So I am taking this idea from Barbie and Alicia. I need some ideas on what to blog about. So if you have any questions for me at all just post it here and I will try to blog the answer. It can be anything about my Mommy life, to my relationship with Rick. Anything at all. I am open to it!
Ok, so yesterday Brooklyn was 3 months old. I can not believe how fast she is growing. Anyway, following instructions on the bassinet, I decided this was the time I would have her start sleeping in her crib. So Last night was the first night and she did very well. It was not an issue at all. She went to bed around 9:30, which is normal. She woke up at 5:30 to eat then went back to bed until 8. I have to say I was very pleased! So I will now in the next few days break down the bassinet, and wash it so it is ready for my God-Daughter Victoria!
Oh yeah, I forgot to mention my Best guy friend Kurt asked me to be his daughter on the way's God-Mother. I have to say I was honored to say the least. What an awesome responsibility! And to top it off, her middle name is going to be Raine....after me :o) She is due in April.
Back to Brooklyn. She has had cradle cap, I think. I thought it was just me not washing the shampoo out of her hair well enough. I don't bathe her every day, so I didn't think it was just dry. So I took my Mom's advice and tried baby oil in her hair. I had read somewhere about how to use the cradle cap shampoo. You add it to their hair, then brush it gently then wash it out. So I was planning on giving her a bath today anyway so I put the oil in her hair and used the little brush they give you in the hospital and gently brushed her scalp. The flakes started just coming off! I have to say it looked pretty nasty, and if it was not my daughter I think I would have been grossed out! But after a few times brushing it, it seemed to be all loosened up. Then I gave her a bath and shampooed her hair. And it was a success! It seems that her cradle cap is gone! Braxton never had that issue, so this was new to me. So I am sharing this with you Mommies so you don't go buy the $7:00 shampoo for cradle cap, and just use good old baby oil!
Ok, so I think little Miss Brooklyn is getting her 1st tooth! Already!! She has been super fussy. I noticed she was drooling a lot and also started spitting up more. After reading Alica's blog about Jude teething it clicked. She is only 12 weeks old! So I stuck my finger in her mouth and I could feel a tiny little ridge in there. I could not believe it! I remember Braxton getting his first tooth pretty early, I think around 4 or 5 months. But wow, 3 months! So I have been massaging her little gums when she gets fussy. She bites down on my finger at times and chews a little. Poor little mama.
I guess with her being my last baby, I want to take everything slow, one day at a time, and she is just zipping right by. It is so funny. With Braxton I was so anxious and waited everyday for Braxton to do something new, or hit that milestone. With Brooklyn I am so patient and will wait as long as I have to to savor each little moment and milestone with her. I think it is because now I know how fast it really goes. How quickly they grow, and before you know it they are 3!
So we will see when the little tooth actually breaks the surface. But I am not hoping for any day too soon.
Wow. All I can say is wow. It is a new year/decade. I have 2 beautiful babies and love being a stay at home Mom. I can honestly say I never expected this to be my life. I knew I always wanted kids, but never thought it would happen. I am not sure why. I have been with Rick since high school but never expected us to actually be a family some day. Then Brax came along, it was the best moment of my life! Even as he was growing up I thought he would forever be an only child. But I enjoyed being a Mommy so much I wanted just one more. And here I am! I could not ask for anything better than being a mother of 2. And even though it has taken A LOT of sacrifice, I am so happy to be able to stay at home with them.
So I am still breastfeeding. It is going very well. I still have formula as a back up. She seems to hit these growth spurts that my body will just not keep up with! It only takes about 1 day for my body to adjust, so I only have to supplement a few ounces. Brooklyn is getting bigger and she is healthy. She is almost 11lbs! She is growing so fast, I am trying to savor each moment with her since this is my last baby.
Braxton turned 3 on the 29th of December. We took him to Hullabaloo to play and he loved it! A few days before Christmas, he started potty training. He is doing pretty well. He even tells me when we are out that he has to go, and I sit him on those humongous toilets and he goes! I definitely thought that would be a problem, but he proved me wrong very quickly. I am really proud of him. And he continues to be a great Big Brother.
I have been taking time out of each day after Rick gets home from work to spend one on one time with Braxton. I have to say those moments are one of my favorite parts of my day. I can tell he enjoys it too. We usually read some books. Some over and over. Yesterday I had some errands to run and I decided to take him with me. We went to the eye doctor to pick up my contacts, Kohls, and Wal Mart. He was very well behaved. So I bought him 2 cars at Wal Mart. I really enjoy my time with him. Especially when he is a good boy :o)
Hopefully I can update a little more frequently in the future. Here's to hoping.....
