The WORST pregnancy symptom is the overpowering nose! I can smell everything - and most of it doesn't smell good! It's like my fridge. There is something in there....it's not bad or spoiled just some kind of food and it is DISGUSTING! I mean I live with two boys - so they bought something and put it in there but I can't breathe when I open the fridge! I think it's like the turkey deli meat or something. OR, like at my parents, their freezer had like peppers in it -- obviously not bad -- but it was SO overpowering when I would open the freezer! I just find it ridiculous that my nose has to smell EVERYTHING! :) But oh well! :)
So still working on child care - but my friend sent me a link which seems to be very helpful! :) So hopefully I can nail down a place soon! :)
John and I are heading to Tribune, KS this weekend for Katie and Jim's wedding ceremony!! :) We are very excited and can't wait to see them! We haven't seen them in forever! I don't think I've seen Jim since October when he and I watched the World Series (?) with the Yankees. I think that's what it was! :)
Off to do laundry and other things I need to accomplish! :)
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Child Care
Okay, I'm working on finding our little one child care for the start of April. Though, some may think it's early to be doing this - I know, from working at a good daycare - that if you want to get in to a good one then you have to call now and get on the waiting list. In fact, I am probably too late anyways. Because people expecting in Feb have known for 12 weeks now and they have already called!! BUT....naturally I was waiting to make sure everything was good. Well....here is how the search is going so far:
Called first place: they were very nice - but the person I needed to talk to wasn't there. They are to call me back at 3. Awesome....that went good....let's call another.
Called the next and they were SUPER rude! They said: "We don't take infants" in a rude/snotty voice. I said oh, thanks. And hung up - while thinking -- and you won't take my toddler when I have one because you are rude! So this place will not be on the possible list EVER!
Called the next place....they don't take infants.
called the fourth place....they don't take infants (I'm running out of places because Ottawa doesn't have a lot of choices!!)
called the fifth place -- I have now learned to ask first if they take infants; here's our conversation:
me: "I am expecting a baby in Feb and I was wondering if you took infants"
Lady"Ummm....well....that means the baby will be six months......"
**slight akward pause**
me: "um..well..no, I'm having the baby in Feb."
lady: "oh" **slight akward pause**
me: I just didn't know if you took infants.
lady: "oh, I don't know.....maybe....you'll just have to call back and see...."
me (akwardly) "oh....okay......"
lady: well, we are hoping to switch our license....
me: oh, okay, thanks.
After this conversation I became overwhelmed and stressed because I am entrusting my child to a stranger and based on the intelligence of these strangers they don't even know if they take infants!!! that conversation could have been so much better and easier! After that one I called my sister to vent. She then called my last place on my list for me! LOL
Apparently, this finding a child care provider is going to be a lot more difficult than I thought! If I lived at home it would be really easy! I would have called the place I worked at as soon as I found out I was pregnant and put my child on their waiting list! I wouldn't even have to look around! But it's okay....I will find some place...I'm sure. :)
Alright....on to keep searching!! :)
Called first place: they were very nice - but the person I needed to talk to wasn't there. They are to call me back at 3. Awesome....that went good....let's call another.
Called the next and they were SUPER rude! They said: "We don't take infants" in a rude/snotty voice. I said oh, thanks. And hung up - while thinking -- and you won't take my toddler when I have one because you are rude! So this place will not be on the possible list EVER!
Called the next place....they don't take infants.
called the fourth place....they don't take infants (I'm running out of places because Ottawa doesn't have a lot of choices!!)
called the fifth place -- I have now learned to ask first if they take infants; here's our conversation:
me: "I am expecting a baby in Feb and I was wondering if you took infants"
Lady"Ummm....well....that means the baby will be six months......"
**slight akward pause**
me: "um..well..no, I'm having the baby in Feb."
lady: "oh" **slight akward pause**
me: I just didn't know if you took infants.
lady: "oh, I don't know.....maybe....you'll just have to call back and see...."
me (akwardly) "oh....okay......"
lady: well, we are hoping to switch our license....
me: oh, okay, thanks.
