This and That

For once, I don't have much to say which is probably due in part to the fact that I don't sleep anymore. The past two nights I've woken up at 1am because I'm hungry and can't get comfortable. It's taking its toll on me and I have so many of these nights ahead of me! What I wouldn't give for a good swig of NyQuil at this point and 2 days worth of sleep. But, life is too busy for that right now. Today I am working until 6pm at a school fair. Tomorrow I took the day off because the carpet is getting laid back down in the guest room and we have a nursery to finish. Then Saturday is the big day.....my baby shower!! I am so excited to see everyone and see the fun things Preston gets. I'm also excited that I'm having a "Girls' Night" with my mom, aunt and cousin at a local hotel! Maybe the hotel room will aide me in getting some much needed sleep!

The Big One!

I was going to blog yesterday, but was having fun with Rob so it didn't happen. But, for you NASCAR fans out there you know what I'm referring to. A few years ago I could guarantee you would NEVER find a blog written by me in regards to NASCAR. Now I go to the early church service just to make sure I make it home in time for the race or we arrange our Saturday night plans to be home for it. Needless to say, I was not disappointed with yesterday's race. In fact, it's gotta be the best one I've seen to date! It was so intense that Rob and I were sitting on the edge of our seats, yelling at the TV. Usually I fall asleep at the start of the race and get a good hour of sleep in before I get into the race. Yesterday with the first Big One happening at Lap 7 I didn't know whether to chance a nap or not. My body gave in to sleep but luckily I didn't miss anything. I know what to watch for now and am learning more about strategy every week so I get to enjoy it like I never thought I would. I thought for sure Edwards was going to take the checkered flag so imagine my surprise (and apparently the rest of the USA's since that's all the media can talk about today) when Edwards flew in the air and flipped right before the finish line?? Being the classy guy he is, I thought it was great that he actually ran across the finish line. No matter who you root for (I personally like Stewart) you can't help but love that action packed race! In fact, after the race, I told Rob that I really want to go to Talladega next Spring. He has already called his parents to ask if they could watch Preston so we could go. Hopefully they won't change the track by then...or ever... so I can watch racing in true NASCAR style!

It Happened!!

I couldn't be happier! I went to bed at 9:30 and slept until 5:30 this morning. It seemed like a small miracle that I slept for 8 hours. When I rolled over to look at the clock and saw it was my weekday wake-up time I was ecstatic! Then, before all of the wrecks in NASCAR, I took a one hour nap. It all seems too good to be true! Now I'm addicted and just want more. It's so intense that it's taking over my craving for chocolate. (At least this way I won't gain a lot of weight like last month) Hopefully tonight I will be able to fulfill that craving with another 8 hours of sleep. What a way to live!!!

Sun Isn't Out but the Snow is

It's 10 til 5...AM that is! This is one part of the pregnancy I don't really care for, not being able to sleep but being tired all the time. I tossed and turned most of the night then decided to stop fighting it. I got up and decided to eat a bowl of cereal while I play on the computer. When putting the dogs out, I noticed we got a layer of snow sometime during the night. You could've fooled me because it was HOT in the house. Finally, during one of my bathroom breaks, I turned the thermostat way down (Since Rob isn't here I didn't have to worry about freezing him out) in hopes of being more comfortable.
I guess I'll try to go back to sleep for a couple hours. I have to take my car to the mechanic and a friend is picking me up to hang out for a few hours. Between my errands and trying to get more done in the nursery, hopefully I will sleep better tonight! I'm bound and determined to know what it feels like to get a decent night's sleep before the baby comes.

Make the Noise Stop!

Last night we had one of our infamous VC wind storms. That means the trees blow, the sand/dirt hits the windows and I don't get much sleep. Rob had been called out of town yesterday (so sad!) so when he is not home I usually leave the bedroom door open for the dogs to roam as they please. Well, last night between the wind, Holly snoring in the doorway and Roxy whimpering under the bed because of doggy nightmares I felt like I was part of a 3 ring circus. Finally, I got up for my nightly "potty break" and put earplugs in. So, from midnight on, I slept like a baby (no pun intended because the little one did very little sleeping last night!). Luckily, Holly and Roxy woke me up, wrestling, when my alarm went off this morning or I would still be sleeping!

