Well since Kaylee has decided that she will never come out on her own....I am going to be induced on Wednesday. My doctor feels that with my platelet count still falling, and Kaylee is measuring plenty big it is time to just take her. I am fully convinced she would never come out on her own otherwise. Dustin and I will check in Tuesday night, so I can start a round of antibiotics. Then at 5:30am on Wednesday they will start me on pitocin to induce labor.
Yesterday Dustin and I finished up last minute stuff. We set up the pack and play in our room, and washed a couple last minute items. We had to move both of the dog's beds together, and Millie is not very pleased to sleep next to Trigger. I found her in several different places on the carpet last night trying to get away from him. I can't say I blame her. He is not a very sound and still sleeper. Trigger has been super clingy this morning too. He sat next to me on the couch this morning just crying at me to sleep on my lap...or what is left of a lap with my big belly. I think that may have just been for a short amount of time though. Right now he is sitting on the other couch eating his foot and grunting. He is a very unreliable source for the "dog sixth sense", and I don't think he ever even had it to begin with. I hope Millie picks up his extra slack on "knowing" something is going on. I don't sleep well anymore, and once I get up to go to the bathroom one of the 5,000 times during the night there is no going back to sleep.
We are both super ready to meet this little girl. Hopefully sometime early Wednesday afternoon we will be able to hold Miss Kaylee. Dustin's parents and sister are coming in town, and my Mom and brother will be here to welcome Kaylee. My sister is all the way in no where west Texas(Odessa), so I need to set up a Skype account today so she can see Kaylee. My Dad is coming home from a successful African hunt on Thursday, and hopefully he can come and meet his grand daughter then. Friday morning he leaves again for another hunt. Maybe he will be able to meet her by her 1st birthday...
Monday, September 19, 2011
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Waiting Game
So there not really any change here. This baby is never going to come out...or until next Wednesday when we MAKE her come out. Shes just hanging tight...enjoying spending time in my belly. I went to the doctor on Wednesday and she said " no big change, so we will see you next Tuesday night". I have done everything I can think of here around the house. I have all the wash caught up, cleaned, trimmed the hedges, and Dustin mulched the flower beds tonight. This morning I was pulling weeds in the flower bed in the back yard, and Trigger pissed on my leg. I think his plan was to piss on the pile of weeds, but he completely missed the weeds and got my leg. I yelled at him and he just looked at me with not a care in the world. Tonight when Dustin was mulching the back bed we let Trigger and Millie play out back with this Jolly Ball. Here are a couple pictures of them playing:
This weekend we are throwing a shower for our friends Brittany and Mike Weisinger in Conroe. They are expecting a little boy in November. So many babies being born and weddings happening lately! For the first 3 weekends in October we have weddings to attend. Kaylee will be a wedding pro before she is even a month old!
This weekend we are throwing a shower for our friends Brittany and Mike Weisinger in Conroe. They are expecting a little boy in November. So many babies being born and weddings happening lately! For the first 3 weekends in October we have weddings to attend. Kaylee will be a wedding pro before she is even a month old!
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Bad Things Happen to Good People
This day is a day in American history that none of us will ever forget. I think 9/11 is etched in every Americans memory. Everyone remembers exactly where they were that morning 10 years ago when the first plane hit the World Trade Center in NYC.
I was in my 2nd period typing class at Taylor High School. I was in my senior year, and I remember the "rumors" started that a bomb went off in the WTC. We shortly learned that it was not a bomb, but actually a plane had flown into the towers. After my typing class I went across the hall into my Ag teachers classroom. I knew Mr. Schroeder would have on the TV, and would not be worrying with petty things like where the letter "s" was on the keyboard like my 195 year old typing teacher. She refused to let us turn on the TV. She thought that learning to type with an old record player playing some 1940's music was WAY more important than American history in the making. Of course in the Ag room the TV was tuned into the Today Show. I arrived just in time to see the 2nd plane crash into the second tower. We all knew at that point that this was no accident, our country was under attack. No one got much done for the rest of the day. I left at noon for work release, and went straight home. I remember my Dad, brother Brent, and my Mamaw Boeer where there watching too. I sat there rest of the day glued to the TV in complete surprise on what had just happened.
