Labor Day

Jason and I had a very busy and fun weekend! Well... mostly. Saturday, Jason and I worked for our landlord and spent time together just relaxing which is always nice! Sunday, we missed church because I wasn't feeling well. Later that afternoon, we went out to Jason's brother's house so he could go to the McCain/Romney/Huckabee rally which (I heard) was pretty cool. I didn't get to go... I guess it was assumed that because I am a girl, I have no interest in politics and would rather have stayed home with the kids... a very poor assumption!!!! It wasn't so bad though. I hung out with my sister-in-law and my nephews. Then, when our husbands came home, they jumped in the hot tub while Linda and I continued to watch the kids... some sort of pattern here, lol. Anyway, we all got up this morning and went to a Labor Day picnic and swimming at Linda's new subdivision. It was a blast!! I love to hang out with my nephews - they're so cute! After swimming, we went back to their house, changed and went to dinner at Pizza Street. It didn't last too long because all the kids were tired because they missed naptime. So, after a long weekend, Jason and I made our way home... dodging accidents along the way. When we got home, our landlord totally chewed Jason out because we didn't water her lawn today. She seems to think that the lawn will completely DIE if it doesn't get watered every other day. She is completely ridiculous. So now Jason is outside watering the lawn at 9:15 and I feel so bad. I wish things could be different. Jason is so upset and we've had a pretty rough week. We told my family that I'm pregnant and it didn't go well. So we're still dealing with that and we have an utterly obnoxiously rude landlord. We need to move!!!

In a nut shell...

Yay for no more morning "nausea"!!!! I never actually threw up, but I certainly felt like I was going to, lol. Although, throughout this whole thing, I've come to realize that I don't care much for soda anymore. I basically lived off Ginger Ale and Sprite and now I'm done! Even switching to diet didn't really help - it's all pretty gross about now.

I am also a medical mystery. Two weeks ago, I was bitten by a brown recluse spider for the third time in five months - how did I manage that?!??!! I wish I knew, because I would change it in a heartbeat! It's just too much pain and suffering for one person. Jason has been so great taking care of me, though. I don't know what I'd do without him... I was only in severe pain for about 3 1/2 days or so before the pain was gone and all that's left is the nasty hole. Because of all of the stress and pain of the spider bite, my body is responding in strange ways. I got a major cold sore which is FINALLY going away! And on the leg opposite from my bite, I have atleast two boils (gross I know!) and this weird rash. I've asked several people I know that are doctors and they don't know what it is. Fortunately, I got insurance today - about time!!! So, I'm going to the doctor as soon as I get my card!

OH!! Most exciting baby news of the week - I heard the heartbeat on Sunday! It was amazing!!! Jason came with me to my midwife appointment and at just under 12 weeks - we heard it! Well, Jason wasnt' really sure what to listen for and it was pretty faint, but I am positive I heard it! The midwife heard it too so I know I wasn't just imaging it, lol. It was too cool!!!!!!

Week 6 1/2

I always thought that when I was finally pregnant, it (the side effects) wouldn't hit me for awhile. WRONG! I can't sleep through the night - having to get up 2 or 3 times for the bathroom. I can actually feel what's going on in there and it is strange! And I can't believe how tired I am! I get one poor night of sleep and my sleep habits are off for atleast a week. But I am still so thrilled! I am so dang nervous to tell my family though. I wanted to tell them this weekend, but it was fair week and EVERYONE was in a pissy mood. I'll probably just tell them over the phone because I don't think I could face disappointment right now (if they are). I don't know why I'm so afraid to tell them. I'm married and we're doing great supporting ourselves.... I guess I just seek approval too much and I know that they think this is a bad time for me. But how bad could it be? I got pregnant while I was on birth control so I know this is what Heavenly Father thinks is good for me. Yes, we're both in school, and work for our landlord, but we're working out the kinks (we have plenty of time) and it'll be great.

Expecting!!

