AH! We are in the apartment and getting settled. Unpacking still isn't done but I am trying not to do too much in one day. I've done about 1 box per day, though only doing small or half packed boxes. I've been feeling quite nauseas and exhausted lately so it's hard to get a lot done. Plus, doing that between still doing normal household chores and cleaning up after 2 very messy little boys.
We have decided that getting another vehicle right now just isn't feasible for us. So as it stands, we are going to keep the truck and car that we have. But when I need to go somewhere, hubby will take the car so that I can have the truck. I just feel better about driving the truck and feel its much more reliable. We are going to work on getting all of our debt paid off this year so that next year we can get a new vehicle and end up paying less interest because our credit will look much better. It's not bad now, but will be great once we get some of this debt taken care of.
Other than that, it's been life as normal, with the pregnancy symptoms of course. I do love being pregnant but the nausea could go. I start to feel it around 10-11pm and it lasts through 2-3am. Mostly keeping me awake, even when I am not actually throwing up. It's nice that it's happening when everyone is asleep, except the fact it keeps me from getting much sleep.
I have my first appointment next week and I am super excited! I hope they do an ultrasound to make sure it's going as it should because I have been so worried and frightened. After having an ectopic pregnancy, it's definitely a lot more scary to wonder if everything is going to work out as you hope it does. I can say that I have been trying to really take better care of my body this time, cutting back the soda, taking my vitamins and reducing the smoking as I did when I was pregnant with my boys. Drinking more water and trying to get decent amounts of sleep, without over working my body. It's harder than it sounds, but I am doing it and trying to make sure that I am doing what I am supposed to do! I feel good about this pregnancy and don't think I will have any issues, though you never know.
Anyway, it's time for me to try to get some sleep! I will write again soon!
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Monday, January 24, 2011
Good ideas aren't always good
So, my bright idea to move has been quite the stressful adventure. The moving itself was pretty relaxed, though we did no packing and no moving of things ourselves, other than the liquids and jewelry that they won't do. We had a pretty good experience with the move, but unpacking in a nightmare. So many boxes and so little space. I feel like we may end up living out of these boxes for months and it's only been a couple days.
We moved on Friday and by Friday night I had 75% of the kitchen unpacked and put away, about 50% of our bedroom, about 50% of the kids' room and all big furniture was set up and in place before we went to bed Friday night. I was quite pleased with how much we accomplished in just a few hours of being in our new home. Now, 4 days later, I feel like if I unpack 1 more box I am going to go insane.
Plus, the amazing landlord we had for 2 years turned into a total nitpick during out final inspection of the house. Now, we knew there were going to be some issues, but some turned into a lot. We got a little more than half our deposit back and have opened an insurance claim. Hopefully all will work out, but who knows. Hopefully we can get the insurance to cover it all so that we can get the rest of our deposit back.
One good thing that has come out of this is that we are getting me a new vehicle! Brand new! I am so excited! With a baby on the way and all that, a newer bigger vehicle is needed. We are getting a van and it had 48 miles on it during my test drive tonight! This will be the newest vehicle I've ever owned! I can't wait til it's mine!
Anywho... there's my update. Hoping to get back to blogging regularly soon! Just busy with unpacking and settling in! Hope everyone has a great week!
We moved on Friday and by Friday night I had 75% of the kitchen unpacked and put away, about 50% of our bedroom, about 50% of the kids' room and all big furniture was set up and in place before we went to bed Friday night. I was quite pleased with how much we accomplished in just a few hours of being in our new home. Now, 4 days later, I feel like if I unpack 1 more box I am going to go insane.
Plus, the amazing landlord we had for 2 years turned into a total nitpick during out final inspection of the house. Now, we knew there were going to be some issues, but some turned into a lot. We got a little more than half our deposit back and have opened an insurance claim. Hopefully all will work out, but who knows. Hopefully we can get the insurance to cover it all so that we can get the rest of our deposit back.
One good thing that has come out of this is that we are getting me a new vehicle! Brand new! I am so excited! With a baby on the way and all that, a newer bigger vehicle is needed. We are getting a van and it had 48 miles on it during my test drive tonight! This will be the newest vehicle I've ever owned! I can't wait til it's mine!
Anywho... there's my update. Hoping to get back to blogging regularly soon! Just busy with unpacking and settling in! Hope everyone has a great week!
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
BUSY BUSY
Whew... what a weekend. We went car shopping. I love to go shopping, but as anyone knows, car shopping is the second most expensive kind of shopping there is... lol... We are looking at vans now that our family is growing again! Neither of our vehicles really allows for room to grow and we need more space!
If all goes well, we may be the owners of a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan Hero. Not exactly my first pick, but it's what fell within our price range. If I had more money just to blow on a vehicle, I would have gone for the 2011 Chrylser Town and Country Limited. But, we take what we can get within our budget. It's a nice van though. Comes with a media package which includes DVD and a 9in screen! With kids, it will be wonderful to have that available to us! It doesn't have all the bells and whistles but it definitely has enough to keep us all comfortable and allows us the room we need with a growing family!
