tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29147079812865026712024-03-14T02:45:43.990-07:00Always Better TogetherKatiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17212127913495362773noreply@blogger.comBlogger155125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2914707981286502671.post-49455914949684015872013-09-02T08:55:00.002-07:002013-09-02T08:55:52.059-07:00Last month in pictures<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our first pic as a family of 5!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Proud big brother Ethan! Kaden (L) Logan (R)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">they love snuggling. Melts my heart. Kaden (L) Logan (R)</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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Things have been busy around here! I don't really get a break from these 3 boys! It is exhausting doing everything myself 5/7 days of the week including all night feedings so my hubby can sleep. That will be changing when I go back to work part time in about 10 days. C will have to help me out more, especially at night. We are lucky that his aunt & cousin are going to come to our house the days I work and watch the boys. So very thankful for them! Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17212127913495362773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2914707981286502671.post-90613516647434904312013-08-26T17:05:00.001-07:002013-08-26T17:05:20.776-07:00Kaden & Logan 1 monthWell things have certainly been busy around here! The past month is kind of a blur. The first few weeks weren't too bad because the boys were still pretty sleepy and acting like preterm babies. I had to wake them for every feeding and there wasn't a lot of awake time. My inlaws took Ethan most everyday for half of the day which was a tremendous help. C had to go back to work right away so I was on my own. I had friends/coworkers visit and bring us meals the first couple of weeks which was a huge help. My mom & grandma from Indiana visited over a week ago and it was so nice having them here. They were a HUGE help, my mom cooking/cleaning/baby care/organizing my house LOL. I didn't realize how much I needed help until they were here. Most days I keep up with the laundry (at least washing/drying) and dishes. Dinner is hit & miss, and most other chores get done when they get done. This has been hard for me as I like having a clean house and do not like a mess, especially when people come over. But I am horrible at asking for help!! <br />
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The past week or so has been a lot harder. The boys are having a lot more fussiness, gas, awake time and overall alternating who wants to be held. That doesn't leave much time for doing anything, especially making time for Ethan. He is having a rough time being home everyday with me and having to share me so much with his brothers. There have been a lot of tantrums, time outs, tears (from both of us). He had a MAJOR meltdown at the grocery store yesterday complete with kicking and screaming and throwing himself on the floor. Oh boy, it was not fun. Then I had a major meltdown when we got home and C took over and I just left to be by myself for awhile. I have had quite the mood swings and cry-fests. My 6 week PP check is next week so we I am going to have a chat with my OB about it.<br />
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I can't believe Kaden & Logan are almost 5 weeks old! They are on full formula since about 2 weeks old. I had the same problem with little to no milk supply this time, and it was incredibly tiring to try to nurse then bottle feed both babies and then pump. We are still trying to find the right formula to help their sensitive tummies. They are growing like crazy though! Today Kaden weighed 9lbs 6.5oz and Logan weighed 9lbs 6oz! They were both 20 7/8 inches long as well. Crazy that Kaden has caught up to his brother now! <br />
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<br />Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17212127913495362773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2914707981286502671.post-48430051732868913332013-07-28T20:33:00.001-07:002013-07-28T20:34:06.274-07:00Kaden & Logan have arrived!I am so happy to say that the boys have arrived safe & sound :) I never got around to doing a 36 week post because I just didn't feel like it! I woke up on Wednesday July 24th to low back pain and a painful contraction. That continued about every 5 minutes so I decided to get up and shower "just incase" something should happen. The contractions and back pain continued despite the shower and resting/water. I was supposed to have my regular OB appointment at 10:30 that morning but around 8:45 I decided to call the office and see what they thought and they wanted me to go to L&D.<br />
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My mother in law came and picked me & Ethan up and off we went. When I got hooked up I was contracting every 1-2 minutes and they were painful!! When they first checked me I was a loose 1cm and completely effaced. The midwife said she would call the OB and that likely if I continued past 2 cm we would be having babies that day ( remember I wanted a repeat csection). About an hour later she checked me again and I was a 2 so they decided we would be having the boys!<br />
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Things moved pretty quickly from there. About an hour later I was taken back and given my spinal and 25 minutes later Kaden Lucas was born weighing 5lbs 13oz and 19in long. One minute later Logan Charles was born weighing 6lbs 10oz and 19in long. Those are good size babies for 36 weeks +2 days! After about an hour in recovery the boys started to become a little noisy with their breathing so they went to the nursery for a couple of hours. Once they came back to our room, they didn't leave again! We spent 3 days at the hospital and came home yesterday.<br />
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The boys are very laid back, still pretty sleepy since they are "late preterm". My milk is finally coming in I think but we are supplementing, trying to nurse and also pumping every time so that part is exhausting! The home nurse came today and while Kaden is back to his birth weight (which is awesome at 4 days old), Logan is down 8oz (10%). I will have another visit either tomorrow or Tuesday and hopefully his weight will have gone up. I really want to be able to nurse the boys, but if my supply doesn't pick up I'm not so sure. It is exhausting trying to nurse, then bottle feed, then pump for two babies. Totally worth it, but exhausting!<br />
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We are completely in love and cannot imagine life any other way now. Ethan is very excited about them and wants to help whenever possible which isn't always so helpful :) <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">snuggles! Logan (L), Kaden (R)</td></tr>
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<br />Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17212127913495362773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2914707981286502671.post-5194927779960603972013-07-16T12:31:00.001-07:002013-07-16T12:31:43.521-07:0035 weeks (with twins)<span style="font-weight: bold;">How far along?</span> 35 weeks 1 day<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Total weight gain/loss:</span> +53lbs. <br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Maternity clothes?</span> Yes, but very few that fit over the belly!<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Stretch marks?</span> I've always had them, but now a whole new crop growing around my belly button :(<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Sleep: </span>I'm not sure what that is
anymore. I usually don't sleep more than an hour at a time between
going to the bathroom and having to move around from being so
