Just got back on Sunday from seeing some friends and had the BEST time! It flew by. I love getting together with the gals. It is so nice to hang out and chat. Even though we are all very different, there is a underlying commonality between us. I think that is what bonds us.
I was kid free this weekend. Ben was home being Mr. Mom. He did a great job and since I have been home, he has been much more hands on. I think it gave him an appreciaiton for what I do. Yeay! Being that I was kid free, I shared a hotel room with Miss Tiff. We had so much fun. On friday we stayed up late, tucked up in our own beds, chatting like I used to do when I was a kid and was having a slumber party. LOL, it was fun.
The gals also got me presents for the baby. I got some adorable outfits, books and swaddler for the new baby and some gift certs that I CAN'T wait to use! I was so suprised and it was so kind and thoughtful. It really meant a lot to me. I have the nicest friends. :)
On the ride back to Chicago, my check engine light came on and was on for most the ride. I checked everything obvious and nothing was wrong. So I sped, praying that the car would wait for me to get to Midway before dying. Luckily it did and I was able to give the piece of crap car back to the rental people.
Then on the flight, we were booked. I was on the isle and had this Indian girl next to me that kept falling asleep and sleeping on me. When I would wake her, she then would sleep on the man who was sitting by the window. I finally told her that this was crazy. I could appreiciate she was tired, but she needed to recline her seat and stop sleeping on us. When I got off the flight, the window man came up to me and we laughed about the crazy sleeping chick.
It was great coming home and seeing the family! The kids would not let me out of their sight. I was tired, but it felt so nice to be home. Ben had the house and the kids looking clean and tidy. We took the kiddos out for pizza that night.
Monday, Kit had his well baby check up. He is now 34.5 inches and weighs 27.5lbs. He is healthy and perfect! I could have told the docs that, LOL. We did have to take him tho to have blood drawn to check his iron. Poor little guy did not like that.
Today I had a OB visit and it went well. The little one is doing well and had a nice strong, easy to find hb of 157. And I only put on 1.5 lbs since my last visit and that was even after eating like a pig this weekend. Yes, I ate a whole triple chocolate dessert from Applebees... good and true.
Now it is time to put the kiddos down for a nap and sneak one in too!
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Tuesday, September 27
Saturday, September 17
SAM BRAG!!!!
by
welee
on Sat 17 Sep 2005 05:23 PM PDT
We bought Sam some cloth pull ups. She LOVES them cause they look like underwear. They are her night time underpants. We've been discussing not peeing in our pants at night. Previously, her pull ups had been sodden. Sam also knows that when she doesn't pee in her pull ups, she can have one of my original Strawberrey Shortcake dolls, except Blueberry Muffin, who is mine, lol! Sam covets and loves my dolls!
*Drum roll please....* Well last night, Sam did NOT pee in her cloth pull up! She woke up today dry and when she woke, she was like "Ohhhhhhh, get out of my way, I have to pee!!!!!!" And she is now the proud owner of my Rasberyy Tart doll. YEAY SAMANTHA!!!!!! Monday, September 12
Insomnia...
by
welee
on Mon 12 Sep 2005 05:57 PM PDT
Tired, but can't sleep.
Bloated, feel fat - pregnant, not a lot of weight gain. Water. Belch. Kids good. Halloween costumes. Sam will be Cinderella and Kit will be a tiger. Tammy and Kristin, where are your blogs? Sam told my mom yesterday that she was a poop cause she doesn't come and play with her. Today, my parents came over to play with the kids. The kids ran them ragged, but a good time was had by all! Kyra, go to the doctor. Can't wait for 2 weeks. A weekend with friends and no kiddos. Excited, but miss the fam already. Off Count Chocula. Gas went down to 2.97 - who knew that would make me cheer? Haven't heard from my friends in BR. How is Sabrina doing? First day of Sunday School. Teaching went great! When we got home, I walked in on Sam teaching Kit - telling him that she was a teacher jsut like Mama. Awwwwwwww.... Leanna, glad to see you around again. Moving furniture and cleaning... nesting already? I have a IRL friend who lives right by me that feels it necessary to call me 5x a day. I do not answer most of the time. What can she possibley have to say to me that requires that many phone calls? Can we say High maintenance and PITA? And it is usually stupid stuff. I think she wants me to organize and manage her life. Uh, no, I have a life... Found 5 BIG grey hairs on the front of my head. I am still LMAO that Michelle found a monster in her bed.... Why the FRIG is is 1:30 in the morning and I CAN NOT SLEEP when I am butt Firetruck tired? Sunday, September 4
Why men and computers do not mix...
by
welee
on Sun 04 Sep 2005 05:56 PM PDT
Sometimes I want to smack my husband upside his head with a red hot frying pan. Over the past ten years I have said SOOOO many time, "You spend too much time of the computer and ignore everything else."
