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our pooooor men. :) Actually, when Rachel was born my husband was working his full time job at Boeing, teaching his regular night cla__s which was two nights AND had taken on an additional cla__s which was one more night a week. At first we thought it would be not so bad but after Rachel was born I would practically toss her into his arms when he got home. :) He never complained though poor thing!!! I was a mess but he is much better on no sleep than I am. Even without a baby I need my ZZZ's. Ok - got to run to the store while rachel is napping. she got up at 6am after cry ing all night and fell asleep on the couch at 11:30 watching a sesame street movie. She's never done that before!! Ok -see ya later!

Hey, I had my baby shower yesterday and it was really nice. I got some stuff off my regisrty and my my girlfriend Paula gave me $100 gift card to Babies"R"Us, so that helped a lot. By the time I got home, went through everything and got up to bed it was about 20 minutes to midnight, and my feet were soooooo swollen. I never had this problem when I was this pregnant with Madaly, but that was also winter time, so maybe the heat makes it worse? I am very uncomfortable, mainly because of the swelling in my hands and feet. Every now and then Nathan moves and it is pretty painful, but it's not consistent like the swelling. Jimmy just left with Maddy so I can go through my stuff and get it put away without "help" from Maddy, and so I can rest and get some of the swelling down. Anyway, I hope Levi is still an angel and making things pretty easy for you. How is Rachel doing?? Any jealousy?? Talk to you later.

hey, only have a second right now. I have visitors coming. :) Last night levi slept from midnight to 6:30 am!!! I woke up at 5:30 in a panic because he hadn't woken up all night but he was fine. He eats and sleeps! Rachel is fine with him, just wants all his stuff. Car seat, toys, blankets, pacifier...you name it. No jealousy yet but we'll see what happens when Tim goes back to work. That's great about your shower! I love gift cards - you can get whatever you want. :) My feet got swollen with both kids- and my hands - and they still are a little. Getting better though. Oh, I know, TMI but my first post partum poops are out of the way. haha...I dreaded it - but I feel really good today for the first time (physically) and of course, I got several hours of uninterrupted sleep! My mom was here this weekend too - well, last night and part of today. I went to my dads yesterday morning with the kids since Tim went to run that Breast Cancer run downtown. I didn't want to be alone with both of them. Rachel got to play with my step-sister (10 years old) and hang out with grandpa. Gave me a break! Ok...got to run and eat something real quick. I'll check in later when the kids are asleep again. Levi should be hungry soon and a friend is stopping by here in the next 15 minutes or so.

I finally finished washing, organizing and putting away all of the stuff from my shower and the things I bought yesterday that I didn't get. I am totally paying for it now. My feet are swollen again and hurt pretty bad, but not the kind of pain that can be helped with a foot ma__sage. I couldn't stop today, I was on a mission. I cleaned out a drawer in the kitchen for all the bottles, I dug out my bottle warmer and the sterilizer too. I now feel like if I went in to labor now, that I would be pretty prepared... not perfect, but good enough to make it. There are still a few things I need, bottle brush, another package of Born Free nipples, changing pad covers, temporal thermometer, and a Keepsake box. I may go get that stuff tomorrow, depending on how my feet feel. Other than that I am done. Jimmy still has some things to do to finish Nathans room, but it isn't a lot and should only take him a few hours. At this point I just want all of this to be over with. I am almost jealous that you are done!! Jimmy changed his schedule to be home early three days a week until the baby is born. Tomorrow he will be home by 3:30pm and I am so happy for that, Maddy is really going to like it too. Anyway, I am glad to hear that you got some solid sleep last night. Madalyn started sleeping throught the night at about 5 weeks. It was great and the pediatrician told us that she would wake up if she needed to eat, so to just let her sleep. She would normally sleep for about 6 or 7 hours. I can only hope that Nathaniel is as easy as she was. I'll check back with you tomorrow.

