The trip to Virginia was somewhat awful. We left SFO on time at 1pm. We flew to Charlotte, NC. But when our plane arrived, the airport was closed due to a huge storm. So we circled around in the air for 45 minutes. Then we were finally cleared to land, but because no one could move during the storm, there was a huge cluster-fuck of planes clamoring for gates. So we sat on the tarmac for another 45+ minutes. Some of the passengers were getting rude, because it was totally the flight attendants fault (eye roll). We had been checking our flight to Richmond and it had been delayed (as all the flights had), but it wasn't delayed long enough. Even if we had landed before it left, it was across the airport from where we came in. Aaron talked to a gate agent, who confirmed the flight had left. We had two options (I think it was 11:30pm at this point) either try to get on a flight to Norfolk (about 90 minutes away from my mom's house), or wait til 7:30 the next morning. I made the unilateral decision that we would go to Norfolk. If we didn't have Bertie, I would have said we could spend the night in the airport. But we would need to find a hotel, a way there, spend money, likely have Bertie not sleep, not have our clothes, possibly run out of diapers, etc. The plane to Norfolk was already boarding, but was only 10 gates away, so we ran, and got there. In total, we spent 10 minutes in the actual airport. (I should mention was Bertie was great. He slept a bit, and was overall a good traveler). We got into Norfolk around 1am. Our suitcases, of course, didn't show up. We talked to the American Airlines agents, and they said they would show up at Richmond on the next flight (8:30 the next morning). Then we waited. It was close to 2 before my mom and stepdad got there (even with him speeding some). Aaron was unhappy, Bertie was having fun running around the abandoned baggage claim. Bertie fell asleep in the car on the way to their house. We arrived at 3:30am. Bertram refused to sleep in him crib, so we put him in bed with us. But he didn't sleep. I took him out of bed close to 4:30, and we went downstairs. I couldn't get the cable to work. Around 5 we walked across the yard to the other house. (My mom and stepdad were originally neighbours. She moved into his house, and my older sister lives in what was my mom's house). We turned on the tv, and watched cartoons. I was exhausted, of course, but Bertie was going strong. I think my mom and stepdad got up around 5:45. I think around 8:30 (24 hours awake), I went back to the first house (where Aaron, and my dad (who had arrived a little before we did, and why my mom was so late getting to Norfolk) were sleeping). I crashed for 2.5 hours. Bertie finally fell asleep at 9:30 and slept til 12:30.
My mom bought a crib to replace her pack n play. After the Florida Incident I told her the pack n play was not going to cut it. That night we went to put him to bed, and the crib mattress was a little high. He started panicking, and promptly fell out of the crib. So after lowering it, Aaron and I camped out on the floor until he fell asleep. After a couple nights of this, I got permission from his pediatrician to give him melatonin and benedryl. That is like a roofie for babies! He went to bed so easily. We did that for 2 nights (as recommended), and then didn't have issue after that.
My little sister was sharing the room with Bertie. She was staying over for the week prior to her wedding, so she and I could spend time together and also to get wedding stuff done. The night before her wedding, she and Aaron swapped, and she slept with me, and he slept in Bertie's room.
The day after we arrived, my mom's friend Genie arrived (she lives in CA too, but more central than we do). She is a level one badass. She gets things done, and is a wedding expert. Plus she's fun and funny.
On Thursday night there was a huge storm. Lots of thunder, lightning and wind. It seemed like a bad storm, but not terrible. We didn't lose power, but the cable/internet went out. We drove around the next morning to run wedding errands, and found lots of places had no power, roads were closed due to downed trees, and there was some flooding. Yet, somehow, everything for the wedding was ok. The venue didn't lose power, and didn't have any tree damage. Her caterers ran on generators to make the food. The hair salon had no power, but came to the venue for styling. And the nail salon still had power. (Many places only got power back yesterday).
The wedding was beautiful. I cried like a baby. My mom cried, my dad cried, the groom cried. It was a moving day. It wasn't too hot, it didn't rain, no one got too drunk. Unfortunately, we had to leave before anything too fun happened, because we have a two-year-old. We left after dinner, but missed the toasts, dancing, cake, and sparkler send off. I got to read my dad's toast, it was awesome.
Now my sister and brother in law are in Aruba. It's weird because it'll be the longest I've gone without talking to her.
Aaron and Genie went home this morning (on the same flight). My dad goes home tomorrow mid-day. Bertie and I have til next Tuesday.
I want to say I love how my family gets along. My mom and dad get along way better now. And my dad and stepdad get along too. My dad said (more than once) that he didn't realized how much he missed talking with my mom's mom.
Tuesday, June 21, 2016
Saturday, June 4, 2016
Catching up a bit
I'm starting a new calling at church tomorrow: Primary Secretary. I agreed to it before I realized how much work was involved. I'm pretty nervous, because it seems like a lot of responsibility. Plus, I don't like other people's kids very much. I guess we'll see how it goes.
