Saturday, October 10, 2009
Photos from my Phone
I have taken a number of photos from my phone and just thought I'd share a few...
My Ode to Harry Potter
Hee.
I have been reading the Harry Potter books (again, sort of) and have been watching the movies as well. I read books #1 - 4 back in the day before movie #1 even came out, but after the movie came out and I watched it, I became disenchanted and stopped.
Well, fast forward about 6 years and the buzz around movie #6 caused me to want to dive in again, so I started with book #1 and then watched movie #1 and so on and so forth. I finished book #6 recently, and while I haven't seen the movie yet, I've started book #7. I finished #6 with tears and have been told I'll need Kleenex for #7. It's been a lot of fun and I really think they are fabulous books (and I'm enjoying the movies too).
One day a couple of weeks ago, I was readying Raven to go out, and I put a little jacket on her. When I saw her in it, I immediately thought she looked like a witch -- a cute, good, Harry Potter-like baby witch. ;) So, this picture is my Ode to Harry Potter.
I'm looking forward to finishing #7, just to see how it ends, and already I'm consumed with a sickness to start them again... BUT, I have other books calling me... so maybe 'someday'.
erin
I have been reading the Harry Potter books (again, sort of) and have been watching the movies as well. I read books #1 - 4 back in the day before movie #1 even came out, but after the movie came out and I watched it, I became disenchanted and stopped.
Well, fast forward about 6 years and the buzz around movie #6 caused me to want to dive in again, so I started with book #1 and then watched movie #1 and so on and so forth. I finished book #6 recently, and while I haven't seen the movie yet, I've started book #7. I finished #6 with tears and have been told I'll need Kleenex for #7. It's been a lot of fun and I really think they are fabulous books (and I'm enjoying the movies too).
One day a couple of weeks ago, I was readying Raven to go out, and I put a little jacket on her. When I saw her in it, I immediately thought she looked like a witch -- a cute, good, Harry Potter-like baby witch. ;) So, this picture is my Ode to Harry Potter.
I'm looking forward to finishing #7, just to see how it ends, and already I'm consumed with a sickness to start them again... BUT, I have other books calling me... so maybe 'someday'.
erin
Hawkfabulous
Today Adam is in Iowa City at the University of Iowa Hawkeyes football game with his friend Chris. How exciting! Even though we aren't from Iowa and have no real allegiance to any particular college football club, it is still fun to get to go to a Big 10 game. It's part way through the game, and it'll be exciting to find out who wins, as the Hawks are 5-0!
My mom found a Hawkeyes cheerleader outfit at a consignment shop in Northern Wisconsin (of all places) and bought it for Julia. She is super cute in it! Here are a few pictures of her in her duds.
Here is another picture of Julia and Daddy together too... so cute together this morning before Adam left for the game!
Go, Hawks!
erin
My mom found a Hawkeyes cheerleader outfit at a consignment shop in Northern Wisconsin (of all places) and bought it for Julia. She is super cute in it! Here are a few pictures of her in her duds.
Here is another picture of Julia and Daddy together too... so cute together this morning before Adam left for the game!
Go, Hawks!
erin
Friday, October 9, 2009
Gall Bladders... Do Something
Even though I'm still not 100% sure what my gall bladder does, it is coming out this next week. I met with the surgeon yesterday, and after reviewing my labs, x-rays, and ultrasound, he decided also that my gall bladder should come out. I'm scheduled to have it removed next Wednesday, the 14th.
The Moms are being helpful and coming to help with the kids over the next week. My mom is on her way here right now and Adam's mom will be coming down Tuesday. Thank goodness for them! What a great relief it is to know that they are so willing to come and help out! :) Of course, we also have some wonderful and awesome friends here in town who have been offering their services too... it is such a blessed feeling to know and feel so much love!
erin
The Moms are being helpful and coming to help with the kids over the next week. My mom is on her way here right now and Adam's mom will be coming down Tuesday. Thank goodness for them! What a great relief it is to know that they are so willing to come and help out! :) Of course, we also have some wonderful and awesome friends here in town who have been offering their services too... it is such a blessed feeling to know and feel so much love!
erin
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Gall is a Four Letter Word
As in, gall bladder.
Yesterday morning (3 am) I woke up to a dull but very angry pain in my upper right abdomen. I nursed Raven, rolled around a bit, and fell back to sleep.
