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Journal Entry for April 23, 2008 Mood

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

hey all! i posted a thing in the motherhood group page, my belly hurts really bad!! please give me some advice on how to make it stop!!!!

In other news, i'm happy to report that i've officially caught up on everyone, but Michelle and Jordan, almost done!!! ( : i'm not giving up, and so proud of myself for keeping up with things, it's so nice to stay involved with you guys, and see all your lives change and babies grow!! i feel like you are all family! i tell stories about yor kids to my husband and family, and am always wondering how they are and what's new with them, and you guys!!! Hope i'm not sounding crazy i just really do enjoy knowing all of you! ( :

We are in the midst of planning the baptism of Jack! Boy is it stressful, i thought i'd be done with all the planning and invitations and whatnot, after i had him, but apparently no, it's just begun! i have to choose a godmother, not sure what to do, as i'd like to pick my sister, i always thought i would, but you know our history, i'm not sure if that's a good choice, any of you want to do it?! lol!

Update on Jack: He's chubby!! ha, probably 19 or 20 lbs...we go in 2 weeks. Offically eating ever 2.5hrs, 6-7oz! i want to start adding cereal, but we have to wait for the ped's okay! Grr, my kid is hungry, i think he's going to eat Logan(my brother's baby) if i don't get him more food soon! ( : I finally got him his shots, yay, and it really wasn't bad. My chubby thighed baby didn't really even notice...thank god, it really wasn't bad. we went to the health dept. the were only $5 a piece!!! nice! Anyway yay to checking that off the list, now if i could only find his paperwork to send in for his Birth Certificate...i know i know i'm terrible with stuff like that!!! he's showig some small signs of rolling over, he's rolling from back to side, it's only a matter of time, i give him the benefit of the doubt figuring he's got a lot of weight to move, it's the same with lifting during tummy time, i think he can do it he just gets tired, he's gotta hold a lot of weight up! I also think he's teething, but he seems okay with it, i think he wishes he had 1 more hand to fit in his mouth though, 2 is not enough for him!

On the family front: not much to report. Things are going alright i guess. my Middle sister is watching Jack on Thursdays, i think she's really enjoying it, and it's forcing us to stay on good terms. My SIL is annoying as every with my brother's kid (Logan) she refuses to take him out of the house...come on it's been warm, the kid needs fresh air you know?! My oldest is still struggling with being a mom and pregnant, but i don't know i don't really feel sorry for her, maybe if she were nicer...does that make me a bad person?

On the work front...i'm with Jamie 100% on biding my time until i too can be a SAHM!!! I think it is really helping me get through my days, and push past hating my co-workers, knowing one day i will never have to go back!!! Our summer brochure just came out, so now i'm busy getting everything ready for summer programs, at least it's keeping me busy!

On the me front: besides having an ouch belly, i'm doing good. Finally realizing that i'm no longer pregnant and i have to get rid of my extra belly chub! it's cute on Jack, not so cute on me! i'm in the same boat as Cheryl where because i'm a smaller person, people roll their eyes at me when i say i am unhappy and want to lose weight...i'm sorry but i gained 40lbs with him, i miss my cute jeans, i want them back, i just need the motivation to lose it, i'm not a big work out girl..i should be i work at a rec center!!! what excuse can i really use you know? i'm going to try a Zumba class, it's got salsa dancing in it, supposed to be the new craze! And i'm taking a Yoga class at lunchtime, i need it to relax!!!

So that's the scoop with me, thankful that Ohio finally got the warm weather that Jamie sent our way, and i can get Jack outside our walls! He is loving it, i think...( :

Thanks for all your support as i struggled the last few weeks with the accident, the hospital, jack being sick, all of it, i really appreciate having you all!!!

Hope you are all well, squeeze your babies for me! take care!

Moe

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I don't know what is going on with the tummy pain, I never experienced anything like that. I would suggest getting it checked out if it persists though. I was a bit different all around in that area though because I hardly bleed that much after my c-section, maybe two weeks if that. I love hearing how Jack is doing, he sounds JUST like Noah. He seems to be right on schedule with how big Noah is and about how much Noah is eating as well!! (Though Noah eats every 3 - 3.5hrs) He goes to the Ped today so I'll get his official weight then... I am pretty sure it is around 20 though!! :) I can't wait for you to be a SAHM it's a wonderful blessing and I just wish so much that all my friends here wishing to be able to do that could, I really do. Jack will roll over any day now and it will be a complete surprise! I worried that Noah hadn't done it yet either, he did the whole side to side thing for weeks then all of a sudden last week bloop... he rolled over. He hasn't stopped since! I agree I think the bigger kids take a bit longer to do it because the have more weight to move. (Same with lifting his head during tummy time, one day Noah didn't really do it then the next he was doing it like a pro)I hear you on the family front, I have family issues of my own. I had to laugh when you said you tell stories to your DH about us on here because I do the same thing. And he LOVES to hear about Jack, it reasures him that it's okay that we have a big kid... there are other big kids out there too! :) I am glad to hear that besides the tummy pain things are looking up for you guys! (Now that I have written a small journal to your journal LOL!!)

Diem
I wish I knew about the stomach pain. My only suggestion would be to get to your PCP soon and get it checked out. The only experience I had with sotmach pain was right before I had my appendix removed and when I had a cyst on my ovary. I knew you'd be feeling me on becoming a SAHM! Doesn't it SUCK leaving our babies every day? You are so funny about Jack and his weight! I think he is perfectly fine and looks adorable! My little guy is a chunky monkey as well! Jack will roll over when he's good and ready too ;o) I also tell my DH and family/friends about you guys! Your always the firstr one I talk about considering our boys were born on the same day and basically have the same name and they are both cute as heck! lol! well, gotta run, but good luck on the weight loss and have fun in the zumba class!!!

atlmommy
So glad to get an update! You really need to get that pain checked out! I'm worried about you. Ben's been wanting to roll over for the longest time but just can't get it either! And he's also not fond of tummy time, but he really is progressing! He also would love a 3rd or 4th fist to choke himself with - there must be a tooth in there somewhere with all that drool! Enjoy spring, yoga, and Zumba (what a fun word - hope it gets you into your cute jeans!)!

cherbear74
hello Moe I wish I could help you with the pain but I don't know what could be causing it.Do you have other symtoms? I am glad Jack is doing good.Adrian is doing good also weighs 18-19 pounds.And also teething.He goes to the doctor may 5 for shots and checkup.I hope he tells me to start him on cereal.I know he is hungry.He still wakes 1 time at night to eat..I hope that stops.. good luck with losing the weight you can do it....Love Michelle

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