I have been tagged by Jamie.....
Four jobs you have had in your life:
1. Newspaper Delivery Person
2. Deli
3. Pizzeria - Counter and made Pizza!
4. CPA
Four movies you would watch over and over:
1. Braveheart
2. Terms of Endearment
3. Steel Magnolias
4. Dirty Dancing
Four places you have lived:
1. Centereach, NY
2. SElden, NY
3. Shirley, NY
4. Yaphank, NY
Four TV shows you love to watch:
1. Project Runway
2. Friends
3. Apprentice
4. Gilmore Girls
Four places you have been on vacation:
1. Disney
2. Denver, Colorado
3. Rhode Island
4. Connecticut
Four websites I visit daily:
1. Email
2. blogs that I read
3. Washington Mutual
4. My niece's My space to make sure they aren't up to anything
Four of my favorite foods:
1. Chicken Francaise
2. Penne Ala Vodka
3. Mom's Spagetti Marinara
4. Anything Chocolate
Four places I would rather be right now:
1. No where - I am home and that is right where I want to be right now
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3.
4.
Four friends I am tagging that I THINK will respond:
1. Chas
2. Jess
3. Jenn
4. Ally
Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Saturday, February 18, 2006
Introducing...........
Hello Everyone!!! I have finally gotten a chance to upload some pics - Here are the stats for those that don't know:
I started having contractions at about 3:00pm on Friday 2/10 - Of course - I just figured they were gas pains - what the hell do I know. On Saturday the 11th, I even tried to go into work - it lasted for all of an hour or so and then we went to the hospital where my contractions were 1-2 minutes apart (yeah - leave it to me - I know!)
Nicholas Henry Mensche entered the world at 11:53 am weighing in at 6 lbs 8 oz and 19.25 inches long (they first told us he was only 18 inches - but a week later he is 19.25 - so I think the Hospital got it wrong!)
Nicky's sister Jennifer Rose Mensche followed two minutes later at 11:55 am at a petite 4 lbs 15 oz and 18 1/2 inches long. Jenny tried to bite the doctor's fingers when she came out.
Unfortunately, I had a placental abruption and Nicky swallowed alot of blood and had to be taken to the NICU - he was a tough little sucker and he was able to come upstairs with us on Monday night.
So far - Nicky is the high maintenance one and Jenny is insanely mellow - guess she takes after her Daddy!
Joey is totally smitten with his brother and sister and very protective too - Daddy is totally in awe.
I am doing fine - a little sore but nothing a few good motrin won't fix.
Both babies were a little jaundice but don't need light therapy - they are a week old today - I can't believe it!!!!
Here are some pics:
Pics of Babies
I started having contractions at about 3:00pm on Friday 2/10 - Of course - I just figured they were gas pains - what the hell do I know. On Saturday the 11th, I even tried to go into work - it lasted for all of an hour or so and then we went to the hospital where my contractions were 1-2 minutes apart (yeah - leave it to me - I know!)
Nicholas Henry Mensche entered the world at 11:53 am weighing in at 6 lbs 8 oz and 19.25 inches long (they first told us he was only 18 inches - but a week later he is 19.25 - so I think the Hospital got it wrong!)
Nicky's sister Jennifer Rose Mensche followed two minutes later at 11:55 am at a petite 4 lbs 15 oz and 18 1/2 inches long. Jenny tried to bite the doctor's fingers when she came out.
Unfortunately, I had a placental abruption and Nicky swallowed alot of blood and had to be taken to the NICU - he was a tough little sucker and he was able to come upstairs with us on Monday night.
So far - Nicky is the high maintenance one and Jenny is insanely mellow - guess she takes after her Daddy!
Joey is totally smitten with his brother and sister and very protective too - Daddy is totally in awe.
I am doing fine - a little sore but nothing a few good motrin won't fix.
Both babies were a little jaundice but don't need light therapy - they are a week old today - I can't believe it!!!!
Here are some pics:
Pics of Babies
Thursday, February 02, 2006
Update and Hellos
Well, here I am 35 weeks and 6 days - I am getting bigger by the day but that is ok - It is almost over - and then the real hard work begins.
I had a doctor's appointment Tuesday:
Fluid is good
Blood Pressure Perfect
Gained 3 lbs in a week (O MY GOD)
My son is weighing in around 5 lbs 15 oz.
My daughter is weiging in around 5 lbs 11 oz - both are over the 50 percent tile which is fantastic for twins.
My C-Section is still scheduled for the 15th at 1:30 - my doctor couldn't get an earlier time because there are conferences that day - my only other option would have been to deliver on the 13th but I wanted to keep the date on Joe's birthday.
My last day of work is Saturday the 11th - everyone says I am crazy for working up until the last minute but the longer I work while I am pregnant the longer I can be home with the babies.
My husband got a new job - the hours are pretty perfect - T, W, F, S, S from 3 - 10 - when I go back to work I will work the mornings and he will work nights - it will be rough on us but it is important to not have to ship the babies off to a sitter every day so we will manage.
My shower is this Saturday - not that I am supposed to know about it - LOL - my boss had a big post it in his day planner - when I was figuring out scheduling I saw it - OOPS! I didn't register for many things - I have a lot of stuff left over from Joey.
We are almost done with the changes to the house (we are making downstairs a play room) I will be happy and relieved when that is over.
One of my best friends is having her baby today via C-Section - it is her first - we are all so excited for her. We met for dinner last week and she bought me my cradle sets:
Jenny's Cradle Set
Nicki's Cradle Set
Of course now, Joey wants a new bed set - which I agreed to - he is going to get Batman. Joey is getting so excited but he is still upset that I will have to spend time in the hospital. I am sure he will be fine - but he doesn't like to talk about it.
I have been bad at commenting on blogs lately and I am sorry - I have been in absolute sleep mode lately - it seems I can fall asleep anytime and anywhere - except for at night in my own bed!
Ally - I am so happy that you are finally getting to San Antonio - I am also glad that you will be seeing that RE - he sounds really good!
