asked him if he'd like to go potty and he said 'Yep!' So off we went! Nothing happened on that trip, but for Mike he went "ewww" in the potty that night!! He was so proud! He hadn't visited it since then, but last night getting out of the bath he was doing a dance. Caden said he needs to go potty! I asked him and he said Yep! Ran for the potty and went pee pee in it! I know the little things right? I thought for sure though he'd be more like 2 1/2 before he thought of attempting it. So I reward him with Bob the Builder Pull ups and a treat. He is talking up a storm! But does he have the typical terrible two's! He loves to screech as loud as he can.
He had his first dentist appointment yesterday. No cavities! However, he didn't really want to be in the chair, so we had him sitting towards me, and then he layed back with his head in Dr. Welch's lap. A little prying and crying but we were able to see in there and then after barely two minutes he was done. He wanted to play after the appointment and I knew it was going to be a fight. So for five minutes we played and then I tried to get him to leave on his own. Nope he wanted to stay. So I warned those within earshot, that he was going to scream. He didn't fail me and I still can't hear in my left ear.
He also was throwing tantrum after tantrum at Storytime on Monday at the Library. I can't do that again without Mike until Teagan is much older. Just too much to handle, thankfully my girls we there though to hold her while RIordan had his many moments. But he's into cuddling now. He loves to pat your back when giving a hug and gives out kisses when you least expect it. He steals all my mom friends hearts with his bashful yet playful grin. Can't blame them!
Caden begins soccer soon! A nice break from sports and this time we are parents with a child. Not coaching or team mom. It's only 6 weeks long and begins on the 20th. He is reading Bob Books and really can read a lot of words! It helps now that they are learning to read at school as well. He is so impressive. He brought home a worksheet where he wrote 'turtle'! He just turned 4! We register for Kindersteps in February which is Kindergarten but he won't move onto 1st grade even if the teacher thinks he's ready. I would rather him be an older student, even though Mike and I were 17 when we graduated from High School. Plus keeping him at the age group he's intended to be in will keep him with his friends. Caden is my helper and I consider him a master at the internet, as long as it's Noggin, Nick Jr, or Disney ;-)
Mike and I will be beginning a new study at church called Life 360. It will be every Sunday and Wednesday at the church until the first weekend of March. We are really looking forward to it.
I have been doing a lot of home decorating and Mike has been doing home improvements for us! Yep you read that right! He changed out our light in our breakfast nook, and will soon be hanging new lights in both the foyer and foyer to the master bedroom. We want to get the interior painted next. So next I need to set up appts for estimates. I'm so thankful that we can continue on making our house a home. It just helps with our appreciation that much more and I find that I work harder to keep it clean as possible. I'm also EXTREMELY thankful for my Norma! She comes every other week and really gets the surface clean and I can keep up better. She is just so great and the children adore her!!
We have our friends, the Messners, coming over for dinner this Saturday! That is going to be so great. They have three as well, all boys! We both have Cadens that same age and our babies are same age pretty much too, 3 months apart for both sets. They have an older son who is 8, while we have our little wonderful two's Riordan ;-) They play together so nicely!
So I'm off to look for shot cards so I can get them to Dr. Sudha's office to be updated for school. I'm going to try and get Riordan in a preschool this year as well. Caden will be every day, so that should give Teagie and I two days a week to have girl time.
Thursday, January 04, 2007
We are coming back and more thoughts
We are so excited! We are going back to Atlanta in April, so if you didn't get a chance to see us here it is again!
I can't wait to see my dad again!! He is so excited too!
The boys don't know yet and won't until we get closer to the date... It would be all that we hear about!
We are doing the same flight into Birmingham, 3 hours is about all we can handle with three babes 4 and under,
and then driving through the night to our hotel in Kennesaw, since we will still be on AZ time. Lots of coffee and an early afternoon nap will do us just right ;-) I hope!
Nothing on the agenda yet, but I'm sure something will come up that we will just have to see...
When the children are older we will do Boston again. We just can't imagine what it would be like on a 5 and 6 hour flight with them right now. Plus imagine the poor people around us!
Teagan is getting her own seat this time, so hopefully she will go to sleep and not cry half the flight.
We are off for bike riding today at Caden's friend's home. They live in a cul du sac which has only 4 homes in it, so it will be much safer than most places around here ... Then back home for naps and I'm going to the movies tonite with some girlfriends.
I have been in house decorating mode finally. I feel safe that we are moving any time soon, so I've been accessorizing and I got a new dresser and bookcase for the boys room. Doing a vintage baseball theme in there. Next up, painting! Going to start with estimates next week.
I can't wait to see my dad again!! He is so excited too!
The boys don't know yet and won't until we get closer to the date... It would be all that we hear about!
We are doing the same flight into Birmingham, 3 hours is about all we can handle with three babes 4 and under,
and then driving through the night to our hotel in Kennesaw, since we will still be on AZ time. Lots of coffee and an early afternoon nap will do us just right ;-) I hope!
Nothing on the agenda yet, but I'm sure something will come up that we will just have to see...
When the children are older we will do Boston again. We just can't imagine what it would be like on a 5 and 6 hour flight with them right now. Plus imagine the poor people around us!
Teagan is getting her own seat this time, so hopefully she will go to sleep and not cry half the flight.
We are off for bike riding today at Caden's friend's home. They live in a cul du sac which has only 4 homes in it, so it will be much safer than most places around here ... Then back home for naps and I'm going to the movies tonite with some girlfriends.
I have been in house decorating mode finally. I feel safe that we are moving any time soon, so I've been accessorizing and I got a new dresser and bookcase for the boys room. Doing a vintage baseball theme in there. Next up, painting! Going to start with estimates next week.
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