Hi Mapia! Like Kelley said in your last thread it was getting a bit long so I wanted to start you a new one. We haven't chatted in a couple of days and I just wanted to see how you are doing so far this week. Are you spending time with your Godchildren? Well I sure hope you are having another pleasant day with weather that is nice enough to go for a stroll... or even take your little Godchildren to a park or something! You know I think this little break that you are taking from IF right now is going to help you and DH get yourselves a little baby miracle as soon as you start trying again! :angel: Well I will be sure to log on later and see how you are doing.

Hi Kari thanks for thinking of me sweetie.Well I have been spending time with goddaughter but godson wanted to go to his grandparents house in the village for a few days he really likes it there.Today it was great I layed on the couch with goddaughter she fell asleep on my chest and I just held her and felt her heart beating and listened to her breathing.Man I cant wait Kari soon soon I know it will happen.BF is having trouble with godson though he is really jealous and doesnt know what to do anymore with him.He wont eat and sometimes he will throw up on purpose from his jealousy.I feel so bad for BF she was crying yesturday as she was telling me how bad he is getting and it kills her to see him not eating but he is still very active as for as playing and stuff.I told her to talk to a childs psyhologist.I dont know what else to do to help her she seemed so desperate I hate to see people I love crying and not being able to do anything to help.She keeps promising to buy him toys if he eats but thats only going to make him more of a brat I told her.Anyway thanks for listening again.Hope you are enjoying your day.I cant wait until Thursday girl.I am so excited for you and DH. :)

Mapia

Oh gosh, your poor BF! That jealousy thing is probably more common than I realize. How old is your godson again? Now I would absolutely love to have a healthy singleton, but of course I would be more than thrilled with healthy twins. I think I see an advantage to having twins when it comes to jealousy.... That is if the twins come first! I bet parents of a singleton who then have twins probably have their hands full trying to work through that jealousy phase. But at the end of the day, it is sure to just be a phase. So I hope your little godson snaps out of it. I can imagine how heartbreaking it must be to see him so upset!

Hey Kari it is really hard I see my BF so upset and it hurts me.Godson will be 4 on Sat cant wait for his bday party.:D We thought he got passed the throwing up on purpose but out of the blue again he did it Sat night to her.The thing is he says mom I am going to throw up and he goes to the bathroom and does.Its crazy he was doing it a lot when the baby first came home but then got better about it.He also threatens them that he will go throw up if he doesnt get what he wants its crazy.I told her she waited to long to have # 2 but she says she wasent ready before to have # 2.I guess in a way twins are better that way you skip the whole jealousy thing.He acts up in pre school and his teacher says its understandable cause of the baby.My BF tries to pay as much attention to him as she can but sometimes its hard cause the baby needs to be fed and changed etc.Man this whole motherhood is really rough.Of course I cant wait to have my own but when I see some of the problems BF has to deal with I get a little worried.Anyway he will get past it I just think he knows how to play them now just to get what he wants.One time he was being bad and BF was telling him to behave or else she would send him to his room and he said to her if you do that I will wake up the baby.Can you believe that what a little devil he is.I laughed when she told me cause I just cant help it I think where does he think of these things sometimes.Anyway girl I am off to bed have a wonderful night.

Mapia

Wow, he is a clever little devil indeed! I'm sure it'll be no time before he is using his smarts for a better cause!!!! :) I know motherhood will be tough... parenting is a very difficult job and I think lots of people think it will be all fun and games with a cute little baby to cuddle and that's it! But we know better, and I know your BF has a good head on her shoulders too! Our babies will be darling angels and bring us overwhelming love! But there will be some sleepless nites and fussy mealtimes, etc. I'm confident that all of us who have gone through IF will have such great patience with our children and I think that will be good for our relationships with our kids in the long run. Well good nite to you Mapia, talk to you later!

Hi Mapia!

Thought I'd pop in and say hello before heading off to bed! I hope you had a great day today!

I feel so bad for your godson (and BF with having to try to figure out how to handle it) - as much as he may not be dealing well with the jealousy, it's got to be tough on him. I think you had mentioned recommending talking to a child psychologis to BF - I think that's a great idea. Did his teacher have any ideas for her? I'd think they'd be used to seeing behavior like this. But, your godchildren sound like a lot of fun and like great kids. You are very lucky!

Kelley

Hi Kari he really is a little devil I tell you BF really has her hands full with him.Now we all know parenthood wont be all fun and games.There will be some hard times to deal with sickness, teething, etc.OMG if you think about it its so overwhelming.Just talked to BF today he did it to her again he took 2 bites of his food last night and threw it up.Now if it were stomach flu he would throw up all the time not like him once a day or every other day.He still drinks his milk he loves milk so my question is if were a bug he wouldent even be able to stomach his milk right.Well she made an appt tomorrow to see the ped.Do you think since the baby only drinks milk thats why he only drinks milk?His teachers havent really said to much cause he doesnt throw up in school and there he eats sometimes with the other kids.Crazy I tell you trying to figure out what is in these kids heads.

Hey Kelley well I dont feel so bad for godson I feel for my BF more cause she cant stand seeing him like this.He is fine plays normal gets into trouble all the time a normal 4yr old.I think he is doing it for attention.Well BF made an appt with the dr tomorrow so I am sure he will point her in the right direction.I am lucky Kelley I really am to have these wonderful godkids.They fill my life right now until I can have my own.

Mapia

Hi Mapia,

I hope all went well with your BF/godson at the doctor's! Any advice from the doctor?

I hope you had a great day and are at home relaxing with DH!

Kelley

Hi Kelley I am well thanks just relaxing on the couch with DH.Well they took godson to the Dr and he sent them for b/w which they will do in the morning and also told them to go to the pediatric gastric Dr it could be something gastric since the only thing he keeps down is liquid like milk.As long as he doesnt eat he is such a happy kid and goes to school and all.So tomorrow BF refuses to go while he screams as they take his blood so her DH will take him.Tonight he was fine when I called he only got nauseous when BF tried to feed him so she stopped.He was singing xmas carols it was so cute.I really hope its just a case of jeolousy and nothing serious.The Dr said he is a little pale so he was a bit concerned.Anyway thanks for asking cause now I am starting to get concerned myself.I hope you are having a great day.Hope you arent torchering anyone while filling a cavity.......lol.:D I am just messing with you.Take care sweetie.

