Pumpkin Carving at Grammy and Grampy's
Halloween at the Zoo:
Trick or Treating:
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Monday, November 16, 2009
Better late than never: Halloween pictures
Well, folks, I know I've been MIA lately, but I promise there was good reason! Over the past three weeks we have had a lot going on in our family. William and I have had the Swine Flu the week before Halloween, I then had pneumonia, and a week later found out that I also have gestational diabetes. I won't go into my disappointment now, as there will be plenty of time for that later! For now, enjoy our Halloween at a glance:
Trick or Treating:
Trick or Treating: 
William's nightly showdown
William's typical night's sleep now that he's in a "Big Boy bed" (in pictures):
As you can see, the night begins with falling asleep on the floor and, after being put back into bed multiple times, Daddy occasionally ends up there too.Saturday, October 10, 2009
Hingley Family Update:
Happy Saturday, friends! I sit here typing, windows and patio door open, listening to the sound of the rain pounding down on the earth below. If the weather decides to let up, we will be venturing to Norfolk's annual Children's Festival. If we continue to get pounded by showers, our "Plan B" is to head to the Children's Museum. Every weekend in October we have a fall festival on the calendar, and our perpetual "Plan B" has been to take refuge at the Children's Museum (luckily the weather has held out for all of them so far). Hopefully today will be no different than our previous weekends where "Plan A" was not disturbed...I was so looking forward to taking William to his first Children's Fest (As I have fond memories of going to the same event as a child).
William had his 18 month check-up on Monday and, aside from the shots, all went well. My son is just not a fan of needles, I guess. In fact, he was so ticked off from getting stuck that, with his eyes still closed, he ripped the band-aids off and threw them across the room. Ahhh...I love the drama! Dr. B also said that he is "well above a two year old level" and is ready for potty training, provided that we are! He also passed his Autism test with flying colors, so that's just a little more piece of mind for Mama (not that he was showing any signs, but you know what "they" say about ultrasounds leading to Autism...and we had to have a lot of ultrasounds with Wip because we weren't consistently able to get a heartbeat).
Thursday I had my 24 week Midwifery appointment, which went swimmingly. Madelyn is measuring 2 weeks ahead, but apparently that's not unusual for second babies. We also found out that because I have not been MRSA free at least a year, I am not a candidate for delivering in the Birthing Center. It was pretty funny because all three of the midwives in the group were scared to tell me, thinking that I would be crushed. Luckily for them, I had braced myself for such information. I also had already figured that I would not be able to use the jacuzzi (you have to sign a waiver saying that you realize the risk of infection may be greater if you use the tub) and really didn't want to be in a room with that tempting hot tub staring me in the face! I still get to use my midwives, of course, but I'll just have to deliver in the L&D unit. I will also get certain "perks", if you will, for being a Midwifery patient. I will not have to use an IV (unless strep-B positive), I will not have to be monitored as frequently, Madelyn will not be sent to the nursery, and the nurses will know not to ask me for pain medication (although I can still get it, if need be). All in all, I'm happy with their decision. After all, I don't want to risk my health, Mady's health, or the health of my caretakers. Oh yeah, I almost forgot to tell you that I got an awesome "hook-up" with a doula! Usually doulas run a couple hundred dollars, but I was referred to one who is a "doula in training", thus absolutely free. We spoke on the phone the other day for at least 30 minutes and clicked instantly. She too had a spinal headache and understands my desire for no epidural...what are the odds?! We were not going to get a doula because, if delivering in the Birthing Center, my midwife would be able to act as one. However, because our midwife still has to run the center, she won't be able to be with me during my whole labor....thus, the need for a doula was born (no pun intended).
Our last bit of exciting Hingley family news is that I was promoted this week at Gymboree. I am now a manager that, not only gets a raise, but also gets a lot more hours. I will be closing M-Th and work a shift either Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. Sean will be home to put Wip to bed, and with the extra cash flow, we'll be able to have even more fun adventures on our days off. Praise God for answered prayers!
I hope you all enjoy your weekend!
William had his 18 month check-up on Monday and, aside from the shots, all went well. My son is just not a fan of needles, I guess. In fact, he was so ticked off from getting stuck that, with his eyes still closed, he ripped the band-aids off and threw them across the room. Ahhh...I love the drama! Dr. B also said that he is "well above a two year old level" and is ready for potty training, provided that we are! He also passed his Autism test with flying colors, so that's just a little more piece of mind for Mama (not that he was showing any signs, but you know what "they" say about ultrasounds leading to Autism...and we had to have a lot of ultrasounds with Wip because we weren't consistently able to get a heartbeat).
