Blogland is starting to frustrate me. I've tried and tried to comment on blogs, even my own, and I'm continuously being told my profile doesn't have clearance to do that, or something to that effect. Any suggestions???
Well, I'm still working on the whole fun of weight loss...yippee. Since the 13th, I've lost about 10 lbs. It hasn't been easy, I've been working out A LOT, sort of doing the c25k program (you can find it here) and using our elliptical. I need to update the upbeat music in my mp3 player, it's pretty old and pretty nonexistant as far as keeping it up goes. Maybe that's what I'll do today to finish off naptime. I'm also following a blog about starting a workout routine and keeping it going.
I'm also starting a new job on Monday. I'll be temping at a company in Fairfield (about 45 minutes from my house) and getting some more clerical experience to add to my resumee. I'm hoping to have a permanent job before the little man's birthday in October, but let's be honest, the job market isn't that great right now. For anybody.
Tomorrow Baby Dorothy will be 4 whole weeks old!! She's doing well, can still fit some newborn clothes, and is growing and eating well. She's up to 4 oz at each feeding and it sounds like she is sleeping pretty well for a 4 week old. Of course, she's still GORGEOUS, I asked if all that dark hair was changing color or getting thinner, her mama said it's getting a tiny bit lighter but is still very thick. Looks and sounds like they're loving their new little family.
And it seems that's all I have for now. Hope everyone has a great weekend!
8.25.2011
8.18.2011
Yep, it's official...
I had my first "what happened to the baby?" conversation the other day and I've been thinking about it ever since. Chuckling. It went something like this:
Hey, I thought you had 3?
HECK NO!!!
Oh, well then...
Yeah, the third pregnancy was a surrogacy.
(significant silence) Meaning what?
Meaning I grew a baby for other people.
Oh. Wow. Are you friends with them? (HA!One of my favorite questions!)
Well, I am now. Wasn't before I met them as prospective IPs.
Oh. Well, that's nice of you.
It was a very interesting conversation, with a man in my small town who's son I went to school with. Very interesting, indeed. And I thought it was all over town! And today while walking a bit uptown a lady gave me a funny look when she asked where the baby was and I said Kentucky...I love those reactions! I just let her puzzle on it though. Why ruin my fun? I don't see her very often anyway. Aren't I mean??? Hehe!
Not that people asking about Dorothy and her parents bothers me or annoys me (most of the time), but really, do you think I grew them a baby because I DON'T like them??? And do you think they'd entrust me with doing that for them and NOT somewhat get to know me and have fairly constant contact with me for something like 9ish months?? HA!! I'd be ALL OVER some chick if she was doing it for me!! Heck, I'd probably try to get her to move to my town so I could be on top of her 24/7! People entertain me. I love it!
Hey, I thought you had 3?
HECK NO!!!
Oh, well then...
Yeah, the third pregnancy was a surrogacy.
(significant silence) Meaning what?
Meaning I grew a baby for other people.
Oh. Wow. Are you friends with them? (HA!One of my favorite questions!)
Well, I am now. Wasn't before I met them as prospective IPs.
Oh. Well, that's nice of you.
It was a very interesting conversation, with a man in my small town who's son I went to school with. Very interesting, indeed. And I thought it was all over town! And today while walking a bit uptown a lady gave me a funny look when she asked where the baby was and I said Kentucky...I love those reactions! I just let her puzzle on it though. Why ruin my fun? I don't see her very often anyway. Aren't I mean??? Hehe!
Not that people asking about Dorothy and her parents bothers me or annoys me (most of the time), but really, do you think I grew them a baby because I DON'T like them??? And do you think they'd entrust me with doing that for them and NOT somewhat get to know me and have fairly constant contact with me for something like 9ish months?? HA!! I'd be ALL OVER some chick if she was doing it for me!! Heck, I'd probably try to get her to move to my town so I could be on top of her 24/7! People entertain me. I love it!
8.17.2011
Attempting to lose weight...I think I'd rather just give birth again!
