Hello Ladies! I am sorry that I have become such a sporadic journaler…but it seems that just about everyone has except for Kelley and Sara. They are pretty faithful. The rest of us….not so much! When I was working, it was easier for me to journal every day. Now, I just can’t seem to find the time to sit down and tell you about all the exciting stuff that is happening in our lives. That was dripping with sarcasm, by the way. It isn’t because there is so much excitement, that is for sure!!!!
Let’s see….the girls and I are starting to get into a bit of a routine. Not bad…since this has been my first week with them! But next week will be totally different….so I am not getting too excited! But anyways, it was a good week…I can totally do the “mother of three” thing. It is a bit hectic at times…and I feel like all of them are a bit cheated at times….but I am doing the best I can. I-Man probably gets the best “Mommy time” when he gets home from school because I put FAB down for a nap as soon as we get him home and Baby sleeps a lot, so he and I have been playing games and stuff for a bit in the afternoon. FAB is just so moody…you never know if it is going to be a good day with her or a temperamental one. She is certainly a DIVA. And Baby…what can I say? She is starting to be awake more…which is fun. I just feel bad for her because with the other two, I had more time to just sit and hold them….well, she doesn’t get that as much. But she is doing great. She still only wakes up like once a night! It is wonderful! At the doctor on Monday, he told me that I should really not let her go more than 4 hours at night without eating. So, I should wake her up to feed her. I said “Ok” to him…but inside I was laughing and saying “Yeah Right! I am not going to wake her up!” I mean, she is healthy…she was 8 pounds 12 ounces on Monday…so more than her birth weight by 2 weeks…..and she is my 3rd kid! If she was my first…or maybe even my second, I might wake her up. But not this time! I know she is doing fine….she is just letting Mommy sleep! What a good baby! Seriously, we fed her at 9:30 or 10:00 last night….she didn’t wake up to eat until 5:00 AM. It was HEAVENLY. And then she went back to sleep and the other two didn’t wake up until 8:00..but let us sleep until 9:00…so it is great. I really cannot complain about that! So different than I-Man or FAB ever were!!!!
FAB got over her cold…although she still has a runny nose….we all do, except for Hubby. Yep, even Baby. She is “snorty” as we call her right now because she snorts a lot. Boy does she hate that nasal aspirator! But then, I wouldn’t like it very much either! Bless her heart. Her eyes are watery and her nose is stuffy…but other than that, she doesn’t seem much worse for the wear. Hopefully that continues. I am feeling fine…..still taking some pain meds, but slowly coming off of them.
Umm…what else happened this week? Umm…well, I am the home room mom for I-Man’s class. His Halloween Party is on Tuesday. Well…..it has been like PULLING TEETH to get parents to call me back to commit to sending items in with their kids and the Mom that I was supposed to recruit to be at the party with me….well, she took over 2 weeks to call me back and then told me that she couldn’t do it. Well, of course then it was too late to find another Mom to do it….so I am making Hubby do it with me. We are going to take the girls to my Aunt’s house for a few hours and he is doing the Halloween Party with me. That should be interesting! So, luckily there are only 2 more parties this year….but the kicker is that these parents actually SIGNED UP to bring items or to attend the parties….but now they won’t even call me back! Talk about frustrating!!!!
Umm…I have been shopping a lot this week. I just needed to get out of the house! Monday, we all (yep…all 5 of us!) went to The Children’s Place and got lots of clothes for the kids (5 long-sleeved shirts for I-Man, 3 long-sleeved body-suits for FAB and a Halloween costume for FAB) all for $60! I LOVE that place. Then on Wednesday, Hubby kept the Girls and I had lunch with KK. That was wonderful!!! I miss her so much! There is so much going on at work….we had a great lunch! Then on Thursday, I took both girls to Old Time Pottery and Hancock Fabrics. Oh, and we had lunch at Chick-f-Le. That was fun! FAB got to play while I fed Baby….and I talked to a few other Moms. We are going to do that more often! Then Friday night, the girls and I went to the Mall! FAB did great…and Baby slept the whole time! So, I am SO thankful for the double stroller that my mom got me. It is GREAT! OH…and we went for several walks this week with it too. I just NEED to get out of the house every day or I will go crazy!
Umm….today, FIL called and wanted to come over….well, Hubby wasn’t here, but I said okay anyways. I am glad I did…we actually had a nice visit…he and his wife and me. The kids actually all did pretty good with them too. Hubby came home while they were still here….so it was nice. Guess what….totally not related, but Hubby told me today that his mom has already told him that we don’t need to worry about doing anything with her on Christmas Day because she is going out of town with her boyfriend, to his family. Interesting. Well, that makes things easier for us….but I hate it for his sisters. We are going to invite them to do something with us….I feel bad for them! And I told Hubby that I don’t ever want her to throw anything about how much time we spend with my family on the holidays if she is going to go away with her boyfriend. She never ceases to amaze me.
Umm…well, I have the best Hubby in the world. When I was at lunch with KK, she mentioned that she and two of my other friends from work are going to Belterra (a nice hotel and casino) on Sunday and staying overnight and then coming back on Monday. Well, I just mentioned it to Hubby when I got home and he told me that I should go. He then figured out all the details of the kids and everything and kept insisting that I should go because I need a little “me” time and I don’t get to do anything like this ever…so I feel a bit like a bad Mom for leaving my 3 week old baby….and all three kids with my Hubby….but I am going! So, we are leaving tomorrow at 2:30 and will be home on Monday afternoon. I am REALLY looking forward to it! I know we will have a blast! We won’t get much sleep…but we will have fun! I also know that I will worry about the kids and Hubby…..but I do need this little break….and Hubby insisted!!!!
Well, I better get off here and go check on dinner. I have been making dinner nearly every night this week! I think Hubby is getting used to it! I keep telling him that if I can go back to work part-time, I could cook dinner every night! I am still working on him about that. Actually, KK told me that I should propose a “flexible schedule” to my boss….tell him that I will work 7:00 – 2:00 in the office and then be hooked up at home from 3:00 – 5:00. That way I am still full-time, but I am also able to pick up I-Man every day from school. We’ll see. My work is pretty big on “flexible scheduling”…but who knows what Stinky Pete will say.
Well, I will talk to you all later! I hope I win lots of money at the casino….but really, how much can you win on nickel slot machines? LOL Love and prayers to all!!!!
Saturday, October 28, 2006
Sunday, October 22, 2006
I don't like titles either!!!!
Well...I really don't have a lot to talk about...but I am a little bored, so I thought I would post and update you all on my boring life! I said in Kelley's comments the other day that I feel like that Suave commercial...the invisible mom syndrome. I think I changed 4 poopy diapers today....not counting the many wet diapers. So, I definitely think that FAB and I are going to seriously tackle potty training in the next few weeks. I am going to give us a little more time of getting used to having Baby around, but then we are going to tackle this while I am home on Maternity Leave. She is 27 months old and it is time....I hope she agrees!!!
So, let's see! Friday...was a good day. I felt much better. I had FAB and Baby all morning and then when Hubby got home from work (he only worked half a day), I went and got my nails done really quick. Then when I got back, my parents were here and Dad went and got I-Man from school while Mom and I sat and talked. Then Mom and Dad went and got a new car and then came back to show it to us and visit with the kids for a bit. Hubby left for the men's retreat....more on that later. Then MIL came and picked up FAB and I-Man. So, Baby and I headed out to go shopping! I needed some things at Wal-Mart....so she and I headed there and then we went to Kohls to get a gift card for Mom for her birthday. What do you buy a woman who has everything? So, I just got her a gift card so she could pick out her own gift. Then we came home and enjoyed our evening together. Actually....she was awake later than normal and she woke up twice in the night. More than she usually does, of course since Hubby wasn't here to help!!!
So, then Saturday morning I got up before MIL was bringing the kids back so that I could take a shower in peace. She dropped the kids off and we had a fine day. Actually, FAB started going down hill. She has a cold and you know how usually you have one or two bad days with a cold? Well, Saturday was her bad day. My Dad came by for about an hour to visit with the kids...oh, and me too...LOL....then the kids took naps. Then Mom came over to visit before she went back to Kentucky....then Hubby came home. He was only home for about 2 hours....time enough to give all the kids baths and a little snuggle time....then he headed out to PT practice. He had to go an hour early since he is singing at the Heritage service too. Well, he took I-Man with him....then about 6:40, they both walked in....he brought I-Man home and was going back to PT practice. He was frustrated......but enough about that.
SO, that is about it for Saturday. It was a good day....except for FAB not feeling well. She is doing better now....but yesterday was rough. But anyways, my first day with all three kids went well and it was really not a big deal. I would've taken them to the park if FAB had been feeling better. I did fight back tears when my Mom left....she asked me if I was going to cry and I almost did...but then I started laughing with her about how much I bawled when she left after I-Man was born....I thought I had it tough then...with one baby! Geesh! Really, then it was more the fear of the unknown....but still. I am going to miss having her close...but I knew she had to go home at some point!
