Well it's been far too long since I've written an update, but thankfully that's because the last month or so has been fairly uneventful.
Baby is moving around a lot more and his kicks are usually pretty strong and visible from the outside. My stomach is getting bigger and bigger, which I guess is a good thing! I'm just not sure how he's going to keep growing in there for 8 more weeks! Some of my maternity shirts are not quite long enough anymore and I have to keep tugging them down! I'm starting to get some swelling in my fingers which means I am now only wearing my engagement ring. Oh also this past month I invested in a body pillow to help me sleep and it sure has made my already tossing and turning nights a bit more comfortable. I usually have to get up 2-3 times a night to use the bathroom and Randy is frequently reminding me at what a good job I'm doing of being up all night and not waking him up! Despite the frequent wake ups, I have been dreaming like crazy! Just this past week I think I had 3 labor and delivery dreams! I think I'm worried he is going to come too early and we won't be ready yet. Although, I tend to think we won't be ready yet even if he comes on May 2!
There was a period of time a couple weeks ago where his movements slowed down and I didn't really feel much movement for a couple of days. This was the first trip into Labor and Delivery at the hospital. They hooked me up to listen to his heart beat and to monitor any contractions (which I wasn't having). Unfortunately, Randy couldn't be there right away so I was by myself listening to the little guy's heart beat for nearly an hour before Randy got there. The good news is that Baby's heart beat is strong. The doctor wanted to do an ultrasound just to get a look and I certainly wasn't going to object to that! Randy showed up just in time to see the ultrasound. I can't believe how big he has gotten. One of the best parts of the u/s was that the doctor was able to confirm that Baby is in fact a boy! The pictures we got from the 20 week u/s weren't very clear. This doctor pointed out his junk and even gave us a couple pictures to take home.
My first baby shower is next weekend and I'm pretty excited for that. We haven't made much progress on the nursery yet though, although we finally got some carpet ordered. The room is not really cleaned out yet, but it's been organized so that when it's time to move stuff out it should be a little easier.
I also think I have finally gotten my maternity leave benefits straight. Dealing with the County is ridiculous! I have to get information from benefits, personnel, payroll and my supervisor! And of course much of their information isn't consistent. Geeze! I think I have decided to work up until 2 weeks before. Hopefully that will give me some time before Baby arrives to just relax and finish up any last minute things. I am fortunate enough to get 18 weeks of paid time off, so that will leave me 4 months with Baby after the birth.
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Sunday, February 1, 2009
3rd trimester!
According to some of the "books" I've started my 3rd trimester. Wow. I can't believe we are in the final stretch already. It seems like it's gone so fast. Now at 27 weeks I'm feeling the baby move around several times per day and those little kicks are getting stronger. Daddy is finally able to feel him move around too but hasn't seen my stomach move just yet. It seems as though baby is a little jokester already. He'll move around for me and when I call Daddy over baby stops.
For the most part, I've been feeling pretty good. Some ligament pain, some inconsistent sleeping and difficulty bending over complete my list of "complaints". Although they really aren't complaints. I enjoy being pregnant. It's pretty amazing to realize there is a little human growing and developing in there.
We've created a baby registry. Wow, what an experience that was. Fun at first and tiring as we went into the 3rd hour. It was fun but I'm glad the bulk of it is over.
We need to start getting the nursery ready. We picked up the crib and dresser yesterday and I'm excited to see it put together. It is the Renew collection from JC Penny in the Coffee stain. Here are the links...
Crib
Dresser
For a rocker I get to use my grandparent's rocking chair which was the inspiration for the color in the nursery. Hopefully the chair and the furniture will match! We still have to pick out some carpet and clean out the actual room before we can put it together. Hopefully we can do that in the next month or so.
I celebrated the big 31 last week. I spent the day relaxing, watching a 30 Rock marathon while Randy took care of me. He even baked me a birthday cake! It was delicious!
As far as the job goes...well all I have to say is 9 more weeks until I can start my maternity leave!
For the most part, I've been feeling pretty good. Some ligament pain, some inconsistent sleeping and difficulty bending over complete my list of "complaints". Although they really aren't complaints. I enjoy being pregnant. It's pretty amazing to realize there is a little human growing and developing in there.
