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[Summer 2004 moms]

Summer 2004 (May/June/July/August) Mommies!

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[Summer 2004 moms]

List of mommies by username

Adam's Pi (LJ: karen_w)
Me: Karen, 25
DH: Adam, 28
Married: 6.29.02
DS: Colin George
DOB: June 25, 2004
6:54pm 9 lb 3 oz 21 inches
DD:Neila (rhymes with Sheila)
DOB: Sept. 22, 2006


AirForceLove
Me: Jennifer, 32
DH: Lenny, 28
Married: February 15, 2003
DS: Leonard Allen III
DOB: May 18, 2004
9:17 pm 8lbs 13 oz and 20 inches
DS#2: Frankie Andrew
DOB: July 5, 2005
4:49 pm 9 lbs even and 21 inches
Baby #3! EDD 20 Sep 07

amberwaves
Me: Amber, 31
DH: Mark, 35
Married: 4.27.02
DD: Gabrielle Taylor
DOB: July 1, 2004
1:10 p.m. 8 lbs. 1 oz, 20 in.

AMC
Me: Alicia, 29
DH: David, 33
Married: 7.6.02
DD: Chloe Marie
DOB: July 3, 2004
5:53pm 7.7oz 19.5 in
DS: Christian John
DOB: December 8th, 2005
2:36pm 7.5lbs and 19.5in

Bernie & Matt
Me: Bernadette, 32
DH: Matt, 30
Married: June 15, 2002
DS: Carson
DOB: June 19, 2004
7:58 pm 8 lbs. 3 oz. 21 inches
DD: Adrieanna Marie
DOB: March 12, 2006
1:00 pm 7 lbs, 11 oz. 21 1/2 inches

bluhimmy
Me: Diana
Dh: Eric
Married: October 26, 2002
DS: Hunter Kai
DOB: August 12, 2004
7:43 am 6lbs 1 oz; 18.5 inches
DD: Tabitha Kaili
DOB: August 8, 2006
6 lbs 4 oz, 19.75"

Bklynhamptonian
Me: Chelly, 30
DH: James, 31
Married: June 16, 2001
DS: Jaiden Kendall
DOB: August 16, 2004
6:09 AM 7 lbs, 1 oz, 20 inches

Burnt Orange
Me: Shelly, 34
DH: Matthew, 34
Married: 6/01/02
DD: Tatum Rose
DOB:August 10, 2004
7 lbs. 13 oz 21 inches

Celia
Me: Sally, 30
DS: Milo Mariano
DOB: July 1, 2004
11:18 am 10 lbs 9 oz

Chandy
Me: Chandy
DH: Joel
Married: 10-19-02
DD: Elliot Reese
DOB: July 13, 2004
9 lbs, 1 oz 20.5 in.

Christyz1
Me: Christy, 27
DD: Cadence Grace "Cadi"
DOB: June 30, 2004
2:03pm, 9 lbs 14oz 21.5"
Other DD: Madison Nicole May 28, 1999

Cohl
Me: Nicole, 26
DH: Matt, 28
Married: 10/19/02
DD: Bryelle Morgan
DOB: July 19, 2004
7 lbs 7 oz 20 in.
DS: Kaden Michael
DOB: April 15, 2007
5:28 am

crazycaro
Me: Caroline 32
DH: Jason 33
Married: 20 September 2003
DD#1: Ruby
DOB: 18 May 2004 (9 weeks early)
6:36am 3 lbs 10 oz
DD#2: Chloe Denise
DOB: March 29, 2006
3:15pm

dana b
me: Dana, 31
dh: Simon, 31
married: 9/28/02
DD: Noa
DOB: June 6, 2004
2:04 am 7 lbs, 3 oz 19.5"
DS: Henri Grayson
DOB: Sept 10th, 2006

deelcie
Me: Diana, 34
DH: Roberto, 43
Married: 10/12/2002
DS: Deacon
DOB: June 16, 2004
7:34PM, 9lbs. 21 inches
DD: Reikke Meiling
DOB: March 17, 07

eb23sheree (LJ - labluvr, babycenter - liviesmom)
Me: Angela, 30
DH: Anthony, 31
Married: 6/21/2003
Baby's Name: Olivia Rose
DOB: 6/8/2004 3:14 AM
9 lb 15.4 oz, 21 inches
Baby#2 on the way! Due August 28, 2007 Gender - surprise!


elly
Me: Melissa
DH: Andrew
Married: 7/7/02
DD: Olivia
DOB: June 30, 2004
8:15pm 8lbs 12 oz
DD#2: Audrey Kate
DOB: Sept.6, 2005
8:15am, 7lb 14oz, 21"

excitedbride
me: Christina, 24
DH: J, 27
Married: March 2, 2003
DS: Wesley
DOB: May 12, 2004
DD: Savannah Rose
DOB: May 13, 2006 (34weeks 5days)
12:39am 5lbs 9oz 18 3/4in.

