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Post by christinam on Apr 1, 2006 8:03:59 GMT -5
jacque, i am jumping out of my skin!!!so we call our social worker yesterday! we have some news finally!!!!!this week the important paper we are waiting for will be here, and in 4 weeks we will have our babies picture!!!!!!!then from that they said about 3 to 4 more months so defiantely still by summer!!!!!!!!i am beyond excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!chrissy
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Post by AwesomeMommy on Apr 3, 2006 10:34:54 GMT -5
Chrissy!!!! This is awesome news.... I am so excited for you! So, what is this important paper you are waiting for, and why is it so important? One month until we see your babies first photo! That is 30 days!!! What wonderful news for me to come home to! --- We had an awesome time in Chicago!!! I will be back on a bit later to post all about it and share my photos.... for now I got to get Kailey off to school (she is already late, we decieded to let her sleep in), read all that I missed on the site and in my email, and help Mike record his speech........ you know, all of those things that pile up while you are away. I will be back online later today!
Jacque
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Post by christinam on Apr 3, 2006 17:22:53 GMT -5
thank you! one month!!!!!i cant wait!!!!cant wait to share!!!!!!my mom gave me my shower yesterday!it was sooooooo much fun got such great stuff, and our house is loaded and a mess, a good mess, lol......
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Post by AwesomeMommy on Apr 4, 2006 9:57:51 GMT -5
Ok take two... I have already typed this once, but for some reason it did not post. So, now on to my Vacation Story. I am going to post it over a few different posts so this time I do not lose it.
Friday: We woke up at about 7am, and then ran a few errands before leaving town. We went to the Bank, Post Office, Dropped off the Dog at the vet, and then went to Walgreen's to drop off Mike's prescription for his blood pressure medication. While we were waiting for the Prescription to be filled we went to Windmont Park to eat some McDonald's for breakfast. It was awesome outside, the perfect temp it felt just like late spring.
We pick up his medicine on the way out of town, then about an hour down the road we realized that he had the wrong medication. Well, it was the correct pills, but the wrong dosage, it was not near strong enough. So when we got to Morris to eat with Mike's parents (at Dairy Queen, very yummy) we picked up Uncle Donnie and then went to their Walgreen's.
It turned out that the pharmacist at our Walgreen's gave him the correct prescription, he followed what the Dr wrote out... but the Dr wrote it out for the wrong amount. The Dr was out, so he just had to deal with it for a few days. The Pharmacist assured us it would be OK... but I was like OK whatever this is his heart we are talking about, isn't there anything more we can do???
Mike was more then ok with it, so we continued to Chicago. About an hour later we arrived, but had no clue what to do first. So we went to Navy Pier. It was so nice, very windy, but nice outside. We walked along the pier, and then went to the Build a Bear, Kailey made a rabbit and I made a bunny. They are soooo cute. I will post photos later.
Then we went out to one of our favorite pizza places, Ledo's in Lagrange. We go there every time we are in the area, I just love it so much!
After dinner we checked into the hotel, Uncle Donnie took a nap and Mike, Kailey and I went swimming. It was great but the water was cold so after an hour we decided to get out of the pool and get some ice cream. We went to the Stone Cold Creamery....http://www.coldstonecreamery.com/main/index.asp It was beyond awesome, homemade ice cream, great toppings... if you are every around one I highly recommend going!
After that we went back to the Holiday Inn and went to bed.
Ok... gonna post this, check on the kids, and then I will be back for the rest.....
Jacque
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Post by AwesomeMommy on Apr 4, 2006 10:20:14 GMT -5
So Saturday Morning we get up and go to the Breakfast Buffet, it was yummy. And then headed to the Museum of Science and Industry. We got there shortly after they opened, so we were able to see all of our favorites and a few new displays too.I love science, and I think that looking at the human body and learning about how it works is just fascinating. They had this display of slices of a human, the slices were vertical and some horizontal, it was done so you could see all of the piece and where they are in conjunction to one another. It was fascinating. Kailey and I could have looked at it forever, Mike and Donnie thought it was pretty cool also. We also saw the babies, I do not want to get in the whole moral vrs Science debate, but they have babies on display at the different levels of gestation. Mike hates it, I love science so I wanted to look at it. Kailey thought it was cool, but we did not tell her that they were real babies. I can only look at them up until about the 30 week mark, then I have to stop...... it gets to hard then. It is kind of like a double edged sword. I love it from the science aspect, but then my "mom" senses kick in and it just breaks my heart.
