Laundry Fairy?

If anyone finds the laundry fairy could you please send her my way?? I think all my little laundry gremlins ran her off LOL...there is never a shortage of laundry to be done around here. Considering Abby and I mainly sit around the house you would think we wouldn't have all that much...and hubby of course always has piles of work clothes and uniforms. I just had to take a quick break this morning and check out all my websites. I have become a total mamabargains addict!! I made my first purchase a few weeks ago...got two ADORABLE Lubies for Abby...and now wish I had gotten more. Then I got a Woombie thinking it might work since the Swaddle Me didn't...the Woombie was at a total steal and I told myself to get two....but only got one cause I hated to waste money if it didn't work. Abby slept in it for the first time last night.....she slept ALL night!!! LOL now I'm stalking mamabargains hoping to find this awesome deal again. I even get updates on my blackberry now...yes I know...its sad but true LOL

Oh well....not much else going on...we're still thinking about moving....and my craft projects are still laying in bags in the floor...I honestly don't think I'll ever get a chance to get started. I'm keeping my fingers crossed though!!

Back to tackling the mountains of laundry!!

Oh My...

LOL I just realized how much of a loser I am...I have one follower to this blog and none to my family blog....guess I don't have anything interesting to say LOL

Interesting New Book

So I was checking out the blogs that I follow (both with my craft blog and my family blog) and came across a giveaway one was having. The blog The Review Stew posted a review about this awesome new book called Still the One...it sounds so interesting, I can't wait to read it. Not only did they post a review but they are also having a giveaway to win a copy of this fabulous book!! You should definitely head over and check it out...make sure to take time to enter, this book sounds like a winner!!

New Blog and Giveaway I Came Across...

So I came across this awesome new blog last night and not only is it a great blog but she's having a giveaway right now! The Blog is 29 and Holding... and the giveaway is for shirts from Cafe Press! Now, if you don't know about Cafe Press you are so missing out!! They have such adorable shirts, something for everyone and tons to choose from. I purchased several a few years ago when hubby got ready to deploy :) These shirts are a fun way to really express yourself!! You can check out the blog and find out more about this fabulous giveaway here, it's definitely worth the time!!

It's been awhile...the baby is here!

So I admit, I lost track of my blog for a few months. I hadn't really gotten into the whole "blogging" thing and I never could remember to post updates...then again, I don't think many were keeping up with my blog so it's not like I let anyone down lol. Alot has happened since my last post...ALOT. The months of my pregnancy came to an end and it was finally time! I had several complications towards the end of my pregnancy...high blood pressure, etc and ended up being put in the hospital several times. Then during my 38wk appointment the doctor noticed that baby was measuring big...off I went for an ultrasound to see just how big she was and next thing I know I was scheduled for a c-section the next day!! We arrived at the hospital at 5:30AM and I got all settled into my room, got my IVs hooked up (I had to be on antibiotics) and then it was nothing but wait. The doctor came in the check on me a few hours later, I was still only at a 1 almost a 2, he attempted to break my water and we would continue to up the pitocin and just wait. And wait...and wait...and wait. I never started to feel contractions but I had severe back pain so they gave me something to help with that.....still nothing but waiting...every time I was checked I was still only about a 2. They finally decided to have my epi started....a little later the doctor was back and this time was able to really break my water. Hopefully not too much longer now!!!!...................................... over an hour later and nope....nothing new. It had been a long day and I tried to nap when possible. We finally turned on the news and come to find out severe weather was headed our way!! Tornadoes and everything. About that time the doctor came in to talk with us about our options....and suddenly the hospital intercoms announce a code Black...I have nurses rushing into my room grabbing my IVs and getting my bed out the door....the tornado sirens were going off!!! While we were in the hallway my doctor talked with us about either continuing to wait or opting for a c-section...and he honestly felt that after so long that things were simply not going to progress since I was still only at a 2. The decision was made and preparations began for the c-section. I went in at 7p and at 7:41 Abigail Nichole was born!! 8lbs 11 oz....the doctor said we made the right decision cause she had not dropped one bit and she wasn't going to fit anyways.