Here is a picture from the original 5 Boeer family vacation to New York this past December. We went to the look out point to see the construction of the WTC memorial:
Dustin and I woke up this morning and watched the opening of the WTC memorial, before we got ready for church. I don't think it will ever get easier to watch footage of what happened that day. It still brings tears to my eyes. At church the sermon was "Why Bad Things Happen to Good People". Our preacher had a really good sermon on the fact that God did not want the terrorist to high jack planes and kill thousands of people. He did however let it happen. Things happen to us, and at that moment we do not understand why it would happen to us. God lets things happen to make us stronger individuals, and to make us come together to help one another through the tough times. He wants us to learn from things, and see that he will always be right by our side in tough times guiding us. He helps us find a way to be stronger, and over come obstacles in life that are not always pleasant. It was a very good message, and really helped me understand a lot of whats going on in our life right now. Makes me think back on why I would lose my job right now. No it was not the "right" thing for them to do, but they did it anyways. I think that this experience WILL make me stronger, and hopefully help me find a better job that I appreciate more.
Kaylee is still holding tight. I did not get the test results back on my platelet count, so I am going to call in the morning. Hopefully it did not drop anymore, and we can plan on going in on the 20th with an epidural. Unless she has other plans before then. Here I am 37 weeks and 2 days:
I was in my 2nd period typing class at Taylor High School. I was in my senior year, and I remember the "rumors" started that a bomb went off in the WTC. We shortly learned that it was not a bomb, but actually a plane had flown into the towers. After my typing class I went across the hall into my Ag teachers classroom. I knew Mr. Schroeder would have on the TV, and would not be worrying with petty things like where the letter "s" was on the keyboard like my 195 year old typing teacher. She refused to let us turn on the TV. She thought that learning to type with an old record player playing some 1940's music was WAY more important than American history in the making. Of course in the Ag room the TV was tuned into the Today Show. I arrived just in time to see the 2nd plane crash into the second tower. We all knew at that point that this was no accident, our country was under attack. No one got much done for the rest of the day. I left at noon for work release, and went straight home. I remember my Dad, brother Brent, and my Mamaw Boeer where there watching too. I sat there rest of the day glued to the TV in complete surprise on what had just happened.
Here is a picture from the original 5 Boeer family vacation to New York this past December. We went to the look out point to see the construction of the WTC memorial:
Dustin and I woke up this morning and watched the opening of the WTC memorial, before we got ready for church. I don't think it will ever get easier to watch footage of what happened that day. It still brings tears to my eyes. At church the sermon was "Why Bad Things Happen to Good People". Our preacher had a really good sermon on the fact that God did not want the terrorist to high jack planes and kill thousands of people. He did however let it happen. Things happen to us, and at that moment we do not understand why it would happen to us. God lets things happen to make us stronger individuals, and to make us come together to help one another through the tough times. He wants us to learn from things, and see that he will always be right by our side in tough times guiding us. He helps us find a way to be stronger, and over come obstacles in life that are not always pleasant. It was a very good message, and really helped me understand a lot of whats going on in our life right now. Makes me think back on why I would lose my job right now. No it was not the "right" thing for them to do, but they did it anyways. I think that this experience WILL make me stronger, and hopefully help me find a better job that I appreciate more.
Kaylee is still holding tight. I did not get the test results back on my platelet count, so I am going to call in the morning. Hopefully it did not drop anymore, and we can plan on going in on the 20th with an epidural. Unless she has other plans before then. Here I am 37 weeks and 2 days:
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Getting Really Close...
We had our doctors appointment and ultrasound this morning. Last night I started to have very sharp pains, and LOTS of pressure. I really thought I might be going into Labor last night. I have had a lot of pressure, but I knew it was because she said the baby had dropped. It is very uncomfortable and hurts.