Today Bertram asked me to paint his toenails. I obliged, of course. He chose blue, which is good because I had a quick dry blue. It looks really cute, and he's happy.
I've been taking Wellbutrin in addition to Celexa. It has really been helping a lot. Also (a little TMI coming up), I don't think I want to go back on the pill after my next pregnancy (whenever that is). The pill really zapped my sex drive (even though it was the mini pill). But after I thought about it, it seems like most of the hormonal birth control I've tried over the years (different pills, the patch, and depo) have all done that. So I guess I'll have to see what my options are when the time comes.
On to a related topic, pregnancy. It's no secret that we've started trying again. (And I mean actually trying, keeping a calendar of my cycle). And my period was six days late. In that six days, I took three pregnancy tests, all negative. Then I got my period today. I was pretty bummed, though, after all the negative tests I was expecting it. I did a little reading about Wellbutrin, and it seems that a few other female users experienced late periods as well. It's not a common side effect, but I guess it does happen.
Bertram is doing a couple programs with the library. 1000 books before kindergarten and the summer reading program. 1000 books gives you a little notebook, and you list all the books you read. We started on April 7th, and we're currently up to 492 books. They aren't all different books, I'm sure some are on the list close to 20 times, but that's ok. The little note in the front of the notebook implies that it generally takes 1-3 years to complete. We're speeding along, and I'd guess we'll be done within 3 months. When we finish, he gets a kit of school supplies, and he can have his picture up on the wall. I just signed him up for the summer reading program today. With that one, you keep track of how many minutes you read each day, and minutes give you points, which I think add up to prizes. Then there are things you can do to get extra points: reading outside, going to a museum, storytime at the library, etc. I think it should be fun. I was looking at the summer activity guide for the library, and there is a lot of good (and free) stuff coming up. I'm going to sign him up for a couple of classes too. Swimming, and either dance or gymnastics.
Today Bertram asked me to paint his toenails. I obliged, of course. He chose blue, which is good because I had a quick dry blue. It looks really cute, and he's happy.
I've been taking Wellbutrin in addition to Celexa. It has really been helping a lot. Also (a little TMI coming up), I don't think I want to go back on the pill after my next pregnancy (whenever that is). The pill really zapped my sex drive (even though it was the mini pill). But after I thought about it, it seems like most of the hormonal birth control I've tried over the years (different pills, the patch, and depo) have all done that. So I guess I'll have to see what my options are when the time comes.
On to a related topic, pregnancy. It's no secret that we've started trying again. (And I mean actually trying, keeping a calendar of my cycle). And my period was six days late. In that six days, I took three pregnancy tests, all negative. Then I got my period today. I was pretty bummed, though, after all the negative tests I was expecting it. I did a little reading about Wellbutrin, and it seems that a few other female users experienced late periods as well. It's not a common side effect, but I guess it does happen.
Bertram is doing a couple programs with the library. 1000 books before kindergarten and the summer reading program. 1000 books gives you a little notebook, and you list all the books you read. We started on April 7th, and we're currently up to 492 books. They aren't all different books, I'm sure some are on the list close to 20 times, but that's ok. The little note in the front of the notebook implies that it generally takes 1-3 years to complete. We're speeding along, and I'd guess we'll be done within 3 months. When we finish, he gets a kit of school supplies, and he can have his picture up on the wall. I just signed him up for the summer reading program today. With that one, you keep track of how many minutes you read each day, and minutes give you points, which I think add up to prizes. Then there are things you can do to get extra points: reading outside, going to a museum, storytime at the library, etc. I think it should be fun. I was looking at the summer activity guide for the library, and there is a lot of good (and free) stuff coming up. I'm going to sign him up for a couple of classes too. Swimming, and either dance or gymnastics.
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
A couple things
Bertie has started to say I love you without prompting. It melts my cold heart.
Yesterday he asked to say prayer before we had dinner. Aaron helped him, of course.
Today I told Bertram it was nap time. Usually he throws a fit ("No nap! No nap!") before settling down. Today I told him it was nap time, and we needed to read a book. He said "No book, go bed". So he took his new matchbox car and walked to his room. I tucked him in, and he went straight to bed. That was something he'd never done before.
I've been feeling better. Still not great, but much improved from before. I've been forcing exercise on myself, and counting calories. I really need both. I'm prone to eating. Some people eat to live, I live to eat. So went I don't count, I go way overboard. Exercise has been good. Monday and Tuesday I got up to walk at the track and then did the bikini body mommy workout. Today I slept in (til 7:35) and exercised during nap time.
I have a new resume, but I need to start looking again. But I'm kind of waiting til we get back from vacation. And I kind of don't want a job (a sort of need one, but sort of not). So I'm going to be picky. Plus Aaron is applying for a new position at work, which pays more. And he'll get a couple raises in August. But money is, of course, stressful.
