Archive for October, 2008

37 weeks

October 24, 2008 at 3:53 pm · Filed under The Weight Journey

At this point when I was pregnant with M I just wanted her out.  I kept hoping I’d be early but actually I was one week late and induced.  After she was born there were times I was so exhausted and overwhelmed I couldn’t believe I wanted her out early.  If possible I would have put her back in just to get some sleep.

37 weeks 181 lbs

37 weeks 181 lbs

This time around I’m going down the same road.  I want him out.  I’m tired and can’t sleep and just want him out.  A friend from work just had a c-section 3 weeks early so she wouldn’t go into labour (medical issues) and the baby is beyond gorgeous.  I’d be ok with that.  Even the c-section right now sounds good, that’s how tired I am.  The thought of pushing for hours on end makes me want to go to sleep and be woken up when it’s over.  I know I know, c-sections shouldn’t be voluntary and of course I won’t ask for one it’s just how I feel these days.

I’m going to bet I’ll be late again.  My actual due date is November 13 so any guesses as to when he’ll actually arrive?

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Disgruntled and then redeemed

October 21, 2008 at 5:05 pm · Filed under Family Life

So yesterday I wrote how I made a quick $50 by letting the film crew park in front of my house, well they never showed up to pay.  By the time I asked someone about it there were only movers left and they said they don’t handle those things.  Drag.  I wasn’t going to get the money, I spoke (wrote) too soon.  So I went to bed disgruntled thinking 2 things:  1)  Film crew: you suck  2) doesn’t anyone keep their word anymore?

Today when I returned home from work there was a note on the door from the same man I spoke to that offered me the money.  The note said to call him so I did and lo and behold he was at my door in 20 minutes with $50 cash!  Nice!  Film crew:  you no longer suck.  My faith in humans is restored somewhat.

MATC

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The easiest $50 ever

October 20, 2008 at 8:49 am · Filed under Family Life ·Tagged

There is some kind of filming going on at the end of my street, and therefore they’ve basically taken the entire street to park their vans and trucks for the shooting.

A very nice man came to knock on my door and asked me if I was going to need to use my car today since he wanted to park a van out front of my driveway.  I said I wasn’t sure so he said “I’ll give you $50 to let us park a van in front of your driveway and if you need to go out we’ll move the van”.  So I get the $50 and can still use my car if I need to.  How easy is that!

Wish days like that occured more often.

What is the easiest money you ever made?

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35 weeks

October 10, 2008 at 7:28 pm · Filed under The Weight Journey ·Tagged ,

5 weeks to go!  Yesterday night I felt contractions, it was a tightening in my back and sides that I haven’t felt yet and I didn’t experience during my first pregnancy.  I asked my doctor today and he said it’s called Braxton Hicks.  False labour basically which is your body’s way of preparing for what’s coming.  Which is basically a human being coming out of your body!  I still find the whole process so unbelievable.  How can a person grow inside you from nothing to a little being that eventually dictates your life!  From think air.  I guess that’s why it’s called the miracle of life.
35 weeks 180lbs

35 weeks 180lbs

With 5 weeks to go I’m now feeling a bit better about my weight gain this time around.   Total weight gain thus far is 36 pounds and with another pound per week that will bring me to 185 which I’m ok with.  I know a lot of people would be outraged but

considering my hate/love relationship with food it’s not too bad.  And I plan on getting back on track soon after the little guy arrives, besides I heard it’s easier to lose weight with 2 kids than with one.

At least I hope so.

MATC

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And Baby Makes…3?

October 4, 2008 at 7:12 am · Filed under Family Life ·Tagged , ,

With everything going on in my life lately I’ve actually forgotten there is a baby coming!  A baby boy!!

Yesterday I took M to Music and Motion at the community center and there were so many kids there, she loved it!   She was running around and playing and dancing and even with some other kids at times.   Although during circle time when the leader would come to her and say and this is Mia!  she would turn her head away and look down like usual, rejecting the attention.  She doesn’t like attention and she doesn’t like to be put in the spotlight. It’s funny how personalities take shape from such a young age.

Anyway, there were a lot of Mom’s there with their 2/3 year olds and infant babies in tow!  Phew!  I was worried I’d be stuck at home with the baby and poor M but thats not the case at all.  I’m looking forward to getting out with both kids although it will be winter time we can still find things to do.  I can’t believe I’ll have 2 kids!  My biggest worry right now is about M’s reaction.  I really hope she’s ok when this little guy comes and turns her world upside down.

So, these are the items I think I need for now:  double stroller, bassinet, those BPH free bottles (yes I will breastfeed but I won’t kill myself over it), and a babysitter.

I plan on returning to the gym as soon as I can and hopefully getting my business off the ground.  Lot’s to do but I’m up for it.

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