We also went bed shopping. Now that we are expecting another child and moving into a 3 bedroom apartment, looks like it's time for bunk beds. The two older boys will share a room together now, at least for the rest of our time in Germany. If this baby is a boy, we may consider changing some things around in the states if we only get a 3 bedroom there too. We didn't buy beds yet, just wanted to peek at what some of our options will be when we make that venture, soon.
Today, I get to do as much laundry as I can do in a day, pack our kitchen up and get things ready for FMO to come pick up their stuff. Two days is what we get to live without a freezer, washer/dryer or closets. Luckily we do have some built-in closet space in the house, but a lot of our clothes will be packed up tonight. Same thing with the food, no freezer means some stuff in there will have to go in the trash. Ah well.
I am really hoping that Wednesday, Thursday and Friday fly by quickly. I am ready to get this move done and over with. I already stress when it comes to moving, and being pregnant I find myself stressing even more, which is not good. I just want it to be over so that I can relax and quit stressing over it and relax and enjoy this wonderful baby growing inside me!!!
If all goes well, we may be the owners of a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan Hero. Not exactly my first pick, but it's what fell within our price range. If I had more money just to blow on a vehicle, I would have gone for the 2011 Chrylser Town and Country Limited. But, we take what we can get within our budget. It's a nice van though. Comes with a media package which includes DVD and a 9in screen! With kids, it will be wonderful to have that available to us! It doesn't have all the bells and whistles but it definitely has enough to keep us all comfortable and allows us the room we need with a growing family!
We also went bed shopping. Now that we are expecting another child and moving into a 3 bedroom apartment, looks like it's time for bunk beds. The two older boys will share a room together now, at least for the rest of our time in Germany. If this baby is a boy, we may consider changing some things around in the states if we only get a 3 bedroom there too. We didn't buy beds yet, just wanted to peek at what some of our options will be when we make that venture, soon.
Today, I get to do as much laundry as I can do in a day, pack our kitchen up and get things ready for FMO to come pick up their stuff. Two days is what we get to live without a freezer, washer/dryer or closets. Luckily we do have some built-in closet space in the house, but a lot of our clothes will be packed up tonight. Same thing with the food, no freezer means some stuff in there will have to go in the trash. Ah well.
I am really hoping that Wednesday, Thursday and Friday fly by quickly. I am ready to get this move done and over with. I already stress when it comes to moving, and being pregnant I find myself stressing even more, which is not good. I just want it to be over so that I can relax and quit stressing over it and relax and enjoy this wonderful baby growing inside me!!!
Friday, January 14, 2011
Expecting!
Well, the cat is out of the bag! We are having a baby! I was trying to keep it kinda quiet for a while, but apparently it's not something I hide well. And of course, comment after comment and my guilty face not being able to hide it.
Adrien has been mighty clingy to me for a while and while talking to some other mommies about it, they brought up an old tale about that. Saying if they cling to you, you will probably have a baby of the opposite sex, where if they want nothing with you it probably means it's a baby of the same sex. Of course when she said that, my face just couldn't hide it.
It's still very early and after my last pregnancy, I am trying to be extra careful. Vitamins, eating healthier and quitting smoking are all a must! I am also being careful not to do too much during the day, and taking frequent breaks when I need to.
With our move being next week, things are hectic and crazy around here. Trying to get ready, but not over working myself, is more difficult than I thought it would be. Boxes need to get packed, moved around and lifted. I end up kicking them across the floor so that I am not lifting anything to heavy.
I am so excited about this pregnancy and can't wait until I am able to feel the baby move and see my baby for the first time!!! What an awesome new journey to share with everyone!!
Adrien has been mighty clingy to me for a while and while talking to some other mommies about it, they brought up an old tale about that. Saying if they cling to you, you will probably have a baby of the opposite sex, where if they want nothing with you it probably means it's a baby of the same sex. Of course when she said that, my face just couldn't hide it.
It's still very early and after my last pregnancy, I am trying to be extra careful. Vitamins, eating healthier and quitting smoking are all a must! I am also being careful not to do too much during the day, and taking frequent breaks when I need to.
With our move being next week, things are hectic and crazy around here. Trying to get ready, but not over working myself, is more difficult than I thought it would be. Boxes need to get packed, moved around and lifted. I end up kicking them across the floor so that I am not lifting anything to heavy.
I am so excited about this pregnancy and can't wait until I am able to feel the baby move and see my baby for the first time!!! What an awesome new journey to share with everyone!!
What a Train Wreck
Sheesh, my house looks like a train wreck. All these boxes and things that need to either get tossed or packed. Moving can be such a pain in the butt. Though, I am so glad we are finally doing it! I will just be happy when it's done and we are settled into our new place.