Mapia

Oh, I'm sorry that you have to worry -- I'm sure the doctor won't find anything wrong. Is he taking a vitamin every day to make sure that he's getting what he needs? Your BF is so lucky to have such a great and caring friend!!

Well he is my godson and in greece the godparents are the second parents of course I will worry about my little guy.BF and I are both blessed to have eachother.BF has been giving him vitamins yes and like I said he loves milk so he can drink about 3 to 4 bottles a day of milk so he gets vitamins from that as well.I will let you all know how tomorrow goes.I dont know how they will be able to get blood from him but I guess they have their ways.My poor little man he is not going to be happy tomorrow.Oh well its for his own good so they have to do it right.

Mapia

Hey Mapia - I know it's hard sometimes to tell the tone of what someone's writing so I hope I didn't upset you by saying that I'm sorry you have to worry. I wasn't trying to imply by any means that you shouldn't have to worry about BF/godson - of course, they are your family. I only meant that I'm sorry that your godson has been having these issues and that BF has a lot on her plate right now. I'm sorry if you thought I meant otherwise :(

I hope you're having a great evening!

Kelley

OMG Kelley NO NO NO I dident take it in any way at all.I am just a bit down about the whole thing thats all.I just read my post and OMG your right it does seem like I am upset with you.NO NO NO sweetie I am so sorry my mind is just elsewhere on my little man.Again I am sorry my post sounded rude.:(

Mapia

I am so happy that I didn't upset you!!! Sometimes I think it's so hard to tell someone's tone from reading posts and I'm sorry I misread yours! I know that you have a lot going on. I hope all goes well with the bloodwork! I'm glad BF's DH will be able to take him.

Sorry to keep this short, but I wasn't feeling well earlier (headache), and am doing a little better, but I want to lay down before it starts up again! Going to shower, get changed, and go to bed. Good night!! Hope you're sleeping well!!

Hi Mapia, wow that really is so scary that little godson continues to get himself sick. :( I also really hope it is just a jealousy thing and nothing more serious. Well hopefully his dad will help him get through the bloodwork tomorrow and then the testing will confirm that everything is okay. Sending you hugs and your BF's family warm thoughts. Keep us posted.

Hi Kelley sorry to hear you werent feeling so well.I hope that your headache is gone today.I know what you mean sometimes you cant tell the tone of what someone is saying and how they want you to understand it.I am usually very careful with how I write things but I guess having all this on my mind I just really dident pay attention and I am so sorry.

Hi Kari I really hope its nothing more then jealousy as well.I just cant seem to stop worrying.Well they got through the blood test he is at school now so he is fine.He loves school thank god.They promised him if he was good during the b/w he would get to go to school............lol.Can you believe that to funny.They will get the results back soon and have to make an appt with the peidiatric gastro dr to read them the results and to see him as well.So now we wait.Well I am heading to BF now and I will go pick him up from pre school later I want to see him I havent seen him in a few days.

Mapia

Hi girls I thought I would give you an update on godson his b/w came back fine so dr told her to give him vitamins and these certain ones he told her are suppose to get his appetite back.So more then likely it was a jealousy thing who really knows.I just know today when I was there BF told me to change the baby and hold her so she can try and feed him.So why I was holding the baby I noticed he was just sitting there looking at me and the baby with a sad look on his face.I told him come here my big boy so godmom can hug and kiss her big man.He said no and dident come:confused: He is really not happy about having a baby sister.When people ask him how his sister is he doesnt answer them at all.BF and I are really concerned.One day he picked her up out of her bouncy seat had her legs in one hand and his other hand on her back her head was toward the ground.BF freaked dident yell went there grabbed the baby and told him that he should not be picking up his baby sister only when he is sitting and mommy puts her in his lap.My poor BF said she almost had a heartattack.He said to her mommy she was crying so I picked her up.She tried to explain she is a baby and she will cry and next time just to let her cry in her chair.I dont know I will talk to BF tomorrow again about seeing a childs psychologist.He has literally worried himself sick that is not good.The other thing is he is fine though plays normal acts like a little devil like normal.......lol.Oh well thanks for listening once again this has been buging me so much lately I love that little boy so much.

Mapia

Mapia, I'm so sorry that you are feeling so concerned about your Godson. It is so hard to see any child suffer. I'm relieved to hear his b/w came back normal. At least now you know there isn't anything medically wrong. I think a lot of first born children go through jealousy phases when a second child comes into the picture. I'm sure he will grow out of it, but I also understand how hard it is to watch him make himself sick every day. My thoughts and prayers will be with you & your BFs family.

Holly

Hi Mapia,

I am so happy that your godson's bloodwork came back normal. That is great news. I think that seeing a child pshycologist is a really good idea. They would probably be the best at suggestions as to how to deal with the jealousy. Do him and BF get much time together just the two of them? I'm sure that's really tough with the baby. I really hope that things get better soon - that is such a hard situation! :(

Kelley

Hey Holly thanks so much for your thoughts and prayers.It really has been so hard to see him like this.I did some searching on the web about this and apparently its a pretty common thing.Its just so weird how kids can just make themselves so sick.Its crazy and it scares me to death.Anyway BF did manage to get him to eat a banana and an egg so thats good.Today though his grandma picked him up from daycare and dident want to go home wanted to go to grandmas and took his nap there of course he dident want to eat.Really weird once again cause he always wanted to go home after school to see his mom.:confused:

Hey Kelley its is a relief that we know he is fine psychically.As for BF spending alone time with him its very hard.She does pay a lot of attention though cause the baby is so good she just eats and sleeps or just sits there.BF's DH works different hours every week one week he might have morning shift the next day shift and another week the night shift so its so hard for him to help her much.But godson wants his mom you know so its hard.Anyway I am sure she will talk to a shrink and get some ideas as to how she should deal with this.Thanks for your support ladies.

Mapia

I know I've heard of such a thing before, but I didn't realize how common it was. I do think that the child psychologist will have lots of answers!

I hope you have a good, relaxing evening. I read on the other thread that DH is feeling better, so I hope you can spend some time together tonight!

Talk to you later!! :)

Kelley

Hey!

