It has been a very long time since I have posted anything new on here. My apologies.
Life has been busy with Isabella, going back to school, the move, and our new little addition on his way.
We ended up moving out to Lake Orion to what we thought was more affordable for us- at least it is definitely spacious! Although most of the space is taken up with Bella's toys and accessories.
I am enjoying this time though-I get to finish school with the convenience of being online instead of leaving my baby to go to class. I am finishing up my fourth course at University of Phoenix and am loving it! I also love my A average I am rocking! I passed my first phase of MTTC testing and look forward to starting my student teaching/observing the beginning of 2012.
I am currently 24 weeks and 6 days! Our little baby is... A BOY!!!! We are so lucky to get one of each off the bat. His name is Jackson Scott McLeod and his due date is August 30, but they will take me either in my 38th or 39th week depending on how well my body is doing. If they take him at 38 weeks, my kids will have the same birthday! But we are so very excited to meet the little guy!
My baby Bella is 9 months old today! I cannot believe it! My little girl is almost one year old! It makes me cry whenever I think about it-granted I am emotional from being pregnant again but also it is so hard seeing your babies get older! It does happen way too fast! She is already sitting up, smiles 24/7, giggles, says "Momma, Dada, Baba(that's her) and yay!", eats by herself with finger foods, gives wonderful hugs, and is attempting to stand and walk now! It is so adorable! She is so perfect! I know Jackson will be just as perfect!!!
I will post some of the ultrasound pics soon!
Monday, May 16, 2011
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
There are the Ups and Downs, the Good and Bad...Ce La Vie
So a lot has changed since Isabella was born. We moved back to Lapeer because our money situation got messed up so this way we can pay for our stay and still save! Yay!
Things are pretty stressful right now but at least we have each other and the baby to keep our spirits up!
She is so healthy and doing wonderfully. She is developing intellectually and motor skills wise so great! We are so proud of her! She loves doing tummy time and it is so amazing seeing her change day to day. I just don't understand how people can get so angry with their babies/kids. I see so many posts lately with Moms saying how irritating and annoying their babies are and its just ridiculous! I'm so sick of it! Suck it up ladies, we all made our choices and its just not right to take it out on your kids. I understand certain things about being a mom is hard, trust me, but just the phrasing of calling your kid a "pain in the butt", etc. really peeves me!!! Grow up! Plus half these girls don't even have their kids with them on a daily basis, their family is raising them and I hate to say it but I agree with all that crap about how those 16 and Pregnant shows are encouraging little teenagers to get pregnant and its making the epidemic rise! I do not condone this whatsoever.
I apologize if anyone reads this and is offended, it is not directed at anyone in particular, I'm just irritated with society. Just watch that show and you will see how ill-equipped these kids are to be having kids. They don't realize all that comes with Mommyhood. I feel bad for them and yet I don't at the same time.
Just enjoy your time with your kids and know that the hard times don't last forever, and enjoy the rewards you get when your kids first smile or say Mom/Dad or "I love you" for the first time. It's all worth it!
Again I apologize if anyone thinks this is about them, its not.
Things are pretty stressful right now but at least we have each other and the baby to keep our spirits up!
She is so healthy and doing wonderfully. She is developing intellectually and motor skills wise so great! We are so proud of her! She loves doing tummy time and it is so amazing seeing her change day to day. I just don't understand how people can get so angry with their babies/kids. I see so many posts lately with Moms saying how irritating and annoying their babies are and its just ridiculous! I'm so sick of it! Suck it up ladies, we all made our choices and its just not right to take it out on your kids. I understand certain things about being a mom is hard, trust me, but just the phrasing of calling your kid a "pain in the butt", etc. really peeves me!!! Grow up! Plus half these girls don't even have their kids with them on a daily basis, their family is raising them and I hate to say it but I agree with all that crap about how those 16 and Pregnant shows are encouraging little teenagers to get pregnant and its making the epidemic rise! I do not condone this whatsoever.
I apologize if anyone reads this and is offended, it is not directed at anyone in particular, I'm just irritated with society. Just watch that show and you will see how ill-equipped these kids are to be having kids. They don't realize all that comes with Mommyhood. I feel bad for them and yet I don't at the same time.
Just enjoy your time with your kids and know that the hard times don't last forever, and enjoy the rewards you get when your kids first smile or say Mom/Dad or "I love you" for the first time. It's all worth it!
Again I apologize if anyone thinks this is about them, its not.
Friday, September 10, 2010
Isabella Jewel Has Arrived!
The contractions had been 5 minutes apart for about a week before it hit me full on! Sunday evening after Doug had been home for just a few minutes from work, the back labor got super intense. I just took deep breaths and finished up the dishes. Then while he was on his walk they hit big time and things began to happen to let me know it was time for Isabella to make her appearance.
We called my mom and she flew down the highway at 90mph to come take us to Genesys Hospital for baby time!!!
We got admitted around midnight and at that point my contractions were 3 minutes apart and coming on strong. Within the first hour of being there I was contracting every 2 1/2 minutes and that continued for 9 hours before I was prepped for my C-Section.
