We had SO much fun! Jenny, Julia, Elisa, and I went to dinner at Crown Burger first and then walked over to the ESA for the concert. When we originally got there, we didn't have seats together, but we were able to get upgraded and got to sit together...on the front row. We were on the side, but still! It was awesome! We sang, we danced, we screamed! Julia even ended up with a couple of balloons from the show and both Julia and Elisa got to give Gary high five! We had so much fun! Here are some pics from the show.
Friday, February 27, 2009
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
What A Great Day!
Today was truly one of those days that just went well. Debi invited us to go to a free movie today at the dollar theater her uncle owns in Sandy. It was so fun! We went to see Bolt, which I wasn't sure Ethan would be able to sit through, but he actually did really well. He enjoyed the movie and the free popcorn! Thanks Debi for a great time!
Ethan did so well with the potty thing today. I'm sure there will be good days and bad days until he finally gets it down, but today was definitely a good day. Basically, my strategy is still underwear all day, except naps and bed time, using the potty box as a reward for going, and asking him like every five seconds until he gets annoyed if he has to go potty. I'll wear him down eventually!
Oh, the other thing...I get to go see Rascal Flatts tomorrow night! I'm so excited. It's funny, it's kind of the week of concerts. The Celine concert that was supposed to be in November got rescheduled for this week so I get two concerts in one week. How cool is that! I'll update more on those later. It should be really fun tomorrow. I'm going with my sister-in-law, Elisa, and Jenny. Jenny is also bringing her daughter, Julia. Should be a really fun time.
Ethan did so well with the potty thing today. I'm sure there will be good days and bad days until he finally gets it down, but today was definitely a good day. Basically, my strategy is still underwear all day, except naps and bed time, using the potty box as a reward for going, and asking him like every five seconds until he gets annoyed if he has to go potty. I'll wear him down eventually!
Oh, the other thing...I get to go see Rascal Flatts tomorrow night! I'm so excited. It's funny, it's kind of the week of concerts. The Celine concert that was supposed to be in November got rescheduled for this week so I get two concerts in one week. How cool is that! I'll update more on those later. It should be really fun tomorrow. I'm going with my sister-in-law, Elisa, and Jenny. Jenny is also bringing her daughter, Julia. Should be a really fun time.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Where Am I Now?
Well, not a whole lot is going on here. I think the Clomid is working. I've cleaned my house top to bottom over the last three days, always a sign of the ever present nesting instinct I get when I'm about to ovulate. I got my blood test results back and they pretty much confirmed that I've got PCOS. At least I know for sure what's going on and we can work on correcting it now.
We had a lot of fun this weekend. We got a new dresser and some nightstands at IKEA with our tax return. We actually have room in our dresser to store our clothing! Imagine that! I love that store! Dan and I also went out for Valentine's Day for the first time in like 4 years. He always has to work. We even went to a girl movie, "He's Just Not That Into You." It was really nice to get out and have time just to ourselves.
On the potty training front, I'm still fighting the war. I haven't surrendered yet. Ethan figured out the loophole in the whole Pull-Ups over the underwear thing and started to not care again. I just got fed up and decided to only do Pull-Ups at night and naps. That's it. He has been pretty good about going in the potty. Fingers crossed this isn't going to take too much longer.
Another good thing that his happening...I think, is me working on some of my control issues. Yes, I know that being the one to add up the numbers and send out checks after we get paid will not save the world, but it has been something that I have had to control for far too long. We're working together on it now instead of me just telling Dan how it is. That should be an adventure in and of itself. I am a control freak. Maybe now I'll just be one in recovery.
We had a lot of fun this weekend. We got a new dresser and some nightstands at IKEA with our tax return. We actually have room in our dresser to store our clothing! Imagine that! I love that store! Dan and I also went out for Valentine's Day for the first time in like 4 years. He always has to work. We even went to a girl movie, "He's Just Not That Into You." It was really nice to get out and have time just to ourselves.
