When I look at her...

Thursday, September 25, 2008

When I look at her...




I see a girl who will always be a little baby to me. She's so perfect. I see the birth pictures, and I am so happy I have so many because of how quickly the moment passed. I only pushed for a few minutes and then she was in my arms. She rubs my hand softly as she nurses and slowly drifts off to sleep. I lay there a little longer to feel her soft skin on mine and I kiss her head. The smell of her downy hair fills me with love and tenderness, and I squeeze her closer in a delicate hug. She sighs. I am so blessed! I remember the prayer I said to God asking for a daughter the next time I got pregnant. Here she is, another answered prayer. No teeth, still, so when she smiles, it's all gums! She's my little chunky monkey. Squishy and irresistible to kiss! I promise to raise her The best I can. I will be her guide, her friend, her mother, her teacher. I will never strike her. I will explain to her the birds and bees openly and confidently and intelligently. I will NEVER turn my back on her or ignore any plee for help she utters. I get to do it right. I WILL do it right. And I will ALWAYS be there when she needs me. No matter what. I love you, Lillian. My daughter. My Prayer.

Crawling

Sunday, September 21, 2008

Crawling!
I caught it on camera! I'm gonna have to clean the carpets today. I sent Daddy out to get some stuff. She's mobile now! Last week she pulled herself to her feet (also on video!), and then, just a couple days ago, Lilly Nicole met a new friend (Kylee Mae Kuntz, 9 months old- My friend Lillian's daughter) and I guess she caught on to Kylee's crawling, cause she started doing it today! She moves gracefully (and a little wobbly) towards her ducky, sitting just about a foot away. Once she reaches it, she gives it a nice "Hello" with a slobbery kiss before she easily pushes herself to a sitting position and examines Ducky for the 100th time. My Girl!~<3>

6 months old

Saturday, September 6, 2008

6 months
Already 6 months old, Lilly Nicole has already shown bowel and bladder controle, has been saying Mama since she was 2 months old (no kidding!), walks well in her baby walker, sits up perfectly without assistance, rolls over both ways, and is starting to try to pull herself to her feet! I am so amazed. I think back on her birth as I hear the birth stories of my friends' newborn, and I remember how I was so focused on CAPTURING the moment "perfectly", it passed right by me without actually experiencing the wonder and the glory of God in an instant. I was pregnant, then I had a daughter. I wish I had it on video. She's my little beauty princess. I'm so happy to have a little girl, too. A Cadallac family.

Lillian's birth story

Saturday, March 8, 2008

Lillian's Birth story
We went to the hospital at 6:am and by 7 I was admitted and in my robe. After a little talk with the nurse I was given a pill (not to swallow, though) and I had to stay in bed for an hour to let it dissolve and soften my cervix. My contractions were 3-5 minutes apart, but I couldn't feel any pain. I was 2 cm dilated.I lay in bed waiting, trying to sleep, paying close attention to my body as my contractions got closer together to 2 minutes apart and I felt the beginning cramps. Around 5:p, Dr. Lubkin arrived and popped my water at 5:30p and I was 3 cm dilated at the time. She warned me that it will make the contractions a lot stronger, but I asked her to do it anyway. By 6:15, I was feeling such strong contractions, I finally asked for a little relief. They gave me a pill to swallow that eased the pain for about half an hour, the contractions still hurt real bad, I couldn't feel the difference but when the pill wore off, I realized how much it really took the edge off. I couldn't hold out any longer. My face was soggy, my body sore, and I was starting to lose focus and feel dizzy from the pain when my contractions peaked. I waited what seemed like a lifetime for the epidural at about 7:15p, I was 5cm dilated. As my body went numb, I could feel each contraction getting much weaker quickly. I loosened up, wiped my face, and lay there talking calmly to Jeremy. I suddenly felt a weak pressure and called for the Dr. She came in and confirmed, it's time to push. As the Dr. quickly set up and got in position, Tristan, who had been sleeping since 4p, woke up and Jeremy swiftly swooped him up and brought him to the side of my bed as I began pushing. Tristan lay his head sleepily on Daddy's shoulders. I watched everything in a mirror and even toughed her head with both hands as she was coming out. I didn't need any stitches, and it was a quick delivery. Out came a pink little girl with a head of brown hair, my nose, and daddy's feet. My little Princess was born. 6pds 15oz, 19 1/2 inches of perfect.

