Girly Girlz!!!!!

Since she is suddenly in a girly phase, today I took her to Girly Girlz in case she reverts back to no girly stuff phase. It was a fun, cute time. She decided on the Diva Rockstar look.

More Karate pics

Click for bigger view - the pic w/ the sword is going to be made into a poster for her room.

Mom's a slacker...

I didn't ever update on the Karate Tournament that Ry was in on March 2. Here she is getting ready.

It was pretty cute to see all these little kids. I know the pictures is blurry, but it was cute to see the kids all file into the gym like this....

She participated in the strongest punch and strongest kick as well as fastest fist and fastest kick. She got 3rd place in fastest kick. It was very exciting. Here she is so very thrilled after she got her trophy.

Finally, here she is with all her medals and trophy.

She had a blast and we may even go to the next tournament in Tucson in April.

Big sister loves the baby

We took this today while getting big sisters birthday pics.

Everything is going great. Tired all the time, but that is nothing new. We go March 24 to see what the baby is. Hopefully it will cooperate and we can tell w/o a doubt what it is so I can get the room done.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

My baby is 5!!!! I can't hardly believe it. Here are the birthday pics we had done.

We have had a wonderful birthday week. Ry even said it was the best birthday ever, even better than Disneyland. I think she's a little crazy for thinking that, but I am just happy she is having so much fun.

Monday we went to Jump N Play

Tuesday we went to Ikea so she could play in the playground - her choice.

Wednesday we got haircut, took pictures, and played at mall playground, which she chose over rollerskating. Her Grandma Linda came over with her cousin and Uncle Phillip came over to open presents and then we all went to birthday dinner at TGI Fridays.

Thursday we are going to play mini golf in an indoor place when Daddy and brother get home.

Friday we haven't decided yet, but we may go to a movie.

The cutest little (almost) 5 year old ever!!!!!!!

Here are the pony pics from Ry's school....(click on them if you want to see them bigger)

Check this out

First, check out this cool pic Steph made out of my last Ultrasound pic...

Second, I got the results back from my Ultrascreen already. The genetic counselor said everything looks very good, very normal, very low risk and that I have as good a chance as a 20 year old at having a healthy baby. Woo hoo - my old eggs are still wonderful!!!

12 weeks 1 day

We had the Ultrascreen today. I had already sent in the blood, but the doc wasn't in today that can read the nuchal translucency part so I won't be able to get results until tomorrow afternoon.


Got some new pics of the baby.....

A head on view that closely resembles an Alien and another side profile view.

Poor little thing....

When her brother goes to the neighbors behind us to play and jump on the trampoline, she justs hangs out on her Jungle Gym and watches them.

(You must click on the last picture to see her being all angry at me)

Tonight

We told the kids about the baby tonight. I showed Ry the ultrasound pic and told her it was her new baby brother or sister. "SISTER!" she said. I said we don't know yet, it's just her baby brother OR sister. "SISTER!" she shouted again. I explained again that we didn't know and it was up to God if we got a brother or sister. Later on at bedtime she told me she has talked to God 3 times already tonight asking for a sister.

She is too funny, last time we talked about having a baby she wanted a brother, and I am sure she will change her mind many more times before this baby comes.

Baby Update

Everything is measuring on schedule and looks wonderful! Got to see the little bean flopping around and the most wonderful heartbeat. We will probably tell the kids tonight when Mr. H gets home from work.

I am thrilled, but will still most likely be a nervous wreck until I give birth to this wonderful baby!

Still Nervous

Another doc appt tomorrow morning. Hoping everything is still fine. I sent my blood in the other day for the Ultrascreen. The paperwork said I could get results that day if blood was sent in ahead of time, so I did.

That's about all, I corrected my ticker to match the date they keep telling me, which is August 16. I want it to be a week later on my Moms birthday, but I guess it isn't all about what I want in this case.

Karate

Ry started Karate this last Friday - here she is in her Gi. She loved it and the Sensai held her attention the whole time, he's good.