On the potty training front, I'm still fighting the war. I haven't surrendered yet. Ethan figured out the loophole in the whole Pull-Ups over the underwear thing and started to not care again. I just got fed up and decided to only do Pull-Ups at night and naps. That's it. He has been pretty good about going in the potty. Fingers crossed this isn't going to take too much longer.
Another good thing that his happening...I think, is me working on some of my control issues. Yes, I know that being the one to add up the numbers and send out checks after we get paid will not save the world, but it has been something that I have had to control for far too long. We're working together on it now instead of me just telling Dan how it is. That should be an adventure in and of itself. I am a control freak. Maybe now I'll just be one in recovery.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Adjustments
This week thus far has been full of adjustments. I started my cycle on Sunday so I went in on Tuesday for my blood draw and glucose test. I hate the glucose test! You have to fast and then drink this orange soda that basically is like drinking syrup. I made it to the doctor though, thanks to Dan. I got my blood taken and now we're waiting. I should have the results soon. The tested me for a few things, basically they want to see where I'm at with my hormones. I also started on Metformin on Tuesday. It's a diabetes drug that will help with PCOS symptoms and get my body to do what it's supposed to do. However, you have to work up to the full dose, gradually working it in because, as I found out the hard way, you'll get sick if you don't. It's bearable, but just barely. I talked to the nurse this morning and she gave me instructions on how to ramp up the dose and how quickly to do it. I think it will help.
Also, I'm a genius! I've been working on potty training Ethan for a long time. My big problem was that he just doesn't care if he sits in his own filth. Pull-Ups and diapers are too comfortable and underwear leaked everywhere when we tried it and made him feel bad because he made a mess on the floor. Solution? Put the underwear UNDER the Pull-Ups. That way he can feel when he has had an accident and start to care that he's wet/dirty, but I'm not scrubbing the floors/couches/rugs and washing clothing every five minutes. I think this may work. I'm hoping. Maybe some of you who are having similar troubles with potty training could try this and let me know how it works for you. So far so good here. Ethan has the boosted confidence of being a "big boy" by wearing underwear, but he's not getting upset and discouraged when he has an accident. I think that was the major hurdle for us. He didn't want to try because he didn't think he could do it. He just needs some confidence. I'll let you know how this latest approach works as the days roll on for us.
Finally, I'm excited to be basically over my cold! This ends the week plus quarantine. I can finally go out and have some fun again. Ethan and I are going to hang out with Jenny and the kids tomorrow. He has really missed them. I think it will be fun. I've missed hanging out with Jenny too! I'm just happy to be healthy again.
Also, I'm a genius! I've been working on potty training Ethan for a long time. My big problem was that he just doesn't care if he sits in his own filth. Pull-Ups and diapers are too comfortable and underwear leaked everywhere when we tried it and made him feel bad because he made a mess on the floor. Solution? Put the underwear UNDER the Pull-Ups. That way he can feel when he has had an accident and start to care that he's wet/dirty, but I'm not scrubbing the floors/couches/rugs and washing clothing every five minutes. I think this may work. I'm hoping. Maybe some of you who are having similar troubles with potty training could try this and let me know how it works for you. So far so good here. Ethan has the boosted confidence of being a "big boy" by wearing underwear, but he's not getting upset and discouraged when he has an accident. I think that was the major hurdle for us. He didn't want to try because he didn't think he could do it. He just needs some confidence. I'll let you know how this latest approach works as the days roll on for us.
Finally, I'm excited to be basically over my cold! This ends the week plus quarantine. I can finally go out and have some fun again. Ethan and I are going to hang out with Jenny and the kids tomorrow. He has really missed them. I think it will be fun. I've missed hanging out with Jenny too! I'm just happy to be healthy again.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Super Ethan
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Abby The Cat
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Where Have I Been?