We've created a baby registry. Wow, what an experience that was. Fun at first and tiring as we went into the 3rd hour. It was fun but I'm glad the bulk of it is over.
We need to start getting the nursery ready. We picked up the crib and dresser yesterday and I'm excited to see it put together. It is the Renew collection from JC Penny in the Coffee stain. Here are the links...
Crib
Dresser
For a rocker I get to use my grandparent's rocking chair which was the inspiration for the color in the nursery. Hopefully the chair and the furniture will match! We still have to pick out some carpet and clean out the actual room before we can put it together. Hopefully we can do that in the next month or so.
I celebrated the big 31 last week. I spent the day relaxing, watching a 30 Rock marathon while Randy took care of me. He even baked me a birthday cake! It was delicious!
As far as the job goes...well all I have to say is 9 more weeks until I can start my maternity leave!
Thursday, January 15, 2009
ups and downs
It's been a mix of emotions this week.
So I started my new job which I have mixed feelings about. The positives are that the job is much less stressful than my previous job in CPS and well..I think that's it. I spent the first few days commuting to Concord. Then this week I have been going to Antioch which is nice and close to home. The manager there is very nice and seems flexible about things. The girls there are also nice, but it's just not the same. I miss my old crew. At times I've felt excited about the job and most of the other times I just feel blah and daydream about how many more working days before I can legally go out on leave. Up until this afternoon I felt frustrated with not knowing where I was going to be placed, but I learned that I will get to stay in Antioch which is good news.
More news on the job front is that I haven't really heard anything. Although I did hear today that someone contacted my old division manager for a reference which is promising. Although I'm not sure I'm up to taking a new job at this point. We'll see.
On Saturday we noticed our cat wasn't doing so good. She wasn't eating or drinking and after a trip to the vet we learned that her kidneys were hurt as a result of diabetes. She spent a couple nights in the hospital before coming home last night. The vet was optimistic that she was doing better, although we didn't see it. She took a turn for the worse last night and we ended up taking her to the vet where we made a decision to euthanize her. Poor thing was just miserable and while I miss her I'm relieved to know that she isn't suffering anymore.
In baby news, things are going very well. I had my first appointment with my new doctor this week and she seems nice. At the 24 week appointment we heard the baby's heartbeat and got measured. Everything is on point! Although I'm starting to feel uncomfortable. Especially sitting all day. I also experienced some ligament pain this week which was not fun but at least it went away quickly. Baby is moving quite a bit but unfortunately daddy still hasn't felt him move...I'm sure that will change soon.
So I started my new job which I have mixed feelings about. The positives are that the job is much less stressful than my previous job in CPS and well..I think that's it. I spent the first few days commuting to Concord. Then this week I have been going to Antioch which is nice and close to home. The manager there is very nice and seems flexible about things. The girls there are also nice, but it's just not the same. I miss my old crew. At times I've felt excited about the job and most of the other times I just feel blah and daydream about how many more working days before I can legally go out on leave. Up until this afternoon I felt frustrated with not knowing where I was going to be placed, but I learned that I will get to stay in Antioch which is good news.
More news on the job front is that I haven't really heard anything. Although I did hear today that someone contacted my old division manager for a reference which is promising. Although I'm not sure I'm up to taking a new job at this point. We'll see.
On Saturday we noticed our cat wasn't doing so good. She wasn't eating or drinking and after a trip to the vet we learned that her kidneys were hurt as a result of diabetes. She spent a couple nights in the hospital before coming home last night. The vet was optimistic that she was doing better, although we didn't see it. She took a turn for the worse last night and we ended up taking her to the vet where we made a decision to euthanize her. Poor thing was just miserable and while I miss her I'm relieved to know that she isn't suffering anymore.
In baby news, things are going very well. I had my first appointment with my new doctor this week and she seems nice. At the 24 week appointment we heard the baby's heartbeat and got measured. Everything is on point! Although I'm starting to feel uncomfortable. Especially sitting all day. I also experienced some ligament pain this week which was not fun but at least it went away quickly. Baby is moving quite a bit but unfortunately daddy still hasn't felt him move...I'm sure that will change soon.
Monday, January 5, 2009
It's a Boy!