After this conversation I became overwhelmed and stressed because I am entrusting my child to a stranger and based on the intelligence of these strangers they don't even know if they take infants!!! that conversation could have been so much better and easier! After that one I called my sister to vent. She then called my last place on my list for me! LOL
Apparently, this finding a child care provider is going to be a lot more difficult than I thought! If I lived at home it would be really easy! I would have called the place I worked at as soon as I found out I was pregnant and put my child on their waiting list! I wouldn't even have to look around! But it's okay....I will find some place...I'm sure. :)
Alright....on to keep searching!! :)
Monday, July 26, 2010
So many things have been going on! I am the co-director of an American Baptist Senior High camp and it was last week! It was they best camp in our four years of directoring! Very minimal problems. Yet, I sometimes get very annoyed and can't control it so that was a wee bit difficult at times! lol. But camp was very good! And I hope next year is even better! :)
As for the baby I guess everything is going well. My doctor gave me zofran so I took it at night during camp so I wouldn't throw up in the mornings. I felt pretty normal at camp, thanks to the zofran! I tried to stop taking it after camp but decided I would keep taking it since the morning sickness was still there. It's hard to trust that everything is good with the baby when there really are no signs right now...except the morning sickness. But we do get to go back to the dr on August 3rd. And after that appointment if everything is good we get to make it public knowledge!!! :) I cannot wait!
So, I went to Buhler after camp because Joey's Diner was closing! This is the diner that I worked at growing up. It's sad that it's closing! it's also sad because people are moving on. Everything has been the same, I can come home to Buhler and I always know I can go visit the diner and see some of my dearest friends. Now, one might be moving to TN! It's okay, time moves on and we all survive! But it's still sad!
So, the other night I was hanging out with my family and we were teaching Rebekkah (my niece) where my baby was. She quickly caught on and started to lift my shirt and point at my belly. She then started to kiss the baby and slobber all over my belly! LOL - it was very cute! But the super funny part is when my dad came home and we told Bekkah to show Grandpa where the baby was. She went over to dad and lifted his shirt and pointed at his belly!! LOL super cute!
I think that's it for now!
God Bless,
Jenna
As for the baby I guess everything is going well. My doctor gave me zofran so I took it at night during camp so I wouldn't throw up in the mornings. I felt pretty normal at camp, thanks to the zofran! I tried to stop taking it after camp but decided I would keep taking it since the morning sickness was still there. It's hard to trust that everything is good with the baby when there really are no signs right now...except the morning sickness. But we do get to go back to the dr on August 3rd. And after that appointment if everything is good we get to make it public knowledge!!! :) I cannot wait!
So, I went to Buhler after camp because Joey's Diner was closing! This is the diner that I worked at growing up. It's sad that it's closing! it's also sad because people are moving on. Everything has been the same, I can come home to Buhler and I always know I can go visit the diner and see some of my dearest friends. Now, one might be moving to TN! It's okay, time moves on and we all survive! But it's still sad!
So, the other night I was hanging out with my family and we were teaching Rebekkah (my niece) where my baby was. She quickly caught on and started to lift my shirt and point at my belly. She then started to kiss the baby and slobber all over my belly! LOL - it was very cute! But the super funny part is when my dad came home and we told Bekkah to show Grandpa where the baby was. She went over to dad and lifted his shirt and pointed at his belly!! LOL super cute!
I think that's it for now!
God Bless,
Jenna
Friday, July 16, 2010
HUGE!!
I am almost 10 weeks pregnant and I feel HUGE!! I don't think others notice it....I can see it through my clothes...but I don't know if others can. I hope not since we haven't actually announced it yet. People may think I've gained so much weight!! But I'm serious, I cannot control my stomach! It is for sure bigger; it's ridiculous! Two more weeks and we will make it public knowledge! :) I can't wait!!
Morning sickness has been pretty intense this week. Luckily the doctor prescribed me some zofran for next week since I have camp. There's no way I would survive camp without it! I went in to work on camp yesterday and it was the first day I threw up outside of my home! After throwing up in Bud's office for the second time I came home to take a zofran and I was so dilerious and disoriented I stumbled up the stairs took a pill and literally passed out. But when I woke up I felt better! I would have to say that yesterday was probably the worst day with morning sickness. I just hope it ends soon!
