Yesterday was eventful for the boys. I got a call around 11 am from Joseph's school. They said that he got bit by a little boy at school on his shoulder. It was through his shirt, but they said the top layer of skin was definitely taken off. They said they cleaned it with water and put ice on it and tried to calm Joseph down. Apparently he was cranky all morning and he wasn't very happy when the kid bit him. By the time I talked to his teacher she said they were doing art projects and were about to eat lunch, both things that Joseph likes to do, so he wasn't crying anymore. They said if he started acting unhappy again they would call me. They didn't call and when I picked him up he was perfectly happy. He has teeth marks on his shoulder and this morning the area around the bite is bruising up, but it doesn't seem to be bothering him.
I remember a few years ago when Samuel bit the little girl at his school and the little girl's mom was a real bitch to me about it. Now the tables were turned and I am the mom of the kid being bit and I still can't believe the reaction of that mom. Kids will be kids. There is only so much you can control. No one can anticipate when a kid is going to bite unless they do it all the time, which is a whole other issue. Anyway, this incident made me think back to when Samuel bit that little girl and I still think I handled it well then and would do the same things now.
Also yesterday I took Samuel to the gym in the morning to try to get a workout in and get this baby out. It was an interesting gym experience all around. I was on a machine for about 10 minutes when this old man got onto the the machine right next to me. I had my ear phones on listening to the TV and all of the sudden I heard him belching. It was so loud and disgusting and it didn't stop. He belched at least every 5 minutes and I was getting sick to my stomach. Then another lady got on the machine on the other side of me. Her phone rang and then she just talked and talked the entire time. It was a very annoying 20 more minutes of working out. I think the belching was absolutely more disgusting then the talking on the phone. I could have handled that fine, but my goodness this guy seriously had a problem.
So after that experience, I showered and then went to pick Samuel up at the child care. I walked in and he had a huge scratch on the right side of his face all the way from his right eye down to his mouth. It was definitely a fingernail that did it. Apparently a little girl he was playing with grabbed his face and scratched it. Samuel didn't seem to mind and said it didn't hurt, but he was just mad because the little girl didn't say she was sorry.
So that was the exciting day for the boys.
I forgot to mention on my last post about my last doctor's appointment. I made them examine me to see if anything was going on because Thursday night I had some extremely strong contractions and I was hoping that it did something. I am 2 centimeters dilated, finally. They couldn't feel the baby's head at all, which means it is really high up still. That doesn't really mean anything to me though because Joseph never dropped until I was in active labor. He wasn't low at all, but when he was ready to come out he just flew out. I have been feeling more pressure in my pelvic area, but my contractions haven't been bad at all lately. I have been walking like crazy, but nothing seems to do anything. Dave wants this baby to come on the 1st of October, which is Saturday, I hope it happens!! 10 more days!
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Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
A little free time
Today will be my first day since both Samuel and Joseph started school that I will have a completely empty and free of commitment house for two hours. I did not plan anything from 12:45 until 2:45 today. Normally I have appointments or I plan to run errands while they are both gone, but today I decided that I am going to do whatever I feel like doing. Maybe I will go for a walk and then take a bath or read a book. I have no idea, but I am pretty excited for complete quiet time.
Samuel and I are going to run errands this morning after I take Joseph to school and then I plan to take him to lunch, drop him off and have some freedom.
I am getting pretty tired lately. I get worn out really quickly and by the end of the day I just don't function well. The boys have been pretty good lately, making nighttime much easier to manage. The baby is also slowing down in the middle of the night. I am getting about 3 hours of sleep at a time without having to go pee or be kicked to death. Last night before I went to bed I think the baby was practicing karate or something. It was going nuts. It finally calmed down around 10:30 and I was able to sleep until 1:30. I felt so refreshed.
George seems to be feeling a little bit better. She is still eating grass and isn't her normal spunky self, but I can tell she feels a little bit better. Tomorrow I am taking her to the vet, so we will see what they say.
Last night I was home alone with the kids because Dave had to go to a baseball game for work. We were relaxing on the couch and I told Samuel that I loved him. I asked him if he knew how much I loved him. He used to always say "sooo much" and hold his arms out wide. Last night he looked at me rolled his eyes and gave a huge sigh. My little boy is growing up and is already annoyed at me. It was like I had a peak into the future. I know I will be seeing a lot of that eye rolling and I know I will be getting looks like I am a complete idiot. So many things to look forward to.
On another note, when I was reading a book to Joseph last night before I put him to bed he counted from 1 to 12 all by himself. I knew he was pretty good at counting to ten, but I had no idea he could count to 12. It was pretty exciting. Then, before I put Samuel to bed we turned on his night light turtle that put stars on the ceiling and he started to count all the stars in Spanish from 1 to 12. It was pretty cool. Now that he is starting Spanish school again, he will randomly say things in Spanish. I am slowly learning what everything means. The other night he brought me half of his snack and just said "No mas". It is really cool to hear him speaking and understanding another language at such a young age.
I am off to get the boys ready to leave. Have a great Wednesday!
Samuel and I are going to run errands this morning after I take Joseph to school and then I plan to take him to lunch, drop him off and have some freedom.
I am getting pretty tired lately. I get worn out really quickly and by the end of the day I just don't function well. The boys have been pretty good lately, making nighttime much easier to manage. The baby is also slowing down in the middle of the night. I am getting about 3 hours of sleep at a time without having to go pee or be kicked to death. Last night before I went to bed I think the baby was practicing karate or something. It was going nuts. It finally calmed down around 10:30 and I was able to sleep until 1:30. I felt so refreshed.
George seems to be feeling a little bit better. She is still eating grass and isn't her normal spunky self, but I can tell she feels a little bit better. Tomorrow I am taking her to the vet, so we will see what they say.
Last night I was home alone with the kids because Dave had to go to a baseball game for work. We were relaxing on the couch and I told Samuel that I loved him. I asked him if he knew how much I loved him. He used to always say "sooo much" and hold his arms out wide. Last night he looked at me rolled his eyes and gave a huge sigh. My little boy is growing up and is already annoyed at me. It was like I had a peak into the future. I know I will be seeing a lot of that eye rolling and I know I will be getting looks like I am a complete idiot. So many things to look forward to.
On another note, when I was reading a book to Joseph last night before I put him to bed he counted from 1 to 12 all by himself. I knew he was pretty good at counting to ten, but I had no idea he could count to 12. It was pretty exciting. Then, before I put Samuel to bed we turned on his night light turtle that put stars on the ceiling and he started to count all the stars in Spanish from 1 to 12. It was pretty cool. Now that he is starting Spanish school again, he will randomly say things in Spanish. I am slowly learning what everything means. The other night he brought me half of his snack and just said "No mas". It is really cool to hear him speaking and understanding another language at such a young age.
I am off to get the boys ready to leave. Have a great Wednesday!
Monday, September 19, 2011
Another week
As I mentioned before we had a pretty busy weekend. We went to Yo Gabba Gabba on Saturday afternoon and it was actually a ton of fun. The boys loved it and it was really entertaining. The Fox Theatre was packed with parents and kids.
We were planning to go to the Balloon Race at Forest Park after but it was so busy and Joseph passed out in the car on the way there. So we drove around a little and went to an early dinner.
So far no sign of the baby coming. I think I may start working out a little this week and see if I can get things moving.
Of course things can't always go completely smoothly. I am taking George in to the vet on Thursday morning. She hasn't been feeling well. Starting this past Thursday, she just hasn't been herself. She has been throwing up and having pooping issues. I took her to doggie day care on Friday because we thought she needed some activity. When Dave picked her up the day care lady said that George wasn't being herself during the day. She was acting really tired and wanted them to pet her a lot. Not only has she been acting funny, but Dave felt a lump under her rib cage. We are kind of freaked out about her getting sick. We are trying not to talk about it or think about it because it makes us too sad. She is 8 years old and I feel like she is just too young to be having issues. I don't want her to be in pain, so I want them to check her out and make her better.
Here are some pictures from this last week:
Last Wednesday I went to pick Joseph up from school. He goes from 9 until 3. They normally put them down for naps at 12:30 pm. Joseph isn't much of a sleeper, but he always takes a good nap at school. They said that he was completely worn out on Wednesday. That was no joke. When I came at 3 to pick him up he was still asleep on his cot. I always wondered what he looked like sleeping on the cot at school. He was so passed out. The lights were all on, everyone was talking and kids were playing in the room. The teachers said that the kids even went by him and were playing and he still didn't wake up. He looked so cute and peaceful, I didn't want to wake him up either, but I had too. I snapped some pictures of him sleeping though:
Joseph is crazy about wearing whatever Samuel wears. He wanted to put on Samuel jacket and he looked so cute. I was trying to take a picture, but he was mad because he wanted my phone. He still looks pretty cute.
Here we are at Yo Gabba Gabba. The boys were so happy to be there, but they didn't want to have anything to do with Dave and me. They were happy as long as we weren't trying to take pictures with them.
We were planning to go to the Balloon Race at Forest Park after but it was so busy and Joseph passed out in the car on the way there. So we drove around a little and went to an early dinner.
So far no sign of the baby coming. I think I may start working out a little this week and see if I can get things moving.
Of course things can't always go completely smoothly. I am taking George in to the vet on Thursday morning. She hasn't been feeling well. Starting this past Thursday, she just hasn't been herself. She has been throwing up and having pooping issues. I took her to doggie day care on Friday because we thought she needed some activity. When Dave picked her up the day care lady said that George wasn't being herself during the day. She was acting really tired and wanted them to pet her a lot. Not only has she been acting funny, but Dave felt a lump under her rib cage. We are kind of freaked out about her getting sick. We are trying not to talk about it or think about it because it makes us too sad. She is 8 years old and I feel like she is just too young to be having issues. I don't want her to be in pain, so I want them to check her out and make her better.
