What a week....

This week has been crazy at school. Lots of things happening....actually, too many things. I'm in charge of Red Ribbon Week, so getting that organized for our campus was quite a task. On top of that, it's Halloween week-kids are crazy, JT/Lee game, Canned Food Drive, pep rally on Friday and Flex Day. Oh, and teaching a taks subject to 6th & 8th grade. Stupid. Too many things in one week.

I really don't mind the activities, b/c a busy week means it will go by faster. What I do mind are my co-workers. I don't know how many times I've sent out an email saying, "Please get this document submitted to me by: said date/time" or "Please email me your list of students blah blah blah". About 3/4 of the faculty do it right and on time. But there seems to be this group that doesn't do ANYTHING right. They can't check email on time. They can't submit a document properly. They can't follow simple #*&%) instructions. It makes my job so much more difficult when I have things to get into my principal, but I'm waiting on a teacher that can't follow simple instructions. I think what makes me the most mad is that they know they have to get this done, but choose not to. They think and act like they are just too busy to do it. Really? Cause the rest of the campus is busy too but they're getting their crap done.

If I could just stay with my students all day and not interact with the faculty, I think my life would be easier. My students are more with it than half of my coworkers.

Ok, vent over. I feel much better.

new pictures and updates

27 weeks

26 weeks

How far along? 27 wks
Total weight gain/loss: about 30, ugh.
Maternity clothes? of course with a few regular shirts
Stretch marks? on my huge backside
Sleep: sleeping pretty great
Best moment this week: nothing really stands out
Movement: all the time. lots of rolling and punching
Food cravings: random things: rice crispy treats, apples, chocolate milk
Gender: little boy
Labor Signs: None besides braxton hicks
Belly Button in or out? In
What I miss: my waistline
What I am looking forward to: finishing the nursery
Weekly Wisdom: people that you thought were friends, really aren't since we have a baby on the way...
Milestones: Hitting the third trimester

new pic

Here's the latest picture! I'm feeling pretty great! Amy & Presley are here visiting and we're having a great time. We just went to eat at Breaker's and it was so great. We're now sitting on the couch on our laptops watching football with Sam!

seriously??

Sam & I went to eat at Chili's tonight after work. It was fantastic. However, less than a mile from home I started to feel nauseous....that same morning sickness nausea that plagued me for so long. As soon as I pulled in, I jumped out and lost my dinner. I felt so relieved afterwards, but I'm hoping and praying it's not back. I've heard of these things though....I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

I also am so pumped b/c I found the exact fabric for the bedding I want online. It's extremely reasonable and way less than what I thought we'd spend. I just need to purchase it and start putting it together! Not too much longer and that makes me nervous. There's so much to do!
Here's a picture:
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22 weeks

How far along? 22 wks
Total weight gain/loss: 17 pounds, ugh
Maternity clothes? of course
Stretch marks? none yet
Sleep: have slept pretty well lately, minus getting up 3-4 times to go potty
Best moment this week: hearing that everything is ok from Nurse Debe
Movement: all the time! his most active times are 1-2 pm, 4-5 pm, and 9 pm
Food cravings: grapes and I had a craving for mashed potatoes today
Gender: little boy
Labor Signs: None
Belly Button in or out? In
What I miss: bending over all the way, reaching for something on the ground while sitting is a bit of a struggle
What I am looking forward to: getting Carter's bedding started
Weekly Wisdom: listen to your body. if it says sit down, do it
Milestones: finally finding out it's a boy!

We're having a...

BOY! We are so very excited and happy! The sonogram was just amazing. We could see him moving around, he opened his little mouth...it was just all so cute. He looks like Sam so much already. I'm so thankful Sam was able to be there for it. Mom also came. It was just perfect. We've decided to name him Carter Price. It fits.

Everything is going well, except for the Braxton Hicks. I didn't think they were a big deal, but my doctor does. She's the one with the MD, so I'm going to take her advice. I have to call her tomorrow b/c I had too many today. Sucks.

change of plans...

We've had a change in plans: we're finding out the gender this Thursday instead of next week! I am so extremely excited and thankful. I emailed our nurse, Debe, to see if I could get the date changed. I'm presenting a workshop next week with Jennie and just thought I was cutting it too close. She said we could! The best part is Sam is able to go!! I'm actually a little nervous about finding out! I've been thinking it's a boy for awhile, but now I'm second guessing myself. Guess I'll just have to wait!

On another note, I think I'm having Braxton Hicks. My tummy muscles get really tight and then relax. It's unlike any feeling I've ever felt. I kinda started to feel the sensation last week, but didn't really think it was that until tonight. I've read that it's normal around this time, but still going to check with my doctor to make sure.