So, um.....the Men's Retreat. It sounds like they had a good time...but Hubby was a little disappointed. He really opened up a lot to me and talked.....we have certainly gotten much closer with this new baby....funny how that happens. Anyways, he was a little disappointed because he was really looking forward to some "male bonding time" and some real open and honest sharing time.....but I guess that didn't really happen. I guess it was hard for that to happen because some of the youth came. Not that that was a bad thing, but it did prohibit some of the "bonding" that Hubby was looking for.....that I think he is needing right now. He did share that they talked about their biggest fears in life...and he told me that he shared that he was scared that he was going to end up like his Dad and his Grandpa.....both cheated on their wives and walked out on their families. I knew that that worried him....but he had never actually come right out and told me that. I reassured him that I am much meaner than his mom or his grandma and if he did that, I would just cut it off....so he better not do that! Of course I was joking with him....but it was good for us to talk about it. I felt bad for him that he didn't get out of the retreat what he was hoping to. I know that I have gone to retreats or things like that sometimes and not had the experience I was hoping for either. But ....they had a good time and it was the first time they have ever done that kind of thing together and I hope it is the first of many! The guys at our church....all ages....need to come together and unite to make us stronger....just as the women do! On a funny note....it was a very cold night for camping!!!! I worried about him all night! I sure missed him at home!
Let's see....so today....the girls and I didn't go to church. FAB was feeling better when she woke up...but we weren't sure how she would be....so we decided to just stay home. The boys went to church....us girls just hung out here and played and stuff. I made lunch....the boys came home and we ate and then took naps....and then we went to choir practice. It was nice to get out of the house and have some adult conversation. We got the kids to bed and then Hubby went to Men's Group. Now I am watching some of my favorite shows......not much else going on!
OH! I spoke to KK on Friday......you will never guess this! Stinky Pete called her into his office on Friday morning and was BAWLING. HE WAS CRYING...he is a broken man and feels so bad for what he has put her through and is extremely worried about losing me. I couldn't believe it when she told me that. And then....today, my cell phone rang and it was HIM! I didn't answer it. But he left me a message and he and his wife and daugthers want to come over to my house to see Baby. I don't know what I am going to do.....I don't want them at my house, but how do I say no?!??!!? I am going to call and leave him a message....who knows what is going to happen with that. How weird.
Well....I guess I am gonna go. Tomorrow we have Baby's 2 week check-up....and then I get to go pick I-Man up from school for the first time in a few weeks. I am much stronger physically...so I need to start walking and get rid of this baby weight! (I was wearing regular jeans at choir practice tonight!!!!) I had decided to take myself off of all of my pain meds today....but that didn't last. I still need some of them. But I am out of the vicodin, I have one refill left, but I am going to try to just take the motrin. Aren't you glad I shared that?
Okay...I am rambling now. I hope you all have a great Monday and I will talk to you later! Love and hugs to you all!!!!
So, let's see! Friday...was a good day. I felt much better. I had FAB and Baby all morning and then when Hubby got home from work (he only worked half a day), I went and got my nails done really quick. Then when I got back, my parents were here and Dad went and got I-Man from school while Mom and I sat and talked. Then Mom and Dad went and got a new car and then came back to show it to us and visit with the kids for a bit. Hubby left for the men's retreat....more on that later. Then MIL came and picked up FAB and I-Man. So, Baby and I headed out to go shopping! I needed some things at Wal-Mart....so she and I headed there and then we went to Kohls to get a gift card for Mom for her birthday. What do you buy a woman who has everything? So, I just got her a gift card so she could pick out her own gift. Then we came home and enjoyed our evening together. Actually....she was awake later than normal and she woke up twice in the night. More than she usually does, of course since Hubby wasn't here to help!!!
So, then Saturday morning I got up before MIL was bringing the kids back so that I could take a shower in peace. She dropped the kids off and we had a fine day. Actually, FAB started going down hill. She has a cold and you know how usually you have one or two bad days with a cold? Well, Saturday was her bad day. My Dad came by for about an hour to visit with the kids...oh, and me too...LOL....then the kids took naps. Then Mom came over to visit before she went back to Kentucky....then Hubby came home. He was only home for about 2 hours....time enough to give all the kids baths and a little snuggle time....then he headed out to PT practice. He had to go an hour early since he is singing at the Heritage service too. Well, he took I-Man with him....then about 6:40, they both walked in....he brought I-Man home and was going back to PT practice. He was frustrated......but enough about that.
SO, that is about it for Saturday. It was a good day....except for FAB not feeling well. She is doing better now....but yesterday was rough. But anyways, my first day with all three kids went well and it was really not a big deal. I would've taken them to the park if FAB had been feeling better. I did fight back tears when my Mom left....she asked me if I was going to cry and I almost did...but then I started laughing with her about how much I bawled when she left after I-Man was born....I thought I had it tough then...with one baby! Geesh! Really, then it was more the fear of the unknown....but still. I am going to miss having her close...but I knew she had to go home at some point!
So, um.....the Men's Retreat. It sounds like they had a good time...but Hubby was a little disappointed. He really opened up a lot to me and talked.....we have certainly gotten much closer with this new baby....funny how that happens. Anyways, he was a little disappointed because he was really looking forward to some "male bonding time" and some real open and honest sharing time.....but I guess that didn't really happen. I guess it was hard for that to happen because some of the youth came. Not that that was a bad thing, but it did prohibit some of the "bonding" that Hubby was looking for.....that I think he is needing right now. He did share that they talked about their biggest fears in life...and he told me that he shared that he was scared that he was going to end up like his Dad and his Grandpa.....both cheated on their wives and walked out on their families. I knew that that worried him....but he had never actually come right out and told me that. I reassured him that I am much meaner than his mom or his grandma and if he did that, I would just cut it off....so he better not do that! Of course I was joking with him....but it was good for us to talk about it. I felt bad for him that he didn't get out of the retreat what he was hoping to. I know that I have gone to retreats or things like that sometimes and not had the experience I was hoping for either. But ....they had a good time and it was the first time they have ever done that kind of thing together and I hope it is the first of many! The guys at our church....all ages....need to come together and unite to make us stronger....just as the women do! On a funny note....it was a very cold night for camping!!!! I worried about him all night! I sure missed him at home!
Let's see....so today....the girls and I didn't go to church. FAB was feeling better when she woke up...but we weren't sure how she would be....so we decided to just stay home. The boys went to church....us girls just hung out here and played and stuff. I made lunch....the boys came home and we ate and then took naps....and then we went to choir practice. It was nice to get out of the house and have some adult conversation. We got the kids to bed and then Hubby went to Men's Group. Now I am watching some of my favorite shows......not much else going on!
OH! I spoke to KK on Friday......you will never guess this! Stinky Pete called her into his office on Friday morning and was BAWLING. HE WAS CRYING...he is a broken man and feels so bad for what he has put her through and is extremely worried about losing me. I couldn't believe it when she told me that. And then....today, my cell phone rang and it was HIM! I didn't answer it. But he left me a message and he and his wife and daugthers want to come over to my house to see Baby. I don't know what I am going to do.....I don't want them at my house, but how do I say no?!??!!? I am going to call and leave him a message....who knows what is going to happen with that. How weird.
Well....I guess I am gonna go. Tomorrow we have Baby's 2 week check-up....and then I get to go pick I-Man up from school for the first time in a few weeks. I am much stronger physically...so I need to start walking and get rid of this baby weight! (I was wearing regular jeans at choir practice tonight!!!!) I had decided to take myself off of all of my pain meds today....but that didn't last. I still need some of them. But I am out of the vicodin, I have one refill left, but I am going to try to just take the motrin. Aren't you glad I shared that?
Okay...I am rambling now. I hope you all have a great Monday and I will talk to you later! Love and hugs to you all!!!!
Friday, October 20, 2006
I am Alive!!!
Well, I am still alive…I have just not been myself this week. Imagine that?!?! Let’s see. I can update you on my week because there hasn’t been that much excitement!