Here are some pictures from this last week:
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| Samuel was obsessed with wearing my rain boots. He was walking all around the house. They were huge obviously. |
Last Wednesday I went to pick Joseph up from school. He goes from 9 until 3. They normally put them down for naps at 12:30 pm. Joseph isn't much of a sleeper, but he always takes a good nap at school. They said that he was completely worn out on Wednesday. That was no joke. When I came at 3 to pick him up he was still asleep on his cot. I always wondered what he looked like sleeping on the cot at school. He was so passed out. The lights were all on, everyone was talking and kids were playing in the room. The teachers said that the kids even went by him and were playing and he still didn't wake up. He looked so cute and peaceful, I didn't want to wake him up either, but I had too. I snapped some pictures of him sleeping though:
Joseph is crazy about wearing whatever Samuel wears. He wanted to put on Samuel jacket and he looked so cute. I was trying to take a picture, but he was mad because he wanted my phone. He still looks pretty cute.
Here we are at Yo Gabba Gabba. The boys were so happy to be there, but they didn't want to have anything to do with Dave and me. They were happy as long as we weren't trying to take pictures with them.
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| Happy Boys! |
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| Not so happy to be getting his picture taken with Dad. |
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| Samuel is down right pissed to be taking a picture with me. This is just too funny. I love his face. |
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| Sunday morning all the boys were having cereal. It was so cute. Joseph was clearly happy to be making a huge mess. |
Friday, September 16, 2011
37 weeks and counting
Another week and I'm still pregnant. Thankfully I am full term now, so anytime now that I go into labor I would be happy. Unfortunately I don't think it will be soon. I had my doctor's appointment on Wednesday. Nothing new is happening. My contractions have actually started to slow down a little bit, but at night the intensity of the contractions are much stronger. I am feeling more pressure in my pelvic area too. Instead of feeling like I am going to go early, I am starting to feel like this baby might be staying in longer. I am measuring 35 weeks at this point. I asked my doctor what we were going to do if I get to my due date. She said if my cervix has not changed and I am not dilated, then she wants to wait a while. Every appointment that I go in gets a little more discouraging. I was really hoping to start getting things moving, but now it looks like we aren't going to do anything at all.
For a few weeks now I have gotten no sleep at night. The baby normally wakes up at night and kicks like crazy. However, the past two nights I am getting at least 3 hours of sleep at a time or longer. I am not being kicked or having to go pee. It feels so nice to get a few hours of continuous sleep. The boys slept until 7 am this morning, which was absolutely wonderful. I woke up and got to just relax in bed for a while before having to get them.
I can't believe we are going to have another baby soon. I have been saying from the beginning that I think this is a boy. But yesterday when I was driving around all of the sudden I got a really strange feeling I was having a girl. It kind of freaked me out a little. I would say now I am 99% sure I am having a boy. I am preparing for the possibility of a girl.
For those of you with kids, what was the heart rate of your baby? Both of my boys had heart rates in the 130-140's. This baby has been consistently in the 140's. That is another reason I think it is a boy, but I am just wondering what other people's experiences have been. I heard higher heart rates are girls, but I am not sure how true that is.
I am off to read dinosaur books to the boys. Joseph is completely obsessed with dinosaurs and unfortunately Thomas the Train. He has only seen one Thomas episode that was on TV and that got him completely hooked.
We have a very busy weekend planned. Samuel and Joseph start soccer on Saturday morning. We are going to see Yo Gabba Gabba Saturday afternoon at 2 pm and then there is the Great Hot Air Balloon Race in Forrest Park Saturday evening. Then we have a birthday party on Sunday late morning. I am sure the boys are going to be an exhausted mess by the end of the weekend. Lots to do.
For a few weeks now I have gotten no sleep at night. The baby normally wakes up at night and kicks like crazy. However, the past two nights I am getting at least 3 hours of sleep at a time or longer. I am not being kicked or having to go pee. It feels so nice to get a few hours of continuous sleep. The boys slept until 7 am this morning, which was absolutely wonderful. I woke up and got to just relax in bed for a while before having to get them.
I can't believe we are going to have another baby soon. I have been saying from the beginning that I think this is a boy. But yesterday when I was driving around all of the sudden I got a really strange feeling I was having a girl. It kind of freaked me out a little. I would say now I am 99% sure I am having a boy. I am preparing for the possibility of a girl.
For those of you with kids, what was the heart rate of your baby? Both of my boys had heart rates in the 130-140's. This baby has been consistently in the 140's. That is another reason I think it is a boy, but I am just wondering what other people's experiences have been. I heard higher heart rates are girls, but I am not sure how true that is.
I am off to read dinosaur books to the boys. Joseph is completely obsessed with dinosaurs and unfortunately Thomas the Train. He has only seen one Thomas episode that was on TV and that got him completely hooked.
We have a very busy weekend planned. Samuel and Joseph start soccer on Saturday morning. We are going to see Yo Gabba Gabba Saturday afternoon at 2 pm and then there is the Great Hot Air Balloon Race in Forrest Park Saturday evening. Then we have a birthday party on Sunday late morning. I am sure the boys are going to be an exhausted mess by the end of the weekend. Lots to do.
Monday, September 12, 2011
Picture time
I haven't been very good at posting pictures. I finally downloaded them from my camera and phone. Here are some updated pictures.
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| Joseph's first day of pre-school. He had no idea what to expect. |
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| Another first day of school picture |
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| Here is Samuel rocking out. |
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| Samuel's first day of school. |
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| I caught him rolling his eyes at me because he thought it was ridiculous that I was taking so many pictures of him before school. |
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| One of your only pictures of me pregnant. Samuel took this picture. I am 35 weeks pregnant here. |
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| Samuel in his smock ready for school. |
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| Giving Joseph a big hug before he left. Joseph had a very hard time dropping Samuel off. He cried a lot. Poor guy missed his brother. |
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| One of Samuel's best friends at school. They were so excited to see each other. |
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| Ready for the first Michigan game of the season. |
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| Samuel was ready too! |
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| Samuel dressed up as a pirate. |
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| Joseph trying to be a pirate too. |
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| Pink Eye. He looks terrible. His eye was so swollen. |
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| Another pink eye picture. It is almost all gone now. Hopefully tomorrow if he has no redness, he can go back to school. It is just slightly blood shot today. |
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Time is flying
I can't believe the week is over. It went by really quickly. Samuel had his first week of school. He survived and I survived. I was so excited for him to go to school and I would get a break in the afternoons, but the truth is, I missed him. Having school in the afternoons is really wearing him out. Over the summer he started to cut out afternoon naps, but he usually just relaxed and played quietly at home. Now he is super busy in the afternoons, so he comes home starving and exhausted. Bedtime is at 7:30 now and not much later. It makes for an earlier night for us, which is nice for Dave and I to have a little bit more time together.
School was a bit of an adjustment for Samuel, more then just being worn out. The first two days he got put in time out by his teacher because he wouldn't stop talking while she was talking. When she told him not to talk he would just ignore her. We had talks all week about not talking while the teacher was talking because he was not learning and he was preventing other students from learning too. By Friday, he said he didn't talk at all and didn't get in trouble. His teacher confirmed. So in one week he made progress. I remember getting in trouble a lot in pre-school and kindergarten for talking too much. Samuel was just so excited to see his friends from last year and he barely ever stops talking at home, so I am sure she couldn't get him to be quiet. Hopefully next week will be even better.
That is if he makes it to school next week. He woke up this morning with a very swollen red and blood shot eye. He was complaining that it hurt, but there was no crust or yucky stuff coming out of his eye. I wasn't sure if he had pink eye or what. I was worried he had an eye injury or something else was wrong. I called the doctor and we got him in around 8:30 this morning. Sure enough he has pink eye. It looks miserable. Now both eyes are getting red and gross. The doctor said it looked really contagious. I washed all the sheets and blankets and I am trying to keep Joseph away from Samuel, but that isn't working so well. Hopefully the rest of us don't get it. We have to put drops in his eyes and he can't go back to school until his eyes clear up. This is such a pain. I have never gotten pink eye, so I have no idea what it is like or how long it lasts. Hopefully not too long. Unfortunately now we are stuck at home all weekend. Two weekends stuck at home. I am going a little stir crazy.
Last update, I had a doctor's appointment this past Wednesday. I lost 2 pounds in a week and a half, which they said is no big deal right now because the weather got much cooler and some people at the end of the pregnancy lose weight. I'm not too unhappy. I am not doing anything differently except for eating a TON of fruit. I am craving every fruit possible. It is the only thing that sounds good lately. Not a bad thing to crave. I have gained 29 pounds so far. For a little while I was worried about gaining as much as I did with Samuel (48 pounds), but now I know that is impossible. 4 more weeks until my due date.
I was hoping that at 37 weeks the doctor would start the natural induction process, but things have changed a little bit. I am starting to measure a little bit smaller then my actual week. So when I went in on Wednesday I was 35 and a half weeks and I was measuring about 34 weeks. For the last few visits I started measuring smaller. There was a time when I was measuring a week or two bigger, but I guess the baby had a huge growth spurt at that time. Anyway, they aren't worried because this baby is an absolute wild child. It doesn't stop moving, it kicks like crazy and the heart rate hasn't changed at all. I have even had several contractions while at the doctor's office and they listen to the heartbeat throughout the entire contraction and the baby is handling them fine. My contractions are getting stronger all the time, but nothing is happening. I have barely dilated at all. The doctor doesn't want to do anything with this pregnancy. She wants to just see what happens. At my next appointment I am going to ask her how long she is going to let me go. I have ZERO desire to go over my due date, but I guess we will see.
