Breakfast candles in pancakes
Evening candle in cupcakes
It's not all wrestling and fighting, they DO love each other after all
Where's Ethan?
2 months ago
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
More Birthday Pics Plus....
Ethan really loved being sung to and blowing out the candle, so Chase & I ended up singing the Happy Birthday song quite a few times yesterday. It was a great day and both boys slept past 6:00am and were well behaved all day. I felt like I received a birthday present!
Breakfast candles in pancakes
Evening candle in cupcakes
It's not all wrestling and fighting, they DO love each other after all
Where's Ethan?
Breakfast candles in pancakes
Evening candle in cupcakes It's not all wrestling and fighting, they DO love each other after all Where's Ethan? Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Ethan's 2nd Birthday Party
Today we celebrated Ethan's 2nd birthday with a small party at the park. It was the perfect day to have an outdoor party, the weather was beautiful. We kept it small (after all, how many friends does a two year old actually have) mainly because I knew I would be 33 weeks pregnant and not up for a big party. It turned out great and I can't believe our little man is two years old.
Happy Birthday Sweet Ethan
Happy Birthday Sweet Ethan
Monday, March 14, 2011
Back to Square One
Well, although we were able to get Ethan to fall asleep in his new toddler bed pretty easily, getting him to stay there all night and into the morning was a different story. After a very difficult week of everyone in this house losing sleep (Ethan would even wake up poor Chase), we decided that this would not be the best route for when a newborn is added to the family.
After another horrible night/morning with Ethan on Saturday, we realized that Ethan's crib could lower one more level. We tried that last night and Ethan is no longer able to climb out his crib. He slept all night back in his crib in the nursery.
So today we purchased another crib for Ethan's new room. The baby will take over the nursery and Ethan will have a new crib in a new room. His crib converts into a toddler bed and then into a full size bed once we're ready, so hopefully it was a good purchase. My plan is to NEVER take Ethan out of the crib again, ha!
Here's a pic of Ethan's new crib:
This is the crib converted into a toddler bed: 
This is the crib converted into a full sized bed:
This is the 6 drawer dresser that matches his crib so the furniture will be able to grow with him. Fingers crossed this works for a while, we all desparetely need our sleep over here! 
After another horrible night/morning with Ethan on Saturday, we realized that Ethan's crib could lower one more level. We tried that last night and Ethan is no longer able to climb out his crib. He slept all night back in his crib in the nursery.
So today we purchased another crib for Ethan's new room. The baby will take over the nursery and Ethan will have a new crib in a new room. His crib converts into a toddler bed and then into a full size bed once we're ready, so hopefully it was a good purchase. My plan is to NEVER take Ethan out of the crib again, ha!
Here's a pic of Ethan's new crib:
This is the crib converted into a toddler bed: 
This is the crib converted into a full sized bed:
This is the 6 drawer dresser that matches his crib so the furniture will be able to grow with him. Fingers crossed this works for a while, we all desparetely need our sleep over here! 
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Pics to go with the post below
Ethan & Chase playing in Ethan's new bed in his new "big boy" room
Chase happily making poop on the little potty and Ethan taking notes
The boys playing in the rain yesterday afternoon after dinner. This picture was taken right before Ethan went down a little slide we have on the porch and brushburned his little tooshie
Ethan fell asleep during one his rides. Tell me, how can he sleep like this but refuses to take a nap in his bed?
Chase happily making poop on the little potty and Ethan taking notes
The boys playing in the rain yesterday afternoon after dinner. This picture was taken right before Ethan went down a little slide we have on the porch and brushburned his little tooshie
Ethan fell asleep during one his rides. Tell me, how can he sleep like this but refuses to take a nap in his bed?
SUCCESS
Yesterday was a HUGE day of accomplishments at the McCarthy household, and since it was Fat Tuesday, Shane was home to be a part of both.
Well at the ripe age of 4 1/2, Chase FINALLY made poop on the potty for the first time. Those of you who know us well are aware of what an ordeal this has been over the last couple of years. Well he finally did it! Given he will only do it on the little potty in front of the TV, but progress is progress! We made a big celebration out of it and Chase was so proud of himself that he told me he never wants diapers again and that he wants the garbage man to take all his diapers away. He also said he can't wait to teach Ethan on how make poop on the potty and that it's not scary after all. AMEN!