Lesley - I am glad that you have been updating - I 've missed you! I hope Ayden had a good first day of school and that you didn't cry to much!
Chas - Sammy is absolutely beautiful - I can't wait to see more pics!
Jamie - How cool is it that your husband is a cartoon character? I will be watching out for him on Sunday. Good luck with the new method this month!
Jess - Power of Prayer - absolutely! I hope you are doing better - I will try to update more.
Heather - What a cutie Ashton is! I can understand you being so nervous - it should go away by the time he is 45 or so!
Heather - not too much longer to go! Good luck to you!
Liz - I am waiting to hear that Nemo and Frosty stuck like crazy! Good luck to you!
Jenny - Haven't heard much from you - hope you are doing ok.
Jenna - I am sorry things have been difficult lately - I hope everything works out for you.
To anyone I missed - I hope everyone is doing well and this year turns out to be a magical one for all.
Well, I guess I should get to work now! Have a good day!
Love,
Jenn
I had a doctor's appointment Tuesday:
Fluid is good
Blood Pressure Perfect
Gained 3 lbs in a week (O MY GOD)
My son is weighing in around 5 lbs 15 oz.
My daughter is weiging in around 5 lbs 11 oz - both are over the 50 percent tile which is fantastic for twins.
My C-Section is still scheduled for the 15th at 1:30 - my doctor couldn't get an earlier time because there are conferences that day - my only other option would have been to deliver on the 13th but I wanted to keep the date on Joe's birthday.
My last day of work is Saturday the 11th - everyone says I am crazy for working up until the last minute but the longer I work while I am pregnant the longer I can be home with the babies.
My husband got a new job - the hours are pretty perfect - T, W, F, S, S from 3 - 10 - when I go back to work I will work the mornings and he will work nights - it will be rough on us but it is important to not have to ship the babies off to a sitter every day so we will manage.
My shower is this Saturday - not that I am supposed to know about it - LOL - my boss had a big post it in his day planner - when I was figuring out scheduling I saw it - OOPS! I didn't register for many things - I have a lot of stuff left over from Joey.
We are almost done with the changes to the house (we are making downstairs a play room) I will be happy and relieved when that is over.
One of my best friends is having her baby today via C-Section - it is her first - we are all so excited for her. We met for dinner last week and she bought me my cradle sets:
Jenny's Cradle Set
Nicki's Cradle Set
Of course now, Joey wants a new bed set - which I agreed to - he is going to get Batman. Joey is getting so excited but he is still upset that I will have to spend time in the hospital. I am sure he will be fine - but he doesn't like to talk about it.
I have been bad at commenting on blogs lately and I am sorry - I have been in absolute sleep mode lately - it seems I can fall asleep anytime and anywhere - except for at night in my own bed!
Ally - I am so happy that you are finally getting to San Antonio - I am also glad that you will be seeing that RE - he sounds really good!
Lesley - I am glad that you have been updating - I 've missed you! I hope Ayden had a good first day of school and that you didn't cry to much!
Chas - Sammy is absolutely beautiful - I can't wait to see more pics!
Jamie - How cool is it that your husband is a cartoon character? I will be watching out for him on Sunday. Good luck with the new method this month!
Jess - Power of Prayer - absolutely! I hope you are doing better - I will try to update more.
Heather - What a cutie Ashton is! I can understand you being so nervous - it should go away by the time he is 45 or so!
Heather - not too much longer to go! Good luck to you!
Liz - I am waiting to hear that Nemo and Frosty stuck like crazy! Good luck to you!
Jenny - Haven't heard much from you - hope you are doing ok.
Jenna - I am sorry things have been difficult lately - I hope everything works out for you.
To anyone I missed - I hope everyone is doing well and this year turns out to be a magical one for all.
Well, I guess I should get to work now! Have a good day!
Love,
Jenn
Sunday, January 22, 2006
34 Week Belly pics.......
Well, if we get caught in a rainstorm, at least I know Joey won't get wet!!! LOL
SEE - even the guy on the TV can't believe how big I am - he is just sitting there with a big stupid grin on his face!
My GOD! My belly enters a room 10 minutes before I do - and yes, unfortunately, the stretch marks have appeared - thought I was going to get away with it - but I guess not!
That's it - 34 weeks and counting.
A little fun...Thanks Melissa
**Why do we press harder on a remote control when we know the batteries are getting weak?
********Why do banks charge a fee on "insufficient funds" when they know there is not enough? ******
Why does someone believe you when you say there are four billion stars, but check when you say the paint is wet? ***
***Why doesn't glue stick to the bottle? *****
***Why do they use sterilized needles for death by lethal injection? ***
***Why doesn't Tarzan have a beard? ***
***Why does Superman stop bullets with his chest, but ducks when you throw a revolver at him? ****
****Why do Kamikaze pilots wear helmets? ****
****Whose idea was it to put an "S" in the word "lisp"? ***
***If people evolved from apes, why are there still apes? ****
**Why is it that no matter what color bubble bath you use the bubbles are always white? ***
*****Is there ever a day that mattresses are not on sale? ***
***Why do people constantly return to the refrigerator with hopes that something new to eat will have materialized? ***
***Why do people keep running over a string a dozen times with their vacuum cleaner, then reach down, pick it up, examine it, then put it down to give the vacuum one more chance? ***
*****Why is it that no plastic bag will open from the end on your first try? ****
****How do those dead bugs get into those enclosed light fixtures? ***
***When we are in the supermarket and someone rams our ankle with a shopping cart then apologizes for doing so, why do we say, "It's all right?" Well, it isn't all right, so why don't we say, "That hurt, you stupid idiot?" ***
***Why is it that whenever you attempt to catch something that's falling off the table you always manage to knock something else over? ****
