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Re: Ten Things Tuesday
S - I saw this in the Washingtonian and thought of you
It is going to be in DC!
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1. I had a very vivid dream that I was pregnant last night and could feel/see the baby move. I think I woke up with my hand on my stomach. It was so real and make me miss that part of pregnancy.
2. Carter has a cough that will not go away. We have to get up a few times a night to give him medicine and then hold him upright till it takes effect. He is tired. We are tired.
3. We are nervously awaiting L's biopsy results. They should be in tomorrow.
4. I might be going to a conference in MN at the end of the month. I haven't traveled for work in 10 years and am excited. It all depends on L's results/next steps and if the dept can find the money for me to go.
5. My kids are grumpy bears in the mornings (ie. I opened C's drawer and said, "Pick which pair of underwear you'd like." He starts crying "I WANNA DO IT" and then shuts the drawer and re-opens it. Ooookay. repeat with taking off his pj bottoms, picking up his lunch box off the counter, shutting the dishwasher door.....you get the idea.) OY.
6. We had WW3 over wearing pants to school this morning. I have been fine with shorts even though it is cold in the AMs but warming in the afternoon. Today it is not supposed to get out of the 60s so I insisted on pants. Lots of tears. And then when we get outside, they say, "Brr...it is chilly." Yea, no kidding.
7. I am feeling resentful of L's school/dissertation time. I need to get over it because I have another 2.5 years of this life.
8. I am considering taking the kids out of town for a weekend to give L some big chunks of writing time. I can't decide if it will be fun or a disaster.
9. I just got a flu shot. I need to take the kids for thiers soon.
10. My 10 things are very long.
1. I want to clean the house.
2. The weather is finally cooling off! High of 83 today, it's about time.
3. I'm worried about my cat, he is too thin. I've changed foods and he hasn't gained any weight. He is active and runs and plays with my other cat but he is still too thin for my liking. Time for the vet.
4. DD has a playdate tomorrow, should be interesting.
5. I have 5 cake orders booked, waiting to see if 2 more book.
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6. I'm nervous to work on the orders... I want to make them all perfect.
7. My birthday is coming up in December and I was told not to plan anything for the 12th, I think we are going to the Getty Villa!
8. I'm ready to have a baby.
9. We aren't financially ready for the monthly cost of IUI's right now.
10. That makes me sad.
Two Mommies Healing Hearts
1. We have nothing planned for today and I am so happy about it
2. Ella slept for 5 hours straight last night and S and I are new women today.
3. I am so miffed at Early intervention...they were supposed to come yesterday to do paper work and didn't show. When they called they were like whoops the sw how was supposed to come was sick today and we didn't think she had any appointments...Did they look at her schedule? Now we need to reschedule and the team is coming on Thursday for an eval. I hape this does not screw the whole thing up!
4. I guess I am not as rested as I thought since I can't seem to write a post without messing it up.
5. I love my stroller. It is working out great and we use it everyday. It rocks. I dreamed of pushing my baby in a stroller for so long and now I can and I love it.
6. We need to get gifts for 3 of our primary nurses and ideas?
7. This Friday my co workers are all going out for First Friday and I want to go but my Mom is coming to visit. I guess I can't leave the baby and go out drinking right?
8. Ella is finally happy in her swing. I am so happy since it lets us put her down and get important things done like post on the nest.
9 I love Dr Brown's bottles. They have really helped with Ella's reflux which lets her sleep which lets her mommies sleep
10 I am already dreading having to go back to work.
1. My building was evacuated for a fire drill earlier - I walked down 19 flights of stairs. At least it's nice outside.
2. Supposedly the birth center scheduled an ultrasound for me at the hospital, but the time was inconvenient. I called to reschedule, and they had no appointment on record.... Must get this figured out.
3. I felt so gross and nauseous this morning. Ew.
4. So far we have no plans for the coming weekend. I am hoping it stays that way!!
5. Sllllooowwwww day at work today.
6. I have to dress up for work on Thursday (usually casual) - the third time in 2 weeks I've had to, and I am running out of dressier outfits that fit!
