I can't believe I am actually writing this post at 37 weeks and 1 day. (I started writing this post on 2/5 while I was in the hospital in labor) I had pretty much convinced myself that I would still be pregnant and have to be induced at 39 weeks. The past 2 days however I have felt a little "different" and it made me wonder if something may be happening. I have been nauseated and sick again and just felt uncomfortable. Actually Friday and Saturday night I kept thinking I was going into labor and then nothing would happen.
Well after the Superbowl party I got in bed and could not get comfortable (nothing out of the ordinary) I was cramping some but I figured it was the same thing as the last two nights. I tried so hard to sleep and I could not so randomly sometime around 11-1130 I decided to get out my pump and try pumping. Now I would never recommend this to anyone who is 37 weeks...normally I would say wait until you are past your due date. However nurses make the worst patients AND my doctors wanted to me try to have a baby around 36-37 weeks because of my circumstances. So I pumped for about 10-15 minutes.
After pumping nothing happened. I still felt "restless" so I got up to use the bathroom and after I did I felt a little "leak." I was pretty sure it wasn't urine (TMI I know!!) because I had just used the bathroom but I decided not to wake Josh up yet. I had to wake him up last time too when my water broke with Wade. So now it is after midnight and I was just standing in the bathroom and sure enough I had another small gush but this was enough that I knew it was my water breaking. I went and got Josh and told him to look at it and make sure it wasn't urine. I think I had one more small leak while I was waiting to hear back from the doctor. I called the on call (of course it was the one doctor I had not seen-she was on maternity leave) and she wanted me to come on in. So we got to the hospital around 1250am after my mom got here. They did the first nitrizine test to see if it was amniotic fluid and only a teeny bit turned blue. I told Josh I do not want to be sent home...and that I knew it was my water breaking. Well she waited a few minutes and did one again and it all turned blue immediately. So I was staying at the hospital and we would be meeting our sweet girl soon.
They decided to just watch me over night and see if I would start contracting on my own. They decided that I had a "high leak" and that my bag had not ruptured all the way but just had a leak. However this wasn't great news and I immediately became high risk. The nurse checked me that night and I was 3cm but WK was still really high. Because her head was not engaged I was at risk for a prolapsed cord-meaning if my water broke all the way it could cause the cord to come out first and that is a OB emergency and we did not want that to happen. This did scare me a little; I think because I used to work OB I knew exactly what that meant and I did not want to be put to sleep for a emergency C/S and risk something happening to her. So I had to call the nurse every time I had a large gush of fluid so she could check and make sure the cord was not coming out. I am so so thankful my water didn't break completely at home and that we got there in time to get her head down and ready.
Around 830 am the next morning the on call came in (who was fantastic by the way) and said we needed to start pitocin because I was not contracting regularly. So she started it slow and was hoping I would contract enough to bring her head down. She came back in at 10am and checked me again and thankfully her head was engaged. She broke my water and HOLY COW did I have ton. She said I had Polyhydraminous (too much water) for sure. The nurse said she thinks it may have been the most she had ever seen. So after changing my bed three times it finally slowed down!! After she broke my water I really started hurting. I had about an hour of really painful contractions before I got my epidural. I had about 9 hours with Wade so this was so much better. I got my epidural around 1120am and of course it did the same as it did with Wade; it only took on one side. I was happy though because it cut the pain in half. At 1145 she checked me and they put my catheter in and I was 5cm. I felt ok but not great at this point and around 1pm I had to call the nurse to get more medicine because I was hurting really bad still. They gave me at epidural bolus around 115p and I don't know how much they gave me but after that I was in heaven. At 145p I felt so great that Josh and I both took a nap. I didn't have any pain at all and was able to sleep wonderfully. It must have helped me relax and dilate because I woke up a little before 3p and I was feeling pressure on my right side. The nurse came in and I asked her if I could have another bolus because the epidural wasn't working again. It actually wasn't my nurse (she was busy with another patient) but she wanted to check me and see what was going on. Well she checked me and said "Were about to have a baby!!" Josh had just woken up at this point and we were both shocked. We called my mom and sister and the nurse ran out to find the doctor. She wasn't sure if he was even here or would get here in time. He was actually on his way in and barely had time to change clothes. It was Dr. Anthony on call at this point; I have see him quite a bit and he was great. He said that he almost had to deliver her in street clothes because everything happened so fast. I started to push a little after 3p and it was only 5-6 pushes or 10 minutes and she was here. Much shorter than Wade's delivery. I had to push for an hour with him. I was so happy to have her here and to see her. It happened so quick it felt like I was dreaming. I couldn't believe she was here already. They thought I would have her between 5-7pm and she was born at 313pm. My sister made it in time and came in right after she was born. My parents and Wade got to the hospital right after she was born. I did tear a little because she came so fast so once they got me cleaned up everyone came in. Wade had a big smile on his face when he saw her and was so happy. She is just perfect and we were so thankful everything went so well. It was special to just have Josh and I in the room. Pictures coming soon!!
