Well I've already written about how bored I am waiting for baby to arrive. However I've come to a realization. I'm boring. That's right. I'm boring to talk to! I've always been a chatter box, however now what do I always talk about? Pregnancy. Babies. Daycare. That's it. Boring.
Sure most my friends now are at the same stage in life as me. Having kids etc. And all mom's like to talk about their kids. But it comes to a point when you get bored talking about that. I'm longing for adult conversation that doesn't include just kid stuff.
Orlund and I were discussing this very topic last night. I need a hobby (or hobbies). Sure I do scrap booking, card making, cross stitching etc however those aren't the kind of hobbies you can really talk about ~ not for more than a minute or two anyway. I need other 'hobbies'. Even just different things around the house. Like "I'm painting such and such a room" or "I'm growing a garden" etc etc, things that people can ask about, or you can even get suggestions from them about. I love hearing about what everyone else is doing so try to get them to talk, however usually eventually the conversation comes to you, and if you aren't doing any of that stuff there isn't much to talk about.
So you might be wondering what do I have up my sleeve for hobbies around the house? Well........ I'm working on that. Right now I'm going to just stick with getting my house ready for this baby, nothing but basic cleaning etc. However this summer we are going to try to grow a garden. And I need to keep on top of my flower bed out front. Those are a couple things. Orlund and I also want to build a thing out front to keep people/vehicles off our lawn (bricks, plants etc). I would LOVE to repaint our fence too. However I'd only want to do the 'outside' of it because on the inside there are bushes and sheds etc to go around (much more work). The entire fence needs to be cleaned then painted, it'll be a big job and probably not one we can afford to do this year.
Other than those few things I don't have much planned. I do plan to go for a walk every single day (rain or shine), however that's not really something you can talk about. I think I'm going to have to get my mom to help me pick out a few other things. This is when I miss going to work, talking with the public etc. I wouldn't trade being a stay at home mom, however I do need that adult interaction. My mom told me to make sure I got out and got some, however it didn't sink in how true that is until this past week or so.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Getting a little scared.
So while my doctor predicts baby to be early, and I have no idea when she or he will arrive and it's gotten me thinking about labour.
I remember in the earlier stages of Labor describing the pain to my husband. So I remember what I said clearly. However I don't actually remember the pain! I remember being in a lot of pain, and that I loved the pushing phase (and oxygen) but the pain is all but gone really. I remember thinking weeks after I'll never forget the pain. But I have. I do recall that as soon as baby is out the pain fades from your mind and it's instantly over (the pain). So at least I can look forward to that.
In the mean time I know that as soon as I get my first few 'real' contractions I'll probably have a flash back of the pain and recall it all. I'm slightly scared that when that happens I'll become scared of the pain etc. I'm praying that when it happens I'll actually be strong and say it wasn't so bad..... Either way, I've done it before, I can do it again! That's my motto and I'm going to do the best to stick with it! I have had one real contraction, it was just enough that I went "that was real" however I didn't have any following so I didn't recall the pain aspect.
I tried to tell Orlund about my fears. He understands, however I feel alone in the worry. He is awesome and a great support (and during Labour was amazing), however he doesn't have to endure the pain, only I can do that. I'm just going to keep giving myself pep talks and pray I don't wimp out!
ps~ I love reading other peoples birth stories, while reading some I started to think an epidural sounds like 'heaven' (so long as all goes smoothly). With Joy I knew 100% I didn't want one, so the thought of being open to one shocked me. Well then I watched a video on how they put an epidural in..............................................I HATE needles................................I now am 100% positive I don't want one this time either! lol.
I remember in the earlier stages of Labor describing the pain to my husband. So I remember what I said clearly. However I don't actually remember the pain! I remember being in a lot of pain, and that I loved the pushing phase (and oxygen) but the pain is all but gone really. I remember thinking weeks after I'll never forget the pain. But I have. I do recall that as soon as baby is out the pain fades from your mind and it's instantly over (the pain). So at least I can look forward to that.
In the mean time I know that as soon as I get my first few 'real' contractions I'll probably have a flash back of the pain and recall it all. I'm slightly scared that when that happens I'll become scared of the pain etc. I'm praying that when it happens I'll actually be strong and say it wasn't so bad..... Either way, I've done it before, I can do it again! That's my motto and I'm going to do the best to stick with it! I have had one real contraction, it was just enough that I went "that was real" however I didn't have any following so I didn't recall the pain aspect.
