In one week from now, we will have another baby.
One week.
Yes, it could be earlier than that, but no matter what, in one week he/she will be here with us.
I can't wrap my head around it.
Today I took Avery to my doctor's appointment-the last one she'll be accompanying me to. In fact, my doctor told me I could cancel next week's appointment since I'm scheduled for the c-section on Friday. I haven't decided yet what I'm going to-if I should go or skip it. So, today might have been my last check up.
Then I took Avery to our last story time before baby.
And we're gearing up for our last weekend as a family of three.
It's weird having an end-day in sight. It's hard to explain, but it's just a weird feeling.
Physically we're ready-the room is as ready as it's going to get at this point. I want to put up shelves, but we don't even have any yet so I know that's not going to happen anytime soon. Baby's laundry is done and clothes are put away. My hospital bag is packed and pretty much ready to go. Bottles, etc have been cleaned and put away in the cupboards. My body is ready to be done-just not comfortable lately and ready to have this baby out.
Mentally I don't think we're ready. Can you ever be?!
It's a weird mix of emotions this time around. Of course we're excited to meet this baby (and know what it is!) and have it in our lives. I'm nervous about how Avery is going to do with the whole transition-with me not being home a few days, adjusting to the baby, etc. And part of me is sad that these are the last few days that my baby girl will be just that-my baby girl. Yes, she'll always be my baby, but she'll now be sharing the spotlight with another. She won't be getting 100% of the attention on her now which will be a change for everyone. And of course I already feel bad for #2 because he/she will never ever have 100% of the spotlight like Avery did. I also am nervous about the whole newborn stage again. It feels like forever ago that Avery was a newborn and honestly I don't remember it much (hello sleep deprivation?!). It'll be hard getting used to sleepless nights again and really not being able to nap this time around since Avery doesn't really nap anymore.
It's going to be an adjustment, that's for sure.
I have a week (at most) to prepare for it....
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Friday, January 20, 2012
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Goodbye 2011
So I mentioned in the beginning of the year that I thought this was going to be a big year of changes.
Well, our first change was not a good one. Having to uproot a child from daycare is not fun. However, we found a new place for Avery to go and now I can say that we are VERY happy with where she is. The teachers there are great and they do so much with the kids. It's like she's in a preschool when she goes there and we just love it! The only bad thing? They don't take infants. So we have no idea what to do when baby #2 joins us in a few weeks.
Our second big change of the year was deciding to build a home. From the initial piece of land, to groundbreaking day, to the finish line! And of course moving day!
Change #3...our big news of the year....becoming parents again! Of course this will really effect us in 2012, but it's still a change for us nontheless.
Avery had a few big changes as well. She started potty training, and moved to a big girl bed! Not to mention the poor thing went through the daycare change and moving into a new house as well! She's gone through a lot of changes this year and will soon be a big sister-another change for her to deal with. I have to say this girl is a trooper and has taken everything in stride-and way better than we anticipated!
One other change is in the works that I haven't mentioned on here yet. My In-Law's are in the process of buying a new house as well! They've been in their current home since before Gabe was born so this will be a huge change for them. It's a bigger home (don't you know you upgrade when you're empty-nesters?!) and closer to us, which is nice. They still haven't gotten a closing date on it yet, but they're hoping sometime in January. So they will have a lot of work ahead of them. It was sad at the holidays this year knowing it will most likely be the last at their current home.
I think that pretty much sums up the big changes for the year.
Other things to mark 2011?
I started some new skills when signing up for my first cake decorating class. It was a ton of fun and I'm glad I did it! Now I can make my kids' birthday cakes and feel like I have some sort of clue what I'm doing!
Gabe and I celebrated 3 years of marriage already!
And some firsts for Avery....bowling, her first haircut, her first egg hunt, her first daycare performance, first time going on the potty, turning 2 years old, and having her eye tube removed,
2011 was a great year for us and we're looking forward to what 2012 will bring!
Happy New Year!
Well, our first change was not a good one. Having to uproot a child from daycare is not fun. However, we found a new place for Avery to go and now I can say that we are VERY happy with where she is. The teachers there are great and they do so much with the kids. It's like she's in a preschool when she goes there and we just love it! The only bad thing? They don't take infants. So we have no idea what to do when baby #2 joins us in a few weeks.
Our second big change of the year was deciding to build a home. From the initial piece of land, to groundbreaking day, to the finish line! And of course moving day!
Change #3...our big news of the year....becoming parents again! Of course this will really effect us in 2012, but it's still a change for us nontheless.
