Oh, my sweet baby boy, your arrival is coming so close and your mommy is getting so anxious and excited to meet you! I have been "nesting" for weeks now and I think just about every nook and crany in our house has been cleaned out. We won't discuss the amount of trash bags I have gone through. I also got rid of all the old furniture in our room and refinished a dresser for us (distressed black) and one for Jacks ( navy blue). Your little white lamp table is next on my list. We reorganized yours' and Jackson's closets too and made shelves at the bottom for all your toys. Daddy painted your room and it looks fantasic! I have your bed set up with the linens on it, your rocking chair in the corner and all your clothes, bibs, burp rags ,etc.. washed and put away. I couldn't believe how emotional I was about going through Jackson's old things and how well I remembered where/from who everything came from. You have also gotten alot of new things that are just for you! We couln't let everything be hand-me-downs. LOL! Now, I'm just waiting to move the rest of your furniture in and hang your curtains and pictures. Then you will be complete and we can get started on Jackson's new big boy room.
I wasn't sure if I would have the same emotions with you as I had for Jackson, but I have. I catch myself needing everything to be perfect for you. I walk by your room and feel so at peace thinking about you! I could just sit in there for hours and dream about holding you and loving you. I have actually tried to spend alot of time with Jacks in there, so that he will get used to you and your room. I have such an overwhelming attachment with you and have had such a bittersweet emotion about you being born. I feel like this pregnancy has gone way too fast and that I haven't gotten to savor it as much as I need to. I felt the same way about Jacks and I just wish that I will always remember how wonderful it has felt to be pregnant with you both and feel you grow and move inside of me. You are both such miracles and I am so lucky that God chose me to bear and feel such unconditional love. I have loved being pregnant, aside from the aches and pains, and am still amazed by the movement you create. There's nothing more wonderful than feeling you move and watching you on ultrasound. I can't wait to meet you and see your beautiful face and get to know your sweet personality. We are on the count down-3 weeks and 1 day till your due date( and your Papa Butch's B-day)!
I want to make sure and remember the things people had done for us! I work with some of the most wonderful women you will ever meet. They are so strong, caring, sweet and giving. They are not only friends to me, but my second family. I think that they are just as excited about your arrival as we are and very, very upset about still calling you "No Name". LOL! I promise we're working on it! I think it's down to Brooks or Griffin. We better hurry b/c your moomy loves for things to be monogrammed and you have a stack building up. Well, the wonderful girls I work with have given me two showers. I competely didn't expect anything with this being my second pregnancy, but they wanted to do something special to celebrate your arrival and me getting to be a mommy again. One shower was a great dinner at Cantina Loradeo with:
Anna, Becca and Matt ( A gift card to Target)
Keri and Jamie (A bling,bling changing pad that holds diapers and wipes)
Kathy B. ( A teddy bear that moves all his extremities, like they ones your uncles and I had growing up)
Kristina and Tony ( diapers)
Laura ( A precious onsie and blue teddy bear)
and Candi.
The second was a surprise snack potluck at work with cute little cupcakes and dips. They even had cute little "It's a Boy!" napkins and blue plates.
More gifts we received were diapers from Kathy B. and Claire and diapers, wipes and wash from Andrea. I was very excited and overwhelmed that everyone did this for me this week. It just makes your arrival complete and official.
Last, but not least, I saw Dr. Simmons on tuesday and he said that everything looked good. I am measuring right on track, your heart rate was 147 as usual, my vital signs and weight were great and my cervix is closed and soft. We discussed my labor and delivery with Jackson and that yours should be a little shorter and easier. I was extremely anxious on the way to his office this morning (my hormones are really kicking in) and was glad to see him b/c he always makes me feel better. He is like a father figure and has such a way of putting me at ease and making me calm. I really hope that he is there to deliver you. Well, this post doesn't make up for the lack of previous posts, but it does tell you a little about how I'm feeling. I could go on forever, but I think i'll save it for aother day. I love you sweet boy! Mommy
Friday, June 19, 2009
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
It's the little things...
Oh, Jacks, I could talk about you forever. Your little personality is just blooming these days. Not a day goes by that your Daddy and I don't look at each other and say ," Who is he!" and "Where did he come from!". You are just growing up to fast!!!
-Lately you are having full conversations with us and wanting to know every detail of every moment.
-You are constantly saying," What color is that?" or "What color is Daddy?" or "What color your classmates are?". When we say, "I don't know, what color are they or it?", then you tell us. You are getting very good at naming colors and shapes. Sometimes you even try to fool us by saying the wrong thing and grinning ear to ear. I just love those little smirks with the cutting of those big blue eyes!
- You have also started telling us what you want for meals.
-The bugs are back, which means the frogs are glued to the windows at night and you are super excited about the new company every night.
