50 Things That Have Happened in the Last 10 Years - Post 5/5

1. I graduated from Nursing School (2000)


2. I began working on an Inpatient Oncology Floor, where I still am today (2000)


3. Family brought over a refugee family from Vietnam. They lived with us for several years. Their 4 children were my surrogate children for a long time. (2000)


4. Bought a dog from the pound, Madilyn, she is still with us (2000)


5. Bought an acre of land to build my future home (2001)


6. Contracted with local builder to build my home (2002)


7. Moved into my own home! (2003)


8. Decided it was time to become a mom (2003)


9. Finished all required classes, forms and home study to adopt (2004)


10. A good friend, Jocelyn, is murdered by her husband. Complete shock (2004)


11. Brought home my first son, Zachary James from the hospital (9/2004)


12. Spent my first Christmas as a mom. Super cool! (2005)


13. My Son, Zach was given to another family per his birth parents request. One of the worst times in my life (3/2005)


14. Became a customer of a Cryobank. Make a decision to TTC with donor sperm within weeks of Zach's loss. (2005)


15. July 1st, 2005, after three attempts with home insemination I get my BFP! (2005)


16. August 15th 2005, find out after weeks of intense nausea and vomiting...TWINS! (2005)


17. 19 weeks gestation and it's confirmed, a Boy and a Girl! (2005)


18. 36 weeks gestation, S and K make an entrance into the world. Life will never be the same...and that's an awesome thing! (2006)


19. At 8 weeks we make a trip to Florida and pick up N to come live with us. This decision makes live easier and harder. (2006)


20. Return to work in a day shift position. Initially I return full time, but that doesn't work. After 6 weeks I go to part time status where I still am. (2006)


21. Q, our awesome nanny starts to work with us. She has been an amazing help in our lives and is still here today (2006)


22. 'Met' one of my super awesome friends after joining a National Single Mother by Choice online board. (2006)


23. Joined local mom of multiples club. Ended up making some great friends and now am very involved! (2006)


24. Second trip to Florida for the twins first birthday (2007)


25. Purchased a mom car - Minivan! (2007)


26. K falls and puts her teeth through her lip. 5 Stitches. (2007)


27. Lose 90 pounds! (2007)


28. Drive to Canada with the twins. It's there first visit. (2007)


29. Start planning on Baby #3. Will TTC early 2008 (2007)


30. Wake up with weird symptoms. Get run around for weeks until I talk to a local neurologist. (2008)


31. Good friend succumbs to his 5 year battle with leukemia. (2008)


32. Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. World seems to crumble. (2008)


33. The twins start gymnastics. Still going strong (2008)


34. Gain back said 90 pounds (2008)


35. Get my RNIII status at work. Take on more administrative responsibilities (2008)


36. Make decision to continue to try for baby #3 (2008)


37. Third trip to Florida to spend Christmas with family (2008)


38. Start TTC..no one IRL knows of my plans (2009)


39. S gets official speech delay diagnosis and begin Speech Therapy. (2009)


40. April 10th, after two months of TTC, I get my BFP! (2009)


41. Second trip to Canada for the twins (2009)


42. Good friend and crazy mom of five come to visit for a week (2009)


43. 19 weeks gestation, after everyone correctly guesses, it's confirmed...a BOY! (2009)


44. 39 weeks gestation, M makes his entrance. Life again changes, for the better (2009)


45. My desire and goal to have a VBAC and successful breastfeeding experience achieved. Natural childbirth almost achieved. I am very satisfied. (2009)


46. Turn 30!! Actually it wasn't a big deal (2010)


47. Parents move closer to us. Hopefully this means more help sometimes :) (2010)


48. K somehow breaks leg without anyone realizing it. Gets discovered an casted 3-4 weeks later (2010)


49. First real vacation trip with just the kids and I. We all enjoyed the beach! (2010)


50. I sit here and realize how much has happened in the last 10 years, and how much life has changed for the better. I really am living my dream!

