So...a lot has happened in the past month or more. I would rather not put too much on here, for the sake of other's feelings. I think it would be best that way. Even though I have been hurt...pretty badly...I'm not going to post my hurt at the expense of others.
I got an acceptance letter to USC Upstate this week. I have to go to orientation in July. I'm extremely excited. I can't wait to start this next chapter in school. I graduated from Greenville Tech on the Dean's List. And my next goal is to graduate with my BA from Upstate on the Dean's List, as well. I know raising two children and that goal is going to be very hard, but I'm willing to do what it takes.
Charlea is 3 months old. Gosh, time flies...Riley is almost 2 and a half. I just turned 24...where is my life going?! I posted a quote that I made up on facebook today...The hard part is letting go...once you get beyond that, the uphill battle flattens out and the path of life goes on. I firmly believe this is happening for me. I have made some hard decisions in the past few weeks, and honestly, as hard as it was, it was the best for me and my beautiful babies. I would rather hurt a little on the inside to make my children's lives the best possible.
It has been a whole year since Riley's father has seen him. I hurt a little for Riley because of this. But honestly, I can't help but to think that maybe it is for the best whatever that reason may be. It would break my heart if he grew up and was hurt by his father forgetting to come to his baseball games, his kindergarten graduation, his birthdays, etc. Father's Day was hard for me in this respect. But we had a great day with Nana and Potch. My father wanted the grandchildren to call him "Pops" but has grown to love how Riley calls him Potch. It makes us all smile to hear him say it.
I'm enjoying summer even though it is extremely hot. We have been hanging out with Angie and Jordan and Uncle Eddie a lot at the pool. I can not believe how well Riley is swimming this year. The more you let him go, the more he does. It really is amazing to watch. His con artistry is also very very good. I wish I knew some of his tricks when I was his age ;).
well, enough for today. It's been awhile since the last post, and I have to go through and delete some of them, so it can help me not rehash the past. It's honestly for the best and I'm very proud of myself.
~kate
Monday, June 27, 2011
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
the weekend up until now...
I still can't believe last weekend came and passed so quickly. I never knew that time could go so fast in your life after you start having children. Now, everything just seems like a blur...
Saturday...I went shopping for Zoe's gift and then went to her first birthday party. It was so sweet to see how much bigger she has gotten since the last time I saw her which was a few months ago. It was a nice party. I left Riley at home with Bobby and Charlea and I were the ones to see Miss Zoe turn one officially. It was hard to socialize with anyone because it was an indoor/outdoor party and because of the wind, I couldn't take Charlea outside. I got home from the party, and Bobby cooked me steak for dinner that night! :) mm mm good!
Sunday...We got Charlea's first portraits done at Olan Mills. Bobby's mom and step dad bought us a package there, but we also spent another 100 dollars on extra pictures. The one package the woman tried to sell me was originally 976 dollars...but she was going to give it to me for 476...how generous of her...hah...i still would not have spent that much money on pictures that Charlea would not cooperate for. I got some pretty ones, but I'm still disappointed that the woman would not listen to me that I did not want to be in the picture of her feet only because of my chipped nail polish...but now I have a picture of her beautiful feet with mommy's fingernails looking like utter crap. OH WELL...you live and learn. Then we went to Bobby's mom's house and had a cook out with her and Roger's family to meet the baby. It was so much fun. I met a lot of people and had a blast with his mom and step dad afterwards. I never knew just sitting in the sun and relaxing with my children and family could be so much fun! I definitely can't wait to have more memories like that.
At the moment...both children are silent. Charlea is in her swing looking around at her new world, and Riley is laying in the floor playing with cars. Life could not get much greater at the moment.
My transcripts are hopefully finally sent off to Upstate so I can start there in the fall. I'm SO excited about this next step in school. I still can't believe that I graduated and made the Dean's List. I'm very proud of myself and how much I have accomplished from when I first started school. In a year and a half I brought my GPA up from a 1.2 to a 3.75...I would have had over a 4.0 when I graduated, but because I screwed my GPA up in the past, I have been working my butt off to get it where it is now. And I'm happy with where I am at! :)
I'm going to be purchasing my new living room sectional soon. I'm so happy. Although the couch I have has lasted MANY years through my family...it's time to kick it to the curb. I am tired of falling through the couch cushions when I sit on it. The sectional matches many other pieces of furniture in my living room (book shelves, ottoman, etc.) so it will fit in nicely! :) I can't wait to get it.