****In winter why do we try to keep the house as warm as it was in summer when we complained about the heat? ***
***How come you never hear father-in-law jokes? ***
***And my FAVORITE......
****The statistics on sanity are that one out of every four persons is suffering from some sort of mental illness. Think of your three best friends -- if they're okay, then it's you. **
********Why do banks charge a fee on "insufficient funds" when they know there is not enough? ******
Why does someone believe you when you say there are four billion stars, but check when you say the paint is wet? ***
***Why doesn't glue stick to the bottle? *****
***Why do they use sterilized needles for death by lethal injection? ***
***Why doesn't Tarzan have a beard? ***
***Why does Superman stop bullets with his chest, but ducks when you throw a revolver at him? ****
****Why do Kamikaze pilots wear helmets? ****
****Whose idea was it to put an "S" in the word "lisp"? ***
***If people evolved from apes, why are there still apes? ****
**Why is it that no matter what color bubble bath you use the bubbles are always white? ***
*****Is there ever a day that mattresses are not on sale? ***
***Why do people constantly return to the refrigerator with hopes that something new to eat will have materialized? ***
***Why do people keep running over a string a dozen times with their vacuum cleaner, then reach down, pick it up, examine it, then put it down to give the vacuum one more chance? ***
*****Why is it that no plastic bag will open from the end on your first try? ****
****How do those dead bugs get into those enclosed light fixtures? ***
***When we are in the supermarket and someone rams our ankle with a shopping cart then apologizes for doing so, why do we say, "It's all right?" Well, it isn't all right, so why don't we say, "That hurt, you stupid idiot?" ***
***Why is it that whenever you attempt to catch something that's falling off the table you always manage to knock something else over? ****
****In winter why do we try to keep the house as warm as it was in summer when we complained about the heat? ***
***How come you never hear father-in-law jokes? ***
***And my FAVORITE......
****The statistics on sanity are that one out of every four persons is suffering from some sort of mental illness. Think of your three best friends -- if they're okay, then it's you. **
Saturday, January 21, 2006
BANNER FREAKIN' WEEKEND!
CONGRATULATIONS CHAS AND J ON YOUR NEW BABY GIRL!!!!
WELCOME TO THE WORLD SAMMY!
WELCOME TO THE WORLD SAMMY!
More Congratulations go out to Heather and Carl on little Ashton's arrival!
THIS IS SUCH FANTASTIC NEWS! I WISH YOU AND YOUR LITTLE ONES ALL THE HAPPINESS IN THE WORLD!!!
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Blast from the past
God - I miss this Guy!
Well - there hasn't been too much going on here - I am gettting bigger then ever and have been experiencing some braxton hicks contractions lately. Third trimester exhaustion has also taken hold - Joey is sick - I kept him home from Preschool today and called into work -
Last Friday I ended up at the doctor's office being monitored because I was contracting every hour and a 1/2 - which isn't a big deal but they were coming regular so I figured - better be safe then sorry - OF COURSE - not one contraction at the doctor's office! I had one more contraction that night but then none since - so I guess my body was just practicing!
The doctor gave me an internal - holy crap it hurt like hell - I HATE INTERNALS (well, then again - who likes them?)
Now I have to address my son's Christmas Thank you cards and I am going to take a nap.
I have been reading blogs but not commenting too much - I will try to update with everyone later - I just feel wiped out lately. I hope all is good!
Love,
Jenn
Well - there hasn't been too much going on here - I am gettting bigger then ever and have been experiencing some braxton hicks contractions lately. Third trimester exhaustion has also taken hold - Joey is sick - I kept him home from Preschool today and called into work -
Last Friday I ended up at the doctor's office being monitored because I was contracting every hour and a 1/2 - which isn't a big deal but they were coming regular so I figured - better be safe then sorry - OF COURSE - not one contraction at the doctor's office! I had one more contraction that night but then none since - so I guess my body was just practicing!
The doctor gave me an internal - holy crap it hurt like hell - I HATE INTERNALS (well, then again - who likes them?)
Now I have to address my son's Christmas Thank you cards and I am going to take a nap.
I have been reading blogs but not commenting too much - I will try to update with everyone later - I just feel wiped out lately. I hope all is good!
Love,
Jenn
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Doctor's Appt. Yesterday
Well - I went to the Doctor's yesterday - my chunky kids are both weighing in at 4 pounds 7 ounces each!!! They are the size of single babies and gained 1 1/2 pounds in the past month - right now I have more baby in me then when I delivered my son at 9 months!
I had Braxton Hicks this morning - one contraction was kind of intense - but once I walked around they went away. Boy am I glad I am having a scheduled C-Section! LOL
5 more weeks from today and I deliver - I am getting so nervous and I feel like I still have so much left to do!
Well - that is it - I am at work and I have stuff to do - hopefully I will be able to update more later.
Hope all is well!
Love,
Jenn
I had Braxton Hicks this morning - one contraction was kind of intense - but once I walked around they went away. Boy am I glad I am having a scheduled C-Section! LOL
5 more weeks from today and I deliver - I am getting so nervous and I feel like I still have so much left to do!
Well - that is it - I am at work and I have stuff to do - hopefully I will be able to update more later.
Hope all is well!
Love,
Jenn
Friday, December 30, 2005
Some Belly Pics
Well, here is my profile at 31 weeks - my husband says I look like a bullet! Notice the Protrusion of the Belly Button - my husband is OBSESSED with my belly button - he will rub my belly and then inevitably he starts pushing down on my button - he calls me a push start!!!!
Here is the frontal view - if I would move my hand and let my boobs drop where they would - I would look like Mickey Mouse!!!!
At my last sonogram both babies were measuring at 3 lbs - that was at 28 weeks - according to all the baby books - in single pregnancy the baby should be about 3 pounds at 30-31 weeks - so both of my babies are measuring big - you can definately tell by my belly!!!!!!
I am off from work tomorrow and Sunday so I won't be updating again - so I want to say to everyone:
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!
Friday, December 23, 2005
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
I won't be on all weekend so I just wanted to say to everyone:
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!
I hope you all enjoy a wonderful holiday weekend and get all your heart's desire in this coming New Year!!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!
I hope you all enjoy a wonderful holiday weekend and get all your heart's desire in this coming New Year!!
