So it's been a million years since I posted a blog. I've known for a while now, but then I felt like it needed to be about something important rather than everyday jazz because it had been so long. I'm giving up on that however and just writing... because I can.
We've settled into a nice little routine with the boys. They usually sleep straight through the night now, so that alone makes me feel more human. They're also waaaay more interactive now too, so it's fun to play with them. They really love being startled, which I think is hilarious because I loathe it. I read them stories and they think that's great. We also do a choreographed alphabet song that is apparently fun :) They're rolling all over the place now too, including into and on each other. They sometimes talk to and look at one another and I try to get it on video. However, when I get the camera out they freeze and just stare at me. Little turkeys.
I've been able to start scrapbooking their one-year albums and I'm having soooo much fun! I'm doing one for each of them with 2 pages for every month. Then I will make a yearly family album too. This way I figure one day they can each have an album to keep without having to split everything. Plus, it's easy to lump all their stuff together and I think they need something to make them individual :)
Oh, I've also weaned since about 6 months which has given me mixed feelings. I was really hoping to nurse at least a year, but it got really hard with 2. I had enough milk, but they were very difficult to control at the same time! And it's not like I could just leave one alone while I nurse the other... So, I decided it was better for everyone to just go to bottles. (Oh my word formula is expensive!!!) But, God provides.
Monday is Isaac's birthday, and next week is father's day. I'm taking him to our first Gwinnett Braves game this Sunday (minus the dufflepuds) so that should be fun. Hooray for hot dogs and soda!
Friday, June 12, 2009
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Fat turkeys
So I know I'm supposed to be happy the boys are gaining weight really well and getting healthier, but I can't help but lament they are no longer in their teeny tiny preemie clothes! Of course, I say they are chunky, but are just now only newborn size... Today at the dr Caleb is up to 8 lbs 9 oz! Jacob is 6 lbs 14 oz, so that's 2 1/2 lbs in almost 2 months for him and 3 lbs for Caleb. Yeah for chubby thighs :) They also have dimples now with the extra weight...I love my my chunky turkeys :)
Sleep continues to allude us for the most part, but this is only a season and we're trying to relish this cuddly time where they fall asleep on your chest and don't try to crawl away...
Sleep continues to allude us for the most part, but this is only a season and we're trying to relish this cuddly time where they fall asleep on your chest and don't try to crawl away...
Friday, January 9, 2009
Full-time job - sitting
So I figured out that if I'm only nursing every 3 hours for one hour I sit in this chair 8 hours a day...minimum. You'd think I would post more blogs. Mostly I watch netflix. And sometimes if I catch them watching the screen, I switch to veggietales. I tried to find some books online, but it's mostly classics and Poe seems a little heavy to read out loud to them. And quite frankly, it's not like I read it for pleasure! Heavy on the macabre, light on the SNL references.
Does anyone own Alias seasons? I'd like to watch through that again without waiting for it on netflix :)
The boys are getting fat, which makes me happy. It's kind of bittersweet though, because they are growing out of their teeny tiny clothes. Of course, I realize they're still teeny tiny, but you know...
Does anyone own Alias seasons? I'd like to watch through that again without waiting for it on netflix :)
The boys are getting fat, which makes me happy. It's kind of bittersweet though, because they are growing out of their teeny tiny clothes. Of course, I realize they're still teeny tiny, but you know...
Thursday, December 18, 2008
1 month
So I haven't been very good about calling and giving updates. This is mostly because I can't seem to keep track of what day is what and when I talked to people. Here would be the obvious place for a group update, but it's only been in the last day or two that I've mastered the art of typing while I nurse. Now, here I sit, waiting for the need to burb to arise before pausing my typing. (Their need, not mine.)
The boys are both home, almost a week now. Well, 2 for Caleb. I really wish Isaac would have had more than 2 days with both of them before he had to go back to work. He has next week off though, so that will be fun :) Mom's been here most of this week to help, and that has been great. I've had a few test runs taking care of them alone, and it went ok. The main thing is trying to feed them at the same time. I do try to keep them on the same schedule, because, at least then I can sleep an hour or two between feedings. Sometimes, when they're really tired or ate a lot, they'll go longer... Anyway, it's sooo much easier to feed them at the same time if someone hands them to me once I get settled. Also, it's nice to hand them off to be burped. It's a little tricky burping one without bonking the other in the head. Well, at least burping affectively anyway. And Caleb is hard to burb so he requires lots of repositioning. I'll just have to get the hang of it eventually.
