Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Another Baby Post

Sorry! I know, I'm usually not a fan of kid posts, but lately, I've been obsessed.
I just had to show the babies as de-tube-ified as they've been since birth. They're cute.

Here's Nate playing peek-a-boo. (He's so advanced.)

And Reese sweatin' to the oldies.
P.S. Reese smelled like a baked potato.

P.P.S. They said that they'll get to wear clothes soon and will get to come home in 3 to 4 weeks. Hooray!

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Somebody's creepy. I'll give you a hint, it's not Nate.
Yep, that's right. That's me holding Nate!! Finally, after 5 weeks, I got to hold my cranky little baby B. He didn't like it.

Nate opened one eye for the occasion.
[please excuse the bra-strap, it's not my favorite]

In other baby news: Reese had surgery #3 of 4 yesterday.

He liked it, you can tell by his grin.

It was to fix a connection he had between his trachea (wind pipe) and esophagus (food pipe.) Now, he can get air without popping holes in his guts and can get food without getting food in his lungs. (Surgery #1 was to put in a drain in to let air out of his guts, surgery #2 was to remove scar tissue that formed around his guts where the drain was and put in a g-tube and j-tube that can be used to vent his stomach and feed him into his intestines.)


By the way, he makes awesome spit bubbles. Oh and he's really not that fat, it's just the post-surgery swelling from low blood pressure. He's really, really cute.

Friday, December 5, 2008

Has it really been that long?

So, I think I feel old because today, Jason and I have been married for 10 years. Congrats to us, we are registered at Targetand a botox center / fountain of youth (and for a comb.)
Yep, we've aged a little bit.

So, walk down memory lane - this was my favorite picture. Hmmm. Nice eyebrows, me. Jason was worried about his thinning hair at the time. If only he'd know to love what he had.

These are some of my favorite pictures now.

Well, this one always was. Meet Maury, Jason's grandpa. I love that
#1: Jason will look just like him.
#2: All of our kids look / will look just like him.
#3: His hand is on my bum.
#4: His shirt is tucked into his underwear.

Okay, who said Brandt is the best photographer? What the...? Is this really a hot picture? And, btw, I love my mauve nail polish.

Similar theme to the last picture... this is bordering levi love. I think that a cowboy hat on Jason would complete the feel here.

Now, for pictures that make me feel okay that we've aged and it's not 1998 anymore.

This picture, I think, is amazing. I posted it for Kev and Jake's sake, and I guess Chris too. Disclaimer's for each of them: Chris had just cut his hair from Jesus long to Martha Stewart short. Jake was 2 days fresh back from his mission, and Kev: um... he was a teenager... wearing his band tux.

And the cousies... I love Julia's red tights and Trevor's obvious happiness to be there. Thanks for rushing to get there from your pop-warner game. Look how tiny Tanner, Dan and Annie are! Note: remember that no matter how much you do to a cultural hall, it's still a cultural hall/basketball court.
This one is just for Jenny.
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Here's to more happy life to come!

Friday, November 28, 2008

Jealous?

Me too! Jason got to hold Nate today for an hour and a half! He was such a good baby and tolerated it well.

I did get a little bit ticked when Jason complained while holding him that he was hot, or that he needed a drink, or his back hurt. I reminded him that he was holding the baby and some of us haven't gotten to hold him yet even though we carried him for 7 months in the womb and had a 6 inch cut glued shut on our belly that feels like fire when anything touches it and we can't stand up all the way without wondering if we're going to split open.... so, he was grateful.
We also had to get a picture of Nate with his stuffed animal that is way bigger than him so that we have something to compare him to in size. (I'm just realizing as I'm typing this that that is what rulers are for, so it kind of doesn't make sense.)
Anyhow, aren't they cute? Even if Jason does look like he has a porn-stache.

Tomorrow I'm calling dibs.

*UPDATE* I did get to hold one of my babies! On Sunday I got to hold Reese for a blissful hour, and give him lots of kisses! Almost 3 weeks after they're born, I'm getting to give them love - more than "petting" them through the holes in the "fishbowl." We do have a picture, but I can't find it, so- when I do, I'll post it.

Sunday, November 23, 2008

Recommendations Requested.