Biggest Loser

Much to Rob's dismay, one of my guilty pleasures is watching "Biggest Loser". When it first aired, I balked at the concept of watching overweight people lose weight with personal trainers and nutritional coaches. However, I soon feel victim to the show like millions of others.
When I got pregnant I challenged Rob to see who would gain more weight in 9 (really it's 10) months. At first I thought I had him beat hands down. But, as we are going into the home stretch his stomach is getting flatter while mine continues to expand. We were talking about it last night and he assured me that mine is supposed to grow because it has a baby growing in it. But, I informed him that he was supposed to gain the "sympathy" weight with me. I keep trying to make him lunches every day to fatten him up but he has been declining lately. I think it's all just a ploy to not be the Biggest Gainer!! I guess it's safe to say that I'll win this one.......

A Word Not in my Vocabulary

If I wasn't so incredibly tired I would walk downstairs, get the Websters dictionary and give you the face value definition of the word "sleep". But, just thinking about that makes me tired. Plus, I know it's a word that is no longer in my vocabulary for awhile. Last night Preston (aka Thumper) was kicking me so hard I looked like a Sci Fi character, where the alien takes over the person's body. Rob had his hand on my stomach but there was no need for that because my stomach looked like a wave machine with all of Preston's movements. Don't get me wrong, I love to feel our son because it means he's healthy and I feel like we're bonding. It's just that the house hadn't cooled down yet, Rob was watching TV because he was in too much pain to sleep and Preston was moving. All this meaning that sleep was not going to come easily. So, I fell asleep sometime between 10 and 11 only to wake up again around midnight for my bathroom break. Then I woke up again around 3:15am and was pretty much awake after that. It wouldn't be so bad, except I'm not on Spring Break anymore. It's back to reality. So, sleep or no sleep, I get to be "on" with a class full of 6th graders today. Sleep???? What does that word mean again???? I'll get back to you with the meaning come Fall or Winter, once it's back in my vocabulary!

Work in Progress

We have officially started decorating the nursery. I put the crib together while Rob was in MS, Rob ordered the horse border we will use on the walls and I started painting. Every time I get home and there is a box on the porch I get excited because it's another thing for the nursery. We just need to buy some pictures and finish putting it all together. Then I will be posting the final product pics...hopefully in the next couple weeks! I hurt pretty bad after doing stuff like this and I have a feeling that Preston will be making his debut earlier than expected so I'd rather get everything done sooner rather than later.

A "ME" Day

My Spring Break started in Sacramento, where I got to see a lot of friends. Wednesday Rob had the day off so we were together. With the exception of yesterday, when I was being an overdramatic Mrs. Cranky Pants, I didn't have much time to just do my own thing. So, I took today for that day. I woke up at 5am, did laundry, went back to sleep for 45 minutes then left the house at 9am. So, begins my productive, yet somewhat relaxing day! I went to water aerobics because that's the only exercising I'm permitted to do these days. This class was actually boring, though, compared to the class I took earlier in the week. No singing and rather boring old ladies. From there I grabbed a huge burrito for lunch and then ran some errands.After my errands I was treated to a pre-natal massage. (I say this because I forgot it was scheduled and pre-paid). I was so tired from not sleeping much last night that I think I fell asleep during the massage. I got home to find that most of the crib bedding had been delivered. So, I put it in the crib and started painting the walls. But, it looks too much like baby poop (Rob agreed but said since I want a brown tone anything will probably look that way...so true!) so I think I'll try a lighter color tomorrow. I had the best of intentions of planting my new flowers but lost the motivation after getting cleaned up and starting into my People magazine. I was busy but it was all enjoyable things. A great way to end my last day of Spring Break.....back to reality on Monday!

Sleeping In?

My plan was to sleep in on my last official day off, but my body had a different idea I guess. Actually, I didn't get much sleep last night as it was. Between the moon shining ever so brightly into our room, Rob snoring a tad bit and me getting leg cramps in my right calf I didn't get much sleep at all. I'm at the awkward phase where I can't really get comfortable and any time I wake up to readjust myself Preston thinks it's "play time" and starts kicking me. Then, I lay there mesmerized by his movements and struggle to go back to sleep. So, instead of fighting it, I thought I'd take advantage of it. I got on our registry to see what people have bought for Preston already (one of my new favorite things to do!). I also decided to start a load of laundry since I can't use a lot of water between 7:30 and 9:30am. (Something to add to my to-do list before Preston is born....change the rejuvenation times again!). I guess now that the sun will be up in a half hour I will try to go back to sleep. The dogs are wound up, thinking it's time to go outside. So, hopefully between them, the washing machine and the sunrise I will be able to get some shut eye on my last day of Spring Break!

