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February 10 Hanging in thereWell, we are still hanging in there. I am currently typing on my eight year old computer (that can't keep up with my typing, so excuse any errors) because our wireless router went out and we can't connect to the internet with out it. My husband is going crazy! Anyway, We are in the middle of potty training madness! Charis was doing so well, and then we had to take her to the other day care on thursday. Despite our instructions, they didn't make her go on the potty or even take a nap...so we are starting potty training from square one again. This time, we went and let her choose some big girl underwear to try underneath her pull ups, thinking maybe she wouldn't like the feel of it against her skin...*sigh*...she doesn't seem to care. It has been going better, but we are missing quite often again. Potty training is exhausting! If anyone has any tips...feel free to share! When not potty training, we are talking and playing with our little man who seems to smile and giggle a little more each day! He is holding his head up while lying on his tummy and even scooting a little (although not in our presence). I cant believe how quickly they are growing!
Anyway, I'll write more when we have our wireless internet back on the laptop and I have a little time! Hope everyone is doing well! January 23 Taking a breakI am afraid I may have to take a break from blogging. I am finding I just don't have the time to write as I used to. I still try to visit your blogs, but even so..my blog"walk" has become a blog "sprint"! I am sure things will get settled down here eventually and I will try to write when I can, but for now...don't be surprised it there is a lot of time between posts.
In the meantime, not to jinx myself but things are going better here (although busy). Alex is starting to sleep through the night; both kids and myself are well; I have some new responsibilities at work; and I have our taxes done already! Yea! Oh! And one more great thing...Kevin and I get a night out this weekend! My company "holiday" party is saturday and my boss bought my ticket! How nice it will be to get a night out!
Anyway, I hope everyone has a great weekend and stay warm! January 14 Sleeping BlessingsI don't know how long it will last, but at the moment, I have to little blessings, sleeping on either side of me. After the last couple months, I never thought this peaceful scene would happen any time soon. :) While things have still been crazy we are hanging in there. Charis and I are getting over our colds and other ailments and all of us are trying to get adjusted to the rush of the day. Getting ourselves and the children ready to go in the morning. Feedings, diaper changes and trips to the potty. Daycare and work, dinner and chores..whew!
The good news from this last week? I have lost all of my baby weight (although that doesn't seem to mean I am back in shape)! Yea! My hemoglobin is the highest it has ever been at 11.9 (this is a huge deal for me. I fought to keep it above eight my entire pregnancy). I am back at work! Who knew going to work would be a good thing. I know I would go crazy at home, alone, with two small children. All you stay at home moms....you are some very special people. The best news of the week? I get to start working regular m-f workweeks! Yea! No more working wekeends while Kevin is at home! I have been waiting for a regular schedule for such a long time!
Anyway, I will write some more later, but I want to snap some pictures of these sweet moments. January 09 Broken MirrorSo, I am begining to wonder when I broke a mirror and brought myself seven years of bad luck. Ever since I got pregnant with Alex, health-wise, things have not been going very well. I am pretty sure I jinxed myself with that last post as well. This weekend Charis got pink-eye, only we didn't know that's what it was because neither of us had seen it before. Charis's eyelids were so swollen we couldn't see much of her eye anyway. Poor girl. I took her to the doctor monday and found out it was pink eye and she also has an ear and sinus infection. Ugh. When it rains, it pours. I too, am sick with strep throat (which I haven't had since I was starting grade school). So much for going back to work this past monday. Actually, with drugs, I am going back to work tomorrow. Yea! More than two months of being at home has finally gotten to me. :)
On the up side, Alex and Kevin are both well. Alex started daycare this week and is apparently getting lots of attention as he is the only baby in the center. The toddlers in his classroom are very curious about him apparently. I suppose it's been good for me too. Even though I have had Charis with me all week, it has given me a bit of a break from the constant physical contact. So far, I haven't had any breakdowns or tears over Alex not being with me.