Avery had a few big changes as well. She started potty training, and moved to a big girl bed! Not to mention the poor thing went through the daycare change and moving into a new house as well! She's gone through a lot of changes this year and will soon be a big sister-another change for her to deal with. I have to say this girl is a trooper and has taken everything in stride-and way better than we anticipated!
One other change is in the works that I haven't mentioned on here yet. My In-Law's are in the process of buying a new house as well! They've been in their current home since before Gabe was born so this will be a huge change for them. It's a bigger home (don't you know you upgrade when you're empty-nesters?!) and closer to us, which is nice. They still haven't gotten a closing date on it yet, but they're hoping sometime in January. So they will have a lot of work ahead of them. It was sad at the holidays this year knowing it will most likely be the last at their current home.
I think that pretty much sums up the big changes for the year.
Other things to mark 2011?
I started some new skills when signing up for my first cake decorating class. It was a ton of fun and I'm glad I did it! Now I can make my kids' birthday cakes and feel like I have some sort of clue what I'm doing!
Gabe and I celebrated 3 years of marriage already!
And some firsts for Avery....bowling, her first haircut, her first egg hunt, her first daycare performance, first time going on the potty, turning 2 years old, and having her eye tube removed,
2011 was a great year for us and we're looking forward to what 2012 will bring!
Happy New Year!
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
First (Half) Day
On Monday, Avery had her first day at her new daycare!
It worked out that I only worked in the morning, so she was only there for a half day. I thought that would be perfect for her first day, then she would go a full day on Tuesday.
When I picked her up, she was just finishing lunch, but was happy to see me! Gabe said she did great when he dropped her off (no tears-yay!). The teacher said she was very smiley all day and did a lot of exploring of the place. She did some painting, some dancing, read some stories and of course played with baby dolls!
I was glad she had a good first day and was excited for her to have a full day on Tuesday.
But....yesterday came and Avery woke up sick. Gabe decided to keep her home, so no more daycare for the week (she'll only go on Mon and Tues each week). Today was my day off and she is still under the weather. I'm hoping it passes soon.
But, we are looking forward to her having a regular week at her new daycare next week! I'll post more then to let you know how the transition goes!
It worked out that I only worked in the morning, so she was only there for a half day. I thought that would be perfect for her first day, then she would go a full day on Tuesday.
When I picked her up, she was just finishing lunch, but was happy to see me! Gabe said she did great when he dropped her off (no tears-yay!). The teacher said she was very smiley all day and did a lot of exploring of the place. She did some painting, some dancing, read some stories and of course played with baby dolls!
I was glad she had a good first day and was excited for her to have a full day on Tuesday.
But....yesterday came and Avery woke up sick. Gabe decided to keep her home, so no more daycare for the week (she'll only go on Mon and Tues each week). Today was my day off and she is still under the weather. I'm hoping it passes soon.
But, we are looking forward to her having a regular week at her new daycare next week! I'll post more then to let you know how the transition goes!
Friday, February 11, 2011
Ladies and Gentlemen....
....we have a daycare!!
After our weeks of searching and panicking, I think we found her new "home" away from home!
Last Friday we met with a daycare center nearby that two other girls from her daycare are attending. I wasn't thrilled with the idea of a center, but decided to check it out, as they both loved the place.
And to my surprise?! It really doesn't feel like a center.
We looked at a few centers back when I was pregnant, and didn't care for any of them. They're way too big, too many kids, not personal, didn't have that "homey" feel to it, and are pretty darn expensive.
But this center is different. It's actually held in an old (converted) house. The toddlers (18mos-age 3) have the run of the first floor and the preschoolers (age 3 and up) have the run of the second floor. And they only have 13 kids enrolled total! A typical center has hundreds. So on the days Avery will be there (Monday and Tuesday), there will only be 5 kids in her age group, which is exactly how many were at her in-home daycare. There will be roughly the same amount of preschoolers there as well, so maybe 10-12 kids there (we're told the number varies daily). So I think it'll work out. She won't just be a number in a sea of kids, which is what we like.
I also think she's going to learn so much stuff there. Their day is very structured with circle times, stories, music/movement sessions, indoor/outdoor play, etc.
We all went back there today to get the paperwork and put down a deposit and Avery went right along with the kids and listened to a story and did some exploring of the place. She seemed very content to observe everything and poke around a bit.
