Cards by Karen and Baby Bown

Jesse's Mickey Quilt

2012-01-24T19:59:00.000-05:00

Jesse's Mickey Quilt is finally finished. It was a labor of love, but I enjoyed ever painstaking minute of it. I truly felt many times over that mom was with me every step of the way making sure her grandson had the best bed quilt I could make. Thanks mom for helping me through this project!

Here's Jesse in bed with his quilt!

New level of geekiness

2012-01-21T11:49:00.000-05:00

I think my hubby may have gone to a new level of geekiness!

When I got home this morning he shows me something he wants to get from "Think Geek". I'm always slightly afraid of what he wants to get from this site. :)

http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/gear/e9b8/?srp=52

Like I said new level of geekiness!

Balls?

2012-01-21T11:46:00.002-05:00

Zoey was crying and I was trying to eat my lunch and Chuck was making his lunch so I say "Jesse go get your balls and play catch with Zoey". Chuck starts laughing and Jesse replies "But mommy I don't have any balls!" Chuck replies with "get use to it Jesse, it's like your married!" I then proceeded to spank Chuck. LOL! Just another wonderful day in the Bown household!

Oh what fun it is to scrapbook!

2011-12-27T14:07:00.000-05:00

Another two scrapbook pages completed this afternoon! I'm loving this!

Our Family - Christmas Page

2011-12-26T22:21:00.000-05:00

This evening I made a family Christmas scrapbook page that is 12 x 24 in size.I combined Digital Scrapbooking Challenges DGC04, FDC05, DGC06, and DGC09 in this one page.

DGC04 had me using at least 4 fonts on the page. I have used five fonts.
DGC05 had me modifying the effects on a picture to make it look like a sketched pencil picture.
DGC06 is to created a 12 x 24 page with a picture in the center of the page.
DGC09 has me putting multiple pictures on the same page (as many holiday pictures as you can). I was going for a hallway feel with picture on the wall. I think I got that going for a Victorian look.

Relaxin' with scrappin'

2011-12-26T19:48:00.000-05:00

I've gotten to do some scrapbooking today and it has been wonderful!

Here are a few pages I have completed today...I try to do a similar page for the left and right side so when I get them printed in a book the pages will match.

My goal here is to get all the Christmas pictures scrapped....plus doing some digi scrappin' challenges. Hope you enjoyed them!

Pictures added

2011-12-26T12:37:00.000-05:00

I added two links to the Pictures list to the right!

Zoey's 2011 Christmas List

2011-11-22T19:28:00.000-05:00

* Shirts Size 2T
* Pants Size 2 T
* 1 Piece Footed Winter PJs - Size 2T and 3T
* Toys R Us Wish List 31206200
* Toys for 2 y/o

Please no dolls, Zoey is not into them yet.

Jesse's 2011 Christmas List

2011-11-22T19:24:00.002-05:00

* Shirts/Sweaters size 5
* Jeans Size 5
* PJs 2 pc size 7
* Crazy socks size 11
* Toys R us Wish List 31174917

Jesse's 4 year well visit

2011-11-16T08:10:00.002-05:00

Jesse did great at his well visit yesterday. He is 37 lbs and 41 inches tall. He did get 4 shots but didn't even flinch. When it was all over he said "mommy, that last one hurt." but still no flinch, no cry, no nothing. He then said "mommy, I think I need a sticker" in a very pathetic voice. All they had were Christmas stickers so he is proudly wearing a Santa's workshop sticker. :)

Christmas Cards of the past

2011-11-08T19:49:00.000-05:00

Christmas 2008

C is the next letter.....

2011-11-03T19:12:00.000-04:00

Jesse has been very into spelling lately so tonight as we are going through his Mickey Mouse picture find book I ask him how to spell "bath"......he had just saw the "bird bath" picture.

He looks at me and says "it starts with ba ba b". I reply "yes, now what comes next". He quickly says "c".

"No, that's not right Jesse, try again." Jesse says "yes it does mommy, a b c, c comes after b".

Cleanse

2011-11-02T07:52:00.000-04:00

So I am trying a seven day cleanse to get myself back on track. I have been feeling quite crappy lately (no pun intended) and am really hoping this cleanse will be what I need to feel a bit better and get back on track.

Some much needed rest would be good too! Here's to hoping I get some rest the remainder of this week and this weekend.

Frustrated

2011-09-11T08:56:00.001-04:00

I'm feeling quite frustrated today! I feel like no matter how hard I try or how good I am I can't loose this weight. This morning I will be planning my week on the WWs site in hopes of staying on track and losing something next week. My goal was 5 lbs in two weeks and well I'm not sure I am going to make that goal.

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Teeth!

2011-08-18T21:24:00.002-04:00

We have teeth!

Zoey is getting teeth.....she's had the bottom two for a while now and in the last two days she has cut her first two top teeth!

You can already see several more coming in on the top.

Yo Ho Yo Ho A Pirate's Life for Me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2011-08-15T19:52:00.000-04:00

I had a great time today creating to new scrapbook pages of Jesse and Zoey!

I managed (hopefully) to get three scrapbooking challenges into both pages.

Splitcoaststampers.com scrapbooking challenges:

Two more,,,,,can you believe it?

2011-08-06T14:52:00.000-04:00

Can you believe I got two more pages done today? I am amazed!

Scrappin' - I finally got to do some pages

2011-08-05T20:59:00.000-04:00

I finally got to do some digital scrapbook pages of Zoey! YEAH!

My Little Fusspot

2011-07-23T14:42:00.001-04:00

Zoey is doing some serious teething today and she has been miserable!

Luckily grandmom is coming over to babysit shortly so Daddy and I can get a break.

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One proud momma!

2011-07-05T20:40:00.000-04:00

I took Jesse and Zoey to the Galloway 4th of July parade yesterday and Jesse made it in the paper! I am one proud mommy!

Jesse Bown, 3, of Galloway Township, waves his flag, Monday July 4, 2011, during the Galloway Township Independence Day Parade in the Smithville section of the township.

" I don't know...."

2011-07-05T20:37:00.002-04:00

I told Zoey "NO" this evening and she gave me this look like "but I want to" and I looked at Chuck and said "is that the look I give when I want to do something?" and he replies "I don't know I'm looking at your boobs!"

LMAO! Should I expect anything less from my hubby!

Sick little baby girl

2011-05-23T08:21:00.000-04:00

I kept Zoey Lynn home from school today. She is either having a really bad teething day or she has an ear infection. I noticed she wasn't feeling well on Friday but it has gotten progressively worse over the weekend and now she has a god awful cough that you can tell is really hurting her. As soon as the pediatrician's office opens I'm going to try to get her in there.

Right now she is sleeping peacefully, first nap of the day! :)

Embarrassed Target Employee

2011-05-23T08:14:00.002-04:00

I have the sweetest little boy...the bottom of the box a target employee was carrying came open and all the contents fell out. Jesse says, extremely loud, "oh no are you ok?" The young guy smiled embarrassingly and says "yes"...then jesse began helping him pick up the merchandise and put it back in the box.

healthy eating or sabotage.....

2011-05-19T19:59:00.002-04:00

I did horrible on my eating this evening for dinner. But did great the rest of the day. Need to focus for tomorrow! We have a department meeting at a local bar & grill so I don't know how difficult it is going to be for lunch. I'm hoping they have their menu online so I can pick something out ahead of time.

