Until Allen gets home...I must say..aside from a slight meltdown due to some Navy issues (change of duty day..which messed up my plans..of course) I've held it together quite nicely..I have even managed to get all 3 kids in for their appointments..and have done 1 out of 2 for mine (which all occure in the same week..within 3 days of each other)..whew..I couldn't have pulled it off without Melissa T..and Lori though..those two are gifts..I'm not sure if it would have even been feesable for me to do without them. Tomorrow is my ultrasound..I'm excited..but nervous..I'll be saying my goodnight prayers tonight for no issues to be detected..for a healthy baby..
Some other random updates...
Connor STILL has an ear infection..they gave him a different antibiotic to hopefully knock it out of him. He's not been sleeping through the night..or going down nicely..which makes sense now..but was soo frustrating before. He is showing more interest in the potty..sits on it for some time..but..has yet to use it..he certainly likes flushing it though.
Emma has started to wake up dry some nights..so we're doing the underwear at night..and so far..just a couple accidents..which are tending to happen first thing in the morning..likely when she's in that inbetween stage. She's gone back to being really into Cinderella..and choses to watch that movie almost everyday..thankfully she naturally moved away from the Christmas movies once the holidays were over..so I can't complain about Cinderelly playing over and over again.
AJ is going to be screened for ADHD..I'll keep you posted on that. I'm not sure how I feel on it..I'm pretty sure..I mean there are clear signs..and I should feel comfortable with the diagnosis..considering I lived with kids..for 3 summers straight with the same issues..however..it's a whole different ball game when it's your kid..your house..I'm struggling to figure out how I feel about medication vs. not medicating..it's all a blur..and I feel like I'm getting ahead of myself..although the Doctor basically told me to prepare ourselves..and that she wanted Allen at the next apt.
Allen is out to sea..just a short period..but feels like forever to me. We just found out Chief pay will be kicking in next month. Such a relief..we can't wait to put Emma in pre-school, and do some other things around the house we've been wanting to do...AND SAVE!! Finally..we'll be able to do a big chunk of SAVING!!!
I'm doing good, hanging in there..I will admit just getting the house in order has lifted my spirits. I do still have a lot that needs to be done..and the list seems to grow longer before it gets shorter..but we've tackled a huge part of it already, and I'm thrilled by the changes. The baby is growing..I've only got 2 pair of pants I can wear right now..but the funny thing is I've actually lost weight..doc said it was ok this apt..next one she'll be concerned, she also told me not to come back 15lbs heavier..I guess she saw the DQ blizzards flash in my eyes as she told me to work on gaining weight..the baby is moving a lot..A LOT..and I'm pretty sure that when Allen gets home..he'll be able to feel it move from the outside..nobody else has felt it yet..he tried before he left..but no luck..we still haven't chosen a name for a girl..I absolutely LOVE the name Harper..but Allen doesn't..he really dislikes it..I wish it would grow on him..but in the end..I know how I'd feel if someone pushed me into naming it something I truly didn't like..there's still hope though..and I'll hold out until the final say is said. Harper Joy Bowman..just sounds sooo beautiful to me..soft..pretty..unique..
Off to bed I must go..early morning tomorrow for that ultrasound..sweet dreams to my readers..xo
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
3 more sleeps..
Posted by The Bowmans at 11:43 PM
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Good luck today! I cant wait to hear what you are having! Hang in there while dh is gone! My hubby deploys for the first time in 3 years on Feb 3 and I am super neverous! ahhhh!
Good Luck today! Looking forward to hearing your results!!! Also good luck with the ADHD testing. We had my step daughter tested while she was here last summer. Her mom was weary of the meds. But...her grades have gone from mostly B's C's and D's to honor roll. That has helped her self esteem AND her behavior is tons better! Sometimes you just gotta give it a try. I know it is a tough decidion but, it is worth it if it will help. Anyway, hang in there...and I will watch for exciting news today!
I LOVE your babies!!! You know I would watch them ANY time for you :)
As for AJ, you will get him the help he needs, whether it is drug treatment or counseling. Listen to the doctors and try to set yourself aside emotionally when you make the decisions. But in the end, trust your instincts.
I'm excited for Emma. She will LOVE being in "school." She will bloom.
Connor is developing in leaps and bounds right now. He is blowing my mind and I love watching him... He and EJ are SO much alike!
And I love YOU, my dearest friend.
Oh, I totally feel for you on the ear infection thing. Elliot's on his third one in a row (three diagnoses in 7 weeks!). Every time we go for the recheck, he's got another one! We go back on Tuesday for the next recheck from the most recent infection. He's on day 8 of the 10-day antibiotic, and two days ago, he started with the runny nose and digging at his ears. Last night, he was up all night coughing. Go figure. I'm guessing we're on infection number 4 in a row! :( Poor babies! I hope Connor's clears up quickly.
As far as the ADHD is concerned, I know it's hard, but try not to stress. I know you will research, pray and ultimately make the best decisions for AJ...no matter the outcome of the screening. You're a great Momma - trust your instincts!
I know you can't wait for Allen to come home. I'm praying these last few days pass quickly and uneventfully. Hang in there!
We also count sleeps when Mike is gone (and now for when grandma gets here).
Glad to hear baby is well, I also like the name Harper, but these men are particular with their baby girls' names!
Wow, you have been working hard! Yea for you. I bet it also helps the time pass more quickly.
I'm sure it will be better to know for sure about AJ. It's a hard decision, but don't worry about it until you have all the info!
Let's get together next week!
you know what name i love even more than harper? JULIE. it's a good one :)
also, fret not about AJ. sometimes having a label is helpful in opening doors, right?
chat soon!
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