Yes, losing baby weight has always been hard for me. I'm sure there are a few of you out there who have the same problem. I'm REALLY good at gaining weight! I don't eat as healthy as I should, and I'm not all that fond of fresh fruits and veggies (unless they're fried or sauteed in tons of butter), so obviously that's a bit of an issue. I've been walking quite a bit, using the elliptical we have in our basement, and I just started the c25k program last week. It's an 8 or 9 week program called couch to 5K. You're supposed to be able to go from a sedentary lifestyle (my lifestyle) to running a 5K at the end...it's a pretty neat FREE program with FREE podcasts of music, the idea is walk, jog, walk, jog, etc. for 30 mins. The podcasts have a notification to tell you when to switch and you're supposed to match your steps to the beat of the music. Not a bad plan. I did it last night on the track at the school and was thrilled to discover that you're jogging maybe 1/4 of the way around the track at a time. Not bad. And I managed to jog all of the bits I was supposed to jog on with the exception of the last 5 minutes. Each week you download a new podcast track with new music on it, and you're supposed to do it 3 times that week. I think I'll probably end up doing the first week twice, because I am too much of a fatty to do all the jogging I'm supposed to do, and I don't want to continue on until I master this track. I'm very determined this time to lose as much of the weight as I can before Christmas. I'll be able to think about another surrogacy in February, and I'd like to be able to pass most of the clinic's BMI qualifications. Anyway, this is probably what this blog is going to consist of for the next while, weight loss. Because it's important to surrogacy #2.
Baby Dorothy is doing very well, her mama and daddy have been quite busy loving on her and caring for her. She seems to be growing well and her doctor says she is gaining weight nicely. At her 2 week checkup she had gained an entire pound!! And of course, she's still gorgeous. But would I really expect any less??
I'm also on the job hunt. Let's just say the weight loss is going better than the job hunt. :S I despise job hunting. I've filled out a TON of applications, but I've gotten 2 rejection letters and a lot of no replys thus far. UGH. Keep your fingers crossed for me on both the job and the weight loss. And that I'll be able to continue working out and losing weight after I find a job. I know that's going to be a challenge.
Baby Dorothy is doing very well, her mama and daddy have been quite busy loving on her and caring for her. She seems to be growing well and her doctor says she is gaining weight nicely. At her 2 week checkup she had gained an entire pound!! And of course, she's still gorgeous. But would I really expect any less??
I'm also on the job hunt. Let's just say the weight loss is going better than the job hunt. :S I despise job hunting. I've filled out a TON of applications, but I've gotten 2 rejection letters and a lot of no replys thus far. UGH. Keep your fingers crossed for me on both the job and the weight loss. And that I'll be able to continue working out and losing weight after I find a job. I know that's going to be a challenge.
8.06.2011
She's a whole week old!!!
Yes, that's right, Baby Dorothy is a whole week old! She had her first checkup with the doctor on Thursday and they said she looks great and seems to be perfectly healthy. I think she looks pretty perfect. Don't you?
I'm doing pretty well, physically I feel mostly recouperated and emotionally I'm no worse than either of my previous deliveries. The hormones are still a litte out of whack and I've freaked out on the boys a couple times this week, but that's not too out of the norm ;) they like to push my buttons.
I was hoping to get some stuff accomplished this week, and I did get 1 thing nearly done. I have been working on making a quilt for our bed. The one we received as a wedding present from my aunt (yes, 8 years ago!) is finally getting close to it's last days. It will soon be moved to my trunk so it can be our picnic/in case of emergencies/outdoor blanket. I washed it today and I believe it's pretty much on it's last leg. :( Here's what I have so far:
And I'm excited to add a border or 2 to it, then quilt and bind it. I'm hoping I have that done by Christmas. I have several crafty things I'd like to make for friends and famiy for Christmas, so I hope I get them all done in time!
I'll update on baby Dorothy and the quilt (hopefully!) soon!
I'm doing pretty well, physically I feel mostly recouperated and emotionally I'm no worse than either of my previous deliveries. The hormones are still a litte out of whack and I've freaked out on the boys a couple times this week, but that's not too out of the norm ;) they like to push my buttons.
