tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44559274021597386662024-02-19T10:32:05.290-05:00Oh BabyThis blog is about my journey into and through this thing called parenthood...Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034711103305291110noreply@blogger.comBlogger233125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455927402159738666.post-53413550633207857192014-02-12T18:12:00.001-05:002014-02-12T18:12:18.297-05:00Um baby, baby, BABY!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both; ">Audrey Marie Murphy<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN-ICZDtt9h9z1wghQYapTiICUR2u1TSeK7KkklC0peLodZkdsnjnpYwHqpdqf4YKkzt8V_xQxKsznQXgtn6pcnIbjQehx7M2eR6tu2-ijBZa5-52h-q1erkSB2U1qqDsYz3MV6goQXIQ/s640/blogger-image-1970155832.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both; ">Born 11-3-2013</div><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both; ">6 lbs. 18.5 Inches</div><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both; ">Perfect, Healthy, 3 Weeks Early</div><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both; "><br></div><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both; ">Brother and Sister are madly in love!</div><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both; ">Mom and dad are busy!</div><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both; ">She is a great baby!</div><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both; ">Our family is complete!</div><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both; "><br></div><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN-ICZDtt9h9z1wghQYapTiICUR2u1TSeK7KkklC0peLodZkdsnjnpYwHqpdqf4YKkzt8V_xQxKsznQXgtn6pcnIbjQehx7M2eR6tu2-ijBZa5-52h-q1erkSB2U1qqDsYz3MV6goQXIQ/s640/blogger-image-1970155832.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtOmvlBPFmy2yXUv017-jvU_1rT7Tzl5FdSnJK1JFVykoMFMpxwRRUfoCK78nHTrDpMhfuhmDhclpsX_AANxn4N8hdLWix8tVo49aOcbznuXp8H5ueD3pqJaqeJiDa9Ms3QwW12O33AkI/s640/blogger-image-119513589.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; "></a><br></div></div>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034711103305291110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455927402159738666.post-46150822304787503582013-08-21T10:32:00.001-04:002013-08-21T10:32:26.044-04:00Week 26... What? WHAT?Holy shit! <div>In 14 weeks I am going to be a mom of 3!!! <div>I am so blessed and so tired! </div><div><br></div><div>This baby is a mover! So much so, that we have had 3 ultrasounds to get all the normal measurements from the "big" ultrasound. Everything looks good so far. We are blessed especially to think of the road we've had getting here. </div><div><br></div><div>I have super low iron (explains why I am tired) but no gestational diabetes! Woot! Momma likes the sugar. I am scheduled for my c-section on November 25th. This is a forced surgery, since I failed at popping the last two out my vag. Since we know the delivery date, we are letting the gender be a surprise. The only person who knows is by BFF who as been charged with the responsibility of getting super cute coming home clothes for the bambino. She is the only one I could trust to not crack under my constant pestering to find out the gender.</div><div><br></div><div>I would post a current ultrasound picture, but we didn't get a clear one from the last ultrasounds.</div><div>Here are the coming home outfits instead:</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_QtpS1Me9urbxFEZFW3Bt0YpTSyDo2Yb28g6w-ec4BTRwZVXCJhmf51tqhA2OAoWIMAHreR05hejLnjLYpGR-sJoa1g5uy6Q-FOdP9hPAhS04_RuIXPVg3pFhmZcvRNtrGZPU7xbMYC0/s640/blogger-image--1938729825.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_QtpS1Me9urbxFEZFW3Bt0YpTSyDo2Yb28g6w-ec4BTRwZVXCJhmf51tqhA2OAoWIMAHreR05hejLnjLYpGR-sJoa1g5uy6Q-FOdP9hPAhS04_RuIXPVg3pFhmZcvRNtrGZPU7xbMYC0/s640/blogger-image--1938729825.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDsoGoik87UhL4Y41WPPNxl72FQBDsyWMFvgKTnAGzWw-Z1JaoGdjCQJQmD3ssreEiaXqC-9Wu9DiXztZfeR8sisn1Q3YFh0WgKKkJpq5pnTxIKKjjnysvgEtak1wBfLASqMuv5SFGgmw/s640/blogger-image--861468441.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDsoGoik87UhL4Y41WPPNxl72FQBDsyWMFvgKTnAGzWw-Z1JaoGdjCQJQmD3ssreEiaXqC-9Wu9DiXztZfeR8sisn1Q3YFh0WgKKkJpq5pnTxIKKjjnysvgEtak1wBfLASqMuv5SFGgmw/s640/blogger-image--861468441.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">PS- The names are Frankie or Audrey.