He let me cut his hair Sunday night, it looks not bad. He picked out his clothes this morning. He is really excited to start wearing his new school clothes, but they are warmer and it's supposed to be hot today.
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| First day of Grade 2! |
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
First day of Grade 2!
I took Jackson up to school this morning. We walked, he wasn't too happy about that but he managed. It isn't far but he'd prefer to ride his bike. We don't have a lock for it so I didn't want it left there all day and no way I could ride it home! He saw Nolan as soon as we got there, but we didn't see any lists. Eventually a crowd of parents went back around the corner of the school so we followed and I saw the grade 3 & 2/3 lists... there was his name! He's in the 2/3 split phew! We met his teacher and she noted that he's in daycare so she knows where he goes at the end of the day. He wasn't too impressed with the kids in his class. Bradley is in there so that's good, and Scott (smartest kid last year according to Jackson). He also knows at least a few of the grade 3 kids. He was a little worried that he was going to have to learn the grade 3 stuff already, but I told him to just focus on the grade 2 stuff. I am sure he'll do great and I am actually glad he'll be pushed a bit. I hope his teacher sets up a twitter or blog or something like the others all have.
He let me cut his hair Sunday night, it looks not bad. He picked out his clothes this morning. He is really excited to start wearing his new school clothes, but they are warmer and it's supposed to be hot today.
He let me cut his hair Sunday night, it looks not bad. He picked out his clothes this morning. He is really excited to start wearing his new school clothes, but they are warmer and it's supposed to be hot today.
Monday, September 5, 2016
Almost back to school
Jackson starts grade 2 tomorrow. He let me cut his hair last night. I should really take a class or something because I am not the best at it! But he looks cute, with a few stray hairs I missed :-) He isn't too excited about it, I guess school is old news now. Right now he is at the neighbours playing. She was over here yesterday, which then led to a massive melt down and fight when I wouldn't let him go play again. I am enjoying the grown up tv channel. But wondering if I should go get him soon. I just don't want to face the fight.
His backpack is ready for the new year, along with a fancy pencil case and all the new supplies. I read the September school newsletter and see there will be a 1/2 split, a fully grade 2 class and a 2/3 split. I am not too pleased. I hope he is in either the 2 or 2/3 split. I know my son, he will be distracted with a split class but at least in a 2/3 split he will be distracted by harder work and perhaps push himself harder. I guess we will find out tomorrow. The teachers are all new to him, I guess they hired some new ones. The one he thought he'd be getting is actually teaching kindergarten this year. I also hope the one boy I do not like isn't in his class. I know the rest of the boys will not be a problem, he has lots of friends. Just that one boy.
We were at the park yesterday and there is a little orange and white cat. Very sweet, followed up around, not fixed. Jackson says the cat has been around the school for awhile now. I am sure he is very lost, but haven't seen any ads for him. Of course being an unneutered male he could be from miles away, they do wander to find girlfriends. If I had the money I would have brought him home, or rather to the vet to get a check up first. I do want another male cat, and orange cats have always been a soft spot for me. But I wanted to wait until we move, and I didn't want to pick up a stray! But oh do we both feel bad for the little kitty and wanted to bring him home.
Jackson doesn't know I am off the whole week. It's my last vacation week and I look forward to it. I need to start going to bed earlier and be ready to get up earlier too. I have an appointment with the nurse Wednesday and will need some blood work later in the week. Otherwise I plan to declutter, pack up some toys and hopefully work on the basement. As fall is quickly arriving, now is the time to load up the garage with garbage to toss. Once winter hits we like to park in the garage so there is less room to fill it up. Garbage pick up is only biweekly, but I should be able to get rid of some stuff. I should have been doing it over the holidays but it was hard with kiddo around. He likes to be in the same space as me.
I really wish I could plan a trip. I am trying to be responsible, and know that if I am buying a house I shouldn't spend the money on a trip. Plus of course the zika thing, everywhere I want to go it's there and I do not want to risk my future child. Why of why have I waited so long to do this? I should already have two kids. The message to anyone waiting for the perfect time, there isn't one, do it! I have to remember that even if we can't go on a trip for a few years, I can travel when I'm older too. And I will.
His backpack is ready for the new year, along with a fancy pencil case and all the new supplies. I read the September school newsletter and see there will be a 1/2 split, a fully grade 2 class and a 2/3 split. I am not too pleased. I hope he is in either the 2 or 2/3 split. I know my son, he will be distracted with a split class but at least in a 2/3 split he will be distracted by harder work and perhaps push himself harder. I guess we will find out tomorrow. The teachers are all new to him, I guess they hired some new ones. The one he thought he'd be getting is actually teaching kindergarten this year. I also hope the one boy I do not like isn't in his class. I know the rest of the boys will not be a problem, he has lots of friends. Just that one boy.
