Level 2 U/S

We had our "big" u/s this past week & I am so happy to report that everything looks great. I was convinced there would be plenty of markers for downs syndrome. I am so glad that I was so wrong! Of course the doctor wouldn't let me be thrilled over this. He had to be such a bummer & tell me that 2/3's of ds babies will show up on ultrasound, but the other 1/3 look normal. Therefore, I am not in the clear yet. I declined the amnio & actually had to sign a waiver that I didn't want it. So all in all, I guess it was the best possible appointment we could have had given the circumstances.

We also decided not to find out the gender. We asked if it was possible to let us know at a later date if we changed our minds. The tech actually gave us an envelope with a picture inside telling us if it is a boy or a girl. I know if I open it I am going to be so mad at myself, so for now I haven't been tempted. I have a feeling it is a boy....but most of my family thinks it is a girl. For now, I will just wait & see! We haven't even discussed names, and I honestly haven't even thought of any. Any suggestions?

School starts next week & I am very nervous because I know I don't even know what I am in for! How do you handle working & then coming home to take care of kids? I was always the last one out of the building & one of the first ones there in the morning. That is NOT going to be the case now.....how do you do it?

Well, that it is for now....Goodnight! :)

I'm so glad you're still here!

(Just as a side note, I started this entry on Aug. 3rd....it is now Aug. 9th. I've added extra comments in parenthesis to the original post to make this post current.)


Thanks Summergirl for the shout out! I am surprised, yet very happy that you all stopped by! Life continues to be very hectic. I had a totally boring & normal ob visit the other day.....I loved it! The baby was still alive, kicking, & with a good heartbeat. I am still in denial that there is a life inside of me.....I am shocked every time I see it on the u/s! I finally told some friends & even my boss. Luckily, he took the news of my return from a 2 year maternity leave being pregnant again with a sense of humor. I am dreading all of the comments from my co-workers, and even more so from the parents. It should be an interesting fall! (All week I've been going to school for a few hours to try and get things organized & prepared for September. I am so exhausted from trying to do everything. I am really in trouble!!! :)

I've made lots of progress with the 2 year olds. They are finally out of my bed & we are working on toilet training. My daughter had a great day today with NO accidents!!! I'm not going to officially call her "potty trained", but I am so happy that she is even remotely close! (She actually had a great week. She only wears a diaper at night & has had 2 accidents in the past week!!!) I've been spending my days in the bathroom waiting for my son to pee. He's been making progress, as a week ago, he refused to even think about wearing underwear. The past few days, he has been going through 4 to 5 pairs of underwear a day.....but at least he is putting it on! I can see that this is going to take a VERY long time for him. (He has been wearing a combination of diapers & underwear. When he wants to do it, he does it great....but there is no "forcing" him!)

Well, that is about it. Hearing about Leah with 4 under 3 makes me feel much be about 3 under 3!!!! :)