I went to the doctor for my 18 week checkup and everything looks good. The baby's heartbeat is 152, the same as four weeks ago. I have my ultrasound on September 8th and hopefully we will find out the gender. I am carrying completely different this time around than with Matthew. I have only gained 5 pounds, something I am very proud of. Chasing and running after Matthew has kept it to a minimum. I just started wearing maternity clothes, many of which are way too big still, but I know I will grow into them.
Matthew is doing well too. He has now cut the two bottom two-year molars at the same time and on top of that pulled one of his tubes out, which was not a pleasant experience in the least. He goes back to the ENT next Friday for another check-up and hearing test. While I started working on my room, Matthew went back to daycare for a few half days. The first few were challenging for him when I left. Deah had to basically pry him off of me, but by the time I was in my car at the end of the driveway he was done crying and playing with his friends. Oddly though, when I went to pick him up every day, he ran and gave me a hug and kiss and went about his business playing with the other kids. He is over the separation anxiety now, which is a good feeling. This was the first time in two years that I have had him react this way while dropping him off, but I know that it comes with the territory of a two year old!
I am eagerly awaiting next week as I go back to work. I have been working very hard the past two weeks getting my room ready and set-up and am about 98% complete. Each year I set up it gets easier than the one before. I still can't believe this is my seventh year! I will have another intern this semester, which always is a neat and challenging experience. Our new school is coming along nicely too. The construction is literally right outside my door, which will make for some distracting few weeks, but we will get used to the noise and traffic.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Not Much Else to Say...
Matthew was fighting me all day for a nap and refused to take one yesterday, so I finally got him out of his bedroom to play. He climbed on the couch and started to fall asleep sitting up within a few minutes. I told him that he needed to go lay down. He then tipped over from where he was sitting and started to get off the couch, but never made it. He slept like this for over an hour until he partially woke up and got comfy on the floor. I guess it is true that kids can sleep just about anywhere!
Monday, August 3, 2009
A Smooth Transition
Matthew is now sleeping in his new room and his new bed with ease. It took a couple days of skipping nap and passing out in the new bed to get him accustomed to his new surroundings. I love that when he is sleepy or wants a little rest, he will climb up in there and take a little rest.
Potty training has been put on the back burner because Matthew said he was "all done" and put the potty in the closet. Fine with me, we weren't expecting him to be trained for probably another year following the patterns of all the other boys we know. If he can be day trained by the time he is three, that would be great.
Brushing his own teeth has been one of Matthew's new "I can do it" chores. He doesn't like our help, but needs it at times to get the junk off his teeth. We got him a child's electric toothbrush to help him clean better. I saw today that my little fuss bucket has also been cutting his last teeth. His second year molars are starting to cut the gums, explaining the harsh moods and resistance to eat anything except applesauce and bananas.
Just when we will get done with Matthew's teething we will have to do it all over again with #2 on the way! I am 15 weeks pregnant today and due January 25th! I feel great and have had no symptoms of being pregnant other that being a little tired. We will have our ultrasound next month to hopefully find out the gender. I have no idea or guesses, though many family members are "rooting" for a girl. We'll see! This time around will be a different experience when it is time to deliver. First off, we won't be moving!! Secondly I will have a scheduled C-section so we will know exactly when it will happen and can plan accordingly. We are incredibly excited for the kids to be so close in age and we will be done after this one! We will keep you posted with the progress.
Potty training has been put on the back burner because Matthew said he was "all done" and put the potty in the closet. Fine with me, we weren't expecting him to be trained for probably another year following the patterns of all the other boys we know. If he can be day trained by the time he is three, that would be great.
Brushing his own teeth has been one of Matthew's new "I can do it" chores. He doesn't like our help, but needs it at times to get the junk off his teeth. We got him a child's electric toothbrush to help him clean better. I saw today that my little fuss bucket has also been cutting his last teeth. His second year molars are starting to cut the gums, explaining the harsh moods and resistance to eat anything except applesauce and bananas.
Just when we will get done with Matthew's teething we will have to do it all over again with #2 on the way! I am 15 weeks pregnant today and due January 25th! I feel great and have had no symptoms of being pregnant other that being a little tired. We will have our ultrasound next month to hopefully find out the gender. I have no idea or guesses, though many family members are "rooting" for a girl. We'll see! This time around will be a different experience when it is time to deliver. First off, we won't be moving!! Secondly I will have a scheduled C-section so we will know exactly when it will happen and can plan accordingly. We are incredibly excited for the kids to be so close in age and we will be done after this one! We will keep you posted with the progress.
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