Lee-Anne's Journal - The Journey is Almost Over!

I've been meaning to start one here for awhile. :)

I have two children, a daughter who is 6 and a son who 4, but soon to be 5 on May 13th. They are 18 months apart. I also have 3 stepkids who do not live with us but come over every second weekend.

Both of my children were born via C-section. During the pregnancy of my son, I contemplated having my tubes tied while they were doing the C-section for the delivery of him. I was 33 at that time and my gynecologist said "what if something happened to this child, and you wanted two children?" Fair enough. It truly made me think so I didn't proceed with procedure.

When my son was born, we made the decision that this would be our last child. I probably would have had one more but with 3 stepkids we have enough children around.

In the past year OH and I have been getting out more and it has been nice. I was also somewhat looking forward to the school year beginning 2009 as my son would then be in school all day because he would be in Grade 1.

Well, in January 2008, everything changed. One morning, January 14th I woke up feeling extremely hungry. Now it is unlike me to feel hungry in the morning and I usually don't eat until suppertime. So, my signals were "hmm, I think I am pregnant." Also, my period had not arrived.

I told Dan that morning that I was going to the pharmacy to get a home pregnancy test. He said he had been wondering if I was due to my period not arriving.

Well, I went and got my test, brought it home and a big fat POSITIVE. I was in shock. I told Dan and he wasn't very happy and truly, nor was I. He asked me what options we had and there was only a few.

That afternoon I searched and read stories about abortion. I already knew that I could never go through with one as I am against them.

Well, that evening I talked to Dan and this is what I said:

I couldn't go through with an abortion, I am against it. I could possibly see a teenager having one but at 38 we should know better. I don't want to have a regret for the rest of my life, and, besides this baby is a part of you and I.

Since then, we've both been quite happy and excited. I will be going on 39 in a few weeks and I never thought I'd become a mother at this age. I look at this as a blessing and I've tried to enjoy this pregnancy as much as possible as this will be my very last time that I will be pregnant in my life.

I should enjoy my pregnancies as I've never had morning sickness or any cravings in any one of them.

Dan has been wonderful and he's actually grown up a lot since my last pregnancies. He has more of an understanding of a pregnant woman. :rofl:

I was so adamant that this baby was a girl. I was so correct with the gender of my first two children and I thought Mother's Instinct would not fail me this time.

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/lee380/UCBABY_11.jpg

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/lee380/3DScana.jpg

Well, during the scan the sonographer said "Here's the pee pee and here's the balls." What a shock. But I wasn't disappointed as I have one of each already and this third baby is a blessing.

Also, just over my 15th week, I started to feel baby moving. And it's been an active one every day since.

Posted this in another thread but thought it should be here too.

My OH was taking care of a crew and teaching them what to do so I got there beforehand. First of all, they handed me something to read and I couldn't f&&cking believe that they charge for the scan photos now. I didn't have any cash because that's all they took and I didn't know for sure if OH was going to make it.

Pictures used to be free. WTF is going on in Canada!

Ok, so it's my son and I and he was being so good. I laid on the bed and the screen was pointed towards the sonographer so I could not see. Twenty minutes later he tells me to go pee and come back in so he could take more pics. Still, the screen was not in my direction when I came back in. I guess the baby wasn't in the right position so he had me waiting in the waiting room for 15 minutes so that baby might move.

OH showed up in this 15 minute period of time. Thank goodness he brought some cash like I told him.

Anyhow, after the 15 minutes I was told to come back in but OH and son had to stay in the waiting room so that the sonographer could take a few more pics. The screen was still not pointing in my direction.

5 minutes later he called in my OH and son and he finally pointed the screen towards us. We got to see the baby for 2 minutes, if that.

And for f**cking $10 for a total of four pics, they were printed on normal 8 x 10 printing paper, not like it used to be on the photography paper. And only 1 picture was really ok.

Truly, not happy.

So happy that I've gone in for one 3D scan and will be going for another.

I feel so badly for those moms that are not told beforehand to bring money for the pics, for those that come in for the one time only scan at 20 weeks and they only get to see 2 minutes if that of their baby.

It's a JOKE!

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/lee380/UltrasoundApril152008b.jpg

Dan, my partner of almost 10 years:

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/lee380/Pics2007030.jpg

My six year old daughter, Amanda Katelanne:

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/lee380/AmandaGrade1b.jpg

My 4 year old son, Jayden Lucas:

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/lee380/JaydenPreschoolb.jpg

Me on my 38th birthday:

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/lee380/Lee-Anne38Birthday007b.jpg

12 weeks:
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/lee380/Pregnancy3at12weeks5days001.jpg
(By the way, that's a pink tank top hanging out of my jacket, not my boob!

14 weeks 5 days:
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/lee380/14weeks5days003.jpg

18 weeks 6 days:
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/lee380/Mar282008009.jpg

Pre-pregnancy weight was 95 lbs.

As of 20 weeks, I have gained 22 lbs. UGH!!!!!!!!!

Yay!! You started a journal!!

Sorry you had crap scan - as I said in the thread, we're very fortunate that we can afford to pay for a private scan. Imagine if that was it!

Look forward to the next 18 weeks.

x

Ps - Dan is GOOOOOOOOORRRGEOUS!!!!

x

hiya hun :-) your kids are so cute! i will enjoy reading your updates

Awww hun your LO's are soooo cute!!

Your hubby is rather nice too lol

Your kids are super cute!
Wish I'd have done one of these, too late now lol

Awww enjoying reading your journal, your pictures are amazing.

Thank you sweeties! Been hectic a bit around the homefront recently but I will be checking in on your journals soon as well!

20 weeks 1 day:

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/lee380/20weeks1day002.jpg

So far, weight gain has been steady and rapid. I posted yesterday that I was 117 lbs. but it must have been water or something as today I am down to 115 lbs. Still, it's a weight gain of 20 lbs. so far into my pregnancy.

I am wowed by that as I didn't gain that much at this stage of my pregnancy with Amanda and Jayden.

In other pregnancies, because I am constantly concerned about my weight when not pregnant, I had a very hard time adjusting to being pregnant and the weight gain. It somewhat depressed me throughout the pregnancies so I didn't enjoy them as much as I should have. The great things is I lost it right away after the babies were born.

I was talking to Dan last night and I said that this forum has actually helped me to enjoy my pregnancy and be proud of my bump. For the most part I am and am not wearing big shirts, etc. Well, certainly not wearing crop tops or anything either. ROFL

So, truly, I am really trying even though I am growing quite tired of my wardrobe now. LOL

ETA: Looking at that picture it looks as though my arse has grown.

You still look slimmer than me at 14 weeks......:mrgreen:

x

I most certainly don't feel slim. ROFL!

Canceled my doctor's appointment yesterday as it was a stressful morning for getting jobs set up for the businesses.

So, 11:40 today I am going.

He said that around this time I should be referred to my gynecologist so will find out today.

Reminder to self: Get the triple blood test done!

Doctor's appointment was short and brief.

He received my 20 week scan results back and all was great. I actually was concerned because I started over thinking and wondering if the sonographer had the screen pointing away from me because of there being something wrong. But, all is well.

I brought up the issue of my weight gain. He said that each pregnancy is different (true!) and that it could be because of holding more water (amniotic fluid). He also said that he was happy with my weight gain and it's normal...1 lb. per week.

Heard baby's heartbeat today and it was at 145 bpm.

I also complained about what happened at my scan. Well, you know doctors, what can they do? LOL

As I said, all was well. :)

And, I guess from here on out I will be going to a gynecologist - appointment is on April 30th. BUT, just found out I won't have the same one as I had with my son. :( Oh, gosh, this should be interesting.

