This winter has been very mild, yet I am still very anxious for spring to arrive. I look forward to my brisk walks and getting in shape. I need to have the energy to keep up with three little ones. Mike is committed to getting in shape and being healthy also. He had his physical and the Dr said it was time to lose weight. I think it will be easier for us both after the baby arrives since I have cravings like dunkin donuts and milk shakes...hey, baby wants what baby gets! HA HA HA!
My mom has been here for two weeks and barely lets me lift a finger. I have to keep my lifting limited and she and Mike make it very easy for me to follow that. I cant express my thankfullness that my mom is able to come and be with me and help me for the remainder of my pregnancy. She is so selfless and giving, not to forget to mention my dad for letting her be here for us. they are both making sacrifices for me that I am more than grateful to recieve.
I must also say that Mike has been an amazing father and husband. He is always so willing to run errands or tend to our every needs. He plays with the kids and reads to them every night. Alex and Ella miss their Daddy when he is at work, especially Ella. She went to the door the other day and it wasnteven close to when Daddy was suppose to be home, and she said Dad-DDee!!?? and she wimpered like she wanted him to walk through the door. They both go running to the door when he gets home. Ella's eyes and face light right up.
The things Alex and Ella do that make us smile:
The other evening Ella was pushing around her stroller and I asked her where he babies were and Alex picked up both babies and went running after her, it was so darn funny. He gave us a great laugh.
Ella knows exactly when it is 5:00pm, she grabs her bib and brings it to me to put on her and she grabs Bubbie's bib and says, Bubbie!?!!! And brings him his bib, she is always looking out for her brother.
Alex and Ella were coming down the stairs and Ella grabs Alex's hand and they start down the stairs together. So sweet!
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Friday, February 13, 2009
A scary Sunday
It was the first Sunday in a long while that Mike was able to go to church, we tried a new Sunday school class and met some lovely people. We went to check on the kids on our way to worship and they were both screaming, so we packed them up and headed to Costco. At Costco I wasn't feeling quite right, we finished up and Mike said to call the doctor when we get home, I was having contractions about 6 minutes apart. The nurse said to go to the hospital.
After a few hours, I continued to contract about 3-6 minutes apart and the on call doctor came in to check me out. The doctor said I needed to stay overnight and we needed to get the contractions to stop. They gave me a shot that was suppose to stop the contractions and give me some relief, it did not help, the contractions kept coming strong.
They decided to give me Magnesium Chloride and the steroid shot to help develop the babies lungs in case we should have to deliver early. Jeff and Alisa were able to care for Alex and Ella thankfully, while Mike was with me until I got settled at the hospital. Sunday night was miserable, I didn't sleep and I my pain worsened.
Finally at about 2am Monday my contractions stopped and I could breath easier again. Monday I read magazines, watched TV and slept while they monitored me. Mike was super dad and took great care of the kids while I was in the hospital. Tuesday I was able to go home and our new friends from church, Ray and Catherine, brought us the most delicious lasagna dinner. It was such a relief to have dinner made since we hadn't had a moment to think about getting dinner after just getting back from a sonogram Tuesday afternoon.
I am home now and my mom arrived yesterday, "Grandma to the rescue!". I am on bed rest for the rest of the pregnancy and the next 12 days are crucial for the baby. My doctor said our goal is to make it at least another 3 weeks. So Mike is off the next week to help out. I couldn't do it without the help of Mike and my mom, thank you Lord. If it had been the week before when Mike was in Florida, I don't know what I would have done! God's timing is perfect.
After a few hours, I continued to contract about 3-6 minutes apart and the on call doctor came in to check me out. The doctor said I needed to stay overnight and we needed to get the contractions to stop. They gave me a shot that was suppose to stop the contractions and give me some relief, it did not help, the contractions kept coming strong.
They decided to give me Magnesium Chloride and the steroid shot to help develop the babies lungs in case we should have to deliver early. Jeff and Alisa were able to care for Alex and Ella thankfully, while Mike was with me until I got settled at the hospital. Sunday night was miserable, I didn't sleep and I my pain worsened.
Finally at about 2am Monday my contractions stopped and I could breath easier again. Monday I read magazines, watched TV and slept while they monitored me. Mike was super dad and took great care of the kids while I was in the hospital. Tuesday I was able to go home and our new friends from church, Ray and Catherine, brought us the most delicious lasagna dinner. It was such a relief to have dinner made since we hadn't had a moment to think about getting dinner after just getting back from a sonogram Tuesday afternoon.
I am home now and my mom arrived yesterday, "Grandma to the rescue!". I am on bed rest for the rest of the pregnancy and the next 12 days are crucial for the baby. My doctor said our goal is to make it at least another 3 weeks. So Mike is off the next week to help out. I couldn't do it without the help of Mike and my mom, thank you Lord. If it had been the week before when Mike was in Florida, I don't know what I would have done! God's timing is perfect.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Another Glorious Day!
