Joyous Mother's Day Week---Enjoying our Bambino Blessings

Hi ladies. Have a couple minutes. I'm having fun with my friend, but feel overwhelmed even with all her help!

Today's appt went well. Maddie is 11lbs 9 oz, Myranda is 11lb 6 oz. They are both 15.25 inches long. Myranda still has a slight heart mumor, but dr wasn't concerned. They did a repeat venous draw for hemoglobin but I didn't get results back yet.

We went to Mexican restaurant and the food was marvelous. Our pediatrician emphasized how important my caloric intake is nursing twins...and I am going to work at getting eight 300 calorie meals/day (instead of six or seven).

I found a few pairs of pants at Goodwill & consignment shop, which was fun. I was suprised that I was a size 3!! :eek::eek: It's kinda fun to be so slim, but am not convinced that I will stay that small (or that I even want to). Maybe the increase in calories will help.

What else? I fed the girls their first solid foods. They ate like little birds with their mouths wide wide open. Myranda even tried to get the spoon from me! They are going to be great eaters. They are so petite they didn't even make it on growth curve; dr wants me to feed feed feed and feed more! I'm glad they like their solids!

Dad is going down fast. Emotional times. They just found out they don't have mortgage insurance. My Dad is dying thinking that he is providing for his family,...with in fact he is leaving a big debt. If he knew this he would die believing that he failed his family. Urgh. He is getting so close,..he told my mom that he wants to die holding her hand. Urgh. I really don't know how to process all this information.

Cops came to interview Jory. He is getting fined $500 for restoration and will have hours of community service. He will need to go in front of a committee in apologize and explain exactly what happened. *sigh*

My friend took Jory to pick up his tuxedo tonight. He's still going to prom, but will need to come home right after the dance (was going to stay until 5AM the next morning for the school's celebration). I didn't want the girl not to be able to go to prom b/c Jory backed out. That wouldn't be fair.

Whew. I'm exhausted.. I crave for a run, but it's 7PM already & I'm beyond tired....so no workout three days in a row! I need to work tomorrow, so I will aim to go to bed around 9ish.

Alrighty, I wrote a book! Jen, how did appt go today? Christine, you are so creative with making a video for Jimmy. Susan I bet your getting sick of looking at boxes! Waves to everyone else! Be back Friday!
 
Susan- Hi! What does DH do? I have no clue, adn am a curious busy body!
Jen- How was the doctor? Did you have to do shots?
Mel- Wow, hon. You have more than a full plate. Size 3? I was a size 3 in 1988. Yes, 1988, and I am 2 inches shorter than you. I will send you rations! I am glad the girls are doing okay and nothing is alarming. You are nursing two girls, sometimes I forget! Wow!!!! Is there any way to get assistance on the mortgatge insurance or to transfer ownership? I am curious? My friends mom transferred all property to her daughter before death adn sold he rthe house for real cheap, to make things work... I can find out more if you nee.
Okay, John is freaking losing it. I have gotten almost no naps from him. I am beat. BBL, though. He will take a long time to go down.
Lisa- Holy crap on that coffee turtle thing!
Is anyone else going to watch Living with Jillian? I am psyched. Oh, and Sunshines arms looked good last ngiht, but I am so creeped out by her relationship with her dad. CREEPY. I want Daris to win. His hair is gross, though. I just cannot get pubic hair out of my mind when I see him. I know it is gross. But ewwwwww.
 
melanie-the girls are such little peanuts! that's great they ate their first solids so well. I've said it before, but you should be so proud to have EBF TWO babies for 6months!

Christine-how'd it go getting John down? It's so hard whe they get overtired. the coffee thing...the customer behindme today at Caribou was ordering a drink with SNICKERS IN IT! ugh! there is just something about drinking something with 40g of fat that kind of makes me want to puke. I'd so much rather have some chicago deep dish pizza!

Jen-your DH sounds like such a sweetheart. If I had one like that, I'd be 'rewarding' him often, too!

Susan-good luck with your Insanity tomorrow. Can't wait to hear how it goes.

Since I've fallen off the wagon (and right into a vat (sp?)of chocolate chips), I've written a commitment sheet, taped it in thekitchen, and hav DH helping to enforce it: no chocolate, baked goods, or crackers. none. everything else (including alcohol) is fairgame for now. those 3 are just horrible trigger foods for me.

No Insanity for me this am, as Caden was up at 5bells. I knew I would be a bear if I had to be up that early and not get a workout, so I did 3.25 mi on the treadmill to the very motivating Clifford The Big Red Dog. Talk about a very long 30min.