Monday, February 13, 2012
Monday, February 6, 2012
Sunday!!
We had a great day at home yesterday. We didn't make it to church because Wade was so tired from not sleeping well and I was too. So we stayed in our PJ's and just relaxed at home. Josh's parents came to see us and we had a great visit. Wade was SO excited that Nana and Poppy were coming. We all met in downtown Apex and had lunch and then went back to our house to play. We had such a great visit and we were so glad they were able to come. Josh's mom brought the best cupcakes and she gave me the cutest pair of flats for my birthday. Can't wait to wear them when my feet stop swelling!! I don't have too much swelling but I do have a little more than I did with Wade. My hands are pretty puffy and my feet look a little puffy too. I am shocked that my face isn't swelling yet!
Nana and Poppy played until nap time and then we all took a nap. I was actually able to fall asleep for a hour and the boys slept almost 3 hours. Everyone was so worn out from the night before. I had to wake Wade up to take him to my parents house. They were so nice and offered to take him to my Aunts Superbowl party so we could go to ours kid free. Wade was excited because it was in her back garage (day care) where all the toys are. We went to our good friends Jenna and Jared's house and had a great time. There was so much food and I ate WAY too much. The guys were really into the Superbowl and the girls mostly chatted and watched the half time show. I am so thankful for our friends...we always have the best time with them.
I felt a little nauseated and a little crampy while we were there but nothing out of the ordinary. The funniest thing happened though. I wore my cute clogs over to their house and they fit fine. I guess because I sat for 2 hours my feet decided to swell. Well we were leaving to go get Wade and I went to find my shoes and they would not fit. It was crazy I could not slide them on my feet. I somehow squeezed my toes in enough to get to the car and then took them off. We all got a good laugh out of it!! I got home and got ready for bed so I could put my puffy feet up!! Its crazy that the Superbowl party may have been our last "outing" before Westin Kate gets here.
Nana and Poppy played until nap time and then we all took a nap. I was actually able to fall asleep for a hour and the boys slept almost 3 hours. Everyone was so worn out from the night before. I had to wake Wade up to take him to my parents house. They were so nice and offered to take him to my Aunts Superbowl party so we could go to ours kid free. Wade was excited because it was in her back garage (day care) where all the toys are. We went to our good friends Jenna and Jared's house and had a great time. There was so much food and I ate WAY too much. The guys were really into the Superbowl and the girls mostly chatted and watched the half time show. I am so thankful for our friends...we always have the best time with them.
I felt a little nauseated and a little crampy while we were there but nothing out of the ordinary. The funniest thing happened though. I wore my cute clogs over to their house and they fit fine. I guess because I sat for 2 hours my feet decided to swell. Well we were leaving to go get Wade and I went to find my shoes and they would not fit. It was crazy I could not slide them on my feet. I somehow squeezed my toes in enough to get to the car and then took them off. We all got a good laugh out of it!! I got home and got ready for bed so I could put my puffy feet up!! Its crazy that the Superbowl party may have been our last "outing" before Westin Kate gets here.
3-0 and 37 weeks!!
Saturday the 4th I turned the big 3-0 and also made it to full term!! Thirty sounds older to me but I honestly don't feel any older. Josh, Wade and I went to Panera for breakfast and then I had a little "me" time. I went and got my nails done, had a wonderful facial and spent a little time at Home Goods/TJ Max. The facial was my favorite by far. Josh and Wade had some fun "boy" time too. We all had lunch together and then it was nap time. Oh I almost forgot that my sweet husband got me the prettiest David Yurman bracelet that matches my necklace and ring. He promises that it was from Wade!!
