The cake will be this weekend, but we had cupcakes!!!
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Monday, January 30, 2012
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
To my son Zac! He turned 8 today! I made cupcakes yesterday, which he brought to school today. I think he had a good day. He told me it was so much better than his birthday last year. He was sick with a 104°F fever on his last birthday. This weekend the kids are having friends over and we're going skating. They can't wait.
Monday Monday
Are you singing the Mama's and the Papa's song now? I am...
Anyway~
I need to get back into my blogging groove. I took some time off and now I'm a slacker!
Remember my last post? Well, guess what? The whole week was that way! One mishap after another. I carry an art box with colored pencils, pens, pencils, etc with my at school. Never know what I'm going to need... Especially if were working on problems such as surface area. I digress... I was walking down the hallway talking to another teacher when I, of course, managed to drop my art box. It gets better. Just as I drop it and the contents spill out all over the hallway, the school principal and about 5 other people witness it. They laughed and helped me clean up my mess.
After school Friday, the kids and I went shopping. I swear, I really only meant to pick one thing up, but it didn't work that way. For instance, I was looking at shirts for Abby. I picked the top one off of the pile, then another one or two fell on the floor. The kids picked up after me all evening.
So far so good today! Well, almost. My smarty pants daughter slammed me today. We were shopping again tonight when I dropped something. She looked at me and said, "Oh no! Not again!" I admitted it to her that I found it funny. Kids... They won't let you get away with anything! LOL! I promise I haven't had any other klutzy or "Gracie" moments today. Oh, and the copy machine ran like a charm for me today!
Have a great night everyone!
~Sam
Anyway~
I need to get back into my blogging groove. I took some time off and now I'm a slacker!
Remember my last post? Well, guess what? The whole week was that way! One mishap after another. I carry an art box with colored pencils, pens, pencils, etc with my at school. Never know what I'm going to need... Especially if were working on problems such as surface area. I digress... I was walking down the hallway talking to another teacher when I, of course, managed to drop my art box. It gets better. Just as I drop it and the contents spill out all over the hallway, the school principal and about 5 other people witness it. They laughed and helped me clean up my mess.
After school Friday, the kids and I went shopping. I swear, I really only meant to pick one thing up, but it didn't work that way. For instance, I was looking at shirts for Abby. I picked the top one off of the pile, then another one or two fell on the floor. The kids picked up after me all evening.
So far so good today! Well, almost. My smarty pants daughter slammed me today. We were shopping again tonight when I dropped something. She looked at me and said, "Oh no! Not again!" I admitted it to her that I found it funny. Kids... They won't let you get away with anything! LOL! I promise I haven't had any other klutzy or "Gracie" moments today. Oh, and the copy machine ran like a charm for me today!
Have a great night everyone!
~Sam
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Hump Day
It's almost over! Thank goodness! I have had one of those days where nothing goes smoothly. It started with dribbling toothpaste on my shirt. I thought I got it washed off, but not good enough apparently. When it dried, I had a little white spot on my shirt. Breakfast went smoothly, except for the kid that chucked his milk in the trash can and it splashed all over. I had a sticky arm until I got a chance to wash it, not to mention the little splashes on my shirt..
After that, I sent 3 papers from the computer to the copy machine. I forgot about it and went to 5th grade Math. During 5th grade, I must have knocked my water bottle over 3 times. Thankfully they have lids. After 5th grade, I remembered my papers, so I went to the copy room to get them and they were not there. I assume someone else picked up a stack of papers they had printed and mine were in there as well. I had a meeting at this time, so I didn't have time to re-send them. The meeting went smoothly.
After that I went to 4th grade Math. I refilled my water bottle on the way and added a packet of pomegranate crystal light to it once I got into the room. I "thought" I had the lid on tight, but of course I didn't really. I splashed drops of red water on my hands and shirt when I shook it up.
After 4th grade, I had 3rd grade recess. I didn't have time to take a potty break beforehand, so you know what the cold air did to me. It was the longest 30 minute recess ever. After recess, I dropped the kids off at the cafeteria and picked up a taco salad for myself. Oh, and a chocolate milk. I was desperate for some chocolate at this point. I brought my lunch back to my room, got my coat off and darted for the bathroom. I about popped the button off of my dress pants trying to rush. I made it though!
