Today I am 5 weeks and few days along. I could have a baby with a beating heart by now-- if it's not an empty sac. Exciting! I actually keep looking up miscarriage info. It's my latest hobby-- I figure that at 42 it's a likely possibility for me. However, much of the time I feel very positive. I think I'm just bloated, but I feel like someone has taken root. Time will tell. It's a scary time but nice too. No morning sickness or anything yet. No real signs that progesterone or hcg is rising-- except my skin is very glowy.
Monday, March 11, 2013
Saturday, January 28, 2012
January 28, 2012
New Year!!
Ana is now 18 months. She is an official toddler now-- having pronounced the word mine while pointing to herself. She entertains us all with the words she is trying to say. Doesn't have too many that I notice, but I think she will get there. Her most frequent phrase is "Iwanmama," but she has said papa, cat, two, three, and a few other words here and there. I caught her scolding the cat recently, pointing her index finger and repeating no, no, no. She is so funny. She will raise her hand whenever the question is posed whoever ...., raise their hand. Who likes cake? She does (hand goes up). Who likes yellow? She does. Who eats boogers? Yes, she does! Her older siblings love that they can get her to stick out her tongue umpteen times. We can also say show us your belly button, and she'll lift her shirt every time and show us, so proud of herself. This can go on for at least 5-10 times, maybe more. It's fun seeing her sitting at our kitchen counter next to all her siblings. She's just one of the bunch now. Natalya-- Ana-- Milena-- Alexander! Today she sat with everyone at Dominic's birthday at Jill's Gym. Ate and drake right along side all the big kids. Loved it. Left with green icing all over her chin.
Alexander is 5 1/2. Loves to socialize. Socializes at school too much, so we have to really monitor that his kindergarten work his getting done. No Wild Kratts when it doesn't happen. He is very capable though. His best bud right now is Dominic. They have similar interests. Yesterday I took Alexander shopping for the birthday present. He spent so much time looking for the perfect gift. He didn't want anything "lame." Finally, he chose this Ninja figurine that came with some kind of flying contraption with "bat" wings. Before we left the store he convinced me that he should get one too, then they could play together with their ninjas on a play date. He lucked out!! I'm a pushover.
Natalya just turned 4. She likes wearing a #4 dress one of her classmate's mothers made for her. Still wears what she likes 3 or more days in a row. Her best bud is Raine.
Milena is enjoying her school. She still knows everything around here. We had a little social crisis a few weeks ago when one of her classmates invited 3 other girls, but not Milena, to a an afterschool outing to a movie to celebrate her 8th birthday. It was OK that Milena didn't get to go, but the fact that they left from school in a group and the fact that there are only 5 girls in her age group and 4 went made the "exclusion" particularly obvious and painful. Hopefully, we'll learn something positive from this experience. Sometimes, though, people just hurt one another. What can you do? As someone who often feels invisible in social settings, I really felt for her though.
Ana is now 18 months. She is an official toddler now-- having pronounced the word mine while pointing to herself. She entertains us all with the words she is trying to say. Doesn't have too many that I notice, but I think she will get there. Her most frequent phrase is "Iwanmama," but she has said papa, cat, two, three, and a few other words here and there. I caught her scolding the cat recently, pointing her index finger and repeating no, no, no. She is so funny. She will raise her hand whenever the question is posed whoever ...., raise their hand. Who likes cake? She does (hand goes up). Who likes yellow? She does. Who eats boogers? Yes, she does! Her older siblings love that they can get her to stick out her tongue umpteen times. We can also say show us your belly button, and she'll lift her shirt every time and show us, so proud of herself. This can go on for at least 5-10 times, maybe more. It's fun seeing her sitting at our kitchen counter next to all her siblings. She's just one of the bunch now. Natalya-- Ana-- Milena-- Alexander! Today she sat with everyone at Dominic's birthday at Jill's Gym. Ate and drake right along side all the big kids. Loved it. Left with green icing all over her chin.
Alexander is 5 1/2. Loves to socialize. Socializes at school too much, so we have to really monitor that his kindergarten work his getting done. No Wild Kratts when it doesn't happen. He is very capable though. His best bud right now is Dominic. They have similar interests. Yesterday I took Alexander shopping for the birthday present. He spent so much time looking for the perfect gift. He didn't want anything "lame." Finally, he chose this Ninja figurine that came with some kind of flying contraption with "bat" wings. Before we left the store he convinced me that he should get one too, then they could play together with their ninjas on a play date. He lucked out!! I'm a pushover.
Natalya just turned 4. She likes wearing a #4 dress one of her classmate's mothers made for her. Still wears what she likes 3 or more days in a row. Her best bud is Raine.
