Saturday, March 19, 2011
Thursday @ Esther's
We had a get together at Esther's on Thursday. We were celebrating the beautiful weather, our friendships and our lives. We are so very blessed!
We picked up Karen, Keilee, Cathy and Kaitlin...I love having The Beast. Sometimes. Not when we have to fill up the gas tank. Ouch!
We picked up Karen, Keilee, Cathy and Kaitlin...I love having The Beast. Sometimes. Not when we have to fill up the gas tank. Ouch!
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Deodorant Stock up!
We scored some awesome deals today! We went to Walgreens and Target.
What we got:
Walgreens
(We had to go to both Walgreens because the first one only had three Right Guards left)
1st store-
2 Right Guard Deodorants @ $2.99 each
2 Visine (travel size) @ $1.99 each
Paid $.63
2nd store-
8 Right Guard deodorants @ $3.99 each -three of which had a FREE body wash attached to it.
2 Right Guard deodorants @ $2.99 each
Paid $1.71
Target
2 Johnson and Johnson first aid kits (travel size) @ $.97 each
4 12 packs Diet Mt. Dew $2.75 each
Paid $10.92
(We had to go to both Walgreens because the first one only had three Right Guards left)
1st store-
2 Right Guard Deodorants @ $2.99 each
2 Visine (travel size) @ $1.99 each
Paid $.63
2nd store-
8 Right Guard deodorants @ $3.99 each -three of which had a FREE body wash attached to it.
2 Right Guard deodorants @ $2.99 each
Paid $1.71
Target
2 Johnson and Johnson first aid kits (travel size) @ $.97 each
4 12 packs Diet Mt. Dew $2.75 each
Paid $10.92
Total Paid:
$13.26!!!
WOOHOO! With sales and coupons, we saved $59.04!!
Awesome stock up! We won't have to buy deodorant for Bobby and Cody for A LONG time!!!
We are totally loving this!
$13.26!!!
WOOHOO! With sales and coupons, we saved $59.04!!
Awesome stock up! We won't have to buy deodorant for Bobby and Cody for A LONG time!!!
We are totally loving this!
Monday, March 14, 2011
Cody
It's official. The boy is ten.
Ten years ago at this moment, I was 19 and 37 weeks pregnant. I was married and we had a 2 1/2 year old. Bobby was at work, and Britney and I were getting ready for my doctor's appointment. I was excited. I was going to have my last ultrasound before our new baby was born. My grandfather was going to be having heart surgery that day.
I drove into town. This was when we lived in Hillsboro. I'm sure Britney and I sang...probably "She'll Be Coming 'Round the Mountain" That kid loved that song. It was a sunny, beautiful day. We got to the doctor's office and were eventually taken back for the ultrasound. We were happy and goofing off and acting silly as we walked down the hallway.
During the ultrasound and while listening to Cody's heartbeat, the nurse said that he was quite active, but that his heart rate wasn't elevating with his activity. I was told to go get lunch, and drink a bunch of caffeine. I loaded Brit back into her car seat and drove to Canton House. We used to eat there A LOT. I asked the owner if I could use their phone to call Bobby at work and explain to him what was going on. I called him and told him. I wasn't scared at that point...just relaying the information. Brit and I ate lunch and I drank a lot of caffeine.
We made it back to the office, and I was hooked up again to the monitor. I was told pretty much the same thing...lots of movement, no elevated heart rate. They hooked me up for a stress test. Or was it non stress test? Whatever. They were not happy with the results, and I was then advised to go to the hospital so I could be further checked out. I remember rolling my eyes. I remember thinking how silly this all was. I had had a perfect pregnancy...no complications. Through all of the doctor's appointments, weighing, measuring, monitoring...not one thing was 'off'. I called Bobby at work again and we decided I would pick him up from work before we went to the hospital.
At DGH, I was asked to strip down and put a gown on. I was hooked up to their monitors and they put in an IV. Brit was with us and we were still laughing and playing with her. The doctor came in, and we did another ultrasound. He seemed worried. I heard him say to the nurse, under his breathe, that he estimated the baby's weight at 3.5 pounds. I was shocked. That was the first time anyone had ever said anything about the baby being small. Cody's heart rate was still an issue and the doctor decided to induce labor so he could evaluate it. At this point, I am without a doubt worried. We still had Brit with us and I was trying to be brave and calm.