Sunday…we had a good night with Baby (my new name for her…since she is my baby!) so we all got up and got ready for church. Hubby and the kids were going to Sunday School and then Hubby was coming home to get Baby and me. Well, about the time I was ready to fix my hair, our power went out! That was a bummer. I almost didn’t go to church…but it came back on and I was able to get ready. My hair still looked like crap because I was trying to fix it without power and blah, blah, blah. Anyways! So, Hubby came home and got me and Baby and took us to church. She slept through her entire first visit to church. My parents came…that was wonderful for me! So, right before the service began, my mom leans over to me and says: “Okay, you can hold her until the singing starts because she is your baby and you earned that right. But once the music starts, you need to hand her over to me.” I just laughed because my poor mom has had such little baby time because she has helped me so much with the other two….and it was just so funny coming from her. So, I, like a good daughter, handed her over! My mom just enjoyed holding her. There is something about seeing my parents with my kids that just melts my heart and brings back so many good memories. I really have the best parents in the whole world…right Sister???? So, the service was good and then afterwards…even though the sermon was on gluttony…we went to Ryans. That is where we have gone to dinner after each “first service” for all three of my kids. The only difference is that usually MIL and SILs are there….but they weren’t at church on Sunday…so they missed out. Priorities. But, I won’t get into that. Actually…I don’t blame SIL. She has her hands full with working more than a full-time job and taking care of Little B all by herself. So, if she over-slept and missed church, I am not going to give her a hard time. MIL, is another story. But again, I won’t go into that. SO! After dinner, we came home and took naps. It was nice…very nice! Actually, I don’t think I slept very long. I spent time playing and talking with I-Man while the girls were sleeping. OH, Hubby’s family was supposed to have a get-together, but that got cancelled at the last minute. So, he called SIL to make sure she knew…and he invited her over. He said she sounded like she could use some company when he talked to her. So, she came over and stayed for a while. That Little B looks so big next to Baby!!! She (SIL) is really doing so great with him. We are so proud of her. Anways….so it was time for choir practice…and I (severe over share alert) actually felt like I had to go poop ….so since it had been a week since I had last done that, I skipped choir practice. I felt so much better after going to the bathroom. I know that is TMI, but I was in pain!!! So, Hubby came home (he had taken the two big kiddos with him) and we got them in bed and then I went to women’s group for a little bit. It was nice to be out of the house and talk to my Girls for a bit. I didn’t get to visit with SQ or Minnie very much, but it was nice to go and have some girl talk for a while!!!
So, that was my excitement for the week….no, seriously! Monday….just stayed home with Baby and FAB. My mom picked up I-Man from school and then took FAB and I-Man until it was their bed-time. She did the same thing on Tuesday.
Wednesday….my mom and I got out of the house! She came over and picked up FAB, Baby and me and we went to visit my Grandma so she could see her newest Great-Granddaughter and the one that was born on her birthday. She held her and just stared at her. It was very sweet. We didn’t stay long…she smokes and her house is very smoky…so it isn’t good for any of us…especially Baby. But my Grandma was thrilled that we brought Baby over for her to hold and see. I am glad we did that. Then we went and my mom looked at a house in Fairborn….the girls and I stayed in the van. She didn’t like it, so she wasn’t in there very long. Then we went to lunch at Logans! That was very, very yummy!!! Baby slept most of the time…she woke up at the end to eat. FAB was very good. She has this shirt that looks like a big pumpkin (jack-o-lantern) and I think every waiter/waitress there had to stop and tell her how cute of a pumpkin she was. She is a ham! It was nice lunch with Mom and the girls!!! Then we came home and I was exhausted! That is the most I had done in a while. Mom got I-Man from school and then she went home. I got FAB to take a nap and I-Man and I colored and then he let me take a bit of a nap too. Hubby didn’t work late, so he was home for dinner…oh, and his other sister came to see Baby for the first time. She is a little odd….but she really loves her nieces and nephews and they love her. It is just a shame that her roommate and her are raising her roommate’s niece and nephew….they get more attention from SIL than my kids do…and somehow, she thinks that is our fault. I guess she doesn’t get that we are responsible parents and don’t want other people raising our kids. I don’t know if that made sense, but oh well.
So, that brings us to Wednesday night/Thursday. Well, Baby is really a wonderful baby! She only cries when you change her diaper. Other than that, she doesn’t cry (yet…I know that will change). She just whimpers to eat and that is about it. So, she is great at nights…usually only wakes up once to eat. Well, I have a cold…and I was up hacking most of Wednesday night. So, between my coughing and then feeding Baby….I didn’t sleep much at all. So, I was not feeling good on Thursday morning. I just felt horrible…and then the crying started again. OH, and I over-dosed myself on some of my pain medicine…took it sooner than I was supposed to…so I was in pretty bad shape. I finally called my Mom and through my tears, asked her if it was okay if Hubby took FAB to her house. She said of course…but wanted to ask me more questions about how I was feeling…which only made me cry more! So, Hubby took FAB to her house and then came back and took Baby and I FINALLY slept for about 2 hours. I woke up feeling a bit better….but still couldn’t stop crying. Hubby just held me and let me cry for the longest time…but he doesn’t understand why I just can’t stop crying and why I can’t explain why I am crying. He gets frustrated because he can’t fix it. So, Speedy called to check on me…and it was all I could do to not cry when I was talking to her. Sister called…and again, I had to fight back tears. I just sat and cried and cried. It is so frustrating!!!! So, Mom picked up I-Man from school and took them back to her house for a while. I was glad because I didn’t want him or FAB to see me like that. By the time she brought them home, I was feeling better and more in control. She brought us dinner…how wonderful of her! Hubby came home and we ate and then headed out to Small Group. I almost didn’t go…but I thought it would be good for me to get out of the house. Plus, I needed more pads, so I needed Hubby to take me to the store to get those. I would just have him buy them, but he never buys the right kind! LOL Well, Small Group was good. I started crying again at prayer time, because Hubby asked for prayers for me….but I was able to control it better. Again, I hate feeling out of control. So, we got home, got the kids to bed and watched Survivor…then I went to bed.
Last night was better….I didn’t cough nearly as much….and I had a long “talk” with God and myself last night. I just lay there in bed and was praying and realized that I have so much to be grateful for. God has given me way more blessings than I deserve. I mean, seriously, I have an awesome Christian husband who loves me and takes great care of me and our kids….I have three beautiful kids….I have a wonderful family who loves me and my husband and my kids….I have wonderful friends….and that isn’t even counting the material blessings that God provides for us. I need to stop feeling sorry for myself and take it one minute, one hour, one day at a time. I am not going to be the world’s greatest mother overnight. I am going to have tough times with my three kids….but God doesn’t give us more than we can handle and I can handle this! So, I woke up in a much better state of mind this morning. It is already a much better day. I have had FAB and Baby all morning and FAB has been so sweet today. She must’ve sensed that she was rotten yesterday and that she needed to go easier on Mommy today. My Mom is going to pick I-Man up from school and then I think her and Dad are going to spend a little bit of time with us. Then MIL is picking up the two big kids and they are spending the night with her. Hubby is going to the Men’s Retreat at church. So, it will be just me and Baby tonight. Then tomorrow, MIL is dropping the kids off at 9:00 and it will be my first day with all three of the kids!!! So, say a little prayer for me tomorrow! I am feeling stronger (physically) every day….so I know I can do it. I just hope the kids are having a good day tomorrow! MIL was supposed to keep them most of the day, but her plans changed. I just talked to my mom and she said that she could help out some tomorrow afternoon after the funeral (one of her aunt’s died). But I know she is anxious to get home to Kentucky, so I am going to try to do it by myself!!! Again, I know I can do it…I just hope I have a good night tonight and I feel as good or better than I feel today!
Well, so you are up-to-date on my exciting week! I told you that not much happened! I am sure I will cry again tomorrow when my Mom goes home….just the security that she was so close by if I needed her has been nice. I cried both times she left before (when I had I-Man and FAB too). This is just one of those times in my life when I really need my mom! Her birthday is this weekend….I need to figure out a nice gift to get her!!!! She has done so much for my family over the past few weeks. God has blessed me beyond words.
Well…..I love you all and have been “lurking” to get caught up on everyone. Our computer was out of commission for a few days this week, so I got behind. Love and prayers!!!!
Sunday…we had a good night with Baby (my new name for her…since she is my baby!) so we all got up and got ready for church. Hubby and the kids were going to Sunday School and then Hubby was coming home to get Baby and me. Well, about the time I was ready to fix my hair, our power went out! That was a bummer. I almost didn’t go to church…but it came back on and I was able to get ready. My hair still looked like crap because I was trying to fix it without power and blah, blah, blah. Anyways! So, Hubby came home and got me and Baby and took us to church. She slept through her entire first visit to church. My parents came…that was wonderful for me! So, right before the service began, my mom leans over to me and says: “Okay, you can hold her until the singing starts because she is your baby and you earned that right. But once the music starts, you need to hand her over to me.” I just laughed because my poor mom has had such little baby time because she has helped me so much with the other two….and it was just so funny coming from her. So, I, like a good daughter, handed her over! My mom just enjoyed holding her. There is something about seeing my parents with my kids that just melts my heart and brings back so many good memories. I really have the best parents in the whole world…right Sister???? So, the service was good and then afterwards…even though the sermon was on gluttony…we went to Ryans. That is where we have gone to dinner after each “first service” for all three of my kids. The only difference is that usually MIL and SILs are there….but they weren’t at church on Sunday…so they missed out. Priorities. But, I won’t get into that. Actually…I don’t blame SIL. She has her hands full with working more than a full-time job and taking care of Little B all by herself. So, if she over-slept and missed church, I am not going to give her a hard time. MIL, is another story. But again, I won’t go into that. SO! After dinner, we came home and took naps. It was nice…very nice! Actually, I don’t think I slept very long. I spent time playing and talking with I-Man while the girls were sleeping. OH, Hubby’s family was supposed to have a get-together, but that got cancelled at the last minute. So, he called SIL to make sure she knew…and he invited her over. He said she sounded like she could use some company when he talked to her. So, she came over and stayed for a while. That Little B looks so big next to Baby!!! She (SIL) is really doing so great with him. We are so proud of her. Anways….so it was time for choir practice…and I (severe over share alert) actually felt like I had to go poop ….so since it had been a week since I had last done that, I skipped choir practice. I felt so much better after going to the bathroom. I know that is TMI, but I was in pain!!! So, Hubby came home (he had taken the two big kiddos with him) and we got them in bed and then I went to women’s group for a little bit. It was nice to be out of the house and talk to my Girls for a bit. I didn’t get to visit with SQ or Minnie very much, but it was nice to go and have some girl talk for a while!!!