Wade had a birthday party at the Fire Station for his buddy Colton after his nap and he had a great time. It was a really cute party. We dropped him off at my parents after that so we could go out to eat with our friends. We all met at Anna's pizza and had a great dinner. I had not been feeling very well most of the day so it was nice to just sit and relax. I was nauseated and even got sick after breakfast and had a few cramps here and there too. I just thought Westin Kate might make her appearance on my birthday but no such luck!!
Wade was supposed to spend the night with Mimi and Pops but we got a phone call at 1am because he was crying saying his ear hurt. He has never cried to come home to be with Josh and I so I knew he must have felt bad. Mom brought him home and he cried a little bit about his ear but slept all night. I had to stop his abx early because he had been breaking out in hives so I am hoping his ear infection does not come back. I am hoping that this is my last pregnancy post!!
How Far Along: 37 weeks
Size of baby: Size of a Watermelon!! 18.9-20.9 inches, and 6.2-9.2lbs. I am really hoping she is closer to the 6.2lbs but it looks like she is going to be close to 8lbs at this point!!
Gender: It's a girl....Westin Kate
Maternity Clothes: Yes
Weight Gain: around 30lbs...I was at 30lbs last week and I go back to the doctor Monday. I don't ever weigh at home!!
Movement: This has slowed down for sure the past couple of weeks. I still feel her at night mostly but I think she has run out of room!!
Sleep: Not so great again...I usually get a 3-4 hour stretch but that is usually it.
Symptoms: acid reflux STILL, started getting nauseated again and I actually vomited Saturday and Sunday after breakfast-this makes me think labor is getting closer!! Crampy off and on and lots of back pain still, feeling more pressure than normal too.
What I miss: not having a huge stomach and sleeping in a comfortable position.
Cravings: Not too many this week but I have eaten my fair share of birthday goodies so I may actually be closer to the 32lbs mark!!
What I am looking forward to: Having a baby!!!!
I did take some pictures of our birthday dinner and will try to post those soon.
Wade had a birthday party at the Fire Station for his buddy Colton after his nap and he had a great time. It was a really cute party. We dropped him off at my parents after that so we could go out to eat with our friends. We all met at Anna's pizza and had a great dinner. I had not been feeling very well most of the day so it was nice to just sit and relax. I was nauseated and even got sick after breakfast and had a few cramps here and there too. I just thought Westin Kate might make her appearance on my birthday but no such luck!!
Wade was supposed to spend the night with Mimi and Pops but we got a phone call at 1am because he was crying saying his ear hurt. He has never cried to come home to be with Josh and I so I knew he must have felt bad. Mom brought him home and he cried a little bit about his ear but slept all night. I had to stop his abx early because he had been breaking out in hives so I am hoping his ear infection does not come back. I am hoping that this is my last pregnancy post!!
How Far Along: 37 weeks
Size of baby: Size of a Watermelon!! 18.9-20.9 inches, and 6.2-9.2lbs. I am really hoping she is closer to the 6.2lbs but it looks like she is going to be close to 8lbs at this point!!
Gender: It's a girl....Westin Kate
Maternity Clothes: Yes
Weight Gain: around 30lbs...I was at 30lbs last week and I go back to the doctor Monday. I don't ever weigh at home!!
Movement: This has slowed down for sure the past couple of weeks. I still feel her at night mostly but I think she has run out of room!!
Sleep: Not so great again...I usually get a 3-4 hour stretch but that is usually it.
Symptoms: acid reflux STILL, started getting nauseated again and I actually vomited Saturday and Sunday after breakfast-this makes me think labor is getting closer!! Crampy off and on and lots of back pain still, feeling more pressure than normal too.
What I miss: not having a huge stomach and sleeping in a comfortable position.
Cravings: Not too many this week but I have eaten my fair share of birthday goodies so I may actually be closer to the 32lbs mark!!
What I am looking forward to: Having a baby!!!!
I did take some pictures of our birthday dinner and will try to post those soon.
Friday, February 3, 2012
Family Birthday Party
Tonight we went out to eat with my family for my birthday. Tomorrow night we are going out with our friends and Sunday is the Superbowl so it worked well to go out to dinner tonight. We had a good time (well as much fun as you can have being 9mo pregnant!!) We went to a wings place in Apex and it is always so good. They were so busy so it took a little while but Wade did really well! He had lots of people to help entertain him while we waited. We went with my parents, Ashley/Zach, and my aunt and uncle.
