Madison... That's why. She has her days and nights mixed up. During the day it's great. She sleeps all day with only a few whimpers when she's hungry. But at night... she has to be held all night long. The past couple nights I have gotten no sleep. I suppose I could wake Chris up... but what's the point. There's really nothing he can do since I'm breastfeeding. So it's a bit hard on me. But chris did say if i needed to wake him up this up this weekend, he would be glad to help. I may end up taking advantage of that, but who knows. Anyone have any ideas on how to teach a week old baby when its time to sleep and when its not? Any advice would be more than welcome!!!
In other news, Taylor has found a love for the letter R. We were playing with her magnet letters today and she kept saying R over and over again. It was cute. We are also moving back into our room tomorrow. I'm a bit worried it may still be a bit early, but i can't handle it anymore. I need my room back, and I hate being away from Taylor. And I want things to be a bit more back to normal. That also means I will no longer be using chris's laptop, and I will be able to use my computer to post all the new pics of maddie and Taylor. So hopefully those will be up this weekend.
Well maddie is screaming... so yeah. I can't wait to get no sleep again. It's my favorite.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Monday, September 22, 2008
Same day, Different Post
I just got done doing a tag, so don't forget to scroll down and read it when you're done with this post.
Maddie had her first Doctor appointment today. It went so well. She weighed 7 lbs. 6 oz when she was born, but by the time she left the hospital on Friday, she was down to 6 lbs, 12 oz. That's not a big deal... most kids do it... they even say it's healthier in the long run for them to lose that weight in the beginning. Anyways... I have been a bit worried this past weekend about her nursing enough... it's just hard because you can't tell exactly how much they are getting, where as with formula, it's already measured. Anyways. the only way to make sure they get enough is to check their weight. And today maddie weighed... 7 LBS. 9 OZ!!!!!! She gained all she lost, and then some... 3 oz shy of a pound in only 3 days! She keeps this up, she'll be a little porker in no time! The doctor said she looked great. Amazing actually. Taylor behaved so well too. I was so proud. I can't believe what little angels I have. They couldn't be better girls.
I have been a wee bit hormonal today. I have really had a hard time with not being able to play and chase after taylor and such. It's hard. She even smells different to me now (my mom has been using different shampoo and conditioner on her) But today, I had my mom and chelsea bring her in here with me, and we laid down and watched the aristocats, we played this little piggy, we sang all her favorite songs. And when she got sick of being stuck in this room with me, we went out on the back porch for a little bit and looked at the flowers and ants. It freaked my mom out cause she was hollering for me, and I couldn't hear her, so I didn't answer. She was running around the house trying to find me and taylor. whoops. It was great to be "mom" again for a little bit. She also reached up to me a TON today, wanting me to pick her up. It broke my heart every single time, and I had to stop myself from just bending down and grabbing her a few times. I would sit down though, and have my mom put her up in my lap, or sit on the floor and let her crawl in my lap. only 5 more weeks to go til I can pick her up. This sucks.
I'm also stir crazy. I can't go up and down the stairs, I can't drive my car, I feel like I can't do anything. It kinda sucks. i should be enjoying it, but I'm the kind of person who when you tell me i can't do something... it's all i can think about doing! Silly and immature, I know. I can't help it. Anyways. I feel like I've got to get out of here, but we aren't going to be taking the baby out for a very long time. so i'm probably not going to be going out alot here in the near future. So, Anyone who would like to come over and visit, come on over, keep me company! I would love it.
Maddie had her first Doctor appointment today. It went so well. She weighed 7 lbs. 6 oz when she was born, but by the time she left the hospital on Friday, she was down to 6 lbs, 12 oz. That's not a big deal... most kids do it... they even say it's healthier in the long run for them to lose that weight in the beginning. Anyways... I have been a bit worried this past weekend about her nursing enough... it's just hard because you can't tell exactly how much they are getting, where as with formula, it's already measured. Anyways. the only way to make sure they get enough is to check their weight. And today maddie weighed... 7 LBS. 9 OZ!!!!!! She gained all she lost, and then some... 3 oz shy of a pound in only 3 days! She keeps this up, she'll be a little porker in no time! The doctor said she looked great. Amazing actually. Taylor behaved so well too. I was so proud. I can't believe what little angels I have. They couldn't be better girls.
I have been a wee bit hormonal today. I have really had a hard time with not being able to play and chase after taylor and such. It's hard. She even smells different to me now (my mom has been using different shampoo and conditioner on her) But today, I had my mom and chelsea bring her in here with me, and we laid down and watched the aristocats, we played this little piggy, we sang all her favorite songs. And when she got sick of being stuck in this room with me, we went out on the back porch for a little bit and looked at the flowers and ants. It freaked my mom out cause she was hollering for me, and I couldn't hear her, so I didn't answer. She was running around the house trying to find me and taylor. whoops. It was great to be "mom" again for a little bit. She also reached up to me a TON today, wanting me to pick her up. It broke my heart every single time, and I had to stop myself from just bending down and grabbing her a few times. I would sit down though, and have my mom put her up in my lap, or sit on the floor and let her crawl in my lap. only 5 more weeks to go til I can pick her up. This sucks.