7. I have lasagna for lunch and I am just praying that I will be able to eat it.
8. I'm struggling to put this list together - clearly, I have nothing worth saying, lol.
sahm ~ toddler breastfeeder ~ cloth diaperer ~ baby wearer
hoping for the best. i've been thinking about you guys!
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1. i think ssg should change her siggy pic to the one she posted on her blog/fb. it is too cute!
2. we have our appointment with the high-risk ob this afternoon. i have to leave early and have a lot of stuff to do, but i'm having trouble focusing.
3. i've gained some weight over the last few years, and i'm not happy about it. i've been doing sparkpeople for a while and i made a little progress, but today i'm feeling frustrated with my progress--which at the moment is pretty much nil.
4. yesterday my mom and i went to visit with my friend. she's feeling okay and was pretty upbeat which is great, but i still wanted to cry seeing her look so skinny.
5. my legs are so sore from my gym workout yesterday.
6. my coffee is gone. i would really like some more. but i shouldn't.
7. we're less than 2 weeks away from our first shower. crazy! i can't believe how close we're getting! at least we're making lots of progress with projects around the house.
8. we're supposed to be going on an annual trip to a cabin in the hills 3 weeks before the baby's due. i'm really hoping everything goes well and we're able to go. i look forward to it every year.
9. i would like some soup.
10. see? no focus.
1. Yesterday, our dog Kai went for a trial day at a doggy daycare during a broker's open house at our condo. They said he seemed a bit stressed, but he can come back in the future.
2. I'm so happy that my HSG yesterday went well and I look forward to the "official" results.
3. Teaching my last class of my 7 week evaluated series, on newborn care last night went well. I will miss weekly chats with the instructor that evaluated me, but we're going to stay in touch.
4. C and I chatted in bed last night for longer than usual and it reminded me of when were were first together.
5. She agreed that we can start trying this month!
6. Home insem will most likely be Monday night, less than a week away, which seems so crazy.
7. I need to order sperm to be shipped from storage.
8. I also need to study for my huge exam.
9. I start work earlier today to make up for not coming in Thursday, which is the first day of the quarter.
10. I cannot believe we have the condo on the market, I'm starting school again and we're finally going to be TTC!
why not (aside from missing your mom's visit - if that is a big deal)? You might have to drink less or finalge your pumping so you don't have to pump and dump - but it is important for mommy's to go out and have a good time too!
Oh, and I love your stroller too. I have stroller envy - and we rarely use strollers any more.
1. I need to raise $34,557 by next Saturday to meet my event budget.
2. Because of #1 there are going to be a lot of late nights this week and next.
3. I started this list 20 minutes ago but keep getting interrupted.
4.N2A should come vist Upstate NY if she wants to see fall leaves already.
5. I feel like October is already over, yet I know it hasn't even started.
6. I want to hurry up and tell K's family about the pregnancy so I can tell the rest of my friends.
7. My co-workers are heating up their lunches and somethings smells really good.
8. K and I had a really cool discussion about how even just our short time being pregnant has changed our outlook on a few things. I enjoy these chats.
9. I wonder what time my boss is going to show up today. The productivity level always goes up when he is MIA.
10. I think it's time for me to go and eat
I will work on that it is on the other computer so when I can get up from under the baby I will change it!
1. I can feel my fall allergies starting and I'm worried about how it's going to impact training for the marathon. I knew this was a danger when I picked a January marathon, but the timing was otherwise perfect and I hope it works out.
2. We're starting a strength training program on Monday that advocates a lot of whey protein, and recommends mixing it with things like Slim-Fast. I'm willing to throw myself into this program and see how it works for me, and I'm even willing to do the protein powder thing, but I've been moving toward whole, natural foods for the last three years and I'm promising myself right now that I'm not going to go crazy and start eating Atkins bars and other processed junk and telling myself it's OK. You can mix protein powder with juice, milk or water and that's just as good.
3. We got free tickets to see U2 tonight. I'm excited, but also sad b/c we got them b/c our favorite couple-friends broke up (temporarily, I hope?) and didn't want to use the tickets they bought to go together.