The kids were sweet tonight. Reese giggles so cute and Caden gave me lots of hugs :) sleep tight every one!
 
and my heart goesout to you, Melanie, and to your family...so sorry about your dad. I hope there is something that can be done about the mortgage..you all are dealing with the emotions of his possible last days--it would be such a weight lifted off ifthe mortgage wasn't an issue.
 
Melanie- I am so sorry to hear about the situation with your dad. Its a tough place to be right now. ((HUGS)) I think it is fair to allow Jory to go to prom and have him come directly home. I got arrested at 15 right before spring break and was not allowed to go to the beach with friends for spring break. :eek: YAY for the girls doing well with solids!

Christine- Girl, I bet your butt looks great in the short shorts! LMAO about Darius's hair. He has a nice looking face but I agree on the hair. Never really made me think of pubic hair.....:p I'm going to try to watch Living w Jillian. When does it start? I hope you got some rest last night.

Lisa- Good for you on the commitment sheet! Interested to see if it works for you! Clifford while on the TM??? ACK! My heart goes out to you! :D

Susan- 3 weeks??? You better stop typing and get to packin!! ;)
 
Jen- Living with Jillian starts at the beginning of June. I think it looks good, but might be too in your face. I do nto know. We will find out! Are you doing insanity today? I did PUB yesterday adn am not even sore, and I was using the same weight as Cathe, so I might do upper body again today. I LOVE STS abs as well! What are your plans this weekend?
Lisa- Clifford? That sounds awful. We need to get Caden a portable DVD player! Good job on the list. I get weak on my eats at night.
Susan- Happy mornign to you!
Melanie- I hope you enjoy your company. We will miss you today.
JOhn slept AWESOME last night. I feel like a new woman!!!!!!!!!!! I am in such a great mood. I am also so excited for tomorrow afternoon when my boys come home. I cannot wait! Jimmy did better at grandmas yesterday. THey made cupcakes, went hiking, swam twice.
going to have coffee, and then run. I am goign to clean out the garage today adn go through all my clothes and get rid of the fat ones . :)
 
lisa- snickers? yuck! i agree, if i am going to eat that much fat and calories, pizza and beer!
mel- yay on the solids!
john is having a bottle and then off for a run. i got fresh running shoes, i cannot wait to run!
i went to the mall yesterday, what is it with all the 80's clothes?ewwwwwww.
i foung some great pajamas at the gap, though.
 
Hey ladies! Dealing with a challenging case at work this week that is sucking the life out of me. Ugh! I leave at 130p for James's 6 month appt. After this case at work I just want to hold my baby close and smell him. Ahhhh..:D

Christine and Lisa- I dont waste my calories on crappy drinks or store bought sweets. Pizza, beer and homemade brownies.... YES!

Christine- I have a weird inflammation in my leg from doing STS legs. I'm not sure if I will do Insanity tonight or not. Part of me wants to because I will be home after dr appt but part of me wants to take it easy before 5K. Not sure yet... No big plans this weekend yet. Just the 5K, my mom will be with J on the sidelines cheering me on. DH has to work. Boo... Yay for Jimmy! I hope he had a good time! You will be whole again when your boys return.

Okay gotta go! BBL!

Hi all! Miss yoU!
 
Hi ladies
Life seems so hectic right now!! My house is a total wreck. I start to pack a closet or someting then K wakes up..etc etc etc

I did not workout this morning. Durning her very short nap I folded all the clothes and straigtened up..I feels much more organzied now. She is napping now am Im having some coffee..then we are off to hear Haley's report on Florida and I am taking Key Lime Pie for the class.

Christine-did Jimmy like the video you made him? I hope John naps today! The 80's were my teen years....fashions then sucked! I am so old!

Jen-sorry for the stress at work. Let us know how the shots go.

Waves to everyone. BB later..I hope!
 
Jen- I bet you are holding James right now! How is your leg swollen and where? Stay off it! How was the appt?
Susan- I was a teen for part of the late eighties, and that was enough! I was a full throttle 80s dork. I had BIG bangs, lots of hairspray, caterpillars for eyebrows, acid wash EVERYTHING. I was so bummed to go to the mall, ready to treat myself and buy nothing!
So JOhn is awful. Every time I put him down for a nap, he wakes up about 20 minutes later screaming. So he is overtired and satanic. I think he misses daddy and Jimmy. I know I do. I am so bored without them! I reorganized the garage, cleaned all the closets and sorted out all the clothes that are too small for hte boys. I went on a second run. I am now thinking about going grocery shopping since JOhn is a pill here or there, might as well get somethign done. ANd i am hungry and need to get away from teh snack cupboard for a bit. I am munching a lot today.
BBL... Hope your babies nap for yoU!
 
