I received a text this morning from my visiting teaching companion and she wanted me to guess what she did this morning. She is due Oct. 6th (a day after me and we see the same Dr's) so it's been fun going through the whole experience with someone. Anyways, I text her back thinking she got her Group B Strep Test because it's about that time in our pregnancy. She text back with "No, had a baby!" What?!? A baby...when, where, how?!?
She got up to go to the restroom last night and then got back into bed, when all of the sudden she felt a kick and then a ton of fluid. She said she gushed gallons, lol. Needless to say, they got to the hospital just in time for her to get an a spinal and get prepped for her c-section. The baby was breech and when little Alena kicked it broke Katie's water. Alena is in the Nicu because she was several weeks early, but so far is doing well. I am going to go visit Katie tomorrow and bring her some baby supplies because they didn't have a hospital bag packed. This brings me to my reality check...I need to pack my bags just in case.
Mom and I went to the hospital class last week (Josh had to work) and they reiterated that babies come on their own time and with their own agendas, so it is best to be prepared ahead of time. I know this...but have been putting things off still...after the news this morning I am more inclined to get everything done and ready.
I also found out today that my cousin Randie is expecting her second in February! I sure hope it's a girl so that Addelynn has a little cousin to grow up with! I loved having cousins my age growing up, especially of the same gender!
On another note, Josh had a dream a few nights ago that I had a quick and successful delivery...which made my day. We will have to see how accurate his predictions were! I sure hope I can get away with just pain meds and no epidural, but we will have to see how much pain I can actually tolerate. The thought of being paralized for a while and having a catheter is not sitting well with me. I also want to be able to get up and move around and not be conf ined to a bed. I hope all my years of martial arts training will come in handy with the mental part of delivery!
I can't believe that in a week I will be 25 and a few weeks after that have my little baby girl! It is so fun to think that in a month I will be a mommy. I sure hope that I will be a good one and rear her up in love and righteousness. It is a little intimidating to think that you are responsible for the upbringing and well being of another human being and you will be judged in the end on how well you do it. I'm sure we will make mistakes, but it will be wonderful to have Josh to go through the experience with. I don't think I could have asked for a better companion to go through this journey with. When I am stressed and crazy...he cracks jokes and lightens up the mood. We are definately opposites in a lot of things, but it works out well for us.
Well, I have a Dr. appt tomorrow. It shouldn't be too exciting, unless for some reason they decide to check me and I'm dialating or something exciting! I doubt it...I think I will probably be the one who goes a few days over!!! I am actually enjoying the last few weeks with Josh, family, and friends before the baby frenzy begins. People tell me life is never quite the same once a baby comes, so I am taking advantage of the last little moments with Josh and everyone else I care about. I get to see my girls on Friday for Lorain's birthday...so that should be really fun!
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Who Knew???
Who knew finding a pediatrician would be so difficult. There are so many things to consider. How is their demeanor with children (we better hope it's good or they're in the wrong profession, lol), do they do hospital visits, do they draw blood in office or do you have to go to a lab, what are their hours, do they have after hours? Geesh...I wish a pediatrician would just fall into my lap. If anyone has a pediatrician that they just love...please send the recommendation my way.
My Dr.'s can't predict for sure, but still tell me my cervix is shorter than normal which means once this baby is ready to come...she's gonna come...early even! This means that I have just a few short weeks to get everything hashed out and in order for her arrival.
My baby shower is this weekend and I just can't wait! I feel like my beautiful baby girl has been a long time in the waiting and I can't wait to get everything set up for her and of course meet her! I know a lot of people are just as excited as I am and I'm so glad to be able to spend a day with them and celebrate! I thought for sure with my four previous miscarriages that I would read every book, dwell on every single aspect of my pregnancy, want to buy everything in sight because nothing is too good for my baby, but to my surprise I have been quite the opposite. I just started reading my pregnancy book the other day to see what to expect for labor and breastfeeding (since I haven't taken a class on it) but that is about all. Alot of the nursery is Craigslist furnished and I have bought maybe 2 outfits for her and they were on clearance! I have just been in awe over this pregnancy and realized that over analyzing and dwelling like I did with my other pregnancies, does no good for me or those around me! I am glad that I am relaxed when it really counts. The only thing I am a little anxious about is breastfeeding...hints me deciding to pull out my book.
As of right now too, I have decided to try a natural birth and if it gets too much to handle, then I will request other means. I just want to try it and see if i can do it...after all women were doing it for years without epidurals. I will definitely request the pain meds, but the thought of being paralyzed from the waist down doesn't seem too comforting to me. We shall see! My mom had all of us natural and a few of my friends have done it too and say it's no big deal. I'm hoping for a super quick, painless delivery...is that too much to ask???
