August Update

Outside my window . . . the sun is rising. What a beautiful picture!

I am thinking . . . about things that were discussed in a department meeting we had at work yesterday.

I am thankful for . . . my mom. She's been so awesome at helping us out by watching both boys while I work. It's a relief knowing they are cared for so well while I'm gone. Thank goodness for Meme!!

In the kitchen . . . are new boxes of Enfamil. I forgot how expensive that stuff is!

I am wearing . . . jeans & a work polo shirt.

I am creating . . . a to-do list for Erin's baby shower.

I am going . . . to try to be more positive at work. I feel like lately I've been a Debbie Downer & I need to kick that to the curb. So here's to a new day!

I am wondering . . . why time flies by so quickly???

I am reading . . . I've given up on reading for now :(

I am hoping . . . Logan wakes up dry today. It's his first night without a Pull Up.

I am looking forward to . . . a shopping trip with 2 of my sister-in-laws in October.

I am hearing . . . SILENCE. Yippie!!!!!!!!!!!

Around the house . . . are a ton of baby clothes I'm sorting through for the consignment sale coming up in a few weeks. I didn't realize how many pieces of clothing we have for Levi. It's a bit ridiculous & I'm starting to think I may have a slight problem.....

One of my favorite things . . . is to see a smile on my boys' faces. It doesn't matter how crappy my day has been but when Logan gives me a hug as soon as I walk in the door, things just seem to be better. All of the money in the world couldn't replace the happiness these 2 little guys give me.

A few plans for the rest of the week . . . As of now we don't have any plans for the weekend (which is nice). We've been very busy for the past several weekends so it'll be nice to spend one relaxing at home. Next week my work schedule is a little different to accommodate Brian's upcoming procedure. Then the following week Logan starts pre-school.

July Update

Outside my window . . . it's rainy & nasty but that's ok because we need to rain badly.

I am thinking . . . about how badly I procrastinate with Levi. I just started filling out his baby book last night & we haven't even had his 3-month pictures taken & he's already 4 months old!! This would not have flown with Logan but I guess that's the difference between the first & second born.

I am thankful for . . . the great turn out we had at Levi's baptism yesterday. He's a blessed little boy to have so many people who love him.

In the kitchen . . . are a sink full of dishes that need to be loaded into the dishwasher.

I am wearing . . . my PJs.

I am creating . . . a grocery list.

I am going . . . to take the boys to story time at the library this morning then we're heading to the grocery store.

I am wondering . . .how Logan's first day of pre-school will go when he starts in 6 weeks or so.

I am reading . . .At First Sight by Nicholas Sparks

I am hoping . . . General gets better. He's been sick since 2 a.m. yesterday morning. :(

I am looking forward to . . . my sister's baby shower. I love planning parties!!

I am hearing . . . Jake & the Neverland Pirates on the TV.

Around the house . . . are many chores that should be done. But they'll have to wait a bit longer so I can have some fun with the boys this morning.

One of my favorite things . . . is to plan. I like to know what is going to happen & when. If things don't go accordingly, I tend to become a little crabby. But last weekend I let my need for control go when we spontaneously decided to join some friends at KY lake. We decided at 11 a.m. on Sunday to make the small trip & it was an awesome decision. We had a blast!!! It's nice sometimes to let go & just fly by the seat of your pants. :)

A few plans for the rest of the week . . . run some errands today, possible motorcycle races tonight at the fair, I have 2 appointments in the morning, work the rest of the week, & a birthday swim party on Saturday.

June Update

Outside my window . . . it's sunny. I believe it's suppose to be hot so Logan & I will probably spend some time in his pool.

I am thinking . . . about how blessed I am to have a supportive husband & 2 amazing sons!

I am thankful for . . . the past 12 weeks I've had off work. I've been able to spend some great quality time with them but now it's time to return to the real world tomorrow.

In the kitchen . . . are a couple Father's Day gifts that need to be wrapped.

I am wearing . . . shorts & a t-shirt. It's my new every day attire. :)

I am creating . . . a grocery list.

I am going . . . to start planning Levi's baptism.

I am wondering . . .how many tears will be shed tomorrow morning. :(

I am reading . . .At First Sight by Nicholas Sparks

I am hoping . . . Levi's colic goes away in the near future. I don't like that he's so upset in the evenings. It makes it very difficult to have visitors or to go any where.

I am looking forward to . . . this weekend. We have a birthday party for a very special little boy & Logan can't wait to see his buddy. 

I am hearing . . . Jake & the Neverland Pirates on the TV.

Around the house . . . are the sounds of 2 happy boys. Levi is laughing at the TV while Logan is having a truck race with his monster trucks. I love the sound of laughter...it tells me that we must be doing something right!

One of my favorite things . . . is to swim. Too bad we didn't put our pool up this year......

A few plans for the rest of the week . . . I return to work tomorrow, possible dinner with my family on Thursday, birthday party on Saturday, & we're having family over on Sunday to celebrate Father's Day.

Meet Our Newest Addition

Levi Aaron Gaiser

3/18/13 @ 10:36 a.m.

7 lb. 2 oz. 19 3/4 in.

 

 

 

 

He's a true blessing for us & now completes our family. I'm sorry for the severe delay in posting any pics but things have been a little crazy around here since Levi's arrival. It started, continued, & ended with me having complications from the delivery that required 2 visits to the ER, 1 resulting in being admitted & having surgery. I'm on the mend but it'll be a few months before my body is back to 100%. Enough about me though...I promise to post more pics as soon as I get them off my camera. Until then, enjoy these few!



