Visit www.harrietteroth.com & www.mollyroth.com!

Harriette is almost 2 months old. I'll be doing most of my updating on www.harrietteroth.com and www.mollyroth.com (both link to the same site). We are getting used to having 2 - it's challenging for sure. We have good and bad days.

Harriette starting smiling last week. It's so cute! And she has been sleeping through the night which I am really happy about. Thank goodness for swaddling - Brian has figured out a different method to wrap her up otherwise she Houdini. This week I started swaddling her during the day too so she'll nap. She doesn't seem to sleep during the day much and just wants us to carry her around.

Molly has been getting a little bit jealous so I'm trying to make time some time just for her (last night we went to the park and to Costco just the two of us). Molly overall has been good but she is 2 1/2 so there are some issues - No's, not wanting to eat, flopping down and crying because she can't do something.

Baby blues are coming and going for me. I can't wait to start yoga again. I miss it. This week I'm cleared for exercise and I'm really looking forward to it. Want to get this baby weight off (weight from BOTH babies!) The hospital bills aren't making me any happier but that's life.

That all aside, it's going to be so much fun (and heartache). I love the girls and I love being a family.

Later gators.

Harriette is 3 Weeks Old Today!

Harriette is 3 weeks old today (Wed 5/28). Can you believe it? I sure can't. My sister went back home on Sunday (Terry is graduating from police academy this week - Congrats Terry!) My mom and dad left this morning for the graduation up in the Sacramento area. Today is my first real day alone with the girls. I've made it out of the house once by myself (the park for about 10 minutes) and yesterday my mom and I took the girls to Molly's last "Dance for Fun" class.



So I got out of the hospital on Sat May 10. We had the first well baby check up on Tuesday May 13 - everything was fine. Dr. Fukamura - very nice dude - really liked him. Harriette had only lost about 3.5oz since she was born (totally normal). I got my staples out on the same day. Around 3 or 4 am on Wed the 14th I started having some pretty intense stomach pain. Brian took me to the emergency room (LB Memorial). We brought Harriette but called my sister to pick her up later because fortunately they didn't want her in the ER and fortunately my sister and mom were around to watch the girls We were in the ER for 12 hours and then they finally admitted me for endometritis (uterine infection). I had antibotics through an IV and was there for 5 days. Fortunately Harriette was able to visit so I could nurse a little bit. Brian's mom was able to come that weekend to help with watching the girls and giving Brian some rest (poor guy!)

As for the c-section, it went very well - good surgery staff. Dr. Spieser is an excellent surgeon. We had to wait for the assisting surgeon. The epidural hurt quite a bit and Brian couldn't be in there for that. He had to wait down the hall and once they were ready to go, they brought him in. Brian took the photo in the operating room (pretty nice, eh? This photographer was impressed).

I was in recovery for about 7 hours due to some heavy bleeding and for some reason due to the fact that the nurse wasn't very good at the computer program where she had to log my status. I was fine until they brought in another new mom who got sick so I started feeling sick and then I threw up a lot and for the rest of the night. I didn't really get to see Harriette until after I was in my room (but I was pretty out of it).

They finally got me into a room. I was supposed to get the "suite" because there were not many women delivering that day but the nurses had one of their own occuping that room. I ended up in a room right across from the nurses station. That was not fun because they were loud and for some reason eventhough I was right across from the station - I couldn't get a nurse to help me when I needed it right away. Brian was there with me and Harriette the entire time. We let Harriette go for baths and tests but that was it. We didn't trust the nursery staff to take her very long so therefore we didn't really get any rest.

I was NOT happy with the nursing staff overall. There were a few good ones but overall, especially when I needed it the most, nobody was around. They were supposed to check on me every hour and the worst nurse (Grace) filled in the log at the end of the day saying she came in every hour when in fact she did not. My doctor filled a complaint and I will do the same soon.

I did however get pretty good treatment at Long Beach Memorial when I was hospitalized for the infection. I had a really nice and CLEAN private room and good nurses. My only complaints were that in the ER they couldn't get me a breast pump for 12 hours (ouch!) and that one nurse put one of the many IVs into my hand too close to a bone and it hurt a lot (again, ouch), and that on one day the on call doctor forgot to check in on me. My doctor only saw me once and of course I couldn't get ahold of him to ask him any questions (that is my medical group - Harriman Jone's fault though). Dr. Spieser is leaving that group at the end of this month. I have a follow up with him tomorrow then he's out of there. I'm not sure if I should follow him or just go with someone else.