I was just really curious to hear about your godson's party! How did it go? Did he have a good time? Did he seem to be affected by his sister? I hope that it all went well!!
I hope that your night is going great! Did you and DH do anything tonight? DH and I are probably going to just grab some dinner somewhere and maybe rent a movie. I'm pretty lazy today!

Love, Kelley

Hi Kelley thanks for checking in on me.Well this morning we took godson shopping with us he had a great time.When we got back from shopping he was in such a good mood that he went over to his sister who was laying in her little chair stroked her head and leaned over and kissed her on the head.It was so precious I wish I had a picture.BF missed it and I told her and she almost cried.The party was great he had a blast playing and wrestling with his friends.He was so tired he went right to sleep after they left.He also ate a bit which made us all so happy.Goddaughter was so cute had on a cute little dress with stockings and a headband with a bow on it OMG she was so cute.He wasent affected at all by her presence.I am so glad he enjoyed himself he even let me hug and kiss him today :).Well we got home around 11 pm cause BF and her DH kept making us stay so we hung out since the kids fell asleep.Well I hope you have a nice evening whatever you end up doing.

Mapia

Hi Mapia,

Oh, that is so great to hear!! I am so happy that everyone had a good time, especially your godson! And that he walked over and kissed his sister on his head! How sweet!! What a great story! They both sound so precious!! And they are so lucky to have such a sweet, caring godmother! I am really so happy that all went well today! Sounds like it was a long day!!
Still trying to figure out what to do tonight - but we'll think of something! ;)

Hope you're having a great night (although it's pretty late there now!!). Do you usually stay up pretty late?

Good night! Sleep tight!
Love,
Kelley

Hey Kelley thanks it was a long day but it was very nice.I am glad that godson had a blast.It is late here and yes I stay up late for some reason I dont get sleepy until around 2 am.Crazy huh always been a night owl though and not a morning person.I am sure that will all change when I have my little one.Well I will be heading off to bed cause I dident get much sleep last night my cousin was home from college this weekend and she was here until 2 am or so she wanted to talk to me about her relationship.I really love her she is such a good kid and I am glad she has a good head on her shoulders.It was nice spending that time with her.Anyway then I got up early to go shopping with BF and then the party so I am tired tonight its now 1:20 am and DH is asleep on the couch as usuall poor guy he is so tired he worked today as well.Oh well I better go kiss him to wake him up and go to bed.Well I am sure you will find something to do maybe dinner or a movie or both.But get to bed early missy we dont want you sleeping in again.........lol.Take care sweetie.

Mapia

I'm glad you got to spend time with your cousin as well!! And I hope that things will start looking up for your godson too!!!

I'm a night person too - although I'm usually in bed by 12 or 1. I sleep till 10 during the week usually since I go into work at 12. I hate getting up early! But, you're right - I'd better go to bed soon - DH and I just went to dinner, he's vacuuming now (he's been so great lately with helping out around the house!) and we're going to watch a movie and go to bed - I can't oversleep again - LOL!

Take care! Will talk with you tomorrow!! Good night!

Kelley :D

Hey Kelley glad you had a nice dinner.I hope you got some sleep but 6 am appt is so early my god.Well I cant wait to hear how it goes.

It was nice seeing my cousin she is so cute little college girl.......lol.Wow DH vacuums how nice.Since I dont work I dont ask for DH to help me around the house only with things I cant do alone.He still offers I just dont let him cause he works so hard and I dont work so I just would not feel right having him do housework.Well its great that your DH is such a great help around the house.Well take care and have a nice Sunday.

Mapia

Hey Mapia!

I hope you're enjoying your Sunday! I came home this morning and went back to sleep -lol, so now I'm just getting up. Going to do some grocery shopping, and not sure what else today!

Yeah, DH is very good at making messes and was never really good at cleaning them up! DH works as well, but he works shorter hours and is home on the weekends (I work Monday through Saturday), so he has started to help out quite a bit. I am such a neat freak (I remember reading that you are as well :)), that he's realized that if things are a mess, I'll spend the whole day cleaning. This way, we have a lot more time to spend together. It sounds like your DH works so hard - poor guy! I hope that when he's not working, the two of you get a lot of quality time and time to relax!!

What are you up to today?

Kelley

Hey Kelley well dident do much today just spent time with my aunt and cousin and his little one and cousin that was home from college.I have a condo and my aunt lives next door and my uncle downstairs I love having my family around me cause we all spend so much time together.Its funny cause the past 2 Saturdays MIL has called us to come for Sunday lunch and last week we had plans on Sunday went downtown and had lunch with DH and today my aunt had us all over I love being around my family cause we are all so loving and just have a great time together.I told DH if he really wanted to go to his moms I would suck it up and go for him.He said no I like it here more as well and I told my parents as long as they dont come visit us we are not going to visit them:D.I also noticed that DH and I havent argued since we stopped going to his parents.I told him that and he said I know when we go there they say dumb things to upset you and then you go off on me about my parents.Thats why I think its good we dont go there.I am so happy he loves my family but they treat him so well they love him to death.So it was nice today a family day and my cousins little one is 18 months she is such a cutie always smiling will go to everyone and she loves being the center of attention so she is always doing silly things to makes us laugh.Then DH and I took our younger cousin to the bus stop to catch the bus back to college.Took a ride through the city it was nice.Now we are back home and just sitting on the couch watching tv.Hope you had a great day.

Mapia

Hi Mapia! Sounds like you are having a nice Sunday evening! I think it is fantastic that you have so much family around, and SO close, literally! And with BF across the street, gosh I couldn't imagine being so close to so many of my loved ones! That is way cool :cool: And when you and DH have your little baby it's going to be very nice that there will be lots of extra hands and hearts to help raise the little one :angel: Well it's early here, not quite 11:30am. So I'm watching football of course! Cowboys are currently losing - yay! :D It would be a shocking surprise if they actually lost the game... they are just too good this year. ;) Well I hear the garage and that means DH is bringing me in some food! yum! Enjoy the rest of your night!

Hey Kari man do I miss football.I know the skins have their bye this week so we have the Giants next week I see.
It really is great having family around that loves me.But sometimes living in the same buliding is not so good once DH and I were arguing and aunt knocked on the door and made us stop arguing.......lol.All in all its pretty nice but sometimes it has its bad side you know.Anyway enjoy watching football and your lunch as well.

