Just a little update on how the Flory's are doing plus some random thoughts:
1. We are about to have 6 kids in the next month. Both Doug and I are happy for our surprise addition and for the first time found out the gender ahead of time. We were told it will be a boy so that makes 5 boys and 1 girl. Haleigh has gotten used to the idea after a few tears. She had prayed for a sister and a unicorn for months.
You would think that living in a family friendly state like Utah, people would be used to big families, but we are just one of a handful in our ward with more than 4 or 5 kids and I've had comments over the past few months referring to our large family.
I can already tell a few changes have and will take place with 8 people in our family now. For example, we pay attention to kids eat free nights at restaurants, I have to up my recipe's to fill everyone... like going from 1 package of hamburger to 2, bedtime routine takes a lot longer to give everyone their snuggles and songs, our food and diaper bill has increased, I never take kids to the store anymore since there is no room in the cart with all of them, I load plates in an assembly line format, etc.
2. One thing we've started the last few months is using a free app accessible on phones and computers called Cozi. Rather than sitting down with Doug on a sunday night and reviewing our weekly schedule, he can view, add or change things at any time on cozi. I have slowly moved away from my handwritten calendar to using this electronic one which is better than Google Calendar because each family member is color coded and you can also add other things like shopping list per store (which I always keep updated in case one of us is there and can see what is currently needed), lists of things to do per person, etc. I really like the feature of color coding family members, and also the repeating of some events with the touch of a button instead of handwriting it all in (like swimming lessons over and over). It also syncs with other online calendars like a ward calendar or school calendar. Try it out. It's very cool.
3. In the past month, I've been diagnosed with gestational diabeties which has turned out to be no fun at all. After trying to control my blood sugar levels through a strict diet of protein and carbs, they put me on insulin. I now give myself 6 shots a day plus the 5 blood tests. My energy levels and hormones are crazy and I'm being watched on a daily basis. Our last three babies were wonderful stress free events and I'm anticipating this one to not be like that. Doug has been supportive and great but I'm ready to be done. We anticipate the baby coming in the next few weeks early due to the size and blood issues. I'm quite nervous of the possibility of a C section and also the "emergency" type scenarios that could happen. I am just trying to stay positive and trust in His will.
Here's my shots kit. Miles covers his ears whenever I have to do it. I don't scream, but it comforts him.
My diet book with serving sizes. I can eat what I want, but depending on carb grams, it may leave me starving. For example, I could have 1/4 c ice cream and then wait for 4 hours for more food. Not good for an 8 month mommy. I've been eating a lot of salads and crave Bajios mango green chili chicken salad lately.
4. I'm highly frustrated with my inability to get anything done. The house is mostly cleaned and the laundry hasn't swallowed one of the kids yet but I still can't seem to get to the extra things that need to get done like folding the new babies clothes and getting them ready, finishing the little boys master closet with updated sizes, putting away winter coats and jackets, and finishing our garden signs. Right when I get started, I find out that I'm missing something I need to buy to finish it (I'm still not speaking to you...staple gun for only having 3 staples in it) or I get interrupted by a child who needs something right now (we've already had three bloody lips this week) or I run out of steam and have to rest.
I know it sounds whiny, but like I said, all these half finished projects are really annoying!
On a lighter note:
4. I've been accepted into the Doctorate program at Utah State University which begins this fall. I've been thinking about it for a few years and reluctantly decided with Doug's support to go ahead and try for it. Well, I got in and although I'm nervous about how I'll balance everything, I'm excited to move to the next step in my career. I feel as though I've gone as far as I can with my current education and goals and need the next level. It's a four year program that meets 2 nights a week nearby ending with me as Dr. Flory. I can't seem to get out of my mind the video clip below.
5. School ends here next week and I can't believe we'll have a second grader, fifth grader, and four little ones at home next year. I'm excited to have them home for summer. I love when everyone is home.
Anyway...that's all for now. Let's hear some comments, friends!
2 comments:
Wow! That's a lot of news for one post! Congrats on the baby boy, I didn't know that's what you were having. I'm sure Haleigh will soon see how fun it is to be the only girl. She gets special girl time with you! Congrats on the doctorate program. You are definitely ambitious, that's for sure! I am still trying to wrap up my last 2 bachelor's classes, then I'll take about 6 months off and hope to start a Master's program. We can be school buddies. :) Oh, and yes, Cozi is a lot of fun and really great. But, I have to say, you know with my husband working for Google and all, you can do almost every single thing you listed with Google Calendar! Not trying to switch you back from Cozi, but I just had to put it out there. I'm a little biased. :) Gestational diabetes? No fun! Sarah had that with her last pregancy but she didn't have to do insulin. I love Miles reaction. I remember when Grandma Pierce would come to visit and she'd do her blood tests each morning. I'd sit next to her, cover my ears, and say "ouch" when she did it. Good luck with everything!!
Michelle,
Great post. I will be so happy for you to be done with your pregnancy. I never had diabetes, but I had my share of gestational issues, and I remember how every day feels like a month toward the end. Time is certainly relative. Now, every day feels so much shorter than ever before! I sincerely hope everything goes ok for you and the baby when you deliver. Please, please keep us posted. We can't stand being so far removed from everything.
Congratulations on the doctorate program! The clip was hilarious, and I will call you Dr. for the rest of your life once you finish. So cool!! (For you and Scott both.)
I love it when all my girls are home too, like on early-out days and vacation days. I can only imagine how tough it will be to see your two best helpers go off to school every day next year. Good luck!
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