Milena is enjoying her school. She still knows everything around here. We had a little social crisis a few weeks ago when one of her classmates invited 3 other girls, but not Milena, to a an afterschool outing to a movie to celebrate her 8th birthday. It was OK that Milena didn't get to go, but the fact that they left from school in a group and the fact that there are only 5 girls in her age group and 4 went made the "exclusion" particularly obvious and painful. Hopefully, we'll learn something positive from this experience. Sometimes, though, people just hurt one another. What can you do? As someone who often feels invisible in social settings, I really felt for her though.
Thursday, November 24, 2011
October 3, 2011
Anya keeps growing up-- still not talking but lots of vocalization as we approach 15 months. She adjusted well to day care with Miss Etta. Two more bottom teeth started appearing early in September, about the 3rd. She is a very smart baby. Last night she kept seeking and finding her baby book. She wanted me to look at it with her-- only that one.
Natalya is "sweet" at school. At home she can be a challenge-- hates reprimands, will scold and hit you back, call you poo poo head and stupid! Yet, she can be mischievious and get into trouble. She has made friends in C-1. Mentions Raine a lot, even had her first play date. Loves her new teacher. Is perfectly happy in her new classroom. Loves cooking/ helping in the kitchen and practicing gymnastics at Jill's. She's better this month, but still she gets very attached to one outfit, underwear and all, and insists on wearing it for days. She wants to nurse a lot and whines when she can't. Won't take no for an answer--- easily anyway. I'm conflicted.
Natalya is "sweet" at school. At home she can be a challenge-- hates reprimands, will scold and hit you back, call you poo poo head and stupid! Yet, she can be mischievious and get into trouble. She has made friends in C-1. Mentions Raine a lot, even had her first play date. Loves her new teacher. Is perfectly happy in her new classroom. Loves cooking/ helping in the kitchen and practicing gymnastics at Jill's. She's better this month, but still she gets very attached to one outfit, underwear and all, and insists on wearing it for days. She wants to nurse a lot and whines when she can't. Won't take no for an answer--- easily anyway. I'm conflicted.
November 24, 2011 Thanksgiving
Lots to be thankful for. As a mother, I am, of course most thankful for 4 healthy, growing children and their loving, supportive "papa". Life is more hectic, loud and sometimes stressful with them but never dull or lonely.
Anya is now 16 months. Not talking like crazy yet, but she is making progress and seems to understand quite a bit. Ask her to go throw something in the trash can, and she'll walk right over and do it. No hesitation. She says dog, cat, hi, and mama and papa, of course. I think she asks "what's that?" but it's not 100% clear. Loves books and buttons. Already knows how to navigate a Smartphone screen. I love the image I got in my head of her last weekend, though she wouldn't let me "snap" the shot. She's got a full head of blonde curls these days. She was wearing her birthday girl T and pink knit pants with a ruffle on the bootie. Over her pants she wore a frilly pink polka dot skirt covered with a layer of tulle. Very feminine, very sweet, very much like her big sis Natalya, who's all about twirly, tulle covered skirts lately. She is so funny -- will often wear an outfit she likes for several days in a row.
Natalya is almost 4. She knows her birthday is January 5th, and she is ready. She's moved onto C-1/ Ms. Sandy's class and loves it. She has several friends in class, Raine, Jessie, Caya, and Lilyanne. She's big on writing numbers and letters. Talks a mile a minute, and is "boisterous" once she's comfortable and gives up her reserved nature. She sings (I'm a little acorn brown), is an adorable pilgrim, and loves minastics (yeah, cartwheels). Still sleeps with mom and dad and loves mama milk. She's getting big for this, but I know it will pass all too soon, and I'll miss it, so I don't wean her. I know it will come one day.
Alexander loves drawing and singing. His best friend these days in Dominic. They play Wild Kratts. He's making progress with reading and sailing through kindergarten. His temper can be explosive, and I don't like how he uses the word stupid, especially with me and his sisters, but he also tells me he loves me and can be most affectionate. I think he knows right and wrong.
Milena is working on Jingle Bells on the piano. She wrote about herself at school. Said she was 4 feet tall, played piano, and had a "mixed up" family. She's friendly with everyone at school. Her teachers like her. Lately the friend she mentions most is Shepherd Harvill. I enjoyed my date to A Little Princess with her and Nati last weekend. They were so attentive!
Anya is now 16 months. Not talking like crazy yet, but she is making progress and seems to understand quite a bit. Ask her to go throw something in the trash can, and she'll walk right over and do it. No hesitation. She says dog, cat, hi, and mama and papa, of course. I think she asks "what's that?" but it's not 100% clear. Loves books and buttons. Already knows how to navigate a Smartphone screen. I love the image I got in my head of her last weekend, though she wouldn't let me "snap" the shot. She's got a full head of blonde curls these days. She was wearing her birthday girl T and pink knit pants with a ruffle on the bootie. Over her pants she wore a frilly pink polka dot skirt covered with a layer of tulle. Very feminine, very sweet, very much like her big sis Natalya, who's all about twirly, tulle covered skirts lately. She is so funny -- will often wear an outfit she likes for several days in a row.
