Kristin,

I was wondering if you are putting the kids in the same room?
Has Kandance moved to a toddler bed or is she still using a crib? If a bed are you using her old crib for the new baby? Just a few things I have been contemplating lately...was wondering what other mommies of toddlers are doing as far as putting baby #1 and baby #2 in the same room.

Glad Kadence is doing better...it's so tough when they are sick...love the pic

Kelley...
Yes, the kids will be in the same room. We have a small house and it's our only option.

Yes, Kadence has moved to a "big girl" bed...she's been in it for a while already and loves it! Seriously, the first night we set it up I had to bribe her to stay awake and she still ended up going to bed at like 6:30 she was so excited to sleep in it!

Yes, we are using her old crib (which was, believe it or not, MY crib) for the baby. But my mom bought me a bassinet this time so that we can have the baby sleep in our room until it has somewhat of a schedule and isn't waking Kadence up all the time. I will have it nap in the crib during the day and sleep in the bassinet at night.

Hope you get things figured out at your house! No matter what we decided, it will be an adjustment for everyone! Let's just pray it goes fairly smoothly!

Wow...the crib you had when you were a kid..your kids are using that's really cook.
yeah I hope the transition is smooth...my son is still in his crib...i know if he was in a big boy crib...he would escape in the morning and run around the house..lol...but I still have sometime because I am cosleeping like I did with my son for the first 6 months...or at least 3 until the baby sleeps longer periods...I am hoping to try the babywise method in hopes the baby sleeps longer at nights earlier...my son didn't sleep through the night until he was about 10-11 months...fingers crossed the next one will be a little easier now that we have a little more knowledge...thanks for the advice.

Ya Congrats Jessica!

Kristen- I love the painted belly, mabe Ill let my daughter try that this weekend

We got our Van! its really nice, back up camera, DVD player for the kids, wireless head phs.... the new space is fantastic. Love it. Yes Its a lil uncool, but its worth it for sure. Drives really nice. I was sooo tired last night by the time we came home I wasnt up to aquasize. I then proceeded to eat 2 cup cakes.. bad! Its like I dont even care anymore, I know its bad. Mabe Ill get a walk in today, its warming up here and melting all the snow we had last weekend. Hubbys going in for his eye surgery tomorrow. We will probably have a quiter weekend at home.

Tara
32 weeks

Hey ladies-

I had a quick sec to check in since hubby's watching the baby.
I'm doing well trying to adjust to a new baby and a new routine. It's been quite had and very emotional for me. My hubby has been a world of support and my mom has helped us do everything possible-

we're currently undergoing treatment at home for Jondus & Bellyribbon since they are both very high. Prayers. It's a rought situation to be in when you have to keep poking your newborn every 2 hours.

Catch you guys later- promise.

Nite ladies.

Heather - here's hoping your little person being on the other side of the womb soon... I know walking worked for me...worth a try.

Krisiti - your comment made me laugh...hubby smelled like a dill pickle...lol... I hear you on the crazy sugar today I had lots of sugar too...somedays are just better than others. As for the room...we had to change the design because the hubby was like strips on the whole wall is too much so instead he opted to do 3 strips on the main wall and then paint the other walls the accent color...it was a compromise. We agreed he would do it on Sunday...today is Thursday and all he did was clean up the lines that he had already painted...LOL...and next week we are going on vacation so you know nothing is going to get done for another 2 weeks...Sigh...not sure what will light the fire...here's hoping he will just spend a day painting one day soon. I have however, started doing what I need to do washing clothes, going through the other newbord items I have, gathering it all together...one night soon I will clean out the closet and hang the items up and organize the closet...

Denise - thanks for checking in...glad things are going well. My little one had Jaundice when he was born as well..and when it didn't get better they readmitted him to the hospital to put him under lights for one night...it was the worst thing ever...after spending 10 months with him on the inside spending a night away from him...I didn't think it would be so hard. It's good to hear things are going better for little Joaquin. Try to get him exposed to sunlight my mom says that helps...

alright ladies...going to try to sleep before 11 tonight...the weather has been crazy here lately and I plan on getting out tomorrow to take my son to the park and get a walk in...the temp is supposed to get up to 70...can't wait.

Nite...

Kelley

Well, today is the baby's due date & so far, nothing. I have been walking, bouncing on an exercise ball, swinging my hips....he's just a typical male - stubborn Maybe with any luck he'll still make his debut today!

Kristing ~ Heartburn is NO fun! I went through a bottle of tums - and I've never taken them pre-pregnancy. The last couple of weeks have been better, but last night I had to get up at midnight to take some. Probably didn't help that I overgorged on sherbert & marshmellows (separately) kind of late last night. oops!

~Heather 40 weeks!

Hello everyone---Welcome all you new mommies..and congratulations....

Sarah-are the Dr's concerned at all for measuring 5 wks ahead?

Fitnurse--I admire you still walking...I'm having a hard time standing more than 10 min. My back just kills me. When I just sit long at my desk, I feel like my butt is getting flatter, LOL

Kristi-congrats on maintaining your weight and not gaining...