Nervous

I am going to the doc again in about an hour. I am so scared and nervous that there won't be a heartbeat this week. I know rationally I am probably just being paranoid, but I am nervous anyway.

Mr. H is taking a long lunch to go with me. His new boss is pretty cool like that. He has explained to him about the last time and his boss is being very understanding and cool. Big change from his last dick weed employer that fired him. Stupid California Overnight - you suck - don't ever ship a package w/ them! LOL!

Never got a call about the 3 hour glucose test, so I am assuming everything was ok, or she's just waiting to tell me in person.

I will update after the appt.


********UPDATE**********
OK, so everything went fine at the doc. Still a heartbeat. My 3 hour glucose was fine, so I'll just have to repeat the 3 hour test at 26 weeks, which is when it is usually done anyway.

I have my appt for the Ultrascreen, which is a 1st trimester screen for Downs Syndrome. It is non invasive, a blood test that I'll stick myself at home and then an ultrasound.

I talked to the doc about waiting until 12 weeks to tell the kids and others, she said at 8 weeks w/ a heartbeat the chances of miscarriage go down to about 5%, so she'd consider it safe now to tell, but I go again in 2 weeks, so we'll wait until then.

It is measuring at about 9 weeks, and my calculations are at 8 weeks 2 days according to my ticker. I went with the due date on the ticker to be my Mommy's birthday though and the birth date the doc is giving is 6 days earlier.

We will most likely find out the sex when the time comes. I am still reluctant as I would love to be surprised again, but since it is sharing a room w/ Ry no matter what, it will make it easier to get her room ready.

Oh, and I lost a pound, and it certainly wasn't for lack of eating.

BLECH...

Just got the call that I have to go in Monday for the 3 hour glucose testing. Gross! My original test was at 136 which from what I have gathered online is ok. Over 140 it says should do the 3 hour test, but I am a fat ass and don't want anything to go wrong this time, so I'll gladly do it. Ok, maybe not gladly, that stuff is nasty and makes me want to vomit, but I'll do it.

All my other bloodwork was fine - whatever it all was for.

1st pic

Here is the first ultrasound pic from Thurdays appointment. Measuring at 6 weeks 1 day. Saw the wonderful flicker of the heartbeat. I go back in 2 weeks and again 2 weeks after that. So far so good.

Christmas

Christmas was great. Ry got pretty much everything she wanted and then some. She says her favorite is the moon sand, although she still doesn't have the inflatable sandbox. So glad the 3.99 tub of Moon Sand was her favorite. :)

She still has a bunch left that has been put up for her birthday.

Big Sister

Today Ry was asking when were going to have another baby... I just told her someday. We aren't telling the kids yet, or many people for that matter.

We did work on clearing out her toy room a little more and putting stuff away for a baby in the future. She really wants to be a big sister and help the baby with stuff, and play, and read books. She can be such a sweet girl at times.

So, I am nauseous all the time these last few days, but haven't actually yacked yet. Heartburn all the time. Good times, but I know it is all worth it, and as long as I am sick there is a baby in there.

sniffly

I really just want to chop my head off right now. I am so stuffy and miserable. I am leaving work in about an hour after a meeting and I am not coming in tomorrow at all. I may, (GASP) have to work a whole day on Friday so I must rest up for the occasion. LOL!

I am tired and can't wait to see my bed.

It's official

Here are the results from the 3rd test that I took this morning. I called the doc and set up 1st appointment for Dec. 27. She is seeing me sooner because of the miscarriage in June.

According to due date calculators online, the baby is due August 16, 2008, however I am on 5 week cycle so another website says August 23, 2008, which I like better as that is my Mommys birthday.

Although I said I wasn't telling anyone if I did get pregnant again, I am keeping it to those closest to me. Plus, 2 out of 3 that read this already know anyway. We won't tell the kids until later on.

Just hoping and praying all goes well this time around.