Friday, February 29, 2008



WELCOME!! LILLIAN NICOLE ARNDT
2-27-08 8:16P
6LBS 15OZ
19 3/4 INCHES LONG

The day before induction

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

The day before induction
I'm nesting. Knowing I wouldn't have this kind of energy again for a while, I'm trying to get everything clean and ready for tomorrow. Like the last time I was pregnant, I suddenly got this uncontrollable, irresistable urge to wash the car. Unfortunately, we don't have a hose (like last time) so there I was, 5:30 in the evening, with 2 buckets, a cup, and a wash cloth. The faucet outside was about 20 paces from the car. So, I used one bucket for soapy water and the other I filled as full as I could with clear water. I carried the buckets to the car and i washed small sections at a time and used my little cup to rinse the soap off. It took me 2 & 1/2 hours and it was dark by the time I finnished. Neighbors snickered at this fat, pregnant, waddleing crazy lady washing this huge car slowly but surely. "you can do mine next!" an old lady joked as she passed by. "If you need anything, let us know" said a set of church goers as they got home. Almost all of them asked what I'm having and the women smiled knowingly when I shyly admitted that I couldn't resist doing it because I'm nesting. Now the house is clean again, and I'm doing the last load of laundry, and the car is clean inside and out. I took a nice long shower until the hot water ran out, and now I'm trying to keep Tristan Boy awake to take his medicine pretty soon. I figure, If I ware myself out, I'll sleep pretty well tonight. Since Tristan came down with Bronchitis, 3 days ago, I haven't really slept exept for an hour here and there. 8 & 1/2 hours from now, I'll be heading to the hospital. I'm so eager, anxious, impatient, ect... My coach might not be able to make it to be there for me because of this delay. I'll be really disappointed if she can't make it, But I'll understand.

my last check up!

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

My last check up!
Okay, so, I wish I could be exited about my hospital visit, but unfortunately, all the tricks I've been doing hasn't helped me dialate any more, but she has dropped a little. We're set to start the induction Tuesday Feb. 26th at 10pm, earlier if the scheduled C-sections that day are cancelled.But that's not what I'm really so exited about. Relieved to see the end in sight, but I'm so so exited about the deals we just took advantage of! So, I found a resale store called "We Love Kids" where everything is really cheep, and gently used or new. I had a short list of things we still needed for Baby Girl including: Baby bath, swing, bassinett & bedding for it, bouncer, stroller, birth announcements, and I needed a couple nursing bras. We WERE going to go to "Babies R Us" for a swing we liked that cost $110. My WONDERFUL, AWSOME, and EXTREMELY COOL friend MISTY gave me some coupons for the place (75% off here, 50% off that, ect) and there was already a 75% off other things deal going on, too. With the coupons and the in store deal, we paid a total of $91.00 for everything!!!! The bassinett, marked $60 was marked down to $21, Stroller went from $75 to $15!!! Those were the biggest savings!! But everything we got had a discount!! I recomend EVERY MOTHER TO SHOP HERE!!!! If you don't already! Here's the address and phone number:We Love Kids11200 S.E. Fuller RdMilwaukie, OR 97222(503) 775-9946A huge weight has been lifted. I was so worried we wouldn't have everything we'd need for her when she came. All we need now are 4 drawer dressers for both kids. If anyone knows of a cheap place to get them, I'd LOVE the head's up!!

yesterday's appointment

Thursday, February 14, 2008

Yesterday's Appointment
I'm starting to dialate (1cm so far), and my doctor gave me the OK to start doing 'at home' labor inducing techniques! My friend Brandy instructed me on acupressure points, and I know of a couple more things I can do. I actually started trying a few different things as soon as I got home, and today I plan on walking a LOT! We're pretty sure that we're getting induced on the 26th, but we don't know what time. I'm so exited and nervous! After seeing my friend's baby who is almost a month old, I am both eager, and afraid. Eager to see and smell my little girl, and afraid of such a big change. I'm trying to soak up every minute of my one on one time with Tristan, knowing his time of being an only child is comming to an end. It's hard to imagine what life will be like after she's born.As for Valentine's Day this year, My sweet husband bought me a mini back massager and he and Tristan gave me a photo strip from a picture booth they did while I was at my appointment yesterday. It was very unexpected and I was so touched. I'm going to try to do something for him, too. Happy Valentine's Day to all of you!!

