I realize I've been neglectful of the blog since I started my new job, but I will try to post more often now that we've all gotten into the routine of things! A few things to look forward to:
The Yates' visit to the US - pictures to post
What it's like being a mommy with a full-time job outside the home (the good, the bad, and the in-progress)
The fun things Chloe is doing!
And updates on the new little one. We should find out the sex in 4-5 weeks!
After work today, I went in for a 15 week check up. Most mommies don't go in until 16 weeks, but with next week being a holiday, I decided to go a week early :)
Despite very few of my regular clothes still fitting, I have only gained 3 pounds. I'm not sure how the math on this one works out considering the massive amount of food I consume in one day and the fact that I have to wear prego pants, but according the the scale, I'm only up three pounds. My blood pressure was higher than it normally is (even during my pregnancy with Chloe) 124/74 but still in the normal range. I had a salty lunch so that may be the cause of the higher than normal for me BP. My fundus is measuring 15cm so the expansion of my middle is right on track! And then, for the most amazing sound, I got to hear the heartbeat of the little one!!! It's beating about 152 beats/minute. The only complaint I have is these headaches that won't seem to go away. My doctor suggested that the source of my headaches is dehydration and I think she's probably right. I don't get headaches on the weekends because I'm on my own schedule and can have all the water I want and go to the bathroom whenever I want. Unfortunately, as a teacher, I don't have that privilege! But, I will try bringing two water bottles with me during the day to see if that improves the pain in my head!
The very last part of my check up was the H1N1 vaccine. Even though I probably already had it, the doc said it wouldn't hurt if I got the vaccine just in case. So, a poke later, I got to leave.
Look for another baby update in four weeks!
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
H1N1?
Sunday evening, driving home for our old/new church, I got hit with the nasty virus! Chills, fever, bodyache, sore throat, and ready to conk out, I had a few bites to eat for dinner, filled the hot water bottle, and went to bed. Monday morning, very very early, Will flew to the east coast to do some filming which left a very weary me home with Chloe. Thankfully, daycare is already paid for, so that's where she went for the day. I, however, watched an episode of Gilmore Girls and slept all day, getting up in the afternoon to shower and then have another rest.
I took off work Monday and Tuesday and will hopefully be back at work tomorrow. So, does this mean I have H1N1? And if I had H1N1, then do I have to get the vaccination?
I took off work Monday and Tuesday and will hopefully be back at work tomorrow. So, does this mean I have H1N1? And if I had H1N1, then do I have to get the vaccination?
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
A bit of an update
So, how did I get myself into this situation? It all started on Wednesday, Aug. 26 when I was going out of my mind crazy with two uncooperative toddlers running around my house. Then a phone call from a school wondering if I was still interested in the reading teacher position. YES! I am still interested, thank you for calling! So, how about an interview tomorrow? Ummm.. well, my in-laws are flying in and I need to coordinate with my husband and I have two toddlers to keep in mind....so sure! Let's say 1pm, enough time to put the girls down, drive to the school, interview and be back in time to kiss my husband as he walks out the door to drive to the airport to pick up his parents. Whew!
Thursday comes and the interview goes very well. The in-laws arrive on US soil safely, although wearied from their long journey. I give the heads up to the family I currently nanny for about the job interview and potential outcome.
Friday morning 8am: I get a phone call asking if I'm still interested in the job because they thought I was a perfect candidate and wanted me to join their staff. Yippie!!! But, you want me to start when? Monday morning? I have two toddlers to keep in mind. And my daughter's birthday is on Tuesday and we already bought our tickets for the State Fair so I'll definitely not be in that day. But okay, why not?
The hunt for daycare begins. Unfortunately, the place we had in mind that we found in the spring no longer had an opening. Crap. Now what?
Monday comes and I go to work for the first time in over two years. Strange. I can't remember the last time I was away from Chloe for this long. Definitely bittersweet. Blessing #1: Thankful to have a job, one that is really a dream job for me, but missing my baby.
Blessing #2: to have my in-laws here! They were super at volunteering to watch Chloe during the day. We had to give them a lesson about how to put on a diaper (it had been a few years....) but once they figured that out, they were ready to play! When I got home on Monday, they were exhausted. They were definitely not used to chasing a toddler all day!