hey there- don't be jealous - I'm almost jealous of you cuz you're still pregnant. :) Kind of weird, you can't stand how you feel at the end but then you miss it when it's over. I just miss the anticipation of what's to come - but I'm glad I don't hurt anymore. I think pregnancy is a great excuse to get foot rubs whenever you want. :) Well I got under 170!!! woohoo!!! I've lost 20 pounds in a week - yay!! I weigh in at night and in the morning and you KNOW you're doing good when you weigh the same or less at night. Usually you weigh more at the end of the day. I'm really excited! Can't wait to wear my non-preggo clothes. I remember having everything ready about a month before - it was a nice feeling. I always found more to do though. :) I hope Nathaniel is good for you too - I'm just so happy about Levi, it's not nearly as stressful as it was with Rachel. Tim and I would get in little spats in the middle of the night with her because I was so tired and crabby. :) Never anything bad, but I was a super crazy mommy for a few weeks. haha...I was seriously sleep deprived and crazy from all the crying and throwing up she did. This one is like an angel in comparison - I loooooooove it. :) yay!!! Keep me posted on your appointments!

20 lbs lost so far, that is great. I'm not feeling that well today. I'm a bit nauseated and have been sick to my stomach since last night. It is pretty nice outside, but I don't want to get up, so I keep starting a new cartoon for Madalyn. I feel bad that I can't take her outside to play. Jimmy got home about 20 minutes ago, but he still has some work to do, so I don't know when he will be able to play with her. All I want to do is go upstairs and go to sleep.

sorry you're not feeling well. :( I feel like I'm fighting a cold myself - seems it's going around and rachel was really sick so ... I'm sure my day is coming. I have a chest cough and it kills me to cough - hurts my b___t. :) haha..but really, it does. Don't feel bad about the cartoons - I've had days like that and I'm sure once Tim goes to work we'll have some more. Right now I rely on him to entertain her as much as possible since I've got the baby to worry about. I feel bad sometimes, like I don't spend as much time with her now. I have to try to make time for just her - before bed and and stuff. Levi has been eating like a little piggy today - sometimes he wants to eat an hour after he just finished. Hope it's not that way tonight. Last night he was up from 3-5:30/6am. Ate at 3 and 4:30 and I had a hard time sleeping cuz he was fussing. Tim finally took him for a bit to settle him.

Hey, I got the e-mail, but I could only open the first two photos for some reason. Levi is such a cutie pie, and you can really tell that he and Rachel are siblings. I am still sick to my stomach!! I can't shake this. I'm starting to think that it is because the baby is so low. I don't feel sick, and no one else in the house is ill. I guess I will find out on thursday at my appointment. Dr. Edstrom is going to check me for the first time. I am really looking forward to hearing wether or not I am dilated at all. Anyway, I saw that it is going to be really nice for the next couple of weeks, so Maddy and I are going to be spending a lot of time out in the pool in the backyard. I get to just sit in my lounge chair while she plays, that sounds really good to me. The less I have to move around the better. Maddy is finishing her breakfast and then we are off to the grocery store. Jimmy will be home today by 4:30, so I have to get something to cook for dinner. I'll talk to you later.

I was sick off and on the last month - felt like I was going to throw up and nauseated a lot. I think it's hormones - but who knows. :) Levi slept for 7 hours last night! So nice! He didn't get up till 5:45 and then went back to sleep till 10am. He's back in bed again. Rachel is outside playing with Tim and I am gonna take a shower and then go enjoy the sunshine like you are. Hang in there! I want to know all about your appointment!! Oh, some people had problems with the pics and I have no idea why. Some people didn't even get my email - weird!

Today has been a bit hard. I am miserable, and I keep doing way too much. The baby's movements are really painful, and the pressure in my crotch when I sit to pee is almost unbearable. I friggin' swear that if I am not dilated at all by thursday, I am going to have a breakdown in the doctors office. I want this to be OVER! I was short with Madalyn today and I feel awful about it. Jimmy was home, so I came upstairs and cried. Jimmy was supposed to be getting some work done since he got home, it hasn't worked out today. If he is stressed and feeling the pressure, he isn't showing it, and for that I am thankful. I don't need anything else to feel guilty about. Anyway, I am so happy that Levi is such a good baby for you. He really is adorable.

