Just Another Manic Monday

Today was a Monday, through and through. It was a long hard day at work. I started at the butt crack of dawn, conducting a training over the internet. Then I sped to my job site where I tried to get caught up (I only worked a little over 1 day last week) but I was so very far behind.

Then the mister called and sent me into a tailspin. He talked to our consultant and she had a few requests. She wanted us to call NPL and invite her (and her family) to lunch or dinner this week. And give her a nicely bound copy of our homestudy. And our rushed imitation vanilla profile.

Oh and she said to have the nursery as complete as possible.

Nursery???? Has she not worked with infertiles for years and years? We don't have nurseries ready to go.

Luckily this infertile has spent much of the past five years obsessing over baby gear and knows exactly what she wants. We weren't quite ready to pull the trigger but the mister said we should do it.

Of course what I want is European and usually a special order. I called many local stores and got summarily shot down. Until I called the mostly online with a few stores place that makes you smile just to say their name.

"Why yes we do have that lovely modern crib in the finish you want at our warehouse that's a short drive from you."

That, my dears, was music to my ears. I scooted out of work early (after only working 9.5 hours) and I got my shopping on. I bought a crib, one sheet, a quilt, and elephant pillow and ordered a changing table. I was thisclose to adding my current favorite stroller to the mix but decided to restrain myself (and let the mister have some of the fun).

I also arranged for yard guy to do a spring clean-up of our weed garden. He knows we're going to be doing a real renovation soon but can get it from looking beyond mortifying to "ah, there's lots of potential there." As luck would have it, when I called him today he was visiting my neighbor three doors down and could fit us into his schedule.

The mister is taking off the next couple of days. We made a list of all that has to be done and it is one looooooong list.

We talked to NPL (and her mom!) and we're on for dinner Wednesday night. Did I mention I'm flying down south shortly after for a conference and long weekend? And I have to work late tomorrow night at the office?

Oh and we called our Agency and they had a copy of our homestudy ready for us tonight. We hadn't actually read it until now. It's really informative and I quite liked it. The mister will pretty it up tomorrow to give the NPL. I think it's great that the consultant gives the full homestudy to all NPLs. She's also working with the NPL on a set of questions to ask all the couples she's meeting so she can have as much info as possible.

Now I just need to get many things checked off the list and figure out what I am cooking for dinner.

Comments

[Sarah Pietrzak]

Have been following your blog for a while now and I am THRILLED for you. Just don't forget the miracle blanket! It's a godsend for new babies. Keep us posted. Your news has made my day xxx

[suzzcq70]

so effing psyched for you guys!!!! This is the beginning of a wonderful thing!

[Katrina]

Holy cow! I literally have goose bumps all over! Oh my gosh! I am just all aflutter! If you need anything at all please don't hesitate to ask and I'll do my dangedest to help you out. You have the phone numbers? I'll email to ya anyway.

[Jen]

Such an exciting time!

[zhl]

Oh my gosh, oh my gosh! You've practically got me hyperventilating; can't imagine how you and the mister are handling it all. Sending all my best thoughts your way.

[Louise]

WOW!!!

That is amazing and wonderful.

I do think it is a sign that the local store had the crib that you like!!!

wow!!!

[Louise]

PS. Was it kinda surreal to read about yourself in the home study? I found it kind of hilarious in a way, to read about myself in the third person, and even more hilarious to read some of my husband's statements verbatim. ;-)

Squee!

[K]

Sounds like you fit a weeks worth of activity into one day--Congrats on your forward progress!!

[Roni]

Holy crap...I've been reading but not posting, but had to post to this one. I can't believe the movement in what now amounts to a short period of time (and know that I don't refer to the loooong years of infertility issues - I mean since you first contacted this consultant). I am very hopeful for you, and am so happy that you had some fun (and successful) nursery shopping complete. Just remember, they don't want perfection - it's like hanging out with the Stepford wives. So while your list is long and your time is short, don't make yourself insane to fix everything. Just be your marvelous selves, and it won't matter what you serve for dinner (although I am sure it will be devine and I will envy you for making such wonderful dishes!!)

You will do brilliantly in every way with any NPL you will meet, and hopefully this one will be the right one for all of you.

I'm so hopeful - finally a light at the end.

[Kay/Hanazono]

This is just so exciting! Amazing how quickly things are moving!!

[Daisy]

WHAAAAAAT?? No way!! Unbefrekinleavable! Ooh, I have goosebumps. I don't know what to say except I am hoping so much for you all. XO Daisy

[anna h.]

oh! oh! oh! i'm breathless here!!

eeeeek! wow!

no words!

(except for: is the crib a stokke, you marvelous lady, you??)

