I was able to complete my gestational diabetes test yesterday. Once again I found myself at the doctor’s office bright and early at 8am. On a random side note one of my friends/co-workers was there at the same time getting her yearly exam. What are the odds???
I once again got my blood drawn on an empty stomach and was then given the glucose drink. Despite my weak stomach from the day before they still gave me the double dose. However, this time they gave me the fruit punch flavor instead of the orange flavor.
They took me right away to an exam room to lie down for the duration of the test. Man, my stomach and the baby definitely do not like that glucose drink. Cayden was bouncing around like a pin ball and my stomach was extremely upset. I closed my eyes tight and laid very, very still. If I had moved or stood up I would have thrown up again. It took every ounce of strength and energy I had to keep that drink down.
But, luckily I got through it. I stayed in the exam room and rested the entire three hours. I also got my blood drawn 3 more times. My poor arm is totally beat up. I laid down the entire time, however, the test left me exhausted and completely worn out.
As soon as I was dismissed from the doctor’s office I head straight to Souper Salad and stuffed myself with salad. I hadn’t planned on eating out yesterday. However, the only lunch food I had at the house is Ramen Noodles. I figured after the morning Cayden and I had we would need a lunch that provided adequate nutrition.
I was told that the test results would be back today or tomorrow. However, they told me that I would only get a call if the test results were positive. What a jip. I figure after all I’ve been through they should call me either way. If I don’t hear from the doctor by Monday I’m calling.
I will say this: even though the test was horrible and even if I do have gestational diabetes and I have to give up my much beloved pasta and desserts there is *nothing* that could ever make me feel anything but completely *grateful* for every second of my pregnancy.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Belly Pics
This past Saturday my friend Abby Reed stopped by our house on her way back from California. Chad and I had a great time with her and her husband Tyler. I haven’t been able to see Abby much since we graduated college in 2005. We definitely needed the catch up time.
Abby is, very successfully might I add, venturing into the world of Small Business Owner. She recently started her own photography company. She was gracious enough to offer to take belly pictures for me and Chad. As you can see below they came out splendidly. I am very happy with the results. I love-love these pictures. They will be special to our family forever.
Please check out her website and if you know anyone in the Southeast New Mexico or West Texas region please refer them to Abby.
Boo!
Last Wednesday I had a doctor appointment to get my gestational diabetes testing done. Yesterday I got a call from my doctor telling me that my test results came back abnormal and that I needed to get further testing done.
I went to the doctor this morning at 8am expecting to be there until about noon. I was told not to eat anything after midnight; which meant no breakfast for me. I had a vile of blood drawn and was instructed to drink 10 oz of the glucose drink. The glucose drink I had this morning was twice as strong as the one I drank last Wednesday.
I was told that they would draw my blood three more times at hour intervals. The blood results would then be compared to each other to see how my body handled the added levels of glucose. I was told that I would have the final results either tomorrow or Thursday.
I knew it would be a long morning; waiting an hour between each blood draw. I took a book and our Nintendo DS to help me pass the time. However, I needed neither the book or the DS. I was in the waiting room for less than 5 minutes when I began to feel sick to my stomach. Baby Cayden was bouncing around like a pin ball. I leaned my head back hoping my stomach ache would go away; no luck. I was told that I could lie down if I needed to. I decided that was a good idea so I stood up to walk back to the exam rooms.
I, instead, found myself in the bathroom violently throwing up the glucose drink that I had been given. It was awful. I told the lab workers what happened and they informed me that my testing for the day was over. The test is going to be re-done tomorrow. I originally had jury duty scheduled for tomorrow but I called them and had it rescheduled.
I am not looking forward to going through all this again. I am at work right now and I still feel sick and worn out. I am so glad I got out of jury duty. I feel that my health and especially baby Cayden’s health is far more important.
I went to the doctor this morning at 8am expecting to be there until about noon. I was told not to eat anything after midnight; which meant no breakfast for me. I had a vile of blood drawn and was instructed to drink 10 oz of the glucose drink. The glucose drink I had this morning was twice as strong as the one I drank last Wednesday.
I was told that they would draw my blood three more times at hour intervals. The blood results would then be compared to each other to see how my body handled the added levels of glucose. I was told that I would have the final results either tomorrow or Thursday.
I knew it would be a long morning; waiting an hour between each blood draw. I took a book and our Nintendo DS to help me pass the time. However, I needed neither the book or the DS. I was in the waiting room for less than 5 minutes when I began to feel sick to my stomach. Baby Cayden was bouncing around like a pin ball. I leaned my head back hoping my stomach ache would go away; no luck. I was told that I could lie down if I needed to. I decided that was a good idea so I stood up to walk back to the exam rooms.
I, instead, found myself in the bathroom violently throwing up the glucose drink that I had been given. It was awful. I told the lab workers what happened and they informed me that my testing for the day was over. The test is going to be re-done tomorrow. I originally had jury duty scheduled for tomorrow but I called them and had it rescheduled.
I am not looking forward to going through all this again. I am at work right now and I still feel sick and worn out. I am so glad I got out of jury duty. I feel that my health and especially baby Cayden’s health is far more important.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Baby Weekend
I had a great weekend filled with babies. I was able to spend some quality time with my new nephew Kale and my boss’s baby Zoey. The more I am around babies the more excited and anxious I get to have Cayden in my arms. I simply can’t wait for him to be here amongst all the excitement.
Kale is an adorable, sweet, well-behaved baby. I am sure he and his cousin Cayden will get along grandly. Seeing Chad hold Kale fills me with an intense joy and excitement. Kale and Cayden were playing footies with each other. It was completely adorable. I was holding Kale and his little baby feet were happily bouncing on my ever growing belly. Cayden noticed this and kicked back, then Kale kicked my belly, then Cayden kicked back. It was amazing that they are already interacting. I can’t wait to see how they will act once Cayden is born.
It was also really incredible to see baby Zoey. I hadn’t seen her in almost two months and I was anxious to see how my boss Kim was doing and to see Zoey’s progress. I am happy to announce that Zoey is now two and half months old and weighs nearly 5 pounds. She is making great strides; even taking the bottle during some of her feedings. Both Chad and I were able to hold her. Chad officially can’t get enough of holding babies. I am sure he and I will be fighting over Cayden the minute he is born. It fills my heart with great joy to see Zoey doing well and my boss and her husband so happy.