So that is the update with the new baby.
I am trying to enjoy the weekend stuck at home again. I guess we will be watching lots of movies.
School was a bit of an adjustment for Samuel, more then just being worn out. The first two days he got put in time out by his teacher because he wouldn't stop talking while she was talking. When she told him not to talk he would just ignore her. We had talks all week about not talking while the teacher was talking because he was not learning and he was preventing other students from learning too. By Friday, he said he didn't talk at all and didn't get in trouble. His teacher confirmed. So in one week he made progress. I remember getting in trouble a lot in pre-school and kindergarten for talking too much. Samuel was just so excited to see his friends from last year and he barely ever stops talking at home, so I am sure she couldn't get him to be quiet. Hopefully next week will be even better.
That is if he makes it to school next week. He woke up this morning with a very swollen red and blood shot eye. He was complaining that it hurt, but there was no crust or yucky stuff coming out of his eye. I wasn't sure if he had pink eye or what. I was worried he had an eye injury or something else was wrong. I called the doctor and we got him in around 8:30 this morning. Sure enough he has pink eye. It looks miserable. Now both eyes are getting red and gross. The doctor said it looked really contagious. I washed all the sheets and blankets and I am trying to keep Joseph away from Samuel, but that isn't working so well. Hopefully the rest of us don't get it. We have to put drops in his eyes and he can't go back to school until his eyes clear up. This is such a pain. I have never gotten pink eye, so I have no idea what it is like or how long it lasts. Hopefully not too long. Unfortunately now we are stuck at home all weekend. Two weekends stuck at home. I am going a little stir crazy.
Last update, I had a doctor's appointment this past Wednesday. I lost 2 pounds in a week and a half, which they said is no big deal right now because the weather got much cooler and some people at the end of the pregnancy lose weight. I'm not too unhappy. I am not doing anything differently except for eating a TON of fruit. I am craving every fruit possible. It is the only thing that sounds good lately. Not a bad thing to crave. I have gained 29 pounds so far. For a little while I was worried about gaining as much as I did with Samuel (48 pounds), but now I know that is impossible. 4 more weeks until my due date.
I was hoping that at 37 weeks the doctor would start the natural induction process, but things have changed a little bit. I am starting to measure a little bit smaller then my actual week. So when I went in on Wednesday I was 35 and a half weeks and I was measuring about 34 weeks. For the last few visits I started measuring smaller. There was a time when I was measuring a week or two bigger, but I guess the baby had a huge growth spurt at that time. Anyway, they aren't worried because this baby is an absolute wild child. It doesn't stop moving, it kicks like crazy and the heart rate hasn't changed at all. I have even had several contractions while at the doctor's office and they listen to the heartbeat throughout the entire contraction and the baby is handling them fine. My contractions are getting stronger all the time, but nothing is happening. I have barely dilated at all. The doctor doesn't want to do anything with this pregnancy. She wants to just see what happens. At my next appointment I am going to ask her how long she is going to let me go. I have ZERO desire to go over my due date, but I guess we will see.
So that is the update with the new baby.
I am trying to enjoy the weekend stuck at home again. I guess we will be watching lots of movies.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Labor Day Weekend and Samuel starting school
The weekend wasn't exactly what I had hoped and planned it to be. Friday night Dave and I had made reservations for dinner at the Ritz because he had bought an online deal which expires in October and we wanted to use it before the baby came. I hadn't been feeling great all day Friday and Dave ended up coming home an hour early from work. I was just feeling like I might be getting a cold or something.
Anyway we were having nice family time snuggled in our bed watching a little bit of TV before Dave and I started to get ready. Joseph jumped out of bed and then threw up twice. This is very uncharacteristic of Joseph. I think in his whole life he has only thrown up one or two other times and that was when he was eating rice cereal and ate too much too fast. Anyway, I was hoping that it was just a freak throw up and that he would be fine (this was about 4:30 pm). Dave took the boys to get smoothies and a little food for dinner. Our babysitter came over around 5 and we decided to try to go out to dinner. I told her to call me if Joseph threw up again and we could just come home.
At 5:45 I got a text message from her that Joseph threw up again. We had just ordered some drinks at that point, so we got our check, cancelled our reservations for dinner and went home. We got home at 6:15 and when we walked in our babysitter said Joseph had just thrown up again. Needless to say, I was looking forward to a relaxing evening out, but instead took care of Joseph, who was absolutely miserable. He continued to throw up until he fell asleep at around 8:30. He threw up one other time at around 10:30 and then was fine all night (other then just waking up a few times). When he woke up in the morning, he was acting perfectly fine. He wasn't really hungry all day, but he acted fine.
Saturday morning, Dave golfed and got home around 1 pm, then all the boys watched a little Michigan football. By Saturday night I was so exhausted from dealing with Joseph, getting no sleep Friday night and then having to deal with the kids all morning Saturday.
Sunday we ate at the Boathouse in Forrest Park and planned to go to the zoo, but there was a War Veterans Festival right next to the boathouse. They had some pretty cool old war replicas (boats, guns, cannons, etc.) We ended up staying there for about 45 minutes and then headed home. The boys both fell asleep in the car and we got a little bit of a break in the afternoon. That was when Dave started to not feel well. By Monday, Dave was sick. Joseph must have given him whatever he had. Dave had a fever and was miserable all day. We tried to keep the boys busy in the morning, then Dave laid down around 12:15 and slept all afternoon. I took the boys to the park in the afternoon and then the weekend ended.
Not exactly the exciting and relaxing weekend I was planning. The wonderful part about the weekend starting at Saturday evening was that the weather is absolutely amazing. It has been in the 70s and actually chilly in the morning. I am hoping the cooler weather will help with my swelling and uncomfortableness.
I am back to getting pretty much no sleep at night. This baby is up pretty much all night. Last night I thought it was going to kick its way out of my stomach. It kicked so hard and I really felt its entire foot and leg. It was pretty amazing. I finally feel asleep at 3:30 and then was up at 6:30 (Joseph was nice and slept in 30 minutes).
I am increasingly more uncomfortable at night. My back really hurts and like I said the baby is nuts at night. I am 35 and a half weeks. I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow. My contractions are getting significantly stronger. When I lay in bed at night they are actually approaching the somewhat painful point. It is all exciting and scary at the same time. I always get freaked out about labor right before it actually happens. The anticipation is so scary. I can't believe we will have another baby soon. I had a very vivid dream last night about the birth. I dreamed that it was a very fast labor and we just made it to the hospital. Somehow my mom and Dave's mom made it to the hospital for the birth. I was standing up to move to the bed and then I just pushed the baby out. I grabbed it and it was a boy. I am telling you that if this baby comes out a girl I am going to completely freak out. I am 100% convinced that it is a boy. I will be shocked if a little girl comes out.
Lastly, it is Samuel's first day of pre-school for the year. He is so excited and so am I. He can't wait. I will take a picture today when he is about to leave. He goes in the afternoons and I have to drop him off at 12:45.
Time to start the day.
Anyway we were having nice family time snuggled in our bed watching a little bit of TV before Dave and I started to get ready. Joseph jumped out of bed and then threw up twice. This is very uncharacteristic of Joseph. I think in his whole life he has only thrown up one or two other times and that was when he was eating rice cereal and ate too much too fast. Anyway, I was hoping that it was just a freak throw up and that he would be fine (this was about 4:30 pm). Dave took the boys to get smoothies and a little food for dinner. Our babysitter came over around 5 and we decided to try to go out to dinner. I told her to call me if Joseph threw up again and we could just come home.
At 5:45 I got a text message from her that Joseph threw up again. We had just ordered some drinks at that point, so we got our check, cancelled our reservations for dinner and went home. We got home at 6:15 and when we walked in our babysitter said Joseph had just thrown up again. Needless to say, I was looking forward to a relaxing evening out, but instead took care of Joseph, who was absolutely miserable. He continued to throw up until he fell asleep at around 8:30. He threw up one other time at around 10:30 and then was fine all night (other then just waking up a few times). When he woke up in the morning, he was acting perfectly fine. He wasn't really hungry all day, but he acted fine.
Saturday morning, Dave golfed and got home around 1 pm, then all the boys watched a little Michigan football. By Saturday night I was so exhausted from dealing with Joseph, getting no sleep Friday night and then having to deal with the kids all morning Saturday.
Sunday we ate at the Boathouse in Forrest Park and planned to go to the zoo, but there was a War Veterans Festival right next to the boathouse. They had some pretty cool old war replicas (boats, guns, cannons, etc.) We ended up staying there for about 45 minutes and then headed home. The boys both fell asleep in the car and we got a little bit of a break in the afternoon. That was when Dave started to not feel well. By Monday, Dave was sick. Joseph must have given him whatever he had. Dave had a fever and was miserable all day. We tried to keep the boys busy in the morning, then Dave laid down around 12:15 and slept all afternoon. I took the boys to the park in the afternoon and then the weekend ended.
Not exactly the exciting and relaxing weekend I was planning. The wonderful part about the weekend starting at Saturday evening was that the weather is absolutely amazing. It has been in the 70s and actually chilly in the morning. I am hoping the cooler weather will help with my swelling and uncomfortableness.
