Week in Review ~ 2/25

We had another good, busy week, but because I haven't been taking notes, this will be short.

Ned and Avery went to Sunday School Sunday morning.  After that we spent the day at home.

I had an appointment on Monday and was able to see my regular nurse practitioner.  Ned ran errands while I did that and had blood work done.  We had lunch before coming home.  At least we're getting in a few dates before the baby, even if they are taking place at Dairy Queen.

No big news on Tuesday or Wednesday.  Lent did begin, and I'm sad I'm not able to be up and doing my 40 Bags in 40 Days again.  I'm not sure if I would have gotten out 40 bags now as we're being pretty good about keeping the junk out.  I do think of all the things we have in storage and how we haven't needed them since May.  I wasn't sure what I wanted to do for Lent.  Giving up Pepsi is not an option and I would just go back to drinking it.  I started reading No Regrets Parenting: Turning Long Days and Short Years into Cherished Moments with Your Kids by Harley Rotbart, and it will be one I keep on my Kindle for awhile to refresh and also to read parts that don't apply now.  I'll be the first to admit that sometimes my time with Avery is not all it could be, and I want to do better.  So, for Lent, there will be no iPhone when Avery is in the room unless I'm answering a quick text.  It's too easy to pick it up and read a blog or check Pinterest or Facebook, but I don't notice it because I'm not sitting down at the computer.  I have made the same decision for Ned, but I think I may have to take his phone to make it happen completely.  I think this may be something that I move into our time together as well, but I'll ease him into this first.  It's not easy, but I was able to turn down his offer of an iPad this weekend, so I must be making some progress.
We dropped Avery off at the sitter's Thursday morning before heading to my appointment in Norfolk.  It was a relief to get another good report and to find that Sam was growing.  We celebrated Ned's birthday at California Pizza Kitchen, then Ned went to Dillards while I snuck in the Children's Place to get Avery some new jeans and another pair of pants with pockets.  I had a message from my local doctor about my platelets when I got home, so I called her back.  Hearing that my platelets were low immediately stressed me out, but I still tried to put on a happy face while my in-laws came to bring Ned's cake and present.  This sounds horrible, but my parents are the only ones I feel comfortable with (other than Ned and Avery) when I'm laying around on the couch. 

Friday's events were recorded here.

Ned went and got Avery early Saturday morning.  Avery's nose and cough seemed worse, and she fell asleep sitting with me before her nap.  Ned went to the store while she napped, and once she got up, we went to see what had been done at the house during the week.  I didn't feel like walking or standing for long, so I hung out in the car while Mimi came to check out the house.  Ned wanted chicken for dinner, so he and Avery went out to get that.

Avery needed to rest with Giraffi, Lovey, and her blankie all underneath her.

Not sure why Bitty must be completely covered to sleep.

Treasures

Avery in her boat with a Bed, Bath, and Beyond card.

I have my normal two appointments this week and will probably be begging to set a date to have this baby.  I can definitely feel my anxiety increasing as I even think about checking my blood pressure or wonder what's going on between appointments.  I'm pretty much over the stress and ready to have him while everyone is healthy.  Avery will also be going to the doctor to see about her runny nose and cough.  I have a feeling it's ears, but whatever it is, we need her well before Sam comes.  Ned may be going in too since he's having some sinus issues.  I don't want to be the only one healthy enough to meet Sam.