4 MONTHS TODAY~~~

4 Months Today!! WOWOW…. I am thrilled…. So, here is my 1st actual prego picture--- and I feel like I already need to break out the maternity pants. Least I am still in normal clothes though at the moment. :) Well, I have gained a tad bit of weight since beginning on this adventure. It doesn’t help that my previous loss of the last baby and weight gain never got to even out before we found out we were expecting this bundle. However, I am healthy, and happy and that’s all that matters. I don’t care what other people think, I can definitely work to lose the weight when its all over for me. Since I will most likely 99% not go back to work til the kids are in school, it will give me a chance to get them involved in activities, and be that Mom who is a Soccer Mom, etc. I definitely plan on getting Zach into T-ball when he is old enough to start out!! He loves the outdoors, and will definitely be Daddy's buddy when Dad wants to go camping, etc.
These 4 months have been good. A lot of stress in the beginning, and some days were harder than others, by far! The nights when I needed to get shots, were very dreaded but made it all worth it when a week before Easter I was taken off, and the baby was sustaining on its own! May 20th is the day we find out what this munchkin is. Part of me is wishing and hoping so hard that it is a girl, and the other half says, You got so lucky when you had your 1st son….. What life would be like with 2 of them running around!!
I think we might have 1 name. Hahaha… or maybe 2 that we like. But, that’s as far as it really goes. The names are also 1st names, and would not fit together well as a first and middle name, or we would have it made! The girls names on the other hand, even though I had a ton when I was younger, have not come as easy. Josh has some in mind, but they are definitely not my 1st, 2nd or 3rd choice for that matter. Hahahaha….
We have also decided to withhold the names, and only release the sex of the baby! We thought with the 2nd one it would be fun to have something a surprise. So, come the 20th, there will be an annoucement as to what we are having…. And then the fun begins,…choosing the name! :) Suggestions are welcome--- Just make sure they are normal names. We want to stick with pretty traditional names. I don’t want them growing up dreading their name and changing it when they are 18--- LOL…. SO the Big Question---- GIRL.... OR.... BOY????

Oh Boy.... I have another opinion....

Some people are really "Odd Creatures"… to say the least. Gotta love those who think they are better than others…. Or those who are way to jealous and need to get ahold of themselves and realize life is what it is. You make your day what it is, and you make and live with choices that YOU make. Why complain about something you created?? Why complain about something that you continue to put up with? If its so bad---get out!! Or how about GROW UP. Its not always just one sided, and pretty much whenever there is an issue or fight, there is a 99.9% chance that it is something that BOTH SIDES did. Why is it so difficult for people to see that??? I guess when you live in a "bubble" and its all in YOUR WORLD, you can't see the other side…..
How about the people who are so selfish?? Who only think of themselves in an equation and not anyone else. Who think life should go as they state, and don’t even think about how the other half is going to take it. Thank God for people who have a brain and can think for themselves. Thank God, people are born with opinions, and have their own ways of thinking. Life would be pretty dang boring without people like this in the world.
Hahahaha…. Or how about this--- have you ever seen someone who is just struggling to fit in, or dig in wherever they can, even though it is such a "weird" connection with what they are trying to do? I sit back and look at it and say,….it just doesn't work. 2 complete opposite pieces to the puzzle will NEVER fit together. I don’t care how many ways you try to twist it, turn it, bend it…. It just doesn’t work. But, its kind of funny to sit and watch how it all unfolds.
Man, I am so opinionated. And I have a NO B.S. tolerance for people who need to get a grip.
THE END

I am SUPER Lucky!!!