I tried to tell Orlund about my fears. He understands, however I feel alone in the worry. He is awesome and a great support (and during Labour was amazing), however he doesn't have to endure the pain, only I can do that. I'm just going to keep giving myself pep talks and pray I don't wimp out!
ps~ I love reading other peoples birth stories, while reading some I started to think an epidural sounds like 'heaven' (so long as all goes smoothly). With Joy I knew 100% I didn't want one, so the thought of being open to one shocked me. Well then I watched a video on how they put an epidural in..............................................I HATE needles................................I now am 100% positive I don't want one this time either! lol.
power of suggestion?
It's amazing how things can or cannot happen just do to the power of suggestion. So as my last post updated you all, Baby had dropped some and Doc predicted baby to come early.
Well the next evening I talked to my mom online and we joked around how my Doctor predicted Joy to be early and she was 10 days late! However she hadn't dropped and I didn't have any of these discomforts. I told her I'd keep baby in till she arrived...
Apparently though I couldn't get what the doctor said out of my head.... That night shortly after Orlund had fallen into a deep sleep I started to get contractions. I knew they weren't the 'real' deal however they hurt, were regular so got my mind going! It didn't take long before I almost felt like I was in a state of panic! I don't want this baby to come out so close to mom getting home. I finally decided I couldn't take the contractions (just very uncomfortable) so got up out of bed and took a little walk around the house. It was a still night, with pale blue moon light filtering through the closed blinds. I circled through the upstairs a few times, pausing here and there to think. The cramping went away and I was able to think clearly. This baby is going to come when it wants to, when the Lord sees fit and I don't really have any say in that. What is the point in stressing over something I can't control? After I had a little pep talk with myself I headed back to bed. As I snuggled in Orlund rolled over and asked if everything was okay, yes it is now.
Since my pep talk I've been feeling GREAT! I even went for a short walk with my Girlfriend last night and didn't end up being worn out or crampy. It's amazing how the power of suggestion can make your body do things. So I've relaxed and while yes I'm still going to take things easy, I'm not going to stress. Stress after all isn't good for this little one growing inside me. Although since I've been feeling so good again I'm starting to feel this baby might come late!
God Bless.
Well the next evening I talked to my mom online and we joked around how my Doctor predicted Joy to be early and she was 10 days late! However she hadn't dropped and I didn't have any of these discomforts. I told her I'd keep baby in till she arrived...
Apparently though I couldn't get what the doctor said out of my head.... That night shortly after Orlund had fallen into a deep sleep I started to get contractions. I knew they weren't the 'real' deal however they hurt, were regular so got my mind going! It didn't take long before I almost felt like I was in a state of panic! I don't want this baby to come out so close to mom getting home. I finally decided I couldn't take the contractions (just very uncomfortable) so got up out of bed and took a little walk around the house. It was a still night, with pale blue moon light filtering through the closed blinds. I circled through the upstairs a few times, pausing here and there to think. The cramping went away and I was able to think clearly. This baby is going to come when it wants to, when the Lord sees fit and I don't really have any say in that. What is the point in stressing over something I can't control? After I had a little pep talk with myself I headed back to bed. As I snuggled in Orlund rolled over and asked if everything was okay, yes it is now.
Since my pep talk I've been feeling GREAT! I even went for a short walk with my Girlfriend last night and didn't end up being worn out or crampy. It's amazing how the power of suggestion can make your body do things. So I've relaxed and while yes I'm still going to take things easy, I'm not going to stress. Stress after all isn't good for this little one growing inside me. Although since I've been feeling so good again I'm starting to feel this baby might come late!
God Bless.
Friday, March 26, 2010
Sooner than we thought?
So today was my doctors apt. I don't know if it was for my 37weeks or 38weeks. I'm 38 weeks tomorrow, so I assume it's the 38week one.
I have been feeling alittle ill lately, with random cramping, Braxton Hicks and a few real contractions. I noticed after our walks on Tuesday and Thursday that the next day I felt drained and had more of all the noted above 'symptoms' and extra pressure down there.