So again last night we had that conversation. Grrrrrr..... He then plays the oh, ok, I won't do anything I enjoy routine.... It makes me want to scream. I am not saying that. But, when I go to bed most nights and he does not notice cause he is too self involved a stupid game or I start coughing having an allergic reaction maybe 3 feet from hom (like 45 mins goes by) and he does not notice... it hurts my feelings. What is it about the stupid games that makes them unable to understand the word moderation? It makes me feel ignored and taken for granted - I know that isn't really what he means, but it hurts my feeling anyway. And if it was once in awhile, it probably wouldn't be such a big deal. Since it is a lot, it is on my last nerve. Is it the end of the world? No. But it is my vent and this is my blog. So there ya go. Happy Sunday.
I am not helpless...
by
welee
on Sun 04 Sep 2005 05:56 PM PDT
I hate what happened in New Orleans. A natural disaster can make us feel helpless. But instead of staying in the helpless, I choose to do something proactive. I do what I can. I do not have the ablilty to go down to New Orleans and save people, nor do I have billions of dollars. But, I do have the ability to go thru what I do have a donata to people I know and to people I do not. It is not a lot, but it is what I can do. And I think if everyone did what they could do, then it would help a lot.
It also makes me take stock of how prepared we are for something terrible. And we are not as stocked and ready as we can and should be. I can fix that. It is something I can do. And although it does not help anyone from New Orleans, I can learn from what is going on there and make sure that my family does not repeat that mistake - lack of prepartation. Finally, a tragedy should make you take stock of what you have. Kiss you kids, let the toys and mess sit for a minute cause hey, you have a house and take a moment to be thankful for what you have. Friday, September 2
The chaos spreads....
by
welee
on Fri 02 Sep 2005 05:54 PM PDT
I read tonight that many, many people from New Orleans are going to be placed in Baton Rouge. Don't get me wrong, they need to be able to go somewhere, but to double the size of a city in a few days... Baton Rouge is NOT prepared for this. It frightens me. There are not enough police, hospitals, roads, housing... and with the state of looting and crime in New Orleans, I fear the crime will spread and grow.
A very good friend of mine just got power on and she wrote tonight, "So we are trapped here! The city is in chaos. Wal-Mart parking lots have become refugee camps. The store shelves are still empty. Our population DOUBLED in 24 hours and our infrastructure cannot handle the burden. And now lawlessness is growing here as some refugees who are getting desperate (or maybe just taking advantage) are robbing us at gunpoint. We are locked into our home with a loaded shotgun at our sides." I am afraid for my friends in Baton Rouge. I graduated high school there. I fell in love for the first time there. Had sex for the first time there. Made friendships that have carried on for over half my life. I am afraid, very afraid... I still pray for the people of New Orleans who have lost everything. I want them to be placed and given the opportunity to heal. I just want thought put into what happens next so they are not leaving one war zone to go into another and thus the chaos spreading. Boy am I glad that I am not president and I am just some lady who is worried and concerned. Thursday, September 1
Nuch Fold ultrascreen results in....
by
welee
on Thu 01 Sep 2005 05:26 PM PDT
Before the test, I had a 1/197 chance for Downs. Now I have a 1/3921 chance. Before the test, I had a 1/350 for Trisomy 18 (I think). Now I have a 1/7000. Can you spell R-E-L-I-E-F!!!!!! Now I just have the blood test for spina bifida. So far, with these odds, I am pretty comfotable not having the amnio. Just had to share! Tuesday, August 30
Too much to do, not enough time...
by
welee
on Tue 30 Aug 2005 05:24 PM PDT
Yes, I have been a blogging slacker. I could list a thousands reasons, but instead, I figure I'd jsut get on with blogging.
First, postive thoughts to all those who have suffered in the wake of the nasty hurricane. I grew up in Baton Rouge and I spent a fair amount of time in New Orleans, so this has hit very close to my heart. There are also lots of people still down there that I care about. Second, more positive thoughts to Tammy who is recovering from the floods in Switerzland. I hope you electric is back on and I am glad that you guys are ok. And postive thoughts to Jess for all the crapola they are dealing with!!!! Third, baby update... had my nuch fold and ultrascreen test done yesterday. The scan looks good so far. The folds in the neck measure 1.6, which preliminarily speaking is good. When I had it with Kit, they wanted it under 3 and my OB said today that under 2 is great. I should get the blood work back Weds or Thurs. What the ultrascreen does is lookes for Downs and Trisomy 18. It is usally 95% acurate. But it is also a diagnostic thing. The only way to know for sure is an amnio. We still feel that unless something comes back just tooooooo strange, we want to avoid tha amnio. An extra risk that I just do not feel comfortable with. At 16 weeks instead of the quad screening, we will get the feta beta something which looks for spinal bifida. And of course all our u/s. The baby looks like a baby with tiny legs and arms. She was moving all over the place and had a strong hb of 173. I am now 12 weeks, but am measuring a little over 13. I got to see my uterus contract during the u/s. That was cool. I went to my regular OB today (yesterday was with perinatal) and he said that they will probably want to schedule me for the section around March 3rd. I asked him if he could do it again. (I LOVE my doc) and he said yes. So we will pick an exact date after the new year when he has his schedule, LOL. Fourth, family stuff... the kiddos and Ben are good. Today is Ben's 30th bday. We went to dinner tonight and had a nice meal. Sunday, when Ben was at work, the kids and I made a strawberry shortcake and had a surprise party for him when he got home. We have been celebrating his bday for the past few days. It has been fun. Fifth... the price of freaking gasoline! OMFG!!! I spent $48.00 today to fill my minivan! OMG!!!! This is just insane!!!! Grrrrrrr...... Sixth... looking forward to seeing a certain bunch of ladies at the end of this month. And with the price of gas, I am SOOOO glad that I am flying and NOT driving. (Well ok, I am driving a little from Chicago to my destiination, but that is better than 12 hours of driving....) Seventh... I WANT TO WIN THE LOTTERY!!!! So Ed McMahon, if you are reading this, stop by my house with that big ole check and I'll read what ever magazines you want me to! Ok folks, signing off!!! Friday, August 12
A couple of brags...
