tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63441413989771112812024-03-21T04:11:47.533-07:00Brooklyn made three but Braxton makes four...I am a mother of a wonderful little girl named Brooklyn and the cutest little man named Braxton and also a wife to a great man named Dave. We are learning to be new parents and having lots of adventures along the way. I would like to be able to look back on my blog and remember our family times and all the craziness of being parents. I hope that you will enjoy reading all about our soon to be family of 4!Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15469837592758837879noreply@blogger.comBlogger165125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344141398977111281.post-44937026226076851542009-11-01T05:57:00.000-08:002009-11-01T05:57:55.869-08:00Happy Halloween!<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnpxjAYYGkGoAnJJrdm0E1ueSIi1kVT8WaQ6r1XpmozzeVwp_c08u-v3MNFARVjfiUrEmn-EkNJwZI9_96ewBIGTMuQy0DRyhJhjce6MrfqvolZewmao-DQAAGYUsX-VN_m6iYje1qPRuk/s1600-h/DSC_0148.jpg"><img border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnpxjAYYGkGoAnJJrdm0E1ueSIi1kVT8WaQ6r1XpmozzeVwp_c08u-v3MNFARVjfiUrEmn-EkNJwZI9_96ewBIGTMuQy0DRyhJhjce6MrfqvolZewmao-DQAAGYUsX-VN_m6iYje1qPRuk/s320/DSC_0148.jpg" /></a> </div><br />Brooklyn and Braxton trick or treating last night! Hope that everyone had an awesome night!<div style='clear:both; text-align:CENTER'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15469837592758837879noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344141398977111281.post-36952941815495733562009-10-16T10:41:00.000-07:002009-10-16T10:41:22.966-07:003 Month Old...when did that happen?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<em><span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And I thought that Brooklyn's first year went by fast. Braxton's first year is going even faster if that is even possible.</span></em><br />
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<em><span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana;">What have we been up to - well, in one word surviving.... I know that sounds dramatic, but really that is what we are doing. Braxton is so much more different than Brooklyn than I had ever thought would be possible.</span></em><br />
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<em><span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana;">Currently, we are trying to understand/deal with his sleeping habits. During the day he is so random in his sleeping habits that it is hard to know when and how long he is going to sleep. Then like a flip of the switch at night he sleeps from 8ish pm until 6 or 7ish am. I know - crazy right. </span></em><br />
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<em><span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana;">I was telling Dave the other day that it seems like he only sleeps X amount of hours and when those hours are up he is done sleeping for the day. </span></em><br />
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<em><span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana;">Who knows what his little mind is thinking....We are dealing with it and hoping to start understanding him more the next several months.</span></em><br />
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<em><span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana;">I dont have his 3 mth stats - but his next pedi appointment is next Friday so I will update this blog post then.</span></em>Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15469837592758837879noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344141398977111281.post-2527891525609104942009-09-20T12:28:00.000-07:002009-09-20T12:32:35.576-07:00Random Pictures...Enjoy!<a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view¤t=braxtonhat2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/braxtonhat2.jpg" border="0" alt="September 2009"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view¤t=brooklyndressup1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/brooklyndressup1.jpg" border="0" alt="August 2009"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view¤t=brooklyndressup.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/brooklyndressup.jpg" border="0" alt="August 2009"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view¤t=DSC_0008-5.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0008-5.jpg" border="0" alt="Braxton &amp; Mama September 2009"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view¤t=DSC_0031-3.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0031-3.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15469837592758837879noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344141398977111281.post-54053544829059878002009-09-20T12:18:00.000-07:002009-09-20T12:28:12.098-07:00Biggest Pumpkin 2009 ContestWe entered Brooklyn in the Southern States Biggest Pumpkin Contest after going to the WVU Farm Day back in May. <br /><br />At the farm day, they gave every child a few pumpkin seeds and instructions how to plant them. The goal was to simiple - grow the largest pumpkin possible.<br /><br />Brooklyn getting her pumpkin weighed...<br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view¤t=Brooklynpumpkin1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/Brooklynpumpkin1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Brooklyn with her reward...<br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view¤t=brooklynpumpkin2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/brooklynpumpkin2.jpg" border="0" alt="Pumpkin Contest 2009"></a><br /><br />All the kids that participated in the contest...<br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view¤t=brooklynpumpkin3.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/brooklynpumpkin3.jpg" border="0" alt="Pumpkin Contest 2009"></a><br /><br />In the end Brooklyn DID NOT win. We were VERY proud of her though...she grew a pumpkin that was 25lbs. Very big for a almost 2 year old. The largest pumpkin was 103lbs...I know, that is HUGE. We will be participating next year so maybe we could win then!Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15469837592758837879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344141398977111281.post-56589488949977487782009-09-20T11:59:00.000-07:002009-09-20T12:17:14.958-07:00First WVU Footbal Game of 2009OMG - it was HOT! Thankfully, Braxton was a tropper through the whole game. He basically slept between eating and looking around at the game. Here are some pictures...