So, that was my excitement for the week….no, seriously! Monday….just stayed home with Baby and FAB. My mom picked up I-Man from school and then took FAB and I-Man until it was their bed-time. She did the same thing on Tuesday.
Wednesday….my mom and I got out of the house! She came over and picked up FAB, Baby and me and we went to visit my Grandma so she could see her newest Great-Granddaughter and the one that was born on her birthday. She held her and just stared at her. It was very sweet. We didn’t stay long…she smokes and her house is very smoky…so it isn’t good for any of us…especially Baby. But my Grandma was thrilled that we brought Baby over for her to hold and see. I am glad we did that. Then we went and my mom looked at a house in Fairborn….the girls and I stayed in the van. She didn’t like it, so she wasn’t in there very long. Then we went to lunch at Logans! That was very, very yummy!!! Baby slept most of the time…she woke up at the end to eat. FAB was very good. She has this shirt that looks like a big pumpkin (jack-o-lantern) and I think every waiter/waitress there had to stop and tell her how cute of a pumpkin she was. She is a ham! It was nice lunch with Mom and the girls!!! Then we came home and I was exhausted! That is the most I had done in a while. Mom got I-Man from school and then she went home. I got FAB to take a nap and I-Man and I colored and then he let me take a bit of a nap too. Hubby didn’t work late, so he was home for dinner…oh, and his other sister came to see Baby for the first time. She is a little odd….but she really loves her nieces and nephews and they love her. It is just a shame that her roommate and her are raising her roommate’s niece and nephew….they get more attention from SIL than my kids do…and somehow, she thinks that is our fault. I guess she doesn’t get that we are responsible parents and don’t want other people raising our kids. I don’t know if that made sense, but oh well.
So, that brings us to Wednesday night/Thursday. Well, Baby is really a wonderful baby! She only cries when you change her diaper. Other than that, she doesn’t cry (yet…I know that will change). She just whimpers to eat and that is about it. So, she is great at nights…usually only wakes up once to eat. Well, I have a cold…and I was up hacking most of Wednesday night. So, between my coughing and then feeding Baby….I didn’t sleep much at all. So, I was not feeling good on Thursday morning. I just felt horrible…and then the crying started again. OH, and I over-dosed myself on some of my pain medicine…took it sooner than I was supposed to…so I was in pretty bad shape. I finally called my Mom and through my tears, asked her if it was okay if Hubby took FAB to her house. She said of course…but wanted to ask me more questions about how I was feeling…which only made me cry more! So, Hubby took FAB to her house and then came back and took Baby and I FINALLY slept for about 2 hours. I woke up feeling a bit better….but still couldn’t stop crying. Hubby just held me and let me cry for the longest time…but he doesn’t understand why I just can’t stop crying and why I can’t explain why I am crying. He gets frustrated because he can’t fix it. So, Speedy called to check on me…and it was all I could do to not cry when I was talking to her. Sister called…and again, I had to fight back tears. I just sat and cried and cried. It is so frustrating!!!! So, Mom picked up I-Man from school and took them back to her house for a while. I was glad because I didn’t want him or FAB to see me like that. By the time she brought them home, I was feeling better and more in control. She brought us dinner…how wonderful of her! Hubby came home and we ate and then headed out to Small Group. I almost didn’t go…but I thought it would be good for me to get out of the house. Plus, I needed more pads, so I needed Hubby to take me to the store to get those. I would just have him buy them, but he never buys the right kind! LOL Well, Small Group was good. I started crying again at prayer time, because Hubby asked for prayers for me….but I was able to control it better. Again, I hate feeling out of control. So, we got home, got the kids to bed and watched Survivor…then I went to bed.
Last night was better….I didn’t cough nearly as much….and I had a long “talk” with God and myself last night. I just lay there in bed and was praying and realized that I have so much to be grateful for. God has given me way more blessings than I deserve. I mean, seriously, I have an awesome Christian husband who loves me and takes great care of me and our kids….I have three beautiful kids….I have a wonderful family who loves me and my husband and my kids….I have wonderful friends….and that isn’t even counting the material blessings that God provides for us. I need to stop feeling sorry for myself and take it one minute, one hour, one day at a time. I am not going to be the world’s greatest mother overnight. I am going to have tough times with my three kids….but God doesn’t give us more than we can handle and I can handle this! So, I woke up in a much better state of mind this morning. It is already a much better day. I have had FAB and Baby all morning and FAB has been so sweet today. She must’ve sensed that she was rotten yesterday and that she needed to go easier on Mommy today. My Mom is going to pick I-Man up from school and then I think her and Dad are going to spend a little bit of time with us. Then MIL is picking up the two big kids and they are spending the night with her. Hubby is going to the Men’s Retreat at church. So, it will be just me and Baby tonight. Then tomorrow, MIL is dropping the kids off at 9:00 and it will be my first day with all three of the kids!!! So, say a little prayer for me tomorrow! I am feeling stronger (physically) every day….so I know I can do it. I just hope the kids are having a good day tomorrow! MIL was supposed to keep them most of the day, but her plans changed. I just talked to my mom and she said that she could help out some tomorrow afternoon after the funeral (one of her aunt’s died). But I know she is anxious to get home to Kentucky, so I am going to try to do it by myself!!! Again, I know I can do it…I just hope I have a good night tonight and I feel as good or better than I feel today!
Well, so you are up-to-date on my exciting week! I told you that not much happened! I am sure I will cry again tomorrow when my Mom goes home….just the security that she was so close by if I needed her has been nice. I cried both times she left before (when I had I-Man and FAB too). This is just one of those times in my life when I really need my mom! Her birthday is this weekend….I need to figure out a nice gift to get her!!!! She has done so much for my family over the past few weeks. God has blessed me beyond words.
Well…..I love you all and have been “lurking” to get caught up on everyone. Our computer was out of commission for a few days this week, so I got behind. Love and prayers!!!!
Saturday, October 14, 2006
Home!!!
Well, we are all home! All 5 of us! Little G and I got released from the hospital on Thursday morning. I should back up and say that Hubby decided to stay at the hospital with me on Wednesday night. We decided that we missed each other too much when he went home, so he stayed with me. Isn't he sweet?!!? For some reason, my emotional reaction to this baby has been that I don't want Hubby to leave me. Silly, I know...but I just cry when he leaves. But then...now....I am crying at everything...but more about that in a minute.
So, Thursday morning...my doctor came in and went over all my discharge stuff....we got out of there by 10:45! I was very impressed. So, Hubby and I got Little G in the van and headed home. My mom and FAB met us there. FAB was so sweet and just wanted to hold Little G. So, Mom left and it was just the four of us for a bit. FAB and Little G sat in our big recliner together and watched cartoons. It was very sweet. Then we all went to take naps....FAB never went to sleep, but she was quiet and good so we all could sleep for a bit. Then Hubby and FAB went to pick I-Man up from school. He came home and we had some nice family time for a while. I-Man had a bad day at school...he ended up on blue (it goes, green then yellow then blue)...so not good. But we didn't scold him too much because it was a rough week for him! MIL ended up coming over with Little B and she brought dinner for us. Then later my mom came and brought dessert....New Mommy showed up....then my mom took the kids (I-Man and FAB) to her house for the evening. MIL left soon after and then SIL left soon after that. And we were alone for our first night at home!!!
Little G did pretty good for her first night. I was afraid that we were going to have to wake her up to feed her...because she was sleeping so much. But that was not the case. She woke up every 3 hours to eat. At the 2nd feeding, she just didn't want to go back to sleep. In fact, I am not sure she ever did. I think Hubby ended up getting up with her and feeding her again and then putting her back to bed. So, it wasn't too bad. The second night was worse...but I think that is just because I was more tired. My body just has to get back in the routine of getting up every few hours. But Hubby helps a lot too....he can since I am not breastfeeding.