(please excuse all the exclamation marks -- you sound very calm, which is good. but i am excited)

[Emily]

Wow my friend, WOW! I'm so thrilled for you. It's so wonderful to read the good news and read about your outfitting a nursery. It's your turn; I couldn't be more thrilled for you.

[PBfish]

Holy crap! This is very exciting...
Ummm, pictures??

[Kimmer]

Holly shit Millie, I'm getting butterflies in my stomach for you. I can't wait until you have that little baby in your arms. I hope the meeting goes well also. I remember when we picked up our crib. It stayed in our walk in closet for months. I just couldn't imagine walking past the "baby room" and seeing a crib with no baby in it. I really actually never thought there would be a baby in it, but now there is. And shortly you'll have a little one in your crib. OMG, I'm getting so excited for you honey. Please keep us posted on the meeting.

[Bea]

Holy crap - you have a week ahead of you, that's for sure! Good luck with it all!

Bea

[Aimee]

Am reading your blog and am just praying with DH that all goes smoothly and that you will soon be an "infertile graduate" who moves on to motherhood and with a newborn as you wanted. I am sure NPL and her mother will love your home, your dogs and cat and of course your yummy cooking. What a perfect family home for the baby - like Kimmer and everyone else who has posted, I am totally excited for you and DH.....will keep checking for updates.

[Lut C.]

They expect you to have a nursery on standby?!
That would freak me out! I'm glad you're enjoying it, though.

[Tonya]

Wow, you sure took that unexpected turn with an huge dollop of grace! (That part is not a surprise, but wow, you are amazing, woman!) I am dazed and thrilled for you, and happy you found THE crib on such short notice. I know the coming week will be busy, so take care, hope the meeting goes fabulously, and please update when you make it to the flip side! XOXO

[Planet Reverse Positioning::::Your infertility was favor, for the gods were granting you more time i]

Planet Reverse Positioning::::Your infertility was favor, for the gods were granting you more time in hope you could get out "before" this obligation forced you to stay.
The Italians bred like rabbits:::That they got "pregnant immediately" illustrated their undesirability.
Your children are the ones with the opportunity now. You must sacrifice to give them the best chance possible.
It's children who go to heaven, not old people.

This is the REAL battle of good and evil:::Me vs. god. Of course I'm trying to help you understand that you are corrupted, fell for temptation and are going the wrong way::::WE are the ones who are evil. (While executing the battle of good and evil the gods do some evil things, like role play their clone host tools to disceive you, forcing thoughts into your head, etc.)
The gods tested us and we have failed, scapegoatting their tools to ensure people never become god-fearing. Learn what I teach and try to uncorrupt yourselves. NOBODY IS GOING TO SAVE YOU!! You have to save yourselves by repairing your relationship with the gods.
Cashier@GSqfamilymemberreincarnated.com

This is how the gods do business:::::They use temptation and deception to compel people to chase something that has already been decided. It's children who go to "beaven". OLd people have to come back. The gods will use their power to contradict this, corrupting people and compelling them to incurr evil::::They used the Italians to ruin life in the 20th century, cost you the Final Prophet and the result will be death as you wait for the Italian Second Coming of Christ to save you.
This is the god's positioning and it IS going to be enforced. Never forget::::The gods have always offered "protection" to those genuinely religious. It is something that was always respected, even in the wicked 20th century.

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As people begin to age the gods employ corrupting tactics. They ultimately begin to look down on the children and the wisdom they recently understood:::
They voluntarily turn their back on their opportunity to ascend and instead embrace evil.
It's not old people who go to heaven. Old people must come back because of the mistakes they've made throughout their lives. Children are the ones who have the opportunity to ascend.

Children are discounted by adults in society. The gods corrupt people as they age, use trust-building tactics and soon adults view the children as ignorant, yet to understand the god's system, and subsequently look down on the children. This is one of the most bitter, painful ironies the gods employ, for people consciously turn their back on and lose their opportunity to ascend::::
Religions teach that old people to go to heaven when they die. They don't. Old people are reincarnated. It's the children who go to heaven, those who have a chance at immortality.
The wisdom the gods impart to children, either through their innocence/purity or religious-based educational pursuits are the gods sharing the truth with their most favored people::::It's the children whom the gods teach the right way for it is the children who have a chance. For example, they teach children to have faith, for understanding the god's geographical clues hurts people by illustrating negative things, opening the door for the god's to employ deceptive tactics.
Old people don't go to heaven. Old people must come back because of the mistakes they've made throughout their lives. It's the children who have the opportunity to go to "heaven". They must behave apprioriately, think correctly and be genuinely god-fearing. Their innocence and lack of desensitization ensures they have a real opportunity to achieve this goal.