I had a post idea in my mind for this week, I swear...
But this is too cute not to share.
xoxo,
Linda
What I Did This Week
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Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Friday, October 5, 2012
Landon's Birth Story
Just a few days after my sister in law gave birth to my handsome nephew, I asked her to take some time to write down his birth story. Knowing she was not usually the "sentimental type," I wanted to make sure she took time to write it all down while it was fresh in her mind. Landon had quite the adventure and I am pleased to have her share her story here at {the nuthouse}.
Landon was due to make his arrival on September 1, 2012.
However, that date came and went.
On September 7, 2012, I was told by my Doctor that if Landon did not arrive on his own, we would need to schedule an induction for September 16, 2012. WHAT?!? Are you kidding me? 15 days past due?
Ugh! So the wait continued…
On September 16th I was supposed to call the Labor and Delivery Department of the hospital at 8:00 am to schedule my induction. Landon decided he was not going to wait until 8:00 am. At 5:00 am I began to have contractions.
I had been having Braxton Hicks contractions earlier in the pregnancy but these contractions were VERY different, very constant, and very uncomfortable to say the least. I knew it was time! Gilbert and I headed to the hospital - Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, Ft. Hood Texas. It was pouring rain outside. Not a common occurrence in Central Texas.
Upon arrival, I was admitted and all the routine tests and monitoring began. I was indeed in active labor. There was just one problem…
The hospital had no rooms available for me.
WHAT?!? Are you kidding me - again?
I was already 15 days past due, now in active labor and now I am being told that there is no room for me?!
The hospital staff had no choice but to scramble, make a few phone calls and figure out where they could send me. After a few minutes, a nurse returned to tell me that I was going to be transported an hour away to St. David’s Hospital in Austin Texas via ambulance.
Gilbert was to follow us in his car.
Back out into the pouring rain we went. With the rain, came the numerous accidents on the highway and the insanely backed up traffic. My one hour ambulance ride turned into two hours. The longest and most uncomfortable two hour trip EVER.
By now, my contractions were about two minutes apart. The whole time I could see Gilbert out of the rear window of the ambulance. I just kept praying that Landon would not arrive in the back of an ambulance with Gilbert following in the car.
We finally arrive at the hospital and despite my extreme discomfort, I was incredibly impressed with the “luxury style” birthing suite I was taken to. Within minutes, a Doctor was in the room and we were discussing my options. Earlier in my pregnancy I fractured my pelvis (another long story in and of itself). That being said, there had always been questions and concerns about the whole delivery. After the Doctor’s examination, it was determined that I was already eight centimeters dilated and fully effaced. However, Landon was in a terrible position. The Doctor said that he had very broad shoulders and that there was a strong possibility that he could break his clavicle and our worsen my pelvic fracture if I were to proceed with vaginal delivery so we decided on a caesarian section.
From there, things progressed quickly and within an hour Landon Kyle Paiz was born.
September 16, 2012 at 2:18pm. 8 pounds 11 ounces, 21 inches long. Perfectly happy, healthy, and beautiful.
xoxo,
Melissa
Landon was due to make his arrival on September 1, 2012.
However, that date came and went.
On September 7, 2012, I was told by my Doctor that if Landon did not arrive on his own, we would need to schedule an induction for September 16, 2012. WHAT?!? Are you kidding me? 15 days past due?
Ugh! So the wait continued…
On September 16th I was supposed to call the Labor and Delivery Department of the hospital at 8:00 am to schedule my induction. Landon decided he was not going to wait until 8:00 am. At 5:00 am I began to have contractions.
I had been having Braxton Hicks contractions earlier in the pregnancy but these contractions were VERY different, very constant, and very uncomfortable to say the least. I knew it was time! Gilbert and I headed to the hospital - Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, Ft. Hood Texas. It was pouring rain outside. Not a common occurrence in Central Texas.
