Baby # 2 picture

I had my first OBGYN appointment Wednesday for baby #2. Jeff was unable to go due to a training class at work :( The doctor confirmed that we are expecting only one child on September 2, 2010. If this baby is 2 days late, he/she will share a birthday with both my parents and my niece Shelby! Wouldn't that be awesome!!!! We hope to find out in about 5 weeks if we are in fact expecting a sister for Brooke or a little brother!

Brooke's 1 Year Checkup

What a terrible day it was for Brooke!!! I woke up that morning dreading her appointment!!!!! We headed over to the hospital where Jeff met up with us. The visit with the doctor wasn't too bad. Our other pediatrician left the military so we got a chance to meet our new Doctor. Let's just say that I wasn't very impressed with him!!!!! Oh well, what can you do? The nurse measured Brooke and she is still in the 99%tile for her height at 32 inches but has dropped to the 76%tile for weight at 22lbs 5+ oz. The nurse told us 23 lbs originally but wrote 22lbs 5+ oz on our sheet?!? After the long wait/visit with the new Doctor it's time to head over to immunizations. Brooke had 5 shots in her thighs, given one at a time. She started screaming with shot 1 and I don't think she took a breath until he was finished. My poor baby!! I almost started crying when she did!! After that torture was over it was time to have her blood drawn. I knew I definitely couldn't hold her for this. I'm so glad Jeff was there for this part!! Boy was she screaming!!!! I walked over to the drink machine so I didn't have to watch her beautiful little face in pain. When it was over, we sat her down in the waiting room and she drank some water which I think calmed her down for a few minutes. I headed over to get my H1N1 and after another 10 minutes we were out the door where she finally quit crying and passed out! My poor baby!!!!

In the waiting room!

Getting the stethoscope check.

Playing with toys while waiting for the Doctor

Pregnancy # 2 so far...

...is a challenge!! I have never been so nauseated in my life!!! Yesterday was the worst day so far. I was hoping for a repeat of Brooke's pregnancy but no such luck! I so wish I would have had the nausea with Brooke and not with this one. It's so hard feeling this way while taking care of a 1 year old. ( I know Kelly knows what I'm talking about!!) Aside from the sick feeling and bathroom breaks every 30 mins, everything is going good. I'll see the Dr. next Wednesday and make sure there's only one in there. I'm upset that Jeff won't be there due to combat training at work! I tried to reschedule but they are so booked I'd have to wait until mid Feb to see a doctor and I don't want to wait that long. I'll let you guys know what they say next week.

On a different note I want to thank Jeff for being incredibly helpful the last couple weeks. He started in Florida giving Brooke baths every night as has continued to do so since we've been home. It's already so uncomfortable for me to bend over and bath her and he has continued to do it without complaint. He had stepped up with this pregnancy so much and I can thank him enough!!!

Thank you Jeff, Love you!!!

Brooke's 1st Birthday Party

Brooke playing with her balloons before her party.

Before the party

The ice cream cone cupcakes.

The birthday cupcake

The brown paper bag was for Gavin. I couldn't give him a cupcake bag!!

Shelby being a big helper and wrapping a present for me.

Brooke and Kalyn

Brooke giving Kalyn a kiss.

Brooke and Shelby

Brooke loved her cupcake!!!

Brooke trying to get Papa's hat.

She did get Papa's nose!

After a quick clean-up, Brooke is getting ready for presents.

Well, after playing with Grandma (sliding across the floor)

Brooke and Caleb

Brooke passed out cold!

Party's over!!!