Making a schedule

Wednesday, January 30, 2008

Making a schedule
I've been thinking alot about the possibility of having a leap year (day) baby. I think that would be awful! Yeah, people joke about it, but I don't think it would be very funny for her. Having a birthday only every few years (we would celebrate every year, of course, but...) I just know I wouldn't like it, myself. So, we're going to plan an induction for either the 26th, 27th, or 28th of Feb. I prefur the 26th or 27th to avoid hitting the midnight mark if we induce the 28th. Although I'm due March 3rd, my Doctor will be leaving town on the 29th and will be gone for about 5 days. I want her to be the delivery doctor, too. And after my friend's complications from giving birth after her due date, we would rather she were born a little early rather than a little late. Besides that, it would give Jeremy more time with us because he gets 7 work days off. Dr. Lubkin said that next week I will be consitered full term. The week after that is going to be my first "examination" visit, then I have an appointment every week. We're going to discuss home inducing options and when it's safe for me to start them, and what day will be the most convenient to induce with patocin at the hospital. The Doctor said that everything is going great, and I'm very healthy. I lost .7 pounds in the past 2 weeks, but that's not something to worry about. It's confusing a little though, because I've been eating so much! I'm really excited to be in the home stretch. We still have a lot to take care of before she arrives, though. We hope to get our taxes back in time so we can get all the things she needs. Since we didn't get a baby shower this time, we only have about 6 peices of clothing for her. That's all. We also plan on moving to a new apartment before she's born, too. We're just waiting for a W-2 form and we'll be able to get started. I found a really cheep place to buy all the things she'll need. It's called "We Love Kids" and everything is so affordable and they have almost EVERYTHING! Also, my very close friend is currently looking for a car to drive up here (4 hours) to bring boxes of baby clothes and maybe a baby bath. So, here's hoping everything falls into place!!!

sibling worries

Monday, January 21, 2008

sibling worries
My little boy is too rough and I can't be too close to him because he always does somersaults and rowdy horseplay and ends up kicking my tummy pretty often. he just won't settle down or understand that he has to be easy and gentile with me. I tell him to stop and he just keeps doing it. I put him in his room for a timeout, and he just does it again when I let him out!! I'm afraid he'll still be doing this while I'm actually HOLDING the baby! He's even STOMPED on my stomach a few days ago!! This behavior has been getting increasingly worse over the past couple months. I can't think of a single person we know who would ENJOY caring for my little monster while I'm in Labor. So, we're stuck. Either Jeremy will stay home with Tristan while I'm in the hospital, or Tristan will come with us! I visited a friend in the hospital who just had her little baby, and for the 2 hours or so that we were there, I realized how hard it will be to have him there while I'm in Labor. But not having Jeremy there will make it so emotionally hard for me. It's just that he is getting more and more disagreeable. I'm a very patient person, I believe, but lately this little boy has put me on the end of my rope almost every day. Is it just because I'm pregnant, or is he really the little stinker I see? I tell him to do something or not to do something and he doesn't or does it anyway. I hate that I have to put him in his room so often. I miss him and I feel guilty for secluding him. He doesn't just sit with me anymore, he has to be rolling or kicking or jumping next to me. I get hit in the tummy EVERY DAY. Sometimes it's actually so hard it makes me feel like throwing up. But mostly it's uncomfortable nudges and light kicks. I can't imagine how I would feel if he accidentally kicked her in the face or something while I'm holding her! I don't know how to make this better. I keep thinking "when Jeremy goes back to work, I'll have to deal with this behavior by myself!!" and I'm afraid, nervous, and unable to think of solutions! *sigh* I can only hope that it comes naturally to me. But If I can't control him now, before she's born, how can I hope to see a dramatic change in him after?