Footyprints
Me: Shannon, 28
DH: David, 29
Married: 12/21/02
DS: Eli David
DOB: June 8, 2004
2:27 a.m.

Ganache
Me: Andrea, 29
DH: Daniel, 30
Married: 8/31/02
DD: Madison
DOB: June 18, 2004
8 lbs 8oz 20 inches

genndan100502
Me: Genevie, 30
DH: Daniel, 31
Married: 10/05/02
DD: Nicole
DOB: June 12, 2004
12:55pm 8 lbs 2 oz, 19 in.

hapahaole
Me: Heather, 29
DH: Matt, 31
Married: 6-28-03
DS: John William (Jack)
DOB: May 27, 2004
5:10pm 7lbs, 8oz 20in
DD: Kaylie Tate
DOB: March 14, 2006, 4:45am

isaacsmommy
me: Jenn, 20
dh: Neal, 21
married: April 3, 2004
DS: Isaac Michael
DOB: July 7, 2004
9:53 pm 6lbs 18 3/4 inches
DS#2: Grant Cameron
DOB: July 17, 2006

jakedog
me: JD, 31
dh: Hub, 37
married: 8/17/02
ds: H
DOB: June 15, 2004
3:44pm 8 lbs 6 oz 20 in.
DD: Eloise Elizabeth
DOB: March 31, 2006
9:34am, 7lbs. 1oz., 17 in.

Jen1098
Me: Jen
Dh: Paul
Married: 7-6-02
DS: Joshua
DOB: July 3, 2004
1:38 pm 8 lbs 5 oz 20 1/4 in.
DS#2: Kyle Robert
DOB: May 8, 2006
3:07 am 8lbs 10 ozs 20 1/2 inches

jki (WC: HCK/mojito)
Me: Jennifer, 33
DH: Hamilton, 33
Married: 7/5/02
DS : Jackson
DOB: June 21, 2004
2:24pm 8 lbs, 21 in.
DD: Cassidy Anne
DOB: July 9, 2005
10:21am 8 lbs, 8 oz. 21 inches

[Summer 2004 moms]

kmmommy
Me: K
DH: J
Married: 8/2/03
DS: K
DOB: August 15, 2004
3:57pm 7 lbs. 14 oz. 20.25 in
DD: M
DOB: June 1, 2006
6:01am 5 lbs. 11 oz. 18.5 in.
#3 EDD: March 14, 2008

lady1297
DS: Edward
DOB: August 8, 2004

Lildan
Me: Danielle, 30
DH: Del, 31
Married: June 29, 2002
DS: Alexander Aurelio
DOB: May 16, 2004
7:39PM, 9 pounds, 21.5 inches

Lisa&Jason
Me: Lisa, 28
DH: Jason, 25
Married: 9/27/03
DD: Payton
DOB: June 30, 2004 (7 lbs, 5 oz, 19.5")
DD: Allyssa, 10/9/98 (6 lbs, 5 oz, 18.5")

Lisarenee25 (WC: Lisa_Williams)
Me: Lisa, 30
DH: Bryant, 39
Married: 6/23/02
DS: Hadyn
DOB: June 15, 2004, 12:30 AM

lisariv
Me: Lisa, 29
DH: Matt, 29
Married: 4/28/2001
DD: Sydney
DOB: June 12, 2004
8:02 am 7lbs 6oz, 19.5 in.

luckiestgirl
Me: Kelli, 39
DH: Shane, 34
Married: 5-25-02
DD: Leah
DOB: June 3, 2004
2:28am 8 lbs 11 oz 22 1/2 in.
Other children: Sami-18; Cody-15;Alyssa-9; Meagan-7

luvalwaysMandy
Me: Mandy, 23
DH: Ross, 25
Married: 11-6-04
DD: Paige (5-25-04)
DS: Hunter (10-17-05)
Pets: 3 dogs, 1 bird


MizLarner
Me: Ces, 23 (soon to change)
DH: Jason, 25 (soon to change)
Married: 9/13/03
DS: Josiah
Date of birth: 7/7/04
Time of birth 8:24am
Weight and Length 5lb 13oz 19.5"
Other children: DSS Caleb 11/15/97, DSS Dakota 6/18/99, DS Adam 10/19/05

mloveya
Me: Maria, 29
DH: Manny, 32
Married: October 13, 2002
DS: Petros
DOB: August 11, 2004
10:54AM, 9 lb 14 oz, 20 1/2"