We were at the park yesterday and there is a little orange and white cat. Very sweet, followed up around, not fixed. Jackson says the cat has been around the school for awhile now. I am sure he is very lost, but haven't seen any ads for him. Of course being an unneutered male he could be from miles away, they do wander to find girlfriends. If I had the money I would have brought him home, or rather to the vet to get a check up first. I do want another male cat, and orange cats have always been a soft spot for me. But I wanted to wait until we move, and I didn't want to pick up a stray! But oh do we both feel bad for the little kitty and wanted to bring him home.
Jackson doesn't know I am off the whole week. It's my last vacation week and I look forward to it. I need to start going to bed earlier and be ready to get up earlier too. I have an appointment with the nurse Wednesday and will need some blood work later in the week. Otherwise I plan to declutter, pack up some toys and hopefully work on the basement. As fall is quickly arriving, now is the time to load up the garage with garbage to toss. Once winter hits we like to park in the garage so there is less room to fill it up. Garbage pick up is only biweekly, but I should be able to get rid of some stuff. I should have been doing it over the holidays but it was hard with kiddo around. He likes to be in the same space as me.
I really wish I could plan a trip. I am trying to be responsible, and know that if I am buying a house I shouldn't spend the money on a trip. Plus of course the zika thing, everywhere I want to go it's there and I do not want to risk my future child. Why of why have I waited so long to do this? I should already have two kids. The message to anyone waiting for the perfect time, there isn't one, do it! I have to remember that even if we can't go on a trip for a few years, I can travel when I'm older too. And I will.
Thursday, September 1, 2016
September already!
I can't believe August is already over. Time just seems to fly by. I'm not sure what we did all month. I know there were some parks, way too much shopping, a quick trip to my parent's, and a few daycare days. School starts on Tuesday, but I don't go back to work until Monday the 12th. I have some time off while kiddo is in school. I do have an appointment with the nurse practitioner for my women's check up (and hopefully a tetanus shot which apparently I need), and I have to go get a follow up TSH test for my thyroid. Tomorrow kiddo goes for the last day of summer daycare. He has moved up to group C, from group D. Even though he is the youngest in the grade they moved him up because it meant so much to him. I hope it goes well. He doesn't want to go but I feel it's important to get back into "school" mode a bit. Tuesday I will take him to school to see who his teacher is, and then he'll go to daycare after and I'll pick him up from there. Last year he was sick the first day, looking back now I think it was nerves. He won't be doing that this year.
I switched his bed to the bigger double from the twin he had. The first night was rough but he likes it now. I had to get some new sheets for the bed, and would still like another fitted just in case, we have a bunch of top sheets for it for some reason. He sleeps right in the middle of the bed. I like it for bedtime, since I sit in his room for what seems like forever while he settles down. And of course it is much more comfortable for story time. I was worried it would take up too much space but it fits well. The twin is in the guest room now, and there is actually room in there for a crib to go with it, should that be needed.
His fish is doing well. I had to really clean the little tank after our trip to my parent's. I put in a weekend feeder which was way too much for the little guy. I don't think he really ate any of. I would like to get a timed feeder for him, there is one on amazon I will look at getting. Of course now (as I tend to get obsessed with ideas) I'd like to get him a big proper 5 gallon tank with filter, heater, and all that. But I will hold off. I'd like to wait until we buy a house but who knows when that will be!
Speaking of homes, we have looked at quite a few model homes. One set was really nice. We looked at the big homes we can't afford. But even the basic townhome had a model we really liked. Jackson's room would have a cheater door to the bathroom, which he loves, and I could get the laundry upstairs, as well as a really nice master en suite and fancy kitchen. The best thing is the basic finishes are the granite I love (undermount sink!!) and hardwood on the main. I really like the homes, and the builder seems to do a great job, with nice finishes. But of course it's at the top of the budget, and in an area of town where I lived as a kid but haven't been to as an adult. It would be a further commute, not sure about the schools but that would likely work out ok. As I sit here watching tiny homes on HGTV. Yeah. I'd love one ha ha. But I know it won't happen until I'm retired I'm sure. Then who knows.