<br /><br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view¤t=DSC_0021-3.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0021-3.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view¤t=DSC_0007-8.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0007-8.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view¤t=DSC_0006-12.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0006-12.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view¤t=DSC_0010-7.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0010-7.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view¤t=DSC_0026-2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0026-2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view¤t=braxtonfirstgame-walking.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/braxtonfirstgame-walking.jpg" border="0" alt="First Game September 2009"></a>Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15469837592758837879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344141398977111281.post-88735754061463881642009-09-20T11:47:00.000-07:002009-09-20T11:58:33.602-07:00Diggs - Thomas Family Reunion 2009Enjoy the pics - <br /><br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view¤t=DSC_0009-7.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0009-7.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view¤t=DSC_0013-7.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0013-7.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view¤t=DSC_0015-5.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0015-5.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view¤t=DSC_0017-5.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0017-5.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view¤t=DSC_0004-7.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0004-7.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15469837592758837879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344141398977111281.post-64342009836161085292009-09-20T11:41:00.000-07:002009-09-20T11:47:24.833-07:00Braxton is One Month Old!<em>Can you believe it...it has already been one month since Braxton FINALLY graced us with his presence!<br /><br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view¤t=DSC_0001-9.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0001-9.jpg" border="0" alt="Braxton 1 month old - full body"></a><br /><br />Here are his belated stats - <br /><br />Weight - 12 lbs 7 ozs. (95%)<br />Height - 22.2 in. (50%)<br /><br />I will update at 2mths!</em>Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15469837592758837879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344141398977111281.post-70030261555835420902009-08-12T12:25:00.000-07:002009-08-12T12:31:31.106-07:00Just so you know...I am taking a little break from blogging over the next couple of months. Between Brooklyn, Braxton, keeping the house in decent shape, getting a few minutes a day to myself and also tring to by with my husband...something just has to fall to the way side for a little while.<br /><br />I promise that I will be posting cute pictures as I get them and not to be away too long. I am guessing that within the next couple of months our life will settle down to a more managable life and I will be able to get back to blogging.<br /><br />Hope that everyone is well and enjoying the last few weeks of summer (now that it actually feels like summer!).<br /><br />Until then blog at you later!Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15469837592758837879noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344141398977111281.post-77621754259625206252009-08-05T11:16:00.000-07:002009-08-05T11:21:47.197-07:00Braxton's Birth Story....Finally!Sorry that this took so long blog readers...like I said before, having 2 kids under 2 is harder than I thought and a lot my busier!<br /><br />Enjoy - <br /><br />Since I was going on 9 days late, Dave and I were trying everything to induce labor naturally. After Dave got home from work, we decided to take a LONG walk with Brooklyn.<br /><br />The walk was wonderful! Dave and I were able to talk about the pregnancy, how we think Brooklyn would act after the baby came, and lots of other things. After walking 4+ miles on the Rail Trail we decided to take Brooklyn home and get her ready for bed. She was starting to get fussy and my pelvis was starting to really ache.<br /><br />During the walk, I started having a few cramps but nothing that I haven’t had over the last several weeks. On the way back home, I started to have contractions…or what I thought were contractions. I didn’t say anything to Dave as not to jinx myself, so I just watched the clock. Over the 20 minute ride home, I had about 4 or 5 contractions. Yay!<br /><br />We got home about 8pm, so I quickly got Brooklyn ready for bed and put her to sleep. I wanted to track the contractions that I was having and sit on my birthing ball in hopes that they would continue. Well they did and they actually got lots stronger as we relaxed on the couch and watched TV. The contractions ranged from 8 minutes apart and 15 minutes apart. The contractions weren’t too bad pain wise but I definitely knew that I was having contractions. <br /><br />By 10pm, they started getting further and further apart and I was getting more and more frustrated by that. I decided then take a shower and go to bed instead of thinking about how the contractions were fizzling out. By the time that I got out of the shower, I was feeling loads better and was ready to go to bed. As soon as my head hit the pillow I was sound asleep. That is something that hasn’t happened in a ~long~ time. <br /><br />The sound sleep didn’t last very long as I was awaken with very strong contractions by 11:50pm. I actually remember thinking to my self – “Am I dreaming that I am going into labor?” After about 3 or contractions I realized that I was indeed actually pregnant and having contractions. I tried laying there for a few minutes to see if how far apart they were. As I watched the clock I realized that they were only 2 minutes apart or less. I also realized that they were very uncomfortable while lying in bed. I got up to use the bathroom and say blood when I wiped. All I could think is “Yay…blood! This must be it.”