So an email came down for the powers at be at work that all hiring and salaried employees' raises are frozen as of 8/15 until further notice. Plus, we should deal with it b/c we get bonuses at year's end based on company performance. - Yep so pretty much "suck it up and deal" Hourlies are still getting increases. I completely understand that the economy is in the shitter but it's the no warning of this coming that really gets me fired up. At least if people would have known the possibility they could have been better prepared. Getting blindsided by it hurts more.
I'm technically overhead so there's nothing I can do to drive my bonus - it's based off all of our companies performance -all 4 of them. yay. I've never had a bonus over $1200 (before tax and it's taxed at 42%). let's just say that wouldn't even be a 3% cost of living increase. There's some really pissed off people in our company today.
My eval was due while I was on maternity leave - my boss and I were told that as long as we get it completed by Friday I may still get something. Next month they'll tell us how much the health insurance is going up (last year was $70 a month for single).
But we our course all make too much for assistance - so we'll clear 10% less, cost of living will go up 3-8% and they wonder why people are in more credit card debt than ever before. hmmm....
Colin's doing great! Up to almost 13 pounds and over 24 inches. I miss him so much during the day. He's such a happy little guy - I hate that I'm missing so much of his day to work at a job where this kid of crap is going on.
Monday, August 11, 2008
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Back to work
If had trouble keeping up when I was when I was home for 13 weeks how in the name of all that is holy am I supposed to keep up with everything now?
We're gone from 6:30/6:45a to 5p - then it's dinner (jim cooks - I pump), dinner cleanup, cleanup from the crap I cart with me to work and daycare (bottles-pump-lunch). Then it's Colin's bedtime. When we come back down I've already laid his clothes and mine out for the next day, then it's lunch, daycare, pump and bottle bag packing time. I sit down here at the computer to do my last pump of the night and I'm lucky if I get to bed before 11 and it starts all over again at 5am. Some mornings I don't get to shower (twice so far) b/c it took too long to pump or Jimm took too long or the dishwasher needed to be emptied to get the bottles for the day (this morning's "no shower" reason)
This past weekend went faster than any in my whole life. Jim took Colin over to NJ to go to this farm he likes for veggies and esp. corn - they were gone 2.5 hours so I got the whole upstairs cleaned and 3 loads of laundry done. Sunday there were still 3 loads to do (oops - there's still towels in the dryer and it's Tuesday) The kitchen and Living room (that's the whole first floor btw) are still gross. I hoping I can do one floor one weekend and the other the next one. But if something goes on and we have two "events" in one weekend I'm screwed. Also - and this is my biggest issue - it took 2.5 hours I would have spent with my son who I don't' get much time with during the week to even think about getting all that done.
A cleaning person is out of the question. I had to borrow from savings to pay for daycare this week.
We're gone from 6:30/6:45a to 5p - then it's dinner (jim cooks - I pump), dinner cleanup, cleanup from the crap I cart with me to work and daycare (bottles-pump-lunch). Then it's Colin's bedtime. When we come back down I've already laid his clothes and mine out for the next day, then it's lunch, daycare, pump and bottle bag packing time. I sit down here at the computer to do my last pump of the night and I'm lucky if I get to bed before 11 and it starts all over again at 5am. Some mornings I don't get to shower (twice so far) b/c it took too long to pump or Jimm took too long or the dishwasher needed to be emptied to get the bottles for the day (this morning's "no shower" reason)
This past weekend went faster than any in my whole life. Jim took Colin over to NJ to go to this farm he likes for veggies and esp. corn - they were gone 2.5 hours so I got the whole upstairs cleaned and 3 loads of laundry done. Sunday there were still 3 loads to do (oops - there's still towels in the dryer and it's Tuesday) The kitchen and Living room (that's the whole first floor btw) are still gross. I hoping I can do one floor one weekend and the other the next one. But if something goes on and we have two "events" in one weekend I'm screwed. Also - and this is my biggest issue - it took 2.5 hours I would have spent with my son who I don't' get much time with during the week to even think about getting all that done.
A cleaning person is out of the question. I had to borrow from savings to pay for daycare this week.
Friday, July 11, 2008
Man the boy is getting big!
