Intelligent Conversation

Last week Mia asked me the dreaded question.

Mia: Mom, where do babies come out of the mommy? Do they cut your tummy open?

Me: Sometimes they have to, but most of the time the baby comes out of the mommy's private part.

She was totally cool with the answer, as I knew she would be. That's why I told her more than I've ever told my boys. She thought about it and we talked a little bit about it and that was it. Until today.

Mia: Noah, did you know that babies come out of their mom's private part?

Noah: Nuh uh.

Mia: Yes huh. Even ask Mom.

Noah: Mom, that's not true, huh?

Me: Yes, Noah. That's true.

Noah: No it's not. How comes some mommies get their bellies cut open then?

Me: Sometimes if there is a problem they have to cut the mommy's tummy open to get the baby out fast and then they sew it up after the baby is out.

Noah: You mean with stitches?

Me: Yes.

Noah is in DEEP thought now for a few minutes.

Noah: Which private part does the baby come out of? Number one, or number two?

Mia: Number one, silly!

Me: LOL

Poor Noah. I really wouldn't have given him that much information at this age, because I'm sure it grossed him out. Since his sister chose to inform him though, there wasn't much I could do. Oh, the joys of having older children this time around!

Baby's First Hiccups- February 8th

So it's been a few weeks, but I wanted to record the date of the baby's first hiccups. That ALWAYS makes me smile. I love the feeling of movement inside of me, especially at this point in the game. I'm a little tired and sore, but mostly loving it right now!

Kirt probably would tell you otherwise because he only sees me at the end of every day when I'm tired, my feet hurt and I'm a little cranky. He really great at back and foot massages though and he treats me really well.

Today I am almost 27 weeks. I can't believe I'm already at the point of going to the Dr. every 2 weeks! Crazy and fun. I'm getting excited. :)

January 5th - Ultrasound

Mia took this pic one day after Noah told me I needed to go on Biggest Loser because my belly was too big. Gotta love kids!

The new year brought an exciting event for us. On January 5th, we were able to get the next glimpses of our sweet little baby. I set the pics aside so I could scan them in for you to see, but haven't had time to do that yet. For the second time in a row (the first being with Mia), we had a MODEST BABY! The ultrasound tech tried everything she could to sneak a peek at the gender, but no luck. Kirt is VERY sure that it is a girl because of that. The baby is growing and developing well, which is what I was most happy to see. She (according to Kirt) even turned her head to look at her daddy and wave at him. It was very cute. Almost as if she could hear his excited voice as we were looking at different body parts.

Now, ALL the kids and Kirt are calling this baby a girl. I'm still not so sure, but if there is anything that would convince me, it would be these horrible headaches! I had headaches with Mia too, and had to drink lots of Coke to get them to dissipate. This time the Coke isn't working as well. I never had headaches with any of the boys.

A couple weeks ago I had a migraine type headache that lasted for 4 days. YES, 4 DAYS. I finally decided I better see the Dr. to make sure there wasn't an underlying problem. I went in and they checked my blood pressure and blood sugar. Both numbers were great, so he prescribed Lortab for me to take when the headaches get really bad. Go figure. My migraine medicine isn't safe to take during pregnancy, but narcotics are... WHAT?? I have only been taking 1/2 a Lortab when they get bad, but it does worry me to take it. This mom has to function though so she can work full-time and be a mom full-time to 4 other kids, so she doesn't have a choice! That's all for now...