We haven't really had much time to take any new pictures, but hopefully all of us will get healthy again by next week and we can post some new ones. Already Charis's eyes are looking better and I am getting some of my voice back. I hope everyone is well! Talk to you ladies soon! January 03 Happy New Year!Hello! I know it's been a while since I have posted. I can't believe how quickly time gets away from me these days! It's four in the afternoon and this is the first I have been home today (and I haven't been working all day either)! Anyway, I thought I would let you know how we have been doing. I am thinking a little list is in order for catching up, so here goes:
1. Since christmas, Charis has been talking more and the last two days she has been repeating absolutely everything we say and understanding it for the most part! I about died laughing last night when she repeated the word "funky" (and no, it didn't sound like any bad words). We always knew she understood us, but it's nice to have some reinforcement.
2. Big grins from my little man! Oh my goodness! I keep thinking he is going to giggle as big as he is smiling..but alas...not yet. no problem though. I am enjoying those smiles! I find myself doing whatever I have to for those smiles! He can be pretty stingy with them sometimes.
3. Quality time with the hubby. Working for the university, he had the week off so we got to spend some time together. Charis continued at daycare so we took Alex and ran errands, had lunch...it was nice. I am looking forward to a date night sometime soon.
4. Lots of friends and family! THe last week has been full of family and friends and I have been eating it up! After almost two months of being sick and sore, it has felt so good to be able to get out a little bit and see people. I have to admit to a little cabin fever.
5. Sweet little coo's! I have forgotten how sweet those sounds are. He tends to be more vocal when CHaris is around. I can't believe how much he loves to watch her! He's very good at tracking things he is interested in. Charis really didn't do that much, but then again, these two are pretty different. It's amazing!
6. A change in the furniture arrangement. I know your thinking, "what?!" but after more than a year with the same living room arrangement, it feels good to change it up! We actually have more space this way too! I have so much to decorate with now as well! I just need some time to get to it.
7. A whole week without anyone getting sick and needing to see a doctor! Yea! I can't remember the last time one of us didn't need a doctor for something. I think it was sometime in october or maybe even september.
Ooh! I need to go get Charis (didn't realize it was getting so late)! I will be talking to you all soon. I promise to get by your spaces the first chance I get. December 29 Still HereI just wanted to let you all know I am still here. We have just been super busy with all the family christmas stuff (still going on this weekend). I will make a longer post when I get a chance this week! Hope everyone had a great holiday! December 19 Crying "Uncle"Okay, I am ready to cry "uncle". For a month I have been fighting a respitory infection and the pain from delivery. Alex has RSV and scares the daylights out of us with his coughing fits sometimes. Now...Charis has an ear infection and possibly strep-throat and all right before christmas. Now, I could wallow in my exhaustion and bad run of luck, but...I am choosing not to see it that way. So, in the style of "the Wonderwife" I am going to post some smiles instead and think about all the pleasant things going on right now.
1. All of our christmas shopping is done and presents are wrapped! Yea! I had to do it all online this year as I couldn't leave the house, but so far it has seemed to work out alright. Don't know that I would do it again though. I like to see what I am getting. Glad to have it done though!
2. Smiles from my beautiful boy. I have gotten a smile or two from my little man that have brightened my whole day! Makes those multiple night-time feedings and day time coughing fits worth while. In addition, he is improving a little each day! There is still lots of coughing and congestion, but he is eating better and is definitely happier.
3. Beautiful sunshine and warmer temperatures! The snow and ice is pretty, but since I have had to go out every day this week, the sunshine and melting has been great! Of course, there is more snow in the forecast for this weekend...looks like a white christmas! As a side note, they don't plow our roads, so they have been ice since the beginning of december. Well, still are, but at least the ice isn't as thick!
4.Charis's excitement in decorating the tree with her dad. This is the first year she has gotten to help us and she loved it! She put all the bulbs together and had to inspect all the lights. She also loves to look out the window at all the other christmas lights in the neighborhood.
5. Our neighbor shoveling our sidewalks. We rarely see our neighbor, but he has been clearing our sidewalk each time it snows which as been wonderful since we have all been sick and Kevin hasn't been able to get out there and get it done himself. I am sending some cookies and a hot cherry crisp their way as soon as I can get them made!
