Same ole couch

I wanted a new couch because David refuses to sit on this one since it's fake leather it makes him sweat. But I think everyone that visits prefers to sit on my gma's old love seat. I tried out the striped couch but it was smaller than the one we had and not as easily to clean. But on the plus side all the pillows and decorations match even better.

Follow-up with Nurse Practitioner

Since my plastic surgeon's mother died he will not be opening his clinic back up until March 7 and I have the first appointment. I was starting to freak out because I've got no one monitoring me and I'm now 4 weeks out. I was seriously considering finding another surgeon just to take the implants out so no one has to follow up on me.
So I met with the nurse practitioner today and she was able to answer all my questions and put me at ease. She said that I'm healing fine, I have full range of motion with my arms, but still can't lift thing that are high up or just plain heavy, such as a baby. Next week I can ease myself back into caring for Nolan. I have this weird sensation that definitely has to do with my muscles but it's not soreness exactly, she said it's probably spasms and may take a year to go away. Also my chest is very cold and gets very cold when I drink cold drinks, she said that should go away.
One of my concerns was that I can feel the implant on the right side, where there is still a muscle stitched back, which is supposed to dissolve. She said that it actually looks really good because there isn't any dimpling, but if it is a problem then the doctor will order physical therapy. So of course tonight I raise my hands above my head and see the dimpling. That's what the first picture is of, you can see it above the scab/glue. OOOOOHHHH, I almost forgot the bra lady came and fitted me for some new bras, which are fabulous and have aloe in them. They are sooooo comfortable. I am cleared to drive, but David's not cool with that yet since having a conversation with me is like play pictionary or catch phrase. Overall I feel like I'm healing better than expected, but I still feel like I need mid morning naps.
This is kind of unrelated but last night I slept through everything, the baby crying, David getting up, everything. First thing I heard this morning was the dogs barking, which meant Shannon was here and I needed to leave for my appointment. I think I was ready in 3 minute, but that was some good sleep.

One of the main reasons I had a mastectomy at 31

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Busy Day

I went out shopping with a friend today in hopes of incorporating the yellow and green couch more into the room. So here's what we did. We moved this beautiful quilted piece from above our mantle to above our bed, which was my mom's intention when she made it because of the colors. I wanted to move the cafe rods that I have upstairs with the children's names on them down to the kitchen area to display artwork but came across these birds on a wire at Target. I still have 5 random birds to stick to the wall.

Next up we got a wire tree that has hints of yellow in it to go about the mantle and I have hopes of surrounding it with pictures.

I should have gotten a better picture with the rug in it with these awesome pillows. We got quite a few pillows to try out, so some will be going back since we aren't pillow people.

I also hung up my anniversary present to David, which reads "Huang est. 2007."

Lastly we hung up this yellow mirror that seems to have been in my family awhile. I'm glad I'm actually getting to throw some more color into our home.

But I'm not sure about this one. At first I thought it might go well with the rug in the living room, but this chair is ORANGE and clashes with everything. David wants to keep it though and it is quite comfy for $15. I did not nap today, haven't taken meds for a few days, and am wide awake right now. While in contrast my son asked to go to bed 2 hours early and my husband wanted to follow suit. I'm not sure if they are sick or just wore them selves out while I was shopping.

Incredibly Blessed and Thankful

I've had people from my small group at church, my Mother's of Preschoolers group, and my Christ Care group all come to help you out this week and I feels like saying "Thank you," just isn't enough.
I must admit I wasn't happy yesterday with our lack luster 5 year anniversary, but today made up for thanks to our small group. Our small group from church came to our house at 9:30 as promised and went to work doing laundry, vacuuming, and even shampooing our rug (that some how got run over by a truck with ink on its wheels). There was also an attempt to shampoo the new couch but it was decided it wasn't a good idea. On top of this they watched and feed our kids, and dog (who stole a whole lotta pizza). I have no idea how I'm going to thank all of you for helping us and we will continue to need help. I attempted to pick Nolan up out of his highchair and was not able to lift him an inch.
Now on to our daytime date, David and I got to spend 4 hours together kid free visiting antique malls and picking up Isaac's new bed. We may not be romantic but we are still in love and truly blessed.

BIG boy bed

We've upgraded Isaac to a twin bed with drawers under it. He's actually using my old sheets tonight with Charlie Brown and Snoopy. He was soooo cute, as soon as I walked out of his room to get something he jumped it bed and got under the covers. At first I grabbed my old McDonald's sheets and first saw this guy on the pillow case and thought it might be a little scary for the first night. Below is a picture of both sides of the pillow case. Brings back memories.

5 year anniversary

This morning started out with my good friend Shannon bring over a cake for us. Then I presented David with his present, which is wood because I'm trying to stick to the traditional presents for anniversaries. Then David gave me a wonderfully written card with a AMEX gift card in it. No big frills here. Although I wish I were up to doing something more. I tend to have really high expectations for holidays.

A little humor for my SAHMs

A Test from God

It's quite possible. Here it is 5am and I've been trying to go to sleep for hours, but can't because of my worries.
First my breast surgeon was very pregnant while operating on me and the next day she said she was pretty sure that baby was coming yesterday. Didn't think much of it at the time but now I'm wondering if you did her job as well as she could have.
Next up my plastic surgeon sent his fellow in to talk to me before surgery and he was great at answering my many questions and making me feel comfortable. But afterwards neither the surgeon, fellow, or a nurse came to speak to my mom about the plastics part. The breast surgeon did come to talk to my mom afterwards, I guess I just expected them to update my mom from every angle like the do on Grey's Anatomy. I did have a follow up with the plastic surgeon a week after surgery to take the drains out, which one of his nurses did. I was supposed to have another follow up with him on Friday, February 10, but that got canceled due to a family emergency, which I completely understand. But then I get another phone call that my appointment on Monday, February 20 is also canceled. They were closed when I finally got the message, so I have yet to reschedule. I have not seen my plastic surgeon since the fall when I had my initial appointment with him. I have a ton of questions and am now starting to worry that I may not be healing right, or the stitch under my arm has been in too long, etc. And right now I am lifting all these worries to God. He has a plan and this may be a best. So I'm going to put this computer down and pick up my Cronological Bible and maybe get ahead and some peace.

Table Scraps

Lot's of fun with spaghetti, I think he actually ate a little too.

An awesome Goodwill find

Lite Bright! and that is Isaac's own design.

Playing in the treasure box

Kylie and Isaac have had a wonderful time playing together and today they were having a blast with the treasure box. Isaac had on every necklace there was in there. And of course when I said I'm going to get my camera he started taking them off as fast as he could.

The furniture is here

While David was fretting about how to get the furniture back to our place, they called and asked if they could deliver it for $20. They needed the space in their store and 30 minutes later it was here! YAY! The wooden pieces are Ethan Allen Daffodil circa 1977 and are it perfect shape. The couch needs to be cleaned but I'm sooooo excited about redecorating. I'll post pictures of the burnt orange/rust colored chair later, after it makes it in the house hopefully.

Happy Valentine's Day

Isaac's bringing these to school for his friends. On them they say,"Valentine you make my heart BOUNCE." I hope it doesn't turn out to be his teacher's worst nightmare as far as valentines go.