Ok so when Colin was 1 month I said we were doing the onesie project to track his weight and growth which means...I'm decorating a onesie each month with his stats and taking his picture.
well here is one month
And here is two months! it's the same size onesie - 0-3 mo.(it was a two pack so it's the same brand too) Actually he was 23 1/4 according to the doctor but we measured differently I guess!
And bonus pics...Nursery that I never posted
Tie dye baby!
With mommy! (6-15-08 )
And bumbo baby (It's never on the table - but i was sitting right with him and we were playing and he was so cute I took the pic and sat right back down)
well here is one month
And here is two months! it's the same size onesie - 0-3 mo.(it was a two pack so it's the same brand too) Actually he was 23 1/4 according to the doctor but we measured differently I guess!
And bonus pics...Nursery that I never posted
Tie dye baby!
With mommy! (6-15-08 )
And bumbo baby (It's never on the table - but i was sitting right with him and we were playing and he was so cute I took the pic and sat right back down)
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Wow - almost 2 months
So I've been sorely lacking in the posting but it's been busy as all get out.
First we'll start with a wonder baby update:
First we'll start with a wonder baby update:
- As of Thurday, at 8 weeks, Mr. I can't gain weight is now at 10 pounds, 11 ounces! He's doing really well in the weight gain department and I can finally let him sleep as long as he wants b/c he's gaining weight no problem.
- This week we have our two month appointment and he gets his first round of shots - it'll be harder on me than on him I'm sure.
- He was dipped and exorcised last Sunday so he's offically Catholic! (shush - it's a good thing)
On the us front:
- Like I said we were married on the 20th - it's been one hell of a first week.
- We had a surprise party to go to for our good friend and neighbor on Saturday,
- the baptism on Sunday
- I woke up about 2am with the stomach flu on Sunday/Monday morning and was in bed for two days with a 102 temp.
- My MIL got it when I started to feel better
- We went down the shore for 20 hours this weekend.
I'm exhausted.
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Who would've guessed????
Colin has an announcement to make:
I found a cute little wedding chapel that is both nice and cheap. :) We decided last week that we should just go ahead and get married - mostly everyone assumes we are anyway. It'll be June 20th @ 8:30pm - two days before Colin's Baptism. We figure what the hell we're staying together anyway - let's get it all done when everyone is here :) Both sets of parents will be here for the Baptism and we have no idea when everyone may be here again at the same time so it's both convenient and affordable - two things Jim and I love almost as much as each other...plus there's the "love each other forever" crap, lol.
Here's some bonus Colin pictures - just cause he's so damn cute....
From the Mulvey's (I really didn't buy this!)
and I hate baths
But I love my bouncer
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Day 23 in the life
We had our weight check yesterday at 3 weeks and he's still not back up to birthweight.
He was 7 at birth
6lbs, 7 oz when we brought him home (48 hours)
at two weeks he was at 6, 14
and 3 weeks -yesterday 6, 12.
He eats fine, doesnt' fall asleep, no spit up and plenty of wet/muddy diapers - he just REFUSES to gain.He eats plenty...2-4 oz BM every 3-4 hours. I'm back to pumping for the next week so I can write down every darn oz he eats and "prove" to myself and the docs that I have more than enough milk. I have like 12 oz in the freezer and 10 in the fridge that he hasnt' eaten yet. So now I have to supplement an ounce or two of formula after every friggin feeding. And wake him if he's sleeping to eat. - yeah how much do I hate waking a sleeping content baby????!!!!!
it's tough i was in tears leaving the doc yesterday. At least he's eating mine first then taking the formula about 1/2 hour later - we have to FORCE him to eat that though.
He was 7 at birth
6lbs, 7 oz when we brought him home (48 hours)
at two weeks he was at 6, 14
and 3 weeks -yesterday 6, 12.
He eats fine, doesnt' fall asleep, no spit up and plenty of wet/muddy diapers - he just REFUSES to gain.He eats plenty...2-4 oz BM every 3-4 hours. I'm back to pumping for the next week so I can write down every darn oz he eats and "prove" to myself and the docs that I have more than enough milk. I have like 12 oz in the freezer and 10 in the fridge that he hasnt' eaten yet. So now I have to supplement an ounce or two of formula after every friggin feeding. And wake him if he's sleeping to eat. - yeah how much do I hate waking a sleeping content baby????!!!!!
it's tough i was in tears leaving the doc yesterday. At least he's eating mine first then taking the formula about 1/2 hour later - we have to FORCE him to eat that though.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
He's 19 days old!
