I think it’s only fair that since the last post was full of not-so-great news that this post be full of better news. And I think I can make that happen….
To start, I’ve been checking my blood four times a day for a little over a week and am pleased to report that only three of my numbers went high enough to have to report my meals (over 140) and nothing has been lower than 70. The first morning I was testing I had a bowl of Special K with red berries. Apparently that’s only healthy for you if you don’t have a problem with carbs or sugars. Lol! My after breakfast reading that day was 198. Then, on Richard’s birthday, I was high after our dinner at Outback. Then again today, we had breakfast at the diner. Breakfast is not easy for me. Basically, if I eat anything other than eggs I have a problem. Hahaha! But, I’m learning.
In the realm of pregnancy… oy… Well, I had hoped that I missed the whole morning sickness thing all together; that does not seem to be the case. The last two weeks or so, I’ve been struggling first thing in the morning with nausea. I also have about a 10 to 15 minute car ride capacity. If I’m driving I can last a lot longer, but as a passenger I can’t last very long without getting horribly car sick. I’m also pretty miserable with my sinus problems. I frequently sneeze my pants off and that gets old pretty quickly. But it’s not all bad!! There is the loveliness of… Taco Bell.
Now, I should explain. I LOVE Mexican food. As such, I have always hated Taco Bell because it just seemed subpar. However, I have had the most incessant craving for tacos or taco salad. I cannot seem to get enough. The corn shell… the salsa… the crisp lettuce… the salty olives… Oy, I’m drooling now! And what’s the fastest and cheapest avenue to taco-y goodness? Taco Bell. So, I’ve had to relinquish my snobby disdain and admit “yo quiero Taco Bell.”
And, last but not least, we have some news on the house front. Today we got the call that we have been preapproved to buy a new home!!!! This is super great news. Reinie, my darling realtor friend, found us a lender who is willing to work with us before December! Of course, now that we’re down to a single income, we weren’t approved for a huge amount. But it will be enough to get us into a bigger house where our little family can grow. Richard’s mom will be moving into our house here in Ranson, which will be a huge help for us! I am so humbled by how wonderfully things seem to work out for us. There is a chance that I may have to return to work – on a part time or limited basis. But we’ll see. It depends on whether we take full advantage of the amount offered to us or keep it frugal. We’re trying to keep an open mind for what will best suit our family and our plans for the next 10 years or so.
All in all it’s been a pretty good week and I’m feeling really positive! I’ve been enjoying my gym/swim time. My car’s breaks were fixed under warranty (just had to pay a small deductible) and my oil change was free thanks to the Ford Advantage card thing we have. Money is still tight for us until Richard’s next paycheck, but things are looking decidedly UP! :o)
