I Survived...

I survived the 9/15 tax deadline after many long nights at the office. I decided to take the remainder of the week off from work in order to rest and catch up with the world. I caught up on sleep yesterday and was ready to accomplish errands today. We had a house showing this morning, so I decided to wander around Target before I met up with one of my best pals, Amy, for lunch. While in Target, I took my first look at maternity clothes. After a few smirks, I decided that I will just stick with the rubberband trick for now, rather than buying those funny looking pants! I am sure the day will come when I buy the pants, but I am just not there yet. I wandered around some more of the store and started to feel a little faint, so I headed towards the check out. The light-headed feeling got a lot worse at the check out where I looked at the cashier and said, “I think I am about to pass out.” I somehow managed to pay for my purchases and left them with her while I found a place to sit down. It just so happened that the lady behind me in line was a Dr. She came by and checked on my pale self and started yelling for someone to get me water. Oh great, here we go…..I am causing a scene in Target! I got water and she determined that my blood sugar was low and quickly ran off to buy me some apple juice and a snack. What an angel she was because I started to feel better shortly after that. This proves there are still good people in this world! The Dr. went on with her day, but the Target people were concerned. They wanted to take me to my car in a wheel chair….um, no! Instead, they took my purchases out to the car for me. So embarrassing! I have learned my lesson. There are now snacks in my purse just in case those light-headed feelings ever come back.

Buck and I are firm believers in “pay it forward.” I can’t count how many times Buck has stopped to help someone broken down on the side of the road or offered a hand. Just the other day we were at AutoZone trying to figure out why my check engine light was on when we parked next to a gentleman having difficulty changing out a headlight. He clearly didn’t know what he was doing, so Buck jumped in to help and it was taken care of in a matter of minutes. The guy tried to give him money which Buck declined and instead offered a handshake and a business card in case he ever needed help with anything in the future. The guy recognized Buck’s name right away…..that’s what happens when you have a name like Buck. Come to find out, he and Buck went to middle school together. What a small world!

Well, that’s enough of my stories. Again, thank you to the Dr. that took care of me this morning….I will for sure “pay it forward.”

Second Dr. Appt

Well, it has been a while since I blogged. Blame it on work and the 9/15 deadline. Those of you that know me, know that tax deadlines are like the seasons to me. We used to have a busy season in the Spring and Fall. Now, I feel like busy season is year round just even busier in the Spring and Fall. That's enough about work. We are now 14 weeks along and according to babycenter.com, our BIP (baby in progress*) is the size of a lemon. Last week BIP was compared to the size of a shrimp and the week before that compared to a lime. A lime or a lemon sounds so much more pleasant than a shrimp. So, last week babycenter.com finally ventured out of the fruit category for comparisons. One of my best gals, Steph, and I pondered early on in this adventure whether or not babycenter.com would always compare BIP to fruit. What are they going to compare BIP to at 40 weeks? A watermelon?!? Ha, well, let’s hope not! One week we had to google what a kumquat was. Sorry Dad, after all of those years of trying exotic fruits, I still didn’t know what a kumquat was! As young children my father liked to broaden our knowledge of fruit by picking up random ones at the grocery store and then making us try them. I will probably do the same to my kiddos.

On to the important stuff…today we had our second dr. appt. It took forever for us to see the dr., but once we did, it was all good news. She listened to BIP’s heartbeat and said it sounds really strong. It looks like everything is progressing on schedule. I just pray this nausea goes away soon. I have been feeling better the past couple of weeks…minus last Sunday. Apparently, BIP does not like lasagna. It was not a pleasant evening. And, of course, it’s not just that simple. Apparently, I am really bad at throwing up (according to Buck) and burst blood vessels in my face. Monday at work (yes, I worked Labor Day-thank you IRS) I explained several times over again that my husband does not beat me; rather, BIP does not like lasagna. The dr. reassured me this bursting of blood vessels nonsense was common and I guess that is comforting.

Pray that I make it until next Tuesday, September 15th. I have some wonderful clients that like to keep me working right up until deadline. Oh, and if you know anyone looking to purchase a beautiful home in Grapevine, give us a call. Yes, our home is on the market. You know me…..I live off being busy!

*Thanks Matt for the acronym of BIP. I have to admit I didn’t come up with that one on my own.

I know you are jealous...

A week ago today I arrived at work to find a lovely surprise. For the past year, several of my co-workers have teased me about purchasing me a Snuggie to wear at work. For some reason I feel colder than the rest of the people in the office, so everyday I wrap myself up in my "BDO" blanket. Well, that is every day until last Monday because a Snuggie was waiting for me! I was as excited as a child on Christmas morning. I immediately opened it up and tried it on for everyone to see. I love it! For those of you that don't know what a Snuggie is....it is basically a hospital gown made of comfy fleece. Why couldn't I invent the Snuggie? That person is making some big money! Yes, I have already been called a dork, but I don't care. I am for sure more comfy then you are at work. Thank you Amy for my Monday morning surprise...you are the best!

You Asked, I Deliver

Ladies (you know who you are), this one is for you! Ever since our recent news became known, I have had some requests for a blog. Everyday I receive the email or the random IM stating that they are still waiting on this nonsense. Well, the blog is here and that means I now have to think of something to entertain you people.....or not. After you read this first post, you may never venture back to this blog again and that's okay. I first must do my disclaimer. Now I don't even pretend to know legal jargon, so this is going to be plain vanilla. Some of the content on this blog may be exaggerated or made up to my liking and to your dislike (deal with it). I will have to slowly introduce you to my cast of characters. You see, Buck and I are blessed to have wonderful family and friends and they are a very important part of our lives. These people may or may not be referred to with their real names. That will keep it interesting. I may be talking about you and you won't even know it or you might think it is about you and it really isn't.

The recent news I refer to up above is that we are expecting our first child in March. While this was not in our immediate plans, that's okay! God has a plan, right? I am 11 weeks along at this point and according to babycenter.org, our little buckaroo or bambi is the size of a fig. We had our first dr. appt last Thursday and everything looks great so far. Seeing the baby during the sonogram was amazing. It definitely made everything so "real." We are very excited! Buck plans on accompanying me to all of the dr. visits and I believe last week was a real eye opening experience for him if you know what I mean. Get used to it Hunny! I believe I am one of the luckiest gals to be married to such a great guy. Give me a moment, I have to brag. Buck is so excited about our new addition and has been nothing but Mr. Wonderful. After working a long day, he makes dinner for us and that is no easy task. The not so easy part is because I have had really bad nausea and nothing, I mean NOTHING ever sounds good to eat. All of those women telling me that they really enjoyed their pregnancy....huh? But, that is a post for a different day. It's time for me and baby to get some sleep. Until next time....