Little Baby Girl is due two weeks from today. My OB appointment went well... I'm progressing normally.
This last week hasn't been fun AT ALL. On Wednesday morning, Josh came down with some kind of stomach bug. Diarrhea and vomiting. How do you explain that to a 19 month old? I felt so horrible for him... he didn't understand what throwing up was, and why he felt so lousy... Thankfully it was over in about 2 days.
Friday Scott came home from work a couple hours early, because he didn't "feel right". Thirty seconds after he got home, HE was in the bathroom with the same thing Josh had. He finally started to feel better around midnight. Then I woke up at 2am with the same thing. It hasn't been a fun week.
As of this morning, all 3 of us seem to be better... lets hope this bug has totally passed!
Monday, August 27, 2007
Thursday, August 23, 2007
August 6 - 19
I haven't had a lot of time to post... between making sure everything is ready for the baby, and chasing Joshua around... I'm lucky if I get to sit down, lately!
I've been trying to get Joshua out to at least a play date a couple times a week, and a playgroup every once in awhile. I haven't been up to our two mile walk - and at 9 months pregnant, who can blame me?
I'm doing weekly OB appointments at this point. Everything is progressing well. I'm down 40 lbs at this point, which is a good thing, since I didn't lose much of the weight I gained when pregnant with Joshua.
There are a couple pictures for August in the slide show on the right...
I'll probably update next week, if I can.
I've been trying to get Joshua out to at least a play date a couple times a week, and a playgroup every once in awhile. I haven't been up to our two mile walk - and at 9 months pregnant, who can blame me?
I'm doing weekly OB appointments at this point. Everything is progressing well. I'm down 40 lbs at this point, which is a good thing, since I didn't lose much of the weight I gained when pregnant with Joshua.
There are a couple pictures for August in the slide show on the right...
I'll probably update next week, if I can.
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
July 30 - August 5
FIVE WEEKS and counting! This pregnancy has absolutely flown by! I can't believe it's almost done... Of course at this point, I'm ready to be done!
*Scott went out of town on another business trip on Monday. This time was Columbus, OH and Chicago. He was only gone until Wednesday night, so it wasn't as bad as last time.
*Joshua and I tried to stay busy while Scott was gone, but with the heat, it was difficult. We spent some time at the mall, and eating Rita's Ice.
*Wednesday we went to the last story time of this session at Mt. Lebanon Library. It starts back up in September, but I'm afraid I won't be able to take him. Scott is taking a couple weeks off when the baby is born, so maybe he'll be able to take him once or twice.
*Thursday night Steve & Patti came over with dinner, and were talking about the weekend, and how they were planning on going to camp. Scott decided at that moment, that maybe we should go back up just one more time. Talk about last minute! After I picked my jaw up off the floor, we made some quick plans, and got everything situated. After Josh went to bed, I started packing up some odds and ends, and Scott thew some laundry in the wash. Somehow we got it all together!
*Friday night we went to camp! We had a great time. The weather was pretty warm, and we went swimming in the river, and took a canoe ride over to the island. Josh wasn't thrilled with being in the water, but loved throwing rocks and watching the splash. We headed home on Sunday at nap time, and Josh was so worn out, he fell asleep before we even turned off the private road. (About a 3 minute drive!) I swear this time was the LAST time we'll be up at camp before the baby comes!
*Scott went out of town on another business trip on Monday. This time was Columbus, OH and Chicago. He was only gone until Wednesday night, so it wasn't as bad as last time.
*Joshua and I tried to stay busy while Scott was gone, but with the heat, it was difficult. We spent some time at the mall, and eating Rita's Ice.
*Wednesday we went to the last story time of this session at Mt. Lebanon Library. It starts back up in September, but I'm afraid I won't be able to take him. Scott is taking a couple weeks off when the baby is born, so maybe he'll be able to take him once or twice.
*Thursday night Steve & Patti came over with dinner, and were talking about the weekend, and how they were planning on going to camp. Scott decided at that moment, that maybe we should go back up just one more time. Talk about last minute! After I picked my jaw up off the floor, we made some quick plans, and got everything situated. After Josh went to bed, I started packing up some odds and ends, and Scott thew some laundry in the wash. Somehow we got it all together!
*Friday night we went to camp! We had a great time. The weather was pretty warm, and we went swimming in the river, and took a canoe ride over to the island. Josh wasn't thrilled with being in the water, but loved throwing rocks and watching the splash. We headed home on Sunday at nap time, and Josh was so worn out, he fell asleep before we even turned off the private road. (About a 3 minute drive!) I swear this time was the LAST time we'll be up at camp before the baby comes!
