Potty Training....UGH!

Ok, so Sunday night Emma started telling me "I pooped, I need my butt changed". Well, she didn't actually poop, but she did pee. The Monday morning she kept up the same thing. So, I thought to myself, ok she is finally ready to start the process. So, Tuesday we head to Walmart, she picked out some princess panties and was very excited about them. She wanted to put them on right there in the store. Well, it is Wednesday and when she woke up this morning I asked her if she wanted to wear her panties and she did. So, I put them on along with them plastic panties so I don't have pee all over my carpet. The first time she peed she flipped out b/c she was wet. I thought this is good, she doesn't like to get wet. So I changed her and put on new panties, next time she pooped, which wasn't dramatic b/c she wasn't wet. Well, onto pair of panty 3. Next thing I know she started flipping out on me again, b/c she was wet. I mean crying and all. So, I've resorted to putting the diaper back on her, b/c I don't want it to be so dramatic. Plus, she has NEVER peed in the potty, not even once. I'm kinda stuck, I don't know what to do. This potty training stuff seems to be so hard. She likes wearing her big girl panties, but she doesn't want to go on the potty. She will sit there for a while, but has yet to pee. Anyone have any advise? What in the heck do I do. I don't want to force it, b/c then she is just not gonna want to do it even more. So to sum my morning up, within 3 hours of being awake we have went thru 3 pairs of panties, 2 pees and 1 poop. I wish there was a potty training camp. lol

Long time no blog!

Well, I've been procrastinating on updating my blog and don't ask why, I just don't know.

First off, Emma. Emma is the complete and total joy in my life right now. She is absolutely wonderful. She is so smart and so sweet and then on the turn of a dime BAM the attitude comes out. For whatever reason she will argue with me and as soon as Matt says something she is like, "okay". It never fails, she can get me to that point where I just want to pull my hair out and then she turns around and says "I love you Mommy" and my heart melts all over again. She talks like such a big girl, full sentences and she understands what she is saying. My mom says it is like talking to an adult. She remembers everything and mocks everything we do. I want to make it to the zoo before I have Chase, I know she will love it!! The girl doesn't eat much at all, Matt asks her if she is watching her weight and she nods her head yes, it's too funny. But since she doesn't eat much of anything except fruit, I buy that pediasure stuff so she is getting the vitamins and nutrients she needs. It is expensive, but she needs that stuff. As far as potty training, she wants absolutely nothing to do with it! I don't want to force her, b/c then she is just gonna not want to even more. I don't want to make it something tramatic for her, I want her to want to and to somewhat enjoy it. The doc doesn't seemed worried about it at all and agrees with doing on her own time. Right now her favorite thing to do is go down the slide and she loves going down the slide on her tummy head first. She just thinks it's the best thing ever. She loves going to the playground, which is what she calls the park. The girl would stay outside 24/7 if I let her, she is a total outdoors girls. She has so many of her daddy's qualities and that seems to just make her even more perfect.

Speaking of the man, he has been remodeling our house getting it ready for Chase's arrival. We have our room done and he is in the middle of doing our bathroom. The poor guy is worn out and there isn't much I can do to help. I try to help out as much as I can, but I don't think I'm that much help at all. Between being pregnant and just not knowing what I am doing, I think I'm just in the way. But he does a fabulous job! Our bedroom looks awesome!!! Everyone that sees it is just amazed and tells him that they will call him if they need any remodeling done. Matt is just like "no thanks". I'm sure he will be more than happy when it is all over. After the bathroom he has the 2 kid's rooms, which shouldn't be too bad. I think the bathroom is gonna be the worst, b/c of all the water lines he had to move.