I couldn’t be luckier!! I have a great family--- a fantastic son who I love more than anything. He lights up my day each day!! He gives his momma the best hugs, and the sweetest smiles. I can’t imagine having more love for another child, but I am told it will come as soon as I lay eyes on my new little girl, or boy! According to the Chinese Calendar it will be another boy, but I am greatful for any sex, as long as we have 10 fingers and 10 toes, and we are healthy. I also have a great husband who works very hard to make sure everything is taken care of for us. We are busy busy, planning our family adventures for this year, and have decided we want to take atleast 1 trip to San Diego before the baby is born, and then in Dec. we got our dates for Disneyland. So, I am thrilled that although I will have a 2 month old, it shouldn't be as bad this year going there, because how I am seeing it is, our family will be PERFECT. I for one, am not about to get on any scarey rides with my son. Pirates of the Carribean will probably be as far as we go, and a lot of our time will most likely be spent in "It’s a Small World" where Zach can now ride almost all the rides there, with his Momma or Dad. What is nice though is that we can bring the new baby along, and one of us can stay with the baby while the other takes Zach along on the ride. I think it will be super fun for Zach to be able to expierence the rides with his Dad….however, Momma always is the comforter when scared, so for the first times, I might be the one going with him. :) Ah…. I cant wait. It is so exciting looking forward to all the great things I want to do with him. Baby Jones will be young, and it will be nice, cause at that age, the baby sleeps a lot, and isn't a problem. We have also had an offer to leave the baby behind for the days we are gone, so we can enjoy our time with Zach. Right now its easy for me to think of this as an option, however I already know if I have a bond with this new child as I did with Zach,…. I am not leaving ANYONE behind. Hahaha
Let's see…Life is so interesting right now, the twists and turns it has taken. I feel really good… I am about 16 weeks along, and for the most part-- feel fantastic. I am so looking forward to finding out what my Bestie Teazer is having tomorrow, and I can't wait for my own appt. set for May 20th. Seems like a lifetime away right now. I hope it comes faster, so I can start planning. Oh gosh, I havent been to Target in awhile-- I might just have to go there and take a sneak peek as to whats available now, and start getting stuff as soon as I know. I have a HUGE task ahead of me of going through all of Zach's millions of clothes, and seperating. But, I am still keeping hope this might be a girl, and I will just be boxing up all of Zach's old clothes. Hahaha…wishful thinking, but I guess you never know. This pregnancy has been VERY different than Zach, and recently as a week or two ago, my face has been super breaking out, and I just don’t look fantastic in the face like I used to. NEVER had bad skin to the point of breakouts. Oh boy… Clearasil here I come!!~~
Anyhow, I am at work, so I am gonna go tend to my reports, and see what my crazy fun bosses have for me to do. I absolutely love the managers I work for, and wouldn't have it any other way. I am so lucky to have had a great old manager, who I was able to meet my current bosses through and build a great relationship. Now, I am super lucky to work for 2 bosses who are GREAT!!!! Off to work--- catch up laterz…...

Active Little Bugga'r

I think it is so halarious how I could just be sitting there ever so quietly, and WHAM! I get a kick, or it feels like alittle back-flip. I know this baby is very active- heck, he/she wouldn't lay still in the U/S I had before. But, active is good... and when I can't hear a heartbeat, atleast I can feel movement, and get reassurance that way.
I hope this baby settles down a bit for when May 20th comes around, and I can find out the sex. And I sure do hope it is a nice CLEAR shot, so I can get confirmation one way or another. I sit and ponder all the choices and decisions a head of me. I need to find some new things, such as a new bassinet, and some extra stuff. I have a lot from the Baby Shower that I had with Zach, but I dont think a 2nd or 3rd child needs all hand me downs. It deserves to have nice and new things too!! After all, it is another celebration of a special new life entering the family. My friend Shannon said I should have a "sprinkle" which would be fun to get everyone together at again. I love having parties, and just hanging out with my friends. If I could have a reason every month to have a party, I probably would. Anyone knowing the Dobrowolski' parties know they are never half assed. I don't think we have ever had a party yet which hasn't been talked about later on down the road as a kick ass get together! Its a Midwest thing! :)
Anyhow... I am super busy trying to get life together to where I can go back to work Monday, and not have to worry about the house being a wreck, or everything that I should have gotten done. I should probably make a list... and start checkin' it twice! :)

Laterzzzz......