As for the other big moment, Ethan finally slept in his toddler bed last night all night long. We've been trying for the last 4 nights with very little success and on the 3rd night we couldn't even get him to sleep in his crib anymore. He would climb out and start banging on the door screaming & crying within 2 seconds of putting him to bed in his crib, something he's never even attempted before. I ended up having to lay on the hardwood floor in his room at 7 1/2 months pregnant to get him to fall asleep in his toddler bed. Then from 12:45 am till 2:30 am, he woke up every 15 minutes and would open his door and start wondering around the house. Finally at 2:30 he slept until 4:00 and woke up again and then went back to bed until 6:30. It was a very rough night for me with little sleep. So I was a bit nervous about how last night would go, but he slept in his new bed in his new room from 8 last night until 6 this morning without coming out his room even once. I did hear him whimper a few times over the monitor, but Ethan stayed put and we all got a good night's sleep. When he woke up this morning, he came into our room, grabbed our hands and pulled us into his room to show us where he slept all night. He was proud of himself and so are we!
Pictures to come soon!
Well at the ripe age of 4 1/2, Chase FINALLY made poop on the potty for the first time. Those of you who know us well are aware of what an ordeal this has been over the last couple of years. Well he finally did it! Given he will only do it on the little potty in front of the TV, but progress is progress! We made a big celebration out of it and Chase was so proud of himself that he told me he never wants diapers again and that he wants the garbage man to take all his diapers away. He also said he can't wait to teach Ethan on how make poop on the potty and that it's not scary after all. AMEN!
As for the other big moment, Ethan finally slept in his toddler bed last night all night long. We've been trying for the last 4 nights with very little success and on the 3rd night we couldn't even get him to sleep in his crib anymore. He would climb out and start banging on the door screaming & crying within 2 seconds of putting him to bed in his crib, something he's never even attempted before. I ended up having to lay on the hardwood floor in his room at 7 1/2 months pregnant to get him to fall asleep in his toddler bed. Then from 12:45 am till 2:30 am, he woke up every 15 minutes and would open his door and start wondering around the house. Finally at 2:30 he slept until 4:00 and woke up again and then went back to bed until 6:30. It was a very rough night for me with little sleep. So I was a bit nervous about how last night would go, but he slept in his new bed in his new room from 8 last night until 6 this morning without coming out his room even once. I did hear him whimper a few times over the monitor, but Ethan stayed put and we all got a good night's sleep. When he woke up this morning, he came into our room, grabbed our hands and pulled us into his room to show us where he slept all night. He was proud of himself and so are we!
Pictures to come soon!
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Ultrasound and Dr Appointment
Hello from Baby McCarthy! Today we had another ultrasound and doctor's appt. Everything with baby is measuring exactly to date and he/she currently weighs 3lbs. 8 oz. The heartrate was once again in the middle at 145. My next appt is in two weeks, starting to get close!
The first 3 pictures are a profile view of the baby. It was hard to see because once again he/she wasn't cooperating and kept covering it's face with it's hands. The last pic is the baby's feet. The ultrasound tech did confirm what I thought, the baby continues to elbow me with it's very bony elbow on my left side...what a stinker.
I have felt the most activity with this pregnancy, the baby is constantly moving and doing flips. Let's hope that's not a sign that I'm having another kiddo that refuses to sleep :-)
I had no weight gain at this appt so Shane took me to celebrate with poboys for lunch...YUM! I haven't had one since the beginning of January when Shane's family was in town.
The first 3 pictures are a profile view of the baby. It was hard to see because once again he/she wasn't cooperating and kept covering it's face with it's hands. The last pic is the baby's feet. The ultrasound tech did confirm what I thought, the baby continues to elbow me with it's very bony elbow on my left side...what a stinker.
I have felt the most activity with this pregnancy, the baby is constantly moving and doing flips. Let's hope that's not a sign that I'm having another kiddo that refuses to sleep :-)
I had no weight gain at this appt so Shane took me to celebrate with poboys for lunch...YUM! I haven't had one since the beginning of January when Shane's family was in town.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
30 Weeks & Mardi Gras
Yesterday made 30 weeks, we're 75% of the way there and the "nesting" phase has begun. I all of the sudden feel a big rush to get everything ready in time for the baby. Many changes are needed in the house to make room for one more and I suddenly feel pressured to have it done right now!