6. Tons of free clothes from our friends. Alex now has more clothes than he can possibly wear for the next few months. Our friends gave us their sons's clothes from 0-6 months, half of which have never been worn! How wonderful to know we don't have to go buy a bunch of new clothes that he will outgrow in no time at all! And they are so nice and warm.
7. Cuddles from my girl. Charis is so often off and running that I rarely get to sit and cuddle with her. However, the only upside of her feeling so poorly, is she longs to be comforted by her mommy. I am more than happy to oblige. She sat in my lap and laid her head on my shoulder for the longest time last night and this morning. Oh how I enjoyed that!
8. Finally, baths. My wonderful husband has been taking both kids each night so I can spend some "me" time in the bathtub without interruptions. How I love to light some candles and take a book to read. So relaxing after being on the go all day long. Aaah.
I am sure there will be many, many more smiles to come this week, but for now...i have to go. Happy Holidays! December 17 Thank YouThank you all for your advice! I think we are still stuggling to find a balance, but a lot of it is Charis. She has started getting into things she has known for a long time are off limits, and then getting upset when we tell her to leave them alone. She gets this adorable pouty lip and cries. I just want to hold her and soothe her, but sometimes we just can't or she'll learn that's how to get attention. We are trying to give her more positive reinforcement when she is being good and reminding her how much we love her. When I get a chance I will post some new pictures of her decorating the christmas tree for the first time (she lined up 7 bulbs one right next tot he other on the tree).
We spent yet another morning at the doctor's office and hospital. It turns out Alex has RSV and that's why his cough is so bad and won't go away. The good news is he hasn't had any complications so far, however, we have been told to keep visitor's to an absolute minimum to reduce the risk of new viruses or bacterias being introduced. That's hard to do around the holidays, but we'll do what we have to do. Poor little guy. We've had such a time making sure he's always breathing. He was so good today while all the medical staff poked him and prodded him. I even got my first smile today! No, not a gassy smile, but a real smile-looking right at me. Made me feel so good!
I can't believe how quickly they grow! We watched a video of Charis at christmas last year and I just can't believe that was only a year ago! It was adorable to see Charis watching herself though. I am not sure she realizes that she is watching herself but that's okay. Kevin recorded her playing with the Wii remote and played that back too, which she thought was funny. I can't wait to see her open presents this year! Last year she kept trying to rewrap them and would get upset when we would tear the paper! I had forgotten how adorable it was!
Anyway, I think that's about all for now. Everyone have a great week! December 14 Sorry!Good morning! I am sorry I have been absent this last week and I don't even have any new pictures to post! Once again, We have been sick. I have an upper respitory infection for which they finally gave me some antibiotics (yea) but poor Alex is so congested it's hard for him to eat and sleep! The doctor says he looks alright for now and we are giving him lots of saline drops to help clear him out, but I know he doesn't feel good. He doesn't make much noise when he cries anymore. I am afraid to have him too far from me for fear he'll stop breathing and I won't know. So, in three weeks, we haven't left the house except for doctor's appointments. On the up side, at his three week check-up we learned he has grown an inch and half and put on 1 1/2 pounds already, exceeding the weight they wanted him to gain! Charis was/is always at the bottom of the charts when it comes to weight, but she has always been tall too. We'll see what happens with him.
I got all my christmas shopping done online this year. I hate doing that, but being sick...didn't have any choice. Now I am just hoping everything arrives in time and turns out to be what I think I ordered. Anyway, I will work on getting some more pictures as soon as we are feeling better. I hope everyone is doing well! December 09 AdviceOkay ladies. I need some advice. Anyone have any ideas how to handle older children around babies? Charis is a great older sister, but she is so active she doesn't see Alex sometimes. We can't do tummy time when she's around because she will plow right over him! We try to play with her and encourage her as much as we can, but I know she is hearing a lot more 'no's' than she is used to right now and I don't want her resenting her brother.
I also wondered if anyone had any ideas on how to continue breastfeeding when you go back to work? I don't want to have to switch to fomula at only six weeks, but there is no place at work for me to pump and I can't go back only part time. Anyway, if anyone has any ideas, I would really appreciate it. Thanks!