Thursday I had my 24 week Midwifery appointment, which went swimmingly. Madelyn is measuring 2 weeks ahead, but apparently that's not unusual for second babies. We also found out that because I have not been MRSA free at least a year, I am not a candidate for delivering in the Birthing Center. It was pretty funny because all three of the midwives in the group were scared to tell me, thinking that I would be crushed. Luckily for them, I had braced myself for such information. I also had already figured that I would not be able to use the jacuzzi (you have to sign a waiver saying that you realize the risk of infection may be greater if you use the tub) and really didn't want to be in a room with that tempting hot tub staring me in the face! I still get to use my midwives, of course, but I'll just have to deliver in the L&D unit. I will also get certain "perks", if you will, for being a Midwifery patient. I will not have to use an IV (unless strep-B positive), I will not have to be monitored as frequently, Madelyn will not be sent to the nursery, and the nurses will know not to ask me for pain medication (although I can still get it, if need be). All in all, I'm happy with their decision. After all, I don't want to risk my health, Mady's health, or the health of my caretakers. Oh yeah, I almost forgot to tell you that I got an awesome "hook-up" with a doula! Usually doulas run a couple hundred dollars, but I was referred to one who is a "doula in training", thus absolutely free. We spoke on the phone the other day for at least 30 minutes and clicked instantly. She too had a spinal headache and understands my desire for no epidural...what are the odds?! We were not going to get a doula because, if delivering in the Birthing Center, my midwife would be able to act as one. However, because our midwife still has to run the center, she won't be able to be with me during my whole labor....thus, the need for a doula was born (no pun intended).
Our last bit of exciting Hingley family news is that I was promoted this week at Gymboree. I am now a manager that, not only gets a raise, but also gets a lot more hours. I will be closing M-Th and work a shift either Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. Sean will be home to put Wip to bed, and with the extra cash flow, we'll be able to have even more fun adventures on our days off. Praise God for answered prayers!
I hope you all enjoy your weekend!
Friday, September 4, 2009
You have to whaaaaat???
In the midst of my worrying about Tuesday's ultrasound, I completely forgot to mention that I had an appointment with the Infectious Disease Specialist today. The appointment went better than I had expected, but the clinic itself was much different than I had pictured. It was such a sad, pitiful setting. I guess I somehow thought that if I made my appointment at EVMS (Eastern Virginia Medical School) that I would be in a "first class" environment rather than some second hand clinic. I also neglected to realize what kind of patients would be sitting across from me in the waiting room. Today I learned more than what's going on with me. I learned that what is going on with me is far less than 99% of the rest of the patients.
I do not have AIDS.
I am not destined to be on medication for the rest of my life.
I will live.
How can I feel bad about my MRSA after sitting in a room with people who could not say the above?
Here's what else I learned today:
I actually have to be decontaminated.
The doctor prescribed me an ointment that I am supposed to swab in my nose twice daily (apparently MRSA cultivates in the nose), as well as a body wash. Yes, you read right...I have to wash with a prescription strength antimicrobial body wash. Do I feel disgusting or what?!
I have another appointment in 3 weeks where I will be reevaluated to see if any new "spots" or rashes have occurred. If not, then we have probably gotten rid of the bacteria on my skin. If I do have a spot develop, then a Sulfa antibiotic needs to be taken for a month in order to get rid of the bacteria.
My pregnancy is not considered high risk because of this.
I shouldn't have to do anything differently during delivery unless my midwives would prefer to wear additional "gear".
Well, there ya have it. Let's see how this super-duper industrial strength soap works....keep your fingers crossed!
I do not have AIDS.
I am not destined to be on medication for the rest of my life.
I will live.
How can I feel bad about my MRSA after sitting in a room with people who could not say the above?
Here's what else I learned today:
I actually have to be decontaminated.
The doctor prescribed me an ointment that I am supposed to swab in my nose twice daily (apparently MRSA cultivates in the nose), as well as a body wash. Yes, you read right...I have to wash with a prescription strength antimicrobial body wash. Do I feel disgusting or what?!
I have another appointment in 3 weeks where I will be reevaluated to see if any new "spots" or rashes have occurred. If not, then we have probably gotten rid of the bacteria on my skin. If I do have a spot develop, then a Sulfa antibiotic needs to be taken for a month in order to get rid of the bacteria.