uncomfortable. <br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Movement:</span> Has slowed down a bit. No big rolls or movements, more kicks and hiccups.<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Food cravings: sweets</span><br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Gender:</span> TWO BOYS!!!!! Kaden & Logan<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Labor Signs:</span> still having contractions off/on. The doctor stopped the Procardia last week and the boys are still cooking!<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Belly Button in or out?</span> still in, but completely flat and starting to protrude on the top.<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">What I miss:</span> Feeling normal. Not having horrible tingling pain & numbness in my hands. I'm guessing it is carpal tunnel but it is horrible!!!!<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">What I am looking forward to:</span> Meeting these babies! C-section scheduled for August 1st!<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Milestone: </span>I feel like every day is a milestone at this point. Made it past 35 weeks. I'll feel even better once I get past 36 weeks, then it's almost baby time!<br />
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Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17212127913495362773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2914707981286502671.post-14066785874249201952013-07-06T15:07:00.001-07:002013-07-06T15:07:39.353-07:0033 weeks with twins & labor scare<span style="font-weight: bold;">How far along?</span> 33 weeks 5 days<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Total weight gain/loss:</span> not sure since I didn't get weighed this week. I am quite swollen so my guess is close to +50<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Maternity clothes?</span> Yes, but very few that fit over the belly!<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Stretch marks?</span> A few new ones around the belly button<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Sleep: </span>I'm not sure what that is anymore. I usually don't sleep more than an hour at a time between going to the bathroom and having to move around from being so uncomfortable. <br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Movement:</span> Has slowed down a bit. No big rolls or movements, more kicks and hiccups.<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Food cravings: sweets</span><br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Gender:</span> TWO BOYS!!!!! Kaden & Logan<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Labor Signs:</span> Yes, spent two days in the hospital for pre term labor. <br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Belly Button in or out?</span> still in, but completely flat and starting to protrude on the top.<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">What I miss:</span> Feeling like myself. Being able to walk more than 5 steps without feeling dizzy or out of breath. <br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">What I am looking forward to:</span> Getting past 34 weeks (Monday) so I can deliver in town. I am SO READY to meet these babies!<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Milestone: </span>Well I made it through two rough days in the hospital with PTL. Next big goal is two days away so that I can stay in town. Also if I go into labor again they won't stop it after Monday.<br />
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I woke up last Monday July 1st feeling kind of off. Ethan went to daycare that day (his one day of the week) and I am so glad he did. I had horrible low back pain that progressed into more mentstrual like cramping as the day went on. I was feeling some contractions off & on, but mainly just these nagging back/menstrual pain. I pretty much laid in bed or the cough all day, drank lots of water and it just wasn't going away. I called and talked to a nurse at 4pm and she said I need to go to L&D to be checked. Thankfully my inlaws were home and they took me to the hospital and subsequently ended up taking care of Ethan.<br />
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When I got to L&D I was contracting every 1-1.5 minutes and it was very painful. I was having to breath through them and could barely talk. They gave me Procardia and started an IV. My cervix was closed but I have 50% thinned out. After an hour, the medicine still hadn't worked so they gave me another dose of it and really started pushing the IV fluids. At that point my hubby got there and he was surprised how fast and strong they were coming. We though for sure we were going to be meeting our babies that night. <br />
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The 2nd dose of procardia didn't work so they decided to admit me and start magnesium sulfate. AKA devil drug. They list of side effects they go through before even starting the medicine is horrific. The nurse I had was wonderful and said if I stopped breathing please let her know. Ok, will do!<br />
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They do a loading dose over a half hour then change to a slower dose that can be given for 48 hours to stop contractions. I started feeling bad immediately. Flu like sx, achy all over, super tired, and major headache. After 3 hours on the medicine I started to feel horrible chest pain and couldn't take a deep breath. Things happened quickly after that. They called a rapid response, turned off my IV, did an EKG and I'm not sure what else. After 20 minutes of stopping the Mag I started contracting ever 1-2 minutes again. The doctor decided to give the procardia one more try. If that didn't work I was going to be transferred to the University of Washington 2 hours south because my hospital doesn't deliver before 33 weeks if they can avoid it. <br />
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Thank goodness the Procardia started working after about an hour. I'm also thankful my cervix never started to dilate or they would have done my csection that night. I spent another day and a half in L&D to monitor babies, contractions, and see if the medicine would continue to work. I am now taking Procardia every 8 hours until I either go into labor again (which may happen) or I make it to my c-section. I started swelling in the hospital and it is only getting worse. My Blood pressure is also still borderline high which is odd because Procardia is a b/p medicine to lower it. OB is slightly concerned I might be developing Pre-Eclampsia but that it is being masked by the medicine. I also already have really low platelets which is the other thing they look for. So I am keeping a close eye on my swelling and b/p multiple times a day. The medicine is giving me horrific headaches and making me feel crappy overall. <br />
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<br />My next appointment is Thursday July 11th. I have called the OB office 3 times now to see if they have scheduled my c-section. It was supposed to be scheduled a week and a half ago, and they still haven't done it. I just want an end date at this point. Carrying twins, especially two large babies like I am, is taking its toll. I know that it is all worth it and the end is near, but I just want to be able to move around like a normal person! Plus I just can't wait to snuggle these babies :) Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17212127913495362773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2914707981286502671.post-35913349162404581272013-06-25T21:54:00.002-07:002013-06-25T21:54:28.130-07:0032 weeks (with twins) and updates!!<span style="font-weight: bold;">How far along?</span> 32 weeks<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Total weight gain/loss:</span> +44lbs. 6 of those pounds in the last week according to the MFM scale. I will be speaking to my OB about it tomorrow! I've got some major edema happening!<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Maternity clothes?</span> Yes, but very few that fit over the belly!<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Stretch marks?</span> Oh yes, they've been there for years. My belly is starting to itch like crazy, I am afraid there are new ones about to pop up!<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Sleep: Horrible! It takes me forever to fall asleep, and I sleep for about 2-3 hours then I am awake for 2-3 hours. I get maybe 4 hours a night if that. Benedryl isn't helping much either. </span><br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Best moment this week: Seeing the boys today at my MFM appointment! Great photos, and they are so big!</span><br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Movement:</span>
