Well, my surgery is scheduled for this Friday, October 31st. Good thing Logan is too little to know that I won't see him on his first Halloween. :(
I have to be at the hospital at 11am, and surgery is scheduled to begin between 12:30-1pm. It should last about an hour, barring any complications, and recovery is about 3-4 hours. Then I should be on my way home. Nick's parents are taking Logan for the weekend. It will be the longest I've ever gone without him! I am sad already. I am hoping I will either be A. In too much pain to notice, or B. On too many painkillers to notice! Haha.
I'm sure I will be fine, but it is still scary going under the knife. Before having Logan, I had never even been admitted to a hospital! I am not one to be sick or anything, so this is all pretty new to me.
Dad is leaving Monday for Colorado for Amanda's 18th Birthday. I hope they have a great time together. I am so happy that Dad was able to do that. He will take the train both there and back.
I can't believe that my baby sister is turning 18 this year, and that she is graduating from high school in May. It is not possible.. I swear. She is still the five year old in my memories! When did she grow up?? Happy Birthday Kiddo! I love you!
School is going great. I'm really enjoying what I am doing. I am working on getting my A+ certification, the most basic IT certification out there. I also was elected President of the PC User's Club (haha.. it will be a good resume booster), and am doing all of the product requisitions for our Repair Shop, through the college. All of these things are giving me extra experience for the job search.
The only thing that irritates me is that there are a lot of students in my program who don't really care about being here. My classroom is very noisy and disruptive. I try and block it out since I am actually paying my way through school, I don't qualify for financial aid this year.
Hopefully I will continue to move quickly this year, and be able to finish by the end of June. If I can't however, I will be done by next December. Yay! I can't wait until I finish, so I can get a career job. When that happens, if we are not out of the condo by then, we will hopefully be able to at least rent it out and get out of there.
It is getting so tight with all of Logan's stuff, and we are all on each others nerves. Who knows, maybe we will actually be able to sell it when we get it back on the market!
Well, I should get back to my schoolwork.
Don't forget to vote on Tuesday!
-Kristin
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Really Neat Obama Video
Please, remember to vote on November 4th. This election is SO important! I don't care if you vote for Obama or McCain, but please, stand up and be heard.
I am in love with this song!
I really like this song.. it is totally how I feel about Nick. :)
If you were falling, then I would catch you.
You need a light, I'd find a match.
Cause I love the way you say good morning,
and you take me the way I am.
If you are chilly, here take my sweater.
Your head is aching, I'll make it better.
Cause I love the way call me baby,
and you take me the way I am.
I'd buy you Rogaine, when you start losing all your hair.
Sew on patches, to all your tears.
Cause I love you more than I could ever promise,
and you take me the way I am.
You take me the way I am,
You take me the way I am.
Ingrid Michaelson-The Way I Am.
Wonderful song, love the lyrics, and the music too!
If you were falling, then I would catch you.
You need a light, I'd find a match.
Cause I love the way you say good morning,
and you take me the way I am.
If you are chilly, here take my sweater.
Your head is aching, I'll make it better.
Cause I love the way call me baby,
and you take me the way I am.
I'd buy you Rogaine, when you start losing all your hair.
Sew on patches, to all your tears.
Cause I love you more than I could ever promise,
and you take me the way I am.
You take me the way I am,
You take me the way I am.
Ingrid Michaelson-The Way I Am.
Wonderful song, love the lyrics, and the music too!
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Quick Update!
I hope everyone is doing well!
Logan is getting SOO big! I can't believe he is over 3 months old already. Today he is 100 days old! He is growing in leaps and bounds! Last week, he started rolling over. He has only rolled over at Dad's house, so I haven't seen it yet, but I know he can do it. He also started sucking his left thumb this past week! It is the cutest thing! Sometimes he can't quite get just his thumb, so he will suck his index finger and thumb pinched together on his left hand. What a cutie!
We switched his binky to a new kind. The one he got from the hospital was getting too small, and was pretty nasty. Somehow, all his drool got in between the rubber layers and it was getting all green. Disgusting! So he isn't quite sure about his new binky, but I don't think it will take to long to get used to it.
Night before last, we gave him a little rice cereal in his bottle. I was kind of apprehensive to do it at first, since everything I have read says not to do it until he is four months old. However, we just couldn't take the waking every two hours to sleep anymore. So we gave him a little cereal, and he slept from 11:15pm-6am when we had to get up for work/school! WOW! I thought we were on the right track, but last night he was back to waking every two hours. Hmm.