My pregnancy is not considered high risk because of this.
I shouldn't have to do anything differently during delivery unless my midwives would prefer to wear additional "gear".
Well, there ya have it. Let's see how this super-duper industrial strength soap works....keep your fingers crossed!
Thursday, September 3, 2009
It's almost that time...
All right, blogees* time is running out! Only 4 more days to vote in my poll because our 20 week ultrasound is Tuesday! As we approach this scan, not only am I anxious to confirm the sex of my little Sweet Pea, but I am also anxious to find out that everything is normal and healthy with this pregnancy. We have already been through one smooth, healthy pregnancy, but reality is all to real and both Sean and I know that tragedy does strike. Please join me in prayer for healthy, normal results on Tuesday. I thank you oh so very much and so does Sweet Pea.
*Since I am a blogger, then you must be my blogees, right??
God will not forget the expectant mothers and women about to give birth. A great company will return! Tears of joy will stream down my face, and He will lead me home with great care. I will walk beside quiet streams and not stumble. (Jeremiah 31:8-9)
*Since I am a blogger, then you must be my blogees, right??
God will not forget the expectant mothers and women about to give birth. A great company will return! Tears of joy will stream down my face, and He will lead me home with great care. I will walk beside quiet streams and not stumble. (Jeremiah 31:8-9)
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Ohhhh baby, baby!
Hey there, y'all! As usual I meant to post earlier than this, but things have been crazy. We got back from our fantastic trip to the country on Saturday night, then had company for the rest of the weekend. I probably got to reunite with more friends and family over the last few days than I had in years (most of that I can attribute to my PPD which made this extrovert an extreme introvert).
William and I were able to visit with 13 of our family members, ride 4 wheelers (don't worry, I didn't take it out of first gear), go fishing in the dark, make s'mores by the riverside (I finally got to try my pregnancy craving for a s'more made out of Reeses instead of plain old Hershey's....GO TRY IT NOW!), sleep in late, eat some of the most delicious and fresh veggies I've ever had, and recharge our quickly draining batteries. Needless to say, a good time was had by all.
Today I had my 16 week Midwifery appointment and it probably could not have come at a better time. Since my teenage years, I've had hyperglycemia (managed by diet). During my pregnancy with William I never had any problems with my blood sugar (aside from the dangerously low levels I had during the blood-glucose test) and this pregnancy was proving to be the same until today. Sheesh, my body is falling apart quickly! Basically what happened was that I laid down to take a nap with William and when I woke up, I was extremely jittery and light-headed. Usually eating a couple spoonfuls of peanut butter takes care of the shakes, but this time was different. I was shaky the whole time I was getting ready, during the drive over (where I had to pull over to get sick), and was on the verge of passing out when I got to the Birthing Center. It was so embarrassing to meet the third midwife in the practice (for the first time) with clammy, sweaty skin, and jittery muscle spasms. Basically what we found out was that my blood sugar and pressure were both low, thus my headaches and dizziness. I was sent home with the orders to rest and drink plenty of fluids (I am sipping on my Mickey Dee's sweet tea now), so William had to fend for himself this afternoon (I know, I win Mother of the Year).
On the up side, the baby's heartbeat was great- in the 140's, and we have an appointment on September 8th to find out our sweet baby's sex (ahem, a girl). This was also the appointment where we were offered the Maternal Serum Triple Screen Test. Sean and I have given this test a lot of thought and prayer over the past month, and we decided that we did not want to go ahead with it (unless our Midwife advised otherwise). Our reasoning behind this decision (because we did get it with William) is that the statistics just aren't good enough, for us, to merit the test. Basically, if the test came back with a low risk of our baby having a neural tube defect, Trisomy 18, or Downs, it doesn't mean that our child does not have one of these defects- it just means the chances are low. If it came back with a high risk, that too is not a sure fit. Our baby could be perfectly fine, thus causing us unnecessary stress and worry (you know how I am with worry). We would not do anything different if our baby was sick, so we decided the test would be unnecessary. Furthermore, the Midwife I met with today told me that she, personally, did not like the test. I asked her what percentage of the practice's patients got the screening. Are you ready for this? Her answer was 20%. Seriously?! Enough said, for me. I did not get the test.
Please pray that our baby continues to grow normally and beautifully. I am trying ever so hard to not worry, but I can't help to think about all the "what-ifs". I'll keep you posted with our updates and thank you for keeping up with our family's story. G'night, all!
