I've known for a while now that I have changed a lot in the last 6 years. When I was in training for the Air Force, I was so confident, strong willed (this hasn't changed) and sure all about what I was doing. I was sure I wanted to go active duty and be a military woman. I was in love with the military and all it had to offer. I didn't care about what challenges it entailed, I wanted to do the most hard core job they'd let me do. Then the recruiters wouldn't let me come in active duty because the Air Force was down sizing.
Then I got married. This still didn't change much, I tried and tried and tried to come in. When I finally got that call saying I could finally come in, I was about 9 weeks pregnant. They wouldn't let me come in until the baby was born. Then they said I had to wait until my TJ got out because of Jaeden. I've since then found out that I can get a waiver for this rule and still come in.
Now I don't want to. My priorities have changed. I still love the military, I'm proud of everyone in it. I just cannot live with the thought of being separated from my family. TJ and I have been through two deployments, so I know what its like to be apart from him. The thought of being away from Jaeden breaks my heart. TJ's now sure he's going to be staying in for the long haul, so why take the chance of us not being stationed together (yes, it does happen) or me having to leave Jaeden? So now I've decided to finish school and start a career.
I've been tossing around what I want to do. I'm waiting until we get to IL to start school and I've found two schools that interest me. I was looking at Dental Hygiene or Radiology Technician. Several people have asked me why I don't be a nurse? I always thought that I wouldn't be able to handle it. I'm not big on guts, blood doesn't bother me, but if I had to see someones insides hanging out, not sure I could do it.
Today we came upon an accident. On the side of the road in a parking lot we could see one EMT doing CPR, one getting an IV ready and others helping out. I instantly got teary eyed and wanted to help. I said a quick prayer for the person and we drove away. I kept thinking how I wish I could just jump in and try to save the person. I know I have no medical training except CPR it was just and urge to help. So now I've thought, well what about nursing?...
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Monday, July 13, 2009
rough day yesterday
Well the soy milk has reallyhelped Jaeden out a lot. She loves it too; I got her the vanilla Silk kind. Its sooo expensive; one of the little half gallon cartons is 3.00! I think they give soy milk at WIC... I'll find out when I go pick up our next food package.
We tried to give her a little bit of cheese just to see how sensitive she's become. She had 6 little bite size chunks of cheese and it really upset her stomach... poor thing. She LOVES cheese too.
Oh we had quite a day yesterday with her and her bed. Lately she's been acting like she's trying to get out of her bed but it looked like she still couldn't because she's just not tall enough. The top of the crib when she stands is at her arm pits. Well I put her down for her afternoon nap yesterday and she wasn't very happy about that. No biggie, I just let her go as we normally do. Well after an hour of her talking, not crying, I went to make sure she didn't use the bathroom, she cant sleep if she does. All was well, so I left her in there to go to sleep. Next thing I know, I hear this lout THUD and her screaming. I ran up to her room and opened the door- she's standing in the middle of her room crying. I picked her up and she was fine. She didn't hurt anything, fortunately.
So after trying the toddler bed thing out and having the same result as above (fun fun twice in one day) we put he crib back together. We took out the bumper so she couldn't stand on it and turned the crib backwards. The back of her crib is taller than the front, so now she cant get out, we hope. We are truly happy she's ok after falling twice like that.
OH yeah, found an Elmo dvd... she liked it, but her attention span is so short, she forgets shes watching ELMO...haha.
We tried to give her a little bit of cheese just to see how sensitive she's become. She had 6 little bite size chunks of cheese and it really upset her stomach... poor thing. She LOVES cheese too.
Oh we had quite a day yesterday with her and her bed. Lately she's been acting like she's trying to get out of her bed but it looked like she still couldn't because she's just not tall enough. The top of the crib when she stands is at her arm pits. Well I put her down for her afternoon nap yesterday and she wasn't very happy about that. No biggie, I just let her go as we normally do. Well after an hour of her talking, not crying, I went to make sure she didn't use the bathroom, she cant sleep if she does. All was well, so I left her in there to go to sleep. Next thing I know, I hear this lout THUD and her screaming. I ran up to her room and opened the door- she's standing in the middle of her room crying. I picked her up and she was fine. She didn't hurt anything, fortunately.