We spent a few days in the hospital...while Abby was perfect I had a few complications following the c-section, even ended up with a blood transfusion :( We finally came home and I continued to have alot of complications. Now, 7wks later I'm doing better and Abby is great!! She is growing so much each day and changing so much!! She's so alert and loves to hold that head up...her daddy calls her a bobble head LOL. She has been a wonderful baby from the beginning...we had a few problems with the formula but we think we have her on the right one now! I could go on and on but this post is long enough for now. Plus I'm trying to get some of the laundry done while Miss Abby naps. I'll post again soon. I plan to keep up with my blog more now!!!

It's a Girl!!

I always seem to forget to post an updated blog. Anyways, we're having a girl!!!!

Wonderful News!

We can finally share our wonderful news with all our friends. We're pregnant! We are truly blessed and so excited. We had our first ultrasound two weeks ago and heard the heartbeat...I was so emotional I started crying. Not much to blog about right now...overcome with emotions plus alot of morning sickness. Plus I'm really tired so I'll add more tomorrow. Just wanted to share our news!

One exciting thing...

I entered (and blogged about) a contest on The Army Wife for a support bracelet and I won! I never manage to win anything so I was very surprise when I received the email. And excited because I had been wanting a bracelet for so long. Then while helping me choose the colors for mine, hubby decided he just had to have one because he wanted one with colors too. Can't wait to receive them in the mail!!

Always sick...

Lately I have felt sick pretty much 24/7. I finally went to the doctor today because of an earache and my asthma getting worse. He prescribed some meds and decided to do some blood tests to check things like my blood sugar level and thyroid and such. Should know the test results next week, probably on my birthday. Been extremely busy at work...when I manage to make it in...and I think I'm finally getting a hang of being a Case Manager. As much as it drives me crazy I'm very much attached to my students now. Looks like I'll be at the school for awhile. Trying to get more organized here at home...we have been here almost a month and there are boxes everywhere still and nothing is in it's place. It's just one big mess and it drives me crazy at times. I hope to get lots done during this three day weekend...especially if my lil bro decides to come stay with us. I should have been in bed hours ago...*sigh*...I could have fallen asleep at 3 this afternoon now here it is bedtime and I have a million things on my mind that need to be done and I want to tackle everything now before I forget...this always seems to happen. I need a hobby, I really do. Anyways, going to attempt to sleep...this is just another random post trying to wind down. night!

Awesome Giveaway!

While unpacking I decided to play around on the computer and came across this awesome giveaway. It's at The Army Wife (here's the direct link to the giveaway http://thearmywife.com/?p=1748) and it's for 550 Support Bracelets. These bracelets are so great and they are a wonderful way to show your support for the troops. With my husband being in the Army and just returning from deployment I try to find every way possible to show my love and support for what he does. I encourage everyone to check out the giveaway and also to check out 550 Support Bracelets to buy your own personalized bracelet. Oh well, back to unpacking!!

Not enough time...

in the day! wow...it's almost the end of Spring Break and I have basically gotten nothing done. There should be at least two or three more hours in the day lol! Won't know anything about the house until at least Tuesday so I have the whole weekend to stress...and I'm still checking out the paper each day. If this one doesn't work out we need something. I know we have both talked about getting a house and both agreed about wanting one but today we really talked about it and agreed that we are ready to be in a house. Since getting married we have always been stuck in an apartment. It wasn't a bad thing when I worked on the property where we lived beause of the huge discount and advantage of just walking to work. The Shane went to basic training and deployed so it was silly for me to be in a house by myself. Now that he's home and everything we need more space. Plus we both really fell in love with the house we looked at yesterday...omg I hope it works out!!! *yawn*...should probably go to bed early tonight...taking Muffins to get groomed in the morning. She isn't thrilled and has been trying to suck up all night in hopes I will change my mind. Not going to happen!! She has knots in her hair that I simply cannot get out. Poor baby is getting shaved tomorrow! I'm so gonna cry! Anyways, going to watch the 10 o'clock news and weather with Ed and off to bed!!! Hopefully the storms don't get too severe tonight.