-You love hiding and getting "scared" when caught. You'll hide and yell out," Where's Jackson?". You'll sit and snicker as we pretend to look for you and then squeal in delight when you're found. You also love to tell us to close our eyes and then you scare us by growling like a dinosaur. We usually play this game at dinner. I never thought dinner time would be so fun! Well, not all the time! I have to say that the length of time and dedication we put into tricking you to eat and drink your milk is just prue craziness!!!!
-You are a real momma's boy, but when you want your daddy--stand back! You two are so cute together! I just love to listen to you or watch you when you don't know it. It makes this momma's heart melt! You love your daddy so much and I know that you are already forming an amazing relationship.
-Your daddy bought you a new toy gun that shoots suction darts and the two of you are in heaven. It breaks open like a double barrel shotgun and you know exactly how to load it. You can also shoot a balloon in the air from the "hip", as your daddy says. He is very, very proud! You did this for an hour the other night. as fast as you loaded it , you shot and re-loaded. I think your daddy will have you dove and duck hunting sooner than we think, or sooner than momma and grandmother's might like. I can't wait to see you head out in camo head to toe at you daddy's side. What a sight that will be!!! The Miller boys strike again!!!
I love you,more than words could say, sweetheart!!
-Lately you are having full conversations with us and wanting to know every detail of every moment.
-You are constantly saying," What color is that?" or "What color is Daddy?" or "What color your classmates are?". When we say, "I don't know, what color are they or it?", then you tell us. You are getting very good at naming colors and shapes. Sometimes you even try to fool us by saying the wrong thing and grinning ear to ear. I just love those little smirks with the cutting of those big blue eyes!
- You have also started telling us what you want for meals.
-The bugs are back, which means the frogs are glued to the windows at night and you are super excited about the new company every night.
-You love hiding and getting "scared" when caught. You'll hide and yell out," Where's Jackson?". You'll sit and snicker as we pretend to look for you and then squeal in delight when you're found. You also love to tell us to close our eyes and then you scare us by growling like a dinosaur. We usually play this game at dinner. I never thought dinner time would be so fun! Well, not all the time! I have to say that the length of time and dedication we put into tricking you to eat and drink your milk is just prue craziness!!!!
-You are a real momma's boy, but when you want your daddy--stand back! You two are so cute together! I just love to listen to you or watch you when you don't know it. It makes this momma's heart melt! You love your daddy so much and I know that you are already forming an amazing relationship.
-Your daddy bought you a new toy gun that shoots suction darts and the two of you are in heaven. It breaks open like a double barrel shotgun and you know exactly how to load it. You can also shoot a balloon in the air from the "hip", as your daddy says. He is very, very proud! You did this for an hour the other night. as fast as you loaded it , you shot and re-loaded. I think your daddy will have you dove and duck hunting sooner than we think, or sooner than momma and grandmother's might like. I can't wait to see you head out in camo head to toe at you daddy's side. What a sight that will be!!! The Miller boys strike again!!!
I love you,more than words could say, sweetheart!!
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Oh,Jacks...
Oh, Jacks... you are so funny these days. I just had to post some of the things you have said lately.
----"Mommy, that big truck has cupcakes!" We pulled up in the wal-mart parking lot and saw a Hostess truck with twinkies on it. I told you they were twinkies and you said," I liiikke twinkies!"
----You brought my bra to me and said," Mommy, put your boobies on!" Let me add to this that as my belly has grown and we have discussed your baby brother being inside it, you have become infactuated with my boobs.
----We are really working on potty training and this past week you said" Good job, Mommy! I'm proud of you!" while clapping after I went potty. You have also been pulling the back of our pants and saying," You poopy, Daddy?"
---- You automatically ask for crunchies in Wal-mart and chicken (Chick-fil-a) when we enter Mccain mall. Tell me you're not spoiled!
----You have been saying," Hi, Baby Brother! " and patting my belly and raising my shirt to give him sweet kisses. This weekend you asked Nanny where her baby brother was! One minute I think your begining to understand and the next I just don't know.
----You left Gammie and Popaw's house and told your Mamaw," That was fun!"
---- You were swinging at the park (for 45mins) and said," Mommy, I flying to the sky!" So, so sweet! You also love to see other kids and always say,"Hi,guys!" and try to have grown up conversations with them about who they are , who is with them and what they are doing. You love to follow the big kids around!
----When you are deciding on what you want to watch, you say,"Ummmm, I wannna watch ......". You have your own ways of telling us which show like, baby dinosaurs, big dinosaurs, Cecil ( ), wiggles, etc..
----You are really into your colors and can tell them all to us. This week you have been working on the color green and the shape of circles at school. You were siting with your blocks tracing the circles with your finger the other night and repeating, "circle" in the funniest voices.