Monday, July 30, 2007
July 16 - July 29
It's been a hectic couple of weeks around here!
*We've been getting the baby's room together! It's almost done. We're hoping to finish it up this weekend.
*Scott was in New Jersey on business from the 16th to the 19th. Ironically he was staying about a half hour from where we used to live! Josh and I spent a lot of time with our Playgroup friends while he was gone... trying to make the time pass quickly. We had Jill & Ella over for dinner one night, and met a few other moms at the mall another night. Keeping busy seemed to help a lot.
*We had the Rattay family picnic the following weekend.
*I had an OB appointment on the 24th. (All is well, as long as I take it easy.) Scott took the day off, and took Joshua to a playgroup in South Park. They went to the Game Preserve and fed the ducks. Josh showed his Daddy the ropes of participating in a playgroup. The Moms told me it was cute!
*We did a couple of story times, and walks in the park, and other groups as well. It's always best to keep Josh occupied!
*We went to camp over the weekend... had a great time. It will probably be the last trip of the year for us. I'm not comfortable being so far away from Magee Hospital at this point, and then I'm not sure I'll want to take a newborn up in the fall...but you never know! There's always next summer!
*We've been getting the baby's room together! It's almost done. We're hoping to finish it up this weekend.
*Scott was in New Jersey on business from the 16th to the 19th. Ironically he was staying about a half hour from where we used to live! Josh and I spent a lot of time with our Playgroup friends while he was gone... trying to make the time pass quickly. We had Jill & Ella over for dinner one night, and met a few other moms at the mall another night. Keeping busy seemed to help a lot.
*We had the Rattay family picnic the following weekend.
*I had an OB appointment on the 24th. (All is well, as long as I take it easy.) Scott took the day off, and took Joshua to a playgroup in South Park. They went to the Game Preserve and fed the ducks. Josh showed his Daddy the ropes of participating in a playgroup. The Moms told me it was cute!
*We did a couple of story times, and walks in the park, and other groups as well. It's always best to keep Josh occupied!
*We went to camp over the weekend... had a great time. It will probably be the last trip of the year for us. I'm not comfortable being so far away from Magee Hospital at this point, and then I'm not sure I'll want to take a newborn up in the fall...but you never know! There's always next summer!
Monday, July 16, 2007
July 2 - July 15
We've had a busy couple of weeks, and I haven't been able to update until now. We've been getting ready for the new baby (only 8 wks to go at this point!), and trying to keep cool in the summer heat. Thank goodness for central air!
* Last Monday we went to the PA Trolley Museum with our playgroup. Joshua LOVED it! They let the kids crawl over all sorts of trolleys, and then we wrapped up the tour with a 20 minute ride on one. The whole time Joshua kept saying "ding ding". The conductor let the kids ding the bell, and they all seemed to have a great time.
*We went to the South Park Game preserve again with our friends Jill & Ella to feed the ducks last Tuesday. We were able to see the buffalo on the hill this time. Josh liked the ducks much better though.
*Wednesday was the 4th of July! We went to the Brentwood Parade. Josh loved chasing the candy that was thrown from the parade participants. He had his first taste of Tootsie Roll, and had a lollipop too. We weren't sure how Josh would do with all the noise, and having to sit there for two hours, but he really seemed to enjoy it! I think it's the first parade I've ever been to that I haven't actually been IN, so it was a new experience for me, too. It was a lot of fun.
*This Monday we did our usual walk in South Park, and after nap time we went to a playgroup in the afternoon.
*Tuesday I had an OB appointment. Things are still on track at this point. I've been having contractions for the past 2 months, but they don't seem too concerned, as long as they aren't timable. I still haven't gained any weight, either. I'm down about 45 lbs right now. Although, I think when I go back next week they're going to tell me I've gained a couple pounds - I'm feeling extra huge right now.
*Wednesday we did our favorite story time at Mt. Lebanon Library again. Josh will be too old for it pretty soon, so I'm hoping that the one for the next age group is as much fun for him as this one is.
*Saturday we went to the zoo! (Yes, again!) I'm loving this membership pass! I've taken Josh at least 3 times myself, and Scott has come with us an additional 2 or 3 times... The membership is going to pay for itself by the end of August at this rate... and it's good until March! We're definitely getting our moneys worth!
*Sunday we went to Trader Jacks, and Yu's International Buffet for supper. Scott tried fried frogs legs. He liked them. A lot. I almost puked. It was interesting hehe.