End the Name game

Thursday, January 3, 2008

The End of the Name Game
With only 8 1/2 weeks left, I was near panic trying to agree on a name that Daddy and I both liked. Those of you who did, were so sweet to participate in my name game. Thank you for all of your suggestions, and beleive it or not, they DID help me. I'm so glad it's over and we finally settled on one. I'll be announcing it the day she's born ( or rather the day we get home from the hospital and I'm feeling up to getting on the computer ) Something to look forward to, my friends! I can't explain the releif I'm feeling. I was so worried she'd be born with a list of names we'd have to choose from. A few days ago, one of my Cafemom group member friends suggested I go to www.babynamegenie.com to help me find different options. A little too late, for me. It kinda helped me figure out what I DON'T want. At least I have a site to pass on to other moms-to-be in need. I'm so anxious to tell you all, but we decided to keep it a secret because it took so long to decide. A large part of it is because of unwanted comments. Some were pretty rude about names I really liked. I could never get them out of my head. This name we picked is very pretty, we think, and I can't think of a single mean spirited comment anyone would say.

name game

Sunday, December 23, 2007

Name Game -Update
Well, anything with the following names has been romoved from the list by Daddy: Alyssa,Sophina,Eve,Love,Nicole
And I've decided against:Kelly and Selene
So, Here is the new list:

1stAthena
Adelyn
Cyan
Violet
Willow
Lillian
Lilly-Ann
Emma

1st or 2nd
Grace
Faith

2ndMaddison

2nd (Namesakes)
Lynn
Judith
LaVerne

He suggests and I disapproved almost every time. The only name that I absolutely LOVED for her is "Keela Marie Arndt" or even better "Keela 'namesake' Arndt" But he didn't like any of them because he doesn't like how "Keela" sounds. Sometimes he gets so frusterated, he says "Fine, why don't you just pick a name, you never like what I say" Until I told him I would just name her "Keela" if he doesn't stay involved. :-] Anyway, at least I've been able to shorten the list in just 24 hours and the Suggestions made are so helpful for me! So, with the list getting shorter, What do you think, NOW?
posted by MommyA85 @ 8:57 PM 1 Comments

The Name Game
I made a list. It hasn't been run through with Jeremy. The most important things are these:
1.we both agree on a first AND middle name combo.
2. It flows well with our last name
3. I don't want it to be a real COMMON name, either.
4.It flows well with Tristan's name
5.I would like to be able to give her a short nickname will a double letter in the middle (Like "Abigail = Abby" "Lillian = Lilly" ect. [Jeremy is impartial about this thought]
6. It would be nice if a NAMESAKE was used, {but only if it flows right with the first} But it's not NECESSARYI have been on dozens of sights and said hundreds of names out loud, and I made a list of names I don't HATE.

Her name is on this list, cause I'm done going through the sites. I just can't decide which two. So, here they are:

FIRST
Athena,
Selene,
Kelly,
Adelyn,
Sophina,
Cyan,
Violet,
Willow,
Lillian,
Alyssa,
Lilly-Ann,
Abigail,
Emma

FIRST or MIDDLE
Faith,
Grace,
Eve

MIDDLE
Maddison,
Love,

NAMESAKES
LaVerne,
Nicole,
Judith,
Lynn,

Without telling me why you like or dislike any name(s), You can help me by leaving me A combination you like. The names are not in order of my favor. (I'm not even sure I have a favorite) Comment Below\/