Jackson finished his swimming lessons, passing with flying colours, and moving on to level 3 starting mid-September. It will be interesting to have lessons once a week. But at the end of level 2 there were doing almost all the swimming required for level 3 so I am thinking he will pass. We shall see I guess! There are 13 lessons, it will be every Sunday morning. I am hoping he'll go for a haircut before lessons get too far so his hair is easier to deal with after the lessons, coming home with wet hair in cold weather is not a good idea. I am so proud of him for being able to swim so well already though. A month ago he couldn't swim at all. Now he can do 10+ meters on his front, and at least that on his back and side as well! Crazy.
He also learned to ride his big boy bike with no training wheels. That was fun. Not really. His bike broke basically, the chain fell off, his training wheels fell off. I bought him a new one, the old one was bought used for $20. Any way. The new one, I couldn't get the training wheels on so I told him he'd better figure it out. We went out and he did it. For a few meters any way, then he got wobbly and wouldn't try any more. I kind of fixed the older bike and he took that for the last bike day, but the training wheels really broke, didn't just fall off but fell apart. Tonight I took them off and off he went. He can ride! Then the bike broke, the wheel got all stuck and weird, so tomorrow I put the bell on the newer bike, and he'll be riding that from now on. Phew. What an adventure. He should have been able to do it before but he is quite cautious.
I really want to plan another trip. But I can't. With Zika, and buying a house, we just can't afford it, and I can't afford to get that virus if I do manage to get going on baby 2. Which I keep wondering about. I think I am worried it won't be possible and am bracing myself for that. I also worry it will take forever, and I will waste money on trying. I wonder if I will have to take time to get my thyroid working properly, and hopefully lose weight with that, and then there is testing, blood work, who knows what else. And of course I'm 41 already. Why oh why did I wait. Well I know why. I knew I wanted another baby when Jackson was under 1, but of course knew I had to wait and "pay back" at work so was waiting for that. Then it just seemed expensive. Then I had my gallbladder issues and before you know it I was turning 40 and thought that was it, impossible after that. I thought I was ok with it, that I could let it go. But I can't really. Not without at least trying, or finding out if I am too old, and my eggs are all gone.
I switched his bed to the bigger double from the twin he had. The first night was rough but he likes it now. I had to get some new sheets for the bed, and would still like another fitted just in case, we have a bunch of top sheets for it for some reason. He sleeps right in the middle of the bed. I like it for bedtime, since I sit in his room for what seems like forever while he settles down. And of course it is much more comfortable for story time. I was worried it would take up too much space but it fits well. The twin is in the guest room now, and there is actually room in there for a crib to go with it, should that be needed.
His fish is doing well. I had to really clean the little tank after our trip to my parent's. I put in a weekend feeder which was way too much for the little guy. I don't think he really ate any of. I would like to get a timed feeder for him, there is one on amazon I will look at getting. Of course now (as I tend to get obsessed with ideas) I'd like to get him a big proper 5 gallon tank with filter, heater, and all that. But I will hold off. I'd like to wait until we buy a house but who knows when that will be!
Speaking of homes, we have looked at quite a few model homes. One set was really nice. We looked at the big homes we can't afford. But even the basic townhome had a model we really liked. Jackson's room would have a cheater door to the bathroom, which he loves, and I could get the laundry upstairs, as well as a really nice master en suite and fancy kitchen. The best thing is the basic finishes are the granite I love (undermount sink!!) and hardwood on the main. I really like the homes, and the builder seems to do a great job, with nice finishes. But of course it's at the top of the budget, and in an area of town where I lived as a kid but haven't been to as an adult. It would be a further commute, not sure about the schools but that would likely work out ok. As I sit here watching tiny homes on HGTV. Yeah. I'd love one ha ha. But I know it won't happen until I'm retired I'm sure. Then who knows.
Jackson finished his swimming lessons, passing with flying colours, and moving on to level 3 starting mid-September. It will be interesting to have lessons once a week. But at the end of level 2 there were doing almost all the swimming required for level 3 so I am thinking he will pass. We shall see I guess! There are 13 lessons, it will be every Sunday morning. I am hoping he'll go for a haircut before lessons get too far so his hair is easier to deal with after the lessons, coming home with wet hair in cold weather is not a good idea. I am so proud of him for being able to swim so well already though. A month ago he couldn't swim at all. Now he can do 10+ meters on his front, and at least that on his back and side as well! Crazy.
