I'm Still Alive.....Barely

So I don't have to tell you mother's out there how tiring it is taking care of a newborn all day. I think I am functioning on an average of 5 hours of sleep a night, leaving little time for blogging. But, I thought I at least owe you all some pictures. BTW - he is 10lbs now and doing really well (except for the stomach bug he picked up that has him very fussy the last few days).

Daddy and son are having some quality time.....

I wish I could sleep this good.....

I like sleeping in mommy and daddy's bed.....

He's Here

We are both doing well, thanks everyone for the congrats and well wishes, they are much appreciated.

Smokin Out

Some of you may have heard about the fires in North Florida, and yes, they are fairly close to us. Here's the view from outside of my house today.

The Alachua County Health Department has issued a warning asking all people with medical issues to stay indoors. I guess that probably includes me, and that's not a problem since I'm still not working - but I AM BORED!!!!!!!!

I did finally hear back from the great job; they decided to hire someone else. I can't decide if it was because I'm pregnant, or the HR lady thought I would be bored, or what. They did say they would keep my application on file (yea, that's always nice thanks /sarcasm). Oh well. It's probably not the best time to be starting a new job anyway I guess.

Every thing is still going good - we have between 5 and 8 weeks left. WOO HOO. I am SOOOOOOOOO tired of being pregnant. I told the husband he may just have to knock me out if he wants another one....LOL.

TTFN

A Note to all Husbands

If your wife is nice enough to wash your laundry (or just does it cause she is home all day and has nothing else to do), return the favor by turning your own socks right side out so she doesn't have to stick her hand into the icky sticky sweatiness and make her gag while she is carrying your child.

That is all.

Is It Good News, or Bad News?

So now that I'm over my frustration I can tell you all about my doctor's visit today. So my appointment was at 11:30. Guess what time I actually got to see the doctor? 2 F'n thirty!!!!
He was already behind schedule when I got there at 20 after 11, so I had to wait until about 12:15 before they took me back. Then I sat in the room for about 10 mintues before they came in and told me he had to leave for an emergency C-section and to please come back at 1. Ok, well that's fine, if he has an emergency, what else can I do right? So I went and had lunch and came back at 1. Then sat there for another hour before they took me back again. Where I sat for another 1/2 hour before the doctor even came in the room. AAARRRGGGG! Just very frustrating. Good thing I don't have a job right now.

Anywho - he said I DON'T have diabetes, which is good, but that I'm "glucose intolerant." I've never heard that before. They want to send me to some teaching thing, that I guess teaches you how to eat properly so I don't get diabetes. Go figure. Can't they just tell me to avoid sugary substances and be done with it? Why do I have to go to a class? Whatever. As long as I don't have to pay for it I guess it's okay.

TTFN

I Have Only One Thing To Say.......

WOO HOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Testing.....

So I went for my three hour glucose screening yesterday, boy that was fun! They stuck me four times people. I look like I've been shooting up or something. They also told me my doctor ordered some kind of test that can supposedly look back three months to see if your sugar levels have been elevated. I don't know how the heck they do that, but whatever.

And now the moment you've all been waiting for.....

This is me all fat and pregnant. You can blame the blurry part on my husband, he doesn't take very good pictures apparently. BTW - I hate the damn orange rug. As soon as I find a replacement that sucker is going in the bonfire.

TTFN

Job and Baby Update

So I had my interview this morning - they said they've never seen anyone score so high on the Excel and Access tests. Kind of makes me wonder what kind of people they've been hiring.....This is definitely on the right track for me though cause it's a large company with all the perks and benefits. So I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

Doctor called today to tell me my glucose levels came back elevated, so they are sending me for a three hour glucose screening tomorrow. What fun. I get to get poked by a needle four times in one day and spend my whole morning reading a book in the waiting room at the lab. They said if they are still elevated after three hours (the first test was only an hour) then they will be concerned. This will be interesting. I hope they don't come back elevated cause I can just see my husband now - he will be trying to monitor everything I put in my mouth. WOO HOO.

TTFN

News

So I got an email today from one of the good companies I applied at telling me if I was still interested in the position to call them tomorrow to set up an interview. Yea!!!

It seems we can't get the trashy exes out of our lives for good. My husband got a call today from the Lake City Child Services Department requesting he give testimony against his ex - apparently her ex husband is seeking full custody of her son (good for him) and told them he could testify to her trashy behavior. Hmmmmm.....not sure if I like this scenario or not considering she is the type of person to attempt some kind of revenge against us. I guess we'll see what happens.

TTFN

OK.....This is wrong on SO many levels.....

Your Celebrity Boob Twin:

Anna Nicole Smith

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Painting is fun!

When you don't have to (or can't) do it.......















Here's my hot sexy husband painting....isn't he cute y'all???


















Here's after both colors are on and the walls are done.





Can't wait for bro-in-law to move out so I can start putting everything else up. There's going to be a white chair rail over the line where the colors change and I have little wooden painted bugs to glue to it. Hopefully tomorrow I'll feel like taking pictures of the quilt I'm making that inspired the bug theme.

In other news, I'm now going for checkups every two weeks, and doctor says everything is great. He'll be here before we know it. I just hope I have time to get his room all done the way I want it before then. Everybody cross your fingers!