Anyway, they also had a new display of about 100 video games that you could PLAY! They had the original version of Pong, the old Atari's, Cleico Vision, you name it... it was there. I was able to play PitFall and Asteroids... old games I have not played since I was a kid. It was so much fun.
On our way out Kailey got some Astronaut food to share with her class, a mood ring, some post cards, and a bracelet. She just LOVES the mood ring, she always say what mood the ring shows her being it. It is so cute.
After the museum of Science and Industry we went to this little family owned Italian restaurant, it is called Via Bella. It was the most AMAZING RESTAURANT I HAVE EVER BEEN TO! It was like walking into a little Italian home and having someone's grand mother cook for you. It was great and I highly recommend it. I wish they were everywhere so you could all give it a try... but here is the website, maybe Diane and Linda could actually eat there, they are Illinois ladies like myself. We went there with Uncle Donnie and my friend Bridget and her family... we had so much fun. www.liketosave.com/viabella/
After dinner we walked over to this little Chocolate store. It was like walking into the candy store that was in the first Willy Wonka movie. It was sooooo awesome. We bought $40.00 worth of candy, it was a good price for being home made. www.rmcf.com/IL/LaGrange50578/ Here is the website for that place too.... sooooooo awesome, check it out, and if you can order online, DO SO!!!
Then we went to Cold Stone again and had icecream...... back to the hotel to watch a movie and go to sleep.
Ok, be back in a few.
Jacque
Ps: Yes, we ate out alot.... I gained 3 pounds on the trip... but I am not concerned, it was well worth it!
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Post by AwesomeMommy on Apr 4, 2006 10:35:44 GMT -5
Before I get on to Sunday and Monday I have to tell you something sooo funny. While I was at the Museum of S & I .... I had to go pee, and since it is OPK time I had one with me. So there I was sitting in the stall waiting for the test to complete. And I had to think to myself that I was certifiably insane... Think about it... how many people can say that they took an OPK at the M of S & I? Then I had to laugh out loud, because I bet I am not the first and not the last because there are so many of us out there TTC!!!!
Sunday was a simple day we got up and checked out, then headed to Joliet. We went to Cracker Barrel and then started shopping. Mike got a couple pairs of Shoes from foot locker, I got some flip flops from target and Kailey got 2 skirts, some workout pants, and 3 shirts from old navy.
Then we went to Coal City to visit Mike's parents and see their new house... this is no longer exciting because then move all of the time. They have rented four houses in the last two years..... all in the same town.
We then dropped off Uncle Donnie in Morris and headed home. We did not get to bed until after 10pm, so we let Kailey sleep in.
Around 10 on Monday we brought her into school and then went back at about 11:30 to eat lunch with her class. Then we had to film Mike's speech for one of his classes..... by the time we got that done and it was time to get Kailey from school, go to the post office to mail the speech, run to WalMart to get some things... and then we were hurrying home to drop the groceries off so we could head out to tumbling.
BUT EVERYTHING CAME TO A SCREECHING HALT AS SOON AS WE GOT HOME FROM THE STORE!!! OUR OUTDOOR CAT HAD KITTENS!!!! We did not know she was pregnant, and our vet (one of my best friends) even said she just looked big, not pregnant. It was a small litter, only 3... but one of them did not make it. So now we have two babies in the house. I am so excited!!!
