I think I'm starting to feel kicks!!!! I'm 15w2d. I felt my first real kick with Charlie at 16w3d.
I can't wait. It will feel more real. We will be finding out at 18weeks what this little bug is. A boy or a girl?? Thoughts?
Happy Birthday Dan! He's the big 3-0! I think he's as awesome as the day I met him. I can even say I love him more and more everyday!
I'm a lucky woman.
P.S. Charlie is good and says hi to all you followers. LOL
Friday, March 26, 2010
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Charlie's Words
I figured that it would be a great time to make a list of the words Charlie has in his vocabulary right now. Now some of these only I know what they mean- but they still count!
Ball
momma
mommy
dada
Pop E
shoe
backback
apple (Boppy)
cheese
water
juice
chocolate
sucker
Go Go
Bye
Hi
No No
car
Choo Choo
more
please
ut oh
Charlie also has all of his animals down- cat, dog, snake, monster, devil, monkey, lion, bear, seal, duck, sheep, pig, horse, and I'm sure there are a few more.
He knows his arms, nose, eyes, ears, throat, legs, toes, belly button, tummy, head, hair, fingers, back and butt.
This is such a fun age and it's amazing the things he remembers and knows!
Ball
momma
mommy
dada
Pop E
shoe
backback
apple (Boppy)
cheese
water
juice
chocolate
sucker
Go Go
Bye
Hi
No No
car
Choo Choo
more
please
ut oh
Charlie also has all of his animals down- cat, dog, snake, monster, devil, monkey, lion, bear, seal, duck, sheep, pig, horse, and I'm sure there are a few more.
He knows his arms, nose, eyes, ears, throat, legs, toes, belly button, tummy, head, hair, fingers, back and butt.
This is such a fun age and it's amazing the things he remembers and knows!
Sunday, February 28, 2010
So Many Updates
It's been really hard not to talk about what has REALLY been going on with the Skimmy's so I took a little break. WE ARE PREGNANT! I'm 11w4d.
For those of you that don't know- Dan and I have suffered 3 miscarriages while trying to complete our family over the last 3 years. 2 were before Charlie and one was after. We thought we had figured out what my issues were but unfortunately the doctor wasn't able to answer any questions with our last miscarriage. For anyone that hasn't gone through them- they are extremely heartbreaking. Not only because you lose that child, but because you are emotionally in pain along with physically. It is also a very lonely period of time as so many ignore you instead of saying that they don't know what to say. These are children I have lost. I will always think of them and what "could have been." Yes, I can function day to day but that doesn't mean I forget. It's also terrifying not knowing why your body is causing this to happen. The only reason we have come up with is: late and weak ovulation with poor lining.
Anyway... I can and probably will touch more on our struggles later. But I need to keep writing or this post will be 10 pages long.
I have been feeling pretty good. Not lots of energy and because of my past problems I am suppose to take it easy. No exercise, no heavy lifting, and I'm on a medicine that should help me stay pregnant. I am not even allowed to walk around the block at this point. Things should lighten up in the next few weeks. A few headaches and a little upset tummy... but nothing I'll complain about! It's all very much wanted!
Last Friday the Farmington Area Mom's Club put on an event at Pump it Up. It's basically an indoor bounce house. It's a lot of fun and Charlie was thrilled to be there and go down the slide. He was even more excited when Dan walked in! Daddy was there on his lunch break to play with him! It was a fun day until after dinner Dan complained of a headache and a stomach ache. I gave him some Tylenol and some Pepto and let him be. We went to bed and at 3:30am I heard Charlie crying. I went in his room to find that he had vomited all over his bed. Poor thing!!!! I changed him and woke Dan up to help with the bedding but Charlie was wide awake. We headed to the couch to cuddle and watch Brother Bear (his favorite movie right now) but he kept getting sick. Charlie keep throwing up until about 9:15. He kinda was quiet all day and moved pretty slow but ate some crackers and kept them down. Dan still felt rough.
