I am so depressed. For the past two weeks, Travis has worked open to close, with no days off because his assistant has a staph infection (which is bad, I know). We got through the last two weeks with the assurance that she would be back today and he would get some time off.
Well....she calls him this morning and says that she will be out until at least Wednesday!!! Poor Travis is so sleep deprived that his little eyes have those bags under them (if you knew him in college, you'd remember - he never slept). He is just going through the motions. All this and I could go into labor at any minute - then what would happen? There is no back up plan if he has to leave the store. Plus, we were looking forward to these last fews days before Henry arrived so that we could spend some "just us" time together. AND, normally if he had to work this much, I would just drive to Franklin for a couple of days but we can't risk me having the baby on the road.
I'm stuck here, I feel miserable, and I just want to hit something! UGH!
P.S. That was my rant - here is how I'll get through it - Things could ALWAYS be worse somehow. We have a house, a baby, an amazing marriage, two working cars, jobs, and food in our bellys. I am thankful for everything, small and big.
Saturday, August 30, 2008
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Thursday, August 21, 2008
Nesting
Oh my goodness, the nesting has officially begun. As many of you know, I am an extremely clean person. My house is always straightened and I clean it at least once a week, if not twice. It bugs me to no end when people wear shoes in my house or don't clean up after themselves. I feel like a better person when my house is clean. That makes no sense. My sense of worth should not be connected to whether or not the floors are clean. I'm working on this.
So nesting for me means scrubbing the baseboards, all of the walls, organizing the pantry and the fridge. I have a list that includes organizing the garage (which I never even look at), organizing all of the closets, and cleaning our cars. We are actually bleaching our teeth as I write so that we take good pictures with Henry. WOW! Psycho. Travis is thrilled :)
So nesting for me means scrubbing the baseboards, all of the walls, organizing the pantry and the fridge. I have a list that includes organizing the garage (which I never even look at), organizing all of the closets, and cleaning our cars. We are actually bleaching our teeth as I write so that we take good pictures with Henry. WOW! Psycho. Travis is thrilled :)
Monday, August 18, 2008
FYI - Travis
For any of you who are not aware, on the right of this text (from the text's point of view) there is a link to "Catherine and Jerry." This is a blog created for my parents to allow others, including the rest of my family, to follow along with them as they journey to and through China to adopt my newest brother. It's pretty self-explanatory but if there is something you are curious about, post a comment.
Friday, August 15, 2008
If you can watch this without crying - Travis
Then you are probably not pregnant. No matter how many times she has seen it or at what point in the commercial that Lindsay starts watching, the result is always the same.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Praise be to God!
God is so good. God is in control. He never forsakes us in our time of need. His Love and Strength is never ending - we should spend every second of every day praising His holy name!
I just got back from the high risk doctor and EVERYTHING IS GOING TO BE FINE. The appointment went as follows: They took me back to the ultrasound room and a tech started out by taking some measurements of Henry. He is weighing in at 6 pounds and all of his stats were perfect. She asked me if I had ever seen his hair? then showed me some fuzzy white stuff on his head and said he had lots of it! So that was neat. She zoomed in on his heart and we listened to the beat. It is skipping every 4th beat, which was extremely scary to hear and see on the monitor. She left the room and told me that the doctor would be in to talk to me.
While I was in the room by myself, I prayed without rest until the doctor entered. I gave myself over completely to God's plan for my son and my family. As soon as the doctor entered, he said that after reviewing the pictures and sound bite, everything was going to be just fine. Henry does indeed have an arrhythmia but it will work itself out before he is even born. I asked, "and what if it doesn't?" The doctor said without hesitation, "it will!" Amen!
We are just so very thankful for this amazing news. Thank you to everyone who prayed for us.
An interesting side note for mothers to be: The doctor asked about my caffeine intake, drugs, alcohol, smoking, etc. Then asked if I used cocoa butter. Well of course I do, like every other vain female who doesn't want stretch marks. He said to stop because cocoa contains caffeine which could permeate through my skin and go to Henry. Interesting.
