A little update :-)

Well we did our weekend get away 2 weekends ago & it was going decent until the twins arrived & they went with no naps.  It was still a good day even w/o naps until it became bed time.  My sister was going up early b/c her back was hurting really bad, so I took the oppurtunity to take the twins up to the room & put them to bed too & it didn't go as well as I planned it to.  Joey fought & screamed his little head off for about 2 hours.  He finally fell asleep on my bed while screaming.  I felt soooo horrible.  Besides that it was a good weekend. 

As for weightloss.....

I started going to the gym last Monday (2/27) & I went 5 days last week.  It resulted in a 5lbs weightloss.  Making that a total of 10lbs so far.  Doesn't seem like much but I forgot what it felt like to feel so good from working out & I can tell on how my clothes are fitting that Weight Watchers & the gym are working.  So this past Monday (3/5) I was down to 287 so I still have 90lbs to go.  I will be the happiest person if I can just get myself under 200.  I have NEVER in my life weighed this much & I don't like one bit of it.  I feel so disgusted & don't wanna do anything or go places b/c I don't like the way I look.  In just the last week I've been feeling 75% better about myself.  It also helps when people tell you that you're looking good.  Last Friday I wore jeans to work & one of my co-workers said "Damn girl, those jeans are looking good on you."  My confindence level shot up after that. 

On another note I will end my full-time employment and become a SAHM on 4/13/12.  In a way I'm excited to get to watch my babies grow up but I'm also scared.  I'm scared about money & I really, really hope we are doing the right thing.  I hope that maybe I can find a better paying job that's flexable w/ hours or work from home to bring more cash into the house.  I just really hope it all works out in the end.

So we are attempting a weekend get-a-way this weekend at a hotel w/ a water park.   Chris & I wanted to get down there Friday & spend that night by ourselves & then everyone will join us on Saturday.  I got my sister to babysit on Friday but I feel bad leaving her w/ the trio so we're going to take Jake w/ us on Friday & she'll watch the twins.  It won't be that bad since Jake is only 4.5 months he cannot do much & I don't have to chase after him so we'll be able to enjoy ourselves Friday night.  Then my sister is bring the twins & her son (Nate 7 yrs old) on Saturday & we'll have a day of fun & spend the night & go home Sunday.  I hope it doesn't turn into a crazy mad house which it seems all of our trips lately w/ the trio have been like. 

So basically the trio are at my parents house today so I have to pick them up from there after work today & we usually eat dinner there & then head home.  I have so much to get done for the weekend tonight.  I was originally planning on going to Gaint Eagle at lunch today & do some shopping for stuff we need, but then I got called downtown to finish out my work day (there is no shopping when you work here b/c of parking).  So now I have to put together another plan.  I have to pack up all the kids stuff & have it in the van & ready to go for my sister.  There is a pot luck on Saturday night so we're going to bring our "award winning" chili so I have to make that.  Plus make sure the van is filled w/ gas for my sister.  Then there is plenty of other stuff to do. 

I seriously have not sat back & realized how busy my life has become w/ 3 under 2.  Jake has started rolling onto his tummy & he also sat up by himself.  He wants to just get up & play w/ his brother & sister & He watches them w/ so much interest & just laughs away at them.  He also much love when they get in trouble b/c he laughs whenever we have to yell at them.  I'm glad he thinks it's funny b/c I hate having to yell.  But that seems to be the only thing you do when you have two in the terrible two's that only listen when they want & beat the living crap out of each other.  I do have to admitt they've gotten better with that & I catch them playing/dancing/ rolling around on the floor w/ each other.  No matter what I do love them endlessly.....

Well until next time....................ENJOY!!
Jennie

25 weeks 4 days pregnant!

Well I went this morning & did my 1 hour glucose testing & praying that everything comes back good so I don't have to go back for the 3 hour test.  The doctor I've been going to for my ultrasounds thinks that I might have gestational diabetes b/c the baby seems to be bigger then average. 

Here is what is going on so far:

I went in for a follow up anatomy scan on Thursday 6/23 (24 weeks 6 days) & the baby is healthy & doing great.  I got a really good 3D picture of him that you can see very clearly.  He's still measuring about alittle over 5 days ahead of schedule & weighing in at a whopping 1lb 15oz. So the Dr came in to do his final assesment & said "I'm guessing you've probably put on about 15lbs so far this pregnancy?" Me "no I've actually lost 10lbs according to my last appointment."  He said well go get the glucose testing done & we'll see you back in 9 weeks to check the weight of the baby then.  Then he continued to remind me that I need to not eat fast foods, fruits w/ high natural sugars, PB&J & lots of carbs.  Told me to stick to fresh veggies & fresh meat (seeing how I don't eat much meat I guess tons of chicken).  He kinda got me worried that the baby is going to be HUGE if I go full term & I'm scared.  Now I know I started this pregnancy over weight & really don't need to gain anymore weight, but I'm trying to eat very healthy so this baby will be healthy.  He said I'm probably feeding the baby the wrong stuff.  Kinda makes you feel like a bad mom.  Well I go for my monthly appointment w/ my regular OB next Tuesday 7/5 so we'll see if I've gained any (b/c I feel like I have) & we'll see what he has to say b/c I'm going to mention what the other doctor said to him. 

Other then that I've been feeling pretty good so far this pregnancy.  I am starting to get really tired faster especially chasing the twins around. 

Well this is the holiday weekend coming up & we have tons of stuff planned along w/ alot of driving.  Friday after work we're going to go up to the trailor so we'll be heading West w/ a little over an hour drive & staying the night & coming one later Saturday night.  Then Sunday we'll be heading South about 2-2.5 hours to my family picnic, which I cannot wait to go b/c it's been awhile since I've seen my family (aunts, uncles, cousins that is).  Then come Monday I think it's going to be a relaxing day before heading back to work for a 1/2 day & then go to the doctors in the afternoon.