Christine- My leg isn't swollen, it feels like a nerve is inflammed. My back and hamstrings get achy around the time I ovulate (weird, I know) so I wonder if that is what is going on. I skipped Insanity tonight. I get bored when DH isn't here or sleeping during the day.

James's appt went good. He is 16 lbs 11oz and 27 1/4 inches long. He got two shots and cried but recovered quickly and then smiled at the nurse through his tears. He is such a good boy. Dr said he can start trying things we eat like black beans and such.
DH and I are talking about getting an above ground pool and have researching/planning all afternoon. I might have to skip Insanity/STS after this weekend to tear up sod in the back yard with him. Crazy, but I offered, more so for the workout. :D
 
Jen- Yay for a good dr appt! Sweet boy! And the pool sounds so fun!
I also volunteer for things like that. I wax and polish the floors by hand, just for the shoulder burn. I did the garage today for the lifting!
I am so frustrated with John not napping. This is awful. I want to go nuts! He is so tired, rubs his eyes, I go through all the nap motions and he wakes up! I almost think the house is too quiet without jimmy here!
 
Morning!
Christine-ok I gotta see a pic of your decked out in the 80s! I can just picture you! Isnt it wierd ..we think we look soooo good in the time then look back OMG! How do you get so much done with John awake. K is fine in her saucer for about 10 min then wants out and me to hold her..or play on the floor. K either naps really good or really bad. Yesterday was a bad day...but we had a few good days in a row.


Jen-so glad James did well...he is such a sweetie! I was wondering about beans etc and if it was ok to feed Kara. Like my broccoli soup...wonder if she could try that ok. He will love a pool! I am really going to miss ours this summer. Haley plans to swim this weekend for the first time.

Kara wanted our dog, Bubbles, tennis ball yesterday as I as playing fetch with Bubbs...K leaped across my lap to get the ball then had this proud, satisfied look......she and Bubbles were eye to eye and K was looking at her like "yeah, I got it, now whatcha gonna do"...it was so funny....guess you had to be there lol.

Disc 9, legs on tap today.

Waves to everyone. I need to read back and see how Mels week is going. Miss you girl!
 
Ok I missed A LOT yesterday!
Melanie-great that the grils are doing so well..and so glad they are eating good. Im wanting Kara to try more stuff now. Im glad things are geting worked out with Jory..this will stay with him forever and probably light a fire under him to stay on track. You are a great mom!!!!! and you are great for letting him go to prom so his date can go!

Lisa-how its going with your plan? what a good idea..I need to do that too. My hardest time if from about 1-4 in the afternoons. I don;'t know what comes over me. I am perfect the rest of the day. .....but boy can I do some damage in that time! I just CANNOT bake!!

Christine-dh worked for GE (not in the appliance section, but in modular space) for years and was burning out fast. His brother begged him to come here to help run his business.....they make the only machine in the US that pours this special cement..dont get me to lying acting like I know what it actually does! We are in the armpit of Ark and HATE it....its depressing and no place to raise children. My going to school is my dream and a way out for us. Dh has kinda put me off of going to school for many years...not in a bad way..just saying we couldnt afford it etc. He now has been saying how guilty he feels for that and Im going to school no matter what we have to do ..and he will make it happen...hes being so sweet about it. It won't be easy...but we'll make it.

Ok gotta get H up and going. K is acatually sleeping in today..should of worked out...but I just never know what she's gonna do!!
 
Good AM ladies! I have so much catching up to do. I'm sad that I'm missing out on so much here. Whew life is FAST!

In laws are going to be here sometime this PM....so I'm going to have to clean this afternoon. My friend is still here, so I'm thinking maybe she can help organize playroom with me...otherwise I don't think I'm ever going to get a chance! Also baths and nail clippings, haircuts, veggie bean soup headed in crockpot.

But, most importantly folks....my running buddy is headed over here at 9AM for a five mile jog. This will be my glue for the day. I haven't worked out in four days and that's the longest stretch i've had since I've been on bedrest! Am I a nerd or what? lol

Got a little scary news. Myranda's hemoglobin is still low. They want us to go to Fargo (5 hrs away) to see a specialist. Ugh. It's not that low, 8.3 is what DH said but with her slight heart murmor it could be somesort of anemia. REmember she was close to a blood tranfusion a couple months back due to low hemoglobin (this is from ABO incompatibility from birth). Anyhew, trying not to worry until there's something to worry about.

