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Truly Blessed

Mon, 11 May 2009 12:26:51 EST

I am truly blessed with two little boys that love each other. My oldest, Robert has such a sweet loving heart. I was reminded of this again this morning. Jonathan managed to sleep through the night, and not wake up at 5 am for a bottle, so I jumped in the shower. He started to make "happy" noises, so my husband encouraged Robert to go talk to him so that DH could go to the restroom and start his morning routine too. Robert sat on the floor talking and playing with his brother in the crib...

Cruising

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 11:45:35 EST

Jonathan is a determined little boy. He wants to be mobile but doesn't want to crawl. So he has been trying to walk and pull up on things. He managed to pull up on me and the couch. I decided to let him play at the train table we have in the playroom. I give him some toys and let him stand and play. Well Saturday, he decided he wanted one of Robert's toys at the other end of the table, so he slowly made his way down the table, about 3 ft. I couldn't believe it. Then he did it again....

Back to work

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 22:47:43 EST

I've been working for 2 weeks, and it is a challenge in more than one way. My work was damaged by Ike, significantly. So I am working from home and going to my work 2 times a week. But both my boys are in daycare all day. My boss has gently put it that I can't work and be a mom at the same time. No one will get the attention they need. And I agree. The few times I have had to work with a sick kid has been a struggle.
But I love working. And enjoy my time with my boys.

Scheduled the C-section today

Tue, 3 Jun 2008 21:31:30 EST

I saw my OB today and we scheduled that C-sec for July 24th. I am happy to have it settled, and love the date. My sister and aunt already share that day and are both thrilled to share with another. Scheduling it now also means I can book my mom's flight so she can be here for the birth and help when we first bring the baby home. With a 3 yr. and a newborn on top of a section, I will need all the help I can get. (Especially since my DH gets overwhelmed easily.

Getting Closer

Fri, 2 May 2008 22:07:21 EST

Time seems to be going quickly. But then again, our life is set to the school year, and that is almost over. My DH teaches, and the end of the year means I get more time in the morning just for me. No more sharing the bathroom with my boys. (Potty training is fun.)
We also have a birthday to plan for my DS, and buckle down and get ready for #2 baby. I haven't really done anything yet.
But I am getting excited, this one is kicking more and that makes me feel better about his h...

It's a Boy

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:17:02 EST

We had our ultrasound last week, and found out we are having another little boy. I will not be out numbered in the house. I am glad I have hobbies that bring me around women. :)
We are pretty excited, and are very happy that so far everything looks good.

We told the family in two different ways. The grandparents got an Easter egg with a piece of paper saying "It's a Boy" inside. While the rest of the family and friends got an email with my DS holding a sign saying "I'm g...

16 weeks along

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 09:36:31 EST

I can't believe that I am already in my second trimester. Sometimes it doesn't seem like I am pregnant. I've gotten past most of the morning sickness, and the constant fatigue. Now I am waiting for this little one to move. We have about 3 weeks until we have our ultrasound and know if we are having a little boy or girl. According to my son, it is a girl well 90% of the time. I would love to have one of each. But as long as it is healthy I will be happy.

This time the ultraso...

Told Family and Friends

Thu, 3 Jan 2008 12:58:52 EST

We decided that we could not keep the secret from my mother, she would notice my not feeling right. So we told both families at Christmas, and some of the extended family. I emailed the rest of the family and friends on New Years day with the news. With my family, you can't only tell one person, they get upset if you don't tell them directly. (If forgot an Uncle with my son and he was upset.)

It is nice to have family and friends know. I still haven't told anyone at work. I...

Nosebleeds

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 14:04:08 EST

With my son, I got nose bleeds quite often especially in the last 3 months. And have only had 1 maybe 2 since his delivery. Now I am 7 weeks along and getting them again. I've had two in as many days. I don't live in a dry cold environment, so that isn't the cause. But it is a sign that my body is building the blood supply up for the developing baby.

Now I have to remember to pack tissues for our plane trip tommorrow. 30

When to share?

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:36:12 EST

We are going to visit family for the holidays, and since I am pretty morning sick, we were thinking about telling. But I am not sure. I miscarried at 8 weeks last time, and that is smack in the middle of my trip. So I am scared. But I don't think I can hide the morning sickness from my mother. I know i can from my in-laws (they don't notice if their son is in pain.)

The other advantage is that we could tell both families in person within 24 hours of each other, with my son, ...

Heartbeat

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 14:30:11 EST

I had an ultrasound yesterday. It was to make the baby was growing. And I got hear the heartbeat. It was a miracle to me. It made me feel better about the pregnancy. I am looking forward to the next visit to hear it again. The baby was so tiny, and of course it was only a body and head, but you could tell the difference.
I am growing attached, and starting to plan what we need and what we can recycle with this one. Anyone ever worry about how the second child gets all the hand-m...

Morning Sickness

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 13:53:09 EST

Never thought I would be happy about morning sickness, but this time it is kind of comforting. When I miscarried, I did not have morning sickness or acne. This time I have both. It gives me hope that I will carry this pregnancy to the end. I am still leary of telling anyone about the pregnancy, but hopefully that will decrease on Thursday when I have a second ultrasound to try and see the baby's heartbeat. It is still a little early so we might not see it, but my doctor wants to try.

So Far So good

Fri, 7 Dec 2007 09:15:43 EST

I got my test results yesterday, and so far they are good. My OB also decided to do a ultrasound, and check that the fetus was in the womb. My miscarriage was a potential eptopic pregnancy, so confirmation is a good thing. The egg is in the womb and looks good for 5 weeks. I will go back next week and have a second ultrasound to see the heartbeat, (hopefully).
I am still a little scared of miscarrying, but it is slowly decreasing. I think when I pass the 8 week mark, when I misca...

Waiting for results

Thu, 6 Dec 2007 11:09:22 EST

I am waiting to see how my hormone levels are. This is the second set of results, and I am hoping that they show the hormone has doubled like it should during a healthy pregnancy. I am worried. This was the first sign of miscarriage in my last pregnancy. And to add to the worry, I am not showing any of the signs I showed in my first pregnancy, no morning sickness or adversion to certain foods. But I have to remind myself that they did not show up until I was at least 6 weeks along, and t...

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Tue, 4 Dec 2007 10:17:47 EST

I am trying not to get to excited about this pregancy until it is confirmed it is a good one. I miscarried last time at about 8 weeks. So now I am waiting for a call about my hormone levels, and making sure that I need repeat them tommorrow. Then I have to have an ultrasound to make sure it is in the womb not eptopic.