Knitting again

Sunday, December 16, 2007

Knitting again






Well, I've only been to 2 baby showers and both times I attempted to Knit a blanket for the baby, and both times I had about a 2 week notice. They both turned out pretty nice, but only half the size I was shooting for. So I guess i make "bassinet" blankets. The first one I did was for my Aunt's shower and it was a soft green and white and I used 3 different size needles (I call them "sticks") but this one I made for my friend Darcie's baby Apollo. Sewing the name in was my hubby's idea. This is only the 2nd time I've attempted a blanket. I also have finished about 20 5x5" squares. 7 I sent off to become part of some blankets for sick children, and the other 13 I've gotten done are part of a 75" by 75" blanket I started for my husband on fathers day 2 years ago. I set a goal to get it done in a year, but that is around 265 squares and I'm just not that fast and I don't have that much time on my hands. So, it's taking longer than planned, but after I finished Apollo's baby "Bassinet" blanket, my love of knitting has been renewed, and I plan on getting back to "the big one" as I call it. I'm also trying my hand at crochet. I have a new little camera that needs a case, so with only the assistance of a slightly illustrated book called "Learn How Book" I'm going to try to crochet a case for my new camera. I think I'm going to try to knit a blanket for my daughter before she's born, too. That means I need to do some sort of blanket craft for my boy as well. He has at least 7 or 8 hand made baby blankets from various family members and I was thinking about sewing them all together. I don't know about that yet. But it would make sure they are used for many years to come, right? I still use a baby blanket that was made for me, and it's still my favorite, warmest blanket and it is full size. What do you think? Should I sew them together?

releif

Saturday, December 1, 2007

Releif
My Aunt Katrina called me tonight and offered to assist me in my daughter's birth! She also gave me her point of view on other issues that have been on my mind. Like Tristan being there when I'm in labor. She helped me figure out other options and I'm more at ease about him being taken care of while I'm in the hospital. Also, She and a friend of mine helped me come to realize that if I feel like I cannot take the pain, it's okay to ask for an epidural without feeling defeated or like a failure. Already I feel a rush of relief washing over me. As soon as I have a sitter plan for Tristan, I think I'll be able to enjoy the rest of my pregnancy worry free.

Braxton Hicks?

Friday, November 23, 2007

Braxton Hicks?
I was over at my Sister in Law's house for Thanksgiving, and after the meal, I started feeling something new. It was a small, but painful, stabbing kind of pain near my hip on the right side, and near my ribs on the same side. It was there for a short while, then it was almost gone. Then it would come back. I didn't know what it was! I was very uncomfortable. I didn't know if she was in a weird position, or WHAT was going on.When I was in Labor with Tristan, I felt only one contraction before I called for the epidural. Needless to say, I felt no more after that. So, I'm not really sure how to identify what a contraction feels like.After reading my "what to expect when you're expecting", I'm guessing that what I was feeling was Braxton Hicks Contractions. The book says that it's very normal for women who have had a previous pregnancy to experience Braxton Hicks as early as the 20th week. I'm 25 weeks, I think, so it makes sence.If those were just "practice" contractions, I'm really in for it because I really want to try to have a natural birth this time. At least go as long as I can without giving in and asking for some drugs! I'm very nervous. I will have my husband there, but I don't know if I'll have an "experienced woman" there to coach me. I havn't gotten up the nerve to ask someone. And besides, everyone is so busy with their own lives and agendas, I don't know if anyone will have time or oportunity to be there for me. I'm kinda scared, to be honest! So, I've done this before; but this isn't the same. There are so many differences between the pregnancies, already. What if I panic!? What if I don't know what to do!? I'm freaking myself out again!*deep breath*"Calm down, Sandy" I tell myself, but my heart is still racing and I feel tears of fear welling up in my eyes. I shouldn't be so nervous yet. I still have 3 months to go. But these fears, and the frustration of not being able to agree on a name for her is a driving me mad! We knew Tristan's first name at least by the end of the 2nd or 3rd month. Why is this one so hard? Why is everything so differnt? More discomfort, larger body parts, WAY different pregnancy symptoms..etc.It seems the only things that get my mind off of this stuff is Tristan's unwavering, uneffected, distracting activities, and playing runescape with Jeremy and my online friends. *sigh* Three months to go....

IT'S A GIRL!!!!!!

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

IT'S A GIRL!!!!!!
OUR LITTLE PRINCESS!


99% SURE!

DADDY'S NOSE

SHE'S SO PERFECT!!

ISN'T SHE LOVELY!!??

