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Thursday, August 12, 2010
What?!
I can't believe how long it's been since I've posted on this blog! I guess life is busy when you have twins, plus two older girls...PLUS ONE ON THE WAY! lol.
As of today I am 28 weeks preggo. Exciting stuff! I'm really starting to show, I actually look pregnant, baby is kicking kicking kicking and other people can feel it too (from the outside lol). It's a good time.
This pregnancy has been much different from my first. I think it has a lot to do with the fact that I wasn't running around taking care of two one and half year olds all day long. I was able to get a lot of rest last go round and take REALLY good care of myself. This time, not so much. Don't get me wrong. I do take care of myself...but probably not as well as I should and def not as well I as did last time. I get tired a lot more easily and I had a bout of dehydration.
I think the fact that I didn't have the time before I got preggo to mentally prepare myself for the change of life style that comes with being pregnant. With the twins I had been trying for a few months and I knew I could be preggo any time, but with this little guy it was a complete surprise. I great surprise...but a surprise none-the-less! I think also being this far along in the heat of the AZ summer is something that definately makes it harder this time.
At any rate...I'm still excited for November to come so I can meet my little guy and have my body back...sort of. lol. I'm using my same midwife as I did with the twins and she is wonderful. So helpful and supportive. I trust her fully and she really understands my POV as far as birthing goes. I also KNOW that if she says I need a c-section...I truly need one. It won't be for the convenience of the doctor or anything like that.
We moved. We have a bigger, newer, house...for the same price as the smaller older one we used to live in. We did have to move outside the city but it's worth it. We live close to some really good friends and they are super supportive. We've only been here a month and everyday they show me that we made the right move for our family. We def had to make some sacrifices, and take some risks to move but I know we did the right thing. Other people may not agree, but I care not. I know when I have this baby I will need all the support I can get, and they will def be there for us/me.
side note: stairs suck for 7 mo preggo ladies lol.
I think we've pretty much decided on a name for this little guy.
Lucas Reid Wickersham
Chris and I both love it! If he's born and just does NOT look like a Lucas we will reconsider but for now I think that's gonna be it. We had been thinking about Reid as a first name but I was never really sold on it and one day Luke popped into my head which then made me think Lucas and that was that pretty much it. I like the idea of Luke for short too so it works both ways.
We have one more REALLY big decision to make in the next three months: circumcision.
To circumsize or not. Chris knows exactly how he feels about it, and I am on the fence. There is a lot to consider, especially in our society. I thought I knew exactly how I felt until I found out we were having a boy and that I would actually have to make this decision. I've also spoken to a lot of people about their opinions and there are good points (IMO) for both sides. It will effect my boy's entire life...esp his sex life lol, and I want to make the right decision for the right reasons.
Anyway...lol he's gonna read this one day and be like "OH MY GOD! I can't believe you blogged about my penis!" Sorry buddy...but it's important to think about and I'm pretty much an open book :-) I'm sure you know that by now.
The twinsies are doing well. They are 19 months old now. Sarah is SUPER talkative. She copies just about every word she hears. Obviously they are both walking and running and moving all over the place. They follow commands pretty well too. Most of the time they know exactly what I'm talking about, when I'm talking to them lol. Olivia isn't terribly talkative. She kinda tries but her articulation just isn't there where as Sarah can really annunciate.
They are both obsessed with shoes...Sarah especially. My friend Holly was watching them the other day and she texted me and said "everytime my bedroom door is open Sarah runs in and bolts for my shoes!" lol. I said...that's my girl! I've been known to have a shoe obsession. lol.
The big girls are doing well. Ave starts Kindergarden next week and Rosa has already started 2nd grade. They are both pretty excited, esp Rosa. She is actually in the same school as two of her older sisters so she is just ecstatic. They are both pretty excited for a little brother too. I feel kinda bad for this kid...surrounded by girls. lol. Luckily his dad is a manly man and will teach him the ways of manhood lol.
Well, I'm gonna grab a nap!