Tuesday morning rolls around and I wake up and sit on the couch. My head goes right between my knees because I feel like crap! Dan went off to work and finally at like 8:30am I called him to come back home. I was already getting sick and couldn't imagine chasing Charlie around all day alone. Dan came home while I spent the day in the bathroom. My sickness lasted until about 3:45 when my friend Lisa offered to drive me to the ER. I got sick a few more times there and needed 2 IV's to get fluids in me fast enough. They retested my levels after 4 bags of fluid and I was getting better but my heartrate was at a constant 142 and my blood pressure was too low. I also started getting a fever. They decided to keep me. Dan came and dropped some overnight items off and I waited for a room to open up for me. The next morning I was spilling protein into my urine so I couldn't leave until that was clear and I could keep some food down. Dan didn't feel well this day either so Charlie was off to my in laws for the day/night. I was released at 4pm and slept most of the day.
Friday we got the call... we got my Mother in law sick :-( man this flu was deadly!!! (Thankfully she was feeling better the next day)
Dan is still feeling a little under the weather- but he played in a volleyball tournament all day yesterday and probably didn't have the best diet. (he did come in 2nd place!!!) Congrats Dan!
Today was Amanda's baby shower! How much fun. It's been awesome to see her belly grow and to watch John and Amanda get more and more excited. It's hard to think that was me 2 years ago and that it's happening again to me now. Amanda got amazing gifts and is really blessed by the family and her friends. Can't wait for that niece or nephew to show up in about 9 weeks!!!!
I'll end this now because it could go on and on and well... it's relax time for momma!!!
For those of you that don't know- Dan and I have suffered 3 miscarriages while trying to complete our family over the last 3 years. 2 were before Charlie and one was after. We thought we had figured out what my issues were but unfortunately the doctor wasn't able to answer any questions with our last miscarriage. For anyone that hasn't gone through them- they are extremely heartbreaking. Not only because you lose that child, but because you are emotionally in pain along with physically. It is also a very lonely period of time as so many ignore you instead of saying that they don't know what to say. These are children I have lost. I will always think of them and what "could have been." Yes, I can function day to day but that doesn't mean I forget. It's also terrifying not knowing why your body is causing this to happen. The only reason we have come up with is: late and weak ovulation with poor lining.
Anyway... I can and probably will touch more on our struggles later. But I need to keep writing or this post will be 10 pages long.
I have been feeling pretty good. Not lots of energy and because of my past problems I am suppose to take it easy. No exercise, no heavy lifting, and I'm on a medicine that should help me stay pregnant. I am not even allowed to walk around the block at this point. Things should lighten up in the next few weeks. A few headaches and a little upset tummy... but nothing I'll complain about! It's all very much wanted!
Last Friday the Farmington Area Mom's Club put on an event at Pump it Up. It's basically an indoor bounce house. It's a lot of fun and Charlie was thrilled to be there and go down the slide. He was even more excited when Dan walked in! Daddy was there on his lunch break to play with him! It was a fun day until after dinner Dan complained of a headache and a stomach ache. I gave him some Tylenol and some Pepto and let him be. We went to bed and at 3:30am I heard Charlie crying. I went in his room to find that he had vomited all over his bed. Poor thing!!!! I changed him and woke Dan up to help with the bedding but Charlie was wide awake. We headed to the couch to cuddle and watch Brother Bear (his favorite movie right now) but he kept getting sick. Charlie keep throwing up until about 9:15. He kinda was quiet all day and moved pretty slow but ate some crackers and kept them down. Dan still felt rough.
Tuesday morning rolls around and I wake up and sit on the couch. My head goes right between my knees because I feel like crap! Dan went off to work and finally at like 8:30am I called him to come back home. I was already getting sick and couldn't imagine chasing Charlie around all day alone. Dan came home while I spent the day in the bathroom. My sickness lasted until about 3:45 when my friend Lisa offered to drive me to the ER. I got sick a few more times there and needed 2 IV's to get fluids in me fast enough. They retested my levels after 4 bags of fluid and I was getting better but my heartrate was at a constant 142 and my blood pressure was too low. I also started getting a fever. They decided to keep me. Dan came and dropped some overnight items off and I waited for a room to open up for me. The next morning I was spilling protein into my urine so I couldn't leave until that was clear and I could keep some food down. Dan didn't feel well this day either so Charlie was off to my in laws for the day/night. I was released at 4pm and slept most of the day.
