Nobody is invited to my pity party, so if you want to take part, read below. If you are not interested, then please, skip to the more recent post about another Gage "funny". Really. If I get one negative comment (anonymous or not) I will kick some ass. Really. I'm pregnant, let's not mess with me. Don't say I didn't warn you.
So this is the second Memorial Day weekend that I can remember disliking. The first one, was Memorial Day weekend 2006. I was pregnant with Gage, and it was HOT. Stinking HOT. Difference was, I had 4-5 weeks to go before full term. I was huge.
The second Memorial Day weekend I can remember disliking....is this one. It is not hot, however I am huge, about the size I was on 2006 Memorial Day, but this time I have like 7-8 weeks to go.
What a pooper. Folks, these twins are kicking.my.ass. Literally, seriously, and oh.my.God.
I am trying SO HARD to be positive. I even allowed myself to cry for the first time this morning in WEEKS. Maybe even months, which is pretty good for poor, old, sensitive me. But seriously. I was going to go to Neillsville this weekend to visit family and ended up calling my mom at 8 AM on Saturday morning "near" tears, explaining that my belly and back hurt too bad to sit in the car, sleep on her couch, and then sit in the car again. My dear and wonderful Mother and her husband Ken came HERE and visited US, and she even cleaned for me, they brought me lunch, and helped make dinner. They also entertained Gage while I spent the day on the couch.
Sunday, I stayed in my pajamas, parenting from the couch until 1pm, when I slept until 4:30. Then, I actually had a decent evening when I TOOK A SHOWER, put on MAKEUP, BLOW-DRIED my hair and spent several hours at a friends' house with my family where I actually had a good time!
Today, we woke up, all excited to get some "house" projects done. Curtain rods and some shelving for the boys' rooms, a jewelry armoire/mirror that was my Mother's Day present hung up....etc.
Let's just say I have such sharp pains in my left side, I've been laying on the bed or couch "delegating" to Tim where I want things for the past 2 hours. Now, I decided to come and vent on the computer. Wah. Wah, wah, wah, poor me.
Okay. I really do feel better. I do. For those of you that know me, you know that I do not complain much. I really and truly don't. But dammit, this is my blog, and I'll cry if I want to. And I think that I feel better.
How much do I owe you for listening to me? I think it was about a 25 minute session, so just let me know where to send the bill.
Monday, May 25, 2009
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Smarty Pants
So my child is getting smart. Really smart.
He hasn't been much of an "I want, I want" kid, until most recently. Usually shopping trips to places like Target and Walmart go fairly smoothly, although I will forever prefer to complete these trips alone!
Today was a major "I want" day. I literally had 5 things on my list, but by the afternoon, I am really starting to hurt. My back is sore, my belly is heavy, my ankle (just the right one, for now) is swollen) and I don't usually even bother attempting shopping after 3 pm. This is why.
Gage says, "I want" to every.single.thing.we.pass. "I want one of those". "I want a balloon". "I want that". I ignore him for the most part, grabbing my 5 items, and finally choose an aisle.
While in line, (note: Walmart has around 15 check-out lanes. On a GOOD day, 3 are open, with 3-4 carts ahead of you. Not ideal for people with "I want" children. This is why I like Target better. I digress.) Gage starts to lean over the side of the cart and points to the candy and starts the "I want one of those". I tell him, "No" and ignore. It's working so far!
Then he turns to his left and sees the pop cooler. "I want a pop" he says.
I then reply with, "You know, Gage, I want a lot of things. I want a new car. I want skinny ankles. I want you to stop saying 'I want'. Heck, Mama even wants a Diet Coke right now, but she can't have one, because she's pregnant".
Gage looks at me and says in his most matter-of-fact voice, "Well I not pregnant. YOU are".
I think he really thought this argument was going to get him a pop. HE IS NOT EVEN THREE. ARGH!