Well, let's see. It's been a little while since I posted. Part of that is because I've been sick all week long! Yay for me! Thank goodness for takeout...I mean seriously, when you are sick you just don't want to do anything, but there's this thing...kids like to eat their meals. Needless to say our family took full advantage of takeout this week. Hopefully things are back to normal soon. I'm still sick, but I'm not hacking up a lung, so we're good here.
On the fertility front, things are in a waiting pattern as of now. I think I'll be starting my cycle soon so that means I get to go in for that blood draw sometime this week. We're doing it on day 3 to see what my hormone levels are. I also get to take the glucose test. I hate that test. I don't think I'll be able to drink orange soda for a while after I do it. That stuff is NASTY!
Jenny and I were talking about the whole PCOS diagnosis thing the other day. She brought up the fact that maybe it was something that needed to happen. I tend to agree. While it's not fun dealing with the issues, I'm sure I've had these issues for quite some time, not just recently. I would've had to deal with them sooner or later. PCOS can cause other problems down the road like a higher risk for uteran cancer, diabetes, etc. I don't want to go down that road. I'd much rather manage it now and avoid that whole thing. I think I am blessed.
A lot of times, people only think they're "blessed" if good things are happening to them. As I've grown older, and I hope wiser, I've come to see that's not the case at all. We're blessed all the time, even when things are bad. Heavenly Father is always there to help us and lift us when we need it. He blesses us in the good times, but he also blesses us in the bad times. I think I'm blessed to have this diagnosis. At least I know what's wrong and I can attempt to fix it. I will be healthier when all of this is finished. It's like the bible says, "To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven." (Eccl. 3:1). Is it my season yet? Well, not quite yet, but there are steps to be taken in everything. This is just a step along in my life. It's not my WHOLE life.
Speaking of life, today we finally got out of the house! We had a family party at Dan's dad's house with the whole Hufstetler side of the family. We also had a baby shower for my niece who is due in a few weeks. She got so many cute things for the baby! I crocheted a sweater and hat for her. It's similar to the one I did for Rachel's baby, but the flowers are a bit different. Anyway, it was nice to be out of the house and hanging out with the family. I'm grateful that they've truly become my family. I feel comfortable around them. I love them. They love me and have accepted me, which is a great feeling. I know people don't always have warm fuzzies for their in laws, so it's really nice for us. Ethan had a great time. He loves playing with his cousins. He played so hard he actually fell asleep on the way home. It was so nice. I just brought him home and put him to bed.
All in all, it was a good day. I was blessed today.
On the fertility front, things are in a waiting pattern as of now. I think I'll be starting my cycle soon so that means I get to go in for that blood draw sometime this week. We're doing it on day 3 to see what my hormone levels are. I also get to take the glucose test. I hate that test. I don't think I'll be able to drink orange soda for a while after I do it. That stuff is NASTY!
Jenny and I were talking about the whole PCOS diagnosis thing the other day. She brought up the fact that maybe it was something that needed to happen. I tend to agree. While it's not fun dealing with the issues, I'm sure I've had these issues for quite some time, not just recently. I would've had to deal with them sooner or later. PCOS can cause other problems down the road like a higher risk for uteran cancer, diabetes, etc. I don't want to go down that road. I'd much rather manage it now and avoid that whole thing. I think I am blessed.
A lot of times, people only think they're "blessed" if good things are happening to them. As I've grown older, and I hope wiser, I've come to see that's not the case at all. We're blessed all the time, even when things are bad. Heavenly Father is always there to help us and lift us when we need it. He blesses us in the good times, but he also blesses us in the bad times. I think I'm blessed to have this diagnosis. At least I know what's wrong and I can attempt to fix it. I will be healthier when all of this is finished. It's like the bible says, "To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven." (Eccl. 3:1). Is it my season yet? Well, not quite yet, but there are steps to be taken in everything. This is just a step along in my life. It's not my WHOLE life.
