Happy Holidays 2009

Here is our family picture for the year ;) No sears portraits with this 8 month pregnant mama.
I am just happy I do not look like such a whale in this pic lol.
We go to this santa every year, as it is by donation and the money goes to charity. And check out the toothless smile of the girl.
Oh, I guess I need to get a pic of James and his missing one too!

2 more days and I am 29. I really do not like that number. Its too close to 30 lol.
I am feeling ok.
Well, I am feeling huge and am disgusted with how big the baby has gotten me again. I look at my pics from just before I got pregnant and I was skinny.
I worked my butt off!
And for what?! lol to get pregnant and have to start all over again.
I am super frustrated by this, but with 5 weeks to go what can I really do...nothing.
I cannot control the weight gain. I did not eat bad or like a pig, I just get big.
Oh well I have my work cut out for me again.
But seeing what I can look like is motivation to do it again!
By summer lets see how far I can get!!!!!!!!
I am asking for a treadmill in the new year, well after 6 weeks postpartum.
I figure rain will make me less motivated.

I am tired too. It just seems like the last few days have pushed me over the edge. I cannot breathe, it hurts to put on my shoes and I get strong braxton hicks.
brandon says I am doing too much....but tell me how I stop lol.
kids are in activities during the week and I like a clean house lol....
maybe I will hire my old nanny to clean mid december again for me...to do the deep stuff!

well off to make my house look like christmas :D

Baby Face :)

here is the babe. the eye, cheek and nose are labeled.
it was on film, so hard to scan a good copy :)
It was awesome to see live. I could see some nice chubby cheeks!!

Crafty Mom

Here is the other painting I did for the baby room and the Advent Calendar I made for the kids....I made it big enough to fit 2 treats in each pocket :D

Nursery

33 weeks and bit....

my new shirt hubby got me...it barely fits, as I am so pregnant but it was worth it ...hehe

School Pictures

These will be sent with Christmas cards/presents this year :)

33 weeks

Had a follow up with my Dr. today.
All is well :)
My urine was good today! YAY cause if it was not that would have meant more blood work and who knows what else.
I feel good.
I do not want an early baby!
My dr is away the last 2 weeks of december. SO if this baby comes early, it wont be him delivering me.
that kinda sucks!
SO I hope that I do make it to my scheduled date of Jan 8. He will be there.
AND I really want a January baby.
So here is hoping all goes well!!!
I have another ultrasound next friday just to check on things.

I am trying to get christmas shopping done early this year. I dont want to be 9 months pregnant battling with mall shoppers lol.
I got most of the out of town presents bought, so that is great.
we know what the kids are getting.
so it will just be shopping for brandon.
now that is progress!

I got my new camera! YAY!
I have yet to play with it, been a bit too busy here lately.
Will try soon and get some pictures from it, see how well it does.

Almost time to get the boy, then off to michaels for a few things. :D

One Down, One more to go

Arianna is over the flu. Yay!
And I am just a bit stuffy but the tamiflu I took kept me from getting worse.
James is still a couple days away from being better, after all this one lasted a week.
Arianna will go back to school for the morning tomorrow (we have our shots tomorrow at 1140) and tuesday.
No school this week wed, pro d days thurs and friday. James should be better by next week ;)
I am just sore.
I find doing too much house stuff makes my back just ache.
So, I am hiring Rose, our old nanny to help out with the bathroom cleaning and floors. She is coming on wednesday.
I can handle most of it, but the bending is too much!
I am doing physio for my tilted pelvis problem (I literally lean to the right) and also prenatal massage.
I was trying to go 2 weeks between massages but I do not think I can lol.
Our coverage is not that great, but for my comfort I need to suck it up and pay hehe.

We are looking for a new camera. Good thing my birthday is a couple weeks away lol. Just in time!!
I want something decent, that takes good action shots. Our last camera was terrible.
I want a higher quality one with good zoom. so we will see what we can find.

I bought some newborn diapers yesterday...awww it is all becoming SO real :)
I have my list of things we still need and am slowly getting ready.

I painted another picture for the baby room...looks cute :) But, I cant show you, no camera lol....
I will post nursery pics when we get a new camera and the room is done ;)

well I am on day 4 of brandon working evenings...just me and the kids. they are making hats with our crafts stuff. I put together some drawers for them with everything they need. it works out nice :)

Have a good week!

Drs Visit

Well, he says its the H1N1, which we figured. we have all the symptoms.
Arianna is on day 6, still fevers, cough, sore throat.
No vomitting, that was just once.
James day 3, fevers, cough, sore throat and DOUBLE ear infection. he is on antibiotics.
Arianna is fighting it great on her own. her color is good, no breathing issues.
the longer she fights it, the more immune she will be.
Me, I started tamiflu so I dont get more then just this head cold. I feel it getting worse, but no fevers yet. I did vomit this morning. took the first dose of tamiflu, lets hope it helps!!

So, here we are few weeks into flu season and we get it!!
dr said to make sure to get the shot. we are scheduled to get it monday. hopefully all is well by then!!!
brandon somehow has stayed healthy lol...
he was off 2 days thank goodness, so I could rest.
but back to work today. its going to be a long weekend.
the kids are out of school until at least tuesday.

just thought i would give an update.


oh yes, my camera has broken. there will be no pictures :( until we get a new one. so sad.

The Flu has Set in

We will not know if it is the H1N1 unless we get swabbed.
But, whatever this is, it has taken Arianna out of school for the week with fevers. I can control them with medication, but I am getting worried because its day 4 with them.
I am reading on the healthbc website on when to take them in...and the lasting fever may be a concern.
James got it yesterday.
both kids have only thrown up once each
the fevers, cough and sore throat are the worst.
I am watching for more signs of respiratory distress before I freak out lol.
they will both be home until next week for sure.
And of course, I have the cold part of it. my head is so congested. no fever yet. Just feel sick.
I pray the fever stays away from me.
This really sucks!
None of us have the flu shot, I booked us in to see my doctor on monday.
none of this waiting hours in a line up with sick people lol.
But, we seem to get sick A LOT
and even if this is not the H1N1 flu season is long from over, I need to feel more protected.
especially with this baby :)
If Ariannas fever lasts the night, I will take her in to be seen tommorow...just to make sure she does not get to pneumonia.

Baby's Arrival

Will be January 8th 2010 :)
I am liking this date, as Arianna was born on the 8th as well! (August)
This is if all goes well....
and I am nervous it won't as my BP has been an issue.
Although, today it was perfect 120/75!!
BUT I have protein in my urine now....
so I see him again in 2 weeks, will get more blood work and to see if this becomes dangerous for the pregnancy.
I am really praying not to have a premature baby. I am so scared of that.
I will have another ultrasound November 27th.
Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers that baby is able to stay put until January!!!!
Otherwise, baby is healthy :)

Unlike Arianna, who is on day 3 of the flu...she has fevers, cough and sore throat now. Vomitting is over. Poor things
I am scared to get this as well.
We have not been vaccinated. I was waiting for the pregnancy safe one.
And now it seems they are running low everywhere anyways!!
My OB said its best to stay away from the clinics anyways as all the sick people will be there.
So I am not sure what to do......:s