William and I were able to visit with 13 of our family members, ride 4 wheelers (don't worry, I didn't take it out of first gear), go fishing in the dark, make s'mores by the riverside (I finally got to try my pregnancy craving for a s'more made out of Reeses instead of plain old Hershey's....GO TRY IT NOW!), sleep in late, eat some of the most delicious and fresh veggies I've ever had, and recharge our quickly draining batteries. Needless to say, a good time was had by all.
Today I had my 16 week Midwifery appointment and it probably could not have come at a better time. Since my teenage years, I've had hyperglycemia (managed by diet). During my pregnancy with William I never had any problems with my blood sugar (aside from the dangerously low levels I had during the blood-glucose test) and this pregnancy was proving to be the same until today. Sheesh, my body is falling apart quickly! Basically what happened was that I laid down to take a nap with William and when I woke up, I was extremely jittery and light-headed. Usually eating a couple spoonfuls of peanut butter takes care of the shakes, but this time was different. I was shaky the whole time I was getting ready, during the drive over (where I had to pull over to get sick), and was on the verge of passing out when I got to the Birthing Center. It was so embarrassing to meet the third midwife in the practice (for the first time) with clammy, sweaty skin, and jittery muscle spasms. Basically what we found out was that my blood sugar and pressure were both low, thus my headaches and dizziness. I was sent home with the orders to rest and drink plenty of fluids (I am sipping on my Mickey Dee's sweet tea now), so William had to fend for himself this afternoon (I know, I win Mother of the Year).
On the up side, the baby's heartbeat was great- in the 140's, and we have an appointment on September 8th to find out our sweet baby's sex (ahem, a girl). This was also the appointment where we were offered the Maternal Serum Triple Screen Test. Sean and I have given this test a lot of thought and prayer over the past month, and we decided that we did not want to go ahead with it (unless our Midwife advised otherwise). Our reasoning behind this decision (because we did get it with William) is that the statistics just aren't good enough, for us, to merit the test. Basically, if the test came back with a low risk of our baby having a neural tube defect, Trisomy 18, or Downs, it doesn't mean that our child does not have one of these defects- it just means the chances are low. If it came back with a high risk, that too is not a sure fit. Our baby could be perfectly fine, thus causing us unnecessary stress and worry (you know how I am with worry). We would not do anything different if our baby was sick, so we decided the test would be unnecessary. Furthermore, the Midwife I met with today told me that she, personally, did not like the test. I asked her what percentage of the practice's patients got the screening. Are you ready for this? Her answer was 20%. Seriously?! Enough said, for me. I did not get the test.
Please pray that our baby continues to grow normally and beautifully. I am trying ever so hard to not worry, but I can't help to think about all the "what-ifs". I'll keep you posted with our updates and thank you for keeping up with our family's story. G'night, all!
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Hi ho, hi ho, it's out of town I go!
Hey there, friends. I just wanted to post with a quick update. I am going out of town for the next few days to visit family so I'll be "roughing" it in the deep, dark woods. The baby and I have been doing quite well and he/she has let up on me tremendously! The morning/all day sickness is gone, and so are any/all of my infections. I have an appointment scheduled for early September with the infectious disease doctor and one next week with my midwife. I'll keep you posted with how both appointments go, and please keep us in your prayers. It has been such a relief to feel better and have control over my life again.
William is being such a sweet boy- loving on my tummy and giving "his baby" kisses. He's going to make such an excellent big brother! Speaking of which, we should be able to find out the sex soon...so stay tuned! Have a wonderful weekend and I'll chat with you next week!
William is being such a sweet boy- loving on my tummy and giving "his baby" kisses. He's going to make such an excellent big brother! Speaking of which, we should be able to find out the sex soon...so stay tuned! Have a wonderful weekend and I'll chat with you next week!
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Hellllllllo, blogger!
Over the past couple of weeks our family has been quite out of the loop (for several reasons that you'll have to read on to find out). I think that the easiest way to tackle all that we've been up to, is to do a little write-up on each of member of our family:
Sean has been continuing the daily grind, so to speak, and has been a HUGE help with Wip when he gets home. On the weekends, Sean and my dad have found something to get themselves into- leaving me to have the bed to myself! I don't mind him having some weekend fun, provided I get a nap the following day! We've also been preparing for Sean's college roommates to arrive next weekend for their "Roommate Reunion"...some of them we haven't seen in a year and both of us are ever so excited to see them again.