Scott left town for New Jersey this morning. (Ironically he'll be staying about 30 minutes from where we used to live.) He has meetings with some big shots from corporate this week. He'll be home Thursday night sometime. Then he leaves town again for Columbus, Oh and then Chicago the following week. It makes me a little nervous with the baby coming so soon - and my having contractions. Hopefully this will be the last of the trips for awhile!
* Last Monday we went to the PA Trolley Museum with our playgroup. Joshua LOVED it! They let the kids crawl over all sorts of trolleys, and then we wrapped up the tour with a 20 minute ride on one. The whole time Joshua kept saying "ding ding". The conductor let the kids ding the bell, and they all seemed to have a great time.
*We went to the South Park Game preserve again with our friends Jill & Ella to feed the ducks last Tuesday. We were able to see the buffalo on the hill this time. Josh liked the ducks much better though.
*Wednesday was the 4th of July! We went to the Brentwood Parade. Josh loved chasing the candy that was thrown from the parade participants. He had his first taste of Tootsie Roll, and had a lollipop too. We weren't sure how Josh would do with all the noise, and having to sit there for two hours, but he really seemed to enjoy it! I think it's the first parade I've ever been to that I haven't actually been IN, so it was a new experience for me, too. It was a lot of fun.
*This Monday we did our usual walk in South Park, and after nap time we went to a playgroup in the afternoon.
*Tuesday I had an OB appointment. Things are still on track at this point. I've been having contractions for the past 2 months, but they don't seem too concerned, as long as they aren't timable. I still haven't gained any weight, either. I'm down about 45 lbs right now. Although, I think when I go back next week they're going to tell me I've gained a couple pounds - I'm feeling extra huge right now.
*Wednesday we did our favorite story time at Mt. Lebanon Library again. Josh will be too old for it pretty soon, so I'm hoping that the one for the next age group is as much fun for him as this one is.
*Saturday we went to the zoo! (Yes, again!) I'm loving this membership pass! I've taken Josh at least 3 times myself, and Scott has come with us an additional 2 or 3 times... The membership is going to pay for itself by the end of August at this rate... and it's good until March! We're definitely getting our moneys worth!
*Sunday we went to Trader Jacks, and Yu's International Buffet for supper. Scott tried fried frogs legs. He liked them. A lot. I almost puked. It was interesting hehe.
Scott left town for New Jersey this morning. (Ironically he'll be staying about 30 minutes from where we used to live.) He has meetings with some big shots from corporate this week. He'll be home Thursday night sometime. Then he leaves town again for Columbus, Oh and then Chicago the following week. It makes me a little nervous with the baby coming so soon - and my having contractions. Hopefully this will be the last of the trips for awhile!
Monday, July 2, 2007
June 25 - July 1
This week was pretty typical of the rest of this summer. BUSY! Joshua loves being outside, and we've been trying to get him out as much as possible.
*Monday we did our usual walk, and then met up with some other members of our playgroup at the Children's Playground. One of the moms is a photographer, and she's doing some professional shots of Josh for me. Just wait until you see them!
*Tuesday I had an OB appointment. I've only got 10 weeks to go (give or take).
*Wednesday our favorite story time started its next session. It was cute when Josh realized where we were... he said "Ooooohh!" really loudly... in a library, mind you! Thankfully the librarians understand those kinds of things. Hehe
* Sunday morning we went to the zoo, again. (Gotta love the membership passes!) We've found if you get there when the gates open at 9 AM, you'll have a much better time, than if you get there in the middle of the day! There were MAYBE 50 cars in the lot, so we had a great parking place. By the time we got the stroller and everything out of the van, and got to the gates, most of the people had gone through already. We were able to walk leisurely through, without having a ton of people crowding us out of the viewing areas. Most of the animals were up and moving around, too. I guess afternoon heat tires them out.
We were also able to let Joshua walk A LOT on his own. We were only 1 family of maybe 3 or 4 in the Kids Kingdom play area, so Joshua was actually able to use the big slide (although he wasn't too impressed.) Once we made it through, past the kangaroos, we went into the playground behind the snack booths, and he was the only one playing there, and I was able to get some great pictures hehe.
*Monday we did our usual walk, and then met up with some other members of our playgroup at the Children's Playground. One of the moms is a photographer, and she's doing some professional shots of Josh for me. Just wait until you see them!
*Tuesday I had an OB appointment. I've only got 10 weeks to go (give or take).
