Second Pregnancy update and almost there

Hey all!! This is a pregnancy update coming to you as the due date is approaching soon and fast. I know, I know I should have done an update sooner and even a monthly bump update, like I did with my first son but let me tell you this second pregnancy as not been easy on myself or my body. This second pregnancy is a blessing for sure, but a suprise one. We are welcoming another little boy here very soon and I'm excited, nerves, scared because I don't know what's in store for me but I'm ready as I was with my first. Can you say Boymom to the fullest....lol!!

My first son who is four has gave me a run for money and as kept me on my toes for sure, and while waiting on the second one to come in a few weeks I'm wishful thinking the second one will be calm but who am I kidding....Im a boymom and boys usually are wild but have such a caring heart(learn that from my first one).

Ok, now back to the pregnancy...well let's see we found out after my mom 60th birthday which was in July of last year that I was expecting with a home test(I wasn't feeling myself so something told me to buy a test. In the meantime my husband kept telling me I wasn't, but to still get a test if I wanted too). After weeks went by we had our first appointment to confirm that we were indeed expecting our second child than another 4 home test. Once a confirmation from the doctor we still couldn't believe that this was happen....but it was! After weeks went by and this being my second pregnancy it was honestly rough with morning sickness till about 7 months are so, as well as stap throat and an ear infection early on but got that out the way right away. I took meds for everything I had even more so for the morning sickness as it was horrible this time around with not being able to keep anything down. But came the side effects such as one made me sleepy and I can't sleep with a 4 year old son, than the other one I couldn't go to the restroom...yup I felt like a brake was no where near and truthfully it wasn't for 7 months or so. And trust me it was hard, a lot of tears were shed but I had better days after awhile and medicine became less. Oh yeah blood pressure medicine got added as well because everytime I check my blood pressure at home it was good, but at the appointment it was high so I got put on medicine. My blood pressure has always been good to the point my husband was jealous because he has high blood pressure, and mines was always good well during the pregnancy we were both taking bp medicine.

Beside all that going on let me tell you that as this pregnancy was shock for us. In the beginning I was freaking out, and my emotions were all over the place, I had thoughts about an abortion, I was doubting myself that I couldn't do it with two kids, my husband work a lot and I was going to be doing it by myself all the time, excuses after excuses. Than once that stage pass and the thought of abortion was there I'm so thankful that I didn't do it because I knew I would never forgive myself, my husband would never forgive me, as well it's not the baby fault. Than soon after I started to contact more and more once I felt the baby move and even more so once we found out the sex of that baby. Everyone including me thought it was a girl while my husband thought it was boy..sure enough it was a boy and my husband was saved..lol!

Months went by, appointments went by, time was just going in general!!! Energy level came up and I'm glad it did I had a  four year old to take care. And weight gain was slowly throughout the pregnancy. Some days were easy while some days were tough, but having to care for my four year while my husband was at work gave me the strength and he's little will power did too. We still had a schedule/routinue to follow and I'm glad we did and stuck to it. I even took him on a few playdates, and had a few last mommy and me dates before we welcome baby boy.

To top all this that was going on with me, and thankfully everything was going smooth for me..that my husband had to care for his mother and be there for his dad and brother while I was pregnant at home. A few times we almost lost her but she is here fighting each day to get stronger and to go home.

Now that I'm finish with this posted we welcome our new little guy, and my mother in law had open heart surgery a week before I went in to have the baby. It's been stressful time for my husband but his strength amazes me each day!

Lauren

P.S. Stay tuned for the new baby update and how labor went for me!

2019 is here, but here is the highlights from 2018

Hello 2019! First month is almost over but would love to share the highlights, the highs, and lows from 2018. In no order here is what happen in 2018

Hubby turn the big 35
Our son had his first minor surgery(tubes in his ears)
Potty training came in full effect
Texas Renaissance Festival visit which was a first for a couple we went with
My son is doing wonderful in the ppcd program
More words, sentences, and much more are starting to come out
He's using his imagination a lot more
My husband and I celebrated 10 years of marriage
We took him bowling for the first time(many first still happening for his age)
My son has become a movies lover like us and we made a lot of visit to see movies
So much more was made but this is what I remember...lol. Oh yeah....

My son is going to be a big brother!!! That's right in 2018 we found out we would be a family a four in early 2019. As well as it's a boy hint my blog name Queen of the Boyhood as I'm outnumbered and totally running with and love being love by my boys. Spoiled and blessed as I like to put it.

Well stay tuned for a first pregnancy/baby bump updated!!

