To all my pregnant friends out there - read this and remember it.
Did you know you need to drink roughly 1 gallon of water per day when pregnant? I bet you didn't...I didn't either!
Saturday morning when I woke up, I didn't feel well. My stomach was cramping, almost like a stomach virus. I took Allie to get the flu mist Friday afternoon and just knew some germy, snot-head rubbed up against me in the waiting room. All thoughts were running through my head.
Anyway, as the day went on, the pain in my stomach got worse and worse. By 1 pm, I was on the couch (reminder - it was just Allie and me...Ben was at the game) balled up in the fetal position, in tears. Something was not right. I called the assessment center at Woman's and in order to be admitted I had to call my doctor's office. I called the after hours line and they put me in touch with the doctor on call (Dr. Chauvin) who said to come in. My next call was to Ben, who I know thought I was a total nut, until he walked in the door 30 minutes later and I could barely move.
When we got to the assessment center, I was admitted...I was glad to know I wasn't crazy!
So long story short, I learned something new. When you are pregnant and dehydrated, your uterus contracts. I was in fact having contractions, and luckily the baby was not on its way. Five hours and 2 units of IV fluid later, I was discharged.
Just note to self to all my friends out there in my boat - full-time demanding job, another kiddo at home, 8 million things going on...make sure you stay hydrated!
Monday, November 19, 2012
Monday, November 12, 2012
29-week Pregnancy Comparison
Pregnancy with Allie is to the right, current kiddo to the left. I look much more tired this time...I wonder why!
11 more weeks!
11 more weeks!
I L*O*V*E Allie's Teachers
I love when I pick up Allie from LSU during music time because I get to see her creativity and fabulous dance moves. I got to catch a 5 minute session today....ENJOY! :)
Friday, November 9, 2012
I love you mommy
As much as Allie can drive me up the frickin' wall with the fits, disagreements and all around just "difficultness" she can also melt my heart two seconds later.
Her new thing is coming up to me and out of the middle of no where, saying "I love you mommy." It makes me proud to know that she understands what those words mean, and that you cannot say them enough.
...she knows how to play the game. :)
Her new thing is coming up to me and out of the middle of no where, saying "I love you mommy." It makes me proud to know that she understands what those words mean, and that you cannot say them enough.
...she knows how to play the game. :)
She drives me cra-zay
This week has been interesting. I am not sure if it's because of the full moon last week (I can count that as an excuse, right?) or daylight savings time, but my Allie Parker has been something else. The fits, disagreements, sassiness, etc. have been at an all time high this week.
Allie is not an easy kid - she definitely gives Ben and I a run for our money. Our motto is "proceed with caution" as you never know what you're going to get. One morning you could go in to wake her up (I am always sweet - I begin by rubbing her head, scratching her back and in my softest voice I say "wake up sunshine") and she sits up in bed and says "hi mommy, I love you" - the next day she sits up in bed screaming "no" 8,000 times and continues to throw a fit for 30 minutes. You just never know. This week she has been great in the morning, but an absolute PILL in the evenings.
Tuesday I let her take her Woody and Jessie dolls to school to sleep with at nap time. When I put her in the car that afternoon, something triggered her to turn into demon Allie and she decided to throw Jessie on the ground. To show her that I'm not going to tolerate it, I decided to tell her Jessie was not going to come home with us and drive off (what she didn't know is that I actually picked the doll up and put it under my feet). Oh.my.dear.Lord she went BALLISTIC, kicking, screaming, flapping her arms in an attempt to hit something, threw Woody on the floorboard, took her shoes off and threw them in the front seat...the list could go on. I pulled over on the side of the road and calmly said, "Allie, if you tell mommy and Jessie you are sorry, and stop throwing a fit, I will give you Jessie back" - I thought I was doing the right thing. Clearly NOT. The fit escalated, and she said "no mommy" so I continued to drive. The fit went on the entire way home and she even decided to sit in the car in the carport by herself, to finish the fit, for another 15 minutes. Hey, props to you sista for knowing your mother doesn't want to hear your crazy s***. She finally stopped, apologized, and what do you know, got Jessie back. So I'm thinking I taught her a lesson, right? NOT.
Yesterday was the LSU Homecoming Parade at her school. Ben and I both went and when it was time to leave, a fit ensued. No clue why. It continued, and continued, and continued. When we got home I made her sit in the car until Ben pulled in the driveway (he was less than 3 minutes behind us). She finally stopped and Ben made her apologize.
The thing I do not understand about my child is I KNOW she understands my words. Ben and I really do a good job (in my opinion) of talking to her. "Allie, tell mommy you are sorry and you can have _____ back" OR "Allie, please show mommy want you want instead of throwing a fit..." These are the conversations we have with her. I am beginning to think she is truly just a hard-headed, stubborn child, who is going to push however hard she can to do whatever she can to dominate us. I hate feeling this way about her but I am sure I'm not the only parent to feel this way.
Thank goodness it is Friday - a new day begins tomorrow.
Allie is not an easy kid - she definitely gives Ben and I a run for our money. Our motto is "proceed with caution" as you never know what you're going to get. One morning you could go in to wake her up (I am always sweet - I begin by rubbing her head, scratching her back and in my softest voice I say "wake up sunshine") and she sits up in bed and says "hi mommy, I love you" - the next day she sits up in bed screaming "no" 8,000 times and continues to throw a fit for 30 minutes. You just never know. This week she has been great in the morning, but an absolute PILL in the evenings.