After hearing Linsey’s birthing story and spending time with Kale so many of my fears have dissipated and now only excitement remains. I used to be absolutely *terrified* of giving birth. I still am to some extent, but now, more than anything, I am excited to give birth to Cayden. I know it is going to be an amazing experience. I can’t wait for Chad to see him be born and finally get to experience him fully. It’s going to be special in a way I probably can’t comprehend right now.
I know raising a baby will be difficult and a huge responsibility. But these things don’t scare me. They excite me; because I know it’s going to be more fun than difficult. It’s going to be more awesome than anything else. Babies are amazing and I can’t wait to take care of mine and I am extremely confident that Chad and I will do an amazing job.
Kale is an adorable, sweet, well-behaved baby. I am sure he and his cousin Cayden will get along grandly. Seeing Chad hold Kale fills me with an intense joy and excitement. Kale and Cayden were playing footies with each other. It was completely adorable. I was holding Kale and his little baby feet were happily bouncing on my ever growing belly. Cayden noticed this and kicked back, then Kale kicked my belly, then Cayden kicked back. It was amazing that they are already interacting. I can’t wait to see how they will act once Cayden is born.
It was also really incredible to see baby Zoey. I hadn’t seen her in almost two months and I was anxious to see how my boss Kim was doing and to see Zoey’s progress. I am happy to announce that Zoey is now two and half months old and weighs nearly 5 pounds. She is making great strides; even taking the bottle during some of her feedings. Both Chad and I were able to hold her. Chad officially can’t get enough of holding babies. I am sure he and I will be fighting over Cayden the minute he is born. It fills my heart with great joy to see Zoey doing well and my boss and her husband so happy.
After hearing Linsey’s birthing story and spending time with Kale so many of my fears have dissipated and now only excitement remains. I used to be absolutely *terrified* of giving birth. I still am to some extent, but now, more than anything, I am excited to give birth to Cayden. I know it is going to be an amazing experience. I can’t wait for Chad to see him be born and finally get to experience him fully. It’s going to be special in a way I probably can’t comprehend right now.
I know raising a baby will be difficult and a huge responsibility. But these things don’t scare me. They excite me; because I know it’s going to be more fun than difficult. It’s going to be more awesome than anything else. Babies are amazing and I can’t wait to take care of mine and I am extremely confident that Chad and I will do an amazing job.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Nursery Update
We are officially ready to start painting the nursery! Chad finished all the walls while I was in New Mexico for the baby shower. The room looks b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l! It's like walking into a brand-new house. It smells clean and new and I couldn't be more thrilled.
We are going to paint over the next week or so and then we will be ready to put in the laminate flooring. We don't want to risk getting paint on our brand new floors so those are going in after the painting in done. After the floors are in we will put in the base boards and the crown molding.
I realize there is still much work to be done. However, the hard, time-consuming process is now over and things will move much more quickly. We are probably only two or three weeks away from decorating!
Abby and Kenna got us the bedding set for the baby shower. It is so beautiful and I can't wait to get it all set up in the crib. Plus, I got gift-cards from Wal-Mart and was able to get all the room accessories. So I am all set to start decorating. I can't wait to post pictures. It is going to be the cutest baby room ever.
Also, Abby and Tyler will be here this weekend (tonight) to take belly pics. I can't wait for this. They are going to be fabulous. Plus, I get to see my little nephew Kale and Kim's baby Zoey this weekend. I can't wait to report back on all the baby madness that will be this weekend!
We are going to paint over the next week or so and then we will be ready to put in the laminate flooring. We don't want to risk getting paint on our brand new floors so those are going in after the painting in done. After the floors are in we will put in the base boards and the crown molding.
I realize there is still much work to be done. However, the hard, time-consuming process is now over and things will move much more quickly. We are probably only two or three weeks away from decorating!
Abby and Kenna got us the bedding set for the baby shower. It is so beautiful and I can't wait to get it all set up in the crib. Plus, I got gift-cards from Wal-Mart and was able to get all the room accessories. So I am all set to start decorating. I can't wait to post pictures. It is going to be the cutest baby room ever.
Also, Abby and Tyler will be here this weekend (tonight) to take belly pics. I can't wait for this. They are going to be fabulous. Plus, I get to see my little nephew Kale and Kim's baby Zoey this weekend. I can't wait to report back on all the baby madness that will be this weekend!
Thursday, March 26, 2009
The Shower!
Cayden’s baby shower last Saturday was amazing! Cayden got spoiled by getting lots of terrific presents and I got spoiled by getting to see all my family and friends. I just need Abby to get back from California so that I can put up some pictures from the big day.
I have to give credit to my mom who planned the whole event and made sure it was a smashing success. My Aunt Elaine also lent a huge helping hand the day of the shower. She kind of took over so that my mom could actually sit down and enjoy the shower.
The shower was so much fun. The food was great, the games were fun and everyone seemed to have a great time. Plus, Cayden was being cooperative and a lot of people were able to feel him kick. Well, they were able to feel him kick on the rare moments my mom wasn’t on belly patrol.
I simply cannot put into words how wonderful it was to see Abby and Kenna; especially having all three of us together. I have friends here in Phoenix; good friends. However, my friends from Eastern, well, all I can say is that it’s different with them.
The baby got such nice presents. It feels so good to have certain things in order for him. Before the shower we had next to nothing. Now we are part way there and it feels good to be at least a little prepared for him. We still have a lot of things we need to do, but we are steadily making progress and its such a relief.
I have to give credit to my mom who planned the whole event and made sure it was a smashing success. My Aunt Elaine also lent a huge helping hand the day of the shower. She kind of took over so that my mom could actually sit down and enjoy the shower.
The shower was so much fun. The food was great, the games were fun and everyone seemed to have a great time. Plus, Cayden was being cooperative and a lot of people were able to feel him kick. Well, they were able to feel him kick on the rare moments my mom wasn’t on belly patrol.
I simply cannot put into words how wonderful it was to see Abby and Kenna; especially having all three of us together. I have friends here in Phoenix; good friends. However, my friends from Eastern, well, all I can say is that it’s different with them.
The baby got such nice presents. It feels so good to have certain things in order for him. Before the shower we had next to nothing. Now we are part way there and it feels good to be at least a little prepared for him. We still have a lot of things we need to do, but we are steadily making progress and its such a relief.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Babies, Babies, Babies
Wow! I’m still trying to comprehend the events of yesterday. I’ve never had anyone close to me have a baby. Well, I’ve never had anyone close to me that I was actively involved in their pregnancy and such. It’s amazing how one day you are pregnant and the next day you have a child. Totally mind boggling.