Mapia

Hey Mapia - It sounds like you had such a great day!!! I think it's wonderful that you have family, and BF so close!! :)! I hope the rest of your evening was well!

Kari - I hope you're feeling well and had a nice day!!!

Sorry for the short post, but I have to run to the store! Will be back later!

Kelley

Hi Kelley and thanks I did enjoy the rest of my evening with DH now he is asleep and of course I am still up not my bedtime yet...........lol.It really is wonderful having family around I believe there is nothing better then a good bond between family.Just wish I had my mom here with me then I would be happy along with a BFP as well :D.I guess I am asking for to much huh.Oh well hope you had a nice day and enjoyed your shopping trip.Have a god evening.

Mapia

Mapua, what are the chances you could ever get your mom and your brother to move to Greece?! Has your bro ever lived on Greece?

Kelley I had a very nice day thank u! So heres the thing, and I fear I could be making it up in my mind, but I have felt like tiny cramps today... I dont know, just something going on down there. I really hope I am not creating this just cause I wanna feel it! But i like the feeling of hope that I've had today!

Hey Kari well the chances of mom and brother coming are slim to none :(BTW I have 2 brothers dont know if you remember so its noike they will all leave their lives and come here.I dont blame them at all.Both my brothers have their careers there plus we were born and raised there I was an exception coming here.Anyway what can you do have to be where it makes you happy.

Well it does sound like something is going on in there.I really hope its your little miracle getting settled in.Keep rubbing your belly and let them know how loved they are.Well take care sweetie.

Mapia

Hi Mapia,

I didn't have a chance to get online all weekend, but I was thinking of you and Godson's party. I'm so glad everyone had such a wonderful time - especially him!!!! The story of him kissing his baby siser absolutely melted my heart. :angel: Hope you are doing well today.

Kari, those twinges sound like a VERY good sign!!! BFP here you come!!

Holly

Hi Mapia - I hope that you are enjoying your Monday! Any plans for today?

I'm sure it is really tough to have your mom and family here in the states. My parents live in Florida and Maine (which is by no means anywhere as far as Greece obviously), so I can only imagine how tough it is to have them so far away. I'm sure it makes visiting tough as well, but I hope that once you have your little one there will be lots more visiting back and forth!! And you are very lucky to have family and friends that do live nearby. You're right, we can always wish to have everything, but that's how life is.

I hope you're having a great day!!

Kelley

Hey Mapia,

Just checking in before I start getting ready for bed. I hope you had a great day and a great evening!!!

Good night!
Kelley

Hi Mapia, Missed you today! I was off-line this afternoon as I went out shopping since I finally got the okay from my bedrest enforcer DH to leave the house! :) Had a good time out and about... I really enjoy shopping solo. In addition to finishing up almost ALL of my Christmas shopping, I picked out a nice dress for our Christmas Eve-Eve dinner with the In-Laws... we always go to this nice restaurant near their house in California. It was funny cause when I tried it on I stuck my tummy out as far as I could cause I wanted to see how it would look if it turns out I do get pregnant this cycle! :) Not that I'd be showing my Christmas eve of course, but the dress is so cute I hope to wear it again and again! Do you ever think twice about buying clothes cause you wonder if you're gonna fit in them if you get pregnant? I used to like two years ago, but now I just buy it if I like it... I don't clothes shop very often and I am so over thinking I'll be pregnant and then telling myself no! Well enough of my blah blah, I really need to take care of a couple things and then head off to bed. Hope you had a great day!

Hi Mapia I just wanted to check in as it feels like ages since we chatted. I hope you are well. I hope you have a wonderful day.

Charlene

Hi Mapia

How are you hun? Just wanted to stop by and say hello and let you know I'm thinking of you as it feels like ages since we last chatted. Hope you and DH are well and I'm glad you had a good time at godson's birthday party.

Take care my sweet!

Ruby

Mapia, where are you friend??? Haven't heard from you in a couple days and I need my Mapia fix! :) Seriously I hope all is okay with you and your loved ones way overseas. Hopefully you are finding some happy distractions from IF for a few days. Looking forward to catching up when you're back on-line!

Hi MApia

Just wondering how you are doing?
Like Holly your story re your godson just melted my heart. Glad that you had a wonderful time at the party.I am sorry that you are missing your family though at the same time it s understandable. How s your mom doing and how s your brother s little one?

Hope to hear from you soon.
Hugs

AMy

Hey Mapia - Just checking in! I hope that you're having a very good, relaxing week!!! :)

Kelley:wave:

Mapia, I'm worried! Where are you, dearest? I hope nothing has happend and everyone is all right! I, like the rest of us, hope to hear from you really soon.

Okay Mapia, I think I now am also officially worried! It's just not like you to be gone from the board completely for four straight days! And of course it's not that you aren't entitled to a little time away from IF and all of us who too often let it consume our lives ;) It's just that I don't recall anything in particular going on this week that would have taken you away from us! I really hope you and your loved ones are alright. Love you and miss you!!!

Mapia, I am getting really worried too. I thought that you would be back for sure when I logged on today. I hope that everything is okay with you and your family.

Thinking of you........

Ruby

Mapia, i'm joining in with the other girls, i am worried and have been thinking of you all week. I hope that everything is ok. Hope to hear from you soon.

Charlene

Hi Mapia,

I miss you as well. I really hope you are out enjoying the holiday season w/ DH or BF and your Godkids & just too busy to post. Please let us know how you're doing when you can. The girls are right, it's not like you to stay away, so we just want to make sure you're okay.

Love to you,

Holly

Hi Mapia,

I am truly hoping that everything is okay with you and your family!! I've been worried - we miss you! We all hope that you're out very busy getting ready for the holidays - I agree with Kari, you definately deserve a break from the boards, but we hope it's for good reasons!!! Please check in when you can to let us know you're okay!!

Love,
Kelley

Mapia, it's so quiet without you!!! I hope everyhting is all right and nobdy is hurt. Today is my last day, and I am really very much hoping that you are all right. If everythin gis fine and you're getting the holidays underway, then have a wonderful holiday and2008 is going ot be a great year!!! We miss you!

Mapia

Just wanted to let you know that i am missing you too. Hope that all s ok with you and Dh. Drop us a line when you have time

Amy

Mapia just want to let u know I am still thinking of u and missing u! Please let us know how u are!