Friday, December 16, 2005
Small Update
Well, I am 29 weeks today - only 61 more days until my delivery date of February 15th. Do I have ANYTHING ready - that is a big NOPE.
Am I ready for the holidays? That is a big NOPE!
I didn't go to work today - well, rather, I worked from home - I was only supposed to go in from 8-12 with Joey - and it was horrible out this morning - so I said screw it - of course, I have been working for a couple of hours from here - so not really a day off.
My husband just went to get us some bagels and then he is off to work for the whole day - bummer.
We will finally get our tree on Sunday - our Charlie Brown Christmas Tree - I don't have the spirit at all this year for some reason.
I know I haven't been commenting much but Ihave been reading - so I know how everyone is doing. I have a few errands to run this afternoon - and then I am going to nap. Not too interesting.
Anyway, I hope everyone has a great weekend. Talk to you all soon.
Am I ready for the holidays? That is a big NOPE!
I didn't go to work today - well, rather, I worked from home - I was only supposed to go in from 8-12 with Joey - and it was horrible out this morning - so I said screw it - of course, I have been working for a couple of hours from here - so not really a day off.
My husband just went to get us some bagels and then he is off to work for the whole day - bummer.
We will finally get our tree on Sunday - our Charlie Brown Christmas Tree - I don't have the spirit at all this year for some reason.
I know I haven't been commenting much but Ihave been reading - so I know how everyone is doing. I have a few errands to run this afternoon - and then I am going to nap. Not too interesting.
Anyway, I hope everyone has a great weekend. Talk to you all soon.
Thursday, December 08, 2005
My boy's Preschool Picture.....
Well, Here he is....my little man. I am not too thrilled with the flower background...but he does take a good picture. I don't know where he gets it from because my husband and I aren't photogenic (sp?) at all!!! He is such a little munchkin but I love him!
He is learning Christmas songs at school now - so he was singing them to me this morning on our way to school - the kid cracks me up!
Hope everyone has a good day.
Monday, December 05, 2005
Not too much to update here - it has been a slow and melancholy week. Last Saturday I went to the cemetary with my sister's and my mother - it was two years since Grandma has left us.
I went to the doctor last week - everything looks good - says I am carrying great - my next appointment is next Tuesday - I will be getting a sonogram - hopefully I will be able to post some pics if they come out clear enough.
Joey has a cold - so he has been a little out of sorts lately.
We bought a shed last night - should be delivered this weekend - then we can start clearing out the basement to make it a playroom - I am dreading that task - there is so much crap down there - my poor husband will have to do most of the work though!
Christmas is almost here - not really ready for it - I have presents for Joey - and my nephew - but that is it.
Next weekend I am taking Joey to a brunch with Santa Claus and then we are going to see "A Christmas Carol" at Theatre 3 in Port Jeff - maybe get our tree afterwards - hopefully it will be a nice day.
We are supposed to get a snow storm tonight - I hope it doesn't suck too bad - I love my 4 wheel drive.
I hope everyone is doing well - Ally and Jess - I hope you guys are ok - I know you mentioned you have some stuff going on lately.
Les - I hope your move goes well.
Chas - I am glad you had a good trip to Texas - hope you are feeling ok.
Jamie - love the website and the floors - hope you are doing well.
Jenna - I was sorry to hear about your miscarriage - I hope you are doing ok.
To everyone else - I hope all is well and that your holidays bring a little cheer.
Hopefully, I will update before Christmas.
I went to the doctor last week - everything looks good - says I am carrying great - my next appointment is next Tuesday - I will be getting a sonogram - hopefully I will be able to post some pics if they come out clear enough.
Joey has a cold - so he has been a little out of sorts lately.
We bought a shed last night - should be delivered this weekend - then we can start clearing out the basement to make it a playroom - I am dreading that task - there is so much crap down there - my poor husband will have to do most of the work though!
Christmas is almost here - not really ready for it - I have presents for Joey - and my nephew - but that is it.
Next weekend I am taking Joey to a brunch with Santa Claus and then we are going to see "A Christmas Carol" at Theatre 3 in Port Jeff - maybe get our tree afterwards - hopefully it will be a nice day.
We are supposed to get a snow storm tonight - I hope it doesn't suck too bad - I love my 4 wheel drive.
I hope everyone is doing well - Ally and Jess - I hope you guys are ok - I know you mentioned you have some stuff going on lately.
Les - I hope your move goes well.
Chas - I am glad you had a good trip to Texas - hope you are feeling ok.
Jamie - love the website and the floors - hope you are doing well.
Jenna - I was sorry to hear about your miscarriage - I hope you are doing ok.
To everyone else - I hope all is well and that your holidays bring a little cheer.
Hopefully, I will update before Christmas.
Wednesday, November 23, 2005
Monday, November 21, 2005
Some pics and Giving Thanks.
Well, I have some pics - but not many - still haven't taken an updated belly pic - the last one was about 3 weeks ago and is a little blurry -
I feel like I am much bigger now - but I guess I will see when I get Joe to take another pic - Here I am about 22 weeks (I am 25 now). I have another pic of me sitting down, but Joe also got the bottom of my gi-normous boob in the shot - not something you all want to see.
Here is one of Joey on Halloween - As you can see he has already started smushing his makeup off - about 1/2 hour after this I had to clean his entire face off and just paint his little nose black with some whiskers - I also had to fix his droopy bow tie! LOL
I know I am really bad at updating - so let me say this now:
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!!!!! I hope you and your family are doing well and have a great day. My list of things that I am thankful for:
1. My husband - we have had our rough patches and sometimes life can get the best of us - but I would still marry him today - even knowing what we would go through.
2. My beautiful little boy - I thank God everyday for my little miracle child - When I am pissy about the trivial stuff, I look at him and know that - whatever happens - Life is good and right.
3. These two beautiful babies growing inside of me - thanks to wonderful medical advances. I watch my belly grow and feel my stomach move and bump in awe. I can't wait to meet them - I love them so much already.