William has been busy getting a bruise a day...sometimes two! He's been completely weaned now for over a month and has almost all of his one year molars in (he won't let me check and see exactly how many). Our Sweet Wip is also sleeping through the night every night (praise the Lord!) and has plenty of energy by day (can I get some coffee?). William has also enjoyed spending time with his Grammy each Monday while I watch my friend's kids for her to work. He gets lots of one-on-one time with his bestest while I get to spend time with the older kids...it's a nice combo.
As for me, I've been muddling through. Ok, ok, I shouldn't say that. I'm doing very well now, but it's been such a hard past month. Since the beginning of July I've had two bouts of MRSA, two wounds that needed draining, packing, and antibiotics, and two very expensive trips to Dr. G. As of my last appointment, our baby is doing very well and has a nice, strong heartbeat. William had a wave of peace and serenity pass over him the second he heard his baby's heartbeat. It was such a special moment- they have a bond forming already! Since I was twelve weeks, we've been able to consistently locate the baby's heartbeat (despite how far back that little booger is laying) and it's so reassuring to hear. When I wasn't having adverse reactions to pain meds, or laying completely flat to avoid nausea, I was considering finding a part-time job. Isn't it funny how when you're not really looking for something, that's when God implements his BIG plan for you? I ended up getting hired by Gymboree to work part-time, starting next week. I haven't done retail since high school/college, but I always enjoyed it (and the discount!), and I am excited to see where this journey leads me.
Thank you for being patient with me while I got our family (errr mainly my health) issues straight. You knew I would come back sometime, didn't you?? Be honest. You did.
I promise to post more often and to maybe even get a picture of Sweet Wip in! You never know!
Have a great night, and even better tomorrow!
Sean has been continuing the daily grind, so to speak, and has been a HUGE help with Wip when he gets home. On the weekends, Sean and my dad have found something to get themselves into- leaving me to have the bed to myself! I don't mind him having some weekend fun, provided I get a nap the following day! We've also been preparing for Sean's college roommates to arrive next weekend for their "Roommate Reunion"...some of them we haven't seen in a year and both of us are ever so excited to see them again.
William has been busy getting a bruise a day...sometimes two! He's been completely weaned now for over a month and has almost all of his one year molars in (he won't let me check and see exactly how many). Our Sweet Wip is also sleeping through the night every night (praise the Lord!) and has plenty of energy by day (can I get some coffee?). William has also enjoyed spending time with his Grammy each Monday while I watch my friend's kids for her to work. He gets lots of one-on-one time with his bestest while I get to spend time with the older kids...it's a nice combo.
As for me, I've been muddling through. Ok, ok, I shouldn't say that. I'm doing very well now, but it's been such a hard past month. Since the beginning of July I've had two bouts of MRSA, two wounds that needed draining, packing, and antibiotics, and two very expensive trips to Dr. G. As of my last appointment, our baby is doing very well and has a nice, strong heartbeat. William had a wave of peace and serenity pass over him the second he heard his baby's heartbeat. It was such a special moment- they have a bond forming already! Since I was twelve weeks, we've been able to consistently locate the baby's heartbeat (despite how far back that little booger is laying) and it's so reassuring to hear. When I wasn't having adverse reactions to pain meds, or laying completely flat to avoid nausea, I was considering finding a part-time job. Isn't it funny how when you're not really looking for something, that's when God implements his BIG plan for you? I ended up getting hired by Gymboree to work part-time, starting next week. I haven't done retail since high school/college, but I always enjoyed it (and the discount!), and I am excited to see where this journey leads me.
Thank you for being patient with me while I got our family (errr mainly my health) issues straight. You knew I would come back sometime, didn't you?? Be honest. You did.
I promise to post more often and to maybe even get a picture of Sweet Wip in! You never know!
Have a great night, and even better tomorrow!
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Just in case you were wondering....
This isn't going to be much of a post at all- more of a message to my beloved readers to give a quick and much needed update.
First off, I am still alive.
I am still blogging.
I am still pregnant (just ask my puke-bucket).
And I have had two more bouts of MRSA (we are now at a total of 3).
I am just extremely frustrated with my health right now and am trying to sort things out and compile and somewhat coherent post for you all to read.
Please continue to keep our family in your prayers and I will update with more ASAP.
First off, I am still alive.
I am still blogging.
I am still pregnant (just ask my puke-bucket).
And I have had two more bouts of MRSA (we are now at a total of 3).