by
welee
on Fri 12 Aug 2005 05:23 PM PDT
First: My 19 mth old boy is potty training himself!!!! Lately he has been pulling at his diaper when he needs to go. Usually he just gets a little in but enjoys sitting on his little potty. Well this morning, he pulled at his diaper and I put him on. And he filled the potty with pee! GOOD BOY!
Later, we were at a friends house on a play date and he did it again. I put him on the big potty and he peed and pooped! He started clapping and was so proud of himself. My big boy! Wouldn't it be great if he was out of diapers by the time the new baby gets here? Second: When we were at the playdate, my friend was saying how her daughter was having trouble getting some of her colors. She and Sam are 2 weeks apart. Sam decides she is going to help her friend and takes a baby book on colors. "E, what color is this?" Sam asked pointing to two blue objects. E said nothing. "It is blue or azule," Sam explained. "Azule is spanish for blue." "E, what color is this?" Sam asked pointing to two red objects. E said nothing. "It is red or rojo," Sam explained. "Rojo is spanish for red." "E, what color is this?" Sam asked pointing to two green objects. E said nothing. "It is green or verde," Sam explained. "Verde is spanish for green." I was speechless. I mean, I work with Sam on lots of things, but there are so many times I am not sure what she is retaining and what goes by the way side. Then she comes out with stuff like this and I am reminded what a little sponge their little brains are.
My clever girl! Sunday, August 7
A quick update...
by
welee
on Sun 07 Aug 2005 05:22 PM PDT
No more spotting after Friday's episode. I am really hoping that it was a small polyp or something equivilant. (Jen, polyps can be fall out / work there way out on their own depending where they are. My polyp on my cervix when preggo with Sam did fall out. That sucker was big tho, the size of a kid's pinky...)
I am also still WAAAAY tired and weird with the hunger thing. So that is good! Tomorrow I will be MIA cause we are taking the kiddos to Knoebles (an amusement park). (((BIG HUGS))) to both Jess and Aritha!!!!! Friday, August 5
Spotting and such...
by
welee
on Fri 05 Aug 2005 05:21 PM PDT
I have been spotting again this week. It started out just brown mixed in w/ mucus. Then it got a bit orange and tonight I actually passed a little bit (chunky) in the toliet. Afterwards it was light orange. Of course, my natural tendancy is to freak out. I have not called my OB. It is Friday and what are they going to do?
It is not all the time. It only occurs after a BM or with in a few hours after a BM. With Sam I had this exact thing and it was discovered that I had a polyp. Now I have had an internal this time and no polyp was seen, I am wondering if maybe I did have a small polyp and maybe the pressure of the bowel against my cervix caused the bleeding. And I am praying to God that whatever was in the toliet was just that. The orange blood did lessen a lot after I passed that. It is just a waiting game, I know this. And there are no guarentees. But, man, it is hard. You are just not supposed to see blood - new or old when pg. So I will be drinking my water and eating my Count Chocula and just going with it until I have a reason not to. (And yes, I will have the occasional worry in the back of my head...) Three more weeks until me 12 week u/s (August 29th)! WOO HOO! Can NOT wait! Sunday, July 31
What was YOUR defining moment...
by
welee
on Sun 31 Jul 2005 05:13 PM PDT
A friend of mine recently posted this and it made me think. What was YOUR defining moment that changed your life...
My moment started at the summer of 1995 when my then boyfriend told me after us being together for 3 weeks that he did not want to go back to Scotland. He was an exchange student. I was friends with his flatmates. I was also in the process of getting out of a nasty 3 year live-relationship. So I said that was fine he could stay with me. I had just gotten my own apartment. I think I told him that he could have a drawer and we'd see how things went. The completion of that moment, January 9th 1996 (US) and February 3, 1996 (UK), that forever changed my life was when 5 months later we got married (twice). I was 26. He was 20. We had no money. We had no plan. Everyone was SURE we were destined to fail - both family and friends. The only thing I was absolutely sure of, in a way that I have never been sure of anything in my life, was that I loved him. I could not imagine my life with out him. This was a truth that ran deeper than anything else I had ever known. And here we are now, ten years and 2 and a half kids later. What/when was YOUR defining moment? Saturday, July 30
My funny kids..
by
welee
on Sat 30 Jul 2005 05:13 PM PDT
Sam has taken to sleeping in her sleeping bag. Where it came from, who knows? She is so funny about it. She has to have her bag, right next to our bed cause she likes to see us. I asked her why she likes it so much and she explained that it is because it is hers. She further explained that I am not to touch it or her stuff and she won't touch my stuff either. What a funny girl!