Back to Real Life...kinda!

Rob and I are back into the swing of things here I guess. He had the day off due to a baby appt and a dentist appt so it was nice to spend time together. We got caught up on each other's trip home. Because of being together, I didn't do too much around the house. I had planned to maybe get some things done in the nursery and outside but it was snowing off and on all day so I was a couch potato. (Walt, I took a pic of the snow since I know you like snow pics. So, be looking for it on here one of these days soon.)
The baby appt went ok. I was shocked beyond belief to find out how much weight I had gained since the last appt!! I guess eating out for the past week and devouring Easter candy did not do me any favors. My doctor didn't seem concerned but I made a vow to cut out the junk food (although I did have a little "pity party" after my appt and eat more Easter candy today...oops!). I also had to be tested for gestational diabetes, which is a common test. I might've screwed it up though because my pity party took place a couple hours before the test. Once again...oops! I see a pattern with eating candy and baby stuff so maybe I should stop cold turkey.
I uploaded pics from my time in Sacto so you can enjoy them on this post. I got to eat a lot of good food, go shopping for Preston, do water aerobics with my mom (Don't let the old ladies and singing fool you. That was quite a workout!), start a book by my favorite author and take lots of naps! It was fun catching up with friends I hadn't seen in awhile and spending time with my family. I hadn't seen my brother and sister-in-law since October so it was nice to see them for a day. One valuable lesson I learned, though, is that I can't eat chinese food for the rest of the pregnancy. I will spare you the pic but trust me when I tell you the sodium from the food caused my ankles to swell the size of an elephant's!
Tomorrow I guess I'll get off the couch and be more productive. I'll do more than one load of laundry, correct a stack of papers and run errands. It's time I started working out and getting things done around the house. Supposedly the weather will be nice but we'll see if that actually happens. After being in 70 degree temps, wearing flip flops, this drop in temp is not my cup of tea. Spring break is supposed to be warm!

At Home

Rob and I had our first official vacations away from each other this past weekend. We enjoyed spending time with our families and friends but really missed being with each other. It was weird being away from him and sleeping without him next to me. But, we are back home now. Rob is ready to pack our house and go back to MS. I, on the other hand, am just glad to be sleeping in our bed together. I'll write more later when I get the pics from my dad.

Spring Break!

Well, it's official! I am now on Spring Break for a whole entire week!! I thought I'd celebrate last night but my celebration included building a fire, eating a fatty burrito, eating yet another bag of Cadbury eggs (Thanks Rob!) and falling asleep while reading my book (around 9:30). I'm a real party animal these days!! I plan to make up for it in the next few days though. I'm leaving for Sac Town in a few hours and can hardly wait. I never in a million years thought I'd be this excited to go to Sac but I've been so homesick lately. Usually when I go, I'm there long enough to just hang out with my parents. But, this time around I am going to catch up with some friends I haven't seen since the wedding. I get to eats lots of Mexican food (uh oh!) and some sushi, all while creating fun memories. Although this will be a mellow Spring Break, I am loving it already! Now if Rob was around it would make it even better. I sure miss that guy but word just traveled down that turkey hunting is going well so I'm glad he's having fun with his family!!!

6 hours and counting....

Tis the season that I get as burnt out as the kids, not wanting to wake up to an alarm or deal with 6th grade drama. Lucky for me, some brilliant person thought up Spring Break, a week of complete and utter relaxation. No alarm going off at 5:30. No 45 minute commute one way. No parent phone calls to return. No boy/girl issues to hash out. No mounds of endless papers to correct (Or that would be the case if I had gotten around to them before now). Just a week to do what I want, when I want to. That week begins promptly at 3:15 today.... not that I'm counting down or anything! I was planning on going to Sacramento right after school because I am so homesick, but being that I woke up to snow on the ground and there's a good friend's baby shower tomorrow that I won't miss, I will have to wait for that voyage until tomorrow afternoon. I'll pile the dogs and my ever expanding wardrobe (not the amount but the size of the clothes) in my Yukon and spend 3 blissful days getting pampered by my parents and catching up with friends I haven't seen in months. Ah, the good life! I guess I shouldn't get ahead of myself though. I still have 6 more hours to serve before this luxury can take place!

