Apparently my nugget is the size of a kumquat. I've officially reached the stage where its more comfortable to have my top button on my pantalones...unbuttoned.
Friday, April 16, 2010
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
SHOUT OUT!
Can i just say thank you so much for all the love and support I've received regarding my previous blog. I am so stoked everyone wants to be there for Rich and I throughout this special time in our lives. We are so lucky.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
It's all about the J-O-B
As most of you know, I have been in limbo because I have been trying to take my current position with me to California and work from home.
icat recently decided that this position needs to stay in Hawaii. so my inital plan/request is null and void.
When they made this decision, I proposed something new, because the ultimate goal here is to have a job, but be working from California. We can't make poor choices based off our desire to be back in Cali. Now would be the wrong time to give up health care!
My proposition was this: Maintain this current position in HI until something opens up that I can do from home. ICAT has other positions that are remote compatible. Then, once something opens up, I will train someone new out here for my position, while simultaniously training for my new position with ICAT. Once everything out here is on the up and up and the Hawaii team is set, then Rich and I will re-start that ball that was in motion for our impending move.
I had the follow up meeting with my supervisor today, and they not only agreed with this plan, but they are really excited about the suggestion, and appreciative that I am willing to stay longer. It's good for me, and its good for the company. So I am SUPER STOKED about their reaction. Though it's not guarenteed, chances are a position that fits me is going to open up before the end of the year.
The consensus on timing is that we aren't going to move until after the baby is born in November. This is for many reasons, but primarily to take the move off our plate while we have so much other things going on.
Our roomate has agreed to stay through the summer, then he will move out so we can create a baby haven in our spare bedroom.
Another good thing about this situation is that by this time next year, the housing market may be better, so we've talked about possibly selling our condo and buying something right away in California when we move.
Rich's boss is being super accomodating, and even though he's already hired someone to fill Rich's position, he has agreed to keep Rich on. They are trying to qualify to buy another book of business this year, so the situation is mutually benefitting.
So, even though this is not the answer I was hoping for, it feels really good to have gotten a decision so Rich and I can move forward. We are planning a vacation to California in August, so I will keep you posted regarding those plans. I think thats about all for now!!!
I don't know about everyone else reading this, but I am listening to some awesome French music on my computer, ate a delicious lunch, and am having a really great day! I am optomistic about 2010, I think it's going to be a great year for the Holmes'.
Love and Aloha
icat recently decided that this position needs to stay in Hawaii. so my inital plan/request is null and void.
When they made this decision, I proposed something new, because the ultimate goal here is to have a job, but be working from California. We can't make poor choices based off our desire to be back in Cali. Now would be the wrong time to give up health care!
My proposition was this: Maintain this current position in HI until something opens up that I can do from home. ICAT has other positions that are remote compatible. Then, once something opens up, I will train someone new out here for my position, while simultaniously training for my new position with ICAT. Once everything out here is on the up and up and the Hawaii team is set, then Rich and I will re-start that ball that was in motion for our impending move.
I had the follow up meeting with my supervisor today, and they not only agreed with this plan, but they are really excited about the suggestion, and appreciative that I am willing to stay longer. It's good for me, and its good for the company. So I am SUPER STOKED about their reaction. Though it's not guarenteed, chances are a position that fits me is going to open up before the end of the year.
The consensus on timing is that we aren't going to move until after the baby is born in November. This is for many reasons, but primarily to take the move off our plate while we have so much other things going on.
Our roomate has agreed to stay through the summer, then he will move out so we can create a baby haven in our spare bedroom.
Another good thing about this situation is that by this time next year, the housing market may be better, so we've talked about possibly selling our condo and buying something right away in California when we move.
Rich's boss is being super accomodating, and even though he's already hired someone to fill Rich's position, he has agreed to keep Rich on. They are trying to qualify to buy another book of business this year, so the situation is mutually benefitting.
So, even though this is not the answer I was hoping for, it feels really good to have gotten a decision so Rich and I can move forward. We are planning a vacation to California in August, so I will keep you posted regarding those plans. I think thats about all for now!!!
I don't know about everyone else reading this, but I am listening to some awesome French music on my computer, ate a delicious lunch, and am having a really great day! I am optomistic about 2010, I think it's going to be a great year for the Holmes'.
Love and Aloha
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
First ultrasound
Rich and I went to the doctor today for my first appointment! Our little nugget already has a beating heart. The area that looks like the head is actually the yolk sac. The long body looking thing is the whole mini-me.
Check out our little nugget!! This made it so much more real today :) So much love.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Great weekend
Rich and I had a great weekend. Went on a date on Saturday night :) We saw the movie Hot Tub Time Machine (I'd wait for netflix to see it) and had dinner at PF Changs for dinner. It was a nice mellow evening, we enjoyed getting out of the house as I have become quite a home body these days.
Sunday we went to the polo game up on the North Shore. We had a great group of friends, about 10 of us tailgating. The polo fields are really open and the spectators tailgate right on the sidelines, so you watch the game from your car! We tried to dress appropriately for the sport, but weren't sure what the proper attire is, so we went preppy :)
Friday, March 26, 2010
BIO
BIO is my new favorite acronym that I made up. It stands for Bun in Oven.
This weekend Rich and I are going to our first polo game on the north shore. We are going with a big group of friends, should be a lot of fun.
Today I am 7 weeks! Apparently my little one is the size of a blueberry. I'm really looking forward to my appointment on Tuesday, I should be able to hear the heartbeat and maybe get a picture.
This weekend Rich and I are going to our first polo game on the north shore. We are going with a big group of friends, should be a lot of fun.
Today I am 7 weeks! Apparently my little one is the size of a blueberry. I'm really looking forward to my appointment on Tuesday, I should be able to hear the heartbeat and maybe get a picture.
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