Tuesday, October 30, 2012

The White Halloween

So... why am I at work?  I'm not really sure. Everyone else has to school, and "I'll work from home" but I don't have work to do at work, so how would I bring it home. Shoulda stayed in bed.

It snowed. Weird. Since it only "dusted" twice, maybe last year for the whole winter. And here we are, October, and it's snowing. And sticking. Enough to cancel school. Except not really that bad cause they cancel school for all kinds of stuff. And I was such a pessimist about it snowing. There's no way, it won't last thru til morning, it will melt if it even happens. Nope. Still going strong when we left for work at 9am. I hope this is a preview of the rest of the season. Chris just stopped working last week, and how nice if in the next few weeks he's back at it, just plowing snow, instead of cutting grass. None of this no work for 4 months junk. Please ! It'd be such a blessing. I'd love to ya know, save money, since ya know, we're having a new person to feed, clothe, keep warm, have toys and all the cute stuff babies need, or don't need. So fingers crossed people.

And more happy notes. So, we have the smallest one bedroom ever, right? We've been in this small old one bedroom for... 2 years and 3 months. That's the longest I've lived anywhere since the house in NJ I lived in for 5 years. I was 17. Let that sink in. I'm 26. 10 years. So I'm dying. Seriously. A little part of me is dying in this dinky apartment. It's cheap. That's about it. I want white walls, a dishwasher, washer and dryer, even just the hook up for it. I'll go find my own W/D just let me have the hook up ! Well, since the thought of having an addition in May, I've been pushing more than normal to find something and get Chris on the wagon to find a two bedroom. He's fine, honestly, staying in our teeny tiny apartment until we leave NEXT May. Right... only if you want be to go on a shooting spree. Just the two of us barely fit in that dang apartment, let alone another human and all the things babies require. So... I will be moving out, with or without Chris. But hopefully with him. So here's my happy miracle. My coworker from my first job at Marshall is incredible and has a house she just bought in E. Pea Ridge (basically anyone with the last name Perry lives there so it's a good area for family) and it's a 2 bedroom yellow easter house that she's not really going to use. Just needs the address. So it's going to be empty. For a long time. And she thought of us. Cause she's amazing. So she offered it to me and said we can talk it over, look it over, etc etc and see what we think. I'm like LETS DO THIS since I NEED two bedrooms. And this would make it happen. And it satisfies Chris' desire to still have a ridiculously cheap 2 bedroom since she said we can just pay her the same rent we've been paying. Cause any money is better than no money she'd get if no one was there. Oh word? I'm pretty excited. We went and looked at it last week, but only the outside. Someone lives there. It was weird. So I can't wait to see inside. And decide. That's our only hesitation, which I don't even know if its a deal breaker. As long as its not dying inside I guess... Whatever. I'm excited. So so so EXCITED. I was seriously in tears when I got off the phone. This helps in more ways than Paula would ever know ! So if you read this Paula, YOU ARE AWESOME !

So happy day ! I probably should let her know we're interested. I haven't talked to her since last week... Eh, maybe she'll see this :]

 What else. We had this awesome "Fall Ball" last week at church. It was awesome. I wish I had been more involved but I was dying. It turned out so awesome and so much fun. Here, have some pictures!


I love these !

It was fun. And now, my weekly baby update !

How far along? 12 weeks 
Total weight gain: I don't think any. Angel's scale is actually less than the doctors. So... 0? -3?
Maternity clothes? not yet. But stretchy pants are sounding nice. These jeans today are a little tight
Stretch marks? nothing new
Sleep: I love sleep. I sleep well. Until I wake up and have to pee. 
Best moment this week: Denae commenting on my new assets ;]
Miss Anything? Sushi. It's everywhere. And not being nauseous
Movement: nope
Food cravings: i hate cravings, cause i get what I want, and its not as good as i want it to be !
Anything making you queasy or sick: same strong smells. especially when my tummy is empty. 
Gender: still saying girl
Labor Signs: no way. this question should disappear. its scary
Symptoms: throwing up every now and then, starting to go away. now its constant headaches. 
Belly Button in or out? in
Wedding rings on or off? On still
Happy or Moody most of the time: frustrated. 
Looking forward to: seeing and hearing my baby in two days at our first ultrasound !!


