I'm sending out a huge congratulations to my good friend S and her husband J. They are the proud parents of a bouncing baby girl, SaraBeth. SaraBeth came into this world today after many years of TTC and the frustration, heartache, and all the other things that go with it.
The only sobering thing about this wonderful day is that SaraBeth was born a singleton though she was conceived as a twin. Don't get me wrong, her parents are so grateful to have her. I know this because S and I talked about this just the day before yesterday. It just seems a little sad that her brother/sister did not make it this far.
Anyway, I would be remiss in mentioning that I'm super excited for another friend of mine. She also has had a long hard TTC road and I'm hoping that the path she is on will be taking a turn for a brighter future very very soon. Can't wait to see her chart tomorrow! I've got it all crossed for you my fellow oldster!!!
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Lunch Conversation
Today was a good day. I only had to work half a day so I picked up DH and we went for lunch together, and then did a little shopping. We haven't had a meal out like that for a long time - where it was just the two of us.
While we were waiting for our food we were talking about this that and the other thing - mostly about a potential trip to DLand in December with my sister, BIL and nephew. Somehow we got on the subject of another child and DH made a comment that he didn't think we'd have another one. Excuse me?! I didn't know he was feeling like that. I thought I was the one who was pessimistic about getting pg again. Every other time we talk about it he's always been more optimistic than that.
So this time it was me that had to say "We'll see what happens" and all the other trite things people say but never really mean. I know that time is running out on us. I hate feeling hopeless about this.
While we were waiting for our food we were talking about this that and the other thing - mostly about a potential trip to DLand in December with my sister, BIL and nephew. Somehow we got on the subject of another child and DH made a comment that he didn't think we'd have another one. Excuse me?! I didn't know he was feeling like that. I thought I was the one who was pessimistic about getting pg again. Every other time we talk about it he's always been more optimistic than that.
So this time it was me that had to say "We'll see what happens" and all the other trite things people say but never really mean. I know that time is running out on us. I hate feeling hopeless about this.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
He's Normal!
So today I had lunch with a co-worker who's DD is about 6 weeks older than DS. As we were talking, I asked if her DD was as chatty as my DS. She looked at me and said "OMG, yes!" The more we talked the more comfortable I began to feel that he really is normal. Whew!
Oh, and right now he's playing with his LeapFrog letters on the fridge. It's annoying but adorable!
Oh, and right now he's playing with his LeapFrog letters on the fridge. It's annoying but adorable!
Saturday, September 08, 2007
Where's the Off Switch?!
OK, don't get me wrong. I love my DS with all my heart and I'm glad that his verbal skills have improved so much lately. But OMG, please, someone tell me how on earth do I turn this kid's talking switch off?!
I'm not kidding! The kid will repeat the same thing at least twice after he's told me the first time. And if I don't answer each time he'll repeat it again.
I'm sure this is due to being in day care and having to compete with up to 20 other kids for the teacher's attention but man alive! It's wearing me out!
Other than that, though, his verbal skills have hit an entirely new level lately. He's having complete conversations with us now, some of which are initiated by him. Yesterday, for instance. He likes to have a snack in the car on the way to day care so he asked if he could have some grapes. I said yes and fixed him a little bowl to take with us. After we'd gotten on the road I realized we'd left the grapes at home. He looked a me and said "Let's turn around and go back and get them." After surpressing a laugh I told him we were running late and couldn't go back. He said "That's ok, I'll eat them when I get home." Then he proceeded to move on to the topic of "what's that out my window".
Each morning now we pass by one of the local high schools. Their football "stadium" is right on school grounds and we can see it from the road as we pass. DS calls it the football high school and insists he can go there because he's a bigger boy now. LOL! I told him he needs to be a little bigger before he can go to the football high school.
I'm not kidding! The kid will repeat the same thing at least twice after he's told me the first time. And if I don't answer each time he'll repeat it again.
I'm sure this is due to being in day care and having to compete with up to 20 other kids for the teacher's attention but man alive! It's wearing me out!
Other than that, though, his verbal skills have hit an entirely new level lately. He's having complete conversations with us now, some of which are initiated by him. Yesterday, for instance. He likes to have a snack in the car on the way to day care so he asked if he could have some grapes. I said yes and fixed him a little bowl to take with us. After we'd gotten on the road I realized we'd left the grapes at home. He looked a me and said "Let's turn around and go back and get them." After surpressing a laugh I told him we were running late and couldn't go back. He said "That's ok, I'll eat them when I get home." Then he proceeded to move on to the topic of "what's that out my window".
Each morning now we pass by one of the local high schools. Their football "stadium" is right on school grounds and we can see it from the road as we pass. DS calls it the football high school and insists he can go there because he's a bigger boy now. LOL! I told him he needs to be a little bigger before he can go to the football high school.
Wednesday, September 05, 2007
Deja Vu All Over Again
So, we've moved and begun to settle into a "normal" routine as a family. It's a little hard right now because my mom is still here helping. And she's been a HUGE help, though she doesn't always see it that way.
DS is missing my dad and step mother something awful. He was asking for them last night. I promised him he could talk to them on the phone tonight after school.
DH has gone back to work. Nothing has changed out there. Guess that's a good thing.
I have started working again, at the same place I was before, only doing something different. It's a little frustrating because I don't have access to all the information I need to start really working. Hopefully by the end of the week.
Someone asked yesterday if I was glad to be back. The answer is yes! Even though it's 110 degrees, muggy as hell and I'm so tired. I'm glad to be back.
DS is missing my dad and step mother something awful. He was asking for them last night. I promised him he could talk to them on the phone tonight after school.
DH has gone back to work. Nothing has changed out there. Guess that's a good thing.
I have started working again, at the same place I was before, only doing something different. It's a little frustrating because I don't have access to all the information I need to start really working. Hopefully by the end of the week.
Someone asked yesterday if I was glad to be back. The answer is yes! Even though it's 110 degrees, muggy as hell and I'm so tired. I'm glad to be back.
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