Long time…Busy and lots of change!

Wow…I can’t believe I haven’t updated this in so long.  We have had a lot going on.

1.) We all had the stomach bug!  Yuck!  It started with Callie Beth, then 2 days later hit Jake, and 2 more days, me!  It is really not fun being pregnant and having that.  The day is was over, I had to  fast and then go to the 3 hour glucose test.  I am so glad we are all healthy again! 

2.) We are buying a new house…after a week of negotiations, the owner accepted our offer.  All we are waiting on is the appraisal (which should be fine).  If that comes back okay, we will set a closing date and will be moving.  This weekend we have been packing and getting the house in order!  Thank goodness it was a nasty, rainy weekend because we got a lot done!   I will tell you more about the new house when we have a closing date.  We are REALLY excited. 

3.) Potty Training: She is basically potty trained.  She has had one little accident the last 3 days.  She is in full underwear all day and pull ups at night (at home).  It is SO nice!  I love seeing that cute butt run around in underwear…with NO diaper :)

4.) Callie Beth now has one 2 year molar and the other bottom is getting ready to come through.  Boy…I am SO ready for her to be done.  She is such a sweet little girl but when she doesn’t feel well, watch out! :) 

Taking a rest with Mom The bottom of Callie Beth’s swing is out since we are getting things ready.  She sat in it…we told her it was for her baby brother.  She jumped up, went and got her baby and got back in.  Adorable! 

See below for update on our baby boy!

27 Weeks!

I went for a check up at 25 weeks.  Everything looked great.  Benjamin’s heart rate was 151.  I also had my one hour glucose test (which I failed with Callie Beth just by a couple points).  My doctor told me not to have any sugars so I didn’t.  I really had NONE the night before and all day.  Well, this time I MAJORLY failed! 

So, this past week I went for the lovely 3 hour glucose test (which ended up taking 4 hours after all was said and done).  I passed with flying colors.  They think my body freaked out for the one hour after not having any sugars and then drinking that lovely drink.  Who knows!  It is over now and we are all healthy! 

I feel pretty good and hope it  continues.  There have been a couple days where he has been up in my ribs but once he moves, there is no pain.  He was measuring a tiny bit big but it is still early. 

After everything we went though with my labor and Callie Beth’s delivery, we have decided a C-Section is the best for all of us.  The chance of re-breaking my tail bone is very likely.  I also think I would be scared to death to push the way I need to.  I can heal from a C-Section a lot faster than I can heal from a broken tail bone.  I can’t even imagine going through that again with a 2 year old running around.  As of right now, I am scheduled for April 11th.  It was really strange getting to decide our sons birthday.  It will be here before we know it!

Here are the belly pics:

27 weeks

Potty Time

This past week we have been potty training!!!!!  With me being home for a good amount of time and her showing readiness I thought it would be a good time.  I really don’t want two kids in diapers!

We said bye bye to the diapers and put on big girl underwear.  Monday started out rough with lots of accidents and by Thursday we were down to just one accident all day!  I was SO SO excited. 

Well, Thursday night Callie Beth was up most of the night (Welcome 2 year molar).  Have I mentioned how Callie Beth is a HORRIBLE teether?  3 more teeth to go!!!

Friday she was miserable and grumpy.  Potty training was the last thing she wanted to do.  At this point, she has now learned how to control her bladder but doesn’t want to release on the potty.  She not only felt bad from her tooth but she would make herself miserable holding it.  I got so frustrated!  I thought, well maybe she is too young but then I think back to Thursday and I know she got it!  It was a rough day!

So we are getting better each day.  She only wears pull ups at night and underwear all day.  I am nervous because she is off to Tia’s tomorrow and then Grandma’s house later in the week.  Good luck Tia and Merrie!  Thank you for helping me with this!

Any advice??

It was strange but definitely nice for her to not be in diapers.  And it is NOT easy finding underwear to fit this little girl. 

Enjoying a snack on Dad Playing with her blankie Loves to tell her babies to go “night night” and walk them in the strollerCheese Being silly?How can you not love her? If you ask Callie Beth where her baby brother is, she lifts my shirt and then will go on to kiss my belly!