The doctor did my heart rate ~ perfect. Then measured my tummy, "you've dropped some" he said! WHAT!?!?!? REALLY???? "Looks like things are moving along, could be any day now"... I looked down at my tummy and said "Not until April 5th, k?". The doctor looked at me and asked why "my mom comes home April 4th" I replied. "well if you want to make it that long you're going to have to spend more time on your back then your feet. And tell your mom to be on stand-by"... Well that's not really possible! lol. However I have decided to do my best to keep this baby baking!! So no more night walks with Orlund and Joy. I mean I can't get completely off my feet, however no extra walking etc for me. The doc also noted that babies head was no longer 'loose' down there but snug and in position.
So really it's exciting that this baby might be early. Also not so exciting! I want baby born between April 5th-10th, and I'm just praying the Lord see's that to be a fitting time frame too. I've always wanted an April baby and if I'm going to hold out till the 1st might as well make it to the 5th right? We are SO close to my mom being home I just want to make it till she is home. 9 sleeps, just 9 sleeps + 1 for her to rest ;)
That all being said I told Orlund. And although he agrees to try to keep baby in (letting it all go natural) he seemed to find the bumpiest roads on the way home, and took me out for dinner at a Mexican restaurant ~ one that I happen to LOVE their spicy sauce... I think he's wanting baby out!!
I also told him mom. She's so cute and so awesome :) Her labor for Orlund was around 12 hours, with her second, Twyla, it was from beginning to end only 45minutes!! So she's thinking/worrying that baby will come that fast. She's offered to watch Joy (+ Gracie) if need be, to take me to the hospital or what else we might need. She's such a help. And although I love her help, I hope we wont need to take her up on it to soon :)
Well there is my update for today.... now I need to go tend to a teething baby :(
God Bless,
and Please keep us in your "keep baby in till April 5th" prayers.
I have been feeling alittle ill lately, with random cramping, Braxton Hicks and a few real contractions. I noticed after our walks on Tuesday and Thursday that the next day I felt drained and had more of all the noted above 'symptoms' and extra pressure down there.
The doctor did my heart rate ~ perfect. Then measured my tummy, "you've dropped some" he said! WHAT!?!?!? REALLY???? "Looks like things are moving along, could be any day now"... I looked down at my tummy and said "Not until April 5th, k?". The doctor looked at me and asked why "my mom comes home April 4th" I replied. "well if you want to make it that long you're going to have to spend more time on your back then your feet. And tell your mom to be on stand-by"... Well that's not really possible! lol. However I have decided to do my best to keep this baby baking!! So no more night walks with Orlund and Joy. I mean I can't get completely off my feet, however no extra walking etc for me. The doc also noted that babies head was no longer 'loose' down there but snug and in position.
So really it's exciting that this baby might be early. Also not so exciting! I want baby born between April 5th-10th, and I'm just praying the Lord see's that to be a fitting time frame too. I've always wanted an April baby and if I'm going to hold out till the 1st might as well make it to the 5th right? We are SO close to my mom being home I just want to make it till she is home. 9 sleeps, just 9 sleeps + 1 for her to rest ;)
That all being said I told Orlund. And although he agrees to try to keep baby in (letting it all go natural) he seemed to find the bumpiest roads on the way home, and took me out for dinner at a Mexican restaurant ~ one that I happen to LOVE their spicy sauce... I think he's wanting baby out!!
I also told him mom. She's so cute and so awesome :) Her labor for Orlund was around 12 hours, with her second, Twyla, it was from beginning to end only 45minutes!! So she's thinking/worrying that baby will come that fast. She's offered to watch Joy (+ Gracie) if need be, to take me to the hospital or what else we might need. She's such a help. And although I love her help, I hope we wont need to take her up on it to soon :)
Well there is my update for today.... now I need to go tend to a teething baby :(
God Bless,
and Please keep us in your "keep baby in till April 5th" prayers.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Picture
This is my munchkin Joy. I sure love the weather being nice. Took this picture at our favorite park.
32 weeks Preggy here.Update?
So a fellow blogger of mine (mattnikki.blogspot.com) has been doing updates throughout her pregnancy on her blog. 5 updates so far. I thought it might be interesting to do one as well. I hope she doesn't mind I 'stole' her format.
How far along? 37 weeks 5days
Total weight gain/loss? as per last post~ 20lbs, 11lbs or 5lbs depending on how you look at it.
Maternity clothes? Even those are running low, but have some shirts prepreg that fit (loose)
Stretch marks? Applying "Firm" a Manatech product. So far no new marks this pregnancy (that I can see).
Sleep? What's that? lol. Very rare, especially with Joy teething.
Best moment since last update? well this is the first. Orlund bought me carnations :)
Movement? This baby doesn't stop.