Natalya is almost 4. She knows her birthday is January 5th, and she is ready. She's moved onto C-1/ Ms. Sandy's class and loves it. She has several friends in class, Raine, Jessie, Caya, and Lilyanne. She's big on writing numbers and letters. Talks a mile a minute, and is "boisterous" once she's comfortable and gives up her reserved nature. She sings (I'm a little acorn brown), is an adorable pilgrim, and loves minastics (yeah, cartwheels). Still sleeps with mom and dad and loves mama milk. She's getting big for this, but I know it will pass all too soon, and I'll miss it, so I don't wean her. I know it will come one day.
Alexander loves drawing and singing. His best friend these days in Dominic. They play Wild Kratts. He's making progress with reading and sailing through kindergarten. His temper can be explosive, and I don't like how he uses the word stupid, especially with me and his sisters, but he also tells me he loves me and can be most affectionate. I think he knows right and wrong.
Milena is working on Jingle Bells on the piano. She wrote about herself at school. Said she was 4 feet tall, played piano, and had a "mixed up" family. She's friendly with everyone at school. Her teachers like her. Lately the friend she mentions most is Shepherd Harvill. I enjoyed my date to A Little Princess with her and Nati last weekend. They were so attentive!
Friday, August 12, 2011
August 12, 2011
Went for check ups and vaccines yesterday. Renewed my driver's license at the DMV this morning. Getting ready for .... back to school.
2nd grade, kindergarten, pre k3, and day care.
Milena is just about 48" and 46 lbs.
Alexander is 42.5" and 42 lbs.
Nati is 37" and almost 30 lbs.
Ana is 29" and close to 18 lbs.
2nd grade, kindergarten, pre k3, and day care.
Milena is just about 48" and 46 lbs.
Alexander is 42.5" and 42 lbs.
Nati is 37" and almost 30 lbs.
Ana is 29" and close to 18 lbs.
Sunday, August 7, 2011
August 7, 2011
Anya is WALKING, even though Milena wishes it weren't so. She cannot meet a milestone earlier than her big sis after all. But really, as of July 25 Anya took her first step (or two). By this past week, just shy of 13 months, August 3rd, she was taking 4-5 steps at various times throughout the day. Any time now I expect her to "take off." As of now she's good at taking several steps before reverting to crawling, which she still does a lot of.
Alexander has been watching lots of TV when not perfecting his swimming or enjoying kid fun days at Camp Chai. His favorite is Phineas and Ferb. He couldn't wait to watch the 'movie' this week, P and F Across the 2nd Dimension. He did (3 times) but cried-- real tears-- at the end when the Platupus character, Agent P, left Earth and went back to space.
Milena-- oh the drama these days. "Send Alexander away." "You forgot to get my pajamas and underwear out, you just don't love me." Life is tough, isn't it? For her or for me is the question? She loved being Queen Furaday in Rapunzel at art camp and convinced the teacher of her Mad Science camp (with my help) to have their last day be a "pajama" day. Milena is 'swimming' better WITH GOGGLES that I have to keep replacing. We're on our 4th pair I believe.
Natalya is happily potty trained and still happily? not weaned. She likes wearing hair beads on her ankles and telling me to do stuff "right now." She enjoys singinig Fiddler on the Roof songs in her new car seat as we travel. "Put music on," she shouts.
Alexander has been watching lots of TV when not perfecting his swimming or enjoying kid fun days at Camp Chai. His favorite is Phineas and Ferb. He couldn't wait to watch the 'movie' this week, P and F Across the 2nd Dimension. He did (3 times) but cried-- real tears-- at the end when the Platupus character, Agent P, left Earth and went back to space.
Milena-- oh the drama these days. "Send Alexander away." "You forgot to get my pajamas and underwear out, you just don't love me." Life is tough, isn't it? For her or for me is the question? She loved being Queen Furaday in Rapunzel at art camp and convinced the teacher of her Mad Science camp (with my help) to have their last day be a "pajama" day. Milena is 'swimming' better WITH GOGGLES that I have to keep replacing. We're on our 4th pair I believe.
Natalya is happily potty trained and still happily? not weaned. She likes wearing hair beads on her ankles and telling me to do stuff "right now." She enjoys singinig Fiddler on the Roof songs in her new car seat as we travel. "Put music on," she shouts.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Ana is One Year
On July 10 she turned a year. On July 14 we were at the pediatrician's office for a chest x ray. Turns out she has croup. Ricky and I were a little worried she may have aspirated a piece a walnut from our anniversary carrot cake.
Her stats at this point, before I forget, are weight: 17 lbs 11 oz, height: 28 3/4, head 17 3/4. There you have it for one year.
Her stats at this point, before I forget, are weight: 17 lbs 11 oz, height: 28 3/4, head 17 3/4. There you have it for one year.
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