This was the electronic version of our Holiday card that we ended up not sending out. OOOOPS!, A picture of the tiny one fascinated by his own hand, and hanging out with his Great Grandpa (G-G-Paw) on Christmas Eve.
Anyway, Belated Happy Holidays to all. J2 is growing in leaps and bounds. He's eating baby food now. At 5mos old. I got him on green beans and baby cereal right now. Next week we try squash I think. In a couple weeks I can put him on fruits too according to his ped. We are in the new house but not really unpacked. We just don't have the time. We have a couple of rooms that we live in but the only rooms without unpacked boxes are the bathroom and little Jeb's room. I am still fighting the PPD. If I don't take my meds it can get bad. I get fussy and easily agitated. I also want nothing to do with either Jeb.
I've started going to school again btw. Work is paying for me to get an online degree in Emergency Management. So I figured why not? I am currently taking two classes from Jacksonville State University in Alabama. With my previous APCO Telecommunicator I certification that means I am 1/2 way to my Associates at the end of this semester. Then I will be starting in on my Bachelors sometime late this year or early next year. The only stipulation is that after I complete my courses I agree to stay two or three more years with the district. Hell, they are willing to pay for me to get a MASTER'S! I'd stay working for a right wing Republican for that...lol
Other than that stuff is ok. I just stay busy and tired all the time. I don't have time for email, myspace, lj, or messaging. Half the time I don't answer my phone. Kinda makes life lonely and boring but I have my beautiful baby boy to help with that. I never realized before how much a little giggle can make your day.
- Location:MY house
- Mood:
sleepy - Music:some crap that came preloaded on my comp
That's right, the house we were trying to buy is ours. I am now a happy homeowner. The priveledges and chores are all mine and hubby's now. It's smaller than the house we've been renting, but that's ok because I OWN THIS ONE! It's down by Henry Heights and LaGrange. Cute little thing. It's even got a fenced in back yard and a four car paved parking spot. Moving day is very very soon.
- Location:the OLD house
- Mood:
jubilant and a bit overwhelmed - Music:just some TV
http://pics.livejournal.com/succubuskitt
I go back to work on Wednesday. 11am to 11pm. Maybe that will help.
- Mood:
distressed
Jeb and I are moving.
I know, I know. Everyone including us thought that we would be in this house for a good while. We were even offered the chance to buy the house by the owner for a decent price considering the market and the size of the house. But, it's just not worth it. There are too many things wrong with the house and we've had it up to "there" with the fix-its and brokes and problems. The house goes on the market after the beginning of the year and so we have had to move swiftly.
Of course it's not just that we're moving however. We're BUYING a house. We qualify for 100% financing at a good interest rate and we have the funds to cover closing costs. We were saving up for this place but it'll be better spent in a younger home in better condition. It's got 1480 sqft of living space, kitchen/dining area, living room, den, 3 bedrooms, another room that could be a bedroom, 1 1/2 bathrooms, covered back patio, and fully fenced in yard. Plus its all brick exterior on a slab. The school district is also the one I wanted and was ready to lie for when it came time for Jeb2 to go to school. It's back over by my mom but in a better part of the neighborhood.
We put in our offer on Friday, it was accepted today. We've just got to get an inspection, appraisal, and a few other little things then we can close escrow! We'll hopefully be in the house before Samhain/Halloween!!!!!!
PS - Little Jeb is doing very well. I swear he's got to be almost 10 pounds now. He's really filling out well. In doctor terms he slept through the night for the first time last night. They call it 5+hrs straight. I call it heaven while waiting for the "I'm Hungry" scream. I have my bad days and my sorta better days. As much as I don't want to think about it, I think sometimes the "baby blues" are lasting too damn long. But I go to the doctor tomorrow afternoon and she'll do an evaluation to see if I need anything to help me out. We've also finished a roll of film from the birth to yesterday so we'll be getting that developed soon and we'll have pics to post.
- Location:my house - duh!
- Mood:
happy but going out of my mind - Music:some shit on Newgrounds
this should take you straight to the gallery
Anyway. Labor and Delivery were ok. Thank gods for modern medicine and DRUGS!!! I had been having contractions randomly for a couple of days before and then when they gave me the meds to make me have them regular they weren't too bad. Problems with pain management happened when he started to descend and put me into back labor cuz he was facing the wrong way. Of course when I went into back labor that was it for the Herculean effort. I cried and begged for drugs. The first thing they tried was demerol or something and that just made me puke, so I got the epidural. Numbness from the waist down is very nice in a case like that. I dialated from 2cm to 8cm in 2 hours and the rest of the way in 1 hour. Will you believe it, I slept through it or was in a drug induced haze for that 3 hours.
