Eli had his playgroup at his new school on Wednesday. He was very unsure of what it was going to be like. He just didn't seem to get that they were actually just going to play, nothing more. "Mom, are we going to have to do schoolwork?"
Neither Eli nor Isaac really wanted to go to this. I could have easily forgotten about it and they would not have been disappointed. However, I felt it was important for them to go. The playgroup was for the first graders but also for siblings so I thought Isaac could have a chance to also meet potential 4th graders. It was also at the school's playground so I figured this would be a good thing for them to be more comfortable with the whole school thing. Mom included!
They ended up having lots of fun. Eli walked right up and fit in right away with the boys. It was kind of a disappointment because only four other moms were there. I think it had something to do with the hot, humid 90-degree weather. The other moms thought I was a saint for coming despite being 9 months pregnant. I was literally sweating like a pig just sitting in the shade. Ugh! Isaac played just with Logan for a while, but soon joined Eli's group and they all played together. One nice thing that the moms told me is that it isn't uncommon to see 1st graders playing with 4th graders or 6th graders playing with 2nd graders or whatever. Everyone plays with each other regardless of grade level. I like that.
It also gave me a chance to talk with a few of the other moms and learn more about the school. I was happy with everything that I heard. It was almost like I was waiting for this playgroup to happen so I could feel more comfortable or less comfortable with the whole school thing. I felt we HAD to be there and was praying baby didn't make an appearance until we went to this. I feel better about school for them. I know they'll have their bad days, as everyone does. I plan on being very involved with what's going on at school too. That's the nice thing about this particular school....there's no principal, the parents help run the school. Lots of parental involvement and family activities! Isaac and Eli both seem to be better about going too. I'm sure the first day will be hard on all of us though! :(
Meanwhile, I'm just enjoying every second I can with them until September 2nd.
Friday, July 18, 2008
38 weeks, 4 days pregnant...
First, I have to share this:
The Vagina Dialogues
by The Sarcastic Journalist
In case those weekly doctor’s visits aren’t enough, you can expect to have family members start calling to ask about the state of your girly bits.
From your mother-in-law to your grandma, every woman that you have ever met will call to ask “how you are feeling?”
Sure, they just want to see what’s going on…everyday.
The deal is that these women can get creative with the reasons they need to call. Have you seen that new cooking show? Do you need any more clothes for the baby? What’s the weather like where you are?
No matter what you do, no matter how much you threaten to never let “grandma” visit her first grandchild, these people will still call. It’s like they think they should get certain privileges when it comes to the state of your vagina.
Are you dilated? Has the baby dropped? Did she do an exam?
I don’t know why, but having to explain to my mom that yes, the midwife did put her hand down there and measured the opening in my cervix with her fingers wasn’t something I enjoyed doing.
I think that the worst part of the whole “waiting for baby” thing was the vagina talk. It’s like, how many ways can we discuss a vagina without actually saying “vagina?”
Personally, I think it is best to scare them with a little “TMI,” if you catch my drift.
Now, having shared that....if you still want to read on further, please be my guest. It is amazing what people are willing to hear when one's pregnant. :)
I had my doctor appointment on Wednesday. I am 3 cm dilated, soft and thin, and baby's down. OH, and the doctor stripped my membranes to try to get things going. So far, it has done nothing. I have had TONS of contractions and false labor, but nothing that stays. Just a big tease this baby is! I was convinced it would come early, but now I'm thinking probably not. I've never been this far into the labor process and not been in actual labor. This last baby just has to tease me.
No, we still don't have a name. We have some that we like, but nothing that we've settled on. Part of me feels like I want to see this baby first. I've never had that feeling before.
The Vagina Dialogues
by The Sarcastic Journalist
In case those weekly doctor’s visits aren’t enough, you can expect to have family members start calling to ask about the state of your girly bits.
From your mother-in-law to your grandma, every woman that you have ever met will call to ask “how you are feeling?”
Sure, they just want to see what’s going on…everyday.
The deal is that these women can get creative with the reasons they need to call. Have you seen that new cooking show? Do you need any more clothes for the baby? What’s the weather like where you are?
No matter what you do, no matter how much you threaten to never let “grandma” visit her first grandchild, these people will still call. It’s like they think they should get certain privileges when it comes to the state of your vagina.
Are you dilated? Has the baby dropped? Did she do an exam?
I don’t know why, but having to explain to my mom that yes, the midwife did put her hand down there and measured the opening in my cervix with her fingers wasn’t something I enjoyed doing.
I think that the worst part of the whole “waiting for baby” thing was the vagina talk. It’s like, how many ways can we discuss a vagina without actually saying “vagina?”