And he finally latched no problem!!!!!!!!
After a really rough two days with gassiness and cranky-pantsness I decided at 3 am that this kid was going to get my milk from the tap not from the pump. He went for it! so far he's eaten 3-4 times off the source today with no problems and very little pain on my part.
The first week when I was exclusively breastfeeding he KILLED me - I was in tears he was in tears it was awful. That's when I went to the pump - now my nips are healed (yeah I'm still an oversharer) and he's figured it out and it doesn't hurt bad at all. A little twinge when he first latches but as soon as letdown happens we're all good - no toe curling or anything!
Gas has been less of an issue today as well - I think he was just eating too fast and filling his little belly up with air. So after he eats I pump to get the rest out and I'm starting to finally have some backup milk in the fridge. When Jimmy gets home tonight I'll put it into the freezer bags so it'll last longer and we'll ahve it if we need it OR if we want to go out for the night they'll be some here for him and he won't have to go to formula!
Ok going to try to nap b/c the little man is sleeping.
After a really rough two days with gassiness and cranky-pantsness I decided at 3 am that this kid was going to get my milk from the tap not from the pump. He went for it! so far he's eaten 3-4 times off the source today with no problems and very little pain on my part.
The first week when I was exclusively breastfeeding he KILLED me - I was in tears he was in tears it was awful. That's when I went to the pump - now my nips are healed (yeah I'm still an oversharer) and he's figured it out and it doesn't hurt bad at all. A little twinge when he first latches but as soon as letdown happens we're all good - no toe curling or anything!
Gas has been less of an issue today as well - I think he was just eating too fast and filling his little belly up with air. So after he eats I pump to get the rest out and I'm starting to finally have some backup milk in the fridge. When Jimmy gets home tonight I'll put it into the freezer bags so it'll last longer and we'll ahve it if we need it OR if we want to go out for the night they'll be some here for him and he won't have to go to formula!
Ok going to try to nap b/c the little man is sleeping.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
- So Colin is still not thrilled with breastfeeding but he'll latch everyonce in a while so we're still working on it.
- I'm pumping between 3 and 4 ounces now every 3-4 hours so I know he's getting enought to eat and it's my milk so I'm not going to get neurotic about it.
- He sleeps about 4- 5 hours at night, eats and goes back to sleep for another 3 hours so I'm getting way more sleep than when I was preggo.
- At his 2 week checkup he was almost back to birth weight (7 lbs.) wieghing in a 6, 14 BUT the hospital scale is digital and the peds one is old school so we'll see how he is at weight check this Friday.
Everything else is pretty perfect - the doctor was pleasantly surprised how strong his arms and neck are for such a little guy and after I told him that this is not a 20 hour a day sleeper and he's really active he figured that's maybe why he's slower to gain weight. He just works it off! One small thing was Colin has a clogged tear duct - but now after 2 days of eye cream it's gone - it was just so sad looking all gooky and yucko but the doctor said it's normal and happens to most babies. And to hold onto the cream b/c it'll probably happen again.
My mom went home today so I'll officially be on my own after today because Jim has to go to work whether he wants to or not. I'm a bit scared but I know I can do it - just need to figure out the schedule for laundry and dishes and everything else.
On the me front - at the 12 day mark I was down 25 of the 30 pounds I gained and the swelling disappered! Now I just need to get rid of the last 5 + 30 lbs/ I've gained over the last 5 years and I'll be back where I belong. I have feet and real ankles again - it's completely freaking awesome. I feel pretty good 2+ weeks after the C and I just hav eto remember to take it easy and not push myself too much.Congrats to everyone who's had their LO's!!!
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Colin James Morris-the birth story
Colin James Morris
Thursday, 5/1/08, 8:03 am
7 pounds even, 21 inches long
born by C-Section at 40 weeks
My birth story isn't that exciting b/c of the scheduled c-section, the worst part was the catheter insertion b/c this hospital does it BEFORE you go to the OR and get your spinal. But not the worst thing that's ever happened to me.
After I got semi-prepped I walked down to the l&D OR and hopped up on the operating table, the anesthesiologist come in and gave me the spinal while my nurse Michelle hugged me then i got to lay down. My arms got strapped down, they put the sheet up, cleaned my belly and then Jim came in to sit by my head.
