I don't know why, but I just feel like I'm all over the place with no real direction. I don't know if it's because I'm not working or what. I mean I've been working since I was around 18 years old. So maybe, just maybe, that's it. I also find it hard because Grace is not on a firm schedule yet. Her naps are still here and there, not at the same time every day and for the same length of time. I want to get so much done during the day but I end up not having done half the stuff I wanted to get done.
I am working on so many things at the same time, so Im sure that doesn't help.
I'm trying to set up a cleaning schedule to tackle during each day of the week, as well as do some menu planning. Then I also want to work on our budget.
Then there's the crafts/sewing I want to do. Can't forget finishing up Grace's room. And then there's the pictures and scrapbooking that I have to get cracking on.
Baby steps...I have to remember, baby steps. Now it makes sense why I'm feeling lost LOL.
Princess G has almost turned over from her back to her belly!! She's enjoying tummy time a little more these days but still has far to go when it comes to turning from belly to back.
She'll get there when she gets there though!!
Evreyone seems to be doing better here, even Liam!! Fingers crossed that it stays that way :)
My journey with PCOS, weight loss, TTC, motherhood, military life and life in general!
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Monday, March 23, 2009
Update on the crazy household!
I thought our little princess was over the poops, but it seems to have begun again yesterday. So I'm not so sure that it is a viral infection anymore. I really don't know!! Still no fever, so I'm not gonna panic. She's still happy and smiling, so I think she's fine. It was a busy weekend full of visitors!! My MIL and FIL came for supper on Saturday and then my Dad and friend came by yesterday. My Aunt also dropped in on her way back to TO. She hadn't seen princess G yet, so she was very happy to see her. She bought her the cutest friggen outfits.
They are by a brand called Joe Fresh and are sold at Loblaws. Really nice stuff. I so have to find a location that I can buy that stuff in.
So I am off to try and get princess back to sleep. She woke up to poop and is now having a tough time going back to sleep.
They are by a brand called Joe Fresh and are sold at Loblaws. Really nice stuff. I so have to find a location that I can buy that stuff in.
So I am off to try and get princess back to sleep. She woke up to poop and is now having a tough time going back to sleep.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Oh so stressed
It's happening all at once and I really don't like it.
After dealing with lots of poop since Saturday, I took the princess to see the pedi and the pedi seems to think that she has a viral infection that we just have to let run its course. So we are stuck dealing with the several poops a day and at all hours. Definitely not fun, especially since I have gotten used to sleeping for 6 hours at a stretch.
But to top things off, my 7 yr old cat is sick. He hasn't had anything to eat or drink since Tuesday. I took him to the vet today and had blood work and x-rays done to see what it was. His blood work came back fine. The xrays just helped to eliminate a lot of possibilities. So the vet has it narrowed down to an upset stomach from stress or something he ate. Or it could be pancreatitis. So we are giving him the generic brand of pepcid ac to help if it is an upset stomach and a pain reliever if it is the pancreatitis. He also was given an IV for fluids as he was slightly dehydrated. So, he's home now but still hasn't had anything to eat or drink and has not been to the kitty litter. The vet is supposed to call tomorrow to see if anything has changed.
He's definitely not himself at all. I'm really worried and stressed. I don't do well with loss at all and it is killing me to think that I might lose him. Some people may say that it's just a cat, but my pets are family members. So I feel like such crap right now. I really hate this.
After dealing with lots of poop since Saturday, I took the princess to see the pedi and the pedi seems to think that she has a viral infection that we just have to let run its course. So we are stuck dealing with the several poops a day and at all hours. Definitely not fun, especially since I have gotten used to sleeping for 6 hours at a stretch.
But to top things off, my 7 yr old cat is sick. He hasn't had anything to eat or drink since Tuesday. I took him to the vet today and had blood work and x-rays done to see what it was. His blood work came back fine. The xrays just helped to eliminate a lot of possibilities. So the vet has it narrowed down to an upset stomach from stress or something he ate. Or it could be pancreatitis. So we are giving him the generic brand of pepcid ac to help if it is an upset stomach and a pain reliever if it is the pancreatitis. He also was given an IV for fluids as he was slightly dehydrated. So, he's home now but still hasn't had anything to eat or drink and has not been to the kitty litter. The vet is supposed to call tomorrow to see if anything has changed.