4. My family - my sisters, brothers, even in-laws - I am one of the luckiest people in the world - my family may be quirky and bitchy and even fucking crazy - but when the chips are down - I know that I can knock on any door and be let in - no questions asked. I love you all.
5. All of my online friends - especially the IPP - who have kept me sane through this incredible journey. I love you all and don't know what I would do without you.
6. Ally - my other pea in a pod - thanks for listening to my IM rants!
7. My best friend Kim - my cheap psychiatrist - her ear must feel like it is going to fall off sometimes.
8. My other best friend Sue - I may only see her once a month - but she keeps me grounded and cracks me up!
9. The roof over my head, the food in my belly, the clothes on my back. I may not own my house, or go to the finest restaurants or be wearing couture but I am warm and dry at night - which is alot more than alot of people.
10. My job - that it gives me the flexibility to go on paid maternity leave - see my son at his Thanksgiving Parade - or go to lunch with my husband. I may complain - but I work with great people who have respect for my family.
OK - that is my top ten list - I expect to see everyone's on their blog!!!!!!!
Have a great one!
Love,
Jenn
Wednesday, November 16, 2005
I am the worst blogger in the world!
OK, OK - I know I am the worst blogger in the world! I haven't updated in 10 days. So here is the scoop (or lack thereof)
****Joey News******
Joey is too much lately - he cracks me up every day. I guess it is because he is learning all these things and having different influences in Preschool. Here is just a sample:
(Going to my brother's house at night): "Mom, the moon sleeps during the day and wakes up at night right?"
Me: Yup!
Joey: "That means he is NocTURTLE"
"Mom, it is a full moon out - he must have eaten alot of dinner!"
At the diner, Joey was looking at those things that you put the quarter in and get a stupid toy:
Me: "Joey, don't even think about it"
Joey: "MMOOOOMMMM - I'm thinkin' about it!"
We were arguing over the remote:
Me: "Joe - you are not the boss"
Joey: "Well, when my brother and sister are born, Iwill be the boss of them!"
There is just a sample of my little pip - he is getting so big it breaks my heart sometimes. He got his pictures done for Preschool - they didn't come out that great but hopefully I will get them soon and be able to post.
I have a parent/teacher conference tomorrow morning - My God - it is Preschool people - get a grip!!
****Baby News ******
I went to the doctor last week - got a sonogram - everything is looking great - I am proud to say that Nicholas is hung like a yak! LOL Even the tech said "O My - he definately still is a boy! He is huge! I am giving you a picture of this!" OK, maybe it doesn't sound so professional but I have been going to this doctor for about 10 years.
Both babies are measuring about 1 1/2 pounds - Nicky is about 2 ounces bigger than the girl (yes, we still have not decided on a name for her yet!)
My doctor keeps telling me that he will want me to cut down on work after the first of the year - I haven't told my boss yet - I am just going to see how it goes. It is one thing if there is a medical reason for me to cut down my hours - but I don't just want to do it because that is his protocol - I will take it day by day - I only work 4 days now as it is - and I would like to take as much time as possible off after the babies are born - so we shall see.
I feel pretty good - I am starting to get uncomfortable - and big - but nothing too bad - I have been getting bad heartburn lately that nothing seems to help - bland foods, small meals - doesn't really matter but that is just par for the course.
The babies move around constantly now- it is really amazing that they have any room to do anything in there - but I think they are salsa dancing! LOL
****My husband****
My husband has been working his butt off - trying to get as much work in as possible before the babies are born - I miss him alot but I understand.
We actually went on a date last Friday - we ate dinner at this small Italian place and then saw Derailed - unfortunately we had to sit in the very first row which sucked big time - but it was nice to be out with him alone. He reverted back to the gentleman days - opening the door for me - holding my hand - very very nice.
****Living Situation*****
We have decided to stay in our tiny cramped house until at least the summer - we are making the basement a play room so all of Joey's toys will go down there - which will free up room. I know it isn't the most comfortable solution - but I am so paranoid to take on an added expense before I really know what my expenses will be when the babies are born - since we made the decision I have had less anxiety attacks - so I am sure it is the right decision.
**** My online friends*****
I have been reading all of the blogs....even if I don't comment very often - I usually read them from work so I don't have much time.
Ally: I am so happy that you got an offer on your house and I am sorry that AF fucked with you this month.
Jess: I was shocked to read about AF - I hope you are doing ok.
Lesley: It sucks when the kids are sick! I hope Ayden feels better soon and you get your living arrangements figured out.
Jamie: I am sorry that AF is toying with you this month - she is really a class A bitch. I can't wait to see pics of your floor.
Chas: Love the belly pics - congratulations on the 3rd trimester! I hope you have a great time in Texas.
Liz: I am sorry that your beta was negative - I hope you are doing OK.
Heather P: Great sono pics - I am glad your boy is doing so well - Great job!
Heather M: I am curious to see if your "boy" feeling turns out to be correct.
For anyone I missed: I hope you are doing ok!
Well, I guess that is it for now - I will make an effort to get my pics scanned/uploaded and post them! Talk to everyone soon!
****Joey News******
Joey is too much lately - he cracks me up every day. I guess it is because he is learning all these things and having different influences in Preschool. Here is just a sample:
(Going to my brother's house at night): "Mom, the moon sleeps during the day and wakes up at night right?"
Me: Yup!
Joey: "That means he is NocTURTLE"
"Mom, it is a full moon out - he must have eaten alot of dinner!"
At the diner, Joey was looking at those things that you put the quarter in and get a stupid toy:
Me: "Joey, don't even think about it"
Joey: "MMOOOOMMMM - I'm thinkin' about it!"
We were arguing over the remote:
Me: "Joe - you are not the boss"
Joey: "Well, when my brother and sister are born, Iwill be the boss of them!"
There is just a sample of my little pip - he is getting so big it breaks my heart sometimes. He got his pictures done for Preschool - they didn't come out that great but hopefully I will get them soon and be able to post.
I have a parent/teacher conference tomorrow morning - My God - it is Preschool people - get a grip!!
