December 17, 2008
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Barefoot and Pregnant. Still.
For those of you whom I’ve been neglecting on Xanga, I apologize. Work has me tied up on the computer all day and I’ve felt ZERO desire to type when I get home. We’re 7 months along now, it’s a girl, we’ll probably name her Eryn. Caity likes Texas but is having issues adjusting to the new house. (She keeps asking me when we can go home.) Aidan likes Caity and anything she’s doing. Aidan does NOT like wearing pants.
Caity’s been moved 800 times in her life and is doubtful we’ll ever stay in one place for more than a year, so she’s going through “military child” syndrome. Then on top of it all, we’ll be having a new baby, so her life is going to change all over again. That makes me a woman with “guilty parent” syndrome.
Derek’s been looking for a job, but hasn’t had much luck finding anything above the “toilet scrubber” level. He just signed on with PD dispatch which is seemingly a sure thing, but we’re still hoping for more options to come in before then so he won’t have to do shift work. Fortunately, the people there are great so he’ll enjoy it.
My job is fantastic. My title is “Crime Analyst” and I’m the only one of my breed at this department. I’ve considered tattooing it across my forehead due to my immense pride in my job…. But then people would look at me funny. Then again, maybe people look at all Crime Analysts funny. (but no, It’d probably be because of the tattoo.)
The new baby (Eryn or Hannah. We’re flopping back and forth) is 28 weeks along and weighs about two and a half pounds. She’ll likely gain another half a pound for every week from now until she’s born. With my luck, that means I’ll likely gain three pounds for every week from now until she’s born.
Even though I’ve not gained nearly as much weight with this pregnancy as I did the other two, my back is still killing me. Scoliosis is a vicious problem. So when we decide to have more kids, would one of you volunteer to carry the child for me? My back and my waistline would thank you.
Hope you’re all doing well and email me about the changes in your life. Again, I apologize for my lack of attentiveness in your world.
Love to you,
Amanda
Comments (6)
Good to hear you’re still okay.
Oh, and Eryn is pretty girl name.
Yay for an update! I am glad you’re enjoying your job.
How about Eryn Hannah or Hannah Eryn? Best of both names!
“Jams to John Mayer”
83 days to go eh? If you haven’t decided a middle name yet, I think it should be Stove. It sounds strong, yet approachable.
I like Hannah… if you were asking. love you
Ooolala, I really like the name Eryn.
I hope Derek finds a perfect job soon!
Nice to hear from you again! Oh, um… about Hannah…. you can’t do that. See, I remember when you were asking for suggestions, and I submitted Hannah. Well at the time you rejected it, but I liked it so much that Heidi and I have decided to name our girl Hannah (Yes, she might be pregnant! Gonna get a test today) so now you have to choose something else.
I am an Indian giver, I know… but hey!
Glad to hear that things are going nicely. Hope Derek finds something that suits the whole family soon! Heidi and I are awaiting her car to get back from overseas so I can get working too. It’s hard with one car, a four year old who still doesn’t have daycare set up, and potentially two different schedules…
Oh, and Merry Christmas!
~Blunder Doug