Still tired

I was talking to my mom yesterday about me being so tired, not just kinda worn out but barely keep my eyes open tired, and I have slept for 9 hours. Both she and my sister have thyroid problems and she said she's pretty sure that is what is happening with me. She said she developed it after being pregnant with me and was exhausted and could not move. It sounds exactly like what I've been going through so I called my doc to get some blood work done. Hopefully, they can get me in there in the next couple of days because I can't take this much longer. I don't want to leave the house or do anything...sucks!

On a completely different note, anyone preggers and looking for a baby swing, here's my recommendation...do not get the rain forest one! Reis is about 18 pounds now maybe 19 and the stupid thing does not swing and has not for months. The motor is too small for the weight and this was an expensive swing. Just a little advice from a frustrated momma. I still put him in it and he likes it, but I have to give it a little push every now and then.

A new walker and fat legs

Why?

I am still so exhausted and have no idea why. I thought maybe it was readjusting to being back at home but it's Friday and I still feel weird and tired. Maybe it's just "that time" which is making me feel loopy and not so normal. I thought birth control was supposed to get rid of all that? I have gotten plenty of sleep at night but still want to doze off during the day...strange. Hopefully after it's all done I will feel more like myself again. Some energy would be greeeaaattt!
Alan received another email from SRI(one company he interviewed with) regarding his job. They said they were sending everything to HR for approval. Please say a little prayer that it all works out. I get a little freaked signing a lease and not having something set up before. We owe so much to the Youngs for helping Alan in all this. I do not know many 26 year olds that could walk away from the Army and into a great job that would pay well, offer benefits, etc without having a bachelor's degree which he is currently working on. SRI would help pay for him to finish school on top of the Army's GI Bill. It does say a lot for Alan and I think he has proven himself time and again. I tell him he is a 65 year old trapped in a young guy's body because he seems so wise beyond his years. I love someone who is driven and wants to be successful. I really appreciate all he does for me and the family.
Now, on to Reis. Why must he feel the need to pull all the diapers off his changing table while I am trying to clean his butt? He literally flips over and tries to grab the wipes while I am trying not to get poo everywhere....oh, the joy. I finally got up enough courage to put him in the grocery cart and do my serious shopping to see how he would do. I tried one time before and he started screaming his lungs off halfway through. But, this time he sat up and did great. One lady told me he had to be a girl because he was so beautiful. Nice compliment I guess....for my husband. Everyone says he looks nothing like me. BS I say...did all the work and my husband gets all the compliments. I like to moan but I am partial and do think he is the cutest thing:)

The countdown and stress begins

I finally feel somewhat normal today and not so tired so I shall blog. I guess I am old or something but getting out of my normal routine took it's toll. Being able to go out and sleep in was like a great thing of the past...back to mommy. Alan's job interviews went really well and we also found a townhouse. I was really dreading living in an apartment for a little while until we could figure out the area and where we would like to buy. BUT, on our way home from the beach, Ashley drove me around to some different townhouse developments and I found one that is really cute, painted crazy colors, has a pool and will feel more like a home for us. Alan heard back from one company and it sounds pretty good and the pay and benefits would allow for me to continue to stay home and be a momma. I am not looking forward to moving, but one good thing is the Army will move us one last time and we don't really have to do anything...thank goodness.
Our trip was made quite interesting...met the ex-wife at a bar she bounces at....need I say more. I have to say she was nice as was I and maybe that was due in part to the vodka sprite's I had prior. She won't be babysitting for us anytime soon as offered...so sorry. I have told myself....her loss is my wonderful gain and it proves itself time and time again. It just seems like everything keeps falling into place and we are so blessed.

Trip for two

Alan and I leave tomorrow for Tampa to get some things done and spend some time together as well....woohoo. Meemaw has been here since Sunday so things have been a little crazy although sleeping in has been nice. Anyway, not much to write about. 4 weeks left in the Army pretty much. It doesn't seem like we have been here 2 years and soon Alan will be a career man...told him I might miss the uniform a little so keep one for me;)

Back to "Mommy"

As I have learned in my new role as a mom, nothing is ever dull. I got back from Florida on Monday after having a blast(will post a couple pics after my yacking). Alan and I went to dinner and then came home. Reis had been running a fever earlier that day and by the time we got home, he felt really hot. Well, being a new mother, I took his temp from his armpit and it was 103.8 and I freaked the you know what out. We immediately took him to the hospital and waited with about 20 other people....typical. When they finally called us back, they took his temp from his butt and it was 102. I knew I should have done that at home, but did not think about it during my freak out episode. They said it could be an upper respiratory infection or teething. He and Alan went to Colorado while I was in Florida so it could have been the millions of germs he was exposed to also. Anyway, he still has a temp and is not on his normal sleeping schedule but he appears better. Note to self...take temp from butt as I did this morning.

I had so much fun at the wedding and seeing all my best gals. Sarah looked beautiful as ever and we had a lot of fun. I enjoyed so much hanging out with my family and just being able to "be."

All by my lonesome

Alan is in DC at the Armed Forces Foundation Dinner which is an organization that helps out injured soldiers and soldiers in general. Supposedly, Ron White from the Blue Collar Comedy Tour is going to be there. I decided not to go because it doesn't start until 7 and won't be over until 10 or 11, and I can't exactly put Reis to bed during a dinner. I went last year and trekked my fat, pregnant butt all the way to DC so I am just hanging out with the baby and having a glass of wine. I thought it might be nice to hang by myself but I am a little bored. Is it 8 yet so I can get my Big Brother fix? One week until Florida and I am sooooo ready...need to see my momma and ladies. Well, just thought I would post my boredom....little man is screaming for a bottle so I shall go....duty calls!