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Friday, May 15, 2009
Sunday, July 13, 2008
28
So I have turned 28, and also am currently 28 weeks pregnant. 28 seems to have come very quickly for both. The age doesn't really bother me, whenever it sounds old in my head I just remind myself that Dan is turning 30 this year, and that makes me feel much younger - isn't that a lovely wifely thing to think?
This pregnancy is flying by, and though I am getting bigger, no one has looked me up and down at the grocery store and taken a step back - as was the case around this time with the twins... I guess they were afraid I'd spread my legs and they'd get baby on their shoes... who knows, not like I shopped at any stores where the clientele wore Milano Blahniks, but people are protective of their Payless BOGO shoes too. But I don't have to deal with the shoe worriers this time around, at least not yet, perhaps they'll resurface in September, or *gasp* October, if the baby comes late. I posted a new belly shot on the family site, if you're trying to decide if I'm approaching the 'scared for my shoes' size.
This pregnancy is flying by, and though I am getting bigger, no one has looked me up and down at the grocery store and taken a step back - as was the case around this time with the twins... I guess they were afraid I'd spread my legs and they'd get baby on their shoes... who knows, not like I shopped at any stores where the clientele wore Milano Blahniks, but people are protective of their Payless BOGO shoes too. But I don't have to deal with the shoe worriers this time around, at least not yet, perhaps they'll resurface in September, or *gasp* October, if the baby comes late. I posted a new belly shot on the family site, if you're trying to decide if I'm approaching the 'scared for my shoes' size.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
A bug? A mole. A bug?! Not a bug.
Xander and Noah are very into bugs. They get very excited when they see one outside, and will follow a fly around the house for 20 minutes. The indulgent mother that I am, I bought them the Disney/Pixar movie "A Bug's Life" - I now know it by heart. They LOVE this movie, and request it constantly, and say "again" as soon as the credits start to roll. Thankfully, they don't usually tantrum too hard if I put on a different movie, or if I initiate a non-tv activity, but I know they would watch 'bugs' start to finish 7 times a day if I let them.
About a month ago, Xander pointed to the mole on my cheek, which embarrassingly had gone untrimmed, and asked "A bug?" I said "no that's a mole" and then Xander asked again "A bug" and thus the bug/mole game was born. I have alot of moles, and the boys like to find new ones and ask if they are bugs, and then I pretend shout that they're moles and they laugh hysterically. It doesn't take much to amuse a 2 year old. Of course, this game amuses Dan and I quite a bit too.
Unfortunately, not all bugs are really moles... we had a roach in the bathroom - yuck! This is the first one we've had indoors in almost a year... about a month after we first moved in we saw a few, called a bug service, they did the inside just that once, but have come every other month to do an outdoor perimeter spray. So I guess it's time for another indoor round, they're coming this afternoon.
Yesterday morning I thought I was dealing with the pink eye 'bug'... It's been going around, and Xander had been goopy for a few days, and then I woke up with a pink and itchy eye. So I called the pediatrician, and they got us in. Of course by the time we got there, Xander's eye was as clear as possible and my pinkness had gone down. Guess Xander had just had a blocked tear duct that worked it self out and I probably just had an eyelash in my eye that irritated it. I'm glad to know that we did not have this 'bug', but it bugs me that I overreacted and hauled my 2 toddlers and my growing, waddling self out to the doctor's office at 8:30 on a Monday morning.
So that's what's going on with bugs at our house. what a theme-y post this was :)
About a month ago, Xander pointed to the mole on my cheek, which embarrassingly had gone untrimmed, and asked "A bug?" I said "no that's a mole" and then Xander asked again "A bug" and thus the bug/mole game was born. I have alot of moles, and the boys like to find new ones and ask if they are bugs, and then I pretend shout that they're moles and they laugh hysterically. It doesn't take much to amuse a 2 year old. Of course, this game amuses Dan and I quite a bit too.
Unfortunately, not all bugs are really moles... we had a roach in the bathroom - yuck! This is the first one we've had indoors in almost a year... about a month after we first moved in we saw a few, called a bug service, they did the inside just that once, but have come every other month to do an outdoor perimeter spray. So I guess it's time for another indoor round, they're coming this afternoon.
Yesterday morning I thought I was dealing with the pink eye 'bug'... It's been going around, and Xander had been goopy for a few days, and then I woke up with a pink and itchy eye. So I called the pediatrician, and they got us in. Of course by the time we got there, Xander's eye was as clear as possible and my pinkness had gone down. Guess Xander had just had a blocked tear duct that worked it self out and I probably just had an eyelash in my eye that irritated it. I'm glad to know that we did not have this 'bug', but it bugs me that I overreacted and hauled my 2 toddlers and my growing, waddling self out to the doctor's office at 8:30 on a Monday morning.
So that's what's going on with bugs at our house. what a theme-y post this was :)
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Things I'm excited about
My thoughts are all scattered... so in effort to organize, I'm going to do a list of things that are exciting in my life.
1) Vacation! We're leaving on Friday for a long weekend in California. I have never been to the Golden State, or any west coast state, so this will be my first experience with the Pacific Ocean. Woohoo! I haven't finished an official itinerary, but we'll obviously spend part of one day at the beach. Another day doing the touristy see the stars on the sidewalk/Rodeo Drive thing... probably not a whole day, I've heard these sites are not all that exciting, but I wanna check that off on my been there/done that list. Monday we relax and Tuesday is Disneyland and head home.