Monique
Me: Monique, age 31 (Almost 32)
DH: Brice, age 33 (almost 34)
Married: August 24, 2002
DS: Braden Robert "Brady"
DOB: June 18, 2004
8:12 pm 10 lbs 2 oz 20.5 in.
DD: Madelyn Simone
DOB: March 26, 2006
3:04am 8.14lbs 21 inches

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mxgirly (WC: Beach Bunny, LJ: mxgirly)
Me: Kristin, 27
DH: Mark, 30 (almost 31)
Married: June 21, 2003
DD: Kaitlyn Alyssa
DOB: August 3, 2004
8lbs 6oz, 20 inches

NicoleWisconsin
Me: Nicole, 24
DH: Tony, 24
Married: April 5, 2003
DS: Blake
DOB: July 19, 2004
8:45 PM, 6 lb 13.8 oz, 20 1/4"

NikkiD
Me: Nikki, 33
DH: Stacy, 32
Married: Feb. 2, 2002
DD: Kaitlyn Nicole
DOB: July 5, 2004
9 lbs 7oz, 21.5"
DS: Austin 10/1/96
DS: Justin 12/31/02
DS: Jaxson Phillip January 4, 2006 5:09pm

Noniitis
Me: Noni <Winona> 33
DH: Clark 37
Married: March 20th 2004
DS: Lewis
DOB: June 13, 2004
6:11am
7lbs 22 inches

OctoberPrincess
Me: Melissa (29)
DH: Josh (34)
Married: October 5, 2002
DS: Tyler Andrew
DOB: June 18, 2004

Phen
Me: Phen, 34
DH: Tom, 29
Married: 4/20/02
DSs: Thomas Calvin IV and Alexander Childs
DOB: July 13, 2004
3:31 a.m. and 3:33 a.m.
7 lbs. 9 oz., and 6 lbs. 3 oz.

Prudies
Me: Jenny, 31
DH: Dave, 32
Married: January 18, 2003
Baby's Name: Elliott
Date of birth: May 21, 2004 (7 weeks early)
Time of birth: 8:30 am (scheduled c-section after my developing pre-eclampsia)
Weight and Length: 3lbs, 10 oz (not sure of length, they never told us! )
Other children: Not yet!

RayNJay
Me: Donna, 31
DH: Jason, 32
Married: 4-26-03
DD: Madeline Rhea (Maddie)
DOB: June 26, 2004
11:49am 6lbs, 12oz 20.5in

Rositabean
Me: Rose, 30
DH: Gilbert, 31
Married: May 4, 2002
DS: Simon
DOB: May 29, 2004
8:53 pm 7 lbs 5.4 oz 19 3/4 in.

Sal03
Me: 31
DH: 37
DS: Dylan Benjamin
DOB: June 29, 2004
11:54pm 8lbs 4oz
DD: Kate Lauren
DOB: March 23, 2006
12:42 pm 7 lbs 15 oz 19 in.

SlvrPhenx
Me: Heather
Dh: Harold "Boo"
Married: October 27, 2001
DS: Matheson
DOB: May 30, 2004
6:21 pm 6lbs 12 oz 19 in.

smanley
Me: Shannon, 32
DH: DJ, 31
Married: August 24, 2002
DD: Olivia Sue
DOB: June 24, 2004
8:19 pm 7 lbs, 21 in.
DD#2: Lily Genevieve
DOB: January 18, 2006

stars
Me: Sandra, 40
DH: Peter, 35
Married: 9/28/02
DS: Dylan Joseph
DOB: July 14, 2004
8:36 p.m. 9 lbs. 10 oz, 20 inches
DD: Emma
DOB: Feb. 9, 2007

Steve's Sweety
Me: Tish, 31
DH: Steve, 30
Married: 6.9.01
DS: Holden Loucas
DOB: June 13, 2004
7:46 pm 6 lbs 11 oz, 20" long
Other children: 3 Canine Furkids
Baby#2 Due 12/9/07

Stumbles
Me: 24
DH: 37
Married: September 14, 2002
DD: Tahlia Jasmine
DOB: May 10, 2004
7:42 am 7 lb 11 oz (3.4 kgs)
DS: Reuben Connor
DOB: April 12, 2006
11:05 am 7lb 12 oz, 19 in

[Summer 2004 moms]

List of Kids by birthdate

May 1
Gina Marie (mrs_barkley)

May 10
Tahlia (Stumbles)

