Bad Days = Bad Nights

I am going to need tooth picks for my eyes by 3pm!

Lily Anne did not really have a good day yesterday or night!Yesterday, I took her to daycare and told her teacher that her lovey was in the bag washed and the clothes that she wore home on friday. She said okay.

***Lily Anne is very attached to her lovey...she needs it to sleep and feel secure.***

Anyway, Mich went to pick her up yesterday and Lily Anne was screaming! Mich tried to figure out what happened...she was biten by a kid...her nose has a boo boo on it... and she is crying. So her afternoon teacher said she did not do very well today with no lovey. Mich's eyes about popped.... He told them I brought it and told the morning teacher. Well short story they found it.

***Mich explained to her Am teacher again this morning about the lovey!***

Mich called me on my way home to let me know....so I was prepared for a extra whinning little girl. So my cranky baby was happy to see us last night and was quite a blabbling toddler...blabbling sounds after sounds....Then it came time for bed and the meltdown from the horrible day occurs.

Well, off to sleep .... 3:45am...Lily Anne decides it is a great time to wake up. I gave her 15 minutes...before I even moved. Normally if I hear something out of her it is her dreaming....or she wakes up screaming. I thought...you are just whimpering...then it turns into screams. So up I go. I sit int he rocking chair with...only to listen to her talk to me. Seriously Lily Anne mommy really wants to sleep right now...and we can talk in the AM. She finally settles down and falls back to sleep around 5am....I am wide awake and so is Olivia in my belly! this is just lovely and unfair!!!

5;30 I think I managed to close my eyes...unitl I hear "babe, you okay"....Mich was coming to check on us and see if we could swap. But I opted to snuggle my sleeping child for the moment. But at 6:30am I needed to start getting ready for the day of work. YUCK... and I am tired already!

I managed to sneak out of the recliner and leave Lily Anne sleeping in it. Should have taken a photo...but no way in heck was I going to wake her with the flash.

28 weeks..and some othe stuff

28 weeks and some days. 3rd trimester....how did time fly??? Finally Olivia decides to have growth spurt and make me look pregnant! Although, I am feeling very pregnant lately. I have had some major pain going on for the past week. I know it is Round Ligament...but seriously it hurts. I never had this stuff with Lily Anne and I am thankful. Olivia has been so active, rolling and kicking all day and night. I think she is going to give quite a run for my money.

I am really looking forward to meeting her more and more each day. I wonder how Lily Anne will adjust, how will Mich, the dog....wait or ME for that matter. Somedays I am freaking out about having two little ones, then others I am like this is going to be fun.

No survey this week...I have something better!!! 4d u/s photo!

We had such a great u/s yesterday. Olivia was active and awake. Plus she has finally made it to the vertex (head down) postion. Wohoo!!! We got some great photos and she looks a lot like her big sister. Oh and the big kicker...she sucks her thumb too! Wonderful...TWO thumb suckers.

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Lily Anne turned 19 mos this past Tuesday! She is getting to be such a ham. Potty Training has been a great success and Lily Anne is making huge progress with each day. I could not be mroe proud of her and all that she is accomplishing in such a short time.

Also, she is doing wonderful at the new daycare. She is finally walking into her class and barely crying. So I would say success here too!

I think all the change has helped her with her personality that is blooming on a daily basis. She learning new words and repeating more and more. I am constantly working on this with her and trying to get her to use her words.

27 weeks and Day #3

How Far Along: 27 weeks and some days

Size of baby: I think I read ... she should be around 2lbs

Total Weight Gain/Loss: as of this morning....9lbs

Maternity Clothes: pants yes, top some here and there.

Gender: Girl - Olivia Claire

Movement: wow....she is more active than Lily Anne was. I feel her all the time. Although strange I am only feeling movement below my belly button....nothing up top. I am wondering if she is still transverse.

Sleep: benadryl has been my best friend lately...with my running nose and watering eyes...not to mention it puts me to sleep.

Symptoms: OMG the HEEARTBURN!! Seriously I am really struggling with it lately. Somedays are better than others. But when it hits, I need to run to the nearest fire hydrant...because this has got to be doing some damage.

What I Miss: being heartburn free. I have so much more respect for those who suffer on a daily basis!

Best Moment of the week: I guess making it to 3rd tri.