----You name all your animals and their sounds and whether their babies of big.
----You are flirting by grinning and batting your eyelashes. You also gently touch our faces with the palm of your hand and put your hand oon our chins to bring us in slowly for a kiss. What a casanova! You also have gotten really good at saying something sute or changing the subject when you're in trouble. You are really working it at such a young age.
---- Daddy was hunting on day and you said," Daddy, hunting turkeys and go pow pow!"
---- You were watching ET with Daddy (lying on his chest) last night and you were telling him everything that was going to happen before it happened and were very animated. You talked through the whole thing.
I guess I could go on forever. You are just so vocal these days and so interested in having conversations with us. I love how sweet you are and how your imagnination is beging to work.
----"Mommy, that big truck has cupcakes!" We pulled up in the wal-mart parking lot and saw a Hostess truck with twinkies on it. I told you they were twinkies and you said," I liiikke twinkies!"
----You brought my bra to me and said," Mommy, put your boobies on!" Let me add to this that as my belly has grown and we have discussed your baby brother being inside it, you have become infactuated with my boobs.
----We are really working on potty training and this past week you said" Good job, Mommy! I'm proud of you!" while clapping after I went potty. You have also been pulling the back of our pants and saying," You poopy, Daddy?"
---- You automatically ask for crunchies in Wal-mart and chicken (Chick-fil-a) when we enter Mccain mall. Tell me you're not spoiled!
----You have been saying," Hi, Baby Brother! " and patting my belly and raising my shirt to give him sweet kisses. This weekend you asked Nanny where her baby brother was! One minute I think your begining to understand and the next I just don't know.
----You left Gammie and Popaw's house and told your Mamaw," That was fun!"
---- You were swinging at the park (for 45mins) and said," Mommy, I flying to the sky!" So, so sweet! You also love to see other kids and always say,"Hi,guys!" and try to have grown up conversations with them about who they are , who is with them and what they are doing. You love to follow the big kids around!
----When you are deciding on what you want to watch, you say,"Ummmm, I wannna watch ......". You have your own ways of telling us which show like, baby dinosaurs, big dinosaurs, Cecil ( ), wiggles, etc..
----You are really into your colors and can tell them all to us. This week you have been working on the color green and the shape of circles at school. You were siting with your blocks tracing the circles with your finger the other night and repeating, "circle" in the funniest voices.
----You name all your animals and their sounds and whether their babies of big.
----You are flirting by grinning and batting your eyelashes. You also gently touch our faces with the palm of your hand and put your hand oon our chins to bring us in slowly for a kiss. What a casanova! You also have gotten really good at saying something sute or changing the subject when you're in trouble. You are really working it at such a young age.
---- Daddy was hunting on day and you said," Daddy, hunting turkeys and go pow pow!"
---- You were watching ET with Daddy (lying on his chest) last night and you were telling him everything that was going to happen before it happened and were very animated. You talked through the whole thing.
I guess I could go on forever. You are just so vocal these days and so interested in having conversations with us. I love how sweet you are and how your imagnination is beging to work.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Baby update.....
Today our little man is 27+4 weeks old. I just can't believe that in 3months or less we will meet our second baby boy. I saw Dr. Chatelain (our perinatalogist) at work today and he was sweet enough to do an ultrasound for me. The baby looks wonderful head to toe and is measuring exactly with my dates, even though my uterus is measuring a little big! HA!! I think my babies just like large condos to grow in! The baby is so active and moved the whole time we were looking at him. One time he had his fists up and ready and Dr. Chatelain laughed that he thought Jackson may be in the room and he was just getting ready. I told him that the poor little thing was used to being on gaurd all the time. He said that the baby weighs 2lb6oz and his feet are 2 3/4 in long. I also got some great pics to show Jason. It's such a relief to have someone I trust so much tell me that our baby is perfectly healthy. I'm so thankful that Dr. Chatelain took time out for me today.
On another note, I found Jackson's baby journal the other day and began to feel really guilty that I haven't kept up with this pregnancy like I did his. I promise that I will try to do better. I see Dr. Simmons again next week so I will obtain all me stats from my past visits to post on here. Yes, I will post my weight if everyone promises to not mention it out loud!!
