Snapshot

While our internet is being upgraded and changed I thought I would just give a little snapshot of what we have been up to. Hopefully the new internet will be up and running shortly and I'll be able to add some pictures.

* Baby news: My placenta continues to look "old" and therefore requires weekly ultrasounds to check the fluid and bloodflow. I still attend to NST's twice a week and I have one more doc appt. before those become weekly as well. Thanks goodness it is summer and I don't have to work. I am not sure how I would fit all of this in! My doctor says she won't let me go past 39 weeks as it is highly unlikely my placenta will last that long but since I have received the steroid shots she will be happy with anything after 36 weeks. I am aiming for 38 weeks as that was how far along I was with Tara. I also want to go back to work for a week or 2 so I can spend more time at home with the new baby. Currently Baby T weighs in at 3 pounds 13 ounces.

*Tara continues to amaze me everyday with her language and interpretations of things. The other day my FIL was over and he asked her if she was ready for the new baby. Her reply: "I think I will get my bathing suit and go up north!" Too funny! She is getting better at trying new food or we are making her eat what we eat for dinner or no popcicle, cookie, cake, etc....whatever...I was tired of making different dinners for her every night and remembered that I am the MOM so I am the boss. It's amazing how easy it is to forget that just to save an argument! I have learned to pick my battles in life and in parenting.

*I am enjoying my time at home being a mom and tending to the house. I am growing more tired as the scale keeps climbing but I am thankful for the mild summer. (until this week that is!) I need to get in my classroom to set that up in the next few weeks. School will be here before we know it! I am a little bummed we didn't get to do more vacations this summer with Tara but luckily she is happy just playing outside on her swingset or going to visit friends. Maybe next year we can squeeze in a few more getaways and perhaps one just for mom and dad!