Upon arrival, I was admitted and all the routine tests and monitoring began. I was indeed in active labor. There was just one problem…
The hospital had no rooms available for me.
WHAT?!? Are you kidding me - again?
I was already 15 days past due, now in active labor and now I am being told that there is no room for me?!
The hospital staff had no choice but to scramble, make a few phone calls and figure out where they could send me. After a few minutes, a nurse returned to tell me that I was going to be transported an hour away to St. David’s Hospital in Austin Texas via ambulance.
Gilbert was to follow us in his car.
Back out into the pouring rain we went. With the rain, came the numerous accidents on the highway and the insanely backed up traffic. My one hour ambulance ride turned into two hours. The longest and most uncomfortable two hour trip EVER.
By now, my contractions were about two minutes apart. The whole time I could see Gilbert out of the rear window of the ambulance. I just kept praying that Landon would not arrive in the back of an ambulance with Gilbert following in the car.
We finally arrive at the hospital and despite my extreme discomfort, I was incredibly impressed with the “luxury style” birthing suite I was taken to. Within minutes, a Doctor was in the room and we were discussing my options. Earlier in my pregnancy I fractured my pelvis (another long story in and of itself). That being said, there had always been questions and concerns about the whole delivery. After the Doctor’s examination, it was determined that I was already eight centimeters dilated and fully effaced. However, Landon was in a terrible position. The Doctor said that he had very broad shoulders and that there was a strong possibility that he could break his clavicle and our worsen my pelvic fracture if I were to proceed with vaginal delivery so we decided on a caesarian section.
From there, things progressed quickly and within an hour Landon Kyle Paiz was born.
September 16, 2012 at 2:18pm. 8 pounds 11 ounces, 21 inches long. Perfectly happy, healthy, and beautiful.
xoxo,
Melissa
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
October?!
Holy hell, is it really October already?! Sweet Jesus, where is the year going?!
Well... errr... I guess I better a move on the upcoming holiday season!
A peak into {the nuthouse} calendar for this month...
One high school reunion
A trip to Carter Mountain to pick apples
One destination wedding to the Outer Banks
One weekend wedding adventure in Va Beach
A pumpkin patch?
One mother in law (aka the babysitter) on a cruise for a week
Plus a trip to Texas for Nana and Grandpap to meet baby Landon!
Those last 2 yield the toddler juggle and crazy, busy mornings. Because I am spoiled and my mother in law picks up Lainey every morning but while she is gone, I will be {literally} running crazy to get Lainey where she needs to be every morning!
I keep telling myself, "We just have to get through this month and things will calm down." But will they really? I mean... after October comes November with a family photo session and Thanksgiving then comes DECEMBER! December... oh, you know... that month with Christmas in it! December brings our annual trip to Swift Creek Mill Playhouse to see Drifty! And this year, we are adding Santa brunch to the mix at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens too!
Add in everyday life such as groceries, cleaning, laundry, Sesame Street, toys, dogs, husband, dishes... all with a toddler attached to my hip! {hello, separation anxiety at its finest}
I am already tried... bring on the coffee, por favor!
Who decided it was a good idea to fill the end of every year with a million things any way?! I think it happens every year, doesn't it?
xoxo,
Linda
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
15 months
15 month stats
Height: 30 inches
Weight: a whopping 18 pounds
That puts Little Miss in the 25th percentile for height and still holding strong in the less than 3% for weight. She is a peanut, for sure! But the good news is that she continues to grow upward - no leveling out just yet. So there are no concerns for her petite size.
Things you can do:
Walk
Talk (but I wish you came with a translator)
Slide by yourself
Talk on the phone
Wear a purse with style
Drink from a straw
Pick out your own clothes
Understand how to dress/undress
Matching even more animals with their sounds
Some words you can say:
Cat/Meow
More
Tantoo and Welcome
Elmo
Landon
RahRah
Go
Bye
Hewwo
Cup
Mine
No
Max
I love *point to you*
I love *point to you*
Things you like to eat:
Broccoli
Hot dogs
Soy dogs (oh, there's that toddler trickery again!)
