It's also a bit off-color, but after the Katie Couric interview, I'm a bit concerned!!!!! Jyl and I are really watching this political charade with open eyes. At first, we liked the idea of Obama, because it appeared that his energy for change was good. However, the further we got into his actual policies, especially his tax policy, well we've looked the other way. It's just great to see democracy in action and that the right to vote is given to every citizen. It's a great nation we live in, and regardless of whether you agree with our views or not, please don't miss your chance to vote in the upcoming election. By the way, did we mention that we find Tina Fey and Amy Poehler (spelling???) absolutely entertaining? Baby Mama was hilarious.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Thursday, September 25, 2008
The small (big) joys in Life
On Saturday we thought we would buy Dallas his Halloween costume because as those parents of toddlers know the sizes and number of available costumes are small and go fast. We asked him what he wanted to be and he said a hero. Ok a hero sure, why not! We bought him a superman outfit with a cape and let us just say he wants to wear it everyday, he sleeps with it, I mean I have to make him take it off just to wash it. I think it is pretty cute as he has never been one to dress up. The kicker is that it is about three inches to short already. So by the time Halloween rolls around it won't fit. Oh well what are you going to do.
Today Dallas and I went to the doctor and were able to hear the baby's heartbeat. What a joy. With Dallas it wasn't as surprising to hear his heartbeat because we could always hear it and I just really expected it. I know that is so silly. I shouldn't have been cavalier, but that's just me I guess. I have always been very healthy and strong and so I just expected it. After this time with the doctor and all that mess and how sick I've been and all the stuff he said to me I am just more worried. We haven't been able to hear the heartbeat the last couple of times, because the Dr. told me that the baby is very active. But I was worried since he kept having me come back every two weeks and I am only on the 14th week, so what can I say, I was worried. I was hoping and praying that this time I could hear the heart beat and know the baby was ok and lucky for us we did hear the heartbeat. Best thing, besides Dallas saying, "I love you mommy too." I have heard all week. The funny thing is that when I was barley 8 weeks pregnant they did the ultrasound where you can see on the tv and Dallas went with me to that appt. too. So when we had the ultrasound this time he kept asking me where the tv was so he could watch the baby go "around and around". He was a little disappointed, but happy to hear the heartbeat anyway. I was impressed he remembered that.
We have discovered that the Wards and Bailey's are abounding in new babies! 6 on the Ward side and 4 on the Bailey side this year. Exciting! This last Saturday we were able to see two brand new babies that our friends had and the peace that surrounds these little ones was overwhelming. Just beautiful little boys. I am so impressed that we get to lead these ones on their life journey. What a blessing, challenge and responsibility. I am incredibly grateful for prayer and good examples. Also Ace. He makes all the tough days totally worth it.
Today Dallas and I went to the doctor and were able to hear the baby's heartbeat. What a joy. With Dallas it wasn't as surprising to hear his heartbeat because we could always hear it and I just really expected it. I know that is so silly. I shouldn't have been cavalier, but that's just me I guess. I have always been very healthy and strong and so I just expected it. After this time with the doctor and all that mess and how sick I've been and all the stuff he said to me I am just more worried. We haven't been able to hear the heartbeat the last couple of times, because the Dr. told me that the baby is very active. But I was worried since he kept having me come back every two weeks and I am only on the 14th week, so what can I say, I was worried. I was hoping and praying that this time I could hear the heart beat and know the baby was ok and lucky for us we did hear the heartbeat. Best thing, besides Dallas saying, "I love you mommy too." I have heard all week. The funny thing is that when I was barley 8 weeks pregnant they did the ultrasound where you can see on the tv and Dallas went with me to that appt. too. So when we had the ultrasound this time he kept asking me where the tv was so he could watch the baby go "around and around". He was a little disappointed, but happy to hear the heartbeat anyway. I was impressed he remembered that.
We have discovered that the Wards and Bailey's are abounding in new babies! 6 on the Ward side and 4 on the Bailey side this year. Exciting! This last Saturday we were able to see two brand new babies that our friends had and the peace that surrounds these little ones was overwhelming. Just beautiful little boys. I am so impressed that we get to lead these ones on their life journey. What a blessing, challenge and responsibility. I am incredibly grateful for prayer and good examples. Also Ace. He makes all the tough days totally worth it.
Monday, September 15, 2008
Thank you Portland
Well, we made it through our long weekend up to Portland and back. Kathy and Russel's wedding was awesome. We had a great time. It was nice to get to see everyone, but we wished we had more time with everyone. We haven't seen the pics from Portland yet, we're excited to forward those on when we can. For now, enjoy this SNL clip about Sarah Palin and Hilary Clinton. It's so stinking funny. It may be a bit off color, and well, if you don't know me by now, so am I.
