Thursday, October 11, 2012

A few things on Ipolito

My Ipolito is such a joy. He is a bright, handsome, silly boy. The things he says and does are hilarious and sometimes downright amazing.


  • This weekend he asked Papi to change his Batman to the red and black one. This basically means he wanted Jose to put in the cheat codes for his game so he could have Batman in a different costume.  Well Jose told him what the code was, about 6-8 numbers long.  He messed up and didn't put in the right code (accidently pressed 7 twice), but Mama fixed it for him.  Well, the next day we were driving along and he says from the backseat, "What was the code again? I have 3774546 (or something to this effect)." We were both kind of confused and then realized what he was saying.  He had the whole code right except he left that extra 7 in there again.  I cannot believe he memorized that code from us just saying it once! This little boy is smart!! I mean what 3 year old remembers a 6-8 number long code?!
  • WARNING: TMI!!  On Wednesday's my parents take care of Ipolito since it is my late day at work.  Well, he had some loose stools and my mom said he was acting fine.  She also was starting to have an upset stomach and not feel well. I thought, well great! When we got home he had one but it wasn't diarrhea.  He was acting and feeling fine.  He just didn't eat as much  yesterday.  Well, today I got a call at work from the sitter that he had lots of explosive diarrhea! He had gone in his pants (which he doesn't do normally) and was just going and going. My mom, who was feeling pretty puny herself but ok, said she would go get him for me.  Again, he was feeling fine just has the diarrhea.  On the way home we stopped at the grocery store and on the way I had explained to him we were going to stop real fast for some Gatorade   He was super excited because he LOVES Gatorade.  I had explained to him the reason we were stopping for some and how it was important to replace his electrolytes and keep him hydrated since he was a little sick.  Well....fast forward to the check out line.  The cashier was talking to us saying, "Wow your mom is buying you some Fruit Loops! You must be special!" I explained they were actually for me since I am pregnant and they are my "thing" right now.  Well, what does Ipolito say??!!  He says, "The Gatorade is for me. I have DIARRHEA! My Mama says I need to replace my lytes and stay drated since I have DIARRHEA!" I think his voice was super loud and I swear the people behind us all took a step back. The cashier was just laughing and laughing. She asked how old he was and I told her. She mentioned he must be smart and spoke very well. I say as I am nervously giggling yes he is.  Ipolito was confused he wanted to know what was funny.  Oy vey!!
  • Ipolito loves to take home toys from Grandma's house every.single.time. we leave.  My parents oblige but it is getting a little out of control.  We have probably 20 "new" toys around the house. He is getting to where he will pack them up or just hide them.  Tonight he brought home a football.  I told him he was taking it back tomorrow and he said, "No." Later he told me he actually wanted to go to the sitter tomorrow (which he really doesn't) instead of Grandma's.  This boy is too much for me!!!
Well, this is all for now.  I have so many Ipolito stories.  

Week 26

Pregnancy Highlights:


How Far Along: 26 Weeks

Size of baby: My little guy is the size of a cucumber!

Total Weight Gain/Loss: I have gained 6 pounds of the 9 I ended up losing. I finally have gained two more pounds over the last week and a half.

Maternity Clothes: I wear maternity bottoms. My shirts are a mainly my normal ones with a couple of maternity t-shirts mixed in. I also am wearing normal size dresses still.

Gender: A little boy!

Movement: My little guy is very active. He rolls and kicks quite often.

Sleep: I am starting to be very uncomfortable on my right side. I sleep with my snoggle pillow but I was really loving that right side.  I know you need to not be lying flat on your back so I rotate between my left side, right (for a little bit), and my back with pillows propped under my right hip.

What I miss:  Nothing really.

Cravings:  I still am loving my Fritos, Cheetos, and Fruit Loops!!

Symptoms: I find that I am very uncomfortable on Wednesday's and Thursday's! I also find that is when I do most of my growing.  

More and more people are noticing I am pregnant....BUT quite a few still don't know or are just finding out.  

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Week 25


Week 25
Pregnancy Highlights:


How Far Along: 25 Weeks

Size of baby: My little guy is the size of an eggplant (still).

Total Weight Gain/Loss: I have gained 4 pounds of the 9 I ended up losing. I still have not gained any weight!

Maternity Clothes: I wear maternity bottoms. My shirts are a mainly my normal ones with a couple of maternity t-shirts mixed in. I also am wearing normal size dresses still.

Gender: A little boy!

Movement: My little guy is very active at times! I love it!

Sleep: I have my moments when I sleep well and then moments where I don't.  I still wake up 1-3 times a night to go potty or eat a snack (when my sugar is low).

What I miss:  I think I am starting to miss honey buns and fresh cookies! I also want some brownies!!

Cravings:  I have been eating quite a bit of cereal lately. I love me some Fruit Loops and my sugars don't go crazy. It's funny but I CANNOT eat cereal in the morning only at night as a before bed snack, otherwise my sugars are through the roof. I also have been eating a package of Frito's and Cheetos which are surprisingly low in carbs!!

