I've been workin' on something about Liam for the Spina Bifida Association website, so I haven't had time to get a regular post done. But I happened to come across this cool blog hop -- Five on Friday -- recently, and since I can't resist a good list, I figured I'd join in on the fun. So without further ado, here are my five musings of the week:
1. I'm still trying to figure out if these words, uttered by my husband in regards to my recent weight loss, qualify as a compliment: "I felt like I was cheating on my wife for a minute." Ummm... thank you???
2. Does anyone else ever worry that they'll overdose on their (very delicious) gummy vitamins? No? Okay, me neither.
3. The other day I was really irritable. Like, really irritable. Instead of losing my cool (which isn't really my style, but I felt like, at any moment, I could start screaming or crying and never, ever stop), I simply told my husband how I was feeling. His response: "Do you need anything? Want me to go to the store and get you something?" Hmmm. Actually, some chocolate would be great. Chocolate makes everything better. Sometimes you just have to ask for what you need.
4. You might have a problem with a certain social networking site if... Your husband happens to walk behind you (and your laptop) and says: "Of course you're on Facebook. And of course you're on Facebook looking at cats." You might really, really have a problem if your three year old son's new line of questioning includes: "On Skype all day long, Mommy?" And by Skype he means computer. And by computer, I mean Facebook. I might need a 12 step program.
5. Less than two months 'til we head back to the States for a month-long visit, and I can't wait! I spent part of yesterday getting all of our hotels booked. Needless to say, it was a rather expensive day, especially given the fact that my dear husband is a hotel whore. I mean that in the nicest possible way. Don't get me wrong -- I like a nice hotel room, but I have no problem staying at a Hampton Inn, if it's clean, with relatively new bedding, especially if it saves me some cash. My husband will not.
Well, that was fun. And easy. Happy Friday, friends!
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1. I'm still trying to figure out if these words, uttered by my husband in regards to my recent weight loss, qualify as a compliment: "I felt like I was cheating on my wife for a minute." Ummm... thank you???
2. Does anyone else ever worry that they'll overdose on their (very delicious) gummy vitamins? No? Okay, me neither.
3. The other day I was really irritable. Like, really irritable. Instead of losing my cool (which isn't really my style, but I felt like, at any moment, I could start screaming or crying and never, ever stop), I simply told my husband how I was feeling. His response: "Do you need anything? Want me to go to the store and get you something?" Hmmm. Actually, some chocolate would be great. Chocolate makes everything better. Sometimes you just have to ask for what you need.
4. You might have a problem with a certain social networking site if... Your husband happens to walk behind you (and your laptop) and says: "Of course you're on Facebook. And of course you're on Facebook looking at cats." You might really, really have a problem if your three year old son's new line of questioning includes: "On Skype all day long, Mommy?" And by Skype he means computer. And by computer, I mean Facebook. I might need a 12 step program.
5. Less than two months 'til we head back to the States for a month-long visit, and I can't wait! I spent part of yesterday getting all of our hotels booked. Needless to say, it was a rather expensive day, especially given the fact that my dear husband is a hotel whore. I mean that in the nicest possible way. Don't get me wrong -- I like a nice hotel room, but I have no problem staying at a Hampton Inn, if it's clean, with relatively new bedding, especially if it saves me some cash. My husband will not.
Well, that was fun. And easy. Happy Friday, friends!
How cool that your husband offered to go to the store for you - I love that! I have sent my hubs to the store for wine and tampons before. The fact that he actually went and came home with wine and tampons means I will never leave him. HAHA to "feeling like he's cheating on you" due to your weight loss. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteI like this idea! Might have to pinch it one week ;-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up with Friendly Friday last week. It's up and running again and I'd love for you to come back and link up again!
http://charliebeth.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/friendly-friday-blog-hop-3.html
I know! The Five on Friday is such an easy and fun way to write a post.
DeleteI'm working on a new blog post right now, so I'll be sure to stop by and link up tomorrow.
Thanks!
Brigid
Thank you so much for your inspiring story. We just found out that our little boy has spina bifida (myelomeningocele)and his name is Liam (I am 21 weeks pregnant). To be honest, it freaked me out that I found your story just on facebook (I have the spina bifida association website on facebook). We are first time parents and have never thought in our wildest dreams that we would have a special boy but seeing your story gives us a glimpse of hope that everything will be okay.
ReplyDeleteOlivia, Dylan, and Liam
Olivia,
DeleteI am so glad you found me! And how crazy out of all the stories you could've come across, you find ours, with a little boy named Liam! Of course you know you've picked the very best name for your sweet baby boy, as Liam means "strong-willed warrior." And your little Liam will definitely be a strong one.
Every time I come across a Mama who has just received a SB diagnosis, I immediately get a wave of anxiety through my body, because I remember how raw and vulnerable and devastated and angry I felt during those first couple of weeks after finding out. If I had one piece of advice, it would be to let yourself feel it. Personally, beating up a couple of walls/doorways worked for me. :) I think mourning the child that you thought you were going to have is a very important part of the acceptance process. And, if you're anything like I was, you're experiencing an exorbitant amount of guilt -- even though it isn't our fault -- which makes everything so much harder to deal with. Please know that you won't always feel like this. Please know that this is the most difficult part. Trust me.
Any you're so right -- it will absolutely be okay. You will find that your Liam, just like mine, will become your daily source of inspiration and strength. I can't tell you how much joy Liam has brought to our lives. He has taught me more in the last four years than I have learned in a lifetime.
Please feel free to email me -- brigid.omalley09@gmail.com -- or find me on Facebook, if you have any questions or need to vent or just want a friend who has gone through this already (I got nothin' but time since moving to Kuwait!).
https://www.facebook.com/brigid.omalley
https://www.facebook.com/ThePinkRollerCoaster
All my best,
Brigid
Love #2-- I totally worry about OD'ing on my gummy vitamins. :)
ReplyDeleteBrigid, I love that you decided to do this blog. You're an exceptional writer; of course I always suspected this because of our shared passion for the English language. Is it weird to say I'm "proud" of you? I'm amazed and inspired by you and your beautiful family. I wish I could spend some time with the woman you have become, the way we did years ago, before life happened!!! All my love.
What a sweet thing to say, Rachel. Thank you so much for taking time out of your day to write that (and read the blog). It really means the world to me.
DeleteWe must plan a little EIU reunion the next time all of us are in Illinois. I'd love to meet your husband and your adorable little boy. And, hey, maybe we can get the kids to sing along to some Whitney Houston songs with us, ya know, for old times' sake. LOL.
P.s. I'm glad I'm not the only one who worries about overdosing on gummy vitamins. It really would be a sad way to go. :)
Brigid: I know this is an older post, but I love it and am still trying to find a way to make comments on your page. I downloaded Firefox in case it was my browser. So we'll see.
ReplyDeleteYeah, men say some of the darnedest things and we aren't sure whether they are compliments. I'd take it as one. I don't think they think before they speak. And congrats on recent weight loss. I'm still working at 10# that just won't go away!
I could easily overdose on any GUMMY item, so I know how you feel on that one. I sure wish I didn't love sweet stuff so much. Maybe that is why the last 10# doesn't want to budge???
Anyway, my husband goes to the store for me (even for gummy items if I ask) and I'm so very grateful for that. For that reason alone, I'd keep my husband around for another 31 years. I hope this works and you'll see more comments from me in the future!
Looks like you figured it out, Linda! I so appreciate you taking the time to comment. And I have to confess I've maybe been breaking into Liam's stash of gummy vitamins as well. lol.
DeleteHave a great weekend!
Brigid