My poor baby girl has the sniffles. Yesterday I worked and she wouldn't eat for Jon at all. He had to bring her into my work and have me feed her. Quite a difference from after she got her tongue cut and could nurse for the first time. She is quite the fighter and has much kick to her.
Oh, I bought a sewing machine last weekend. My pre-Christmas present to myself (one of my wedding clients bought the rights to their images). I haven't had a huge amount of time to sew but I have gotten a chance to make booties for Adelaide and a pillow case. The pillow case was my practice run/reminding myself how to sew since it has been several years since I have sewed. I will try and get some pics of the projects up on my blog here sometime.
Monday, November 14, 2011
Tuesday, November 01, 2011
1st true giggle
Adelaide's first true laugh was at Scooter popping bubbles. It was super funny. I cant wait for more giggles and laughs.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Grandpa
Dear Grandpa Werner Herman Aarons,
Today is the day that we lye your body down to rest. A body is of this world. We mourn your passing but we celebrate your life and the new life you have with Jesus. Your spirit has gone to rest for eternity with God.
You will forever hold a very special spot in my heart. I will never forget what a good man of God you were, serving your family and the community around you.
Love you with all my heart, your first granddaughter,
Carrie (Anderson) Totushek
Werner H Aarons, 87, of rural Sleepy Eye, MN died on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at Gil-Mor Manor Nursing Home in Morgan, MN. Visitation will be at Sturm Funeral Home - Sleepy Eye, MN on Friday from 4 to 8 PM and at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church on Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 AM. Service will be held at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Evan, MN on Saturday, September 24, 2011 at 10:30 AM. The Clergy will be Rev. Rebecca Krogstad Interment Brookville-Dannebod Cemetery, rural Cobden, MN. Military rites by the Sleepy Eye Honor Guard. Arrangements are with the Sturm Funeral Home in Sleepy Eye, MN.
Werner H. Aarons was born on May 5, 1924 in Albert Lea, MN the son of Simon & Agnes (Bjerre) Aarons. He grew up and attended school in Albert Lea. He moved with his family to the Morgan area and in 1943 entered the US Navy where he served until he was honorably discharged in 1946. Werner worked for Clements Lumber for a short time. He began farming in the area and married Arlene Jensen on October 1, 1955 at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in Evan. They moved to Fairfax in 1960 and later to the Bird Island area in 1964. After farming for 50 years the couple moved back to rural Sleepy Eye in August of 1990. Werner was a member of Swedlanda Lutheran Church and St. Matthew's Lutheran Church. He enjoyed farming, fishing, singing, men's choir and especially spending time with his family. He was involved in the Morgan Lion's Club, Farm Bureau Board, Palmyra Town Board, Church Council, Sunday School Teacher and the Gideons.
Survivors include his wife, Arlene of Sleepy Eye, children, Calvin (Mary) of Bird Island, Kurt (Karen) of Nicollet, Charlie (Donna) of Maple Grove, Verna (Keith) Anderson of Maple Grove, Colette (Steve) Huiras of Springfield & Colleen (Russell) Danielson of Fairfax, 20 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, sisters, Sigred Hansen of Farmington & Mary Dunn of Sacramento, CA, brothers, Richard (Novella) Aarons of Paynesville & Gerald (Anne) Aarons of xx,OR. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Paula Wildung, brother Charles and an infant brother Derold.
Today is the day that we lye your body down to rest. A body is of this world. We mourn your passing but we celebrate your life and the new life you have with Jesus. Your spirit has gone to rest for eternity with God.
You will forever hold a very special spot in my heart. I will never forget what a good man of God you were, serving your family and the community around you.
Love you with all my heart, your first granddaughter,
Carrie (Anderson) Totushek
Werner H Aarons, 87, of rural Sleepy Eye, MN died on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at Gil-Mor Manor Nursing Home in Morgan, MN. Visitation will be at Sturm Funeral Home - Sleepy Eye, MN on Friday from 4 to 8 PM and at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church on Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 AM. Service will be held at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Evan, MN on Saturday, September 24, 2011 at 10:30 AM. The Clergy will be Rev. Rebecca Krogstad Interment Brookville-Dannebod Cemetery, rural Cobden, MN. Military rites by the Sleepy Eye Honor Guard. Arrangements are with the Sturm Funeral Home in Sleepy Eye, MN.
Werner H. Aarons was born on May 5, 1924 in Albert Lea, MN the son of Simon & Agnes (Bjerre) Aarons. He grew up and attended school in Albert Lea. He moved with his family to the Morgan area and in 1943 entered the US Navy where he served until he was honorably discharged in 1946. Werner worked for Clements Lumber for a short time. He began farming in the area and married Arlene Jensen on October 1, 1955 at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in Evan. They moved to Fairfax in 1960 and later to the Bird Island area in 1964. After farming for 50 years the couple moved back to rural Sleepy Eye in August of 1990. Werner was a member of Swedlanda Lutheran Church and St. Matthew's Lutheran Church. He enjoyed farming, fishing, singing, men's choir and especially spending time with his family. He was involved in the Morgan Lion's Club, Farm Bureau Board, Palmyra Town Board, Church Council, Sunday School Teacher and the Gideons.
Survivors include his wife, Arlene of Sleepy Eye, children, Calvin (Mary) of Bird Island, Kurt (Karen) of Nicollet, Charlie (Donna) of Maple Grove, Verna (Keith) Anderson of Maple Grove, Colette (Steve) Huiras of Springfield & Colleen (Russell) Danielson of Fairfax, 20 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, sisters, Sigred Hansen of Farmington & Mary Dunn of Sacramento, CA, brothers, Richard (Novella) Aarons of Paynesville & Gerald (Anne) Aarons of xx,OR. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Paula Wildung, brother Charles and an infant brother Derold.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Glory, Glory, Hallelujah
Grandpa Werner Herman Aarons passed away this morning around 4am. This is the song that came to me. He was a wonderful man and I am so happy that I am blessed to have known him. Grandpa got to meed Adelaide a few weeks ago. She wont remember but I will and it makes me happy.
'Glory Glory Hallelujah
(African-American Traditional)
Verse 1:
Glory, glory, hallelujah,
since I laid my burden down.
Glory, glory, hallelujah,
since I laid my burden down.
Verse 2:
Friends don't treat me like they used to
since I laid my burden down.
Friends don't treat me like they used to
since I laid my burden down.
Verse 3:
I feel better, so much better
since I laid my burden down.
I feel better, so much better
since I laid my burden down.
Verse 4:
Feel like shouting, "hallelujah",
since I laid my burden down.