Food cravings? Milk, Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate.....Oh and Chocolate :)
Gender? Yet to be discovered.
Baby Size (based on height of fundus)? Right on target.
Labor Signs? Cramping, the odd contraction, Braxton Hicks, Pressure.
Belly Button in or out? Both, mostly In, but sometimes baby pushes it out.
What I miss? SUSHI!!!!!!
What I am looking forward to? My mom coming home so we can get this show on the road.
Weekly Wisdom? Go to bed early even if you feel good. You just never know what'll keep you up in the night.
Milestones? I'm Full Term, It's the last day of double digit sleeps before Mom's home :)
Well there you go. Short and sweet. I'm sure I'll be on again soon.
God Bless!
How far along? 37 weeks 5days
Total weight gain/loss? as per last post~ 20lbs, 11lbs or 5lbs depending on how you look at it.
Maternity clothes? Even those are running low, but have some shirts prepreg that fit (loose)
Stretch marks? Applying "Firm" a Manatech product. So far no new marks this pregnancy (that I can see).
Sleep? What's that? lol. Very rare, especially with Joy teething.
Best moment since last update? well this is the first. Orlund bought me carnations :)
Movement? This baby doesn't stop.
Food cravings? Milk, Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate.....Oh and Chocolate :)
Gender? Yet to be discovered.
Baby Size (based on height of fundus)? Right on target.
Labor Signs? Cramping, the odd contraction, Braxton Hicks, Pressure.
Belly Button in or out? Both, mostly In, but sometimes baby pushes it out.
What I miss? SUSHI!!!!!!
What I am looking forward to? My mom coming home so we can get this show on the road.
Weekly Wisdom? Go to bed early even if you feel good. You just never know what'll keep you up in the night.
Milestones? I'm Full Term, It's the last day of double digit sleeps before Mom's home :)
Well there you go. Short and sweet. I'm sure I'll be on again soon.
God Bless!
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
weight gain...
I know~ 2 posts in one day!! I must be bored ;)
I was just thinking about this past weekend. We went to a party. Well after the food, presents and cake the men headed downstairs to watch the hockey game. Us ladies (and most the kids) stayed upstairs and talked about ~ what else? ~ Pregnancy and babies. There were 5 of us women, 3 of us pregnant and the other two Grandmas. We got on the topic of weight gain during pregnancy. I made a joke (although true) that I was doing real good as I've only gained 5lbs so far (keep in Mind I'm 37 weeks pregnant). Then one of the gals said "my doctor say's if you've not gained at least 8lbs something isn't right". She wasn't saying something was wrong with me or LO, she was just being herself making me seem in the wrong. (I don't know if she knows she does this, or does it unintentionally, but she still does it). I laughed and said "well yes, however according to my doctor I've gained 11Lbs". I gave up trying to defend what I was trying to say and just let it go ~ as usual.
So it got me thinking when we got home, how much weight have I gained?
I lost 15lbs right away due to 'morning' sickness. During that time, when I'd only lost 6lbs, I went to the doctor and they weighed me. At the beginning you don't go to the doctors very often so they never weighed me at my lowest. Over and above my pre-pregnancy weight I've only gained 5lbs. So in reality from my lowest weight I've gained 20lbs. As far as my doctor knows I've gained 11Lbs. So I'm right on track. I've gained the 20lbs you are 'supposed' to gain, however I look amazing (so I've been told) as I'm only 5lbs heavier looking. I think I can handle that :)
Well 2.5 weeks left to go!!! Common April, hurry it up would ya?
I was just thinking about this past weekend. We went to a party. Well after the food, presents and cake the men headed downstairs to watch the hockey game. Us ladies (and most the kids) stayed upstairs and talked about ~ what else? ~ Pregnancy and babies. There were 5 of us women, 3 of us pregnant and the other two Grandmas. We got on the topic of weight gain during pregnancy. I made a joke (although true) that I was doing real good as I've only gained 5lbs so far (keep in Mind I'm 37 weeks pregnant). Then one of the gals said "my doctor say's if you've not gained at least 8lbs something isn't right". She wasn't saying something was wrong with me or LO, she was just being herself making me seem in the wrong. (I don't know if she knows she does this, or does it unintentionally, but she still does it). I laughed and said "well yes, however according to my doctor I've gained 11Lbs". I gave up trying to defend what I was trying to say and just let it go ~ as usual.
