Life is good. I hate saying that because I fear something or someone is going to take it all away. Sad huh? That's how I've always been. I'm always afraid to admit that life is good and as it should be. I hear the news and someone, somewhere is hurting. I can't stop thinking about the poor parents of the children that were lost in the Connecticut shooting. It hurts my heart. Life can change in the blink of an eye. We just lost someone really dear to us. Alex's mom's husband passed away on December 18th. He passed away from a massive heart attack. Jacob LOVED his Papa so much. Thankfully they were just here the month before, so he had a chance to see him before the Lord called him home. It was really weird because that day and up until his body was laid to rest, Jacob was talking about Papa A LOT. He was seeing him. He was saying, "HI PAPA!!" and then he would point to the wall. He did this a few times. Thankfully I wasn't the only one that saw it, or I would have thought I was either sleep deprived or losing it (which I am pretty sure I am anyways). It was pretty surreal and creepy all at the same time. After he had his funeral, he stopped talking about him. One of the times he was on his bed crying for him. He loved him. We all loved him. He was a very sweet man. He was a man of very few words. He would light up around Jacob. I never saw him smile as much as I did when he was around my little boy. Memories we will never forget.
Charlotte is amazing. She is such a good baby. She's a little high maintenance at times, but she's really not that bad. She just LOVES to nurse ALL THE TIME, which is the way Jacob was as well. She seems to want to nurse and then she wants to nurse again to sleep. Very tiring, but it's worth it. As of Christmas, she starting to find her voice. It's such a SWEET sound! Her whole face lights up as she smiles and then she will work herself up to make a noise. Her eyes sparkle, it's pretty amazing. I forgot about all of this. It's getting better and better. Having two kids is not easy, but it's getting manageable. There were moments (there still are), where I don't think I can do it. I know as she gets older, it will get that much easier. Well, that's what people seem to tell me at least.
We've been co-sleeping. I said I would never do it, but it's really the only way I'm getting a full night of sleep. Well, not really a full night of sleep, more sleep than I would be. She nurses while I sleep. haha. We need to stop that soon though. I really don't want her to get used to it. I think she already is, but I enjoy it just as much as she does. Knowing that this is the last kid, makes me want to hold onto this as much as I possibly can. It makes me sad that this is the last time I will have a newborn! I couldn't imagine myself with three kids though. This isn't easy. I need to remind myself that.
Jacob is such a good boy. He is fully potty trained. He hasn't had a night time accident in a long time. I think we will stop using pull ups as soon as this pack is done. Having only one kid in diapers is a joy. He is talking a lot more too. It makes communicating so much easier. We were having a really hard time at one point. We were both so frustrated. He does amazing in his big boy bed. We recently starting having some issues with him getting out of bed at night. Over and over and over again. He seems to always want a specific toy. Once he gets that toy he wants another one and then he wants water with ice. It's pretty cute, but also really annoying after the 50th time and I'm trying to nurse Charlotte.
He still has issues with food. He won't try anything new and he seems to only want oatmeal. He will eat it ALL DAY and he pretty much does. I tried to give him pedisure, but he won't drink it. He will eat eggs on occasion and fish sticks sometimes, but that is really it. He still loves his carbs though. He will typically eat most bread and toast. I hate it. I wish he would eat a well rounded meal because I think I would feel so much better. He will sometimes eat pizza too, that's healthy, right? Calcium? ha!
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Monday, October 1, 2012
35 Weeks and a Potty Trained Son!
I cannot believe I'm already 35 weeks! How in the world did that happen? I felt like I was pregnant with Jacob forever. This time, not so much. I guess I'm just so busy with Jacob that I haven't had every single second to think about being pregnant. I was obsessed when I was pregnant with him. It was ALL about being pregnant. haha. I look back and think about how foolish I was. My, how things have changed. I'm not as nervous and anxious as I was with him. I'm much more calm and have an idea of what I have coming. Of course, it's going to be a lot different, but I feel like it's something we can do. It will take a lot of adjustment on all of our parts, but I know we will get there eventually. We won't have to You Tube how to give a newborn a bath. hahahaha! Oh yea, we so did that. Both of our mothers were here and just laughed and watched us. I can't believe how hard that must have been on them to just watch.
I am SO uncomfortable, but I hate complaining. I'm blessed that I've made it this far with a healthy little girl. We had a little scare with her heart. They couldn't find the fourth chamber and worried that there could have been a hole. Well after seeing the specialist we found that there are no holes (praise Jesus!), but they couldn't find the aortic arch. The doctor wasn't too concerned though. We go back this week to try and find it. I have a feeling all is ok and it's just because of her position. She's been in the same spot since I was 20 weeks. She's not budging.
Jacob is FULLY potty trained. It is GLORIOUS! He hasn't had an accident in about 2 1/2 weeks now. We even drove 5 1/2 hours to San Antonio and went to Sea World and we had no accidents! We pulled over and he used the potty in the car (even went poo poo, haha). He was such a trooper. He has napped the last two days in his underwear and he's doing great. I'm not ready to stop the pull ups at night, but we will get there. 99.9% of the time he wakes up dry. He pretty much trained himself. I was SO easy. I admit, there were a few tough days (about a week). We had a lot of accidents, but one day, he just got it. I think because I got a little upset and he hates to disappointing us, so he just stopped having accidents. That was it! He's such an amazing little boy. He amazes me more and more each day. He is so sweet. If I get hurt (or anyone for that matter), he instantly asks if I'm ok. He gives kisses and always tells us he loves us.
He started Mother's Day Out two days a week this Fall. He goes Tuesday and Thursday and LOVES it. They really helped a lot with potty training. I was really worried about sending him in underwear, but they were saints and helped a TON.
