Back to Running

Today I had my first run since September 7th.  I haven't been able to do an exercise or heavy lifting.  So once I got the news and confirmation that my HcG was less than 1...I finally could go back to exercising! YAY! Not that I gained a ton of weight in these weeks but I gained a good 3 pounds.  It is not the end of the world but still my pants feel a bit snug sometimes.  So I woke up early and got back out there.  I was tempted to put go back to bed but I didn't.  I felt pretty good running and didn't want to over do it, so I only did 3 miles.  I was surprised that I was still about the same pace as I was.  I felt much better after running!  It was a great time to clear my head and was a great stress reliever.

Fun with Olivia

Here is some fun Olivia and I have had...

Kindermusik last night.  Olivia loves the parachute and the wheels on the bus!

Another thing Olivia likes are these foam stickers.  Last week we played with some numbers and counted animals.

We ran out of space for 5 frogs!

Today at Target I found some Halloween themed ones.  First we did white paper and then black!

This one she did all by herself...unpeeled and stucke them on!

Boo!

Less than 1

 Got my test results...my HcG count is less than 1.  Hip Hip Hooray! I finally can go back to normal activity.  All those activities that we all take for granted every day I have been wanting to do.  One of the hardest things was not lifting or carrying Olivia.  I admit in the past few days I have picked her up a few times...it is hard not too.  But when I heard that voice mail that said that it was less than 1 I felt like the air had been sucked out of me and a sigh of relief.  Going through an Ectopic pregnancy was not a joyful experience at all.  It has been difficult and emotional.  It also has been serious on my  body and Ectopic pregnancy is a very serious condition and it could have turned out a lot worse but it didn't so I am very grateful for that.  Right now I am just counting my blessings and I am going to enjoy life for a bit!

Thankful

 Today I am so thankful for all the people who have gone on this journey with us.  Even though it is a hard and difficult journey, it is filled with people that have helped.  Today I said thank you to some people and it was so great to see their happiness.  It is not often we take time out in our own lives to simply say thank you to those who are helpful.  I said thank you to the nurses at the doctors office and of course my doctor.  I took some time to make them all a special treat and write them a note thanking them for all they have done these past few weeks.  I know I am probably not the easiest patient to deal with, but they have done an incredible job for us.  They were so happy and surprised! I even gave the phlebotomist some snazzy band-aids and some lollypops for those patients that need an extra boost! She was so excited about her band aids! It felt great to say thank you and to see them all so happy! As a society we often forget to say thank you to people and truly mean it and take those words for granted.  Maybe if we all took a little time and thought about others, and less about ourselves we would all be more happy.  I know I was happy when I left the doctor's office and so were they!

Obviously I had more blood drawn today and hope to have my results tomorrow.  Also was able to get an ultrasound squeezed in and it looked like everything was normal! YAY! Olivia was so great while we were there at the doctor's office. 

I leave you with this question below and ask you...and is there someone that you could say thank you to?

Tomorrow

I keep thinking about tomorrow today.  I am hoping and praying that it is my last blood draw.  I stumbled upon this quote last week and it has stuck with me and find myself reading it when I am frustrated or just feel I can't get life together at the moment.

I don’t have it in me to do this one more day, I need Your strength.
I don’t have the patience in me for this … I need Your patience.
I can’t think straight right now … I need Your clarity.
I’m not even sure I have love in me right now … I need Your love.

It has helped me to try to get back on track. I can say that I am feeling much better than I have in the past 3 weeks. I am ready to get back to exercising and trying to get back to normal.  The goal for now is to get this body healthy.

Say some prayers that tomorrow is the last blood draw!

Happy Morning, Miserable Afternoon, Better Evening

Brendon and Olivia had a good morning.  He gave her some Benadryl for her itching.  When I got home they were outside and just finished planting lettuce which Olivia told me all about.  She did not want to come in the house for lunch but eventually did.

After lunch we watched one episode of Micky Mouse Clubhouse and then it was nap time...well she threw a fit! She got upset because I turned off the tv and I turned off the light in the living room.  These are all things that she does.  She calls them her jobs and if you do them...basically she will redo it.  It is her learning how to be independent and complete tasks that she is capable of.  But that just made her mad and I think mixed with the Benadryl made her overtired.  But eventually she fell asleep and woke up happy!

We had a good evening.  We ate dinner and played outside.  We went for a walk and then played basketball.  She is getting better and was throwing the ball in the hoop tonight instead of walking up to it and placing it in the hoop.  We even made up a happy dance! She finally just went to bed a few minutes ago...she was playing in her bed and talking and then crying...!

Saturday and Sunday

2 days, 1 post...here we go...

Saturday:
Brendon was at his bike race so the morning was busy...breakfast, feeding Jake, getting ready for dance class.  Dance class was good.  Olivia started learning the dance for Christmas.  Not sure if we are going to do the show.  I really want to start going to the Thursday class once Kindermusik is over and I am not sure if that will mess up the whole class.  After dance class we went to Kohls for a few things.  Then home for lunch..well lunch took awhile since Olivia said she didn't want lunch.  I thought she was full from breakfast but she finally ate.  Then it was nap time and when she woke up we watched the Georgia game and had a Tootsie Pop.  This was her first.  She really isn't into candy except M and Ms.  But she licked it for about 10 minutes then she was done.  I give her an A for effort on the Tootsie Pop! We then made some cookies! Then when I was giving her a bath I noticed these little what I thought bug bites on her feet were getting worse.  At this point it was too late to take her anywhere so I thought maybe some cream would help...then bed time.  I was so tired from the day I went to bed shortly after!

My first Tootise Pop!

Baking with mommy

Sunday:
Woke up and rash was not looking better and finally got her to open her mouth and yep...little red dots on the top of her throat.  So we ate breakfast and got dressed and had lunch and the after ours pediatrician opened at 1:00 and we were the first ones there.  Yep...confirmed what I thought... a mild case of hand, foot, and mouth.  She has been acting normal and no fever so that is good.  She is eating too.  There is nothing they can really do except Benadryl and anything to reduce fever.  So when we got home gave her some Benadryl and it was nap time.  Then after nap and snack we played outside for a bit.  Then it was dinner...she didn't want to eat much so we got her to eat as much as we could and then she had ice cream.  Which I know probably helped her mouth feel better.  Hope it goes away soon and hope we don't get it either!

Making a house for lamby!

Peek a boo!