May 12
Wesley (excitedbride)

May 16
Alexander (lildan)

May 18
Ruby (crazycaro)
Leonard Allen III(AirForceLove)

May 21
Elliott (Prudies)

May 27
John William "Jack" (hapahaole)

May 29
Simon (Rositabean)

May 30
Matheson (SlvrPhenx)

June 3
Leah Lynn (luckiestgirl)

June 6
Noa (dana b)

June 8
Eli David (footyprints)

June 12
Sydney (lisariv)
Nicole (genndan100502)

June 13
Lewis (Noniitis)
Holden (Steve's Sweety)

June 15
Henry (jakedog)
Hadyn (lisarenee25)

June 16
Deacon (Deelcie)

June 18
Braden "Brady" (Monique)
Madison (Ganache)
Tyler (OctoberPrincess)

June 19
Carson (Bernie & Matt)

June 21
Jackson (jki)

June 24
Olivia Sue (smanley)

June 25
Colin George (Adam'sPi)

June 26
Madeline Rhea "Maddie" (RayNJay)

June 29
Dylan (Sal03)

June 30
Payton (Lisa&Jason)
Cadence (Christyz1)
Olivia (elly)

July 1
Gabrielle (amberwaves)
Milo (Celia)

July 3
Chloe (AMC)
Josh (Jen1098)

July 5
Kaitlyn (Nikki D)

July 7
Isaac (isaacsmommy)

July 13
Elliot Reese (Chandy)
Thomas and Alexander (Phen)

July 14
Dylan Joseph (stars)

July 19
Bryelle Morgan (Cohl)
Blake (NicoleWisconsin)

August 3
Kaitlyn (mxgirly)

August 8
Edward (lady1297)

August 10
Tatum (Burnt Orange)

August 11
Petros (mloveya)

August 12
Hunter (bluhimmy)

August 15
Kaeden (KMMommy)

August 16
Jaiden (Bklynhamptonian)

[Summer 2004 moms]

Repeat Offenders (RO's) by DOB

7/5/05
AirForceLove It's a BOY! Welcome Frankie Andrew!

7/9/05
jki It's a GIRL! Welcome Cassidy Anne!

8/22/05
mrs_barkley It's a GIRL! Welcome Emalee Rose!

9/6/05
elly It's a GIRL! Welcome Audrey Kate!

12/8/05
AMC It's a BOY! Welcome Christian John!

1/4/06
Nikki D It's a BOY! Welcome Jaxson Phillip!

1/18/06
smanley It's a GIRL! Welcome Lily Genevieve!

3/12/06
Bernie & Matt It's a GIRL! Welcome Adrieanna Marie!

3/14/06
Hapahaole It's a GIRL! Welcome Kaylie Tate!

3/23/06
Sal03 It's a GIRL! Welcome Kate Lauren!

3/26/06
Monique It's a GIRL! Welcome Madelyn Simone!

3/29/06
crazycaro It's a GIRL! Welcome Chloe Denise!

3/31/06
Jakedog It's a GIRL! Welcome Eloise Elizabeth!

4/12/06
Stumbles It's a BOY! Welcome Reuben Connor!

5/8/06
jen1098 It's a BOY! Welcome Kyle Robert!

5/13/06
excitedbride It's a GIRL! Welcome Savannah Rose!

6/1/06
kmmommy It's a GIRL! Welcome Mackenzie Morgan!

7/17/06
isaacsmommy It's a BOY! Welcome Grant Cameron!

8/8/06
Bluhimmy It's a GIRL! Welcome Tabitha Kaili!

9/10/06
dana b It's a BOY! Welcome Henri Grayson!

9/23/06
Adam's Pi It's a GIRL! Welcome Neila!

2/9/07
Stars It's a GIRL! Welcome Emma!

3/17/07
deelcie It's a GIRL! Welcome Reikke Meiling!

4/15/07
Cohl It's a BOY! Welcome Kaden Michael!

[Summer 2004 moms]

RO's by EDD

9/20/07
AirForceLove

12/9/07
Steve's Sweety

3/14/08
kmmommy

[Nikkid]

YAY, a new thread! I know I haven't posted much in the previous thread but I wanted to start of the thread saying I think Kaitlyn is finally potty trained!! WOO HOO! I am so excited, I thought it was never going to happen. I mean, I knew she knew how to do it, she was just so dang stubborn and didn't want to. But she has been wearing underwear for almost a week now and has only had one accident. :D:D:D

[mrs_barkley]

Everyone please check your info and let me know if there are any changes. Thanks! :)

[dana b]

oh gosh, i'm in potty training hell! i had no idea it would be this hard. someone please tell me it'll just click one day. i got her into an awesome preschool and she *has* to be potty trained by september.

