A new OB for me (and new prego pic)

Here are some quick, or not so quick, updates on our family 

My pregnancy

I decided to switch OB's to another Dr.. in the office. There were a few things that occurred that really ticked me off, and made me feel uneasy. A few friends suggested I switched doctor's so my experience would be better! I know I'm just a job and this is all routine to them, BUT this is MY experience and my appointments are MY time! I feel like I have to push down doors for communication and my phone calls are never returned. 

The most recent thing occurred during my last ultrasound where they noticed a ... we'll call it, "placenta issue". The dr. doing the ultrasound said my OB would talk to me about it and let me know when to schedule another ultrasound so they could "watch it". SO......at my next appointment my dr. apparently didn't read my chart or something, because she didnt say anything. 

Here I am reading on the internet information, and freaking out about the possibilities; and my doctor just doesn't say anything! I obviously am a big girl and took it upon myself to bring it up, but she still didnt tell me when to schedule the next ultrasound with the other dr. So I called and scheduled it myself. (it's on Feb.4th by the way!)

That's not a huge thing, but it's a thing. We also had a possible outbreak of fifth's disease with one of my babies at work, and I called twice asking if I needed a blood test and never received a phone call back. Come on people! It's like I'm forgotten every appointment, and have to remind my doctor who I am. 

I've just heard too many great experiences from my friends and want the same thing for me!

Other than that, I"m feeling great! I feel normal, but with a growing belly. I still haven't been able to take prenatal's since I get sick every time I take them. I've been taking flintstones and getting extra calcium to supplement. I actually tried to take a pill last night and got sick. What's the deal?!

22 weeks

So we're going to register next weekend, and I"m super excited! We're borrowing a bassinet from a friend, so the baby will be in our room the first few months (because right now there's no where else for the little guy to go, until we move!) We're getting a crib and bedding, but we wont put it up until we're in the next house. 

Here's what we've picked (this is the ONLY bedding I've found that both Edwin and I like, AND that's not $500)

Family Updates

Kade has strep throat. Lovely. Im about to take Kai to the doctor for him to get tested too! Let's just hope the whole family doesn't get it! Kade will turn TWELVE next week! Can you believe it?! Oh my. Im very thankful he's not too interested in girls yet, but that can all change next year! He didn't get to play basketball this year (which I dont think really bothered him too much), so he's looking forward to baseball season and football next year! 

Keira is learning a ton in PreK and kisses my belly all the time. Her hair is growing like crazy too! Her newest thing is to take guitar lessons and play basketball. I guess dance just wasn't her thing!

Kai is a super great reader and does really well in school. He's looking forward to baseball, and I think secretly he has a passion for music. I think when he's older he'll end up taking on an instrument or something! We've explained that he can take music lessons or piano lessons, but I think he's afraid to try something new right now. 

My brother and sister in law are receiving a 5 day old baby today, through the foster system! Im so excited for them! They have a 5 year old and a 3 year old (Ethan and Adelaide). The Judy's and Twitty's keep expanding! My parents are becoming instant grandparents again!

:)

That's it folks

Christmas pictures revised

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Opening stockings First

The big present for the boys; an X box and games

The mess

Keira with her Fancy Nancy Shoes, and pup in a purse!

And some pictures from our time in Dallas...

Hubby and Keira about to open stockings

Papa Judy, my daddio, and Kai reading cards

Edwin and Keira

Kade opening his I Pod Touch! I have seriously never seen him squeal as much as he did!

Kai playing with his little men. It's his favorite thing to do!

Keira loving on her giant doll from Great Grandpa. He unexpectedly passed away on Christmas Eve

The boys burning stuff

Keira and Adelaide cozy on the couch

Ethan and Kai playing with their Star Wars tanks; under the piano

The Twitty's

Crazy shot

Crazy family (minus my sister in law; Heidi)

 Family picture after my grandpa's funeral

We do a lot of crazy shots; its for the kids, ya know?!

Hope ya'll had a great Christmas and New Year! Ours was filled with joy and sorrow, but we were surrounded by family whom we love, and it was a blessed time. 

More baseballs; It's a boy!

Here are our baby boy's photo-shoot pictures! The heart rate was 168 (so the heart rate theory that its a girl if its over 140 did NOT work for us! ha), and the baby is a mover and a shaker! He was all over the place, and the dr. asked me if I drank caffeine that morning (I had not!) We were able to see the baby yawn and move his tongue around! The baby is now flipped and his head is way down yonder.  

I"m feeling great and have nothing to complain about! I get paranoid about everything though; ask Edwin. I was more concerned about making sure the baby was healthy and growing on track (since I'm apparently not growing too much yet!). All my little baby journals say its completely normal to be a bit paranoid about things, and more emotional about your baby's growth and development! So I'm normal; back off. 

