William is doing well! He is sore of course but other wise he's handling everything ok. I'm just glad he's able to recover here at home. When I got my gallbladder removed I was stuck at the hospital for almost a week! It's nice that he was out that evening.

As for me, well lets just say I've been better. With him still recovering and little Aurora to care for I've quite busy. It's nothing I can't handle, but I like to complain along the way. I'm just glad me family is happy and healthy.

Sneezy Weezy

Both Aurora and I are getting over a allergy attack. I'm shocked that she is just as allergic to grass I am.

We were outside playing in the front lawn. My Mom and Dad came over to help fix me my car. It was such a nice afternoon so I put a blanket on the grass so she could play. After a few hours of being outside I got very sniffly. Then I noticed my poor baby was feeling the same way.

It's been a little more than a day since then so we are feeling much better. I'm just on "ear infection" watch for now.

For those of you that know me, you are aware of my recent gallbladder removal. Well, tonight I'm afraid that my dear, sweet William may be going though the same thing.

I awoke to feed Aurora tonight and noticed that Will was not in the bed next to me. After searching I found him in the restroom downstairs. He was in a lot of pain and experiencing symptoms similar to myself several months ago.

He chose to go to the hospital to get help. To my dismay I was not the one chosen to go with him. He wanted his father to take him while I cared for our child. Now, I worry for him and hope he comes home well. Please pray for him.

The little Diva

Aurora is such a diva! I have NEVER been around such a demanding baby. I swear she crys for everything! I've learned what each cry means too. For example:

Waa Gaaa = "I've soiled myself and you know I like to keep clean Mommy. Fix it."

Neee neee = "Yawn, I can't stand this silly toy anymore. Do something funny or I'll scream."

Nya, nya, nya = "Where's my food Mommy, don't you make me wait any longer"

Gaaaaaaahh = "Oh no you didn't just take the bottle away before I finished."

Goo Yaaaaaa = "No more pictures, you I'll have to charge you."

Snuggle

Snuggle
Originally uploaded by Cosmic Kitty

have become a HUGE fan of babywearing. I first got interested in it when I saw my sister-in-law put her daughter in a ring sling! It's very handy. Especially since Aurora tends to be a bit colicky from time to time.

To date Aurora has two different wraps. A Moby wrap, witch you see here, and a ring sling that her auntie Amber made. I alternate between them depending on witch way Aurora wants to be held. I have found the the ring sling excels when putting her in a cradle position.But for a "hug hold" she finds the wrap much more comfortable.

If you have a baby, TRY IT! You won't believe what a help it is to have you little on strapped on you.

Poor baby!!

Yesterday I had to go though the most gut wrenching experience to date. I had to hold her down while they gave her the first round of immunizations. I have NEVER hear my little girl scream like that! It broke my heart! I know it is for her own good. It's just hard allowing a person to hurt your only daughter.

She was so happy that morning too! She is now two months old and is getting cuter by the day. I was going to take a picture of her, but I never got around to it. I'll do it this morning. That is if she feels up to it.

Aurora's Bedroom

The truth about Grandparents

You hear it all the time, "when you have a baby you life changes." I was okay with the idea up until my parents got used to the idea of being grandma and grandpa. Now, the baby is all the talk about. Heck, it seems like the only reason they visit is to make sure the baby is alright. What about me?! I'm the one carrying it!

I have always been the spoiled one in my family. It's something I have accepted and kinda enjoy. When I was still in college I used to go home and my parents would make me dinner and do my laundry. Ah, that was the good 'ol days.

Now, I can't even have a good stress reliving cry without them yelling, " Think of the baby, it feels what you feel!" Bull shit! The baby can't feel anything but me moving around. And they wonder why I have been in so much pain. I have no release. All they let me be is "happy."
If their theory is true, why in the would would I want a child with one emotion? That's like having some sort of creepy pod child..*shudder*

"But, Christina they just want to make sure your baby is healthy"

Okay, but why on my birthday everything was laced with the baby idea? It's my day and now I have to share it! Now that's just wrong, don't you think? The card they gave me, the comments on the photo's on Flickr had to mention something about the baby!! Is that all they can tlak about?

If you are wondering, I am tired of being pregnant! I just want this thing out of me so I can go on with my life. Sharing my body with a child is not as fun as it used to be. Once the baby is born I can drop it off at their house and pamper my self like I so deserve. Yes, I'm a brat...and I don't care!

Cheerios and the Vanshing Belly Button.

I'm 20 weeks into my pregnancy now! So far things have been running smoothly. I have been feeling those little kicks almost everyday now. The kinda tickle actually. They are too soft for Will to feel well outside the womb. I still make him try though.

A friend at work asked what I have been craving the most. Strangely enough, I have been cravening mostly breakfast cereals. Apparently its not uncommon for pregnant woman to crave starchy foods. It just seems to shock people that I'm not doing the traditional ice cream and pickle route. The combo still sounds very gross to me now.

Other than the kicks and the ever growing belly, my belly button is getting really odd shaped. It kinda looks like the tip of a balloon turned inside out. I'm just waiting for it to pop out fully, which should happen in a matter of weeks. *shudder* Yeah, I find the whole belly button "pop" process disturbing.

Boring....

I am SO bored today... I just came off of a wonderful spring break. We didn't travel but we did a lot around the house and just enjoyed each other's company. Now that the hum drum of everyday life is back...I'm bored to tears.

I have some great ideas to pass the time but being pregnant kinda kills 90% of them. It feels like the only things I can do are sedentary activities. Right now that doesn't sound very fun.

