I hope it's ok to join in here? I'm another Jane lol, I joined the forum last week and have been completely absorbed every since, I just wanted to say Hello and I hope to get to know everyone soon, Have a Great Nite All
Hello Pink Jane.... Nice to have you here. Our resident Jane is off to Chicago, I am sure she will greet you when she returns, and be glad to have another Jane onboard.
Sounds like everyone is quite busy. I had a normal day here...off to lunch with DD and Mom. The soup was corn beef stew...and didn't suit my taste, so I had a veggie melt. I had one stuffed mushroom, spinach stuffed, so I doubted I would like it, but wow! it was good. I had a green salad for dinner and a bowl of melon. Sure haven't felt hungry today, that being a good thing. Got a walk in with DH for 30 minutes. I keep wondering when I am going to have the energy to walk longer....soon I hope. May need to get out the bicycle.
I did manage to get some housework done also. Since we just moved in here in Sept. I am still re-arranging closets and cabinets. You know, when you move in you put things away then as you go on you realize it would be handier to have things moved. Sooooo...I am trying to just re-organize a little. Up and down the step stool might have been a good exercise as I did it many, many times. The cabinets are so tall in the kitchen and the utility. BUT>>I LOVE MY HOUSE! I can't believe how all of our planning came through for us and we have this house I love.
Hope I don't feel hungry tomorrow......and I am wishing the same for all JL's.
27 years ago today I was in the hospital with a newborn son!
Well, I went for my 34 week appointment on Wednesday. Every thing is going great! I gained two pounds since my last appointment, two weeks ago. For an overall gain of 12 pounds so far, so we are doing good in that department! I am happy to report that I got rid of the UTI that seemed to want to linger forever.
I got into the room and got the typical blood pressure, temperature, and the whole shebang done. My blood pressure was great, as was my temperature. The nurse checked on her heartbeat and it was a strong 144 beats per minute! Then the waiting began. Finally the intern or whatever you want to call him came in. He looked over the stats that the nurse took, and asked me the typical questions. Then it came time to measure my belly. He couldn’t find the top of my uterus, but then he managed to find it. Asked if I had any questions, and told me that the resident doctor would be in to talk to me. I mentioned to him that she had been high, and then after walking around the Autorama on the 11th, that she dropped and I had been feeling some pressure right after. I still get some pressure here and there but it is usually because I am sitting funny, so once I move and get comfortable again, the pressure goes away.
The doctor comes in and chats for a little bit. Then tells me that when he measured my fundal height, he got me measuring big, so she just wanted to check herself. I laid back down and sure enough, I am measuring big. I am measuring 37cm, so I would say that I am measuring just a little big! When I was in there for my 32 week check up, the doctor I saw, told me I was measuring 33cm and that I was doing great. So, that is a good size jump from 33 to 37 within two weeks time. Then she said “well, we will send you for an ultrasound to see why. Oh wait, didn’t you just have an ultrasound?” I said “yeah, last Thursday and they didn’t mention anything to me about measuring big.” She said “well, in that case, I want to see you back here next week at which time we will do your GBS, Group B Strep test.” So, I am now on weekly visits. When I came out of the exam room and was going to schedule my next appointment, one of the other nurses was on the phone with the hospital where I had the level II ultrasound done at. Long story short, they tried telling the nurse that I never went for the ultrasound and that they never got a referral to do the ultrasound. I told the nurse that I most certainly went and that I had pictures from it in my purse.
She finally got the people at the other hospital to actually do some work for once, and they faxed over the results to my doctor’s office. The doctor that I saw, got the results and then came out and told me that every thing was going great. She even showed me the report and said that every thing is right on track with little girl. In fact, she even moved my due date up a day, so now I am due on April 30th with this little girl. When I was walking out of the exam room, the doctor turned and looked at me and said “you know where the hospital is and how to get there if you start to have contractions, right?” I said “yeah I do” and left it at that.
I am also going to do a baby girl name poll to get an idea of what you all think. So, I will send the link right along with this novel of a story. One of the kids’ godmothers said that she would watch the boys for us while we are in the hospital having little girl. So, Tommy told his mom what is going on and she told me to call her and then Tommy if I get contractions while he is at work. Then she called back a little later and said that since his sister works closer to us, to call her first and she would come over here. Then call my MIL and she would head over to watch the boys while my SIL takes me to the hospital, and then call Tommy so that he can meet us at the hospital. Which means, I have to get the “hospital suitcase” as Tommy calls it, which I think is at my in-law’s house, and bring it here so I can pack it and have it ready.