Feel like shouting, "hallelujah",
since I laid my burden down.
Verse 5:
I am climbing Jacob's ladder
since I laid my burden down.
I am climbing Jacob's ladder
since I laid my burden down.
Verse 6:
Every round goes higher and higher
since I laid my burden down.
Every round goes higher and higher
since I laid my burden down.
'Glory Glory Hallelujah
(African-American Traditional)
Verse 1:
Glory, glory, hallelujah,
since I laid my burden down.
Glory, glory, hallelujah,
since I laid my burden down.
Verse 2:
Friends don't treat me like they used to
since I laid my burden down.
Friends don't treat me like they used to
since I laid my burden down.
Verse 3:
I feel better, so much better
since I laid my burden down.
I feel better, so much better
since I laid my burden down.
Verse 4:
Feel like shouting, "hallelujah",
since I laid my burden down.
Feel like shouting, "hallelujah",
since I laid my burden down.
Verse 5:
I am climbing Jacob's ladder
since I laid my burden down.
I am climbing Jacob's ladder
since I laid my burden down.
Verse 6:
Every round goes higher and higher
since I laid my burden down.
Every round goes higher and higher
since I laid my burden down.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Not Too Much (plus 1m pics)
Not too much, or is it too much that is happening and I just can't keep up. It is the second I do believe. Things are lacking around the apartment, some things just can't get done in a timely fashion. Though I do try but there are other things in life that are now more important like Addie, feeding her and keeping her happy and loved. Also, sleep is magnificent, especially naps!
Addie is smiling now. She loves when Jon kisses her all over her face and when we talk to her in a higher silly voice and smile super big ourselves. She has been kinda fussy to Jon while I am away at work. He wants me to cut back on hours but I am not sure that is possible for me to keep the position I am in at the job. Also, we need to be able to pay bills though I would love to be home with Addie all the time as long as I had a group like MOPS or some way to get out of the apartment and be around other people. Speaking of MOPS, I am hoping on joining the group through our church. It will be nice to meet other women with babies and just to meet people and make some friends here in Fargo. I like Jon's friends and all but it would be nice to make some of my own friends.
Monday, August 29, 2011
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Tongue
Today we got a call from the ear, nose, and throat doctor. We had been on a waiting list for Addie and they had a cancelation today. I happily accepted the appointment without caring what time it was at. Jon had to skip his first day of T.A.ing to go to the appointment. If we hadn't have gone in today we would have to wait until September 7th. That would mean she would be 6 weeks already and that was just too long for me to wait, especially if I was still pumping breast milk for her to drink. I also dont want her to have speech problems later on in life.
I dont even know why I have been so stuck on breastfeeding. I guess I just really wanted to be natural and it has more nutrients that are just perfect for her and her tummy. Breastfeeding is also cheaper and I had thought it would be easier, I wouldn't have to make bottles, clean them, get up in the middle of the night. All I would have to do was bring her to me and hold her little body in my arms. I thought the hardest part would be teach her initially. Well, that's that, I hope she can re-learn how to latch on and we can flourish in breastfeeding.
We went in at 2:15pm and the nurse totally had baby fever, she was all up saying how much she loves seeing babies. The doctor came in and said that yes, Addie had a more attached tongue, "tongue tied" and that he would cut it so there was more separation and allowed more movement of the tongue. He put a banana flavored number under her tongue, which she really didn't like, as I held her in the big chair and Jon held her hands from flailing. The doctor then went on to take a little scissors and do two snips on that tissue under her tongue. It was hard to watch since she is my baby but he said it didn't really hurt.
Afterwards I tried to get her to breastfeed at the office but she didn't want that. She sort of latched when she ate at home later and hopefully will get better. Addie will need to get the suction going again, the bottle lets her slack on that. I hope that she can get it all figured out and we can go to breastfeeding. Then I wont have to pump so much and it will be the way I wanted it to be. If it doesn't seem to work then I will probably finish off the month giving her pumped breast milk and then go to formula. I would rather enjoy watching her and playing with her then pumping all the time.
I dont even know why I have been so stuck on breastfeeding. I guess I just really wanted to be natural and it has more nutrients that are just perfect for her and her tummy. Breastfeeding is also cheaper and I had thought it would be easier, I wouldn't have to make bottles, clean them, get up in the middle of the night. All I would have to do was bring her to me and hold her little body in my arms. I thought the hardest part would be teach her initially. Well, that's that, I hope she can re-learn how to latch on and we can flourish in breastfeeding.
We went in at 2:15pm and the nurse totally had baby fever, she was all up saying how much she loves seeing babies. The doctor came in and said that yes, Addie had a more attached tongue, "tongue tied" and that he would cut it so there was more separation and allowed more movement of the tongue. He put a banana flavored number under her tongue, which she really didn't like, as I held her in the big chair and Jon held her hands from flailing. The doctor then went on to take a little scissors and do two snips on that tissue under her tongue. It was hard to watch since she is my baby but he said it didn't really hurt.
Afterwards I tried to get her to breastfeed at the office but she didn't want that. She sort of latched when she ate at home later and hopefully will get better. Addie will need to get the suction going again, the bottle lets her slack on that. I hope that she can get it all figured out and we can go to breastfeeding. Then I wont have to pump so much and it will be the way I wanted it to be. If it doesn't seem to work then I will probably finish off the month giving her pumped breast milk and then go to formula. I would rather enjoy watching her and playing with her then pumping all the time.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
And That's How it Goes
Faith is trusting in the character of God when you have reasons not to.
- Cory Timboom -
I just wanted to say that my husband is so wonderful! He has been such an equal part with taking care of Adelaide, keeping up on the dishes and so on.
- Cory Timboom -
I just wanted to say that my husband is so wonderful! He has been such an equal part with taking care of Adelaide, keeping up on the dishes and so on.
Saturday, August 13, 2011
She's Mine
I have a new model, the cats just didn't cut it.
Pappy and Adelaide taking a nap when he and the rest of the family were in town last weekend.
Four generation pic with Great G-ma Arlene Sherman, G-ma Faith, Jon, Me, & Adelaide
Adelaide and Me after her bath.
She's my little model. I don't think I could get enough pics of her.
Pappy and Adelaide taking a nap when he and the rest of the family were in town last weekend.
Four generation pic with Great G-ma Arlene Sherman, G-ma Faith, Jon, Me, & Adelaide
Adelaide and Me after her bath.
She's my little model. I don't think I could get enough pics of her.