We found out a few weeks ago that we may (more than likely) be moving to Austin next year. We aren't sure about when, but it's pretty evident that it's going to happen. I have mixed feelings about it. I love our friends and life here. Things have been great. We fixed up the house and made it how we like it. On the other end, I'm excited to get the heck out of Midland. This place is awful (other than the people of course). There isn't much to do at all. I know that we will have a lot more to do and a lot more opportunities for the kids in Austin. We will see what happens and when.
I had my baby shower this past Saturday. It was amazing. Leslie, Jenny and Ashley really out did themselves. I was a crying mess nearly the entire time. I was and am just so grateful for them and all they did (and continue to) do for me. I am blessed beyond belief to have them in my life. We received a ton of cute things. I can't wait for her room to be done. It's VERY pink.
Pics to come soon. :0)
I am SO uncomfortable, but I hate complaining. I'm blessed that I've made it this far with a healthy little girl. We had a little scare with her heart. They couldn't find the fourth chamber and worried that there could have been a hole. Well after seeing the specialist we found that there are no holes (praise Jesus!), but they couldn't find the aortic arch. The doctor wasn't too concerned though. We go back this week to try and find it. I have a feeling all is ok and it's just because of her position. She's been in the same spot since I was 20 weeks. She's not budging.
Jacob is FULLY potty trained. It is GLORIOUS! He hasn't had an accident in about 2 1/2 weeks now. We even drove 5 1/2 hours to San Antonio and went to Sea World and we had no accidents! We pulled over and he used the potty in the car (even went poo poo, haha). He was such a trooper. He has napped the last two days in his underwear and he's doing great. I'm not ready to stop the pull ups at night, but we will get there. 99.9% of the time he wakes up dry. He pretty much trained himself. I was SO easy. I admit, there were a few tough days (about a week). We had a lot of accidents, but one day, he just got it. I think because I got a little upset and he hates to disappointing us, so he just stopped having accidents. That was it! He's such an amazing little boy. He amazes me more and more each day. He is so sweet. If I get hurt (or anyone for that matter), he instantly asks if I'm ok. He gives kisses and always tells us he loves us.
He started Mother's Day Out two days a week this Fall. He goes Tuesday and Thursday and LOVES it. They really helped a lot with potty training. I was really worried about sending him in underwear, but they were saints and helped a TON.
We found out a few weeks ago that we may (more than likely) be moving to Austin next year. We aren't sure about when, but it's pretty evident that it's going to happen. I have mixed feelings about it. I love our friends and life here. Things have been great. We fixed up the house and made it how we like it. On the other end, I'm excited to get the heck out of Midland. This place is awful (other than the people of course). There isn't much to do at all. I know that we will have a lot more to do and a lot more opportunities for the kids in Austin. We will see what happens and when.
I had my baby shower this past Saturday. It was amazing. Leslie, Jenny and Ashley really out did themselves. I was a crying mess nearly the entire time. I was and am just so grateful for them and all they did (and continue to) do for me. I am blessed beyond belief to have them in my life. We received a ton of cute things. I can't wait for her room to be done. It's VERY pink.
Pics to come soon. :0)
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Charlotte Marie!
I picked a name! My daughter will be Charlotte Marie! I am soooooo happy I finally made a decision. I love love love it and can't wait to meet her!
Friday, August 24, 2012
Big Boy Bed!
My sweet little baby boy really isn't a baby anymore! He now sleeps in a big boy bed (a full size to be exact). It was so weird to walk into the house after being at a friends house for the afternoon to his room completely different!! We had planned on changing his crib over the weekend of the 18th - but was totally shocked with Alex surprised us and had it done on the 17th! I almost cried. His room looked and felt so different. I didn't like it at first. I wanted the crib back and I wanted my little boy to be a baby again! I felt like I just brought him home into that sweet nursery and now it looked like a totally different place.
He loved it instantly. He loved his crib, so we were a little worried as to how he would take the transition, but he always amazes us. He did (and has done) amazing in the last week. We've only had to go back into his room about 3 or 4 times to tell him to lay back down, but he never gets out and plays. He loves it! When his friends come over he runs into his room and jumps on his bed to show them. He's pretty proud and so are we!
We decided to go with a vintage airplane theme for his "big boy room" because of the painting in our house that he's loved since the day he came home from the hospital. It used to calm him when he was crying, so we knew very early on that we wanted to go with that theme when it was time. We just didn't think it would be here so soon. We are adding the decorating touches slowly, but it's really coming along and we don't have much more to do. It's fun.
Now it's time to work on his sister's room! We started getting things slowly and the furniture actually came in last weekend, but we aren't quite ready for it. We still need to get the carpets stretched and cleaned and then we need to finish the crown molding and paint. The carpet guys come on the 31st and then we should be able to knock the paint out in that same weekend (I'm hoping). I can't wait to start setting things up. It's really hard to believe I'm going to be 30 weeks pregnant this Sunday. Where has this pregnancy gone?! We have yet to decide on a name. I'm having the worst time with it. I love both Madelyn and Charlotte equally. I don't know how to choose, so I decided I needed to wait until I see her sweet face. Jacob was so easy...we both just KNEW. Alex likes Madelyn better, but I just don't know.
We are planning our last little trip before she comes. We are going to San Antonio to Sea World! The Robert's will be joining us and the boys will have a BLAST! We are going September 21-23 and then the following weekend is my baby shower! Fun fun fun!