Personally, I think it is best to scare them with a little “TMI,” if you catch my drift.
Now, having shared that....if you still want to read on further, please be my guest. It is amazing what people are willing to hear when one's pregnant. :)
I had my doctor appointment on Wednesday. I am 3 cm dilated, soft and thin, and baby's down. OH, and the doctor stripped my membranes to try to get things going. So far, it has done nothing. I have had TONS of contractions and false labor, but nothing that stays. Just a big tease this baby is! I was convinced it would come early, but now I'm thinking probably not. I've never been this far into the labor process and not been in actual labor. This last baby just has to tease me.
No, we still don't have a name. We have some that we like, but nothing that we've settled on. Part of me feels like I want to see this baby first. I've never had that feeling before.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
37 weeks, 3 days pregnant.....
I had yet another doctor's appointment today. Thankfully my blood pressure was back to normal. I was happy about this as I really didn't want to be on bedrest the last few weeks, even a week would be bad! Who can do that with three kids and a house to run????
I am also happy to report that baby has dropped and I am 2 cm dilated! Woohoo!! Now, I know women can walk around for weeks at 2-3 cm, but I have never been one of those women. Even with Logan I wasn't at a 1 until a day before my due date and then was at a 2 six days PAST my due date. I'm hoping this means SOMETHING sooner than later.
Until next week....
I am also happy to report that baby has dropped and I am 2 cm dilated! Woohoo!! Now, I know women can walk around for weeks at 2-3 cm, but I have never been one of those women. Even with Logan I wasn't at a 1 until a day before my due date and then was at a 2 six days PAST my due date. I'm hoping this means SOMETHING sooner than later.
Until next week....
4th of July
Happy 4th of July! We spent the morning at home, then went to Grandma and Grandpa's to go swimming and eat. After that it was on to Schultz's for another cookout, games and family time. It was a nice day, not too hot, not too cold. Isaac and Eli couldn't play basketball, so they tried their hand at catch with a softball. They really enjoyed it! They also practiced shooting an air rifle at targets.
Saturday we were home and then at night had a quick bonfire and later headed up to the fireworks. The mosquitoes were awful, but we were able to find a close up spot in a field and watched the fireworks from our car. The boys were fine with this. Logan was very unsure of the fireworks at first. He kept climbing from the back seat to Dad to the front seat to Mom. Isaac and Eli were in awe of the show in the sky. And I'm glad we went, if just to see their reactions.
Sunday we headed into town for the parade. It was a hot day with the sun blazing, but thankfully there was a breeze. We met up with Grandpa and Grandma, Auntie Tana and Uncle Steve, Auntie Becky, Will and Ellie. After the parade we headed to Grandpa and Grandma's to go swimming and eat supper. We had planned on watching a movie that night, but everyone was just too exhausted.
Happy 4th of July to all!!!!
Saturday we were home and then at night had a quick bonfire and later headed up to the fireworks. The mosquitoes were awful, but we were able to find a close up spot in a field and watched the fireworks from our car. The boys were fine with this. Logan was very unsure of the fireworks at first. He kept climbing from the back seat to Dad to the front seat to Mom. Isaac and Eli were in awe of the show in the sky. And I'm glad we went, if just to see their reactions.
Sunday we headed into town for the parade. It was a hot day with the sun blazing, but thankfully there was a breeze. We met up with Grandpa and Grandma, Auntie Tana and Uncle Steve, Auntie Becky, Will and Ellie. After the parade we headed to Grandpa and Grandma's to go swimming and eat supper. We had planned on watching a movie that night, but everyone was just too exhausted.
Happy 4th of July to all!!!!
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
36 weeks, 4 days pregnant....
Well, went to doctor this morning. Nothing too significant to report. Apparently all my contractions I've been having are doing NOTHING. I thought for sure SOMETHING would have changed. Some days my contractions are every couple minutes consisently throughout the day whether I'm sitting, standing, walking... low back ache, cramping around to my abdomen, hardening of my tummy. But nope, nothing, just almost-like-real-but-false-contractions that are doing nothing to progress my body. Wonderful.
My blood pressure was high again. They checked my urine and were running some other lab cultures to check things out and find out what's going on with that. I've NEVER had high blood pressure with my pregnancies. This one sure is a stinker....maybe that name that means "fiery" is a good name for this baby. Either that or my body is just saying ENOUGH! Probably the latter one.
Other than that, I'll be back next week for my appointment. Stay tuned to see what 37 weeks, 4 days pregnant brings....