Onto the little man and I guess me since he's still inside baking. I am currently 28 weeks 2 days. I had an ultrasound at 27 weeks and the doc said that he is a little over 2 1/2 lbs, which puts him in the 65th percentile. He said it's a little bigger than average, but not enough to be concerned about, but everything was absolutely perfect and he is def a boy!!! I had asked if he would have to put in a perdiction right now on his birth weight what he thought it would be and he said as long as I keep my sugar under control like I have been that he wouldn't see why he wouldn't be between 8-8 1/2 lbs. Holy cow!! I can totally do that!! I was expecting a bigger number, but as long as everything stays going good, then no c-section for this girl!! I have to go to the doc every 3 weeks for an ultrasound, my next one is at 30 weeks. He also told me at my last appt that around 31 weeks will start my nonstress tests. I'm not sure how frequently I'll have to have those, but between the ultrasounds and nonstress tests I miswell just take a pillow and blanket and live there. lol Oh yeah, then I also have diabetic appointments on top of those appointments. Which my diabetic appointments don't last long, b/c everything there is great. I'm doing the shots and everything going great. I'm just at the stage where I am feeling huge and my energy hasn't been all that great. I'm not sure if it is being pregnant or just this gloomy rainy weather. I don't seem to sleep well at night, b/c I am tired. Then if I try to take a nap during the day I just lay there and think of everything I could and need to be doing instead of sleeping. Anyways, I better get going and get some breakfast, the little guy and I are hungry!!

Shoot'em Up!!

Well, the time has come for my insulin. I got the lovely phone call on Thursday afternoon. Man oh man did my heart drop down into my gut. I thought I was ready for this, I thought I had myself talked into everything being ok. Boy was I wrong. I went into the appointment worried to death. The nurse asked before I left if I wanted to try a test run, I was like that's ok I'll do it when I have to.

Well, that night before I ate supper I sat in the bathroom for about 10 minutes crying because I didn't want to do it. I was so scared that it wasn't even funny. After awhile I decided to go get a ice pack from the freezer and numb it so I wouldn't feel the needle. I did it and all was good or so I thought. I don't know what I did wrong, but boy do I have one heck of a bruise from that shot. And I still have that bruise, it looks pretty gross. Then the next day for lunch I iced it to numb it and it went fine. At this point I wasn't sure if I would be able to do it without the ice, but what I didn't know is I was gonna do it that night. We went out to Applebee's to eat that night and my courage was gonna be tested. I went into the bathroom and did it without even thinking about it and it didn't hurt! What a huge relief!! I have been doing fine ever since! I am enjoying my new found freedom of being able to eat more of what I want. I've had mac n' cheese and I mean a nice full cup of it!!! I've had a Big Mac and fries! I am so happy about being able to eat again, it is just weird being able to eat like this. The only thing is, I've gotta guess how many carbs I'm going to eat, b/c I have to take my shot before I eat. And I have to dial up for every 15 carbs, if I guess too high then I can have low blood sugar and if I don't dial up enough then I'll still have high blood sugar. So, it is a guessing game, but one I don't mind playing!! This may sound weird, but I am so glad I am on shots!! I can eat again!!!!!

I'm Officially Sick and Tired of IT!!

I wanna eat what I want when I want! I WANT CHOCOLATE MILK!! I want to inhale some chocolate cake and I mean a huge piece and right after having a huge carb filled supper!! I want to go to IHOP and eat a huge stack of pancakes with their butter pecan syrup!! I don't want to feel like I have to exercise after every stickin meal, just to keep my sugar reading down! I am so sick of having to wonder how many carbs are in a serving or being hungry but not allowed to have any carbs right then. I want a regular Mt. Dew!! I am going to be 25 weeks tomorrow, so I only have between 13 and 15 weeks to go, but right now that seems like an eternity!! I guess I have just hit a breaking point or this is my usually time to rag and I'm just having the emotional/moody part of that. lol