I'm also stir crazy. I can't go up and down the stairs, I can't drive my car, I feel like I can't do anything. It kinda sucks. i should be enjoying it, but I'm the kind of person who when you tell me i can't do something... it's all i can think about doing! Silly and immature, I know. I can't help it. Anyways. I feel like I've got to get out of here, but we aren't going to be taking the baby out for a very long time. so i'm probably not going to be going out alot here in the near future. So, Anyone who would like to come over and visit, come on over, keep me company! I would love it.
Tagged... So here goes
Tag...
I was tagged by my absolutely wonderful sister-in-law... so here goes.
10 years ago:
1. I had just started my first year in High School as a Freshman at Beech!
2. I was Madly in love with what would end up being my first kiss.
3. My hair was WAY too short.
4. I was a part of the three musketeers (Me, Phillip and Clayton)
5. My best friend in the world was Kaeleigh Grady... She was only 15 and had a 3 year old. It was a bit weird.
Today's To-Do list:
1. Feed the baby
2. Feed Myself
3. Take my drugs
4. sleep
5. hang out with taylor
Favorite snacks:
1. Frosted Animal Cookies
2. kroger sugar cookies
3. Crushed Ice
4. right now... M&M's (I usually DON"T LIKE chocolate... but my hormones do.)
5. cheese and crackers
If I were a millionaire:
1. Pay off all debt
2. build my dream house on a big farm in the middle of nowhere, TN.
3. Put money away for mine, chris's and our kids school, weddings, and missions.
4. redo my honeymoon.
5. I would say invest the rest... but I probably would hide it under my mattress with the way banks and the stock market are looking right now.
I've Lived:
1. Hendersonville, TN
2. Mesa, AZ
3. Buena Vista, VA
4. Antioch, TN
5. Cane Ridge, TN
Jobs:
1. Sales Associate at Kirklands
2. Toddler Teacher at La Petite
3. Telemarketer
4. Photographer
5. Secretary/Administrative Assistant
Tag:
1. Whitney
2. Abby
3. Becca
4. Lee
5. Sabina
I was tagged by my absolutely wonderful sister-in-law... so here goes.
10 years ago:
1. I had just started my first year in High School as a Freshman at Beech!
2. I was Madly in love with what would end up being my first kiss.
3. My hair was WAY too short.
4. I was a part of the three musketeers (Me, Phillip and Clayton)
5. My best friend in the world was Kaeleigh Grady... She was only 15 and had a 3 year old. It was a bit weird.
Today's To-Do list:
1. Feed the baby
2. Feed Myself
3. Take my drugs
4. sleep
5. hang out with taylor
Favorite snacks:
1. Frosted Animal Cookies
2. kroger sugar cookies
3. Crushed Ice
4. right now... M&M's (I usually DON"T LIKE chocolate... but my hormones do.)
5. cheese and crackers
If I were a millionaire:
1. Pay off all debt
2. build my dream house on a big farm in the middle of nowhere, TN.
3. Put money away for mine, chris's and our kids school, weddings, and missions.
4. redo my honeymoon.
5. I would say invest the rest... but I probably would hide it under my mattress with the way banks and the stock market are looking right now.
I've Lived:
1. Hendersonville, TN
2. Mesa, AZ
3. Buena Vista, VA
4. Antioch, TN
5. Cane Ridge, TN
Jobs:
1. Sales Associate at Kirklands
2. Toddler Teacher at La Petite
3. Telemarketer
4. Photographer
5. Secretary/Administrative Assistant
Tag:
1. Whitney
2. Abby
3. Becca
4. Lee
5. Sabina
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Sorry no pictures...
So, most of my pictures were taken on my canon camera... and it just so happens that the only way to transfer those pictures to a computer is my built in memory card reader on MY computer... I"m on chris's laptop right now. MY computer is upstairs in my bedroom. I'm not allowed to go up and down the stairs right now. So I have no way to get my pictures off my memory card... atleast until I can go up and down the stairs, and who knows how long that will be. Until I feel comfortable with it I guess. I tried earlier today to go up the stairs so i could get some of my clothes. Chris had to help me, and by the time I got to the top, I was IN PAIN. It was NOT a good idea. I will NOT be doing that again any time soon. So, I'm very sorry that I will not be able to post the pictures I promised, but they will be up at some point in the near future!
We are all doing pretty well. I think i was up a bit too much yesterday (I won't go into why I think that... It would be WAY too much info to put on here) But chris had me stay in bed most of the day today. I only got up to eat and go to the bathroom. I'm doing better thanks to a day in bed, but I'm a bit nervous about how I'll handle tomorrow when I don't have chris here to wait on me :) he'll actually be gone ALL day and I'm very sad. he's got a softball game tomorrow night, so he won't be home til 11 or so. It sucks, but I've got my mom here, and my brothers and sister when they're done with school and work. So hopefully, I won't have to over do it too much.
Maddie is wonderful. We were having a few problems with her nursing this morning, but we figured it was just because of gas and she nursed fine this evening. She is such a laid back baby, it's a bit frustrating cause she'll nurse for 10 minutes and be happy as can be and won't eat for another 2 hours... She was nursing for like 30-40 minutes when we were at the hospital. So I'm a bit worried about weight gain for her (she lost 10 oz in the hospital... hopefully she's gained some back now, we've got a dr appt tomorrow morning to check.)