Looking back, I could tell you that I was in pain most of yesterday, but thought it was probably a back pain or something; who wouldn't have a little back pain from carting around two kids on her hips?
Late yesterday afternoon, the pain intensified, and I realized I hadn't eaten much of anything at all yesterday. I went to the chiropractor, got adjusted to the hilt, and felt a lot better. I came home, ate dinner.
But, about an hour after eating dinner, I was feeling a LOT of pain and started throwing up. Adam and I briefly discussed me going to the hospital, but the thought of an ER bill kept me home, and I sent him off to watch the Packers with his buddies.
By the time Adam got home, I decided I needed to go in. I made sure bottles were made up for Raven and took off for the ER. I was there for about 2 hours. I had an IV of fluids and morphine, was poked and prodded, and had x-rays taken. The ER doctor was sure it was my gall bladder, but didn't want to give me the "good drugs" because it would mean not nursing (pumping-and-dumping) for a few days; it is bad enough that I have to do it for 24 hours because of the morphine! The x-ray technician also scheduled an ultrasound for 7 am this morning, since I couldn't eat or drink anything for 12 hours beforehand.
The pain subsided with the morphine, so they let me go home (otherwise I would have been checked in), but by 3 am, I was in full-on pain again. I took a few Tylenol, and that along with a rice bag and a seriously cute baby snug in my arms helped me get to sleep.
I had my ultrasound at 7 am. That took about a half hour. Adam called in for a personal day today because I knew that I would need sleep (1.5 hours is not enough to function! ha!) and I would need help with the kids as well. I had a follow-up appointment with my doctor today to hear the results of the ultrasound...
... and sure enough, my gall bladder in angry...
... and, not only that, I have a surgery consult on Thursday so that out patient surgery can be scheduled to take my gall bladder out!
Argh!
Maybe I should have titled my post, "How Many Abdominal Surgeries Can I Have in One Month!?" Ha.
At any rate, I'm on a "bland food" diet until after the surgery. I'm hoping it all goes well. Adam has been a big help and hopefully we'll be able to get everything figured out with the kids too. :)
Still lovin' my doctor and he was pretty funny at various times during my appointment (as was my nurse). Those two are good for a laugh at any rate.
erin
ps. Will keep my blog posted with surgery time... no idea yet. Will find out on Thursday.
Yesterday morning (3 am) I woke up to a dull but very angry pain in my upper right abdomen. I nursed Raven, rolled around a bit, and fell back to sleep.
Looking back, I could tell you that I was in pain most of yesterday, but thought it was probably a back pain or something; who wouldn't have a little back pain from carting around two kids on her hips?
Late yesterday afternoon, the pain intensified, and I realized I hadn't eaten much of anything at all yesterday. I went to the chiropractor, got adjusted to the hilt, and felt a lot better. I came home, ate dinner.
But, about an hour after eating dinner, I was feeling a LOT of pain and started throwing up. Adam and I briefly discussed me going to the hospital, but the thought of an ER bill kept me home, and I sent him off to watch the Packers with his buddies.
By the time Adam got home, I decided I needed to go in. I made sure bottles were made up for Raven and took off for the ER. I was there for about 2 hours. I had an IV of fluids and morphine, was poked and prodded, and had x-rays taken. The ER doctor was sure it was my gall bladder, but didn't want to give me the "good drugs" because it would mean not nursing (pumping-and-dumping) for a few days; it is bad enough that I have to do it for 24 hours because of the morphine! The x-ray technician also scheduled an ultrasound for 7 am this morning, since I couldn't eat or drink anything for 12 hours beforehand.
The pain subsided with the morphine, so they let me go home (otherwise I would have been checked in), but by 3 am, I was in full-on pain again. I took a few Tylenol, and that along with a rice bag and a seriously cute baby snug in my arms helped me get to sleep.
I had my ultrasound at 7 am. That took about a half hour. Adam called in for a personal day today because I knew that I would need sleep (1.5 hours is not enough to function! ha!) and I would need help with the kids as well. I had a follow-up appointment with my doctor today to hear the results of the ultrasound...
... and sure enough, my gall bladder in angry...
... and, not only that, I have a surgery consult on Thursday so that out patient surgery can be scheduled to take my gall bladder out!
Argh!
Maybe I should have titled my post, "How Many Abdominal Surgeries Can I Have in One Month!?" Ha.
