DDA Chapter 9

[Glynis]

Someday we would love to head west...someday.

You totally should!!! We could take you camping at Lake Powell, see Bryce Canyon, Zion National Park, Arches, etc. So much to do, and since you love camping, it would be so easy!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Well i think i am going to head to bed..have a great night everyone..and thanks, as always, for the support

 

[Glynis]

Taking care of my "first twins" (Ben and Savannah) for almost 2 years, I just love how much easier it is to hold two 5 pounders than it was to hold 2 16 pounders! I do have some good carseat shots that show how tiny they are. And this morning, I got one where Avery had fallen through the neck of her gown (arms out, it was around her chest/belly at night. Whenever I get them posted, there are a few out of the hospital that almost do them justice! Was Leslie the larger or smaller twin?



The neonatologist that followed them in the hospital wants us to do q3hours until they (really Avery, but we keep them on the same schedule) are growing consistently. I actually worked closely with this doc a lot at Children's, so I feel like I know her plan pretty well. As it stands, I think we will keep on it until they are about at term, and as long as they are eating consistently and growing well (and Avery is above the 10th percentile and staying there), then we'll continue every 3 during the day and stretch to 4 or 5 (if they sleep that long) at night. They were both eating like champs in the hospital, but now Avery struggles a bit. She's still doing well overall, she's just the nosiest baby. Since they are just now at about 37.5 weeks it's not surprising to me that at times when she's distracted it isn't as easy for her. They continue to ultimately eat well, it just takes some coaxing with about 50% of the feeds.


I'm off to pump and feed, it's (always) that time again!

Leslie was the smaller of the twins. Mary was 5 pounds 8 ounces and Leslie was 5 pounds 2 ounces. Leslie was the hardest to feed. She just wanted to sleep. However, by the time we left the hospital, she had figured out the sucking/swallowing thing. Hopefully Avery will catch on and not get too distracted. Interestingly, my Katie was the hardest to feed. She was constantly pulling away to see what was going on around her. She didn't want to miss anything.

For the first few months, you will feel like a dairy, as you are constantly pumping and feeding. I literally didn't ever get up from the couch from the time I got up till I went to bed. I was ALWAYS nursing a baby or pumping.

 

[Glynis]

We had to feed Katrina every 4 hours for a couple of weeks. She was in the hospital a week because she was so weak. She was in an oxygen isolette for the 4 or 5 days. She was just too weak to eat. She would fall asleep after sucking for a minute or two.

Isn't that scary? Leslie would not eat for me. I don't know why, but whenever I would try to nurse her she would suck once or twice, and then fall asleep. We then had the bright idea to have my mom feed her. Problem solved. She stayed awake for grandma. I told my mom it's because we named the baby after her, and she wanted to impress mom. Whatever, it worked. Luckily, once we got home, she settled into nursing, although she was always happier when someone else was feeding her.

 

[Glynis]

So here is the update on my interview-I left a message for the woman that called me yesterday--She called me back at work and gave me a time for the interview, directions, etc. She said they do not need me to bring my portfolio and the interview will be 10-15 minutes. So I asked if it was for a specific position or a general interview. She said it was for a positino that is TWO HOURS a day, afterschool, working one on one with an autistic child.

I said thansk and got off the phone and had a meltdown. I wasj ust so looking forward to this interview. this is not a job that I can do--I cannot have just 2 hours a day afterschool--I am still goign to the interview but i am very discouraged..so just wanted to sahre the "update"

hang in there. The right thing will come along.

 

[Glynis]

How long is the offer good for? Maybe in a few years!

The offer is good forever! I plan on being around for many, many years! So, come whenever you're ready!

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Well, then I guess I will be right there! We're booked at the Holiday Inn-Topeka West. Since we're coming from a day in St. Louis and heading out early to get to Colorado Springs, we won't be there too long.

Hmm. I think that may be where our cousin's DD recently had a birthday party. Diva said it was nasty, but I think she was just talking about the indoor pool. I will have to ask her if the hotel was clean and if the room was decent. I haven't stayed in a hotel in Topeka since we went for a funeral about 14 years ago.

Deb,
Hope the medication helps Colby quickly. Poor little guy, that sounds painful.

Glynis,
Horray for WDW & DL trips. I would say early in December for WDW for the lower crowds..it only gets worse as you get close to the holidays.

Tom,
Yay for the lost tooth!

Beth,
What a great iternerary!

Kristine,
How nice you got to have lunch with Marci!
Our transfer bled last trip too. Katie is so done with matching shirts that I am not sure how many we plan on wearing in August.

Jen,
Hang in there!

Karen,
for Dad's surgery.

Elizabeth,
How's your back?

What a lovely dittoable post, Anne Marie!
My back isn't too bad, thanks. I took my back meds this morning, probably need to take more now. It was sore today but I wasn't having spasms. I was so embarrassed Monday. I was talking to one of the nurses at the hospital and my back just completely clenched up. I had to do this funky little squirmy move to stay on my feet. She must have thought I was insane. I just kind of clenched my teeth and said "Oh, back spasm." She smiled at me like you smile at crazy people.

 

[Glynis]

Ooh, how exciting! Are you going to find out the gender?



That's wonderful! We love early December

Yes, we are going to find out the gender. We have given away absolutely EVERYTHING, so we are literally starting from scratch with this baby! We need to know gender. Also, if it's a girl, I need time to get Jacob ok with it. He's desperately wanting a brother!

