Because the Marine Corps is so incredibly awesome they have decided to remove my husband from home once again. Surprise? No, not really.
Clearly he hasn't been gone enough this year, they needed to add in a couple more weeks. Now, its only 11 days which is nothing compared to others AND he will be only an hour away... but give me a break. He wasn't supposed to leave again until he deployed! I know, how naive can I be to honestly think they would hold up to that statement. It was mostly pure hope I was running on. I'm telling you, he leaves more than anyone else in his shop (and surrounding shops). Mostly I think I am just irritated because he will miss Morghan's field trip. The one she is counting down the days to, thinking both Mommy and Daddy or going on. Make no mistake, when she learns he won't be there she will be ridiculously upset and likely pout for hours on end if not days. She enjoys sending people on guilt trips!
Hopefully, nothing will go wrong on the mini-trip. The last 2 times he was gone required 3 trips to the hospital with this kid. (Bladder infection, severe dehydration, and amniotic leak) I can only pray as much as I can that I can maintain the baby for those two weeks! HA! Never mind the impending steroid injections that should be occuring tomorrow.
At least he is taking leave the week before so we can spend time together.
...and who knows, perhaps that Saturday Morghan and I can make a trip to go visit!
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Naming A Baby
So our original plans were to not name the baby until she had arrived. Unfortunately, being in the military there is a GREAT possibility that Chase will not be here and I don't feel right to be picking the name alone! lol So are you ready?
Grace Marie
Love it, Hate it. It's our choice! Originally it was going to be Elizabeth, but we decided on Grace. Ever since we found out we were expecting that name has stuck in my head and I figured it was stuck for a reason.
We had been working on our baby registry and let me tell you about what an adventure thats been. First you are probably wondering... dont you already have stuff from when Morghan was born? Well, not really. Being military a lot of stuff we had was borrowed so that kind of sucks. We also had loaned a few things out only to have people move and take things with them. Completely agrivating now that we need things! Luckily I do still have ALL Morghan's clothes and a few other items. Anywhoo..I started it one day when I was off and the weather was bad with all neutral stuff. Chase wanted to join in now that we know its a girl. He wanted the girliest of things put on here. Ruffles, lace, flowers... etc. That was too much for me! I had to bargain with him to take things down a notch. He wanted a frilly, flowery pattern for the car seat... I got him to polka dots! It was a struggle. Then when all was said and done I was unhappy with Target because 90% of the stuff was "online only" or "varies by location". So I spent all afternoon transferring registries to Babies R Us, since they have a better selection.
The theme for her nursery is vintage birds, bird houses. I completely stole the idea for Pottery Barn Kids. I can't wait to get started on the wall and shelf decor. We already have her crib so now I'm in a neverending search for an armoire that I like. We can't use the closet in her room, which doesn't bother me too much. However, I still need a place to hang and store things. I decided against a changing table this time as we never used it when Morghan was born for anything other than storage.
Anyways, that's enough for now. See ya!
Grace Marie
Love it, Hate it. It's our choice! Originally it was going to be Elizabeth, but we decided on Grace. Ever since we found out we were expecting that name has stuck in my head and I figured it was stuck for a reason.
We had been working on our baby registry and let me tell you about what an adventure thats been. First you are probably wondering... dont you already have stuff from when Morghan was born? Well, not really. Being military a lot of stuff we had was borrowed so that kind of sucks. We also had loaned a few things out only to have people move and take things with them. Completely agrivating now that we need things! Luckily I do still have ALL Morghan's clothes and a few other items. Anywhoo..I started it one day when I was off and the weather was bad with all neutral stuff. Chase wanted to join in now that we know its a girl. He wanted the girliest of things put on here. Ruffles, lace, flowers... etc. That was too much for me! I had to bargain with him to take things down a notch. He wanted a frilly, flowery pattern for the car seat... I got him to polka dots! It was a struggle. Then when all was said and done I was unhappy with Target because 90% of the stuff was "online only" or "varies by location". So I spent all afternoon transferring registries to Babies R Us, since they have a better selection.
The theme for her nursery is vintage birds, bird houses. I completely stole the idea for Pottery Barn Kids. I can't wait to get started on the wall and shelf decor. We already have her crib so now I'm in a neverending search for an armoire that I like. We can't use the closet in her room, which doesn't bother me too much. However, I still need a place to hang and store things. I decided against a changing table this time as we never used it when Morghan was born for anything other than storage.
Anyways, that's enough for now. See ya!
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Where do babies come from?...and more
Morghan absolutely adores the baby. She always tells her she loves her and gives her hugs and kisses. Last night, after giving my belly a hug and kiss Morghan sits back with a puzzled look and says...
Mo: Mom, why is Gracie in your belly anyways?
Me: So she can grow big and healthy.
Mo: Well, who put her in there?
Me: God did.
Mo: Oh. How did He get her in there?
I turn to Chase who is peeking around the lamp with an indescribable look on his face... waiting for me to say something. Before I can...
Mo: I bet He put her in there in your belly button, yah that's how He did it.
She then walks off completely satisfied with her own answer.
Chase and I start cracking up, wondering how we dodged that bullet!
(while in the car I received several painful kicks that made me gasp and jump)
Morghan: What happened Mommy?
Me: The baby kicked me.
Morghan: Why?
Me: Maybe she is hungry.
Morghan: (very upset) (Baby! That is not nice. We don't kick Mommy, it hurts her. It is not time to eat dinner yet. Be nice or I won't share my M&Ms with you!
The while time she was shaking her finger at my stomach... Lol it was so hard to not laugh because she was so serious.
Mo: Mom, why is Gracie in your belly anyways?
Me: So she can grow big and healthy.
Mo: Well, who put her in there?
