Kudos to Mom and Dad Sheen and the Cushings for keeping up on their blogs!!!!!!! I looked and it's been almost 3 years since our last post. Yikes! Sorry for the long-term hiatus.
Things are good with the Denton Sheens. Tom is kept super busy with training and Denton Regional, but has a GREAT preceptor that has become a friend to both of us. We recently went to breakfast with her and her husband which is a big deal for us introverts. The weekend before that, they were nice enough to take Tom and Beck kayaking/ paddle boarding!! Could you ask for a cooler co-worker? Tom's also been more dedicated than ever to be healthy and fit. The amount of determination he has is inspiring and, to be honest, at times irritating. WHY CAN'T I JUST EAT ICE CREAM FOR LUNCH?! It shows, though. He's toning up and looking goooooood, so no real complaints here.
Speaking of, I (Lydia) left my job at Dental Depot as of July 1st. It's already been a big adjustment after 5 years of a very exhausting job. I love the people I spent my days with, but found that there was way way way too much baggage along with it. They gave me an amazing send-off complete with a surprise baby shower, jar full of memories, and endless hugs. It was really touching to see how much I'd be missed. Baby Hardy is coming at a great time, giving me the opportunity to leave on good terms with an open door should I ever choose to go back.
In terms of baby H, we only have 8 weeks to go! The official due date is August 27th, but he's rebelling a little in the sense that he's still breech and getting bigger every day, dwindling his chances of flipping over. We go in for our fourth (!) sonogram at the end of July to see if he's re-positioned himself. If he's still riding upright, we'll go ahead and schedule a c-section. This is a little intimidating, but then again so is birthing a baby in general. It's not something I'd say I'm looking forward to, but seeing that sweet boy's face is gonna make it so worth it.
Beck is becoming a little man and has more personality than a 30-pound person should. He's pushing buttons and testing boundaries everyday, so Tom and I are constantly reminded to be patient. Having said that, he's also more fun and more FUNNY than ever before. Being home with Beck all day every day has presented new challenges along with new opportunities. I'm getting to know my big boy better and better, but am at a loss some days as to what to do with him. Other than that, we're trying to hype him up for the idea of a little brother, but I think talking about it is going to prove very different from the day we bring that sucker home. Any advice? What made bringing home your second (or third or fourth or fifth) easier? What was the toughest part? I'm expecting full-on bedlam, so don't hold back.
I'm going to try keep this up and keep everyone in the loop with our absolutely ENTHRALLING lives. Pictures will need to be updated soon since Beck is about ten times the size he is in the photo on here. Hopefully this isn't the last blog for three years, but who knows.
Lydia
Friday, July 4, 2014
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
So Good
Soo, the other night Tommy and I were doing some simple math (don't all couples?) and I reasoned that 15 times 5 is 125. I was wrong. We got onto the subject of SAT scores (shockingly, I didn't do well on the math portion) and in our search for Tommy's school papers we found...
Tom's school journal from 1994. As a result, we read the entire thing and I can't tell you how funny (and endearing) it's been reading the thoughts of an 8 year-old. So here are some gems (it looks like a long list, but I assure you it's' worth it):
8/26/94
In my desk there are Dinosaurs
9/1/94
I will do my best and listening and doing my best
9/8/94
Little sister or brother... I have a brother thats mean and green his name is HULK (note: No one knew about the OTHER Sheen)
9/12/94
On Hallawee nights me and my friend alwase make mud puddles out in woods
9/13/94
Yestorday my brother got a job at Chucie Cheese. He gits all the free toucans he wants. Today we are going to Chucie Cheese. (note: HECK YES!)
9/15/94
A fight with my best freind was in the mointian because I wouldn't go git the pillow hey I was a sleep
9/20/94
Recess is my favorit subject of all living time really!
9/22/94
Bananas taste great! It's a fruit you know.
9/26/94
Apples are juicy fruity and some make you tuity are family grows a garden about 20 acres it's true (note: Pretty sure that's not true.)
10/5/94
My big mistake...
10/6/94
The brooken window
10/7/94
Under my bed theres Beadlejuice. And under my bed is my brothers pea juice. its in a plastic brink (note: which brother?)