Hi girls OMG I have missed you all so so so much.Since I am on a wireless network sometimes I have issues getting on until I get my place wired I am wireless so when you see I have not been on know I am having issues.This week was long for me DH got pretty sick Tuesday night dident go to work weds through today poor guy got a stomach bug so diarehea very bad and a fever.I felt so bad for him.So I was stuck in the house all week with DH I thought I was going to go crazy............lol.To top it off I dident have internet OMG I was so MAD:mad:Thank you all so much for caring about me and thinking about me.I kept thinking that you all would be so worried.I had board withdrawels this week I thought I was going to go nuts.Anyway right now I am at BF house so I have a wireless signal I dont know if I will have one at home so I hope I will be able to get caught up with the boards.Well know I miss you all so much and I have been thinking about you all and how you are all doing.I love you all and I missed you all so much.

Mapia

OMG Mapia, I can't even tell you how excited I am to see your posts!!!!!!!! :bouncing::blob_fire:bouncing: I seriously even had DH asking every time I logged in whether I had heard from Mapia yet!!! He is gonna be so happy that now I will finally shut up about it :)... I was seriously getting very worried! I was wondering if your MIL maybe got evil on you and came over and disconnected your internet or something! :D Wow, your poor DH sounds like he was very sick. I don't ever recall hearing that he's taken time off of work so he much have been pretty ill! I bet you did a great job of taking care of him. He was probably lucky your internet was down cause that means he had more of your time to be taken care of!!! Lots of practice for when you do have a sweet little baby! Cause you know how men can be when they get sick... so often they act like lil babies themselves!

Well I am thrilled that you are back. Although it sounds like you're at BF's and maybe you will be a little on and off until your own internet starts back up. But I'm glad that you are okay! Enjoy the rest of your weekend and I hope DH gets better!

Oh Mapia - I am so glad that we heard from you!!!!! We all missed you so much!!!!! Welcome back!

I am so sorry that DH was ill!!! Is he doing better? I really hope he's all back to normal!!!

I will write more later, I have to run, but I was so excited to see your post that I couldn't not type right away!!!!

We missed you!!!

Love, Kelley :)

Hi Mapia

I am so pleased and relieved that you are back safe and sound - we all really missed you!!!

Poor DH, I'm sorry that he's been so sick. It sounds as though you have been taking excellent care of him though and I hope he is now on the road to recovery.

Take care sweetie and catch up soon.

Ruby

Mapia, so glad that you are alright. Sorry to hear DH has been so sick though. Is he feeling better yet? Like Kari said, I never heard of him taking time off work either, so he must've really been suffering. Poor guy. Hope your connection is a little more reliable now so we can stay in touch! :)

Holly

Hi Mapia I am so glad to see your post and to know that everything is ok. Sorry about DH I hope he is feeling better. I we have al really missed you. I hope you get your connection sorted ASAP:D.

Enjoy the rest of you weekend what is left of it.

Charlene

Hey girls you cant even begin to imagine how I was having internet withdrawel.Since DH was so sick and all he did was sleep and go to the bathroom I was so bored.I did take real good care of him.Poor guy he was so sick I felt so bad for him and he dident really complain he was so good.I think once he said my stomach really hurts and I just felt so bad that I couldent help him.As Kari and Holly mentioned DH rarely takes off work so you can imagine how bad he was.Since Weds today was the first day he ate real food.

Kari you are so sweet telling DH about me and wondering where I am.He must be happy that I came back so he wont have to keep hearing about it..........lol.I was the same way I kept telling DH that you all would be so worried.Well I got a temporary dial up connection at least this way I can get on for sure.OMG dial up is sooooooooooooo slowwwwwwwwwww.I am so annoyed I guess its better then nothing.

Holly,Ruby,Kelley and Charlene thanks so much for your concerns I am so lucky I have all of you to worry about me.I missed you all so MUCH.I need to try and read up on everyones threads.With this dial up connection it might take me a few weeks..........lol.Well glad to hear from you all.Big hugh hugs to you all.

Love,

Mapia

Hi Mapia!

I am so happy that DH is doing better. That was some bug that he had!!! I hope he's back 100% very very soon! Will he be able to go back to work this week? He's very lucky to have such a caring and attentive wife!! :)

I hope your internet is back up and working soon! Dial up really is so much slower. DH wants to buy my mom a cable connection for her computer for Christmas. I know he cares about her and wants her to have it, but I think part of him gets so frustrated using her computer when we're there visiting - lol.

How are YOU doing?? How are you feeling? And BF and godkids? All ready for Christmas? We're going to try to get our shopping done tomorrow - and hopefully that will be it so we can just enjoy the rest of the time till the holidays!

Well, I hope you're enjoying your night!!!

Love,
Kelley :wave:

Hey Kelley yeah it was some bug he had.He will be back to work tomorrow trust me he will get sick again if he doesnt go to work..........lol.

Trust me I dont blame your DH for wanting to get your mom cable cause this dial up is killing me as well.....lol.Oh well like I said its better then no internet.

I am well thanks for asking and godkids are are well to.I missed them so last night we went to see them since I was stuck in the house all those days with DH I dident get to see them.The baby was so cute she is starting to see now so last night she kept putting her hand in front of her face and looking at it it was to cute.

Hope you get all your shopping done tomorrow.We have to get out and do ours as well.DH and I had a nice sunday we actually went to inlaws for lunch some major kissing up on their part so I am trying to be nice as well.Then we met some friends up for afternoon coffee.It was just nice being able to get out.Hope you are having a great evening as well.

Mapia

Sounds like you had a good day! And DH must have been happy to be able to get out and do something!! I'm glad he's feeling better and that he'll be able to get back to work. Did I understand you right - your inlaws are kissing up now? Have things been better with MIL?

I'm so happy that your godkids are doing well! The baby sounds so adorable!!!! Has your godson been doing better?

Well, I'm headed off to bed early tonight. Hope you had a great rest of the night and I'll talk to you tomorrow!