*Wednesday our favorite story time started its next session. It was cute when Josh realized where we were... he said "Ooooohh!" really loudly... in a library, mind you! Thankfully the librarians understand those kinds of things. Hehe
* Sunday morning we went to the zoo, again. (Gotta love the membership passes!) We've found if you get there when the gates open at 9 AM, you'll have a much better time, than if you get there in the middle of the day! There were MAYBE 50 cars in the lot, so we had a great parking place. By the time we got the stroller and everything out of the van, and got to the gates, most of the people had gone through already. We were able to walk leisurely through, without having a ton of people crowding us out of the viewing areas. Most of the animals were up and moving around, too. I guess afternoon heat tires them out.
We were also able to let Joshua walk A LOT on his own. We were only 1 family of maybe 3 or 4 in the Kids Kingdom play area, so Joshua was actually able to use the big slide (although he wasn't too impressed.) Once we made it through, past the kangaroos, we went into the playground behind the snack booths, and he was the only one playing there, and I was able to get some great pictures hehe.
Sunday, June 24, 2007
June 18 - 24
Another busy week here in the Rattay Household!
* I went and got my hair cut on Monday. My sister took Joshua for a couple hours, and I was actually able to get some things done.
* We went to a playgroup on Tuesday about Seashells! Joshua was amazed by the shells, it was really cute!
* On Wednesday we did our weekly walk, and then we went up to the Game Preserve with some of our friends. The kids had a great time throwing bread and cheerios for the ducks. It was nice to sit there and just watch them, too.
*Thursday after Gregg and Elli went home - and after dinner, we went to an evening playgroup. The theme tonight was Chocolate Covered Strawberries! Now, it's one of MY favorites, so I was a little biased when I signed up *grin*. Joshua on the other hand has had allergy issues with strawberries, so I was a little leery about letting him eat them. We did a skin test (rubbed a cut strawberry on his arm) and there was no rash after about 15 or 20 minutes. I let him eat one at that point, and my "fruit & veggie hating" little man couldn't get enough.
By the end of the night, he had eaten four HUGE strawberries, with no ill effects. SO! Either he's grown out of his allergy (which is pretty common from what I understand) OR he is allergic to a preservative or dye that was in the frozen strawberries we had given him before.
* Saturday Scott went in to work for a couple hours, and Joshua & I drove ALL the way to Scenery Hill in Washington County, for a "Bug Hunt" playgroup I was co-hosting. (It is absolutely beautiful out there by-the-way) We made little baskets out of paper bags and decorated them with bug stickers and markers, to collect the bugs in. It was a lot of fun. Joshua played with his bugs all afternoon and evening.
After we got home Saturday, Scott & Eric (Joshua's Godfather) worked on the fence for a couple hours.
* Sunday morning (after playing with the bugs some more!) we hosted a playgroup at the Southside Works Town Square fountain, again. We had a lot of fun, as usual. On our walk back to the van, we saw Cousins Kim & Brooklynn riding their bikes.
* I went and got my hair cut on Monday. My sister took Joshua for a couple hours, and I was actually able to get some things done.
* We went to a playgroup on Tuesday about Seashells! Joshua was amazed by the shells, it was really cute!
* On Wednesday we did our weekly walk, and then we went up to the Game Preserve with some of our friends. The kids had a great time throwing bread and cheerios for the ducks. It was nice to sit there and just watch them, too.
*Thursday after Gregg and Elli went home - and after dinner, we went to an evening playgroup. The theme tonight was Chocolate Covered Strawberries! Now, it's one of MY favorites, so I was a little biased when I signed up *grin*. Joshua on the other hand has had allergy issues with strawberries, so I was a little leery about letting him eat them. We did a skin test (rubbed a cut strawberry on his arm) and there was no rash after about 15 or 20 minutes. I let him eat one at that point, and my "fruit & veggie hating" little man couldn't get enough.
By the end of the night, he had eaten four HUGE strawberries, with no ill effects. SO! Either he's grown out of his allergy (which is pretty common from what I understand) OR he is allergic to a preservative or dye that was in the frozen strawberries we had given him before.
* Saturday Scott went in to work for a couple hours, and Joshua & I drove ALL the way to Scenery Hill in Washington County, for a "Bug Hunt" playgroup I was co-hosting. (It is absolutely beautiful out there by-the-way) We made little baskets out of paper bags and decorated them with bug stickers and markers, to collect the bugs in. It was a lot of fun. Joshua played with his bugs all afternoon and evening.
After we got home Saturday, Scott & Eric (Joshua's Godfather) worked on the fence for a couple hours.
* Sunday morning (after playing with the bugs some more!) we hosted a playgroup at the Southside Works Town Square fountain, again. We had a lot of fun, as usual. On our walk back to the van, we saw Cousins Kim & Brooklynn riding their bikes.
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