Verbal Betsy's version of her favorite song.
"Ring around the rosy, pocket full of posy, ashes, ashes, we all fall DOWN!"
Betsy's version
............................................. ASSES, ASSES.....DOWN!
OK, it's hard not to laugh at that. We're still working on the shh sound.
Friday, July 30, 2010
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Baby Bedding
I am having the hardest time coming up with bedding and decorating for baby girl 2. I'm not sure WHY I have such a hard time with this! I kind of regret that I didn't buy a bedding set for Betsy. I just bought inexpensive sheets and a bumper that coordinated on clearance and I think it looked cute and I barely spent any money. Because she moved to a toddler bed so early it would have been nice to have the quilt and make it more of a 'bedding set'.
So, as I spent about $20 on all Betsy's bedding last time I can't fathom spending $150+ this time (though I kind of want to). I found this really cute set through Target, but I would probably order it through Amazon because it's cheaper.
But then I think... that's a LOT of money for a baby bedding set. And of course if I buy the baby bedding set I'll have to order the matching mobile. My Mom tells me to take my time and keep looking, and I'll try to do that this weekend. I feel like I used all my favorite ideas in Betsy's room and I'm kind of burned out on pink and brown, and brocade, and polka dots, but I don't love purple, and I don't want gender neutral.
I should just call 'Design on a Dime' or Vern Yipp in and get them to come in and do it for me! Why yes, I do watch too much HGTV.
So, as I spent about $20 on all Betsy's bedding last time I can't fathom spending $150+ this time (though I kind of want to). I found this really cute set through Target, but I would probably order it through Amazon because it's cheaper.
But then I think... that's a LOT of money for a baby bedding set. And of course if I buy the baby bedding set I'll have to order the matching mobile. My Mom tells me to take my time and keep looking, and I'll try to do that this weekend. I feel like I used all my favorite ideas in Betsy's room and I'm kind of burned out on pink and brown, and brocade, and polka dots, but I don't love purple, and I don't want gender neutral.
I should just call 'Design on a Dime' or Vern Yipp in and get them to come in and do it for me! Why yes, I do watch too much HGTV.
Cute Betsy stuff
I'm pretty thrilled to have a mini-Shan organizer running around my house these days. Yesterday while I showered and Ben was still sleeping, Betsy slid out of our bed and picked up all the dirty clothes around our bedroom and bathroom. Then she put Ben's shoes in the closet. She also loves putting trash in the trash can and wiping the floor down. As Uncle JD told me yesterday, start training them early because once they hit five they are hopeless. Which explains why I'm not making much progress with Betsy's DADDY. Along these same lines, we've also trained Betsy to be a back scratcher. She and Ben lay in bed together snuggling at night and he rolls to his stomach and says "Scratch?" and she takes care of business.
Her new favorite game is 'Ring Around the Rosey'. OH MY GOSH, she loves this game. She wants to hold hands, jump in a circle, and fling herself back completely with her feet up around her ears when "we all fall down". We've taken to playing this with me standing up next to the bed and her standing ON the bed both to save my back and so she doesn't give herself a concussion. If Ben is SLEEPING in the bed Betsy insists on grabbing his arm and rolling him over so he can play with us too (hold one of her hands). Her other favorite game is riding pony (Daddy). Ben has to get on all fours, Betsy sits on his back and....they are OFF! Betsy yells "YAW! YAW!" and then Ben bucks her off so I can catch her. This game is hilarious for Betsy, and exhausting for Ben. If Ben tries to cheap out and just lay flat on his stomach and let Betsy sit on his back, she grabs his elbow and tells him to get up.
That's what we're up to these days (when Betsy isn't eating or chasing Madison to give her pats and kisses).
Her new favorite game is 'Ring Around the Rosey'. OH MY GOSH, she loves this game. She wants to hold hands, jump in a circle, and fling herself back completely with her feet up around her ears when "we all fall down". We've taken to playing this with me standing up next to the bed and her standing ON the bed both to save my back and so she doesn't give herself a concussion. If Ben is SLEEPING in the bed Betsy insists on grabbing his arm and rolling him over so he can play with us too (hold one of her hands). Her other favorite game is riding pony (Daddy). Ben has to get on all fours, Betsy sits on his back and....they are OFF! Betsy yells "YAW! YAW!" and then Ben bucks her off so I can catch her. This game is hilarious for Betsy, and exhausting for Ben. If Ben tries to cheap out and just lay flat on his stomach and let Betsy sit on his back, she grabs his elbow and tells him to get up.
That's what we're up to these days (when Betsy isn't eating or chasing Madison to give her pats and kisses).
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
News from the doctor
The results of my 24 hour test were not good. The protein levels in my system are elevated. However, because my blood pressure hasn't gotten really high my doctor told me I don't have to be on bed rest (yet). It's more a matter of when, not if.
The only direction I was told was to take my blood pressure once a day (the doctor said the previous instruction I was given to take it three times a day was excessive and probably stressed me out more than it helped). I mentioned I'm trying to eat low levels of sodium and while my doctor said it was good to do whatever I can to avoid swelling, controlling my diet isn't going to help much. So we're in the 'wait and see' phase, and I'm hoping I can hang in there with healthy blood pressure until baby B 2.0 gets much bigger and cuter in my belly.
