DDA Chapter 9

[tink2020]

For those of you who don't read it, I thought I'd share this Amy was referring to a gift Kyle came home with. I really can't be on long because my favorite MIL is almost here (for the entire freaking day. just she and i. to "help out", although I'm doing just fine thanks )

This is from the blog though, and a better picture.

The kicker though, was that Kyle took off a bit early from his afternoon clinic (hooray!) and came home bearing the most beautiful gift -- one that made me cry like a baby (or a mommy who just had two babies).

Months ago, when we first learned we were pregnant (or perhaps even before), I fell in love with a necklace at Hannoush that featured the "Mother and Child" pendant. I told him then, almost entirely joking , that I expected that as a gift in the hospital when our first child was born. When we found out we were having twins, I told him he was off the hook, since it only showed one child!

The birth of our first child(ren) came and went, and the necklace was absolutely nowhere on my mind. Then today, he comes home with a pretty silver-wrapped box (with 2 beautiful bows, for added sentiment). Inside is a Hannoush jewelry box, with a Pandora charm bracelet. These bracelets have various charms available, including gemstones or "cutesy" charms, precious metal spacers or beads to create whatever look you'd like. Some are covered solidly with charms and colorful beads and look more casual, like this

Other women might choose something simple, like this one:

I had never seen these bracelets before, but they are really cool! The possibilities are absolutely endless.

The second concept is much more my style, so Kyle chose to make a simple, elegant looking bracelet that starts with just 2 charms -- pink pearls, one for each girl, and two placed spacers to keep the pearls centered in clear view. Pearls are their birthstone and, well, what says little girls better than pink pearls anyway?! I'm sure my description and the picture won't do it justice, but it is so thoughtful, so beautiful, and I think it's absolutely perfect! The girls have a pretty special Daddy!

Sorry the pictures are so big on the DIS! Have a great day, all. I would fake a nap or something, but then she'll just get to play with the girls while I hide out in my room. I suppose I should just suck it up and be glad there haven't been any overnight requests yet!


Ooh, which reminds me. I still never told the hospital story about her. I'll get there....

 

[tink2020]

Bernadette, I hope Lizzy continues to feel better!

 

[PNO4TE]

I also got a PM from Glynis. She promises to post soon.

Has anyone heard from Marci though?

Thanks for letting us know about Glynis, Amy.

I believe that Marci and her family are enjoying our lovely Capital this week. We sure welcomed them with some interesting weather!

 

[PNO4TE]

Do you have a color coded matrix of fun for Boston?

I am sorry to say that I don't. It looks like we are going to be dodging some yucky weather so I decided to do this trip on a day-to-day basis so we have no disappointments. I am assuming that your phone numbers that were on the DDA list last December are still valid. If not, please PM me. Mine are the same!

 

[PNO4TE]

Jennifer - You have a very special man in your life. Your bracelet is gorgeous.

 

[babytrees]

I don't think the rice would be precooked, as it will cook while you are cooking the meatballs. Also when you add the tomatoes and heat through, more cooking.

and DON'T use Minute Rice.....that was my downfall it tasted nasty

 

[babytrees]

Not good.
So DH is not working tomorrow (not quite sure how they will handle that in payroll), my friend is still covering for me with Princess, I am here with Diva and I am scheduled to go home on a flight at 9:30 tomorrow night.

Pixie dust, good thoughts, prayers, whatever, all welcome.

I am exhausted and my back is a mess. Even if my back wasn't messed up this morning it would be now from all the hospital chairs!

 

[yellowfish78]

Jennifer - the bracelet is beautiful! We have a jeweler that sells Pandora up here and there is some great charms for those! You have the start of a wonderful collection!

 

[babytrees]

Jennifer-beautiful bracelet

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Thanks for all the good thoughts for Mom. I talked to her a little while ago and she kept saying how tired she is. Then she said she doesn't think they are going to send her home today. She said she thinks they suspect there is something else wrong. I think they had to put some valid reason for admitting her on her admission papers. The surgeon gave me absolutely no reason to think Mom wouldn't be home today. So I guess we'll see.

DH is home with DS today and it's unpaid so no matter what else happens he HAS to go back to work tomorrow. I guess I should e-mail some folks and see if someone can take DS overnight, just in case. Speaking of unpaid, this is my last vacation day. Mom told me in her very best martyr tone that I should just go home, but that's not really an option. I can't go home if I am going to have to immediately turn around and come back.

Amy - Good luck at the Dr's!

Jennifer -The bracelet is lovely!

Bernadette - Love the newest sewing project! I hope Lizzy is better today!

and to all!

 

[KristineN]

She's in Chicago!! We are getting together tonight

Isn't Marci in DC?

 

[KristineN]

Hang in there Elizabeth...if there is anything I could do for you...let me know.

This very much is mimicking my mother's experience with this whole ordeal...and I really know how you feel & how hard it can be. If at all possible, try not to let it consume you

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

She's in Chicago!! We are getting together tonight

How fun! Wish I was there instead of here!

Hang in there Elizabeth...if there is anything I could do for you...let me know.

This very much is mimicking my mother's experience with this whole ordeal...and I really know how you feel & how hard it can be. If at all possible, try not to let it consume you

Thanks, Kristine!
The biggest problem today is that DH is mad at me. He says there is absolutely nothing I can do for her so I need to come home. He's mad that he's not being paid for today, he's mad that I am out of vacation time, he's mad in general. Frustrated, I guess, but it comes across as mad. I told him if I come home and she gets worse I will have to turn around and come right back. He says Mom just needs to take responsibility for herself blah blah blah. So perhaps DH secretly WANTS to be Diva's guardian? Left to her own devices Mom won't do anything, so any complications will just spiral out of control. Fun, fun, my life is so fun.

 

[tinknme]

Really? That is what I use

and DON'T use Minute Rice.....that was my downfall it tasted nasty

 

[tinknme]

Hang in there Elizabeth...if there is anything I could do for you...let me know.

This very much is mimicking my mother's experience with this whole ordeal...and I really know how you feel & how hard it can be. If at all possible, try not to let it consume you

Kristine I am going to ditto your post. You said what I have been feeling, I just did not know how to word it.

 

[tinknme]

Jennifer your bracelet is beautiful!

Bernadette I hope Lizzy continues to feel better

 

[babytrees]

Really? That is what I use

yup....that's what my mom told me I was doing wrong....maybe I should try it again.

Have you ever used the Minute Rice Brown Rice for it??

 

[babytrees]

Elizabeth-I hope your mom can come home and then you can go home too.

 

[tinknme]

Haven't tried the brown rice, just the white. Good luck if you try again!

yup....that's what my mom told me I was doing wrong....maybe I should try it again.

Have you ever used the Minute Rice Brown Rice for it??

 

[KristineN]

for your own sanity...in one ear..out the other. men don't always deal with stress in the best way...I am sure he's feeling a tad helpless in regards to trying to help you...and it comes across not in the best way

you could give him the "this is where rubber meets the road and he has to man up" speech....but I do try to save that one. It's the in case of emergency break glass talk

How fun! Wish I was there instead of here!



Thanks, Kristine!
The biggest problem today is that DH is mad at me. He says there is absolutely nothing I can do for her so I need to come home. He's mad that he's not being paid for today, he's mad that I am out of vacation time, he's mad in general. Frustrated, I guess, but it comes across as mad. I told him if I come home and she gets worse I will have to turn around and come right back. He says Mom just needs to take responsibility for herself blah blah blah. So perhaps DH secretly WANTS to be Diva's guardian? Left to her own devices Mom won't do anything, so any complications will just spiral out of control. Fun, fun, my life is so fun.