Chicken nuggets
Puffs
Smoothies
Pouches
Peanut butter and jelly
Pineapple
Peaches
Yogurt bites
Gummies
Anything on Mommy's plate
Toys you like:
Books
iPod
Your dolls, Dolby and DD
Crayons
Slide
Your four wheeler from Dylan
Does climbing count as a toy? Because you LOVE to climb!
xoxo,
Momma
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Welcome to {the Nuthouse} Landon!
He may have been a little late, but never the less, I am pleased to introduce you to the newest member of our {nuthouse}
Side note: Just to put some perspective on this big boy, he is nearly 3 times the weight of Lainey when she was born!
My sister in law and I had very opposite pregnancies:
Lainey was incredibly early.
Landon was incredibly late. (Yes, 2 weeks isn't THAT late, but when you are pregnant - and in texas - 2 weeks longer is 2 weeks too many!!)
Lainey was a peanut.
Landon is a watermelon.
Pregnancy wasn't that bad for me.
Pregnancy kicked Melissa's tail - literally, as she has a fractured pelvis from this kiddo!
And while we both delivered via c-section, I am sure our stories are dramatically different. I have asked Melissa to write a guest post for me on Landon's birth story. I have almost intentionally not asked too many questions of Melissa regarding Landon's entire story, because I really want to read it with the rest of ya'll!
The minute I told Lainey she was officially a big cousin, she got so excited! It was absolutely priceless to see her reaction.
For now, my new and oh-so-handsome nephew (along with Auntie M and Gilby) are living near Fort Hood, Texas. So I will only be able to pretend to get baby snuggles and pretend that I can smell baby until they make the voyage East!
But Lainey and Landon have a Skype date this weekend... this should be fun!
We can't wait to meet you, little man! It's incredible how much your Ninna and Uncle Phil love you already! And we are beyond ecstatic for your Mommy and Daddy. They are going to be fabulous parents to you.
xoxo,
Ninna
Landon Kyle Paiz
September 16, 2012
8 pounds 11 ounces
21 inches long
Side note: Just to put some perspective on this big boy, he is nearly 3 times the weight of Lainey when she was born!
My sister in law and I had very opposite pregnancies:
Lainey was incredibly early.
Landon was incredibly late. (Yes, 2 weeks isn't THAT late, but when you are pregnant - and in texas - 2 weeks longer is 2 weeks too many!!)
Lainey was a peanut.
Landon is a watermelon.
Pregnancy wasn't that bad for me.
Pregnancy kicked Melissa's tail - literally, as she has a fractured pelvis from this kiddo!
And while we both delivered via c-section, I am sure our stories are dramatically different. I have asked Melissa to write a guest post for me on Landon's birth story. I have almost intentionally not asked too many questions of Melissa regarding Landon's entire story, because I really want to read it with the rest of ya'll!
The minute I told Lainey she was officially a big cousin, she got so excited! It was absolutely priceless to see her reaction.
For now, my new and oh-so-handsome nephew (along with Auntie M and Gilby) are living near Fort Hood, Texas. So I will only be able to pretend to get baby snuggles and pretend that I can smell baby until they make the voyage East!
But Lainey and Landon have a Skype date this weekend... this should be fun!
We can't wait to meet you, little man! It's incredible how much your Ninna and Uncle Phil love you already! And we are beyond ecstatic for your Mommy and Daddy. They are going to be fabulous parents to you.
xoxo,
Ninna
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Grandma Poole on baby shoes
Other than "babies should always wear white because they are angels," there isn't a ton of baby advice that I remember from my Grandma. That's really due to the fact that I didn't have babies when my grandma was alive, so I never thought to ask her.
But there are a few more things that I do remember...
