Went to the midwife today. I absolutely love that midwife, of course I need to start seeing some of the others just in case she isn't on when I go to have this baby. I have managed to lose 2 pounds in the last 5 weeks. It doesn't really concern me since I lost about 12 pounds with DS2. Pregnancy seems to do my body good as for the weight. Not only do I lose weight during the pregnancy, but I drop even more after delivery. *I will get into a size 8, I will get into a size 8.* Okay, so maybe I'm psyching myself up, but it's worth a try.
My BP looked good at 110/60. Which is good since it ran high while I was on my one med that I stopped just before getting pregnant. It's also good since there is a history of high blood pressure in my family.
We got to hear the heartbeat today. Both of the boys were with me, so they got to hear it too. She said that it was in the 150's. I guess hearing that the number is that low makes me think that this baby is a boy because of the old wive's tales. Of course my intuition still tells me it is a girl.
I'm scheduled to go back on February 15th. Which really doesn't seem that far off. I guess 4 weeks and under just seems like the appointments are sooner.
I also have my anatomy ultrasound scheduled. I have to go into Baltimore for that one. It's on March 9. I just hope this baby will be cooperative and let me see what it is.
Well, I think that is all for now. Remember to say a prayer for those in the military fighting for our freedoms. HOOAH!!
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
So I've Been Slacking
I've been slacking lately. Had tons of stuff going on, and just haven't thought about updating this. So, what's been going on?
New Year's Eve was Tori's birthday. We had a family birthday party for her, where she got all Justin Bieber stuff. Oy vey! She is just so gaga over him. Of course I can't fault her cause in my time there was New Kids on the Block and N'Sync! Overall, her birthday was a very good day. So glad I got to celebrate it with her.
We headed back home on the 2nd. I really don't have the tolerance for that drive anymore. Thank God that Andy is willing to drive it. I can't drive more than 2 hours or so before I start getting tired. It was super great to get back home to my life and have everything return to normal.
Today is a wonderful day for us. Andy and I are celebrating our 3rd anniversary. So hard to believe we have been married 3 years and together nearly 5. It has been a bumpy journey at times, but I would not change it for the world. We've had to deal with 2 custody battles, getting out of the Army, going back in the Army, moving halfway across the country from my family, the birth of Landen, the pregnancy right now. The last 3 years have been hectic in many ways, but I would not trade anything for the world.
As I look back at my life since Andy, I have realized that he has made such a difference for me. He has been my rock, my best friend, a light in my life during some of the darkest times. I thank God everyday for bringing him into my life. When I look at him, my heart smiles. I could not have asked for a better husband. I truly have been blessed.
Well, I think that is all for now. Remember to say a prayer for those in the military fighting for our freedoms. HOOAH!!
New Year's Eve was Tori's birthday. We had a family birthday party for her, where she got all Justin Bieber stuff. Oy vey! She is just so gaga over him. Of course I can't fault her cause in my time there was New Kids on the Block and N'Sync! Overall, her birthday was a very good day. So glad I got to celebrate it with her.
We headed back home on the 2nd. I really don't have the tolerance for that drive anymore. Thank God that Andy is willing to drive it. I can't drive more than 2 hours or so before I start getting tired. It was super great to get back home to my life and have everything return to normal.
Today is a wonderful day for us. Andy and I are celebrating our 3rd anniversary. So hard to believe we have been married 3 years and together nearly 5. It has been a bumpy journey at times, but I would not change it for the world. We've had to deal with 2 custody battles, getting out of the Army, going back in the Army, moving halfway across the country from my family, the birth of Landen, the pregnancy right now. The last 3 years have been hectic in many ways, but I would not trade anything for the world.
As I look back at my life since Andy, I have realized that he has made such a difference for me. He has been my rock, my best friend, a light in my life during some of the darkest times. I thank God everyday for bringing him into my life. When I look at him, my heart smiles. I could not have asked for a better husband. I truly have been blessed.
Well, I think that is all for now. Remember to say a prayer for those in the military fighting for our freedoms. HOOAH!!