20 wk appt ultrasound

Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Ultrasound Appointment 20wks
I was sitting in bed about 2 weeks ago, reading a book posted up on my belly, when all of a sudden, the book bounced! I realized a minute later, that I could watch the baby moving around in there!Daddy finally started getting exited about 4 days later, as he watched me rub my belly as I put groceries away. He said "I can't wait 'till the baby is born!" I was so exited to hear him say that! I gave him the biggest hug!Ok, on with the ultrasound: Everything looked healthy, the nurse said. We couldn't see the gender of the baby very well, so she gave us an 80% sure guess. We have a new ultrasound appointment in two weeks to get some pictures the baby wasn't being cooperative with (nose, mouth, better profile) and we'll check again then. But you'll have to wait for that 80% sure guess until then! I want to be more sure when I announce. So, without further adue, here are the pictures!

profile

face





compair to Tristan (he's on the top & right)

3-D ultrasound pics

Kicking

Saturday, October 6, 2007

Kicking
I have been feeling the baby kick for about 3 weeks now, and it just keeps getting stronger. But every time Jeremy tries to feel it, for some reason, the baby won't kick, until after he moves his hand. What's really weird is that sometimes the fundus (the top of the uterus)is above my belly button and sometimes it's lower. Then, on other occasions, the left side of my tummy seems bigger than the right, or the other way around. Like the baby is moving around a lot. My back is starting to hurt more, also. I remember when I was pregnant with Tristan, it was around this time that my back started becoming painfully achy. I take some hot soaks sometimes, sleep on my left side with a pillow between my legs, and stand and sit in all the recommended positions in the "What to Expect When Your Expecting" book. I'm in slightly less pain than I remember of last time. I'm very exited that we get our ultrasound in a little over a week. I'm going to ask what the sex of the baby is, but I still don't know if I'm going to announce it until later. If there's a baby shower, I'll tell on the invitations, but if not, maybe I'll wait until it's born. I haven't decided yet. It might be fun for me to keep it a secret. As for the name, it's definitely going to stay a secret because I've lost interest in so many names because of unwanted opinions and unkind comments. I'm pretty exhausted most of the day, still. I went from vigorously cleaning every room in our home almost every day, to forcing my body to muster up energy to clean at least most of one room every day or every other day. I feel like a lazy cow, eating twise to three times as much food every day as I did Pre-pregnancy, and feeling dull witted and heavy eyed as I lay on the couch or sluggishly straiten up. An hour at the grocery store feels like a marathon, and I yawn every few minutes. I hope this fatigue goes away soon. I used to be able to out energize my son, now, he's running circles around me. Well, at least my headaches are gone.

my 2nd appt

Saturday, September 22, 2007

my 2nd appt
It was this last Monday, the 17th. I got to hear the baby's heartbeat again and it's 150bpm. Doc says she thinks it's a girl. But we won't have our ultrasound until Oct. 15th. As of right now, our list of names is blank. Every time I think of a name, Dada doesn't approve, then, a month later, when I have a new name picked (that he doesn't like) he suggests the same name I did a month before! By that time, I'm already over that name and moved on. And most of the names he suggests, I don't like. I decided not to announce the final pick until the day the baby is born because I've already had a couple disappointing reactions. For instance, for a boy, we were thinking Kale, until SOMEONE told me immediately after hearing it that kale is cabbage. Another was a girl name: Emma; cute right? Until a different person teased it by replying "Emma? Sounds like Enema." Out the window with that one, too. So, secretive it will be. I DARE someone to tease or make fun of it's name after it's born. No one with a heart will say it to my (or their) face. Do I sound bitter about it? I'm not, not really. I'm just frustrated trying to find a name that both of us parents like. And the ones that we DID agree on, have been ruined for me. Now it's hush hush and then big surprise!And I want to thank you all who e-mailed me concerned about my not feeling well. I was really touched to receive those letters. I AM feeling better. I had to be patient and figure out little things that helped. My sleeping position, how much and how often I eat, things like that. I'm only really tired all the time now. But nothing except rest will help that. I sleep away over half the day, and I'm lucky enough to have a son who will sleep almost that much too, or he'll lay next to me and watch a movie while I nap. We are really attached at the hip most of the day. I don't know what I'd do without him, my little lovey. He even rubs my back when the morning sickness has me bent over the toilet. Well, that's all for now. TTYL!

a short update...