The only direction I was told was to take my blood pressure once a day (the doctor said the previous instruction I was given to take it three times a day was excessive and probably stressed me out more than it helped). I mentioned I'm trying to eat low levels of sodium and while my doctor said it was good to do whatever I can to avoid swelling, controlling my diet isn't going to help much. So we're in the 'wait and see' phase, and I'm hoping I can hang in there with healthy blood pressure until baby B 2.0 gets much bigger and cuter in my belly.
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Pregnancy update
Friday I had an eventful appointment with my OBGYN. First, my blood pressure is a little elevated. Before pregnancy my BP is pretty consistently under 120/80. Friday it was 131/80. It's not terribly high, but with my history from the last pregnancy we're taking this seriously.
I had to do a 24 hour urine catch test (let's not go into details, you really don't want to know). I got a little panicky (i.e. cried three times Friday, and I'm REALLY not a crier) when the doctor mentioned this test because the results from this test are what caused my doctor to put me on bed rest in my last pregnancy. I've had in my mind that bed rest might happen with this pregnancy, but I'm only 20 weeks along and I REALLY REALLY hope it's not this early. Four and a half months of bed rest is incredibly boring, not to mention frustrating with a toddler to chase around :(
Anywho, my doctor talked to me about starting a low sodium diet, bed resting as much as possible, taking it easy, etc. I've gained 14 pounds this pregnancy which is actually less than my last pregnancy at this point but I was given 'permission' to just try to maintain my weight. And I'm not ON 'bed rest' yet so I can still plan to work.
All weekend I've rested as much as possible. Ben spent yesterday in Austin helping his brother and sister in law move, and Betsy and I took it pretty easy at home. We were all supposed to go to Dallas this weekend to see cousin Abby get baptised and I'm so bummed that I couldn't go. Ben's there now, and I'm bed resting. Betsy has been a little angel for me, entertaining herself in the playroom and taking a three hour nap today.
So, that's the update! I'm keeping my hopes up that I'll call for my test results tomorrow and it'll look fine. I'm sure I'll be this closely monitored the rest of the pregnancy. Baby is kicking up a storm, has a strong heart beat, and is happy as can be in there!
I had to do a 24 hour urine catch test (let's not go into details, you really don't want to know). I got a little panicky (i.e. cried three times Friday, and I'm REALLY not a crier) when the doctor mentioned this test because the results from this test are what caused my doctor to put me on bed rest in my last pregnancy. I've had in my mind that bed rest might happen with this pregnancy, but I'm only 20 weeks along and I REALLY REALLY hope it's not this early. Four and a half months of bed rest is incredibly boring, not to mention frustrating with a toddler to chase around :(
Anywho, my doctor talked to me about starting a low sodium diet, bed resting as much as possible, taking it easy, etc. I've gained 14 pounds this pregnancy which is actually less than my last pregnancy at this point but I was given 'permission' to just try to maintain my weight. And I'm not ON 'bed rest' yet so I can still plan to work.
All weekend I've rested as much as possible. Ben spent yesterday in Austin helping his brother and sister in law move, and Betsy and I took it pretty easy at home. We were all supposed to go to Dallas this weekend to see cousin Abby get baptised and I'm so bummed that I couldn't go. Ben's there now, and I'm bed resting. Betsy has been a little angel for me, entertaining herself in the playroom and taking a three hour nap today.
So, that's the update! I'm keeping my hopes up that I'll call for my test results tomorrow and it'll look fine. I'm sure I'll be this closely monitored the rest of the pregnancy. Baby is kicking up a storm, has a strong heart beat, and is happy as can be in there!
Saturday Surprise!
These came in the mail from my parents yesterday. They were a wonderful surprise!
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Blabbermouth
I haven't taken any pictures this week, but I need to tell you about Betsy's expanding vocabulary. I'm amazed to hear her say new things every day!
In the last week I've heard...
"Daddy, come get me!" when she's in her playroom, and ready to get out
"Daddy, stop being mean!" (when he ignored her while she was eating in her highchair)
"That's for me?" when asking for food off my plate.
Thanks "Danks" (all the time).
"Bone for puppy?" (because she LOVES giving Maddie bones)
"Baby's in there." (and gives my stomach kisses constantly).
"Let's go!" while she stands at her door waiting to go to school.
Not to mention all the animals she talks about. We need to take that kiddo to the Zoo pronto, because she LOVES animals.
She says "Car!" and hands me the keys.
She says "More" when she wants something.
She's constantly blabbing, and we enjoy picking out the statements we can comprehend.
In the last week I've heard...
"Daddy, come get me!" when she's in her playroom, and ready to get out
"Daddy, stop being mean!" (when he ignored her while she was eating in her highchair)
"That's for me?" when asking for food off my plate.
Thanks "Danks" (all the time).
"Bone for puppy?" (because she LOVES giving Maddie bones)
"Baby's in there." (and gives my stomach kisses constantly).
"Let's go!" while she stands at her door waiting to go to school.
Not to mention all the animals she talks about. We need to take that kiddo to the Zoo pronto, because she LOVES animals.
She says "Car!" and hands me the keys.
She says "More" when she wants something.
She's constantly blabbing, and we enjoy picking out the statements we can comprehend.
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