Friday we got the call... we got my Mother in law sick :-( man this flu was deadly!!! (Thankfully she was feeling better the next day)
Dan is still feeling a little under the weather- but he played in a volleyball tournament all day yesterday and probably didn't have the best diet. (he did come in 2nd place!!!) Congrats Dan!
Today was Amanda's baby shower! How much fun. It's been awesome to see her belly grow and to watch John and Amanda get more and more excited. It's hard to think that was me 2 years ago and that it's happening again to me now. Amanda got amazing gifts and is really blessed by the family and her friends. Can't wait for that niece or nephew to show up in about 9 weeks!!!!
I'll end this now because it could go on and on and well... it's relax time for momma!!!
Friday, February 5, 2010
My Kid
I love his kid!!! He's my little buddy and makes me laugh and smile everyday. We just had a big tickle fest and now we stopped for some pretzel rods and water! I ate my pretzels and he broke his in half and just handed it to me!!! Anyone that shares food with me is the best!!!!
Short and sweet today but I am just bursting with love for him and I can't imagine my life without him in it. (Dan's ok too!!! :-) lol!)
Now we are off to Carl's Golfland for a visit and to take Charlie's Fun Aunt Robin out for her bday lunch!!! Happy Birthday Robin!
Short and sweet today but I am just bursting with love for him and I can't imagine my life without him in it. (Dan's ok too!!! :-) lol!)
Now we are off to Carl's Golfland for a visit and to take Charlie's Fun Aunt Robin out for her bday lunch!!! Happy Birthday Robin!
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
One Of My Favorite Recipes!
Before I can't ever find this again- I wanted to post this so I always have it!! It reminds me of the side dish that the dorms made at MSU when I was in college! YUM!
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CROCK POT BROCCOLI & RICE CASSEROLE
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1 sm. onion, diced
1/4 c. butter, melted
2 c. quick cooking rice
2 c. water
1 (10 oz.) can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 tsp. salt
Pepper to taste
1 (5 oz.) jar sharp cheese spread
2 (10 oz.) pkgs. frozen chopped broccoli, partially thawed
1/4 lb. Velveeta cheese
Corn flake crumbs, browned in butter (opt.)
Combine all ingredients except corn flake crumbs in crock
pot. Stir thoroughly. Cover. Cook low 7 to 10 hours or high
2 to 3 hours. Just before serving, sprinkle crumbs over top.
If crock pot comes out of your crock pot, brown under
broiler for extra crispness. I double this in my large
crock pot. Great for pot luck.
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CROCK POT BROCCOLI & RICE CASSEROLE
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1 sm. onion, diced
1/4 c. butter, melted
2 c. quick cooking rice
2 c. water
1 (10 oz.) can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 tsp. salt
Pepper to taste
1 (5 oz.) jar sharp cheese spread
2 (10 oz.) pkgs. frozen chopped broccoli, partially thawed
1/4 lb. Velveeta cheese
Corn flake crumbs, browned in butter (opt.)
Combine all ingredients except corn flake crumbs in crock
pot. Stir thoroughly. Cover. Cook low 7 to 10 hours or high
2 to 3 hours. Just before serving, sprinkle crumbs over top.
If crock pot comes out of your crock pot, brown under
broiler for extra crispness. I double this in my large
crock pot. Great for pot luck.
Staying Busy Doing Nothing!
A picture of Charlie's first hot chocolate (ok barely warm because he doesn't like hot things!) We had just played outside- he loved the snow and the drink!