He also learned to ride his big boy bike with no training wheels. That was fun. Not really. His bike broke basically, the chain fell off, his training wheels fell off. I bought him a new one, the old one was bought used for $20. Any way. The new one, I couldn't get the training wheels on so I told him he'd better figure it out. We went out and he did it. For a few meters any way, then he got wobbly and wouldn't try any more. I kind of fixed the older bike and he took that for the last bike day, but the training wheels really broke, didn't just fall off but fell apart. Tonight I took them off and off he went. He can ride! Then the bike broke, the wheel got all stuck and weird, so tomorrow I put the bell on the newer bike, and he'll be riding that from now on. Phew. What an adventure. He should have been able to do it before but he is quite cautious.
I really want to plan another trip. But I can't. With Zika, and buying a house, we just can't afford it, and I can't afford to get that virus if I do manage to get going on baby 2. Which I keep wondering about. I think I am worried it won't be possible and am bracing myself for that. I also worry it will take forever, and I will waste money on trying. I wonder if I will have to take time to get my thyroid working properly, and hopefully lose weight with that, and then there is testing, blood work, who knows what else. And of course I'm 41 already. Why oh why did I wait. Well I know why. I knew I wanted another baby when Jackson was under 1, but of course knew I had to wait and "pay back" at work so was waiting for that. Then it just seemed expensive. Then I had my gallbladder issues and before you know it I was turning 40 and thought that was it, impossible after that. I thought I was ok with it, that I could let it go. But I can't really. Not without at least trying, or finding out if I am too old, and my eggs are all gone.
Friday, August 19, 2016
Homes, houses, choices
The good news is my union finally agreed to a contract, so I can expect a fairly substantial chunk of back pay, and a payout deal which I can use as a down payment to buy a house. Bad news is once I get the money, it has to sit for 90 days to use the home buyers plan. So ultimately I will most likely be in a position to buy next spring/summer. Should I?
I ask this because I am sitting here listening to the guy in the backyard fixing the fence, which I think was likely a big expense. The deck here also needs fixing and there have been a couple appliance issues in the time I've been here. The garage door has also needed work. So. Owning seems to be a pricey thing, beyond just the normal buying expense. Do I even want to do that? I mean I do want to buy, I think. I know it's an investment in the future, in setting up my retirement, though I could just save the money to begin with I suppose.
Then if I am going to buy, what do I buy? and where? Do I stay near where we are, in the same school catchment? It is a good school, Jackson has a daycare space there until he graduates the school. There are a couple daycares around for younger kids as well. I know the commute to work, how long it takes, the best ways to go. The problem is the homes. Many, like the one I rent, are older. Perhaps in need of some work, some updates to make them how I would like. Perhaps needing new fences, or new roofs, There are a couple new home builders in this area but buying new here is so much more expensive than if I move to a different area. A new area means new school, finding new daycare, a new commute.
New homes are being built in other areas for a lot less. A new home means I can choose what I want, in terms of layout, finishes, but I'll need to add on air conditioning, possibly fences, maybe some appliances. And then we change schools. New areas are popular with younger families, so the classes could be bigger in size than what we have here. I know daycare of little ones won't be an issue in a new area really. The new build areas are also being done quite nicely with lots of park spaces, walking and bike paths, even the new recreation centre we like to go swimming at.
I am also a little bit torn as there are things I want in a new home, but some depend on if we have a second child. And I won't know that for a few more months. I will have an en suite bathroom off the master, I would really like hardwood or at least laminate on the main level, and granite in the kitchen. I would also like a second family room type area to eventually use as a "boy cave" for Jackson when he's older. Right now he doesn't want to spend time away from me. Which I find weird as I remember having a play room and loving being in there on my own just playing with toys. I also want an open space so kids can be playing while I'm in the kitchen but I can see them. I want some nice windows for the cats too. Jackson wants a balcony, which is not really going to happen I don't think.
Why is this such a difficult decision? I guess because it's about the most expensive purchase I will ever make?
I ask this because I am sitting here listening to the guy in the backyard fixing the fence, which I think was likely a big expense. The deck here also needs fixing and there have been a couple appliance issues in the time I've been here. The garage door has also needed work. So. Owning seems to be a pricey thing, beyond just the normal buying expense. Do I even want to do that? I mean I do want to buy, I think. I know it's an investment in the future, in setting up my retirement, though I could just save the money to begin with I suppose.
Then if I am going to buy, what do I buy? and where? Do I stay near where we are, in the same school catchment? It is a good school, Jackson has a daycare space there until he graduates the school. There are a couple daycares around for younger kids as well. I know the commute to work, how long it takes, the best ways to go. The problem is the homes. Many, like the one I rent, are older. Perhaps in need of some work, some updates to make them how I would like. Perhaps needing new fences, or new roofs, There are a couple new home builders in this area but buying new here is so much more expensive than if I move to a different area. A new area means new school, finding new daycare, a new commute.
