Grandparents

My mom and dad were able to come out for a visit a few weeks ago. Scott was planning a business trip and didn't want me to be alone so it worked out perfectly. It was so nice to have them here, not just for the help with the kids but just to have around. I love talking to my parents and hanging out with them. I truly believe that you never appreciate your parents until you have your own kids. Now I feel like I have always valued my parents opinions and tried to do as they wanted me too. We never really had these moments where we butted heads but I guess I never really knew their love for me until Grisham was born. It is indescribable!! Anyway, we did a few fun things while they were here. Grisham and Pop Pop built a wooden train and painted it. We went up to Delaware to Rainbow play area. We went on a school field trip up to Sports Ohio and Grandma had a chance to read to Grisham's class. It was a good week that went by fast. They helped out so much. I am so thankful. I can't wait to be closer so I can see them more often.

Grisham's Birthday Pics

Grisham had a pretty good birthday. He had school first thing in the morning. He brought a treat to share with the class. Still kinda hard for me to believe he is five. When he was four we talked about how he would go to kindergarten when he turned five. Well the other day he realized that he was five and was a bit upset because he didn't want to leave his preschool class. Oh sometimes he has such a tender heart. I quickly explained that kindergarten wouldn't start until next fall, after we move into our new house. He seemed quite satisfied with that answer. After I picked him up from school we went to McDonald's for lunch but we did not go in. I am still fighting the nausea and certain smells i.e. fast food odors make me gag. He was still happy to get the super hero toy. After yet another nutritious meal of cheese pizza for dinner, Grisham's choice again, Scott came home and we were able to open presents, sing Happy Birthday and have chocolate cake. Thank you Grandma and Pop pop Amerson for the spider man costume. Huge hit with the birthday boy. Thank You Grandma and Papa Hinze for the birthday money. Grisham chose to spend it on a new super hero seek and find book. He was very proud to count out his dollars to the cashier and get change back!! It was a great day. One that I am sure I will never forget:)

Happy Birthday Grisham!!

Can you believe it!! Grisham is five years old today! There is so much I could say about how much I love this little boy, about how proud of him I am, or about all the special things he does to put a smile on my face. Here are a few pictures to take you back. Happy Birthday Grisham Scott Alexander Hinze. Mommy, Daddy, Genevieve and Carolyn love you so much. We are so blessed to have you in our lives:)

Rash Update

Today the rash is much better. Thank You Lord! Scott texted my OB yesterday along with a picture of my rash. So I got a call from the office early this morning to come in first thing. Scott was able to come home to stay with the kids. I got to the office at eight. I thought I would be in and out really quick but things never go the way you think they will go. It ended up being an hr and a half appointment. I had an ultrasound, blood drawn (to rule out parvo), a second opinion from the other dr. It was decided that the rash is just an allergic reaction to something. So I will be on Claritin and topical benedryl for a few days. I am so glad that it is not the pregnancy rash. I can't imagine having to live with this itchy rash for the remainder of the pregnancy. I am so thankful for having such amazing support here at home from my husband. And Dr. Roncone has been the best. I am not looking forward to having to find a new dr. in Illinois. I just want to pack her up a take her with me.

Rash

Yesterday I noticed a bit of a rash all over my body. It wasn't too bad and did not itch. So I took some benedryl before bed and didn't think anything of it. This morning when I got up it was much worse. It covered everything, from my head to my toes and it is itchy. Scott suggested that I go to urgent care so I did. The doctor there was not sure what to make of it either. She said to continue the benedryl, it was probably viral. I am supposed to call my OB in the morning to see what she wants me to do. I took some benedryl late morning but that just made me supper drowsy so not sure if I will take anymore today. It doesn't seem to be helping anyway. Hopefully it will just pass, we will see what Dr. Roncone has to say tomorrow.

First OB Appointment

This morning Scott and I went to the Dr. We had our ultrasound first and got a good look and the peanut. He/she looks great. All the important part were there. The ultra sound lady had a hard time catching the heart beat because the lil stinker kept moving on her. It was so nice to see that heart pumping. Can't wait to see him or her again. After the ultrasound we saw Dr. Roncone. I wish I could pack her up and move her to Illinois with us. I am a bit nervous at finding new doc. Anyway, all went well with the dr. My due date is October 5, 2011. Thank you Keren for watching the troops for me. Not sure what I am going to do for my other drs appointment at the end of the month and beginning of April. Guess I should start looking for a sitter.