Taylor has been SO GOOD. I can't believe how good she's been with all this. My mom said you can definately tell she feels very loved and secure with the way she's handled the new baby and me being in bed and such. No jealousy at all! She actually LOVES maddie. She loves to watch her and laughs everytime Maddie moves or makes noises or anything. Taylor will just sit here and stare at Maddie and giggle and pat her head and rub her tummy. It's too sweet. I'm so glad she likes Maddie. She's also grown SO much. I hadn't realized what a big girl she really is. It freaked me out a bit to see her after I'd had the baby. She looked HUGE. She's also learned so much even since we got home on Friday. She's started doing this new dance thing where she squats all funny with her arms out. She really only does it to the Spongebob theme song. Me and chris laughed so hard when we saw her. Then, this morning we were watching the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, and they were doing the Hot Dog dance. She got so excited and started doing her dance again. We realized, she's doing goofy's dance. The only difference is she can't lift one leg at a time, so she only squats, but it's the goofy dance! It's too funny. She also learned how to say Banana today. she calls them anana's. And she's saying tons of other things. She's started saying sentences. She says "I did it" and "there she is" all the time. I can't believe how big she is now. It's kinda sad, but also very relieving. She's alot more independent now, which is a big plus for us. anyways. I'm so proud of her and how she's handling everything. I can't wait til I'm more mobile and can chase after her and be more of the mom I was before maddie was born.
I will post those pictures up soon. Hope this holds ya'll over in the meantime!
We are all doing pretty well. I think i was up a bit too much yesterday (I won't go into why I think that... It would be WAY too much info to put on here) But chris had me stay in bed most of the day today. I only got up to eat and go to the bathroom. I'm doing better thanks to a day in bed, but I'm a bit nervous about how I'll handle tomorrow when I don't have chris here to wait on me :) he'll actually be gone ALL day and I'm very sad. he's got a softball game tomorrow night, so he won't be home til 11 or so. It sucks, but I've got my mom here, and my brothers and sister when they're done with school and work. So hopefully, I won't have to over do it too much.
Maddie is wonderful. We were having a few problems with her nursing this morning, but we figured it was just because of gas and she nursed fine this evening. She is such a laid back baby, it's a bit frustrating cause she'll nurse for 10 minutes and be happy as can be and won't eat for another 2 hours... She was nursing for like 30-40 minutes when we were at the hospital. So I'm a bit worried about weight gain for her (she lost 10 oz in the hospital... hopefully she's gained some back now, we've got a dr appt tomorrow morning to check.)
Taylor has been SO GOOD. I can't believe how good she's been with all this. My mom said you can definately tell she feels very loved and secure with the way she's handled the new baby and me being in bed and such. No jealousy at all! She actually LOVES maddie. She loves to watch her and laughs everytime Maddie moves or makes noises or anything. Taylor will just sit here and stare at Maddie and giggle and pat her head and rub her tummy. It's too sweet. I'm so glad she likes Maddie. She's also grown SO much. I hadn't realized what a big girl she really is. It freaked me out a bit to see her after I'd had the baby. She looked HUGE. She's also learned so much even since we got home on Friday. She's started doing this new dance thing where she squats all funny with her arms out. She really only does it to the Spongebob theme song. Me and chris laughed so hard when we saw her. Then, this morning we were watching the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, and they were doing the Hot Dog dance. She got so excited and started doing her dance again. We realized, she's doing goofy's dance. The only difference is she can't lift one leg at a time, so she only squats, but it's the goofy dance! It's too funny. She also learned how to say Banana today. she calls them anana's. And she's saying tons of other things. She's started saying sentences. She says "I did it" and "there she is" all the time. I can't believe how big she is now. It's kinda sad, but also very relieving. She's alot more independent now, which is a big plus for us. anyways. I'm so proud of her and how she's handling everything. I can't wait til I'm more mobile and can chase after her and be more of the mom I was before maddie was born.
I will post those pictures up soon. Hope this holds ya'll over in the meantime!
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Baby Maddie is Here... Finally
These are all the pics I have so far, there will be more up this weekend, so be on the look out.
Madison Emmarie Neely was born Tuesday, 9-16 at 9:17 am. The surgery went perfect and there weren't really any complications, other than Maddie's head being large, and they had to extend the incision a bit to accomodate her large head :) Taylor's head was big too :) Maddie weighed 7 lbs. 6 oz. and is 19 inches long. All the nurses and doctors were guessing about 8 lbs. cause she looked BIG. She looks alot like taylor did, but we've also decided she looks like chris's dad. Taylor tends to look a bit like my dad - even though she looks like chris... so it's kinda funny that we think maddie looks like chris's dad... Maybe our next two will look like our moms!
She's got that head of dark hair, but it's not as thick as Taylor's was. she's got chris's ears and chin (without the dimple, so no butt chin.) and definatly his nose. But I think she's got my mouth - taylor has chris's, but maddie's mouth is a bit wider, more like mine. I don't know whose eyes she has yet... that's the hardest part for me to figure out. I think she has small fingers, but long toes, so who knows if those will be more like mine or chris's. We'll see.