I am nervous today. I have an appointment with my attorney to hopefully get the rest of my divorce on the go. I have been waiting on this final court date since day 1. I'm not sure how today is going to go...we had to put the final hearing on hold until Charlea got here...so I'm thinking that today might not go as planned just because of the whole situation. But we shall see, and I'll keep my fingers crossed.
Saturday...I went shopping for Zoe's gift and then went to her first birthday party. It was so sweet to see how much bigger she has gotten since the last time I saw her which was a few months ago. It was a nice party. I left Riley at home with Bobby and Charlea and I were the ones to see Miss Zoe turn one officially. It was hard to socialize with anyone because it was an indoor/outdoor party and because of the wind, I couldn't take Charlea outside. I got home from the party, and Bobby cooked me steak for dinner that night! :) mm mm good!
Sunday...We got Charlea's first portraits done at Olan Mills. Bobby's mom and step dad bought us a package there, but we also spent another 100 dollars on extra pictures. The one package the woman tried to sell me was originally 976 dollars...but she was going to give it to me for 476...how generous of her...hah...i still would not have spent that much money on pictures that Charlea would not cooperate for. I got some pretty ones, but I'm still disappointed that the woman would not listen to me that I did not want to be in the picture of her feet only because of my chipped nail polish...but now I have a picture of her beautiful feet with mommy's fingernails looking like utter crap. OH WELL...you live and learn. Then we went to Bobby's mom's house and had a cook out with her and Roger's family to meet the baby. It was so much fun. I met a lot of people and had a blast with his mom and step dad afterwards. I never knew just sitting in the sun and relaxing with my children and family could be so much fun! I definitely can't wait to have more memories like that.
At the moment...both children are silent. Charlea is in her swing looking around at her new world, and Riley is laying in the floor playing with cars. Life could not get much greater at the moment.
My transcripts are hopefully finally sent off to Upstate so I can start there in the fall. I'm SO excited about this next step in school. I still can't believe that I graduated and made the Dean's List. I'm very proud of myself and how much I have accomplished from when I first started school. In a year and a half I brought my GPA up from a 1.2 to a 3.75...I would have had over a 4.0 when I graduated, but because I screwed my GPA up in the past, I have been working my butt off to get it where it is now. And I'm happy with where I am at! :)
I'm going to be purchasing my new living room sectional soon. I'm so happy. Although the couch I have has lasted MANY years through my family...it's time to kick it to the curb. I am tired of falling through the couch cushions when I sit on it. The sectional matches many other pieces of furniture in my living room (book shelves, ottoman, etc.) so it will fit in nicely! :) I can't wait to get it.
I am nervous today. I have an appointment with my attorney to hopefully get the rest of my divorce on the go. I have been waiting on this final court date since day 1. I'm not sure how today is going to go...we had to put the final hearing on hold until Charlea got here...so I'm thinking that today might not go as planned just because of the whole situation. But we shall see, and I'll keep my fingers crossed.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Decisions...
I have a lot of decisions I have to make in the next few weeks. The major one is when I am going back to work. I know that they need me because of short staffed reasons, but there was 8 months in advance of notice of when I was going to be out lol...so then again, I don't need to rush myself. If I rush myself, that could lead into taking the healing process a lot longer than it should. Do I want the money? Yeah...who doesn't...but I also have to look out for my health.
The second decision is what I am going to do about a bigger car...we just can't fit everything of two kids into my car including : 2 adults, 2 children, 2 carseats, 2 diaper bags, 2 strollers...yadda yadda yadda...I think my decision on that is...I will get a new car as soon as I start working again, so that I can make sure we aren't struggling to make a car payment while I'm out of work. Then that leaves me with what kind of car I'm going to get...pretty sure it is going to be a ford...lol for the sake of the boyfriend! :)
The last decision I have to make is about living room furniture...There is a sectional at big lots that I like a lot and it's pretty cheap, but the color is not my favorite. Then there is the Ashley one at Factory Furniture that we like, but it's about 400 more than the one at big lots but a beautiful color and will fit our room better. So that leaves me with cheaper vs. more expensive. But with having two young kids, I kind of don't want to get anything really nice because of the simple fact that they will make messes...oh this decision is the most painstaking for me to make lol and to think it's really one of those that is not a big deal.
I have other things on my mind that I need to do, but those will come with time and a lot of praying and having a lot of faith! So, for right now, I need to keep my chin up about the issues that really worry me, and let them work themselves out on their own.
