I may be in the beginning throws of "nesting."
We've recently begun to re-do the family room downstairs to transform it into a toy room for the kids. Thank God we'll be able to regain our Living Room as a toy free zone!
With this I've come to realize I need to start Christmas shopping, like now!
I know there is no way in this world I'll want to do any shopping once the baby is here in November so I've given myself until October to get it all done. Shoot, at this rate I won't feel as strapped for cash at the end of the year! With that I've successfully purchased about 50% of Hannah's presents and have just barely started Carter.
I think I'm off to a pretty good start ;)
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Friday, July 15, 2011
HOot HOot
If I had endless amounts of money I would re-do Hannah's room with these adorable owls from Company Kids:
Don't you just love them? But since Hannie just got new bedding like last year or something it would make more sense to buy Amelia new bedding like this set:
I'm digging the owls, they are oh so cute!
Don't you just love them? But since Hannie just got new bedding like last year or something it would make more sense to buy Amelia new bedding like this set:
I'm digging the owls, they are oh so cute!
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Amelia Update
The appointments seemed to be going along well...
Last Wednesday I had an OB appt and was able to schedule my C-Section for 11/1/2011! The next day I had a Fetal Echo Cardiogram at the local Children's Hospital to monitor the effects of my hypo-thyroid/diabetes on the baby's heart. That went well and no issues were noted. The day after that I had an appt at the Diabetes doctor and my Hemoglobin A1C is still really good and my levels have been good so no changes with that. Which meant no insulin, hallelujah! My thyroid is still off and is too high so they are raising my medicine to compensate.
Then this Tuesday came and I had my monthly level 2 ultrasound. Everything seemed fine and then during my ultrasound the tech asked if I had any issues at my last appt. Well I didn't but her question had me quickly realize that when the doctor came to check me out I'd be given some type of bad news. She finished up the ultrasound and advised that Amelia is estimated to weigh 1 pound 4 ounces and is in the 38th percentile. Forty minutes after the tech leaves the exam room the doctor finally shows up. He immediately asks if I know what a "notch" is. Um, no. He goes on to explain that the baby is not getting enough blood flow from the placenta on the left side. He continues with that being where the notch comes in and says that instead of the blood flow being just "one big gulp" that mine is a "big gulp, a divit and a small gulp to compensate." I could plainly see what he was talking about on the tv screen so that was helpful to know what I was looking at. He went on to say that this could be a pre-cursor for preeclampsia and that I really needed to rest and relax and be as stress-free as possible (insert laugh here). I asked if there was anything I could do for the "notch" and there isn't so I think this is a wait and see kind of thing. I have high hopes that the next visit is "normal" and they'll tell me there is no longer a sign of a "notch." So for now all I can do is pray!
Baby Amelia's Face:
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Last Wednesday I had an OB appt and was able to schedule my C-Section for 11/1/2011! The next day I had a Fetal Echo Cardiogram at the local Children's Hospital to monitor the effects of my hypo-thyroid/diabetes on the baby's heart. That went well and no issues were noted. The day after that I had an appt at the Diabetes doctor and my Hemoglobin A1C is still really good and my levels have been good so no changes with that. Which meant no insulin, hallelujah! My thyroid is still off and is too high so they are raising my medicine to compensate.
Then this Tuesday came and I had my monthly level 2 ultrasound. Everything seemed fine and then during my ultrasound the tech asked if I had any issues at my last appt. Well I didn't but her question had me quickly realize that when the doctor came to check me out I'd be given some type of bad news. She finished up the ultrasound and advised that Amelia is estimated to weigh 1 pound 4 ounces and is in the 38th percentile. Forty minutes after the tech leaves the exam room the doctor finally shows up. He immediately asks if I know what a "notch" is. Um, no. He goes on to explain that the baby is not getting enough blood flow from the placenta on the left side. He continues with that being where the notch comes in and says that instead of the blood flow being just "one big gulp" that mine is a "big gulp, a divit and a small gulp to compensate." I could plainly see what he was talking about on the tv screen so that was helpful to know what I was looking at. He went on to say that this could be a pre-cursor for preeclampsia and that I really needed to rest and relax and be as stress-free as possible (insert laugh here). I asked if there was anything I could do for the "notch" and there isn't so I think this is a wait and see kind of thing. I have high hopes that the next visit is "normal" and they'll tell me there is no longer a sign of a "notch." So for now all I can do is pray!