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Officially-</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Franklin Anthony </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">or </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Audrey Marie </div><br><div><br></div></div></div>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034711103305291110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455927402159738666.post-45244652310573894542013-05-31T18:25:00.001-04:002013-05-31T18:25:24.637-04:0014 weeks and still tired...<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This was a picture from a few weeks ago. We had a major scare when I started bleeding bright red, but it turned out to be no big deal. Doctor said it was a clot on the outside of my uterus and it was working its way out.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixN0Y9HwWlgWLo7nbgek5fFeBxRTJ0nWVZzMMSLI4uVVjnxC-6b9qbdRSDxsPJOZZj5G6iBHcgvC7IFFs0ZLyjiPGqILGTSpaZbrHaX3VWcPG1E6eYRsvDA2gvfxfkUrP5L0PYwmgVhR4/s640/blogger-image-244199213.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixN0Y9HwWlgWLo7nbgek5fFeBxRTJ0nWVZzMMSLI4uVVjnxC-6b9qbdRSDxsPJOZZj5G6iBHcgvC7IFFs0ZLyjiPGqILGTSpaZbrHaX3VWcPG1E6eYRsvDA2gvfxfkUrP5L0PYwmgVhR4/s640/blogger-image-244199213.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I am craving all food.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I still feel extremely tired, but my nausea is passing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The current name choices are Frankie for a boy or Genevieve for a girl.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I am super crabby.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I have no idea what we are getting into. 3 under 4??? Really???</div>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034711103305291110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455927402159738666.post-63011503839039496332013-04-18T19:03:00.001-04:002013-04-18T19:03:18.935-04:00Week 8...Baby is the size of a jellybean...<br />
Mom is craving olive burgers...<br />
Pregnancy symptoms include sore boobs and extreme fatigue...<br />
Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034711103305291110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455927402159738666.post-30936456623091130782013-04-14T15:49:00.001-04:002013-04-14T16:04:07.020-04:00Three is the magic number...Well...<br />
Number three is on the way in November!<br />
We saw the heartbeat this week and are cautiously excited!<br />
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It has been a while!
A lot of things are new in our lives, but mostly things are the same.
Though I am on summer break, big changes are coming in regards to my work. I have been promoted to the counseling position at the high school level due to the unfortunate cuts that have been made in our district. This is not a move I chose, but it will be a good one. It does however mean that I MUST finish my thesis so I can finally receive my masters degree. Eek!
We are half heartedly looking for a new place. We like our house, but would like to upgrade. Our biggest barrier is that the market is shit and we have no equity so we may be here for a few more years. It would be so nice to upgrade with all the good deals out there, but we must talk to a realtor to see what our options are.
I am currently on summer break and our family has been busy, busy, busy. Over Memorial Day we went up north to visit friends and had a blast camping out in a borrowed RV. Then, in June, I went away to NYC for a girls get away and I had a BLAST! I totally missed the babies, but it was just what I needed and I found out that $600 dollar bottle service tends to ease homesickness. The rest of June was spend bouncing from open house to open house and taking Charlie to preschool summer camp.
When July rolled around we decided to spend 5 of the hottest, most humid days camping... In a fucking tent...
It was not pleasant, but my kiddos loved being grubby and I got a hell of a tan going so it wasn't all bad.
Wait...
Yes it was bad...
Yesterday, Tony and I celebrated our 6th wedding anniversary. We did a scenic drive through the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Forrest and then went to dinner and watched the sunset on the Lake Michigan shore line all while the inlaws spoiled our kiddos rotten. The next day our awesome inlaws let us sleep in until noon which felt AMAZING. This July will mark our 15th year of dating, so we truly do have a lot to celebrate.