It looks like I will not be meeting my little nephew for while. We didn’t go see them in the hospital last night because it’s a far drive in traffic (probably over an hour) and since they were at the hospital we wouldn’t have been able to stay long; plus everyone was pretty exhausted.
They come home tonight but we are going to let them have a chance to get settled. I can only imagine how over whelming it all must be. Plus, Chad’s mom’s girlfriend is flying into town and having four extra people in the house on baby’s first night home seems like it might be overwhelming for Linsey and Dustin.
Then I head out to New Mexico tomorrow and won’t be back until Tuesday. Chad will go see them sometime this weekend; which is good because his mom is likely leaving on Monday or Tuesday of next week. Then Dustin’s parents will be here next Sunday. Wow…a revolving door of visitors. I imagine that’s how it will be this summer when Baby Cayden enters the world. So, we are planning on making a trip out there next Saturday evening or Sunday morning before Dustin’s parents get into town— so that I can *finally* meet the little guy.
I am so amped up right now. I *can’t* wait for Cayden to get here. It’s going to be amazing. I can’t wait to experience everything about his birthday. I know it will be hard and terrifying; but at the same time it will be so exciting and happy. It will be the happiest day of my life!
I am so looking forward to my baby shower this weekend. I can’t wait to see everyone and get to spend some time with friends and family. I can’t wait to see my parents and get thoroughly spoiled for the weekend!
Once I get back from New Mexico and the nursery is closer to finished (Chad is making great strides by the way) we are planning on going on a shopping spree!
It looks like I will not be meeting my little nephew for while. We didn’t go see them in the hospital last night because it’s a far drive in traffic (probably over an hour) and since they were at the hospital we wouldn’t have been able to stay long; plus everyone was pretty exhausted.
They come home tonight but we are going to let them have a chance to get settled. I can only imagine how over whelming it all must be. Plus, Chad’s mom’s girlfriend is flying into town and having four extra people in the house on baby’s first night home seems like it might be overwhelming for Linsey and Dustin.
Then I head out to New Mexico tomorrow and won’t be back until Tuesday. Chad will go see them sometime this weekend; which is good because his mom is likely leaving on Monday or Tuesday of next week. Then Dustin’s parents will be here next Sunday. Wow…a revolving door of visitors. I imagine that’s how it will be this summer when Baby Cayden enters the world. So, we are planning on making a trip out there next Saturday evening or Sunday morning before Dustin’s parents get into town— so that I can *finally* meet the little guy.
I am so amped up right now. I *can’t* wait for Cayden to get here. It’s going to be amazing. I can’t wait to experience everything about his birthday. I know it will be hard and terrifying; but at the same time it will be so exciting and happy. It will be the happiest day of my life!
I am so looking forward to my baby shower this weekend. I can’t wait to see everyone and get to spend some time with friends and family. I can’t wait to see my parents and get thoroughly spoiled for the weekend!
Once I get back from New Mexico and the nursery is closer to finished (Chad is making great strides by the way) we are planning on going on a shopping spree!
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Happy Birthday Kale & Abby!
Baby Kale will be here today! In fact, he might already be here. Linsey called Chad last night around 8:30 to let him know that she was on the way to the hospital. Her water had broken and contractions were starting to set in. His mom texted him this morning around 7:30 to let him know that Linsey was dilated to 8 cm and that she would be delivering in about an hour.
Hearing all this gets me so amped up for baby Cayden; I can't wait to have him and hold him.
I am super excited that Kale is being born today. That means my little nephew will share the same birthday as my best friend Abby Reed. Abby and I have crazy similarities in our lives. We share the same last name. My parents anniversary is one day before her anniversary. Her parents anniversary is the day before my anniversary. Now my nephew is sharing her birthday. We are totally meant to be!
I had originally predicted that Kale would be born on the 11th (my other best friend Kristin's birthday), but he decided to wait a little. Either way, I am excited to have so many people who mean so much to me born in the month of March!
Happy Birthday to all!
3/10--My grandpa Fred
3/11--Kristin
3/12--My aunt Elaine
3/18--Kale & Abby
3/31--Dustin (Kale's dad & Linsey's husband)
Hearing all this gets me so amped up for baby Cayden; I can't wait to have him and hold him.
I am super excited that Kale is being born today. That means my little nephew will share the same birthday as my best friend Abby Reed. Abby and I have crazy similarities in our lives. We share the same last name. My parents anniversary is one day before her anniversary. Her parents anniversary is the day before my anniversary. Now my nephew is sharing her birthday. We are totally meant to be!
I had originally predicted that Kale would be born on the 11th (my other best friend Kristin's birthday), but he decided to wait a little. Either way, I am excited to have so many people who mean so much to me born in the month of March!
Happy Birthday to all!
3/10--My grandpa Fred
3/11--Kristin
3/12--My aunt Elaine
3/18--Kale & Abby
3/31--Dustin (Kale's dad & Linsey's husband)
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Bad Dog
I have written numerous posts regarding my great love and adoration for my dog Buster. Therefore, it is with a heavy heart that I write this. Suddenly, he has become a very naughty little doggie and truth-be-told it’s breaking my heart. Honestly, I’m fearful. If he is acting this badly with the expectant arrival of Baby Cayden how is he going to react once we get Cayden home.
Buster is guilty of destroying our carpets. He has been using the bathroom in the house; a lot lately. He has a doggie door and knows how to use it. Plus, he’s been house trained for a long, long time already. So there is no excuse for him going to the bathroom in the house.
Yesterday, I came home feeling worn out; Cayden beat the hell out of me. All I wanted to do was lay on the couch and rest. However, I know that Buster has needed extra attention lately and I don’t want him to feel abandoned. So, despite being tired and beat-up, I played ball with him and tried my best to keep him as entertained as possible. Apparently it was not enough.
Chad’s uncle came to the house to help with the nursery and immediately noticed the new glider sitting in the living room. He made a comment on how nice it was and while we were talking about it I noticed a dark spot on the carpet next to the footrest. I walked over, touched the wet spot and immediately knew it was pee. Luckily since Buster is so short there was no pee on the fabric; just the wood part of the footstool. I was able to easily clean it. Still, it doesn’t make it right. This infuriated both me and Chad. Buster got a stern, “Bad Dog!” while I showed him the mess. He was then put outside and the doggie door was locked.