TTFN

Umemployment Update

So I just got a notice in the mail stating I AM eligible for benefits from my employer prior to the crap job. It didn't say anything about the crap job though so I guess I have to call and ask about that. But at least I get something! I always knew they would come through for me anyway, they didn't want me to leave in the first place. God I miss that job....

TTFN

The Return of the Computer Genius

Ok, so you all can feel free to call me a genius whenever you wish. I have returned from hot processor land, thermal paste is applied and computer is still running. WOO HOO.

In other news, I did find two interesting jobs and apply for them yesterday, just waiting to see if I hear anything from either of them. Still waiting to find out if I get unemployment or not. Got my fingers and toes crossed on that one.

Everything else is good, unfortunately now that I'm home all day (and bored out of my mind), I really don't have much to tell. I did however, manage to banish all the dust bunnies that were hiding behind and under furniture yesterday and wash every possible thing I could so now the house is really clean. I also discovered that our local library is pretty much useless. If any of you have ever seen a smaller library I will be shocked - I think it used to be a house. The good news is, I can have books from other (larger) libraries sent there for me to pick up, so at least I won't be too bored. I did already read "The Invisible Man," (I can't believe how short it was) and still have "The Catcher in the Rye" to go before I look again. If any of you have read any good classics and have suggestions for me, let me know.

TTFN

Next Dilemma Down

Well it seems I have a resolution to my job problems....they fired me this morning. While I can tell you I don't appreciate nor like being fired, I am glad I don't have to go back to that hell hole any more. I filed my unemployment application just now, so we'll see what happens I guess.

In happier news, I get to see my Aunt Tammi this weekend even if her reason for visiting is not so happy.

Baby is healthy so far, I think I hit 26 weeks now and get to go for my gestational diabetes test soon. No blood pressure problems or anything yet (which is a miracle considering my stress lately).

Wish me luck in finding a good job this time (if you want to that is...LOL)

TTFN

Two Dilemma's Down.....

So I think I figured out my computer problem, thanks Bitterroot for all your help!

As for the second dilemma - I finally get to watch American Idol without rabbit ears! YEA!!!!

We had direct tv, which was great, but they didn't offer local channels in our area, so we were using an antenna. Let me tell you, that SUCKS! I wanted to switch to Dish Network, but when I found out they cancelled Court TV (as Aunt Tammi can attest) that lost them my business. So the other day my phone company called trying to sell me a long distance package (which I don't need or want). After I told them no, they asked if I've heard of Dish Network. My response? Oh yea, we don't like them 'cause they dropped Court TV. Well apparently I'm not the only one who feels that way 'cause they brought it back. So we signed up - they offer local channels AND a free DVR (which Direct TV wanted me to pay $100 for). WOO HOO! I can not tell you guys how happy I am! Now if I can just find another job.....

TTFN

Computer Geeks Arise

Not sure if anyone who reads knows anything about computers or not, but - I've been looking into additional cooling options for my machine - my processor seems to run a little hot and I've heard about "water cooling." What I want to know is, is this something external or internal, how does it work, etc.

Anybody know anything?

I Have a Confession to Make

First off, the internet/phone are now working at my house.

Secondly - I HATE MY JOB. Well, not really the job, just the ass hat b(*&& that's supposedly training me. I think she decided the first time I called her on yelling at me for something she never told me in the first place; that she didn't like me, and has acted like it ever since. I'm not really sure what her problem is other than that. She has not been a good trainer at all, and I get rude responses when ever I ask questions; yet she wants to know why I don't ask her questions!!?? I am getting really tired of being treated like I'm stupid because she forgets to tell me things and then it's my fault when I do them wrong. I know I can do this job without any problem (with the proper training of course).

If I wasn't halfway through my pregnancy with virtually no chance of getting hired somewhere else because of it, I would quit right this second. As it stands, I don't know if I'll make it here until the baby is born. I have NO IDEA what to do about it either.

Internet Woes

Seems the lovely power company cut our phone lines with trimming tree branches away from their power lines, so I have no phone and no internet. Right now the only posting you'll see is when the nazi next to me (at work) is not watching. I'll update when I'm back.

TTFN

The Top Two Reasons Why You Should Be Jealous of Me......

Because I have these and you don't. A gift from The Drunken One himself. Don't you wish you had some? They make beer taste really good from what I've heard.

Because I have this and you don't (or maybe you don't anyway, at least not this exact one). Hubby brought this home for me a couple weeks ago. Unfortunately Dr's orders say I'm not allowed to fire a weapon whilst in the family way so I haven't been able to test fire it yet, but he assures me I will love it. Hey, it's small enough to fit in my purse if I want and it's a 9mm. I think I already love it.

TTFN

Everybody Get Out Their Violins....

First off I have to apologize for the severe lack of posting/reading around here. I promise, I have a ton of excuses....

I will try really hard not to forget about you anymore I promise.

Just thought I'd give everyone an update. I'm Sick. Again. I can't take anything. Again. I'm miserable. Again. This is just not going well for me at all. I don't know what else to say.

On the upside, American Idol and Survivor have both started up again, so that gives me something to torture the husband and bro-in-law with. I think they both hate me...LOL.

I do have some pics to post that may make several of you jealous. I'll try to remember to do that when I get home if I don't pass out from exhaustion first.

TTFN