****Baby News ******
I went to the doctor last week - got a sonogram - everything is looking great - I am proud to say that Nicholas is hung like a yak! LOL Even the tech said "O My - he definately still is a boy! He is huge! I am giving you a picture of this!" OK, maybe it doesn't sound so professional but I have been going to this doctor for about 10 years.
Both babies are measuring about 1 1/2 pounds - Nicky is about 2 ounces bigger than the girl (yes, we still have not decided on a name for her yet!)
My doctor keeps telling me that he will want me to cut down on work after the first of the year - I haven't told my boss yet - I am just going to see how it goes. It is one thing if there is a medical reason for me to cut down my hours - but I don't just want to do it because that is his protocol - I will take it day by day - I only work 4 days now as it is - and I would like to take as much time as possible off after the babies are born - so we shall see.
I feel pretty good - I am starting to get uncomfortable - and big - but nothing too bad - I have been getting bad heartburn lately that nothing seems to help - bland foods, small meals - doesn't really matter but that is just par for the course.
The babies move around constantly now- it is really amazing that they have any room to do anything in there - but I think they are salsa dancing! LOL
****My husband****
My husband has been working his butt off - trying to get as much work in as possible before the babies are born - I miss him alot but I understand.
We actually went on a date last Friday - we ate dinner at this small Italian place and then saw Derailed - unfortunately we had to sit in the very first row which sucked big time - but it was nice to be out with him alone. He reverted back to the gentleman days - opening the door for me - holding my hand - very very nice.
****Living Situation*****
We have decided to stay in our tiny cramped house until at least the summer - we are making the basement a play room so all of Joey's toys will go down there - which will free up room. I know it isn't the most comfortable solution - but I am so paranoid to take on an added expense before I really know what my expenses will be when the babies are born - since we made the decision I have had less anxiety attacks - so I am sure it is the right decision.
**** My online friends*****
I have been reading all of the blogs....even if I don't comment very often - I usually read them from work so I don't have much time.
Ally: I am so happy that you got an offer on your house and I am sorry that AF fucked with you this month.
Jess: I was shocked to read about AF - I hope you are doing ok.
Lesley: It sucks when the kids are sick! I hope Ayden feels better soon and you get your living arrangements figured out.
Jamie: I am sorry that AF is toying with you this month - she is really a class A bitch. I can't wait to see pics of your floor.
Chas: Love the belly pics - congratulations on the 3rd trimester! I hope you have a great time in Texas.
Liz: I am sorry that your beta was negative - I hope you are doing OK.
Heather P: Great sono pics - I am glad your boy is doing so well - Great job!
Heather M: I am curious to see if your "boy" feeling turns out to be correct.
For anyone I missed: I hope you are doing ok!
Well, I guess that is it for now - I will make an effort to get my pics scanned/uploaded and post them! Talk to everyone soon!
Sunday, November 06, 2005
Quick update...
Well, dinner is almost ready so I am going to try and do a quick update - not much is going on really - except I have been feeling a little overwhelmed lately with the twins coming. We were looking for a new place - and found the perfect one - but then I chickened out - I am so nervous that my husband will get slow or I will have to be out of work for longer than I planned that I talked my husband into staying in our tiny house until at least next summer - if not longer. I am just so paranoid to take on the extra expense of a bigger house when I don't know how much these little buggers are going to really cost!!!
SO - basically we are clearing out the basement and making it a playroom and the babies will share a room with Joey - which is fine with him because he didn't want to move anyway - and kept saying "the babies can sleep in my bed with me mom - we don't have to move. I also think that the twins are going to be such a big adjustment for him that I want to make as little changes as possible right now for him.
Work has been crazy - I feel like I have been waiting for the slow season for 4 years now - it is good though - I am hoping to get alot of my big stuff done before I go out on maternity leave.
My boss said that he will be paying me my full salary when I go out which is great - the only thing is he said he may not implement my raise until I come back - which, if I think about it, really pisses me off. The other girl I work with went out in March for the birth of her son and she got her full pay - not to mention that because of circumstances I only took 4 1/2 weeks maternity leave and she got the full 8 weeks - we will see what happens - too early to bitch about something that I can do nothing about.
Joey was Cat in the Hat for Halloween - I will try to upload the pictures soon - the hat was bigger than him! LOL Here is one pic of him in his Preschool Parade:
No - I didn't keep the hat like that - his teacher kept pushing it up - he didn't walk around like that on Halloween.
He had a good time though - so I guess that is all that matters. He got tired of trick or treating after about 10 houses - so that was good for me!
I also have some updated belly pics that I need to upload - I will try to take care of it later.
I guess that is it for now. I hope that everyone is doing well - I tried to comment on all blogs - hope I didn't miss anyone!
Have a great weekend!
SO - basically we are clearing out the basement and making it a playroom and the babies will share a room with Joey - which is fine with him because he didn't want to move anyway - and kept saying "the babies can sleep in my bed with me mom - we don't have to move. I also think that the twins are going to be such a big adjustment for him that I want to make as little changes as possible right now for him.
Work has been crazy - I feel like I have been waiting for the slow season for 4 years now - it is good though - I am hoping to get alot of my big stuff done before I go out on maternity leave.
My boss said that he will be paying me my full salary when I go out which is great - the only thing is he said he may not implement my raise until I come back - which, if I think about it, really pisses me off. The other girl I work with went out in March for the birth of her son and she got her full pay - not to mention that because of circumstances I only took 4 1/2 weeks maternity leave and she got the full 8 weeks - we will see what happens - too early to bitch about something that I can do nothing about.
Joey was Cat in the Hat for Halloween - I will try to upload the pictures soon - the hat was bigger than him! LOL Here is one pic of him in his Preschool Parade:
No - I didn't keep the hat like that - his teacher kept pushing it up - he didn't walk around like that on Halloween.
He had a good time though - so I guess that is all that matters. He got tired of trick or treating after about 10 houses - so that was good for me!