Me: God did.
Mo: Oh. How did He get her in there?
I turn to Chase who is peeking around the lamp with an indescribable look on his face... waiting for me to say something. Before I can...
Mo: I bet He put her in there in your belly button, yah that's how He did it.
She then walks off completely satisfied with her own answer.
Chase and I start cracking up, wondering how we dodged that bullet!
(while in the car I received several painful kicks that made me gasp and jump)
Morghan: What happened Mommy?
Me: The baby kicked me.
Morghan: Why?
Me: Maybe she is hungry.
Morghan: (very upset) (Baby! That is not nice. We don't kick Mommy, it hurts her. It is not time to eat dinner yet. Be nice or I won't share my M&Ms with you!
The while time she was shaking her finger at my stomach... Lol it was so hard to not laugh because she was so serious.
Playing Catch Up
So... ITS A GIRL! For anyone who didn't already know. "Weighing" in at 15 oz when she was at 20 weeks, which was considerably more than she should have been. I didn't realize what a big difference 5 ounces makes! She is great and perfectly healthy. When I get a chance I will upload some of the awesome pictures we got of her. I still haven't gained a pound and my doc is a little concerned. Part of the issue is that I was having a difficult time eating meat. If I haven't gained at least 5 pounds by 26 weeks they will run some tests and go from there. I did finally gain 1lb 5 oz in the past 2 weeks though. She moves constantly. I can often tell where she is laying which is neat.
We went to Texas where we were double-booked almost every day. We'd have lunch with one person followed by dinner with another. It was hectic but we had a great time. I wish we could have done more, but its exhausting. Morghan had 2 birthday parties while home and she had a blast.
We are back in SC now and getting back in to a routine.
(Short, simple, to the point...right?)
We went to Texas where we were double-booked almost every day. We'd have lunch with one person followed by dinner with another. It was hectic but we had a great time. I wish we could have done more, but its exhausting. Morghan had 2 birthday parties while home and she had a blast.
We are back in SC now and getting back in to a routine.
(Short, simple, to the point...right?)
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
4 years old!
Where has the time gone? I still remember when she was born... every last detail. I can not believe how much she has grown. She is such a smart girl and makes me so proud to be her mother. I am so thankful to God for blessing us with her, and could not imagine life without her!
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Monday, August 16, 2010
Baby, Baby Stay...
Stay right where you are!
So last week was a bit of a roller coaster. Tuesday and Wednesday I noticed several times through out the day that it appeared as though I was leaking fluid. Embarrassed at first that I may have somehow had an accident I kept it to myself, even though it didn't feel like I had actually peed on myself. As it persisted throughout the day, I began to worry because it certainly didn't smell, or look like pee. I waited until Thursday to call my OB because I needed to make sure that it was still occurring, plus I was now having some minor cramping.
Concerned, She sent me to the ER for monitoring and testing. Hours later the testing was a bit inconclusive. Although upon examination no amniotic fluid was found, the pH test was indicative that perhaps there was a leak... or at least had been a leak. I was sent home to rest as the other tests would take a while and they didn't see the need for me to sit there and wait hours. First thing Friday morning I was in the OB office to replicate the pH test, get results from last nights lab work and do an ultrasound to double check fluid levels around the baby. Again, the pH test was a little questionable, although now the reading was heading back the direction it should have been all along, which made the Dr relieved. Ultrasound revealed that levels were in fact a little low, but not alarmingly so. I was sent home and told to take it easy.
After a few follow up phone calls, its been decided that I should be okay. Thursday evening was the last time I noticed the leaking fluid so all would appear to be back to normal. The Dr explained that the amniotic sac has two layers, and I might have developed a hole in the outer layer, losing the fluid contained just between the two layers. It may then have resealed and replenished itself with fluid. We may never know what the mystery fluid was for sure, but I am incredibly thankful that it has stopped. I will continue to take it easy for a few weeks and keep an extra observant eye on things... just in case.
Oh yah .... Doc didn't have a great shot but thinks that perhaps the baby is a girl. We will know for sure next week.
So last week was a bit of a roller coaster. Tuesday and Wednesday I noticed several times through out the day that it appeared as though I was leaking fluid. Embarrassed at first that I may have somehow had an accident I kept it to myself, even though it didn't feel like I had actually peed on myself. As it persisted throughout the day, I began to worry because it certainly didn't smell, or look like pee. I waited until Thursday to call my OB because I needed to make sure that it was still occurring, plus I was now having some minor cramping.
Concerned, She sent me to the ER for monitoring and testing. Hours later the testing was a bit inconclusive. Although upon examination no amniotic fluid was found, the pH test was indicative that perhaps there was a leak... or at least had been a leak. I was sent home to rest as the other tests would take a while and they didn't see the need for me to sit there and wait hours. First thing Friday morning I was in the OB office to replicate the pH test, get results from last nights lab work and do an ultrasound to double check fluid levels around the baby. Again, the pH test was a little questionable, although now the reading was heading back the direction it should have been all along, which made the Dr relieved. Ultrasound revealed that levels were in fact a little low, but not alarmingly so. I was sent home and told to take it easy.
After a few follow up phone calls, its been decided that I should be okay. Thursday evening was the last time I noticed the leaking fluid so all would appear to be back to normal. The Dr explained that the amniotic sac has two layers, and I might have developed a hole in the outer layer, losing the fluid contained just between the two layers. It may then have resealed and replenished itself with fluid. We may never know what the mystery fluid was for sure, but I am incredibly thankful that it has stopped. I will continue to take it easy for a few weeks and keep an extra observant eye on things... just in case.
Oh yah .... Doc didn't have a great shot but thinks that perhaps the baby is a girl. We will know for sure next week.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)