The peeing!!! Oh my goodness!! I'm the type of girl who thinks going to the bathroom is a waste of time. LOL - I mean, it takes so much time throughout the day. So I go very minimally. Sometimes at school I go like three times a day -total. Which means I go my entire school day without going (but that's usually cuz I'm busy). ANYWAYS, now I'm going like every other hour. It's just so much in my opinion - and it's obviously just going to get worse!!!
My cousin Jessica called yesterday! She is sending me THREE boxes of maternity clothes!!! I am so excited!!! :) I have been wanting to buy something but it's not very realistic right now. So I am very excited to get the boxes and see all the new goodies!! :)
Lets see...anything else to share about my pregnancy....I don't think so. Even though all of the above is going on I have to say I am VERY excited! John and I are finally going to have our family! I can't wait! And I know it's going to go by fast! Once school gets here there will be no slowing down time! :) Life is so good!
Now, onto others and off of me! One of my best friends from HS had her baby boy this week. He was pretty early and had to go visit Wesley Children's hospital. I'm happy to report that he does seem to be doing better and hopefully he will get to go home soon! But I am praying hard for baby M and for Momma L.
I have to touch on all my preggo friends almost every post! :) Two of my good friends are rapidly approaching their due dates! I never realized how overwhelming the last month or so can be! with so much to accomplish and the excitement of adding a little one! And then, on top of it life is still going on which means all sorts of things could be happening! So I'm praying for C and K as the rap up their pregnancies. I pray for their little ones and their husbands. I pray for all the "life things" that are going on right now as well. Hopefully their last six weeks will quit being crazy and begin to be calm and easy for them!
A is basically EXACTLY 7 weeks ahead of me. So that would mean she is almost 17 weeks! HOLY COW! that's crazy!! I think her morning sickness is finally slowing down....praise God!
Camp starts Sunday! If you read my post please pray for a successful week! Pray I have the energy, pray the other Director has the energy, pray the band communicates and leads worship with God in mind, pray the counselors and leaders can lead with God leading their actions, pray for the campers that they calm their minds and open their hearts to hear God speak to them through their leaders that week! I feel good about camp and I know God is going to do amazing things!!!
And last but not least, I just need to say I have the most amazing families ever! I am truly blessed by my dad, mom, brother, sister, bro-in-law, niece! And I am one of the lucky people who got blessed by marrying into another great family: mom-in-law, dad-in-law, sis-in-law, bro-in-law, and of course all the cousins, aunts and uncles! :)
Have a happy Friday!! :)
Morning sickness has been pretty intense this week. Luckily the doctor prescribed me some zofran for next week since I have camp. There's no way I would survive camp without it! I went in to work on camp yesterday and it was the first day I threw up outside of my home! After throwing up in Bud's office for the second time I came home to take a zofran and I was so dilerious and disoriented I stumbled up the stairs took a pill and literally passed out. But when I woke up I felt better! I would have to say that yesterday was probably the worst day with morning sickness. I just hope it ends soon!
The peeing!!! Oh my goodness!! I'm the type of girl who thinks going to the bathroom is a waste of time. LOL - I mean, it takes so much time throughout the day. So I go very minimally. Sometimes at school I go like three times a day -total. Which means I go my entire school day without going (but that's usually cuz I'm busy). ANYWAYS, now I'm going like every other hour. It's just so much in my opinion - and it's obviously just going to get worse!!!
My cousin Jessica called yesterday! She is sending me THREE boxes of maternity clothes!!! I am so excited!!! :) I have been wanting to buy something but it's not very realistic right now. So I am very excited to get the boxes and see all the new goodies!! :)
Lets see...anything else to share about my pregnancy....I don't think so. Even though all of the above is going on I have to say I am VERY excited! John and I are finally going to have our family! I can't wait! And I know it's going to go by fast! Once school gets here there will be no slowing down time! :) Life is so good!
Now, onto others and off of me! One of my best friends from HS had her baby boy this week. He was pretty early and had to go visit Wesley Children's hospital. I'm happy to report that he does seem to be doing better and hopefully he will get to go home soon! But I am praying hard for baby M and for Momma L.