I doing great with my challenges. I have been to the gym three times this week so far (working out with the trainer each time plus cardio afterwards). I have also managed to do my 100 pushups and 100 situps each day!

Tomorrow is another day with the trainer (last day for the week). I am going to try to get to the gym on Saturday during the kids nap time. Crossing fingers my oldest actually takes a nap or no gym for me.

Where have I been?

2011-05-16T13:02:00.000-04:00

So I guess some folks may be wondering where I have been.....well I've been right here just so busy with family and work, just life. Sometimes I forget to post...... =(

We just got back from a wondering and extremely relaxing vacation to NC and TN. I have posted tons of pictures on FB (link provided to the right "Vacation 2011").

Little Miss Zoey is sitting pretty, has her first two teeth, and is crawling backwards! She also just started pulling herself up on furniture (to her knees and a few times to her feet). When she pulls herself up to her feet she gets so excited!

Jesse is Jesse, excitable as ever and NEVER stops talking! I haven't figured out if he loves listening to his own voice or just knows that it annoys Chuck and I that there is NEVER any quiet in the house! LOL!.

I took the day off today knowing that I would have the whole house to myself! The kids are at school and Chuck is at work. I haven't done much but hang out and relax. It has been fabulous!

Valentine's Pictures

2011-02-03T20:02:00.002-05:00

Chuck and I took Jesse and Zoey for pictures this past Sunday. We got pictures of both of them for Valentine's Day and an update on Zoey:

See the link under "pictures" ======> over here ======>

PP HELL - 11/21/10 just forgot to post it. lol!

2011-01-27T15:57:00.001-05:00

We spent FIVE hours at your studio yesterday! FIVE HOURS! That is ridiculous!

I made an appointment at my local PP (Hamilton Mall, NJ) a week ago (11/12) for my family holiday pictures to be taken on Nov 20th at 10:50 AM with Colleen (wonderful photographer, she always does a fabulous job). When we arrived at 10:30 it was a ZOO in the studio, people were standing everywhere. We were not taken for our pictures until an hour after our appointment (this is unacceptable). My 3 y/o son was not happy, he was hungry and pretty miserable. Not to mention my husband, mother-in-law, and myself were miserable as well. I felt horribly rushed (not from the photographer but from all the people waiting). We didn't get all the pictures taken we wanted (again because we felt rushed be/c of all the folks waiting).

After our pictures were taken we were told to come back to view them instead of the 5 minute wait we normally have to view pictures. When we came back to view the pictures the place had even more people standing around. Several of the associates were obviously overwhelmed and didn't know what to do. We finally got to view our pictures. I was disappointed that there weren't more of the whole family to choose from (2 pictures). I should be able to see ALL of the pictures that were taken. Not a select (15 - 25) pictures that someone else decides would be a good picture. They don't know what I am going to like or dislike. My mother-in-law and myself did enjoy picking out pictures of which we purchased the $300 holiday package.

Then we were told to come back in 15 minutes to pick up all the prints, postcards, and CD. So we went to see Santa and 15 minutes later we were back. Again the place is packed, associates are beyond overwhelmed, so hot everyone was red face, and you could barely get to the front desk. FINALLY, I got to talk to someone who said "just a few more minutes". By the time I was told "just a few more minutes" another 10 times and several people raising their voices and storming out I was told that the printer was jammed. A while later I was told that my pictures were printing.

Over and over I was told my pictures were printing, or there was a problem with the printer, or "just 10 more minutes". Finally I said I am tired of waiting, I have been here almost 5 hours. I started timing each associate who told me a time frame, and at 3:38 PM I was given all of my pictures.

I understand that a jammed printer or an issue with lines printing over the images is out of the associate's control and I have no problem with that. HOWEVER, what I don't understand is this:
(1) WHY, WHY, WHY were so many people booked at the same time. Or were walk-ins taken when people had appointments? walk-ins should have been given appointments to come back later or another day. Regardless of the reason, this is unacceptable! I made my appointment and it should have been kept. Waiting an hour is unacceptable.
(2) If the printer jammed why wasn't I told immediately since that is what I was waiting for.
(3) Why didn't someone offer to mail me my pictures?
(4) Why didn't someone offer to have me come back the next day or later that day to pick up the pictures? They could have called me when my pictures printed.

I have been going to the same PP studio for 3 years. And your quality of pictures is ALWAYS top notch! The prices are getting better, coupons are good, but seem to be scarce these days. BUT the CUSTOMER SERVICE is hit or miss. Common courtesy is what most people want. Don't make me wait five hours for something that should have taken an hour, 90 minutes tops!

Pictures posted!!!!!!!!!!!!

2011-01-20T10:04:00.000-05:00

Extra Extra read all about it!

I have posted a bunch of pictures to FB today which can be seen via the links to the right:

Picture updates include:

Christmas
Zoey's 1st Year

Jesse's 3rd Year
Jesse's 4th Year

Jesse and Daddy making snow!

2011-01-20T09:34:00.000-05:00

Kristina and Steven gave Jesse a kit to make snow.....it was a lot of fun making it but afterwards it was a disaster to clean up. Jesse LOVED it!

Videos of Zoey

2011-01-20T09:25:00.000-05:00

I know I've been lax is posting things lately. Life is just getting away from me. But here are some videos I took of Zoey.

First Bath

Cooing (sp?)

Jumperoo

Play Gym

More recent Jumperoo

WW, Eggface, and SF Torani

2010-12-05T12:47:00.000-05:00

Well once again I find myself in a weight loss rut! :(

I'm hoping that joining Weight Watchers again and continuing to follow Eggface recipes will help me gain much needed success to my weight loss goals. Shelly (Eggface) currently has a raffle going to receive some new flavors of sugar Free syrup from Torani. I LOVE these syrups. They are so good with so many things! I am completely hooked on pumpkin!

Here's to much success!

A day for Jesse and I ...just the two of us

2010-11-11T20:47:00.000-05:00

As my first day of work with Metron approaches (now that maternity leave is over) I decided to spend a full day with just Jesse and I. And since his birthday is this Saturday I thought today was as good a day as any.

We started out with Jesse acting like a baby wanting me to dress him this morning. And I thought "Oh boy, it's gonna be a long day!" After we dropped Zoey off at daycare Jesse and I headed back home to have breakfast. We made me a protein shake (and I do mean "we"). Jesse likes to help me make a protein shake every morning. He helps pour everything into the blender and then he pushes the buttons.

After breakfast we went into the basement and played with his toys. Well Jesse played and I started sorting his toys to weed out the broken ones and the ones he doesn't play with any more (we're donating them to daycare).

Then it was time to head out shopping! We stopped first at Party City for his birthday balloons. Now I thought he was going to get the Lightning McQueen balloon or the Buzz/Woody balloon but to my surprise he asked for the giant Mickey Mouse (head only) balloon. No matter what new movie comes out and how much he likes it he still LOVES Mickey Mouse the most! =) Then Jesse asked for 3 red balloons. He had to have three of them! LOL! While we were waiting for the balloons Jesse said he needed party hats for his pizza party at school (tomorrow). So of course he said it in such a cute way that I caved and bought them.

Look at those balloons! He picked them all out!