New homes are being built in other areas for a lot less. A new home means I can choose what I want, in terms of layout, finishes, but I'll need to add on air conditioning, possibly fences, maybe some appliances. And then we change schools. New areas are popular with younger families, so the classes could be bigger in size than what we have here. I know daycare of little ones won't be an issue in a new area really. The new build areas are also being done quite nicely with lots of park spaces, walking and bike paths, even the new recreation centre we like to go swimming at.
I am also a little bit torn as there are things I want in a new home, but some depend on if we have a second child. And I won't know that for a few more months. I will have an en suite bathroom off the master, I would really like hardwood or at least laminate on the main level, and granite in the kitchen. I would also like a second family room type area to eventually use as a "boy cave" for Jackson when he's older. Right now he doesn't want to spend time away from me. Which I find weird as I remember having a play room and loving being in there on my own just playing with toys. I also want an open space so kids can be playing while I'm in the kitchen but I can see them. I want some nice windows for the cats too. Jackson wants a balcony, which is not really going to happen I don't think.
Why is this such a difficult decision? I guess because it's about the most expensive purchase I will ever make?
Friday, August 12, 2016
Vindication and Frustration
I got a message from my doctor (or actually his replacement as he is on paternity leave until the end of the year). Apparently all my blood work yesterday is ok, except my thyroid. I was very happy to see I am not diabetic (always a concern with my family history). I was not too surprised by the thyroid results, since I noticed my BBT results the past month are below 97F and apparently that is a sign of low thryoid. The funny things is I went back over my old charts, going back to 2011 when I started, and it has always been that low. So for at least 5 years I have had a low thyroid. I should have had it checked sooner. I always just thought I'm fat and tired and that's the way it is. Even when I have tried to lose weight, it is a real struggle. And now I know why!
My doctor is recommending I get my level rechecked in a month, so I will do that before I go back to work. He also said I could leave it for the fertility clinic to manage. Which is fine as I'll have all my tests and things done by then. I think this could affect my fertility so I do want to get it taken care of.
I am a little frustrated with the place that took my blood though. They gave me this PIN so I could get to check my results, and of course it doesn't work. So I called the tech support number and the guy on the phone was less than helpful. He said he would "send it to IT" which always means it won't be fixed to me. So I will give it a bit of time, and then pay $5 to get them from the doctor's office. Frustration! Annoying. I'd like to see the results just to be able to compare and see where I am borderline on things. My relief is currently outweighing the frustration though. For now.
In terms of my plans, given the thyroid results I will be adding selenium sooner than I had planned, I was going to take it only when I was actively trying as it is supposed to help with implantation. I have read that it can help with a "sluggish" thyroid though so I will start it now. I am also going to try and give up eggs and dairy, possibly gluten as well. I'll start with 30 days, see if I can do it and how I feel afterwards. I do recognize that I may need to be on some medication but I will hear about that in 6 weeks or so.
Jackson is at daycare for a few hours today, which is a nice break for me. I got the grocery shopping done with no "help". I was pretty good at sticking to my list, and restocking a few things we ran out of. I'll go get him in another hour or so. He wanted to go play volleyball. He has been watching the olympics with me, and is quite into a few of the sports. So far I think he likes swimming best. Which is fun. Canada won a gold last night, when I told him the morning his only comment was "why don't the men win!" So I told him they were waiting for him to be ready to swim. He got a funny look on his face, so cute. I wonder if he will want to keep going with swimming since he's enjoying it so much right now. I have told him he has to decide what he wants to do in the fall, swimming, gymnastics, basketball or nothing. He needs to decide soon though, Sign up starts this week.
My doctor is recommending I get my level rechecked in a month, so I will do that before I go back to work. He also said I could leave it for the fertility clinic to manage. Which is fine as I'll have all my tests and things done by then. I think this could affect my fertility so I do want to get it taken care of.
I am a little frustrated with the place that took my blood though. They gave me this PIN so I could get to check my results, and of course it doesn't work. So I called the tech support number and the guy on the phone was less than helpful. He said he would "send it to IT" which always means it won't be fixed to me. So I will give it a bit of time, and then pay $5 to get them from the doctor's office. Frustration! Annoying. I'd like to see the results just to be able to compare and see where I am borderline on things. My relief is currently outweighing the frustration though. For now.