They gave me Pitocin and my contractions started. There was a lot of commotion...nurses in and out, blood work, monitors, beeping. They also began prepping me for a c-section...just in case. Bobby called mom so she could make the drive...just in case. After my contractions became more intense, Cody's heart rate dropped. It was very quickly decided that if I were to go into labor, Cody would not survive. They decided that an emergency c-section needed to be done immediately. I remember being scared. I didn't know what was happening. I was worried about Britney. Quite literally out of nowhere, my brother popped his head into the room. I've never been so happy to see him. I still, to this day, have no idea how he got there or knew to get there, but he was there, which meant he could take Britney out of the room. As the anesthesiologist is telling me the dangers of the procedure, and that it could result in my death, I watched my beautiful girl walking out of the room with my brother. I remember thinking I would never get to see her again.
They wheeled me to the OR and made Bobby stay out in the hall. The room was full of people. I sat on the edge of the bed, while this stranger poked a needle the size of the Chrysler building into my back...repeatedly. I was scared. I've never been so scared. Everything was happening so fast. I laid on the table, basically naked, while these people whispered about how small I was.
I remember the anesthesiologist asking me if I were numb. I probably looked at him like he had four heads. I didn't know, so he pinched my chest, close to my shoulder. I didn't feel it...that was good enough for him. I could see my stomach in the big overhead light. I've always wondered if it came down to it, would I want to watch something like that...a surgery on myself. The answer is no. I didn't. I internally panicked because I could see. Then they put the sheet up and I've never been so thankful to be looking at nothing. My arms were strapped down. They had let Bobby in the room by then and he was sitting just to the left of my head. I was so thankful he was there. I can't imagine going through that alone.
I was cut and tugged on. When they pushed on me, the table wobbled. I had also panicked at one point because I didn't think I was breathing. I couldn't feel me breathing...that was weird. They got our boy out, took him to evaluate him and clean him up. He weighed 2 lbs 15 oz. The nurse brought him over to me and it seemed like she yelled "He has an ear deformity" He was small and pink and I'm sure he looked better than I did at the time.
He was medically sound...no heart or lung issues, he didn't need oxygen or an IV. He was healthy in that little body of his. To be honest, much right after his birth is a blur. I don't remember. I know my stomach was stapled, but I don't remember getting to my room. I remember my dad being there because he was touching my leg, kind of shaking it. I was still numb and it felt weird and I snapped at him to stop.
I got a spinal headache after that. I couldn't sit up without experiencing the worst pain I've ever felt. I finally made it down to the nursery to see Cody. He was in an incubator, completely bundled up. I could tell that he was small, but he didn't look that small. He looked like an old man. There was no fat on his face and his skin was wrinkly. Although he was healthy, he was so small that he couldn't maintain his body heat.
I finally convinced the doctor I had a spinal headache. Why would I make that up? Anyway, they did a blood patch and I felt SO much better almost immediately. I was able to spend more time with Cody. Every time I had seen him, he was wrapped in a mountain of blankets. The first time I saw him...just him in his diaper, I was so surprised by how small he was, I got teary eyed. He dropped down to 2 lbs 10 oz. Premie clothes were too big for him. His legs fit up in the body part so we tied the legs off to help hold in heat.
When it was time to go home, Cody couldn't. Leaving him at the hospital was one of the hardest things I've ever done. We came back to stay with him, usually three times a day. We drove back and forth from Hillsboro to Decatur God only knows how many times. There were issues with feeding, mostly because he wasn't gaining weight like they thought he should. The wanted to try tube feeding him, which we did for a while. It was horrible and he hated it.
Every day when we would speak to his doctor,either in person or on the phone, he would say "The baby is fine. We are just feeding him" The plan was for Cody to come home when he was 5 lbs, but he wasn't gaining the weight. We convinced the doctor we could take care of him just like the nurses were. They were 'just feeding' him after all...we could do that. The doctor wanted to wait until Cody was at least 3.5 lbs. He was in the hospital for 6 weeks.
I could go on and on. There is so much to tell...so many doctors and hospital trips, tests, procedures, operations, IVs, sickness...so much. There have been many hard times. So much fear and tears. Through it all he has remained happy. There's a strength about him, that's for sure. But all of those bad things aren't important right now. What's important is all the good and there has been a lot of good. All of his smiles and laughter, he and Britney and their life together, his best friends and adventures, accomplishments, all of the wonderful, amazing memories we've made with our family and friends.
I am thankful for everything and all of you who have enriched his life. All of you that have helped to make him the happy person he is. He's so excited to be 10 years old today!
