Jordan and Drew started Preschool today! They were very excited, and I am sure they are having a great time. They are going to the same church-based preschool that they attended last year for Mother's Day Out, so they were very comfortable walking in and meeting their new teachers. I will post some photos soon...it's not letting me right now.
Monday, August 27, 2012
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Friday, August 17, 2012
Starting a New Chapter
It was inevitable. Our "little" boy started Kindergarten today! Eli was beyond excited, and definitely ready for this new challenge. He was up before his alarm clock, ready with 20 minutes to spare, and barely paused to wave at Andy and I as he boarded the bus for the first time. I have been excited for him too, with neither of us having any anxiety about this coming year. That is why I surprised myself by tearing up as the bus pulled away this morning! Drew seemed very confused that Mommy was crying, so I tried explaining that they were "happy tears" and that mommies do that sometimes. Even Andy was more emotional about it than he thought he would be. I know that I am blessed to have been able to stay home with him these past 5 years, and even though there were days I wanted to pull my hair out, the memories and fun times far outweigh them. I took lots of photos, and Andy did video, so we will try to post those on here soon. We asked Eli what he wanted to be when he grows up (I am going to try to keep this tradition every year), and he said, "a Lego Hero Factory builder", which means he wants to design and create new Lego hero characters. He decided this summer that he wants to do that after watching a video online of some men who created the heroes he plays with now.
In other family news, Jordan and Drew are at this time hiding in their toy chest because "a lot of armies are coming". They have already been to a party and church this morning...they play so great together! They will start Preschool on August 27th, and will go 2 days a week. I have no doubt they will be just like their brother and barely say goodbye to us. They will be going to the same place they went last year, so the familiarity helps, as it did with Eli today. Also, this Fall, keep watching for updates and photos from Jordan, who is taking her first ballet and tap class; and from Drew and Eli, who will be playing soccer!
Baby boy is still doing well, and met his first big milestone set by my doctors yesterday when I was officially 24 weeks pregnant! I have been feeling much better this week than I have the past few, so I hope it continues, but also know that it may not, so I am trying hard NOT to overdue it at home. We have a great support system here and are so thankful to be a part of this Edmond community for another 9 months!
Baby boy is still doing well, and met his first big milestone set by my doctors yesterday when I was officially 24 weeks pregnant! I have been feeling much better this week than I have the past few, so I hope it continues, but also know that it may not, so I am trying hard NOT to overdue it at home. We have a great support system here and are so thankful to be a part of this Edmond community for another 9 months!
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Baby Boy Update
I had an ultrasound with my high risk doctor yesterday, and fortunately my sister, Stephanie, was able to go with me because Andy got stuck at work. I am 23 weeks along and still having bleeding and cramping often, which we know is related tomy hematoma (aka blood clot). Baby boy is continuing to develop great and growing as he should. He weighs 1 lb, 4 oz right now and should grow about 6 oz each week for awhile! The doctor said that my hematoma is still very large still, but that it hasn't grown...more good news. However, it is just above my cervix and as he says, "my uterus wants it out". Thus, I will continue to have the bleeding and cramping for the duration of the pregnancy, which means continuing to "rest as much as possible" and "don't do much". While this is certainly a challenge for me as a stay-at-home Mom, at least I am still able to be home and do some care for the kids.
The doctor also talked a bit more about possible outcomes, stating that I am 25% more likely to deliver prematurely because of the hematoma, and thus recommended I go ahead and get a steroid dose to help with baby boy's respitory development. He also will continue monitoring him with ultrasounds to check his growth and check for complications, like anemia. It is amazing to me that this is my third pregnancy and third hematoma, and yet, I am still learning so much about them. One difference is that they seemed to resolve earlier in my previous pregnancies. All I know for sure is that God is once again right by my side, helping me handle this, and protecting both of us. So far, Drew and Andy have felt him kick a few times; and you can sometimes see my stomach move when he moves.
As far as the other kids, they are having a great summer. Jordan and Olivia spent this week at Princess Dance Camp and loved it! Eli starts Kindergarten next week, and is excited to do so. Drew loved on Carter a ton this week-there is no doubt he is going to be a great big brother! They are all very good about helping out when Mommy's "boo boo" hurts, and I am getting lots of snuggle and reading time in with them. No doubt that we are blessed. In 5 short years, God has given us more blessings than we could have ever imagined.
The doctor also talked a bit more about possible outcomes, stating that I am 25% more likely to deliver prematurely because of the hematoma, and thus recommended I go ahead and get a steroid dose to help with baby boy's respitory development. He also will continue monitoring him with ultrasounds to check his growth and check for complications, like anemia. It is amazing to me that this is my third pregnancy and third hematoma, and yet, I am still learning so much about them. One difference is that they seemed to resolve earlier in my previous pregnancies. All I know for sure is that God is once again right by my side, helping me handle this, and protecting both of us. So far, Drew and Andy have felt him kick a few times; and you can sometimes see my stomach move when he moves.
As far as the other kids, they are having a great summer. Jordan and Olivia spent this week at Princess Dance Camp and loved it! Eli starts Kindergarten next week, and is excited to do so. Drew loved on Carter a ton this week-there is no doubt he is going to be a great big brother! They are all very good about helping out when Mommy's "boo boo" hurts, and I am getting lots of snuggle and reading time in with them. No doubt that we are blessed. In 5 short years, God has given us more blessings than we could have ever imagined.
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Getting Started
Since I am supposed to be taking it easy and our old babyhomepages website is full, I have decided to try my hand at blogging! I plan to start trying to post updates on here, along with photos for my archives and for those of you who are not on Facebook (Brandy-that's you)! Once I get the hang of this, I hope to sart another blog that helps me share our journey of faith and parenthood, including my personal experience and thoughts about Brady's death and the pregnancy complications I have endured. Please be patient and enjoy our usually amusing stories of Meyer family life!
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