Showing posts with label baby #3. Show all posts
Showing posts with label baby #3. Show all posts
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Fun stuff!!!
I am so excited. This sounds crazy, but we are painting my belly this weekend. We were laughing about how it looks like an enormous Easter egg. So, we are going to paint it like an Easter egg. We will take pictures, so stay tuned. This should be funny. Ethan tells me everyday that I have a big belly. I will soon have a big Easter egg belly....and a big mess. Oh well! It will be funny!
The name game....
As stated in my previous post, I am not really open on sharing the name we have picked out. I mean, the name we HAD picked out. Another reason why we aren't sharing, is because as of yesterday-it has changed! It it may change again before June gets here! We shall see! June will be here soon enough, and I will share after the bith. :)
Thursday, March 17, 2011
I'm officially pregnant.
Within the past few weeks I have been flooded with people making it our topic of conservation. It has been pretty obvious since 17-20 weeks, but people have been careful about what they say. I tried not to flaunt it because quite frankly, I don't want to have the same conversation 20 times a day. I just can't conceal it well anymore. I kind of wish I could! My belly is growing faster than it did with Ethan. I really hope that doesn't mean she will be bigger than my 8lb 2oz boy that was 2 weeks early. eek.
Other than the usual "When is your baby due?" that comes mainly from women at least 5 times a day, here are my favorites. All from Men:
1) "You need to start doing more sit-ups!"
2) "That thing wasn't there the last time I saw you!"
3) "When is that coming out?"
4)"You look like your drinking beer at the same place that I am!"
Those comments were kind of funny. I do sort of know these people. The one I find most annoying is, "Are you excited?" Seriously? Is that a trick questions?
A lot of people asked if we have a name picked out. That is one thing we are not sharing until birth. (except Daniel spilled to a few close relatives.) I don't want to share it for many reasons, but the main reason is I don't want anyone's opinion on it. I don't want to hear what you like better. Yep, I don't care. It won't change my opinion on what we choose. It is just annoying. Hormonal? Maybe. But I am the pregnant one and I call the shots. :)
While I am on the subject of pregnancy, I will add a few more things. I don't know why everything seems so much harder this time. I keep saying to Daniel, "I don't remember it being like this." He assures me my pregnancy with Ethan wasn't a breeze like I seem to remember it. I am trying really hard not to complain about things, because I really am grateful for the opportunity to bring another life into this world. Even though I do wish I could have one of those perfect uncomplicated pregnancies. I have to see the Dr more than most people, and I will never be able to experience being "over due." Some would say that I am lucky in that aspect, but no. I would love to just be a normal pregnant person. The best part is: Everyday I am reminded that it will all be worth it, and it could be soooo much worse. I may never experience all this again, so I really am trying to enjoy the ride.
Other than the usual "When is your baby due?" that comes mainly from women at least 5 times a day, here are my favorites. All from Men:
1) "You need to start doing more sit-ups!"
2) "That thing wasn't there the last time I saw you!"
3) "When is that coming out?"
4)"You look like your drinking beer at the same place that I am!"
Those comments were kind of funny. I do sort of know these people. The one I find most annoying is, "Are you excited?" Seriously? Is that a trick questions?
A lot of people asked if we have a name picked out. That is one thing we are not sharing until birth. (except Daniel spilled to a few close relatives.) I don't want to share it for many reasons, but the main reason is I don't want anyone's opinion on it. I don't want to hear what you like better. Yep, I don't care. It won't change my opinion on what we choose. It is just annoying. Hormonal? Maybe. But I am the pregnant one and I call the shots. :)
While I am on the subject of pregnancy, I will add a few more things. I don't know why everything seems so much harder this time. I keep saying to Daniel, "I don't remember it being like this." He assures me my pregnancy with Ethan wasn't a breeze like I seem to remember it. I am trying really hard not to complain about things, because I really am grateful for the opportunity to bring another life into this world. Even though I do wish I could have one of those perfect uncomplicated pregnancies. I have to see the Dr more than most people, and I will never be able to experience being "over due." Some would say that I am lucky in that aspect, but no. I would love to just be a normal pregnant person. The best part is: Everyday I am reminded that it will all be worth it, and it could be soooo much worse. I may never experience all this again, so I really am trying to enjoy the ride.