Well, its another beautiful day here in sunny Kansas. Alex and Ella are playing quietly in their playroom, gives me a moment to write a blog and sip some coffee. We had a really nice week. Although the kids have regressed, they are using their sucky's all the time now, it was just fo bedtime and nappy but now its all the time. I dont know how to stop it. I try and not give it to them but then Ella stands where I keep them and say ucky! How can I say no to that?
We played out on the deck for quite a while yesterday, they love to be outside and look at the birds and trees and run around. I wish we had a fenced in yard, because I just cannot chase them around being 32 weeks prego. Mike and I are committed to getting one next year, along with a swing set for the kids. My friend Eileen from growing up placed an order for Arbonne yesterday, because she wanted to support me in my efforts of starting my own business. I thought that was super sweet of her. Not that I would expect anyone to order, but I think her motive behind ordering is very touching and genuine...and I appreciate her for that.
I am so ready for springtime. I am feeling very couped up in the house and getting a taste of spring yesterday was enough for me to get excited about warm weather and walking to the park again. My efforts to shed this baby weight will be in full gear again a month after the baby is born.
Mike is on a new schedule, his days off are Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and every other Sat off. So I am excited that tonight is our Friday night and he is bringing home chinese. I am taping Finding Nemo on cable and we'll watch it tonight with the kids. Church tomorrow and then we have Dr appointments on Monday for the kids and the dentist for Mike.
I am 32 weeks and counting, the biggest struggle I have right now is getting my socks on!? Who would have ever thought? Last time I was bed bound so I had not worries of socks and if I went to a dr appointment i wore flip flops becasue my feet were a bit swollen. This pregnancy has been pretty easy mostly, some back pain here and there but no complaints. I feel pretty fortunate for that.
We got our mini van, Mike flew to Florida to get it. I am so grateful his trip home was safe and uneventful. He is such a good driver and he is very good at navigating. I am always glad I have him in the car, we never get lost with him. The car is so great, just what we need for our growing family. My dad has a great gift for finding and negotiating a great car deal. We are thankful for his efforts and support.
The kids and I are going to go meet daddy for lunch today so I had better go get ready. This afternoon after nap we are going to color some hearts I cut out and make some valentines day cards to send out to some special peeps. Alex and Ella are playing away in their ball pit right now, they love that thing!
A funny little story, every nite walking upstairs Alex says bye bye and waves to the living room, we're not sure who he is saying bye bye to, but it is the cutest thing.
Thanks for reading, God bless you. xxoo
We played out on the deck for quite a while yesterday, they love to be outside and look at the birds and trees and run around. I wish we had a fenced in yard, because I just cannot chase them around being 32 weeks prego. Mike and I are committed to getting one next year, along with a swing set for the kids. My friend Eileen from growing up placed an order for Arbonne yesterday, because she wanted to support me in my efforts of starting my own business. I thought that was super sweet of her. Not that I would expect anyone to order, but I think her motive behind ordering is very touching and genuine...and I appreciate her for that.
I am so ready for springtime. I am feeling very couped up in the house and getting a taste of spring yesterday was enough for me to get excited about warm weather and walking to the park again. My efforts to shed this baby weight will be in full gear again a month after the baby is born.
Mike is on a new schedule, his days off are Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and every other Sat off. So I am excited that tonight is our Friday night and he is bringing home chinese. I am taping Finding Nemo on cable and we'll watch it tonight with the kids. Church tomorrow and then we have Dr appointments on Monday for the kids and the dentist for Mike.
I am 32 weeks and counting, the biggest struggle I have right now is getting my socks on!? Who would have ever thought? Last time I was bed bound so I had not worries of socks and if I went to a dr appointment i wore flip flops becasue my feet were a bit swollen. This pregnancy has been pretty easy mostly, some back pain here and there but no complaints. I feel pretty fortunate for that.
We got our mini van, Mike flew to Florida to get it. I am so grateful his trip home was safe and uneventful. He is such a good driver and he is very good at navigating. I am always glad I have him in the car, we never get lost with him. The car is so great, just what we need for our growing family. My dad has a great gift for finding and negotiating a great car deal. We are thankful for his efforts and support.
The kids and I are going to go meet daddy for lunch today so I had better go get ready. This afternoon after nap we are going to color some hearts I cut out and make some valentines day cards to send out to some special peeps. Alex and Ella are playing away in their ball pit right now, they love that thing!
A funny little story, every nite walking upstairs Alex says bye bye and waves to the living room, we're not sure who he is saying bye bye to, but it is the cutest thing.
Thanks for reading, God bless you. xxoo
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