60 days to go...

Monday, February 23, 2009

STRESS, STRESS, STRESS, STRESS....
Stress is not good. I know I shouldn't do it... but I really can't help it.
My husband was laid off on Thursday. I am in a panic. He is doing what he can... he has applied for unemployment... he has a job interview on Tuesday... but it's slim pickings out there. I am trying to not listen to that little part of my brain that says "YOU ARE DUE IN 8 WEEKS, WHAT IF HE CAN'T FIND A NEW JOB? YOU ARE NOT GOING TO BE ABLE TO MAKE YOUR HOUSE PAYMENT AND WILL BE MOVING AT 9 MONTHS PREGNANT!" Shut-up voice! Shut-up, shut-up, shut-up!~

THINK POSITIVE! THINK POSITIVE! THINK POSITIVE.... p.s. yes, I am going crazy...

  

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RGIBSON3 2/26/2009 7:48PM

I have a friend who's hubby is a VP with Hilton hotels and he was laid off this week. It is crazy how this stuff is happening. But for baby's sake try to stay calm. I am sure everything will be ok. Lots of prayers and good thoughts going your way for your hubby's interview. Comment edited on: 2/26/2009 7:49:22 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

SAMANTHAKALLAS 2/26/2009 1:51AM

That's awful!! I pray it works out for the best for you guys. Try not to stress. I know it's hard to not stress especially when a house payment and stability are at risk. Don't worry! Or at the very least try not to. Your husband sounds like a go getter .. don't worry. I hope his interview goes well! Report Inappropriate Comment

SHIITAKE 2/24/2009 6:13AM

So sorry to hear about your DH and his bad luck ! But he has applied for unemployment and has an interview; so he's on the right track. Just please don't worry too much ( I know ; easier said than done ! ) for it's not good for the little one, you know !!!!!! Take deep breaths ! Report Inappropriate Comment

CONFUSEDBIRD 2/23/2009 10:10PM

Take care of yourself and don't get yourself stressed, not good for anyone. I hope his interview goes well! Report Inappropriate Comment

MDTWEETY 2/23/2009 7:29PM

Posted THREE times? WTH is going on with Spark? LOL! Comment edited on: 2/23/2009 7:30:30 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

MDTWEETY 2/23/2009 7:29PM

Oops, posted twice! Comment edited on: 2/23/2009 7:29:53 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

MDTWEETY 2/23/2009 7:29PM

Oh honey, I'm so sorry!! Try not to worry (I know...not easy!) but you know that stress isn't good good for the LO. That is great that your hubby has a job interview soon! I hope all the best for you. Report Inappropriate Comment

68 days to go...

Sunday, February 15, 2009

Painting seems to be taking forever... my lower back really can't handle it- so hubby is having to do it on his own. I helped him prep by cleaning walls and taping and it's amazing what that took out of me. I feel horrible that I can't help- but he is very supportive and doesn't want be to strain myself. Anyway... that's all for today...

  

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WILSOCA 2/16/2009 6:53PM

Thanks for your comment today and Right back at you !!! Good for you and listening to your body... a wise person said that to me today :):) Sounds like things are getting in order. Are you excited ??? C.J. Report Inappropriate Comment

SHIITAKE 2/16/2009 2:58AM

Hey ; you did more than enough already, so let your hubby do the rest of the job ! You better rest yourself now, young lady ! ! Report Inappropriate Comment

CONFUSEDBIRD 2/16/2009 2:46AM

Painting is hard work, I don't blame you! Report Inappropriate Comment

72 days to go...

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Okay, I was so hormonal in my last blog... sorry about that. I am in a much better mood now ;) We finally picked out paint for the office and got things cleaned out. We are going to spend Friday night cleaning the walls and pulling up the floor boards (they need replacing)- then taping off the ceiling and around the door frame and then Saturday will be paint day (no worries it is non-toxic paint so it's baby safe). We picked an orange color and I am really excited to see it done. Then hopefully my brother can come over on Sunday and help Jeff move the desk and workout equipment out of the old room and into the new. It will be one room down and the baby's room will be empty and ready to be tackled. I am so excited! I will be sure to take a pic when it's done.

  

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NATWEB 2/15/2009 4:40PM

Well I think that's great, painting and decorating are activities that relax me a lot ... Good Luck! Report Inappropriate Comment

SHIITAKE 2/14/2009 4:39AM

There's no need to apologize, dear ! You have every right to be hormonal ! Glad everything is coming together for you ! Don't try to do too much ! Report Inappropriate Comment

MDTWEETY 2/11/2009 8:36PM

Hi Darlin'! Sounds like things are coming right along! :) Glad you're feeling better about things. Report Inappropriate Comment

76 days to go...