Ok so I have not updated my blog since I had my daughter 7 week sago. LOL I guess I have had my hands full. She is sleeping in her sling as I type, so hopefull I can get this all out before she wakes up to be fed.
Let's start out with her birthday: SO my last post I told you about my visit to the doctor because of swelling. To all of you preggo's out there, use this blog as a tell tale sign of labor to come. yesterdays events
Two days later my water broke! I was really surprised because I was scheduled for a c-section the following week and I thought I would never get the chance to experience REAL labor/childbirth. But I was laying in bed and I was awake a little. I felt what was like a trickle. I just figured it was nothing, but then I felt it again. SO I got up to go to the bathroom when I felt it....the gush. It was 2:30 am. I was just standing there for a second in shock when I had another gush. So I called Rick's name and he sat right up in bed (which is odd for him, he is a deep sleeper) and I said my water just broke. So I waddled over to the bathroom and Gush after gush. No one ever told me when your water breaks it just keeps breaking. I thought it was a gush then you eventually start having contractions. So as I change my pad and underwear 4 times I decided to just stay on the toilet while I called the doctor. LOL. So I got a call back and I was told to go right in. (Now I wish I would have stayed home for a little while longer, as I will get into later) So I was getting my stuff ready and wished I had shaved my legs the day before like I wanted to, I was a nervous wreck. My legs were shaking so bad I could hardly walk. I was realizing that I was going to get to give natural birth a try. I was so excited. So I told my Mom my water broke and that we would call her later.
OKay, so yesterday morning I woke up around 5:00am and noticed my hands were so swollen that I could not make a fist. And they hurt. I went to the bathroom and my face and feet were also swollen. So I drank some water, ate a banana and went back to bed. When I woke up to get Braxton around 7:30am I was still swollen, but figured it was normal, I only have another week. But then I started vomiting. A LOT. I was shaking. I thought maybe it was morning sickness and I needed to eat something. So I ate some cereal. Not too long after that I was vomiting again. A lot. The swelling had not gone down yet so I called the doctor's office and left a message with the nurse, just to make sure it was normal and that I did not need to be concerned. Hours later I got a call from the nurse asking me to come in right away. They wanted to check me and see what needed to be done. SO my first thought was "maybe they think I am about to go into labor" So in that case I wanted Rick to come with me. I had to call my Dad home from work to watch Braxton.
SO I get to the office, the nurse checks my blood pressure 108/88 which seems low to me, but she said was fine. Checked my feet and hands for swelling which had gone down some because it had been hours and I had been moving around, drinking water etc. And that was it. I was not checked for dilation, my baby's heartbeat was not checked. It was like I just went to my regular doctor. Then I get a speech about eating more protein and drinking more water. I explained that I usually eat every few hours but since I was VOMITING today, I had not eaten as much. So yeah, we were sent home. I have my regular visit tomorrow with my doctor. But I was just a little upset that she told us to come right in like it was serious, and then just checked my blood pressure which I could have done from home. I got everyone all riled up, and home from work for nothing. Ugh. It was frustrating.
So last night I still felt yucky. I did eat a big salad with chicken, it was so good, and kept it down. But I could only eat 1/2 a potato at dinner. I went to bed and slept pretty well. Only 8 more days!
Well I went to the Dr today and I saw the Nurse Practitioner. I asked if she could check to see if I am dilated and she said no, because they don't want to disturb anything in there. Um ok. I was dissapointed to say the least. But I am being sent for another ultrasound to check the size of the baby. Only 2 more weeks left!
And apprently there was a patient there today with Swine Flu! Yeah, that is a little scary. I made sure i wshed my hands a lot. That would not be fun at all!
Oh yeah. And my Group B Strep was positive this time! IT was negative with Braxton. She said it changes all the time. SHe said if they checked 2 weeks from now I might be negative again. If this is the case, why not just treat all Moms with antibiotics at delivery?
SO last night I had a scare. This whole pregnancy Brooklyn has been very active. Usually when I go to bed she kicks for about 10 mins. Well last night I laid down and I did not feel her. So I pushed on my belly to try to wake her up and still nothing. I asked Rick to push on my belly and talk to her to see if she would respond. Nothing. So I got up called the dr's office and got the emergency line. I must have written it down wrong because I could not get anything but a fax. While I was in panic mode Rick suggested getting the flashlight and seeing if she would respond to it. Luckily she did. What a relief! We were both so nervous. I am so glad Rick thought about that. So I didn't have to call the Dr and I did kick counts to make sure. She must have just been resting.
