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Name: Deb
Birthday: 11/15/1982
Gender: Female
Interests: I love babies! I love nursing and everything that goes with taking care of babies :)
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4/10/2005
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| It's a BOY!!!
And we all thought girl... except for Alex. 'Cause he's the smartest.
And I have to dig out the scanner so you can see pictures. But my butt hurts from my shot about an hour ago, so that will have to wait.
I woke up yesterday at 5:30 with horrible back pain and kind-of cramping. The pain was solid, not coming and going like contractions, but still I could barely move. So I went to the doctor. (the doc on call said I could wait until my OB's office opened)- got there at 9:25 and didnt leave until 12:05. Oh my gosh, I'm so glad I didn't have any kids with me. The people in the waiting room at the same time as me were super obnoxious.. I was ready to smack them all about 3 minutes after they walked in the door.
Anyways, everything looked okay, cervix checked, baby's heart rate was good, etc. We have to wait for results to see if I have an infection. Hopefully we'll know by tomorrow. She didn't think it was emergent enough to send me to the hospital for an ultrasound right then, but did want me to get in this week. So at 9:15 this morning, that's where I was. By myself. It was supposed to be a big family adventure on the 17th... Jesse's parents were going to come down, and come with both of us an the kids. Oh well. I did buy a dvd of it though so everyone could see everything. Everything looked okay. My cervix is okay, and I'm guessing my fluid levels, too, since they didn't say anything. His head was really low, though. It didn't surprise me at all, since my babies do that. I dropped at 31 weeks with Alex and 28 with Danica, so it's nothing crazy for me. But it was so low that they had trouble getting measurements for a while. So that could be part of the pains, too. He is so active so much of the time, and probably will be for ever, just like the other two. He's measuring right on track, weighing 10 or 11 ounces, and we're sticking with the November 24th due date.
I go back to the doctor on Tuesday for my regular appointment... she'll have all the results of everything by then too. If my shots keep wearing off too quickly, I might have to switch to daily pills, though my doctor is not a fan because of the side effects. Hmmm.
So right now, I take it easy. I can do stuff as long as I can stop and rest whenever things start hurting. And I need to practically drown myself drinking water. And we just pray that he flips himself up and stays up for a while and hope it helps with everything else.
Ok- I think that's it for now. I'll try to get the pictures or some video or something up soon.
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| Happy Birthday Alex! On June 29, 2005 at 12:15am, I painlessly popped out the coolest kid I've ever met.
He's SO excited to be 4!
He's not little anymore because he's 4. Actually he is as big as his friend Sam now that he's 4. And he has big arms because he's 4. And he's really really smart because he's 4. 
His Grandma, Grandpa and Aunt Dani came down to visit this weekend! His favorite part was playing in the pool with Aunt Dani. They brought him some new pool toys and a Spiderman beach towel (and a bug one for Bug). Some new clothes, and Grandpa's boots. And a Spiderman cake! woohoo! Saturday night when they got here we went to Applebee's and they sang to him. He was so surprised, it was awesome.
We're not doing a big party this year like I wanted to, but we're hoping to get in a few play dates this week. I still need to go get his elbow and knee pads so Jesse can take the training wheels off his bike. But Jesse's back is killing him today, so I'm not sure when exactly it's going to happen. Hopefully very soon! He's very excited about that too!!
So Happy Birthday to our Small Dude!
You amaze us every day with everything you do. You are smarter than other kids your age and everyone loves how well you can talk. You have more logic and wit than some adults we know. Not to mention that you are hilarious! And you are a great big brother!
We love you!!
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| I'm glad I'm not the only one who totally fails at updating these days. Haha.
I really should be on the couch right now, but who knows when the next time I'll have to do this. Let's update on everyone.
Jesse: I don't even remember if I said anything about how he hurt his back a while ago. He was pretty miserable for a few days, then went back to work for 1-3 hours for about a week (to do paperwork and make phone calls and still had to be there at 7am- ew) , had some days off and now has the okay to go back to function lightly. He survived his first real day back, and came home wanting to completely rearrange the living room and dining room. It took him over 2 days (well- minus his time at work Saturday and Sunday morning) to finish it, but it looks good. Sorry- not pics yet. I tried to help a little on Saturday and am definitely paying for it. More on that later.
He had an interview yesterday! The guy seemed to like him and wants to let him know by the end of the week, but will have to wait on his bosses. But you can pray that he gets this! His schedule might be a little off for a while, but he would always have every Sunday off... which would be the first time since I was 3 months pregnant with Alex!
Alex: He had his 4 year check up yesterday and did great. He is a solid 25% for his weight and height. which is better than I thought... you should see him with the kids his age (and younger) at church. He moved up to "Miss Jenny's" class at church and is loving it, though still missing Mr Denney a little bit. I put him in with the 4 and 5 year olds for VBS last week and he had a blast! I still am trying to find someone to send me some video, or at least a picture, of the kids singing on stage. They did awesome! He was by far the smallest kid up there, but he did most of the moves (especially when they did it again Sunday morning), and looked super cute and had so much fun! He made Jesse a tie for Father's Day and when Jesse was getting ready for his interview he said "I thought you could wear the tie I made you". But he understood that he needed to wear one that actually matched, so long as he would wear it when he got home  . He has been loving the pool and asks all the time if he can go swimming, but it turned really green, and though that part is fixed now, we are waiting for the chemicals, etc to even out again so it's safe. At least by tomorrow, if not later today, I'm sure.
Sometimes he 'dies'.