Life has gotten busy!!

(Juicy Couture Diaper Bags!!)

Oh boy...how time flies!! Well, I am going into my 15th week TOMORROW... Hooorrraaayyyy~~
We have been so sick in our house. Turns out I ended up starting to run a temp. last week and then it turned into this upper respirtory stuff. My nose was runnin, I had this bad cough, and I was down for the count. 3 days later, still didnt break the fever, I decided It was time for me to go to the Dr. to get checked out. The Dr. told me that I had a possible spot of pnemonia on my lung, a bacterial infection, and upper respitory junk. Under normal circumstances they do not treat pregnant woman when sick, however he said this was going to be treated, cause it could get passed to the baby. Z-Pak, here I come!! Oh,... and he said to get Zach to the Dr. ASAP, cause he had started running a fever too. Turns out I had a wedding to attend in the afternoon, and I was gonna wait til I got home to take Zach. Josh called and told me that his fever had broken and that maybe we didnt need to take him. I said- I will check it, and if he has a fever, he is going. Well, it was 101.3 when we left for the pediatric urgent care. By the time we got there, and waited, they got us back in the back and it had spiked to 103.1..... I was freaking out when she told me he could have convulsions at anytime after 103. So, they got it down, and checked him out. 2 double ear infections, a red throat, & swollen tonsils later, we were on our way with a Z-pak for Zach as well!!
The baby is doing ok I guess. Since being sick, I haven't been able to taste anything I have eaten. So, eating hasn't been my 1st priority. But, the baby certainly reminds me when enough time has passed. Favorites are still Cookies and Ice Cream. Still not a lot of meat. Barely ate my chicken wrap today for lunch. But, pasta salad is good and mexican rice and beans with cheese.
And I like sandwiches and chips. LOL. We find out what the munchkin is on May 20th at like 8am. I had to have the 1st appt of the day. I couldnt wait much past that. Its bad enough it feels like an eternity away! But, we will make it.
I cant wait to start getting things together, and setting ideas up again for this one. Pink or Blue?? Hmmm... don't know... things are so different with this one, I have NOT A CLUE....

Oh by the way, I went back to work at Wells, for the next 2 months. It is to help them fill in, so that I am fullfilling my due diligence to them. Contracts are contracts!! Plus, the money they offered is CRAZY!! So, I will take it, and bank it. Or, spend it on really great things, such as Zach's b-day party, Disneyland, the baby's room, new decor, etc. Oh, its going to give me many different possibilities. Its hard being away all day from Zach, but let me tell ya, after being there a couple days now, the only real HARD part, is not being able to take a nap!! Ha ha.... but, I do have a lunch period... and my car is very close... and air conditioned... Life is Good!!!

We will touch base here soon,.... as I now have a child to get ready for bed, and MOM needs to take a rest too. I am exausted....

Starting to feel relieved....

I went in for my appt. a couple weeks ago, and KNEW a month was going to be too long for me to go without hearing the heartbeat. I am not feeling a lot of movement yet, although I feel a flutter here and there. But, when you have lost babies, you often worry that this one might end up in the same fate, and can not allow yourself to get excited, or even connect with the baby you are carrying. Mothers who have gone through this, know what I am talking about. So, my doctor has been fantastic through all of this. He told me last appt. that if I couldnt wait a week, if I was worried, to call and come in and hear the heartbeat. Well, yesterday I just didnt "feel well." I felt punky, not sick, just blah. Felt like I was unsure and it really started to hit me that I have no real connection with this child. I thought man, I dont think this is normal, so I better call and go in and chat with the doctor. So, I did just that. I went in, and the first thing he did was listen and find that heartbeat. A HUGE sense of relief when I heard that strong heartbeat. I immediately felt a sense of relief... but that wasn't all I was worried about. I told Dr. Leppetich what was going through my head and he told me to stop worrying. He told me we are going to have a baby in Oct, and he told me with the testing that has already come back, he see's no indications there is anything AT ALL wrong with this child. He said that the feelings of disconnect are all normal, and told me that if I want something to worry about, I need to start worrying how I am going to have a toddler running all over the place, and having to take care of a newborn infant. Ha Ha.... thanks Dr. He told me that everything was great... and this Doctor, I honestly trust!! He is amazing. Takes a seat on his little Dr. seat, backs it against the wall, crosses his legs, and says, LETS CHAT...Whats going through your head. Any concerns, any thoughts on how you would like to give birth, any questions on the process of VBAC, You know the risks, and what would cause an automatic C-Section...etc. etc. Yes. Dr. :) So, my next appt. is on April 30th. I am also going to be scheduling the U/S to find out the sex of the baby, for 4 weeks from now. WOO Hoo... Cant come quick enough.....