They came in at 8:10am to tell me that at 8:30am I was going in to the OR to get the baby out and meet our precious princess for the first time.
The following 20 minutes were so surreal that even as I waddled and shuffled down the hall to the OR I was in a fog and trying to imagine what she would look like.
I hopped up on the cold hard table to receive my spinal epidural and after the 6th attempt they got it in and I was numb and ready to rock'n'roll.
Doug came in and I was all ready to hold her for the first time and kiss her sweet face.
As soon as they told us it'd be just another minute, we both began to cry in anticipation of seeing her and hearing her cry as she began her life with us outside of the womb.
She looked absolutely perfect!!! We could not ask for a more beautiful baby girl!
She is almost one month old now and getting so big so fast-almost overnight.
<3 Isabella Jewel McLeod was born August 16, 2010 at 9:22am. She weighed 7 lbs 14 oz and 21 inches long! <3
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Baby Bell Arrives in 6 Days!!!!
39 weeks today! I cannot believe it!!! Isabella is around 7 lbs now or more and estimated at 20ish inches! She is big baby huh?
We are so so so excited right now! Throughout each day I find myself thinking about next Friday and getting to finally meet our precious baby girl and I just sob! Happy tears, of course, and I just cannot fathom how beautiful she will be but I know she will be!
Every night Doug and I talk about our hopes and fears and all the "little" things we need to think about in the future regarding our daughter and we always end up tearing up and smiling while looking at each other when we think about how amazing this journey has been and how phase 1 is over in less than a week!
I honestly do not even know what else to say, I am getting teary eyed just thinking about all of it.
Just think, as of Friday August 20th around 11 am Isabella Jewel McLeod will be here in our arms and soon enough yours when you meet her!!!
We are so so so excited right now! Throughout each day I find myself thinking about next Friday and getting to finally meet our precious baby girl and I just sob! Happy tears, of course, and I just cannot fathom how beautiful she will be but I know she will be!
Every night Doug and I talk about our hopes and fears and all the "little" things we need to think about in the future regarding our daughter and we always end up tearing up and smiling while looking at each other when we think about how amazing this journey has been and how phase 1 is over in less than a week!
I honestly do not even know what else to say, I am getting teary eyed just thinking about all of it.
Just think, as of Friday August 20th around 11 am Isabella Jewel McLeod will be here in our arms and soon enough yours when you meet her!!!
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Our Humble Adobe is Ready Baby
38 weeks today!!!
We cannot believe our precious baby girl will be here in less than 2 weeks!
They scheduled my C-Section for August 20th at 10:30am, but last time they checked me as in a few days ago, I was 1 cm dilated and 70% effaced....So I am thinking they might move my date closer so that she is safely delivered before I go into labor, but who knows? Plus, my hemorrhage in my eye re-bled this week due to coughing. Seriously? I am freaked out about coughing and sneezing and all the normal human things now....
We are all moved into our little apartment and we love it! The nursery is almost complete. I want to stencil something above her crib and the closet to finish the decorating part and then the last few pieces will be here soon enough.
Doug and I could not be happier with how everything is turning out! We are quite the good team at accomplishing everything at home and getting ready for our newest addition to the McLeod family.
I cannot wait to welcome her into our arms and family finally. Baby Girl---Hurry up in there! We're waiting. <3
We cannot believe our precious baby girl will be here in less than 2 weeks!
They scheduled my C-Section for August 20th at 10:30am, but last time they checked me as in a few days ago, I was 1 cm dilated and 70% effaced....So I am thinking they might move my date closer so that she is safely delivered before I go into labor, but who knows? Plus, my hemorrhage in my eye re-bled this week due to coughing. Seriously? I am freaked out about coughing and sneezing and all the normal human things now....
We are all moved into our little apartment and we love it! The nursery is almost complete. I want to stencil something above her crib and the closet to finish the decorating part and then the last few pieces will be here soon enough.
Doug and I could not be happier with how everything is turning out! We are quite the good team at accomplishing everything at home and getting ready for our newest addition to the McLeod family.
I cannot wait to welcome her into our arms and family finally. Baby Girl---Hurry up in there! We're waiting. <3
Friday, July 30, 2010
Our Adventure
Tomorrow I officially end my 37th week and begin the 38th week! Baby Bell is about 6 1/2 lbs now!!! Big baby! I can totally concur she is at least that big.
So, no news still on her official arrival date. But I guess my doctor sent over all the necessary paperwork to my insurance company and once they approve the C-Section (knowing its medical reasons and not just opting for one) and give my Dr. the authorization number then....we will be told the date and time for Baby Bell's birth-date! Doug and I and our families are itching to find out!!!! Seeing how it's after 5:30pm on Friday then I guess we will most likely find out on Monday at our next check up.
Another adventure of ours is the big move! This Sunday, Aug 1 we are moving to our own little apartment for out little family to start out together! I am pretty proud of how well we've gotten almost everything packed and all our plans are set and ready for us to carry out! Pretty much everything is packed and loaded in the van, obviously the daily necessities are still in our room and then the crib will get loaded up tomorrow and I think the futon tomorrow as well.