<br /><br />I walked out into the living room so I could call Teresa. I wanted her to tell me that I was indeed in labor. I didn’t trust myself and didn’t want to look like an idiot waking up Dave just to have them fizzle out again so I called. I got a hold of Teresa of and she confirmed that I was most likely in labor. I tried to be tuff and told her to that I would call her back when I was ready for her to come. After waking Dave (10 minutes later) I called her back to tell her to come. I needed and wanted someone there that has been through this before. <br /><br />While we waited for Teresa to get there, I called my mom, sister Trieva and sister-in-law Shannon. I wanted to make sure that they knew that I was labor and to start praying for the delivery that I wanted. I also wanted to get some encouragement and I knew they would all give me what I needed. <br /><br />By the time I got off the phone, the contractions were starting to get lots stronger. I actually had to stop and breathe or sway through them. On a pain scale they were probably at about 4ish, so not horrible at all but enough to tell me that we were getting some where. Yay! About 15 minutes later, Teresa got there with a slurpee. Let me tell you, I was excited about that. I have been craving them this whole pregnancy and it seemed so fitting to have one on the last day that I would be pregnant. <br /><br />Over the next 2 ½ hours, I labored at home. I wanted to stay longer but since I was so dilated already we didn’t want to be put in the situation of delivering in the car. The contractions continued to get stronger and started lasting longer and longer over that time. Teresa also started showing Dave different pressure points on my tailbone and back to push on while I was having a contraction. Using the counter – pressure really helped and let me relax as much as I could during each contraction. <br /><br />About 15 minutes before we left for he hospital, Teresa side that she thought that I was transitioning. I had NO clue what that meant but knew that you wanted to be in the hospital when it happened. Dave went to wake is mom (she had been staying with us waiting for the baby to come and take care of Brooklyn while we were in the hospital) to tell her that we were heading to the hospital and that she was on Brooklyn duty. She wished us luck and we were on our way.<br /><br />While I walked to the car, Teresa pulled Dave aside to tell him what to listen for and when to pull the car over…just in case. That FREAKED Dave out and he has never driven so fast to the hospital. I think that we were there within 7 minutes…I laughed the whole way!<br /><br />Once we got to the hospital, we had to check in and wait for transport to take us up to the labor & delivery floor. I went in to check in and Dave went to park the car. I got myself checked in and was waiting for transport by the time Dave and Teresa got in from parking the car. When they got in they found me hovering over the trash waiting to puke. I knew that I didn’t want to start puking but it made me feel SO much better. <br /><br />As I was finishing up my puking session, transport came with a wheelchair. He took one look at me and left not saying anything. I was a little irritated thinking that he didn’t want to deal with me but he returned quickly with a vomit tray for the ride. I finally got in the wheelchair and we were finally off to the 6th floor. <br /><br />Once we got to L&D, they put me in the triage room to change, get monitored for a little bit and wait for Betsy to come. The room was SO small and I was happy that we didn’t stay in there too long. Before we left, Amber (my L&D nurse) asked about a billion annoying questions and Betsy checked me. When she checked me she confirmed that my water still hadn’t broken, that I was 5 cm dilated and 100% effaced. I remember being bummed that I was only 5cm dilated, but everyone encouraged me and that helped. Then we got into our room. I felt so relieved once we were there. I think that I just didn’t want to move again. I wanted to be in the place that we would have our baby.<br /><br />Over the next 4ish hours (I really couldn’t tell you how long…labor land is a crazy place) I labored. I labored all throughout the room and in the shower. Teresa, Dave and Betsy tended to me as I walked around the room trying to find a comfortable way to have a contraction. At some point Betsy checked me again and I was 7cm dilated. I spent the most time sitting in the shower having Dave spray water on my lower back in between contractions. I was bliss when the contraction stopped and the water started spraying me again. I would just close my eyes, chant to myself, and sway. <br /><br />While I was in the shower, Betsy was talking about how the baby was having heart deciles but she wasn’t too concerned since the baby was descending AND the heart rate was coming back up really well after each contraction. <br /><br />I started having the urge to push and needed to walk about so I got out of the shower. I walked around the room for a while, trying my hardest not to push (it didn’t work very well). Betsy decided to check me again (I think that she checked me about an hour earlier) and I was 9 ½ cm dilated. She said that I had a tiny lip left and that she was going to push it back while I pushed. I think that was the only part of the labor and delivery that REALLY hurt. She pushed it back and I pushed and screamed. That pain was crazy.<br /><br />Once the baby was pushed past that lip that was left, Betsy told me that we were going to have a baby. I started pushing but wasn’t really sure if I was doing anything so I asked for a mirror so I could see what was going on. That was really cool and I am so glad that I asked to see it. <br /><br />After pushing for 20 minutes or so, the baby’s heart rate was continuing to have deciles. My calm midwife knew that everything was fine but since I was the dreaded VBAC the OB on duty was starting to get nervous. He came in threatening to use a vacuum to get the baby out. I knew that I didn’t want that so I started pushing again but was now giving it all I had. The OB also showed me another to push that really did help.<br /><br />I think that I continued pushing for another 30 minutes or so when someone said “Amber your baby is right there…it is going to come soon!” And the next thing that I knew, I looked at the mirror and there was a head between my legs! Betsy told me not to push, the shoulders popped out and then he was here.<br /><br />Betsy laid him on my chest and I thought to myself…”what did I have?” I didn’t here anyone call anything out. I lifted its leg and saw a penis. IT’S A BOY! I knew it! After that, I remember just looking around the room and thinking….I did it! I couldn’t believe that after all of my stressful, drama filled pregnancies….I had the exact birth that I wanted. Praise God!Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15469837592758837879noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344141398977111281.post-26437247985114595132009-07-25T11:52:00.000-07:002009-07-25T12:25:41.823-07:00IT'S A BOY!Alright, I know that I am a little late posting this BUT having 2 kids under the age od 2 is more crazy than I thought. HA!<br /><br />Braxton Everett Shrewsberry was born via completely natural VBAC (vaginal birth after c-section) on Wednesday, July 15th, 2009 at 7:19am. He weighed a whopping 8lbs 9 1/2 oz and was 20 1/2 in. tall. The labor was EVERYTHING that I had been hoping and praying for. With Dave and Teresa (my doula) there it was just the perfect birth experience for me.<br /><br />I am writing out my complete birth story and will post that in the next few days to a week. I am sure that it will be crazy long as I dont want to forget anything about it. Check back later next to read it!<br /><br />Here he is...isnt he super cute!<br /><br />Just Born...<br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view¤t=DSC_0074-2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0074-2.jpg" border="0" alt="Braxton"></a><br /><br />Meeting his BIG sister for the first time...<br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view¤t=DSC_0106-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0106-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />The new family of FOUR...<br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view¤t=DSC_0108.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0108.jpg" border="0" alt="Family of four now!"></a><br /><br />One week old... I think that he is starting to look more and more like Brooklyn!<br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view¤t=DSC_0022-3.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0022-3.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15469837592758837879noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344141398977111281.post-68492574571337199992009-07-08T18:15:00.000-07:002009-07-08T18:23:21.980-07:0040+ weeks pregnantYeah - I never thought that I would type those words out. HA! I should have known that MY children would be the ones that would prove everyone wrong.<br /><br />Here is my latest (and hopefully last) belly pic - <br /><br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view¤t=DSC_0002-9.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0002-9.jpg" border="0" alt="40 weeks pregnant"></a><br /><br />Just for giggles, here is my last belly picture with Brooklyn. I think that it was taken 2 days before my water broke.<br /><br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view¤t=P4110001-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/P4110001-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />I think that I am carrying this baby a little different because I cant tell if I was bigger NOW or with Brooklyn. What do you think?<br /><br />Other than that - not too much to report. I am having some contractions but nothing that I would write home about. Dave and I are trying to walk as often as possible, so hopefully this baby will be out sometime soon! <br /><br />Keep the prayers for peace (for me) and for the baby to come out WITHOUT interventions. <br /><br />Thanks!Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15469837592758837879noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344141398977111281.post-86850808798017016242009-07-08T18:05:00.000-07:002009-07-08T18:14:44.647-07:00Fourth of July 2009Fourth of July was really up in the air for us. We weren't sure if I would still be in pregnant, in labor or at home with a very small baby. <br /><br />Since I was still, indeed pregnant, we decided to go to the parade in the early evening followed by some yummy Cold Stone ice cream afterward. YUM!<br /><br />Here are some pics from the parade...there arent too many but enjoy!<br /><br />Brooklyn & Daddy - Brooklyn was watching for more firetrucks. She DID NOT like the loud noises that they were making.<br /><br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view¤t=DSC_0031-4.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0031-4.jpg" border="0" alt="Brooklyn &amp; Dave - July 4th '09"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view¤t=DSC_0025-4.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0025-4.jpg" border="0" alt="Mama &amp; Brooklyn - July 4th '09"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view¤t=DSC_0024-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0024-1.jpg" border="0" alt="The whole gang - July 4th 09"></a>Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15469837592758837879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344141398977111281.post-65067966962754012382009-06-26T05:02:00.000-07:002009-06-26T05:05:29.342-07:0038 week update -Nothing crazy exicting but wanted to let everyone know that I am STILL pregnant. Had an appointment yesterday and here are my newest stats...<br /><br />3cm dialated<br />70% effaced<br />baby is at -1 station<br />lots of cramping/aches<br />no real contraction but LOTS of braxton hicks<br /><br />Anyones guess know...so we wait. Dave, Brooklyn and I are probably going or a walk tonight as long as it doesnt rain.<br /><br />Send LOTS of prayers our way, we will need them!Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15469837592758837879noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344141398977111281.post-33944998578377668012009-06-09T17:21:00.000-07:002009-06-09T17:41:28.712-07:00End of an era...That's right...it's the end of an era! <br /><br />So sad!<br /><br />The truck is no more. Never to haul anything again. :(<br /><br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view¤t=DSC_0009-5.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0009-5.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />I am sure that you all heard about the Toyota Tacoma Truck recall last year. Well, to make a long story short - in Tacomas made betweeen 1995 - 2000 the frame of the car may or may not be safe. Basically, the frame would rust completely away leaving the car undrivable. <br /><br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view¤t=DSC_0007-7.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0007-7.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />The way that they checked to make sure YOUR truck was 'safe' to drive was that they hit the frame with a hammer (not really sure what kind of hammer). If the hammer put a whole in the frame the truck would be unsafe, if it didn't you were alright until next year.