Poor Little Sick Girl

I've been really lucky and haven't had to deal with a sick baby hardly at all. Reagan just doesn't seem to ever get more than a runny nose or cough....until today : ( She was really fussy ALL DAY LONG and we figured it was just teething. So we gave her some Motrin and put her down for a long winters nap (3 hours 15 minutes, pretty good). She woke up from her nap ON FIRE. We read some books, blew some bubbles outside, watered the flowers and she was acting relatively normal. She even wanted her regular evening snack of raw veggies and ranch dressing. I figured "hey, if she has an appetite, SWEET, bring on the snacks"! WRONG, those cucumbers, carrots and ranch were exactly what she ended up vomiting right back out about 30 minutes later. Poor thing! She was sitting on the couch watching Elmo in Grouch Land while I made dinner but then staring fussing again. I sit next to her on the couch and she is lying on her stomach across one of the pillows (not normal for my rambunctious toddler). So I put her on my lap and ask if her tummy's bothering her. That's when she gags and it all comes up. I know what you're thinking, I then threw up on top of her!! Not this time, luckily. I just felt so bad for her cause she was wimpering that I just whisked her into the bathroom and let her finish throwing up over the tub. She was crying while I rinsed her off, it was sooooo sad. I then gave her a quick bubble bath, that turned into a very quick "get the puke out of her hair" rinse off cause she wanted nothing to do with bathing. I put her in jammies and back to the couch we went so that I could clean up her mess. WELL.....(and this is where it gets gross) Posh had already done the job for me. That's right, our puppy ate up Reagan's throw up like it was a gourmet dinner! Oh man, I couldn't even look at her it made me so sick. I put her right outside and wiped down the rest. UGH! After that we hung out on the couch and she just cuddled with me. Again, another sure sign that she isn't feeling well. She ended up falling asleep on my lap at about 6:40. We'll see how long she stays asleep. I hope she feels better tomorrow. It breaks my heart!!

Just after her bath

Asleep on my lap, sweet angel

Alright, the Verdict Is In.....

Looks like majority wins! We're having a lil' mister. As many of you know, Eric and I were both under the impression that we were only capable of making little girls and were therefore figuring that we'd be getting little missy #2. We already had her name picked out and everything. When the ultra sound tech said "ok, looks like it's a......." I was thinking "a girl, ya ya ya". So when she finished with "....BOY!" I swear I almost fell off the table. I actually asked her "seriously???" at which point she pointed to a certain part of the screen and said "yep, boy". She made sure to print off LOTS of the pictures and was nice enough to include the little pointer indicating "boy". This is great! We get one of each! I'm still trying to get use to the fact that Reagan is having a little brother. I almost feel like I don't know how to deal with a boy, haha! How do you play with a boy? So anyway, we are back at square one trying to think of names for this little man. So far he's going by lil' mister. Eric's nixed every name I've come up with so far and he hasn't thought of any yet so.....we're off to a great start : ) If you think of anything cute let me know, just none of this Huckleberry, Truman or Lionel nonsense (I do apologize if that happens to be your name, awkward moment I suppose).

Guessing Games

Have you seen those commercials for GE where they discover super scary diseases and cancers and tumors in life saving time because of their amazing products and advanced technology? Their slogan is "GE. Imagination at work". I am fascinated by technology and today especially fascinated with GE's technology. Specifically the Voluson 730. This is the ultra sound machine that they use at my OB's office and it is INCREDIBLE. The amount of minute details that they are able to see because of this machine is out of control. They were able to determine that our newest bundle (by the way I'm pregnant, I didn't actually post a blog about it but NOW YOU KNOW if you didn't before ; ) ) is forming nose cartilage, that I ovulated from my right ovary, that the baby's heart is beginning to form chambers and that stomach is developing "quite nicely". They were also able to tell something else while they were peeking around in there. That's right folks, they were able to determine the sex!! Apparently, once the child is at least 12 weeks old (mine is 12weeks 4 days today) they can determine the sex as long as the baby is cooperating. I was told during my last pregnancy that when they are looking at the baby to determine if it's a boy or girl they look for either a hot dog {boy} or a hamburger (bun, patty, bun, haha) {girl}. So before I spill the beans I want to play a little game. Guess what Lexi is having this time. Cast you vote in the comments section.

What do you think little missy #2 or little mister??

Movin' on and on...

Well, there is a lot going on in our little family as of late. For those out there in blogger land that don't know I am leaving my current employer USAA in order to stay at home with Reagan. It is a bittersweet feeling I have (tearing up as I write this, big shock right?!). I cannot wait to be with Reagan during the day but over the last 3.7 years I have grown to love my co-workers. What am I going to do without weekly stand-ups in the "Bistro" or indulgent department potlucks?! I can't believe it's finally time for me to stay home but it's with tearful eyes and a heavy heart that I say good-bye to my Underwriting family!

I'm soooo cool!

Ok I just posted but as soon as I turned around Reagan had on her new shades (thanks Catherine, Madelyn's fist birthday party was a blast!) She thinks she's soooo cute when she wears her sunglasses and I agree!!!!! And yes these are from the same day as the princess chair on the sofa pics.

March 2010

Anyone that knows me knows that I LOVE the Phoenix Zoo. My Grandparents bought me a membership for Christmas and I've enjoyed being able to go whenever I want. Reagan loves seeing all the animals and running around like a baboon!

These goats were pretty scary for Reagan at first but she quickly got the hang of it. In fact, one of the zoo workers said "she's a natural!" I was so proud ; )


She likes to be a big girl and push the stroller herself.


Admiring the giraffes. And yes she climbed up the fence/railing without assistance.

So her big thing lately is taking her princess chair and pulling it onto the couch with her and then sitting in it while its on the couch. It's always perched in a precarious position but I had to capture her joy and how cute and proud she looks.