When I'm preggers, I often talk about how uncomfortable my clothes are or how I just feel fat! Grady usually starts into, "Yo fat girl, look at me I'm skinny", and it makes me laugh. I don't really laugh on the outside, just on the inside. It makes me smile because he's just so funny sometimes.
And then we were laying in bed talking about what in the world we would name a baby boy if it is indeed a male I'm carrying. I suggested Jesus. He said Jesus (with the Spanish pronunciation) but then said only the Mexicans are brave enough to name a child after their Savior and we aren't. This made me laugh.
I laid Evie down for her nap on Monday. She sang "Hallelu, hallelu hallelujah, praise we ta word" in her bed for 30 minutes. It was very sweet to hear her singing praises to the Lord. She doesn't know what she's doing yet, but I pray it takes root and sticks for life.
Love Cup
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
No Room for Mistakes
When you are 11 and half weeks preggers, there are just no room for food mistakes. Each meal must be chosen to precisely fit the taste buds of mama and baby. Otherwise, there's a lack of satisfaction.
Last night Grady had a business meeting and didn't come home til late. I settled for leftovers, but not until I had the girls down and could eat in peace. The night before I had made a feast: Barbecued chicken, Mac and cheese, green beans, and mashed potatoes was the menu. My eyes are bigger than my belly for now so I made way too much and had lots of leftovers. I tired to eat it but it wasn't what baby wanted:-) After Grady returned home I realized that I wanted what he had, Demos'!!! A locally owned restaurant that serves the coldest salads, the best dinner rolls, and some mean chicken salad:-( Food never sounds or tastes better than during pregnancy for me.
So, here's my plan. I drop the girls off at Gigi's tomorrow afternoon, I recruit Grady or another willing soul to go eat lunch with me at Demos'! I really hope it hits the spot. It will have been a 36 hour food craving by the time I get there tomorrow! I hope every bite tastes as good as I have been dreaming it to be!
Last night Grady had a business meeting and didn't come home til late. I settled for leftovers, but not until I had the girls down and could eat in peace. The night before I had made a feast: Barbecued chicken, Mac and cheese, green beans, and mashed potatoes was the menu. My eyes are bigger than my belly for now so I made way too much and had lots of leftovers. I tired to eat it but it wasn't what baby wanted:-) After Grady returned home I realized that I wanted what he had, Demos'!!! A locally owned restaurant that serves the coldest salads, the best dinner rolls, and some mean chicken salad:-( Food never sounds or tastes better than during pregnancy for me.
So, here's my plan. I drop the girls off at Gigi's tomorrow afternoon, I recruit Grady or another willing soul to go eat lunch with me at Demos'! I really hope it hits the spot. It will have been a 36 hour food craving by the time I get there tomorrow! I hope every bite tastes as good as I have been dreaming it to be!
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Hypnobirthing
Brittany came on Thursday morning to help. After she left I took the girls to mom's and I headed to Barnes & Noble (my favorite place to retreat when alone). I picked up the book Hypnobirthing.
My epidural with Eden was traumatic. It took 3 attempts to get it in. I didn't take in my right side leaving me in pain. As a result, I feel as though my back has become weak an it hurts a lot! So, this past appointment with my OBGYN I asked her Bout natural childbirth and if she would deliver me if I chose that route. She said yes and had a Vandy student with her that had birthed 2 babies via Hypnobirthing.
The book has been so interesting and educational. My next step is to sign up for a class. My mom birthed me at home with a midwife. She was quite the hippy back in the day. If she can do it, I think I can too (I really hope I can)!
My main reason in trying this method of birthing is to avoid hurting my back any more than it does already.
My epidural with Eden was traumatic. It took 3 attempts to get it in. I didn't take in my right side leaving me in pain. As a result, I feel as though my back has become weak an it hurts a lot! So, this past appointment with my OBGYN I asked her Bout natural childbirth and if she would deliver me if I chose that route. She said yes and had a Vandy student with her that had birthed 2 babies via Hypnobirthing.
