I had a Dr.'s apt last week (at 36 weeks preggo) and everything is looking great! Baby is starting get closer and closer to entering this world! The doc said I was almost a 2 and about 50% effaced which is pretty close to where I was at this time with Luke. If this one follows in Luke's footsteps I should have exactly 2 weeks and 1 day left! I've been working on getting a bag packed and getting everything clean and ready for the little one! This due date has DEFINITELY snuck up on us fast! I am so ready to meet this little one and get it off and away from my poor organs which have taken much more of a beating this time, but also a little terrified of dealing with a needy newborn AND almost 2 year old! I know it will be well worth it though! Luke shows us everyday how all our hard work has paid off each time he laughs, makes us laugh, snuggles with us, and gives us the best slobbery kisses you could ever ask for!
On another note, my step grandpa passed away this last weekend after a short duration dealing with cancer. He was a wonderful man and will be deeply missed! We were able to make it to the funeral service this past Wednesday, which was a beautiful tribute to his life. Any prayers are more than welcome and I'm sure my grandma would especially appreciate them!
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Monday, May 10, 2010
Maternity Photo Shoot
We had Maternity photos taken on Friday and I just wanted to post a link to our "sneak peek". I'm very pleased with them so far and think she did a great job! Luke had a blast showing off and doing his own thing even though he wouldn't do quite what we wanted him to, it should still make for some great candid shots! Luke was also a great helper in cleaning the house and getting it ready for the pictures! I posted a few pictures of him below trying to help clean. He LOVES the vacuum cleaner and later I caught him with his bath time rag dusting the shelves and glass without prompting from anyone! I'm not sure how he picked up on that seeing as I don't generally dust and when Eric does, he uses the swiffer duster. I guess he's just getting too smart for his own good! - Sneak Peek
I don't think I mentioned before, but Luke has become really attached to a particular blanket, which, for the life of us, we can't figure out why. It started about 3 or 4 months ago and at first, he just wanted to have a blanket in each hand right after his nap and in the mornings. Then it eventually became one particular blanket and even though I was adamant about not letting it leave the house, it has somehow made its way into the car. I am going to stand my ground on not letting it leave the car though! It can stay in the house or car when we go somewhere, but that's it! Just call him Linus! It's pretty cute though how anytime he's upset or tired or in trouble he calls frantically for that darn blanket! He's a nut!! Oh and one other thing, we finally taught him to say, "I love you"! It usually comes out as more of " I you you you", but it's super cute anyways!!
Luke also likes to help Daddy mow the lawn:
Tuesday, May 04, 2010
Update
So lately, every single day is a new adventure and learning experience for us! I know I've said it before, but it is AMAZING what a difference a month, let alone a few days, can make! Luke has started putting multiple words together and trying to tell stories. As I tell Eric what we did for the day, he copies everything I say and would rather be the one to tell him. The other night as we sat on the couch winding down for the evening, Luke told us, "Book, night night, light off", letting us know how the bedtime routine goes! He is also really good at saying people's names. He is becoming so much more independent and loves to help around the house. Anytime he finds fuzz on the floor, he picks it up, says, "tash", and puts it in the trash, then follows that with a "Yea!". He loves to sing(go figure!). He still attempts to sing the alphabet although A-B-C-D is about as far as he gets with a few others thrown in at random times and this is almost always followed by a "Yea!" as well. He loves watching American Idol with us as he attempts to sing, wave his arms back and forth like the audience, clap, and yell "Yea!". Of course with singing also comes dancing and boy has he got some moves!! He's even started doing this thing on his back that's almost like a backwards worm! Look out Eric, you've got competition!
On the potty training front, Luke has started telling us just about everytime he goes poop in his diaper. He says, "Poo poo, die-der" or sometimes it's even just "die-der". He came up to me just yesterday, grabbed onto my leg for support, said, "poo poo, die-der", and then proceeded to go. He's been much better with diaper changes although still puts up a fight every now and then, but gives up faster. He loves to sit on his potty and copy what we do. I'm just waiting for the day he "accidentally" goes in his potty so we can make a big deal about it! For now I am just going to keep showing him what to do and wait until I think he is ready enough to recognize when he is about to go before hitting it hardcore.
As for Luke's social skills, man is he a social butterfly! He doesn't take long to warm up to just about anyone and has actually started interacting with kids his age. He's always loved playing with older kids, and still does, but just recently started playing and "talking" to all his buddies that are his age. It's so much fun to watch! He is also good at recognizing his relatives now too!
As for baby #2, everything is still going well although the doc did decide to give me the steroid shot again this time as well as put me back on brethine. I had mentioned to her that my contractions were getting more uncomfortable lately and after checking me and seeing that I was dilated a little(only 1 cm), thought it would be best as a preventative measure based on my first pregnancy. The steroid shot is just to help the baby's lungs develop faster in case it does come early and the brethine is just to slow down the contractions. The baby's lungs should already be mostly developed by now anyways, but we still don't want the little one coming too early and you can't be too cautious! It is quite the mover and shaker now! It's very active, but not quite as spastic as Luke was. This one seems to be more of a roller as opposed to a kicker and doesn't perform on cue like Luke always did. It will be interesting to see how this one turns out! I'm thinking it might be a little less temperamental, but who knows.
On the potty training front, Luke has started telling us just about everytime he goes poop in his diaper. He says, "Poo poo, die-der" or sometimes it's even just "die-der". He came up to me just yesterday, grabbed onto my leg for support, said, "poo poo, die-der", and then proceeded to go. He's been much better with diaper changes although still puts up a fight every now and then, but gives up faster. He loves to sit on his potty and copy what we do. I'm just waiting for the day he "accidentally" goes in his potty so we can make a big deal about it! For now I am just going to keep showing him what to do and wait until I think he is ready enough to recognize when he is about to go before hitting it hardcore.
As for Luke's social skills, man is he a social butterfly! He doesn't take long to warm up to just about anyone and has actually started interacting with kids his age. He's always loved playing with older kids, and still does, but just recently started playing and "talking" to all his buddies that are his age. It's so much fun to watch! He is also good at recognizing his relatives now too!
As for baby #2, everything is still going well although the doc did decide to give me the steroid shot again this time as well as put me back on brethine. I had mentioned to her that my contractions were getting more uncomfortable lately and after checking me and seeing that I was dilated a little(only 1 cm), thought it would be best as a preventative measure based on my first pregnancy. The steroid shot is just to help the baby's lungs develop faster in case it does come early and the brethine is just to slow down the contractions. The baby's lungs should already be mostly developed by now anyways, but we still don't want the little one coming too early and you can't be too cautious! It is quite the mover and shaker now! It's very active, but not quite as spastic as Luke was. This one seems to be more of a roller as opposed to a kicker and doesn't perform on cue like Luke always did. It will be interesting to see how this one turns out! I'm thinking it might be a little less temperamental, but who knows.