Tuesday, August 09, 2011
Two Weeks Old
My baby is an hour away from being two weeks old! I can't believe it has been two weeks since I went into labor and that I carried our baby for nine months. She has been doing pretty well. Addie sleeps a lot and eats about every two hours during the day and about three hours at night. She's the love of my life (okay, Jon too).
Adelaide has had trouble breast feeding from the beginning. She didn't get as much colostrum as she should have and would get fussy at the breast. She lost 11% of her body weight within the first week of life. Anything over 10% is not good. She was down to about 6lbs 9oz. We had to do something! Jon and I had a lactation specialist help us out at the hospital and then went and saw one at the pediatrician's office. They, and our pediatrician, said she is tongue tied. Being tongue tied can cause problems breast feeding and may affect her speech later on in life. The solution would be to see a specialist and get the membrane cut a bit.
Definition: Ankyloglossia, commonly known as tongue tie, is a congenital oral anomaly which may decrease mobility of the tongue tip and is caused by an unusually short, thick lingual frenulum, a membrane connecting the underside of the tongue to the floor of the mouth.
In other words she would really want some food but just couldn't get it. Her case isn't the worst, but I want the best for my daughter. The lactation specialist gave me a plastic nipple extension but Adelaide didn't take to that. The specialist also gave us a syringe with a long thin straw like thing to have Addie suck on our pinkie and feed her with the straw next to our pinkie. That last way of feeding is more like breast feeding and would keep Addie's sucking up to par unlike the bottle which they say is the lazy way.
I started out wanting to breastfeed because it was super good for our baby and way cheaper then formula. I want the best for my baby. We have been feeding her about half formula and half breast milk from a bottle (making me pump every two hours), the other two ways were getting too tough. The pumping has taken up so much time and energy. I feel so bad for my baby and just want to get things fixed so she wont have any problems later in life. It's so hard to know she has this. I just want to cry, she's my baby, I want everything to be perfect for her.
Jon and I had made an appointment for an ear, nose, and throat doctor for tomorrow but they called us and said we had to cancel the appointment because our insurance wouldn't let us have that appointment unless Adelaide's primary care physician had referred us to them. That sucks. Hopefully we can get a referral on Thursday at her two week appointment though it isn't with Adelaide's PCP. Her PCP is out of town on vacation for the week.
Pray for the best.
Adelaide has had trouble breast feeding from the beginning. She didn't get as much colostrum as she should have and would get fussy at the breast. She lost 11% of her body weight within the first week of life. Anything over 10% is not good. She was down to about 6lbs 9oz. We had to do something! Jon and I had a lactation specialist help us out at the hospital and then went and saw one at the pediatrician's office. They, and our pediatrician, said she is tongue tied. Being tongue tied can cause problems breast feeding and may affect her speech later on in life. The solution would be to see a specialist and get the membrane cut a bit.
Definition: Ankyloglossia, commonly known as tongue tie, is a congenital oral anomaly which may decrease mobility of the tongue tip and is caused by an unusually short, thick lingual frenulum, a membrane connecting the underside of the tongue to the floor of the mouth.
In other words she would really want some food but just couldn't get it. Her case isn't the worst, but I want the best for my daughter. The lactation specialist gave me a plastic nipple extension but Adelaide didn't take to that. The specialist also gave us a syringe with a long thin straw like thing to have Addie suck on our pinkie and feed her with the straw next to our pinkie. That last way of feeding is more like breast feeding and would keep Addie's sucking up to par unlike the bottle which they say is the lazy way.
I started out wanting to breastfeed because it was super good for our baby and way cheaper then formula. I want the best for my baby. We have been feeding her about half formula and half breast milk from a bottle (making me pump every two hours), the other two ways were getting too tough. The pumping has taken up so much time and energy. I feel so bad for my baby and just want to get things fixed so she wont have any problems later in life. It's so hard to know she has this. I just want to cry, she's my baby, I want everything to be perfect for her.
Jon and I had made an appointment for an ear, nose, and throat doctor for tomorrow but they called us and said we had to cancel the appointment because our insurance wouldn't let us have that appointment unless Adelaide's primary care physician had referred us to them. That sucks. Hopefully we can get a referral on Thursday at her two week appointment though it isn't with Adelaide's PCP. Her PCP is out of town on vacation for the week.
Pray for the best.
Friday, August 05, 2011
Tuesday, August 02, 2011
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Labor & Birth Story
At 4am Tuesday morning I woke up while trying to roll over to my other side in bed. This had become quite the task. As I rolled over I felt something leak out of me and I thought maybe it was all in my head. Just in case though I moved a bit to see if I wasn't just hoping that my water broke. Next I grabbed a pad from my purse next to the bed (put there just in case this happened). I slowly waddled to the bathroom and sat on the toilet. Another gush. My water had broken.
I let Jon sleep a bit more as I made sure I had everything ready and called the hospital. I woke Jon up at 4:30 and we ate some cereal and were on our way to the hospital. At the hospital we checked in and got a room. They checked my cervix and I was 4cm dilated and 80% effaced. The nurse checked babies heart beat and it was great and my contractions were 6 minutes apart. Jon and I then started to pace the hall ways trying to walk myself further into labor. It wasn't working too well, my contractions only went up to 5 minutes apart but not horribly strong. They felt like a menstrual cramp. I got a birth ball, it looked like an egg and I didn't like it as much as my yoga ball at home. I couldn't rotate my hips and bounce as nicely on it. A few hours later my contractions were getting stronger and pretty painful. The breathing technique that we learned in class sort of worked, but now well enough. I had to grab the bed handles and it was hurting so bad. My cervix was 5 or 6 cm dilated. I asked for drugs.
The drugs only worked about 45 minutes and they had given me a little bit of the drug to help my labor. The drugs made me feel like I was totally out there. After the 45 minutes went by and the drugs wore off I was brought quickly back to reality and the contractions were killing me. They were menstrual cramps times a bajillion. I just wanted baby to come out and be okay. I then was in major pain and asked for the epidural. Until the epidural was finally put in I was going crazy with contractions. They were about every 4 minutes apart or so. When they put in the epidural they had me hold a pillow and try not to move. It was so hard and I squeezed the life out of that pillow. Once the epidural kicked in I thought to myself, why hadn't I done this earlier. The pain went down to a light cramping.