At least I won't have the same one as I did with my daughter so I should be grateful for that! I adamantly refuse to ever have her again!

its great that your 20week bits came back fine hun, i think gaining 1lb a week is quite normal? i seem to be losing 1/2lb a week :-S

take care

Glad it turned out ok in the end hun.

You look gorgeous in the pink it really looks cute on you!!

Wow,I just noticed you strated one of these...
Great pics,really from your adorable kids to Dan(he is really....) to your new addition...
And your bump looks great,you have a fantastic figure.
I always had a slight problem with my weight,before puberty I was sooo thin my mom was embarresed to take me to the beach.When I was 13 I weighted less than 60 Ibs and I played intensive sports...then I started gaining weight,I don't know how but the thing is that everytime I gain a little weight I think I'm fat and everytime I lose a bit I think that I'm going back to thin...

Anyway,you look amazing and the bump looks amazing so don't worry one bit about it...:hugs:
And I love the clothes in the latest,pink is really good for you...

P.S. gyn's are great to me.I really like mine.

Looking forward to updates!:hug:

UGH! A Saturday morning and I've been up for 1 1/2 hours now....since 2:30 a.m.! Stupid dog must think she's pregnant too whining at the door at 2:30 to go out for a wee. Tried to go back to sleep but no go!

Tonight we are going out for dinner with my best friend and her boyfriend as an early celebration for my upcoming bday. Mmmm, steak and lobster, here we come. We found the most amazing little restaurant on New Year's Eve and they have the best food I've ever tasted and amazing customer service. So, a few hours out without the kids (except for one in belly), good company and fantastic food...what more can one ask for?

My little one's kicks are definitely getting stronger. I don't think he likes it when I stretch because I sure get a big boot from him. LOL

The pink pants in that pic above is not maternity so I am almost out of them. They are getting hard to pull up and rather tight around my butt.

Getting nice comments from mothers at my daughter's school. I think some are sucking up though from an incident a number of weeks ago that I mentioned on here. I am not getting the "You are so big" blah, blah, blah comments but rather very nice compliments. It's nice to hear at this stage irregardless of who they come from.

mm lobster dinner sounds like a plan!
i hope you have a nice time, i was just looking at your photos you have a really neat bump!

Have a lovely dinner tonight hun!!

I used to call the women in the yard at Emily's first school 'The Playground Parliament'......They liked to hang draw and quarter people from time to time....:gun:

Here's a fav line of mine if they do revert to their old ways.....

'Hey, if I'd have wanted any $hit outta you. I'd have squeezed your head......'

x

:rofl::rofl:

I was going to ignore these two moms but decided, hey, it will only harm my child and I have to deal with these women on a daily basis. There are only 5 girls in Amanda's class and I don't want my daughter segregated because of friction between the moms.

So, I will talk the fake talk like the best of them. HAHAHA

aww lee-anne what a lovely journal and may i say what a beautiful family you are! ill be popping back for updates:hug:

For the past 3 days I have been sick with a cold. It's not fun! I feel blah! LOL

Didn't get to go out for dinner on Saturday as OH was working and actually forgot about it. So will be going out tomorrow night, which is really my birthday anyhow.

Gosh, I am going to be 39 years old. Where did the years go? It's kind of depressing really. LOL And to think I am going to be a mom again. Never did I think I would have a child at this age.

The wonderful thing is, it does make turning 39 a bit more happier with the thought of knowing in less than 4 months baby will be here.

On the other hand, with this cold I am starting to feel like I am 60. LOL

xxx

ETA: BTW, should feel happy today. I got some action last night!

OMG, I didn't even notice but I can't feel my hips anymore. :rofl:

:rofl: Good to know you got lucky last night

Hope you feel better soon and have a good time at your dinner!

ETA: BTW, should feel happy today. I got some action last night!

:hissy:

I am STILL begging for it and getting noooooooo where!!!!!

x

Yeah, I know, that was TMI! But, it truly is a milestone right now in his pregnancy! :rofl::rofl::rofl: I guess it took him awhile to get used to being in 2nd trimester!

I jealous but glad someone's getting some leg over.....

x

I jealous but glad someone's getting some leg over.....

x

:rofl: Hadn't had this problem with Stan, he's always very happy when I don't turn him down :rofl::rofl:

wooh oo sexy time!

:rofl:

Well, I told him it's my day tomorrow too so he better follow through.

I don't usually deny my guy, I just fall asleep so quickly that I don't even know it hit me. Not an excuse...just the way it is.

I just wanted to say that you look great.

I don't usually deny my guy, I just fall asleep so quickly that I don't even know it hit me. Not an excuse...just the way it is.

Uh Oh you want to be careful falling asleep on a frisky man ... you could wake up to all sorts :rofl::rofl:

hehe i tend to fall asleep too :S poor men

:rofl:
I don't usually deny my guy.

:rofl: Yes but you never had the MS either, I did. Stan got denied a lot in first trimester. And now occassionally if I have bad heartburn :rofl::rofl:

:rofl: Yes but you never had the MS either, I did. Stan got denied a lot in first trimester. And now occassionally if I have bad heartburn :rofl::rofl:

:rofl::rofl:

So true! And if I did, I would be denying him, that's for damn sure! It's a bit unromantic anyhow. :)

Happy Birthday Darling!!!!!

:cake:

:hug:

x

Happy Birthday Darling!!!!!

:cake:

:hug:

x

Thank you sweetie! It means a lot! :hug::hug:

have you had a nice birthday

How am I feeling today? I truly can't wrap my head around 39 years of age and how fast the years have flown by. All of a sudden, the shock of having a baby at this age shocks me. But it's a good shock.

I look forward to the year ahead and realize that I will be going through all of the "firsts" with a newborn baby all over again. And I am grateful, truly, that I have this opportunity once again.

At the same time, I am so close to 40. AHHHHHHHHHHHHH! (That's a scream.) :rofl:

I keep thinking, children are what keep you young at heart. Hope it remains true as the years unfold.

Been thinking about my OH and how he has changed so much since my last pregnancies. And also thinking, MY GOD, we've almost been together for 10 years. WOW! There were times I didn't think we'd make it this far, but we have and we are still happy. And we share some remarkable kids, and a new one on the way.

The day today (so far) was like any other day. At the same time, it doesn't matter. My gosh, look at all the wonderful people who I have met on here and the well-wishes I received today. You truly are all a wonderful group of people and I am blessed to have met you, even if it's through cyberspace.

:hugs:

Each Christmas and birthday, my OH brings the kids out so that they can pick a gift for me.

So, yesterday, he brings out the kids and I truly wasn't expecting what he brought home. Clothes, quite a few of them, and all maternity! YAY! What I like about OH is he does have good taste so I've known for a long time that he could buy me clothes any day.

Funny, just yesterday I was thinking how bored I was with a select few of outfits and also wondering what the heck I was going to do when warmer weather hit. Now I have 4 new pairs of pants, 2 pairs of shorts and around 6 new shirts.

Oh so happy! :happydance:

you have a wonderful outlook! i agree kids keep you young at heart, your oh sounds so thoughtful! i dont think i could trust mine to but me clothes just yet.

im glad you had a nice birthday!

you have a wonderful outlook! i agree kids keep you young at heart, your oh sounds so thoughtful! i dont think i could trust mine to but me clothes just yet.

im glad you had a nice birthday!

Thank you! Hey, he's not always been this thoughtful. I think the years are softening him. haha I can remember many years where he forgot all about my bday.

:hug:

oh no well at least he remembers your birthday now :-D

So, had my first appointment with the gynecologist today. The one I saw won't be the one that I will have for the duration. I guess the other was on holidays.

