[Vogi2002]

Wow Nikki...too much in common i tell ya!! I also had the week from He11, and i mean HE11!! Let's see, I made my profile all night Tuesday (actually I was glad to get that done but it is soooo stressful), then YESTERDAY I got to the gym and someone BROKE INTO MY CAR!!!!! I was driving our Chevy Silverado truck (4 door) and they completely busted out the back drivers side glass out. They stole my entire purse (seriously...can they just not take the wallet? I mean who wants lipstick, powder, etc!?! it would still be frustrating but that is a LOT of MORE money!!) anyways, my laptop (my work's) also got stolen as well as my entire briefcase with my new adoption booklet i got. OH MY GOSH!! this was the first time i left my purse and stuff out there and was only in there for five minutes and BAM. They got someone else also, stupid low life scum. Now I had to spend all day going from bank to drivers license place, to social security place (oh yeah, that was in there too....WHY? because i'm an IDIOT!!) back to the bank, getting my window fixed...

GRRRRR, oh and to top it all off with a big FAT cherry my work is maybe going to make me pay for the laptop. Yeah. They told me it was "my responsiblity". I didn't leave it at the office because i thought someone would steal it there!! (i work in our client's office, not my company's). My homeowners insurance (which this would go under since it is personal property) has a 1500 deductible, the stupid laptop is only 500. So, I might have to pay, because my COMPANY didn't take out INSURANCE on it when they bought it. I'm so mad I could scream this could end up costing close to 700$. GOD and that money would come straight out of our baby money (aka the only savings we have). I swear....I could hurt someone...I feel so violated and unsafe...and just MAD.

I hope Karma comes back and bites them in the a--. Whew...okay....i'll stop venting (oh, believe me, i could go on and on and on and on). I took the day off today but am going back tomorrow...I hope it's half way busy. The past week I have had NOTHING to do and while it may sound great it is so BORING and you just feel worthless.

Oh yes, and I had to call the adoption place and tell them that, in case the checks bounce, it's because my account is frozen. They shouldn't anymore, but just in case. That was super embarrassing.

Okay, here's to a better, drunker (haha, just kidding..well maybe, no seriously I'm not a drunk...although a glass of wine wouldn't kill anyone right now) weekend!!!

Natalie

P.s. I forgot to mention the fact that when I got in my car after the break in(after bawling and kicking the curb in front of the police) my low fuel light came on....nice...with absolutely no money. No good, very bad, exteremely horrible, nightmare of a week.

[Lovebug]

Oh Natalie and Nikki!!!! {{{HUGS}}} I know that doesn't do a whole lot, but I'm sorry you guys had a bad week. That is the worst!!!!!!!

--Renee

[Leigh131313]

Seriously....let's just all get drunk.

[Lovebug]

Ok, so I totally didn't want to say that...lol...but yes, lets!!!!!!!!

--Renee

[iwrite]

I'll join in! I sat down and did some money calculations last night and I figured out how much adopting is truly going to cost... I only panicked a little.

Let's see... Two weeks ago I had kidney surgery, which of course was a fun experience had by all. It was my last surgery (or so I've been told)... I've had to have a string of them over the years (several minor "tune-ups", then two major ones, once in 1999 and then this last one that lasted about ten hours) working on my kidney/bladder, but they think that this last one fixed everything once and for all and I should be okay from here on out!
That's another reason I'm waiting before I start the paperchase - I want to give myself over a year of no kidney problems before I jump right in. Providing I take my pills and everything the docs say there's no reason that they would fail my physical, thank God.

So now I'm sitting at home, "recovering", half bored out of my mind. I can't go back to work until June 26, so I've started picking pictures for my eventual profile and I've started baby's lifebook... Picking pictures of family members and labeling them. Hey, it's something to do. I've also crocheted two baby blankets and read at least six novels.

Got any ideas of things I can do while I'm sitting on my butt? I can't drive, can't lift anything over five pounds and I can't do stairs (darn, someone else is doing my laundry now since the washing machine/dryer is in the basement. Shame, isn't it?)

Em

[Leigh131313]

Well crap Em, you can't get drunk with us!!!


I dont know what to offer for advice....but crafts always keep me busy.

[iwrite]

I really wish I could drink with you guys! Even though they fixed it they still suggest it's a bad idea since I only have one kidney and I'd like to keep it.