I totally feel for you - I really do. :) It feels like forever ago now that I was in your shoes! I don't miss that part of it. Just take it easy - you really won't have a chance once the baby gets here - and that I know! Rachel has been a total pill the last few weeks -screaming and throwing fits over everything. I think she's frustrated that she can't tell us what she wants too. She just doesn't need to scream over everything!!! ugh..Levi was eating like a pig today. Every hour this afternoon! FInally I got so sore that I gave him a couple ounces of formula and he settled right down. He hasn't been too keen on the pacifier either - but he loves the swing! :) Ok - we're gonna watch a movie now that Rachel is in bed. Have a great night and take it easy!!!!!!!

This morning I woke up and Jimmy had overslept. It was 8:40 when he got out of bed and he was supposed to have been out the door by 4:15am... oops! I was still in the shower when Maddy came in our room. Jimmy stripped her down and put her in with me. Now that she has had breakfast and I have finished vacuuming we are going to Rite Aid to get my Synthroid, and then to the park for awhile. My goal is to get some laundry done and make dinner tonight. Other than that I plan on laying around a bit. I figured out how to be in my lounge chair in the backyard while pushing Madalyn on the big swing, I am a genius!! Anyway, I have a positive att_tude about today, and I think things will be fine. Besides, I just have to make it to bedtime, Jimmy has tomorrow off. Friday I am on my own again, but then there is the weekend. Jimmy's birthday is next Tuesday, at some point I have to get him a gift. There is this BBQ he has been eye-balling for the last couple of months. I hope it is still available. I can go get it and hide it in Julie's garage. I guess I should really go find it today. If it is gone I don't know what I will get, I have no backup plan. Well, the kid keeps telling me she is ready to go to the "paw-wak", so I guess I should get going. I'm sorry Rachel is giving you two a difficult time. Atleast Levi isn't colicky and screaming all day long (knock on wood). I'll talk to you later. I can't wait until this kid is born and we can get together again. Have a great day!

So far so good today. I picked up my prescirption, took Maddy to the park and then we went to Fred Meyer. They are out of the BBQ that Jimmy wanted, so I guess I have to go to Home Depot to see if they have one like it. Julie came over with the boys and they all played in the pool for a little over and hour. I realized it was time to come in when I saw Maddy shivering and chattering her teeth. Now she is in and dry, watching Mickey Mouse Club House. This is my chance to figure out what to make for dinner. Jimmy probably won't be home until around 10pm, so I am on my own tonight.

hey there - glad your day was good :) I got up at 5 with Levi - and he didn't go back to sleep till almost 7. So we slept in till 9. :) My big adventure was going to costco by myself while the kids slept. Then we went for a walk to the park. I over did it today I think - my b___t hurts some more. I also did a ton of laundry and organized a bunch of stuff for our garage sale Friday. It's the "community" garage sale weekend. Anyways - just wanted to say hi real quick. I"m tired and gonna watch So You Think You can Dance. :)

We are off to my appointment in about 5 minutes. I am hoping to have made some progress, anything other than 0 and 0%. Wish me luck!!!

good luck - but remember, even if you are 3cm and 80% effaced - it could take you another 6 weeks! haha. :) Sorry, I was making a joke about myself but I guess it's not very encouraging! Well, you know I mean well! :) Keep me posted!!! Levi slept from 11-4:45, ate, and fell right back to sleep till 7:45. AWESOME!! He's starting to become a regular! I'm so excited about this. Tim says he didn't even need to stay home because he's been such a good baby - in comparison to how Rachel was he is a total angel. I feel so fortunate this time around - it's totally worth the extra two weeks I had to wait. :)