He stayed outside for awhile. It wasn’t until after dinner that we let him back in the house. He came in, ate dinner, ran to the living room and peed on the floor—right in front of us! Yup, that’s right. He peed in the house again. Once again he got a stern, “Bad Dog!” while Chad showed him the mess and was put outside and the doggie door was locked. He wasn’t let back in until it was time to go to bed.
This dog, I’m telling you has no remorse. When we let him back into the house; he ran inside, darted to our bedroom, jumped on our bed, kicked Chad around to make more room for himself and got all comfy cozy and feel asleep. It would be funny if it wasn’t so infuriating.
I can’t believe it. I really can’t. I don’t understand why he would be that bad—on purpuse. I know he has been extra needy lately, but I feel like we have accommodating him as best we can. Plus, he’s a dog! I shouldn’t have to go out of *my* way to make sure he is accommodated.
It makes me mad because I think of all the things Chad and I do for him. Like spend all kinds of extra money to take him on vacations with us, taking him to people’s houses when he isn’t really invited, etc. I know that Buster isn’t capable of understanding nor appreciating what Chad and I do for him, but he *has to know* that he has a *damn* good life with Chad and I.
I don’t know what to do. I don’t know what we will do if this behavior continues or worsens once we get Cayden home. I can’t stomach the thought of getting rid of Buster; I love him too much. But I need to make sure my baby is safe. We may have to turn him into an outside dog, but that doesn’t seem like a viable option either. I feel like it would be animal abuse because it’s so hot here.
Our poor carpet. We are either going to have to replace it (which will be over $2,000) or get it professionally cleaned. We haven’t quiet decided what we will do about it, but we know that we need to do something because we can’t have the baby rolling around on pee soaked floors.
I don’t know. I’m at a loss. I love Buster *so* much. I want him to be part of the family. I want him to be a protective big brother; not a jealous little brat. Sigh…
Buster is guilty of destroying our carpets. He has been using the bathroom in the house; a lot lately. He has a doggie door and knows how to use it. Plus, he’s been house trained for a long, long time already. So there is no excuse for him going to the bathroom in the house.
Yesterday, I came home feeling worn out; Cayden beat the hell out of me. All I wanted to do was lay on the couch and rest. However, I know that Buster has needed extra attention lately and I don’t want him to feel abandoned. So, despite being tired and beat-up, I played ball with him and tried my best to keep him as entertained as possible. Apparently it was not enough.
Chad’s uncle came to the house to help with the nursery and immediately noticed the new glider sitting in the living room. He made a comment on how nice it was and while we were talking about it I noticed a dark spot on the carpet next to the footrest. I walked over, touched the wet spot and immediately knew it was pee. Luckily since Buster is so short there was no pee on the fabric; just the wood part of the footstool. I was able to easily clean it. Still, it doesn’t make it right. This infuriated both me and Chad. Buster got a stern, “Bad Dog!” while I showed him the mess. He was then put outside and the doggie door was locked.
He stayed outside for awhile. It wasn’t until after dinner that we let him back in the house. He came in, ate dinner, ran to the living room and peed on the floor—right in front of us! Yup, that’s right. He peed in the house again. Once again he got a stern, “Bad Dog!” while Chad showed him the mess and was put outside and the doggie door was locked. He wasn’t let back in until it was time to go to bed.
This dog, I’m telling you has no remorse. When we let him back into the house; he ran inside, darted to our bedroom, jumped on our bed, kicked Chad around to make more room for himself and got all comfy cozy and feel asleep. It would be funny if it wasn’t so infuriating.
I can’t believe it. I really can’t. I don’t understand why he would be that bad—on purpuse. I know he has been extra needy lately, but I feel like we have accommodating him as best we can. Plus, he’s a dog! I shouldn’t have to go out of *my* way to make sure he is accommodated.
It makes me mad because I think of all the things Chad and I do for him. Like spend all kinds of extra money to take him on vacations with us, taking him to people’s houses when he isn’t really invited, etc. I know that Buster isn’t capable of understanding nor appreciating what Chad and I do for him, but he *has to know* that he has a *damn* good life with Chad and I.
I don’t know what to do. I don’t know what we will do if this behavior continues or worsens once we get Cayden home. I can’t stomach the thought of getting rid of Buster; I love him too much. But I need to make sure my baby is safe. We may have to turn him into an outside dog, but that doesn’t seem like a viable option either. I feel like it would be animal abuse because it’s so hot here.
Our poor carpet. We are either going to have to replace it (which will be over $2,000) or get it professionally cleaned. We haven’t quiet decided what we will do about it, but we know that we need to do something because we can’t have the baby rolling around on pee soaked floors.
I don’t know. I’m at a loss. I love Buster *so* much. I want him to be part of the family. I want him to be a protective big brother; not a jealous little brat. Sigh…
Monday, March 16, 2009
Still Waiting
It seems like there has been a lot of waiting going on recently. Chad’s family is still waiting for baby Kale to be born. I am still waiting for Chad to finish the nursery so we can start decorating. We are still waiting to see if the house will re-finance. I am still waiting to see how our finances will pan out (re-finance, raises, paying off bills, etc.) so I can 100% determine if I will stay home with Baby Cayden or not.
Linsey’s official due date was yesterday; so she is late. And considering she started the dilation process over two and a half weeks ago it seems like we have been waiting a really long time to meet this baby. But if her experience has taught me anything it’s that babies don’t care about schedules or due dates. They arrived when they want to arrive. We do know that baby Kale will be here Friday, March 20th at the very, very latest. She is scheduled to be induced on Thursday and once she is induced it could still be awhile before the baby actually arrives. I have my fingers crossed and I am hoping that Baby Cayden doesn’t make us wait terribly long to meet him.
Chad, with the help of his uncle, is going to work really hard on the nursery this weekend and will hopefully have it close to finished by the time I get back from Albuquerque next Tuesday. I don’t think there is *that* much work that needs to be completed. It’s always been a matter of finding the time, but he is pretty determined to get it finished. Hopefully when I get back from New Mexico we can paint the walls, do the trim and figure out what we are going to do with the floors (carpet or laminate???).
I just got off the phone with Wells Fargo and they are still figuring out all the rules and qualifications of the re-financing under President Obama’s new plan. They said to call back in a week and a half. I am really anxious to see if we can get the house re-financed or not. So many other things are dependent on this.
Speaking of waiting…I am getting so anxious to meet Cayden. I can’t wait to have him in my arms. But I also know that there is still much preparation to be done before his arrival; so I will patiently wait out these next 12 and a half weeks.
