it's a girl. My little one kept crossing and uncrossing (her) legs so there were times when Pete (our ultrasound guy) said it could pass for a scrotum, though he doubted it. So I am getting another u/s on the 19th of July to confirm and get the picture. But for now it's 95% Maggie Rose. I must say, I was pretty shocked. I was sure it was a boy!! I actually thought I would have all boys.
Anyway, our little guy is getting a couple new teeth, and boy these have been the worst of the bunch. Will only sleep with us the past two nights and cries the second you put him in the crib! It makes for some restless sleep, but hopefully tonight will be better. It almost seems that he just likes the freeness of the bed -- I laid him down there before I laid down and he was perfectly fine, even without me laying down. So maybe transitioning to a toddler bed will be easy!
The O'Gs. No, not the Original Gangstas. But close.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
La You!
I know, I know. LOG, WTF is La You?
Well, this is how PJ, my happiness, the greatest part of my life, said LOVE YOU to me and John the other day -- Monday, June 14, 2010. That's right. It was only once, he had no idea what it meant, but it doesn't matter. My little guy said La You and it was seriously the greatest thing I've ever heard. He also gives kisses now, open mouth ones, but kisses nonetheless.
The unbelievable sense of love, pride, and happiness I get from being a mother is undescribable. There is nothing a smile, hug, or kiss from PJ can't cure. Everyday I am amazed at the things he has learned, the things he is determined to figure out, or the things he can do that are so seemless it's as if he knew how to do them all along. I love feeling his little hand on my face, or his head buried into my shoulder. I love when he walks around cracking up and laughing at whatever game we are playing. I love watching him sleep, I love stroking his back gently when I need to wake him up, and watching him stretch in his bed before he opens his eyes and gives me a big smile.
Some people say that those of us who think motherhood is great and don't admit that it's hard or not fun sometimes are just in denial. Yes motherhood is hard. It is hard everyday that I have to leave PJ at the sitter to go to work. It is hard when he is sick or hurt and I can't fix it. It is hard when I can't get anything done because PJ's having a clingy day. But all of the amazing wonderful and great things that I get from being a mother outweigh these so much. I am not in denial. Motherhood isn't everything I thought it would be. It's much, MUCH more.
Well, this is how PJ, my happiness, the greatest part of my life, said LOVE YOU to me and John the other day -- Monday, June 14, 2010. That's right. It was only once, he had no idea what it meant, but it doesn't matter. My little guy said La You and it was seriously the greatest thing I've ever heard. He also gives kisses now, open mouth ones, but kisses nonetheless.
The unbelievable sense of love, pride, and happiness I get from being a mother is undescribable. There is nothing a smile, hug, or kiss from PJ can't cure. Everyday I am amazed at the things he has learned, the things he is determined to figure out, or the things he can do that are so seemless it's as if he knew how to do them all along. I love feeling his little hand on my face, or his head buried into my shoulder. I love when he walks around cracking up and laughing at whatever game we are playing. I love watching him sleep, I love stroking his back gently when I need to wake him up, and watching him stretch in his bed before he opens his eyes and gives me a big smile.
Some people say that those of us who think motherhood is great and don't admit that it's hard or not fun sometimes are just in denial. Yes motherhood is hard. It is hard everyday that I have to leave PJ at the sitter to go to work. It is hard when he is sick or hurt and I can't fix it. It is hard when I can't get anything done because PJ's having a clingy day. But all of the amazing wonderful and great things that I get from being a mother outweigh these so much. I am not in denial. Motherhood isn't everything I thought it would be. It's much, MUCH more.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Blackhawks have won the Stanley Cup!!!
My happiness only had to wait for 14 months of his life before he saw a Chicago championship. Sure, he won't remember it, but still....
hopefully he'll have a Bears won to remember soon enough.
CONGRATULATIONS BLACKHAWKS!!!!
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
I got an award!
I feel like a huge loser with 9 blog followers (all of whom I PERSONALLY know) but my dear friend Her Momma (Finally Mom) nominated me for an award because I'm awesome...
Okay, it's because she feels sorry for me...
Okay, it's so I can get some more readers!! YAY!!
And now I have to tell you 10 things about myself. These are the rules, apparently. Then I have to pass the award on to other bloggers (in the meantime, actually FOLLOWING the bloggers since I am bitching about not having ENOUGH followers, God, I am such a hypocrite). Anyways, here goes.
