There's some stuff I think I've been supposed to tell you, so bullets!
- In the short day since I started talking about gratitude and the even shorter hours since I posted about it, I have found a new place of happiness about our family. Alliclaus has been wonderful today (which is a welcome change from the last couple of week), thanks mostly I think to a change in my own attitude.
- Alliclaus' labs came back mostly normal (her glucose was a little low and her cholesterol was a little high - it's hard to gauge since there aren't strong statistics for 16 month olds), so it appears it's just her love of food that is causing the sudden weight gain.
- Our greater focus on her portion control was difficult the first few days, but has quickly become just part of the routine. She still gets frustrated at the end of mealtime, but I'm trying to remind myself that I'm doing this for her health.
- I thought it might be a good idea to clarify what I meant in my last post. I'm sure that my friends and family are tough enough (and they certainly love me enough) to take my negative attitudes. But I'm doing my best to be as compassionate to them as they are to me. I guess I was mostly trying to explain the lack of discussion about the pregnancy this time, while still talking about my new quest for gratitude.
- As of Wednesday, I am 18 weeks pregnant! They weren't lying - subsequent pregnancies sure do go faster. Baby is definitely moving around in there, but Andiclaus can't feel it yet.
- Ultrasound is August 31. I really think this baby is a boy, but I honestly think I'd rather have another girl (this was exactly my attitude with Alliclaus as well). What the hell are we going to do about a boy's name? Klaus simply won't work for a Christmas baby.
I am sending all the girl vibes I can!
Posted by: Sarah at August 17, 2007 10:01 PM
Glad everything came back on Allie's tests. Was going to email you about that.
Having a girl? or a Boy? is pretty much the same in the beginning, quite frankly. The clothes are a little different and the diaper changes. That's about it. :-)
Hang in there.
Posted by: cagey at August 17, 2007 10:03 PM
So, for both posts I'll just comment here. Mmmmmmkay?
Firstly, can you stand it? I CANNOT believe you are 18 weeks already. And, hold onto your hormones, because the last few "gee I'm so freaking ready to have this baby already" weeks will fly thanks in large part to the crazy Holiday season.
Second, life is life. It's fun and a blessing and also a huge pain in the ass. Lady had a seizure this past week, and immediately following I allowed her to boss the household, but a mere three days later I was sticking her in time outs every 15 minutes (it seemed). Life is life. Happy comes with sad, confidence with anxiety. It always works that way, so don't be hard on yourself. But also, yes, it helps a little to just let go sometimes, so be proud of your effort.
Third, I'm sorry, but did Alli's pediatrician NOTICE that you are 18 weeks PREGNANT? Did he skip bedside manner classes? What an asshat.
Posted by: chatty cricket at August 18, 2007 09:21 AM
Wow, you are right--18 weeks already! Next thing you know, the little one will be here already! I must admit, Klaus for a Christmas baby might be a bit much, but I am sure whatever you name the baby, (s)he will be a wonderful little person, just like Alli!
Posted by: Jennifer at August 18, 2007 10:24 AM
Holy smoked 18 weeks already, time has flown quickly.
Glad all is going well with Alliclaus.
Posted by: Jacquie at August 19, 2007 04:55 PM
I thought each of my kids was the opposite sex during each pregnancy. So much for mommy instincts.
Posted by: Heather at August 17, 2007 09:55 PM