Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Heart Breaker
I am so sad. Andrew officially has his first childhood illness. Rotavirus. Yuck. Started last night with bad stomach cramps that made him scream in pain, then this morning - diarrhea and vomiting. We took him to the doc and she said to start alternating him on formula and Pedialyte to make sure he stays hydrated. He LOVES the grape Pedialyte. It breaks my heart to see him in such pain. I know its just the first of many, many illnesses which will eventually prove to build his immune system, but my poor baby...I hate seeing him so miserable and uncomfortable. I have a lot to learn about being a mom, I guess. I guess eventually I'll get a tougher skin, right?
| posted by Anna at 6:47 PM
Monday, April 17, 2006
Its All About Me
I'm going to try my darndest to make this post all about me. Not Andrew. Just me. We'll see how this goes.So I had gallbladder surgery last week. Yeah, that was a good idea...right before a big move. But I wanted to get it done in a hospital I was familiar with, and by a doctor I actually liked and trusted. I'm doing OK now, but had a few really painful days. Thank GOD for pain pills!!! At least there won't be anymore gallbladder attacks. :)
I'm trying to do way too much. I feel so guilty about not being helpful with this move, though, so I pushmyself beyond my limits. I'm trying to take care of Andrew as much as I can so Chris at least doesn't have to worry about him, but I think he'd rather me help with packing. Today I went to Wal-Mart without him, though, and he got a little taste of what its like meeting every need of a 7-week old. Andrew's sweet but very high maintenance! He fights sleep, too, which makes him fussy and irritable when he needs to sleep but doesn't want to. (See? I can't even get through two paragraphs without talking about him! Sigh...)
OK, back to me. AF showed up this weekend, exactly 7 weeks postpartum. Fun, fun. At least I'm not pregnant! HA! Chris was a little nervous since we'd fooled around with no protection at least three times...I told him it took me a year to get & stay preggo so why would it be so easy this time? Anyway, nothing to worry about, except dealing with monster cramps AND pain from surgery. Yeah, I'm FUN to be around these days.
Easter was yesterday...I love Easter. Its probably my favorite holiday. I love springtime and the whole idea of "new beginnings" - plus I'm a Christian so the religious significance of the day is tremendous and super important to me. I was thinking last night, as I was staring at Andrew, how hard it must have been for God to let His Son die for us...to SEND Him for that purpose, even! I mean, there is NO WAY I could just let Andrew die like that. Call me a horrible person, but I'd never let my son die for people who denied his existence. God's love is totally and completely real to me now...in a way it never was before I had a son. Having Andrew has not only changed me as a person and as a woman, but it has truly changed my relationship with God. Now I feel like I have just the tiniest bit more understanding of how much He loves us. Hmm.
Wow, I think I did it! A post mostly about me, and just a TINY bit about my boy! :)
| posted by Anna at 4:53 PM
Deep Thoughts
I've been thinking a lot lately. I was considering abandoning this blog. I feel like I am so boring now that I'm a mommy. All I think about is feeding, changing, and playing with Andrew. Exciting stuff. My life is totally wrapped up in him right now. Well, him and the big move we're about to make. My house is full of boxes and I've only packed two or three of them because Andrew needs so much attention. He's experiencing so much change and doesn't even know it. He's having to travel a LOT and it wears him out. I wish I could make him understand...But I digress.I had considered abandoning this blog because of my perception that I am now boring and have nothing new & exciting to say, but then I checked Cat (Galloping)'s blog. She wrote about this phenomena...about women who suffered infertility and/or loss (whether through stillbirth or miscarriage) suddenly abandoning their blogs once they achieved their dream of parenthood. It made me think, and I realized that my journey has not ended. It has certainly taken a life-changing turn, but it hasn't ended. Thanks for making me think, and inspiring me to keep on writing...
| posted by Anna at 8:08 AM
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
Busy!!
Whew! What a busy couple of weeks we've had! Just before leaving for Nashville last weekend we learned that we did NOT get the house we wanted. That really stunk. We canceled my gallbladder surgery and planned to spend a week househunting after the trip home. Well, we ended up putting a contract on a house the first day (last Monday) and we got it!! Its a terrific house! We are SO excited. Here's a pic:
Now we just have to close, then get in there and clean up, paint, and move in! :) I'm so happy!
I rescheduled my gallbladder surgery for tomorrow! Wish me luck! My mom is coming to help with Andrew since I'm not sure what kind of restrictions there might be regarding picking him up a lot or whatever. Plus, I'm sure I'll be a little out of it with the pain meds, so Chris will be happy to have some help. :)
Gotta run...the prince is beckoning!
| posted by Anna at 10:28 AM
Tuesday, April 04, 2006
Delicious!
Will post later to update about the weekend and the househunting, but for now, feast on these delicious pictures: 
No need for dessert...all the sweetness you can handle is right here! :)
| posted by Anna at 9:34 PM