First we had the ultrasound. The tech checked everything out, and she is measuring about a week ahead. She was measuring 37 weeks and 4 days. She was in the 70% for weight at 6.91 pounds. That means if I carry her till the 21st she could be 9 pounds or over! I have to say that I hope that she is not over 9 pounds...especially if my cell count goes down anymore and I can not have an epidural. That would make for a not so fun delivery for me! I am suppose to have the results to my blood test by Friday. They may induce earlier if my cell count is down again. The tech showed us all of her features. She also said she has a FULL head of hair. I am fully convinced this comes from Dustin's side. My side has always had bald babies. I also think her nose looks like Dustin's. In the ultrasound she kept grabbing her foot with her hands...so cute! I am SO excited to meet her!
I had my doctors appointment following the ultrasound. I told her about all the pain I was having the night before. She then proceeded to tell me that the baby has fully dropped. The pain I was having the night before was from her dropping. She said that i have not dilated, but the baby is as low as she can possibly go with out coming out in labor. Since she is so low they went ahead and gave me all my paperwork to check into the hospital. She said that it could possibly be any day, or she may stick around till we induce. My sister was the same way with her first. Ryder had dropped, and she did not start dilating till she was in active labor. I now just have to live with a constant pain till Miss Kaylee makes her appearance. Talk about a pregnant waddle, I have the biggest one you seen! Dustin was suppose to leave for Reagan's bachelor party on Friday. Since we are not sure when I will go into labor, and it could be sooner than later we decided it would be best if he stuck around. I would just hate for him to drive 4 or 5 hours away to the Frio, and I go into labor. It would not be a good thing if he couldn't make it back, and missed his first child's birth!
First we had the ultrasound. The tech checked everything out, and she is measuring about a week ahead. She was measuring 37 weeks and 4 days. She was in the 70% for weight at 6.91 pounds. That means if I carry her till the 21st she could be 9 pounds or over! I have to say that I hope that she is not over 9 pounds...especially if my cell count goes down anymore and I can not have an epidural. That would make for a not so fun delivery for me! I am suppose to have the results to my blood test by Friday. They may induce earlier if my cell count is down again. The tech showed us all of her features. She also said she has a FULL head of hair. I am fully convinced this comes from Dustin's side. My side has always had bald babies. I also think her nose looks like Dustin's. In the ultrasound she kept grabbing her foot with her hands...so cute! I am SO excited to meet her!
I had my doctors appointment following the ultrasound. I told her about all the pain I was having the night before. She then proceeded to tell me that the baby has fully dropped. The pain I was having the night before was from her dropping. She said that i have not dilated, but the baby is as low as she can possibly go with out coming out in labor. Since she is so low they went ahead and gave me all my paperwork to check into the hospital. She said that it could possibly be any day, or she may stick around till we induce. My sister was the same way with her first. Ryder had dropped, and she did not start dilating till she was in active labor. I now just have to live with a constant pain till Miss Kaylee makes her appearance. Talk about a pregnant waddle, I have the biggest one you seen! Dustin was suppose to leave for Reagan's bachelor party on Friday. Since we are not sure when I will go into labor, and it could be sooner than later we decided it would be best if he stuck around. I would just hate for him to drive 4 or 5 hours away to the Frio, and I go into labor. It would not be a good thing if he couldn't make it back, and missed his first child's birth!
Labor Day Annual Trigon Hunt
This past weekend we headed to San Antonio for my Dad's company annual dove hunt. I usually join the boys in the field, but I felt being 9 months pregnant and shooting a gun was not a good idea. Plus, I have a hard time just walking from the house to my car in the driveway in this heat. There was no way I could hunt all afternoon in the heat. Although I was sad to sit the hunt out this year...I did have a blast shopping with my Mom and her friend Kim. We had a lot of fun, and shopped till we dropped Saturday. I had to come back and take a nap that afternoon! Of course since college football started this weekend we watched several games. The men did really well on their hunts, and all got plenty of birds. We went to dinner Saturday night at a really good Mexican Restaurant. Everyone had margaritas, and I sooo wanted to drink one too! Next year...