My Dr.'s can't predict for sure, but still tell me my cervix is shorter than normal which means once this baby is ready to come...she's gonna come...early even! This means that I have just a few short weeks to get everything hashed out and in order for her arrival.
My baby shower is this weekend and I just can't wait! I feel like my beautiful baby girl has been a long time in the waiting and I can't wait to get everything set up for her and of course meet her! I know a lot of people are just as excited as I am and I'm so glad to be able to spend a day with them and celebrate! I thought for sure with my four previous miscarriages that I would read every book, dwell on every single aspect of my pregnancy, want to buy everything in sight because nothing is too good for my baby, but to my surprise I have been quite the opposite. I just started reading my pregnancy book the other day to see what to expect for labor and breastfeeding (since I haven't taken a class on it) but that is about all. Alot of the nursery is Craigslist furnished and I have bought maybe 2 outfits for her and they were on clearance! I have just been in awe over this pregnancy and realized that over analyzing and dwelling like I did with my other pregnancies, does no good for me or those around me! I am glad that I am relaxed when it really counts. The only thing I am a little anxious about is breastfeeding...hints me deciding to pull out my book.
As of right now too, I have decided to try a natural birth and if it gets too much to handle, then I will request other means. I just want to try it and see if i can do it...after all women were doing it for years without epidurals. I will definitely request the pain meds, but the thought of being paralyzed from the waist down doesn't seem too comforting to me. We shall see! My mom had all of us natural and a few of my friends have done it too and say it's no big deal. I'm hoping for a super quick, painless delivery...is that too much to ask???
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Oh the Cravings!
So Josh and I woke up this morning at around 8am and ate breakfast (he had court at nine) or normally he would be up around 11 or noon. We ate and then I was exhausted and went back to sleep, lol. See I need work to keep me motivated!!! Josh came home and joined me for some wholesome napping and we finally woke up around 1pm. I know, I know...the day is almost a waste but sleep is so good!
I was hungry and decided to make some lunch. I got downstairs and started thinking about what sounded good and the next thing you know I have all the goods out to make some yummy chocolate chip cookies. How does a nutritious lunch turn into two hours of cookie making you ask??? I have been craving them!!!! I picked out a random recipe and got to work. Josh helped me stir because everyone knows that is the worst part. In the end, I have way too many cookies to possibly know what to do with and I never did eat lunch. I personally like crunchy cookies that dissolve ever so wonderfully in a cold glass of milk...I pretty much had to overcook this recipe to get that result. I am not too much of a gooey cookie person, so I was a tad disappointed but alas I will have a splendid time eating these delightful treats for the next several days. If anyone is hungry, bored, or both feel free to come join me in my indulgences.
I have still yet to be called for a sub job, but I have had a few people respond to my tutoring ad, so hopefully that brings some money here and there. Josh is a little weary of me going to random houses because he thinks like a cop and knows someone is out trying to reek evil on poor teachers trying to make an extra buck tutoring, but I promised him I would be careful of my choices and even suggested I could meet my students in a public place. He's funny...but if it hadn't happened before to someone out there, I'm sure he wouldn't be so paranoid. Did I mention that I HATE money and especially the lack of having it. I am still searching for that magic seed that will someday sprout me an abundance of fresh, delicious, money fruit.
I have also come to the conclusion that I need to find someone who I can pay to eat with each night. Josh is not here for dinner 4 nights a week and I definitely hate the thought of cooking only for myself. I miss my old neighbors who would take me in during times such as these. I would just bring something to add to the dinner and we would sit down like a real family and eat, lol. Oh woe is me! Looks like the dinner menu tonight calls for some yummy chocolate chip cookies!
I was hungry and decided to make some lunch. I got downstairs and started thinking about what sounded good and the next thing you know I have all the goods out to make some yummy chocolate chip cookies. How does a nutritious lunch turn into two hours of cookie making you ask??? I have been craving them!!!! I picked out a random recipe and got to work. Josh helped me stir because everyone knows that is the worst part. In the end, I have way too many cookies to possibly know what to do with and I never did eat lunch. I personally like crunchy cookies that dissolve ever so wonderfully in a cold glass of milk...I pretty much had to overcook this recipe to get that result. I am not too much of a gooey cookie person, so I was a tad disappointed but alas I will have a splendid time eating these delightful treats for the next several days. If anyone is hungry, bored, or both feel free to come join me in my indulgences.