The night before that, I had him sleep in his stroller (it goes completely flat). He woke up a few times to eat, but after he was done, I put him back in it and he would put himself to sleep! It was the first night that he never ended up in our bed!
So we had two big sleeping milestones (might have been flukes...). October 19, 2008: First time without sleeping in our bed for any part of the night, and October 20, 2008: First time sleeping through the night.
I weighed him on our scale the other day, so it isn't completely accurate, but I am guessing he weighs around 14 pounds. We also measured his length, and he is 24 1/2-25 inches long! He is getting so big!
He likes sitting up now, and prefers to do that than lay down. He can also pull himself up pretty well from a laying position to a sitting position using someones hands. He is also showing interest in toys now! He has a cute little giraffe rattle that is super soft that he likes to chew on, and there are a pair of plastic keys that have a little sun "keychain" that plays songs. It is easy for him to push, so he can actually turn it on himself!
As for us, I go in for my surgery consultation this afternoon. Hopefully I will get it scheduled to it happens soon. I can feel the hernia getting larger, and it is pushing out more. I'm trying not to lift too much, but I have a 3 month old, so not lifting anything is impossible. It is also getting quite more painful. Hopefully the surgeon will realize that I need to get this done as soon as possible.
We are also going to be putting the condo back on the market in the next couple of weeks. There are just a couple of things I need to finish up in the bathroom, and we need to keep the place spotless. (Very hard with so much baby stuff around!) Although the market is really crappy, I am really hoping we can get this sold soon. I am so ready to finally have our own place for our family.
Well, I guess that is about it for now, I need to get back to work. I will talk to you all soon.
-Kristin
Logan is getting SOO big! I can't believe he is over 3 months old already. Today he is 100 days old! He is growing in leaps and bounds! Last week, he started rolling over. He has only rolled over at Dad's house, so I haven't seen it yet, but I know he can do it. He also started sucking his left thumb this past week! It is the cutest thing! Sometimes he can't quite get just his thumb, so he will suck his index finger and thumb pinched together on his left hand. What a cutie!
We switched his binky to a new kind. The one he got from the hospital was getting too small, and was pretty nasty. Somehow, all his drool got in between the rubber layers and it was getting all green. Disgusting! So he isn't quite sure about his new binky, but I don't think it will take to long to get used to it.
Night before last, we gave him a little rice cereal in his bottle. I was kind of apprehensive to do it at first, since everything I have read says not to do it until he is four months old. However, we just couldn't take the waking every two hours to sleep anymore. So we gave him a little cereal, and he slept from 11:15pm-6am when we had to get up for work/school! WOW! I thought we were on the right track, but last night he was back to waking every two hours. Hmm.
The night before that, I had him sleep in his stroller (it goes completely flat). He woke up a few times to eat, but after he was done, I put him back in it and he would put himself to sleep! It was the first night that he never ended up in our bed!
So we had two big sleeping milestones (might have been flukes...). October 19, 2008: First time without sleeping in our bed for any part of the night, and October 20, 2008: First time sleeping through the night.
I weighed him on our scale the other day, so it isn't completely accurate, but I am guessing he weighs around 14 pounds. We also measured his length, and he is 24 1/2-25 inches long! He is getting so big!
He likes sitting up now, and prefers to do that than lay down. He can also pull himself up pretty well from a laying position to a sitting position using someones hands. He is also showing interest in toys now! He has a cute little giraffe rattle that is super soft that he likes to chew on, and there are a pair of plastic keys that have a little sun "keychain" that plays songs. It is easy for him to push, so he can actually turn it on himself!
As for us, I go in for my surgery consultation this afternoon. Hopefully I will get it scheduled to it happens soon. I can feel the hernia getting larger, and it is pushing out more. I'm trying not to lift too much, but I have a 3 month old, so not lifting anything is impossible. It is also getting quite more painful. Hopefully the surgeon will realize that I need to get this done as soon as possible.
We are also going to be putting the condo back on the market in the next couple of weeks. There are just a couple of things I need to finish up in the bathroom, and we need to keep the place spotless. (Very hard with so much baby stuff around!) Although the market is really crappy, I am really hoping we can get this sold soon. I am so ready to finally have our own place for our family.
Well, I guess that is about it for now, I need to get back to work. I will talk to you all soon.
-Kristin
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Joe Biden Rally!