50 Things About My Children - Post 4/5

S

1. Awesome Big Brother


2. Loving


3. Sweet


4. Loves to Cuddle


5. Imaginative


6. Inquisitive


7. Great Eater - Loves Fruit, Veggies, Milk...


8. Great Sense of Humor


9. Natural Care Taker


10. Likes to Keep Things Calm


11. Well Behaved...Mostly


12. Handsome


13. Very Active


14. Compassionate


15. Loves Dinosaurs, Imaginext and Puzzles


16. Speech Delayed


17. Doesn't like to sleep


18. Whiny


19. Stubborn


20. Plays a Little Too Rough at Times

K

1. Intuitive


2. Intelligent


3. Creative


4. Excellent Memory


5. Artistic


6. Mature


7. Very Verbal


8. Imaginative


9. Independent


10. Curious


11. Aware - She Hears and Remembers Everything


12. Loves to Sing


13. Skilled at Gymnastics


14. Well Behaved...Mostly


15. Beautiful


16. Stubborn


17. HUGE Attitude


18. Whiny


19. Demands to Get Her Own Way


20. Horrible Eater - Doesn't Like Anything

M

1. Sweet


2. Loving


3. Loves to Cuddle


4. Sweetest Smile


5. Wonderful Sleeper


6. Very Laid Back


7. Physically Advanced


8. Handsome


9. Inquisitive


10. Clingy

50 Entertaining Things - Post 3/5

Some of my favorites TV Shows...

1. CSI
2. CSI NY
3. CSI Miami
4. Law & Order
5. Law & Order SVU
6. Law & Order CSI
7. Desperate Housewives
8. House
9. Two and a Half Men
10. Big Bang Theory
11. The Good Wife
12. Criminal Minds
13. Nip/Tuck - Sad to see you go
14. X-Files - Miss you bunches
15. LOST - Was upset until I saw the finale
16. Private Practise
17. Grey's Anatomy
18. 16 & Pregnant - Total guilty pleasure
19. Intervention
20. Life on the D-List
    

If I have to watch the kids shows...

1. Spongebob Squarepants
2. Fan Boy and Chum Chum
3. Phineas & Ferb - a personal favorite
4. Scooby Doo
5. Johnny Test
6. Chowder - what drugs are these guys taking?
7. Team Oomi Zoomi
8. Little Einsteins
9. Imagination Movers
10. The Upside Down Show
11. Agent Oso
12. Curious George
13. Caillou
14. Jane and Dragon
15. iCarly

Favorite Movies - Disclaimer...it's been likfe 5 years since I've seen a new movie

1. Titanic
2. Shawshank Redemption
3. Get Shorty
4. Notting Hill
5. Pretty Woman
6. Forrest Gump
7. Silence of the Lambs
8. How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days
9. Ocean's 11
10. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
11. Austin Powers
12. Sixth Sense
13. Signs
14. Shrek
15. Finding Nemo

50 Websites I Frequent - Post 2/5

These are in no specific order :o)

1. http://www.walmart.com/


2. http://www.target.com/


3. http://www.babiesrus.com/


4. http://www.facebook.com/


5. http://www.jibjab.com/


6. http://www.lilypie.com/ - website tickers


7. http://www.network54.com/ - online chat forums


8. http://www.babysteals.com/ - beware of these steals sites...you may spend money you don't intend to


9. http://www.kidsteals.com/


10. http://www.carters.com/


11. http://www.thechildrensplace.com/


12. http://www.crazy8.com/


13. http://www.gymboree.com/


14. http://www.oshkosh.com/


15. http://www.personalcreations.com/


16. http://www.6pm.com/


17. http://www.crocs.com/


18. http://www.womenwithin.com/ - plus size clothing


19. http://www.blogger.com/


20. http://www.familystickers.com/ - character stickers for your car


21. http://www.vistaprint.com/


22. http://www.travelingtikes.com/ - usually have good deals on car seats


23. http://www.restaurant.com/ - great deals on gift certificates


24. http://www.verizonwireless.com/


25. http://www.orientaltrading.com/


26. http://www.lifetimemothers.com/ - great mother's jewelery


27. http://www.google.com/


28. http://www.msworld.com/


29. http://www.caringbridge.com/


30. http://www.nomotc.org/ - National Mothers of Twins Clubs


31. http://www.retailmenot.com/ - get coupon codes for online shopping


32. http://www.themommiesnetwork.com/ - Wonderful Mommy Group


33. http://www.xyandme.com/ - book for children conceived via the non-traditional way


