Doing What Works: February 2010

Friday, February 26, 2010

Flashback Friday - Welcome Abby

Three years ago tomorrow, Abby entered our world. Pregnancy was good with her, I was a little nauseous for the first three months, but the remaining time went well. I gained an appropriate amount of weight and enjoyed the pregnancy. Delivery day was another story. Since this was my third pregnancy and my last pregnancy ended with a 9 lbs + baby the dr. decided if she did not come by her due date we would induce. I was induced on my due date, 2/27/07 and since I was induced with my second I thought I knew what to expect. Get to the hospital early, get some fluids, drugs, epidural, sleep through contractions, and push three times after about 4-5 hours. Not Abby… get to the hospital early, get fluids, get drugs, get epidural…epidural…epidural…. Epidural doesn’t work like it did the last two times. Pain, lots of pain. I can’t sleep like I previously did with the other deliveries. Now I know how lucky I am to have had pretty easy deliveries the last two times and know many women choose to not use drugs or don’t have the option, so to them I salute, that is a lot of pain. Way to go!!

This should have been a sign for me. Abby was going to do things a little different then her siblings and she continues that trait to this day.  So finally 7 hours later it is time to push, but the Dr. was not there. So I had to breathe through contractors for about 45 min and it was NOT fun. So finally the Dr. arrived and two pushes later our 8 lbs 1 oz little girl was here.

She has been an amazing addition to our family and love the joy she brings to people around her!!

How did three years pass so quickly?

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Whatever Wednesday

I love this day... it allows me to be me. A woman with lots going on, but not always the most articulate on how to tell my story. Here I get to write bullets and they do not have to go with one another, they do not have to go in order. I can jump around and know today's the day for me. So let’s begin!!

1. Our new puppy needs to get neutered. Called the vet and it is going to cost over $200.00. Yikes did not see that one coming.

2. My oldest needs glasses and normally it would not be that big of deal, except I was dropped from vision coverage because my previous employer changed their plan at open enrollment and I was not informed to enroll in the new program. So that is taking time to resolve. Time in which I do not have so we will be buying glasses and frames for her not using the insurance.

3. We have baseball practice tonight from 4-5 and then soccer from 6-7:30 and then a Xowii meeting from 7:30-9. Busy, but wouldn't change it for all the money in the world.

4. I am walking in the mornings with my youngest and the puppy. Not really that big of a deal except Abby once we leave never wants to go back home. We are out for 45 min and she cries when we turn the corner back on our street.

5. Life... Darin and I have lost some extended family members, fellow co-workers family members and distant friends this past week and really reminded us how precious life is and not take for granted what we have today!!

6. I will be meeting an old friend tomorrow for a walk on the beach. How great life is to be able to reconnect with old friends and walk on the beach in mid February. I am so blessed to have what I have.

7. Ash Wednesday is today. What does that mean to you? Share with me if you will be giving up something for the next 40 days.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Beautiful Blogger

I feel so honored, I have never been nominated for anything, thank you Michelle. I met Michelle almost 7 years ago and from the moment we met I knew we would be lifelong friends. She is a one of kind woman. She will always speak her mind, has the biggest heart, will share everything she has with those she loves and most importantly to me she is a wonderful listener. She is wise beyond her years and I hope I can continue to be here for her as she has been here for me.

The Rules:

1. Thank the person who nominated me for this award.

2. Copy the award & place it on my blog.

3. Link to the person who nominated me for this award.

4. Share 7 interesting things about myself.

5. Nominate 7 bloggers.

Seven Interesting Facts About Me:

1. I have not worked out in over 7 years, but can’t wait to do it again. I absolutely love the way it makes me feel!!

2. I lose socks. All socks. If you ever want to know what to buy someone in our house, it is socks. I can not keep a matching pair to save my life.

3. I LOVE painting Isabella, Abby and my toes all the same color.

4. We own a business and I am in no rush to return to corporate america.

5. I want to move to a place where I can have horses in my back yard.

6. I never made personal goals until mid 2009 and now know why I am where I am… “If you don’t have a plan for yourself…you will be part of someone else’s”. We now have a plan for the rest of our lives.

7. I may not be the neatest girl on the block, but I still love trying.

My Nominations are woman who inspire me. Some of them are ladies I just met, some are ladies I have known for years, some are moms like me, some are newly married, but all of them are woman who make me laugh, smile and appreciate life just a little more. Thanks ladies!!

1. The Bengards

2. The Ritter Clan

3. Spontaneous Clapping

4. The Stones

5. Greige

6. Haley, Sean & Elle

7. One Foot In Front of the Other ( I know Michelle nominated you as well, but had to let you know as well how special you are to me, thanks)

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Motherhood - A good day!!

Motherhood has brought me so many emotions. I wish I was a more experienced writer so I could express them in a way that when my kids read this in 20 or so years they will be able to smile and know how they changed my life!!

Isabella won her first award last Thursday and I was able to be there!!

I was invited by the principal to attend the awards ceremony because they knew she was getting an award. The look on her face when she saw me was of pure excitement, but also confusion. This was the fourth month of awards and I had not attended any of the others, so I am sure she was unsure as to why I came to this one.