Today TJ had Christmas 2004, Number 1. Yes, that's right, number 1. He will have 3 this year. I am a little excited, to tell the truth. I mean, I didn't want to buy presents, and I don't really care to get any, but I am excited to see what TJ gets, and for him to have fun. We had ours today, as Trey has to work every other available day, or we will be gone. We gave TJ a kitchen set and some play food, which he loves. It has a light, lots of parts that make sounds, and even a phone. What could be better! Trey bawked at the idea of giving our son a kitchen ("Look, there's even a girl on the box"), but I thought it was perfect. I mean, that's what his daddy does all day at work, and it's good for his imagination. Already, he's baked his milk in the oven, brought us numerous bowls of Corn Flakes, eaten the french fries, and boiled water. I would highly recommend a kitchen play set to any young child, boy or girl. Plus, this one doesn't look very "girly". We also got him skates and some puzzles. He tried on the skates for a few minutes, but I quickly learned that the kitchen floor is not the place to start your child with skates. He tried it for a while, but then opted to go back to the kitchen. I think he will have lots of fun on his skates, we'll just have to work up to it! He likes the puzzles, too, and we've already put two of them together. Of course, I also got him a stocking full of candy and little matchbox cars. He was very excited about the candy, and already ate an entire little box of Tic-tacs. We also played with the cars for a while, driving them all over Daddy's back and head! I'm so glad he likes his presents, and I can tell he's excited! Two more to go! Christmas is so much fun with kids, I could care less about me!
So, I went to the dr. today. I am at 15 weeks right now, and looking good. I am happy to say that in the whole time I've been going to the dr. since I got pregnant, I have only gained 2 pounds. Yaa for me! Of course, that could be wrong, as I ate a peanut butter and jelly sandwich that must have weighed at least 2 pounds before I went to the dr. Yeah, that's it...Anyway, we heard the baby's heartbeat, and TJ got to hear it. He had a very stunned and confused look on his face, mixed with serious listening. He was a very good little gentleman the whole time. When I went to pay and set my next appt., he couldn't stop talking about the baby, and how it went night-night until it sees Daddy. I don't think he gets it yet, but he does realize that something's going on, and there's a baby somewhere that he can't see. I wonder what he'll be like as a big brother. I'm sure he'll be great, mixed with complete jerk! How fun! I keep trying to picture him holding the little newborn baby. What a Kodak moment! They asked me if I wanted to do the test where you can find out if they baby has spinabifida or down syndrome, or any of that stuff, and I said "No thanks. Wouldn't want to know even if I could." I was trying to think of reasons you would want to know if your baby was going to have problems, and all I could think of was if it ran in the family, or there were some specific reason it was likely to happen (ie-mated with your dad or brother, older woman). I couldn't imagine knowing that my kid was going to come out with some kind of disability. That would just worry me to death and ruin the rest of my pregnancy. It would be like knowing when you are going to die. I mean, yes, it would be good to be prepared, but really, can you ever be prepared? What do you think? Is there anyone who would want to know this? Why? I'm interested to know.
Okay, well, I have to go now. I think we are going to venture out and try to shop now. Why? Who the hell knows! Oh, I almost forgot to tell you! I am scheduled for my ultrasound on Jan. 18th, so if you could please pray that I get to find out what the baby is, I'd appreciate it. I'm not one that does well with suspense or surprises, so I need to know. Also, if you comment, put in your two cents on what you want it to be, or think it will be. Okay, have a great day and I'll see you tomorrow!
My ranting and raving, and hopefully your reading!
Tuesday, December 21, 2004
Christmas Number 1
posted by Christi at 6:59 PM
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Wow…THREE! TJ gets to celebrate Christmas THREE times! He must be in Christmas heaven! What little boy wouldn’t find that so much fun!
I think the Kitchen set is a great idea. I wonder if the fact that I never had one has anything to do with the fact that I can’t cook. Hmmm…
You’ve only gained 2 freaking pounds? My goodness girl…what is your secret? Good for you!
I am curious though…you really had to pay for your doctors visit? I guess here in Canada we take all that sort of stuff for granted. I can’t imagine paying for something like that, but I would in a heartbeat if I had to.
I also opted to NOT take the tests. I was offered an IPS (Integrated Prenatal Screening) test, and from there, an Amnio if I chose to do so. I couldn’t do it. I wouldn’t have aborted the pregnancy if there was something wrong anyways, and like you said, why would you want to spend the entire pregnancy worrying? Those tests can result in false positives, leading to unnecessary worry and stress, and there is even the risk of miscarriage when performing the amnio. All issues I certainly did not want to encounter! They tend to encourage women over 35 to take the tests as there is a correlation with age and birth defects.
I bet you are super excited for the Ultrasound! Do post your babies first pics if you can. -
Hi there...me again.
This is in response to your response ;)
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This is in reference to your comment to me:
A: I have only gained two pounds, but I still have a TON left from the first baby, as I was quite lazy. As a matter of fact, I had just begun to be successful on a new diet (I had lost 15 pounds) when I found out I was prego. Also, I did something similar the first time, until the 7th month, when my need, not urge--NEED--, for Mexican food took over and I gained about 10 pounds that month!
B: Why would you not have to pay to go to the doctor? I mean, unless you were on Medicaid, and that's only for poor people
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Here in Canada, we dont have to pay to see a doctor. In Ontario, we have OHIP (Ontario Health Insurance) and this covers most medical services (i.e. Family doctors, specialist, having a baby, etc). It does not cover prescriptions, but most employers offer benefits that cover a percentage of the cost. Mine cover 80% and Mark's cover 95%. Since we are married, when I fill out a prescription, the remaining 20% gets covered under his benefits from work.
Basically, the only things not covered are cosmetic surgery and doctors notes! :) -
The Devil? You had to be expecting a response to this? :-)
Personally, I think it's one less thing to worry about in life.
And, because costs are all centrally controlled (government buys drugs in bulk from the manufacturers), everything ends up costing a lot less. Essencially the only middle man is our own government.
Again though, we're a much smaller country (population wise) so it's much more managable. Don't know how well it would work in a country of your size.
It certainly is socialistic but then again, even our Right Wing politicians (Conservatives) are more in line with Democrats. -
It's pretty easy, your education and work experience are considered equivalent it takes few years though.
We're also one of the only countries that allows dual citizenship so you can keep your US citizenship and can even have both passports (I think).
Immigrations Canada web site is:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/index.html
I do realize you're being tongue in cheek (like the Vermont Canada web site) but there you are anyway...
By the way...there was about 10-15 centimeters of snow in my driveway this morning. That part SUCKS
I didn't do the tests either. I felt the same as you. If there is a false positive they are going to want to do an amnio to find out for sure. The amnio has a significant risk of causing miscarriage. I think it's like .5 or 1%. I can't remember. It was enough to be worrisome to me.
My vote is I want you to have a girl because I had a boy then a girl and I think the combination is so great.