the pregnancy has gone pretty good so far. We started out with my gall bladder attack which is how we found out we were pregnant. Then I saw an expensive dietian ($198.00) who told me a little about a low fat diet. I initally lost a lot of weight b/c I was on a diet that included 10gms of fat a day for the first 2 months. I have to say I was looking good those first two months ! Ha!! Then it increased to 50gms and the last few weeks you don't want to know. I'll just say, if I have an attack it's all my fault for eating hostess orange cupcakes, the dairy bars pecan pie, Melissa's famous choc. chip cookies and Kay's coconut pie. I started out with no cravings then for the first 51/2 months I just wanted apples with salt, now I want good sweets. What I mean is that I don't waste my fat gms on candy, I go for the homebaked stuff. I think Easter did me in though. I haven't wanted sweets in the last two days. I think I just got scared that I wasn't going to have sweets at all b/c I failed my initial glucose screening at 24weeks. Then I went in for the four hour testing and passed 4 out of five of the tests. ( I flunked the 4th one!) It's like I was consuming everything I couldn't have. For the first 4-5 months my abd would swell considerably and hurt slightly if I ate to much or ate the wrong things and I was tired and irritable. Now I feel much better and have more energy. Is it the honeymoon period or the sweets?? I have been really thirsty the whole pregnancy and drink about 2L of water a day. I also have an occasional dr. pepper, sorry! You move all the time and seem to stay on my right side. Right now your head is on my right with your back going along the bottom of my stomach and feet on the left side. I'm guessing that your feet are what's dancing on my bladder every 10 mins. I haven't really gotten in the mood to clean house and prepare. I spent all day monday cleaning , including doors and baseboards. I'm over ready to prepare you room and Jackson's. And more than ready to give you a perfect name!!! Your dad and I are going to write down our favs b/w now and May 1st and discuss it over our 5th anniversary dinner. It's just been so hard to find something , nothing sounds right. My belly is measuring 40in round at this time. I can definitely feel you make large movements and ball up. Today I noticed a few contractions. I have noticed a few at work lately, but none at home. I think they are just braxton hicks contractions and I need to find quiet sit down times at work. My ankles are only swelling a little a work and I can still wear my regular jeans. This is the one time that I can thank jean designers for low rise pants. On the other hand, I have to have maternity shirts to cover my ever growing low rise baby belly. Jackson has started talking about baby brother more. He pats my belly and tells you hi at the strangest times, like when he wants out of something. Occasionally he raises my shirt and kisses my belly rubbing it real softly. I just hope he understands when you get here. I look so forward to the two of you being close buddies. This morning he woke up at 4am and got in bed next to me. He snuggled up as close as he could with his head buried in my next and fell asleep. I laid there enjoying every little breath he took and at the same time you were moving around. I couldn't imagine a more perfect moment with my boys. I am so lucky to feel love in its rawest form and to experience such innocence and perfection. I am truly blessed by the hands of the Lord!!
On another note, I found Jackson's baby journal the other day and began to feel really guilty that I haven't kept up with this pregnancy like I did his. I promise that I will try to do better. I see Dr. Simmons again next week so I will obtain all me stats from my past visits to post on here. Yes, I will post my weight if everyone promises to not mention it out loud!!
the pregnancy has gone pretty good so far. We started out with my gall bladder attack which is how we found out we were pregnant. Then I saw an expensive dietian ($198.00) who told me a little about a low fat diet. I initally lost a lot of weight b/c I was on a diet that included 10gms of fat a day for the first 2 months. I have to say I was looking good those first two months ! Ha!! Then it increased to 50gms and the last few weeks you don't want to know. I'll just say, if I have an attack it's all my fault for eating hostess orange cupcakes, the dairy bars pecan pie, Melissa's famous choc. chip cookies and Kay's coconut pie. I started out with no cravings then for the first 51/2 months I just wanted apples with salt, now I want good sweets. What I mean is that I don't waste my fat gms on candy, I go for the homebaked stuff. I think Easter did me in though. I haven't wanted sweets in the last two days. I think I just got scared that I wasn't going to have sweets at all b/c I failed my initial glucose screening at 24weeks. Then I went in for the four hour testing and passed 4 out of five of the tests. ( I flunked the 4th one!) It's like I was consuming everything I couldn't have. For the first 4-5 months my abd would swell considerably and hurt slightly if I ate to much or ate the wrong things and I was tired and irritable. Now I feel much better and have more energy. Is it the honeymoon period or the sweets?? I have been really thirsty the whole pregnancy and drink about 2L of water a day. I also have an occasional dr. pepper, sorry! You move all the time and seem to stay on my right side. Right now your head is on my right with your back going along the bottom of my stomach and feet on the left side. I'm guessing that your feet are what's dancing on my bladder every 10 mins. I haven't really gotten in the mood to clean house and prepare. I spent all day monday cleaning , including doors and baseboards. I'm over ready to prepare you room and Jackson's. And more than ready to give you a perfect name!!! Your dad and I are going to write down our favs b/w now and May 1st and discuss it over our 5th anniversary dinner. It's just been so hard to find something , nothing sounds right. My belly is measuring 40in round at this time. I can definitely feel you make large movements and ball up. Today I noticed a few contractions. I have noticed a few at work lately, but none at home. I think they are just braxton hicks contractions and I need to find quiet sit down times at work. My ankles are only swelling a little a work and I can still wear my regular jeans. This is the one time that I can thank jean designers for low rise pants. On the other hand, I have to have maternity shirts to cover my ever growing low rise baby belly. Jackson has started talking about baby brother more. He pats my belly and tells you hi at the strangest times, like when he wants out of something. Occasionally he raises my shirt and kisses my belly rubbing it real softly. I just hope he understands when you get here. I look so forward to the two of you being close buddies. This morning he woke up at 4am and got in bed next to me. He snuggled up as close as he could with his head buried in my next and fell asleep. I laid there enjoying every little breath he took and at the same time you were moving around. I couldn't imagine a more perfect moment with my boys. I am so lucky to feel love in its rawest form and to experience such innocence and perfection. I am truly blessed by the hands of the Lord!!