And then there is my boy, who has taken to kissing me ALL the time. Awwwww.... He will climb up on my lap and do nothing for 5 mintues but kiss me on my mouth. Then I get a big hug when he is finished before he scoots down and goes to play. Have I said lately how much I adore my kids? Then there is Ben the other night asking me when I am done the first trimester. I was like when did you get so interested???? And he was like, oh no - I am intested. I was confused for a minute and then it hit me... my honey is horny and he knows that THAT gravy train a'int running again til the second trimester! I was like HEY! Of course he denied it until I kept pushing and then he blushed and fessed up. Funny guy! And then there is work, which has really been getting on my nerves. Too much bullshit for a part time job. Ben and I decided that I am going to stop picking up as many extra shifts. I mean, yes, the money would come in handy, but the stress lately is not worth it. It is a part time thing. It should be cash with minimal stress. The job itself is still easy, but the owner's wife has been hanging around, pretending to work (which BTW, she SUCKS...) and brings her 4 year old and 2 year old who run around, making a mess and getting in everyone's way. She loves to tell everyone what to do, which is funny cause when she is not there, the owner will be the first one to tell you that she is the WORST worker to ever to walk the face of the earth. She "trains" new girls by basically following them around telling them what they are doing wrong. Personally, she is fine to talk to, but in the work setting - her lack of skill and lack of professionalism, drive me crazy. But I am not there for a career, I am there for a p/t thing that makes me some cash. So I am just going to go in for my scheduled shifts and that is it. Back to happy home stuff... this is Sam's last week of camp *sigh*. She has really loved it and will be sad to see it over. I am going to make cupcakes for everyone for the last day. Ok, Kyra, it is YOUR turn now - LOGAN GET OUT! LOL! Easy labor vibes... Congrats to Kate and Regan on your new baby girls!!!! Tuesday, July 26
Houstin, we have a heartbeat!!!!!
by
welee
on Tue 26 Jul 2005 05:12 PM PDT
All looks well with miracle baby! And just for the record, THERE IS ONLY ONE.... The baby is measuring right on target and has a heartbeat of 140 and 149. One tech measured it at 140 and the other tech measured it at 149. It seems that I have a tilted uterus and that makes seeing the baby harder. I never knew that - guess you learn something new every day!
I am SO relived and very excited. It is finally beginning to settle that I AM going to have a 3rd baby! WOW. Easy labor vibes to Kyra, Kate and Regan who are all ready to pop any minute! Saturday, July 23
The video!
by
welee
on Sat 23 Jul 2005 05:11 PM PDT
Morning sickness...
by
welee
on Sat 23 Jul 2005 05:10 PM PDT
Has arrived and is here in full force. OMG. I feel like CRAP, which I know is good, but oy! I have been trying to still stick to Micheal Thurman's 6 week and let me tell you, today I have been lucky to keep down toast. Ben said that he remembers reading that once you have MS, it gets worse with each pg. So far this is true. None with Sam, some with Kit and surprise baby - OH YES!
Since I am complaining today, exhaustion has now hit. I made the kids take 2 naps today so I could nap too. In all fairness tho, I drove 11.5 hours on Sunday, never recouped from all the driving and then have worked like a banchee this week as well as taking care of the house. Speaking of Indy, we had an AWESOME time! My only complaint is that it went toooooooooo fast. There is such a comfort when we are all together and it is just easy - which is the way it is supposed to be when friends get together, but isn't always the case. I did get to Leanna's room late again this year, but unlike last year, there was no sex involved, so I did not arrive in make-up, LOL! Since I a pg, Ben is cut off for the first trimester, but we wanted a little romantic time, so cuddling while watching a scarey movie was our time this year. BTW, The Ring Two STINKS! This year at the zoo, Tiffani, Devon and the kids were our companions. We had a blast. We then caught up with everyone at the Dolphin show, which was too much talk and not enough Dolphin! Dinner was a blast and the kids were playing like mad. Miss Victoria started smooching Gabe, which his twin did NOT like very much. Sam was chasing Jaden around kissing him and declaring him her prince.  As you can see. my Sam is NOT shy! Ben had made a vidoe clip, that I am going to attempt to tag onto my board, so that is all I am going to write for now! Wednesday, July 20
A quickie!
by
welee
on Wed 20 Jul 2005 05:09 PM PDT
Weekend: FABULISCIOUS TIME IN INDY!