What I am looking forward to: the 4D ultra sound next Wednesday...I am really excited to see what she looks like. Lily Anne's was pretty much right on!

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DAY #2 WRAP UP: I picked her up and she was a little more fussy than usual but she seemed to have a good day. She is definitely becoming aware of the potty thing. Because last night she had a uh-oh look and ran to the bathroom. It was a little late but it is progress on her learning the whole potty thing is about. I am proud!

Day #3: Mich says she walked to her classroom as she did yesterday. She cried just a little bit. Mich seemed to think she is getting better with it. I am going to give a good two weeks.

New Daycare

Day #1:

Mich and I tackled this hurdle together. Lily Anne woke up bright eyed and happy... I thought Oh boy! But we got to the center and Lily Anne was really calm and smiling. Lily Anne waved to some teachers in the front area. Off we went to her new classroom....Lily Anne just looked around and was like seriously?!?! After going over the rules and introduction....it was time to let go. It was hard becuase Lily Anne decided...okay now cry and bring out the big tears. We left the room quietly. My heart was a littl torn at the moment.

We had to sign some forms in the front office...but right before we left Mich walked down the hallway and sneaked a small peek at Lily Anne ...NOT crying anymore but staying close to a teacher.

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So after a full day and lot of activity and a Valentine's day party.....Lily Anne was happy to see daddy at the door to pick her up. The teachers said she did really good and sat on the potty several times and no tears. Lily Anne did keep her lovey attached to her hand all day...but as she becomes more comfortable she will let her lovey go.

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Day #2: Mich called and told me she did really well. She walked to her room and took off her jacket. Even put it in her cubby. She did cry when the teacher came to walk her to circle time. Hopefully this will continue to get better and better!

26 weeks...Lily Anne dr appt

How Far Along: 26 weeks 5 days

Size of baby: ??? I need to look that up.

Total Weight Gain/Loss: 8 lbs still

Maternity Clothes: pants yes, top some here and there.

Gender: Girl - Olivia Claire

Movement: All the time lately! I love feeling her move

Sleep: if I take a benadryl...I can sleep...but heartburn is kicking me in the butt!

Symptoms: DARN the HEARTBURN!! OMG, I thought it was bad with Lily Anne....this pregnancy I am dying 24 hours aday....that is with all the TUMs and Medication I can taek in a 24 hour period!

* I drank a huge glass of whole milk trying to make it go away last night...it did long enough for me to get to sleep!

Cravings: nothing lately...I am actually becoming scared to eat because my heartburn is bad.

What I Miss: not really sure...

Best Moment this week: Lily Anne peed in the potty.. I think be mistake but I will take it. Oh wait this is suppose to be about pregnancy....um... nothing is coming to mind...

What I am looking forward to: the 4D ultra sound on Feb 23rd! I can not wait to see how much she has grown and what she looks like....or who for that matter.

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Lily Anne Update!!!

It has been a stressful week with all the stuff going on... moving the house around to make room for the new nursery, dr appt's, and getting Lily Anne ready for a the big move in daycare.

So, lets see here...Lily Anne has been a super helper when it come moving furniture and stuff around the house to empty Olivia's future room. Now we just have to plan a day to paint it.

Lily Anne had her 18mo check up...she did awesome. She is 33.5in tall and weighs 23lbs! Tall and skinny. We talked about potty training and was told we could try it now or wait. We are deciding to go with the 'lets try"...Lily Anne is pullign her pants down and saying dirty to me all the time. So, i think she is getting ready. Pulling out the potty she got for Christmas.

Yeah, the daycare.....We are moving Lily Anne to a new location same Center...but different location. It has put me in a high anxiety related state....I am constantly questionly if it is right. I know in the long run it will be the best...but it first few days of screams that is going to have me saying why I am doing this again!?!?

I love her current center and know I will love her new one....but I am excited that her new classroom will help with the potty training...(at I am crossing my fingers). She moves to the toddler A! no baby classrooms any more.... Lily Anne will be doing and learning so many new things and hopefully her word out put will increase.

Alright til Monday...the big switch day!!

25 weeks

How far along: 25 Weeks 3 days

Total weight gain: 8lbs

How much does baby weigh: not sure...

Maternity clothes: yes 100% bottoms. A few tops...especially for length

Symptoms: none....I am hoping it stays that way!