Kelley

Hi MApia

So glad to hear from you. I am sorry that dh wasn t well but glad that he s doing better.
I am glad that things sound better with your in laws. Although my MIL is sometimes nice i just don t trust her...she hurt me too much. She offered to help in cleaning the new house before we move in. I am no longer up to it....but i kind of don t want her around as when ever she does something for us she always expects something in return and i don t like it that way.
So have you gone shopping ..i have one or 2 gifts left . Luckily i went shopping early i am up to 3 hospital visits a week and along with work and the new house i am ever so busy.

That s so sweet i can imagine the little one studying her tiny little hand. I am sure they missed you too when you couldn t visit. They are so lucky to have you in their lives.

Well take care

Amy

Hi girls well MIL came by the house when DH was sick and she told me not to take her the wrong way and that I should come by the house etc.She invited us over for lunch on Sunday and SIL and her DH.I had to make an effort to go not that I am taking her kissing up serious cause I still know what a bi!&# she can be.Oh well we did have a great weekend thanks for asking.

Amy wow I cant believe how close you are getting how are you feeling?I hope you get all settled in your house soon.I dont blame you for not wanting MIL to help I am the same way I always want to do things myself.Goddaughter is so adorable she is just so cute.I was kissing her neck today and she was laughing so hard I guess it tickled her.Your time is coming my good friend you will soon see how amazing they are.Take care sweetie.

Mapia

Hi Mapia!

How are you doing today? I hope you are doing well and that you had a great day!!! I am off today, but I have a lot of errands to run - shopping, take the dog to the vet for shots, etc. It is SO cold outside and windy, I'm not looking forward to stepping out the door - lol!! I really hope you had a great day and I'll talk to you later!

Kelley :wave:

Mapia, I am glad you had yourself a nice weekend. I know you are being cautious with MIL, but I do hope she is coming around. She needs to snap out of her selfish ways and embrace you unconditionally as her son has done. She's so lucky you and DH came back to Greece, she should show her appreciation. I sure would if I were in her shoes... you deserve nothing but love and kindness! :angel:

Hey Kelley I did have a great day today went shopping this morning with BF and her sister then went to lunch and this afternoon did some more shopping with the girls until DH got home.Wow did a lot of walking today but it was great.It was chilly here today as well but I know not nearly as cold as it is there.So how did your day of shopping go?Hope you got your shopping done.

Hi Kari yes DH and I had a nice weekend I met up with an old friend who lived in Athens but now moved here to my city and we had coffee and it was so nice catching up it was also snowing at the time so it was very nice.Of course it wasent much snow cause here in the city it doesnt ever accumulate to much but it was nice for the little it did snow.I cant believe xmas is next week it just hit me today WOW.I havent done much shopping oh well I dont have much I already know what I am getting godkids I just dont know what to get BF.As for MIL I honestly dont think she cared that DH and I came back I think they wanted us to stay in the US.Anyway I am not going to let her get to me.Oh but I do have to tell you guys this well last week SIL came by the house with her DH and saw our xmas and everything.So the other day she finally went out and bought her xmas tree and decorations for her tree can you believe she got the same orniments as me I mean not all of them were the same but a few of them were the same as mine.OMG I was so annoyed when she showed me her tree yesturday and she said do you like my tree.I mean she acted like nothing was wrong.Can you believe that of course she has no taste so she has to copy things from me.To top things off she did ask DH where we got our xmas decorations and of course DH told her.Ok enough of my ranting I was just so annoyed.Anyway hope you are doing ok sweetie.

Mapia

Wow, what a winner that SIL of yours... sounds like she's full of originality ;) But seriously, decorating a Christmas tree should inspire some creativity... even if you aren't creative by nature it's silly to copy Christmas tree decorations! :o

So I can't believe you got some snow! My DH just asked me how the weather was in Greece. I said I heard it was cool, but it couldn't have been too cold since you hopped on the back of DH's bike! Your town there must really have gotten quite the cold spell!

Well I am contemplating a trip in the next few weeks since DH offered as a way to get my mind off all the IF disappointment. I'm actually considering maybe MD for a few days then take the train up to NYC for a couple nites. Not sure he'd go for the Northeast in the winter but we'll see what happens :)

Hi Mapia,

I'm glad you enjoyed your shopping today!! DH and I went to the mall for a bit, but it was so crowded, we couldn't stay for long. Everyone gets so rude and crazy at this time of year, so we ran in - got what we needed to - and got out. I like shopping when it's a little less crazy! But, I must say, we are done with our Christmas shopping! Yay!!!

You are right - your SIL probably has no taste and so she had to copy you!! My SIL is totally nuts - I'll tell you about her one day, but she copies EVERYTHING DH and I do, and tries to one-up us each time!! The last thing she did - we got a car, and she ran out and got the EXACT same car, but NEW (ours was used), and with EVERYTHING in it that ours didn't have. Meanwhile, she is basically a recluse and never leaves the house. Her old car had only 10,000 miles on it and it was 10 years old. There was no need. But, she does it ALL the time, and I hate it!!! Now, they are looking for a house, but they haven't bought one yet because she needs one with one more bedroom than we have. It's awful! DH tells me I should be flattered because she's trying to copy us, but I want to wring her neck, I swear! Anyhow, I could go on forever. But, families can be absolutely insane, right???!!! :eek:

As for MIL, I don't have too much advice, but you are definately the better person, and she is so lucky to have you as a DIL!!

Have a good night, sweetie!!!

:)
Kelley

Hey Kari SIL is really a number I tell you.She is just always making comments about things I have done around the house but she has no clue as to what is in and what isent.She really gets on my nerves.A few months ago we got a new fridge with an ice maker and water on the door you know.Well she turned and said of those refridgerators have issues with the ice maker blah blah.I turned and said oh well if it breaks DH will buy me another one.How rude was that OMG I tell you dealing with inlaws can be so stressful.Anyway.Well it does get cold here in the winter of course not as cold as it does in the states but some places north in greece do.The day DH and I took his bike for a ride it was chilly I just dressed very warm.Well I hope you get to to somewhere and get away from all this IF crap for awhile.Hope you are feeling a bit better today sweetie.

Hey Kelley I hate going to the mall when its crazy as well glad you got your shopping done that way you wont have to go back to the mall.Wow looks like your SIL is crazier then mine.............lol.Sounds like we are both so blessed with such wonderful SIL's;)................lol.Wow I cant believe your SIL goes through all that trouble to get the same things as you.I mean what is wrong with these people I hate having the same thing as someone I know.Oh well what can you say not much I guess.Well sweetie have a great day.