So, on Friday....not much happened! My mom brought the kids over for lunch...so we all had lunch together (well, not Hubby because he had to go to work). They didn't stay very long and then Little G and I just took it easy all afternoon. We dozed off and just relaxed. Hubby got home from work and really ended up working on his computer most of the night...but he was home! Mom brought the kids back over for a little bit....my Dad came over for a few minutes when he got in town...and then they left again for the evening.
Last night (although I was more tired) was a good night for Little G. Hubby fed her at 10:15 and then put her in her cradle. She slept until 2:30! I got up and fed her 4 ounces....she didn't want to go back to sleep right away (she had the hiccups, so I don't think she could've anyways), so I just sat and rocked her...dozing a bit...until she fell asleep around 4:00. Then she got up to eat again at 6:15. I ended up staying up because we had to tak her to her check-up appointment at 8:30 anyways. She weighs 8 pounds 5 ounces, so that is good! The nurse said they are supposed to be back to their birth weight by 2 weeks, ummmm...that shouldn't be a problem! She isn't jaundiced AT ALL! Isn't that great!?!?! So, the appointment was great. We left there and ran by the pharmacy to pick up a few things and then came home. That was the most I had been "out" since we had her on Monday!
We got home and ate a quick breakfast before Little G needed to eat. Hubby had to go to work and then Sister and Buford showed up!!! Sister was so excited to see Little G. She just kept taking pictures and "oohing" and "ahhing" over her! We both agreed that looking at Little G is not like looking at a new baby because she looks so much like I-Man did when he was a baby! It is very uncanny. So, Sister and Buford and I sat and talked for a while...then Mom and Dad came over with the kiddos. I-Man and Buford took off to hunt for fleas (they went to the Flea Market...LOL). Mom, Jodi, Dad, FAB, Little G and I just took it easy around here and enjoyed the company. Mom gave Little G her first sponge bath...and we just had a great day.
Well, then I started to get really tired and sore and emotional. I just can't put it all into words. I got this way with both of the other kids....so I knew it was coming, but it just kinda hit me all at once....where I cry for no reason...or for so many resasons that I can't put into words why it is that I am crying. I feel bad because I can't handle all of my kids yet...I mean, I just had a pretty major surgery...so, it is normal that I am sore and recovering and all of that..but I feel like a bad mom. I feel bad because my mom has put her life on hold for me and my family....I feel bad because I can't pick up FAB and give her the attention she was used to having....I feel bad because I can't do much around the house...I feel bad because....I could just go on and on and on! I just can't stop crying and I also can't really put into words why I am crying! So, I was an emotional mess as Sister and Buford and my parents were leaving. I just went and took a nap!
I woke up still emotional...but I know this is just part of it. It will probably get worse before it gets better....the joy of hormones!!!!! However, FAB and I-Man are sound asleep in their own beds for the first time this week. That makes me feel good. I love that my Mom has kept them for us all week....but I also love having them home. I just can't handle them by myself yet....
SO! Enough about all of that! I am pretty sure that Little G and I are going to church tomorrow...unless something happens and we have a really bad night. I am not going to let anyone hold her (except family) because she is just too little to be passed around yet. But we are going to be there! I need to get out of the house and feel somewhat normal. I don't know about choir or women's group yet. I don't want to over-do it and then pay for it on Monday. So, we will see!
Well...I guess that is enough rambling for one night. I am glad to be home...glad that Sister and Buford met Little G today....just pray for my "baby blues" as my Mom calls them. Really it is just getting my hormones under control.....but it is a pain in the meantime!!!
Love and prayers to all!!!!
So, Thursday morning...my doctor came in and went over all my discharge stuff....we got out of there by 10:45! I was very impressed. So, Hubby and I got Little G in the van and headed home. My mom and FAB met us there. FAB was so sweet and just wanted to hold Little G. So, Mom left and it was just the four of us for a bit. FAB and Little G sat in our big recliner together and watched cartoons. It was very sweet. Then we all went to take naps....FAB never went to sleep, but she was quiet and good so we all could sleep for a bit. Then Hubby and FAB went to pick I-Man up from school. He came home and we had some nice family time for a while. I-Man had a bad day at school...he ended up on blue (it goes, green then yellow then blue)...so not good. But we didn't scold him too much because it was a rough week for him! MIL ended up coming over with Little B and she brought dinner for us. Then later my mom came and brought dessert....New Mommy showed up....then my mom took the kids (I-Man and FAB) to her house for the evening. MIL left soon after and then SIL left soon after that. And we were alone for our first night at home!!!
Little G did pretty good for her first night. I was afraid that we were going to have to wake her up to feed her...because she was sleeping so much. But that was not the case. She woke up every 3 hours to eat. At the 2nd feeding, she just didn't want to go back to sleep. In fact, I am not sure she ever did. I think Hubby ended up getting up with her and feeding her again and then putting her back to bed. So, it wasn't too bad. The second night was worse...but I think that is just because I was more tired. My body just has to get back in the routine of getting up every few hours. But Hubby helps a lot too....he can since I am not breastfeeding.
So, on Friday....not much happened! My mom brought the kids over for lunch...so we all had lunch together (well, not Hubby because he had to go to work). They didn't stay very long and then Little G and I just took it easy all afternoon. We dozed off and just relaxed. Hubby got home from work and really ended up working on his computer most of the night...but he was home! Mom brought the kids back over for a little bit....my Dad came over for a few minutes when he got in town...and then they left again for the evening.
Last night (although I was more tired) was a good night for Little G. Hubby fed her at 10:15 and then put her in her cradle. She slept until 2:30! I got up and fed her 4 ounces....she didn't want to go back to sleep right away (she had the hiccups, so I don't think she could've anyways), so I just sat and rocked her...dozing a bit...until she fell asleep around 4:00. Then she got up to eat again at 6:15. I ended up staying up because we had to tak her to her check-up appointment at 8:30 anyways. She weighs 8 pounds 5 ounces, so that is good! The nurse said they are supposed to be back to their birth weight by 2 weeks, ummmm...that shouldn't be a problem! She isn't jaundiced AT ALL! Isn't that great!?!?! So, the appointment was great. We left there and ran by the pharmacy to pick up a few things and then came home. That was the most I had been "out" since we had her on Monday!
We got home and ate a quick breakfast before Little G needed to eat. Hubby had to go to work and then Sister and Buford showed up!!! Sister was so excited to see Little G. She just kept taking pictures and "oohing" and "ahhing" over her! We both agreed that looking at Little G is not like looking at a new baby because she looks so much like I-Man did when he was a baby! It is very uncanny. So, Sister and Buford and I sat and talked for a while...then Mom and Dad came over with the kiddos. I-Man and Buford took off to hunt for fleas (they went to the Flea Market...LOL). Mom, Jodi, Dad, FAB, Little G and I just took it easy around here and enjoyed the company. Mom gave Little G her first sponge bath...and we just had a great day.
Well, then I started to get really tired and sore and emotional. I just can't put it all into words. I got this way with both of the other kids....so I knew it was coming, but it just kinda hit me all at once....where I cry for no reason...or for so many resasons that I can't put into words why it is that I am crying. I feel bad because I can't handle all of my kids yet...I mean, I just had a pretty major surgery...so, it is normal that I am sore and recovering and all of that..but I feel like a bad mom. I feel bad because my mom has put her life on hold for me and my family....I feel bad because I can't pick up FAB and give her the attention she was used to having....I feel bad because I can't do much around the house...I feel bad because....I could just go on and on and on! I just can't stop crying and I also can't really put into words why I am crying! So, I was an emotional mess as Sister and Buford and my parents were leaving. I just went and took a nap!
I woke up still emotional...but I know this is just part of it. It will probably get worse before it gets better....the joy of hormones!!!!! However, FAB and I-Man are sound asleep in their own beds for the first time this week. That makes me feel good. I love that my Mom has kept them for us all week....but I also love having them home. I just can't handle them by myself yet....
SO! Enough about all of that! I am pretty sure that Little G and I are going to church tomorrow...unless something happens and we have a really bad night. I am not going to let anyone hold her (except family) because she is just too little to be passed around yet. But we are going to be there! I need to get out of the house and feel somewhat normal. I don't know about choir or women's group yet. I don't want to over-do it and then pay for it on Monday. So, we will see!
Well...I guess that is enough rambling for one night. I am glad to be home...glad that Sister and Buford met Little G today....just pray for my "baby blues" as my Mom calls them. Really it is just getting my hormones under control.....but it is a pain in the meantime!!!
Love and prayers to all!!!!
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
From the Hospital....
Howdy everyone! I am sitting in my hospital bed.....and journaling! Isn't that a hoot?!? HBM will probably be doing the same thing in a few months....right???? It is actually cool that Hubby's laptop works in here....we have been able to check email, look at Little G's picture on the website (www.kmcnetwork.org) (then go to KMH or something like that Baby Gallery...for Josy, in case you don't remember, my last name starts with a B)...and of course, I have been able to check journals! Priorities...right?!?!? LOL
So, obviously Little G is here and health and everything is going good! Umm...don't remember where we left off, but Saturday and Sunday I didn't do much of anything. I did go to church...but that was about it. I only slept about 2 hours each night....just so uncomfortable and nervous and all that stuff. So, Monday morning....I got up and got myself all ready and then woke up Hubby and the kids. We got the kids all ready and then my parents came over. When we woke I-Man up, the first thing he asked me was if this was the day that the baby was going to be born. I got all teary-eyed....I miss that little guy...he can be so sweet at times! (Notice the "at times"). So, then Hubby and I were off to the hospital!