Tuesday, September 4, 2007

a short update...
Migraines and upset stomach fill my days the past week. I'm suffering from both right now, so I'm going to keep it short. This pregnancy is so much different from my first. Sorry, but, I have to go, this is too much for me right now...

first appt.

Monday, August 20, 2007

First Appointment
The doctor told me that my due date will be March 3rd instead of the 13th. We listened to the heartbeat. I thought I was 10w 4d today, but she says about 12w1d. So I adjusted the tickers to be correct. I have another appointment in 4 weeks and we'll get to do an ultrasound. I'm so exited! And I think hearing the heartbeat made this more real for Jeremy. We were both in a kind of state of disbeleif when we found out we were having another baby. Now, the smile on our faces show our excitement. Tristan was there for the appointment and when he heard the heartbeat, he looked at me with the sweetest smile when I told him "that's the baby, Brother Boy!" and he hugged me tightly. He's just as anxious as I am, I think. Every time he hears a baby or the word "baby", he looks around expectantly, searching for one. I'm still hoping for a girl, but I know how fun and easier it will be if it's a boy. Bunk beds, hand me downs, and boy sports VS. hair ties, Dresses, and Princess things. Either way, I know I will be pleased. I will be wanting to know the sex and that will pobably happen about Thanksgiving or Christmas. I might be able to feel the quickening by next month, Dr. Lubkin says. I'll keep posting...

What's up

Saturday, August 11, 2007

What's up
My first prenatal visit is on the 20th and a pleasant surprise: my prenatal doctor is Tristan's pediatrician so she already knows us pretty well. Tristan still loves to roll and crawl around on me, but he seems to be very careful not to bounce on my tummy or put too much pressure on me. When I tell him he's being too rough, and he needs to be careful with my belly, he points at it and says "Ablagada emba Baby! Enduwa". He loves to get real close to look at any baby he sees. It's so cute! He also has some little bears that he calls his babies. Awww! SO adorable! The other day at the store, a woman stopped me to gush over how hansom and perfect he looks. I like that. It makes me feel like I'm not just being bi est when I think he's beautiful and perfect, other people think that, too. Hehehe. He's gonna be a good big brother, too. He can be so gentle when he wants to be. I'm so proud of him. He's FULLY potty trained and hasn't worn a diaper or pull up in over a month. He doesn't wet the bed either.

How I'm feeling

Monday, July 30, 2007

How I'm feeling
Well, not too bad actually. I don't have morning sickness anymore. I get small cramping pains sometimes, but I think it's just my uterus growing. I'm taking my prenatals everyday when Tristan takes his vitamin. I'm tired a lot, but I can't sleep past 9:30. I'm really bloated, too (HEHEHE) so I look like I'm already 3 months along. That's okay with me though. As long as this doesn't happen AFTER the baby is born (LoL). I'm going to get the final paperwork done for my insurance today and I might have it in a couple weeks. Just in time for my first appointment. Tristan is Pointing to my tummy saying "Baby" already and it's helping him understand that he has to be gentle with me. I keep asking him if he want a baby for his birthday as a joke, but he always says "YEAH!". He gets excited and wants to get a good look at every baby we come across. I just wish we had cable so I could watch "A Baby Story" like I did when I was pregnant with Tristan. I miss that show. By the way, what do you think about my new Tickers?

great news!

Tuesday, July 24, 2007

Great News!
Well, we were having problems with the speed of our computer, and speed is important for hubby's game. Now, he fixed it for good, and I will be able to stay on line! I'm still having morning sickness, but I'm dealing with it a lot easier. It seems to be going away some days. Milk really is the best way to calm my tummy down. Coming up on 7 weeks on Thursday. I was lucky enough this time to know the day we got pregnant. I went shopping with my step-mom and she bought me some really cute clothes and put some blond streaks in my hair. You'd think that I looked for maternity clothes, huh? Nope! I picked tight tank tops so I can show off my belly as it gets bigger. I have stretch marks... "SO WHAT!?" (thanks for the confidence slogan, Tyra Banks) This may be the last time I get pregnant. I have a deep gut feeling that I should have 3 kids at least. but the next won't be until after we have a house. I still have to talk to Daddy about this feeling, but that can wait until I'm ready to have another ( in about 5 years or so)

if I don't write

Wednesday, July 18, 2007

If I don't write....
It seems like every other day, the computer isn't working because Hubby is trying to make it faster and it just messes up again. So, If I can't post or E-mail, I am so sorry, but I won't forget to get back on when I can.

