Copying the Copycat

OK - got this from Jess' blog and I am copying. OK - so I typed 'Jennifer Needs' into google and here is what I got....

1. Jennifer needs to slap Abby ASAP.
2. Jennifer needs flatware.
3. Jen needs to let go and get a life.
4. jennifer needs heavy visual depiction of her subject in order for it all to work (whatever the fuck that means)
5. Jennifer needs to make the rounds fast.
6. Jennifer needs to sex it up a little and decides to come out in a bit less without showing off too much.
7. Jennifer needs to keep improving.
8. Jennifer needs to soar in some way.
9. Jennifer needs to stop whining.
10. Jennifer needs help immediately with all of her bills (ain't that the fuckin' truth!)
11. Jennifer needs an explanation

and my favorite.................

Jennifer needs a Smack Daddy!!!!!

Barry Bonds

OK - I am not exactly sure why people are "yeah Bonds beat Babe Ruth" - Hello??? He is a juice head - I mean give me a fucking break already. And don't even get me started on fucking McGuire single season record - fuck that steroid freak - I don't get why these people are still playing - first off - McGuire should be stripped of the record - he was roiding when he achieved it.
2nd - yeah Bonds may not be sticking himself this season - but let's eliminate ALL home runs from the seasons that he was.
My son is a psycho baseball fan - he can't wait until he turns 5 so he can join little league - I shutter to think that these people will be his role models.
This
article in Newsday says it better than I can.

Sorry - just needed to ramble a bit!

Long Overdue Update

I know, I know - it has been forever since my last update. Thing is, not much has been going on with me. Basically, I am just living life and that is it. Trying to get used to this schedule with the three kids and work.
Joe and I seem to be getting along better. He has been seeing a therapist so hopefully he can iron out his issues so we can iron out ours.

The babies are doing good - they are getting very big - it amazes me how quick the time goes. We watched video of Joey this morning when he was 7 months old - It is hard to remember when he was that young.

It is so hot here - we skipped right over spring and went straight to summer! The good thing is that I can put all the cute summer dresses on Jenny that I bought - I still can't believe I have a little girl!

Nicky is my little man - he is always so so happy. The only time he cries is when he is hungry or tired - never really has any cranky episodes.

Jenny on the other hand is a typical woman - cranky unless she is getting EXACTLY what she wants WHEN she wants it!!!! That's my girl! LOL

Joey has a cold and a bump on his head. Yesterday, Joe was swinging him on his tree swing and I guess Joey zigged when he was supposed to Zag and BOOM - hit his head on the tree!

Joey's Preschool graduation is on the 15th and then in 3 short months (sniff) he starts kindergarten - I can't believe it. I actually have to pick up his immunization records and register him next week. I have been putting it off - I feel like, once he starts school that is it - he isn't a baby anymore! How will I handle it?????????????????

What is everyone doing for the summer? I don't have any big plans - just some day trips planned:

- Museum of Natural History
- Bronx Zoo
- Riverhead Aquarium
- Yankee Game(s)
- Maybe Upstate for a couple of days.

I have to start planning the Christening - I am not having anything big and may take my sister up on her offer to have the party in her backyard - there won't be many people there. I guess we shall see.

OK - so I know it wasn't much of an update - more of a rambling.

I hope everyone is doing well - hopefully I will think of something brilliant and inspirational to say soon!

Have a great Memorial Day!

Hey All

This will be a quick one - I am at work right now so can't write much. I just wanted to let everyone know that I have been thinking about them:

Ally - I am sorry your leg isn't 100% better - but all the more reason to stay in bed !!!!!!
Lesley - I am so so sorry that IUI didn't work this cycle - I understand how you feel - hopefully 3rd time will be the charm.
Chas - Have a great time in Texas - I know your grandmother is going to adore Sammy!
Jamie - Give us an update on how you are feeling and what you have decided.
Jess - We need an update from you!!! Miss hearing from you girl!
Liz - O my God!!! Congratulations!!!
Heather P - Ashton is getting so big! Congrats on the Baptism! I know working is hard - Mother's guilt is a terrible thing!
Heather M - O my God - how cute is Maddie - great pics!!!
Jenna - I am glad things are going better for you!
To everyone on PW - I do still read from time to time and I wish you all the luck in the world!!!

So about me...nothing much - work has been a little crazy lately - I am really tired, most days I start work around 7am which sucks!!! The babies are sleeping through the night, so that is good but Jenny has been very very cranky for the past few days - all she wants is to be held in the football position and bounced.

Joe started seeing someone - hopefully we will get back on track.

That is it for now - hopefully I will talk to everyone soon.

CONGRATULATIONS
LIZ AND IVAN!!!

I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU! YOU DESERVE IT!!!!

I know it has been too long

Hey everyone - just wanted to let you all know that I have been reading - just having a hard time commenting lately.

I am back to work -and I HATE it - I miss the kids so much! It feels like I never left because I am right back into the bullshit of things!

The babies are doing great -getting so big - Jenny is sleeping through the night every night now - Nicky is having a harder time.

I am back to not taking care of myself again - living on Coffee - my husband and I have not been getting along too great lately - probably because of the stress - we go through cycles - I guess this is a down swing. Honestly, so much has happened between us in the past that I really think we need to go to counseling - we don't fight about anything really current - just past shit that doesn't go away. It is fucking annoying.

