Birth Kit

Prior to being completely consumed by the afore posted drama, I was beginning to get VERY excited about our pending home birth!

I'm reading a spectacular book, that I have decided to highly recommend to all of my pregnant friends - even if it is kind of "out there" or "hippie-ish". It's called Birthing From Within and it really encourages the "Mom2be" to do alot of self reflecting, thinking about her own dreams, fears and expectations.

Anyway, the book has really gotten me excited about our pending Adventure in Home Birthing!!!

That - and I just ordered our Birthing Kit. I guess I never really thought about the things that we would need, in order to have a baby. The supply list is kind of random and includes shower curtains (2-unused) and a working flashlight (yes, my imagination is running a little wild on this one, too), among other things.

Typically, I meet our midwife at her house, but next Friday, she will be coming to our house to do a walk through. I imagine that we'll talk logistics and other crazy cool stuff. I'm pretty excited. I think we'll serve brunch! Maybe we'll have things like baby carrots and mini-quiches - LOL. OK - I'm a dork. I admit it!

I hope life is keeping all of you on your toes!

Mama Drama

Today would have been a GREAT day to talk to you ALL ~ though it's also been the sort of day where I just don't feel like talking to ANYONE!

I know you've all had them and I'm sure you can all relate!

Ugh...I'm just a little down...caught up in some most RIDICULOUS drama of the "In-Law" variety.

I never expected to have "in-law" drama. I thought that I could surely beat the odds...and even if I couldn't beat the odds, SURELY, I could handle it. I was an RA - I've had "Conflict Resolution" courses. Besides, I'm reasonably likable, right?

I feel like I've been wacked in the face by a 2x4!

Anyway, I won't bore you with the details - just a few quick glimpses to satisfy your curiosity:

Imagine a controlling MIL who had been keeping her grandson nearly full time but was slowly being weened down to part time, when said grandson got into daycare and part time turned into only occasionally. So, now, said MIL spends her days and nights sobbing since the "light of her life" has been taken away from her and he "might as well be dead."

And the child's mother (controlling MIL's horrid DIL) is to blame as she is the root of all that is evil in this world and no good can come of her - and as a matter of fact, overly controlling MIL will NOT be watching next child even if evil DIL asks her to because she "will not get attached to another child only to have that child taken away from her, too."

All of which I could probably live with EXCEPT for the fact that we have just realized that our financial situation pretty much mandates that I "return to work" rather promptly after said baby is born and umm the daycare that Loki is in doesn't offer any sort of sibling discount. So, while I didn't REALLY want to have to ask crazy MIL to watch our newest addition, I was running out of options and now, I guess, I just ran out.

Sigh.

We'll figure it out. We always do. There are just these extreme moments of "Aaaaaaaaccccccckkkk"!!!

And I'm certain, that alot of this "drama" is partially magnified in my mind because I'm pregnant. So, that being said...I'm moving on!!!

More pics - Stetson Buds Weekend

The Stetson Six - July 2009

Smiling Stace

Happy Hows

For our 3 "moms to be" ;o)

Only pic I have with 3 of them in one spot...

Love the expressions of Turn/Sean on this one! ;o)

Howie took this fantastic shot!

Great Laughs!

Friday Night Fun

Pictures of stuff

This is Reagan last night at the Melting Pot. She didn't really like the whole concept until the chocolate came out. Kinda a girl after my own heart!


Dinner with the Bunn's before they had to head home.


Our little Stetson cuties.


The Stetson Six



More Stetson cuties!


We hope you were suprised. We love you!

Happy Birthday Katie! :o)

Just wanted to wish you a very Happy Birthday today! Hope you, Brian, and Reagan do something fun to celebrate tonight. As long as you are together is all that matters. Thank you for your wonderful friendship. Sending you my love and very happy birthday wishes. When you look at your new charms on your bracelet...just remember that your Stetson girls love you.

Happy Birthday sweet friend! I love you xoxo