Friday, January 28, 2011
Weekly Check-ups!
You know the time is getting really close when the weekly check-ups begin! I had my 35 week check-up on Thursday and all went well. We discussed the delivery a little more in detail and decided on an official date. We will be going into the hospital to be induced on Monday, February 28th, but will need to arrive the night before. I will be 39 1/2 weeks at that point so I think that will have given her plenty of time to progress and make an appearance on her own before getting too big. We decided on a few days later than the 24th to not only give her a few extra but also to allow J to go to class that weekend :). I don't think she will come sooner, but then again, you never know. Our plans may not coincide with hers and that is okay. We just want everyone to come out of this experience happy and healthy!
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Interesting topics of conversation...
Having an almost 3 1/2 year boy does make for some interesting conversations when he sees his Mommy pregnant. WARNING: If this topic will embarrass you, please do not read on :). There have definitely been some moments that have made me laugh but I have to say that I just approach them with the innocence in which they are brought up.
My favorite being a moment when Rylan was brushing his teeth a month or so ago. He usually leans up against my chest and hugs me when it is my turn to brush. The best way that I can explain this is to say that you know you are flat chested when your three year old points to your breasts and then your belly and says, "look Mommy, 1, 2, 3 babies!" HA! Not used to seeing anything there I guess ;).
The conversation of how baby sister comes out has also been had around here a couple of times. Rylan is not satisfied with the answer "well, Dr. Cole will take her out," so like I said, I have just given him the honest answer with the correct terminology and life goes on.
Tonight, we all got in the hot tub for a little relaxation before dinner. Afterward, I was in my bathroom getting dressed, when Ry runs in naked. He was waiting for me to give him a quick bath. He starts jumping around and on the bed saying, "I'm naked, I'm naked. Mommy, I'm naked like you. There are two of us naked." I said, "actually, there are three of us naked because your baby sister will come out naked as well." Rylan said, "yep, she will come out with a naked butt and penis." I of course corrected that. I always am reminded of Kindergarten cop when I say, "no, boys have a penis and girls have a vagina." That will definitely be my son one day!
Oh the fun and laughter that is had around here! I love all of these moments and thank God that I have been able to experience the joy of raising a child!
My favorite being a moment when Rylan was brushing his teeth a month or so ago. He usually leans up against my chest and hugs me when it is my turn to brush. The best way that I can explain this is to say that you know you are flat chested when your three year old points to your breasts and then your belly and says, "look Mommy, 1, 2, 3 babies!" HA! Not used to seeing anything there I guess ;).
The conversation of how baby sister comes out has also been had around here a couple of times. Rylan is not satisfied with the answer "well, Dr. Cole will take her out," so like I said, I have just given him the honest answer with the correct terminology and life goes on.
Tonight, we all got in the hot tub for a little relaxation before dinner. Afterward, I was in my bathroom getting dressed, when Ry runs in naked. He was waiting for me to give him a quick bath. He starts jumping around and on the bed saying, "I'm naked, I'm naked. Mommy, I'm naked like you. There are two of us naked." I said, "actually, there are three of us naked because your baby sister will come out naked as well." Rylan said, "yep, she will come out with a naked butt and penis." I of course corrected that. I always am reminded of Kindergarten cop when I say, "no, boys have a penis and girls have a vagina." That will definitely be my son one day!
Oh the fun and laughter that is had around here! I love all of these moments and thank God that I have been able to experience the joy of raising a child!
Can it really be right around the corner?
Tomorrow is January 24th, which means that we could quite possibly meet our new addition one month from tomorrow. Wow! I have to say that this pregnancy has just flown by so quickly. Rylan and I keep fairly busy, so I am assuming it has something to do with that, but it is still so hard to believe!
This little girl continues to be a little acrobat. The last few days are probably the first time that she has begun to make me feel a little uncomfortable. By early evening, my belly seems to get really tight and when I have been eating dinner, she flops around like a fish out of water. She is probably a pretty decent size at this point so the flopping turns into some pretty hard jabs to Mommy's abdomen. She also has been getting the hiccups quite frequently and Rylan was able to feel them today. He thought it was pretty funny.
I asked Ry today if he was ready to share his Mommy. My sweet boy of course said yes but I wasn't sure if he knew what I meant so I asked him with whom? He said, "with my baby sister." I honestly do think he is ready. I could be wrong, but I hope and pray that we have prepared him enough to make a decent transition.
Surprisingly enough, there are no names as of yet in case you are curious. Jason and I are going round and round. He really has only come up with one name and I am not a huge fan of it. ALL of the names I have come up with he does not love. Nothing like not figuring it out until the last minute! If she decides to come early for some crazy reason, we are in big trouble! She won't have a name! Do they let you leave the hospital without a name? Probably not ;).
This little girl continues to be a little acrobat. The last few days are probably the first time that she has begun to make me feel a little uncomfortable. By early evening, my belly seems to get really tight and when I have been eating dinner, she flops around like a fish out of water. She is probably a pretty decent size at this point so the flopping turns into some pretty hard jabs to Mommy's abdomen. She also has been getting the hiccups quite frequently and Rylan was able to feel them today. He thought it was pretty funny.
I asked Ry today if he was ready to share his Mommy. My sweet boy of course said yes but I wasn't sure if he knew what I meant so I asked him with whom? He said, "with my baby sister." I honestly do think he is ready. I could be wrong, but I hope and pray that we have prepared him enough to make a decent transition.