She eating very well - Latched right on. So no problems nursing, other than I'm a bit sore, but that's to be expected. She's the has the BEST temperment I've ever seen in a baby. We're so lucky. I was afraid since Taylor was so good, this one would be wild, but she actually makes Taylor look colicky. She's almost sleeping through the night already, I have to wake her to nurse her, and I only woke her up once this past night, and she slept the rest of the time. I hope this lasts once we get home. And when she does cry, It's more like a little squeak. She's so quiet, you can't even tell she's in the room most of the time. She's only gone to the nursery 3 times because she's been so easy. I'd put her in there more if she was fussy - so I could get more rest, but I haven't needed to. She's too perfect. Chris even said the babies in the rooms surrounding us woke him up more at night that she did. She really is just a VERY GOOD baby! We're very blessed :)
I'm doing very well also. Better than I thought I would be. The surgery went great, and they said you could hardly tell I had had a previous c-section. They said there was virtually no scar tissue on my uterus, which made me so happy. I may actually be able to have the 5 kids I want. We'll see when we get there. I have felt much better after this one than I did with Taylor - so far. The cramps have been worse, but I think I'm recovering a bit faster than I did with taylor. My OB said it's easier to do with a scheduled c-section because there isn't as much inflammation and such from the labor and things. So that's good.
My drugs are finally kicking in and I'm a bit tired, so I'm going to go for now. But we will be posting up more pictures this weekend, so be ready for LOTS. I can be a bit of a freak when it comes to pictures. Okay, So the screen is getting blurry - thank you percocet! I'm going now. Thank you to everyone who has come out to visit or gotten us gifts. We really appreciate it and your prayers and such. Thanks!
Monday, September 15, 2008
24 hours
Til my c-section. So, It's actually like 24 hours and 5 minutes, and that's if they actually start the surgery when they say they will. I don't know if those things get behind or not... last time, we hadn't scheduled it, so I got pushed back a few times for other people who were worse off than me. But this time, i've got an appointment. I don't know if that will make a difference. I'm a bit nervous, but I'm trying hard not to think about the actual surgery. I'm trying to focus on how I will be holding my new little baby tomorrow.
That is so crazy to think about. It was so hard to imagine what life would be like when taylor got here, and then she got here, and it seemed like she'd always been a part of our lives. We couldn't imagine life without her. I wonder if this will be the same. I hope it will and we'll just fall into a routine like we did with Taylor. I'm sure this will be bit more work, but atleast we aren't out numbered yet. I can take one, chris can take the other, and we'll make it work.
24 hours til i get to meet you, little maddie! And I'm SOOOOO EXCITED!
That is so crazy to think about. It was so hard to imagine what life would be like when taylor got here, and then she got here, and it seemed like she'd always been a part of our lives. We couldn't imagine life without her. I wonder if this will be the same. I hope it will and we'll just fall into a routine like we did with Taylor. I'm sure this will be bit more work, but atleast we aren't out numbered yet. I can take one, chris can take the other, and we'll make it work.
24 hours til i get to meet you, little maddie! And I'm SOOOOO EXCITED!
Friday, September 12, 2008
2 out of 4
There are 4 rings I wear ALL THE TIME. The first one I got a LONG time ago! I was a sophomore in high school. It was kinda like a promise ring to myself (on my ring finger, right hand)... to always stay true to myself and my standards... Cheesy, I know. But that was me at 15/16. The 2nd ring I wear constantly is my mom's class ring (middle finger, left hand). The stone actually broke and fell out of it a few years ago and I need to get it fixed, I've tried a few times at different jewelers, but class rings are VERY hard to get repaired cause the stones they use are different.
The Last 2 rings I wear are of course, my engagement ring and wedding band. These are the most important rings to me, of course. When we bought them, we got them too big! I wear a 4 on that finger, and my engagement ring is a 4.5 and my wedding band is a 5. This was on purpose, because I'd heard horror stories about rings having to be cut off when fingers swelled up due to pregnancy and stuff.
Well... I don't really swell up when I'm pregnant. My ankles stay little. Granted, they ARE swollen, but I think I'm the only person in the world who notices. My hands don't really swell up to a noticeable point either. But I do have a way of knowing when I'm swelling.
The first ring to go was my mom's class ring. I had to take it off a couple weeks ago. I could just tell it was starting to get a bit too tight... so I took it off before it had a chance to get stuck. Well, yesterday ring number 2 had to come off - my promise ring. My finger was itching and hurting and I just knew it was time for that one to go too.
Now I'm down to 2 out of 4! My Engagement ring, and my wedding band. They are actually FITTING me now! It's kind of nice to not have them always falling off!!! I'll be sad on Tuesday when i have to take them off for surgery and my hospital stay, but I'd be even more sad if I lost them there at the hospital.
Here are my rings!!!
I told you that you can't really "SEE" that my hands are swollen, but trust me, they are!

So, after looking at these pictures, I'm going to repaint my nails!!! If I had the money, an actual manicure would be in order! Maybe I can get one after the baby is born!
The Last 2 rings I wear are of course, my engagement ring and wedding band. These are the most important rings to me, of course. When we bought them, we got them too big! I wear a 4 on that finger, and my engagement ring is a 4.5 and my wedding band is a 5. This was on purpose, because I'd heard horror stories about rings having to be cut off when fingers swelled up due to pregnancy and stuff.
Well... I don't really swell up when I'm pregnant. My ankles stay little. Granted, they ARE swollen, but I think I'm the only person in the world who notices. My hands don't really swell up to a noticeable point either. But I do have a way of knowing when I'm swelling.
