Isaac will be here today! As in my c-section is scheduled for 1PM. I am up, trying not to get too emotional thinking about what is to come. Hubby had to work extra early this AM to make it off in time to get me to the hospital to deliver. Kids know what is going on so they were up throughout the night. Eddie thinks it is great that mommy can't eat and is starving. He keeps reminding his brother and sister, who could careless. Lexi peed on the potty for the first time!!! I think it is probably a fluke but I did note that I've never bought underwear for her since she isn't quite 2 yet.
Yesterday:
Lexi was crying and holding her face. I saw Travis looking guilty behind her. "Did you smack her?" I asked.
Travis: "No, I punched her in the nose."
Lexi: screaming, "No, my nose!!!!"
Last night:
Travis comes out of his room screaming and crying too upset to tell me what is wrong and goes off in search of Daddy. I go into his room and see Lexi sitting on his bed. "Did you smack your brother?" I demand.
Lexi: Knockout!
Mommy: You knocked him out?
Lexi: Uh-huh!
The joy of toddlers! I am so ready to meet Isaac. I am sad to know this will be our last baby. But I am ready to become a family of 6.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Embracing
Anyone who knows me is probably sick of me complaining about the fact that I get so little sleep. My kids are NOT good sleepers. I've never really had the issues of kids falling asleep or not sleeping in their own beds, etc, you know all the traditional ones that parents face? No, my almost 6 yr old has been napless for about a yr and a half, goes to bed at 9PM and loves to get up anywhere from 5AM-6:30AM. My 3 yr old likes to get up with the middle of the night (oh, did I mention that his big brother does sometimes too). My almost 2 yr old is up several times a night. And yes, I've made sure they are full etc..
Anyway, no, I am not complaining! I have decided to embrace my babies for the way they are. They are wonderful little creature who teach me something new everyday. And today? They've taught me to embrace their personalities and idiocyncrisies (sp?). So, when Eddie wakes up bright eyed and bushy tailed at 5AM? We will be using that to my advantage and starting school. Reading and Phonics and Math need his 5AM personality and brain, because this is afterall, when he is at his A game!
Anyway, no, I am not complaining! I have decided to embrace my babies for the way they are. They are wonderful little creature who teach me something new everyday. And today? They've taught me to embrace their personalities and idiocyncrisies (sp?). So, when Eddie wakes up bright eyed and bushy tailed at 5AM? We will be using that to my advantage and starting school. Reading and Phonics and Math need his 5AM personality and brain, because this is afterall, when he is at his A game!
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
New Stresses
This past weekend was nice. One of my oldest friends threw me a baby shower! Isaac surely has all the bog things he needs now and we have a few more weeks to get the small stuff. I am very blessed for the few but awesome friends and family we have.
Yesterday, was my 33 week checkup. Despite the headaches and rising BP the doc wasn't concerned. The BP is not high by her standards, I'm not swollen, and she claims the headaches are just pregnancy headaches. She is suddenly concerned that the last sono (2 MONTHS AGO) was still measuring me 2 weeks small (as I did w/ Lexi). Then she springs on me that they couldn't see an outlet for Isaac's heart on the last sono (AGAIN, 2 MONTHS AGO!!!!!!!!!). Um, why wasn't I made aware of this????? So, she's sending me to Maternal and Fetal Medicine. Then she tells me NOT to be concerned. REALLY??? YOU are concerned enough to send me to a high-risk doctor rather than the regular ultrasound techs, withheld info from me for 2 months, but I SHOULDN'T be concerned???? Not only am I concerned, I'm angry!!!!!!! I held it together pretty well, only because Ed and Lexi were w/ me and the hubby gets nervous when it comes to things like this. I looked at him, could instantly tell he was worried and trying to hold it together for me, and I couldn't flip out and have him worried about me as well. Last night, when it was just us, he looked at me and said, "I just don't think anything is wrong. I believe he's going to be okay." And how could I answer? I firmly believe if God brought us to it, He'll get us through it!!
I called the place yesterday when I got home from the doctor's office. I was upset to learn that they shut their phones off at 4PM. The answering service was quick to explain that their office doesn't neccessarily close at 4 but they turn their phones off at 4. What kind of crap is that???? Another stressor. Anywho, they open in an hr and 15 mins and I will be calling. I'm eager to see just what is going on with our little Isaac guy.