Earlier in the week Jesse received a card from Geoffrey (Toys R us Giraffe) with a gift card for $3.00. So off to Toys R Us we went for him to spend his $3. He was quite sure that he was NOT going to sit in the shopping cart, so I let him walk through the store looking at everything. After he played with a few toys in one aisle he would say (tapping his pointer finger on his cheek) "now which way should be go? I know mommy, let's go this way". And off he would go to the next aisle. He settled on an airplane that can also be used int he tub. At no surprise I needed to chip in an extra $5.

Now we were off to the mall to get his birthday pictures taken. So here I am walking into the mall with Jesse in the stroller, the birthday balloons, his "Zippy Scooter" (toy story scooter we gave him early for his birthday), a bag of snacks and spare clothes. And of course it was a bit windy and the balloons kept hitting me in the head. LOL!

Trying to take a toddler to the bathroom with all of that was quite an ordeal, but we made it with no incidents.

Since we arrived at the mall early and nothing else to do but walk around Jesse directed us to the Build a Bear shop. Where he got a sticker that looked like an award/winning ribbon (with ribbons hanging off of it). The lady wrote his name on it and that it was his 3rd birthday. He made a bear, picked out the clothes, and dressed it himself (with a little help from mommy). The bear's name is Jay!

Jesse and Jay

As we were walking out of Build a Bear there were several people setting up the Santa Clause area behind the elevator. Jesse spotted an older gentlemen that resembled Santa. Jesse is just staring at him trying to figure it out, the man noticed what Jesse was doing and smiled at him. Jesse says "Look mommy! It's Santa Claus!" I giggled a bit and said "yes Jesse it is, he's always watching you need to be a good boy". Jesse says "Yes mommy!" and then yells over to the gentleman "Hi Santa, Hi!" And so they traded many waves and smiles before Jesse finally turned around to watch where he was going.

Then it was off to Picture People for his birthday pictures. Thanks so much to Colleen for making this the best experience at Picture People I have ever had! Jesse adores Colleen and she can always get him to smile. We had a great time!

Jesse's birthday present.

By the time we made it out of Picture People it was definitely lunch time. Jesse rode his "Zippy Scooter" through the mall while I pushed the stroller with all the stuff. And we headed to the van so we could go to Jesse's favorite restaurant, The Olive Garden. "Pasta with Brown" is what Jesse told the waitress he wanted for "dinner". She looked at me with the most puzzled look on her face. I laughed and said "He would like Spaghetti with red sauce for lunch.". LOL! Jesse ate every last noodle on his plate and then asked for cake. So cake we had, chocolate cake of course! He ate about 90% of that slice of cake!

When we made it home and I was unbuckling him from the car seat, Jesse looks at me, hugs his new bear and says "mommy, i'm really tired, i want to take a nap.". Was that music to my ears or what! Because by this point I was completely exhausted! Jesse slept from 2 - 4 and I relaxed on the couch.

Just as Chuck and Zoey arrived home Jesse and I were going outside so he could ride his scooter and tricycle.

After dinner the whole family went down into the basement to clean out Jesse's toys.

No weight loss but gained strength!

2010-11-05T08:37:00.001-04:00

So my weigh in this morning didn't show a weight loss which is expected with having just started a workout routine. I am at the end of my 2nd week of working out every morning and I have definitely built back up muscle and strength. Which in my book is a major PLUS. I was actually able to do push ups this morning witho...ut struggling! Girls push ups but still that is good!

Christmas Shopping

2010-11-02T09:55:00.000-04:00

I LOVE doing the Christmas Shopping! Of course I LOVE doing it from the comfort of my home! Toys R us has a huge sale going on now through November 24th. I will probably have all the Christmas shopping done today maybe by tomorrow except for a few things. How nice is that? SWEET!

Zoey's 2010 Christmas List

2010-11-01T13:59:00.003-04:00

Money for College

Clothes

Footed winter pajamas one piece (size 6 months)
Winter clothes (6 months)

Toys

6 -9 months developmental toys
Plush toys

Gift Cards

Picture People
Target
Babies R Us

Jesse's 2010 Christmas List

2010-11-01T13:55:00.007-04:00

Money for College

Clothes

Pajamas, 2-piece size 4T (Disney Store brand size 5T)
White T-Shirts, long or short sleeve
Sweatshirts (Size 3T, if it looks like it is cut small get a 4T)
Shirts, long sleeve (Size 3T, if it looks like it is cut small get a 4T)

Toys
~~Leapfrog Tag Jr Carrying Case~~
~~Leapfrog Tag Jr Books (25% off at Toys R us through Nov 24)~~

~~Mr Brown Can Moo! Can you?~~
~~How Do Dinosaurs Play with their friends?~~

~~Leapfrog Leapster Explorer Games (25% off at Toys R us through Nov 24)~~

~~Disney-Pixar Toy Story 3~~

GeoTracks (Jesse HAS Timbertown Railroad and Fire Station)

Fisher-Price GeoTrax Pixar Cars Remote Control Vehicle - Mater
Extra Track pieces
Any Disney Cars for Geo Tracks
Any Toy Story for Geo Tracks

Books
Coloring Books
Puzzles
Matchbox or Hot Wheels
Car holder boxes for matchbox/hotwheels (Jesse HAS the Disney CARS one)
Fishing Poles (play kind, NOT a real one)

Characters Jesse likes: Disney Cars, Toy Story (Woody and Buzz), Mickey Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck, Minnie Mouse, Daisy Duck

Gift Cards

Picture People
Target
Toys R Us

Getting up at 5 AM

2010-11-01T09:39:00.000-04:00

So getting up at 5 AM Monday through Friday isn't that bad! I've done very well with it. Saturday and Sunday I took a break and was able to get right back up this morning. Not too shabby!

I looked at the scale over the weekend and I didn't gain or lose anything but that is ok! Especially since it was my first week back to doing a real workout. NOW, if I don't lose anything on my next weigh in I might (who am I kidding I WILL) be upset.

I am 24 lbs down since having Zoey and I would like to be 30 lbs down before going back to work on the 15th. I know I can do it, unfortunately the will power to stay away from the Halloween candy isn't going well. Luckily Chuck took most of the chocolate out of the basket and their isn't much left that I like. So that will definitely help.

If I can lose 2 lbs a week (which is ideal) I will be down a total of 40 lbs 9since having Zoey) by December 31st. WOULDN'T that be AWESOME! So that is my goal, to lose 2 lbs a week.

I am going to set up my boxing WiiFit game tonight so it is ready to go for 5 AM tomorrow morning. If I change up my workout every morning it will keep me more interested. This morning I did three workouts from About.com. Two are postpartum workouts and the third was a strength training workout.

Here is the goal for the workouts this week:
Monday: About.com postpartum and strength training workouts
Tuesday: World's Gym Boxing on WiiFit
Wednesday: About.com strength training workouts (beginners and one intermediate)
Thursday: Reebok's stability ball workout (40 minutes)
Friday: About.com postpartum and strength training workouts

Each of these workouts takes approximately 30 - 40 minutes.

Saturday and Sunday I will take off to give my body a chance to recuperate from the week's events. God knows I will have tons of other household chores and such to do that will give me plenty of exercise on the weekend.

Happy weight loss goals to everyone that is trying!

Early birthday present

2010-11-01T09:04:00.001-04:00

Chuck and I decided to give Jesse one of his birthday presents early since the weather has been nice.