I just got back from the high risk doctor and EVERYTHING IS GOING TO BE FINE. The appointment went as follows: They took me back to the ultrasound room and a tech started out by taking some measurements of Henry. He is weighing in at 6 pounds and all of his stats were perfect. She asked me if I had ever seen his hair? then showed me some fuzzy white stuff on his head and said he had lots of it! So that was neat. She zoomed in on his heart and we listened to the beat. It is skipping every 4th beat, which was extremely scary to hear and see on the monitor. She left the room and told me that the doctor would be in to talk to me.
While I was in the room by myself, I prayed without rest until the doctor entered. I gave myself over completely to God's plan for my son and my family. As soon as the doctor entered, he said that after reviewing the pictures and sound bite, everything was going to be just fine. Henry does indeed have an arrhythmia but it will work itself out before he is even born. I asked, "and what if it doesn't?" The doctor said without hesitation, "it will!" Amen!
We are just so very thankful for this amazing news. Thank you to everyone who prayed for us.
An interesting side note for mothers to be: The doctor asked about my caffeine intake, drugs, alcohol, smoking, etc. Then asked if I used cocoa butter. Well of course I do, like every other vain female who doesn't want stretch marks. He said to stop because cocoa contains caffeine which could permeate through my skin and go to Henry. Interesting.
Friday, August 8, 2008
Careful What You Wish For - Travis
So up until today, the only thing we have ever heard from the doctor is, "Looks good, everything seems to be going fine." After 15 or so visits with the same outcome, it started to feel very wasteful to go in bi-weekly to be told that again. Until today....
Today when we went, the doctor got out her Doppler same as always and put it on Lindsay's belly. Just like every other time, she had no problems locating a heartbeat. But this time very obviously, even to me, Henry's heartbeat was not normal. The best way to describe it is that it was skipping a beat. She very calmly (almost too calmly) pointed this out and explained it was an arrhythmia which, while not common, is almost never an issue that doesn't work itself out. So she referred us to a specialist at the - brace yourself - "high risk" office. Tuesday morning, Lindsay will go get a better, more in depth ultra sound to take a look at his heart.
While there is absolutely nothing we can do either way, the news came as quite a blow to us both. For the last eight months we have assumed, as I assume all parents assume, that we had the healthiest baby possible. Today we have been forced to face the fact that there are things outside of our control. There was a brief time of stress as we allowed the news to sink in - but after digesting it, we have come to accept that while we can't control the circumstances, we can control our reactions to the circumstances.
Please keep us in your prayers. And we will post on Tuesday with an update.
Today when we went, the doctor got out her Doppler same as always and put it on Lindsay's belly. Just like every other time, she had no problems locating a heartbeat. But this time very obviously, even to me, Henry's heartbeat was not normal. The best way to describe it is that it was skipping a beat. She very calmly (almost too calmly) pointed this out and explained it was an arrhythmia which, while not common, is almost never an issue that doesn't work itself out. So she referred us to a specialist at the - brace yourself - "high risk" office. Tuesday morning, Lindsay will go get a better, more in depth ultra sound to take a look at his heart.
While there is absolutely nothing we can do either way, the news came as quite a blow to us both. For the last eight months we have assumed, as I assume all parents assume, that we had the healthiest baby possible. Today we have been forced to face the fact that there are things outside of our control. There was a brief time of stress as we allowed the news to sink in - but after digesting it, we have come to accept that while we can't control the circumstances, we can control our reactions to the circumstances.
Please keep us in your prayers. And we will post on Tuesday with an update.
i've changed him
As we are walking through the mall yesterday, we passed by Victoria's Secret. Travis peers in, as usual, and exclaims with excitement, "That lady has a Peg Perego stroller!"
Is it sad that a male looks into lingerie heaven and all he can see are baby accessories?
Is it sad that a male looks into lingerie heaven and all he can see are baby accessories?
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Henry's Room
Last weekend we found a perfect dresser for Henry's room. Now that we have a dresser, all we need is a baby.
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Thank you to everyone who called or texted today!