Yesterday, was my 33 week checkup. Despite the headaches and rising BP the doc wasn't concerned. The BP is not high by her standards, I'm not swollen, and she claims the headaches are just pregnancy headaches. She is suddenly concerned that the last sono (2 MONTHS AGO) was still measuring me 2 weeks small (as I did w/ Lexi). Then she springs on me that they couldn't see an outlet for Isaac's heart on the last sono (AGAIN, 2 MONTHS AGO!!!!!!!!!). Um, why wasn't I made aware of this????? So, she's sending me to Maternal and Fetal Medicine. Then she tells me NOT to be concerned. REALLY??? YOU are concerned enough to send me to a high-risk doctor rather than the regular ultrasound techs, withheld info from me for 2 months, but I SHOULDN'T be concerned???? Not only am I concerned, I'm angry!!!!!!! I held it together pretty well, only because Ed and Lexi were w/ me and the hubby gets nervous when it comes to things like this. I looked at him, could instantly tell he was worried and trying to hold it together for me, and I couldn't flip out and have him worried about me as well. Last night, when it was just us, he looked at me and said, "I just don't think anything is wrong. I believe he's going to be okay." And how could I answer? I firmly believe if God brought us to it, He'll get us through it!!
I called the place yesterday when I got home from the doctor's office. I was upset to learn that they shut their phones off at 4PM. The answering service was quick to explain that their office doesn't neccessarily close at 4 but they turn their phones off at 4. What kind of crap is that???? Another stressor. Anywho, they open in an hr and 15 mins and I will be calling. I'm eager to see just what is going on with our little Isaac guy.
Friday, July 1, 2011
Travis turns 3!
It's hard to believe Travis is now 3. Time really does fly once babies become mobile in my opinion. Sometimes it's hard to realize when you are feeding and changing every 3 hrs. as a newborn. Travis has such a unique personality! He just rolls with the punches so to speak. He definitely gets that from his daddy. I tend to stress and worry over everything. Travis even walks like daddy! He had a Mickey Mouse party 5 days before he actually turned 3. He had a ball! We bought him a 12'' bike w/ training wheels and a plastic outdoor grill. For the first time ever, I believe our presents were a hit! He loved his bike and he plays with that grill everyday!! I am always disappointed when we buy things that we expect our kids will love and they barely use them. But this time? I think we got it! Travis was very into his Mickey Mouse cake that Grandma and Pop Pop made him. I confess, he had 4 pieces for the occasion. You see, Travis had been sick for 2 weeks prior and all he was talking about was that cake! So I let him have his cake, lol!!
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Father's Day 2011
Eddie had some cute moments for his Daddy on daddy's big day. He woke his father up to give him a card. "Happy Father's Day, daddy! What did you get me?"
Later in the evening he asked Ed when is "Kid's Day?" We explained that the closest thing is a birthday, lol.
Eddie saw a commercial where a father and son were sharing a soda and then a bottled water. He promptly went into the kitchen and got himself, Travis, Alexis, and daddy a bottled water and they cheered to a Happy Father's Day.
Later in the evening he asked Ed when is "Kid's Day?" We explained that the closest thing is a birthday, lol.
Eddie saw a commercial where a father and son were sharing a soda and then a bottled water. He promptly went into the kitchen and got himself, Travis, Alexis, and daddy a bottled water and they cheered to a Happy Father's Day.
Monday, May 16, 2011
Thoughts/Comments of my Boys
Eddie asked me the other day if I would bake him cookies when he went to college. Teary eyed, I replied that he didn't have to leave home to attend college! And yes I would bake him cookies.
On Mother's Day, Travis came into my bed and we were cuddling. I said, "I love you Travis." His reply? "Thank you."
A few days ago Travis was again, cuddling with me. I commented that I could squeeze on him all day. His reply? "Get off Mom."
The kids were over Grandma & Pop Pop's for my ultrasound appt. We called Eddie to let him know we were expecting a boy. His reply? "Dang, I wanted a girl."
LOL I love these kids so much. Lexi is talking more everyday and I can't wait to post her funny comments!
On Mother's Day, Travis came into my bed and we were cuddling. I said, "I love you Travis." His reply? "Thank you."
A few days ago Travis was again, cuddling with me. I commented that I could squeeze on him all day. His reply? "Get off Mom."
The kids were over Grandma & Pop Pop's for my ultrasound appt. We called Eddie to let him know we were expecting a boy. His reply? "Dang, I wanted a girl."
LOL I love these kids so much. Lexi is talking more everyday and I can't wait to post her funny comments!
Friday, May 13, 2011
Newest Addition will be a....
We got our 21.5 week sonogram today and it showed that we are expecting another...BOY!! Everything looks good, and Isaac looks healthy! I think we were pulling for another girl to even up our family. But we are incredibly happy. I have to admit that I think Lexi will be one spoiled little girl. Especially because we know this will be our last baby. But we are enjoying it and all the blessings He has provided.
