I am so sorry that I haven't taken the time to update everyone on the birth of our beautiful baby girl "A". You may notice that I have removed our children's names and replaced them with a letter. Most likely everyone reading at this point knows who I am talking about but I just don't feel comfortable with their names being on my blog.
Anyways, I am posting my birth story on the next post.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Monday, January 11, 2010
Excited
I am starting to get excited about this pregnancy. I have been so scared this time around that I haven't really taken the time to enjoy it. I am still trying to not get too excited because of all the risks I still face, but it is hard when I am feeling the baby move every now and then and knowing that there is a baby in me growing. I have decided that it is okay for me to start planning for the baby and the possibility that it may come early.
I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow, the 12th and she will then order the ultrasound and we can hopefully find out what I am having and if my uterus has healed and how the baby is doing. Carl doesn't think that she will take me off of bedrest, but I am hopeful that she might, or at least change it to modified bedrest, as I am not following the bedrest part as well as I should at times.
Anyways, I have decided that I want to get a sling for the baby instead of one of the "carriers" that they have. The problem is that they are like $50.00 for a nice one. I have decided that I want to make one, and have seen a few that look simple enough to make, so that is what I am going to try to do... If anyone has a sewing machine that they would let me use I would be forever grateful. Also I have posted a link to one of the "no sew" ones I am looking at and any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated.
"No Sew" Sling: http://www.sleepingbaby.net/jan/Baby/no_sew.html
I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow, the 12th and she will then order the ultrasound and we can hopefully find out what I am having and if my uterus has healed and how the baby is doing. Carl doesn't think that she will take me off of bedrest, but I am hopeful that she might, or at least change it to modified bedrest, as I am not following the bedrest part as well as I should at times.
Anyways, I have decided that I want to get a sling for the baby instead of one of the "carriers" that they have. The problem is that they are like $50.00 for a nice one. I have decided that I want to make one, and have seen a few that look simple enough to make, so that is what I am going to try to do... If anyone has a sewing machine that they would let me use I would be forever grateful. Also I have posted a link to one of the "no sew" ones I am looking at and any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated.
"No Sew" Sling: http://www.sleepingbaby.net/jan/Baby/no_sew.html
Friday, January 8, 2010
Baby
As you all know by now, I hope, I am pregnant. I am now 17 weeks. My due date is June 17, 2010. But as some of you may not know, I have been experiencing many problems with this pregnancy, including being on bedrest for close to 2 months already. This has been a very hard road for both Carl and I but we are really feeling that things are taking a turn for the better. Hopefully we will be finding out what we are having soon, I think it is a girl, but I really don't have a good idea yet. Whereas with "D" I just knew it was a boy.
During this next ultrasound we will also find out of the clot has gone away, possibly been reabsorbed or if not how big it is. I am very scared as this can create many problems for both the baby and me if it is still there. I do not remember what the doctor called it but I believe it is a subchrionic hemorrhage, or a placental abruption but before 20 weeks.
Thank you everyone who has been praying for us, it really means a lot to all of us and we are very grateful for all of the prayers and the good thoughts.
During this next ultrasound we will also find out of the clot has gone away, possibly been reabsorbed or if not how big it is. I am very scared as this can create many problems for both the baby and me if it is still there. I do not remember what the doctor called it but I believe it is a subchrionic hemorrhage, or a placental abruption but before 20 weeks.
Thank you everyone who has been praying for us, it really means a lot to all of us and we are very grateful for all of the prayers and the good thoughts.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
OMG!!!!
Okay, so anyone who has read any of my previous posts knows that I have been wanting a baby but have resigned myself to wait until I closer to being done with school. Well, that is not an option now. I just found out about a week ago that I am pregnant!!! On one hand I am surprised but on the other I kind of expected it. I didn't do much to prevent it so I must be expecting it... I wasn't expecting it to happen so soon. I just got my Marina IUD out just over a month ago. According to my last period, I am 5 weeks pregnant... Wow, I will be due in June 2o1o.
On the other hand, I have another cyst that is causing me some pain in my stomach, so that isn't fun. This pregnancy I am determined to not gain so much weight. I still have half of the weight that I gained with "D", and will no get as big as I was with him, I am doing everything that I can to prevent it, but it is hard. I am hungry a lot more that I was before, and I am totally exhausted most of the time. Other than that it is going well so far.
I am still a little scared because it is so early and I don't want something to happen and it not work out, so I am trying to not get too excited.
I will keep you all posted.
On the other hand, I have another cyst that is causing me some pain in my stomach, so that isn't fun. This pregnancy I am determined to not gain so much weight. I still have half of the weight that I gained with "D", and will no get as big as I was with him, I am doing everything that I can to prevent it, but it is hard. I am hungry a lot more that I was before, and I am totally exhausted most of the time. Other than that it is going well so far.