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Merry Christmas and Randomness
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. We made it home to Ohio on the 22nd. I spent most of the 23rd and 24th wrapping presents. That is just a tiring activity, and although the gifts look pretty under the tree, it is a little disheartening that all of that pretty wrapping gets tore off. So, essentially, all of your hard work has gone to waste. Of course, it is fun to watch the joy on the kids' faces as the unwrap each one to find the coolest things they have ever seen.....at least for that moment.
Christmas Eve was great. My mom, sister and her family were all out here at my aunt's to spend the night. Of course we got our Christmas Eve jammies. I always love getting those. My jammies rocked this year. Thanks Momma!
Christmas morning was a tad bit of chaos. I went around waking everyone up around 7:30 so we could get the presents opened. There were tons more presents than we originally thought. It was a tad bit hard to keep Landen and Jonny's (my nephew) attention to keep opening presents. It was fun though. We all left the house just before 9:00 to get to my other aunt's for Christmas breakfast. Might I just add, I absolutely love big breakfasts full of bacon, eggs, gravy, biscuits, baked apples, fried potatoes and chocolate milk. I know when I want a meal like that, I have to come home. LOL!
We had to leave my aunts around 11:30 to go pick Tori up, and then get Mike. We got back to my aunt's and watched some tv, and then had some wonderful food for dinner. I was a pretty happy camper. Nothing like a turkey, a ham, some mashed potatoes, potato salad, corn, a couple of pies and banana pudding for dinner. Man, I really do eat good when I come home.
We headed back to my home away from home so that Mike and Tori could open their presents. Mike was a rather happy camper to see all the Saints stuff he got. He had asked for a Brees jersey, and that's what he got. Andy also bought him a fleece blanket with the Saints logo on it. Tori wanted stuff to go in her dollhouse, so she got quite a few rooms, and then the family to go in it. She also got that ladybug pillow pet she was wanting. Landen got a "blackberry" and a "laptop". No, not real ones, but a V-Tech texting toy, and a Leapfrog Leaptop. He has been very thrilled with those things as well. When he's not playing with that stuff, he's sitting down reading one of his several books he got. Andy got his Black Ops game he's been wanting, and I've had to keep him out of Best Buy so he wouldn't buy it. He got some movies, books and clothes. He seemed pretty happy. I was over the moon over my gifts. My mother-in-law bought me 3 pairs of maternity pants, since I didn't have any pants to wear. I could have only received those for Christmas and just been the happiest person alive. However, Andy bought me a gift card for Victoria's Secret, the crap of that is though, I didn't get it until yesterday when I found it under the seat in the van when I was cleaning it out. He's always doing stuff like that to me.
Yesterday, my little brother came here and him and I headed up to Findlay to see our oldest brother. We had such a great time just sitting around, shootin the shit. I hadn't seen the big brother for nearly 2 years, and then my little brother I haven't seen since 2002. It was such a great time with them. I also got to meet my sister-in-law who was very sweet. Overall, it was a super awesome day!
Friday is Tori's 7th birthday. She asked me if she could have a Justin Bieber birthday party. Wow, ummm okay. I don't know how I'm going to pull that off, but I'm gonna try. I did get her 2 shirts with him on it. Not sure what else we are getting, but I'm sure it'll be interesting. I just have to keep reminding myself that when I was her age, I had New Kids on the Block. Yes......I am that old. ACK!!!
Well, I think that is all for now. Remember to say a prayer for those in the military fighting for our freedoms. HOOAH!!
Christmas Eve was great. My mom, sister and her family were all out here at my aunt's to spend the night. Of course we got our Christmas Eve jammies. I always love getting those. My jammies rocked this year. Thanks Momma!
Christmas morning was a tad bit of chaos. I went around waking everyone up around 7:30 so we could get the presents opened. There were tons more presents than we originally thought. It was a tad bit hard to keep Landen and Jonny's (my nephew) attention to keep opening presents. It was fun though. We all left the house just before 9:00 to get to my other aunt's for Christmas breakfast. Might I just add, I absolutely love big breakfasts full of bacon, eggs, gravy, biscuits, baked apples, fried potatoes and chocolate milk. I know when I want a meal like that, I have to come home. LOL!