The first ring to go was my mom's class ring. I had to take it off a couple weeks ago. I could just tell it was starting to get a bit too tight... so I took it off before it had a chance to get stuck. Well, yesterday ring number 2 had to come off - my promise ring. My finger was itching and hurting and I just knew it was time for that one to go too.
Now I'm down to 2 out of 4! My Engagement ring, and my wedding band. They are actually FITTING me now! It's kind of nice to not have them always falling off!!! I'll be sad on Tuesday when i have to take them off for surgery and my hospital stay, but I'd be even more sad if I lost them there at the hospital.
Here are my rings!!!
So, after looking at these pictures, I'm going to repaint my nails!!! If I had the money, an actual manicure would be in order! Maybe I can get one after the baby is born!
Thursday, September 11, 2008
LAST OB APPT
I had my last Dr. Appointment today until the baby is born. It was a little nuts. First, the scale told me 3 different weights... one was WAY too high, one WAY too low, and the other was just about right, so we went with that one (It's a little digital scale... so maybe the batteries were funky or something!) Then, my dr was at the hospital with another patient who was in labor, so I had to wait a little bit before she got back... but it wasn't too bad really. I'm measuring fine, and there's been no REAL change in dilating or anything like that, but Dr said the baby's head is REALLY LOW! Which has been causing me EXTREME pain when I walk. She said with as low as the baby is, and how she's kinda slowed down on the movement and such, I could possibly go into labor on my own this weekend!!! I thought "WooHoo" at first, then I thought, "Oh Crap! No, wait!!!" But, who knows what will happen. I'll probably be sitting here waiting til Tuesday for this little one, and that's fine. It'll Give me more time to work on the stuff I"ve been trying to get done. Atleast most of the stuff having to do WITH the baby is done. Anywho - back to my Dr appt... since the baby HASN"T been moving as much as she used to, they decided to do an NST or non stress test! So they hooked me up to the monitors to watch the baby and my contractions (which have been frequent, but not in any pattern.) I guess the orange juice I drank on the way down kicked in right then, cause the baby went nuts for a little bit. She was jumping all over my stomach. Then she calmed back down which I was greatful for. Anywho - they said she looked fine - good heartbeat, okay movement... So yeah. That was my last OB appt until we meet this little one. The closer we get to her being here, the more anxious I am about calling her Maddie or Madison... I still say it sometimes, but not as often and I had been. She's mostly just "the baby" for right now, til I see her.
Oh yeah - And how's this for a Preggo Brain! Last night me and chris and taylor all went shopping to Ross and Target. We were trying to get gifts from the girls for each other (a baby doll and stroller for Taylor from Maddie, and a baby blanket for Maddi from Taylor.) We had done all our shopping and then some, and were on our way out to the car. Taylor was sleepy and fussing a bit. Chris put her in her seat and left me to buckle her in (his big ole hands have a hard time with it I guess!) We had bought her some Elmo slippers and since she was fussing so bad, I thought they might cheer her up, so I went on and put them on her in the car. Well, Then I just jumped in the front seat and we drove home! About 3 minutes from my parents house, I turned around to check on Taylor and thought something looked odd... but it took me a minute to figure out what. I had forgotten to buckle her in her seat!!!!!!! I almost freaked out. I probably would have started SOBBING if I had been alone, but thankfully chris was there. I just jumped back in the back real fast and buckled her in for the rest of the ride home. She was fine, and nothing happened, but I still felt pretty bad for forgetting to buckle her in. I got over it pretty easily though. Last night was a hormonal night for me (just ask chris) and I was actually proud of myself for handling that part of it so well. I'm sure the shock of it will insure that it never happens again. I can't wait to have all my brain back, that is, if it ever comes back!
Oh yeah - And how's this for a Preggo Brain! Last night me and chris and taylor all went shopping to Ross and Target. We were trying to get gifts from the girls for each other (a baby doll and stroller for Taylor from Maddie, and a baby blanket for Maddi from Taylor.) We had done all our shopping and then some, and were on our way out to the car. Taylor was sleepy and fussing a bit. Chris put her in her seat and left me to buckle her in (his big ole hands have a hard time with it I guess!) We had bought her some Elmo slippers and since she was fussing so bad, I thought they might cheer her up, so I went on and put them on her in the car. Well, Then I just jumped in the front seat and we drove home! About 3 minutes from my parents house, I turned around to check on Taylor and thought something looked odd... but it took me a minute to figure out what. I had forgotten to buckle her in her seat!!!!!!! I almost freaked out. I probably would have started SOBBING if I had been alone, but thankfully chris was there. I just jumped back in the back real fast and buckled her in for the rest of the ride home. She was fine, and nothing happened, but I still felt pretty bad for forgetting to buckle her in. I got over it pretty easily though. Last night was a hormonal night for me (just ask chris) and I was actually proud of myself for handling that part of it so well. I'm sure the shock of it will insure that it never happens again. I can't wait to have all my brain back, that is, if it ever comes back!
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
WALK FOR AUTISM
Some of you know about the 3 little boys my parents fostered a few years back (Sidney (or Bryan), Charlie (or Alex), and Joseph.) These little boys are amazing and it's hard to believe they have such big wonderful hearts with all they've been through.
