One-ish more month to go! I can't wait to meet Nathan! Nothing is terribly new symptom wise. Just lots of BH and blood pressure issues (headaches and swelling). We are pretty much ready for our boy to arrive. We mostly just need to stock up on more diapers and that is it (size 1 diapers). We meet with our doula again tomorrow (Tuesday the 19th) and I have a doctor's appointment on Wednesday morning.
I got the Tdap shot and the next day I ran a high fever that eventually calmed down, but we missed a cousin's sealing and reception. We wanted to go, but I was monitoring my temperature just in case it got worse or stayed high. Daniel decided to stay home with me and keep me company since I felt absolutely miserable.
This past week Daniel graduated from BYU (he has 9 credits to finish, but seeing as he already has a full time position waiting for him he is not looking forward to more school at the moment). He has worked so hard these past years. I have witnessed the long hours into the night, the stressful moments, and his struggles with some teachers and group mates. But it is almost over!
This semester will be his hardest even though he is taking 9 credits. I kind of snort when people hear he only has 9 credits and they say something along the line of "oh, that will be an easy semester!" Yes, 9 credits isn't full time, but those 9 credits are all credits directly related to his field which means hard, time consuming classes. And not just that, but it won't be a normal semester of just working at school and putting hours in at work. It will be a semester of a brand new baby (which Daniel won't be able to take school off and only a week (if that) from work). He will also have to work extra hard to keep our income flowing for our move and the baby. And on top of this we are moving far out of state which requires lots of detailed (and worrisome) planning for the winter move (along with the financial stress of getting a new car, eeek). I already worry for his sanity, and mine. I wish with all my heart he could take time off school and work for just a week without feeling behind so that he can bond with the baby we have struggled to have. Our only solace is the fact we will have a normalized life once we settle into our new Wisconsin home. 4-5 more months and life will be as normal as we can get it. We are so looking forward to a steady income and no more school (for now). We just ask for continued prayers and positive thoughts as we face these huge life transitioning times all at once.
I know some people think we are crazy, but these events are all necessary and unfortunately (and fortunately) they are all happening at the same time. Daniel and I do feel incredibly blessed that he is finishing and he has a job. We feel blessed for our child and know that he is coming at the perfect time for us even if life will be hectic for a little while. We know we will be just fine, maybe a little battered and bruised, but we will be stronger people for developing through these upcoming trials.
This past weekend Daniel's wonderful parents came to town to celebrate in graduation festivities. We had a great time! I absolutely love his parents! They take such good care of us. We went out to eat, they bought us groceries (thank you so much), we were artistic at 'Color Me Mine' and we went to the renovated Ogden Temple open house (where they were sealed and Daniel's dad received his endowments). It was a memorable visit. I didn't want them to leave. Now I am exhausted from being out on my feet for that long, but it was well worth it!!
I do wish we could live closer to them at times, especially once Nathan is born. I feel sad that Nathan won't have much time with his aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents out in Washington. Next year will be hectic only because we will be figuring out our budget and Daniel doesn't know when or how much time off he will get for that summer. Worst case scenario, I plan on coming out for at least a week with Nathan while Daniel stays home (preferably overlapping with Fletcher time). We will make it work and at least we aren't working around two work and school schedules like previous years. It should be easier to plan and stay longer, right!? Also, I may be a little selfish, but once Daniel gets some vacation time next year, we will want to use it spending time together with Nathan seeing as we haven't had a break due to school, work, and baby problems since we were married (nearly 4 years). With the emotional stress from the miscarriages we really need time to bond as husband and wife away from the world in a positive environment. We need to get out for a couple days and make memories outside the rut of everyday living. Maybe we will drop Nathan off at the grandparents and do a mini trip...or we will take Nathan with us (the more the merrier).
Anyways, that is enough rambling from me.
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