Its funny because 30 used to sound so old (when we were in college) but honestly I don't feel any older. Some days I feel like I should still be 21. Its amazing how fast time goes by. Tomorrow I will be 30 years old and 37 weeks pregnant. So...anytime after tomorrow WK is welcome to join our family. I don't want her to come tomorrow but I wouldn't mind at all going into labor tomorrow night. I just want her to have her own birthday so its not something she has to share with me!! I know labor could happen any time but I just don't feel like anything is going to happen quite yet. I would love for her to surprise us and make her appearance soon.
After dinner tonight we went back to mom and dad's for cookie cake. Wade was so excited and he was so sweet and sang "Happy Birthday" to me. I wish I would have had it on video. Maybe he will do it again tomorrow. Here are some pictures from our little family party. My sweet husband once again surprised me with a present tonight. I have a manicure and a facial tomorrow and I thought that was my present. Before bed he sent Wade in with a little box. It was a beautiful David Yurman bracelet that matches my ring and necklace. Josh always picks out the best presents-he has great taste!! We have a busy day tomorrow and I am so excited that tomorrow is a Saturday and we can spend the day together. We are dropping Wade off tomorrow night with my parents and he is spending the night with them. He is SO excited (he hasn't spent the night in a long time) and he says they are going to "go camping" and have "movie night." Hoping that this is our last weekend as a family of three.
Its funny because 30 used to sound so old (when we were in college) but honestly I don't feel any older. Some days I feel like I should still be 21. Its amazing how fast time goes by. Tomorrow I will be 30 years old and 37 weeks pregnant. So...anytime after tomorrow WK is welcome to join our family. I don't want her to come tomorrow but I wouldn't mind at all going into labor tomorrow night. I just want her to have her own birthday so its not something she has to share with me!! I know labor could happen any time but I just don't feel like anything is going to happen quite yet. I would love for her to surprise us and make her appearance soon.
After dinner tonight we went back to mom and dad's for cookie cake. Wade was so excited and he was so sweet and sang "Happy Birthday" to me. I wish I would have had it on video. Maybe he will do it again tomorrow. Here are some pictures from our little family party. My sweet husband once again surprised me with a present tonight. I have a manicure and a facial tomorrow and I thought that was my present. Before bed he sent Wade in with a little box. It was a beautiful David Yurman bracelet that matches my ring and necklace. Josh always picks out the best presents-he has great taste!! We have a busy day tomorrow and I am so excited that tomorrow is a Saturday and we can spend the day together. We are dropping Wade off tomorrow night with my parents and he is spending the night with them. He is SO excited (he hasn't spent the night in a long time) and he says they are going to "go camping" and have "movie night." Hoping that this is our last weekend as a family of three.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
36 weeks
How Far Along: 36 weeks
Size of baby: I love that this is what size she is supposed to be- 4.2-5.8 pounds and 17.2-18.7 inches. However we have a big girl...she measured 7lbs 10oz yesterday!!
Gender: It's a girl....Westin Kate
Maternity Clothes: Yes
Weight Gain: 30lbs
Movement: This has slowed down for sure the past couple of weeks. I still feel her at night mostly but I think she has run out of room!!
Sleep: Its funny because 2 weeks ago I was not sleeping well but lately I have been sleeping pretty good. I usually get a 4-6 hour stretch without waking up. I am so thankful for this.
Symptoms: ACID REFLUX- still; just feeling uncomfortable most of the time-lots of stretching and pressure
What I miss: not having a huge stomach.
Cravings: I have wanted sweets a little more than normal- enjoying them the last few weeks because after she comes I won't be eating much sugar!!
What I am looking forward to: Having a baby!!!!
Yesterday I was 2cm and 50% effaced. Not much progress but I guess its a little something. I still have a lot of fluid, I am on the very high end of normal. So needless to say with a baby that weighs almost 8 lbs already and a lot of fluid...I am uncomfortable. I feel like I can't get any bigger. I actually had not gained any weight since last week so WK must be getting it all. I am going weekly now and I go back next Monday for my 37 week appt- they will check me again. If I am still pregnant at 38 weeks I will have one more u/s for size. Depending on what the u/s shows we will either schedule an induction or a C/S for 39 weeks. At this point I won't go past 39 weeks. I actually can't imagine still being pregnant in 2.5 weeks but we will see. I have been doing lots of walking and will keep that up all weekend and hope that she will come on her own soon. I am not thrilled about the idea of a c/s but I also do not want to labor all day and then have to have a c/s because she is too big to come out. I also don't want to risk anything happening to her so we will just have to see what happens.