Ten years ago at this moment, I was 19 and 37 weeks pregnant. I was married and we had a 2 1/2 year old. Bobby was at work, and Britney and I were getting ready for my doctor's appointment. I was excited. I was going to have my last ultrasound before our new baby was born. My grandfather was going to be having heart surgery that day.
I drove into town. This was when we lived in Hillsboro. I'm sure Britney and I sang...probably "She'll Be Coming 'Round the Mountain" That kid loved that song. It was a sunny, beautiful day. We got to the doctor's office and were eventually taken back for the ultrasound. We were happy and goofing off and acting silly as we walked down the hallway.
During the ultrasound and while listening to Cody's heartbeat, the nurse said that he was quite active, but that his heart rate wasn't elevating with his activity. I was told to go get lunch, and drink a bunch of caffeine. I loaded Brit back into her car seat and drove to Canton House. We used to eat there A LOT. I asked the owner if I could use their phone to call Bobby at work and explain to him what was going on. I called him and told him. I wasn't scared at that point...just relaying the information. Brit and I ate lunch and I drank a lot of caffeine.
We made it back to the office, and I was hooked up again to the monitor. I was told pretty much the same thing...lots of movement, no elevated heart rate. They hooked me up for a stress test. Or was it non stress test? Whatever. They were not happy with the results, and I was then advised to go to the hospital so I could be further checked out. I remember rolling my eyes. I remember thinking how silly this all was. I had had a perfect pregnancy...no complications. Through all of the doctor's appointments, weighing, measuring, monitoring...not one thing was 'off'. I called Bobby at work again and we decided I would pick him up from work before we went to the hospital.
At DGH, I was asked to strip down and put a gown on. I was hooked up to their monitors and they put in an IV. Brit was with us and we were still laughing and playing with her. The doctor came in, and we did another ultrasound. He seemed worried. I heard him say to the nurse, under his breathe, that he estimated the baby's weight at 3.5 pounds. I was shocked. That was the first time anyone had ever said anything about the baby being small. Cody's heart rate was still an issue and the doctor decided to induce labor so he could evaluate it. At this point, I am without a doubt worried. We still had Brit with us and I was trying to be brave and calm.
They gave me Pitocin and my contractions started. There was a lot of commotion...nurses in and out, blood work, monitors, beeping. They also began prepping me for a c-section...just in case. Bobby called mom so she could make the drive...just in case. After my contractions became more intense, Cody's heart rate dropped. It was very quickly decided that if I were to go into labor, Cody would not survive. They decided that an emergency c-section needed to be done immediately. I remember being scared. I didn't know what was happening. I was worried about Britney. Quite literally out of nowhere, my brother popped his head into the room. I've never been so happy to see him. I still, to this day, have no idea how he got there or knew to get there, but he was there, which meant he could take Britney out of the room. As the anesthesiologist is telling me the dangers of the procedure, and that it could result in my death, I watched my beautiful girl walking out of the room with my brother. I remember thinking I would never get to see her again.
They wheeled me to the OR and made Bobby stay out in the hall. The room was full of people. I sat on the edge of the bed, while this stranger poked a needle the size of the Chrysler building into my back...repeatedly. I was scared. I've never been so scared. Everything was happening so fast. I laid on the table, basically naked, while these people whispered about how small I was.
I remember the anesthesiologist asking me if I were numb. I probably looked at him like he had four heads. I didn't know, so he pinched my chest, close to my shoulder. I didn't feel it...that was good enough for him. I could see my stomach in the big overhead light. I've always wondered if it came down to it, would I want to watch something like that...a surgery on myself. The answer is no. I didn't. I internally panicked because I could see. Then they put the sheet up and I've never been so thankful to be looking at nothing. My arms were strapped down. They had let Bobby in the room by then and he was sitting just to the left of my head. I was so thankful he was there. I can't imagine going through that alone.
I was cut and tugged on. When they pushed on me, the table wobbled. I had also panicked at one point because I didn't think I was breathing. I couldn't feel me breathing...that was weird. They got our boy out, took him to evaluate him and clean him up. He weighed 2 lbs 15 oz. The nurse brought him over to me and it seemed like she yelled "He has an ear deformity" He was small and pink and I'm sure he looked better than I did at the time.
He was medically sound...no heart or lung issues, he didn't need oxygen or an IV. He was healthy in that little body of his. To be honest, much right after his birth is a blur. I don't remember. I know my stomach was stapled, but I don't remember getting to my room. I remember my dad being there because he was touching my leg, kind of shaking it. I was still numb and it felt weird and I snapped at him to stop.