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
My sweet boys....
Well, It's been awhile since I've sat long enough to type something so here's an update.
Baby Boy Miller- Well, I'm calling you my "Little Monkey" these days. You are 23 1/2 weeks gestation and I feel you move constantly. I remember Jackson being active, but not like this! You are all over the place, all day long, even at night when I'm sleeping. Your Daddy will catch me with my hand on my stomach and I will repeatedly say," I think we're in trouble. He's going crazy in there.". Your movement has gotten me so excited about your arrival. I was ready to have your room together last week , I have bought you a few new outfits of your own, and I need a name really bad. Right now we are calling you Itty Bitty Miller. Dr. Simmons says that you look great. Your heart rate was still in the 150's , your measurements are right with my dates, my uterus is 2cm higher than normal, my stomach is really pooching out all the sudden and I finally gained some weight-3lbs. I go back on March 30th for my glucose test and to hear your heartbeat again. I did my weekly ultrasound in L&D last week and you were almost to big to see in the little screen. I'm so happy that you are so healthy and strong. I've been trying to imagine if you will look like your brother or completely different. I hope you do b/c he has the best features of your Daddy and I - a perfect mix. Oh, I can't wait to hold you in my arms feeling your warmth and hearing you coo. How sweet that day will be!! I love you so much sweet baby!
Jackson- All I can say is, " Jackson, you're crazy!". This is one of your fav. sayings these days. You will go back and forth saying we're crraazy! The other day you looked at Gabs and said, " Daddy, Gabs is soooo crraazzy!" It was precious. What is not so precious is you saying, " Oh, My God!" and "Shut up!" at the perfect times. We couldn't figure out where it was coming from until we watched ET the other night. You've only watched it a few times, but you soak up things way to fast. You are also talking back when you get in trouble, hitting, throwing toys and love to say, " No!". You are oblivious to discipline and just play and laugh in time out and spanking have absolutely no effect. We are just loving the 2's and can't wait to see what the 3's bring us. LOL!! It should be fun when we throw a little brother in the mix.
I can say that if you put the few moments of defiant behavior aside, we absolutely love this age!!! You are very full of life and yourself, you are very sociable and very loving. You love to hug and kiss and sit in our laps watching t.v.. You say," Come here Mommy, I give you a kiss!" and pucker those pretty red lips up. Sometimes you physically make me pucker up with your fingers. Ha! When we leave the house you have to hugs Gabs, tell her "Love You" and Weee'llll be riiiight back!" It's way to sweet how much you two love each other. She can't wait to wake you up and gives you kisses and talks to you until you acknowledge her. Your fav. things right now are dinosaurs and bears. You love to scare us and will pop out of your room acting like a dinosaur and roaring. You will also come find us and whisper," Mommy, Did you see that bear? I think it's in the living room. Come see." and we will tip toe quietly into the next room with your pow pow and get the pretend bear. Oh, how I love your new found imagination. Your next fav. is to watch turkeys we daddy. You whisper like the hunters on t.v. do and powpow the turkeys with them. Daddy has even got you started on duck and turkey calls. Oh, he is just itching for the day he can take you on a real hunt. You are your Daddy's boy! You love the outdoors and anything associated with them. I laughs the other day b/c Papa got halfway home in the van and realized that he had a fishing pole on top of his windshield wipers. It was the only place you would leave it, so that you would go to the store. You have also discovered scobby doo, spider man and a small flashlight that you won't let go of. We keep replacing the batteries b/c you play with it constantly. You love showers! This is usually Mommy time after I've been at work. We sing songs and play and talk about your day. You are still a picky eater, but you have finally reached 30lbs!!! You still like the same things with the addition of pizza, yogurt and milk. Daddy is to thank for the weight gain. He can get you to eat better than anyone, unless you have chick-fil-a!!