We had to leave my aunts around 11:30 to go pick Tori up, and then get Mike. We got back to my aunt's and watched some tv, and then had some wonderful food for dinner. I was a pretty happy camper. Nothing like a turkey, a ham, some mashed potatoes, potato salad, corn, a couple of pies and banana pudding for dinner. Man, I really do eat good when I come home.
We headed back to my home away from home so that Mike and Tori could open their presents. Mike was a rather happy camper to see all the Saints stuff he got. He had asked for a Brees jersey, and that's what he got. Andy also bought him a fleece blanket with the Saints logo on it. Tori wanted stuff to go in her dollhouse, so she got quite a few rooms, and then the family to go in it. She also got that ladybug pillow pet she was wanting. Landen got a "blackberry" and a "laptop". No, not real ones, but a V-Tech texting toy, and a Leapfrog Leaptop. He has been very thrilled with those things as well. When he's not playing with that stuff, he's sitting down reading one of his several books he got. Andy got his Black Ops game he's been wanting, and I've had to keep him out of Best Buy so he wouldn't buy it. He got some movies, books and clothes. He seemed pretty happy. I was over the moon over my gifts. My mother-in-law bought me 3 pairs of maternity pants, since I didn't have any pants to wear. I could have only received those for Christmas and just been the happiest person alive. However, Andy bought me a gift card for Victoria's Secret, the crap of that is though, I didn't get it until yesterday when I found it under the seat in the van when I was cleaning it out. He's always doing stuff like that to me.
Yesterday, my little brother came here and him and I headed up to Findlay to see our oldest brother. We had such a great time just sitting around, shootin the shit. I hadn't seen the big brother for nearly 2 years, and then my little brother I haven't seen since 2002. It was such a great time with them. I also got to meet my sister-in-law who was very sweet. Overall, it was a super awesome day!
Friday is Tori's 7th birthday. She asked me if she could have a Justin Bieber birthday party. Wow, ummm okay. I don't know how I'm going to pull that off, but I'm gonna try. I did get her 2 shirts with him on it. Not sure what else we are getting, but I'm sure it'll be interesting. I just have to keep reminding myself that when I was her age, I had New Kids on the Block. Yes......I am that old. ACK!!!
Well, I think that is all for now. Remember to say a prayer for those in the military fighting for our freedoms. HOOAH!!
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
2nd Appointment and Christmas
Had my 2nd appointment today. She talked to me about my blood tests, and everything looked good. She was a little worried about the glucose test because my result was 65. Even I know that is rather low. We also did my pap/pelvic exam. I absolutely hate those.
I asked her what the difference was between a midwife and an OB in their practice, and she explained it all out to me. They actually work together in this practice. So, I decided to stay with the midwives. The one I had today was just an absolute joy. She was so sweet, and caring and just exactly what I would like to have for this pregnancy. I will get to meet the OBs though, mostly because I'm having the tubal done after I have the baby. I'm not far enough along to hear the heartbeat on doppler just yet, so she told me we would at the next appointment. I go back on January 18th for my next appointment. Overall though, I thought the appointment went wonderfully.
Been getting some Christmas shopping done. We have almost everything of Landen's, simply because his are all books. I have my sister's done. (No sissy, I will not tell you!) I at least have a list for Mike, Tori and Andy. It does seem though that books are the theme of this Christmas. I got the presents for the doggies, well, just a few of the doggies. The commissary didn't have enough of what I bought for them, so have to wait, or find something different.
Well, I think that is all for now. Remember to say a prayer for those in the military fighting for our freedoms. HOOAH!!
I asked her what the difference was between a midwife and an OB in their practice, and she explained it all out to me. They actually work together in this practice. So, I decided to stay with the midwives. The one I had today was just an absolute joy. She was so sweet, and caring and just exactly what I would like to have for this pregnancy. I will get to meet the OBs though, mostly because I'm having the tubal done after I have the baby. I'm not far enough along to hear the heartbeat on doppler just yet, so she told me we would at the next appointment. I go back on January 18th for my next appointment. Overall though, I thought the appointment went wonderfully.