The book has been so interesting and educational. My next step is to sign up for a class. My mom birthed me at home with a midwife. She was quite the hippy back in the day. If she can do it, I think I can too (I really hope I can)!
My main reason in trying this method of birthing is to avoid hurting my back any more than it does already.
Friday, March 18, 2011
"Momsie"
This week I have been "Momsie". Evie came up with this term of endearment for me. On a regular basis she will come up to me, hug me, and say, "I love you Momsie". It melts my heart and makes the good, bad, and the ugly of being a stay at home mom wall worth it!
The good: 3 hour naps during the day with my girls. The bad: tantrums in every public place I have been to this week. And the ugly: my cries for some sanity in the moments or sometimes hours of those tantrums!
"They say" raising kids is the hardest job in the world, well this week it's felt like 3 of the hardest jobs at one time. I'm spilling out the not sO pretty side of my heart in motherhood. Im trying to take the advice of the little girl from Veggie Tales' Maddam Blueberry. And it is "a happy heart is a thankful heart". I hear it almost everytime we take a ride in the car and it is a lesson I need to hear over and over. My stubborn heart forgets how to be thankful and takes for granted to the simple blessings and joy there is in parenting.
I'm thankful Eden is really starting to talk. Yesterday while playing outside she yelled, "Evie, where are you?" It was in her tone of voice and wouldn't be recognized as those words by anyone but me! Still, it was her looking for her sister. That made my heart happy!
And these were my random thoughts for this week:-)
The good: 3 hour naps during the day with my girls. The bad: tantrums in every public place I have been to this week. And the ugly: my cries for some sanity in the moments or sometimes hours of those tantrums!
"They say" raising kids is the hardest job in the world, well this week it's felt like 3 of the hardest jobs at one time. I'm spilling out the not sO pretty side of my heart in motherhood. Im trying to take the advice of the little girl from Veggie Tales' Maddam Blueberry. And it is "a happy heart is a thankful heart". I hear it almost everytime we take a ride in the car and it is a lesson I need to hear over and over. My stubborn heart forgets how to be thankful and takes for granted to the simple blessings and joy there is in parenting.
I'm thankful Eden is really starting to talk. Yesterday while playing outside she yelled, "Evie, where are you?" It was in her tone of voice and wouldn't be recognized as those words by anyone but me! Still, it was her looking for her sister. That made my heart happy!
And these were my random thoughts for this week:-)
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Chair Climber Eden
Eden... aw sweet Eden! She has hit a milestone. She talks about everything all the time in her jibberish. It is so fun to listen to. She also has figured out how to levered herself and climb almost anything. This makes my days a little more challenging. I find her on top of tables and the bench. So, now my little one is officially not so little anymore!
As of late, we have to take her upstairs and put her in "time out" in her crib. She has been taking her frustration out on Evie by pulling her hair, screaming, and hitting. Crib time seems to be curving the behavior. It is especially effective if I take her blankie away during the time out.
I'm finding that this stage of parenting is taking more out of me than I can put in some days. Last night I just asked Grady to help me pray through some of the things we are seeing in our girls, both the good and bad. We spent time asking the Lord for wisdom and direction. We listened and just meditated on how we should parent these little souls. Whew! Grace and more grace is what I'm trying to receive from Him during this stage!
I don't want to just shed a negative light on my sweet EE. She is the most loving, sweet and enthusiastic child. She dances to any beat that comes her way. She bear hugs me with her little arms (they wrap all the way around my neck) and then gives me kisses with a wide open mouth. There is nothing sweeter. I love her love, all her thumb sucking self, and her passion to fight for what she wants! She is a pursuer of people always wanting everyone in a group of people to hold her. She will let others pass her around. She isn't a bit shy! I love that about her.
As of late, we have to take her upstairs and put her in "time out" in her crib. She has been taking her frustration out on Evie by pulling her hair, screaming, and hitting. Crib time seems to be curving the behavior. It is especially effective if I take her blankie away during the time out.