I still have net been feeling well. I feel nauseous and tired. I am so ready for this baby to come. But only 15 days left, so I think I can make it.
Well my day started out yucky. I had morning sickness out of nowhere! But some say that is a sign of early labor. Let's hope so! I have been having bad back pains all weekend. I have had a hard time getting comfortable because my back is aching. SO maybe the baby is getting into position. I Am going to ask to be checked this week to see if I have dilated. I have been taking some short walks to loosen things up.But hey if I am not dilated or effaced, then what is the point? I Could just be relaxing at home :o)
I took a "just for fun quiz" to see what it said and here are my results: You won't need to try any secret recipes to bring on labor. Have your emergency numbers ready. Don't wait until the last minute to get your nursery ready. We predict your baby will... come 1-2 weeks early. Your baby will most likely be born in the morning.Your baby will weigh approximately 9.2 pounds and your labor will be about 5 hours long.
LOL
And here is my picture 36 weeks and 5 days. I feel like my belly grows every day!
And I Want to say a big Congrats to Billy and Chrissy Walsh! They had their son this morning and he is perfect!
Ugh. I am just grumpy today. I do have a doctors appt at 2:30. I beleive I will be going every week from now on. But in reality that is only for 2 more weeks because as far as I know I am still having a c-section. We will see what she says.
I really wanted to enjoy this pregnancy. But I am so sick of the sore nipples, leaking nipples, digestive issues, constipation, and now diarrhea. Which is now turned into hemorrhoids. I did not have any hemorrhoid issues with Brax, and I felt very lucky. But I feel a lot of pressure this time in my lower areas. Both of them. She feels so heavy. Sometimes I feel a sharp pain which makes me believe I am dilating. Who knows. Should I even embarrass myself and ask my doctor about it. I wonder if she is even going to check me. She never did with Braxton. The only time I got checked was when I saw a different doctor and she thought I was in early labor because of my symptoms that day. Is that something you ask for. "um doc can you check my cervix today" Too bad there is not an at home cervix checking kit. LOL
So I am 3 weeks away from my c-section date and I am so ready to be done with this huge belly of mine. And I mean huge! I will have to take some pics today. I look like I am smuggling a 10 lbs pumpkin.
I have been fighting this cold for what feels like forever now. Yesterday was the first day I felt better than usual. So I went to the grocery store with my Mother. I had to pick up my prescription and pick up some birthday cards. My Mom takes FOREVER in the store. I don;t know why, but what would take Rick and I 45 mins takes her 2 hours. I was getting very tired and uncomfortable towards the end. SO when I got home I tried to relax. I was laying down and started having contractions. They were irregular but frequent. They stopped after 2 hours. I thought that I really walked this baby into labor. LOL Not so lucky.
SO today I am feeling so so. My body hurts and this cough is exhausting. Only 3 weeks left until the c-section. Unless my Doctor feels like I can have a VBAC. I am looking forward to my appointment on Wednesday. WE will see what she says about my scan :o)
Oh and does anyone know if they still do trick or treating at the Christiana Mall for kids? I am not sure how I will be feeling on Halloween and I don't want Brax to miss out on the fun. The mall would just be so much easier than walking the hood. LOL
Okay so I got my ultrasound yesterday. My Doctor sent me to Maternal and Fetal medicine to get a more accurate weight estimate. They are a high risk facility and monitor pregnancy that is high risk. SO their equipment is top notch. They are super nice. She talked to me and explained everything that was on the screen. My baby has a lot of hair. She estimated her weight to be 6lbs 4oz. Which is a little big but not huge. So when I go to my doctor next week we will discuss my options once again.
But the coolest part of the whole appointment was when she converted it to 4D! I have always wanted to do a 4D ultrasound, but could never afford it. But this place does it for many reasons so she just did it for me and printed me some pictures. I was so excited! Gosh I would have loved Rick to see it, because the pictures do not do it justice.
Here she is!
Well I am officially sick. I caught what the guys have/had. Yuck! SO I am trying to talk myself into feeling better for my ultrasound today. And it looks like I can't get my flu shot tomorrow because they do not give them when your already sick. Rick could not get his yesterday at school. SO I will just make an appointment when I feel better.
And the dreams about random people have not stopped. Last night it was Jason Hawes from Ghost Hunters. Wow!