First note of the new year and things are starting to look up a bit. On Christmas we learned that we are having a BOY! We are both very excited about this and it's starting to feel more and more real now. I've been reading up on baby items and I'm excited to go register! I've been feeling the little guy move around more and more and am hoping that he kicks hard enough soon so that daddy can feel it! I'm feeling pretty good overall. I've been having some trouble sleeping but otherwise good.
On my last day of work, 12/31, I received a response from a job I interviewed for. I was not offered the position I interviewed for, but instead a clerical position which I accepted. I am less than excited about the job, I don't know what I'll be doing or where but I know the pocketbook will be taking a hit. But at least it's a job. I start Wednesday and will hopefully know more about what I'll be doing. I've got a couple other hopeful job interviews that may come through, so I'm just going to continue to look for something.
On my last day of work, 12/31, I received a response from a job I interviewed for. I was not offered the position I interviewed for, but instead a clerical position which I accepted. I am less than excited about the job, I don't know what I'll be doing or where but I know the pocketbook will be taking a hit. But at least it's a job. I start Wednesday and will hopefully know more about what I'll be doing. I've got a couple other hopeful job interviews that may come through, so I'm just going to continue to look for something.
Sunday, December 21, 2008
When it rains it pours...
It's been a while since I've updated last and all things baby are going great! All things non baby...not so good.
I'll start with the bad stuff. It's official, I got my "pink" slip at work. No it's not actually pink. My last day of work will be Dec 31. 38 social workers out of the 48 or so in my office also got laid off. I have mixed feelings about this. Obviously not having a paycheck is going to be a big issue. But being left behind to do the work of all the people who leave will be horrible. There is also a rumor going around that there will be another round of layoffs in February. So I'm glad I know where I stand and won't be anxiously waiting to find out my fate. I don't plan on looking for work much. Being pregnant and competing with so many of my well qualified colleagues for the limited number of jobs will be next to impossible. So, my plan is to sit home and collect unemployment, enjoy my pregnancy and get ready for baby. Leaving behind my work will be difficult. I've worked hard to be where I am; in a career that I planned to continue indefinitely. I've met wonderful friends and hope to remain in contact with them.
So, you'd think that would be the sum of the bad stuff? Nope. Let's see..in the last few weeks I've learned of several family and friend who are having health issues, a close family pet passed away after 16 years of life, learning a friend is getting divorced and sleeping through the night has been difficult which only compounds all the above listed issues.
On a much lighter and more positive note, the pregnancy is going very well. We had our 20 week ultrasound last week and everything looks good. The doctor said things like "beautiful brain" and "strong heart". At 20 weeks and 2 days the baby weighed in at 12 oz; slightly above what some of the books say about average weight. Guess I'll be having a big baby! Heartbeat was a strong 142.
Now, onto the good stuff that comes out from the 20 week ultrasound. Also known as the "big ultrasound". The sex. We decided not to find out, yet. With all the bad stuff going on we decided to have the doctor write down the sex and put it in an envelope to open on Christmas day. So they wrapped up some of the "crotch shots" in an envelope to be opened on Christmas day in the presence of family. I can't wait!
I'll start with the bad stuff. It's official, I got my "pink" slip at work. No it's not actually pink. My last day of work will be Dec 31. 38 social workers out of the 48 or so in my office also got laid off. I have mixed feelings about this. Obviously not having a paycheck is going to be a big issue. But being left behind to do the work of all the people who leave will be horrible. There is also a rumor going around that there will be another round of layoffs in February. So I'm glad I know where I stand and won't be anxiously waiting to find out my fate. I don't plan on looking for work much. Being pregnant and competing with so many of my well qualified colleagues for the limited number of jobs will be next to impossible. So, my plan is to sit home and collect unemployment, enjoy my pregnancy and get ready for baby. Leaving behind my work will be difficult. I've worked hard to be where I am; in a career that I planned to continue indefinitely. I've met wonderful friends and hope to remain in contact with them.
So, you'd think that would be the sum of the bad stuff? Nope. Let's see..in the last few weeks I've learned of several family and friend who are having health issues, a close family pet passed away after 16 years of life, learning a friend is getting divorced and sleeping through the night has been difficult which only compounds all the above listed issues.
On a much lighter and more positive note, the pregnancy is going very well. We had our 20 week ultrasound last week and everything looks good. The doctor said things like "beautiful brain" and "strong heart". At 20 weeks and 2 days the baby weighed in at 12 oz; slightly above what some of the books say about average weight. Guess I'll be having a big baby! Heartbeat was a strong 142.