Cravings: OJ, Fruit and anything sweet. The sweet is non-stop...although I am doing good 90% of the time to say NO! ( no change!)

Sleep: horrible: I am stuck with a another darn cold!

Movement: Lots! the baby is quite a mover!!!

Belly button in or out: Innie.

What I miss: Happy hour....a glass of wine with dinner....

What I'm looking forward to: making it through this month!

Milestone: making it past the v-day!!!

18 months....and the attack of the FLU!

Lily Anne turned 18 months this past Saturday. Time truly does not stand still. Nana and Grandpa came to visit and play. Then Sunday Mom and Dad got to enjoy a night off while Nana babysat. Mich and I went to see The Blue Man Group at the Fox. It was a completely awesome show. However, we came home to a sick toddler.

After a day of high fevers and no sleep I took Lily Anne to the DR. Lovely we got a confirmed case of FLU! YUCK!!! (And yes, we ALL got the vaccine!) So this week was filled with lots of snuggles and love for Lily Anne.

23 Weeks

How far along: 23 weeks 2 days

Total weight gain: I think 8lbs....

How much does baby weigh: "Your baby is about eight and a half inches long and weighs one and a half pounds, gaining steadily at a rate of six ounces per week. " (http://www.whattoexpect.com/)

Maternity clothes: yes 100% bottoms. A few tops...especially for length

Cravings: OJ, grapfruit, Chocolate

Sleep: Sleep is going really good in our house. However, here lately Olivia is definitely making it very clear that she does not like mom sleeping on her stomach or back! (which seems to be the most comforting for me!)

Movement: it is a daily and nightly battel with her. She is all over the place....boxing ring or soccer field....

Belly button in or out: Innie!

What I miss: Happy hour....a glass of wine with dinner....ability just to get up and go! Not having to pee every five minutes....what happened to the 2nd tri relief from that symptom?

What I'm looking forward to: the Blue Man Gropu concert on Sunday night, Monday off from work...but not from removing furniture from one room and shifting things around the house.

Milestone: I am further a long than I have weeks to go!

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sneek peek at what is to come in the nursery.....Olivia's wall letters!

Thanks to Nancy at Simplymade! She painted and is mailing these out today...I am so excited! Things are coming together nicely! Now, if I could get busy on the rest of the room!

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Now, on the serious side....if you are not a follower of Kelle Hampton's Blog... take moment and check it out. Her amazing family and story is so captivating! I have enjoyed reading her journey through life, motherhood, and enjoying each post and reminding me to live each day to the fullest. The smallest details do count.

Nella is turing one and they are trying pay it foward. Giving a moment of happiness for a lifetime of giving to each child! "it begins with awareness"

Cute Smiles and Baby Kickboxing!

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Yeah that is what is going on inside!!!!

It is fight to see who can win....and generally she does by me getting up and moving to make room or whatever she wants. The wakeup call I received last night (let me rephrase...in the wee morning hours) at 3:15am from the inside was not cool! It took me nearly a hour to get back to sleep only to have the alarm go off at 6:30am. I saying hands down that is insane!

Olivia: your sister did not beat mommy from the inside and the same rule will apply to you too!

About a hour after I posted yesterday....the baby store called to tell me that Olivia's furniture was in!! WTH???? your said it would 6-12 weeks....I was banking on that time. Not coming in 3 weeks after I ordered! Causing a mini freakout moment....Olivia's nursery is a still 100% in use guest bedroom! Nothing done...NOTHING!!!

Roundup and 21 weeks

Lily Anne and her 4 wheeler! She loves to ride on it....generally zooming away from me. Man she stole all my energy. But I love that is becoming so independent and waiting to become a little girl.

Yes even enough hair to put a bow in it....FINALLY!!!! I love my little red head!

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21 Weeks.....

So here we are at 21 weeks 4 days....

So we finally decided a name for Baby #2. Olivia Claire We could not agree on a lot of names...but this one we both fell in love with and now are ready to say she officially has a name!

There is so much to do in the next 18 weeks and a few days... We have not started on anything in the house to make room for another baby. I have ordered her baby bedding...and went today at lunch to pick up a few paint samples.

We placed the order for the furniture....that is suppose to be here in 6-12 weeks...so between now and then we have to empty a room and shuffle that stuff to other places in the house. Seems so simple in writing....but darn!