I'd been working so hard on getting things packed and separated. Sorting through things we don't need and getting as much ready to donate or trash as possible. Now, though, I have to limit how much work I am doing. I am having some medical stuff going on, so no lifting heavy stuff and have to be careful that I am not doing too much. Just stinks because my house looks like a train wreck and I want nothing more than to bust my butt getting it all done.
Tuesday the movers are coming to do an evaluation of all our stuff. Hopefully this weekend the hubby and I can work together to get everything done so that it's clean and easy to do for the movers. That, and I don't want them packing the stuff I don't plan on keeping. I want it all to be gone, not piled in our new place.
Friday is the big day! Just 1 more week! Then we will spend the weekend cleaning and getting things done before the landlords come check us out on Monday! I am sad to leave this house, it has been quite wonderful, but happy to be near friends! Until then, it's off to trying to fix this train wreck without hurting myself!
I'd been working so hard on getting things packed and separated. Sorting through things we don't need and getting as much ready to donate or trash as possible. Now, though, I have to limit how much work I am doing. I am having some medical stuff going on, so no lifting heavy stuff and have to be careful that I am not doing too much. Just stinks because my house looks like a train wreck and I want nothing more than to bust my butt getting it all done.
Tuesday the movers are coming to do an evaluation of all our stuff. Hopefully this weekend the hubby and I can work together to get everything done so that it's clean and easy to do for the movers. That, and I don't want them packing the stuff I don't plan on keeping. I want it all to be gone, not piled in our new place.
Friday is the big day! Just 1 more week! Then we will spend the weekend cleaning and getting things done before the landlords come check us out on Monday! I am sad to leave this house, it has been quite wonderful, but happy to be near friends! Until then, it's off to trying to fix this train wreck without hurting myself!
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Military comes first!
After watching a video someone posted on Facebook, I was reminded that I have taken my life with my husband for granted. In March, we will be married for 5 years! He's military, which, for a lot of couples, means 2-3 years of that spent together. I am one of the few lucky spouses who can say I have spent those 5 years, minus a couple weeks here and there, with my husband.
The majority of the military goes through at least one deployment within their first couple of years on active duty. My husband has been in for almost 9 years and hasn't been deployed yet. He has tried, volunteering and even begging to go, just hasn't happened. Though, I know many spouses who are on their 2nd or 3rd deployment and haven't been married as long as we have. It's sad that I have taken this for granted, but I am glad to have been reminded.
Do I want my husband to deploy, not really. Do I know that it will help his career and happen eventually, yes. While I wouldn't want to see him leave, I know that it's going to happen at some point. I also know that it will help boost his career in the military. That's something a lot of people don't realize about being military. Without deployments or short tours (normally a 12-18 month assignment without family), their careers are normally capped at a certain point.
I hate hearing people who aren't military say "well, I had to be by myself for 2 whole weeks while my husband went to a conference". 2 weeks is nothing compared to the 6-12 months that spouses live without their husband's and wives are in a dangerous country. People who have never lived this life just don't understand it. It's hard, and lots of marriages end because of the separations and stress this lifestyle brings. Even not going through a deployment, this lifestyle is very stressful on families.
We move, we put our lives/careers on hold (not always but there are times these do suffer), we have to make new friends every couple of years, we cook dinners that don't get eaten, we do many things that other spouses don't do, and on a daily basis. The military comes first. Sometimes it can be hard to handle. But now that I have that reminder of how lucky I have been, I am going to stop taking this life for granted and take the opportunities I do have!
The majority of the military goes through at least one deployment within their first couple of years on active duty. My husband has been in for almost 9 years and hasn't been deployed yet. He has tried, volunteering and even begging to go, just hasn't happened. Though, I know many spouses who are on their 2nd or 3rd deployment and haven't been married as long as we have. It's sad that I have taken this for granted, but I am glad to have been reminded.
Do I want my husband to deploy, not really. Do I know that it will help his career and happen eventually, yes. While I wouldn't want to see him leave, I know that it's going to happen at some point. I also know that it will help boost his career in the military. That's something a lot of people don't realize about being military. Without deployments or short tours (normally a 12-18 month assignment without family), their careers are normally capped at a certain point.
I hate hearing people who aren't military say "well, I had to be by myself for 2 whole weeks while my husband went to a conference". 2 weeks is nothing compared to the 6-12 months that spouses live without their husband's and wives are in a dangerous country. People who have never lived this life just don't understand it. It's hard, and lots of marriages end because of the separations and stress this lifestyle brings. Even not going through a deployment, this lifestyle is very stressful on families.
We move, we put our lives/careers on hold (not always but there are times these do suffer), we have to make new friends every couple of years, we cook dinners that don't get eaten, we do many things that other spouses don't do, and on a daily basis. The military comes first. Sometimes it can be hard to handle. But now that I have that reminder of how lucky I have been, I am going to stop taking this life for granted and take the opportunities I do have!
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