On the road again graduates

[anchor08]

Hi everyone, sorry to be quiet for so long! I have been following along and thinking about all of you. Such an exciting time! Rayray, I don't think I every congratulated you on beautiful Sloane. I hope you're doing well with her and getting the help and support you need. Any exciting new developments?

I started emerging from the fog of the first few weeks and then my family came to visit, then we just had a few days rest and now my in-laws are here. On the one hand it's great that they waited because the early days were such a blur, but on the other hand I feel like now we are just starting to play with establishing a routine and with the visitors it's all a bit random again. We'll be fine though -- my family was excited to do lots of fun things around Cape Town (which I enjoyed as well, but it was too tiring in the end), but my in-laws will be more low-key and hold Evelyn while I take a nap!

She is getting so big, and since about 7 weeks she is doing a lot more -- holding eye contact, tracking objects, responding to faces, smiling, etc. It's harder to get her to take naps because the world is so much more stimulating than it used to be, but it's also fun that she's awake more and easier to play with. Nights are inconsistent, but sometimes we get longer stretches of sleep as well.

Here are some low-res phone pictures -- it's hard to capture a smile, she's quick!

 

[Starry Night]

I'm glad I'm not the only one! With DS I honestly felt like if I didn't eat a brownie I would die. This time I'm glad I don't have a brownie craving. Those are far too quick and easy to make.

I weighed myself and I've gained 5 pounds since I last weighed myself about 4 weeks so it's not as bad as I thought. I just have to get myself back under control now before it gets worse.

 

[Starry Night]

anchor - it seems we posted at the same time. And what a sweetie your little girlie is! I love that baby smile! Enjoy your time with the inlaws. She is still young so it shouldn't be too hard to get back into a routine. And don't be afraid to insist on certain things if you can see Evelyn is getting stressed. You'll start to figure out just how far off you can go from the routine before baby begins to protest. For us, we can have 2 crazy days in a week before DS throws in the towel and turns into an absolute monster. Just pick which parts of the routine are the most important to maintain. For us, we make sure DS goes to bed and naps at the same time as meals are unpredictable with a house full of guests.

And I'm eating a bowl of fruit. Everyone be proud of me. LOL

 

[Left wonderin]

Anchor hi she is adorable and growing at some rate !!!!! How do you every put her down she is so cute sounds like you have been a busy lady !!!

 

[skyesmom]

Anchor she is amazing!! and i am super proud of you Starry!!!

 

[Carybear]

yeah for the fruit starry!!!!

Anchor she is just precious!!!

 

[Left wonderin]

Hi Cary how are things with you ? How are you doing theses days apart from work ?? Have you any plans to chart again soon or are you leaving it all in Gods hands for now ??

 

[Carybear]

Hi Left! Things are going good... I'm extremely tired these days but life is good. I just went to see a friend whose baby is just about a month old. She is very sweet. I have no doubt that my time is coming.

At this point I do not have the strength or energy to chart. We are completely leaving it in God's hands. For the time being, I am rejoicing with you all as you get closer to holding your rainbows. And i know that when it is my time you all will rejoice with me

 

[Left wonderin]

Cary I'm delighted to hear your doing ok , I think of you often and keep you in my prayers . I have no doubt your time is coming just when it should . The day you announce your BFP I'm having a celebration ))

 

[skyesmom]

Cary I'm delighted to hear your doing ok , I think of you often and keep you in my prayers . I have no doubt your time is coming just when it should . The day you announce your BFP I'm having a celebration ))

dito! i'll throw a party for that too!

 

[Starry Night]

Cary - I think I'm going to jump around the house the day you get your bfp. LOL I am glad that you're staying so up beat. I'm sure it's not always an easy choice to make! It's something I always struggle with, that's for sure.

afm - my appointment is today and really, really hoping to find out the gender...finally! The OB said she'd tell us if the technician didn't and the tech had said he knew what it was so I think we should find out one way or the other. After two weeks waiting I don't want to hear "inconclusive". eeeks! However, we are supposed to be getting a blizzard followed by freezing rain today. Why today??? We'll just have to leave super early so we can take our time.

 

[skyesmom]

Starry!!!!! keep us posteddddd!!!! aaaa i'm all pins and needles now!

 

[RedWylder]

Oh Starry I can't wait to know!

Anchor, Evelyn is so sweet. I bet she's getting more fun with her little smiles.

I'm sorry I'm not around much, I hardly have energy to type. I follow though. I've definitely taken on as much as I can handle this semester. I am taking 2 really tough distance ed Biology/Lab courses that I'm doing in my "spare" time between teaching and volunteering at the Fire Dept and making a baby. I'll be pushing myself to the limit but I hope it's all worth it. In the mean time.. take care every one!

 

[Starry Night]

Well, after hitting white-out conditions on the way to the city we made it to our appointment safe and sound and.....

It's a GIRL!!!

Mother's intuition wins the day once again. lol

 

[Carybear]

Oh My Gosh! Oh My Gosh! Oh My Gosh!!!!!!!! I'm jumping up and down and thanking God for answering prayers.... STARRY!!!! I'm so excited for you!!!! Now... eat some more fruit and give her all the healthy stuff she needs!!!!

 

[RedWylder]

That is so exciting Starry!!!! Congrats on the little princess.

 

[Left wonderin]

Awhhhhh a princess I'm thrilled for you and Oh oooooh now you get to shop for pink things !!!! You won't feel the time now going Starry till you meet her xxxxx

 

[skyesmom]

this is the pinkest rainbow thread ever!!!! CONGRATS STARRY!!!!! AAAAAAWWWWWW YEAH!!!!

 

[Carybear]

Guess your little man Left is the little prince among all the princesses... ;-)

 

[Starry Night]

I was thinking he had his own harem but that's not exactly progressive. LOL Maybe fan club......ha ha

I also need to report that everything on the scan was perfect. I have never had a normal pregnancy before and was sure they'd find something to be concerned about. Also, my results from my downs' syndrome and spinda bifida tests came back all clear. Next appointment (in 4 weeks) I go for some more blood work. Not sure what is all involved. And then 4 weeks after that I go for my GD screening. So I'll be about 28 weeks I think.

And I didn't do it on purpose, but one of the bodysuits I bought yesterday has a rainbow on the front. I didn't make the connection until we were on the way home.