I have to say just how unbelievably cute they are too. I would imagine every mother feels this way, but in my case, it really is true :) They make the best faces. Caleb is really putting on weight, so his dimples are starting to show a lot. And I know it's still involuntary, but when they smile, it's adorable. Jacob still needs to grow into his skin a little, but he's trying. His appetite is getting better every day. Sometimes I can't believe how much Caleb will eat. I have no idea how he can put away that much food! But, they're so tiny, I figure there's no harm in letting them eat and eat and eat.
Aside from being tired, I'm having so much fun. Everyone keeps telling me to enjoy this time because it will go by fast and they won't be little anymore, so I am. I mean, tomorrow, they will be 1 month. Sigh.
The boys are both home, almost a week now. Well, 2 for Caleb. I really wish Isaac would have had more than 2 days with both of them before he had to go back to work. He has next week off though, so that will be fun :) Mom's been here most of this week to help, and that has been great. I've had a few test runs taking care of them alone, and it went ok. The main thing is trying to feed them at the same time. I do try to keep them on the same schedule, because, at least then I can sleep an hour or two between feedings. Sometimes, when they're really tired or ate a lot, they'll go longer... Anyway, it's sooo much easier to feed them at the same time if someone hands them to me once I get settled. Also, it's nice to hand them off to be burped. It's a little tricky burping one without bonking the other in the head. Well, at least burping affectively anyway. And Caleb is hard to burb so he requires lots of repositioning. I'll just have to get the hang of it eventually.
I have to say just how unbelievably cute they are too. I would imagine every mother feels this way, but in my case, it really is true :) They make the best faces. Caleb is really putting on weight, so his dimples are starting to show a lot. And I know it's still involuntary, but when they smile, it's adorable. Jacob still needs to grow into his skin a little, but he's trying. His appetite is getting better every day. Sometimes I can't believe how much Caleb will eat. I have no idea how he can put away that much food! But, they're so tiny, I figure there's no harm in letting them eat and eat and eat.
Aside from being tired, I'm having so much fun. Everyone keeps telling me to enjoy this time because it will go by fast and they won't be little anymore, so I am. I mean, tomorrow, they will be 1 month. Sigh.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Latest Baby News
Ok, so I went to the specialist yesterday morning and he said it will probably be my last appt because he doesn't think I'll make it another 2 weeks! Caleb is 5 lbs 9 oz now, and Jacob is 5 lbs. So I already have over 10 lbs of baby in me! No wonder I can't walk so gracefully...
Oh, and I'll be 33 weeks on Thursday
Nakia came over this afternoon to help me start organizing the babies' room. (I say 'help', actually, I just sat and watched her organize) So much to do and so little time! I had a series of contractions this morning that made me panicky that if they came I wouldn't be ready... Praise God they stopped, but I'm glad she came over anyway, because now I feel a little better :) We still need to add the shelves in the closet and organize the bins on them, set up the crib, and of course, put away the things from tomorrow's shower and this coming saturday's... I'm so excited! It's fun seeing all these cute matching things.
Oh, and I'm sooo tired of itching... at least it's gotten better since I tried Dustan's miracle remedy of apple cider vinegar. Nasty stuff, but it actually seems to be working.
Friday I'm looking forward to going to the grocery store. Who knows, could be my last trip before the babies! I'm planning on making it a good one, just in case... I must go finish organizing my coupons now in preparation...
Oh, and I'll be 33 weeks on Thursday
Nakia came over this afternoon to help me start organizing the babies' room. (I say 'help', actually, I just sat and watched her organize) So much to do and so little time! I had a series of contractions this morning that made me panicky that if they came I wouldn't be ready... Praise God they stopped, but I'm glad she came over anyway, because now I feel a little better :) We still need to add the shelves in the closet and organize the bins on them, set up the crib, and of course, put away the things from tomorrow's shower and this coming saturday's... I'm so excited! It's fun seeing all these cute matching things.
Oh, and I'm sooo tired of itching... at least it's gotten better since I tried Dustan's miracle remedy of apple cider vinegar. Nasty stuff, but it actually seems to be working.
Friday I'm looking forward to going to the grocery store. Who knows, could be my last trip before the babies! I'm planning on making it a good one, just in case... I must go finish organizing my coupons now in preparation...
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Because I have the time and it's fun
Ashley tagged me, which was fun because I was just thinking how long it had been since I filled out a survey...
1. What time did you get up this morning? 9:30, which is one of the welcome changes of staying home
2. Diamonds or pearls? Well, I mean, diamonds are my birthstones, but Isaac got some new pearls in at work that are gorgeous...
3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? The cinema? I'm gonna assume this means the movies. And...I can't remember.