For the rest of July, we are going to stay busy. Charlie will continue preschool three days per week and Evie will attend music class once a week. My dad will be able to come home from the nursing home finally so we will be visiting Grammy and Grandpa's house for family breakfasts again soon. We have been awaiting this moment since he had his stroke in April! At the end of the month we'll go on the annual Murphy tubing' trip.
To round out this babbling post...
Evie's getting big!
No more bottles, but she still uses the paci for sleeping...
Teething is a bitch but she only has two more to pop then we are home free until the two year molars come...
She sleeps through the night now mostly... And even in her own crib, again mostly...
She has such a strong willed personality and really is just a joy to be around. She is so much like me.
Charlie is a big boy!
He loves preschool and is mostly potty trained.
He talks constantly and always has something funny to say.
He is a kind, loving boy and I can't believe he'll be three in a month.
We are trying for #3...
The 2 week wait still sucks and the thought of miscarring is unbearable, but we are moving forward and I'll be posting again soon...
Probably not soon, but definitely again.Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034711103305291110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455927402159738666.post-30373801019629792872012-03-29T22:40:00.000-04:002012-03-29T22:40:31.087-04:00PreschoolYeah I said it...<br />
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The P-Word... My boy is all signed up and will be starting preschool 2 (full) days per week this summer and 4 full days in the fall. <br />
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Holy Hannah I can't believe this... <br />
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Charlie is still my baby... <em>I sense this kind of thinking will cause many tears as he does things like go to kindergarten, graduates high school and gets married...</em><br />
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So to prepare for school, we must potty train. He does fine with peeing on the potty, but refuses to poop. This is a spring break to do at the Murph's house. We'll see how it goes... Who knows, maybe Evie will get in on the action... One can only dream!Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034711103305291110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455927402159738666.post-76476660845237530522012-03-15T18:27:00.000-04:002012-03-15T18:27:32.865-04:00One is so fun!We have a one year old! Can you believe how fast that went? It has been an awesome year. We celebrated her big day with tons of family and friends. She received tons of toys and clothes and our house is now at max capacity!<br />
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Evie now walks, babbles, drinks regular milk and is growing like crazy! She has such a little personality and it really just feels like she's always been with us. <br />
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People always tell me to enjoy this time because it flies, and I assure them, I love every sleepless moment.Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034711103305291110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455927402159738666.post-56989233723250393872011-09-05T09:37:00.000-04:002011-09-05T09:37:19.345-04:002 years and 6 months...I now have a two year old in my house! Can you say AWESOME? I can't believe two years have gone by since lil Charlie joined this world. He runs, and laughs and talks and he is just amazing! We celebrated his birthday with 20 of our closest peeps. Even though it is totally against every manner guide, I asked for limited toys... We are really overloaded with toys and have little space to store anything else. Plus, I am against most toys with batteries and end up banishing them to the basement where they see little use. He didn't really notice. He ate massive amounts of cake at his party and played with balloons and jumped in his bounce house. His smile told me that he had a blast! He is just a little charmer!<br />
Our little Ms. Six Month Old Evie is teething! She got her first tooth a couple of days ago, and let me tell ya, she has slept like shit through this process. Poor kid and poor mom... Now that I am back to work, I can't slide those afternoon naps in and bedtime can't come quick enough. She is such a sweet, pleasant baby, but I can't help but feel like she only tolerates me. She is a daddy's girl all they way... She does flash the best smiles that warm your heart. She is rolling and almost sitting. She is interested in everything her bother does which is very endearing to me because they get along so well right now (I know this won't last). She also, finally has a bedroom. Charlie is now in a big boy bed and Evie has a pink room. Even though she is still sleeping with us most of the time, I am hoping soon she'll start to get sick of her daddy's snoring and my constant bed hogging and want to sleep in her own space.<br />