I have still yet to be called for a sub job, but I have had a few people respond to my tutoring ad, so hopefully that brings some money here and there. Josh is a little weary of me going to random houses because he thinks like a cop and knows someone is out trying to reek evil on poor teachers trying to make an extra buck tutoring, but I promised him I would be careful of my choices and even suggested I could meet my students in a public place. He's funny...but if it hadn't happened before to someone out there, I'm sure he wouldn't be so paranoid. Did I mention that I HATE money and especially the lack of having it. I am still searching for that magic seed that will someday sprout me an abundance of fresh, delicious, money fruit.
I have also come to the conclusion that I need to find someone who I can pay to eat with each night. Josh is not here for dinner 4 nights a week and I definitely hate the thought of cooking only for myself. I miss my old neighbors who would take me in during times such as these. I would just bring something to add to the dinner and we would sit down like a real family and eat, lol. Oh woe is me! Looks like the dinner menu tonight calls for some yummy chocolate chip cookies!
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Happenings
Thought I would post to catch up a bit. Vegas was fun, just really short. My cousin Randie looked beautiful in her wedding dress and the food was oh so yummy. One thing about weddings...there is normally great food involved!
School started last week which is a bit surreal. I miss not having my classroom, being busy all the time, and having an impact on children. I visited Tabby at school on Tuesday and also brought my shower invites to handout. We had lunch and it was fun seeing her classroom and catching up. I met with Bill, my old principal and we went over my AIMS scores from this past year. Although there were areas where I thought my kids could have done better, overall I'm really happy. I had 25 students and all of them met or exceeded in Reading and Writing. I had one student approach, and one fall fall below in Math, but considering how some of my students started the year, that is wonderful! I had the best results in Math, with 16 out of my 25 students exceeding. I was pretty nervous because I missed the last month before AIMS because of bed rest and had other people doing review and such for me. All worked out well though and it was nice to see that I contributed a little. :)
The nursery is almost done. I just have a few more things I have to hang on the wall and a glider and ottoman is definitely a must. It is pretty darn cute though. Josh did a great job, my little handy man! Tabby helped me organize my two clutter bedrooms yesterday...she is great and loves to help me throw out unneeded junk! I am kind of a pack rat and it is nice to have someone help you let go of things you no longer need! I miss working with Tabby, but am so thankful that our friendship has carried on outside of work. I think Josh enjoys hanging out with her too, especially since they recite random dumb movies (lol) together and she plays Wii with him which his over pregnant wife hasn't been too into lately. Love ya Tab!
I'm 31 weeks pregnant today and can't believe that I'm on the homestretch! It has been such an amazing blessing to be pregnant and I am so grateful for a loving Heavenly Father that has entrusted Josh and I with this beautiful baby to love and help to grow. He truly does know our hearts and is faithful even when we are lacking faith. I find myself continually thanking my Father in Heaven for the blessings in my life and I hope that there are many more to come!
School started last week which is a bit surreal. I miss not having my classroom, being busy all the time, and having an impact on children. I visited Tabby at school on Tuesday and also brought my shower invites to handout. We had lunch and it was fun seeing her classroom and catching up. I met with Bill, my old principal and we went over my AIMS scores from this past year. Although there were areas where I thought my kids could have done better, overall I'm really happy. I had 25 students and all of them met or exceeded in Reading and Writing. I had one student approach, and one fall fall below in Math, but considering how some of my students started the year, that is wonderful! I had the best results in Math, with 16 out of my 25 students exceeding. I was pretty nervous because I missed the last month before AIMS because of bed rest and had other people doing review and such for me. All worked out well though and it was nice to see that I contributed a little. :)
The nursery is almost done. I just have a few more things I have to hang on the wall and a glider and ottoman is definitely a must. It is pretty darn cute though. Josh did a great job, my little handy man! Tabby helped me organize my two clutter bedrooms yesterday...she is great and loves to help me throw out unneeded junk! I am kind of a pack rat and it is nice to have someone help you let go of things you no longer need! I miss working with Tabby, but am so thankful that our friendship has carried on outside of work. I think Josh enjoys hanging out with her too, especially since they recite random dumb movies (lol) together and she plays Wii with him which his over pregnant wife hasn't been too into lately. Love ya Tab!
I'm 31 weeks pregnant today and can't believe that I'm on the homestretch! It has been such an amazing blessing to be pregnant and I am so grateful for a loving Heavenly Father that has entrusted Josh and I with this beautiful baby to love and help to grow. He truly does know our hearts and is faithful even when we are lacking faith. I find myself continually thanking my Father in Heaven for the blessings in my life and I hope that there are many more to come!
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