It's been a long time

Wow! I neglected this blog for quite some time. I wonder if everyone has given up on me yet. So, a lot has happened since my last post. I have had a lot of severe health problems. On Valentine's Day (Feb 14 in case you forgot) I went to work for a meeting even though I wasn't feeling well. I decided that I could push through and be fine. My hands and feet were really numb and I was trying with all my might to pretend I was fine. Well, it didn't last long. I clamped up fast and they had to call 911 because nobody could get to me fast enough. So, I took a little journey via ambulance to Skyridge (which I don't like) and spent a good portion of my Valentine's Day trying to explain to the doctor that I wasn't there for menstrual cramps. The paramedics told them I was cramping...so of course that is what they would assume. I would have in their situation. So, once I could talk well enough and once they let Dave in we got them all straightened out; however, nobody has heard of pseudohypoparathyroidism...so nobody knew what to do to treat it. So, I had to tell them that I needed calcium and magnesium and depending on my levels some potassium via IV. They confirmed that was indeed the treatment I needed and proceeded to give me just that. They let me go home several hours later once I was able to sign discharge papers and walk. I spent the next few days in extreme amounts of pain that I wasn't going to tell anyone about (unless they touched me). I was going to try to work the next day, but I was so sick it wasn't going to happen. So, we did the only logical thing to do and packed up our little family, hopped in the car and drove to Utah.

Once in UT we were able to see my family, except Tom. Mom, Dad, and Maren just returned home from a trip to Europe. It was fun to see everyone again. And it was fun for everyone to meet Christian. It was a good trip and it really helped me to keep moving and get better a lot faster than sitting at home or laying in bed all day. It was the perfect weekend get away.

Well, when we returned from UT it was time to realize that my health problems were not resolved and I started to look for another doctor. I stumbled across a group of doctors at the University of Colorado Hospital and decided to call the office. I took the first Wednesday appointment I could with Dr. Falko. It was such a relief to see him and he knew what my condition was and how to treat it. What a relief that he has actually treated multiple people with this same condition. He put me on some different meds which are also stronger and I am already feeling better after just one week.

I did have some blood work done yesterday and my levels are still severely low, but they are on the rise. What a relief. He told me that once this is under control I will have an annual visit and that's it. I am also able to have as many children as I want. Also, once my calcium is under control my blood pressure will most likely drop down to normal levels again. WooHoo!

All in all it's been a crazy time this last month. I have been very sick, but I think I'll be fine with this new treatment. I've even felt well enough to work some overtime shifts. Nothing like some extra cash flow. I need to be able to pay all the extra daycare and medical expenses.

The Ants Go Marching Two by Two Hoorah!

Two names you go by:
1. Jeanne
2. Mommy

Two things you are wearing right now:
1. Flannel jammie pants
2. Long sleeved tshirt

Two of your favorite things to do:
1. Playing with Christian
2. Snooping on other people's blogs

Two things you want very badly at the moment:
1. Dinner
2. A raise

Two Pets that you have or have had:
1. Jake
2. Merlin

Two things you did last night:
1. Watched October Road
2. Ate a bucket full of ice cream

Two things you ate today:
1. Chicken
2. Pretzels

Two people you last talked to:
1. Dave
2. Miranda

Two things you're doing tomorrow:
1. Cleaning my house
2. Playing with Christian

Two longest trips taken:
1. WV to WY
2. Honeymoon

Two favorite holidays:
1. I have 10 favorite holidays (Bank Holidays)
2. Christmas

Two favorite beverages:
1. Root Beer
2. Ice Water

I'm such a Snoop!

I’ve been inspired! I have been very nosy reading my cousins’s blogs and they do such a great job. I don’t post often enough and not much content. I realized that I LOVE seeing pictures of their children even when it seems like there are several that all look alike. I love watching little videos of their kids doing things like sticking their tongue out or blowing raspberries. I am truly interested in what they have to say and what is going on in their lives. Why wouldn’t people be interested in what I have to say and what is going on in my life? I don’t get to see a lot of people very often and reading a blog on occasion is sometimes the only way we can keep in touch. And I think it’s a great way to keep in touch and keep a record of family events and pictures. Our new blog is still under construction, but soon I will have it all figured out and I will be able to post things with ease. Or at least I hope! I hope to have something to write on a weekly basis if not more often. I don’t know how often anyone reads this, but it’s more for me anyway.

Check out our new blog under construction at http://www.putnamupdates.com/
And if anyone knows how to use WordPress let me know....I'm not smart with computers, but I'm slowly catching on. We are still in the VERY early construction process on the new site...but we'll let you know when we transfer to the new blog. Until then keep looking for updates on blogger.

