Santa

On December 20th we took Bugs to see Santa. Craig thought he was going to freak out when he saw him. I admit I was a bit nervous as well. We got to the mall and saw a huge line. So we did a little shopping and the line was soon down to nothing. I decided to wait in line bugs and daddy joined me soon after. I was telling Bugs all weekend that Santa says Ho Ho Ho. I got a laugh out of him every time I did that. I guess I look the part. I even have the belly that shakes like a bowl full of jelly. We finally got to the front of the line and Daddy was all set to take Bug's picture with Santa. Then lets see if I can put this nicely the elf told us we can not take our own personal photos. I was like your kidding right. The nice elf said no that is what keeps Santa coming back. I thought huh I thought Santa was all about the kids. Anyhow I shell out the money for the photos hoping that we will get a good one. Bugs did really well he did not cry or fuss at all. Hopefully his little sister will be the same way next year.

24 Week Check Up

We had our 24 week check up on the 16th of December. We heard the heartbeat nice and clear and everything is measuring right on schedule. I did ask the Dr. if we can keep the April 1st due date and she said no. Sorry honey! She is concerned that if I go into labor an hour a way the drive and the ride would not be pleasant. So what does this mean? We are looking at a March baby! It is not the Sapphire stone that I wanted for my mother's ring but at least it is blue. Maybe in a year or two I will get the Sapphire.

Christmas Program

I can not believe it is already time for Bob's Christmas program. It seems that we were just celebrating Thanksgiving not that long ago. As I look at the calendar I am also reminded that it is only 10 days until Christmas. Where does the time go? I am hoping to video tape bob's performance. Depending on where we are sitting and how well bugs will sit through the program. Hopefully the 7:00 p.m. time will not cause him to be fussy.

To my friend Chris

I have seen you battle this mysterious disease known as cancer for at least two years now. I can see how it is taking its toll on you. Now it seems it is winning after all those years of fighting. I can not imagine waking up every morning and getting sick thoughout the entire day. Morning sickness has nothing on cancer. It hurts to see you at the cancer center to get fluids and I wish I can take your place. I feel so helpless and I wish that I can do more. Cancer is taking away one of my best friends and it is too soon!

I was thankful you were able to be in my wedding! It meant so much to me, more than you might have known. I miss going shoe shopping at the mall. Even though I can not wear normal shoes right now. I miss our lunches and exchanging clothes. You are so thin now, I am afraid to hug you in the fear I might break something. I hate that you have a hard time keeping warm, walking and you hurt all the time. I do not like all the surgeries you have had to endure. How many can a person go through?

We have not known each other that long but have become as close as sisters. I feel like I am loosing a sister and it sucks! I so much want you to meet your new little niece. If it can not be here, at least meet her in heaven and bless her.

I love you and always will!

Anita

Big U/S Results

Everything looks good with baby. It is bottom down right now so we might have another U/S at 32 weeks. Oh darn that means we get more photos and get to see LO again. LO is currently 11oz and looks perfect. My blood pressure is behaving which is also good. The only bad thing is that I might have a heal spur. If it gets worse I have to see a foot dr.

Oh yes the most important thing, I won the bet with Craig. It is a GIRL!

Teething and U/S

Wow do I really hate this teething process. I feel so helpless for bugs. He was not feeling to good on Thursday so I decided to take a well needed vacation day. Tried to put him in the crib to nap and did not have any success. So he ended up sleeping in mom's arms. That might have been a big mistake.

Friday was worse. I noticed he felt hot around 3:00 am. I took his temperature and it was at 102.5. Grab the Tylenol and the phone to call the nurse line. 102.5 is a low grade fever. I thought low grade, my son is uncomfortable and will not sleep in his crib. He was not drinking a lot due to the fever so trying to get him to drink anything was fun. Even apple juice did not work. Finally the fever broke Saturday afternoon. He was at least taking more of a bottle and by Sunday afternoon he was back to his old self.

I just hope this is the worse of it.

