Well, let's see.....
* We had a beautiful baby boy (8 lbs. 8 oz.)
* We celebrated Easter
* The warden had a vasectomy
* We celebrated our little man's 4th birthday
* We started T-ball and Tennis season (our little guy did, not us)
* We even squeezed in 3 birthday parties (for classmates)
God is good! We did all of this and recovered from the c-section and vasectomy without any major hang-ups!
Life with two is more of a mental thing, than anything. I feel like with two, I need to be 100% with both and I am adjusting my mommy guilt button to let myself give equal amounts of lovin', not 50-50, more like 100-100, you know what I mean. My husband (the warden) feels the same way. It's better than I expected, but notice that this time I am so willing to let go of my control issues and ask for HELP!
I also notice that I pray a little more each day for strength, patience, and energy. When we had our first son, I remember praying for miracles, this time I am praying for little things. We are so blessed and I really think that our timing was perfect for #2. We all enjoy watching him grow. We had his 1 month check and little man's 4 year old check today and they are both thriving, which makes me happy. I could have done without the shots (4 year olds get 5 shots, 1 month olds get 1 shot).
Times up! Until next time....
Monday, April 26, 2010
Saturday, March 13, 2010
38 weeks! Holy Smokes!
Well, I am still hanging in here. Although, I technically have two weeks left, this is my official last week of being pregnant! We are all set for March 22nd! I am just hoping for a little cooperation from my little tummy tenant. I have been praying that he stays put and doesn't try to pull a fast one on me. I have a lot of things lined up this week that I'd really like to get done and I actually would like for his bookshelf to come in before he gets here. But, if the big guy upstairs has other plans for us, that will be okay, too.
Anyway, not much else to report. I don't want to be a Debbie Downer and complain about some typical pregnancy woes. But, my last doc appointment is Wednesday, so maybe I'll blog later this week, kinda like a last shout as a mommy of one. We are so excited about this new baby and I think it's due to our "oldest" baby being so excited about it with us!
Anyway, not much else to report. I don't want to be a Debbie Downer and complain about some typical pregnancy woes. But, my last doc appointment is Wednesday, so maybe I'll blog later this week, kinda like a last shout as a mommy of one. We are so excited about this new baby and I think it's due to our "oldest" baby being so excited about it with us!
Monday, February 8, 2010
The end is in sight....
I am almost 34 weeks and the c-section has been scheduled. Am I nervous? A little. Am I excited? Absolutely. Am I ready? Hell YES!
I am a little nervous about dumb things. Like, throwing up in the Operating Room,like I did the first time, sneezing, like I do (think, VERY LARGE GORILLA), during the procedure, and most of all not seeing my little 3 year old for a few days. I know the warden and my parents and in-laws will take great care of him, but still, he won't be within my radar to just check on. But, I will be OK, with Skype, we might have a little fun. Hopefully, Northside has WI-FI. Note to self: check on WI-FI.
As for being excited, I can't wait to see who this new little monkey will look like. Me, the warden, or BIG brother? I know he's a little boy, I've known that for a while, but no matter how many ultrasounds you get, you don't really know who these little people resemble until they show their little faces. I am so excited!
Now, the readiness of it all, it may sound crazy, but I am as ready as I will ever be. I remember with my first one, I wasn't sure what to expect so I didn't have any expectations. And when he came home, the warden and I were like "Holy Cow", this is hard work and we did this to ourselves? But, with this one, I am a little more confident that I am: 1) Not going to screw it up. 2) Will not die from sleep deprivation. 3) Not going to let this new little man be the boss of me! SO, let the games begin, I know it will not be easy and it will be hard, but We as a family are going to be OK, we'll just have to shift our schedules and be patient with one another.
I am always telling my boys, the warden and the munchkin, to be POSITIVE and now I will have to have them tell me that. Baby #2, William Paul, we might lose our minds the first few weeks, getting adjusted to you, but we are really a good family and we are READY for you!
I am a little nervous about dumb things. Like, throwing up in the Operating Room,like I did the first time, sneezing, like I do (think, VERY LARGE GORILLA), during the procedure, and most of all not seeing my little 3 year old for a few days. I know the warden and my parents and in-laws will take great care of him, but still, he won't be within my radar to just check on. But, I will be OK, with Skype, we might have a little fun. Hopefully, Northside has WI-FI. Note to self: check on WI-FI.
As for being excited, I can't wait to see who this new little monkey will look like. Me, the warden, or BIG brother? I know he's a little boy, I've known that for a while, but no matter how many ultrasounds you get, you don't really know who these little people resemble until they show their little faces. I am so excited!