I have a little problem. It's called a mole.
Well, it's not so much the mole, it's that Oakley is infatuated with it. It's on my shoulder, and every chance he gets, Oak is searching for it.

It's not that he searches for it that's the problem either. It's the fact that he's named it that really bothers me.

It's name is Josh. I don't know why, or where that came from. One day he was standing behind me while I was sitting on the couch and said, "Josh" as he pushed on my mole. Now, any chance he gets, he's searching for it, says, "Hi, Josh," "Bye, Josh," and talks about Josh.

It's gotta stop. Josh has got to go.

So, here's my question:

Can a regular doctor take off moles or does it have to be a dermatologist? I had a couple of moles (yes, just call me Tortilla) taken off 10-ish years ago and the doctor was very thorough, but left Frankenstien-like scars. Not that anyone is looking at my shoulder or anything, but I would just prefer not to have big-old scars.

Thanks for your input.

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Because They're Just So Cute!

Nate
2 pounds 6 oz

Reese
2 pounds 9 ounces

Oh, we did find out, they are identical. How fun is that?

Thursday, November 13, 2008

Ta-Da!

Reesetiny hands
hanging out
(his tongue is always hanging out, it's hilarious)


Nate
size in comparison to Jason's hand
He sleeps like Jason and Oakley, with his arms up over his head.
He keeps his tongue in his mouth, but he drools like crazy.


We're doing well. Nate is loving life. He's healthy and tiny. Reese has some vascular problems which have led to a blood clot in his leg and hole in his bowels, and is keeping us busy. We have been blessed with the BEST neo-natologists, Dr. Waterkotte and Dr. Hamburg, I think they are amazing!

C-sections are the way to go, as well as shower chairs, Rasin Bran and Percocet. Thanks everyone for your calls, emails and concern. Unfortunately, it will be a while before anyone's allowed to see the babies in the NICU - thanks to RSV season. Sorry.

Just wanted to share these guys with you.

Love,
Sara

Monday, November 10, 2008

BABIES!!!

The babies are here!
...
Baby A: Reese Melvin,
weighing 2 pounds, 7 ounces
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Baby B: Nate Jeffrey,
weighing 2 pounds, 2 ounces
...
Honestly, they are the tiniest and most precious things we've ever seen! Sara will be in the hospital for a few more days, but of course, is accepting congrats in the form of chimichangas. :) She will update with more details when she gets home and rested.
In the meantime, let's keep these tiny babies in our prayers so that they can grow to be big strong boys! Thanks!
Love,
Melissa

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

...The Goose Is Getting Fat

(ode to Longfellow and Mrs. Stewart for teaching us the most festive songs ever)



So, yes, I know its not even Halloween yet and I'm talking Christmas, but because I have babies coming probably in November or December, and I have one of my cute out-of-state brothers for Christmas, and that will involve mailing things (not the babies,) I am thinking about it now.

My sister-in-law asked me today to make up a list. This is what I'm coming up with.

* How old do you have to be or young do you have to be to have underwear on your list, or to want people to buy them for you? My mom and I were remembering a wedding registry we got one time from Target that had "women's panties" on it. I thought it was weird at the time, but now, I'd totally take them as a gift.

* I want a new pillow that doesn't give me a crink in my neck. I'm kindof a pillow snob, and the last ones I bought were from the $4 bin at Target and I've hated them ever since buying them.

* Stretch marks. Oh wait; check. Sorry people, the babies beat you to it, and they were free.

* Is it rude to ask for a new car? Even though I'm supposed to be staying home, the fact that Jason and I are sharing a vehicle and I don't have the ability to go somewhere if I wanted to is making me insane. So, I'd like one.

* A chimichanga. I'll take that one early, while it's hot.

Thursday, October 23, 2008

Definition for Oakley


bedrest

noun
confinement to bed continuously

So, good luck with a 2 year old, right? Today he smoked a pack of tampons and lathered himself up, head to toe, with KY, baby shampoo and hair crap. He got his second bath for the day by 10:50 AM. Not a record, but certainly not one of my favorite activities.

Poor kid is bored.

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Sunday, October 5, 2008

Rough Times.