Anyhow, there is an assistant there and she looked at me and said "Welcome Back." I couldn't believe she recognized me. She saw Jayden and said,
"Has it been that long?" I said, "Yes, that was 5 years ago and I am surprised you remembered." She said it was because I was always so nice when I came in. AWWW!

I almost got the date today for the C-section, however, they didn't have the hospital schedule in yet. Darn! I was so close in finding out.

I do know they deliver planned C-sections on Fridays so I am assuming August 22nd will be the day.

So, had my first appointment with the gynecologist today. The one I saw won't be the one that I will have for the duration. I guess the other was on holidays.

Anyhow, there is an assistant there and she looked at me and said "Welcome Back." I couldn't believe she recognized me. She saw Jayden and said,
"Has it been that long?" I said, "Yes, that was 5 years ago and I am surprised you remembered." She said it was because I was always so nice when I came in. AWWW!

I almost got the date today for the C-section, however, they didn't have the hospital schedule in yet. Darn! I was so close in finding out.

I do know they deliver planned C-sections on Fridays so I am assuming August 22nd will be the day.


I can believe that!! You're a lovely lady!!! :hugs:

22nd August.....just in time for my birthday!!

x

Thank you honey! :hugs:

Is your bday August 22nd?

Well, they say they deliver 7 - 10 days early and my original due date is September 3rd so I am pretty sure that it will probably be the 22nd if they deliver on Fridays. Then again, things must have changed.

With Jayden, it was planned and it happened on a Tuesday and 14 days earlier.

Hmm, we shall see. :) I am sure I will find out within 4 weeks. :happydance::happydance:

I'm the 28th so it will be very close.

x

Awww your due date is on my birthday!! And if you have your c section on the 22nd it will be merv's mums birthday!!

Gosh August suddenly doesnt seem that far away!!

We should all have a party.....:cake:

ill bring cake!

Looks like you will be partying without me. LOL Unless you all come visit while I am in hospital for 4 days. :)

BTW, my ticker moved up a box today! Yay!

Less than 4 months away. :happydance:

woohoo happydance

Nothing too eventful happening recently. Baby is moving loads, as always. This is one active boy!

My bump is growing and growing. LOL

I am still coughing a lot, especially at night so I don't think I am over my cold. Last night I was coughing so bad that I was almost gagging. In all actuality, I think I better go see a doctor as I think I've had bronchitis for quite awhile as the coughing started a number of months ago.

Have a very eventful week coming up. Mother's Day tea at my son's preschool on Wednesday. 10 Year Anniversary with Dan on Thursday and this time we are going out for dinner!

Oh, a big party planned for my son and the neighbor's daughter on Saturday to celebrate their birthdays. 31 Kids are invited.

Then, of course, Mother's Day next Sunday.

And right now, there is a wolf spider on my wall and I am watching where he is going. OH better get up soon! I have an awful fear of spiders, especially this kind!

Oh, one more thing. I opted out of an amnio test so my doctor wanted me to get a triple test done. Looks like I waited too long and now cannot get it done.

So, I so hope all is well with this baby.

WOLF SPIDER!!!!!! :shock: I dunno what kinda monster that is!!!! It sounds HUUUUUUUUGE!!! I bet it goes to the gym and has tattoos!!!! :shock:

I'm sure everything is fine with baby - they do pick up lots at the scans so I'm sure not having the test wont make a big difference.

x

I hope all is well with LO but deep in my heart I've a feeling that all is well.

Wolf spiders are NASTY! Yuck! Not even going to post a picture here as it would surely make me queasy. Search the internet if you wanna know. LOL

WOLF SPIDER!!!!!! :shock: I dunno what kinda monster that is!!!! It sounds HUUUUUUUUGE!!! I bet it goes to the gym and has tattoos!!!! :shock:


:rofl::rofl::rofl:

spiders ... gross!!

Everything will be fine with LO you have no need to worry :hugs:

i love spiders your all weird:P

Are you kidding, Molly? If not, give me your address and I'll send some to you. :)

Oh, so stressed this week! LOL

This party planning for my son's bday is a bunch of work. I so hope it goes well and that the weather co-operates as we are planning an outside scavenger hunt.

On top of this, daughter is going through some tough times at school this week and I am truly worried about her.

Perhaps I'll be able to relax with our 10 year anniversary dinner tonight. It will be nice to get out for a few hours, as long as there's no talk about work. LOL

My little guy is doing fine and kicking up a storm as normal. :) The countdown is on....four weeks until third trimester! Still, pregnancy has been going very slow. I suppose part of it could be that I've been pregnant before and know what to expect and it's not new to me.

I know, I am ranting today but it's my journal and I can rant all I want! :rofl::rofl:

Rant away darling!!
Enjoy dinner this evening and try to forget about party planning for a few hours. Sorry to hear Amanda is having a tough time - hope you get through it as quickly as poss. :hug:

x

Hope you have a lovely dinner tonight hun!!

nope not kidding i used to keep spiders and snakes! i think spiders are cute in an ugly way

So, the day of the party is here. My son's first big birthday party, I might add.

I did so much yesterday and I was so exhausted that I didn't help decorate the upstairs of our shop. I felt bad but my feet were so sore as I had been running around shopping, cleaning, doing laundry etc.

And, this morning until the party starts at 1 p.m. will be crazy too.

But, the joy will be seeing the happiness in my son and neighbor's daughter's face today.

Please let the weather hold up and that it doesn't rain, like they are forecasting today.

I am pissy though. We spend a lot of money on bdays and Christmas' for OH's other kids. But do you think the exes ever give anything for our kids? No, not at all - NEVER. Not even a card! So f***ing rude, I tell ya! I'd like to slap them both!

Be safe in the knowledge that you'd never lower yourself to their standards. It says a lot more about them than it does about you.....
x

So, all in all, the party went well. BUT, no way will I combine birthdays again.

The first time I did so I combined 4 birthdays and had a huge Halloween party with over 30 kids. The neighbors at that time did not help do squat, and one of the kids who was celebrating their birthday was their own daughter. So, basically, I had no adults helping me.

I have had new neighbors since February. We thought about combining my son and her daughter's birthday together. I almost backed out but she assured me that she would be a huge help, etc.

She was, that I grant her. BUT, come the day of the party she was stressing me out and is a high strung individual. First of all, 1/2 hour before the party she's freaking as our kids had to be in her house so that they wouldn't see where we were hiding things for the scavenger hunt. She even freaked on my hubby.

I bought a t-shirt and a hat for her daughter and my son and I wanted all the kids to autograph it as a nice memory for them. Before the party started she said, "well, we will do it if we have time." UGH! (Today I brought my son's in to the preschool and the teachers are getting all the kids to sign it. HA!)

Then the kids were showing up and she's freaking to put name labels on the kids, whereas I am trying to talk to the parents of the kids from my son's preschool.

About 20 minutes to 3:00 (when the party is supposed to end) I am telling her that it's time to hurry up and do the cake and gift opening. She tells me that she talked to a few parents and told them that we might be running behind. Ok, whatever. We said 3:00 ending and that's when the parents are going to expect their kids to be ready to go.

During the cake celebration, Dan was cutting the cake and I was handing it out to Jayden's side of the party. My neighbor is freaking out to get my dog away as she was eating the balloons. Ok, that is serious but surely she could have got my dog away. I just looked at her like, whatever!

Then, at 3 I decided to hand out the goodie bags to all the kids on Jayden's side so that if they had to go at that time, they could. Keep in mind, the gift opening had not started. My neighbor is wondering what the heck I am doing. Who cares, none of her business when I hand out goodie bags to Jayden's side of the party. She can hand out hers whenever as she was responsible for her own daughter's side.

Anyhow, never again. I felt that she controlled the party and I felt very stressed and didn't get a chance to enjoy my son's party.