Have fun, take care,
-Ace
PS. Sorry if the advertisement is an R rated movie. I tried to change that. Can't. It's still dang funny.
Have fun, take care,
-Ace
PS. Sorry if the advertisement is an R rated movie. I tried to change that. Can't. It's still dang funny.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Beware and always listen to heart
Finally Ace got the jeep back! It looks beautiful! After 3000+ dollars worth of work it is brand new, except the engine of course!
After Ace related to everyone how I have been sick and so many of you expressed much appreciated concern. I thought I would let everyone know I am feeling so much better. My story begins in March. I was feeling ok, but had some issues so I went to my GP and saw of course the PA. Well after seeing him twice and still with the same issues, I decided to go and see a specialist. This doctor, who shall remain nameless, pretty much yelled at me the first two appts. and told me I should not get pregnant. He started me taking outrageous doses of medication and I was sick. About the same time that Ace and I decided maybe we should wait, I ended up pregnant. I know it's murphy's law and truly is our life. Although it definitely makes our life more interesting. Anyways, I was afraid to tell him that I was pregnant, but knew based on the medication I was taking that I needed to tell him. By this point I was taking Prenatal's, 2500 mg of Metformin, 1500 mg of Methaldopa and 81 mg of Asprin. He thought I had high blood pressure etc. I felt awful and I was sick from the pregnancy. It literally took all my energy to make it to work everyday. I had nothing left. I knew that I did not have high blood pressure so I started taking my Bp at work and it was sooo loooww. I would take in the readings and he would not even look at them. As a side note, my pregnancy with D was so smooth no problems, not even one. Next he sent me to the specialist who looked at me like why are you here?! At my next appt. with the Dr. he told me I should really consider not having anymore children because of all my health problems. I was so upset. I knew that I am a pretty healthy person. One of those that gets sick maybe once a year, if that. Let's just say sick days always go by the wayside. I also knew that I had never felt worse then I felt on those medications and wasn't functioning. So after my friends at work convinced me to change doctors I finally did. I went to my GP and he just looked at me and was pretty upset by how much medication I was taking and told me no more. I no longer take any of the medications, I do not have high blood pressure problems and I feel great. Yes I am more sick with this baby then I was with D, but I hear that is par for the course. I am grateful for those who helped me and tell all of you that have questions about what your doctor is telling you to get a second opinion. Most important listen to your own body.
After Ace related to everyone how I have been sick and so many of you expressed much appreciated concern. I thought I would let everyone know I am feeling so much better. My story begins in March. I was feeling ok, but had some issues so I went to my GP and saw of course the PA. Well after seeing him twice and still with the same issues, I decided to go and see a specialist. This doctor, who shall remain nameless, pretty much yelled at me the first two appts. and told me I should not get pregnant. He started me taking outrageous doses of medication and I was sick. About the same time that Ace and I decided maybe we should wait, I ended up pregnant. I know it's murphy's law and truly is our life. Although it definitely makes our life more interesting. Anyways, I was afraid to tell him that I was pregnant, but knew based on the medication I was taking that I needed to tell him. By this point I was taking Prenatal's, 2500 mg of Metformin, 1500 mg of Methaldopa and 81 mg of Asprin. He thought I had high blood pressure etc. I felt awful and I was sick from the pregnancy. It literally took all my energy to make it to work everyday. I had nothing left. I knew that I did not have high blood pressure so I started taking my Bp at work and it was sooo loooww. I would take in the readings and he would not even look at them. As a side note, my pregnancy with D was so smooth no problems, not even one. Next he sent me to the specialist who looked at me like why are you here?! At my next appt. with the Dr. he told me I should really consider not having anymore children because of all my health problems. I was so upset. I knew that I am a pretty healthy person. One of those that gets sick maybe once a year, if that. Let's just say sick days always go by the wayside. I also knew that I had never felt worse then I felt on those medications and wasn't functioning. So after my friends at work convinced me to change doctors I finally did. I went to my GP and he just looked at me and was pretty upset by how much medication I was taking and told me no more. I no longer take any of the medications, I do not have high blood pressure problems and I feel great. Yes I am more sick with this baby then I was with D, but I hear that is par for the course. I am grateful for those who helped me and tell all of you that have questions about what your doctor is telling you to get a second opinion. Most important listen to your own body.
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