Tara-wow! you're already packed?! I haven't done that yet....and i'm so jealous with your new van. I wanted one but considering I'll be staying home at the end of the school year, We wouldn't be able to afford monthly payment with just my hubby's income.

Jessica-cant wait to hear the story...

Kristin-wow, same crib? that is pretty cool. Love your painted belly.

Denise--hows baby doing w/ the jaundice? My middle had that also...

AFM: I'm looking forward to having our spring break already. 1 wk of no work and still getting paid. But at the same note, Mon and Tues will be my g-pa's funeral...I just lost my g'ma in Nov. I know they are together now...I have families coming in this wk and this wknd for the funeral...

Question: what are you using for baby? crib, co-sleeper, playpen, bassinet?? That is the only thing I don't have yet...I told my mother in law and my auntie since they asked what i needed, and they still haven't bought it. What are they waiting for? I'm stressing over it, BLAH!

I'll pop back in today, need to get ready for work...

Hi Moms!
Congrats Denise and Jessica! Hope all is well.

Heather, my fingers are crossed for you

Kristin, the heartburn monster is starting to visit me as well. I have never had it in my life until now. It has been terrible, but just a little uncomfortable at night. This little one is really high at times too and I’m pretty sure my stomach and lungs are best friends at this point.

Kristi, I have been sugar crazy the whole time! I may have polished off an entire box of Girl Scout cookies a few nights ago…:ohwell:

FitNurse, I am very impressed (and a little jealous) with all the walking you are getting in on a regular basis! Well done! Hope you have a great time at the wedding this weekend!

Sharon, I’m sorry for your loss. You are right, they are together now. God Bless. We will have a family-heirloom bassinet in our room for the nights and her crib is already set in the nursery that we plan to use during the day for naps and such. Good luck, I hope they help you lessen your worries soon!

Amanda, popped out rib?... ouch that doesn’t seem like it would be very pleasant. Glad to hear you are feeling well today! Time to take advantage of that, but try not to over-do it! MMM grilled cheese sounds really good right now. Thanks! SO about strangers asking your due date.. I had one of the employees of Sam’s club yell across the store asking when I was due. When I told her May 5th, she proceeded to say “wow, twins?!” (Still across the store) :huh: :grumble: Hmmm, enjoy your small belly stage, it will grow soon and you will hope people wouldn’t comment at all. LOL Happy 3rd Tri!

AFM: I have been doing pretty well lately. I can tell things are beginning to get more difficult and starting to change. I have been experiencing new things like a very tender tailbone (OUCH!), heartburn, and difficulty bending and breathing. Last night I found myself asking my mom (retired LD nurse) when she will start to drop so I can breathe again. LOL She has been making me more and more uncomfortable and I know this is just the beginning.
Hubs and I went for a short walk last night and I could barely keep up with him and the dog between not being able to breathe, sore back and tailbone, and end of the day swollen feet. Not a good night in my book. I have been keeping up with zumba at least once a week. Even though my doc doesn’t know I still go, when I saw he yesterday she says to keep doing what I’m doing because everything looks perfect. So I guess I will keep going to zumba against her previous advice. LOL
The nursery is pretty close to finished. We put the Dr. Seuss decals up on the walls this week and it is really coming together. We have to bring the refinished dresser up from the workroom in the basement and get some shelves and knickknacks on the walls. I can’t believe it’s getting so close. Next, (probably this weekend) I plan to start washing the clothes, blankets and sheets. Also, this weekend we have our birthing class with a tour of the hospital. It will be a long day, but I ‘m glad to have it all in one day, especially how busy we’ve been and are going to be.
My mom is a crazy person planning the shower. It’s coming on the 24th and I think she is going overboard, but I know there is no way to stop her. LOL 70 people invited, fully catered with linens, and I have to go order the cakes this weekend… busy busy busy. I know it will be a blast though!
OK, I think that is enough babbling for now. Sorry, it’s been a while. :happy:

TTFN
Kim 31w 5d

Is anyone else expirenceing crazy tempers just lately? I've been fine except this week, every little thing drives me crazy! My bp was high today at docs because I was so mad at hubby, for something that shouldn't have been a huge deal. I feel crazy! lol

Hey ladies!!

Hope everyone is doing well- haven't had a chance to breath! Yowzers :yawn:

Joaquins bilirubon finally went down from 20.1 to 9.9 and I can honestly say that I BALLED my eyes out when we got the good news. :sad: Call it hormones or whatever I just couldn't help it. He has been officially released adn we are home, again :bigsmile:

So we are back to square one:
1) learning to breastfeed since they had to have him bottle fed
2) having to increase in weight since he's lost over a pound since he was born
3) having to adjust to a pattern/sleeping schedule again

but hey we are home and thats whta counts. Thanks for all the prayers. We really appreciate it. God is great!!

Hope to post his birth story soon- just not sure when? LOL :laugh:

Denise
Joaquin Alejandro 6 days old