[OctoberPrincess]

Hello, checking into the new thread, I hope everyone has been enjoying the summer! We have been busy with trips to Sesame Place, the Philadelphia Zoo and Dutch Wonderland. Not sure if I mentioned but we went to Disney for the again in May, it was harder than when he was 2 but still a great time.

At his 3 year well visit Tyler was 27 lbs 2 oz. and 36 inches tall. According the them he's in the 10th percentile for weight and 25th for height but he has always followed this pattern so we aren't concerned. My baby is getting so big! I have such mixed emotions about preschool this fall, excited because I know he will love all the friends and am certain he is ready for the challenge but sad because he will never depend on me in the same way again and he is (so far) my only baby.

Dana B sorry I can't help you, Tyler pretty much led the PT'ing process and was in underwears full time back in January...I've been really spoiled with that. I have to add that he still wears pull ups at night, we tried underwears but he just isn't consistent enough yet...he will stay dry for 5 nights and then have 2 accidents, be dry another 3-4 nights and have another accident...too much cleaning with his twin size bed so it was back to pull ups he went..LOL.

I can't believe how many repeat offenders we have, I must admit I'm a tad jealous!:eek: DH and I have been trying to give Tyler and little brother or sister since he just after he turned one, our last attemp was our first IVF and it failed.:( Luckily we opted to freeze our remaining embryos so we will trying with the frozen ones at the end of the month but if that doesn't work we will have to decide if Tyler will be our only child or if we want to persue adoption. Strangely I'm started to feel at peace with all of this.

If someone can remind me what photoservice I can use to post a pic here I will try and get some recent ones of Tyler soon. Thanks!

[kmmommy]

Thanks for the new thread!

K has absolutely no interest in potty training. It's driving me crazy! He'll be 3 in just a few weeks but I just can't get him to do it at all.

We also got a BFP a few weeks ago. A HUGE surprise BFP. I'm still in shock and not sure how to feel about it all. We thought we were done at 2 kids.

#3 EDD: March 14, 2008

OctoberPrincess ~ Sorry to hear about the TTC issues you've had to go through. Sending baby vibes your way.

[Nikkid]

Danab~ all I can say is hang in there. I know that's not what you want to here but I was in your same shoes just a week ago. She would go potty but she didn't care if she went in her pants or not. The only thing I can think of that changed was she decided she wanted to wear underwear to daycare. I was a little concerned but brought an extra outfit and figured she could just change her clothes and put her back in a pullup if she wets. It's been over a week and she still hasn't needed her change of clothes. Have you tried underwear on her yet? That is the only thing I've noticed that made her not want to go in her pants. I was in the same boat as you, I was considering starting her and her older brother in preschool this fall but I didn't think she would be potty trained in time with the way she was going. So now I need to look into getting them both signed up again. Good luck and hang in there, if it happened for me it will happen for you.

[dana b]

october princess sorry about your ttc struggle, keeping fingers crossed for you for next month.

nikki she's been in underwear for a couple of weeks now. i even went and bought some stupid princess ones that i knew she'd like. i have a timer that i set for every 30 minutes and i have to physically put her on the potty -- she won't go on her own, she won't tell me she has to go or has gone. i'm cleaning all day long -- today alone she peed on the leather chair and the area rug, i try to keep something waterproof on the couches. i don't know how much more of this my house can take!!

[luckiestgirl]

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[Nikkid]

Oh yes, just two changes for me. Me and DH's ages need to be updated.

I'm now 33 and DH will be 32 next month so you can chage him now.:)

Thanks for the new thread!

Danab well that stinks, I'm sorry that I don't have any other advice to give you. I think different things work on different kids. I tried the sticker and treat thing everytime she went to the bathroom and that didn't work at all like it did for others. It's pretty much up to her now, but she will do it some day. I know your on a time crunch, is she excited to start preschool? Have tried making that an incentive for her? Good luck

[luvalwaysMandy]

Just wanted to stop in and say hello to everyone. I can't believe we all have 3 year olds now. I wish I had more time to come on here and post more. I do have a LJ if anyone wants to add me. I love having new friends. I have the same name there!:) We've decided that were going to TTC #3 as soon as we have a few bills caught up. SO prob. within the next 6 months. I'm really excited.

[Summer 2004 moms]

Updated to here! Congrats kmmommy on your BFP!