Otherwise, we have been staying busy here. I had both kids by myself on friday....crazy, but we managed. I have been trying to get my house back in order while adjusting to having a newborn around. I forgot how often they eat! I sometimes feel like all I do is feed my kids, change their diapers, and try to get something done while they are sleeping! Oh well. We are having a good time. We woke up thursday to a winter wonderland. We have been getting snow, sleet since then although mostly in small doses. It's pretty to look at, but makes me glad I don't have anywhere I have to go! Kevin's been great about going to the store for me and getting all the stuff we need. Thank goodness for a wonderful husband!
I hope to have some new pictures to post soon. I have them on my camera but haven't gotten them downloaded yet. I hope everyone is having a great week! December 05 2 WeeksI can't believe it's been two weeks since Alex was born! Today was our first day alone together as Charis is back at daycare and Kevin went back to work. So far...lots of sleep. There are a million and one things I would love to get done, but for now..sleep has been the most important. He was doing so well only getting up a couple times a night, but last night it was every two hours all day and all night. I guess he is a growing boy! We took him to the doctor on monday to check on his cold (yes, he caught my cold, the poor thing) and he is already over nine pounds. He is definitely awake more now and taking it all in. Charis is getting adjusted and has finally decided she wants to hold him a couple times a night. She loves to tickle him and bring him blankets when she thinks he is cold. She "helps" us change his diaper and put him to bed too. There is a little jealousy from time to time, especially when Kevin is holding him, but we manage. All in all, I think she is handling it rather well! I did post some more pictures. They aren't the greatest but we'll work on it.
Other than getting adjusted, not much going on here. Just trying to get over this cold (yes, it's still hanging around) and get mobile again. I am beginning to feel like I may never recover, but I know this will pass. It's just a matter of time. :) I hope everyone is doing well and I will try to get by and check your blogs. I am terribly behind! Have a great week! November 27 HE'S HERE!!!!We made it! Alexander Ashton Marquette was born November 21, 2007 at 12:25 am weighing in at 8 lbs 6 ozs! Little did I know when I posted on tuesday that we would be speeding (and I mean that literally) to the hospital within a few hours. Of course my son would have to stir up a little drama before making his entrance. :)
As you know, I have been having contractions for quite some time but every time they send me home from the hospital and tell me to wait for some stronger contractions. As it turns out, there are no stronger contractions, only pushing. I spent the entire evening at home trying to stay comfortable through yet another round of contractions, wondering if they were going to stop or keep going this time. At about ten pm my water broke. That was a bit scary. Kevin got Charis up and put her in the car, grabbed our bags, and we were off! Of course, my procrastinator of a hubby hadn't put any gas in the car so we were running on empty! The contractions were almost on top of eachother at this point so Kevin was speeding down the interstate which, in hindsight, may have been a good thing. Once back in town we hit every single stoplight red! Of course, the hospital is on the other side of town! Anyway, when we got there I was already fully dialated and wanting to push! No time for pain meds or to mentally prepare myself. After several pushes is became apparent that he was going to be bigger than predicted. He did make it after forty-five minutes of pushing and lots of tearing.
After meeting him and getting to hold him for the first time, I was time for my drama! Apparently that was quite a strain on my body because every time they got me up to use the restroom, I passed out. Not even smelling salts kept me from it! Needless to say, I have been in bed for a week, although most of it has been at home, thank goodness. I caught a nasty cold in the hospital but it looks like Alex is fighting it for now. Just a few coughs here and there. With family gone and Kevin at home with us, we are trying to get settled into a routine. Alex is starting to sleep more at night so Kevin is catching up on sleep finally. My sweet husband has been staying up most of the night taking care of everything but feeding our little guy and then sleeping during the day when my mom was here to help me. How wonderful it was to be able to get some sleep myself.
Anyway, I am rambling but I will post again soon! Thanks for all the encouragment!
