Life with two boys and a husband

Aiden at his January 10 ultrasound

Aiden at his February 4 ultrasound

I had another ultrasound yesterday, so was able to see Aiden again. It's so hard at this stage in the pregnancy because there is really not a lot of room for him to move. He still looks healthy, which is always a good sign. They took his measurements again and he is approximately 5 lbs 8 oz, which is over 2 lbs more than he weighed three weeks ago. The ultrasound tech said that his chest cavity (which is part of how they determine his weight) was measuring approximately 35 weeks and his head is measuring approximately 38 weeks. Keep in mind that I won't be 34 weeks until Friday, so not really sure what to think of this. I mean, we all know that the big head thing runs in both sides of the family, but measuring 4 weeks ahead... what the heck?!?! Now, maybe Calvin was the same, but I just didn't know because I only had my 20-week ultrasound. Either way... labor is looking like it's going to be a ton of fun! The ultrasound tech asked me how big Calvin was and I told her that he was 8 lbs. She proceeded to say "well, this one will be at least that big." Can I get an epidural RIGHT NOW?!?!

When I was at the doctor the other week, she told me that I had the option of being induced up to a week early since I had gone to term with Calvin and there were no complications. That's looking like a really good plan right now. I think I've been having some mild contractions beginning this week, so I'm guessing Aiden isn't going to wait until 40 weeks anyways.

Calvin has (we think) begun the "terrible twos". He's a huge fan of screaming at the top of his lungs, throwing himself on the ground and telling us "no". Can't say I'm a huge fan of this, but am hoping that he gets it out of his system before Aiden comes. It's hard when you're walking to the car holding your 30 lb child's hand and he decides he wants to go the other car, so he throws himself to the ground kicking and screaming. This is especially fun when it's either a) raining and the ground is wet or b) you've got your arms full of stuff to take to work. Aww, the joys of parenthood... guess this is why we're having baby #2 so soon!!

I haven't posted in a while and want everyone who reads this to keep one of my friends in their thoughts and prayers. She had a beautiful baby boy on January 25 and on January 29 began 6 rounds of chemotherapy for her fight against breast cancer. It amazes me how strong she is and how she is handling all of this. She delivered a baby via c-section on a Friday, had surgery the following Monday and chemo the next day. And, the her son was in NICU the entire time. She has remained so positive throughout the process and continues to remain positive despite the effects of the chemo.