This weekend was a lot of fun! I am SOOO glad that I was feeling up to it!!!
We had a Pizza/Movie night w/the girls Friday night. Saturday was Boo at the Zoo & pumpkin carving. Today, we made my "super awesome yummy chili" (as Monster likes to call it, LOL) & invited my parents & litte sis Becca, as well as Matt's parents & lil bro Steven. After dinner we took the "party" outside for a bonfire & some S'Mores! It sucks we won't have Monster for Halloween, but we're making up for it this week for sure! We've got a busy week ahead & it will be GREAT, YAY!!!
Monday, October 27, 2008
Friday, October 24, 2008
I love our Atty!
So, we spoke with the atty about "her royal craziness" - her antics at Monster's school lately, the DRAMA she is trying to cause AGAIN & her appeal...
1. Matt does NOT have to allow HRC at school. He's allowed it only because he felt it was appropriate, however, if she continues to disrupt her learning environment, it will be stopped immediately.
2. We will stop the custody planner site if she continues to use the message system as a battleground. Its intention was to be a POSITIVE EFFECTIVE communication tool that minimized our need to speak with her by phone. She doesn't get that.
3. The appeal is "supposed" to be reviewed next week. It can take anywhere from a week to a year to get an answer as to whether the Appeals Court will even hear the case further...so, nothing is really decided yet, but thanks everyone for the prayers!
We love all you guys & gals (lol) that have been here & continue to support us through all this crap!
1. Matt does NOT have to allow HRC at school. He's allowed it only because he felt it was appropriate, however, if she continues to disrupt her learning environment, it will be stopped immediately.
2. We will stop the custody planner site if she continues to use the message system as a battleground. Its intention was to be a POSITIVE EFFECTIVE communication tool that minimized our need to speak with her by phone. She doesn't get that.
3. The appeal is "supposed" to be reviewed next week. It can take anywhere from a week to a year to get an answer as to whether the Appeals Court will even hear the case further...so, nothing is really decided yet, but thanks everyone for the prayers!
We love all you guys & gals (lol) that have been here & continue to support us through all this crap!
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
R&R
The State Fair was fun, but I think I overdid it. I've had some cramping (but no spotting) so I am taking it easy tonight. I'll keep ya updated. We'll post some pics of today's fun when I am feeling a little better.
Oh, and for those that have read my Myspace status, HRC is playing stalker again. She's been to my page like 40 times this week (really)...OMGosh, Right??? So, anyway, just wanted to let ya know that it isn't directed toward any of my peeps. I LOVE YOU ALL!
Oh, and for those that have read my Myspace status, HRC is playing stalker again. She's been to my page like 40 times this week (really)...OMGosh, Right??? So, anyway, just wanted to let ya know that it isn't directed toward any of my peeps. I LOVE YOU ALL!
Monday, October 13, 2008
Hootiehoo!
Ok, last week could have been better, so we're starting it off right this week!
Last night we had a yummy dinner that we all helped cook. While it was cooking, the girls & I made caramel appes (yummy, but very sticky, lol). After dinner we played Hungry Hungry Hippos & then just chilled as a family.
Tonight I have an MK meeting & Matt is working, so the girls will be hanging out with my lil sis Becca (they love her).
Tuesday night will be busy...dance class for Monkey, then open house @ Grays Chapel.
Wednesday night will be AWANAS (maybe a dance class for Ashley to make up for Tues)...
Thursday will be Family Night, no phone from 5-7 pm, sorry guys!
Then, we'll drop off Monster Friday, Monkey will go to Granny's, then I am off to an MK Retreat! WOOHOO!!!
Last night we had a yummy dinner that we all helped cook. While it was cooking, the girls & I made caramel appes (yummy, but very sticky, lol). After dinner we played Hungry Hungry Hippos & then just chilled as a family.
Tonight I have an MK meeting & Matt is working, so the girls will be hanging out with my lil sis Becca (they love her).
Tuesday night will be busy...dance class for Monkey, then open house @ Grays Chapel.
Wednesday night will be AWANAS (maybe a dance class for Ashley to make up for Tues)...
Thursday will be Family Night, no phone from 5-7 pm, sorry guys!
Then, we'll drop off Monster Friday, Monkey will go to Granny's, then I am off to an MK Retreat! WOOHOO!!!
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Halloween
So, we have both the girls' costumes ready to go!!!
Monster has picked purple wings & her purple sparkly dance leotard, her halo & wand...that's right, she's going to be a FAIRY PRINCESS!!! LOL, she has wanted to be one ever since she saw Monkey's fairy pics...Since we don't get her for Halloween this year (the next couple years really), we've made alternative plans to celebrate & have a great time the weekend before & then Thursday night will be trick or treating at family & friends who are SO great to make it special for her, YAY! Having to "share" her doesn't have to mean we miss out, we just have to make it work!
Monkey has a VERY cute costume...she is Remy from Ratatouille. If you are out of the loop & don't have kids, Remy is a rat. Yep, my 3 yr old baby girl who loves Disney Princesses wants to be a RAT! It's ok though, she will be the cutest rat in the entire world!!! We're still taking her trick-or-treating on Halloween, probably in Liberty with the White's for their annual hay ride.