Finally!

OMG we found a house!!! BUT.....one slight problem...there always is when it comes to something concerning us. There is always something that could (and does) go wrong. Anyways, found the perfect house that is in our price range and available May 1st...but the girl also still has it listed for sale. She said it's been listed for almost a year now and has to be listed until May 1st. So we can put down our deposit and everything but if it sells anytime in April even on the 30th...the day before we move it...it would be sold out from under us. Yeah, we would get our deposit back but we wouldn't have a place to live because we would put in our 30 day notice here at the apartments. *sigh*...perfect house so of course something has to get in the way. We have been looking since the end of January. The girl is going to call her realtor tomorrow to see if it can be taken off the market and if so we will be good to go. Will be doing lots of extra praying tonight. I really like the location and the house and everything...it will be a great place for us to start our family and really have a home instead of being cramped up in this tiny apartment. If this doesn't work out it's back to nonstop searching...Keep your fingers (and toes lol) crossed for us!

Spring Break!

It's finally Spring Break!!! yay!! but I have so much housework to do that I don't really get any rest. A month of wearing a cast really put me behind in everything. Hubby and I have been fighting alot lately...and I know I'm the one picking the fights but I'm so stressed out and on edge and I really don't mean to. We have been looking for a house for a couple of months now and still nothing. Sure, we found a few that were the right size and price range but one wasn't in a really good location and the other was filthy (and the landlord said it was rent ready...yuck!!!). I can also tell I'm still struggling to put the miscarriage behind me. I'm terrified to try again and to the point that I don't want sex at all...all of this is extremely frustrating for my poor husband. Well...I really should get back to laundry and house hunting. There's a nasty storm moving in and I want to get my contacts in and shower before it hits. Will post again later!!!!!!

Busy Busy!

I had a few minutes so I decided to go ahead and blog a little. It's slightly complicated to type with a cast on my arm but I'm getting pretty good at doing things one handed. We have spent the entire weekend looking for rent houses in the area and have had no luck. Our apartment is way too small plus I'm tired of loud neighbors and dogs that bark constantly. We have a little while to find something but the sooner the better!The new jobs are going great and we hope to file our taxes soon. Taxes would have been filed Friday except I'm still having trouble with one of the management companies I worked for. They had my SSN wrong on the W-2 and its been a huge hassle to get them to correct it. Well, typing is alot harder than I thought so its back to laundry and resting for me, and house hunting! :)

It's Been Awhile...

and needless to say...alot has happened. I used this as my outlet for what I couldn't talk to anyone else about or simply just needed to "talk". In December my wonderful husband came home from Iraq, best Christmas gift ever. Hrmmm...that's catches you up to present time lol.


I've experienced alot this past week...two weeks. Like I mentioned, hubby came home just a month ago and like usual (Warning TMI) it was the first day of that time of the month. Well, last weekend we discovered we were pregnant (absolutley thrilled!!) then four short days later we weren't. Yeah...my joy was short lived. And very devastating. I'm just now out of the bed and feeling "normal" again...well, as normal as I was to begin with. I'm finally able to smile, to get through the day without breaking down when those commercials come on (the remote was constantly in my hand so I could escape the baby commercials), I'm finally able to go spend time with my niece and laugh again instead of thinking of what could have been. I gave myself about a week, now its time to pick up the pieces and keep going. We want a baby, to get our little family started. But this actually took us by surprise that it happened so quickly and I know deep down that everything happens for a reason and that it just wasn't the right time. It will happen when it's supposed to.


Throughout all of this I discovered just how supportive my family can be, especially my sister. I also found out which friends really are true friends, the ones worth keeping around and the ones it's time to let go of. People I've met once have been a better friend than some I've known for years. But that's just how things happen, people come and go. I also have a friend on the military spouse support network that is going through the same thing, almost at the same time. Sharing the news and information and loss with her is helping me alot, I just hate she is having to experience this because I know it's hard.

I'm excited to start my new job on Monday...one reason I'm up so late tonight, gotta get it out of my system. :) I actually was supposed to start the job this week but thankfully the staff has been understanding with my situation. I'm also hoping to start taking some online courses and getting myself back in school.