In terms of my plans, given the thyroid results I will be adding selenium sooner than I had planned, I was going to take it only when I was actively trying as it is supposed to help with implantation. I have read that it can help with a "sluggish" thyroid though so I will start it now. I am also going to try and give up eggs and dairy, possibly gluten as well. I'll start with 30 days, see if I can do it and how I feel afterwards. I do recognize that I may need to be on some medication but I will hear about that in 6 weeks or so.
Jackson is at daycare for a few hours today, which is a nice break for me. I got the grocery shopping done with no "help". I was pretty good at sticking to my list, and restocking a few things we ran out of. I'll go get him in another hour or so. He wanted to go play volleyball. He has been watching the olympics with me, and is quite into a few of the sports. So far I think he likes swimming best. Which is fun. Canada won a gold last night, when I told him the morning his only comment was "why don't the men win!" So I told him they were waiting for him to be ready to swim. He got a funny look on his face, so cute. I wonder if he will want to keep going with swimming since he's enjoying it so much right now. I have told him he has to decide what he wants to do in the fall, swimming, gymnastics, basketball or nothing. He needs to decide soon though, Sign up starts this week.
Thursday, August 11, 2016
Week by week
This is Jackson's second week of swim kid level 1, and he has already passed! I am just so proud since he did the younger level about 5 times and couldn't get it. I've got him registered for level 2 to start next week, since he's on a roll we'll keep going. I only managed to find a low ratio class, and it's an hour later than this one so we'll see how that goes with it being at dinner time basically. We are on holidays though so can have a good snack before we go. He is really enjoying it, and with watching the Olympics has been trying out his swimming techniques from the races he watches.
He's been watching a lot and Canada is not doing that well. He gets very invested and quite upset when they don't win. I think it's a good thing to learn to deal with, but it is hard to deal with. I'm not sure why he gets so upset by their losses. We spend time talking about they are doing their best, and it's amazing they are good enough to get to the Olympics at all. Not sure it's helping but I hope so!
Since it has been 3 weeks from when my referral was sent I called the clinic to see if they got it and when I can expect to hear back. They had it and she booked my appointment for September 27th. 6 1/2 weeks away. Ugh. Oh well. I'll be back to work by then but it'll have to do. It gives me 6 weeks to keep up with getting healthier. It would be nice to lose a few pounds, but that may not happen.
I have managed to go for my regular blood work, and the ultrasound for my possible hernia. I have one more appointment in early September, then it's just waiting for the first appointment. I have heard good things about the doctor I've been referred to, which is nice to see. He is apparently quite nice and very good at answering questions. I know I will need tests, and beyond that not sure! I have been tracking my BBT again, how boring is that. It is lower than it probably should be, but it does show I've ovulated, so that is great. I have a bunch of OPT's and pregnancy tests I bought last year on amazon, they don't expire for quite a while still so I imagine I'll get to use them.
It has been really hot and humid here, all thoughts of walking around outside are not happening. I should be working out at home I guess, but I feel so ugh from the heat and humidity. I've been better about my eating habits, but the exercise just isn't happening this week. I did a few days of 10k steps last week but none this week.
I will say not having to worry about work at all has been very nice. I am very happy to be able to take all this time off in the summer. It is very nice to be able to fully relax, and just not do a whole lot.
He's been watching a lot and Canada is not doing that well. He gets very invested and quite upset when they don't win. I think it's a good thing to learn to deal with, but it is hard to deal with. I'm not sure why he gets so upset by their losses. We spend time talking about they are doing their best, and it's amazing they are good enough to get to the Olympics at all. Not sure it's helping but I hope so!
Since it has been 3 weeks from when my referral was sent I called the clinic to see if they got it and when I can expect to hear back. They had it and she booked my appointment for September 27th. 6 1/2 weeks away. Ugh. Oh well. I'll be back to work by then but it'll have to do. It gives me 6 weeks to keep up with getting healthier. It would be nice to lose a few pounds, but that may not happen.
I have managed to go for my regular blood work, and the ultrasound for my possible hernia. I have one more appointment in early September, then it's just waiting for the first appointment. I have heard good things about the doctor I've been referred to, which is nice to see. He is apparently quite nice and very good at answering questions. I know I will need tests, and beyond that not sure! I have been tracking my BBT again, how boring is that. It is lower than it probably should be, but it does show I've ovulated, so that is great. I have a bunch of OPT's and pregnancy tests I bought last year on amazon, they don't expire for quite a while still so I imagine I'll get to use them.
