Molly's new game is Knock Knock. I'm guessing she learned it at school...it's hysterical!
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
21 things about 21 months
Molly Moo....You are 21 months on Friday. I can't believe it. What an awesome ride it's been...and it's been roller coaster fast. You are such a little person with this HUGE personality.
- You are obsessed with clothes and shoes. You put on every pair of shoes that you own and can get to every single day. This morning, I was going to take your outfit to wear to school downstairs and you had to have it on Right.That.Second. You are an opinionated little fashionista, my dear. Also, include hats and jackets to that mix...and your jackets must be ZIPPED.
- You LOVE Sidda and Buffett. Even though they drive me nuts and knock you down all the time, I gotta love them for that. You will kiss them both good night before even THINKING about kissing, say, YOUR MOTHER night night :).
- You are a mile a minute...24/7. You never slow down. This, however, tends to make you a pretty good sleeper.
- You have almost all of your teeth. Thank goodness. You have the 2 "i" teeth up top left to cut...and I can tell you are working on them.
- You LOVE "school" and have no qualms leaving me for the loving time spent with Ms. Pebby.
- You also love this boy in your class, Cruz. You talk about him and "Pebby" all the time.
- You love people, in general. And, you are typically the center of attention. But, even when you aren't, you don't mind.
- I think, probably, your favorite people (other than me and your Dad, of course) are Pop, Emma and Brooke. I wouldn't put them in that order, though. Probably Pop, then Brooke, then Emma. I don't know, girl...you love your core group of people - and we discuss them daily. Nan, Pop, "Ma!" (Emma), Brooke, Lu-Lu, BT, Ann, T, Clo-Clo, Jeff (we are working on this one) and Kelmo (Elmo). You can also add Pebby, Cruz, Mimmie (Minnie Mouse) and George to that list most of the time. But, you definitely have a thing for Pop.
- You have become a snuggle puppy in the mornings with me while we watch George, which I LOVE.
- You have started loving Nuk (milk), too. But, it has to be strawberry flavored. Anyway, I'm glad you are drinking more milk for me.
- Everyone wants you to spend the night with them all the time. Mommy likes you at home. But, when we need the help, you have a good time and don't seem to mind being away for a night or so.
- YOU LOVE BEING OUTSIDE!!! Rain, sleet, snow, 900 degree weather. Take a grumpy Molly to the park or to the backyard and the girl is in heaven.
- You are your father's child...give the girl some meat and bread and you've got yourself a meal. I would prefer additional fruits and vegetables...so, we work on that. It's a struggle some days.
- If Pop ate poop, you would want some off of his plate. Not.Kidding. You even ate canned tuna with him.
- I think you are beginning to understand that something big is about to happen. You constantly look at the babies cribs and try to get in the bassinet and you will kiss my belly. It's precious, and I really think that you are going to be a wonderful big sister.
- You take 1 nap a day - usually about 1 - 4 or 2 - 4. Depends on the day and how active you've been in the morning.
- You go to bed around 8PM and sleep until 7 or 8 in the morning, TYPICALLY.
- You love stickers, coloring, painting, etc. I think we might have a little artist on our hands. You especially like to put stickers on your dogs.
- You talk a lot. Wonder who you get that from? You say funny things...like Nuk for milk, DUCK for anything that flies, Mimmie for Minnie Mouse, Tootles for Mickey, Donald Duck instead of trick or treat and bock bock for Chicken. You also speak with PASSION. My girl knows what she wants and she's not afraid to tell you. You make the "ahh' sound for water and you want it with ICE! and you make the snoring sound for sleep.
- You are OBSESSED with your sassy (aka pacifier). You like the car a lot lately because you can have your sass in the car or bed only. You will go to the door and say GO! Sass!
- You are the light of our life and the joy of our days. I hope you always remember that and keep that strong head of yours.
34 weeks
WOW...34 weeks. This pregnancy has simultaneously creeped and sped by me. It seems like so long ago that we found out our transfer worked and then that it was twins...but it seems like the weeks are speeding by. It doesn't make sense, but I'm sure you get the point.
Here are the stats:
How far along: 34 weeks
Size of baby: 2 weeks ago they were both weighing in around 4.5 lbs. The way they are kung-fu fighting my lungs, it feels like they are about 10 lbs each. Baby Center says they are about 4.75 lbs and about the size of an average cantaloupe. I'm gonna bet mine are bigger than that...RBA makes some big babies! Baby Center also says, "If you've been nervous about pre-term labor, you;ll be happy to know that babies born between 34 and 37 weeks who have no other health problems generally do fine." That's good. Can I have a c-section tomorrow, then?