So it got me thinking when we got home, how much weight have I gained?
I lost 15lbs right away due to 'morning' sickness. During that time, when I'd only lost 6lbs, I went to the doctor and they weighed me. At the beginning you don't go to the doctors very often so they never weighed me at my lowest. Over and above my pre-pregnancy weight I've only gained 5lbs. So in reality from my lowest weight I've gained 20lbs. As far as my doctor knows I've gained 11Lbs. So I'm right on track. I've gained the 20lbs you are 'supposed' to gain, however I look amazing (so I've been told) as I'm only 5lbs heavier looking. I think I can handle that :)
Well 2.5 weeks left to go!!! Common April, hurry it up would ya?
Preggy or Lazy?
I say Preggy!
Today, a beautiful sunny day, I took Joy and Grace outside to play in the backyard. They wandered around picking up rocks (Joy LOVES rocks), rolling around on the grass (Joy HATES grass), and sliding down the slide. Oh and trying to chase the cat whenever they noticed her. I sat on our gliding chair. It was nice, peaceful and relaxing. I was watching the girls walk back and forth on our rock pathway, when I realized there were weeds growing. So feeling good I got up, and started weeding. I only got about half the weeds pulled before I had 'pulling' in my tummy. So I went back and rested on the glider. How silly! I couldn't even pull 50 weeds! and they are just little ones that come out easily.
So I sat for a bit longer looking over our yard. Raking. It desperately needs to be raked. Our back yard is completely fenced, then around the entire yard (minus the "garden") is a rock section a couple feet wide. In the rocky section is where all the trees are planted. Well due to the trees the rocks need to be raked and cleaned out, the grass needs to be raked to get rid of the dead grass. Oh I was motivated! I wanted to get that place spotless! One issue, I'd have to go all the way up stairs to get the key for the shed (stairs not fun when preggy, or when kids are outside). Then I thought about it a bit more....I couldn't pull 50 weeds, and the motion needed for raking is like vacuuming ~ not so fun at 37weeks pregnant.
So I stayed on the glider and chit chatted with the kids, pointing out airplanes, helicopters and birds. This is the time of year I get motivated for out door chores.... This is also the time in my pregnancy that I can't do most those chores. sigh. I guess I'll have to get Orlund to do them, or do them once my mom arrives to help bring on labor....
Today, a beautiful sunny day, I took Joy and Grace outside to play in the backyard. They wandered around picking up rocks (Joy LOVES rocks), rolling around on the grass (Joy HATES grass), and sliding down the slide. Oh and trying to chase the cat whenever they noticed her. I sat on our gliding chair. It was nice, peaceful and relaxing. I was watching the girls walk back and forth on our rock pathway, when I realized there were weeds growing. So feeling good I got up, and started weeding. I only got about half the weeds pulled before I had 'pulling' in my tummy. So I went back and rested on the glider. How silly! I couldn't even pull 50 weeds! and they are just little ones that come out easily.
So I sat for a bit longer looking over our yard. Raking. It desperately needs to be raked. Our back yard is completely fenced, then around the entire yard (minus the "garden") is a rock section a couple feet wide. In the rocky section is where all the trees are planted. Well due to the trees the rocks need to be raked and cleaned out, the grass needs to be raked to get rid of the dead grass. Oh I was motivated! I wanted to get that place spotless! One issue, I'd have to go all the way up stairs to get the key for the shed (stairs not fun when preggy, or when kids are outside). Then I thought about it a bit more....I couldn't pull 50 weeds, and the motion needed for raking is like vacuuming ~ not so fun at 37weeks pregnant.
So I stayed on the glider and chit chatted with the kids, pointing out airplanes, helicopters and birds. This is the time of year I get motivated for out door chores.... This is also the time in my pregnancy that I can't do most those chores. sigh. I guess I'll have to get Orlund to do them, or do them once my mom arrives to help bring on labor....
Monday, March 22, 2010
To Do
To do..... To do... this list is extensive, but I figure I'll write it out for the world to see. This is all in preparation for baby's arrival...
1) Pick up, wash and set up baby bassinet (hand-me-down from friend).
2) Finish washing baby clothes (just the take home outfit and receiving blankets).
3) Clean out car and install car seat base.
4) Clean out Master bedroom (it's got a bit crazy with laundry piles).
5) Dust entire house (including base boards).
6) Finish emptying office/spare room of items that don't belong (and set up as bedroom for my parents to stay in while helping with baby).