Yes they are having a party in there!<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Food cravings: sweets</span><br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Gender:</span> TWO BOYS!!!!! Kaden & Logan<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Labor Signs:</span> Contractions off and on. Nothing regular thankfully.<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Belly Button in or out?</span> still in, but completely flat and starting to protrude on the top.<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">What I miss:</span> Being able to walk without getting out of breath or dizzy. Being able to bend over and put my shoes on!<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">What I am looking forward to:Meeting these babies!!! 5 weeks to go. Hopefully I get to schedule my c-section next week!</span><br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Milestone: </span>32 weeks!!!! That is a big milestone. Next milestone is 34 weeks so that I can stay in this city and deliver! <br />
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At our regular growth ultrasound 2 weeks ago, they found the boys to be 23% discordant in their growth. That landed us a referral to the UW Seattle to see a MFM. C & I drove down there today for that appointment. Our ultrasound was first, and it was amazing the difference in their equipment. We had a few hours to kill before we saw the doctor, so we found a nice park overlooking Lake Washington, had a great lunch and made our way back. The perinatologist says everything looks good. The boys are HUGE for 32 weeks. Kaden is 4#11oz and Logan is 5#5oz, only 12% different according to their estimation. So long as the boys stay above the 50% for weight, and no more than 20% difference, we are okay! The doctor did recommend I stop working because of the scares of hypertension and pre-term labor. I was reduced to 20 hrs a week at 27 weeks working 2.5 days a week. That has been manageable until this past week. I think I have hit the wall. The full days are so hard to get through. It's so much effort to get up and ready for work and then be there for 9 hours a day, I have absolutely nothing left when I get home. Add in my 3 year old to the mix and it just isn't fair. My BP has also been elevated on those days that I work. She said to tell my regular OB tomorrow to write me out of work, and I am happy to do so. I am looking forward to the time alone with Ethan before these two boys come! <br />
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Only about 5 weeks and counting! I should be able to schedule my c-section tomorow for sometime the last week of July/first of August. Despite all of the PTL scares, I think these boys will stay put until they are pulled out :) <br />
I am loving these pictures we got today!! Kaden is head down and has less room so we couldn't get any good shots of him. Logan is transverse up in my ribs and gave us a great peak at his adorably chubby face! :) I cannot wait to see them!!! <br />
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<br />Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17212127913495362773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2914707981286502671.post-82709119862124255292013-06-03T16:47:00.002-07:002013-06-03T16:47:41.563-07:0029 weeks (with twins)<span style="font-weight: bold;">How far along?</span> 29 weeks<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Total weight gain/loss:</span> +35lbs as of this morning..<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Maternity clothes?</span> Yes, sadly I am running out of shirts that fit the belly.<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Stretch marks?</span> Oh yes, they've been there for years.<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Sleep: </span>When I do sleep it's okay. Waking up with back/hip/leg pain most nights which isn't fun. I have been waking up between 3-4AM the past few days and not able to fall back asleep. I don't enjoy it.<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Best moment this week:</span> Making it another week! Good appointment today. The weather is beautiful this week!<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Movement:</span>
Yes they are having a party in there!<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Food cravings: sweets</span><br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Gender:</span> TWO BOYS!!!!! Kaden & Logan<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Labor Signs:</span> Contractions off and on. Nothing regular thankfully.<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Belly Button in or out?</span> still in, but completely flat.<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">What I miss:</span> Feeling like a human being!<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">What I am looking forward to:</span> Growth ultrasound next week. Getting past 34 weeks. I am ready to be done. 8 more weeks!<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Milestone: </span>I made it past 28 weeks! That is the first milestone for twins! Next up is 32 weeks, and then once I get past 34 weeks if I were to go into labor I can deliver at the hospital in town. It better not happen before then or I have to head to Seattle!<br />
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I had a scare last week Wednesday. That was my first day at work after 4 days off (Memorial Day). I felt dizzy and headachy while getting ready for work but just assumed it was normal because I am feeling like that more and more these days. Well I made it about an hour sitting at my desk before I just couldn't take it. My heart was racing, I was short of breath and extremely nauseated. I ended up vomiting a few times and just felt bad over all. I went to my lead and told her I thought I should go home. At that point she said I should really see my OB due to the shortness of breath and I agreed. Thankfully I work right downstairs from my OBs office. They got me right in and my B/p and heart rate were elevated. The doctor came in and asked what had been going on and he decided I needed to go to L&D to be checked out. I told him I would call my hubby to come get me and he said no I am calling an ambulance, we are not taking any risks. <br />
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I started getting worried at that point. My husband met me at L&D and they were very quick to get things going. They thought I had a DVT or PE which was very scary. I had an EKG, chest xray, doppler study of both legs, and tons of lab work. They hooked me up to the NST and wouldn't you know it I was also contracting like crazy. The doctor checked me and I was soft but still closed. He did a fetal fibronectin test which checks to see if you might go into labor in the next 2 weeks and that was negative as well. I spent 7 hours in triage and had 2 OB's and an internist overseeing my care. They finally decided to admit me overnight for observation. I had another spell of the SOB, rapid heart rate and crummy feeling, but then nothing else. What they did find is that I have a very low platelet count. At my OB appointment today, the doctor decided to send me to a hematologist to make sure there isn't an underlying cause. Let's hope not! Tomorrow is my first day back at work since that day and I'm a little nervous. It's not comfortable to sit for a long period or stand, but I'll just have to make do. I am only working 2.5 days a week from here on out unless they decide to stop it all together again. <br />