OK I've written quite a lot. I'm very very tired. Harriette is up every 2-3 hours at night. I forgot how much time is spent nursing and changing diapers. I've spent quite a lot of time falling asleep on the couch. Then Molly wakes up and I can't nap until she does. I know it will get easier.

Anyway...I'll write more as I remember it. I think I'm going to combine websites for the girls. It will be hard to maintain 2 sites for each plus my photo website. I'll let you know when I have it up and what the site will be called.

Hope everyone is well. Lots of love to you all! Harriette is crying again - gotta go.
C

Announcing Harriette Elizabeth Roth

Molly is now big sister to Harriette Elizabeth Roth. She was born on Wednesday May 7, 2008 at 12:22pm. She was 7lbs, 2oz, 19" long. Thank you so much for all our family especially Gramma Bev, Gramma Ata, Cappy and Auntie Bo. Thanks for to our visitors: Auntie Awie, Mike, John & Leigh, Sandy & Sean - sorry some of you saw me throw up. Terry - thank you for sending the beautiful flowers.

It was a very interesting experience. I'll write more later. Tonight I just will show you some photos and tell you, it's very very nice to be home.

Happy Birthday Brian & Esperanza (AKA Auntie Bo).

Auntie Bo earns a special award as BEST Auntie/Sister/Sister-in-Law and Friend - she went above and beyond her auntie duties like bringing Jamba Juice, In&Out Burgers, a bottle of scotch, helping us pack up to go home, etc, etc.

Love you all!

Baby Roth #2 will be here TODAY!!!

Well my friends - today is the day. A 2nd girl will be added to the Roth Family. We will be a family of four! I now have two car seats in our "van". I washed some of Molly's old baby clothes. I can't remember her being that small. Of course this baby should be a lot smaller than Molly (she was 9lbs, 11oz and 22" long). I can't believe we'll be holding a teeny tiny baby that will fit into those teeny tiny socks in about 7 hours.

Yesterday my sister and I took Molly to dance class (where she does not like to participate in a group situation but still enjoys going). We played at the park (photo above). I talked to lots of mommies about birth. I ran into my friend (and very talented photographer) Suzanne with her sweet baby Diego.

Here's a photo of the girls' room (ocean themed) and one of me after I got my hair done. It was very nice day yesterday. I stayed pretty calm for the most part.

I'm listening to Interpol "Obstacle 1" right now - Brian's i-tune library is on party shuffle.

It's almost 5:30 am. I go into the hospital for surgery prep at 10am and baby should be here sometime around 12:00ish.

Oh lovely MAY babies: Brian & Esperanza's b-day is on Saturday! We will still be the hospital. My mom's b-day is on Monday. Who else - Happy Birthday to Liz and Annie and Seamus! And Shirlene's b-day was last week too! I hope I didn't forget anybody. Love you all!

Well since I'm extending birthday wishes... Happy Mother's Day to all you mommies out there!

Thank you all so much for all your support, love, and friendship. I can't tell you how much you all mean to me. I'm so lucky to have so many people who love us and care about us.

It's now almost 6am. Vampire Weekend "M79" just came on. Good tune. Not sure what I'm going to do for the next 3 hours. I can't eat or drink before surgery and I for sure can't go back to sleep. Maybe watch Beauty & the Geek, take a shower and breathe.

Love,

Cielo

Ready, OK!

So it's Sunday night around 9pm. This weekend was wonderful - super relaxing which was MUCH needed. Only 2 full days to go! I'm so excited and nervous and anxious and just plain crazy. I'm nesting big time. I cleaned out the linen closet, have to make sure the dishes are done and bed is made and things are straightened up (at least as much as is possible since there is still so much to do to get this house the way we want it). The girls' room is the closest to being done - it's painted (needs some touch ups) and has curtains and is underwater themed. Molly has Little Mermaid sheets on her big girl bed and the baby's crib has sea themed bedding. It's quite lovely in there.

