8 posts tagged “baby”
Last night we had Brianna for about 3 hours while mom went out shopping. It was the easiest babysitting job I have ever done because all that little girl did was sleep. She woke up for about 20 mins to eat, but went right back to bed.
Shes starting to smile and getting these goofy grins now. Of course, its gas causing it but you can't help but laugh when she smiles at certain moments. I grabbed a perfect pic last night and just had to share it.
Its been about 2 months since we have been able to speak with Miles. We have received 2 letters just in the last 2 weeks and haven't been able to go see him while they were holding him in Orlando. It hasn't been all that fun and you can just imagine the stress my mom has been going through. I mean, no matter what, he will always be her baby and she will always worry.
But he has finally called today and considering, he is doing alright. It was just a relief to hear that. I'm not sure what has gone on between him and Jenn but it must not have been good. First thing he said to us was he doesn't want to talk about her, he doesn't want to see her, etc. Hmm..do I hear Drama playing in the air?? Only thing he says is he hopes she will let us bring his daughter to see him when she gets a bit older. Hard to say whats going to happen there. We don't even know whats going to happen with us either!
The earliest he is looking to get out is sometime in April 2010., latest Sept of the same year. Seems like such a long time but in reality, it isn't and he got lucky once again. They wanted to give him 4 yrs. The only good thing about the whole thing is, when he gets out, he has no probation. We shall see what happens then -sighs-
Speaking of Jen....I guess she went into false labor this past Sat. We didn't hear about it till late Sunday night. She's due any day now so theres excitement in the air...I sooooo Can't wait.
Jobs going good. I am still there so that is something LOL It can be stressful somedays and so many changes every day...so many, makes my head reel pretty fast sometimes. With the way the economy is going, all these changes are going into effect and the pressure can be hard some days. Butttttt...you got to do what you got to do right??
But thats the latest news. Hopefully next time I will have pictures of Brianna Maria to show off (if she hasn't changed her mind again!)
As I sit here this morning with my morning cup of the occasional coffee, I watch the clock for 8 am so I can call the doctors and make a appointment. A appointment I am not looking forward too because if it turns out to be what I suspect (pneumonia) I will be admitted in the hospital till it clears up. I had a chest cold about 3 weeks back and haven't been able to shake off a cough that stemmed from that and for the past 3 days, I have been feeling pretty bad.
Last night/this morning was spent coughing my brains out which has left me feeling pretty weak and exhausted. For the second time this week, I have no choice but to call off work and get this taken care of. Pneumonia is nothing to play around with and I need to get it checked out. Last time I had it, I was admitted in the hospital for 5 days. Joy! Thank goodness I have medical insurance this time because just for the medication I had to take left a huge void in my pocket book! $175 bucks for 5 tiny pills! Then of course the hospital fees and etc and this all came during a time that my financial situation was not all that great. But what can you do? If your sick, your sick and if you want to be well, you got to take care of it.
A co-worker of mine at a previous job came down with pneumonia. She had had it for a few days and finally was so sick, her husband took her to the ER. She never came home. She passed away less then 24 hrs later. Scary stuff I tell ya.
As you probably have noticed, I haven't been blogging all that much. Its not that I haven't had much to blog about, its just that what I do have to blog about hasn't been all that good and I've kept putting it off. My brother, once again has found himself in the hot seat. Meaning, he was doing so good for a little over a year since he came home from prison and I actually thought there was some hope for him. He met a girl, fell in love....stayed out of trouble and is even expecting his first child here in a few months. I was so proud of him...even surprised he managed to stay out of trouble for as long as he did. I actually only gave him less then 2 months!
But yes. He did another stupid thing. One night of booze and hanging around with people he shouldn't have has made him make the wrong decison and he is now sitting in a Orlando jail, awaiting for a bed to open in one of our Florida prisons to finish out the 3 years of remaining time he had for probation. The state wanted to give him 4 years. The full 4 years they were wanting to give him the first time but the judge gave him some slack. So instead of taking it and running with it and being grateful, he screws up again and wasn't so lucky. They did cut him a bit of slack again this time. The judge did give him the credit for the year probation he did and if we heard right, the year he did in county and prison time he did. If thats the case, then he should be out in 2010 sometime.
I have mixed feelings about all of this. I hurt because he IS my baby brother and I hate the choices he has made for his life. He was not brought up to be like this. I feel bad for my mom because she is always wondering where she has gone wrong. Did she love him to much? Did she spoil him to much? Was a loving home not good enough? I can only imagine what thoughts go through her mind every day when she faces the day ahead of her. She is a mom...regardless, he will always be her baby. I think she finally realizes, this is his life, his choices and its time she let him go and live his life the way he wants. Of course, she doesn't have to like it, but she needs to accept it.
What really sucks though is the fact, here he is, ready to be a father and where is he? Jenn is left behind to handle this on her own. A child herself having a child and he has put her in this situation. But what is done is done and we have no choice but to move forward and take care of things. Rather Miles is there or not, that child will not go without. Jenn will have the support and the help that she needs and she knows we are here for her. She has moved back home with her mom which was a smart thing to do. With her being as young as she is, she needs her mom. In the meantime, everyone has been pulling together and doing what needs to be done. Our house is beginning to look like baby central here and I can't help but feel giddy. In less then 2 months, we will have a bundle of joy in our arms and it won't be soon enough!