10/11/94
If I were invisible I would Love it so much yes
10/17/94
In the dark... there's a monster waiting to eat you
10/24/94
Making a sandwitch
1. Git some peanut butter
2. Git
3. Next
4. Eat
11/6/94
Skunks stink like crazy.
"Nov. Something, 1994"
Thanksgiving Day... I give thanks for... Dog's because if we didn't have dogs burglers woud still everything including Jurassic Parck.
1/20/94
Balloons are cool
and my personal favorite:
1/30/94
I am curious when... I don't know what's in a present and when I don't know how much money I'm going to get plus I'm curious when I don't know which button to push.
:)
Tom's school journal from 1994. As a result, we read the entire thing and I can't tell you how funny (and endearing) it's been reading the thoughts of an 8 year-old. So here are some gems (it looks like a long list, but I assure you it's' worth it):
8/26/94
In my desk there are Dinosaurs
9/1/94
I will do my best and listening and doing my best
9/8/94
Little sister or brother... I have a brother thats mean and green his name is HULK (note: No one knew about the OTHER Sheen)
9/12/94
On Hallawee nights me and my friend alwase make mud puddles out in woods
9/13/94
Yestorday my brother got a job at Chucie Cheese. He gits all the free toucans he wants. Today we are going to Chucie Cheese. (note: HECK YES!)
9/15/94
A fight with my best freind was in the mointian because I wouldn't go git the pillow hey I was a sleep
9/20/94
Recess is my favorit subject of all living time really!
9/22/94
Bananas taste great! It's a fruit you know.
9/26/94
Apples are juicy fruity and some make you tuity are family grows a garden about 20 acres it's true (note: Pretty sure that's not true.)
10/5/94
My big mistake...
10/6/94
The brooken window
10/7/94
Under my bed theres Beadlejuice. And under my bed is my brothers pea juice. its in a plastic brink (note: which brother?)
10/11/94
If I were invisible I would Love it so much yes
10/17/94
In the dark... there's a monster waiting to eat you
10/24/94
Making a sandwitch
1. Git some peanut butter
2. Git
3. Next
4. Eat
11/6/94
Skunks stink like crazy.
"Nov. Something, 1994"
Thanksgiving Day... I give thanks for... Dog's because if we didn't have dogs burglers woud still everything including Jurassic Parck.
1/20/94
Balloons are cool
and my personal favorite:
1/30/94
I am curious when... I don't know what's in a present and when I don't know how much money I'm going to get plus I'm curious when I don't know which button to push.
:)
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Finally
Hello, Sheens (and Cushings)!
Sorry for the very, very long time between posts, but we return to the blogosphere with a lot to share.
Baby B is doing great! We have seriously lucked out and don't have to get an orthotic helmet (the baby helmets for flat spots) which run upward of $4000. I honestly don't think Beck would care either way, but that is a serious chunk of cash. Sorry if that's tactless, but it's true. The whole Denton Sheen crew is rocking a hardcore virus that Tom probably picked up at work. I can honestly say caring for a sick baby and being sick while having a baby are two of the hardest things I've ever done. I think we are finally rounding the bend, though, but Beck is still the most sick of the three of us.
Besides very few bumps and bruises, life has been good to us. Tom's school is going really well and he is making amazing grades in both of his classes. We were both fortunate enough to get pay raises recently, so it's nice having something to show for hard work and to know that our bosses appreciate us. My good friend Katie is leaving a job editing and proofing articles for a company, so (with her recommendation to them) I will be picking up another job. It'll be a nice opportunity to bring in a little more money and to do something I enjoy.
We consider ourselves very blessed to have a great life and such a wonderful, healthy, and happy baby boy. I won't lie in saying that my pregnancy with Beck was a negative one. I was in no way prepared or sure about becoming a mother, but I can say with 100% certainty that he is the best thing in our lives. I am surprised every day at how much more I love him. It probably doesn't hurt that he's the cutest, smartest, and sweetest baby ever. Sorry, but he is.
And now... PICTURES!
Sorry for the very, very long time between posts, but we return to the blogosphere with a lot to share.