I am back to getting pretty much no sleep at night. This baby is up pretty much all night. Last night I thought it was going to kick its way out of my stomach. It kicked so hard and I really felt its entire foot and leg. It was pretty amazing. I finally feel asleep at 3:30 and then was up at 6:30 (Joseph was nice and slept in 30 minutes).
I am increasingly more uncomfortable at night. My back really hurts and like I said the baby is nuts at night. I am 35 and a half weeks. I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow. My contractions are getting significantly stronger. When I lay in bed at night they are actually approaching the somewhat painful point. It is all exciting and scary at the same time. I always get freaked out about labor right before it actually happens. The anticipation is so scary. I can't believe we will have another baby soon. I had a very vivid dream last night about the birth. I dreamed that it was a very fast labor and we just made it to the hospital. Somehow my mom and Dave's mom made it to the hospital for the birth. I was standing up to move to the bed and then I just pushed the baby out. I grabbed it and it was a boy. I am telling you that if this baby comes out a girl I am going to completely freak out. I am 100% convinced that it is a boy. I will be shocked if a little girl comes out.
Lastly, it is Samuel's first day of pre-school for the year. He is so excited and so am I. He can't wait. I will take a picture today when he is about to leave. He goes in the afternoons and I have to drop him off at 12:45.
Time to start the day.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Getting prepared
I haven't been sleeping at all the last few nights. Last night I was so comfortable on all my pillows, but the baby was super super active. It was kicking like crazy and the foot finally reached my ribs. It was kicking and kicking way up in my rib cage and that freaks me out because I think there might be a possibility that it could crack a rib. Samuel kicked super hard too when I was pregnant with him and now this baby I feel like is just as strong. I finally fell asleep around 4 am and then Joseph was up at 6:15. Needless to say, I am very tired today.
Joseph is off to school today, which will be a nice break. Samuel has his pre-school open house this morning. We get to meet his new teachers. He is so excited and it makes me happy to know that he is really excited to start school again. He told me today that he is ready to start counting in Spanish again. He is also really mad that today I have to stay. He wants me to drop him off and then pick him up later.
Hopefully Samuel will take a nap this afternoon. Joseph has started a new thing in the morning. When he wakes up and goes out of his room, he runs to Samuel's room and yells "Samuel, wake up!" I tired to get him to be quiet this morning (since I finally got him up around 6:30), but he was yelling for Samuel and therefore woke Samuel up. It is really cute to see both boys in the morning together. They always give each other a really big hug and kiss. Too bad it doesn't happen around 7 or 7:30 in the morning. I am not asking for much. I would love it if they slept in even later, but 7 would be great for me.
Yesterday I was so excited to make a roast in the crock pot. We don't eat that much beef around here and I was looking forward to having a nice roast with potatoes and carrots. I got everything ready in the morning and the house smelled so good all day. Dave got home from work and took the beef out and started cutting it up. There were a few pieces that had a good amount of fat in it, so we threw the two pieces to George for a little snack. Within about two minutes George was puking all over the floor.
Dave and I looked at each other and we both had the same feeling. We weren't about to eat that beef if it made George puke immediately after eating it. We threw everything in the trash. I was so grossed out it was hard to even have an appetite. I made a quick dinner of spinach salad with tomatoes, garbanzo beans, almonds and fresh goat cheese and a grilled sandwich with Manchego cheese, tomatoes and provel cheese. It ended up being a really good dinner, just not what I intended.
Today the goal is to relax and get more stuff done around the house.
Joseph is off to school today, which will be a nice break. Samuel has his pre-school open house this morning. We get to meet his new teachers. He is so excited and it makes me happy to know that he is really excited to start school again. He told me today that he is ready to start counting in Spanish again. He is also really mad that today I have to stay. He wants me to drop him off and then pick him up later.
Hopefully Samuel will take a nap this afternoon. Joseph has started a new thing in the morning. When he wakes up and goes out of his room, he runs to Samuel's room and yells "Samuel, wake up!" I tired to get him to be quiet this morning (since I finally got him up around 6:30), but he was yelling for Samuel and therefore woke Samuel up. It is really cute to see both boys in the morning together. They always give each other a really big hug and kiss. Too bad it doesn't happen around 7 or 7:30 in the morning. I am not asking for much. I would love it if they slept in even later, but 7 would be great for me.
Yesterday I was so excited to make a roast in the crock pot. We don't eat that much beef around here and I was looking forward to having a nice roast with potatoes and carrots. I got everything ready in the morning and the house smelled so good all day. Dave got home from work and took the beef out and started cutting it up. There were a few pieces that had a good amount of fat in it, so we threw the two pieces to George for a little snack. Within about two minutes George was puking all over the floor.
Dave and I looked at each other and we both had the same feeling. We weren't about to eat that beef if it made George puke immediately after eating it. We threw everything in the trash. I was so grossed out it was hard to even have an appetite. I made a quick dinner of spinach salad with tomatoes, garbanzo beans, almonds and fresh goat cheese and a grilled sandwich with Manchego cheese, tomatoes and provel cheese. It ended up being a really good dinner, just not what I intended.
Today the goal is to relax and get more stuff done around the house.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Have I mentioned
how I am so done being pregnant. I know this is old news and everyone is sick of me complaining about the end of my pregnancy, but I'm done. I am no longer wearing my rings. I could wear my wedding band, but moving around all day and walking around make my hands swell and it just wasn't comfortable at the end of the day to try to pry my rings off my finger.
I have officially gained 30 pounds now. I am feeling like I gained at least 60. I'm huge. I am not exaggerating when I say I am huge. Here is the story: Today we took the boys to the zoo. They love going and it is nice to get out and walk around for a few hours in the morning. We took the boys into the sting-ray exhibit. I was standing behind the boys and a zoo worker was standing next to me. She asked if I was walking around the zoo trying to get things moving with the baby. I said no, but that in 3 to 6 weeks I will be doing whatever is possible to get the baby out. She said "You look pretty close. The baby is coming straight out front. You look like you are normally pretty small, but that baby looks big and all in front." Then she said that 3 kids was a good number. I asked her if she had 3 and she said no, she had SIX. Okay, so you would think for a woman who had 6 babies she would know not to tell a huge pregnant lady that she looks gigantic. Thanks lady, that really helped with my self-esteem for the day.
Here is another story: We went to the car after the zoo and the boys were having serious meltdowns because they were exhausted. Dave opened both sides of the van so we could put the boys in. He went to put Samuel in and I got Joseph out of the stroller and then tried to get to his side of the car. Another car was parked close to our car, but not super close and I couldn't even fit between the cars. Dave had to get Joseph and put him in.
Okay, so I have to conclude on a positive note. For all day long when I feel terrible, tired and huge last night made up for it. It was getting late and the boys needed to go to bed. I was sitting on the couch with both Samuel and Joseph. I had my pajamas on and my shirt was showing some of my belly. Joseph looked over patted my stomach and said "Baby". This is the first time that he has associated my big belly with a baby. Then Samuel said, "Yes, baby." Then Joseph pulled my shirt up and kissed my belly. Samuel then kissed my belly. They went back and forth kissing my belly. It was really so cute. Joseph is becoming more and more affectionate. He is starting to give kisses more and will cuddle up every once in a while. I actually have more of a positive feeling that Joseph will become instantly attached to this new baby the same way Samuel was to Joseph. I know Samuel will be in love with his new brother or sister right away because that is just his personality. I am now so excited to see how Joseph reacts.
In reality I don't have much longer. Almost done.
I have officially gained 30 pounds now. I am feeling like I gained at least 60. I'm huge. I am not exaggerating when I say I am huge. Here is the story: Today we took the boys to the zoo. They love going and it is nice to get out and walk around for a few hours in the morning. We took the boys into the sting-ray exhibit. I was standing behind the boys and a zoo worker was standing next to me. She asked if I was walking around the zoo trying to get things moving with the baby. I said no, but that in 3 to 6 weeks I will be doing whatever is possible to get the baby out. She said "You look pretty close. The baby is coming straight out front. You look like you are normally pretty small, but that baby looks big and all in front." Then she said that 3 kids was a good number. I asked her if she had 3 and she said no, she had SIX. Okay, so you would think for a woman who had 6 babies she would know not to tell a huge pregnant lady that she looks gigantic. Thanks lady, that really helped with my self-esteem for the day.
Here is another story: We went to the car after the zoo and the boys were having serious meltdowns because they were exhausted. Dave opened both sides of the van so we could put the boys in. He went to put Samuel in and I got Joseph out of the stroller and then tried to get to his side of the car. Another car was parked close to our car, but not super close and I couldn't even fit between the cars. Dave had to get Joseph and put him in.
Okay, so I have to conclude on a positive note. For all day long when I feel terrible, tired and huge last night made up for it. It was getting late and the boys needed to go to bed. I was sitting on the couch with both Samuel and Joseph. I had my pajamas on and my shirt was showing some of my belly. Joseph looked over patted my stomach and said "Baby". This is the first time that he has associated my big belly with a baby. Then Samuel said, "Yes, baby." Then Joseph pulled my shirt up and kissed my belly. Samuel then kissed my belly. They went back and forth kissing my belly. It was really so cute. Joseph is becoming more and more affectionate. He is starting to give kisses more and will cuddle up every once in a while. I actually have more of a positive feeling that Joseph will become instantly attached to this new baby the same way Samuel was to Joseph. I know Samuel will be in love with his new brother or sister right away because that is just his personality. I am now so excited to see how Joseph reacts.
