How have you all been doing? Once again, I was hit with what to talk to you about. It isn't that there isn't anything to talk about, it is that I often don't see what I have to say as important to others. Does anyone else struggle with this? I often get so caught up in the BIG posts that I forget that being real is what got me going in the first place... and it is what keeps me going and writing day in and day out.
I have a sick kiddo around here again. I love her to pieces so I feel bad for her. Yesterday, she would barely move or eat. She told me she had a sore throat and he had a high temp as well. So today she gets to stay home from school. Fortunately, last night went better than the last and the kids enjoyed the "family sleepover" in our bedroom. Today, she is starting to act like herself so we might attempt some homework! ;-)
And we did do our maternity shoot on Monday with the fabulous Sara Story! I so wish I had a website or Facebook for her but as far as I know, she is only reachable by phone at the moment. Anyway, she was amazing & she IS amazing! I was having a truly rough and grumpy day, feeling defeated and no where near confident. I was irritated because I forgot to deal with my nails and I didn't have accessories and this one time I was doing something special, I couldn't get it together. I was complaining about hubby not getting me or supporting me like I wanted and so on... and my mood didn't get any better when we were in not one but TWO near car accidents on the freeway on our hour drive there. Thankfully, hubby was driving and saw both coming and was able to just avoid both cars who decided to back up or move over WITHOUT looking while driving. (And for the record, hubby is plenty supportive. I was being nit picky & whiny.)
Sara made us feel at ease. She picked a place that she loved and knew. (She only lives in the area 6 months out of the year.) She had me do things I didn't understand but I totally submitted to her wishes. She asked what I was thinking and even warned me when we were down to a few photos left to shoot so we didn't miss anything important. (TWO key things here: She shoots in ALL film & I am getting a photo with our beloved angel bears, as well as Baby Girl's.) She was also so great with Micah. He is usually in a fabulous mood when cameras around but he was just getting over a bug. It looks like she got some great action shots. So... I am DEFINITELY looking forward to getting those back!
On another note, today is the first of three days where I am on a High Carb diet via my OBGYN's instructions. I failed my first glucose test by one point so I take the 3 hour one to rule out or in Gestational Diabetes on Monday. I am still not sure how I feel about the crazy carb load but I am following directions as I trust my doctor and know that he has mine and baby girl's best interests in mind. I have to do this for 3 meals for 3 days leading up to the test before a 12 hour fast immediately before it. I have struggled so much with lack of appetite and nausea during this pregnancy, as well as preferring my protein like crazy so prayers would be appreciated!
And on to the latest news... Have you seen my blog count? This is post 98. That's right. I am only 2 posts away from 100! Looking over at my Facebook Coach & like page this morning, I realized I am only 22 likes from 100 there. SO... to Celebrate these milestones, I am doing my First Ever Giveaway! I am pretty excited about it!
http://www.giveawaytab.com/mob.php?pageid=518921921574172
So go there & enter, okay? And share with your friends! And if you have any thoughts on what you would love to read on here or see on my page, let me know! I would love to get your input! Watch for posts 99 & 1oo as we get closer...
As always,
Melis
P.S. I wanted to share this totally so table photo of Micah & Abby last night passed out shortly before David came home.
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