Ugh. I really wanted to get to girl's one year bday before working more hours but I can see us falling behind financially and I think it'd be in the best interest of our family if I pick up more shifts. This is very heartbreaking for me, b/c my kids are my life and I don't want to miss out on things....but I want a stable life for them too. If life's unexpected events didn't happen, we'd be fine,...but dad's get sick & kids need to go to doctor's out of town. Each trip out of town is 500-1000 expense for our family of seven. I'm praying for wisdom in this area.

Okay enough rambling. I don't know if you gals realize this or not....but it helps me so much to just write my issues. You are like my journal. LOl

Love you girls! BBL
 
Well apparently there is a sod cutter that does all the work for you so I might not get as much of a workout as I would like tearing up sod. :( I feel tough and was looking forward to getting sweaty and dirty. But I still may tear up the sod w the cutter for DH while he works this weekend. He joked this AM that he would come home from work and I would have the whole backyard torn up with a big proud grin on my face. :D

Susan- That is really cute about K and the dog. I can't wait until James can really start playing with our dog Kayla. She brings her stuffed toys and places them in his lap and he picks them up but she doesnt understand that he cant throw yet. :) I think the broccoli soup would be okay for her to try. James had sweet corn casserole last night but I think it gave him gas cause he woke up once in the night and then made all kinds of noise pooping this AM. :eek: That is really great that DH is being so supportive now. It is never too late to chase your dreams.

Melanie- Girl, you always have so much going on. Whew! I am tired already just reading about what you have to get done! :p I'm sorry about Myranda's hemoglobin. Is anemia the only risk or do you know what else it might be? You do incur quite a cost when you have to travel. I don't know how you do it but you always pull it off with such grace. You are such a great mom and caretaker to your family. I believe you are the rock that holds them all together.

Christine- Does DH and Jimmy come home today? I bet you are so excited!

Hoping to do back and biceps tonight. I really want to do an Insanity too but I doubt I will have all that time after work.

Hi all! BBL!
 
Susan- Go for it on the foods, especially if you have no history of you or DH or Haley having food allergies. I feed EVERYTHING we eat to John and he prefers it! He loves onions and garlicky things. There is a great hand held puree thing I have and just puree what we are having!!!! We all eat so healthy, our foods are probably better for them. One thing John loves is white beans pureed with sweet potatoes. The Sprout food line makes that one (the Tyler Florence one). How cute that Kara is getting to be so interactive. The first 6 months are so slow, and then they sure do rocket into their personalities! Hope Haley has fun swimming, Jimmy loves it so much. I am not sure that I understand what your DSH does, but it sounds complicated. I have to admit, that Arkansas is one of the last places I would want to live. We have good friends in Kansas and when we went to visit them it was so boring. And flat. Real flat. And there was not a starbucks for 30 miles!
Melanie- My friend had the same blood problem with her daughter. I will ask her about heart murmers. I know they had to get a lot of tests done for a year or two, and they came back iffy for a while but now their daughter is 3 and perfectly healthy. I feel bad for all that you are going through. MOney should grow on trees! You are a pure miracle worker to do all that you do. HAVE A TERRIFIC RUN!
Jen- I would totally rip up the back yard! I am so like that! I hate using a machine when I coudl do it myself! Good luck on teh race! Do we get to see pictures?
Susan, I think there are some pics of me in the 80s on FB that were posted by others and I got tagged... BIG BANGS!
Jimmy an dDH come home today. I am so darn excited. John has slept so badly this week. I think he either misses the chaos, or is just a booger.
laundry beeping, BBL!
 
Jen-I love working ouside getting all dirty and sweaty!!Oh our trip to fla will be the week after Fathers day..we will be there Sun-Fri or Sat..I know you work during the week so it might be hard for us to get together.

Christine-thanks for the food advice. Im gonna try the soup today for lunch! Im headed to facebook to look at those bang lol! Yayy for your men returning..been a fast week!

K will be taking a late morning nap....she is ready to play no..bb
 
Now DH is saying that he will tear up the sod on Monday when he is off. I really think the man doesn't trust me. :p

Christine- If someone takes pics at the race I will post them. I have a two cup food processor that I thought I would start using to puree what we eat for James.

Susan- Hopefully we can work it out and get together!
 
Anyone know if you can buy the three extra discs for Insanity seperate? I looked on ebay but I don't trust that they aren't copies. I wasn't sure if you could buy just the three from the deluxe edition.
 
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