Two years ago today I had my daughter. My water broke and I needed pitocin. I was in labor for almost 15 hours. She was 38 2/7 weeks and 6 lbs 11.9 oz and 19 in long. She is now 26ish lbs and 30 something inches. She talks, walks, runs and acts crazy. Sometimes she drives me crazy with her tantrums and not listening but she has been delightful! The last two years have been wonderful and I wouldn't trade them for anything.
Unfortunately I spent the morning and early afternoon doing things without her. I volunteered at the consignment sale so I could shop last night and then I had my pre-op appointment for my LASIK surgery scheduled for next week. But now I am watching veggie tales with her and later will be getting ready for her nemo birthday party tomorrow.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Children's consignment day
So today I went to work at 0530 so I could leave at 530pm to go shopping at our local twice a year big children's consignment sale. Well unfortunately I woke up at 0330 and stayed up tossing and turning till 0430 when I had to get up. My mind was going crazy thinking too much. I worked the 12 hours and headed over to the sale. I spent (drum roll please).....$266 on one child! Plus a few things for other people. Now when you think of this number know that my child will not be in need of any clothes for the doing and summer at all now and shoes too except maybe a pair of sandals. I also bought items that I will be using for Christmas gifts. Also remember that when we adopt the other child will/can play with these things too. And eventually when we are done with these toys and clothes I plan to sell them as well so it's a win win investment. Some people may say I am justifying spoiling my child but I cannot beat those prices! And some of the other things we needed. And if you want to think my girl is spoiled then you may do so but God had blessed us with her and I have the opportunity right now to do this for her so why not. She is not spoiled but blessed! Needless to say I am exhausted and will be volunteering at the sale in the morning so goodnight!
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Interview
Well the interview was interesting. It was amongst my co-workers but some of the questions they had I didn't really have an answer for. And after I thought of a few things I could/should have added. Anyway we will see and I am praying that God's will be done.
Adoption
So, more about myself. Well, I have been an OB nurse for 6 1/2 years so far, got married at 21 to my high school sweetheart Paul. Had my first and only child Belle in 2010. That's it in a nutshell. for the most part. I am also a christian and growing in my relationship with God every day. It seems like I am growing closer to Him more lately.
Paul and I decided last year not to have any more children of our own because I had complications with my heart while I was pregnant. It is called atrial fibrillation, it is an irregular heart rhythm that can cause complications as serious as stroke, and death. We decided that I wanted to be around for my family rather than just risk it. I hear about women all the time that do risk it, but I would prefer to not need high doses of medication, bedrest, and possibly heart surgery at some point to 'fix" it. So over the last 6 months to a year, I have been praying about it, and feeling pulled toward international adoption. So in that I have gone back and forth between saying Belle will be our only child, and lets think about adopting.
In December, Paul had a vasectomy, making it permanent to protect me essentially. I am so blessed to have a husband who would do anything for me. And after that we decided that we do want to do an international adoption. We had always been inclined toward China for a little girl because girls are not wanted there as much. But with China you both have to be 29 1/2 when you apply. We are both a few years off from that and by that time Belle would be older than what we thought we would want. So to get more information Paul attended an adoption seminar held at our church in February. I had to work that day. He came home with information on different countries from this one adoption agency. American World Adoption Agency. As I looked through the paper work and information that evening, I came across Ethiopia. I felt a huge tug on my heart that we needed to consider this. Paul was kind of set on China, but as I talked to him about it he warmed up. So over the last month I have been thinking, and praying about it. We decided that we would start the process next year after we save some more money.