When Jesse came home from school (a few days ago) he saw this package on the kitchen table. He says "OOOOOH a big present for Jeriko!". I laughed and said "what? why for Jeriko?". Jesse giggles and says "Because it's Jeriko's birthday, silly mommy!". Apparently they celebrated Jeriko's birthday at daycare this day and I didn't know that.

Here's Jesse opening his present.

Jesse and Daddy putting together his new scooter!

I thought I was going to cry when I saw Chuck teaching Jesse how to ride his scooter.

Jesse riding his "zippy scooter".

It didn't take long at all for Jesse to figure out how to ride his "Zippy Scooter". And then we got the "Look ma, no feet" picture! I'm so glad he likes his new birthday present!

Zoey's first day of daycare

2010-11-01T08:52:00.000-04:00

In preparation of me going back to work Chuck and I started Zoey at daycare. Today is her first day! So of course she had to wear a cute outfit and have first day of school pictures! =)

When I asked Jesse if he wanted to take a picture with Zoey for her first day of daycare he got so excited. We've just started letting him hold Zoey (in preparation for Christmas pictures) and he has done such a good job! And he has been thrilled to do so.

What a cute little smile! Zoey is 2 months and 1 day!

Trick or Treat

2010-11-01T08:47:00.001-04:00

We did Halloween and Trick or Treat at Amber's house this year. It was a great time and the boys did so well. We had pizza and play time first and then got into costumes. Jesse gave me a hard time as usual with putting on a costume. But when I informed him that he would NOT be going trick or treating with the boys if he didn't wear his costume he couldn't wait to be WOODY! LOL! Interesting how that worked, especially considering Jesse doesn't like candy.

Jesse, CJ, Sam, Nathan, and Louis all ready to go out Trick or Treating.

Zoey was still asleep, not to mention I don't think they would have held her

for her to be in this picture.

Jesse looking mighty sharp in his Woody costume holding

the Halloween bag that Amber gave him. He just loved

that bag and didn't want to give it up. Unfortunately he kept

dragging the bag and it ripped on the bottom, so we

had to switch bags.

All the boys did really well this year and were able to go

up to each house on their own (for the most part).

Leaning Nemo! Louis made a pretty dam cute Nemo.

I think this is my favorite shot of Jesse from last night.

He wouldn't open his trick or treat bag for folks to put

the candy in the bag, so they started putting it in his hat (that

he wouldn't wear, he wanted to carry it).

More pictures from Halloween can be found here.

Jesse's Kid's Birthday Party

2010-11-01T08:37:00.001-04:00

On October 30th Liz and I had Sam (5), Nathan (3), and Jesse's (3) kid's birthday party at Bounce U (we had it there last year as well). It was a blast and I can't wait to do it again next year! We just need to remember to get 2 more pizzas and more lemonades. As the kids get older they eat more! Why we didn't think of that who knows, but it was great!

The birthday boys and the party pros

Jesse coming down the big slide in the first room. He needed the

party pro to help him over the climbing wall the first few times b

ut then he got the hang of it and was running through this like a pro!

Jesse and Theresa, they just love each other so much.

Theresa lives next door.

Jesse's friend Sean finally going down the slide.

It took Sean a while to warm up to the idea of bouncing, but

once he did look out. He was having a great time!

Two of Jesse's neighborhood friends, Mackenzie (Kenzo) and Makayla.

Jesse and his girlfriend, Emmaline, from daycare.

When all the kids were finding seats for pizza, Emmaline cried

because she wasn't sitting next to Jesse. Well we couldn't

have that. Jesse scooted over to make room for HIS Emmaline.

Dylan, Oliver, and CJ having their pizza.

I'm not sure who CJ was yelling at. LOL!

Here's Jesse telling me "NOOOOO!" after his third piece of cake

when I told him it was time to get cleaned up.

And now we sing Happy Birthday!

Thank you to everyone who made Sam, Nathan, and Jesse's birthday a great time!
Can't wait to do it again with all of you next year.

More pictures of the party can be seen here.

Zoey Smiling

2010-10-31T15:54:00.002-04:00

Here's my latest video of Zoey, she's smiling!

Day 2

2010-10-26T05:44:00.003-04:00

Day 2 of getting up at 5 AM to exercise before the day starts and I woke up at 4:30 to my husband snoring. But I managed to do 2 postpartum workouts (one strength and one core). I feel great! I've always enjoyed working out, wonder why I am still fat! I guess it helps if you are consistent in the workouts and the eating.

To Do List Progress

2010-10-23T21:13:00.000-04:00

I actually made some progress on my "To Do List" tonight. I finally got my Christmas cards designed (earlier in the week) and made 10 cards! I am so excited! It's about time too!

My goal is to have my Christmas cards and maybe one quilt completed by the time I start working on November 15th.

Pumpkin Patch

2010-10-20T11:44:00.002-04:00

Jesse had a field trip to the Pumpkin Patch yesterday and here is a great picture his friend Sean's mom, Karen, took of Oliver, Sean, and Jesse.

And here is their class picture (well as many as the kids that were at the pumpkin patch and would get in the picture)

It's so much fun trying to take pictures of 2 year olds! LOL!

Presidents?

2010-10-20T11:39:00.000-04:00

This is the conversation Jesse and I had the other evening while snuggling on the couch.....

Jesse: It's my birthday
Mommy: When
Jesse: In November
Mommy: Which day?
Jesse: Tirteef
Mommy: What do you want for your birthday?
Jesse: Presidents
Mommy: What kind of presents?
Jesse: Purple and Pink Presidents!

Checkered Flag

2010-10-20T11:34:00.000-04:00

On the way to day care this morning Jesse and I were going over what the different traffic light colors mean. It was a great conversation that ended with a discussion on Checkered Flags.....

Jesse: Mommy, there's a school bus.
Mommy: That's right Jesse, it's taking a group of kids to school.
Jesse: Oh wait Mommy, there's a green light, green light means GOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Mommy: What does a red light mean?
Jesse: STOOPPP! But wait! What does the yellow light mean, SLOOOOWWWW DOWN!
Mommy: Good job Jesse.
Jesse: So Mommy (with his pointer finger on his chin) what does the checkered flag mean?
Mommy: The checkered flag?
Jesse: Yes, the checkered flag, what does it mean?
Mommy: (completely puzzled and trying to think) UMMM, It means you win.
Jesse: NOOOO Mommy ha ha, it means the race is over! (In a high pitched squeaky voice)
Mommy: The race is over, who taught you that.
Jesse: Ahhh Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Mommy you know that!

LMAO! This kid is so stinkin' funny! Pardon me for not knowing that Mickey Mouse Clubhouse taught him about a checkered flag!

24 lbs down!

2010-10-17T11:51:00.000-04:00

I had my 6 week check up with the OB/GYN on Friday and I am quite excited. I am down 24 lbs (according to my home scale) and am OK to drive! NICE! I really need the freedom. Dr Carfagno said that the pain I am having in my right side is scar tissue and that it will go away over time. So I am good with that.

As I have posted before I have been eating many recipes from "theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com". I love just about all the recipes I have tried. I do have to modify them (add more spices) on occasion but other than that they are wonderful. I attribute most of my weight loss to her recipes. Even though I am not a "post-op" as she refers to herself I do need to eat healthier and more low carb. Which her recipes definitely are all of that!

