Thursday Randoms

Time is flying by...

I'm still nursing this wounded leg from my falling out of bed episode.
What started out as this, 2 days ago:

Gross.

 Is now this:

Grosser.

It's OK.  I didn't want to wear shorts anyways for the rest of this summer.  {Please disregard my WHITE mottled looking legs, that's the norm these days.  WHERE is the sun???}  It hurts to sit, walk and I cannot lie on my right side.  OK, I'm done whining about that now ; )  On to better things!

I made a FANTASTIC meal last night.  It was one of those, just throw-it-together and hope for the best meals.  I saw the Quinoa on someone's blog and now can't remember whose blog it was to give proper credit (sorry!!)  The Hubs really doesn't do vegetables, so the fact that I was able to toss some in AND it was ALL pretty clean?  Awesome.

Lemon Pepper Broiled Salmon + Quinoa w/tomatoes, peppers & feta.

I'd give you an official recipe, but the title pretty much covers it.  The only thing I've learned about Quinoa is I have to cook it in chicken broth or it's just too bland.  I used red/green/yellow peppers and chopped up some tomato too.  Sprinkled in a little feta and *VOILA*!  I'm pretty excited to eat it for lunch again today too!  The recipe I originally came across had pecans & green olives in it too, but I skipped those.

Had another routine OB appointment yesterday.  Baby's heartbeat was good & strong, just like we like.  My growth is right on track.  No weight gain in the past 2 weeks.  My OB's suggestion for these crazy intense leg cramps was to wrap myself in bubble wrap, ha ha!  Otherwise, not much else going on.  Baby is moving a lot these days and I love it!

I asked about the hospital's policy for allowing Morgan to visit me while I'm locked up admitted since it will likely be 3-4 days, minimum.  I can't even imagine being away from her for that long :(  He said as long as she's free of any respiratory illness and up to date on her vaccinations, no problem.  This eased my anxiety a little bit over being away from her.  She will be in good hands with Daddy & Nana at home, but still...

I also asked if I'd have any more ultrasounds between now & delivery.  Nope.  As long as everything continues to go well.  He said the insurance companies have really cracked down on extra ultrasounds.  I could always go do one of those elective 3D/4D ones, but I'm going to see this babe in person in just 9 short weeks.  I think I can wait.

Morgan was just a little lovepie yesterday.  I worried that all our running around would throw her naps off and we'd be dealing with disaster come night time.  She ended up taking a late LONG nap at 4pm.  By 6pm, as much as I didn't want to, I had to go in and wake her up.  I think THAT has happened maybe twice EVER???  Girlfriend must've been tired!!   She was in such a terrific mood the rest of the evening and we let her stay up a little later than usual because her Nana stopped by.  And I knew she wouldn't be tired at her normal bedtime, so why force it?

I have a 14-month post for Morgan almost ready to go.  I wish I had been more consistent with those monthly posts, but now that's she's past the 1-year mark, I don't feel so much pressure.  I just want to document how much she's changed and grown.  The fact that she now has SEVEN little teeth, is almost walking, and is turning into such a little girl needs to be written down.

I've been so productive getting the house ready for Baby #2's arrival!  Even the Hubs has commented on how much I've gotten done.  But then of course, the nursery has stalled a bit.  I feel good where I'm at with everything and not so anxious anymore.  I also think all this energy will probably leave me soon and I gotta take advantage of it now!

I heard from some old co-workers this week.  And I realized there's been a giant shift in my perspective:  When I used to talk to them before, after we were done I'd worry that I was missing out on the "work world".  For the first time...that didn't happen.  I'm perfectly happy with where I'm at right now and I know I'm right where I'm supposed to be.  That's a great feeling!