Size of baby: I love that this is what size she is supposed to be- 4.2-5.8 pounds and 17.2-18.7 inches. However we have a big girl...she measured 7lbs 10oz yesterday!!
Gender: It's a girl....Westin Kate
Maternity Clothes: Yes
Weight Gain: 30lbs
Movement: This has slowed down for sure the past couple of weeks. I still feel her at night mostly but I think she has run out of room!!
Sleep: Its funny because 2 weeks ago I was not sleeping well but lately I have been sleeping pretty good. I usually get a 4-6 hour stretch without waking up. I am so thankful for this.
Symptoms: ACID REFLUX- still; just feeling uncomfortable most of the time-lots of stretching and pressure
What I miss: not having a huge stomach.
Cravings: I have wanted sweets a little more than normal- enjoying them the last few weeks because after she comes I won't be eating much sugar!!
What I am looking forward to: Having a baby!!!!
Yesterday I was 2cm and 50% effaced. Not much progress but I guess its a little something. I still have a lot of fluid, I am on the very high end of normal. So needless to say with a baby that weighs almost 8 lbs already and a lot of fluid...I am uncomfortable. I feel like I can't get any bigger. I actually had not gained any weight since last week so WK must be getting it all. I am going weekly now and I go back next Monday for my 37 week appt- they will check me again. If I am still pregnant at 38 weeks I will have one more u/s for size. Depending on what the u/s shows we will either schedule an induction or a C/S for 39 weeks. At this point I won't go past 39 weeks. I actually can't imagine still being pregnant in 2.5 weeks but we will see. I have been doing lots of walking and will keep that up all weekend and hope that she will come on her own soon. I am not thrilled about the idea of a c/s but I also do not want to labor all day and then have to have a c/s because she is too big to come out. I also don't want to risk anything happening to her so we will just have to see what happens.
It's almost time...
I am so happy to finally be 36 weeks!! I feel like this pregnancy has gone pretty fast except for the last 4 weeks. Thankfully I will be full term on Friday!! Time is just dragging these days. I have actually been sleeping pretty well and I usually get a 4-6 hour stretch without even waking up to use the bathroom and it has been great. I will say by lunch time I am exhausted...probably because of my active toddler. I can't imagine how tired I will be once she gets here.
I have to admit I do not enjoy being pregnant but I am trying hard to remind myself that this is our last baby and our last couple of weeks as a family of three. It is hard for me to imagine Wade not being our only child. I am happy to give him a sister and sad at the same time. I am so used to spending all my time with him and I just hope so much this doesn't make him feel any less special to us. I know it will be an adjustment...I just hope it's not too hard on him. I think he will probably handle things better than I expect him to; he always does!! I am so thankful for his school and playgroup; I am going to try really hard to make sure his routine stays the same. If we can still get outside for playgroup (we are loving this weather) I probably will take him after the first week or two. I know I won't take her inside anywhere until closer to March but I think getting out to the park would be great for all of us.
We want to do something fun with Wade this weekend ( if she isn't here yet.) We have a busy weekend planned. I am turning 30 (gasp!!), Wade has a birthday party for his good friend Colton, we are going out to eat Saturday night with our group of couple friends to celebrate birthdays, and Sunday is the Superbowl. So...sometime Sunday we are going to try to do something really fun, just the three of us. We are supposed to go to a Superbowl party but since Wade has school Monday and I like to be in my PJ's by 830p, I think Josh may go solo for a little bit. Plus I will be over 37 weeks and I am sure I won't feel like doing to much. Wade was born at 37 weeks and 4 days and I am hoping his sister will follow in his footsteps!!
I have to admit I do not enjoy being pregnant but I am trying hard to remind myself that this is our last baby and our last couple of weeks as a family of three. It is hard for me to imagine Wade not being our only child. I am happy to give him a sister and sad at the same time. I am so used to spending all my time with him and I just hope so much this doesn't make him feel any less special to us. I know it will be an adjustment...I just hope it's not too hard on him. I think he will probably handle things better than I expect him to; he always does!! I am so thankful for his school and playgroup; I am going to try really hard to make sure his routine stays the same. If we can still get outside for playgroup (we are loving this weather) I probably will take him after the first week or two. I know I won't take her inside anywhere until closer to March but I think getting out to the park would be great for all of us.