I also have some updated belly pics that I need to upload - I will try to take care of it later.
I guess that is it for now. I hope that everyone is doing well - I tried to comment on all blogs - hope I didn't miss anyone!
Have a great weekend!
Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Out of the mouth of Babes.....
SO.....I am at the grocery store with my son the other day - and I am trying to put the groceries on the belt - at the same time he is trying to squeeze by me so he can look at the candy. As he is trying to squeeze through - he hits my butt with his head - so THEN he said to me:
(Get ready)
"Mom, Your butt is getting bigger and bigger every day!"
He is SO lucky his mother has a sense of humor!!!!!!
(Get ready)
"Mom, Your butt is getting bigger and bigger every day!"
He is SO lucky his mother has a sense of humor!!!!!!
Monday, October 24, 2005
It is official......
I am a super-sonic peeing machine....my life revolves around peeing - have to pee, am peeing, just peed. My children have found my bladder and decided to use it as a trampoline - and boy are they athletic!!!!
I have also decided that my unborn children are already pushy and spoiled. I lie on my left side and my son starts kicking up a storm, I lie on my right side and then my daughter has something to say about it, I lie on my stomach and FORGET IT - they are both pissed off!
So, your natural answer to me would be, so lie on your back right???? WELL, according to the baby books (which I pathetically read EVERY week) I CAN'T lie on my back because it decreases circulation or heart rate or something or other!!!!!!!!!!!!!
On another note, my son and I felt like total crap yesterday - he was couging and sniffling; I was sniffling with a sore throat. We stayed in our pajamas and in bed the ENTIRE day. We ate in bed, napped, watched TV. I have to say IT WAS FABULOUS!!!! It must have been allergies, because the Claritan was the only thing that helped him. He is feeling better now, so that is a relief!
I hope everyone is doing well. Talk to everyone soon.
I have also decided that my unborn children are already pushy and spoiled. I lie on my left side and my son starts kicking up a storm, I lie on my right side and then my daughter has something to say about it, I lie on my stomach and FORGET IT - they are both pissed off!
So, your natural answer to me would be, so lie on your back right???? WELL, according to the baby books (which I pathetically read EVERY week) I CAN'T lie on my back because it decreases circulation or heart rate or something or other!!!!!!!!!!!!!
On another note, my son and I felt like total crap yesterday - he was couging and sniffling; I was sniffling with a sore throat. We stayed in our pajamas and in bed the ENTIRE day. We ate in bed, napped, watched TV. I have to say IT WAS FABULOUS!!!! It must have been allergies, because the Claritan was the only thing that helped him. He is feeling better now, so that is a relief!
I hope everyone is doing well. Talk to everyone soon.
Thursday, October 20, 2005
Names
In answer to Jamie's question.........
Names, now there is a touchy subject! Before I knew what the babies were, we had names all picked out.....
Nicholas Henry for a Boy (Henry after my dad)
Hannah Rose for a girl (Hannah after Joe's mom Anna and Rose for my mom and grandmom)
BUT.....since I have found out that I am, in fact, having a boy and a girl, my husband and I have been at a total loss. Maybe, since I had been planning for SO long, I got bored with the names I picked out...maybe I wanted the picking of names to be new again....maybe I am just a psycho hosebeast that can't make up her mind! So here are the details of the ongoing debate.....
Boys Names:
Aaahh boys names, it is so hard to pick out a name for a boy - a bad name can result in endless playground torture, black eyes, pigeonholed into being a "nerd" or a "geek" or a "sissy boy". I want something strong, something that says "Don't fuck with me or you are going to get the whoop ass of your life."
Since I am not a millionaire, whose child will be privately tutored or attending a cushy boarding school in Switzerland, names like Preston, Biff, Riley, Aquinas, Ceasar, Logan, Parker etc are totally out.
I am also a fanatic about nicknames.....I like Thomas, but not Tom; I like Andrew, but not Andy; I like Richard - but not Rich and CERTAINLY not DICK!
So, my list (along with the pros and cons for each name) are as follows:
Nicholas Henry (My husband isn't crazy about Nicholas - but he likes Nicky - I like the way it will sound if my daughter says "You better back off or my brothers Joey and Nicky are going to kick your ass!)
Benjamin Henry (I like Ben - not so crazy about Benjamin - Husband doesn't like either)
Roman Henry (OK, I know this one is a little off to the side, and while we spent a couple of weeks really liking the name, we pretty much have decided that Roman is too out there for us - we will leave it with Debra Messing.)
Philip Henry (I like Philip - hate Phil. My grandfather's name was Philip, I think I like it better as a middle name, My grandfather was a big OTB gambler - don't think I want to pass that down.)
Andrew Henry (After a child my mom lost at about 6 months pregnant - Love the name Andrew, Like Drew, HATE Andy!)
Patrick Henry (Absolutely adore the name Patrick - it is probably one of my favorite boys names - unfortunately for me, it is also my brother's name, who hasn't started a family yet - I would feel bad taking his namesake from him!)
Disclaimer: I know the name "Henry" is pretty bad - pretty 1940's ish - but it IS my father's name and I like some sort of honorary thing going on with my kid's name. Too bad his name wasn't a better one - I could just name it after him - he will settle for a middle name though.)
So, basically, I think Nicholas is going to win by default - it has the least amount of Cons associated with it.
Girls Names:
OK - so girl's names are just as tricky - you don't want anything that sounds remotely sexual, or rymes with anything sexual or gross. You don't want a name that someone can put in a double meaning sentence
"Hey can I eat an 'Apple'?"
"Donna Do Ya Wanna?"
"Annie with the big Fanny"
Again, you also don't want to pigeon-hole her into something she isn't. You can't name your daughter "Trixie" and not expect her to be construed as the school tramp.
I had a dream a few weeks back, I dreamt that I was holding up my baby girl - over my head and singing "Sophia ~ Sophia". I woke up and told my husband "I think the girl's name is 'Sophia' " He said "Ok".