For Sidney's 10th birthday, he's decided to do the walk for autism. He's asked that instead of people buying him birthday presents, they donate money for his walk! I don't know many adults, let alone kids, that would be willing to give up their own birthday party/presents to help someone else.
I thought I would post his personal donation page on here. He's an amazing kid and he's trying so hard to reach his goal of $400 in donations. Here's a note from my mom (Sidney's Meme) and from Carol Sandstrom (his current foster mom.)
Hey ya'll
I'm forwarding this to family and friends - I know a few of you have never met Sidney, but he is the oldest of our foster sons. They lived with us for about 2 years and have been with Cam and Carol Sandstrom since Jan 2007. I know they were prepared all their lives to be the parents of these sweet boys. We're still waiting on a slow system and then they will be adopted by Cam and Carol. These children have had a really hard childhood but it has only made their hearts bigger and bigger. Sidney just got out of Vanderbilt hospital a week ago after a 9 day stay. He was really bad sick - but even in the hospital his concern was for everyone else.
I wanted to send this to those of you that know him and those of you that have heard me pour out my heart about him and his brothers. If you can help him reach his goal, I would be so thankful. Anyone else you know that might want to help this angel reach his goal and maybe go way beyond it.... please forward this to them.
I love this little boy. He and his brothers have been such a blessing in our lives and everyone's lives that they have come in contact with. Because of these children, things are changing and getting better for others. Laws are changing. Please check out his page - I know one day God will bless him and his brothers beyond measure, just as they have blessed our lives beyond measure.
Thanks so much
Beckye Taylor
aka
Sidney's, Charlie's and Joseph's MeMe
Sorry for the "mass email" but it was the only way for me to get this done! This Saturday, Sidney will be walking in the Walk for Autism event in Nashville. This is what HE asked to do for his 10th birthday. I've sent each of you an invitation to my blog space, which has more details. He also has a personal space on the autism speaks webspace. If you go to my blog, there's a link to cut and paste to take you directly to HIS page. He told me what he wanted to say on his profile - so it will give you a glimpse into his tender heart! He's asking that no one give him presents, but rather that you donate to the fund. You can do that electronically from his personal page. Any amount is that much toward his goal. He has set a goal of $400 -- $100 for each of his four cousins who either have been diagnosed autistic, with autistic characteristics or are being evaluated for autism. (Alex J., Aidan, Gavin, and Kimmy)
Oh, I'll just put that link in this message too, just in case you have any trouble with the blog. Ignore some of the other "rantings" on the blog (especially "Why Frogs are Bald"! -- unless you just want to laugh at the sleep-deprived mind spin of a tired Mommy!!)
http://www.walknowforautism.org/tenn/personal/heartswideopen (just cut-and-paste)
Anyway, give me a call if you have questions! Thanks for helping Sidney reach for a heart-felt goal!!! He's such an amazing boy!
Love to all!!
Carol
Here's the website again...
http://www.walknowforautism.org/tenn/personal/heartswideopen
These little boys are truly something special! Thanks for y'all's help with this!!!
For Sidney's 10th birthday, he's decided to do the walk for autism. He's asked that instead of people buying him birthday presents, they donate money for his walk! I don't know many adults, let alone kids, that would be willing to give up their own birthday party/presents to help someone else.
I thought I would post his personal donation page on here. He's an amazing kid and he's trying so hard to reach his goal of $400 in donations. Here's a note from my mom (Sidney's Meme) and from Carol Sandstrom (his current foster mom.)
Hey ya'll
I'm forwarding this to family and friends - I know a few of you have never met Sidney, but he is the oldest of our foster sons. They lived with us for about 2 years and have been with Cam and Carol Sandstrom since Jan 2007. I know they were prepared all their lives to be the parents of these sweet boys. We're still waiting on a slow system and then they will be adopted by Cam and Carol. These children have had a really hard childhood but it has only made their hearts bigger and bigger. Sidney just got out of Vanderbilt hospital a week ago after a 9 day stay. He was really bad sick - but even in the hospital his concern was for everyone else.
I wanted to send this to those of you that know him and those of you that have heard me pour out my heart about him and his brothers. If you can help him reach his goal, I would be so thankful. Anyone else you know that might want to help this angel reach his goal and maybe go way beyond it.... please forward this to them.
I love this little boy. He and his brothers have been such a blessing in our lives and everyone's lives that they have come in contact with. Because of these children, things are changing and getting better for others. Laws are changing. Please check out his page - I know one day God will bless him and his brothers beyond measure, just as they have blessed our lives beyond measure.
Thanks so much
Beckye Taylor
aka
Sidney's, Charlie's and Joseph's MeMe
Sorry for the "mass email" but it was the only way for me to get this done! This Saturday, Sidney will be walking in the Walk for Autism event in Nashville. This is what HE asked to do for his 10th birthday. I've sent each of you an invitation to my blog space, which has more details. He also has a personal space on the autism speaks webspace. If you go to my blog, there's a link to cut and paste to take you directly to HIS page. He told me what he wanted to say on his profile - so it will give you a glimpse into his tender heart! He's asking that no one give him presents, but rather that you donate to the fund. You can do that electronically from his personal page. Any amount is that much toward his goal. He has set a goal of $400 -- $100 for each of his four cousins who either have been diagnosed autistic, with autistic characteristics or are being evaluated for autism. (Alex J., Aidan, Gavin, and Kimmy)
Oh, I'll just put that link in this message too, just in case you have any trouble with the blog. Ignore some of the other "rantings" on the blog (especially "Why Frogs are Bald"! -- unless you just want to laugh at the sleep-deprived mind spin of a tired Mommy!!)
http://www.walknowforautism.org/tenn/personal/heartswideopen (just cut-and-paste)
Anyway, give me a call if you have questions! Thanks for helping Sidney reach for a heart-felt goal!!! He's such an amazing boy!
