Random Wednesday

• Today is one of my last "normal" work weeks for the next 5 weeks. Meaning I work Monday and Tuesday, off Wednesday, and then work Thursday and Friday. Crazy schedule? Yes. Like having to only work two days before getting a break? Absolutely! Working full time and having to smile and put on a happy face around patients that are coming in for dental treatment all the while being almost 8 months pregnant has proven to take a LOT of patience out of me. Yes God I am listening.
• All that to sum up the fact that I say 5 weeks because I just put in my resignation, making September 1st my last day working. Ever. (well, at least for the next few years as I start my new job as a SAHM!) Monday of this past week, Dr G asked me if I had decided what I wanted to do as far as my maternity leave/plans on returning were concerned. I gave him the hard truth that as much as I loved working there, I felt that we just could not financially afford for me to continue working and paying to keep two kids in daycare. (not to mention the fact that I really really wanted to stay home this time and be there for every second, unlike the past where I had to go back 9 weeks after having Ryder). He totally understood and was so nice, making the whole "telling your employer you're plans to quit" all the easier. I told the rest of my co-workers yesterday and I think it went well. Am I nervous about actually becoming a SAHM and keeping Ryder entertained 24/7? Absolutely. Do I feel I am making the very best possible decision to stay home with him and spend as much time as I can? Absolutely! I actually woke up this morning thanking Scot for being such a good provider to our family and letting him know how much it meant to me to actually be able to stay home with our children. I do look on our life and feel very blessed and I have given all of the glory to God!
• I finished my Real Housewives of New Jersey and New York, newest episodes this morning and was relieved for Ramona that she wasn't pregnant. Could you imagine having a child in your mid-50's. I also was overcome with happiness for Teresa and Joe Gorga and my pregnancy emotions were flowin' as they celebrated their Christmas Eve together and seemed like one big happy family again.
• Look what reality tv has done! I am almost embarrassed about my last bullet point, but I do love my Real Housewives, and can't wait for the rest of the seasons to air this Fall.
• I just got home from my OB appt and found out a lot of wonderful information. A) I am only 2 lbs heavier this week (I was really thinking I had surpassed my 1-2 lb week weight gain and had gained 6 lbs, so I was actually ok with my weight this week). B) I learned that I can actually be induced at 37 1/2 weeks which means that I could deliver Miss B as early as September 13th, unless she decides to come on her own time. C) I got to see that she is head down, and my awesome midwife positioned my hands so I could actually feel exactly where her head was, her back, bottom, legs and knees. Now I know exactly what has been kicking me where and I am anxious to demonstrate to Scot when he comes home from work today. Overall it was a very good appointment and I am already awaiting the next 2 weeks to come for my next OB appt.
• For future reference, it is totally normal to have stretching pains in my ab muscles as they spread apart, and the not-so-good feeling I keep getting in my hips, pelvic bone, and pubic bone area are totally normal too. Yay me! The only good news is that I am almost 33 weeks, so I just need to keep focused on the prize at the end.
• I have a spa day this afternoon which I have been savoring since Mothers Day, and knew I better hang onto it for when I really needed it. I can definitely say with assurance that this prenatal massage and pedicure couldn't have come at a better time, and you better believe I am going to love every single second of it!
• I'm actually rambling on more than I intended to do, but I am really enjoying my day off and have enjoyed the uninterrupted time I have had, searching online for Mommies groups in my area. I found one that looks fun and it is similar to a MOPS group, that has regular meetups and gets together for weekly events. I am a little nervous about meeting new people, but am excited all the same. I actually RSVP'd to a splash pad and pool event in the coming weeks and hope that this will be a great outlet to meet local moms in my area.
• Speaking of MOPS, (Mothers of Pre Schoolers) I did find a MOPS group at one of my local churches, and sent an email to request more information on them. I would love to look into the group further, as my days of being a SAHM become a reality. I have also been searching for a Mothers Morning out program here in my town, but have been unsuccessful. I only found a few churches that offered a part time preschool from 9-12 for just 2 or 3 days a week, but I was looking for something just one day. My search will continue, but I am still excited at the prospects of finding other mommies in my area to connect with. Unfortunately our church doesn't offer either program, and I just don't have many friends here in town that have kids Ryder's age, so I want to make sure that he still gets the interaction with other children his age. I am open to any suggestions you other SAHM's may have.
• Saturday is our scheduled Hospital Tour and I am so excited to see my new digs I will be using in the next month or so. Afterwards I made plans to have my mom babysit so Scot and I could have a date night, and then I want to venture out and buy the fabric for my upcoming sewing projects I plan on tackling with my mom. Brynley will have so many knot dresses, pillowcase dresses, and newborn gown dresses, that she will have to wear two a day. (or I'm hoping to have that many, we will see!)
• I have been craving Butterfinger minis and caved in to my craving at the grocery store last week when I bought a snack pack of them. Luckily, we have also been using them as incentives for Ryder's poopie potty training too, otherwise I would have eaten all of them in one sitting.
• This post is getting lengthy and my randoms are rambling, so thats all for now.

 Happy Wednesday!