Blessing #3: the family I nanny for already had childcare set up for this week and then they were going on vacation at the end of the week.
Frustration came and doubts were flying in my head about if this was really the right thing to do especially as we continued to call and visit daycares/preschools and either they had no space until January or we visited and it didn't feel right.
Blessing #4: Two weeks into my job, Chloe finally started full-time daycare at a place we love and it's close to our house.
She is adjusting well and flourishing in her new daytime setting. She has already made lots of friends and her vocabulary is already expanding. She gets along well with everyone and is such a loveable little sweetheart. The only bump we've faced is naptime. Today and yesterday she finally took a decent nap but prior to these two days, she had only been sleeping from 40-60 minutes and by 6pm was a total bear!
Oh, and with all this other stuff going on, did I mention that I'm taking a Tuesday night class to finish my reading license?
Thursday comes and the interview goes very well. The in-laws arrive on US soil safely, although wearied from their long journey. I give the heads up to the family I currently nanny for about the job interview and potential outcome.
Friday morning 8am: I get a phone call asking if I'm still interested in the job because they thought I was a perfect candidate and wanted me to join their staff. Yippie!!! But, you want me to start when? Monday morning? I have two toddlers to keep in mind. And my daughter's birthday is on Tuesday and we already bought our tickets for the State Fair so I'll definitely not be in that day. But okay, why not?
The hunt for daycare begins. Unfortunately, the place we had in mind that we found in the spring no longer had an opening. Crap. Now what?
Monday comes and I go to work for the first time in over two years. Strange. I can't remember the last time I was away from Chloe for this long. Definitely bittersweet. Blessing #1: Thankful to have a job, one that is really a dream job for me, but missing my baby.
Blessing #2: to have my in-laws here! They were super at volunteering to watch Chloe during the day. We had to give them a lesson about how to put on a diaper (it had been a few years....) but once they figured that out, they were ready to play! When I got home on Monday, they were exhausted. They were definitely not used to chasing a toddler all day!
Blessing #3: the family I nanny for already had childcare set up for this week and then they were going on vacation at the end of the week.
Frustration came and doubts were flying in my head about if this was really the right thing to do especially as we continued to call and visit daycares/preschools and either they had no space until January or we visited and it didn't feel right.
Blessing #4: Two weeks into my job, Chloe finally started full-time daycare at a place we love and it's close to our house.
She is adjusting well and flourishing in her new daytime setting. She has already made lots of friends and her vocabulary is already expanding. She gets along well with everyone and is such a loveable little sweetheart. The only bump we've faced is naptime. Today and yesterday she finally took a decent nap but prior to these two days, she had only been sleeping from 40-60 minutes and by 6pm was a total bear!
Oh, and with all this other stuff going on, did I mention that I'm taking a Tuesday night class to finish my reading license?
Thursday, September 3, 2009
JOB!
Yes, that's right, I finally got a job! The classes I've been taking at Hamline to obtain my Reading Specialist license have paid off and I am now a full-time primary reading teacher!!! I applied for the job about two weeks ago, got a phone call on Wednesday, Aug 26, interviewed Thursday, was offered the job Friday and started Monday! Thankfully, my in-laws have been visiting this week and along with my husband's lighter work schedule, they have coordinated taking care of our sweet little girl. I'm very excited to start working with the first grade students on Tuesday!
Now, there's an issue of daycare/preschool. What a task! We have called what feels like hundreds of places and have visited several with no prospects. We're visiting a Montessori school tomorrow and two Christian daycares on Tuesday so hopefully one of those works out as we start school on Tuesday....
Now, there's an issue of daycare/preschool. What a task! We have called what feels like hundreds of places and have visited several with no prospects. We're visiting a Montessori school tomorrow and two Christian daycares on Tuesday so hopefully one of those works out as we start school on Tuesday....
Monday, August 24, 2009
City Slickers invade the Horse Town
A friend and co-worker of Will's invited us to a state park yesterday to go for a ride on his horses! It was perfectly beautiful weather and we had a lot of fun playing outside. Will and Mark took a two and a half hour trail ride with the horses and Chloe and I just took a stroll around the grassy area. For your viewing pleasure, here are a few pictures!
