Wait…we’re having another baby?!

As the days draw nearer to the due date, I realize it’s been a while since I’ve posted anything about my pregnancy.

It’s going pretty good. The OB I see will only do one ultrasound (between 17-20 weeks) unless there are potential issues. Granted I probably could have asked for another one because of how things went with Justin but this time I have enjoyed just going with the flow. I have had a pretty uneventful pregnancy which has been nice. My belly is pretty darn large (see below) and gets in the way frequently when trying to pick up a child, bend over or when my children are pulling at my legs. The later is done quite frequently! And, when said child is trying to get my attention, my stomach keeps me from seeing them. I have to bend over to check out their faces. Fun stuff overall.

So here are some pics of me with my boys and just me at 37 1/2 weeks. How much longer will we wait for this baby to get here?! Only the good Lord knows!

See Brian’s beard? This started out as sort of a joke. See, I’ve practiced the “Bradley” method of childbirth. If you check out the suggested companion book, “Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way” was originally written in the late 1970’s. Let’s just say the photos haven’t been updated. We found that it was appropriate (in a comical way) for Brian to grow out his facial hair via a beard or mustache in order to follow along with the book. Here he is with the beard:

So yesterday I thought I was in labor, the real deal…it dissipated within a few hours but it sure did kick us into get ready mode! Brian shaved the beard in preparation because we thought we’d have a baby the next day. And he didn’t want a bunch of pictures with him bearing a huge beard. False alarm!

On another note, Justin did WONDERFUL with getting tubes yesterday. We may be reading into things more than normal but Brian and I both think he hears better. Only time will tell! Perhaps this is why I started having contractions? Although I had pure faith that everything was going to be fine, I’m sure I was stressed a little about my baby being sedated and having surgery. Glad it’s over!

July….Part 3

Since the Fourth of July fell the middle of the week, we headed to Grandy and Memama’s house the weekend before the 4th.

Troy LOVES the beach. Loves it….and would spend all day there if he could. He’ll randomly ask to go to the beach at the oddest times. Justin enjoyed eating the sand this time. Taking after his brother…

 

Yummy sand!

Both boys had a taste of their first ride on the carousel. To say they LOVED it would be an understatement.

Justin had his first trip to Baytowne. Troy was in awe of the zip line and thought he could ride it. Uh…maybe in a few years.

We also cooked crabs! This is one of my favorite things to eat after going to the beach. Something my family did each year during our trips to Gulf Shores. Although Brian lived on the coast growing up, I’m the one who taught him how to cook these yummy critters. So good! I had to convince Troy (again) that they aren’t spiders. The child has a slight obsession with spiders and spider webs. Don’t let him in your house if you have any…unless you want him to find them for you!

July continued….Part 1

As the unknown “day” approaches, I realized I need to get caught up on old pictures!

I’m going to recap (for the two people in my family who actually look at this blog) what we’ve been doing over the last month (and almost month and a half).

My sister Mary came to see us and brought her kiddos. It’s sufficient enough to say that Colt and Troy, at 4 months apart, play and fight like twins. Justin and Addie play like babies who don’t care (yet). The two of them are less than 9 months apart so I imagine they’ll fight one day when they care who plays with what toys. The boys and Addie played a good bit at home, rode the gator, colored and went swimming.

They look so sweet and innocent here, don’t they?!

And swimming…..think someone is shopping from Shrimp and Grits Kids?!

These two had the best time together. 2nd pic- hilarious!

 

Little J got sleepy…………………and my belly has overcome being able to see my child pulling at my legs!

July?

Happy 4th of July and the whole darn month of July!

More coming later…..mama is tired (and still pregnant)!

Oh, and thanks to brownpaperpackages for the flag idea – super easy and cute.

The Zoo! The Zoo! June 2012

A very last minute decision and we were off to the zoo. On the way there, Troy told me that I would see the tiger, his daddy would see the rhino and he would see the farmer. Um…how many farmers are there at the zoo? Anyway, I figured we would work that out when we got there. We walked through the ENTIRE zoo – a first time thing for us (post children). Troy had a blast, Justin was as happy as could be and KK came to see us!

KK has been helping me get the boys’ rooms ready (more on that another day) and while her plan was to finish the painting on the beds, our plans to go to the zoo got her off the hook and over to the zoo (it’s less than 10 minutes from her house). Troy and Justin love their KK! So glad she came…and she brought some fun clothes to boot!

Troy was obsessed with seeing a Rhino. What the hey? Then, once he saw one, he was less than thrilled. The train passed about the same time and he had a new obsession. Our goal was to see the tiger and then get on the train. He could hardly wait to see the tiger and get on the way to the train! He’s a VERY active and on-the-go boy! Always several steps ahead of us so we have to constantly call him back to get closer to us. I realize that we need to be better about making him stay close. On a side note, my mother said I was the same way….no wonder I got lost in Disney World! What are we going to do?!?!

With the flamingos and my (almost) 28 week belly – looks more like 40 weeks! Ha!!! Surely I’m having a huge baby, right?!

KK with Justin……and Troy.

Checking out the elephants. Relaxin’ in the stroller.

Before and after lunch, Troy got on the stage and “performed”. Literally, he got on the stage, started stomping one foot, pretended he had a microphone and was singing. Then he began announcing, “wadies and gentewmen, here comes the big kitty cat”! Where did he come up with this?

And Justin watched and danced ~~

We be swangin’!

Our neighborhood has a pretty nice park for kids about a mile and a half from our home. Gave Brian a little while to get some yard work done and I took the kids to the park!

So I took these few photos….and left my camera! Didn’t realize it until I received an email from our neighborhood saying they found my camera. Luckily I had not erased my memory card and there was something with my name on it. In any event, I checked the card tonight and there were a few funny photos taken by and of some teenage boys. Since I don’t know them, I won’t post them. But, let’s just say they were funny.

And I’m grateful that my camera has been recovered! While it would be nice to get a new one, it isn’t a reason to file an insurance claim right now, right?!

I made these dino t-shirt transfer shirts with the silhouette. Aren’t they cute!

Justin LOVES the swing!

Precious J

Justin is a special little boy….especially when he doesn’t want to take a nap. These days, he’s trying to drop one nap. If he misses one in the morning, he does great in the afternoon. On the other hand, if he naps in the morning, he won’t nap in the afternoon. One afternoon last weekend, I was lucky enough to spend some quality time with this sweet child.

He stood, bobbled his head (like he was dancing), laughed…and just plain enjoyed being outside with me.

Not much hair but it’s growing a little bit.

He had a blast playing with pine straw….moving it from the flower bed onto the concrete, then back, then back again.

His toes…the right one still crosses over a bit. But flattens out somewhat when he stands. Wonder if it will flatten out entirely?

Watermelon!

Summers as a child for me consisted of swimming, sun and watermelon. My wish is for my kids to experience the same thing. Justin tried watermelon for the first time….and loved it!

….and baby Blaine may have loved it, too

Deliciousness….