2) A whole year of vision! It's been a year since my lasik surgery... wow, it rocks. Seeing the clock at night, not worrying about itchy contacts on long drives vs. can't wear your sunglasses with regular glasses, and countless other inconveniences I don't have to worry about. I'm especially excited to be able to see at night when the baby comes... no fumbling for glasses just to change a diaper or nurse.
3) Getting my van back! Ugh! We took our van in a WEEK ago for what should have been a minor repair... and we still don't have it back... they found something else, then didn't have the part... blah blah... It's all covered under warranty, which of course is good, but since we're not paying, there's not much we can do about demanding our car back. It has been a long week couped up in the house. It's pretty hot outside, so the backyard is only an escape option in short bursts in the early morning or late evening. Today the guy said he's hopeful it will be done today. We'll see.
I'm sure there are other exciting things, but that's all I have the energy to empty out right now :)
1) Vacation! We're leaving on Friday for a long weekend in California. I have never been to the Golden State, or any west coast state, so this will be my first experience with the Pacific Ocean. Woohoo! I haven't finished an official itinerary, but we'll obviously spend part of one day at the beach. Another day doing the touristy see the stars on the sidewalk/Rodeo Drive thing... probably not a whole day, I've heard these sites are not all that exciting, but I wanna check that off on my been there/done that list. Monday we relax and Tuesday is Disneyland and head home.
2) A whole year of vision! It's been a year since my lasik surgery... wow, it rocks. Seeing the clock at night, not worrying about itchy contacts on long drives vs. can't wear your sunglasses with regular glasses, and countless other inconveniences I don't have to worry about. I'm especially excited to be able to see at night when the baby comes... no fumbling for glasses just to change a diaper or nurse.
3) Getting my van back! Ugh! We took our van in a WEEK ago for what should have been a minor repair... and we still don't have it back... they found something else, then didn't have the part... blah blah... It's all covered under warranty, which of course is good, but since we're not paying, there's not much we can do about demanding our car back. It has been a long week couped up in the house. It's pretty hot outside, so the backyard is only an escape option in short bursts in the early morning or late evening. Today the guy said he's hopeful it will be done today. We'll see.
I'm sure there are other exciting things, but that's all I have the energy to empty out right now :)
Monday, May 5, 2008
The wait is over!
Wow, have I been a basketcase the last few weeks. The headaches this pregnancy have been pretty bad. I went to the chiropractor twice last week, and now the headaches are intermittent instead of constant. I have another appointment tomorrow and am hoping to have more relief. Also, we had our 'big' ultrasound this morning, and all is well, so am also hoping to be a little more relaxed. Plus no more wondering about gender... It's a girl! We're very excited to experience the other side of things and I know the boys will adore a baby sister.
Now it's onto the task of picking names. I feel like we had the hardest time picking out boys names for the twins, and now I can't think of a single girls name that I love. Plus now they have to 'go' with the boys' names.
So I read Birthing from Within. It was wonderfully written and very thought-provoking, but not huge with the practical advice for how to actually give birth. I think I might read something geared toward doulas... so I can learn more about the process of labor, I know I won't actually remember or be able to use that type of scientific info in the throws of pain, but it seems so foreign to me right now, and I just want to have some understanding.
Now it's onto the task of picking names. I feel like we had the hardest time picking out boys names for the twins, and now I can't think of a single girls name that I love. Plus now they have to 'go' with the boys' names.
So I read Birthing from Within. It was wonderfully written and very thought-provoking, but not huge with the practical advice for how to actually give birth. I think I might read something geared toward doulas... so I can learn more about the process of labor, I know I won't actually remember or be able to use that type of scientific info in the throws of pain, but it seems so foreign to me right now, and I just want to have some understanding.
Monday, April 14, 2008
Whirlwind Tour
So I know I've been slacking in my blogging responsibilites. Not much new going on. Had a dr. appt today, everything is just ducky. They did the measuring tape thing, and I'm at 16, so right on track, since I'll be 16 weeks tomorrow. It's strange to be on target with that - last time I got to 40 at 26 weeks. Got to hear the heartbeat with the doppler, but not for too long, since this baby is taking a cue from the big brothers, and is very active and does not like to be still.
I do think I've felt this little bean in the last week or so - that weird fluttery, tightening feeling, especially at night. I'm very anxious to find out the gender. Only about 3 more weeks till that appt.
Tonight Dan's mom gets into town, she's staying for the week, while I go to help my sister move from Detroit to Minneapolis. Yes, the sister that just had a baby on April 3rd. They have movers to do the packing and driving of stuff, the company's taking care of all that - I'll just be doing the minivan chauffeur of Libby, Maddi and new baby Logan. We'll be making pit stops at my mom's and sister's, so even though it will be a crazy trip, I'm glad I'll get to see lots of my family over the course of the week.
Be back next week!
I do think I've felt this little bean in the last week or so - that weird fluttery, tightening feeling, especially at night. I'm very anxious to find out the gender. Only about 3 more weeks till that appt.
Tonight Dan's mom gets into town, she's staying for the week, while I go to help my sister move from Detroit to Minneapolis. Yes, the sister that just had a baby on April 3rd. They have movers to do the packing and driving of stuff, the company's taking care of all that - I'll just be doing the minivan chauffeur of Libby, Maddi and new baby Logan. We'll be making pit stops at my mom's and sister's, so even though it will be a crazy trip, I'm glad I'll get to see lots of my family over the course of the week.
Be back next week!
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