I bought some nursing shirts today. I actually am looking forward to nursing. Even though it was really really hard to do with Molly, hopefully this time it will be easier. And if it isn't, I'll still enjoy it. I know kinda weird but its true. I know this baby is going to be completely different - a new personality. I'm very excited to meet her. Brian is excited too. He loves his girls and he is an amazing dad. I could not do this without him. He's unbelievable and we are so lucky to have him. Mushy!

OK well I'd better wind down my brain a little bit. Hopefully I'll write a few more times before Wed.

Love you all and thank you for your good thoughts and well wishes. Good night!

4 More Days to Go!

We went to the pre-op appointment yesterday. The baby is still pretty high up (not really into position yet) and I have not dialated much. So unless something crazy happens this weekend, I have to be at St. Mary's at 10am on Wednesday (for blood work/drugs) and surgery is at noon. I can't eat the night before so it's going to be a rough morning with no food but I'm sure I'll be too nervous to care.

My Dr. wasn't too happy with the advice not to go to hospital on Tuesday when I was having all those contractions. He didn't even know I called and with all the staff I talked to (including his assistant). He is just as disappointed with this medical group as I am. Even though he's great, I don't think I'll be coming back here. Which means we'll have to find a new pediatrician too.

I have been having contractions every day now but they are are not regular.

My sister will be here on Monday. My mom and Brian's mom will be here on Tuesday. Everyone is very excited. I am too but I'm more nervous than anything.

More later...

Still No Baby

April has come and gone. Happy May 1st everyone. My contractions have slowed down a lot. I have my pre-op appointment tomorrow. I'll keep you all posted. So it's pretty much wait it out. I'm staying close to home and not driving just in case. Brian is working in the morning and then coming home early. You know - we need to pick up drycleaning, buy Jack some more cat food - that kind of thing that I can't do right now. I don't like being this inactive. I do need to rest and take it easy.

OK more to follow...

Labor????

It's April 30, 2008. It's 2ish. I've been up since 5am - contractions are 1/2 hour apart. They started last night around 10pm. I slept for about 4 or 5 hours. Dr office still says to wait until I have 5 in an hour and then go to the hospital. Brian is home. I'm tired. Got a little bit of a nap earlier.

The photo is from this morning. I look a bit puffy. Glad the weather cooled down. Molly is being so good. We've watched many a Disney movie today. Now she's napping. I think I'll do the same in a few minutes.

So what do you think? Is tonight a good night for a new baby? Tomorrow? Or she going to hold on for another week?

Ta ta

10 Days to Go

Man it was hot this weekend. My hands and feet are all swelly. Was a strange weekend - we didn't do much. Brian let me sleep in today because I was feeling really really awful. I feel better now but mentally, I'm totally off.

Dr appt on Friday went fine. Brian and Molly went with. Dr. Spieser said my weight was good (I weigh less than I did with Molly due to this lame diet). My blood sugar numbers are good. I've got more non stress testing tomorrow. Friday is my pre-op appointment. Oh course, I'm supposed to go straight into the hospital if my contractions become regular (5 in an hour) or if my water breaks.

I'm getting really nervous. I know ultimately all will be fine but I can't help feeling anxious and scared. A c-section is major surgery - recovery sucks but at least it won't be as tramatic as Molly's birth. I'm more nervous about having 2 kids - how will Molly react and frankly, just how am I going to do it? Will I go back to work? Where? You know, that type of thing. It's been 9 months since I've worked which is the longest time I've not worked since I was 14 years old! I love this time I've had and I thank my parents for being so supportive. I'm feeling overwhelmed and hormonal. Ah such is motherhood.

Anywho, I'm delivering at St. Mary's in Long Beach on Atlantic. I'll be there for 3-5 days so I hope I'll have some visitors (hint hint). Just call before. My sister, Brian's mom and my mom will all be here to help me take care of Molly and our new one. Brian is going to take a week off.

Some bonzo got a hold of my debit card and tried charging $800 worth of stuff. Fortunately we caught it in time, I cancelled the card but overall it was a real pain that we are still trying to recover from. Also the external drive on our computer failed this week so I might have lost some files. I'm really bummed about that. Brian managed to save a lot but it's going to be a long process. AHH! more things to worry about. It's just life trying to mix things up. OK, I'm going to stay positive.