I was hoping to get some stuff accomplished this week, and I did get 1 thing nearly done. I have been working on making a quilt for our bed. The one we received as a wedding present from my aunt (yes, 8 years ago!) is finally getting close to it's last days. It will soon be moved to my trunk so it can be our picnic/in case of emergencies/outdoor blanket. I washed it today and I believe it's pretty much on it's last leg. :( Here's what I have so far:
And I'm excited to add a border or 2 to it, then quilt and bind it. I'm hoping I have that done by Christmas. I have several crafty things I'd like to make for friends and famiy for Christmas, so I hope I get them all done in time!
I'll update on baby Dorothy and the quilt (hopefully!) soon!
8.02.2011
The Aftermath
Today is Tuesday, Baby Dorothy was born on Friday. I can't believe how GREAT I feel!! **WARNING: TMI!!! STOP READING IF YOU DON'T WANT TO HEAR IT!**
The bleeding has slowed significantly, I'm only going to the bathroom a few times a day now (back to normal!) because I don't feel the need to spray myself with the dermoplast every 2 hours ;) (that stuff is AMAZING!!! HEAVEN IN A CAN!!), and my body isn't as stiff and sore as it was. I'm still not back to 100% yet, and I don't think I'll be riding my bike until next spring, but I think I'll be able to carry my toddler OVER the baby gate by the end of the week.
Another fun development: my milk decided to try coming in overnight last night. Woke up this morning with damp spots on my shirt and sore breasts. Not fun. Especially when I tried to put on my bra this morning and what used to be a full-coverage situation is now a "shoot, am I going to fall out of this one today?" situation. BUT, hopefully this will only last a few days and then it will go away.
Baby Dorothy is doing well, Emily was asking me yesterday about giving her more formula per feeding, since she gets fussy about a half hour after feedings and it's not diaper or gas or anything else. It's so fantastic to still be included in her life, and I'm more than happy to throw my thoughts out there for her. (not that they're necessarily right, but they're there LOL) All of her grandparents have met her now, I believe. She has 1 set that lives several hours away from them, so they weren't 100% sure when they were going to see her as his health is a bit questionable at the moment, but I imagine it won't be too much longer if they haven't met her yet.
It is time for me to head to the pharmacy, I get to go pick up more dermoplast (yes, we still have a good relationship with each other!!) and grab a few minor groceries, then I get to go sign the FINAL bit of legal paperwork I have to do for this surrogacy. Can't believe in a few short hours it will literally all be DONE!! Emily and Henry will still have some legal stuff to do on their part, but once I sign papers today, I'll have NO connection (legally) to the baby!! Hope everyone has a fantastic day!!
The bleeding has slowed significantly, I'm only going to the bathroom a few times a day now (back to normal!) because I don't feel the need to spray myself with the dermoplast every 2 hours ;) (that stuff is AMAZING!!! HEAVEN IN A CAN!!), and my body isn't as stiff and sore as it was. I'm still not back to 100% yet, and I don't think I'll be riding my bike until next spring, but I think I'll be able to carry my toddler OVER the baby gate by the end of the week.
Another fun development: my milk decided to try coming in overnight last night. Woke up this morning with damp spots on my shirt and sore breasts. Not fun. Especially when I tried to put on my bra this morning and what used to be a full-coverage situation is now a "shoot, am I going to fall out of this one today?" situation. BUT, hopefully this will only last a few days and then it will go away.
Baby Dorothy is doing well, Emily was asking me yesterday about giving her more formula per feeding, since she gets fussy about a half hour after feedings and it's not diaper or gas or anything else. It's so fantastic to still be included in her life, and I'm more than happy to throw my thoughts out there for her. (not that they're necessarily right, but they're there LOL) All of her grandparents have met her now, I believe. She has 1 set that lives several hours away from them, so they weren't 100% sure when they were going to see her as his health is a bit questionable at the moment, but I imagine it won't be too much longer if they haven't met her yet.
It is time for me to head to the pharmacy, I get to go pick up more dermoplast (yes, we still have a good relationship with each other!!) and grab a few minor groceries, then I get to go sign the FINAL bit of legal paperwork I have to do for this surrogacy. Can't believe in a few short hours it will literally all be DONE!! Emily and Henry will still have some legal stuff to do on their part, but once I sign papers today, I'll have NO connection (legally) to the baby!! Hope everyone has a fantastic day!!
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