We are looking forward to Wednesday, it is the day we find out if bun is a girl or a boy. Mom thinks we are team pink and Dad thinks we are team blue. We will see who is right in just a few days. I have a feeling I am winning this bet. ; )

Six Month Stats

Bugs is getting to be a big boy. I hate to admit it but I think he might be playing football. On the stipulation that mom plays along right beside him to ensure his utmost safety. At his six month check up he is 21 lbs and 11.5 oz which is in the 97th percentile for weight. He is 28 and 1/4th inches long which is in the 95th percentile. His brain is growing a lot! His head is in the 74th percentile at 44.5.



We got the H1N1 and the flu shot in addition to his routine shots. Bob got the flu mist and H1N1 shot. Bugs did better at getting his shots. A few moments of crying and then off to mom for comfort and it was over. Bob on the other hand started crying even before the needle went in.



I was hoping they would both fall asleep on the way home, bugs was sleeping the moment we pulled out of the parking lot. No such luck for bob.

Six month photo session

Yesterday we had our six month photo session with the photographer. We got a few family shots done for christmas cards. Bugs had more fun outside trying to eat the leaves. I thought of it after the fact, I wish we would have gotten pictures of that. Today we have his six month check up. Hopefully it will go well.

Halloween

Sorry i am a bit late for posting this. We took Bob and Bugs out trick or treating around 6:30. It was quite a sight to have a vampire and a tigger out together. Bob told me she was way over princesses. I guess my little girl is growing up. There were not many houses lit on our block, which was strange. Bugs lasted for a few houses and then decided it was time to go home. Daddy did the honors and took him home while I walked with bob. We walked what it seemed like was forever! I thought we were out for a while but when I got home, the clocks said 7:30. My legs and feet never hurt so bad, I was happy to get home and put them up.

Boo at the Zoo

Last Wednesday, we took Bob and Bugs to the Boo at the Zoo. There was a ton of people, so I am glad we got the tickets early. I was a little disappointed, there were not a lot of animals out. The kids got a lot of candy, from about 30 different booths. Bugs ended up falling asleep about half way through. We even saw a white peacock it was really cool.

Test Results

Today should be the day we get the test results back from the quad screen. If the dr's office does not call, then that is good news. So far no call so I am keeping my fingers and everything else crossed. I may walk funny for a while.

I then look over at my little boy (who is not so little anymore) and wonder, how are we going to afford two kids in daycare? I think about this and I want to cry and then I have to remember to pull myself together. Hopefully it will all work out somehow. At least we will not have to pay for babysitting.

I also looked at the calendar today, wow almost Halloween. Where has time gone lately? It just seems to fly by. Pretty soon it will be time for snow, turkey and cookies. I can handle the snow just no ice otay mother nature.

16 Week Check Up

Yesterday was our 16 week check up and I have learned that my husband is not the most patient person in the world. The doctor was a half an hour late and he is not the type of person to sit still. Thankfully my blood pressure was normal. I am hoping it will stay that way for a while.

The doctor finally came in and we heard the heartbeat again. It is in the 140's and going strong. Baby was even kicking the doppler, I think it wanted to be left alone. Baby even tried moving away from the doppler. It was so funny to actually "hear" the kicks. I told Craig that I was feeling small flutters and he was like it is gas. Now at least baby proved him wrong. Good baby!

I also asked about the H1N1 shot and my doctor recommends that I get it. Of course they are currently sort of stock, I have to call back next week so see if they have more in. I also had blood drawn for the quad screen. This is the test to see if the baby has any markers for downs, etc. Pray that no news is good news, the dr. only calls if there is an abnormality. Crossing fingers and everything else I can, do eyes count?

Next visit is the big ultrasound where we get to see baby and how big it is. Grow bun grow!

Tryout Follow Up

Well it looks like Mackenzie did not try out for the solo after all. She said if she got picked, she would be to nervous to sing in front of everyone by herself. I reminder her of all the countless dance recitals she had to perform in front of all kinds of people. I got the " Oh mommy that is different, because I am not the only one on stage" response. She did however try out for the Angel part, so there might be another thespian in the family after all.

Tryouts

Mackenzie had a try out today for a solo in the Christmas program. Keep your fingers crossed.

Veggies, Teeth, Words and Eyes Oh my!

Well at least the orange ones. It seems that Rick prefers the orange veggies over the green ones. I guess I can not be surprised, his big sister was the same way. He ate an entire bowl of Sweet Potatoes and Carrots when I got home. I do not even like sweet potatoes, looks like we might be making some for thanksgiving now. The sacrifices mothers make for their children.