After lunch, I brought my taco salad bowl back to the cafeteria. On the way, a fellow teacher and I collided. Yep, my bowl ended up smashing into my belly. I already had milk and pomegranate water on my shirt, so why not add a little taco seasoning?
After lunch I went to 3rd grade Math. Knock on wood, nothing traumatic happened here. After 3rd, I had about 5 minutes. I thought heck, I can send those 3 papers back the the copy machine and pick them up and head on to 2nd grade Math. C'mon now. Of course it won't work that way. I send my papers to the copy machine head back down to the copy room to get them and the darn thing is out of paper. I get the paper and refill the thing. Problem solved, right? Wrong! The darn thing gets a paper jam. I follow the diagrams on the machine to get all of the papers out and close the thing back up. I swear I got them all, but it insisted I didn't. It was right. I re-open the thing only touching the little green tabs and finally find the last paper. I get it all back together and shazam we're back in business. By this time, I'm 10 minutes late to second grade, but I got there.
2nd grade went smoothly. After that I have 25 minute prep before I clock out. I managed to grade a few papers and succeeded in giving myself a paper cut under my nail. Not sure how I did it, but it is possible. After school, I worked on a bulletin board, but that went smoothly. The rest of the day has been uneventful. I like uneventful! I need more uneventful!
If you made it though this, I'm impressed.
Take Care!
~Sam
After that, I sent 3 papers from the computer to the copy machine. I forgot about it and went to 5th grade Math. During 5th grade, I must have knocked my water bottle over 3 times. Thankfully they have lids. After 5th grade, I remembered my papers, so I went to the copy room to get them and they were not there. I assume someone else picked up a stack of papers they had printed and mine were in there as well. I had a meeting at this time, so I didn't have time to re-send them. The meeting went smoothly.
After that I went to 4th grade Math. I refilled my water bottle on the way and added a packet of pomegranate crystal light to it once I got into the room. I "thought" I had the lid on tight, but of course I didn't really. I splashed drops of red water on my hands and shirt when I shook it up.
After 4th grade, I had 3rd grade recess. I didn't have time to take a potty break beforehand, so you know what the cold air did to me. It was the longest 30 minute recess ever. After recess, I dropped the kids off at the cafeteria and picked up a taco salad for myself. Oh, and a chocolate milk. I was desperate for some chocolate at this point. I brought my lunch back to my room, got my coat off and darted for the bathroom. I about popped the button off of my dress pants trying to rush. I made it though!
After lunch, I brought my taco salad bowl back to the cafeteria. On the way, a fellow teacher and I collided. Yep, my bowl ended up smashing into my belly. I already had milk and pomegranate water on my shirt, so why not add a little taco seasoning?
After lunch I went to 3rd grade Math. Knock on wood, nothing traumatic happened here. After 3rd, I had about 5 minutes. I thought heck, I can send those 3 papers back the the copy machine and pick them up and head on to 2nd grade Math. C'mon now. Of course it won't work that way. I send my papers to the copy machine head back down to the copy room to get them and the darn thing is out of paper. I get the paper and refill the thing. Problem solved, right? Wrong! The darn thing gets a paper jam. I follow the diagrams on the machine to get all of the papers out and close the thing back up. I swear I got them all, but it insisted I didn't. It was right. I re-open the thing only touching the little green tabs and finally find the last paper. I get it all back together and shazam we're back in business. By this time, I'm 10 minutes late to second grade, but I got there.
2nd grade went smoothly. After that I have 25 minute prep before I clock out. I managed to grade a few papers and succeeded in giving myself a paper cut under my nail. Not sure how I did it, but it is possible. After school, I worked on a bulletin board, but that went smoothly. The rest of the day has been uneventful. I like uneventful! I need more uneventful!
If you made it though this, I'm impressed.
Take Care!
~Sam
Sunday, January 22, 2012
I promise we are all alive and well! I just needed to take a break from the internet. I haven't been on Facebook or anywhere online much. It was probably good for me! LOL! I didn't realize just how much time I spent online until I took a break from it.
Zac's birthday is in 8 days! I can't wait to make him a cake and make him feel special! Abby's birthday is in 12 days away. I can't wait to do the same for her on her birthday! I am so proud of my kids! They wanted to stay after school Friday to take reading counts quizzes. So of course, we did. Both kids love Math and excel at it, but they don't care for reading. To encourage them, together we set goals that the kids think they can achieve and also a reward for when they do reach their goal. They both want a blizzard from DQ when they get to a certain amount of reading counts points. After that, we will set another goal.