By then, baby was about to come out. They had me hold my legs close to me and Jon stood on my right side talking to me and encouraging me. It was time to push. Babies head was right there. I only was in stage 3 labor for a half an hour. Babies head was at least half way out and they had me stop pushing and wait for the Dr. I could feel the pressure down there and it was just awkward just having babies head just sitting there. Jon said he just had to look and babies head was almost out and was totally weird. Finally, Dr. Mickelson arrived and the labor went on. I pushed on a few more contractions and baby was out. They immediately placed her on my chest and I held her and couldn't believe I had just given birth and that Jon and I now had a beautiful baby girl! Jon cut the umbilical cord and she was crying. It was great to finally see our baby that I have been toting around for the past 9 months.
The nurse and Jon took her to get her weight and length and check her vitals. I pushed out the placenta, that thing is huge! After Jon returned we got our first family picture.
Adelaide Amelia - born July 26th, 2011 - 7lbs 6oz - 21in long
I let Jon sleep a bit more as I made sure I had everything ready and called the hospital. I woke Jon up at 4:30 and we ate some cereal and were on our way to the hospital. At the hospital we checked in and got a room. They checked my cervix and I was 4cm dilated and 80% effaced. The nurse checked babies heart beat and it was great and my contractions were 6 minutes apart. Jon and I then started to pace the hall ways trying to walk myself further into labor. It wasn't working too well, my contractions only went up to 5 minutes apart but not horribly strong. They felt like a menstrual cramp. I got a birth ball, it looked like an egg and I didn't like it as much as my yoga ball at home. I couldn't rotate my hips and bounce as nicely on it. A few hours later my contractions were getting stronger and pretty painful. The breathing technique that we learned in class sort of worked, but now well enough. I had to grab the bed handles and it was hurting so bad. My cervix was 5 or 6 cm dilated. I asked for drugs.
The drugs only worked about 45 minutes and they had given me a little bit of the drug to help my labor. The drugs made me feel like I was totally out there. After the 45 minutes went by and the drugs wore off I was brought quickly back to reality and the contractions were killing me. They were menstrual cramps times a bajillion. I just wanted baby to come out and be okay. I then was in major pain and asked for the epidural. Until the epidural was finally put in I was going crazy with contractions. They were about every 4 minutes apart or so. When they put in the epidural they had me hold a pillow and try not to move. It was so hard and I squeezed the life out of that pillow. Once the epidural kicked in I thought to myself, why hadn't I done this earlier. The pain went down to a light cramping.
By then, baby was about to come out. They had me hold my legs close to me and Jon stood on my right side talking to me and encouraging me. It was time to push. Babies head was right there. I only was in stage 3 labor for a half an hour. Babies head was at least half way out and they had me stop pushing and wait for the Dr. I could feel the pressure down there and it was just awkward just having babies head just sitting there. Jon said he just had to look and babies head was almost out and was totally weird. Finally, Dr. Mickelson arrived and the labor went on. I pushed on a few more contractions and baby was out. They immediately placed her on my chest and I held her and couldn't believe I had just given birth and that Jon and I now had a beautiful baby girl! Jon cut the umbilical cord and she was crying. It was great to finally see our baby that I have been toting around for the past 9 months.
The nurse and Jon took her to get her weight and length and check her vitals. I pushed out the placenta, that thing is huge! After Jon returned we got our first family picture.
Adelaide Amelia - born July 26th, 2011 - 7lbs 6oz - 21in long
Friday, July 29, 2011
She's Here
We have made it through our first night at home. Horray! It didn't go too bad. She had a few feedings and did some crying around 4:00am. We will figure this thing out.
We are going to the lactation specialist today at 3:15. I hope she can answer some questions and help me get Adelaide to latch on and stay latched on. It seems that is the problem, she just gets impatient about getting her food. I had to self express and spoon feed her a few times. Breast feeding seems to be the hardest thing so far.
She loves movement, the awesome rocking chair dad got us, the bouncy yoga ball, and swaying back and forth.
*sigh*
I have to add, I didn't know I could love someone this much.
We are going to the lactation specialist today at 3:15. I hope she can answer some questions and help me get Adelaide to latch on and stay latched on. It seems that is the problem, she just gets impatient about getting her food. I had to self express and spoon feed her a few times. Breast feeding seems to be the hardest thing so far.
She loves movement, the awesome rocking chair dad got us, the bouncy yoga ball, and swaying back and forth.
*sigh*
I have to add, I didn't know I could love someone this much.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Friday, July 22, 2011
Is it time yet
Can you say antsy... 38wks 1 day. I'm ready for baby to be here. My body is soar and warn out. I am so ready to have my body back. Not that I will have much of a body. How much will I have to lose? I feel like a gigantic person. Will I be able to fit the pants I haven't warn in 6 or more months?
I love you baby and am ready to see your face and have you kick me from the outside. Though your movement inside is always reassuring that you are doing alright, and I love you more that I ever thought possible, I am ready to kiss those feet that have been pushing against my ribs and my right side.
I love you baby and am ready to see your face and have you kick me from the outside. Though your movement inside is always reassuring that you are doing alright, and I love you more that I ever thought possible, I am ready to kiss those feet that have been pushing against my ribs and my right side.
Monday, July 18, 2011
37 wk doc apt
Yeah, I have dilated and am at 2cm. Hopefully this will get baby going and labor will start soon. I am so ready. I am going to wash the kitchen floor today, and maybe walk on the treadmill downstairs in our apt. There is no way I want to walk outside today though.
This whole week is supposed to be super hot. Welcome 90 degree weather. Yesterday was a 109 degree heat index. Today and the rest of the week aren't supposed to be much better. Our energy bill is going to be high this month, there is no way I want to go without AC. I am a big pregnant woman, come on. Earlier this summer was so beautiful and nice. The week in the 70s was fantastic.
This whole week is supposed to be super hot. Welcome 90 degree weather. Yesterday was a 109 degree heat index. Today and the rest of the week aren't supposed to be much better. Our energy bill is going to be high this month, there is no way I want to go without AC. I am a big pregnant woman, come on. Earlier this summer was so beautiful and nice. The week in the 70s was fantastic.
Friday, July 15, 2011
what a day
so yesterday. yeah. j/k, yesterday wasn't exactly that great. When I woke up and went into the computer/baby room my desk had water all over it. Coco had been locked in there and had spilled Jon's water from that morning on my keyboard and ruined it. Then, Coco was just a pain in the butt the rest of the day, as always. Anyone want a big black cat that demands too much attention? I'm sick of him.
Wednesday while driving to work the air conditioning went out on the way to work.