I had the nuchal testing done on April 1st, which allowed me to make sure that this baby was good, and healthy. I also had a Dr's appt. on the 2nd with my Dr. which by the way, I am so thankful I changed. What a difference two doctors could be. My old Dr, I felt like it was a bother, and I didnt truely feel comfortable telling him how I felt about anything, or what my opinion was. I kinda just trusted and went a long with what he wanted. After all, It was difficult for me to hold onto the pregnancy, and he was doing a pretty dang good job of monitoring and making sure this baby was ok. So, I never thought I had options,.....UNTIL I MET DR. LEPETICH!!! The first day or meeting him, he seemed quiet. My Mom came with me to get a feeling for him, and make sure he was going to be able to handle the fact that I am high risk. He had his meeting with me, which he was very open about what my options were, and even gave me the option to go VBAC if I wanted. My other DR. that would have NEVER been an option. I even has to ask him,.... You mean You would let me go natural if I wanted to?? He said--- Yeah. If you want to try, I will let you try. Oh my gosh, Halelujia-- I think I found a good one. Then, my Mom had to leave to go to work, and he stopped in the middle and said, would you like to hear the heartbeat before you go? My Mom eagerly said Yes!! Um,... yeah my old Dr. wouldn't have done that either. Haha... So, I went in to see him on the 2nd, and he has already started educating me on VBAC, and asking how I feel about it. Asking what my questions or worries are. When I told him I was worried, he reassured me, and told me he is not going to let anything happen to me or the baby. He said, he will only let me go as far as I want to go, and then I could elect a C-Section if I didnt want to continue. He also said, If I dont want pain, that he would make sure the anestisiologist made sure I didnt have pain. He would make this as comfortable and relaxing of a birth as possible for me. WOWOW... But, not a surprise. When I was waiting in the room, I could hear him outside my Door talking with a nurse who called from the hospital about one of his patients in labor. He was very concerned, asking how she was doing, if there was anything she was requesting he could authorize for her to have, etc. and told the nurse to tell the patient he would be there at 5pm for his rounds. What a nice Dr. So,... I walked outta there with my Diaper Bag they give their patients,...and my books for info, magazines, and samples galore, and how exciting--- My Registration Packet for Banner Gateway!!! Holy Moly-- After all this time and heart ache, I think this one is here to stay!!! Its actually happening. And somedays I have to pinch myself to make sure its not a dream. It is just such a blessing, and a thrill.... So,.... he wants me to wait til 20 weeks to find out what the baby is... But, he said if I must know he might consider giving me the U/S at 18 weeks. UH, I dont want to wait a day longer than I have to!! LOL. So, we shall see. :) Will keep ya'll posted.

The Jones Family is Growing by 2 Hands & 2 Feet

We are growing by 2 Hands & 2 Feet in the Jones Family. I am due on October 13th, 2009. We are very excited about this pregnancy because most likely this will be our last baby. You never know what the future holds, but I think after all the heartache and pain of the losses in the past 10 months, Josh has kinda closed down to the idea of putting me through the difficulty again. But, You Never Know!!!!