We got them situated, and then went to tumbling... while we were there Kailey lost another tooth! WooHoo, since she lost it at tumbling she got a tooth necklace... how cute is that? Then we went back to the store, bought some kitty supplies and brought the mommy kitty and the kittens back into the house. They are all doing well... and they are so cute. I will post photos of them when I can get some good ones. Right now all they do is eat and sleep.
Also.... while we were gone our new family photos came in! They look good, I look like an ass, but I always do in my photos....
Ok, I think that is it. I am going to post this then start on personals..... that will take awhile, I have alot of catching up to do!
Jacque
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Post by AwesomeMommy on Apr 4, 2006 11:05:29 GMT -5
YOU HAD YOUR SHOWER!!!! That is so exciting! Tell me ALL about it! I want to know what you did, what kind of food you had, and most importantly.... what you got for that precious little baby of yours!!! This is so exciting.... I know I have said it a million times, but I am so happy for you!
Jacque
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Post by christinam on Apr 4, 2006 15:09:04 GMT -5
thank you!!!!!i am so happy right now too, finally!!!i cant wait, we got a co sleeper basinett, a playyard, diapers, a highchair 2 carriages, car seats, toys, a handmade sweater set from my mom and dad with booties and blanket and hat, the bedding, oneseys, my parents even already got our child winter coats, lol.......i got a hamper with a ton of clothes on aline, that was adoreable.....a musical jewerly box with a birth certificate holder......a walker, a jmuperoo, a swing, a boucey thing, a booster seat.....so much more.....lol........it was an aweosme day, i cant post pics, if i email you can you do it for me.......in the other forum i am always in i would appreciate it sooo very much!!!!!
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Post by AwesomeMommy on Apr 4, 2006 15:24:28 GMT -5
I would love to post photos for you. My email is ambassadorsofhope2002@yahoo.com go ahead and email them to me and I will post them either later tonight or during naptime tomorrow.
I am glad you had so much fun, it sounds like you received so many wonderful gifts!!! Are you going with a theme for the baby's room, if so... what is it?
Jacque
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Post by AwesomeMommy on Apr 5, 2006 11:18:18 GMT -5
The photos are posted on the Making Mommies Life Easier part of the site! They are great. You look so happy!!! I love the little outfits on the clothes line, I think that is just adorable!
Jacque
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Post by AwesomeMommy on Apr 6, 2006 11:32:12 GMT -5
TODAY IS O DAY!!!! I got a super dark OPK!!!! We made love this morning, yes we made love... it was not the baby dancing kind if you know what I mean. It was actually good! And Fun! LOL I think we will again tonight, then again on Friday and then on Saturday and Sunday just to be sure that we have our bases covered. Say a little prayer that Mikes sperm are super swimmers and find that egg!
Jacque
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Post by AwesomeMommy on Apr 6, 2006 13:39:53 GMT -5
here are some vacation photos! Kailey. Kailey and Mike. A Giant Sub... this was pretty cool. Mike and Donnie's favorite. Me and Kailey Kailey The Giant Heart, this was Kailey's favorite display. A train set... it was huge, I thought it was awesome.
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Post by christinam on Apr 7, 2006 14:13:32 GMT -5
adoreable! love the 2 of you as conductors!!!!!
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Post by AwesomeMommy on Apr 10, 2006 12:29:52 GMT -5
Hello Hello Chrissy!!!! Super busy weekend, I cannot wait to tell you about it... today is the first day of Spring Break... which means I am going to have a zillion kids here all day long. I am going to try to post at nap time while the older kids are watching a movie... but if you do not hear from me it means they either A. Have me tied up in the attic or B. all hell has broken lose and my home has started to closely resemble the book "the Lord of the Flies"..... well, maybe C. we will be having to much fun and I can break away from them for a moment to post.
Hugs and all that jazz......
Jacque
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Post by christinam on Apr 11, 2006 7:16:17 GMT -5
hello there! i on the other hand was sick all weekend! a bug of some sort, getting better! i cant wait to hear about your weekend! i willbe back later, i have been setting up our babies things, it is soooo fun, i am ready for the second hahahahaha!!!!!
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