I've probably had two of the worst colds of my life during this pregnancy. The first one being around 12 weeks and lasting almost 3 weeks... and now this one at 34+ weeks. Maybe it's the pregnancy and my body "working on the baby" that's made the ability to get well take so long....but all I know is that THIS SUCKS. I've never called sick into work (and been legitimately sick)... But I did with the first cold and went home early today.
Last Wednesday I woke up with a sore throat and knew within 48 hrs I'd have a full blown cold. I don't think I was really expecting 'this'. I'm not finding any relief. I wake up feeling worse after a nap. I'm not comfortable sitting up or laying down. My teeth hurt from clinching my jaw to swallow b/c my throat hurts so bad... and I feel like a Giant has his thumbs stuffed in my ears as far as they'll go. The Doc did say being 34 weeks I could take anything over-the-counter, but nothing is bringing me relief...and thinking I'm loading up the baby with Tylenol isn't the most comforting feeling.
I'm sure it'll work it's way out of me and I'll be 100% by the time she is here...but it's not going to make these last few weeks very fun. However, I would rather go through it now than when I'm trying to take care of my new baby.
12.07.2009
10.28.2009
Extras for the Girl
Found this website a few weeks ago. It's pretty cool for creating custom wish lists. There are so many things I found I wanted for my little girl that Babies R Us and Target just didn't have.... then it snowballed from there. I do like the element of surprise.... for instance the fact that I have two diaper bags on this list and one on Babies R Us.... Sure, I only need one but which one will be up to my loving friends & family out there purchasing gifts. Take a look & enjoy!!!!
Mi Casa
The house quest came to an abrupt end the other week. To make a really REALLY realllllly long story short... I am not eligible for the 8k. Despite the fact that I have not “owned” a home in over 3+ years, I have been claiming mortgage interest on my tax returns.... and that disqualifies me. Bummer dude.
I quickly went into rent mode and in a two apartment search found the perfect place. Here is a comparison... which one would you choose....
A B
2 yrs old 6 yrs old
Rent + electric Rent + $30 water/sewer/trash + electric
“Two toned” walls White walls/white ceiling
Different light fixtures per room &/or ceiling fan hook ups Milky glass “bubble” lights throughout
1026 sq ft 948 sq ft
Covered parking included Rent + $30 = $154 MORE than A..... no covered parking.
Obviously A is what I went with.... but it’s “income based”. Sounds hoosier, but to save $154/month.... I’ll take it!!! A visit to the complex and you’d never guess. (Give it 5 or so years and maybe.) But it’s well maintained for the time being.... Getting approved was like jumping through hoops....some of them I think were flaming. I think my situation is a little unique and they had to make sure I wasn’t going to be making more money than I stated....via support from others concerning the baby, equity in “my” house... oh, and proof that I was in fact pregnant with a note from my doctor. Ha! Klassy. Buuuut, I guess any ol... ughhhh, ‘plump’ woman could claim her income will be supporting two people in the near future and therefore qualify. I really thought they would be asking for a urine or blood sample... but the request never came. (However, if they’d like to maintain their sparkling complex they may want to consider that in the future.) The process took two weeks total.... but when every time you call you get an answering machine or every time you try and fax something it takes a minimum of 3x’s... that two weeks seemed like two months. I wasn’t the most fun thing I’ve done.... but it all worked out and I’m getting the keys to my new place tomorrow night!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I quickly went into rent mode and in a two apartment search found the perfect place. Here is a comparison... which one would you choose....
A B
2 yrs old 6 yrs old
Rent + electric Rent + $30 water/sewer/trash + electric
“Two toned” walls White walls/white ceiling
Different light fixtures per room &/or ceiling fan hook ups Milky glass “bubble” lights throughout
1026 sq ft 948 sq ft
Covered parking included Rent + $30 = $154 MORE than A..... no covered parking.
Obviously A is what I went with.... but it’s “income based”. Sounds hoosier, but to save $154/month.... I’ll take it!!! A visit to the complex and you’d never guess. (Give it 5 or so years and maybe.) But it’s well maintained for the time being.... Getting approved was like jumping through hoops....some of them I think were flaming. I think my situation is a little unique and they had to make sure I wasn’t going to be making more money than I stated....via support from others concerning the baby, equity in “my” house... oh, and proof that I was in fact pregnant with a note from my doctor. Ha! Klassy. Buuuut, I guess any ol... ughhhh, ‘plump’ woman could claim her income will be supporting two people in the near future and therefore qualify. I really thought they would be asking for a urine or blood sample... but the request never came. (However, if they’d like to maintain their sparkling complex they may want to consider that in the future.) The process took two weeks total.... but when every time you call you get an answering machine or every time you try and fax something it takes a minimum of 3x’s... that two weeks seemed like two months. I wasn’t the most fun thing I’ve done.... but it all worked out and I’m getting the keys to my new place tomorrow night!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
10.04.2009
Will you be mine?!
