Wisdom from my walk

The day turned into a nice evening at least.   Dean came home w/ a huge bouqet of flowers, more than we can probably afford today but he said his friend who went with him to the florist convinced him it wasnt enough and to get  a bigger bouqet, I told him next time ask his friend to pay for it then!   But they are beautiful!  Sometime after dinner my friend susan stopped by, a complete suprise, I told Dean someone was in the driveway and then when I realized it was a van immediately knew who it was.  She said she felt bad that she didnt know me well enough to know what kind of ben & jerry’s to bring me so brought flowers instead.   It’s funny cause I would have thought she would have known, but since they didnt have the kind I would have wanted it didnt much matter, that and its not like I needed any more sugar!   Later on my friend Karen called but I didnt get to answer it but we talked via im eventually and she said she was stopping by.  She gave me these cool “just add picture” scrapbooks.  I am so excited about them.  Last week I ordered 100 prints of pics from June-December since thats all I had time to upload and order prints for and had stocked up on scrapbook supplies just hadnt gotten to scrapbooking yet.  So now I’m even more ready to scrapbook, now i just need some time!   She also got me some cool notecards, which I love having more of.   So it’s been a nice evening, the kids were in bed and asleep right around 8 and we’re just hanging out watching tv and snacking.  I’m trying hard to stay awake since I’m so worn out but it’s so nice to enjoy the quiet house, adult company and tv shows that dont involve Barney.  It’s been a great evening considering the yucky day I’ve had, I just wish I felt better to have entertained my guests.   I wasnt really up for visitors but thats ok, it’s nice to know my friends care! thanks gals, those who stopped by in person and those who sent virtual birthday wishes!

My poor little Bo still has an ear infection.  Last time we took him it was mostly for his pink eye and aside from occassionally tugging his ear we wouldnt have known he had an ear infection, the same one he now has.   So eventhough he finished 10 days of antibiotics, his one ear is still infected.   This makes his 3rd ear infection in 2 months, wohoo.   I’m hoping it’s not going to keep up and mean he’ll need tubes in his ears.  My mom says it because he still drinks his milk out of a bottle, but he really doesnt drink sleeping down so I’m not sure I follow.  And it’s not that I’ve not been trying to get him off the bottle he’s just so used to it and doesnt want to.  Thinking we’ll have to do it cold turkey and soon, before baby # 3 arrives so he doesnt see his bottles being used by another and start wanting one again.   So I’m worried about my little guy and hoping this rounds of meds clears his ear and makes him better.    So say  a prayer our little guy is feeling better soon. he’s so hungry but I’m afraid to feed him much for fear he’ll throw up more.   He’s had no milk today and I think that’s all thats keeping him from throwing up. I am letting him have water and crackers but that is all for a while to let his belly rest, but starting a new med on top of a sick belly isnt going to help much.    well gotta run, he’s getting fussy again.

boaz’s present to the bestest mom in the world: a day filled with cleaning up throw up and diarrhea!! wohoo for me!  he finished an antibiotic for his double ear infection and pink eye taking the last dose on Saturday.   I found him (and his bed) covered in throw up this morning and then he decided the cheerios he didnt want for breakfast werent going to cut it so he showed his distaste by vomitting all over his high chair, dry heaving and going limp almost seemed as if he passed out, he does that when he’s really sick, it’s really scary.  Cant call the pediatrician til 9, hoping they’ll see him since he’s still pulling on his ears.   i’m also hoping since i’ve got one dose of my antibiotic left that I’m safe from getting any of his throw up germs, although I’m still throwing up daily so it’s not like that really matters.

Caleb’s present to his momma: a big hug and kiss before going to SCHOOL!  they had a half day friday and off yesterday so i’m glad while I’m dealing w/ a sick toddler that at least Caleb will be entertained.   Yesterday he told me it was boring being home with me, I was sick yesterday and didnt feel up to much although i did spend a lot of time playing with him and doing crafts.  His biggest issue was adjusting to grandmom leaving to go back to Ohio.

Dean’s present to me: leaving me here alone w/ a throwing up kid, gee thanks!  It really wouldnt be that bad if I wasnt dealing w/my own throwing up/nauseas from baby boy # 3.  Sounds like the makings of a PERFECT birthday dont you think?  Glad we celebrated already or I’d be really bummed.

