Double Stroller

So its not really a dilema but it could be, well...not really I'm just not sure what I want. Considering the fact that Daniel is not walking yet, and I'm really not sure if he will be by the time the baby comes. And even if he is, he's probably not going to be a pro at it. So I'm in the need of a double stroller, but the problem I'm coming across is I need one that will fit in our sedan, we have a Hyundai Elantra, and I need one that will accomadate a newborn and a 2 1/2 year old. So if anyone out there knows of any good ones, or can suggest anything, that would be very helpful. I have loved our graco quattro single and chicco umbrella stroller, but I just don't know if the graco double would fit in our trunk(plus it just looks so big and bulky). And I saw the Chicco double stroller, but I really don't know how well a newborn would sit in it. So any of you pro mommies out there.....I need help!

VBAC vs. C-section

So as I'm approaching my 20 weeks I realized time is going by faster than I thought. And it seems at every apt I have the doctors ask me if I have made my decision on whether or not I want to try for a VBAC(vaginal birth after c-section) or have a scheduled c-section. And it seems I just can't figure out what to do, at first I thought I would just do the c-section, but after talking to my doctors about it, i'm confused on what to do. They think I would be a great candidate for a VBAC considering the reasons I had to have a c-section with Daniel. There was no real medical reason on my part that I couldn't handle a normal delivery, it was pretty much all Daniel, and after 23 hours of labor and no Daniel I was ok with them doing a c-section. So now as time keeps getting closer and closer I gets more and more confused on what to do. So if anyone has any advice or know anyone who has gone through this, please.....I would love your input.

oh...the joys of pregnancy

Leg cramps, heartburn, trouble sleeping,and on top of that waking up to go to the bathroom every 2 hours, cravings, mood swings, and the the feeling that you have totally lost your mind, and I could go on, but it seems for me in just this last week or so they have all come on full strenth! No warning, no easing into it, just bam. But I guess these are one of the many joys of being pregnant, or so I'm told, but I guess the end result of having that beautiful baby to hold, makes it all worth it. Right? I'm here looking at Daniel and I would have to say the answer is YES, I just have to keep in mind these annoying little things will in time go away, or at least most of them(we are woman). But believe me I have to tell myself that several times a day. But I do look forward to that day when I can go grocery shopping and not have to use the restroom (twice).
(and did you notice the time on my post, yes its 5 a.m. I woke up starving this morning and couldn't go back to sleep!)

A little bit of relief

First off, I know the triple screen test they do is not a diagnostic test, its mainly to screen for abnormalities and other birth defects, but for me it was a huge relief . This time I decided to take the triple screen test, considering I have a child with spina bifida I thought it might be a good idea, so when I saw I had a voice mail from my doctors office saying they had my test results back my heart started pounding, Now I know there can be a lot of false positive results and there is really no guarantee to this test, its mainly used to screen you for these birth defects to know if you are at risk and need further testing, but when I called the doctor back and I heard those words, your tests are "negative" I had an overwhelming amount emotion come over me. Its just nice to not have to worry about more test and doctors telling me they aren't sure but we think it could be this, because it seemed with the Daniel I got the run around with so many doctors, I was being told one week this was wrong, then another week that this isn't right and so on, so its nice to for once have a test done and be done with it, and to have it actually come back normal. At least for now, Now the real test will be when we have our ultrasound in 3 weeks and hopefully we will have more good news, but for now just having a "negative" result on a screening test is fine by me.

I had my 16 week doctors apt today, and just as I was hoping all is well. I was amazed at how fast he found the heartbeat, it seemed like the second he put the dopler on my tummy it was there. But still a good strong heartbeat, which is always a relief. The only downside of the apt was having to get my blood drawn, i'm just not a fan of needles and my veins kept moving around, but finally on the third try we got it(now I look like a addict with all these needle marks, ha ha) but it was a sweet simple and quick visit, which was nice because having Daniel with me there by myself isn't always easy, but he just sat in the chair and watch intently. Plus these last couple of weeks I have thought I have felt the baby, but I wasn't sure until last night, I was laying in bed and all of sudden I felt it, and I knew instantly what it was, Jason at first was like its not just gas is it? But me being more aware of my body, answered no, believe me I know the difference. This is when the pregnancy has become more of a reality to me, I'm no longer just gaining weight and losing my shape, I'm feeling and looking pregnant now and feeling it!

Boy or Girl???

So we still won't find out for about 4 weeks, but I always have fun trying to guess if it'll be a boy or girl so as Daniel was napping today I was just surfing the internet looking at old wives tales about predicting if it'll be a boy or girl and here is what I found out. According to the web i'll be having a girl and here is why.

*Its a girl if....

*You had morning sickness early in pregnancy
*Your baby's heart rate is at least 140 beats per minute
*You are carrying the weight in your hips and rear
*Your left breast is larger than your right breast
*Your hair develops red highlights
*You are carrying high
*Your belly looks like a watermelon
*You are craving sweets
*You are craving fruit
*You crave orange juice
*You don't look quite as good as normal during pregnancy
*You are moodier than usual during pregnancy
*Your face breaks out more than usual
*You refuse to eat the heel of a loaf of bread
*Your breasts have really blossomed!
*Your pillow faces south when you sleep
*Your urine is a dull yellow color
*You hang your wedding ring over your belly and it moves from side to side
*You add your age at the time of conception and the number for the month you conceived and *the sum is an odd number

and so far 15 of them fit me

reasons it won't be a boy according to this chart

*Its a boy if....

*You didn't experience morning sickness in early pregnancy
*Your baby's heart rate is less than 140 beats per minute
*You are carrying the extra weight out front
*Your belly looks like a basketball
*Your areolas have darkened considerably
*You are carrying low
*You are craving salty or sour foods
*You are craving protein -- meats and cheese
*Your feet are colder than they were before pregnancy
*The hair on your legs has grown faster during pregnancy
*Your hands are very dry
*Your pillow faces north when you sleep
*Dad-to-be is gaining weight, right along with you
*Pregnancy has you looking better than ever
*Your urine is bright yellow in color
*Your nose is spreading
*You hang your wedding ring over your belly and it moves in circles
*You are having headaches
*You add your age at the time of conception and the number for the month you conceived and *the sum is an even number

and so far only 4 of them fit me

So I guess only time will tell, but either way I will be happy with a boy or girl, its just fun to guess and see if any of these "old wives tales" are true.