Back to yesterday, I am driving to work and am going across the bridge over the rail road tracks and the radio stops working, then the clock goes out, then the speedometer, and then the warning lights go out. Next the brakes and power steering go out. I am trying to slow down at a stoplight while trying to get a hold of Jon. I was leaving a message on his phone the entire time this is happening. He said I sounded a bit hysteric, but come on why wouldn't I, our can was going to the crapper and I am 37 weeks pregnant. Give me a break. That was it, I pulled over and texted him to call me asap. I'm pretty sure he thought I might be going into labor, which I am quite ready to get done with. Anyways, he got a friend from grad school to pick me up and drive me to work. Poor guy got to see a crazy pregnant woman.
Jon got his friend to pull the car to the shop and he got it fixed in time to pick me up from work last night when my shift was over.
Good grief. Life does really like to throw curve balls at us, and not always at the best time.
Oh and talk about being pregnant. Baby was having a party inside me last night. Baby was moving for at least 20min straight. Then, I don't know why but I could not get to sleep. I was so pooped and just wanted some shut eye. By the time I did fall asleep Jon's alarm is going off and he is making a ruckus with his cereal bowl, making coffee, and what not. Let's just say I am a bit sleepy right now.
Wednesday while driving to work the air conditioning went out on the way to work.
Back to yesterday, I am driving to work and am going across the bridge over the rail road tracks and the radio stops working, then the clock goes out, then the speedometer, and then the warning lights go out. Next the brakes and power steering go out. I am trying to slow down at a stoplight while trying to get a hold of Jon. I was leaving a message on his phone the entire time this is happening. He said I sounded a bit hysteric, but come on why wouldn't I, our can was going to the crapper and I am 37 weeks pregnant. Give me a break. That was it, I pulled over and texted him to call me asap. I'm pretty sure he thought I might be going into labor, which I am quite ready to get done with. Anyways, he got a friend from grad school to pick me up and drive me to work. Poor guy got to see a crazy pregnant woman.
Jon got his friend to pull the car to the shop and he got it fixed in time to pick me up from work last night when my shift was over.
Good grief. Life does really like to throw curve balls at us, and not always at the best time.
Oh and talk about being pregnant. Baby was having a party inside me last night. Baby was moving for at least 20min straight. Then, I don't know why but I could not get to sleep. I was so pooped and just wanted some shut eye. By the time I did fall asleep Jon's alarm is going off and he is making a ruckus with his cereal bowl, making coffee, and what not. Let's just say I am a bit sleepy right now.
Monday, July 11, 2011
Doc Apt
I just had my 36 wk doctors appointment. 23 days until babies due date. Anyways, she said I am not dilated yet but babies head is pretty low. The pressure down there hurts and I hope I dilate soon and so baby can come. Baby is doing well though, as far as we know. Baby had a strong heart beat of 150 and has been moving around a lot the last two days.
Tuesday, July 05, 2011
PHD Pass
The letter that we have been waiting to get about the Analysis Exam Jon took on June 18th. Baby and I are super proud! He now has the Algebra test to pass.
Dear Jon,
The Department of Mathematics is pleased to inform you that you have
earned the grade of Ph.D. Pass on the Analysis Examination, given in
June 2011. I encourage you to meet with Dr. Comez to discuss your
performance. Please keep this message for your records and let me know
if you have any questions.
Congratulations,
Sean Sather-Wagstaff, Assistant Professor
Graduate Program Director and Search Committee Chair
North Dakota State University, Mathematics
Dear Jon,
The Department of Mathematics is pleased to inform you that you have
earned the grade of Ph.D. Pass on the Analysis Examination, given in
June 2011. I encourage you to meet with Dr. Comez to discuss your
performance. Please keep this message for your records and let me know
if you have any questions.
Congratulations,
Sean Sather-Wagstaff, Assistant Professor
Graduate Program Director and Search Committee Chair
North Dakota State University, Mathematics
Fourth of July Fireworks
The Fourth of July. I worked 9-5 yesterday. It seemed super long because it wasn't horribly busy at Fleet Farm. The service desk especially wasn't busy. The checkouts were off and on. After work Jon and I went out on a date; it had been a long time since we did that. Then, we went to over to Moorhead and grabbed a blizzard from the outdoor Dairy Queen there. As we were getting our blizzards the tornado sirens went off. We then got into the car and drove to MSUM where the fireworks were to be set off. Right as we were a couple blocks away the AM radio station we were listening told us that the fireworks were canceled due to the storm coming our way. So we went over there for nothing. Oh well.
We decided to rent a movie and go home. As we got home the rain started to come down and we quickly closed the windows and settled onto the mattress we have in the living room. We have a mattress in the living room due to super hot evenings and trying to stay cool with our living room air conditioning.
The fireworks may be done tonight. I will have Jon look it up and see.
We decided to rent a movie and go home. As we got home the rain started to come down and we quickly closed the windows and settled onto the mattress we have in the living room. We have a mattress in the living room due to super hot evenings and trying to stay cool with our living room air conditioning.
The fireworks may be done tonight. I will have Jon look it up and see.
Monday, June 27, 2011
oh baby
Oh baby oh baby, can you you come soon and stop pushing down on my bladder and causing pain in the groin area... I love you so much and am ready for you to be on the outside of me instead of inside.
Baby is moving a lot. At work when I lean against the counter baby kicks and moves around. The most movement is on my left side where I think it's babies legs push out, fingers or something move down near my pelvic bone, and I'm guessing it is toes that like to push on my right rib cage. Baby has dropped, so that is a good sign and babies head is in place. No breach baby for me, thankfully.
The countdown is on. The weeks are down to one hand, yesterday was the the beginning of 35 weeks and today is now 33 days and some hours until babies due date. I am praying that baby will come a little bit early, especially if the weather is going to be as hot as it was yesterday. The temp was in the mid 90s with a high humidity so it must have felt hotter then 100 degrees.
Jon and I still don't have too much for baby. All we have is the side-sleeper that has been passed around the Totushek's and then the bassinet that Grandma Verna used for all her kids and then all of us grand-kids have used it also. My cousin Ben used it for his daughter Ella (which I love her name) and now Jon and I will use it for our baby.
Check out my website: www.carrietotushek.com
I photographed a wedding a few weeks ago and have updated some other things.
Baby is moving a lot. At work when I lean against the counter baby kicks and moves around. The most movement is on my left side where I think it's babies legs push out, fingers or something move down near my pelvic bone, and I'm guessing it is toes that like to push on my right rib cage. Baby has dropped, so that is a good sign and babies head is in place. No breach baby for me, thankfully.
The countdown is on. The weeks are down to one hand, yesterday was the the beginning of 35 weeks and today is now 33 days and some hours until babies due date. I am praying that baby will come a little bit early, especially if the weather is going to be as hot as it was yesterday. The temp was in the mid 90s with a high humidity so it must have felt hotter then 100 degrees.