Getting ready to watch some football!!!!!!!!!!!!
Take care everyone!
~Sam
Zac's birthday is in 8 days! I can't wait to make him a cake and make him feel special! Abby's birthday is in 12 days away. I can't wait to do the same for her on her birthday! I am so proud of my kids! They wanted to stay after school Friday to take reading counts quizzes. So of course, we did. Both kids love Math and excel at it, but they don't care for reading. To encourage them, together we set goals that the kids think they can achieve and also a reward for when they do reach their goal. They both want a blizzard from DQ when they get to a certain amount of reading counts points. After that, we will set another goal.
Getting ready to watch some football!!!!!!!!!!!!
Take care everyone!
~Sam
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
I deserve an award
For the amount of hours slept in one day! I have slept off an on all day. I spent a lot of the night in the bathroom last night. I was still in a lot of pain. Luckily, I am sore and still cramping some, but the worst is over. I'm obviously still sad, but I think I'll be able to continue to heal now that I have miscarried.
My kids had good grades on their report cards and their behavior has changed so much since they began living with us. I keep telling them I'm so proud of them! We are so lucky to have such great kids!
Thank you everyone for your support and strength throughout this rough time! We are so fortunate to have such caring family and friends! I know there are a lot of people who don't tell anyone they are pregnant until they are in their second trimester in case this happens. I understand why, but I'm also glad we told everyone. I wouldn't want to go through this in secret and alone. Unfortunately, 1 in 6 pregnancies end in miscarriage. With a rate that high, I think we should be able to share our pain instead of hiding it. Having people to listen and cry with you definitely helps throughout the healing process.
Have a good night!
~Sam
My kids had good grades on their report cards and their behavior has changed so much since they began living with us. I keep telling them I'm so proud of them! We are so lucky to have such great kids!
Thank you everyone for your support and strength throughout this rough time! We are so fortunate to have such caring family and friends! I know there are a lot of people who don't tell anyone they are pregnant until they are in their second trimester in case this happens. I understand why, but I'm also glad we told everyone. I wouldn't want to go through this in secret and alone. Unfortunately, 1 in 6 pregnancies end in miscarriage. With a rate that high, I think we should be able to share our pain instead of hiding it. Having people to listen and cry with you definitely helps throughout the healing process.
Have a good night!
~Sam
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
It's Over
Sort of... I am still cramping terribly, but for the most part, I have miscarried. Wowzers did that not feel so good! Just wanted to keep you updated.
~Sam
~Sam
Sunday, January 8, 2012
My kids are the cutest...
Their personalities lately have changed. They are really starting to become their own individual. I hope that made sense. They crack me up. Zac is definitely his dad's and Abby is definitely my girl. They have been so good lately. I think they understand that Shawn and I are going through a lot right now. They wanted a little brother or sister, so they are sad about it too.
I imagine I feel it more than everyone else. To me, once I tested positive, I had a connection to the baby. Seeing the heartbeat made it even more real. I've always felt bad for couples who've had miscarriages, but I did not comprehend the depth of their pain until now. I wouldn't wish it on anyone. Before, I didn't see early pregnancy as really a baby. I'm not sure that makes sense, but I'm not sure how to describe it at the moment. Now I do see it as a baby. It was alive inside of me growing with its own heartbeat. It was real. We lost our baby.
I read something that has helped me. Here it is: An unborn child is not only a fetus or a “piece of tissue” to God, but is one of His children. Jeremiah 1:5 says that God knows us while we are still in the womb. Shawn and I have talked about it and we know our gummy bear looking baby is in Heaven. I think I've finally accepted that this baby is gone. It hasn't been easy. I pray our relatives in Heaven are taking good care of our baby.
Night Everyone!
~Sam
I imagine I feel it more than everyone else. To me, once I tested positive, I had a connection to the baby. Seeing the heartbeat made it even more real. I've always felt bad for couples who've had miscarriages, but I did not comprehend the depth of their pain until now. I wouldn't wish it on anyone. Before, I didn't see early pregnancy as really a baby. I'm not sure that makes sense, but I'm not sure how to describe it at the moment. Now I do see it as a baby. It was alive inside of me growing with its own heartbeat. It was real. We lost our baby.