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Cute happenings
The kids are doing so many cute things that I'm going to jot them down while my memory lasts, lol.
Recently, I took Lexi in my cart and shopped at the Walmart while Ed took the boys to look at "guy stuff." No, the following behavior wasn't cute but it is note worthy. I placed a mop in my cart. Lexi promptly pulls it so it is mostly in her little area up front, despite the fact that it is larger than she is. Next thing I know she is swinging it and telling people to "MOVE!" The little old ladies were laughing at her?! I was horrified. I doubt they would have found it amusing if she hit them with it!
During bedtime prayers, Eddie prayed that Jesus would give us 2 girl babies in my belly. Cute? Sure! Then he follows it with, "Jesus, one day when you are ready I will come to live with you in your cave." At first I thought he said "cage" and let it go for the night. When I repeated the story to my cousin, she asked if he meant cave? So, I asked him what he told Jesus last night. He repeated the story and clearly stated cave. It was then that I realized he was talking about the tomb and I explained that when Jesus rose he did not stay in the tomb/cave.
Travis is doing this cute squinty face thing when praying. He and Lexi both love to repeat grace about 10 times (not kidding) during dinner. In an effort to get Travis to talk more, I've asked him to start saying it. He lifts his face upward, squints his eyes, pukers his lips and remains silent, eventually he says, "EAT!"
Eddie and Travis were wrestling on the floor, literally rolling around when Lexi picked up the broom and started beating them with it, yelling "GET!" The boys then started yelling at me to make her stop (all the while still rolling around fighting). I'll admit it....I was laughing so hard that tears were coming down my face and I couldn't make her stop for a few minutes.
Today, after church Eddie tells me he received 2 scratches. I asked him what that meant. He said, "You know? My names on the board with 2 scratches next to it." I said, "Is that a good thing or a bad thing?" His response was, "A good thing Mom. My friend was telling me secrets." I then clarified for him that it was not a good thing as he was not supposed to be talking in Sunday school but following his teachers instructions.
Recently, I took Lexi in my cart and shopped at the Walmart while Ed took the boys to look at "guy stuff." No, the following behavior wasn't cute but it is note worthy. I placed a mop in my cart. Lexi promptly pulls it so it is mostly in her little area up front, despite the fact that it is larger than she is. Next thing I know she is swinging it and telling people to "MOVE!" The little old ladies were laughing at her?! I was horrified. I doubt they would have found it amusing if she hit them with it!
During bedtime prayers, Eddie prayed that Jesus would give us 2 girl babies in my belly. Cute? Sure! Then he follows it with, "Jesus, one day when you are ready I will come to live with you in your cave." At first I thought he said "cage" and let it go for the night. When I repeated the story to my cousin, she asked if he meant cave? So, I asked him what he told Jesus last night. He repeated the story and clearly stated cave. It was then that I realized he was talking about the tomb and I explained that when Jesus rose he did not stay in the tomb/cave.
Travis is doing this cute squinty face thing when praying. He and Lexi both love to repeat grace about 10 times (not kidding) during dinner. In an effort to get Travis to talk more, I've asked him to start saying it. He lifts his face upward, squints his eyes, pukers his lips and remains silent, eventually he says, "EAT!"
Eddie and Travis were wrestling on the floor, literally rolling around when Lexi picked up the broom and started beating them with it, yelling "GET!" The boys then started yelling at me to make her stop (all the while still rolling around fighting). I'll admit it....I was laughing so hard that tears were coming down my face and I couldn't make her stop for a few minutes.
Today, after church Eddie tells me he received 2 scratches. I asked him what that meant. He said, "You know? My names on the board with 2 scratches next to it." I said, "Is that a good thing or a bad thing?" His response was, "A good thing Mom. My friend was telling me secrets." I then clarified for him that it was not a good thing as he was not supposed to be talking in Sunday school but following his teachers instructions.
Sunday, March 27, 2011
I'm Better!
One of my reasons for starting a blog was so I could jot down or document the cute random things the kids say or do. I enjoy scrapbooking as well but have fell very far behind. I'm finding it impossible to document the wonderful things that pop up from my little ones every day b/c there are just too many. Here's one recent one from Eddie.
We recently took a trip to visit friends in NC. My Goddaughter, who happens to be Eddie's "girlfriend" had some of her friends over, a few girls that are their same age (5). As kids often do, she decided she didn't want to play w/ Eddie anymore and his feelings were hurt. In fact, he's still talking about it...daily. Last night, he cuddled up to Daddy and told him that he was not playing with Kirra anymore. His quote, "I not playing with Kirra anymore. She thinks her friends are better than me! But their not! I better!" Ed and I both smiled and hugged him and assured him that he is totally awesome!