4. I'd rather drive than have to walk a mile each way to the stadium from the Metro station since the ticket price includes parking, but the parking lots opened at 3pm and I have a feeling by the time I leave work at 5:00, go home and walk the dog, make and eat dinner and drive there, no spots would be left anyway.
5. I can't remember what I wrote last week and hope I'm not repeating myself.
6. I may need to write to the Lean Cuisine corporate headquarters and let them know that 6 ravioli and 220 calories is a snack, not a meal. And also praise them for taking out the excess preservatives and chemicals - the ingredient list is looking pretty pared-down for most of their offerings now.
7. We're going to NYC this weekend and everything I wanted to do is outside. It's supposed to rain the whole weekend.
8. I can't wait for Columbus Day weekend b/c we're going to our fave local orchard for AMAZING apple cider donuts, and I'm going to buy a ton of apples and make apple butter and apple sauce.
9. I had the perfect breakfast this morning: two whole-wheat waffles, one topped w/ melted cheese and one topped w/ low-sugar marmalade.
10. I can't believe the stuff people put on the internet. I followed a link to someone's blog off of FB and one of the entries was a long screed about what an idiot her sister-in-law is, including a detailed description of her SIL's custody issues and how it is impacting the kids. If *I* can see that, so can your sister-in-law! And her kids! And her ex-husband! And all of their friends! Oh heavens. I know I've probably said too much about my in-laws on here and that isn't wise, but really...it is just crazy.
Oh, sucky situation... but I'm jealous of your U2 tickets!
Mmm.... apple butter.
I've actually never had apple cider donuts, but I NEED to try one ASAP. They sound amazing!
Maybe I don't have a heightened sense of smell, but I've never smelled any vagina on my pants. -- TSD
Bloggity Blog - You know you want to...
1. I've been gone from you girls for far too long.
2. 51 days until New Moon comes out in theaters
3. Feeling way underappreciated at work.
4. My hair is finally long enough to stay in a ponytail again!
5. I'm loving Twitter
6. All I want for christmas are iTunes giftcards
7. Baby fever has intensified ten fold since Labor Day
8. Need some new shoes. Lots of them.
9. My undefeated LSU Tigers are about to get crushed the next few weeks.
10. My little sister is turning 30 and I feel old!
A pretty plant they could keep at work or take home? Coffee mug?
Maybe I don't have a heightened sense of smell, but I've never smelled any vagina on my pants. -- TSD
Bloggity Blog - You know you want to...
1. Lately I've been working so much at work that I haven't been able to play on this board
2. E's birthday is Friday and I haven't really had time to think about what to do or give her.
3. Except for a big pile of toys, massage oil etc from good vibes, which is on it's way.
4. Since that is basically just a giant gift for me, I want to get her another present but I'm running out of time and am feeling very uncreative.
5. I've been experiencing some serious baby fever the past few days.
6. I'm starting to fall out of love with my job, but don't really want to go through the hassle of finding another. Plus, we have good maternity benefits so I feel like I should stay til we have kids, even though I'm still uncertain whether we will.Yes, this contradicts #5.
7. I've been randomly putting all my cleaning energy into the bathroom this week, so it looks fabulous, even though the rest of the house is totally cluttered.
8. I'm heading to Nashville for work next week.
9. I'm PMSing and am seriously considering making toffee pudding for dinner.
10. I wish I lived in canada.
1. This is my first ten things tuesday, even thought it's way late in the day....
2. It's my sister's bday tomorrow, and I have gotten her present yet and I don't really know what to get her.
3. Just got my new camera at lunch and I want to go home and play around with it already!
4. Is it 5 yet?
5. I love the windy, cooler weather we are having here. It's a nice change from the 105 temps we had up until a few days ago.
6. We are house-sitting for my parents and I just want to go sleep in my own bed...and we have another week before they get back.
7. We get Red Robin for lunch at work tomorrow. I am excited, maybe a little too excited.
8. DD's bday is in 2 weeks and we are trying to pare down the guest list from all of her school friends to maybe about 5 of them. She's not happy about this
9. My lasagna I had for lunch was freezer burnt, but I ate it anyways. Bad idea
10. My boss' son is selling magazines for his school and I'm seriously considering buying some. Trying to think of what T would like or maybe something we would both like. This could take a while