Been getting some Christmas shopping done. We have almost everything of Landen's, simply because his are all books. I have my sister's done. (No sissy, I will not tell you!) I at least have a list for Mike, Tori and Andy. It does seem though that books are the theme of this Christmas. I got the presents for the doggies, well, just a few of the doggies. The commissary didn't have enough of what I bought for them, so have to wait, or find something different.
Well, I think that is all for now. Remember to say a prayer for those in the military fighting for our freedoms. HOOAH!!
Monday, December 6, 2010
First Appointment and Ultrasound
Friday I had my first appointment. Basically it was just explaining the practice, and then getting bloodwork. Of course because there is wa history of diabetes in my family, they made me go ahead and do that nasty ass syrupy orange drink for the glucose test. Andy thought it was hilarious that I had to do that test already. I for sure thought I was going to throw up all over the place. It was so nasty.
Today I had my first ultrasound. Everything looked good. I was measuring 6w6d, just a couple of days off from my due date based on my last cycle. We got to hear the heartbeat and it was a strong 140 bpm. I'm just very happy that everything looked well so far.
Well, I think that is all for now. Remember to say a prayer for those in the military fighting for our freedoms. HOOAH!!
Today I had my first ultrasound. Everything looked good. I was measuring 6w6d, just a couple of days off from my due date based on my last cycle. We got to hear the heartbeat and it was a strong 140 bpm. I'm just very happy that everything looked well so far.
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Good and Bad News
If you hadn't noticed already here on my blog, Andy and I are expecting our 4th little one. According to my calculations, I am due July 24, 2011. We are absolutely over the moon excited. We're hoping for a girl this time, but would be equally happy if it were a boy. We already have names picked out too. We've actually had names picked out while we were TTC. If it's a girl, her name will be Kaydence Elise and if it's a boy, his name will be Jackson Chase.
The family was thrilled as well. I told my mom and sister the day that I found out, but didn't tell the rest of the family until today. I made a shirt that said, "IN PROGRESS....Kaydence Elise or Jackson Chase." My one aunt was told yesterday, but had to keep quiet until I got to my other aunts today to show off my shirt to let them know.
In other news, I got an e-mail from the coach, and our boys didn't win the Championship. That makes me very sad, but it's all good. I guess the way I look at it is that at least Mike didn't miss out on the team winning a Championship. I am still irate with his father and how selfish he is, but it's okay, cause he'll get his when Mike turns 18.
I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving and don't beat anyone up on black Friday. I have no intention of doing any of that kind of shopping. I figure if it is something that I want that bad, I can wait for another time. I have no desire to beat people up or get beat up while trying to retrieve some hot item.
Well, I think that is all for now. Remember to say a prayer for those in the military fighting for our freedoms. HOOAH!!
The family was thrilled as well. I told my mom and sister the day that I found out, but didn't tell the rest of the family until today. I made a shirt that said, "IN PROGRESS....Kaydence Elise or Jackson Chase." My one aunt was told yesterday, but had to keep quiet until I got to my other aunts today to show off my shirt to let them know.
In other news, I got an e-mail from the coach, and our boys didn't win the Championship. That makes me very sad, but it's all good. I guess the way I look at it is that at least Mike didn't miss out on the team winning a Championship. I am still irate with his father and how selfish he is, but it's okay, cause he'll get his when Mike turns 18.
I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving and don't beat anyone up on black Friday. I have no intention of doing any of that kind of shopping. I figure if it is something that I want that bad, I can wait for another time. I have no desire to beat people up or get beat up while trying to retrieve some hot item.
Well, I think that is all for now. Remember to say a prayer for those in the military fighting for our freedoms. HOOAH!!
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Championship Bound
Last weeks game was the 1st round of playoffs, and the Ft. Meade 12U Cougars walked away with a 43-6 victory over the Cape St. Clair Cougars. It was a wonderful game. That game was the highest scoring game that we have had all season.
Today, the Cougars just edged the Chesapeake Bay Piranahs with a 14-12 victory. This win ensured our boys a spot in the Championship game. WAY TO GO COUGARS!!!