I got a spinal headache after that. I couldn't sit up without experiencing the worst pain I've ever felt. I finally made it down to the nursery to see Cody. He was in an incubator, completely bundled up. I could tell that he was small, but he didn't look that small. He looked like an old man. There was no fat on his face and his skin was wrinkly. Although he was healthy, he was so small that he couldn't maintain his body heat.
I finally convinced the doctor I had a spinal headache. Why would I make that up? Anyway, they did a blood patch and I felt SO much better almost immediately. I was able to spend more time with Cody. Every time I had seen him, he was wrapped in a mountain of blankets. The first time I saw him...just him in his diaper, I was so surprised by how small he was, I got teary eyed. He dropped down to 2 lbs 10 oz. Premie clothes were too big for him. His legs fit up in the body part so we tied the legs off to help hold in heat.
When it was time to go home, Cody couldn't. Leaving him at the hospital was one of the hardest things I've ever done. We came back to stay with him, usually three times a day. We drove back and forth from Hillsboro to Decatur God only knows how many times. There were issues with feeding, mostly because he wasn't gaining weight like they thought he should. The wanted to try tube feeding him, which we did for a while. It was horrible and he hated it.
Every day when we would speak to his doctor,either in person or on the phone, he would say "The baby is fine. We are just feeding him" The plan was for Cody to come home when he was 5 lbs, but he wasn't gaining the weight. We convinced the doctor we could take care of him just like the nurses were. They were 'just feeding' him after all...we could do that. The doctor wanted to wait until Cody was at least 3.5 lbs. He was in the hospital for 6 weeks.
I could go on and on. There is so much to tell...so many doctors and hospital trips, tests, procedures, operations, IVs, sickness...so much. There have been many hard times. So much fear and tears. Through it all he has remained happy. There's a strength about him, that's for sure. But all of those bad things aren't important right now. What's important is all the good and there has been a lot of good. All of his smiles and laughter, he and Britney and their life together, his best friends and adventures, accomplishments, all of the wonderful, amazing memories we've made with our family and friends.
I am thankful for everything and all of you who have enriched his life. All of you that have helped to make him the happy person he is. He's so excited to be 10 years old today!
~~~HAPPY BIRTHDAY CODY~~~
Brit's new bed
The Amos family was rehoming Emily's loft bed. We've talked many times about getting Britney one, and she really wanted it. On Saturday morning when Dave brought Brit home and picked up the boys, he dropped the bed off.
We were able to put it together yesterday and it's awesome! And big! We'll have to get her new bedding eventually...all of her stuff is twin size, but that's not a big deal.
Brit spent the majority of yesterday cleaning her room and getting bags full of things to donate.
I want to get her guitars off the floor and mounted on the wall. Something like THIS. That would clear up a lot of floor space.
We were able to put it together yesterday and it's awesome! And big! We'll have to get her new bedding eventually...all of her stuff is twin size, but that's not a big deal.
Brit spent the majority of yesterday cleaning her room and getting bags full of things to donate.
I want to get her guitars off the floor and mounted on the wall. Something like THIS. That would clear up a lot of floor space.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Cody's 10th
On Friday night, Cody had his very first spend the night party to celebrate his 10th birthday! He had SO much fun! We pigged out, Cody opened presents, we watched movies, played games and laughed like crazy:)
Wrestling
Britney decided there were too many boys in the house and went home with Emily.
She left this on her door:)
Pizza Face
~Happy Birthday Cody Man~
They played and played with the Nerf gun.
Ninja vs Ninja
Watching Mega Mind
Pillow Fight!
Pictureka
Pancakes for breakfast...yummo!
Thanks guys for making Cody's 10th birthday so special! We love you!
We went over to David and mom's to pick up the tiller...that's another post. Anyway, while we were there, mom gave Cody his present. He's been wanting this guy for so long! He LOVES it!
Back at home, Cody introduced his other robot to R2. His other robot FREAKED out! I am not kidding. It made noises we've never heard it make before!
At least they're getting along today...
R2 carrying Cody's drink. This guy is great!
Wrestling
Britney decided there were too many boys in the house and went home with Emily.
She left this on her door:)
Pizza Face
~Happy Birthday Cody Man~
They played and played with the Nerf gun.
Ninja vs Ninja
Watching Mega Mind
Pillow Fight!