In reality I don't have much longer. Almost done.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Begging Did Nothing
I had a doctor's appointment today. I felt a little bad going in because really all I wanted to do was complain and get sympathy from my doctor. She ended up having to go to a delivery so I got the other OB in the office. I wasn't too excited to talk to her, but she ended up being great today. I am still have tons of contractions and this week they got pretty strong, but luckily I am still not dilated. She told me I really needed to pay attention to my contractions because I could all of the sudden go into labor and I will need to go to the hospital right away.
Tomorrow I am 34 weeks. In three weeks at 37 weeks they will begin doing the natural induction they did with Joseph. They won't start doing it any earlier even though I was basically begging for them to do something. I understand that this baby needs to stay in as long as possible because it is best for its health and I really do want to go as long as I can, but I am miserable. I feel like this baby is huge and growing by the hour. The doctor told me that the baby doesn't feel that big and I am not measuring like the baby is huge, but that with a third pregnancy the baby usually comes straight out front and is really uncomfortable especially if you are picking up and carrying around another little one.
I can make 3 weeks for sure. Just hearing 3 weeks though makes me nervous. It is really soon. I am going to pack up my toiletries this weekend and start getting a few things ready, so I don't have to worry about it later. I also need to do some organizing around the house, so I am fully prepared for the baby to come.
I am also a little stressed because we are getting close to one of the biggest fundraising events for Woman's Place that I have been planning with our committee. The Iris Ball is October 14th and there is still so much to do and I have a feeling I am going to be out at a very crucial time. I have been getting things organized for that so I can pass all the responsibilities on to other committee members.
Things are crazy around here. I am off to try to relax. The boys are quiet for now. Hopefully this will continue the rest of the evening. I think they can tell I am completely worn out!
Tomorrow I am 34 weeks. In three weeks at 37 weeks they will begin doing the natural induction they did with Joseph. They won't start doing it any earlier even though I was basically begging for them to do something. I understand that this baby needs to stay in as long as possible because it is best for its health and I really do want to go as long as I can, but I am miserable. I feel like this baby is huge and growing by the hour. The doctor told me that the baby doesn't feel that big and I am not measuring like the baby is huge, but that with a third pregnancy the baby usually comes straight out front and is really uncomfortable especially if you are picking up and carrying around another little one.
I can make 3 weeks for sure. Just hearing 3 weeks though makes me nervous. It is really soon. I am going to pack up my toiletries this weekend and start getting a few things ready, so I don't have to worry about it later. I also need to do some organizing around the house, so I am fully prepared for the baby to come.
I am also a little stressed because we are getting close to one of the biggest fundraising events for Woman's Place that I have been planning with our committee. The Iris Ball is October 14th and there is still so much to do and I have a feeling I am going to be out at a very crucial time. I have been getting things organized for that so I can pass all the responsibilities on to other committee members.
Things are crazy around here. I am off to try to relax. The boys are quiet for now. Hopefully this will continue the rest of the evening. I think they can tell I am completely worn out!
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Where has the time gone
...oh yeah, to complaining about how I am so done with being pregnant.
I am now 33 years old. My birthday was last Monday. Samuel and I spent the day together. Joseph had his first day of school last Monday. He is doing pretty well. He goes every Monday and Wednesday from 9-3pm. Yesterday he started crying as soon as we drove into the parking lot. I feel terrible when he is crying, but by the time I pick him up he is running around playing with all the kids. They told me yesterday that he only cried for a few minutes after I dropped him off.
The crazy part is that he is napping on a cot there. He naps for a long time too. Yesterday he napped from 12:30 to 2:15. That is almost better then he naps at home. He must be so worn out from all the activities that he just passes out.
I am happy to have a little bit of time with Samuel alone. Once Samuel starts school I will have 2 hours to myself in the afternoon. It is just enough time to get absolutely nothing done. At least the house will be quiet. Both Samuel and Joseph's schools are 10 minutes from our house, so the drive isn't bad and I can spend a good period of time doing stuff at home.
This past weekend Dave's parents came in town and kept the boys super busy. Dave and I were able to run tons of errands, go out to brunch and dinner and then on Sunday we slept in until 9:30am. We haven't slept in until 9:30 since Samuel was 9 months old and we went to Vegas for the weekend and I couldn't get out of bed the whole weekend. That has been a little over 2 years. It was so needed.
This pregnancy is wearing me out. It is pushing straight out. It moves like a mad person. I am also having terrible back pain and I feel like my tailbone is bruised. I have a really hard time sitting for more then 30 minutes. Sleeping is nearly impossible too. This is by far the hardest pregnancy. I really wanted to enjoy this pregnancy because it is my last, but I am just not a huge fan. I just want to see this baby. Luckily I am 34 weeks on Friday. The weeks are flying by, but that doesn't make it easier.
I have a doctor's appointment on Thursday, so I will find out more information about when we can start moving forward with having this baby. I still think I am having a boy, but last night I had a dream it was a girl. We will see.
I am off to play with the kids. Joseph is standing by me screaming.
I am now 33 years old. My birthday was last Monday. Samuel and I spent the day together. Joseph had his first day of school last Monday. He is doing pretty well. He goes every Monday and Wednesday from 9-3pm. Yesterday he started crying as soon as we drove into the parking lot. I feel terrible when he is crying, but by the time I pick him up he is running around playing with all the kids. They told me yesterday that he only cried for a few minutes after I dropped him off.
The crazy part is that he is napping on a cot there. He naps for a long time too. Yesterday he napped from 12:30 to 2:15. That is almost better then he naps at home. He must be so worn out from all the activities that he just passes out.
I am happy to have a little bit of time with Samuel alone. Once Samuel starts school I will have 2 hours to myself in the afternoon. It is just enough time to get absolutely nothing done. At least the house will be quiet. Both Samuel and Joseph's schools are 10 minutes from our house, so the drive isn't bad and I can spend a good period of time doing stuff at home.
This past weekend Dave's parents came in town and kept the boys super busy. Dave and I were able to run tons of errands, go out to brunch and dinner and then on Sunday we slept in until 9:30am. We haven't slept in until 9:30 since Samuel was 9 months old and we went to Vegas for the weekend and I couldn't get out of bed the whole weekend. That has been a little over 2 years. It was so needed.
This pregnancy is wearing me out. It is pushing straight out. It moves like a mad person. I am also having terrible back pain and I feel like my tailbone is bruised. I have a really hard time sitting for more then 30 minutes. Sleeping is nearly impossible too. This is by far the hardest pregnancy. I really wanted to enjoy this pregnancy because it is my last, but I am just not a huge fan. I just want to see this baby. Luckily I am 34 weeks on Friday. The weeks are flying by, but that doesn't make it easier.
I have a doctor's appointment on Thursday, so I will find out more information about when we can start moving forward with having this baby. I still think I am having a boy, but last night I had a dream it was a girl. We will see.
I am off to play with the kids. Joseph is standing by me screaming.
Friday, August 12, 2011
Busy Busy Week
This was one of the busiest weeks I have had in a long time. This past weekend my parents were in town and they kept the boys very busy and worn out.
On Monday I had a doctor's appointment. I am 32 weeks today. I am measuring one week ahead. I feel like the baby is growing at a rapid speed. I am feeling stretched out and tired. The baby doesn't stop moving and kicking. It is super wild. I still think I am having a boy, but Dave thinks it is a girl. Not much longer. I am still have contractions. I opted not to get examined this last time because I had very painful contractions after my last examination. Probably at my next appointment they will check me out and see if I am dilated.
We set up the crib and changing table in my office. It fits perfectly. I bought a new bumper and a few organizational baskets to go under the changing table. I also bought a boy and girl newborn outfit. I really want this baby to come home in a gender appropriate outfit since both Samuel and Joseph came home in just plain green and white.
My birthday is on Monday and when my parents were here we had cake one night for dessert and then Samuel and my mom made a marble cake for me, which is my favorite. The boys were so happy to have dessert two days in a row. Here are some pictures:
On Tuesday I took the boys peach picking with my friend Andrea and her two daughters. They had a lot of fun. Joseph kept saying "Apples!!!!!", we finally convinced him they were peaches. He has actually been eating them at home. They have ripened up great and taste delicious. I need to make a few peach recipes so I can use up the peaches before they go bad. This was pretty much a full day trip and by the time we got home everyone was exhausted.
Here are some pictures from peach picking.
On Wednesday Joseph had his 18 month doctor's appointment. He is such a little guy. The doctor told me that she has a feeling Joseph is about to have a growth spurt because his percentages were so much lower then they have been. I told her that I was sure it was about to happen because he is eating a ton of food and sleeping great. Those are always two signs that he is about to grow.
Here are his percentages:
Height: 31.8 Inches (35%)
Weight: 25 lbs (36%)
Head Circum.: 19.50 Inches (90%)
I don't know why, but seeing how freaking big his head is always makes me laugh. He is just a little guy with a huge head. No wonder he hits his head on everything. His tiny body can't keep up with his gigantic head. Poor kid. At least he doesn't look disproportional.
On Thursday Joseph had is unofficial/official start of school. He only went for 2 hours, just so they could make sure that he wasn't completely freaked out when I drop him off on Monday.
He is going to start going to the Jewish Community Center/Early Childhood Center on Monday and Wednesday from 9am-3pm. It is going to be a nice break for all of us. The teachers said he did a great job the first day. It took him about an hour or so to warm up to everyone. Then they said he just started talking and repeating everything they said. I always know he is comfortable when he starts talking. That was a good sign for me.