Mapia

Hey Mapia, my friend!

How is your day going? Although I always ask that and meanwhile it's nighttime there - lol. How is your evening going? All is well here!

I know, our SILs must be related somehow - lol. All I can say is that people are crazy! DH says that people like that are around so we can see how normal we are!! I swear, though, she drives me NUTS!!!

By the way, how is your godson doing with the eating /vomiting? I hope he's doing better!!

Hope your day went well!!

Love,
Kelley

Hey Kelley my good friend my evening has been nice.DH and I went out looking for boots to get godson for xmas and just did some window shopping it was nice.

I know what you mean my SIL drives me nuts as well but maybe your DH is right.Why cant they just be normal and that way we can have a good relationship.I want nothing more then to have a good relationship with inlaws and SIL.Oh well I have tried my best not more I can do.

Godson is doing well he is eating and we are praying he will stay that way.He has his xmas play on Friday at daycare and he is going to be the xmas tree...........lol.Since he is the tallest in his class he will be the tree.He has a poem to say as well I cant wait to see it.I am sure it will be so cute.

So how are you doing?

Mapia

Hey there!

I'm good! Just a few more hours of work to go (and counting). I'm burnt out - I need a vacation, I think!

I am so glad to hear that your godson is doing well! I hope he keeps up with his eating! How cute - to be the Christmas tree!!! I bet he is going to be so adorable reading the poem!!!!!

Have to run for now, but will check back in with you tonight!!

Kelley :wave:

Hey Kelley,

Sounds like you are very busy.Funny you mentioned needing a vacation I think all us IF women need a long vacation........lol.Well hope you enjoy the rest of your day.

Godson is going to be so adorable I just cant wait man I wish I could share photos with you all.Well talk to you later.

Mapia

Hi Mapia

Just wanted to say hi! I enjoyed reading your thread, you always have so much news and funny stories to tell.

I am sure that godson will look adorable dressed up as a Christmas tree. DD had her school play last week and she was Mary. I was so proud, I sat there with tears in my eyes and I am sure you will be the same way when you see godson up on the stage.

Take care honey!

Ruby

Hi Ruby,

Thanks for always taking the time to read my thread.Seems like I can tell you girls everything.I can only imagine how proud you were of DD.I bet she was amazing.Cant wait for the day until we can all get to see our kids in their play.I am so curious to see what godson will do if he will be good and play his role........lol.He is a little devil and very stubborne so it might be interesting.I keep telling BF he will be a lawyer cause he always has to have the last say.The good thing is he really loves his teacher so maybe he will be good.Sometimes its the little devils the teachers seem to like more.......lol.I will defently let you all know how it goes.Enjoy your day I know your sister will be there soon how exciting.Take care sweetie.

Mapia:)

Hi Mapia,

Got home late, so am heading off to bed soon. I feel like I'm getting old, lol, I used to stay up so late, but these past few weeks I've been in bed so early!

I hope you enjoyed your evening, and I'll be so interested to hear Friday how your godson's Christmas play goes :D! Kids are SO cute in school shows at that age!

Good night! Sleep tight!

Kelley

Hey Kelley wow you must be tired going to bed so early.But working all those hours must get tiring.Well hope you are havinh sweet dreams.Also hope you have a wonderful day.Take care sweetie.

Mapia

Hi Mapia!!

How is your day going? What are you up to today? Anything exciting?

Nothing exciting here - but sometimes no news is good news ;)! I hope you're keeping warm and having a great day!

:D Kelley

Hey Kelley,

I had a nice day nothing exciting went to BF this morning went out with DH this afternoon shopping still trying to figure out what to get BF for xmas.Seems like she has everything she needs in life.2 wonderful children and a great DH what else does a women need in life right.Oh well I am thinking maybe some jewelery or something.Hope you are having a great day.

Mapia

Hey Mapia, that is great news that godson is starting to eat and keep down his food! I hope the good behavior continues. Do you think maybe all the attention that he got at his birthday party helped? You are very thoughtful getting your BF something nice for Christmas like jewelery. Def a fantastic gift for a hardworking mother. How are you doing? Is DH doing good?

Hey Kari I am not sure what got godson to snap out of it but he did and so far so good.Thanks for the kind comment Kari but BF and I always get eachother a nice gift.This year I just dont know what to get her.I am doing well sweetie thanks for asking and so is DH we are both fine.Thanks for being such a great friend after all you have been through the past few days.

Love ya,

Mapia

Hey Mapia!

Good morning! (Good afternoon!)! How are you today? I'm about to head out to the dr's and then to work, but am stopping in to say hi! I hope that you have a great day today! I know how hard it is sometimes to decide on a gift for someone - DH has a couple people in his family who are so tough to buy for, they have everything. And especially for such a great friend!!! (DHs family drives us crazy, so as hard as it is we usually settle on something pretty quickly - lol)!

Well, enjoy your day!!!

:)
Kelley

Hi Mapia.

Wanted to drop in to say hi. I see you are busy getting ready for the holidays. I was thinking about your BF and how she must also be busy with the two little ones. Maybe a day at a spa would be nice for her? That's what i am asking DH for this year. I just want to go and relax and be pampered. and I know your BF is a million times busier than me. so maybe if jewelry doesn't work out, a spa gift card will.

I hope you have a wonderful holiday home at last in Greece!

Oh CBB, I think that is a great suggestion. I might steal the idea and tell DH to hook me up for Christmas! :D Anyone going through IF and the emotional roller coaster that goes along with it sure deserves a day of pampering... and on a regular basis if you ask me! All of the injections and hormones that we consume has got to be tough on our bodies!

Mapia, how is the condo coming along? Is it in good shape for the Holiday or are you in the middle of any projects? Well, hoping that you are good today... and no need to thank me for being a good friend... despite the evil BFN, I will always try super hard to be a good support to my girls here on the board. :angel:

Hi CBB so nice to hear from you sweetie.How are you and the twins doing?I am sure a day at the spa will be so great.I think Kari is right we could use a day at the spa on a regular basis but with all the money we shed out on IF who can afford it right......lol.It is a good idea for BF but I dont think she will have time to go honestly she barely has time to pee........lol.Well I ended up buying her some curtains she wanted so bad for her kitchen so I think she will appreciate how I pay attention and got her something she really wanted.Well hope your doing fine and ready for xmas.