It has been really hot and humid here, all thoughts of walking around outside are not happening. I should be working out at home I guess, but I feel so ugh from the heat and humidity. I've been better about my eating habits, but the exercise just isn't happening this week. I did a few days of 10k steps last week but none this week.
I will say not having to worry about work at all has been very nice. I am very happy to be able to take all this time off in the summer. It is very nice to be able to fully relax, and just not do a whole lot.
Monday, August 8, 2016
Vacation week 2
One week of vacation is done and we are on to week 2. So far we've had more good times than bad but still have some moments when we both lose our tempers, and I should know better. I have been trying to keep calm, make things more playful. Sometimes it works, but I know I need to be in a good frame of mind to begin with, if I am tired and it's hot and losing it already, I have a hard time switching to that playful mood. Getting better though, I think any way!
He's been doing swimming lessons, 5 down, 4 to go. And he seems to be getting it! Crazy. He did one level in the preschool levels so many times. Now he's in swim kids and voila, he can swim! I elected to put him in the regular class, there are 6 kids in there. 4 boys and 2 girls. He is the youngest boy, but is holding his own and I think it helps that there are 3 other boys who are doing really well too. The two girls, well I'll be surprised if they pass to be honest. We went swimming yesterday as well and he practiced a bit and then also jumped in with a life jacket on. I still feel like I have water up my nose. But I survived. I cross my fingers he passes. We will decide whether he wants to do another set of lessons once we know that. If he doesn't I think we'll try some extra practices just us. See if it helps or not.
Yesterday we got a fish. A betta. And a tank and all that stuff. Jackson loves it. It's in his room and he's so happy to have a pet in there that won't attack his toes. We thought it was dead yesterday because it was hiding right beside a plant and not swimming around. But apparently that's what they do actually. I ordered one more plant and think we need another lower one for him too. He's very pretty, and hopefully he lives awhile! No name other than Purple Boy at this point. I'll suggest a few tomorrow and see if he goes for any. I'm still not sure why I said ok lets get a fish then. I was thinking a gold fish or something, but this guy seems easier actually. And he can't have any friends, so no asking for more fish any time soon! Honestly, I'd love a big salt water tank, but the work, the cost, the work... too much! This little guy will do. He is a bit scared of us right now but I am sure he'll figure out we're the food bringers and be happy to see us soon enough.
The plan this week is two days of daycare, Thursday and Friday. But he may go on Wednesday as well. He misses playing with his friends since I don't play right. What can I say? I don't follow orders so well when playing. We do play games, and with some toys. We have also been doing that pokeman go thing, for fun. We don't really know what we are doing but he likes to catch them so we go for walks and try to find them. The first time we went out it was so hot. Two hours of walking, with a stop at the park to play. Ugh. I've been getting lost of steps in though, we don't walk that fast but we get the steps in and I think it counts for something! I have not been doing the yoga I wanted to do, I'm so tired! I haven't been getting 8 hours of sleep. See I should be in bed already! But I'm not. I just want some "me" time after he's in bed, which is happening by 9, which is so late for me on a good day, so then I stay up until 11 and feel like crap getting up at 7.
I've been taking a prenatal, and added magnesium as well. It helps me sleep (also keeps me regular ha ha) and I've read it's good for pregnancy stuff. I realized I have many books on fertility and have been reading them all. Also have two more from the library on the way. I still haven't gotten a call for my appointment! I wish they'd call so this can get rolling. Shouldn't have waited so long. I feel like I'm taking a lot of pills, and yet I'm sure there are more I could be taking. Prenatal, CoQ10, Omega 3s, vitamin C, B100 complex, probiotic, Ca/Mg/Zn combo and if we don't get out in the sun I take vitamin D as well. Oh, and now the magnesium too. I've been taking my BBT every morning at the same time, fitbit alarm helps with that. My normal temperature is low, like below 97F, and I think that is a sign of something not right. I have blood work to get done this week so perhaps it will shed some light. I suspect my thyroid is low or something. It's not like there is a reason to be really cold when it's so hot outside. And I am not sleeping with my mouth open. I did get an ovulation cross bar on my chart which was nice to see. Hopefully I am still ovulating!
I'm also feeling a bit sad. I won't be able to go on a trip this winter. Not if I'm actively trying or soon to be. With Zika buzzing around the places I'd be wanting to visit it just doesn't make sense to risk it. I will have to wait, and then travel with a baby and kiddo. I know it's possible, and I can do it. Certainly I'm not worried about travelling with Jackson any more. He knows what to do and gets it. Baby would add in a new dynamic, but I suspect we could manage something. Travel is on hold, but also held in my dreams. I do love cruises.
