I have really enjoyed the winter Olympics this year. It amazes me how much they train and so many just wipe out within their 2-5 minute routine and it is all shot! Their dreams of metals are gone just like that! How disappointing!
Anyway, this weekend has been a good one. Friday night we ate Taco Bell kinda late and watched two or three taped American Idol shows. I am into AI more than Biggest Loser this season, not sure why. We never watch a show when it actually comes on so it is soooo nice to have a DVR. Saturday Michael had baseball drafts for a while. Then we dropped Terry off at work and Michael and I went home to clean and stuff. I finished nearly all of the laundry byt the time Terry got home from working and running around a little. I didn't really feel like fixing dinner so I suggested we use our Olive Garden gift card and go out to dinner. I am not a huge fan of Olive Garden and that was reiterated at dinner last night. Not horrible food just not the best. I think we watched two more episodes of AI yesterday. Today was church, dishes, grocery shopping and cleaning out Michael's closet. His room stays pretty neat because he basically only has time to sleep in there but his huge closet was super messy. Tons of toys for Ryan came out of the organizing session tho!
Now I am just getting ready for bed to get ready for another week. I have my 24 week dr appt. tomorrow and another ultrasound. I am nervous and so excited to see the little stinker! He has been moving so much lately and Michael even felt it tonight. It was cute, Michael wanted to give all of his toys either to Ryan or to save them for Sawyer. I told him Ryan would be able to play with them much sooner so we should give them to him! Hopefully he keeps thinking highly of his little brother like he does now! Anyway, I think I have definitely gained weight this month....like 10 pounds probably. We need to start to the gym and outside, I sure can't wait until the weather is warmer and we can get out.
Well, I guess that is all. Night!!
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
My night!!
Tonight, like every Thursday night, is my night! I decided to order a small pizza and guess what....had two pieces and the heartburn started. I haven't had heartburn for some time but I have it now! A pizza with extra cheese all to myself and can't eat it...how disappointing! :)
We got one set of the bedding for Sawyers room today in the mail. Terry got it for cheap off of ebay. I really like it. I draped some of the pieces on the crib and changing table that we ended up getting on clearance. It is in perfect condition and was probably 35 or 40% off! This is the time I extra-love my clearance shopping hubby!
More importantly though, is Michael's behavior at school. I know you are waiting with anticipation for today's report. I emailed Michael's teacher today, which is good because I didn't hear from her first! :) She didn't respond which is another good thing! When I called Michael at his dad's house tonight he said that he didn't get any red cards today and was good all day. I reminded him to keep his mouth shut tomorrow too and I'd see him then so hopefully tomorrow goes well too!
Learning the ins and outs of a new program for the office so I guess I will start on that now! Ready for the weekend!! And my 24 week appt and next ultrasound on Monday. Can't wait to see what my little man looks like now! I let him listen to some jazz music today via my iphone and some headphones. I think he kinda liked it cuz he was moving quite a bit. Either that or he was scared! I am going to try it again tomorrow during the day!!
We got one set of the bedding for Sawyers room today in the mail. Terry got it for cheap off of ebay. I really like it. I draped some of the pieces on the crib and changing table that we ended up getting on clearance. It is in perfect condition and was probably 35 or 40% off! This is the time I extra-love my clearance shopping hubby!
More importantly though, is Michael's behavior at school. I know you are waiting with anticipation for today's report. I emailed Michael's teacher today, which is good because I didn't hear from her first! :) She didn't respond which is another good thing! When I called Michael at his dad's house tonight he said that he didn't get any red cards today and was good all day. I reminded him to keep his mouth shut tomorrow too and I'd see him then so hopefully tomorrow goes well too!
Learning the ins and outs of a new program for the office so I guess I will start on that now! Ready for the weekend!! And my 24 week appt and next ultrasound on Monday. Can't wait to see what my little man looks like now! I let him listen to some jazz music today via my iphone and some headphones. I think he kinda liked it cuz he was moving quite a bit. Either that or he was scared! I am going to try it again tomorrow during the day!!
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Problems with Boy #1 and Boy #2 is on his way...
Michael kills me!! The beginning of the school proved to be very challenging for Michael and me! But it seemed that we were doing better for several months...until I visited the classroom for their Valentine's Day party a week or so ago. Michael had several red cards next to his name. Apparently these red cards are received when he talks. After so many comes a lunch detention. No Michael wasn't the only one to have them as he so clearly pointed out...however, out of 22 kids, there were only 3 or 4 AND I'm not concerned about the other kids was my motherly response to him.
So we have had conversations about his talking and attitude at school. He has to be there and has to get along with the teacher whether he wants to or not. He can not be rude and it is not nice to disrupt during class or laugh when kids get the wrong answer, etc. I emailed his teacher about the cards and to let me know each time one gets added or taken away so I can act accordingly that evening.