I know all the kids had fun, but even the scavenger hunt could have been more appropriate for little kids. I would have done things a bit differently.

My second lesson learned and from now on I will not combine parties.

We were so lucky though! It didn't rain until after the party was over. YAY!

My bump at 23 weeks 6 days and 25 lbs. heavier:

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/lee380/Pregnancy23weeks6days002.jpg

that women sounds like a nightmare!! at least it didnt rain to look on the plus side and it sounds like the kids had great fun!!

y9ou have a great bump growing away there!

Blimey she sounds like a control freak!! Must say though the image of your dog eating balloons is kinda funny!!:rofl:

And you bump is coming along awesomely (if thats a word!!) you look like youve got a great tan!!

Yeah, control freak comes to mind. LOL At the same time, she supposedly is on medication as she is very high strung.

Well, it's my son's birthday today so I will bring something for his preschool class to share in the celebration. Plus I have 3 playdates planned with three different kids - Wednesday, Friday and next Monday. What a popular guy! He most certainly is with the girls! LOL

Jayden is in the light blue shirt and his good friend Courtney in the pink jacket (My daughter Amanda is behind Jayden in the burgundy shirt):

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/lee380/Jaydens5thBirthdayParty001.jpg

Some of his classmates:

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/lee380/Jaydens5thBirthdayParty003.jpg

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/lee380/Jaydens5thBirthdayParty002.jpg

(In the pics above, Dan had just brought these go carts out in order to work on them. This is one of the things my next door neighbor freaked about. "Why is he doing this now?" Blah, blah, blah. Well, look, the little ones loved to sit in them!)

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/lee380/Jaydens5thBirthdayParty005.jpg

Look at this birthday cake: (Just don't look at the expression on my face! LOL)

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/lee380/Jaydens5thBirthdayParty017.jpg

Daddy helping cut the cake:

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/lee380/Jaydens5thBirthdayParty027.jpg

Hmm, don't know what he was doing here:

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/lee380/Jaydens5thBirthdayParty078.jpg

Also, don't know if I mentioned this but I am planning an end of they year school party for Jayden and Amanda. They can invite a few friends over and will have a picnic or something. :)

Great pics. Looked like a fun party. So jealous of his birthday cake :rofl: I got a forever friends one for my birthday

Aww, well that's sweet doctordeesmrs! Some places sure do nice cakes. I ordered Jayden's over the phone and Safeway did an excellent job! I always go there for birthday cakes. :)

Never mind the expression on your face look at jaydens little face with that huuuuuge cake infront of him!!

"wooooah its bigger than me, how am i gona eat all of this"

Never mind the expression on your face look at jaydens little face with that huuuuuge cake infront of him!!

"wooooah its bigger than me, how am i gona eat all of this"

LOL He already had the candles blown out twice before we were done singing happy birthday.

These pictures were just from his side of the party and there aren't many and don't include everyone. UGH! Next door neighbor didn't bring her camera so my stepdaughter was running back and forth taking pics of both sides....getting mostly pics of the next door neighbor's daughter. Also, stepdaughter sucks at pics....most don't include the faces. LOL

We were expecting 31 but I think we had a show of 26 kids in total.

Hey hun,

Sorry you had a stress monster bumming you out at the party - the kids looked like they had fun anyway!

Your bumo is coming on a treat!! You dont look like you gained weight - just bump.

x

Some fun:

This is me in Grade 1:

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/lee380/LeeGrade1b.jpg

Jayden and Amanda at Christmas - Amanda grade 1, Jayden preschool

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/lee380/JaydenPicsJan2008048.jpg

This is my daughter in Grade 1:

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/lee380/AmandaGrade1b.jpg

My son in preschool:

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/lee380/JaydenPreschoolb.jpg

LOL

LEE-ANNE!!!!!!

You look so cute!!! Jayden looks just like you did but Amanda has your teeth on the Christmas picture.

Your curls are LOVELY!!!!

x

Wanna know something? That was the only time up until I was in grade 10 that I had long hair. After this my mom always cut it into a pixie cut. GAG! Grade 10 came around and I grew it and it was once down to my waist.

This is why my daughter has long hair (she had it down to her waist at the beginning of kindergarten). Yet, she wants it cut to her shoulders now. Contemplating it as now I can see my mom's dilemna ... it's a pain in the arse to comb out long hair!

Here's a couple more:

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/lee380/Meyoungeryearsb.jpg

First one was when I was about 3 and my brother was a baby.

Second one was me as a baby.

Third one I was about 4 and I was a flower girl for someone's wedding.

Emily is just the same. I love her hair long. Fortunately we havent had head lice since she left junior school! (thats aged 11). When she was younger and I was combing and brushing it for her she drove me crazy with her yelping and moaning!! She's got it just past her shoulders but wants it shorter and with a fringe but I'm still hanging on to her looking like a little girl!!!

x

Gosh, isn't that lice nasty! Amanda had it once a few summers ago. My stepdaughter brought it over. Ugh! It took weeks and weeks to get out of her hair. I think what stopped it is that I had a very high heat straight iron and decided to burn the buggers out.

Luckily, we have had only one incidence. If it were Jayden, I'd buzz it off. But, with girls, you just can't do that!

Thats the beauty of boys and clippers!!! God I combed and combed and lotioned and tea-tree oiled her for what seemed like months. We knew the girl who was passing them on - her mother wouldnt tie her hair back for school and when they got an out break she didnt treat her hair!!! It was like she refused to admit that she might actually have them!! :hissy: They like clean hair for goodness sake!!!!
I hope she never gets them again but if she does I'll take your tip and fry the little bleeders!!!!

x

Thats the beauty of boys and clippers!!! God I combed and combed and lotioned and tea-tree oiled her for what seemed like months. We knew the girl who was passing them on - her mother wouldnt tie her hair back for school and when they got an out break she didnt treat her hair!!! It was like she refused to admit that she might actually have them!! :hissy: They like clean hair for goodness sake!!!!
I hope she never gets them again but if she does I'll take your tip and fry the little bleeders!!!!

x

I think the straight iron is what kept me away from getting them. My daughter and I used the same brush, and my stepdaughter used it. I was very surprised I didn't get them but I straight iron my hair and probably fried them. Disgusting, I know.

Amazing that they like clean hair, isn't it? I had always thought that they liked dirty hair but my daughter's was always clean.

Tea tree oil, special lotions, and the combing for hours every night. It was very icky! LOL As you well know!

Hope those days are long gone. I cringe whenever a notice comes home from school.

Awww,the kids are sooo cute...:cloud9:

Amanda does have your teeth on that Christmas pic and Jayden has those big eyes...

So,I see your hair talk...you know when my dad was a kid he has these blond curles and they even made him wear a little hair clip!:rofl:

I never had my hair above shoulders(my mom never let me :cry:) and I starighten it too..such a drag.

Awww,the kids are sooo cute...:cloud9:

Amanda does have your teeth on that Christmas pic and Jayden has those big eyes...

So,I see your hair talk...you know when my dad was a kid he has these blond curles and they even made him wear a little hair clip!:rofl:

I never had my hair above shoulders(my mom never let me :cry:) and I starighten it too..such a drag.

It is a drag! Goodness, I straighten it and it takes about 45 minutes. The past two days it has rained and poof, comes the frizz. LOL

LOL at your dad! Too funny!

Why oh why is my neighbor driving me nuts? God, she's so damn strict with her kids and it drives me.

My boy loves to play with toy guns and the neighbor will absolutely not let her sons play with them. Jayden got 4 for his bday...and not anything looking like a real gun - one is a transformer truck that turns into nerf gun. He also got the new Iron Man game today and showed it to the boys. Frig, it's like a superhero type game. The neighbor acts like I am such a fucking bad mom. Piss on her. Perhaps she should let her 10 year old boys be boys!