Oh, and I just want a second to gloat, and not to diminish anyone else's pregnancy woes, cause I've had it pretty easy and I don't deny that. But come see me if you've ever had to do mouse surgery while pregnant. In the 1st trimester, before you're morning sickness goes away. :p It was horrible. But I did it. And hopefully next time, my tummy will be more stable so I don't run to the bathroom in between. #pregnancywin

Friday, October 26, 2012

Happy Friday

Nothing really new. There never is though, is there? Just bored (and that's not new!) so I thought I'd update a little update. You know, for all my avid readers in Russia, China, Germany.. where else? I love it. Even if they are just googling stuff and accidentally wind up on my page without even looking. Makes me happy when I get to see my stats.

Made it thru week 2 at the new job. Still love it. Still kinda slow. We had contamination today. Sad. Bye bye yucky cells. That's pretty much been the highlight of the week. The main girl I work with kind has a crazy spazzy side. Not fun to see. It's a little unreasonable. But whatever. As long as she never yells at me that way, we'll be good ! I think I'm figuring out that everyone is leaving. Katie (who's been here for 5 years) is getting married in June and her fiancee lives in Indiana. Probably won't keep doing the whole long distance thing once they're married. So she'll be gone. Brent (the other "full time" kinda guy) is trying to get into med school. So he'll leave asap. And then there's me. The new kid. Who's going to be gone for two months from May-July. Uh... anyone else see a problem if people are jumping ship? Is this lab going to be run by undergrads ! Ah ! Oh goodness. I won't worry about it because... I can't do anything about it. Definitely not coming to work earlier than I have to from maternity leave. I don't even want to work so.. yeah. Just my fun puzzle piecing I did today of everyone's plans. Joy :]

I still haven't told my co-workers I'm having a baby. I kind of think my boss Piyali would have told Katie since they're bffs, but... she's never said anything. And I almost said something at lunch today (we went out to lunch today! as a group, together!) but it just seems weird to tell people. So I'm thinking when I say I have a dr's appt next week, and come back the next day with pictures of a baby (<3) maybe they'll get it. That's more fun. Less than a week til I get to see my beautiful little Peaches !

And I stole this from Sammys blog post for today. I used to kill my notes feed on myspace with these things. The longer the better. This one's pretty short. But it was fun to read hers so maybe mine will be too ! (Who am I kidding.. fun? psh!)

A. Age: 26. yuck.
B. Bed size: Queen :]
C. Chore that you hate: Right now, dishes. With a firey passion.
D. Dogs: our cute little princess Daisy
E. Essential start to your day: No alarm. Or pepsi.
F. Favorite color: Orange
G. Game: Hold to the Rod. Or my new fave, Dicecapades. 
H. Height: 5’3'' ish
I. Ideal Day: Sleeping in, spending time with Chris, maybe a little travel, shopping, food. 
J. Job title: Research Technician
K. Kids: 1ish sorta. She'll be here May. Or he...
L. Lives: WVa
M. Movie: Hm.. favorite ever! That's rough. Right now... Just Go With It or What to Expect 
N. Nicknames: n/a One day I'll have one. Like Mert.
O. Overnight hospital stays: Don't think so... I will in May !
P. Pet peeves: Attitudes, excuses, empty toilet paper rolls and people repeating "good morning" to a crowd when the response "wasn't good enough."Get over yourself.
Q. Quote from a movie:  “In vain have I struggled. It will not do. My feelings will not be repressed. You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you." Good old Mr Darcy <3
R. Right or left handed: Righty
S. Siblings: Two younger bros
U. University: No more school for me ! Workin' at Marshall tho...
V. Vegetable you hate: Um... ocra. Blah
W. What makes you run late: Oversleeping. All. The .Time.
X. X-Rays you’ve had: Just on my teeth. 
Y. Yummy food that you make: All my food is yummy. 
Z. Zoo animal: Hippos !

Yay me. And wasting time. I had a rough time picking a movie quote. That killed. I kept going to books. I'm a geek !

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Trying to stay busy !