In other news, we decided to revamp our house. We just had the living room, dining room, kitchen and laundry room painted. It looks AMAZING! We were so sick of the blue/grey color. We hated it when we moved in, we just didn't think we would be here as long as we have. It really changed the house. We ordered new furniture from Carter's, which should get here in about 10 weeks. The carpets are getting cleaned and stretched. New decor. It's exciting and so much fun. We really wanted a bigger house with just one more room, but the housing market is insane right now. After we learned that we wouldn't be building our house (they wanted $156 a sq. ft!!!!), we started looking into buying something else, but it was all too much. I'm really glad we decided to stay where we are. Even though a bigger house with more room would have been so nice, I feel like we made the right decision for our family. We aren't going to lose out on a bunch of money if the market crashes.
Here's the crib we decided to go with! Yay!
More pics to come soon.....
He loved it instantly. He loved his crib, so we were a little worried as to how he would take the transition, but he always amazes us. He did (and has done) amazing in the last week. We've only had to go back into his room about 3 or 4 times to tell him to lay back down, but he never gets out and plays. He loves it! When his friends come over he runs into his room and jumps on his bed to show them. He's pretty proud and so are we!
We decided to go with a vintage airplane theme for his "big boy room" because of the painting in our house that he's loved since the day he came home from the hospital. It used to calm him when he was crying, so we knew very early on that we wanted to go with that theme when it was time. We just didn't think it would be here so soon. We are adding the decorating touches slowly, but it's really coming along and we don't have much more to do. It's fun.
Now it's time to work on his sister's room! We started getting things slowly and the furniture actually came in last weekend, but we aren't quite ready for it. We still need to get the carpets stretched and cleaned and then we need to finish the crown molding and paint. The carpet guys come on the 31st and then we should be able to knock the paint out in that same weekend (I'm hoping). I can't wait to start setting things up. It's really hard to believe I'm going to be 30 weeks pregnant this Sunday. Where has this pregnancy gone?! We have yet to decide on a name. I'm having the worst time with it. I love both Madelyn and Charlotte equally. I don't know how to choose, so I decided I needed to wait until I see her sweet face. Jacob was so easy...we both just KNEW. Alex likes Madelyn better, but I just don't know.
We are planning our last little trip before she comes. We are going to San Antonio to Sea World! The Robert's will be joining us and the boys will have a BLAST! We are going September 21-23 and then the following weekend is my baby shower! Fun fun fun!
In other news, we decided to revamp our house. We just had the living room, dining room, kitchen and laundry room painted. It looks AMAZING! We were so sick of the blue/grey color. We hated it when we moved in, we just didn't think we would be here as long as we have. It really changed the house. We ordered new furniture from Carter's, which should get here in about 10 weeks. The carpets are getting cleaned and stretched. New decor. It's exciting and so much fun. We really wanted a bigger house with just one more room, but the housing market is insane right now. After we learned that we wouldn't be building our house (they wanted $156 a sq. ft!!!!), we started looking into buying something else, but it was all too much. I'm really glad we decided to stay where we are. Even though a bigger house with more room would have been so nice, I feel like we made the right decision for our family. We aren't going to lose out on a bunch of money if the market crashes.
More pics to come soon.....
Saturday, July 28, 2012
26 weeks (tomorrow) and a TWO year old!
I'll be 26 weeks pregnant tomorrow and I honestly can't believe how fast this pregnancy is going! I'm a little scared actually. I had my glucose test this past Thursday and all went ok. I guess I am anemic, but I do not have gestational diabetes! That's really good news. I didn't think I did because I didn't with Jacob, but I was still worried. Just need to take extra iron and go from there. All seems to be going well with this pregnancy now. I don't feel sick anymore and sleep seems to be ok (of course now that I said that, I am sure it will change). She is VERY active though. Jacob wasn't nearly this active. She's a light sleeper too. She seems to wake up even when I sneeze. Jacob wasn't like that at all! He was tough to wake up (he still is). I'm hoping that doesn't mean trouble!
I am stuck on her name. We are 99.9% positive we are going with Madelyn Nicole, but I LOVE the name Charlotte too. I don't know what I want to do. I think we may wait until she gets here to decide. I do keep calling her Madelyn though. I have a feeling we may be going that route. :)
Jacob turned TWO on July 9th and I can't believe it. Feels like just yesterday that he came home from the hospital. Everyone told us it went fast, I just didn't believe them. I hear it only gets worse too which makes me pretty sad. I need to enjoy every single second with these kiddos.
We had a big birthday party for him here in Midland before we left for California. It was so amazing. We had it at Flippenbounce and the kids LOVED it. It was a little warm since it was only 150 degrees out (ick). It worked out great though. So many of his friends came and everyone played for the 2 hours that we had the place. We did Superhero theme because Jacob is currently obsessed with everything superhero. It's adorable and of course daddy is pretty excited about it since he was (and still is) a big fan too. Right now his favorite ones are Iron Man (his #1 fav), Hulk and Spiderman. He sleeps with all three (and Woody too of course). We made all the kids capes, which was probably a little over kill on my part, but that's me. Thankfully Tawylia and Alex helped a ton or I would have NEVER been able to get them done. Tawylia did most of it all. God BLESS that woman. I lucked out in the Mother-in-law department, that's for sure. The kids didn't wear them much, but hopefully they will.
The paci (Jacob's love) is slowly going away. We have managed to get it down to only nap and bedtime now. He's okay with it, kinda. Night time is going to be a hard one. He will wake up sometimes crying for it. :( I don't have the heart to take it away just yet. I'm not so worried about it at night as I was with it ALL the dang time. It was getting a little much. He had it in his mouth 24/7 and I couldn't stand it.
He is currently off ALL medications!!! We took him off the reflux meds about a week or so before California and he's been PERFECT! He's even eating cheese, yogurt and even drinking some milk! I think it's safe to say he's grown out of all of his ailments. I am hoping and praying that this baby girl in my belly doesn't have any of those same problems!!