April Update

Outside my window . . . it's a beautiful day!! Sun is shining, birds are chirping, & it's in the 70's. I couldn't ask for better weather.

I am thinking . . . we need to plan a weekend get-a-way to somewhere new. We're thinking about Cincinnati since neither of us have been there plus they have an awesome zoo for Logan.

I am thankful for . . . my amazing OB. He got me through a difficult pregnancy, quick labor, & rocky recovery. Things seem to be looking up since I haven't been to the ER in 2 weeks. I thank God he gifted that man to take such good care of me.

In the kitchen . . . there are miscellaneous things that need to be put away.

I am wearing . . . shorts & a t-shirt. I know it isn't glamorous but hey--I'm a new mom again.

I am creating . . . a list of things I want to get done this week. I wonder how many I'll actually get checked off???

I am going . . . to search Pinterest for new recipes. I feel like we're in a rut & eat the same stuff over & over. Gotta love Pinterest!

I am wondering . . .if it's a fluke or miracle that the boys nap at the same time.

I am reading . . .I might as well leave this blank for a while since we have a newborn. LOL

I am hoping . . . to go clothes shopping for Logan sometime this week. The poor kid is lacking in the summer clothes department & since he loves to be outside, I suppose it isn't appropriate to send him out there in his winter clothes.

I am looking forward to . . .lunch with my mom later this week. I truly appreciate everything she (& my MIL) have done for us since Levi has arrived.

I am hearing . . . the washer running & General walking on the deck.

Around the house . . . there are signs a newborn has taken over our lives. I quickly remembered how much 'stuff' they have once we brought it down from the attic. Man, babies take up a lot of room considering how small they are!

One of my favorite things . . . is to spend an evening at home surrounded by family or friends. It's perfect weather for a bonfire right now!!

A few plans for the rest of the week . . . I don't have a single thing planned (amazing, I know). So we'll just see where this week takes us.

March Update

Outside my window . . . it's dreary & cold.

I am thinking . . . that God blessed me 7 years ago when Brian & I got married. Happy Anniversary!!

I am thankful for . . . modern medical technology. Logan had his tonsils & adnoids removed this past Thursday & it amazes me how quick the procedure was & his recovery has been so far. We're still on the mend but I think we're on the down side of the hill now.

In the kitchen . . . there's a box of cereal calling my name :)

I am wearing . . . yoga pants & a t-shirt. It seems to be the most comfortable thing to wear these days.

I am creating . . . a list of things for Brian to bring to the hospital when it's 'go' time.

I am going . . . to attempt the grocery store today but it all depends on how Logan is feeling.

I am wondering . . .when Levi will make his debut this month???

I am reading . . .'Reshaping It All' by Candace Cameron Bure

I am hoping . . . Logan feels much better today. I hate seeing my lil' man hurt! :(

I am looking forward to . . .meeting Levi. I've officially passed the point in my pregnancy when I had Logan & am very grateful to get to this point. Logan will be an amazing big brother & I can't wait to see how he interacts with a new baby.

I am hearing . . . the furnace running & General licking his paws.

Around the house . . . there are dishes to be washed, toys for a cute little boy to play with, & clothes to be cleaned.

One of my favorite things . . . is to enjoy the short amount of quiet time I have to myself in the morning. It allows me to check my e-mail, Facebook, blog, & anything else I can squeeze in before Logan wakes up.

A few plans for the rest of the week . . . ultrasound & doctor's appointment tomorrow, work the rest of the week, & who knows what will take place this weekend. I like not always having something planned & just flying by the seat of our pants!!

Pregnancy: Week 34

I haven't updated much about my pregnancy so I thought I'd do so. With Logan's pregnancy, it seemed much easier. Maybe that's because I didn't have another child to tend to at the time. Maybe it's because time seems to pass by way too quickly. Or...maybe I'm just lazier this time around (that's bad, I know). This pregnancy is a true miracle for us. For those of you that don't know, Brian & I suffered a miscarriage in February 2012 after another embryo transfer. After more testing on myself, we found out that I have an antibody build up that causes my body to fight off pregnancy (kind of in the same way it does an infection or illness). Therefore, before we got pregnant with Levi I had to start preventative shots & medications to subside the anitbodies; which I've continued throughout the entire pregnancy. Luckily, the embryo transfer went well & at 14 weeks we got the 'all clear' from our fertility doctor & was released into his care. Since then I've seen my OB on a bi-weekly basis, the fertility doctor on a monthly basis, & the specialist on an every 2 month basis. Needless to say that I've seen more doctors in the past 8 months than I have in my entire life.

As of today, I no longer have to see the specialist because my ultrasound showed Levi is right on track with his growth. He's already head down & weighs approximately 5 lbs. 2 oz. At this rate, he'll be larger than his big brother! :) My OB (whom I saw immediately after the specialist) told me that I'm officially at the point in my pregnancy that if I go into labor he will NOT try to stop it. I've had contractions for about the past 4 weeks but they've been very spuratic. But over the past 2 weeks they've become more regular & actually happen daily. So I now have to keep track of them in case they become active labor pains. Besides that, everything is going well. My BP is great, weight is on track, & swelling is staying at a minimum. Here's a glimpse at our miracle:

I just LOVE his little nose & mouth!!! <3