So, the nurse comes in to check me and I am ready and he's still facing backwards. She had to turn him around. After she turned him the doctor came in and had me start pushing. That was at 1pm. I couldn't feel the contractions though, so the nurse had to tell me when to push. I could feel pressure at that point, I think the drugs were wearing off. And just like textbook, once I delivered his head, the rest just popped out easy-peasy. Gorgeous little baby, just as his Daddy put it, he looked like Smeagol when he first came out. I wouldn't know, I saw him after they cleaned him up a bit.
We are now home, so if you decide you want to come by, please call first. I've had alot of familial company and I'm running out of steam. I would hate for you to drop by just to be told "Fuckoff! Go away" lol
And as soon as I can, I will have pics.
- Location:home again
- Mood:
contented but tired - Music:the sound of soft baby breath
So depending on what happens you folks may be getting phone calls real soon that my tiny bundle is here and that he'll be taking visitors shortly thereafter. I will be delivering at Women and Children's and they have visiting hours for the nursery and for momma's so you might have to call and find out what they are to double check. I am not entirely sure what they are and I don't want to lie to you.
Other than that life is grand. Jeb got his puppy btw. She's an adorable 3mo old chihuahua/miniature doberman pinscher mix named Aphrodite. Our little goddess is very lovable and super smart. She was rescued from the parish pound and they picked her up as a bonafide stray so she's got a much better life than she was going to have on the streets.
toodles
- Mood:
anxiously awaiting an arrival
Just 3 weeks to go roughly. I am hoping not to go that long. I don't think it will be either. I am very very uncomfortable most of the time and as of last week I was already starting to dialate. I was at 1cm on Thursday so we'll see what she says tomorrow. I just hope the kid waits until after this weekend. I NEEEEED to get that room set up like Pronto!
We're getting a dog btw. Jeb can't stand being in the house alone. He stays hyper alert and can't relax. Figure if we get a "watch" dog he'll sleep better when I am at work. Of course I have been there more than home lately. I worked 5 days in a row this weekend for a total of 55 hours. I have 103 hours on my check Thursday. Good money, sucky home life and lots of stress. I think I am gonna ask the doc to give me an excuse for NO overtime.
By the way, any one need a job? We're gonna be hiring again soon. Go put in your apps. 911 is fun and I am certified to train people now!
So that's that. LOVE YOU GUYS!
SO... the ultrasound went fine if I didn't tell you already. Baby's only a little heavier than he should be so we're good for a low complication birth still so far.
If you haven't RSVP'd for the shower yet please do. The number on the invites is my sister or you can call me direct. But we gotta know, we're getting the food Monday and I HAVE to know how many people to buy for. You buy me presents and I will feed you sammiches and cake and beverages!! mmmm free food!
For those of you that can't make it due to personal reasons or cuz you're out of town, I understand, just come by sometime when you can and say Hi!
Now I just gotta do my pre admission forms and and start setting up the little guy's room. BTW invites were mailed for those that gave me addy's. Liz, I still need to make sure that I have yours right. If not I will have to send it to the last one I had and hope that mail forwarding is still kicking in ;)
Other than that, I am doing well. My hips are starting to ache and I don't know if its from spreading or if its from laying on mostly my left side all damn night long. My little man is starting to run out of room, but I am keeping my sugars in check according to the doctor's and nurses and dieticians so at least he won't run out of room too soon. I tell you what though... If I had the crib set up and some more basics I would be totally ready to have this kid. Not just cuz the aches and pains and feet in the bottom of my lungs at 4am, but just cuz I really really can't wait to see him and hold him.
So...
For those of you that are far away, won't be able to be here in late July, or just want to go shopping for stuff for my soon to be here kid (9 more weeks), I am registered at:
www.walmart.com
www.babiesrus.com
Both of these are searchable under my name and Jeb's. Almost all the stuff on the lists is nonduplicated or we thought it'd be nice if we had more than one. I didn't specify what kind of diapers or wipes I want cuz it really doesn't matter. Diapers keep him dry and wipes clean him up. Who cares who made em? If you buy me cloth though don't be upset if you only ever see it used as a burp cloth-bib-superhero cape-apron kind of thing. That's what they're good for ^_^
Other than that, I don't remember if I posted it, but I have officially been diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes. I have to check my sugar 4 times a day. I have to watch portion size and avoid certain stuff altogether. I am trying to keep my sugar below 120 after meals but that doesn't necessarily happen. See it means that my body isn't making enough insulin to get that sugar in my blood stream out into my body's cells. So it goes to the baby and his pancreas is able to make it's own insulin and so it does to keep his blood sugar right. Well this makes him BIG. And it can increase his risk of being born with low blood sugar. So, I am just gonna suck it up, eat smaller portions, avoid frosting and poptarts and too many hashbrowns, and do a little more exercising.