It's been hot for a couple days. It makes me glad that I'm chopping off my hair in a couple months.
Yesterday he asked to say prayer before we had dinner. Aaron helped him, of course.
Today I told Bertram it was nap time. Usually he throws a fit ("No nap! No nap!") before settling down. Today I told him it was nap time, and we needed to read a book. He said "No book, go bed". So he took his new matchbox car and walked to his room. I tucked him in, and he went straight to bed. That was something he'd never done before.
I've been feeling better. Still not great, but much improved from before. I've been forcing exercise on myself, and counting calories. I really need both. I'm prone to eating. Some people eat to live, I live to eat. So went I don't count, I go way overboard. Exercise has been good. Monday and Tuesday I got up to walk at the track and then did the bikini body mommy workout. Today I slept in (til 7:35) and exercised during nap time.
I have a new resume, but I need to start looking again. But I'm kind of waiting til we get back from vacation. And I kind of don't want a job (a sort of need one, but sort of not). So I'm going to be picky. Plus Aaron is applying for a new position at work, which pays more. And he'll get a couple raises in August. But money is, of course, stressful.
It's been hot for a couple days. It makes me glad that I'm chopping off my hair in a couple months.
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Depression update
I had to go to Target today. I left Bertie with his grandparents. It should be known that I love Target. I was wondering around getting the things on the list, when anxiety set it. And I got teary, and kept rubbing my face.
Anyway.
I got an email back from my shrink. He said I can take Adderall again, as long as I'm tracking my cycle. And he suggested adding Wellbutrin. I told him please, let's do that! Then I read about it, and was wondering, "Why aren't I on this already?!" It seems like the dream anti-depressant. It can be taken while pregnant, with other drugs, it doesn't cause weight gain, or loss of sexual desire. Wellbutrin, where have you been all my life?
It was a crummy day, but I'm looking forward to things improving.
Anyway.
I got an email back from my shrink. He said I can take Adderall again, as long as I'm tracking my cycle. And he suggested adding Wellbutrin. I told him please, let's do that! Then I read about it, and was wondering, "Why aren't I on this already?!" It seems like the dream anti-depressant. It can be taken while pregnant, with other drugs, it doesn't cause weight gain, or loss of sexual desire. Wellbutrin, where have you been all my life?
It was a crummy day, but I'm looking forward to things improving.
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Depression creeps in. (Now with anxiety!)
Today I said to Aaron "Sometimes I with I was dead. Just in a passive way". He asked if he needed to stay home, or find someone else to watch Bertram. At first I was offended, I've never had any self harm behaviours. But I understand his concern. I emailed my shrink, so we'll see what he says.
I'm having odd social anxiety too. I took Bertie to the library for story time. We got in and sat down, and I almost started crying. No reason. Then I was going to go to this relief society thing tonight. When it was getting close to time to leave my heart was racing, so I didn't go.
I've been really tired lately. And neglecting self care.
Blah, blah, blah. Sad Rachel.
I'm having odd social anxiety too. I took Bertie to the library for story time. We got in and sat down, and I almost started crying. No reason. Then I was going to go to this relief society thing tonight. When it was getting close to time to leave my heart was racing, so I didn't go.
I've been really tired lately. And neglecting self care.
Blah, blah, blah. Sad Rachel.
Saturday, May 7, 2016
Interviewing Bertram (26.5 months)
1. What is something mommy always says to you? Tweet tweet, Mommy a bird. This only thing I can think as to why he'd say this, is we often sing Two Little Black Birds.
2. What makes you happy? Daddy make happy.
3. What makes you sad? Go bed.
4. What makes you laugh? Hahahaha! Daddy make laugh.
5. How old are you? Two! Two years old, have two trains.
6. How old is Mommy? Mommy two!
7. How old is Daddy? Daddy two trains. Daddy have two trains.
8. What is your favorite thing to do? Go Grandma-Papa. More water. I did the interview with he was bathing.
9. Who is your best friend? Mommy best friend.
10. What do you want to be when you grow up? Mommy when grow up.
11. What are you really good at? Good at Mommy make two trains.
12. What are you not very good at? Bad at clean up water.
13. What did you do today? Go mall. Go library, get books at library. We didn't do either of those things. But he does like to do them.
14. What is your favorite food? Eat food. Eat dinner. Applesauce. Applesauce is anything that comes in a squeezy pack.
15. What is your favorite song? Sing Mommy song.
16. What do you want for your birthday this year? Hat. Little hat. I asked this, even though his birthday had passed. Not sure about little hats.