I am just extremely frustrated with my health right now and am trying to sort things out and compile and somewhat coherent post for you all to read.
Please continue to keep our family in your prayers and I will update with more ASAP.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Noticeably Absent:
Hey guys, sorry I haven't posted in so long. Quite frankly I've been in such a shitty (you didn't think I'd say that...did you??) mood that I didn't want to burden you with it. Until Monday I felt like I had food poisoning 24/7. Again, I have yet to get "sick", but I have felt like my body's been fighting off a parasite...to no avail.
Monday was a good day, but yesterday was even better. William and I managed to meet up with some friends (Hi, Osborne family!) at the zoo, and we had a GREAT afternoon. We then made a trip to the bank, the grocery store, and even made some homemade beef stew for supper. Most days I would consider just being able to make a meal a good day.
So far, today's been just as good...minus one little bitty thing. I have another hard spot on my arm. This time, the spot is located on my under arm and it hurts just as bad as before. I'm praying that it's not MRSA again because there are so many antibiotics that I cannot take due to my pregnancy. Please join me in prayer, friends, as I await the results of my doctor's appointment. My appointment is at 4:15 and, if need be, the spot will be lanced today (ouch!). Please, Lord, don't let it be MRSA!!
I'll keep you updated, friends, with the results of my appointment. Thank you for all your love and support!
Monday was a good day, but yesterday was even better. William and I managed to meet up with some friends (Hi, Osborne family!) at the zoo, and we had a GREAT afternoon. We then made a trip to the bank, the grocery store, and even made some homemade beef stew for supper. Most days I would consider just being able to make a meal a good day.
So far, today's been just as good...minus one little bitty thing. I have another hard spot on my arm. This time, the spot is located on my under arm and it hurts just as bad as before. I'm praying that it's not MRSA again because there are so many antibiotics that I cannot take due to my pregnancy. Please join me in prayer, friends, as I await the results of my doctor's appointment. My appointment is at 4:15 and, if need be, the spot will be lanced today (ouch!). Please, Lord, don't let it be MRSA!!
I'll keep you updated, friends, with the results of my appointment. Thank you for all your love and support!
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Look at my baby, my baby and me!
Good Tuesday evening to you all! I have had a crazy day that was filled with lots of driving, but lots of smiles as well. The last week of school, put up a sign-up sheet outside my door for whomever wanted to go out weekly outings/playgroups with William and me. Today was our first scheduled get-together and we had planned on going to the zoo for a picnic. Unfortunately, all we had time for was the picnic portion because the rain had other plans.
Bryan, Hillary, and the girls came over for a mini pizza party, and the hubs were ever so nice to watch the kiddos while Hill and I went to Color Me Mine. Funnn! Oh I love that our families have become so close. It's so nice to have friends that everyone enjoys being around (and that goes for the adults and kiddos alike).
Tomorrow William and I plan on enjoying our day "off" by (hopefully) staying in our PJ's and getting some stuff done around our apartment. We shall see.
Anyway, I'll leave you with a picture of my (yes, it's already there) baby bump. I know it's very early, but we are ever so excited and if I didn't share this info with you then how could you specifically pray for us? Mmmhmmm you know I'm right. I want pictures from the very beginning of this journey to enjoy forever. I have probably 10 pictures total of Sweet William from when he was inside of me, and I sorely regret not taking more. This time it's going to be different. Sean and I want to take a picture with our blackboard door background each week and make a flip-book at the end of my pregnancy (don't worry you won't have to look at 35 more of these, I'll only post with baby bumps every now and then). I know, it's cheesy, but so. are. we.
Bryan, Hillary, and the girls came over for a mini pizza party, and the hubs were ever so nice to watch the kiddos while Hill and I went to Color Me Mine. Funnn! Oh I love that our families have become so close. It's so nice to have friends that everyone enjoys being around (and that goes for the adults and kiddos alike).
Tomorrow William and I plan on enjoying our day "off" by (hopefully) staying in our PJ's and getting some stuff done around our apartment. We shall see.
Anyway, I'll leave you with a picture of my (yes, it's already there) baby bump. I know it's very early, but we are ever so excited and if I didn't share this info with you then how could you specifically pray for us? Mmmhmmm you know I'm right. I want pictures from the very beginning of this journey to enjoy forever. I have probably 10 pictures total of Sweet William from when he was inside of me, and I sorely regret not taking more. This time it's going to be different. Sean and I want to take a picture with our blackboard door background each week and make a flip-book at the end of my pregnancy (don't worry you won't have to look at 35 more of these, I'll only post with baby bumps every now and then). I know, it's cheesy, but so. are. we.