Maternity Clothes: Even some of those are too small. I'm most comfy in Rob's pajama pants, a maternity tank top and a big comfy long sleeve t-shirt.
Gender: An innie and an outie! Yikes - what are we gonna do with a boy???
Movement: All.The.Time. I can literally feel them kicking/punching my ribs. (She's breech and he's head down.) Don't get me wrong, I'm glad they are active (aka to me healthy), but the bone on bone feeling contact in my ribs isn't super awesome.
What I miss: Being able to take care of myself and Molly on my own. I can't keep up with her anymore and it's killing me. I'm a bit of a control freak...I like to do it my way and I like to do it myself. I have trouble asking people for help. At least I can be honest with myself, right?
Cravings: Not really anything right now. I can't eat too much at once - no room. So, I've been eating a lot of peanut butter toast. You are jealous, I know.
Symptoms: You name it. SEVERE back pain on my right side. Like, it hurts to sit for more than a few minutes or to stand. Laying down is best. I went to the chiropractor for some relief, but almost passed out twice, so, I guess I won't try that again.
Best Moment this week: My best moment everyday is Molly. Even when she's screaming because she wants to go outside and I think if I have to stand up I might give birth. Even when she wakes up at 4AM and wants "nuk" (aka milk) and by the time I've made it and make it to her room she's sound asleep.
Here are the stats:
How far along: 34 weeks
Size of baby: 2 weeks ago they were both weighing in around 4.5 lbs. The way they are kung-fu fighting my lungs, it feels like they are about 10 lbs each. Baby Center says they are about 4.75 lbs and about the size of an average cantaloupe. I'm gonna bet mine are bigger than that...RBA makes some big babies! Baby Center also says, "If you've been nervous about pre-term labor, you;ll be happy to know that babies born between 34 and 37 weeks who have no other health problems generally do fine." That's good. Can I have a c-section tomorrow, then?
Maternity Clothes: Even some of those are too small. I'm most comfy in Rob's pajama pants, a maternity tank top and a big comfy long sleeve t-shirt.
Gender: An innie and an outie! Yikes - what are we gonna do with a boy???
Movement: All.The.Time. I can literally feel them kicking/punching my ribs. (She's breech and he's head down.) Don't get me wrong, I'm glad they are active (aka to me healthy), but the bone on bone feeling contact in my ribs isn't super awesome.
What I miss: Being able to take care of myself and Molly on my own. I can't keep up with her anymore and it's killing me. I'm a bit of a control freak...I like to do it my way and I like to do it myself. I have trouble asking people for help. At least I can be honest with myself, right?
Cravings: Not really anything right now. I can't eat too much at once - no room. So, I've been eating a lot of peanut butter toast. You are jealous, I know.
Symptoms: You name it. SEVERE back pain on my right side. Like, it hurts to sit for more than a few minutes or to stand. Laying down is best. I went to the chiropractor for some relief, but almost passed out twice, so, I guess I won't try that again.
Best Moment this week: My best moment everyday is Molly. Even when she's screaming because she wants to go outside and I think if I have to stand up I might give birth. Even when she wakes up at 4AM and wants "nuk" (aka milk) and by the time I've made it and make it to her room she's sound asleep.
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| This was at 32 weeks. I swear I think my belly grows every day. |
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Amazed...
Periodically throughout the day, it will hit me that in 7 - 11 weeks, we will be a family of five. FIVE. A whole hand full of fingers. An entire lineup of a basketball team. 1 short of a half dozen. F.I.V.E. WOW. It amazes me. I remember, one very sad Christmas, I promised myself that my house would never be quiet if I could help it. That I wanted to fill my home and life with the sound of little feet and laughter and love. A few years ago, it seemed that my promise to myself and prayer for my life would never come to fruition. As I look at my little slice of heaven...or get annoyed when she doens't want to go to bed...or feel sad when she has a cold...I'm in constant amazement that God allowed US the privilege of this sweet girl to be the center of our lives. I almost cannot even believe that He is trusting us with TWO MORE of these miracles.
I was looking through my old blog today for pictures of Molly's room...I thought I had posted on her nursery before, but I couldn't find it. I'll have to do a show and tell of both nurseries once the babies nursery is complete. What I did find was a post from December 2009, just two short months before our little miracle entered this world.