I have to touch on all my preggo friends almost every post! :) Two of my good friends are rapidly approaching their due dates! I never realized how overwhelming the last month or so can be! with so much to accomplish and the excitement of adding a little one! And then, on top of it life is still going on which means all sorts of things could be happening! So I'm praying for C and K as the rap up their pregnancies. I pray for their little ones and their husbands. I pray for all the "life things" that are going on right now as well. Hopefully their last six weeks will quit being crazy and begin to be calm and easy for them!
A is basically EXACTLY 7 weeks ahead of me. So that would mean she is almost 17 weeks! HOLY COW! that's crazy!! I think her morning sickness is finally slowing down....praise God!
Camp starts Sunday! If you read my post please pray for a successful week! Pray I have the energy, pray the other Director has the energy, pray the band communicates and leads worship with God in mind, pray the counselors and leaders can lead with God leading their actions, pray for the campers that they calm their minds and open their hearts to hear God speak to them through their leaders that week! I feel good about camp and I know God is going to do amazing things!!!
And last but not least, I just need to say I have the most amazing families ever! I am truly blessed by my dad, mom, brother, sister, bro-in-law, niece! And I am one of the lucky people who got blessed by marrying into another great family: mom-in-law, dad-in-law, sis-in-law, bro-in-law, and of course all the cousins, aunts and uncles! :)
Have a happy Friday!! :)
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Whoops
Well, we are 9 weeks. We went to the dr. today and again saw our little one. The heartbeat was 165!! Which is fantastic!!! :) The doctor actually told us that the chances of a miscarriage at this point, with our heartbeat and size of the baby, is very, very slim! So I am just a wee bit excited!
HOWEVER, about an hour ago a slipped and fell down our stairs. I think it scared me more than anything. But I do feel a litte ill now....hopefully it's just because I don't feel well. I'm not going to freak out until I have a reason to. I'm just going to trust in my Heavenly Father.
And now I feel I'm ready for a nap! :) Life is so good right now! And I am very happy!!
HOWEVER, about an hour ago a slipped and fell down our stairs. I think it scared me more than anything. But I do feel a litte ill now....hopefully it's just because I don't feel well. I'm not going to freak out until I have a reason to. I'm just going to trust in my Heavenly Father.
And now I feel I'm ready for a nap! :) Life is so good right now! And I am very happy!!
Friday, July 9, 2010
Whew!
Whew! Summer is flying! John and I just got back from Texas where we went to visit some family and friends! We had an aboslute blast! It was so much fun! We were able to relax and just hang out!
The first day we were down there John got kidney stones. Which wasn't so good but we took him to the ER and after some good ol' morphine he was better! Poor guy - I've never seen him in so much pain! Guess he got to experience some of the pain I will be having come Feb! :)
Camp is a week from Sunday! Which is crazy! Bud and I are still planning like crazy! We have a week to get things accomplished! Camp should be great! Right now we have 70 kids registered! Which is up by like 20 kids from last year! So it's good!
Baby is still doing good. I'm throwing up daily. I almost dread waking up because I know what is coming....but I guess it's reassuring to know everything's going well. I go back to see the little bean again on Tuesday. I wish I knew if it was a boy or a girl! But I'll wait patiently about 8 more weeks. I can't believe we're at 9 weeks! Just 3 weeks and we can make it public knowledge!! I don't know if I'll make it that far before sharing...I'm starting to feel a little bigger. I don't think I look bigger to other people (obviously I think I look a little bigger) but it's getting REALLY hard to suck in. REALLY hard! I've already had to unbutten some of my pants -- lol! But that's only because they were a little tight to begin with and now they're just MORE uncomfortable. Unfortunately. But I'm very excited for the baby in my tummy! The nervousness has basically passed. I'm still, you know, timid. But I'm feeling good. I think if I stopped throwing up I'd be really nervous! LOL but I'm hoping I stop at 12 weeks. I don't want to be throwing up every morning before school! But right now I don't ever see an end in sight! But it will come! And then the tummy will come!
Okay, that was a long paragraph about the baby. I shall move on!