Week 3

Well my 2nd weigh in was Monday 2/13/12 & I was at 285 so I lost a total of 6 lbs in two weeks.  Not bad.  I just have to get my lazy but to go the gym.  I was planning on starting to go this past Monday but my back had other plans for me.  Saturday I woke up w/ a somewhat sore back, but it was tolerable.  Then as the day went on it got worse & worse.  By the end of the day I couldn't even pick up my 4 month old it hurt so bad.  Little history on my back is I've had two back surgeries for herniated discs.   Well the pain last until Sunday afternoon finally out of now where the horrible pain went away just like that, it was so bad that I was literally in tears Saturday night & Sunday morning & I barely slept b/c of the pain.  So anyways I've been having alittle pain since then but it's tolerable, it just feels like I over worked my muscles.  So I'm just waiting for my back to heal so I can get to the gym at night.

Well that's if for now it's time to head home...........  Until next time enjoy :-)

Weightloss Journey..

I have over 100 lbs to lose that I've gained in the last 3 years due to fertility meds & then a twin pregnancy & then a surprise single pregnancy.  I have never in my live been so out of shape & over weight.  I don't look at myself in mirrors & I stay far, far away from camera's unless it's a shot of my shoulders up.  I joined Weight Watchers http://www.weightwatchers.com/ online this time b/c I don't have time for the meetings (even though I'd rather do that b/c it worked the last two times I did them).  I signed up last Tuesday so it's been a week & I've lost 2 lbs.  I'm happy I lost that much b/c I did do horrible this past weekend w/ eating. 

I am trying to fit workouts into my crazy schedule & I know it CAN be done I just have to get more motivated to go & when.  I use to absolutely love the way I felt when I worked out before & I want to get back to that point.  I'm going to try to log on weekly w/ my stats. 

Start (Tuesday 1/31/12)
Height : 5'11"
Weight: 291

Monday 2/6/12
Weight: 289

My goal weight in the end is 185 lbs.  But right now I'm shooting at 5% of my weight. 

The Twins are TWO!!!

Well I've offically made it two years.  They turned two on Sunday 2/5 & boy let me tell you they are not kidding about the "Terrible Two's."  Joey has picked up the worst temper ever.  If he gets mad he will screem & start throwing things around or hitting Addi.  I really, really hope this is a phase that he will grow out of b/c in sorts it is embarrassing sometimes.  They go to the doctor for the two year check up's this Saturday so I'll have more stats then.

Anyways, they had such a great weekend & party.  Joey was fascinated by his cake.  We had decorations & streamers & balloons & goodies. They had a blast playing w/ their cousins.

Oh & other great news.... come April I'm going to be a SAHM... Day care for three little ones is just to expensive.  I'm excited but also scared.  I really hope that this is the right decision for us.  I hope finacially we can keep up.  I'm currently looking for something to do maybe 2 days a week or from home to bring in some cash to help out.  I have to admit I'm going to miss going to work sometimes because that is definitely my peace & quiet time especially when things are crazy at home.  But I'm looking forward to it & with Spring/Summer coming it'll be nice. 

Well that's all for now, I will try to update after Saturday with the twins 2 year stats.

Welcome Jake Christopher

This is looooooong over due.  I just barely have time to get on the computer anymore.  I had a scheduled C-section set for Saturday, October 1st and Thursday, September 29 was the start of materinity leave for me.  Well Jake had other plans.  On Monday, September 26th at around 3:30pm my water broke while at work (yeah, my biggest fear) but it wasn't like a gush or anything.  I went to the bathroom & then while I was standing at the sink I felt a little gush & thought I peed myself (thought I didn't empty my bladder completely) so I went back to the toilet.  Even though I was wet I figured I can make it another hour & a half b/c it'll be embarrassing to tell someone I peed myself.  So I went back to my desk & anytime I laughed or moved there was leaking going on down there.  So I began to think my water might have broke so finally around 4:15 I called my doctor & told them that either I have no control over my bladder or my water broke so they told me to go to the hospital & the doctor will check to see what's going on.  I was starting to get these tighting feelings (contractions) in my stomach, but it didn't hurt & I thought I was imagining it.  So I told work I think my water broke & left at 4:30pm.  It was a rainy crappy day out & by this time traffic was horrible.  It would take probably 20-25 minutes w/o rush hour to get to the hospital.  In the mean time I was calling my parents to go relieve the sitter & get the twins.  I told my husband to meet me at the hospital.  Everyone was freaking out b/c I was driving myself.  I figured by the time someone came to pick me up & drive all the way back to the hospital it would be longer then me just taking myself.  So I was having contractions the whole way there & traffic was stopped.  I finally arrived at the hospital alittle after 6pm & was admitted to L&D triage.  My OB was on vacation so I had a fill in & he went to swab me to see if it was my water, but once he looked he said there was definitely no doubt my water broke.  They never checked me for dialation since I had to have a C-section, I wish they would have so I knew where I was at.  Anyways we had to wait for a OR to become available & then at 9:28pm on Monday, September 26, 2011 Jake Christopher entered the world (via c-section) weighing 8lbs 9oz & 20".  I cried.  I did have my tubes tied & so it took longer before I could hold him, but I couldn't wait & to be able to breastfeed him.  Here are some pictures..

Jake Christopher 

My first glance at our "surprise"

 Addi meets her baby brother

 Joe meets his little brother & hugs him

 The twins & their baby brother

 Addi & Jake 1 month old

 Joey & Jake 1 month