This is my last progression picture from 5 weeks ago (25 weeks). When compared to today's progression pic at 30 weeks, you can see that once again, I had a big "pop" during the beginning of my 3rd trimester. With Ethan & Chase it happened between 26 & 28 weeks, but this time it happened during my 30th week. Baby currently weighs approximately 3 pounds and is the size of a head of cabbage.
25 Weeks:
Last night we took the boys to a Mardi Gras parade in Mandeville. Chase did a lot better than last year, but still was happiest from a distance. Once he caught a pair of beads for Ethan and a football for himself he was ready to go home.
Today we tried a much smaller parade, the Lawnmower Push parade in Abita Springs. This was Chase's kind of parade, he loved it. He would wave his hands and grab his loot and toss it in the wagon for keeps. I think both boys really enjoyed themselves this afternoon, but we'll probably stay away from the bigger parades at least for another year.
This is my last progression picture from 5 weeks ago (25 weeks). When compared to today's progression pic at 30 weeks, you can see that once again, I had a big "pop" during the beginning of my 3rd trimester. With Ethan & Chase it happened between 26 & 28 weeks, but this time it happened during my 30th week. Baby currently weighs approximately 3 pounds and is the size of a head of cabbage.
25 Weeks:
30 weeks (today):
As a comparison, here are my 30 week progression pictures with Chase (top) and Ethan (bottom). It looks like I carried high with Chase, low (and huge) with Ethan and in the middle with this one. Who knows what we're having this time....
Last night we took the boys to a Mardi Gras parade in Mandeville. Chase did a lot better than last year, but still was happiest from a distance. Once he caught a pair of beads for Ethan and a football for himself he was ready to go home.Today we tried a much smaller parade, the Lawnmower Push parade in Abita Springs. This was Chase's kind of parade, he loved it. He would wave his hands and grab his loot and toss it in the wagon for keeps. I think both boys really enjoyed themselves this afternoon, but we'll probably stay away from the bigger parades at least for another year.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
The New Family Car
Yesterday, Shane and I picked up our new family car, a 2011 Yukon XL. Not sure if we should call this a car or a bus, it's so big. But we LOVE it! I've already driven around town a couple of times, and believe it or not, it's easier to drive than my 4Runner...parking may be a different story.
On Friday Ethan stayed home with me because he had a stomach bug. Within 15 minutes of being home yesterday and taking the boys and Milo & Jackie for a test drive in the new car, Chase started throwing up. Luckily it didn't start in the car! Unfortunately, Chase had it pretty bad. He was sick every 30 minutes until 3:30 this morning and now mommy is extremely tired and cranky. He seems to be feeling better right now, so let's hope it's passing and Shane and I don't catch it.
On Friday Ethan stayed home with me because he had a stomach bug. Within 15 minutes of being home yesterday and taking the boys and Milo & Jackie for a test drive in the new car, Chase started throwing up. Luckily it didn't start in the car! Unfortunately, Chase had it pretty bad. He was sick every 30 minutes until 3:30 this morning and now mommy is extremely tired and cranky. He seems to be feeling better right now, so let's hope it's passing and Shane and I don't catch it.
Friday, February 18, 2011
29 Weeks
Your baby now weighs about 2 1/2 pounds (like a butternut squash) and is a tad over 15 inches long from head to heel. His muscles and lungs are continuing to mature, and his head is growing bigger to make room for his developing brain. To meet his increasing nutritional demands, you'll need plenty of protein, vitamins C, folic acid, and iron. And because his bones are soaking up lots of calcium, be sure to drink your milk (or find another good source of calcium, such as cheese, yogurt, or enriched orange juice).
Your baby's very active now and some old friends — heartburn and constipation — may take center stage now. Some women get something called "supine hypotensive syndrome" during pregnancy. This happens when lying flat on your back causes a change in heart rate and blood pressure that makes you feel dizzy until you change position. You might notice that you feel lightheaded if you stand up too quickly, too. To avoid "the spins," lie on your side rather than your back, and move slowly as you go from lying down to sitting and then standing.
Your baby's very active now and some old friends — heartburn and constipation — may take center stage now. Some women get something called "supine hypotensive syndrome" during pregnancy. This happens when lying flat on your back causes a change in heart rate and blood pressure that makes you feel dizzy until you change position. You might notice that you feel lightheaded if you stand up too quickly, too. To avoid "the spins," lie on your side rather than your back, and move slowly as you go from lying down to sitting and then standing.
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