Pictureka
Pancakes for breakfast...yummo!
Thanks guys for making Cody's 10th birthday so special! We love you!
We went over to David and mom's to pick up the tiller...that's another post. Anyway, while we were there, mom gave Cody his present. He's been wanting this guy for so long! He LOVES it!
Back at home, Cody introduced his other robot to R2. His other robot FREAKED out! I am not kidding. It made noises we've never heard it make before!
At least they're getting along today...
R2 carrying Cody's drink. This guy is great!
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Coupons
Well...it's official. I'm one of those coupon people. I am now the kind of person that holds up the line while the cashier scans a handful of savings for me...and I LOVE it!
I have been preparing for a couple of days...clipping and printing coupons and researching sales online. There is so much information out there. Tonight was our first run and I am quite pleased with the results.
We went to Target, Walmart and Walgreens...here is what I bought, spent and saved!
I have been preparing for a couple of days...clipping and printing coupons and researching sales online. There is so much information out there. Tonight was our first run and I am quite pleased with the results.
We went to Target, Walmart and Walgreens...here is what I bought, spent and saved!
Target:
4 bags of 3 oz Popchips $2.69 each
2 tubes Aquafresh toothpaste (travel size) $.97 each
5 cans 3.5 oz Good Life cat food $.65 each
Total without coupons $17.95
Paid $2.32
Walmart:
2 Shout Wipes (travel size) $.97 each
2 Reach Dental Floss $.97 each
5 bags (22 lbs total) Pedigree Dog Food $4.37 each
Total without coupons $28.05
Paid $9.05
Walgreens:
2 PediaCare 4 oz medicine $6.99 each
2 16 ozCoffeeMate $2.49 each
Total without coupons $17.39
Paid $1.55
Total paid was $12.92. I saved $50.47!! If Target had had the dog food, I would have saved an additional $1.85. I have 5 cans of cat food sitting on my kitchen table. We don't have a cat...but it was FREE! Anyone need some cat food?
Plus, I received a $1.50 off coupon @ Walgreens for PediCare.
4 bags of 3 oz Popchips $2.69 each
2 tubes Aquafresh toothpaste (travel size) $.97 each
5 cans 3.5 oz Good Life cat food $.65 each
Total without coupons $17.95
Paid $2.32
Walmart:
2 Shout Wipes (travel size) $.97 each
2 Reach Dental Floss $.97 each
5 bags (22 lbs total) Pedigree Dog Food $4.37 each
Total without coupons $28.05
Paid $9.05
Walgreens:
2 PediaCare 4 oz medicine $6.99 each
2 16 ozCoffeeMate $2.49 each
Total without coupons $17.39
Paid $1.55
Total paid was $12.92. I saved $50.47!! If Target had had the dog food, I would have saved an additional $1.85. I have 5 cans of cat food sitting on my kitchen table. We don't have a cat...but it was FREE! Anyone need some cat food?
Plus, I received a $1.50 off coupon @ Walgreens for PediCare.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Brit's head
A couple weeks ago, Brit told me that she knew how she wanted to get her hair cut. She took me to the computer and showed me this picture of Bill Kaulitz from Tokio Hotel.
Guys, I panicked. I don't know why, but I did. I've ALWAYS been "It's your hair. It will grow back. Do what you want to do" Brit was confused by my reaction. Poor kid. I guess I just needed a minute because after the initial shock, I was fine with it.
Oh, the anticipation...
Beth, the lady that's cut my hair since I was in high school, didn't want to cut it as short as the picture. She was afraid Brit would hate it. They decided to cut it in stages...if Brit wants it shorter, we can go back and Beth will trim more off the top at no charge.
Brit LOVES it!
I love it too. It's funky and fits her personality so well. I'm not sure if she wants it any shorter. We still have a day or two to decide.
Guys, I panicked. I don't know why, but I did. I've ALWAYS been "It's your hair. It will grow back. Do what you want to do" Brit was confused by my reaction. Poor kid. I guess I just needed a minute because after the initial shock, I was fine with it.
Oh, the anticipation...
Beth, the lady that's cut my hair since I was in high school, didn't want to cut it as short as the picture. She was afraid Brit would hate it. They decided to cut it in stages...if Brit wants it shorter, we can go back and Beth will trim more off the top at no charge.
Brit LOVES it!
I love it too. It's funky and fits her personality so well. I'm not sure if she wants it any shorter. We still have a day or two to decide.
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