Jon and I still don't have too much for baby. All we have is the side-sleeper that has been passed around the Totushek's and then the bassinet that Grandma Verna used for all her kids and then all of us grand-kids have used it also. My cousin Ben used it for his daughter Ella (which I love her name) and now Jon and I will use it for our baby.
Check out my website: www.carrietotushek.com
I photographed a wedding a few weeks ago and have updated some other things.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
34 weeks
Oh my goodness... I hope this baby comes a week or so early. I'm not sure if I can do it much longer then that. My feet are getting swollen (I got some special socks for that), they hurt, especially when I first get up in the morning, and I don't like not being able to do anything quickly. Bending over to pick things up or anything of the sort has become such a chore. Our apartment has become a mess, which I am working on today before I go into work at 3pm. Also, baby likes to push out on my left side and kick my right ribs. The rib thing is the weirdest thing. Along with that baby has been getting the hiccups every couple days. It makes me laugh to watch my stomach moving around because of baby.
Another thing that is happening around here is me preparing our bills and their payments so that we don't have a horrible money crunch during the month to six weeks that I am away from work.
We watched a birthing video in birthing class the other night and it was gross. That is going to hurt so bad! I am a bit afraid of giving birth, seriously how do we as women do this. Though the baby will be a bit misshaped and colored after coming out of my storage unit I am going to be so super excited and happy because that is our child. We will see if I tear up, I probably will.
Another thing that is happening around here is me preparing our bills and their payments so that we don't have a horrible money crunch during the month to six weeks that I am away from work.
We watched a birthing video in birthing class the other night and it was gross. That is going to hurt so bad! I am a bit afraid of giving birth, seriously how do we as women do this. Though the baby will be a bit misshaped and colored after coming out of my storage unit I am going to be so super excited and happy because that is our child. We will see if I tear up, I probably will.
Sunday, June 05, 2011
59 days left
There are 59 days left until babies due date. Hallelujah! I don't think I could last any longer then that. I am feeling gigantic and am not sure I would like to have to wait another 8.5 weeks until baby is born. I'm starting to get hot easier, my feet like to swell, and my wedding ring is now worn around my neck (took it off before any problems could arise).
Work has me standing 5-8 hours a day so that is the main reason my feet get water weight and my shoes then don't fit right. I should get those hospital socks that help keep the water and blood buildup out of my feet but I am worried if I do that then I will be super over heated. Could baby come a few weeks early? how about the third week of July? I'm feeling like a huge beast, it can only get worse. Also, feeling unattractive.
I have been working on our finances quite a bit lately. I am trying to get it so we can make it by without too much fret while I am not working for a month or so after baby is born (donations welcome... j/k). I am a worry wort when it comes to finance. I like that I am in control, it makes me feel better to know exactly what is happening. We have been pinching pennies quite a bit lately, not that we didn't before. Our debt is going down bit by bit (that doesn't really include school debt, that will be around for a while). Is it obsessive that I check our accounts almost daily? My excuse is that when you have less than $50 in your account most of the time, you have to make sure you wont get over-drafted because that would cost money in itself. Some day we wont be living paycheck to paycheck. We will also have a washer and dryer, and a car that its doors don't freeze shut in the winter.
Ok, our apartment is too hot tonight. I am not going to turn on the A/C though, I will not get used to that, I can't do that... we will keep our energy bill down. We can do this...
Work has me standing 5-8 hours a day so that is the main reason my feet get water weight and my shoes then don't fit right. I should get those hospital socks that help keep the water and blood buildup out of my feet but I am worried if I do that then I will be super over heated. Could baby come a few weeks early? how about the third week of July? I'm feeling like a huge beast, it can only get worse. Also, feeling unattractive.
I have been working on our finances quite a bit lately. I am trying to get it so we can make it by without too much fret while I am not working for a month or so after baby is born (donations welcome... j/k). I am a worry wort when it comes to finance. I like that I am in control, it makes me feel better to know exactly what is happening. We have been pinching pennies quite a bit lately, not that we didn't before. Our debt is going down bit by bit (that doesn't really include school debt, that will be around for a while). Is it obsessive that I check our accounts almost daily? My excuse is that when you have less than $50 in your account most of the time, you have to make sure you wont get over-drafted because that would cost money in itself. Some day we wont be living paycheck to paycheck. We will also have a washer and dryer, and a car that its doors don't freeze shut in the winter.
Ok, our apartment is too hot tonight. I am not going to turn on the A/C though, I will not get used to that, I can't do that... we will keep our energy bill down. We can do this...
Saturday, May 07, 2011
it's coming out
Oh my goodness, the mommy in me is coming out. I just made Jon take his water bottle out with him while he plays folf to stay hydrated. This is going to have to stop now!
Thursday, May 05, 2011
27wks
Oh my goodness, I am at 27wks. Wasn't it just yesterday that we found out I was pregnant. Well, I'm not quite sure everything has soaked in yet. Baby kicking around inside me and not being able to get comfortable because of a big belly does help me realize that yes, this is truly going to happen. For the time being though I am enjoying being just a wife. Okay, I haven't really had too much bonding time with Jon because he is in dead week this week and has take home finals due next week. Thankfully, his schedule is much less next fall which will be fantastic with a new baby and all the changes taking place in our lives.
Alright, here is a question, anyone know any ways to save good money on everyday things? We already buy a lot of no name brand items from toilet paper to noodles. Those coupon websites seem to sell your email address and I don't like that. I do want to save money. We have been watching our budget even more lately (not that we haven't previously). Now that I am not on the road that will take some expenses out.
Well, I guess. Here goes another day.
Alright, here is a question, anyone know any ways to save good money on everyday things? We already buy a lot of no name brand items from toilet paper to noodles. Those coupon websites seem to sell your email address and I don't like that. I do want to save money. We have been watching our budget even more lately (not that we haven't previously). Now that I am not on the road that will take some expenses out.
Well, I guess. Here goes another day.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
99 days
99 days until baby's due date. Whoop whoop, I'm getting to the third trimester and it's going to be tough, I can feel it already.
So, lots of things happening. I am trying to find a job, I had an interview for a manager position at JC Penny Portrait Studio. I also had one for a cashier position at Fleet Farm. If I were to work at JC Penny, I couldn't start my own business. If I were to do the cashier position for 20 or so hours a week and then get my business started. What would work best with baby is very important to me but so is financial security for our family. Prayer please, it would be greatly appreciated.