Linsey’s official due date was yesterday; so she is late. And considering she started the dilation process over two and a half weeks ago it seems like we have been waiting a really long time to meet this baby. But if her experience has taught me anything it’s that babies don’t care about schedules or due dates. They arrived when they want to arrive. We do know that baby Kale will be here Friday, March 20th at the very, very latest. She is scheduled to be induced on Thursday and once she is induced it could still be awhile before the baby actually arrives. I have my fingers crossed and I am hoping that Baby Cayden doesn’t make us wait terribly long to meet him.
Chad, with the help of his uncle, is going to work really hard on the nursery this weekend and will hopefully have it close to finished by the time I get back from Albuquerque next Tuesday. I don’t think there is *that* much work that needs to be completed. It’s always been a matter of finding the time, but he is pretty determined to get it finished. Hopefully when I get back from New Mexico we can paint the walls, do the trim and figure out what we are going to do with the floors (carpet or laminate???).
I just got off the phone with Wells Fargo and they are still figuring out all the rules and qualifications of the re-financing under President Obama’s new plan. They said to call back in a week and a half. I am really anxious to see if we can get the house re-financed or not. So many other things are dependent on this.
Speaking of waiting…I am getting so anxious to meet Cayden. I can’t wait to have him in my arms. But I also know that there is still much preparation to be done before his arrival; so I will patiently wait out these next 12 and a half weeks.
Friday, March 13, 2009
My Musical Soul Mate
Collective Soul (aka The Greatest Ban Ever) is my musical soul mate. I’ve seen them in concert four times. I have every single one of their CD’s. There music was played during my wedding. I sing Collective Soul songs to baby Cayden; they will be his lullabies.
When I spent over six hours cleaning the house on Wednesday I listened to all 97 Collective Soul songs that I have on our I-Pod. I wish I could meet the lead singer of Collective Soul, Ed Roland, and simply tell him, “thank you.” “Thank you for writing the words of my heart and my soul.”
I’ve been listening to Collective Soul since I was 7; yet these songs that I’ve been hearing for almost the past twenty years constantly find a way to reinvent themselves and become new. No matter what is happening in my life I can listen to a Collective Soul song, it’s like the perfect song finds me, and the lyrics seem to comfort me, provide me peace and make everything fall into perspective.
As I was cleaning on Wednesday the song Reunion popped on the I-Pod. I’ve heard this song hundreds of times before, but this time was different. It spoke deeply to my heart. The lyrics seemed to mirror everything I have been feeling lately and coupled with Ed’s beautiful voice I felt peaceful.
Reunion:
Change will come
Change is here
Love fades out
Then love appears
Now my water's turned to wine
And these thoughts I have
I now claim as mine
I'm coming home
Change has been
Change will be
Time will tell
Then time will ease
Now my curtain has been drawn
And my heart can go
Where my heart does belong
I'm going home
When I spent over six hours cleaning the house on Wednesday I listened to all 97 Collective Soul songs that I have on our I-Pod. I wish I could meet the lead singer of Collective Soul, Ed Roland, and simply tell him, “thank you.” “Thank you for writing the words of my heart and my soul.”
I’ve been listening to Collective Soul since I was 7; yet these songs that I’ve been hearing for almost the past twenty years constantly find a way to reinvent themselves and become new. No matter what is happening in my life I can listen to a Collective Soul song, it’s like the perfect song finds me, and the lyrics seem to comfort me, provide me peace and make everything fall into perspective.
As I was cleaning on Wednesday the song Reunion popped on the I-Pod. I’ve heard this song hundreds of times before, but this time was different. It spoke deeply to my heart. The lyrics seemed to mirror everything I have been feeling lately and coupled with Ed’s beautiful voice I felt peaceful.
Reunion:
Change will come
Change is here
Love fades out
Then love appears
Now my water's turned to wine
And these thoughts I have
I now claim as mine
I'm coming home
Change has been
Change will be
Time will tell
Then time will ease
Now my curtain has been drawn
And my heart can go
Where my heart does belong
I'm going home
The Beginning of the End
Today is the first day of my 3rd trimester! The beginning of the end has begun and I’m pretty thrilled. In about 13 weeks we will have our precious baby boy and I can’t wait.
It’s going to be amazing what changes these next 13 weeks bring. My pregnancy seems to be progressing so rapidly these days. I continue to be amazed by how active, strong and big Cayden is. Everyday I feel his movements more than the day before. They are becoming so strong and distinct. I can feel elbows roll across my bell and see his small head pop up every once in a while.
I keep saying that Cayden is the best entertainment ever and he is; he really is. I watch my belly at all times and simply marvel at all the movement. I can’t believe there is a person inside there; capable of thoughts, movements, breathing…life.
As exciting as the progression of my pregnancy is at times there are moments when I am scared. I know Cayden still has so much more growing to do; probably another 4 to 5 pounds. I wonder how my small body will handle it. I sometimes get real uncomfortable and I have said more than once, “there isn’t enough room.” So I can’t imagine what it will be like during these next 13 weeks.
I see Linsey and I wonder how I will handle my 9th month of pregnancy. I know there will be a lot of challenges ahead of me. There will be times of great discomfort and pain. I also know there will be changes that happen to my body that are irreversible. But I remain confident in my elastic skin (no stretch marks, fingers crossed) and that all of the pain and changes are so totally worth it.
It’s going to be amazing what changes these next 13 weeks bring. My pregnancy seems to be progressing so rapidly these days. I continue to be amazed by how active, strong and big Cayden is. Everyday I feel his movements more than the day before. They are becoming so strong and distinct. I can feel elbows roll across my bell and see his small head pop up every once in a while.
I keep saying that Cayden is the best entertainment ever and he is; he really is. I watch my belly at all times and simply marvel at all the movement. I can’t believe there is a person inside there; capable of thoughts, movements, breathing…life.
As exciting as the progression of my pregnancy is at times there are moments when I am scared. I know Cayden still has so much more growing to do; probably another 4 to 5 pounds. I wonder how my small body will handle it. I sometimes get real uncomfortable and I have said more than once, “there isn’t enough room.” So I can’t imagine what it will be like during these next 13 weeks.