I read something that has helped me. Here it is: An unborn child is not only a fetus or a “piece of tissue” to God, but is one of His children. Jeremiah 1:5 says that God knows us while we are still in the womb. Shawn and I have talked about it and we know our gummy bear looking baby is in Heaven. I think I've finally accepted that this baby is gone. It hasn't been easy. I pray our relatives in Heaven are taking good care of our baby.
Night Everyone!
~Sam
Friday, January 6, 2012
Time...
I can't wait for time to ease some of this hurt.
TMI ahead. Read at your own risk.
I woke up to some cramping and bright red spotting this morning. I thought I would miscarry today. Instead, it went away as the day progressed. This might sound horrible, but we took a 3.6 mile walk this afternoon in hopes of starting it back up. It didn't work.
Its hard to move on before the miscarriage actually takes place.
If it doesn't happen by Wednesday, maybe I will go ahead and get a D&C. This waiting is so hard.
I'll be okay. Just having a rough night.
I am thankful for the wonderful people in my life! Our parents and siblings have been very supportive and keep checking on us. I also work with some wonderful people. Two in particular have really reached out to help me in any way they can. It means a lot to me. One of them has been through two miscarriages and took time to talk with me after school. The other called me tonight to check on me. I'm so thankful for the support and all of those willing to listen to me ramble and cry as I try to understand and move past this difficult time. Thank you everyone! I'd be lost without you!
~Sam
TMI ahead. Read at your own risk.
I woke up to some cramping and bright red spotting this morning. I thought I would miscarry today. Instead, it went away as the day progressed. This might sound horrible, but we took a 3.6 mile walk this afternoon in hopes of starting it back up. It didn't work.
Its hard to move on before the miscarriage actually takes place.
If it doesn't happen by Wednesday, maybe I will go ahead and get a D&C. This waiting is so hard.
I'll be okay. Just having a rough night.
I am thankful for the wonderful people in my life! Our parents and siblings have been very supportive and keep checking on us. I also work with some wonderful people. Two in particular have really reached out to help me in any way they can. It means a lot to me. One of them has been through two miscarriages and took time to talk with me after school. The other called me tonight to check on me. I'm so thankful for the support and all of those willing to listen to me ramble and cry as I try to understand and move past this difficult time. Thank you everyone! I'd be lost without you!
~Sam
Thursday, January 5, 2012
I don't want to do this...
I just want my baby to be alive and I want to give birth to it on its due date, not now. 
My baby hasn't had a heartbeat for almost 2 weeks. How long before I start spotting?
We went through 5 years and 8 months of infertility before I finally got pregnant. 2 failed IUI's and 1 perfect IVF. Out of our 8 fertilized embryo's only 2 made it to day 5 and we transferred both. We had none to freeze.
Sorry for rambling. It's just NOT FAIR! I just want to feel a baby move in my belly and I'm afraid that's never going to happen.
I just want this to be over already. Better yet, I don't want to do it at all.
If you made it through this, thanks for listening.
~Sam
That was how I felt earlier. I am doing a little better now. This still stinks!
My baby hasn't had a heartbeat for almost 2 weeks. How long before I start spotting?We went through 5 years and 8 months of infertility before I finally got pregnant. 2 failed IUI's and 1 perfect IVF. Out of our 8 fertilized embryo's only 2 made it to day 5 and we transferred both. We had none to freeze.
Sorry for rambling. It's just NOT FAIR! I just want to feel a baby move in my belly and I'm afraid that's never going to happen.
I just want this to be over already. Better yet, I don't want to do it at all.
If you made it through this, thanks for listening.
~Sam
That was how I felt earlier. I am doing a little better now. This still stinks!
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
It wasn't good news
Baby grew to 5.4mm before its heart stopped. I will miscarry. Hopefully it starts soon. Sometimes it takes week. The Dr. said if I get tired of waiting call him and we can schedule a D&C. Thanks for all of your prayers!
~Sam
~Sam
Nervous...
I think both Shawn and I are nervous. Our ultrasound is later today. I'm praying baby still has a strong heartbeat and has grown a bunch! I'll update later...
~Sam
~Sam
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