November 19, 2007
Helloooo
I'm here. Very tired, but here. Pregnancy decided to kick my a$$ over the weekend. I was feeling pretty good, and then all of a sudden, I was zapped. I'm feeling better now, not quite as lazy. :-)
Olivia has her first allergist appointment today to see if she has an egg allergy after her bad reaction to the flu shot last year. She tested mildly positive, and the doctor thinks the allergy is related to the excema she has as an infant. She outgrew the excema, and since she only tested a little positive for eggs, she's probably outgrowing that too. She got stuck 6 times and screamed off and on for the two hours we were there. I must've been extra sensitive because I found myself wanting to burst into tears whenever she cried. I think the only thing that kept her semi-sane was the lollipops they kept giving her. We were both a sticky mess when it was done. I'm just thankful it was only 6. Another girl got stuck 40 times and screamed at the top of her lungs. I think I'd scream, too!
I told Karen I wanted out of her group. I had the perfect excuse to leave when the organizer of the new Christian group I'm in asked me to be an assistant organizer. Karen congratulated me and even asked me to be a part of an oline group for mothers' group leaders. I'm assuming there are no hard feelings. Either way, I'm not responsible if there are. I was very polite and explained that I there are kids from church in this other group and I thought it was a good fit for us. I'm not exactly sure what my role will be as an organizer. Perhaps I should ask Chas since she's an assistant organizer too. I'm excited though, and I hope I do a good job.
I am starting to show a bit. I'll have to take a picture. It's amazing how different things are thing time around. I haven't taken any belly shots, although last time I started out with a flat tummy, and this time, I started with a lot of extra skin. Yuck. I need to cut back on my junk food eating. I used to be a healthy food freak and it seems lately, I've been going through one too many drive-thrus. Today wasn't toooo bad. Know what I ate for 2 meals today? A grilled cheese on whole wheat bread and roast beef and a runny fried egg inside. Then I dipped the whole thing in ketchup. Sounds like a very pregnant meal to me. I wouldn't normally eat a runny fried egg, or pair it with beef, but it was soooooo yummy.
After Olivia's appt today, we headed to meet my mom at Barnes and Noble to let Olivia play on the stage. She was not happy and I knew seeing my mom and getting a cookie would cheer her up. There was the cutest little Chinese boy there playing with Olivia. He was about 3 I'm guessing and he tried to speak to her in Chinese. His mom told us that he was telling Olivia she was pretty. How sweet. :-)
I also bought Olivia this awesome book called "What is Christmas?" It shows Santa and a Christmas tree and all the usual traditions, and then at the end, it says that although these things are a fun part of the holiday, the real reason we have Christmas is because of baby Jesus. So far she's so excited about Santa and seeing Christmas trees, but I want her to recognize Jesus too.
Have to share this: After Barnes & Noble, we went by Carter's to get Olivia some undershirts. When we walked in the store, it smelled funny.
My mom: (whisperting) It smells like poop in here.
Olivia: (loudly for all to hear): Smells like poop here!
My mom: Shhhhh. Olivia, look at this! (trying to distract her).
Olivia: Smells like poop, Grammie. Grammie pooped! Grammie go poo-poo!
My mom and I laughed so hard. Everyone looked at us!
Well, I'm going to go give Olivia a bath. The back of her pants are wet. Ugh....
The Carter's story is SO funny! I even read it aloud to my hubby and he laughed, too.
Um I hesitate to mention this but pregnant women are advised against eating undercooked (i.e., runny) eggs. I'm sure you've read that before but didn't associate it with your prego lunch. I so disappointed my brother when we visited him and his wife to announce our baby news a couple of years ago. On our last morning there, they made us a fancy breakfast of eggs benedict and after eating around the poached eggs, I finally apologized and told him I couldn't eat the undercooked eggs. He took it well, though.
Posted by: Jennie at November 19, 2007 08:44 PMI'll have to look for that book. MrMan's favorite Christmas book (or really year-round) is "Who Is Coming To Our House?" which is told from the point of the view of the animals waiting for Mary and Joseph, and Baby Jesus, to arrive. It's a great book for kids, as it has all kinds of animals and rhymes and ends with them welcoming Jesus.
Posted by: shokufeh at November 19, 2007 09:21 PMAsk all the questions you want about the assistant organizer position, though I bet it differs from group to group. I really enjoy it though.
The poop story is too funny! I realized very recently that I have to really watch what I say in front of Lila...she just might repeat at the wrong time...I can't believe we're already to that point!
Posted by: Chas at November 19, 2007 11:54 PMMan did I have a good laugh at you talking about 'one too many drive throughs'. Those things are the scurge of the earth. I can't resist them either. It's the comfort factor of not having to shlug the bubster out of his car seat, then keeping tabs on him while we're in there ordering, then having to get back in the car all over again. I really do try to limit the amount of times we get junk food too, but sometimes the lure of that damn drive through is too great! We have a burger franchise here called "Steers" (not sure if you tried it when you were here) but they are leap years better than McD's or KFC, but ALAS, they don't have drivethru's. Or maybe that's a good thing, because I would be able to resist even less if they did!
Posted by: Valkyrie at November 20, 2007 10:01 AMGlad you're feeling some better~those 1st few weeks of pregnancy are tough. Sorry that Olivia had to go thru the sticks & hope that she's outgrown the egg stuff. I'm glad things went well w/Karen & wish you luck w/your new position~you'll be great though :) Can't wait to see your pregnancy pics~it's so cute to see a baby belly :) W/all 3 of my pregnancies, I craved fruit ALL the time! I need to go get that book for Kendall~he's beginning to get into CHRISTmas & loves the trees, lights, & decorations but I too want to teach him the REAL reason behind the season :) Funny poop story, LOL ;) Kids say the darndest things ;)
Posted by: Connie at November 21, 2007 12:04 AM