[dana b]

it happened!! noa is officially potty trained! something just clicked one day and ever since she's gone pee and poop in the potty all by herself. she's been using the public restrooms all week and hasn't had any accidents. tonight she even asked for the potty to be in her room when she went to sleep and didn't want her pull-up (we'll see how that goes). we are SO proud of her.

[Nikkid]

YAY, I knew it would happen. Isn't is such a good feeling? Isn't is strange how one day they just decide they want to do it. Way to go Noa!

[mrs_barkley]

Potty training: I wish it would just click for Gina. I have to sit her on the potty every hour or so and she will go but she doesn't tell us when she has to go. *sigh* Luckily she doesn't have to be potty trained to go to preschool. She starts on the 23rd.

Emalee will be 2 on Wednesday. She will be going to preschool with Gina.

[Steve's Sweety]

Thanks for the new thread!

Melissa -
As usual, I am keeping you in my thoughts and am sorry this has been such a struggle for you.

kmmommy -
Congratulations!

Dana -
YAY for Noa (and you!)

Updates: DH just turned 31 so for 2 months we are the same age. :p
And my EDD is 12/9/07, we had our big u/s a few wks ago and everything looked good. :D

So yeah, things are going well here, we finally told Holden about the baby right before the big u/s and he is excited.

I have gone back and forth over whether or not to send him to preschool this fall or wait for next and as it is now, we are waiting but as long as there are openings I could still sign him up. We just don't have very many options around here and they aren't exactly what I want (just typical public school preschools, not that there's anything wrong with them).

He is so funny these days, just cracks us up with the things he says. Yesterday he told me he was "behavioring to me" after I had commented about him being a little cranky.
And the questions have not stopped! He literally must ask 100 questions a day. Drives everyone except me crazy, and sometimes I'm right at that threshold myself. ;)

Hope everyone is having a great summer!

[Nikkid]

Since we have been talking about preschools Kaitlyn will start preschool next Monday and I'm SO scared about this. She will be going with her old brother (4) but they won't be in the same class all the time. They will be together in the morning and then they split up and towards the end of the day when the kids start going home they will back together again.

The reason I'm so worried is that she is SO shy. I don't even know if shy is the correct word. Whenever we take her anywhere and someone even looks at her she will hide behind my leg. If they ask her a question like what her name is she will just grunt at them or totally ignore them. It was a nightmare taking her to get her pictures taken, she kicked and screamed when we tried to put her on the table. Just this past weekend we went to grandma and grandpa house to drop off a b-day gift for papa and she just clung to me, and these are her grandparents that she knows very well!

She's been at the same in home daycare since she was 6 weeks old which is one of the reasons why I want to start her in preschool. She is very smart so the reason we are moving her is not for her to lear more (well partially) but more for her socialization skills. I don't want to just throw her into kindergarten without ever experiencing a school type setting. I'm just so nervous that she's going to cause a big scene and throw a tantrum when I leave. :eek: I know it will help having her brother there so maybe it won't be so bad but I am expecting the worst.

[OctoberPrincess]

Dana congrats on Noa's progress!:) Things can change so much in just one short day!

Titia I'm so happy things are going well for you. I'm sure whatever you decide for Holden will be best. :)

Tyler starts school Sept. 6th. I'm very excited for him yet it's a bitter sweet time for me. He's my only baby and he is growing much too quickly!:eek: I'm glad I made the decision to only have him go to school 2 half days per week, he's at such a fun age and I am really enjoying the time that we spend together. For me it was important that Tyler attend school this year, next year he will be going to universal pre-K and that is 5 half days a week so I felt it was important for him to make a slow transition into the school environment, I feel things will go much easier next year if he is already used to being away from me for some time and already used to the classroom environment.

Here is a recent pic of my "big boy":

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k40/octoberprincess/IMG_24192.jpg?t=1188263075

Hope everyone is well!

[Nikkid]

Octoberprincess~ what a handsome little guy you have there. Good luck with preschool next week!

Well yesterday was our first day. It didn't go too bad but I was there for a half hour before I got to leave. :rolleyes: It was difficult having two children start, I was expecting my 4yo to do fine and he was the one with tears rolling down his face, broke my heart. Today he did great though and Kaitlyn was a nightmare. I decided to not stay as long this time and I ended up walking out while one of the teachers was holding her and she was kicking and screaming. :eek: This is what I was dreading. She was so excited about it on the way there and walking into the building she was fine but once we walked into her classroom she started clinging on to me. I think I need to just drop her off and leave, I know they say your not suppose to hang around because it makes it more difficult to leave which I'm finding out is true. I just wanted to stay for a little bit her first day. They did say she had a great first day yesterday so I know she does well, it's just leaving her that is so difficult.