We got into the HUGE labor and delivery room. I wish my "real" room was that big! Oh well. My nurse was really nice and made the time go by quickly and painlessly. Well, maybe not painlessly. She had to poke me twice to get the IV in...which is really not bad for me. But the first time really hurt because she was really trying to move it around to make it work. OH, and the BP cuff was killing me too. So....just a few minutes before it was time for me to go to the OR, my parents got there with FABulous and my MIL came. After hugs and kisses all around, I walked to the OR...isn't that weird! Well, the nurse told Hubby she would be right back to get him after they gave me my spinal. Well, 30 minutes later they went and got him. The first person who tried to give me my spinal did something wrong or something...I am still not sure what happened, but someone else had to come in and do it again. So, that was VERY NOT PLEASANT. It was actually extremely painful....and I have a huge bruise on my back to show for it. (you aren't supposed to have that bruise) It probably would have been better if Hubby had been in there with me during that....but my doctor was great and really helped me through that. They kept apologizing, because it really wasn't supposed to be that bad....but I told them (after they finally got it in and I was going numb) that they didn't need to apologize...I was having a kid here...so pain was to be expected!
Okay...so then Hubby came in and the fun began! About 11 minutes after Hubby came in the room, Little G was out!!! Hubby got it on video and he left my side to go be with her while they began to tie my tubes. They held her up so I could see her....but I was crying too hard. I just lay there and cried and cried and cried. I was so relieved that she was healthy (her APGAR scores were 9 and 9....the best they give!!!). I did over-hear one of the doctors tell the other that they didn't know how I had gotten pregnant because "neither of her tubes look good". I thought that was interesting...and confirmed yet again that the One we serve is greater than all things and His plan is perfect and beyond our comprehension. Needless to say, I was a little emotional!!!! So, Hubby got to spend a lot of time with her while they were tying my tubes...that was awesome! It is so neat to see your husband, the man you love and the man that God gave me, to see him at moments like those. Can't really describe it...but it is just awesome and makes you love them even more. Talk about a proud Daddy...and a good one too. SO...finally they got my tubes tied, cut and burned.....at my request!!!...and the doctor handed me my little girl and they wheeled me out of the OR. I held her and kissed her and was amazed by her. I asked Hubby to go get my Mom....that is who I needed to see next...and she needed to see me. So, she came back and I gave her Little G so she could be amazed by our third precious gift. Hubby brought FABulous back too....and her first reaction was really just overwhelmed....I think. Well, I still had my hair net on (because I forgot about it) and had all kinds of tubes and stuff on me. So, she didn't really know what to think. But she did kiss Little G and started to warm up to her. My Dad came back and held her for a minute...and so did MIL. Then FIL and Step-MIL showed up. I was glad they did....for Hubby. He needed his parents there too. So, that was about it for a bit. They took Little G off to the nursery and I rested in the recovery room until they took me to my room!
Once I got all settled in my room, Hubby and his parents went and had lunch and I just rested. That was nice. Then, they brought Little G in the room and we got to enjoy our new bundle. She is beautiful...I know I am biased, but she is beautiful! Make sure you go to the website and check her out! I wish I could add a picture here...but I don't remember how to do that and I don't know if I could do it on Hubby's computer anyways. So, check out the website!!!
So, FIL and Step-MIL stayed and visited with us for a bit....then they left and Preacher and his middle girl came to visit....then my Parents got here with I-Man and FAB. Since Preacher's girl was here at first, I-Man was a bit shy at first....but he did hold Little G. We got some pictures of the three kids together....but my kids didn't stay too long because they get too hyper and bored in the hospital!!! And again, I was still hooked up to the IV and a catheter, so I think that might've scared them both a bit.
So, on her first day, the only other visitors we had were MIL and New Mommy and Little B came in the evening. It was funny to me that I had just seen Little B at church the day before and thought how little he was....but next to Little G...he looks so big! It was a nice visit with SIL. I am really beginning to get along with her and feel closer to her all the time.
So, then Hubby and I just had Little G to ourselves until we sent her to the nursery for the evening. Hubby spent the night here and I don't think he slept well on the rock-hard recliner, but I, for the first time in weeks, slept great! They gave me some benadryl for the itching that the pain meds caused....so that helped me to sleep....it was a nice night.
This morning, after they had taken my IV out and my catheter...I was able to get up and move! That was great!!! It was hard.....but it felt good to be out of the bed! I took a shower and felt more normal!!!
OH....we were asked yesterday if we would be okay with having a male student nursing assistant today....and I said sure. Well, I was the only patient that said yes to that, so we had this young guy, Caleb, who took really good care of us all morning....like he was seriously in here every 10 minutes. He was sweet....I guess since it is my 3rd, I am not nearly as "shy" as new mothers....and they like for them to see c-section patients because there is more for them to check and see.
Little G is doing great!!!! Overnight, and even when MIL was here last night, she had been spitting up a lot. I was afraid we were going to have to change her formula. But today, she has done great and she has only spit up once...and it was very little! We kept her with us all day except when they took her out for lab work this evening. KK came to visit today and then TT and her daughter....and then Aunt Beautiful and Uncle Poncho...then Aunt Chatty Cathy and Uncle Funny Hat....and then Queenie and Princess....and MIL. We had a lot of visitors tonight!!! MIL got ticked off.....and I don't really care! She gets off work at 3:30...but didn't show up to see us until nearly 7:00. Well, when she got here, Aunt Beautiful and Uncle Poncho had been here for about a half an hour and hadn't gotten to see or hold Little G yet because she was getting her lab work done. So, when they brought her in, I tried to make sure that Aunt Beautiful got to hold her first....she had been waiting and hadn't held her yet. So, I don't think MIL got mad about that....but I could tell she was itching to hold her....and I understand that. So, then....it was time to feed Little G and right then, Aunt Chatty Cathy came in. So, she just kinda took Little G and fed her.....that made MIL mad, I could tell. But I didn't care! MIL could've gotten there sooner....and Aunt Chatty Cathy didn't stay long anyways! She fed her and then MIL took her from her and they left. So, again....MIL had already held her (not fed her, but held her) AND she could've come earlier! So, then Queen was here...and I didn't think that MIL was going to give her up, but she finally did....sorry about that Queenie....but she had to hold her for a bit. She had to rush off...who knows why. ARGGH....
So, after everyone left, I mentioned that I think MIL got mad to Hubby and he said yes....he would call her tomorrow and tell her that she could've/should've come over earlier and also just because her family doesn't care to come and visit....my family does and that is just as important to me as anyone else who comes to visit. She gets her feelings hurt too easily... especially when she just comes and tries to act like Super Grandma when it is convenient for her. I made a comment about "my poor mom" having to take care of my kids all week and not getting much baby time...purposely to my Aunts in front of MIL. Did she catch the hint? Probably not. But I had to get that in. Then again, I would much rather they be with my mom....but I do feel bad for her. I am sure they are wearing her out.
I know I am rambling....sorry about that!!!!
So, I need to get off her and get to sleep. I was killing time because I knew they were going to come in and give me meds and a heating pad....so there was no use going to sleep until they did that. Well, I am now getting tired and ready to crash!!!
Thanks for your prayers.... they were answered because God blessed us with another BEAUTIFUL and HEALTHY baby girl. We are both doing good, and looking forward to going home on Thursday.
Love and Hugs to you all!!!!
So, obviously Little G is here and health and everything is going good! Umm...don't remember where we left off, but Saturday and Sunday I didn't do much of anything. I did go to church...but that was about it. I only slept about 2 hours each night....just so uncomfortable and nervous and all that stuff. So, Monday morning....I got up and got myself all ready and then woke up Hubby and the kids. We got the kids all ready and then my parents came over. When we woke I-Man up, the first thing he asked me was if this was the day that the baby was going to be born. I got all teary-eyed....I miss that little guy...he can be so sweet at times! (Notice the "at times"). So, then Hubby and I were off to the hospital!
