Here she is being curious.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Cat Update
I don't know what to do about Macy. She still has diarrhea and doesn't always go in the litter box. I called the vet and told them that the medicine that they gave us didn't work and they said to bring her in for a $30 recheck. My thought is that it won't really be $30 b/c they'll want to do something or the medicine will cost $25 like the stuff they gave me that didn't work. It's hard b/c she is a nice cat and Jake likes her...it's just hard to pet her b/c she's always pooping on you or herself. I feel bad about taking her to animal control (seeing as the shelters are a. full and b. not taking sick animals) b/c I don't want her to be put to sleep if she's not adopted. On the other hand she is cute and still young so maybe someone would take her home and give her the care that she needs. Such decisions! What do you all think? I should put up a poll.

Monday, July 21, 2008
Busy Weekend
Last week I became fed up with all of the stuff that was piling up for a yard sale. It was just too much with the whole poop fiasco. I told Jake it was going..the yard sale would be Saturday and he had to run it. Nice of me, huh? Thankfully Jake's Mom came and helped us set up Friday and helped run it Saturday. It was amazing how many people came! It seemed like someone was always pulling up to see what we had. We ended up selling a lot! The rest went to Salvation Army. Then Jake and Mom cleaned the garage! I have a clean garage! Yeah! Now if only I can get the house like that. Sigh.
Sunday we went to church and received a great blessing from the Inman family. They have six children...12-26years old. They were here from Kentucky b/c their oldest was getting married up north. They sang and played their instruments, testified, and preached and boy was it good. We were very sad that they couldn't come back for the night service b/c we would have loved to have spent more time with them. They were a real encouragement to me. I am still having a very hard time with getting depressed. I often find myself staring off into space or wringing my hands b/c I just don't know what to do and just feel like bursting into tears at any moment. One of the sons in the family wrote this song that just brought me to tears and made me realize that I just need to keep praying that God will take these feelings from me. Jesus is my rock and He can get me through this storm. When I was a teenager I was depressed a lot and once I met Him those feelings were taken away b/c I had the joy of the Lord. Just b/c I have some crazy hormones doesn't mean I should have my joy taken away..it's just a trial I am going through now. I honestly think it will help me to be a better nurse when I go back to work. I never really thought about what the mom's may be going through emotionally/mentally until now. I at least can hold Elijah tight and love on him. Many of them cannot b/c their baby is too sick. In any event the Lord only gives us what we are able to handle...everything! "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me" Phil. 4:13. I should know this verse well...it's framed and sitting in my kitchen!
Well, I better go.

Sunday we went to church and received a great blessing from the Inman family. They have six children...12-26years old. They were here from Kentucky b/c their oldest was getting married up north. They sang and played their instruments, testified, and preached and boy was it good. We were very sad that they couldn't come back for the night service b/c we would have loved to have spent more time with them. They were a real encouragement to me. I am still having a very hard time with getting depressed. I often find myself staring off into space or wringing my hands b/c I just don't know what to do and just feel like bursting into tears at any moment. One of the sons in the family wrote this song that just brought me to tears and made me realize that I just need to keep praying that God will take these feelings from me. Jesus is my rock and He can get me through this storm. When I was a teenager I was depressed a lot and once I met Him those feelings were taken away b/c I had the joy of the Lord. Just b/c I have some crazy hormones doesn't mean I should have my joy taken away..it's just a trial I am going through now. I honestly think it will help me to be a better nurse when I go back to work. I never really thought about what the mom's may be going through emotionally/mentally until now. I at least can hold Elijah tight and love on him. Many of them cannot b/c their baby is too sick. In any event the Lord only gives us what we are able to handle...everything! "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me" Phil. 4:13. I should know this verse well...it's framed and sitting in my kitchen!
Well, I better go.
Of course I had to add a picture of my sweetie pie!
Can I say I'm sick of feline bodily fluids?
I am a little fed up with feline bodily fluids. I already have to deal with baby drool, spit up and poop with Elijah (not to mention dealing when I go back to work). What do I mean? Well, we came home from church yesterday to find droplets of poop EVERYWHERE! I couldn't take off my shoes for fear of stepping on poop. It really aggravates me b/c I just want to be able to clean my carpets and get my house clean so I can enjoy my remaining 4 weeks of maternity leave. Every time I think off the filth of my house I get an overwhelming feeling of dread and despair. I don't even want to begin to clean it for fear she will do it again, but it needs to be cleaned somewhat each time she does it. To top it all off, Millard has been having problems with hairballs and of course, this morning while I was feeding Elijah he proceeded to puke on my comforter...which I can't clean until I take to a laundromat b/c I STILL don't have a washer and a top loader will not hold it b/c it is king size. Not only did he puke on the comforter but he then puked on the floor...then my shoes! Yes, my shoes. Jake hadn't left for work yet so he cleaned it for me...but still. What gives?
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Hi Grandma
I told you I would have some pics so here they are!
This picture is the "Hi Grandma and Grandpa! I can't wait to meet you!!!" look. Can you see, he's waving! He gets excited sometimes and his hands and feet just get a movin'. Sometimes he even laughs. He's so cute! I have a few more but I'm going to wait 'til next time to post them. Anticipation...I know I'm horrible! Just kidding!
I think we will be keeping Macy. I took her to the vet today and HOPEFULLY we will get her diarrhea and pooping all over under control with the medicine we got. She really is a cute kitten and loves to be loved on. She just purrs and purrs. We had to take her to the vet b/c none of the shelters would take a sick cat/kitten. I can't really see giving a kitten away that we've spent money on and Jake likes. We'll just see how it goes I guess.
I think we will be keeping Macy. I took her to the vet today and HOPEFULLY we will get her diarrhea and pooping all over under control with the medicine we got. She really is a cute kitten and loves to be loved on. She just purrs and purrs. We had to take her to the vet b/c none of the shelters would take a sick cat/kitten. I can't really see giving a kitten away that we've spent money on and Jake likes. We'll just see how it goes I guess.
Monday, July 14, 2008
6 weeks flies by
It's hard to believe how time flies! I can't believe that it's been 7 weeks since Jake and I were sitting on the couch wishing Elijah would come that day (Jake's b-day). It's been a few days over 6 weeks since he was born. What an amazing day that was! Unfortunately my mind is not quite in it's best state and I still find myself feeling a bit like Eeyore. It rained yesterday and I found that a bit fitting with my mood. Days that I have things to do make me feel a little better..looking forward to getting out I guess. Then the day comes and I find that Elijah's schedule gets messed up..in turn messing up mine as well not to mention exhausting me. Too much to carry and getting up to early to get ready not to mention the whole feeding thing I guess. This morning was saddening to realize that all of his bigger size booties no longer fit. He is on his last bunch of 1-2 diapers and will be in regular size 2 when the bunch is out. And..sigh..his 3 month clothes are slowly being boxed up. He's 13 pounds and 23.5 inches! I am trying to look up on things like his incredible smile and infectious laugh. I am looking forward to traveling to Michigan...okay not the actual travel part as it will be Elijah and I braving the airport by our lonesome on the way there..but I can't wait for our family and friends to meet him. I'm a little afraid of my response to coming home though as I always get a little down after trips and I will have a double whammy of having to go back to work that week. I'm afraid it may push me over the edge so I would definitely appreciate prayer. I don't have any pictures this time but hopefully next time. 'Til the next post!
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