I'll try to post some preggo Aimee pics soon too :-)
As of today I am 28 weeks preggo. Exciting stuff! I'm really starting to show, I actually look pregnant, baby is kicking kicking kicking and other people can feel it too (from the outside lol). It's a good time.
This pregnancy has been much different from my first. I think it has a lot to do with the fact that I wasn't running around taking care of two one and half year olds all day long. I was able to get a lot of rest last go round and take REALLY good care of myself. This time, not so much. Don't get me wrong. I do take care of myself...but probably not as well as I should and def not as well I as did last time. I get tired a lot more easily and I had a bout of dehydration.
I think the fact that I didn't have the time before I got preggo to mentally prepare myself for the change of life style that comes with being pregnant. With the twins I had been trying for a few months and I knew I could be preggo any time, but with this little guy it was a complete surprise. I great surprise...but a surprise none-the-less! I think also being this far along in the heat of the AZ summer is something that definately makes it harder this time.
At any rate...I'm still excited for November to come so I can meet my little guy and have my body back...sort of. lol. I'm using my same midwife as I did with the twins and she is wonderful. So helpful and supportive. I trust her fully and she really understands my POV as far as birthing goes. I also KNOW that if she says I need a c-section...I truly need one. It won't be for the convenience of the doctor or anything like that.
We moved. We have a bigger, newer, house...for the same price as the smaller older one we used to live in. We did have to move outside the city but it's worth it. We live close to some really good friends and they are super supportive. We've only been here a month and everyday they show me that we made the right move for our family. We def had to make some sacrifices, and take some risks to move but I know we did the right thing. Other people may not agree, but I care not. I know when I have this baby I will need all the support I can get, and they will def be there for us/me.
side note: stairs suck for 7 mo preggo ladies lol.
I think we've pretty much decided on a name for this little guy.
Lucas Reid Wickersham
Chris and I both love it! If he's born and just does NOT look like a Lucas we will reconsider but for now I think that's gonna be it. We had been thinking about Reid as a first name but I was never really sold on it and one day Luke popped into my head which then made me think Lucas and that was that pretty much it. I like the idea of Luke for short too so it works both ways.
We have one more REALLY big decision to make in the next three months: circumcision.
To circumsize or not. Chris knows exactly how he feels about it, and I am on the fence. There is a lot to consider, especially in our society. I thought I knew exactly how I felt until I found out we were having a boy and that I would actually have to make this decision. I've also spoken to a lot of people about their opinions and there are good points (IMO) for both sides. It will effect my boy's entire life...esp his sex life lol, and I want to make the right decision for the right reasons.
Anyway...lol he's gonna read this one day and be like "OH MY GOD! I can't believe you blogged about my penis!" Sorry buddy...but it's important to think about and I'm pretty much an open book :-) I'm sure you know that by now.
The twinsies are doing well. They are 19 months old now. Sarah is SUPER talkative. She copies just about every word she hears. Obviously they are both walking and running and moving all over the place. They follow commands pretty well too. Most of the time they know exactly what I'm talking about, when I'm talking to them lol. Olivia isn't terribly talkative. She kinda tries but her articulation just isn't there where as Sarah can really annunciate.
They are both obsessed with shoes...Sarah especially. My friend Holly was watching them the other day and she texted me and said "everytime my bedroom door is open Sarah runs in and bolts for my shoes!" lol. I said...that's my girl! I've been known to have a shoe obsession. lol.
The big girls are doing well. Ave starts Kindergarden next week and Rosa has already started 2nd grade. They are both pretty excited, esp Rosa. She is actually in the same school as two of her older sisters so she is just ecstatic. They are both pretty excited for a little brother too. I feel kinda bad for this kid...surrounded by girls. lol. Luckily his dad is a manly man and will teach him the ways of manhood lol.
Well, I'm gonna grab a nap!
I'll try to post some preggo Aimee pics soon too :-)
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Olivia being clever
Olivia is so good manipulating things with her hands, she really is gifted! She eventually got the belt buckled and was awful proud of herself.