Our Zoo Outing

Monkey Powwow
Originally uploaded by Cosmic Kitty.

William and I have been a bit antsy at home lately. So in order to break up the hum drum we went to the local zoo.

I used to volunteer there as a teenager and haven't been back since. It was a blast working with them and I found out the best times to see the animals. My insider knowledge was put into good use today. We got some great views of all of the animals on display.

Of course I took my camera along! I strapped on my super happy fun telephoto lens for good measure too! Walking around we started to feel like kids. Our mission to see every animal we could an snap a shot of them. It was a well needed outing.

Belly Full of Joy!

Yay I am officially in my second trimester!!! They call this the "feel good" trimester. I can understand why. For the first time I really look pregnant and not like some overweight gal. My belly has grown well and seems to get bigger and bigger every time I wake up in the morning. I kinda refreshing really.

Sure some people have not noticed since I'm still "small" or so they say. It is a bit depressing knowing that 40% of the people out there think you are fat and not expecting. I happen to think I'm HUGE. It's scary to know I'm going to get bigger as the time progresses.

I have always been very touchy about my weight. Actually the doctor keeps on saying I need to gain more than I have. Witch is very hard to do since I am on a low sodium diet and my husband is on a low calorie one. Gaining weight on health food is a very tall order. I have been eating about 6 to 7 times a day just to reach my recommended 2,300 calories. One things for sure, I am never hungry. All this eating is really effecting my work. It hard to up hold the rule of no eating in class when I have to pull out a full meal from under the desk every few hours.

The cute thing is I can shop for maternity clothes! I love fashion so knowing I will be shopping off and on for the next few months is a happy thing! My favorite article I have bought so far, is this cute blue and brown dress. It clings in the right places and really flatters my new body. I'm looking to do my first "belly" shot in it. Now where's that tripod....

Exausted

Work has been really kicking my butt lately. Everyday I seem to get weaker and weaker. I'm assuming it has to do with my pregnancy.

I just wish I could get more sleep in. It seems like every time I try, there something else I need to take care of. *sigh* I need a vacation.

AHH, IT'S SNOWING!! RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!!

Wow, my city can be so stupid sometimes. Let me explain.

For the past few weeks I have been very ill. Most of it is due to my low immune system thanks to the pregnancy. Feeling well enough to work I get up and start getting ready. To my dismay a snow day is called...again.

So what classifies as snow day here in El Paso? One foot of snow? Two feet of snow? NO! Try 1-3 inches of snow. Yes, I said inches! With most of it melting by noon. Oh, and guess what! There is more snow in the forecast for next week. By this rate "Spring Break" will be just one day long. OH JOY!

It's been a while...

As of late I have lost interest in playing on the computer. Most of it stems from my new path in life. For those of you who don't know William and I are expecting our first child. I am very excited.

Though, this has been a tough few months indeed. I have been known to suffer very harsh menstrual cycles. So when the pregnancy came along, it was morning sickness hell. It's subsided a bit now but other health issues are getting in the way. This includes my once controlled hypertension to skyrocket. I never thought I would be on so much medication while pregnant. The doctors insure me the baby will be okay but, I still worry.

For now I can only wait. I just entered my third month, and I know I am not out of the woods yet. Time will tell if the baby and me will be as healthy was we can be.

School Hinders the Future of Education!!

For about a year I have been studying the uses and applications of Second Life for education. It's a idea that has shaken up the education world in a positive way. So why the F*** does my school block it?

When I first arrived I was able to view the forums and blogs of "Real-Life Education" group. I would study on my off period and get ideas on how ongoing classes were adapting to it. Now I get a blocked page stating that Second Life is NOT "appropriate use" of the internet. Not only is the main/teen site is blocked but also are the blogs of educators who use the program.

How are we to help our students with so much opposition? 3D interfaces are not just for games anymore! It's is the future of the internet. Get with the times people!

*after post*
OH GAWD! Now they blocked blogger sites! There goes another of the kid's research refrences.

Darn Teenies!

Sometimes, I just get tired of them. All they care about are boyfriends and girlfriends, looking "cool," and being the it person. I recall those days. Boy, was I stupid.

What hurts me is that some don't realize the benefit of collage. The area I work in is rather poor. Most of their families live off of drug money, and other crime induced incomes. To them high school has no purpose because their life has not shown them the benefit of it.

This is the reality teachers face today. How do we get these kids motivated to learn and better themselves? One educator told me he tells the students his life story in order to help them. For me my life was well, well-to-do so how will they learn from a story that is far from their reality? This made me realize that teaching is a lot harder than it seems.

Dreaming of Dance

Today William and I went to a BBQ for Donald. He is leaving on Tuesday for a year in Hawaii. His current job is relocating him. He seems to be doing well. I worry about him. Sometimes his decisions are not well thought out as they should be. His judgment has back fired on him many times before. I wish him well on his new adventure.

Lately, I have found myself craving to dance again. It's been years. I miss the feeling of being on stage, weaving a story with my body for all to see while sweet music plays. It was intoxcating! If only I could do that once again. I put in all my heart in my performances even in my pratices. On the dance floor I wrote a story. A story of love, tears, devotion, and of life. When I danced I was free.

Arrgh, there be pirates about!

Hee hee, today is "Talk like a Pirate Day!" So grab yar wench and live it up pirate style!

Also I just got home from seeing my niece. She is so adorable! Amber put our pictures up on her Flickr. So be sure to check out Edith and all her cutness!