Sunday, February 14, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Pregnancy Woes
So, I'm no longer driving due to fainting in the car on the way to work. Fortunately, I realized it was coming and pulled into a parking lot before going out. Even better, I was on the phone with my medically trained husband who kept saying "Aspen, need you to talk to me".... less than 10 weeks to go, but this baby is definately more trouble than his/her big brothers!
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Thornton's First Fight Over a Girl
So, I get home today and learn that my son has hit another boy at school in the face with a block. And this boy is none other than his good friend, Carlos. So, of course, I am very concerned and discuss with Jason... and Jason just tells me to ask Thornton what happened.
So, I sit down with my 3.5 year old son and say "Thornton, what happened? Why did you hit Carlos in the face with a block".
... and without missing a beat, he tells me it's "because he said he liked Claire".
... uh, are you KIDDING? Did my child just hit another boy over a GIRL??
So I call Rene immediately, and tell her that her daughter just started WWIII at school, and evidently the boys have not yet learned "bros before 'hos". I think Rene about lost it laughing.
So, I sit down with my 3.5 year old son and say "Thornton, what happened? Why did you hit Carlos in the face with a block".
... and without missing a beat, he tells me it's "because he said he liked Claire".
... uh, are you KIDDING? Did my child just hit another boy over a GIRL??
So I call Rene immediately, and tell her that her daughter just started WWIII at school, and evidently the boys have not yet learned "bros before 'hos". I think Rene about lost it laughing.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Odd Pregnancy Symptom
I'm having an odd symptom the last 3 days. After I eat a large meal, I'm feeling really exhausted, shaky and dizzy. It isn't sugar sensitivity, I can eat ice cream, cookies, etc and not have the problem. It's just larger volume. I'm thinking my blood pressure may be dropping??
Talked to the doctor and got the official diagnosis. It’s called “small gut syndrome” or “dumping” syndrome. It can happen anytime, but typically happens when you’re stomach shrinks (aka, not as much room now). It happens when you eat complex carbs and high proteins together too quickly. Evidently, all the blood rushes from your head/limbs into your stomach to digest what you just ate. You feel dizzy since your blood left your brain (sheesh, just what I need in my already damaged brain!), and your heart is trying like mad to keep it all going around (hence the rapid heartbeat and shaky feeling). You are more susceptible to it when you’re pregnant because your blood volume is already wacked out (my words, not hers). Sugar is easily digested, so it doesn’t cause it. It’s the “tough to digest” that causes the problem.
Anyway, the recommendation is to eat meals over a longer period of time, and to watch the complex carb/high protein combo. Sigh. I’m so loving my carbs these days.
Talked to the doctor and got the official diagnosis. It’s called “small gut syndrome” or “dumping” syndrome. It can happen anytime, but typically happens when you’re stomach shrinks (aka, not as much room now). It happens when you eat complex carbs and high proteins together too quickly. Evidently, all the blood rushes from your head/limbs into your stomach to digest what you just ate. You feel dizzy since your blood left your brain (sheesh, just what I need in my already damaged brain!), and your heart is trying like mad to keep it all going around (hence the rapid heartbeat and shaky feeling). You are more susceptible to it when you’re pregnant because your blood volume is already wacked out (my words, not hers). Sugar is easily digested, so it doesn’t cause it. It’s the “tough to digest” that causes the problem.
Anyway, the recommendation is to eat meals over a longer period of time, and to watch the complex carb/high protein combo. Sigh. I’m so loving my carbs these days.
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Rock and Roll Holidays
Dear Lord, how time flies!
First of all, WE DID IT!! The GA State Charter APPROVED our petition for a new public school in Avondale Estates. Doors open in August 2010.... WHOO HOOO!!!
The holidays were wonderful... the boys had a blast since Nona and Pappa spent the night for Christmas Eve. They were there on Christmas morning. Thornton and Holden watched Wall-E in our room on Christmas morning, since we didn't think Nona and Pappa wanted to start at 5:30am. We held them off until 7-ish when we went down to see all that Santa brought. Thornton asked days later: "mommy, can we watch Wall-E again, so Santa will come?" Ok, didn't intend THAT!
Despite the sober pregnant women, the New Years Eve party was a blast and an outstanding success. Julie Collins, Sarah Barge and their husbands enjoyed a wonderful evening. Us gals didn't think we'd make it to the New Year, then all of the sudden, it was upon us! I can honestly say it was the first time in my friendship that 3 of us split a half a bottle of wine. Good thing the boys made up the slack...