He's definitely not himself at all. I'm really worried and stressed. I don't do well with loss at all and it is killing me to think that I might lose him. Some people may say that it's just a cat, but my pets are family members. So I feel like such crap right now. I really hate this.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
A little bit of everything
With the weather becoming more like spring, I'm getting the bug to do so much!!
Princess had a flu bug, we think. She was a pooping machine 1/2 of Sat, Sunday and 1/2 of Monday. We'll see what today brings. I think she caught this when I went to my MIL's sister's place. There were sick people there. Even though I wasn't going to go because of said sick people, I was assured they would not be there. But of course, they were. I'm still pissed about it. I went against my better judgement to please other people. Let me tell you, that's the end of that. I know that people judge me because I"m sure they think that I'm too protective or overbearing, but you know what...tough!! I'm the mommy. Ok - enough about that.
I'm still sewing. I made a bib that took like less than an hour. It looks great!! I just need some NICE material. There are 2 places to buy material where I live - 1 is Wallymart and the other a sewing store. Neither one has nice material that is "in style". It's kind of old granny-ish, which makes sense since there are a lot of quilters of a certain age bracket where i live. I'm going to have to go for a drive really soon to either MTL or OTT. I need some nice material. I think Denis is actually impressed with what I have done so far. Maybe when I've done a few more things, I will take some pictures.
Oh and speaking of pictures, I am sending them out today! So look for one in the mail real soon!! I still haven't scanned any of the pics in yet - but I will harass Denis to do it.
One last thing - I'm going to be trying a new slow cooker recipe this week. It's actually from Martha Stewart's Every day Food magazine. It's called Indian braised chicken. If it's tasty, I will post it.
That's about it for now :)
Princess had a flu bug, we think. She was a pooping machine 1/2 of Sat, Sunday and 1/2 of Monday. We'll see what today brings. I think she caught this when I went to my MIL's sister's place. There were sick people there. Even though I wasn't going to go because of said sick people, I was assured they would not be there. But of course, they were. I'm still pissed about it. I went against my better judgement to please other people. Let me tell you, that's the end of that. I know that people judge me because I"m sure they think that I'm too protective or overbearing, but you know what...tough!! I'm the mommy. Ok - enough about that.
I'm still sewing. I made a bib that took like less than an hour. It looks great!! I just need some NICE material. There are 2 places to buy material where I live - 1 is Wallymart and the other a sewing store. Neither one has nice material that is "in style". It's kind of old granny-ish, which makes sense since there are a lot of quilters of a certain age bracket where i live. I'm going to have to go for a drive really soon to either MTL or OTT. I need some nice material. I think Denis is actually impressed with what I have done so far. Maybe when I've done a few more things, I will take some pictures.
Oh and speaking of pictures, I am sending them out today! So look for one in the mail real soon!! I still haven't scanned any of the pics in yet - but I will harass Denis to do it.
One last thing - I'm going to be trying a new slow cooker recipe this week. It's actually from Martha Stewart's Every day Food magazine. It's called Indian braised chicken. If it's tasty, I will post it.
That's about it for now :)
Friday, March 13, 2009
Would love to be a SAHM
Everything is fine with princess G. She is doing well. We had her weighed and measured yesterday at the Early Years Centre (EYC) and she is 14lbs 11oz (95th percentile - poor thing has my genetics) and 24" long (75th percentile). I ended up sitting and chatting for a bit at the EYC with adults. It was nice. There were other moms there, but they left as we were coming in. It's a really neat place and I think it will be wonderful once she's able to sit up on her own and play a bit more.
I'm getting used to not working. Really used to it. I didn't think that I would be able to relax and enjoy it since I've been working since I was 17 without more than a 2 week holiday but no trouble here!! I'm actually trying to think of ways on how we can work it out for me to stay home. We have been talking about it seriously. So many things to consider though. I think we are going to try and sit with a financial counselor to figure out how we can help ourselves and benefits that may be available.