Early December could be a lot of fun since it would be Peanut's birthday. How fun would that be???

 

[Tammi67]

Hi everyone. I'm glad these 3 days are over.

Tomorrow we leave to go to my parents', so I won't be around much until Monday night. I'm sure I'll check in every now and again though.

Deb - If I don't get on before you leave, I hope you all have a marvelous time!

Tom - Leighanna is adorable.

Jen -

Elizabeth - congrats on your waitlist success. I immediately checked mine when I saw your post, however I wasn't as lucky. I'm still hoping though!

Glynis - So glad everything is okay!

Happy 1st bday to Lucy!!!

That's all I can remember now, as I am exhausted. and to you all!

 

[Steffy]

I never told you guys about one of the t-shirt disaster we had....

I had the bright idea of dyeing white shirts to whatever color I wanted.....what a disaster....with the intense heat, sweat, water from splash mountain etc....all 5 of us were orange from neck to waist!! it was horrible. Plus, with the above conditions, the transfers themselves started to run....so we also had splotches of blank ink all over as well. This is why we didn't wear the normal matching garb for most of the trip.

The rainbow connection.

 

[Glynis]

Hi everyone. I'm glad these 3 days are over.

Tomorrow we leave to go to my parents', so I won't be around much until Monday night. I'm sure I'll check in every now and again though.

Have a great time at your parent's house! Let them pamper and take care of you! That's one reason I love to visit my mom!

 

[PrincessLeighsDaddy]

It's just too bad that you couldn't make a jog from Colorado to Utah. Then I could tell you in person! How's that for throwing a wrench in your planning works.

I'm still waiting for some DDA to take me up on the offer of a real pioneer meal cooked in Dutch ovens over an open fire. That's got to tempt someone!!!

Very tempting! I would really like to head out west sometime.

 

[mommykds]

Ok, here's a quick story all of you Disney fans...

I was in a group of mom's talking today. Someone mentioned their DS was going to see "The Wallys".

The other mom said "Wall E??"

The first mom said "Oh yea, that's it"...

so then I say "Yeah, It's short for Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth Class"....

You could have heard a pin drop.

 

[PrincessLeighsDaddy]

Thanks again for all the comments on Leighanna's photo.
I can't believe how fast she is growing.

 

[PrincessLeighsDaddy]

Ok, here's a quick story all of you Disney fans...

I was in a group of mom's talking today. Someone mentioned their DS was going to see "The Wallys".

The other mom said "Wall E??"

The first mom said "Oh yea, that's it"...

so then I say "Yeah, It's short for Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth Class"....

You could have heard a pin drop.

I guess not everyone is as educated in their Disney trivia as we are!

 

[Steffy]

Since someone mentioned the Nick themed ship, here's a new ship by RCCL that's coming out in 2009.
http://www.oasisoftheseas.com

Central Park:

The Aqua Theatre at the end of the Boardwalk:

...complete with pool by day, two rock climbing walls, and Aqua Theatre stage at night with some balconies acting like private box seats for the show...

...and the Boardwalk:

...and yes, that is a zipline above the merry go round...

Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow.

I would give up Disney to do this ship on my 60th.

I can't beleive I wrote that.

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Beth - Diva says The Courtyard Marriott and Country Inn & Suites are pretty nice. The Holiday Inn, eh. She did say the room seemed OK and that the area is OK - you shouldn't be mugged in the parking lot. Hotels on "Wanamaker Road" are generally nicer than the Holiday Inn. That is the place where they had the party, and that was just a month or so ago.
The east side of town is not so good - stay to the west. And be advised that not everything is smoke free so there may be smoke from other rooms that you can smell in your room.

 

[bethbuchall]

Beth - Diva says The Courtyard Marriott and Country Inn & Suites are pretty nice. The Holiday Inn, eh. She did say the room seemed OK and that the area is OK - you shouldn't be mugged in the parking lot. Hotels on "Wanamaker Road" are generally nicer than the Holiday Inn. That is the place where they had the party, and that was just a month or so ago.
The east side of town is not so good - stay to the west. And be advised that not everything is smoke free so there may be smoke from other rooms that you can smell in your room.

Thanks, Elizabeth! The draw for that Holiday Inn is the waterslide/pool for the kids. I may rethink it. I'm glad to know that the area is ok, though.

I am so used to everything being smoke-free around here that I didn't even think of that.

 

[Steffy]

Just talked to my dad, and he has some exciting Disney news. He's booked our family trip to Disneyland for the first week of June 2009. Peanut will be almost 6 months old, so that will be eminently doable! I'm so excited!!! Haven't told the kids yet, as they will immediately want a countdown calendar!


Even better, Alan mentioned that he wouldn't be against a winter trip to WDW with our little family. I'm hoping that we can use our tax return next year to put a deposit down on a trip for late 2009 or early 2010. What do y'all think? When's the best time? I know the marathon weekend is in early January, but we could probably work to avoid that (unless I'm up to doing the half again!). Oh, the thoughts that are working their way through my head right now!!! I'll be having Disney dreams tonight!

I wonder if the F&W will still be going on in DL??

 

[Steffy]

letting yall know dad goes in surgery tomorrow at 7 am and its a 2-3 hr surgery. if i can get to a computer i will update if not it will have to wait till Sunday we have to move out of the house while they paint and stain the cabinets so i will chat with yall later.

Much good luck to your dad tomorrow.