First of all, WE DID IT!! The GA State Charter APPROVED our petition for a new public school in Avondale Estates. Doors open in August 2010.... WHOO HOOO!!!
The holidays were wonderful... the boys had a blast since Nona and Pappa spent the night for Christmas Eve. They were there on Christmas morning. Thornton and Holden watched Wall-E in our room on Christmas morning, since we didn't think Nona and Pappa wanted to start at 5:30am. We held them off until 7-ish when we went down to see all that Santa brought. Thornton asked days later: "mommy, can we watch Wall-E again, so Santa will come?" Ok, didn't intend THAT!
Despite the sober pregnant women, the New Years Eve party was a blast and an outstanding success. Julie Collins, Sarah Barge and their husbands enjoyed a wonderful evening. Us gals didn't think we'd make it to the New Year, then all of the sudden, it was upon us! I can honestly say it was the first time in my friendship that 3 of us split a half a bottle of wine. Good thing the boys made up the slack...
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
November Summary
Huge month for us!
Jason was accepted to the PA program at Emory and will begin in the fall of 2010. We are so incredibly proud of him and can't wait to begin a new chapter in our lives. We're also thankful that he made it this year, since the timing will work well with the new baby.
Jason and I also have been really involved in the proposed new charter school for our community and organized the silent auctions as the fundraising co-chairs. Our first silent auction was a HUGE SUCCESS with over $24,000 raised for the school. After the expenses of less than $2K, the net was unbelievable! We find out December 14th if the charter is approved.
I had a wonderful 34th birthday, and the best present I could ask for: a healthy 20 week ultrasound which showed a perfect little baby. Still confident that it's a girl! Now I'm trying to convince Jason that if it IS a girl, we need to have another! Sisters are important after all!
Jason was accepted to the PA program at Emory and will begin in the fall of 2010. We are so incredibly proud of him and can't wait to begin a new chapter in our lives. We're also thankful that he made it this year, since the timing will work well with the new baby.
Jason and I also have been really involved in the proposed new charter school for our community and organized the silent auctions as the fundraising co-chairs. Our first silent auction was a HUGE SUCCESS with over $24,000 raised for the school. After the expenses of less than $2K, the net was unbelievable! We find out December 14th if the charter is approved.
I had a wonderful 34th birthday, and the best present I could ask for: a healthy 20 week ultrasound which showed a perfect little baby. Still confident that it's a girl! Now I'm trying to convince Jason that if it IS a girl, we need to have another! Sisters are important after all!
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Summary of October
Mickey's boat was awesome... mostly. Thornton had an attitude quite a bit, and didn't want to see Nannie as much as she wanted to see him. Holden couldn't be cuter, but still was a big sleeper, so that caused someone to have to be in a cabin, and mommy got some sort of bug and slept for an entire day without moving. Otherwise, we saw lots of characters who were loved from afar, but not as much up close), had a ball swimming with the dolphins (highlight of the trip), and ate great food. Mommy and Daddy even got a little personal time in there!
Holden gave up the paci this month. I thought it would be a bigger deal, but he was fine. I was more concerned than he was, frankly.
Halloween was VERY WET... thank God 5 houses are enough for a 3 and 1 year old. It was just the mom's this year at Rene's house as all the dads were working our out of town. We fell to the power of the pre-made costume and let the boys go as Spiderman and Mr. Incredible. Next year, we'll go back to family made matching costumes for as long as I can get away with it.
Holden is my big lover, and Thornton is still a trial. I can't imagine my Ho-Ho hitting the terrible twos as wonderful and loving as he is now. Then again, I'm not sure if Thornton will live to see 4. I do know this: This too shall pass. Both the good and the bad, so I'm prepared.
Holden gave up the paci this month. I thought it would be a bigger deal, but he was fine. I was more concerned than he was, frankly.
Halloween was VERY WET... thank God 5 houses are enough for a 3 and 1 year old. It was just the mom's this year at Rene's house as all the dads were working our out of town. We fell to the power of the pre-made costume and let the boys go as Spiderman and Mr. Incredible. Next year, we'll go back to family made matching costumes for as long as I can get away with it.
Holden is my big lover, and Thornton is still a trial. I can't imagine my Ho-Ho hitting the terrible twos as wonderful and loving as he is now. Then again, I'm not sure if Thornton will live to see 4. I do know this: This too shall pass. Both the good and the bad, so I'm prepared.
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