Anyhow, I am going to schedule my kids into a lot of things this summer so that we won't have to deal with her kids much. Nice kids, yes, but I can see there being issues.

That's my rant of the day.

On another note, I haven't posted this anywhere but will do so here as I know not many read my journal. Dan has his choosing of our little boy's name this time around. The last time, we were separated for a short period of time so I got to name Jayden.

I trust Dan as he likes names that I do. We have decided pretty much on "Chase".

For those who read this, what do you think?

The middle name will be Daniel as that's my OH's name and since this is our last child, his name should be included in one of the children's names.

:hug: Sorry your neighbor is being such a pain.
As for the name Chase i love it. It was on my shortlist.

oo i love chase! its a great name hun. im sorry your neighbor is so much hard work...

OMG I LOVE Chase!! For years before I even had a boyfriend let alone a hubby or babies, I loved that name. Chase Nathaniel was my 'boys' name.

I really like it........can you tell.....

x

My daughter's new hair cut:

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/lee380/AmandaHairMay162008002.jpg

Son got one today too.

Awww theyre looking so cute!!

Chase is a very good choice on a boys name, will fit in nicely with Jayden and Amanda too.

Chase is cool. It's unusual, not weird unusual, cool unusual!!
Cute kids by the way. They are very alike.

I can't think straight today. Been so worried about Amy and to hear the update makes me worry even more. Bless her! I can't think of anything else today and I am so at a loss for words. Prayers for her!!!!

You always think that after 12 weeks, risks are minimal and that nothing will go wrong. Yet, from personally seeing someone lose a baby at 39 weeks, and then hearing of other stories on the forum, you just don't feel so secure.

I know hun. But Amy is going to so touched to see so many love her.

We all need to think positive.


p.s I love the name Chase x

I know hun. But Amy is going to so touched to see so many love her.

We all need to think positive.


p.s I love the name Chase x

You are right hon! :hug:

I love the name Chase. AND I love your kids. They are adorable and I like her hair cut :)

I love the name Chase. AND I love your kids. They are adorable and I like her hair cut :)

Thank you honey! :hug:

The kids look gorgeous!!! You can really tell that they are brother and sister.

xxx

just popping in with some :hugs::hugs: to cheer you up a little today

Some extra ones from me too :hug: cheer up hun, it'll all be ok, you'll see. Positive thoughts!

First thing is first, so happy that there's been some happy news on the forum these past few days. :) I am so relieved for some of the posters who have bounced back from a scary situation.

I've just registered Jayden and Amanda into a bunch of things for summer so hopefully that will keep them busy and not so much hanging around the neighbor's kids next door. Nothing wrong with them, but I just know kids and if they hang out a lot, issues happen.

Also will be good for the kids to experience different things and meet new kids. After summer they will then both be registered in mini league soccer. Yay, I am going to be a soccer mom with a newborn in tow. LOL

Kind of fun to plan the summer actually. I told Dan that when we have a camping trip, even if it's for a long weekend, I only want us 4 and not the stepkids. May not sound nice but I find that my kids are more happy just sitting by a beach or hanging out at a campsite whereas the others keep asking what we are doing today.

Sheesh, I'll have little time before LO is due and I don't think I'll be wanting to do much anyhow.

On another note, had a rant about my stepson and his mom today. http://www.babyandbump.com/girly-sanctuary/33222-stepson.html UGH!

My pregnancy is going slowly but well.

25 weeks now and less than a few more weeks until third trimester. Next week I have my gynecologist appointment. I thought I would be seeing a male but looks like I actually have a female gynecologist. The first time I will meet her and I hope that I am comfortable with her.

And only 23 days until my next 3D scan.

So, some good things will be happening soon!

Baby is kicking away like mad as he has since the beginning. This child is active! Typical of a boy....LOL So far, a 29 lb. weight gain. WTF did it come from. haha

REMINDER to oneself: Got to go to walk-in clinic and get more thyroid pills. Been out of them for a week. Not good!

Ooo not long until your 3D scan.

I'm glad the forums have bounced back too. Hopefully our chatty little Amy will be back and posting some time today when shes home. But hope she takes it easy!

I don't think that sounds bad, sounds like a nice family holiday will do you good.

xxx

Gynecologist appointment and should very well get my date for my C-section! Yay...can't wait to know for certain what day it will be.

At a cross-road this week trying to figure out if I am in 3rd trimester or not at this point. Oh well, I have larger fish to fry. Think I'll go when I am 26 1/2 weeks.

Baby has been a bit less active these past few days. Also having bouts of bad heartburn and gas pains. Yesterday was really bad and uncomfortable. Trying to down as much water today than normal.

So happy that BNB is back. Gosh, I was thinking how lost I would be without this forum. Mind you, I might get a lot more work done than I have been. LOL

Been feeling a bit drab recently so on Sunday I had my hair trimmed and dyed. I had some streaks in it and they were starting to look yucky plus with all this new hair I keep getting due to pregnancy, I needed to get it thinned out a bit and dyed all the same color.

And, today, I bought some new makeup and some nice smelly lotions from The Body Shop.

Ok, I stop spoiling myself for now. LOL

Darn pregnancy hormones! I setup a playdate for Jayden after school today, which is around 11:45 for him. I've had to postpone this one as he's a popular kid and has had other playdates scheduled.

Totally forgot that I have a gynecologist appointment today. Damn! I feel bad!

preggo brain!!

:rofl::rofl:

I got Jayden all geared up for it, and now to disappoint. UGH! BTW, most of his playdates are with girls. They all love him. LOL Stud!

Shit, wait until he is older!

Today was my gynecologist appointment. First things first, AUGUST 26th is the date of my C-section. Supposedly, the reason it is a bit later is because August is a busy month and 3 out of the 4 gynecologists in the office is away for the month.

Secondly, have to go in for a 1 hour glucose test soon.

Thirdly, now I have appointments every two weeks.

Blimey sounds like your going to be a busy bee up until august!!

How cute Jaydens playmates are all girls ... that will do him well when he's older lol

LOL

Boy hormones are going to be all over the place in this house!

So I've kind of figured it out that by the end of this pregnancy I will have gained about 45-50 lbs.

I have been concerned as I have gained weight and more weight than I did with my other two. Yet, when I figure it out it's been about a 15 lb. weight gain for each trimester. Right now, I've gained 30 lbs. Another 15 would put me at around 45 lbs. at the end of my pregnancy.

Makes me feel better as that is what I gained with my daughter, and I am sure with my son, and lost it rather quickly.

yay on c sect date hun!

i say booooooo on c section date , i wanted him to come on his own on my birthday lol

:rofl::rofl:

I read Jenny McCarthy's book about her pregnancy and she gained around 80lbs with her son!! The said she lost 30 straight away and then had to work at th rest. You have a naturally slim figure so I wouldnt worry too much about it - its obvious that you can get your body back in shape easy enough.

x

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/lee380/26weeks2days.jpg

This was at 23 weeks 6 days and 5 lbs. less than one taken today:

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/lee380/Pregnancy23weeks6days002.jpg

Can tell you're slim from those pics. Look at that ass, I could just bite it!

:rofl::rofl::rofl:

Oh boy, that gave me a laugh this morning!

You always look so cute in your bump piccies its lovely!! You look so well!!

So not much happening with me lately. Gearing up for a busy time of year - end of the school year activities, and there are many starting next week and for the few weeks after. Time to run around with my head cut off.

On the other hand, time should fly during that time AND the kids will be out of school soon so I don't have to do 4 trips back and forth to their schools every day. I may just get some things accomplished for the businesses!