So Monday and Tuesday were great. She praised Michael's behavior because he had good days. He got to hand back 2 red cards during those two days....Woohoo....right? Sure, until the email I got today from her saying Michael was having a bad day. Talking and goofing off, interrupting, etc. which landed him a lunch detention tomorrow.
So, tho we have been studying like crazy on multiplication facts and Social Studies and language which have resulted in his grade coming up on his midterm, now we are slacking on the behavior side. Why can't both be good? Why can't he be like his mother and love school and enjoy everything about it but control his tongue or get good at passing notes (OK, kindof a haha but this did come in handy in HS!). Everything, as I remember it, came so easy for me. Not so much for my baby!
And his dad is doing well at backing me and his teacher up and we are all trying to find what works and encourage / discipline to get Michael straightened out.
So I called him at his dad's tonight and gave my motherly speak, which I felt had been broken down into 8 year old language so he could understand, and I get the, uh-huh, ok, uh-huh, ok mom, comments and do I think I broke through?? No but one of these days...hopefully!
I ordered the book "The New Strong Willed Child" by Dr. Dobson today so maybe he will give me some new ideas. All I know is that I have to get it straightened out because in 5.5 years I'll be starting this over and I need to have Michael prepared and straightened out when he hits high school because the little one will be hitting Kindergarten at the same time. Which is a whole other thought....Algebra and Chemistry homework and printing letters and addition homework all in the same evening....fortunately I have several years to prepare for that!!
I need some sleep! :)
So we have had conversations about his talking and attitude at school. He has to be there and has to get along with the teacher whether he wants to or not. He can not be rude and it is not nice to disrupt during class or laugh when kids get the wrong answer, etc. I emailed his teacher about the cards and to let me know each time one gets added or taken away so I can act accordingly that evening.
So Monday and Tuesday were great. She praised Michael's behavior because he had good days. He got to hand back 2 red cards during those two days....Woohoo....right? Sure, until the email I got today from her saying Michael was having a bad day. Talking and goofing off, interrupting, etc. which landed him a lunch detention tomorrow.
So, tho we have been studying like crazy on multiplication facts and Social Studies and language which have resulted in his grade coming up on his midterm, now we are slacking on the behavior side. Why can't both be good? Why can't he be like his mother and love school and enjoy everything about it but control his tongue or get good at passing notes (OK, kindof a haha but this did come in handy in HS!). Everything, as I remember it, came so easy for me. Not so much for my baby!
And his dad is doing well at backing me and his teacher up and we are all trying to find what works and encourage / discipline to get Michael straightened out.
So I called him at his dad's tonight and gave my motherly speak, which I felt had been broken down into 8 year old language so he could understand, and I get the, uh-huh, ok, uh-huh, ok mom, comments and do I think I broke through?? No but one of these days...hopefully!
I ordered the book "The New Strong Willed Child" by Dr. Dobson today so maybe he will give me some new ideas. All I know is that I have to get it straightened out because in 5.5 years I'll be starting this over and I need to have Michael prepared and straightened out when he hits high school because the little one will be hitting Kindergarten at the same time. Which is a whole other thought....Algebra and Chemistry homework and printing letters and addition homework all in the same evening....fortunately I have several years to prepare for that!!
I need some sleep! :)
Monday, February 22, 2010
I'm Back!
It has been several weeks but I just haven't been up to updating this every day! What's new.....
Almost 23 weeks prego! Feeling Sawyer kick now and loving it!
22.5 weeks prego - my toosh looks huge in this photo!!
Our new little baby girl Kandi sleeping with Michael on the way home from sis's.
I think that is all!
Almost 23 weeks prego! Feeling Sawyer kick now and loving it!
22.5 weeks prego - my toosh looks huge in this photo!!
Our new little baby girl Kandi sleeping with Michael on the way home from sis's.
I think that is all!
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Another week...
The weekends go so fast! Michael was with his dad this weekend so Terry and I didn't do a whole lot. We ordered pizza and watched movies Friday night. The snow was still falling Saturday when we woke up at about 11.00a. That was after I slept through basically the last 2 movies, all night long and till 11.00! I don't think I need to remind you that I LOVE to sleep!! Saturday Terry and I went to a bowling fundraiser for Nationwide Children's Hospital. My office usually pays for a team or two so Terry bowled on the Bovis team. We ate dinner and came back home after stopping at another bowling alley to see Terry's mom and dad and talk to them about the cancer. Dick starts alot of his treatment stuff this coming week. He has to have a port in his neck and will be receiving chemo treatments every day for 5 or 6 weeks. Keep him in your thoughts. He is much calmer than Terry's mom; I think that is a female thing. They both need prayer. Snow has stopped and is just a mess. Back to work tomorrow! Missing the fam! Love you guys!! Oh yea, think I have b een feeling my little man kick the last several days. It isn't in any way hard enough to interrupt anything I am doing but if I lay still after drinking something, I can feel little jabs! Thank the Lord!