7) Do a general cleaning through the house, vacuuming, window washing, etc etc.
8) Make baby birth announcements (rather hard when don't know gender).
9) Out door work, flower beds etc.
10) Put away, pull out, and organize kids toys.
11) Do more pregnancy photo's.
That doesn't sound like that long of a list. However I'm still working which cuts into cleaning/organizing time. And actually adds to the load. I organized the kids room a few weeks ago however due to the girls playing in there it doesn't look very organized now.
I have another list sitting here in front of me, which has 18 items on it, however it is just a more detailed list of the above 11 items.
I do of course also want to work on Joy's baby book (she's almost two and I only have a few pages done) and to finish off the cross stitch I've been working on for 4 years already for my mom...... My girlfriend is coming over this next weekend so we will get some work done on the scrapbooks but I don't know when I'll do the cross stitch. It's not really something you can do with a toddler running around.
EXCITING NEWS however~
It's only 13 sleeps till My mom is home :)
Which means it's 19 sleeps till Baby's due date :)
Which in turn also means it's 20 sleeps till my 26th Birthday :)
Time is going quickly, but slowly at the same time. I'm shocked when half the day is over (nap time) and I have yet to get out of my PJ's or do any real work. However it feels like an eternity for the week to end. But when we finally reach Saturday (meaning I'm another week closer) it blows my mind!!!
I'm very excited for baby to arrive. I'm also a little afraid. I know how much work a newborn takes and this time I'll be topping it off with a two year old toddler and a 2.5year old daycare girl. I'm looking forward to having energy and flexibility again, however I know that too takes time to return. I just hope my Hubby realizes the extra work too (I think he does) so that I can rely on him for a little extra help (He was awesome when Joy was born so I'm sure he will be this time to).
Well I'd better go book a hospital tour before I forget and we have this baby! lol. (no we don't actually need a tour, however I want to make sure they still provide the things they did last time. And it'll be fun to refresh my memory of labor.).
1) Pick up, wash and set up baby bassinet (hand-me-down from friend).
2) Finish washing baby clothes (just the take home outfit and receiving blankets).
3) Clean out car and install car seat base.
4) Clean out Master bedroom (it's got a bit crazy with laundry piles).
5) Dust entire house (including base boards).
6) Finish emptying office/spare room of items that don't belong (and set up as bedroom for my parents to stay in while helping with baby).
7) Do a general cleaning through the house, vacuuming, window washing, etc etc.
8) Make baby birth announcements (rather hard when don't know gender).
9) Out door work, flower beds etc.
10) Put away, pull out, and organize kids toys.
11) Do more pregnancy photo's.
That doesn't sound like that long of a list. However I'm still working which cuts into cleaning/organizing time. And actually adds to the load. I organized the kids room a few weeks ago however due to the girls playing in there it doesn't look very organized now.
I have another list sitting here in front of me, which has 18 items on it, however it is just a more detailed list of the above 11 items.
I do of course also want to work on Joy's baby book (she's almost two and I only have a few pages done) and to finish off the cross stitch I've been working on for 4 years already for my mom...... My girlfriend is coming over this next weekend so we will get some work done on the scrapbooks but I don't know when I'll do the cross stitch. It's not really something you can do with a toddler running around.
EXCITING NEWS however~
It's only 13 sleeps till My mom is home :)
Which means it's 19 sleeps till Baby's due date :)
Which in turn also means it's 20 sleeps till my 26th Birthday :)
Time is going quickly, but slowly at the same time. I'm shocked when half the day is over (nap time) and I have yet to get out of my PJ's or do any real work. However it feels like an eternity for the week to end. But when we finally reach Saturday (meaning I'm another week closer) it blows my mind!!!
I'm very excited for baby to arrive. I'm also a little afraid. I know how much work a newborn takes and this time I'll be topping it off with a two year old toddler and a 2.5year old daycare girl. I'm looking forward to having energy and flexibility again, however I know that too takes time to return. I just hope my Hubby realizes the extra work too (I think he does) so that I can rely on him for a little extra help (He was awesome when Joy was born so I'm sure he will be this time to).
Well I'd better go book a hospital tour before I forget and we have this baby! lol. (no we don't actually need a tour, however I want to make sure they still provide the things they did last time. And it'll be fun to refresh my memory of labor.).
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
bored.