I am stuck on her name. We are 99.9% positive we are going with Madelyn Nicole, but I LOVE the name Charlotte too. I don't know what I want to do. I think we may wait until she gets here to decide. I do keep calling her Madelyn though. I have a feeling we may be going that route. :)
Jacob turned TWO on July 9th and I can't believe it. Feels like just yesterday that he came home from the hospital. Everyone told us it went fast, I just didn't believe them. I hear it only gets worse too which makes me pretty sad. I need to enjoy every single second with these kiddos.
We had a big birthday party for him here in Midland before we left for California. It was so amazing. We had it at Flippenbounce and the kids LOVED it. It was a little warm since it was only 150 degrees out (ick). It worked out great though. So many of his friends came and everyone played for the 2 hours that we had the place. We did Superhero theme because Jacob is currently obsessed with everything superhero. It's adorable and of course daddy is pretty excited about it since he was (and still is) a big fan too. Right now his favorite ones are Iron Man (his #1 fav), Hulk and Spiderman. He sleeps with all three (and Woody too of course). We made all the kids capes, which was probably a little over kill on my part, but that's me. Thankfully Tawylia and Alex helped a ton or I would have NEVER been able to get them done. Tawylia did most of it all. God BLESS that woman. I lucked out in the Mother-in-law department, that's for sure. The kids didn't wear them much, but hopefully they will.
The paci (Jacob's love) is slowly going away. We have managed to get it down to only nap and bedtime now. He's okay with it, kinda. Night time is going to be a hard one. He will wake up sometimes crying for it. :( I don't have the heart to take it away just yet. I'm not so worried about it at night as I was with it ALL the dang time. It was getting a little much. He had it in his mouth 24/7 and I couldn't stand it.
He is currently off ALL medications!!! We took him off the reflux meds about a week or so before California and he's been PERFECT! He's even eating cheese, yogurt and even drinking some milk! I think it's safe to say he's grown out of all of his ailments. I am hoping and praying that this baby girl in my belly doesn't have any of those same problems!!
His second birthday on the beach!
One of his favorite things! The swing in Laguna Beach. We would go on a morning walk almost every day and he got to play!
My life.
My little stud on the 4th of July
Baby GIRL at 22 1/2 weeks
The boys cruising the boardwalk in Laguna.
Jacob's cake and cupcakes by our neighbor Joie!
He's so great on the plane!
Friday, June 29, 2012
Pee in the POTTY! Pee pee in the POTTY!
Well, Jacob went pee pee in the POTTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now, let's get to how that actually came to be....
Alex's mom (Gigi AKA my amazing mother in law) is in town for 2 weeks. She said that she could get Jacob potty trained. I laughed at first. No, really laughed and told her he is NOT ready. He wasn't showing any signs yet, but after a bit I decided I would run with her idea and let her try. I gave it all to her and put it in her hands. She's done it 4 times before, I'm sure the 5th would work. My only problem was the fact that we were leaving for California for 2 weeks just a few days after the initial potty training would begin. Hmm...the plane, Disneyland, Sea World, long car rides? Just didn't seem like a good idea, but I was still willing to give it a try.
Wednesday morning, June 27th came and I was READY! Let's DO THIS! We brought the potty out into the living room and put it in the dining room next to his play area. He ate breakfast first and then we put his big boy pants on. He was less than thrilled about them. He HATED them! Finally, after a little bit of getting his mind of of them, he was ok. We had an accident and then rushed him to the potty where he sat for awhile and nothing. Alex came up with a great idea to put his show on and put the potty in front of the TV. Ok. Why not? We sat there for 2 and a half hours. YES. 2 1/2 hours!!!!! His poor bottom had a nice red ring around it. hahahahahaha. We fed him SO much juice, water, milk and begged and pleaded with him to go. We both needed to use the restroom ourselves and were a bit cramped from sitting on the floor. BUT....right at 12:40 p.m. he went. He did it. BUT....mommy scared the living day lights out of him and he stopped mid stream. I THOUGHT he was finished because there was a good amount in there, so we celebrated and he got his Iron Man light up toy. We put his big boy pants on, called daddy, celebrated more, tried to give him candy (he wouldn't eat it?), and then we had an accident. Ok, not so bad, he said "oh no." So he knew it wasn't a good thing. Then when daddy got home, we went into the bathroom and put the pee pee in the potty, flushed and washed his hands (he loves that part). Then, another accident. This time it was a BIG one. It was okay though, I scared the shat out of him...he didn't understand yet. We put a diaper on him and put him down for his nap...
After nap I asked him if he wanted to go potty and he wasn't as excited about it as he had been. I put his big boy pants on, again, not so happy, but since he woke up with a super full and warm diaper, I knew he should be okay. We figured we would let him play for about an hour and a half, since last time it took 2 1/2 hours before he went (ah!). He was playing on the dining room chair when I saw he started to go. I rushed him over to the potty to finish. We sat for about 45 minutes on the potty in front of the TV. It wasn't too bad this time. He started a little (I kept my big mouth shut) and then stopped because he looked a little confused. Then about 5-10 minutes later he went! Oh boy did he go! We had a huge celebration again and he got a new Hulk toy (he is obsessed!!). He had one small accident after that, which really shocked me because he literally peed his brains out the time before! I was getting a little discouraged, but only because I was getting worried for the next two weeks while we were in California.
After talking about it, we decided we would wait until we got back from our trip, which is MUCH better and made me feel like a weight was lifted off my shoulder. I am SO proud of him though!! He's such a big boy!!
In other (semi-related news), he's losing the paci! He says it's "caca" great word, huh? It's working, so I don't really care. He stopped using it 24-7 and only uses it at night and nap time, which we plan on cutting when we get back from California. I don't think it will be as bad as I thought! Yay!! He's growing up too fast!!!!!!!!!!!