The doctors said "you ready? let's go" and started the c/s. I felt some tugging but it was painless and pretty darn cool. Colin was engaged and I apparently was ready to go into labor on my own so there was some pulling to get him out and the 2 docs were joking with me that he was stuck and to just hold on, lol. Then they dis-engaged him and he came out yelling! Dr., Burk started to sing "baby face" to him while the nurse wrapped him up and brought him to our side of the sheet so we could see him. HE was so gorgeous even covered in all kinds of yuck and my heart just stopped with the overwhelming love that filled it for both Colin and Jim.
While they were putting me back together Jim went to the "other side" to watch them measure, weigh and clean Colin up. He was allowed to take pictures at that point which I'm really thrilled about b/c we got him being weighed and such. They gave Jim the tape measure and then he made the mistake of turning around....let's just say there was alot more of me showing then he (or anyone other than a surgeon) should ever see, lol. They brought our still screaming little man back over so I could see him all clean and let me give him a kiss then asked if it was ok to take him to the nursery.
So off Jim and Colin went to the nursery for al the things they do there. I was taken out of the OR about 25 feet to recovery where my nurse Michelle took care of me until Jim came back. Once i was in there for about an hour they brought Colin in along with my mom, dad and sister so I could really meet him. I (other than the professionals) got to be the first one to hold him - they wouldn't let Jim even before I could. Everyone but Jim left and the nursery nurse came in to help me feed him for the first time. He latched on pretty good but I apparently have flat nips so it's a battle we're still fighting.
After another hour or so I could move my legs and toes so I was taken to my real room to settle in for the duration of my stay. They brought me "lunch" of all clears but it was jello and water ice which I promptly threw up. I have reflux (which I've mentioned to death) and I needed bread or something NOT sugary but it would be Friday mornign before the hospital ok'd that. Jim went out and got me a cinnamon bun from Wawa around 8 that night which I scarfed and kept down so they gave in the next morning on the food thing. I spent the day amazed at this little boy we made together and trying to bf then everyone came back later to visit after Colin and I had a chance to rest after our big morning.
Friday at 6 they took the cath out and I started walking around no problem (kinda shocked the nurses) the LC came in a bit later and that's when we found out his left latch was not good and that's why I was hurting. By Saturday morning I was pacing the halls and begging for the doc to come in for rounds so I could go home. :) Around 3 she finally showed and said there was no reason for me or Colin to stay so we could go as soon as the discharge instruction for me and him were given. We got home about 5pm and went right to the couch to great Finnegan and Pooka - who wanted NOTHING to do with the "creature that makes noise".
I had an easy delivery b/c of the section and I'm getting around no problem, get tired but it's to be expected, and I have to say a c-section is WAY easier than knee surgery. I'm almost completely off the pain meds - the only time I take one is if my hip of knee acts up.
So today is his 14th day on earth and he'll be 2 weeks old tomorrow! I know I'm not going to want to go back to work on July 28th but I think I just found a great in home daycare that we may actually be able to afford. It's close enough to work 8-10 minutes that I can go over at my lunch to feed him and hang out with him for a little during the day.
We're pretty much a breastmilk only baby, Colin has had formula a few times b/c I just didn't have enough to fill him (at least we didn't think so) and I'm pumping mainly b/c he had a crappy latch that wasn't corrected before the left balloon got a bit tramutized. He still eats great on the right so I don't think he'll have any confusion once I heal enough to handle the "pain". As long as he's getting it some way I'm happy and we'll keep working until we get it right.
Colin sleeps about 5 hours at night and is a pretty content little guy. He loves to be held (who doesn't?) and really likes his bouncy and a toy giraffe daddy bought him. Mom's here until this Sunday and then I'll be on my own but I think I can handle it. We've been aout a few times now and he's an angel - I really couldn't have prayed for a better behaved baby!
We went and had Sears pictures done on Sunday so here's a few of them!
This is the one I used for his birth announcement
Mommy, Daddy & Colin
Colin and his giraffe, Geffrey
I'm ready for this whole picture thing to be over
Thursday, 5/1/08, 8:03 am
7 pounds even, 21 inches long
born by C-Section at 40 weeks
My birth story isn't that exciting b/c of the scheduled c-section, the worst part was the catheter insertion b/c this hospital does it BEFORE you go to the OR and get your spinal. But not the worst thing that's ever happened to me.
