Lesley and Levi: Well with the craziness of the last few weeks of school before spring break, I have had zero extra time to post. As I have said, we go to the high risk doctor every Monday now. Last Monday, there was not much change. Dr. Adair was there which was the first doctor I saw on December 23 and it was great to see him. (There are 4 doctors and they take turns coming up from Chattanooga.) The ultrasound tech nor him could get a good clear picture of 'it' because it is so light in color (which I found out means it is dense) and small. It is still measuring about 1.6cmx1.3cm or so. He said we looked like we were in good shape that this would not affect anything at all. Of course we are still wishing it would just magically go away to avoid any sort of surgery for him whether it be when he is born, 6 months down the road or at all! We are still pretty set for April 4/5 but it is not set in the books yet. I did have my as he said "last fully clothed" visit with Dr. Cole last week because next time they start checking me. I said well I guess there is no way to have this baby with clothes on so I better get used to it. This coming week will be the last week of only one doctor appointment. From there on out it will be 2 a week and will determine by how he/I am doing if our great plan of April 4/5 will be okay.
Once again, I had a God telling me I should be thankful moment at the doctor's office. I think too often we dwell on the bad and not about what we are blessed with. When we were at the doctor last Monday, I couple came in and I could tell they were a little nervous. She asked if they usually took so long and we talked back and forth. Turns out they think her little boy has cystic fibrosis. My heart just ached for her and all I could do was think and pray that things turned out well for them. Though Levi has whatever he has going on, I do realize we are blessed and all of the prayers we have had are certainly working and helping. So on my soapbox, every once and awhile step back and think about what you are blessed with and not always what is not going your way.
Anyways- I am more than ready and obviously I tell Joel that all that time because he said he has to hear it everyday. (I roll my eyes at that but it probably is true.) However today, Joel pulled out the pack and play, swing, bouncy seat and such and it definitely makes me want to have a little panic attack. If any of you know about Lilly's birth, you know why I am just a tad bit freaked out about the actual labor part. Throw in all of Levi's troubles, a whole new hospital, hour and a half drive and other things and this planned out control freak can easily panic about it all. I think I need valium at the thought of it all. I have to tell myself it will be SOOOO much better than last time or they might have to knock me out to have him. :) Less than 5 weeks but so ready to meet him, have him here, and not be pregnant. (sorry, no I am not that I love to be pregnant sort of gal even though I really have not had it that bad physically)
Example: I wish I had it on video but I don't. I came home from a consignment sale and bought her a couple of pair of pajamas and a few other things. I would pull them out of the bag and show them to her and she would say, "WOW! THANKS MAMA!" It was so sweet. Then we were playing and she was laughing hysterically. Out of the blue, SHE BIT ME on the chest. She went through a random biting phase; not out of anger but when she was playing or pulling up. She had not done that in a long time. It startled me and I slapped her mouth out of instinct. Then I started tearing up 1. for slapping her and 2. because it freakin hurt! It left a bruise! She just laid there and stared at me and then said in the most pitiful voice, "I want hug!" I was like DANG YOU, I am trying to be mad at you. Of course I gave her a hug. Joel came in and she broke down because she reacts to him more. He made her give me another hug and I got more snuggles. Anyways point being she is just the sweetest thing!
Funny/sweet things she now says:
- "Where go?" …."I see you boo." (she means BOO I see you) maybe thats funnier if you hear her :)
- "Be Right Back"
- "Sing star!" (when she is ready for bed, we have to sing Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star)
- Vi (for Levi)
- "Thanks, Mama!"
Likes:
- STILL obsessed with Dora, Elmo, Mimi (minnie) and GoGo (Yo Gabba Gabba-thought Joel is highly discouraging this)
- chinen (chicken)
- bananas (but DO NOT cut them up or she will not eat it-stubborn child!)
- MILK
- Her Minnie 4Wheeler (she is now not scared of it and rides it in the living room all the time)
- helping do laundry as in putting clothes in and bringing us clean clothes to fold
- LeapPad (best $20 my mom and dad spent; saved us at many a dinners out!)
- Her city blanket as we call it (Alicia gave us this blanket when she was born and now she has to cover up with it each night as she goes to sleep)
Dislikes:
- Unfortunately still hair bows thought she loves her monkey hat!
- Sleep, She has always fought sleep though once she is out she is out!
- lasagna (the only thing daycare says she won't eat for them)
Joel-Still hanging in there with me and Lilly. I think he is more than ready to have another boy in the house. A friend of ours, Tammie, gave us the cutest onesie. He even posted it on Facebook which is not like him if you ask me. He has been 'nesting' for me today. He vacuumed the whole house and by whole house I mean moved couches, got in corners, etc. He knows the way to my heart: a good vacuumed and mopped floor! Something about a clean house just makes me so happy!
Well I am sure I do not have much long until Lilly wakes up, so I better go try to get something done. Back to the doctor on Monday for the last week of one doctor appt. They will take measurements so I might make another quick post with a new update about him at least. We all have a feeling he is going to be a big baby!
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