Alex's mom (Gigi AKA my amazing mother in law) is in town for 2 weeks. She said that she could get Jacob potty trained. I laughed at first. No, really laughed and told her he is NOT ready. He wasn't showing any signs yet, but after a bit I decided I would run with her idea and let her try. I gave it all to her and put it in her hands. She's done it 4 times before, I'm sure the 5th would work. My only problem was the fact that we were leaving for California for 2 weeks just a few days after the initial potty training would begin. Hmm...the plane, Disneyland, Sea World, long car rides? Just didn't seem like a good idea, but I was still willing to give it a try.
Wednesday morning, June 27th came and I was READY! Let's DO THIS! We brought the potty out into the living room and put it in the dining room next to his play area. He ate breakfast first and then we put his big boy pants on. He was less than thrilled about them. He HATED them! Finally, after a little bit of getting his mind of of them, he was ok. We had an accident and then rushed him to the potty where he sat for awhile and nothing. Alex came up with a great idea to put his show on and put the potty in front of the TV. Ok. Why not? We sat there for 2 and a half hours. YES. 2 1/2 hours!!!!! His poor bottom had a nice red ring around it. hahahahahaha. We fed him SO much juice, water, milk and begged and pleaded with him to go. We both needed to use the restroom ourselves and were a bit cramped from sitting on the floor. BUT....right at 12:40 p.m. he went. He did it. BUT....mommy scared the living day lights out of him and he stopped mid stream. I THOUGHT he was finished because there was a good amount in there, so we celebrated and he got his Iron Man light up toy. We put his big boy pants on, called daddy, celebrated more, tried to give him candy (he wouldn't eat it?), and then we had an accident. Ok, not so bad, he said "oh no." So he knew it wasn't a good thing. Then when daddy got home, we went into the bathroom and put the pee pee in the potty, flushed and washed his hands (he loves that part). Then, another accident. This time it was a BIG one. It was okay though, I scared the shat out of him...he didn't understand yet. We put a diaper on him and put him down for his nap...
After nap I asked him if he wanted to go potty and he wasn't as excited about it as he had been. I put his big boy pants on, again, not so happy, but since he woke up with a super full and warm diaper, I knew he should be okay. We figured we would let him play for about an hour and a half, since last time it took 2 1/2 hours before he went (ah!). He was playing on the dining room chair when I saw he started to go. I rushed him over to the potty to finish. We sat for about 45 minutes on the potty in front of the TV. It wasn't too bad this time. He started a little (I kept my big mouth shut) and then stopped because he looked a little confused. Then about 5-10 minutes later he went! Oh boy did he go! We had a huge celebration again and he got a new Hulk toy (he is obsessed!!). He had one small accident after that, which really shocked me because he literally peed his brains out the time before! I was getting a little discouraged, but only because I was getting worried for the next two weeks while we were in California.
After talking about it, we decided we would wait until we got back from our trip, which is MUCH better and made me feel like a weight was lifted off my shoulder. I am SO proud of him though!! He's such a big boy!!
In other (semi-related news), he's losing the paci! He says it's "caca" great word, huh? It's working, so I don't really care. He stopped using it 24-7 and only uses it at night and nap time, which we plan on cutting when we get back from California. I don't think it will be as bad as I thought! Yay!! He's growing up too fast!!!!!!!!!!!
Monday, June 25, 2012
21 Weeks Already?!
I honestly can't believe I'm 21 weeks today. I'm not sure where the time is going, but it really needs to slow down. I felt like Jacob's pregnancy took FOREVER! This one, not so much. By this time in my pregnancy with Jacob we had the furniture ordered. We started looking at a few sets, but the one I want is WAY too expensive. $3,000 for the set. HA! Not going to happen. So, I will keep looking until I find the right one.
Alex's mom is here right now, so that's been nice. She's been a real help with baby stuff and Jacob's birthday stuff. Last night we made the Superhero suckers, cupcake toppers, rolled the napkins and plastic wear, and got his birthday banner ready. We are working on the capes tonight for him and all of his little friends. I am so excited!
We got back from Vegas last Monday afternoon. It was an interesting trip to say the least. It's always nice to get out of Midland (I don't care where the heck we go as long as it's away from here). Vegas with a toddler AND pregnant is a whole other experience. Jacob woke at about 5:30-6 every morning and would go to bed around 7-7:30. Of course there is a nap in the middle somewhere. He was an amazing sleeper, as always. BUT, he wasn't feeling 100% and he showed us. His ears were still bothering him. When we left, the right one was pussing, but when we got there the left started. He was pretty cranky part of the trip. He was still amazing, but not very happy all the time like he usually is. We think it might be his molars coming in, which would make a lot of sense. He went swimming with his Daddy for the very first time and loved it! Uncle Jeff was there too and Gido sat in the shade and watched. We went to the Lied Kids Discovery Museum on Saturday morning. He LOVED it! Mostly, we just walked around and hung out. Kelli and Matt came and we got to see them a little which was so nice! We went and ate at PF Changs and Jacob was such a good boy. He made us proud.
I think we are building a house here in lovely Midland (bleh). I'm happy about the house because it's going to be AMAZING, just not so happy about it being in Midland. I've come to tolerate this place a lot better now that I have great friends with kids the same age as Jacob. It really really helps. It was really tough when I didn't have any mommy friends. The first 7-8 months of Jacob's life was like that. We didn't do much, but it was still amazing, because we had so much alone time. I wish I could have that with this sweet baby girl in my belly. We think her name is going to be Madelyn Nicole. Pretty positive. It just sounds perfect. The only reason I am hesitant is because our friend Lindsey has a daughter named Madilyn. Spelled different, but still. When I first met her, I told her that if I ever had a girl I would be stealing her name. I never thought that would actually happen! I'm still in shock that I get my little girl. I can't be more excited about all the PINK that's about to happen in our life. ha!