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Just another day in the life of the Murph's... Paradise!Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034711103305291110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455927402159738666.post-43417989593278099102011-08-19T20:57:00.000-04:002011-08-19T20:57:55.607-04:00Up North!We are on our way up north as I'm blogging. Thank heaven for IPhones! This will be a much needed break before the craziness of school starts again. Up north is always fun filled family time with no obligations of home life and I definitely need this time. Being at home has been extremely taxing lately. I think any mom who has lost 5 months of sleep living with a teething baby probably feels like me right now, but I have extreme guilt because I feel this way. I never take a moment with my children for granted because I know what a true blessing they are and how lucky we are to have both of them, but I am just in need of a little break. Tony has been working mad-crazy hours and sometimes I feel like a single mom. He has been gearing up to travel to Germany for work which is an amazing opportunity, but holy Hannah his job is demanding. As P-Diddy says, "More money, more problems."<br />
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Anyways... Enough of the whining...<br />
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My baby boy is almost two! Where had the time gone? I love that he and I hold tiny two year old conversations (mostly about trucks, trains and tractors) and I love his sense of humor. I also love how he mimics everything including some choice swear words that his momma may have uttered once or twice.<br />
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My baby girl is almost 6 months old and still refusing the bottle even when it has boob juice in it. I do believe she is also popping a bottom tooth. We are really working on a routine, but she is her momma's daughter and her strong will tells us that she'll eat and sleep when she is damned well ready.<br />
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That's all for now! We are almost there!<br />
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Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034711103305291110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455927402159738666.post-62232211282572934512011-08-17T21:48:00.000-04:002011-08-17T21:48:16.291-04:00Formula is not poison!Dear Stubborn Girl of Mine,<br />
Formula is not poison! Since you refuse to drink it, you cannot get any teeth because in case you didn't know, your momma has serious issues with breastfeeding and teeth. <br />
Thanks and love,<br />
Momma<br />
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But seriously... It's just formula. We've tried every kind out there and she refuses them all. She is as stubborn as me... Oh the teen years should be fun!Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034711103305291110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455927402159738666.post-37309087463432892272011-08-10T13:15:00.000-04:002011-08-10T13:15:06.293-04:00Catching up...So it has been quite a while (hello 4 months) since I updated, but cut me some slack. Being a mom of 2 is busy work. I am just going to break it down simple style since I really should be working on my thesis instead of leisurely catching up on blogging...<br />
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<strong>May:</strong><br />
Tony and I had our first date night away from the kiddos<br />
I got my hair chopped ridiculously short to make mornings easier<br />
Mother's Day was celebrated with breakfast in bed, flowers and chocolate<br />
Evie got baptized <br />
I went back to work... <br />
Charlie adores tractors and all things outside<br />
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<strong>June:</strong><br />
Summer break started! <br />
We attended a massive amount of open houses and weddings (one in which I was the minister)!<br />
Father's day was celebrated with a huge cookout/ pool party with family<br />
Evie started rolling, and sticking her tongue out, and blowing raspberries<br />
Charlie adores holding his "sissy" and opening the refrigerator for snacks<br />
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<strong>July:</strong><br />
We celebrated the 4th at the beach with friends<br />
Tony and I celebrated 5 married years together (14 total years together)<br />
Evie started screaming in her little voice, got her ears pierced and tried solid food<br />
Much to my dismay, Charlie loves to entertain his sissy by jumping on her bouncers while she's in them and sitting on her for horsey rides... <br />
My new nephew was born and my dad had a stroke<br />
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<strong>August:</strong><br />
We are seriously considering buying investment land.<br />