MoiMoi~ I forgot to send you a big welcome when I was on here last. So, welcome and I can’t wait to get to know you!
Judy~ Great job on the weight loss!
Tina~ I am feeling good. Right now, I am having some back pain, which I am hoping is not going to lead to back labor….which means an extra special early arrival. She still has time to cook….so I am about to actually attempt to get Brandon back to sleep. I think he is getting a cold because he has been coughing since we got home from my dr’s appointment. I have noticed, at least on Wednesday, that I had more energy then I have in the past. So, maybe I am hitting that “nesting part” of pregnancy. I am not sure if I could go for shoveling a barn at this time, but I am sure I might be able to try.
Sassy~ I hope you feel better soon! 75 degrees??? Wow! The highest it got here on Wednesday was 50 something, and it was rainy.
Jane~ I didn’t tell the “official” name, but I did start a name poll if you guys want to click the link above and cast your vote. I would love and value any and all feedback!
Pink Jane~ Hello and welcome to the group! I hope to get to know you better!
Going to bed w/a really bad headache. Just too much for me.
Want to say Hello and Welcome to our new Jane!
Ok girls....so sorry I'm not on here much lately....but I'll try my best this weekend. It's Anniversary weekend and the start of Spring Break.....so it may just be quick hello's for awhile.
Having a pretty good day. Had been feeling guilty about decisions in the past, such as moving where we are because I had wanted my kids to go to this school district and then finding out that they are really crappy when you have a smart kid. But when we moved we didn't know our son was a darn near genius.
So my son started high school this yr and he has been bored to death. I contacted the guidance counselor and complained, he went to the counselor and complained and she said things would change- NEXT YEAR. Since he was in 2nd grade and identified as gifted they have always told us wait until such and such grade, things will change and they never do. So at this point I decided I was going to go in and kick butt and take names!
So after months of waiting, today was FINALLY our meeting with the counselor. I asked my son what he wanted to see happen as far as classes and that was going to happen or I was taking him out of the school system. Well I never had to get that far. I had prayed and prayed over it and tried to leave it in God's hands though cause I really didn't want to resort to being a b*&ch, but I was tired of the run around.
So anyhow, it went really well. The lady was really nice and she actually remembered that my son had come to her before about the classes. They set up the scheduling for the rest of high school (tenative of course) and it is going to turn out at this point (if they don't add some classes she is hoping to add) he will graduate high school with 9 college credits, have all of his English requirements completed for high school AND college!!! She said 12 credits is a whole semester of college. Found out also that he has a 4.0!
So anyhow, I know this means nothing to anyone else but me... but it has made for a good day so far. I am happy and I left the school thanking God for taking care of it!
Mindee ~ I think your poll might be unbalanced because you have 1 Marrissa name and 2 Morgan names so if more people like Morgan the votes are going to split between the middle names. Do you know what i'm saying? I love the name Morgan. I went with Morgan Alexis but I also like Morgan Grace. I'm glad you are feeling great!!! Boy it's getting so close. Or should I say....girl it's getting so close..hahaha!
Jodie~ it's great you got the school thing all organized. I have a brainiac kid too but he doesn't like to do his homework so only his test scores show his power. It's frustrating but he's getting better at getting things in. He like the 'extracurricular' activities too much. Hmmmm....he has a girlfriend and he likes his football and friends. But he could be getting straight A's if he worked to his potential. Don't get me started....arghhhhh!
Welcome Pink Jane! This is a FUN place with tons of support! You'll love it here!
Sue ~ it's great you're getting your walks in with everything else going on in your life! I really need to. I didn't get the exercise in yesterday. It was a day for drama. Psh....Let's just say I didn't even get to eat dinner. But today is a NEW day. That goodness.
Marti ~ you take care of yourself! I hope you're feeling better here soon!
GIRLS ~ I really had a doooozy of a day yesterday. If ya all had highschool teenagers you might've had moments like mine. This one has to do with boyfriends that my DD recently broke up with taking the wrong girl to the prom....and then sitting around the pool and sneakin' in a little bubbly without permission of course and you can use your imagination...but I didn't get my dinner in and I got a bit stressed out. But I'm back on track today. Feelin' good....yeah...I really wanted to exercise yesterday....didn't. So perhaps today is the day to start that. OK...well I just remembered...I have a pedicure schedualed for today...my FIRST. Never have had one. So today...tanning...pedicure...pick up my son for his sports physical...and then bookwork to the max.