Also, just to note. If you ask Travis what his name is, he replies, "Eddie." It drives Eddie crazy and I'm 95% sure that's why Travis does it. If you ask Travis how old he is, he replies "8" (He's 2). If he doesn't know your name, you are automatically called, "Pete." We are not sure if this is from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse or Toy Story 2, which are both his favs, btw.
Lexi loves keeping up with and beating on her brothers! Her fav thing to say at the moment is, "EW!"
We recently took a trip to visit friends in NC. My Goddaughter, who happens to be Eddie's "girlfriend" had some of her friends over, a few girls that are their same age (5). As kids often do, she decided she didn't want to play w/ Eddie anymore and his feelings were hurt. In fact, he's still talking about it...daily. Last night, he cuddled up to Daddy and told him that he was not playing with Kirra anymore. His quote, "I not playing with Kirra anymore. She thinks her friends are better than me! But their not! I better!" Ed and I both smiled and hugged him and assured him that he is totally awesome!
Also, just to note. If you ask Travis what his name is, he replies, "Eddie." It drives Eddie crazy and I'm 95% sure that's why Travis does it. If you ask Travis how old he is, he replies "8" (He's 2). If he doesn't know your name, you are automatically called, "Pete." We are not sure if this is from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse or Toy Story 2, which are both his favs, btw.
Lexi loves keeping up with and beating on her brothers! Her fav thing to say at the moment is, "EW!"
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Relief and Gratitude
Today was a rough day. Well it started late last nite actually. A drunk driver hit our van around 11:15PM. I was in a deep sleep and I believe Ed was sleeping too (he denies this, but trust me, if he was awake he would have heard the impact...he's just good like that). Anyway, thankfully our neighbors on both sides witnessed this and one set called right away (that's how I became aware of it) and the other knocked on the door (notifying Ed). I won't bore you with details but I will mention that the driver was drunk, had a child in the van, and had temporary tags (and we never got a license plate). I'm sure this is going to cost lots of money we don't have but am grateful that no one was hurt (especially the child in the drunk drivers van).
This afternoon I had a routine checkup for my 13.5 week appt. My OB could not hear a heartbeat. Ed was in the van w/ sleeping kids so I was by myself. The doc gave me an order for an ultrasound and recommended that I get in some time this week. I've been experiencing some lower left side ovary pain and asked if something was wrong. His response was that we would know more after the ultrasound. I held it together pretty good until I got in the van w/ Ed. Really, I should have just went back in the office and demanded that he send me to the hospital for an ultrasound. After several phone calls, I managed to get an appt in Columbia. I made it there, 10 mins. late, lost my ins card somewhere in the van when I was making the calls to try to get an appt, and my cousin (who was meeting us there from Annapolis) didn't make it in time. So, since the policy is no kids, I went back by myself. It was a very frightening experience that I prayed thru continuously. The tech wouldn't not allow me to look at the screen for a long time. After several mins. she told me she did infact see a heartbeat. She allowed me a brief glimpse, printed me off 2 pics, and proceeded to take the neccesary measurements. I felt that sharp pain again when she measured my left ovary but other than that all is well. I am so thankful that after such a stressful day, I was able to see my 11 week (that's what the baby is measuring) old's tiny heartbeat. When I got out to the van, I was met with the best gift a mommy could ask for, 3 smiling faces waiting to see the first pic of their future brother or sister!!
Ed was very nervous during this time as well. After 9 yrs together and 7.5 yrs of marriage, I can honestly say, I've never seen him so quiet. He made it in as I was getting dressed, so they told him to just wait for me in the lobby. The receptionist must have sensed his discomfort b/c she informed him that there was a heartbeat! I came out of the exam room and was greeting by my smiling hubby first! His smile always makes my day better. Those 3 great kids of mine? They must get that from him.