I really feel bad for the people that have to do this all the time, for their entire lives. I totally understand why my grandparents cheat on their diets and will eat the yummy stuff. Now I know how they must get annoyed with the people that give them a hard time for doing it. What about the kids that have to do this from such a young age. They don't get the chance to go to Dairy Queen and just get a huge hot fudge brownie sundae. When I lived in Groveport, I would ride my bike to school. I was in 6th grade and I would purposely take the long way home just to stop at the Dairy Queen and get a chocolate cone with sprinkles. I loved it. What about going to the pool, Melissa and I use to go everyday and we would eat all the sugary treats at every break. What about all the suckers, or fun dips. Hmm, fun dips or those tubes that are filled with the flavored sugar. Last night I made shredded chicken sandwiches and cheesy hashbrowns (YUM) I got one sandwich and a serving of the hashbrowns. I would have loved to have had another sandwich and some more hashbrowns, but NOOOOO I don't have enough carbs to do that.

Well, I can't say I feel any better about venting, b/c I still want to eat all the yummy stuff, but I guess I might feel a little better. THIS SUCKS!!!!!!

Circus Time

Well, we went to the circus tonight. It was real cheaply done, but Emma enjoyed it. She loved seeing all the animals. They had elephants, camels and dogs. During their break they were giving elephant rides, but Emma didn't get to go. They were loading the elephants with a bunch of kids and I wasn't about to put Emma up there. My luck she wouldn't sit still and would fall off. So, we settled for a pony ride and she liked that just as much. After that we left, b/c Emma just wasn't sitting still. As far as sitting still, neither was Chase. I don't know if he was triggered by all the noise or what, but that boy was kicking and moving during practically the whole show, I loved it!! Oh yea, Emma had cotton candy for the first time. She didn't want to try it, but once she did boy she didn't stop. She absolutely loved it!!! All in all, it was a fun family night. I just can't wait till we make it to the zoo. She will just love it, b/c she loves animals!!

Sesame Street Live

Last night we took Emma to Sesame Street Live. She absolutely LOVED it!!! I am so glad we went and will most likely go back when they come to town again. To tell ya the truth, I really enjoyed it to. It was so much fun to see the excited on her face and to hear her giggle at different stuff. They would shoot confetti into the air and it made quite a bit of noise and she would cover her mouth and say "oohhh". It was just too cute. Of course, I forgot my camera in the car, but Teresa (my sister-in-law) remembered hers. So, her are just a couple pics to give ya an idea.

Easter....I know I'm late!!

So, I'm a little late, I know. But here it goes.

Easter was fabulous this year. Emma had 4 egg hunts. At the first one she knew exactly what to do, you didn't have to tell her. She had a blast!! We have so much candy that it isn't even funny. Of course I've got it all put up, so it isn't a daily temptation to me or Emma. She gets a piece here and there, but I don't want her on a sugar high all the time. lol We also went to see the Easter Bunny, but no picture for proof. She was all excited to see him and was waving like crazy, but the minute she was within 3 feet of him she didn't want anything to do with him. So, needless to say no pic, but that is alright.

The day before Easter we had our own little family day, just the 3 of us. Emma colored eggs and I made some sugar cookies and icing and let her ice them. She loved that and ended up with icing all over her belly too. lol It was a lot of fun to have that family time together. I think it just might become tradition in my house. Then after she went to bed that night, the Easter Bunny aka Mommy and Daddy lol hid all the eggs and set out the Easter baskets. When Emma woke up the next morning and went into the living room she was all excited!! It was great seeing the excitement on her face. She loved finding the eggs too.

Easter Sunday it is family tradition that we all get up and go to church with Mom and Dad. Of course, Emma made it through the singing and that was it, that is all the farther she ever makes it. So, I spent most of the service in the nursery so that she wouldn't interupt the service for everyone else. After church we went back to Mom and Dad's and had lunch and a egg hunt. Once again, loved the egg hunt! After the egg hunt it was straight off to Matt's Grandma's for yet another egg hunt. This kid is in egg/candy heaven. lol After a long and exhausting day, we made it back home around 6pm and I was pooped!! We were all in bed asleep by 8pm that night, no kidding!!

I would have added pics, but for some reason it isn't letting me, so I will have to come back and try it later.