I think I will go to bed now. I may actually be able to fall asleep! And hopefully stay that way all night long... fitbit is also good for tracking that, all the wake ups and tossing and turning I do. Could be worse, but at least 20 minutes a night of it. Most nights more. Oh well! Off to dreamland for me.
He's been doing swimming lessons, 5 down, 4 to go. And he seems to be getting it! Crazy. He did one level in the preschool levels so many times. Now he's in swim kids and voila, he can swim! I elected to put him in the regular class, there are 6 kids in there. 4 boys and 2 girls. He is the youngest boy, but is holding his own and I think it helps that there are 3 other boys who are doing really well too. The two girls, well I'll be surprised if they pass to be honest. We went swimming yesterday as well and he practiced a bit and then also jumped in with a life jacket on. I still feel like I have water up my nose. But I survived. I cross my fingers he passes. We will decide whether he wants to do another set of lessons once we know that. If he doesn't I think we'll try some extra practices just us. See if it helps or not.
Yesterday we got a fish. A betta. And a tank and all that stuff. Jackson loves it. It's in his room and he's so happy to have a pet in there that won't attack his toes. We thought it was dead yesterday because it was hiding right beside a plant and not swimming around. But apparently that's what they do actually. I ordered one more plant and think we need another lower one for him too. He's very pretty, and hopefully he lives awhile! No name other than Purple Boy at this point. I'll suggest a few tomorrow and see if he goes for any. I'm still not sure why I said ok lets get a fish then. I was thinking a gold fish or something, but this guy seems easier actually. And he can't have any friends, so no asking for more fish any time soon! Honestly, I'd love a big salt water tank, but the work, the cost, the work... too much! This little guy will do. He is a bit scared of us right now but I am sure he'll figure out we're the food bringers and be happy to see us soon enough.
The plan this week is two days of daycare, Thursday and Friday. But he may go on Wednesday as well. He misses playing with his friends since I don't play right. What can I say? I don't follow orders so well when playing. We do play games, and with some toys. We have also been doing that pokeman go thing, for fun. We don't really know what we are doing but he likes to catch them so we go for walks and try to find them. The first time we went out it was so hot. Two hours of walking, with a stop at the park to play. Ugh. I've been getting lost of steps in though, we don't walk that fast but we get the steps in and I think it counts for something! I have not been doing the yoga I wanted to do, I'm so tired! I haven't been getting 8 hours of sleep. See I should be in bed already! But I'm not. I just want some "me" time after he's in bed, which is happening by 9, which is so late for me on a good day, so then I stay up until 11 and feel like crap getting up at 7.
I've been taking a prenatal, and added magnesium as well. It helps me sleep (also keeps me regular ha ha) and I've read it's good for pregnancy stuff. I realized I have many books on fertility and have been reading them all. Also have two more from the library on the way. I still haven't gotten a call for my appointment! I wish they'd call so this can get rolling. Shouldn't have waited so long. I feel like I'm taking a lot of pills, and yet I'm sure there are more I could be taking. Prenatal, CoQ10, Omega 3s, vitamin C, B100 complex, probiotic, Ca/Mg/Zn combo and if we don't get out in the sun I take vitamin D as well. Oh, and now the magnesium too. I've been taking my BBT every morning at the same time, fitbit alarm helps with that. My normal temperature is low, like below 97F, and I think that is a sign of something not right. I have blood work to get done this week so perhaps it will shed some light. I suspect my thyroid is low or something. It's not like there is a reason to be really cold when it's so hot outside. And I am not sleeping with my mouth open. I did get an ovulation cross bar on my chart which was nice to see. Hopefully I am still ovulating!
I'm also feeling a bit sad. I won't be able to go on a trip this winter. Not if I'm actively trying or soon to be. With Zika buzzing around the places I'd be wanting to visit it just doesn't make sense to risk it. I will have to wait, and then travel with a baby and kiddo. I know it's possible, and I can do it. Certainly I'm not worried about travelling with Jackson any more. He knows what to do and gets it. Baby would add in a new dynamic, but I suspect we could manage something. Travel is on hold, but also held in my dreams. I do love cruises.
I think I will go to bed now. I may actually be able to fall asleep! And hopefully stay that way all night long... fitbit is also good for tracking that, all the wake ups and tossing and turning I do. Could be worse, but at least 20 minutes a night of it. Most nights more. Oh well! Off to dreamland for me.
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