Talking about my business, check out my updated website. I photographed my sister's engagement photos and then did some senior portraits. There is a link on the left side of my blog.
So, lots of things happening. I am trying to find a job, I had an interview for a manager position at JC Penny Portrait Studio. I also had one for a cashier position at Fleet Farm. If I were to work at JC Penny, I couldn't start my own business. If I were to do the cashier position for 20 or so hours a week and then get my business started. What would work best with baby is very important to me but so is financial security for our family. Prayer please, it would be greatly appreciated.
Talking about my business, check out my updated website. I photographed my sister's engagement photos and then did some senior portraits. There is a link on the left side of my blog.
Monday, March 21, 2011
mom's daughter slide show
mom made this for us girls a while ago, check it out by clicking on my post title
20 wk ultrasound
Today was the day! At 10 o'clock Jon and I went in and got our 20 week ultrasound. Everything went well. We are keeping the babies sex a surprise. Baby looks healthy and is a little wiggle worm, with it's heartbeat at 140. It was exciting to see our baby! We got some 3D ultrasound images also, they just seem so weird. In the 2D ultrasound we saw baby stick out it's tongue. Must be a happy baby, baby is moving around as I write this. Hopefully this wont mean that I wont be able to sleep during the last month of pregnancy because baby is moving around so much. I guess we shall see.
Baby was sucking on it's arm. I'm going to take that as a good sign, hopefully breastfeeding will be easy... hopefully.
Baby had it's feet up by its head, must be flexible. It is just so awesome to see babie's little feet and toes.
Baby was sucking on it's arm. I'm going to take that as a good sign, hopefully breastfeeding will be easy... hopefully.
Baby had it's feet up by its head, must be flexible. It is just so awesome to see babie's little feet and toes.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
vacuum
I always liked that vacuum has to Us, it just makes it fun looking. So yesterday I was vacuuming and cleaning our apartment because Jon's parents were coming to town for his birthday (on the 28th). The vacuum just wasn't sucking things up right and has been through a lot, and has taken in a lot of hair, especially cat hair! So Jon and I went and invested in a new vacuum for the first time. You may say, lame... But, I totally disagree, it works so great and I totally want to re-vacuum and clean up anything I can get my hands on. Though, the re-vacuuming isn't needed because it sucked it all up the first time. I now feel like a total adult. Wow, I totally am...
Monday, February 14, 2011
Babies heart beat
Today was our 16 week appointment. We got in and out really quick. Jon and I heard the babies heart beat, it was 151bpm! It is good to know the baby is still in there growing and doing well. At wk 20 we go in and get our more in depth ultrasound. I can't wait for that. The baby should be bigger and kicking and showing off to us. Knowing that there is life inside of me and that it is part of me, has my genes and Jon's in it is totally crazy to think about. I love it! I'm getting excited and want to start looking at stuff for the baby, it is probably best if I don't do that yet.
Jon and I are on a mission to pay off our Yamaha bill, the moped that was stolen. Also, to get our credit cards down. Other then that we are doing pretty well, especially compared to others. I should be thanking God every day for my blessings in life, or the blessing of even having life. That is tough though :)
Jon and I are on a mission to pay off our Yamaha bill, the moped that was stolen. Also, to get our credit cards down. Other then that we are doing pretty well, especially compared to others. I should be thanking God every day for my blessings in life, or the blessing of even having life. That is tough though :)
Friday, February 11, 2011
173 days to go...
can it warm up outside? I would be super duper excited if even it stayed at 30 degrees or so. It has been negative and lower for too long now, especially with the -20 to -30 some degrees wind chill. Talk about cold. A bit of green grass and flowers, the smell of fresh air from the open windows and patio would be fantastic! To be soaking up the sun with my baby belly...
So it is now 173 days until babies due date. Whoop whoop. The baby is making it so I can't suck in my fat anymore, it is now pushing it out and making me look big. We are now 15 weeks along, almost half way :) On Monday, Valentines day, we are going in to hear babies heart beat. I am super excited. I'm getting that mom thing happening and want to know everything is alright. Also, I hope to start feeling baby moving soon, I think I might have felt baby move, but I'm not for sure. When the time does come I will be excited.
Jon has been super duper busy. It's kind of annoying, he is just always doing something and when we do finally just get to chatting he has to get back to his homework. Dumb... He has had two assignments due every week for the past couple weeks. He has been staying late at school and then coming home and working on it until at least midnight.
So it is now 173 days until babies due date. Whoop whoop. The baby is making it so I can't suck in my fat anymore, it is now pushing it out and making me look big. We are now 15 weeks along, almost half way :) On Monday, Valentines day, we are going in to hear babies heart beat. I am super excited. I'm getting that mom thing happening and want to know everything is alright. Also, I hope to start feeling baby moving soon, I think I might have felt baby move, but I'm not for sure. When the time does come I will be excited.
Jon has been super duper busy. It's kind of annoying, he is just always doing something and when we do finally just get to chatting he has to get back to his homework. Dumb... He has had two assignments due every week for the past couple weeks. He has been staying late at school and then coming home and working on it until at least midnight.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
tangerine
talk about too much.
Erin and Aaron are now engaged. The wedding date is May 22 this year. I am going to be almost 30 weeks pregnant. In other words, I'm going to be a big fat girl in the wedding. She is having me be the maid of honor which is cool, whatever, I just don't know, I'm ganna look so ugly!
I talked to dad today, he said that g-ma Anderson has a bassinet that has been passed down and all of us kids and dad and his siblings have used. I like that, I love traditions and family items. So I am excited to see that.
On a bad note (besides me being a big fat prego girl in a tangerine colored dress at Erin's wedding) Dad told me that Joe and Rachael's friend Eric M. died of a drug overdose yesterday. He was a good friend of theirs. It makes me wonder what went through their head, if they are glad they are living with mom and dad and getting things together. This could be called a wake up call, super sad though.
Erin and Aaron are now engaged. The wedding date is May 22 this year. I am going to be almost 30 weeks pregnant. In other words, I'm going to be a big fat girl in the wedding. She is having me be the maid of honor which is cool, whatever, I just don't know, I'm ganna look so ugly!
I talked to dad today, he said that g-ma Anderson has a bassinet that has been passed down and all of us kids and dad and his siblings have used. I like that, I love traditions and family items. So I am excited to see that.
On a bad note (besides me being a big fat prego girl in a tangerine colored dress at Erin's wedding) Dad told me that Joe and Rachael's friend Eric M. died of a drug overdose yesterday. He was a good friend of theirs. It makes me wonder what went through their head, if they are glad they are living with mom and dad and getting things together. This could be called a wake up call, super sad though.