Most of my horrible pregnancy symptoms are gone, THANK GOODNESS. I was having a rough time at the beginning. I don't want to forget it either and think I want another baby later on either. NO MORE! This is IT! I couldn't imagine doing this with TWO kids. Having to chase Jacob around is enough. It seemed that after I got off the nasty progesterone and started my thyroid meds things got better. I had a bad time with indigestion for a bit, but that has eased up a little too. The second tri is always amazing. I know it's going to get a lot more difficult in a few weeks here.
We are going to California in a week!! We leave the 2nd of July and get back on the 16th. We planned a longer trip this year since we won't be going back for Christmas. Baby girl will be way too little, so we will be staying home this year. It will be kinda nice because we will get to wake up here on Christmas morning. I can't tell you the last time that happened! I very much look forward to putting out cookies for Santa! I think Jacob will enjoy Christmas so much more this year.
Alex's mom is here right now, so that's been nice. She's been a real help with baby stuff and Jacob's birthday stuff. Last night we made the Superhero suckers, cupcake toppers, rolled the napkins and plastic wear, and got his birthday banner ready. We are working on the capes tonight for him and all of his little friends. I am so excited!
We got back from Vegas last Monday afternoon. It was an interesting trip to say the least. It's always nice to get out of Midland (I don't care where the heck we go as long as it's away from here). Vegas with a toddler AND pregnant is a whole other experience. Jacob woke at about 5:30-6 every morning and would go to bed around 7-7:30. Of course there is a nap in the middle somewhere. He was an amazing sleeper, as always. BUT, he wasn't feeling 100% and he showed us. His ears were still bothering him. When we left, the right one was pussing, but when we got there the left started. He was pretty cranky part of the trip. He was still amazing, but not very happy all the time like he usually is. We think it might be his molars coming in, which would make a lot of sense. He went swimming with his Daddy for the very first time and loved it! Uncle Jeff was there too and Gido sat in the shade and watched. We went to the Lied Kids Discovery Museum on Saturday morning. He LOVED it! Mostly, we just walked around and hung out. Kelli and Matt came and we got to see them a little which was so nice! We went and ate at PF Changs and Jacob was such a good boy. He made us proud.
I think we are building a house here in lovely Midland (bleh). I'm happy about the house because it's going to be AMAZING, just not so happy about it being in Midland. I've come to tolerate this place a lot better now that I have great friends with kids the same age as Jacob. It really really helps. It was really tough when I didn't have any mommy friends. The first 7-8 months of Jacob's life was like that. We didn't do much, but it was still amazing, because we had so much alone time. I wish I could have that with this sweet baby girl in my belly. We think her name is going to be Madelyn Nicole. Pretty positive. It just sounds perfect. The only reason I am hesitant is because our friend Lindsey has a daughter named Madilyn. Spelled different, but still. When I first met her, I told her that if I ever had a girl I would be stealing her name. I never thought that would actually happen! I'm still in shock that I get my little girl. I can't be more excited about all the PINK that's about to happen in our life. ha!
Most of my horrible pregnancy symptoms are gone, THANK GOODNESS. I was having a rough time at the beginning. I don't want to forget it either and think I want another baby later on either. NO MORE! This is IT! I couldn't imagine doing this with TWO kids. Having to chase Jacob around is enough. It seemed that after I got off the nasty progesterone and started my thyroid meds things got better. I had a bad time with indigestion for a bit, but that has eased up a little too. The second tri is always amazing. I know it's going to get a lot more difficult in a few weeks here.
We are going to California in a week!! We leave the 2nd of July and get back on the 16th. We planned a longer trip this year since we won't be going back for Christmas. Baby girl will be way too little, so we will be staying home this year. It will be kinda nice because we will get to wake up here on Christmas morning. I can't tell you the last time that happened! I very much look forward to putting out cookies for Santa! I think Jacob will enjoy Christmas so much more this year.
Thursday, June 14, 2012
A little of this and that
Well, we found out on May 23rd that we are having a little GIRL! I knew it. The morning of the sonogram, I took Jacob to Mother's Day Out and then stopped at Target and bought a "Little Sister" outfit. I stood there and looked at the "Little Brother" one for a minute, but I KNEW it was a girl, so I checked out and hit it in the bottom of my purse. We sat in anticipation in the waiting room, and for some reason, I was really nervous! I was so anxious to know. It is beyond me how people wait 40 weeks! I had a hard time making it to 16 weeks! The moment of truth came when the sonographer said, "do you see that?" I shouted "THERE'S NOTHING THERE!!!" I was referring to the between the legs shot. HA!! Yep, I got my little girl. Before I got pregnant, I wanted a little boy because I thought I was meant to be an all boy mom. Then when I got pregnant, I knew it was a girl. I just had this feeling inside me and I was RIGHT! We are beyond excited. I couldn't stop crying after she told us. She had to stop for a second because my belly was moving too much from crying! It was such a sweet and special moment. Alex is terrified. He is SO excited, but so nervous of the "unknown" if you will. Just wait though, this little girl is going to be daddy's little princess. I have NO doubt in my mind. We went to lunch at one of our fav places here (Abuelo's) and called the family on the way. Everyone was beyond excited for us. Of course afterwards we had to buy a few pink outfits and headed to Khol's. :)
Sadly, when I went to get Jacob from school he was really sick with a high fever, so the excitement ended there. We were going to spend the evening celebrating with a few friends, but our poor baby boy was sick! It broke my heart to see him so sick. The doctor said it was just a virus and we had to wait it out. His fever got up to 103, which scared us, but by morning he was so much better! The fever was gone and he was somewhat back to his old self. Well, not completely. He is JUST now getting back to his old self. After that happened he caught a cold and then a semi ear infection AND his two top molars are coming in. Poor baby! Needless to say, it's been a rough 3 weeks. I knew he didn't feel well because he wasn't his same happy self. He was very whiny. Not like him at all. I didn't know if it was the age, or because he didn't feel well. He's always been the sweetest little boy and I knew he couldn't have changed over night! Yesterday was the first day he was almost 100% himself. It was so nice to see.