Another one of my friends just announced she's pregnant (not the one who just got married.) That'll make for not much sleep tonight. I'm at the age where my friends are starting their families. Thanks for helping me get through it... you guys have been MUCH more help than you realize. It helps having people to talk to in the same boat as I am.

Now for my question!!! Okay, my full name is Emily (but dont' call me that please, everyone calls me Em). I am absolutely in love with the name Emma Grace for a baby girl, but I'm worried that it might be too confusing to have Emma as her name and Emily as her Mommy's. I also don't want it to look like I'm naming my daughter after myself... I've always loved the name Emma, but I always dismissed it because of how close it is to mine. What do you think? I think "Emma Grace" is beautiful.

I should sleep, I'm thinking way too much.

Em

[WLD]

I think Emma Grace is a beautiful name! As far as all of your bad days, i'm so sorry and hope it gets better. I always tell myself "this too shall pass" Hope it helps. Boy, i thought i was having a bad week, no a bad year but hey, i realize now, it's not soooo bad

[NurseNikki]

Drinks are a great idea! I'll host!

Ok, so I know we can't get together for that, but it would be fun. Natalie, I am SO sorry about your car. I thought my event last night was bad, but it is nothing compared to losing my purse, computer, etc. SO SO sorry. I think your company stinks for not replacing the computer on their dime.

Em, I love Emma Grace as a name! I also like Emily, as does DH. I like names that are traditional, but sometimes sort of different. We thought of doing something like Emmaleigh, to combine the two (he thinks Emma comes straight from watching Friends on TV) that is not what you are doing. I have always liked the name Emma, but my DH doesn't want to use it now because a co-worker recently had a baby and they used that name. I say WHo Cares? It's not like it is a brother, sister, close cousin, etc. We rarely see them as a family! Since the name is something you are going to be using for that child for FOREVER, I say pick something you like, and who cares what anyone else thinks? I have picked several names along the way that I am told I can't use, for various reasons, but that only makes me want to use them more. Good thing I have a bit of time to wait before having to make a decision! LOL!

Thanks to all for the hugs, it is so great to have this support! Hope everyone has a GREAT and relaxing weekend!

[Lovebug]

Ugh NAMES!!! Lol. It is the ABSOLUTE most difficult thing ever!!!! We must go back and forth with names every day! Lol. LOVE Emma...was on our list at one point...so was Emily. We can't decide!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

--Renee

[mommamarci]

We had our names picked before we were even officially waiting. Well, we have gotten sick of those names and are picking again!! Now we can't decide on anything. Hopefully this wait is not too long because we will run out of names. We aremoving on to boy name 2 and girl name 3! And we have not even been waiting three months yet!!

[iwrite]

I don't want to get my heart set on one particular name, but I've Grace picked out as a being part of a baby name since I was 13. Emma is just so sweet sounding. I also want to pick a name that isn't necessarily a family name, because I don't want to have to pick someone to name my baby after.
Okay, so tell me what you think about these names (I've been thinking all day):

Emma Grace
Alivia Maureen
Isabella Grace (Bella)
Eliza Grace
Lila Joelle
Lucy Joelle
Grace Francine

Max Joseph
Spencer Robert
Spencer Edgar
Spencer Robert William Charles (if my mother had her way...William and Charles are names that are in alot of boys in our family's names)
Connor Joseph
Aiden Joseph


I'm feeling much better today. Most of the surgery-pain has gone away! Now I'm watching alot of Law and Order (anyone else notice it's on like ALL the time?)

Em

[Leigh131313]

Em, So glad you are feeling better.

Now as for the name...I don't think it matters if you are Em(ily) and she is Emma...afterall, she will only call you Mommy.

I think I like Emma Grace best (of your list)...maybe Isabella Grace...but I do like Emma.

The boys names are tough...Good luck with that! lol

[rastachris]

We are working with a facilitator here in San Diego and we've been waiting for a match with a black or bi-racial situation for 10 months now. We have two adopted children - a son, 3.5, who was adopted from Haiti, and a daughter, 2.5, adopted domestically. We're all quite surprised our wait has been as long as it is, but we're doing okay with that at the moment. Life is crazy with two potty-trainers!

[Leigh131313]

Welcome Tina!!

I've seen you around these parts before!! lol

I didnt realize you were waiting for another, congratulations! Let's hope you hear something soon!