But one thing very exciting is happening soon - 3D scan on June 14th. Yay! Can't wait to see how our little boy has grown from our last 3D scan when I was 16 weeks.

Gynecologist appointment next week too. Every two weeks now!

I deleted my tickers yesterday for a few weeks as they are driving me mad! Seems to prolong the time because I look at them far too much. LOL

Hiya I just dropped by to say Hi when I clocked the pic of your OH.

Lucky lady. :winkwink:

I've been in a fairly good mood today until I went to have a bath. Now I am sad and feel BLAH!

As many I have read have been, I am very self-conscious of my weight and gaining weight is awful hard on me. And just like with other pregnancies, it eventually gets me down.

I was so trying to enjoy my pregnancy to the very end. I admired others who were so proud of their bump and so tried to be like that. But I am not so happy about it now.

The baby, yes indeed I am very happy. I am at this stage though where I just want the pregnancy to be over and my baby in my arms. At this stage where have had my baby, and am starting to lose weight and get back to normal.

But will I get back to normal. Been lucky two times but will I be so lucky this time? I am, after all, a year away from being 40 and not a spring chicken anymore.

Ah, sorry about my rant but it's my journal and I am allowed. LOL

You'll be fine ... you'll get back into shape in no time hun, i can just tell. Your hardly the type to sit on your ass all day doing nothing and stuffing your face!!

Try not to get down though, for 39 and being pregnant you look amazing!! You really wouldnt tell your almost 40!!

Thank you Holly! You are very sweet! :hugs:

I'm so f**king tired lately as I've been awake at 3:30 a.m. all week. Nice!

At the same time, I know when baby arrives there will be less sleep. LOL

Dan had an appointment with the doctor today to get a referral for the vasectomy consultation with specialist of no scalpel vasectomies. I assume the consultation appointment was made today as well.

At least we have the ball rolling in that direction. I am actually feeling kind of guilty for him to have to go through it. Kind of! LOL

At the same time, I have read stories about the after effects of a tubal litigation and I don't like what I've read. I don't want to go through a big change after doing it. Some have their periods earlier, longer, PMS is worse, etc. I'd rather deal with what I know will happen every month than the what-if scenarios.

hey hun im just catching up on journals, ive been to ill to be on the computer for long bursts, you look fabulous there with your bum!!
your mr is a brave man having that done! bless him...

take care xx

Yay! The final countdown until my 3D scan on the 14th. Something to look forward to ... Yipee! Can't wait to see the difference from my 3d scan at 16 weeks to this one that will be in my 29th week.

I'm so excited for your scan hun. Its supposed to be really great when you're at your stage so you'll get some good pictures.

xx

You must be so excited i cant wait to see some piccies of lil Chase!!

My friend had a 4d scan at 28 (i think) weeks and I've not seen the DVD but the pictures (3D) are just amazing. Can hardly believe that the baby is still in the womb the pictures are so clear! It won't be long now till you get your scan - hope it goes really well. And I hope to see your tickers back soon as that will suggest time is going a bit quicker for you again hun.

You look fab, your bump is perfect xx x

My friend had a 4d scan at 28 (i think) weeks and I've not seen the DVD but the pictures (3D) are just amazing. Can hardly believe that the baby is still in the womb the pictures are so clear! It won't be long now till you get your scan - hope it goes really well. And I hope to see your tickers back soon as that will suggest time is going a bit quicker for you again hun.

You look fab, your bump is perfect xx x

Thank you sweetie!

I am getting very excited for it. Can't wait to see the difference that 12 weeks have made since the last one. :happydance::happydance:

I think over the next 3 weeks my time will go quickly as I have quite a schedule on hand for end of school things, bday parties, preschool parties, preschool graduation, etc. etc. etc. LOL The whole mayhem starts next Friday and lasts until June 26th.

Right now, though, it's kind of nice not having the tickers there. I am not thinking of the timing of my pregnancy as much. Going to see how long I can last without them. LOL

:hugs:

I admire you ditching the tickers!!! I'm not sure how long I'd last without mine!!!

x

good luck for the scan hun im sure its going to be amazing

Hey leeanne,

Just noticed we have our 3d scans on the same date!

Fair play to you - couldnt live without my ticker, I want a mini one now too but cant think what else I can count down to! xx

I can cheat sometimes. A few change their weeks the same time I do and I already looked at yours and figured out that I am 3-4 days behind you. LOL

Yay for Saturday! Let's hope this week flies by quickly! :hugs:

Not long to go now!! Saturday will be here in a whizz!!

just coming to say hello!

I'm really excited for you hon. :)

Saturday's coming up fast.

Not fast enough! LOL

Just popping by - here's a :hugs: to try and make Saturday come quicker lol!

Heartburn, heartburn, heartburn. The story of my life these past weeks. LOL

I finally went and bought some bras today as my pre-pregnancy ones really haven't fit me properly since first trimester. I was trying them on, I looked at my stomach, and it has definitely grown this past week and it looks like it's changed a bit too. Will post a bump pic in next post after my battery charges.

Heading into 29 weeks tomorrow and put up one of my tickers. I guess I can handle this one. 11 weeks left! YAY! Bring it on!

Thanks to Mervs Mom today with regards to her post about fundal height I learned some things. I am interested in my measurement tomorrow at my gynecologist appointment.

Other than this, not much new except bracing for a busy few weeks starting on Friday.

And, of course, 4 more days til my scan!!!!!!!!!

28 weeks:
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/lee380/28weeks003.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/lee380/28weeks005.jpg

26 weeks 2 days:
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/lee380/26weeks2days.jpg

Funny, looks like there is no difference between the pics! LOL

Also, don't mind the messy bathroom. Kids just had a bath!

ahhh be careful standing on the side of the bath like that mad women!

In those pics of yesterday, I just bought that outfit yesterday too. Me thinks I need another one. Oh so comfy!

Posting end-of-school year schedule here so I don't forget what day is what:

June 11 - Gynecologist Appt.
June 13 - Daughter's sports day (if raining will be on June 16), Daughter goes to bday party after school
June 14 - 3D scan, Preschool party
June 15 - Father's Day, Jayden goes to bday party that day too
June 16 - Preschool Grad, Jayden goes to bday party that afternoon too
June 17 - Amanda Field Trip
June 20 - Another Preschool Party, Amanda has a playdate
June 21 - City Parade of which my son will be in with his preschool class
June 22 - Summer Fair at Jayden's Preschool, Amanda has another playdate
June 23 - Preschool Pizza Party
June 24 - Dan's Mom (Grandma) bday, Amanda's class party, Stepdaughter's Grade 7 grad
June 26 - Gynecologist Appt.
June 26 - Amanda's last day of Grade 1

Reminder: Buy 5 gifts!

LMAO :lol:

That is inspired!

I think I might have to nick this concept and use it in my own journal since I'm on this site more than I even watch tele these days. :D

Count them! 2...only 2...more days until scan! :yipee::yipee:

OMG you be careful on that bloody bath hun!!

Not long til the scan now hun, i cant wait to see some piccies!! How busy a couple of weeks have you got!!

I thought i had a busy schedule until i checked out yours.... my god i would be exhausted just looking at it. You must have some energy girl...lol

Only 1 day left!!!! :happydance: Scans tomorrow!!! :D

16 week 3D scan:

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/lee380/UCBABY_11.jpg

And these are the pics from my scan at 29 weeks - done today!

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/lee380/29week3dscan2.jpg

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/lee380/29week3dscan1.jpg

The scan was brilliant and even my stepkids attended too.

So amazing to see the difference between the one done at 16 weeks and the ones done today. Little guy was sleeping for a part of it but we got him moving. Sonographer said he looked like me. Who knows? He actually looks like my son too.

When LO woke up he opened his eyes too. OH had the CD of all the pics so will post one of these tomorrow.