He hasn't been much of an "I want, I want" kid, until most recently. Usually shopping trips to places like Target and Walmart go fairly smoothly, although I will forever prefer to complete these trips alone!
Today was a major "I want" day. I literally had 5 things on my list, but by the afternoon, I am really starting to hurt. My back is sore, my belly is heavy, my ankle (just the right one, for now) is swollen) and I don't usually even bother attempting shopping after 3 pm. This is why.
Gage says, "I want" to every.single.thing.we.pass. "I want one of those". "I want a balloon". "I want that". I ignore him for the most part, grabbing my 5 items, and finally choose an aisle.
While in line, (note: Walmart has around 15 check-out lanes. On a GOOD day, 3 are open, with 3-4 carts ahead of you. Not ideal for people with "I want" children. This is why I like Target better. I digress.) Gage starts to lean over the side of the cart and points to the candy and starts the "I want one of those". I tell him, "No" and ignore. It's working so far!
Then he turns to his left and sees the pop cooler. "I want a pop" he says.
I then reply with, "You know, Gage, I want a lot of things. I want a new car. I want skinny ankles. I want you to stop saying 'I want'. Heck, Mama even wants a Diet Coke right now, but she can't have one, because she's pregnant".
Gage looks at me and says in his most matter-of-fact voice, "Well I not pregnant. YOU are".
I think he really thought this argument was going to get him a pop. HE IS NOT EVEN THREE. ARGH!
Thursday, May 14, 2009
28 Weeks!
AH! The countdown begins.
To answer a few questions that I seem to be getting asked a lot.
1. I plan to go as full-term with these boys as I can. I have absolutely no plans for induction or scheduled C-Section, unless an emergency were to happen. My Doctor is completely in favor of natural birth, unless I were to go into labor early, start losing amniotic fluid, etc. and something would need to be done.
2. I absolutely DO want to go natural with these boys. By saying "natural" I DO mean with meds. HELL YEAH. I truly believe in epidurals. I had a very good birthing experience with Gage, and I really do not want a C-Section unless it's the only option, which we wouldn't know until the time it needed to happen!
3. My 40-week due date is August 3rd. My doctor has delivered many twins on or around their due date. Yes, I will be huge. Yes, I will be extremely uncomfortable. However; I can hold out as long as needed. I want them as healthy as they can be!
4. Personally, I am looking at the week of July 19th. This would be right around 37 weeks. Let's pray I can get there!
As for what I look like:
As for what I found out at my 28-week appointment today:
Both babies are currently head down, side by side. This is good! They can move a lot yet, but we are really hoping they both stay head down from here on out...will make the naturally delivery option much easier!
Each boy is weighing right around the 2.5 lb mark. One was 2 lbs, 11 oz, and one was about 2 lb 13 oz. These are just estimations, but either way, I like those numbers! I did get a really great picture of one of the babies, as he was super cooperative and practically smiled at the camera. However, Baby B was being a stinker and wouldn't turn his head. So the best shot we got of him was barely a side profile. You can see some detail, but nothing like with baby A.
Isn't this SO cool?!?!?!? I used to think that these 3D shots were kinda creepy, but when they are your own babies....wow. They are absolutely amazing. I do have to add (b/c the Dr. said so) that this babies nose is not as wide as it appears to be on the top (bridge of the nose). There was something (possibly the umbilical cord) right there. And yes--those are his FEET by his mouth!!!!!!!!! SWEET!
If this one is confusing...
basically it's a side profile, of baby looking to his right. In the middle of the picture, going up, you are looking at a chin, the lips, nose, and into the forehead. This baby DOES have a full size head, the picture just didn't grab it all, so towards the right of the photo, it's dark where his head still is. Hope that helps. If not, sorry!
I was very excited after today's appointment. The numbers on the scale are starting to give me slight moments of panic, but when I think about it...I am carrying 5 lbs. of baby right now, and am about 10 lbs. under what I weighed when I was at 40 weeks with Gage....so it makes sense. It will just be hard to see those numbers climb...and climb...and climb...
knowing I have a good two months to go!
