It's a.... baby!

So, I am way too exhausted to write a real blog tonight (It might also have something to do with the fact that House and Fringe are on in a few) so I will make this quick. We had a mini ultrasound yesterday and, much like his or her older sister lately, the baby was being uncooperative. So, even though it looked like it was "Dance Party Uterus" for our active little baby on screen, we couldn't get a good shot of the goods. So we won't know the sex of the baby until November 11th when we go in for our level II ultrasound. I'm hoping all is well with our little peanut and I'll update after the 11th. Until then... a little picture for you... aww, it's smiling.

Kristi - April 2009

I'ts a....

Girl! I think I kinda always knew it. I could only think of girl names, I always referred to it as a she, and I'm getting a ginormous ass. ( yes bigger than before) Scott and I are very happy to add a little girl to our family. I'll get some pictures of her up as soon as I can. She looks just like Oliver did. We're not telling any names, so don't even guess, you'll find out when she comes in February!
One of each. Perfect!
Katie - February 2009

Bummers

Katie - February 2009



Bitches! I WAS going to find out the sex of my unborn child today, but noooooo, someone at the OB office called out sick. So tomorrow, I'm hoping. I'm a little bummed out. So I went to Target as I often do. I bought a potty chair for Oliver. I don't think it "fits" right, all the "pieces" don't align if you hear me.
This is my life!

Bring on the elastic waist! yeh baby!

We really should rename this blog the Slacker Sisters... there really is no excuse for us going this long without updating!

So my recent update was that I had a slightly disturbing and embarrassing visit to the OB last Friday. Don't worry, I will totally spare you the details (with the exception of the heart rate which is 160)... but let me just say that first, nothing is private or your own anymore when you become pregnant. I know every woman who has had a baby knows this... but I've been trying to think of something equally as mortifying for men... and I got nothin! And don't event think about suggesting that "cough" thing... that's is not even on the same planet as comparable! Anyway, I digress, this whole experience, 9 years after my first baby, has me reconsidering a midwife. I've actually talked to several friends over the last few days who swear they couldn't have done it without them. This does not mean that I will be giving birth at home (which is what my dear husband thought when I mentioned the idea)... no, from what I have learned so far, this means that in addition to my ever-attentive husband who will be at the birth, there will also be a more knowledgeable and empathetic woman by my side, the ENTIRE time. This seems like a very comforting idea to me. Don't get me wrong, I had a fabulous nurse with Alise.. she was warm kind and knew all the right things to say (and not to say) but she left when her shift was over and I got a nurse who apparently hates pregnant women and babies (I wanted to suggest she should re-think her profession, but I don't think that would have helped me in the long run). Anyway, I'll keep you updated on my decision. For now... we have another appointment in two weeks and then a level II ultrasound on 11/11. I am having this done because of Alise's health issues when she was born. (Another story for another time, or maybe not... I don't need to revisit this)

Anyway, moving on... Those who read my other blog know that I am a big fan of (and maybe slightly obsessed with) the daily comic site http://www.toothpastefordinner.com/ . So, I will leave you with this comic which pretty much sums up one of my only pregnancy-related woes. (um, I think we can replace "sacne and crackne" with "rackne" and call it a day on this one. What?... TMI?

Kristi - April 2009

Live from the Baby Farm

Katie - February 2009



Kristi - April 2009



I know, I know...I was slacking! I'm just a tad busy with a crazy toddler and working two jobs now, but I still manage to take naps! And I will always choose sleep over anything. So with Oliver happily making a mess of the house I have a few minutes to update all of you who read this (mostly Lauren and maybe my mom)
So I'm at 18 weeks and feeling great! We'll be finding out the gender in just a few weeks. I'm dying to know. We're having a tough time on names and I think knowing the gender will help shove us in the right direction. I'm really slacking this time around though. Do you know I have not bought this child one single thing?! Can you believe it? Oliver had is entire life set out for him at this stage in the game. Not a single blanket, baby book,or onesie. I didn't even start reading Oliver "I'm a big brother" books yet. I think it may be my way of...I don't even know what.
(I just pulled a rock out of Oliver's mouth, in my bedroom for crying out loud! this kid will find a rock anywhere! Gheesh!)
My last Dr. appt. went really well. Heart beat was between 155 and 160, convincing my mother it is a girl. But the big news was that I hadn't gained ANY weight since my last appointment! Not a pound! So goes to show you you can live off of cereal, chocolate chips and Pop Tarts and not gain any weigh. Move over Micheal Phelps I found a new diet!
I'll put up some pictures of the bump when it starts looking like a bump and less like a beer gut. I'm starting to get those looks from people making me want to say "I'm not getting fat, I'm growing a human! What did you do today because I grew some kidneys?"
It's way too quiet.. you know what that means...Gotta run!

Belly Twin Power... Activate!

By now, most of you (that bother to read our individual blogs) know that Katie and I had a fun and busy summer, are now both with child and are approximately 7 weeks apart. Katie is due at the end of February and I am due sometime around the beginning of April (near Easter).... Specific due dates are NEVER right, so I won't bother with those details. We'll keep our tickers updated for you so that you never have to wonder how far along we actually are.
So, I wish I could say that we totally planned this whole thing, how cool would that be! But... alas, it was simply God's will. Rather than bombarding our family and friends with updates on our ever expanding girths (that sounds so sexy), we thought we would start a joint blog to keep you ever aware of all the wonderful joys of pregnancy, childbirth, babyhood, etc... Our old blogs will still be active for other random topics, but this one is solely for all things baby-bump-related.

Stay tuned... it's going to be a wild ride!

Kristi - April 2009


Katie - February 2009