OK well I thought I was getting an ultrasound next week, but I got a phone call on Friday to schedule right away. Hmmm, not sure why. But my appointment is tomorrow afternoon. I am excited to see her again. Last time I saw her was 19 weeks! They will give me an estimated weight. And make sure she is still.... well a she :o) She feels really big and heavy. It would be nice if they could take her out at 38 weeks :o) The sooner the better. She is kicking my butt. Not to mention wreaking havoc on my hair and complexion.
Rick has been sick for a week and hyper extended his ligament in his knee for 2 weeks now. Needless to say, he has not been much help. But I understand. Well keeping him away from Braxton did not work. Braxton has been sick for 2 days, but seems to be feeling better today. Just still stuffy and runny nose. Sounds to me like Daddy is milking it. ;o) But fingers crossed, I am not sick and plan on staying that way.
There is a flu shot clinic at my doctors office on Wednesday. I plan on going. I am not so sure about the H1N1 vaccine coming out. My Dr wants me to get the shot, but I don't know. Still up in the air about it.
Well Brooklyn will be here in 5 weeks. So much has happened in the last few months!
She is doing well, and so am I. She is big, like her brother. I am 34 weeks and measuring 37! My doctor suggests another c-section. Of course I wanted to have a VBAC, but I am not going to try if the baby is large. I get a scan in 2 weeks to get an estimated weight. My weight has fluctuated during this pregnancy I would lose some, gain a few, lose again. Unlike with Brax I lost the whole time. So hopefully after birth I will at least be at my starting weight, and with the help of breastfeeding and walking I can lose some more.
I will be getting a tubal ligation. Rick and I talked about it and we decided we are happy with 2 kids and we are lucky enough to have 1 of each :o)
Dr. says that if I am up and moving around ok after my c-section she will send me home in 48 hours instead of 72. I was so glad to hear that. I just want to get home to Braxton and start our new life as a family of 4 :o)I don't want to be laying in a hospital bed when I can be at home laying in my bed! Rick has 2 weeks off, so he will be helping me while I heal.
I have experienced some contractions this time. I never felt them with Brax, but this time I feel them. If she wants to come early I am all for it :o)
SO I will keep this updated for the next few weeks since I have readers :o) Thanks Barbie and Krissy.
I am halfway through this pregnancy. I can not wait for the next half to be over. I want to meet our little princess.
I also realized that I don't think anyone reads this blog.So it is just me, putting down my thoughts for me. I can do that in a journal!
Well we went for our big ultrasound yesterday. It was awesome. I was so happy Rick got to go with me. The baby looks good and is right on target for growth. The tech had a hard time finding the sex. She had me turn to my right and then she could get a better look. She said she thinks it's a girl. Then took another look and said she says girl. They always say "I am not 100% but it looks like..." So I am still kind of shocked and I probably won't believe it until I see her. And if it is wrong we still have some of Braxton's baby clothes.
When I sat up from the bed I saw Rick's face. He was smiling ear to ear! It was so awesome! I am so glad he was there. He said I knew it was going to be a girl, I wanted it to be a girl. It was so cute! Then we got in the car and he was like, I am worried how it is going to be with a girl. She is going to get whatever she wants from me. LOL I told him it can't be that way. We just laughed. She is going to be a Daddy's Girl. So cute! We can't wait to meet her.
And of course we went right to Babies R Us to buy her coming home outfit. I told my Mom after my appointment that they could not tell us the sex. So when we got home I showed up with the little outfit and said "JUST KIDDING" she was so excited. Everyone wanted a girl!
I am having a weird back spasm in my lower back. I didn't have this with Braxton. I am wondering if it is the sciatic nerve. I know it is common for the baby to put pressure on it. This baby is sitting really different from Braxton, so maybe that is it. I just hope my back doesn't give out. How the heck am I going to take care of Braxton if I am bed ridden. Not to mention feed myself and take myself to the bathroom. UGH. I better do some research....
One more day until we know the sex of our little baby!
Is it okay for toddlers to have green tea? I better look that up too...
I am so excited! In 2 more days we find out if we are having a boy or a girl. Rick gets to attend this sonogram :o) It is weird. Last pregnancy Rick got to go to every appointment with me, but he was working during my 20 week sonogram and I found out the sex of the baby by myself. This time, he has been staying home with Braxton during each appointment. But this sonogram he gets to be there since I made a late appointment. My Dad is going to watch Braxton so Rick can go :o) I am really excited. Ideally I would love for Rick to get to go with me to my appointments, but it is just easier to have the boys stay home and I do my thing with the Dr.
So yay! We can't wait.