November 20 So close!!I am so close to having this baby! I had my appointment today which showed a very happy, healthy baby boy who is estimated to be about eight pounds (same as Charis was). Apparently all these contractions haven't been for naught although it's been a slow process. I am now dialated to four centimeters and he is at a zero station and totally engaged (FINALLY)!! My midwife "stripped my membranes" which, if it works, should get labor going within 24 to 48 hours. Anyone ever heard of that before? I never had. It's not the most pleasant "procedure" but it was quick and I'll try anything at this point. If this doesn't work, she is trying to get an induction set up for saturday (just breaking my water). I am having the contractions so it's just a matter of getting things moving a little faster. Yea! If you can't tell....I am so ready to have this kid. My stress level lately has been an eleven (that's a 1-10 scale) with work calling me constantly wanting more paperwork all the sudden, in-laws trying to figure out how they are going to get around my evil, no one sees the new baby until Charis has some time with him dictate, dealing with my family who don't want to come up for thanksgiving since Alex isn't here yet, and a 2 year old who is still having some constipation troubles still. Poor girl. Anyway, the waiting is killing me but soon! At least I know by this time next week I will be able to hold my son in my arms!
November 14 Still PregnantHello! Thank you all so much for your support, however...I am STILL pregnant. Not for a lack of trying, but he just doesn't want to help things along! If I would have known this I wouldn't have stressed the last couple of months! Geeze. :) Anyway, I have been a little self-absorbed, not wanting to talk to anyone. I guess throwing myself a little pitty-party, but have decided to get myself out of that funk! I had my appointment on monday afternoon and so far he still seems to be doing well so they are going to let me go another week. If he hasn't made his appearance by tuesday then I have to go in for a non-stress test, ultrasound, and another appointment to see what we need to do from there. I got the impression she might think he is too big and that's why I keep having all these contractions with no progress. Couldn't get her to say it though. We'll see. I had hoped to meet my little one before thanksgiving but that may not come to be. Again, we'll see.
In the meantime, I am enjoying as much time as I can with my incredible husband and beautiful daughter how have kept me laughing recently. Charis has been talking for some time, but we have had a hard time understanding her, but suddenly she has gotten a lot clearer and is talking, constantly! Every once in a while we will turn on the Little Einsteins for her so we can get in a shower or something. Recently she started singing the theme song, including the countdown. She is also doing a little backseat driving. I am hoping to catch it on video one of these days so I can share. It's hilarious since Kevin is always driving! Best of all are the "pease" and "thank you's" and "i wuv you" when she blows us a kiss!
Now this next part is a little disgusting but I have to share my amazement at my daughter. Last week we took her to the doctor because she kept screaming in pain and hadn't had a bowel movement in a couple of days. Both of which were unusual. They checked her out and didn't really find anything but she did scream for them so the doctors could see what we were talking about. They poked her in places no one should be poked and esentially strapped a cup to her to collect a urine sample. Then they sent her to the lab for an x-ray of her abdomen and stuck her with a needle to test a whole bunch of blood. Did she cry? Oh heck yeah! I felt so bad for her! First of all, she was incredibly fascinated with the blood they were collecting in the little vial (don't know why), but when they were done they offered her a sticker and she immediately quieted down and said, "thank you" clear as day! Even after all the painful stuff they did to her, she still said thank you! I was so proud of her. Since then we have learned she was severly constipated and have had to use suppositories and an enema to get it all out. Yuck! She seems to be doing better though so I can't complain, but I do not want a repeat of this episode! Poor girl. It's so hard to sit there rubbing her back while she screams in pain, looking so confused. I felt like my heart was breaking!
Today, I am resting as much as possible. Haven't been getting much actual sleep but I am trying to substitute with naps when I get a break. My house feels like it is going to blow away with the wind which kind of makes any walk I thought about, out of the question. It's been a little cool, but just about right for a walk in the middle of the day although I haven't taken too many since I am here by myself. I am thinking about getting some baking done when I have the energy and maybe some casseroles to freeze (although, I have never been particularly good at casseroles). SHould have done all that a long time ago. :)
Well, I am going to go for now, but I wanted to let you all know that unfortunately I am still el prego but am hoping to have some pictures to post of our little one soon! November 06 This Week...In the last week:
I have had two doctor's appointments and been to the hospital twice...but no baby.