The only big changes we have to get used to are making her a lunch (her other place provided lunch) and her nap routine. Since their youngest kids are 18mos, they don't have pack-n-plays for naptime. They only have floormats. I honestly have no idea how she'll sleep on a mat on the floor, but they say it's been done. I'm a little worried that it might mess up her routine at home, but I guess we'll see when we get to that time.
I'll keep you updated on how it goes-her first day will be March 1st!
After our weeks of searching and panicking, I think we found her new "home" away from home!
Last Friday we met with a daycare center nearby that two other girls from her daycare are attending. I wasn't thrilled with the idea of a center, but decided to check it out, as they both loved the place.
And to my surprise?! It really doesn't feel like a center.
We looked at a few centers back when I was pregnant, and didn't care for any of them. They're way too big, too many kids, not personal, didn't have that "homey" feel to it, and are pretty darn expensive.
But this center is different. It's actually held in an old (converted) house. The toddlers (18mos-age 3) have the run of the first floor and the preschoolers (age 3 and up) have the run of the second floor. And they only have 13 kids enrolled total! A typical center has hundreds. So on the days Avery will be there (Monday and Tuesday), there will only be 5 kids in her age group, which is exactly how many were at her in-home daycare. There will be roughly the same amount of preschoolers there as well, so maybe 10-12 kids there (we're told the number varies daily). So I think it'll work out. She won't just be a number in a sea of kids, which is what we like.
I also think she's going to learn so much stuff there. Their day is very structured with circle times, stories, music/movement sessions, indoor/outdoor play, etc.
We all went back there today to get the paperwork and put down a deposit and Avery went right along with the kids and listened to a story and did some exploring of the place. She seemed very content to observe everything and poke around a bit.
The only big changes we have to get used to are making her a lunch (her other place provided lunch) and her nap routine. Since their youngest kids are 18mos, they don't have pack-n-plays for naptime. They only have floormats. I honestly have no idea how she'll sleep on a mat on the floor, but they say it's been done. I'm a little worried that it might mess up her routine at home, but I guess we'll see when we get to that time.
I'll keep you updated on how it goes-her first day will be March 1st!
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Change #1 Still Sucks....
You probably remember my post about our first change of the year.
Well, that change still sucks!
I've spent countless hours searching website upon website.
Calling numerous people and not receiving many calls in return.
I think we met with 4 different providers....and loved one of them.
I stopped looking because I thought "this is it!" We found our other "home" for Avery and we were ready to go. So I called to set things up to get paperwork done and get the ball rolling for her to start.
And....
She tells me she doesn't want any part-time kids.
THANKS!
Thank you for wasting my time. Thank you for lying to me when I asked if you would take her part-time and you said yes. Thank you for getting my hopes up only to crush them to pieces.
To add to this, yesterday was Avery's last day at her current daycare. It was sad picking her up there for the last time. It's sad knowing I won't be going back there again. But we made it through our goodbyes without a tear (somehow) and life will go on.
Avery is supposed to start a new daycare in 6 days.
And I have nowhere for her to go.
Daycare Gods, please send me something!
Well, that change still sucks!
I've spent countless hours searching website upon website.
Calling numerous people and not receiving many calls in return.
I think we met with 4 different providers....and loved one of them.
I stopped looking because I thought "this is it!" We found our other "home" for Avery and we were ready to go. So I called to set things up to get paperwork done and get the ball rolling for her to start.
And....
She tells me she doesn't want any part-time kids.
THANKS!
Thank you for wasting my time. Thank you for lying to me when I asked if you would take her part-time and you said yes. Thank you for getting my hopes up only to crush them to pieces.
To add to this, yesterday was Avery's last day at her current daycare. It was sad picking her up there for the last time. It's sad knowing I won't be going back there again. But we made it through our goodbyes without a tear (somehow) and life will go on.
Avery is supposed to start a new daycare in 6 days.
And I have nowhere for her to go.
Daycare Gods, please send me something!
Friday, January 21, 2011
Panic
So I told you about our daycare change that's going to take place....
....and now I'm really starting to panic.
Avery goes two more times to her current daycare, then she's done. Yep, about 10days until she's finished....
....and we still have no replacement.
All of the people I left messages with? Well, I called them all a second time, and still no call back. How frustrating is that?!
I've been searching and searching and calling and nothing.
We've met with 2 people so far and weren't totally thrilled with either one. We're meeting with another one on Sunday, so my fingers (and anything else) are crossed that this works out. It's a little further away than the others, but I had to broaden my search as my options are getting very limited. If this one doesn't pan out?! I have no idea. Honestly.