Baby B is doing great! We have seriously lucked out and don't have to get an orthotic helmet (the baby helmets for flat spots) which run upward of $4000. I honestly don't think Beck would care either way, but that is a serious chunk of cash. Sorry if that's tactless, but it's true. The whole Denton Sheen crew is rocking a hardcore virus that Tom probably picked up at work. I can honestly say caring for a sick baby and being sick while having a baby are two of the hardest things I've ever done. I think we are finally rounding the bend, though, but Beck is still the most sick of the three of us.
Besides very few bumps and bruises, life has been good to us. Tom's school is going really well and he is making amazing grades in both of his classes. We were both fortunate enough to get pay raises recently, so it's nice having something to show for hard work and to know that our bosses appreciate us. My good friend Katie is leaving a job editing and proofing articles for a company, so (with her recommendation to them) I will be picking up another job. It'll be a nice opportunity to bring in a little more money and to do something I enjoy.
We consider ourselves very blessed to have a great life and such a wonderful, healthy, and happy baby boy. I won't lie in saying that my pregnancy with Beck was a negative one. I was in no way prepared or sure about becoming a mother, but I can say with 100% certainty that he is the best thing in our lives. I am surprised every day at how much more I love him. It probably doesn't hurt that he's the cutest, smartest, and sweetest baby ever. Sorry, but he is.
And now... PICTURES!
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Sunday, April 3, 2011
pictures of beckmeister
Just a quick note to inform you all that we are loading fresh pictures of Beck on our picasa page frequently, so go ahead and check them out! Note: for those having issues seeing the pictures, i think i fixed it :)
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Thursday, March 31, 2011
Beck Thomas Sheen - 3/26/2011 - 7lbs 13.3oz/19.75"
This is Tombo writing an update on all that has happened in the last week. I cannot upload pictures at the moment, but the plan is to get a BUNCH of photos up on picasa shortly (UPDATE** - check out our picasa ( to find a few photos - I set it to Private and got as many emails attached to view it as possible, if you can't let me know and I'll put you on the list) So for the time being, I'll try and hit all the highlights -
Our Bexperience all started on Thursday, March 24th at Lydia's final doctor visit. Our doctor, Dr. Paroski basically stated that she would give Lyd about one more week until they really did something about getting Beck out, but also let Lyd know that she was a really good if not perfect candidate for inducing. Lyd could have kissed her. We decided to jump at the chance. Why not? Beck would be full term March 25th anyway!
The following morning we show up at Lewisville Hosp. at 7:30 - as we "check in" with the nurses we discover that Dr. P didn't set us up for Lewisville Hosp, she set us up for the newer hospital in Flower Mound. Lyd would tell it that I was this close to losing my cool, and she would be absolutely right. I didn't even get the chance though because the nurses set us up in a room and we were ready to go within a minute. First hurdle, check.
What they decided to do to start inducing was give Lyd Cytotec. A very tiny medication that looked like aspirin chopped up in 1/4s, she took two of these little things and had contractions every two minutes from then on. We started off at 1cm and after a while eventually got to 3.5. This is after like, 5-7 hours. Eventually the contractions started to get pretty hard to handle, and following the advice of some close friends and acquaintance we were quick at getting the epidural rolling out. After this was administered it was pretty much easy going - with one issue, Lyd was slow going on dilating. Pitocin was administered to help, but after a few more hours Lyd only made it to 5. All this sounded gravy to me, but it was getting late, Lyd had been in labor for like 12 hours already and the Dr. was starting to tell us that a C-section could be in our future. I can tell you that as much as we wanted Beck to get out of there, this really didn't sound like what we wanted to do. To be honest, it scared me.
And then Lyd's luck changed. She started to dilate more and more and the hours flew by like minutes.... well they did for me, I'm sure Lyd was feeling everything and not really enjoying it. When our new nurse, Kim, came on board things really started to pick up, when she came up and told us that it was time, you could see that even she was getting excited. Before the clock struck midnight we were on our way to pushing Beck into the world. There was no screaming, no crying, just Lyd breathing, Kim counting, and me smiling. The actual pushing part also seemed to fly by. Lyd was a FREAKING CHAMP.
After what only seemed like 20 minutes of hard work, at 00:33, on March 26th, Beck Thomas Sheen was born.