4. What is your favorite TV show? Friends, CSI, Grey's Anatomy, Lost, Gilmore Girls
5. What do you usually have for breakfast? cereal or oatmeal
6. What is your middle name? Barbara
7. What food do you dislike? anything creamy, diet stuff (no thanks, I'll just have water)
8. What is your favorite CD at moment? Well, I don't really listen to many cds, but I really like my Taylor Swift one Isaac got me last year for Christmas. Maybe I'll get her new one this year :)
9. What kind of car do you drive? Nothing right now, but I do love our Honda Element! Little tupperware car...
10. Favorite Sandwich? Oh, wow, I didn't realize how much I like sandwiches until this question. Makes me feel like Joey from Friends! lol. Umm, I really like the toasted turkey one from Atlanta Bread Company, and an Arby's roast beef. Ooh! And the turkey from Blimpie on italian herb and cheese...mmmm.
11. What characteristic do you despise? Well, I think I can generally tolerate pretty much anyone, but it drives me nuts when people do really selfish or mean things.
12. Favorite item of clothing? my warmies
13. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would you go? Oh wow, that's hard. Right now, I would really enjoy just a trip to the mountains. But overall, there are just so many places I'd love to see...
14. Favorite brand of clothing? It's been awhile since I bought clothes...hmm. I don't think I really have a favorite brand. I do like Express though.
15. Where would you retire to? Somewhere with a beautiful beach.
16. What was your most recent memorable birthday? I really enjoyed my surprise party I got for my 21st
17. Favorite sport to watch? gymnastics?
18. When is your birthday? April 29
19. Are you a morning person or night? Night all the way
20. What is your shoe size? somewhere around 6 or 6 1/2...it's a little iffy right now...
21. Pets? Just that cat that came with the house that we can't find a home for so we keep feeding it out of guilt.
22. Any new and exciting news you would like to share with us? My life pretty much revolves around my now old pregnancy news since I'm on bedrest.
23. What did you want to be when you were little? a third grade teacher, because it was my favorite year because we learned cursive. Oh, and an architect.
24. How are you today? same old, same old. Heartburn, general discomfort at my awkward weight imbalance, tired because I can't sleep...oh, and this new PUPPP rash thing that apparently happens to some women in their last trimester that there's no real cure for. Nothing like hearing the dr say, "Sorry, you're pretty much just going to be uncomfortable until they're born" Oh good. Something else to keep me from sleeping...a full body itchy rash.
25. What is your favorite candy? yorks, sour patch kids, nerds, junior mints, andes, sour gummy worms
26. What is your favorite flower? stargazer lily
27. What is a day on your calendar you are looking forward to? whatever the day after I have the babies is.
28. What is your full name? Leona Perpall Webster
29. What are you listening to right now? Nothing. Well, I can hear the trash truck I think...
30. What was the last thing you ate? chicken biscuit. Mmmmm...
31. Do you wish on stars? umm, no
32. If you were a crayon what color would you be? this is pretty dumb. But, I'll go with pink
33. How is the weather right now? pretty chilly out, but it felt nice to me
34. The first person you spoke to on the phone today? Beverly at the drs office
35. Favorite soft drink? dr pepper or creme soda
36. Favorite Restaurant? macaroni grill
37. Real Hair Color? blonde
38. What was your favorite toy as a child? fuzzbrain
39. Summer or winter? summer!
40. Hugs or kisses? both :)
41. Chocolate or vanilla? chocolate, all the way... although last night i really wanted a vanilla milkshake...
42. Coffee or tea? tea.
43. When was the last time you cried? last night, for no reason
44. What is under your bed? guns
45. What did you do last night? watched some tv with Isaac...that's pretty much the culmination of my activities anyway...
46. What are you afraid of? how these babies are going to get out of me
47. Salty or sweet? sweet
48. How many keys on your key ring? 3
49. How many years at your current job? almost 2 years
50. Favorite day of the week? saturday
51. How many places have you lived in? 7 - wow, more than i realized
52. Do you make friends easy? I can be friendly with people rather easily, but I'm not very good at making real friends.
53. What is a pet peeve? reckless driving
54. We all waste time. What do you do that wastes the most time? watch TV, play on the internet...this...
55. Are you a nerd? yep
56. Fiction of nonfiction? I really enjoy good fiction, but I probably own more nonfiction
57. What is something that you miss? freedom of movement, sleeping more than 1 hour at a time, not having to wait 3 hours after I eat before lying down because of heartburn. actually being able to do something useful...