I can't believe he's going to be 2 in LESS than a month!! We are having a birthday party for him here in Midland at a place called Flippenbounce. He is going to LOVE it!! It's superhero theme because that's what he's OBSESSED with right now. He loves Iron Man the best right now and will ask to watch it ALL day. He has a little Iron Man toy that he got from Target that he's obsessed with. It's adorable. It was Toy Story for awhile there, but we quickly moved on from that phase. He still enjoys Woody and Buzz, but not like his Iron Man.
More to come...he's up and we leave for Vegas today! Time to get us ready!
Sadly, when I went to get Jacob from school he was really sick with a high fever, so the excitement ended there. We were going to spend the evening celebrating with a few friends, but our poor baby boy was sick! It broke my heart to see him so sick. The doctor said it was just a virus and we had to wait it out. His fever got up to 103, which scared us, but by morning he was so much better! The fever was gone and he was somewhat back to his old self. Well, not completely. He is JUST now getting back to his old self. After that happened he caught a cold and then a semi ear infection AND his two top molars are coming in. Poor baby! Needless to say, it's been a rough 3 weeks. I knew he didn't feel well because he wasn't his same happy self. He was very whiny. Not like him at all. I didn't know if it was the age, or because he didn't feel well. He's always been the sweetest little boy and I knew he couldn't have changed over night! Yesterday was the first day he was almost 100% himself. It was so nice to see.
I can't believe he's going to be 2 in LESS than a month!! We are having a birthday party for him here in Midland at a place called Flippenbounce. He is going to LOVE it!! It's superhero theme because that's what he's OBSESSED with right now. He loves Iron Man the best right now and will ask to watch it ALL day. He has a little Iron Man toy that he got from Target that he's obsessed with. It's adorable. It was Toy Story for awhile there, but we quickly moved on from that phase. He still enjoys Woody and Buzz, but not like his Iron Man.
More to come...he's up and we leave for Vegas today! Time to get us ready!
Friday, March 2, 2012
Life
Things are still looking great with this pregnancy. Betas are going up like they should be (or a little faster than normal). They were 144 on Monday and then on Wednesday they went up to 429. So that's a really good thing. I had a dream we were having twins last night. It was so vivid that when I woke up I was convinced it was real. We had two eggs that were ready to go at the same time, but I'm almost positive it isn't twins. We will find out soon enough though. I believe I will have our first ultrasound on March 13. Seems like so long to wait. I'm Mrs. Impatient!
Jacob is amazing. I can't believe how much I love that kid. He says, "one more" and holds up one finger. It's adorable. We finally got it on video. He's trying to talk so much more lately, but it's just jibberish for the most part, but he's trying. I think the tubes have really helped him with his speech (NOW that he can HEAR us!!). He's eating a lot better too, which is such a blessing. We were really worried about our baby. After the scopes in December, we were pleased it wasn't something serious. Now, I honestly think he wasn't eating because his ears hurt him all the time. He's still on stomach meds. I've only been giving them to him at night though and he seems to be doing ok. I need to take him to an allergist though because I still think he has issues with milk and possibly eggs? It's not horrible, but he gets dry skin and a little rash all over his poor little body. The rash doesn't seem to upset him or bother him at all though. It's so weird.
The idea of moving to Dallas recently came back up again. Of course this happened right after we decided to build a house here. We are currently put on hold until we figure out what we are doing. I don't want to leave now! I finally love our life here. I have amazing friends. I love our church. Jacob has amazing friends. It just works right now and I hate to change that. We have to do what we have to do though. We should know in the next month or two as to what the plans will be. If we don't move, the new house we plan to build won't be ready by the time this new baby gets here though. That kinda sucks, but we will make whatever work. I sound spoiled!
Little man is getting up and I need to fix his oatmeal. :) He loves his oatmeal in the morning!
Jacob is amazing. I can't believe how much I love that kid. He says, "one more" and holds up one finger. It's adorable. We finally got it on video. He's trying to talk so much more lately, but it's just jibberish for the most part, but he's trying. I think the tubes have really helped him with his speech (NOW that he can HEAR us!!). He's eating a lot better too, which is such a blessing. We were really worried about our baby. After the scopes in December, we were pleased it wasn't something serious. Now, I honestly think he wasn't eating because his ears hurt him all the time. He's still on stomach meds. I've only been giving them to him at night though and he seems to be doing ok. I need to take him to an allergist though because I still think he has issues with milk and possibly eggs? It's not horrible, but he gets dry skin and a little rash all over his poor little body. The rash doesn't seem to upset him or bother him at all though. It's so weird.
The idea of moving to Dallas recently came back up again. Of course this happened right after we decided to build a house here. We are currently put on hold until we figure out what we are doing. I don't want to leave now! I finally love our life here. I have amazing friends. I love our church. Jacob has amazing friends. It just works right now and I hate to change that. We have to do what we have to do though. We should know in the next month or two as to what the plans will be. If we don't move, the new house we plan to build won't be ready by the time this new baby gets here though. That kinda sucks, but we will make whatever work. I sound spoiled!
Little man is getting up and I need to fix his oatmeal. :) He loves his oatmeal in the morning!
Sunday, February 26, 2012
I'm PREGNANT!