Weighing in at a mean 7lbs 13.3oz, and with a reach of 19.75 inches, he was beautiful.
Now to switch gears a little and give an update on how he's been since -
We could not wait to get home and just be on our own with Beck. We left Monday.
After leaving the hospital, Beck had lost about 1/2lb, so with some magic (formula) thrown into the feeding mix he is back up to weight, sleeping well and using up diapers fast. He could not be a better boy. There really isn't much to report beyond that, he is healthy, according to the doc at last check (Tuesday). Beck being healthy has already saved us $2,000.
We count our blessings daily with this little guy and we could not be more grateful that we have such a great family, its impressive to us... we didn't think life could get better, but it has.
Our Bexperience all started on Thursday, March 24th at Lydia's final doctor visit. Our doctor, Dr. Paroski basically stated that she would give Lyd about one more week until they really did something about getting Beck out, but also let Lyd know that she was a really good if not perfect candidate for inducing. Lyd could have kissed her. We decided to jump at the chance. Why not? Beck would be full term March 25th anyway!
The following morning we show up at Lewisville Hosp. at 7:30 - as we "check in" with the nurses we discover that Dr. P didn't set us up for Lewisville Hosp, she set us up for the newer hospital in Flower Mound. Lyd would tell it that I was this close to losing my cool, and she would be absolutely right. I didn't even get the chance though because the nurses set us up in a room and we were ready to go within a minute. First hurdle, check.
What they decided to do to start inducing was give Lyd Cytotec. A very tiny medication that looked like aspirin chopped up in 1/4s, she took two of these little things and had contractions every two minutes from then on. We started off at 1cm and after a while eventually got to 3.5. This is after like, 5-7 hours. Eventually the contractions started to get pretty hard to handle, and following the advice of some close friends and acquaintance we were quick at getting the epidural rolling out. After this was administered it was pretty much easy going - with one issue, Lyd was slow going on dilating. Pitocin was administered to help, but after a few more hours Lyd only made it to 5. All this sounded gravy to me, but it was getting late, Lyd had been in labor for like 12 hours already and the Dr. was starting to tell us that a C-section could be in our future. I can tell you that as much as we wanted Beck to get out of there, this really didn't sound like what we wanted to do. To be honest, it scared me.
And then Lyd's luck changed. She started to dilate more and more and the hours flew by like minutes.... well they did for me, I'm sure Lyd was feeling everything and not really enjoying it. When our new nurse, Kim, came on board things really started to pick up, when she came up and told us that it was time, you could see that even she was getting excited. Before the clock struck midnight we were on our way to pushing Beck into the world. There was no screaming, no crying, just Lyd breathing, Kim counting, and me smiling. The actual pushing part also seemed to fly by. Lyd was a FREAKING CHAMP.
After what only seemed like 20 minutes of hard work, at 00:33, on March 26th, Beck Thomas Sheen was born.
Weighing in at a mean 7lbs 13.3oz, and with a reach of 19.75 inches, he was beautiful.
Now to switch gears a little and give an update on how he's been since -
We could not wait to get home and just be on our own with Beck. We left Monday.
After leaving the hospital, Beck had lost about 1/2lb, so with some magic (formula) thrown into the feeding mix he is back up to weight, sleeping well and using up diapers fast. He could not be a better boy. There really isn't much to report beyond that, he is healthy, according to the doc at last check (Tuesday). Beck being healthy has already saved us $2,000.
We count our blessings daily with this little guy and we could not be more grateful that we have such a great family, its impressive to us... we didn't think life could get better, but it has.
Monday, February 28, 2011
The question we get asked the most
Are your dogs going to be jealous?
ok thats really not the question we are asked the most, but it does lead into this:
Answer, yes, they will be jealous. Not jealous of all the attention Beck is going to get, jealous of all his sweet sweet gear. Thank you to everyone for the gifts, we are already putting them to good use.
ok thats really not the question we are asked the most, but it does lead into this:
Answer, yes, they will be jealous. Not jealous of all the attention Beck is going to get, jealous of all his sweet sweet gear. Thank you to everyone for the gifts, we are already putting them to good use.
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