This morning I had her white chocolate raspberry pancakes (made with strawberries instead of raspberries): http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/2008/04/white-chocolate-raspberry.html

For lunch I am having a strawberry protein shake, 3 spinach and feta bites and 3 pumpkin bites. Here are the recipes for the bites.

New hat from Grandmom

2010-10-07T20:20:00.000-04:00

This past Sunday Mary and I took the kids to Smithville's Octoberfest for the morning. During our outing Mary bought Zoey a new hat.

The flower is clipped on and can be removed.

Lazy Day

2010-10-07T19:51:00.000-04:00

What a lazy day! Zoey let me sleep until 4:30 AM, which was absolutely wonderful! She was back in bed by 5 AM and didn't wake until 9:30! Needless to say I got a lot of extra sleep! WHOO HOO!

After breakfast I chatted with Steph and then played around on the laptop for a little bit. Zoey slept until 2, so I designed Jesse and Grandmom's birthday invitation!

I think it turned out pretty cute!

Once Zoey woke up and was fed we both fell asleep on the couch (shortly after Daddy got home). After dinner the family took a walk around the neighborhood before it was time for Jesse and Zoey to get a bath.

It's now almost 8 PM and I'm exhausted! I'm afraid to sit on the couch in fear of falling asleep but the couch is calling my name! K A R E N!

To Do List

2010-10-06T08:40:00.000-04:00

OMG am I in trouble! Has anyone looked at my To Do List? The only thing I accomplished on this list all year was making Louis' baby quilt! Maybe I need to get myself together and start doing something!

On top of that list I still need to make Jesse/Grandmom's birthday invitations and get them out the door! Maybe that should be my goal today is to get them made! I also need to pay the bills, so that's two goals for today!

I already put away the four loads of laundry from yesterday and I am about to finish loading/running the dishwasher. Then Zoey and I will go for our walk......and then well shit it may be time for a nap by then!

Pain? Why?

2010-10-06T08:37:00.000-04:00

I was so happy on Monday I was able to use the Wii Fit for 30 minutes doing the free step at your own pace. I was sore afterwards but still happy that I was finally exercising. But yesterday I was having some pain in the right side of my abdomen. Not happy about that! As the day progressed so did the pain. Two rounds of Tylenol and it finally subsided.

So needless to say I didn't exercise at all yesterday.

The sun is finally shining and I think I will take Zoey for a walk this morning. It will be a nice leisurely walk so I don't re-aggravate what ever I did on Monday.

FatSecret Post 10/06/10

2010-10-06T08:34:00.000-04:00

Yesterday was an ok day. I really need to get better at journaling what I ate. And as I can see (and so can everyone else) I am not making it with the 50 carbs or less a day like I had hoped. I am trying but I am so hungry! What's worse is that I am at home and it is so easy to just say "OOOO, I can have an uncrustable since I am sitting around doing absolutely nothing!"

This morning was a good breakfast and although it took up a lot of my carbs it was still a good healthy breakfast. So maybe lowering my carbs to 50 or less a day isn't the way to go. Maybe I just need to eat healthy food.

FatSecret Post 10/04/10

2010-10-06T08:32:00.002-04:00

So last night was a bust on behaving myself. Being post-pardum and trying to lose baby weight as well as years of weight gain isn't easy and well we all fall off the wagon.

I made a great pumpkin pancake recipe this morning from theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com. I just love her recipes. For a meal and just getting back on track 25 carbs may seem like a lot but I have found that I need more carbs than 20 a day.

I had done Atkins WAY back when (almost 10 years ago now) and I was a mean *itch when only eating 20 carbs a day. SOOOO, I'm going for 50 carbs a day and I'm going to see how it works.

My goal is to get back to my pre-pregnancy weight of 227 by the 15th of October (which is my next OB appointment). I want to show my doctor as well as myself that I can get this weight off. If I make that goal I will have lost 30 lbs in 6 weeks (since my baby girl was born).

Since it is raining again (has been for several days) I am going to start using Wii Fit again today. Hopefully I can remember how to turn the whole set up on (my techie hubby has a strange setup that I can't always figure out) and get in a work out before our 2 y/o comes home from daycare. Otherwise it will have to wait until after he goes to bed tonight.

FatSecret Post 10/01/10

2010-10-06T08:31:00.000-04:00

Although I started dieting last week I didn't start using this program (fatsecret.com) until today. So here is to hopefully losing this weight once and for all!

I will be following the Atkins diet but haven't gotten completely settled into it yet. I know likely excuse! But I have done this diet before and know that if I don't get things situated in the house/pantry it doesn't work.

My hubby and I went shopping today and I know have pretty much everything I need to get started.

I even set up the app on my DROID X to keep me on track in case I don't get to the website to update everything!

Weigh in: 235

Here's to a good start!

A bit lax again

2010-10-06T08:30:00.000-04:00

So I've been a bit lax again in my postings but well I don't have any excuses! LOL!

Testing from droid

2010-10-01T21:31:00.001-04:00

This is my first attempt at creating a post from my droid x.

Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.1

Sleep Pooping?

2010-09-23T15:17:00.000-04:00

So is there such a thing as pooping in your sleep?

This morning I woke to Chuck being quite frustrated with Jesse. I couldn't make out much but knew it had to do with Poop and Jesse was now in the tub.

So I stumbled out of bed put on some clothes and walked into the hall bathroom to find Jesse in the tub looking quite bewildered and freaked out. There was poop on Jesse's leg and Chuck was cleaning the toilet seat.

Now I'm thinking that Jesse just didn't finish pooping before he got up, right?! I went into his room to get a towel and wash cloth to find poop on the floor smeared on the carpet. Not a lot but more than enough! Then Chuck found Jesse's underwear in the dirty laundry basket full of smooshed poop. NICE! Not really! Needless to say that pair of underwear was sacrificed.

So I had Chuck clean the carpet, underwear, and the toilet while I washed Jesse and talked with him. After I had him bathed and dressed I found out that he forgot to pull down his underwear before getting on the toilet to poop this morning. Poor kid! He was asleep as he was trying to go potty this morning.

Jesse really was upset about what had happened, well as much as he could be, because he's not fully sure what he did wrong. But he kept telling me that he's suppose to poop in the toilet! He was very clear about that. I think he doesn't realize he still had his underwear on!

So I believe that all children should wake up fully before pooping in the morning! LMAO!

Blog Tour?

2010-09-20T14:55:00.004-04:00

I came across something called a BLOG TOUR today. It's several stamping ladies you have made several projects (all Halloween/Fall) and you go from one blog to the next viewing their projects and getting instructions on how they made them.

Sleepy time

2010-09-20T12:21:00.003-04:00

Sleepy days for Chuck, Zoey, and I.

Zoey and I had just woken up and had a feeding when Chuck took this picture. A few minutes later Zoey threw up her entire bottle all over me and Jesse's blanket!

Here's a great picture of Chuck and Zoey napping together. So sweet!

Sponge Bath Time

2010-09-20T12:19:00.001-04:00

Zoey's umbilical stump just fell off this morning so she's had to have sponge baths for a while now. Here's a cute little pick from her first sponge bath here at home.