<br /><br />Last year Dave took it in and it passed with flying colors. Yay! Dave was very happy as he REALLY did not want to lose his truck. He really loved it...he has even had it since college. <br /><br />So Dave took the truck in for its annual frame check and this is what happened...<br /><br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view¤t=DSC_0005-8.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0005-8.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />If you look close - you can see the large, circular whole covered with rust. That's right...it didnt pass! Dave was 'allowed' to drive the truck home to clean it out, etc. I was happy about that since I wanted to see the truck one last time. <br /><br />RIP Truck....you will be missed!Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15469837592758837879noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344141398977111281.post-37687266748831890432009-06-09T17:16:00.000-07:002009-06-09T17:20:00.340-07:00Just ~another~ way to sleep!Yup! That's right, Brooklyn has found a NEW and IMPROVED way to take a nap. <br /><br /><br /><br />Sitting Up!<br /><br /><br /><br />Dont worry I took pictures to share...Enjoy!<br /><br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view¤t=DSC_0006-7.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0006-7.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view¤t=DSC_0005-7.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0005-7.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />And YES, I did lay her down before leaving the room! What kind of mama do you think I am?Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15469837592758837879noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344141398977111281.post-32429269104804193592009-06-08T11:42:00.000-07:002009-06-08T11:49:05.859-07:00Maternity PicturesI was so excited to get maternity pictures done for this pregnancy! Since Brooklyn's pregnancy was SO stressful we never got around to it. Since Keena was here this weekend through Tuesday we decided to pack Brooklyn up and go get some pitures taken. I think that they turned out great....<br /><br />Enjoy...<br /><br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view¤t=s42826cb116065_11_1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/s42826cb116065_11_1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view¤t=s42826cb116065_1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/s42826cb116065_1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view¤t=s42826cb116065_8_1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/s42826cb116065_8_1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view¤t=s42826cb116065_14_1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/s42826cb116065_14_1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view¤t=s42826cb116065_17.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/s42826cb116065_17.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view¤t=s42826cb116065_3_0.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/s42826cb116065_3_0.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view¤t=s42826cb116065_9_0.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/s42826cb116065_9_0.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Not too much longer fellow bloggers....it is getting SO close!Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15469837592758837879noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344141398977111281.post-63631956660461067092009-05-24T18:28:00.000-07:002009-05-24T18:46:44.928-07:00The Biggest Pumpkin Ever!That is what Brooklyn and I would like to grow! I would settle for a pumpkin that is larger than my hand so we will see...<br /><br />When I took Brooklyn to the WVU Family Farm Day they were giving away pumpkin seeds for a Pumpkin Growing Contest that they were having. I thought that Brooklyn would have a good time playing with the dirt and it could be something the we (as a family) together.<br /><br />The rules of the contest are that we have to take pictures of our pumpkin throughout its growing process. Here are the pictures that we have so far!<br /><br />Enjoy...<br /><br />Brooklyn planting the pumpkin seed in the cup - <br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view¤t=DSC_0008-4.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0008-4.jpg" border="0" alt="Brooklyn putting the seed in the cup!"></a><br /><br />Getting ready to plant the seedling - <br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view¤t=DSC_0001-6.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0001-6.jpg" border="0" alt="I made this!"></a><br /><br />Putting the pumpkin plant in the ground with Daddy! - <br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view¤t=DSC_0006-6.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0006-6.jpg" border="0" alt="Planting Brooklyns pumpkin seeding..."></a><br /><br />Watering the garden - <br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view¤t=DSC_0009-4.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0009-4.jpg" border="0" alt="Brooklyn and Daddy watering the garden!"></a>Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15469837592758837879noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344141398977111281.post-76401901920915565782009-05-24T18:06:00.000-07:002009-05-24T18:24:45.884-07:00Yard Sale Season....Yipee!Well, it has FINALLY happened. Yard Sale season has started...and we are LOVING every Saturday of it! Dave and I are very proud to say that 95% of Brooklyn larger toys (any Step2 OR Little Tikes equipment) were either bought at yard sales OR given to us for free! The other 5% were presents either given at Christmas or Birthdays.<br /><br />The fact alone that we can either sell the same things in several years for a portion of what we paid for it is really exciting. Heck, if our kids destroy the stuff we are only out $10 at most. <br /><br />We love yard sales!<br /><br />Anyway - here are some of our latest finds over the last couple of weeks.<br /><br />Toddler Baby Stroller - $1.50<br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view¤t=DSC_0005-6.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0005-6.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Ball Popper - $1.00<br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view¤t=DSC_0004-5.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0004-5.jpg" border="0" alt="popper toy"></a><br /><br />Little Tikes Drawing Table - $7.00<br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view¤t=DSC_0006-5.