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On another note, my wonderful friends threw me a baby shower this past weekend and it was wonderful! We got a ton of stuff (mainly clothes, blankets, burp rags, and a huge gift card to costco!). I am washing all of the newborn clothes, hats, and blankets today :) Only 8 more weeks to go!!<br />
<br />Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17212127913495362773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2914707981286502671.post-11374816655506267722013-05-13T08:21:00.001-07:002013-05-13T08:21:55.007-07:0026 weeks (with twins)<span style="font-weight: bold;">How far along?</span> 26 weeks<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Total weight gain/loss:</span> +27lbs 2 weeks ago. We shall see on Thursday at my appointment.<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Maternity clothes?</span>
Oh YES!<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Stretch marks?</span> Oh yes, they've been there for years.<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Sleep: </span>When I do sleep it's okay. Waking up with back/hip/leg pain most nights which isn't fun.<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Best moment this week:</span> Ultrasound appointment in a few hours!!<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Movement:</span>
Yes they are having a party in there!<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Food cravings: sweets</span><br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Gender:</span> TWO BOYS!!!!! Kaden Lucas & Logan Charles<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Labor Signs:</span> Not so much recently.<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Belly Button in or out?</span> still in.<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">What I miss:</span> Being able to be active.<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">What I am looking forward to:</span> Getting off of bed rest! More to come...<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Milestone: </span>26 weeks! <br />
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Two weeks ago, my blood pressure started going higher so I was put on modified bed rest and had to do a bunch of lab work. Labs came back okay, but the doctor has kept me on bed rest until my next appointment Thursday. It has not been very fun, but I am trying to enjoy the rest & quiet while I can. Thank god for Netflix and 6 seasons of Army wives! My blood pressure has not been high since I have been on bed rest. It is actually dropping quite low for me and I am having a lot of dizziness, and feeling faint. I really hope the doctor releases me to go back to work part time, but I won't know until Thursday. On a happier note, I have my monthly growth ultrasound today & I can't wait to see how big these boys are!! At my last appointment at 24 weeks, I was measuring 36 weeks!!! I am huge, and still have 11 weeks to go (37 weeks is the goal my doctor gave me!). <br />
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<br />Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17212127913495362773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2914707981286502671.post-90564345248684575412013-04-20T10:40:00.001-07:002013-04-20T10:40:43.233-07:0022 weeks with twins & some changes..<span style="font-weight: bold;">How far along?</span> 22 weeks 5 days<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Total weight gain/loss:</span> +25 pounds<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Maternity clothes?</span>
yes, most everything. I'm down to 3 scrub tops that fit for maybe the next 2 or 3 weeks!<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Stretch marks?</span> Oh yes, they've been there for years.<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Sleep: </span>Not great, but pretty standard for where I'm at. I can't get comfortable and as soon as I do, then I have to pee!<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Best moment this week:</span> Seeing the boys again at my growth ultrasound. <br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Movement:</span>
Yes, getting stronger by the day!<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Food cravings: sweets</span><br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Gender:</span> TWO BOYS!!!!! Kaden Lucas & Logan Charles<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Labor Signs:</span> Contractions, especially if I'm up on my feet. I spent last Saturday evening in L&D due to contractions. Thankfully there wasn't too much of a pattern and no cervical change. <br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Belly Button in or out?</span> still in.<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">What I miss:</span> Being able to be active.<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">What I am looking forward to:</span>
Getting past 24 weeks! Obviously I don't want them to come anytime soon!<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Milestone: </span>Both boys weighed 1lb 5oz on Monday! They are pretty big for where I'm at which the doctor is happy with.<br />
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I finally had my doctor's appointment on Thursday and was able to discuss what had happened over the weekend. Because of the increased contractions and uterine irritability, I am officially on desk duty at work. Working full time in a busy Pediatric clinic was taking its toll on me. The doctor threatened to pull me out of work completely if they couldn't make it work, but thankfully that wasn't the case. So for the next couple of weeks I will be doing all of our medication refills, and such. In May I'll start answering phones and talking all excess calls that come in. While this is not ideal, and will drive me absolutely crazy sitting all day, I know it's for the best. I will do anything to keep these babies in, and to keep working as long as possible! I have my next appointment in 2 weeks, and then my next growth ultrasound in about 3 weeks. Hopefully these contractions stay away! <br />
<br />Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17212127913495362773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2914707981286502671.post-40831018508138451962013-04-03T19:28:00.001-07:002013-04-03T19:28:18.520-07:0020 weeks with twins<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">How far along?</span> 20 weeks 2 days<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Total weight gain/loss:</span> +20 pounds or so.<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Maternity clothes?</span>
yes, most everything. Scrub tops getting tighter every day...<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Stretch marks?</span> Oh yes, they've been there for years.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sleep: </span>Not horrible. Usually have a good first 4 hours then up every hour or two to pee.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Best moment this week:</span> 3.5 day work week. Beautiful weather!<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Movement:</span>
Yes! Baby A seems to be more active, but they both have their active times.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Food cravings: sweets</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Gender:</span> TWO BOYS!!!!!<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Labor Signs:</span> Contractions every once in awhile..<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Belly Button in or out?</span> still in.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">What I miss:</span> Not much right now. Feeling pretty good =)<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">What I am looking forward to:</span> Next ultrasound on the 15th. Hopefully going to part time in June (waiting to hear back from my employer. Nothing is easy with them). <br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Milestone: </span>Over halfway! <br />