Alan's Going Away Party

2010-09-20T12:14:00.003-04:00

Yesterday several of the family members got together one last time to See Alan and Mayzie before Alan moves to TN. We had a great time! I have posted several of the pics to facebook but there is a link to the right for those of you not on facebook.

Here's a couple of fun pics:

Zoey's Pictures

2010-09-10T10:34:00.001-04:00

Zoey's 1st pictures from Picture People have been posted to the right under "Pictures" and then select "Zoey's 1st Year".

Zoey's first pictures

2010-09-09T20:12:00.001-04:00

Today Chuck dropped me off at the mall and Liz met me at Picture People to get Zoey's pictures taken. They turned out awesome! Hopefully I will get my email/link soon so I can share the pictures with everyone.

I also got birth announcements made and will send them out by Monday!

Tomorrow is the first day since we've been home from the hospital where I think we'll be able to relax and just hang out. I'm looking forward to it!

Home Sweet Home

2010-09-03T20:38:00.002-04:00

Zoey and I are home! YEAH! It took a while today to get everything situated but we were finally home shortly after 4 PM.

Amber was here waiting for us, it was so nice! And now Liz is here hanging out with us, awesome!

Jesse wasn't too sure about the whole thing and I don't think he quite understood what was going on. When Zoey cried in the bassinet Jesse would gasp and say "What was that?". We would tell him it was Zoey and that he could go look. He was up on his tip toes looking in at her! Too cute!

Snag in my going home plans

2010-09-03T10:46:00.002-04:00

When the nursery nurse brought Zoey to me this morning she said that she may not be going home today! WHAT! I was not happy. She is jaundice and they may want to keep her over night under the lights. I'm not happy!

Then the midwife from my OB's office came in to see me and said that my BP was up and that she's not sure she'll be sending me home. WTF! Honestly, if the hospital would give me my meds on time I'm sure my BP would be fine. Not to mention if they would stop stressing me out I would be fine. I know my face is quite red right now but I am quite irritated.

I have Zoey in the window, at least she'll get some light right now. I called her pediatrician in hopes that he can help expedite our going home.

Going Home Day!

2010-09-03T07:10:00.002-04:00

Zoey and I are scheduled to go home today! It's a little after 7 AM and they haven't brought her to me yet. I'm hoping she comes soon! My OB or the midwife should be here around 9 AM to discharge us. By the time we actually leave Chuck will be done work and will have arrived!

Except for my laptop and my breast pump I am already packed and ready to leave. Well I guess I will have to get dressed first, but I have to wait for the OB/midwife to arrive and check my incision.

I have several phone calls that I need to make today: pediatrician (Zoey has to have an appointment on Tuesday), OB (I need to schedule an appointment to get my staples out, yeah!), UNUM (I need to let the short term disability company know that I had the baby).

Tomorrow is our anniversary, we'll just celebrate in a couple of weeks when I will be able to sit comfortably at a restaurant.

Wonderful day!

2010-09-03T07:05:00.000-04:00

Zoey had a FABULOUS day yesterday. I was able to do all of her feedings except for the middle of the night (my choice, trying to get a little sleep). She was removed from the NICU's step-down unit and brought to the nursery! I was so excited about this! I actually got to spend some quality time with her one on one and I was in aww!

Step-Down Unit

2010-09-01T22:49:00.001-04:00

Just got back from seeing Zoey! They moved her to the step-down side of the NICU and she is eating up to 40 ML of formula/breast milk. They plan on removing her IV tonight as well! WHOOO HOOO! I'm so excited! I'm now ready to head to bed.

No surgery

2010-09-01T22:47:00.000-04:00

I spoke with the Neonatologist about an hour ago. She said the pediatric cardiologist read Zoey's EKG and said she definitely has a PAC Arrhythmia. There is no need for an Echo or to do surgery. She will grow out of the Arrhythmia over time. I am SOOOO relieved!

They are weaning Zoey off the IV nutrition and giving her formula. She's eating the formula like a champ. My milk hasn't come in yet but when it does I will give her the breast milk.

Waiting Patiently

2010-09-01T22:46:00.000-04:00

Zoey and I are doing well. Zoey is still in the NICU and will probably be there until Friday. Her heart arrhythmia is doing ok. She had an EKG last night and will be seen by a pediatric cardiologist today. The pediatric cardiologist will determine if a ECHO is needed and if surgery is needed. I am patiently waiting to hear the details of his exam.

Once the pediatric cardiologist has made his decision (and it is for NO surgery) then Zoey will be weaned off of Dextrose and will be moved to formula (until my breast milk comes in). So far no milk, and only drops of colostrum. I'm hoping something comes in so that Zoey can at least have something. I should know more about all of this tonight!

Zoey has arrived!

2010-09-01T17:58:00.003-04:00

Zoey arrived at 12:50 PM on August 31st. She is 7 lbs 3 oz and 20 inches long! She looks just like her big brother!

I have posted several new pictures on the left side under My Pregnancy with Zoey".

UGH! YUK! and GRRRR!

2010-08-31T00:11:00.001-04:00

I am not feeling well! I fell asleep around 10 PM and woke up around 11 PM to contractions and Chuck snoring. I haven't been able to fall back to sleep yet! The contractions are about every 7 minutes intermixed with nausea and horrible heartburn!

My baby girl needs to hurry up and get here already. I'm feeling pretty dam crappy!

Zoey update catchups! part 2

2010-08-30T10:14:00.002-04:00

August 13th: OB appt went well. Doc said to pack my hospital bag and be ready for an early delivery, but he's still hoping for the 9/7 c-section. I've been nesting, cleaned the majority of the upstairs this afternoon. And I have the contractions to prove it now! Took the family (including Chuck's mom) to Sonic for dinner.
August 16th:

NST this morning took a while. Zoey wouldn't cooperate. I sat, then reclined, and finally had to lay down for her to behave! Had three contractions during the test and man did they hurt! I'm trying to clean up my desk here at home today but I am fading quickly! I'm almost done so maybe I can keep going,,,,,,,,probably not!

August 17th: Unfortunately I had another sleepless night last night. Zoey seems to like the nighttime to give me all the contractions. I did get to sleep in this morning until 9:30. Which was a bonus. But I am still super tired.August 19th:

Had my last growth ultrasound today. Still can't see Zoey's head, matter of fact could only get the chin. She is 7 lbs 1 oz and has a heartbeat of 132. I will be 37 weeks on Sunday! I hope she arrives soon, this momma is ready!

August 20th: Had an OB appointment and ended up at the hospital. My blood pressure was, headache, and seeing spots/stars! EEK! They monitored me for 3 hours and gave me IV fluids. My pressure came down and I was feeling better. Luckily I was allowed to come home.

August 23rd: It is just after 4 AM and I've been up since 3! My blood pressure is up and the heartburn is ridiculous! It's gonna be a long day I'm afraid!Zoey Update: Had an NST this morning. Zoey is skipping a beat in her heartbeat. The high risk OB in the office isn't worried but they will watch it closely. On Thursday my high risk OB may redo the echo u/s to ensure everything is ok. During the u/s today Zoey was practicing her breathing like a champ and was also prac...ticing sucking. Except for being at the office for 2 hours I was very happy with the outcome.

August 27th: Zoey's NST yesterday showed that she is still skipping a beat. The doctor there at the time (not the one I usually see) isn't concerned. I see my regular OB today and I am going to talk to him about it. 11days til Zoey's arrival (unless she would like to grace us early, I am seriously ready!)