Today wasn't really all that exciting as far as birthdays go, but it was a day of much needed rest. As I posted earlier, I had contractions throughout the night and morning. It was extremely exhausting mostly because I got about 3 hours of sleep. They began to taper off around 10am, so when Travis left for work, I decided to take a nap. When I woke up, he was home. My body must have been really tired (which scares the heck out of me thinking about the real event). After taking a shower, I found this waiting in the living room:
The first picture is of the banner that Travis made at work. Notice the craftmanship, especially where he starts running out of room at the end of birthday. The second picture is of an "ice cream cake" that he made, which really means that he formed chocolate ice cream into a cake form and lit a candle on top. He makes me feel like a princess.
The first picture is of the banner that Travis made at work. Notice the craftmanship, especially where he starts running out of room at the end of birthday. The second picture is of an "ice cream cake" that he made, which really means that he formed chocolate ice cream into a cake form and lit a candle on top. He makes me feel like a princess.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
His bedroom is coming along
Catherine was here Monday and Tuesday making the bedskirt. I cried the first time I saw it. With all of the gifts from the shower and the fact that I only have 4 1/2 weeks left, it is hitting me that this is happening whether I'm ready or not.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Sunday, July 20, 2008
funny
One of the books I've been reading lately, "The Girlfriends' Guide to Pregnancy", had a quote that I had to share - it so perfectly describes what I'm going through right now. The author describes her relationship with "Phil", her body pillow:
"The one difficulty about my relationship with "Phil" was the difficulty "we" had when I wanted to turn over. First, I would hurl myself from one side to the other, then I would grab Phil with both arms and both legs and flip him over with me, much like an alligator wrestler might do. It invariably shook the bed so violently that my husband nearly fell out and the comforter would land somewhere halfway across the room."
I do this everynight but I get some help from Travis' body, using his shoulder as a base of which to hurl myself over. He doesn't even make a sound. :)
"The one difficulty about my relationship with "Phil" was the difficulty "we" had when I wanted to turn over. First, I would hurl myself from one side to the other, then I would grab Phil with both arms and both legs and flip him over with me, much like an alligator wrestler might do. It invariably shook the bed so violently that my husband nearly fell out and the comforter would land somewhere halfway across the room."
I do this everynight but I get some help from Travis' body, using his shoulder as a base of which to hurl myself over. He doesn't even make a sound. :)
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Attention Attention
If you don't read Camila's blog then you are unaware of some new blogs. To help spread the word, here is my mother-in-law's blog, detailing their journey through adoption:
http://andyweiwright.blogspot.com
And Emily Zapata's new blog, showcasing her amazingly beautiful family:
http://emilyzapata.blogspot.com
Enjoy!
http://andyweiwright.blogspot.com
And Emily Zapata's new blog, showcasing her amazingly beautiful family:
http://emilyzapata.blogspot.com
Enjoy!
Monday, July 14, 2008
i'm bad
I am finding it so so hard to not look at our baby registries to see what people have bought so far. I remember one Christmas when I found all of our presents in mom and dad's closet and it took a lot of the fun out that year (that was the year of Mall Madness and Dream Phone). So I'm going to try my hardest to stay away. I'm just so excited! This is a true test of willpower.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Remember that video that I posted a while back -- Travis
A few weeks ago we posted a video of Andy, my newest brother. Today my parents are receiving the official OK from the Chinese government. Within a few weeks they will be allowed to go to China. After the myriad of accepted applications this seems to be the one that finally makes it official.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Baby Update
So I've now entered the phase where I am going to the doctor every 2 weeks. I had my appointment yesterday and the doctor said that Henry is perfect. She says to look at me, she would put me at 6 months (I'm 8), but that Henry is a "big baby". I am so thrilled because I was a little worried that I wasn't getting big enough. I've only gained 7 pounds but she doesn't seem to think that this is a problem. She also said that he is already head-down!
We scheduled our 4D ultrasound at Southwestern for July 17th, 8:30AM. If anyone wants to come, let me know, we will try to squeeze as many people as we can in the room. If you know anyone whose pregnant, let them know that between 28-32 weeks, you can get a 4D ultrasound for $5 at SCC! That's amazing because they are like $200 anywhere else.