At any rate, I'm on a "bland food" diet until after the surgery. I'm hoping it all goes well. Adam has been a big help and hopefully we'll be able to get everything figured out with the kids too. :)
Still lovin' my doctor and he was pretty funny at various times during my appointment (as was my nurse). Those two are good for a laugh at any rate.
erin
ps. Will keep my blog posted with surgery time... no idea yet. Will find out on Thursday.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Julia Sings Along
This isn't the best capture of Julia singing along with the Caillou theme song... because she keeps looking at the camera thinking I'm going to take a picture of her. :) But, I thought these were so cute and wanted to share it with you!!!
Raven's First Bath (at Home)
Raven had her first bath (at home) on the 20th... yes, a full week after she was home, but babies aren't very stinky or dirty. :)
Here are a few pictures Adam took during her first bath. (She has since had two more, both in the bathtub.)
erin
Here are a few pictures Adam took during her first bath. (She has since had two more, both in the bathtub.)
erin
Hanging With Our Friends
Two weeks ago, we asked our friend Alecia if we could come hang out with their family to watch the Packers game... it wasn't playing that we could get it on our TV, and they have NFL Sunday ticket... seemed like a fun way to spend the afternoon. And hey, who doesn't enjoy spending time with one of her besties? :) And... of course, Julia had a seriously fun time hanging with her pal Lukie. :)
Here's a video of the kids playing together too...
Thanks, Alecia, for having us over! :)
erin
Here's a video of the kids playing together too...
Thanks, Alecia, for having us over! :)
erin
Grandparents Visit #1!
I'm a bit behind on my posting, but I wanted to write a blog about my folks visiting.
The weekend after Raven was born (Sept 18 - 20), my parents drove down from Wisconsin to visit the Littlest Pella Draeger. My parents arrived bearing gifts and meals and love for their grand-daughters!
Julia enjoyed being with her grandparents after she woke up from her nap and had a lot of fun with her presents she received. The girls also received some really cute outfits as well. :) One of Julia's favorite gifts was her very own doll stroller. She is a big fan of anything "baby" these days and a stroller was just the ticket.
Grandma and Papa also brought along Great-Grandpa John, who is always a treat to have visit.
We had a wonderful evening out in Knoxville at the Swamp Fox restaurant. Tasty food and drinks and altogether a good time together. Mama (me) was super tired out by the end of the night, though, and turned in pretty early.
During that weekend, Adam thought it was pretty funny how much larger his bass was than Raven... had to take a picture of that!
Grandma enjoyed time cuddling Raven, but also was nice and took Mama out shopping a bit on Saturday. How fun! And, Papa made roast for dinner for the family Saturday night, complete with veggies and potatoes. It was wonderful!
Of course, Julia proved to be a regular ham and even had a taste of her fabulous duck cookie from friend Amy (the blue frosting was too much fun!).
She also wanted to hold Raven a bit that weekend...
All in all we had a really good weekend together, even if it was a little short. I'm so glad my folks were able to come and visit their little granddaughters!
erin
The weekend after Raven was born (Sept 18 - 20), my parents drove down from Wisconsin to visit the Littlest Pella Draeger. My parents arrived bearing gifts and meals and love for their grand-daughters!
Julia enjoyed being with her grandparents after she woke up from her nap and had a lot of fun with her presents she received. The girls also received some really cute outfits as well. :) One of Julia's favorite gifts was her very own doll stroller. She is a big fan of anything "baby" these days and a stroller was just the ticket.
Grandma and Papa also brought along Great-Grandpa John, who is always a treat to have visit.
We had a wonderful evening out in Knoxville at the Swamp Fox restaurant. Tasty food and drinks and altogether a good time together. Mama (me) was super tired out by the end of the night, though, and turned in pretty early.
During that weekend, Adam thought it was pretty funny how much larger his bass was than Raven... had to take a picture of that!
Grandma enjoyed time cuddling Raven, but also was nice and took Mama out shopping a bit on Saturday. How fun! And, Papa made roast for dinner for the family Saturday night, complete with veggies and potatoes. It was wonderful!
Of course, Julia proved to be a regular ham and even had a taste of her fabulous duck cookie from friend Amy (the blue frosting was too much fun!).
She also wanted to hold Raven a bit that weekend...
All in all we had a really good weekend together, even if it was a little short. I'm so glad my folks were able to come and visit their little granddaughters!
erin
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