Monday, September 29, 2008

You May Have Noticed...

that things on this blog have slowed down a bit lately. However, I do have a really good reason, I promise! O is going to be a big sister!!! She is SUPER excited, and she has already decided that I am having 2 babies, and their names are Mimi and Buddy. She is planning on nursing the babies (although I REALLY think it's just 1!). She loves to hug, kiss, and pat my belly. She has a great stethoscope, and she loves to listen to my tummy. She tells me that she hears the baby laughing and crying, and she says that HER belly says "All aboard the choo-choo train." Silly girl :) I've been extremely exhausted for about the past 5 weeks and very sick for the past 3. Hence, the slow down! O has done a great job taking care of me. She loves to do little things to "make mama feel bettah."
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46 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2008 at 5:12 PM

    Congrats Melissa - how exciting! :) Hope you get through the sick part soon!

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  2. AnnieSeptember 29, 2008 at 5:13 PM

    Congratulations!!

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  3. This Girl loves to TalkSeptember 29, 2008 at 5:38 PM

    congrats.. a very exciting time

    though I dont envy that morning (all day) sickness.. which has put me off having number 4!! heehee

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  4. Heather S.September 29, 2008 at 5:43 PM

    Wow! Congratulations!!

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  5. Fun Mama - DeannaSeptember 29, 2008 at 5:54 PM

    Congratulations! I found that ginger altoids (or ginger almost anything - ginger candy, ginger beer) and sour candy are really helpful for morning sickness (all day for me too). I kept ginger altoids and sour patch kids with me all the time. I also found watermelon to be great in keeping the nausea down. Congratulations and good luck!

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  6. LorieSeptember 29, 2008 at 6:03 PM

    Congratulations!!

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  7. Gidget Girl ReadingSeptember 29, 2008 at 6:05 PM

    congrats!

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  8. maine momma of 3 (formally: stayathomemommy from maine)September 29, 2008 at 6:05 PM

    Congratulations!! My oldest said I was having "lots of babies" when she became a big sister. We laughed when I found out I was having twins!!

    Hope you start feeling better soon.

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  9. jojoebi-designsSeptember 29, 2008 at 6:46 PM

    wow congratulations! Hope you are feeling better soon!

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  10. Things I May Regret WritingSeptember 29, 2008 at 6:54 PM

    Congratulations! -Lilly

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  11. SandySeptember 29, 2008 at 6:54 PM

    That's wonderful news! I wish you all the best.

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  12. JenSeptember 29, 2008 at 8:00 PM

    Oh, what wonderful news! So happy for you!

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2008 at 8:57 PM

    Congratulations! How sweet! Best of luck to you. :)

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  14. Jen and AshSeptember 29, 2008 at 9:48 PM

    Congratulations! I hope it passes soon- I too remember trying to juggle a child and morning sickness... no fun! But totally worth it :)
    I'm glad O is excited!

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  15. BeckySeptember 29, 2008 at 10:23 PM

    How wonderful!!!
    I am very happy for you and hope that this passes fast. ;)

    Hang in there.
    Becky

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  16. LakisaSeptember 29, 2008 at 10:39 PM

    What a blessing! She wants to nurse the babies .. . .that's so sweet.

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  17. jenniferSeptember 29, 2008 at 11:14 PM

    Hooray! Congratulations!

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  18. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2008 at 11:38 PM

    Congratulations! I am so sorry about the morning sickness. I was sick until the third trimester with my second and it was misery.

    Sour candy to suck on was my life saver!

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  19. Annie ScarlettSeptember 29, 2008 at 11:41 PM

    Congratulations! That's wonderful news.

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  20. Jodie AllenSeptember 29, 2008 at 11:55 PM

    congratulations! i'm glad O is being such a good helper! My oldest was too little to help when I was sick and pregnant and so I'm glad you have her there with you making it a bit easier! :)

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  21. MiriSeptember 30, 2008 at 3:14 AM

    I am so happy for you!!!
    Congratulations and lots of good luck!
    Miri

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  22. JulieSeptember 30, 2008 at 5:14 AM

    HI, I have been a long time "lurker" and lover of your site and have your link on mine... for a long time. I love your activities with O and love reading about how to do motessori better. Thanks for your blog...

    and i had to comment this time and say congrats!!! I pray you start feeling better soon!