We got into the HUGE labor and delivery room. I wish my "real" room was that big! Oh well. My nurse was really nice and made the time go by quickly and painlessly. Well, maybe not painlessly. She had to poke me twice to get the IV in...which is really not bad for me. But the first time really hurt because she was really trying to move it around to make it work. OH, and the BP cuff was killing me too. So....just a few minutes before it was time for me to go to the OR, my parents got there with FABulous and my MIL came. After hugs and kisses all around, I walked to the OR...isn't that weird! Well, the nurse told Hubby she would be right back to get him after they gave me my spinal. Well, 30 minutes later they went and got him. The first person who tried to give me my spinal did something wrong or something...I am still not sure what happened, but someone else had to come in and do it again. So, that was VERY NOT PLEASANT. It was actually extremely painful....and I have a huge bruise on my back to show for it. (you aren't supposed to have that bruise) It probably would have been better if Hubby had been in there with me during that....but my doctor was great and really helped me through that. They kept apologizing, because it really wasn't supposed to be that bad....but I told them (after they finally got it in and I was going numb) that they didn't need to apologize...I was having a kid here...so pain was to be expected!
Okay...so then Hubby came in and the fun began! About 11 minutes after Hubby came in the room, Little G was out!!! Hubby got it on video and he left my side to go be with her while they began to tie my tubes. They held her up so I could see her....but I was crying too hard. I just lay there and cried and cried and cried. I was so relieved that she was healthy (her APGAR scores were 9 and 9....the best they give!!!). I did over-hear one of the doctors tell the other that they didn't know how I had gotten pregnant because "neither of her tubes look good". I thought that was interesting...and confirmed yet again that the One we serve is greater than all things and His plan is perfect and beyond our comprehension. Needless to say, I was a little emotional!!!! So, Hubby got to spend a lot of time with her while they were tying my tubes...that was awesome! It is so neat to see your husband, the man you love and the man that God gave me, to see him at moments like those. Can't really describe it...but it is just awesome and makes you love them even more. Talk about a proud Daddy...and a good one too. SO...finally they got my tubes tied, cut and burned.....at my request!!!...and the doctor handed me my little girl and they wheeled me out of the OR. I held her and kissed her and was amazed by her. I asked Hubby to go get my Mom....that is who I needed to see next...and she needed to see me. So, she came back and I gave her Little G so she could be amazed by our third precious gift. Hubby brought FABulous back too....and her first reaction was really just overwhelmed....I think. Well, I still had my hair net on (because I forgot about it) and had all kinds of tubes and stuff on me. So, she didn't really know what to think. But she did kiss Little G and started to warm up to her. My Dad came back and held her for a minute...and so did MIL. Then FIL and Step-MIL showed up. I was glad they did....for Hubby. He needed his parents there too. So, that was about it for a bit. They took Little G off to the nursery and I rested in the recovery room until they took me to my room!
Once I got all settled in my room, Hubby and his parents went and had lunch and I just rested. That was nice. Then, they brought Little G in the room and we got to enjoy our new bundle. She is beautiful...I know I am biased, but she is beautiful! Make sure you go to the website and check her out! I wish I could add a picture here...but I don't remember how to do that and I don't know if I could do it on Hubby's computer anyways. So, check out the website!!!
So, FIL and Step-MIL stayed and visited with us for a bit....then they left and Preacher and his middle girl came to visit....then my Parents got here with I-Man and FAB. Since Preacher's girl was here at first, I-Man was a bit shy at first....but he did hold Little G. We got some pictures of the three kids together....but my kids didn't stay too long because they get too hyper and bored in the hospital!!! And again, I was still hooked up to the IV and a catheter, so I think that might've scared them both a bit.
So, on her first day, the only other visitors we had were MIL and New Mommy and Little B came in the evening. It was funny to me that I had just seen Little B at church the day before and thought how little he was....but next to Little G...he looks so big! It was a nice visit with SIL. I am really beginning to get along with her and feel closer to her all the time.
So, then Hubby and I just had Little G to ourselves until we sent her to the nursery for the evening. Hubby spent the night here and I don't think he slept well on the rock-hard recliner, but I, for the first time in weeks, slept great! They gave me some benadryl for the itching that the pain meds caused....so that helped me to sleep....it was a nice night.
This morning, after they had taken my IV out and my catheter...I was able to get up and move! That was great!!! It was hard.....but it felt good to be out of the bed! I took a shower and felt more normal!!!
OH....we were asked yesterday if we would be okay with having a male student nursing assistant today....and I said sure. Well, I was the only patient that said yes to that, so we had this young guy, Caleb, who took really good care of us all morning....like he was seriously in here every 10 minutes. He was sweet....I guess since it is my 3rd, I am not nearly as "shy" as new mothers....and they like for them to see c-section patients because there is more for them to check and see.
Little G is doing great!!!! Overnight, and even when MIL was here last night, she had been spitting up a lot. I was afraid we were going to have to change her formula. But today, she has done great and she has only spit up once...and it was very little! We kept her with us all day except when they took her out for lab work this evening. KK came to visit today and then TT and her daughter....and then Aunt Beautiful and Uncle Poncho...then Aunt Chatty Cathy and Uncle Funny Hat....and then Queenie and Princess....and MIL. We had a lot of visitors tonight!!! MIL got ticked off.....and I don't really care! She gets off work at 3:30...but didn't show up to see us until nearly 7:00. Well, when she got here, Aunt Beautiful and Uncle Poncho had been here for about a half an hour and hadn't gotten to see or hold Little G yet because she was getting her lab work done. So, when they brought her in, I tried to make sure that Aunt Beautiful got to hold her first....she had been waiting and hadn't held her yet. So, I don't think MIL got mad about that....but I could tell she was itching to hold her....and I understand that. So, then....it was time to feed Little G and right then, Aunt Chatty Cathy came in. So, she just kinda took Little G and fed her.....that made MIL mad, I could tell. But I didn't care! MIL could've gotten there sooner....and Aunt Chatty Cathy didn't stay long anyways! She fed her and then MIL took her from her and they left. So, again....MIL had already held her (not fed her, but held her) AND she could've come earlier! So, then Queen was here...and I didn't think that MIL was going to give her up, but she finally did....sorry about that Queenie....but she had to hold her for a bit. She had to rush off...who knows why. ARGGH....
So, after everyone left, I mentioned that I think MIL got mad to Hubby and he said yes....he would call her tomorrow and tell her that she could've/should've come over earlier and also just because her family doesn't care to come and visit....my family does and that is just as important to me as anyone else who comes to visit. She gets her feelings hurt too easily... especially when she just comes and tries to act like Super Grandma when it is convenient for her. I made a comment about "my poor mom" having to take care of my kids all week and not getting much baby time...purposely to my Aunts in front of MIL. Did she catch the hint? Probably not. But I had to get that in. Then again, I would much rather they be with my mom....but I do feel bad for her. I am sure they are wearing her out.
I know I am rambling....sorry about that!!!!
So, I need to get off her and get to sleep. I was killing time because I knew they were going to come in and give me meds and a heating pad....so there was no use going to sleep until they did that. Well, I am now getting tired and ready to crash!!!
Thanks for your prayers.... they were answered because God blessed us with another BEAUTIFUL and HEALTHY baby girl. We are both doing good, and looking forward to going home on Thursday.
Love and Hugs to you all!!!!
Friday, October 06, 2006
It is Almost Time!!!!
Hello there Ladies! I hope you are all doing well. I have been keeping up with journals…lurking at times…sorry for not commenting on everyone’s sites! I really don’t have an excuse…just haven’t been doing it! But I have been keeping up with you all!
So, what has been going on here? Not a whole lot. Just trying to do all the last minute things to get ready for Little G’s arrival on Monday…and enjoying this last week without a baby. Hubby and I have been very lazy and going back to sleep every morning after we get I-Man off to school. That has been nice…mostly because I don’t sleep at night, so getting a few extra hours of sleep here and there helps. I have to say, I feel like a lazy bum…but I know that this has been my last week to do this! Starting on Monday…back to being the sleep-deprived Mommy of a newborn!!! I am really looking forward to meeting and holding Little G. When we had FAB, I held her all the time because I thought she was my last little baby. Well, knowing that Little G is FOR SURE my last little baby, I will probably hold her as much as I can!!! I am starting to have all kinds of fears and anxieties. I am afraid that she won’t be healthy; I am afraid that something will go wrong with the delivery; I am afraid of how things will go at the hospital with my in-laws being there; I am afraid of how FAB will handle this new addition to our family; I am afraid that I will miss something important in I-Man’s school week; I am afraid that my Mom will be overwhelmed with trying to help us. I mean seriously, the list could just go on and on!!! I know this is normal…but that doesn’t make it any easier!!! So, please keep me and Little G in your prayers!!!