OB appointment went well (even though I missed my nap). He explained Zoey's skipped heartbeat and said not to worry. I love this man! He's awesome, I'll never choose another OB/GYN, ever, he's the best!

Zoey Update Catchups!

2010-08-30T10:08:00.002-04:00

Sorry I have been so lax in putting Zoey updates on the blog. It's hard to keep both facebook and my blog up to date. But I am going to post everything on here today that I have been posting on facebook.

August 1st: I just read my discharge papers from the hospital that says "modified bedrest". Interesting, just what is that suppose to mean. And how am I suppose to go to work if I am suppose to be on bedrest. Strange! I'm gonna call the dr in the AM while I am at my NST to find out what I am suppose to be doing.

August 2nd: My NST took twice as long as usual this morning. Zoey was not cooperating at all. I had several contractions but because the nurse was dealing with Zoey she didn't have the monitor for the contractions set properly.

August 3rd: Zoey had me up a lot last night and I am not feeling too hot this morning. She is pushing down so hard I am in the bathroom constantly! GRRRRRRRRRRRRR! This little darlin' needs to calm down! Jesse woke up early this morning and came to snuggle in between Chuck and I. But I kicked him out shortly thereafter when he wo...uldn't stop kicking me! He went back to bed easily which was nice.

August 4th: Miss Zoey had me in the hospital again last night! From Noon through 3:30 I was cramping horribly and had contractions and some intense pelvic pressure. Called the doc at 3:30, he called back at almost 5 PM. Had me come straight to the hospital. They were so busy I didn't get a bed and put on a monitor until 6 PM. By then the contractions had pretty much stopped.

Just got home from another trip to the hospital! UGH! Zoey wasn't moving this morning, she only moved twice from 5 Am to noon (when I saw the OB for my scheduled appointment). He sent me straight to the hospital for an NST. Once I laid down she started moving. Of course Joe (my favorite nurse at the hospital) said she ...was moving because all the ladies love him! LOL!

August 6th: Today is my first day in a week that I hopefully will be hospital free, doctor's visit free, and well I was hoping for cramping/contraction free (but those started early this morning). Time to get an ice cold drink and plop myself on the couch! I'm officially on maternity leave! WHOO HOO!

August 9th: NST went well this morning; during my scan it showed that Zoey has moved lower and all we could see of her face was one lower cheek. This certainly explains my pelvic and hip pain. The bottles have been washed (Thanks Honey!) and are now put away. So we are one step closer to being ready for her arrival.

August 11th: I didn't fall asleep until 4:30 AM this morning in the living room! GRRR! I slept until 6:30 when I heard Chuck getting up. I was able to go back to sleep from 7:30 (after Chuck and Jesse left) until 9:30. I am super tired but am in so much pain. Is it sad to say that if Zoey wants to come early she should just do it already. Momma is hurting!

August 12th: Another NST down this morning, Zoey was quite the DIVA and made the nurse sit there trying to find her most of the time. Last night she was grinding her head against my pelvis and I was not happy! Just a couple of weeks to go (if she waits).

Jesse dressed himself.

2010-08-28T18:12:00.001-04:00

Chuck let Jesse dress himself this morning, mmmmmmmmmm, not so sure about this outfit. Cookie Monster tie died t-shirt, blue and green plaid shorts, and bright blue cookie monster socks! We're leaving for gymnastics class and we can't leave without our bright red Elmo hat! Jesse is rockin' fashion today!

For Baby Zoey from Aunt Carol

2010-08-18T18:00:00.001-04:00

My Aunt Carol painted these for little Miss Zoey!
Aren't they simply adorable!
She does such fabulous work!

Out little Nemo

2010-08-06T12:34:00.002-04:00

Here's Jesse in his Nemo costume.
We bought this costume before he was born for $4.70 at the Disney store!

Jesse in the Fall of 2008

2010-08-06T11:48:00.003-04:00

Here's Jesse in the Fall of 2008.

The wording reads:

"Chuck and I took Jesse for fall pictures today and he wasn't too happy about then, we got a few great moments including this one with the basket. He looks like he was just caught doing something he wasn't supposed to! I love it!"

My Diva

2010-08-06T09:02:00.002-04:00

Zoey Lynn has had me in the hospital A LOT in the past week.

Friday July 30th I spent 23 hours in the hospital for an observation for pre-term labor. I tested positive for possibly going into labor within the next two weeks. I got to come home Saturday afternoon.

Monday the 2nd I was at the hospital for my twice weekly NST and Zoey did not cooperate. She had to be zapped twice and she just didn't want to move. FINALLY, she started moving when they were about ready to take me downstairs to be monitored for the day at Labor & Delivery.

Tuesday the 3rd I was having contractions starting at noon, every 10 minutes. Which quickly turned into every 7 minutes to every 6 minutes. After trying to lay down, drink cold water, and a hot bath I called the OB at 3:30. He didn't get back to me until just before 5 PM. The labor & delivery ward was so busy they didn't get me a bed and hooked up to a monitor until 6 PM. By then my contractions had pretty much stopped.

Wednesday the 4th I had an OB appointment and because Zoey had only moved twice in 7 hours I was back at the hospital to be monitored in labor & delivery! Of course as soon as I laid down and was relaxing she moved just fine.

Yesterday the 5th I was back at the hospital for my twice weekly NST. Only I wasn't allowed inside because the hospital had lost power a few hours earlier and then their generator caught on fire! EEEK! But after 35 minutes they allowed me upstairs. Once again Zoey didn't cooperate. The poor nurse had to hold the monitor on my belly and push in fairly hard to keep Zoey on. Because of this the nurse wasn't paying attention to the fact that I was having contractions! Luckily they went away.

Halloween 1977

2010-07-31T12:00:00.001-04:00

Halloween 1977

Michelle (6) and myself (3)
wearing costumes grandmom had made
when her kids were little.

Mom's and Dad's wedding day

2010-07-31T10:18:00.001-04:00

Here's mom and dad on their wedding day.
I love the picture of them face to face. So romantic!

Christina's flower girl

2010-07-31T07:47:00.002-04:00

Here's Amy Lee in Christina's wedding last May. She was her flower girl.

Here's the original picture:

Our growing family!

2010-07-30T19:53:00.002-04:00

I guess sitting in the hospital is giving me a chance to scrapbook! Sweet!

I love this picture of Chuck, Jesse, and I. Jesse has been so sweet while I've been pregnant with Zoey. He asks to give her a hug and a kiss all the time. And sometimes he says "Mommy, where's Zoey, can I see her?" and then he lifts my shirt to see my belly. Sometimes he talks to my belly button, he calls it a "hold" LOL!

Hospital Stay

2010-07-30T18:20:00.002-04:00

Well I am at my first overnight hospital stay while pregnant with Zoey. I was spotting a little bit yesterday and have been cramping since Wednesday evening. So my OB decided to have me observed for 23 hours.

I have been here for a couple hours now and have had a few contractions, some cramping, no spotting, and have been through a round of Zoey's hiccups.

I miss my guys and wish I was home with them instead of in the hospital.

At least I have a quiet roommate and it might be a fairly relaxing evening.

Spider in timeout

2010-07-20T20:24:00.002-04:00

Jesse made a spider at school today and he was very very proud of it!

