Of my three and a half weeks of track out, this week is my laziest. I have planned close to nothing, and done about the same. A big part of that is the fact that I am so, so sick all the time. For a week now, I've only felt okay when I'm sleeping. I'm really thankful to be tracked out, because I don't know how I would make it if I was working and feeling like this.
I manage to get one or two little things done each day. Yesterday, I cleaned the kitchen and did laundry. Today, I'm going to vacuum and either hang our art or replant my blueberry bushes.
Jared is recovering from his whirlwind weekend in Texas. He enjoyed it and learned a lot, met a lot of people...but he's never worked like this before. All his previous jobs have been commission based, and he never had to put in a 40-hour work week. He did earn overtime for his work this weekend, but that puts him at 40 hours last week, another 30 hours from Friday to Sunday, and 40 hours again this week. He is some kind of tired! He probably needs a lazy week, too.
15 days until we start telling people our news! It's been hard lately, because I really want to moan about how much I'm hurting, but can't.
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Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Sunday, April 22, 2012
More Than Pregnant
I was hoping this blog would be more than a way to keep up with our pregnancy. I did LiveJournal pretty religiously for about five years, and have been missing an outlet, somewhere to journal our lives and thoughts. I want to talk about things like our new house, Jared's new job, our church, things we are learning in our Bible study, etc. So, hopefully I can stick to that and update with more than just pregnancy stuff.
For instance, Jared's been in Texas for a three-day work conference. His company decided he was perfect to send to this annual convention, since he was new. He's gotten to meet a lot of people he'll be doing business with over phone and e-mail. And he's gotten to familiarize himself with the electrical products that ABB sells. He comes home late tonight, and goes right back into the office tomorrow. I know he's probably exhausted, but he seems satisfied, too.
I can't seem to keep pregnancy TOTALLY out of the post, so I'll just say that "morning" sickness has been kicking my butt for the last two days! I feel awful whether I eat or not. I don't seem to have cravings--just lots and lots of aversions. I'm ready to feel better!
For instance, Jared's been in Texas for a three-day work conference. His company decided he was perfect to send to this annual convention, since he was new. He's gotten to meet a lot of people he'll be doing business with over phone and e-mail. And he's gotten to familiarize himself with the electrical products that ABB sells. He comes home late tonight, and goes right back into the office tomorrow. I know he's probably exhausted, but he seems satisfied, too.
I can't seem to keep pregnancy TOTALLY out of the post, so I'll just say that "morning" sickness has been kicking my butt for the last two days! I feel awful whether I eat or not. I don't seem to have cravings--just lots and lots of aversions. I'm ready to feel better!
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Beat Goes On
Yesterday was Jared's first day at his new job. He's enjoying it so far--helpful co-workers, a relaxed atmosphere, etc. We hope this will be a long-term place for him!
My job is going ok, too. Administration and I have spoken about next year's possibilities, so I'll be waiting to see where that goes. My students will have an Easter egg hunt on Thursday--I think we have close to 375 eggs to share amongst the 20 of them. I won't be there, though....I'm taking the day off to travel to Alabama with my family. My mother's side of the family gets together for an Easter reunion every year. It'll be hard to be there around everyone and not say anything about Jellybean.
I have both grandmothers left in this world, but they both have developed dementia. One doesn't know me from a rabbit, the other calls me everything from Bethany to Maribell to trying to order lunch from me. It makes me a little sad that, even if they live long enough to be great-grandmothers (for the sixth time, in one of the cases, the first in the other), that they won't understand or comprehend it, and will not be able to develop a relationship with their great-grandchild.
On the other side of the coin, Jared's grandmother is quick-witted, smart-mouthed, has at least one glass of wine a day and Wednesdays are naked days. Mmhm.
My job is going ok, too. Administration and I have spoken about next year's possibilities, so I'll be waiting to see where that goes. My students will have an Easter egg hunt on Thursday--I think we have close to 375 eggs to share amongst the 20 of them. I won't be there, though....I'm taking the day off to travel to Alabama with my family. My mother's side of the family gets together for an Easter reunion every year. It'll be hard to be there around everyone and not say anything about Jellybean.
I have both grandmothers left in this world, but they both have developed dementia. One doesn't know me from a rabbit, the other calls me everything from Bethany to Maribell to trying to order lunch from me. It makes me a little sad that, even if they live long enough to be great-grandmothers (for the sixth time, in one of the cases, the first in the other), that they won't understand or comprehend it, and will not be able to develop a relationship with their great-grandchild.
On the other side of the coin, Jared's grandmother is quick-witted, smart-mouthed, has at least one glass of wine a day and Wednesdays are naked days. Mmhm.
Monday, March 19, 2012
Praises
Jared got a great offer for the job he has been interviewing for! He called me at work this morning after he got off the phone with them, and I am so proud for him. I've been thanking God every time it comes to mind. God really does take care of us, and I'm so grateful for that. Jared will probably start some time in the next two weeks. This is the first time he has been earning a salary as opposed to commission, and the first time he's been offered benefits. We will probably be able to put my whole paycheck in savings.
As for the puppy we were planning on taking home the last week of April--the breeder called us recently and told us that the mother dog only had two puppies, and they both died after a few days. So, now we are waiting on a summer bunch--maybe bringing one home in the middle of June or so.
And about starting a family--we are still waiting to find out from our first month of official trying. It seems like this is the longest two weeks I've ever gone through.
As for the puppy we were planning on taking home the last week of April--the breeder called us recently and told us that the mother dog only had two puppies, and they both died after a few days. So, now we are waiting on a summer bunch--maybe bringing one home in the middle of June or so.
And about starting a family--we are still waiting to find out from our first month of official trying. It seems like this is the longest two weeks I've ever gone through.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Can we celebrate yet?
The manager of the company Jared has been interviewing for (four interviews now) just called. She said that she wanted to keep in touch with Jared and let him know that they are putting together an offer for him that they will deliver on Monday. I would take this to mean that they want him for the job and, based on what the company said was the salary range, Jared will take their offer in a heartbeat. But it wasn't an offer in itself. So....we want to jump up and down, thank God and wear stupid grins, but don't want to count those chickens before they hatch. So frustrating!
Today was so hard at work. I'm drained, physically and emotionally. It's a mixture of the kiddos having spring fever, two or three particular students who are disrespectful and defiant, and a co-worker or two. We don't track out for another four and a half weeks. I think I might have to take a mental health day to get through.
Today was so hard at work. I'm drained, physically and emotionally. It's a mixture of the kiddos having spring fever, two or three particular students who are disrespectful and defiant, and a co-worker or two. We don't track out for another four and a half weeks. I think I might have to take a mental health day to get through.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
No change....or is there?
Jared had a fourth interview with the company today. Four. Perhaps we'll hear something tomorrow or Thursday. I hope so anyway, because I think we're both getting a little stressed about it.
I went to the gym today and did my regular workout, which I've never had problems with. Today, I felt light-headed three times and the receptionist made me sit down and drink some fruit juice before I could leave. It's never happened before. Of course, the idealist in me wants to say that it's probaby fatigue and shortness of breath caused by pregnancy, but the rest of me doesn't want to be disappointed in a week and a half when we check.
It's so hard to wait for anything, isn't it?
I went to the gym today and did my regular workout, which I've never had problems with. Today, I felt light-headed three times and the receptionist made me sit down and drink some fruit juice before I could leave. It's never happened before. Of course, the idealist in me wants to say that it's probaby fatigue and shortness of breath caused by pregnancy, but the rest of me doesn't want to be disappointed in a week and a half when we check.
It's so hard to wait for anything, isn't it?
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