Speaking of life, today we finally got out of the house! We had a family party at Dan's dad's house with the whole Hufstetler side of the family. We also had a baby shower for my niece who is due in a few weeks. She got so many cute things for the baby! I crocheted a sweater and hat for her. It's similar to the one I did for Rachel's baby, but the flowers are a bit different. Anyway, it was nice to be out of the house and hanging out with the family. I'm grateful that they've truly become my family. I feel comfortable around them. I love them. They love me and have accepted me, which is a great feeling. I know people don't always have warm fuzzies for their in laws, so it's really nice for us. Ethan had a great time. He loves playing with his cousins. He played so hard he actually fell asleep on the way home. It was so nice. I just brought him home and put him to bed.
All in all, it was a good day. I was blessed today.
Friday, February 6, 2009
First Born
Here you go mommies - a different kind of survey for a change - it's all about your first born! Just copy and paste it in a new note for yourself!Let's see how much you remember!
1. WAS YOUR FIRST PREGNANCY PLANNED? Yes.
2. WERE YOU MARRIED AT THE TIME? Yes.
3. WHAT WERE YOUR REACTIONS? So happy!
4. WAS ABORTION AN OPTION FOR YOU? Definitely NOT!
5. HOW OLD WERE YOU? 24
6. HOW DID YOU FIND OUT YOU WERE PREGNANT? Home test.
7. WHO DID YOU TELL FIRST? Dan...I called him after I took the test...he was still at work. I called him because I wasn't quite sure if the faint pink line was positive...I was afraid to believe it was true! I said, "I think you're going to be a daddy." He came home and checked the test too and it was really true!
8. DID YOU WANT TO FIND OUT THE SEX? Yup.
9. DUE DATE? June 23, 2005
10. DID YOU HAVE MORNING SICKNESS? Yup...every day from 6 weeks to 16 weeks.
11. WHAT DID YOU CRAVE? canned pineapple...chunks, not niblets or rings...
12. WHO/WHAT IRRITATED YOU THE MOST? Not sure...I was actually pretty calm during my pregnancy...
13. WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST CHILD'S SEX? Boy
14. DID YOU WISH YOU HAD THE OPPOSITE SEX OF WHAT YOU WERE GETTING? No
15. HOW MANY POUNDS DID YOU GAIN THROUGHOUT THE PREGNANCY? 50...but I lost 30 after the first week...lol
16. DID YOU HAVE A BABY SHOWER? yup...a couple
17. WAS IT A SURPRISE OR DID YOU KNOW? I knew.
18. DID YOU HAVE ANY COMPLICATIONS DURING YOUR PREGNANCY? At the end...swelling...couldn't walk around or stand for more than 10 minutes at a time or my feet would blow up like baloons...lol. Also, at the end, when we were in the hospital, I had a fever of 103 and high blood pressure 155 over 100...I was going into preeclampsia...so they delivered.
19. WHERE DID YOU GIVE BIRTH? LDS Hospital
20. HOW MANY HOURS WERE YOU IN LABOR? About 17...I got woken up from a dead sleep at 2:00 a.m. with a contraction and had Ethan at 9:00 p.m. that night. I think I was pre-labor during the day before but didn't realize it.
21. WHO DROVE YOU TO THE HOSPITAL? Dan
22. WHO WATCHED YOU GIVE BIRTH? Dan, Doctor and nurses.
23. WAS IT NATURAL OR C-SECTION? Natural
24. DID YOU TAKE MEDICINE TO EASE THE PAIN? Yup...yay epidural!
27. HOW MUCH DID YOUR CHILD WEIGH? 8 lb. 6 oz.28.
WHEN WAS YOUR CHILD ACTUALLY BORN? June 20, 2005 9:02 p.m.
30. WHAT DID YOU NAME HIM/HER? Ethan Daniel
31. HOW OLD IS YOUR FIRST BORN TODAY?3 1/2
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