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07-9-2009 - Almost there!

My mood while writing this blog: Ok

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4 more weeks! Im so excited! While my husband was in the field a few weeks ago I changed my mind on our sons name... We've been battling between Bret and Lex for weeks and last night we finally decided on Lex Houston. Im so excited.
Also, my husbands deployment got canceled. It was a relief to me, but he is really upset. He's been ready to deploy for almost 8 years now with no luck. We are hoping he gets the deployment in April of 2010. I feel like so much stress as been relieved! I dont have to worry about him not being here and who will watch our daughter when I go into labor. And the best news of all... I DONT HAVE TO DEAL WITH MY MIL!!! OMG she was here for a week at the end of July and it was going to be the last time she saw my husband before he deployed. For someone who has been married to a few marines and grown up with a marine father she is by no means strong. She doesnt know how to be strong for her children. Instead she falls apart and relies on them to pick her and comfort her. I understand its really hard to see him go, but her crying fits make it harder on everyone. SHe then asked me if she could fly in the night before he left. !!!! I politely told her no. That we had decided that we didnt want any family here his last two weeks so it could just be us. She then proceeded to tell me that I dont understand the bond between a mother and son... When I told my husband he nearly died from laughter. Of her 2 sons he is the most self sufficient. He has been taking care of himself since he was 4 and is the total opposite of a mommas boy. He thanked me, because he didnt want her to be there when he left because he knew she would completely lose it and cause a huge scene. I love my MIL, but sometimes she drives me crazy.
On a happier note, Lex's room is finally done. My mom made his bedding and it turned out better than I imagined. She also made me a Boppy cover and his coming home outfits. Since my daughter was 5 lbs 11oz born on her due date we're thinking he's going to be going to small too. I couldnt find any Newborn and def. not preemie Univ. of GA outfits she made 2 just in case. Im so excited. Everything is ready I just need for him to be ready!
I hope that you all are as comfortable as possible and relaxing these last few weeks.

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2 Comments on Almost there!


TexasMommyWannaBe - Tuesday, 8 Sep
Hey! Everything sounds like it's going well! Glad you were able to decide on a name and that your hubby will be around; thank God. And the best part, NO MIL!! ;) Take care, relax and enjoy the rest of your pregnancy!

cbanks - Monday, 7 Sep
Awwww I'm so excited for you. I know he's disappointed in not deploying, but I'm really happy for you. I wish I could get that lucky. Mine is leaving 6 days and a few hours from now. I'm so torn between praying it gets called off and just praying for the strength to make it through without him. He's so excited to be going and it will be great for his career. I'm just being selfish in wanting him here for the birth. Good luck on everything.