Kelley I had a nice day went out again and got a few more gifts today so basically all I have left is godson still dont know what I will get him.BF said he needs a pair of boots so I will probably get him that or an outfit we will see.I figure I will give my older godson money that way he can get whatever he wants.So have you gotten your shopping done?So how was your appointment?Hope all is well.I will go check the other threads to see if you posted.

Kari the place is done and it looks so good with all my xmas decorations.DH bought me the rug I wanted for the living room.The houses in greece are all tiled so you have to put rugs down.I love my rug :D its one of those shaggy rugs if you know them.How is your house coming along I know you did some changes as well?Trust me you have been such a great friend and such a great support on these boards.Take care my friend.Have you gotten your xmas shopping done?

Mapia

hahaha, too busy to pee. That is funny (and sad!) :jester: Well I wish that I could see that beautiful place of yours with all the decorations for Christmas. Next year it probably won't look quite as good since you will have a brand newborn in your arms keeping YOU so busy that YOU won't have time to pee! :angel: Your rug sounds really nice... I too love those shag ones!

Well my shopping is done... just gotta get one more little thing for DH and that is it. Our house looks great. A few loose ends still need to be tied up... DH put a heater and fan in my bathroom and now we just need to paint the walls around where all the work was done. I put up lots of Christmas decorations inside, but DH didn't get around to putting lights outside. That's okay... we were very busy this month. I'm having a few friends over tonight for drinks, good food, and a gift exchange. Did the same thing last year and we had a blast. I'm really looking forward to it, although I must say I was really hoping that I'd be pregnant and wouldn't be partaking in the wine this time. Oh well, here's to no drinking next Christmas, right?

Hey Kari you liked that glad I got you to smile.Its so true between a 4 year old and a new born how could you have any time.My mom always tells me when we were little we would all 3 stand outside the bathroom door when she would go pee and when she would open the door we would all fall down...........lol.She was a stay home mom so we were all so attached to her.I bet your place looks good DH put up lights on the balcony the look so good we also got a big blow up snowmen family for the balcony.Its so cute its Mr.Snowman Mrs.Snowwomen and their 2 kids.I guess we are hoping thats us one day:)I hope we are all holding our newborns next year and dont have time for much.I will make it a point though to decorate for my little one.Well sounds like you have a nice evening planned enjoy yourself and get your mind off things for a bit.Take care sweetie will look forward to your post tomorrow on how your appointment went and also about your get together.

Mapia

Hi Mapia!

Sounds like you're all decorated and ready for Christmas!!! :D! I'm glad you figured out what to get BF - I'm sure she really will appreciate how you listened and remembered that she wanted the curtains! What a good idea!! DH and I have finally finished all of our shopping - his mom/stepfather and then his sister are impossible to buy for!! We ended up getting his mom/stepdad a gift certificate to a really nice restaurant, and his sister and her DH tickets to a broadway show. They are really tough people to buy for!!

My appointment went well, thanks! I got to work a few minutes late and then wasn't able to get online for more than a few minutes today. I was hoping to post earlier. My OB said she didn't really feel anything suspicious, but she gave me an Rx for a breast ultrasound just to be sure. I'll probably have that done sometime after Christmas. Will call tomorrow to make an appointment. Thanks for asking!

Well, I hope the rest of your evening went well!

4 more days till Christmas!! :D

Kelley

Hey Kelley I read about your appoitment in your thread glad it went well.I am sure the u/s will be clear as well.So my day was nice had godsons play this morning well I must say I dident think it would get to me but it did today being around all those kids and proud parents it got me down a bit.Godson was so cute at first he dident want to be in the play wanted his mom to hold his hand then finally his teacher got him to go out on stage so he can say his poem.He was so adorable I took so many pics.So it was a pretty nice day.So where will you be spending xmas?

Mapia

Hi Mapia I am sorry that being around all those children and parents got to you, it would get to me too. Don't worry you will have your own miracle soon and then you will be the proud parent when your miracle says his or her poem:D.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

Charlene

Hi Mapia,

How is your day going? Any plans this weekend? I'm sorry that it was tough being around all of the children and their parents at the play. I can totally understand that. But, you are going to have your little one soon enough - and we're all going to be talking about their Christmas plays one day and sharing pictures!! Your godson sounds so adorable!!!! I bet it was SO CUTE when he was reading his poem!!! What will you be doing Christmas Day? Are you going to visit BF and your inlaws?

DH and I are going to have a quiet Christmas by ourselves, most likely. My family is too far away. His family all live in NJ, but he isn't super close to them, so we don't usually know until last minute if we'll be seeing them. Either way, I'm fine just hanging out in my pajamas all day ;)

I've had such a hard time getting onto the computer for long these past couple days, but I'll be on this weekend from home! I hope you have a great weekend!!!

Love,
Kelley

Hi Mapia, I can totally relate to getting down at the play seeing all the proud parents. My best friend had a little birthday party for her baby (he just turned 2), & her pg sister & pg cousin were there. Naturally, there was tons of excited baby talk & I just couldn't help feeling sorry for myself. My best friend called me today though to tell me that her son was bowling all night (I got him a little bowling set) until it was time to go to bed & then he woke up & wanted to bowl again first thing...so knowing I got him a good gift cheered me up. :D:D Don't worry sweetie. We will all have our miracles one day. I hope you are having a good weekend. How is DH's grandma?

Holly

Hi girls sorry I have not been on but its been a hectic weekend.Trying to get some shopping done went to see DH's grandma she is not well.I think they will release her today not much else they can do for her at the hospital so they figure have her home for her last xmas.So we will be spending xmas with inlaws and grandparents.We will go to BF's inlaws in the village the day after xmas.Here in greece everything is closed the 26th as well so no one works.DH is off these 3 days I am glad he deceided to take these few days off.Kelley sounds like you will have a nice relaxing xmas.

Holly I am so happy your friends little boy loved the gift you got him.It is a good feeling when you know how much a little child loved your present.So what will you and BF be doing visiting family?

Charlene nice to hear from you.How is your vacation going?I hope you have a wonderful xmas.Take care.

Mapia