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
HALF WAY!!!
Tooth is feeling a little better tonight but I am sooo tired so this is going to be short. Appt went very well today. Terry and I were so ready to hear the heartbeat just to make sure he was still ok. His heartbeat was 143, the lowest yet but still normal. I lost another 1/2 pound so down a total of 4.5 lbs since I started. She wasn't concerned but I just need to stay steady or gain in the next month. By this time with Michael I had gained lots so I am quite happy and the best thing is I am never hungry! I eat when I am hungry and stop when I am full; never used to be able to do that. Our little guy is measuring 23 weeks so he is big! The nurse teased Terry about not kicking but definitely growing in there! Plus with the size of me and my hubby, they aren't concerned about the measurement yet. Her thoughts about my sciatic nerve issue: do stretches every morning and night and go to a massage therapist. Lets see, I think that is it! Next appt and ultrasound, March 1. Hopefully we'll get to verify "he" is actually a boy!! Cant wait for us all to meet him!
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Hump Day is Tomorrow!
I would never say that having a root canal is fun but I had the best time with the Dr. It's the first time I have seen her (my dentist says he's too old to deal with root canals so his partner does them). She was great; 30 years old and prego just like me plus very bubbly and just overall sweet and fun. We talked about the babies and she really made me feel at ease. I have a horrible gag reflex and hate that nasty rubber on my lips and having hands in my mouth. The whole experience I was dreading and she made it a little better....until she started.
She told me that the note from my OB said not to use Epenephrine, which is what is in the normal anesthetic that they use for everyone. They called my OB and the OB said not to use it so she had to use this other generic stuff because she always follows what the OB says. Well, halfway through the 1.5 hour procedure I could still feel the pain because of the crappy meds they could give me. So she called my OB back and explained everything to them and they changed their tune. The second half of the procedure went a little better, except that the second dose of meds that the OB approved didn't kick in very fast, meanwhile the first dose was wearing off. Oh, I was so glad to get done with that procedure.
I feel ok right now but ready for bed! Tomorrow is my 20 week dr appt. Terry and I are both stoked to hear the heartbeat to make sure everything is going ok with our little man. I think I felt him move last night but I want to be sure he is ok. It is so nerve wracking this time! I never considered all of the complications that could happen when I was prego with Michael. I am just trusting in the Lord to be with our little man! I'm still pregnant which is so wonderful and such a gift from God! A year ago, Terry and I just didn't know when it would happen and here we are! And Michael is being such a sweetheart lately. AND Terry and Michael have been bonding lately. I am just so blessed to have my two boys!
She told me that the note from my OB said not to use Epenephrine, which is what is in the normal anesthetic that they use for everyone. They called my OB and the OB said not to use it so she had to use this other generic stuff because she always follows what the OB says. Well, halfway through the 1.5 hour procedure I could still feel the pain because of the crappy meds they could give me. So she called my OB back and explained everything to them and they changed their tune. The second half of the procedure went a little better, except that the second dose of meds that the OB approved didn't kick in very fast, meanwhile the first dose was wearing off. Oh, I was so glad to get done with that procedure.
I feel ok right now but ready for bed! Tomorrow is my 20 week dr appt. Terry and I are both stoked to hear the heartbeat to make sure everything is going ok with our little man. I think I felt him move last night but I want to be sure he is ok. It is so nerve wracking this time! I never considered all of the complications that could happen when I was prego with Michael. I am just trusting in the Lord to be with our little man! I'm still pregnant which is so wonderful and such a gift from God! A year ago, Terry and I just didn't know when it would happen and here we are! And Michael is being such a sweetheart lately. AND Terry and Michael have been bonding lately. I am just so blessed to have my two boys!
Monday, February 1, 2010
If it's not one thing....it's another!
And that means tomorrow is my emergency root canal! I get over my bug and my sciatic nerve drives me crazy. Then I just wake up with a horrible toothache and find out at the dentist this morning I need a root canal. Instead of trying to eat Tylenol (because that is the only thing I can have because of the baby and you know how much tylenol does not help a toothache...) I decided to go ahead and have a root canal and they could get me in tomorrow! Thank goodness I have such a wonderful hubby to take care of Michael and I. He was so great this weekend during my mouth issues. Good news is it will be over soon, the tooth problem anyway. And I am 20 weeks prego this week, half-way there! WooHoo! And the little dude just keeps growing. We'll see how much weight I have gained this month! :)
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