While Joseph was at school, Samuel and I ran to Target and got all the school supplies we needed for both he and Joseph. It was amazing how fast two hours went. For the rest of August, Monday and Wednesday will be a day I get to spend with just Samuel. It will be nice to have alone time with just Samuel before the baby comes. Samuel starts school the beginning of September and only goes in the afternoons.
I feel crazy busy trying to get everything organized. All the paperwork and immunization records, everything. Luckily it is all done now and I can just try to relax.
Here is a picture of Joseph before I took him to school:
Thank goodness it is Friday. I am exhausted. We ran to the grocery store this morning and to Pottery Barn Kids. Joseph has just now fallen asleep and Samuel is relaxing on the couch. I am pooped and ready to have a nice relaxing weekend.
Hopefully next week will be a little less hectic.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Freedom for Now
I had my doctor appointment today. I am not dilated yet thank goodness. No bed rest yet. I am not supposed to do aerobic exercise though. I can do weights and squats, toning things but I can't get my heart rate up or really exert myself. I have two months of no exercising, which isn't too bad. I am going to enjoy it for now. I just need to watch what I am eating so I don't balloon up these next few months.
I am going every two weeks now. I have to watch my contractions and just relax as much as possible. The baby has gotten huge. At my last appointment 3 weeks ago, I was measuring right on schedule, now I am a little ahead. I am 30 weeks on Friday, but I am already measuring about 31 weeks. I know they are going to be paying a lot of attention to the size of the baby because I can't have another one as big as Samuel. I guess at the next few appointments we will probably talk about natural inducement and preparing for an early delivery. I may be having a September baby. Dave really wants it to come on October 1st, so it would be 10-1-11. We will see.
My babysitter is coming back on Thursday, so I am going to plan a day of errand running. I need to get a few newborn baby outfits for the hospital and start thinking about what I am going to bring. I want to last at least 7 more weeks, but I guess you never know.
We will probably try to set up the crib and changing table this weekend and get the office/nursery a little more organized. There will be a lot of changes soon.
It is getting closer and I am so ready for this pregnancy to be over and meet our last Glasser baby. I can't wait!
I am going every two weeks now. I have to watch my contractions and just relax as much as possible. The baby has gotten huge. At my last appointment 3 weeks ago, I was measuring right on schedule, now I am a little ahead. I am 30 weeks on Friday, but I am already measuring about 31 weeks. I know they are going to be paying a lot of attention to the size of the baby because I can't have another one as big as Samuel. I guess at the next few appointments we will probably talk about natural inducement and preparing for an early delivery. I may be having a September baby. Dave really wants it to come on October 1st, so it would be 10-1-11. We will see.
My babysitter is coming back on Thursday, so I am going to plan a day of errand running. I need to get a few newborn baby outfits for the hospital and start thinking about what I am going to bring. I want to last at least 7 more weeks, but I guess you never know.
We will probably try to set up the crib and changing table this weekend and get the office/nursery a little more organized. There will be a lot of changes soon.
It is getting closer and I am so ready for this pregnancy to be over and meet our last Glasser baby. I can't wait!
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Ultra-sound
I had my ultra-sound today to check my placenta. I am 28 weeks and 6 days. Exactly on schedule. It is growing at the exact perfect pace. The baby currently weights 2 pounds 13 oz. I forgot to ask about the heartbeat because I was so excited to see all the pictures. Because they had to get a good look at my placenta they did a 3D ultrasound too, so I got to see some great pictures.
The baby would not keep its hands away from its face. I was telling the ultrasound tech that at 20 weeks Samuel was already sucking his thumb and we saw it on the ultrasound. Then all of the sudden this baby started sucking its thumb. It was so clear, I saw the cheeks moving and everything. I don't know what came over me, but I just started crying. It was so amazing to see how much the baby has grown. It reminded me of when I saw Samuel for the first time and I just could control the tears.
Everything with the baby looked great. The best part too is that my placenta has moved away from my cervix. We are in good shape. I can now have a vaginal birth, if that is the way it is going to go. I felt so relieved.
Here are pictures of the little baby!
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| This is looking straight down from the top of the head. You can see that a hand it up by its mouth and it is clearly sucking its thumb. |
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| Profile picture |
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| 3D images. You can see the face and the arm is right next to the face. |
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| This is a better picture of the face. The nose looks really big because they had to zoom in a lot to get a good picture of the lips and chin. You can see on the chin that it has a little dimple in it just like Joseph has. It definitely has my nose too, just like both boys. I can't wait to see this baby in person. It sucks its thumb like Samuel and has a chin like Joseph. I can't wait to see all its other characteristics. |
Friday, July 15, 2011
28 weeks
It seems like I really only have time right now to post once a week. The weeks are flying by and I am just so exhausted I don't really want to do anything.
I am 28 weeks today. I feel so lucky to have reached this point. I always am relieved when I get through the first trimester and then again at 28 weeks.
I have started to feel really emotional. I feel this overwhelming need to just start crying. It is such a crazy feeling. I know my hormones are going nuts.
We finally bought a crib and changing table last weekend and it will be delivered soon. Once we get that set up and I wash the newborn clothes I have I will start to feel calm again.
Overall I am not that stressed about the prospect of having another baby or how crazy things are going to be, but I am stressed out. I have been having a lot of contractions for the past few weeks. At first I would have a random one that was really strong and painful, but now I am having that more often. I posted before that I have to start keeping track of my contractions if they start coming fast and I have to call the doctor if I have more then 10 in one hour.
Last night around 9 pm I started having a ton of contractions and several were very strong, hard and long. I started to get a little bit worried and was about to start keeping track of how often they were coming when they just stopped. It was scary from 9-9:30, I had one more around 9:45 and then it ended. I didn't have anymore the rest of the evening.
I am trying not to do too much. It seems like when I relax they come more often. It doesn't make any sense, but that is what is happening.
I have another ultra sound next week and then a doctor's appointment the next Tuesday. I will be almost 30 weeks at that point.
This baby is feisty. It doesn't seem like it is happy with the close quarters in my uterus. First lesson it must learn is that Mommy is in charge! It better calm down and stay in there for a while longer.
Well, I wish I had more of a break but Joseph is already waking up. He doesn't nap longer then a few hours.
I am going to try to stay cool and hydrated. We are having a heat advisory around here starting on Sunday through all next week. It is going to be miserable I am sure.
I am 28 weeks today. I feel so lucky to have reached this point. I always am relieved when I get through the first trimester and then again at 28 weeks.
I have started to feel really emotional. I feel this overwhelming need to just start crying. It is such a crazy feeling. I know my hormones are going nuts.
We finally bought a crib and changing table last weekend and it will be delivered soon. Once we get that set up and I wash the newborn clothes I have I will start to feel calm again.
Overall I am not that stressed about the prospect of having another baby or how crazy things are going to be, but I am stressed out. I have been having a lot of contractions for the past few weeks. At first I would have a random one that was really strong and painful, but now I am having that more often. I posted before that I have to start keeping track of my contractions if they start coming fast and I have to call the doctor if I have more then 10 in one hour.
Last night around 9 pm I started having a ton of contractions and several were very strong, hard and long. I started to get a little bit worried and was about to start keeping track of how often they were coming when they just stopped. It was scary from 9-9:30, I had one more around 9:45 and then it ended. I didn't have anymore the rest of the evening.
I am trying not to do too much. It seems like when I relax they come more often. It doesn't make any sense, but that is what is happening.
I have another ultra sound next week and then a doctor's appointment the next Tuesday. I will be almost 30 weeks at that point.
This baby is feisty. It doesn't seem like it is happy with the close quarters in my uterus. First lesson it must learn is that Mommy is in charge! It better calm down and stay in there for a while longer.
Well, I wish I had more of a break but Joseph is already waking up. He doesn't nap longer then a few hours.
I am going to try to stay cool and hydrated. We are having a heat advisory around here starting on Sunday through all next week. It is going to be miserable I am sure.
Friday, July 8, 2011
Long week
We haven't had the most exciting week. Joseph was sick most of July 4th weekend. He had a fever, running nose and cough, but acted completely fine. He didn't have a fever on Tuesday or Wednesday at all, but then Wednesday night was a complete mess. He was up pretty much all night screaming. It started around 9 pm. We got him to go back to sleep a few times, but it only lasted about 5 minutes. He just continued to scream. I told Dave we should just bring him in our room, so I think around 10 we brought him in. He just screamed and screamed. He only wanted me to hold him and he wanted to lay right on top of me. Dave finally moved to the couch to try to get some sleep. I have no idea when Joseph actually fell asleep, but at some point he did and so did I but only for about a couple of hours.
I had a feel that he had a ear infection, just because he was so miserable. I took him to the doctor yesterday and he has a double ear infection. No wonder he was such a mess. He took a 3 hour nap yesterday and slept all night (well until 6:30 am). He is a little cranky today, but is so much better.
What a night! I wasn't that tired yesterday, but today I am pretty exhausted. It is really hard to only get a few hours of sleep. Plus as I mentioned in a previous post I am starting to have contractions. Some are just tiny ones, but others are big, strong and painful. Because Joseph wanted to sleep pretty much on top of me, I had contractions all night long because of the pressure on my stomach. It wasn't comfortable in so many ways.
This is actually the first time Joseph has ever slept in our room at night. He doesn't get sick that often and never was so uncomfortable that he needed to sleep with us. I remember having Samuel in bed with us all the time. Even though I felt terrible for him and it was uncomfortable for me, I did like having him right next to me.