I have had contractions starting at 15 minutes apart and working their way up to 3 minutes apart...but no baby.
I have been given morphine twice to help me rest and hated every second of it...and still...no baby.
So, we are playing the waiting game. Since saturday I have been having contractions five minutes apart. I can't eat or sleep or think straight but esentially, they tell me, there is nothing they can do. Well, except give me more morphine (this is NOT an option for me. Ugh!). Apparently, while labor is progressing slowly and his head it right there, he isn't "engaged" so they refuse to break my water to help move things along. Something about the possibility of the cord coming down first. I am not working. I am tired and probably more than a little grumpy and praying this kid decides to get down to business soon! We have everything ready to go! Bags are packed, the house is clean, we have baby sitters lined up, and work is caught up for both of us (well as much as it's going to anyway)!
Anywway, I have been a little too tired and distracted to write much, but I wanted to let you know there is no baby yet. We are hoping and praying to have some happy news by the end of the week though! October 30 Quality Control and the Pumpkin PatchHello! I hope everyone is doing well! This post won't be long as I have to go to work shortly, but I thought I would let y'all know I am still hanging around. We had a fun weekend, getting Alex's room all ready to go and making a trip to a huge pumpkin patch!
Charis supervised the construction of the crib and changing table in Alex's room, even making sure those screws were in there nice and tight (don't worry, we locked the power screwdriver so she wouldn't hurt herself). So far, she just peeks in there, curious, but hasn't been pulling things out or trying to climb into the crib as I thought she might. I think she is going to be a great big sister!
Sunday we went to the pumpkin patch with some friends and their little one. Oh my goodness! I have never been to a pumpkin patch this big! Lots to do and a ton of pumpkins to choose from! Charis had a wonderful time feeding the goats and watching the pigs race. Then she had to check out all of the pumpkins daddy and I would let her before choosing one to take home and carve. She loved watching the huge tires on the tractor during the hayrack ride too! All in all, it was a full day! We didn't even make it back to the main road beforfe she was asleep in the car! Admittedly, I wanted a nap too but no such luck. Our friends came over to carve some pumpkins and chat for a while afterwards which was nice. We haven't really gotten out to see anyone lately!
Anyway, I have to go to work but I will talk to y'all later! October 26 Pet Flies and Black CatsHello! I have been meaning to make a post all week but have run out of energy, so here I am at 3:30 a.m.....making a post. :) Well, with three weeks to go we have got Alex's crib put together and I have his clothes/blankets washed. Now we need to get that mattress so we can put his bedding on and bring the rocking chair into his room. There are still some other things to be done, but they can wait if need be. I am just a little relieved to have some of it done so I don't have to worry so much!
Charis has been keeping us greatly entertained with her imitations of everything we say and/or do. In fact, she has been sitting next to me, sticking out her tummy so she looks just like me. It's been really cute. Kevin's been trying to teach her to say "trick or treat" but she just looks at him like he is crazy. If she has something in her hand, she will give it to him, though I think it might be to keep him quiet. I think we are going to make her a cat for halloween. I can find some ears and a tail and hopefully a little face paint to make a nose and some whiskers...and walla! She loves to "meow" and pretend she is a kitty and have definitely not had any luck finding a costume...so...I am hoping to pull it together!
I would also like to take a moment to ask for your prayers in the fight against those wilfdfires in southern california. I know a couple of people here in blogland that are hoping to remain in their homes and staying indoors due to all the smoke and ash. I also have some friends in san diego who are dealing with the same thing. Meg has been sent home from work most of the week as the city is requesting everyone to conserve as much energy as possible to prevent blackouts. I guess it is pretty warm there still and there is so much smoke and ash in the air, businesses need the air conditioning units to filter it! Jason is in the military and has been working some longer hours in associating with the air units that have been sent to combat the flames from the skies. All in all I have been praying for the continued abatement of those infamous santa ana winds and better weather in which to contain those fires.