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Sarah howling in the airport
Grandma goes by 'Mad Dog' at the poker table, I think Sarah approves!
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Friday, January 29, 2010
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
1 year??
So in about 3 days my girls will be one year old. How is that even possible?
We are having a small get together with just a few families. We are going to an old fashioned, family run, ice cream shop. It's called Mary Coyle's. It's a cute little place and it doesn't cost anything to do our party there. Basically you just give them a head count so they know to expect you. I am going to buy some ice cream there, they have a huge ice cream bowl type of thing with like 30 scoops of different kinds of ice cream. I am going to bring our own cake and decorations and that will be that. I think it's ridiculous to spend hundreds of dollars on a one year olds birthday. They won't even remember it, and they definitely won't care. I think it's more for the parents honestly. I did/do want to have a party and I do think it's important, so we are having a party just not a huge bash. It will be fun and memorable which is the most important thing.
I invited about 6 families that we are close to and I know a few of them won't make it for one reason or the other, but it will still be a good turn out.
I am also going to take them to get their pics done professionally for their one year b day. So far I have gotten professional pics twice, once when they were 3 weeks, once when they were 9 months, and now again when they turn one. Even though it is a little expensive I feel like it's worth it to have some good pics of the babies. When we adopt the big girls (FYI it's like 99% that we are adopting them--it's a matter of the court now) we will go get a family portrait done too.
On the subject of adopting, I am getting really excited about it. I am so sick of taking care of these girls but having limitations. I can't post pics, I can't make any major decisions, I can't tell them certain things because it's not my place yet, I have zero control over certain things. It's so frustrating. I just want things to happen so our lives can move on. You know??
Anyway. I will post TONS of pictures of their birthday and probably video too.
They will have their own little cakes and some ice cream. It's going to be so cute. I am really excited.
It's hard to believe that this time last year I was as a big a house...walking constantly to try and put myself into labor...miserable and wishing my babies would come out and meet me.
I am so blessed.
p.s. Olivia is walking, and Sarah is trying really hard. She doesn't have the balance just yet. Olivia walks all over now...she's getting quite good at it now.
We are having a small get together with just a few families. We are going to an old fashioned, family run, ice cream shop. It's called Mary Coyle's. It's a cute little place and it doesn't cost anything to do our party there. Basically you just give them a head count so they know to expect you. I am going to buy some ice cream there, they have a huge ice cream bowl type of thing with like 30 scoops of different kinds of ice cream. I am going to bring our own cake and decorations and that will be that. I think it's ridiculous to spend hundreds of dollars on a one year olds birthday. They won't even remember it, and they definitely won't care. I think it's more for the parents honestly. I did/do want to have a party and I do think it's important, so we are having a party just not a huge bash. It will be fun and memorable which is the most important thing.
I invited about 6 families that we are close to and I know a few of them won't make it for one reason or the other, but it will still be a good turn out.
I am also going to take them to get their pics done professionally for their one year b day. So far I have gotten professional pics twice, once when they were 3 weeks, once when they were 9 months, and now again when they turn one. Even though it is a little expensive I feel like it's worth it to have some good pics of the babies. When we adopt the big girls (FYI it's like 99% that we are adopting them--it's a matter of the court now) we will go get a family portrait done too.
On the subject of adopting, I am getting really excited about it. I am so sick of taking care of these girls but having limitations. I can't post pics, I can't make any major decisions, I can't tell them certain things because it's not my place yet, I have zero control over certain things. It's so frustrating. I just want things to happen so our lives can move on. You know??
Anyway. I will post TONS of pictures of their birthday and probably video too.
They will have their own little cakes and some ice cream. It's going to be so cute. I am really excited.
It's hard to believe that this time last year I was as a big a house...walking constantly to try and put myself into labor...miserable and wishing my babies would come out and meet me.
I am so blessed.
p.s. Olivia is walking, and Sarah is trying really hard. She doesn't have the balance just yet. Olivia walks all over now...she's getting quite good at it now.
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