Monday, January 17, 2011
11wks 4days
Today was our first doctors appointment. The nurse answered our questions, thankfully (heartburn and constipation stink!). Then, later, we had our first ultrasound.
The ultrasound was reassuring to know the baby is doing well with a strong heartbeat and kicking up a storm. Lots of emotions went through me as I looked at the ultrasound screen. It is just super crazy to know that I have a baby growing inside me. Some time here I will have my, oh my goodness, cry. I keep looking at the images and thinking how crazy reproduction is and having a baby growing inside of me.
Jon says that I am not alone anymore... I guess not for the next seven or so months.
To add to other things, Jon went with me to get the ultrasound. I am super glad that he did. But it was funny because I had to have a pap smear also and to do the ultrasound they did the up the vagina way... to say the least, he was wondering at first why they had a box of condoms on the cart with the machine. He soon found out. He also saw that huge metal thing they shove into us women to make sure we are doing fine down there. Men, some day they will understand what it is like, well, sort of. They do have to have other things done to them when they are older.
The ultrasound was reassuring to know the baby is doing well with a strong heartbeat and kicking up a storm. Lots of emotions went through me as I looked at the ultrasound screen. It is just super crazy to know that I have a baby growing inside me. Some time here I will have my, oh my goodness, cry. I keep looking at the images and thinking how crazy reproduction is and having a baby growing inside of me.
Jon says that I am not alone anymore... I guess not for the next seven or so months.
To add to other things, Jon went with me to get the ultrasound. I am super glad that he did. But it was funny because I had to have a pap smear also and to do the ultrasound they did the up the vagina way... to say the least, he was wondering at first why they had a box of condoms on the cart with the machine. He soon found out. He also saw that huge metal thing they shove into us women to make sure we are doing fine down there. Men, some day they will understand what it is like, well, sort of. They do have to have other things done to them when they are older.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
talk about... cont...
talk about sad, I was excited today when I had my third day in a row with a bowel movement. It has been months since that has happened. Research says it probably has to do with the prenatal vitamins with all the iron and stuff. I think that the eating pears and exercising every day really helps. Physical exercise that is, I do mental exercise every day and that's a fact.
That's about as interesting as I get these days. I start back up with the spring season and Lifetouch tomorrow; not horribly excited about that. Money is money though. Hopefully that job will be able to get us through. My school loan bills finally made it to me, sadly. I about had a breakdown when I looked at how much we have to pay each month. We are going to have to apply for the low income payback status. We also got a bill from the Doctors and it is around three hundred dollars. All those expenses together are more than one of our pay checks and that isn't even all of our bills. We are going to have a serious re-look at our spending and make sure that none of it goes to waste, not that much does now anyways. It is time to tighten the belt one more notch, ok 5 (not physically, I am slowly enlarging with that baby that we made, it just seems to keep growing, silly huh). That's that.
I have taken a deep breath, time to unwind, not think about all the things we have to do. Lovems, bye
That's about as interesting as I get these days. I start back up with the spring season and Lifetouch tomorrow; not horribly excited about that. Money is money though. Hopefully that job will be able to get us through. My school loan bills finally made it to me, sadly. I about had a breakdown when I looked at how much we have to pay each month. We are going to have to apply for the low income payback status. We also got a bill from the Doctors and it is around three hundred dollars. All those expenses together are more than one of our pay checks and that isn't even all of our bills. We are going to have a serious re-look at our spending and make sure that none of it goes to waste, not that much does now anyways. It is time to tighten the belt one more notch, ok 5 (not physically, I am slowly enlarging with that baby that we made, it just seems to keep growing, silly huh). That's that.
I have taken a deep breath, time to unwind, not think about all the things we have to do. Lovems, bye
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
talk about...
talk about ready for a new season. I am soooo ready. Here in Fargo, ND we have already received over 50 inches of snow. That is way beyond normal. Talk about flooding! I don't want to have to deal with that, not fun. The upside of lots of snow and super cold temps (it's not supposed to be above 0 for a few days now) is that today the snowflakes were huge and fluffy. They were so big and gorgeous, you could see with the naked eye a lot of detail in those cold creations.
Babywise, we are coming up on 11 weeks. Next Monday is our ultrasound. I am getting excited and so is Jon. It will be nice to know that squirt (as mom has referred to the baby as) is doing well. I have been feeling this weird stretch or something from my groin up to my waist on the left side. I wish I could feel the baby moving, I want to know that squirt is growing and enjoying my warmth as I try to stay warm in this crazy Fargo land. Yep yep *sigh* thankfully I have a cat on either end of my body keeping me warm and cozy. They have been brats though lately, especially coco. He has been driving me nuts!!! Though, he is quite useful when it comes to body heat in the winter, not so much in the hot, humid summers though. Those summer days will be coming and I will be big and jolly with child, haha.
Babywise, we are coming up on 11 weeks. Next Monday is our ultrasound. I am getting excited and so is Jon. It will be nice to know that squirt (as mom has referred to the baby as) is doing well. I have been feeling this weird stretch or something from my groin up to my waist on the left side. I wish I could feel the baby moving, I want to know that squirt is growing and enjoying my warmth as I try to stay warm in this crazy Fargo land. Yep yep *sigh* thankfully I have a cat on either end of my body keeping me warm and cozy. They have been brats though lately, especially coco. He has been driving me nuts!!! Though, he is quite useful when it comes to body heat in the winter, not so much in the hot, humid summers though. Those summer days will be coming and I will be big and jolly with child, haha.
Monday, January 03, 2011
oh dear
I just feel so overwhelmed. Can I just cry for a bit, maybe it will make me feel better.
What should I do about jobs? Can we make it if I don't go back with Lifetouch for as many hours as before? How would I deal with the YMCA job? GOOD GRIEF!!! I hate having two jobs, especially one that isn't consistent and the other that pays me squat. Talk about sucky. Again, can I just cry a bit now.
Also, I want the ultrasound to be here already. I would like to know that this being growing inside of me causing me random pains and nausea has a heart beat and is doing well.
What should I do about jobs? Can we make it if I don't go back with Lifetouch for as many hours as before? How would I deal with the YMCA job? GOOD GRIEF!!! I hate having two jobs, especially one that isn't consistent and the other that pays me squat. Talk about sucky. Again, can I just cry a bit now.
Also, I want the ultrasound to be here already. I would like to know that this being growing inside of me causing me random pains and nausea has a heart beat and is doing well.
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