Well, I am definitely having some major contractions. On Wednesday night, I actually called the doctor-on-call because they were consistently 8 minutes apart. She told me to call her back or go in to the hospital if they got to be 5 minutes apart or my water broke. Well, they got to almost that…then they stopped being consistent. So, I just lay down and tried to sleep. I have had some really uncomfortable ones, but they are not at all consistent. So, it looks like it will be Monday. Hubby is funny because he keeps asking me if I am okay…well, I told him to stop asking me that! No, I am not okay! And he is afraid for me to go anywhere because he is afraid that I will go into hard labor. I really don’t think that will happen….but crazier things have happened!!! I am just so READY to not be pregnant anymore. But I know that once she is born, there will be things about being pregnant that I will miss…like feeling her move around and knowing that a precious miracle of life is growing inside of me. But there are MANY things that I will not miss!!! Waddling being one of those! LOL
So, not a whole lot else to talk about…that is why I haven’t journaled! Apparently my MIL took the day off work on Monday, so she will be at the hospital. She has been so weird lately, that I really wouldn’t have been surprised if she wasn’t there. FIL called Hubby last night for some reason…we don’t know why. I guess it was to check on me…and find out what time the c-section is scheduled for….I would be TOTALLY fine if he didn’t come to the hospital…but I know that is wrong of me. That is still Hubby’s dad…no matter what. BUT…he still hasn’t come over to see I-Man (as he said he was going to for weeks now) for his birthday. Hasn’t gotten him a present or anything…so what makes this baby different? Like I have said, both my MIL and FIL will show up and try to be super-grandparents next week just because my parents are here. On one hand, I am fine with that because then I will have my mom to myself instead of her having to be busy with the kids the whole week….but on the other hand, I would rather my kids be with my parents. I am so rambling…but seriously, my in-laws drive me bonkers. BONKERS!!! I am closer to my SIL than I am to either of them…and that isn’t saying a whole lot, really! Shocker…my MIL actually did offer to take the kids for a few hours tomorrow! Maybe she is feeling guilty because the only time she has seen them in the past few weeks has either been at church (when she has been there) or when I-Man has called her and asked her to do something with them. Hubby and I were to the point that we weren’t going to let I-Man call her anymore until she showed some kind of interest in them without his initiating it. It just isn’t fair to them. I know that she is a single woman and needs time of her own…but sometimes I think she forgets that she has these 2 grandkids that adore her. It really breaks my heart sometimes.
Well, enough about all that. Sister and Buford called just a few minutes ago. They are about to leave on their vacation! They have NEVER gone away on a trip like this…so I hope they have a fabulous time and really enjoy it! They deserve it! I can tell that she feels bad that she won’t be here on Monday, but Little G will be around forever….so it is okay if she isn’t there to meet her on that first day. I couldn’t be there to meet my new nephew on his first day…things happen!!! Anyways, I hope they have a good and safe trip!!!
The Women’s Retreat at church is this weekend. I am so bummed that I can’t go! I am really going to miss it because we had such a good time last year. So, I hope they have fun…but not too much fun without me! I told Girlfriend that she wouldn’t have to buy as many tissues this year since I wouldn’t be there!!!
Umm…KK and I have had lunch a few times and I just feel so bad for her. Things with Stinky Pete are HORRIBLE. She has posted for a different position in the company, so that means when I get back, we won’t be working together anymore. But she is really ready to get out of there…but Stinky Pete is being a jerk about it and is trying to make her stay with him until I get back. So, I feel a bit guilty about that….and I just feel bad for her. The good thing is that he will be out of town next week, so she will be able to get away from work and come and visit me in the hospital!
Umm…I really don’t have much else to talk about! I need to run to Wal-Mart and get a few things….that will about do me in for the day! Actually, Hubby is coming home from work early today so I can go and get my nails done too. So, I will be very tired tonight. It doesn’t take much to make me tired.
So, don’t know if I will get on here to journal again before Monday…if not, please keep us in your prayers and hopefully Queen or Sister will be able to post the news after she is here. I might be able to have Hubby bring his computer to the hospital and get on-line that way…but I don’t know if it will work in the hospital or not. It might interfere with their systems or something. So, we will see!
Love you all and can’t wait to share Little G’s news with you!!!
So, what has been going on here? Not a whole lot. Just trying to do all the last minute things to get ready for Little G’s arrival on Monday…and enjoying this last week without a baby. Hubby and I have been very lazy and going back to sleep every morning after we get I-Man off to school. That has been nice…mostly because I don’t sleep at night, so getting a few extra hours of sleep here and there helps. I have to say, I feel like a lazy bum…but I know that this has been my last week to do this! Starting on Monday…back to being the sleep-deprived Mommy of a newborn!!! I am really looking forward to meeting and holding Little G. When we had FAB, I held her all the time because I thought she was my last little baby. Well, knowing that Little G is FOR SURE my last little baby, I will probably hold her as much as I can!!! I am starting to have all kinds of fears and anxieties. I am afraid that she won’t be healthy; I am afraid that something will go wrong with the delivery; I am afraid of how things will go at the hospital with my in-laws being there; I am afraid of how FAB will handle this new addition to our family; I am afraid that I will miss something important in I-Man’s school week; I am afraid that my Mom will be overwhelmed with trying to help us. I mean seriously, the list could just go on and on!!! I know this is normal…but that doesn’t make it any easier!!! So, please keep me and Little G in your prayers!!!
Well, I am definitely having some major contractions. On Wednesday night, I actually called the doctor-on-call because they were consistently 8 minutes apart. She told me to call her back or go in to the hospital if they got to be 5 minutes apart or my water broke. Well, they got to almost that…then they stopped being consistent. So, I just lay down and tried to sleep. I have had some really uncomfortable ones, but they are not at all consistent. So, it looks like it will be Monday. Hubby is funny because he keeps asking me if I am okay…well, I told him to stop asking me that! No, I am not okay! And he is afraid for me to go anywhere because he is afraid that I will go into hard labor. I really don’t think that will happen….but crazier things have happened!!! I am just so READY to not be pregnant anymore. But I know that once she is born, there will be things about being pregnant that I will miss…like feeling her move around and knowing that a precious miracle of life is growing inside of me. But there are MANY things that I will not miss!!! Waddling being one of those! LOL
So, not a whole lot else to talk about…that is why I haven’t journaled! Apparently my MIL took the day off work on Monday, so she will be at the hospital. She has been so weird lately, that I really wouldn’t have been surprised if she wasn’t there. FIL called Hubby last night for some reason…we don’t know why. I guess it was to check on me…and find out what time the c-section is scheduled for….I would be TOTALLY fine if he didn’t come to the hospital…but I know that is wrong of me. That is still Hubby’s dad…no matter what. BUT…he still hasn’t come over to see I-Man (as he said he was going to for weeks now) for his birthday. Hasn’t gotten him a present or anything…so what makes this baby different? Like I have said, both my MIL and FIL will show up and try to be super-grandparents next week just because my parents are here. On one hand, I am fine with that because then I will have my mom to myself instead of her having to be busy with the kids the whole week….but on the other hand, I would rather my kids be with my parents. I am so rambling…but seriously, my in-laws drive me bonkers. BONKERS!!! I am closer to my SIL than I am to either of them…and that isn’t saying a whole lot, really! Shocker…my MIL actually did offer to take the kids for a few hours tomorrow! Maybe she is feeling guilty because the only time she has seen them in the past few weeks has either been at church (when she has been there) or when I-Man has called her and asked her to do something with them. Hubby and I were to the point that we weren’t going to let I-Man call her anymore until she showed some kind of interest in them without his initiating it. It just isn’t fair to them. I know that she is a single woman and needs time of her own…but sometimes I think she forgets that she has these 2 grandkids that adore her. It really breaks my heart sometimes.
Well, enough about all that. Sister and Buford called just a few minutes ago. They are about to leave on their vacation! They have NEVER gone away on a trip like this…so I hope they have a fabulous time and really enjoy it! They deserve it! I can tell that she feels bad that she won’t be here on Monday, but Little G will be around forever….so it is okay if she isn’t there to meet her on that first day. I couldn’t be there to meet my new nephew on his first day…things happen!!! Anyways, I hope they have a good and safe trip!!!
The Women’s Retreat at church is this weekend. I am so bummed that I can’t go! I am really going to miss it because we had such a good time last year. So, I hope they have fun…but not too much fun without me! I told Girlfriend that she wouldn’t have to buy as many tissues this year since I wouldn’t be there!!!
Umm…KK and I have had lunch a few times and I just feel so bad for her. Things with Stinky Pete are HORRIBLE. She has posted for a different position in the company, so that means when I get back, we won’t be working together anymore. But she is really ready to get out of there…but Stinky Pete is being a jerk about it and is trying to make her stay with him until I get back. So, I feel a bit guilty about that….and I just feel bad for her. The good thing is that he will be out of town next week, so she will be able to get away from work and come and visit me in the hospital!
Umm…I really don’t have much else to talk about! I need to run to Wal-Mart and get a few things….that will about do me in for the day! Actually, Hubby is coming home from work early today so I can go and get my nails done too. So, I will be very tired tonight. It doesn’t take much to make me tired.
So, don’t know if I will get on here to journal again before Monday…if not, please keep us in your prayers and hopefully Queen or Sister will be able to post the news after she is here. I might be able to have Hubby bring his computer to the hospital and get on-line that way…but I don’t know if it will work in the hospital or not. It might interfere with their systems or something. So, we will see!
Love you all and can’t wait to share Little G’s news with you!!!
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