1. Always put an undershirt on a baby - their backs should never show! I am generally pretty good about this; unless it's crazy hot outside and that extra layer will only make Lainey more uncomfortable or if it's a piece of clothing that we simply can't wear an undershirt with - like a sundress or romper.
2. Never skimp on a child's shoes. This is something my mother still preaches today, and so, I never skimp on Lainey's shoes. (Queue the great debate on walking in shoes vs. walking barefoot)
Lainey does her fair share of walking both barefoot and in shoes. But I just can't bring myself to let her go out without shoes on; maybe it's vanity...ok, I am sure it's vanity... but some times you just look jicky without your shoes on! In the summer time, sure - go barefoot! No body likes hot, stuffy feet. However the cooler it gets outside, the jickier I think Lainey would look without shoes on. Call me crazy, but that's how I roll.
So, I figured we would spend a little time looking at some kicks for kiddo! Even if you aren't starting school in the last week or so, you still need shoes, right?
I have purchased my fair share of shoes for Lainey - from sandals to boots, we've got them all in our closet!
But let's be real... my little one has an opinion on what she wears, so why would I ever think she wouldn't have an opinion about shoes?! (Lord, help me!!)
Here's what we have in our closet for the fall...
Fall is my favorite time of the year... jeans, boots, dresses, rights and scarves....mmmm! Definitely looking forward to sharing some of fall fashions from {the nuthouse} soon!
xoxo,
Linda
But there are a few more things that I do remember...
1. Always put an undershirt on a baby - their backs should never show! I am generally pretty good about this; unless it's crazy hot outside and that extra layer will only make Lainey more uncomfortable or if it's a piece of clothing that we simply can't wear an undershirt with - like a sundress or romper.
2. Never skimp on a child's shoes. This is something my mother still preaches today, and so, I never skimp on Lainey's shoes. (Queue the great debate on walking in shoes vs. walking barefoot)
Lainey does her fair share of walking both barefoot and in shoes. But I just can't bring myself to let her go out without shoes on; maybe it's vanity...ok, I am sure it's vanity... but some times you just look jicky without your shoes on! In the summer time, sure - go barefoot! No body likes hot, stuffy feet. However the cooler it gets outside, the jickier I think Lainey would look without shoes on. Call me crazy, but that's how I roll.
So, I figured we would spend a little time looking at some kicks for kiddo! Even if you aren't starting school in the last week or so, you still need shoes, right?
I have purchased my fair share of shoes for Lainey - from sandals to boots, we've got them all in our closet!
But let's be real... my little one has an opinion on what she wears, so why would I ever think she wouldn't have an opinion about shoes?! (Lord, help me!!)
Here's what we have in our closet for the fall...
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| See Kai Run - Henning |
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| See Kai Run - Kalea |
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| See Kai Run - Leilani |
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| Sparkly Toms |
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| The Children's Place - Chalet Boots |
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| See Kai Run |
Oooh LaLa! Such fancy feet!!
Fall is my favorite time of the year... jeans, boots, dresses, rights and scarves....mmmm! Definitely looking forward to sharing some of fall fashions from {the nuthouse} soon!
xoxo,
Linda
Thursday, September 6, 2012
We made it!
We have officially survived VCU Panhellenic Recruitment 2012!!
This makes #3 for me as the recruitment adviser to the Theta Nu chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta.
I may have been MIA from anything other than sorority life for 4 days, but it was worth it! The sisters of Alpha Gamma Delta pulled it out and we now welcome the Alpha Mu new member class - ALL 29 OF THEM!!
Not to mention, this year's recruitment is a special one to me. My cousin, Jessica, just started at VCU and decided to go out for recruitment. While it made this year a little trickier because I couldn't scream from the roof tops at her about my *one love* since I needed her to make this decision on her own. But who was I kidding?! She obviously made an awesome decision and is going to love this new adventure.
Oh, yeah....guess I should mention...
my cousin is becoming my sister!!
Nana Squirrel
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