58. Have any hobbies? crocheting, scrapbooking, reading, sewing...there's probably more...
60. What is something you've learned from your current job? Wow...let's see. I've learned that if I had to deal with those things for too long I would become very racist and cynical. Why does it always have to come down to race because we don't give you money? Maybe we really don't have the funds, or maybe it's because you're drunk or high and we're not going to enable you. Just a thought... On a positive note though, I learned a lot about graphic design, which is soooo fun. Nice to have another creative forum...
1. What time did you get up this morning? 9:30, which is one of the welcome changes of staying home
2. Diamonds or pearls? Well, I mean, diamonds are my birthstones, but Isaac got some new pearls in at work that are gorgeous...
3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? The cinema? I'm gonna assume this means the movies. And...I can't remember.
4. What is your favorite TV show? Friends, CSI, Grey's Anatomy, Lost, Gilmore Girls
5. What do you usually have for breakfast? cereal or oatmeal
6. What is your middle name? Barbara
7. What food do you dislike? anything creamy, diet stuff (no thanks, I'll just have water)
8. What is your favorite CD at moment? Well, I don't really listen to many cds, but I really like my Taylor Swift one Isaac got me last year for Christmas. Maybe I'll get her new one this year :)
9. What kind of car do you drive? Nothing right now, but I do love our Honda Element! Little tupperware car...
10. Favorite Sandwich? Oh, wow, I didn't realize how much I like sandwiches until this question. Makes me feel like Joey from Friends! lol. Umm, I really like the toasted turkey one from Atlanta Bread Company, and an Arby's roast beef. Ooh! And the turkey from Blimpie on italian herb and cheese...mmmm.
11. What characteristic do you despise? Well, I think I can generally tolerate pretty much anyone, but it drives me nuts when people do really selfish or mean things.
12. Favorite item of clothing? my warmies
13. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would you go? Oh wow, that's hard. Right now, I would really enjoy just a trip to the mountains. But overall, there are just so many places I'd love to see...
14. Favorite brand of clothing? It's been awhile since I bought clothes...hmm. I don't think I really have a favorite brand. I do like Express though.
15. Where would you retire to? Somewhere with a beautiful beach.
16. What was your most recent memorable birthday? I really enjoyed my surprise party I got for my 21st
17. Favorite sport to watch? gymnastics?
18. When is your birthday? April 29
19. Are you a morning person or night? Night all the way
20. What is your shoe size? somewhere around 6 or 6 1/2...it's a little iffy right now...
21. Pets? Just that cat that came with the house that we can't find a home for so we keep feeding it out of guilt.
22. Any new and exciting news you would like to share with us? My life pretty much revolves around my now old pregnancy news since I'm on bedrest.
23. What did you want to be when you were little? a third grade teacher, because it was my favorite year because we learned cursive. Oh, and an architect.
24. How are you today? same old, same old. Heartburn, general discomfort at my awkward weight imbalance, tired because I can't sleep...oh, and this new PUPPP rash thing that apparently happens to some women in their last trimester that there's no real cure for. Nothing like hearing the dr say, "Sorry, you're pretty much just going to be uncomfortable until they're born" Oh good. Something else to keep me from sleeping...a full body itchy rash.
25. What is your favorite candy? yorks, sour patch kids, nerds, junior mints, andes, sour gummy worms
26. What is your favorite flower? stargazer lily
27. What is a day on your calendar you are looking forward to? whatever the day after I have the babies is.
28. What is your full name? Leona Perpall Webster
29. What are you listening to right now? Nothing. Well, I can hear the trash truck I think...
30. What was the last thing you ate? chicken biscuit. Mmmmm...
31. Do you wish on stars? umm, no
32. If you were a crayon what color would you be? this is pretty dumb. But, I'll go with pink
33. How is the weather right now? pretty chilly out, but it felt nice to me
34. The first person you spoke to on the phone today? Beverly at the drs office
35. Favorite soft drink? dr pepper or creme soda
36. Favorite Restaurant? macaroni grill
37. Real Hair Color? blonde
38. What was your favorite toy as a child? fuzzbrain
39. Summer or winter? summer!
40. Hugs or kisses? both :)
41. Chocolate or vanilla? chocolate, all the way... although last night i really wanted a vanilla milkshake...
42. Coffee or tea? tea.
43. When was the last time you cried? last night, for no reason
44. What is under your bed? guns
45. What did you do last night? watched some tv with Isaac...that's pretty much the culmination of my activities anyway...