For now, my to do list is pretty short....
1. call my lawyer to proceed with the rest of the divorce
2. finish laundry so bobby will have work clothes and riley will have night night clothes
3. pull out something for dinner
4. steam clean rest of living room floor?!?! i think so...
So, I'm thinking that I need to go to Greenville Tech tomorrow and have my transcripts sent to Upstate so I can attend in the fall. I tried it once before, but they sent me a check back to my house for the amount I paid to have my transcripts sent...BOO...so now I'm going to try again. Even though it really is a pain in my butt!
I also have to decide what I'm going to do about school in the summer. I want to take anatomy in the summer at Greenville Tech, but I have to see if they offer it in the summer. Since the summer is fast tracked classes, I'm also scared to take such a hard class in the short time alloted.. I guess I will talk to my dad tomorrow and see what he says. I want to take some basic "medical" classes, because that will help open up my horizons for my career in the future. If I just limit myself to certain classes, I can only do certain jobs, but if I minor in something medical along with my psychology degree, that will give me a better job in the future.
It really is amazing at how things change in your life. Bobby's mom really got me thinking into this. In the past 3 years, I have changed my life for the better not only for me, but for my children as well. I am closing a chapter in my life that was really negative, and the only thing that is keeping me from doing so right now is a court date. I'm working on fixing myself and getting all of the negativity out of my life, since my life is close to perfect now. There is no need to be negative when I have two amazing children and an amazing boyfriend who is ALWAYS there for me and will always love me. All I know is that 3 years ago, I would have never thought that I would be where I am right now: 2 children, the love of my life, an associates degree achieved, making the dean's list, getting accepted into a 4 year university, and having 2 amazing families watch me go through it all!!
Enough said for now...time to pick up and play house and maybe read some of my book! :)
The second decision is what I am going to do about a bigger car...we just can't fit everything of two kids into my car including : 2 adults, 2 children, 2 carseats, 2 diaper bags, 2 strollers...yadda yadda yadda...I think my decision on that is...I will get a new car as soon as I start working again, so that I can make sure we aren't struggling to make a car payment while I'm out of work. Then that leaves me with what kind of car I'm going to get...pretty sure it is going to be a ford...lol for the sake of the boyfriend! :)
The last decision I have to make is about living room furniture...There is a sectional at big lots that I like a lot and it's pretty cheap, but the color is not my favorite. Then there is the Ashley one at Factory Furniture that we like, but it's about 400 more than the one at big lots but a beautiful color and will fit our room better. So that leaves me with cheaper vs. more expensive. But with having two young kids, I kind of don't want to get anything really nice because of the simple fact that they will make messes...oh this decision is the most painstaking for me to make lol and to think it's really one of those that is not a big deal.
I have other things on my mind that I need to do, but those will come with time and a lot of praying and having a lot of faith! So, for right now, I need to keep my chin up about the issues that really worry me, and let them work themselves out on their own.
For now, my to do list is pretty short....
1. call my lawyer to proceed with the rest of the divorce
2. finish laundry so bobby will have work clothes and riley will have night night clothes
3. pull out something for dinner
4. steam clean rest of living room floor?!?! i think so...
So, I'm thinking that I need to go to Greenville Tech tomorrow and have my transcripts sent to Upstate so I can attend in the fall. I tried it once before, but they sent me a check back to my house for the amount I paid to have my transcripts sent...BOO...so now I'm going to try again. Even though it really is a pain in my butt!
I also have to decide what I'm going to do about school in the summer. I want to take anatomy in the summer at Greenville Tech, but I have to see if they offer it in the summer. Since the summer is fast tracked classes, I'm also scared to take such a hard class in the short time alloted.. I guess I will talk to my dad tomorrow and see what he says. I want to take some basic "medical" classes, because that will help open up my horizons for my career in the future. If I just limit myself to certain classes, I can only do certain jobs, but if I minor in something medical along with my psychology degree, that will give me a better job in the future.
It really is amazing at how things change in your life. Bobby's mom really got me thinking into this. In the past 3 years, I have changed my life for the better not only for me, but for my children as well. I am closing a chapter in my life that was really negative, and the only thing that is keeping me from doing so right now is a court date. I'm working on fixing myself and getting all of the negativity out of my life, since my life is close to perfect now. There is no need to be negative when I have two amazing children and an amazing boyfriend who is ALWAYS there for me and will always love me. All I know is that 3 years ago, I would have never thought that I would be where I am right now: 2 children, the love of my life, an associates degree achieved, making the dean's list, getting accepted into a 4 year university, and having 2 amazing families watch me go through it all!!