Oh, my friend Debbie had her baby on April 22 at 3:50 am. It's a girl. Her name is Delilah (I don't know if that's spelled correctly). She was 8.5 lbs and 20" long. Congratulations to Debbie & Brian Shields! I can't wait to see a photo of her. I know they are busy trying to settle in - it's their first and boy do I remember how overwhelmed I was the first 3 months!

OK it's late. I'm hot. I'll watch a little more tv and then attempt sleep.

Good night all.

I'm soo done

Today I feel pretty yucky. Molly & I have been watching movies all day. We took a nap, we went out for one errand and now we are just hanging out at home. I feel bad keeping her at home all day when I feel bad but at least she can run around in the yard. I really really think this baby is coming early. If I make it to May 7th, I will be surprised.

Obviously this photo isn't from today. Today's photo would look like something the cat dragged in and I'd be wearing jammies or sweats.

And the really good news is LOST is back on tomorrow so I'd better not into labor til maybe the weekend. :)

OK for something fun! Here is a list of 50 names. One of these names will be given to Baby Roth #2! Happy Guessing!

Alice
Agnes
Bertha
Betsy
Charlotte
Cornelia
Dorothy
Daisy
Edith
Esther
Edna
Gertrude
Greta
Holly
Hazel
Harriette
Helen
Ida
Irma
Judith
Josephine
June
Lorraine
Lula
Loretta
Mary
Martha
Minnie
Mildred
Norma
Nellie
Opal
Olivia
Peggy
Patsy
Pauline
Ruby
Ruth
Rosemary
Shirley
Sylvia
Thelma
Tillie
Violet
Virginia
Vivian
Wilma
Winifred
Willa
Zelma

17 DAYS TO GO

Good day everyone and Happy Sunday! There's only 17 more days to go before Baby Roth #2 makes her way into the world. I have been having lots of contractions so really she could come early. Either way, I still don't feel ready. Brian says I am and I'm sure it will be great but I'm nervous.

So what's been going on? Still injecting insulin 3x a day - going better, still checking blood sugar 4x a day (my fingers are getting very calused), dieting has caused me to lose weight (dr. said it was normal).

I have non stress testing Monday & Thursday and my next reg. dr appt on Friday. If I'm dialated at all I go into surgery. So stay posted!

My dad had surgery on Thursday (hernia). It was just a one day thing and now he's up and about but can't do any heavy lifting for a while. My mom is taking care of him through the weekend.

Molly is being quite a 2 year old today. I am out of patience. Thank goodness Brian is home.

Talked to my friend Debbie yesterday. She's due this week with her first. She is nesting big time. I can't wait to meet her little one.

Hmm, I'm a little blue today so maybe tomorrow or later today will be better for writing.

OK Bye.

May 7 is the date

It's very late but I can't sleep.

I found out my scheduled c-section date is May 7! I asked if it could be any earlier but they said they won't schedule any sooner than 39 weeks. My big question is what if I go into labor sooner? A question I will be asking my doctor on Tuesday with the expectation of lots of details - not just "go to the hospital if you go into labor". I need information people! Do they just start the operation then or wait or what?

The above photo is me and my friend Debbie last weekend. She's due on April 18. Aren't we super cute with our matching bellies? Debbie and I used to work together. I miss seeing her every day and I'm sad we couldn't share our pregnancy together but I am happy that I've been able to be home during this pregnancy. It's not the worst but it's not been the best either. The other photo is me 2 days ago.

What else? Both Grammas will be here tomorrow. Gramma Bev is bringing the bassinet and the infant car seat she's been storing for the last 2.5 years! Thank you Gramma! Molly is excited to see them both. She is so lucky to have such wonderful Grammas. I like that I can have a little bit of Mommy time. Hopefully I can sneak out for some prenatal yoga. I usually go once a week but twice is even better.

This week was busy. I tried to keep myself (and Molly of course) occupied with lots of activities to keep up moral. I've been feeling yucky - physically and mentally. We went to Olvera Street, Museum of Natural History, Discovery Science Center, my friend Suzanne's house for lunch, dinner with John, Leigh & Nico, the park.