I see Linsey and I wonder how I will handle my 9th month of pregnancy. I know there will be a lot of challenges ahead of me. There will be times of great discomfort and pain. I also know there will be changes that happen to my body that are irreversible. But I remain confident in my elastic skin (no stretch marks, fingers crossed) and that all of the pain and changes are so totally worth it.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
"Sick" Days
Today is my second "sick" day in a row I am taking from work. I usually don't take sick days just for the sake of taking them. Heck, I usually don't even take sick days when I am actually sick. But it all started with us being so busy with Chad's family. I haven't had any time to clean the house or do some grocery shopping. And this coming weekend will be no exception and then next weekend I am off to New Mexico.
I knew something had to give. So I decided I would call in sick on Wednesday and get stuff done around the house. Well, apparently my mom is right. I must be nesting. Because I cleaned yesterday like I have never cleaned before. I couldn't get enough of it. Tuesday night I was actually excited to wake up the next morning and get everything done. This is coming from a person who normally hates cleaning and all aspects of it. So, need less to say my day was busy and hard yesterday.
So I decided that I would take today to just relax and chill and hang out. Another reason I don't mind taking the sicks days is because when I go out on FMLA my company will use ALL my sick and vacation days before paying me my short term disability. I have money taken out of every check for my short term disability, so I think I should be able to save some of my sick/vacation days if I want. But, I can't, so whatever. I've been with UOP for almost 4 years and hardly ever take sicks days, so I have a ton. I figure I will use some of them up now and enjoy them. I wish Chad was home with me, but his work is evil and doesn't believe in paying people for time off.
I knew something had to give. So I decided I would call in sick on Wednesday and get stuff done around the house. Well, apparently my mom is right. I must be nesting. Because I cleaned yesterday like I have never cleaned before. I couldn't get enough of it. Tuesday night I was actually excited to wake up the next morning and get everything done. This is coming from a person who normally hates cleaning and all aspects of it. So, need less to say my day was busy and hard yesterday.
So I decided that I would take today to just relax and chill and hang out. Another reason I don't mind taking the sicks days is because when I go out on FMLA my company will use ALL my sick and vacation days before paying me my short term disability. I have money taken out of every check for my short term disability, so I think I should be able to save some of my sick/vacation days if I want. But, I can't, so whatever. I've been with UOP for almost 4 years and hardly ever take sicks days, so I have a ton. I figure I will use some of them up now and enjoy them. I wish Chad was home with me, but his work is evil and doesn't believe in paying people for time off.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
One Micro-Inch Closer
Whew! We are one micro-inch closer to re-financing the house. In order to qualify for re-financing under the President's Making Home Affordable plan the loan needs to be secured by either Frannie Mae or Freddie Mac. I don't know how Frannie and Freddie work at all. I make my mortgage payment check to Wells Fargo, but I guess, Frannie and Freddie own/secure/whatever nearly half of all mortgages in the US.
Well, I went to both websites to determine if either lender owned our loan. I quickly learned that our loan was not owned by Freddie. But I just got confirmation that our loan is owned by Fannie Mae.
Now, this in no way guarantees that we will be able to be re-financed. Like I said, it's one micro-inch closer. Nevertheless, I am happy that we at least have a *chance* of being re-financed. Who knows, maybe the skies will open, hell will freeze over and Chad and I will catch a break. Stranger things have happened.
I know we still have a long up-hill road to travel when it comes to re-financing; simply because we owe so much more than the house is worth. I was thinking about calling Wells Fargo right this very minute to find out more. But I think I will wait another day or two. I want to hold onto to this feeling, a feeling of optimism, because it seems like it's been so long since I felt it.
Well, I went to both websites to determine if either lender owned our loan. I quickly learned that our loan was not owned by Freddie. But I just got confirmation that our loan is owned by Fannie Mae.
Now, this in no way guarantees that we will be able to be re-financed. Like I said, it's one micro-inch closer. Nevertheless, I am happy that we at least have a *chance* of being re-financed. Who knows, maybe the skies will open, hell will freeze over and Chad and I will catch a break. Stranger things have happened.
I know we still have a long up-hill road to travel when it comes to re-financing; simply because we owe so much more than the house is worth. I was thinking about calling Wells Fargo right this very minute to find out more. But I think I will wait another day or two. I want to hold onto to this feeling, a feeling of optimism, because it seems like it's been so long since I felt it.
Lots O Family
We had an action packed weekend filled with Chad’s family. We are still awaiting the arrival of baby Kale. It’s funny how everyone is getting so anxious and inpatient. Linsey’s due date isn’t until the 15th, but once everyone heard she was dilating they got all riled up. I am predicting a Wednesday delivery.
We spent most of the day Saturday at Linsey and Dustin’s house. It’s the third weekend in a row we have made the trip out to the west side. I imagine there will be much more to come in the future. I’m definitely not used to putting so many miles on my car. From Linsey’s house to our house is 90 miles round trip. Now I realize why we don’t see them that often. But it’s good for Chad to get to spend some time with his mom.
Sunday we spent most of the day visiting at his uncle’s house; which is thankfully only 10 minutes from our house. His grandma, cousin and cousin’s son are in town. The timing was great. The cousin is actually here for work and it just so happens that Linsey will likely have the baby while they are all here. I definitely don’t anticipate this much excitement when I am getting ready to have Baby Cayden. It will only be my parents and Chad.
Chad’s mom, Linsey and Nan all got to feel baby Cayden kick. It was pretty exciting. I am getting ready to go to New Mexico next weekend and I can’t wait to have my family feel him kick too. They haven’t seen me since Christmas and I look so different and so much has happened.
I can’t wait for my baby shower. I am beyond thrilled to see my family and my good friends Abby and Kenna! It has literally been years since we were all in the same room together. I can’t wait to be with my Eastern friends again; they are the best ever and I miss them so much! Their presence is present enough, but Abby insists on spoiling me (she got me a rocker/glider chair for the nursery) so I guess I will have to comply.
We spent most of the day Saturday at Linsey and Dustin’s house. It’s the third weekend in a row we have made the trip out to the west side. I imagine there will be much more to come in the future. I’m definitely not used to putting so many miles on my car. From Linsey’s house to our house is 90 miles round trip. Now I realize why we don’t see them that often. But it’s good for Chad to get to spend some time with his mom.
Sunday we spent most of the day visiting at his uncle’s house; which is thankfully only 10 minutes from our house. His grandma, cousin and cousin’s son are in town. The timing was great. The cousin is actually here for work and it just so happens that Linsey will likely have the baby while they are all here. I definitely don’t anticipate this much excitement when I am getting ready to have Baby Cayden. It will only be my parents and Chad.