What a Life

So, I've decided that I am way too busy. Between working full time, being a mom full time and teaching Primary and attending all family functions and trying to maintain a household (even though that doesn't seem to be working very well) I am running out of fun time. I look forward to the rare opportunities I get to chat on the phone or go to breakfast with a friend. I'd even take a lonesome trip to the grocery store and be satisfied. I just wish I had more time to get everything done and be able to enjoy some time with my family and friends. But I suppose that is the life I signed up for when we decided to start our little family.

I really do enjoy being a mom. I can't believe I'm saying that. For a long time I often wondered if I'd really like it. I am glad I do like it though. I don't even mind if he throws up on me or wipes boogers on my shirt. Well...I take that back. I do mind, it just doesn't gross me out as much. I'm really enjoying watching him grow and become more active and alert. I love to take him places and just watch him interact with everyone around him (I still need to teach him to not talk to strangers). We have really gotten into a good routine and I really enjoy that. I like to think I am a spontaneous type person, but I really need that structure.

So, as much as I miss my "old life" I wouldn't trade it in for the world. I was the same way when I first got married. I really missed my single life. I missed having things my way and not having to compromise so much. But in all reality, I loved being married and would never want to be single again. And now I barely remember my single life. It would be so strange. I hope in a couple years I won't even remember what life was like without children. Not that I want Christian to grow too fast, but I am excited to see how he grows up and how he interacts with his siblings (that is assuming we have more kids). I really think I'll like mommyhood!

I don't want to be the bad guy

Who says just because you are a supervisor means you have to be the bad guy all the time? Why couldn't I go to one of those branches that doesn't have issues?? Not only have we had an employee come back from lunch almost 2 hours late (it's a darn good thing he came back!), we also have an employee who is being quite cold to the "boss" types. This individual claims there are too many chiefs and not enough indians. I know it's hard to be told that things are changing. I had a hard time with change in my early years, but change is good...change brings better, more confident results. Embrace the change! Unfortunately, this is not a shared opinion. I feel pretty good that this individual will come back from a long weekend feeling better, or at least I hope. Just minor speed bumps.

And then, I got to interview a couple people for an open position...who said I had experience interviewing??? Who doesn't go to that class until Mar 27??? Boy, I love being thrown into new things. (Embrace change!) Oh, and those new accounts I don't know how to open...I've opened several now. Not so bad, actually. So, it's amazing how much you really do know when you are thrown into the deep end with no life jacket. It's amazing how you learn things so much faster when you have to figure it out on your own. And then there are all the things I have to learn to pass my designated test. Ugh...You wouldn't believe how fast 10 hours flies by! I just hope I don't screw up anything too major. Hopefully I only make fixable mistakes. I don't want to be the one messing up the audit score next year. That's a whole different topic.

Anyway, I really do like my new job, but it's a lot to take in all at once. They really want to get me up to speed sooner than later...and we all have our suspicions on why that might be. I think big changes might be coming our way next year. UGH!! Remember, I am the one that wanted the promotion...and yet, sometimes I just want to give it back.

Daily Routine Update

I just read my daily routine blog on Oct 31. Boy have things changed. I know it's only been 6 weeks or so, but it doesn't take long to have a whole new routine around here.

6:30am- wake up and take a shower, get ready for work.
7:30am- Christian wakes up singing in his crib. Change his diaper, slather with lotion, change into clean clothes, feed bottle, put in bouncy seat, pack diaper bag, let Jake outside, start the car, let Jake back in.
8am- Load Christian in his carseat and get everything and everyone into the car.
8:05am- On the road to the sitter's.
8:15am- Arrive at sitter's, drop off Christian, chat for a minute, head to work.

work work work

6:15pm- Arrive at sitter's to pick up Christian, chat about the day, head home.
6:45pm- Arrive home, eat dinner, hang out for an hour
7:45pm- Prepare a bottle, change diaper, slather with lotion, change into pjs, feed Christian
8:15pm- Put Christian down for the night
8:20pm- Do laundry, dishes, watch tv...whatever needs to be done.
10:30pm- Head to bed. zzzzzz
6:30am- Repeat.

Now doesn't that sound so much more fun? My days off are much more fun...we get to hang out and play all day. Oh, and run a few errands too.

So Many Places

There are so many places to go and so little time to do it. Do I just go by myself? Is traveling with an infant fun??? Especially all alone. Should I fly? Should I drive?? These are the tough questions when you have almost 4 weeks of vacation and your husband only has 1. Especially since the 1 week he has is already going to be used up on a family reunion. Oh what to do..what to do? Maybe I will just not go anywhere, but that is no fun. Or maybe I'll just take long weekends and then it won't be such a big deal. I'm sure we'll figure it all out..there is still time. Or maybe Chip's crazy Aunt Maren will want to fly to CA with them for a couple days??? I know..it's a stretch. I just had to throw that in as an option.