Anybody want to buy me a pedicure? My super sexy smooth heels ripped my sheets to shreds. Yep, I'm gross like that.What about the ped-egg you ask? I can't hold my breath that long to reach my heels.

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Really?

I don't know if you can tell what's going on here, but it makes me laugh.Oh, watch out for the tricky ones... the mail goes in the mailbox not the garbage can.

So, Jason and I haven't decided yet if it's for training purposes or the Mailman Olympics. Maybe both.

Friday, September 5, 2008

Drumroll Please.....

So, we had the ultrasound, and they took tons of pictures.

Can you tell anything in these?

Aww, cutie little spine and buns!

And a tummy and face, looking up.


Now for some parts. Muh... who really knows what things are in there?
The biggest suprise: THIS!!!:

Interpretation:
The last picture is actually what we saw first.

TWINS!

I kid you not!
Is that something to joke about? Not unless you are mean.
Yes, we are having twins, as depicted by the 4th picture of their heads together, total suprise, no, they don't run in the family, and for those mothers of twins who will ask, there's one
placenta and two sacks, so probably identical. The first pictue is "Baby A" whom we will refer to as Almonds and the second picture is "Baby B" whom we will refer to as Banana. We are mature, seeing as how they are boys and all. (I know my mom is shaking her head at me right now.)

So, as for names, ugh. We have a girl name, it's Alyssa. Half Alyson, half Melissa; after my sisters. Boys: no clue. If we follow the same idea, we could combo my brothers' names: Chris, Jacob and Kevin. So far I've come up with: Javis (J pronounced as H) and Chravis (kinda like crevice.) Another idea is to just have my brothers compete to see who can be the favorites and the two winners will get their name sponsored by a child.

But for reals, no ideas on names. Suggestions still welcome! (I guess we still have a few months to figure this all out.)

Ta-da!
Time to go eat. Oh, how awesome is it that I gained 14 pounds this month?

Thursday, September 4, 2008

Plain or With Nuts?

So, what's your vote? The ultrasound is tomorrow at 9, and I'm excited!!!

Tell me what you think, and if you have any name suggestions that would be helpful too. So far the names are: awesome.

Friday, August 29, 2008

Random Sampler at 4:37 AM

So I woke up with charlie horses in both legs at 3:07 and can't go back to sleep. So, what do I do? Start thinking... ugh... I hate thinking. (P.S. If you weren't aware, I'm not a morning / sleep disturbance person. I fully count the hours I sleep possible and then get frustrated thinking, "Now I only have 3 hours before Oakley wakes up. Now I only have 2 hours and 15 minutes before Oakley wakes up..." and so on. SO, this post may be a bit cranky.)
Anyhoo, so since I was lying as still as I could, trying to force my eyes to stay closed, and that didn't work, I decided to get up. I had some chocolate milk. What to do next? Blog. (Honestly, I did consider folding laundry, but the breaker for the lights must have flipped on that side of the house, and I don't want to go outside right now, because that would mean that I would have to get dressed just incase someone was driving by (heaven forbid walking by) at this early hour.)

So, here's a list of things I was thinking about while lying perfectly still:

Don't itch the bug bites. How did I get them? I hate bug bites, especially the one on my finger because it's a deep itch you can't get to, and it totally impairs my chocolate milk stirring ability.

I wonder if I'm having a boy or a girl. I should have scheduled my ultrasound sooner... I could know by now!

To do today:
-mop the floor
-get new license with the right address (it's only been 2 1/2 years) and new picture because I'm vain, and the current one looks like I have tadpoles for eyes.
-start making this dress.-email Amanda and figure out what the fam will wear. I think I'll wear this, because it's my current favorite. (Note: this is not exactly the shirt, I couldn't find the picture on-line, and this is pretty close, just different colors.)

How do I get this for less than $150?

What do I say to the nurses to get me an epidural asap? Drop names? (I know, it's 5 months away, but I was laying there thinking for a good hour and a half!)

The house is way too quiet. Is the fan on?

.......... That's all. Sorry for the boring post... but as mentioned before, I'm not a morning person, and if I can go to sleep now, I'll have just over two hours before Oakley wakes up.

Friday, August 22, 2008

Free Doughnuts!

