I can't believe I'm already three months pregnant. Time has gone by so fast and I find myself waking up in a panic about having everything I need to do, done! I'm sure this is a common feeling for most mothers to be and even more so for first time mom's. Considering I'll need double of a lot of things, I start seeing dollar $igns! Thoughts come rushing through my head of how am I ever going to get TWO babies ready in the morning for church or work? Everyone is so encouraging and says, You'll just do it! Wish I was so confident!
Had my first baby dream the other night. I was at the doctors office laying on the table while they were checking out the babies for any birth defects. (This test is next week and it's been on my mind a lot.) So there I am and one of the nurses takes out a baby from my tummy and says..."Looks really good, weight is great and Oh yep...it's a boy! But I need to put this baby back now." She proceeds to put the baby back in when I shout, "What about the other baby? Did you check it?" She says yes...it's a boy too! I started to cry! Then thoughts start flooding my head that I now have to sell ALL of those girl clothes in my closet on Ebay! If God gives me two boys...I'll be happy and just know that God has a sense of humor. I woke up grateful it was just a dream. Jorge and I had a laugh about the whole thing and can't wait till we find out what we are having.
Yesterday at work I needed a few minutes to myself so I went into Babies R Us. That place scares me and is so overwhelming. Where the heck do I start? I will need a serious list to follow and ask lots of advice as to what other mom's couldn't live without. We're on the right track and already have the nursery done minus one crib. Doc's tell me to get as much done as I can by week 25 because after that they don't want me doing anything. That's what I do now! Nothing! I am waiting for that second trimester energy to come around like everyone keeps telling me. Poor hubby is cooking dinner, doing laundry and taking great care of me. Last week I actually mustered up enough energy to make dinner without getting sick. It felt so great to take care of my family for a change.
I am still in awe of how much God has so richly blessed me. His love and grace cover me and I know I will never be worthy of it. He has given me two precious little ones to bring up in His ways and I will certainly honor Him by doing so.
The happenings of the Valentin Family as we go through life.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Christmas Eve, Eve!
Today I am at working wishing I was at home. The morning sickness has gotten worse to where I have missed church and been late to work. On top of that, I've had a cold, allergies or something for the past week. YUCK! Okay...that's all the complaining I'll do about being pregnant. I'm so excited to be pregnant and can't believe this time next year I'll have babies! TWO Babies! So far so good and they are growing and doing beautifully. I will go to the doc every two weeks. Just a ploy to get my co-pay every two weeks! They will $35 me to death!
I got a call last night that Jorge's nephews are coming to town for Christmas. They will be here tomorrow and want to spend time with Jose before he leaves on Monday for the Army. Wish I had more notice. But I'm so excited they will be here to visit with him. Jose has no idea and will be completely surprised. They are taking a bus from NYC to Spartanburg. Their journey will take them basically FOREVER by bus. Should be here around 2 on Christmas Eve. Even typing about Jose leaving next week is making me tear up. I sure will miss him.
Parents are on thier way to visit for Christmas and I will cherish this one even more than usual. I have just found out that my step-dad has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. This runs in the males in his family and we figured it was a matter of time before it hit him. I'm so devistated and have cried all morning over it. I haven't even said anything to him yet about it but want them to move to SC so badly. At least here I can help take care of them and Jorge can help them out too. It's just so hard to do when we're 6 hours away. I pray dad has some sense and sees how much easier it would be if they were here. In any case, I can only pray about it.
Busy week but looking forward to the break from work. I love spending time with family. Now if I can just relax and not get too stressed out with all these people in my house. :0)
I got a call last night that Jorge's nephews are coming to town for Christmas. They will be here tomorrow and want to spend time with Jose before he leaves on Monday for the Army. Wish I had more notice. But I'm so excited they will be here to visit with him. Jose has no idea and will be completely surprised. They are taking a bus from NYC to Spartanburg. Their journey will take them basically FOREVER by bus. Should be here around 2 on Christmas Eve. Even typing about Jose leaving next week is making me tear up. I sure will miss him.
Parents are on thier way to visit for Christmas and I will cherish this one even more than usual. I have just found out that my step-dad has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. This runs in the males in his family and we figured it was a matter of time before it hit him. I'm so devistated and have cried all morning over it. I haven't even said anything to him yet about it but want them to move to SC so badly. At least here I can help take care of them and Jorge can help them out too. It's just so hard to do when we're 6 hours away. I pray dad has some sense and sees how much easier it would be if they were here. In any case, I can only pray about it.
Busy week but looking forward to the break from work. I love spending time with family. Now if I can just relax and not get too stressed out with all these people in my house. :0)
Monday, November 30, 2009
And so it begins!
The first month of pregnancy has been very typical from what I've read. Going to the bathroom ALL THE TIME...sore boobies and of course I'm so tired. My darling husband would say that part is par for the course for me and it would be true, but I hit this wall around 3:30 - 4pm and just can't seem to get a second wind. We are going to start walking when I get home from work to see if the fresh air and exercise help out. Let's hope he's right!
