Just wanted to thank everyone for their kind words and comments. I really appreciate it. I was at the doctor today, I'm dilating a little, but not effacing at all, so that is good. My Fetal Fibronectin test came back negative, so that means that labor will not start within the next 2 weeks. That is great! Still on bedrest until I see or hear from my doctor though. Oh well, I can barely move so that's fine!
I interviewed a nanny today. I hired an agency yesterday and already got the names of 3 potential nannies. The girl I interviewed today was fantastic. She is very assertive and I think will take over where I left off, and then some! She's willing to take the girls places, wean Bianca off of her bottle and potty train Annika. I LOVE HER. She seems very qualified and the girls loved her. Annika doesn't generally take well to strangers, but she was so excited to meet her, and show her her room. It was too cute. I think I will make her an offer tomorrow and have her start on Friday. I'm feeling a lot less stressed out nowadays. It's wonderful. My body on the other hand feels like it got ran over or beat up. Not sure why, but I can barely walk it hurts so bad. Ouch.
On the topic of potty training, Annika has been diaper free for 2 days. She really wanted to use the potty on Sunday night, we let her sit there and she pee'd. I was so proud of her! Since then, we've been in undies (pull ups for naps and night time). She's only had 3 accidents in 2 days which I think is pretty good. I'm so proud of her and she's really enthused about all of it. That is great. I'm hoping this is it and that the nanny can really get the job done. Perfect timing in my mind, I have dreaded potty training and to have someone who has done it before come in and help is great!
Ok, well that is about it for now. Thanks for all those thoughts and prayers! It is much appreciated!
I am so glad to hear that you are hiring help. It must be a big relief to you. Are you planning on keeping your nanny after Bennett is born?
Also, glad to hear that your test was negative.
Posted by: Leslie Collins | February 13, 2008 at 10:05 AM
So glad you are getting help! Anything to keep your stress level down is well worth it :) Rest up :)
Posted by: Mary | February 13, 2008 at 08:29 AM
awesome news! good luck with the nanny - she sounds like she will be great (and just what you need). oh, and hooray for annika on the potty training! :)
Posted by: jenny | February 12, 2008 at 11:58 PM
great news! and very good progress on the potty training. i'd love to have a nanny! will she be full time?
Posted by: jessica | February 12, 2008 at 10:45 PM
glad things are okay and happy you found a nanny that you like. take care of yourself!
Posted by: amy | February 12, 2008 at 07:30 PM
Good news about the F-test. I have been so nervous for you guys. I think the Nanny sounds perfect!
Posted by: Kristi S | February 12, 2008 at 06:16 PM
Yeah! I am so sorry that you are in this position to begin with, but so happy that good things are coming from it. And I know this doesn't make it any easier to bear, but think of this time as yours to prepare for 3 children under the age of 3 - you know those first few months are going to be hard! And yeah for Annika - do you think she could give Cooper a call and tell him how cool big kid pants are?!
Posted by: Nicole | February 12, 2008 at 06:07 PM