I'm hungry. Seriously, I'm hungry. I just ate dinner too - unfortunately, I don't want to eat much. I'm starving and food looks just so unappealing, I couldn't care less. I get like this every once in a while - I'm not really hungry - so I eat because I'm supposed to.
Right now though, it's pretty important that I eat well and often - keeps the stomach calmer they say. I'm not sure I'm believing it yet, but I'm following directions. I just didn't count on the hunger. I want all the foods I can't have.
I would kill for a stack of waffles right now. I hate waffles - and I can't eat them because they have flour in them. Gluten free ones just don't appeal. I want crackers and butter - my Mom used to eat Matzo and butter. Yum. Yes, a good Catholic woman eating matzo crackers. Can't eat those though and the gluten free crackers so don't appeal right now either.
I want a soft pretzel with mustard - a Philly pretzel!!! Oh, and a cheese steak from Pat's with criss-cuts (waffle fries) with cheese from Abner's ( I don't know if they still have them or even call them that, but I want some.)
Obviously I've been watching Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives again. I'm trying to get my mind off of Mexican food. That's all I've wanted for weeks now. So much so, that we've dubbed Baby McG - Pedro. Yes. Pedro. (Even though I think it's a girl.) I want chips, salsa, beef tacos and guacamole. Bad, bad, bad. But oh, so good.
I think part of it is that it's 'safe' food - aka gluten free. I get that, but I'm watching them make bagels on Triple D and honestly, eh. Don't want one.
I hope this ends soon - otherwise, it's going to be a long 8 months. I can't go ordering food only to turn my nose up and gag. B made me corn pasta with butter and Parmesan for dinner tonight. Tasted great - total comfort food. But totally unhealthy for me. Starch, starch and starch.
At what point will I crave veggies and fruit again? You know there's a problem if I don't want fruit. I'm a fruit-a-holic. Truly, under normal circumstances, I'd choose fruit over any other food. Today, gag.
I guess for now I'll have to be hungry and hope that Pedro is getting enough from my vitamins and dairy products. I'm still craving cheese....I wonder if that means I'm having a calf instead of a baby? :o)
Happy Monday Ya'll!
Monday, July 23, 2012
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Call Me Spoiled
I'm a lucky girl. I have the sweetest husband. Seriously, I do. For the past few weeks he has waited on me hand and foot, taken care of the dogs, done laundry and is now gearing up for a grocery shopping trip. Not his favorite activity mind you, but he's up for it!
My nurses basically told me to only go to work and go home - so no other activities are permitted right now. I am totally taking it easy for now until things get to a heartbeat stage. Don't want to screw this up! I might slip in a movie or dinner once in a while, but right now, I'm totally chilled and doing nothing.
So here's how a typical weekend day unfolds for B right now...
1. He goes downstairs and gets my meds out of the fridge.
2. He makes me peanut butter toast to help me move in the morning. Gag time.
3. He irons any clothes I need. (I HATE to iron - so this isn't because of Baby McG)
4. He takes the dogs out and feeds etc...them
5. He then takes a shower - first so I can sleep off the meds.
6. He goes and gets me a 'real breakfast' and coffee.
7. Walks the dogs again.
8. Studies where he can.
9. Checks on me.....hangs out a bit.
10. Studies some more.
11. Gets me lunch.
12. Brings it upstairs to me on a tray. (Yes, he does)
13. Gets himself lunch.
14. Takes dishes downstairs and loads the dishwasher.
15. Studies some more.
16. Checks on me - hangs out some more.
17. Gets me an afternoon snack.
18. Walks the dogs.
19. Orders dinner (Cooking isn't part of the deal right now.)
20. Gets dinner.
21. See #12
22. Studies some more.
23. Brings me more drinks....I drink a lot you know.
24. Gets me nighttime meds
25. Says goodnight - and then does more homework.
26. Sleeps.
He's a busy man isn't he? I feel so guilty, but I know this is for a good cause. I don't sit still very well....but it seems to be working out so far. I hope he hangs in with me for the long haul. I'm so blessed to have such a sweet and giving man in my life. It took me a long time to find him, but he was so worth the wait.
I hope you all are as blessed as I am...
Happy Sunday Ya'll!
My nurses basically told me to only go to work and go home - so no other activities are permitted right now. I am totally taking it easy for now until things get to a heartbeat stage. Don't want to screw this up! I might slip in a movie or dinner once in a while, but right now, I'm totally chilled and doing nothing.
So here's how a typical weekend day unfolds for B right now...