To answer a few questions that I seem to be getting asked a lot.
1. I plan to go as full-term with these boys as I can. I have absolutely no plans for induction or scheduled C-Section, unless an emergency were to happen. My Doctor is completely in favor of natural birth, unless I were to go into labor early, start losing amniotic fluid, etc. and something would need to be done.
2. I absolutely DO want to go natural with these boys. By saying "natural" I DO mean with meds. HELL YEAH. I truly believe in epidurals. I had a very good birthing experience with Gage, and I really do not want a C-Section unless it's the only option, which we wouldn't know until the time it needed to happen!
3. My 40-week due date is August 3rd. My doctor has delivered many twins on or around their due date. Yes, I will be huge. Yes, I will be extremely uncomfortable. However; I can hold out as long as needed. I want them as healthy as they can be!
4. Personally, I am looking at the week of July 19th. This would be right around 37 weeks. Let's pray I can get there!
As for what I look like:
As for what I found out at my 28-week appointment today:
Both babies are currently head down, side by side. This is good! They can move a lot yet, but we are really hoping they both stay head down from here on out...will make the naturally delivery option much easier!
Each boy is weighing right around the 2.5 lb mark. One was 2 lbs, 11 oz, and one was about 2 lb 13 oz. These are just estimations, but either way, I like those numbers! I did get a really great picture of one of the babies, as he was super cooperative and practically smiled at the camera. However, Baby B was being a stinker and wouldn't turn his head. So the best shot we got of him was barely a side profile. You can see some detail, but nothing like with baby A.
Isn't this SO cool?!?!?!? I used to think that these 3D shots were kinda creepy, but when they are your own babies....wow. They are absolutely amazing. I do have to add (b/c the Dr. said so) that this babies nose is not as wide as it appears to be on the top (bridge of the nose). There was something (possibly the umbilical cord) right there. And yes--those are his FEET by his mouth!!!!!!!!! SWEET!
If this one is confusing...
basically it's a side profile, of baby looking to his right. In the middle of the picture, going up, you are looking at a chin, the lips, nose, and into the forehead. This baby DOES have a full size head, the picture just didn't grab it all, so towards the right of the photo, it's dark where his head still is. Hope that helps. If not, sorry!
I was very excited after today's appointment. The numbers on the scale are starting to give me slight moments of panic, but when I think about it...I am carrying 5 lbs. of baby right now, and am about 10 lbs. under what I weighed when I was at 40 weeks with Gage....so it makes sense. It will just be hard to see those numbers climb...and climb...and climb...
knowing I have a good two months to go!
Mother's Day 2009
I had such a wonderful Mother's Day weekend.
My mom came up on Saturday and Tim and Gage had boy time and Mom and I went shopping. Whereas shopping is my favorite pasttime, especially with my mom or my sister when we can just browse and linger in and out of stores, this year was a little different. I had several errands I really wanted to take care of without the "help" of my toddler. By the time these stores were finished, and lunch was had, this mama had one heck of a backache. So we cut out early and came home...so I could lay on the couch in my jammies. This is why I love my mom. I never have to entertain her, or feel like I have to.
On Sunday after church, we went out for a very nice brunch. Gage was excellent at the meal, and ate like a champion (not always the case). Mom had a mimosa; I had a sprite n' orange juice. Lucky me.
I received a gift card from Tim, and beautiful candle holder picked out especially for me from Gage. My mom gave me a beautiful vase. I received phone calls from my dad and sister, and several text messages from great friends.
All in all it was a fabulous weekend and I felt so blessed and refreshed when I woke up Monday morning.
Upgrade
Last year around Mother's Day weekend, we gave Gage a small ATV to start the summer off with. Being a July birthday, we wanted him to get use out of it, but know that if he gets it for Christmas, it's going to be hard to not play with it until the weather gets warmer...and if we wait until July, summer seems half over. You get the picture.
