Day 1

This is day one of hopefully a massive weight loss. I weighed in this morning at 259. I don't really have a goal for how much I want to weigh but I do want to be able to get into some prepregnancy clothes. I have a ton of clothes to wear but can't fit back into them yet. I want to get out of my maternity clothes. So every week I will post my progress and hopefully you will see me shrinking right before your eyes. :)

17 March 2010

I had the pleasure of having a great friend come and see me the first weekend of March. Krista and I have known each other for about 10 years. She came to help me with Jean-Louis and we took a day to go up to the Pike Place Market and the Space Needle in Seattle. We also went to the Sound which was beautiful. It was a gorgeous day and we got some really good pictures. Krista had a lot of fun with my camera.

There is a bird guy on the market and Marie-Eve got to hold it.
She was so excited.

Had to get pictures with the pig.

Stephane was in heaven with all the rocks.

Marie-Eve wanted to take them all home.

They spent all their time throwing rocks into the water.

This is one of my favorites. They had a hard time leaving because they were having so much fun.

We had so much fun while Krista was here and I only wish we lived closer (she lives in Kansas City) so we could hang out all the time. We love you Krista!!

Siblings

Here are a few pics of the kids. Marie-Eve and Stephane love their new brother. I was a little worried about Stephane's reaction but he is doing so good. It did take him a couple of days before he would sit still long enough to hold him but now he wants to hold him all the time. And of course, Marie-Eve is a great big sister and wants to hold him also and I'm surprised at how long she will hold him. I know that they can't wait for him to be able to play back with them.

The story of Jean-Louis

It all started on Wednesday, February 10th when I went to my final NTS appointment. While talking to the nurse I found out that I have been seeing midwives through out my pregnancy instead of doctors. I was suppose to be seeing doctors because of the hospital rules because of my prior c-section. So she cancelled my Friday appointment and made one with a doctor for the next day, Thursday. I went to my appointment on Thursday and found out I was already dilated to a 3. After talking to the doctor about all the risks of having another vaginal delivery he brought in a high risk doctor. They said I had extra fluid and they were calculating him to be very close to 11lbs. After getting told all the risks again the doctor said he was going to talk to the doctor that was going to be on duty the next day to see what she thought. He told me I would probably not hear from her til late afternoon. To my surprise I was waken the next morning a little after 7am by the doctor. She told me to come in as soon as I was ready to be assessed. I took my time getting ready since I really wanted to wait til the next day when my in-laws would be here. After dropping the kids off at Trina's and picking up Lesa to be with me at the hospital, I was on my way. I checked into triage and after being checked they told me I was still at a 3 and that I needed to go and walk for a couple of hours. Lesa and I went to the PX got an early lunch and walked around for a while. We went back and was told that I still hadn't changed enough. The doctor said she would induce me if I wanted. I asked her if I could wait til the next day and she told me she would have to ask the doctor that would be on duty then. That doctor came in and told me that she didn't feel comfortable with inducing me and she would highly suggest getting a c-section without even trying to do it vaginally. After the doctor left I looked at Lesa and was like I think my only option was to go with the doctor that would induce me or even let me try and have this baby my way. I asked her if she was ready and willing to be with me that day and she said sure. So I was admitted and the journey began. The time was about 1pm when I was admitted and after a very long night with a couple of very scary experiences Jean-Louis was born at 707am Saturday morning. I did feel some pleasure of having the doctor that told me I wouldn't be able to have him vaginally there when I pushed him out. She told me I did a good job and all I wanted to do was say "I told you so". He was 9lbs 15oz and 22inches long. He is such a cute little boy and I love that he is in our lives.

02 March 2010

So I've been gone from my blog for a while but I am determined to be better. A lot has gone on since my last post in October. We now have a new bouncing little boy in our lives, Lee has had his R&R and the kids have grown so much. I will post pictures and write more about everything soon. I just wanted everyone to know that I am still here.

Pumpkin Patch

On Monday Marie-Eve had her first ever field trip. It was for the pumpkin patch rain or shine and it was raining. Went to the school at 8:15 and the bus took off shortly after 9. Stephane and I followed in our own car. It was so much fun even though we were wet and cold.
First we took a hay ride around the farm and to the pumpkin patch were the kids got to pick a pumpkin. Then to a maze made out of hay bales and to a little petting zoo. Finally finish up with a sack lunch. It was a good first field trip, just wish the weather was better. (Pictures aren't very good because they were from my phone. I didn't take my big camera since it was raining and didn't want to ruin it.)

All smiles for the hay ride.

Stephane also.

On our way to get a pumpkin.
Stephane had so much fun playing in the mud.
She had a hard time picking out a pumpkin because she didn't want one with mud on it. But ended up with mud on her hands anyway.
In the hay maze.
We finally made it through.
Petting the ducks.
The pigs were sleeping.
This calf just sat there while all the kids put their hands on him.

And the verdict is in

Today was the day that I've been looking forward to ever since I found out I was pregnant. I had an ultrasound and found out the gender of this baby that has been kicking around inside for 19 weeks. And the verdict is BOY!!! I am so glad since we had a boy name picked out and had no idea what we were going to name a little girl. We are so EXCITED!!!!