One more thing - invitations go out this week for our baby shower. If you read this blog and don't get one, you are certainly invited!! It will be Sunday, July 27th - 2-4pm drop-by at Macon County Library's conference room. Feel free to come by and eat some yummy cake and shower foods (courtesy of Katy and Camila).
We scheduled our 4D ultrasound at Southwestern for July 17th, 8:30AM. If anyone wants to come, let me know, we will try to squeeze as many people as we can in the room. If you know anyone whose pregnant, let them know that between 28-32 weeks, you can get a 4D ultrasound for $5 at SCC! That's amazing because they are like $200 anywhere else.
One more thing - invitations go out this week for our baby shower. If you read this blog and don't get one, you are certainly invited!! It will be Sunday, July 27th - 2-4pm drop-by at Macon County Library's conference room. Feel free to come by and eat some yummy cake and shower foods (courtesy of Katy and Camila).
Monday, June 30, 2008
Much Needed Vacation
Well, we got back from Destin without a scratch on our head or a drain on our wallet (thank you, Mom & Dad!). If you've never been to a beach on the gulf coast, go, because the beaches are just spectacular.
On Saturday, we left Chattanooga as soon as Travis got off work around 5 and drove until about midnight. We stayed the week in a friend's condominium right on the beach - 3 bedroom, 3 bath, pool, sauna, gym. I would write about each day and what we did, but that would get rather monotonous considering our routine consisted of laying in the sun, reading, walking on the beach, napping and eating whatever we wanted all week, every day. I will include some highlights though:
*Somehow we managed to not take a single family photo all week - sorry.
*Mom actually won at a game of Rummikub.
*We went to the driving range and hit loads of balls. I found out that I am very bad at golf - I blame it on my belly for getting in the way :)
*My family loves sugar apparently - EVERY NIGHT we somehow managed to find ourselves at Kilwin's, a chocolate/ice cream shop, where we must have collectively spent $50 throughout the week. Yum!
*We went sea-kayaking! We saw a dolphin and a couple of sharks. So so much fun until you get stung by a jellyfish and your sister has to pee on your leg. 'Nuff said.
*I got Travis to take a walk on the beach with me everyday at least once, sometimes twice.
Travis and I had a goal of reconnecting and almost taking a second honeymoon - we succeeded and then some! It was a much needed vacation before Henry comes and our focus shifts a little. I am so very thankful for the time we got to spend with each other and with our family. From the comments that were made, I'm thinking that this trip will become an annual event (add one baby next year!).
On Saturday, we left Chattanooga as soon as Travis got off work around 5 and drove until about midnight. We stayed the week in a friend's condominium right on the beach - 3 bedroom, 3 bath, pool, sauna, gym. I would write about each day and what we did, but that would get rather monotonous considering our routine consisted of laying in the sun, reading, walking on the beach, napping and eating whatever we wanted all week, every day. I will include some highlights though:
*Somehow we managed to not take a single family photo all week - sorry.
*Mom actually won at a game of Rummikub.
*We went to the driving range and hit loads of balls. I found out that I am very bad at golf - I blame it on my belly for getting in the way :)
*My family loves sugar apparently - EVERY NIGHT we somehow managed to find ourselves at Kilwin's, a chocolate/ice cream shop, where we must have collectively spent $50 throughout the week. Yum!
*We went sea-kayaking! We saw a dolphin and a couple of sharks. So so much fun until you get stung by a jellyfish and your sister has to pee on your leg. 'Nuff said.
*I got Travis to take a walk on the beach with me everyday at least once, sometimes twice.
Travis and I had a goal of reconnecting and almost taking a second honeymoon - we succeeded and then some! It was a much needed vacation before Henry comes and our focus shifts a little. I am so very thankful for the time we got to spend with each other and with our family. From the comments that were made, I'm thinking that this trip will become an annual event (add one baby next year!).
Saturday, June 28, 2008
We're Back - Travis
It's been a long time. First we went to Zack's wedding and then to Destin, FL for the week.
The Happy Couple
What has two thumbs and just got married?
Pretty Lady, Pretty View
The Happy Couple
What has two thumbs and just got married?
Pretty Lady, Pretty View
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