I'm fully aware that not many, if any at all, read my blog...but it's nice to "let it all out"... but it's late and my eyes are extrememly tired. More tomorrow...more as I'm able to cope with things and as new experiences take place.

Time to get Creative!

So....things are really tight this year so I'm looking into making several of my family member's Christmas gifts...besides, something made comes from the heart and has so much more meaning to it. I was able to get an awesome deal on a photobook from Snapfish.com and Shutterfly.com and just finished up my books. Because I'm pretty bad with some things, I found a wonderful military spouse from my favorite website that is makine a blanket for my hubby. I am so thankful I found her! Now if I could just think of other things I could do for everyone. Oh well....*yawn*...I need sleep so I'll continue this later!

Just wanna scream!!!

Frustrated does not even come close to how I'm feeling...that and sleepy but that doesn't matter right now. We moved back to AR in May...and I have YET to find a job...WTH! Ok, I know times are hard right now and I read every day about hundreds of ppl filing unemployment every week but come on!! I lost my job on a completely unfair bases and now I can't find anything. I haven't been extrememly worried about it just yet but after 6 months I'm really starting to get worried and majorly stressed out. We need the income, I know I'm good at what I can do...I'm not even seeking "top dollar" pay...or even benefits...but I can't find anything. I'm especially upset because it's almost December and if I was still working at my old job I would be attending the Christmas Party soon when they give out all the awards...an award in Collections that I worked my @$$ off for an entire year just to be let go so some cute flirty guy could steal my job. I wasted two years working to my best potential, exceling and being so darn proud of myself because finally, FINALLY I was good (great) at something...and all for nothing! Now I sit home or at my sister's every day...that or I sleep the days away...bored and stressed and doing nothing to contribute to my family. What a total let down I must be to my awesome husband...Yes I'm venting but I don't care...no one reads my blog anyways. I just don't understand...how am I so pathetic that I can't find employment..... *cry*

Sick...

I hate being sick...especially when I have so much to do. I've had a pretty great week, got to talk to both my brother and awesome husband this week!!! Now if I could just get better. I need to clean my apartment, put up fall decorations and get all my Christmas decor out. Plus I need to rearrange, wash alot of laundry, etc. I'm so glad the holidays are finally here, now if I could just get ready for them. :) Oh well, I thought since I was awake for a few I would post. I've been in a gloomy mood all day, woke up long enough to eat some soup and now I'm going back to bed as long as my neighbors will stop slamming doors. Third picture frame knocked off the wall and broken by them tonight...it's getting really old and I can't wait to move!! Anyways, more cold medicine and back to bed. Maybe tomorrow will be a more productive day.

YaY!!!

I am super excited tonight!!! Granted, it's hard to be excited when I feel so horrible but I still am. My reason?? I finally found someone that makes hand-tied fleece blankets!!!!!! Ok, I know...all I have to do is get the instructions off the internet and make it myself...believe me when I say I am not artsy crafty at all. Nor do I have the patience or the time. I found one on ebay that I really liked but missed out on the bidding and I really want one for my hubby for Christmas. He gets so cold and I thought it would be the perfect welcome home gift. Anyways, after emailing everyone I know that is super talented at making things and searching my military spouse forum I found the sweetest lady ever that said she would make one for me!! I almost cried I was so happy when I got her response!! It's the little things that count so much and it's so refreshing to know there really are still kind caring people out there in this crazy world. Now I get to pick out some fabric....more blogging later!!! Just wanted to share my happiness!

A Total Waste....

Yep...my Monday was a total waste. The long list of things I needed to do today is still sitting on the kitchen counter...not one of the important "to do" items marked off. I have got to find the energy to get things done. I slept all day...and I mean ALL day....Between not feeling good and horrible neighbors I haven't gotten much sleep and now I'm missing out on precious "business" hours to actually get things done.

I am going to bed early tonight...the cat has already been asleep for two hours so I'm just going to move her to her side of the bed and crash. I have lots to do tomorrow...in the rain...blah!!