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How is everyone - weekly check-in?
Hi all, I know I have been totally MIA but I have missed everyone. I better get caught up at least as much as possible.
Was wondering how your week is going and what is going on with you in general these days. I like the idea of a weekly check-in, not just for the mama's to be, what do you think?
Well, I can't guarantee that I'll be around as much as I used to be, because I hate my home computer, it's very uncomfortable to use, and I'm not working right now. But if anyone wants to take up the mantle of a weekly check-in post, that would be great. Otherwise, I will try do it if it seems like something people are responding to.
A cursory glance doesn't show mrsnicole&brian and Hanyi (I forget her screen name right now) - are they around?
As for me, I have been off work still since beginning of January because of depression issues. Some of you know that I've been having a hard time with that since last April. Some days are better than others... had a set back the past 2 days, but otherwise, I feel much better.
I hope to hear how everyone is doing, including the mamas-to-be.
love, jen
Re: How is everyone - weekly check-in?
Hi Jen! Long time, no see (or should I say read?)!
Not much going on with me, no babies in the near future. But be careful drinking the HI Nest water - lots of lucky ladies! It's fun to see the pictures and hear the stories, I feel like every BR (baby-related) post is preparation for when our time comes!
Hi, Jen! Good to see/hear from you!
I'm doing well....I'm on spring break this week and have had a wonderful week of relaxing/nesting.
Yesterday was an interesting day for me. I have a very dear friend who is in prison (don't ask......suffice it to say he's a very good person who made a very bad decision a few years ago). Another friend of ours and I go to visit him 1-2 times year (we'd go more often, but he is about 3 hours away) and we went yesterday. It's always an interesting experience.....it really makes you take stock of your own life. It's kind of a sobering experience that always grounds me and bring me back to reality. I realize how lucky I am to have what I do, if that makes sense.
Anyway, today I'm back in the real world and with the gorgeous weather we've had the past few days in Chicago, I'm going to take advantage today by sitting outside with my kindle all day!
Hey Jen! Glad to hear from you and see you're doing well, for the most part.
I'm doing well just been incredibly busy with work... constantly busy which is good but whew, I'm tired. DH is having a hard time finding a job here in Germany but he's substitute teaching at the high school on base for now, so that's good (he was a teacher before he came into the Air Force years ago). No babies over here, not while we're in Germany at least. But I enjoy reading the other ladies posts and hearing about their BR excitement.
What's going on with you? Have you and YH gone on any trips lately or done anything exciting? I think I remember you saying something, a while back, about moving. If so, how's the new place/neighborhood working out? Any pics? Anyway... welcome back (even if it's not as often as before, every so often is better than not at all
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Hi Jen,
I am sorry you've been having issues with depression...I hope that you're getting the treatment you need for it. I have many family members who suffer with it and have seen how it can affect one's life. Hang in there!
My week has been okay...I am officially back to work as of last Tuesday...just twice a week until May but it's been a challenge to be away from my baby. She's not consistently taking the bottle which is stressful for everyone. I am hoping we figure out something soon. Life has been very baby related for us...I did get a Nikon D40 in November and have slowly been figuring it out. My goal in 2010 is to learn to take better photos.
The weather this week has been great until today...it's cloudy and rainy...so I guess I'll just be inside snuggling Libby and the furbabies and perhaps getting some Spring cleaning done! It's way over due!
Have a great weekend!
Lori
TTC/PG Blog | Mommy Blog
Alyson & Phil | Planning Bio | Married Bio!
Dates & Quinces Blog
Hey Jen! I noticed you hadn't been around & I was wondering what you had been up to!!
I remember seeing your siggy pic when you first got your pics back...I loved it then & I still think it is such a super great pic!!
We are just about finished redoing the house we bought in Sept & hopefully we can move in next weekend! I am soooo ready!!
As for summer vacations, we just booked flights to the Florida Keys & Miami! I have never been, but always wanted to go!!
Glad to see you are back. I hope you feel better soon!!
Jaime & Brent
Oahu, Hawaii | Sept. 9, 2005
My Food Blog - Good Eats 'n Sweet Treats
Thanks everyone for the kind thoughts and the updates!!! It's so great to hear from the nesties.
I'm going to try to be around more often.
: ) jen