Danica: She. is. a. handful. I don't know what is going on, but she has been rotten. Super moody and selfish and just rotten. She's been wanting to snuggle (but not sit still for anyone else to be comfy) and then 2 seconds later is screaming "No!" at someone for no reason at all. She bit me again yesterday. Through my shirt, thank goodness, so it didn't break my skin- it hurts! I'm considering putting her to bed a lot earlier than Alex for a while to see if it helps. She's been getting up with him in the mornings (which today was about 6:30) and after nap instead of sleeping an extra hour or so like she was. It's going to be hard with how things tend to get stretched a lot later in the summer, but I don't know what else to do! People at church are always telling me how cute and sweet she is. Yesterday someone (with a 2 year old girl!) was standing near me and watching her throw a huge fit on the floor and was still telling me that. I do love her to pieces, though. She makes us laugh all the time, and is getting to be so independent- in a good way- and we are starting to understand more of what she is saying too.
We are 18 weeks today! The baby is about the size of a bell pepper. Head to rump, it is about 5 1/2 inches long and weighs almost 7 ounces. We should find out what it is on July 17th.. I'll be 21 and a half weeks. Yeah yeah. they are making me wait. Oh- and last I checked, I have gained about 3 pounds back! And this is what I looked like last Thursday. After dinner at Golden Corral. I look biggest at the end of the days and after I eat a lot.
Okay- that's enough for now.
Here is how my children play in the pool. Alex stays in until he's about blue... though hopefully that will be longer since it's warmer and the water has had plenty of time to warm up. Danica still wont get in. 'not yet' anyways. (but I got her new swim diaper and I want her to actually use it now!)
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| I'm an aunt! Josephine Ann Swogger was born at 10:21 (PST) last night! She's 7lb 11oz and 20 inches long.  I love this picture of her (I really only had 3 to pick from so far)... she's all like "really? you made me come out for this?" Haha. And she has no eyebrows. My kids will not be able to teach her to grow them. They haven't figured it out yet either.
Anyways- Kath called about an hour after she was out (about 2:20am here) and I heard her cry! And it was super sweet. I'm so excited to be an aunt and SOO wishing that we didn't live over 2000 miles away! That part makes me sad.
Kath did it all without drugs, by the way. She's tough like that. I don't really have a lot of details because of the time she called, but hopefully will soon. I love birth stories! Especially my sisters'... oh wait. This is the first one. Anyways- when she called to tell me she was at the hospital, she was doing great, it was about 5:45 here. Less than 8 hours later- voila! My beautiful niece. You all are jealous. I just know. My parents are probably flying out this afternoon... and I'm jealous of that.
That's it for now. Just had to post this. I have more- a pretty big prayer request- later, but right now I need to change some diapers, etc.
Oh- AND Josephine was born on her original due date. She's cool like that already.
Love to all you Swoggers!!
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| updateOk- she's okay. Our doctor was not in today (of course.. isn't that how it always goes?) and the other doctor in the office said she would be okay to wait until tomorrow since that doc was booked today. After listening to her cough SO MUCH while just waiting the hour for them to call me back, I decided to take her to Urgent Care. Well both of them. Alex started coughing, too. Her fever was down this morning, btw... I told Jesse to just go to work, no emergency today. 
The doctor at Urgent Care decided that it's viral. Of course. If it gets worse, come back in a few days. If it's viral and it's worse, what is Urgent Care going to do? If it gets worse, we'll most likely wind up at Children's. Anyways. We walked over to the chiro to get them opened up. Sub doc there too. Geez. But I really wanted them to get adjusted. She did me, too, but I feel exactly the same. Hmm. Anyways. Danica's fever has stayed below 101 all day. Alex never got up past 99.2 today. So definitely better. After some naked time after their shower and some tylenol in their systems, they both went to bed with normal temps. Just really nasty coughs. And Lansinoh smeared all over Danica's sad sore rear, since she also has diarrhea. Shocker. I know.
Speaking of diarrhea.... I had my appointment this afternoon, and then got to go to Walmart BY MYSELF for the FIRST TIME since March. And I didn't throw up or pass out or anything! Anyways. The second I opened the door when I got home, Jesse growled. About 2 seconds before he noticed Danica had a major blow-out, through her clothes and everything. And since it had been a few hours, super stinky. Poor guy. He's having troubles moving this evening from hurting his back at work today. I don't remember the last time he changed a diaper, but this is usually how it goes for him. He hates it, but it cracks me up. Always right before I get home, sometimes right after I leave. Hahaha.
Okay- so Gman tomorrow, he's spending the night at a friend's house. Aww. Assuming we are on the mend, he'll be back Thursday and Friday.
My appointment... I got a call this morning to set up a time to start my shots this week- Thursday afternoon. They are to make me not have contractions, which started last night, btw. 2 weeks earlier than with Danica. For times we will be traveling later, I can go back to my 'other mode' of medication if I'm not comfortable with skipping shots all together. I would really rather not have a 24 weeker in a different state, thanks. Anyways, the baby's heart sounded great, she found it right away. And she's not too concerned with the weight thing yet. I got some blood taken for to test for spinabifida. And they will call me sometime soon with my ultrasound appointment to find out what it is! In probably 5 weeks. (21 weeks)
Kath is still pregnant. She needs to stop. Haha. So easy for me to say thousands of miles away. But seriously, I was really hoping to be able to go to Bible study tomorrow night with some fun news. So Kath. Have your baby tomorrow by 6:30EST time so I can have a fun announcement. Thanks. Or mostly just try to not to be too miserable these last few days of having your beautiful baby girl all snuggled and squished inside you. love ya!
Oh- and thank you all so much for your prayers- they worked!
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