Hopefully it will get better with time.

[Steve's Sweety]

Melissa -
Thanks!

OMG, it's been a while since I have seen a pic of Tyler and you are going to have to lock that boy up! He looks like he should be a model - just gorgeous!


Nikki -
Congrats on surviving the 1st couple days of preschool!
As a former child care worker, I do agree that it is best to drop and go, but if you are having frets about it, we always told the parents they could feel free to stand just outside the door and see how quickly after they leave their little ones would turn off those tears. :)



Holden just cracks me up all the time with things he says and wants to do. It is such a fun age but I can't believe how much he is growing up and can do for himself. One night DH was sleeping on the couch b/c he broke his finger and didn't want me to bash it in the night so DS slept with me. Well next morning I noticed he didn't have the same undies or shorts on that he did the day before...Sure enough he had an accident in the middle of the night (which never happens so he must have been sleeping really hard) gotten up by himself and got dry undies and jammie shorts and put his wet ones in the laundry basket all w/o waking me up!
I felt a bit guilty like a bad mommy but mostly I couldn't believe he just took care of stuff like that!

Here is a pic of the soon to be big brother modeling the shirt we gave him after we told him the news.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y61/Natitia/Pics%20-%20Holden/Holden%20-%202007/IMG_3566.jpg

And one from just a couple weeks ago.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y61/Natitia/Pics%20-%20Holden/Holden%20-%202007/IMG_3768.jpg



I hope everyone is enjoying what is left of summer!

[Sal03]

October what a big boy!!! it makes me so sad but happy to see these pictures. I remember everyone posting the birth photos, then first bday pics and now preschool talk. so crazy. good luck next week!!

Tish Holden is so adorable but I am just AMAZED at what he did in the middle of the night!! Especially since Dylan is sooooo far from being PT.

Nikki I am sorry Katilyn is having a rough time. Dylan has already been through a year of preschool now. The first 3 weeks of dropoffs were rough, but he really was fine after I left. And then suddenly he was running off to play so fast he did not even say goodbye to me anymore. Now I am anxious all over again because he starts in a new class on Wednesday. I am sure I will feel like this for the next 18 years!!

[jennylou]

Mod hat on here:


Your toddlers have turned into big kids (well, at least per CC's breakdowns!). Which means, it's time to have a thread in the Big Kid's Group Forums. If you'd like, I can just move this one (since it's still new) or you could start a new one. Please PM me if you'd like it moved, thanks! :)

[Summer 2004 moms]

Thanks Jenny. If you could just move this thread that would be great.
I was thinking we should move but I think I was in denial!!
A big kid thread :eek: How did we get here??

[Steve's Sweety]

Sal -
Thanks!
Hopefully a light will go on for Dylan soon and it will be smooth sailing for you!

I was thinking we should move but I think I was in denial!!
A big kid thread :eek: How did we get here??
No kidding! I still call Holden "baby" and tell him yes you are getting big but you will always be my baby!

Any RO's want to give me any tips on preparing the "old baby" for a "new baby"?

[isaacsmommy]

Oh geez, I can't believe I have a "big kid"! He definately is though.

Potty training- Isaac has been trained since the beginning of June. Really it went pretty easy, daycare was a huge help though- they were wonderful about it.

New babies- we didn't really prepare Isaac as he just turned 2 when Grant was born. We told him that his baby brother was coming and showed him my belly etc, but that was it. He did really well- only a few meltdowns over wanting to be held by mommy when I was busy with the baby. Now he tells me all the time he loves his baby brother, and gives him hugs and kisses and he love to help me with him. Lol, I think he thinks he is Grant's parent too because he will tell him "no, no, no GANT!" when he gets into things he isn't supposed to.

[Nikkid]

Steve's Sweety it definately works a lot better when I drop her off and leave quick. She actually is so much better now, two days in a row she hasn't cried! Yay I love Holden's shirt, we just have an "I'm the Big Brother" shirt for my two boys but I like that one better. He looks like he's ready for his new sibling.

Sal that is exactly what the teachers told me. Once I leave it takes a couple of minutes for her to stop crying and then she's great the rest of the day. I'm crossing my fingers but the last two days she went running off without crying! :D I expected weeks more of crying so I'm really excited about that. It really helps that she has her older brother there but they also get separated so I like that she doesn't depend on him being around all the time. They both love it though and I'm so excited about it!

[luckiestgirl]

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[Noniitis]

I found you all!

I was wondering why I had not gotten any updates...

How is everyone?? Well I hope!

