Friday, September 2, 2011

Single

One. Word.
No. Explanations.

yourself: learning

your boyfriend/girlfriend (husband, whatever): drums

your hair: ponytail

your mother: lovely

your dog: Roo!

your favorite item: love

your dream last night: pineapples

your favorite drink: Coffee

your dream car: clean

the room you are in: noisy

your fear: loss

what you want to be in ten years: happy

who you hung out with last night: Dogs

what you're not: hate
 
muffin: chocolate

one of your wish items: crib

time: everlasting

the last thing you did: Twitter

what you are wearing: clothes

your favorite weather: hot

your favorite book: all

the last thing you ate: waffles

your life: pleasing

your mood: Content

your best friend: Meg!

what you are thinking about right now: Mail

your car: Toyota

what you are doing at the moment: waiting

your summer: Exciting!

your relationship status: Loved

what is on your tv: Tennis

what is the weather like: Sunny

when is the last time you laughed: Now :)




Now. You.

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Why I'm wearing bright colors today

Kayden James Stockmeister

Kayden James Stockmeister

Kayden, 3, of Charlotte, went to be with the Lord on August 25, 2011.

He leaves his loving mother and father, Krissy Hans and Kenny Stockmeister, Jr.; grandparents, Rick and Karen Hans and Ken and Lidia Stockmeister, Sr.; aunts and uncle, Dina Stockmeister, Tiffany Hans and Ricky Hans.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at 11:00am at Good Shepherd Church, 13110 Moss Rd Charlotte, NC 28273 with inurnment to follow at Forest Lawn East Cemetery in Matthews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Good Shepherd Church to assist Kayden's family with expenses.

Please visit Kayden's online memorial at www.mcewenpinevillechapel.com

Published in Charlotte Observer on August 30, 2011

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Honestly? I'm terrified

The question I tend to be getting quite often now that our cat is out of the bag is how am I feeling/ how am I. I usually give the standard "Oh, I'm fine" because, honestly, who really wants to hear when you are feeling awful or even not so hot. Sometimes I will say something like I've been a little nauseated, but it's going away. But in my head is the answer that is so hard to tell people and to explain.

I am terrified. I am terrified that I am screwing things up already. I am terrified that my diabetes will cause problems that this baby did not ask for. I am terrified, that when my blood sugar reads high, I am causing some kind of irreversible birth defect. I am terrified, that when my blood sugar reads low (and it's happening more than I like, to the point that I am no longer recognizing the feeling of a low blood sugar), I am starving my baby's cells and growing body and such from necessary sugars needed for growth and development. I am terrified that I will pass out from one of these horrifying lows and cause harm to the baby and to myself or possibly not even waking up. I am terrified of growing too attached to this baby and then losing it like I lost the last one. I am terrified of potential anger issues causing me to be the type of parent I desperately hope not to become. I am terrified of being a bad mom. I am terrified of being a diabetic mom.

I know most of my fears are similar to the fears every expecting parent has, but this is a time that I wish diabetes wasn't a potential negative factor. I know that I am taking care of myself. I know that I am keeping diabetes as under control as possible. I know that I am listening to the advice of my doctors, nurses and the nutritionist. I know I am going to the OBGYN and the endocrinologist once a month each as recommended. I know that I am doing everything that I can to keep the baby safe, but I'm still terrified.

But, do you know what helps? Knowing that I am not alone. Knowing that all of our family and friends are as excited to welcome this child as we are. Knowing that aunts and uncles and grandparents are making plans for the future including the baby. Knowing that, when all of my current world of fears comes crashing down on my shoulders (and it happens too too often), you guys are there for me. Knowing that this blog is here for me to vent my frustrations and to celebrate my joys and you guys will be there too. Knowing that God truly does answer prayers. Knowing that He heard my tearful prayers for a child before and after the miscarriage. Knowing that He heard (and is hearing) the prayers I have prayed multiple times a day for the past two-three months. Knowing love. That helps.

So, when you ask me how I am, just know, that beneath the smile and jokes, I am terrified. And just know that I need you more than I'll ever let on.

I love you guys.

Monday, August 29, 2011

A new poll

Those of you who feel like voting can now vote for which gender you think baby M will be. If you are viewing this in a reader, you will need to go to the actual page. There is a poll in the left hand column. Vote! Let me know what you think we will be blessed with come Feb/March 2012!