I also had a doctor's appointment yesterday. I am now 27 weeks. This pregnancy has been moving pretty quickly. While she was measuring me and listening to the heartbeat, I started to feel a lot of pain in my stomach. The more she pushed around, the worse the pain was. When I looked at my stomach I was having a huge contraction. My doctor said she was impressed with how a long hard contraction it was and asked how long I have been having contractions. When I told her two weeks, she wanted to check to see if I was starting to dilate. Luckily I am not dilating yet and there weren't any signs that the lining was thinning, so she was pretty relieved and so was I.
At this point I can continue to keep up all my normal activities and I can exercise, but I have to start keeping track of how many contractions I am having, even the non-painful ones. If I have more then 10 in one hour I have to call and come in to see the doctor. She wants to see me again in 3 weeks to check me out again.
I also have to get another ultra-sound to check my placenta to see if it has moved from my cervix. I will probably have that in the next few weeks. I haven't had any spotting or bleeding, which is a really good sign that it has moved, but we have to make sure.
I am keeping my fingers crossed (keep yours crossed too) that I don't have to limit my activity or go on bed rest. I would go nuts, so would the boys.
I'm off to figure out what to do with the boys.
I had a feel that he had a ear infection, just because he was so miserable. I took him to the doctor yesterday and he has a double ear infection. No wonder he was such a mess. He took a 3 hour nap yesterday and slept all night (well until 6:30 am). He is a little cranky today, but is so much better.
What a night! I wasn't that tired yesterday, but today I am pretty exhausted. It is really hard to only get a few hours of sleep. Plus as I mentioned in a previous post I am starting to have contractions. Some are just tiny ones, but others are big, strong and painful. Because Joseph wanted to sleep pretty much on top of me, I had contractions all night long because of the pressure on my stomach. It wasn't comfortable in so many ways.
This is actually the first time Joseph has ever slept in our room at night. He doesn't get sick that often and never was so uncomfortable that he needed to sleep with us. I remember having Samuel in bed with us all the time. Even though I felt terrible for him and it was uncomfortable for me, I did like having him right next to me.
I also had a doctor's appointment yesterday. I am now 27 weeks. This pregnancy has been moving pretty quickly. While she was measuring me and listening to the heartbeat, I started to feel a lot of pain in my stomach. The more she pushed around, the worse the pain was. When I looked at my stomach I was having a huge contraction. My doctor said she was impressed with how a long hard contraction it was and asked how long I have been having contractions. When I told her two weeks, she wanted to check to see if I was starting to dilate. Luckily I am not dilating yet and there weren't any signs that the lining was thinning, so she was pretty relieved and so was I.
At this point I can continue to keep up all my normal activities and I can exercise, but I have to start keeping track of how many contractions I am having, even the non-painful ones. If I have more then 10 in one hour I have to call and come in to see the doctor. She wants to see me again in 3 weeks to check me out again.
I also have to get another ultra-sound to check my placenta to see if it has moved from my cervix. I will probably have that in the next few weeks. I haven't had any spotting or bleeding, which is a really good sign that it has moved, but we have to make sure.
I am keeping my fingers crossed (keep yours crossed too) that I don't have to limit my activity or go on bed rest. I would go nuts, so would the boys.
I'm off to figure out what to do with the boys.
Friday, July 1, 2011
Growing and Nightmares
I think Samuel is about to grow because he is having nightmares again. Last night he yelled for me around midnight. I ran in there and he started yelling at me for poking him in the eye. I told him I didn't poke him in the eye and he said yes I did poke him and his eye was killing him. He was grabbing his eye and it actually looked really red. I think he poked his eye in his sleep and it woke him up. Anyway, I had to calm him down, turn on the light, look at his eye to make sure there wasn't anything in it and then I got him to go back to sleep. By that time I was wide awake and it took me a while to get back to bed.
I was supposed to have a doctor appointment yesterday, but when I got to the office both doctors were out delivering babies, so I have to go back next week. What a pain! I am growing by the day. I am so done with being pregnant. This baby is wild. It doesn't sit still and is always kicking me. It is as wild as Samuel and Joseph. Probably another crazy boy.
It is going to be a hot long weekend. I think we will be spending time at the pool. We bought a little pool for the backyard and the boys love it. I love it because I can sit in it while they are playing and not get too hot.
I'm hoping to cook and bake a lot this weekend. We will see if I come up with anything interesting. Happy 4th of July weekend.
I was supposed to have a doctor appointment yesterday, but when I got to the office both doctors were out delivering babies, so I have to go back next week. What a pain! I am growing by the day. I am so done with being pregnant. This baby is wild. It doesn't sit still and is always kicking me. It is as wild as Samuel and Joseph. Probably another crazy boy.
It is going to be a hot long weekend. I think we will be spending time at the pool. We bought a little pool for the backyard and the boys love it. I love it because I can sit in it while they are playing and not get too hot.
I'm hoping to cook and bake a lot this weekend. We will see if I come up with anything interesting. Happy 4th of July weekend.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Storms again and Random thoughts
Two nights in a row we have been woken up and stayed awake due to huge thunderstorms. Last night we woke up because there was amazing winds coming through and I swear it sounded like a tornado. Both Dave and I jumped out of bed and ran to the boys rooms, but when we looked outside it was just windy, lightening, thundering and raining. We turned on the news and saw that it was just a huge storm rolling through. I think both Dave and I were up from 2-4 because the storm was so loud. Luckily the boys slept through it.
Samuel is so strange sometimes. Last night we put him to bed and about 30 minutes later we heard noise in his room and then it sounded like he opened his door, but he never came out, so we didn't even go over to his room. Then about 9:30 we went to check on the boys before we went to bed. Samuel's door was open. He normally burrows down way in his bed at night and we have to pull him up and recover him up before we go to bed. I went up to his bed and I didn't see him anywhere. I heard a big sign and breath and it came from his bed, but he wasn't in it. I looked under his bed and he was sound asleep under his bed. We have no idea why he did that, but we had a good laugh.
The boys are really starting to play with each other. They laugh, jump on each other and just have so much fun. I love seeing them together. Joseph isn't a cuddler, kisser or a hugger. If he hugs you or kisses you then you are lucky. He gives hugs and kisses sometimes at night before we put him to bed but it isn't a regular occurrence. However, he LOVES to give Samuel hugs and kisses. He loves his brother and I love to see that. It makes me feel so good.
Samuel told me this morning, "You are my favorite Mommy." A good way to start the day.
Pregnancy update: Last week I was having a bad feeling week. I was feeling huge, uncomfortable and not happy to be pregnant at all. I worked out three times last week and I am already feeling a little bit better. I am trying to keep it up this week. I think the working out really helps with my mental state.
This weekend I started having Braxton-Hicks contractions. They are random and it is usually when I have been on my feet doing things for a long time. When I finally relax I start having some contractions. I have an appointment on Thursday so we will see what my doctor has to say about that.
Thank goodness this is my last pregnancy. I don't think my body could handle being pregnant again. I am so done with being pregnant. Everything seems like it is falling apart. My scar from when I got my appendix taken out is really hurting with this pregnancy. I called the doctor last week because I was having pretty severe pain around the incision. It went away after a day, but I had to ice it and take it easy. My legs still look absolutely terrible and I am now developing spider veins on my left leg.
This baby is super active. I think it is pretty comparable to my pregnancy with Samuel. It barely stops moving. Last night both Dave and I felt its foot come right across my stomach. It was such a creepy feeling. Whether it is a boy or a girl it is a wild baby right now.
Dave and I are still having issues picking out names. We think we have the first names figured out, but we are trying to figure out middle names. I am not totally set on the boys name, but Dave really likes it. We will see. We will continue to look and think of names. If you have any good ideas let us know. We don't want anything popular but nothing too crazy either.
I think it is going to be movie day today. It is raining and yucky out, so we will probably be staying in.
Samuel is so strange sometimes. Last night we put him to bed and about 30 minutes later we heard noise in his room and then it sounded like he opened his door, but he never came out, so we didn't even go over to his room. Then about 9:30 we went to check on the boys before we went to bed. Samuel's door was open. He normally burrows down way in his bed at night and we have to pull him up and recover him up before we go to bed. I went up to his bed and I didn't see him anywhere. I heard a big sign and breath and it came from his bed, but he wasn't in it. I looked under his bed and he was sound asleep under his bed. We have no idea why he did that, but we had a good laugh.
The boys are really starting to play with each other. They laugh, jump on each other and just have so much fun. I love seeing them together. Joseph isn't a cuddler, kisser or a hugger. If he hugs you or kisses you then you are lucky. He gives hugs and kisses sometimes at night before we put him to bed but it isn't a regular occurrence. However, he LOVES to give Samuel hugs and kisses. He loves his brother and I love to see that. It makes me feel so good.
Samuel told me this morning, "You are my favorite Mommy." A good way to start the day.
Pregnancy update: Last week I was having a bad feeling week. I was feeling huge, uncomfortable and not happy to be pregnant at all. I worked out three times last week and I am already feeling a little bit better. I am trying to keep it up this week. I think the working out really helps with my mental state.
This weekend I started having Braxton-Hicks contractions. They are random and it is usually when I have been on my feet doing things for a long time. When I finally relax I start having some contractions. I have an appointment on Thursday so we will see what my doctor has to say about that.
Thank goodness this is my last pregnancy. I don't think my body could handle being pregnant again. I am so done with being pregnant. Everything seems like it is falling apart. My scar from when I got my appendix taken out is really hurting with this pregnancy. I called the doctor last week because I was having pretty severe pain around the incision. It went away after a day, but I had to ice it and take it easy. My legs still look absolutely terrible and I am now developing spider veins on my left leg.
