Just got home from Dallas...we had a beautiful shower to celebrate Paige and Piper! My bump is twice as big as Paige's...
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Right on schedule
It's here...right on schedule. The desire to be in tip-top shape and get my flabby-self to the gym. It has happened with every pregnancy right at the start of my 3rd trimester and this pregnancy has been no different. I might even have a stronger desire to sweat this go round, considering I am bigger at this point than I ever was when pregnant with Ellery and Price.
So you know what I did? I got online and ordered some running shoes I've been eyeing for over a year. If I can't work up a sweat on the treadmill, at least I will have the shoes for it.
Monday, July 19, 2010
Passenger update
Thanks for the sweet comments about Price. He is the weakest in his trunk area so crawling has yet to happen and standing is difficult. But, he IS getting stronger and for this we are so thankful. Please keep praying for him!
We had an appointment with our fetal specialist today and passenger #3 is still looking good. Our doctor said that the baby gets as clean of a bill of health that he can possibly give him/her (Nathan thinks he might have saw something between the legs) at this time. Praise the Lord! I ended up going into a little of Price's story and told the doctor that it has definitely made me a little more paranoid this time around. It also doesn't help that the majority of babies and kids I see Monday through Thursday are at therapy for various reasons. I am in awe that most kids just soar right through their milestones and the thought of having another typical child sometimes just doesn't seem possible. He was very understanding and gave me lots of reasons to be assured that this baby is looking good. I really believe these extra ultrasounds are allowing me to enjoy this pregnancy more.
And now I have to clarify that I love my Price. I would not trade him for the world and know that he was so fearfully and wonderfully made. It's just I'd rather not walk this road again. Hope that makes sense.
Anyways, the doctor caught this on ultrasound and it made Nathan's day. Oh, and because I am paranoid I did make sure we saw the rest of the 3 fingers.
We had an appointment with our fetal specialist today and passenger #3 is still looking good. Our doctor said that the baby gets as clean of a bill of health that he can possibly give him/her (Nathan thinks he might have saw something between the legs) at this time. Praise the Lord! I ended up going into a little of Price's story and told the doctor that it has definitely made me a little more paranoid this time around. It also doesn't help that the majority of babies and kids I see Monday through Thursday are at therapy for various reasons. I am in awe that most kids just soar right through their milestones and the thought of having another typical child sometimes just doesn't seem possible. He was very understanding and gave me lots of reasons to be assured that this baby is looking good. I really believe these extra ultrasounds are allowing me to enjoy this pregnancy more.
And now I have to clarify that I love my Price. I would not trade him for the world and know that he was so fearfully and wonderfully made. It's just I'd rather not walk this road again. Hope that makes sense.
Anyways, the doctor caught this on ultrasound and it made Nathan's day. Oh, and because I am paranoid I did make sure we saw the rest of the 3 fingers.
Saturday, July 17, 2010
From princesses to Star Wars
It seems Ellery has become obsessed with everything Star Wars since watching it two weeks ago in Austin with Poppy and Nathan. She seriously can't get enough and wants to understand the entire plot and story line. She loves stories and I will find her throughout the day acting out story lines around the house. Nathan was out of town for a week (he just got home tonight....hallelujah) and my mom helped me out with the kids. Ellery loved talking to us about how when daddy got home, they were going to have a Star Wars party. I even overheard her telling a friend of mine how she "just couldn't stop watching it". Needless to say, my mom and I were a little sick of Star Wars talk and I'm glad Nathan is home to stage some sort of Star Wars obsession intervention.
Oh, and look who found his feet. Price has recently started to bear weight on his feet and legs, which is a difficult task due to his hypotonia (low muscle tone). This isn't the greatest picture that I captured on my phone but it sure is sweet to see my boy upright.
Oh, and look who found his feet. Price has recently started to bear weight on his feet and legs, which is a difficult task due to his hypotonia (low muscle tone). This isn't the greatest picture that I captured on my phone but it sure is sweet to see my boy upright.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Ellery's Princess Party {Part 2}
Our first thought was to have a princess carriage ride for the girls to take around the block. However, we decided it would be much easier and more importantly cooler to have Princess Aurora make her appearance at the party. Ellery was thrilled! She put a little princess makeup on the girls, played a game of limbo with them, had a princess crowning ceremony for the birthday girl, and helped sing happy birthday. Oh, and I also heard her telling the girls that it is what is on the inside that counts and makes you a princess. She was a hit!