So there's kind of been a lot going on. I think this is the first week that I don't have something every night, even though I have a lot I need to be doing. It's just nice to have a blank week on my calendar. I've started week #2 at the new job. I forget if I posted anything about it before. I didn't really have anything to say yet, so probably not. So far, I love it. I will hopefully keep loving it. It's kind of slow right now, which I guess is good, since being the new guy in a fast paced environment is exhausting. And I'm already exhausted. Mostly we're finishing edits for a paper to submit. So I get down time, to update my blog :] and get to help edit the paper. Which I do really love because it gives me such a good background into the research this lab does. Otherwise it takes forever to play catch up. But the people I love. We have normal conversations about normal things. I love it. They're all pretty cool kids. And some of the students are new (-ish) so I don't feel so far behind. Yay new jobs!  On the downside, last Friday they took our employee parking lot. Evil Marshall people. So we're all crammed into half of the student lot. Which is full. All the time. Yay for walking forever from Stadium. It's really not far. It's like a 5 minute walk. And its nice for now while the weather's nice. But when it gets cold, and snowy and gross... I won't be so chipper.

Chris is almost done working. I know I shouldn't be too excited about this, but he's been so busy between local grass stuff, and the 7-11 jobs he got for his dad that make him work sun up to sun down. It's such good money though, so I'm really honest-to-goodness not complaining. But it will be nice when him and I can actually spend time together, and I don't know, go on a date since he won't have to be up at 630 the next morning. We only have a few more months of this ! I gotta take advantage of us time !

On the baby front, not much going on. Still back and forth feeling great and then feeling really not great. It's so sucky. But into week 11, I'm hoping it all disappears in a few weeks. Hello 2nd trimester! So weird... I can't even think straight about that. I still haven't "felt" pregnant, besides the exhaustion, random nausea and sickness, oh and missing that monthly reminder. But really, I don't feel different, minus my crazy moods (according to Chris) and emotional and SO forgetful! Ah ! I used to be a genius! So it will be nice when next Thursday I get to see my little Peaches (finally!) and hear that wonderful heart beating (finally!). Oh it will be a good day.

How far along? 11 weeks 2 days Total weight gain: No clue. I don't like scales in my house :pMaternity clothes? Nope, but pretty syched for the box thats coming my way (hopefully! love you lorien!)Stretch marks? not any new ones :pSleep: Its my favorite part of the day. I'm learning to power thru the exhaustionBest moment this week: people telling me I'm glowing. I don't feel like I'm glowing haha or that pregnancy does me good, or something like that. Its a nice compliment that exhaustion and sickness look good lolMiss Anything? Being able to eat whatever I want without wanting to gagMovement: Nothing still Food cravings: thought I wanted McD's fries last night. Yuck!Anything making you queasy or sick: Still strong smells. Or people talking about gross things. Or thinking of gross things. Gender: More people saying girl !Labor Signs: I'd die :'[Symptoms: Background nausea, every few days actually getting sick, and I've added Activia to my diet if that is discreet enough... :DBelly Button in or out? In !Wedding rings on or off? OnHappy or Moody most of the time: Both haha I feel mostly happy thoLooking forward to: the 2nd trimester and no more sickness !

Monday, October 15, 2012

I guess I have to...

Well, it's about time for an update. I've been wanting to update for WEEKS but I couldn't share any of the things that I wanted to share. So nothing else seemed important enough to update. That's a lie. There was definitely important things. But I just didn't want to.

So yes, it's official. I am pregnant. AH ! Crazy I know. Now for the long drawn out story.

I took my first pregnancy test on my birthday, Sept 14. I planned it just in case I was pregnant, what a nice little present to me. Well it came out positive so I wrapped it up and gave Chris a present on my birthday too. He was confused, but thrilled when he opened it. He was sad I didn't tell him I wanted to take a test. Oh well. I didn't want to get his hopes up if I wasn't and all that.

So then start the long grueling process of having a secret that we can't say. I called my Dr to get an appt asap, cause I wanted (for some reason) more confirmation than being 5 weeks late and 2 positive tests. Well they weren't going to be able to get me in until Oct 8. WHAT ! Three weeks ! AH ! Fine...  So we were dying. Eventually (accidentally) told our dear friend Mert that we were pregnant. She's not technically family so we didn't tell one family before another. But it was nice to finally tell someone. We only lasted a week. Go us.

Then a week before the appt, we had this whole idea on how we were going to tell families, send stuff to utah, extended family. Let's start now so we can have it done by next week. I got a call, your doctor has moved his practice so your appt next week still stands but pick a new doctor. I don't want a new doctor. I like my doctor. Lets proceed to track him down. Have to strategically call my mother in law who's bffs with my doctors nurse (whom I love as well!) and say I have to find them for a check up. Girl stuff. No questions asked. Finally find the new doctors office. Call them, lets get an appt, hopefully it won't be another 3 weeks cause we'll die. "How about tomorrow...?" Uh are you serious?! Uh yes, I'd love to be there tomorrow. That was Oct 3. FINALLY. Got my 3rd positive test. No ultrasound :[ No heartbeat. But blood work. And lots of peeing. Especially when I accidentally trigger the automatic sink and it sprays in my urine sample. COOL. Long story. Another day. So it's official. Made all these decisions. Weird. Next appt Nov 1. And it's definitely an ultrasound visit. YAY ! And Chris will be at this one. I made sure to schedule it around his classes. He wasn't at the first appt, so it would have been sad to hear the heartbeat without him, or get an ultrasound without him. I want him there. That's the point of having a dad. Duh.

So 24hrs later we get to tell people. Rush home to make three pictures frames that would have had an ultrasound picture, but now will have the positive tests (sorry:p) and cute grandparent quotes. These were for our parents. And then we made little cards to send out to aunts, uncles, grandma's & grandpa's. Our bases are covered. My dad cried. It was awesome. He had no idea. Greatest moment. He's even bought stuff already. He's so excited. I love it ! Mark thought it was a joke. His birthday was Oct 4 so we gave him his thing for his bday present. Angel didn't really get what it was cause she was busy taking pictures. It was an exciting moment. Such relief to finally tell people. Then began the waiting for my mom to get hers which about killed me more than waiting to tell people. How do I ask if she got anything. She'd call me right away, right? What if it gets lost? Why didn't I get tracking !? Oh well. As long as I can keep people off facebook until Utah gets their stuff, we're ok. And then I caved one day, finally text her. She didn't get anything yet. It's like Wendesday by this time. Maybe even Thursday and I sent it out the previous Friday. AH! Then 20 mins later she calls :] She said she turned red when she opened it. And was shaking so bad. She said she wasn't crying. But my mom cries all the time. And she was pacing. Im glad she's excited :] I'm sad everyone's so far away. This is her first child have her first grandchild. I'm making a great great grandpa, great grandparents, and grandparents. 5 generations. I'm so excited.

So now everyone knows. Pretty much. I think there are still a few cards straggling in. Hopefully they won't get their feelings hurt from Facebook. Sorry! Blame USPS!
Announcements !


So here's the card we used to announce to non-parents. I'm not sure why its looking squished. Imagine it more rectangle.

10 weeks!


And then a belly pic that McKae requested. I promise the "bump" you're seeing is me being fat. Yay for gaining weight since being married. And I just ate. Sorta. But, hopefully we get better at taking pics and there's better lighting and angle and all that. But yay.

 And then cause I'm crazy and I like stealing ideas, I found the cutest blog on pinterest and she did this about every week. So I'm going to try. So be warned. ~Sunday/Monday time this will be posted. Feel free to skip it. I'm not offended!

How far along? 10 weeks
Total weight gain: 0 so far !
Maternity clothes? not yet ! But i'm pretty excited for comfy stretchy stuff
Stretch marks? not any new ones :p
Sleep: I can never get enough. I can sleep for 14hours and wake up and be exhausted and need naps. Its horrible !
Best moment this week:
Finally being able to just tell people. Kind of makes it real. Especially all the love I got at church yesterday once I unleashed Angel :]
Miss Anything? Not being tired and not being sick. AND SUSHI ! AH !
Movement: Nope :/
Food cravings: Nothing. Food.. is food.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Super strong smells. Like the roast in the crock pot for hours yesterday. Nope !
Gender: No clue ! Chris wants girl. Mark & Tracy say girl !

Labor Signs: heck no!
Symptoms: Nausea, and actually getting sick now :/ Lovely
Belly Button in or out? In !
Wedding rings on or off? On unless I just forget them cause I do that
Happy or Moody most of the time: Hopefully I'm happy. Ask Chris. Or don't. Better yet.
Looking forward to: Ultra sound in 2 weeks! Ah !


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