Symptoms: I get very uncomfortable on days where I am very busy at work.  I am busy all of the time, but some days are just worse than others.

More and more people are noticing I am pregnant. I have to admit I love it!!

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Week 24


Pregnancy Highlights:


How Far Along: 24 Weeks

Size of baby: My little guy is the size of an eggplant. We went to the doctor on Monday and he weighs 1 pound 6 ounces.

Total Weight Gain/Loss: I have gained 4 pounds of the 9 I ended up losing. Istill have not gained any weight! This is what 4 or 6 weeks I haven't gained anything?!

Maternity Clothes: I wear maternity bottoms. My shirts are a mainly my normal ones with a couple of maternity t-shirts mixed in. I also am wearing normal size dresses still. 

Gender: A little boy!

Movement: My little guy is very active at times! I love it!

Sleep: I have my moments when I sleep well and then moments where I don't.  I still wake up 1-3 times a night to go potty or eat a snack (when my sugar is low).

What I miss:  I think I am starting to miss honey buns and fresh cookies!

Cravings:  I have been eating quite a bit of cereal lately. I love me some Fruit Loops and my sugars don't go crazy. It's funny but ICANNOT eat cereal in the morning only at night as a before bed snack, otherwise my sugars are through the roof. I also have been eating a package of Frito's and Cheetos which are surprisingly low in carbs!! 

Symptoms: I get very uncomfortable on days where I am very busy at work.  I am busy all of the time, but some days are just worse than others.  

I think I have suddenly popped this past week. I noticed last Thursday my belly looked huge in the afternoon and sure enough Jose confirmed this when  he saw me on Saturday.  I love this stage. People finally are noticing I am pregnant and not just fat!!

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Week 23


Week 23


Pregnancy Highlights:


How Far Along: 23 Weeks

Size of baby: My little guy is the size of an ear of corn

Total Weight Gain/Loss: I have gained 4 pounds of the 9 I ended up losing. I still have not gained any weight!

Maternity Clothes: I wear maternity bottoms. My shirts are a mainly my normal ones with a couple of maternity t-shirts mixed in. I also am wearing normal size dresses still. In fact I had three people tell me today, "You're pregnant?!"

Gender: A little boy!

Movement: My little guy is very active at times! I love it!

Sleep: I have my moments when I sleep well and then moments where I don't.  I still wake up 1-3 times a night to go potty or eat a snack (when my sugar is low).

What I miss:  I think I am starting to miss honey buns!

Cravings:  I have been eating quite a bit of cereal lately. I love me some Fruit Loops and my sugars don't go crazy. It's funny but ICANNOT eat cereal in the morning only at night as a before bed snack, otherwise my sugars are through the roof.

Symptoms: I get very uncomfortable on days where I am very busy at work.  I am busy all of the time, but some days are just worse than others.  

Week 22


Week 22


Pregnancy Highlights:


How Far Along: 22 Weeks

Size of baby: My little guy is the size of a papaya.

Total Weight Gain/Loss: I have gained 4 pounds of the 9 I ended up losing. No weight gain again!

Maternity Clothes: I wear maternity bottoms. My shirts are a mainly my normal ones with a couple of maternity t-shirts mixed in. I also am wearing normal size dresses still.

Gender: A little boy!

Movement: I can definitely feel my little guy more this week. There will be days where he is just moving, rolling, and kicking and others where he moves a few times a day.  

Sleep: I have my moments when I sleep well and then moments where I don't.  I still wake up 1-3 times a night to go potty or eat a snack (when my sugar is low).

What I miss:  I think I am starting to miss honey buns!

Cravings:  I have been eating quite a bit of cereal lately. I love me some Fruit Loops and my sugars don't go crazy. It's funny but ICANNOT eat cereal in the morning only at night as a before bed snack, otherwise my sugars are through the roof.

Symptoms: I get very uncomfortable on days where I am very busy at work.  I am busy all of the time, but some days are just worse than others.  

Sunday, September 9, 2012


Week 21


Pregnancy Highlights:


How Far Along: 21 Weeks

Size of baby: My little guy is the size of a spaghetti squash

Total Weight Gain/Loss: I have gained 4 pounds of the 9 I ended up losing.

Maternity Clothes: I wear maternity bottoms. My shirts are a mainly my normal ones with a couple of maternity t-shirts mixed in. I also am wearing normal size dresses still.

Gender: A little boy!

Movement: I can definitely feel my little guy more this week. There will be days where he is just moving, rolling, and kicking and others where he moves a few times a day.  

Sleep: I have my moments when I sleep well and then moments where I don't.  I still wake up 1-3 times a night to go potty or eat a snack (when my sugar is low).

What I miss:  I think I am starting to miss honey buns!

Cravings:  I have been eating quite a bit of cereal lately. I love me some Fruit Loops and my sugars don't go crazy. It's funny but ICANNOT eat cereal in the morning only at night as a before bed snack, otherwise my sugars are through the roof.

Symptoms: I get very uncomfortable on days where I am very busy at work.  I am busy all of the time, but some days are just worse than others.