I hope you all have a great night and a even better tomorrow!
Saturday, May 9, 2009
It's a long one, but totally worth it (ahem, there's a contest at the end)...
Ok, so here's the deal. I've got a hodge-podge of a blog post for you tonight. There's going to be a little update mixed with some anticipation, melded with a bit of "you're not going to believe this".
See?
I told you I would be all over the place.
Let's get started, shall we??
I think it would be fun to start with the "you're not going to believe this" segment, so here ya go:
Well, you remember my "Move outta my way, Satan" post from yesterday? IT GOT WORSE. Seriously, I didn't think that I could have a more crappy morning, but boy, oh boy, I was wrong! Right after I finished my post, I got William up and we made our way through the Midtown tunnel towards our church for the Bible study that I was already an hour late to. We were making great time though and it was looking like I would catch the second half....until.... Satan strikes again.
One mile away from my exit there was a three car accident blocking all lanes of traffic. Now, I know I should be thankful that I was not the one in the collision, but traffic and I are definitely not friends. Seriously, the accident had just happened and, by the look of things, we were there to stay for awhile. The silver lining is that William and I met some really sweet people while stretching our legs on Interstate 164! Fortunately, I had also packed William a lunch to eat while in the church nursery. So there ya have it, we had our first highway picnic.
An hour later we were back on our way to the church. Ironically we started moving at noon on the dot. The exact time my study ended. SERIOUSLY? Satan sucks.
We still swung by the church because my mom had asked me to bring her some Ibuprofen for her foot. While dropping it off, and explaining how my husband's car fell apart in my hands and that we ate lunch on the side of an interstate, we noticed that Wip had a rash covering his entire body.
Holy freakin' cow.
No wonder the poor kid was scratching his head all morning. I thought he was just showing me his hair. Guess who wins Mom of the Year?? Not me!
I immediately got the pediatrician's office on the phone and was able to get him in at 12:30. Ok, good, we had 5 minutes to get there. I can handle that. After all, I've been going 100 miles an hour all morning. We got there on time and were seen immediately. I guess a possible allergic reaction in nothing to scoff at. Anyhoo...it turned out to just be a side affect of the amoxicillin he's taking...not a reaction. Thank God.
Since the doctor's office is right next to Food Lion, I decided to go ahead and get some shopping done. While there, my son, the boy wonder, thought it would be a good decision to stand up in the cart. Now, before you start to think that I walked away or didn't have him strapped in, think again.
He was strapped in, and I was RIGHT there.
He is just a little mouse that can weasel his way out of anything! Since the moment he realized he could defeat the silly little strap, Wipa found it completely unnecessary to remain seated. From that point on I found myself pushing the cart with one hand and holding his leg down with the other (this was his "leverage leg" that he used to maneuver himself out of his "shackles").
Fuuuun stuff.
On top of that, Wip was screaming bloody murder and onlookers probably thought I was pinning him down for fun or something. Yeahhh, fun...that's it. Then at check out he immediately turned off the tears long enough to flirt with the checkout girl and get a balloon (that he later decided to bite a hole in and suck the air out). Really??
Needless to say, I begged my mom to let him stay with her during my appointment with the plastic surgeon. She willingly agreed and I was granted an hour, sans baby, to go to the doctor.
Now, this bring me to the update portion of my post:
While at the doctor, I got a wonderful bill of health and don't have to go back for 4 more weeks. As for now, I am to continue washing my arm really good and dressing it appropriately until it is completely healed. Once healed, I am good to go. I am officially MRSA free, but once the wound is 100% gone, I am absolutely good to go. Praise God! Oh yeah, he also cauterised it because I had some protruding skin due to it healing from the inside out (oh yeah, fun stuff). Other than that, I am healing like a champ.
Now for the anticipation segment:
Today we picked 4 quarts of strawberries to make some of Sweet William's strawberry jam. The plan is to can it and save it to give away to friends, coworkers, neighbors, etc. for Christmas. You may anticipate pictures (that I plan on posting tomorrow) of William picking those sweet berries. You may also anticipate a jar for yourself...if you're lucky! To get your hands on the first jar, all you have to do is post a comment about what you would eat the jam with. That's it. I just want to know what you'll be pairing our yummy goodness with and if I think it's winner worthy, you'll get the first jar! I'll even ship it to you if I don't see you on a day-to-day basis. Good luck!