Lauren

My son and PPCD, tubes in his ears! What is PPCD?

First of all let me start off explaining what is PPCD? 

PPCD is Preschool Programs for Children with Disabilities. Disabilities range from mild to serve(from Google).

Where in our case our son had a speech delay and wasn't where he needed to be at for his age. So we had to decide as parents to get him the help early on,  before he got even older, and when before he starts kindergarten. 

With that being said, I started noticing something was up during our outings as the other kids the same age as my son was advance in the speech area, but no matter what he got what he wanted to say to me or them across in his own way or what he wanted to do next. As days went by I knew I needed to mention this to the doctor at our next visit while mommy guilt was kicking in as I thought I did something wrong or I didn't help him when I need it too. So the journey started after his third birthday/3rd birthday wellness check up with a list from the doctor along with phone calls needed to be made on my end as well as appointments soon begin to be scheduled from getting ears/hearing check, to the dentist to check his tongue or lip, and getting an evaluation within the school district to see if he fits the requirements to start their program. He was all clear from the dentist, hearing test came out not so good which it being that they found some congestion in one of his ears and soon after he came down with a sickness of an ear infection so that was an return appointment. Again the time came to go back to get an hearing test done and it was somewhat better beside pressure being low in the right ear so back for another appointment yet again. In between all this the PPCD team call for an evaluation we went to their office met with a few ladies in different field to test my son....so much was said within an hour and so much peperwork was given within the two times that we all met, and all I remember was hearing my son may have Austim...WHAT! Tears were shed, a lot and prayers were said, but in my heart I knew my son was not showing signs of Austim and he just need it help with speech and that was it. At that time it was crazy, but I now understand that Austim falls under many spectrum now. And for my son met the requirements to start the program PPCD at our zoned elementary school....but was mommy and daddy ready to let go, and get our son the help early.....WELL.....

I'm proud to say a year later he's in the program, and this was one of the hardest of many decision to come our way to make as parents and first time at that. Before starting the program we met with his teachers and saw his classroom and he fit right on in, and they made all of us feel welcome and ensure us that this will be great for him. Well last year on his first day I shed a tear or two and by his third day he was getting off the car and waving bye to me and off he went. Now here we are a year later with a new teacher, same teacher assistant as last year, same classroom, and same hours and a boy who has come a very long way! He's not only proven to everyone on how hard he's  working everyday, but getting the tubes in his ears in October has helped out a lot. You know it's only been 2 months since getting the tubes, and we have notice a big change such as sentence are starting to come out, more words, and to top it off potty training is in full effect and he's is in underwear throughout the day and at school still working on the outings and need to work on nighttime but hey it's a start. 

Last of all this journey is not over yet for us nor for our son, but it has been very successful so far. He still has one more year in PPCD before he starts kindergarten, and I can't wait to give you yet another update so stay tuned. As well as another update on his tubes, and how is progress is going will be up in 6 months or even on his one year anniversary and I have a feeling that will be just as good. 

Lauren

P.S. Thanks for reading! Thanks for sticking around as this posted wasn't easy, but I'm glad I'm fianlly able to share it because I know we are not alone in this journey with my son. As well as never compare your child with others you know when your child needs help in something, or something is wrong because let's face it mothers knows best.

 

 

Happy 10th Wedding Anniversary to my love

910 years down, a lifetime to go!

Love this life we made together and can't wait to see what else is in store for us. We have had  some hard times, good times, and alot of blessings in the mix. God has been so good to us while giving us so many life lessons, and testing us a long the way but here we are stronger than ever.

Happy 10th Wedding Anniversary My love! Thank you for making me fall in love with you all over again each passing day!

I love you than, now, and will love you forever!!

P.S. I truly thank God for you, for all of our blessings, and for letting us see our 10th wedding Annivesary. Cheers to many more!

A letter to my four year son for your birthday

My Dear Son,

You turn 4 years old in September and you are just growing to fast for mommy and daddy to handle. What a journey you have been on in 4 years, and what a joy it is to have you in our lives and the lives you have cross path with. You know leading up to your 4th birthday you have been just a busy bee just like the other 3 years of your life, and just like that year 4 will be just as busy but with a special change and that is you will be getting a little brother. Yup you are going from only child to now having the big brother title....can we say WOW! Now let's talk about what you were up to before you turn the big 4 and that is: 

The Houston Astros won the World Series for the first time ever and we got to witness it as a family and on mommy and daddy's 9th wedding anniversary. 

