I'm Ba-a-a-a-ck!!!
I haven't posted in FAR too long. I changed computers, have been too lazy to download the Semagic client and hate posting on the site for some reason.
So let's see what's been going on...a lot. Jacob turned 1 in August and is now walking quite well. His talking is still mostly babble, but it's so cute. Unfortunately, he's picked up a few words I don't want him using in public...LOL It's so cute when he looks at you, smiles and says "Oh, shit," though. I know, bad mommy!!!
Our nanny, Andrea, is leaving us tomorrow. She's moving in with her boyfriend about 200 miles away. Not good. Physical therapy seems to actually be helping my back (the surgeon wanted me to try another month of it before we resorted to surgery and it actually seems to be working to some degree). I've been able to get around much better until this week. I came down with pneumonia about a month ago and have been stuck in bed sick as a dog. Being out of therapy for that long seems to be setting me back somewhat and I'm bed bound again today. I got up this morning and took care of Jacob for a few hours, but was in excruciating pain by the time it was done. Two Dilaudid later, I can actually sit up, but attempting to walk makes the pain shoot all the way to my ankle. TJ will be home tonight and will take care of Jacob while I get used to being back in therapy (I start again on Monday). The first week is going to be tough...the deep tissue massage is actually VERY painful while it's going on and the first week or so is just bad. Once I'm through that, though, I think I'll be up and around. We'll start back and stomach strengthening exercises the following week and hopefully that will be the road to recovery. Dr. McKeeby has actually said that if I keep making progress, TJ and I can possibly start considering having another child in about 4 or 5 months. I'd like to wait a little longer for Jacob's sake, though. I think I owe him some "Mommy and Me" time since he's had Andrea for so long. Maybe in a year or so, another baby would be good.
On a sad note, our dog Bear was hit by a car and killed in Sept. My heart is still broken about it. I miss him so much. I dreamt that we found a dog that looked exactly like him, last night. Woke up with my pillow wet and was still crying.
One of the better things that's happened was my mother bought us a "Sleep Number" bed and I LOVE it!!! It was quite expensive. $6,100 with the bedding (I'm a total sheet snob and see nothing wrong with spending $250 on a set of sheets.). It's been great for my back, though. The night we got it I slept for more than two hours without waking up (I actually slept for 7 1/2 hours straight) for the first time in months.
I'm still trying to quit smoking. Cigarettes are so bad. I only smoke when watching my soaps and crocheting now, but TJ is really getting on my ass about it. I'm supposed to be done by tomorrow. It's going to suck, but I know it's what's best for everyone. Wish me luck!!!
So let's see what's been going on...a lot. Jacob turned 1 in August and is now walking quite well. His talking is still mostly babble, but it's so cute. Unfortunately, he's picked up a few words I don't want him using in public...LOL It's so cute when he looks at you, smiles and says "Oh, shit," though. I know, bad mommy!!!
Our nanny, Andrea, is leaving us tomorrow. She's moving in with her boyfriend about 200 miles away. Not good. Physical therapy seems to actually be helping my back (the surgeon wanted me to try another month of it before we resorted to surgery and it actually seems to be working to some degree). I've been able to get around much better until this week. I came down with pneumonia about a month ago and have been stuck in bed sick as a dog. Being out of therapy for that long seems to be setting me back somewhat and I'm bed bound again today. I got up this morning and took care of Jacob for a few hours, but was in excruciating pain by the time it was done. Two Dilaudid later, I can actually sit up, but attempting to walk makes the pain shoot all the way to my ankle. TJ will be home tonight and will take care of Jacob while I get used to being back in therapy (I start again on Monday). The first week is going to be tough...the deep tissue massage is actually VERY painful while it's going on and the first week or so is just bad. Once I'm through that, though, I think I'll be up and around. We'll start back and stomach strengthening exercises the following week and hopefully that will be the road to recovery. Dr. McKeeby has actually said that if I keep making progress, TJ and I can possibly start considering having another child in about 4 or 5 months. I'd like to wait a little longer for Jacob's sake, though. I think I owe him some "Mommy and Me" time since he's had Andrea for so long. Maybe in a year or so, another baby would be good.
On a sad note, our dog Bear was hit by a car and killed in Sept. My heart is still broken about it. I miss him so much. I dreamt that we found a dog that looked exactly like him, last night. Woke up with my pillow wet and was still crying.
One of the better things that's happened was my mother bought us a "Sleep Number" bed and I LOVE it!!! It was quite expensive. $6,100 with the bedding (I'm a total sheet snob and see nothing wrong with spending $250 on a set of sheets.). It's been great for my back, though. The night we got it I slept for more than two hours without waking up (I actually slept for 7 1/2 hours straight) for the first time in months.
I'm still trying to quit smoking. Cigarettes are so bad. I only smoke when watching my soaps and crocheting now, but TJ is really getting on my ass about it. I'm supposed to be done by tomorrow. It's going to suck, but I know it's what's best for everyone. Wish me luck!!!