I managed to make it to my first week of classes this semester and even run around in one of them (my innovative games class). I was full term and past my due date at this point, so I'm pretty certain that I scared the poop out of my classmates when I decided to run. The look on their faces was priceless. They honestly told me they were afraid Austin was going to fall out. All I could think was, 'Well, it's about time that he does!' I'm sure I got some strange stares from people on campus too because I doubt they usually see a 40 weeks pregnant women in college let alone attending class still. Such great memories!
Well, today was Austin's 2 month checkup. He weighed 11lb. 9.1oz (25-50th percentile), his length was 22.5in(25th percentile), and his head measured 16.25in (95-98th percentile). So, overall he has a big head and short body! But he still is the cutest thing ever :) He got his 4 vaccinations that babies get at 2 months and did well (3 were shots and 1 was a liquid). He only cried a little with the shots but calmed down soon afterwards when I gave him his paci and carried him out in his carseat. He was worn out when we got home too and fell right to sleep.
Austin is 9 weeks and 2 days old. When he wakes up in the morning, it's the most precious thing ever. You can hear him talking in his bassinet. I'm usually tired still and want to sleep longer, but when I hear him talking it brings a smile to my face! He is such a happy boy when he wakes up. He'll talk to you and smile at you. Sometimes, he doesn't want to eat for a while-instead, he wants to talk to you while he eats. He has yet to master that skill :)
We have been trying to keep him on a schedule of eat, play, sleep and things have been going pretty well. We're getting good at recognizing when he's getting tired. When we see it, we calm things down and try to get him to calm down so we can soon lay him down to take a nap. He does well sleeping at night-anywhere from 5-8 hours. I think he would sleep longer too if his bowels didn't wake him up! Well, after the shots he got today, he seriously did NOT want to wake up for his schedule. He ate at 12:45PM and didn't eat again til 1:40AM the following morning. Poor little guy-he was worn out from those shots! I'd never seen him sleep so much.
Austin usually naps in his crib that his mama and papa got him. He'll sleep in the bassinet at night. My grandma made the crib set (John Deere theme) and a curtain as well for the window. I still would like to make something with his name on it to hang on the wall over his crib, but I haven't had time for that yet.
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| (you see Austin swinging? lol) |
If you remember my exercise science teacher from an earlier post, you'll be glad to know he now knows I'm married and that I was also pregnant. I was turning in school work one day in the Kinesiology offices and I had to bring Austin with me because well, it's just me and him during the days when I don't have class. My exercise science teacher and 2 G.A.'s were eating lunch together, and me teacher asked if Austin was 'mine' and I said yes. He said, 'I didn't even know you were married! You're married, right?' One of the G.A.'s helped in another one of my classes last semester and chimed in, 'Yea. She told us one day-'Guys, don't think I'm getting fat, because I'm pregnant and expecting in August.' They all said he was adorable, and as I walked away I could hear them saying, 'That was a cute baby. Usually babies aren't that cute.' I laughed. Well, at least I was right when I said that I didn't think my teacher knew I was pregnant, let alone married. I think that goes to show you don't always know what is going on someone's life. I can definitely learn from that.
Also, I found out this semester that I'll be able to walk in May. To say the least, I'm so excited! I'll have some extra paperwork to fill out, but I think I can do it. It'll have been 6 years! But, at least I'll have 2 degrees and a good transcript! Not to mention I'll also have a husband and baby-not many people can say they have all 4 of those things when they graduate college at 24 years old. I'll do student teaching next Fall and then, I'll be licensed to teach health and physical education. I cannot wait til that day comes. I have been dreaming about it for 5 years-since I started this Kinesiology program. I still have to take the Praxis 2 test and pass it in January or February, but I should be able to handle it pretty well.
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| A look into what I'll be teaching one day... |
Stephen has been so helpful this semester because he refuses to let me get a job and he is taking one for the team as he is putting his education on hold to work full-time and provide for us while I finish my degree and care for Austin. He is dedicated to his job and does it very well. He even does side work as well (so if you need some landscaping done, call him!) I think a lot of the time, people remember the Stephen who used to be single and a little wild and they overlook the fact that he is now very responsible and cares for his family well. Yes, he's still very silly and speaks his mind, but he's a little more put together now, to say the least. Some people still don't take him seriously, but I want everyone who reads this to know that he's a wonderful man and has done well with the obstacles that he has faced throughout life. He isn't perfect nor does he pretend to be perfect, but he's perfect for Austin and me. I can't wait til the day I have a teaching job so that he does not have to work so hard. Manual labor is rough! I'd like to give him an easier break one day and thank him for all he's done for our family.
BTW, Coop is still kickin'! We thought he was a goner back in September. He was on death's door and I honestly think he got an infection from the two stray kittens we took to the humane society. Stephen and I were sure he was moving on, but low and behold, he's back and crazy as usual. He's actually curled up next to me as I write this post :)
Speaking of goners, my grandma did pass away on Sunday, October 21st. I'm not trying to be harsh by saying that, I promise. But you know what? I'm so relieved for her because she's now in her right mind and feeling better than she ever did on the earth. I'm also relieved for my dad and family as they have done so much to care for her over the past years. They can now rest knowing she's in good care and they can have time to care for themselves for a change. They definitely need that.
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| I can hear these 2 with antlers on talking and laughing about how stupid they must look. They are 2 jokesters. |
I definitely need to be done with school. Only about 5-6 more weeks of the semester and then, I'll be in my last semester at Liberty! I can't wait. I'm ready to be even more of an adult and all settled in with my family and career. I can't wait to teach students. I'm not sure yet if I prefer elementary or secondary...who knows, I may end up taking whichever I get an opportunity to teach with first! These times are so exciting, busy, and stressful, but through it all, I can honestly thank God for his sovereignty over it. He showed us His incredible grace and strength as Austin was growing in me and when he was born. He has provided for me physically, spiritually, and mentally as I've gone through school and settled down into a life with Stephen. He has always reminded me of who He is-the King of Kings, and Lord of Lords. My life may be crazy by my standards, but my blessings outweigh the craziness. Compared to many others, I'm blessed. And just in general, I'm blessed. And if it isn't enough for me to be loved by the Almighty God who pours his grace and mercy over my life, I'm the most selfish person to ever live.
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