- Mood:
happy - Music:tv
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DARLIN!!!!!
That and my mind is going 90mph worried over my grandfather. He's sicker than we thought. Unfortunately it's not really his physical illnesses that are the problem. He went into the hospital for one thing (cellulitis in his legs) and got admitted to the locked security coded psych ward for "Dementia and Severe Depression". I don't know if it's just rules of the ward or if they think he's a danger to himself but he's not allowed to have anything that he might hurt himself with. Razors, mirrors, shoelaces, belts, scotch tape...etc... I am just worried about him, and Mom tells me that all he's worried about is his Great-Grandson. He keeps asking her to call me and make sure I am ok and the baby is ok.
- Mood: saddened and tired
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday InkedMetal!!!
Happy birthday to you!!!!!!!!!!
TURPITUDINOUS!
(not even sure if that last is a real word, but it sounds great doesn't it?)
PS if anyone has access to the OED, I would love the full definition out of there ^_^
- Mood:
bookwormy - Music:blessed silence
So I was in a wreck yesterday. Not a really bad one, but I did have to go to the hospital for monitoring and observation. The doctor recommended it, I am 26wks along after all. As for the details... Well, I was headed south on Kirkman for food AGAIN!, and somebody was coming from the west on 12th St. AGAIN!!, and I got hit right in front of the railroad tracks AGAIN!!! Of course this time I had the green light. I was by myself. I didn't almost roll, and actually averted most of the damage. The first words out of my mouth were, (and these aren't very kid friendly) "MOTHER FUCKER! THE SAME FUCKING INTERSECTION!" Then I started shaking and realized I needed to call 911 cuz of the accident and my stomach hurt on the lower left side (down by my ligaments).
So I talked to work, then I called Jeb, then my Mom, then the doctor's office (yes I have my OB on speed dial). The police came. They had me move my car and took my info. The ambulance folks loaded me up. Just as I was getting loaded Jeb ran up (yes he ran the 1.5 - 2 miles to there from the house). The bus took me to Women and Childrens. They evaluated me, then sent me upstairs to Labor and Delivery for 4 hours of observation. I did have one or two contractions, but they were at the beginning. Most likely due to the stress and all. The hospital said that so long as I didn't have more than 6 in an hour and didn't keep having them, that if all my bloodwork and labtests came back ok, that I could go home. I am on "bedrest" today and yesterday and I missed work. I hate that. I was trying to save all my sick days for after the baby was born.
It wasn't my fault, I had the right of way this time. I had swerved to miss the stupid lady and that saved me a lot of damage personally and to the car. I didn't get the ticket just a paper that has all her info on it. So that means even the police say it's not my fault! YAY! I put in a claim with my insurance to do the whole "let's get her insurance to pay it all" thing. At least I have medical and my own insurance so I wasn't afraid to go to the hospital when the doctor said to. I was sooooo scared though. I just kept rubbing my belly and saying "stay there, you're safe".
Anyway, I ramble. I'm fine, the baby's fine, the car is in need of work. If you wanna reach me call my cell or email me since the house phone is completely disconnected now.
- Location:at the house
- Mood:
cranky and achy but fine - Music:some crappy VanDamme flick on TV
| Definitely. You scored 50% Cold and 64% Level-Headed! |
| You can kill. But the question "Why would you?" arises. Out of safety or cruelty? |
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My test tracked 2 variables How you compared to other people your age and gender:
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Another interesting quiz and a little bit more accurate than the usual "smarmy tripe" I get.
Find your Celestial Choir
What type of Fae are you?
Hello there all.. Just a quick line to say what I said and to tell those of you who don't know. . .
I'm having a BOY! Went for my 20 wk ultrasound Thursday. Everything looks great they said. He's perfectly formed from what they can tell and all my screening results came back with good results. I am feeling him kick around in there all the time now it seems. I worry when I DON"T feel him kicking..heh. Just got to get the room ready for him now. That'll be easier now that we know for sure it's a He. I promise there is no doubt on those pictures. The boy is gonna end up hung like his daddy. If I can I will get them scanned and let everyone see them up here and on MySpace.