34. http://www.mycreationsbooks.com/ - same type of book


35. http://www.donorsiblingregistry.com/


36. http://www.yahoogroups.com/


37. http://www.bankofamerica.com/


38. http://www.photobucket.com/


39. http://www.surveymonkey.com/


40. http://www.campbellskitchen.com/


41. http://www.cafepress.com/


42. http://www.timewarnercable.com/


43. http://www.jetblue.com/


44. http://www.kayak.com/


45. http://www.priceline.com/


46. http://www.aol.com/


47. http://www.babyhomepages.net/


48. http://www.storkavenue.com/


49. http://www.fertilityfriend.com/


50. http://www.heartstrings.com/

50 Random Questions - Post 1/5

Your Favorite...

1. Part of your love interest's body -Um...non-applicable


2. Poet - Maya Angelou


3. Halloween costume that you've worn - My mom made me a Snow White costume once. I still have it and I hope K can wear it.


4. Breakfast cereal - Hard to say...probably something sugary


5. Political figure - Sara Palin, not because I have any respect for her, she just makes it so darned easy to make fun of her!


6. Magazine/periodical - People


7. Job - Motherhood of course!


8. Toy from childhood - Was a TOTAL Barbie fanatic


9. Tattoo that you have - Don't have one, but I'd like one to symbolize my kids


10. Pie - Pecan


11. Old article of clothing - Comfy Pyjama Pants


12. Day of the year - Now that I have kids, Christmas


13. Genre of music - Pop


14. Sports hero -


15. Flower - Orchids


16. Mixed drink - I don't drink alcohol, but when I did I liked the 'girly' stuff like Fuzzy Navel and Daquiris


17. Drink - Diet Pepsi


18. TV Show - Can't limit to one, but I like medical, crime, and drama's


19. Movie musical - Chicago


20. Vegetable - Tomato


21. Type of Food - Mexican


22. Screen kiss - I don't know but my favorite romantic movie is Notting Hill


23. Tribe - Really?


24. Place to buy clothes - I hate buying clothes for me, but for the kids, The Children's Place, Carters, Osh Kosh


25. Religion/belief system - Anything liberal and open to all


26. Curse word or phrase to say - I say Shit all the time and I do use the F-bomb more than I should.


27. Unnecessary gadget of yours - Anything to do with cleaning. I buy the gadgets thinking it will make me want to clean, but it doesn't.


28. Musical 'genius' - I'm going to say Justin Timberlake...I know that's not a typical answer but he seems to be able to do anything.


29. Schoolyard game from childhood - Dodge Ball


30. Bar - Cheers :)


31. Color - Blue or Red


32. 'Battle scene' from a movie - No idea


33. Music to get your groove on - No idea


34. Drug (illegal) - Never


35. Thing about your family - That I was born in a time when I could create my family the way I chose to and have not received any 'back-lash' for it.


36. Way to travel - Car, only if I'm driving


37. Cause - Anything for Child Advocasy or Cancer Awareness


38. Candy bar - Heath, Twix, Snickers


39. Sex position - Havne't tried them all yet ;-)


40. Thing about your work - My patient's gratitude


41. Restaurant you frequent regularly - Mexican or Roadhouse


42. Local park - Down the Road


43. Cafe - Mimi's or Panera


44. Subject/class from high school - Biology


45. Horror movie - Silence of the Lambs


46. Photo of yourself (describe) - A picture of the twins and I all in red shirts. Taken when they had just turned 2.


47. Sport to play - Basketball


48. Musical instrument - I am not muscical in any sense


49. Band to see live - Would love to see Lady Gaga...although I guess she doesn't qualify as a band


50. Video game - Simple old Mario Brothers

500th Post

Sometime this month I will be making my 500th post! Wow...I have probably posted about some of the 500 most mundane, everyday events in the past 2 years :o)

To celebrate this milestone, I will make ten posts that will try to let my readers know a little bit more about me. Each post will have 50.... of something. I have a few ideas already, but if any of my readers out there have an idea of what they would like to read about...let me know :0)