Enough said for now...time to pick up and play house and maybe read some of my book! :)
Thursday, March 17, 2011
One Week Old
Sheesh...where do I even begin? One week ago today, Charlotte Elizabeth Cook was born into our lives. She is so beautiful. I woke up like normal to make Bobby's lunch and I had these horrible pains, but they were not so so bad to the point where I thought it was time to go to the hospital. By 7 that morning, I knew something was not right. I tried taking a bath in case they were the braxton hicks...but that only helped for about 5 minutes. I called Bobby and we went to the hospital.
By the time I got to the room I had to pee in a cup and it sounded like a flood came out of me. My water did not break but because I was having a contraction, all the pee came at once. That was horrible. They kept me on the monitor for an hour and kept checking my cervix and I went from 3 to 5 cm so they decided I was in labor and admitted me.
They gave me an i.v. and then I got the epidural. I still can't believe how fast everything happened. I was thinking she would come by early evening, but a little over an hour after they broke my water they said it was time. The pushing part was a breeze and after about 4 to 5 minutes of pushing, she was here. She was 7lb 1 oz and 19 in long. After 40 weeks and 4 days my princess was finally here. It's ironic, because Riley was born after 40 weeks and 4 days as well.
Throughout the whole thing, Bobby was at my side. He helped me cut the umbilical cord which meant a lot to the both of us. He also helped clean her up and get her ready to be in my arms for the first time. He was amazing through out the whole thing. The whole car ride to the hospital he kept telling me to squeeze his hand when it hurt. He was such a great support partner and I am so glad that he could be there with me. I could not have chosen a better man to be mine. Every time a bad contraction hit, he would tell me that he was so sorry that I was in so much pain and that he wished he could take the pain away from me. He stayed by my side through everything, even when we had some unexpected "company" at the hospital. He really is the best man for me, Riley, and Charlea. I really do love him dearly.
I am so thankful that she is healthy, and did not have any problems like Riley did when he was born. No child deserves to suffer. I had a better pregnancy this time around for the most part, too. Granted, it started off rough, but when I met Bobby things made a 180 change for the best. I even have a stronger support system now. I know that during any time of the day or night, I can call on his family or mine and they will be there for me. Bobby's parents have taken me and Riley (and now Charlea) in and have given us a place in their heart that I will never forget. His mom and step dad have been there for me since they met me, and I could not be more thankful. When they found out I was going in labor, they were there as fast as they could be. His cousin, Josh, who I hung out with only once, was there for me and came to the hospital on his lunch break before I had her, and also visited us in our room. After I came home, his mom and step dad have come to the house and helped me out with the children, house work, and making sure I have enough rest. All I have to say is those who have been there for me have the biggest places in my heart. My family has also been a big help in everything lately. My mom makes sure that I have enough rest and she comes when she is not working in case I need a nap. I really could not be more thankful for the help that we are getting. I was so glad that my sister got to come up and be there for me, as well. She helped my mom a lot with Riley, and also got to love on her new niece too.
Today was the first day that I have been left alone with both children by myself. It has not been too bad, only because she is sleeping lots, and Riley plays on his own. I have been able to clean up the house a tiny bit, spend time with Charlea, and spend time with Riley. The hardest part, I would have to say, is when Riley has one of his fits because he did not get his way. He ended up going down early for his nap because he was throwing a tantrum. But that's the way the cookie crumbles. I'm not going to allow him to do it and get away with it.
Nights are a little rough at times only because I'm dying for some solid rest. I know that's impossible with a newborn, but I am also pretty lucky with Charlea. Most nights she goes 5 hours between feedings. The kicker is that she poops non-stop. Every single diaper she has changed, has poop in it. I'll feed her, lay her down and lay myself down, and then five minutes later, I'm up because she just pooped again. I feel so bad because her little bottom is getting so sore because of how often she poops. I change it as soon as I hear it or notice it, but it's hard to always catch it right as soon as it happens.
Time to do more laundry and hopefully lay down for a little bit!!
By the time I got to the room I had to pee in a cup and it sounded like a flood came out of me. My water did not break but because I was having a contraction, all the pee came at once. That was horrible. They kept me on the monitor for an hour and kept checking my cervix and I went from 3 to 5 cm so they decided I was in labor and admitted me.