Chad’s mom, Linsey and Nan all got to feel baby Cayden kick. It was pretty exciting. I am getting ready to go to New Mexico next weekend and I can’t wait to have my family feel him kick too. They haven’t seen me since Christmas and I look so different and so much has happened.
I can’t wait for my baby shower. I am beyond thrilled to see my family and my good friends Abby and Kenna! It has literally been years since we were all in the same room together. I can’t wait to be with my Eastern friends again; they are the best ever and I miss them so much! Their presence is present enough, but Abby insists on spoiling me (she got me a rocker/glider chair for the nursery) so I guess I will have to comply.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Wow, that was easy.
I grew up watching my parents juggle bills. There were car payments, credit card payments, interest rates, etc. And I would think to myself: “How on earth does that happen? It’s not going to happen to me.” Well, much to my surprise it’s incredibly easy to accumulate massive amounts of debt.
In the four short years since Chad and I have lived together in Arizona we have managed to rack up a large sum of debt; a debt that will ultimately keep our household a two-income household. We have a mortgage, two car payments, two student loan payments and a personal loan payment from our bank. I remain amazed at how easy it all was. Luckily, our one and only credit card has a zero balance right now.
I can’t seem to remember when we went over the deep-end or got to a place where living on one-income was no longer a possibility. We adapted, we adjusted to our increasing salaries and our increasing need for more stuff. We bought cars and houses and re-landscaped backyards and the thought of having a baby wasn’t even a possibility.
Lately I have been feeling really sorry for myself; saying words and phrases like “unfair” “why me” and “if only.” However, I have stayed away from words like “responsibility” “accountability” and “grown-up”. So, while it is with a heavy heart, I accept our fate and I realize I will have to work and put Cayden in daycare because *I* choose to get a new house, a new car and a new backyard. Nobody gave me these bills and it’s nobody’s responsibility but my own to make sure they are paid every month.
I am also going to take solace in knowing that I don’t have to make a decision today and that a lot can change between now and 5 months from now. And I am still going to fight the good fight, because in the end when I do end up having to drop Cayden off at daycare I want to know in my heart that I did *everything* I could to stay at home and take care of him.
In the four short years since Chad and I have lived together in Arizona we have managed to rack up a large sum of debt; a debt that will ultimately keep our household a two-income household. We have a mortgage, two car payments, two student loan payments and a personal loan payment from our bank. I remain amazed at how easy it all was. Luckily, our one and only credit card has a zero balance right now.
I can’t seem to remember when we went over the deep-end or got to a place where living on one-income was no longer a possibility. We adapted, we adjusted to our increasing salaries and our increasing need for more stuff. We bought cars and houses and re-landscaped backyards and the thought of having a baby wasn’t even a possibility.
Lately I have been feeling really sorry for myself; saying words and phrases like “unfair” “why me” and “if only.” However, I have stayed away from words like “responsibility” “accountability” and “grown-up”. So, while it is with a heavy heart, I accept our fate and I realize I will have to work and put Cayden in daycare because *I* choose to get a new house, a new car and a new backyard. Nobody gave me these bills and it’s nobody’s responsibility but my own to make sure they are paid every month.
I am also going to take solace in knowing that I don’t have to make a decision today and that a lot can change between now and 5 months from now. And I am still going to fight the good fight, because in the end when I do end up having to drop Cayden off at daycare I want to know in my heart that I did *everything* I could to stay at home and take care of him.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Making the Rounds
Yesterday I started visiting some daycare centers in our neighborhood. Before I go any further I will say this: I know we still have 6 months before we are actually faced with the decision of putting Cayden in daycare and I know that our ultimate goal is to have me stay at home with him. However, I started the process for my own mental well-being.
You see, not knowing if I will get to stay at home and not knowing where we will take Cayden if I do have to go back to work has done a number on me mentally. I can’t live in the un-known; it’s not the way I’m made. The unknown is like butter or mayonnaise; I simply can’t have it in my system.
This whole not knowing what will happen hasn’t been good for Chad and I either. The dreaded unknown has lead to many arguments, ruined weekends and tears. I think everything has been heightened because I am pregnant and I have raging hormones. Basically I have been an emotional wreck and the mere mention of putting Cayden in daycare leaves me in hysterics and leaves Chad feeling inadequate and helpless.
So I decided Sunday that we can’t go on living like that; that *I* must take action and create a plan so that the rest of my pregnancy isn’t filled with fights and tears, but rather pure happiness and joy—the way it should be. So I decided I would start visiting neighborhood daycare centers in order to get over my fear of the unknown world of child care and establish a much needed plan.
I went to three yesterday. And all I can say is that they weren’t that bad. They were not the torture chambers I imagined them to be. Granted, they are not my house, but they are okay. The prices are not as high as I was expecting either $165 to $190 per week. I am planning on visiting one more today after work and probably several more in the coming weeks.
Of the three I visited I ruled out two immediately. Chad and I can visit the other one at a later date. The first one I visited is for sure a no-go. This is why: I took a look at the infant room and there was a baby laying in a crib and he was awake. If a baby is awake you don’t leave them laying in their crib—simple as that. If Cayden is awake I will be playing with him, singing to him, hugging him, doing something to help foster learning and physical development like crawling or walking. All I could think was: What if they leave Cayden laying in a crib all day?
The last place I visited isn’t going to work either. I hated the parking lot. This is a small thing, but if I am going to be going somewhere twice a day, everyday I don’t want to be fighting a small, awkward, cramped parking lot. Also, I didn’t like the way it smelled and it was so flippin’ loud. It just wasn’t for me or my child.
The second daycare is the only possible option right now. You need to enter a door code to get into the building—I liked that. Each baby gets his or her own crib; no sharing—I liked that. The toys and bedding are cleaned daily—I liked that. So we’ll see. It’s a possibility. I have to visit several more before I can make a decision.
I feel good that I have started this process. I don’t feel so overwhelmed or irresponsible. I feel a lot more calm and relaxed. It’s good to have a back up plan; something to fall back on if the whole stay at home mom thing doesn’t work out.
I will say this. Even if I find a fabulous daycare center for a fabulous price I will *not* give up on my quest to stay at home with Cayden. I will do *everything* in my power to make it work out and I will not give up hope. I will fight until there is nothing left to fight for, because *no one* and I repeat *no one* could ever take care of Cayden the way I can.
You see, not knowing if I will get to stay at home and not knowing where we will take Cayden if I do have to go back to work has done a number on me mentally. I can’t live in the un-known; it’s not the way I’m made. The unknown is like butter or mayonnaise; I simply can’t have it in my system.