It makes me cry reading it now. It amazes me how far we've traveled in 3 and a half years. Notice I don't say "how far we've come" - it doesn't seem like we actually went anywhere, but took a huge detour that did finally take us to the next step of our lives that we'd been seeking. Instead of going directly straight to that next step, I feel our path was more of a U shaped street that we somehow got lost on and finally made it back to the original road we intended to be on the whole time...only about 1 footstep ahead of where we were detoured to begin with.I remember all too well the days of waiting on that beta - the number that I'd hear when they called - to tell me if we were moving forward or standing still. There are no words to express the amount of pure joy that fills my heart about my three babies. The sleepless nights, the all too quickly approaching terrible two's, the thought of 3 teenagers and three young adults in college at once, the stress, the frantic thoughts of what could be (insert any emotion here). Motherhood is more than I could have ever dreamed of...it's the most challenging and rewarding journey I've ever experienced.
Amazed...and blessed beyond belief. You three babies were worth the wait. Mommy loves you.
I was looking through my old blog today for pictures of Molly's room...I thought I had posted on her nursery before, but I couldn't find it. I'll have to do a show and tell of both nurseries once the babies nursery is complete. What I did find was a post from December 2009, just two short months before our little miracle entered this world.
While I am so very impatiently waiting on this perfect little being to enter our life, my good friend is waiting on her first beta after her first IVF. I tried to convince her to make them see her today...but she goes in tomorrow morning. For the most part, I've been successful in blocking out the most miserable of the 2 week waits, but her wait has felt more like my own than I imagined possible. I pray for her and for this to be the only IVF cycle she ever suffers through.
I was searching through some old emails today and stumbled across an email from my first IVF of 2009. I wrote:
I was searching through some old emails today and stumbled across an email from my first IVF of 2009. I wrote:
Dr K just called us. Our beta came back at 9.1. Apparently, it is only a positive pregnancy test if you level is 10 or higher. I have to go back in on Thursday for another beta test. He said even if it does rise, he will not be comfortable for a while that it will last. He was not encouraging that this will result in a healthy pregnancy or baby.
At this point, w e are devastated and praying for a miracle.
At this point, w e are devastated and praying for a miracle.
It makes me cry reading it now. It amazes me how far we've traveled in 3 and a half years. Notice I don't say "how far we've come" - it doesn't seem like we actually went anywhere, but took a huge detour that did finally take us to the next step of our lives that we'd been seeking. Instead of going directly straight to that next step, I feel our path was more of a U shaped street that we somehow got lost on and finally made it back to the original road we intended to be on the whole time...only about 1 footstep ahead of where we were detoured to begin with.
Amazed...and blessed beyond belief. You three babies were worth the wait. Mommy loves you.
Friday, September 16, 2011
26 Weeks
Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 26 Weeks
Size of baby: Two weeks ago at the DR they were both weighing in at a pound and a half. Baby Center says they weigh about a pound and two thirds each and are about 14 inches from head to toe. All I know is that this belly is getting quite large and that by the end of the day, Momma is pretty uncomfortable.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: more than 15 lbs...but I don't weigh at home. So, at my next DR visit, I'll have an accurate answer. I'd guess about 17 lbs to date.
Maternity Clothes: Do other clothes even exist anymore?
Gender: It's a GIRL AND A BOY!!!
Movement: They are totally practicing their gymnastics in there! All day long...they are active little buggers.
Sleep: I could sleep ALL.DAY.LONG. I'm still sleeping pretty decent at night, too. I just really love a nap every day.
What I miss: Gonna just have to have a standard answer here of cold beer or "soda" as we call it in our family. Fall, football, a patio and a big, cold mug of soda sounds about perfect.
Cravings: SUGAR...Anything sweet. I'd really love a Heath candy bar but haven't had any luck finding them at the store. Or, the Russell Stover chocolate covered toffee...ahh....
Symptoms: Sinuses...same as with Molly. I have chronic sinus issues when pregnant. My back is killing me. I can sit for about an hour for work and then I have to walk around the house for about 5 minutes or sit in the recliner with the laptop in my lap. It's pretty uncomfortable. And, it's always my right side, mid back. The chiropractor could possibly help, but he has so many opinions about vaccines and all, that I just don't have the patience for him.
Best Moment this week: My girl got up at 6:45 Tuesday morning. We are typically a 7 - 7:30 house. Mommy would love to be an 8:00 house. But, we are cutting those "i" teeth and sleep hasn't been fabulous this week. So, we got up at 6:45 and we were watching "tootles" AKA Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. I was laying on the sofa and she was sitting at the top of my belly next to me. Out of nowhere, she leaned over, took her sassy (aka paci) out of her mouth and gave me this super sweet all puckered up kiss. Melt.My.Heart. That girl...ah...she is so sweet.