Like Exer's latest blog post, changes are going to be happening as well. Along with his changes, will be changes for me. Neither one of us is all that happy but we will manage like we always do. Just that we both know, the changes that are likely going to happen is not going to be much fun. We have been spoiled way to long and its like 2 people being dragged along with both of us resisting and both losing. I have a image in our heads of being pulled along, our feet dragging in the dirt and both of us shouting NO! LOL. But I also know, we won't let it keep us down long and we will adapt to the new changes and carry on -nods-
In about 2 months, my niece will be coming into the world no doubt kicking and screaming and I have been busy working on a Hand Stitched Baby Quilt. Her theme is Whinnie the Pooh, so after finding the material that I wanted, I've slowly got it on its way.
This is my second attempt at making a quilt...finding it much better hand sewing it. Course, it takes longer but when you have the final results, its much more satisfying.
The one good thing about hand sewing, I can sit here, chat, watch tv or whatever while my hands stay busy and since starting it, I've come a long way....
My first one I made was about 8 years ago. A Christmas Theme one I made for my mother and each Christmas since, you will find it draped over the arm of her couch or across her legs and she is sitting there with her book and a cup of coffee. Its a great feeling to see it in great use and I can only hope this newest one will be just as loved.
The Quilt top is finally done!!! I think it came out rather beautiful and I can not wait till I get it completely done.
The finishing process is a little more tedious and time comsuming, but thats ok. I still have a while yet to get it finished. This coming weekend, I will grab what I need to finish it. Once done, I will show the final product!
Each stitched is sewed with love as I await her arrival and the time we will have ahead of us. She is going to be one spoiled little girl when her Aunt gets through (but I can do that -nods-)
Mom and I were out and about today to grab a few things and while there, we made the mistake of stopping in the baby section. I had once stated to Miles and Jen that I was not going to buy any clothes for the baby other then the basic because people have been handing them clothes everyday and well....they grow so fast! Mhmmmm....like I can keep my word!
Mom and I had to literally drag each other away before we bought the store out LOL I ended up buying Haley 4 outfits and a Onesie and some head band thingies baby girls wear.
We have yet to finish the baby room. I need to get busy because its slowly starting to fill up with baby things. They are getting their crib next week and Jens father has a dresser and I got Jen a Rocking chair. Time is getting close -nods-
On a other note:
I smell rain. Looking out my door, I see its raining! Wow! Its been 3 weeks since we had any rain and its very much needed.....
Miles and Jenn found out today they are having a little girl!
-dances across the room- Yup yup...I am happy. I was hoping they were having a little girl haha
I don't think I have ever seen a picture this clear when it comes to a Ultra sound unless it was with a 3D camera. I'm anxious to see if she will end up with the family dimples lol
Hahah the babys butt. The view that decided this was a girl and omgggg at them legs! A little chubby thing LOL
Today I actually started shopping for the baby to be. I felt so lost roaming in the baby department and I just wanted to load up a ton of carts and take it all home. I ordered somethings online last night, like, onesies and socks but without us knowing if the baby is a boy or girl, it makes it hard. I haven't really been able to find many items for both.
I figured every time I go to the store, I will pick up a few things that will really be helpful for the mom to be when the baby is finally here. Baby powder, baby wipes, diaper rash ointment, diapers, bibs and so on.
Good idea right? I think so anyways -nods-
There lives are soon going to be taking a huge turn and I can only hope they will be ready. With them being as young as they are, I can't help but be a little scared for them. One thing they will never be without is support. I know that my mom and I will be there for them every step of the way and I know her dad will be as well. I only hope her mother will shake off her grudge and become a part of their lives again. Miles and Jen chose to go down this road and its done. Now its time to get over it and help them get though it. I'm big into family and I believe families need to stick together no matter what and help each other through anything.
It broke our hearts and we missed him dearly. But he is a big dog and took a lot of money for his upkeep. Money that we just did not have at the time. We are not ones to neglect our pets so we felt it was the right thing to do..regardless of how we were hurting. Well the friend who had him just recently been evicted from her home because her land lord sold the place and she could no longer keep Scooby. We took him back in a heartbeat! We are more stable now and can care for him and our other pets and we wanted him back LOL He comes running in the house...all excited, jumping around and giving hugs and kisses. He ran out back and started marking his territory all thru the back yard =P It is so good to have him home again!
Jen is 17 weeks pregnant and she had her first sonogram today and sadly, they weren't able to tell the sex. I was looking forward to it all day too! According to the doctor, all looks good and he was moving around quite a bit. Miles (my brother) said he was jumping around, raising his arms and it took all he had not to burst into a blubbering baby himself. He got teary eyed, but manage to keep the tears at bay. I wanted to cry myself when he was telling how it went LOL
Here is their first picture of their child. I was amazed how clear it turned out. If only he/she was laying on his side....
Just too cute -s-
