This past weekend, Dana, Darcy & I went to our annual drag show. It was so much fun. I got a little more intoxicated than I had planned, but felt fine the next day, thankfully. I planned on spending the night with Dana so I could sleep in a little. And I definitely slept in....I slept til noon. I am already looking forward to it again next year!
Tomorrow is my last day on maternity leave :(. I am sad. I have really enjoyed my maternity leave! And there is so much drama going on at work that it makes me not want to go back even more. After my Weight Watchers meeting tomorrow, I am going over to Dana's to have a drink because I am so depressed that I have to go back! It will be a low fat drink since both of us are on WW, but hopefully it will make me feel a little better. I didn't cry when I took Jillian to daycare for the first time, but I have a feeling I will with Carleigh. I think it may be because I don't want to go back to work; with Jillian I was sooo ready. And I know that Carleigh is my last baby & this time of my life is over! No more maternity leaves for me. 8 weeks just seems to have gone by too fast. Hopefully I will get back into the groove of things quickly & I won't feel so sad. I definitely can tell that I will appreciate the time I have with my girls more once I am back at work. Even with the little tyrant that Jillian has been lately, I will miss the Wednesdays that I got to spend with her. We were supposed to go to Chucky Cheese tomorrow for our last hurrah, but she didn't get all her stickers at daycare & that was a stipulation. They gets stickers throughout the day for their behavior. Today she didn't listen & was jumping on her nap cot. So, now we just may make cupcakes. Which is a bummer because I really wanted to go to Chucky Cheese! LOL

Essure procedure

I had my Essure procedure done on Tuesday. I am now on the road to not being able to have anymore kids. I was sad for just a second or two. Chris didn't quite understand that because of how miserable I am when I am pregnant. But it really is a big decision to make. I'm only 34! Even though, holding Carleigh melts my heart & I know she will now be my last baby, I know I don't want anymore. The lack of sleep is taking its toll on me slowly. I can't imagine how it will be when I go back to work. Although, Chris will be getting up more then, right now he just gets up on the weekends. Work is going to be a little hellish when I go back. Dani quit unexpectedly, Alisa will be going on maternity leave anytime & Shannon is in Florida with her dying mother. I started Weight Watchers last night & most of my points may come from alcohol. LOL. Anyway, back onto my procedure.
Ellen took me to my procedure & took care of Carleigh while I slept afterwards. I had to start taking 800 mg of Ibuprofen twice a day two days prior to appointment. One day prior to the appointment I had to take two pills to dilate my cervix. The morning of my appointment, I had to take 1000mg of Vicoden an hour prior to procedure. They called me right back & said the first hour was to wait for my medicine to kick in before the procedure began. I just got to lay on a table with a heating pad on my back & relax. That was quite nice. I haven't had that relaxion in a while. After an hour or so, Dr. Gates came in to start the procedure. He said he was hoping he wouldn't have to inject my cervix. The nurse said they normally don't have to do that unless the woman hasn't ever had a dilated cervix or been in labor. Dr. Gates said "Jamie doesn't labor, she just delivers." LOL. I love him. Anyway...he started the procedure & I got to watch it on the screen. It was very cool to see. I wish they would have explained what they were doing, but I figured it out, for the most part. He just inserted coils into each of my fallopian tube. I cramped a little when he was actually inserting the coils, but other than that, it was pain free. I cramped a little that night too, but nothing a little Ibuprofen couldn't take care of. I don't feel like I had anything done at all. I think that may be one reason why I am not "mourning" the fact that I can't have any more kids. I almost forget I had anything done. I would definitely recommend this procedure to anyone (I guess that is as long as it works & I don't have any more kids. lol). I go back in 3 months to have a xray to make sure the scar tissue has wrapped around the coil. Hope it works!

Where to start....Chic Fil A went well. She actually told me when she was ready to leave. A lady sitting next to me told me to run while I could. LOL. This past Wednesday we went to pick out a Halloween costume for her. She is going to be a pink cat:

Then we went to McDonalds. She told me it was the coolest McDonalds ever because of the slide. Leaving McDonalds wasn't as easy as it was leaving Chic Fil A. But it wasn't bad!