So, if you want to join us Oct. 25 for some Halloween fun, let me know. It will be great!
Monster has picked purple wings & her purple sparkly dance leotard, her halo & wand...that's right, she's going to be a FAIRY PRINCESS!!! LOL, she has wanted to be one ever since she saw Monkey's fairy pics...Since we don't get her for Halloween this year (the next couple years really), we've made alternative plans to celebrate & have a great time the weekend before & then Thursday night will be trick or treating at family & friends who are SO great to make it special for her, YAY! Having to "share" her doesn't have to mean we miss out, we just have to make it work!
Monkey has a VERY cute costume...she is Remy from Ratatouille. If you are out of the loop & don't have kids, Remy is a rat. Yep, my 3 yr old baby girl who loves Disney Princesses wants to be a RAT! It's ok though, she will be the cutest rat in the entire world!!! We're still taking her trick-or-treating on Halloween, probably in Liberty with the White's for their annual hay ride.
So, if you want to join us Oct. 25 for some Halloween fun, let me know. It will be great!
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Fall
So, the girls were too cute in the Fall Festival Parade! We had soo much fun! I painted their faces (see my profile pic) & they had a great time!
Saturday, I took the tiny one to the Fall Festival w/my dad, Cheryl, and Lindsay. We ran into Becca-Boo too, LOL. Monkey did the "Queen for a Day" booth the Jaycees had. She thought she was "gorgeous" when they had finished her nails, glitter lips, and other little girly things (and of course she was). She even got a crown & a sash, OMGosh, how precious! I got a few cute Christmas gifts & a bday gift for my hubby (one he has been looking for at least 3 years!!!)
Sunday, Matt & I took Monkey one back for one last round before we picked up Monster. We got them both "halos" (the star circle things) & they go perfectly with the wands I bought them Thursday! So now they can play fairy princess 'til the cows come home. It's so great to watch them run around in their little dresses together, I wouldn't trade it for the world!
I hope everyone had a great weekend!
Saturday, I took the tiny one to the Fall Festival w/my dad, Cheryl, and Lindsay. We ran into Becca-Boo too, LOL. Monkey did the "Queen for a Day" booth the Jaycees had. She thought she was "gorgeous" when they had finished her nails, glitter lips, and other little girly things (and of course she was). She even got a crown & a sash, OMGosh, how precious! I got a few cute Christmas gifts & a bday gift for my hubby (one he has been looking for at least 3 years!!!)
Sunday, Matt & I took Monkey one back for one last round before we picked up Monster. We got them both "halos" (the star circle things) & they go perfectly with the wands I bought them Thursday! So now they can play fairy princess 'til the cows come home. It's so great to watch them run around in their little dresses together, I wouldn't trade it for the world!
I hope everyone had a great weekend!
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Tinysaurus
We had our first appt today @ the birth center. I was a little uneasy, but not too bad. So far, everything seems fine. My progesterone levels are a little low, but we're getting that under control. I hate not feeling like I can tell "everyone" (especially the girls) but it's just easier this way, just in case. We are so blessed to have two beautiful girls, so whatever happens we are ok with God's plan. We have a due date of May 25, which is kind of ironic. Also, one of the benefits of this pregnancy is EXTRA ULTRASOUNDS! Our midwife wants to keep a close watch on growth & development this time. Our next appt is at 12 weeks (Nov. 12). I had a choice of an 8-10 week visit, but delclined. I know it sounds silly, but I just wanted to wait until after "that point" for my own personal issues. Other than feeling extremely tired & nauseated 24/7, I feel great! My girls know something is up, but they just think I'm sick, LOL. With everything that has happened since May, I have accepted that our miscarriage really was for the best, in the practical non-emotional sense. The past few months have been hard for a variety of reasons, none of which would have been any easier with a newborn.
It just goes to show that God does have a purpose, we just have to be willing to accept his will and see it for what it really is. He may have closed a door, but he opened a window. Ok, enough of the "chicken soup" sayings, LOL. WE ARE SOOO EXCITED & I can't wait until we know more!
Ok, so this is why we wanted to wait to tell everyone...the BC called & we have to set up an "urgent" ultrasound @ UNC. Apparently, my progesterone levels are low (DUH, we knew that). They want to make sure the pregnancy is progressing normally (or at least developing at a "normal" rate for me) before we decide what kind of action to take...Since this is only a diary post right now, there is no point in asking for thoughts/prayers I guess, so...here's hoping...
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YAY! Ultrasound went perfectly! Only "issue" is that the baby is measuring about 8 days younger that what it should be...but, so is the gestational sac, so it's perfect. THAT is why the Hcg levels were a little low! My midwife & I are going to discuss changing my due date. That is a pretty big deal...if you don't know, due dates are pretty much set in stone once they give them to you, unless something like this happens. I'd like to keep the same due date, or only adjust it a tiny bit. That way, if this one comes earlier than 37 weeks, I will still be able to deliver at the Birth Center. We even got pics, which are up in the GUESS WHAT folder! Matt is super excited because the hearbeat is in the 120s. (for those who don't know, boys usually have lower heartbeats...Mady was usually 160-180)
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BUT, since we are still in the first trimester, the heartbeat will be a little slower anyway. So, of course, he isn't getting his hopes up, but I think secretly he has his fingers crossed for some blue news this Christmas. Well, now we have to play the waiting game until our November 12 appointment to see how we are progressing. We appreciate all your thoughts, prayers, and well wishes. THANKS!!!