I just feel like this huge weight is on my shoulders right now and I know it won't go away until we find a place. And as time is dwindling and my options are as well, it's freaking me out. I just want my baby girl to have a new "home" while we're at work.
That's all I'm asking.
....and now I'm really starting to panic.
Avery goes two more times to her current daycare, then she's done. Yep, about 10days until she's finished....
....and we still have no replacement.
All of the people I left messages with? Well, I called them all a second time, and still no call back. How frustrating is that?!
I've been searching and searching and calling and nothing.
We've met with 2 people so far and weren't totally thrilled with either one. We're meeting with another one on Sunday, so my fingers (and anything else) are crossed that this works out. It's a little further away than the others, but I had to broaden my search as my options are getting very limited. If this one doesn't pan out?! I have no idea. Honestly.
I just feel like this huge weight is on my shoulders right now and I know it won't go away until we find a place. And as time is dwindling and my options are as well, it's freaking me out. I just want my baby girl to have a new "home" while we're at work.
That's all I'm asking.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Change #1 SUCKS
Remember my New Year's post and how I mentioned this would be the year for change??
Well, change #1 slapped us in the face Monday night....
....and it hurts like hell!
We got a text from our daycare provider that she needed to talk with us. I thought it might be specific to us, so out of curiosity I texted some other Moms and found out they had received the text as well. So what could it be?
I called her and she informed me that she was accepting a "real" job and would be closing up daycare in 4 weeks.
My heart crumbled.
It took us so long to find her the first time around and she was everything we were looking for (and more!).
I immediately felt stressed out. I knew how long this search took us the first time....months.
Yes, months.
And what do we have now? 4 WEEKS.
I'm sure you can imagine what I've been doing when Avery goes to bed and naps....yep, searching for daycare. I already contacted the Childcare Council and got a list and have been searching the NYS site like mad.
So far, I'm sort of discouraged and starting to panic.
I called about 10 people (we're trying to stick with in-home care if we can) so far-I left messages with 6 of them and they haven't called back at all. Three of them have no openings and one might have a spot. She's supposed to look into things and call me back. I've already burnt through my emailed list and most of the state site with no progress. It sucks.
We are meeting with one provider tonight that our current daycare provider suggested. She's brand new to the daycare scene and has a bunch of openings. I'm hoping it goes well!
What makes it harder is that we're so used to where we are going that everything and everyone will be compared to her. And I just don't know how they'll measure up.
One thing I'm thankful for is that Avery only goes there once a week right now (she was going to bump up to 2 days in March). Because of that, I don't think this will be as traumatizing to her as it might be to the kids who are there daily. But still....it's very hard and I honestly hate going through this. I know the new providers are going to give us the answers we want to hear and it's pretty much a "gut" feeling if the place is right or not.
(Sigh)
If this is how all of our changes are going to be this year, I don't want any more!
Well, change #1 slapped us in the face Monday night....
....and it hurts like hell!
We got a text from our daycare provider that she needed to talk with us. I thought it might be specific to us, so out of curiosity I texted some other Moms and found out they had received the text as well. So what could it be?
I called her and she informed me that she was accepting a "real" job and would be closing up daycare in 4 weeks.
My heart crumbled.
It took us so long to find her the first time around and she was everything we were looking for (and more!).
I immediately felt stressed out. I knew how long this search took us the first time....months.
Yes, months.
And what do we have now? 4 WEEKS.
I'm sure you can imagine what I've been doing when Avery goes to bed and naps....yep, searching for daycare. I already contacted the Childcare Council and got a list and have been searching the NYS site like mad.
So far, I'm sort of discouraged and starting to panic.
I called about 10 people (we're trying to stick with in-home care if we can) so far-I left messages with 6 of them and they haven't called back at all. Three of them have no openings and one might have a spot. She's supposed to look into things and call me back. I've already burnt through my emailed list and most of the state site with no progress. It sucks.
We are meeting with one provider tonight that our current daycare provider suggested. She's brand new to the daycare scene and has a bunch of openings. I'm hoping it goes well!
What makes it harder is that we're so used to where we are going that everything and everyone will be compared to her. And I just don't know how they'll measure up.
One thing I'm thankful for is that Avery only goes there once a week right now (she was going to bump up to 2 days in March). Because of that, I don't think this will be as traumatizing to her as it might be to the kids who are there daily. But still....it's very hard and I honestly hate going through this. I know the new providers are going to give us the answers we want to hear and it's pretty much a "gut" feeling if the place is right or not.
(Sigh)
If this is how all of our changes are going to be this year, I don't want any more!
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