Sunday: Drive for 11.5 hours Monday: U/s and OB Tues: Kids at camp, beta, food shop, work Weds: Kids at camp, work Thrus: Kids at camp, work Friday: Morning is mine - WOO HOO! But at night, work. So, I probably will be a blogging slacker til Saturday! BTW, if anyone wants to front the money for a Day Camop, I would LOVE to run one. Trust me, I'd make you money and then some! I a dream of mine is to open a Day Camp around where I live. Will write more on Saturday. Real quick, Tammy ROCK ON!!!!! We are your kindred naked spirits across the Atlantic! And yes, we say Penis and Vagina. And likewise, my parents freak out when my kids run around outside naked. And my MIL is convinced that everytime Sam dresses Kit up in her Princess clothes, that she is going to "make him gay..." Kyra, Kate... any babies pop out yet? Linda - anti puking vibes to you and the troops! Susan - How is Wayne??? Monday, July 18
Sam one liners...
by
welee
on Mon 18 Jul 2005 05:09 PM PDT
Mama, you broke my heart (When I told Sam she was being naughty...)
Wind is like toliet paper.You're freaking out Daddy (when he was laughing about something...)A fosil is like fishbones that are trapped in mud for a long time. A little bit of being sorry and a lot of being sorry are a good combintation.
Update...
by
welee
on Mon 18 Jul 2005 05:08 PM PDT
First, my last beta was 6958.
Over the weekend in Indy, I had some spotting... Which leads us to today... Well the u/s tech was nice but not the best I ever had. She was afraid to press into me at all. She said my bladder was not full enough - which is ironic cause all I do is drink water all the time. So then she did a vaginal u/s too and was afraid to stick that sucker up me. She did find a gestational sac and a yolk sac, but could not find the fetal pole. She said I should have measured 5w 6 d and I was only measuring 5w 3d, which is not that big of a deal, but it can make a big difference in what we see. To boot, the baby (only saw one sac) is on the very top of my uterus, so we caught shadow from my bladder as well. Then I went to see my OB. He did an internal. He said my cervix was high and closed and that he did not see any blood. He said the u/s was good cause it showed that the pg was not eptopic. They scheduled me for another u/s on Tues 26th. By then we should be able to see the fetal pole and the heart beat. So it was not what I had hoped for, but it is not dire. Just a bit stressful. I do go in for another beta tomorrow. Will keep you posted. Thursday, July 14
Beta not in yet....
by
welee
on Thu 14 Jul 2005 05:07 PM PDT
I won't get the results til this afternoon. And to all you triplet wishers *cough, "bite me!" cough*, thanks.... ;)
I will be MIA for a few days cause I am off to INDY!!!!! WOO HOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We are packed and ready to go as soon as Sam gets done camp. Safe travels to all! Tuesday, July 12
Betas...
by
welee
on Tue 12 Jul 2005 05:06 PM PDT
I just got back my betas... 14 DPO 188 16 DPO 498 20 DPO 3948!!!!!! My u/s is scheduled for 7-22 to see for sure what is going on. In the mean time, I am going in for another beta tomorrow. Saturday, July 9
Dirty Laundry....
by
welee
on Sat 09 Jul 2005 05:05 PM PDT
OMG people, have ya seen enough of my dirty laundry???
Rules for Wendy's blog:1. Be courteous to each other even when there is a difference of opinion.2. Remember this is my blog and if you don't like what I have to say, feel free to LEAVE anytime. Friday, July 8
Second beta in...
by
welee
on Fri 08 Jul 2005 05:04 PM PDT
And it is a nice 498! It nearly tripled! So, my OB office now wants me to have another beta done on Monday and they want to schedule me for an early ultrasound at 6 weeks. Interesting....
Thursday, July 7
Be pro-active with your health care....
by
welee
on Thu 07 Jul 2005 05:04 PM PDT
I know I am. I probably pissed off the OB nurse today, but tuff crap. Yesterday this nurse, M, kept saying that I was only 3 weeks pg and that I shouldn't worry about my betas cause I am barely pg, not really very pg. I then said that as long as they double in 2 days, then I am fine. She said, "ooooooh no, they need to more than double." Freaked me out, so I researched and pestered Michelle. And you know what, betas are supposed to double every 48-72 hours. And you know what else? I was higher than the norm for 14 DPO.
