I bet some of you are just waiting for more Lund pictures, and I WISH I could show them to you. I really do. Unfortunately, a few nights ago, the power in our neighborhood went out and when we tried to turn our computer back on it refused to turn on. REFUSED. We are now trying to figure out what happened, and I am praying (desperately) that all of the wonderful things I had on that computer are not gone forever. I don't even like writing that because I don't really want to even think about what I'll do and how I'll feel if that is the case . . .
Better news: I heard the baby's heart beat again today. It's always so wonderful to hear that sound. I was a little dismayed to see that the baby is still actually quite small and quite low and yet I'm starting to "show" as though the baby was much bigger and much higher. Sigh. I guess that lovely bump developing around my midsection is more me than baby. I'm still going to blame it on the baby, though.
I can tell you all now that I have been so sick. I have not thrown up once, but have felt as though I was about to for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for the entire month of June and July. I am now starting to feel better but it still plagues me in the evenings. I feel tired a lot and I think I'm still shaking off the last of the depression that came with being sick for two months straight. When I don't feel good, I don't see the world through a very happy lens and that was extremely difficult for me and my family. I cried to Tim so often and was a crappy mom to my boys. Really, it was just awful. Gosh, I'm going on and on, but now I can finally talk about it because I can finally tell people I'm pregnant. During those dark and sick infested months I read two different blogs that really echoed perfectly how I was feeling. Here's the link to the first and then her post links to the second. It was nice to read these blogs and not feel quite so alone during a hard time.
I think the twins (specifically Eli) are pretty ready to be potty trained. Now I just need to get myself ready. Potty training Marcus was kind of an ordeal. I think we started too soon and it was just really frustrating. Then I waited and he was a little over three when it finally clicked into place--that time was much better. The boys won't be three until November, so I think I'm just a little nervous about rushing them when they're not ready . . . does anyone have any good books or tips or websites about potty training, so I can read up? I definitely want them potty trained before the new baby comes. Also, if anyone has tips for potty training twins that would be especially appreciated.
I have been hoping for a girl this time. I would love to have a daughter. We have a name picked out and everything. Everyone asks me if I want a girl, and I do, but if we have a little boy I will still be very happy (obviously--every baby is a blessing). Especially because last night I thought of a boy name and Tim liked it, too. This is AMAZING! We even thought of some cute nicknames that would fit with the name just perfectly. For some reason, having a little boy name ready has helped me to feel like I won't be quite as disappointed if it isn't a girl. (I'll be too excited to use my awesome boy nicknames!) Oh, and don't ask me the names because I won't tell you. I don't want to hear that your crazy ex had that same name or that some mean girl from high school was named **** Sorry.
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Talking about names really gets me excited for you! I think picking a name that you both like is the hardest thing, so glad you both like one!
I'm so sorry you've been sick! I was also horribly sick with this pregnancy--like spent two months chucking up 2-5 times every day. It was seriously horrible. And the sun never shone and we got 15 feet of snow (seriously). I tell you this not to "brag" but to say, I FEEL FOR YOU!! I don't think throwing up is really any better than feeling like you're going to throw up all day. Poor Katie. But, I'm glad you're feeling better!
Also, we don't tell anyone our names in advance either. Once you have the baby and the baby has a name, no one's going to say, "Wow, I hate that name," but for some reason they think that's OK to say when your baby's still in utero. One of life's little mysteries.
Good luck with the potty training!
Just an FYI, if you can't get your computer to turn back on Ben can extract all of your info off for you -- for free! Hopefully you haven't already shipped it off to a computer repair place to do so.
Also, congratulations again on the pregnancy! I'm with you 100% on the name thing, except Ben and I haven't even BEGUN to think of names. Alas, some day :)
I think it's a little insulting how fast bellies swell after the first pregnancy, you are not alone there. Women who get pregnant knowing they are going to be miserable are my heroes. So you are my hero! Are you saying the girl name you like is 4 letters long? Because I think you are.
I remember those sick days and that was over 30 years ago with Tim...but they are soooo worth it in the end. Glad you are feeling a little better. Just know you can call us anytime to help you out with the kids or with whatever.
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