We're having a baby!!!!!! Here's how we found out:

I was at home and was trying to decide whether or not to go back on the pill. (I had been having a VERY hard time being on the pill so I had stopped using the pill and we were using something else) I was just fed up and figured the pill was easier so I called Jason and had him pick me up a pregnancy test just so I could be sure because taking the pill while being pregnant is very dangerous. Anyways, he brought the test home and, honestly, I totally forgot about it. When I finally remembered, I took the test and finished some things while I waited for the result. When I went to throw the test away (because I was almost certain it was negative), instead of 1 line, I saw 2!! I couldn't believe it! I showed Jason and he was speechless as well. Still unconvinced, I took the other test and it also came out positive. Holy Crap!!!!!!!!!!!! I spent the next few days in disbelief, but when I set up my first appointment with my midwife, it finally hit me - I'm really having a baby! Jason and I are so excited! The more we look at the baby books and see pictures of what our baby looks like now and what it will look like in the coming weeks, the more excxited we get. Jason already swears he can hear the baby's heartbeat (yes, there is already a heartbeat) and talks to her all the time - it's so sweet! My due date is March 4th - it's going to be here so fast!

A Change is Gonna Come

WE'VE MOVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We moved last Saturday and it was awesome!!! No more rent, no more utilities, no more neighbors that make meth, lol... atleast for the next 2 years - so great! We were all moved in by 11 in the morning and completely unpacked by the next evening. Awesome hussle! lol Today we ad Charter come by and set up the cable and internet so now i can be online ALL THE TIME at home too! Sweet, now, its time for dinner! Later

Happy - Not Just From Clinique

I've been having a pretty awesome life lately, lol.

We're moving in 11 days!!! I am stoked! Obviously. I've been packing here and there with the hopes that it'll make THE day a little easier. We've got lots of help coming so I'll have to wait around for the gas guy to come by and turn off our gas. I hate the gas company! In fact, I hate everyone who gives a 4 hour window of time to come by and do something. They told us they would come by between 8:30 and 12:30. Seriously, it's not like I don't have anything else going on that day. I am still excited though!

The other thing is my sister-in-law and I are LOVING the jewelry business! We just went to the warehouse yesterday and got more beads for jewelry making awesomeness! We're also planning a road trip! We'll go to Arizona, Vegas, Utah, Colorado, and Idaho. We probably won't be able to go until September, but we're planning! Anyway, that's about all i've got for now

Troubles

I've been having a really hard time in the past few days. Wednesday was great because Jason and I got to go to the temple and it was needed badly! We go almost every week, but with me being sick and both of us working all the time, the week would be over and we would realize that we hadn't been to the temple - it was rough!! When I entered the temple, I felt an immediate difference and the time flew - I knew I was in the right place! One of the temple presidents and his wife were with us and she told me how happy it made her to see Jason and I at the temple so frequently - she's the nicest lady! She was there helping me when I went through the temple the first time and she's awesome! So Wednesday was great, Thursday wasn't really anything special but yesterday was a different story.

We came into work yesterday and got our work done super early so I suggested that we go to 6 flags since we have season passes and season parking - so we never have to pay anything when we go unless we want food or something. We spent some time in Hurricane Harbor and when it closed, we changed and rode some rides. We had a great time! The only ride I really, really wanted to ride was Mr. Freeze so we saved it for last. We walked to the other side of the park with just enough time to wait in line and ride once before the park closed. So we're waiting and waiting and then, out of no where a bunch of people from a certain ethnic group who think they deserve the world start cutting in line - not just 1 person, but, like, 8!!!! I WAS SO PISSED!!!!!!!!!!! K, I normally have no problems with these people - I like them, I show them respect, they show me respect - no problems, right? I got soooo upset! Seriously, EVERYONE waits in line - I don't care if you're friends are 50 people ahead of you, wait your turn!!!!! I got so mad and so frustrated tat I just left. I just gave up and left. Should I have said something - Oh, I had LOTS going through my head, but none of which were appropriate to say. Thinking back, I should have stood in front of them and said no, I should have stood up to them. At the same time, I felt a little better giving up my spot in line - even though it was only one spot. I just lost it. I got so mad and I just had to leave. Jason saw how upset I was and tried to make me feel better by offering me frozen lemonade - which I had wanted all day - but, by the time we got to a shop, they were closed and I didn't even get frozen lemonade - great! Yesterday really made me think a lot less of 6 Flags - seriously.

Today's not been so great either. Nothing's really gone wrong, I'm just ready to go home, lol. I need to clean my house and do the laundry and go buy food and all the things that go along with be an adult - ha!