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updates needed!
okay girls, i know some of us check in more than others, but it's pretty slow and we can use some updates on what's going on in everyone's life... even those who have just been mostly lurking lately! 
Re: updates needed!
DH has been wonderful handling my pregnant, hormonal self. i'm still on the nausea meds, though i've cut back. hoping that it goes away soon. we're house shopping... which has been frustrating. and it's overwhelming to think about packing and moving. so obviously, no baby stuff has been thought about or purchased yet, lol.
work's work. still feel like i'm drowning with the new responsibilities that were added over the summer, but confident that i can get back on track soon. thinking about preparing for maternity leave is overwhelming, too. so yep, i've been stressed a lot lately (add my grandmother's passing away to that mix) and i like to come here to "escape" for a bit
Nothing exciting happening here.
Work is finally getting busy again, which is good. It means I'm going back to a crazy weird schedule, but it's okay.
I think the most exciting thing that's happened is that last night I had a dream about kissing Ryan Reynolds.
DH got a new job. They just called (as I was typing this) and asked him to start on Friday! It's not quite enough money for me to resign my job search, but he will be getting insurance, which is a huge relief. The only semi-drawback to the job is that his hours are 3 pm - 11 pm, and his days off are Wed/Thu. So if I get a regular business hours job, we won't really see each other on Mon/Tue/Fri, and not as much as usual on Sat/Sun.
I have an interview tomorrow, for an entry-level PRN job, basically the job I had 6 years ago. I don't want the job. It's at least interview practice and one more job search activity to check off for my unemployment filing. And maybe (I'm dreaming) they will have an opening coming up that does match my qualifications.
I'm not too freaked out about being unemployed anymore. God is giving me peace that he will continue to take care of us. So I'm taking it easy, getting lots of housework done, playing with Nate a lot, and hanging out with DH every morning.
This is so true. It's actually helped keep my stress level down with my weird employment situation as well. He will provide
Like has been hectic here! I actually worked last Friday - weird! Busy, busy weekend too. Bought a closet organizer/system for the nursery, H installed that while I painted some samples on the walls to figure out what we're doing for paint colors. Will probably paint here in the next few weeks too. Shopped for a chair for the nursery as well, I think we've also picked out the crib mattress, just need to go buy it!
Still sending my resume in, have another phone interview tomorrow. My boss has agreed to keep me on up until I leave to have the baby (still need to decide on the hours), but I will for sure be unemployed after that. Part of me is ok with it, figure I can take a little longer maternity leave than planned and just file for unemployment, but I'm continuing to look in the meantime. But let's be honest, the timing of this sucks. I can't blame anyone for not wanting to hire a woman that is 6 mos. pregnant - I mean, they'd just finish training me and I'd have to leave for 6 weeks. It will all work out, just waiting to see what my "plan" is!
Pam - we're you able to cut back because you're feeling a little better? I hope so and I hope it goes away for good very soon!! My m/s ended at 16 weeks and I just can't imagine having to deal with it any longer than that!
We've just been prepping for baby really. I've really gotten into the nesting mode - cleaning out closets and all of that good stuff. I have a big list of to do's and it's great to check things of the list, but I still feel like my list is soooo long and fall is already crazy busy! The nursery furniture should be arriving any day now. Oh and my belly button is like half in and half out now - I'm not sure what to think about it. haha
DH comes home from Cali tomorrow and then his Dad and his Dads new wife are coming down to visit this weekend and go to the Food and Wine festival.
Other than that, just work and prepping for this new class that got dumped on me last minute. I feel overwhelmed with everything, but I'm trying to stay relaxed and not stress too much, which is kind of hard for me.
Obviously I've had my hands full taking care of May. Clint's harvesting right now so he is usually gone from 5:30 or 6 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. He'll be going later once they get into the other fields. We miss him during the day and May is always ready to see Daddy when he gets home. She really likes it when she sings to him.
She is a good little lady and we've only had one episode of her being wide awake at night. She is usually up for a few hours in the morning and then a few hours right before bed time. She nurses really well, loves to snuggle and must be entertained when she's awake. Her hair gets redder every day, which tickles me to death! I'm not saying I would've been disappointed with a boy, but somewhere in the back of my mind I was imagining a little girl with a head full of red hair.
So far I'm down 30 lbs (gained 43), so I'm really happy about that. I'm also happy that coffee is back in my life on a daily basis. I'm looking forward to being able to work out for real again!
Hmm.Maybe there is stuff to write about but I truly don't know.