I'm finding that this stage of parenting is taking more out of me than I can put in some days. Last night I just asked Grady to help me pray through some of the things we are seeing in our girls, both the good and bad. We spent time asking the Lord for wisdom and direction. We listened and just meditated on how we should parent these little souls. Whew! Grace and more grace is what I'm trying to receive from Him during this stage!
I don't want to just shed a negative light on my sweet EE. She is the most loving, sweet and enthusiastic child. She dances to any beat that comes her way. She bear hugs me with her little arms (they wrap all the way around my neck) and then gives me kisses with a wide open mouth. There is nothing sweeter. I love her love, all her thumb sucking self, and her passion to fight for what she wants! She is a pursuer of people always wanting everyone in a group of people to hold her. She will let others pass her around. She isn't a bit shy! I love that about her.
Cravings
Lately, I haven't been making any Trader Joe runs. However, this week it was a must to get their Vanilla/Blueberry & Cream Yogurt! I made the mistake of letting the girls try some and I'm afraid they won't go back to their more healthy yogurt! Here are a few other things this baby is causing me to crave:
- Chicken Tawook or Lebanese food! Yum!
- Lot of fruit like apples, bananas, strawberries, oranges, and grapes (this wasn't the case with the girls)
- Salads with Balsamic vinegar!
- Cereal (any kind)
- Chili's chicken quesadillas! Yummy!
9 Weeks Along
Our ultrasound gave us the due date October 8th. We were shocked at how far along I am. The baby turned 9 weeks in utero on Sunday. I feel okay for being this far along. With the girls I couldn't step foot in the grocery store or open the frig without dry heaving. This time around is characterized mainly by an upset stomach every 2 to 3 days. It's not pleasant but it's much easier to cope. It makes me think that this babe may be a boy! And just writing that scares me a bit.
I read a study on mother's who have multiple boys. It found that with each male pregnancy, the mother had less testosterone to give. Therefore, the youngest boy in the family had less testosterone. I just wonder if it applies to girls in utero as well? Do I feel less sick because I gave a lot if my extra estrogen away to the girls? Am I carrying a girl and it's just easier because of that possibility? Random thoughts... just trying to think through why I'm not feeling so sick.
I think grace plays a major role in this pregnancy. I'm tired, emotional, unmotivated, tired, and did I mention extremely emotional. I have been crying over Disney commercials. You know the ones where they have actual families filmed having their Disney experience. And then they say, "this is where their sisterhood turned into friendship" or something like that. I'm crying writing it. This is just how weepy I am. But I feel so much more motivated than I did while preggers with the girls. I guess having 2 little ones to wipe, feed, and nurture keep me off my booty!
I'm getting more excited about having a baby in the fall. My goals before the baby gets here are to potty train Evie and to teach Eden how to feed herself using a fork and spoon. She's using a spork right now. Ha! Well, I should say she was using a spork. She is now covered in yogurt and has been using her hand while I slipped out of the kitchen to go potty! What a hot mess!!!
I read a study on mother's who have multiple boys. It found that with each male pregnancy, the mother had less testosterone to give. Therefore, the youngest boy in the family had less testosterone. I just wonder if it applies to girls in utero as well? Do I feel less sick because I gave a lot if my extra estrogen away to the girls? Am I carrying a girl and it's just easier because of that possibility? Random thoughts... just trying to think through why I'm not feeling so sick.
I think grace plays a major role in this pregnancy. I'm tired, emotional, unmotivated, tired, and did I mention extremely emotional. I have been crying over Disney commercials. You know the ones where they have actual families filmed having their Disney experience. And then they say, "this is where their sisterhood turned into friendship" or something like that. I'm crying writing it. This is just how weepy I am. But I feel so much more motivated than I did while preggers with the girls. I guess having 2 little ones to wipe, feed, and nurture keep me off my booty!