Tuesday, July 17, 2007

Chinese Gender Chart
Simply find the age of the mother at the time of conception on the chart below and then follow across to the month the baby was conceived to find the predicted gender. This chart is said to have a success rate of over 90% Was it right about your kids or even YOU for that matter?

----J F M A M J J A S O N D
18 G B G B B B B B B B B B

19 B G B G G B B G B B G G

20 G B G B B B B B B G B B

21 B G G G G G G G G G G G

22 G B B G B G G B G G G G

23 B B B G B B G G G B B G

24 B G G B B G B G B B G B

25 G B G B G B G B G B B B

26 B B B B B G B G G B G G

27 G G B B G B G G B G B B

28 B B B G G B G B G G B G

29 G B G G B G G B G B G G

30 B B G B G B B B B B B B

31 B B B B G G B G B G G G

32 B G G B G B B G B B G B

33 G B B G G B G B G B B G

34 B B G G B G B B G B G G

35 B G B G B G B G B B G B

36 B G B B B G B B G G G G

37 G G B G G G B G G B B B

38 B B G G B G G B G G B G

39 G G B G G G B G B B G B

40 B B B G B G B G B G G B

41 G G B G B B G G B G B G

42 B G G B B B B B G B G B

43 G B G G B B B G G G B B

44 B G G G B G B B G B G B

45 G B G B G G B G B G B G

Grain of Rice

Thursday, July 12, 2007

Grain of rice
So, Little One inside me is only about the size of a grain of rice. I'm trying to eat and drink healthy, but my morning sickness lasts almost all day! And when it finally seems to go away, Dada comes home and he hasn't kicked the smoking habbit yet so he smells like ciggies and here comes the nausea again. Although he smokes outside, when he comes in, the smell on him fills up the whole room. I miss his kisses, too, but I just can't take the smell! And indigestion is driving me crazy!Tristan is still being too rough. This morning, I sat him on my lap to play and talk, and his feet jammed into my queezy stomach. I dry heaved for 5 whole minutes! I try to think of good food to eat, and a lot of the time, I'm too exhausted to make anything, so I try to snack all day and have a good size dinner. I think every expectant mother needs a temparary wife. hehehe! I can't stop craving McDonalds! I NEED IT!! hahaha! Well, see ya!

Mommy Stuff

Sunday, July 8, 2007

Mommy Stuff
I am trying to figure out when I have to stop picking Tristan up. I am okay right now, I know, but somewhere down the line, I won't be able to sit him on my hip or tummy. And he's so rowdy at this age, I'm worried that one of these times he's going to be playing on or near me and kick me in the tummy too hard. He rolls on me and tries to climb up me. I don't want to discourage him from playing with me, I just don't want him to be so rough with me. He pretends to not understand me when I tell him to be gentle with Mama. When he does this, I'm afraid he'll be the same when the baby is born. I mean, he REALLY hurts me sometimes! Not to sound like a wimp, but he does!And almost all the times he does, it's accidental, and I don't punish accidents, only intentional naughtiness, which is a very rare occasion. He really is a good boy.

Tristan 2 Years Old

I'm Back (Repost)

Thursday, July 5, 2007

I'm Back
Well, it seems that I was gone too long and my SNAMOMMA has been deactivated.I'm Back now and just in time to post some big news! I'm Having a 2nd baby!! Due around March 13th 2008. I have to start all over getting baby things because last year, Dada tossed most of our baby things douring a move to a place with less storage space. If we have another boy, I'll have clothes for him from 0 to 2yrs old. I have bottles, too. But,if it's a girl (and I think it might be) we'll have a lot more shopping to do.Thanks for stopping by!