Sunday after breakfast us women shopped on the riverwalk. I must have done a lot of walking, because I had to take a break and sit down. We even had to go into a Salt Grass and sit down. I really thought I was going to go into labor. I kept telling my Mom I needed to call Dustin to come get me. I did not think I could walk back to the hotel. My Mom got on her phone and found that if we walk out on the street we were only .02 miles away from the hotel. I managed to walk back.Ha. Since the Aggies were playing Sunday night we ordered pizza and watched the game in the room. Everyone had pizza and beer, so I had pizza and Pepsi. I don't think drinking something caffeinated that late was a good idea. Kaylee was up ALL night moving and kicking around. I was beyond exhausted the next day.
Dustin had meetings in Austin Tuesday morning, so we decided to stay the night in Pipe Creek. We would just get up Tuesday morning and go to Austin. Since the nice front came through Sunday night it was wonderful in Pipe Creek! All the animals were just roaming around. I sat by the pool for a while and got some sun. We turned in early Monday night. I was so tired from not sleeping the night before that it did not hurt my feelings at all to go to bed early.
Tuesday morning, my birthday, we got up and drove to Austin. While Dustin was finishing up things with the company Halliburton is moving from Austin to Houston, I went to the mall. I needed to go to MAC for makeup, and was on a mission to find Kaylee some pants. She has a ton of onsies, and I thought with the weather changing soon I should find her some pants to go over them. I found a really good deal at Children's Place, and got her jeans and stretch pants for $2.99! We ate my birthday lunch and started our way home. With all the fires in Basdrop we had to detour around to 290. It is so sad to see all the fires here in Texas. It literally looked like the world was coming to an end in Basdrop. Please pray for all the families who have lost their homes. The news last said that there are over 1,000 homes lost. Also, please pray for RAIN! We defiantly need it!
Sunday after breakfast us women shopped on the riverwalk. I must have done a lot of walking, because I had to take a break and sit down. We even had to go into a Salt Grass and sit down. I really thought I was going to go into labor. I kept telling my Mom I needed to call Dustin to come get me. I did not think I could walk back to the hotel. My Mom got on her phone and found that if we walk out on the street we were only .02 miles away from the hotel. I managed to walk back.Ha. Since the Aggies were playing Sunday night we ordered pizza and watched the game in the room. Everyone had pizza and beer, so I had pizza and Pepsi. I don't think drinking something caffeinated that late was a good idea. Kaylee was up ALL night moving and kicking around. I was beyond exhausted the next day.
Dustin had meetings in Austin Tuesday morning, so we decided to stay the night in Pipe Creek. We would just get up Tuesday morning and go to Austin. Since the nice front came through Sunday night it was wonderful in Pipe Creek! All the animals were just roaming around. I sat by the pool for a while and got some sun. We turned in early Monday night. I was so tired from not sleeping the night before that it did not hurt my feelings at all to go to bed early.
Tuesday morning, my birthday, we got up and drove to Austin. While Dustin was finishing up things with the company Halliburton is moving from Austin to Houston, I went to the mall. I needed to go to MAC for makeup, and was on a mission to find Kaylee some pants. She has a ton of onsies, and I thought with the weather changing soon I should find her some pants to go over them. I found a really good deal at Children's Place, and got her jeans and stretch pants for $2.99! We ate my birthday lunch and started our way home. With all the fires in Basdrop we had to detour around to 290. It is so sad to see all the fires here in Texas. It literally looked like the world was coming to an end in Basdrop. Please pray for all the families who have lost their homes. The news last said that there are over 1,000 homes lost. Also, please pray for RAIN! We defiantly need it!
