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Friday, 10 July 2009

  • Ow, Ow, Ow

    I'm in pain. I had a tubal ligation yesterday, aka, got my "tubes tied". I had the laproscopic surgery where they make two small inscisions in my abdomen. One is for the laproscopic camera and the other to go in with the instruments to clamp my tubes with something called "filshie clips".

    So, early in June I had a pregnancy scare. Totally unfounded as my husband and I are always careful to use protection (condoms). However, I was positive that my period was late and that I was having early pregnancy symptoms. It was soooo nerve wracking. I've never gotten pregnant before unless I wanted to be, but I've heard far too many stories of other people getting pregnant all the while swearing up and down that they were on the pill or using condoms. Anyway, long story short I was not pregnant and my dear "friend" showed up with a vengence. I promptly called the OB/GYN that my family doctor referred me to oh way back in January, lol. He booked me in for my surgery and now it's all quickly becoming history. :)

    Having the pregnancy scare really showed me beyond a shadow of a doubt that I don't want anymore kids. We struggle as it is and I feel as though we need to focus on our family as it is now. I have NO desire to go back to pregnancy and baby land. I'm still trying to wean my youngest of the breast for goodness sakes and he'll be 3 in October, lol. He's now 24 hours without nursing. (yay!)

    My husband wasn't in total agreement with my getting the surgery but, deep down he knows that this is the most responsible thing to do. Also, this will be good for him because I'll be more um..er.."willing" knowing that no accidents will be happening. I can honestly say I'm glad I've done this.

    I just can't wait to get back to my normal self. I've got housework to do...

Monday, 10 November 2008

Thursday, 06 November 2008

  • Today was a good day all in all. It was a busy day, but those are usually the best days. I have been doing supply work at a daycare centre, so I was there for a few hours today. I puttered around the mall with hubby and Sam (didn't buy anything!) Can you believe they are setting up the Santa Village already? Goodness! I guess they are trying to get shoppers in the "Christmas spirit" or would that be Commercial spirit? LOL... The other day I was in Wal Mart and they had Christmas music on?!? I told the lady there that I wasn't ready for all that *yet* She just laughed...

    Well, I guess I should go to bed. My body is weak, but my mind is tempted to stay up and play on the computer. I won't do it though. I'll regret it once the alarm goes off in the morning. Gotta be fresh to take care of my family. Oh well, my children are fed and in bed. My kitchen is nice and clean, so I feel good about hitting the hay before 10pm ;)

    Blessings to you and yours!

    Nadine

Wednesday, 05 November 2008

  • Cooking at Home/Frugality etc.

     I made scalloped potatoes for the first time today. Yum! I wish I could have taken a picture of this golden, cheesy, bubbly dish, but my camera is a wreck right now. I don't know how to get pics off my blackberry onto the computer so I didn't bother with that either. It was real tasty though!!! I served that with baked chicken and tossed salad. An overall simple meal, but very tasty!

    I am really trying to do better at using up what we have at home and not do things like convenience meals, pizza, etc. First of all because we can't afford it and second of all it's just not healthy! I really want to help my husband to bring the finances in line and decrease unecessary spending. It is hard though sometimes when you've been busy, or working really hard and are tired. You just don't want to cook. Or maybe you feel like you've earned a night off in the kitchen. I need to look for ways to have special "treat" foods, and "take out" meals made at home. Maybe I'll buy those taco kits? Start making homemade pizzas and freeze them for nights when I can't or don't want to cook? I don't know. I'm open to suggestions though.

    Time and again, I've said that I'd try to be more frugal, but my laziness and lack of motivation prevent me from following through. A website that has been helping me lately is Cindy's Porch. She promotes "shopping" from home first, before running out and buying whatever thing you feel you need. She also talks about procrastinating, but in a good way. Procrastinating on making purchases, that is. Not giving in to impulse buys and the "gotta-have-it-now" syndrome that affects many North Americans. So, yeah. I'm trying. I pray that God sees my heart and intentions and blesses my efforts. I also hope to bless my husband and family and show them that love is not about what we have or buy but, about being with each other and valuing our relationship and the time that we have with each other.

    I don't know when I'll get my camera fixed. However here's a pic of me, my hubby and my son Samuel at his 2nd birthday a few weeks ago. My sister-in-law took the pic and emailed it to me.

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    Here is one of the whole gang on our (Canadian) Thanksgiving a few weeks ago.

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    Blessings to you!

    Nadine

  • Wow.

    Wow. He won!!! I'm so happy, Barack Obama won. Words just cannot express...

    I believe he's a great leader and will serve the United States well. That's just my opinion as an outsider (with an avid interest in the election) looking in.

    I would encourage all Christians (whether you voted for him or not) to pray. Pray for your new President. The fact is, that he IS, the President now whether you agree or not.

    Nadine