Stripper

Well, we now have a little stripper child. Kiera knows how to take her clothes off, and she especially likes running around without a diaper... I'd love to post a picture of her cute little baby butt-cheeks, but I know, we don't want to necessarily show that off... ;-)

Now, if she'd only remember to go potty on the pot, then I wouldn't have to chase her around to put that diaper back on!

And, changing subjects yet again....

I just bought "Anti-Cancer: A New Way of Life" by David Servan-Schreiber MD PHD.

Anybody heard of it or read it?

I've been looking at it for a few weeks at work, and finally decided that I needed to get it. From the jacket, it sounds more like what I personally believe about fighting cancer--More from the preventative, health-centered approach than the "cure the disease" side. But we'll see what it says, especially in regards to genetic mutations.

VBACs

To Answer a few questions: If we go this route...

We would probably seek to stay there the last week or two, as Gabe says no way to driving while I'm laboring :-) I'm not too worried about the timing, as w/ Melia, my water didn't break until 41 weeks, and w/ Kiera's section at 39 weeks, I wasn't dialated at all. So I seriously doubt I will go early :-)

No inductions. With VBAC's this is a no-no, as it greatly increases the chance of rupture. Plus, I think I would refuse pitocin anyway, considering my last experience. All natural baby!

Visitors? I know. This is what has been less than supportive, but ideally, we will be back in just a few days anyway. And I am not saying you can't come to Spokane ;-) It will be May, after all. No inclement weather to worry about! Plus, now that I have this easy to update blog, you will have pictures!

I think I got them all. Feel free to ask any other questions you might have-- But remember, this is a new road for me too! I may not know it all right away, but hopefully I will have more answers after I visit the other doc later. And please pray. I don't want to be doing this for me. I want to do this to glorify Him, so whether the doors open or close, I want my focus to be right. Thanks so much!

Appointment Update

Well, just one baby in there. (Whew! ;-)

Everything looks fine; he's not worried about my weird digestive issues; we have a picture of our little blob... And we got to see the heartbeat, but not hear it... Bummer! I was hoping for an early indicator of sex....

And the best part: He (dr) is totally supportive of doing most of my prenatal appts here, even if I am going to attempt a VBAC in Spokane. I know this isn't something I've talked a whole lot about here on the blog, but we are going to consider it. I've received many responses that were less than supportive, but we have been praying that if God opens the doors for us to go through with a VBAC, that is what we are going to do.

PS- Melia loves having a picture of the baby. "It's so tiny, isn't it Mama?"

Food Poll

So, for Melia, the real answer is pancakes. Tuesday morning I decided that is what we were having, and she ate eleven. Smaller ones, but still. Eleven.



And Kiera? All those are her choice options that she would eat all day long, but she really goes crazy for watermelon and berries. She would sneak around the house to eat the raspberries off before we picked them... and chose to eat the strawberries instead of her birthday cake. :-) And when I say crazy for watermelon, that is the best word picture I can think of. Literally, crazy.

Not much new here...

I think instead of morning sickness, this is hitting me more as evening sickness. Or evening stomach ache. Not really nausea, just a heavy uncomfortable feeling. Another question to put on the list for the appt this week!

So, due to my not feeling very good at all, we haven't done much recently. Melia and I did make banana choc chip muffins this afternoon, using a different recipe than I normally use. The results reminded me of why I love the mayo (I use sour cream) recipe. The muffins are just so moist, whereas these are just... normal. So, scrapping this recipe will be on my list of to-dos tomorrow :-)

And I experienced a good reason to help explain to some of you who wonder why I force Melia to take naps most of the time, even though she's four. Today was a no-nap day. This evening, we went to Gramps house for dinner with Mom. I got so frustrated! It was like she didn't comprehend what I was saying. Several times I would tell her something, only to have her immediately return to what she was doing and pay me no mind. She *looked* like she was listening, but most certainly was not. And the big difference? Normally, she does very well. I appreciate her help, and she enjoys listening and pleasing me. Most of the time we get along great. But she had to have a couple time outs tonight, and one time I just stopped them from failing to do what I told them to do, and did it myself. (This was effective, I think, because they both wanted to do it, and were not working together. Like I said-I think. We'll see.) Anyway, one example of why she needs her nap. Plus, because limiting her sleep only makes her wake up earlier, not later....! And I'll take as late as I can get! ;-)

Yea, I think it is actually prego sickness

Not necessarily morning sickness, but definitely the upset, achy stomach. It just seems to come and go, never *very* bad, but enough to make me not want to do anything. (No shopping tonight Brooke, just wasn't gonna happen... Maybe tomorrow--hopefully everything isn't gone!)

At least my first appointment is Friday, so it'll become a little more real.

Fun Poll - let's see what you know!

Or how well you know kids in general :-)

And these are for real- I didn't include candy because they aren't given free access to it, otherwise it would probably win!

"Following"

Have you tried the blogger follower yet? I love it-- it makes it so much easier and faster to see who has posted today, then you don't waste time going to each blog just to check it! Try it out!

Puttin' Up Food

Status:
Apple Peel Jelly: Very pretty in the jars! Tastes good, not a whole lot like apples, but it's jelly nonetheless. When I spread it on, well... let's just picture a stranded jellyfish on the beach. Yep, that's pretty much what I am spreading on my biscuit... Glad I don't have too many prego hang ups yet!

Apple Butter: Tasted good, but had a slightly scorched aftertaste. I think that because it cooks down, and then you add more applesauce, the sauce left on the side of the pot caused this. Oh well. 7 quarts of applesauce down the drain.

Pumpkin Puree: Not bad. Not too much work, and pretty easy to bag and freeze. One pumpkin done, four to go.

Pumpkin Butter: (Because mom likes it, I tried it!) Good! Surprisingly good :-)

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds: Yummy :-) reminds me of popcorn. Kiera was stuffing them in by the handful....

Dried Apples: ...are we done yet?.....