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0006-5.jpg" border="0" alt="Brooklyn's new drawing table/desk"></a><br /><br />In addition to those super finds we have also gotten a bunch of clothes, letter & shape wooden puzzles, some board books. <br /><br />Morgantown has the BEST yard sales!Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15469837592758837879noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344141398977111281.post-37069579856110139352009-05-04T10:21:00.000-07:002009-05-04T10:27:32.831-07:00Baby Shower - May 3rd, 2009I had my first of two baby showers this yesterday evening. It was really low key since this is my third pregnancy (2nd baby). Shannon planned and threw it for me. We invited a bunch of people expecting most of them NOT to come. Well, we needed up with a huge crowd...I think like 17 people all together. <br /><br />We had it at Panera Bread at dinnertime...So Yummy! We just ate, chatted and ate super yummy cake! Here are some pics - ENJOY!<br /><br />My 31wks pic - Before I left!<br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view¤t=DSC_0004-4.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0004-4.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />The girls - <br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view¤t=DSC_0013-5.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0013-5.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Me and the yummy cake!<br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view¤t=DSC_0007-6.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0007-6.jpg" border="0" alt="Me and the cake"></a><br /><br />All the pregnant people that were at the shower! LOL I swear that it is in the water here! <br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view¤t=DSC_0015-3.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0015-3.jpg" border="0" alt="All the pregnant ladies at the shower."></a><br /><br />Me with the presents before I opened them. <br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view¤t=DSC_0018-2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0018-2.jpg" border="0" alt="The presents!"></a><br /><br />We had a great time! I feel so blessed to even be having ONE shower let alone TWO! <br /><br />Oh yeah - I registered for CD and got my first set of NB prefolds from GMD! They are already in the wash getting soft and cute! Yay! <br /><br />Shannon made a baby pool and had everyone sign up! They had to guess when, what and how big the baby would be. It was really interesting to see what everyone thought.<br /><br />There was a tie on boys vs. girls.<br />The dates ranged from June 27th to July 10th...the most popular was July 9th (3 days PAST my due date) LOL<br />The weight ranged from 7lbs. 10oz. to a whopping 8lbs. 15oz. (Who knows...Brooklyn was 7lbs 1oz at THREE weeks early and this baby is measuring 3 - 4 ahead ...I have another U/S on Friday for growth.Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15469837592758837879noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344141398977111281.post-21330849240114001742009-04-28T11:14:00.000-07:002009-04-28T11:25:08.174-07:00WVU Farm Day - April 2009This morning MOMS Club went to the WVU Farm for their annual Family Farm Day. It was crazy busy with every preschool/daycare there! Kids were EVERYWHERE! Brooklyn had a great time after she learned not to run down the rocky hills. She fell twice and skinned one of her knees!<br /><br />Mommy & Brooklyn with the cows!<br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view&current=DSC_0015-2.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0015-2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view¤t=DSC_0008-3.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0008-3.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view¤t=DSC_0010-4.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0010-4.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />A few friends from Brooklyn's playgroup...<br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view¤t=DSC_0012-4.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0012-4.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Jenn and Bella with the cows...<br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view¤t=DSC_0016-3.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0016-3.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view¤t=DSC_0030-2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0030-2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view¤t=DSC_0037-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0037-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15469837592758837879noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344141398977111281.post-59499196780775298372009-04-24T09:53:00.000-07:002009-04-24T10:14:36.859-07:0030wk Midwife Appointment<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#ff0000;">I have not posted about this pregnancy in a while so I thought that I would update everyone.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#ff0000;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#ff0000;">This pregnancy is proving to be very much LESS stressful than Brooklyns. Praise God! I know that many of you have been praying for me and this pregnancy and it seems to be working. Yea!</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#ff0000;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#ff0000;">I had my 30wk appointment this morning. I still cant believe that I am ALREADY going to every 2 week appointments and that this baby could be here in as little as 10 WEEKS. Crazy but exciting!</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#ff0000;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#ff0000;">My weight and blood pressure were good! I ~was~ up 6lbs total from my last appointment but have seemed to lose 2lbs in the last 2 weeks. I really don't know what I am doing to NOT gain weight. Ask Dave, I eat EVERYTHING! hehehe</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#ff0000;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#ff0000;">My urine had some protein in it AGAIN! Ugh...I swear that I drink water! They want to test my urine for a silent UTI just to rule it out. Other than that, they are NOT worried about it.