That's right. I'm bored. I'm tired and I'm bored. Don't hear me wrong, I have LOTS to do, however I'm bored. I'm tired of the same old same old. I guess I'm just ready for this baby to arrive to mix things up a bit!
I feel bad not getting all the things I need to get done done. Like this pile of clean laundry that's sitting across the room from me, just needs to be folded and put away. However I'm bored with it. The sun has been shining lately, which always helps motivate me, but I guess I'm just in a rut right now. I don't feel like I have the energy for anything right now. I hope this is just another 'fun' pregnancy phase I'm going through. I really need to get stuff finished up before babe arrives.
Finish green room (just some boxes to be moved around), clear out/tidy up our bedroom (it's amazing how neglecting it for a short while encourages piles and piles of stuff), then just the basic keep up. Laundry is the one I can't seem to keep up with. It's not hard to do laundry, just VERY time consuming (especially with my washer and dryer). Oh and the fish tank, kitty litter, flower beds......... the list really does just keep going......
Well that's all I really have to write.
God Bless you!
I feel bad not getting all the things I need to get done done. Like this pile of clean laundry that's sitting across the room from me, just needs to be folded and put away. However I'm bored with it. The sun has been shining lately, which always helps motivate me, but I guess I'm just in a rut right now. I don't feel like I have the energy for anything right now. I hope this is just another 'fun' pregnancy phase I'm going through. I really need to get stuff finished up before babe arrives.
Finish green room (just some boxes to be moved around), clear out/tidy up our bedroom (it's amazing how neglecting it for a short while encourages piles and piles of stuff), then just the basic keep up. Laundry is the one I can't seem to keep up with. It's not hard to do laundry, just VERY time consuming (especially with my washer and dryer). Oh and the fish tank, kitty litter, flower beds......... the list really does just keep going......
Well that's all I really have to write.
God Bless you!
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Really?
My wonderful 2.5 week holidays are officially over. sigh. They were great, however Joy got a cold for the first week. I got a cold for the first half of the second week. Then we finished off the last weekend with a big 'bang', Joy vomiting sick. Poor Girl. I felt so helpless. Here my baby girl is getting sick, crying, not eating or drinking and I don't know what to do. This is where mom's come in handy. Some day I'll be the mom that gets the phone call on what to do, but for now I still get to call my mom. However she was away on a trip so not online, and also lives 14hours ahead of us. So I got Orlund to call his mom. Thanks Hazel! Glad we both have our mom's around for us to call :) One tip I'll give, if you make Jello juice (watery Jello that doesn't set) make it from a flavor that wont stain. And if you don't have one of those flavors at home, GO BUY ONE! I think we will be okay as our Grape jello upings were all caught in a bucket or on Dark towels (sorry if TMI).
Joy is better. yippee. Now? My husband is sick. That's right. Sigh. poor guy. With him I know what to do. Leave him alone. Bring water. Drugs? Much easier.
I started work today. Grace is now potty trained. smile. She did very good today with just one small accident while napping (apparently her parents forgot to tell me to put a diaper on at nap time, I thought I'd try it one day and see how it went). I figured working would make my weeks go bye faster. sure. it probably will. however it doesn't make the individual days go faster. sigh. I want everything to go faster, then slow again once baby is here. Oh well. Can't have everything.
Mom's night out is this week. Yipee. Probably my last one before baby arrives. It's at the Keg. A lot of people like the Keg. I'm not that big of a fan. Too pricey. And not honestly that good. But I'm looking forward to the night out with the ladies from Church. It's always nice to get out without the kids.
I think I'm rambling now ;)
God Bless you all!
Joy is better. yippee. Now? My husband is sick. That's right. Sigh. poor guy. With him I know what to do. Leave him alone. Bring water. Drugs? Much easier.
I started work today. Grace is now potty trained. smile. She did very good today with just one small accident while napping (apparently her parents forgot to tell me to put a diaper on at nap time, I thought I'd try it one day and see how it went). I figured working would make my weeks go bye faster. sure. it probably will. however it doesn't make the individual days go faster. sigh. I want everything to go faster, then slow again once baby is here. Oh well. Can't have everything.
Mom's night out is this week. Yipee. Probably my last one before baby arrives. It's at the Keg. A lot of people like the Keg. I'm not that big of a fan. Too pricey. And not honestly that good. But I'm looking forward to the night out with the ladies from Church. It's always nice to get out without the kids.
I think I'm rambling now ;)
God Bless you all!
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