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Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Vacation...
...when I get to, for a moment, pretend to be a stay at home mom. Maybe one day hopefully I'll get to stay home with the kiddos but for now, me working is a necessary evil.
This year was a stay at home year. This usually occurs on the years I'm pregnant, I kind of like it that way. We stayed home for a day then headed to the beach for a few days. Came home and stayed a day and then the next headed to Sesame Place. Then back home to watch movies, eat popcorn and lounge around like we hadn't a care in the world! Ooh, we even had my best friend's baby shower which was of course super fun! Then it was a quiet fourth of July as Tom returned to work and I attempted to shrink the overwhelming list on my DVR. Monday night Hannie had a hard time falling asleep, as soon as she realized it was back to work for me the next day she would not stop crying. After I finally got her settled in bed, I went in my room and started to cry too. I hate leaving my kiddos and I really, really didn't want to leave them for super stressful work. I guess that's life and we just got to keep plugging along and praying life might change for the better someday.
As fun as vacation was I think it was an eye opener for me. Hannah's voice sounds so little still and I enjoyed taking the time to listen to her ramble on. Carter's legs suddenly looked so long! When did my baby boy turn into a nearly two-year old? I enjoyed snuggling in bed with my husband at a normal time of day. I just wish life could be like that everyday! Tom and I were able to talk face to face for once which was terrific. We even hammered out a baby name for our upcoming girl. We both really liked Amelia Sophia but couldn't bring ourselves to give this child the initials A.S.S. So, we decided on Amelia Jane instead! Apparently, come to find out Amelia is a family name on Tom's side and Jane is a family name on my side which was an added bonus we hadn't realized.
I am going to make a pointed effort from here on out to make more family time and memories. The years are slipping by entirely too fast!
This year was a stay at home year. This usually occurs on the years I'm pregnant, I kind of like it that way. We stayed home for a day then headed to the beach for a few days. Came home and stayed a day and then the next headed to Sesame Place. Then back home to watch movies, eat popcorn and lounge around like we hadn't a care in the world! Ooh, we even had my best friend's baby shower which was of course super fun! Then it was a quiet fourth of July as Tom returned to work and I attempted to shrink the overwhelming list on my DVR. Monday night Hannie had a hard time falling asleep, as soon as she realized it was back to work for me the next day she would not stop crying. After I finally got her settled in bed, I went in my room and started to cry too. I hate leaving my kiddos and I really, really didn't want to leave them for super stressful work. I guess that's life and we just got to keep plugging along and praying life might change for the better someday.
As fun as vacation was I think it was an eye opener for me. Hannah's voice sounds so little still and I enjoyed taking the time to listen to her ramble on. Carter's legs suddenly looked so long! When did my baby boy turn into a nearly two-year old? I enjoyed snuggling in bed with my husband at a normal time of day. I just wish life could be like that everyday! Tom and I were able to talk face to face for once which was terrific. We even hammered out a baby name for our upcoming girl. We both really liked Amelia Sophia but couldn't bring ourselves to give this child the initials A.S.S. So, we decided on Amelia Jane instead! Apparently, come to find out Amelia is a family name on Tom's side and Jane is a family name on my side which was an added bonus we hadn't realized.
I am going to make a pointed effort from here on out to make more family time and memories. The years are slipping by entirely too fast!
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Bean is A...
Tom and I debated whether or not to share but we couldn't torture our friends for another five months ;)
We are expecting another GIRL! We are very excited about this, I knew it was a girl (mother's intuition) from the beginning so it was nice to have that confirmed by the ultrasound tech. She was not so cooperative on the picture-taking.. Her chin is tucked to her chest so it's a little hard to see that definition.
