swine flu?

I am super sick. I went to the emergency room yesterday night. I have a fever, body aches, head ache, chills, and my throat hurts. It all started the night of the 27th with a sore throat...the following morning I was done for. I almost had Robert leave his job to come home and take care of me. He did stay home today. It's a good thing because I can't even pick up Juliana.

My sister in law took me to the ER last night. They asked me all kinds of questions, one being do you think you were exposed. My aunt just got back from vacation in Mexico, but she seemed in good health when I saw her on Friday. They made us wear masks and closed the door to the room. I was a little concerned when all that happened. In order for them to check for flu they stick this very thin q-tip looking thing way up your nose. That was a very ugly feeling. I thought the nurse was gonna touch my brain. They sent it to the lab and everything cleared OK. I don't even have the regular flu, much less the swine flu. I have a viral syndrome, whatever that means. They sent me home with instructions to take Tylenol and drink lots of fluids. Man, am I in pain. Hopefully, I don't pass this on to the rest of my family.

i lied.

When I previously posted that it wasn't that bad...that was me looking at the glass half full. I thought I had it under control, but the truth is it's hard. Having 2 little babies is probably the hardest thing I have ever done. Alisia sleeps most of the day. She barely cries unless she's hungry or wet. Even then her cries are soft. She is a piece of cake. Juliana on the other hand...she has found a new skill. She looks for pens, pencils, crayons and other writing utensils. She found a red crayon in Bobby's room and left her signature on his wall, in my room, on the living room floor, and on the couch. She is also walking really well now and I tend to lose her occasionally. Please don't call DCFS. My house is small so I find her quickly. I just know when all is quiet, she is up to no good.

My mom kept her overnight so I could catch up on sleep. I can assure you that I have given up on sleep. I realized a few days ago that I won't be able to have a full nights rest for another couple of years. Juliana isn't here at the moment and I miss her like crazy. I spoke to my mom earlier and she let me know that she was practicing her writing and left her mark on the bathroom floor.

I know I have been slacking. I will try to post pictures of the baby baby soon. Hang tight...I'm sleepy. :)

birthday pics!

Julian turned 1 recently, and this is how it went...

Special day requires special hair do. She's rocking teeny tiny pony tails.

Some of her friends and Angie.





This is for me? Hmmmm.....

Take that thing off and let me at it!

The end result.

it's not that bad......

So, who has time to blog? I sure don't. I have a one year old who is crazy (just like her mama) and a newborn that eats like a bottomless pit. Bobby and Robert get to escape the madness during the day. I want to escape.

We celebrated Mamita's birthday with a few people over, food, and cake. I'll have to post a few pictures of that soon. She is walking by herself. She would only walk if someone was waiting for her on the other end, but now, she just takes off!!! I am so so proud of her. It makes me realize that time goes by too fast.

Alisia gained 3 ounces the last time we went to the doctor. The doctor felt that wasn't good enough and requested we go back on Friday for another weight check. She said that if she didn't gain the weight she wanted her to, she wants me to supplement with formula. I would rather not, but we will tackle that on Friday.

Bobby brought home another EXCELLENT report card. I couldn't be prouder. He's been pretty consistent all year long. I just hope he continues in this path. As long as I'm around, he WILL continue in this path.

Being at home with 2 small children is not that hard. It's a lot of work, I'll admit that. I still wouldn't change it for the world. My house constantly looks like it threw up, sometimes I don't get out of my PJ's or even put on makeup. There have been days where I almost forget to shower. But I love being at home with my girls.

babies times 3

one year difference

the loves of my life



such sweet faces

proud daddy and all his babies

ONE Ounce!

Day 4 of Alisia's life. Today we went to the doctor. When we were discharged from the hospital she had lost 5 ounces (which is normal in newborns). Today the doctor said she had gained an ounce. Not much but it's something. Other than that she is eating, crying, and pooping! She eats every 2 to 4 hours around the clock. Twice she has woken up every hour for a feeding. Rough! I felt tired before but since I am not at work, I can't nap anymore.

This morning I was feeding Alisia at about 4am and she had gotten the hiccups. Juliana heard her, shot up out of bed and starting cracking up loudly. She thought Alisia's hiccups were the funniest thing. When Alisia cries, Juliana thinks it's funny. I do think that Juliana knows that she is her sister. She will come close to her and try to lay her head on her. Mamita just doesn't understand that her head makes up the majority of her baby sister.

Bobby needed a break from all the baby business and spent the night at my mom's. Actually, he wanted to go to my niece's quinceaneara and since we weren't gonna go (it's too soon to be out and about partying it up, even though everything in me really wants a Blue Moon beer!), my mom said she would take him. I know my grandparents are in from Mexico for the party. I just hope they meet my daughter before they go. I think my aunt and uncle from Houston are here too.

Next week is Mamita's FIRST BIRTHDAY!!! APRIL 8TH! We obviously aren't going all out like we would like to, but we will definitely celebrate with food, cake, and ice cream. We owe her a big birthday bash...hopefully next year.

introducing.....

Alisia Mercedes Garcia

born on March 31, 2009 at 4:25pm

5 lbs 11 oz and 17 1/2 inches long.

She is small but doing well. She is a little on the furry side, but I'm sure that will go away sooner or later. She is a Garcia. She looks like her father and has her father's features...ahem...the ears. She reminds me of Bobby when he was first born. We have decided that we are not going to call her "tiny" or "chiquita" or "half pint". We are going to call her "big girl" and other names like that so she doesn't develop a complex. Just kidding. Whatever we call her, it will be done with lots of love. Juliana hasn't met her sister yet and I can't wait to see what she does. She will be here this afternoon.

I will post more later. Thanks to all for the well wishes and phone calls and text messages. I can't wait for everyone to meet her.