Today, I had the pleasure of being able to attend an Obama/Biden rally! Joe Biden came to Cheney Stadium. It was the first time I have ever had a chance to see any political candidates! It was so neat to be watching history in the making. Here are some pictures and videos of my time! I was so lucky, I got to be about 15 feet away from the podium! (Unfortunately there was a miror in front of him so I couldn't see completely well, but it was stil so awesome! I met one of the ladies from BabyCenter there too!
The T-shirt I made:
And I also made Logan an Obama Baby onesie :)
And here are a couple videos!
Please, take the time on November 4th to VOTE! Every vote counts! Stand up and be heard!
The T-shirt I made:
And I also made Logan an Obama Baby onesie :)
And here are a couple videos!
Please, take the time on November 4th to VOTE! Every vote counts! Stand up and be heard!
Friday, October 10, 2008
Logan's First Laugh! And I'm Going To Rule The World!
Logan laughed for the first time tonight, and we got it on video! (Oct 10 2008) Auntie Mo was bouncing him on her bed after a stinky diaper hehe! What a cutie!!!
Logan has started this new thing where he acts like Mr. Smithers from the Simpsons! I am pretty sure he is planning to take over the world. :)
-Kristin
Tagged!
I got this from one of my friends. Go to My Pictures. Find the fourth folder and the fourth file and post it!
Here's mine! This is me reading Logan his first book, Goodnight Moon! He liked it :)
Everyone should do this!
-Kristin
Monday, October 6, 2008
Updates
Logan accidently said Daddy this morning! He and Daddy were talking to each other this morning while I was getting ready for school. All of a sudden, I heard Logan say Daddy! He was just imitating, but it came out clear as day!
My friend's little girl will be laid to rest on Saturday. I wish I could be there, but she is in Hawaii.
I was diagnosed with an umbilical hernia in two places today. I will need surgery to get it repaired. I have an appointment on October 22nd with a general surgeon for a consultation. We will hopefully get it scheduled then. It is outpatient surgery, and I should be home the same day. It will be another 2-4 weeks of recovery. After that, I am going to start exercising! I need to shed these baby pounds!
Sorry this is so short, Logan is sleeping on my left arm, so this is all one-handed typing! I'm talented huh? :)
My friend's little girl will be laid to rest on Saturday. I wish I could be there, but she is in Hawaii.
I was diagnosed with an umbilical hernia in two places today. I will need surgery to get it repaired. I have an appointment on October 22nd with a general surgeon for a consultation. We will hopefully get it scheduled then. It is outpatient surgery, and I should be home the same day. It will be another 2-4 weeks of recovery. After that, I am going to start exercising! I need to shed these baby pounds!
Sorry this is so short, Logan is sleeping on my left arm, so this is all one-handed typing! I'm talented huh? :)
New Videos!
Playing with the play mat from Auntie Mo!
Playing with the play mat from Mommy.. since he loved Auntie Mo's so much!
In his new bouncer! The other one went to Poppa's house.
Logan found his hands!
Logan talking to Mommy!
Friday, October 3, 2008
Remembering Mercedez
Yesterday, I got the sad news from one of my online Mommy buddies, that her darling little girl, Mercedez had passed away. She was three weeks older than Logan. We have been talking, along with a group of other women, since December or so. It's really hitting me hard, and I just can't believe it is happening to her. So if you all could take just one second out of your day to think about Pikake (the mommy), her daughters Ashlyn and Siena, and her angel Mercedez.
Updated: We found out this weekend that little Mercedez died from SIDS. :(
Thursday, October 2, 2008
October
Wow. I can't believe it is October again.
This year has passed by so quickly, there have been so many huge life changes. Looking back at the past year or so, I don't even know how we did it!
Last August, my mom and little sister moved to Colorado. That was really hard seeing them leave, since I had never been more than 10 minutes away from them my whole life!
Last September, I started going back to school. I started at Bates, in the computer networking systems technician program. I was also working six days a week at the Spaghetti Factory. I would be at school all day (7-3) and then work from 4-11ish. Yikes.
In October, we became pregnant! (We just didn't know it yet!)
On November 16, we found out we were going to have a little one! The next week, for Thanksgiving, Nick and I drove with his parents and brother to California. We went to Disneyland (my first time.. and I couldn't do that much since I was pregnant!), and the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose. We stayed with Nick's Aunt Pattie and her family which was awesome :)
December 5th, Nick proposed to me! He left me a scavenger hunt when I got off work, which ended with him being on the roof of our building and proposing to me over the moonlit city. It was better than I ever could have expected!