17. What is your favorite animal? Car. Go in car. Meow. Cat cat!
18. What is love? Love Mommy.
19. What does daddy do for work? Go in car. Daddy go in daddy car.
20. Where do you live? Live at mommy house. Live at daddy house.
21. Where is your favorite place to go? Out. Go out in car.
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Florida
Last week we went to Florida for Aaron's sister's wedding. It was kind of a tough trip, off and on. Aaron is hard to travel with. He is a very nervous flyer, and being nervous leads to stress. We had a first class ticket for the flights out there (actually I had a first class ticket, but we split it). Aaron rode in first from Oakland to Phoenix, and I rode in first from Phoenix to Tampa. It was nice, but it wasn't all I expected. Though, I'm not sure what I was expecting. Neither flight had tvs on it, which was annoying. Bertie did well on both flights.
The rental car place was not at the airport, so we had to take a shuttle. It was so hot! Once we got in the car Bertie fell asleep. We hit a lot of beach traffic. It took an hour to get to Treasure Island. We had the whole 2-bedroom condo to ourselves. It was right on a canal. After we settled in we went swimming in the pool. Bertie really liked the pool. When bedtime came around, Bertram wouldn't get in the pack'n play. Actually, he completely freaked out. So we put him in bed with us, and he eventually fell asleep.
The days kind of blur together. The wedding was beautiful. The kind of wedding I would have wanted. Bertie played in the sand during the ceremony. I cried like a baby. We only spent one day at the beach, I wish we'd spent more time there. Bertram didn't really get in the ocean, but he loved the sand. Aaron and I tried stand up paddle boarding. It was really fun. I fell in, of course. We saw a lot of pelicans, and some cranes and even a couple dolphins. I was hoping to see a manatee, but we didn't.
Bertram didn't nap at all, except falling asleep in the car, or stroller. That made for a rough and stressful trip. Overly tired 2 year olds are terrible people. It was hard to get him to settle into bed at night too. So we were all a little sleep deprived.
Aaron's bio-mom took great care of us, and overall, we had a lot of fun.
We had some time to kill on the way back to the airport, so we went to a mall to get lunch. I tried to had Bertie to Aaron, and he freaked out and stepped in/kicked Aaron's food, which then got all over our (me and Aaron's) pants. So we ran into Old Navy on the way out and got Aaron new pants. I changed into a pair I had in my bag. Then we returned the car and waited for the shuttle. And waited, and waited. We got to the airport with 50 minutes til our flight. By the time we got through security, there was less than 20 minutes. It was really stressful, but we made it.
We all sat together on the flights home. Bertie did pretty well. One flight had tvs, which was great. Baby fell asleep on the 2nd flight for about an hour. We got in to San Jose around 10pm. So it was another late night.
But today (our first day back) he is back on schedule. A 2.5 hour nap, and in bed by 8:30. I'm glad we didn't ruin him for sleeping in his own bed.
The rental car place was not at the airport, so we had to take a shuttle. It was so hot! Once we got in the car Bertie fell asleep. We hit a lot of beach traffic. It took an hour to get to Treasure Island. We had the whole 2-bedroom condo to ourselves. It was right on a canal. After we settled in we went swimming in the pool. Bertie really liked the pool. When bedtime came around, Bertram wouldn't get in the pack'n play. Actually, he completely freaked out. So we put him in bed with us, and he eventually fell asleep.
The days kind of blur together. The wedding was beautiful. The kind of wedding I would have wanted. Bertie played in the sand during the ceremony. I cried like a baby. We only spent one day at the beach, I wish we'd spent more time there. Bertram didn't really get in the ocean, but he loved the sand. Aaron and I tried stand up paddle boarding. It was really fun. I fell in, of course. We saw a lot of pelicans, and some cranes and even a couple dolphins. I was hoping to see a manatee, but we didn't.
Bertram didn't nap at all, except falling asleep in the car, or stroller. That made for a rough and stressful trip. Overly tired 2 year olds are terrible people. It was hard to get him to settle into bed at night too. So we were all a little sleep deprived.
Aaron's bio-mom took great care of us, and overall, we had a lot of fun.
We had some time to kill on the way back to the airport, so we went to a mall to get lunch. I tried to had Bertie to Aaron, and he freaked out and stepped in/kicked Aaron's food, which then got all over our (me and Aaron's) pants. So we ran into Old Navy on the way out and got Aaron new pants. I changed into a pair I had in my bag. Then we returned the car and waited for the shuttle. And waited, and waited. We got to the airport with 50 minutes til our flight. By the time we got through security, there was less than 20 minutes. It was really stressful, but we made it.
We all sat together on the flights home. Bertie did pretty well. One flight had tvs, which was great. Baby fell asleep on the 2nd flight for about an hour. We got in to San Jose around 10pm. So it was another late night.
But today (our first day back) he is back on schedule. A 2.5 hour nap, and in bed by 8:30. I'm glad we didn't ruin him for sleeping in his own bed.
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