Some new things we're trying are a new day care and potty training. We just love your new school and teachers. It is a small school at the Methodist Church and it just opened it's doors. We had no idea what we were missing until you started there. You get so much love and attention! I can't praise God enough for answering my prayers and opening their doors and hearts at just the right time. Potty training is something God, you and myself will have to continue talking about. We are really fixing to buckle down and see what happens. Until now we have been very laxed. You started out wonderful, pooping and peeing, and then fell apart and are now somewhat interested again. They want to move you up at school and they are willing to really help us in this endeavor, so next week is dedicated to potty training 101!!!! (Oh, when Mamaw asked you whose stickers we're on the wall in front of the potty you said," Those are Daddy's stickers." She was very proud of Daddy's progress! LOL!)
Oh, I could go on and on about how perfectly sweet you are and how amazing your personality is, but I guess I need to find a stopping point. I will try to be better at posting all your cute moments as they come! Just know how much we love you and how amazing you are in our eyes daily. God has truly blessed us with loving perfection!
P.S. The funniest thing you've done lately is place a wrought iron trivet, crystal salt and pepper shakers and a slinky in the microwave and turn it on!!!! LOL!! I think you caused your Daddy to have a minor heart attack when he entered the room!!! Wish I could have seen it! There's never a dull moment in our house!
Baby Boy Miller- Well, I'm calling you my "Little Monkey" these days. You are 23 1/2 weeks gestation and I feel you move constantly. I remember Jackson being active, but not like this! You are all over the place, all day long, even at night when I'm sleeping. Your Daddy will catch me with my hand on my stomach and I will repeatedly say," I think we're in trouble. He's going crazy in there.". Your movement has gotten me so excited about your arrival. I was ready to have your room together last week , I have bought you a few new outfits of your own, and I need a name really bad. Right now we are calling you Itty Bitty Miller. Dr. Simmons says that you look great. Your heart rate was still in the 150's , your measurements are right with my dates, my uterus is 2cm higher than normal, my stomach is really pooching out all the sudden and I finally gained some weight-3lbs. I go back on March 30th for my glucose test and to hear your heartbeat again. I did my weekly ultrasound in L&D last week and you were almost to big to see in the little screen. I'm so happy that you are so healthy and strong. I've been trying to imagine if you will look like your brother or completely different. I hope you do b/c he has the best features of your Daddy and I - a perfect mix. Oh, I can't wait to hold you in my arms feeling your warmth and hearing you coo. How sweet that day will be!! I love you so much sweet baby!
Jackson- All I can say is, " Jackson, you're crazy!". This is one of your fav. sayings these days. You will go back and forth saying we're crraazy! The other day you looked at Gabs and said, " Daddy, Gabs is soooo crraazzy!" It was precious. What is not so precious is you saying, " Oh, My God!" and "Shut up!" at the perfect times. We couldn't figure out where it was coming from until we watched ET the other night. You've only watched it a few times, but you soak up things way to fast. You are also talking back when you get in trouble, hitting, throwing toys and love to say, " No!". You are oblivious to discipline and just play and laugh in time out and spanking have absolutely no effect. We are just loving the 2's and can't wait to see what the 3's bring us. LOL!! It should be fun when we throw a little brother in the mix.
I can say that if you put the few moments of defiant behavior aside, we absolutely love this age!!! You are very full of life and yourself, you are very sociable and very loving. You love to hug and kiss and sit in our laps watching t.v.. You say," Come here Mommy, I give you a kiss!" and pucker those pretty red lips up. Sometimes you physically make me pucker up with your fingers. Ha! When we leave the house you have to hugs Gabs, tell her "Love You" and Weee'llll be riiiight back!" It's way to sweet how much you two love each other. She can't wait to wake you up and gives you kisses and talks to you until you acknowledge her. Your fav. things right now are dinosaurs and bears. You love to scare us and will pop out of your room acting like a dinosaur and roaring. You will also come find us and whisper," Mommy, Did you see that bear? I think it's in the living room. Come see." and we will tip toe quietly into the next room with your pow pow and get the pretend bear. Oh, how I love your new found imagination. Your next fav. is to watch turkeys we daddy. You whisper like the hunters on t.v. do and powpow the turkeys with them. Daddy has even got you started on duck and turkey calls. Oh, he is just itching for the day he can take you on a real hunt. You are your Daddy's boy! You love the outdoors and anything associated with them. I laughs the other day b/c Papa got halfway home in the van and realized that he had a fishing pole on top of his windshield wipers. It was the only place you would leave it, so that you would go to the store. You have also discovered scobby doo, spider man and a small flashlight that you won't let go of. We keep replacing the batteries b/c you play with it constantly. You love showers! This is usually Mommy time after I've been at work. We sing songs and play and talk about your day. You are still a picky eater, but you have finally reached 30lbs!!! You still like the same things with the addition of pizza, yogurt and milk. Daddy is to thank for the weight gain. He can get you to eat better than anyone, unless you have chick-fil-a!!