Time Apart

Rob is getting ready to leave for MS. I am sad for many reasons.....I'll miss him terribly, we won't be together for Easter, he gets to be with his family and I don't, we won't be celebrating our (dating) 2 year anniversary together, he gets to eat at the Bay and I don't, there won't be anyone to talk to when I get home, I have to feed the horses. But, there are a FEW perks to him being in MS....I get to choose whether the TV is on or not and if it is I get to watch what I want to watch, I don't have to fly with him (what an experience!!) and I get the entire bed to myself. Oh, and I get the thermostat set at what I want and get all the Cadbury eggs to myself. But, the cons far outweigh the pros. He is my best friend, someone I've become dependent on. So, being apart for the longest time since we first started dating is going to be hard. At least I'll get to go to Sac and see my friends and family. That will make the time pass faster, which is good because I already miss him!

Social Butterflies

What a busy weekend, more so for Rob than me! Friday night we went next door to our neighbor's for a delicious dinner. It was nice to hang out with them, even though we were both tired from a long work week. It made me realize how blessed we are to have such great neighbors. Saturday Rob got up before the sun to get to work. I slept in about an hour more than him then got some stuff done around the house before heading off to a baby shower. After the shower I went blonde again and then met Rob at a 50th b-day party. Something was not right with my stomach so I left about a half hour after I got to the party. Needless to say, Saturday night was not such a fun night for me. It's the first time since I started feeling Preston move that I didn't like it. Every time my stomach started to settle down he'd kick and I'd feel "seasick". Since I hadn't slept at all Saturday night I made up for lost time yesterday. I fell asleep, sitting up mind you, while Rob was getting ready for work. I woke up a couple times after that but didn't get up for good until he called at noon. Last night we were going to go grab a bite to eat so we met up with another couple for dinner. It was fun catching up with Fred and we got to meet his new girlfriend. After dinner we did something we haven't done in awhile and went for a little drive. Rob showed me where they are working and some "rich" houses around the area. It was nice spending time with Rob, as we haven't seen each other much lately. When we got home we watched the CMAs and Rob got to feel Preston kick quite a bit. Although the weekend was filled with Rob working too much and me with a stomach bug, I thoroughly enjoyed the fun times we spent together. Unfortunately, it's now back to the real world......

Quite a Day

I seem to live life with a bang these days. No common days for me! Today was no exception. I woke up at 3:30am and couldn't go back to sleep. I thought it was weird that I hadn't felt Preston move for 3 days so I thought about it while I couldn't sleep. This morning I called my doctor's office and left a message, asking if this was normal at 24 weeks. I was on a fieldtrip with two 6th grade classes when I got a call back. After playing phone tag, I talked to the nurse (with my doctor standing by). She informed me to go to the ER immediately because it was a bad thing I hadn't felt the baby for 3 days. I reminded her I was only 24 weeks and asked if I could just go to the office for the heartbeat monitor. She asked my doctor and once again informed me to get the ER. How feasible this is when I am at UNR, surrounded by 50 sixth graders is beyond me, but somehow I made it through the rest of the fieldtrip. As soon as we got to campus, another teacher covered my class for the last half hour and Rob's boss brought him to the ER. When I got the hospital the ER receptionist immediately escorted me up to Labor and Delivery. As if I wasn't freaked out enough, the L&D nurse was telling me I didn't have time to do insurance cards or change into a gown. She told me to lay down as she began hooking a monitor to me. By the second monitor she was able to find a nice, healthy heartbeat....much to everyone's relief! On the monitor it showed every time Preston moved or kicked and she seemed surprised that I couldn't feel him. When she called my doctor to give her an update, my doctor's response was, "Well, it's not common to feel the baby that much at 24 weeks." I was pretty mad at this response so I was glad that Rob was there to calm me down. The whole reason I went to the ER to begin with is because my doctor told me I HAD to. The good thing is that Preston and I are okay at this point. I can't imagine having him quite yet- the nursery isn't set up, the clothes aren't washed, the carseat isn't installed, the school year isn't over yet. This does not work with my July 16th goal at all! =) He'll come when it's his time, though. In the meantime I will continue to enjoy the fun and "not-so-fun" parts of pregnancy!

Spring Time...for Today!

I battled with one of my students all day so it was so nice to come home to Rob. It was even nicer to enjoy the beautiful weather with him while he took care of the horses. The dogs ran around while Dixie followed after Rob on Doc. It was nice to enjoy our "farm" life with the dogs and horses. Unfortunately, the weather is going to change tomorrow and it is supposed to be snowing by Friday. It was nice while it lasted for a short amount of time!