Well, this year, we "upgraded" to a Gator. These things run $300+ in the stores or online brand new. Well, not if you live in Wisconny!!!! There is a flea market that has been in business for 19 years up in St. Croix Falls, running every weekend. The family that runs it also does a huge sale at a small town (okay, it's not even a town, it's a township!) in the back of a bar (yes, you read that correctly) the last weekend in April.
We purchased this brand new for $125! They had EVERYTHING you could imagine in terms of battery operated (kids) toys. Jeeps, Gators, child-size (not toddler size as seen below) ATV's, Barbie cars, etc. Totally worth it!
This was the new toy for 2009!
Heck, we have two more of these little men coming alone. I'm sure all of our outdoor toys will get plenty of use!
So much for American Girl Dolls and Barbie houses, huh Jill?? (Sigh)
Well, this year, we "upgraded" to a Gator. These things run $300+ in the stores or online brand new. Well, not if you live in Wisconny!!!! There is a flea market that has been in business for 19 years up in St. Croix Falls, running every weekend. The family that runs it also does a huge sale at a small town (okay, it's not even a town, it's a township!) in the back of a bar (yes, you read that correctly) the last weekend in April.
We purchased this brand new for $125! They had EVERYTHING you could imagine in terms of battery operated (kids) toys. Jeeps, Gators, child-size (not toddler size as seen below) ATV's, Barbie cars, etc. Totally worth it!
These were taken in May of 2008, when the ATV was the perfect size!
This was the new toy for 2009!
Heck, we have two more of these little men coming alone. I'm sure all of our outdoor toys will get plenty of use!
So much for American Girl Dolls and Barbie houses, huh Jill?? (Sigh)
Daddy's new toy
Tim finally got the toy he's been wanting for 2+ years.
Mama's only rule?
Helmets.
Random pic of Gage around Easter. I just didn't have a post to add it to, so I threw it on here!
Mama's only rule?
Helmets.
Random pic of Gage around Easter. I just didn't have a post to add it to, so I threw it on here!
WI Dells Trip
The first weekend of May, we met Tim's cousin Aaron, his wife Gina, and their two kids Laila and Jacob for a weekend in the Dells. We stayed at Mt. Olympus/Hotel Rome which has a large indoor water park, indoor "dry" park, outside "dry" park (rollercoasters and other rides) as well as a huge outdoor waterpark. Obviously, the outdoor water park wasn't opened yet, but we were able to take advantage of everything else the place has to offer.
Gage was in heaven from the moment we got there. He went down all the smaller water slides by himself, over and over again. I was in the water, too, but since I'm sporting a sexy maternity suit, I figured I would spare you all and just be the photographer for the weekend.
In the indoor "dry" park, there were several small kid rides, including tea-cups, bumper cars (had to go on with an adult), and a large indoor play area with foam balls that could be shot out of guns. Kind of reminded me of one of the obstacles on American Gladiators. The kids had a BLAST with this one, as you can imagine. I was even able to climb up inside...so this was one of the few things I could actually participate in!
Gage pouting and refusing to take a picture with Laila and Jacob.
Laila, age 5 and Jacob 3.5
Other than the being the photographer, I ended up being a really good napper, too!
Gage was in heaven from the moment we got there. He went down all the smaller water slides by himself, over and over again. I was in the water, too, but since I'm sporting a sexy maternity suit, I figured I would spare you all and just be the photographer for the weekend.
In the indoor "dry" park, there were several small kid rides, including tea-cups, bumper cars (had to go on with an adult), and a large indoor play area with foam balls that could be shot out of guns. Kind of reminded me of one of the obstacles on American Gladiators. The kids had a BLAST with this one, as you can imagine. I was even able to climb up inside...so this was one of the few things I could actually participate in!
Gage pouting and refusing to take a picture with Laila and Jacob.
Laila, age 5 and Jacob 3.5
Other than the being the photographer, I ended up being a really good napper, too!
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