August Happiness

Ladybug2821

These babies are learning new things every day so we have so many things to be happy about.

mothernorth

Johnny has teeth trying to come through left and right! Also, he stands by himself unassisted sometimes now. At his belated 9 month appointment on Monday he weighed 21lbs 2oz and was 28 3/4" long. He's gaining on his pipsqueak big brother who weighs 27lbs and is only 33" long haha

Oh, and my MRI came back clear. That is also good news.

Ladybug2821

That is awesome Ally!  Do you think it could all be from that implant?  Yay for standing!

mothernorth

Nah, I don't think it is caused by the implant itself, but I think the hormones in it make it worse for sure, so I WILL be having it removed. 
I've had this happen before, actually once or twice a year since 2012, only I've never gone numb nor experienced everything that comes along with it this bad before. So I can't do my usual "ignore it til it goes away" routine. 

Ladybug2821

So many things I'm happy about. S waved and stood unassisted for longer than her usual 4 seconds yesterday. I love when I go get her in the morning out of her crib. When I pick her up she kicks like crazy and smiles and laughs. It's the best thing ever. Also... it's FRIDAY!!

Ladybug2821

I have another to add...S took her first 2 steps today!!  

mothernorth

Big kids start school tomorrow! I don't care how this sounds, I am SOOO ready for those hours of less-than-four-children in the house while they are at school!
Also, I start campus classes, and am in the hiring process for a PCA position. I am looking forward to socializing with other adult humans in my near future, and that greatly outweighs the potential stress of being a working student/Mom in my book.

Ladybug2821

That's awesome @allythekid.  What is a PCA?

mothernorth

A personal care assistant. Essentially I'll just be a housewife for a few  elderly folk a for a few hours a couple times a week. At least I'll get paid for it though.
And I make my own schedule, so I can work around school and FI's work and school.

mothernorth

I'm also happy that I've been invited to be inducted into two honor societies

brzvice

Way to go Ally! Happy for ya girl you are a great example of perseverance despite  some bumps in the road along the way. #keepcalmandcarryon

mothernorth

Thanks girl! 

mothernorth

I'll just leave this here Not trying to be an AW, just super duper proud!

Ladybug2821

I love seeing pics. For all I care we could do a weekly thread with nothing but pics. I don't get why people get all bent out of shape over it. 

ETA:  I spoke before the pic actually loaded lol. I thought it was a baby pic but that is awesome @AllyTheKid!  I am amazed at how you juggle everything. 

fitlady21

@Ladybug2821 I love looking at everyone's pics but am super weird about posting them. Stranger danger and all that. I'm just a paranoid person.. maybe I read too many mysteries haha

mothernorth

@ladybug2821 For the record, I know what you mean. I love seeing pictures of the babies, hell I even like looking at people's selfies. It always rubbed me the wrong way that some people accuse others of "fishing for compliments" or being an attention whore just for sharing photos.

And thank you for the kind words

@fitlady21 I've never been the stranger danger type, but I've also never felt like I'm interesting enough to be stalked or anything like that haha