Later in the day I called back because the conversation was bothering me. Once again M made comment about me being only 3 weeks pg. I finally asked if she was going by conception. She was snarky when she answered that she was going by my last menstrual cycle of June 17th. I then corrected her that my last menstrual cycle was June 7th. She started to argue that it clearly said June 17th on her green sheet. When I emphasized that I am pretty sure that I KNOW when my last period was. Onto today, I called in the AM for my progesterone test. I was told someone would call me back. Four hours went by and no call, so I left a message. Finally at 3, M called me back and told me that my progesterone was 15.8. I said that I was not thrilled with that number. She said that the norm/acceptable is 11 - 40. I said I still didn't like that number. She then went on to say that the number is good for being three weeks pregnant. My tone then changed to a much more assertive tone when I said DID WE NOT CLEAR UP YESTERDAY THAT I AM 4.5 WEEKS PG? Did you forget to change the GREEN sheet? Of course I got a oh yes I did. She then insisted that the number was fine. I finally explained that when I was pg with my son, my progesterone was a 40 at the same point. She didn't believe that I had it tested then or so her tone indicated. So I further explained that I was seeing an RE at the time, Dr. Lee, in Bethlehem. My RE did the beta and the progesterone in her office. I also told M that if she looked in my file she would see it. I also said that I suffer from a LP deficiency, meaning that from O to period, my time tends to be too short. So having a progesterone deficiency would not shock me. I wanted her to go to my OB and ask for a rx for progesterone. This woman himmed and hawed that I was getting another result in Monday and we could order more tests.... yada, yada, yada. Well, no that was not acceptable. Thurs to Monday is a looooong time for my itty bitty baby and NO. So I was insistent and finally made her ask. Well you know what? M called me ten minutes later to let me know that the doc had her call in the RX for progesterone. I LOVE my docs but I do not know this OB nurse and I DO NOT LIKE HER. Man, what if I wasn't a persistent bitch and my progesterone fell and... well. lets not go there. It wasn't like I was asking her to get me some crack on the side. What I was asking for was completely reasonable. I think I will be complaining about her at my 1st appt because I am sure that there are many woman who won't push the issue like I did and this M is a crack pot. So there ya go! Now all I have to do is wait for my beta results tomorrow and my next progesterone on Monday!
One of those days...
by
welee
on Thu 07 Jul 2005 05:00 PM PDT
Today isn't a bad day. The kids and I went on a free kiddie train ride that they have set up in the town we live, followed by a trip to the mall. We met Ben there and it was a really pleasant time.
I am just an emotional freak lately. Yesterday I had no patinece at all and I felt like all I did was yell. Granted, all Kit did was either stand on my chair at my computer knocking things off my desk like my speakers and then he'd move to trying to climb onto the kitchen table and then onto stealing whatever Sam was playing with. Of course this was all with his adorable devilish grin! So to try to change to scenery, we went to blockbuster and bought a video. (I had found an gift card with a $17.00 balance - WOO HOO!). Sam really wanted the animation Anastasia. So I got it. (It will be coming with us as well for our 10 hour drive to Indy!).Kit actually calmed down when we got home and I put the DVD in to watch with Sam. Well can I tell you how much I bawled at the end. I mean blubbering like a baby. At this point both the kids were watching while sitting on my lap. Baby Kit was patting me and Sam was asking if I was ok. I explained it was happy tears, which it was. What a weirdo I am.Well then I was watching Live Aid today, I started blubbering again while watching Pink Floyd play. Granted, they are my all time fav band and all 4 of them have not played together in FOREVER. But blubber while they play... uh hello, what the frig is wrong with me? Once again Sam asks if I am ok. I turn Live Aid off.After Sam and Kit were in bed, I put it back on and they were showing the montage of what went on today and I started up again. It is like the water faucet in my brain is broken. Who knows what I will be crying at next.... Wednesday, July 6
First beta in...
by
welee
on Wed 06 Jul 2005 05:03 PM PDT
At 14 DPO we are 188. Waiting on progesterone test. Go for next beta tomorrow.
Think doubling vibes for us!!!!!
Well Ben knows...
by
welee
on Wed 06 Jul 2005 05:01 PM PDT
If I were to say that things were ROCKY in the house of Lee yesterday, that would be an understatement. Lets just say the 4th of July had nothing on us. However, today is a new day and my husband is now back.
I called my OB office and made my first appts with the nurse and my OB. I also went in today for my beta blood test and progesterone test. The ladies at Quest are so nice, they have been my blood takers with all my pgs and the GD. I told my family and they are thrilled. Ben has not told his family yet, but he is beginning to show signs of excitement. He made me take him when I got my blood drawn today. And he even fessed up that he wants another GIRL. I was like REALLY? I don't care if it is a girl or boy, I just want healthy. Altho I feel girl vibes. Being that I am 27 (ok, 36...) I know my docs will want to do an amnio. I just do not know how I feel about that. I know the risk of anything going wrong is small, but I don't like putting the baby at risk at all. I know I will have the nuc fold test done at 11 weeks. It can be used as marker for heart problems (which they will do cause Sam had the hole in her heart) and as a marker for DOWNS. And I will do the Quad screening at 16 weeks. I think if both of those are ok, then I will forgo the amnio. Luckily I really trust my doctors, so if they say do it - I may. Of course I wanted a third, but now that it is a reality, a million fears go thru my head. But it is early and I have time. Two of the kids will be sharing a room, but you know what, that is fine. They are little. If it really becomes a problem when they are bigger, we will deal with it then. Maybe we will be able then to afford a bigger house. You know, years ago, people made it with many more kids and much less cash. I am excited about the new U/S that they have. After reading Kristen's blog, I CAN NOT wait for my u/s to start! WOO HOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And Miss Michelle, your dreams are still SPOT ON!
On another, sadder note.... Leanna, I am so sorry for your loss. Wednesday, June 29
One year ago today...
by
welee
on Wed 29 Jun 2005 04:59 PM PDT
I started blogging! Happy year anniversary to me! Wow. One year of my life here... Ok, more later. This chick is tired.