Tony is working some mad crazy hours<br />
Grandpa has recovered well so far from his stroke<br />
Evie is eating like a champ<br />
Charlie is talking up a storm and we can hardly believe he'll be two soon<br />
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So there is a down and dirty of what's up. It is crazy around here and I love every sleepless moment of it!<br />
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Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034711103305291110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455927402159738666.post-52517050521604531452011-04-07T21:25:00.006-04:002011-04-20T23:37:56.547-04:00What a ride!Okay so though it is a month overdue, here is the story about the day Evie entered the world:<br />February 28th - Nest, nest, nest! House is totally cleaned and I am praying this baby stays put until the schedule c-section On March 8th... No dice...<br />March 2nd 5:00am - Get up and get ready for work like normal.<br />Take Charlie to my bro and sister-in-law's and drop him off quick to avoid the tears that are a new thing for us...<br />As I am making my quick escape I think " hmmm maybe I should go back in and pee because I am leaking a Lil bit... Nah, I'll hold it until school."<br />Waddle into my classroom and promptly to the bathroom leaking all the way.<br />I then decide I need to go back home and change my pants because I am sure I have pissed them. So then I call my BFF who is also my co-teacher down to my room and only then does it occur to me that my water may have broke. She rushed down just in time to convince me to call my Obgyn. I did and then, after cleaning my house an a quick trip to Burger King to fulfill a craving, we finally made it to the hospital. Since I had no contractions my option were a repeat c-section or induction...<br />Fuck Pitocin... I opted for the c-section which resulted in a totally pain free delivery and a beautiful girl named Evelyn. The stay the hospital was less than steller (a story for a different day) but the recovery has been good. I am now, seven weeks later, a pro at being a mom of two little blessings. 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My house has never been this clean - ever! With a toddler, I highly doubt it will stay this clean for much longer than his nap time. <br /><br />I think we are as ready as we can be for the big event. Arrangements have been made for Charlie's care, my bag is pretty much packed, my birth plan is good to go and, well, I am just ready to smooch her little chubby cheeks. As of last week, I haven't really dilated or anything yet, but my doctor said that could change within hours and she is in the right position. If I go into labor on my own, we'll try for a VBAC. If not, my C-section is scheduled for next Tuesday at 7:30am sharp.I refuse to be induced... I never ever want to go through that hell again. I am good with delivering either way as long as the result is a happy healthy baby.<br /><br />This will sound crazy, but the thing I am most nervous for is leaving Charlie. He'll be in good hands, but the longest I have been away from him is overnight. If I have a c-section, I will be in the hospital for about three days and even though he'll visit, I am going to miss his smile and goofy demeanor during my stay. Plus, I'll leave here having him as my baby and when I get back, he'll be my big boy and quite honestly, I am just not ready for that.<br /><br />We are so blessed. When I look back at where we were to where we are, I can't help but think that I am the luckiest person in the world. More updates coming soon!Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034711103305291110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455927402159738666.post-73218855608221645572011-02-15T21:30:00.003-05:002011-02-15T21:36:14.857-05:00Cravings...I <strong>must</strong> have these things before I stop being pregnant in a few weeks:<br />Mancino's Turkey Grinder<br />Cold Stone Ice Cream<br />Pad Thai Chicken<br />Strawberry SourPatch Straws<br /><br />Evie's bag is packed... Tony's bag is ready... Momma's is untouched...<br /><br />I am as big as a house currently and I am not just saying that... There is no more room for her in me... Everything is squished. In three weeks exactly we will definetley have a baby in our arms!<br /><br />Woot!Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034711103305291110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455927402159738666.post-59602324376613455282011-01-30T21:07:00.002-05:002011-01-30T21:19:52.716-05:004 Weeks...Preparing...<br /><br />I can't believe that in about a month our girl will be here. I know I sound like a broken record on my blog, but we are just so incredible blessed. 