After I got semi-prepped I walked down to the l&D OR and hopped up on the operating table, the anesthesiologist come in and gave me the spinal while my nurse Michelle hugged me then i got to lay down. My arms got strapped down, they put the sheet up, cleaned my belly and then Jim came in to sit by my head.
The doctors said "you ready? let's go" and started the c/s. I felt some tugging but it was painless and pretty darn cool. Colin was engaged and I apparently was ready to go into labor on my own so there was some pulling to get him out and the 2 docs were joking with me that he was stuck and to just hold on, lol. Then they dis-engaged him and he came out yelling! Dr., Burk started to sing "baby face" to him while the nurse wrapped him up and brought him to our side of the sheet so we could see him. HE was so gorgeous even covered in all kinds of yuck and my heart just stopped with the overwhelming love that filled it for both Colin and Jim.
While they were putting me back together Jim went to the "other side" to watch them measure, weigh and clean Colin up. He was allowed to take pictures at that point which I'm really thrilled about b/c we got him being weighed and such. They gave Jim the tape measure and then he made the mistake of turning around....let's just say there was alot more of me showing then he (or anyone other than a surgeon) should ever see, lol. They brought our still screaming little man back over so I could see him all clean and let me give him a kiss then asked if it was ok to take him to the nursery.
So off Jim and Colin went to the nursery for al the things they do there. I was taken out of the OR about 25 feet to recovery where my nurse Michelle took care of me until Jim came back. Once i was in there for about an hour they brought Colin in along with my mom, dad and sister so I could really meet him. I (other than the professionals) got to be the first one to hold him - they wouldn't let Jim even before I could. Everyone but Jim left and the nursery nurse came in to help me feed him for the first time. He latched on pretty good but I apparently have flat nips so it's a battle we're still fighting.
After another hour or so I could move my legs and toes so I was taken to my real room to settle in for the duration of my stay. They brought me "lunch" of all clears but it was jello and water ice which I promptly threw up. I have reflux (which I've mentioned to death) and I needed bread or something NOT sugary but it would be Friday mornign before the hospital ok'd that. Jim went out and got me a cinnamon bun from Wawa around 8 that night which I scarfed and kept down so they gave in the next morning on the food thing. I spent the day amazed at this little boy we made together and trying to bf then everyone came back later to visit after Colin and I had a chance to rest after our big morning.
Friday at 6 they took the cath out and I started walking around no problem (kinda shocked the nurses) the LC came in a bit later and that's when we found out his left latch was not good and that's why I was hurting. By Saturday morning I was pacing the halls and begging for the doc to come in for rounds so I could go home. :) Around 3 she finally showed and said there was no reason for me or Colin to stay so we could go as soon as the discharge instruction for me and him were given. We got home about 5pm and went right to the couch to great Finnegan and Pooka - who wanted NOTHING to do with the "creature that makes noise".
I had an easy delivery b/c of the section and I'm getting around no problem, get tired but it's to be expected, and I have to say a c-section is WAY easier than knee surgery. I'm almost completely off the pain meds - the only time I take one is if my hip of knee acts up.
So today is his 14th day on earth and he'll be 2 weeks old tomorrow! I know I'm not going to want to go back to work on July 28th but I think I just found a great in home daycare that we may actually be able to afford. It's close enough to work 8-10 minutes that I can go over at my lunch to feed him and hang out with him for a little during the day.
We're pretty much a breastmilk only baby, Colin has had formula a few times b/c I just didn't have enough to fill him (at least we didn't think so) and I'm pumping mainly b/c he had a crappy latch that wasn't corrected before the left balloon got a bit tramutized. He still eats great on the right so I don't think he'll have any confusion once I heal enough to handle the "pain". As long as he's getting it some way I'm happy and we'll keep working until we get it right.
Colin sleeps about 5 hours at night and is a pretty content little guy. He loves to be held (who doesn't?) and really likes his bouncy and a toy giraffe daddy bought him. Mom's here until this Sunday and then I'll be on my own but I think I can handle it. We've been aout a few times now and he's an angel - I really couldn't have prayed for a better behaved baby!
We went and had Sears pictures done on Sunday so here's a few of them!
This is the one I used for his birth announcement
Mommy, Daddy & Colin
Colin and his giraffe, Geffrey
I'm ready for this whole picture thing to be over
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