Some new things we're trying are a new day care and potty training. We just love your new school and teachers. It is a small school at the Methodist Church and it just opened it's doors. We had no idea what we were missing until you started there. You get so much love and attention! I can't praise God enough for answering my prayers and opening their doors and hearts at just the right time. Potty training is something God, you and myself will have to continue talking about. We are really fixing to buckle down and see what happens. Until now we have been very laxed. You started out wonderful, pooping and peeing, and then fell apart and are now somewhat interested again. They want to move you up at school and they are willing to really help us in this endeavor, so next week is dedicated to potty training 101!!!! (Oh, when Mamaw asked you whose stickers we're on the wall in front of the potty you said," Those are Daddy's stickers." She was very proud of Daddy's progress! LOL!)
Oh, I could go on and on about how perfectly sweet you are and how amazing your personality is, but I guess I need to find a stopping point. I will try to be better at posting all your cute moments as they come! Just know how much we love you and how amazing you are in our eyes daily. God has truly blessed us with loving perfection!
P.S. The funniest thing you've done lately is place a wrought iron trivet, crystal salt and pepper shakers and a slinky in the microwave and turn it on!!!! LOL!! I think you caused your Daddy to have a minor heart attack when he entered the room!!! Wish I could have seen it! There's never a dull moment in our house!
Sunday, February 15, 2009
It's another Miller.....
Well, It's another "Miller Boy" for us!! We went for a 3D ultrasound and confirmed that we have a very healthy little boy. His heart rate was 155bpm, he's measuring a few days ahead of my due date and he was perfect from head -to- toe. I love how Shay goes through everything and relays it in my terms as an NICU nurse, so that I know he is o.k.. She looked at his ventricles in the brain, his skin fold at the neck for Downs syndrome, his upper lip for a cleft lip, his heart, his diaphragm, his umbilical cord, his kidneys, his feet(club feet), his hands(trisomy 18) and many more things that could show visible anomalies. We can rest assure that for now, he is perfect and healthy.
During the beginning of the u/s he was asleep in a little ball. By the end he stretched out and crossed his feet at the ankles, put his right hand on top of his head and splayed his fingers out and started tapping his thumb. What a beautiful sight to see your child at this stage. It is such a miracle to be able to conceive and carry a child. I am feeling him move and kick more now and it is very reassuring to know that I have a growing belly and I can feel movement. I am beginning to really feel like I am pregnant now. I feel so blessed that God has given me this chance to grow another child inside of me and witness such an amazing miracle. God is good!
We don't have a name yet, but we are slowly working on it. I know the perfect name will come to us just like Jackson's did. I just hope it comes sooner! Ha! I have to say that I was initially a little sad that I wouldn't be planning for a little girl with ribbons and curls, but that lasted a split second. I have beautiful nieces that I can spoil anytime I want to. When I think of having two beautiful, rambucous boys running around playing together I get so excited. What fun our house will be and what a perfect place for two boys to grow up. They will have a blast on the hatchery. They just better learn to keep the critters outside.Ha!! I'm happy for Jason too, b/c it will be like a repeat of his childhood. They will have a great father to look up to and he will teach them so many wonderful things through hunting and fishing. ( And I will get plenty of Mommy time while they're gone!!! Ha!!)
P.S. Jackson, I saw this saying today," There's another Prince in the house, but now I'm King!".
This is so suiting for you my angel. You're going to be a great big brother!
During the beginning of the u/s he was asleep in a little ball. By the end he stretched out and crossed his feet at the ankles, put his right hand on top of his head and splayed his fingers out and started tapping his thumb. What a beautiful sight to see your child at this stage. It is such a miracle to be able to conceive and carry a child. I am feeling him move and kick more now and it is very reassuring to know that I have a growing belly and I can feel movement. I am beginning to really feel like I am pregnant now. I feel so blessed that God has given me this chance to grow another child inside of me and witness such an amazing miracle. God is good!
We don't have a name yet, but we are slowly working on it. I know the perfect name will come to us just like Jackson's did. I just hope it comes sooner! Ha! I have to say that I was initially a little sad that I wouldn't be planning for a little girl with ribbons and curls, but that lasted a split second. I have beautiful nieces that I can spoil anytime I want to. When I think of having two beautiful, rambucous boys running around playing together I get so excited. What fun our house will be and what a perfect place for two boys to grow up. They will have a blast on the hatchery. They just better learn to keep the critters outside.Ha!! I'm happy for Jason too, b/c it will be like a repeat of his childhood. They will have a great father to look up to and he will teach them so many wonderful things through hunting and fishing. ( And I will get plenty of Mommy time while they're gone!!! Ha!!)
