Some pretty interesting happenings to report this time.
Maddie is slowly conquering the potty. One pee at a time. This past weekend, she used the potty in a store and a restaurant. Today, she used one in a doctor's office. We presented her with big girl underpants -- Elmo, Dora, overly pink and polka dots -- still, she only feels minimal remorse when she has accidents in them. We are still very proud of her and are working with her with the hope of changing diapers on only one child come September.
Maddie is slowly conquering the potty. One pee at a time. This past weekend, she used the potty in a store and a restaurant. Today, she used one in a doctor's office. We presented her with big girl underpants -- Elmo, Dora, overly pink and polka dots -- still, she only feels minimal remorse when she has accidents in them. We are still very proud of her and are working with her with the hope of changing diapers on only one child come September.
Frank's bug bite update. I'm sitting at my desk at work when I get an IM from Frank that says "Hey, I have Lyme disease. Yay!" No kidding. Blood test has confirmed it. So the good news is that the bite and surrounding area that has given him a lot of pain and worry lately will soon be no more. The bad news is he has to take some pretty powerful antibiotics that should make him equally miserable. Hopefully, there is no lasting joint damage. Serious stuff, those tick bites. Be very afraid...
As for me, I'm starting to have a sinking feeling. Too much preparation left and I'm really afraid I'm going to run out of time. I'm taking bets that the baby does not go full term. A bit stressful since I have projects at home and work that will take me through the end of August to finish. The pregancy dreams are becoming more disturbing. I had great, happy dreams when I carried Maddie so what gives?? Two nights ago, I dreamed I was on the Titanic. No kidding. And was separated from all my loves ones....and oh yeah, we were sinking!!! I am not making this up -- ask Frank!
Today we had a 31-week 3D/4D ultrasound. Since I'm older and this pregnancy has been so different, we decided to get one this time -- not covered by insurance of course. We also decided that maybe Maddie would like to see the ultrasound, too. We've been reading a Waiting for Baby book (by Annie Kubler) that has pictures of the Mommy having an ultrasound, so Maddie was as prepped as she was going to be.
After asking several times, "Where's the baby doctor?" we were ushered to the room and the hunt was on for an active fetus. This kid was having no part of it, though. He was sleeping and barely moved the entire time. He did entertain us with a few seconds of sucking his thumb. Frank was wrestling with Maddie, so the experience wasn't exactly riveting. But, the baby looks really healthy and has what are now known as the family features: huge cheeks.
As for me, I'm starting to have a sinking feeling. Too much preparation left and I'm really afraid I'm going to run out of time. I'm taking bets that the baby does not go full term. A bit stressful since I have projects at home and work that will take me through the end of August to finish. The pregancy dreams are becoming more disturbing. I had great, happy dreams when I carried Maddie so what gives?? Two nights ago, I dreamed I was on the Titanic. No kidding. And was separated from all my loves ones....and oh yeah, we were sinking!!! I am not making this up -- ask Frank!
Today we had a 31-week 3D/4D ultrasound. Since I'm older and this pregnancy has been so different, we decided to get one this time -- not covered by insurance of course. We also decided that maybe Maddie would like to see the ultrasound, too. We've been reading a Waiting for Baby book (by Annie Kubler) that has pictures of the Mommy having an ultrasound, so Maddie was as prepped as she was going to be.
After asking several times, "Where's the baby doctor?" we were ushered to the room and the hunt was on for an active fetus. This kid was having no part of it, though. He was sleeping and barely moved the entire time. He did entertain us with a few seconds of sucking his thumb. Frank was wrestling with Maddie, so the experience wasn't exactly riveting. But, the baby looks really healthy and has what are now known as the family features: huge cheeks.
Sucking his thumb:
Frank thinks the baby looks just like Maddie. We'll see. Final confirmation that this is indeed a boy...no mistaking that this time. Good to know. Also found out he is measuring larger than for his due date (not shocking to me at all). He is 4 lbs, 6 oz. and normal size for his gestation is 3 lbs, 3 oz. Hmmmm............His due date seems to be earlier also, but the tech said it's really too soon to tell if that will be the final date.
So much fun stuff. We love those cheeks around our house. Eli will run around and squeeze his own cheeks saying "Mr. Cheeks". Funny thing is that he even did it in the bathtub with his other cheeks!!
ReplyDeleteYou're going to love having a boy and Maddie will love being a big sister. Ignore the dreams, stay calm and just do what you can. Don't stress b/c we NEVER get it all done!! Don't the men have it so easy?!
Hopefully we'll get to see you guys again soon.
Yikes, Lyme disease! Hope the antibiotics do their magic. Baby Boy looks beautiful. Isn't technology grand these days? Good luck on the potty training. That's a big hurdle. Sounds like you are in a planning frenzy. Don't stress too much and do what you can. It will all work out.
ReplyDelete