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Very Unexpected
Tuesday as I was working on getting invoices together to go see my Rachael's Hallmark chain I got a very unexpected call. One of my bosses, the son of the owner of the company, was calling me. I answered not knowing what he might be calling for. He asked if I had a minute. He proceeded to lay me off from the job that I was 100% dedicated and loyal to for 4 1/2 years. I was in total shock. I argued with him, and he really did not have a good reason for letting me go. He also told me that it was not up for discussion, they have already hired someone else. The only words I could come to were "are you really laying me off 3 weeks before I have a baby"? He sat there in silence. I then answered with "Is it because I am pregnant, and having a baby"? He jumped in and claimed that it was not the case. He just felt I was not much of a leader and not posting things on Chatter...So they lay off one of their top sales reps for not being a leader? They fired me, when every year I would receive a different reward with in the company for my fantastic work? I just lost the job that I built the entire territory, when there was not any customer base or territory when I started with the company?
I have a really hard time trying to grasp why this would happen. Why would God let this happen 3 weeks before our daughter is born? I was a wreck. Stressing and crying emotionally. I could not get over what had just happened, and it all came out of no where. They agreed to pay me all of my outstanding commissions, which I do believe they legally have to do. I know what all of you are thinking, isn't this illegal? I called my best friend from high school who is now a lawyer for advice. It is illegal. Very Very illegal. If I was working for a corporation, or was someones employee I could have sued for everything. Since I was an independent contractor the terms are different. Since I was not a technically an employee it would be my word against theirs. I am still very frustrated and angered on why this is happening to us. I just have to trust that God has a greater plan in mind for Dustin and myself. We have been through this before. Dustin was unemployed for almost a year, and we know how to really buckle down. I am just going to enjoy the rest of my pregnancy, focus on Kaylee, and find a job when I feel ready to head back to work. Hopefully I can find something by January. God has let me see several things, after my emotional day on Tuesday. I was not truly happy with my job anymore. I hated getting up most days and working for them. I had a bad taste in my mouth from the last conference call I had with the owners son. I would be in a horrible mood most afternoons, because I was tired of dealing with all of the retail bs. I know now that there was a reason for my job loss. God knew that I was comfortable where I was, and would not make a full initiative to go out and find something else. Instead I would just stay with my job, and continue to be miserable. I am still very angry with my company for the way this entire thing was handled. I just hope that my remaining commissions will be enough to get us by till I am ready to find something else!
Please keep Dustin and I in your prayers. Please also pray for my sister-in-law Ashley. She lost her job as well a couple weeks ago. She is getting married in October, and searching high and low for something. Hopefully both of us will find fabulous jobs that we love!
I have a really hard time trying to grasp why this would happen. Why would God let this happen 3 weeks before our daughter is born? I was a wreck. Stressing and crying emotionally. I could not get over what had just happened, and it all came out of no where. They agreed to pay me all of my outstanding commissions, which I do believe they legally have to do. I know what all of you are thinking, isn't this illegal? I called my best friend from high school who is now a lawyer for advice. It is illegal. Very Very illegal. If I was working for a corporation, or was someones employee I could have sued for everything. Since I was an independent contractor the terms are different. Since I was not a technically an employee it would be my word against theirs. I am still very frustrated and angered on why this is happening to us. I just have to trust that God has a greater plan in mind for Dustin and myself. We have been through this before. Dustin was unemployed for almost a year, and we know how to really buckle down. I am just going to enjoy the rest of my pregnancy, focus on Kaylee, and find a job when I feel ready to head back to work. Hopefully I can find something by January. God has let me see several things, after my emotional day on Tuesday. I was not truly happy with my job anymore. I hated getting up most days and working for them. I had a bad taste in my mouth from the last conference call I had with the owners son. I would be in a horrible mood most afternoons, because I was tired of dealing with all of the retail bs. I know now that there was a reason for my job loss. God knew that I was comfortable where I was, and would not make a full initiative to go out and find something else. Instead I would just stay with my job, and continue to be miserable. I am still very angry with my company for the way this entire thing was handled. I just hope that my remaining commissions will be enough to get us by till I am ready to find something else!
Please keep Dustin and I in your prayers. Please also pray for my sister-in-law Ashley. She lost her job as well a couple weeks ago. She is getting married in October, and searching high and low for something. Hopefully both of us will find fabulous jobs that we love!
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