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
More doctors
{I will post Part 2 of Ellery's birthday party soon.}
I took Price and Ellery for their 18 months (a little late) and 4 year well check-ups last Friday. I have decided to switch pediatricians and it makes me a little sad. I really liked our old pediatrician but we were starting to not see eye-to-eye on a few things concerning Price. If there is one thing I have learned from this journey with my son, it is that I, the mom, have a voice in my child's care. I am so grateful for our doctors and know they are much-needed, but ultimately I am Price's mom and know him better than anyone. I was constantly bringing up Price's development to our pediatrician and he calmed my fears by telling me boys are slower...he will get there...no, there is nothing wrong with his eyes. Well, while I wish he had been right...he wasn't. My fears and intuition were right-on.
So I have been praying for the right pediatrician. A new set of eyes. And let me tell you this new guy is very thorough. He was almost too thorough for my liking but I guess it's better to be safe than sorry. When I went to get out my little old-school books to record their weight and heights, the nurse explained to me that I would be receiving a printout of everything after the visit. A printout complete with charts. This new guy also does a developmental checklist of about 50 things. I am used to a few general questions, but this was intense. Of course, Ellery passed with flying colors and Price failed miserably. Ellery did "miss" a question. The doctor asked her what a curtain is and she responded, "Something that covers us." I thought her response was odd because I was just sure she knew the word curtain. When we got into the car after the appointment I asked her again if she knew what a curtain was. She said, "Yes, mom, it's what covers us in the shower." {insert eye roll and hand on hip....all part of her new 4 year old attitude}. I laughed out loud. Hey, doc, the better term might be drapery.
It's always discouraging when Price's development is assessed but I have come to just accept that he is way behind. He did score "in-range" on one item. He can pick out a few animal names. If I show him two pictures and ask him which one is the giraffe or elephant or another animal, he almost always chooses correctly. It's just so hard for us to know what he knows because his speech and motor skills are so very behind.
Nathan and I are meeting with yet another doctor tomorrow to get him to take a look at Price. He is a neurosurgeon with Memorial Hermann. More eyes and hopefully some answers for our little man {not so little...big boy is in the 93rd percentile for weight these days}.
I took Price and Ellery for their 18 months (a little late) and 4 year well check-ups last Friday. I have decided to switch pediatricians and it makes me a little sad. I really liked our old pediatrician but we were starting to not see eye-to-eye on a few things concerning Price. If there is one thing I have learned from this journey with my son, it is that I, the mom, have a voice in my child's care. I am so grateful for our doctors and know they are much-needed, but ultimately I am Price's mom and know him better than anyone. I was constantly bringing up Price's development to our pediatrician and he calmed my fears by telling me boys are slower...he will get there...no, there is nothing wrong with his eyes. Well, while I wish he had been right...he wasn't. My fears and intuition were right-on.
So I have been praying for the right pediatrician. A new set of eyes. And let me tell you this new guy is very thorough. He was almost too thorough for my liking but I guess it's better to be safe than sorry. When I went to get out my little old-school books to record their weight and heights, the nurse explained to me that I would be receiving a printout of everything after the visit. A printout complete with charts. This new guy also does a developmental checklist of about 50 things. I am used to a few general questions, but this was intense. Of course, Ellery passed with flying colors and Price failed miserably. Ellery did "miss" a question. The doctor asked her what a curtain is and she responded, "Something that covers us." I thought her response was odd because I was just sure she knew the word curtain. When we got into the car after the appointment I asked her again if she knew what a curtain was. She said, "Yes, mom, it's what covers us in the shower." {insert eye roll and hand on hip....all part of her new 4 year old attitude}. I laughed out loud. Hey, doc, the better term might be drapery.
It's always discouraging when Price's development is assessed but I have come to just accept that he is way behind. He did score "in-range" on one item. He can pick out a few animal names. If I show him two pictures and ask him which one is the giraffe or elephant or another animal, he almost always chooses correctly. It's just so hard for us to know what he knows because his speech and motor skills are so very behind.
Nathan and I are meeting with yet another doctor tomorrow to get him to take a look at Price. He is a neurosurgeon with Memorial Hermann. More eyes and hopefully some answers for our little man {not so little...big boy is in the 93rd percentile for weight these days}.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Ellery's princess party {part 1: the set-up}
the birthday girl!
dress-up time! the girls all had a pink and purple tutu to wear
"castle" carrots and celery
cake made by Gina's Cakes
high-heeled shaped peanut butter and jelly sandwiches
party favors included lots of little trinkets we picked up at Disneyland this year
a fun candy bar full of pink and purple goodies
delicious cookies by Sue B Sweets
paper goods from Blissful Nest on EtsyMy mom and her good friend, Mrs. D, were so sweet to help me (more like I helped them) set up for the party the day before. Seriously, they could go into business they are so good at parties! Price was still recovering from croup, so they were absolute life-savers.
