Did everyone have a good weekend? I'm at work tonight and these storms are bringing us lots of business.
I finally did a couple of things on my check list! I hired a maid service and they're starting next week. DH hasn't cut the lawn in forever because of our schedules and taking care of DS, and today someone knocked on our door and asked if we wanted him to cut our grass for $25. Why yes you can! H didn't get a card from him or anything but he said he'd be back in 2 weeks. Perfect!
I'm going to make dermatologist and allergist appointments today when I get home. For real this time...
The storm hit me last night about 1800. Right as I was discharging 2 families. Joy. I was really nervous about sending them out in weather and documented the shit out of the fact that it was severe weather and they were more than welcome to stay until it passed. Nope, everyone was adamant they go home. Ahhhh!
Woke up to little pup puking in his crate. While I was dealing with him, big pup nosed the bedroom door open and then pushed his way into ILs bedroom. Did I mention that one of their dogs hates our big pup? Yeah that was fun at 5:15 am. (H was in the shower).
And my mom and I are still not talking she did try to shoot the breeze with me over messenger, but I want her to understand why I'm angry. One of the messages said to "just relax and the baby will follow." No mom, doesn't work that way. Gah.
And my mom and I are still not talking she did try to shoot the breeze with me over messenger, but I want her to understand why I'm angry. One of the messages said to "just relax and the baby will follow." No mom, doesn't work that way. Gah.
Infuriating. I'm sorry that she just doesn't get it.
I had a really good, but busy weekend. We had friends in town so had to play tour guide. I'm trying to play catch up now for all the work I didn't get done over the weekend. I have a grad class starting in a few weeks so I'm trying to get all other school work done before that.
I was locked out of my work network until I remembered how to reset my password. I was stressing about it until I realized how dumb I was and that I could fix it myself.
Weekend was good. Got a few things accomplished around the house like steam cleaning my floors and unpacking this huge work shipment that had been sitting in our foyer for two weeks. I ordered a new ottoman to replace our coffee table. Today I need to order photos from Target because they are 25% off + free shipping.
My Texas geography is horrible so I can't quite figure out where the storms are. I need to read the news instead of just the headlines. I'm not sure if my SIL is affected; she's in Austin.
I was locked out of my work network until I remembered how to reset my password. I was stressing about it until I realized how dumb I was and that I could fix it myself.
Weekend was good. Got a few things accomplished around the house like steam cleaning my floors and unpacking this huge work shipment that had been sitting in our foyer for two weeks. I ordered a new ottoman to replace our coffee table. Today I need to order photos from Target because they are 25% off + free shipping.
My Texas geography is horrible so I can't quite figure out where the storms are. I need to read the news instead of just the headlines. I'm not sure if my SIL is affected; she's in Austin.
She's probably affected. The worst of the flooding occurred between Austin and San Antonio. Throughout the day yesterday and overnight, it moved east from Austin area, through my area and into Houston. The band stretched north through DFW and into Oklahoma. So basically all of central and east Texas is affected.
Downtown Houston is completely flooded. Some areas of highways are under water. One of our nurses is stuck. We have a million babies in the NICU and had tornado watches at points throughout the night. Of course I was in charge and was trying to figure out how we could safely get them all away from windows if a tornado touched down. Thank goodness we didn't have any tornadoes because my game plan did not include enough cardiac monitors...
Post by HoneySpider on May 26, 2015 8:42:40 GMT -5
I've graduated from the RE! U/s today was good, everything still measuring on track and HB was 140.
This will probably be my last baby related update for a while, out of sensitivity for others I'm going to try and limit my talk here to major milestones.
Downtown Houston is completed flooded. Some areas of highways are under water. One of our nurses is stuck. We have a million babies in the NICU and had tornado watches at points throughout the night. Of course I was in charge and was trying to figure out how we could safely get them all away from windows if a tornado touched down. Thank goodness we didn't have any tornadoes because my game plan did not include enough cardiac monitors...
We had a nice weekend together mixed with work and time off! I just have to get through the workday today and then pack for our mini getaway! Soooo pumped!!!