Friday, January 7, 2011
The joys of having a two year old boy
For some reason I feel so much pressure to have Ethan potty trained. I don't know why, but I do. He is nowhere near potty trained. I just don't want to force him. He has used the potty before and knows when he needs to go, he just gets so mad when we know he is about to poop his pants and we ask or encourage him to sit on the potty. If we are at home, he will go to his room and shut the door. Never fails. If we try to go in there he gets very upset and screams, "NOOOOO!! SHUT THE DOOR!! (repeated many times-tears included) Even if he is done and needs to be changed, he doesn't want us near him. He kicks and cries through the majority of poopy diaper changes. At daycare, I'm pretty sure he's acts completely different. If he is not at home, he finds a place in a corner or under a table to go. When he is with us and we are out and about, I know he does his best to hold it until we get home. When he starts whining and saying: "I want to go to Ethan's house!" or "Go home!" We know he more than likely needs to go potty.
I really think if we were to try really hard to get him mostly potty trained, all of our efforts will go down the tubes when the new baby comes in June. I am not one of those people that want to drag potty training on for 6-12 months. I want to put him in underwear let him feel wet and uncomfortable and hope it is a fairly short process. I guess I will quit caring what others think of our almost 2 1/2 yr old still in diapers. On a lighter note, he makes any situation funny because pretty much everything he says makes us laugh. Not only the fact that he often speaks in 3rd person, but today for example:
Ethan and Daniel met me for lunch and I said, "Are you having a fun day with Daddy while Mommy's at work?" He says, "I'm having a fun day at work!" There is never a dull moment with him!
I really think if we were to try really hard to get him mostly potty trained, all of our efforts will go down the tubes when the new baby comes in June. I am not one of those people that want to drag potty training on for 6-12 months. I want to put him in underwear let him feel wet and uncomfortable and hope it is a fairly short process. I guess I will quit caring what others think of our almost 2 1/2 yr old still in diapers. On a lighter note, he makes any situation funny because pretty much everything he says makes us laugh. Not only the fact that he often speaks in 3rd person, but today for example:
Ethan and Daniel met me for lunch and I said, "Are you having a fun day with Daddy while Mommy's at work?" He says, "I'm having a fun day at work!" There is never a dull moment with him!
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Goodbye 2010!
I am so excited about the new year. So many things happened in 2010 that made the year kind of a downer for us. I am so optimistic that 2011 will be better. I can't wait! I thought it would be fun to make a list of all the many things that happened in 2010.
January, February, March and the beginning of April: I was plagued with awful morning sickness. Well, night sickness mostly. Eww. I was crabby and miserable and probably really hard to live with.
Mid-late April-I felt better, but also said goodbye to a precious angel.
May, June & July-wasted my summer away desperately trying to lose the weight I gained when I was pregnant. I did it, but that is no fun either.
August-had a crazy month of family & Weddings. Fun, but busy! Also, my baby turned TWO! That was hard for me!
September-ran into some medical issues that had us and my Doctor believing we would probably never conceive another child. We also found out that if we did, we are at very high risk for having another baby with Down Syndrome or another chromosomal problem.
October-We found out that I am pregnant! Due in June! On the down side, October was also when the morning sickness showed it's ugly face. Much more bearable this time with the help of a little white pill called Zofran. What a relief to not throw up everyday!
November-Family reunion over Thanksgiving! It was so much fun. Daniel has a very large family, so we were able to use the cultural hall at the church. The boys played basketball and we had a family friend who is a photographer take pictures.