Tuesday I let her take her Woody and Jessie dolls to school to sleep with at nap time. When I put her in the car that afternoon, something triggered her to turn into demon Allie and she decided to throw Jessie on the ground. To show her that I'm not going to tolerate it, I decided to tell her Jessie was not going to come home with us and drive off (what she didn't know is that I actually picked the doll up and put it under my feet). Oh.my.dear.Lord she went BALLISTIC, kicking, screaming, flapping her arms in an attempt to hit something, threw Woody on the floorboard, took her shoes off and threw them in the front seat...the list could go on. I pulled over on the side of the road and calmly said, "Allie, if you tell mommy and Jessie you are sorry, and stop throwing a fit, I will give you Jessie back" - I thought I was doing the right thing. Clearly NOT. The fit escalated, and she said "no mommy" so I continued to drive. The fit went on the entire way home and she even decided to sit in the car in the carport by herself, to finish the fit, for another 15 minutes. Hey, props to you sista for knowing your mother doesn't want to hear your crazy s***. She finally stopped, apologized, and what do you know, got Jessie back. So I'm thinking I taught her a lesson, right? NOT.
Yesterday was the LSU Homecoming Parade at her school. Ben and I both went and when it was time to leave, a fit ensued. No clue why. It continued, and continued, and continued. When we got home I made her sit in the car until Ben pulled in the driveway (he was less than 3 minutes behind us). She finally stopped and Ben made her apologize.
The thing I do not understand about my child is I KNOW she understands my words. Ben and I really do a good job (in my opinion) of talking to her. "Allie, tell mommy you are sorry and you can have _____ back" OR "Allie, please show mommy want you want instead of throwing a fit..." These are the conversations we have with her. I am beginning to think she is truly just a hard-headed, stubborn child, who is going to push however hard she can to do whatever she can to dominate us. I hate feeling this way about her but I am sure I'm not the only parent to feel this way.
Thank goodness it is Friday - a new day begins tomorrow.
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Mommy & Me
Today Allie and I had a little "mommy and me" picture session with a dear friend of mine at the Highland Road Arboretum. Allie was sick ALL last week (literally, 6 out of 7 days) so I really didn't know what I was in for.
It is so funny how you really only look for 4-5 good pictures out of a 45-minute session. Maybe I am too easy to please, or maybe it's because my child rarely cooperates, but I will say, my Allie P did not disappoint today. My whole goal with this is to have pictures to frame in her big girl room of just the two of us, before our new addition arrives in 15 weeks.
I didn't want the "pull up your shirt to show your stomach" pictures but merely something that is tasteful, meaningful and fun. Are these adorable or what?
All photos were taken by Kasey Gary.
It is so funny how you really only look for 4-5 good pictures out of a 45-minute session. Maybe I am too easy to please, or maybe it's because my child rarely cooperates, but I will say, my Allie P did not disappoint today. My whole goal with this is to have pictures to frame in her big girl room of just the two of us, before our new addition arrives in 15 weeks.
I didn't want the "pull up your shirt to show your stomach" pictures but merely something that is tasteful, meaningful and fun. Are these adorable or what?
All photos were taken by Kasey Gary.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
RCR's New Digs
Sunday we made the move - Allie slept in her big girl bed for the first time ever. Of course it wasn't by herself for the first 4 hours, as Ben fell asleep with her until 1 am, BUT nonetheless, I was proud that she stayed in her bed until 5:45 am.
Yesterday she was sent home from school with pink eye. We went to the doctor and not only does she have a very severe case of it, she has an upper respiratory infection to top it all off. SO, she slept with us last night. :)
Wish us luck that this whole "big girl bed" thing remains positive.
I ordered bedding for the nursery almost 3 months ago and it arrived Friday. I absolutely love it.
I remember when we found out we were having a girl with Allie, I envisioned a loud, vibrant pink, green, brown, ecru room from the start. It is quite ironic that the theme of her room matched her personality 100%. With this being said, I went for a more subdued, simple, some may say "plain" gender neutral room for baby #2 - off white Irish linen bedding, off white and brown decorative crib sheet, goldish/bronze accent pieces, Peter Rabbit pictures, etc. I cannot explain how serene the room is. Perhaps I am praying for a calm, easy going child? ;)
This room is by no means finished. I have a goldish/bronze chandelier that is being installed tomorrow - I am extremely excited about this, especially after seeing how the one in Allie's big girl room really tied the room together.
I've attached a few pictures of some of the decorations I hung tonight. I still need a couple Peter Rabbit pictures, a cute decorative pillow for the rocker, something big for the middle of the changing table...the list could go on, BUT I absolutely love doing this kind of stuff. I'll find what I'm looking for. :)
Yesterday she was sent home from school with pink eye. We went to the doctor and not only does she have a very severe case of it, she has an upper respiratory infection to top it all off. SO, she slept with us last night. :)
Wish us luck that this whole "big girl bed" thing remains positive.
I ordered bedding for the nursery almost 3 months ago and it arrived Friday. I absolutely love it.
I remember when we found out we were having a girl with Allie, I envisioned a loud, vibrant pink, green, brown, ecru room from the start. It is quite ironic that the theme of her room matched her personality 100%. With this being said, I went for a more subdued, simple, some may say "plain" gender neutral room for baby #2 - off white Irish linen bedding, off white and brown decorative crib sheet, goldish/bronze accent pieces, Peter Rabbit pictures, etc. I cannot explain how serene the room is. Perhaps I am praying for a calm, easy going child? ;)
This room is by no means finished. I have a goldish/bronze chandelier that is being installed tomorrow - I am extremely excited about this, especially after seeing how the one in Allie's big girl room really tied the room together.
I've attached a few pictures of some of the decorations I hung tonight. I still need a couple Peter Rabbit pictures, a cute decorative pillow for the rocker, something big for the middle of the changing table...the list could go on, BUT I absolutely love doing this kind of stuff. I'll find what I'm looking for. :)
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