We want to do something fun with Wade this weekend ( if she isn't here yet.) We have a busy weekend planned. I am turning 30 (gasp!!), Wade has a birthday party for his good friend Colton, we are going out to eat Saturday night with our group of couple friends to celebrate birthdays, and Sunday is the Superbowl. So...sometime Sunday we are going to try to do something really fun, just the three of us. We are supposed to go to a Superbowl party but since Wade has school Monday and I like to be in my PJ's by 830p, I think Josh may go solo for a little bit. Plus I will be over 37 weeks and I am sure I won't feel like doing to much. Wade was born at 37 weeks and 4 days and I am hoping his sister will follow in his footsteps!!
Monday, January 23, 2012
All About Wade!
I know that in the next few weeks I am going to have lots of pregnancy/baby posts coming up. So...I wanted to do a post all about Wade. He is at such a cute age (a little trying at times) and fun for the most part. Its still hard to believe that he is 2.5 months away from turning 3. I also wanted to post about his schedule so when Westin Kate is almost 3 I can look back and compare. Wade has the sweetest smile with the cutest little dimples. He has thinned out so much and looks like a big boy to me. We are always working on sharing and being nice to others. He is wide open most of the time and he LOVES to laugh!
Wade can be the sweetest little boy. He has a really big heart and I love that about him. Today at the library his little friend Sutton was there and when Wade picked out some books for himself he also brought her a book back. Things like that just make me smile. He still isn't 100% sure about having a sister but he is getting more and more excited each day.
He can also be so strong willed/stubborn (not sure where he gets that from!!) and when he wants something a certain way he will let you know for sure. I love that he knows what he wants but at the same time he has to ask for it in a different tone of voice. The talking back/raising his voice isn't something we are going to put up with. It drives both of us crazy.
Wade wakes up most days between 730-8am and is always in the best mood. Usually I can get him some dry cereal and milk and we can stay in my bed watching cartoons for 30 more minutes. He always wants to go right in the playroom after that...he loves to play in there so much. He NEVER wants to get out of his PJ's and that is our biggest struggle most mornings. He will say "no not yet!" I honestly can't blame him but some days (school days) we need to get out the door.
Three days of the week we have preschool/playgroup and usually the other 2 days we get to stay in our PJ's a little longer. Wade LOVES school and I am so happy about that. He doesn't love getting ready and going to school but once he is there he doesn't want to leave. He loves church just as much and we are so thankful for that too!!
He has the cutest obsession with his toys. Usually he will pick two to three toys or things to carry around with him all day and usually they "sleep" in his bed with him. Of course ALL of his stuffed animals sleep on his bed and most days I wonder how he even has any room to sleep. We try not to loose anything because that is the first thing he will ask for at nap time. Right now his favorite things are his toy story little people, his magic wand, and his pirate ship stuff. Last week it was his tools and stickers and he had to have them in his book bag?? He also has to sleep in a "soft shirt." This tends to drive me insane but we always put PJ's back on for nap time too.
We usually eat lunch around 1130-12p and anytime after 1230p is nap time. I love that Wade still naps each day. Most days he naps for 2-2.5 hours. Sometimes he will play in his room for a little while before falling asleep. He wakes up full of energy and ready to play. We try to get outside at least once a day to run and play or ride bikes. He is doing great riding his big boy bike and we are so proud of him. We also try to read books and do his letters/numbers/shapes once a day. He loves reading and doing "school" stuff and he amazes me with how much he knows. He loves TV and gets to watch TV each day. On school days he hardly watches any and other days he probably watches 1-2 hours during the day and maybe a little before bed. He is such a little talker and pretty much talks non-stop when he is awake. He also has this amazing memory and I find myself asking him questions if I forget things (its horrible that my almost 3 year old helps me remember things.)
Wade has always been a great eater and still eats pretty good most days. Lately I can tell that he doesn't seem to be eating as much as he used to. He loves milk and water and that is pretty much all he drinks. He will drink apple/orange juice occasionally but usually its water or milk. He LOVES a "special treat" and usually ask for one multiple times a day. Special treats are anything from popsicles, ice cream, cookies or fruit snacks. We really limit his sugar intake but most days he does get a little something special-sometimes its just his gummy vitamins (which he loves!!!)
