Crafty?

I created a hairbow board for Kalista and then just finished one up for Ada too! I am actually kind of proud of myself.  Of course, neither has been put into use yet, so I am crossing my fingers that nothing falls off.

Hug your babies (young and old) close today!

It's been a sad weekend.  My cousin lost her baby last night.  This cousin and I hardly ever saw each other (I think I can count the times on one hand), but we used to be pen pals when we were young and we loved sending each other letters.  I actually didn't even know she had a baby.  Her daughter was almost 4 months old when she stopped breathing at the babysitter's house a couple of days ago.  The babysitter administered CPR and the baby was careflighted to a hospital, but has been on oxygen since.  They ran tests and determined that she had a blood sugar level over 400 and her MRI did not look good either.  I guess they think she went into diabetic shock, but the doctors couldn't do anything more for her.  My cousin and her husband had to make the decision to pull her off of life support.  I can't imagine the heart break and grief they must be going through.  I can't imagine having to make that decision.  It's scary to think that such a young life can be taken away so soon and it makes me feel so lucky that my babies are healthy!  I checked on Brady twice last night because it really is just so scary.  I had a hard time sleeping, but I guess that's usual this late in a pregnancy. I should say I had an even harder time sleeping.  Please keep my family in your thoughts.

Words Can Hurt...

It may not be the "R" word, but using the term "special ed" as a replacement isn't any better.

Just a Picture

Brian, Brady (18 months), and me (almost 30 weeks pregnant)

Co-op Crazy

Ever since I've found co-ops, I've been going crazy buying stuff for Ada.  I told Brian that giving me a girl is going to be the worst thing for his bank account.

Here's what I'm waiting on:

• Headbands
• Leg warmers
• Leggings (for Brady too because they had boy ones and they are great for cloth diapered bums)
• Cloth nursing pads (I guess these aren't for Ada)
• Diaper pail liners and wet bags
• Crochet shoes
• Cloth Wipes

Now, I'm trying hard to resist the skirted leggings that will be showing up soon on one of my co-ops.  They're only $5 each, but the sizing doesn't start until 12 months.  I already have tons of hand me down girl clothes, so I don't need even more stuff in advance.  Since I get all of these things at wholesale prices, I'm saving tons of money at least.  In fact, those leggings showed up on zulily for $10 a piece and I'm getting them for $2 a piece!

This reminds me that I really need to get busy on my to-do list soon!  Especially making hairbow holders for Kalista and Ada!

January is Getting Close!

I just realized this week that I'm 29 weeks (technically today).  This means I'll be considered full-term in 8 weeks.  I just realized I can't assume she will stay in there for 40+ weeks like Brady.  Plus, there are holidays, so it's more like 6 weeks to prepare!  Eek!

Panic Mode Activated!

Then Brady was really sick for the past two days.  He's just now finally keeping food down.  Not much has been done in the past days except massive amounts of laundry because I have no clue how to keep a 1.5 year old from throwing up on everything, especially when he gives no warning that it's going to happen.  The first time was actually in his sleep and he didn't make a sound or even wake up long enough to cry after.  I checked on him before we went to bed 2 hours after we put him down and he had rolled around in it.  Yuck!

I'm sure I still have plenty of time, but 6 weeks doesn't seem like enough time to prep.  Plus, I really need to get busy on some craft projects.  Brady's scrapbook is only up to 4 months and I have all the supplies to make a hairbow board for Kalista.  I want to make another one for Ada when I'm done.  I'm going to be busy, busy, busy!

Another Zoo Trip!

We went to the zoo with our neighbors/friends and their family.  Brady and Kooper had so much fun!

Watching the tiger!  He kept coming right in front of the window and they would scream and run!

Brady checking out the elephants with daddy!

I took the three hour glucose test on Friday, so I should find out sometime today if I passed or not.  I'm really hoping I passed and I can enjoy all the good foods this holiday season!