Monday, September 28, 2009
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Ben's Improving...
At least in the Speech Department. {lol}
- kool-aide
- big ball
- hep pees {help please}
- mama cook
- E-yo {Orin}
- bac-bac {back-pack}
- cookie
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Decisions...Decisions...
With Thomas working full-time and going to class at night, it's up to me to get the preparations taken care of - as well as the rest of the house work. Then of course there's the full-time job of caring for accident-prone Ben.
So far, I have officially bought the first baby item. It's a gift-set of Spider-Man clothes: a t-shirt, a diaper cover, a beanie cap, and a pair of booties. It's adorable. We've tentatively picked out the furniture. We've designated the "baby room". Names have been discussed. We've decided to keep our name choices to ourselves for now.
I still need to register at the hospital and make a baby registry somewhere. Thomas's mother has requested to to care of the baby shower, so if you are interested in attending, let me know.
The 2 sets of furniture we are looking at both incorporate the light blue and brown colors, so that's pretty much what we are going for. So for those of you who were thinking of gift ideas, there's a starting point. We are going to ask the Dr. if she has a bottle type preference. If not, then it will be one of two types. Of course, my goal is to breastfeed, but we are gonna need bottles anyway.
I think one of my most difficult decisions to make will be the designation of the God-Mother. We agreed that Thomas will name the God-Father, and I get to choose the God-Mother.
For other news, I have taken the gestational diabetes test, but have not gotten the results back. I have started seeing the Dr. every 2 weeks now rather than every 3-4 weeks. I have gained a total of about 15-16 lbs. and the baby encompasses my whole abdomen. Thomas finally felt him move. Even Orin has felt the baby move and respond to him. Ben doesn't quite get it yet. When we ask him "Where's the baby?", he still points to his own stomach first. The baby's movements don't phase Ben at all, like he doesn't even feel them.
I get tired very quickly. The Dr. told me I can get a 4 hour shift somewhere, but so far, no one wants to deal with that. And now with Thomas working all these hours, I need to stay home with Ben. Every night, I go to bed with a sore back, only to lay awake most the night anyway.
Speaking of bed, it's time for me to try to get Ben down. Until next time....
So far, I have officially bought the first baby item. It's a gift-set of Spider-Man clothes: a t-shirt, a diaper cover, a beanie cap, and a pair of booties. It's adorable. We've tentatively picked out the furniture. We've designated the "baby room". Names have been discussed. We've decided to keep our name choices to ourselves for now.
I still need to register at the hospital and make a baby registry somewhere. Thomas's mother has requested to to care of the baby shower, so if you are interested in attending, let me know.
The 2 sets of furniture we are looking at both incorporate the light blue and brown colors, so that's pretty much what we are going for. So for those of you who were thinking of gift ideas, there's a starting point. We are going to ask the Dr. if she has a bottle type preference. If not, then it will be one of two types. Of course, my goal is to breastfeed, but we are gonna need bottles anyway.
I think one of my most difficult decisions to make will be the designation of the God-Mother. We agreed that Thomas will name the God-Father, and I get to choose the God-Mother.
For other news, I have taken the gestational diabetes test, but have not gotten the results back. I have started seeing the Dr. every 2 weeks now rather than every 3-4 weeks. I have gained a total of about 15-16 lbs. and the baby encompasses my whole abdomen. Thomas finally felt him move. Even Orin has felt the baby move and respond to him. Ben doesn't quite get it yet. When we ask him "Where's the baby?", he still points to his own stomach first. The baby's movements don't phase Ben at all, like he doesn't even feel them.
I get tired very quickly. The Dr. told me I can get a 4 hour shift somewhere, but so far, no one wants to deal with that. And now with Thomas working all these hours, I need to stay home with Ben. Every night, I go to bed with a sore back, only to lay awake most the night anyway.
Speaking of bed, it's time for me to try to get Ben down. Until next time....
Thursday, August 6, 2009
More of Ben's Words
- pees {please}
- k {ok}
- pow pow {time out}
- a,e,i,o, - then he points at YOU
he has tried some phrases:
- pees chg bana {his version of 'please change the channel'}
- I done
- pees ah {'please let me have a bite' or 'please give me something to eat'}
Random Update
I haven't blogged in a bit, so I figured I'd give an update.
Orin is great, of course. He's been acting up, but he's trying to be good and helpful.
Ben is, well, Ben. He tries so hard to communicate. We officially start speech therapy next week.
Now, the baby is a'movin' and a'shakin'! At 5 months, I already look like I have a basketball in my belly {well half in my belly, half in my butt}. He seems to get bigger every day.
Still no name picked out, but we have plenty of time. I haven't gotten any family feedback whatsoever, so I'm thinking they {the extended family: grandmother, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc.} aren't interested. I have sent update emails to them, and receive no response. Oh, well. It depresses me, but I can't let it get to me. I have my boys, Thomas, and my brother. In addition, a have my small handful of friends. I guess that's all I need. My mother tries to help, and she does what she can, but she has tons of obstacles to overcome right now, some of which her children {us} have helped to cause inadvertantly. {Mom, if you are reading this, I love you and don't blame you for anything.}
Well, I think I have babbled enough. Peace be with you all.
Orin is great, of course. He's been acting up, but he's trying to be good and helpful.
Ben is, well, Ben. He tries so hard to communicate. We officially start speech therapy next week.
Now, the baby is a'movin' and a'shakin'! At 5 months, I already look like I have a basketball in my belly {well half in my belly, half in my butt}. He seems to get bigger every day.
Still no name picked out, but we have plenty of time. I haven't gotten any family feedback whatsoever, so I'm thinking they {the extended family: grandmother, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc.} aren't interested. I have sent update emails to them, and receive no response. Oh, well. It depresses me, but I can't let it get to me. I have my boys, Thomas, and my brother. In addition, a have my small handful of friends. I guess that's all I need. My mother tries to help, and she does what she can, but she has tons of obstacles to overcome right now, some of which her children {us} have helped to cause inadvertantly. {Mom, if you are reading this, I love you and don't blame you for anything.}
Well, I think I have babbled enough. Peace be with you all.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
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