I'm feeling a "little" bit of pressure to get settled into a place before 'Girl' Mae gets here. I've been house hunting for a few months and I feel like I've been on a good luck streak all week.
First, I've hopefully found us a little home right off Bryan Road. I couldn't ask for a better location or price (dependant on negotiations of course). It needs a little TLC, but after looking at other options in my price range the fact that this place doesn't reek of mold and I could take a walk at night with out the need to be 'packin' in the diaper bag..... it's pretty much "perfect". My offer goes in first thing tomorrow morning and the bank has 72 hrs to respond.
Second, I'm eligible for the first time home buyers 8k tax credit....I've known this for quite some time. But what I didn't know was the IRA I'm going to cash out for my down payment can be cashed out PENALTY FREE!!!! I inquired with my bank this week if it's used as a deposit for a 1st time home buyer there is no penalty!!! I was estimating I'd lose about 20%.... This was fantastic news and I couldn't get through telling Baby Daddy with out bursting into joyous tears.
Third, I first thought this was a short sale. In short sales you can't ask for anything from the seller. It is not a short sale, but is bank owned... I don't know the exact difference, but it does mean that I can ask for closing costs & negotiations are easier. (Short Sales require a lot of paperwork... if the bank denies your offer you start all over again).
I really hope it all works out and I can start to nest for my lil birdy. I hope that the bank doesn't take the full 72 hours, I've lost enough sleep already and can't spare another wink.
http://www.cbgundaker.com/search/advanced/detail.jsp?mls_num=90051756&type=res
First, I've hopefully found us a little home right off Bryan Road. I couldn't ask for a better location or price (dependant on negotiations of course). It needs a little TLC, but after looking at other options in my price range the fact that this place doesn't reek of mold and I could take a walk at night with out the need to be 'packin' in the diaper bag..... it's pretty much "perfect". My offer goes in first thing tomorrow morning and the bank has 72 hrs to respond.
Second, I'm eligible for the first time home buyers 8k tax credit....I've known this for quite some time. But what I didn't know was the IRA I'm going to cash out for my down payment can be cashed out PENALTY FREE!!!! I inquired with my bank this week if it's used as a deposit for a 1st time home buyer there is no penalty!!! I was estimating I'd lose about 20%.... This was fantastic news and I couldn't get through telling Baby Daddy with out bursting into joyous tears.
Third, I first thought this was a short sale. In short sales you can't ask for anything from the seller. It is not a short sale, but is bank owned... I don't know the exact difference, but it does mean that I can ask for closing costs & negotiations are easier. (Short Sales require a lot of paperwork... if the bank denies your offer you start all over again).
I really hope it all works out and I can start to nest for my lil birdy. I hope that the bank doesn't take the full 72 hours, I've lost enough sleep already and can't spare another wink.
http://www.cbgundaker.com/search/advanced/detail.jsp?mls_num=90051756&type=res
9.26.2009
Registry & Bedding
Baby Daddy and I got lots done today.... Went and registered for Baby Mae. Today we hit up Babies R Us and tried to keep it simple, with plans to finish up at Target with in the next few weeks. Mid-registering there was a storm and power outage. Upon turning back in the gun our registry was nowhere to be found. It was busy and time consuming, something we didn't feel like doing again. We left in hopes that Indian Sally (dot not feather) would get some tech support and find our list out in computer lala land... sure enough it was there and we're good to go (not a 2nd time).
Just a few seconds ago we put in our order on Etsy.com for Girl Mae's custom baby bedding. I'm really excited and nervous.....piecing together something on your own based off 1x1 in online fabric samples is, well, nerve-wracking. I can't wait to see the final results, it's going to be a long 6-8 weeks. The main fabric will be P, with hints of M, I, and R.....
Just a few seconds ago we put in our order on Etsy.com for Girl Mae's custom baby bedding. I'm really excited and nervous.....piecing together something on your own based off 1x1 in online fabric samples is, well, nerve-wracking. I can't wait to see the final results, it's going to be a long 6-8 weeks. The main fabric will be P, with hints of M, I, and R.....
9.15.2009
This is going to be a stretch for me... seeing as I have this strange phobia of having people read what I write. (My heart is in my throat as I type.) I often write like I talk...which usually comes out bass-akwards. So bare with my misuse of words (i.e. "bare"... did that on purpose)... typos... misspellings... incorrect punctuation... and overall poor writing skills... and if you can make it through my rants and raves you'll get to know a little bit more about me and my Baby Girl due January 13th 2010.....
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