I am still a little scared because it is so early and I don't want something to happen and it not work out, so I am trying to not get too excited.
I will keep you all posted.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
School, Time, Fun, LIFE....
I cannot believe how fast this quarter is flying by. I am am nose deep in homework and reading but still feel like I am actually learning something. Which is amazing. I am glad that I am only working one day a week, I actually have time to study and try to take a breath. I love being home with "D"! I just wish that we got to do more fun/educational stuff than me studying so much, but I still love it!
We have been doing a lot of art activities, and he is loving every minute of it. Any ideas for fun things for us to do/make?
Also, we are down to speech therapy once a week, as two weeks ago I got a call from Cascade saying that they had talked to Molina and that was our last visit, they called me on the morning of, which pissed me off a bit (I like to know these thigns ahead of time.) So we met with that speech therapist that day and that was it, I miss her, but the other one is GREAT! So we still have speech twice a week.
Also, "D"'s Apraxia seems to be almost resolved, he is talking up a storm, but still stumbles at times. The Dysarthria seems to be a bit more of an issue, his voice still sound funny to me, but that might be just my hearing... I don't know, but the therapist says that she isn't worried about that too much.
But I am loving this "free" time with "D" and Carl. But the money thing is taking some getting used to, I have never had to be so strict with myself, when I had money I am used to spending it right away and then being upset with myself later, but now I HAVE to save it... We will see how it goes.
"D" got pictures taken yesterday at Walmart, their prices have gone up and they are more like the other studios now, the pressure and everything...
We have been doing a lot of art activities, and he is loving every minute of it. Any ideas for fun things for us to do/make?
Also, we are down to speech therapy once a week, as two weeks ago I got a call from Cascade saying that they had talked to Molina and that was our last visit, they called me on the morning of, which pissed me off a bit (I like to know these thigns ahead of time.) So we met with that speech therapist that day and that was it, I miss her, but the other one is GREAT! So we still have speech twice a week.
Also, "D"'s Apraxia seems to be almost resolved, he is talking up a storm, but still stumbles at times. The Dysarthria seems to be a bit more of an issue, his voice still sound funny to me, but that might be just my hearing... I don't know, but the therapist says that she isn't worried about that too much.
But I am loving this "free" time with "D" and Carl. But the money thing is taking some getting used to, I have never had to be so strict with myself, when I had money I am used to spending it right away and then being upset with myself later, but now I HAVE to save it... We will see how it goes.
"D" got pictures taken yesterday at Walmart, their prices have gone up and they are more like the other studios now, the pressure and everything...
My Review of Bendaroos 500-Piece Mega Set
Originally submitted at Toys R Us
Bendaroos amazing flexible building sticks! It's magic wax super strong string gives children hours and hours of pleasure and fun. Bendaroos is the toy that always gives kids more and new fun things to do. They are never bored with Bendaroos! Easy to use, the enjoyment is endless simply unbend...
Fun to build!
By Lyndsey from Seattle, WA on 10/11/2009
Pros: Good Variety, Lasting Fun, Easy To Use
Cons: Messy
Best Uses: Long Term Use, School, Art
Describe Yourself: Parent
Primary use: Personal
These are fun, they work a lot like they are described in the commercial. You can build with them, take them apart and build with them again, but they make a mess. They are sort of hard to take apart because they are so sticky.
They are definitely a toy for young kids to play with older people with. They are a lot of fun and you can build some great stuff with them!
(legalese)
My Review of Mighty World Construction Set
Originally submitted at Toys R Us
Transformable construction truck features easy snap-fit assembly. Adjust the suspension height to high, medium or low. Features doors and hood that open, removable axles, lights, bumpers and more. Includes 2 construction worker figures and accessories. For ages 3 yrs. and up .
Great truck for active boy
By Lyndsey from Seattle, WA on 10/11/2009
Pros: High Quality, Easy To Use, Engaging, Imagative, Multi Racial, Realistic, Fun
Cons: Could be tougher
Best Uses: Home
Describe Yourself: Parent, Student, Busy, Working, Thrifty, Mom
This is a great truck, my 4-year-old son LOVES it. The best part is that everything works, he loves to take things apart and this offers that, the doors open, the hatch opens, the wheels turn, etc. He also likes the cement blocks, that actually stay together. An added benefit is that one of the men that comes with the truck appears to be either light skinned Black or Hispanic.
The only problem is that it requires adult help to adjust the height of the truck and some of the parts don't come off easily (which is also a good thing, so they don't just fall of either), overall the truck is great.
I will definitely buy more toys from Mighty World!
(legalese)
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