This baby is super active. I think it is pretty comparable to my pregnancy with Samuel. It barely stops moving. Last night both Dave and I felt its foot come right across my stomach. It was such a creepy feeling. Whether it is a boy or a girl it is a wild baby right now.
Dave and I are still having issues picking out names. We think we have the first names figured out, but we are trying to figure out middle names. I am not totally set on the boys name, but Dave really likes it. We will see. We will continue to look and think of names. If you have any good ideas let us know. We don't want anything popular but nothing too crazy either.
I think it is going to be movie day today. It is raining and yucky out, so we will probably be staying in.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Nesting and Eating
I think I am beginning to nest. I was feeling the need to start serious organizing yesterday. I am also really started to freak out about having three kids. There is just so much to do. First on the list: BUY A CRIB. We are going to set up a crib in my office connected to our bedroom and I really need to get a crib and a small changing table. I think I am just going to get on Target's website and order a crib. I don't want anything special. We are planning to keep the baby in that room for a while and then move it to its own room. I want to keep our guest bedroom until we are able to finish the basement. If we could only sell our old house. Keep your fingers crossed everyone.
I am really in the mood lately to bake and cook. Yesterday I made veggie chili in the crockpot (Canned Diced Tomatoes, Black Beans, Kidney Beans, Pinto Beans, Corn, Celery, Two Bay leaves, Cumin, Chili Powder, Cayenne Pepper) and had it cooking all day and then I made homemade biscuits (made with whole wheat flour and ground flax seed. It was healthy and delicious).
I am trying to come up with more crockpot ideas because it is easy. If anyone had good ideas let me know.
Tonight I am making lemon chicken cooked with Brussel sprouts and cannellini beans. I will probably make some quinoa to go with it.
I have lots more ideas. I am so sick of eating out. Again, if anyone has yummy easy food ideas let me know. I am all about tasty and easy for the summer. There is just too much else going on.
Here is my list so far:
1. Cheese Pizza and BBQ Chicken Pizza
2. Whole Wheat Pasta with Cooked Spinach (with onion and garlic) and Tomato Sauce
3. Taco Salad or Nacho Salad
4. Breakfast for dinner
5. Turkey Breast with Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Veggies, Cranberries (I have really been craving a Thanksgiving like dinner for a while. It is definitely a pregnancy thing).
6. Quiches
7. Tomato Pie (Pie crust with sliced fresh tomatoes, basil and garlic topped with Mozzarella and Parmesan Cheese)
That is my list so far. I am planning to add to it and just mark things off. I need to have ideas or I never get motivated to cook at the last minute. I am also flipping through lots of cookbooks for baking ideas.
I am really in the mood lately to bake and cook. Yesterday I made veggie chili in the crockpot (Canned Diced Tomatoes, Black Beans, Kidney Beans, Pinto Beans, Corn, Celery, Two Bay leaves, Cumin, Chili Powder, Cayenne Pepper) and had it cooking all day and then I made homemade biscuits (made with whole wheat flour and ground flax seed. It was healthy and delicious).
I am trying to come up with more crockpot ideas because it is easy. If anyone had good ideas let me know.
Tonight I am making lemon chicken cooked with Brussel sprouts and cannellini beans. I will probably make some quinoa to go with it.
I have lots more ideas. I am so sick of eating out. Again, if anyone has yummy easy food ideas let me know. I am all about tasty and easy for the summer. There is just too much else going on.
Here is my list so far:
1. Cheese Pizza and BBQ Chicken Pizza
2. Whole Wheat Pasta with Cooked Spinach (with onion and garlic) and Tomato Sauce
3. Taco Salad or Nacho Salad
4. Breakfast for dinner
5. Turkey Breast with Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Veggies, Cranberries (I have really been craving a Thanksgiving like dinner for a while. It is definitely a pregnancy thing).
6. Quiches
7. Tomato Pie (Pie crust with sliced fresh tomatoes, basil and garlic topped with Mozzarella and Parmesan Cheese)
That is my list so far. I am planning to add to it and just mark things off. I need to have ideas or I never get motivated to cook at the last minute. I am also flipping through lots of cookbooks for baking ideas.
Monday, June 20, 2011
Father's Day Weekend
Happy Belated Father's Day. I have absolutely no motivation to post on the weekends, so this is a late tribute to all the fathers. Happy Father's Day to my loving Dad, to my amazing husband and to my wonderful father in law. I am not really in the mood to be all sappy today. So I just wanted to say that I love you all!
I am so tired today. I can't seem to wake up. I am contemplating having a cup of coffee. I am sure that isn't the smartest thing to do since it is almost 1 in the afternoon and I am pregnant. So another cup of caffeine isn't probably a good idea, but I am having a hard time functioning.
We were really busy this past weekend. We went to Innsbrook, MO for the weekend. We got a house on one of the lakes and tried to relax. It was really really beautiful. The house we rented was very close to the water so Dave and Samuel could go fishing (which they did several times). Joseph liked hanging out at the dock too. We played games, ran around, went to the pool, BBQ'd and it wore everyone out. It was really nice to get away and Innsbrook is only one hour from St. Louis . We were planning to stay until Sunday morning, but we didn't really see the point in spending the night to just wake up and come home. So we left after dinner of Saturday night. Samuel fell asleep in the car around 6 and was so tired and worn out that I just put him to bed as soon as we got home. Joseph was tired too, but I couldn't get him to go to bed until a little after 7. They were so tired that they both slept until 7 am on Sunday, which was awesome. The place we stayed at in Innsbrook didn't have shades on the windows, so if we hadn't come home I am sure the boys would have been up super early, so it was nice to get to sleep in a bit.
I think I am so tired today because I am just worn out from everything we did too. It was a great weekend. I am ready to do it again.
I didn't take as many pictures as I thought, but here are a few:
On the pregnancy front. I am freaking huge. My veins are popping out like crazy and the cellulite has gone nuts. My legs are so disgusting, I am embarrassed. I have packed on a lot of weight this month. I think my boobs have gained at least a pound to a pound and a half each. They are huge and killing me. I have gained 17 pounds so far and I am so ready to be done. I am having some serious sciatic nerve pain. My back hurts all the time. Depending on what position I am sitting in, sometimes I can't get up and walk. I am trying to exercise more and stretch because it makes it feel better and I am in such a better mood when I workout. I worked out for 30 minutes today and hopefully I can get myself and the boys motivated to get to the gym all week. Today they had no desire to go to the pool, so we headed home after I worked out. I am going to try swimming soon. The swim team at the MAC practices every morning, but they are normally done by 10. It is hard to plan swimming time, workout time, lunch time for the boys and nap time. Everything has to be done by 11:30 or 12 so I can get them home and to sleep.
Samuel is still tired from the weekend so he is actually napping right now. I have 30 minutes to get stuff done before I need to get him up. Lots to do.
I am so tired today. I can't seem to wake up. I am contemplating having a cup of coffee. I am sure that isn't the smartest thing to do since it is almost 1 in the afternoon and I am pregnant. So another cup of caffeine isn't probably a good idea, but I am having a hard time functioning.
We were really busy this past weekend. We went to Innsbrook, MO for the weekend. We got a house on one of the lakes and tried to relax. It was really really beautiful. The house we rented was very close to the water so Dave and Samuel could go fishing (which they did several times). Joseph liked hanging out at the dock too. We played games, ran around, went to the pool, BBQ'd and it wore everyone out. It was really nice to get away and Innsbrook is only one hour from St. Louis . We were planning to stay until Sunday morning, but we didn't really see the point in spending the night to just wake up and come home. So we left after dinner of Saturday night. Samuel fell asleep in the car around 6 and was so tired and worn out that I just put him to bed as soon as we got home. Joseph was tired too, but I couldn't get him to go to bed until a little after 7. They were so tired that they both slept until 7 am on Sunday, which was awesome. The place we stayed at in Innsbrook didn't have shades on the windows, so if we hadn't come home I am sure the boys would have been up super early, so it was nice to get to sleep in a bit.
I think I am so tired today because I am just worn out from everything we did too. It was a great weekend. I am ready to do it again.
I didn't take as many pictures as I thought, but here are a few:
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| Getting ready to go fishing |
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| Playing on the deck in the water |
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| On the dock about to fish |
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| They caught their first fish |
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| Eating donuts for breakfast. They loved them some powdered donuts. |
On the pregnancy front. I am freaking huge. My veins are popping out like crazy and the cellulite has gone nuts. My legs are so disgusting, I am embarrassed. I have packed on a lot of weight this month. I think my boobs have gained at least a pound to a pound and a half each. They are huge and killing me. I have gained 17 pounds so far and I am so ready to be done. I am having some serious sciatic nerve pain. My back hurts all the time. Depending on what position I am sitting in, sometimes I can't get up and walk. I am trying to exercise more and stretch because it makes it feel better and I am in such a better mood when I workout. I worked out for 30 minutes today and hopefully I can get myself and the boys motivated to get to the gym all week. Today they had no desire to go to the pool, so we headed home after I worked out. I am going to try swimming soon. The swim team at the MAC practices every morning, but they are normally done by 10. It is hard to plan swimming time, workout time, lunch time for the boys and nap time. Everything has to be done by 11:30 or 12 so I can get them home and to sleep.
Samuel is still tired from the weekend so he is actually napping right now. I have 30 minutes to get stuff done before I need to get him up. Lots to do.
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