1. I am missing part of my right kidney.
2. I have never had a one night stand.
3. I had sex in a bathroom at a bar after I had PJ. (With my husband, thank you very much).
4. I love FOOTBALL. Love it. I am a die hard Bears fan and am seriously concerned I will be in the hospital on a Sunday during a bears game when Twig #2 decides to show up.
5. I love chain restaurants.
6. Part of me died when our dog Neo died.
7. There is nothing in the world I want more than to be a SAHM.
8. I have one friend who has been in my life constantly, without any lapse since I was 16. I love her to pieces.
9. I don't like ice cream, reality tv, or give a rat's ass about Heidi and Spencer or whatever the fuck.
10. I love Conan O'Brien.
So there you have it. And here are my nominees!!
Mrs Patterson at Memos from a Working Mom
Catootes at Catootes - There are No Secrets
That's all I got right now because I am a blog slacker.
But please follow me, because I am pretty kick ass. And my son is fucking adorable.
Pictures!
I swear I am going to try and be better at this, but for now, here's a barrage of the latest!!
Climbing
PJ is a climber. He will climb anything. Furniture, chairs, shoes, toys, ANYTHING. His latest thing is to push the stepstool over to the chair, couch, etc., and climb up it so he can up on the chair or couch. Yesterday he used his drum to get on the glider. This is gonna be fun. He is so proud when he gets up there too. Just sits there like a big boy.
I love that he's more independent in the world of transportation. I hated when people would be all "Oh you'll hate when he starts walking and getting into everything." Um. STFU. Do you know how much EASIER it is to have a child that is mobile on his own? A child that can walk over to you, or come to you when you ask him to? This is wonderful! Plus it will be very helpful that he's independent when his little brother or sister (we're still leaning towards brother) comes to town.
I did the pee test. Boy was that 24 hours of annoying. But it's done, and I dropped off my pee in all its glory and got my blood taken and that's over. So the next annoying thing is the glucose test, in 6 weeks or so. But the next exciting thing is the ultrasound to find out once and for all if Twig has a twig.
I love that he's more independent in the world of transportation. I hated when people would be all "Oh you'll hate when he starts walking and getting into everything." Um. STFU. Do you know how much EASIER it is to have a child that is mobile on his own? A child that can walk over to you, or come to you when you ask him to? This is wonderful! Plus it will be very helpful that he's independent when his little brother or sister (we're still leaning towards brother) comes to town.
I did the pee test. Boy was that 24 hours of annoying. But it's done, and I dropped off my pee in all its glory and got my blood taken and that's over. So the next annoying thing is the glucose test, in 6 weeks or so. But the next exciting thing is the ultrasound to find out once and for all if Twig has a twig.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Walking is fun
Full fledged walking. Good times!! Of course, some crawling is mixed in, but we are a walker. I love it. I love that PJ can get where he needs to go without always having to be carried!! He was also very needy and wanting of mama this weekend, which is a little tiring, but also makes you feel like a million bucks.
My 20 week appointment went okay -- I have protein in my urine (again) which means i have to do a 24 hour urine test. What is that you ask? Let me tell you. I have to pee in a hat that goes into the toilet, then pour the pee into a jug that goes into the fridge. FOR 24 HOURS. Yup. Good times. Then I bring my jug o pee to the lab where they will take my blood and test it. Apparently, it's just so there's a baseline in case I end up having kidney issues later (and boy do I hope that doesn't happen since I've already BEEN there) but the doctor isn't concerned. Blood pressure is great and baby's hb sounds great. So that's all good stuff.
And....we find out if Twig has a twig on June 21. Very excited for that. Got our double stroller yesterday, which is a little surreal. In 4.5 months we'll have enough babies to fill that stroller.
My 20 week appointment went okay -- I have protein in my urine (again) which means i have to do a 24 hour urine test. What is that you ask? Let me tell you. I have to pee in a hat that goes into the toilet, then pour the pee into a jug that goes into the fridge. FOR 24 HOURS. Yup. Good times. Then I bring my jug o pee to the lab where they will take my blood and test it. Apparently, it's just so there's a baseline in case I end up having kidney issues later (and boy do I hope that doesn't happen since I've already BEEN there) but the doctor isn't concerned. Blood pressure is great and baby's hb sounds great. So that's all good stuff.
And....we find out if Twig has a twig on June 21. Very excited for that. Got our double stroller yesterday, which is a little surreal. In 4.5 months we'll have enough babies to fill that stroller.
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