I would love to sit and write some more, but I really need to try to get back to sleep. Having a hard time keeping my thoughts together! I will be talking to y'all soon! October 18 Four WeeksWow! Only four weeks left! Well, we'll see. I had my doctor's appointment today and he has already "dropped" and the contractions are starting to make some changes. No dialation so far, thanks goodness! I am still having lots of trouble with my iron though, so I got a new iron pill today that will hopefully bring it up where it needs to be well before Alex makes his debut!
We finally finished painting Alex's room so we can start putting together all his furniture and getting everything prepared. I think the room as whole is going to be a work in progress for a while, but that's alright. At least I feel like it could be done if we were to leave it as it is now. Charis has been curious about the room, but has pretty much stayed out of there. We'll see what happens when we get the furniture put in there.
Anyway, I hope everyone is doing well and I willl talk to y'all soon! October 12 LongingToday I find myself longing for the comforts of my childhood. Cuddling on the couch wrapped in a warm afghan, watching the fire in the fireplace. The wonderful scents of my great-grandpa's homemade vegetable soup (that my dad has gotten down pat)....and my wonderful family to share stories with. I guess not having been home for over four months is catching up with me.
Anyway, I did some painting yesterday and we are almost there. Kevin says he will finish it up tomorrow and then we can get everything put together. I have to admit I am relieved. I have been having more contractions since dinner last night and didn't get much sleep last night. They were getting stronger for a while, but seemed to have leveled off for now. We are completely unprepared at this point, but I have been doing everything in my power to keep this little one "incubating" for a little longer, so if despite all that, he wants to make an appearance....I may as well just go with it. Of course, if he is anything like his sister, he'll get me to the point of calling the hospital before deciding he could wait another couple weeks. Ugh. For now, I am exhausted and thinking I will try to get some rest this afternoon. I hope everyone is doing well! October 09 Finally!Finally! I am working shorter hours! Technically it hasn't been approved my corporate HR, but our in-house HR manager said go for it, so I am! I got home yesterday and slept until the hubby and daughter came home! Boy, did I need it! Of course, no one at work is very happy about it as it makes their job more difficult. I am not there to take calls which means they have to and aren't able to work on their reports as much as they would like. Of course, I don't even want to hear it as I work half the time, take calls while I am there, and still complete all of my reports on time. I just condense my 40-45 hours work week into roughly 25 hours. I don't think it helps they seem to think I am some sort of hippie since I am using a midwife rather than a doctor. That kind of ignorance makes me a little angry but at the same time....it's kind of amusing to watch them come up with explanations as to why it's my midwife's fault I keep having complications. Anyway, I did the full-fledged Dr thing last time and wasn't so impressed, so...here I am.
 I wanted to take a moment to recognize my wonderful husband for all of his patience and hard work, especially the last few months when my activities have been limited. On a typical day, he gets up and takes a shower before Charis gets up. He gets her fed and dressed and then off to daycare. After that is a full day of work at the university. After work, he picks up Charis and brings her home, where he helps me make dinner (sometimes he makes it by himself) and clean up. He entertains Charis, changes her diapers when she refuses to go on the potty, gets her ready for bed, and pretty much does it all. He then finds some time for himself to check his websites or watch a tv show before coming to bed and starting all over again. Not once has he complained to me or balked when I have asked him to do something else (like helping me paint or go to the grocery store). I am more appreciative than I can ever show him.
Okay, all you moms who recently had babies or who are pregnant now...how did you handle that nesting instinct? I have felt the pull at other points throughout my pregnancy and with Charis, but it wasn't a conscious thing. I would just start cleaning or baking and couldn't stop. However, the last couple of days, all I can think about is getting everything done before the baby comes. I mean, I feel like it all absolutely has to be done now! I feel like I have to finish painting, putting the crib together, washing his clothes, picking out an outfit for the hospital, wiping everything down, stocking up on diapers, getting the bag ready for the hospital...you get the idea. I have never felt so strongly about it! I can't do it all, so I think it's making me crazier! Anyone have any thoughts?!
Anyway, I need to go for now. I will talk to you all later! Everyone take care! |
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