I'm trying to think of ways to make a little extra $$ - part time job or odd jobs here and there. Maybe even babysitting (daycare) but only 1 or 2 other kiddies. I'm concentrating on my sewing right now. So far I've made a reversible flannel blanket for Grace with an Elmo print. Too cute!!
But if I can get better, then maybe do some sewing work. And of course, I should really get back into my catering. I used to do pretty well with it. I stopped because most of my jobs were about 90 mins from my place, so I would end up spending more on gas. But I will try to promote myself around here. I have her baptism at the end of April, so that will be my testing ground to see if I still have "it".
I think that being a SAHM is something that I will be working towards. I guess being a child from a SAHM home, I loved it and want to give that to my children.
I'm getting used to not working. Really used to it. I didn't think that I would be able to relax and enjoy it since I've been working since I was 17 without more than a 2 week holiday but no trouble here!! I'm actually trying to think of ways on how we can work it out for me to stay home. We have been talking about it seriously. So many things to consider though. I think we are going to try and sit with a financial counselor to figure out how we can help ourselves and benefits that may be available.
I'm trying to think of ways to make a little extra $$ - part time job or odd jobs here and there. Maybe even babysitting (daycare) but only 1 or 2 other kiddies. I'm concentrating on my sewing right now. So far I've made a reversible flannel blanket for Grace with an Elmo print. Too cute!!
But if I can get better, then maybe do some sewing work. And of course, I should really get back into my catering. I used to do pretty well with it. I stopped because most of my jobs were about 90 mins from my place, so I would end up spending more on gas. But I will try to promote myself around here. I have her baptism at the end of April, so that will be my testing ground to see if I still have "it".
I think that being a SAHM is something that I will be working towards. I guess being a child from a SAHM home, I loved it and want to give that to my children.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Biggest scare EVER!!!
I don't think I have ever been this scared in my life - EVER.
After giving Grace her bath, I was going through our normal routine of putting on some baby lotion when she started flailing. Her arms and legs were going a mile a minute. I thought it was because the cream was cold and she was reacting to it. Then I saw the look of panic in her eyes - she wasn't breathing. OMG!!! She was in my arms in 2 seconds and Denis was down the stairs with us 2 seconds later. Just as he got there, she threw up. She's been OK ever since but let me tell you, it's going to be tough to sleep tonight. She's sleeping right now, but on an incline in her bouncy chair. It's going to be a very long night.
That is the scariest thing I have ever experienced. The look on her face, I couldn't help but just cry as I was holding her after. Denis told me to pull it together because it was affecting her. And he was right. Once I was calm, she was calm.
I can't believe there are going to be more of these times to come.
Talk about stressed...
After giving Grace her bath, I was going through our normal routine of putting on some baby lotion when she started flailing. Her arms and legs were going a mile a minute. I thought it was because the cream was cold and she was reacting to it. Then I saw the look of panic in her eyes - she wasn't breathing. OMG!!! She was in my arms in 2 seconds and Denis was down the stairs with us 2 seconds later. Just as he got there, she threw up. She's been OK ever since but let me tell you, it's going to be tough to sleep tonight. She's sleeping right now, but on an incline in her bouncy chair. It's going to be a very long night.
That is the scariest thing I have ever experienced. The look on her face, I couldn't help but just cry as I was holding her after. Denis told me to pull it together because it was affecting her. And he was right. Once I was calm, she was calm.
I can't believe there are going to be more of these times to come.
Talk about stressed...
She's here, she made it!
I'm glad AF is here. She arrived Monday morning. I would have been very happy if she didn't show and we were preggers. And I'm happy she's here as well. At least it means that my system is still working as it should.
So, I have to keep up with the vitamins and weight loss.
Hopefully, this will keep me regular and when it comes time to work on TTC again, we won't have the same issues as before.
So, I have to keep up with the vitamins and weight loss.
Hopefully, this will keep me regular and when it comes time to work on TTC again, we won't have the same issues as before.
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