I have a feeling his bottom teeth will be coming in soon. Rick woke up in the middle of the night crying and so uncomfortable. Thank goodness for baby orajel! I rubbed his gums with it and both he and mommy were able to sleep through the night.



Rick is also beginning to make more sounds. It sounds like he is saying blah blah blah ba ba ba. Of course daddy thinks he is saying Da da da. Daddy was trying to get him to say ma ma ma. I was like uh huh sure you were.



On another note Kenzie got her new glasses yesterday. I will be posting pictures later. Hopefully she will wear them. Poor kid is going to have my eyesight, is there an eye chart for blind as a bat?

Paranoia

That is what I feel when people keep asking me if I have any cravings. The answer is no, I have not had any and then I think OMG, should I be worried? Of course then I start worring. I try to pull myself down from the ceiling and try to reassure myself. This is going to be a long six months if I keep freaking myself out like this.

12 Week Check Up

Ok so I am bit behind in writing this. I knew I would be behind the 8-ball when I started blogging so bear with me.


Our 12 week check up was the 22nd of September. I dredded getting on the scale but it was not that bad, only up 6 lbs in a month. If the weight gain keeps up like this, I will be really happy. I just feel so fat and frumpy these days. I wanted to loose the baby weight before we tried again. Well looks like someone had other plans for us.


After a bit we waited and the nurse came in. She took my blood pressure. Not so good news. The bottom number was a bit high. That is not what I wanted to hear. I thought lets not start this again so soon! I was diagnosed with Pregnancy Induced Hipertention with my son. Hopefully the Bp will bahave from now on. I am sure having two kids and my husband in the room did not help.

We had a resident come in to look for the heartbeat. After about 2 min she was not able to find it. This sends me into panic mode. The last obgyn we had was not able to find the heartbeat with my son until about 15 min later. She was pushing on my belly hard to try and hear it, that was not the most pleasant thing to feel. She then brought out the potable ultrasound and was able to find the heartbeat. I was already in tears by this point, but to hear it was a relief. Ok so fastforward to this appointment, the doctor came in and was able to find the heartbeat in about 5 min. Ok thank you god!

She said everything looks and sounds good. The nurse came back in to take my bp again. The bottom number was still high. She contributed it to stress from getting to the office etc. So far they do not want to monitor it but I think I will, just in case. Oh and sorry bun, no more salami for you.

12 weeks

How time is flying by. I can not believe I will be 12 weeks pregnant tomorrow. I am kind of scared and nervous looking forward to the dr. appointment next week. With my DS, I got worried because my Obgyn was not able to find the heartbeat. After ten min of poking and prodding and not saying much, she was finally able to find it. Talk about a scarry moment!

Since the birth of my DS, we have switched OB's. I like this one a lot better! She does things like it is straight forward and does not beat around the bush. Very refreshing! So we will see what Tuesday holds for us and look forward to hearing the heartbeat of our little bun.

Aug. 20th, 2009

Today was my 8 week check up. I can not believe how the time has flown by since getting my BFP. This was my first experience with a dildo cam. It was not as bad as I have heard. Seeing the little bean on the screen, you kind of forget about the camera up your yoohoo.

We were able to see the flicker of the heartbeat and heard the heartbeat. It is beating strong at 140bpm! There was only one bean and one sac. My husband thought for sure we were having twins. Of course he tried to collect by saying we are going to have twins. "Irish Twins". Boy if that wasn't a reach if I ever heard one. I think he is jealous because he lost.

Aug. 3, 2009

Shock of my life! I had a feeling I was late so I bought a test and POAS. Sure enough it came back pregnant. I kept looking for the NOT but it never showed up. I then broke the news to my DH who was very excited. Me, not so much. Don't get me wrong I am happy to have another little one, I just did not expect to be pregnant so soon after delivering my DS.



The next morning I POAS again to make sure I was not seeing things. Again the same result pregnant without a not.



I start to think about how my body is going to handle it and if it is strong enough to endure another pregnancy. I am sure everything will be fine, I have a tendency to worry. It runs in the family after all.