I'm getting more excited about having a baby in the fall. My goals before the baby gets here are to potty train Evie and to teach Eden how to feed herself using a fork and spoon. She's using a spork right now. Ha! Well, I should say she was using a spork. She is now covered in yogurt and has been using her hand while I slipped out of the kitchen to go potty! What a hot mess!!!
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
And then there were...
THREE!
I couldn't believe it. I woke up at 3 am on February 15 feeling so nauseated. At first I thought the Mongolian food had done it to me. Then, 15 hours later, I realized It wasn't mongolian beef but a little bit down in my belly! The pregnancy test has never been so positive. The dark blue line was darker than the last 3 pregnancies I've had! So, here we go! Another 10 month adventure with our newest family member!
Since my first pregnancy was ectopic and quite difficult to dissolve, I'm always somewhat nervous until I have the first ultrasound. It took 5 months to make sure that the first pregnancy was terminated through a series of chemotherapy treatments. It was such a difficult process, but looking back I see God's grace through that period carrying me. I'm glad I didn't have little ones during that time. While the experience was heartbreaking, I'm thankful for the extra longing it gave me to want to be a mama!
I can't wait until morning! We get to meet our little kumquat on the big screen:-) And I am exciting about the next 7 1/2 getting to know this little life that will be dancing around in my womb! Evie is already lifting up my shirt and talking to the baby! She says, "Hi baby! Whada doing?" she's going to be my little mamacitasfor! It will be fun to see the girls react to the belly growth!
I am somewhat apprehensive about having 3 so close in age. But thus far, the Lord has given me so much grace and peace that I can already see how he will provide strength and courage to take on one more! Lately, I've been so tired and a little sick, but not likinwas with the girls. Some days are harder than others and so far I've been able to grocery shop and cook. I'm craving Lebanese food (chicken tawook to be exact... Mouth watering). Now, I just have to get to the Lebanese restaurant or learn to make that dish! Awe... Pickles, pizza, Greek salads, and balsamic vinegar are my top cravings until now! I ate a whole jar of dill pickles yesterday! Man, they were Delish! Food has never tasted better! I'm grateful for some incredible cravings!!! Bring them on little one!
I couldn't believe it. I woke up at 3 am on February 15 feeling so nauseated. At first I thought the Mongolian food had done it to me. Then, 15 hours later, I realized It wasn't mongolian beef but a little bit down in my belly! The pregnancy test has never been so positive. The dark blue line was darker than the last 3 pregnancies I've had! So, here we go! Another 10 month adventure with our newest family member!
Since my first pregnancy was ectopic and quite difficult to dissolve, I'm always somewhat nervous until I have the first ultrasound. It took 5 months to make sure that the first pregnancy was terminated through a series of chemotherapy treatments. It was such a difficult process, but looking back I see God's grace through that period carrying me. I'm glad I didn't have little ones during that time. While the experience was heartbreaking, I'm thankful for the extra longing it gave me to want to be a mama!
I can't wait until morning! We get to meet our little kumquat on the big screen:-) And I am exciting about the next 7 1/2 getting to know this little life that will be dancing around in my womb! Evie is already lifting up my shirt and talking to the baby! She says, "Hi baby! Whada doing?" she's going to be my little mamacitasfor! It will be fun to see the girls react to the belly growth!
I am somewhat apprehensive about having 3 so close in age. But thus far, the Lord has given me so much grace and peace that I can already see how he will provide strength and courage to take on one more! Lately, I've been so tired and a little sick, but not likinwas with the girls. Some days are harder than others and so far I've been able to grocery shop and cook. I'm craving Lebanese food (chicken tawook to be exact... Mouth watering). Now, I just have to get to the Lebanese restaurant or learn to make that dish! Awe... Pickles, pizza, Greek salads, and balsamic vinegar are my top cravings until now! I ate a whole jar of dill pickles yesterday! Man, they were Delish! Food has never tasted better! I'm grateful for some incredible cravings!!! Bring them on little one!
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