So after trying the toddler bed thing out and having the same result as above (fun fun twice in one day) we put he crib back together. We took out the bumper so she couldn't stand on it and turned the crib backwards. The back of her crib is taller than the front, so now she cant get out, we hope. We are truly happy she's ok after falling twice like that.
OH yeah, found an Elmo dvd... she liked it, but her attention span is so short, she forgets shes watching ELMO...haha.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Iron, Soy and Elmo
Good news today, no iron suppliments for now. They will recheck her again at 18 months since it took 6 months to get the levels up. I guess normally if an infant has low iron, they only usually have to take the iron for 3 months... At least its up now.
Switched her to soy milk for a few days. The crazy dirty diapers didnt stop when I took the juice out of her diet. Hopefully the soy milk will help and she can feel better. If it doesnt help, I dont know what else it could be and we'll have to go back to the doctor. So far so good though.
Jaeden's becoming a little interested in TV. She likes to watch Sesame Street- but only when elmo is on. When he comes on the screen she screetches "MEMO" -too cute. I tried to find her a couple of Elmos World dvds, but they don't have any at our Walmart of the BX. I guess I'll have to get the ones online and pay the shipping.
Switched her to soy milk for a few days. The crazy dirty diapers didnt stop when I took the juice out of her diet. Hopefully the soy milk will help and she can feel better. If it doesnt help, I dont know what else it could be and we'll have to go back to the doctor. So far so good though.
Jaeden's becoming a little interested in TV. She likes to watch Sesame Street- but only when elmo is on. When he comes on the screen she screetches "MEMO" -too cute. I tried to find her a couple of Elmos World dvds, but they don't have any at our Walmart of the BX. I guess I'll have to get the ones online and pay the shipping.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
15 month well baby
Jaeden had her 15 month well baby visit the other day. The appointment over all went pretty well. She weighed 21lbs, she's 28 inches long. She's had diarrhea off and on for about two weeks. I told the doctor this, but they didn't seem concerned. I have decided to take in on myself to figure out if a certain food is causing it. I started off with eliminating grape juice. The nurse at her WIC appointment originally said it would help her absorb her iron supplement if she took it with grape juice. That worked for a day, then it returned. So we are eliminating all juice to see if that works.
She had to get another DTaP vaccine, and she of course hated that. To make matters worse, they wanted to take blood to check her hemoglobin to see if she still needs to take the iron supplement, it was horrible. Usually they just do a CBC and for that they just prick her finger. Well they wanted to take a tube of blood from the crease of her elbow for a more accurate test... it was a nightmare trying to hold her down so they could take the blood. In the end, they got the blood; we are still waiting on them to call and let me know if she needs to continue the iron. The base is closed until Tuesday for the holiday, so I should hear something then.
They told me a few things I need to work on with her. Apparently she should be able to point to some body parts when I say the name- she can't. I have not been working on this with her either. I started doing it this weekend, she'll get it. She will point to a body part on herself when I point to it on my and say the name; its a start. I am also working on following directions with her. She understands "No" but we are telling her things like "clean up your toys" and we pick them up while saying it. She's still young, but I believe you have to start out young. I cant not tell her to do things until she's older and then expect her to do it.
That's about all for her appointment... she's healthy over all.
She had to get another DTaP vaccine, and she of course hated that. To make matters worse, they wanted to take blood to check her hemoglobin to see if she still needs to take the iron supplement, it was horrible. Usually they just do a CBC and for that they just prick her finger. Well they wanted to take a tube of blood from the crease of her elbow for a more accurate test... it was a nightmare trying to hold her down so they could take the blood. In the end, they got the blood; we are still waiting on them to call and let me know if she needs to continue the iron. The base is closed until Tuesday for the holiday, so I should hear something then.