I was supposed to be going for testing every week but Thursday after I had Brian plan to come home early for back to back appointments, the antenatal nurse went home sick and they wanted me to come in the next day and I said forget it. Then they never called me for appointments for this week (why they can't schedule more than a week at a time, I don't know). I wasn't about to call them. I know the baby is healthy. I'm doing everything I've been supposed to do - kept up with my diet and the insulin. I have my regular appointment with my OB on Tuesday.

So what else? I still think this month is the month. I've been having Braxton-Hicks like crazy. I think she wants to be an April baby...is this mostly me wanting that? You betcha.

Well my eyes are getting a little bit tired so I guess I'll go try to fall asleep. Good night all.

9 Months Pregnant

I'm officially 9 months pregnant. Did you know that pregnancy is actually closer to 10 months? (40 weeks) I know all you moms already know that. Anyway - next month is the month! You all get to meet little __________! I can't wait to meet her. I think she's going to be nothing like little Miss Molly.

I got my hair highlighted and trimmed last week (and flat ironed). Molly was a little weirded out by the new hair but it went back to being curly so she was cool with it. Plus she now says "I got my hair done too."

I've been getting a little better with the routine: insulin, blood testing and the diet. I still hate it. My poor belly is black and blue. I want candy and a Surplee and Jamba Juice and some potato chips and real coffee and a doughnut and a beer (the list goes on).

The baby is in good health. I've been having to do testing a few times a week (non-stress, stress & fluid measurements). Last week was my first week. I did NOT enjoy the stress test and from what I can gather, there is no really good reason why I should be going through it. So I'm undergoing non-stress testing 2x a week plus regular doctor appointments. And the worst part is that I have to find care for Molly during these stupid appointments. Thank goodness for my cousin Liz! Thank you! Thank you Liz! Molly LOVES going to "Aunt" Liz's house because she gets to play with Seamus and Annie.

What else? Ichy palms and feet - that's a weird pregnancy symptom. I did not have that with Molly. In fact I didn't have heartburn or any of the stuff I have had this time around. But I do have nice swollen ankles and fingers like I did with Molly. Wow - who would ever want to get pregnant?

So with all the "drama" of this pregnancy, I'm looking forward to an orderly delivery. When I was pregnant with Molly - easy peasy pregnancy followed by an all drama delievery! I know, it could be much much worse. Sorry for complaining.

But I'll tell you, all of this is worth it. I would do it all over again because the result is amazing. I can't believe what an amazing and beautiful daughter we have. The new baby is going to be equally amazing. I really do love being a mommy.

OK it's late and I need some sleep.
Ta ta.
C

Well This SUCKS!

So I have gestational diabetes which means I have to test my blood sugar 4 times a day and inject insulin 3 times a day. I am NOT a happy camper. I've cried a lot in the past 24 hours but I'm getting over it and need to stay strong especially for Molly. She gets very upset if she sees me crying.



So so far so good. I had to modify my diet - that is totally do-able but I really wanted to finish the box of Girl Scout cookies AND I ordered more from my cousin's daughter (Annie) so I need to hide them until after I deliver. So I'll need a box of Samoas and a beer after I'm back from the hospital, OK?



Thanks to everyone for being so supportive. Most of you may know that my mom had a big diabetic episode before Molly was born - she was hospitalized and everything. She had to go through blood testing and insulin and a complete diet change. It's good to have someone so close understand. Thank goodness my mom is back to normal now and she doesn't have to take insulin anymore. She had to do this a lot longer than I will have to do it - gestational diabetes usually goes away right after delivery.



I keep beating myself up - could I have eaten better? Exercised more before I got pregnant? Less chocolate here and there? I practically lived on cereal. But I can't place any blame now - I just have to get through this for our new baby. It's only about 8 weeks to go. So for that time, I'm going to take it as easy as I can and just take care of myself and of my family. Try not to stress. My parents have been so supportive this time around. It's been wonderful.

It's Sunday afternoon and it was a beautiful day. Daylight savings time so more light. Molly has been down for like 4 hours now!

