Hi everyone -
Ok so Chris's schedule changed at the last minute (happens all the time) so he's now been home for 4 days (and driving me crazy!) 2 more to go
He's keeps trying to "help" me which means EVERYTHING takes twice as long as if I just did it myself. So i've been pushing him to take care of small household chores and I cant imagine how he starts ALL of them at the same time - and finishes NONE of them! Grrrr. I like to finish something before moving on to the next - I wish he was the same, but no, he pulls out tools, makes measuring notes on scrap paper to be left laying around, then lost, and then goes and wanders off to watch tv - arrrgghhhh. I end up feeling like a Drill SGT asking over & over "are you going to finish this"? Men... So far I'm hating these BP meds, they make me feel really shaky, I've tried them on an empty stomach - wow bad idea! but even taking them with food doesnt help much - ah well whatever helps, right? So on a high note - FINALLY after 15 weeks - I'll get a u/s tomorrow!!! yay! Now this is just at the OB's office, so none of those high resolution machines, but after waiting this long - who cares, right? I just hope that my BP is lower and I dont get sent up to L&D again for more monitoring. Savannah seems to be moving around less often, but when she does - its like she's attempting to kick her way out of there! I can be sitting still and out of nowhere its like boom, boom, boom! it never fails to make me laugh, and she is still playing "you cant catch me" with Chris who always seems to try and feel her just a moment too late. Hee hee. That nerve pain hasnt come back - thankfully, so I feel ok again, just have to move, sit, stand, turn over much slooooower. I feel like an old woman.
Has anyone else almost tipped over like a Weeble toy while trying to put pants on? jeez a pair of capris almost knocked me over the other day - nothing quite like not being able to dress yourself to make you feel helpless, huh? I hope you all had a nice relaxing long weekend, for me, I cant wait til its over and life goes back to normal lol.
Babyluv - Oh honey, I'm sorry, I bet that was scary for you, and why do these things always happen when DH is out of town? I'm so happy to hear that you were released and are back at home now. Will they put you on total bed rest now? Arrgggh, again the girls refused to cooperate for your 4D scan? They must think thats funny. I guess they dont like photos, then? haha. How wonderful that your parents will be moving to your area at some point - I'm sure that you can use the extra hands and they'll soon have 4 Grandchildren to spoil!
hang in there honey, its just a while longer - xoxo
PA - 6 days of flying? You poor girl - that sounds exhausting! Hee hee, I feel the same way - bring on the epidural plesase! And knowing me, I'll be pestering them to not leave for a minute longer than they have to. Hmm, good question, I wonder how many babies there are that are named Rose? Judging by how flustered he seemed, I dont think too many. But without Dr Rose there would be no baby for me, so it was the least we could do. I was asked to bring her out there for a visit when she's born, so we'll do that also. You try to not push yourself too hard, ok mama?
Natasha - You'll know if your buying pink or blue so soon! How excited are you both? I cant wait to hear what you've got in there!
Angela - Happy belated Birthday! I hope that you enjoyed your massage, and yes Gabriella will be the best present ever!
Hazel - Oh, my poor very pregnant friend! You must be so uncomfy by now! Its almost over now, I just think that little Zorba is just too cozy in there, i've heard that a long walk can help bring on labor - but not alone of course. I cant believe you went to play golf and that didnt do it. Guess Zorba likes golf too? lol. OK your ticker says 1 more day - you can do this! I cant believe how excited and nervous I am for you. You did a fantastic job honey, you're so close to the finish line now - eeek so exciting! - xoxo
Claudia - UGH, sorry that you have to go take the 3 hr GTT now. At least you know if it was just by 9 points, you should be fine, you'll just have to bring a book or an ipod since it sounds like a long boring appt. Yippee for choosing furniture and a glider! What colors are you going with? has Lincoln been in the nursery thinking he has a new playroom like Gracie does? I swear, Gracie has marked every piece in there so far with a drool spot - sigh
Steph - Grrr, damn cable company! I've never heard of a utility company acting so particular over 1 or 2 days before. Good girl for telling Andrew how much added stress it would be to have his family come right away. And that was a nice compromise -Thanksgiving sounds much better! And you may even luck out and they'll lose interest in such a big trip by then
To have that many people show up right out of the hospital would be insanity. I mean if you add in
trying to bond with Ethan & Angelina, recover form surgery, pg hormonal overload, now add 11 people that will drive you crazy? Oh no, that sounds like a recipe for disaster - plus you'll be pissed at Andrew and who needs that during what sould be such a special time in your marriage? I'm hoping that he can coax them to wait til Thanksgiving, which seems to be designed to stress women out in itself, right? I just hope he can do it without any new drama. Yeah, girl I hear you on having to ask hubby for help with the house - ugh, I swear its just easier to do it myself. Chris tries, but I just have my own system for doing things and I cant help but get annoyed that he only completes part of the task, like after giving gracie her antiboitics, dont you throw out the med wrappers? and wipe down the counters? We have to wrap the pills in ham or chees or she'll spit it out, so when she sees chees on the counter she'll stick her nose up there, well that means to me, umm, wipe down the counter - apparently it means walk away to Chris - ugh. How are your BH doing? Are they bothering you less? Nope, we dont have a Cold Stone here either, maybe thats a good thing cause that is YUM! This little local place is pretty good though, i like small family run places, but I do miss Cold Stone alot. Wheeee! I'm so crossed that Andrew can finagle this school around his deployment - that would be awesome to see the system work in you rfavor for a change, wouldnt it? And yippee for a pay raise - you know how in handy that would be with 2 babies coming soon! I hope he gets in it! I know it takes forever sometimes, but when do you think he will find out if he's in? I would love to see him home to see your babies start to walk & talk - and of course get you back to CO too! OK I've got everything crossed for that! How are you holding up twin mama? Just a little longer now - xoxoxo
Gi - Oh honey i'm sorry that you're having these issues, it sounds awfullly uncomfortable for you. UGH the public system takes so long, and you should be treating a urinary infection quicky, especially when pregnant, what are they thinking? I hope you get your treatments started soon. was that the last of your summer of mant weddings? You did a great job at keeping up on all of them while having a big belly and being tired, bet you're glad to retire your dancing shoes for a while, huh? cant wait to see your nursery pics when your sis gets a chance to get you sorted out - xoxo
Oh I forgot, we (well Chris) put together the stroller yesterday - wow it was alot bigger that I remembered, so umm, where in this small house is that supposed to go, I wonder? I'd just put in in the garage, but if gets dusty or 1 spider web gets on it, i'll lose my mind - so right now - haha its in the dining room
much love & patience to us all - xoxoxo
The other day it felt like shards of glass coming out! And I drink crazy amounts of water! I realized it's not from the iron I take, but the extra magnesium supplement. When I stop taking it, it the baddness goes away. Sooo...yea, I've stopped taking it. I started on it because it is supposed to help with contractions, though I don't think it ever made a lick of difference. I hope you feel better!
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i dont think we will stay too long maybe till after the meal (around 9pm ish)
