Almost 2 and 5 weeks to go!

I can't believe London is going to be 2 in less than a week. It seems like he was born only yesterday but at the same time it feels like he's been part of our lives forever. We can't believe how much he's grown in the past year (not so much in size but a TON in development) He is talking so much. He shocks us with how well he remembers things and how much he can say even though we never exclusively taught him those words or phrases.
London has been really into daddy lately. He requests that daddy and him "talk" every night before bed. It's super cute. They talk about their days and London talks about stickers and thomas and dora. He will say funny stuff like, "mommy grey car drives fast...vrrooooom!" and tries to bust me for speeding (which I don't do..hahah)
We are having London's party tomorrow and his birthday is Friday. He is so excited for his party and his Thomas cake. Kary even got him an outfit from the Heidi Klum collection to wear to his party...it's super cute. I will be sure to post lots of pictures from the party.

 Baby #2 is doing great. I am scheduled for an appointment this Thursday and then I will start going every week. We are getting close! I have about 5 and a half weeks left. It is crazy because I have felt really incredible lately. I get the occasionally pains in my ribs and back but for the most part I forget I am even pregnant (except for all the adorable little kicks and hiccups) She has really been an easy baby on the inside. It may be the calm before the storm. It may just be that she's tiny and isn't straining my body like my almost 9 pound baby boy.

Kary and I are getting very excited and I am trying to tie up loose ends at work. I got an awesome replacement for my maternity leave. I am loving my new job and my kids. I was a bit overwhelmed in the beginning but have found my niche and although I'm still crazy busy, things are slowing down. My kids are well-behaved and love me and admin seems to be very supportive of everything. I just have to make sure I eat every few hours or I get faint. I am also crazy and trying to work up until Nov. 9th and I am due on the 8th...but measuring for the 11th. I meet with the maternity lady Monday and we'll see how long I can make it ;-) If she stays this easy I may make it to that date. I can't wait to hold her and cuddle her and see London interact with her. I am also looking forward to time at home with my babies, late nights with the husband, the occasional glass of wine and getting a break from the crazy life of being a teacher. I feel so incredibly lucky to have the life I have...oh yeah, and I get to see my parents in about 5 weeks! My mom is the best helper.

Let's talk about me for a second....

So I've been going back and reading my blog from when I was pregnant with London. It's funny how every post was about me...how I was feeling, what I was thinking, what I was eating. I forgot when there was a time that I actually was just about me. I posted pictures of myself on facebook...now they are all pretty much London. It's funny how when you become a mom you really do forget about yourself and become sooo much less selfish. I am not complaining because I love that London keeps me real and I never worry about the dumb small stuff because he always allows me to see the big important things. But I am going to take a minute and write about me....how have I been feeling? What have I been eating? etc. I am now 32 weeks and a few days. I do not feel as big as I did with London and some mornings I wake up and my belly feels small (weird, I know) I rarely feel pregnant except when I try to wear clothes, get up from sitting for long periods, or try to bend down and pick things up...haha. The baby has been kicking like crazy. I have acid reflux like crazy, which sometimes indicates a baby with a full head of hair...we'll see! I am obsessed with lays potato chips, ben and jerrys ice cream, pizza, strawberries, bananas, and CHOCOLATE! I can't get enough of chocolate and I am not even supposed to eat it because of my heart condition...it's like a forbidden drug...haha. I have had a few svt episodes and asthma is making breathing a little harder but I don't have the baby stuck in the ribs/ breathing issues I remember with London. So far, we have organized all the baby's clothes and just need to wash them, her room is almost totally ready and we just need to get a few items and set up the bassinet and pack n play. We will probably really start prepping and packing the hospital bag and London's bag when we have about 4 weeks left. For now I am busting my butt at work. I amaze myself that I can get up at 5am, drive 20 miles to work in the dark with a bunch of truckers, teach for 7 hours (barely sitting), pick up London...get home about 4 or 5 and clean, take care of London and prep for the next day...I have no idea where the energy comes from but I hope I can keep it up for 7 more weeks. That's all for now. Here are some funny pics of me trying to take a picture of my own belly and of course a pic of my sweet loves and my husband and I.

Catching up with London!

Now that I am back to work it is very hard to find the time to blog, but life has not slowed down for our little London man. He turned 23 months on Wednesday and will be 2 in less than a month! He has been busy talking, peeing in the potty (when he feels like it), swinging, jumping, running, drawing, kicking balls, playing with guys, cars, tools, trucks, and his new obsession with everything thomas. He loves to build his thomas track, watch thomas and friends, choo choo, read thomas books, etc. He is adjusting very well to going to grandma's 4 days a week and keeps her very busy. I miss him like crazy but cherish our silly conversations on the way home from work, our cuddles and dance parties after school, how we can snack on a bag of chips or a ben and jerrys and be fatties together, before bed kisses, and I know that in about 8 weeks or so we'll be together for 3 months while I'm on maternity leave. These pictures tell the story of what he's been up to...

little worries....BIG relief!

I had my 30 week appointment last Friday. It was my first every 2 week appointment and I figured it would be another boring appointment. I met the new doctor, found out my sugar test went fine and saw I gained about 23lbs so far. When the doctor measured my belly she hesitated and then measured again and then again. Then she said that I was measuring "small." I have never had any issues at the obgyn before so I was a little nervous. She said that it could mean she's just little or that her fluid is low. I told her how London was 8lbs 7oz at birth so she ordered a sonogram just to make sure everything was ok. We had to wait a week and I was starting to get worried because I am a lot smaller than I was with London at this point. People at work are always telling me how small I am and saying things like, "Where's the baby?!" This started to make it worse. I had to take a half day to go to my appointment because it was such short notice and they had no openings. Kary and London came with me. London was so good and sat there admiring his little sister the whole time. His eyes got huge when he heard her heartbeat and he got excited when he saw her nose and mouth on the 3D sonogram. She looks a lot like him! The sonogram tech was amazing and assured us within minutes that her measurements are "beautiful." She is considered a little small (45th percentile) but not out of the norm. I actually have a good amount of fluid and almost in the high range but still normal. She is 3lbs and 11oz so far and apparently has a bunch of fuzzy hair. We are excited about that because London was such a baldy ;-) Kary and I were bald babies too..ha. We are so relieved that everything is ok with her! She is so cute and looks a lot like London. We finalized her name but waiting to tell until she's born. I have been feeling great just very busy with work and working loooong hours. I am trying to get plenty of rest and keep my stress level down. The baby kicks like crazy, especially after I eat anything sweet. We can't wait to meet her and see how London does being a big brother. I feel so lucky to have such a beautiful, amazing family. :-)