Oh - Brian is allergic to penicillin. He had been on antibiotics for the past week or so for an infection (really bad cough, etc) and Friday morning he noticed some red bumps on his neck. It looked like a bug bite. Off to work he went - really busy day. He sat in a very warm room working and very fortunately forgot to take his next dose of antibiotics. At the end of his day, he had broken out in a severe rash from head to toe. Next morning it was worse so off to urgent care he went where he found out that was having an allergic reaction to the antibiotics. If he had taken that dose when he was scheduled to, the outcome may have been much much worse. Now he has to take Benedryl and some steroids so the rash will go away. It's very weird and the doctor said it just happens. You could be not allergic and then all of a sudden you are or maybe he's been allergic but never mixed with the heat to make it show itself. He's considering a very functional tattoo now to alert people to his allergy!

My mom is in town again so it will give me a little bit of "me" time. I need that.

Well, wow - it's been a very very rough 3 months but as Leigh and I were discussing today - that's life, right? You just have to laugh and move along and get through it. What else can you do especially when you have little ones depending on you.

Love you all!

3 Hour Gloucose Test

So here's me today outside of Harriman Jones Medical Center during my 3 hour gloucose test.

Yes, that's right...my 1st test came back high so I had to go through the torture of fasting and having blood drawn 4 times today. Luckily the lab is open on the weekends because this would have been a pain if I had to take the Molster with me (cute photo of her with my belly, eh?).

Brian is sick - poor guy but he watched her while I was undergoing my boring day. Then we went out to Lucille's to have RIBS! Yummy!

Speaking of eating, I have been so hungry lately. I really wasn't too hungry most of this pregnancy but the last week or so, I've been chowing. Good thing I ate so much yesterday otherwise I wouldn't have survived today.

I had the same thing happen when I was pregnant with Molly. I was a bit high for the regular test and then having to take the 3 hour test - which came back slightly high - I didn't have gestinational diabetes but my doctor wanted me to be careful. Maybe that's another reason why Molly was so big...well also that she was 2 weeks overdue.

Yesterday I had Braxton-Hicks contractions all day. I was a little freaked out but I didn't see any type of pattern so I'm not going to worry too much about it. I did call the advice nurse but she was just following questions to ask on some medical computer program. I'll call my doctors office tomorrow just to be sure I let them know what's going on.

Let's see...what else? It's March already! St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner. Our time honored tradition of corn beef and potato dinner while we watch Brigadoon will be followed. Yes, I know Brigadoon takes place in Scotland but for some reason we started watching it every year - can't go wrong with Gene Kelly, Cyd Charisse AND Van Johnson.

Then Easter is a few days later?! What's up with that? We'll be heading to Bakersfield to spend Easter with Gramma Bev.

OK, gotta go. Good night.

Catalina & About 10 Weeks to Go

So Brian (AKA Daddy) & I celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary at the Catalina Inn Hotel on the beautiful island of Catalina (nice view, eh?). We were able to sleep in late, nap when we wanted, read, and of course EAT! It was a very nice, easy and relaxing weekend.

Gramma Bev and Molly had a blast together. Molly told me "don't go" and of course I cried but when Brian went back in a few minutes later because I forgot my coat, he was pleased to report that she was just fine.

Of course I'm having trouble sleeping now. I'm uncomfortable as all get out. I build a pillow fort around myself every night but it's still hard to sleep. Check out the nice belly on me! I can't believe I'm going to get even larger! My rings don't fit anymore but that happened about this time with Molly.

I have a doctors appointment on Wednesday. I'll see if I can get good o' Dr. Spieser to give me a few deliver date options. It's going to be so much easier knowing when it's going to happen and mostly what to expect. I'm looking forward to not going through induction, labor, and pushing, just to be cut open anyway! I took my gloucouse test last Wed - hopefully I don't have to experience the 3 hour test again like I did with Molly. That was not fun. Doctors appointments will be every 2 weeks now.

Molly & I went to a toddler dance class last Tuesday and we are going again tomorrow. It's fun to be out and about and see her interact with other little ones. We also have a few play dates this week. We get to meet my friend Suzanne's baby Diego on Friday! He's 1 month old tomorrow and had he been born a girl, Suzanne and her husband Rick had decided to name her Cielo. Way cool, right? Ah but who needs or wants ANOTHER crazy Cielo in this world? Good thing he's a boy.

