tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49135236857326055602024-03-05T11:12:07.325-08:00Ramblings of MeTriciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10042881695037210087noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4913523685732605560.post-7070509447104054072012-11-08T08:06:00.000-08:002012-11-08T08:06:14.612-08:00Pumping SuppliesNow, if you plan to leave your little one to return to work, want to ensure you have a stash, or just leave your little one for a few hours you will need to pump. Here are the things I used for my pumping sessions.
1) A Pump - If you will need to pump at work with a limited time frame, you will need a double electric pump. If you will only need to use it every once in awhile then you could Triciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10042881695037210087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4913523685732605560.post-10656123492532686012012-11-06T17:52:00.002-08:002012-11-06T17:52:44.133-08:00Breastfeeding SuppliesI have several friends that are pregnant and plan to nurse. They have been asking me lots of questions (which I love) so I wanted to write a few posts about my breastfeeding experience. I am by no means an expert. We only nursed for 6 months and I've only one had child. But I am incredibly passionate about breastfeeding and I want to help anyone I can be as successful as they want to be.
I am Triciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10042881695037210087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4913523685732605560.post-51992253507059529052011-11-18T10:15:00.000-08:002011-11-18T16:03:17.575-08:00I'm Thankful For...I've really been wanting to join everyone in the daily "I'm thankful for" updates but I've been lazy. So, here it is all wrapped up into one post (in no particular order):My husband - Sometimes he drives me batty, but man, I love him. I truly believe that God created us for each other because we just seem to fit so well together. I'm very thankful that we found each other and we continue to work Triciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10042881695037210087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4913523685732605560.post-39581207112244399742011-08-12T14:14:00.000-07:002011-08-15T08:31:07.593-07:00Getting Ready for Jackson
We have slowly been getting more and more ready for this little boy to become a part of our lives.
We have had the room painted for awhile. And we picked up some furniture the other day.
Notice the brightness of the walls. Turns out that the color we picked out is a little bright. And I wouldn't want to repaint it, so I'm not going to ask Jake to. We will just work with it. We finally Triciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10042881695037210087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4913523685732605560.post-83672476126144826032011-08-12T14:02:00.001-07:002011-08-12T14:13:15.968-07:00Baby Boy UpdateI wanted to follow up on my last post. It was supposed to end with the fact that I am over the whole thing but I guess I left that part out.
After about three days and one good cry (while my husband laughed at my silly worries of not knowing what to do with a boy), I took a deep breath and embraced this baby's boyness with all my heart.
Please know that I understand there are so many people Triciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10042881695037210087noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4913523685732605560.post-59414812129507084782011-08-05T18:20:00.000-07:002011-08-05T18:32:35.471-07:00It's a BOY!Meet my baby boy...The ultrasound was very overwhelming. All of the sudden I went from having a baby to having a SON, a little boy whose name is Jackson. (His middle name is still TBD). I'm going to be the mother of stinky boy, who gets dirty and will someday become a teenager. AHHHHH! They checked his lips, palette, kidneys, heart, and brain. It was amazing to watch it all. His little mouth was Triciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10042881695037210087noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4913523685732605560.post-77875907838461919292011-04-20T09:41:00.000-07:002011-04-25T08:25:03.161-07:00Two LinesSo, we are pregnant! I'll post how we found out later but first I just wanted to say thank you for your wonderful comments and prayers. I don't think it is any coincidence that the month I blogged about it was the month that it happened. I know that nothing about God's timing is coincidental. I guess someone needed me to write about it or maybe God just needed me to realize a few things first. I Triciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10042881695037210087noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4913523685732605560.post-33810033865940174552011-04-15T05:23:00.000-07:002011-04-26T10:00:28.602-07:00How We Found OutHere is how we found out...As you know, we have been trying for several months now. I was basically just testing every month and there would be only one line (negative) and I would have that monthly visitor the next day. It was April 7th, a Thursday. I was taking my pre-k class on a field trip to the zoo. It was sure to be a crazy day. My husband had taken the day off and was coming with us. I Triciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10042881695037210087noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4913523685732605560.post-31490876338878367512011-03-28T08:52:00.000-07:002011-03-28T08:53:29.848-07:00How Do I Give It Up?So, I guess the story doesn’t really have much of an ending. Not yet, anyway. But I wanted to seek advice and I knew I couldn’t ask for it without telling you my full story. I wanted to make sure that you understand how deep this runs for me. So, here’s my question: How do I give this completely over to God? There have been many times in my life that I have said that I was going to “give it to Triciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10042881695037210087noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4913523685732605560.post-32926830669604361542011-03-25T09:49:00.000-07:002011-03-25T10:40:45.296-07:00Part 3Fine PrintBefore reading this post please not my "fine print". I almost didn't write about this topic for fear of offending anyone or stepping on toes. But dang it, I need to vent and this is my blog. If you don't like it, don't read it :)*** I know that many woman have had and are in worse situations. I know that we are just starting into this journey. I know that some of my fears are irrationalTriciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10042881695037210087noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4913523685732605560.post-73839769338063011372011-03-23T10:47:00.000-07:002011-03-23T11:19:25.287-07:00WoooHooo!I'm going to pause my story to tell all my millions of readers that...I WILL HAVE A JOB FOR NEXT YEAR!In case you don't remember, because of budget cuts, TPS had to lay off 200ish teachers last school year. They basically laid off all first-year teachers, that included me. We all received letters in April and had to sign something saying we understood the process and blah, blah. blah. It was veryTriciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10042881695037210087noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4913523685732605560.post-55249390013828754782011-03-22T08:16:00.000-07:002011-03-22T09:27:11.424-07:00Part 2In case you missed it, Part 1 was about how I believe God created me to work with children and be a mom.*** Just a little disclaimer, I am NOT pregnant. I don't want to start any rumors :)I met my husband, Jake, while we were at college at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, OK. We were both very involved with the same campus ministry, the Baptist Collegiate Ministries (BCM). Our circles Triciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10042881695037210087noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4913523685732605560.post-69160247327276854612011-03-21T10:28:00.000-07:002011-03-21T11:17:45.480-07:00Part 1I enjoy every aspect of children. From children's shows, movies, clothes, room decorations, toys, and books. To their laughter, tears, eduction, development and view on life. Even the dirty stuff doesn't deter me. Ok, puke bothers me, but I can handle slobber, spit up, pee and poop of all colors and variety. I am a teacher and I have worked in daycare and have spent countless hours in church Triciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10042881695037210087noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4913523685732605560.post-87422923582995472442011-03-03T10:49:00.000-08:002011-03-03T11:09:32.086-08:00I wish...There are an awful lot of things on my wishlist these days. If only we could stumble on a large sum of money.... I would buy one of these. I borrowed one from my friend and it makes EVERYTHING easier in the kitchen. I can whip up a batch of chocolate chip cookies in 15 minutes with one of these! I really wanted one of these that The Pioneer Woman gave away. But alas, I did not win. I want a Triciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10042881695037210087noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4913523685732605560.post-42529336037177248112011-01-14T11:00:00.000-08:002011-01-14T11:10:16.510-08:00Back on the HorseI know I've been gone from this awhile but I have not given up! I kind of slacked over the holidays. (You can see my weigh-ins to the left of this post.) I gained quite a bit over Thanksgiving but lost it the very next week. December had it's ups and downs. BUT I only gained 1 pound through it all and I have already lost it. So, now I am getting back on the horse!I am incredibly proud of myself Triciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10042881695037210087noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4913523685732605560.post-78932935689188641872011-01-01T08:26:00.000-08:002011-01-01T08:40:05.381-08:002010I am stealing this from someone else's blog...10 for 20101. I made some great friends at Addams Elementary School.2. I lost my job at Addams. 3. I started working at The Apple Tree - one of my best decisions ever!4. I got a job at my new school teaching pre-k again! 