On a sad note, Mike's last game was today. His father won't allow him to come to his house late for visitation because of football. He made it very clear to Mike that he didn't care that he was upset with them and that football is important to Mike. So, I had to break my son's heart and tell him that he can't play in the Championship game. He is very upset, but there is nothing that any of us can do. The court order did not specify that he would be able to complete a season of a sport, but I would think that the judge would rule in favor of Mike. Of course, it's too late to fight it in court.
What I don't understand is I have to wait to get Tori for visitation until her gymnastics and ballet is over, so why should it be any different for Mike? Same judge took care of both cases. I have no problem waiting for her visit a few days because I know her recital is important to her. It would be selfish, rude, and uncaring if I took that stuff away from her.
I thought parents were supposed to look out for the best interest of their child? If that is true, then why is what Mike wants not being taken into account? He doesn't have a good relationship with his dad, and he absolutely HATES his step-mother. So, what I see happening is him missing this very important game is only going to make their relationships worse. They think that their visitation with Mike matters to him. Well, they really need to get to know Mike, because obviously they don't.
My heart just breaks for Mike, because I know how much this hurts him. The boys eats, sleeps and dreams football. He has busted his butt all season, only to be told by his dad, "I don't care." I guess I just don't understand how someone could be so selfish, especially when it comes to their children. He would never take sports away from his other children. That just shows me, that Mike is only a pawn to him. A pawn to continually keep tabs on my life, and to try and "win" whatever he can cause he always has to be on top. Well, sir, you have won, but not against me, against your son.
You can hurt me all you want, but don't you dare hurt my children! I can guarantee, that 7 years from now when Mike is 18, he won't dare look back at his dad. I will relish in it when he refuses to send graduation invitations to them, wedding invitations and birth announcements, because in the end, it is a direct result of what they have done to him his whole life.
Anyhow, I think I have said all that I am feeling right now. Maybe my next post will not be as negative, but as long as my son is getting hurt, then my emotions are going to be raw.
Well, I think that is all for now. Remember to say a prayer for those in the military fighting for our freedoms. HOOAH!!
Today, the Cougars just edged the Chesapeake Bay Piranahs with a 14-12 victory. This win ensured our boys a spot in the Championship game. WAY TO GO COUGARS!!!
On a sad note, Mike's last game was today. His father won't allow him to come to his house late for visitation because of football. He made it very clear to Mike that he didn't care that he was upset with them and that football is important to Mike. So, I had to break my son's heart and tell him that he can't play in the Championship game. He is very upset, but there is nothing that any of us can do. The court order did not specify that he would be able to complete a season of a sport, but I would think that the judge would rule in favor of Mike. Of course, it's too late to fight it in court.
What I don't understand is I have to wait to get Tori for visitation until her gymnastics and ballet is over, so why should it be any different for Mike? Same judge took care of both cases. I have no problem waiting for her visit a few days because I know her recital is important to her. It would be selfish, rude, and uncaring if I took that stuff away from her.
I thought parents were supposed to look out for the best interest of their child? If that is true, then why is what Mike wants not being taken into account? He doesn't have a good relationship with his dad, and he absolutely HATES his step-mother. So, what I see happening is him missing this very important game is only going to make their relationships worse. They think that their visitation with Mike matters to him. Well, they really need to get to know Mike, because obviously they don't.
My heart just breaks for Mike, because I know how much this hurts him. The boys eats, sleeps and dreams football. He has busted his butt all season, only to be told by his dad, "I don't care." I guess I just don't understand how someone could be so selfish, especially when it comes to their children. He would never take sports away from his other children. That just shows me, that Mike is only a pawn to him. A pawn to continually keep tabs on my life, and to try and "win" whatever he can cause he always has to be on top. Well, sir, you have won, but not against me, against your son.
You can hurt me all you want, but don't you dare hurt my children! I can guarantee, that 7 years from now when Mike is 18, he won't dare look back at his dad. I will relish in it when he refuses to send graduation invitations to them, wedding invitations and birth announcements, because in the end, it is a direct result of what they have done to him his whole life.
Anyhow, I think I have said all that I am feeling right now. Maybe my next post will not be as negative, but as long as my son is getting hurt, then my emotions are going to be raw.
Well, I think that is all for now. Remember to say a prayer for those in the military fighting for our freedoms. HOOAH!!
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