They gave me an i.v. and then I got the epidural. I still can't believe how fast everything happened. I was thinking she would come by early evening, but a little over an hour after they broke my water they said it was time. The pushing part was a breeze and after about 4 to 5 minutes of pushing, she was here. She was 7lb 1 oz and 19 in long. After 40 weeks and 4 days my princess was finally here. It's ironic, because Riley was born after 40 weeks and 4 days as well.
Throughout the whole thing, Bobby was at my side. He helped me cut the umbilical cord which meant a lot to the both of us. He also helped clean her up and get her ready to be in my arms for the first time. He was amazing through out the whole thing. The whole car ride to the hospital he kept telling me to squeeze his hand when it hurt. He was such a great support partner and I am so glad that he could be there with me. I could not have chosen a better man to be mine. Every time a bad contraction hit, he would tell me that he was so sorry that I was in so much pain and that he wished he could take the pain away from me. He stayed by my side through everything, even when we had some unexpected "company" at the hospital. He really is the best man for me, Riley, and Charlea. I really do love him dearly.
I am so thankful that she is healthy, and did not have any problems like Riley did when he was born. No child deserves to suffer. I had a better pregnancy this time around for the most part, too. Granted, it started off rough, but when I met Bobby things made a 180 change for the best. I even have a stronger support system now. I know that during any time of the day or night, I can call on his family or mine and they will be there for me. Bobby's parents have taken me and Riley (and now Charlea) in and have given us a place in their heart that I will never forget. His mom and step dad have been there for me since they met me, and I could not be more thankful. When they found out I was going in labor, they were there as fast as they could be. His cousin, Josh, who I hung out with only once, was there for me and came to the hospital on his lunch break before I had her, and also visited us in our room. After I came home, his mom and step dad have come to the house and helped me out with the children, house work, and making sure I have enough rest. All I have to say is those who have been there for me have the biggest places in my heart. My family has also been a big help in everything lately. My mom makes sure that I have enough rest and she comes when she is not working in case I need a nap. I really could not be more thankful for the help that we are getting. I was so glad that my sister got to come up and be there for me, as well. She helped my mom a lot with Riley, and also got to love on her new niece too.
Today was the first day that I have been left alone with both children by myself. It has not been too bad, only because she is sleeping lots, and Riley plays on his own. I have been able to clean up the house a tiny bit, spend time with Charlea, and spend time with Riley. The hardest part, I would have to say, is when Riley has one of his fits because he did not get his way. He ended up going down early for his nap because he was throwing a tantrum. But that's the way the cookie crumbles. I'm not going to allow him to do it and get away with it.
Nights are a little rough at times only because I'm dying for some solid rest. I know that's impossible with a newborn, but I am also pretty lucky with Charlea. Most nights she goes 5 hours between feedings. The kicker is that she poops non-stop. Every single diaper she has changed, has poop in it. I'll feed her, lay her down and lay myself down, and then five minutes later, I'm up because she just pooped again. I feel so bad because her little bottom is getting so sore because of how often she poops. I change it as soon as I hear it or notice it, but it's hard to always catch it right as soon as it happens.
Time to do more laundry and hopefully lay down for a little bit!!
Friday, March 4, 2011
March 4...2 days left until the due date
Well, there is still a lot of today left, but Bobby and I were hoping that she would come today. It is his grandmother's birthday today, as well, and it would totally be a great birthday present for his grandmother...but if she does not come, that's okay too. We were just hoping...I went and saw his grandmother yesterday, and she was so excited about if the baby were to come today. She also felt my belly where Charlotte was sitting and the joy on her face just melted my heart. His grandparents really are great people, and I'm so thankful everyday to have them in my children's lives.
I only have 2 days left, and this past week I have not been as miserable as the past 2 months...which is awesome. My feet has swelled worse, but other than that, I have been able to have a little more energy and get more things done. I guess it's also the fact that it's only a few days left until my due date, so my spirits are higher than the past two months where I thought the misery would never end.
Bobby has been working hard on Charlea's nursery. It is SO beautiful. We could not have decorated any better. I can't wait to post pictures up for everyone to see. It is like a fairy tale in there. All he has to do is finish putting up the new bars in her closet, and we will finish putting everything away. Since it is Friday, maybe we can finish the closet together tonight. We shall see since Bobby has worked his butt off lately.