How Far Along: 26 Weeks
Size of baby: Two weeks ago at the DR they were both weighing in at a pound and a half. Baby Center says they weigh about a pound and two thirds each and are about 14 inches from head to toe. All I know is that this belly is getting quite large and that by the end of the day, Momma is pretty uncomfortable.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: more than 15 lbs...but I don't weigh at home. So, at my next DR visit, I'll have an accurate answer. I'd guess about 17 lbs to date.
Maternity Clothes: Do other clothes even exist anymore?
Gender: It's a GIRL AND A BOY!!!
Movement: They are totally practicing their gymnastics in there! All day long...they are active little buggers.
Sleep: I could sleep ALL.DAY.LONG. I'm still sleeping pretty decent at night, too. I just really love a nap every day.
What I miss: Gonna just have to have a standard answer here of cold beer or "soda" as we call it in our family. Fall, football, a patio and a big, cold mug of soda sounds about perfect.
Cravings: SUGAR...Anything sweet. I'd really love a Heath candy bar but haven't had any luck finding them at the store. Or, the Russell Stover chocolate covered toffee...ahh....
Symptoms: Sinuses...same as with Molly. I have chronic sinus issues when pregnant. My back is killing me. I can sit for about an hour for work and then I have to walk around the house for about 5 minutes or sit in the recliner with the laptop in my lap. It's pretty uncomfortable. And, it's always my right side, mid back. The chiropractor could possibly help, but he has so many opinions about vaccines and all, that I just don't have the patience for him.
Best Moment this week: My girl got up at 6:45 Tuesday morning. We are typically a 7 - 7:30 house. Mommy would love to be an 8:00 house. But, we are cutting those "i" teeth and sleep hasn't been fabulous this week. So, we got up at 6:45 and we were watching "tootles" AKA Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. I was laying on the sofa and she was sitting at the top of my belly next to me. Out of nowhere, she leaned over, took her sassy (aka paci) out of her mouth and gave me this super sweet all puckered up kiss. Melt.My.Heart. That girl...ah...she is so sweet.
Friday, September 2, 2011
24 weeks
Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 24 Weeks
Size of baby: They are both currently weighing in about a pound and a half. He measured 1 lb 8 oz and she measured 1 lb 7 oz this past Wednesday.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: 15 LBS (Yes - that's more than I gained with Molly. I'm sporting a 9 month Molly belly these days...)
Maternity Clothes: Yes, please!
Gender: It's a GIRL AND A BOY!!!
Movement: They are totally practicing their gymnastics in there! Especially, around 10PM.
Sleep: I could sleep ALL.DAY.LONG. I'm still sleeping pretty decent at night, too. I just really love a nap every day.
What I miss: Being able to paint my own toes.
Cravings: Flavor Ice Popsicles!! And, Reese's Pieces. I'd also LOVE some UNO Pizza...but, I don't think a trip to Chicago is in my near future.
Symptoms: Sinuses...same as with Molly. I have chronic sinus issues when pregnant. Not too bad so far. My back is definitely realizing that we are pregnant with twins. Both babies are breach - with their heads basically where my ribs meet...breathing is getting tough :)
Best Moment this week: Pedicure on Friday night.
Molly has been sick this week, which is not normal for us. Poor baby girl, she's so puny. I hope she will be feeling better in the morning, else, we will go back to the Dr.
How Far Along: 24 Weeks
Size of baby: They are both currently weighing in about a pound and a half. He measured 1 lb 8 oz and she measured 1 lb 7 oz this past Wednesday.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: 15 LBS (Yes - that's more than I gained with Molly. I'm sporting a 9 month Molly belly these days...)
Maternity Clothes: Yes, please!
Gender: It's a GIRL AND A BOY!!!
Movement: They are totally practicing their gymnastics in there! Especially, around 10PM.
Sleep: I could sleep ALL.DAY.LONG. I'm still sleeping pretty decent at night, too. I just really love a nap every day.
What I miss: Being able to paint my own toes.
Cravings: Flavor Ice Popsicles!! And, Reese's Pieces. I'd also LOVE some UNO Pizza...but, I don't think a trip to Chicago is in my near future.
Symptoms: Sinuses...same as with Molly. I have chronic sinus issues when pregnant. Not too bad so far. My back is definitely realizing that we are pregnant with twins. Both babies are breach - with their heads basically where my ribs meet...breathing is getting tough :)
Best Moment this week: Pedicure on Friday night.
Molly has been sick this week, which is not normal for us. Poor baby girl, she's so puny. I hope she will be feeling better in the morning, else, we will go back to the Dr.
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