Gpa and Contractions Update

Good Morning Happy Bloggers and Friends!
It has been a Looooong weekend. Gpa was admitted to the Geriatric Psych ward at Unity Hospital in Fridley Friday afternoon for continuing to threaten suicide. He is expected to stay there for at least a week (my guess is until his insurance runs out!). He is very confused and angry and does not understand why he is there. He's convinced that I put him there because I'm mad. UGH! I told him that wasn't true and that his doctors, psychologist, and social worker made the decision. But, well I guess he's going to believe what he wants to.

On a happier note, I was able to rest this weekend and my contractions have slowed-down significantly. I would venture to say that they are not contractions at all but Braxton-Hicks. So that's very good news. I have a regular doctors appointment today where I will most likely BEG to be induced!!! :) I'm ready to be done with all this PG nonsense and meet Margaret. Plus, I'm ready to start this new life with two children that we have been diligently planning for the past 9 months. However, I doubt my doctor will see it that way. (laugh). Oh well, only 5 weeks left.

Ok, well I better go eat breakfast and get ready for work. Take care to all! Happy Monday!

Seriously....Seriously

Well, the doctor says not to stress. Hard to do when you get a phone call from the social worker at the MVH that Gpa was hospitalized Monday afternoon for threatening to kill himself. Seriously? This Mama needs a break!

PS: He's ok. Was admitted to the VA Hospital Monday afternoon and was released back into the care of the MVH Tuesday night.

"Stop Stressing" she says!

After a stressful Sunday with Gpa, I am now contracting every 7-10 minutes (according to my doctor). Apparently, my uterus is "irritated" and reacting to my emotional state. Oh Wonderful! Poor Margaret is going to come out a bundle of nerves. The good news is that my cervix is still closed. Hopefully it stays like that for at least another 14 days so I reach 36 weeks and give Margaret a little more time to fatten-up.

My solution...Girls night with comfy clothes, pizza, and a movie! If only wine (or bloody mary's, or Georgia's VT's, or margarita's) could join the party. :)

A Sincere Thank You from the Happy Mama to James

Sometimes people do amazing things that go completely unnoticed.

Yesterday afternoon, Gpa brought me to tears. He is so unhappy at the MVH and places a lot of the blame on me. Generally, I just brush-off his little tantrums...but this one was different. He was angry and mean and I am pregnant and emotional. NOT a good combination. Either way, I want to send a sincere thank you to James for stepping-in and having a very frank and difficult conversation with Gpa...and for dropping everything and coming home in record time when I called.

James, you have been my rock and my support through this entire ordeal. Your endless ability to listen to me vent and "talk it out" means everything to me. But beyond being my support system, you have taken over a majority of the day-to-day care of Lucy. I don't know how you do it all and I am blessed and lucky and grateful to have you as my partner. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Your selfless acts of kindness and love may go unnoticed by most...but not me.
I love you!
Thank you for loving me back with such ferociousness and loyalty!

I Love Little Chairs...it's a Little Freaky!

Lucy has a weird obsession with things her size. Specifically chairs. More specifically, Lucy loves her pink chair and her small highchair. No need for more explanation.

When Daddy's Away, the Girls Will Play

Oh what a difference a year makes. Last March, Lucy was just a bundle and now she can't stop running around. It's so much fun to watch her try new things...like walking on grass. And let me tell you, she is a girl thru-and-thru. She hates to have dirt on her hands and will run over to have me brush-off any dirt or grit after she takes a tumble! She also hates to touch the grass with her hands; crying for me to help her up if she falls so she won't have to touch the grass!

Family Update and photo's!

James and I have been so busy preparing for Margaret. Organizing, rearranging, and organizing some more. It makes for hectic, busy weekends but we are still finding time to hang out with friends and enjoy these last few weeks with only one child. We are so lucky to have friends who've made such an effort to hang out on Ashland Ave so (1) we don't have to pack-up the show after our busy days and (2) so I can wear comfy clothes at all times!

Despite all my well-laid plans, I've become increasingly cranky, tired, and uncomfortable...but Norm handles it in stride and I couldn't be doing this without him. He does more than his fair share of Lucy-time on the weekends so I can catch a quick nap or rest. I've also caught him turning over the laundry, running to the grocery store, and fixing whatever Lucy and I have broken over the week. :) Life continues to throw us curve-balls but I believe together we can handle anything.

Grandpa continues to adjust to life at the Minnesota Veterans home. He looks good...is clean, shaven, and well-dressed. He's also well-enough to complain about all the things he dislikes about MVH. If only more woman served in WWII.

Well, life continues and as always I thank you for taking the time to read this! :)

Cheers,

Beth

Little Spoon...Big Mess!

Lucy is learning to use her spoon. Her biggest dilema is whether to use the right or left hand. Oh, and to resist the urge to keep it sinple and just dip her little fingers right into the yogurt.