As I mentioned earlier, this weekend we did a lot to “celebrate” my birthday which isnt even until tomorrow. On Friday both my mom and Dean’s mom were around all day which was great since I’m supposed to be taking it easy as far as lifting Boaz. We went to lunch at Sorrentos once Caleb got out of school early since they had a half day. Then we came home for a bit to let Bo nap and I later went to the dr. Friday night I rested while the rest of the clan hit the library and store before making a delicious meal for us.

bright and early on Saturday I was up and out to the lab to get my one hour glucose test, fun way to start the weekend, but I really dont get why people complain about the test so much. I love orange sugary soda so it’s not that bad, the worst part is waiting for the time to pass, but I was actually able to enjoy the hour reading the Davinci Code which we got from the library last week after I heard someone talking about how controversial it is in the Christian community. Of course wanting to be in the know before someone started a conversation with me about it, I thought I’d spend time actually reading the book. I’m having a hard time because I’m at a point in the book now where I dont want to put it down but having two kids makes that hard! I stayed up late last night listening to Dean snore until my eyes finally gave out on me and I had to put the book down!

the rest of Saturday was spent driving to Annapolis to pick up a toddler bed we were buying from a craigslist ad then lunch at Famous Daves. Dean enjoyed embarassing me and asking the waitress if they do anything for birthdays, but in the end the humiliation was worth it as we all shared a free huge ice cream sundae. There were at least 6 scoops of ice cream, whipped cream and chocolate sauce. it was quite heavenly but I’m sure baby boy # 3 was on a sugar high all day on Saturday due to my glucose test, orange juice and donut breakfast then the sundae after my lunch! We had a lazy afternoon letting Bo nap while Caleb and my MIL hit the mall for a while, giving dean and I some alone time which was nice. After dinner together as a family Dean and I got ready for an evening out. It was bitter cold and started snowing when we left but other than that it was a great evening.

We went to the theater project to see two one acts. The first was rather short but had me teary eyed at the end. I think a big part of that was how much Dean and the actor looked so similar, the rest may have just been hormones! It was great to be in a theater again, especially knowing Dean had worked at this theater in high school and recently helped out some there. We havent been a part the theater community since we had Caleb and moved back to Baltimore and we both miss that part of our lives. it was something that we did together and initially I only did because I wanted to spend time with Dean. before long it was a part of me too and it was so cool to work side by side w/ my love working on a show. I remember working a show, the first show I was working on majorly and without Dean, at the time I was pregnant with caleb. I’m hoping when the kids get old enough to get them into being in shows themselves we can start being a part of a kids theater company to at least get us back into things and so our kids can learn about that world. Until them I am hoping Dean can find the time and connections to get back into something because I know it’s harder on him being out of touch with his first love, the theater. it’s so a part of him yet he has his 9-5 job where he doesnt get to use any creativity at all.

sunday was spent going to church, lunching at Arundel Mills mall and some shopping, then dinner with the family including my MIL and my mom. after dinner we had cake and ice cream for my birthday. After that my MIL and Caleb went out for a bit, so we put Bo to bed then played Blue Moon until they got back. we had a late snack of pizza from the place voted best slice of pizza in Baltimore, our favorite mom and pop type pizza place close to our house.

it was a fun filled weekend and we’re all going to miss my MIL since she headed out this morning. Caleb doesnt have school today but we’re just hanging out around here since I’m pretty tired and still not feeling great. caleb is bored but after all of the running we did all weekend sitting at home today wont hurt him any. No other plans, as if we really need to do more to celebrate just another year added to my age, for my actual birthday tomorrow.

My next ob appt is Thursday and I’m waiting the call saying I failed my one hour test. I’m going to try see if I can not take the 3 hour version of the test since we all know I am diabetic when pregnant and last time I was on insulin so the chance of not being again are very slim. I just dont want to waste 3 hours of my time sitting at a lab to tell us something the drs already know is going to happen, with our without the test to tell them. I’m praying they just treat me as if I have gest. diabetes instead of having to take another dumb test to prove it to them. We’ll see.