I go to the doctor in a few hours for my supposed last prenatal appointment before the baby comes. I wonder who all is going to be left in the class from 2 weeks ago and who has had their babies. I wonder what they are going to tell me since I have not had her. They will probably not set my induction up just in case, but another appointment and then discuss induction after that. All I know is that I am ready, so I am hoping that we can set up the induction or maybe I will go into labor before the doctors appointment... ha ha...yeah right! I also have to talk to the doctor about stopping work since it is so close. Granted, I hate missing out on the money, but I also have to watch out for not only my health, but the health of the baby. We shall see.
Riley has been a great big brother already. He knows what is his and what is sissy's toys. He will point or pick something up and say "this is sissy's" and then put it back. It really is so cute. He also kisses my belly and tells sissy that he loves her. I really can not wait to introduce them when she comes. She bought him some train pieces to go to his train set for her arrival. I hear it helps with the introduction to give the older sibling something from the younger sibling so Riley feels like he is not left out for the baby. I will miss my little man so much while I am in the hospital, but I know he will come see us lots.
Time to get up and get ready for the doctor, make Riley lunch, put Riley down, and clean a little before I have to leave. *crossing my fingers for today*
I only have 2 days left, and this past week I have not been as miserable as the past 2 months...which is awesome. My feet has swelled worse, but other than that, I have been able to have a little more energy and get more things done. I guess it's also the fact that it's only a few days left until my due date, so my spirits are higher than the past two months where I thought the misery would never end.
Bobby has been working hard on Charlea's nursery. It is SO beautiful. We could not have decorated any better. I can't wait to post pictures up for everyone to see. It is like a fairy tale in there. All he has to do is finish putting up the new bars in her closet, and we will finish putting everything away. Since it is Friday, maybe we can finish the closet together tonight. We shall see since Bobby has worked his butt off lately.
I go to the doctor in a few hours for my supposed last prenatal appointment before the baby comes. I wonder who all is going to be left in the class from 2 weeks ago and who has had their babies. I wonder what they are going to tell me since I have not had her. They will probably not set my induction up just in case, but another appointment and then discuss induction after that. All I know is that I am ready, so I am hoping that we can set up the induction or maybe I will go into labor before the doctors appointment... ha ha...yeah right! I also have to talk to the doctor about stopping work since it is so close. Granted, I hate missing out on the money, but I also have to watch out for not only my health, but the health of the baby. We shall see.
Riley has been a great big brother already. He knows what is his and what is sissy's toys. He will point or pick something up and say "this is sissy's" and then put it back. It really is so cute. He also kisses my belly and tells sissy that he loves her. I really can not wait to introduce them when she comes. She bought him some train pieces to go to his train set for her arrival. I hear it helps with the introduction to give the older sibling something from the younger sibling so Riley feels like he is not left out for the baby. I will miss my little man so much while I am in the hospital, but I know he will come see us lots.
Time to get up and get ready for the doctor, make Riley lunch, put Riley down, and clean a little before I have to leave. *crossing my fingers for today*
Sunday, February 27, 2011
almost 6 days!!
This weekend was pretty good. I had a little bit of a melt down yesterday, but it ended up being a really really good day.
Bobby and I went to Rooms-To-Go and to Ashley Furniture. I will say that overall I liked Rooms-To-Go better, and I think we found a set that we REALLY like to fit in the living room. Bobby and I also went to Salsaritas for dinner and Cold Stone Creamery for desert. We kind of treated Riley out as one of the last few days that he is an only child. We also looked at a few dealerships for a new car because my car just does not work well with multiple car seats and to make it work, we have to sit like we are clowns in a car made out of a box. lol. We had to go put his dog back in the garage at his mom's house, because she got out, but she was easy to find thankfully. That ended yesterday pretty much.
Today we went to lunch with my mom at WaHo. It was good for all of us to sit and chat. We also showed her the floor plan that Bobby built on my laptop of the house. Riley acted out, but as soon as we were on a little day trip to Easley, he fell asleep and was in a little better mood after that. It really was a pretty day and we walked all around the Ford dealership. I also found a car that I really like.
As of tomorrow, I only have 6 more days until my due date. I have to go to Walmart and do some shopping, but other than that, it should be a pretty easy day depending on how I'm feeling and how Riley wants to act. lol He has had some pretty terrible moments here lately...It's frustrating, but the pediatrician says it's really normal...sometimes it just does not seem normal...I don't know, though...it's too early to tell if he inherited some bipolar tendencies from them...I really just do not want to think about it, actually...