Well, the first round of clomid worked for us again. It's still really early (because you know I was peeing on a stick the minute I ovulated...hahahaha). I found out on Thursday, February 23 around lunch time. I had tested that morning with a dollar store cheapie and didn't see anything really. Right away an indent showed up (exactly like it did with Jacob), but there wasn't any color to it, I I figured it was an evap line. I had been getting A LOT of them, but I didn't think it meant anything. Well, after we got home from bible study (we are studying the book of James and wow), I was feeling like I was pregnant. I just knew it! I saw the test from the morning and it had a very visible pink line. It was really faint, but it was there. I knew I couldn't count it though because it was way after 10 minutes. So, I took another cheapie and got the same indent. THEN, I took a more expensive test and the line showed up RIGHT AWAY! It was super faint, but it was there. No mistaking it AT ALL. I was shaking, I was SO EXCITED. I knew it. I was starting to second guess myself because I had a little spotting the night before after intercourse. I was sure AF was about to show up.
I wanted to tell Alex, but I didn't want to tell him over the phone AND Jacob was still napping. As soon as he woke up, I borrowed a "Big Brother" t-shirt from my good friend Ashley and headed over to Alex's office (which is thankfully right around the corner!). I told him we were outside so he could meet us. Jacob was walking to the door as he was standing there waiting for a hug. He said, "oh, what a handsome boy!" The whole time I have this HUGE smile on my face waiting for him to catch on. Jacob got to him (well, walked right past him) and he still didn't get it. I said, "did you see his shirt?" He said, "Yea, it's cute." I said, "what does it say?" He replied, "Big Broth..Big Brother?!" Really? What?" He ran to me and hugged me for ever. We both looked at each other with tears in our eyes and he said he was so happy. He told me he never wanted to forget this moment.
After a minute we went into his office so he could tell Bryan and Carter. They were pretty happy for us. I left Jacob with Daddy and I went to the doctor to have my blood checked. My HCG was only 11.8!! So so so early. With Jacob it was 28 when I went in a 10 dpo. I thought I was 12 dpo, but I could be wrong. My progesterone was really good at 18.8. I go back tomorrow morning to have it checked again. I'm praying the numbers are where they should be.
The minute I found out I was pregnant I thought instantly that it was a little girl. Then last night, during bath time, Alex said he was 95.5% sure it was a little girl. I don't know what makes us think this way, but it's weird. I sure hope we are right. I would love to have a sweet little girl. A little boy would be just as great though! I know Jacob would MUCH rather have a brother. I honestly don't care as long as he/she is healthy!
I'm not too sure when I'm due yet. I can't really go off of my period since I ovulated WAY late (around day 21). So it's somewhere between October 28th and November 2nd. We shall see! We are both so excited. I'm hoping and praying for a healthy 9 months.
Jacob is doing GREAT. He had tubes put in his ears last month and is doing so much better. He's eating more. Talking more. He's happier. Now if we could get his allergies under control we would be perfect. More on him in another post...he's waking up and it's breakfast time!
I wanted to tell Alex, but I didn't want to tell him over the phone AND Jacob was still napping. As soon as he woke up, I borrowed a "Big Brother" t-shirt from my good friend Ashley and headed over to Alex's office (which is thankfully right around the corner!). I told him we were outside so he could meet us. Jacob was walking to the door as he was standing there waiting for a hug. He said, "oh, what a handsome boy!" The whole time I have this HUGE smile on my face waiting for him to catch on. Jacob got to him (well, walked right past him) and he still didn't get it. I said, "did you see his shirt?" He said, "Yea, it's cute." I said, "what does it say?" He replied, "Big Broth..Big Brother?!" Really? What?" He ran to me and hugged me for ever. We both looked at each other with tears in our eyes and he said he was so happy. He told me he never wanted to forget this moment.
After a minute we went into his office so he could tell Bryan and Carter. They were pretty happy for us. I left Jacob with Daddy and I went to the doctor to have my blood checked. My HCG was only 11.8!! So so so early. With Jacob it was 28 when I went in a 10 dpo. I thought I was 12 dpo, but I could be wrong. My progesterone was really good at 18.8. I go back tomorrow morning to have it checked again. I'm praying the numbers are where they should be.
The minute I found out I was pregnant I thought instantly that it was a little girl. Then last night, during bath time, Alex said he was 95.5% sure it was a little girl. I don't know what makes us think this way, but it's weird. I sure hope we are right. I would love to have a sweet little girl. A little boy would be just as great though! I know Jacob would MUCH rather have a brother. I honestly don't care as long as he/she is healthy!
I'm not too sure when I'm due yet. I can't really go off of my period since I ovulated WAY late (around day 21). So it's somewhere between October 28th and November 2nd. We shall see! We are both so excited. I'm hoping and praying for a healthy 9 months.
Jacob is doing GREAT. He had tubes put in his ears last month and is doing so much better. He's eating more. Talking more. He's happier. Now if we could get his allergies under control we would be perfect. More on him in another post...he's waking up and it's breakfast time!
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Trying for Baby Number TWO!
Well, here we are again. Trying to get pregnant. HA! We are so ready for Jacob to have a brother or sister. We decided we would start trying this month and I'm currently in the "two week wait." It's a lot more fun this time around. For one, we decided to try it without clomid the first month. I don't think I'm ovulating (taking tests for the last 4-5 months and never got a surge). For two, there is NO pressure! I felt like with Jacob, I HAD to get pregnant. It was all I could think about! If I could go back and talk to myself, I would say CALM DOWN!
Sooooo...we shall see what happens! I've already tested a few times. hahahahaha. WAYYYYYY to early. I'm such a nut.
Sooooo...we shall see what happens! I've already tested a few times. hahahahaha. WAYYYYYY to early. I'm such a nut.
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