I've been crusing pin.ter.est for hair ideas. I just got my hair cut a couple weeks ago (just trimmed it up) but I wanna get a little more cut off and thinking of adding color. It's been over 4 years since I have dyed it and not sure if I want to mess with that again, but I really want to add purple in. Maybe ombre so I won't have root touch up. I can't commit enough to make an appointment tho.
My sister is in the Austin area too, but she didn't mention anything about the flooding, so I will assume she is okay. These floods are crazy!
H is still nervous about the work thing that happened on Friday, but no one called or emailed him back yet. I hope it's less serious than he makes it out to be.
I need a haircut, and I have an idea of what I want (a layered bob), but I have to work up the motivation to do it since I cut my hair myself. I'd say 75% of the time I do a pretty good job and the other 25% I wait for it to grow out lol.
I've been crusing pin.ter.est for hair ideas. I just got my hair cut a couple weeks ago (just trimmed it up) but I wanna get a little more cut off and thinking of adding color. It's been over 4 years since I have dyed it and not sure if I want to mess with that again, but I really want to add purple in. Maybe ombre so I won't have root touch up. I can't commit enough to make an appointment tho.
I had my cousins graduation this weekend. I didn't get back until late on Saturday. Sunday was spent grocery shopping and running errands. I hope to be able to do some spring cleaning next weekend. I'm on a staycation till Thursday so I could technically do it now...but I need a darn vacation. Lol
Post by estrellita on May 26, 2015 13:06:15 GMT -5
Hugs grover I wish people would learn to stop saying that!
I'm panicking about money daycare costs are seriously killing us. Our checking account hasn't been this low in a long time and H still needs to pay his student loans. I don't know what to do. There isn't much else we can cut out, though I'm going to call my student loan company and see if I can get payments lowered and we're looking at cheaper apartments. We've never had it easy with money, but we've never been cutting it so close before. My mom offered to help out but I don't want to have to rely on them again. I just wish things were easier!
((estrellita)) I've had to rely on a lot of family help the past couple years. My mom was buying our diapers and formula for the first 1.5 months while we were trying to sell our house. I get it. So many hugs.
((estrellita)) I've had to rely on a lot of family help the past couple years. My mom was buying our diapers and formula for the first 1.5 months while we were trying to sell our house. I get it. So many hugs.
My mom bought some for us when we went to Sam's with her once. I intended to pay her back but she never took the money. We need to buy formula again and we do have the money right now but I'm just hoping nothing else comes up before Friday! Part of the reason I wanted to start doing cloth diapers but we don't have that many yet and it costs a lot to start up. I'm thankful for my parents and all the help they've given me, but I feel like I should have my shit together by now, KWIM? It just sucks and I wish I could figure out how to get out of this!
Post by HoneySpider on May 26, 2015 13:42:20 GMT -5
estrellita I'm sorry, hang in there you will figure it out! I get what you mean about feeling like you should have your shit together, but let's face it, most of us need a little bit of help once in a while! My parents still offer to help out on stuff once in a while and even if we don't need to take them up on it, it does feel a little...defeating? But them I remember that I'm really lucky to have family who can help me out if I need it, whether it be money or a place to live temporarily or whatever. You'll be able to make it up to them down the road when they need it!
Yikes pooh8402- I'm glad it all turned out okay and the worst didn't happen.
Everyone in Texas stay safe. The news things I have seen are horrible.
Last night I found a tick on our pup. I took the tick to the vet today and it's a wood tick. They said that wood ticks do not carry lime disease, which is great. I went ahead and called/text everyone we were camping with to give them a heads up because we are not 100% sure where he got it.
DH and I picked our first batch of radishes yesterday. They are so yummy.
Post by luv2rn4fun on May 27, 2015 10:19:10 GMT -5
HUGE ((hugs)) grover. I'm sorry your mom just doesn't get it. I hope she comes around soon and can better support you. Maybe you should send her a link of "what not to say" type thing...maybe hearing/reading it from another source might make it click for her...
estrellita- Sorry to hear you are struggling with money. I hope things turn around soon but maybe considering accepting help if you need it for now. Things won't always be this tight and you guys will figure it out. ((hugs))
HoneySpider- YAY for a great appointment! Continued prayers for your little honeybaby!