My sister and mom and Bekkah are coming in for the weekend. Hopefully my dad can make it too but we'll see - he wasn't feeling well today. They're bringing Andrew's stuff because he is moving out of our house on Mon. He found an apartment and a roommate close to his work! I'll miss having him here -but I don't really see him that often to begin with. But I see him more now than when he moves out! My baby brother is growing up... :( All of us are so grown up now.
Until next time I hope you have many blessed days!!
Dear Lord,
Thank you so much for safe travels for John and I as we went to Texas and back. Thank you for blessing us with amazing family and friends who are willing to have us over for a few days! Lord, I pray for camp that is coming up. I pray that you give me the strength to make it through the week. Lord, I pray for B and I pray he is able to have the energy and health he needs as well. Lord, please heal B and help the doctors with his condition. Like Dr. O said, we're waiting on a miracle Lord and we know you will provide the answers when the time is right. Lord, I pray for each of the kids who are coming to camp. Please start being by their sides now preparing them for camp. Lord, also be with our leaders. As they begin to read the small group material help them hear what You have to say and help them lead through You. Lord, once agian, thank you for the blessing you have given John and I. We are really excited to raise your creation using Your word! We're excited to begin the journey together with you in growing this baby and then raising him/her! Lord you are amazing!! Love you! I pray these things in Jesus' name. Amen.
The first day we were down there John got kidney stones. Which wasn't so good but we took him to the ER and after some good ol' morphine he was better! Poor guy - I've never seen him in so much pain! Guess he got to experience some of the pain I will be having come Feb! :)
Camp is a week from Sunday! Which is crazy! Bud and I are still planning like crazy! We have a week to get things accomplished! Camp should be great! Right now we have 70 kids registered! Which is up by like 20 kids from last year! So it's good!
Baby is still doing good. I'm throwing up daily. I almost dread waking up because I know what is coming....but I guess it's reassuring to know everything's going well. I go back to see the little bean again on Tuesday. I wish I knew if it was a boy or a girl! But I'll wait patiently about 8 more weeks. I can't believe we're at 9 weeks! Just 3 weeks and we can make it public knowledge!! I don't know if I'll make it that far before sharing...I'm starting to feel a little bigger. I don't think I look bigger to other people (obviously I think I look a little bigger) but it's getting REALLY hard to suck in. REALLY hard! I've already had to unbutten some of my pants -- lol! But that's only because they were a little tight to begin with and now they're just MORE uncomfortable. Unfortunately. But I'm very excited for the baby in my tummy! The nervousness has basically passed. I'm still, you know, timid. But I'm feeling good. I think if I stopped throwing up I'd be really nervous! LOL but I'm hoping I stop at 12 weeks. I don't want to be throwing up every morning before school! But right now I don't ever see an end in sight! But it will come! And then the tummy will come!
Okay, that was a long paragraph about the baby. I shall move on!
My sister and mom and Bekkah are coming in for the weekend. Hopefully my dad can make it too but we'll see - he wasn't feeling well today. They're bringing Andrew's stuff because he is moving out of our house on Mon. He found an apartment and a roommate close to his work! I'll miss having him here -but I don't really see him that often to begin with. But I see him more now than when he moves out! My baby brother is growing up... :( All of us are so grown up now.
Until next time I hope you have many blessed days!!
Dear Lord,
Thank you so much for safe travels for John and I as we went to Texas and back. Thank you for blessing us with amazing family and friends who are willing to have us over for a few days! Lord, I pray for camp that is coming up. I pray that you give me the strength to make it through the week. Lord, I pray for B and I pray he is able to have the energy and health he needs as well. Lord, please heal B and help the doctors with his condition. Like Dr. O said, we're waiting on a miracle Lord and we know you will provide the answers when the time is right. Lord, I pray for each of the kids who are coming to camp. Please start being by their sides now preparing them for camp. Lord, also be with our leaders. As they begin to read the small group material help them hear what You have to say and help them lead through You. Lord, once agian, thank you for the blessing you have given John and I. We are really excited to raise your creation using Your word! We're excited to begin the journey together with you in growing this baby and then raising him/her! Lord you are amazing!! Love you! I pray these things in Jesus' name. Amen.
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