Love to all!!
Carol
Here's the website again...
http://www.walknowforautism.org/tenn/personal/heartswideopen
These little boys are truly something special! Thanks for y'all's help with this!!!
1 Week Left
Well... One week from today I will be holding my baby girl in my arms... actually, probably one week from right now (it's 9:45!!! My c-section is scheduled for 9.) It's hard to believe that so long has gone by since we found out we were pregnant again. And I can't wait to met this little person in my tummy. I've been having some crazy dreams about her coming into this world, and it only makes it harder to wait. They seem so real and holding and looking at her in my dreams seems so real. It's making me very anxious. But there are still lots to do. Thankfully, me and chris had time this past weekend to go out to our storage unit and get out all the baby stuff. We got out clothes too :) We also got out our swing, bouncer, excersaucer, bumbo, etc. And I've gone and cleaned just about everything. I think I only have one load of laundry left of blankets and burp cloths... I just want to make sure everything's super clean. I also want to atleast get started on Taylor's 1st year scrapbook before this one gets here, if not finish it... so I've got a week to buckle down on that one. We'll see how that goes. I'm getting so impatient. I need to go get busy cleaning or something to get my mind off of it!
Only 7 days til I see my new little girl! WOOHOO!
Only 7 days til I see my new little girl! WOOHOO!
Monday, September 8, 2008
Tag... Because I'm bored
Abbie put on her blog a tag, and said for anyone else who felt like it to do it. And I'm bored, So here goes.
These are the rules: list 3 joys, 3 fears, 3 current obsessions/collections, 3 surprising facts and then tag 5 other people. Leave a comment for the people you tag so they know they have been tagged.
Joys....
1. Being at home with chris and taylor
2. Being a mom
3. Cleaning - when no one else is around! There is just something so relaxing about it... getting stuff done!
Fears....
1. I'm terrified of spiders... I can handle snakes, most other bugs, lots of other gross or scary things... but spiders really scare me!
2. Losing chris, whether it's because he's cheated on me, something happened to him, stuff like that. I have some pretty crazy dreams about losing him. It would devastate me!
3. Something happening to Taylor or this new baby. That's something else I couldn't handle. I freak out worse than she does when she falls down.
Obsessions/Collections....
1. Penguins... I love penguins. I think they're so cute and funny. And seeing them in real life for the first time in Chattanooga only made me more fascinated with them. They're wonderful.
2. Cards. I save birthday cards, christmas cards, just because cards... I save all the cards I get... and I've started saving the ones chris gets too. I don't know why. But I save them.
3. Solitaire... I play vegas style on my computer where you can win money (not really) and I save my game when I win and don't when I lose, so my money only keeps going up. I've got almost $20,000 on there... wish it was real.
Surprising facts.....
1. I've always talked about how I want a ton of kids, and I still do (as many as I can have) but sometimes I think it would be SO nice to be done with these two. And to never worry about having any more... Me and chris would never be out numbered. Yeah. That would be nice.
2. I thoroughly enjoyed my calling in the primary presidency. I loved it. It's been my favorite calling ever. But I'm very greatful to be done.
3. I'm a pack rat... Could my obsession with saving cards have given that away? I try to reign it in (cause I see my dad - who i get it from - and he's a mess) but I can't help it sometimes. Chris helps me though... and us all being in one room helps. There's no room for stuff, so I throw it away. But yeah. I'm definately a BIG pack rat!
So, Five people to pick on...
1. Candace
2. Krystin
3. Carrie
4. Jennifer
5. Lee Bay
These are the rules: list 3 joys, 3 fears, 3 current obsessions/collections, 3 surprising facts and then tag 5 other people. Leave a comment for the people you tag so they know they have been tagged.
Joys....
1. Being at home with chris and taylor
2. Being a mom
3. Cleaning - when no one else is around! There is just something so relaxing about it... getting stuff done!
Fears....
1. I'm terrified of spiders... I can handle snakes, most other bugs, lots of other gross or scary things... but spiders really scare me!
2. Losing chris, whether it's because he's cheated on me, something happened to him, stuff like that. I have some pretty crazy dreams about losing him. It would devastate me!
3. Something happening to Taylor or this new baby. That's something else I couldn't handle. I freak out worse than she does when she falls down.
Obsessions/Collections....
1. Penguins... I love penguins. I think they're so cute and funny. And seeing them in real life for the first time in Chattanooga only made me more fascinated with them. They're wonderful.
2. Cards. I save birthday cards, christmas cards, just because cards... I save all the cards I get... and I've started saving the ones chris gets too. I don't know why. But I save them.
3. Solitaire... I play vegas style on my computer where you can win money (not really) and I save my game when I win and don't when I lose, so my money only keeps going up. I've got almost $20,000 on there... wish it was real.
Surprising facts.....