Of course I totally went out today and bought a little outfit to bring her home in, I'm just so excited ;)
(My Mother-in-Law predicted this one long ago...she was right!)
We are expecting another GIRL! We are very excited about this, I knew it was a girl (mother's intuition) from the beginning so it was nice to have that confirmed by the ultrasound tech. She was not so cooperative on the picture-taking.. Her chin is tucked to her chest so it's a little hard to see that definition.
Of course I totally went out today and bought a little outfit to bring her home in, I'm just so excited ;)
(My Mother-in-Law predicted this one long ago...she was right!)
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Figaro & Simon
We have two new additions to our family. Figaro a black and white tuxedo and his brother Simon an orange tabby with white feet and belly.
I think we all have fallen in love with them, they have excellent personalities and are very fun to watch when they are together.
I've wanted a cat for a good 6 nearly 7 years. Tom has always vetoed that request. Then last Friday it was early and we hadn't even got out of bed yet when Hannah comes in our room. We pop on the TV for her and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse comes on with "Figaro," Hannah immediately asks for a cat. So I joined in with a "Yeah Tom, let's get a cat!" He actually agreed! I couldn't believe my ears! So the rest of the day I could see Tom backing out of this initial agreement, saying he wasn't awake yet when he was asked, but he already told Hannah she could get one so there was no going back.
We starting research kittens in the paper and some around the neighborhood. Finally late Friday night, I checked petfinder.com and found a rescue very near to our house; Dumpster Cats. They listed a black and white cat and he was a boy, score! So I emailed the lady and he was still available, I didn't think Saturday would come fast enough so we could meet this little kitty boy. Saturday evening we go and see the kittens and Hannah immediately wanted the little black and white one and started calling him Figaro. I thought my heart would melt! I was a little concerned at first because he seemed terrified of all of us and I wasn't sure that he would come out of being a "scaredy cat." Sure enough after only a day or so he warmed up to Tom and I and after another day or so he would come near Hannah.
Finally it was Wednesday, I couldn't stand the fact that we had left Figaro's brother behind. There was four total in his litter including him and two of the brother's had stayed together and were adopted by another lady. I checked with their foster mom and the orange tabby was still there. After work Wednesday we picked up Simon and he bonded right back to Figaro. They have been inseparable ever since.
Hannah's inspiration cat:
I think we all have fallen in love with them, they have excellent personalities and are very fun to watch when they are together.
I've wanted a cat for a good 6 nearly 7 years. Tom has always vetoed that request. Then last Friday it was early and we hadn't even got out of bed yet when Hannah comes in our room. We pop on the TV for her and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse comes on with "Figaro," Hannah immediately asks for a cat. So I joined in with a "Yeah Tom, let's get a cat!" He actually agreed! I couldn't believe my ears! So the rest of the day I could see Tom backing out of this initial agreement, saying he wasn't awake yet when he was asked, but he already told Hannah she could get one so there was no going back.
We starting research kittens in the paper and some around the neighborhood. Finally late Friday night, I checked petfinder.com and found a rescue very near to our house; Dumpster Cats. They listed a black and white cat and he was a boy, score! So I emailed the lady and he was still available, I didn't think Saturday would come fast enough so we could meet this little kitty boy. Saturday evening we go and see the kittens and Hannah immediately wanted the little black and white one and started calling him Figaro. I thought my heart would melt! I was a little concerned at first because he seemed terrified of all of us and I wasn't sure that he would come out of being a "scaredy cat." Sure enough after only a day or so he warmed up to Tom and I and after another day or so he would come near Hannah.
Finally it was Wednesday, I couldn't stand the fact that we had left Figaro's brother behind. There was four total in his litter including him and two of the brother's had stayed together and were adopted by another lady. I checked with their foster mom and the orange tabby was still there. After work Wednesday we picked up Simon and he bonded right back to Figaro. They have been inseparable ever since.
Hannah's inspiration cat:
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