5. I taught 3rd grade summer school - definitely a challenge for me. 6. I got my tonsils out - I sleep so much better now. 7. Jake Triciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10042881695037210087noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4913523685732605560.post-31396497074833238562010-12-08T12:56:00.000-08:002010-12-08T13:31:27.530-08:00It's Begining to Look a Lot Like Christmas...Christmas is my favorite time of the year. I love all the pretty decorations, good food, seeing family, time off school and of course - presents! I like to get presents but I especially love to give them.I love to decorate for the holidays! I was always the one to bug my parents until they put the tree up. I decorated my tiny dorm rooms in college and I have especially enjoyed decorating my new Triciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10042881695037210087noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4913523685732605560.post-70575904394123890032010-11-19T10:10:00.000-08:002010-11-19T10:32:37.160-08:00I am...A daughter - I have been blessed with wonderful parents. They are not perfect but they love my sister and I very much. I have amazing in-laws who may love me more than their son! :) I have also been blessed to have more people in life that I consider to be parent-figures even though we have no shared DNA. People like Bob and Deb Lipscomb and Marlene Carpenter.A sister - Not a great one but I loveTriciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10042881695037210087noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4913523685732605560.post-22969236926395880912010-11-17T13:03:00.000-08:002010-11-18T05:22:18.682-08:00My MomMy mother is an amazing woman. She is not perfect (who is?) but she is spectacular. Here are some reasons why...10. She makes the best meatloaf ever!9. She never rambles away on the phone. She doesn't even like to talk on the phone!8. She is a great multitasker. This woman can accomplish a million things at once.7. She is an amazing googler. This woman can find anything about anything by simply Triciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10042881695037210087noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4913523685732605560.post-56708797364881313682010-11-16T11:41:00.000-08:002010-11-16T12:14:58.158-08:00Weight WatchersI joined Weight Watchers a month ago. I had always heard of this program but I never liked that I would have to pay to be a part of it (I am kind of cheap like that). But I have always heard great things. I had some friends that have tried it and I knew of one girl in particular who has lost over 100 pounds with Weight Watchers (what an amazing accomplishment!). Now, I know how to lose weight. I Triciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10042881695037210087noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4913523685732605560.post-18275856407876933462010-11-15T11:05:00.000-08:002010-11-15T14:02:34.622-08:00MotivationReasons that I could have just left my weight alone: 1)I have always been a big-boned girl. Some people don't believe there is such a thing but I am proof. I think that even with just my skin and bones that I couldn't be less than a size 10 or 12. I have big hips! 2)If I told you my real weight or pants size you probably wouldn't believe me. I wear it well. 3)My weight could be worse, much worse.Triciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10042881695037210087noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4913523685732605560.post-48420139505991530582010-11-10T13:49:00.000-08:002010-11-10T14:11:03.154-08:00Self-ControlIf you had come to me two months ago and said, "Tricia, why are you 80 lbs overweight for your height?" I would have replied, "I have no self-control." But now I know that was a lie. I, in fact, do have self-control. (Much to my surpise.) Now I would say, "I am lazy and a little bit addicted to food." I make these amazing Oreo Bon Bons during the holidays. They are like heaven. And my Triciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10042881695037210087noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4913523685732605560.post-54075249819264567312010-11-09T10:30:00.000-08:002010-11-09T10:44:52.643-08:00Weight LessThis morning as I was getting ready for school, I looked in the mirror and couldn't help but smile. Here's why...I have wanted to be healthy for a long time now but I have had extra motivation to work toward this goal recently. With some encouragement from my sister, family and friends I made the jump and have actually starting WORKING toward that goal. As it turns out, the hardest part of this Triciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10042881695037210087noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4913523685732605560.post-24642367601614114272010-07-24T20:06:00.000-07:002010-07-24T20:06:28.801-07:00The Aschlie Meryhew Heart and Lung Transplant BenefitThis is my sister-in-law. She is married to my husband's twin brother. Please give if you can, but most importantly, please pray her. If you have any questions, just ask. Thank you.Triciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10042881695037210087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4913523685732605560.post-25815340127894903812010-05-18T12:01:00.001-07:002010-05-18T13:02:00.765-07:00Ho Hum...I'm going to take this quiet opportunity to post, finally! My students are all sleeping (well most) and my assistant is gone. So I am stuck at my desk supervising my snoozing students instead of packing my closet.So, lets start with that. Yes, I am packing my classroom up. As you know, this is my first year to teach. I am currently employed with the largest school district in Oklahoma. With Triciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10042881695037210087noreply@blogger.com0