I gave formal notice at the bank today. My now-official last day there will be June 30th. The HR lady wanted to schedule my exit interview and asked what my work schedule was for next week. Of course, that's one of the reasons I'm leaving -- I don't know next week's schedule yet.
I'm looking forward to having the rest of the summer off. I've got lots of closets to clean, at least five quilts to make, Dodeka paperwork to straighten out, and we're going to be doing some serious reorganization of the house.
You see, the library, which is in one of the upstairs bedrooms, is going down to the first floor room that had been my mother's room. The furniture in the guest room is moving next door to the room that had been the library. The dresser, chest, and twin-size bed from my mother's former room is going into the yellow bedroom that had been the guest bedroom, and -- with the addition of a few pieces of furniture -- is going to be the nursery.
After being the poster child for failed assisted reproduction, Roper and I have found a gestational carrier up in Wisconsin. We had embryos in the freezer from our last in-vitro attempt. The due date is November 21st.
We'd be grateful for good thoughts and experienced advice.
GHR
I'm looking forward to having the rest of the summer off. I've got lots of closets to clean, at least five quilts to make, Dodeka paperwork to straighten out, and we're going to be doing some serious reorganization of the house.
You see, the library, which is in one of the upstairs bedrooms, is going down to the first floor room that had been my mother's room. The furniture in the guest room is moving next door to the room that had been the library. The dresser, chest, and twin-size bed from my mother's former room is going into the yellow bedroom that had been the guest bedroom, and -- with the addition of a few pieces of furniture -- is going to be the nursery.
After being the poster child for failed assisted reproduction, Roper and I have found a gestational carrier up in Wisconsin. We had embryos in the freezer from our last in-vitro attempt. The due date is November 21st.
We'd be grateful for good thoughts and experienced advice.
GHR
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- 11 Feb 2015, 01:26Yeah, that sums it up for me.
- 9 Feb 2015, 18:14Zan and Cat said what I would say, so...yes, only insofar as that's the name we give to random events.
- 9 Feb 2015, 16:39The more I think about it ... it is likely more positive attitude than "luck" ... I agree with Cat that luck randomly comes and goes, but I do believe that people with a more positive attitude feel…
- 9 Feb 2015, 13:16I think that random things happen, and that some of them are good for us and some bad and we refer to these as good or bad luck.
I don't believe this randomness can be persuaded or cajoled or sensed… - 9 Feb 2015, 07:45I didn't really, until I met Steve. He does. And he has had a lot of luck. So, maybe there is something to it.
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I can't offer anything in the "experienced advice" category, but I can do the "happy healthy baby thoughts" thing. :-)
So very cool!
I also think the Britax Roundabout was worth the money. My kids seemed a lot more comfortable in it than the other one we bought first and the mere fact that you can easily remove the whole cover and WASH it is just sensible! ;-)
GHR
Gee, I now have someone else to pass things along to - in fact, I have a nice infant seat (it has a base that stays in the car, and you can carry the baby along with you in the seat), along with the carriage stroller from the same manufacturer, the the infant seat can sit in. (It's from Compass, http://compassbaby.com/).
LJ groups that I've found to be helpful:
I'll think of more stuff later, I'm sure.
*hugs*
Yay!
ahem. Yes well... I had no idea but I am really thrilled for you guys. As I said to Bill - I've always thought he'd be a fantastic Dad and I know you'll be an awesome Mom!
We'd be grateful for good thoughts and experienced advice.
Bwaaaaa haaaa haaa! ;-)
The good thoughts/prayers/vibes are easy - those you have in spades.
Experienced advice? Er... trust your gut but always search for new answers? ;-) Hee. Really, nothing in the entire world prepares you for actual parenting I'm convinced. It's by far the hardest job I've ever done but also the most spiritually transformative and rewarding. (thank god!) The important thing is to know that we're all doing the best we can and we're all here for each other. Filkbabies is a great source of comfort/advice/friendship through the years (I think there is an LJ community too but there is an email yahoo group).
I'm so happy for you guys. I can't wait to meet the little filker!!!
Hugs!!
congrats to Mama gretchen and DaddyRoper(tm)
Here's the best advice you can get - SLEEP. SLEEP NOW, while you can, and cherish the sleep.
Congratulations and good thoughts!
By the way, belated condolences on your mother.
Congratulations on the expectingness. And listen when people advise "sleep now, while you can". You'll never sleep so heavily again.
You know this means life as you know it will be gone forever... Parenting, as mew said, is the hardest job out there, and there are *no* manuals. You know you can call on me anytime.
*hugs* :-)