You had some more first: 

Went bowling 

Played soccer at our local YMCA 

Attend your first Texans game but deep down we are cowboys fans

We also got to enjoy our first snow storm together, it was only a little bit but we were excited as us Texans never get snow. 

You also got to belly dance at your first Renassiance festival visit

We attended Paw Patrol live 

Attend many birthday parties 

We made many trips to the movie theatre to see some awesome movies 

Many other memories were made but these were the best highlights leading up to your 4th birthday. 

Than my son your journey has been hard has you had a speech delay, but that didn't stop you. You started a program at the zone elementary school last year and now here we are with you talking a lot more. It's hasn't been easy with a lot of doctor appointment, but one thing for sure you didn't give up and we didn't give up on you. From where you started till now you are saying a lot more, and I know as you work even harder you will show us and everyone around you including your teachers that the hard has paid off. The journey continue!

Fainlly my dear son the world is yours, and I'm so looking forward to seeing what the 4th year of your life brings you. 

Love always! 

Your Mommy 

iT'Z Family Food & Fun - Houston Location

We attended It'z for a birthday awhile back and would to share our experience with you all. It was our first time attending It'z and it was enjoyable with something to do for all ages. The party we attended had a party room which from the look of it and all the other ones they are pretty good sizes. Out decorations, and cake was welcome to add your touch in the room. Along with the hostess always kept our table clean, and drinks full along with hot pizza came out at a timely manner. We also had to option to go get any food from the the buffet that they had to offer. Many choice to choose from but one thing I didn't like was they were not as strict on the kids coming to the buffet and just grabbing the food with their hands. Everything was clean and the workers were always so nice. There was also a bar and a bowling that we told ourselves if we ever go back we will enjoy those area. The games were for all ages with some not working which I know it happens, but my little one was a little disappointed about that. We also love my child could carry his card around and not have to worry about loosing the tokens along with the tickets loading to your card instead of carry them around. The prize shop was at reasonable price to the tickets and every child could walk out with something no matter how small or big the prize is, a parent is saved from a fit. Points to load on the card was on reasonable and we love how our party gave us the option to played unlimited for an hour, which was enough for my little guy. All in all we enjoy ourselves! Food was good, and everything was clean!!

Will we go back? Absolutely!! We plan to go do a game of bowling and enjoy some drinks while walking around with our son and watch him play.

If you are in the Houston or Pasadena area go check out It'z for a family fun outing!!

Lauren

I'm still here and with some exciting news

Hey everyone! I'm still around with life being busy and the months going by so fast, and having some exciting news that I haven't been able to share because I have been so sick. But now I have a moment to share with all of you as I'm slowly starting to feel back to myself, and fingers cross it stays that way.

The news is my husband and I are expecting our second child and our son is going to be a big brother. This came as a complete suprise and totally unplanned but for sure a blessing. I'm almost 12 weeks and this pregnancy has been difficult again, but different compare to my first one. Some days are harder than others, and while other days are like nothing was wrong with me. Morning sickness and in my case is the nausea should be call all day sickness as this doesn't go away right away...lol. I do have meds thanks to my doctor that does help, but not being able to drink so much has been really hard. I have try anything and everything but I'm to the point I'm going to drink something, and be ok because I'm thirsty....thanks baby C #2. While all this has been going on I must my husband and son have been so wonderful to me although we do have to ensure our son that mommy will and is going to be ok. We keep telling him that as we don't want his almost four year old body to stress or worry. And I must add he has been going with us so far to two appointments that I have had so he knows what is going on. We want to make sure we include him on this journey with us as not only our lives are about to change, but his is too. I must say when we first found out in the beginning of July that I was pregnant and have the sickness since than and one point I think made myself sick, but also I was freaking out like how are we going to do this with two kids while my husband reminds calm. Now that I am almost 12 weeks I have calm down and have had a wonderful support system and have come to terms we got this, I got this it's going to be a little adjustment in our lives but God is not giving us anything we can't handle and that's exactly what he is doing in my family and for family.....he just adding a extra blessing. For the longest I thought my son would be the only child as I'm the only child, but than as each day passes I'm truly thankful he won't grow up alone like I did. I know it won't be picture perfect but that's OK as we will get thru the days as a family and with our support system behind us. Beside all that is going with my pregnancy I also want to add that my son is back in school first day last Wednesday, and we are planning his fourth birthday. Busy, busy, busy while trying to add date for my husband and I in the mix. 

Now stick around as I will update soon on another post about my son, and will also update on my pregnancy soon along with sometime this week we will be getting a call to tell us the sex.....so stay tuned! 

Lauren