On our way home he kept telling the spider that he was in trouble and needed a time out. I asked him what the spider was doing and he told me "the spider is tickling my foot!".

It was so cute how he said it that I couldn't help but laugh. I was promptly scolded by my darling two year old that it was not funny.

LMAO!

Latest Zoey pics

2010-07-20T20:20:00.004-04:00

Had an growth ultrasound yesterday and my first of many NSTs. All is well! Zoey is approximately 4 lbs and is at the 48 percentile for size/weight. She is face down, feet up, and facing my back.

The partial profile pic above is blurry. Zoey was moving her head back and forth (which by the way is not comfy) and it was a hard pic to get.

Zoey has hair!

Wawa ooops

2010-07-03T10:39:00.001-04:00

Jesse and I went to wawa for milk this afternoon and I got an iced tea. Jesse was carrying it and I told him not to drop it. We get to the counter and he drops it right on this college guy's foot! Oh I felt so sorry for him, you could tell he wanted to say some choice words. He looks down at Jesse and Jesse says to him... "Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't mean it". The guy was so nice, even through the obvious pain he says "It's ok little man, you'll get better next time" (meaning he would get the bottle on the counter next time).

JOB

2010-06-18T20:50:00.000-04:00

Looks like it might be time to search for a new job. Not exactly the best time since I am almost 28 weeks pregnant, but sometime in life you gotta do whatcha gotta do!

Zoey Lynn's latest pic

2010-06-08T20:33:00.002-04:00

Zoey Lynn is 2 lbs 1 oz with a heartbeat of 144 at 26 weeks and 1 day gestation!

Oh so tired

2010-06-08T11:54:00.000-04:00

It is all I can do to stay awake right now. I am so exhausted!

GRRRRRRRRR.........

2010-06-08T09:06:00.004-04:00

Why on earth wouldn't a pharmacy (retail or mail order) call you when there is a problem with your Rx?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

I got a letter from our insurance company in May stating that my insulin would no longer be covered without pre-authorization and asked (if the doctor agreed) to change it to a different brand. So I sent the letter to the doctor's office and they sent me a new script which I promptly mailed in to get filled.

Only to find out TODAY (2 weeks later) that the so called different brand is no longer being manufactured. The pharmacy contacted the doctor to request them to get pre-authorization for my original Rx. BUT someone at the insurance company put it through WRONG! So instead of the insurance company, the pharmacy, or the mail order service contacting me to say there was a problem they just IGNORED the person who needs said medication!

GIVE ME A BREAK! Corporate America please remember to communicate! And guess what without customers/patients/members (whatever you want to call us) you won't be around!

I am one frustrated pregnant lady! Who has had some not so lady like words to share with three organizations today!

***** After several hours the pre-authorization for my insulin has been corrected! And now the order should be processed properly. They are suppose to call me as soon as the order has been processed and is being shipped. If I don't hear from the pharmacy by 9 AM tomorrow morning I am calling. UGH!

Day at the hospital

2010-06-07T18:15:00.003-04:00

Zoey has been moving a lot over the past few weeks and then all the sudden her movements slowed down significantly over the past week.

I started cramping on Saturday afternoon which didn't make me very happy. Last night I had a nose bleed for several hours. And well I can't say the last day I didn't have a headache.

This morning I had specs of blood in my urine and decided that I definitely needed to call the doctor. Which I know I should have called over the weekend.

After two internal exams, a couple hours of monitoring, blood work, and an ultrasound I was told that Zoey is just fine. There is no real explanation of why I am not feeling her movements as much as I had been. Her heartbeat is 144, she is 2 lbs 1 oz (measuring 27 weeks).

They checked my sugar levels and platelets. Both are perfect! There were some white blood cells in my urine, which they are unsure about right now. I have to do a 24 hour urine which I will start tomorrow morning.

I got a cute profile picture of Zoey that I will post tomorrow.

Jesse's Pediatrician called

2010-06-04T08:47:00.002-04:00

Jesse's pediatrician called yesterday to say that his UGI and KUB tests came back normal and that all of his organs look great. She said to keep an I on his vomitting and if it gets worse she will put him on zantac or something like that. But she would rather not put him on anything until we absolutely have to. Which Chuck and I are fine with.

Brutal

2010-06-04T08:40:00.002-04:00

Yesterday was a brutal day. I was extremely emotional and my hormones must have been flying high. I had to leave work because I couldn't stop crying. And to be honest I have no idea why.

I got home, set up my laptop to continuing working and before I knew it I was asleep. I woke up a while later to find my laptop was still sitting on my lap (thankfully it didn't fall). I set it on the table and felt really weak. So I sat back down on the couch and before I knew it I was asleep again and woke up around 12:30.

I was awake long enough to eat something and watch the OT winning goal from the Flyer's game. I fell back to sleep and didn't wake up until Chuck was pulling in the driveway (around 4:30/4:45 pm).

Being preggers with a girl is completely different than being preggers with a boy!

Potty Training

2010-06-01T08:53:00.002-04:00

Yesterday Chuck was home with Jesse as it was Memorial Day, I had to work. Jesse didn't do well withthe potty training at all and had many accidents.

We met to go out shopping and Jesse stayed dry the whole time we were out, which was over 3 hours.

This morning when he got up even though he was wet he told me he had to pee and he peed on the toilet!

I'm calling this a win!

Jesse went to daycare in his big boy Mater (Disney Cars) undies. He asked to wear them! Way to go little man!

My maternity clothes aren't fitting

2010-06-01T08:50:00.002-04:00

Yesterday Chuck, Jesse, and I went to Lane Bryant to find me some shirts that will actually cover this big baby belly of mine! Two mornings in a row I woke up and nothing I own would fit right and cover this belly.

This woman (a customer) says to me while I have an arm full of shirts to try on “You know you should probably wait to buy clothes until after the baby is born.”
I said “these are for now”.
She says “You’re suppose to wear maternity clothes.”
I said “Well maternity clothes aren’t fitting anymore.”
She says “I doubt that!”

HONESTLY, who the hell does this woman think she is. I am pretty sure that I know if MY maternity clothese fit ME or not. Crazy lady!

3:55 AM

2010-05-29T06:59:00.003-04:00

Today has been quite a long day! I woke up at 3:55 AM after Chuck proceeded to lay on the pillow I was using. Not to mention that he was snoring! I laid in bed for another hour and a half not being able to fall asleep and finally got out of bed to get ready for the day.

Jesse woke up at 6:20, which is unlike him. But he's in an awesome mood so I don't mind at all.

I hope the day goes well and I don't get too tired. I have so much to get done today! Unfortunately I already don't have the motivation to do anything! Uh OH!

It's on my footie!

2010-05-29T06:56:00.000-04:00

Jesse: "It's on my footie!"
Momma: "What's on your foot?"
Jesse: "My cereal bar!"

I then look at Jesse and he has set his cereal bar on his foot while he was drinking his juice.

Gotta love being 2 years old!

zoey shouldn't you be moving..........

2010-05-27T19:43:00.001-04:00

Zoey gave me a scare this morning. I felt her move just a little bit (maybe twice) first thing this morning and then not again until well after lunch. I was beginning to worry. But my little girl is bouncing away now. Giving my bladder a nice round of kicks and punches! Good thing I just peed! :)