Home alone w 4..

Monday was my first day home alone w all four since Lexi was born on 11/17 thanks to Thanksgiving break. It was very tough. None of the older 3 slept. They were in terrible moods by dinner time. Mitch didn't get home until almost 5 bc he's working 10hr shifts. The over time is hard on both of us. I try to remember we are both sacrificing for the family: Mitch's body and my sanity! After dinner that night I showered then started in bathing children. Once the older 3 we're done I put then to bed and fed Lexi while Mitch showered. Glad I didn't bathe Lexi before that bc she spit up for the first time! Her umbilical cord stump fell off, but for now I'm sill doing sponge baths. I like to do that the first few weeks. Yesterday was much better at nap time--only Lexi didn't sleep. Today nap time has again been crummy. Rafe is down, Lexi nursing, Gabi laying down, and Addy removing ornaments. Which reminds me, we got a live tree this year! My first ever. I'm excited. Ppl say they are a maintenance item to water and sweep after. Obviously those ppl don't have 4 kids at home! I sweep several times a day and try to vacuum twice daily due to brown rugs. A live tree is no problem! Our December is filling up fast. Lexi is being baptized on saturday. Addy has an appt with an ENT for her hoarse voice next week and an eye appt later in dec. All us girls have teeth cleanings. Not to mention Christmas pictures, Christmas candy, gingerbread making day, and various Christmases with relatives. Goodbye November 2011... I'd post thoughts on labor/delivery but phone is ab to die..

Mag sulfate

I shouldn't have shut down fb! I've been in the hosp since 9pm last night, mag since 11pm, had first ruins of steroid shots last night, and have had a heck of a time w a particular resident. After 19.5hrs of no food, Jensen finally came to the rescue and told these ppl to feed me!!!!!! Ctxn are slowing. Will be on mash at least another 22hrs. Will update/edit sperling when feeling better. Haven't vomited yet..

Sorry Been Busy!

We had a really busy week with closing on the rental. I've been trying to get all the utilities hooked up. Water and gas are on, but because it was a foreclosure and electric had been turned off for 6+ mos we had to have an electrical inspection. A few things weren't up to code, the biggest fix I think was moving the smoke detector to the hallway--so nothing major. We're trying to get a second inspection scheduled, so electric can come out, and Mitch won't have to work without AC! I feel bad for him and Mike! A pipe did burst when the water was turned on from being improperly winterized, (great job, City) but that's been fixed. The bedrooms are cleaned out, cleaned up, and except for tape, are ready to be painted.

I'll be 23 weeks tomorrow. 22 weeks is when our little Saint Lily went to Heaven, so it's always an emotional week to get through. I've done great though, not having hardly any contractions at all. The biggest things have been staying hydrated, not getting too stressed out, and surrendering everything.

School is going great! We all love it. We got an awesome calendar from Amazon. It's huge but it's got weather and calendar. I also got the skirts made for the girls. They're soooo cute!! Tomorrow or Wednesday I'm expecting some Ariel fabric to come in. They're going to an Ariel play with Grandma in less than two weeks, and I'm going to make them matching dresses for the show.

On Saturday a family friend--so close she could be considered family--unexpectedly passed away. Because of the heat my grandma doesn't think I should try to make it to the funeral. I'm hoping we'll get a break in the heat, and I'll be able to go, but it is hard on me. We'll all miss Dora. I'm so thankful she was able to make it to Grandma and Pa's 65th anniversary and see everyone. Her husband was sick for a long time before passing, so we're glad she didn't have to suffer in that way. She's got a treasure trove of good deeds completed on behalf of our family, and now she's enjoying Paradise and her Eternal Reward. I'm especially thankful she already made our new baby's afghan--all the kids have one. : )