Wednesday, November 29, 2006
48 Hours Later
Still shocked, but getting more and more happy. :) I am freaked out, though, because I have NO symptoms and the only time I've had no symptoms was when I miscarried. Of course, my only option was to go and buy more tests to make sure I wasn't imagining it. Here's what I got today: 
Yep, still pregnant. And that is one very dark line. I just hope its not twins. (My mom's second pregnancy was twins.) That would be CRAZY.
| posted by Anna at 5:49 PM
Monday, November 27, 2006
Ummmm...
Oh.my.gosh. I have no words right now. | posted by Anna at 4:58 PM
Monday, November 20, 2006
Not Much
Nothing much going on here lately. Andrew still hasn't cut his teeth yet. They are RIGHT THERE. I can see the white edges and see the outline on his gums...they are so swollen! I'm about to get some pliers and pull those dang teeth through his gums if they don't cut through soon. (Just kidding. I would never do that.) Other than that, he's happy and healthy. His 9-month well baby visit is next Tuesday. (He actually turns 9 months on Friday, but of course there's no way to get an appt the day after Thanksgiving.) I can't wait to see how he's grown. :) As of now, he loves to stand and walk while I'm holding his hands. He walks all over the house laughing his head off. Its hilarious. He's still not crawling, but I'm pretty sure he might walk before he crawls. Every time I put him down he locks his legs so I can't sit him down. He wants to stand ALL THE TIME. One of these days I'll go get him up from a nap and he'll be standing up in his crib laughing at me. I can't stand it. He is growing and changing way too fast for my tastes. I am enjoying him SO much, but sometimes I just want to freeze time. I'm afraid these days will disappear before I know it and I won't have enough pictures or videos to accurately remember all the precious details. Sigh. I love this kid so much it HURTS.
Labels: Mommyhood
| posted by Anna at 11:13 AM
Thursday, November 16, 2006
37w6d!
I was 37w6d pregnant when I gave birth to Andrew. Today, he is 37w6d old...officially "out as long as he was in" (to steal a phrase from Cat). I can't believe it. He's growing and changing so much. He loves to stand while holding onto anything, and the other day, Chris said he actually "cruised" a little bit. Scary. The kid is still not crawling, but is trying to take off walking. He loves when we hold his hands and walk him around the house. He adores our dog, Rosie, and our three cats are pretty good with him as well. Andrew is an amazing gift from God and we thank Him every day for such a wonderful blessing.
| posted by Anna at 1:46 PM
Sunday, November 12, 2006
Thanks
Thanks for the emails from those of you who are still reading. I appreciate it. I understand it is difficult to read a lot of this blog when you're still struggling to complete your family. I don't expect it to be easy; I can't imagine the pain of losing a baby late in pregnancy. I have tried, and it is too painful to bear, so I don't pretend to know just how it feels. I understand it is hard to read my happy stories or listen to me vent about teething issues. I must sound ungrateful sometimes. I am not. I am so, so blessed to have Andrew. I never take a day for granted. I love him more than life itself and would gladly die for him. Being a SAHM, my life is indeed all about Andrew. I wish I had more to talk about, but I really don't. That may seem sad, but its what I've wanted since I was a little girl, so I enjoy it. I love mommyhood. I considered abandoning this blog since it was getting so "mommy-centered" but its kind of become my baby book. I love looking back and reading about the first days. I want to keep it up. I hope you will all continue to read, and please email me with suggestions and comments when I whine about something. I need all the help I can get sometimes! :) Anyway, thanks. I appreciate it.
Quick update on the boy: Andrew is GREAT. He has FOUR teeth coming through on top, which has made him very clingy and uncomfortable. He had only one sleepless night and has been fine since (thank God) but I am so ready for these toofers to come through and ease his pain a bit. I can see the tips of all four through his gums so I know they are RIGHT THERE. Poor guy's gums are just bulging. Looks like I could just touch them and they'd burst right through, but I've tried that and it didn't work. All I can say is thank God for Hyland's Teething Tablets. Instant calm. Love it. He's standing a lot and TRYING to crawl still. He loves it when we take his hands and walk him around the house. I swear he's going to take off walking on his own one day and completely skip the crawling. ACK! He babbles all the time...lots of "blah blah blah" and "dadadada" and "mamamama." Such a sweet little voice. He's eating lots of finger foods and loves everything he's eaten so far. He hates his bottle. Total fit of rage when he sees it. I've had to resort to pouring the formula in his mouth via cup (which is MESSY), but hey...whatever works. He still needs the formula for at least a few more months. Anyway, that's the latest. He's really just terrific! Love him to pieces!
Labels: Mommyhood
| posted by Anna at 9:33 PM
Friday, November 10, 2006
Turned Off
Taking a cue from Lola, I am turning off the comments for this blog. Its pretty sad when your self-esteem starts to suffer because of the lack of commenting on one's blog. I'm pretty boring now, anyway, now that I have a baby and a busy life. Life tends to be more interesting to other people, I suppose, when you're grieving over a miscarriage or stillbirth instead of rejoicing over the amazing gift of a healthy child. I'm still reading everyone's blogs religiously and will comment as often as I feel I have something of worth to say...If anyone would like to contact me, my email address is on the sidebar under "contact" (duh - good place for it, huh?).
| posted by Anna at 12:01 PM