The Skimmy's have been busy!!! But have nothing to show for it! Today Charlie and I went to Aldi to get some things we need to make a friend dinner. The FAMC makes a new mom 2 weeks worth of dinners when a new baby is born. Well, I signed up for tomorrow- she's a vegetarian so we are making Minestrone Soup. Of course Aldi didn't have everything I needed so I ran to Kroger tonight. Charlie was kind enough to go with me to get an oil change this morning also. I might have a leak in my tire so I'm sure that will be an errand tomorrow!!! I always seem to have tire issues. Thankfully I'm very familiar with Discount Tire and the places around there we can walk to while we wait.
Tomorrow is swim class. Charlie will kick his legs in the bathtub flip over and kick some more. He loves to have his ears under water and have me talk to him! We talk about blowing bubbles in the pool and he won't do it in the pool yet, but he will in the bathtub. The other day he said "Mamma" and then did it! No clue where that came from but it's cool that he actually pays attention during class.
This weekend I'm throwing a baby shower for my friend Jes. I hope it's a great time!! I doubt she likes games- but she gets no choice! I have some fun ones planned. Nothing gross, no smelling dirty diapers or eating baby food. I'm looking forward to some good food, good friends and CAKE!
Having 2 other couples over on Sunday for The Super Bowl. Dan's going to make chili and we'll have all the fixings! My high school friend Paul and his girlfriend are coming over- they said they are bringing cupcakes. I asked no more questions! We LOVE cupcakes! :-)
Enough rambling... off to make that soup!!!
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Well I Tried.
I was really trying to be good about posting often so that this blog was more fun to read. But then life got away from me.
I went to the doctor's this morning and was told I have my normal case of asthmatic bronchitis again. I have a new inhaler. Hopefully the steroids will help with all of my coughing in the next 24 hours or so.
We went out and got a Wii today!!! Yahoo!!! Dan and I sat on the couch tonight (yes the same couch and same level of the house) and played for a few hours! That stupid fitness test told me I'm 76. NICE!!! Darn baseball game gets me every time! I plan to work on that though... maybe I'll be 49 by April Fools Day??
Yesterday I put Charlie down for the night. He must have been tired because he pointed to his bed once we got into his room. Then I asked if he wanted me to cover him up with a blanket. He pointed to the one he wanted. Then as I turned to close the door behind me he says "Bye" and waved! lol It was so cute that I couldn't stop laughing and I kept making him do it over and over. He NEVER asks to go to bed let alone says bye when I leave him in there! Maybe Charlie is turning over a new leaf?
Bedtime for me- hopefully I can prop myself up enough that I can sleep and not cough all night! Wish me luck!
I went to the doctor's this morning and was told I have my normal case of asthmatic bronchitis again. I have a new inhaler. Hopefully the steroids will help with all of my coughing in the next 24 hours or so.
We went out and got a Wii today!!! Yahoo!!! Dan and I sat on the couch tonight (yes the same couch and same level of the house) and played for a few hours! That stupid fitness test told me I'm 76. NICE!!! Darn baseball game gets me every time! I plan to work on that though... maybe I'll be 49 by April Fools Day??
Yesterday I put Charlie down for the night. He must have been tired because he pointed to his bed once we got into his room. Then I asked if he wanted me to cover him up with a blanket. He pointed to the one he wanted. Then as I turned to close the door behind me he says "Bye" and waved! lol It was so cute that I couldn't stop laughing and I kept making him do it over and over. He NEVER asks to go to bed let alone says bye when I leave him in there! Maybe Charlie is turning over a new leaf?
Bedtime for me- hopefully I can prop myself up enough that I can sleep and not cough all night! Wish me luck!
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Dinner Tonight
This is my friend Kristin's recipe but I just wanted to make sure I had this saved somewhere!!! I hope it's yummy- I didn't start it when I wanted to so we are all holding off for dinner. I'm HUNGRY!
Chicken & Dumplings
In the crock pot for 4 hours on high, then 90 mins on low.
3 frozen chix breasts
2 cans cream of chix soup
1-2 cans chix broth (just enough to cover the chicken pieces)
1 chicken boullion cube or packet
garlic powder
salt
pepper
90 mins before done (on low):
Take out each piece of chicken and shred it, place back in crock pot.
