Obviously I've been slacking in the blog department. Lately I've been reading a lot (baby books and my favorite series from Patricia Cornwell) so when I'm not checking my email I'm chatting with the folks or reading so I can get a few books read before my little girl arrives.
Being back with the family has been great and I'm happy to report that things, for the most part have gone smoothly with the transition. My son has had a few days where I feel like I want to pull my hair out as he resists every diapering and clothing change attempt...and for a couple days naps and bedtime. However, yesterday was a great day with a happy boy. I also learned that putting bandaids on booboos can be a bit upsetting once the bandaids are on. Poor little guy got a scratch on top of each foot after playing outside pushing his train and truck on the porch. So, I got some nifty Cars bandaids and ointment to put on them and looking at the bandaid was good, but once that darn thing got stuck on his foot all hell broke loose. I ended up going through 4 bandaids on the first day and giving up since they came off shortly after application. Then I realized the beauty of socks. Throw some bandaids on, put on some socks (which a lot of resistance from said child) and turn on tv for a short time to get him distracted from pulling off socks and thus bandaids. Luckily it worked the last couple days. Here's hoping the little spots on his feet are nearly healed today. It wouldn't be such a big deal if he didn't want to go outside everyday. It's so hard to resist a cute littl guy asking to go "out" when he runs up to you with his tiny little shoes. On the flip side, a really big deal happened yesterday...and if you don't have kids or haven't attempted to potty train this may seem dull, but to a potty training parent it's a big deal. My little guy peed AND pooped in his potty! Finally! I still have quite a few regular diapers to go through as well as pullups, but I'm hesitant to start really hammering the potty routine since I know he's probably going to regress due to the big change of having a baby sister in a matter of a month. Guess we'll see how it goes.
So far the little one in my belly has been doing great and my next appointment is Tuesday so I'm excited to see how I'm progressing. I have to say I'm soooo ready for her to get here, but sooo not ready for the lack of sleep. Well, my little guy just woke up...time to go!
Friday, May 24, 2013
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Getting settled
I've finally gotten my bags unpacked and I'm getting settled. I've got one doctors appointment done and will hopefully have my next OBGYN apt in a week or two. I have a sewing class tonight, which I'm pretty excited about as I have my mother-in-laws fancy sewing machine, which I have little idea how to do most things on it. So, after having it shipped to Hawaii, Missouri, Tennessee, and Ohio I'm finally going to learn to use it and all it's features. I've been sewing simple things with a basic stitch and I sew things by hand, but now I can finally sew things the way they should be and learn to make my own clothes! This is something I've wanted to do for ages!
Moving with the complications of military life is always interesting, but this time I had my family to help. The pets did great as did my son, but I have to say traveling at 32 weeks pregnant is not exactly the most fun thing to do! Not only do you have the huge belly, you have the need to find a restroom every hour, and that sweet little being inside you is pushing it's foot out and making you rather uncomfortable, while also punching you in your hip. All and all we were able to make it with only two stops, so that was good.
Now that we've all settled in, it's time to do some garage sale shopping this weekend, get my hair cut, and perhaps sell some of my garage sale stuff!
Moving with the complications of military life is always interesting, but this time I had my family to help. The pets did great as did my son, but I have to say traveling at 32 weeks pregnant is not exactly the most fun thing to do! Not only do you have the huge belly, you have the need to find a restroom every hour, and that sweet little being inside you is pushing it's foot out and making you rather uncomfortable, while also punching you in your hip. All and all we were able to make it with only two stops, so that was good.
Now that we've all settled in, it's time to do some garage sale shopping this weekend, get my hair cut, and perhaps sell some of my garage sale stuff!
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Ear infections...seriously?!?!
Well, I'm nearing 30 and haven't had an ear infection since I was probably less than 12 years old. I was prone to swimmers ear at a young age, but only had a few minor irritations through the years until I got to college then I started having issues with my left ear which I think have more to do with a jaw/joint issue than inner ear problem. Anyway, last week I got sick...actually the weekend before that, so I've officially had congestion, a cough, and an ear ache all within the week and a half that's passed. This is also the most notable reason for my lack of posts.