Now, the readiness of it all, it may sound crazy, but I am as ready as I will ever be. I remember with my first one, I wasn't sure what to expect so I didn't have any expectations. And when he came home, the warden and I were like "Holy Cow", this is hard work and we did this to ourselves? But, with this one, I am a little more confident that I am: 1) Not going to screw it up. 2) Will not die from sleep deprivation. 3) Not going to let this new little man be the boss of me! SO, let the games begin, I know it will not be easy and it will be hard, but We as a family are going to be OK, we'll just have to shift our schedules and be patient with one another.
I am always telling my boys, the warden and the munchkin, to be POSITIVE and now I will have to have them tell me that. Baby #2, William Paul, we might lose our minds the first few weeks, getting adjusted to you, but we are really a good family and we are READY for you!
Monday, January 11, 2010
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Hello Winter!
Geeze these holidays don't fully come to a close until the kiddies are back in their preschools. It seems like this first week back has been more for me than for him. He only goes on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays and this week I am so busy with appointments. I can't even tell you that I've been putzing around doing cool stuff like, shopping or catching up friends, no I've been catching up with the dentist, the OB, my waxer, I guess my entourage. The people who keep me healthy and fuzz free.
And while I've been jumping around from appointment to appointment, it decides to turn into the Arctic here in Georgia, ah-hem, if I wanted to live in an igloo, I'd gladly move back to Chicago. Where they at least have good food and friendly people.
Anyway here is a list of things that I am looking forward to in 2010 besides my baby boy:
-The movie Shutter Island
-The summer
and......
-More Jersey Shore (fist pump!)
Happy New Year.....
sidenote: If you are looking for a good movie, Up in the Air with George Clooney is really really good! Total A- (minus because my hubby thinks I am crazy for loving so much.)
And while I've been jumping around from appointment to appointment, it decides to turn into the Arctic here in Georgia, ah-hem, if I wanted to live in an igloo, I'd gladly move back to Chicago. Where they at least have good food and friendly people.
Anyway here is a list of things that I am looking forward to in 2010 besides my baby boy:
-The movie Shutter Island
-The summer
and......
-More Jersey Shore (fist pump!)
Happy New Year.....
sidenote: If you are looking for a good movie, Up in the Air with George Clooney is really really good! Total A- (minus because my hubby thinks I am crazy for loving so much.)
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas Everyone!
I was thinking about how fun next year will be with a new little munchkin around. He will be 9 months old and at his cute chubby stage! I can't wait! Actually, I can wait a few more months, his room is still under decorating construction.
Anyway,
Merry Christmas and Here's to 2010!
I was thinking about how fun next year will be with a new little munchkin around. He will be 9 months old and at his cute chubby stage! I can't wait! Actually, I can wait a few more months, his room is still under decorating construction.
Anyway,
Merry Christmas and Here's to 2010!
Thursday, December 3, 2009
My Pregnancies: The Comparison
The other day, in the car, while my little punter was seeing how far he could kick my insides around, it occurred to me that this little munchkin and his big brother are VERY similar. In fact, my pregnancies are pretty much carbon copies of each other. Here are a few little similarities:
During my last pregnancy, I.....
~ loved Rap Music
~ fancied salads over desserts
~ mouthed off a little more than normal (Believe it or NOT?)
~ got misty eyed listening to "All I want for Christmas is You"
~ drank a cup of Soy Chocolate Milk a day
This time....
~I don't get misty eyed during any Christmas songs.
(everything else is the SAME!!!!)
My husband gets a little tired of the bootie jamz, but still thinks that pregnancy is magical. So, that's that. Although, I thought I wasn't going to make it through the first trimester without dying, I am happy to report that things are back to normal and the whole "momnesia" theory is true. You really do forget all of the horrible BS that comes with the territory.
Happy Pregnancies, to all you expectant mommies out there!
During my last pregnancy, I.....
~ loved Rap Music
~ fancied salads over desserts
~ mouthed off a little more than normal (Believe it or NOT?)
~ got misty eyed listening to "All I want for Christmas is You"
~ drank a cup of Soy Chocolate Milk a day
This time....
~I don't get misty eyed during any Christmas songs.
(everything else is the SAME!!!!)
My husband gets a little tired of the bootie jamz, but still thinks that pregnancy is magical. So, that's that. Although, I thought I wasn't going to make it through the first trimester without dying, I am happy to report that things are back to normal and the whole "momnesia" theory is true. You really do forget all of the horrible BS that comes with the territory.
Happy Pregnancies, to all you expectant mommies out there!
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