Nighty nite. (What a freaking exciting entry!) Monday, June 27
From the mouth of babes...
by
welee
on Mon 27 Jun 2005 04:58 PM PDT
So we are in the foodstore today picking last minute things up for the birthday bbq we are having for Baby Kit. I had Sam and Baby Kit in one of those carts with the car in the front. When we were waiting to check out, there was a woman in front us who had a rather large rear and she was sporting a lovely pair of lycra pants - never a flattering combo. When all of a sudden you hear this little voice...
"You have a BIG OLE BUTT." The lady turns around and looks at me. "Samantha, you shouldn't tell Momma that she has a big ole butt," I said quickly to Sam, trying to divert the attention to my big ole butt. "No Momma, not you," Sam clarified, "THAT LADY has a big ole butt!" The lady then looked down at Sam and of course she didn't stop there. "It's HUGE!" Sam shouted. "It a BIG OLE BUTT!" Luckily at that point the lady had paid but before she left, she turned to me and said, "Luckily we are both leaving now." I just smiled. What else was there to say? Once the lady left the store, all the cashiers nearby and the other customers burst out laughing. "From the mouth of babes," I smiled and shrugged, quickly making my exit. Friday, June 24
I am the walrus, I am the walrus, I am the bitch-woman. Coo coo a chew...
by
welee
on Fri 24 Jun 2005 04:57 PM PDT
I can't wait for work tonight and to get the heck away from my family! I love them - but they are driving me NUTS. Lately I feel like that ALL I do from the moment I wake until the moment I go to sleep is run around and clean up after everyone. I mean the kids are kids, but it is Ben too. I know it is the role of the mom/wife but sometimes it is harder than other times. I feel like a slave sometimes. I could list all the stupid little things that have me frazzled right now, but ndividually they just sound trite. I don't like feeling short witht he kids and I have been. And then I feel terribly guilty for being short. Then the fear starts in that I am going to scar them for life because I yelled at Kit when he pulled out all my china when I ran to the toliet to pee.
I just told Ben that I need a break and that I am going to take an hour or two soon just for me. I do not think I have done that in about 4 years. Maybe I will go for a walk or something. I think I just want a few minutes where I am not responsible for anything. At least tonight my work is mindless - physically busy sometimes, but mindless. I can shut my brain off and go into automatic pilot mode. Boy, I sound self pitying, don't I - or maybe just bitchy... Sunday, June 19
Summer is here...
by
welee
on Sun 19 Jun 2005 04:56 PM PDT
I am I am running, so I may not be as good about blogging. Too much fun things to do outside with the kiddos! Swimming has been a blast. Baby Kit has finally taken to the water and Samantha is now off swimming on her own (supervised own...).
Kit is enjoying having his big boy bed in his room as well as his crib. He pretty much sleeps in the crib but occasionally likes to nap in the bed. He does enjoy when I get in with him and we cuddle. He is so freaking cute! He will put the covers over me and kiss me like he is tucking me in. Then he whips them away and babbles like he is trying to get me up. He will play this game for quite awhile! Kit is also now babbling ALL the time, only now he has real words in with the babble. Like Sam, one of his first words/expressions is THANK YOU! LOVE THAT! I am glad that somehow we taught our kids to be polite. Sam is excited to start camp this week. She is so smart sometimes it freaks me out. She has expressed an interest about how the human body works, so we went to the library and got some kids books on anatomy. Both Ben and I have been reading them. She now just spews info. My mom made a comment about her head being empty and Sam corrected her that her brain is in her head and that her brain controls her body. Sam was explaining to Morgan (neighbor) that when you breath the oxygen fills you lungs and then the blood carries it to the heart where it goes all around your body. You the breath you the junk cabin monoxide (carbin monoxide). But that is ok cause the trees breath that. I mean WTF, I do not think I knew that at 3. I think Ben and I will really need to make sure that thru out school, that Sam is constantly being challenged. Sam has also started showing signs of having talent in art. She will sit with a pen and paper and draw for ages. She is hardly Picasso, but it is very clear (to people beside us) what she is drawing. She can draw flowers, sun, balloon, heck even a rocket... We were thinking of getting her involved with something like dance or gymnastics - just to get her out there with something fun, but now we are thinking maybe art class. I need to see if I can find something. Is it obvious how proud I am of the kiddos? Ben is still waiting on his promotion. With the merger of the companies, the union now has everything held up. There is another equivalent position at another location, so Ben called his district manager to talk. The district mgr is a really nice and honest guy. He used to be my district mgr too many moons ago before I had kids... They talked for awhile, Whichever way Ben wants to go, he pretty much has it. The other location needs A LOT of work whereas Ben's store is really nice and runs well. But the other store needs him now and his store probably won't promote for a month or two. And if he took the other job, he would not be able to transfer back for at least a year. So he has to decided what he wants to do. I have decided, on another subject, that I am tired of being overweight. I looked at some photos recently I was like WHO THE F-CK is that FATSO and then realized - ooppss that is me. I am not ready to give in to being a fat mom and the fat chick. I then coincidentally spoke to a friend who I haven't in awhile who did a specific program to lose weight and lost over 100 lbs! She looks great! So I go some info and am going to try it. Can't/won't go into any more until I see how it works. But I would really, really like to see my feet again on a regular basis. I also want to teach my kids by example to lead a healthy life. So that is my resolution. Peace! Sunday, June 12
This drives me CRAZY...
by
welee
on Sun 12 Jun 2005 04:55 PM PDT
(No offense meant to anyone who does this...)