This whole not knowing what will happen hasn’t been good for Chad and I either. The dreaded unknown has lead to many arguments, ruined weekends and tears. I think everything has been heightened because I am pregnant and I have raging hormones. Basically I have been an emotional wreck and the mere mention of putting Cayden in daycare leaves me in hysterics and leaves Chad feeling inadequate and helpless.
So I decided Sunday that we can’t go on living like that; that *I* must take action and create a plan so that the rest of my pregnancy isn’t filled with fights and tears, but rather pure happiness and joy—the way it should be. So I decided I would start visiting neighborhood daycare centers in order to get over my fear of the unknown world of child care and establish a much needed plan.
I went to three yesterday. And all I can say is that they weren’t that bad. They were not the torture chambers I imagined them to be. Granted, they are not my house, but they are okay. The prices are not as high as I was expecting either $165 to $190 per week. I am planning on visiting one more today after work and probably several more in the coming weeks.
Of the three I visited I ruled out two immediately. Chad and I can visit the other one at a later date. The first one I visited is for sure a no-go. This is why: I took a look at the infant room and there was a baby laying in a crib and he was awake. If a baby is awake you don’t leave them laying in their crib—simple as that. If Cayden is awake I will be playing with him, singing to him, hugging him, doing something to help foster learning and physical development like crawling or walking. All I could think was: What if they leave Cayden laying in a crib all day?
The last place I visited isn’t going to work either. I hated the parking lot. This is a small thing, but if I am going to be going somewhere twice a day, everyday I don’t want to be fighting a small, awkward, cramped parking lot. Also, I didn’t like the way it smelled and it was so flippin’ loud. It just wasn’t for me or my child.
The second daycare is the only possible option right now. You need to enter a door code to get into the building—I liked that. Each baby gets his or her own crib; no sharing—I liked that. The toys and bedding are cleaned daily—I liked that. So we’ll see. It’s a possibility. I have to visit several more before I can make a decision.
I feel good that I have started this process. I don’t feel so overwhelmed or irresponsible. I feel a lot more calm and relaxed. It’s good to have a back up plan; something to fall back on if the whole stay at home mom thing doesn’t work out.
I will say this. Even if I find a fabulous daycare center for a fabulous price I will *not* give up on my quest to stay at home with Cayden. I will do *everything* in my power to make it work out and I will not give up hope. I will fight until there is nothing left to fight for, because *no one* and I repeat *no one* could ever take care of Cayden the way I can.
Monday, March 2, 2009
This Weekend
Chad and I went to Linsey’s house on Saturday. His mom got into town on Friday afternoon to be here for the arrival of baby Kale. Linsey is still hanging in there. No baby yet. But I tell you there were moments were she looked like she was in a state of pure discomfort.
I can’t believe I will be going through the same exact situation in 3 months. It seems terrifying. She explained to me how the doctor checks to see if you are dilated or not. It’s not a pretty process. I am sure I will cry.
Seeing Linsey and Dustin so close to welcoming their baby into the world makes me super excited and super anxious to get Cayden in my arms. He is going to be a pure doll I just know it. He is already so very entertaining. You can now see my belly move when he moves and there are times he is going nuts in there. Throwing punches, kicks, elbows and knees all simultaneously. Chad and I call this “The Popcorn Show.” It’s the best entertainment ever and it’s free.
It was really good to see Chad’s mom too. We haven’t seen her since Christmas. Plus, I like seeing people who haven’t seen me in a while so that they can marvel on how much I have grown over the past couple of months. His mom said that I still look small and fabulous—she’s too kind. However, she did already accidently called Cayden Kale. I wonder how many more times that will happen between now and forever.
We spent the rest of the weekend focusing on “getting ready for Cayden” stuff. Chad worked some more on the nursery. I can’t wait for it to get finished so that I can decorate. And I have decided that I am re-organizing the entire house. My mom says I am nesting. Maybe I am. I just feel that house is so cluttered and un-organized.
I am going to go through every room, every closet and every drawer and get rid of tons of things we don’t need anymore and get everything organized and clean. I realized yesterday that the house hardly has room for me and Chad; how would we possibly fit a baby in it too. Yesterday I tackled the spare bedroom and one of the hall closets and it already made a huge different. The once cluttered closet in the spare bedroom is now close to empty. Plus, the less we have the less there is for me to keep clean.
My pregnancy is passing by so fast. I can’t believe it. I am so excited. I can’t wait for Cayden to come meet everyone. 25 weeks preggers; only 15 more to go. Honestly, I think it will be more like 13 weeks to go. I have a feeling baby boy will greet us early.
I can’t believe I will be going through the same exact situation in 3 months. It seems terrifying. She explained to me how the doctor checks to see if you are dilated or not. It’s not a pretty process. I am sure I will cry.
Seeing Linsey and Dustin so close to welcoming their baby into the world makes me super excited and super anxious to get Cayden in my arms. He is going to be a pure doll I just know it. He is already so very entertaining. You can now see my belly move when he moves and there are times he is going nuts in there. Throwing punches, kicks, elbows and knees all simultaneously. Chad and I call this “The Popcorn Show.” It’s the best entertainment ever and it’s free.
It was really good to see Chad’s mom too. We haven’t seen her since Christmas. Plus, I like seeing people who haven’t seen me in a while so that they can marvel on how much I have grown over the past couple of months. His mom said that I still look small and fabulous—she’s too kind. However, she did already accidently called Cayden Kale. I wonder how many more times that will happen between now and forever.
We spent the rest of the weekend focusing on “getting ready for Cayden” stuff. Chad worked some more on the nursery. I can’t wait for it to get finished so that I can decorate. And I have decided that I am re-organizing the entire house. My mom says I am nesting. Maybe I am. I just feel that house is so cluttered and un-organized.
I am going to go through every room, every closet and every drawer and get rid of tons of things we don’t need anymore and get everything organized and clean. I realized yesterday that the house hardly has room for me and Chad; how would we possibly fit a baby in it too. Yesterday I tackled the spare bedroom and one of the hall closets and it already made a huge different. The once cluttered closet in the spare bedroom is now close to empty. Plus, the less we have the less there is for me to keep clean.
My pregnancy is passing by so fast. I can’t believe it. I am so excited. I can’t wait for Cayden to come meet everyone. 25 weeks preggers; only 15 more to go. Honestly, I think it will be more like 13 weeks to go. I have a feeling baby boy will greet us early.
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