It's a Beautiful day in the neighborhood, the sun is shining, the birds are singing and it's in the 40's...needs to be about 40 degrees more but I'll take it over the highs of 8 we had for so long LOL...Thank You All for the Welcomes, I am really enjoying reading the boards everyday, really keeps me motivated!!
Sue - Are you in Vegas? I moved there in 1977, met my husband and we got married there in 1980, we moved back to California in 1986 but we really loved Vegas, both of our kids were born at St Rose de Lima in Henderson
Mindee - Sounds like you and baby are doing really well
Marti - I hope your headache eases up and you get some good sleep
Jodi - Sounds like things are coming together for your son at school, my daughter was the same way, she graduated with a 4.0+ plus her freshman college credits and a free ride to Iowa State, one of the reasons we ended up in Iowa, better schools, California public schools were awful. I think she has decided to make a career out of being a student though LOL
PinkSands Jane- lol about your daughter becoming a career student. I think my son will be that way also, he hates any kind of school breaks, he loves it that much. And he told me tonight that having a semester out of the way when he starts won't matter really cause he is planning on 8 yrs of college! He is going to get some kind of master's.
Indiana schools leave much to be desired. We are hoping for a full ride somewhere. There is one full ride given each year from our county, some foundation. There are only about 90 kids in his freshman class. It is totally done on academics, so our luck some kid that could actually afford it will get the scholarship- grrr
That is great about your daughter being able to get a free ride!!!
Evening all...Rainy and chilly here AGAIN. I still got in a slow walk with Baby (short legs, 5 lb. pom) and then a longer, faster walk alone. Ate okay today even though I went out with a friend. I didn't start the You on a Diet way of eating, and I didn't totally get rid of sugar..yet. I am back to smaller portions and no snacking at night. Lots of fruit and veggies. ...Using Lifesteps as a guide again. 1500 calories. *fingers crossed*
DH just has to have his bread and won't go totally whole wheat. I cook for him and then try to eat even better myself. He will lose, but will I????
Oh well, it is going to rain a bit the rest of the week but be warmer. We will walk between the raindrops. Tomorrow I do ironing...ugh!!
Pink Jane- We are in Indiana. Have a winter place in Vegas, but just put it up for sale. After 5 years we are just burned out..too much hassel driving and too many people. Still love the casinos and will go for short trips.
Jodi- remind me again where you are in IN. My DS went to Purdue for one year (computer engineering program).....he was/is very bright also. Just didn't apply it when he should have. He hated college and ended up moving West..where after a couple years he decided to go to school and is now in his last year of law school. I wish he had loved school like your son, he could have by-passed the "drop out" years and been done sooner. But, some kids have to learn it for themselves, so thankfully, he did!
Mindee- I will go vote...I already did the other poll.
Just a pop in to say hello and how ya doin'? My time on the computer will be short for the next few days so I will only be able to pop in and out quickly. But I do promise to slow down soon and catch up with each of you.
Wanted to ask our new Jane....since we have two Jane's....do you have a nickname we could call you so we don't get the two of you confused? Is pinkJane ok or do you have another that you would prefer.
I have to say I just adore that pink little advatar of yours! It's so cute!!
Big hugs to you all. Just think....tomorrow is Friday and then it's the weekend!! Hurray! And I get an extra day....yippee!!
Well, we have come to an agreement. We are going to see how the voting is going over the weekend, and then on Sunday we are going to reveal her name. So, go get to voting and we shall see what the final answer will be!
Jodi~ That is great about how your meeting went! Your son is one smart kid if he will graduate with almost a full semesters worth of college classes! Thanks for voting on the name poll.
Tina~ I know what you mean. We just couldn’t agree on another middle name to fit with Marissa, so that is why that is off balance. I agree that it is getting very close….and I can’t wait! I don’t know if I am more excited about her being here or getting my tubes tied….or heck even both! How was your first pedicure? I have never had one done either. Mine is more so because I only have my two big toes that would be worth painting. (my other toes are short and stumpy, so that means not that much of a nail on them to pant!)
PinkSands Jane~ Thanks for the comments. I agree with you on the temperature needing to be a little warmer! It was about 50ish I think today. But it is suppose to get warmer over the weekend and into next week.
I'm glad you are feeling great!!! Boy it's getting so close. Or should I say....girl it's getting so close..hahaha! 
My time on the computer will be short for the next few days so I will only be able to pop in and out quickly. But I do promise to slow down soon and catch up with each of you.
Just think....tomorrow is Friday and then it's the weekend!! Hurray! And I get an extra day....yippee!!