We ended today with a pizza and we were going to go to the park, but it was really crowded. Also, Madie was put in the hospital tonight to have surgery. I wish I could have gone to be there for his family, but what she has is really contagious, and I can't put myself in that position being 6 days away from my due date...it sucks though, because I really wanted to go. I really hope everything is okay...I know Bobby was worried for her, and I am too...
Since Bobby left to go to the hospital, I have been cleaning and getting the house ready for baby girl...it feels like I'll never be done, though...i guess that's how it is when you start having kids...the cleaning NEVER ends...I miss Bobby lots when he is not here...I guess that's love :) He has been trying to keep me busy these last few days of my pregnancy to make the time pass and take my mind off of the pain I've been in. He's really great!
Today for the first time my feet swelled...it was AWFUL. I never had that problem with Riley and when i got up and my feet felt like balloons I nearly freaked out. After some walking around a furniture store and the Ford dealerships and kmart and and and lol...they got better, thankfully...
Bobby and I went to Rooms-To-Go and to Ashley Furniture. I will say that overall I liked Rooms-To-Go better, and I think we found a set that we REALLY like to fit in the living room. Bobby and I also went to Salsaritas for dinner and Cold Stone Creamery for desert. We kind of treated Riley out as one of the last few days that he is an only child. We also looked at a few dealerships for a new car because my car just does not work well with multiple car seats and to make it work, we have to sit like we are clowns in a car made out of a box. lol. We had to go put his dog back in the garage at his mom's house, because she got out, but she was easy to find thankfully. That ended yesterday pretty much.
Today we went to lunch with my mom at WaHo. It was good for all of us to sit and chat. We also showed her the floor plan that Bobby built on my laptop of the house. Riley acted out, but as soon as we were on a little day trip to Easley, he fell asleep and was in a little better mood after that. It really was a pretty day and we walked all around the Ford dealership. I also found a car that I really like.
As of tomorrow, I only have 6 more days until my due date. I have to go to Walmart and do some shopping, but other than that, it should be a pretty easy day depending on how I'm feeling and how Riley wants to act. lol He has had some pretty terrible moments here lately...It's frustrating, but the pediatrician says it's really normal...sometimes it just does not seem normal...I don't know, though...it's too early to tell if he inherited some bipolar tendencies from them...I really just do not want to think about it, actually...
We ended today with a pizza and we were going to go to the park, but it was really crowded. Also, Madie was put in the hospital tonight to have surgery. I wish I could have gone to be there for his family, but what she has is really contagious, and I can't put myself in that position being 6 days away from my due date...it sucks though, because I really wanted to go. I really hope everything is okay...I know Bobby was worried for her, and I am too...
Since Bobby left to go to the hospital, I have been cleaning and getting the house ready for baby girl...it feels like I'll never be done, though...i guess that's how it is when you start having kids...the cleaning NEVER ends...I miss Bobby lots when he is not here...I guess that's love :) He has been trying to keep me busy these last few days of my pregnancy to make the time pass and take my mind off of the pain I've been in. He's really great!
Today for the first time my feet swelled...it was AWFUL. I never had that problem with Riley and when i got up and my feet felt like balloons I nearly freaked out. After some walking around a furniture store and the Ford dealerships and kmart and and and lol...they got better, thankfully...
Friday, February 25, 2011
late night with contractions
I really thought it was going to happen last night...I was having contractions every few minutes, but my water never broke, so here I am sitting at home with only NINE DAYS LEFT...
I still have a lot of cleaning up I have to do downstairs...I'm trying to get ready for the move back down to my bedroom. We have been sleeping upstairs to see if that helps with the power bill, but now that it's getting warm again, it does not matter. I will steam clean the rest of the living room today (hopefully) and finish cleaning up some of the kitchen cabinets and counters...I'm okay with saying I'm "nesting," but to be honest with you, part of it is the baby but the other part of me realized that it's been awhile since I've deep cleaned.
Riley has been such a sweet boy lately, and he pee'd in the potty the other night without us prompting him or trying to show him how. It was so cute how excited we both got. He is talking up a storm now like you would not believe. It's pretty amazing how, overnight, he has picked up more and more phrases. I really think he is going to do well with his sister coming. He loves to point to me and say mommy and then point to my belly and say sissy. He will give my belly (sissy) a kiss before he even thinks about giving me one. It's sweet, really.