Anyway - enough bullshit.

I am at work right now - so I have to be going - just wanted to let everyone know that I am still here and I will try to comment on blogs as soon as possible.

One side note to the IPP.................HOLY SHIT - DID WE CALL IT OR WHAT!!!!!!!! Google is an amazing creation!!!!

Quick Update before bed

Well, it is 10:30 at night - I have to take a shower before I go to bed because I have to go to work tomorrow. I began work on Monday and right off the bat did a 9 1/2 hour day - so much for easing back into it. Joey said that he was happy that I went back to work so I could make money to buy him toys!!!

The babies went to the doctor today. The details and a link to new pics are at the
baby site .

I am so tired - it has been such a long week and it is only Tuesday!!! I definately did not want to go back to work - holy dose of Mother's guilt! I know it is great that my husband can stay with the babies when I work - but I admit that I am totally jealous of the time he spends with them - no matter that he works at night and I have my own alone time.

Work was just as hectic as always and I got right back into the swing of things - there is so much work it feels like I never left - 8 weeks went by way too fast.

I haven't been updating too much but I do read blogs as much as I possibly can and I comment when I am able. I have been very lax lately and I apologize to everyone. I also don't get on the web at work anymore - I feel like I need to concentrate on work when I am there so that I can forget about it when I get home. Before I left I felt like whenever I was at work, I was worrying about things going on at home and when I was home, I was worrying about work - made me feel totally crazy and I wasn't very productive anywhere! I feel the need to be focused lately - probably because everything has the potential to be so chaotic.

So what is everyone doing for Easter?? I don't really have any plans. We may be going to breakfast at the hotel my sis-in-law works at to see the Easter Bunny but then I think we are having a quiet day at home - which sounds really good right about now.

Well, I think that is about it right now....like I said - I have to take a shower before bed so that I can sleep an extra 15 minutes tomorrow morning.

I will hopefully talk to everyone soon.

Love ya!

Things I have learned....

Things I have learned in the past 6 weeks.....

1. Crying doesn't hurt babies.
2. The binkie is the most magical invention in the world.
3. It is possible to burp two babies simultaneously while carrying on a conversation with a 4 year old.
4. A 4 year old is a HUGE help with two babies at home.
5. Spit up, Poop and other bodily functions do not bother you like they did before.
6. The bouncy seat and swing are the 2nd and 3rd most magical inventions in the world.
7. No matter how hard you try - the baby will always end up in your bed.
8. It is possible to function on only 2 hour naps.
9. My husband is the most amazing dad in the entire world.
10. I am not too bad of a mom.
11. I don't want to go back to work.
12. The novelty of twins wears off pretty quick for everyone.
13. The novelty of twins NEVER wears off for us - still amazed that there are two.
14. Might be crazy - but still want more - I am sure I will change my mind once these two start walking and talking!
15. Four seems so grown up compared to 6 weeks.
16. It is possible to love 3 as much as you loved one.
17. I can understand how my mother was addicted to infants.
18. I can go months without sex. I got the go ahead two days ago and still have not stayed awake long enough to take advantage!
19. Don't think I will be tonight either!
20. It is possible to learn something new everyday.


OK - time to go - have to get some sleep - Hope everyone is doing well.

Love,
Jenn

New Site

Well, I took a cue from several of my blogger women and set up a new blog for children updates. The address is http://www.babiesmakefive.blogspot.com/ . The main reason I set up that site was that I wanted to share pics and updates of the kids with my entire family but didn't necessarily want them reading about my trials in getting to this point. Everyone knows that I was dealing with infertility but most don't know the extent of our problems and I never really talked about my feelings or depression over our issues.

I come from a family of basically VERY fertile women, Mom had 7, two sisters had two kids but each were surprises, My one sister had only one child - she had a series of progressively bad miscarriages and eventually got her tubes tied. It may seem that I could talk to her about it but she tends to dismiss my problems because what she went through was worse - which I am NOT disputing - but it isn't something you really want to hear.

My husband's sisters also get pregnant very easily and have absolutely NO clue about infertility - if I heard one more time "Will you get on with it already!" I was going to scream!!!!!

So I will TRY to maintain two sites, one that is generic baby updates and one that really has my thoughts and feelings down - strange that I can express how I feel to a bunch of people I have never met face to face but not to people I have known my whole life!!!!

I am having a hard time commenting on blogs but I am trying my hardest - it will get harder when I go back to work - which is fast approaching- April 10th!

My sister's mother in law embroidered these beautiful blankets for the babies - they list all their birth stats on them. Take a look....










She also hand embroidered like 6 bibs for the babies - I am almost afraid to use them during a feeding - they are so cute!

OK - and one more parting note - my son Joey says that it is very hard work being a big brother - which I guess is why he fell asleep sitting in his chair......





I hope everyone has a good one - hopefully I will update more soon.

Congratulations!!!

To Heather on the birth of her beautiful daughter Madison! I can't wait to see more pictures!!! Good Job!!!!

Thank you....

To Aunt Jamie for the beautiful new blankies.......

Nicky falling asleep under his new blankie 

Jenny cozy under Blanket from Aunt Jamie 

Still Sleeping 

Cozy 

Sleeping 

Nicky and Jenny waiting for Daddy 

Nicky waiting to go home 

Jenny saying Hello 

It's good to be home