But... even though I, We Ndy, get the log!c of Y people type m<ss*ages like this - !t dr!ves me Nutz. I get it is a pr!v*acy thing... Let me state for the record, Me, Wendy, the woman married to Ben... I do not give a crap who reads my blog. I do not care who googles me and just to make sure that I am the top bee of all my weirdo links. BOOBING BOOBING BOOBING and hey here's some GIRLS! Lets see... SEXY MOMMA HOT SHIT SEX. And my other top ten winner.... ROTAVIRUS. So, there ya go! Saturday, June 11
Yes, I am still alive...
by
welee
on Sat 11 Jun 2005 04:55 PM PDT
Aside from the traveling part, our trip was nice. Sam LOVED my sister. OMG, Aunt Robyn this and Aunt Robyn that... it was really cute. Baby Kit was not such a happy camper. He was cuttin teeth and EXTREMELY clingy... Mama up, Mama up, Mama up, was pretty much it for the weekend, lol.
Their house is really nice and they were very accomating. They have a sweet dog that adored the kids and was very protective of them. He was ok when I went upstairs to check on them, but was not so thrilled when Ben went up. I forget the breed - it is some weird, obscure German watch dog... We visited a kid's museum that had a butterfly farm on it and all sorts of touch me kind of things for the kids. And if any of you ever visit Raleigh Durham, NC you MUST eat at a little diner called ELMO's. That place was GREAT and VERY kid friendly. They make the greatest humus ever and this WONDERFUL dessert called Banana pudding.... YUM! It was nice getting to spend some time with my sister. We are very different, but despite our personality differences - I do love her (even if she can be the wack-a-doodle...). We promised to stay in touch better - so we will see. Robyn's husband is nice, but... he is a little weird. He FREAKED out cause Sam broke a green crown at Elmo's. He yelled at her, took the crowns away and made her cry. Ben and I let it go, but Ben said jokingly to Robyn that J must have had a traumatic experience with a green crown as a kid - to get the point across. I also took Sam to the side at the restaurant to make sure she was ok. Also, he was a little weird controlling with my sister in that if she would be saying something to me - like we were having our own conversation, he would but in with something not quite what we were talking about - and it be said in a final tone like it WAS the only opinion. He also made a comment to Ben that he hopes for a promotion so that Robyn can stop worklng and just do some little volunteer work which she is much more suited for. Like is my sister a mental case that can't handle working???? ANd then finally, he was a little TOO frank about how he hates my mother and what a spineless, no self respect, self asbored, selfish loser he thinks she is. Even if he thinks those things and says them to my sister, uh, I think it was was litte weird. I mean as much as I dislike my MIL, I would never say anything negative to Ben's brother. KWIM????? Then there were the flights.... UGH! We were scheduled to leave Philly at 3:25 on Friday, well due to the weather we did not leave until 6:30. Did I mention, we got there are 1:30? It was hot, crowded and it was challenging. Luckliy since we got there early, we were able to get a spot by the window and camo out. A very nice girl name Laura, about 18, was sitting next to us and she let Sam sketch with her. Sam was SOOO happy to be coloring with t a BIG GIRL, lol. Speaking of drawing, Sam has taken a real love to it. She will sit for an hour or more with a marker or a pen and some paper. She can also now draw things that are easily recognizable and very good for a 3 year old. We were thinking of maybe dance or gymnastics in the fall for Sam, but now we are thinking of art lessons. Now onto the boy. We have set up his big boy bed because all of a sudden he has taken a liking to blankets. Well yesterday when I put him down for his nap, he screamed and screamed. When I went in, he pointed to his big boy bed, which is right next to the crib. I put him in it to see what happend... he rolled over and went to sleep. *Sigh* My baby is getting big soooooo fast! Interesting news... we finally got the settlement for our lawsuit! WOO HOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NICE! And I am glad that the hospital had to take responsibilty for using latex on me when they knew I am allergic. Bastards. Like my birth experience with Sam wasn't hard enough after 26 hours of labor and an emergency c-section? And finally, Ben and I are going on a date on Monday night. Yippee!!!!! Ok folks, it's time to go play.... Oh and can I ass thatr Meeting the Fockers is one of the freaking funniest movies that I have EVER seen??? LMAO! Friday, June 3
Thursday, June 2
Work was insane...
by
welee
on Thu 02 Jun 2005 09:18 AM PDT
last night. The other girl was a NO SHOW. So I ran my freaking ass off. Today I feel like I was run over by a truck, but it was worth it cause I walked with $212.00 for 5 hours of work. With the extra shifts I picked up this week, I have made I have made $555.00 for 4 night's work - totaling 23 hours - not bad eh???? Yeah, I'm bragging shamelessly....
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