Doctors appointment

I am finally back from my dr.'s appointment. What a long long day. I had to do a 3 hour glucose and had a sono and had a prenatal. I got there a bit after 8 am and didn't leave until 11:30am. I hated that darn drink, but since I failed my 1 hour, I had to take the 3 hour glucose.
Since this is a new doctor, his timeline for tests was a bit different from the clinic I was first attending. The clinic gave me the 1 hour test at like 16 weeks. I also failed that and had to go back and take the 3 hour test.
Doctor Kellum's office does the same 1 hour test between 24 and 28 weeks, soooo, there I go again. Had the one hour, failed, and now the 3 hour test was next. I hope I pass it as I did at the clinic. I do not want to have GD. Yuck.
Anyway, the ultrasound was great. James was a cute as ever. I can't wait to hold him in my arms. He weighs about 4 lbs and 2 oz. He is measuring 3 weeks more than my actual dates. The doctor feels that we can still keep the same due date, which is fine, but I will secretly hope that James comes about 2 weeks early. Do you think thats possible? I hope so.
Chris Jr. is over the moon, because the spurs have won the world championship. He had me take him over to Academy to buy a championship tee shirt. Well, Academy was packed so we just went over to the booths that sell tee shirts at the corner. He was very happy.
Patrick, Nicholas and Victoria are a little apprehensive about starting school this year. They have been homeschooled for about 3 years, sooo, they are about worried, but excited as well.
Chris Jr is very excited to start school in the fall. He will be entering the 9th grade, we hope. He need to pass the TAKS test first. He has taken 2 exams and is practicing for the 3rd one, which is the math section. He is very worried about it. I think he will do well.
My dh has been working overtime now for about 3 weeks straight, so i hope that we can catch up on some bills. I hope we can, because we are way behind on somethings.
Oh well, thats life I guess.

My first blog

wow, I can't believe I am actually starting a blog. I never ever thought I would do something like this. I have been reading so many lately that I though, what the heck I am going to give this a try. Bare with me as I learn the ins and outs of blogging.
I guess I should start by introducing myself. My name is linda and I am a currently homeschooling mother of 5. I say current because as things are looking, I might put my children back in school this fall.
I am also expecting my 6th child. The sonogram revealed boy parts! That makes 5 boys and 1 girl.
Currently, we are all anxiously awaiting the birth of either a nephew or a neice. Jessica and Sean are 35 weeks pregnant and have been experiencing premature labor. She is now 3 1/2 cm dilated and almost 100% effaced. She is on meds to stop labor, and has been on them for almost 4 weeks.
I say, stop the meds and let the baby come, I think 35 weeks is a safe time to deliever, and she has been in so much pain, its sad. I guess the doctor knows best...I guess.
Anyway, I told her that if her doctor stop the meds we could walk the mall until she dilates some more. It shouldn't be long to dilate a cm or two.
Jessica isn't due for about 5 more weeks. Becky and I decided to have her babyshower after the baby was born. Its set for July 17th. I think....I guess I better check huh.
Well, since this is about the walsh family, I guess I should say something about the walsh family.
My kids ages are ds 13, ds10, ds 8, dd 6, ds2.
My oldest will be going to a charter school in the fall. Its called The school of excellence in education. Its a charter school, with strict rules.
My other children are still wondering if they want to go back to school. If not, this might be our last year homeschooling. I will going to lvn school next fall (2006) and I will not have time for homeschooling anymore. Its sad, but I have to get a job, and help my family out.
Well, we will take it one day at a time.