It was fabulous! :cloud9::cloud9:

Aww theyre lovely hun i cant wait to see some more piccies of him!!

BLOODY HELL!!! He TOTALLY looks like Jayden!!! I'm not BSing you now - thats the first thing I thought when I just saw the avatar - and seeing the full picture just comfirmed it!!!

xxx

Ps - If I EVER catch you on the bath like that, I'm gonna come over there and smack your bum!

lovely bump hun but stop standin on the edge of the bath... yikes woman!!! :rofl:

My son's preschool graduation is tomorrow morning! Such a bittersweet day! Bet there won't be a dry eye in that place tomorrow.

The thing is, he has come so far this year. He used to drag me into the classroom to say goodbye to me, but now he leaves me at the door and waves. He loves school now and is so brave going to bday parties on his own.

Then he's off to kindergarten next year and he won't be as brave the first day of school. Not one of the kids from the preschool will be attending the same school as he will be. So he will be uncomfortable and all that he's come so far in doing this year will be a step backward for a period of time next September.

And, my daughter, my goodness, she's in grade 1 and holy, it is amazing at the how far she has come. She's reading now, for crying out loud! She's spelling words, etc.

It's this time of year that reality sets in and you see your little ones growing up, learning and developing so much!

What a difference 12 months make!

Fab scan shots hunny, you must be so chuffed to see him again. I'm sure the wee one will settle in fine to his next level of schooling, kids are so resilient xx

Aww sounds like Amanda and Jayden are doing well, bless. I'm sure Jayden will settle back in fine after a couple of weeks. Least they'll be able to teach their new lil bro a thing or two!

The cute thing is, they will both be in the same school in September. So maybe just knowing his sister is in that school somewhere, he will be brave.

Just looked at your scan pics again leeanne, he is so beautiful! You lucky lady! xx

My son graduated preschool today and here's a pic:

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/lee380/JaydenPreschoolGrad001a.jpg

Also, this one was taken of Jayden and I at the Mother's Day Tea at the preschool last month:

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/lee380/PreschoolMomDayTeaa.jpg

Leeanne he is gorgeous!! And Merv's mum is right, doesnt your LO look just like him!

Lovely pic of you too by the way!

xxx

That is so cute.

I actually just squealed :huh: :rofl:

:hug:

Gosh, been so tired lately. Went through the first phase of end of school year stuff and now gearing up for the rest starting tomorrow and ending Tuesday. And today a busy day as I need to go get gifts for the teachers, etc.

So many things happening and my head is starting to spin. LOL

Somewhere in between I absolutely need to get my glucose tolerance test done or my gynecologist will shot me next week. She wasn't happy with me last week for not getting it done.

Ah, I will get through it!

Awww look at Jayden looking all grown up graduationg!! How sweet!!

You seem to be having a mentally busy time at the moment i dont know how you manage it!

Honey, when you have other kids you have to do what you have to do! LOL

Aww Jayden's gorg! I have no idea where u get your energy from! Jus don't forget to try and spare a few mins for yourself :hugs:

Love the gradution pic!!!! Thats good that they're both going to be at the same school in the new year - should make your busy schedule a little bit easier.......but then along comes the new one!!!! LOL

x

Definitely getting bigger!

At 28 weeks:
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/lee380/28weeks002.jpg

At 33 weeks 1 day:
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/lee380/33weeks1day001.jpg

yuppo deffinatley getting bigger hun!! We wont be getting many more bump piccies out of you, youve only got 40 days to go!!

Thanks Holly! I might do one more just before I go in the hospital.

:hugs:

WOW !
leeanne you look greats!!!
i can not believe it's almost time for you already :)

Thank you Miel! :hug:

Haven't been updating my journal recently so I guess I should take the time now.

Time is going slowly but then again, I am amazed that there were 5 weeks passed from the last bump picture I took to the one I took yesterday. I guess time seems slow until you actually look back and realized it went fast.

I'm in my 34th week now, 40 days until Chase's birthday. Quite truthfully, I've just about had it with the whole pregnancy, not saying that it's been hard because it hasn't been. But, my body is becoming more uncomfortable and it's taking so much longer to do things like cleaning, etc. Energy level sucks right now too.

I know life won't be back to 100% normal after Chase is born, but I look forward to a good percentage of my normal life prior to pregnancy. Bending down, getting off the couch or sofa, my normal body and clothes back, sleeping on my stomach, no heartburn and so forth.

With 5 weeks 5 days left, the pressure is on though. I still need to get some baby necessities and get a lot done for work and in this house beforehand. But where is that nesting instinct? Where is my motivation? It seems to have failed me this time around.

I also made a thread recently about some feelings I had. Throughout this entire pregnancy I have had no vision of my baby after he is born, no dreams, no nothing. I am terribly excited but it almost seems like I have a sense of foreboding. I don't like it!

Anyhow, fly time fly!

WOW you look astonishing!:D

You look amazing leeanne!! When is this nesting instinct supposed to kick in then? I still haven't got it. Not long now!

My daughter and I:
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/lee380/July2008001.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/lee380/July2008002.jpg

My OH and I:
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/lee380/July2008003.jpg

Jayden:
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/lee380/July2008006.jpg

Gosh, I can't wait to get skinny again!

Are you kidding? Your Beautiful and you look FANTASTIC!!!!!!!

You have great looking kids and no wonder. Your OH is a bit of the old tasty as well isn't he?!! That baby is gonna be gorgeous! :hugs:

:rofl: @ a bit of the old tasty.

Thank you hon! :hugs:

Everytime i see Amanda and Jayden they look more and more like you!! Cant wait to see what little Chase looks like!!

you look really good hun! not long now and youll be holding your lil baby x

just checking in from my holidays hun. you and your family look as gorgeous as ever.
:hug:
x

3 weeks today and I get to see my little Chase! :happydance::happydance::happydance:

Time is nearing and I can't wait until it's all over and done with and my little guy is here. I wake up every night now at 1:30 a.m. to get a drink and go to the washroom. Usually up for an hour or so after.

So uncomfortable to do anything right now. Normal easy tasks take me longer and my back just kills me. By the end of the day my legs and feet ache so much that I feel like crying.

Not much happening other than what I've been writing on the forum. Been trying so hard to get things done around here and some things have been accomplished as of this past weekend. For other things, it's tough when one tries to clean the house and the kids demolish it within minutes.

Hey Hon. :D

I learned a really great mantra when I'd just had Charlie; what you do is stand in the middle of the room and place on hand on either hip. Look around you, take in your surroundings and breath deeply. Intone in your most positive voice...

"Ah screw the house work, I've got enough to worry about!!!" Then calmly and serenely go into the kitchen and make ones self a cup of tea. :laugh2: It works like a charm.

So while your getting to meet your new little man, I get to find out if I'm having another one or whether a little girl is coming to meet me this time. :cloud9: I can't believe it's only three weeks away! :dance:

Hey Hon. :D

I learned a really great mantra when I'd just had Charlie; what you do is stand in the middle of the room and place on hand on either hip. Look around you, take in your surroundings and breath deeply. Intone in your most positive voice...

"Ah screw the house work, I've got enough to worry about!!!" Then calmly and serenely go into the kitchen and make ones self a cup of tea. :laugh2: It works like a charm.

So while your getting to meet your new little man, I get to find out if I'm having another one or whether a little girl is coming to meet me this time. :cloud9: I can't believe it's only three weeks away! :dance:

:rofl:

2 weeks away now which means 2 weeks or so away from your scan! :happydance:

Tomorrow I will be in the single digits and tomorrow I can safely say "next week I will see my baby!"

