Death

This was the last picture we had taken of Jack the Hamster. It was done just about 2 weeks ago. Jack passed away this afternoon. We're not sure the reason why but Will found him in his penthouse in his cage. He had food and water and was running in his wheel last night and this morning so we're not sure what happened.

I'm quite sad over this....I was the one who adopted him and brought him into our family. He was a sweet little pet and will be missed.

Maternity Leave

I'm now on maternity leave.

After some uncertain events today with my health, it was determined by my doctor that the best thing for me is to go out on maternity leave. I need to take it easy, which is hard to do working full-time, being a mom to two active boys and a wife. It seems the biggest stress factor is my job. Now that I'll be home I need to take it easy and go at a slower pace. I need to remain pregnant a few more weeks to make sure everything will be ok with the baby.

Saturday

It's Saturday evening and the day was so nice. We had a break in the weather and it was close to 50 degrees and sunny. The boys were outside playing basketball. In little Hayden's mind you can tell that he thinks he's 11 years old too and not 2 years old. Anything Will does or tries, he's got to do it too. It's cute.

It hit me tonight that we could have a baby here in the house within 4-6 weeks maximum. I guess I need to be getting the baby clothes washed and my suitcase packed. Some days it's seemed that it's taken so long but then others it seems to have gone fast. The thought of going through labor again has me nervous. Both times it's gone ok but still....the thought of doing it again. Whew!! With Will he was born in 7 hours and Hayden it was 10 hours. It's still going to be great having a baby again.

Weekly Appointments

I'm now going to the ob weekly. I've got my appointments already made for the next two weeks. Plus she informed me yesterday that she thinks that I'll probably be having the baby the end of February instead of March due to some health problems going on that are with me.

The good news is baby girl is head down now and in my pelvis and her heartbeat was going strong. She said all looks good with her.

I was relieved when I left my appointment yesterday as my ob wrote me an excuse that allowed me to only work 40 hour work weeks. I gave my excuse to my supervisor and she told me she couldn't approve it and gave it back to me. I've got too much to do till I go out on maternity leave. What!! They will not approve what my doctor has requested me to do for my health and the health of the baby. This is going to be getting very ugly before it gets better I'm afraid.

Super Bowl Champs

What a game!! I'm so glad the New York Giants won. No one seemed to believe they could do it but they did and they did it playing some great football. Way to go Eli and the Giants!!

Uncomfortable

I can tell that I'm getting into the final days of being pregnant. I'm offically uncomfortable.

I have 50 days left until my due date of 3/24 but then I've been given the due date of 3/19 and 3/17. So that could shorten it down to 43 days but then I had both boys two weeks early so that could shorten it down to 36 days. No matter how I analyze it, I still have several weeks to go and I'm getting so ready to serve baby girl her eviction papers.

At least it's not the middle of summer and weeks of 95+ degree temperatures like it was with Hayden. Being pregnant in winter is a lot better than summer for sure!!

My belly is getting in the way of everything I do. Trying to tie my shoes and getting it done is something to celebrate. I'm usually so particular about keeping it all neat and organized but really, do I have to pick something up the minute I drop it. Nope...wait and call for one of the boys to do it for me. Good thing Hayden is so willing to be "mommy's big helper".

Baby girl feels the constant need to squirm and wiggle once I get into bed and get the pillows all situated which then I feel the need to constantly get up and visit the bathroom multiple times during a 2 hour period. No sooner than that stops the heartburn kicks in full force. I can't tell you how much I hate the taste of Tums. All flavors are now icky!! This makes for some fun nights here lately.

I feel like at times I can't breathe. Anders keeps assuring me that I am breathing as I'm talking and not passing out but tell that to your diaphram that's now pushed up into your throat, a stuffy nose and when the heat kicks on and is blowing on you. Plus why does my husband sleep so close to me? Doesn't he remember when I was pregnant with Hayden?? I need my space. I know I'm sleeping with 5 pillows but hey...they're all serving a purpose in my comfort level.

Also, the subject of clothing. My shirts are riding up and my pants are falling down. What's up with this? My belly is shaped different this time than with Hayden and my pants sit different on me. Even though I have no stretch marks whatsoever on my belly and have an inny belly button, I still don't want my belly hanging out there. Geesh...if she get's cold she may then climb up higher under my ribs and then for sure I can't breathe.

Things For Baby Girl

I had got some winter clothes for Hayden and baby girl back in November and earned $50.00 worth of Gymbucks from Gymboree. It was time to redeem them this week. I was hoping they would have more spring things in Hayden's size but they didn't. I did find a cute shirt for him on the clearance rack that Will picked out for him. He said it would look cute on him. Awwww...good big brother making sure little brother looks good.

Here's what I picked up for baby girl. So cute!!