Saturday, February 07, 2009

Hormonal... over-reacting?.... what do you think?....
This morning I could not sleep. I had to be to work by 9 this morning and woke up at 5 wide awake. So I decided I might as well just get up and get ready for the day. So I was ready to go by about 630 or so and since I had some spare time and my husband was actually awake- I decided to chill with him for a bit before I left. We were discussing a few different things about baby, the house, etc. He made some comments that really made me mad... he said his brother was telling him that the room really stinks when baby is born and how disgusting it is going to smell when the water breaks... etc. I was hurt. Like this is something we (as the mother giving birth) can control. I am already going to be lying there wide open for everything to be seen- I don't need to feel self-conscious about what smells my body is producing. Not only that, but many of the books I have read and mothers I have talked to say that there is a very strong possibility of passing a bowel movement while giving birth... great.... one more thing for me to be self-conscious about. I told him that now I am going to feel embarrassed and I couldn't believe that he would make fun of something so sensitive and he apologized... but really.... am I over-reacting? Are my hormones just out of control? I really want your honest opinions... cause I will admit my hormones are going crazy and it is very possible that I am making a big deal out of nothing.

  

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CONFUSEDBIRD 2/11/2009 12:38AM

I think guys are just sensitive babies. I don't think you were over reacting, he should be glad he doesnt have to give birth. He should be really really really glad! I agree it was good you told him it bothers you. Maybe he will think twice about saying something else like that. Report Inappropriate Comment

TIME4K 2/10/2009 9:43AM

As the others said, things happen during childbirth that may not be the most pleasant but when the time actually comes he (and you) will be so overwhelmed with the amazment of the baby being born, all else will be unnoticed and/or forgotten. My doctor told me straight out when we got to the delivery room to not be embarrassed because it happens to everyone, whether they believe it or not-that kind of made me laugh. Of course your hormones are going to get crazy the next few weeks and you will be sensitive to all sorts of things, but it is good you can talk to your hubby about it all and he seems to be understanding of it. Keep your chin up...in a few weeks you will be smiling at your baby and nothing else will seem to matter. Comment edited on: 2/10/2009 9:44:04 AM Report Inappropriate Comment

SHIITAKE 2/8/2009 9:06AM

Hey ! That's the facts of life ! LOL Don't worry ! When the time comes, the only thing on his mind will be the excitement of seeing your little bundle of joy - and thinking that it is quite the miracle ! He's just being a man ! Can't help it, I guess ! Of course, right now all your emotions are that more sensitive also ! Report Inappropriate Comment

SAMANTHAKALLAS 2/8/2009 2:02AM

Right now the idea of the birth is bothering him because of the 'grossness' factor about it. The truth is that when you work so hard to give life to that baby he won't be thinking about how gross it is, just that you are bringing his child life. You are hormonal and that in combination with the 'grossness' of childbirth will make you feel self-conscious for about 5 seconds. Then you really just don't care just that you are doing something amazing. I'd tell you what my husband did when I gave birth to our daughter, but I'll save that for another time! Trust me .. he'll be so overwhelmed with emotion that the junk that's coming out of your body won't phase him! It's good that he's getting informed, but he should be reading things that are geared toward dad preparement not from brothers or friends. It's like learning about sex from your friends and tv instead of parents. Maybe you can find a book for him. That might help. Report Inappropriate Comment

WILSOCA 2/7/2009 9:47PM

Well ... I think that sometimes the boys don't get it :):) I'm sure that you're also a tiny bit sensitive :):) You asked ..... :):) I have never had a baby but I've been at a birth and it was the most incredible thing EVER !!! You're right that those things happen but there is no reason AT ALL to be embarrassed by any of it. It's probably good that the two of you have started to talk about this and get it on the table (no pun intended). I think you're right to tell him that it bothered you. I do think that when you have your beautiful baby ... nothing else will matter !!!! C.J. Report Inappropriate Comment

80 days to go...

Tuesday, February 03, 2009

I finally signed us up for Lamaze class. It runs every saturday starting 2/28 to 4/4. That is going to cut it close... hopefully I will have learned a lot near the end of the coarse and/or don't deliver early. I also enrolled in a breastfeeding class and a first time mom and dad class. I am super excited. I can't wait to learn everything I can. I am really going to try to have the baby natural without an epidural- but am not completely closed off to the idea. I know that there is a strong possibility that the pain will be too much to handle and I will be begging for the epi.. but I would like to at least give it a shot without.

  

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TIME4K 2/6/2009 2:04PM

Good luck with the classes and have fun with them! Report Inappropriate Comment

CASSAN 2/5/2009 2:04PM

woohoo only 80 more days. Can't wait!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

RGIBSON3 2/5/2009 9:51AM

Good for you doing the classes with hubby! :) I am sure you guys will learn lots and be plenty ready for when baby comes! :) Have a great day! Rachel Report Inappropriate Comment

CONFUSEDBIRD 2/4/2009 7:13PM

The classes sound like fun! I hope you guys learn a lot! Report Inappropriate Comment

SHIITAKE 2/4/2009 12:04AM

Wow ! You are really going to be an expert in babyology, aren't you ? I applaud you for learning all you can ! The more you learn, the better it will be when the delivery date arrives ! You go, girl ! ~ Joani Report Inappropriate Comment