So our newest little addition has been kicking and punching but not like Molly. This one is way more kick back. I wonder if this is any indication of how she will be outside of the womb. I told you we decided on a name. It's been hard to keep it a secret. Brian & I have been calling her by her name but again, we can't tell Molly because she has a big mouth. Her name is unique - not unheard of but one that I don't think will get popular.

Molly & I took my dad for a follow up visit to his doctor today. He had a dizzy spell/sorta seizure like episode a few weeks ago which really scared everyone. Bloodwork was normal. He's still going for an EKG as recommended by the neurologist we saw on the 15th. Honestly he just needs to relax more and drink lots of water. Gotta keep him healthy! We want Cappy (Molly's nickname for him) around for a long time.

Wow, I do ramble on.

The Girls

After 3 weeks, my sister has gone back home. We'll miss her! Molly had a great time with her "Auntie Bo". This photo was taken at a tea room in Long Beach. You get to pick out a hat and tea cup - it was very girly and alot of fun. Tea was fabulous - I kid you not, FABULOUS! Best tea and lemon curd I have ever had. We didn't do a ton of outrageous things (we did get our nails done and go for massages). Mostly Spronz got to be around for the daily routine which was great for the Molly Bear (and great for this mommy to be too). My mom was here most of the time too - that was really nice to have them here.

So I'm about 27 weeks now. The baby is kicking like crazy! Especially when I am lounging. I've been going to prenatal yoga at least once a week and she loves that too.

I'm still a little bit sick. I'm not as bad as I was but my ear is still stuffy and I'm a bit congested. Sorry I know this is boring to hear about my health but it's my blog, darn it! Brian got sick but I don't think he got it from me otherwise I think he would have caught it earlier.

We finally have decided on the baby's name but it's a surprise! So you've got 11 or 12 more weeks to go for proper introductions! We can say that it's a good "old lady" name (just like Molly) and it's not in the top 100 most popular names. (Terry - you'll never guess it!!!)

Brian & I are celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary (14 years together total!) next Thursday Feb. 21. We are going to Catalina. Gramma Bev is going to hang out with Mol. I always said we'd be going to Paris for our 10th but instead we are going to be having baby girl #2. I think that's worth it. Paris isn't going anywhere.

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!
XXOO,
Cielo

25 weeks and counting

I have been sick for 3 weeks now and I am so done with this! Molly started getting a runny nose today so I'm hoping that will not get any worse than that.

I feel VERY heavy and big. I'm only 6 months (25 weeks). I love it when random people ask if I'm having twins. Jerks. Check out my nice big o' belly!

My sister is here visiting from Sacramento area. It's nice to have her here. She's quite helpful and cute. She brought her doggie Sam. Molly is having a good time with them. My mom is here too - Molly loves hanging out with Gramma Ata.

Well I think it's time to take a nap since Molly is napping too (well attempting a nap anyway).

Everything will be GREAT in '08!

Happy New Year Everyone!

New Years Eve was very quiet - quieter even than the last two years. Mike joined us and found out just how really boring a New Years can really be.

I have an ear infection and a cold. I haven't been able to ear out of my left ear for over a week now. Egads!

Photo is from Jan. 2 at the Belmont Pool in LB. Molly and I have been "swimming" a lot (well not since the ear infection) but it's been very nice. She loves the water. It's very good for a very heavy mommy. How the heck and I going to get any bigger than I am now. I feel huge!

The baby has been kicking and moving around like crazy. It's been cool. She is very active mostly when I am not.

As for my positive theme for the year....I'm not feeling that positive today. In fact, I'm feeling icky today - sick of being sick and not happy about fighting with Molly. Trying to be patient. What is it going to be like with two???? A big test of patience....

OK, back to being positive....I'm going to order my new photo brochures today and when they come in, I'm going to distribute them to yoga studios that offer prenatal yoga. Good target audience - moms who have a bit of leisure money for photos of themselves and their kids. I will make this work. I have to make this work. So spread the news....

http://www.cielophotography.com/: photos of moms to be, kids, families.

Okey dokey pokey. Will try to do this more often.
GREAT IN '08!