1. I've always talked about how I want a ton of kids, and I still do (as many as I can have) but sometimes I think it would be SO nice to be done with these two. And to never worry about having any more... Me and chris would never be out numbered. Yeah. That would be nice.
2. I thoroughly enjoyed my calling in the primary presidency. I loved it. It's been my favorite calling ever. But I'm very greatful to be done.
3. I'm a pack rat... Could my obsession with saving cards have given that away? I try to reign it in (cause I see my dad - who i get it from - and he's a mess) but I can't help it sometimes. Chris helps me though... and us all being in one room helps. There's no room for stuff, so I throw it away. But yeah. I'm definately a BIG pack rat!
So, Five people to pick on...
1. Candace
2. Krystin
3. Carrie
4. Jennifer
5. Lee Bay
Thursday, September 4, 2008
My fish bowl!!!
We finally did it. Chris painted my Fish Bowl tonight! LOL...
I'm debating if I should shower or not!
I'm sure many of you weren't aware of Christopher's artistic abilities! But he's really very good!Taylor didn't know what to think! I kept telling her they were fishies. I'm not sure she understood.
Sorry about the immodesty!!! But I didn't want to wear anything that could get damaged!
Dr. Appt Update
I had my 2nd to the last dr appt today. No change in anything really. No dilating, no weight gain, no anything! Pretty uneventful appt.
I did learn something that made me VERY excited! Baptist Hospital has started a new program or thing they do when they do c-sections. Used to (when I had Taylor this is how it went) you go to the Operating Room, they take out the baby, clean it off a bit, let you see it, then wheel it and the new dad off to the nursery where they check to make sure it's all healthy, give it a bath, and all that good stuff. Then the drs finish sewing you up, wheel you into recovery, and you're alone for a while, wondering what's going on... where is everyone?
Well, now, they keep the baby with YOU the whole time, they clean it off, check vitals, all that good stuff in the OR with you, then you, the baby, and the dad all go to the recovery room together! I'm so excited about this. I felt a little left out of things last time when they took the baby away. I felt very alone! I'm not sure exactly how or when the rest of the family and visitors get to see the baby, maybe everyone just comes into the recovery room with you when you're ready. I hope that's the case so that I can be there to show off our new little girl! Chris got all the glory last time :) Anyways, I'm very excited to be able to keep our new little girl with me that whole time. It will definately help me to feel more a part of the birth of my daughter!
Anyways, I will let y'all know if anything new comes up. 12 days left... and counting!
I did learn something that made me VERY excited! Baptist Hospital has started a new program or thing they do when they do c-sections. Used to (when I had Taylor this is how it went) you go to the Operating Room, they take out the baby, clean it off a bit, let you see it, then wheel it and the new dad off to the nursery where they check to make sure it's all healthy, give it a bath, and all that good stuff. Then the drs finish sewing you up, wheel you into recovery, and you're alone for a while, wondering what's going on... where is everyone?
Well, now, they keep the baby with YOU the whole time, they clean it off, check vitals, all that good stuff in the OR with you, then you, the baby, and the dad all go to the recovery room together! I'm so excited about this. I felt a little left out of things last time when they took the baby away. I felt very alone! I'm not sure exactly how or when the rest of the family and visitors get to see the baby, maybe everyone just comes into the recovery room with you when you're ready. I hope that's the case so that I can be there to show off our new little girl! Chris got all the glory last time :) Anyways, I'm very excited to be able to keep our new little girl with me that whole time. It will definately help me to feel more a part of the birth of my daughter!
Anyways, I will let y'all know if anything new comes up. 12 days left... and counting!
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
I'm bringing sexy back... In a couple months!
I had a friend send me these funny pregnancy shirts in an email. Thought they were hilarious.
(By the way, can you tell how bored I am? 2nd post today!!!)
1. I grow people....what is your superpower?
2. Does this baby make me look fat?
3. DO NOT TAUNT the cranky pregnant woman!
4. No genius, I'm not pregnant. I swallowed a bowling ball.
5. I'm bringing sexy back (in a couple of months)
6. Is it 9 months yet? Seriously, I'm done.
7. I'm 50% sure it's a boy.
8. No, I'm not having twins. (and yes, that is rude)
9. If that's my family I hear out there, I'm not coming out! 1
0. I'm pregnant. You've been warned.
11. I just wanted a back rub.
12. What happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas.
(By the way, can you tell how bored I am? 2nd post today!!!)
1. I grow people....what is your superpower?
2. Does this baby make me look fat?
3. DO NOT TAUNT the cranky pregnant woman!
4. No genius, I'm not pregnant. I swallowed a bowling ball.
5. I'm bringing sexy back (in a couple of months)
6. Is it 9 months yet? Seriously, I'm done.
7. I'm 50% sure it's a boy.
8. No, I'm not having twins. (and yes, that is rude)
9. If that's my family I hear out there, I'm not coming out! 1
0. I'm pregnant. You've been warned.
11. I just wanted a back rub.
12. What happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas.
Juno

I don't know if anyone has seen the movie Juno, but I had a dream last night that I was Juno! Chris was my little boyfriend and we were in high school and we would skip class to go hang out in the woods and eat all this junk food cause I was having cravings. Too weird. Can't get that dream out of my head right now. Maybe I should try taking a nap and having a new weird dream!
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