Well, I'm off to bed. I've got a day of washing, de-capping, and mashing berries ahead of me!
I hope you all have a nice night and an even better tomorrow!
See?
I told you I would be all over the place.
Let's get started, shall we??
I think it would be fun to start with the "you're not going to believe this" segment, so here ya go:
Well, you remember my "Move outta my way, Satan" post from yesterday? IT GOT WORSE. Seriously, I didn't think that I could have a more crappy morning, but boy, oh boy, I was wrong! Right after I finished my post, I got William up and we made our way through the Midtown tunnel towards our church for the Bible study that I was already an hour late to. We were making great time though and it was looking like I would catch the second half....until.... Satan strikes again.
One mile away from my exit there was a three car accident blocking all lanes of traffic. Now, I know I should be thankful that I was not the one in the collision, but traffic and I are definitely not friends. Seriously, the accident had just happened and, by the look of things, we were there to stay for awhile. The silver lining is that William and I met some really sweet people while stretching our legs on Interstate 164! Fortunately, I had also packed William a lunch to eat while in the church nursery. So there ya have it, we had our first highway picnic.
An hour later we were back on our way to the church. Ironically we started moving at noon on the dot. The exact time my study ended. SERIOUSLY? Satan sucks.
We still swung by the church because my mom had asked me to bring her some Ibuprofen for her foot. While dropping it off, and explaining how my husband's car fell apart in my hands and that we ate lunch on the side of an interstate, we noticed that Wip had a rash covering his entire body.
Holy freakin' cow.
No wonder the poor kid was scratching his head all morning. I thought he was just showing me his hair. Guess who wins Mom of the Year?? Not me!
I immediately got the pediatrician's office on the phone and was able to get him in at 12:30. Ok, good, we had 5 minutes to get there. I can handle that. After all, I've been going 100 miles an hour all morning. We got there on time and were seen immediately. I guess a possible allergic reaction in nothing to scoff at. Anyhoo...it turned out to just be a side affect of the amoxicillin he's taking...not a reaction. Thank God.
Since the doctor's office is right next to Food Lion, I decided to go ahead and get some shopping done. While there, my son, the boy wonder, thought it would be a good decision to stand up in the cart. Now, before you start to think that I walked away or didn't have him strapped in, think again.
He was strapped in, and I was RIGHT there.
He is just a little mouse that can weasel his way out of anything! Since the moment he realized he could defeat the silly little strap, Wipa found it completely unnecessary to remain seated. From that point on I found myself pushing the cart with one hand and holding his leg down with the other (this was his "leverage leg" that he used to maneuver himself out of his "shackles").
Fuuuun stuff.
On top of that, Wip was screaming bloody murder and onlookers probably thought I was pinning him down for fun or something. Yeahhh, fun...that's it. Then at check out he immediately turned off the tears long enough to flirt with the checkout girl and get a balloon (that he later decided to bite a hole in and suck the air out). Really??
Needless to say, I begged my mom to let him stay with her during my appointment with the plastic surgeon. She willingly agreed and I was granted an hour, sans baby, to go to the doctor.
Now, this bring me to the update portion of my post:
While at the doctor, I got a wonderful bill of health and don't have to go back for 4 more weeks. As for now, I am to continue washing my arm really good and dressing it appropriately until it is completely healed. Once healed, I am good to go. I am officially MRSA free, but once the wound is 100% gone, I am absolutely good to go. Praise God! Oh yeah, he also cauterised it because I had some protruding skin due to it healing from the inside out (oh yeah, fun stuff). Other than that, I am healing like a champ.
Now for the anticipation segment:
Today we picked 4 quarts of strawberries to make some of Sweet William's strawberry jam. The plan is to can it and save it to give away to friends, coworkers, neighbors, etc. for Christmas. You may anticipate pictures (that I plan on posting tomorrow) of William picking those sweet berries. You may also anticipate a jar for yourself...if you're lucky! To get your hands on the first jar, all you have to do is post a comment about what you would eat the jam with. That's it. I just want to know what you'll be pairing our yummy goodness with and if I think it's winner worthy, you'll get the first jar! I'll even ship it to you if I don't see you on a day-to-day basis. Good luck!
Well, I'm off to bed. I've got a day of washing, de-capping, and mashing berries ahead of me!
I hope you all have a nice night and an even better tomorrow!
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