Happy Holidays

So I thought I would start a blog to share all of the experiences we are having since we found out in Sept. that baby Peanut would be joining the family. Well, it is now late December and I am finally posting my third entry. Oh well... I will blame it on the pregnancy and the busy time of the year. Peanut is now 18 weeks along. We will find out (hopefully) on Monday, if the baby is a he or a she. I think Peanut is a he. So far this pregnancy has been almost exactly like my first with James. And everyone says that you know in your gut. I knew James was a boy. I don't feel that same strong feeling, but my gut says a boy. At least I don't have to go out and buy all girly toys. I have everything a little boy would want (and more).

Our holidays so far, have not been what I imagined. James was so excited this year. He is two and a half, so he could finally understand (sort of) what was happening. He e-mailed Santa that he wanted a green pair of scissors and cars. I was so looking forward to Christmas morning. I had it all planned in my head... Then disaster... Daddy got sick. Then James got sick. Then I got sick... Christmas Eve at my parents was a struggle. We were all miserable. That night wasn't any better. By the time morning rolled around, none of us were in the mood. We just went thought the motions. Daddy is finally feeling better, but James and I are still not good. I hope that we are better soon. I just hate to see my poor baby miserable.

That is all for now. I would like to wish everyone a happy holiday season. I hope that next year brings you all that you desire. Till later...

I thought I might start a blog to document my second (and probably final pregnancy). So, here it is.

I don't know exactly how I felt at this point with my son. I know that there was a lot more "changes" to expect. We were busy planning the baby shower, registering for the baby "stuff", and planning on how everything would work when I was home all the time. We had no idea (really) what to expect. Everyday was a surprise. And it was really very exciting.

Like I said, I don't really know what I felt at this point in the pregnancy (11 weeks). I do remember the excitement going on. So far, I don't feel the same way this time. I don't know if it's that we already have the baby stuff, so nothing new to get. I don't know if it is the constant morning/noon/night sickness that lasted the whole pregnancy last time (and I am scared that it will this time as well). Or maybe it is just that it is that I have a two year old now. He could make anyone tired.

In any case, I don't feel as excited yet. I do feel tired. I do feel nausous. I do feel like I will miss what I have now. I love to spend time alone with my son. I love waking up and having 8 hours to do whatever he wants. I enjoy talking to him uninterupted. I will miss it so much when Peanut comes along and takes some of that attention away.

I am excited about a few things though. I am excited to find out if Peanut is a boy or a girl. I am excited to find out if he/she looks like my son. I can't wait to feel the kicks and punches of little tiny feet and hands. I am also excited that my son will have a little brother or sister to fight with. I have a long time before that happens, but in the meantime, I must enjoy the fact that I am still little enough that I

Hello to all my friends...

OK. I know that you are not my friends, but you may be some day or in a parallel universe or something. Far be it for me to not say hi. That would be rude.

Now to tell you a little about myself. I am a 30 year old stay-at-home mom. Before I was a mom, I was a early-childhood special education teacher. Now I have a beautiful two year old son named James. He is my sweet baby, my all, my dream come true. He is also the one who will cause me to go prematurely gray, wrickly, and saggy. But, I digress. I live in Chicago with my husband and two dogs. I'm not really sure why I am starting this blog because I really don't think anyone will ever read it. I guess I feel the need because of one life altering event I had on Sept. 18th. I found out that I am expecting baby #2. Yes, you heard it here first people. My baby is going to be a big brother!

I am sooooo excited! I have wanted another baby for a while know. I wish I was one of those people with a house full of kids, but being 30, not using invitro, it is just not ment to be. I guess it has deffinatly gotten worse since my niece was born in April. I love babies and now with my son being a toddler, it is time to give him a little brother or sister.