They told me a few things I need to work on with her. Apparently she should be able to point to some body parts when I say the name- she can't. I have not been working on this with her either. I started doing it this weekend, she'll get it. She will point to a body part on herself when I point to it on my and say the name; its a start. I am also working on following directions with her. She understands "No" but we are telling her things like "clean up your toys" and we pick them up while saying it. She's still young, but I believe you have to start out young. I cant not tell her to do things until she's older and then expect her to do it.
That's about all for her appointment... she's healthy over all.
this blog thing
With TJ in the military, we are not able to live near family like we would like. So I've decided to try this blog thing, to keep people updated...
So lets try this out: Right now, Jaeden's in her crib, laying down for a nap. She's not sleeping yet, but she always has to lay, and talk and do what ever else it is she does up there. Times like this make me wish we got a video monitor, just so I could see what she does LOL.
TJ is fishing, I'm glad. Not that I want him gone while I am at home, but we are adjusting to this new life style. When I was working we had a lot more extra money. If we felt like getting out of the house we would just go to the mall and buy a few things, nothing major, or go out to eat...etc. Now that I am a stay at home mom, we don't get to do those things. It bothers TJ a little more than it does me. He gets a little stir crazy. Since this is a four day weekend, I am glad he wanted to get out of the house and do something he enjoys, but is also pretty much free.
As for me, I'm relaxing. I've done a lot of things around the house in the last two days. I scrubbed the tile portions of the house with the scrub brush... it was a lot of work, but needed to be done. The mop wasn't cutting it. We also re-arranged the living room furniture. We moved things around to provide more space and a better lay out to watch Jaeden while she plays.
The dogs, they are in the back yard... not much else to say about that.
We are looking forward to the future, TJ being done with his school, our move to IL, me finishing school. As for school, not sure what to do about that whole situation. Basically I can't do anything until we get there. If I try to do any classes at the schools I'm looking at, I'll be charged for out of state fees. I can't find a school down here that the classes will transfer without loosing any credits. Sooo.... I wait. Its not a bid deal since we will be there for about 4 years, that's plenty of time.
Well I hope this blog thing works out, I'd love for our friends and family to be able to keep up with whats going on.
So lets try this out: Right now, Jaeden's in her crib, laying down for a nap. She's not sleeping yet, but she always has to lay, and talk and do what ever else it is she does up there. Times like this make me wish we got a video monitor, just so I could see what she does LOL.
TJ is fishing, I'm glad. Not that I want him gone while I am at home, but we are adjusting to this new life style. When I was working we had a lot more extra money. If we felt like getting out of the house we would just go to the mall and buy a few things, nothing major, or go out to eat...etc. Now that I am a stay at home mom, we don't get to do those things. It bothers TJ a little more than it does me. He gets a little stir crazy. Since this is a four day weekend, I am glad he wanted to get out of the house and do something he enjoys, but is also pretty much free.
As for me, I'm relaxing. I've done a lot of things around the house in the last two days. I scrubbed the tile portions of the house with the scrub brush... it was a lot of work, but needed to be done. The mop wasn't cutting it. We also re-arranged the living room furniture. We moved things around to provide more space and a better lay out to watch Jaeden while she plays.
The dogs, they are in the back yard... not much else to say about that.
We are looking forward to the future, TJ being done with his school, our move to IL, me finishing school. As for school, not sure what to do about that whole situation. Basically I can't do anything until we get there. If I try to do any classes at the schools I'm looking at, I'll be charged for out of state fees. I can't find a school down here that the classes will transfer without loosing any credits. Sooo.... I wait. Its not a bid deal since we will be there for about 4 years, that's plenty of time.
Well I hope this blog thing works out, I'd love for our friends and family to be able to keep up with whats going on.
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