Friday, October 15, 2010

I'm loving it





So, as you all know, this is my first week at my new job as full time mom. And I am loving it!

Monday was a holiday for the husband, so we spent some time in DC. We went to the National Cathedral and hung out in the gardens (which I love) and then briefly went inside and lit a candle for Ben's birth mom. Then we had lunch at a Mexican place, since apparently our all-time favorite pizza place is closed for lunch on Mondays. It was a gorgeous fall day and Ben had a great time playing in the gardens and looking at the stained glass windows inside the cathedral.

Tuesday was another sunny day which Ben and I spent outside playing. We also went to his 15 month checkup, which took forever and ended with them losing the paperwork we need for our adoption agency. Grrr. There was more playing in the afternoon and overall it was a fantastic day. What followed was a not so fantastic night. The husband went to check on Ben in the middle of the night to find him laying in his bed with what we think were seizures. Needless to say we totally panicked and rushed to the ER. We were seen quickly, but you could tell that the doctor thought we were complete idiots. We got a lecture on how febrile seizures are very common and then waited for another 1.5 hours until they finished our paperwork for Ben's discharge. Ugh. Yes, dear doctor, I promise not to come back. The next morning I was happy not to have to go to work! It was another beautiful day and I got lots of snuggles from my poor sick baby.

Yesterday I was happy again that I didn't have to leave the house, but this time because it was raining cats and dogs. Ben and I had a fun day at home with lots of snuggles and brief naps. I hate when he is not doing well, but I sure love the snuggles.


So far I really love being home. For the first time in months I feel like I can breathe again. I did laundry and dishes, went food shopping, and cleaned a little. I read tons of books to Ben and helped him draw with crayons. I fed him, and fed him some more. I chased him around the house and yard and I played hide-and-seek (the version for 15 month olds). He is just the cutest thing in the world and I can't take my eyes off of him. I feel so lucky that I get to spend this time with my little man!

16 comments:

  1. I am beyond ecstatic to read this post! I'm so very happy for you, this decision, and how it's working out!!!

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  2. I am so happy that you are enjoying being at home full time with Ben. It's certainly not an easy job but so worth it in the end.

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  3. Sounds like the SAHM thing is perfect for you! Love the pics too.

    Hope Ben is on the mend now. And FWIW, I would have totally taken him to the ER too. How can they tell you that it's "just" a febrile seizure and not to worry?! ACK!

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  4. Sounds like you're settling into this new "new" very nicely!

    I'm so glad Ben is ok, how lucky that your husband went to check on him--it kills me that doctors treat parents the way they treated you...ugh! I think 99.9% of parents would go to the ER if their child was having seizures!!

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  5. I am so happy to hear that Ben is feeling better and that you are enjoying be a SAHM:-)

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  6. yay! so glad you are enjoying your time at hope! :) and SO very glad that ben is feeling better...poor baby! we *must* do lunch soon now!

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  7. Oh man, I would have been in that ER quicker than you could say "emergency room"!! The reaction you received was just plain inappropriate!

    Now, YAY for being home!!! I'm so happy it's going so well for you! Awesome!

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  8. I have been wondering how it was going, so glad to hear that you have had a great week! (minus the ER trip) Enjoy your time at home with him!!!! Glad he is feeling better.

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  9. I'm so glad you've had such a great week, despite the ER scare.

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  10. this post made me smile! i am so glad that you are enjoying your time at home with ben. :)

    btw, i would've totally gone to the ER too. who cares if they are common? i'd still get my child checked.

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  11. Sandra I'm go glad to see this post! You had fun with Ben. That's what counts! Yay for you miss SAHM!

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  12. It sounds like being at home is going great! Yay for a very good decision! Getting to snuggle together on a rainy day is the best. Thank goodness Ben is OK. Before I was a mom, I'd never heard of a febrile seizure and the only reason I know what it is now is because Kris (Xavier's mom) took him to the ER (via ambulance) when he had one in the middle of the night. Who WOULDN'T go to the ER when something like that happened - especially when you are first time parents?!! Silly doctors.

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  13. Hurray for loving it! :) I'm so happy for you!

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  14. Oh my, I would have been at the ER stat, too! Sorry the doctor treated you that way. I am SO happy to hear how happy you are with your new SAHM role!

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  15. That sounds so fun! Sorry for the ER trip--how scary. Glad you are settling into the full-time mommy gig. More good things in store!

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  16. I survived going back to work... not sure how, but I did it :)

    Glad to hear Ben is doing good and that YOU ARE DOING GOOD!!!! Can't wait to see you two :)

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