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#ff0000;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#ff0000;">The baby is STILL measuring 3 - 4 weeks ahead. I am 29wks 4days and the baby is measuring at least 32wks. Not a huge difference, but big enough that they went ahead and scheduled a ultrasound for sizing. She asked how big Brooklyn was at birth (I told her...7lbs 1oz - 3 weeks early) and she told me that I could just have big babies. I guess only time will tell. They scheduled that ultrasound for 2 wks from now (with my next appointment). I will be sure to update after. I have to say that I am excited to see this little person again. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#ff0000;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#ff0000;">They baby is currently HEAD DOWN! I was so happy to hear that. I have been stressing and stressing about it for weeks. He/She is head down with its back to the left side and feet on the right. Please pray that he/she stays that way! </span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#ff0000;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#ff0000;">I am still meeting with Teresa (my doula) and getting ready for my VBAC (vaginal birth after c-section). I have a new belly pic that needs to be uploaded...hopefully, I will be able to do that later today or tomorrow!</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#ff0000;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#ff0000;">Hope that everyone is enjoying the wonderful weather, I know that we are!</span>Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15469837592758837879noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344141398977111281.post-38211485233683876242009-04-16T10:28:00.000-07:002009-04-16T10:49:47.025-07:00~ Easter 2009 ~<span style="font-family:lucida grande;">I hope that everyone had a great Easter with friends and/or family. We had a great and most important relaxing Easter Sunday. </span><br /><br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view&current=DSC_0027-2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0027-2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br />Dave, Brooklyn and I went to a new church in the morning. The service was nice and Brooklyn enjoyed the nursery there. I was surprised when the service was over and I had NOT been called to the nursery to retrieve a screaming toddler. We had communion at church that really grossed me out but that is another blog post all together. Yuck!<br /><br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view&current=DSC_0022_edited.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0022_edited.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br />Like normal, I made Easter dinner. I was so excited to sit down and eat! Having food/dinner holidays are so good to have while pregnant. I wasn't really able to enjoy my hunger at Thanksgiving since I was still little queasy part of the pregnancy, but I made up for it on Easter. Woot!<br /><br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view&current=DSC_0010-3.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0010-3.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br />After dinner, J and Brooklyn were begging to play outside. Shannon and I were eagerly trying to convince them that it was too cold but they didn't care. Outside we went... While outside Brooklyn and J hunted for Easter eggs and played until Shannon and I were begging to go back in. The sun was starting to go down and it was SO cold.<br /><br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view&current=DSC_0006-3.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0006-3.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br />By the time that everyone left I was beat and ready for jammies and bed. Which is exactly what I did! Until next year!Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15469837592758837879noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344141398977111281.post-6179162570504815722009-04-09T16:34:00.000-07:002009-04-09T16:42:00.450-07:00On the hunt for eggs!Today our MOMS Club - East group had their Easter Egg Hunt. I was wondering how Brooklyn would react to hunting for eggs, but she had a great time.<br /><br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view&current=DSC_0014_edited-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0014_edited-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view&current=DSC_0004_edited-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0004_edited-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br />I was planning on having to carry her Easter basket around for her but she insisted that she could do it. She did a great job even though the basket was ~almost~ as big as she was. hehehe<br /><br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view&current=DSC_0005-4.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0005-4.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view&current=DSC_0009_edited.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0009_edited.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view&current=DSC_0011_edited.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0011_edited.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view&current=DSC_0015_edited.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0015_edited.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br />I cant wait until next year...Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15469837592758837879noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344141398977111281.post-72324055449489000922009-04-09T16:12:00.000-07:002009-04-09T16:31:31.354-07:00Easter Fun...Shannon, an online friend and I were planning on taking a trip to Pittsburgh to visit the Children's Museum there. Michelle and I have been there before and Brooklyn and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Caitlin</span> had a blast. We <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">couldn't</span> wait to get back. I am sure that Brooklyn <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">couldn't</span> either, judging from the amount of fun that she had last time.<br /><br />Well, when Tuesday rolled around and we all woke to find SNOW on the ground, we knew that it <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">wasn't</span> the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">best</span> day to be driving over an hour.<br /><br />Shannon had the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">brilliant</span> idea to have a Easter Party! It was so much fun...a few friends came over with their kids and we hung out, ate and make Easter eggs!