This past Sunday we told our small group about it and asked for prayers, and a special friend knew this already and has been praying about it for us. They are currently in the process of adopting two special needs children from China. So yesterday, on my way to work I was praying about everything. I was praying for Paul and I with our relationship, Belle, finances, and last but not least the adoption. I asked God to lead us in the right direction and provide the financing for us and let us know what he wants us to do. He said "start it now". Not audibly but the phrase popped into my head and it would not have come from me. I then said okay God, I need to talk to Paul about it first and He said "don't worry about him, start it now." I said okay God what about the money? We don't have the money to start things now like we should and they recommend." He said "Trust me, I'll take care of it, start it now." WOW!!! I couldn't believe it! I was almost to tears on my way to work! God just told me to start this now! So every time I think, talk, or pray about it, I start to cry and have to hold back. Paul and I talked last night about it, and what to do, how to do it. And Paul wants a new car, we still have to pay mine off. But getting him a more practical care for our family makes some sense. If my car breaks down, I cannot take his car right now because it is a manual. He wants to get an automatic. Anyway, Paul is on board, we are talking to our families to get them on board. And we will either be putting in an application and then raising money or we will be raising money and doing the application. Not sure how this will go but I will continue to update.
Also last but not least, I am interviewing to be a charge nurse tonight for the unit I work on. We will see how it goes and what God has in store. I feel at peace with everything that is happening and I know if I am meant to have the position then I will have it.
Paul and I decided last year not to have any more children of our own because I had complications with my heart while I was pregnant. It is called atrial fibrillation, it is an irregular heart rhythm that can cause complications as serious as stroke, and death. We decided that I wanted to be around for my family rather than just risk it. I hear about women all the time that do risk it, but I would prefer to not need high doses of medication, bedrest, and possibly heart surgery at some point to 'fix" it. So over the last 6 months to a year, I have been praying about it, and feeling pulled toward international adoption. So in that I have gone back and forth between saying Belle will be our only child, and lets think about adopting.
In December, Paul had a vasectomy, making it permanent to protect me essentially. I am so blessed to have a husband who would do anything for me. And after that we decided that we do want to do an international adoption. We had always been inclined toward China for a little girl because girls are not wanted there as much. But with China you both have to be 29 1/2 when you apply. We are both a few years off from that and by that time Belle would be older than what we thought we would want. So to get more information Paul attended an adoption seminar held at our church in February. I had to work that day. He came home with information on different countries from this one adoption agency. American World Adoption Agency. As I looked through the paper work and information that evening, I came across Ethiopia. I felt a huge tug on my heart that we needed to consider this. Paul was kind of set on China, but as I talked to him about it he warmed up. So over the last month I have been thinking, and praying about it. We decided that we would start the process next year after we save some more money.
This past Sunday we told our small group about it and asked for prayers, and a special friend knew this already and has been praying about it for us. They are currently in the process of adopting two special needs children from China. So yesterday, on my way to work I was praying about everything. I was praying for Paul and I with our relationship, Belle, finances, and last but not least the adoption. I asked God to lead us in the right direction and provide the financing for us and let us know what he wants us to do. He said "start it now". Not audibly but the phrase popped into my head and it would not have come from me. I then said okay God, I need to talk to Paul about it first and He said "don't worry about him, start it now." I said okay God what about the money? We don't have the money to start things now like we should and they recommend." He said "Trust me, I'll take care of it, start it now." WOW!!! I couldn't believe it! I was almost to tears on my way to work! God just told me to start this now! So every time I think, talk, or pray about it, I start to cry and have to hold back. Paul and I talked last night about it, and what to do, how to do it. And Paul wants a new car, we still have to pay mine off. But getting him a more practical care for our family makes some sense. If my car breaks down, I cannot take his car right now because it is a manual. He wants to get an automatic. Anyway, Paul is on board, we are talking to our families to get them on board. And we will either be putting in an application and then raising money or we will be raising money and doing the application. Not sure how this will go but I will continue to update.
Also last but not least, I am interviewing to be a charge nurse tonight for the unit I work on. We will see how it goes and what God has in store. I feel at peace with everything that is happening and I know if I am meant to have the position then I will have it.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
My name is Tiffany and I am not only a wife, but a mother, daughter, and a labor nurse. My life may not be interesting to some and is even boring to me sometimes, but it's my life and I a grateful for it and intend to enjoy every day of it! I hope that by starting this blog I can help others and know that others out there understand things that I am going through as well. Anyway, it's almost 1030pm right now, and I am going to go to bed, but I will be back tomorrow to give a little more insight on my life and the things changing and happening in it.
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