Only 9 more days until my due date...I'm super excited and I'm ready for the break to sit at home with my children. I sound like a broken record saying that, but I'm honestly ready. I would be lying, though, if I said I was not nervous about the baby coming. I'm super excited, but at the same time, scared because I always think about what could go wrong. My anxiety issues are to blame for that, but oh well. I will take it one stride at a time, and I'm very thankful I have bobby who will help me through every step of the process.
Riley had his 2 year check up yesterday with his new pediatrician who I am excited to go back to after all of the insurance issues the past 2 years...Hopefully, we will be able to stick with this doctor for good. He got 4 shots, and even though he cried, he handled it VERY well. he has welts on his legs today where the shots were, but it does not seem to be bothering him, thankfully. I got a cream for his eczema on his neck, so hopefully that will be cleared up soon.
Things really are looking up, though. I can't wait for the baby to come to get the rest of my divorce process finalized. It would have been finalized in January, but being pregnant, there is a law that the divorce can not be finalized until after the baby is born. It was very frustrating to find that out, but soon enough that chapter will be over and I can focus on my future with bobby, with my children, and with school.
I got my diploma the other day from tech...I'M SO EXCITED. No one in my family has really said anything but a "congrats" on me graduating. Because of the baby, I could not walk the stage, but that does not mean that I don't want to celebrate it some how. It was almost as if they did not believe that I did it. I kept saying that after my last class in december that I wanted to go out to dinner to celebrate, and they said that was a good idea, but it has not happened. I feel like my sister and brother got more excitement when they graduated...but whatever...I'm tired of mentioning anything even though it hurt my feelings. I have my diploma to show for it, so now no one can say "she can't do it." I'm really excited about starting my next step to my career in August.
waiting for bobby to call on his lunch break...can't wait to talk to him.
I still have a lot of cleaning up I have to do downstairs...I'm trying to get ready for the move back down to my bedroom. We have been sleeping upstairs to see if that helps with the power bill, but now that it's getting warm again, it does not matter. I will steam clean the rest of the living room today (hopefully) and finish cleaning up some of the kitchen cabinets and counters...I'm okay with saying I'm "nesting," but to be honest with you, part of it is the baby but the other part of me realized that it's been awhile since I've deep cleaned.
Riley has been such a sweet boy lately, and he pee'd in the potty the other night without us prompting him or trying to show him how. It was so cute how excited we both got. He is talking up a storm now like you would not believe. It's pretty amazing how, overnight, he has picked up more and more phrases. I really think he is going to do well with his sister coming. He loves to point to me and say mommy and then point to my belly and say sissy. He will give my belly (sissy) a kiss before he even thinks about giving me one. It's sweet, really.
Only 9 more days until my due date...I'm super excited and I'm ready for the break to sit at home with my children. I sound like a broken record saying that, but I'm honestly ready. I would be lying, though, if I said I was not nervous about the baby coming. I'm super excited, but at the same time, scared because I always think about what could go wrong. My anxiety issues are to blame for that, but oh well. I will take it one stride at a time, and I'm very thankful I have bobby who will help me through every step of the process.
Riley had his 2 year check up yesterday with his new pediatrician who I am excited to go back to after all of the insurance issues the past 2 years...Hopefully, we will be able to stick with this doctor for good. He got 4 shots, and even though he cried, he handled it VERY well. he has welts on his legs today where the shots were, but it does not seem to be bothering him, thankfully. I got a cream for his eczema on his neck, so hopefully that will be cleared up soon.
Things really are looking up, though. I can't wait for the baby to come to get the rest of my divorce process finalized. It would have been finalized in January, but being pregnant, there is a law that the divorce can not be finalized until after the baby is born. It was very frustrating to find that out, but soon enough that chapter will be over and I can focus on my future with bobby, with my children, and with school.
I got my diploma the other day from tech...I'M SO EXCITED. No one in my family has really said anything but a "congrats" on me graduating. Because of the baby, I could not walk the stage, but that does not mean that I don't want to celebrate it some how. It was almost as if they did not believe that I did it. I kept saying that after my last class in december that I wanted to go out to dinner to celebrate, and they said that was a good idea, but it has not happened. I feel like my sister and brother got more excitement when they graduated...but whatever...I'm tired of mentioning anything even though it hurt my feelings. I have my diploma to show for it, so now no one can say "she can't do it." I'm really excited about starting my next step to my career in August.
waiting for bobby to call on his lunch break...can't wait to talk to him.
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