Thank the Lord! Things continue to go smoothly with our pregnancy. My HCG more than doubled from 67 to 179, which is a sign that all is well. I return on to St. Luke's on the 11th for more bloodwork, and my 1st ultrasound is the 15th. At this point, there is no reason to suspect twins. Of course, anything is possible...but the hormone levels do not suggest multiples. We are so thankful for a single viable pregnancy; twins would be icing on the cake.
Liliana has presented us with a new challenge the past two days. She discovered how to climb out of her crib about a year ago, and has now figured out how to open her bedroom door. Until yesterday, we managed to prevent her from climbing out (believe it or not, she simply obeyed our request to stay in the crib). Now that she can turn the doorknob and let herself out of the bedroom, a whole new world of wonder has opened up.
Yesterday she came into our bedroom and woke me up from our afternoon nap. I didn't hear the little rascal until she climbed into bed with me. This morning, I noticed the slightest peep on the monitor and the next thing I knew--she was in our room. This afternoon, I saw her tiny frame in the doorway as I was lying in bed resting. I am concerned because she is so adept at climbing and opening her door that she escapes without a sound. She's like a little monkey! We've closed the gate at the top of the stairs and the doors to the other rooms upstairs, but eventually she'll find a way to get into mischief. And I've been so exhausted lately, that I'm afraid one day I won't hear her until she has created serious mayhem.
So far, discipline doesn't seem to phase her. I'm hoping the excitement of this new adventure will wear off, and she'll decide that the punishment is enough of a deterrant. (That's what happened when she initially began climbing out of her crib.) I'm also thinking about a child-proof doorknob for the inside of her room. At least she'd be contained to her bedroom once she is up and at 'em. That way, I'd definitely hear her on the monitor more quickly. Anyone have suggestions?
Daddy is working late, and the native is getting restless. Time for some toddler antics. More tomorrow!
God bless you! Ramona
6 comments:
Hey Ramona,
I had some friends who also had an daughter with the same capabilities at such an early age. They turned the door knob around so that it locked from the outside!! Kept her safe!
Couldn't be more excited for you! We'll keep you and the little one(s). Blessings, jenna
I meant...we'll keep you and the little one(s) in our prayers!!!
Love, jenna
Ramona - I hate to admit it, but we had the doorknob childproof cover on the inside of Natalie and Lauren's room. I felt the same way about wanting them to be safe and not playing about the house while I slept or ran on the treadmill. We took the cover off a few months ago, and now any mention of it scares them back into obedience! Just make sure you feel safe about her being in her room alone.
On a happier note, Praise the Lord! I will continue to pray for your "peanut" (or dot).
Love,
Lori
Ramona-
I also agree with the childproof doorknob on the inside of the door, or turning around the doorknob so that it locks from the outside. We've had to do that with Katherine when the discipline doesn't work to keep her in her room. I never thought of the childproof doorknob! We actually had to turn the doorknob around initially when she accidentally locked herself in her room and didn't know how to unlock it! Ah, the joys of parenthood! Congratulations on continued good new on the hormone front - we are continuing to keep you in our prayers!
Julie Bauer
Since I am a new parent I don't know what you can do to stop this, but I was a run away kid. When I and my mothere were down for a nap sometimes I would sneak out of the house and go investigate the world. It was god's grace that I am here today. Anyway, I would assume there is some sort of alarm to put on the front to inform sleeping parents that their kid is making a break for it.
Glad to hear the baby is doing great.
Ramona, Wade and Liliana,
I am so sorry to hear of this loss.
Today I saw this verse and have been thinking of you as a bruised reed. Perhaps this promise might bring a small measure of comfort to you. "A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out." Is 42:3
We continue to pray for strength and courage as you face this enormous disappointment.
Love,
Shannon, Joel, Jonah, Isaac, and Zeke
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