<br /><br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view&current=DSC_0007-2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0007-2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view&current=DSC_0008-2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0008-2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br />I had the idea to make Rice Crispy Easter Eggs and dip them in chocolate, sprinkles, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">fruit loops</span>, etc.<br /><br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view&current=DSC_0002-4.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0002-4.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view&current=DSC_0003-2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0003-2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br />The finished chocolate dipped eggs....they were YUMMY!<br /><br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view&current=DSC_0004-3.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0004-3.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view&current=DSC_0009-2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0009-2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br />Hunter seems to really like the eggs and I <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">couldn't</span> believe that he kept his bunny ears on the whole time he was there.<br /><br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view&current=DSC_0010-2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0010-2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br />We also decorated hard boiled Easter eggs. I must say that the type of decorations that are <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">available</span> these days are VERY different from what I had to use growing up. Maybe that is why I don't remember decorating eggs when I was younger. It was because I was so BORED doing it.<br /><br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view&current=DSC_0006-2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0006-2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br />Here is a pic that I took today - I call it pregnant Brooklyn. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">LOL</span><br /><br /><a href="http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/?action=view&current=DSC_0012-2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/ashrewsberry/DSC_0012-2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a>Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15469837592758837879noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344141398977111281.post-92168316780674111972009-03-31T10:38:00.001-07:002009-03-31T11:06:09.385-07:0018 Months Well Visit at the NEW Pedi!I still cant believe that Brooklyn is 18<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">mths</span> old! That is just CRAZY!<br /><br />She had her <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">pediatrician</span> appointment with her NEW <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">pediatrician</span> yesterday! We ~had~ to switch since I was losing my mind continuing to go there. We LOVED her doctor at the P.O.C. but hated that we could only see her when Brooklyn was well. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Everytime</span> she was sick, I would call and be forced to see some other random doctor. Other than Dr. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Clawges</span>, I really <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">didn't</span> want to see anyone else.<br /><br />So we switched! I love the new place. It is a very small practice with only a 2 or 3 doctors. It actually reminds me of the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">pediatricians</span> office that went to when I was little.<br /><br />Brooklyn walked right in and started playing with the toys. She was sold from the beginning! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">LOL</span><br /><br />Before walking to the room, Brooklyn weighed and measured...She did surprisingly well. She normally <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">doesn't</span> like the temperature taking part but she did well!<br /><br />18 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Mth</span> Stats:<br /><br />Weight - 28lbs. 3oz. ~ 90<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">th</span> percentile<br />Height - 32 1/2 ins. ~ 75<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">th</span> percentile<br />Head - 43 cm ~ 90<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">th</span> percentile<br /><br />While we were there she had to get a shot (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">DTAP</span>) and was given the once over to make sure that everything was good. Dr. Wood was SO nice and Brooklyn went right to her when she came in. She was checking out her laptop that she brought in AND the doctor actually let her explore without telling her NO, its not a toy! She was very sweet to her.<br /><br />My list to talk about -<br /><br />1. Possible Milk Allergy - I asked about this and she <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">confirmed</span> that the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">constant</span> loose stool is a sign. Since we have already tried switching from Organic Milk to NON-organic milk, she would like us to try switching to Soy Milk. We are going to try this for a month to see if anything changes. If it <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">doesn't</span>, then Brooklyn will be sent for allergy testing next month. I will be SO glad to figure out if this OR something else is causing it. It totally sucks cleaning that kind of poo off cloth EVERYDAY!<br /><br />2. Refusing the Chicken Pox Vaccine - Since she is a new pediatrician, I was ready for a fight. She just looked at me and said <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">hopefully</span> she will get it on her own soon. That is exactly what I want. Dave and I both had the chicken <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">pox's</span> and are totally fine...Brooklyn will be too!<br /><br />Then of course, there are MORE things that I forgot to ask about. Am I then only one that does that? I hope not! She <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">doesn't</span> go back until September, so hopefully I will remember all those extra things next time! Yeah right! ;)Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15469837592758837879noreply@blogger.com4