Now, onto the good stuff that comes out from the 20 week ultrasound. Also known as the "big ultrasound". The sex. We decided not to find out, yet. With all the bad stuff going on we decided to have the doctor write down the sex and put it in an envelope to open on Christmas day. So they wrapped up some of the "crotch shots" in an envelope to be opened on Christmas day in the presence of family. I can't wait!
Saturday, December 6, 2008
I'm 19 weeks pregnant today. Spent the day doing my normal Saturday stuff...reading up, grocery shopping and chores. I also got to visit with one of my friends who is 13 weeks pregnant. It was fun to compare our experience so far and it was also interesting to learn how we each get told different things by our doctors. Guess there is no such thing as a perfect science. It's crazy to think that not only in just a little over a week we will find out the sex of the baby but that also I will be half way done. It sure has gone by fast and I suppose it is evident of how fast life goes.
On another note, I'm feeling a little more hopeful about the job situation. I am counting on getting laid off and I'm okay with that. I know that at some point I will get rehired and in the mean time, I am just going to enjoy my time off and being pregnant. I will probably pick up some part time work and will enjoy the break from the fast paced life of child welfare.
On another note, I'm feeling a little more hopeful about the job situation. I am counting on getting laid off and I'm okay with that. I know that at some point I will get rehired and in the mean time, I am just going to enjoy my time off and being pregnant. I will probably pick up some part time work and will enjoy the break from the fast paced life of child welfare.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
the good with the bad
Well it's been over three months since my last post and I guess it's time I get back to it. I'm not loving the new format options and I was at a loss of a new title..so I'll call it my blog in progress.
Anyway, I've got good news and crappy news. I'll start with the crap because I prefer to end things on a positive note.
I very well might be losing my job. To make a long story short...the county sucks ass at budgeting and have relied on money from other counties to pay their bills and now the money isn't there. They are predicting that there will be around 70 layoffs and I think that might still be a conservative figure. In any case, I got my official warning of layoff notice today. All that means is that I might get laid off come December 17. Which I didn't need a letter telling me that, but whatever. There is still a possibility I won't get laid off but the not knowing is the hardest part.
And on to the good news, which most of you know already, is that I'm pregnant! I should have probably been writing about my experience up until now, but well, what can I say? I procrastinate. So right now I'm 18 1/2 weeks along and due on May 2. We find out the sex on December 15, which we are both very excited about. I've been feeling good overall. The first trimester I did have some trouble eating but never got sick. Fatigue is what was my biggest problem, so I can't really complain about having to take extra naps! The past few weeks I've been eating better and having more energy which is good. I first felt the baby move on week 17 exactly. It was like 3 little thumps from the inside...weird!
Now here's where I'm conflicted...I'm very excited to be pregnant, but what I'm not excited about it being pregnant and being laid off trying to look for work. Oh well...I do have faith that something will work out. Until next time...
Anyway, I've got good news and crappy news. I'll start with the crap because I prefer to end things on a positive note.
I very well might be losing my job. To make a long story short...the county sucks ass at budgeting and have relied on money from other counties to pay their bills and now the money isn't there. They are predicting that there will be around 70 layoffs and I think that might still be a conservative figure. In any case, I got my official warning of layoff notice today. All that means is that I might get laid off come December 17. Which I didn't need a letter telling me that, but whatever. There is still a possibility I won't get laid off but the not knowing is the hardest part.
And on to the good news, which most of you know already, is that I'm pregnant! I should have probably been writing about my experience up until now, but well, what can I say? I procrastinate. So right now I'm 18 1/2 weeks along and due on May 2. We find out the sex on December 15, which we are both very excited about. I've been feeling good overall. The first trimester I did have some trouble eating but never got sick. Fatigue is what was my biggest problem, so I can't really complain about having to take extra naps! The past few weeks I've been eating better and having more energy which is good. I first felt the baby move on week 17 exactly. It was like 3 little thumps from the inside...weird!
Now here's where I'm conflicted...I'm very excited to be pregnant, but what I'm not excited about it being pregnant and being laid off trying to look for work. Oh well...I do have faith that something will work out. Until next time...
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