My blood pressure was high again. They checked my urine and were running some other lab cultures to check things out and find out what's going on with that. I've NEVER had high blood pressure with my pregnancies. This one sure is a stinker....maybe that name that means "fiery" is a good name for this baby. Either that or my body is just saying ENOUGH! Probably the latter one.
Other than that, I'll be back next week for my appointment. Stay tuned to see what 37 weeks, 4 days pregnant brings....
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
I'm like a penguin!
I decided today that I am like a penguin! I have the pregnancy wobble when I walk, but some days it seems so bad that I'm actually wobbling like a penguin does. I'm sure you can just picture this in your head.
You know you're looking really uncomfortably pregnant when the cart guy at Wal-Mart offers to put your groceries in your car for you and take the cart back for you. It was a very sweet guesture that I did very much appreciate. I really didn't feel like lifting that watermelon and kitty litter out of the cart and into the car. I had also just gotten a massage and didn't want to wreck my relaxed body. :)
Of course, he just had to make a comment about the watermelon looking just like my belly though. :)
You know you're looking really uncomfortably pregnant when the cart guy at Wal-Mart offers to put your groceries in your car for you and take the cart back for you. It was a very sweet guesture that I did very much appreciate. I really didn't feel like lifting that watermelon and kitty litter out of the cart and into the car. I had also just gotten a massage and didn't want to wreck my relaxed body. :)
Of course, he just had to make a comment about the watermelon looking just like my belly though. :)
Zoo trip
We went to the zoo on Friday. I had been promising the boys for about a month, if not more, that we would go the next nice day. Then it was the next time we go to dentist because the dentist is real close to the zoo. Then it was okay, we'll go by the end of June. I figured I really didn't want to be walking around the zoo in the heat 9 months preggo. Well, Friday, June 27th (just about the last day to go) we went. It was supposed to be 80-something and humid....lovely. I told the boys we would go first thing in the morning and we'd probably be done by the time it got real hot. Packed a lunch, snacks and drinks. In all honesty, I really wasn't looking forward to walking around the zoo. I'm so uncomfortable walking around the house. I didn't know how long I would make it. What kept me motivated was, obviously, my promise to the boys, but also how excited Isaac and Eli were for Logan to go see the animals. He has an animal book with all different kinds of animals. Isaac and Eli were teaching him all the different names of animals and the sounds. Logan was repeating everything they told him to and Isaac and Eli thought it was so funny. The night before we were going, Isaac said to me, "Mom, you know why I'm so excited to go to the zoo......it's just to see Logan's reaction to all the animals, I think he'll really like the zoo." I was thinking the same thing.
When Josh found out we were going, he wanted to know who was going to go with us. I said just us. He didn't really want me walking around the zoo with just me and the boys so he immediately called his mom to see if she could go. I thought that was very sweet of him. So Grandma Hart ended up going with us, which made the boys even more excited about the trip.
The boys had a good time. Logan enjoyed all the animals, but you should have seen his face light up when we rode the choo-choo train. He had the biggest smile on his face. He kept leaning out to see the engine and saying "choo-choo." I wish I could say I had taken a picture, but I didn't. I did bring my camera but had no energy to actually take a picture. I know I'll regret this.
It was a good day. I was literally pooped by the end of it. We stayed until about 2:15 so it was about 5 hours of walking. I came home and just laid down for the rest of the afternoon.
I also have to comment on my two oldest boys. They were truly gentlemen at the zoo. They knew how uncomfortable I was and how hard it is to do some things. They were always offering to push the stroller for me, hold open doors, help take care of Logan, hold his hand, no arguing. I really didn't have to do too much. I was so proud of them. Thank you, Isaac and Eli!!!!!
When Josh found out we were going, he wanted to know who was going to go with us. I said just us. He didn't really want me walking around the zoo with just me and the boys so he immediately called his mom to see if she could go. I thought that was very sweet of him. So Grandma Hart ended up going with us, which made the boys even more excited about the trip.
The boys had a good time. Logan enjoyed all the animals, but you should have seen his face light up when we rode the choo-choo train. He had the biggest smile on his face. He kept leaning out to see the engine and saying "choo-choo." I wish I could say I had taken a picture, but I didn't. I did bring my camera but had no energy to actually take a picture. I know I'll regret this.
It was a good day. I was literally pooped by the end of it. We stayed until about 2:15 so it was about 5 hours of walking. I came home and just laid down for the rest of the afternoon.
I also have to comment on my two oldest boys. They were truly gentlemen at the zoo. They knew how uncomfortable I was and how hard it is to do some things. They were always offering to push the stroller for me, hold open doors, help take care of Logan, hold his hand, no arguing. I really didn't have to do too much. I was so proud of them. Thank you, Isaac and Eli!!!!!
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