3 years ago, we were in a much different place. Now we get the privilege of having a little boy who hugs and kisses us everyday and a little girl who will be snuggling close soon. I am so ecstatic, but also scarred. I can't believe we are bravely going to juggle two under two. I am also freaking out over the fact that I have to leave Charlie for a few days while Evie is born. I have only ever been away from him overnight and three days away will be really hard. He will visit, but I am not used to being away from him that long. The next on my to-do list is to pack my hospital bag. This week marks the start of weekly appointments so I'll be updating!Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034711103305291110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455927402159738666.post-75012493483193022892011-01-13T21:38:00.006-05:002011-01-13T21:50:10.344-05:00Kick, Jab, Elbow!Our little Evie is a mover! Charlie never moved this much and Evie never stops. I love that she is her own spunky person even before she is out in this world. I am still freaking out at the idea that she is going to be in or lives soon. We have nothing ready and I have no idea how I am going to do it, but yet somehow I am calm... Somehow all that I can think about is how grateful I am that our family is expanding... I'm not worried about her room because I know she'll always have a loving set of arms to sleep in and honestly, not much else matters... <br /><br />We should however get some more clothes because I do fear that she'll be wearing only diapers or Charlie's out of season boy hand-me-downs...<br /><br />Charlie is also AMAZING! He is learning so much and growing so big! He knows body parts (head, ears, nose) and follows simple directions (throw this away please). He has his father's goofy disposition and mine anal retentiveness. And did I mention how cute he is?<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje3pwEPvk-klfEQsOw-3GzVTFYIw5No54LDEfYy7g35j04zxPqGHr37LlTHUlumX6ugdhlaCVbq6weriRDQ7kGTjMgwAU4YdTQAALQb2WMtEiBLxMyuM7AvNSxAVc-saG4ZVmiQEYL7wQ/s1600/CIMG3327.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje3pwEPvk-klfEQsOw-3GzVTFYIw5No54LDEfYy7g35j04zxPqGHr37LlTHUlumX6ugdhlaCVbq6weriRDQ7kGTjMgwAU4YdTQAALQb2WMtEiBLxMyuM7AvNSxAVc-saG4ZVmiQEYL7wQ/s400/CIMG3327.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561867798751310562" /></a><br /><br />His chubby cheeks melt me. <br />He gives kisses and hugs and say "hi" and "uh oh".<br /><br />I am so incredibly blessed.<br /><br />I am also so incrediably pregnant. <br /><br />Due date is March 1st - C-Section is scheduled for the 8th - I bet she joins us in February!Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034711103305291110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455927402159738666.post-1876172061745327082010-12-11T22:45:00.003-05:002010-12-11T23:03:32.608-05:00Ummm... I am going to have a baby soon...Really soon I am going to be a mom of two! A little adorable 1.5 year old boy and a precious little newborn girl. <br /><br />Was I on crack when I though this was a good decision??? <br /><br />Seriously! <br /><br />Freaking out!<br /><br />Right now I am offically in the third trimester and only have 11ish weeks before I do the newborn thing again. I seriously begged my doctor to let me stay pregnant as long as possible to buy me more time at my last appoinment. <br /><br />I feel totally overwhelmed and so beyond not ready...<br /><br />I also feel so incrediably blessed. I can't believe that I have the family I've always dreamed of... The family we've been through so much to get... I am not sure if this will be our last or not. We are just taking it one step at a time and rolling with the punches.<br /><br />So for the nursery, we have decided to wait until June to set it up. Honestly, I'll be nursing and she'll be in our bed or a bassinet for the first few months anyway. I am going to get our guest room around so all we have to do is move the furniture out and the crib in. Then fluffy with pink accordingly. <br /><br />I love this set and my parents are buying it for Evie...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik78TRNOdKorGvVXThhsKiK-tM41moim0Op58yrw_w_mKV-LeptpZDRTjwI4CqUzbKTlWr8d-69ugyjCtvbGlQ0jYrykRKkCUjRaHY7O1WLGvV1D2hqMGZbLmg7BRR02Jh7C_Cl85Ed8E/s1600/51UFL%252BoJcEL.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik78TRNOdKorGvVXThhsKiK-tM41moim0Op58yrw_w_mKV-LeptpZDRTjwI4CqUzbKTlWr8d-69ugyjCtvbGlQ0jYrykRKkCUjRaHY7O1WLGvV1D2hqMGZbLmg7BRR02Jh7C_Cl85Ed8E/s400/51UFL%252BoJcEL.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549640365117118546" /></a><br /><br />The room is already painted a cream color so I think I am just going to touch it up and call it good.<br /><br />I need to start stocking up on diapers. We also need another monitor and some clothes and perhaps a double stroller and then I think we'll be ready.<br /><br />On another note... Charlie is huge and awesome! Walking, talking, CLIMBING... He's just amazing and is the light of our life. He is going to be a great big brother. He is so helpful and well tempered. <br /><br />We are blessed.Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034711103305291110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455927402159738666.post-3745936174354193332010-11-22T18:45:00.003-05:002010-11-22T20:48:10.494-05:00Week 26...When people said each pregnancy is different, I kind of didn't believe them... <br />But I don't believe I ever felt so pregnant before! Last time around, 26 weeks seemed like a breeze... This time, I am waddling and my hips are hurting something fierce! It is all part of this wonderful process and I know the payoff in the end will be more than worth it, but still I am taking this opportunity to whine just a little bit. <br /><br />Also, a pretty cool thing about this time is that she moves like crazy! Charlie NEVER moved this much, but Evie lets me know she is there. She is going to be a pistol like her momma no doubt!<br /><br />Ummm... And holy shit... Did I mention that in 14 short weeks we are going to have a second baby in our home! Two under two!<br /><br />How blessed are we?<br /><br />How scared am I? <br /><br />We have NOTHING even close to ready... I keep telling myself that it is okay that she has no nursery because I will be nursing and she will be co-sleeping like Charlie for the first few months, but I am really just diluting myself into believing I am ready. She has barely any clothes... No crib... No Diapers... <br /><br />I guess when it comes down to it she won't need much, my ta's and some dipes and wipes should really do, but I am a planner and I am freaking out that we aren't ready...Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034711103305291110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455927402159738666.post-28831200744402172702010-10-12T21:39:00.002-04:002010-10-12T21:44:07.300-04:00Girl!We are having a girl! I am so excited! Today we got to see her wiggle and move around via ultrasound. She is perfect and healthy and we could not be happier! I am practicing tons of self control by not buying every cute girl thing in sight. Etsy is the devil... <br /><br />Evelyn Elizabeth, you are going to be one well dresses gal!Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034711103305291110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455927402159738666.post-47688609907390012872010-10-04T21:35:00.002-04:002010-10-04T21:41:13.809-04:00Hmmm... That's strange...Lately things have just been strange...<br /><br />Before, when I was pregnant, it was so different...<br /><br />Only Tony touched my belly last time and maybe my mom once...<br />Now keep in mind, I am a big girl, so generally that area is off limits.<br />But this time, people have already touched my belly and I am kinda heebed out by it.<br />It happened, no lie, like 3 times this weekend by non-husband/mom people.<br />I feel very invaded. It is just strange.Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034711103305291110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455927402159738666.post-60567144998877448902010-09-22T21:24:00.004-04:002010-09-22T21:44:52.431-04:00Bad BloggerYeah<br />I am a bad blogger...<br /><br />I am swamped with school stuff and life stuff lately.<br />Plus, sleep is an amazing gift, so when I get the chance, it is my top hobby of choice! <br /><br />Speaking of sleep...<br /><br />Charlie has decided that he is not a baby that sleeps through the night anymore. He and I have spent many midnight hours together lately and all I can say is that it is a good thing he is so cute...<br /><br />Speaking of refusing to do stuff...<br /><br />Charlie also refuses to walk. He knows how, but he sees no reason to do it because he can crawl more efficently especially when I leave the baby gate opened.<br /><br />He does give kisses and high fives. I totally teach him useless stuff, but it makes me smile to get his sloppy smooches. And honestly, what 1 year old needs to know how to read a book?<br /><br />Going back to school after summer has been extremley difficult. It is even more difficult than going back from my maternity leave. I am struggling to balance it all, but Tony has been amazing at helping out. He is a great hubby to have and Charlie and I are lucky to have him.<br /><br />What else???<br /><br />There is so much!<br /><br />I got a new car. My Beetle has been replaced with a Chevy Exquinox Mom-moble. I will miss my Buggy, but it is so nice to not have to crawl in the back to strap Charlie in and out.<br /><br />As for the new pregnancy...<br /><br />Holy Shit! I am 17 weeks. Where is this kid going to sleep? If it is a she, what will she wear? Double diapers! Breastfeeding again! Maternity leave! <br /><br />Yikes... <br /><br />I need to get planning! <br /><br />We have names (Frankie or Evie short for Franklin Anthony or Evelyn Elizabeth) and will find out which it will be soon. Everything is progressing perfectly... Weird... But AWESOME!<br /><br />Anyway... I have to pee so this is it for now... More soon... Actually, probably not so soon, but maybe!Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034711103305291110noreply@blogger.com0