P.S. Jackson, I saw this saying today," There's another Prince in the house, but now I'm King!".
This is so suiting for you my angel. You're going to be a great big brother!
Monday, January 26, 2009
I found a website,parents.com, on another blog and thought this was a cute comparsion. I have always thought that I matched my horoscope to a tee and these seem very comparable to Jackson and I. Oh, how my little man is a charmer and the life of the party!!
Cancer
The Crab
June 22-July 22
Relax -- you were born to be a mama. Cancer moms are intuitive protectors of children and the most fertile sign in the Zodiac. Mothering likely comes easily to you -- sweet, sensitive, and caring, you have no problem providing the ample love and affection your child needs to thrive. You may find others marvel at your affinity for this new undertaking, and it's unlikely that others will feel inclined to offer up unsolicited parenting advice (thankfully!).
One important thing to remember, though, is that your baby bird will need to fly out of the nest on her own someday -- Cancer moms run the risk of being overprotective and preventing their little ones from learning the valuable life lessons available to them by making mistakes every once in a while. Remember to give your child room to explore the world independently. Don't be afraid to let her run on her own a little at the playground or park -- you can stay a few safe steps behind. And trust that she'll be just fine on that playdate or first day of nursery school. Take comfort in the fact that you've created a reassuring, safe haven for baby at home -- and knowing you and your ability to nurture, it's likely that there's delicious food cooking on the stove and that the rooms are beautifully decorated to boot.
Baby
Cancer
The Crab
June 22-July 22
Your sweet, tender, sensitive Cancer baby will develop a strong bond with Mommy and may well up with tears at the first sign of separation. A warm embrace and some gentle back-patting will help ease his anxiety. Use tranquil lighting and pastel colors to make your child's nursery a soothing place. Domestic by nature, he'll enjoy playing house with you. Give him toys that let him feel like he's helping out (such as a mini broom-and-dustpan set or a pretend kitchen). And bring out his inherent kindness by showing him how to share with his peers and teaching him good table manners at a young age.
Baby
Libra
The Scales
Sept. 23-Oct. 22
What a charmer you've brought into the world! Libras are blessed with grace and an inherent ability to captivate everyone around them. Give your social child ample opportunities to interact with her peers, such as baby classes and playdates (she'll be Ms. Popularity long before she starts preschool). Consider throwing a big party for her first birthday -- she'll likely get a kick out of getting dressed up and being doted on by loved ones. And bust a move together:
The Crab
June 22-July 22
Relax -- you were born to be a mama. Cancer moms are intuitive protectors of children and the most fertile sign in the Zodiac. Mothering likely comes easily to you -- sweet, sensitive, and caring, you have no problem providing the ample love and affection your child needs to thrive. You may find others marvel at your affinity for this new undertaking, and it's unlikely that others will feel inclined to offer up unsolicited parenting advice (thankfully!).
One important thing to remember, though, is that your baby bird will need to fly out of the nest on her own someday -- Cancer moms run the risk of being overprotective and preventing their little ones from learning the valuable life lessons available to them by making mistakes every once in a while. Remember to give your child room to explore the world independently. Don't be afraid to let her run on her own a little at the playground or park -- you can stay a few safe steps behind. And trust that she'll be just fine on that playdate or first day of nursery school. Take comfort in the fact that you've created a reassuring, safe haven for baby at home -- and knowing you and your ability to nurture, it's likely that there's delicious food cooking on the stove and that the rooms are beautifully decorated to boot.
Baby
Cancer
The Crab
June 22-July 22
Your sweet, tender, sensitive Cancer baby will develop a strong bond with Mommy and may well up with tears at the first sign of separation. A warm embrace and some gentle back-patting will help ease his anxiety. Use tranquil lighting and pastel colors to make your child's nursery a soothing place. Domestic by nature, he'll enjoy playing house with you. Give him toys that let him feel like he's helping out (such as a mini broom-and-dustpan set or a pretend kitchen). And bring out his inherent kindness by showing him how to share with his peers and teaching him good table manners at a young age.
Baby
Libra
The Scales
Sept. 23-Oct. 22
What a charmer you've brought into the world! Libras are blessed with grace and an inherent ability to captivate everyone around them. Give your social child ample opportunities to interact with her peers, such as baby classes and playdates (she'll be Ms. Popularity long before she starts preschool). Consider throwing a big party for her first birthday -- she'll likely get a kick out of getting dressed up and being doted on by loved ones. And bust a move together:
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