Well the kids arent happy I’m not getting them more goldfish so I have to run. Should be a slow week around here, hoping at least. I probably wont update for a day or three unless something interesting happens.

ugh..been trying to post an entry that I wrote but it wont let me cut and paste from notepad…sorry folks will try to get it up later if I can figure it out, my pc man said he cant help without seeing it, geez it amazes me how he does his job somedays.  I am hating this thing today.

the packaging for the maternity belt I reluctantly bought today says instant relief of back pain. well I didnt really get it, I got a $4 pair of pants(on clearance) at the motherhood maternity store and I didnt want to spend the $15 on the belt but Dean put it up on the register and said we were getting it!     But the point was I was thinking yeah sure.  On one of the expecting forums someone said the same thing but since nothing else has helped the back pain, not even pain meds or a heating pad I thought I was just going to have to deal with it.   but I put it on and my low back wasnt hurting but my mid back was and amazingly the pain lessened after just having it on for a minute!!! I’m guessing it helps my posture or something so wohoo!! the pain is still there but it’s definitely a noticeable change and the package said to relieve low back pain so maybe I’ll not have to deal that if I wear it consistently.   I have lots more to say but I’m tired so I’ll try to get on later.  2 days til my birthday but I’ve had a great celebatory weekend, despite my sinus infection and back pain.   will write about it later or tomorrow…

I’ve realized if I stay off my feet and dont lift Bo more than 2 times day then my back feels not so bad and I dont contract.   Since monday of this week I’ve been waking up w/ a sore throat and ended up throwing up once a day at least.   as the week wore on I have felt worse and worse,I was up last night coughing up a lung and woke up w/ my face hurting, I soon realized my sinuses hurt, really hurt.   My MIL arrived late last night and my mom was coming this morning to hang out since she had the day off.  We had plans to go to Sams club to get a joint membership then out to lunch for my birthday, which is on the 17th but she had today off so we were celebrating today.   i took some cold meds this morning and it wore me out, I was so tired but my pain went away some.   as the meds wore off I couldnt beleive how bad my sinuses hurt so knowing I had two grandmas here to help w/ the kids I thought I’d take my chances with calling me drs office on a Friday afternoon for an appt, luckily they got me in and for once in forever I actually got a prescription for something!!  I’m hoping it helps cause I feel crappy and dont want to spend my birthday weekend miserable.  Dean got home a little early from work and he and the kids and MIL went to the library and to the grocery store.  Right now they’re making dinner, moms(my MIL) infamous potato salad and fried shrimp.   i feel bad she’s watched the kids and is making dinner during her visit but I feel so bad I really cant do much to help.   I’ve been on my feet a lot today so I slept when they all went to the library and store and it helped some. Tomorrow evening Dean and I have tickets to a play so we’ll get a much needed date night!   I stocked up on scrapbook supplies and ordered prints of 100 digital pics online thinking earlier this week thinking if I have to be in bed resting due to the contractions I could at least be productive but w/ this sinus pain I dont feel up to much so hoping these meds kick in,it’s one pill a day for 5 days so I’m guessing it’s strong stuff.   I was so glad the dr actually gave me meds!!!  it was the same dr who last time this pregnancy wouldnt give me anything for my cold, but this is one killer sinus infection so i’m guessing thats why he did this time.

In non health related news, we’re picking up a toddler bed that someone put on sale on craigslist tomorrow for just $30.  the pic looks really nice.  we had gotten a used crib from someone since we thought we’d need one for transition since bo will still be little when baby boy # 3 arrives, but this week bo has been attempting climbing out of his crib so I’m not sure if we’ll use the second crib or not.   Caleb never tried the climbing out the crib thing as I know lots of kids do, and Bo is quite the climber so looks like he might be ready sooner than later for a toddler bed.  So we’re going to get one since we’ll need one down the line for baby boy #3 at that point I’m hoping we’ll get bunk beds for the bigger boys and the littlest will get the toddler bed.    and for $30 thats not so bad.  we have decided to keep the new baby in our room for a while and worry about moving Bo to calebs room after that, not sure how that will go but who knows.   We really never thought we’d get pregnant so soon considering how long it took to concieve the first two so the fact this kid happened still amazes me, so I never truly would have planned to have two so close together but the more I think about it the older they get that it will actually be nice.   But theres so many aspects of two little ones that I dont know how I’ll deal with, and it scares me to think about it.    I’m sure I’ll be fine.   They say adjusting to two kids from one kid is hard but I think it was harder to go from no kids to one kid.  So i’m guessing this will be just another transition and we’ll be ok.  but I’m sure as far as how it will effect the whole family unit this might be the most altering.  it will be interesting but each day as bo seems to becoming so much more of a bigger boy the more excited I am that we’ll have another baby in the house again.  Today I entered the 3rd trimester, another exciting yet scary thought.    of course as the other two pregnancies go, this is always the worst part of the pregnancy and if today is any indication then it ought to be a lot of fun!  who knows maybe I’ll pass that dumb glucose test tomorrow…yeah right.    wish me luck anyway, at least that I dont start my morning throwing up before I even get to the lab as I have every day this week.