This afternoon I had a routine checkup for my 13.5 week appt. My OB could not hear a heartbeat. Ed was in the van w/ sleeping kids so I was by myself. The doc gave me an order for an ultrasound and recommended that I get in some time this week. I've been experiencing some lower left side ovary pain and asked if something was wrong. His response was that we would know more after the ultrasound. I held it together pretty good until I got in the van w/ Ed. Really, I should have just went back in the office and demanded that he send me to the hospital for an ultrasound. After several phone calls, I managed to get an appt in Columbia. I made it there, 10 mins. late, lost my ins card somewhere in the van when I was making the calls to try to get an appt, and my cousin (who was meeting us there from Annapolis) didn't make it in time. So, since the policy is no kids, I went back by myself. It was a very frightening experience that I prayed thru continuously. The tech wouldn't not allow me to look at the screen for a long time. After several mins. she told me she did infact see a heartbeat. She allowed me a brief glimpse, printed me off 2 pics, and proceeded to take the neccesary measurements. I felt that sharp pain again when she measured my left ovary but other than that all is well. I am so thankful that after such a stressful day, I was able to see my 11 week (that's what the baby is measuring) old's tiny heartbeat. When I got out to the van, I was met with the best gift a mommy could ask for, 3 smiling faces waiting to see the first pic of their future brother or sister!!
Ed was very nervous during this time as well. After 9 yrs together and 7.5 yrs of marriage, I can honestly say, I've never seen him so quiet. He made it in as I was getting dressed, so they told him to just wait for me in the lobby. The receptionist must have sensed his discomfort b/c she informed him that there was a heartbeat! I came out of the exam room and was greeting by my smiling hubby first! His smile always makes my day better. Those 3 great kids of mine? They must get that from him.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Sheer Exhaustion
I should have known before the little + sign on the stick. The absolute sheer exhaustion should have clued me in, lol. Duh, Julie, you are pregnant. I guess I never really got over the reality of "trying to conceive" for so long w/ Eddie and Travis. My cycles are inconsistent for no-good reason they can explain medically so I never take a test right away. Believe me, I am very blessed. We TTC for 14 months before we got pregnant w/ Eddie and for 19 months before we got pregnant w/ Travis. I do realize some couple try for years and its just not God's plan. But in those months of trying I felt like we might be one of those couples and it was heartbreaking. So my heart goes out to those couples.
Anyhow, I wake up exhausted. Lexi is not sleeping thru the night (yes, she's 16 months old). I feel like I can't catch up on anything on the home front! LOL, before I discovered I am pregnant, I even told several people, "I don't know why but ever since Christmas, I just can't keep a handle on this house." Don't get me wrong, I'm thankful for being one of those women who doesn't suffer from morning sickness-much. But I will be glad when that 2nd trimester kicks in and kicks the exhaustion out!!!
Anyhow, I wake up exhausted. Lexi is not sleeping thru the night (yes, she's 16 months old). I feel like I can't catch up on anything on the home front! LOL, before I discovered I am pregnant, I even told several people, "I don't know why but ever since Christmas, I just can't keep a handle on this house." Don't get me wrong, I'm thankful for being one of those women who doesn't suffer from morning sickness-much. But I will be glad when that 2nd trimester kicks in and kicks the exhaustion out!!!
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
What am I thinking?
Well, we discovered we are pregnant with our 4th and final baby two weeks ago. I went to the doctors today and we are 9.5 weeks. I was a little disappointed because at that stage I knew he wouldn't try to hear a heartbeat so that means waiting another 4 weeks.
Ed was thrilled when I showed him that stick with the + sign. I was a little aprehensive. We definitely always planned on 4. I just instantly remembered the 16 month age gap between Travis and Lexi and remembered how hard it was for me to adjust. Lexi will be 23 months when I deliver so I think it will be easier.
I can laugh now because the doctor asked me what was new besides the pregnancy. He last saw me for my annual exam in April. I replied with a nonchalant "nothing" at first. Then I burst into laughter and said, "That's not true. I'm homeschooling. I have 3 kids under 6 and am pregnant with baby #4. My life is crazy. And I do realize that I must be a little insane." He smiled and stated that surely I must be getting lots of sleep. To which I laughed and replied, "Nope, Lexi still isn't sleeping through the night." Whatever the next 7 months bring...I'm sure it's gonna be a wild ride!
Ed was thrilled when I showed him that stick with the + sign. I was a little aprehensive. We definitely always planned on 4. I just instantly remembered the 16 month age gap between Travis and Lexi and remembered how hard it was for me to adjust. Lexi will be 23 months when I deliver so I think it will be easier.
I can laugh now because the doctor asked me what was new besides the pregnancy. He last saw me for my annual exam in April. I replied with a nonchalant "nothing" at first. Then I burst into laughter and said, "That's not true. I'm homeschooling. I have 3 kids under 6 and am pregnant with baby #4. My life is crazy. And I do realize that I must be a little insane." He smiled and stated that surely I must be getting lots of sleep. To which I laughed and replied, "Nope, Lexi still isn't sleeping through the night." Whatever the next 7 months bring...I'm sure it's gonna be a wild ride!
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