1. He goes downstairs and gets my meds out of the fridge.
2. He makes me peanut butter toast to help me move in the morning. Gag time.
3. He irons any clothes I need. (I HATE to iron - so this isn't because of Baby McG)
4. He takes the dogs out and feeds etc...them
5. He then takes a shower - first so I can sleep off the meds.
6. He goes and gets me a 'real breakfast' and coffee.
7. Walks the dogs again.
8. Studies where he can.
9. Checks on me.....hangs out a bit.
10. Studies some more.
11. Gets me lunch.
12. Brings it upstairs to me on a tray. (Yes, he does)
13. Gets himself lunch.
14. Takes dishes downstairs and loads the dishwasher.
15. Studies some more.
16. Checks on me - hangs out some more.
17. Gets me an afternoon snack.
18. Walks the dogs.
19. Orders dinner (Cooking isn't part of the deal right now.)
20. Gets dinner.
21. See #12
22. Studies some more.
23. Brings me more drinks....I drink a lot you know.
24. Gets me nighttime meds
25. Says goodnight - and then does more homework.
26. Sleeps.
He's a busy man isn't he? I feel so guilty, but I know this is for a good cause. I don't sit still very well....but it seems to be working out so far. I hope he hangs in with me for the long haul. I'm so blessed to have such a sweet and giving man in my life. It took me a long time to find him, but he was so worth the wait.
I hope you all are as blessed as I am...
Happy Sunday Ya'll!
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Moving Right Along
Well, I worked for a half day yesterday. It wasn't because I was being careful either - we were packing up our offices. It really was a sad day. The new company purchasing the company I've worked for over the last 5 years has decided to move IT out of their current office space along with 3 other departments.
They are moving us to a building across the parking lot to a floor all by ourselves. SO, all of the new people who are moving down to Charlotte will be sitting in our old seats - while we sit in the 'extra space.'
It won't be forever, but we aren't quite sure how long we will be there - could be about 6-9 months. Or maybe a year. They are re-doing the 2nd and 3rd floor of the normal building to fit the new business. We've been purchased by a huge corporation and then merged with another of their divisions to create a new business. The business will be headquartered here in Charlotte - which is good.
But the big detail that's hanging over all of our heads is the fact that we don't know if we have jobs in the new organization. AND we won't know until after the sale happens. Did I mention the sale date has been moved back, again? :o) No pressure there. We think it might be the end of next week - so we're in limbo for a week or so. Unfortunately, for right now, if you don't have work activities around Day One - you really don't have tons to do.
We're not sure how the new regime wants things done so we don't want to move forward with projects etc...so we'll hang for now and hope that we get answers as to who our new bosses are soon!
No stress there right folks? Yesterday could have been really hard, instead a smart friend ordered pizza for our department and got us permission to wear jeans to work - which never happens - so it was a more casual relaxed atmosphere that helped with the sad parts.
We're a strong team and overall, I'm sure we'll be fine....I hope all of my team gets jobs and is happy with their new assignments - they are all great people who have come to be be friends and people I care about. That makes this kind of thing so much harder.
We've become a family of sorts and you certainly want to see your family taken care of! So I guess I'll say goodbye to my great office with a great view shared with a great lady - and move forward to my rickety cubicle with no walls and lots of noise....I'll always have my iTouch! :o)
Outside of work, "me and Baby McG" are doing well - I'm taking it one day at a time and plan on doing nothing this weekend. Seriously, I'm tired and I'm doing nothing but watch movies and pee - a lot.
I hope you all have a great weekend and get a chance to relax and recharge!
Happy Saturday Ya'll!
They are moving us to a building across the parking lot to a floor all by ourselves. SO, all of the new people who are moving down to Charlotte will be sitting in our old seats - while we sit in the 'extra space.'It won't be forever, but we aren't quite sure how long we will be there - could be about 6-9 months. Or maybe a year. They are re-doing the 2nd and 3rd floor of the normal building to fit the new business. We've been purchased by a huge corporation and then merged with another of their divisions to create a new business. The business will be headquartered here in Charlotte - which is good.
But the big detail that's hanging over all of our heads is the fact that we don't know if we have jobs in the new organization. AND we won't know until after the sale happens. Did I mention the sale date has been moved back, again? :o) No pressure there. We think it might be the end of next week - so we're in limbo for a week or so. Unfortunately, for right now, if you don't have work activities around Day One - you really don't have tons to do.
No stress there right folks? Yesterday could have been really hard, instead a smart friend ordered pizza for our department and got us permission to wear jeans to work - which never happens - so it was a more casual relaxed atmosphere that helped with the sad parts.
We're a strong team and overall, I'm sure we'll be fine....I hope all of my team gets jobs and is happy with their new assignments - they are all great people who have come to be be friends and people I care about. That makes this kind of thing so much harder.
We've become a family of sorts and you certainly want to see your family taken care of! So I guess I'll say goodbye to my great office with a great view shared with a great lady - and move forward to my rickety cubicle with no walls and lots of noise....I'll always have my iTouch! :o)
Outside of work, "me and Baby McG" are doing well - I'm taking it one day at a time and plan on doing nothing this weekend. Seriously, I'm tired and I'm doing nothing but watch movies and pee - a lot.
I hope you all have a great weekend and get a chance to relax and recharge!
Happy Saturday Ya'll!
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