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On a separate note, my other baby (who is almost 3!!!) is having surgery tomorrow. We are going for ear tubes round 2, and also getting his adenoids removed. I really really hope this helps him not continue to get ear infections which then cause his horrible febrile seizures. Please say a prayer that all goes well!!! <br />
<br />Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17212127913495362773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2914707981286502671.post-69664438653463108442013-03-21T20:01:00.003-07:002013-03-21T20:01:36.874-07:0018 weeks (twins) and we are having...<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">How far along?</span> 18 weeks 3 days<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Total weight gain/loss:</span>+18 lbs! HOLY COW! :-/<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Maternity clothes?</span>
yes, most everything. Scrub tops getting tighter every day...<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Stretch marks?</span> Oh yes, they've been there for years.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sleep: </span>Not horrible. Usually have a good first 4 hours then up every hour or two to pee.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Best moment this week:</span> Anatomy Scan!<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Movement:</span>
yes! Subtle but definitely there!<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Food cravings: sweets</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Gender:</span> TWO BOYS!!!!!<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Labor Signs:</span> Contractions every once in awhile..<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Belly Button in or out?</span> still in.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">What I miss:</span> Not much right now. Feeling pretty good =)<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">What I am looking forward to:</span> Getting things ready for the boys! <br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Milestone: </span>Halfway! Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17212127913495362773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2914707981286502671.post-82043850279366177492013-03-11T20:47:00.003-07:002013-03-11T20:47:36.820-07:0017 weeks (with twins)<span style="font-weight: bold;">How far along?</span> 17 weeks<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Total weight gain/loss:</span>+12 or 13 lbs I think..
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Maternity clothes?</span> yes, everything except my scrub tops, which I have just borrowed bigger ones from co-workers for now.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Stretch marks?</span> Oh yes, they've been there for years.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sleep:I would like more of it please!</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Best moment this week:</span> Starting to feel both babies move! =)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Movement:</span>
very subtle, but yes!<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Food cravings: mainly sweets, but really I am just hungry all.the.time!</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Gender:</span> No Idea. I'm hoping for a boy & a girl.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Labor Signs:</span> Started having braxton hicks every now and then. Hopefully that won't lead to anything happening early!<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Belly Button in or out?</span> still in.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">What I miss:</span> Not much right now. Feeling pretty good =)<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">What I am looking forward to:</span> Anatomy scan on the 19th!!!! CANNOT WAIT!!<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Milestone: </span>Feeling babies move!!!Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17212127913495362773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2914707981286502671.post-25206098635525151052013-02-25T20:13:00.005-08:002013-02-25T20:13:55.728-08:0015 weeks {with twins}<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">How far along?</span> 15 weeks<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Total weight gain/loss:</span>+9 lbs....<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Maternity clothes?</span>
yes, most real clothes. I bought maternity pants that pass for scrub
pants and my scrub tops are still fitting (for now..). I suspect that
won't last much longer though. <br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Stretch marks?</span> Oh yes, they've been there for years.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sleep: </span>I am either out like a light, or toss and turn all night. I have to use the restroom quite a bit. <br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Best moment this week:</span> Hearing the heartbeats at my appt last Thursday.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Movement:</span>
Nothing yet. <br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Food cravings: sweets</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Gender:</span> No Idea. I'm hoping for a boy & a girl.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Labor Signs:</span> nope.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Belly Button in or out?</span> still in.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">What I miss:</span> Not much right now. Feeling pretty good =)<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">What I am looking forward to:</span> Feeling the babies move!<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Milestone: </span>2nd trimester!!! Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17212127913495362773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2914707981286502671.post-18798513329664706032013-02-17T12:27:00.002-08:002013-02-17T12:27:58.923-08:0014 weeks with twins<span style="font-weight: bold;">How far along?</span> 13 weeks 6 days<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Total weight gain/loss:</span> + 8 or 9 lbs...yeah my appetite came back and then some! :-/ (proof below in the pic!)<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Maternity clothes?</span>
yes, most real clothes. I bought maternity pants that pass for scrub pants and my scrub tops are still fitting (for now..). I suspect that won't last much longer though. <br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Stretch marks?</span> Oh yes, they've been there for years.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sleep: </span>I am either out like a light, or toss and turn all night. I have to use the restroom quite a bit. <br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Best moment this week:</span> Having a half day off of work!<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Movement:</span>
Nothing yet. <br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Food cravings: all food. well except mexican!</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Gender:</span> No Idea. I'm hoping for a boy & a girl.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Labor Signs:</span> nope.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Belly Button in or out?</span> still in.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">What I miss:</span> Not much right now. Feeling pretty good =)<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">What I am looking forward to:</span> Next appointment is Thursday! Hoping to see the babes again! I can't wait to feel them move either!!!<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Milestone: </span>2nd trimester!!! <br />