What could be just as good as a Filiberto's breakfast burrito on a lazy Friday Morning?Absolutely.

This morning on my way out to my brother, Kevin's house to paint (pictures of that later,) I decided that what I really needed was some delicious.

The drive-thru was empty and they said that the original glazed were being served hot. Mmmmmmm. So, a half dozen I must have.

I handed over my debit card, and the girl came back saying it was declined. (Imagine me breaking into a sweat.)

Not a problem, I handed over a credit card. The girl gives it back, stating it's expired. Sure enough, it's not 2006 anymore. (I turn the A/C up now because I'm getting really hot.)

Allrighty, last chance, I handed over my cute, clear American Express I got when I was 18 with a $300 limit, checking the expiration date before. The girl hands it back, is silent for a minute, and then lets me know that it says the card number is inactive.

I stare down at my wallet, thinking... library card? moon valley gift card? bahama bucks punch card? and then turn around and tell Oakley to spit out his donut to which the girl quickly responds, "It's okay, keep them."

It's a Krispy Kreme Miracle!

P.S. I called my bank, Wells Fargo whom I seriously love, and they said they had suspected fraud so they stopped my debit card. After listing several transactions, sure enough, some little jerks had gotten a hold of my debit card number. SO, I'm out of a debit card for a couple of weeks.

Good news though, he said my checks were still usable. Phew! Um, so anybody want to be in line behind me while I write out a check?

Thursday, August 14, 2008

It gave me a cramp!


Click it, you won't be disappointed.

Sunday, July 27, 2008

An Update, Finally.

Melvi, my dad, sassed me for not posting, ever, so here I go.

As for me, not much new, except my sexy body. It resembles the Grinch these days.

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Okay, those of you that hate posts on kids, stop reading now. It's all I have to possibly talk about though.
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Oakley turned 2!

We're going to do a tag on him to so we can maybe see some progression in his little life.


20 months ago he:

1. was 4 months old and looked like a lizard/bird, but I thought he was adorable.
2. was rolling over.

3. enjoyed eating his toes.

10 months ago he:

1. was growing his beard for Halloween.
2. was walking pretty steadily on his own.

3. was still having serious issues with eating textured food. He gagged on anything with the slightest lump and didn't have enough teeth to really chew anything.

5 months ago he:

1. was 19 months old was LOVING nursery; still does thank goodness.

2. learned about time out.

3. put together his first sentence, "Mommy, I nunny (funny), huh?" What?

3 months ago he:

1. lived in time out. (I put the lock on the outside of the door. Arrest me.)

1 month ago he:

1. was almost two and being a sweetie pie.

2. went on lots of bike rides.

3. went camping for the first time.

4. taught himself to swim, kindof. He's a bit stubborn and doesn't want any help. I can't wait for the teenage years.

5. got his 1 year molars.

6. found a "drinking fountain" (air conditioning run-off hose) at grandma's and uses it all the time. Is there a vaccine for meningitis?


So far this month he:

1. turned 2.

2. attempted potty training.

3. has repeated every single word I've said.

4. rode his new bike 1000 miles.


yesterday he:

1. hung out with Dad all day while I went to Tucson for my cousin's shower.

2. bought me this awesome computer with dad as a peace offering for wrecking my laptop.

(yeah, have no idea how to use it so I'd love advise.)

today he:

1. was good in church. Hallelujah!

2. learned about family prayer in nursery and actually colored his picture instead of just being the crayon Nazi.

3. took a nap.

4. went to Grandpa and Grandma's and played with Bruce.

tomorrow he:

1. will go to Grandma's again and play with Bruce and go swimming.

2. probably won't eat, because he's anorexic.

in the next year he:

1. will get potty-trained, if we're lucky.

2. will maybe get some more teeth and maybe actually swallow food instead of chewing and spitting it all out.

3. will become a brother and like it. :)

in 3 years he:

1. will be 5 and maybe starting kindergarten, maybe not though, we might wait a year.

2. will be potty trained, no "if we're lucky", if not he'll be one of those weird kids who wears tucked in sweats with light-up Sponge Bob teva's.

in 5 years he:

1. will be 7 and probably be missing most of his teeth and incredibly awesome looking.

2. might be into sports.

3. will not want me planning his life.