Lewis is getting to be a big boy! He is potty trained. His language exploded when he started school... that or maybe he just has more to tell me about since I am not with him all the time anymore.

Preschool was a big stressor.. we signed up for 2 different programs that cancelled and left us scrambling.. but we ended up with what I actually had originally wanted in the first place so all is well now/ Lew goes to the a Mon/Wed morning program at the same place we have gone ECFE classes since he was 7 weeks old. It is crazy how many of the parents I know from all the different classes. Plus Lewis goes to a Spanish Immersion Preschool on Tues/Thur mornings. Last year I had started going to a Mommy and me class at the spanish Immersion and had not known if he'd get into to it.. well he loves it. We were in Kansas City visiting a friend that speaks Spanish with her daughter and I love that he was able to speak some as well. He knows all his colors and numbers in spanish so far whcih is fun.

Lewis is a huge Momma's boy. It is funny to me, he has no problems going to preschool at all but when I go to work < I work 2-3 nights a week> about 45% of the time he flips out. I hate the way I know it makes my DH and My Mom feel but I am not sure of what to do. Anyone else going through this?

[luckiestgirl]

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[huango]

hellooooo,
long time no post; I didn't know that this thread existed.

sorry for the drive-by (will respond more later), but does anyone have their child(ren) in Montessori school/program? We're researching that right now for DS Sebastian and would LOVE any feedback/experience you have. Thank you very much.

[lildan]

Hello everyone!

It's been such a long time since I have been back to one of our threads. We are all doing well. Alexander turned 3 on May 16th and started preschool in September. He's going to Saint Margaret's (our Catholic church's school) on Tuesdays and Thursdays for 3 hours a day. His teacher tells us that he is adjusting nicely and he seems to love having other kids to interact with.

As for PT, Alexander had to be trained in order to start pre-school and I am so happy that it was a pretty painless process. At about 2 1/2, he was using the potty almost all of the time during the day and about two months before his 3rd birthday the processes clicked for overnight.

We had our first hospital visit in August. Alexander developed a hydrocele on his left testicle so it needed to be repaired. The operation itself took about 20 minutes but the processes of anesthesia and recovery were very difficult. I was able to go into the OR with him and hold him while he was put under - it was such a surreal experience. And, then had some very violent issues in recovery, which the nurse informed us is normal for some kids. Needless to say, I am so glad that all turned out well and that he is fine.

As for me, I am still home with Alexander full-time and I am taking nursing classes part-time. At this point, I am scheduled to graduate in December 2009 and then sit for the NCLEX (RN exam). I never thought I'd leave the field of mental health, but this schooling has been a great and challenging experience for me.

Here are some recent photos:

May 2007
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v508/lildan/May%202007/100_1341.jpg?t=1192034531


September 2007 - 1st Day of Preschool
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v508/lildan/August%202007/100_1806.jpg?t=1192034827

Hope all is well with all of you and your families!

[luckiestgirl]

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[luckiestgirl]

Where is everyone??? :(:confused:

[luckiestgirl]

Just wanted to let everyone know....I will be quitting this group. Life is just way too busy! If you want to keep just PM me! :D It was great getting to know all of you!!!

[huango]

Anyone going to the Boston Wine Expo this weekend?

Hello,
I didn't know where to post this, but I was wondering if anyone was going to the Boston Wine Expo this weekend, specifically Sunday.

My company is in the business, so I got a free ticket for my self. Since we have no access to babysitters, DH would stay home w/ the kids.

So I was wondering if I would see a friendly face at this drunk-fest, I mean Wine Expo, hehheheee.



luckiestgirl: I think everyone is busy w/ life pulling in every direction. Since I got my part-time job, I can barely do my 'housewife/mom' duties, let alone have a minute to myself to post/read/share stuff. If I do have time to log on and read, I don't have time to respond.
So if you do have news, I love reading about them.

take care.

[MizLarner]

Josiah is starting soccer, his first game is next weekend! His team is the Sharks, thanks to mommy stepping out of her shell :D We had our first practice this week, and it didn't go well with him until the end. He had about 5 minutes of nap on our way to the field, and was grumpy about being there instead of at home. Plus, one of my mom's foster boys took Josiah's soccer ball out of my van without permission or even mentioning it, so he didn't have his ball at practice. Fortunately, he did warm up at the end and got to kick his ball at the goal a few times and practice being goalie.

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/chmesca/kids/kick.jpg

[luvalwaysMandy]

Anyone still around???

Paige just turned 4! I can't believe it.
Hunter is 2.5 and we are expecting #3 in Dec!

I see that most of us aren't here anymore, but if you want to catch me on LJ you can. My name is the same there.