Empty promises

March 8, 2010 (3 days ago) at 10:17 pm

I should never “promise” that I’m going to be posting photos or videos “later today, or tomorrow”, “by the end of the week”, or “in my free time (wait…what’s “free time”?!?!?)”.  Anyone with even one 12 month old knows that isn’t an attainable goal unless you (are a working parent and) have a really boring job where you can surf the net all day long, or (are a stay at home mom or dad) who either has a super easy kid or uses her/his time that said kid is napping or playing to cruise the interweb (and not clean, eat, shower, brush her/his teeth, etc).  It just isn’t possible. 

I have a good excuse today.  I had to leave work early because on Saturday, Jeff and I noticed that Wes’s left forearm was hurting him.  We had originally thought it was Nursemaid Elbow, which I didn’t even know had an exact definition until this morning…but it appears that we were wrong.  After a quick trip to the pediatrician, we were written a “prescription” to take Mr. Wes to Children’s Hospital to see a radiologist.  We knew it could be a long night, so we stopped by Noodles & Co for some dinner, where Max and Wes had their first taste of mac and cheese (with veggies, of course)…

We then headed to TCH right down the street from our house, where our poor little guy had to get some x-rays.  I stayed in the waiting area with Max, and I’m soooo glad I did – Jeff said that Wes screamed bloody murder during all three x-rays.  All for good (err, not-so-good) reason too.  He has a fracture in his forearm that is going to require a cast!  When Jeff thought about it, he remembered last Sunday (over a week ago) when I was out for a girl’s night, Wes was having a hard time staying asleep.  When I walked in the door, Jeff was in the hallway, rocking Wes back and forth, and telling me that he had woken up crying hysterically (like someone was pulling his toenails out one by one).  We think he probably got his little arm caught in the crib slats, and when he tried to wriggle free, that’s when the fracture happened.  =(  The thought that I (we) let him crawl around with a fractured arm makes me feel like the worst parent in the world.  Poor little boo.

We were at the hospital waaaay past the boys’ bedtime, so we opted to just get the boys home and fed, give Wes a little Tylenol before bedtime, and go get his cast put on tomorrow morning.  Have y’all ever seen a 12 month old in a cast before???  I don’t think I ever have.  Oh well, it could have been so much worse.  I’m sure the radiologists have given parents much worse news in that waiting room (I have to admit that my mind wandered while we were waiting for what seemed like hours).  On the drive home, I kept reminding myself that everything was okay.  It’s a fracture, they are boys, it won’t be the last time.  I certainly didn’t think the first time would happen shortly after they turned a year old, but I digress.

I’ll update more when I can.  =)

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Sorry to disappoint!

March 1, 2010 (2 weeks ago) at 9:22 pm

My Mom just called to remind me that I’m keeping our “adoring public” waiting.  Waiting on the “big news”, which really isn’t that big (well, to Jeff and I it is – Wes is now standing on his own!), more photos, and Max and Wes’s 12 month appointment stats/highlights.  We’ll start with those since we are majorly proud of our little dudes.

Max -

18 lbs, 7.5 oz  //  29 inches “tall”  //  head circ of 18″ 

Wes -

19 lbs, 3.5 oz  //  29 inches “tall”  //  head circ of 18 1/8″

So, they are a little small for full-term 12 month olds, but for 10 month olds, they are kickin’ ass and taking names.  Dr. B was CRAZY impressed at how amazing they are doing – both with their physical development and their motor skills, “language”, understanding, etc.  Max actually showed Dr. B how he can wave “bye bye”, and Wes stood on his own for about 5 seconds.  I was so proud!!!  Jeff had to work during their appointment, so I took my two best guys out for their first ice cream to celebrate THEM – they looooooooved it.

Now, onto the birthday celebration photos!

I hope to have more time tomorrow night to upload more photos and videos, but for now – I’m off to bed!

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The Belated Birthday Post

February 24, 2010 (3 weeks ago) at 1:00 pm

Why is this post belated, well because I forgot. No, I didn’t forget about Kerry’s birthday, just about writing a blog post. Between all the family around, the boys birthday, and then work, I just forgot. Bad me!

To my beautiful wife on her birthday. You bring me so much happiness, and have brought me the family I (we) have always wanted. Your strength and openness inspire so many, including me. You are a fabulous mother and wife, two things you should never let yourself think otherwise. As much of a struggle the last year has been, mentally and physically, we made it through as a team. With all the challenges the next year will bring, I know will get through it all again, and this time it should be a breeze (comparatively).

Love,

Vulli Sophie the Giraffe Teether, Brown/ White

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Your daily horoscope (as taken from astrology.com)

February 23, 2010 (3 weeks ago) at 10:06 pm

Pisces (February 19-March 20)

You are perfectly comfortable knowing that you don’t know everything. Today brings a breath of fresh air to your understanding, as an old illusion dries up and blows away, leaving more truth to ponder.

Gah!  Ain’t that the truth! 

This was my horoscope yesterday, which also happened to be my 34th birthday.  I never really read my horoscope, but given all we’ve been through in the last year, or so, I wanted to see if my 35th year of life would be “the year” for me.  I have to admit that reading the above did give me a little bit of hope that everything is going to be okay.  Between the boys (finally) being healthy to me (finally) taking care of my mental state…between Jeff and I’s marriage being as good as it’s ever been despite my views on marriage being challenged and questioned in weeks past since someone very close to me is ending her marriage…I’m (finally) starting to think that everything is going to be okay.

Therapy is helping.  It’s helping A LOT.  Last week’s session was eye-opening to say the least.  My therapist had be basically replay the weeks leading up to Max and Wes’s birth, all the way through the first few days of their lives, and it’s amazing all of the things I thought I had forgotten.  The (good and the bad) memories that I didn’t think existed…they were there.  They were crystal clear, and seeing them through EMDR therapy was exactly what I needed in order to move on.  As my horoscope reads, I don’t know everything, and I’m perfectly comfortable with that.  I’m (finally) perfectly comfortable with that.  For those of you who know me, this is HUGE, as I’m fairly certain I used to think I did know everything, or close to everything. 

I could go on and on about how and why I think this therapy is working, but I’ll spare and appease those of you who I know only show up for the photos.  =)  We had a fantastic last week, celebrating our precious Max and Wes, and the anniversary of the day they were born, and celebrating my birthday as well.  My parents and sister both came in for the weekend, and on Sunday, Marty & LeAnn hosted a joint birthday celebration for the three of us – it was perfect.  Nothing big and showy, nothing over-the-top.  Just our families and our two favorite little guys…and balloons, presents, pizza, and cupcakes!  Absolutely perfect.  Enjoy the photos!

Okay, I have TONS more photos from their birthday celebration, but I need to go to bed, so I’ll upload them later tomorrow or Thursday.  Stay tuned later this week for the stats from Max and Wes’s 12 month appointment (on Friday), videos, and proof that our lives are about to change even more…

Good night all!

Vulli Sophie the Giraffe Teether, Brown/ White

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Happy Birthday Max and Wes

February 16, 2010 (4 weeks ago) at 9:56 am

And we’re back.  Nothing changed with the blog, just wanted to focus on the boys for a while, without all the clutter.  The post is now open for comments, as I am sure many of you had wanted to.

Has it really been a year? I know that it has, but it’s just so hard to believe. It seems like just last month we were still going to the NICU every night to spend time with the boys. Every day brings something new, something we never thought we would have. One day they learned to drink from a bottle, the next they learned to roll over. And then it was sitting, and then standing. Next it will be walking and talking. Is it always easy? No. But we know it was all worth it. The 3 years of trying. The heartache every month of another pregnancy test that said NO. The consultations. The blood work. The shots. The failed IUI’s. And finally the IVF. And now after all that, we have 2 happy, healthy, beautiful boys. And it was all worth it!! No one can ever tell us otherwise, ever! Can this all really be happening? Are our boys really growing this fast? If you have ever taken a look at the slideshow in the sidebar of the blog you will recognize most of the pictures, however there is a new set at the end. Since the blog has told so much of our story, we didn’t want to say too much. And, pictures say so much more than we ever could. So, without further adieu, a year in photos…

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To my favorite* son,

February 15, 2010 (4 weeks ago) at 9:37 pm

Three hundred and sixty-four.

That’s how many days I have known your touch,

The number of days I’ve known that your hair feels like a brand new tennis ball.

Your smooth, porcelain skin – once transparent, thin, and fragile,

Still mesmerizes me…from the tip of your fuzzy head, right down to your chubby toes.

I have a connection with you that I only have with one other person in the whole wide world,

And that person is my daddy.

Seeing myself in your twinkly blue eyes, your dimples, and your mischievous ways,

Makes me so incredibly thankful that you are my son.

To my dearest Wes,

I love you more than words could ever express.

Love,

Mommy

* Just so you all don’t think I’m horrible, and already playing favorites with my children – I must confess.  I will often be holding one of the boys when I’m around other people, and just to see what others’ responses will be, I will sometimes whisper, “you’re my favorite, don’t tell your brother” in their ear, just loud enough for the person/people around me to hear.  It’s hilarious, and I always feel like it’s an amazing bonding time with me and my two boys…I will always make sure that they each feel that they are my favorite (with an asterisk, of course).

Sony 900 MHz BabyCall Nursery Monitor with Receivers

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