Surprisingly enough, there are no names as of yet in case you are curious. Jason and I are going round and round. He really has only come up with one name and I am not a huge fan of it. ALL of the names I have come up with he does not love. Nothing like not figuring it out until the last minute! If she decides to come early for some crazy reason, we are in big trouble! She won't have a name! Do they let you leave the hospital without a name? Probably not ;).
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Baby Girl Update
Thursday, Rylan and I went to Dr. Cole's office for my 33 week check-up. Wow...33 weeks! Time has definitely flown by and it continues to do so. I think for this pregnancy, I have been so busy being a mom, wife, and being involved in Council and MOPS, that time has just escaped me. As excited as I am to meet my new little angel, I am still not in a hurry ;). I still feel pretty well, for the most part, and feel like there are things to get ready before she arrives. However, Dr. Cole did tell me that Jason and I need to make some decisions about her delivery. Since then, we have discussed it, and I think that we will take Dr. Cole's recommendation to deliver at 39 weeks by induction to avoid the same complications as Rylan's delivery, if she chooses not to arrive before then. That would make her delivery date a very special one, Thursday, February 24th, which is a very special person's birthday in our family, Papa E.! How lucky will she be to share that birthday (assuming she stays in there that long)? I see Dr. Cole again in a week and a half for my 35 week check up and every week until the delivery. I think Rylan is beginning to realize how soon she will be here. We are going to be attending a Sibling Care class through the hospital on February 3rd so big brother can learn how to help out Mom and Dad when sister arrives!
Sunday, January 9, 2011
My big boy!
Rylan has made some big changes the last few days. He has managed to go poo poo on the big boy toilet (no potty seat) all by himself without telling us. Now of course that presents a few interesting issues, but I am not complaining. I love the fact that he is trying and wants to be so independent. He is pretty consistently using the potty by himself when the urge presents itself as well. Not too much hand holding seems to be needed anymore.
Last night, we laid out his clothes for today. This morning, as I was laying on the couch, I heard him get up and use the potty, wash his hands, go into his room, and begin to get dressed. He had difficulty getting his pj top off, but after he found me and I helped him with that, he went back in his room and finished the process. Tonight, before bath, he managed to get his shirt off by himself for the first time! Go Rylan! Mommy couldn't be happier.
I know that there will be some interesting times ahead during the next few months when my next little angel presents herself, but I pray that I can continue to nurture and provide the love that my good little boy requires so that he continues to grow into a great little person!
Last night, we laid out his clothes for today. This morning, as I was laying on the couch, I heard him get up and use the potty, wash his hands, go into his room, and begin to get dressed. He had difficulty getting his pj top off, but after he found me and I helped him with that, he went back in his room and finished the process. Tonight, before bath, he managed to get his shirt off by himself for the first time! Go Rylan! Mommy couldn't be happier.
I know that there will be some interesting times ahead during the next few months when my next little angel presents herself, but I pray that I can continue to nurture and provide the love that my good little boy requires so that he continues to grow into a great little person!
The holidays are over and a new exciting year is here.
The Eckel family has had a great few weeks. It was so nice to have Daddy with us and his undivided attention for the last couple of weeks. No work or school to worry or stress about! Christmas in Detroit was cold, but filled with the warmth of love from Gma and Papa, Uncle Jim and (Aunt) Liz, Grandma Honey, and of course cousin Ben! We were busy with outings to various places such as Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum, gatherings at Liz's house and the Kleinsmiths, lunch with Gege, Sara Beth, and Maggie, dinner at the Rhapsody, breakfast at Tina's. Many good times were shared by Ben and Rylan and there was always a lot of playing going on. It was so great to see the Gumps and Grandma Honey as well! Thank you to all of you for making our Christmas so great!
We returned home on Tuesday the 28th to a house filled with even more presents. It took us a couple of more days to open all of those! We were all overwhelmed by the generosity of so many people that went out of there way to spoil us all rotten! Thank you just doesn't express the appreciation and love we feel for each and every one of our family and friends.
Then, of course, my need for order and organization set in, on top of the overwhelming nesting urge that takes place during this part of pregnancy. I think I spent about four days cleaning out closets, toys, rooms, throwing away and giving away. We did the same thing last year and it always feels like a great way to start the new year! The nice thing about this year was that I now have my cleaning ladies back, so after four days of cleaning out, I did not actually have to spend another 2 days cleaning :).
Happy 2011 to you all! May we all find and thank God for all of the blessings that fill our lives each and every day. It will be a year of change for us, and I personally will be looking to Him to help me through the many changes and challenges that will present themselves.
We returned home on Tuesday the 28th to a house filled with even more presents. It took us a couple of more days to open all of those! We were all overwhelmed by the generosity of so many people that went out of there way to spoil us all rotten! Thank you just doesn't express the appreciation and love we feel for each and every one of our family and friends.
Then, of course, my need for order and organization set in, on top of the overwhelming nesting urge that takes place during this part of pregnancy. I think I spent about four days cleaning out closets, toys, rooms, throwing away and giving away. We did the same thing last year and it always feels like a great way to start the new year! The nice thing about this year was that I now have my cleaning ladies back, so after four days of cleaning out, I did not actually have to spend another 2 days cleaning :).
Happy 2011 to you all! May we all find and thank God for all of the blessings that fill our lives each and every day. It will be a year of change for us, and I personally will be looking to Him to help me through the many changes and challenges that will present themselves.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Videos
New videos are uploaded on the FlipShare site. Click on the link and enter my email and password : flipshare. Look for pictures soon...going to work on them today or this weekend.
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