12 people got laid off at my company today. That blows. Work is going to be so crazy stupid now.
I've gotten back into 4-5 day gym weeks, that makes me happy. I didn't go yesterday and don't think I am going today, so I will go W-Fri and maybe Saturday (went Sunday also).
I really am enjoying blogging. I wish I was making money off of my spare activities.
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Connor is still baking. I'll be 30 weeks tomorrow = 10 weeks left! HOLY COW! I'm soooo ready but yet kind of sad that in December I will not longer be pregnant. I've enjoyed this pregnancy, given it's ups and downs.
I've been diagnosed with GD (gestational diabetes). So I'll be dealing with that.
We have carpet to put down in Connor's room and then his room will be complete.
Still babysitting for now, helping some friends out and taking care of their 7 month old. My last day for them will be November 24 and then starting in December he will be in daycare. I'm glad I'll get a break for a little bit before Connor is here!
I've been MIA lately.
My boss at work was fired so I've been laying low lately.
We got our crib the other day & DH assembled it already. It's really starting to feel real.
My inlaws were in town this past weekend. That was interesting. I can't wait until I have a weekend all to myself.
My 20 week ultrasound is on Monday where we will confirm if we are having a boy or not.
I am having an awful day. We had to have Fritz euthanized today. I am so heartbroken. Short version of the story is that he has become increasingly aggressive and in the past week he bit me and attacked Stanley (not the first time). We've been dealing with this for a while and have worked with a behaviorist, tried drugs,check for a medical conistion, etc and nothing has helped.
Will is doing great and growing like crazy. He's being so much more alert and full of smiles these days. I love being home with him and treasure every minute. I am glad that I still have two months home with him. My ILs came to visit him for the first time this past weekend. It was a good visit with them.
dox - sorry to hear about Fritz.
Pam - good luck with the house hunt!
Life has been...chaos. Work's been crazy busy with advising - I barely have energy at the end of the day to get things done at home. I've been lonely, too, so I'm glad Joe's almost home.
JJ has hit his Terrible Two's and is QUITE the handful. He's not a bad kid, but he's fiercely independent and gets mad when I try to help him. We're getting better at the balance, but it's hard to tell him stuff when 1.) he refuses to listen, and 2.) he's still not using words. It's just hard raising him by myself right now because I'm getting frustrated and don't want to take it out on him because he's still getting the hang of things.
I'm just SO ready for Joe to be home. And I'm ready for work to slow down - after next week, everything will die down. And, next week is Homecoming at OSU, which I am SO looking forward to as well. I just gotta make it to next week.
Rach, good luck with the interview and glad Rodgers got a job, that's good news,
Pam, good luck with the house hunt.
Stephanie, I'm so sorry to hear about Fritz.
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Since starting my new position work has been crazy. Overwhelming at times, but I grow and learn a little everyday, which is exciting.
We've been doing good. We both work at least 50 hours a week, so we're both pretty tired when we get home, but don't let that get in the way of spending time together, sexy time, or doing devotions together, which I'm really happy we started doing. I can already tell a difference.
We officially started a savings account, and are getting a little more on the same page on saving for our big move next year.
Next weekend is crazy, it's KU homecoming so we'll be super busy at work, one of my friends is getting married that afternoon, and then the next day we're going to a football game (yeah a Sunday) because DH's sister is a homecoming candidate.
So other than work and such, not much is going on here. Matter of fact, next week I'm going to a 4 day class for my position. Busy busy busy
hubby and I are great!! We want to have a date night soon! We are soo exhausted by the end of the night! But, we still make time for playing with little man, cuddling and sexy time!!
Let me just hold it down for those (few) of us non-preggo and non-TTC ladies over here....
(seriously you overwhelm me!)
Things have been hectic like for most of you. I had a big trial last week which the judge totally botched, so i will be working on the appeal in that case shortly since neither of my bosses has done one in last 10 yrs. not fun for me and it will keep me busy on top of all my other work...
DH is slowing getting more criminal defense clients. its a slow work in progress but he's hoping to have enough by January to go at it full time instead of doing it on top of 36-40 hours of document review a week.
Our dog Lexi is good. Thanksgiving will make 1 yr since we adopted her- i don't even remember what it was like not having her
We are going to Charleston the last weekend in OCtober for a long weekend and I'm so excited! We've never been and it will be really relaxing.
No plans for babymaking for a looong time. seriously, i swear you babymachines will be having your 2nd or 3rd by the time we get around to TTC
That is all!