:happydance:

Now to rant. I am so fed up with all of this. I swear I've been more uncomfortable in this pregnancy at this stage than I was with my first two. It's so hot too and sleeping just sucks right now. I look so pale and so drained. :(

Secretly hoping that something will happen before my C-section date. But knowing my body, it doesn't go into labour on it's own.

I cannot wait to get back to normal and see my little guy!

woohoo not long now! ill be sending you labour dust to try and make something happen before c-sect day

xxx

So who will Chase look like?

At my 29 week 4D scan there was comment that Chase looks like my son, Jayden.

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/lee380/29week3dscan1-1.jpg

Jayden, day after he was born:
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/lee380/JaydenBaby.jpg

Amanda, day after she was born:
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/lee380/AmandaBaby.jpg

This was Amanda the week after delivery:
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/lee380/Amanda1Baby.jpg

9 more days and I will find out. YAY!

I think Chase looks like you!

That's funny too, because that was mentioned at the scan.

The thing is, I am always told how much Jayden looks like me.

So, hmm, soon we will find out.

The sleepless nights are truly beginning now. Instead of up once in a night, it's more like 2-3 times per night.

Thinking about it though, for the past few weeks I've been eating a lot of ice and drinking a lot of water so that's probably my problem at night. UGH!

Oh, to think I am so close. 1 week tomorrow! :happydance::happydance:

I finished packing Chase's bag today and mine just needs a few more things to add and it's done.

Otherwise, feeling tired but very anxious to have this whole pregnancy over with. I am also anxious as to how I will be feeling when I get out of the hospital and how I will manage taking my kids back to school. I suppose nothing could be harder than taking care of a sick 18 month old and having bronchittis myself all on my own after I got out of the hospital with Jayden. If I could get through that, I am sure I will get through what I will deal with when I get back home.

You're a super mom!!! x

This time next week hun!! :happydance::happydance:

Don't know yet if I am the 1st or second one on the list that day. Even if I am second, I will probably have had Chase by this time! :happydance:

before Chase is born.

38 weeks 1 day:

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/lee380/38weeks1day.jpg

You're boobs have gotten big girl!!! Dan will be thinking all his Christmasses came at once!!!

x

You're boobs have gotten big girl!!! Dan will be thinking all his Christmasses came at once!!!

x

:rofl::rofl:

They're getting ready for milking!

Now you see those boobs, and soon you will see them not. ROFL!

Today is somewhat of a big day.

I have an appointment at the hospital later this morning to go over all the information, including my time to go in next Tuesday.

Right after I head to my last gynecologist appointment.

And, during the last gynecologist appointment, I must tell her to tie my tubes while they are performing the C-section.

Here's a little run-down of the appointment to the vasectomy doctor yesterday:

We went to the appointment and Dan was handed a stack of papers to read through. Now, my OH is dyslexic. Ok, the doctor came in and told us to read this stack through. I said, "wouldn't it be easier if you just sat down and described to us what would happen" etc. "No, you should read the package" he says to us.

He knew I wasn't happy about that and him and I were not getting along. I finally told him Dan was dyslexic. The doctor then asks me, "what, do you have a problem reading this to your husband?"

WTF!!!!!!!!!!

I was pissy, the doctor knew it and so did Dan. LOL

The doctor left and I started to read to Dan. Finally, I just said, "F**k this!" I am going to get my tubes tied...they are opening me up anyhow. And we ended up walking out of there.

What Dan said is that the doctor looked like he was covering his butt by giving us this package to read if something went wrong.

Another thing, once mine is done it's done. I've heard vasectomies often don't work til 9 months later. We don't need that. And we also don't need two people going through a recuperation time within the next month.

Now you may ask why I wasn't getting a tubal litigation done prior. I've just heard bad stories about it and periods etc.

So please wish me luck that everything stays the same.

I hope everything goes well today hun!!

May be a repeat post to some! However, 6:15 a.m. on Tuesday I go in and by 8 a.m. I should have my little baby boy!

:happydance::happydance:

Roll on Tuesday!!!!!!!!!!!!!

omg u only have a few days left, i bet ur so excited!!! ur bump is gorgeous aswell hunni, im soo jealous...

When I wake up tomorrow I will have 2 more days and my pregnancy journey is over! Can't believe I am now almost there....it's been a long, long year so far.

A huge grocery shop was done today so that my kids and Dan do not starve. I usually don't do big grocery shops and go every week for what we need. So Dan was pretty shocked and was bugging me, "You aren't leaving me are you?"

Anyhow, a few more errands to run and do before I go in on Tuesday.

Amazing, something happened today that never happened in my other pregnancies. I saw my stomach go up and down in one spot....Chase was practicing his breathing!! It was bizarre.

Oh, gosh, my weight gain....52 lbs! (First thing I do when I come back on BnB is put up a weight loss ticker....LOL) Where the hell did it come from? I didn't have cravings, just like with my others. I ate a tad bit more than pre-pregnancy. Hmm, wonder what weight Chase will be?

Jayden was 8 lbs. 6 oz. when delivered at 38 weeks.
Amanda was 7 lbs. 14 oz. when born 11 days overdue.

I think Chase will be bigger than Jayden's weight.

2 more sleeps :happydance: :lol:

Thats so exciting and scary all at once!

:wohoo::wohoo:

Two more days!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Getting a bit nervous of, not the C-section, but of how I will recuperate, how fast, etc. I need to recuperate fast as my kids go back to school next week.

Getting nervous of having my tubes tied too.

But very excited about seeing Chase!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OMG I can't believe it! I missed it!!!!:hissy:

I'm so sorry I didn't post my best wishes Honey. I hope everything went really well for you and that Chase was delivered nice and calmly and quickly.

Mahusive :hug: for you all.

38 weeks:
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/lee380/38weeks1day.jpg

1 week after Chase:

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/lee380/1weekafterChase.jpg

BTW, look at this one. I was still smiling just before going into the operating room!

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/lee380/ChaseBirth029.jpg

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/lee380/ChaseBirth032.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/lee380/ChaseBirth013.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/lee380/ChaseBirth019.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/lee380/ChaseBirth024.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/lee380/ChaseBirth026.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/lee380/ChaseBirth028.jpg

Well, sitting here anyhow so will post my story.

The night before I had deadlines. No eating or drinking solids after midnight and no drinking water after 2 a.m.

Midnight I had the worst acid reflux so managed to eat some tums. I then woke up at 3 a.m. very thirsty, but I missed the deadline for water! UGH! Anyhow, at that time I reset my alarm for a later time to get a bit more shut eye.

My alarm didn't go off but I woke up at 5:20 a.m. to be at the hospital at 6:15 a.m. Thank God, I didn't sleep in.

Anyhow, finally after being prepped etc. it was time to go in. When you have a C-section, you feel no pain but still can feel a bit of pressure. You can really feel it when they start tugging the baby out and it's a very weird feeling. You can hear them saying the baby had a big head etc. I was shocked to hear later that my little guy was the smallest of my babies - 7 lbs. 10 oz. And he really didn't have a big head.

The worst was when they were tying my tubes. You can feel them tuck them back in and then I heard the doctors say that "they couldn't put my uterus back in." God, like I needed to hear that. Plus my freezing was starting to come out so they gave me a bit more morphine. Something I will never forget.

Anyhow, they had me walking up and about at 5:30 a.m. the next morning. Trust me, even by the end of that day I wanted to go home. Who the hell can sleep in the hospital. I talked my gynecologist into releasing me a day early so here I am.

Now am at home and have held my little guy once. My stepdaughter thinks she is mommy or something. UGH!

My little ones are very proud of their new baby brother, daddy is a proud daddy and I am obviously very proud.

I think I responded on your 'birth story' but Congratulations again sweetheart. You have a beautiful family. :hugs: