Living Life as Jayden's Mommy….

Well my dr. appt revealed I have a bladder infection. It is nothing to be too concerned about and I got medication to clear it up in 7 days so that is a good thing. I got an ultrasound because I have a fibroid and my Mom and me both wanted to make sure we had a Jayden and not an Ashlynne. So the nurse gave me 2 shots of his “wee wee”. Let’s just say his Daddy would be proud of it! So then the doc told me that I would have to go to her every 2 weeks. They found another had bump and they think it is another fibroid yet it does not show all of the symptoms. I was getting the baby’s size checked but didn’t get exact measurements for my scrapbook page. But I think I saw on my chart that he weighs 2.5 pounds… I think that is a bit much so I will have to ask and make sure next time. I did record my ultrasound and during it… she focused on his face and we could make out his eyes, nose and mouth. He looked squinty as he had his feet up by his head. He did not like us peering into his world and just turned his head the other way. It was cute! Next time I go, I will have my sugar checked and then  after that I will get my 3-D ultrasound (31 weeks). I am currently 27 weeks and still plan to carry to term- 40 weeks! I am also a whopping 122.2 pounds- the most ever! People have been so nice… saying I am showing a little… I am thinking, “Are you blind???” But hey it could be worse.. I could be huge to myself AND others… so I will remain grateful. My next appt. is March 27, 2009 at 3:00 p.m.

I am excited about my upcoming showers- it is always fun to be the center of attention… and I love cake. My work shower is scheduled for April 8th and the other shower for everyone else is scheduled for May 2nd. If you need more info on either just contact me. I am registered at Wal-Mart and Target!

Change is good…. lol… ok I said that to say that once again I have changed baby themes. I have picked blues for the baby gear and I think we are going to stick to some sort of sports theme for the baby room.

Sneak Peak:

Ok so once again, I am open for thoughts. I am pretty sure this will be the final choice. It is a little pricey but I am thinking blue is better than teal and I am not a total brown person.

Things are good at work. AL is gearing up for hiring new principals so hopefully soon they will also begin looking for teachers. I am keeping my fingers crossed and prayers going up. Please pray that God places me where he wants me to be but that he makes a way for my family in the meantime! 

This is a FANTASTIC movie. I watched it with my hubby the other night. It was highly recommended by some of my friends, Mrs. T and others, but it is one that everyone should have in their collection right there with the Tyler Perry and T.D. Jakes’ movies.

Anyways, the gist of the movie… well I won’t share but one of the infamous quotes paraphrased is… just because something is fireproof does not mean that a fire will not come to it, it just means that something can withstand the fire. That is how marriages should be. We all take vows for better or for worse so when the fire comes, we have to be ready to stand.

I saw T.D. Jakes’ movie, Not Easily Broken, too! It was great. There was a part that showed what can happen when you allow others into your life, namely the opposite sex too. Needless to say I think it was a wake-up call for a few people. You can’t be a married man and make “new” single female friends… especially those who tend to be lonely and need someone to lean on. It is funny but I think women do have those guys in their lives that are in the “friend” zone and then when we get a “boyfriend” we put them on hold until the guy is gone or worse when we get married we forget all about them!  Anyways, it too is an excellent movie that can be appreciated across the races. Yes, it is a movie with a lot of black people but there are some white people in it and the concepts go for all of us. There was some important points about allowing your parents in your marriage too! I am glad I don’t have to deal with that drama but so many others do….

Hubby drove me to Mobile for the weekend so I decided to treat him and Jayden. Hubby took me to Olive Garden and I treated him to dinner and a drink. I had a virgin daiquiri and it was excellent. We had a wonderful waitress who shared that she has SIX kids already who are in school and one on the way. She said she was not too happy but that she had thought about having  another one. She did not mention a husband and we saw no ring. It was kind of sad. I told her that I was happy about being pregnant now but this is #1. She told us that it takes a special person to have a lot of children. I told her she was right and it was not me and I knew that. I will be adding her to my prayer list. Anyways so after Olive Garden we ran back to the house to rest and THEN we headed to the mall. I searched for some deals but was not overexcited about anything so I bought Jayden a onesie from GAP and then 2 onesies from Children’s Place. His Daddy wanted the one that said “My Daddy is a Superhero” and then I got one for next Valentine’s Day that says “Little Heartbreaker”… too cute. I will post some pics soon. Then we headed to the movies to see “Madea Goes to Jail”… it too was excellent and one that I recommend. The theater was packed BUT it was sooo funny and had a great story line. Madea does not take stuff from anyone and that showed in this movie just like the others…  it was worth the $18… yep- that is what I said the night movie was $9.00 each. I almost lost dinner but I just paid. It is amazing that we are in a recession. You could not tell at the theater though. Everyone had popcorn and drinks! I told hubby that we ate 1st to save the $. I am glad that we are blessed enough that we don’t have to do without right now and that we are able to save more than many people make in a month!

So we are thankful this weekend. We were able to spend time together and just look forward to living together again with our baby. I did clean some this weekend because 1100+ square feet can become overwhelming! I did little stuff. I cleaned the shower, put up clothes and cleaned the bedroom, got the kitchen straightened up, and got the coffee tables in the living room straight. He can clean up the rest of the stuff. He is a good hubby and I really am blessed. He is so patient with my mood swings and all… yeah I know it may be a shock but I can be pretty darn mean!

Well I hope to do better blogging this week. Hubby took some pics of me in my pajamas so I will post those as well as Jayden’s clothes thus far… too cute!!!

Have a great evening all!

It is scary to think where I might be without a great family, husband and friends.

To think, I was trying to take a nap this evening. (crazy, right????!!!!) Anyways 2 friends called me today to check on me and update me on them. It was so nice especially being that it is not the weekend! I am blessed.

It is sad that both friends mentioned work and I just didn’t have a whole lot to say. I am in ”God’s waiting room” so it is difficult to answer about the doctor visit, ya know? I enjoy teaching. I have one class that exerts soooo much energy from me. We get off topic a lot but the kids are very open about their opinions and just funny. We get through our lessons (not sure how always) but after that class I am beat. I am itching for a change. Although I know what I have and don’t know what I will get, I think I still want something different especially if it is in my new home town. I would like to be near hubby if possible. I think that is healthy for a marriage… lol… It is really hard to complain when soooo many people do not have jobs period and are struggling all together with the job market. So, I am thankful that I have a good position, I received a small raise and I have heard that we are trying for another raise of a small percentage.

I am a child of God, therefore I am blessed. I can knock on God’s door anytime. He knows the desires of my heart. He can and will fix it all. I have to remain strong and know that I am in a safe place. I would rather be in God’s waiting room versus the path of Satan too!

OK short blog tonight. I am going to pray for all the bereaved families tonight who may be joining me in that waiting room.