As of today, "we" are feeling a little sleep deprived~ or maybe just me, lets just be honest here. I think it's catching up to me but also because this week has been a little stressful. A week ago, Ben lost his job at Utilikilts- a shock but not totally a surprise. The company had been laying off many of its employees for a while and so in some ways, we saw it coming. We are not very prepared though and Ben has been working hard at the job search.
Finley also came down with a fever. I did not really think it was a big deal, just thought she seemed a little warm and not until the 3rd day did I start to consider calling the Dr. We went into the Dr. on her 4th day of her fever. I was thinking the doc would just tell me she's fine, give her tylenol, and watch her. It turned out to be a WAY bigger deal and super tiring. Little Fin was poked and prodded all day: rectal temps, a catheter (missed the first time), and a blood draw. The blood draw again was missed and we had to go to Seattle Childrens Hospital for a "real" phlebotomist or whatever they're called. I called Ben crying because I could not handle seeing my baby poked again. This has been the alternative to him being home: way more support and help with the babes than otherwise.
On a better note, Finley has just today started to do better and go back to her sweet baby self. Kaija I think, is finally adjusting (it only took 2 months of hell....) and I am remembering why I wanted to have another kid after all. :) I forgot that she could be fun, sweet, and well-behaved. I knew it was in there somewhere... She did just have her world rocked by a baby sister, I'll cut her a little slack:) We have been doing a lot of dancing together as I am loving having my range of movement back ( time to put my DANCIN' PANTS ON : Shari... that means you need to get your fancy pants up here to seattle). All in all, things are good here for the Hollands! Ben is taking Spanish and oh, boy, he has a ways to go but keeps us laughing with his pronunciation. (or lack of).
oh, if anyone wants to buy an autographed headshot of ben, he's selling them for 200$ a piece. Great deal! ;)
I will post more recent pictures soon.
Here are a couple of pictures from two different "photo shoots" we had with my friend Heather. The one of me pregnant was taken only 3 days before Finley came along. Kaija was NOT happy that day.
Finley also came down with a fever. I did not really think it was a big deal, just thought she seemed a little warm and not until the 3rd day did I start to consider calling the Dr. We went into the Dr. on her 4th day of her fever. I was thinking the doc would just tell me she's fine, give her tylenol, and watch her. It turned out to be a WAY bigger deal and super tiring. Little Fin was poked and prodded all day: rectal temps, a catheter (missed the first time), and a blood draw. The blood draw again was missed and we had to go to Seattle Childrens Hospital for a "real" phlebotomist or whatever they're called. I called Ben crying because I could not handle seeing my baby poked again. This has been the alternative to him being home: way more support and help with the babes than otherwise.
On a better note, Finley has just today started to do better and go back to her sweet baby self. Kaija I think, is finally adjusting (it only took 2 months of hell....) and I am remembering why I wanted to have another kid after all. :) I forgot that she could be fun, sweet, and well-behaved. I knew it was in there somewhere... She did just have her world rocked by a baby sister, I'll cut her a little slack:) We have been doing a lot of dancing together as I am loving having my range of movement back ( time to put my DANCIN' PANTS ON : Shari... that means you need to get your fancy pants up here to seattle). All in all, things are good here for the Hollands! Ben is taking Spanish and oh, boy, he has a ways to go but keeps us laughing with his pronunciation. (or lack of).
oh, if anyone wants to buy an autographed headshot of ben, he's selling them for 200$ a piece. Great deal! ;)
I will post more recent pictures soon.
Here are a couple of pictures from two different "photo shoots" we had with my friend Heather. The one of me pregnant was taken only 3 days before Finley came along. Kaija was NOT happy that day.
2 comments:
boy, daniel and i have two beautiful nieces!! look at those precious faces, even if Kaija is unhappy. it is like it captures kaija's awareness of what is to come (finley that is). we are praying for you guys, i know God will provide for you.
I just found your blog - i am so happy to find it and see how you guys are doing...i will keep you and ben in my prayers - life has been rough for bryson too...although since he has always been a bit of a hellion (i wonder where that came from...) it wasn't all too different than what we are used to! your baby is GORGEOUS - i am so happy for you - i can't wait to hear all about the birth!
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