Then, cut 1 can french bread dough loaf into tiny pieces and toss into crock pot. Stir occassionally for the 90 mins.
Chicken & Dumplings
In the crock pot for 4 hours on high, then 90 mins on low.
3 frozen chix breasts
2 cans cream of chix soup
1-2 cans chix broth (just enough to cover the chicken pieces)
1 chicken boullion cube or packet
garlic powder
salt
pepper
90 mins before done (on low):
Take out each piece of chicken and shred it, place back in crock pot.
Then, cut 1 can french bread dough loaf into tiny pieces and toss into crock pot. Stir occassionally for the 90 mins.
Brrr it's cold out there!
It is so cold here in Michigan that I am just doing anything to keep Charlie busy. We would both go insane if we stayed in the house everyday. Yesterday we had a friend of Charlie's come over and play while his mom had things to do. Today we are going to open gym at the church behind our house. Tomorrow is swim class. Thursday is a trip to Jungle Java and Friday is a trip for me to the dentist- Charlie will go to his Aunt's house and play with his cousin. I can't imagine how parents get through the winter that don't get their kids active in activities. Thankfully Charlie does well in public activities and that really helps!
We will try to stay warm and get Charlie tired enough for a good nap everyday!!!!
Monday, January 4, 2010
Follow Up Pictures
Ok ok... it looks like I'm never going to get the time nor energy to tell all the stories I wanted to from last week. But I will upload some pictures so that you can see more of what the Skinny is on the Skimmy's!
Cookie Exchange for FAMC- Charlie helped!
Swim class ended- Dan joined us for the last class and took pictures!
A visit to see Santa at the mall- no one else was in line so we had like 5 minutes with him. Charlie sat and listened to him and when I walked up to get Charlie back he was holding Santa's thumb!
FAMC Santa Brunch
The nightly Advent Calendar! One of my favorite parts of the season this year!
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
Charlie's make shift ball pit!
Charlie's trip to Urgent Care and the ER. We thought he had bit through his lip but really he cut the outside and bit his lip inside. He was fine!! But thankfully his first ER trip turned out to be ok!
And then NYE! Charlie stayed at my mom's house and we went to dinner and then back to Jes & Alex's for games, drinking and some Wii!
Cookie Exchange for FAMC- Charlie helped!
Swim class ended- Dan joined us for the last class and took pictures!
A visit to see Santa at the mall- no one else was in line so we had like 5 minutes with him. Charlie sat and listened to him and when I walked up to get Charlie back he was holding Santa's thumb!
FAMC Santa Brunch
The nightly Advent Calendar! One of my favorite parts of the season this year!
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
Charlie's make shift ball pit!
Charlie's trip to Urgent Care and the ER. We thought he had bit through his lip but really he cut the outside and bit his lip inside. He was fine!! But thankfully his first ER trip turned out to be ok!
And then NYE! Charlie stayed at my mom's house and we went to dinner and then back to Jes & Alex's for games, drinking and some Wii!
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Happy New Year!!
I can't believe it's 2010! Boy my life has changed a lot in the last 10 years! I didn't even know Dan in 2000. I had no clue how great my life would be back then.
I haven't gotten that I promised full stories... but I'm still catching up on sleep from a fun New Year's Eve Party at the Bizzle House. I also am spending time with Dan before he heads back to work on Monday.
We are watching the MSU Alamo Bowl Game. Already watched MSU win in basketball tonight too! Go Green!
I hope everyone has a wonderful 2010 and thank you for your friendships. I have been doing a lot of thinking of my friendships- I love the support everyone gives me and I hope that you feel supported and loved by me.
I haven't gotten that I promised full stories... but I'm still catching up on sleep from a fun New Year's Eve Party at the Bizzle House. I also am spending time with Dan before he heads back to work on Monday.
We are watching the MSU Alamo Bowl Game. Already watched MSU win in basketball tonight too! Go Green!
I hope everyone has a wonderful 2010 and thank you for your friendships. I have been doing a lot of thinking of my friendships- I love the support everyone gives me and I hope that you feel supported and loved by me.
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