It all started out with a little sore throat, no biggie, then it became a cough, which progressively got worse. After the cough it turned into congestion, then a head cold, and finally after a night of a lot of pain a full blown ear infection for which they gave me 4 kinds of meds at the doctors appointment I promptly made the following morning. I'm not one to take medication unless I have to and I have decided that the acetaminophen isn't essential so I'll save that for a rainy day and the ear drops seem to just make my ear feel more clogged (I still think I have an issue with my ear drum and putting liquids in the ear just seems to make things worse). So, I have antiboitics and Claritin. I feel ok during the day, but mornings and nights are rough. I mean, I still feel like crap during the day, but the congestion and pressure in the ear is the worst before and after bed. After a couple days of medicine I'm hoping that I can kick this sickness' butt since my family arrives tomorrow. Thank God my little guy didn't get all the crap that I have. That would have been a week from hell! I do know that I am not up to par and thus have been slacking in the lets play this and that category. The tv has helped me get through the days as my little one likes to watch a few cartoons
While I'm usually pretty adamant about not plopping him down in front of the tv, this week has left me with little energy and occasionally patience, so Henry Hugglemonster, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, and Sid the Science Kid...thank you.
I have managed to find some time to do some cleaning be it night or day I have gotten most of my cleaning done and the dogs have all been bathed; which is a feat in itself considering it usually kills my back to do both Brits, let alone all three dogs.
This week has also brought along some interesting events. It rained like a mother over the weekend and flooded my back yard. Luckily I didn't have any water close to my house since we have a rather long back yard. My son also decided he doesn't like to wear pants and has demonstrated his great capability to undress himself on numerous occasions. I'm not just talking about taking off his pants though, oh no, he's decided he also needs to run around with no diaper on for at least one time everyday. It might be when he wakes up in the morning, after a nap, or even while I'm cooking, but he has shown that he's fully capable of taking off anything on the bottom half of his body. Now if only he would sit on the toilet instead of just play with the toilet seat I bought him. We will be trying potty training at grandma and grandpa's, but I think I'm going to have to suck it up and buy a little potty since the toilets at their house are a bit higher and he'd never get up onto them with the stool he has. Anyway, let the potty training begin! And let the ear ache STOP! Come on body, you got this...you have the power to kick it's ass!
It all started out with a little sore throat, no biggie, then it became a cough, which progressively got worse. After the cough it turned into congestion, then a head cold, and finally after a night of a lot of pain a full blown ear infection for which they gave me 4 kinds of meds at the doctors appointment I promptly made the following morning. I'm not one to take medication unless I have to and I have decided that the acetaminophen isn't essential so I'll save that for a rainy day and the ear drops seem to just make my ear feel more clogged (I still think I have an issue with my ear drum and putting liquids in the ear just seems to make things worse). So, I have antiboitics and Claritin. I feel ok during the day, but mornings and nights are rough. I mean, I still feel like crap during the day, but the congestion and pressure in the ear is the worst before and after bed. After a couple days of medicine I'm hoping that I can kick this sickness' butt since my family arrives tomorrow. Thank God my little guy didn't get all the crap that I have. That would have been a week from hell! I do know that I am not up to par and thus have been slacking in the lets play this and that category. The tv has helped me get through the days as my little one likes to watch a few cartoons
While I'm usually pretty adamant about not plopping him down in front of the tv, this week has left me with little energy and occasionally patience, so Henry Hugglemonster, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, and Sid the Science Kid...thank you.
I have managed to find some time to do some cleaning be it night or day I have gotten most of my cleaning done and the dogs have all been bathed; which is a feat in itself considering it usually kills my back to do both Brits, let alone all three dogs.
This week has also brought along some interesting events. It rained like a mother over the weekend and flooded my back yard. Luckily I didn't have any water close to my house since we have a rather long back yard. My son also decided he doesn't like to wear pants and has demonstrated his great capability to undress himself on numerous occasions. I'm not just talking about taking off his pants though, oh no, he's decided he also needs to run around with no diaper on for at least one time everyday. It might be when he wakes up in the morning, after a nap, or even while I'm cooking, but he has shown that he's fully capable of taking off anything on the bottom half of his body. Now if only he would sit on the toilet instead of just play with the toilet seat I bought him. We will be trying potty training at grandma and grandpa's, but I think I'm going to have to suck it up and buy a little potty since the toilets at their house are a bit higher and he'd never get up onto them with the stool he has. Anyway, let the potty training begin! And let the ear ache STOP! Come on body, you got this...you have the power to kick it's ass!
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