Let's talk about the elephant in the room...

Ok so you know the old saying "let's talk about the elephant in the room"...Well let's talk...

Yes, that is really me in this pic! I posted it a few days ago and apparently shocked some people who haven't seen me in a while...mainly my brother Dave whom I haven't seen since July! But they are coming out soon! YEAH! Yes, I am HUGE! I know, I know! No, I am not carrying twins! So here is the deal...I have condition when I am pregnant that is called hydramnios...basically my body produces way more amniotic fluid than the average pregnant lady. It can in some cases be harmful but NOT in ours! Thank the Lord! We actually didn't know I had it until I was in labor with Maki. If it was a problem it would of come up much earlier in the pregnancy. My Doctor figured it out with Makenzie when every time I stood up my "water broke" again! I won't get into details but Niagara Falls comes to mind! It actually became very comical for Gary and me during labor! Especially when the nurse's changed shifts.

So long story short...it has no effect on this pregnancy accept Zach has much more swimming room than most! Look out Micheal Phelps, Zach has the advantage! We actually think this is why Makenzie is a fish in the water and LOVES to swim! The fun part of it is people thought I was ready to deliver at 6 months prego...it would just make us snicker a bit. Other than that I am up about 6 times a night to go to the bathroom (but I think most are at this point in pregnancy)...I just feel bad for Gary because I end up waking him up every time on accident. There is just no simple way to get out of bed at this point!

So all is good! My belly is just huge!

NESTING!

Nesting has been the theme around our home for the last few weeks! You should see Gary's "honey-do" list! Poor guy! I am so crazed! He has worked his way down the list just for me to think of more things to add to it...but he has happily done every task WITHOUT complaint. And trust me, some of the random things I have requested have deserved a BIG complaint! He just says "nesting is done once the baby comes right?". I can't believe how supportive and patient he has been in my obsessiveness! THANKS GARY! :)
So last week my Mom came up for a couple of days and it was so GREAT! Not because she organized my pantry and cupboards, and not because she organized Makenzie's playroom, or because she organize Makenzie's closet, cooked, cleaned and even babysat Maki so I could go to coffee with a friend! But it was GREAT just to have her here! Yes, I am SO GRATEFUL for all her hard work...and I worked her! She knocked off a few things on G's honey-do list too so he was so thankful too! She is just such a fun lady! Thanks for all the laughs Mom! And Mak had a blast with Tita! They had so much fun playing together!
I was thinking this AM about Mary and how she must of felt carrying the "king of the world" and how strong her nesting instinct must of been! And she didn't even have a home to nest! She had a donkey and probably a bag of belongings. How upset she must of been when they got to the Inn and they only had space outside in the manger for her and Joseph. How sad! And I was thinking how important it is to me to have everything in it's place for our new baby. My Mom said something so profound that it has just been ringing in my ears! "The only thing that baby needs is you and Gary and how much you both love him!"...Wow, what a thought...he doesn't need my pantry to be organized or my laundry room organized! He just needs to know how much his Mommy and Daddy love him...He just needs us! Not the "stuff" that I think is so important for his first few months...He just needs us! What a reality check for me! Thanks Tita for all your help and incite! :) Here are a few pics...

Kisses!

Big hugs!

Maki really thought Tita should wear a bib for her meal! So cute!

News and update

Well we had an exciting week! Makenzie is potty trained! She just won't go in the toilet...is that a problem? We don't think so!
So we started potty training last Monday and Maki was so excited! Long story short made very short, she was holding her pee/poop for as much as 4 hours and she was drinking so much! She would always go in the bathroom just not in the toilet...she would sit on it until the very last minute and then jump up and pee! So cute and funny...not at the time I might add, but looking back it makes me laugh! We kept it very upbeat and rewarded her every accomplishment with M&M's and coloring books. So long story made short...on Thursday AM she had to go so bad...she was dancing and running around and we stopped her in the hall and asked her why she didn't want to go on the toilet (we had asked her many times before too...but never got an answer...she is only 2!) she said so cutely "May-May not like toilet!" and so we said we will take a break from using the toilet and try again when she wants to. She grabbed my neck and hugged so tightly she was so excited! :) I have to say that was such a precious moment! She was so grateful to just put it behind her! So to sum it up...whenever she decides to actually go on the toilet she will be a fantastic errand runner with us and not have to go every 5 mins! This whole situation actually helped minimize diaper changes now too! She holds it much longer even with her diaper on! So good did come out of the experience! :)

And the other news is we had a little scare on last Saturday...I actually began having contractions regularly...another long story made short...after about 2 hours or so Gary made me call the Doctor just to check in and he had us come straight in to labor and delivery! Wow...I was not prepared for that! After 4 hours of testing and Gary and Maki playing on Hippo (a kiddy area outside labor and delivery) watching shows and climbing on chairs the test results all came back and I was NOT in preterm labor...anything before 37 weeks is considered preterm and I was only 27 weeks (Now 28)! So the Doctor came in (we were so fortunate my doctor was the one on call!) and went over everything with us...basically I just need to really be in tune with my body and if I get contractions again I will need to lay down and if they continue call and go back in to Labor and Delivery to check things out. We were SO GRATEFUL we were not in Labor...who am I kidding, that I was not in Labor! Yes we are a team, but I will be doing the pushing! lol! :) We would really covet your prayers for our little boy that he can go to at least 37 weeks or so...for his health sake! Makenzie was born at 36 weeks but was VERY HEALTHY! We were very fortunate! She even scored a 9 and 10 on the apgar...many full term babies don't score that high! Yes, we knew from day 1 she was amazing! :)

Sorry for the silence this week on the blog...I have been resting when Makenzie rests and eating up every free moment with Gary...he starts a new project on Monday and things are going to get a bit hectic! We also went down to San Luis Obispo for a couple days! Our favorite restaurant ever is there too! FIRESTONE! Best tri-tip EVER! We had a great trip and Makenzie was a champ on the car ride! We LOVE Barney now! LOL! :) She watched it most of the way home! It was a treat for her (and us) because she doesn't usually watch that much TV (1 or 2 short shows a day). Here are a few pics from the last couple weeks...

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Makenzie playing in Mommy & Daddy's bed! She loves it! Thankfully not at night! LOL! :)

Look at silly Maki!

Mommy & Daddy at a Stanford football game! We had so much fun! Despite the heat...95 degrees! Thankfully we were in the shade! :)