Daddy and Chloe petting Dusty
Will on Daisy Mae
Where Chloe and I hiked
Chloe resting after our hike
Chloe and Mommy riding the horse
What a great day we all had!
Daddy and Chloe petting Dusty
Will on Daisy Mae
Where Chloe and I hiked
Chloe resting after our hike
Chloe and Mommy riding the horse
What a great day we all had!
Babies on the brain
This is what I've been thinking about lately
My darling daughter will be two years old in just eight days and I cannot fathom the idea!! When she turned one, I was so excited at her newfound independence and was celebrating all the milestones and accomplishments from her first year. Now, as we embark on birthday number 2 (technically 3, right?) I am astonished that a year can go so quickly and I want to make time stop. Even for a moment, can I just cherish my sweet little toddler who is so full of smiles, hugs and laughter? Her energy inspires me and her presence makes me want to be a better mommy and a better person. What is it about this baby girl that makes me want to hold her forever?
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My darling daughter will be two years old in just eight days and I cannot fathom the idea!! When she turned one, I was so excited at her newfound independence and was celebrating all the milestones and accomplishments from her first year. Now, as we embark on birthday number 2 (technically 3, right?) I am astonished that a year can go so quickly and I want to make time stop. Even for a moment, can I just cherish my sweet little toddler who is so full of smiles, hugs and laughter? Her energy inspires me and her presence makes me want to be a better mommy and a better person. What is it about this baby girl that makes me want to hold her forever?
Friday, August 21, 2009
Sometimes Learning Hurts
This past week has been filled with mirrored images into my soul. That's the thing about marriage: it's no longer me, on my own, with only myself as a responsibility or the only one to reap a consequence. When you're married, everything you do affects your spouse in some way or another. I'm just going to be honest here: Lately, I haven't been very fun to be around. I'm grumpy, tired and have a poor attitude. I'm worn out from chasing after the toddlers and am increasingly anxious about not having found a job for this quickly-approaching school year. My time is sucked away by cleaning, laundry, field trips and diapers. And instead of seeing these tasks as a blessing and an opportunity to serve my family, I have been feeling defeated and depressed. Through the course of my day, I try to keep my head high but when the evening comes, unfortunately, my husband is the one to receive the short answers and the frowning face along with inability to give another ounce of myself.
While Will and I were reading Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller the other night, I read aloud this quote and it hit straight to the conviction area of my soul: "If we are not willing to wake up in the morning and die to ourselves, perhaps we should ask ourselves whether or not we are really following Jesus." If you can't say Amen, you better say "Ouch!"
That is exactly it. My pride has been doing all the acting - I had/have this complex that says something on the lines of, "I deserve better than this. This isn't what I signed up for. I'm wasting my time and my life away by menial tasks that mean nothing to anybody. I'm not appreciated. I'm not loved."
If I can step back from my self-deprecating why me attitude, I can hear the voice of God speak straight into my heart. “I have loved you, my people, with an everlasting love. With unfailing love I have drawn you to myself."
And this prayer, that was said two thousand years ago by Paul rings as true to my life today as it did to the Ephesians then:
"I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God."
And I fall to my knees in gratefulness and thankfulness for the treasures God has entrusted to me. What a wonderful I life I have indeed.
While Will and I were reading Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller the other night, I read aloud this quote and it hit straight to the conviction area of my soul: "If we are not willing to wake up in the morning and die to ourselves, perhaps we should ask ourselves whether or not we are really following Jesus." If you can't say Amen, you better say "Ouch!"
That is exactly it. My pride has been doing all the acting - I had/have this complex that says something on the lines of, "I deserve better than this. This isn't what I signed up for. I'm wasting my time and my life away by menial tasks that mean nothing to anybody. I'm not appreciated. I'm not loved."
If I can step back from my self-deprecating why me attitude, I can hear the voice of God speak straight into my heart. “I have loved you, my people, with an everlasting love. With unfailing love I have drawn you to myself."
And this prayer, that was said two thousand years ago by Paul rings as true to my life today as it did to the Ephesians then:
"I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God."
And I fall to my knees in gratefulness and thankfulness for the treasures God has entrusted to me. What a wonderful I life I have indeed.
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