My next Apt. is January 5th (next Tuesday!). It's my 20 week appointment; 5 months, the half way mark! I'm not nearly as big as I thought I would, or should be! 

PROFILE 

FOOT (toes on the right)

IT'S A BOY (pretty obvious)

19 weeks (trying my best to make my belly look the biggest!)

Our first purchase!

Keira will remain our only princess!

Sex of the baby....

Did I get your attention?! Well, we don't know it yet! I was super bummed that they couldn't squeeze me in before Christmas! We're going on December 30th though! I really wanted to tell our families in a creative way over Christmas, so I"m not sure what I"m going to do anymore! Maybe I'll still do it!

 Just to give you the run down...

1. I am NOT nearly as big as I thought I would be, to find out the sex. Its weird. 

2. Keira really wants a sister

3. Kai wants a sister for Keira

4. Kade couldn't care less. He already has 1 of each and thought that was enough.

5. Edwin and I thought we would prefer a girl; however, when it comes down to it, you really just want a healthy happy baby! 

6. But I would be so happy if it was a girl!

7. And I would really be happy if it was another boy. Lets be honest; boys are just easier (at least in my experience so far!)

8. We haven't really agreed on any names yet, but finding out the sex will really help us narrow some down. 

9. To "K" name or not to "K" name!? We haven't decided, but we're probably just going to pick our favorite name; and it may be a "K" name, or not! 

10. I dont have anything else to write, but I feel like the list just should be to #10

As far as cravings, I dont really have any. There are certain foods that just dont taste as good, and some that are really yummy! I never really eat eggs, but when we have kids night, I make a batch of eggs for me! I dont really crave or eat a lot of chocolate; maybe that's helping with my weight! haha. I haven't had any grilled chicken since being pregnant! I've made chicken and Edwin has grilled, but it just never sounds good when its time to eat it. 

Those are really the only "craving" things I can think of. Right now I just look like I've been drinking too much beer (and I obviously dont drink beer. I think its gross and smells like pee). I actually changed my shirt today, because I just looked flappy and not pregnant!

Merry Christmas! Have a great week!

Keira's nativity play

Keira was Mary in her Pre K Nativity Play! Here are a few pictures from her play.

First, here's me at 17 weeks. I put on a maternity dress to accentuate the belly!

Keira was the one that colored the programs

Little Mary

The Angel appearing to tell Mary about her baby, Jesus

Riding the Donkey (too cute)

Giving birth to Jesus in the stables

The end!

Happy 4 months in the womb baby Twitty!

I had another uneventful doctor's appointment today. I say uneventful, because they go so quick and I didnt even get to talk to the doctor this time!

Go pee in a cup.  Perfect; it's time to empty my bladder again anyways. 

Then I waited for the dr. to come in; and waited.

and waited. 

She poked her head in, and said she had to deliver a baby! Well, that is her job; but, I was left sitting there feeling like my 16 week appointment time was robbed! I tried to steal some of her time and explain that I've been sick and needed some meds! 

Her poor patient was probably pushing, while I was complaining about my cough. 

The nurse then came in and gave me the H1N1 shot. I wasn't going to get it; after speaking to a lot of people and getting their opinions, but I've had a lot of the symptoms this past week and they almost insisted. 

It hurt. 

BUT the best part was, I was able to hear baby Twitty's heartbeat again! Last month, it took the nurse FOREVER to find it. I was laying there on the table freaking out as she was saying. "hum...I can't find it."

Not this time! The heartbeat was loud, and clear, and fast! Maybe baby Twitty is already type A. 

I also lost 3 pounds. How is that possible?! I"m not really even showing, and now I loose 3 pounds?! I have to push out (yes; I am "bloated", but a little pushing out helps my cause), and can't wait for my belly to grow; and I loose 3 pounds. sheesh. 

I suppose all my coughing this past week, has really given my abs a work out!

Speaking of all my coughing...my poor husband isn't getting any sleep during the night, since I'm up all night coughing.  I may sleep on the couch tonight. 

Sigh.

So this is me lately...

I know...it's such a lovely shot! ha. I'll take more later, but that's it for now! 

Kai's baptism

Kai was baptized and it was very sweet! Edwin was in the baptistry with Kai, and I was sitting in the service with family and Kade and Keira. It brought tears to my eyes seeing him! Jon, the associate Pastor, had a conversation with Kai a few weeks ago about his decision, and asked Kai if he knew what the word "sins" were. Edwin said Kai had tears in his eyes, as he talked about his sins! Kai was rather nervous standing in front of everybody, but he was ready to make his decision for The Lord. So precious. He's the only kid, or person, I've ever seen to still have perfect hair after being dunked!