About a week ago, the baby monitor suddenly disappeared. We couldn't find it in any of the usual spots. We asked Jake where he put it, but he shook his head "no", giggled, and walked away. The monitor is known to appear in spots all across the house, but this time was different. This time the baby monitor really was lost and we KNEW that Jake put it... somewhere. (Just another example of the fun-loving antics concocted by an 18 month old.)
Oh well, we thought. We really don't use the baby monitor all that much anymore. Paul and I both wake up to him either crying in the middle of the night or talking/crying when he's awake in the morning. (I must take a moment to mention that I am truly amazed that Paul wakes up so well to the sounds of Jake at 3am.) PLUS, the monitor has been battered so much that the darn video picture no longer works and the reception has gotten relatively bad. In other words, we were going to buy another one before the new little man arrives.
Did I happen to mention how much Jake LOVES the baby monitor? He is OBSESSED with cords (not a good thing, I know). And one of his favorite things to do in the morning is unplug his baby monitor, drape the cord around his neck, and carry the whole thing from room to room. (Okay, now I feel horribly guilty for being a bad mother and admitting that he does that.) This whole week, Jake has gotten upset every time he has seen the cord to the baby monitor, but can't find the monitor itself. I guess even he couldn't remember where he put it. But this all explains why the monitor has been through so much turmoil and why we weren't too surprised that the darn thing was missing.
As I finished pulling out the remaining dark clothes from the hamper this morning, low and behold, what did I see? The gleaming white of the baby monitor... sitting comfortably at the bottom of the clothes hamper, probably wishing it would stay there forever. God rest its soul, but I think this monitor is ready to retire.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Friday, January 30, 2009
Can't..... Quite.... Make It!
Jake has been having a little bit of a rough time with his naps lately... he is ready to go to just one nap in the afternoon for the most part but sometimes he can't quite make it through the morning and will take a snoozer and then be a little off in the afternoon. Well, the other day was one of those times and while he refused to actually "nap" he passed out in the corner of the couch. Now keep in mind that this is very odd for him because typically he won't sleep anywhere except for his crib when he is at home (and yes, I do miss the days of him falling asleep on me!). He has also been sick this week, which may help to explain the interrupted sleep patterns...
The snooze was relatively short lived, but fun to capture :-)
The snooze was relatively short lived, but fun to capture :-)
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Chloe & Jake
This past Saturday, Chloe spent the night with us and helped give Jakey his bath and read him his bedtime story. Jake had a blast playing with his cousin!! Chloe is going to be such a good big sister one day.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
6 Month Update
DR: Hi, how are you today Mrs. Gunning? How are things going?
Abby: Pretty good. No real changes in the last two weeks.
DR: Are you feeling the baby move a lot?
Abby: Oh yah, A LOT! He is very active and moves all the time. He kicks down really low most of the time. (Probably trying to escape...)
DR: How are the contractions? Are you still having them?
Abby: Oh yah, still having them... But they aren't frequent and they aren't painful. Maybe a couple times an hour.
DR: Okay, I am not too concerned about that then. Let's do a quick exam...
(We'll leave out that part.)
DR: Everything still looks good. Good stitch. I feel good about it. I have another lady whose stitch isn't as good and it makes me a little nervous. (Gee, glad I ended up with the good stitch!)
(Measures height of uterus -- now above my belly button BTW! And listens to the baby's heartbeat.)
DR: The baby's size is good. Heartbeat is about 140 which is good. Sounds like you could put some rap music to it (laughter).
DR: So the best thing you can do right now is stay at home and rest. Gravity isn't doing you any favors when you're on your feet. You're staying home now right?
Abby: I have been on bed rest for the last two weeks.
DR: You have work to do from home?
Abby: Yes, I have plenty of work that I can do from home.
DR: Oh good so you're not driving your husband crazy then.
Paul: No, she still drives me crazy.
Nurse: But didn't you agree in your wedding vows to have and to hold, love and to cherish, even when she drives you crazy on bed rest?
Abby: That's right.
(Some more small talk and then the doctor and nurse leave and I get dressed.)
Paul: Did you notice that Vu is sporting a mohawk today?
Abby: Nah, I missed that!
Paul: Check it out.
(We go to Dr. Vu's office for a summary review and next steps.)
DR: Okay so at your next appointment you'll do your glucose screening. We'll make your next appointment for about 4 weeks from now at 28 weeks. Oh, we also need to discuss if you want to have another c-section.
Abby: Yes, I want to have another c-section.
DR: That's what they all say.
DR: Let's take a quick look at your stats and weight chart. Oh, you've gained 7 pounds since your last check-up 2 weeks ago. Is that reasonable?
(Lots of laughs from Abby and Paul.)
Abby: Ummm, yah. I have been really hungry lately.
Paul: Yah you ate a whole cake the other day!
DR: Well you know you gain the most weight when you're pregnant from eating sweets.
Paul: Too bad every tooth in her mouth is a sweet tooth.
Abby: Yah but I eat a lot of good stuff too! It's just a lot of everything lately.
DR: Well the size of the baby is good, if the baby was getting too big then I would be concerned but at this point, it's just something you need to worry about for AFTER the baby is born.
Abby: Don't worry, Paul will be on my case about it.
(We leave the doctor's office and make an appointment with the receptionist for about 4 weeks from now.)
Abby: Vu did have a mohawk going on.
Paul: Told ya.
Abby: Let's go to Pot Belly. I'm really hungry.
24 weeks pregnant
The Gobbler
Uncle Nick showed us "the gobbler" on Jake. Of course he thinks it is one of the most hysterical things ever!
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