This week is a busy ending to the week, the start, well, alot of hanging about waiting for the end of the week and raising my stress levels as the week goes on.
Today I have James at home, he had a bit of a cough this morning but seems ok now. He was not really poorly enough to be kept off nursery but he was quiet and seemed tired this morning so I kept him home. The cough worried me, the last thing I want is for Liam to develop a cough before the weekend. Op day Friday means I need a healthy little man on that ONE day.
One of James' favourite kids at nursery has chicken pox. My kids have never had it, so maybe James not being quite himself could be the start of that. I hope so in a way so we can have it over and done with and IF it is starting now, the incubation period between being unwell and the spots is 10-14 days so it's not a worry with Liam at the moment. Just avoid that cough young man!
So op day Friday. Yes, I am nervous about it, he's still my baby even if he is going to be 3 in September. Mummies can't turn off worry and stress when it comes to their kids, whether they are in the uterus, newborn, crawling, learning to walk. I swear the older they get, the worry doesn't go away at all. It just changes to the next phase.
Thurday is Mummy's health day. Somehow that time of year has crept upon me for the annual smear test. Here in the UK, it's normally every 3-5 years but for those who didn't know, I had a bad smear test result around this time 2 years ago which resulted in me having to have some abnormal cells removed from my cervix. This will be my 4th smear test since. I had 2 in the first year following treatment, now I am to be tested annually as an extra precaution against cervical cancer. If bad cells are caught at an early stage, then the risk lessens immensely. I know many people who don't have their tests when they get a letter from the hospitals but I have had first hand experience of what could be. With my kids, it's not a risk I am willing to take and if I had to go through it every month, then it's worth it for them.
The weekend we just had was fantastic. Certainly one of nicest in some time. My first driving with my new instructor went BRILLIANTLY. She agreed with me that I was being held back before. I did a few things I hadn't done before and maneouvers that I hadn't done since August last year (and this man I had before wanted to put me forward for my test - Yeah right!) So I am very happy with her from first impressions. I have another lesson this Saturday and I am truly looking forward to it. I feel like it's challenging again. I am not bored of it and I am not having my confidence knocked - not yet at least.
We then went on a little trip to a retail outlet centre and had a look around a couple of shops. This gave the kids some much needed fresh air and burned off a little energy. Liam loves walking everywhere now. After that we drove to a friends in the village and had a big barbecue. It's the first one we've been invited to this year and Sam is fast becoming my best friend. We do have a laugh and though her kids are a little older than mine (her Liam is 12 and Sophie 9) all the kids get on great. Her hubby and mine also seem to get on well. So with the food and beer flowing we left the car parked at theirs and walked home when we decided to leave. We had got there at 4pm and got home with 3 tired young men a little after 11pm but they all loved it. Even Liam and James kept awake the whole evening and stayed awake until they were in their own little beds. I had a few beers but don't like to drink too much in the presence of children.
The next day we picked up the car around noon and went to my mother in laws for dinner. It was a lovely big roast and it was lovely to be able to chill and be looked after for the weekend. I love entertaining and having people over, but it's also nice when others do it for you.
This weekend won't be quite so hectic. I have another driving lesson Saturday afternoon and hubby wants to take me out in the evening. Assuming Liam is ok to be left with nanny, it will be a good time to relax and put this week behind me. I'd be a liar if I said I wasn't a little worried and stressed about the health related topics above but once they are all done I can let my hair down a bit.
I hope all US and Canadian moms had a lovely weekend with it being Mothers Day and all. From what I've read today alot had lovely days, especially those celebrating that all important First Mothers Day and those celebrating that they will have their own little ones by the time it rolls round next year.
Today I have James at home, he had a bit of a cough this morning but seems ok now. He was not really poorly enough to be kept off nursery but he was quiet and seemed tired this morning so I kept him home. The cough worried me, the last thing I want is for Liam to develop a cough before the weekend. Op day Friday means I need a healthy little man on that ONE day.
One of James' favourite kids at nursery has chicken pox. My kids have never had it, so maybe James not being quite himself could be the start of that. I hope so in a way so we can have it over and done with and IF it is starting now, the incubation period between being unwell and the spots is 10-14 days so it's not a worry with Liam at the moment. Just avoid that cough young man!
So op day Friday. Yes, I am nervous about it, he's still my baby even if he is going to be 3 in September. Mummies can't turn off worry and stress when it comes to their kids, whether they are in the uterus, newborn, crawling, learning to walk. I swear the older they get, the worry doesn't go away at all. It just changes to the next phase.
Thurday is Mummy's health day. Somehow that time of year has crept upon me for the annual smear test. Here in the UK, it's normally every 3-5 years but for those who didn't know, I had a bad smear test result around this time 2 years ago which resulted in me having to have some abnormal cells removed from my cervix. This will be my 4th smear test since. I had 2 in the first year following treatment, now I am to be tested annually as an extra precaution against cervical cancer. If bad cells are caught at an early stage, then the risk lessens immensely. I know many people who don't have their tests when they get a letter from the hospitals but I have had first hand experience of what could be. With my kids, it's not a risk I am willing to take and if I had to go through it every month, then it's worth it for them.
The weekend we just had was fantastic. Certainly one of nicest in some time. My first driving with my new instructor went BRILLIANTLY. She agreed with me that I was being held back before. I did a few things I hadn't done before and maneouvers that I hadn't done since August last year (and this man I had before wanted to put me forward for my test - Yeah right!) So I am very happy with her from first impressions. I have another lesson this Saturday and I am truly looking forward to it. I feel like it's challenging again. I am not bored of it and I am not having my confidence knocked - not yet at least.
We then went on a little trip to a retail outlet centre and had a look around a couple of shops. This gave the kids some much needed fresh air and burned off a little energy. Liam loves walking everywhere now. After that we drove to a friends in the village and had a big barbecue. It's the first one we've been invited to this year and Sam is fast becoming my best friend. We do have a laugh and though her kids are a little older than mine (her Liam is 12 and Sophie 9) all the kids get on great. Her hubby and mine also seem to get on well. So with the food and beer flowing we left the car parked at theirs and walked home when we decided to leave. We had got there at 4pm and got home with 3 tired young men a little after 11pm but they all loved it. Even Liam and James kept awake the whole evening and stayed awake until they were in their own little beds. I had a few beers but don't like to drink too much in the presence of children.
The next day we picked up the car around noon and went to my mother in laws for dinner. It was a lovely big roast and it was lovely to be able to chill and be looked after for the weekend. I love entertaining and having people over, but it's also nice when others do it for you.
This weekend won't be quite so hectic. I have another driving lesson Saturday afternoon and hubby wants to take me out in the evening. Assuming Liam is ok to be left with nanny, it will be a good time to relax and put this week behind me. I'd be a liar if I said I wasn't a little worried and stressed about the health related topics above but once they are all done I can let my hair down a bit.
I hope all US and Canadian moms had a lovely weekend with it being Mothers Day and all. From what I've read today alot had lovely days, especially those celebrating that all important First Mothers Day and those celebrating that they will have their own little ones by the time it rolls round next year.
Loved this post and how happy you sound. Good luck at your appointment and Liam's as well. :) Thanks for the Mother's Day wishes!
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