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Thank you guys & gals for all your thoughts and prayers. Everything on the baby front seems to have calmed down FINALLY!!!
1. I am immune to Fifth's disease (yay, score one for my crazy body)
2. The extended glucose screening went super! Apparently the first test was just an abnormality. (with me? NO WAY, LOL)
3. Our tinyasaurus has started moving around!!! Of course, no one can feel it yet but me...it's still a great sign!
4. I have actually lost about 5 lbs (sorry if you've found them, LOL). Our midwives are not concerned about the early weight loss, but they are still watching my diet like little hawks.
5. I am starting to keep food down, YAY!
6. Our next appt will be Jan 16 @ 9:30 am, to be shortly followed by another ULTRASOUND at 10:30
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YAY, we are 26 weeks & there's less than 100 days to go! WOW, I can't wait!!! We've been shopping, buying a crib, and getting ur house "baby ready" again. Kamrynn will DEFINITELY not be naked, LOL. We are so blessed to be adding her to our family & I am SO excited to be meeting her soon. In fact, we've scehculed our 4-D ultrasound for March 27 @ 11 am. We'll even be able to see her tiny little face & start arguing over who she looks like, LOL!
Monster & Monkeyare super excited. The girls are watching the childbirth videos and we're talking about all the sounds they'll hear. We still haven't decided if we're going to let Mady stay in the room & we proabably won't know until the day of & we see her reactions. Monster decided for her self that she IS going to be there because "Kamrynn is HER baby sister and she wants to see her when shis is just born." She is sooo funny sometimes.
It just goes to show that God does have a purpose, we just have to be willing to accept his will and see it for what it really is. He may have closed a door, but he opened a window. Ok, enough of the "chicken soup" sayings, LOL. WE ARE SOOO EXCITED & I can't wait until we know more!
Ok, so this is why we wanted to wait to tell everyone...the BC called & we have to set up an "urgent" ultrasound @ UNC. Apparently, my progesterone levels are low (DUH, we knew that). They want to make sure the pregnancy is progressing normally (or at least developing at a "normal" rate for me) before we decide what kind of action to take...Since this is only a diary post right now, there is no point in asking for thoughts/prayers I guess, so...here's hoping...
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YAY! Ultrasound went perfectly! Only "issue" is that the baby is measuring about 8 days younger that what it should be...but, so is the gestational sac, so it's perfect. THAT is why the Hcg levels were a little low! My midwife & I are going to discuss changing my due date. That is a pretty big deal...if you don't know, due dates are pretty much set in stone once they give them to you, unless something like this happens. I'd like to keep the same due date, or only adjust it a tiny bit. That way, if this one comes earlier than 37 weeks, I will still be able to deliver at the Birth Center. We even got pics, which are up in the GUESS WHAT folder! Matt is super excited because the hearbeat is in the 120s. (for those who don't know, boys usually have lower heartbeats...Mady was usually 160-180)
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BUT, since we are still in the first trimester, the heartbeat will be a little slower anyway. So, of course, he isn't getting his hopes up, but I think secretly he has his fingers crossed for some blue news this Christmas. Well, now we have to play the waiting game until our November 12 appointment to see how we are progressing. We appreciate all your thoughts, prayers, and well wishes. THANKS!!!
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Thank you guys & gals for all your thoughts and prayers. Everything on the baby front seems to have calmed down FINALLY!!!
1. I am immune to Fifth's disease (yay, score one for my crazy body)
2. The extended glucose screening went super! Apparently the first test was just an abnormality. (with me? NO WAY, LOL)
3. Our tinyasaurus has started moving around!!! Of course, no one can feel it yet but me...it's still a great sign!
4. I have actually lost about 5 lbs (sorry if you've found them, LOL). Our midwives are not concerned about the early weight loss, but they are still watching my diet like little hawks.
5. I am starting to keep food down, YAY!
6. Our next appt will be Jan 16 @ 9:30 am, to be shortly followed by another ULTRASOUND at 10:30
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YAY, we are 26 weeks & there's less than 100 days to go! WOW, I can't wait!!! We've been shopping, buying a crib, and getting ur house "baby ready" again. Kamrynn will DEFINITELY not be naked, LOL. We are so blessed to be adding her to our family & I am SO excited to be meeting her soon. In fact, we've scehculed our 4-D ultrasound for March 27 @ 11 am. We'll even be able to see her tiny little face & start arguing over who she looks like, LOL!
Monster & Monkeyare super excited. The girls are watching the childbirth videos and we're talking about all the sounds they'll hear. We still haven't decided if we're going to let Mady stay in the room & we proabably won't know until the day of & we see her reactions. Monster decided for her self that she IS going to be there because "Kamrynn is HER baby sister and she wants to see her when shis is just born." She is sooo funny sometimes.
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