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I believe there has been some growth the past couple of weeks. I am measuring about 3+weeks ahead right now... That will only get better I'm sure =)<br /><br />Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17212127913495362773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2914707981286502671.post-28881558007863621272013-02-02T21:54:00.000-08:002013-02-02T21:54:12.039-08:0012 weeks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">How far along?</span> 11 weeks 5 days<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Total weight gain/loss:</span> +2lbs<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Maternity clothes?</span>
yes, most pants and a few shirts. <br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Stretch marks?</span> Oh yes, they've been there for years.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sleep: </span>I am either out like a light, or toss and turn all night. I have to use the restroom quite a bit. <br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Best moment this week:</span> Seeing the babies again during the NT scan and everything looked great.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Movement:</span>
Nothing yet. <br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Food cravings: Sweets!</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Gender:</span> No Idea. I'm hoping for a boy & a girl.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Labor Signs:</span> nope.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Belly Button in or out?</span> still in.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">What I miss:</span> Energy & not being sick. But it is all worth it.<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">What I am looking forward to:</span> Next appointment in a few weeks and feeling the babies move.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Milestone: </span>Almost 2nd tri...<br />
Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17212127913495362773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2914707981286502671.post-40308986310441661522013-01-19T16:19:00.002-08:002013-01-19T16:19:56.616-08:0010 weeks and sad news about GrandpaI already feel like these babies are getting less attention than Ethan did. Working full time with a husband and toddler and exhausting! Here we are though, 10 weeks! Only a few more weeks until 2nd trimester!<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">How far along?</span> 9 weeks 5 days<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Total weight gain/loss:</span> Not sure, will find out Wednseday<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Maternity clothes?</span>
Yes, jeans. My best friend had a baby 2 months ago and just gave me
all of her clothes. So thankful I lost so much weight last year &
can wear them!<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Stretch marks?</span> Oh yes, they've been there for years.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sleep: </span>I am either out like a light, or toss and turn all night. I have to use the restroom quite a bit. <br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Best moment this week:</span> Hearing a heartbeat with my doppler. Not sure how to tell there are two yet.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Movement:</span>
Nothing yet. <br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Food cravings: </span>Cereal, all kinds. <br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Gender:</span> No Idea. I'm hoping for a boy & a girl.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Labor Signs:</span> nope.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Belly Button in or out?</span> still in.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">What I miss:</span> Energy & not being sick. But it is all worth it.<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">What I am looking forward to:</span> Next appointment Jan 23rd!<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Milestone: </span>Almost 2nd tri...<br />
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On a sadder note, we found out today that my grandpa's cancer has spread and there is nothing more they can do. He probably has about a week left. So very very sad, especially since I can't be there with them. Please pray for my family during this difficult time.<br />
<br />Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17212127913495362773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2914707981286502671.post-63572380785321393822012-12-30T21:12:00.001-08:002012-12-30T21:12:50.854-08:00Surprise! We're having twins!!Where do I even start? We had our first ultrasound scheduled on the 26th (at 6 weeks 2 days) due to a previous miscarriage. I had been spotting quite a bit, but also feeling very sick & exhausted. I kept telling my hubby that this is either a girl, or something else is going on. My in-laws and best friend joked that maybe there are 2 babies, and I quickly shut them down. We had planned for one more baby, not for two!<br />
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Imagine our surprise when the ultrasound technician told us there were TWO babies & TWO heartbeats!!!<br />
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The ultrasound tech kept looking around and when she got to my right ovary, she said "Oh, that's why there are two. You ovulated twice." Apparently I released two eggs. Still in shock, I just kept saying "no, no there can't be two. Are you sure?" I could clearly see the two sacs! After talking with the doctor, I am carrying fraternal twins. The technical term is diamniotic dichorionic twins. She said it was the safest all of twin pregnancies because each baby has it's own sac & own placenta. We are adjusting to the news & are actually quite excited now. I am a little nervous for the road ahead, but just trying to take it one day at a time! At least now I know why my jeans were hard to button & I have been SO incredibly sick!<br />
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Here is my first belly picture. 7 weeks with twins!! <br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">How far along?</span> 7 weeks<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Total weight gain/loss:</span> I think I'm down 1 or 2 pounds<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Maternity clothes?</span> Yes, jeans. My best friend had a baby 2 months ago and just gave me all of her clothes. So thankful I lost so much weight last year & can wear them!<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Stretch marks?</span> Oh yes, they've been there for years.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sleep: </span>I am either out like a light, or toss and turn all night. I have to use the restroom quite a bit. <br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Best moment this week:</span> Finding out my babies are healthy with heartbeats =)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Movement:</span>
Nothing yet. <br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Food cravings: </span>Tarquitos. Specifically the brand from Costco. Also, cereal.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Gender:</span> No Idea. I'm hoping for a boy & a girl.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Labor Signs:</span> nope.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Belly Button in or out?</span> still in.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">What I miss:</span> Energy & not being sick. But it is all worth it.<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">What I am looking forward to:</span> Next appointment Jan 10th! <span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Milestone: </span>Finding out there are two babies with heartbeats!
Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17212127913495362773noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2914707981286502671.post-17843374146261333912012-12-13T21:08:00.004-08:002012-12-13T21:08:44.079-08:00Big news...Where have the past 6 months gone? We have been very busy around here!! In the throes of potty training (he pretty much has it!). Lots of illness, more seizures, and hospital stay for Ethan due to RSV. The past month has been such a blur!! <br />
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On another note, Ethan is going to be a big brother!!!! Finally!! C & I decided in October we were ready to start trying, and I had just stopped my BCP. I was already halfway through the month, so I didn't think it would work. Well, the first month we actually tried I got pregnant!! I am still in shock. If everything goes well, we will have another little baby around August 19th, 2013! We are so very excited! <br />
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So far, I have been exhausted & moody! Not too much nausea or sickness yet. I really hope that it stays away this time, but I won't hold my breath. I have my first doctor visit or "confirmation" appointment tomorrow morning. I am going to a new OB this time and they require this visit. Hopefully I will find out tomorrow when we can have our first ultrasound to make sure everything is going ok. Though, judging by how I have been feeling, I think it is. <br />
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We are just getting ready for Christmas, and looking forward to time with our family!!Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17212127913495362773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2914707981286502671.post-51257867481760691072012-06-16T20:24:00.002-07:002012-06-16T20:24:51.035-07:00Two years old<br />
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It's hard for me to believe that my baby is 2 today. I guess he isn't
really a baby anymore! He is growing and changing so quickly, it is
hard to keep up! One of my wonderful friends to photos for us the other
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This year my goal is to continue my healthy lifestyle I have adapted over the past year! I plan on going to the gym 3-4x per week. My friend/co-worker & I go on our lunch break! I want to continue eating healthier and tracking what I take in. <br /><br />One of my friends at work decided we should all do a "Biggest Loser" challenge. We started this past Friday and it will go for 12 weeks. I haven't been very good at going to the gym so far this year, but I have been better about tracking what I eat. I was very pleased when I stepped on the scale Friday morning.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">151.8</span> lbs!!<br /><br />In the past 19 months since Ethan was born, I have lost 76 pounds! My goal for this 12 week challenge is to lose 10 pounds. If I lose more than that, GREAT! I will not beat myself up over it if I don't lose 10 pounds either. My end goal is only 15-20 pounds away. It seems like such a small number, but it is becoming apparent to me that I REALLY have to work to lose this last 15-20lbs. I know I can do it though! <br /><br />Good luck to everyone out there who is trying to get healthy this year!!!Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17212127913495362773noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2914707981286502671.post-46038567743257395832012-01-08T19:21:00.000-08:002012-01-08T19:23:47.393-08:00We are ALMOST homeowners!The house I talked about making an offer on before didn't go through. We couldn't work out a deal with the bank. So we kept looking the past month and found a house we loved yesterday. We took my in-laws by today to take another look at it, and knew it was the right one for us. We put an offer in & it was accepted!! It comes with brand new appliances including front load washer & dryer =) So we have to have the inspection this week and an appraisal. Hopefully everything goes smoothly and we should be closing the end of February! I can't believe we are ALMOST homeowners...!!!!!Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17212127913495362773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2914707981286502671.post-3553483828960439452011-12-25T20:54:00.000-08:002011-12-25T20:56:22.284-08:00Merry Christmas!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HzAEZ4Rqm6s/Tvf-TxCexhI/AAAAAAAAAUw/XvOhC84gnKg/s1600/december2011%2B047.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HzAEZ4Rqm6s/Tvf-TxCexhI/AAAAAAAAAUw/XvOhC84gnKg/s320/december2011%2B047.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5690296269740623378" border="0" /></a> Ethan 18 months<br /><br /><br />Merry Christmas from our family to yours!!!Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17212127913495362773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2914707981286502671.post-21926541838728690252011-12-15T21:38:00.000-08:002011-12-16T19:26:09.255-08:00Sick again? & 18 months!!I Instead of taking Ethan to the doctor tomorrow for his 18 month appointment, we went today for a fever & cough. He has a sinus infection and is on antibiotics again. Joy! We went ahead and did everything except his vaccines today. He will get those when he is finished with the antibiotics!<br /><br />Here are his stats for 18 months:<br /><br />Height: 35.5in (>95%!)<br /><br />Weight: 28lbs 2oz (85-90%)<br /><br />Head Circumference: 51cm (>95% Huge!)<br /><br />He is walking, running, talking, laughing, and generally having a grand time! He is such a joy right now. He is starting to have more "toddler moments" & I think the terrible two's are approaching a little early.<br /><br />He loves saying & waving hi & bye bye. To everyone! It is really cute. Since he got his tubes in his ears, his speech has really started taking off!