Friday was Grandparents Day. Jillian was so excited that Nana was going to eat lunch with her. She wore her new dress:

Nana met Jillian's partner in crime, Collin. His "grammy" knew about Jillian, so he must talk about her too. They are very cute when they see each other at school.

Here are a few pictures of Carleigh:

Carleigh at 5 weeks.

Carleigh looking in the mirror.

Last Sunday (I think) it rained a little here, finally. And as soon as Jillian found out it was raining, she wanted to get her umbrella out & go play. She wanted to get on rain boots & a rain coat too, but she doesn't have any of that yet. So, she had enough fun with just her umbrella.
On Saturday, Jillian & I went to Beef & Boards to see Little Mermaid. Beef & Boards is a local dinner theatre that puts on childrens plays periodically. Jillian seemed to like it for the most part. Half way through the play though, she said she wanted to leave & go see Nana & Carleigh. She sure does like those 2. LOL. When we got home, my grandma & Aunt Sally were here. We had a nice, but short visit. It was the first time they had seen Carleigh.
My Aunt Sally holding Carleigh.

Four Generations.

My mom said my grandma went on & on about what a good daddy Chris is. My mom said my grandma & Aunt Sally were also surprised that I was going out this Saturday & staying gone all night. They couldn't believe that Chris is going to stay home with a 3 year old & a 2 month old. He is a very good daddy. Jillian adores him & I am sure Carleigh will too.

Daddy & Carleigh sleeping on the couch.

Wordless Wednesday

Jillian after applying "lipstick"

Carleighs first bath at home.

Just Carleigh

Carleigh at 4 weeks.

Papa & the grandkids at Labor Day cookout

Jillian at Uncle Rick & Aunt Shelleys at their Labor Day cookout.

Jillian wearing Sarahs softball gear.

Jillian & daddy checking out the baboons at the Zoo.

Jillian eating Dippin Dots at the Zoo.

Jillian sprinkling our sugar cookies.

Well, I may have spoken too soon about Carleigh being a quiet baby. LOL. She has been fighting her sleep & cries if she is awake & not being held. She still seems to sleep well once she has fallen asleep. She wakes up at night every 3-5 hours to eat. I'm hoping once she starts going to daycare she will sleep better in her crib since she will be sleeping in one there. She went to the doctor today for her month check up. Dr. said we could try Similac Sensitive for her gas or mylecon, which we have done to no avail. She said some babies are just more gassy than others. It seems to bother her sometimes & sometimes she doesnt' seem to notice. She weighs 9lb 7.5 oz which is 54%; height is 21 inches which is 42% & her head is 15 inches which is 72%. She is bigger than Jillian at this age, not by much, but a little bigger. Doctor said everything looks good & to come back in a month. She will get shots then. Oh joy!
Jillian & I went to a bounce house last Wednesday. She had a blast going down the slides. At first she didn't want to go down by herself & then she told me she didn't need me to go down with her anymore. My independent girl. She asked me today what we are going to do tomorrow that is fun. lol. We decided to go to Chic fil a & play on their playground. Hopefully that goes well because I will also have Carleigh. Jillian has been getting up quite early this past week & not wanting to go back to bed. That is not fun! I'm trying a new tactic with bedtime by giving her 5 coins & every time she calls us into the room we take a coin away. After the 5th coin is taken then I don't go in there no matter how many times she calls. At first it worked great, but now, she doesn't really care if we take a coin. But I think it helped a little in the fact that she doesn't really call me in the room as much. Which was the point, so we will see what transpires.
We had a good Labor Day weekend. Saturday we went down to rick & Shelleys for a cookout. We had a good time. I love my in laws & love hanging out with them. Sunday we went to the Zoo. We had a nice time except for when it was time to leave. Jillian didn't want to leave when we had to leave, but eventually got over it & apologized. Then we made yummy sugar cookies! They are addictive! Monday we just hung out at home other than Chris & jillian going to Walmart. Jillian helped me make Manicotti (she called it hamicotti. lol). She stuffed the shells. She loves to help cook & bake, which I LOVE!