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  23. RobynSeptember 30, 2008 at 7:14 AM

    Congratulations! How exciting!

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  24. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2008 at 8:00 AM

    OMG, congratulations and god bless!

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  25. UnknownSeptember 30, 2008 at 8:02 AM

    Praise GOD!! Congratulations. Ü

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  26. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2008 at 9:35 AM

    Wow, Congratulations!!

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  27. RachelSeptember 30, 2008 at 9:41 AM

    Congratulations - hopefully you'll be feeling back to your normal (well not pukey) self soon!

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  28. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2008 at 10:08 AM

    Congratulations!!!!!!!!!

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  29. AliciaMarie83September 30, 2008 at 11:55 AM

    How awesome!! Congrats mama!

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  30. EvensporSeptember 30, 2008 at 3:36 PM

    Congratulations!

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  31. KimberlySeptember 30, 2008 at 5:14 PM

    Congratulations!!!

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  32. AngelaSeptember 30, 2008 at 7:22 PM

    It worked really well for us to get my son a doll before we had his brother (when he was 21 months old). He also has a little boppy pillow (a travel neck pillow) and feeds his baby while I am feeding my baby. He also will let me use my pump, but only if he gets to also "make milk" for the baby from his tummy too.

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  33. MichieSeptember 30, 2008 at 8:38 PM

    Congratulations! That's exciting. I don't think I could keep up with my 3 year old and be pregnant again! Make sure you take care of yourself and get as much sleep as possible!

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  34. MelissaSeptember 30, 2008 at 10:19 PM

    Wow! Thanks, everyone! I've had a rough couple of days, but surely this baby will give me a break soon...

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  35. ChristinaOctober 1, 2008 at 2:18 AM

    Congratulations! I hope the morning sickness part passes soon. :)

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  36. AnonymousOctober 1, 2008 at 7:41 AM

    Congratulations! What great news. I have a 4 month old and a daughter who will be two this month. It has been a challenge but an even greater joy. How wonderful that you have your mom to help and encourage. She is a great blessing to you, it seems. I took double doses of Vitamin B-6 and magnesium every day which (after a week or so) really cut down on the morning sickness.

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  37. Pauline PerhOctober 1, 2008 at 11:29 AM

    Congratulation Melissa! And O too! She is going to be a big sister. This period of time is also a great learning time for both of you, wish you all the best!

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  38. Lance and HeatherOctober 1, 2008 at 2:54 PM

    congratulations! i read your blog all the time and have tried some of the awesome activities with my 2 year old. He's not as patient and focused as O but we're working on it. Thanks for doing this blog. I've passed it to on to many of my mom friends!

    heather

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  39. AnonymousOctober 1, 2008 at 6:17 PM

    CONGRATS!!!!!! I hope you feel better soon. Remember it's worth it in the end. Having a new baby is all the more exciting when you have a toddler to share it with!

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  40. Amy from Occupation: MommyOctober 1, 2008 at 7:58 PM

    Congratulations! What an exciting time for your family!

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  41. AnonymousOctober 3, 2008 at 10:06 AM

    Congratulations!

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  42. AnonymousOctober 4, 2008 at 4:14 PM

    Congratulations! That's awesome, and how fun for O!

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  43. DOctober 5, 2008 at 2:35 PM

    Congratulations! That's wonderful news. I hope the sickness is behind you soon.

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  44. Dim Sum, Bagels, and CrawfishOctober 9, 2008 at 2:49 PM

    Wow, just catching up on blogs and saw your happy news! Hope you have a smooth pregnancy!

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  45. MelissaOctober 9, 2008 at 6:25 PM

    45 comments!!! I can't believe it :) Thanks for all of the well wishes! I really appreciate it :)

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  46. amberOctober 13, 2008 at 2:21 AM

    Congratulations!

    When are you expecting O's baby sister/brother?

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