Wade goes to bed at night between 8-830p. He knows that at 830p it is "mommy/daddy" time and some nights he goes to sleep perfectly and some nights he cries for Josh. He loves his daddy so much and never wants him to leave his room. Josh reads him books and tells him a story every night before bed and Wade LOVES it. They have so much fun making up stories at night. Most nights he doesn't cry but he will just think of as many questions as possible and call out from his room. Or he will "need" things!! Sometimes we just sit downstairs and laugh listening to him. We just love him so much and we can't wait to see how he is going to be as a big brother.
Wade can be the sweetest little boy. He has a really big heart and I love that about him. Today at the library his little friend Sutton was there and when Wade picked out some books for himself he also brought her a book back. Things like that just make me smile. He still isn't 100% sure about having a sister but he is getting more and more excited each day.
He can also be so strong willed/stubborn (not sure where he gets that from!!) and when he wants something a certain way he will let you know for sure. I love that he knows what he wants but at the same time he has to ask for it in a different tone of voice. The talking back/raising his voice isn't something we are going to put up with. It drives both of us crazy.
Wade wakes up most days between 730-8am and is always in the best mood. Usually I can get him some dry cereal and milk and we can stay in my bed watching cartoons for 30 more minutes. He always wants to go right in the playroom after that...he loves to play in there so much. He NEVER wants to get out of his PJ's and that is our biggest struggle most mornings. He will say "no not yet!" I honestly can't blame him but some days (school days) we need to get out the door.
Three days of the week we have preschool/playgroup and usually the other 2 days we get to stay in our PJ's a little longer. Wade LOVES school and I am so happy about that. He doesn't love getting ready and going to school but once he is there he doesn't want to leave. He loves church just as much and we are so thankful for that too!!
He has the cutest obsession with his toys. Usually he will pick two to three toys or things to carry around with him all day and usually they "sleep" in his bed with him. Of course ALL of his stuffed animals sleep on his bed and most days I wonder how he even has any room to sleep. We try not to loose anything because that is the first thing he will ask for at nap time. Right now his favorite things are his toy story little people, his magic wand, and his pirate ship stuff. Last week it was his tools and stickers and he had to have them in his book bag?? He also has to sleep in a "soft shirt." This tends to drive me insane but we always put PJ's back on for nap time too.
We usually eat lunch around 1130-12p and anytime after 1230p is nap time. I love that Wade still naps each day. Most days he naps for 2-2.5 hours. Sometimes he will play in his room for a little while before falling asleep. He wakes up full of energy and ready to play. We try to get outside at least once a day to run and play or ride bikes. He is doing great riding his big boy bike and we are so proud of him. We also try to read books and do his letters/numbers/shapes once a day. He loves reading and doing "school" stuff and he amazes me with how much he knows. He loves TV and gets to watch TV each day. On school days he hardly watches any and other days he probably watches 1-2 hours during the day and maybe a little before bed. He is such a little talker and pretty much talks non-stop when he is awake. He also has this amazing memory and I find myself asking him questions if I forget things (its horrible that my almost 3 year old helps me remember things.)
Wade has always been a great eater and still eats pretty good most days. Lately I can tell that he doesn't seem to be eating as much as he used to. He loves milk and water and that is pretty much all he drinks. He will drink apple/orange juice occasionally but usually its water or milk. He LOVES a "special treat" and usually ask for one multiple times a day. Special treats are anything from popsicles, ice cream, cookies or fruit snacks. We really limit his sugar intake but most days he does get a little something special-sometimes its just his gummy vitamins (which he loves!!!)
Wade goes to bed at night between 8-830p. He knows that at 830p it is "mommy/daddy" time and some nights he goes to sleep perfectly and some nights he cries for Josh. He loves his daddy so much and never wants him to leave his room. Josh reads him books and tells him a story every night before bed and Wade LOVES it. They have so much fun making up stories at night. Most nights he doesn't cry but he will just think of as many questions as possible and call out from his room. Or he will "need" things!! Sometimes we just sit downstairs and laugh listening to him. We just love him so much and we can't wait to see how he is going to be as a big brother.
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