And yet another adventure is for my lovely hubby, Doug, he has an interview on Sunday and I'm so excited for him and am trying to make sure he is calm and feels ready for it so that they see how wonderful and what a great asset he'd be to their company! Keep him in your prayers!!!
So, no news still on her official arrival date. But I guess my doctor sent over all the necessary paperwork to my insurance company and once they approve the C-Section (knowing its medical reasons and not just opting for one) and give my Dr. the authorization number then....we will be told the date and time for Baby Bell's birth-date! Doug and I and our families are itching to find out!!!! Seeing how it's after 5:30pm on Friday then I guess we will most likely find out on Monday at our next check up.
Another adventure of ours is the big move! This Sunday, Aug 1 we are moving to our own little apartment for out little family to start out together! I am pretty proud of how well we've gotten almost everything packed and all our plans are set and ready for us to carry out! Pretty much everything is packed and loaded in the van, obviously the daily necessities are still in our room and then the crib will get loaded up tomorrow and I think the futon tomorrow as well.
And yet another adventure is for my lovely hubby, Doug, he has an interview on Sunday and I'm so excited for him and am trying to make sure he is calm and feels ready for it so that they see how wonderful and what a great asset he'd be to their company! Keep him in your prayers!!!
Thursday, July 15, 2010
It's the Final Countdown!!!
So I am in the middle of my 35th week--well actually on Saturday (in 2 days) I will have finished my 35th week and begin my 36th week! Can you believe it? Our baby girl will be here in less than 4 weeks!
Everyday the anxiety (good anxiety, not bad) is growing and our impatience to hold her and see this little precious being that is beating me up so viciously!
There has been a slight change in plans as to how she will be delivered. It is now what we originally thought or expected, but Mom and Baby's health is what is important now. About a month ago, I was nauseous (go figure, pregnant woman sick to her stomach right?) and got sick. From "bearing down" during that I ended up causing a massive boat shaped hemorrhage between the retina and eye ball and apparently blew a blood vessel as well. According to my eye doctor it was "oozing, gushing, squirting, etc"--exactly what I want to hear at that moment, you know?
But as a result of this-which plenty of pregnant women have this happen to them--I will have to have a scheduled C-Section for Baby Isabella's birth.
Honestly, at first we both cried and were super bummed out, but being the amazing team we are we both quickly began listing off the positives about this situation to make the best of it. I mean, really, either way we get to have our baby girl right? Either way she is healthy and perfect? We find out on Monday July 19th what the scheduled date is and cannot wait.
We are going to install the car seat this weekend and then pretty much be as ready as we can be for her arrival. I think I might wash her onsies again in the next 2 weeks and I'm sure I'll continue to "nest" by uber cleaning the room and making sure everything is as we want it.
It's really great to get to go through all of this with Doug. I love him so much and everyday when we talk about how fears and hopes as parents I realize what an amazing Dad he already is. He sings to her everyday still and talks and helps me out so much more than I could hope for. I can't imagine having to rub someones back and feet as much as he does for me just so I can have a few minutes of relaxation and comfort amongst the lovely symptoms of your last few weeks!
We know this will be the biggest adventure of our life together so far, but we have each other to lean on and the best support system of a family. I'm very lucky to have such a loving and supportive husband who I love so very, very much!
***I cannot believe Baby Belle is around 6 lbs and 19 inches long!!!! Whoa!!!***
Everyday the anxiety (good anxiety, not bad) is growing and our impatience to hold her and see this little precious being that is beating me up so viciously!
There has been a slight change in plans as to how she will be delivered. It is now what we originally thought or expected, but Mom and Baby's health is what is important now. About a month ago, I was nauseous (go figure, pregnant woman sick to her stomach right?) and got sick. From "bearing down" during that I ended up causing a massive boat shaped hemorrhage between the retina and eye ball and apparently blew a blood vessel as well. According to my eye doctor it was "oozing, gushing, squirting, etc"--exactly what I want to hear at that moment, you know?
But as a result of this-which plenty of pregnant women have this happen to them--I will have to have a scheduled C-Section for Baby Isabella's birth.
Honestly, at first we both cried and were super bummed out, but being the amazing team we are we both quickly began listing off the positives about this situation to make the best of it. I mean, really, either way we get to have our baby girl right? Either way she is healthy and perfect? We find out on Monday July 19th what the scheduled date is and cannot wait.
We are going to install the car seat this weekend and then pretty much be as ready as we can be for her arrival. I think I might wash her onsies again in the next 2 weeks and I'm sure I'll continue to "nest" by uber cleaning the room and making sure everything is as we want it.
It's really great to get to go through all of this with Doug. I love him so much and everyday when we talk about how fears and hopes as parents I realize what an amazing Dad he already is. He sings to her everyday still and talks and helps me out so much more than I could hope for. I can't imagine having to rub someones back and feet as much as he does for me just so I can have a few minutes of relaxation and comfort amongst the lovely symptoms of your last few weeks!
We know this will be the biggest adventure of our life together so far, but we have each other to lean on and the best support system of a family. I'm very lucky to have such a loving and supportive husband who I love so very, very much!
***I cannot believe Baby Belle is around 6 lbs and 19 inches long!!!! Whoa!!!***
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