- Mood:
excited
The father answers: "Well, son, I guess one day you will need to find out
anyway!"
"Your Mom and I first got together in a chat room on Yahoo. Then I set up a
date via e-mail with your Mom and we met at a cyber-caf.
We sneaked into a secluded room, I upgraded my floppy to a stiffy and then
your Mom agreed to do a download from my hard drive.
As soon as I was ready to upload, we discovered that neither one of us had
used a firewall, and since it was too late to hit the delete
button, nine months later a blessed little Pop-up appeared and said: 'You've
Got Male'!"
- Mood:
content
I don't mean to sound all gripey, I just hate the fact that they have fucked up my porch, windows, floor and somehow my cable TV! I mean I keep trying to keep my house clean, I don't want to have a dirty house, but shit, they're making me feel like I already have kids. Not to mention the fact that they've already asked Jeb and Cassie where they can get weed in Lake Charles. I swear to god if they ask me I am going to tell them "911 Hodges St. Just ring the doorbell and tell them that's what you're here for. They'll get you taken care of." Granted my "taken care of" and theirs would probably be two different things, lol.
Tomorrow I go have a blood test. It's supposed to be able to tell me if my kid has certain genetic defects. Stuff like neural tube defects, Down's syndrome, and some other stuff. I want to know but I have to admit it's a little nerve wracking. I mean I am going to love my baby no matter what, and I will do everything I can for him/her, but I don't know how I would react if I was told, "Your child is going to be born with Spina Bifida."
As for the headaches, well they're getting taken care of. For those of you going what headaches? I was on day 5 of a migraine when I had my doctor's appointment Tuesday. Turns out that you CAN'T get migraines when you're pregnant. The progesterone levels in your system virtually prevent it. Those same levels however cause your allergies and stuffy head sinuses to get worse. Doc put me on some Zyrtec and I am fine. I woke up the first morning on the Zyrtec without a headache. I feel so much better.
Other than that, can't think of anything, except to apologize to someone I was supposed to go visit Tuesday afternoon. I tried to call you to let you know I couldn't make it out but I wasn't getting an answer. After what your doc told you though, I assumed you were having a "leave me alone" day.
- Mood:
frustrated but happy - Music:something on the DMX channels
Other than that I am good. We're starting to look at things to buy for the room and getting things cleaned up and cleared out. We're buying a truck and possibly even the house. We have the money for the truck and we qualify for a 100% (except for closing costs) home loan. YAY! Things are happening for me!
I fell on my butt New Year's and haven't stopped hurting since. *to someone who will blame herself* "Not your fault Missy!" I overcompensated for the injury and in return my body flipped out of whack. UGH!! I need to see a doctor... *grumbles*
- Mood:
ouchy
I need a scanner so you guys can see the pictures ... or else you're just going to have to come by and see them. Yes, the ultrasound pics. The doc took two of them and I got to hear the baby's heartbeat! I was so excited. Everything is good, all the bloodwork and lab tests came back ok, just have to watch for anemia, my iron is still normal but it's on the very low end of normal. Of course now I can eat my red mead Medium Well instead of charcoaled because of it. I have another regular checkup in a few weeks and I go for another ultrasound at 20 weeks. I am officially 9 weeks and 3 days pregnant. I am due on August 24th for sure. I can already see little arms and legs and a big head, the baby is a little over 2cm long. The ultrasound was weird though, TMI WARNING , it was done vaginally. She stuck a condom on this wand-like device that looks like a sex-toy in my vagina. Weirdest thing I have ever seen...heh
Now if I could just manage to convince this baby that I need to sleep during the times I am laying in bed and be awake when I am not in bed, and that indigestion and nausea aren't my best friends... well I will be fabulous. lol
So far as work, well that's definitely interesting. We're going to a temporary/permanent 12hr schedule. This means that we will have 12hr shifts for the next 4-5 months, but it's not that bad. I get every other weekend off, and I get a short day (8hrs) once a pay period. So I still only work 80hrs a pay period. I rotate from days to nights to mid-day shift though and that'll be interesting. I also got my cost of living raise for the year. It's about $0.30. Not fantastic, but not bad.
- Mood: sleepy & can't sleep
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tempestofcm from commenting in my LJ for what they said about inkedmetal and payton_crantor!!!!This entry automatically generated by the LJ Drama Generator!
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wouldn't that be funny... kinda makes me wonder what the generator thinks those two did.