January 4th we got married. It was a small little affair at the Lakewood courthouse. We had our wedding dinner at Shenanigan's, and then Nick's parents sent us away to Thornewood Castle for the night. I was blessed and got to have my mom and sister out for the wedding, even though I wasn't sure they'd be able to make it.
I also ended up withdrawing from school in January because I was getting so much morning sickness. Half the time I couldn't make it out of bed, and when I would make it to school I would just sit at my desk and try not to throw up. It was awful.
February, we found out that we were expecting a little boy! It only took me a day or two to really get used to that idea!
In March, Jeanene welcomed her first little man, Joey. He was born on the 5th. When I held him, I couldn't believe that soon I would have one of those too!
In April, I turned 21! I had a baby shower that day with my friends so I wouldn't pay attention to the fact that I couldn't drink lol.
In May, I had the family baby shower. It was a lot of fun! I also was able to see my friend Lisa marry her husband Rick.
In June, Jeanene married Chris, and I started going into early labor by the end of the month.
Three weeks later on July 14, we finally welcomed Logan into the world. That was the best day of my life. (Followed closely by our wedding day!)
In August, we were all just adjusting to Logan being around. My mom and sister came out to visit and be here for my grandma's 80th surprise birthday party.
September, I returned to school at Bates. I switched into the information technology specialist program though. It is a little bit more geared for what I would like to do with my life.
Now, it is October again. If I had been asked a year ago if this is where I saw myself being, I would have said HECK NO! But I am so glad that this is the way life has turned out. I am so lucky to have the man that I do in Nick, and doubly as lucky to have the beautiful son that I do. I love them both so much.
Thanks guys :)
This year has passed by so quickly, there have been so many huge life changes. Looking back at the past year or so, I don't even know how we did it!
Last August, my mom and little sister moved to Colorado. That was really hard seeing them leave, since I had never been more than 10 minutes away from them my whole life!
Last September, I started going back to school. I started at Bates, in the computer networking systems technician program. I was also working six days a week at the Spaghetti Factory. I would be at school all day (7-3) and then work from 4-11ish. Yikes.
In October, we became pregnant! (We just didn't know it yet!)
On November 16, we found out we were going to have a little one! The next week, for Thanksgiving, Nick and I drove with his parents and brother to California. We went to Disneyland (my first time.. and I couldn't do that much since I was pregnant!), and the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose. We stayed with Nick's Aunt Pattie and her family which was awesome :)
December 5th, Nick proposed to me! He left me a scavenger hunt when I got off work, which ended with him being on the roof of our building and proposing to me over the moonlit city. It was better than I ever could have expected!
January 4th we got married. It was a small little affair at the Lakewood courthouse. We had our wedding dinner at Shenanigan's, and then Nick's parents sent us away to Thornewood Castle for the night. I was blessed and got to have my mom and sister out for the wedding, even though I wasn't sure they'd be able to make it.
I also ended up withdrawing from school in January because I was getting so much morning sickness. Half the time I couldn't make it out of bed, and when I would make it to school I would just sit at my desk and try not to throw up. It was awful.
February, we found out that we were expecting a little boy! It only took me a day or two to really get used to that idea!
In March, Jeanene welcomed her first little man, Joey. He was born on the 5th. When I held him, I couldn't believe that soon I would have one of those too!
In April, I turned 21! I had a baby shower that day with my friends so I wouldn't pay attention to the fact that I couldn't drink lol.
In May, I had the family baby shower. It was a lot of fun! I also was able to see my friend Lisa marry her husband Rick.
In June, Jeanene married Chris, and I started going into early labor by the end of the month.
Three weeks later on July 14, we finally welcomed Logan into the world. That was the best day of my life. (Followed closely by our wedding day!)
In August, we were all just adjusting to Logan being around. My mom and sister came out to visit and be here for my grandma's 80th surprise birthday party.
September, I returned to school at Bates. I switched into the information technology specialist program though. It is a little bit more geared for what I would like to do with my life.
Now, it is October again. If I had been asked a year ago if this is where I saw myself being, I would have said HECK NO! But I am so glad that this is the way life has turned out. I am so lucky to have the man that I do in Nick, and doubly as lucky to have the beautiful son that I do. I love them both so much.
Thanks guys :)
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