<br /><br />Ethan's list of words includes:<br /><br />Mama<br />Dada<br />Hi<br />Bye<br />Night-Night<br />Hot<br />Owie<br />Papa<br />Abbie (in-laws puppy)<br />Puppy (or sometimes pup-pup)<br />Not a word, but he loves to say "mmmmm" when he is hungry or sees food. Imagine this times 1,000 when we are at the grocery store!<br />Ball<br />Car<br />Diaper (we can understand it as that)<br />Yeah<br />No<br /><br />He loves to give & blow kisses. Whenever we say "I love you" he responds by giving kisses :) It melts my heart! He definitely understands what we say to him and ask of him. He responds appropriately with yes or no answers and/or head shaking. When I say it's time to change his diaper, he goes to his room. Time for a bath, straight to the bathroom. Time to eat, straight to the highchair. If he sees any signs of us leaving (clothes, shoes, purse, or coat) he RUNS to the door "Bye bye bye bye" and gets very antsy until we leave!<br /><br />He knows where his eyes, nose, ears, mouth, belly, feet, & head are!<br /><br />He has 7 teeth (4 on top, 3 on bottom). I think he is working on getting a molar on the bottom left side.<br /><br />He is in size 5 diapers. Size 24 month sleepers. Some 18 month shirts but mostly 24month clothes due to his height.<br /><br />We will take his 18 month pictures tomorrow & I'll post them then<br /><br />If you can take a moment to wish us luck....we put an offer on a house last night and we hope we get it! It is bank-owned and it is a fantastic deal. Brand new & over 2,000 square feet. We love it and really hope we get it. We may not hear back for a week or two, so I have to learn patience!!!Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17212127913495362773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2914707981286502671.post-67407050638955404922011-12-05T18:37:00.000-08:002011-12-05T18:46:06.328-08:00Updates!I have no excuses for not blogging in so long! Life is super busy with a toddler, husband, & full time job! I will make this update fairly short & try to start blogging more (I know, I've said that before...)<br /><br />Since my last blog in August, Ethan started having febrile seizures. His first one on August 19th was terrifying and lasted almost 20 minutes. He had to be intubated, sedated & life-flighted to Seattle Children's Hospital. We spent 2 days there waiting for all of the meds to wear off & make sure he was okay. It definitely put things into perspective for Chris & I. Since that day he had a continuous ear infection in one or the other ear. He did 6 rounds of antibiotics until he had another febrile seizure October 20th at 1am. Thank god for baby monitors!!! I woke up to a weird noise from him and found him seizing in his crib. His temp got up at 104.5 both times and it was so scary! Thankfully this one ended fairly quickly. We met with an Ear Nose & Throat doctor in November and 1 week later Ethan had tubes put in both ears (November 17th). Praise the Lord!!!! We are hoping this will solve his ear infections & stop causing fevers, so hopefully no more seizures! He is at more risk to have more seizures given how complex the first one was. Hopefully he won't though!!! <br /><br />He will be 18 months old in 10 days! Where the heck has the time gone? I WILL post pictures & an 18 month update this month because he is learning & growing SO fast! <br /><br />On the weight loss front, I am down to 154 & fluctuate up or down about 2 pounds. My friend & I joined a gym right by our work and go on our lunch break 3-5 times per week. I haven't lost any more weight, but focusing more on resistance/weight training to tone up!! I can tell a difference in the month since we joined! I have also increased the amount of time I can run to about 15 mins straight right now which is huge for me! Next goal is to run a 5k!!! <br /><br />We are in the process of starting to look for a house to buy!! Hopefully this happens SOON!!!Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17212127913495362773noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2914707981286502671.post-72190498123819991522011-08-14T11:40:00.000-07:002011-08-14T11:49:58.763-07:00Weight Loss UpdateI have been on a journey since January 2011 to really change my lifestyle and become HEALTHY. Yes, I wanted to lose weight, but really I want to be healthier and feel good. Here we are 7 months later and I have lost 44 pounds from then. My total weight loss since having Ethan 14 months ago (holy cow!) is 70 pounds!!!!! I am SO proud of myself! I have been measuring my bust, waist, and hips along the way and I have lost 10 inches each from my waist and hips. I have lost 7 inches from my bust (and I have smaller boobs to show for it lol). I have went from an XL-XXL in tops & size 18-20 pants to size MEDIUM shirts and size 12 pants (which are actually starting to get loose). I cannot remember ever wearing these sizes! I can't believe I am almost in a size 10. That may still seem large to some of you, but I am thrilled!
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<br />Today I weighed in at 158lbs. My goal by the end of the year has been to weigh 150lbs. I know I will make it, and hopefully even surpass it! I feel WONDERFUL, have so much energy, and can exercise for hours now! I LIKE exercising! I have a wonderful friend/coworker who has been helping me along this journey and she is an awesome workout buddy!
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<br />I would love to hear about your journey as well! Trust me, this hasn't been easy, and I am not always perfect. But this is for life! If you have any questions about how I have lost weight, just ask. I just did it the old fashioned way! Portion control, counting calories (using Livestrong.com), and exercise. Check out Livestrong.com , it has changed my life!!!!
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