On a not so happy note, we also found out in November that my Mother in Law will soon be leaving us for a year to go on a mission for the Church. While we are trying to have faith and we know what she is doing is good, we are still really struggling with this. Ethan loves his Grandma. He won't understand, and I am afraid he won't remember her. I know he probably will, but it is still sad. It is also sad for us. She has been there through every trial and happy time in our life. She will not only miss the birth of her grandchild, but she will miss a good portion of the 1st year of the baby's life. We depend on her so much, so this is really a huge struggle for us.
December-Here we are! We finally got to go to Great Falls for Christmas! It has been the 1st time in YEARS! It was kind of sad because my Mom and sisters aren't there though.
I have a sister I really worry about, and that has caused a lot of tears this month. December has also been a month of illness. Ethan has been sick more this month than he ever has! It has been awful!
I convinced myself that I wasn't going to announce my pregnancy...for a loooong time. It was especially hard telling the few close friends who knew about September's problem. I had JUST sobbed on their shoulder and the next month I'm pregnant! I felt like an idiot, but oh well. We didn't know! I realized today, that if you saw me you would know, so I might as well come out of the closet. I have run into people that I feel wanted to say something but didn't. And keeping a secret gets old. And I don't like feeling like I'm being starred at. Other than family, co-workers and a few close friends we haven't told anyone. I actually JUST told my parents at Christmas. Last but not least, Ethan has been the highlight of our year. He is just so darn cute and is getting smarter everyday. I don't know how we would have survived the year without him!
January, February, March and the beginning of April: I was plagued with awful morning sickness. Well, night sickness mostly. Eww. I was crabby and miserable and probably really hard to live with.
Mid-late April-I felt better, but also said goodbye to a precious angel.
May, June & July-wasted my summer away desperately trying to lose the weight I gained when I was pregnant. I did it, but that is no fun either.
August-had a crazy month of family & Weddings. Fun, but busy! Also, my baby turned TWO! That was hard for me!
September-ran into some medical issues that had us and my Doctor believing we would probably never conceive another child. We also found out that if we did, we are at very high risk for having another baby with Down Syndrome or another chromosomal problem.
October-We found out that I am pregnant! Due in June! On the down side, October was also when the morning sickness showed it's ugly face. Much more bearable this time with the help of a little white pill called Zofran. What a relief to not throw up everyday!
November-Family reunion over Thanksgiving! It was so much fun. Daniel has a very large family, so we were able to use the cultural hall at the church. The boys played basketball and we had a family friend who is a photographer take pictures.
On a not so happy note, we also found out in November that my Mother in Law will soon be leaving us for a year to go on a mission for the Church. While we are trying to have faith and we know what she is doing is good, we are still really struggling with this. Ethan loves his Grandma. He won't understand, and I am afraid he won't remember her. I know he probably will, but it is still sad. It is also sad for us. She has been there through every trial and happy time in our life. She will not only miss the birth of her grandchild, but she will miss a good portion of the 1st year of the baby's life. We depend on her so much, so this is really a huge struggle for us.
December-Here we are! We finally got to go to Great Falls for Christmas! It has been the 1st time in YEARS! It was kind of sad because my Mom and sisters aren't there though.
I have a sister I really worry about, and that has caused a lot of tears this month. December has also been a month of illness. Ethan has been sick more this month than he ever has! It has been awful!
I convinced myself that I wasn't going to announce my pregnancy...for a loooong time. It was especially hard telling the few close friends who knew about September's problem. I had JUST sobbed on their shoulder and the next month I'm pregnant! I felt like an idiot, but oh well. We didn't know! I realized today, that if you saw me you would know, so I might as well come out of the closet. I have run into people that I feel wanted to say something but didn't. And keeping a secret gets old. And I don't like feeling like I'm being starred at. Other than family, co-workers and a few close friends we haven't told anyone. I actually JUST told my parents at Christmas. Last but not least, Ethan has been the highlight of our year. He is just so darn cute and is getting smarter everyday. I don't know how we would have survived the year without him!
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