This past weekend I enjoyed the holidays at home. Thursday was Thanksgiving and boy did we have a lot to be thankful for. The boys headed to their mom's house to eat and stuffed themselves silly. Jorge and I planned on eating later in the day and had guests to the house to share our meal. Jose and Krystal came over late in the day and ate with us. Chris had his fill of Pumpkin Pie and slept the rest of the day. Friday Chris called anxious to know when we were going to go and get a Christmas tree. We have started the tradition of cutting down our own tree each year and this year Chris cut it down all by himself. We found the perfect Frazier Fir, in North Carolina. That's right. Drove to another state to get the darn thing. It was beautiful and almost seemed a shame to cut it down, but it looks even better in my living room. After that Chris slept the whole way home. No radio, no noise, just us driving home. That evening we put on all the lights and ornaments looking amazed at what we've collected over the years.
Saturday came as I hurried to finish decorating the house. I went a little crazy with the decorations this year since we are having two parties on the next two Saturday's. This week is Jose's party as he leaves for the military and next Saturday is our party for the Sunday School class. So I wanted the house to look extra special this year. Besides, next year may be a little bit more difficult with a 5 month old at home. I love the way everything looked after I was finished. Jorge was a big help by staying out of the way. He was intrigued by the new Garmin he just purchased the night before. Not sure why we needed it, an Atlas has always worked fine before, but what the heck!
As Sunday rolled around I was deeply aware that my long weekend was coming to a close. After church we went home and then shopped for food for Jose's party. Then we hit the couch for a long winter's nap. An hour & a half to be exact. Somehow I never made it off the couch. Jorge and Chris went out to get Chinese food which just hit the spot. My poor husband and kids will find the pregnant lady doesn't have much energy to cook lately. I told Chris he will like me being pregnant because he will get to eat out more. I have no idea how I'll find the energy for this baby! But I know God will provide.
My poor sweet husband is putting up with hormones, snapish comments from me and my daily blackouts at around 9pm. I hope this phase doesn't last long. I miss being snuggly with him and lovey. He certainly deserves more than I can give right now.
There is this insane feeling of being completely and totally blessed. With my family, my husband and this amazing baby he has given us. Our first ultrasound is Friday and I can't wait. Hopefully we'll be able to find out if we are having twins or not. It doesn't matter to me, but I just want the baby to be healthy. Whenever I used to ask women what they wanted, boy or girl, and they said "It doesn't matter, just a healthy baby." I would laugh. I mean c'mon, ya have a preference of boy or girl. But now I know what they mean. Healthy is best, no matter what, but a girl would be nice. ;0)
This past weekend I enjoyed the holidays at home. Thursday was Thanksgiving and boy did we have a lot to be thankful for. The boys headed to their mom's house to eat and stuffed themselves silly. Jorge and I planned on eating later in the day and had guests to the house to share our meal. Jose and Krystal came over late in the day and ate with us. Chris had his fill of Pumpkin Pie and slept the rest of the day. Friday Chris called anxious to know when we were going to go and get a Christmas tree. We have started the tradition of cutting down our own tree each year and this year Chris cut it down all by himself. We found the perfect Frazier Fir, in North Carolina. That's right. Drove to another state to get the darn thing. It was beautiful and almost seemed a shame to cut it down, but it looks even better in my living room. After that Chris slept the whole way home. No radio, no noise, just us driving home. That evening we put on all the lights and ornaments looking amazed at what we've collected over the years.
Saturday came as I hurried to finish decorating the house. I went a little crazy with the decorations this year since we are having two parties on the next two Saturday's. This week is Jose's party as he leaves for the military and next Saturday is our party for the Sunday School class. So I wanted the house to look extra special this year. Besides, next year may be a little bit more difficult with a 5 month old at home. I love the way everything looked after I was finished. Jorge was a big help by staying out of the way. He was intrigued by the new Garmin he just purchased the night before. Not sure why we needed it, an Atlas has always worked fine before, but what the heck!
As Sunday rolled around I was deeply aware that my long weekend was coming to a close. After church we went home and then shopped for food for Jose's party. Then we hit the couch for a long winter's nap. An hour & a half to be exact. Somehow I never made it off the couch. Jorge and Chris went out to get Chinese food which just hit the spot. My poor husband and kids will find the pregnant lady doesn't have much energy to cook lately. I told Chris he will like me being pregnant because he will get to eat out more. I have no idea how I'll find the energy for this baby! But I know God will provide.
My poor sweet husband is putting up with hormones, snapish comments from me and my daily blackouts at around 9pm. I hope this phase doesn't last long. I miss being snuggly with him and lovey. He certainly deserves more than I can give right now.
There is this insane feeling of being completely and totally blessed. With my family, my husband and this amazing baby he has given us. Our first ultrasound is Friday and I can't wait. Hopefully we'll be able to find out if we are having twins or not. It doesn't matter to me, but I just want the baby to be healthy. Whenever I used to ask women what they wanted, boy or girl, and they said "It doesn't matter, just a healthy baby." I would laugh. I mean c'mon, ya have a preference of boy or girl. But now I know what they mean. Healthy is best, no matter what, but a girl would be nice. ;0)
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