Where have you been? Well, let me explain.
So, now you know. I got the kids off to school, we had a little bit of fun, and then I got hit with the "8 week flu". But, to spare you from my chronic whining, I will, instead, count my many blessings.
* The kids have been SO excited! Walker told EVERYBODY he met that he is gonna be a big bwodda and daddy and a mommy. He got a lot of confused looks.
*I have two angel helpers. One is Indi--she has taken care of Walker and gotten herself ready for school on way too many mornings. I could never have imagined that a 5 year old could be so helpful. The second is our babysitter--she is not only WONDERFUL with the kids (not too mention she has a schedule that allows her to sit during the day while I am at the doctor for HOURS), but, she has also folded my laundry (and it was a LOT of laundry!), put away my groceries (while I was throwing up and trying to get out the door for yet another appointment), and cleaned my house. I really could not have survived without her! Let me repeat, I COULD NOT HAVE SURVIVED WITHOUT HER!!!
And don't get any ideas about setting her up with some great guy--she is already taken! I have decided that she WILL marry my brother! Can't wait to have her as a sister-in-law!
*The baby seems to be growing great! I always get so nervous--there are so many things that can go wrong and I am high risk on so many levels...every ultrasound I breathe a little easier.
* I really LOVE the Dr.'s office that is handling this pregnancy! So far, I have really loved everybody I've worked with...I even love the diabetes educator who is working with me on my sugars. Now, you can't fully appreciate this last one unless you have personally worked with a "food natzi" who makes eating a nightmare. This lady is very educated and up-to-date on all the latest, she is also a diabetic herself--and, therefore, can offer real world advice, plus, she is super fun and sweet to talk to. I love her! I might be switching over to her care permanently after the baby is born! (We'll see though, she is quite a drive!)
*Ryan continues to stick it out and remain married to me in spite of all my cranky attitude. He really does get the brunt of all my tiredness and moodiness. I can keep a smile on my face for only so long, and then I am just too tired and sick for any sort of fun or good humoredness. The world gets the happy me, and Ryan gets the crying, grumpy me--it really isn't fair, and I need to change...maybe in the second trimester. If I could only learn to be nice when I am pregnant...
Sunday, October 4, 2009
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Posted by Lena at 9:42 PM
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Yay, I am so excited for you. We will pray that everything goes well and your health keeps strong.
So happy to see you're feeling up to blogging! Not to put the pressure on, but Parker would really love more pics of his cousins. I swear we looked at every picture and every video for way longer than we should have!
I love you lots!
Ohhh!! Congratulations, momma!!
Congratulations, Lena! I can't wait to meet cute #4. When's the big day?
Yay! Congratulations! I feel for ya...which is why I will NEVER be announcing another baby for us. Wish I lived close enough to help - I really do.
Congratulations! I can relate to being a cranky wife (and for me, as a mother too). I hope it gets easier for you during the 2nd trimester.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!! Oh I am so excited for you. Yeah for good high risk doctors, they make is so much easier to endure... as do good babysitters and patient husbands. So happy for you guys!
Congratulations!!
Thought I'd share a little something with you that got me through my 2nd and 3rd pregnancies: My mom, who (lest you forget) had ten pregnancies, and was deathly ill with all (almost as deathly as I am with mine - gotta love inheritances) once told me that she always felt like SUCH a horrible mother for each 9-month period of gestation, because she literally could not get off the couch. She felt like her life, and those of her husband and children, was going to hell in a hand basket (okay, she didn't use those exact words - can you imagine?). She worried about everything until she finally had an overwhelming assurance that she was doing the Lord's work, and because she was, the Lord would make up the difference, and soften the blow for her children whom she felt were being neglected. Everything would be FINE. And you know what? NONE of us eight living children remember negatively her pregnancies. In fact, we all have commented at different times, and wondered aloud how she did it without us knowing she was sick! She just chuckles and retells her story about how much she prayed and worried, and how grateful she is that God made it possible. So don't worry (as I gleaned from your comment on my blog) about things. If IT (being sick and grouchy and neglectful) is the only way our Heavenly Father can get His children to eternal families, then He will grant you Heavenly help. No worries.
Love ya, Lean Bean (do you remember that I used to call you that? I don't know what my deal is with nicknames - it's a problem). And I KNOW you're an excellent mother. Give yourself a break!
Wow, Congrats and sorry to hear you are so sick. What Andrea said was probably meant for you, but actually I needed that. On this six pregnancy I feel crazy and blah and my kids need a mother who is a mother. Some day. . . soon. . . I hope. . .When is the due date?
YAY!!! Not only for a post from you but for announcing your exciting baby news! We are SOOO excited for you guys. The little movie was so dang cute too- your kids are so cute and funny! (Loved Indi's stickers all over her face, the clown wig, etc!) I can't wait to see what Stum baby #4 is going to look like. Glad you've got a great babysitter! Don't forget we would love to help too!
Lena, my congrats to the new baby growing in your tummy and to your fabulous family whose every member knows so well to help out each other when there is need! It's awesome to hear that things work out so well for you - You deserve every bit of it!!
How exciting!!! I know it stinks to be pregnant, but oh so worth it! So glad you have an awesome babysitter. So do you KNOW its a girl already, or just calling it a she, so it doesn't have to be an it?
I am so excited for you Lena!! Hopefully you get to feeling better soon!
Can't wait to hear if it's a boy or girl (I didn't miss that right?)!! :)
Take care and put your feet up, you deserve it!
Congrats! Ryan said you were done at two. You have adorable kids. Hope all goes well with the pregnancy.
Torries
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