I went into the bathroom and started singing (to the tune of "Maria" from West Side Story) "Sophia ~ I just met a girl named Sophia". I came out of the bathroom and said to my husband "Maybe it isn't." At which time he groaned and pulled the pillow over his head.
So, the contenders for girls' names are:
Hannah Rose (So used to the name that I think I am bored with it, My husband has decided that he isn't crazy about it. I also don't like the way he says it - he says it like "Haynnah" )
Sophia Rose (I like this one. Joe thinks Sophia is an old lady's name but is getting used to it. We are just worried that she only has the choice of being two things.....That hot looking popular girl with the ethnic name (think Sophia Loren).....or the geek in the corner whose parents tried to glam her up but doesn't live up to her name's potential. We also don't want her to be nicknamed 'Sophie' which is a possibility.)
Isabella Rose (I like Isabella, and I like the nickname Bella, I don't like the nickname Belle or Izzy - Joe's answer is "You really like Isabella???????"
Elizabeth Rose (I like Elizabeth, I like Beth - but I knew an Elizabeth when I was growing up - She had a pig nose and walked like she had this big stick up her ass - she was also a big big bitch - can't get it out of my head.)
Emily Rose (Well, the recent movie just killed this name immediately).
So I think the real contenders are Hannah Rose or Sophia Rose.
Basically, the moral of this story is.....stick with your first names and don't drive yourself fucking crazy!!!!!
Have a good day everyone!
Names, now there is a touchy subject! Before I knew what the babies were, we had names all picked out.....
Nicholas Henry for a Boy (Henry after my dad)
Hannah Rose for a girl (Hannah after Joe's mom Anna and Rose for my mom and grandmom)
BUT.....since I have found out that I am, in fact, having a boy and a girl, my husband and I have been at a total loss. Maybe, since I had been planning for SO long, I got bored with the names I picked out...maybe I wanted the picking of names to be new again....maybe I am just a psycho hosebeast that can't make up her mind! So here are the details of the ongoing debate.....
Boys Names:
Aaahh boys names, it is so hard to pick out a name for a boy - a bad name can result in endless playground torture, black eyes, pigeonholed into being a "nerd" or a "geek" or a "sissy boy". I want something strong, something that says "Don't fuck with me or you are going to get the whoop ass of your life."
Since I am not a millionaire, whose child will be privately tutored or attending a cushy boarding school in Switzerland, names like Preston, Biff, Riley, Aquinas, Ceasar, Logan, Parker etc are totally out.
I am also a fanatic about nicknames.....I like Thomas, but not Tom; I like Andrew, but not Andy; I like Richard - but not Rich and CERTAINLY not DICK!
So, my list (along with the pros and cons for each name) are as follows:
Nicholas Henry (My husband isn't crazy about Nicholas - but he likes Nicky - I like the way it will sound if my daughter says "You better back off or my brothers Joey and Nicky are going to kick your ass!)
Benjamin Henry (I like Ben - not so crazy about Benjamin - Husband doesn't like either)
Roman Henry (OK, I know this one is a little off to the side, and while we spent a couple of weeks really liking the name, we pretty much have decided that Roman is too out there for us - we will leave it with Debra Messing.)
Philip Henry (I like Philip - hate Phil. My grandfather's name was Philip, I think I like it better as a middle name, My grandfather was a big OTB gambler - don't think I want to pass that down.)
Andrew Henry (After a child my mom lost at about 6 months pregnant - Love the name Andrew, Like Drew, HATE Andy!)
Patrick Henry (Absolutely adore the name Patrick - it is probably one of my favorite boys names - unfortunately for me, it is also my brother's name, who hasn't started a family yet - I would feel bad taking his namesake from him!)
Disclaimer: I know the name "Henry" is pretty bad - pretty 1940's ish - but it IS my father's name and I like some sort of honorary thing going on with my kid's name. Too bad his name wasn't a better one - I could just name it after him - he will settle for a middle name though.)
So, basically, I think Nicholas is going to win by default - it has the least amount of Cons associated with it.
Girls Names:
OK - so girl's names are just as tricky - you don't want anything that sounds remotely sexual, or rymes with anything sexual or gross. You don't want a name that someone can put in a double meaning sentence
"Hey can I eat an 'Apple'?"
"Donna Do Ya Wanna?"
"Annie with the big Fanny"
Again, you also don't want to pigeon-hole her into something she isn't. You can't name your daughter "Trixie" and not expect her to be construed as the school tramp.
I had a dream a few weeks back, I dreamt that I was holding up my baby girl - over my head and singing "Sophia ~ Sophia". I woke up and told my husband "I think the girl's name is 'Sophia' " He said "Ok".
I went into the bathroom and started singing (to the tune of "Maria" from West Side Story) "Sophia ~ I just met a girl named Sophia". I came out of the bathroom and said to my husband "Maybe it isn't." At which time he groaned and pulled the pillow over his head.
So, the contenders for girls' names are:
Hannah Rose (So used to the name that I think I am bored with it, My husband has decided that he isn't crazy about it. I also don't like the way he says it - he says it like "Haynnah" )
Sophia Rose (I like this one. Joe thinks Sophia is an old lady's name but is getting used to it. We are just worried that she only has the choice of being two things.....That hot looking popular girl with the ethnic name (think Sophia Loren).....or the geek in the corner whose parents tried to glam her up but doesn't live up to her name's potential. We also don't want her to be nicknamed 'Sophie' which is a possibility.)
Isabella Rose (I like Isabella, and I like the nickname Bella, I don't like the nickname Belle or Izzy - Joe's answer is "You really like Isabella???????"
Elizabeth Rose (I like Elizabeth, I like Beth - but I knew an Elizabeth when I was growing up - She had a pig nose and walked like she had this big stick up her ass - she was also a big big bitch - can't get it out of my head.)
Emily Rose (Well, the recent movie just killed this name immediately).
So I think the real contenders are Hannah Rose or Sophia Rose.
Basically, the moral of this story is.....stick with your first names and don't drive yourself fucking crazy!!!!!
Have a good day everyone!
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