I admit I love the Harry Potter books

More than that however, I love what the Harry Potter series has done. The series has created an entirely new world, encouraged kids and adults alike to read again, and created common ground at the dinner table. I have never seen a book series create such a frenzy. I admit, I was one of the "muggles" who would buy the book at midnight the day it was released. Given, I have always loved reading. On summer breaks I would read every book I could.

I hope someday my children will read the series and become as entranced as their parents did with the series. I cannot wait to go see the movie this morning with my two best ladies!

Giggles

My kids now giggle. Full on breakout laughing. Sara found the word vomit HILARIOUS the other day. I know she is young but she had just thrown up everywhere from her reflux. Danyal seems to enjoy trying to roll over and smack his sister. Let the fun begin!

I cannot believe both kids are teething. They seem so young but are doing most things early. I do have to admit I take them out far less since it is now flu season and they seem to pick up every illness near them. I know I cannot protect them forever but the first 6 months are crucial to preemies.

I am waiting to see how they react to a Christmas tree with blinking lights!

I love it!

Being a mom that is. There were some rough patches to say the least the first few months but oh how I love it. When the kids give you that big goofy smile as they see your face, or the talking, rolling over, all of it. Even with both kids having ear infections I still love it. I feel so bad for them but they are still so good.

Now if I can convince one of them to use the other swing. They both want the same swing, I see the future.

It's been a while

and I feel like my pregnancy is finally done! At 13 weeks postpartum I have answers odd ones. It appears I did not have retained placenta. No, that would be way to easy! I had "Subinvolution of the placental implantation site" ummmm ok. Trust me, trying to figure it out took a bit. I am just happy to feel "normal" again.

I am finally healthy and my baby girl is sick! My poor little peanut has an ear infection and a cold that she picked up. After a long screaming weekend I think we are just starting to improve...a tiny bit.

Danyal is now starting to nap! I cannot believe this change! He has slept 3 hours every afternoon which has been great. Even better he loves the cheap $5 swing I picked up at a MOM's garage sale. Sara has a little bit to go before she is big enough for the swing.

Problem solved...maybe

It was a rough weekend. I spent most of my time at my clinic or in the ER (both Saturday and Sunday). They couldn't find a way to stop the hemorrhaging so I ended up with a D&C (I hate this term). The Dr.'s think this will solve the problem as I had "retained products of conception" umm EWWWW. I am pretty lucky as most women end up losing their uterus or in a dire emergency. Luckily, we had been working on it together so long that when it got really bad I went right to the ER. So now 11 weeks later here is to hoping to returning to normal.

I figured I would add a few pictures of the adorable kids that made a 2nd surgery bearable, as they were at home waiting for me.

Postpartum wackiness

One would think once the kids arrive things would get back to normal. No bedrest, become active, etc. It appears once again I get to be a medical mystery for someone to solve.

My Dr. told me today she is now looking for Zebra's instead of Horses. She has looked for all normal causes for my "issues" and can find none, now we look at the weird options. What are my issues you may wonder. I am now 11 weeks postpartum and still hemorrhaging to the point of almost being hospitalized today. Luckily, I passed my blood test and was able to leave. They have had me take birth control pills 2 x a day, no luck. Now we are on Premarin for 14 days. I have had ultrasounds, CT's, exams, nothing turns up. My next options to see if it stops are a D&C or a Uterine Artery Embolization, or partial hysterectomy (last option). Two of these options would mean no more kids. I am so thankful we have two wonderful and healthy kids.

Here is to hoping for better test results next week. We were supposed to visit the in-laws but she may not let me go if this keeps up. I would love to be back to normal this is just all to weird.

Two Month Pictures