46. What are you afraid of? how these babies are going to get out of me
47. Salty or sweet? sweet
48. How many keys on your key ring? 3
49. How many years at your current job? almost 2 years
50. Favorite day of the week? saturday
51. How many places have you lived in? 7 - wow, more than i realized
52. Do you make friends easy? I can be friendly with people rather easily, but I'm not very good at making real friends.
53. What is a pet peeve? reckless driving
54. We all waste time. What do you do that wastes the most time? watch TV, play on the internet...this...
55. Are you a nerd? yep
56. Fiction of nonfiction? I really enjoy good fiction, but I probably own more nonfiction
57. What is something that you miss? freedom of movement, sleeping more than 1 hour at a time, not having to wait 3 hours after I eat before lying down because of heartburn. actually being able to do something useful...
58. Have any hobbies? crocheting, scrapbooking, reading, sewing...there's probably more...
60. What is something you've learned from your current job? Wow...let's see. I've learned that if I had to deal with those things for too long I would become very racist and cynical. Why does it always have to come down to race because we don't give you money? Maybe we really don't have the funds, or maybe it's because you're drunk or high and we're not going to enable you. Just a thought... On a positive note though, I learned a lot about graphic design, which is soooo fun. Nice to have another creative forum...
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Let the planning begin
So, my first appointment with a nutritionist due to my newly developed gestational diabetes went fairly well. She explained everything so that when I left I felt, "I can do this." It wasn't too overwhelming and all the materials were very helpful, so I thought I could successfully create a meal plan without too much headache.
Now, I am at home, feeling overwhelmed. It's mostly a lack of food already at home that is the issue. My choices are in no way limited, but my budget, sadly, is. So, therein lies my challenge-finding things that fit the parameters that I already have or that I can afford to buy. At least I have the upside of a wide variety of choices. However, I'm pretty sure if peanutbutter and crackers or cheese and crackers are all I have for snacks all week, my nutritionist will have something to say about it! Maybe I will feel more creative later. At least I have my first breakfast and snack decided...
Staying home thus far has been fairly tolerable. I like to watch movies, read, and play on the internet. Overall, I'm naturally reclusive, so it's working pretty well for me. Having regular visits from my close friends and family has helped with the social neglect, so thanks :) (You know who you are) I admit though, there are times I miss the hubbub of work life, even though I complained about it occassionally. I miss seeing certain people everyday, even if it centered around the simple and mundane requirements of the day. Yes, that's it. I miss seeing certain people everyday where our relationships required no maintenance. Just going about our daily lives, we were allowed to enjoy one another's company. Now, I find myself in this awkward place of communicating in ways we never had, simply because they're my friends and I want them to stay that way. Sigh.
I'm also trying to look at the positives to this short season of my life. I get to read more than I ever made time for (because I could always think of something more productive to do). I can watch tv online and just enjoy a show and perhaps crochet (which I rarely did because I could always think of something more productive to do). I can surf around the internet reading articles and news and perhaps whatever other fluff I find to lose myself in... All things I would have felt guilt-ridden indulging in, but now am allowed to do little else. So, with self-release, I allow myself to just enjoy this time. It will come to a swift close when we have 2 little ones absorbing every moment that we might allow for such self-indulgent things.
Now, I am at home, feeling overwhelmed. It's mostly a lack of food already at home that is the issue. My choices are in no way limited, but my budget, sadly, is. So, therein lies my challenge-finding things that fit the parameters that I already have or that I can afford to buy. At least I have the upside of a wide variety of choices. However, I'm pretty sure if peanutbutter and crackers or cheese and crackers are all I have for snacks all week, my nutritionist will have something to say about it! Maybe I will feel more creative later. At least I have my first breakfast and snack decided...
Staying home thus far has been fairly tolerable. I like to watch movies, read, and play on the internet. Overall, I'm naturally reclusive, so it's working pretty well for me. Having regular visits from my close friends and family has helped with the social neglect, so thanks :) (You know who you are) I admit though, there are times I miss the hubbub of work life, even though I complained about it occassionally. I miss seeing certain people everyday, even if it centered around the simple and mundane requirements of the day. Yes, that's it. I miss seeing certain people everyday where our relationships required no maintenance. Just going about our daily lives, we were allowed to enjoy one another's company. Now, I find myself in this awkward place of communicating in ways we never had, simply because they're my friends and I want them to stay that way. Sigh.
I'm also trying to look at the positives to this short season of my life. I get to read more than I ever made time for (because I could always think of something more productive to do). I can watch tv online and just enjoy a show and perhaps crochet (which I rarely did because I could always think of something more productive to do). I can surf around the internet reading articles and news and perhaps whatever other fluff I find to lose myself in... All things I would have felt guilt-ridden indulging in, but now am allowed to do little else. So, with self-release, I allow myself to just enjoy this time. It will come to a swift close when we have 2 little ones absorbing every moment that we might allow for such self-indulgent things.
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